The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-16

PROGRESS OF THE WAR n WALL STREEr-THE
MURDER g Ovr-The belligrent communica-
ton which we yesterday republished from the
Journal Of Commerce, in reference to charge
against one of its editors, has provoked a most
terrible and annihfating response from the
other Wall street blanket. Mr.. George B. But
Ter, had demanded the identity Of the per-
sonage aimed at in the statement of the Courier,
and the publication Of the alleged affidavit on
which the charge was founded. His request is
promptly and politely complied with; he is as
snred that Mr.. B. himself is the gentleman allu-
ded to as having endeavored to lead one of
the City Fathers into temptation; and 10, the
damning evidence of the fact is furnished by
the publication, yesterday morning, Of the afi-
dayit in question. As we gave the benefit Of
our circulation to Mr.. Buffers cartel, we, of
course. do the same with the Courier's response
affidavit and all; here they are
From the Courier and Fnquirerl
Mr. Butler having returned to the city, Is entitled
to the information he demands in order that he may
give it the prompt attention il requires. We GER
tanly did have reference to Mr. Butler, the editor OF
the Journal of Commerce in the passage he quotes
from columns; and we as certainly consider the
party Nho offers bride quite a. censurable a. the
official who accepts it. Our reference to Mr. Butler
was based upon the following affidavit from Thomas
}. Barr now Alderman, but late Assistant Alderman
OF the Sixth ward; and which we publish with Al
derman Bars consent in obedience to the demand
OF Mr.. Butler.
SAFE Of Nec York, Cayef Nec FORK, ss-Thomas j.
Alderman for the Sixth ward in the city of New York
during the years 1850 and 1851 and that while deponen.
Of the Hudson River Railroad Company offered aepoSent
bride to induce deponent to vote he Buter) wished
In regard to privilege desired BY the said Hudson River
Der Of the Board of Assistant Aldermen during several
CONVEX held by said Butler with deponen Dcpo
nent further that he declined 70 receive the bribe
offered by iaid Butler and did not vote in compliance
with tie request Of said Butler. THOS J. BARR.
Sworn before me this Sd day Of March, 1859.
b. w. OSBORN, Police Justice.
What an astounding disclosure is that made
by Alderman Barr in the foregoing affidavit!
Why, it almost exceeds the bounds of credulty,
that one of the great and shining lights Of the
modern reformation-one of the purifiers Of
civic government and social morality-should
have himself attempted to undermine the virtue
of an Alderman, and to buy his vote for filthy
trash. We would, however, have preferred to
have had the affidavit couched in more specific
terms; we would, for instance. like to have had
statement of the exact amount rendered, the
conditions which were to be fulfilled, and the
circumstances under which it was declined
The community would probably desire to have
their curiosity satisfied as to these points and
as to the reception which the attempt met;
whether the advances were civilly and politely
rejected. or whether their author was addressed
in the memorable terms, Get thee behind me,
Satan" Perhaps Mr. Butler will edify and
an anxious and astonished community
by giving detailed statement of the whole Of
this extraordinary affair. We want light, and
will eagerly watch for it.