New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-05
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THE wTtEEr AGAIN TO BE SET IN MoTIoN-PRzEs
NTHE MINOR COURTS EMoNsTRANCEs AGAINST
JUDGE DOwLING's RECONCILIATION.
"Will the Mayor send in tomorrow to
enc Beard Of Aldermen his nominations for Police Jus
Eoes was the question asked by every politician OF his
neighbOr yesterday. and the query reSchced by
very large number Of persons who only desire TO
good elevated TO these important judicial seats
reporter OF The TRIBUNE called on the Mayor, and
asked him whether not he would send TO the Board OF
Aldermen any nominations for Police Justices. The
Mayor laughed and said he had fairly mp his
nind yet whether he would send Ia any not He
rather OF the opinion that he would send in
names, but he might change his
nind He wished 10 be fully satisfied
shat the whose he would probably submit
for confirmation in every qualified for the POI
nton by Of intelligence and integrity. The book
containing the names OF the candidates is already as
Stunning the dimensions Of fairsized directory and is
being rapidly made more comprehensive. Much com
mont has grown ont of the Endorsements on the apphc
ton OF Justice Joseph Bowling for denomination. lie
has the Endorsement anumber OF the Republican sen
ters. There those who wonder why ne should re-
seve the cOuntenance and support Of men who are
directly opposed 80 him in politics. John d. TOwnsend
aubnittei YESTERDAY 10 the Mayor several additional
alhdayits which will be found below. Mr.. Townsend,
An presenting these papers TO the Mayor was aecompa
MED by VIM. f. Howe and A. II. Hummel, who, 1t is
rumored be called as witnesses to substantate
some OF the allegations.
Another question Of considerable interest is whether
the Aldermen will take up and confirm the nomination
Of David r. Williamson for Park Commissioner. The
charge ade against Mr. Williamson that he Is
a"earpet-bagger" from Maryland, and that he
real estate in this CITY. The facts are that he has
resident OF this city for the past II years. and for
the past years has lived in his house He is
well known member Of the Bar Association and is said
70 have considerable wealth, which he inherited
from his father The main facts known to at least
one Republican member of the Board Of Aldermen, but
for neXpained he chose to keep silence,
when simple explanation might have induced the ma
iorty confirm the nomination One OF the Aldermen
stated yesterday that il Mr.. Williamsons nOmina-
ton could be taken from the table it would
probably be confirmed. but that 1t exceed
inGly doubtful whether the majority would do this.
There was objection, he said, to Mr. Williamson in
dividually There are those who say that the whole
question hinges upon the successor to Frederick E.
Church The majority Of the Aldermen wish 10 know
who the new to be before proceeding to con-
nrm Mr.. williamson. It is not believed that VIM. T.
Blodgett will allow HIS name TO be used as nominee
for Park Commissioner Louis J. Phillips denies that he
As Thomas Nurphys man." Ws1. -. Hall, an old resi-
dent of the Fifteenth ward spoken Of as strong can
didate Tor the position.
In consequence Of the belief that the Mayor will send
In some nominations to day. the rush TO see him
greater than al any time for several days past There
number Of his old friends whom he wished 70 consult on
various matters and he also wished for reports from
the departments TO their working under
the Tem Among the more prominent callers sLoa
the Hon. VIM. NJ. Evarts, VIM, H. Nelson, Frcsl-
dent Of the Board of Education, Tax Commissioners
Nhseer ami Moulton, superintendent hatseu, and
athers From early hour until late In the afternoon
The Mayor listened 70 those who called on him, and
amid the OF business and the pores
rho insist presenting the claims for office of them
selves and their friends maintained his good nature TO
OPPOSITION TO JUDGE DOWNING.
following aidavits, bearing upon the question OF
Joseph Downgs reappoinment TO the position Of po-
lice MAGISTRATE this city, submitted to Mayor
Havemeyer. yesterday, by John d. Townsend, esq and
i m sad that the charged entirely suscep
tibe OF proof:
William d. Case OF Twontythird-st. arrested and
taken 70 Police HeadqutrIers November 90 1872 The
The superintendent. He was taken 10 the TOm0s 10y
order Of Judge bowling, aud placed in charge OF Dr.
tauod about three days. when he dischared, DR..
Nedu- pronoUn,ing hun entifeIy sane Upon returning
20 mis- home ne found Bowling calling upon his wife.
He Is charged with sustaining the summons interest
tine lottery policy business against all other dealers.
II is said that RsddY the BLACKSMITH Was promised
immunity IRON punishment for carrying out Judge Dow
The cases OF Adelaide Beaumont and her husband,
who 70 Blackwels Island for six months, and
kind Of taken in tho habeas corpus business by
Judges Bowling, Cardozo and Others. ,--,.,. 49,,
After the voucher robbery Justice Ledwith issued
for the arrest OF Balch and HAggerty After
the warrant issued, SUPERINTENDENT kesO arrested
them and took them before Downing VINO declined 70
hand them 10 Ledwtth. Judge DOwlings intimacy
this.
A former member Of the Board Of Aldermen kept a
gamg Wing house at No. 40 BOWery He arrested aud
his gambling utensils seized upon the charge OF having
sWindlCd "a stranger He was taken before Judge DOW
ling when the restored 10 the the
gambler discharged, and his gambling implelnc nts
restored 90 him. contrary In law.
Edward Anderson of No. 267 Broadway Will testify
that proposition made 10 iu Conlng from Judge
Downing, that he should practice law before Dowllng
nd the business should be thrown INTO his hands II lac
would satisfied receive Is per ceut or the money
paid the balance TO 60 Judge Bowling and The late
superintendent Jourdan Anderson deehued the propO
stiOn, and has since been hunted down by Judge
Downing.
Charles YOuy OF No. ls1 MOtt-st., New-YOrk City,
makes the fact that the Fall OF 1871 Wnle
walking through BaXtCr-st. in the forenoon he at
tackled by rUiians who Knocked HIM down
aud HIM until became lnsensule. ana rne0 hs
pockets contents and That when ne became COLI
scOus he and officer arrested him and took
him TO the Frauklin-st. StauOn-bOuse, wnere he was
placed In cell ana kept till about 81 o'clock the next
morning and then brought before Jddge bowling. Tne
officer stared that he found GOulY lying on
The sidewalk in hafcOnsciOus condition and bleeding
winch Judge Bowling refused TO hear, and no was
placed the TOubs for three days ana afterwaTd con
Neyed 10 Blackwefs Island and found out few days
aiUerward, that he sentenced 10 six mouths ON the
Island, and on his making "a statement VI MS case TO
Commissioner Brennan and superintendent kelso ne
was dschrged. He completes his afh iavIt by saying
: can prove that my character Was always good"
AN ASSESSMENT CONSPIRACY.
TWO SPECULATIVE LAWYERS ATTEMPT TO BRBE a