The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-23

TICK, nad not AT Time had that sub
iect, nor any impression that he conscious of to
the probability of his guilt innocence it had not pro-
dneed any impression bearing this further than
what the specific charge against Mr. Herck had not
heard citizens express themselves to the guilt or in
this man had heard expressions the effect
that there was no doubt dishonesty among the city on
Gals does not know Fernando Wood in court the
day the discussion took place as to his having been in
was contest between Wood and Herrick; remember
discussion that subject out OF court but that dis
cusson had not impressed him in way far as he
could know his mind on the subject he was entirely
Indifferent.
Challenge withdrawn and the juror challenged per-
Hugh fox-He had heard these questions; hid formed
opinion and had no impression about the guilt in
Of Alderman Herrick did not know Mr. Herick,
Mr.. Waring or Fernando Wood.
Mr. Hall stated he had questions to ask, and that
the counsel might select their own jury
Mr.. Fox was sworn.
VIM Iveson-Had heard and read of this charge; had
formed expressed opinion touching the guilt or In
nocenoe Of the accused had not thought about trial.
and had mpreson had not discussed the matter nor
heard IL discussed.
Challenge withdrawn and the juror challenged per-
Robert Martin-Had formed expressed opinion re-
specting Alderman Herrcks he had never had any
impression whether this false charge or true one
did not know Fernando Wood, or Edmond Waring, or
| Alderman Herrick himself.
Challenged peremptorily.
Alfred Observation-Disclosures in Henry street, Seventh
ward had not heard the subject Of these indictments
out about the indictments he had read he did not
reooect that it contained any notice of the matter for
which they indicted; he did not know till this
ing what Alderman Horrck indicted for; Inns formed
expressed opinion TO the guilt innocence of
the parties charged; has no impression his mind
regards that fact; not till last tuesday acquainted
with Mayor Wood; then introduced to him in his of
flee, by Mr. Mott q lawyer.
Challenged peremptorily.
Nj. Edwards-Thank you, sir.
Adoph Benditt-Had not heard the subject Of the in
dlctlnent Of the Aldermen spoken Of had read
paper other account them only heard ADD Herrick
Is indicted; had formed opinion or impression to
with whom he spoke in court said he had impress
sion He said he thought he could not be juror in this
case. That person 3 name il Mr. linn.
Challenged peremptoriy.
Norman W. Kingsley had heard the question asked
here this morning; he had formed impressions, but not,
perhaps, decided opinions these impressions had been
somewhat streng thened recently since he came here.
The juror was allowed to stand aside.
Alfred Chirpey-He did not know anything about the
had heard Of Alderman Herrick being indicted but
had formed no opinion as to his guilt or innocence did
Wood has notion whether the char against Herrck
is likely to be sustained not, whether il is well
founded not here is prejudice in his mind against
the class Of persons to whom Herrick belongs.
Challenge withdrawn, and Mr.. Chimney juror
Bernard j. Clark had read of the case; had read and
Mon way the other nor did he express any; he
could not he had particular impression he could
read in the newspapers he would call it wrong lie had
ocular demonstration that the charge true; if
what he read in the papers was proved he would think
wrong; is a house and sign painter
To MIR. Hali-Had impression as to the guilt in
Of Alderman Herrick is not acquainted with
him.
Challenge withdrawn and Mr., Clark sworn.
Solomon J. Hart had f,r1ned opinion touching the
guilt or innocence OF Alderman Herrck.
Challenge withdrawn, and Mr. Hart
Robt s Place did not think he had formed expressed
any opinion ms to the guilt innocence of Alderman
Herrck had read the newspapers about these cases ge
Morally and formed opinion about them that opinion
sl rests his lind he read this account he reads
other accounts in the papers, he did not believe
to form opinion but it made an impress sion his
mind he formed opinion at the time about its truth,
but il made impression which still remains it not
10 the guilt innocence Of the parties accused it
would require evidence to remove the impression
his mind
To Mr. Hau-Had never formed an opinion, nor had an
impression to the guilt or innocence Of Alderman
Herrick.
To Mr. whitingThe impression which he had received
extended to Alderman Herrick's
To Mr. Hall-Has not faint impression to the
guilt or innocence of Alderman HerricS.
TO the Court--Did no. consider he had such impress
sion on his mind would be likely to bias him in the
cuped nor against the class to which he belongs.
Judge Roosevelt did not consider the charge for prn
cipal cause sustained He suggested to the District At
toney whether it would not be better to let the juror
stand aside and SO guard against any Interior excep-
Mr. Hall replied that there &C uld exception to
his Horors decision challenge for principal cause.
Judge Roosevet-Then my impression is that this is
Mr. Whitiug-Then we except to the decision of the
Court.
Judge Roosevet-You can virtually appeal n ow from
the Court to the triers, a challenge for favor.
The challenge then went to the triers for favor.
Mr,
innocence Of Alderman Herrick this charge does no.
think he has impression that subject that he
has had does not remember with what he charged as
he has no knowledge Of this particular case.
To Mr.. Wbiting-Hs impression is that Alderman Her
rick was charged with taking bytbe knew he was here
to be tried that Indictment did not know what he
charged with receiving the bribe for does not know that
he charged with receiving bride OF 500 for his in
he read the account an impression Alderman Her.
rcks guilt innocence in receiving that bribe has
nothing to remove that impression thinks it would re-
,,,,ra eavifa tn emQvp hat mi
To Mr.. Habitat impression Is os to the guilt or inno
cence Of Alderman Herrick In taking that bribe,
Mr. Brady asked the Court to charge the triers mat
ter Of law, that on this evidence the challenge is sus
tailed.
Judge Roosevelt charged the triers informing them
of the law bearing the subject, but that 1t was for
them to determine the question whether the juror stood
Indifferent or not.
The tiers found the challenge true and Mr. Place
Lorenzo Carey-Resides in the Sixth ward; has read
the account OF the Indictment against Alderman Her.
rick and heard the matter spoken conversed about 1t
himself formed opinion definitely to his guilt
innocence; had slight impression on his mind and has
IL yet would require degree OF evidence to remove
Mr.. Carey was allowed to stand aside by consent.
George Castel--Resides in the Twenty first ward Is
not acquainted with Mayor Wood, Alderman Herrick
Mr. warng; had read and talked about the indictments
to the guilt innocence Of the parties charged that
To Mr.. Hal-rhinks he has had an opinion as to the
guilt or innocence Of Alderman Herrick
Challenge sustained
Hugh p roherty-Resdes in the Ninth ward; read the
account Of the indictments against the officials Of the
city has occasionally conversed the subjects has only
formed an opinion the indictment blythe Grand jury
the facts III exist he had formed opinion
and it would require some evidence to remove that
opinion.
Juror allowed to stand aside
John W. Cornwaii-Does not know Mayor Wood nor
Mr. Waring; knows Alderman Herrick by sight; thinks
he has formed opinion respecting the guilt or inno
ceuce Of Alderman Herrick.
To Mr. Hall-Has impression to the guilt inno
cence Of the accused.
Allowed TO stand aside.
VIM. H. Cary--Formed opinion to the guilt or in
nocence Of Alderman Herrick; has heard the subject
talked about but does not recoect hearing bis guilt
innocence talked about; has no opinion or impression
derman Herrick.
Challenged peremptority.
VIM. BoGart-Has read accounts OF these indictments
has talked upon the subject freely and formed and
pressed opinion to the guilt innocence Of the
parties accused.
Challenge sustained.
Jonas Soiomon-Has read accounts Of these indict-