The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-14

AItCHCO
Confederate Govrrnment-itan a Million I'm.
Before Judge Biachford
Up,ied Sdfes 20. yenon X. .stercnsnn.-Yestcrday
morning United states Dssric: Attorney Samuel G.
Courtney before judge Baschford. moved the post
ponemens this ti the next term, sho ground
that the government not prepared 10 go on with II
In consequence OF the absence OF important Witnesses
Ho explained 70 the thai so amount involved Is
about halfa million OF dollars The claim Of the gov
ernmsns is tina, the defendant Stevenson, from
tho Southern States, during tho rebellion. q large
quantity Of cotton belonging 70 the lato rebel
government. the proceeds o. which no funded u bis
operation witnesses Tor tho gosernnsnt we're not
time since when tue case was Called and
although he did not impute anything 70 the parties IN
Size case tne absence looked suspicious Under
these he placed him self la Communication
with ,s secretary o. .hs irsasasy ., msshns..n. ana
behsr OF tho 10 the southern states TO pro-
cure witnesses whose evidence vas ncccss ios sne IN
aoavt OF the party who had been sent on tits mission
After reading tho afaaavu, Mr. Courtneg said
that In view Of tho great Interests involved he
should ask Tor a pcstponea,cat Of tas case I'll
the February term Of the court IL The coart
should not eatertain the motion governments Of the
Tn,.ed sst.s would be a, great ana ms
claim might DO jeopardized. HIS Honor, pofhsps was
aware OF dii1cules which the government had 20 en-
counter BY souding dow South Tor fe8iiInon; which
must DO procured "a some INSTANCES from parties who
had been rebels, and rho were friendly 70 Mr. steven
son. Mr.. Burnett was reliable nan; he had fought
for the preservation OF the nssatOns OF the county
And he told that tie ssatsfnsnt OF rebel
should sufficient 70 olsot the iacs Ia nss aGayity
Certainly one Of tho Witnesses which the gose.nmsnt
sought produce Mr. HauilIon.~ and he tMr.
Courtnfyl had heari that he wet ca s5Enr AID and
was now hIbnobblng win Mr. EenIanin the secretary
OF Tile Treasury OF thu lato rebel government, and
that Class VI men. The goycrament oxpectsi 10
provo that Mr. Stevenson came ~ this ciiy with
little means that no Suddenly became rich, and
devoted the proceeds OF tho sale Of cotton In question.
belonging 10 The late reoe ecyernmenb 20 the purchase
o. real estate N M Guy 10 e,ass .a.i q. pos.ss ~
that he desired sell the property avoid any
loss take advantage OF tho prrss whch mzht be Oh
tanned Tor H. be might do provided the proceeds Of
wero deposited with tho gsry o. the
trust company. drawink intcfsst, tue amount 80
obgalned TO abide the future dec son OF the court
Mr. John A. Weed replied urging the Immediate trial
OF the case submitting to his Honor brief History u all
the facts rs ne intended 70 prove them.
Judge BlatchioEd too the papcfs and reserved de-
cislon.
The Canada Wool Cnse-vcrdict for the Gov.
crumrut.
The rnnsd States U.s. Esghty-sir Bd,>s If Who'--ThA
important for the forfeure Of sghfy-sr bales Of
wool tried during this week, and terminated yesier
day Ia favor or the government Ths facts they ap
pearsd ln evidence. arc:-Tn February, 1857, u ~
ysrwood. Of London, Canada consigned sshtysx bales
Of wool to A. K strong Co., OF this city, and raid wool
offered for entry at Suspension Bridge ~ valua.
tiop OF twcnytnroe cents per pound 'Tne Collector ~
Suspension Bridge added charges that brought the In
voice value above twentyiour ccnth sld tnoreiofe,
charged duty OF twelve per pound Toe invoice
was Withdrawn then, ana . few days afterwards new
invoice and entry preseDted IN which the WOOL
valued at twenty cents per pound, upon which tbe lqu
dAtlon OF duties cents instead OF twelve. Tho
wool passed the Custom House at Suspension Bridge.
and SELF. in Now York city for fraudulent under.
valnailou The trial lasted some three days. and
suited In verics fer the GATED states, condemnlus
The WOOL valued at about $4,000.
Ethan Allen and Thomas Simous Assistant t14tef
states District Attorneys. Tor the United States u.
Lowrey and A. II. Culver for the claimants
Another Verdict for the Government.
The United STATES 7co Casa Hiusvy Gaunsi,ts =
In ths case. which occupied .hs cour. days Judge
Blaichcrd yesterday morning eharssc the Jury, who
returned verdict for tho governments by which tho
gaun,Iss were forfeited, leaving the steamer aud all ss
rest or her cargo intact tho property or the claimants
Ths case, as already reported oy the Gus
tom House oficcfs Of two OF military eaunslets
found on board The steamer George Cornwall intended
10 be sent 70 New Orleans In Decs'nUsr, 1863 The
goods seized contrsband OF war; and the verdc
o. the 3ury condemned them sucn.