The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-20

told that the article than had been pub
lshed about himhe advised me not to take any notice Of
next grand jury-the next time went 10 Mr. Writings
once OF my own Accord do not know any man carry.
ing on business in the vicinity of Washington market
Cross Eramined-The second time went to the office
81 , she District Attorney left the paper containing the
Henry KINDER, called by prosecution and MIR.
"h tue ednortand proprietor f"Thesubteranean;'
40 NOT know who wrote this articleI decline answer
published.
oross,srdminsd by defsncsMr Walsh not the
srat qea put IN the paper that Walsh has new
NJ uan; any pody ever offer you money to tell whether
WI. raiiIoh hau not written article in this paper7
me VI rHicr ATTORNEY objected and the Court ruled
TX question out.
his services editor 49, P "
By Inc Co IT, any thing appear under the editorial
A-Aticies nave been published that Mr.. Walsh never
saw
JAMES De MORT deposed that he knew Mr. Southland
and Mr.. Walsh Isaw Walsh at 95 Vesey street
was tending bar there when Walsh came in MIR. Ross
southard they stepped aside and did no. hear the re-
ply.
JOHN E. Ross deposed that he knew Mr.. Walsh; saw
him at Civs bar in Vesey street asked him how
he came to be SO down Southland he replied in
less kind ST way that Southland might hold his tongue
no hing else was said.
The alleged lheious article then read to the Jury
consisted OF but paragraph ofthe publication which
Oh SOMEBODY
vino had orened coopers shop near Washington Mar
ke and alleged further that burglares and night thes
had increased hundred per since the appearance
said person in that community, &c
The prosecution then rested their case.
Mr. GRAHAM hen TO address the Court to show
that the bellous article did not in itself point out de-
signate the complainant in such manner to sustain
and that no testimony had been offered to
remarks to be addressedo the jury in summing which
was 8cceded to.
jim. REYNOLDS ESQ., then opened the case for defence
| a m a N unit
when recess was taken.
EVENING SESSION.
AT the opening of the Court half past four O'clock
the Recorder was called to the stand by the Defence
testify to his reception Of any anonymous letters relative
TO the punishment Of Walsh the indictments which
he has been convicted He stated that he had
letter that subject calling for the punishment by
prisonment in the penitentary. Alderman Tilou and
that they had had the subject Of S Se
question was ruled out as illegal under the exceptions of
the counsel for defence
by witness.
conspiracy existed to crush the accused by prosecutions
sim liar to that OF the one now before the court
The DISTRICT ATTORNEY said that this clap trap about
conspiracy was all humbug and unworthy of the least
attention by the court He had no objection to allow the
admission Of any testimony showing the participation OF
the complainant in this in any conspiracy, but
should object the question made relative to other
persons.
The sustained the position of the District Attor.
ney, to which the defence took exceptions.
The testimony here closed and J. N. REYNOLDS, Esq,
commenced summing for the defence and was follow
ed by DAVID GRAHAM, Esq
JAMES R. WHITING, Esq closed for the prosecution,
and the Recorder delivered the charge ofthe The
case was submitted to the Jury about o'clock They
returned into court at half past O'clock with verdict
of guilty.
The Court then ordered Walsh appear on Saturday
to receive sentence this and the which
he has been convicted.
FULLY CoMMITrED-A young man named VIM. II.
Hunt alias HILBERT was fully committed yesterday
charge Of grand larceny for stealing gold watch valued
at 500, belonging to j. tS Thompson He arrested
several days since
WITNESS FsED.-A man named Jacob Egley, was fin
Police Court witness after service subpoena in
the accused His fine was paid and Mr.. Egly will
learn lesson not to dsobey the mandate OF
future occasion.
A BRUTAL WoMAN.-A woman named Mary Ann Wal
~ OF 100 Laurens street, was arrested COM
battery little girl that been placed under her
care by the Aims House Commissioner of the county OF
Albany.
CANAL TOLLS WEsr TkoY.-Recsived during the
2dweek IN October, ls43, sl2,774 81
DO 90 1912, S,30l 80
Increase, Sd a7a o.
Cleared during the time in ls43 mer.
chandise, 5,2s2, 300 lbs
Arrived same tme, Oh hour, 32,6S4 bis
Do do Of wheat, Is 7e7 bu
Total tolls received to the 18th Oct ls43 sa 26