The New York Herald Newspaper, November 2, 1873, Page 7

TUE MARTYRED DRAUGITSMAN, Tidal Wave of Subscriptions to| the Nast Relief Fund. NOTHING LIKE IT SINCE CHICAGO. Sympathy, Currency, Clothing, Trade Uten- sils and Specie. Scathing Shafts of Rebuke to the Black- board Bearer’s Masters. A Subscription in British Coin. New Yor, All-Hallow Eve, ‘%o THE EpiTor oF THE HBRALD;— You have awakened the sympathies of the country for the sufferings of Mr. Nast, the German caricaturist, I would respectfully suggest that the Dexter Hawkins’ mite of $10 (if not already appropriated) be added to the amount, En- closed 1s a small coin of the nationality that the innocent publishers and their forejathers since the day of the Declaration of Independence have always sustained against this great and free Repubiic. Accept for him an Engitsh shilling, Yours truly, A BOWERY NEWSMAN, ‘There’s Nothing Like Leather for Nast. TuE Swamp, Nov, 1, 1873, To THe EpIToR oF THE HERALD :— In the midst of our financial troubles as we are J cannot refram from assisting the poor young man who has shown so much talent in his line. Put me down for five ($5) dollars to the Nast fund, LEATHER A Gift of Questionable Valuc. New York, Nov. 1, 1873. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:— Enclosed please find my humble offering to the Nast fund. Yours truly, 8. COLFAX. {The munificence of this order deserves recogni- tion. The following is the form of the check.— Ep. HERALD.) $ $14 03-100” esnnenenocennee ne nee. New YORK, Nov. Ist, 1873, 7———_ On first day of oo rg oie to 3 3 Figure the order of THOMAS NAST 3 of Fourteen 03,100 dollars, 3 a Value received, and charge the 3 2 lady. | same to account of : S. COLFAX, 3 To Buchu Bankers, No, — Wall street. } OOD CC OIE DI DIIE DIDI IE DEDEDE RE IOLODS OE. A Tool for a Tool. a New York, Nov. 1, 1973, To Tae EpiTor oF THE HERALD:— Isee by your valuable journal you are recetvi: subscriptions to the ‘Nast fund.’ I would will- ingly contribute my little in the shape of money, but, being rather financially embarrassed, I am motable. However, I cannot let the opportunity pass without showing my appreciation of his Valuable services to the republican cause and U, 8. Grant; so please put the enclosed (lead pencil) among your collections, hoping that he may put it to some use. I did not intend at first to make this contribution, fearing the enterprise might fail; bot asit has assumed such gigantic propor- tions I thought I would add to the collection. ‘There is a great deal of credit and praise due your enterprising sheet for this noble undertaking. Hoping you will give this room among your con- tributions in Sunday’s issue, believe me yours, . @raselully, and Mr. Nast’s sincerely, NED. ‘What Makes the Mare Go. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, Nov. 1, 1873, To THB EpIToR or THE HERALD:— I pause at this edifice for the protection of the brute creation to enclose you $3 for Mr. Nast, who, Itke the noble horse, is deserving of better treat- ment thane receives from his masters. COMPASSION. Sad Effect of the Financial Crisis, New York, Oct. 31, 1873, To THe Epirok oF THE HERALD:— Being an admirer of Nast and for many years a feader of the HERALD, I am happy to be able to wend you five cents (silver) to add to the fund now being raised for the reltef of that poor but talented artist, But for the panic would go five better, A Mantle of Philanthropy. Yo THe Epiror oF THE HERALD Your articles and letters on the distressed condi- tion of dear Thomas have cut me to the heart. But republics are ever ungrateful. Itis sad, how- ever, to contemplate the likelihood, during the coming severe winter, of that great artist shiver- ing in the cold blast of neglect and ingratitude, to shield him in some degree irom which I herewith send an article of clothing, which, with a little re- pair and “taking in’ to better adapt it to his thin and emaciated form, will enable him to brave the storm till spring again smiles, ARCHIMEDES. {The article referred to is a well-worn lounging coat of the period 1842, Like a dark cloud, it has its lighter lining. Both cloth and lining are what would keep the roof over a family—rent.—Ep. HERALD.) Charity Coverecth a Multitude of Sins. New Yorg, Oct, 30, 1873, To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:— Although I believe in the punishment of mean and guilty acts, Ido not like tosee even the most contemptible creature on the earth in want of bread. Therefore please find enclosed ten cents for the relief of Nast. Respectfully, DUFF. The Nutmeg State Forward. Sramrorp, Oct. di, 1373. To THE EpIToR OF THE HERALD:— Enclosed you will find twen;y-five cents, which you will please place in the Nast Relief fund.— Yours respecuiully, Dr. GEORGE F, DENNIS, Heavy Contribution of Sympathy. 4., Oct. 81, 1873. The subject of the “neglected genius” of America has awakened around these quarters projound Sympathy for him who has won a remarkable and insignificant reputation through that great ‘“Jour- nal of Civilization,” With a number of his admirers here I desire, through your columns, to extend to 'T, Nast @ heavy contribution, not of money, but of sympathy, and sincerely hope it will prove a source of consolation to bim, and have the effect of inspir- ing him with renewed hopes and encouragement amtbiis humanitarian work. A Revenue Remembrance of Early Friendship—A Fellow Couniryman’s Sympathy. BINGHAMTON, Oct. 31, 1873, To THE Epitor oF THE HeRaLp:— Your appeal to the citizens of this country in be- half of poor Thomas Nast has touched a tender spot in my heart. ‘First, becauge he 1s ® country- man of mine, having leit our poor old home in Germany together on board of the same ship tor America to seck a wider field of enterprise. Secondly, because he was unfortunate in having faiien into such bad company as those who have refused to pay him money enough for hig labor to procure the necessaries of life, I have been more fortunate than the friend of my youth, and am willing now to Jend a hand in Keeping him from the poor house. Enciosed Please find ten cents in revenue stamps, the most that I can afford to contribute at present, as there ds @ great stringency in the rat market here just now. Should the people of this country fail to Sonteibace enough to keep the wolf from nis cabin for ai jou May draw a drat on me, ten days, sight, +d {teen centa more, and 1 shall honor ihe same. ery uly, yours, LUDWIG WOOLHAMMER. The Stamp of Philanthropy. BROOKLYN, Uct. 31, 1 To tue Epiror or THE Henatp:— Kindly acknowledge the enclosed three cent stamp for that Nast contribution, JERRY O'DUTHERAM. A Quarter for the Quick or the Dead. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30, 1873. To THE EDITOR OF THE HeRaLy:— in common with all American Christians I deeply regret the untimely demise of that cele- brated artist, Thomas Nast, whose genius has aone 0 much to establish brotherly love and Obristian charity on this Continent, I also regret that the areat and disinterested father of our country (Gen. eral Grant) did not stretch out his generous hand to belriend one vo whom he owes his present posi- tion, I herewith enclose twenty-five cents to the NEW ‘YORK HERALD, “Nast indignation fund,” and I trust the puniic wilt subscribe liberally a eartany merere and t the memory Oi guch a worthy man, sill "THOMAS WILFORD. Munificence to the Ear Broken to the Hope. To THE Epirok OF THE HERALD:— With a view to promote to an unlimited extent your charitable object, I cheerfully donate the en- closed subscription (tem cents) for the Nast Relief fund. A Jervent admirer of artistic talent, I am loath to permit myself to be behindhand with my humble donation, when I am gratified to witness the host of generous friends and benefactors Whose innate appreciation of true art prompted them to act 0 uobly, Philanthropically speaking, 1 am always reluctant to retuse to offer my con- tribution to an: object when started lor @ good cause, and now I proceed to act in accordance with my convictions. With earnest hopes that this gooa work, 80 unselfishly suggested by you, May “eet with the success ana approbation 11 fully merits, I beg leave to subscribe myself, Tespecttully yours, RH. W, Newark, N. J., Oct. 31, 1873, [There was no cash accompanying this epistie,-- Ep, HERALD.) A Three Cent Voice from Sleepy Hollew. CaTsKILL, Greene County, N. Y. To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD: — Iawoke the other day from my long sleep upon the mountains and found the genius of the great and immortal Nast reduced to strange shiits to earn his daily bread. Ilike to see great men ap- preciated, and thinking that his masters, having in @ great measure ‘blackboarded” Tom and at the Same time cast him forth upon the world alone and neglected, I herewith, aiter due deliberation thereon, enclose three one cent portage stamps to enable Nast to write to his employers thauking them for past /avors, Yours truly, RIP VAN WINKLE, Money that Speaks for Itself, To THR EDITOR OF THE HERALD:— Please acknowledge $2 ior the Nast fund, LF, H Gencrously Quartering the Wandering Caricaturist of Grecicy. JERSEY City, Oct. 31, 1873. To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:— The man who would not encourage another in showing his abilities, by representing a man, the latchet of whose shoe he was unworthy to loose, as shaking hands with the assassin of Mr. Lincoin, tenders the enclosed twenty-five cents to keep him alive for repentance. W. H.C. BEEBIRD, Plan for the Relief of the Blackboard Martyr. New York, Oct. 31, 1873, To THE EpiTor or THE HERALD:— Beholding the lavish manner in which a gener- ous and appreciating community is responding to the urgent necessity of Mr. Nast, the great extin- guisher of William Hogarth, I would fain offer a suggestion, which will, asI trust, not only relieve the artist by adding a weekly stipend to his ex- hausted funds but also place him immediately on that pinnacle of notoriety, I am willing to concede that the late charitable articies in his behalt that have appeared inthe Hzrap have been the means, toa certain extent, of bringing him into notice, and proving to him, at the same time, the noble munifi- cence of the admirers of his genius, But charity at ail times is @ very precarious dependence, and it ig therefore but proper that the extinguisner of William Hogarth, Tenniel and the late John Leech—not to mention the puny George Cruik- shauk—should meet with the reward his genius so truly merits. Now, seeing that he has taken to the blackboard line of business, and viewing the reat success achieved by Mons. Regemay at iblo’s Theatre, 1 would humbly suggest that he should, through your influence, be engaged at'Tony Pastor’y, where, atttred in the garb of a negro minstrel, he might exhibit his art on a black- board to the care of our worthy citizens who nigltiy crowd such places of amusement, where his stylé, I feel convinced, would be duly appreci- ated and rewarded in a substantial manner, I had, in conjunction with my brother Craping (be- ing a shoemaker), formed a resolution to get him employment on our flagstones, seeing that we have considerable influence with the Commissioner of Pavements; but I hope that my suggestions wiil be approved of, so that Mr. Nast may reap that proud reward to which his delicate outlines and skilful knowledge of anatomy entitle him. I hereby re- quest you toput down my name for twenty-tive ceats, contributed by me and my brother colabor- ers. a8 @ response to the delighted teelings with which the works of Mr. Nast have ieee ne A Bootblack’s Condescending Charity. New York, Oct. 31, 1873, To THE EpiTor oF THE HERALD:— Though I think Mr. Nast might have used his wonderful talents in a more deserving manner than he did during the last Presidential campaign, Ishall not allow that to restrain me from giving something in his behalf. Undoubtedly he now sees that he has wasted a great deal of valuable time (and chalk) in the cause of U. S. Grant. Enclosed please find twenty-five cents, my contribution to the Nast Jud, Respectiully, &c., THE BOOTS AT GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL. Sympathy That Does Not End in Smoke. New YorRK, Novy, 1, 1873. To THe Epiror oF THE HERALD :— Having seen so many voluntary contributions for the Nast Fund, you will find enclosed the sum of flity-five cents for him, naming as follows :— le. iad de. We are cigar makers, and it is pretty hard times now or we would give more. CANAL STREET, The Solitary Odor of Philanthropy. New York, Oct. 31, 1873. To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:— Coming down this morning on the Avenue Railroad, the writer tried to buy of the conductot @ counterfelt nickel, to contribute to the Nast tund, but vhe conductor had passed out his stock for the day, but said ne would have his usual sup- ply on the next trip. Not wishing to wait, | en- close you one cent for the fund. AN ADMIRER OF GENIUS, A Liberal’s Liberality, To Tuk EpitoR OF THE HERALD:— I enclose three cents in specie for the Nast fund. Thanks for your appreciation of foreign genius on American soll, I have thgught it possi- bie that “our artist’’ may have felt some little re- morse for the favors conierred on good, honest, Kind old man Greeley; but let it console him to know that, however ridiculous he represented Ureeley’s body, he always made the face appear as the sun shining in all the glory of a summer's day— 80, at least, it appeared to Greeley’s iriends, TY Short, Sweet and to the Point. New York, Oct. 31, 1873, To THe KpIToR oF THE HERALD:— Enclosed please find ¢4 from three gentlemen, Sey of Nast’s genius, viz .F. $1 ©. G . 8 DN. B 1 Total.......+ ee eeeeereeeeeneees sees #4 AS IT RUNS. A Micawber’s Mite. MACKERILLVILL, Pa., Nov. 1, 1873. To THE EDITOR OF THE HERaLp:— Please find enclosed my note for two cents, at ninety days, with interest, If you need the money before the note falls due any of the city banks will discount it when informed that the proceeds are to goto the Tom Nast Fund. | would that | were abie to give more, as | am an ardent admirer of the mechanical genius of that talented artist. Yours truly, PETER PILGARLIC, The Man’s Rebuke to the Master, To THe Epirork oF THE HeERALy:— | Though I know that it is no compliment, whatever to the Harper Bros, that the public should have to support their most influential “em- ployé”’ I very heartily contribute twenty-five cents | to the general tund, Being a man of conviction, I think that & citizen should also come tor- ward in tavor of Mr. Nast for the great lesson he gave our illustrious Cesar in refusing the $109, offered by Messrs. Tweed & Co, SUUM CUIQUE, Resume of Subseriptions to the Nast Fund, 75 $2 00 a) iidrews 10) | Bank) ()...... - Grautude,.. 100 Ned dead pencil). = Y 50 medes (old Arch: Hoboken H. Gh 8. roche i imps) J. A, Colored Wait William Chaton (ior Thomas Wilford: housopainters)...... 262 Jerry O'Dutheram... 8 helvorr ‘ 2.00 Rip Van Winkle (hres - Polite Postage stamps)... 8 nant. 7 ‘ teres 200 or Presi . Be , 8 Monsicur, Madat EK. W. | shoemakers? Bahy 5 shov).. eaeeeveys Aamirer of Art (an on en ‘The Boots at Grana Central . stamp . 2T Bowery Asit . (énglish shilling)... 2% Peter Pilgarlic (note ather..............., 600 tor 2c. at9) days) () = W. 8.(silyer halfdiem) = Suam Culque.... bod Total..... ART MATTERS. End of an Extraordinary Sale Last Night. Last evening one of the most extraordinary sales which has recently taken place in this country was brought to @ conclusion, We allude to the Many and exquisite articles of art owned by the late Le Grand Lockwood and disposed of at auc- tion Thursday, Friday and last evenings. ‘The sale was begun at Clinton Hail on Thursday evening and concluded on the two succeeding evenings at the galiery No, 8iT Broadway. Upon each oceasion the Toom was crowded and the bidding was of the most enthusiastic description, Certainly no stranger whe viewed the spectacie would have imagined that hard times were brewing, and that a finan- cial depression had thrown a wet blanket over the community. The prices that were given and the Unhesitation which marked the bids, have a cer- tain significance when contrasted with that de- spondency which many business men seem to think May become characteristic of the winter. Some- thing of this competition was, perhaps, due to the way in which the performance was “placed upon the stage,’ to borrow a dramatic term, and partly to the celebrity of the recent owner’s name and the prestige attaching to everything of value that he was known to have possessed, Some ol the largest prices realized were the lollowing:—Wardrobde and dressing table, lined with cedar wood, $870; bed- Stead of cherry, rosewood and tulip wood, $2,139; ash, walnut and gilt bedstead, $820; ash, mahogany and gilt bedsteaa, $570; walnut, mahogany and ash bedstead, $487; walnut and gilt bedstead, $460; cherry, ebony and, gilt bedstead, $780; another of ‘the same maferial,’ $614; rosewood bedstead, inlaid and gilt, $1,975. Ten, sets of furniture of this description brought $8,968, Three pair of Chinese curtains realized $615; an oak in- laid ebony aud gilt console table, $300; two bronze chandeliers, made in Paris, $350; a bronze figure, representing ‘“‘flistory,” 5; two bronze figures, ‘Andromache’ “Undine,” $340; French clock, $345; another, $205; a maple rose- wood inlaid gilt centre divan, $185; an ebony pedestals $110; a superbly iniaid and richly carved rawing room table, $425; a French escritoire, $255; six curtains of French lace, $255, and a Magnificent French clock, enamelled and gilt, $220, These prices are not precisely what one Would think likely to be given by @ panic-stricken community. . THE LATE JOHN C. HEENAN. Preparations for the Burial of the Deceased Champion—How He Died. The remains of Jonn C. Heenan arrived in New York irom Green River, Wyoming Territory, on Friday afternoon, in charge of James Cusick, his trainer in the Sayers’ contest. They were met at the Grand Central depot by a deputation of Heenan’s friends, and were conveyed at once to his late residence, No. 16 Clinton place, The body was inclosed in a neat casket, and although the face was somewhat discolored it was readily recog- nizable. A great quantity of flowers, in the ghape of wreaths and crosses, were sent to the house yesterday and were piaced upon the casket. A Jarge number of friends and acquaintances of the damous “Benicia Boy” visited the residence of the deceased and viewed the corpse. The Church of the Holy Innocents, Father Lar- kin’s, on Thirty-seventh street, near Broadway, in which the requiem mass will be celebrated, was decorated lagt evening with flowers. Massive floral contributions, in the shape of anchors and harps, were sent by Mrs. Dr. Carnochan, Mrs. Cris o’Connor, James G. Kelso, Harry Genet and many other friends. Among the visitors who called last night to view the remains, and who will be present at the funeral to-day, were Kecorder Hackett, John Morrissey and ex-Judge Bediord, THE FUNERAL SERVICES. At eight o’clock this morning the friends and relatives of Heenan will assemble at No, 16 Clinton piace and escort the hearse carrying the remains to the Church of the Holy Innocents. There will not be any remarks made by Father Larkin, but the usual requiem high mass for the repose o: the soul of the departed will be said. At the conciu- sion of the services the body wili be taken to the Grand Central depot, where a special train of two drawing room cars will convey the remains and pall-bearers to Albany. ‘They will be deposited in the West Troy Cemetery, beside Heenan’s motuer, lather and sisters. The following persons will act as pall-bearers and Will accompany the corpse to the grave:—Lee Knight, Michael Murry, Dr. Caruochan, James Cusick, Christopher O'Connor, P. Gallagner, John Mathews, Dan Bryant, Andrew Sheehan, William McMullen, Jobn Tobin, James Lidgerwood, David Bianchard, Harry Ford, New Bryant, William Ash- man, Edwara Kearney and E. J. Shandley. Mrs: John C, Heenan, who is now in Europe, has been telegraphed to, and will return to New York at once to administer the estate of her late hus- band. Mr. Heenan leaves property to the value oi $100,000, HOW HERNAN DIED. Mr. James Cusick, who was with John €, Heenan at the time of his decease, gives the following ac- count of his last moments :—Only a few days before his decease Heenan, then on his way to California, jJelt so much better that he stopped off the train and spent nearly two days in hunting. The effort was too much for his weakened system, and he was prostrated for several days thereafter. He grew worse rapidly. Still, however, determined to reach California, where the doctors had told him he would find relierin the bracing air and regular climate, he pressed on westward by rail, hoping for full rest’ and recovery upon his arrival. When near Green River station Cusick, who was his constant companion, asked hy if he would like to havea cup of tea, Upon Heenan’s replying that he would like some tea it was imme- diately procured for him. After swallowing it he was seized with*a violent hemorrhage. ‘It is he- lieved that it was consumption of the stomach and not of the lungs which caused Heenan’s death, and that the hemorrhage was trum the stomach, Cusick gave him some salt, which stopped the violence of the spasms, and Heenan feil back in his arms as if he had fainted. Several of the passengers who gathered around, anxious to do something for the sufferer, exclaimed, “He has not fainted; he is dead.” Such proved'to be the case on examination. The body was placed in a coffin at Ogden, and the faithful Cusick re- turned with it to this city. Is IT A PRAOD? An Innocent Inquiry. CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 1873. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD :— Srr—I was reading a paper a Jew weeks since, and saw an advertisement of tne “Mercantile Prize As- sociation” of New York, professing to be chartered by the State, and giving as reference the New York HERALD, As tickets were but twenty- five cents, I sent, and received in re- Ply a ticket, saying my number had drawn piano valued at $350, but asking for $9 to pay expenses and packing. I dare not send the money until positive all is right, and, having no other means of information, thought you might be 80 good as to inform me tf there is such an institu- tion, and if I might safely send money. I wrote asking them how much money they would give me instead of the piano, but they did not teil me; and their note says, “No goods sent C, 0. D.” be much obliged if you will reply by letter, as L would not like my natne published, Enclosed find some of the papers, which may guide you. I do not want them to Know I bave written’ you unless itisafraud. If so, they ought to be’ punished. Yours respectiuily, “. CARL SCHUBZ A Briet Interview With the Ger American Statesman—His Views on the Third Term Questio: A HERALD reporter was sent yesterday to Gen- eral Carl Schurz in order to obtain his views on Cresarism and the Chief Justiceship question. The distinguished German orator and statesman, who was everywhere received with the highest honors in Germany where his name has become a house- hold word, had just arrived from Europe, where his famtiy had been residing for some time. The reporter accosted him just as Senator Schurz— who looks as strong and hearty as ever—assisted kis wife and daughter into tne carriage which was to convey them all to the train for Washington. Mr. Schurz said he was my much pleased to see the reporter, when the latter had stated his mission. He proposed that the reporter should ride with him to Washington, so that te might be enabled to con- verse with him on the way. This was, unfortu- nately, not feasivle, and the reporter had to de- cline the honor, The Senator contented himscif with an emphatic “No! to the query whether he was in favor of a@ third term. When,,he had mounted into the carriage and taken his little boy—who looks 48 rosy and fat as one of Raphael’s cherubs—on his lap he had just time enough to say, “I wish you would dome one favor, [wish you would state in the HeraLp that Lam not going to re- move to Illinois, all the numerous reports to the contrary notwithstanding.” And the words had scarcely passed his lips when the coaeh rattled away and the reporter was left alone, i“ I shalt | | Inan.’? stokes received all this very good-naturediy, STOKES AT SING SING. Stokes, the Stock Broker, and Couse, the Bank Teller, Companions in Crime and in Prison. Incidents of the Transfer from the Tombs to the State Prison—A Quiet Removal—What Stokes Says About His Trial and His Sentence— What He Said on Putting on the Convict Suit—The Future Ocou- pation of the Two Felons. Yesterday morning Edward 8S, Stokes left the Tombs Prison for Sing Sing alter a confinement of twenty-two months, It was known only to a few that he would be removed sa speedily alter his trial, and consequently there were not many to give to him the parting farewell, and but two or three of his outside friends to say “goodby.” few minutes before ten o'clock Deputy She! Shields and Cahill entered the prison; they pro- ceeded at once to cell No. 4, @ cell that is historic and very memorable, because it is the cell occu- pied by condemned criminals, and from which many 4 man has passed only to tread the platform that has intervened between him and eternity. Stokes was busily engaged preparing for hia de- parture. He had just finished breakiast, and the tray Was brought out from the cell by Miss Foster, the matron, with whom Stokes shook hands and | thanked herfor all her kindness to him. King, who is awaiting his trial for murder, had sent hia colored servant “Joe” to assist Stokes to “get his things together,” and had just bid his fellow prisoner a hearty farewell. The scene was altogether abusy one, and indicated that prep- arationus for a journey were going on with consid- erable despatch, Stokes over his breakiast had read the HeRaLp, and its editorial page was clearly visibie from the corridor as it lay on the turned- down bed clothing of the prison cot. THE OTHER CONVICT. While this was going on John D. Couse joined the little group around the cell, fully prepared for his departure for Sing Sing, where he has been sen- tenced to an imprisonment of two years and six Months for grand larceny, embezzlement and forgery on Lawrence Brothers. When Stokes had completed nis preparations in the cell, which con- sisted of the packing of his valise, which he handed to ‘Joe,’ he stepped lightly to the stove and looked round, quietly, and’said he supposed it was cold out- side, He would not, however, put on an overcoat, and would only wear the dark, neat checked busi- neas suit he has worn during his trial. The Deputy Sheriffs consulted their watches, looked at Stokes, and in a quiet, easy manner he immediately sai “Are you ready?” Shields said, “Yes,” and in ing it displayed the handcuffs, which he supped on to the right hand of Stokes and the le{t of Couse. There was no doubt that Stokes felt the degrada- tion of this operation; for, since the night of the murder, he has not worn the iron bracelets; he gave, however, no sign of disquietude. “THE GOODBYES.” % The corridors above the cells were dotted with a few prisoners, turnkeys and officers of the prison, and as both men left they were greeted with a chorus of “goodbyes,” From the yard to Centre street there were further greetings from lawyers and prison officials who met the group, and at | the corner of the street a few moments were occupied in waiting for a Fourth avenue car. Captain Kennedy, of the Sixth pre- cinct, who was on his way to Police Headquarters, joined the party, and with little observation and with a quietude that was remarkable, and which reflected great credit on Deputy Sherif Shields, by whom tke arrangements had been made, the nota- ble prisover took the first steps on his Way to bis four years’ incarceration. AT THE DEPOT. At the Forty-second street depot there wasa litle more exciiement. The loungers caught a sight of nim, and they made a rush to get a gumpse ol him, but they only partially succeeded. When he and Couse took their seats in the smoking carit was very speedily filled by an impatient crowd, who manifested their strong desire to bid hifm “Good- by,” but whose only real object was to gaze on his well known features, and gratify their morbid curiosity. The police arrangements prevented this, and only a few friends who had known Stokes in better days, and who were accidentally on board the train, were ailowed to speak to him. One gentleman Was quite affectionate and hearty 10 his jarewell, and reminded Stokes how often he and ‘Jim’? had met together; expressed his sor- Tow at seeing Stokes in the position he was, and in parting said:—*When you come out, Ed, bea smiled, and then the pair hada short conversa- tion about “stocks” and the panic, ON THE WAY UP THE RIVER. On the journey Stokes smoked and conversed with the HeRALD reporter about lis case. He thinks the HERALD unkind in its remarks upon the result of the trial, He still thinks he ought to have been acquitted. He lays great stress upon what he believes to be the fact’ that nine of the jurymen were tor his acquittal and only one for murder in the first degree, He regards the ver- dict as a compromise verdict; and ueciares very positively that the supposition that his iriends bribed gd of the jurymen is utterly without truth or the slightest foundation in fact. He says that one of the jurymen has been imprudent in talking about the Case in public places during the trial, and that that has been disastrous to him in its effect upon the jury, who, he thinks, after the publicity of this fact, were prevented from giv- ing a verdict of ‘not guilty,”’ or continuing to the end in adisagreement. Tommy Hart, he says, has peniired himself, and he is quite certain that if irs. Benton could have been put on the stand and would hav ted what she knew, it would have been proved tnat Fisk had a pistol and that what he did was only in sell-detence, AT SING SING. Just before the arrival at Sing Sing Stokes said, “Are we here ¥’ somebody said “Yes,” and Stokes remarked to the HERALD reporter, ell, I've been past here many a time, but I never thought I should get out here to go to prison.” After the convicts and the party who accompanied them had leit the train they went to the Phoenix Hotel, near the depot, and over a glass of cham- ne and a jew sandwiches bade a long farewell to liberty. While this was going on the news of Stokes’ arrival had spread throughout the lower ogy of the village aud the hotel was surrounded YY & gaping crowd, ON THE WAY T0 THE PRISON. To delay was only to pile on the agony, and Deputy Sherif Shields gave the word to set out for the prison. When the two convicts got into the crowd outside it was speedily found souc that Stokes had few sympathizers, One man shouted “shoot him,’? another said “Poor Josie,” and several said “That's the fellow who shot Jim Fisk.” Stokes looked indifferent to all this, and at the guard house on the railroad track the crowd was ordered back and ieft peaceably, AT THE PRISON, In the office of the prison was Warden Hubbell and the chaplain, with the usual staff of convict clerks. Stokes looked at the men in their striped suits with a sort of shudder, and said that the men looked physically weli, and thought that the purer air of the State Prison and its breezy neighbor- hood would greatly improve his health. Both men had notes of introduction, which they presented to Warden Hubbell, who read them and said that he and the officers of the prison would do ali that they could, legally, to mitigate the mis- ery of their condition, He said that the object sought was not only to punish but to dis- cipline and if possible improve the condition of the prisoners physically and morally. Much depended upon the prisoners themselves whether this object: Was accomplished, The men then went to the desk and give their names and description, and also gave up the few valnabies and jewelry they had in their possession, Stokes said ‘he was 42 years ot age, Was @ native of Pennsylvania, could read and write, was convicted of mausiaughter and was a stock broker at the time of the committal of the offence, J. D, Couse said he was 33 years of age, | was born in Jersey City, was a bank teLer and was convicted on his own confession ot forgery. PUTTING ON THE PRISON SUIT, The two convicts were then taken charge of by the doctor and were marched to the dressing room, where they changed their ordinary attire tor the Striped suit of convicts. Both men ordered new suits to be made for them by the prison tailor, and, therefore, those they now wear are only tem- porary suits.’ Stokes seeined satistied with his “pants.’’ He surveyed them with the same com- | som and minuteness as he would have done ad they been sent over to lim by his own tailor, and, looking down at them, he said:—“{ don’t think that Lever had a pair of pants that ftted bet- ter in my life.” He then put his hands behind aud said:—“There are no pistol pockets here, any- how.” When he was fully attired it was a general remark that his convict’s clothing did not take away from him the gentlemanly air and man- ner that has always distinguished him. He made the old joke, about it looking like a base-ball suit, and was evidently trying to be jolly under the very degrading circumstances, He was then measured, and his height was 6 feet 10; after this he was weighed, and he was surprised to find that he weighed more than he expected, and that he had not lost so much flesh as he thought. His Weight was 138 ibs, Couse went through a similar PSA oad and was found to be 6 feet 8% in eight and weighed 128 Ibs, To each was then Gre the regulation towel and comb, and hey were ready to be taken to their cells. To the office on the first corridor, they SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1873—QUADRUPLE SHEET. ‘the two or tnree oe re ge men were then given, and tiey both heartily shook hands with all. Stokes stepped into the office, and turned aside to hide the tears that forced their way down his face, ‘The reaction had come, and it was evident that, after the excitement was over, he would give way to great sorrow, THEIR FUTURE OCCUPATION. Stokes is to be placed in the cigar manufactory as a clerk, and Couse is to be a clerk in the chap- jain’s oifice. It is, however, expected that for the next few months Stokes wil, in consequence of his sickness, be in the hospital, where he hopes, with the bracing air, to recover his lost strength. THE STOKES VERDICT. Because He Had Money. ‘To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD: Your brilliant editorial in yesterday's HgRaLp on the proceedings and sentence in the Stokes case cannot be too highly commended, Your article says that hanging is played out for the rich man. How can such a thing be, when it appears so very doubdtfal in my mina whether hanging has ever been “played in” for that class of the community? I know of no in- stance in the annals.of crime in this great and rare country where ail men are subjected to the laws alike; where the rich man has ever been made to pay—not by money—the full penaity of his crime. ‘That is out of his sphere en- tirely, What, do you intend to place him on the same equal footing along .with such poor creatures as Foster, Nixon, Reynolds and others, and compel him to take the same,.road that they have already taken? The thought cannot be entertained for a moment; 1t is tov preposterous for any consideration. Did this man Stokes kil! Fisk or did Fisk kill Stokes? Which is it? I must confess that that is what the beclouded intellects of our citizens in general mostly desire tu come at, Iam at @ loss to an- swer; but! think, aslread the accounts of this celebrated case, which will be an aT) dis- grace in the history of our country’s jurisprudence, that a gross fraud has been perpetrated upon the American people. Let us see toit that such an oc- casion never occurs again, The counsel for Stokes Slenlaged rare tact and ability in conduct- ing this case for their client, and no doubt they have won @ great victory for themselves, as one of them so exultingly observes. But to what base purposes have their torensic accomplishments been put! Their chief object seems to have been to insult ail witnesses who were unfertunate enough to appear on the stand ‘ainst them; and their unjust vituperations of all who have been opposed to them is an unwarrant- able assumption which the people can no longer tolerate. If we are to have justice, let it be meted out both to the rich and poor alike; to those who live in exalted stations as well as to those whose pathway is that of the lowly. The people will no Jonger remain quiet if our criminal courts do not undergo a radical charge and purge themselves of the corruption that pervades their atmosphere. Patience will cease to be a virtue among us, and a Teaction will surely spring up spuntaneously from every law-abiding heart, whose pulsations will be felt throughout the entire land. It will come like an avalanche, bringing terror to the law-breaker, and then the cold-blooded criminal may well beware of the wrath to come, Cc. EB, M. Change the Jury System. To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:— The Stokes farce has ended to the satisfaction, no doubt, of the criminal and his friends, if no one else, Honest and law-abiding men, though, cannot help viewing with indignation and alarm such a meagre result of so greatacrime. That Fisk was immoral, uascrupulous and thoroughly bad has nothing whatever to do with the estimate of Stokes’ crime. One man’s life is as good as another’s in the eyes of the law, or should be. & is diMcult to conceive by what process of reasoning, or the lack of it, the jury arrived at the verdict of manslaugnter In the third degree. The evidence certainly did not point that way. There could have been no heat of passion for there was no altercatton at the time of the shooting, in fact, no meetyng till almost at the moment the fatal snois were fired. No intelli- gent man who has taken pains to follow the evi- dence in this case believes Fisk had drawn a pistol on stokes, or indeed that he nad one about his per- son at the time. Tommy Hart, whose evidence Mr. Tremain sought to impeach by the testimony of the disgraced policemaa, Logan, stated the night of the murder, and it was 80 reported in the papers next morning, that Stokes muttered, as he stealthily approached the stairway, his victim Was about to ascend, ‘Now I’ve got you.” That story Hart told without variation at each trial. Does it appear reasonable that from the time of the shooting till the reporters had obtained this. account from him, a period of not more than three or tour hours at most, some one of Fisk's friends had been suMiciently self-possessed to cook up this tale for Hart to commit to memory? No one will entertain the idea for a moment. It is sate to predict that a dozen idiots trom Ran- dall’s Island could not have done worse than this jury of intelligent (f) citizens. If this case does not open the eyes of people to the rottenness of our present jury system and the necessity for radi- cai reform in this direction, nothing ever will. | cannot help raising my voice to protest against this verdict and the talse and pernicious system which made it possible. AN INDIGNANT READER. Give Him Something To Do. To Te EpITOR oF THE HERALD:— As the hard work of Stokes ought to correspond with the severity of his punishment (for only kill- ing 4 man), please suggest in your invaluable paper the procuring of a few ounces of worsted and a croouet needle to occupy his time an hour or so a EST TWENTY-FOURTH STREBT. An Idiotic Verdict. To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:— Has any community ever been so much disgraced as ours by the idiotic verdict of the Stokes jury? Never did a more ‘cold blooded” assassin escape the gailows. Justice has been outraged and tne honest, law-abiding citizens of New York look to the HERALD to give this mockery of justice its de- serts, AN HONEST JUROR, RECORDER HACKETT AND STOKES. A Short Talk Anokesthe Recorder's Tes- timony. Some comment having been made about the testimony given by Recorder Hackett in the Stokes case, our reporter called upon him, when the fol lowing interview occurred :— ReroRTER—Your testimony concerning Stokes has excited some comment? Recorder HackETtT—My experience is that all testimony does. If it works against a prisoner his counsel combat it, if against the prosecution it is critically reviewed. REPORTER—But mainly that you were not called at either of the preceding trials. RECORVER-@For that omission I’ am in nowise responsible. I did my duty, I communicated what 1 knew to the proper quarters during the Coroner's inquest. Some of the prisoner’s friends knew of my testimony as early asany one. Mr, McKeon, formerly one of the prisoner's counsel, conversed with me with reference to it, and also ex-District Attorney Garvin and his assistants. I never had communication with District Attorney Phelps upon the subject, but had with Mr, Rus- sell, Assistant District Attorney, The first time I was summoned as a witness L went. 1 was always ready to ‘ive my statement whenever properly required so to do, and as to its desirability that was & matter resting with the counsel, The first I heard of the shoot of Fisk was on the evening of the occurrence. [came howe to dinner, and a personal friend, with membesof my family, were 1m my parlor. This iriend made some inquiry as to the condition of Mr. Fisk, assuming that I had heard of the affair that then had been pretty well bruited about, but of which 1 was then wholly ignorant. I ventured to express my doubts as to the accuracy of the report, and said, “Why, | saw Stokes this aiternoon standing,” &c., and then repeated what I have testified to. This friend added, in surprise, ‘Why, it was not more than twenty feet from the place where you saw him that the shooting is said to have occurred.”’ Then, for the first time, I learned of the shooting and the locale of the manslaughter. This friend and my jamily members who were present distinctly remember that I thus gave my statement tweive hours before any account of the affair was pub- lished in a morning paper, and that it was precise with my testimony, REPORTER—This, of course, explains the whole matter. I thank you; but, Mr. Recorder, what is your opinion of the result’ RECORDER (smiling) —That justice has been done, as it always ts done, when a properly constitute: Court, with the regular machinery of the law, reaches any result. THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT. ‘ OTTAWA, Nov. 1, 1873. Political matters are ina state of the greatest possible uncertainty, and there are rumors of all kinds. The House wiil probably give more mem~ bers on the vote than have ever before voted Lt | the confederation. Both parties await, the result with the utmost anxiety. The Parliament a journed at midnight, after a long debate, un Monday. COINAGE OF GOLD IN odboBER. PritapenentA, Pa., Nov. 1, 1873. ‘The gold coinage at the Philadelpdia Mint during Were then taken, and cell 173 was allotted to Stakes. ‘The “goouby” of tue deputy sherims and ¢ month of Getober amounted to $11,010,000 in douvie eagies, The gold weighed 98 tons: 7 $$ es PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS: Trotting for the Purse and Stake of $4,000— Judge Fullerton the Winner—Clothespin and Lady Emma the Victors in the Team Eace, The announcement that the clippers, Americam Girl, Judge Fullerton and Camors, would appear on the track at the Prospect Park Fair Grounds for a purse and stake of $4,000, drew together tnere yesterday afternoon a large assemblage of turfites and many gentlemen who do not make it a busi- ness, but seldom fail to be present at such exhibi- tions of speed, There were also on hand at the Club House scores of Brooklyn’s beauties, whose fair faces lighted up with enthusiasm as the trot- ting progressed, The day was unpleasantly breezy, and all over the grounds men and women com- plained of “the cold,” and not @ few of the more tender went in doors ‘tween heats” to warm be- humbed fingers and readjust thiek shawls and Wrappers, Among the betting men—an@ the cream of the sporting world was on hand-—there was unusual excitement. They remembered well how the week before, wnen the same field of horses were contending over the same track, Follerton was a great favorite, and, the Girl proving the winner, many of them came to grief; and with this fact fresh in their memory they ven- tured cautiously at first, but, true to their natare, became bolder and bolder, making the Girl the fa- vorite at prices such as these:—American Girl, $170; Fullerton, $115; Camors, $115. When the Girl, in her oid fashioned way, won the first heat, cheer upon cheer went up {rom balcony and stand, and while the men prolonged their shouts as a warm- ing influence, the ladies waved their handkerchiefs for the fun of making a demonstration. Unfortu- nately for the partisans of the Girl she won but the tirst heat, Judge Fullerton scoring the second, third and fourth, thus seyuring first mone y. American Girl took the second prize and what was left went to the owner of Camors. The team race that was sandwiched with the “big event” proved quite interesting, inasmuch a8 there were five heats required to decide it, inthe second heat the reins of Tyler and mate were broken and the team distanced, and in the subsequent heat neither Feex nor Schenck, the drivers, heard the word “go,” and after ppecdiag around the turn pulled up and came back, but friendly voices bade them to continue, and amid mach laughter they again ‘faced the music!’ and the winner assed under the wire in the *slowdime of 3:41. hese incidents. with the otherwise excellent per- formances, made the day quite enjoyable. THE FIRST TROT. First Heat.—Camors had a trifle the best of the start, American Girl second, Fullerton close up. ‘The latcer leit his feet as soon as the word was given and fell farin the rear. Oamors also broke upon the turn, and American Girl went to the quarter pole a dozen lengths in front, in 34 seconds, Camors second, two lengths ahead of Judge Fullerton. The Girl trotted steadily to the nalf-inile pole, passing that point fifty yards ahead of Fullerton, the latter one tengtn in advance of Camors. Time 1:08%. Leaving this point Camors broke up and fell off several lengths. At the three- quarter pole American irl was still fitty yards ahead of Fullerton, the li af being about the same distance in advance of Cafaors. The mare came on leisurely and won the Heat by fifty yards, Judge Fullerton second, forty yards ahead of Camors, ‘The latter had to run in to save his distance, Time Of the heat, 2:25.44. Second Heat.—American Girl was the favorite over the field at 100 to 25, ‘The start was a good one. Judge Fullerton quickly dashed to the front and led two lengths to the quarter pole, ip 83% seconds, American Girl second, Oamors ten lengths bebind, having broken up be- fore reaching that point, At the half-mile pole Judge Fullerton was four Mee bey in front of the mare, in 1:08, Camors ten iengths behind. Judge Fullerton kept the gap open down the lower stretch. The mare closed up a little at the three- quarter pole and made a fine effort to overtake ‘ullerton, but she failed, Fullerton won by a neck and shoulders under the whip, Time, 2:21. Third Heat.—The horses had a very even star! but American Girl leit her ieet as soon as the wor “go” was given. Judge Fullerton led three lengths to the quarter pole in 34% sec- onds, American Girl second, two lengths in ad- vance of Camors. Judge Fullerton was four lengths ahead at the -mile pole in 1:08%, ‘American Girl second, one length ahead of Camors. ‘The latter showed ahead of the mare on the lower stretch, but soon broke up and fell back. Judge Fullerton won the heat by a length in 2:22%. Fourth Heat.—Fuilerton was then the favorite at five to one over the field, American Girl was first away, Camors second, Fullerton third. The mare soon broke up and fell in the rear, At the quarter pole, which was passed in 35 seconds, Judge Fullerton led three lengths, Camors second, one length ahead of American Girl. The half-mile pole was passed by Fullerton in 1:09, seven Jengths ahead of the Girl, the latter two lengths anead of Camors, who had broken up a few seconds before. Judge Fullerton trotted steadily on and won the heat and race by a length in 2:33, American Girl second, six lengths in Iront of Camors. The iollow- ing isa SUMMARY. PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS, NEAR BROOKLYN, L. L, Nov. 1, 1873.—Purse $2,500, stake $1,500— $4,000; mile heats, best three in five, in harness; $2,500 to the first, $1,000 to the second and $600 to the third horse. Judges—Simeon Hoagland, 8. T, Payson and Whitson Vakley. Timers—Commodore Dodge, William M. Parks and John Hall. William H. Humplirey’s ch. g. Judge Ful- lerton, by Edward Kverett, (Dan a tsesceecseesscosseeceee SD LTD ‘3 b. m. American Girl. (Daniel Ptifer).. -1222 g. Gamors. (i. 3. SSUES AA I | John F, Merrow’s bil BoweD).....+++ TIME. First heat... Secona heat. Third heat. Fourth heat. THE TEAM RACE. First Heat.—Fred Tyler aud Ed White were away on the lead, Clothespin and Lady Emma second, Listener and Adonts third, Ed White broke up and ran a long distance, keeping in front until! he passed the walf-mile pole, when Listener and mate assumed the post of honor, The quarter was passed in 4 seconds, and the half-mile pole in 1:19, They kept steady to their work and won the heat by three lengths in 2:413¢. Clothes- pin and Emma were second, two lengths ahead of Fred Tyler and Ed White. Second Heat.—Fred Taylor and Ed White were first away, but soon afterwards left their feet, and Phillips pulled them so hard that he broke the reins, but was fortunate enough to stop the team, Clothespin and Lady Emma then took the lead, going to the quarter pole in 42 seconds, to the half-mile pole in 1:23, and came home winners of the heat by two lengths in 2:453,. » Third Heat.—The word was given in so lowa tone of voice that neither driver heard it, and after, going to the turn returned, when they were told the word had been tb Clothespin and Lady Emma taking the lead. She kept in front to the end, winning the heat by three lengths. The time was 3:41, Fourth Heat.—The horses had & good send-off, but Clothespin and Lady Emma soon broke up, and Listener and Adonis went to the quarter po! three lengths in tront of the others, and, keeping the gap open, led three lengths to the half-mile. Clothespin again broke up, and, at the three-quar- ter pole, Listener and mate were five lengths ahead. ‘This team trotted finely to the end, and won the heat by filty yards im 2:41%. Fifth Heat,—Clothespin and mate had the best of the send-off, and led to the quarte le six lengths. They opened the gap to the half- pole, passing that point eight lengths in advance of the other team. They came on steadily, and won the heat and race by four lengths in 2:41: The following is a SUMMARY, Same Day.—Sweepstakes of $300, mile heats, best three in five, to wagon. Judges—G. M. Wood- ward, Whitson Oakley and S, T, Payson. A. J. Feek’s b g. Clothespin and s. m. $21 98 Lady Emm: steseeeeseveree b.g. Listener and bik. r Mr. Schenc! g. Adonis. segtuess + 214 J. a. Phity rm. g. Fred Tyler and b. ge Ed ite... seeeeeeseees SAIS, TIME. ‘ Quarter, Mile, First heat. 4 234156 Second heat 42 2:45 49 Third. heat, 134054 Sah Fourth heat. oo 241 34 Firth heat 42 br Gy NEW YORK LIBERAL OLUB Annual Dinner. About ninety ladies and gentlemen celebrated the third anniversary of the New York Liberal Club by a dinner at Delmonico’s, Fifth avenue and Fourteenth street, last evening, Among those present were Gerald Massey, Judge Sutherland, Elsberg, Simon and Mrs. Sterne, Mr. C, be ugar, Dr. ‘Ktkinson, Petroleum Y, Nasby, Dr. F. R, Marvin and Professor Seeley. ‘Mr. GERALD Massey was introduced to the meeting by the President, and in response to the introduction described himself as @ liberal, and sketched the object of his American tour. and said — that he was surprised to find that America was not so liberal in some thi as England. He in- stanced in this respect the attitude of the ress in reference to the Evi ical Al~ jance, and said that many of the illiberal sentiments expressed by the Alliance would pave. been riddied Paki cr , rs iy by ny apers, w hought amon . yon of this country he J “Our Connte the young peopl thought there was a seemed to have an ik at lectures here pel ey Ay A ” ‘po—cae mong the sentimen posed were ata séiences? “~The Mi P ui ‘Judi cial Literature,” Comit “Authors as Teachers,” “Science and Portry.’? Fature,”?