The national Republican., 1867-02-08

schemes and prospects. Don't fall then, to do !"
"You had better, on the whole I think, 10 TO
81. Abans. You will find II easier to draw from
there.
The witness was examined by Mr. Lander. His
expenses were paid by Judge Turner, Judge Advo.
cate Of the War Department Received In all about
$3.50 from Judge Holt through Judge Turner. Did
not know at first that Conoyer's scheme fraud.
Went TO Canada under tho pretence Of finding
Lamar. Was confident that there was no such per.
son, and therefore did not hunt for him at all.
Mr.. Lander hcre produced q letter written by
Hoare alias Campbell, from St. Adams, Canada,
stating that he had seen friend Of Lamar, and
would probably be able to soc him in few days
lie also stated that he should write TO Judge Tur-
ner for 5000. Witness Acknowledged having writ
ten both letters, and said oonovor had warned him
TO be careful to write nothi1g In his letters which
might prejudice them In the eyes Of the Judge Ad.
vocate General He received but 500 from Judge
Turner in response TO his application for 5000. Did
not know that Conover bad boen In the rebel army.
Az tho request Of Judge Holt he accompanied him
TO tho White House few days afterwards, where
ho repeated to tho President, In the presence Of
several members of the Cabinet, the statement which
he had previously made before the Judge Advocate
General
BY Mr. Goodins; "Did you not tell cOnOver
few days after that you thought you had made a
tho President or Secretary Seward believed ono
word Of your statement ~ .-f
Witness. "No, sir"
Tho line Of defence was developed In the ques-
tion 10 the witness 10 his knowledge Of the SYM
pathies Of Conover with the rebellion. This ques-
tion being objected to by the District Attorney,
Mr.. aooding stated that they wished 10 show by
this witness that Conover was the personal friend
Of Jef, Davis and, learning that conspiracy was
being formed TO procure evidence to implicate Mr..
navia with the asa N ati
Of Davis Conovor was endeavoring to prove the
falsity Of this charge, which he intended to pro-
duce at tho proper time.
4, J. Philbrick was next called by the prosecu.
tion. He testified that the last witness Hoare,
was employed lby the hrm with which he was con.
nected, Howard a Co.'S gn.6tting establishment
Of New York. Saw the witness usually several
times week. Did not know where he boarded
during tho time.
William II. Roberts was next sworn. Had gone
under the assumed name Of Joseph snevil. Know
Conover formed his Acquaintance at Crotop, New
York. Formerly resided In the State Of New York.
Came from New York with Conover In November,
1855, for the purpose Of making q little money.
He desired me to 60 before tho Judge Advocate and
make an affidavit, which ho (Conover) was to write.
duplicating JEFF Davis in the assassination con-
spiracy Had said statement In his possession
several days; committed II to memory, and after.
wards went before the Judge Advocate General,
with Hoare and Conoyer, and repeated 1t. He
recognized the signature attached to his written
statement made before Judge Holt as his own.
Saw Conoyer hrst in Now York In . saloon, whore
Conover divulged his plan, saying the consumma-
ticn Of his scheme would not inurc Davis and that
a large amount Of money was pending on the re-
suit Did not know John II. Surratt, JEFF. Davis,
or Judah P. Benjamin.
oss.examination-H been out Of employ.
ment since his testimony before the Judiciary Com
mitteo. Had since received money sufficient for
his subsistence from Judge Turner. Received In
all from Judge Holt about s4OO for no other service
but his false testimony before the Judiciary Com
mittee. Had never been in jail for perjury.
Mr.. Gooding asked tho witness whether ho had
not committed murder and gone to his father in
order to extOrt money to pay his way to Canada in
order to escape tho officers Of tho law
| Witness. "No, sir.r
Mr.. Gooding "Did you not tell 0ser that you
had committed murder2"
Witness. az did not tell 0ser that had com.
mitted murder, but I did tell him that had shot
at man. Did obtain $40 from my father on such
| representation"
On the examination before Judge Holt, tho wit.
ness said he was born in Wilmington, N. g., where
as he was born at White Plains, N. Y. Told Judge
| Holt he had met Surratt at some point In the
| South. Had received sums Of money from Judge
Holt and Conoyor at different times. The prisoner
had stated To witness that hc had served In the
rebel army.
Jerome Bowers was next called rs witness: Lives
In Yonkors, N. Y. Knew the last witness, Roberts,
| formerly q hotel.keeper In Yonkers. Saw Roberts
nearly every day between April and October, 1865.
| Cross-oxamination: Is q traok.mastor on the
Hudson river railroad. Is q friend of Roberts.
Could not swear positively that he saw VIM.
Roberts between the 6th and 10th Of August, 1885,
but thought he did.
Thomas Smith, of Yonkers, N. Y, called to the
stand: Knew Roberts, alias snevil, as keeping 4
hotel in Yonkers
Cross.examined: Had seen Roberts almost every
day from April to October 20, 1865. Did not bo-
lieve he could have left town for q week without
his knoSingit It.
Tho court then adjourned until to-day at the
usual hour. During the examination Of witness,
the court was crowded with spectators, who evinced
the livcliest interest in the proceedings.