New-York tribune., 1877-03-10
CROSS Q QUESTIONING MIR. PARK.

THE TRANSACTIONS WITH JAMES p. LYON AND GIN
BAxTER-THE "BLAcKMAun LETTER.
At the opening of the Emma Mine trial in
the United States Circuit Court yesterday morning Mr.
Beach Of counsel for the defendants arose. and in hi,
sepuchra tones called the attention OF the Cour,
10 what he considered fragrant breach OF proprey On
the part OF the newspapers In reporting the proceeding,
I'm the ease. He thought they prcjudcial TO the In
teress OF the defendent and that comens On the
character of the highly improper. He asked
that the Court nterpose to protect his clients from such
unfair and un ust" reports that in THE TRIBUNE II
yesterday. Judge Wallace said that he regretted any
tendency toward comment the while II was On
trial. and he did not believe the newspapers intended 70
be unfair He called the attention OF the representatives
Of the press to the matter ana hoped they would avoid
giving occasion for further complaint.
Mr.. StoughtOn kept Mr.. Park the witness stand
during the entire day going over the evidence given on
the direct examination and crOssquestioning HIM upon
1t very closely. The witness asked IL he had any
conversation with Mr.. Lyon in London in November.
1871 and SAID that he him upon his arrival but did
talk with him. Mr. StOughton then read letter
written by Mr.. Park 10 Albert Grant saying that M
Lyon who has interest in the aud is client Of
Mr. stewart, has arrived in London and we have been
busy this morning explaining the position OF affairs Va
trying TO make final settlement with him, he is
unpleasant man TO get along with"
In regard 10 the affairs OF the Emma Silver Mining
William NJ Stewart as his attorney from London 20
NewYOrk to buy ont the American shareholders $50
share. Gen Baxtcrs 1O,s75 shares bought on the
terms the rest lie had paid Gen. Baxter more
money-Si00,000- signing an indemnity bond, as q
San Francisco Company lad begun suit against the
Emma Company. Mr. stoughtOn here offered in evidence
the "bacna letter previously referred to in the
which explains the character of the claim for which Gen
Baxter received 100000 guarantee:
LONDON, Dec. 4, Is7l.
NesSc. BIsCUOFF, BoNPAs & Bf5CHOgF, Solicitors for
Emma Sarcr Mining Company N,mttedD
GENTLEMEN: Having been notified by yOn on the ID
instant that you satisfied with the titc 10 the mine
conveyed aud your readiness to make the required
1itcate, and fixed to-day, at IL O'Clock the time
for making partial payment Of the purchase money
beg leave that both Gen. Baxter and myself know
the character OF the who have instituted the black
mail suit to recover the Emma Nine; and
knowing also the nature Of their claim, We
hereby express willingness and desire 10
and thus relieve the company OF all the costs and trouble
in regard the same, and II you Will draw up an H.
dcmnty will execute II with pleasure We want TO
be certain that these parties sand receive anynlngby
Way OF compromise. And want an opportunity 10
hold thcm responsible for damages sustained by reason
of their saner 0f our title" and for malicious prOsec
ton and to this end ask OF the company author
iy 10 It's necessary III such suis 10 De prose
cued at our expense We do make this offer because
we are under any obligation To do IT, but 10 relieve stock
holders OF all anxiety and to that these parties
justly dealt by. Very truly yours, l. W. PARA
The trial will be resumed on Monday.