Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-24
TAe Awful Dasslesures.

o'clock it was lest some " should pluck out tina
heart of his mystery" OF course, the most ridicu.
lous were aAoat ~ TO the persons supposed
to be under examination. Gov Seward and other
dgniied characters from Albany said to be be-
fore the "Star Chamber" at time and at another
it was whispered that Martin Van Buren, himself had
arrived from Washington, to be present at the en-
qsiry 1t turned out, however, that only Captain
Schultz, and the clerk Of the steamboat Indepen.
dence, together with man named Francis Van Ben
thuysen were had up. The substance of their epo-
sitions, together with some other sfiidavs we sub
join;
TEsrIMeNY OF JANIS B. GLENrwoRrH
James b. Glentworth appeared upon subpoena in
the matter vs. James Young, and being duly sworn
was questioned by the District Attorney; questions
put in writing:
am thirty-fve years old, am Tobacco ms pector
for the port Of New York. My Office is on the cor
ner of Clinton and South streets. l know James
Young Of Philadelphia, the person who was just
here. i have ksown him Er two three years.
l became acquainted with him in Philadelphia.
am Philadelphia. Twas born there.
Question by the District Attorney.-Who intro
duced you to Mr.. Young at Philadelphia?
Answer:-l decline answering that question, upon
the ground that the would tend to eliminate
me, and, continued he, require counsel.
Upon this request, the examination suspend
ed no counsel appearing in one hour aud half al
forwards, il was resumed.
He then continued decline ering whether
went to Philadelphia in October, in 1888 l claim
counsel to advise with.
Examination again suspended.
Examination resumed-I do not know whether
was introduced to Young by MIR. Swift, Mayor, or
BY SIR Miller, one OF the Deputy Sherifs; but am
not positive This introduction was in the fall-in
September, October, or November. was not in
troduced to Mayor Swift in the fall OF 1888. have
kaown him from my boyhOod went on with Ro-
bert S,cartwout. went with Mrs Bell, my sister.
in-law.
Question.-when in Philadelphia, in Oct. 1873,
did you pay James Young asy money!
Al did pay him, James Young, money in Nov.
1888 do not recollect the amount, but think it
was rising $500, and tsok his receipt for it. have
the receipt will not produce II unless compelled,
hundred and sixty-eight dollars, and think the date
was fourth of November, 1888. No one was present
when paid the money did i at the same time
paid Miller money. think Miller was not in the
same room. paid il in the house ofGeorge Riston.
Ristsn in the same house, but don't know he
was present-we met by ngement-R had
dinner party. 1t was Sunday. Whether they came
there by appointment. don't recollect. This money
was paid for services to be rendered.
@. What were those services Young was to rem
derl
A l decline answering, because the answer will
Q. were the services for which you paid, ever
rendered by Young!
A. decline answer ring the que tion, for the rea-
son il will implicate myself. 1 do not know that
is, did not.
Q. Did persons come on here. at the instance of
Young. at the fall election Of 1888!
A. YES.
Q. Ho,c many
A. SOMETHING LIKE THIRTY.
q. Did they votel
the three days Of election, and Of it any
length OF time, that cannot ans,cer one tpay OF,
the other TO my personal knowledge. I did not see
Yorng again il Philadelphia just before the 'prag
Taken before me, this 10th October. 1870,
RoBERr II. MORRIS,
Recorder Of the City Of New York.
James B. Glentworth being brought before JUS
tics Matsell, on a warrant, charged with having
pended large amount Of money TO procure iller gal
votes, and with having procured them at the fall
election Of lSS, and at the spring election Of 1882
and being informed Of his rights under the statute
that he is At liberty to answer not he
pleased, any question that may be put to him-ans-
wers as follows -
Question. What is your age ard occupation I
Answer. Under the advice of counsel decline
answering.
@ Was YOU in Philadelphia in October or No
vember, 1887
A. decline answering, sir.
@. Do you know James Young and Robert NIL
Ter, of Philadelphia
A. decline answering.
@. Did yeu not pay money TO both these persons
and vote at the fall election Of ls and the spring
election OF 1889!
A. decline answering the question.
q. Did you not meet Mr.. Swift, the Mayor Of Phi
ladelphia. Robert Miller, and James Young at the
house Of Riston, in Philadelphia in Novembsr, 1881
A. decline answering the question.
q. Do you know Mr.. Henry w. Ravens, the pre-
sent candidate for Member Of Assembly,
A. decline ans w ering the question.
q Did he, in the fall Of 1888, or spring Of 1880,
bring on to you at Philadelphia, any money!
A. decline ansvering the question.
@ Do you know Bella eadgsr, Of Philadelphia
A 1 decline n ring the question.
q. Did you not receive from him the three letters
now shown 10 you'll
A. I decline answering that question.
q. Do YOU know Robert Looney, Of Philadelphia
A. decline answering the question.
q. You have read the affidavit Of James You az
now shown TO you; are the statements that he made
therein true or fzlseI
A. I decline answering the question.
q. Do yon know Robert Swarwouf OF this city
A. decline answering that question.
q Were not you and him appointed delegates to
visit PHILADELPHIA by the committee Of OF he po-
l;cal parties OF this city, TO procure voters for the
fall election Of 1881
A. decline answering that question.
q. Were there not about $50 illegal votes pollcd
At that election TO yeur knowledge, by of the
arrangement above alluded tot
A. Under the advice Of counsel, Idecline ans
wering
to an arran cement to procure illegal votes TO come
to this ethyl
A. I decline answering the qsestion, and by the
ADVICE OF my cosnsei ! am oetermtneu 10 oecine
answering any and all questions you nay put to
The proceeding interrogatorics we're then read Re
Mr.. Glentworth, with the answers. and he was ask
ed whether they were correct, TO which he answer
ed, decline answering, sir
Mr. Glentworth was by me requested to subscribe
his name 20 the above examination, which he declin-
ed under the advice Of counsel
Csc. w. MsrsrLL, Special Justice.
Gro. w. M.rsrLL.
TESTIMONY OF JAWS Youso.
Amdavit OF James Young, High Constable Of the
citv of Philadelphia.
city and County of lyer York, I. james Yousg,
of the city of Paisdelphia. High Constable Of said
city Of philadelphia. being duly sworn, deposeth and
says: In October 1857, James B. C'eotworth, ofthe
eny Of New York, now Tobacco Inspector Of the city
of New York, vac introduced TO me by Robert Mil
Ter, then Police officer 81 the city Of Philadelphia
Said GIentworts then informed NE he waited 20 get