National Republican., 1877-07-04
ofKEY HaLL,s MOVEMENTS.

Interesting Facts from London. Paris and
New York-A Visit to Mr.. Bennett.
few weeks prior to Oakley Halls sudden
departure for Europe, having several thousand
dollars here to his credit, the ex.mayor cahlcd
James Gordon Bennett for loan Of two or
three thousand dollars. In reply. Mr.. Hall
was directed to call at the office, where he re.
ccived 5000, for which no receipt was taken,
1t being "but trifling acknowledgment Of the
timely service rendered Mcssrs Bennett and
Phelps at the time Of tho May Bennett duel"
Shortly after Mr.. Halls arrival In London
the veteran Officer Golding called to see him
in his humble lodgings. Golding had been on
terms OF personal and official intimacy with
Mr.. Hall when district attorney, when mayor
and subsequently, when practicing at tho bar.
He had known his family we'll. and was conf
dentially employed by Mr.. Hall during both
mayonlty terms. In fine, his position was
such that his not calling on his old employer
would seem the height OF ingratitudc, while y
refusal by Mr.. Hall to see him would seem to
settle defnitivcly the course the latter in
tended to pursue to all his former friends.
Golding called and sent up his card. When
others called their cards were returned with
the word that the gentleman had no occasion
to sec them. Goldings card was kept under
advisement nearly half an hour, at the end Of
which time word was brought that Mr.. Hall
would "call at the hotel In the evening" He
did not call, and Goldng did not incur the
risk Of snub second time.
In less than month after this about the
middle of May. Mr.. Hall crossed the channel
and had prolonged interview with Mr.. Ben
nett In Paris He remained In the French
capital week or ten days, seeing and being
with Mr.. Bennett every day. What arrange
mcnt, If any, was made is as yet secret, 1t
being known only that Mr.. Hall spent money
freely, and started avowcdly for Vienna about
ten days ago. 1t Is current in Paris that he Is
engaged by Mr.. Bennett, and will devote his
time in the future to the interests of his old
friend and present helper.
Mr.. Halls family have heard nothing di-
rect from him. lie has sent them no money,
written them no letters. The sale Of his
library and the projected sale of other property
is of their own option. He has said nothing
about it, One of his most intimate friends to
whom he is indebted for political. personal,
and pccuniary favors, has heard nothing from
him, and his repeated cndcavors to secure
from him something for his family have re-
suited in nothing. Fortunately a member o
the family has property in her own name
not from Mr.. Hall-which, carefully managed
will enable them to live modestiy and in com
fort. No motion to drop Mr.. Halls name from
the roll of ;ttorncys will be made until tn,
autumn term. and it may be he will forcsta!
that by reSignng.
There is moro or less gossip in connection
with the name of Oakley Hall and mysterious
woman. A gentleman now in London say
Mr.. Hall several times in London theatres
Sometimes he was alone. At other times h
escorted n niddle-agcd, respectable appearing
woman, stout and English in her figure. A
far Ms one could judge the attention show
WIS such as might be paid by any man to hi
| mother,