National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-10
eopYRKY vs., PErER cAMpRELL.

mat Legislative Feei-some Specimen Orders.
The ease OF Godfrey GoeIl vs.. Peter Camp
bell, Speaker Of the C1sTS) House Of Delegates Of
the Legislative Assembly of the District, was
called soon after noon in the Crcuit Court, Chief
Justice Cartier. The proceedings In the case
were Of the most businesSlIke character, and
those who had expected to hear funny trial must
have gone away disappointed.
Messrs. Elliott and Garrett appeared for the
plaintiffs and Messrs Cook and Norris for the de-
fendants. The room was well-hlled, but as the
case had not been expected to come on until next
week, there was much smaller crowd than
would have otherwise have attended.
The case was opened for the plaintiffs BY Mr..
K. Elliott, who stated that the plaintiffs Pur:
furnished all the items contained in the bill Of
particulars, (which has been published already
has refused the Just demand for payment; hence
they were compelled to enter suit.
THE TESTIMONY.
The plaintiff then called Chas. q. Godfrey one
of the proprietors Of the Chesapeake saloon, and
tablishnent and directed him to let parties CON
ing with his orders have what they called for.
He did so, and having opened an account against
Mr.. Campbell charged all the items to him. 1t
was q personal account. Campbell came in when
he was chosen Speaker with about fifty persons,
who were treated on his order. Witness cannot
tell who filed all the orders. They were filed
by his assistants.
After recess the following witnesses were called:
SuDnlee.
the Chesapeake restaurant from April to June
q, 1873. Opened by order an account against
Mr.. Campbell the day he was elected Speaker Of
the House, and made some OF the entries which he
recognized in a book handed him. Witness pre-
sented the bill to Mr.. Campbell, who said that
LOT OF "GALLooTs"
had been eating and drinking without his au-
Crossexamlned: Did he name any "gaIIootsP"
Witness. i suppose he referred to the members
generally. Witness had instructions from Camp
bell to let Flynn, the sergeant-at-arms, have
whatever he called for. He treated at one
time a lot Of about fifty who came in with him.
Once Campbell gave banquet at the Chesa-
peake, at which none but members were admit
led, and wine was furnished them which they
complained was not good.
The Court. Perhaps 1t was sour wine.
Mr.. Elliott. 1t was too late at night, your
Honor, for them to be good Judges.
VIM. g. Jones, bar.keeper, testified that the
entries in the account book were made by him
lust and true charges. Witness made charge
for cards in the book. He had to send out to
get them.
Witness continued: The employees were
charged to be attentive to Mr.. Campbell's orders.
A: 7. Shaw; Witness kept the cigar stand at
the Chesapeake during the time the Items sued
for are charged; heard Campbell tell Mr.. God
frey to let Mr.. Flynn have what he desired; wit
ness had seen Campbell drink at the bar.
VIM. J. Donoho was then called, but he was
absent, and short period OF waiting took place.
sired to put in evidence certain orders signed By
the plaintiff, and desired to know whether they
would be admitted.
SEVEN UP.
The defendants counsel admitted seven of the
orders, six Of which were read, as follows:
THE ADMITTED ORDERS.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES, June g. 1873.
mo. II
C. GOdCTsy:
Please send over to Speakers room one porter
house steak, green peas, raw tomatoes and pota-
toes for one. p. CAMPBELL, Speaker.
GODFREY: Pair fried chickens, &C., six bottles of
wine, one box OF cigars, two bottles Stag.
CAMPBELL.
JUNE &c, 1873.
TNo.31
GODFREY: Please send over two bottles cham
payne. CAMPBELL.
[No.4l
GODFREY: Send me one box cigars, same as
last; half dozen best whisky; one bottle brandy.
CAMPBELL.
MAY 10, '73.
No. S.
GODFREY Please send me Stag.
mo. 81
GODFREY: Please send over one bottle of Stag
and one Of brandy; also, rs good cigars.
At the elose of the submission of these orders
to the Jury the court adjourned the case until
Monday next, when 1t is expected the fun will
begin.