The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-09
What 'the Boss" Thinks of the Conduct Of
Mayor Halls Defence.
How Garvey Has Spent His Seven
Weeks of Leisure.
WILL HE BE ARRESTED

The temperance of Andrew j. Garvey continued
yesterday to be Lhe absorbing topic in political
circles. The course that he has taken was almost
universally condemned, inasmucn as 1t Is q perver
sion of the proverD that there should be "honor
among thIeves.u "Any man," said vene-
rable city democrat, who has in MS time
done faithful service to his party, as secuted
who turns States evidence and IS always despised.
have suffered pecunlarily as much as any man by
the breakup OF the Tammany party, and would
have all the thieves punished but don't DO 1t in this
mean way.' This old gentleman's sentiment was
endorsed by the group VINO surrounded him, all
OF whom said, candy will suffer for this
before he gets through" Political craftsmanship. both
In and outside the court room, assumed q tone OF
great Indignation, which was not, however, founded
entirely on the fact OF his having turned States evil
dence, but was intensified 10y the character OF the
evidence winch he volunteered. Among the many
politicians in the Court yesterday afternoon when
Garvey was on the stand twas ex-Cnam-
berlain Bradley. When Garvey was CIV
ing the details OF the mode in which the
amount on the warrant was disposed OF he SAID
that he had appropriated for himself $4,000 to pay
his assessment OF election expenses. This volun-
teered admission from
THE GREAT PLASTERER
prompted the exclamation Immediately from the ex-
Chamberlain, "Rather than have said that 1
would have put bullet through my head"
1t is this moral turptude that mas excited the anger
Of the Ring politicians, and has struck them with
dismay, and completely demoralized them when
any endeavor was made by them to arrive at an
estimate OF the effect OF Andy's evidence, not only
on the prosecution OF the Mayor, but as TO the use
that may be made OF him on the prosecution or
the other Ring indictments. Mr.. Garvey appeared
TO be well taken care OF. His brother, MI. John
Iaft
while he was waiting In the ante-room 10 give MS
evidence, and joined him Immediately on his leav-
ing the witness stand. Mr.. John Garvey says that
his brother has been In the city over q month,
nearly all the time at his own house, and going out
into the city and nelghDorhood occasionally
in close carriage. The secret OF Andy's
return has been well kept, he said, simply
because the friends and relatives who were en-
trusted with the secret had Too much honor 10
reveal 1t. lie asks that the public reserve their
Judgment OF the conduct or his brother In giving
this evidence until he has got through as witness
MIR. GARvEy's FRIENDS
claim that he mas been villlaed and charged Win
not committed entirely Tor MS own pennt;
but that the largest portion OF the money
that he mas been charged with receiving, was re-
ceved at the instance and In the interest or Others
lie regards as his duty under the circumstances,
to clear himself and the result must show whether
the course ne mas taken Will be successful IN this d.
rection or not. There was discussion yesterday,
IN anu out Oh the cUurt roo Us 70 Mr uarVey's pO-
slton in reference to the criminal proceedings that
were initiated before he left the country.
The facts given IN the HERALD yesterday
as to the sherin's warrants were confirmed by a
later interview with Mr.. Brennan. dr. Garvey's
liberty viii not be interIered with by any process
that mas been entrusted TO the sheriff, and which
has become imperative by lapse OF time. Tne facts
In relation to TINS aspect Of the great
QUESTION OF THE DAY
are that the District Attorney mas Bench warrants
In relation The Garvey frauds which ne can render
operative az any moment It's understood, however
ia a
certain circumstances, Garvey's liberty will not be
interfered with. The District Attorney mas been
called upon IL Is alleged, TO do his duty IN this mat
ter; but that Official Is under the impression that
he Is doing his duty now, aud he will continue to do
II IN accordance with his oath OF ONCE. In this
connection this facs must not be lost sQnt
OF In obtaining calm review OF the present
position OF affars-namey, that no one
mas any power To grant Garvey any immunity
from arrest, long a. the warrants, issued
upon the finding OF Certain Indictments remain UNI
cancelled. Various opinions were expressed yes