The New York herald., 1879-11-07


any other person. and believe that can also say
the same my colleague. Mr. MacLean. And will
state further that il would make difference in
judgment. regarding the impartial disposition OF
this case upon its merits II had Questions OF elec-
tions politics foreign to the issue. and see
no reason for introducing them here"
Mr. French favored the proposition for an ad-
journment. Il don't see" he said. "why should
make exception in this case. not founded JUS
tice and right.
II will also state" said Mr. Bliss. referring his
former charge, "that at the last meeting of the
Board, when it proposed by Messrs MacLean
and Morrison remove Captain Williams to another
the trial the Chairman OF the state Central Com
mittee present; but that may have been acci-
dental of course"
$50 am informed. He is from the country, and
that may account for it," replied Mr. Bliss, sar-
Mr.. whitchurch Indignantly exclaimed. "Mr.
chairman, is this to be permitted? Is Mr. Bliss to
be- permitted to browbeat the Boardr'
This interrogatory. delivered in most sincere and
energetic manner. caused considerable merriment on
the side of Captain Williams friends
Mr. MacIean, who seemed likewise to be amused.
remarked 81 think not. Mr.. whitchurch.' Turn
ing to Mr. Bliss he said: FL have never known a
member of the police force to continue duty
Will. under indictment for criminal offence" This
remark caused Mr. Bliss to inquire X an exception
..He has been suspended," was Mr.. MacLean's re
plv. II believe, however, that he should have been
brought to trial before this Board. So far the
case of Captain Williams is concerned have OBJ
lection to an adjournment nntil tomorrow the
next day" Mr. whitchurch objected TO this.
remarking that there were no witnesses to be heard
on either side. Mr.. French questioned Mr. Bliss
when the trial would come of in the General Ses-
sions and was answered that it placed on the
calendar for next Wednesday. and would likely
be disposed Of that day. Mr. French thereupon
moved that the case stand adjourned until next
Thursday. and Mr. MacLean offered an amendment
that the case be called at one o'clock to-day
The motion and amendment were lost on party
vote.
Mr. Bliss turned to Mr.. Whitchurch and said -
"Mr. whitchurch, would like to ask you a few
questions. You say you did not exhibit any feeling
Mr. whitchurch objected to being cross-examined
by Mr.. Bliss. alleging as his reason that he had
been subjected to that ordeal at the hands of
Cap ain Williams. The question was sustained
II didn't testify to that. believe said Mr.. Whit
"Did you say SOP" q,
~ presume may have; it was natural, under the
ACCOMPLISHMENTS that should betray some emotion
Have you had any motive to influence you in
the prosecution OF this case other than philan-
thropc oneY
York; as l was close to the man who was assaulted
did not know but might have been the next VIC
tim myself"
Have you had any other consideration to infiu-
ence you. pecuniarily or otherwise?"
"Then il any person said that you were offered
500 i'll cash if Csptain Williams was indicted aud
position of $1,000 year if he was found guilty.
"No sir, for the reason that would take no such
position and no such salary
PROMISE OF PEcUNIARY AssIsTANcE.
''Did any promise you money!"
"A gentleman wrote to me offering 500 to de-
fray the expenses Of the trial."
"Must answer. Messrs. Commissioners
Messrs. MacLean and Morrison said Mot at all.
| It is irrelevant"
Mr. French excitedly exclaimed :-"why not? II
it is money making business why not have it
| known?"
| Mr. Whitchurch to Mr.. Bliss :-''Your remarks are
| insulting to the complainant sir. The only color
| for your statement is that gentleman wrote me
these letters" producing two letters and handing
them TO Mr.. French sin which he stated that after
| an indictment was found against Captain Williams
| he would forward me his check for 500 to remu-
| nerate for my services, and think that man
| who spends his time and money a. have donc to
do justice to the citizens OF New York Is entitled to
some little remuneration.
"Then the gentleman you refer to did promise you
500 if you succeeded in having Captain Williams
| indcted?
| HE did in the manner have described"
"And saaried position if you got verdict?"
| "Or if you got him removed from the precnct?"
mo- sir. l have received letters from several
persons stating that in Of my services
in this was entitled to the highest honors in
tine gift OF the citizens of New York. but these let
ters | regarded as mere bypay.'
"Then, IL Mrs. Whitchurch stated to Q gentleman
that you had promise of place If You got Captain
Williams indicted would such statement be cor
| rect?"
"Only in the sense have explained. After the in
| dictment called upon the gentleman who promised
me the $780, and he said he meant it in OF an
Indictment in the civil suit and said had nothing
| to do with that. and so the matter dropped.
Mr.. Wheeler-ln your testimony you made refer
|
ciation.
Mr.. whitchnrch-I beg your pardon. sir; said
"What is the Taxpayers Association? queried
| Mr.. Bliss
ut has been organized for the purpose of prevent
ing oice-holders getting big salaries" the
How many members thereY'
..What is the meaning of this. Mr.. BlissY' asked
| Mr.. French.
81 want to show that the Taxpayers Association,
of which Mr.. whitchurch is secretary or counsel is
composed OF thirteen members and that it is black
mailing concern
counsel or representative OF the Taxpayers Asso-
citation. have prepared papers for them and col
lected data at the County Clerks office. think thst
| Mr.. Bliss remarks are personal and irrelevant.
You have just said that you belong to the Tax.
payers Association. Now what Is the object of that
association persisted Mr.. Bliss.
WHAT MR.. BLISS WANTED TO PROVE.
Mr.. Morrison-What do you want to prove by
| asking that question?
Mr.. Bliss-I want to prove that it is bogus asso-
citation and was organized for the purpose OF black
| mail and that Mr.. Whitchurch is prosecuting and
conducting this case in the interest Of that assoca-
| ton.
| Mr.. Morrison to Mr. whitchurch-Are you In
the interest of the Taxpayers Association?
| "No. sir; not at all. The charge is false"
Mr.. shssWe M the a.,.n gense%sn does not wan,
"I object to Your slurs. SIR" said Mr.. whitchurch
hotly; II expected better of o gentleman OF your
| character, MIR. Bliss"
Mr.. Bliss-No doubt this case has been one OF
great expectations with you from the beginning and
all along.
The Court raped Mr.. Bliss to order.
Are you q member OF the bar. Mr.. Whitchurchr p
| asked Mr.. Bliss
Eyes, sir" was the reply.
s'Were you born IN this country"
'No, sir; but have been in this country since
1s47. with the exception of short time that wal
absent in Europe"
''Wcre you ever In tho WARP"
''No, SIR"
..Did you ever claim exemption from military ser
vice at any time during the warp
itel nreli nhe cfpl a nj M lacy
animation. While he had no objection to answer al
and relevant questions he did not propose
to be catechsed in that insulting manner
Mr.. French demanded to know what Mr.. Bliss
pected to prove by asking such Questions He said
he prepared to prove that Mr.. Whitchurct
went to the British Consuls Office in this city and
claimed exemption from the draft on the ground
that he British subject, whereas. at the time
Mr.. Bliss said, he was an American citizen having
been naturalized on tho 5th of october, 1857.
II deny the charge" said Mr.. Whtcburch.
care you prepared to deny the statementY