The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-08


AID BRiccs-What'ansver DO you make to that que
wl1,ns-None at all sir; told you would abide b
Judge Days decision, and you cannot behind thst
The two Alderman put their heads together
| AID. BRrocs-fou decline answering that last que
| tious
wrsng-I decline answering anything outside Of th
4 decision.
/ q. what's your full name
A. Michael McCann
| Q. How long have you been in the poIices
A. About eighteen months.
y Have you ever been In prison in thir any othe
| country
wnNlss-(Afer study ofthe book No. sir.
Y. When and where you naturalized.
| tion here.
Alderman BmoCs--Do you refuse 10 the ques
wrrrs-wei, cannot 60 outside of Judge Days de-
@ BY whom we're you nataraized and in what court,
II appears TO me that that is simple question.
w1TNfss-i have already declined to answer II.
Y. Are you q lieutenant OF your ward
WT>fsS-i DO not see as that has anything 10 do
with II.
Alderman Bmcos-Tha, win do for to-day, Mr. McCsnn.
Mr. McCann vncates the witness seat which II there
upon filled by Timothy Webster.
On taking the oath, Mr.. Webster made the
resolution OF the Board Of Aldermen dec
Judge palysuch he had been legally furnished with
There was, consequently some difficulty In
the foim OF oath 30 his taste.
Alderman BriGGe-Do you refuse taking the oath
WTMiss-! came here to testify, and ready TO do
so--w the Hon. Chairman allow me the privilege
he has taken bnselff
Alderman BRIGGs-Ccrtanly.
WHNHs-lhen want 10 consult ceunse. you hay e
done.
Alderman BFIcos-you have only 70 answer as an
honest man.
NHsExs-I only want legal advice SO that you Shall
not ride me.
Alderman BuIees-Do you refuse TO take the oath9
WiTsEs-Read II again
Alderman BRIGGS read the oath.
WTSrss-To satisfy you III take that oath but in.
tend to be governed b the resolution aud decision alto
getler.
Witness having been accordingly sworn, sat down,
with the decision and resolution before him.
Aid. BRiGcs-What IL your full narney
WiTsms-i win never deny that-my full name II ii
notify Webster, sir,
Q. How long have you been attached to the police dc
portmentl
Alderman BIuccs--what answer do you give TO that
wnNns-Does your associate (lld. Tucker) say that
that is scmbraced in the resolution and decisoni intend
TO be governed by them.
Aid. TrCR ITO witneas)-It Is not enumerated In the
questions, but II Is my opinion that the Judge ,os
and gives the power to examine witnesses the mat
tiers referred to the committee.
Wnsns--Ycs, sir, that Is your opinion bat DO not
read IL as such
Aid. BiGos-wc claim that you bound 10 answer
all questions on the subject
WIsns-I have objection that you shall claim what
you think proper.
tom
wnuss (recrrng to the pamphIet)--l 10 NOT see Il
here.
And. BmGGr--It has nothing to do with that book
What class Of Office do you hold In the police depart
mentf
N1SEg--Is that in the decision and resolution Al
deIman Tucker
Alderman TruIE--lt Is not answering the question
asked you before.
(sr. M,KIAR being seen here leaning the ,cl ~
oi the reporters chairs, Alderman BRIGGS asked him
whether lie acting counsel and requested him
take seat Mr.. McknI.Ar gracefully declined the
quest, and denied acting counsel lie merely
speaking TO genileman.)
WnslsgOha had time to reflect. ~ abide by The
decision u Judge haly.
z. Was you ever attached 70 the Chiefs onicc2
WgNIx-t theaving Ugh. lit IL not in the decision
which am governed by.
2. are You citizen of the United States or Of the
state OF New York;
wnuss--judge DAILY refers to that part strictly !
abide strictly by his decision.
Alderman BnGor-rcrhaps you know more than the
Judge does himself That has got TO be settled another
o When we're you notuiralscd, and by whom, and in
what courty
WINES Fcsgncdy abide by the decision Of Judge
DAILY.
Aie man BmGos-Then ! understand you to refuse
answering the question.
WJTSBss--I do not know what construction you may
place what say. speak the plain English language
Alderman Bmco- giving u up bad job)-Weil,
Mr. webster that will do for to-day. We will require
you another day, suppose There being other wit.
ne.sos ready, We viii adjourn the Committee to next
Wcdne-day AT o'clock.