The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-08
xEw YORK HERALD FRIDAY, MARCH s. l872-rRIPLE SHEET

not approve OF individually.
me Witnessing vouchers OF Garvey I exam
eether Win the order OF the Comptroller TO draw
the warrant attached to them.
AUDIT signed A. BY the Mayor, Comptroller and
the President Of the Board OF Supervisors.
Q. state the namesf A. Hall, Connolly and
8. Do you know their handwritlngr A. HANS
that could easily distinguish.
Q. was there the County AUDITORS stamp on the
Vouchers a: YES sir; l cannot say the exact
Q Look At the stamp on that paper and say II 1t
q. Read in A. City ana county Of New York, De.
lartment OF Finance-examined and found correct;
County Auditor; and then there Is q space 70 be
witness then identiaed the blank for the outside
covering OF the BILL tine blank for the certificate OF
Comptroller to draw the warrant and the blank of
the warrant Itself
examined-tne audit certificate and the order for
the warranty A They were filled up and signed
Q. was the name OF Mr. Tweed written on any
other part Of the papers except at the bottom Of the
name was written across the face Of the Sni. ' ''o
@ Was this form OF anhdavit attached to the bill
MI. Burril-I object that 1t is not competent TO
show the contents OF the particular documents
covered by the indictment by evidence showing the
nature ana contents Of other vouchers
The Court thought all these objections were to
Mr.. Peckham-I mink q rule once accepted ought
to be enforced. The prosecution seem inclined 10
let rs go on until some question arises likely 70
open the objection and argue it ali over again.
The Court think It would be better TO let the
rs Oss
objections on each separate piece OF evidence as 1t
the question was suspended for while. and Mr.
Peckham proceeded.
Q was the receipt filed up' A. Yes. sir, with
Q. Was there single instance in all the vouchers
Of Mr.. Garvey that you examined where the voucher
same way-tnose that saw. ~
70 make any particular examination OF these
Mr.. Burr,n objected to the question.
The Court-He has stated the fact, and the accu-
racy Of his inspection Is wholly immaterial on his
question on the redirect examination, If any doubt
OF the TACT were raised by the defence.
THIS was the question which mad given rise to
previous objection and was argued at some length
The examination of this point was briefly con-
tnued after the recess without ehcitng any matter
The Iirst grand sensation Of the trial was then
created by Mr.. Pecknam calling, Ia his stentorian
tones,
ANDREW J. aARvEY.
Is A. J. Garvey In courtr,
There was a murmur Of expectation and mystin-
there was no immediate response.
After about nalf q minute however,
himself appeared upon the scene, looking much
thinner and older than when ne and his wagon
were last familiar sights to New Workers. All eyes
were directed towards HIM, and from the moment
he appeared on the stand till the adjournment the
no more. ana the corridors and approacSes which
so often resOunded to Andy's tread were blocked
up Andy kept his eyes directed 70 the ceiling. as
II ne was pointing attention TO his rescoes as
claim upon the gratitude Of his countrymen-as
Manlius when arraigned in the forum pointed to
n ha hoA ovnd Tho onnN hnvv
knew ABOUT Tweed and the Board Of Audit.
49, HIS EXAMINATION.
Q. Where do you resldea A. No. East Forty.
seventh street; have resided there since October,
am builder piasterer and decorator; have carried
on that business here In this city since was twenty
Q. Are you acquainted with the defendanta A.
Yes, SIR; have been on speaking terms with him
''Do YOU KNOW Mr.. TwEEDa"
Q. Do you know Mr. TweedS A. Yes, sir; have
known MIN for twenty years.
g Had you business claims against the city in
q IS that your signature on this warrants A.
O. Did You receive the moneys A. Yes. s1r, and
amount deposited was larger than That ''~' '''
A. Yes Sir; had other warrants cashsd on That
day. amounting in all, including this deposit to
mr.: Burril objected that the witness ought only
to answer except in regard TO the present warrant
cd The objection was sustained BY the ruling OF the
Q. Where did You first receive this warrantY A.
In the room directly under this-the chamber OF the
Q. Had you previously to that presented an &C
count against the county, A. Yes. SIR.
Q Is That copy Of the ACCOUNT A. Yes, sir; 1t is
@ In whose handwriting was the accounts A.
9. In whose handwriting was the calculation in
red ink Of the INTEREST," A. In that Of Mr. watson
or Mr.. Lynes, probably.
The following is copy Of the bill referred to-
1hs s.
For Dsoss wS5 as rs, day.; s,t work 4
For .esaod builder. rsssr s. day., al S.; g
For material for plasering-ssnd, lime, plaster 49,
For use Of scsdodins rope; lies, nails; is g
u....... a. rcd ..,....... s1 Ssss !:
Total. ,562 a
Q. IL this also presenting . paper, OF which the
foregoing IS copy in your handwritng-this ex-
@. To whom dld you present that ACCOUNT A. I
gave that account, with some Otuer bills to E. A.
woodward Deputy Clerk Of the Board OF Supervl-
s0rs.
q. How long have you known woodwards A.
About seven years.
O How long had he been Clerk Of the Board of
supervisors A. Ali the time / knew him and
longer; presented the bill to MIN In the room OF the
Clerk Of the Board OF Supervisors.
time A. Three oIhers-four In all.
q. How long afterwards did you receive the &C.
COUNT A. About Two weeks; II might have been
O. At the time you received the warrant was It
attached TO other papersP A. Yes, sir; there were
Board and MIR. ConnolIy's order for the warrant.
Witness Identified blank forms produced as being
similar In character to those he had seen filed up