The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-09
NEW YORK CITY.
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

C0k6-A
Before Judge Benedict.
me United states Us Alfred A. BelknGp, Alrdh
Eafsdeu ana others.-This case being first ON the
calendar was called.
hr. Courtney, District Attorney, said the prosecu-
ton was ready to proceed. @t
Mr.. Beeue, counsel for BelSnap, applied Tor con-
tnuatiOn the postp0nement in consequence oi tile
still dangerous Illness OF Beiknap - whose CON-
dtlon his physician, who was III court wouI testy.
The COurG said from the examination bad tue
other day IN this case ne was saLsuei w. NJ; pei
Attendance. Mr. D,strics Attorney what course DO
you propose to pursueY .or,. -
Nj. Courtney concurred In the conclusion come 70
by tho Court that the defendant, Be kdp, was TOO III
to appear trial. and therefore could not press on
the case Us regarded MIN. He had. however, care
fully examined the statute rs to the law OF evidence
but mad not yet made up his mind whether he would
proceed against the other defendants, leaving Bel
KNAPP 70 answer separately when well enough 10 40 So
the case win keep its place on the calendar.
Alleged Obstruction in the Administration Of
Justice--Bcnch Warrants Issued for the
Arrest of the Parties.
7ne United States cs The Same DefeRdants.-In
this case the defendants charged with obstrnct-
mig the administration OF justice In procuring wit
ness to leave the jurisdiction Of the court, who was
material on the part OF the government against the
deleadaats on the heel OF an indictment charging
tnen with deiIauding the government In Illicit re-
movai OF spirits nom q distillery
Mr. Barrett, counsel for the defendants, asked that
THIS case lie over TIL thursday morning next
Mr. CJurtuey said he could not permit motion 10
be made unless tue defendants were present. -, a.
The Lourt-lOu nave u r.ghI 10 TINS aud the de-
PENDANTS ought TO be here
called Ihsy we're accordinsy called ou. tiey no. o.
their recoynZances and for order o. prescott on ana
tlt bench warrants De issued Tor The arrest OF The
Qefeadants
The Court-Take your order.
Tue recognlaances were therefore forfeited and
beAcn warrants issued.
mn. WE.
forfeiture of Recognizances-Bcnch War
rauts Issued.
The United states cs. Ethan Z. Watson. george D.
Crary ana Henry Pike.-This case, In which the de-
PENDANTS are charged with the Illicit removal OF
spirits from the Blaisdell dsullery in Forty-nfth
street, in violation Of the revenue laws, and the
TRIAL OF which has been so repeatedly called on and
postponed application OF counsel for Inc deien-
daDls, Was again moved yesterday morning by the
District Attorney
Mr. Barrett. counsel for the defendants. applied
for postponenent in consequence Of the continued
serious illness OF the defendant Crary's wife, Coun-
Sci only learned at noon on Saturday that the DIS
trlct Attorney was resolved TO press the case Tor
trial to-day. Ascertaning this TACT, ne had imme-
liatey sent special messenger 10 Salem for wit
pess whom the district Attorney admits 10 be
reached here, but he expected in the course Of
the day. Counsel mad a. the same time telesraphed
u Catski Tor another Important Witness ron ron,
come late INTO the case out he had attentvey read
all the testimony taken in the two clvil suits
against the dslendants and assuming that that testi-
mony was in substance similar to that That VIII be
gwen in the present criminal case, he had assured
his clients that BY no possibility could there be q
hberale aud CONSCIENTIOUS opinion.
The Cogrt-ihis case was distinctly set down for
to-day. Let the defendants be called.
hr. Barrett-1wo 0l the defendants are not here
Mr.. Courtney-Then, your Honor, shall propose
they be brought here by the process Of this court
In iurtherance OF my duty on that point now move,
your Honor Tor an order for The forfeiture Of the re-
cognZances OF Ethan L. Watson and George ID.
Crary. the defendant Pike being IN court.
Mr.. barrctt trusted the Court would not grant
such order when the case would come properly
up on Thursday.
The Court, To defendants' counsel-why are not
the defendants here to-dayf
Mr. barrett could not answer the question, but ne
did not because tney did not happen to be pre-
sent this morning any necessity ior iorfetlng tue re-
ton for this shOrs postp0nement was made IN SUCH
good iaich. The defendant Pike was indicted under
mlsapprehensiOn aud lie (counseD believed that IL
the Intention OF the District Attorney to enter
mol. pros. in his case.
time enough TO 70 into that question. Tho nrsap-
Drehenson Of these delenaanS consists In Supposing
nortance 60 them e their private business These
misapprehension must be cured some way ana not
allowed to longer interfere with the proceedings of
the courts AM the administration OF Justice. Ito
the District Attorney DO you make any motion with
reference 10 the defendant pikes
Mr.. Courtney-S0t now, sir: the case Will continue
30 hold its place on the calendar.
MIR. Barrett-What day will ne attend
The Court-Io-morrow, at twelve o'clock noon:
What motion, Mr. District Attorney, 40 you make
with regard TO Watson and Crearyy
air. Courtney move your Honor, that the names
be called by tie Clerk anu II they faii 10 answer that
you order the forfeiture OF tner recognzance and
that bench warrants be issued for their arrest.
The Clerk called the defendants, ana they not ap-
were ordered to be Issued for their arrest. SUISSE
quently the sureties were called and their recog-
nizances forfeited and ordered prosecuted.
U..,. uv,I rny-
lagian--A Further Postponcmcnt.
Tne United States y. Leipziaoer, MARI Berrtnger
ana John Cladghan.-Ths case was called on in its
order on the calendar. The prosecution announced
LIS readiness 10 proceed to trial.
Mr.. James Il. Craig, appearing for Callaghan. asked
for pOstponement or for separate trial. lie made
tue application To tnis eject at he request OF ar.
Stuart, counsel for Caiiaghan, and WAC was una
vodably aDsen. In Allendance Oh u MURDER trIai III
another court.
Tae Courl-ls the defendant present.
Mir. Runkle, counsel for defendant Berrnger, ap-
piled Tor further postponenent OF the case on
account OF the continued Illness OF his client. lie
had Mr.. Der myers physician IN court " testify in
the case II II was required.
The Court--So. air. Attorney have you motion
MR. Courtaey--r move that the bail be forfeited In
TIE case OF Leip1nger and Beringer II they do not
answer % tn 4ir names when called.
The parties beng called and not answering the
Court ordered their bail TO he forfeited, their sure
ties prosecuted and bench warrants be issued against
cordlngly.
The Case Of Bernard Knppe..
TIE United States -. Bernard Kdppcr and
oshers.--Ihe defendants are charged under two III
dlcsments In one Tor removing spirits and in
another with conspiracy TO ueiraul the United
States.
Mr.. John McKeon applied for the postponenent OF
tie trial OF this til Thursday, which granted
and the case set down accordingly.
UNITED STATES cCMnssOsRs' ceUaT-;a BANKRUPTCY.
Thc Alleged Frauds Under the bankrupt Law.
Before Commissioner White.
me United States rs. Abraham ana James rdlk.--
Tue examination into the charges against the bank
rupts OF obtaining goods credit, with intent to de-
fraud their creditors, was resumed. Joseph Hack
blrn, croye-exanlined by EdwIn James. testified
hhal the meeting with the bankrurts which resulted
Ia the sale of the goods was accidental; they dti
not apply 10 him Ia The iirst Instance; at the time
H. believed they stood In high credit; he offered
esen otner goods. which they declined TO purchase;
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