The New York herald., 1850-04-26

chine would not bear to give any impression TO a
copperplate; the copperwork could not be done on
that press make both presses and know what they
will stand (describes the derence); 1t would give
impression at all copperpate; 1t Is only for printed
cards.
John 8 Folk sworn-Is police officer; knows Mr. Va
liant the last Witness found out the place in the Bow
cry. No CROSSE examination
Margaret OConnor sworn-A handsome, modest,
young looking girl, not more than 90 said by Dame
Rumor to be Bristol Bins Duleines looks chsste as
Diana, well dressed purple velvet bonnet muslin de
laine Quaker coored frock slate coored kid gloves
rich silk watered visite. black lace veil The young
girl was quite unabashed yet modest and self
ed-not timed, not brezen faced on the whole an ex-
ceedingly interesting virtuous looking prepossessing
creature said to have been already several times in
vestigation.) Knows Mr.. Thompson u twelve
month last December; he then resided in Div-
sion street, New York, corner of Attorney street.
there u private room in the garrct; went in
that room alone with Thompson; saw press in
that room for certain use; saw also there, bills
pasted glass saw different liquids in bottles, OF
which MIR L told me the he said he had them for
extracting different marks from the bills showing wit
ness bills he had finished showed her $40 bill thinks
IL Farmers and Mechanics Bank, altered from
Michigan money; there stone red hot; he said he
kept that stone red hot To put every thing away in
the officers should come suddenly upon him. wit
ness received ten dollar bill from Thompson, Feb
ruary year ago. 1t was altered bill; passed IT OF
at store in Grand street the Bowery for PLAIN
gold rng havr the ring In my pocket; cost twelve
shngs got the balance; know it was altered, be-
cause went up into his room which have described,
when he gave me the bill.
Cross ss-examned-Q-Are you married woman
A.-No, Mr., Thompson, with emphasisD am not.
Q-Do you know Bristol Bill a! A-u Mort unately
do. Q.-Did you swear to an affidavit in Boston A.
i did. to you ordered me to swear to- "a discus
sion arose Mr. Thompson said he would prove that
witness TO be worthless lying prostitute. The Court
mildly. but with trmpess interrupted Mr Thompson,
and checked such language Mr. I. was informed that
to crossexamine AFFIDAVIT. he must produce the
affidavit. The Court allowed him TO reserve the cross
examination till the affidavit could be produced by Mr
last week from Bristol Bill have seen cards pub
hshed; was arrested in Vermont, with Bristol Bill
and Meadows great number OF counterfeit dies were
then taken from the party; left this city join that
party two days after left the Tombs; was arrested
in Boston for passing counterfeit money got that
bills A.-You and Mr.. Drury. Q.-Did Mr.
Drury make arrangements that you should send pack
ages for him to James Carr grocer corner OF Division
and Attorney Al have perjured myself already
eSough for you and donot wish to do any longer;
perjured myself at your suggestion, In Boston
Direct resumed-Mr. Thompson had man employed,
in Boston. to counterfeit bank notes; present at
interview between Meadows and Thompson. and the
latter employed Meadows to engrave plates this was
ia July last; 1 heard when l in jail, that they
here to Long Island this interview took place
two months before i was put in prison
Joseph A. Ashley sworn.-Resded in Brooklyn somc
time ago. knows Thompson in July last, 2ith or 26tb,
MIR. T. and had "a settlement, when he paid me in
these bills for what he owed me- 1t at my house.
No Colonnade row, in the back paror first hoor he
gave me, think, eight bills; my wife, adopted
daughte and u domestic, were present; the daughters
name was Ellen p Ashley the girl Harriet
T. Johnson he paid me in tendollar bills on the Eagle
Bank, Of Bristol, bills shown and recognised:l know
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have doubt the bills passed were what received
from Thompson; had no other money at the time;
at No 25e Division street; bought the press of Mr.
Thompson. in William street. near Beekman street;
Thompson paid me for the press in this money.
Cross-examip ed. Never heard Of your dealing in
counterfeit money; never suspected It; | have fire.
quently been in your house; never suspected you of
manufacturing dealing in counterfeit money; /
knew you were legitimatey and honorably employed.
supposed. in police business. and by Mr.. Warner
you the last man should suspect Of passing coun
rfet "A Qpoht in fhA owl ON
your wife and servant saw me pay you this money :
A. Yes, Doctor. u Did you ever propose that
Q-who went your bail A-ssm Drury. a.
Did you not say you bought that press for Mr.
then explained, that George wnkes sent for him and
said II did not go TO him he would ampoon me In
his paper Thompson wanted me to say to wilkes
that had bought that press for Drury; consulted
my lawyers and they advised lme to ascertain II Mr.
Wilkes understood that press was bought for Thomp-
ron; they advised to entrsp wilkes instead Of be
ing entrapp,d by him; asked Thompson what tn.
object Of Mikes In wanting to zee me- he said, TO
keep me from going to Drurys party MIR Phil
lips, my lawyer advised me to go; went after some
time Mr.. Wilkes said Mr.. Ashley. Thompson tells me
you know all about this press found on Drury's pre-
mifes,n said yes; said he, here did buy IL
said l. II know all about it, there Is need fol
me 10 tell you"
The defendant here asked for the Indictment and
examined IL, by which 1t appeared that Mr.. Ashley
the person on whose affidavit the indictment was
found against defendant Witness repested, He
never knew or heard that Mr. Thompson had been n
gagged in counterfeiting; understood that you had
reformed and was engaged in honest employment" "
me MIR Ashley. il Won't help you Bit You Know.
said the witness you redeemed two Of the notes for
me at the Tombs" 4" know no such thing," said
Thompson. Q.-Mr Ashley, where did make sc-
quantEnce' A.-You were In the Tombs Q-whcre
were you Al was in the Tonbs too Q.-on what
, charge A.-On forgery, about Mr., Proctor, and n
body dug up, and man they said was poisoned.
Thomrson-oh, yes Q.-IIavc you ever been convicted
ofperjnry' Ayes ] have bcen Q-liad you any pro-
perty In Grand street. A.--Yes. Q.-Dd you know Mrs.
Fuller A christian, worthy woman. T.-Oh yes
good woman Did you ever pray with herr No
never Odd you keep house Of pros la your
house in Grand ST. A.No; rented 1t to a man, who
rented 1t to prostitutes. Mr. Thompson here sought
TO prove that How came you into the possession Of
the property left by Mrs Fuller Al was executor
the viii was in my favor ON paying n small sum to
neees Q-Doyou know Bin Davis Che selfs,ylcd King
Of the Conyackers, Al do. Q.-Whst did you do
with the counterfeit money I purchased for
you' Al never knew you bought any a
did Q.-Did you testify at Drury's trial for arson
Al did o.-Did you want me to hire two thieves
10 steal certain chest do you know Polosks jerks
A.-only by seeing him believe 1 was introduced
TO him. Odd you not employ two men TO perjure
themselyes for Drury. on his trial A.-No, sir. o.
Did you not pass as Mr Cheeseman A.--No. air
| know Arlington Bennet he never proposed II
me to commit murder no, but he told me you
were going 10 murder him. Here Thompson said Now
after giving me q good character. you are going to
give me q lad one" Q.-Did you not send your wife
TO burn some counterfeit money at your house, A
No gr. Q-Iiow often have you seen Arlington Ben
net A-For the last two months we lived together
are both in the Tonbs together Odd you send
letter TO wnke- offering to tel all pbou. praty and
the torpedo affair " you could get clear A-ies
did, and will explain that The witness gave long
rigmsrole attempted explanation, amounting at last
TO TIE TACT that he wrote such letter. In which
unntelligibe mixture 81 statements he endes.
vored to exculpate himself and implicate others
asserting that Thompson told him and wilkes that hc
Thompson) made the torpedo. In order to kill War.
ners wife. On this matter, Ashley said he offered
20 keep silence Thompson, bereupon told Ash.
ley to tell all he knew about the torpedo affair he
would cxonerate him from all legal retcence
THE Attorney General arrested the reply of the
witness and stated this not the trial Of the tor
pedo case The narration was arrested know Mr.
farnhami never had any dispute with him,
never said he had robbed and cheated me. I never
said be gave me the counterfeit notes; have known
Mr. Bennet since June last; he cam. TO me to gc'
my aid to raise 5000 dollars for him; 1 remem be-,
hr byrne showing you In his Office note from . Mr.
fostcr. and asking your opinion.
Q-Do you remsmber his saying and my saying
The prosecution objected, and the Court sustained
the objection.
Q-Did you ever try 60 isjure the purity Of one Of
your own daughters, A.-No sir.
Thompson-T can prove a.
The Court stopped all again foreign to the
The Court then, " being late adjourned Till to-
morrow, at ten O'Clock