The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-11
INTELLIGENCE nv THE MAILS.
WAsHivGros, October Q, 1913.


charge against George W. Phillips, ofprocuring land
warrant (ths property of Charles White discharged
soder) with forged power OF attorney to whi"n, it
was alleged Samuel stettinius and Samuel G. Knel-
Ter we're parties, resumed to-day.
lt viii be recolscted that three weeks ago the
animation WAS commenced before Justice Van Tyne,
then continued till the 2lst Of September; and, in
consequence OF circumstances requiring the sbseucs
Of Mr. Bradley, one OF the oou nsel for & accused
further continued until now. The defence then set
up land in support Of which wit esses testiae) was
that man calling himself Charles White, came into
the office Of Stettinius where Phillips transacted bu-
sness and entered into a negotiation with him for
the sale Of the warrant u WAS not pretended that
the Charles Whte-regarded as the true rppeesen ta-
tive-wbo had testded, was tn. man who disposed Of
his notifications" but that il Of the
name, or counterfeit
Justices Van Tyne, Down and Purcell upon the
chile and Turrey; for the defence Messrs HELEN nd
Bradley.
MIR. RApcLrrE remarked that the United States
proposed to throw this case open entirely They de-
sired that the court tale the greatest latitude go
into the examination ofsv-ry fact and circumstance.
Of evidence, which would he applicable strictly
in court of final adj in dicaton. II those ncsussi
should be able to vindcats their charac .ers from the
charges made against them, one sould hsii thu
event with more p.asurabe emotions than himself
Mr. BRADLEY, for the defence, said that the rules OF
evidence were founded the basis of common scnse
II they should be dispensed tn one could foress
the confusion and consequence to which II would
lead and for this To the prono.tion
made by the opposite counsel
Mr.. BRADIEy.-! understand that the United states
has closed
Mr RADcLrrrr.-Not closed by dozen wi.ne,ses.
Sir.
Mr.. BaAuLEy.-Then we'il see VII Their there are any
witnesses formerly summoned and not then examined.
intend to stick for the rights of the pro-
secuted.
Mr. RApcLrrrr-And WI intend to do The arro for
our side We expect 1t of you. Nr. Bradley; aud lr,m
knowledge of your past course, we know you vi
do it,
Justice PuRcrLL-The Unitad states will nov con-
mence where they left off After pause Mr. Rail-
elite, why don't you proceed TIL the case'
| am arranging the papers Of that gentleman
In the course of q few minutes Judge William OF
the Land Office, entered the court room.
Supdry papers were, at the former examination,
called for by the counsel for the defence they
present. They the orders that were pre-
sented by Phillips, signed by and which induced
the Com missioner of the Land ONCE to require that
land warrants shall be delivered agent, only tho
presentation CT power OF attorney, as testified to by
Judge Williams
Mr.. BRADLEY, after looking at the papers. returned
them to Mr.. Radcliffe, saying that he could not
how they could affect the
Mr.. RADCLIFFE remarked that he would submit the
papers to the court that they might decide whether
they should be su admitted In evidence.
Mr.. HELEN opposed the admission Of the papers.
The CouRr decided that they, relating to
different from that Of Charles White, not evil
deDce.
Judge WILLIAMS was examined, and his testimony
was to the effect that notifications" when returned
to the Lana once, arc nled away
Mr.. BRApLEy.-Do you ever send warrants to the
wrc ng person?
Judge WILLIAMS i think, ont of thirty thousand,
eight ten mis-seut. Last week one
was returned by Corcoran Riggs.
Mr. BRADLEY.-Do you recollect one or more to Mr..
Stettenius?
Judge WrLLIAMs.-IIe produced one or two.
Mr. BRADLEY here produced paper, signed by the
Commissioner of the Land oaioe, showing that two
lard warrants were sent to Mr. Stettnus through
mistake and that on the 23d Of September no return
ed them.
MIR j. w. BRoNouGH, agent for claims, was put
upon the stand lie was asked about the eusto;l Of
purcb aspg "notica tionsu from the penson oflce,
acquantng the solder that his business has been set
tied and that he obtain his warrant by going TO
the ian d office
Mr. BRApLnv objected to this kind Of tertinouy q al
Mr. RADcLfFFE replied insisting that it should b.
csivsd to show the mprobability Of Mr. Phillips par
chasing notification from stranger at six O'Clock
in the evening.
Mir BaAplrY said that Mr. Phillips purchased pow
Of attorney which enabled him as lawfully to obtain
the warrant as IL the persen who signed IT, ha! ap-
piled himself at the land Office. The usage oi NAN,
in purchlsins could not apply TO that II others.
Mr. HELLEy followed upon the same side, aud to the
Mr. RipcLrrpE replied to III ose gentleman anA
the EoURr propounded this question to Mr. Bro
nough Have you ever heard or DO you know whether
it customary to purchase land varra nts previously
to tEtir being drawn from the Land OiHcc
Mr.. BROSoUGn.--l never have On the cross-exami-
nation be said thpt he had known persons taking
power cf attorney TO get money for the land warrant
before II wss Issued he would OF purchnse noth-
cation ereiv for the reason that it possible that
soldier II ght have the notification in his hand nd
I he warrant itself in his pocket there was great
danger. lie had been engaged in the business of
prosecuting claims for three months and had pur-
chased few warrants for other individuals, ar rad
been consulted by other agents in RELIGION TO the
subject.
r. W. Latham (banker) was requested to take the 10
stand but it was led that he present
Mr. BRADLEy (soto poee.) --He's some where, making
MIR. RApcLlrrE.-Cau r. W. Latham, and Chubh.
md Dow.
orrrern, On a loud voice )-chubs, and Dow.
MIR. RADcLrrrE.-Cal all them.
OFFICER I'm going after them, sir. Putting on
his hat and geng out Of the room
Mr. BRADLEY admitted that II the witnesses were
here they would prove that discharges worth SIS,
and that warrants are sold for $ios In. satisfied
Mr. RADCLIFFE, who said that the United States pro-
posed to attack the testimony Of the three Witnesses
on the side of the defence.
All at once there was informal recess, ss II by
common consent The Chief Justice left the bench,
and was soon followed by OF his associates. It
now three o'clnnk anu anxiety vas expre'sse
hat he was not hungry, but would like to have some
hing to drink. Witnesses, counsel, and auditors
stepped out and there was long and awful pan" In
he proceedings The court seemed to be waiting tor
the United States which was est ineen,as
Judge fouSe, Commissioner of the Lrni oai;e,
came into Court, and
MIR r. pcLprE asked him a question as to what Mr..
stettinisss when he gave his testimony, several
man calling himself Charles white.
MIR. BRADLEY objected to the question.
MI. RADcLufE then recalled MIR Stettiuius, with
for the defence. lie propounded this question: Did
not ask you, on the former examination on Monday
night, before Justice Van Tyne, whether any thing
more was done but take the power OF attorney and
he notification from the soi-deyant Charles Whtel
md did you not say 4" No !" and that the man came
back the next morning. and made the assignment,
MIR. SrETrIs'us.-Not to my recollection. You did
,ot ask the question. You asked at what time the
assignment the warrant made My answer
vas that the assignment made on the back OF the
variant the next day.
Mr.. BApcLirrE-Did not ask you, on that might
he lara ant inc m Waa Tn tnk he.
,ower of attorney and the notification and did you
not. in reply, say, No." and that the man the
next day, and made the assignment
MIR. SrETTISIUs--I said no such thing.
Mr.. Bn,ptry-C rosS-c1dwined-I understand you
TO say that something else was done.
MIR SrrrrINius-There was.
MIR BRApLEY-I understand you to say that no such
question was then asked you.
Mr. STErriNIUs--No, sir.