The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-15

pany, were compelled yesterday to deed over the
estate to MIR. Jackson S. Schultz, receiver and
sequestrator. The end Is not YET and Mr. Kelly
says he shall night 1t till the end comes.
In the United states Court yesterday Emanuel
Pasado was convicted on an Indictment charging
him with selling cigars not properly stamped. The
Jury recommended Pasado to the clemency Of the
Court, and Judge Benedict deferred sentence.
TIE CONNERTON HOMICIDE.
CONCLUSION OF THE PARLIAMENTARY AC-
Quilted.
Brief WORK was made yesterday In the con.
hnued trial OF George w. Murray for the alleged
killing OF John Connerton. in the Court OF Oyer
and Terminer. before Judge Barrett. AS will be
seen by the report, no time was lost In sub
hitting the further testimony for the defence and
but lew minutes were taken in reaching the
Tn0Ie-a verdict OF acquittal. The prisoner, as
usual, sat by Mr. Charles v. Brooke, his counsel,
and looking more confident than ever, look
which, as the result showed, was wholly justified.
District Attorney Phelps continued to represent
the prosecution.
Policeman Bird. of the Ninth precinct testified
that the reputation OF Pertain was bad, and that
be would not believe him under oath IN any matter
IN which ne was Interested.
Caroline Murray, sister OF the prisoner remem-
bered the Sunday when her brother was arrested:
she woke him up about ten O'Clock in the morning;
he went out to his stable and returned to his din
ner; while eating his brOther-n.law called and he
went out with him. not returning till six O'Clock In
the evening; while away Onicer O'Nen called and
eaid ner brothers. boss wanted TO see MIN, and
when her brotner returned she told him what the
officer had said; ne said he would go out Tor walk
BENJAMIN TwaGdie. Of No. ss7 Washington street,
testified that on the night OF the homicide ne saw
Mrs. Neymeyer shortly after the occurrence, and
that sne then said several times that Pertain struck
George Washington Murray, the prisoner, then
took the stand He testified that he went into
Gibuons saloon on the night OF the 21st or Novem-
Der ana had drink; about nine O'Clock two men
came IN and commenced discussing the ongshore.
mems strike; one OF them asked his opinion, ana
he replied that he thought the 'longshoremen
every one ought to have chance to make living !;
tne witness said ne did not wish to argue the
the men, he did so : after having lew more drinks
he left the place, and wen: down to West street TO
to and
there round four men still talking about the
,longshoremen's strike; witness sat down at 2
not ia asleep; Billy Pertain ana Martin Joyce
Bhortly alter ward came in, and not wishing TO be
went to look for Pmkerton The witness then
proceeded to detail his movements from That time
up to wnen he went into LarKins' saloon: he de-
pied ever having struck the deceased or having
been engaged in any quarrel with him. He gave
manner and satisfactorily explained his move.
ments on the day alter the tragedy.
connsei on BOTH sides decided to dispense with
summing up the case and left 1t to the Judges
Judge Barrett, in his charge. stated that he
thought 1t would be exceedingly dangerous for the
jury TO convict the prisoner on the testimony ad-
duced by the prosecution during the trial. The
only testimony connecting the prisoner with the
murder was that OF "Bllly Pertain" and It mad
been proved by "a number OF reputable witnesses
that he was an exceedingly bad man and very un-
reliable. On the other hand great number Of
very respectable witnesses had testified TO the
unexceptionably good reputation OF the prisoner.
The Jury rendered verdict Of not guilty with.
out leaving their seats.
the announce ment OF the verdict was followed
by manifestations OF applause among the crowd In
attendance, which the Court promptly rebuked.
Judge Barrett then gave brief moral lecture to
the prisoner and discharged him.
Some talk ensued between the District Attorney
former suggested that ne thought 1t would be
proper to still keep them in the House OF Detention
pending any action he might think 1t his duty, in
view OF the result OF the present trial, to take In
the case. Judge Barrett approved OF the suggeS-
ton, leaving the matter In the District Attorneys
hands, and then adjourned the Court till next
Monday
SHANTY RESIDENTS IN COURT.
Michael stokes and seven others occupy shan.
ties in Osth street, between First and Second ave-
nues, under leases for ten years, obtained from
one De Groot The latter claims to be owner In
fee OF the lots on which the shantes are situated,
under conveyance obtained from the corpora
ton. Patrick Cassidy sets up claim Of owner
ship to the same property under trust deed bear.
Ing date 1882. Mr.. Cassidy thought to induce the
parties occupying the premises to pay rent to
oIni, which lhey refused TO do. and there
upon instituted OceedfngS or elcctmcnt
against them. Wniie the matter was in dispute
Cassidy indHced the tenants to sign q written in-
strument acknowledging him to be the owner OF
the property ana agreeing TO pay him the rent
they had previously been paying to De Groot.
The tenants aver that they were induced to sign
leases they held from DE Groot were absolutely
void, and that they would be allowed TO remain
IN peaceful occupation OF tho premises dur.
Ing the residue OF the leases on the same
terms as before Finding that THIS was not he
effect OF the instrument they refused PAYMENT to
v, m marv
proceedings for ejectmcnt, before Judge Lane.
Upon this Application was made TO Chef Justice
DAILY, holding Special Term Of the Court OF Com
mon Pleas for temporary Injunction RESTRAINING
cassidy from prosecuting these proceedings.
Chief Justice DAILY gave decision IN the case
to-day cmbodying the same Ia an elaborate opin.
Ion denying the motion.
THE GUARDIAN SAVINGS BANK.
Shortly after the Guardian Savings Bank be.
came insolvent, In November, 1871, jeremiah
Quinlan was appointed receiver. Recently q mo-
ton was made in Supreme Court, Chambers. Tor
his removal upon the ground OF alleged acts OF IT.
regularity IN the discharge OF his duties. A pc.
ttion was sent IN yesterday by Mr.. Qdinlan to
Judse Donohuc. holding Chambers, asking 10 be
reicvrd from his once. The petition sets up the
doie OF his appointment, the motion Tor his re-
mova, and, while expressing confidence that a
close examination which he asked into the con.
duct OF his affairs as receiver Ill reveal The faith
iul Application by him of AL the funds and assets
OF the bank. he desires that his resignation should
not he Interpreted as an effort ON his part TO
shrink lrom any liability ne may have incuri ed.
Donohnc appointed his successor. An order was
entered at the same time appointing N. Mott
re cree to examine Mr.. Quinlan's accounts. con-
HnunQ the lntter's surcties and directing the W
receiver 10 file u bond for the same amount as his
predecessor.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS
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