The sun., 1872-06-08
THE BoGUs BRITISH NOBLE.
A Loud Call for Gordon Gordon-Ir. stra-
hans Response - David Dudiey Fields
Heartfelt sympathy with Horace II.
Clnrk-Gordon,a suit Dinmlaned.

A Loud Call for Gordon Gordon-Mr. Stra-
hans Response - David Dudiey Fields
Heartfelt sympathy with Horace II.
Clnrk-Gordon's Suit Dismissed.
The various motions i'm the several suits
between Jay Gould and Gordon Gordon were
before Judge Brad yesterday. Mr.. David
Dudley Field first called up the order that Cor
don appear and be examined In the suit OF Cor
u6n against Gouid orkssG abs compliant stricken
out. Judge Brady directed the crler OF the court
to call Gordon Gordon. On this being done and
no one answering, Mr. Field moved that Cor
dons default be taken nnl that the complaint be
strken out.
Mr.. Strnhan, who appeared for Mr.. Gordon,
said that as the order OF the Court was peremp-
tory he could not oppose the granting Of the de-
fault. He had received letter from Mr.. Gordon
since the Issuing Of the order, and had answered
1t Immediately, but by telegraph received that
morning II appeared that Mr.. Gordon had left
before his letter In reply had reached the place.
SO II the gentlemen on the other side desired to
take the default under such circumstances
Judge BRADY said he should feel disposed to
give Mr.. Gordon an opportunity OF appearing
agaln u the counsel would give MN reasonable
assurance that he would appear within reason
able time.
Mr.. strahnn said he had no more doubt Mr.
jordon would appear than chat he was stand
Mr.. Ficld-I think we should have some Of the
grounds Of the cUunsels assurance OF course,
dunt't in the least doubt his good faith that
could not do but II he has some reason that Cor
don will appear should Ike to know it. don't
believe that he will ever appear. In short, sir,
believe he has left the country. believe that II
ls another case in which party has been driven
from the State by the.New York Judiciary. We
have, Of course. much sympathy for the gentle
men who have suffered by him. particularly for
his bail, Mr.. r. Roberts and Mr. Horace f. Clark.
Mr.. Strahan-NOu need not speak for Mr..
Clark.
MIR. Field don't speak for him. sympathise
with him. sec nothing for him 20 do but to
memorable the Legislature again, this time TO
protect fore tgn Lords against the New York Ju-
dietary.
Mr.. Graham said that Gordon's letter left him
discretion "a to certain matters that ne had not
yet been able to submit to his associates. with
the view Of making proposals To the gentlemen
ON the other side. He thought the better plan
would he 10 let tho matter stand as II was until
next Tuesday.
Mr.. Root said they had very good reason for
believing that Gordon would not appear. They
had positive inform ation, which he thought could
be relied upon, that Gordon had left tho country
with the Intention OF not returning. II Mr.. StrG-
founded, we are ready 10 give the facts which
lead us To believe that he will not return.
Judge Brady, after private conference with
counsel asked u they proposed to go on with the
other motions. Mr.. Straham wished them put OF.
Judge brady then directed that an order be en-
tered that the complaint In the case Of Gordon
agaiust Gould he dismissed, with the UNDER
standing tnat II Gordon appears ON tl.e.4th the
Court VIII open the default.