Were you from May, 1864, to September, 1865, most actively engaged in endeavoring to induce parties to become members of the Fenian Society—swearing them in and enrolling them?—I was. I should do so by orders of Geary.
How many members did you enroll?—I can't be exact; they are in the book; but about fifty altogether.
The prosecutor said that the witness was not bound to answer any question affecting his credibility.
The president said the main point was credibility.
Prisoner. It was the prosecutor who first asked the question.
The Court decided the question could be put.
Cross-examination continued. Did you not know all the secrets of the society immediately after you were admitted?—I did not until January, 1865, when I was introduced to Geary.
Did you swear information against the members of the Fenian Society in September, 1865?—Yes.
Did you mention one word about me in that?—No, I did not, but I told it to Sub-Inspector Hamilton.