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The New York herald., 1873-11-02
RECORDER HACKETT AND STOKES
A Short Talk About the Recorders Tes-
timOny.

Some comment having been made about the
testimony given by Recorder Hackett in the Stokes
case, our reporter called upon him, when the fol-
lowing interview occurred
REPoRTER-Your testimony concerning Stokes
has excited some commentY
Recorder HAcKETT-My experience is that all
testimony does. II it works against prisoner his
counsel combat 1t, II against the prosecution it Is
critically reviewed.
REPoRTER-But mainly that you were not called
at either OF the preceding trials.
REcoRpER->For that omission am In nowise
responsible / did my duty. ] communicated
what l knew to the proper quarters during the
Coroners inquest. Some OF the prisoners friends
knew OF my testimony as early as any one. Mr..
McKeon, formerly one OF the prisoners counsel,
conversed with me with reference to it, and also
ex-Dlstrict Attorney Garvin and his assistants. l
never had communication with District Attorney
Phelps upon the subject, but had with Mr.. Rus
sell, Assistant District Attorney. The first
time / was summoned as witness |
went. l was always ready to give my
statement whenever properly required so to
a0 rsspS 70 Wits ts the e rss
heard of the shooting OF Fisk was on the evening
Of the came noRe to dinner and
In my paror This friend made some inquiry as to
the condition or Mr.. Fisk, assuming that | had
bruited about, but OF which was then wholly
ignorant. Iventured TO express my doubts as to
the accuracy OF the report and said, "Why, saw
Stokes this afternoon standing,n &C., and
then repeated what have testified to. This friend
added in surprise, "Why, II was not more than
twenty feet from the place where you saw him that
the shooting is said to have occurred.n Then for
the first time, learned Of the shooting and the
locale OF the mansaughter. This friend and my
family members who were present distinctly
remember that thus gave my statement twelve
hours before any account OF the affair was pub
hshed in morning paper, and that 1t was precise
with my testimony.
REPoRrER-This, of course, explains the whole
matter. thank you but, Mr.. Recorder, what is
your opinion OF the resutY
RECORDER smIling) That justice has been done,
as 1t always Is done, when a properly constituted
Court, with the regular machinery OF the law,
reaches anv result.
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Change the Jury System.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The Stokes farce has ended TO the satisfaction,
no doubt OF the criminal and his friends If no one
else. Honest and law-abiding men, though, cannot
help viewing with Indignation and alarm such q
meagre result OF SO great q CRIME. That Fisk was
immoral, unscrupulous and thoroughly bad has
nothing whatever to do with the estimate OF
Stokes' crime. One mans life is as good as
difficult to conceive by what process OF reasoning,
the lack of it, the jury arrived at the verdict OF
manslaugnter In the third degree. The evidence
certainly did not point that way. There
could have been no heat OF passion
the shooting in fact, no meeting till almost at
the moment the fatal SHOTS were Tired. No lntel-
gent man who has taken pains to follow the EVIL
dence in this case believes FISK had drawn pistol
son at the time. Tommy Hart, whose evidence
Mr.. Tremain sought to impeach by the testimony
OF the dlsgraced policeman, Logan, stated the
night OF the murder, and IL was 80 reported in the
papers next morning, that Stokes muttered, as he
stealtnily approached the stairway, his victim
was about TO ascend, .'Now I've got your That
story Hart told without variation at each trial.
Does 1T appear reasonable that from the time OF
the shooting till the reporters had obtained this
account from him, period OF not more than
three or tour hours at most, some one of Fisk's
friends had been sufficiently selfpossessed to cook
up this tale for Hart to commit to memory2 No
one will entertain the idea for moment.
1t is sale to predict that dozen idiots from RAN
dalfs Island could not have done worse than this
Jury OF intelligent ~ citizens. II this case does
not open the eyes of people to the rottenness OF
present jury system and the necessity Tor radi-
cal reform in this direction, nothing ever WILL |
cannot help raising my voice to protest against
this verdict and the ialsc and pernicious system
which made ii possible.
AN INDIGNANT READER.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
CARL sCHURZ.

Brief Interview with the German-
American statesman-His Views on the
Third Term Question.
A HERALD reporter was sent Yesterday to GEN
eral Carl schurz in order to obtain his views on
CGsarism and the Chief Justiceship question. The
distinguished German orator ana statesman, who
was everywhere received with the highest honors
In Germany where his name has become house
hold word, had just arrived from Europe, where
his family had been residing for some time. The
reporter accosted him just as senator Schurz-
who looks as strong and hearty as ever-assistcd
his wife and daughter into the carriage which was
to convey them all to the train for washington.
Mr. Schurz said he was very much pleased to see the
reporter, when the latter had stated his mission.
lie proposed that the reporter should ride with him
10 washington so shat he might be enabled TO con-
verse with him on the way. This was unfort,l-
natcly, not feasible, and the reporter had to de-
cline the honor. The senator contented himself
with an emphatic "Nol' to the query whether he
was In favor OF third term. Wnen he had
mounted into the carriage and taken his little
boy-who looks as rosy ana lat as one OF Raphaels
cberubs-on his lap he had just time enough to
say, II wish you would do me one favor. Iwish you
would state in the HERALD that am not going TO re-
move TO Illinois, all the numerous reports to the
contrary Notwithstanding And the words mad
scarcely passed hts lips when the coach ratified
away ana the reporter was left alone,
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End or nm Extraordinary Sale Last
Night.


Night.
Last evening one OF the most extraordinary sales
which has recently taken place in this country
was brought to q conclusion. We aliude 10 the
many and exquisite articles OF art owned by the
late LIE Grand Lockwood and disposed OF at auc-
ton Thursday, Friday and last evenings. The sale
was begun at Clinton Hail on Thursday evening and
concluded on the two succeeding evenings at the
gallery No. sl7 Broadway. Upon each occasion the
room was crowded and the bidding was or the most
enthusiastic description. Certainly no stranger
who viewed the spectacle would have imagined
that hard times were brewing, and that fnan-
cial depression had thrown a wet blanket over the
community. The prices that we're given and the
unhesitation which marked the bids, have a GER
tain significance when contrasted with that de-
spondency which many business men seem to think
may become characteristic OF the winter. Some
thing OF this competition was, perhaps, due to the
way in which the performance was 'paced
term, and partly to the celebrity OF
the recent owners name and the prestige
known to nave possessed. Some OF the largest
prices realized were the following Wardrobe and
dressing table, lined with cedar wood, $50; bed
stead oil Cherry, rosewood and tulip wood, g. 1873;
ash, walnut and gilt bedstead $500; ash, mahogany
and gilt bedstead, s57o;, walnut, mahogany and
ash bedstead, $4s7; walnut and gilt Dedstead,
another OF the same material, 1914; rosew ood
hedstead, inlaid and gilt, $l,s75. Ten sets Of
furniture OF this description brought ss96s. Three
pair Of Chinese curtains realized S615; an oak in
laid ebony and gilt console table, $500; two bronze
representing History" $1,1l5; two bronze
figures .'Andromacne'' and "Undine,n s34o
wood inlald gilt centre divan $ls5; an ebony
pedestal, $110; superby inlaid and richly carved
drawing room table, $425 q French escritolre,
magnificent French clock, enamelled and gilt,
$220 These prices are not precisely what one
would think likely TO be given by panic-stricken
community.
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is 1T A FRAUD7
An Innocent Inquiry.

CHICAUU, sept. y, I6I3
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
SIR was reading paper lew weeks since, and
saw an advertisement OF tine Mercantile Prize As
sociation" ofNew York, processing to be chartered
by the State, and giving as reference the NEW
YORK HERALD. AS tickets we're but twenty
five cents, sent, and received in re-
ply ticket saying my number had drawn
piano valued at $780, but asking for SO to
pay expenses and packing. | dare not send the
money until positive all is right, and, having no
other means of information, thought you might be
so good as to inform me II there is such an nstitu
ton, and II might safely send money. wrote
asking them how much money they would give me
instead OF the piano, but they did not tell me and
their note says. mo goods sent c. o. D." shall
be much obliged II you will reply by letter, as
would not like my name published. Enclosed find
some OF the papers, which may guide you. ] do
not want them TO know have written you unless
II is fraud. II so, they ought to be punished
Yours respectfully, -
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
THE STOKES VERDICT.
Because He Had Money.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Your brilliant editorial In yesterdays HERALD
ON the proceedings and sentence In the Stokes
case cannot be too highly commended. Your
article says that hanging is played out for
the rich man. How can such a thing be,
when it appears SO very doubtful IN my mind
whether hanging has ever been ''payed inn for
that class OF the community ? know OF no in
stance in the annals OF crime In this great and
rare country where all men are subjected to the
laws alike; where the rich man has ever been
made to pay-not by money-the full penalty
Of his crime. That Is out OF his sphere en-
trely What, do you intend TO place him
on the same equal footing along with such
poor creatures as Foster, Nixon, Reynolds
and others, and compel him to take the
same road that they nave already taken The
thought cannot be entertained for moment; !;
1t is too preposterous Tor any consideration. Did
this man Stokes XIII Fisk or did Fisk kill Stokess
Which is itp must confess that that Is what the
beclouded intellects OF our citizens in general
mostly desire to come at. am at loss to an
celebrated case, which Will be an everlasting dis
grace In the history OF countrys Jurisprudence,
that gross fraud has been perpetrated upon the
American people. Let US see to IL that such an oc
casion never occurs again. The counsel for
Stokes displayed rare tact and ability in conduct
ing this case for their client, and no doubt they
have won great victory for themselves, as
one OF them so exultlngly observes. But
to what base purposes have their forensic
accomplishments been put Their chief object
seems TO have been to insult all witnesses who
were unfortunate enough to appear on the stand
against them; and their unu viuperatlons OF all
who have been opposed to them is an unwarrant-
able assumption which the people can no longer
tolerate. II we are to have justice, let it be meted
out both to the ricn and poor alike; to those who
live in exalted stations as well as to those whose
pathway Is that OF the lowly. The people will no
longer remain quiet II our criminal courts do not
undergo radical charge and purge themselves Of
the corruption that pervades their atmosphere.
Patience will cease to be a virtue among us, and
reaction will surely spring up spontaneously from
every law-abiding heart, whose pulsations will be
felt throughout the entire land. 1t will come like
avalanche bringing terror 10 the law breaker, and
then the cold-blooded criminal may well beware oil
the wrath to come. G. +. M.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
NEW YORK LIBERAL CLUB.
Annual Dinner.

About ninety ladies' and gentlemen ceieorated
tne third anniversary OF the New York Liberal
club by a dinner at Demonico's Firth avenue and
Fourteenth street, last evening. Among those
nresent were Gerald Massey, Judge Sutherland,
professor Elsberg, simon and Mrs. Sterne, Mr.. c.
p u,Igard. DR. Atkinson, Petroleum v. Nasby, DR..
n n Marvin and Professor Seeley.
Mr. GERALD MASSEY was introduced TO the
meeting by the President, and In response to the
introduction described himself as o liberal, and
sketched the object OF his American tour aud said
tbat he was surprised to find that America was
NOT so liberal in some things as England. He In
stanced i'll this respect the attitude OF the
press in reference TO the Evangelical Al
lance, and said that many Of the illiberal
sentiments expressed by the Alliance would
have been rlddled through and through
by English papers. For the thoughtful minds
among the young people OF this country he
thought there was O great work to 40, and he
seemed to have an idea that his lectures here
would help to that end.
Among the sentiments proposed were Popular
Science,u 'sThe Memory OF Horace Greeley Judi
cial Iiterature,r sour International Comity,n
"Authors as Teachers Science and Poetrs.n
''Our Conntrys Future.u
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NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1s7s-QUADKUPLE

the TWO or three newspaper men were then R1ven,
and t.ey both heartily shook hands with all.
Stokes stepped into the ofice and turned aside to
hide the tears that forced their way down his face
Tne reaction had come, and 1t was evident that,
aIter the excitement was over, he would give way
to great sorrow.
THEIR FUTURE OCCUPATION.
stokes is 10 be placed In the cigar mandatory
as clerk, and Couse Is to be clerk In the chap
Ialns once. IL is however, expected that for the
next lew months Stokes will In consequence OF
nis sickness be In the hospital, where ne hopes.
with the bracing air, recover his lost strength
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
A Revenue Remembrance OF Early
Fricndship-A Fellow Countryman's

BINGHAMTON, Oct 81, 1873
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Your appeal to the citizens OF this country in be-
half OF poor Thomas Mast has touched tender
spot In my heart First, because he is a country
man Of mine, having lett our poor old home in
Germany together on board OF the same ship for
America to seek o wider field OF enterprise.
Secondly, because he was unfortunate in having
fallen into such bad company as those who
have refused to pay MIN money enough for
DIS labor TO procure the necessaries of life.
1 have been more fortunate than the friend
OF my youth, and am willing now TO lend hand In
keeping him from the poor house. Enclosed
please md ten cents In revenue stamps, the most
.hat can afford to contribute at present there
~ i great stringency in the money market here
Jusu now Should the people OF this country fail TO
SconLrioute enough to keep the wolf from mis- cabin
ioos w, you may draw draft on me- ten days, sight,
a T ni,esn @ cents more and shall honor the same.
wy Huy, yours, LUDWIG W0OLHAMMER.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
short, Sweet and to the Point.
NEW YORK. Oct. 81. is,
A Micawbcr's Mite.

MACKERILLvILL Pa, Nov. l, 1878.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Please ind enclosed my note for two cents at
ninety days, with interest. II you need the money
before the note falls due any OF the city banks Will
discount 1t when informed that the proceeds TO
20 to the Tom Mast Fund. would that | were
able to give more as / am ardent admlrer
OF the mechanical genius or that talented artist.
Yours truly, PETER PII.GARIIC.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
Heavy Contribution Of sympathy.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The subject OF the neglected genlus' OF America
has awakened around these quarters profound
sympathy for him who has won remarkable and
insignificant reputation through that great "Jour-
nal OF Civilfzaton.n With number OF his admirers
here desire, through your columns, to extend to
L. Mast heavy contribution, not OF money but OF
sympathy, and sincerely hope it VIII prove source
0i consolation to him. and have the effect Of inspir-
ing him with renewed hopes and announcement
III MS HUMANITARIAN work. A. T.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.

OTTAWA, Nov. /, 1878.
Political matters are in state OF the greatest
possible uncertainty, and there are rumors OF an
kinds The House will probably give more mem
bers on the vote than have ever before voted since
the confederation. Both parties await tne lesuis ad
with the utmost anxiety. The PaIiianneh. nt,, ~
journed at midnight, after o long debate un'i
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The Mans Rcbuke to tho Master,

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
Though | know tnat 1t is no compliment.
whatever to the Harper Bros. that the public
should have to support their most influential 'em-
ployen very heartily contribute twenty-five cents
10 the general lund. Being man OF conviction,
| think that every citizen should also come tor
ward IN iavor OF Mr.. Mast for the great lesson he
gave illustrlous Caesar i'm refusing the SI0o 600
offered by Messrs. Tweed 4 Co. SUM CUlQUE.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
An Idiotic Verdict.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Has any community ever been so much disgraced
as ours by the idiotic verdict OF the Stokes Jury
Never did more .'cold blooded, assassin escape
the gailows. Justice has been outraged and the
honest, law-abiding citizens OF New York look to
the HERALD TO give this mockery OF justice It's de-
sertS. AN HONEST JUROR.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
A Liberals Liberality.

TO THE EDITOK OF THE HERALD:-
:. enclose three cents in specie for the Mast
fund. Thanks for your appreciation OF foreign
genius on American soil. l have thought it posi-
bic that ''our artist may have felt some little re-
morse Tor the lavOrs conferred on good, honest,
kind old man Greeley; but let Ii console him to
know that, however ridiculous he represented
Greeley's body. he always made the face appear as
the sun shining in all the glory OF summers day
so, at least 1t appeared to Greeleys friends
TYPO.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
Tidal Wave Of Subscriptions to
the Mast Relief Fund.
NOTHING LIKE 1T SINCE CHICAGO.
Sympathy, Currency, Clothing, Trade Utsn-
sils and Specie.
Scathing Shafts Of Rebuke to the Black
board Bearers Masters.

A Subscription In British Coin.
NEW YORK, Al-Hallow Eve.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
You have awakened the sympathies OF the
country for the sunerngs OF Mr. Mast the German
caricaturist. / would respectfully suggest that
the Dexter Hawkins mite OF $40 (if not already
appropriated) be added TO the amount. En-
closed IS a small coin OF the nationality tnaI
the innocent publishers and their forelathers
since the day OF the Declaration OF Independence
have always sustained against this great and free
Republic. Accept for him an English shilllng
Yours truly A BOWERY NEWSMAN.
There's Nothing Like Leather for Mast.
THE SWAMP, Nov. l, 1873.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In the midst OF our financial troubles as we are
] cannot refrain from assisting the poor young
man who has shown so much talent In his line. Put
Me down for five (S5) dollars to the Mast fund.
LEATHER
Gift OF Questionable Value.
NEW YORK, Now l, 1873.
10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Enclosed please find my humble Offering to the
Mast fund.- Yours truly. s. COLFAX.
[The munifcence Of this order deserves recogni-
fion. The following is the form of the check
Ed HERALDl
! $l4 03-l0O NEW YORK. Nov. lst 1873.
= On first day OF April. 1874 Pay to
Figure the order Of THOMAS MAST
Of Fourteen 03. 100 dollars, s
Value received, and charge the
lady. same to account OF {
= To Buchu Bankers, s. COLFAX.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02

quarter Tor the Quick or the Dead.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 90, 1873.
TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
I'm common with all American Christians |
deeply regret the untanely demise OF that cole
brated ARTIST. Thomas Nast whose genius has aope
90 much to establish brotherly love and CHRISTIAN
charity on this Continent. also regret that tho
great and disnterested father OF our country Gen.
era Grant, did not stretch out his generous hand
10 beIrcnd one 10 whom he owes his present posi-.
bon. herewith enclose twenty-five cents to the
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
Give Him Something To Do.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
AS the hard work OF Stokes ought to correspond
with the severity OF his punishment (for only kill
ing mani please suggest in your invaluable paper
the procuring OF few ounces OF worsted and a
crochet needle to occupy his time an hour or 80
day. A. +. Il.
WEST TwENrY-FoURrH STREET
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COINAGE OF GOLD IN 0CtOBER

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov !, 1873.
The pcld coinage al the Philadelphia Mint during
,ho roon,b of arstober amounted to t1l,olo,oO0 IN
double eagles. The gold weighed 3s TONS
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~Nast Indignation rund,n ana trust the punnc WIN
subscribe literally and cheerfuly to reward and
respect the memory oil such q worthy man.
THOMAS WILF0RD.
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The Solitary Odor OF Phf1anthropy.
NEW YORK, Oct. 81 1878.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Coming down this morning on the - Avenue
Railroad the writer tried to buy Of the conductor
counterfeit nickel, to contribute to the Mast
1und but The conductor had passed out his stock
for the day, but said ne would have his usual sup
ply on the next trip. Not wishing to wait, en-
close you one cent for the fund.
AN ADMIRER OF GENIUS.
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The Nutmeg state Forward.

STAMFORD, Oct. 81, 1873.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Enclosed you will find TWEEN iy-hve cents, which
you will please place in the Mast Relief fund.-
Yours respectfully,
DR.. GEORGE F. DENNIS.
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Ihc stamp of Phila nthropy.

BROOKLYN, oct 81, 1878,
10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
kindly acknowledge the enclosed three cent
stamp for that Mast contribution
JERRY O'DUTHERAM.
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Sympathy That Does Not End in Smoke.
The Solitary Odor OF Philanthrop

We are cigar makers, and it is pretty hard times
now or we would give more. CANAL STREET.
The New York herald., 1873-11-02
A Tool for . Tool.

NEW YORK. Nov. /, 1878.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
see by your valuable journal you are receiving
subscriptions to the Mast fund.- l would will
ingy contribute my little in the shape of money,
but, being rather financially embarrassed, l am
not able. However, cannot let the opportunity
pass without showing my appreciation Of his
valuable services to the republican cause and O..
8. Grant; so please put the enclosed dead penciD
among your collections, hoping that he may put
1t TO some use. did not intend at first to make
this contribution, fearing the enterprise might
Jall; but as 1t has assumed such gigantic proper
tions thought | would add to The collection.
enterprsing sheet for this noble undertaking.
Hoping you will give this room among your con-
trtbutlOns IN Sundays ISSUE believe me yours,
gratefully, and Mr.. Nast's sincerely, NED.
What Makes the Mare Go.
OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION
OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, Nov. l, 1873. !
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Ipause at this edifce for the protection OF the
brute creation to enclose you So for Mr. Mast who,
like the noble horse is deserving OF better treat
mcnt thanHe receives from his masters.
COMPASSION.
Sad Effect or the Financial Crisis.
NEW YORK, Oct. 81, 1873.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Being an admirer OF Mast and for many years a
reader OF the HERALD, am happy to be able to
send You five cents (silver) to add to the fund now
artist. But for the panic would 60 five better.
u. S,
The New York herald., 1873-11-02

Charity COvereth n Multitude of Sins.
NEW YORK, Oct. 80, 1873.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Although believe in the punishment OF mean
and guilty acts, do not like to even the most
contemplate creature on the earth In want OF
bread. Therefore please find enclosed ten cents
1Or the relief o1 Mast. Respectfully, DUFF.