The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-15
p o S L S E. X | j II.
Philadelphia.
lCorresponeeace Of the Herald
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Criminal Examination against Biddie. Jaudor. SC -
appearance of the Defsadants- Their Counsel and
the Cause Of Their Employing Ihose They Have
The Prosecutors and Comsel--The Recorder
Stoeks-An Outbreaks in Reading Railroad Stocks,
&C. Dc.
The examination Of the witnesses and other in.
vestigations into the criminal prosecution, now
pending against Mr.. Nicholas Biddle, Mr.. Csw-
perthwaite, Mr.. Andrews, Mr.. Jaudon and Mr.
Dunlap, creates an excitement and interest here
greatly beyond what / had supposed it would have
dsne, considering what had already become public
in the matter. Yesterday for some time before the
hour named for the defendants TO appear, the Court
room was filed. and every favorable position to OBJ
tain view Of the great accused was occupied, by
those desireus Of watching the csuntenance Of the
"greatest fnancier of the age" under the various
shades the case might assume. Considering how
great and universal the suffering that has flowed
from the improper acts of these men, there was
much less Of exultation at their present criminal
position, than might naturally have been expected.
All were grave, and looked on more in sorrow than
in anger.
Mr.. BIDDLu was dressed in a surt ut overeoat,
buttoned to the chin, and looked, at least thought
he did, much mere depressed than either Of his
fellows. He occupied a seat immed in front
Of the Recorder, between his counsel, and nearly
in the centre Of the bar He spoke not, that saw,
to any enc nsr smiled, as you know is so natural
with him on all occasions Of meeting with his &C.
quaintances. He sat still, though 1t was evident
there was raging within such a storm as visit US
only about the equinox. There is d horror Genes
over those who have been well Bred in first taking
criminal stand in conrt, that is unequalled, and
which the strongest nerves cannot resist or con
ceal. An old criminal lawyer who sat beside me
yesterday remarked this,a he closely Watched the
changing countenance and wandering eye of each
of the defendants in this but espe
Of Messrs. Biddle and Jauden
Ii excites some little surprise to see Mr. Biddle
and Mr.. John NJ Read, his counsel, now cheek by
jowl, especially with those who know the political
relations Of the gentlemen. Mr.. Read has ever
besn one OF the mast determined opponents Of the
bank and its management by Dir. Biddle-he has,
probably, next TO General Jackson and Col Ben
ton, done more than any other TO bring the iniqui
tous doings Of the " Monster" in its most hdeous
proportions, fully before the public gaze Mr.. R
was, fer several years, the u 5 District Attorney
for the eastern district Of this State, and for no
considerable length of tune, in the last tea years.
has his pen been idle, the matter Of the banks
abuses, but with the skill Of an experienced angler
has he been continually drawing the fancied for
gotten fair business transactions Of the concern
to tho light Of day. In banking matters in fact in
all matters that require thought and great labor,
Mr.. Read is without rival in the legal profession
in this city, and has few il any superiors in the
country. lie is never fowerv in debate, and rarely
eloquent, though always strong aad logical. If
but allie wed position to place his battery-if any
position Of his premises are admitted-he Inva-
rably carries his ponit by storm. Subtle fuge and
fnesse are weapons Of his 1t is for the above
very essential requisites 10 case like this as well
as for his party position, that Mr.. Read occupies,
1t is supposed the ofeial relation to the great f.
nancier that he now does. BY cary retaining Mr.
r, Mr.. BiddIe wa, wise, and eff.c'ed two impor.
tant ebjects-he secured an able lawyer, and took
their wheel.
Mr. Meredith was chosen for his moving els-
quence, his acknowledged abilities a. a lawyer,
and for hIscommanding political position. There
are few ADLER men than Mr. Meredith, when he lays
himself out and in national Political influence, he
probably at this time possesses more than any other
In this city, belonging to that the whig party
Mr.: Cadwallader was retained, probably more
from his known warm personal sy path es for the
parties accused than for any other cause Not but
that he has talents, and those of very fine order
too; yet, whether these would have been sufi cient
fer his present clients to have called him cut OF
the civil line Of business in which he generally
travels, 10 the exclusion OF Mr. Dallas, Mr. Ran
DIAL, ID l. Brown, and some others, who are more
engaged in criminal practice, much
question.
Jehn X. Kane was retained for-devil me, If |
knew what. Not that he IL without n very clever
share OF taenttoo. But then he has practiced lit
lsrecentiy, and never much criminally His abil-
titles would not compare with a hundred others as
an advocate, and for political influence with his
parry, he is democrat, he has not much He 10 q
warm friend Of Gov Porter, and tit is thought
probable that pardon will ever be required in the
pending matter, his influence may not have been
niscalsulated.
Fer the prosecution there is st George T Camp.
bell, who appears for MIR. Austin Montgomery, an
old gentleman, who in the decline of life, seems in
fair way fer the first time in his life, to Give him
sell an extended notoriety. Mr. Campbell is a
young man Of much ract and intelligence He was
pupil of the Hon. George M Dallas, and thong
possessing harsh voice he still has much Of hi
precePoI's style Of eloquenee He will not iail to
do himself his client, and justice ITSELF il it should
point 10 conviction, full justice.
Associated with him, or rather a. the counsel for
another prosecutor, (Mr. Henry Hern) against the
same defendants, is Francis Brewster, Esq. Mr..
D. lie a shrewd man, aud apt in his profession. He
is ost remarkable fer has cheek, which think 10
little harder than any other l ever looked upon
In his examinations Of witnesses he is irresistible;
IN his defamation rapid in repartee, with court
and counsel ready; in his logic tolersbly smooth,
and IN has jokes most prolific. Unequal TO seve al
Others engaged in the trial. point OF ability he 10
nevertheless the man, were l a defendant, whom
should more fear than any other, after Mr.. Read
that the prosecutors could have employed
The Recorder, who IS to pass upon this accusa-
tioh AFTER is young, aniable, clever
gentleman, with a fortune large enough 10 place
him above all improper influences, and with talents
sufficient 70 keep him straight through the case.
He 10 the son Of one of the best men that our city
ever had; and, like him, has a heart overlooking
with goodness and compassion for the mis!ortunes.
as well as the folies and frailiss e his kind With
the most determined desire to do the right rgdly,
he still has to fear the unconscious sappings
Of this enviable trait in his nature Tbus far he
evinces a high determination to do his duty.
Such is bfief and hasty sketch of these parties,
their counsel, and the court.
My letterto you last evening up TO the calling
Of the first witness, Mr.. aylor. The meeting Of
the Court is so short time before the starting Of
the mall (ess than three quarter. of an hour that
bat little opportunity is afforded Of writing niue
other than the substance Of what transpTes but as
much as this you shall have. After l closed my
letter yesterday, TIVE examination If Mr.. Taylor
proceeded substantially as follows:-
To series Of questions put by Mr.. BRIwsrRn, Mr.
Ta or stated that he first entered the Bank Of the Uni