National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-25
Malicious Persecution Charped.


In the Police Court, yesterday, James B.
Stewart made the following affidavit: In the mat
ter Of the United States vs.. Joseph B, Stewart
On the affidavit of Stephen A. Cobb /, Joseph b.
Stewart, being sworn, state that on the I'd of
February instant, met Hon. Stephen A. Cobb
see me, and get my advice about an important
suit he was about commencing in Kansas On
the 9th Of February called to see Mr.. Cobb as
agreed to, when he took me into his committee
room and explained his proposed case, and gave
him advice, when we parted to resume the sub
ect when be should see his client and get certain
papers. At the time was entering the Capitol
to see Mr.. Cobb, met gentleman who appealed
to me for some pecuniary aid, and under circum-
what had, asked Mr.. Cobb at the close of our
interview for s105, saying had not the amount
then to my credit, but would give him memo
randum check on the Bank Of W ashington, which
he could present on the following Friday, Just
one week hence, by which time the money would
be deposited to meet 4; but not to part with his
meney If 1t would Inconvenience him. /, on
the same day, placed in the hands Of U. W.
HaTenner matter to negotiate, and from
its proceeds desired sufficient to be placed to
meet certain checks, including Mr.. Cobb's.
Mr.. HGvenner was detained in the country
BY illness for some days, and until about the
he then assured me would be able to arrange the
matter as i wished at once: and on yesterday
morning, the sd instant, called to see II it was
done; but not finding him in, was returning to
the courthouse. when advised of this proceeding,
and hence my presence here. Knowing had IN
10 shape, md0ner or IOFm zone Inlng 10 wrong
Mr.. Cobb, waived an examination and gave
bond, and at once procured the money and paid
IT to Mr.. Cobb, as intended should have been
done during the day, and would have been done
at an earlier day, had supposed his needs we're
so great, or that he impuEned my action in any
respect. His affidavit charging me with any
false Fretence is wholly 'uDjustihed, and had
not supposed Ike knew me sufficiently to trust
me in that or any other respect 1 should not have
asked his favor in the matter. did not get or
use his money for myself, but for one who felt
under obligations to oblige, and am utterly as
tonished at the accusation so unnecessarily made
against me. JOSEPH b. STEWART.
Sworn and subscribed before Luther G. DaW-
son, J. p, this oath day Of February, 1875.
Charles W. Havenner, duly sworn, states that
be had read the above athdRvit Of Joseph b.
Stewart, and that IN the matter Of the negotia-
tiOns for the money therein referred to are true,
and but for the illness and detention in the coun-
try the money would have been ready in due sea-
son, as said Stewart had requested it should be,
and about which said Stewart was most urgent
Signed o. W. Hayenner, and sworn before Lu-
Mr Stewart asked that, inBsmuch as publicity
had been made Of this matter against his efforts
10 prevent IL, that he be permitted to withdraw
his waiver and that Mr.. Cobb be summoned to
testify in the case tomorrow. He thought this
was due him. He had handled millions OF money
belonging to himself and others, and this was the
first time bis character had been touched BY even
a suspicion Of dishonesty, and more uncalled for
accusation had never before been entered In this
court. He said that he had called on Mr.. Cobb
and his attorney, and had been told that letter
hsa oeen ADDRESSED 70 him stewart IN Ielatoa
such letter. He would not have asked for this
action had not SO much publicity been given to
the matter.
The Court decided that bends having been
given and the papers sent 20 the upper court, It
was out Of the Jurisdiction Of the court If mall
eious prosecution had been brought against him,
his remedy was in o civil suit.
Mr.: Stewart. 81 will take care about the RENE
dies"