The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-25
Mr.. Nolan. who was greatly excited, said N
wished to make a statement.

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wished to make statement.
NOLAN'S STATEMENT.
Mr.. Nolan-If any influences operated upon the
Ring In passing tnls DILL had nothing TO do with
them. The steamship companies were more
anxious about procuring nv services than was
would be successful. but because was averse Ia
any tning Ike lobbying Wnen was appointed &C
the Deputy District Attorneyship | caused the
proper explanations 10 be made 20 Mr.. Phelps, sc
that none OF the stigma or TINS annual SANDER
should attach 10 him because OF my appointment.
Mr. Alvord-Now, did you not tell me before
that you never paid anybody cent except Mr..
Mr. Nolan-That did not allude to the oisburss.
ment OF the money after 10 went into my pocket
won't say any, thing about that
Mr.. Avord-You say that the steamship com
panies sought you before you sought Ihem. NOW
tne Steamship agents all testified mat you sought
Delleve those gentlemen
Mr. Nolan-weu, YOU can take your choice.
Mr.. Alvord-Permit inc to ask you, Mr.. Nolan,
whether you believe that the orncIsl record OF the
legislative proceedings has been purposeIy falsi-
fed 10 make you out a liar
Mr. Nolan-0n. no, sir; don't believe that
Mr.. Avord-rnen why do you speak OF q slam.
Mr. Nolan gave no reply.
NOLAN AS A DEcLISER.
Mr. Alvord-NOw, Sir. did Mr.. OGorman have
any pecunIary interest IN this bill
Mr.. Nolan (lanS mug ms no, sir never.
Mr.. Nolan (after pause)-No. sir.
Mr.. Avord-Did Mr.. Daniel Casserly
Mr.. Nolan-No. cir.
Mr.. Alvord-Dld Mr. Rudd?
Mr.. Noan-No, sir.
MT. Aivord-Did any member of the then Board
OF EmlgrationY
Mr.. Nolan decline to answer.
Mr.. Alvord-Did Freerp
Mr.. NO,an-I decline to answer.
Mr.. Alvord-Did General Patrick b. Jones,
Mr.. Nolan decline to answer.
Mr.. Alvord Did Tweed?
Mr.. NOLAN decline TO answer.
Mr.. Alvord-Did Mr.. Nicholson or Mr.. Barry
Mr.. Nolan-No, sir; don't know them from the
Mr.. Alvord-Dld Addison G. RIcea
Mr.. Nolan--I decline to answer.
MIR. Alvord-Dtd A. ID. Barber?
Mr.. Nolan-I decline to answer.
Mr.: Alvord-Now, why do you say in Mr.. o'Gor.
mans case MOI and leave the others In doupt
ana suspicion by declining to say "NoW
Mr.. Nolan-welI, sir, pll put them all into the
Mr.. Alvord-oh, no; you can't do that now.
hr. Waehner Qnterruptng)-W made the ex.
PLANTATION 10 District Attorney Phelps thas Jon
Mr.. Nolan-Mr. Horace Russell, the Assistant
District Attorney with whom l grew up. MI.
Phelps reposed implicit confidence In Mr.. Russell,
Mr. Alvord-I viii ask you this question. "How
much remained IN your pocket as the Legitimate
result or your services ~
Mr.. Nolan declined to answer.
NoLAN's GREAT INJUSTICE.
Mr.. Alvord-Now Mr.. Nolan by the manner in
which you eXoneratei Mr. O'Gorman, while you
left others in the dark, you have compelled US TO
call Nj. Husted, Mr.. Freer ana the others before
the committee While l believe that Mr. Frrer
was member OF the ring do not believe that he
them that we call them TO let them clear their
skirts oil this much.
the committee then retired into executive ses-
sion TO take action on the refusal OF the witness
to wer the questions relating to his bank &C.
count and other queries, and returned In few
moments simply announcing that Mr.. NoaHs at.
tendance would be required next Monday at half.
past ten O'Clock. tie defantly said that ne would
take legal ADVICE as to whether be snould appear,
and Mr.. Avord delivered severe philippe, say
ing that the truth must come out; taat ne (Al-
vord) would be III the Legislature all his Lille and
pursue Nolan until IL oId. The latter laughed as
this heartily, buttoned up his coat and walked
out.