The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-10-29

published = fac simile copy Of the
Morey letter, and compared it with the
letters in his possession received from
Garfield, and thought it a forgery. He
communicated with Garfield. and on q
telegraphic request Of z. Knox, came
to this city and submitted to Col. Bliss
dozen letters he had received from
Gen. Garfield, one Of which was chosen
to compare with the exhibits and fac
simile copies Of the Morey letter.
The letter was shown by Bliss, but be
did not know that it was picked out
because 1t resembled the letter Of de-
nial from Garfield to Marshall Jewell,
but thought II was chosen because it
was the nearest TO its date. When
shown the Morey letter be examined it
closely and did not think it was Gar
fields writing, though there was some
resemblance.
On cross-examination, he stated that
he was assistant quartermaster in the
army, specially detailed to take charge
of the national cemeteries; that his
present appointment was due TO Gar
fields interest in him. he having been a
classmate Of his, and that he was
greatly indebted TO him.
Albert Daggett. ex-sheriff Of Kings
county, testified that he knew Philip
for seven years, and knew his hand
writing. On looking at the manuscript
copy OF the article published In the
iruth, entitled Lying and sticking TO
it," he said 1t was Philips handwrit-
ing, and on comparing 1t with the
Morey letter he thought they were in
the same handwriting. He was q
strong republican, and had large sums
wagered on Garfeld's election.
James McDermott testified that he
knew Philip intimately and was ia
miliar with his handwriting. and on
comparing the Morey letter with ex-
hibits believed them TO be the same.
He admitted having been indicted for
feloneous assault, but not convicted.
He stated that while reporter on the
Brooklyn JournDl he had been sued for
$50, 600 damages for libel by Henry C.
Bowen, the suit arising out Of the
Beecher-T -Tilton case.
Chas. Hoffman testified that he is
employed by Sarony and photographed
fac simile copies from the original,
which was given to Mr.. Sharony by Mr..
Hart.
Daniel T. Ames, an expert, was
called. He compared the fac simile
copy with the exhibits written by
Philip and with one Of GarHeld's letters,
and declared the crossing Of the It's and
the general formation OF loops, pen
shaves, spacing, general slope and
scope, are more characteristic OF the
writing In the exhibits than In the
Garfield letter. He stated that the
writing In the exhibits and the Morey
letter were the same. He was cross
examined rs to. the other trials in
which he had been q witness. His
cross-examination will be concluded
tomorrow, TO which time court ad-
journed.
New York, Oct. 23.-The following
is furnished at the republican head
quarters; Philip could no be arrested
for forgery inasmuch as the statutes Of
the state Of New York on the subject
Of forgery contain no provision for the
punishment for the forgery Of a letter
such as the Morey letter. The statutes
Of this state on the subject Of forgery
are confined to the forgery of papers or
instruments affecting the rights of pro-
perty or the forgery Of records and
wills. The only way, therefore, to
punish the offender, as Barnum and all
intelligent men know. was to proceed
against him for the criminal libel Of
Gen. Garfield. The trial Of the libel
charged involves necessarily the estab-
lishment Of the forgery. Barnum's
dispatches are desperate attempts to
mislead the public. He and his associ-
ates undoubtedly hoped that we would
make charge Of forgery, relying upon
their ability to dismiss the charge, mas
much as the charge cannot be sustained
upon the forgery Of such letter. Their
expectations were not realized and they
are desperately disappointed.