New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-09
The Fenian H Icitemeni-PresideBt Roberts still
in CHsisdy-E xamiuaiio Before Commits
sioper Betis-He Refuses 80 Give Baii-His
ConxtXnnce 10 i udloM.si. Jeil.

Throughout the whole Of yesterday the chief SUBJ
ec Of discussion among the Fenans the arrest Of Pres
dent Roberts Much bitterness Of feeling expressed to-
ward President johnson and those in authority for striving to
during the whole Of Thursday night and yesterday Pres
dent Roberts remained In the custody OF the United States
Marshal. he was however allowed many pr.!'gs. hV ,h
which was that OF sleeping IN his own house but guarded the
while by Deputy Marshal Horton AT early hour yester
Were he was listed by nunbep Of bs friend. Man were
ready furnish the required bail for Mr. Robers release
but this he steadily refused to allow In tho afternoon be
INTERVIEW WITH THE ACTING ASSISTANT DIsTEcT-AT-
roRSEY.
This gentleman stated that perfectly willing that Mr.
Roberts should released his recognzances II he
tray act To this President Roberts declared most emphat
cay that be would promise nothing OF the KIND ana tnat
the saabsbment Of LELAND as nation Asserting this 50
positively the Acting District Attorney had no alternative
bu. TO retain him in custody After this Interview Mr. ko
berts was taken.
Recorder Smith behalf Of Mr. Roberts asked that he
be admitted to bail on ms own recoghIslce iOr $1,000 al
the same time presenting the Lond duly signed stating that
he understood that this arrangement was perfectly satsac
Mr Ethan Allen said that he had objection to the
give bonds for the amount But he had had eryew
with Mr. Roberts and had learned from that genemans
stood charged Consequently under such circumstances
he could not consent to the giving Of such bail
Mr. Allen reiterated Lis objection TO the application and
asserted that he should continue TO do unless he heard from
Washington to the contrary.
Of his threatening continue these acts which
charged he might be rearrested their repetition
out the consent OF the District Attorney
MED he must refuse TO accept H. Bot he did not mean to say
proper security Mr.. Roberts might offer -
Many Mr. Roberts, friends became highly irate at what
they termed bis obsnacy Persuasion OF the qnes
ton he removed to the MarshaPs Office
President Roberts wore someTbat anxious appearance
and his bearing slightly remuOus and nervous which be
endeayored to conceal By pernsng morning paper lie
seemed socous concerning the time lie To be kept and
Marshal questioned IN regard 10
Deputy Marshal Horton after left tue TO consult
Win Marshal Murray Before doing 3d. however be als
spached messenger FOR carriage The commitment had
been made out and he was
CONVEYED To LUDLow-sT. JAIL
In charge OF the Deputy Marshal accompanied by Mr. Cuf
ana one or two friends Arriving there be at
opg ia liberty Mr. Roberts will suffer no serious ncon
yenence by being confined money will procure any article
Of comfort or luxury he may desire
LUDLow-sT.
Small groupes OF Fenians congregaed and discussed
Cedy the Of Mr. Roberts President Johnson aud
Mr. seward both ior large share OF verbal abuse
but beyond this nothing serious was done ana everything
COT KERRIGAS's BRIGADE
The that Col hergan had been arrested proved
The Colonel was again busy at MS headquarters
yesterday Tamma Hall raising bis brigade During the
last few DAYS he has succeeded ensting neary al
o whom ready and willing 70 start at once Tor Canada
They prevented from doing this by Of transportation.
aud from what be learned it is doubtful If this difficulty
APPEAL PROM PRESIDENT ROBERTS
UNITED STATES MARSHALL OFFICE,
NEW ORR. Juue :, 1900. )
r, ~ FsailH brotherhood.
BROTHERS Remember that have undertaken great aud
hoiy work and ater Public sentiment Is
with rs humanity asiifes u.s. and Irish freedom calls
stand by your brokers IN the front in the hour OF their
sore need Press forward with your means great
Let n your proceedings show how highly you respect
the and let political iuggers take the responsibility OF
p2sng se rae o. ser ~ s aSe obSr 10 sR
their place movement only through yonr
~ ~ w z RopERrs President f. B.