New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-12

Mr. Monis-What have we 10 do with Mclaughlin
Nr Kvarts-weI we will 20
Mr. Mous-I guess we won't 20 until understand
Mr. E,arts-You understand now who Mclaughlin is
Mr. houisI guess won't have anything 10 do Win h'
What has he got TO do with this case 7
Mr. Rvarts-IIe sent the information
Mr. Morns-No he did not send the information we nave
e here and such person. We know no su0h
person.
The witness-I heard Of it from him two weeks ago.
O. How long ago this alleged difficulty in your cono"o'
,hat was made the subject Of Indictment A That vi" LII
1907.
@ Eighteen years agoi A. Yes, Sir.
Y You were then young lawyerf A. Yes, Sir
> In Lowelli A. The first year after was admitted 20
practice II had not been young should not have oeen In
voved should not have had anything to do Win sucn peo
pie. ,s
@ What the accusation against you' a. never oouN
make out except 1t general allegation that mad gotten
soo for services which ought not to have got
That the accusation ~,
In regard to your receipt Of lawyers feef A. Yea sr
OF 800 from this man woman, was 1t not A. Yes,
s where concerned in prevenng-seekng to pre-
venta prosecution against them for perjury and conspiracy
against the Judge OF the Lowell Police Court.
Now for that you were subjected Indictment were
you noti A. Yes Sir don't remember that was ever called
70 answer to it. of in the newspapers and went
up and saw it. and presume that is copy OF it.
O. What happened to that Indictment, A. It was noas
proceed.
O. Did you demand trial to have 1t ro@ pro''ed| a.
Ger. Butler did for me.
A. vour counsel, Yes Sir and the District Attorney
would not bring It to trial. and when he found Gen bue'
rong to the Court with he nae pressed It, lie droppe' "
but would not drop him until got him exposed
O. Yon thought Mr. Morse was st the bottom Vi 'nS''
A. Yes, Sir , .
@ What has happened to him. He has been exposed as
the leading deanlter and pecuator In the County frauds In
Massachusetts,, in legislative report
O Int legislative inquiry, A. Yes, Sir
Mr.. Beach-Who is thisf
Mr. Eyans-Morse.
The Witness-The that got that indictment
Mr. Beach, object TO this indictment
Mr. Eyas-I am satished that is enough for Morse Now
we will 90 with the case.
Mr. Beach-h you will 60 with the case will be content
Mr. EvaYou introduced the subject OF the charge against
this gentleman. ,
Mr. Reach have not the slightest objection to this gentle
man making an explanation with great beraty as to any cir
aumstance TO which we alluded but do not think II
proper to have loud denuncaons against persons VINO
arc not involved this and who are not mere "
answer for themselves =,
Judge Neson-I don't think II Is quite proper hal ne suouu
pronounce judgment upon several persons.
Mr. EvarsIt depends upon what evidence he mas and "ha
part he has in it,
Judge Nelson-No II depends on whether It was involved
n the cross examination of the learned counsel
Mr. Eyarslt depends whether renstae THIS wit
ness.
Judge Neilson-You at liberty to reinstate him.
Mr. Eyarts-By showing who his are and what they
IRE and what his position is
Mr. BeseNot founded upon his Judgment and opinion out
founded in hostility.
Judee Nelson-There is no need Of discussion about IT
This gentleman right reinsate himself and you have
night to liberal examination to that end.
Mr. Eyarts-Have exceeded that'
Judge Neson-I said you had but It is improper
Sor the witness to judgment upon A. b. or
and say they guilty OF frauds when perhaps they are moi
st all
Mr. Evarts-Wel Sir
Judge Neilson-Pioceed with your examination.