The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-17
Calling the Indictments in
Court Yesterday.
CLAFLIN & 90. NOT READY.
The Government Holding Fire in
Lawrence's Case.
DIES ANGES WANTS WITNESSES.
All the Trials Temporarily
Postponed.

Judge Benedict sat yesterday in the United
States Circuit Court and proceeded with the dts
charge OF the criminal business OF the June term.
The Calendar OF criminal cases being called by the
Judge, the case OF Charles L. Lawrence was the
first OF interest reached. In reference to the in.
dictments against this prisoner. who is charged
with completely in the alleged silk smuggling cases
the District Attorney said THAT case may az
well go on the calendar. | am, by order OF
the Executive, forbidden, at present to proceed
with the trial of any or the indictments presented
against the defend ant Lawrence, except this one.
which Is for having forged the name OF Mr., Bland
ing and even with regard 10 somc or the counts
in this Indictment a question arises whether am
at perfect liberty to proceed. Believing, however,
that whatever may be the decision arrived at by
the Executive. may be required In any event TO
enter upon the trial OF this Indictment before l
could try any other against Lawrence, placed
this case on the calendar and was determined to
try 1t. However, the prisoners counsel YES
terday made an applica ton to me to have the
trial postponed. Before consented 20 that they
agreed tnat In the event OF the President deciding
that Lawrence should be tried at any time oa any
other charge than that OF the forgery OF Bland
ing's name they would waive the right to
have prior trial on that charge. agreed
to this stipulation, and the case is now
In that position that IL Is TO 20 on for
the term. II 1t be the decision OF tue President
that Lawrence may at any time be tried on any
other charge than OF forgery am at liberty TO try
him on that charge. II on the other hand, the
President confines me to tne single charge OF
forgery or Blanding's name, am at liberty to try
MIN on that IN OCTOBER. The case was accordingly
taken or the calendar.
THE CASE OF DIES ANeEs.
The next case called was That OF Celonel Rooers
Des Anges. Deputy Collector OF Customs who Is
indicted for alleged completely in the silk frauds.
Counsel. on behalf OF Des Anges, said he would
want a few days TO make preparations for the de-
the Judge-How mauyY
Counsel-I am at present engaged In the trial Of
a case before Judge Westorook, and II has been
suspended until Monday morning; also, have
case before Judge Dononue.
The Judge-How long viii IL take to try this
Counsei-That will depend on the case made BY
the prosecution. thlnS Il WIZ take week:
till Monday. prefer 10 take that course, as tnerA
is witness expected from Eng and, VINO mas nor
vet come but ne has promised 10 come. III ne
does not come perhaps VIII not Try the case tnii
term.
again called on Monday.
THE INDICTMENT OF II. B. cLAFLIE co.
Mr.. Ellhu Root, oil counsel for Ii. b. Claim d
Co., who are indicted for alleged completely In the
SILK smuggling cases, when the cause was called
SAID that before the trial could he proceeded with
1t was necessary that members OF the firm who
were now IN Europe should be heard rom, ana
they had not been heard from.
The District Attorney inquired II IL was neces-
sary to the trial that these gentlemen should DO
here, and II IL was merely necessary to hear from
Mr.. Root do not think we can 60 TO trial un-
less they come here. Mr. Evarts IS counsel IN THIS
case but he Is at present engaged In the Beecher
trial. one oil the members OF the firm. Mr.. Eels.
VINO connected with the department TO which
this Indictment relates, rs IN Europe, and was
there before this prosecution commenced. We
have had no opportunity OF consulting with him.
and suppose nc does no. even know that TINS
Indictment has been found We have telegrapned
10 him. ana suppose as soon as ne gets TINS tee'
gram he viii start for home.
The Court--Do you move the trial on today
Mr.. Root 10 not.
me District Attorney-I 90 not move &c on
to-day.
Mr.. Root will say this that Mr.. Claim desires
TO have trial oil the case as speedily as pOssloie
Mr.. Evarts has not hau time 10 examine the IN.
dictments against Mcssrs. Jla1il Co., and We
would like 70 have the time extended 70 make
some motions 10 this term.
the District Attorney-Yes; but you should give
us notice OF your intention 10 make those mo-
tlons before the beginning OF tn next term.
THE INDICTMENTS AGAINST FIELD, NORRIS, FESNER
CO.
When the was called ex-Recorder Smith,
counsel Tor defendants, VINO are charged Wits
having participated IN the recent alleged silk
frauds said Ii would be announcement for him, n
this term was end during this month, 10 70 into
him to 90 So 10 would suit MS convenience very
much n the case wOuld 90 or Tor the term.
The District Attorney consented, and the case
accordingly went on Tor the term
THE CASE OF DIES ANGES AGAIN.
Counsel on belaf OF Des Anges. addressing the
Court, SAID that Des Anges was unaole 10 SUD
pGna MS own witnesses. He had no moneV and
mad not been able TO pay counsel since this action
was commenced against him. He was or course.
entitled TO have such witnesses as he desired TO
produce subpmnacd by the United States. II the
Court preferred II ne could put this application In
the form OF an affidavit.
The Judge-Give the names Of the witnesses TO
the DIstrict Attorney. with regard TO the atm
dayit, mat can oe produced at any time.
Tne matter tnen dropped, the jurors IN attend
ance we're discharged, and the Court adjourned
until this morning.