The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-01


and beaten was Saturday night; he boarded in the
same house with me; was with him from eight O'Clock
until brought him iu walking about the City
HALL We went into French's and took drink, and then
went into the Park; while we're gorg home . boy ran
against me and caught by the collar Stafford told
to come on; then got away and into Frsnchs
then called for drink thu about IL o'clock of
fs lows ran In while We waiting, and Of them
said There he is the son Of b-h there were about
any Of their faces when they went out Stafford
all bloody washed his head with vinegar and took him
fence except what occurred 10 the Park after two weeks
Stafford tai to the hospital whore he died. he
young man of about ts enty- one
Cross examined by Mr.. Brsdy-I knew Stafford
since he came over from the Old Country; We took
Brink ~ FreDchs and then walked around the Park
did not out Of the Park until thea did not any
one We knew In the Park; the up against
me; We had only drink that night he put his foo.
before to trip up there Was no moon that night
and couldn't know the man; he wore : cap, | think;
he appeared quite delicate he dark clothes when
asked him what he meant he caught hold Of my neck
had been In about i've minutes before the party
came In didn't see the man that tried to trip up;
hard the mare "Dsvis" mentioned; could not il
they were well dressed not knocked down st the
end Of the counter; heard conversation between
Stafford and the men comparing the party.
bsrhesper At Frenchs HOTEL remember this occurrence
the second time they came in was about o'clock the
hotel was kept open until oclsck Stafford and Doyle
asked for drink stepped up to wait upon them
before could CO it party of ten or TIVE We rushed In
one Of them said ''Where Is the son of b-hW they
we're knocked down. think they had their backs to the
party At the time Of the party seized decane and
took 1t away; another look tumber and brew it at
Staord did not sse where struck but the wound
it made the party seemed to be frightened and said it
was tin 10 leave; Stafford nsensibe when him
there about IL O'Clock before, they Tot dink at the
time they seemed noisy and qusrrelsoms refused to
give to them they finally left in two thee minutes
In going out they br several things in the bsr recoy
nze these four (pointDg to the psoaer part Of th
party they were in the party that attacked Stafford the
who threw the tumbler have not seem since he was
faced, had
Of the party before, and rsceect thsn Near lie and Ho
gan on that evening recognized them being In the
party.
Cross examined-I examined by the Coroner, and
before Justice Or BORN nd not know the Of Of
this party and had not either the deceased
before that evening; when they came in the second
time, they seemed to have been Drinking Stafford
had straw hat none of the party drunk st the
time they came in noticed BogArt because he paid for
the liquor he had black clothes and . cap; don't
know that he said any thing noticed that Hogan had
dark clothes on and dirty and drunk he had hat
on one Of them was tall about six feet high he had
dark clothes and had lost front TOOTH he seemed to
be % z3 the who took hold Of the had
q cap n the second time they in they had all
been drinking Of them seemed to be drunken than
the rest and WAS helped out at the coronsr's inquest
that he to the best Of knowledge, Bogart can't
say as to that pow had McAroe aud B0sart pass
ing the hotel be fore and afterwards rccolected it.
John Weeks sworn-1 am employed at Tappan's Mer.
camille Agency was at Frenchs Hotel the night of
this occnrrence was standing in the back part of the
barrcom it was some time past twelve o'clock saw two
men come in, who remained short time, when ten
more entered the two knocked down; they
had given no offence TO the party that entered not
positive that any of that party are In court saw no
thing particular about their dress the decess appeared
to be the most punished and went to his assistance
some one then cried to me -sStand clear"
then strike him with tumbler
John E. Wingrow sworn-I am occupied in the store
corner of Cedar and Nassau streets; at French's
Hotel the night of this occurrence the
come in and crowd followed them after the party
were all yonng men; one among them had light GOAT;
did not Enow any of them, and could not recognize
them
Here the evidence for the prosecution coued.
George w. Moore examined for the defence1 reside at
% varick street lam cooper: on the l4h of May last
worked for Teri Martini know the prisoners was
in their company the night II the l4h Of May last; It
from spprep tceship; he was cooper also; had been
invited previously BY Bogart; invited about the
Saloon Live ana Lei Live we Started out at nine
O'Clock and went to Frenchs Hotel after went in
took drink then walked down to DcwniDgs saloon, in
Wall street; we then went to Broad street, and took
drink then went 70 Frenchs Hotel between IL and
then went TO FIRE in Brooklyn; McArdle vent home
with me.
Cross exsm aed by the Dst,ic. Attorney We had oys
ts at the Give and lie, Lve'' saloon: fried
and sewed got to Frenchs after going around,
keeper orcersd us to go OUT Hogan was druaA whea we
got 10 Frenchs We got home from the fire in Brooklyn
tachc that night and Nc Ardle wore eli sht one.
To Mr. Brady None OF our party had any fight or dis
urbance with any human being whatever, that night;
the last time at Nenchs that night, no blow was
struck, and difficulty occurred of party be.
I to any body of rowdes association of short
bows
last worked for Strong Co.. know the prisoners At the
bar. was In their company the 26th of May last
Bogart asked and take supper he out of
his Irenticesbp that about 9ocock We sat down
ard had oysters milk punches at the sve and Let
Live" saloon; remained for abb ut fifteen minutes; after
that went to Fenchs Hotel and got there at half past
nine We had drinks there went there again 1T twenty
five minutes to twelve there only six in party
Hogan little intoxicated and led to the door,
he came out his foot ipped, and he fell against tn
screen policsm'n came up and took him up; W
then went down Roosevelt stree. to George Butts
We then went down Cherry street and crosses
from them after twenty minutes; 1t WAS near on
O'Clock; saw them again four days afterwards; during
this time saw NO disturbance; none of party wer
shortboys that know of; none of party had Hgh
clothes.
Fran Short sworn- reside in Roosevelt street. sav
the prisoners the night when this occurrence tool
place; saw them ct George Butts 81 Roosevelt street
corner of Batavia 1t between IL and half past IL
they stayed there about ten miDutes there alarm
of FIRE afterwards in Brooklyn the party we're all sober
except Hogan they did not look like shortboys they
Cross. examined-I don't know how shortboys Dress
Andrew Carpenter sworn-I reside in Charlton street
reconect seeing the prisoners ct Butts place the
in ion it after twelve they remained there for
ten or dt en- minutes; 1t was hapast ~ when they
Cross e1amined-l was examined before the police
guessed cd M Ss s ss fsss a my ep@n.
there, and l have only indistinct Impression
Israel Bslsor sworn-I am The Chief Engineer of the
10Th OF May Last 1t broke out about O'Clock, and
bu, ned about two hours.
Cross examined-t not after one that the Art
broke out; lived half mile from the re; this was
three blocks Catherine street ferry and about thre<
minutes walk.
Valentine Bennett sworn-I live at l0,S Front street, II
May last lived in Brooklyn; rscoec the ars spoken
BY MIR. B.lsor, and vas at 1t; Bogart, McArdle
Moore, Collins and McArth there; them there
half past one; Mr. Mosre told me that one of the hs,
gone home; they left Brooklyn few minutes before tw
| O'Clock.
Cross. examined Ny pase OF residence was mile ant
half from the of Pi mouth and Pearl streets
overlook engine before it rot to the nre the party
left before the fire OUT they left before went
home; they stayed with me about twenty minutes.
Charles z. Strong sworn-I am one of the firm of
Ct Strong Bogart; rtner is the father of ons of
The prsone $; know sn the prisoners; 1 have known
Collins and Bogart from their youth and Nc Ardle aud
hogan for several years. they have always
boys their associates were not osers and short boys;
they have aliervsd their apprenticeship Hines on
ne i4h OF May Bogart's time up; 1t also his
birthday.
David b. Young sworn--I reside Ia Lexington avenue
and am cooper; know the defendants ia thi, case
their characters have been good az far as know.
Several witnesses followed all testify