The New York herald., 1870-05-24
s;GaT SCENES Nv TEE ST. NICHOLAS.
The nIyers-f4awi0n sslIiiE'-Thc Blues Called
Ira scene Before nm Insueciar nf PaIice.

The Myors-Lawi0n sslIiiI''-Thc Blues Called
Ina scene Before Inspector of Police.
The HERALD has already given bref details of
charges some days ago preferred against Inspector
George W. Walling by Austin Myers, OF Syracuse.
1t appears that on the nigh OF the 14th instant a
gentleman boarding in the 81. Nicholas Hotel named
Walter Lawton proceeded 10 the room occupied by
Mr.. Myers and his family and inquired about some
letters OF his that had been put under Mr.,
Myers door. A quarrel ensued. and the gen
tlemen came TO blows, both being severely
punished in the melee. Mr.. Myers, greatly
excited, rushed down stairs, called in policeman
and endaavored TO have Lawton, who had disap-
pearea in the meantime, arrested. Officer Rogers,
of me hotel who in citizens dress, at Myers
importdnities, arrested Lawton, aud accompanied
by the complainant, is son-in-law, Mr.. seycor
took the prisoner before Walll.lg, VINO adjudcaiea
the case. and Myers charged unjustiiably, failed 10
entertain his complaint.
The case was Gated before Commissioner
witness called. he detailed the circumstances as
they occurred ut the hotel. stated that on arriv-
ng at the inspectors room they found Walng
lying on sofa. apparently asleep. Waliing got up,
when lawtoh, VINO was ahead, on entering the room
ieueIs. Inspector Waiing Investigated thae charge
anu wond not entertain IL. Rogers was then asked
VINO he had arrested, and replied that Lawton was
the party. Lawton tlen wished TO make II charge Of
assault and battery against wltnesS who detailed
The particulars OF the assault upon him aud insisted
upon Walilpg entertaining his complaint. Walng
r,insed 10 do so, and stated that both the parties
had acted like fools. Witness felt indignant, ana
informed Walling that h. knew Mr.. Smith
ana Ny. Manierre, his snperi0rs ana thus
would not be the last of IL. Waling
with sncer said, III don't care If you know % dozen
Mr.. Smiths: can act IN no other way. Good night,
Mr.. Myers;i lie acted In The most gross manner.
Here Waling submitted the Witness 10 q search
Ing cross examination, ana made him admit that lie
had not mentioned Manielre'S name in The conyer.
sation and induced min 80 modify his direct evl-
deficc III some particulars.
Benjamin il. Rogers, the officer WHO made the
arrest, sworn. and betrayed considerable en-
barraSsment He recounted The facts OF the proceed
ings az the hotel. stated THAI Lawton, who was
very much agltated, wished the Inspector 10
entertain charges against Myers ana his son-n-
law which Wallns cou'd not entertain.
Myers insisted upon making charge against Law.
ton and mnntcly detailed the circumstances of the
light. WallinG stated that IL ne took charge
against one he must against the other a. they Doh
bore marks OF violence. Wltness described the In
Jurcs OF the men. When Myers spoke about Alf.
Smith, WaIling replied that Smith was his WALL
lng'l superior officer. but that the fact that Myers
was his friend could not cnaugc his decision.
Waiter Iawton was sworn and IN the main corro-
borated Rogers statements OF the case, and tnere
being no evidence 10 show That Mr.. WalliDg had in-
suited Mr.. Myers, spoke disrespecLiul OF his sape-
riors shown fay0r1tlsm 10 either party in adudi-
eating the case, Mr.. Maaerre dismissed the com