The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-24

Q. Did you state to Mr.. Herrick's brother and Mr..
Ropes either of them thatyou left the check upon the
table ater the Alderman had refused It, in the nope that
II would induce linn to act more speedily A. think
Alderman Herrick asked that question either in my
house or at the Office never said the Alderman said
O. lid you say either Of them that you had left
the check in Mr.. Her ticks house without his knowedgey
A. never stated any such thing
Y. In whose writing is that word Nassau) the chech
do not know; am sure II was there when received
it back from the bank examined It when it was return
ed and that word written it, Murphy has asked
me- at different times before the cheek returned
whether IT was returned or mott he appeared
to be anxious to knew know whether the check wa.
back the check; did not get it back till after the
Indictment was found; ] called at the bank, and
they showed it to me this was the arst time
had the check after the 18th OF August the paper
about the sSess cards contained The words, Edmond
Waripg architect, No. 20 Chrystie street,
Q. 10 you know whether Murphy returned to Mr. Her
rick's Office after you parted with himf A. No. sir,
did not &c either, the slip Of paper about The cards vas
the paper in .he first place, he looked that and
sad nothing and then handed him the check; am not
certain it vas open but the Alderman took "
opened it and read il; never stated that il was rolled
up in the paper about the cards; think partly
open, bur am not positive.
Q. BY whom we're you shown the check in the bank
A. by the cashier, think Mr.. Brown, Mr.. Murphy
not with did not take away the check them in the
course OF the same forenoon went to the Grand Jury
room the next time the check when my ac
count balanced think showed it to Murphy
after that; bad kept an account there nearly twenty
three four years, has been that Of builder;
] have been frequently employed appraiser,
and have been, often as dozen times, exam
ned as a witness. l have not often been called
witness in matters not relating to ny business have
sometimes been employed to make estimates, 30 az to
give evidence afterwards; employed in the
Of Waterbury Reid, and gave my statement; have
heard that it afterwards discovered bad not
portion it, and do not say that il had
been emuoyed on the other SIDE would baye meas ured
IT. there money specially deposited by in the
bank to meet that check it paid out OF my money
have had no business relations with Murphy there
provision made to meet that check; IL net re-
Herfick that check it rolled up concealed in
other piece Of Iape the question was never asked me-
told Mr. nopes in what shape handed 1t to him.
Inject examination resumed.
Mr.. Hall.-Wh how many persons have you talked
this matter since you before the Grand jury
A. Perhaps eight or ten.
O. Name as manv as you can remember? "A. Many Of
my acquainances have asked me the question: and Of
counsel could not deny It.
check handeds A. think have conversed with no
fers, about this except Mr. Herrck his brother, Mr.
mr. M sS and G wss %
Mr. Hall, until yesterday on that subject; have only
had the interview spoke of with the Mayor; the in
teiview with Hugh HeTrick was at my house two or
three weeks ago; have had other interview with
Mr. Heck at my oce and twice at my house. since the
TO the Court-Hugh Herrck came to my house in
company with Alder man Herrick.
To Mir Hall--Aiurphy and had often talked over the
matter Of tightysiyth street before that Sunday; MUIR
ply took great interest in it towards the latter end
before subp@naed had had idea that was to
go tc'ore the Grand jury quite unwel at the time
with remittent ieyer there was some gentleman who
read the statements in the Grand Jury room, but ian
not fay now who II was that was the time was con
fused II do not know that the check cards
fered 10 particularly at the me spoke with Herrick
and Ropes; found, when we went to the Mayors Of
fee that he had signed that resolution in regard TO
Ighysixth street already have been spoken to
the subject OF being reimbursed for that money;
have no such idea; the defendant has not reimbursed
mn nor h.1 ha sod In do
John A. Tinker examined by Mr.. Hall-My occupation
is booLieeper Of The Mechanics and Traders Bank;
acquainted with Edmond Warng; have been connected
with that bank four years. have had that check in my
possession at the hank il paid there 10 my personal
hnowledge produces statement Of Mr.; Warnings ac.
count during the month Of september that statement
made by me from the bank books; 1t Is correct
copy; think this check was paid on 10Th september;
The word Nassau" is think in the handwriting OF the
Cashier they always marked think that check
then the 1t is now did not know at the time
received the check that there was anything on the back
OF It at the Gate OF the check 18th August 1855
suppose Mr. Wa,ing had funds in the bank TO meet 1T;
knew il TO he otherwise; returned that check 10
Mr. Wairg shortly alter the book halanced the face
q the cheek is the same now as it was when gave it to
him.
Examined by Mr.. Byady-Havc personal knowledge
wnat Gay that check was presented az the bank was
not presented at The counter it came through the
changes, know that from the books; do not receive
eSamiIe the exchanges; the word NASSAU" in pencil
TO Ar. Hail. remember the date when Mr.. waring
and looked at he check passed it to the cashier and
!
keep he book Of Mr.. Warng; the bundle OF
check returned through bis son.
To Nh III ady-l made up that bundle OF checks to be
returned
NJ r. mundnge-examned by Mr.. Hall our receiving
teller Of the Natsau Bank; have business acquaintance
with John RoIes he keeps oar accounts In our bank
(he check for 800 handed TO wness never remember
having the check before
O. 10 you remember any time September last having
in custody check answering this description with
the Bulshead Bank erased and Mechanics and Traders
written under il?
Objected to as incompetent and irrelevant; objection
overruled, and exception taken.
Witncsf-No sir.
O. look on the back Of this check and state If you
recognise any writing or traces OF writing.
Witness Examining the cheeky l SEQ some marks
there; it is Ike and long dash to it; exhibited to
the jury) am personally acquainted with MIR. Ropes
ike il: have recollection of several deposits made by
Mr. Ropes in September last; the ticket which sub
poened TO brig here could not find
@. Do you remember any conversation with Mr.. Ropes
the subject of n bank check in September last
Objected 20, and objection sustained.
a. 10 you recoect any specific fact in relation TO
bank check of Mr. Ropes in September last?
Objected to- objection overruled and exception taken.
A. | heard something about check that Dir. Ropes
deposited.
Q. What did you do at that time in regard to that
cheek A. do not remember doing anything
Q. What circums called your attention to check
Of Mr.. Kopcsy A. do not know, sir.
Mr. Brady objected to this course Of examination ob
O. Do you remember, in the month of September st.
writing the Of any person upon the back of my
check deposited with you personally on behalf OF the
Nassau Bank and then at the request Of that person
erasiIgitg
Objected TO- Mr. Hall read the three questions which
he proposed TO SAX the witness The above the first
Of them; objection overruled.
Wines IL il not unusual occurrence in bank.
remembe writing lhe of person on the back
Of check but do not recolect erasng IT at the request
OF that person.
Q. Had you in September last, conversation with Ar
Ropes respecting specific cbeokg
Objected to and allowed and exception taken.
A. do not remember any particular conversation.
U. Do you ecollect conversation You had with me IN
the Nassau Bank In presence OF Mr. McErathY A. Yes
was subpoened Immediately after that conversation
The prosecution here rested and the court adjourned
to Wednesday morning at ten O'Clock.
Court OF Claims.
SATURDAY Oct. 20.-The court met at II O'Clock NJ,
to-day. The Judges all present.
Mr.. Jacob Barker, Of louisiana appeared, was sworn
an attorney Of this COURT and filed petition in the case