The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-05

there had been soms current loose talk or rumors on
the subject among outside parties, but the amonnt
WAS rd,culously sm all that II u had boon formally
offered one would for moment think Of accept
hight g&4sIE 4 I eNrUn 4ft|
This suit seainst Connolly was commenced only iass
ns co nsas
OF Connolly and Tweed, n. Psckham eypIa ned that
to BE- served with process he had interests here which
could attached. and nus authorize the commence
ment Of SUIT against o'm But 10 the case Of Con-
g. discovered, and Iei. no real estate
here which could have been made The sub
Ject OF an astachment The prosecution, Mr.. Peck
nam thought, might fairly take 70 themselves rea-
obtained legal service Of process Connolly Dur
ing Tue past summer. although they had no hope of
snrestsned 10 assa BY attach interests Of other
parties which bad passed TO them from Connolly.
The issuing Of this attachment would have formed q
basis for bringing action In tnis State with
out personal service OF process en- Connolly When
the friends Of Connolly found themselves thua threat
ened aud with prospect OF long litigation before
them even with expected success their part they
Induced Connolly 10 authorize some one 10 assent 10
thereof Is the iruiilsss judgment which entered
yesterday, unless he should hereafter conclude 10
partial payment thereof such sums his
science ana his means may ok upon. 1876 EY
coxSoLLr's MAGNANMITY.
Ny client feels his situation keenly. II 10 severe
enough without sttributing 70 HIM any conduct Of
which he has not been guilty. That he s williag to
meet any requirement that does not involve his
personal liberty shown by the fact that he directed
an appearance 10 be entered in this action, shough
he not within the jurisdiction Of the Court He
now desires, N he can receive such consideration az
may be proper, TO make out Of tho remnant OF hts
means, never as large rs has been supposed, such
PREPARATION as no can for wrong which the pubic
have suffered though It be but y small percentage OF
the amount which has been lost. just men will con-
ceds, however. that The concentration which he re-
ce,vas should 10 some extent DO moderated In Wow
Of the service that DO rendered critical period TO-
ward the rearsss OF that wrong By yielding his ofice
Tn nulv tha tnut
Of his DESIRE but The best atonement that he could
make. He should hardly be required, in addition, 10
though ne be technically liable, where such pay
ment utterly hey ond his power In the spirit
clnes TO subject tho people 10 the burden Of trial OF
this action and consent that tho plaintiffs take q
verIlct for the amount Of their claim.
Mr.. Waterbury rat down and every eye turned to
Judge Davis Has clear cut features assumed an
aspect OF unwonted sternness as he prepared TO ad
the Jury, and in measured, solemn he de-
livercd the scathnR judicial rcbuko of the Ring
which has yet fallen from the lips Of any Of JUDGES
II quite interesting spectacle Corporaon
Counsel Whitney, Deputy Comptroller storrs and
others present craning forward their to catch
every word Of the charge But the most amusing
feature of the scene was the presence OF Woodward
and Garvcy, who standing the door and
DO chuckIing the very portions of the
JUDGES charge which exposed Them to odium and In
fanny. They evidently took the arrangement very
lightly. Woodward looked fresh and rosy and as
plump partridge, and Carney appeared TO be quito
happy also. Written words scarcely convey in
adequate terms the impressiveness Of the charge
Judge Davis delivered 1t with all tho visor and en-
phass OF which his voice Is capable.
JUDGE DAVIS CHARGE
GENrLHMxN OF THE JURY-lt 10 TO the credit OF the
counsel 70 tn: case navns sno q from
csey similar to this, the character Of the claim on
the part the people and the nature OF the evidence
that DO produced TO sustain II, that he has
Graded that II u wiser not 10 bafe justice for weeks
by ,echnicates. to embarrass the Court and jury
by long and tedious trial. II 10 legally competent
for any party who Is prosecuted to come into court
the trial and consent 10 verdict Tor such sum
the plaintiff Is willing TO take In this the whole
10 as the proper verdict We would naturally
expect, unaer such circumstances, that The
counsel would accompany the consent win
the most favorable statement in his power
to make on behalf OF his client THAT is not at all 70
his dscrsdiI Nevertheless II 10 not to DO accepted.
either by you by the Court the basis OF certiu
cate OF good character tor the defendant on the tcrm
nation oil his case. Upon the other hand, from an
experience in the trial Of which those ques-
were involved Tho Court Is able to say that tins
- ss ~ strong
duct on tho part of all the parties concerned incud.
ing too defendant in this case; and nothing in the
ghtest degree oxculpatng HIS crime In It's character
its extent can be expected from the Court lpdeed,
the nstory Of these trials develops what think the
history Of civilized nation probably OF bnrbar
GUS people, has clearly developed-lne organization
Of body oil pubic officers for the sole purpose OF
robbing and piundering those who haa put them in
power. Tue worst feature ol 1t all 10 those who
rightly tnink upon the subject shat, notwithstand
ing all these crimes have oeen SO clearly proven no
man can doubt their existence, nevertheless nearly
the whole body OF the conspirators against the CITY
and its treasury 20 substantially unwhpped OF Justice
Some Of the are waking our streels to-day unpun-
ished, and they come presenting themselves Tor ex-
animation, turning States evidence against them
selves (havng Jailed 70 do Tor any useful pur.
pose against othcrs) 10 disclose aud boast Of their
viiAny before tribunals organized for some unknown
purpose, unless be 10 lay the foundation OF escape,
even from the petty punishment Of imprisonment fur
debt #I.r.a y f#
To my mind this presents = spectacle 50 abhorrent
to my notions oi justice that In disposihg OF tue last
Of these cuscs tas suppose this to bel cannot help
taking advantage OF the opportunity 70 condemn Il ~
,ha, men who have piundered ai our ,sx payers aud
imposed upon them burdens which through the lite
OF generation must DO oorne In taxation Tor The pay
meut OF The principal aud intefost oil the bonds thut
have been issued 10 cover these frauds amounting to
nearly $40 0o00 900. should have escaped from ali sub
ing fact and shame to the administration OF justice
In New York. Our duty here, however, is TO dis.
Pors,c, which 'as The cours wiIl now % de-
recL and the Court most emphauca!ly desires
1t 20 be understood that In tho rendition OF that
dict aud In allowing tho cefonuan TO appear here and
confess judgment Tor tails SUN, nothing 10 to be IN
ierred, supposed or imagined IN tho nature charac
ter of patton from his crime the part OF
this tribunal, nor ~ certificate Of character upon
which ho eau seek his next place. You Will render u
verdict Tor the plaintiffs IN tho sum OF $s527 IT,
A
Al the conclusion Of tho charge there was q deep
buzz Of appreciation ana every In the court room
looked At Garvoy and Woodward. They, however, only
smiled and whispered TO each other In jocose way
s'They don't mind II much" was the general com.
mont.
Tue Clerk Of the Court, making ludcrous bIunder.
now said :-.Gensmen OF the Jury, you are directed
TO find a verdict Tor eight thousand
Eight millions, Judge Davis interposed, his severe
face rsapsng into genial smile he noticed this
slight difference in the ngures There was general
litter at the expense OF the clerk, promptly
rcced himself and the jurv who had only played the
roles of many mutes, after dumb show OF assent
tho verdict took up their hats aud the court
room Judge Davis then declared recess, and, No he
passed INTO his private room, some pointed al
Garvey and Woodward. who were still standing near
the door chucKins over something very funny, pre-
suInably the Judges charge Judge Davis cast lew
admirug gances al the duo and passed on Mr.. Peck.
ham then TOOK MS pet witness under hts charge and
passed out, chatting Jocoseiy with they walked
Aud thus ended another chapter In the groat LARGO OF
the Rins prosecuti0n The Snertn now has the indy.