The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-27


Again.
CDARGB OF FRAUD AGAINST THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF MARKETS.
An investigation has been going before Mayor he
for the hast few days charges preferred against
Mr.. James Irving tho supernten lent Of Markets, by
Nesss. James Bushneid and Johe McGovern, holders Of
stands the West Washington Market premises. Tho
OonpainaDts charge Mr.. Irving with having illegally and
wropgfuly extortcd attempted extort, money from
them for issuing permits Their afdavts did not show
that Mr. Irving received demanded the money in per
son but that other influential parties acted as agents
Several witnesses examined yesterday before the
Mayor but nothing liking guilt directly upon Mr. Irving
was elected Mr.. John Mckeon, counsel for McGovern,
Mr. Devln, counsel for Irving, and City Inspector Della
On the part Of the defence the following witnesses
called VIM. Ward, Sylvester Robson Mathew II. Chase,
Chas Gallagher, jeremiah g. lane and Alex. st. Johns
They all that Mr. Irving and Mr. Austin, Clerk OF
the market not only never asked for money In consdera
to take ''any grease in any shape or form whatever
Mr.. John McGovern one OF the complanants was then
called and cross examined his affidavit by Mr. Austin
He swore as folowsi never came to Mr. Austin In rela-
ton my stand; came 70 Mr.. Irving in compliance
with notice to attend at the Office; received the notice
from Mr.. Austin TO show cause why should vacate
both Of my stands; never went after Mr. Austin;
stated my grievances to the Mayor, and took his advice;
went to party IN Centre market-Mr. Kehos-whS
by Mr.. Banker, Mr.. Irvings clerk, to go to
Kehoe; handed the letter to Mr. Irvings clerk;
they were TO stop proceedings until this party should see
him; presume Mr.. Irving got the letter. him at the
Office and told him would not lose the stand for $780,
did net offer him the $500; he said would not lose any
thing but TO let the affair drop; have before Mr.
Banker that occupied the stands In the market;
several weeks ago. gave him the numbers and gave the
names and numbers; swore that had two stands and
two names the front which has been taken away has
jured my stand; would now sell for 81 OOO while
cost me originally 50 600; know q man named Thomas
johnson; was advised to 60 and him. that he had
great influence with Mr. Irving, and that he could obtain
permits for stands; went to see him; the persons
who advised Mr.. Reed and Harpell; ]
went to Mr. Johnson he said, " Mr.. Mcovorn you know
how these things are managed, and it will cost you
something. Hou much will you givef'' ] said would
give from $50 to $780, saw him passing my stand the
next day. when he beckoned TO me; went TO him. and
he SAID, "Ths thing win cost you $5O0' replied that
could not pay than $780, did not pay IT, after this
he said there resolution before the Common Council
10 give power to the Superintendent OF Markets Mr.
Irving and Mr. Auntin after when Irving
sAd he would cut space CT my stand four feet from the
upper side
At this stage the investigation postponed until
O'Clock this afternoon.
Mr.. George Harpell, the person referred to in connec
ton with the McGovern Washington market has de-
sired to say that whatever part he took with reference
70 the Of McGovern In the OF
70 certain queries put to him. and desire to take any
Part the trouble having interest connection there
with