The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-12-28
4 SWEENY-- BROOKS. -,
The Day Of the Democratic
Publication.
Alleged Libel by she Editors Of the
Express.
An Examination Demanded BY
Mr.. Sweeny. A@
reinforcement OF the Case TIL
January, III = A-l +

Our rsaders will remember that the Oh lost NJ
Peter b swesay appeared before Recorder Hoffman -
chambers. aud entered complaint against the editors u
tho Esprss for libel Tho afdavs was very lengthy
and col forth Substantially that Mr. Brooks charged NJ
sweony with connivIug with the Republican STATE Con-
mittes, for the purpose Of defeating James Broolu
In tho Eighth Congressional dissict that the Barr.
Swesny mon created Inspectors Election and thAs
Thomas J. Barr, Brooks opponsn, received $4,000 "a
consideration his remainng In the neld oanddato
against Brooks and that In Wow Of tho family and po
cal relations sxlssing betweeu Mr. Barr and Pssse
sweeuy aud particularly Of the conceded fact that Mr.
Barr nominated solely because M Swesny said b
must be- tho public will regard this payment ~ made
not merely Mr. Barr. but 70 Mr. swseny. Tho hoass
democrats OF Tammapy Hall, whore Mr.. Swesny b .
.ss- Of che General COMMITTEES, and The dsmocraits
managers The Sats who have rscoSniss1 Mr. SWesay
. member OF the stats COMMITTEES, will perosive
that the charge frequently made 10 the Espres that NJ
sweeuy bstra ing tho democracy 70 Thurlow Wed
Co., was fully warranted. That Mr. Swesny dssignsl
beray tho confidence Of tho party with which 10
heretofore acted manifest The fact that although
vote any Congress Ticket the vote for Dodge 10 ~
distric. !: more than two hundred larger than thas
with the republicans ran Barr 70 catch democrats
votes, whle they themselves voted for Dodge. Ths
truth ", that this conspiracy vas more extensive
than has supposed and the purpose securing
70 the pretended democrats engaged in IL share In he
defeat Of Governor seymour The vote Of . number &
the districts wards where the conspratos had some
strength which and will Do cited clearly establishes
this fact We know only when and where the money
paid to Mr.. Barr, but who present 81 time
Barr w Sy any proceeding on their part. give us -
senent OF suopno. TO compel the attsndaoce Of VIZ
nesses We win establish the truth OF what We charge n
the most positive manner" Is..s vrf.a8 81
Mr.. Sweeuy AYERS that the above ID gross and uah-
Ssr 40 .usd o the q sus ss1
James Brooks Mr. Erastus Brooks was arrested ID hi
ted him TO BAIL but James Brooks being out Of town.
A preliminary examination was demanded By the de-
PENDANTS which was set down for yesterday morning.
As tho case Of notoriety and public interest
the Recorder, supposed concluded that u would p
better TO conduct the 10 the large room Of the
General Sessions rather than at his private chambers
Although there had been notice OF whom the case
would up, there quite number of we'll known
politicians on hand spostod up on the aAir,
and OF the examination had gone on tho court
tive Interested spectators OF the
during the proceedings tho place whore The great
AZ eleven O'Clock the time hxed for the bearing the
Recorder took his seat the bench and said he
Mr. James Brooks the Defendant were 10 attendsnos.
Mcssra Ne son J. Waterbury and John H. Ashton rcprs
.eotsd the Brooks, and lessrs James Brady and h.
After o few nome N delay,
Brooks and believed they would BE- ready
TO Mr. Brooks only arrived 10 town on Saturday.
svsa among thsnssvss Is % The Oe Of sxamiuasioa =
be adopted, and, az IL was holiday week. u would -
very difficult obtain the attendance Of Witnesses For
they would be unable 70 on fhe
10 the cross. examination Of the defendant
Mr.. A. r. lawrence replied that they were ready
and anxious 10 proceed as Mr.. Brady arrived,
and he was expected every moment Tho gentle
had four ave weeks 70 consult with thar csstss
and they ought 10 os fully prepared 10 60 on now.
The Recorder observed that he named this week fce
the purpose going with The examination because
week. aad be supposed that oil parties inter
without delay. He he Rscorder) perfectly wiIaG
10 tx any time thai wsud be most convenient 70 tho
COUNSEL however Distant but he wanted 70 20 viii
the examination without unnecessary delay postpone
ment, and he thought the examination was not hnA
during the interval Of the terms Of the courts The
gasemsnm OF counsel would be such - 70 make Ne
matter drag slowly along.
Mr. LAwrspcs said they ready 70 proceed 20 moe
row, or that day, SO far 40 they were concerned
Mr.. Anthem said there could be disposition on elthe4
aide to delay. because II where both parks
stood In tho position of attack.
Mr. Waterbury said that he had TO 80 20 Albany TIN
week. his ocai duties such 81 the close OF TOE
year that u would be impossible TOR MIN 70 20 On thm
week
The Recorder asked how u would suit the counsel 10
70 on the fourth Monday OF January.
Mr. Lawrence stated that Mr.. Brady bad case before
the Supreme Court OF the United States which he would
be called upon argue about tbst time but far be
(Nr IL was concerned, he would not object 10 post
nouement OF the case till next month.
Altar some further deeultory conversation by the
COUNSEL Mr.. Brady did not arrive tho Recorder
set down examination for the fourth Monday Janu-
sry at twelve O'Clock, provided MI Brady's profss-
sonal engagements do not conflict with th arrapgemeaS