The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-25

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Of the nsighborhosd in favor of III then
took active part in the matter called Mr.. Her
rick and other members Of the COMMITTEES and asked
them to report vorably Thought it right IL should
be the report was called up at my suggestion in the
Board Of Aldermen
Cross-exanined by Mr.. HALL might have spoken to
Alderman Herrck two three times while In the
hands Of the committee of which he a member; he
did not express himself fully the subject he said he
would look into the matter and determine upon it, be-
heve it generally understood that Aldermen Drake
and Tucker were in favor Of IT. and inferred that Alder
man Herrick rather in favor OF IL too was not
aware the fact that Aldermen Drake and Tucker signed
the report first and that Alderman Herrick puthis
To Mr. Whitng--H frequently occurs that report Is
drawn up by The chairman Of the committee and that
he keeps it in his pocket till he gets it signed BY the
other members, that his name may thus be last.
Richard B. Connolly, examined by Mr.: whiting-Am
County Clerk took interest in the question Of altering
the Board Of Councmen solicited Alderman Herrck to
vote for it, have been acquainted with Alderman Her
rick fifteen years. somesnsss we dhere0 ponncaiiy
in IT. he promised to look into it, the last time spoke
to him he said he thought he would 60 for it; know
John Murphy; mink he is very particular friend Of the
Crcss-examined by Mr. Hall-Murphy frequently spoke
was the dav after the report passed the Board q cOun
cmen he may have spoken to me the day it passed the
Thsdeus ". Meehsn, examined by Mr. whiting-Am
eighteen years Mr. Herrct 6 is principal editor since
part of the time friendly and Of late unriendy to the
Mayor the ground that he has ptered from the city
Mr. w0a has figured has
interview With Mr. Herrick in the editorial the
Atlas oce some three four days after the indictment
was found against Mr.. Herrick.
To the CourtI believe the only one in the
ct the time they came in; they, came in and asked
said they would come back they came back in
about hour afterwards, when Mr. Herick there;
That so
as he said Wood was very anxious Murphy said he
very sorry for the Indictment and if Mr. Herrck would
say how the Mayor would fix IT. Herrick said he would
not co. it was Of use; he did not want to Mr.
with the matter, that the indictment found Mr.
Herrick said to Murphy something to the effect that If
they wanted 70 tx IT they might =. !, among themselves
there once afterwards Murphy said he would 60 and
MI. Wood himself Herrick said, "wel, if he chose he
Cross-examined by Mr.. Hail. have been many years
connected with the city press Of New York. have been
Of the Alas from having read IT, read II last autumn az
have been in the habit Of reading the city papers, the
course Of the Atlas last fall was. very favorable to
editorial articles about the appointment to cap
taiDcy Of police; Murphy intimated that II Herrick
would 60 and the Mayor the matter not might be- but
would be settled; Herrck Ropes are the announced
publishers of the Atlas Ropes first is John f. the
names or the imprint are Heyricx Ro es without any
Bryan McCahin examined by Mr.. whiting-Q. What
isyour business Witness with rich Irish brogue and
once in WHILE and make the most of It; build houses
occasionally, and take care Of my rints when get
| them.
O. You have been called to take care Of the property
the public toop A. Aye have !; they made Coun-
Gilman, daughter throughout the court which the OFF,
GERS endeavored to suppress Witness ito Harry Bar
tholf the officer son. let them augh-who cares?'
O. You are in the Common Council? A. am MIN
Der of the Board Of Councilman.
O. What district do you represent? A. don't repre-
sent any district at ALL represent whole ward we'll
as can. Qaughter,)
O. Do you know Edmond waring2 A. do; and IL you
let me tell the story in own way, Twin give you the
Counsel consented and the witness proceeded to tell
his story to the amusement of the whole court -
was informed by my family on Saturday evening
requested me to call to his place. Well purity busy
in the of the week and not scrupulous
on Sunday about taking walk round and 50 called at
change they wanted to have made in the grade OF the
street. and showed the proles and what learn
ed was candidy and conscientiousy in favor Of chang
ing the grade Iwould be If II property and
IL did not think SO would not act different from others
Well, after had talked together considerable and
that thought It was about time to be going away he
came as far as Second avenue with me; believe he
found was favorable to the change Thin he proposed
fer 70 take houd OF it. do you to take charge of
it. and that he would pay me well; anwered him in
manner that am ashamed of, in a very uncouth
and unpolite manner tould him, before would be
guilty OF that would hell first Roars Of laughter
which the officers vairly attempted 70 suppress) That
some time and toaic him You ought TO know me bet
ter than that, and even was IN pecunary ways you
should not think to be guilty Of the like, for could
row up my sleeves and begin with nothing have
done;' so he modified and spoke in snch purlite gin
ee manner; and then cooled down atthcr the storm
passed over and tould him that anything | could do
that right reasonable, would spare time in
doing It, but not upon fairgrounds ne mentioned lyon
missed your man. SEES T.
q. hid he state what amount he would give you A.
No, he did not state the amount he wouli pay but
he told mehe would poy and told there rich
owners there who would pay me-livngston or some
Ir. Hall-Tbe only cross examination will make Mr.
Mccab j. to express the hope that you are candidate
Mr. Mccahil-wen sir, am, and unsolicited.
Mr.. Whiting.-I am glad to hear it.
Mr.. McCahiI-i was not sir. They gave the nomi-
nation unsolicited and spontaneously or would not be
there ! would not take $500 and be candidate for
nomination the first time. 1t only loss Of money and
loss Of time to Ganghter.)
Charles G. Waterbury examined by Mr.. whiting-Am
lumber merchant have been engaged IN business here
dfteen or sixteen years; acquainted with Edmond
waiDg; have had conversation with him the subject
Of being witness.
Q. Go on, and tell what that conversation was
Mr. Hall had objection to the defence going inn
medately collateral matter but he objected going in
to all sorts Of collateral matter.
Judg. Roosevelt thought that the trial could never be
ended II all these collateral matters allowed TO be
gone into Mr. waring should be party to this issue II
such examination allowed.
Examination ruled out OF order, and exception taken
The for the defence rested here and rebuttng
timopy was entered on for the prose cution
John Murphy examined by sIr. Hall--Am dealer in
brick and lime my place Of business Is at the foot Of
E Mayss, The the firm
perty holder on Eghty-sixth street. hold 100 feet in
'front.' my property Is within 1b0 200 feet Of Mr. War
ngs property other property In the Central
park remember being in the Office Of Herrick Ropes
with Mr.. waring when conversation took place about
this indictment.
Q state what was said theres A. went there TO try
TO get Mr. Herrick 70 the Mayor eneavored get
him to do Herrick said he would not at present see
the Mayor.
O. Did or did not any authorize you to 60 theres
A. Mr.. waring was the only one with whom had
versed on the subject.
O. Previous to that had you any conversation on the
subject with anybody elsey
Question objected to. Mr.. Hall insisted on the pro-
priey the question, the counsel for the deencetwo
Of them learned in the law'-hAd thought proper TO
make it material issue In this that the Mayor of
this city had nsgaed Mr.. Murphy to bride Alderman
Herrick, and he proposed TO rebuff that.
Mr. Busted commended against the legality Of the ques
ton, and did not know to which Of the three counsel
the District Attorney had alluded to not learned In
the law II could not be to him, he had not long
ago. publicly alluded TO him IN this court Of the
most learned criminal lawyers at the bar