Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-03-11
New York.

THE CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE BARNARD.
NEW YORK, March 10.-The investigation of
the charges against Judge Barnard proceeded
yesterday, but no evidence was given to show
corrupt conduct. The charges against him are
published and are in substance as follows:
First, that he released, on habeaS corpus, with
out the knowledge Of the district attorney, some
fifty prisoners in suits dating from 1867 TO 1871;
second, that he cOuspired with Fisk, Gould and
others 10 steal the Albany and SuSquehanna
railroad, cOrruptly and illegally ordered the ar
rest of j. H. Ramsey and others, and cor
rupTly assisted in gaining the election of
Fisk and Gould as directors of that
road; third, that he illegally and corrupt
ly appointed James IL. Coleman receiver
of sixty thousand shares of Erie stock, owned
by English stockholders; fourth, that he gave a
corrupt decision in DENYING the motion for ali
mony fifth, that he discharged, on habeas cor
pus, six men charged with illegal registration
as voters at the election in which he was run
Mug for the supreme court; sixth, that he has
shown gross favoritism to James II. Coleman in
appointing him referee in Il large number of
cases in the past three years; seventh that he
has made Larry" and extraordinary allowances,
in certain cases, to lawyers practising before
him; eighth, that his conduct on the
bench has been unbecoming and want
inc in dignity, that his expressions
have been indecent, that he has abused
the respectable members of the bar, and
ton TO assist his friends. AT the conclusion of
the examination Of witnesses, last evening,
Blrnard's counsel claimed that many of the
charges against him date back previous TO the
term he at present fills; and said that while they
discovered nothing of importance in them that
cannot be easily reluted and explained, they de-
nicd the right of the legislative committee to
imseach or remove an officer elected by the peo-
pie for acts done previous TO his acceptance OF
the present term of Office. The committee de-
ciled TO consider the question next FRIDAY, to
which time the investigation was adjourned
MISCELLANEOUS.
The salaries of the teachers in the public
schools, amounting to SS0,OG3,03, were paid
Saturday.
A new charter for Long Island city has been
taken to Albany, and will be introduced the
coming week.
Justice Lee is about the only Jersey City
official who has escaped indictment
Tue celebrated court plasterer Garvey, when
not on the wtness.staud, keeps himself in
scclusion. He has been served with complaint
in the case of the board OF supervisors against
the rlng winch was instig ted in autumn last,
about the time when Mr.. OCOnors suits Tor the
recovery OF the city's moneys began.
The Times says cX-COnptroller Connolly is
now, aud has been Tor the last three months,
residing in New Jersey, within an hours ride OF
the city.
Unreliable reports are in circulation founded
vcrtiscd TO let, that the "Boss" is hiding and
will soon flee.
The suite instituted some time ago by b. c..
Calm against Secretary Boutwell,, for Il claim
oil two millions for financial scheme, has been
removed TO the state courts.
The ice is SO heavy in Hell tate that nothing
bur steamers can get through. The Iivers are
still covered with floating ice, and navigation is
still dangerous
bO@uS concern, under the title Of Jenning,
DJirau Co, has been sending circulars over
the country Offering agencies for the sale OF
feathers, artificial flowers, etc, on the receipt OF
ten and twenty dollars. All letters hereafter
addressed to them will be stopped at the post
office.
The gas company to-day agreed to lower the
price OF gas; reducing the expenditures of the
city therefor in an amount of about Sl55,OOO
year
large meeting of oil merchants and reliners
was held to-day to consider the proposal of the
southern improvement company to buy out the
oil rehncrieS in this city. The proceedings
were private A report was submitted and Il
plan Of permanent organization.
Nine cases Of smGll pox were reported yester-
day, and twcnty-lour cases during the week.
Vaccination is increasing.
A motion was made before Judge Gilbert in
Brooklyn, to-day, to restrain the directors of
the Pacific mail steamship company from spec
ulating in their own stocks. The motion was de-
med, but referee was appointed to take testi-
mOny as to the responsibility and SOlveucy of
the party who made the motion-Luther o.
Challis, a stakeholder of the company.
The case of Mrs. Jane Madden, against the
Staten Island ferry company, to recover $4,000
for the death of her husband, killed in the
Westiield explosion, was decided to-day in favor
Of plaintiff for the full amount.
Major 4. K Pangborn. editor of the Jersey
City Evening Journal, was violently assaulted
this evening by Thomas Hewitt. The assailant
was arrested,
The steamer Newport, of the Fall River line,
broke one Of her wheels this morning. No one
injured.
At the meeting of the petroleum refuers, to-
day, committee was appointed to proceed TO
the oil region on Monday night, to consult with
the refners there in reference TO the proposed
monopoly of the south improvement company.
After the meeting, at the request of the south
Improvement company, parties met for an inter-
change of views The company adhered to
Their former proposition, and consented to have
New ork REPRESENTED by one member in The
hoard Of directors. The New York refiners re.
fused to accept the terms and they feel assured
that by standing firm and acting in concert they
will be able to defeat the intention of the COM
pany.
The Tammany society tonight disbanded all
ward organizations, and appointed committee
to organize assembly district clubs, and then adj
Journed to Monday evening, for more thorough
organization.
Seth Wilbur Payne, proprietor of the Utica
DAILY Bee, was yesterday convicted, in that city,
OF libel upon Judge Charles Il. Dool;ttle, in
charging him with taking, or agreeing to take,
money from Milton II Thompson for refusing
TO put over the trial of Mrs. McCarty under in
dlctment for murder, and sentenced TO four
months i'll the Albany peHtentiary.
In the harbor masters investigation, yester-
day, one of the witnesses stated that he would
give $4,000 for the privileges cnjoved by one of
tile hafbpr masters, of whom there are eleven
in the city
The brig Hattie, of Boston, from Grand Turk,
shipped heavy iSeas in a gale, and stove her
boats, bulwarks, aud cabin house.
William II, Cooke, of voucher notoriety, is
said to be on his retun to America and it is
believed that he will become states evidence.
IL is reported that the police department, and
particularly charges against Superinten lent
kelso, are to be investigated by legislative
committee,
1t is rumored that Hannibal and st. Joseph
will at present offer only 81 100000 o. the new
increase Of S5,000,O00, this sum 10 be disposed
OF next week to the highest bidder In open
market,
A magnificent banner, from the nuns of Ken
more ireland, valued at $4,000, will be presented
the 81 Patrick's mutual alliance, at Cooper
institute, on the 1s;h inst.
I, Nj. Oliver, of the board of trustees of Nor
risania, is charged with receiving a brihe of
$4,000 from Mrs. Alderman, from whom he pur.
chased, for the town, North brother Island
4 suit will be commenced for the recovery ofthe
money.
A full account has been published of the re,
cent religious discussion in Rome, between
Protestant preachers and Catholic clergy, upon
HE subject, rWas st, Peter ever in Rome"
Father Gava2zi sided with the Protestants in
the negative. The proceedings
terminated amicably, both parties claiming to
have had the bost OF the debate
A wilmington, N. e., special says there is no
continuation Of the reported killing of Henry
Berry Lowry. Several parties are organizing
for the capture of the gang,
T'he Weather.
WASHINGTON, 1 A. M, March 11.-Probablli- |
ties; The barometer viii continue rising Mon. |