The national Republican., 1866-06-09

The "Reminiscences Of President Roberts.
Col VIM. r. Roberts, president of the Fsnisn
brotherhood, was arrested Thursday morning at the
headquarters on Broadway, by Deputy U. 5. Mar
shAl Luther Horton
He was In his private ofice at the time Mr.. Hor-
ton made his appearance, and when he became
aware Of the nature Of his errand, oonversed very
pleasantly and sooiSbly with the Deputy Marshal,
and expressed his readiness to accompany him i'm
mediately. Although there were more than ], 900
FeniRns in and around the building at the time Of
the arrest, most Of whom were aware of what was
going on, no resistance was offered, nor did the
marshal experience any rudeness or incivility.
On leaving the headquarters Mr.. r. took stage
in company with the deputy, and arrived at the
Commissioners Office in short time. No mob or
or wd followed them, and when he made his ap.
pearance in the Office, he was accompanied only by
the deputy and few intimate friends.
Acting District Attorney Ethan Allen informed
the Commissioner Of the nature Of the charges
against the accused and stated his willingness as
the accused had no counsel to represent him to
take two bonds-one for his appearance, in the
sum Of $40, 900, and one to keep the peace, for q
like amount,
Commissiouer-I do not sec that have power to
ask bail to keep the peace In such case.
Mr.. Roberts-I am anxious for Q speedy trial.
will not give bonds to keep the peace.
Commissoner-In my present view Of the law, !
do not think can ask you.
Mr. Roberts-I should like to know II give bail
Commissioner You could be, providing you con.
tinue to act in the manner you have boon.
Mr.. Rubsrts-Then decline to give bail. / will
mot give bonds to keep the peace. That would re.
strain from any repetition or continuance Of an
act which feel II my duty as an lrishman to per-
severe in.
The Commissioner then decided that he would
have to remand Mr.. Roberts to the custody Of the
marshal, and would fix as early time for the ex
animation Of the case as Mr. Roberts should desire
1t was finally arranged that the examination should
take place next Monday, at 10 a. m.
Mr.. Roberts then departed in the custody, Of
rather under the surveillance, of the deputy who
arrested him. II Is not likely that any unneces
sRry restraint will be placed upon his movements
any further than sufficient to guarantee his appear
anee at the examination and prevent any further
violation Of the neutrality act. q.
Nothing unusual took place at the examination
Everything pertaining to II being conducted in a
very quiet manner, and no one unAcquainted with
the nature Of the proceedings would have surmised
that anything more than an ordinary case was Ai
issue.
Mr.. Patrick Cuff, a friend of Roberts, offered te
become bis bondsman for $40, 900 II necessary.
When Roberts made the remark about his duty
as an Irishman, some disposition was shown 10 ap
plaud by one or two present. ...
Mr. Roberts Is now at his rooms at the Astol
House.
The following is a copy Of the warrant undel
which Mr.. r. was arrested:
The President Of the United States Of America Il
the Marshal of the United States for the Southern
District Of New York, and to any Of his deputies
or either Of them:
Whereas complaint on oath has been made to me
charging that VIM. r. Roberts did, on or about
the 9Th Of June in the year 1855 at the Southern
District OF New York, knowingly, within the terri
tory and Jurisdiction Of the United States, begin
Abd set on foot military expedition, and has pro-
yided, and Is now providing, means for n military
expedition or enterprise to the territory Of Upper
Canada and of Lower Canada, and other provinces
OF territories adjoining thereto all Of which said
territories part Of the territory and under the
Government Jurisdiction Of the Kingdom Of Great
Britain, a foreign State or power with which the
United States are at peacei contrary to the law Of
Congress for the purpose Of neutrality made and
provided, Now therefore, you are hereby recon
msnded, in the name Of the President ofth United
States Of America, to apprshsnd the said William
r. Roberts, and bring his body forthwith before
mo, or some judge justice Of the United States,
or other United States Commissioner, whenever he
may be found, that he may then and there be dealt
with according to law for the said offence.
Given under my hand and seal, this 9Th day Of
June An ths ysnr Of our Lord 1866, and Of our In.
Dependence the pinetieth. .Lr8 tar..
! Nh IN sdi ,i- GEoReE y. BErrs,
United States Commissioner for the Southern Dis.
trct Of New York,
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