The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-11
William w. Birb, born January II, 1905, In Washing
TIE FIsHER.BRADLEY DIFFICULTY
SPECIAL Jtlssaam TO TINE HERALD.


Judse Fisher Challenged by MIR. BrHdies-The
Difncuty Of tho I'd Of July-Js6ge Ftshefss
Version He Declines 20 Accept n Ct~ilense.
WASHINGTON, Angus 10. 1891
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Al the conclusion OF the surratt trial to-day another
persoral affair occurred between Judge Fisher and the
besigsrent Joseph H. Bradley ST. counsel for the
accused.
From the recent conduct ana manner of Mr. Bradley
il was believed that something of serious nature would
occar before the disposed Of and superntend
ent Richards had force Of policemen in attendance at
The court room. when Judge Fisher lefs the bench
he surrounded by the policemen and the officers Of
lhe Court, who exerted themselves 70 prevent per-
sona collision. The Judge made his way, closely fol-
lowed by Mr. Bradley, to the Marshals ROOM where he
placed some books In bag 10 carry away with Afm-
Tho excitement and confusion very great and had
II not been for the presence OF tho officers there is no
doubt that roncontre would have occurred. Having
reached the door and seeing passing Judge
Fisher hailed it, and entering II took seat number
Of Fishers friends fearing that an attack would be
made upon him, entered the with him. Mr.. Bradley
followed The car which detained in front Of the
City Hall by the crowd which surrounded It, and enter
og it took from his pocket folded papes glanced over
the contents and remarked. COB, that is not what
WANT He replaced the paper in his pocket and pro-
another similar appearance which no presented
Judge Fisher The Judge declined 10 accept the
paper remark ing that he wanted COMMUNICATIONS
from Mr. Bradley Several policemen here pressed for
appeared to Mr.. Bradley to leave the
The latter replied that intended personal in
dignity TO Judge Fisher-he merely wished 70 place IN
| his hands letter.
Judge Fisher then received the note opened 1t and
commenced reading it. while Mr. Bradley proceeded to
leave the The Judge called him wait and ge,
his answer but Mr. Bradley, who could not have heard
the CALL continued his through the crowd to his
| Office accompanied by large number OF his fiends
Judge Fisher then resumed the reading Of the note and
| the started its way. After Judge Fshor had
| finished reading the note he handed il TO his
friend sitting him. The note was dated august O.
1867 and commenced by stating that In the atevcaon
which took place between them the I'd Of July Judge
Fisher had been pleased to say II hold myself respon
sble for all say and do You know wheT9 live. You
call me at any time for settlement Of this
| affair" Judge Fishers illness at that time then
alluded to- and qualification expressed thar hs had
recovered his good health. The note thcn continued
! "YOu be that your remark above quoted,
ade the I'd Of July, but Interpretation
among gentlemen requested the Judge to appoint time
whom they could 60 together beyond tho limits OF the
District where they could arrange for tho satisfactory
settlement Of the differences existing between them.
The note concluded with An apology for requesting him
60 without the limits Of the District and explained
that affair could be adjusted at distance from the
District without the excitement and ccium that such
matters would create 1hey would also avoid all chance
OF interference which also assigned for
the personal delivery Of the note.
Judge Fisher that he did the language
attributed 10 him in Mr.. Bradcys message. and gves
the following the version o. the difficulty be-
tween Bradley and himself
On the I'd Of July Judge Fisher seemed, had been
obliged to make several rulings during the ta that
day, which irrtated Mr. Bradley considerable
tent When Judge Fisher had announced that the
Court would take a ill next day, and had de-
sccnted from his bench he noticed Bradley standing
the desk scowing and looking altogether very
unamiable mood As he did not feel the slightest III
will against Mr.. bradley he resolved to speak to
hsm civlly he passed. The witness st. Marie,
had been the stand. He remarked 70 Nj.
Bradley that hs understood St. Marie had been
member Of Delaware regiment 10 1854. Mr. Bradley
replied in . surly that he did care what no
was member of-he didn't want to know; but he did
want to know why Judge Fisher had often attempted
10 Insult him while sitting the.bench. Judge Fisher
dieciamed any ruch Intention and informed Mr. Brad.
ley that he epterained feelings towards him but
were friendly Mr. Bradley reiterated his charge, and
| said that he would hold Judge Fisher responsible
for his actions, and said he was an old man.
but II Judge Fisher not sick be would thrash him.
The Judge then becoming somewhat excited also
that he sickness need offer obstacle and sug.
gested that Mr. Bradley should consider his Judge
Fsher's III health offset Mr. Bradey's age and
that they both step outside the building Mr. Bradley
did not accept the invitation, but grew and
| excited. Judge Fisber then said 10 him. "Now, Mr.
Bradley, you know where live You our to see
me los, night. Gail on me and Will talk this mater
over ard settle 1t satisfactorily At ,hss time
the interference Of Deputy Marshal PHILIPPE and
other officers Of the Cour preventedfJudgc Fshor and
the two sBradley's from coming into collision The
Judge sswated from that day 20 this supposing tina,
when cooler thoughts Mr. Bradley would come to
him and apologize for his rudenese and misconduct
which apology, II 10 had been offered, would with all
charity have been accepted But having waited for
more than month without any acknowledgment Of
error thepar Of Bradley, the Judge deemed due 10
The dignity the Court that proper punishment should
be supposed the onsndine attorney
10 the purpose Of Judge Fisher 70 take any no.
;ce whatever of The challenge him nor woc.d
he Il 10 stated, accept challenge fSosn any person
He in'ends IL "a said, 70 ssusnue The Path Of duty
without permitting his actisne 70 es in the assss No
huenced by the movements q M. Bradley
There Is rather stringent law existing in sis District
against the sending Of challenges and the ssson who
sends bears challenge to another 10 fsAs duel ie
liable TO imprisonment for i've yeara
The great bitterness manifested by Mr. Bradley To-
wards Judge Fisher within these few yeass cast and
especially sinee the Sommencsmeu Of the surratt trial.
10 the more unsccoactable when II s known that it
vas through the friendly Offices Of Judge Fieiscr that
joseph Bradley, Jr, admitted 70 che bar Charges
were brought against him Of subscribing sums Of money
70 supply elc,hing, &c, for psrsons residing N the
rsoei eonederay. bet Jccse Fisher argued that they
were the acts Of an lncersderass youth and were
tended Tor destitute families In the South. On these
representations being made by Judge rsheu Joseph
Bradley ~, was admitted "a practice
Mr. Bradley has great number Of friends among the
lawyers Of this city, sho inclined 20 support him
In his present dfcr'tes, AID call for meeting Of
sitorneye on Moncay a the Coy Hall has bean pub
hshed, TO determine what they shall adept in
the mater.