The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-11
The Hatch and Mckinley FIasco.


THE PARTIES IN CouRr-M'KIsLEY, SENIOR, HIS OWN
C0UNsEI-HE WANTS TO BE LET SEVERELY
ALOSE''-M KINLEY, JUNIOR, ACCEPTS THE SAME
cOHDIroNs-iHE CASE THEN wiTHDRAwN-
ExEUNr oMNEs, ErC.
The case Of Mckinley vs.. Mckinley, father and son,
which had been for time pending, and which grew
out OF the scene the Cora Hatch lecture eomo few
weeks ago. up for final hearing yesterday before
Justice Bowling, OF the Tombs Police Court The pro-
ceediugs were opened in the Judges room, he not
decming necessary TO tho ends Of justice 10 have
tho tried before the expcctant crowd that cd the
outer court. ssm.s
Tho McKiulsys, senior junior, wore in attendance
the former bis counsel-Nr Howe appearing for
tho junior. Mrs. Hatch also present. with fe
male attendant.
The being called on Mr.. Howe stated that his
CLIENT moved by tho cnreatics OF his family, was aux
that Investigation should take place and which
could only tend 70 expose family matters, and there ore,
for sake the complainant himself, he hoped the
matter would be allowed to stop at this stage This
adoated, woud dsappoint the morbid curiosity
and alay the unhealthy exctcne with which too many
people looked forward for the publication OF The parcu
lars The complainant himseif, be thought,
would the necessity tor this course rs no case could
be established against his client on the complaint put
IL could b. claimed at the time ard the place
whom and where his client charged with improper
conduct the pce there assembled were gathered Tor the
purposes OF religious wrship and therefore, there was
violation Of tho statute quoted IN the complaint.
With reference the other statute upon dsorderly
any OF tho oiei ces therein enumerated.
Justice Dowlng-rhat section relates to acts done out
OF doors.
Mr. Howe-Yes, your Honor IL relates ferocious dogs
a. large, night walkers aud characters Of that sort
Nothing of that Is charged here only hope that the
complaint may now he dismissed.
'Jrstice Dowling-The Court you'd be very happy 10
see the case thus disposed o. and thus save the comma
revealed II the case goes on.
Mckinley. sr.-Notwi,hstanding the eloquent al.
dress OF COUNSEL I cannot consent 10 withdraw the
case. All my allegations be- sustained, and
win show that tho eloquent counsel has not properly
read the law tbe subject will show that his client
did come TO public neeting,t place Of public wor-
sp which he disturbed, and threatened personal vio
lencc my SELF and here 10 invoke the protcc.
ton Of the law have no array VI counsel protect
me- but stand here strong tn the majesty Of ry rights
but out OF respect 10 public feeling and the future stand
ing and social condition OF the family, which the plaintiff
seems to estimate very lightly we are anxious that the
/ The Court to complainant-tan you prove that
Mckinley, 81 Undoubtedly. sir; undoubtedly That
cannot be questioned and am surprised TO find persons
Mr.. aowe-It was advertised as a lecture
Mckinley, SIT Is a place OF worship There was
there peaceful assembage. and establish the fact
people this country and Of many others ia other parts
can establish my clse without the aid Of counsel.
Mr.. Howe-There are instances when counsel refuse
Justice nowlina-Admittng that IL was q religious
meeting, which the complainant says he IN ready
prove, the must 60 the complaint be mot with
drawn
Mr.. Howe-I withdraw my appeal. Lot the case 90
Mckinley, S.--f the young enters into recog
nzsnccs not TO modest me In any way In future will
withdraw.
Mr.. Howe-No, sir; We cannot enter into recogni.
zances when have committed offence II you
wish drag the before tho public prepared
II out OF regard 10 my client personally that
anxious 10 have the charge withdrawn, but on &C
count Of dear members OF his family who should
DO dear you air. him. and who ought 70 be az
much respected by the father 40 by the son. As B
now, we accept the issue.
Justice Downg-Tbc matter must proceed; but the
Court would have been glad 10 further exposure
avoided. Crowds came here 10 catch glimpse Of the
parties, Of the woman whose Is involved and
hear all the scandal that may TO light To have II
proved that 10 religious meeting and for religious
worshp, would have 70 refer II 70 jury OF clergy
men.
Mckinley, SRI want sir, 70 be let severely alone.
Justice Dowlins-1here 10 no use in further talking-
proceed, sir.
Mckinley, ST. called out-Mr. Ludden, take the stand,
sir.
Justice Dowling-I do mot think this creditable pro-
cecdiug.
Mckinley, Jr--I promise that win never touch that
man a. long ~ live. ] can show that my mother,
sisters and friends have written and beseeched me 10
Keep this thing quiet.
Justice Dowlins--Not 60 near hin public meetings or
religious meetings
MCKINLEY, Jr.--No, cir.
Mckinley, Sr.-1hen withdraw my case
arranged. -