The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-02
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~ A~esa Internal Reverse Frauds.
..,1s : Before Commissioner Guttman.
, ne examination Of this case was resumed yesser-
az morning the case for the defence being taken up
several witnesses were examined to the character
q the witness McHenry, upon whose Representations
ne charges were made against the accused and also
testimony taken to contradict his evidence a. to the
handing OF money BY Mr.. Loeb to Mr.. Rollins in
washington. q asA y tt'Aiaeo sa} ac 81
r 1T. Wood, previously examined. was recalled
Knows kcHenry, previous witness; had, CONVEX
saten with him In May, 1865, In washington at VII
hfdS Hotel. ss l ct se A'3 Ast1
y q. What was the occasion Of that couversationf
fA.l had recommended MI. McHenry for appoint
inent a. an inspector In my Collection district In
Brooklyn; think recommended him BY letter to
me Commissioner; had occasion to 60 to washing
son shortly afterwards; AcIlenry came to Washing
sm while was there; he asked n Iwould be kind
enough to zee about his appointment; told him
would DO 10; subsequently l saw Mr.. Harland and
AFTER that saw McHenry; told McHenry that he
ssouid moth appointed; that Mr.. Hariand had exhib
SID To- me Some afndayits with reference to his
previous connection with the Revenue Department
svery damaging to him, and that in consequence
had withdrawn my application In his favor; also
connection with the department had been should
net have recommended him. and that was sorry
E aans done g Tndsr h hs
necessary that should withdraw his name; he
1eenled little excited and said he would be square
with Mr. Harland yet or would get even with him,
erMords to that effect; tried to soften his wrath
down, but could not do it; that Is about all that
.Uross-examined BY Mr.. Courtney-McHenry aid
ncs say how he would be square with Mr.. Hariand.
next wIness or e. p xss Lincoln
president OF the Board Of Health. a9s t.f y v
~ How nS y nave n19 yoa EnoHa
4. think about two years. ar as
70 DO you know his general characters !. know
8. /. his reputation good or Dad' A. should
a. q. FROM what Won know OF his general reputation
and character would you believe him on oath A.
That y . sharp question TO say Of . man know 80
NOT trust him in ordinary transactions Of Duslness
e From what you know q his general reputation
should want margin on his oath. IIaughtera
=. How much Of margni A. Pretty large
Crossexamned by Mr. Csurtney-Knew McIIen.
Sys character from representations made to him by
some friends; his Information on this point was Of
senator II. X. Pearson was examined with rela-
ton 70 testimony given by Mr.. McHenry as to his
Nay OF 1868; had recommended him for an once
wncn ne understood ne had got found from him on
asked him how II was; Mr.. McHenry replied that he
got out q II through Mr. Harand, but that no would
Several witnesses were examined as to the means
q seeing and hearing between the chief clerks
persons could be seen very indstincty and with no
certainty q TO identification, but no conversation
IMPORTANT xEBurrNa TESTIMONY,
The principal witness examined was Charles Loeb.
xhfs gentleman is the person that the witness NC
Henry swore he had seen count and roll up anumber
Hotel washington after which he went 70 the street
where the Internal Revenue Department 10 located,
and there meet and walk with Mr. Rollins and hand
HIM the package OF money he awore he had pre-
vtously seen Mr. Loeb count in his room in the hotel
.. Q, BY Mr.. sedgwick-Were you IN Washington In
q. DID JoH ever have an interview With Nj. Rol-
ma and 4 SO state where and what took place.
general ONCE where ne translates his business.
Q. Did you meet him on the street, ana II so what
meet Mr.. Rollins once in the street in the latter
part Of January that Is, passed each other N the
street; nothing passed between ~ beyond the usual
9. Did you stop and speak to hims A. No.
% you T Sared In with OF M 4. RoDs
1 J; you ever pay Mr. Rollins any money or
e. How much money did you bring with you, or
90 you have IN your possession, IN washington on
9syi Al tnink In January had $500. and In May
- o. DO You know dstillery in Brooklyn run by
10. Was it ever called Loeb's distinerys A. Yes
i q. Did you ever run that distlleryf A. Not our
: 9. You leased that dIsullery to Rae, 4. Yes
Q. Did you have anything TO do with the manage
ment OF that distillerys A. No.
- z. State the business upon which you saw MT.
Rollins on any occasion you ever visited the depart
when / was interested FOR another party, and en-
Aesvored TO get lot Of spirits aud distiery re-
Q. what wss the resuta A. All were condemned.
3. WHAT was the next business you saw Mr.. Rol-
lens ouf A. IL in reference TO the remission Of
aforfeture Of distllery in Cherry street:
psrty was condemned. GaughterJ
.. When next did you see him and what busi-
nesss A. don't think ever saw him again on
j. Cross examined by Mr.. courtney:-o: On what
business did you visit the department In Mayi A. IL
home to inquire nto-whether q certain individual
held q commission in the department, when was
Q. ON the occasion you were in washington in
put il in your pocket 4. No, sir. did moi, Tor
Had only $500 In ell.
sasion in May LAST A. went to wait on the Com
mlttee Of Ways and Means in reference to new
o. Had You any other buslnessf A. No, sir.
This closed the examination OF the witness ana
the session, the court adjourning TO Tuesday next
at twelve O'Clock noon, when other witnesses for the
defence viii be called and examined.
COURT Or APPEALS.
ts General Butler In Court.
Before Full Bench.
Benjamin. f. Bu1er, appellant, %. Gideon :.
fucker, Surrogate Of the County 1Ne,o York. Re-
spondenf.-Ths case was up on an appeal from
decision given In the Supreme Court for the First
judicial district. Err
Letters testamentary were granted by the surrc-
gate OF the county Of New York on the 14th OF No
vember 1894 to the appellant, executor OF the last
viii, &C., OF Andrew J. Butler, deceased On August
n 1866 the executor fled the inventory OF the goods
chaftels and creta OF the deceased shown hY the