The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-30

from Auburn to this city, fearing that if convicted
IN Auburn, he would be sent TO the Auburn State
REPORTER-But II seems strange that a man IN
der ban, as he was, would wish to return TO New
YORK. where some charge or other would hang over
Captain KENNEDY-My dear rsir, every New York
thlei-or murderer, for that matter-wants to re-
nothing to them They are New sa Workers. and
they can see their friends all the time.
REPoRrER-Then you do not take any stock in
this man, Irving, as first class murderer, Cap
tainS" asked the reporter.
CAPTAIN-No,. sir; believe he is dead beat in
men who really committed the Simpson robbery in
Chatham street, for which this fellow was indicted,
If you ike, bat he had not the first thing TO 90
with it.
Washington Nathan's View>of IS
A reporter OF the HERALD called yesterday after
noon at the residence Of Washington Nathan, in
Fifth Avenue, and learning that the gentleman was
not at home returned later in the evening and
found him at his dinner Apoogizng for intruding
at so unreasonable time and upon 80 delicate
business, the reporter inquired Of Mr.. Nathan
whether he desired to say anything or to express
any opinion on the subject OF the revelations made
In the most gentlemanly and unembarrassed
manner Mr.. Nathan excused the intrusion ana
said:-
''wen, all that can say OF the subject is that
know nothing about 1t beyond what has been pub.
llshed IN the morning and evening papers. put
no no. anh IN the report however ana think anas
to be brought back here That Is all have 20 say
on the matter, and beyond this you know as much
about II as do. see that Matsell does not believe
the man and does not want him."
Thanking Mr.. Nathan for his courtesy the re-
porter Withdrew.
"John Il. irving Not Known In Irving
ton.
A HERALD reporter got Off the cars at Irvtngton
yesterday afternoon to test the veracity of the
statement in Irving's confession that he was born
at Sunnyside and Is relative OF Washington
Irving. Captain warman, "chef OF police"
though there Is but one policeman in Irvington,
who is the captain himself was on the platform Of
period OF time his acquaintance with Irvington
tended, replied
"a quarter OF q century,
'Then you must know if anybody named John
7. Irving eveEresided here9'
The captain answered that the confession Of the
man in the Jail at San Francisco had
been read by the villagers, The statement that
he is hative of Irvington had spread like wildfre,
and everybody was asking everybody else If he had
heard Of or had known any one OF the name All
was blank ignorance of the individual. The Oldest
inhabtant was in the dark as to his identity, and
the general conclusion reached was that
anybody claiming to be "John T. Irving,
native of Sunnyslde or Irvington,"
was an impostor lrvlngton is a village by the
longs away. is the. celebrated country seat where
Washington Irving resided for many years after
LEAVING the busy y fMn Of New YSk Is
and Miss Sarah Irving, two elderly maiden ladies,
daughters of General Ebenezer Irving. Accom-
paid visit to Mr. John Mann, nephew OF Wash
ington Irving. Mr.. Mann has lived in Irvington
fitty-seven years but never heard OF anybody
Washington, Judge John I. Irving, who died in
1889, and lived his life in New York Washington
The latter had eleven children and OF these only
three sons survive, saunders. Theodore and
ad sev Seas sd 1an but yng
reproduced in none Of his issue. The youngest
Of his children, If now living would be consider
ment Of tins confessed accomplish in
being SS in yRn auS nG
OF the 'Sketch Book, has truth In it. There was
no other Irving family in Irvington. and the only
sion was daughter Of Mr. Otis swan, Presdent
OF the City Bank. There is Irish laborer and his
noSa "a Of onn n ng The cs Of
lrving's appearance has none of the characteristics
complexioned, as a rule, whereas this man in San
Francisco is represented as blonde, with fair
hair and light hazel eyes, There is no doubt but
that this part OF the confession Is o lie.
Ex-Judge Cardoxo Speaks.
The HERALD reporter called at the law Office of
ex-Judge Albert Cardozo late Of the Supreme
Court ofthis State yesterday afternoon, to ask his
views concerning the alleged confession made by
man. now in jail at San Francisco, CAL, asserting
his completely in the murder Of Mr.. Benjamin
Nathan. At the mention OF the object Of the call
Mr.. Cardozo at once replied that in his opinion the
story was not entitled to the slightest at
nnciA Attn OFF ion
of an insane mans Imagination, q con-
cOction published by some one wishing for
certain notoriety, or trick by sailor to
procure his discharge from disagreeable shipping
contract. AS to one point, said Mr.. CordozO, am
exceedingly sorry for the publication. 1t names
Mr.. washington Nathan as the insti&ator of his
fathers murder. This does terrible injustice to
young Mr.. Nathan. AS you know, Mr.. Nathan's
youngest sister is.my wife. was his confidential
legal adviser, and know most thoroughly the re-
lations between MIN and his children. He con-
versed with me in relation to the
SPECIAL PROVISION FOR HIS SON WASHINGTON
in his will. That he particularly singled him from
the others and made q peculiar bequest to him
arose from the fact that Washington was the
son for whom he entertained q paternal
Partially, rather than any other motive.
Mr.. Nathan. in discussing the provisions of the will
ne pTOpoSeu W mdke, saiu w uc'-''AS w I'LL lily
other children, if they have not brilliant business
qualities they know how to take care of what
may leave them, but Wash can't keep money; q
pretty face would coax every cent away from him.
must guard against that by my WILL"
The reporter suggested that there was an i'm
preston that Washington Nathan had occasioned
difficulty and annoyance TO his father by reckless
use Of money.
To this Mr.. Cardozo replied that, to his certain
knowledge, nothing of the kind had occurred.
Wash could any day have procured from his father
any amount he wished. 1t might seem
that he spent money pretty freely, as for
people OF slender means his disbursement would
have been pronigate; but for family of their
great wealth ii was only mere tribe, and never
gave Mr.. Nathan the slightest trouble. He simply
saw the weakness OF Wasningten's character, and
sought to guard him by the conditions Of his legacy
against suffering from 1t. The relations between
the father and son were peculiarly pleasant, unre
strained and harmonious. So Intimately do
know young Mr.. Nathan Washington that doubt
If in the whole country there could be found an In.
dividual to whom the idea OF such o crime would
be more repuQnant. He had