The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-25
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"Why NOT STRIP
'rhe trial so far occupied an extravagaat
amount OF time. and should the case have DeeR
reopened, proceeding which the counsel on me
other side appeared 70 seek, the beginning OF mex.
winter would not have seen the end OF IT, How
many Jurors.u added the distinguished
advocate, with merry twinkle In his
eye and with that dry humor whicn
has often marked his efforts during the trial,
show many jurors might have died IN the mean
time; how many lawyers might have gone to
sleep the sleep or the just am at present unable
to say but certain IL IL. that had this case been
reopened Heaven only knows when It might have
terminated
BROTHER sHEARMAN's IDEAS
"What 40 think OF the CHARGE said the dap
per little counsellor, turning round TO the HERAL
representative, ns glasses looking ike full-prmed
nine inch guns. swhat do think We have
no reason TO complain, sir. none at all. or course
there were some points on which Judge Nelson
charged that we may nave deemed rather unfair
TO side. There were also many points on
which the Judge ruled which we deem more or
less agreeable TO our view OF the evidence. On
the whole the address OF the Chief Justice was
as impartial 1t could possibly be under the
circumstances. He had an extremely difficult
task to perform; he was steering between Scylia
and Charybdis.u
what conclusion do you think the jury Will
como TO- and how long 40 You think they Will re-
main in elaboration ?"
'That IL entirely problematical / think may
say with absolute certainty that the jury VIII act
entirely on their own convictions, and as for the
rumors OF approaches having been made or OF any
OF their number having expressed opinions In
favor OF our client q resolution to acquit HIM
i have no knowledge; neither has Mr.. Beecher
any knowledge, nor in fact anybody connected
with the defendants case"
Mr.. HILLS VIEWS.
Mr. John r. Hill, one or the legal advocates re-
tained for The defendant, expressed himself freely
as to his impression OF Chief Justice Nelson's
charge
mo charge" said he in response to the HERALD
reporter, 'could have been more impartial
when you take into consideration all the perplex-
ing surroundings OF the case. think there can
be but opinion the Just and able effort OF
the Chlef Justice. HIS charge has given general
satisfaction to all parties"
'As 20 the new evidence, Mr.. Hill, what DO you
think would have been the effect OF the admission
OF it9''
"wen. the very fact of the Judge having de-
clned to entertain the proposition is sufiicient TO
indicate nothing could come or it."
MR. NORRIS EXCITEMENT.
Mr.. Morris was In the height OF his excitement.
jig on pins and needles could not have increased
the intensity OF his amin alton. A HERALD reporter
asked him what he thought OF the charge. and, In
fact, what he thought OF the whole case. He was
on the Jump. however and had nothing TO say.
He VIII be camer next week.
WHAT Mr.. ABBOTT THINKS.
Mr. Austin Abbott, the accomplished compiler
OF law reports and author OF .'AoDott's Digest"
whose services TO the defence during the course
or the trial, as legal prompter to his associates,
have been recognized by them in terms Of the
highest commentator, thought the charge or
Judge Nelson q well considered and ably written
document.
$50 you think, Mr. Abbott asked the reporter,
that the charge was perfectly impartial and fair
toward your side OF the case?"
aMy views OF law was rhe reply, aare ex-
pressed In the nty-four points submitted by me to
The Court yesterday, on which l requested Judge
Nelson to charge. Hts Honor did not think it
proper direct the attention Of the jury TO all OF
them, and, OF course, my views In reference TO
that do not agree with mis-. as think ne snonld
have charged upon all OF them
Mr.. Abbott declined TO say anything Whatever
in regard 70 the new evidence ofLoader and Price.
the upholsterers, and Legs the druggist. He
thought 1t was Q matter which lay entirely with
the plaintifrs counsel. Mr.. Abbott was confident
tnat the jury would render q verdict for the de-
fendant.
Rx-JUDGE PoRTER's THOUGHTS.
The ex-Justico OF the Court OF Appeals sat In
the oven-lke court room during most OF the after
noon. He sought TO while away the tedious hours
by perusing the pages OF q novel, out manifested
bis anxiety By frequently closing the little red
volume aud converHng In q low tone with
Mr.. Evarts, VINO occupied chair near
him. Judge Porter looked up pleasantly from
his book when approached by reporter.
and expressed his readiness to oblige the
HERALD with almost anything but his views
on the trial ana the charge TO the jury. he was
not he SAID, IN the habit or commenting upon the
cases OF his clients. He had no hesitation, how
ever, in saying that be thought the charge OF
Judge Nelson an exceedingly hne legal docu-
ment. and one with which he had no dissatisfac-
ton to express. Upon the subject OF the new
evidence and all other matters anecting the trial
Judge Porter absolutely declined 70 say word.
GENERAL I. 8 cATLN's BELIEFS
The reporter, in moving among the sweltering
throng OF anxious men and women wao were
waiting for the verdict, encountered General
Isaac s. Catlin, OF the nrm OF Tracy. Catlin 4
Broadhead, and engaged IN a brief conversation
with HIM TO the following purpose
"what Is your opinion, General, OF the charge OF
Judge Nelson TO the jury 7"
"well, sir, have but one opinion on the SUBJ
ject, and that one Will be, think. Endorsed by .
majority OF the Bar OF Kings county and that opln-
Ion Ia that the charge was admirable. IL Is a re-
markable charge mats way. as It keeps clear OF all
entanglements OF law and evidence, and nicely
balances the weight and effect or sacn material
allegation"
"But is not that an opinion for the defendants
side How think you the counsel on the other
side OF the question Will regard the charge ~
mo; oeneve that even the counsel Tor plain
tin could take no exception TO the studious lair
nessI OF the charge. They submitted no requests
TO charge. The defence did, and on those re-
quests His Honor very ialrly and impartially de-
hvereo q clear aud ineligible charge"
"wnat do you think will be the erect OF the
newly onered and rejected evidence upon the
case 20
"wen. sir, / believe that that was one OF the
most absurd pieces OF pettifoggIng that was ever
dreamed or The very idea or attempting to re-
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