The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-30

ed, James Hauton, chairman and speech, said to have
been delivered by Daniel OConne relative to slavery
in this country; and,
Whereas the Constitution of both countries recog
nize the right OF thought and the privilege of expr essng
It, we hold ourselves IN no wise accountable nor IN any
way connected with the expressions Daniel OCennoi
other person. any subject apart from the Repeal
of the Union between Great Britain and ireland. ia
pressed fully Constitution, and in the following
solution adopted by the National Repeal Convention of
the Friends Of Ireland held in this city, on the annver
sary the immortal Washington, AID OF February, l542
and which is decaratory OF the views now entertained
by us, to wit -
Resolved, That the only object Of the Repeal Convcn
ton OF the Uuited States is to aid by moral means the
peaceabe efforts the people OF Ireland TO regain their
ancient legislative independence and that they have no
design or desire 10 interfere either by action or opno
in any matter Of religion politics or aboltion connected
with the social condition or governmental institutions oil
this country"
An angry and exciting discussion this amend
men and the confusion and disorder surpassed
which had preceded it. The President declared himself
completely exhausted his efforts preserve order and
large numbers retired, believing that an adjournment
would be effected without taking the question: put finally
being loudly called for eectuay to stop the DIS
cussion, the question put and the amendment was
agreed toand the resolutions amended were adopted
the amendment being inserted as substitute The re-
port OF the committee was then rejected
The result having been announced by the President
Mr. Stokes Immediately left the Chair which was
taken by Francis Herman, Esq, one OF the Wee Presi
dents motion then made and unanimously agreed
to with enthusiastic reclamation, that the Association
have entire confidence in the wisdom and patriotism OF
the President and him the most hearty thanks Tor
the able and impartial manner in which he has always
presided over our deliberations and more especially to-
night"
Mr.. Stokes then reappeared, and was received with
nine rounds of applause He briefly said that h thanked
the members for their kind and bowed to the
vii OF the majority SO far aud so long as he was connect
ed with the Association. But that good citizen and
true hearted American he owed duty to his country,
which he could not nor would either neglect for
get He would do what his honor required reference
TO the motion which had occupied the attention othe AS
sociation and begged them to adjourn to Wednesday
evening next, to hear communication which he should
then make to them.
The Association then adjourned.
ARRANGEMENT OF ROGERS FOR THE MURDER OF Mr.
LINCoLN.-By special summons the grand jury came
into Court on Tuesday morning, and were charged
upon the subject of murder somewhat briefly
but clearly by his honor Chief Justice Shaw. They
then retired to inquire into the cause the death Of
Mr.. Lincoln, and at IL O'Clock they returned witha
bill for murder against Aoner Rogers, Junr., aver
ring that he killed the late warden with shoe
knife.
Just before dinner, we are informed by the Bos-
ton Post Rogers was brought over from the State
prison, where he has been kept in irons since the
day of the murder, the 18th inst, and aragned. He
looked cadaverous and pale in the extreme, but
seemed to understand his situation very well. He
pleaded "not guilty. very distinctly; but immedi-
it, but if did, did not know it at the time, and
that's the reason why ! say ! am not guilty OF
murder"
CoURT-When will you be ready for trial
RoeERs-I should like to have as long time to
prepare for my trial as | cam could be ready In
September, or November.
CouRr- is desirable that your trial should take
place at as early day as possible Have you any
counsel!
RoaERs--My father has been to see me, and
something was said about counsel, but don't know
whelherb be has engaged any or not.
CoURT-Do you wish the court to assign you
counsel
RoeERs-W there be an opportunity for me to
answer as TO that after to-day | want to hear
from my father before fix upon any thing.
CoURTWhere does your father live =?
RoGERsln Newbury.
. CoURr-You can send to Newbary three or four
times day. The sheriff will see that your letters
are properly conveyed, and Saturday you must
be brought In again to have day for trial fixed.
ReGERs-My father lives back in the countryPa
OF tue town, and may not be able to get word TO
him by that time, and should like to have you
make it longerif you can. want you to under
stand how this thing ia. hadn't my reason when
did that deed. II had had my reason never could
have done it, for had nothing against Mr.. Lincoln
The prisoner now went into an unlntelhglbe mar.
ration of circumstances to show how he had lost
his reason for some two days before the murder;
that he was pursued by night and day by suPerna-
tural beings, who persuaded HIM that he was to be
that they knocked him about when he was awake,
and walked him up when asleep, and played the
POGO game W it'll him, whether he would or not,
and they continued in this course till he was com
pletey bewiIdered, and didn't know any thing
till he was told he had killed Mr. Lincoln.
COURT lnterrupting hlm] You appear to be
relating some narrative. That is not in place now
AT your trial will be the proper time tor anything
of that kind which you may wish to offer.
RoGERs-I only mention these things 80 that you
may understand why it that | had not my
reason.
CoURr-AIl that can be heard in due time. 1t is
desirable that your trial may take place at as early
a day as you can be prepared, for several reasons.
RoGERs-I understand you. l know they'll carry
the thing against me far as they can, in order to
maintain prison discipline. But 1 know am not
knowingly guilty, and place my trust in God tor
the little while have to live. He knows whether
am guilty ar not The prisoner again fell into his
former strain about being beset with evil and lnvis-
BILE spirits, until he somewhat peremptorlly cut
short by the court
The matter OF counsel was not decided upon and
the sheriff was directed take the prisoner to the
Leverett street jail, and bring him in again on Satur
day. when day for trial will be assigned, and coun
sci nominated by the court, unless the prisoners
friends procure counsel for him.