New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-07


yesterdays TRIBUNE note by the reporter was I'M
accountably made to appear as part of Judge Fam
cheers opinion in which it had been inserted as eX-
planatory The Judge in abiding to the manufac-
tured commitment which District-AttOrncy Britton
attempted to smugge into the case, used this express
sion: "1he proof shows cOnclusvely that the sub
sequcnt paper not delivered to the Sheriff until
after tho hearing of the habeas corpus case had COM
menced" The next six lines, pointing out the dis
crepancy between Mr.. Britton's testimony and the
facts established by conclusive proof Were not
part of the Judges opinion. and should have been
inclosed in brackets. We cannot dismiss this case
without word in recognition Of the noble stand for
personal liberty which Judge Fancher has taken,
and the dignity and Im2artiality with which he has
borne himself during the Inquiry. His spirited
declaration in reply to one Of Mr. Brittons petulant
remarks that he had perfect respect for the Oyer
and Terminer, but at the same time perfect re-
spect for personal liberty and that under no
circumstances would he disregard the rights of citi-
zenship" will long BIO remembered to his honor
New-York is unfortunate in losing the services of
upright and able Judge, and his defeat at the polls
is one of the strongest arguments against the elect
i've system of judicial appointments.
The friends Of Madame Seebach will be glad to
hear that she has sent full and satisfactory vndi
cation OF herself to the story regarding her which
went tho rounds Of the papers last Summer. This
story, purporting to be copied from paper pub
lshed in Pesth, stated that Nine. s. had complained
of being robbed while acting in that city that her
landlady had testified in court that it was false
pretense an ofiense of which she had already been
been found guilty in this country, aud that the
Judge had reprimanded and fined her. Mime. See
bach has not been in Pesth for years and she sends
most indignant denial from the editor of the Pesth
paper that such an article had appeared in his
Journal The inventor of the story very generous
in stating that Nine S. appeared in court with her
beautiful daughter as i'll fact she only has young
son. Nine. s. Uas robbed while in Washington,
and mover recovered her jewels, although Baron
Gerolt then German ambassador here used every
effort to trace them Evidently this story, and the
enc published soon after Mme. g. returned to Ger
many as we'll, accusing her Of writing against this
country, is tho fabrication of malicious enemies.
The facts herein stated como to us from an unques
toned source and will give great pleasure to the
American admirers of tho distinguished actress.
The first appearance of Mr.. Wilkie Collins in New
York will take place Tuesday evening next,
under tho auspices of the Mercantile Library Asso
citation. OF course q large and cultivated audience
will be sure to be present No hall in the city could
hold one tenth of those who have for years known
and admired Mr.. Collins, and who will appreciate
the opportunity afforded them of satisfying the
universal and legitimate curiosity which IL felt In
regard to tho personality of men of genius. Mr.
Collins comes To in the funess of all his powers,
with as much work before him as no has already
done. All those who have read him will desire To
aud hear his own conception of his own
tons and all those who shall read him IN future
will appreciate him tho moro from their memories
Of his voice and manner.