The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
CASTLE GARDEN.
The Close or the Investigation, and the
Result To Be Reported to the Board


Result To Be Reported to the Board
of Comm tssfOners.
The Committee OF the Commissioners OF Emigra-
ton met at three o'clock Yesterday afternoon to
continue the Muller investigation. There were
present Commissioners O'Gorman, Hart Lynch,
Waach and Forrest The proceedings were con-
cluded at little before five O'Clock. The principal
evidence was adduced to show the
CHARACTER OF KIHNELLY.
Thomas Flynn, residing at 21S Fulton street,
where he is a janitOr stated that he was formerly
on the police force; knew officer Thomas Kim
nelly; was on the next post to his in the Fifth
precinct; he stated to me on two different occa-
sions that he would like to get even with Mr
Muller, whom he called by foul name, for the rea
son, as he alleged, that he mr. Muer) put uni
form upon him."
Cross examined by Commissioner wallach-wit-
ness stated that he had occupied responsible posts
when on the police force; that he was stationed at
the ocean Bank, and secured the position he now
holds upon the recommendation OF the President Of
Mr.. Brooke stated that Alderman Fitzgerald
knew OF certain facts in relation to kinnely's
threats, but would not appear before the commit
tee without they sent a formal requisitOn to him.
O'GORMAN OBJECTS.
Commissioner O'Gorman objected that the CON-
mittee had no right to enforce attendance OF wit
nesses and asked II the g, idence not entirely
cumulative. Being answered In the Affirmative by
counsel, 1t was decided to dispense with the at
Michael Grimm, OF 20 Greenwich street, stated he
was employed as copyist in the Registers office;
he knew Oncer Kinney, VINO had said to HIM dur
ing the past summer "YOur friend down there has
been removed, and I'll get even with the damned
Dutchman;" witness said "WhO do ysu meanYr and
Kinnelly answered, Muller"
MULLER ONCE MORE.
The counsel for the defence, Mr.. Brooke, proposed
to recall his client to establish facts showing the
general character Of his business
Nicholas Muller--At request Of counsel had pre-
pared a schedule OF the business transacted by HIM
since 1865; during that time had forwarded 100, 900
passengers; the amount OF money paid for passage
was T over sHSoUooo ne was nrst agent ior the
with the Office No. Aston House before he opened
his office at No. 10 Greenwich street; nearly all his
passengers came through Castle Garden.
In answer to questions by Commissioner Lynch
witness also stated that he was not removed from
his Official position In Castle Garden, but that on
the consolidation OF the Pennsylvania Central with
the New Jersey Central road the company had no
further need OF an agent at the garden John
Taylor Johnson, who was President OF the road
at the time was the gentleman who now recon-
mended him for the position OF agent Of the Erie
Commissioner &allach stated that there was no
doubt OF
MR.. MULLER's QUALIFICATIONS
for the position, so far as the value OF his services
to the railway companies was concerned.
Commissioner Lynch thought that II Mr.. Muller
he had such large dealings he would not be likely
to cheat poor emigrant Tor the purpose OF obtain
Commissioner Forrest wanted to go into execu-
tive session and exclude the press
commissioners Richard O'G0rman, James Lynch,
Willy Wallach and Emanuel Il. Hart opposed the
motion.
After considerable discussion and o motion for
adjournment, which failed, the committee proceeded
to vote upon the charges which had been presented
against Mr.. Muller seridttn,.
VOTING ON THE CHARGES.
The nrst charge, that OF having sold ticket for
$65, the regular price OF which was $685. was taken
up. Commissioner OGOrman stated that no proof
OF any such transaction had been offered. A vote
was taken, Commissioner Wallach voting the
charge sustained, the others voting In the mega
tive. The charge was then declared not sustained.
The second charge had been already Withdrawn.
The third charge was that OF having sold ticket
at first class rates lor an emigrant child and
charging full, when 1t should have been half fare.
On ballot Commissioner Waach alone voted to
sustain the charge and 1t was declared unsus-
tanned.
Considerable debate ensued upon the reading OF
the fourth charge, that OF having offered to bribe
Officer Kinnely At the Court OF General Sessions.
Mr.. O'Gorman thought Knnelly's evidence un.
stable in character and not 10 be relied on. Mr..
Lynch and Mr.. Hart were OF the same opinion.
Mr.. Forrest however, mad lingering doubt,
founded upon the character which had been given
in times past OF Kinnelly. Mr.. Wallach had o vote
OF tue Board, passed two years ago, read to show
the estimation they entertained OF kinnelly. Mr..
OiGorman had the testimony OF Mr. Casserly read.
IL contradicted Kinnely. Upon avote, the charge
was declared unsustaned. Yeas-wallach and
Forrest; nays-Hart, OGorman and Lynch.
IL was moved by Mr.. OGorman that verbal re-
port OF the committee be made to the Board at Its
next meeting. The committee then adjourned