The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-12


Sm:-In your paper the Daily Netos OF this date
there appears card signed with the name Of Lyman b.
Scott, in which card the writer whoever he may be-
evidently tries 10 make the public believe that the
person solely responsible for the commencement OF
action against and your partners In the management
of the Kentucky lotteries have diligently sought for
this Lyman B. Scott but thus far my search been
In vain and am naturally brought TO the conclusion
that no such person exists But do know one Lyman
sttuted action in the United States Circuit Court
Judge shpman presiding on Thursday 81 of May inst.
OF YOURSELF that the arrest made the defendant
gave bail In the Of 81 000 This has 80 far as
know, progressed no further.
Now for my concern in the matter A few days
before the action referred to was commenced Lyman c.
Scott and his father called upon and explained the
nature Of complaint which the first named had made
before Justice Mcneil Of this city. That complaint
entertained the Judge issued orders OF arrest the
Tor Of them OF the Kentucky lotteries wefo
arrested and gave bail in the Of $40 900 each
swer The complaint suit was TO recover from the
lottery managers al 900 alleged by Scott to have bcen
lost by him within brief period In the purchase OF
tickets and policies For the purpose of streng henng
his case and getting the track Of evidence which he
wanted, he applied to me, knowing that was In posi-
ton where at least ought to know something Of the
workings Of lottery management had been absent from
the city for several months and until this call from Ly
man c. Scott had no knowledge Of any complaints or
quits against lottery managers OF any kind whatever At
Lyman Scots request Icheerully and promptly drew
up memorandum OF such facts within my own know
ledge deemed material in his case the statements In
this memorandum together with other facts In his pos
session or In his statement reduced to AFFIDAVIT
by his counsel James T. Brady Esq, which AFFIDAVIT,
after careful consideration signed and 10 by
Lyman Scott and he subsequently took pains 10 have
published in most OF tho daily papers OF the city In
that affidavit Lyman C. Scott that he Is informed
and believes that the Kentucky lotteries lin which you
hold the largest INTEREST," fraduleny and malicious
ly drawn; and after being drawn, the numbers
altered with tho intent defraud and cheat him and
others out Of their money! and that this alleged fraud
was perpetrated in your interest This affidavit H. In all
material parts reproduction Of the made before
Justice Monell' while was absent from the city, and
long before ever had any conversation with man c.
Scott on the subject
Now propose to prove all tho charges made In the
affidavit OF Lyman G. Scott submitted to Judge Ship
man. except the alleged loss of forty one thousand dol
lars that Is to say, will establish upon your own and
your copartners evidence, provided you and they do
not decline to all questions pertinent TO the ISSUE
the ground that such answers would degrade or
crmnate you and Them the truth OF the allegations OF
fraudulent and unfair drawings set forth In the an
davit Let either Judge Hilton, Judge Perrepon Judge
prominent professional be chosen referee to take
testimony with open doors and entire freedom from
secrecy, and viii bind myself In ample security,
satisfactory to the referee 70 pay all expenses OF
tho Investigation; and If ! fail to prove the
allegations set forth In Lyman G. Scots affidavit
presented 10 Judge shipman and on which the Judge
caused you to be arrested except to the SAL 0o0)
for the benefit OF the orphans Of that State any other
charity be see ted by the Mayor OF New York, the
money TO he deposited In proper hands before the inves
t-aton begins II do prove the allegations Of fraud
above noted or as charged In Lyman c. Scous andavit
you shall pay IS, 900 TO the same object.
Az you have given especial prominence 70 the card
signed Lyman b. Scott whom believe TO be mythical
person, presume your sense Of justice will at once
award me the right OF heuring NJ c. sTANLY.
May o. 1865.