The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-22

The American Consul was the last witness that was
pect for the court and next to show that he took
official interest in what going He considered
the tribunal under the influence of Consul Brown and
he meant by wearing his uniform, to show that he at
tached Importance to the fact. He requested to
take his OATH He made objections, though he was
greatly astonished well the public that the test
mony Of the English Consul had been received his
honor, whilst he though appearing in his official cap.
gross than the Partially Of the tribunal in Of the
prosecution
These are strange facts and lead to strange in
ferences. It would be difficult to account, ON
any rational conventional grounds, for the peril
nacity with which the English Consul insisted on
carrying Into court case which might have bean 8,
easily arranged out Of It, and still less for the
inveterate personal hostility which he manifested
towards the accused throughout the whole Of the
trial Can it really be that he YVES acting under To-
stluctions frem Lerd Palmsrston, and that there
were reasons that rendered IL desirable that Wiko
should be either put out Of the way by being sent TO
the galleys, as was first contemplated, or that he
should be 30 damaged in public estimation IS to
throw discredit on any statements that he might
choose to make in reference 70 his connection with
the British Foreign Officer This is an Inquiry that
win naturally suggest its.K to the mind Of the
reader on careful perusa Of the facts Of the case
but the mystery in which it is involved is not likely
to be cleared up until Wiko publishes his promised
history Of his relations with the British government.
One Of the cleverest and most amusing chapters
Of the book is the description Of the interview which
took place between Wikoff and Thurlow Weed, since
the arrival Of the former in New York. Commsn-
tary would only spoil It's efect:-
AN OLD FOX CAUGHT IN A TRAP.
Before my book wholly out of tina printers hands,
felt lively itching to get hold Of Mr. Thurlow Weed
who had hbeed me in Questionable a manner,
have already stated. 'Who is demand
ed the eloquent Writ long ago. and he set to work
to explain as nobody but himself really knew But who
Thuriow Weed TO- it is quite unnecessary to say for
who don't know him, at least, in this glorious Empire
State Of oursP From the time Of Morgans disappear
ance, (the recreant Mason and his subsequent dis
covery without whiskers, by this adroit and say,
unscrupuous politician, more than twenty years ago.
and lobbying, in order to build up his party and
pull the other down. TILL at last behold him 10 Fri
bis wings and growing With ilstness that may BE-
heard all the way to Washington The moment was OPP
be
to awaken his sympathy, il ! tailed to find his con-
science. Mr.. Weed did me incalcuable injury by
the insidous version he published two years ago OF
my courtship and subsequen abduction of Miss Gam
BILE. The matter was 80 excting-the parties well
known, that everybody read it, an written by Mr. Weed
the spot, at the dictation Of Miss Gamble he
stated, everybody believedit Whereas the story
euous Misrepresentation from beginning to end.
Regarding Mr.. Weed the dupe of Miss CANDLES froc
some sncies and believing that he had merely recorded
what she had related thought it only fair to give him
one An &c itor has natnral aversion to inform his
readers that he has misled them Besides, Mr. Weed
chronicler proved that he not TO be trusted
might not people hereafter put less faith in the pot
eiaDY Worse than all, as Mr.. Weed had taken Miss
very awkward for him to turn round and take
up, an adverse position to his former Protegse
the other It Tor him to do To confes.
that he had DETAINED me unntentionally, nd be for
given or to declare that he stood BY his libel and be
imagine subtle politician in worse predicament, and
curious to see what means he would employ to get
for though our sympathies may be touched by the
trembling gaaee It flies from the hunter who cares
for the fate of old fox who has numberles tricks to
| answer for was told he very adrot I knew
one was greater adept the mysteries Of hocus pocus
iuegler Of su:h skill and large experience,
hat were not very cautious, Mr.. Weed would slip
sss me hsa csy is
bump that phrenologists tell me I totally lack,
always throw myself hea % s
object male female, and leave the
Aud'city has done more for me than prudence, and
have often rushed in, the proverb says when angels
would have stopped at the threshold Without any
warning, meant to confront Mr. Weed suddenly, for
the coolest Otter thrown their haunhe by
surprise: took the steamer, December J. for Albany
and at eight next morning found myself the o.
at the Astor House. New York This was vexatious
but II bad written to him, might have found
S n svs not
without meaning II. Mr. Weed had given a dodge at
the outset. 1t looked il he under the influence
that ruled Macbeth when he said to his adversary aOf
| all men else have avoided thee"
'ls Mr. Weed in the hotel?" asked at the Office of the
Astor which reached by five the same afternoon.
"He Is tallin with some gentlemen in the rotunda"
was the
''Point him out to me ~ said to waiter, for had
He did so, and approached very tall man, of middle
age, Who turned as | sounded his name.
81 would like hours conversation with you this
evening" said, addressing him, ION important bust
Ue neered crr;ops,v In NV f.oa ara looLas - &c -
wondered who the deuce could be.
didn't mean to tell him then.
.c let me ses" ne replied gazing at me all the time
.wn you be at leisure by eight O'Clock s' inquired
He meditated : moment but curiosity predominated
.'Yes, you will find me at eight o'clock.h
smiled frequently, whilst eating my own dinner, at
the Erening Journal. had to swallow mine when aat
on my back in an Italian prison. He bolt his with
the best wine Of the Aston House to wash II whilst
drinking to the victory Of his candidate for Gov
ernor.
al have come rather before my time" said apollo
geticany as entered Mr. Weeds paror. thought 1t
best to come earlier than expected lest he might be out
Of the way.
"Don't mention it,n he said, pleasantly offering me
| chair, al am very glad to see you"
"You may be less SO when you hear my name is
"wikoap' he calculated, and nearly dropped the
poker he approaching the Rre with 'Indeed ~ he
continued, staring at me in astonshment.
Eyes, have called you, Mr.. Weed to ask why you
did not do ms much for when you In Genoa and
was in prison, before publishing defamatory state
Mr.. Weed poked the FIRE numerically
me IL wouldn't prefer sitting the sofa-or II liked
| a rockingham best, and he offered me his own.
saw he dreadfuly put to It, and TO give him tins
to recover and get his wits to rights went rafting
about Genoa, Mas GAMBLE myself, himself, aud the
wonderful account he had given Of the whole matter.
perfectly COOL courteous and secretly amused BY
this time Richard himself again He got down into
corner Of the sofa to me; his face flushed
but his agitation inward, for externally he was
| calm. had been Analysing him whilst talking His
mann soft and conciatory. Subtle said
to have this peeuliarty His face had agreeable
pect but his eye troubled considerably. IL diff
ncult It at all, his eyebrow was heavy and
busby, and he could let it down like curtain until
| the organ nearly invisible.
III make him open his eyes before part, mentally
| resolved