The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-18
HUMBLY BEGS PARDON.
ALDERMAN sAUrR wITHDRAws THE CHARGES
OF CORRUPTION WHICH HE MADE AGAINST

ALDEhMAN sAulR WiTHDRAWS THE CHARLES
OF CORRUPTION WHICH HE MADE AGAINST
HIS COLLEAGUE, MR.. HAUGHToN
Tie insinuations, threatenings and general allie
cations made by Alderman Sauer against his coll
league, Alderman Haughton. at u meeting of the
Board held on the sth inst. the subject of in
vestigation yesterday before q committee OF FIVE City
Fathers. who were appointed for that purpose. 1t
was naturally expected that the treat OF seeing
real live. Alderman Investigated would bring
a large crowd of curiosity seekers to the City
Hall. but only few persons put in an appearance.
1t was just eight minutes past twelve when the
committee was called to order by the chairman Mr..
Roberts, Ranged along one side of the table were
Messrs. Morris. Finck. Perley and Keenan,. Alder
man Sauer sat directly behind MIR. Keenan,. while
Mr. Haughton faced the full committee.
The chairman said Alderman Sauer will please
take the stand.
The City Father from his chair and stood for
awhile at Mr.. Roberts side. Some discussion took
place as to whether not the witness should be
sworn. and it was decided that any statement he
might make should be made under cath. After this
preliminary had been complied with Mr.. sauer who
was remarkably cool and free from excitement.
said:-
sAuER's RETRAcTIoN.
"Mr Chairman-I desire. before being examined,
to make a short statement to the committed"
Mr.. Roberts nodded his head. and Mr. Sauer con-
tinued:-
And in this statement mean to tell all and every
thing that know in regard to the subject under
investigation At recent meeting of the Board of
Aldermen said that would prove that Mr.. Haugh-
ton was induced by consideration to call up the
report of the Rapid Transit Commissioners and that
I was in possession Of evidence to prove my
ton. said if mistake not. that had the proof in
my pocket. now desire to say right here. that
used this language in the excitement of the moments
that never had have I any evil
dence whatever to show that Mr.. Haughton
acted he did from any corrupt motives.
and that feel bound. in justice to my col
League. to retract all that said that in any
way compromises him. will say. in explanation of
the charges that made. that when Mr.. Haughton
made his motion to discharge the Committee on
Streets from the further consideration Of the rapid
transit report felt one of the members of that
committee. that I had been sighted. and that. in
fact. my colleague in doing what he did in
suit every member of the committee. Mr..
Haughton not member of the Street Com
mittee, and thought it exceedingly strange. to say
the least of it, that he should interfere in matter
with which he had scarcely anything to do. The
subject was in charge Of a standing committee Of
the Board. and upon it devolved the duty OF hearing
IL they fit, all persons interested in the subject
In conclusion, would like to again retract what
ever said in regard to Mr.. Haughton.
MANNING THE ALDERMAN.
Chairman Roberts then Intercepted Mr. Sauer OF
some length in regard to his knowledge Of any facts
duplicating Mr. Haughton cny other City Father.
The witness, among other iu,stions, asked
whether he had heard. before the meeting of the
Aldermen on July 8. that a motion to discharge the
Street Committee to be made.
Il heard runor TO that effect. Mr.. Sauer replied,
'about fifteen minutes before the open Of the
son." 0tii
Roberts attempted to dive into the mysteries OF q
certain alleged caucus that is said to have taken
place up town on the morning OF the 18th OF July the
Rumors of such gathering have been current for
week past and 1t was SAID to have taken place amid the
euticing eatabies and drinkabies OF Alderman Haush-
tons Monument House Hotel. on Union square
Mr. Sauer to the first questions put to him. acknowl
edged that he had heard that caucus had been held
at Mr. Haughtons place. He did not know who were
there, nor for what purpose 1t had been called.
NOW want you TO answer thus question Do you
ceivng any consideration for his vote the rapid
transit report. either directly or indirectly
sir 4 have nc knowledge on the subject one way or
the other he finally exclaimed
MR.. HAUGHToN ON THE STAND.
self. He pissed in front OF Mr. Sauer, but did not
notice him. and after being sworn. took the stand.
You heard what Alderm Sauer said about there
having been caucus IN your place on the Stn
INST, began M. hooerls IN ms examination; -
the rumor that ne speaks ABOUT trueY
"There weres few Aldermen there az the time al.
luded to- replied the witness.
can you give us the nanesy asked Mr. Roberts.
"Oh yes, was the reply: There were kenney.
Foster, Carroll, Robert Hall. Herman. Strack and
Jacobus: In all there were seven
THAT was their OBJECT IN being thereY
They were there on my invitation. asked them
TO meet me there Tor the purpose OF seeing whether
Mayor cooper could no DC induced TO send IN the
name OF sheridan SHOOK Tor Police commissioner.
and FOR max ing arrangements 10 secure ms connrma-
ton In case MS n me was sent IN
"N on ala not have any nope or mafing Tammany
men vote TOT Mr Snook' did you! asked MT.
roberts. referrihgto the tact that Messrs carroll
Anu roster VINO are sau 10 nave attended the Caucus
are q inerehts OF Iammany nan.
"Weii. we wanted 10 try, anyhow, replied Mr..
Hanghton.