The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-02
rerng at tpS time and woman's voice was heard

10 say:
that God id scoundreL"
Mr.. Parker was not at home to the reported:
Warren, . produce dealer, doing business at the
corner OF Greenwich and Jay street. His resi-
could not be found either at his place OF business
or his residence.
Mr. Henry N. Williams, q gentleman who had
given at the Hotel Brunswick AT the dinner
hour Mr.. Williams had not made his appearance
Business had probably detained him
LIQUOR-DEALING JUROR.
The fourth juror is Mr.. John s. Rockwell, who
street and Lexington avenue This gentleman was
called upon yesterday morning by the HERALD re-
porter. He Is highly respectable looking gentle
very reticent about tmpartlng Information, claim
ing as his reason the agreement that was come to
OF outside influence which it was alleged in one OF
the morning papers had peen brought to bear upon
REPoRrER--what have you to say about the
charges brought against the jury in one OF the
jou nails OF the cityP
what the journal may be pleased to state; but as
far as know there was no influence of the kind
duty conscientlousy, and were regulated In their
opinions by the evidence.
the habit Of meeting with politicians when they
went to dine at Delmonicos who were friends OF
Tweed and that they argued the case to them.
Mr.. ROCKwELL-It is false. have lived here for
fifteen years, and every one knows my charac-
ter. ! do not know any Tammany politicians
lie. When we went i to Delmonicos we al.
ways had q private room to ourselves, and
enough to do to eat, without talking any. In no
other place. speaking for myself, had we any con-
versation with friends 81 Tweed, and when we left
| the Court at night we came straight home.
REPoRTER-Can you tell me anything about how
the jury stoodP
strains me or would, but cannot under the Cir
cumstances say anything
| The reporter thanked Mr.. rockwell ana With
| drew.
Mr.. Thomas w. Roche, the sixth juror, Is in bust
ness at 234 Eighth avenue. The reporter encoun.
| tered him on Twenty second street yesterday and
accosted him. He was unwilling to say anything
at first, but learning that the reporter was from
the HERALD he said he would be glad to give any
information he could consistent with his honor.
REPoETER.Wnat have you to say in relation 20
| pering with the juryP
Mr.. ROCHE-Well, 1 will speak for myself and say
know nothing about them We were not In the
habit OF talking about the case outside the court
and did not read the papers at all during the trial
says that jimmy Lynch had talked to some of us,
| may say that Lynch was O customer of mine. as l
was in the habit OF supplying MIN with butter,
| and the case has been mentioned by MIN
in my presence, but he always SAID, ut is a
ticklish case, aud OF course can't expect you to
talk about It, as y0u are upon the Jury" The jury
| went by the evidence and had nothing to do with
outside considerations. l would like to tell you
how we stood, but my promise restraints me: l
think 1t was wise thing that We made the promise,
as Tweed is still man OF great influence and
could annoy those who went against him, and on
the other hand the prosecution might follow up
those who were for acqultta.
As Mr.. Roche in a great hurry the reporter
was forced to say goodby without any further
A PIANO-MAKING JUROR.
Mr.. Henry HaZeltOn, piano manufacturer,
whose Office is in University place, was the fifth
juror. Mr.. HazetOn is a gentleman, and he readily
h to the ms
only In the whole course OF the trial. went to
Delmonco's but twice to lunch; always went
alone and did not hold any conversation with any
one. saw no politicians, was not Influenced by
any Interior conversation and do not think any
OF the jurors were. cannot tell you how we
stood on account of the arrangement we came to
but there was no possibility OF us agreeing, no
ment to keep silence was come to by mutual con-
by ALL"
LIVE JUROR FOR ACoUrTrAL.
The ninth juror, Mr.. Richard Dawson, resides at
452 Greenwich street, where he carries on his bus
ness. From this gentleman tue reporter procured
reliable information as to how the jury stood. The
following Is the interview the HERALD reporter
REroRrER-i want to know about the state.
mcuts that have been made about outside In
Mr.. DAwsoN-They are false; there was no ont.
side influence. For my part, was never in Del
REPoRrER~May ask you how the jury stood,
Mr.. DAwsON-Wel, see that your paper has got
very nearly correct statement this morning. and
away, may as well tell you. We stood eight for
acquittal, three Tor conviction and one blank.
When we left the room first there were seven
for acquttal and five Tor conviction. There was
considerable argument. and the result was changed
to what tell you. may say that was one OF
man on an informers testimony. In the nineteen
days Of the trial did not hear any evidence pro-
Garvey and his did not think deserving OF con.
sideraton. The Judges charge did not make much
impression, as we thought 1t biased and onesided.
THE TWELVE HONEST MEN,
The following the names OF the jurors and
how they st0od;-
Louis Anhem, foreman, clothier, 1895 Third ave-
Henry Warren, produce dealer. % North Moore
John D. aamin, auctioneer, 100 West Thirty-third
street-acquittal
Jonn L: Rockwell, liquor dealer, Lexington ave-
nue. and Twenty ninth street-blank
Henry HazetOn, "a University place-conviction.
Thomas Roche, 234 Eighth avenue-convction.
Denison r. Parker oysters, 40 Franklin street
Patrick J. Keary, toys, 25s Henry street-con-
Richard Dawson, 452 Greenwich street.
Samuel c. Hine, liquors, 1,oe9 Sixth avenue
Henry M. Williams, broker, No. Hanover
street-acquittaL
Solomon Marx, 1872 Broadway-acquittal.
LYMAN FIREMAN. ON THE JURZ.
Since the twelve supposed good men and true |
inpanelled as the jury in the trial Of William M.
luton OF the rather difficult problem OF the guilt
or innocence OF the accused, the cry of bribery |
mas Deen nearu tnrougnOut the metropolitan dis |
trct and, in fact, in vicinities quite remote from
the scene OF the trial well. Many persons |
averred openly that at least nine out
OF the twelve jurymen were purchased before the |
proceedings were inaugurated at ALL while since |
the disagreement quite as many, II not more, as |
positively declare that there Is no question what
ever OF the jury's having been bribed by some |
party or parties acting IN the interest OF the de-
fence. 10 ascertain the views OF the senior |
counsel for the people, Mr. Lyman Tremain, |
on the subject, representative OF. the HERALD
was despatched in quest OF that gentleman |
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in finding HIM just as he was about leaving the |
Court OIL Oyer and Termincr, alter having finished |
the days labor on the Stokes bill OF exceptions.
AS he was In the act OF hosting his huge great
coat the reporter tapped him gently on the Shout
der and prOpounded the following query -
REPORTER-Mr. Tremain, have been commits |
stoned by the HERALD To receiye stafemenf |