New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-30

t,slis and this added to the material for slaDder
against Cohen. And now q regular persecution
con menced, which has rarely been equaed in
civilized community. new Judge had taken the
bench, who was supposed 10 be more plant tor
certain purposes than the former incumbent. APP
plication was made for the appointment OF neW
Receiver, and az the candidate for that ONCE, MI
Hem n. Naglee, was regarded a. emineDtly
qualified having himself been banker, and haV-
inc closed his doors against his creditors IN tne
palmy DAYS OF San Francisco, and beng wltnai
bosom fri,nd aud bed-fellow Of the new Judge
the change was effected.
Meanwhile The Erening BuUetin had been es-
tsblisbed BY James King OF Wm for the purpose
of gratifying the personal vanity and the personal
mslippity Of the editor, and reforming me world
The editor presented himself as public mendI-
cant. and appealed to the sympathles oil the cit-
gems on behalf Of bis wife and children. He en-
tered on furious crusade against Cohen, Jones,
and Palmer, Cook & Co, and every one who
stood in the way of his envy or prejudice. He at
tackled individuals in the most personal and violent
manner, and with epithets not current among gen
tlemen. Private conversations, street gossip, and
all manner Of tatfe and scandal were the current
coin of this filthy sheet. He did not want back
ers. especially in bis warfare on Palmer, Cook o.
Co. That firm had been identified with the
Northern wing of the Democratic party, aud was
supposed TO have furnished that party with the
:
prevented the election Of Mr.. Gwin TO the United
States Senate. Hence a powerful array OF enc
mics existed against them, many OF whom, though
they despised the instrument and the means, were
nevertheless Willing TO give aid and comfort IN the
accomplishment OF the purpose OF breaking them
down. Day after day The Bulletin teemed with
yirulent attacks on that house. The records OF
the city and county were examined and every
thing relating 10 their business that Oud be
learned and that might iDjure them was published.
The longer he labored the more rabid became the
asssilsnt. 1.-THE end justifes the means was the
sentiment that inspired him. When he had been
for some time predicting their failure and strain
ing every nerve TO bring about that result, the
readers of bis paper were startled one evening
when they opened it by finding an announcement
in flaming FAILURE OF PALMER, COOK
d Co." But it was simply the heading of an
article similar 70 the others predicting that event.
1t was cuDningly published on the eve OF Thanks
giving Day, when the closed doors OF the bank
might confirm the deception in the minds OF some
who had read the caption and not the comments.
Another article in The Bulletin, referring to
sberias officer. was headed: Hang Billy Multi
gam" These facts will show the temper and
Character of the paper. 1t 10 of the " Flash
and Paul Pry" order but perhaps with less
truth in its statements. The editor is not muir.
derer in the common acceptation, but something
as bad-the assassin Of character. or course he
must epg-nder feelings like bis own in the hearts
of others Among those he has attacked the passion
of revenge is naturally aroused, and bloOdshed
will be the result. The only marvel is that the
knife and the pistol hove not already been put in
reauisition. The endurance of the parties so
ferocousy aksaied and slandered is no slight evil
dence that they have the truth and the right on
their side.
No sooner had Mr.. Cohen reached New-York,
than he was overtaken by the slanderous state
H. 10 ARA Uln
there as speedily as speedily as possible he re-
turned to San Francisco to meet his deamers face
to face. MIR. Naeee was now struggling to get
into his hands the funds of Adams g. Co., and the
.Jadge WAS known to be his friend. referee
WAS appointed to examine the accounts before
whom an inquisitOrial investigation was set on
foot by Mr.. Park, tending 10 disclose the private
affairs of Palmer, Cook g. Co. The assignees.
by advice of counsel, refused to answer certain
questions The Judge required them to answer.
sEd orSeTfd ihsPs rt il that me FUNDS were all
paI nisheed in their hands, and on other grounds,
and sought an appeal to the Supreme Court OF the
State But the Judge refused the appeal, and
fined them $500 each for contempt of Court, and
ordered them to prison till the funds were paid
over. By babsas corpus and other legal pro
ceedings the case was suspended for decision by
the Supreme Court which ordered that Jokes &
Cohen should give bonds for the money, as they
had already proposed to do, until the Supreme
Court should determine the question. The sum
at stake was think, 1895, 900, and the amount
of bonds required was double that sum.
A number Of our best citizens came forward
with alacrity as bondsmen. They were subjected
to scrutinizing--it may be said an inquisitorial
exaninatioD-all their liabilities Of every kind
taken in view and their capabilities reduced to the
lowest possible figure. There was no want OF In
diyiduals as securities but the examination was
conducted 70 as to throw every obstacle in the
way, while The Butlois made q regular business
every day Of abusing the parties who dared come
forward to justify, in order to deter others II pos
sibe. There was an object in this delay. Mr..
Cohen had been already detained here some two
or three months, and was known to be very
anxious to return to his family and also to estab
lish some business relations in New-YOrk. Mr..
Park was determined. in carrying out his plans OF
revenge TO prevent him if possible. At length,
when il was supposed the securities obtained were
ample the Judge decided that a certain additional
amount was requisite. Yesterday Michael Reese,
eea one Of our most substantial men, justified
before the referee, in much larger sum than the
balance required. Unless the Judge can find some
pretext for delay which no one else anticipates,
the bond will be accepted in the morning, and the
matter settled for the present. distinguished
lawyer faid to me to-day, that he did not believe
that such bond had ever been exacted or given
in Christian land.
One word about Alfred A. Cohen. He came to
California when mere boy, not twenty years of
age without fortune, without friends He bent
himself TO business and especially to the building
up Of credit and character the means Of success
This was at time when drinking and gambling
were carried on in every second house. He re-
solved to live above reproach and he has nobly
kept his resolution. His moral character is not
suspected even by bis bitterest foes. Not a man
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