The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-04
SEEKING SlCKLES'S ARREST.
PASTOR rOSBURGH'S BROTHER-IN-LdW
WINTED ron CONTEMPT
Indienntion or the Jurymen Over his AIlega- |
tions of HribcrN-Nr-. Nusburch " nrntng |
her HrOthcr- Deacon Bumstend's Doubts. |

her HrOthcr- Deacon Bunaend's Doubts.
While the jurymcn who acquitted the
Row Mr.. Nosburgh were visiting him at his
house after attending his church on Sunday
evening in II body. ex-senator Charms II. VIM
field ono Of Mr.. NoshurgLs lawyers called.
He also had attended the church service.
During Mr.. Vosburgh's redirect examination.
ex-Gov. Bcdlc drew out the avcrmcnt that his
client had fist heard "Old Dlnck Joe" in
church, and deemed it paintivo song. Then
the ex Governor proposed to tho court TO ask
Mr.. Winfield 20 sing It to the jury, hut judge
Knapp refused. alleging as reasOn that with
out the all Of u monograph il could not be
made par, OF tho record of the case. when.
therefore. the jurors met Mr. Winfield in the
rarlcr Of the pastors house. cyagreed among
Themselves to invite him to sing IT, Mr.. vos-
burgh was consulted. and said that under all
tho circumstances he could not object.
Tho ex-senator has rich. sympathetic voice.
which makes him Uu especially welcome guest
at social entertainments In Jersey City. lie
modrstly desired 60 be excused. but ON being
urged he tipped back his chair. expanded his
broad chest cas; his eyes toward the ceiling
and at once struck tho right key 1t is claimed
for him thnt there is only one man in the world
who can sing "Old Black Joe" moro effectively
than he. That il Dave Wambold. Some Of his
listeners shed tears. The jury gave unanl-
nous verdict that tho song was indeed plain
tive. md quite proper for tho pastor to sing ut n
time Of sorrow. The singing was praised by all
Then the jurors fcil to talking about the case
with Mr. Winfield and especially complained
that Mr.. james y. Sicklcs. on Saturday evening
auor the verdict hal been rendered. had alleged
ihai ihc lury Ind h'"n hrlhrd: Copies of THE
SUI OF sun lay w'rH produced in wi,ch thcs"
CHARGES ui Mr. Sirkl"s were reported. Tho
charges w'rc very VAGUE. Mr.. Si"kios had not
pretended 600 inYw vino oilerrd or who nen'ptrd
.unnrY. hlt w1s iyorily convinced iua there
any unhins-d mnn to believe Mr. Noshurgh in
nocHnL The jurors were gronly incsnscd at
the charge. however. and naked Mr. Winfield
What .uuld be done IN their hehnlf
Whom You go To- the court In tho morning,
sil Mr. Winfield. toll judge Knapp about II.
and he'll take care of you. Sicklcs IL guilty Of
cont 'nrt ol court. and jude Knapp will issue
u rupiHs 10 bring him into court TO- show cause
WHY ne should not DO punished by imprison-
I'M, Mr. y9s3ureh Sho was in tho p2rlor at tho
stairs and wrote q note stealthily on the ily leaf
| Of 4eqpy Of the New Testament md taking i
| 10 phinis Nungeon. who was then M bed. made
| her promise To- carry IL to her brother very early
IN me morning. This phillis faithfully did.
! Just before 9 O'Clock tho next morning lycstrr-
| dnyl Mr.. Sicklos called on Public Prosecutor
| VI GIN ~ hi- oni.r.
Il understand" he snid. "that there Is n "a
! pias in the bands " Sheriff Iayrrly for my
/ lrrrst | intended tn quit Jersey city to-day
| but " nhyho ~ WANTS 90 arrest me-. want to
! IN which NusnurEi won't get mo benefit OF the
! doubt. ~ between him and me-
Mr. McGill told him TINT so far "a he knew
! hrrr ma been no raplus is,ned. and t,ai nm
/ doubleday thor" WIS mono. Then Mr. Sicki"s
| lri the onlrr and. accompanied hy his vic
| for him near Mr. McGill's office. took the $3.50
| O'clock cry iui iu p'slro~sca sir" + " 10
| pursuance ~ his official Duties. Tnera he found
| the twelve jurors. who hal assembled TO receive
| ihrlr formal discharge and got their pEy...
/ I nm
| with n copy " Thu Sun in his hand. and showed
! han Mr. Sirfless obnoxious charges eNplnin-
| inS That he Hn ! his fellows were much annoy, Il
! 40 therl. judge hll!p called ny Mr.. Noon.
! who told him what Mr.. SicSles had said to MIN
the Jull.e and Mr.. McGiil retired 20 the Judge :
private room. where II long consultation was
Alter they returned Judge Knapp sald to the
! Jurors thnt i was within tho jurisdiction Of the
| Court 10 order MIR. Sickes to uppcnr In order 10
| show cuus" why he should not he held for con-
I t",1iui ~ .uut. NsH'rHlrs .st ursr any "u
Pr lr nll ssr, Ol fh, t,lurt such as Jurors wars
while Ass, lu.. IN il' trnl o' Il cn-c. were hold
/ % Doe coui"mit. Then hr ordered the lul lie
Prosecutor 200 4 u ont u blank capias FOR tho ar
"Thnl'. good. " Said ono Of the Jurors andthc
sentiment was warmly alprlygd TX alL, The
! yam, Wh" carried il with him 90 Mr. 81 3ics :
! boarding house ON liHraHn square. VhrTc hn
| learned That Mr. Sickl's. his wife,. and sister
hal started away with al their lnsEl..e gt
about 3 O'Clock. They had taken a Monticello
| ayeuu" cur. although u would tako them 10y Il
! longer route than the blue cars. which pass the
| Court House. They had lrt word at their
| boarding house that they intended to pass the
day with friends In this city. and take the boat
| in the evening for StuyNesant Nothing was
hcnrl from them by the Shrrns officers after
They took the ferryh0at for Deshrossrs streHt.
| Mr.. Noshurgh had given Philhs strict orders
| not 10 hold any communication with Mr.. Slckles.
nor to carry my mes,sqges To- ~; ,Mhrni
done hn immediately DISCHARGED lAillis Tor
| hgyng disqhcycd ma orders.
ar. Si.klts cannon, be cNtra,nctrd on inc
ohnrge u conicmpt 81 court. Had ne been ar
| rested before leaving the State and not boon
| ahc to.yphn his statements satisfactorily ~
Judge Knapp he could have been imprlsonnd
| for a term discretionary with the Court. Mr.
| Nushurshs counsel say they do not PROPOSE %
giEias.' WIEN Mr.. MtGIii net net the Juror Jurors YES.
to-day morning IN court he shook hands with
| them all around.
| " informed 10y several OF the constahlrs that
these rqmors existed. In one instance thoy
assumed q more tangble form. a constahc
toI him ihat Juror. lwhlle under the influence
ol liquor had boosted that he hnd rcr"ivr ssOO
for his y9tc u igyor Of acqptial. The Prose
his presence became necessary. ana intmated
that the alleged bribery will be investigated
| AT tn" Court House. whore MS throughout tho
city. most persons disrrrditod the rumurs oi
bribery. the cnnst'lllns. visitors and street boys
IoEel with the jurors upon the subject an
lnurhin.iy congratulated thrn ON their sudden
acquisition of wealth. drsignnted them as
"'sOl,' 1000 or 500 mon. and wanted them
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friends.
Wnilo the trim was Icndlng Mrs voshurgil
wrote 10 her brother asking him Ia have Imllls
examined Ia To whother she ever heard IA,
iastor address his wife in a prDane and
abusive manner. Another pnssiigc IN ia" sun,
letter. which Is In the poss ssion of gentle
man who desires that his nume shall not be
published. directs ST ckies To- give ali the details
Of thni Parshall matter when testify ine. and
not 10 forget how she destroyed the young
lady's picture.
gene, Mr.. Frank Sickl's and Mrs. frank
Sirkies took the hout for StuyycsHnt. Thrr,
| rrmnin. therefore. in Mr. N0shurgh's house
| only himself his wife. his mother and his
sister. His mother and sister will probably re-
main with him until he and his wife 40 tC
boarding. rs they intend Ia do soon.
1t is asserted tlni, Notwithstanding tho ac-
quttnl of Pastor NOShurgh. there are indlpa.
IONS Of troubir brewing among his cougrega
tion. which may result in tlc withdrawal o
some OF the mo ~ wealthy and llherul mrnihrrS
the nggress iyo party it is snd. viii hH uudri
tho lead Of Mr., Spudone. Deacon Bumsled. Hnt
| Deacon NJ HER. IN an interview with reporter 81
! the porch of his handsome residence ON Occur
ay,nlir last evening, Deacon bumrtcai said, il
! giving bis reasons for douhting Mr.. No~lurEl
word; We'll, you SEQ. my opinion WAS hdsrt
! upon the evidence given IN the case respecting
the prufnne expression which the dominic Wal
charged with uitrllng. ! WIS ustounlnd WhcI
the uWiui words were spoken, ANA studied owe