The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
TEUTONIA's TRUSTEES.


IN DEFAULT OF 81. 900 BAIL EACH.
The examination in the case OF the Teutonia Ba NIX
trustees was concluded yesterday afternoon in the
Jefferson Market Police Court. Judge Otterbourg. in
calling the case. said that he proposed TO bring the
proceedings - q close at as early date possible.
Counsel on either side expressed their willingness TO
further his efforts Charles wendt was called TO the
stand He testified that he had been engaged in ex-
aiming the books Of the bank from the time OF the
receivers appointment, and had discovered discrep-
ances in the accounts, about which no conversed
with the trustees; they admitted having received
money IRON Hahn and having had various private
transactions with him; witness was positive that
they had owned to having received money, without
mentioning any special amount; In Juno last he felt
sure, that something was wrong and looked
over the books IRON the opening OF tho
bank; he found that the checks aid not
agree with money whieh had boon paid to George
Opdyke, Henry Moran and others for the purchase OF
bonds; some money had been taken from tho bank
after April Is, 1874; the trustees never spoke OF
having taken money in 1874 and made explanation
with regard 10 the money they had received At any
time.
the Court-Do you mean that whom you charged
these with fraud they attempted explanatory
Witness-rhey attempted no explanation ON the
subject whatever; Mr. Nicholas Ssagrst aud M
s57l So to repay his share Of 5000 on deiaulted
bonds OF the town Of Springpor Mr.. SeagrisS asked
witness Tor his check for certain coupons of
tho Aforesaid bonds. and ~ they were not the
books OF the bank ne gave them 10 MN; sbou. one
halt Of the trustees paid the assessment oil ssh 90 on
the defauitsd bonds
After short cross-examnatioD, counsel for the do
fenco to close the case III would have made q
predatory NOTION" sand M Fellows, s'for dis.
charge OF Messrs Msrz and Seagrst but AS there Is
evidence against them prefer making q sweeping
motion for tue dismissal OF Tho complaint 1 nrst
submit that the money embezzed from the bank has
not boen proven 10 DC the properly OF any person
corporation, and, so TAR as the evidence goes may
have belonged 10 The trustees themselves. fnis as
poses OF the first thing thdt invsdates = case-the
definite and affirmative proof That crime
has been committed rns second which
is reasonable proof OF guilt. 10 also wanting,
l will show. The testimony furnished 10 Inat OF .
confessed accomplish, VINO admits that he went into
ton was part Of conspiracy dsfraud deposit
He says that he forged ana faisitied records
s.alsment ana swearing before Inc bank Depart snt
that IL correct Rsmcmoor This states here
had iraudulentiy extracted from the bank with the
trustees; yet ne went a. regularly with q brazen
front before the authorities and swsre to the honesty
and purity oil all his haanclsl transactions A
confessed thief, forger anu peryurer, what re-
lance can be placed upon what Michael Hahn
he acquired among all the trustees and reers
minutes Of the July meeting In the year ls74 proof
But what are Inc minutssS HIS own. Written by
himself and, he admits, after the meet
ing They are no more credible than mis- evidence
Tor are not they both his own produoiionY He has
falsined records and sworn 10 false reports. Why
should ns minutes be trueS This OF itself 10 sufficient
70 prevent your holding tho prisonsrs bus We VIII
further. Hahn cannot point TO \ single OF thom
wns has received money from him. He ID no stranger
to them. remember. He is familiar with all
whom he handed money In u meeting
whore, he says, all but Two assembled, anu ali
ciines dol1g TINS for isars would oonronI hm with
positive testimony showing that these else.
willing, he woulc nave CHOSEN two or tnrso men to
foist his charges on, and. be mas admitted he -
willing 10 swear TO any affidavit reputable attorney
would prepare Tor him, he might have got up more
comprehensive complaint AS II ia there ID u maui
Test absurdity IN thirteen men becoming suddenly
simultaneously impressed with the desire OF rob-
bing bank aud marching in body day 70 their
declare aim their desire be thieves
After continuing in this siraln for time,
Colonel Fellows submitted his mosion 10 CourLh
Mr.. Lawrence then closed the case Tor tne people.
He :-'.Ol one TACT there Is NO doubt. The de-
posl,ors nave been robbed The point is were the
accused guilty OF completely IN the crime. II Is said
thai the trustees came 10 Hahn IN = body. They did
not do Only tive OF them came; but thoy
ranged tho whole business Hahn may be reviled;
but his testimony corroboratsd, hrst ~ Scheuer-
man, sgnlng his name TO the accounts OF The
Rotary OF whose populations he must have been cogni
zant; second by the committee consisting Of Messra
revise accounts" rhe counsel then referred to
portions Of the testimony confirming tho trustess'
completely In tho fraud, and concluded by protest
against smissal OF the complaint
Judge Otteroourg intimated his intention OF deny
lows said III that event they would further
examination. Tho Judge then retired, anu rc-
turn Submitted the following written decision -
THE DECISION
ssrhc offence charged IN this case 10 crime OF such
magnitude, and the parties implicated are people OF
such respectable antscedents, that l was desirous,
for the protection OF their rights 10 give them iull
and thorough examination, ami regret very mucn
that the counsel tor the defence nave waived further
examination aud therefore compelled mo to decide
the case on the unoon.radicsa evdsnce OF the pros
ecutlon. No matter how good or bad the char
of the witnesses called by the pros
ecution is, or may appear to be, that
not for me TO pass upon He 10 called 10 testify on
behalf of the people matter OF necessity, no being
able TO furnish best evidence at the peoples DIS
posal IN this case. aave considered the testimony
very carefully and followed the counsel closely
their examination and argument NJ docision on
the uncontradicted testimony OF the prosecution 10
that offence been committed, and that there
probable cause that the parties charged Herewith
are guilty thereof"
The thirteen prisoners wsro then hold for trial In
81 900 bail.
COMPREHENSIVE