The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-03
THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
Close Of mo CestimsNy for the Prosecutions
Evidence for tho Ds1eDce.


Evidence for tho DsfoDce.
SIXTH BAY.
The Investigation In this was resumed yesterday
fns Mayor tho Recorder and tho CITY Jadgs being pre-
sent The eross examination of H. Branch It under
stood, was to take place; but In compliance with the
quest OF dessdants counse it postponed another
time.
Mr. Brady said the question pending ON the last day o.
the Investigation was in regard to tho admissibity Of
the papers purporsng to b copies Of ths Brnudon Re-
gister. he willing, however, that Mr.. Branch
should be examined upon al points, those referring
TO the documents which the counsel for the
desired to introduce. He also, he said willing that
the adavi Of Mr.. Branch should be given evidence
II testified to under OATH n
Mr. Branch them under OATH testified tina. 1t waa sub
staaaly true and that tho docusnts therein were aso
true rhis affidavit has been already published aud ali
E brady sstsd that the Remaining witne.s.. for the
Mr. Branch He desired thus Tor the purpose Of
expedtns the case There he said. great clamor
wanted to show the public that delay was not attri
butabls to the m, but to he ether side.
Mr. Noyes remarked that to adopt such course as
that requested by Mr.. Brady would in his opinion DO
out OF the ordinary line pursued such He
Mr. Brssy said that be mshs waive the cross ex.mi
nation OF Mr. Branch but he would now state taat he
That throughout The xhos q this s be had ac
tuated BY tsr patty prejudice against the Chief Of
The Court announced sts decision in favor Of Mr..
Bradys request to postpone the examination of Mr..
fence. It was he said, the Arst time that put
upon trial for being BORN In another country. he
charge Of being an sen TSs CO consuon q this STATE ia
provides that uso,a officer may be removed for cause
Chief is not cizen Of the United States, but, as
would be shown own. by respectable witnesses, he
mother who bad he best light had not 'o1 only tod
him. but they had also told others think continued
unless witnesses are wanted who we're present at tho
Iarturton II was his intention IN addition to this,
prove that his father was naturaaea citizen Ct this
made to deface the books in the Marics Court oeinng
the record Of his naturazaon and that they eavorsd
He would prove too that the who got up prose-
cuton were guilty Of forgery and fraud falsehooi
The first witness examined for defence was Edward
Webb, who testified as folowsl was born in the year
tect born in Eglsnd-thsre's where found myself
at least when first knew anything; here In 1917
ard have resided here since; have known George
W. MAtsell since he was child; was subpenaei By
the codnmittee on this case knew Mr.. Aia.sell's
father and mother | saw Mr.. Matsell FIRST at
like one of John Bulls children" he good sni
horest man as ever lived; kne Mrs. Matsel;
told by Mr. Matse that he had bsen here before Mes.
Matse told that George Augustus we're both born
in this sonniy; she tod that about twenty thirty
samuel Marsh being sworn testified as folows:I am
connected with snt called the New York
Dying and Printing Establishment" am Presiden. OF
apprentice in my establishment fpaper handed
to wness this his indenture; it is signed by me- Mr.
Matsel served out his time ia my employment.
TIE ndenture ated 26th octoSor 1896 and bound
him apprentice for six years. at the age Of fifteen.
Witness continued-I have known Mr.. Masse,l ever
Thomas s. Day testified follows-I live at 100 Pearl
street. Brooklyn; knew r. Matsell and kne his father
ard mother; became acquainted with them in 1888;
intimate with them, and lived in their house
about year. talked with them about Georges place o.
bi.th; had conversation with the old Gentleman about
political matters spoke to him about Cays speesh
against the United States Bank. which delve in
the year George was born; he said George was born in
New York. be was an old fashioned republican Eugish
map ana lover Of the institutions Of this country Mrs.
Maten also spoke about the birth Of George in 1888
hsd q child born which named George Mstsel; when
the child was five or Fix weeks old broogns him round
to Mrs MaelPs and she remarked then that he and his
nsmesske old New Workers; old Mr. M.tse had no
limp In his walk.
the last few years have followed the pork business; my
sen is alive row; his pame is George Matsell Day;
not Ss s With rd the fsa Mss M IN w lived
mother lived with him at times (rhe witness here
repeated what be had before stated about Henry Clay the
United States Bank and the Chie Of Police being born in
this country Mrs. Matsel said that her boy
born far fom where his namesake born-that they
were both old New Workers..
Br. NJ D. Van Pelt sworn testified as folovs:-I am
physician and have praciced In this city twenty
thirty years; 6rs became acquainted with the Matsel
family In 1888; called to attend William who Is
dead; converscd frequently with the members Of the
family and particularly with the old lady and gentleman
about the birthplace Of Ge7rge; the father claimed him
distinctly American child and William predicted
that he would occupy elevated position in New York
magistrate; the old gentleman gave his reason for
giving him the name of Washingon-that he had great
1--we for that character and for the institutions the
country.
Crcss-examined- conversation was In 1888 or 34;
Englishman Mr.. Matsel very liberal and had
high for the great Of thfs country should
infer from their claiming him American child that
lie born here they claimed this country his birth
place. they said he born in this country don't
think that he claimed American child from his
60 oahead qualities, but because he born in the
United States.
George L. Shaw testified foows:I reside In Brook
yp, IS Prospect street; have lived in Brooklyn
1871 born there; have known the Chief since
1926 first met him board Of ship called the London
Trader lying in the stream at the foot Of Roosevelt street,
ve made voysge together shipmates to Canton;
knew him George W. Batsell; after return home
learned that the "W." stood for Washington thought
Re was American boy; he regarded board
ship; made the acquaintance Of his parents when got
back there two three months difference In
ages; was born on tho 2fth Of September, 1911.
Here the case was adjourned to saturday
City Intelligence.
TBE lcg IN TIE RIVER Yesterday the flood tide
and southwest wind caused the East river to be