New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-19
The SYRONG-BENNEIY LIBEL CASE.
Fourth Days PrCceedings-ExaminatiOn Of
Witnesses Continued.
Lobbyists Defined by a Lieutenant-Governor--
More Contract Developments.
MINISTERS, LAWYERS, AND PHYSICIANS ON THE STAND.


tho Kings Comfy Circuit Court yesterday morning the in
terst was evidently kept mp. the being quite full
az previously Of those who from various excited TO
watch its progress The counsel Tor the defense resumed 'he
TESTIMONY OF Tx-ALDERMAS WALLACE.
Ex.Alderman James b. Wallace was the first witness ana
having been being examnedIby District Attorney MOT
ris derosed as follows reside IN sehermerhoTn ha s
cyi business is In New York; have known pantn aDou,
people prior May II. 1865 except from the result OF hh
Ia from that date i based on his general reputation SINCE
May II, ls6j should say his character was bad.
TESTIMONY OF Mr.. BEARD.
Mr. William Beard sworn-I reside at No. III Amtyst,
Brookyn from lao until about five or SIX
wears Ggo have known plaintiff since 1885, his general repn
uretty inst had something TO do with Van Bruntst.
O. You had a claim before the Common COunclf Objected
the ground that the defense lad no right TO prove ac
of the complainant which had reference 10 the libel alleged
in the complaint Counsel for the defense said they proposed
10 prove the compliments bad character for official corrup
ton and they conended that they lad right to put In THIS
testimony The Court asked the counsel to pat the question
in full what be desired to elicit fon the witness so that
In regard TO yogr claims for tie work You did Van
Brnn a. did Mr. Strong. while Alderman Of the city demand
from you money as condition Tor Allowing
vonr claim TO go through the Common Counc Objected to
O. Vel now let us have an answer to the question as to
is good or badf A. | should call Il bad
Tie Cour-You asked what his general character
from what tue people generally say oil hu-not nom yonf own
private opinion a. have answered from debate nave
heard from people generally.
TESTIMONY OF GR. CoLGAN.
Mr. Thomas Coean the next witness and deposed Thus
reside in Oxords know Demas Strong have heard some
people talk bis reputation since this trial. only snow what
he peope say of hm do know anything myself tlnk
majority those whom have heard speak Of him prior to
May H. 1865 spoke rather poorly Of him; could not FORM
good opinion OF him. because public opinion seemed 10 DC inc
Cross eIaminedNevcr kept Of those whom heard
speak against plaintiff DO know OF one when can name VINO
penaed Saturday nights did not spend the entire season OIL
ie65 in Albany -,,,o,-. On 49,, co,,
William Colt sworn: Am acquainted plaintiff cannot
give his reputation prior TO May 1000 should say hat az ne
present time his character is not good in regard TO municipal
and legislative proceedings .
Crossexamned-I AZ No. Carropace; have knoU
Tne have seen occasional articles against plaintiff some
since May s6 they have been somewhat dengnciaofy have
Bookya T and also IN Tie Eagle do not specifically re-
i''"'''' '"' TESTIMONY OF Mr.. DEGRAw.
Mr. Aaron Defraw next sworn' Have resided In ia
maica about eight years 90 not snop eh9 p party IN n
think obtained legislation ir that n Albany ~ ls we
had the Company Secretary Mr. Black IN Albany at that
time aid moi see Strong with reference to legislation at any
Time should say that Strong general reputation Is very bad
good as the counses Is that is asking me- generally keep
sober.
Mr. Thomas IIoahan sworn; reside in BROOKLYN; have
known Demas Strong perhaps five six years. heard people
speak pretty hard Of bis integrity as en- official prior TO May
los do his general reputation in that respect
Oaae' y" ", Mn sFNpIR RECALLED FOR TIE pFPESsR
Mr. John L. spadcr recalled and questioned concerning
0u' "' -"'" TfsrIMoSY or Mr.. LEWIS
Mr. william Il. Lewis sworn am Secretary OF the
Rrooyn civ Railroad Company have known Demas Strong
m or - years general reputation prior 10 May l-t5
not very good know Of some legislation at Albany IN 100
In reference sewering kenaye provision was inserted
In that bill canceing contract do not OF my own kDoN
edge know whether MT strong favored Tia, measure or not,
quite active politics also has Mr. strong our respect
heard bis own friends speak III him. there were differences
within Tia marty perhaps bter than those felt ny mem
diferences nor by newspaper reports IN the least.
TESTIMONY or Mr. MILLS
Abraham SG; f Mex. n Sn' M ,T sToni am
1854; was Treasurer Of the Rdgewood Road In s6 10
taned Mr. strong simply enpoyed do not know Of his
receiving any compensation therefor DO no know OF b., own
what common opinion Of bis integrity ~ be was
counsel, he vas elected after meeting held in his office
which Is In the same building but lie not elected before
,heIOler oaiesr we're Le'yera the Secretary was be-
TESTIMONY or MR.. SWEENEY
Mr. William Sweeney called, but could give no opinion
The prosecution here called Gov Afford Of
the witnesses for the defense were not present at the Time
TESTIMONY oF LfEUr.-Goy. AIN ORD.
Tho Hon Thomas G.. AlyoId sworn, and deposod as
follows am at present e,ernor Of this state
s Senator Strong and deem bis character as ar as
Cross exsmned-I knew nothing Mr. Strong except when
met him Senator personal acquaintance with him be-
gas s6 heard him spoken against 10 that short
reference corruption and taking brides hot by Senators
but by Of who are there constantly aud con-
q What is lobby man A. ie,u@o the ordinary nary &C.
around legislative halls for the purpose of making weak
kneed men think they great deal Of power and in con-
sequence OF that opinion they make living
d Are they great IN number. A. Not very.
q Give idea about how many A. Twenty or thirty
that average attendance; don't think more regular
professional lobbyists there's there some who go
there for the purpose OF getting some hns through
q Don't they get pretty good living apparently A.
IL not money often given those procure bills to be
passed or defeated A. Yes, SIR
O. They deal on hand with tho people who wish to
bills and the other with people who wish to defeat
o. Their revenue Is derived from that calling A. believe
RedectI think had been introduced to Senator Strong
in eCi did not hear anything against hs reputation Dues
ton whether would have been possible for him not TO nave
Recross.e1amoea-Am of tho same political party with
''"'''' wv TESTIMONY or MR.. MCCORMICK.
Nj John H MeCOr@ies sworn have resdea n Brook,
cant say that know anything OF bis reputation for official
integrity OF what people say Of him. have heard people
'p'"A u TESTIMONY on MR. LFAycRAFr.
Mr. william Leaycrsfi sworn ! know pemas strong r
utation In the community IL good.
Cros.examiued-I live Huntington l.. T.. am brother
naw OF Senator Strong; there family quarres In
existence between don't reeoeet about going 70 MI
TORS being subpenaed; remember Mr. Strong presenting
claim TO following which is law suit, spoke to Mr. Ben,
nett about this my relations with MI strong are not
friendly and have not been for some wears.
TESTIMONY OF MR.. SWIFT.
Mr. Swift sworn-I live In Brookiyni have known Mr
Drma, Strong about years. know his general reputation
prior TO MAY II. 1865 II il bad
been contractor for about 10 years.
once had quarrel Senator Strong when be tried to cheat
mes have spoken 10 him since but nave SPOKEN ABOUT
him behind his back
TESTIMONY Mr.. DUSEL
Mr. John H. punel sworn--Iive in NewJerseyj Mr..
Strong was nv partner In CALIFORNIA; bis character In less
was bad know his general reputation and never heard any
ore speak well Of him. q.
Cross.examnedI am speaking terms with Mr. Strong
bat not ON very friendly terms had difficulty with bin
while In California.
TESTIMONY OF MR. LFECRAFr
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