The New York herald., 1871-03-10
TIE SINISTER CRUSADE.

Tho Alleged "Skiuner" OF Two Sailors In.
dictcd by the Grand Jury-Judge Bedford
Commits Him Until He Finds Bail-A Breeze
Among tho Tonbs La wy crs.
The proceedings Of the General Sessions were en-.
livened yesterday by an episode growing out Of a
charge made by two sailors, named Arussn and
Tinkham, who stated In open court that they paid
lawyer named E. j. Anderson twenty-five dollars to
defend them upon charge OF larceny, but who
failed TO look after their interests after pocketing the
fee. Judge Bedford's recent charge to the Grand
Jury, In reference to the swndling operations OF
set Of men who practice In the criminal courts OF
this city, degrading their profession by using I'm
proper means to extort money from parties
charged with crime, securing often large fees
by persuading their victims that they have
influence with the presiding judges,n has
created great sensation, and is already producing
beneficial result The Grand Jury acted promptly
upon the instructions Of the Court and found two
bills against lawyer named L. J. Anderson. Be.
fore the Grand Jury brought In these indictments
the party tnus charged, aud who occupied seat
within the bar, rose and asked permission Of his
Judge Be iford-Is it IN reference to case on the
calender to-day?
MI. Anders ln-N0, sir.
In this court make motion or try case until
your character has been vindicated and the Grand
Jury have passed upon your conduct.
Mr Anderson then resumed his seat.
THE INDICTMENT.
In the afternoon the Grand Jury brought In
batch or indictments, and among the bills was one
against r. J. Anderson, and Judge Bedford at once
issued his warrant for the arrest of the party. The
order was placed In the hands Of Captain McClos.
key, whe, at the expiration OF an hour brought the
alleged offender into court.
Colonel Fellows sa,d:-The Indictment which has
Just been brought into court against F. J. Anderson,
5 SGa Ebsa s si a safPsaa sase ls4s sns T
offence with which this party stands charged mis-
demeanor. The question as TO what disposition
shall be made o. the party now In the custody Of the
Honor, and submit it to you.
Judge Bedford-There are two indictments, are
Colonel Fellows-Two indictments.
Judge Bedford-What is the plea2
L. j. AndersOn-Not guilty to both.
Judge Bedlord-You viii have to find bail in 81, 500
on each Indictment or Otherwise be Ssmmtted
Now that the Grand Jury have acted so promptly
upon the suggestions made by his Houor when he
charged ,bar Hm not be e op them to
which prisoners are "lnterylewed' by the "learned
counsel" who live, move and have their being in
the TOmbs, who generally use such means in OBJ.
tanning their retaining fees would entiJle them
Marx rwain's appellatlon- solicitors by the high
Subjoined is the indictment against Anderson:--
the State York the body Of the iS sy and
Anderson of q sy oi New York. IN
attorney entitled to practise in tho several courts OF said
State the 2bh of February in the Lord 1871
wfuy, unawully fraudueny and with intent to deceive
John Aruson who then and there under for
him. the said John Aruson his signature to certain
instrument and writing to draw the ray wages and moneys
then and there due the said John Arson by The
Gsean nv faae,v renresentinv and nresnnc ,ha he h
said Edward j. Anderson would such attorney and
seor defend the sad John Aruson for said felony
whatever court the said Aruson should be sent trial.
whereas In truth and IN fact the said Edward Anderson
the said John Auson his trial said charge grand
larceny agans. the form of the statute In such
and provided and against the of the people Of the
State of New York and their dignity
S. b. GAVIN, District Attorney.
The other indictment Is similar to the abSYe.