The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-12

ngs 70 the building the front building was built
David Lewis examined by District Attorney-I am I'm
the employ Of James Woodruff Co., who do bust Aess
Peyerelya ~
Objected TO, and objection overruled by the court
A. Yes, oil kegs and sugar stored; sixty more
Aogsheads of sugar sent the 18th OF Nav none
Of that sugar was taken away until the 18th Of july when
We removed thirty-two got the balance we
examined the store thoroughly but could not find any
attend to the receiving and delivery
Of goods in the Office of James E. Woodruff Company;
other clerks may attend to the same business when
sssar was sent and the It'll Of July.
Y by the Judge-From the character Of the business
q James L. Woodruff Company, would you have known
these goods had been delivered by Peyerey between
May and Julyf A. think should
Abraham Z. Dubois examined by District Attorney-I
was cartman in May last for Woodruff Company; re-
member delivering 90 hogsheads Of sugar the 10th Of
Nay last at Mr. Peverelys store and obtaining receipt
To the Judge-I am the only carman in woodrua's
employ did NOT bring back any sugar from Peverellys
store between the 10th Of May and 9th Of July
Tho District Attorney here produced in evidence
Pevereys receipt above alluded to, and read 1t to the
Emil Ruger examined by the District Attcrney-I am
r the employ of Meyer Stuckin know that seventy
three hogsheads sugar stored by them Ia Peve
rellys warehouse I47 Front sreeoon 2oth of Febru-
ary 1854; went TO the store the It'll Of July and
found that Fifty -four hogsheads were wanting.
Crossexamned y Mr.. ssh.aermon that that d a good
there fifteen clerks in the employ Meyer Suckin.
Cornelius v. Anderson examined by the District Attor
ney|I am President Of an insurance company; was
Chief Engineer the Fire Department for eleven years.
know the premises lat slightly visited the store
Of White and Baker O. From your observation Of that
store FIRE had been applied to materials there what
would have been the eifecY A. 1t would have made .
Cfoss-examined-I know Mr.. John j. White; since
Peverelly was arrested know Of money being paid to
him; paid him myself it subscription from in
COMP anies paid him between $500 and $780,
know Mr.. baker; each company believe subscribed
TO pay him. think that suggested myself that White
should be paid for his services the night Of the 9th
July don't know Of any other person being paid in
TO the District Attorney-we paid White because we
thought that he had done his duty.
The evidence for the prosecution was here closed
Mr. Schaer opened the for the defence. In brief
speech he contended that If the prisoner guilty at
al It was for conspiracy, and not for attempt to
commit arson. The following Is
THE EVIDENCE FOR THE OFFENCE.
A. c. Sparks examined by Mr.. Holmes-I know the
defendant and have known him nearly ten years; am
acquainted with his general character; it is good; am
Cross-examned by the District Attorney-I have asso
eated with Peverey have heard his character ques
toned before this occurrence, about dozen Of timcs
people have called him an honorable man.
c. G. Gunther examined by Mr.. Holmes-I am q fur
dealer at 46 Maiden lane; have known the defendant
since 1885, and have been intimate with him; know
his general character to honesty and integrity his
general reputation s good any that know Of
Cross never heard his character made the
subject Of general conversation. O. by Mr. Holmes
william B. whteman examined by Mr.. Holmes-1have
knoVn the defendant for fifteen sixteen years. know
his character for honesty and integrity it has been very
good.
Josiah Waller, frame manufacturer, $40 Broadway-I
have known Charles A. Peverely for five years; know
his general character for honesty and integrity it is
Cross heard his character made the
Thos. Edmonds, Jun, examined BY Mr.. Holmes- have
known Charles Peverey about six years. have
heard ANYTHING against his character
rossexamined-I never heard his character made the
subject of conversation.
John Forster examined by Mr. Holmes-I am watch
maker; have known feverelly for fifteen years;
knew his general character for integrity and honesty 1t
II good.
Gross have not heard his character made
the subject Of discussion.
Christian Storms, contractor, dcposed-l known
Peverely since ls45 know his general character has
always been good. H.
Cross -exaniined-I am member of the military COM
pany Of which peverelly was q member he left that
company In April last by resignation; never heard his
character questioned.
Henry Spear stationer and printer, 1873 Pearl street.
have known Peverely for about ten years. know his
character; it Is good
Cross examned-I never heard his character made the
James S. Smith, manufacturer Of military goods
general character never heard thing said asantt
Cross examined--I never heard his character dis
Daniel Nash, auctioneer $40 Broadway-I have known
Pcverely about fourteen years. know his general cha
rac.er fave heard anything against it; It has
Cross-examined-I have heard people say he was
honest.
Edward j. Powers, broker-My place Of business in
July last at Peverey's store my Office was the
second floor; familiar with the transactions which
went on in the building; know the cellar in the rear
store is dark and dirty goods can only be received
through the front door; oil, moasses and sugar
usually stored in the cellar during the three was
ut the Pcverey the occupant have seen goods
frequently in out of the cellar the working
used to have lights have them using candles in bot
es any person who wanted TO marks on goods would
have to use light; the cellar smelt very oensive-t
rather sunocating never went in myself, have
only looked in; have Eve or six men employed In
taking in and Of the CELLAR the candles were
left times the box at the door Of the office but
there was no fixed place in which they usually left
by the District AttorneyOn the after
of the 9th of July last left the store, to 60 to
Broklyn and did not return that evening" before the
9th many goods not brought In; they refused;
am . druggist, and am familiar with the smell Of cam
phcne or turpentne.
The defendants here offered in evidence the deposition
Of John j. White taken before Mr. Justice Welsh on the
It'll Of July last to show alleged variance between it
and his testimony the stand That portion read by
the prisoners counsel substantially as follows:
eve went to Of the store into cellar and found
cotton srewed around saturated with turpentne and
immediately alongside Of the cotton was lighted candle
in q bOtte.n
The District Attorney read the whole Of the depo
ntion which ia in effect the the testimony Of
White, published in Fridays HERALD.
This closed the evidence for the Defence and the court
then adjourned until Monday morning at ten O'Clock.
Obituary.
xR. CHARLES 8. T. BURKE, AUTHOR AND COMEDIAN.