The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-14

name has been so often used in connection with
the alleged bride to Mrs. Putnam. Mr.. Allen does
business only one door from the place in which Mr..
Avery D. Putnam formerly conducted his. Mr..
Allen, when the reporter entered, was seated close
by the stove, in his inner office, and was appar-
emily in blue study.
SUDDEN RETICENCE OF Mr.. ALLEN.
The reporter told Mr.. Allen, briefly, the errand
on which he had called-to ascertain the truth of
the statements made about him.
Mr.. ALLEN have nothing to say about the
matter.
REPoRrER-You have, no doubt, seen the state.
ments made as to what you are alleged to have
said?
Mr.. ALLEN-Yes.
REPORTER-All who have any information on the
subject say that the statement as to the money
paid to Mrs. Putnam came from you. Is this true
Mr.. ALIEN have nothing to say. Have you not
heard that did not intend to make any statement
on the subject
REPoRTER-I have. But it seemed impossible
that you had nothing to say on a subject where
your name was so constantly used.
Mr.. ALIEN have nothing to say.
Observation-Disclosures are now being made that
you have said that Mrs. Putnam received sum OF
money for the letter she wrote to the Governor.
Do yeu not wish to say one way or the other
whether you ever made such statements or not
Mr. ALLEN have nothing to say.
u w not say whether you
Mr.: Allen again repeated. III have nothing Co
say"
ton to Governor Dix, in which the terms, 'unholy
means were employed" and .the corrupt infr-
not Sa these 70
alleged receiving by Mrs. Putnam OF money for her
Mr.. Allen did not answer, and remained obsti.
nate in his silence.
The reporter LEFT the store, and subsequently in
terviewed Mr.. Covert, who originally circulated the
petition TO Governor Dix.
INTERVIEW WITH Mr.. COVERT.
REPoRrER-You are certain, Mr. Covert that Mr..
Allen told you that Mrs. Putnam had received
money for her signature
Mr.. COVERT am certain OF II that have
against Foster personally, and have no particular
object in seeing him hanged; but think II right
to bring out all the circumstances connected with
paid to Mrs. Putnam, and know who paid It,.
Me- CovERrwMr. Kemp. Mr.. John Foster saws in
his letter that he never paid or knew OF any one
else paying money to Mrs Putnam for her letter.
Nobody ever said he did. don't suppose he paid
it, But the fact was notorious here about three
months ago that Mr.. Kemp said w Will spend
half million sooner than That Foster shall be
hangedp' This statement was made to me by two
prominent lawyers, and was no secret at the time.
see an interview in to-days HERALD with Mrs.
ON the night OF the murder Miss Duval
was rchearslng In choir and when Mrs.
Duval ana ner other daughter put on their
at the time talking TO Mr.. Duval, said, an
90 along, II you like" The prefer was accepted,
anu tnat ueclded his tate. But Mr.. Putnam's rela-
tions with the Duval family were OF the most
friendly kind. He and Mr.. Duval were about TO
open stall In the Seventh Avenue Market. TINS
Is what brought them together so much. great
many insinuations have been made, but they are
all false. Knowing these circumstances feel
peculiar interest in the case, and this has led me
to wish to see that all the truth be told on beth
sides. 1t u wrong TO Get w mapdp public seat>