The New York herald., 1869-09-14
NEW YORK CITY.
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
The'AlIcgcd Revenue Frauds by Governmon
Oncfals-Thc Examination.

The'Allsged Revenue Frauds by Government
OncInIs-Thc Examination.
Before Commissioner White.
The United States Us. Sheridan Shook, II. B. Mat
teson ,. p AbrahaDas ana ". e. Boardman.-The
hearing Of this case, the particulars OF which have
been reported In the HERALD, was resumed yester-
day afternoon.
Mr.. Jackson said he wished to read the statute
previously referred TO prior to the examination Of
MIR. Cleveland The one to which he referred was
section thirty six OF tn eact OF 1884
The examination of J. f. Cleveland was then re-
sumed-I have made no examination OF the books
OF Sheridan Shook; have requested that such an
examination should be made; l requested Mr.
Bailey to make such an examination two weeks
ago; did not request either Mr.. Colgate or Mr..
myself, nor have l asked for it; have never
seen the books OF the late Collectors; when
Mr. Davis, which was to the effect that there was
no record In his books OF the receipt Of any such
sum- naJ no information as to the correctness OF
the books before l requested an examination; no
complaint had been made 10 me by the Collector or
Deputy Collector before that time; the complaint was
brought 10 me about two weeks ago by Mr.. Colgate,
who Is my assistant; communicated the fact to
sheridan M Snook very soon alter had received 1t;
Co.. but directed The chief clerk to go there; Mr..
Kirby reported the result of his Investigations to
me he did not bring the receipts obtained 1t from
ColgaIe; made certain Investigations at the Mas
sau Bank as to whether the check had passed
through 1t; that was about ten days since; have
stated all the information relative to the charge
have made.
2. Has any request been made to You by the coun-
sel OF the defendant to withdraw the charge?
The Commissioner objected 10 entertain the ques
ton on the ground that 1t was1mmatcrial.
q. Has any inducement been held out to you to
refrain from proceeding in this case?
The Commissioner again objected.
Mr.. Sedgwick, on the part Of Mr. Shook said he
did not object to the question. Question overrued.
Cross-eXamlned by Mr. Sedgwick-l Identified cer-
tain papers put into my hands; first spoke to Mr..
Shook upon the subject after the receipt was called
to my attention; l subsequently saw him about
week before that time when l was IN consultation
with him; Shook, as he informed me, examined the
book to see II there was any record of the receipt;
made the complaint In this case last week; had an
secutlon; first submitted the matter TO Mr. James,
and was then directed to Mr. Jackson; could OF
say that was called upon to say all knew; made
charge against hlr. Matteson.
Mr.. jackson objected. Objection Overruled.
Cr0SS-eXamlnatlOn contnued-l communicated
all the facts was informed OF to the District Attor
ney; one was the absence OF the check; offered no
facts against Shook except in relation to the check;
before signed the AFFIDAVIT said nothing In refer
ence to the guilt OF Shook; was assured that was
necessary to include Shocks in order to carry
out the prosecution; said had no charge TO make
against Mr. Shook.
Mr.. Spencer Kirby took the stand and corrobo-
rated the testimony OF the previous witness rea-
ton TO the investigation he made concerning the
receipt.
Mr.. A. Kelly testified tnat an assessment was made
upon him and that he gave check for the amount.
The case was then adjourned Till two O'Clock to-day.