The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-18

THE LAST DAY.

Wn. Fullerton, r. c. Ber edict, Hon. Ogden HOLMAN, a.
n Coxrens A. Cee, G. w. Austin. Mr.. Halstead, James
Nely Mr. Monk, and K Grant White.
Nj Fullerton called Mr. White witness.
Q-where is your residence and what Is your oc'u-
Al reside in this city, and edit the Courier and en-
Q-when did you become one of the editors Of the
Courier and Enquirer
have TO saw that had been before that connected with
the pa but not any way from 1S4S to the spring Of
1851 my previous connection with was only Critic
Q-It has been stated some money was paid to you by
she Art Union; state under what circumstances that
ATOn the lst of October 1s49 l received 500 from
the Art Union which on account OF certain articles
setting forth the advantages OF the institution
Q-By whom that money paid to your
A-By Mr.. Cozzens, the President.
9.Did you receive any other amount IN september
Al received on the 9th September 1880 $50 for SINH
TIE chsir-Wbere were those ar tices published?
Al DO not know where all Of them appeared. FUR
nshed them to Mr. Cozzens 10 IAN s.s 81 M c
ons in the National Ipteilige'cer .
a.Hpot tell wrote All that Mr. Cozzens request
I'd because felt interest in the institution
Mr. Fullerton-That is all, sir. now call Mr.. Natha-
MEL Jarvis, ir
Q-what connection have you with the Art UnionS
Al am the Recording Secretary.
GLOW long have you been SOP
A-Sipce lS47.
A-fhave them here. (He then presented them to the
Court)
o-Are they correctp
The Chair-Mr Jarvis were you present at that meet
sgf
The ehair--How many do you think we're PRESENT.
Al can't tell; about twenty should think.
The Chair--How many besides the Committee OF Man
agemenr "
The Char-why did you elect two classes at that meet
A-Because one class held over from last year.
The Char-Do you know any reason why this property
WAS sold at auctions
Al do not know, except from my minutes. Uponre
Ference find il upon the authority Of resolution
passed by the Committee of Management authorizing the
The Chair--Do you know anything about this mort
sage spoken Of in the resolution
The Chair-who was the mortgagee9
AIR. Cozzens. The resolution is follows passed
March H. 1852 -
vance, and has incurred and may incur liabilities in be-
half Of the Institution for which he has not received ad
Resolved That there be executed to him mortgage
Eli the property of the Institution not heretofore mort
70 Ss mum 1l h an
rested to execute the under the seal of
The Institution in the hands of the Recording Secretary
The Chair-Do you know when the mortgage was exc.
euted upper that resolution?
A-Shortly after.
The Chsir-That is all.
ALL the personal property, not previously mort
Odd the pictures purchased in 1851 comprise por
ZION of that mortgageS
Ayes, sir.
Mr. Shannon-That is all.
Mr. Fulerton-With whose money were those pictures
purchssed3
Q-what were his liabilities in addition to the cash ad
vanced for these pictures
Mr.. Fullerton-That is all.
Mr. Edward B. Corwin was then called by Mr. Fuller
Q-were you member of the Art Union, in 1882
Q-Did you attend the annual meeting of that Year,
GLOW many were there do you think
About twenty should think.
oDid you tell Joseph Monk that you had received
private note to attend secret annual meeting Of that
Al don't think did
Mr.. shannon-What the nature of the note you
oaavsd?
Al believe it was ordinary note to attend the
s,sy member Of sss Inc same note was gwen 70
Q-How came you to become member for 1882
A.-The same cause that induced me to become q mem
Bar before.
QL-By solicitation
A.-NOt at all, sir.
Q.-Are you = member for the year 1852
A-No, sir
Tie proceedings against the Art Union in lawr
Al think did not hear of il at the time.
QAt the time did you suppose there would be draw
Al do not recollect; but had to think
fhere would not be.
Q-At the time you subscribed in 1852, did you not
know the cause for the postponement of the distribution
Of 1852
Aekeve it for want of subscribers.
Q.When you attended this meeting for which you re-
oeved notice, did then learn the difficulty for which
the Arr Union involvedS
gal made very little inquiry about IL.
Q-What statement did you make to Mr.. Monk
in regard 10 your of notice Of the annual meet
Al merely stated bad received note from COL War
Lot to attend an animal meeting.
Q-Where was this meeting heidi
Am some rooms on Mercer street.
The Char-Was serving notices the way of usually
tHymg the members of the annual meeting.
A-Refore that they notified through the public
Mr.. F. A Coe then called by Mr. Fullerton.
Q.-What is your connection With the Art Union2
Al have been a member, and connected with the
Managing Committee for the last six years.
Odd you hear the testimony of JOS Monk in relation
TO alleged conversation between yourself and him in
regard to the purchase OF picture called the "Teut
Stream, from W. BouteleY
Odd any such conversation take place
A-No such conversation took place.
Q-Was Mr.. Monk present at the purchase Of that
A-Mr. Monk not present at the purchase OF that
picture nor did ever give as reason why Mr.. Reutee
have that amount Of money on hand at
Q-Hsw the pictures of 1851 purchased9
Mr.. SHANNON object to the question. The books
the Of the purchases and to examine the witness
In this respect, is only to change the books
Mr.. Fullerton-I withdraw the question.
ton member Of the Committee of Management, is
that SOP
Alt is not never received any compensation as
member Of that committee do know any one who
did.
QUnder what circumstances were your tray cling
penses paidY
Al had occasion, as member Of the Committee of
Management to travel some thousands Of miles TO
certain corresponding secretaries burdened with two
trunks full Of engravings performed the duty assigned
TO and charged much less than my actual individual
expenses, without charge for the time services.
The ChairYeu state manager Of the Art Union you
received pay did you not receive pay as counsel
Al did not, by my connection with the Art Union,
surrender my profession drew money for services
counsel but not member Of the Committee Of Nan.
sgement
The Char-Row much money has the Art Unior OK.
pended in real estatef
A-They purchased lot Mercer street. at a Goa. Of
$1,000 and 50 1856 50 expended Gallery suisse
9nsnty erected upon that lot Improvements lease
hold property cost 81, 664 So.
The chair-Then the total Of this is s23 s7l As. Nov
want To ask the from