Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward
Sir: Apart from the events taking place in Italy, there has been no incident of interest this week. The trials of persons implicated in the rescue at Manchester have resulted in the acquittal of a number, the release of others, and the condemnation of three more.
At Dublin the trial of Costello has terminated in the discharge of the jury on account of difference of opinion. This was mainly brought about by the very skilful management of the case by his counsel, Mr. Heron. Had Captain Warren consented to accept the same aid, instead of assuming the position he did, and attempting to manage his own case afterwards, it is not unlikely the same result might have followed.
The next case is that of William Halpin, who appears to allege citizenship from naturalization, but he has never thought proper to make any claim on this legation, from which I infer that he has not the evidence in his possession.
The charges made by the lawyers employed to defend Colonel Nagle and Captain Warren are, as I anticipated, very heavy. The other prisoners, I have reason to believe, are protected, when they prefer that course, at much less cost and with quite as much efficiency.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.