New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-03

son stepped up to him and placed him under arrest
The sheriff led the way moment later out into inc
hall and down into the Basement where Welch was
placed in a cell He told many conflicting stories con-
corning his movements during the past few days
| The case set down for this court at this hour was
an order TO show cause why writ OF peremptory
mandamus should not be issued against certain IN
spectors of election OF the Third Ward. Mr. Goodelle
said there had been considerable difficulty In getting
the inspectors TO do this work supervisor Chapman,
who happened to be in the courtroom, said that
committee of five-Messrs. White. Cough, Kuntzsch
| Kelley and Worden-had taken the returns ana mao
! endeavOred to find the inspectors.
The Court said he would like TO have report from
this committee in order to what success 1t had
had.
After waiting for a few minutes Mr. White came In
and Informed the Court that so far as the lst Dstct
was concerned the Republican inspector, Michael
Murphy was willing to. make corrections, but the
| Democratic inspect tor, John began, declined.
| Mr. GoodeIle said he should make application for an
alias writ against Inspector Degan and that fliie OF
$3.50 be imposed lie said this for the benefit OF
counsel and other inspectors Mr.. Goodelle further
stated that he desired return from the Canvassins
| Board in regard TO the erroneous returns.
The Court, addressing Mr. Dorchester. asked: :" AZ
What hour YOU officially inform the Court
OF the action of tho committeeln The subject
debated for few minutes when Justice Kennedy said
"Ths proceeding may be continued till half past D.
II the report OF the committee is not forthcoming ut
that hour, shall issue mandate to compel the in
spectors to act. 1t is possible the committee Wilt do
as II Is required
application to make In tile matter of proceedings for
an attachment against Mr. WEIGH. An attachment has
been served upon him returnablc tomorrow. Mt.
WEIGH is under arrest and is In the custody OF the
Sheriff. and desire to have him brought Into court
and to have his bail fixed. Mr.. Welch is member
OF the Canvassng Board and one OF the supervisors
Are YOU counsel foe Mr.. Wech?7 asked the Court
81 have been asked to appear for him. replied the
lawyer.
as there any objection" asked the Court against
this application? p
Mr. Goodelle responded that he would not be able
to appear in the matter now, but that lie would be
ready when it was returnable Tomorrow therefore
he objected
Justice Kennedy said that the matter ought to
be fastened II IL was to be settled in his court, as
he would soon be called out Of town to hold Water
town circuit.
Mr.. Marshall urged that supervisor and canvasser
ought not to be Kept In jail while he had pubic
duties TO perform, which was Mr.. Wechs pOs.toh'
THE fact that he has voluntarily abscnted himself
for several days would to make his public duties
appear not very pressing would 1t not" suggested tho
Court "Thls case is little more embarrassing TO
Mr.. Welch than would be the case IN an ordinary
crime i want to be kind is possible continued
IIis case are unusual. L think that perhaps TINS
application might better come before my associate,
Who is TO hold a special term this forenoon"
There was considerable arguing informally, Ior
and against the proprety OF allowing WeGh u S, -,
nail and finally the Court said: II am disposed 10
consider this man innocent until he Is proved guilty.;
He may be able 70 clear up the Whole lnatu !
nresume he can. ] think / will enter an order thaC
The prisoner may give ball In the sum Oh S3,ouV ~
appear at 10 a. IN. tomorrow, when Ne WITH ID
returnable." . -, III, o. ra,bor
Mr. Marshall suggested that the ball was rather na
large and the COalt allowed IL 10 be reduced 70 S0ov
The bond TO be approved by himself Al ii 80 OclQGk
Wech was taken before Justices Kennedy to have MS
hail bond approved. The bond was signed by william
b. Kirk and Charles Denf0ng. IL was saus1aclory "
Justice Kennedy and Welch was released from CUSTODY
Justice Kennedy took his seat again ~ . 80 ocloch
This afternoon At this hour were called up te Pos
poned proceedings in the mandamus case against inc
poaJ of Canvassers Mr. Marshall read the report Oh
the different members OF the committee appointed u
spectors were willing TO make the corrections, more
could not he found, while one altogether reused 10
make Them The Court took the report and SAID
u am not going to daily with this case by putuus
II off. | want get these men In court, Whelt th
Get nv hands on them. will give an order fIr these
inspectors who could not be found to show cause WHY
A ucrpuptory mandamus should not be served COM
Melting them t. correct these ieturns. Furthermore
w direct the Sheriff 10 detail sufficient force 10 nhd
10 O'clock tomorrow morning." The Court went on 10
say that there were many reasons WHY TINS mauer
should be expedited: was TO end The suspense on
the mari # The people Just before adiourning: te
Court said that lIe was happy to announce thr the
nandamuses issued in behalf Of Mr.. Hoxie ana
William Kennedy had been withdrawn, as the .ln-
wasting Board had issued to them certificates OF eecuoh