The New York herald., 1877-03-22
EX-MAYOR HALL.
HIS UNEXPLAINED ABsENCE-THEoRrEs OF
FRIENDS As TO HIS WHEREABouTs-PRoDA-


The fact that ex-Mayor A. Oakley Hall had not beon
seen heard from by family since Friday morning
last and that he had not been at his Office since
Friday evening about O'Clock, gave rise yester-
day to n feeling OF considerable uneasness In the
city among his acquaintances as well as to very
many exaggerated storios relative to himself
nnd his probable whereabouts. His absence
from his onico and his usual places Of
resort a subject OF remark among his brethren
OF the Bar Monday afternoon, but due regard for
the feelings OF Mr. Halls family and his friends re-
strained its publication. Tho mischief, however, Is
now done, aud the air is filed with exaggerated state
ments and Mysterious illusions, for all of which there
is not n shadow OF evidence, except the one fact
abovo mentioned-that Mr. Hall had not been
seen at his Office since Friday evening last.
All of Mr. Halls friends rldcule tho
idea OF anything serious having happened to him. 1t
has been stated that Mr. Hall was deeply involved
financially; but this was contradcted yesterday by
well known theatrical manager, who said that MI.
Hall had done considerable business for him, and had
oven very recently refused to accept any money for
his services, on the ground OF friendship. Until
reasonable explanation, based on facts aud not idle
rumors Is offered II is safe to assume that Mr.. Hall,
Tor reasons best himself has chosen leave
tho city for time friend OF his at the Lotus
Club was OF tho opinion that he had gonc to
Europe 1t is be hoped that the wish OF the entire
theatrical aud legal fraternity that he may
stored perfect health to all his friends may lnd
speedy fulGllment While there is no definite ground
whatever TO fear permanent mental arrangement, 1t is
possible that the great mental anxiety which has been
weighing upon him during the last few years may have
told heavily upon his ovcrworked brain and that
heatLiu period OF repose may be benedict both his
physical and mental condition.
no IMPORTATION AT THE HOUSE.
Mrs Hail. being called upon at her residence No. 13
West Forty.sccond street, yesterday, by the writer,
sent word that she so atgucd from the multltu-
dnous visits Of her friends that would be ,mpossi
bic for her any one and that she could give no
information whatever. Other members OF tho family
made the samo statement No particular distress
seems to DO felt by the family, although there is un-
doubtedly furry oi anxious solicit ude
AT wALLAcK's THEATRE.
Mr. Lester wallack said he had not Mr.. Hall for
some time All he could say that he hoped Mr.
Hall would soon s'turn up all right" He expressed
high respect for Mr.. Halls qualities a man and SIM
ccre sollcude for his welfare. Mr.. Waack In
cidenay spoke Of the failure OF the police forcc
find any trace Of tho missing man In terms not
ccssivcly Aattering to the "1nest police force in
the world" Had this occurred In London
the Scotland Yard detectives would, IN his opinion
have discovered clew before this. Mr.. Waack
pressed very great confidence IN the probability OF
Mr.. Theodore oss said he had not seen Mr.. Hall
since Thursday although his brother Charles had
Friday. Neither Mr. Wallack nor Mr. Moss had any
theory TO offer to account lor Mr. Halrs strange abb
scncc.
MIR. BRoUGHAM KNOWS NOTHING
Mr.. John Brougham, who has so long been associated
with Mr. Hall in tho Lotos Club, had not seen him
since Friday, and could not account for his absence
Mr. Hall fond OF travel and change and he had
iden perhaps he had gone to Europe, and through
whim ailcd to acquant his family with his departure.
Mr. Brougnam did not believe in the probability OF Mr.
Hal m
his absence would soon prove itself mere temporary
one the result vf mere whim.
LEGAL FRIENDS VIEWS.
Watson W. Moore. of tho law firm Of Moore
Miller, Tribune Building. has been for some time
had a number OF personal suits IN which
Mr.. Hall has appeared as his attorney, and
on on ss may ne Moors was with M
Hall on Friday evening representative Of the
HERALD called upon Mr. Moore at his office and asked
what his theory in regard to to Mr Halls absence.
Mr. Moore SAID 40
.'In my opinion Mr.. Hall has gone to Europe TO at
tend TO some important case Ior client OF his. !"
at has boen stated, Mr. Moore SAID the reporter,
.thut Mr. Rail was aborng under hnancia difficulties
and that they may have had something to do with his
sudden and unuccountable departurcy'
al know personally that there Is nothing wrong in
Mr. Halls financial matters He may have been en-.
with financial matters. He Is man OF pride and
honor and OF very sensitive feelings, and | know
would do nothing dis honorable He has at this tmo
no trust funds his possession, ana the theories ia
that respect are in consequence absurd and further
santy increasing, and more than enough to cover his
liabilities. 7"
"Are you at all familiar with Mr. Has family rcla-
tions?"
'ro certain extent yes. My intimacy with Mr..
Hall has convinced mo that no man has pleasanter
lations at home, or Is more devoted TO his family He
always seemed to be unusually fond OF his wIfo aud
children and always, gave goodbye kiss to each OF
them before leaving"
"Whcn did you sec MIR. Hall lastP"
~ saw him last on Friday afternoon He was then
IN most excellent spirits "
jst,
Unquestionably tho mos; important testimony IN
support OF the theory that Mr. Hall has gone to Europe
Ha's friends as Jimmy" 'Jimmy' has been with
Mr.. Hall Tor many years, and has necessarily become
familiar with his affairs Al fret "Jlmmy" would say
nothing as 10 Mr.. Halrs Disappearance, ana 1t was
only with tho greatest reluctance that he impaired
the HERALD representative tho important Information
gwen below.
Mr. Halls business, Jimmy" stated, had not fallen
OIL. had been said, but was, on the contrary, con-
stantly increasing. For some time past he had been
Investing in Bank OF England notes, which he de-
posted in his safe These notes aggregated, he
thought. several thousands OF dollars On Thursday
precealng the Friday OF Mr.: Halls disappear
ance, Mr. Hall drew several hundred dollars
SIX or seven hundred-n large bills, and was
particular to get 1t In large bills. small
band mirror ana bottle OF medicine miss ng
from tue sale on Saturday morning, as was also tho
manic, oil the White Star line, sailed from her dock Ut
| bty Mr. Hall sailed in her. This was "Jmmy's"
| frank view of the whole matter.
WILL NOT lie BACK FOR A WEEK.
| John II. Thomas, lawyer confined in tho Tombs on
charge OF forgery was TO have been tried on Monday.
On FRIDAY last he sent word TO MT Hall that he wanod
to him regarding his case Mr.. Hall called at the
| City Prison Saturday morning at eleven O'Clock
| and asked Keeper Mcclellan to have Thomas
brought down from his cell to the room set
apart for the accommodation OF lawyers and
their clients, which was done. That this Interview
occurred Saturday IS established by tho statement
Thomas, by that OF another prisoner occupying tho
same cell and OF Keepers Finn aud Mcclellan
Thomas told HERALD reporter yesterday that Mr..
Hall when he called, said to him that he would nave
his trial adjourned over until next week. adding III
am gong out OF town ANA VIII not return
until FRIDAY or Saturday next" Thomas, who
desired 10 make Mr. Hall acquainted with
the character OF some evidence In the
case began to explain the points IN detail, when Mr.
Hall SAID pressed Tor time, and requested
Thomas make out brief OF tho iacts and send II 10
his office, when Thomas did thomas iurtLer stated
that Mr. Hall seemed TO be IN u possession OF his
usual health SPIRITS and showed no sign OF abbcr-
ration or dcspopdency. When Mr.. Hall was leaving