Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-11-09

1t is this. Contempt of coort Is an in ciden.
10 the Of oEress Of judicial business then before
the Court. II there be a case on trial before
the Court ar the time alleged contem PIT is Of
fered. the order for the punishment OF the Of
renee does not constitute ne,c case, but Is q
ways enter,ainsd as part OF proceedings Of the
case on trial; hence, in the eye of the law, the
language Of Mr.. Bradley cannot be separated
or torn away from the case W hich had been on
trial before Judge Fisher.
Now, with reference to the paper that sub.
sequently followed, although ihat is not as
sued by counsel In the nature Of a contempt OF
Court, though II enters into 80 other field Of ia
dulry on the part of the court. and
that IL as to the professional depart
ment OF the members OF its Bar, OF
which they are made the guard IN this
proceeding by the law and imme morial usage
AND Ills unnecensary to discuss nj. but IT b
nad an effect in this matter. 1t is said that this
paper was not lnci.ed with view to lighting.
L presume 1t was not. tits my mpres sion that
two thirds OF them ore not, unless the party
sending such can get some ad vantage as TO dis.
tar or weapons and assassinate somebody.
The Language of il Is this: ssSir- In the alter.
catien which occurred between us. when you
returned TO the courtroom after the ADJOURN
ment, on the % Of July, you observed that you
were sick, and were then pleased to add you
know where 10 find me-" That looks little
like intimidation. 1t looks a little as IL Il
would come within the code "knewn 10
gentlemen" (which is the ordinary missioner
L belleve) as though there were noae ex-
cept those who settled moral and met ,ph vsi-
where to ind me. i hold myself responsible
in everv form for whatever I say or do or
words to that effect, after which you applied
TO me the most approbious epitnets.
There Is but one Interpretation of such an in
timidation received among gentlemen That
mas the ring OF the old metal in 1t. 81 told you
you have recovered, and that the trial
Of the then pending case being now
closed. we are now both At liberty. That no
time may be necessarily lost, / beg that you
A. a NJ An nj
emily when 1t will suit you 10 meet me out of
this District" That 10 an old ear mark also
That we may arrange 10 our mutual salts
faction the point OF difference between US scith.
out mourning the risk and odium that might &C.
company any controversy here an public. To
the same view l take the liberty to hand you
Now, we are Obliged to believe here tuat
was not intended as q challenge, because a
gentleman OF the bar in high standing, and
with whom It is my pleasure to say there has
never been any misun derstanding, either in
personal or official relations, says 1t was not so
intended: but while tn liz NAV be So we are sur
that the respondent would not claim that
every body else would not understand IL to be
a challenge, and that the Judge who received
1t might not be very excusable for understand
ing ii in that light.
Mr.. Bradley.-May interrupt your honor
TO remark that have not as vet heard OF any
one who has read it putting that construction
upon II.
The Chief Justice.-well, am not very IA.
miliar with the code honorable.
MIR Bradley.-l did, il is true, read the af-
hdavit which led to my arrest, but notwith-
standing this have never heard any other in
depreciation put upon 1t than thai it was q
tons.
The Chief Justice.-well. L do not know
what 1t means, then. 1t is not, however. i'm.
poTtant to this question, and L would not give
II that construction of a challenge in a crimi-
nal case without kno,cing that it was so intend.
ed My impression is, that it does not mean
NJ uch OF anything
Ii carries about it very suspicious badges that
somebody might mistake tor a challenge, in
their Ignorance OF thorough knowledge OF
Tie code honorable. 1t is NOT, however. as
said before. strictly involved in the investiga-
ton OF this case. We do not base our action
upon that paper, for reasons not only made
TO the future. We understand that an iyesti.
CATION has been initiated and we have felt the
propriety OF passing il by. Our action is based
upon the first clause in the response, and w hiIs
We all feel as great reluctance in what we feel
compelled TO do as sincere regret; whilst
we all estimate the great learning, the
great power as an advocate of the
he occupies at this bar, when we remember the
many good arguments he has made before u.s.
and the many agreeable relations we have ad.
do eSG duty, m snd wonIs no, So to !,
without feeling that j would under
similar circumstances lay my own head
beneath the ak. 1t must be done. however,
Mr. bradley be dismembered from the bar of his
Court.
Mr.. Bradley do not know If your Hoaors
please but that ought to express to the court
my thanks for the manner IN which this pro.
ceeding has been conducted, and at the same
time for the manner in which have be IN DIS
practicable to retire from practice at Ia, bar.
1t IL the manner of my taking of, as Shakes.
pear says, which affects me most. have had
many pleasant hours with the court, and SO far
as my intercourse with your hono-s now upon
the bench is concerned, think it has never
been disturbed mp to this time but
10 one single instance, which i am happy
10 say resulted in what 1 regard as a very
warm friendship.
In taking my leave of the court, II can DO
said to take my leave after having been turned
out, desire to return your honors thanks for
having dismembered me from the bar.
ORPHANS COURT, Judge Pwceu-Second
general and second individual accounts of
Richard G. Policy. guardian to orphans of
Ihos. MEG uire, approved and passed.
ROBBERY OF SToRR-For a number of
months past the store OF Carter, Yates & Wis.
wall, dry goods dealers. 9TH street, near the
avenue, has been plliered of valuable goods,
and the case was placed in the hands OF
Messrs. Bigley and Kelly, detectives. who set
themselves to work. and last evening becom.
ing satisfied that Francis o. Edmonston, one
OF tae clerks, was the principal In the robberIss,
loox him In charge. He was taken to head
quarters, and made clean breast, acknowl.
ecRIn That he had given the goods to Hattie
Bailey, one of Madam Wolfe's girls who with
Kate King. had previously been spotted" by
the officers on account of the stylish dress,
DC. The officers took possession of the bag !.
gage and found about $3.50 worth of silks
plaids, &c, which goods, with the accused
girls, were taken to police headquarters. The
girls were subseq uently dismissed. and Ed
monston held for further hearing by Justice
Walter.
GERMAN COOPERATIVE BUILD AssoCIA.
TON, NO. IA new organization Of one of
those now.popular institutions took place last
evening, in the Arion Hall, 35s TIA street, and
many Of our most respected German fellow.
citizens are members. About 300 shares at
- so per share were taken, and a resolution
passed to elect permanent officers on Friday,
10Th, at the German Hall, 18th street, between
+ and Il streets. The following well. known
citizens are connected with the association
Charles kloman, VIM. Metzerott, Aug. Sell.
hansen, +. Tobriner, Z. L. Schmidt Aug.
Schmedtie.