New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-26

information in of the peoples counsel and the
newspapers. Inquiry elected from Richard NJ Storrs
that had found the paper stated that was wholly
in Mr. Halls handwriting except the signatures; ana
was further learned that the testimony Of Woodward ana
the others woud go TO show that 1t had been written al
least year and hdlr after lis date, and that no such
meeting had eUer been held.
There has been strong feeling the part OF the RING
men generally against Hail. and they defend their pres
en course as to him the ground that he was the first
to desert them When the suits first started against
the Ring, in the last months Of 1871 Richard oGormah'
who was then Corporation Counsel began suits III the
OF the county This was looked upon as ruse vi
the Ring to cause delay 1t raised question whether
the state suits begun by Charles OConor were not I'M
properly begun and year spent IN carrying TINS 10
the Court of Appeals There the decision was against
O'Conor and Mr. OGorman thus became the representa-
tive OF the people This did not appear desirable anu
an effort was made get Mr. OGOrnan out OF the oce
of CORPORATION Counsel Mayor Halls second tIla was
about TO come on The Ring men now charge that hii
made bargain by which he to secure the resigha
ton of Richard O'Gorman and to appoint f. Delaheld
Smith in his nlaco: he Hail. on the other hand 10 have
an acouitta virtually given him. Smith was to agree 10
consolidate the SUITS and thus leave MI oCohor III
charge OF them. A reporter OF THE TRIBUNE 'oiu MI
Hall on the day of the appointment OF MT shl'h tn'
such suspicion then existed, and added that Peotlc
were abusing him on all sides "My dear fellow be re-
abuse more OF lessl Have had nything else LOT t'e
last yearl"
LATEST CLEWS AS TO HALLS RETREAT
THEY POINT TO CANADA OR GREAT BRIAlN-PUR-
CHASE OF ENGLISH FUNDS AND GUIDE BOOKS
The confidential friends of Oakley Hall still
talk of mystery" and "anxicy." bur the impression
gains ground among them that he has sailed for Europe
and his family share this opinion. The family Mrs Hall
excepted, were as usual in attendance on morning
service yesterday the Church of the Holy Trinity OF
which the Rev. stephen II. Tying, lr, is rector.
Mr. BrentGno the Union-squarc bookseller, has sup
Piled clew which the friends OF Hall accept, and which
points TO a voyage 20 England Mr.. Rrentano says that
Nh Hall called at his place of business few days before
his disappearance and asked if he could procure good
man of Canada and q tourists guide to Great Britain
marking that lie wanted them for friend Mr. Blcntano
invited him go down stairs and see what Ec had In
that line Nj Hall did so, reported that he had found
what lie wanted and would call again and make pur-
chase There something suspicious about Mr. Hairs
second call on Saturday March 10, tho week before his
departure. He to BrentanO's frequently and never
without a good morning" or some saluaton But THIS
Nh BrentaDo did not him enter, and what was
equally strange for Mr. Hall, instead of asking to have
the purchase charged in his bill paid the hoy who waited
Old him for Bradsbaw's Illustrated Handbook &" Great
Britain ana land. with maps town plans, and views,
and Colon's maps of Upper Canada Lower Canada ana
Of ew-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.
These maps gave all the information that even foot
tourist would require Mr.. BrcHano also noticed with
surprise that Mr. Hal made haste To leave the store
without giving his customary sa'utatlon.
Mr. Neuann Oakley Halls clerk, has said that MI
Hall had been purchasing Bank of England notes, he
thinks not TO greater extent than Sl,uOO, "1Or q
frend"-a client in Europe II also uauspres that
Messrs SHERMAN g. Joseph Wast brokers, have sold
to tail dark haired and fll-wEjskcred during the
months OF January, February, ana March, sONerciSns
napolcons and Bank Of England to the value OF
about $4,000. Tie stranger never gave his name
though asked TO do So and bncd that he was buy
ing for iricl d." His purchases wcrc always several
days apart. and lie would invariably inquire Of M si
herman ne could buy many thousand dollars worth
Of Bank Of England later in the day. these pu
chases were made in he interest OF Mr.. Han they may
represent only part O. lie prOyden travellers financial
preparation.
gentleman who knew Mr. Hall in New Orleans before
lie 10 this city says that, while IN London two
months ago. he was in hc Office of Judah r. Benjamin
the former Confederate Secretary Of the Treasury. In
conversation with this gentleman. Mr.. Benjamin spoke
of his former pupil and Associate Mr. Hail. and said that
he believed it would not he long before MI Hal wond
he . Queens Counsel. The gentleman, on his return
home few weeks told Mr. Han Of his conversation
with Mr.. benjamin III London, and Mr. Hall augl.ngy
said he believed nc coTd makcss profession pay better
in London than in NcwYGrk, and would be inclined !?
himself from his fIicudg.
A. J. Vapderpoel, Mr. Halls adviser and intimate
fricnd-IIall and he were college "clmms," and they
have been associated together in the law busnesssai
last cvenin that lie had obtained fresh information
throwing light Mr. Halls disappearance lie thought
NJ BrcntOs statement Of TIE sale Of gIidcbOoks and
maps nOs important cew though he could not under
stand ihe value Of Canadian maps to MI Hal. Mr.. Van
dcrpocl said there evidence to show that the
foreign money bought Of SHERMAN Joseph for
Mr. Hail. II Nr Hall had determined to 10 Europe II
would bo only natural Tor him to provide himself with
money bat he DID not believe that NJ Han lad par
chased foreign money any such amount as $4,000
He saw for changing his opinion, formed few
days ago that Mir. Hail Lad zone to England.
Jacob NJ Beck. barber at No. II CnHmhcrS-St, de
clarcd on SATURDAY that late $50 D. Friday
March 10 Mir. Hail To hi. shopn carriage accom-
panied By lady who was recognized as MIS- Ada Dya
He wore u Inn, gray, Autumn ulster, carried n heavy
Winter coat upon his and appeared a. If about IA
set 1ut upon Journey. He seemed to be IN great
hurry. Nj. Beck remarked to Mr. Han that he was
about 10 move Park place Mr. Hall replied that II
wOnld maze no diltrcncc-hc would 10 HIM just
the same ciEploye who the lady in the carriage
was positive as to Miss Dyass identity. \ TRIBUNE
porter tried 10 obtain denial or affirmation OF the story
from Miss Dyas yesterday but she refused to be
REYlVING AN OLD RING TAX.