The New York herald., 1868-05-22
BROOKLYN CITY.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
The Alleged Whiskey Frauds--The Cal!icOtt.
Allen Trinl-Sixth Days Proceedings.
Before Judges Nelson and Renedlct.

The Alleged Whiskey Frauds-The Cal.icott.
Allen Trlnl-Sixth Days Proceedings.
Before Judges Nelson and Benedict.
The United States ps. r. G. CdHicon aud John s.
| Auen-This case was resumed yesterday morning,
being the sixth day Of trial.
CONTINUATION OF TESTIMONY.
John NJ. wyckon, the first witness called, being
sworn testified that he resided at 23o Douglass street.
was the agent Of 379 Fulton street: there was no
broker of the name Of Leroy Berrian doing business
at that place In May last.
Mr.. jerks cross-examned the witness as TO his
knowledge Of the names of the occupants OF the
building, which witness said was derived from his
collecting the rents OF the tenants.
George Bennett NJ. D. sworn testified that he
resided at 1872 Adams street; resided there nearly
thirty years; never knew OF James Jackson living
there. James Jackson Is one OF the suretles men
toned IN the Hopke bOnd)
Thomas Ls, whose name Is attached as surety to
the Rogers bond, testified that he resided at 253
Smith street; was formerly resident OF Clinton
street. near Nelson; had never appeared before Mr.
Allen, Deputy Collector, and made such an affidavt
as the one set forth; knew nothing about the bond
whatever; had never owned the property set forth in
that paper,
Dennis slattery, whose name appears as surety on
the bond OF McGoey, swore that he never owned
$4,000 worth OF real estate; worked for Pierce
Brush. on Nostrand avenue, down In the swamp in
May, 1867. Witness testified that he had signed the
bond at the solicitation Of Mr.. Butler; was told that
IL matter OF form; had never sworn tu the con-
tents OF that paper.
on the crosse animation witness said he was not
In the habit OF signing bonds; knew McGOey; he
kept distlery corner OF Ryerson street and Park
avenue went down to the collectors Office the day
simply TO show himself; he was told to 20 there by
McGocy and the parties interested.
Q. DO you mean TO say under oath that there was
nothing said 10 you by Allen while at the oficeS A.
don't think there was
@. what did you suppose you were going there
forS A. supposed was merely to 10 there, show
myself and go away.
q. Have you ever been asked since TO exhibit
yourself and go awayS A. No, SIR.
q. You went 10 oblige the distillers Did he give
you anything for your troubles A. No. sir; nothing
9, DID you hold up your right hand and swear
George Cocbrane, NJ. d., sworn, testified he re-
west corner OF Boerum and Pacific streets; James
Jackson, the surety on the Hopke bond, claimed In
the affidavit to own this property.
TESTIMONY OF COLLECTOR WOOD
Alfred N. Wood, sworn-Am Collector Of the Sec
ond district OF New lork; had known X. Q: Enright
Tracey handed witness the bond OF Hopke and called
attention TO the names OF James Jackson and William
q. Are these answers written IN the handwriting
Of X. Q. Enright' A. believe they are. Witness
written on the bonds Of James Mcbride Thomas 9.
Farrell. - Butler, Patrick Crossen and Morris
Lawrence.
Mr. Tracey-Do you know Mr.. CallicottY a. 7 do.
q. Were you in washington in March and April
1877 A. was there In March.
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timer A. did; saw Mr.. Cacott with McMullen
at wizards about eight or ten times
o. How long were they there1 A. McMuen was
there about eight or ten days on difYeren occasons
Mr. CaIcott remained In Washington about six
weeks, think; Cacott received his appointment
between the LIST and 10th OF March; was not certain
OF IT. there was nothing TO flx II on his mind.
O. what was Callcott and McMullen's business in
Washington A. Caic0tt was there looking for the |
appointment OF collector In the Third district and
McMullcn was there assisting him; they told me as
much.
Cross-examined-(Bo handed to witness)-see |
the names Of Scott Yutee TO this bond the sigma
ture George Scott is in Enrights handwriting. 1 |
believe.
o. DO you remember taking bond at your ONCE |
for the withdrawn Of one hundred barrels OF spirits
on the application Of Alfred Swords for rectncaon
A. Yes.
O. when was that7 A. don't recolect
q. Was II In the month Of Mayf
Objected to.
Th& .Court-We have had some evidence about
swordS pere before. J