The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-16
SOLDIERS AND sA.L0Rs, ASSOCIATION.

Measures Adopted 10 Recover the Bounty OF
Which Tley Have Been Dcfrauded--A Test
Case in the United States Circmit Court
Finley vs.. Van Dyc,r.
The veteran soldiers and sailors who were so
grossly derauded OF the 500 extra bounty allowed
them by Congress BY the alleged criminal action OF
Colonel Hermann and other agents OF ike character
some months since have banded together In an
association styled above for the purpose OF prose-
cutting their claims and obtaining that justice
in the matter which their individual cases
demand. To this end they have Instituted q test
case 10 be tried In The United states Circuit Court,
in which William Finley OF their number, seeks
TO recover from exAsslstant United states Treasurer
Van Dyck believing him responsible, the amount OF
his claim. Last evening the members OF tue associa-
ton net IN council at their rooms, No rs Bowery,
to adopt additional measures facilitate the work
In point and the transaction OF other bust
ness. John Brosnan, vice president, was in the
chair. Alter the usual preliminary matters had
received attention Mr.. Finley reported that un-
necessary delay had been experienced IN bTinglng
the case To trial. He had called upon their counsel,
who was very willing short time since to prepare
the necessary papers, ana found that he was de-
cdedly lukewarm Ill the mater now, expressing
ignorance OF the cause why 1t had been placed ut the
bottom OF the caiendar but, alter severe question
Ing admitted tnaf, perhaps, 1t vas his own inatten-
ton that led to the present annoying phase Of the
wished for trial.
MI George Green, president OF the society, eX
pressed Tears that inasmuc as the cOunse referred
TO had received his fee he was very much like many
other cheap lawyers VINO burden society. Their
members had met 'frauds' anE fraudulent menu
at every turn. Their agents were rascais. Heads
Of departments had deceived them amt were not
above suspicion. The eX-Assistant United States
treasurer unquestonaby desires that the case
winch they intend to bring up against him
should be put Off to such a period IN
the Tar future that they would become oe-
mcIazed and, being dsheartoned, abandon 1t
altogether, allowing the villains that have robbed
them to enjoy without remonsrancc their Ill gotten
gains. He hoped that each ana all would exert their
individual influence anu lend their best Efforts TO
tnwart the scneming consprators. Now that they
We're fully assured that the bail Of $4,000 demanded
IRON Colonel Hermann 10 answer the charges OF
forgery was the most papable OF ''strawu bail he
hoped that vigilance would be then watchword.
They bad right law ON their side and could not
Iall
On motion. committee OF three was then APP
pointed, being William Finley, Albert Saunders aud
John Brosnan, to call upon Judge Pierrcpon United
States Disricl Attorney, ana request Of him, prac
tcabie 10 place their case so upon the calendar that
IL VIII be tired the present term oil the court.
The Finance Commutee reported mat on Novem-
Der 2 there was q balance OF SAP IN the treasury.
and tnat certain members were in arrears sl23 10.
Measures were adopted 60 al once notify such gen-
tlemen OF their Indebtedness, ana TO collect Inc
amounts due.
The ASSOCIATION numbers 100 members. Its officers
are:--president, George Green VICE President, John
Brosnau; Secretary William Finley.