The New York herald., 1872-08-31
THE CASE OF MARA.
Examination Before Alderman Carpenter-Squire
McMuNin's Story Of the Assault-The
Prieonor Committed for Trial.
PHILADELPHIA, Angus

Prisoner Committed for Trial.
PHILADELPHIA, August 30, 1872.
The arrest of Hugh Mara, the attempted assassin
OF Alderman McMulin has Occasioned good deal
O! excitement In this city, IT two O'Clock this
afternoon, the hour fixed for his preliminary ex-
animation, the Central Police station and the street
were crowded by curosity-seekers and representa-
tivcs OF the 'Moya," crowds OF rOughs and out
laws. The Mayor, members Of City Councils and a
large number of lawyers were present. Mara was
brought in by Lieutenant Crout of the police
reserve, and was shortly followed by Alderman Nc
Mullln. The prisoner presented an appearance Of
assumed bravado as he entered, but ON taking his
seat In the dock slid of into corner and pulled his
hat down over his eyes. Having disposed of some
preliminary business, Alderman Carpenter called
"Hugh Mara" The prisoner arose and the Alder
man proceeded to interrOgate HIM
"Where do you live ?"
No. 3s3 Stanley street and my business is that OF
bartender"
District Attorney Mann-Is Alderman McMullin
here
eyes," responded the Squire as he walked up to
the stand.
'Take the Book and let us have your testimony"
The Squire was then sworn and was told to give
his statement of the assault upon him, which he
did in these wOrdS:-
ALDERMAN M'MULLIN's STATEMENT.
My residence is at 722 South Eighth street. On the
22d Of July the hose company gave an anniversary
supper at the hall OF the hose house. About eleven
O'Clock that night they commenced to clear the table,
to put on another course and missed some OF the
bouquets-large, ornamental bouquets they were
that were on the table, l asked where they
were. They told me that Mara had come in and
taken one out and into McDcvitt's. i went in
after him and asked him If he took them, and he
said, "Ycs; want to know what it Is your busi-
ness II / did ~ / told him II was my business;
that was president OF the company and had
charge OF the supper. He said it was not my busi-
ness, and replied to him, "If had been there,
Nara, when you took them you should not have
done It," He said 'Why.' and replied "Be-
cause would not have let you." He said, "You
wouldn't Sn and | answered "No.n At that time
was standing in Devitt's barroom. The bar runs
along this way pointing with his hand. There
was right by the door a match safe, and while
was reaching up to get match to strike light for
the cigar had, saw Mara behind the bar and
resdS reaching M down ,, for something. Just as
in his hand and pointed towards me- II was
silver-plated pistol and ne had II pointed straight
towards inc; looked him In the eye for did not
think he would do 1t; but in second after he fired:
l said to him, "YOu shot :" he answered, IL
know did :" he went back and leaned on the bar;
saw officer Moore, and said ARREST Mara--hc has
shot me in the breast;n Mara then said. 81 guess
nos ne @ ana Of r replied t Yes the blood began to
Mara, and walked into the hose house I did not
want to alarm them for they were enjoying them
selves; just said that Mara shot me- and after that
was taken home and the doctors came.
District Attorney Mann--whcn did you next see
"I.ast night"
"Had there been any previous difficulty between
you and him; any grudger'
'Never had a word with him. The evening be-
filled il up with ice cream; supposed some one in
District Attorney Mann-That will do.
EVIDENCE OF THE DETECTIVES.
assault on Alderman McM1n the night it occur ae
red; made every exertion to ind the prisoner; In
company with Officer Taggart and others searched
seven or eight dnerent houses In which he had
stopped :emporarily we searched diligently for
him up to the time OF his arrest; was up one time
trying to find Mara; we hoped yesterday, and CON
fdently expected, TO secure his person within
twenty,four hours; besides searching eight dif
places.
Detective Joshua Taggart, sworn-I know Mara;
have not seen him since the night he shot Alder
man McMullin although have been seeking him
constantly; was trying yesterday to arrest him,
and had strong hopes OF success.
DR.. Joseph N. Norc0ss, sworn-l am one OF the
resident surgeons and physicians OF st. Mary's RO
mon Sa m Sa0~ m%gn mara ana re-
he came to the hospital about the 22d Of July last
he was there about five days; think he was case
Sister Superior, and she concluded to allow him ad-
mission; he was there during visiting day, but do
not know whether any one visited him or not; l
think he was pretty bad with delirium, and II my
memory serves me he was put into solitary con-
fnement and one time strapped down; he told me
ne had been on spree for some weeks and could
pay board; he was given room No. A91s and he paid
us when he left.
Alderman Buck, sworn-I know Hugh Mara;
saw him last night at Broad and Vine streets and
recognized him; said, "How are you, HugheyY"
and he said, "You must be mstaken;' / said
mo, know you we;' he said ~ will make you
pay dearly for this mistake;" then brought MIN
down here to the Central station; there was
nobody here to recognize him-nelther Captain
Helms nor the other officers; Alderman McMuln
was sent for then, and when he came fully ident-
fed the prisoner az Hugh Mara.
Alderman Carpenter-Mara, you will find bail In
the sum OF $4,000 to answer at the next term Of
the Court OF Quarter Sessions upon the charges Of
assault and battery upon the person Of Alderman
william McMullin, with intent TO kill him.
The "Moya" boys feel very bitter, and would,
doubtless, like to have the disposition Of the case
There Is no doubt that Mara will soon follow In
the wake Of Dougherty, his pal, who was mur-
dered on Sunday evening last