New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-15

it, was the lamentable result of dalliance on
the part of the advocates of impeachment.
Possibly it is to be attributed, in some de-
gree, TO the shrewdness of Barnard's best
friend, Mr. Fields, to whom let all
accord the deserved and damning praise
of being the most able and unscrupu-
lous parliamentary tactician of the Assembly.
But that there was anything moro than
laundering on the part of the majority
of the House we refuse to believe on
the evidence which has come to hand.
If there has been corruption it will develop
itself before the trial is over, and we shall
not hesitate to expose it, when convinced OF
it. in language as positive az that in which
we have heretofore published the guilt of such
creatures as Wood, and Carnochan, and
Murphy. We feel still that we can trust to
Prince and Niles at least to bring out all the
evidence against Barnard, and if that is not
enough to condemn him we want to see MIN
go free. The people of this judicial district
demand that all the evidence shall be pre-
sented in its strongest light to the high court
which is to try the man who OF all others mas
brought them into greatest contempt and done
most to ruin them and had they the whole Board
of Managers, chairman and all, we should DEFY
tbem IN conceal the truths which struggle to
the Light We sincerely trust the Senate Is 10
sit for the trial of this impeachment IN this
city. All the witnesses are here, ready TO tes-
tify. All of Barnards friends are here ana
here. too, are all of those whom he has out
ragged by his manners and IN his decisions
Here. too. the Senate will learn how thoroughly
aroused this community is against the man to
be tried for offenses doubly heinous IN that ne
was trusted with the enforcement OF tne laws
he has been most reckless and fragrant in vio-
lating. 1t is proper that that nmgnatioh
should have its expression and effect; ana DO
sure that, no matter where the mpeachniehC
is tried, it will find angry voice.
The Assembly has blundered we DeleVe III
the case of Judge McCunn also. We have
been disposed to accept the unanimous report
of the Judiciary Committee, charging him with
| malcOnduct and corrupt conduct in ofhce, as al
| most conclusive, for they have diligently IN
ouired into the matters presented, and after
giving the accused a hearing, had reached the
| conclusion of guilty without dissenting voice.
| Under these circumstances the Assembly should
have urged, and Judge McCunn should not
have hesitated to accept, the issue OIL an I'M
parchment. A reference to the Governor and
tho Senate with request for his removal
il blunder on the part of the Assembly.
The public would be sorry to see an acqnlttai
by the Senate, but the chances for obtaining
the requisite two. thirds vote during tho OPP
pressive Summer months are not OF the pest.
Still, the Senate may act promptly, and de-
cisive and fortunate decision be reached at
once, and thus the possible consequences OF
the vexatious delay of the Assembly be avoided
The fact that the Assembly voted the resolu-
tions of the Committee unanimously ought to
have its weight with the Senate, and secure
the lust trial and fair verdict on the evidence
adduced, which this community demands as
part of the judicial reform set on foot months
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