The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-20


Blythe nor Boreck dined there; we dined usually at
clock; the dinner occupied probably an hour; we
tnen retired into the drawing room, then used as our
editoriai once to take cigar; can't say who went
away with Handling am certain Bell staid can't
say II II was known TO Bell that Hambln was going
10 the Herald ofce it not spoken of at the din
ner; the affair between Hamblin and Bennett the
matter OF general conversation; the feelings Of Hamb
IN were much exasperated don't remember any
thing respecting demanding an apology from Ben
nett al the dinner; HambGn pledged his honor in
my hearing not 10 use any violence towards Bennett;
respecting the champagne, there was but one bottle
drank 1t was quart bottles after dinner Blythe came
in; he and Hambln had some conversation apart:
they went out believes Bell the same time had nj
ready gone out; do not know where Bell went IL:
Locke and myself were writing; we urged Bell, who
had by this time come IN, TO go TO the Herald Office
to prevent any violence the part Of Hamblin; he
went GU; presume for that purpose; did not see
Boerck there that day; l never saw him there but
once before about three weeks previous; II was solely
TO preven violence; Bell went into the Herald Of
fee.
Crossexamined by Mr. Graham.-1 saw Bell,
Blythe and Boerck al the Police Office the evening Of
the afray; was al that time of the editors of the
New Era; am not now; my labors ceased this
morning.
Ques.-Do you remember article in the New
Era recommending Bennett should be tarred and fea-
thered.
Much dispute arose respecting this question.
The witness turning to the counsel said this is
not the Spanish inquiston; he at ength answered" 81
don't remember such an article.
Examination resumed.-l think Draper may have
dned at Bells some few days before; at the time of
this ARRAY Bell was the printer of the New Era.
Richard Adams Locke, examined by Mr.. Western.
did not dine at Bells the day Of this affray; was
in the office. Hamblm had assured me that he would
not use violence towards Mr.. Bennett twas at the
solicitation Of Price and myself Bell stated that he
should 60 through Theatre alley the shortest cut to
the Herald Office. He said he would go and prevent
any violence. believe Bell did not know Of Ham
bn's intent of attacking Bennett till informed him.
Immediately after this Bell went out. 1t was about
half hour after Hamblin had pledged himself to
that the affray al the Herald efiice took place.
BY Mr.. Morrell-Did you see Boerck there?
Witness.-I did not.
BY Mr. Wcstcrn-Do you know how John Beerck
got into the Herald office?
Wltness.--I cannot say.
Mr.. anf,rd.-Do you believer was Hamblln's in
tent 10 njure Bennett at this time.
Witness-l fhmk not; something afterwards excited
him; | think it was something SAID by Blythe.
After this witness left the stand there consider
able delay.
Mr.. Graham TO the Court-Cannet the learned
Counsel call seine Witness they all here for differ
ent defendants.
Mr. Wes,crn-l'm for the lot-genernlly specially
and severally-pm heapy fellow, your honor-so
the reporter Of the Herald says.
MIR. Ph9nix-He might have added noisy one
and with truth too!
Mr. Sanford, 10 the Court wish to read the Her
aid, 10 show the quo anims as the plaintiff Counsel
calls it.
Mr. Graham-You must first prove the publica-
ton.
Mr. Wes,era-we have right to to this evidence
have right to 60 to these papers to show that Jas
Gordon Bennett has stated falsely on the stand. He
has SAID he published nothing but squibs! What is
the meanng of the word squib? presume 1t means
some light trllng articles, not such mass OF vtupe
ration as these papers contain.
Mr.. GrahamThis, yoM honor is merely petty
ruse de ruerre scene got up for effect If they 60
into the columns Of the Herald shall go into the
columns of the New Era, and from them rsad the
grossest and vest ISLANDERS ever promulgated against
an individual.
Mr.. Sanford-Hoped the reading of the papers
would not be ruled out. He considered them Of vital
importance From them he purpesed to si,ow that
the witness, James Gordon Bennett had stated very
differently on the stand nom his own account of The
ARRAY in the Herald.
Mr.. Graham-Let the Counsel ahow the fact thew
intend TO prove Bennett has msstated-then shall
oppose the reading 10 show sfat such discrepancy
does exist.
Mr. MORRILL, think can show one fact. He has
siated that the Court and the District Attorney had
conspired against him. and that he could get his
cause brou yht on.
Mr.. Graham-No such thing Bennett, being Pc
calarly sensitive abous this affair, rather ndiscreey
declared in the Herald that the District Attorney had
neglected his duty. Nothiag more ean be twisted
from the article.
Jared w. Bell. know Mr.. Bennett know Mr..
Hambhn. | am employed in the office Of the Sun
day Morning News. was at the, Herald Office on
the 18th of November last. l went with ha TO the
Herald Office met him near the door. went to
the Herald Office from the ofceof the Sunday Morn
ing News There were then few persons about the
door saw Draper and Esler there. entered from
Beekman street saw some other person there. i
do not know who. The door between the publication
and editorial Office closed. Esler endeavor-
ing to get in l can't say Il he succeeded or not
Esler came to the outer door and said, "feow cti-
zens will you see fellow creature murdered!' he
further said, Hamblin is killing Kenneth The
crowd cried, damn it Tsm-kil him. We closed
the door, Bell and myself Esler then tired again to
open the door. When the door open, Hambln
had Bennett standing up against the wall Hambln
had hold Of him. His hands were upon Benefits
| shoulders to prevent han using his fists. Hamblin
was saying, amt you a id rascal. Have you got
any thing personal against me.' Bennett said
"Nol" Hamblin said "Why have you served me
up so in your papcr-huve You not been paid for il ~
Bennett distinctly replied 81 have been paid for il ~
Hamblin then said, will you say so in your paper ~
| Bennett said Z" | wilr' Hambn said, 81 require a
written Apology Bennett then said, "give me a
chair, am faintw Bell, Draper, and myself ran in
and gave Bennett chair. Bell was all this time in
the front Office Bell wos all the time in the front
office. Bell did not tosch Bennett all this time Ham
bin sitting waiting for the written apology. IL
was very short time before the officers came Hen
nett was sitting on a chair
BY the Court. Did Bell go into the back office !
Witness. He did not.
Examination resumed. When the door was open