The New York herald., 1870-03-19
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1870.
THE RAILROAD TlTANS.
A MEPHISTOPHELIAN REVELATION.
Strange Disclosures OF Almighty Rob.
beries-The Belzebubian Adventures Of
Temptation Jim-He Signs Paper
and is Lost Schemes, Plots
and Plunder-Earnest Ap.
peal for q NOm.Suit.

More dense, II possible, more animated and atteu.
tive than at any previous period OF the relapslng
fever known as the Erie Railroad litigation, the
crowd which congregated In the cours room ycster-
dav was Handsomely entertained. The Quixotic
phase which the proceedings assumed were spicy
ana interesting, ana kept auditors in the best of
spirits. Had there been ticket taker at the door
dollar head for standing room would willingly
have been paid, while reserved seats would assuredly
have realized substantial little pile. Towards the
close Of the racy evidence however, at that portion
where the blonde Prince disclosed the fact that.
having signed paper, he was taken charge OF by
Belzebub, . sulphureous vapor seemed 70 arise and
those present were strongly reminded OF the fate OF
unucky Faust The atmosphere OF the ROOM at all
times close, particularly oppressive which even
the occasional c0mlcatles OF q 'capitap' comedian
could not remove.
The railroad knights, fully equipped for the con-
test, opened the tournament at eleven O'Clock, at
which time Judge Barnard took his seat upon the
bench. IL win be remembered that when the covrt
adjourned ON Thursday Mr.. James Fisk ~, was
under cross examination relative to Of his inter-
views with Mr.. Vanderbilt he took the stand yes.
terday with aunty, selfsatsned air, like verita-
bic elephant that country folks had come to see.
THE VOICE OF TEMPTATION jim
was remarkably clear. In reply to Mr. Davis he
testified as folows:-When l went to MIR. Wander
Butts there was no one else In the room except the
Commodore and myself; never visited his mouse
before; bid him good afternoon, aud says he,
"Wnat do you want ~ words to that effect; /
said had come TO see what was going on; stated
yesterday what was SAID In the room; said we mad
to certain extent been unable to 1nd out what was
going on and we dropped in to learn from him; he
said ne had not much to say about It.; told him
there was great deal OF negotiation going on, ana
as well know 1t; he wanted to know If any trade he
had with Eldrldge would go through; said that
would depend upon circumstances. (witness here
reiterated the testimony given upon this subject
the day previously The Commodore got up
from the bed; l saw him putting on his
shoe; l remembered that shoe from ITS pc
culiarity; it had four buckles on IL (laugh-
teri; never had any kind like that
before ana 1t was impressed upon my mind; did
not know but would want pair (aughter); when
Vanderbilt came out into ihe room where Gould was
the conversation was resumed; do not remember
the act words said; the Commodore said II we did
nor take the stock on his hands he would not with
draw the suits; he asked Mr.. Gould IN case the trade
was carried out whether 1t could be got through the
board; Mr. Gould eald he was as much In the dark
as any one; the next interview had was at Mr..
fierreponts house; ! don't remember when that
was unless refer back to events In my life;
THE ALMIGHTY ROBBERY
committed by this man Vanderbilt was the most
impressive event IN my lie laughter; cannot give
out reference; went there about nine o'clock; we
stepped INTO the hall and asked the II Mr..
Mr.. Gould was behnd he Is always behind In times
ike that aughterG found the cOnsplratOrs IN the
oa Mr. atn was gong on ne
suits; told him we had fought that position for
seven months and that he could not carry out any
sucn piece OF robbery; he said he was bound 20 end
vanderbilt; at this stage ''~ '''''- '''' -
DREW TOOK HAND IN
He began to picture his ntScrle3 to me, aud said
that our relations had previously been pleasant,
that settlements OF this kind were not unusual and
that he was older In that KIND or thing; said In
| that case there ought to be larger State prison
Qaughterh as had never heard of such piracy or
robbery being perpetrated; told him had not mad
any advice Of cOunsel Eldridge said tue trade
bound TO go through anyhow; went 10 Mr. Eldridge
and asked what the base OF the trade was, as had
not known II up to that time; asked him what the
settlement was financially: he said he was to take
Boston, Hartford and Erie STOCK and that he mad
agreed TO pay Schel to renstate them for losses;
think there was conversation OF that nature going
on with Mr.: Drew and Mr.. Eldrldge until halI.past
eleven O'Clock; had three interviews with Mr.
Drew ana three with Mr.. Eldridge; had been two
and . haf hours there and the whole time was
settlement; Mr.. Drew told me he was an old man
ana that he wanled to get out OF the night; told Mr.
Drew that must see Mr.. Fied while this was gong
on Mr.. RapallO was writing, Mr. Schell was
BUzzING AROUND.
and the Others were employed IN different ways
Mr.. Work had no conversation with me, as We were
not on very good terms; Mr. Scheli said IL WAS one
OF the greatest trades that ever happened 70 the Erie
ceved any money; they were all sitting around aud
$429 600 was footed up; some one made the remark
that Mr. kapao had not received Q dollar, and
that $4,000 should be added aud taken out OF thas
money and paid to him; Mr.. Scnell said that these
settlements would leave US In peace and harmony;
the writings were competed about twelve O'CLOCK;
some papers were signed when the thing was closed
up; Gould anc myself consented very near twelve
O'Clock; MIR. Gould consented first; ne told me he
had finally made up mis- mind TO do 80, a. being the
best way to get out OF the NATTER told him would
consent II he did; there was some paper drawn up
and passed around for us to sign; don't think
looked at the contents; took my hat and lett the
house; said, on coming out, that we had
SOLD OURSELVES TO THE DEVIL.
Gould felt the same as did; loud lauQhter); be-
fore consented told him dld not want TO 20 into
the arrangement; told him did not think the mat
ters were legal; Mr.. GOuld said that Mr.. EIdrldxe
had told hun that Mr.. Evars mad given his opinion
that the settlement could be carried out; had
arranged to pay Mr.. Evarts $4,000 and to pay MIR.
Eaton SIS, ,000 and that tue opinions would be oil
right; said thought that was strange way OF
coming in; he was bearing IN the balance Of the re-
mains VI Lnis corporation 70 put into
MIR. vANDERBILr'S TOMB.
loud aughter.) saw the big check book under
the cashiers arm; remember Mr.. Schell signing
paper; did not see any papers stipulatin2 discon
tmuance OF the suits; after signed one paper
signed every paper tnat came before me, for knew
tue devil had got me; Qaughtery; after
robbers; Qaughter); / kept no account how
many papers were sIgned suppose all IN the room
signed papers; they were short Instruments, and had
bottom uaughter); left Immediately after signing;
we did not have anything TO eat naughtefl don't
remember Sitting down and chatting about this;
don't remember taking glass OF wine; don't
drink. ,Laughter.l
q. You don't remember A. What you are
going to say now IS lt-tGreat laughter.I
q. Did you or did you not, alter these papers were
executed and delivered, sit down IN Mr.. Pierre
points and have conversation A. cannot re.
member; my impression Is that left Immediately;
l have answered that for the sixteenth time
tlaughterl; It was some time after that we went to
MIR. vanderDilrs house; Mr.. Gould, the Commodore
and myself were present. together with his man
Friday; the Commodore was IN his back Office; |
said we had been to Pierrepont's house, and
wanted to know whether the trade was part and
parcel OF his arrangement; he said 1t was, but that
Eldrdge wanted him 10 take more Boston ana Hart
i0rd tnan he desired; he found fault with Schel
taxing the money, as he mad NOT lost so much, and
besides, he had not paid his counsel, we then
entered Into conversation about putting In new
directors; that he had decided To put IN MIR. Banker
and Mr.. Stewart.
q. What aid he refer to when he spoke OF your
nlling him up with st0ckr A. lie meant some OF
his STOCK operations.
q. You remember throwing five millions on the
markcts A. sold dfty thousand shares previous TO
that.