New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-01
MAYOR HALI2S TRIAL.
A JURY AT LAsrl-~A WHOLE DKV SPENT IN OBJ
TANNING THB TWELFTH MAN


mind for when one wanted to accept another WIS
10 discover important 1aw In the proposed Juror
aud visa not until nearly o'clock that the twelfth
man stepped into the box
The first jurors called were VIM. A. Duncan and John
g. Tutte who had formed decided opinions and OF
course excused Edward NJ. Duncan, brothe, OF the
first man called had read the reported charges against
the Mayor and had impression which might require
some evidence to remove, but did not think he had
bias which would interfere with his doing duty In tho
Iury-bo1 He had no impression as to whether tho
Mayor had intentionally or willuly neglected to auait
snysclaims-
Mr. shafer-Do you think that having, as you say. an
impression your mind you could. do justice between
the accused and the peOplei A. think could; IL
might need some evidence explanation to remove
that preston; have talked with my brother aDout
this, but any great extent; don't know his posi-
tive views nor do think he knows mine; am voter,
but belong to political association.
Mr. Clinton briefly argued that as the man had no
opinion as to whether tho Mayor willfuly and inten
tonaly had done the acts with which no was charged,
he competent The question was lon to tue trefs'
who could not agree Mr. Clinton consented that the
challenge should be sustained.
George W. Miller James Adair. Isaac Van Benschoten.
william F. skidd, Jacob August, WIN. F. Bruden, WIN. B.
Askens Richard II. Kelly, Philemon Garfield. Joseph
Strauss, Samuel Rosner. Abram BOhn Moses StfaS
burger and Edwin q. GortOn, had formed opinions AID
were excused.
william S. Livingstone. dealer in mems furnishing
goods No TIL Broadway became tho center o. lively
legal contest, nterspersed with personal illusions and
animated to all appearances by unlawyerlike rancor
The examination began by the usual inquiries in the
Of which he asked II he voted against the
Mayor, TO which he replied voted for the Republican
party suppose that is against the Mayor" He had
formed opinion against all the city officials on She
general charges. He believed the Mayor had been
derectin respects in his duty. but in what particU
lar respects no did not know He did not how tho
Mayor could go through all tho papers which were sub
mitted to him. and be correct In all Of thcm He himself
eyen in his business did not examine every paper
which was submitted to him. II his cashier said 1t wac
all right he signed it, no not inclined TO charge
the Mayor with wifu neglect because he had nos
examined every bill, though it might be mere neglect.
Suppose" quoried Mr. Clinton, 1T was claim OF
$4,000 outside Of your ordinary busnessF We'll you
will excuse me-" replied the witness, but don't think
your question applies to this case"
This attempt of tho juror to moot legal point with
Mr.. Clinton provoked from the latter the remark On
you are to argue Mayor Halls case are your Then
I'll excuse you" This brought the alert Mr. shafer to
his feet with the exclamation that the remark was an
insult to the Juror and that nobody but priv counsel
counsel governed by private feelings would insult
| gentleman on the staud In this way. "Argue Mayor
Halls case, ndeedw Mr. Clinton this time fOrebOre to
reply but continued " Do you mean TO express the
opinion that Mayor Hall signed warrants OF checks
brought to him in the Of business without exam
nation, the neglect not wlful and intentional T.
This question was srenuOusy opposed by Mr shafer,
but 1t finally allowed, and the witness replied That
he had no impression about it, he had any impression
about IT, had made any expressions. they had been
adverse TO the Mayor II had bias it against
the Mayor Nevertheless" said Mr.. Shafer we stand
ready to accept him. believing hun to be an honest and
fair man."
Mr ClntOn-Uave you any bias nOYi A. Well, L
think have a slight-very slight-bas
Mr. fer mt to he
Mr. Treman followed in opposition. The latter after
characterzng the conduct OF Mr. Shafer In rather I'M
gentle terms said that no the prosecution had
personal animOsity against Mayor Hall Mr. sharer
interrupted with, Yes SIR NJ Clinton has not spoken
to the Mayor for two years~ tIr Clinton denied It
the spot saying that had any luminosity lie not
aware OF it. Mr. Tremain then finished his speech and
the triers short consultation. pronounced the
challenge true.
This decision was almost universally regretted and
regarded a great mistake. Mr.. Livingstone, on
the stand appeared intelligent and conscientious and
anxious TO be impartial upon the question II was
another patent fact that the prosecution would have
gladly accepted the juror had it not been for the unfOr
tunate difference between opposing counsel, who could
not with any show OF consistency, withdraw the oppo
| sltiOn warmly started.
E. p Lansing, Bennett Williams, James White Joseph
Whitfield, Allen j. Cummings, Charles J. Cook, James
| Turner, and Bartholomew Smith rejected on 40
count decided opinions with tho exception Of the last
named manufacturer Of crates and tenders who had.
It was painfully evident decided opinions In regard TO
his own and none at oil about the present
ISSUE He mingled considerable Ofhand bumOr with
his replies which kept the in constant laugh
ter When questioned whether ne had not read the
accounts the newspapers he replied that he only read
the headings and then, when he did MT like the head
ngs he din MT read tho rest Of the article daughter
| The following amusing coloquy ensued;
O. Ever do anything In pOliticsi A Never have any
| rith In yOta /
Jimmy o'Brien because believed he was an honest
man.
O. You have often heard Mayor Halls namet A.
Once only once I'm sure Of IT, and don't know El,'
they mentioned 1t for then. (Laughterl
q. Do you remember any persons whom you hsard
mentioned as belonging to the Rngi A. on, Bin Tweed
! and Andy GarYey lLaughter.l
O. They are old acquaintance OF yours. ehf n.
know Andy Garvey; he Is plasterer with wink' i1u
know.
o. How well do you know hint A. Well III tell you
how well know him 10 owes me 81 ana can't get u
| tLaughter.l
o. How long has that been owing youi A Since last
Summer
O. Have you furnished any articles for the New Court
Housef A. No, Sir DOM furnish my CRATES 70 this
Court House.
The Juror was codered altogether too Intelligent and
was rejected.
BENJAMIN F. wheelwright, Thomas whesn twho used
70 r,ad the papers during the Rebellion but got dssted
with theml John H. Prere. Benjamin AlgFove bernhard
Bernhard and Isases all disqualified ana
excused Theodore c. Bacon. banker and stock brokel
on Broadst found to unite intelligence and fairness
with the indispensable ignorance, and Was accepted tn q
completing the list Of jurors, which is appended
THE LIST or JURORS
/ James W James, agent, No. lO1 Orchard-st
2 Matthias Clark President Insurance Company. 10.
1913 Canalst. -
g. ROmaine A. Lukomski, trunk5 No. $50 Broadway
A. Lo1s Kreuder, dry goods, No 81 Elrst-aVe
6. Joseph W. Simpson, laces No. Guy blkhLhTaEe-
g. Henry A Van Ness, furniture, No 10y TnIrd 1Ee..
Horao Reed slaughterer No. Jl2 West FIR y fsth-