The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-01
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS cuusr- BROOKLYN.

The Lease Of Ex.CoIlectop CalIicott-An Of
the Accused Waive Examination.
Before Commissioner Newton.
The United States o. 7nsophiIss c. Cauicoa, John s.
AIlas George J. Hardy ct al-This case was called on
before Commissioner Newton yesterday morning at half
past eleven O'Clock. There was quite number Of in.
tsrested spectators present in the court room.
The case having been called on Mr.. Greuville T. jerks
sad-I will ask your Honor to wait any longer for
the attendance OF Mr. Silliman who il associated with
me for Mr.. Hardy; and in announcing to tho Commits
soner The determination the counsel for Mr. Calicot
have arrived at in this matter wish 10 state to the
Commissioner that We are deeriy sensible CT
slime which has been given to u 70 dsibcrse upon 4
proper 70 take In this certainly important
would like 70 add further that at the Las.
the last attendance before the Commssioner when
learned brother Mr. williams, a6drooed che Cor,us-
sioncr in strain showing how solicis.us
dentand the spirit in which be spoke haa. al that
time, made myself familiar, q believe have now,
Since then have in company with him, given he case
Of Mr.. Caicott most full complete and thorough in
vessaon and am completely satisfied Of his entire
and complete innocence, not only Of the charge
wnerewh he is charged but OF any criminal intent
whatever, directly or Indirectly connected with the
matter. Further than that am satisfied that he has
not been guilty Of any negligence any want Of care
public oicer. It for ~, then a. counsel to deter
Se NAY 1ssh shall oy
upcn his case. Knowing these facts and after such
eonsd raton have been able TO give TO IL We have
determined, for which perhaps would not be
well trouble the Commissioner with ct length, that
is for the best interests Of cep that should get
70 IS early trial ss possble and have bore TO say that
part OF Mr. Calcott will facilitate the govern
ment In any way TO bring this case TO speedy trial be-
regard 70 he case Of Mr. HARDY. have Consulted my
associate, Mr. Sman. who ID unfortunately, not here.
He agrees with me in my conclusion, and has the same
desire for speedy trial. We wsh therefore, acting
for Mr.. cailicoti, and Mr. silman for Mr. Hardy-to
waive examination in their cases.
Mr. Williams-I will, with the permission OF the
Commissioner add one word 10 what has been well said
py my learned associate The desire which counsel en-
tertancd on the part OF Mr.. CallIcott for speedy
Gial, ia Of q nature not altogether private. We
think wc see at least public reason why there should
DO speedy trial tn high ofice which he tMr. Cali.
colt held Ia now held by oum tsncns The functions OF
the government suspended We have the spectacle
Of officer Of the government upon his RESPONSE
prosecutor procuring the suspension OF another ana We
take II for granted that this government officer would
boon thoroughly prepared win his case Now, sir wo
have been told that the crcuit judge will be able
preside SUPPOSE me trial viii DO conducted before
government that one OF the i've Judges OF the can
be obtained perhaps At any time The Indictment 10
do all We can 70 facilitate the government,
II should be drawn in hour. The government have
but troy have bad time prepare IL for the newspapers
given 10 them In anticpai OF public sentL
for quarter; nothing Of the kind We prefer trial BY
Jury and trial IN the newspapers and We that
the 10 entirely ready and that delay
IT. part In violation Of the interests Of the public
veil az great wrong TO the parties accused. We there
forc suppose that the course we have taken ought
70 result In trial In the month OF October and make
these remarks In the hearing Of the government officers
that the government may distinctly understand
that We shall insist upon trial during the
month Of October 1t the latest aud that the
government need anticipate from the counsel Tor the
dsfsrse not the slightest obstruction or hndrance
anywhere; rot the slightest tecenIcal nindrsnce sn.
Ne pat In their way. What We desire IS far nvesu-
CATION Of this before jury We waive ~ on the
part OF NJ Ailcn apd Mr. Calicott a. has been waived
before rue diners Will sneak for themsevesi but SO
r as We are coacsned We shall pursue the course We
MI 0ii-For ne reasons that the learned counsel
haze stated who appear in behalf OF Mr. Callicott MT
Allen ana Mr.. Hardy feel II my duty with the con-
alteration have given the case. and order 10 faci
seso the trial before jury OF all the parties who are
charged together, 70 waive examination the part OF
M. Fancher and Mr. Dayton They are 10 Be tried to-
gesher, and have como TO the conclusion 70 ~aivc
examination.
Mr. Erhardt counsel for Mr. Cunningham, also stated
that he would adopt the with reference TO
his clients case.
District Attorney A. q. Ksssbsy- was about 70 come