The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-21

e must have heard the noise; when Bel took MA AZ
me, there we're probably five or six persons in The
outer room.
Crsss-examined by Mr.. Morrell--Att the time was
first thrust out cannot tel how many persons were
there.
Crsss-examned by Mr.. Sanfosd-I sometimes
handle Bcnnetrs money; when EsIer is oat, some
times get Bennetts key open the desk; did 60
70 the desk that mornings got the key of ,he office
mat night Of BENEFITS pnvale room: think was in
the room when Bennett wrote an article that night;
Esisr was also in the room have seen Esler have
little trunk; know he had il before the amy have
seen Eslcr have weapons; Eser told me in the morn
ing Dis desk had been robbed; cannot remember the
precise words ne used; Bennett wrote the article res
pectng the robbery. IL SIS nlr
Mr.. Phoenix now offered to read an article from the
New Era, of which Bell was the printer II ia an ar
tole which Bell himself caused to be put int the New
Era, which IS tantamount to his having written il.
Mr.. Strang.-Pm not going to argue-only one Gin
gle remark, your honor Laughter
Mr.. Sanford objected to the motion.
Mr.. Graham supported it on the principle that a
publisher is liable, or else he might always shelter
himself under the plea, 81 know not what is in the
paper"
Mr. Graham cited case where even the compo,-
tor of paper had been convicted Of libel
Mr. Sanford said it was glorious non seqHitur the
Counsel wished to impose on the Court-this was
not question of libel it was question Of evidence
Mr.. Graham wished the evidence TO be eceived on
this reason. 1t is pretended that Bell went to the
Herald office as peace maker; that paragraph will
show the quo anime with which he went there 1t
will show that his feelings were vindictive-that he
was accessory to the insertion of these arcles-that
he must have seen them and approved Of them-ap-
proved of these articles in the New Era, which are
the ne plus ultra OF vltuperatve invcctive.
Mr.. Srang-Pm not going 10 argue Laughter i
only one single remark, your honor Loud laughter
Time occupied, twenty minutes.
Question to Mr. Price by Mr.. Graham-How is
Mr.. Bell to be paid for his printing-s he not paid
out of the profits?
Mr.. Prce-rm not aware that any profits have ac-
crued, your honor. Violent laughter.
New Era.
After violent discussion, the article from the New
Era ruled to be evidence of Bells participation in
the affray. The article HAMBLlN'S CHASTISE-
MENT OF BENNETT, was then read from the
New Era.
Mr.. Garfield examined by Mr.. Graham was at
the Herald Office after the affray heard row was
going on; Strang was also at the Offices Bennett APP
peared to be averse to 60 to the police; he appeared
agtaed; Strang and myself persuaded Bennett to go
TO the police; it sometime before we could per-
suade Bennett to 60 to the police probably eight or
ten minutes there was no person in the back Office
excepting Strang and myself; the clerks might pro-
badly have been in the outer Office can swear posi-
lively Edward Barnet was not there nor in the back
Office; took pistols with me TO the police; il al
my suggestion that took them; there was crowd
outside; there were injurious cries uttered against Ben
nett.
Mr. Bennett recalled and examined by Mr.. Graham.
Was the boy who was lately in your employ dis
charged from any suspicion of his having been dis
honest - H@ -e.-a
Ans-Not in the least
Ones by Mr.. Western.-Has this boy been put out
Of the way
Ans.-On the contrary, the boy went before the
grand jury
BY Mr.. Grsham.-Is there any truth in the state
ment that has been made here that you had pen and
paper spread before you to write apology
Ans.-There is not q word of truth in the state
ment. The paper &c lying on my desk were scat
tered on the floor at the first onset
office.
Mr.. Sanford to Mr.. Bennett-Look at that book.
and tell any addition had been made to your cash
account on Friday morning?
Ans-The book is net balanced until the end Of the
week; this book is balanced on Sunday morning; that
il the reason the amount of the stolen money bears
date on that day.
Cues to Mr.. Price by Mr. Graham-was Mr. Bell
and Hamblin went towards the Herald Office
Anal cannot precisely remember
The Court then adjourned.
PoucE.-Msrs Riote,s-The kitchen cabinet at
the Aston House 10 be in a continual broii II
is but week ago that Bo ydon had to bail out from
limbo his door porter-and now another of his helps-
we suppose we must SAYS in trouble.
Tive OF three days since as Justice Bloodgood was
quietly seated, thinking the -four riot he was sud-
denly aroused by a voice exclalming-
"Dsccncy is dacency, but murther and 'ons-to
tratc gentleman in this way-ts jlstce I'll have or
I'll take il out Of him, the ihafe o. the ward u
Justice h. -Hllo there, what's the matter7
Cemplalnant-MatIer enough-jist see here, Pm
murtaered exhibiting black eye and his face all
over bloody
Justice B.-What is il you complain eft
CompIa nant-A black eye and batng-I should
think ysu could see without axng.
Justice B.-Who's beat you 7
Complainant-lps who " it's bate me yer homer g
axing who should il be but the second head waiter
at the Aston
Justice B.-why, you folks at The Aston seen to be
a complete nest of rioters! What did you do 10 him
Complainant-Jst nothing at ALL at all, it's him
yer honor as has done for me- o, murtherl
Justice B.-Be quiet. What do yeu do at the
Astor1
Complainant 'tind thare, yer honor.
Justice B.-Does Mr.. Boydcn allow his servants to
squabbe, fight and get drunk in tins MANNER
Complainant-Dhrunk! Whose dhrxnk1
Justice B.-Why you're drunk!
friend Of the complainant who had accompanied
him to the Office, now began an explanation. Mr..
Boodgood cut the matter short by Informing him he
wanted six shlings for the warrant.
Complainant-Sax shillings quitting his hand in
his pocket and pulling OUT three)-st look at that
Justice B.--We can't take that--ts against the
law!
Complainant-Agin what! Why it's ginewine
Justice b. No matter, we won't take IT, Here Ito
compliments friend) take this note and pay the six
shilllngs for your friend
This was done and the parties left the Office.