The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-04-15
TnE FORREs1-o'cONoR cAsE.
MIR. OConor's statements Emphnticnily Cou-
tradictcd by Mrs sinclair.

frtr ne Brooityn Argus.
Roporter-Did you understand Il, uiy
time curing the progress OF your litigation with
Mr.. Forrest that you sre to pay MIR. OConor
Tor his services, whatever the final result2
Mrs. sinclalr--l did not. In suonort Of that
denial have much to sly, but prefer to wait
in the nope OF rossio.e Investigation.
Rcportcr-I understand that about the year
1851 you wrote communication to the N,iC
YORK Hcr1d. stating that YOUR cause was cham-
Mrs Siucnir-1hat "a true. 1t came anout IN
this way: The Hcidd printed an editorial in re-
lation to the SUIT, intimating that in the ci the
should he the issue OF the suit. Mr., Chase was
not pleased with this. lie said that should r.
flute the assertion Of the Hcrdld. was anxious
~ do so, and Mr.. Chase brought me the draft ~
n letter. which copied aud sent 70 the Herald
and in which stated that Mr.. O.Conor defended
me md prosecuted my SUIT without hope or eX-
pectation Of fee ar reward
Repottcr-Nr O'Conot conieciures that ne
cuuiary ctnharras sment connected with the
"Funthlll' estate prompted Nr. Forrest to bring
Mrs Sinclair-You wi. excuse me from dis
GUESSING the case from that stanlpoin | cannot
Imagine why Mr. O'Conor win his intimate
knowledge Of this cast, should nave advanced
Reporter Is the reason assigned by Mr.
O'Cunor the correct one
Mrs. Sinclair 1t T. not.
Rcportct-It Is stated In some circles that
after leaving Mr.. Forrest you took refuge with
one uf your listers.
Mrs Sinclair-Tne senaration between MIR.
Forrest and mvself was arranged deliberately by
ourselves. II was mutually agreed Ipon months
| rcfure II took place. Finally, when the time
came, MIR Forrest escorted me - the residence
" Mr.. parke Goodwin. where. tor a long time, 1
made my home with my friend. MR.. Godwiu,
who is a daughter of william cutler Bry ut.
Rcporter---ls Mr. O'C1nor's statement of his
account aud It's settlement corrcctf
Mrs. Sincllir-NO.
Reporter-have you receipts showing items
| CT arged for?
Mrs. Sinclair must respectfully decline
| doing so for the present.
RepOrter-Ar. OtpnOr intimates that you
were prompted by some one to make the state
mont which nrst appeared IN the ftnes.
Mrs. Snclair-l have already stated that the
publication was matter Of surprise and regret
| the public to discuss II Is a matter strictly be-
! tween MIR. OConor and myself had express d
my opinion OF MIR. OConOr's action TO very
few ~ my relatives and dearest friends. but
them public. Mr.. O'COnors fee was paid eight
years ago. II | hAd de ired 20 make nv griev-
| ance known "a the puzzle have had ample time
| To do So Dut such was not my desire.
Hepouor-Mr. OCOnor states that he was
| called into the case hy MIR. Nelson Chase OF the
firm II Rowland a Chase
Mrs. Sinclair-Mr. O'Conor WIS Interested in
the case aud knew all about 1t before Mr.. Chase
| had anN idea OF being connected with the suit.
| Tho lawyers VINO were nrst Interested consti-
tuted the hrIn of Roardman u benedict.
| Reporter-M Mr. ~ 4 onur saws tDat no gupple-
! mentary proceedings Or the like were ever insti-
! tuted."
| Mrs. Sinclaf-That T. not correct. Supple
mentarv proceedings were instituted, ana there
are Records aud evidence In abundance TO prove
| It. There Il one point uuon which desire t.
| bc clearly understood. ! do not question:
| r, 'er have questioned Mr.. orc nor's legal right
| TO exact literal fee In this case. The Iuestio
| Il ~ e. MIA NOR ' right. Viewed IN lint lgn,
| there T. no legitimate erounu on which can re-
| gard ms actions In complimentary or cef,nsi-
| tie Ii-ht. Nj. OCouor has been Vers man, times
bitterly attacked during his career. but this IL
the hr-t time that he appears I'm PRINT with de-
fence or denial. II NY statement, are go lui IA
! tefIal md uufountec. as he .avs they are. why
! 1. he so eYluenilN nlnrlued .houf fhemY