In re Christey

'This is a proceeding for a writ of mandamus brought by'the applicant, Captain Arthur B. Christey, to compel the defendant, as comptroller of Buffalo, to countersign and deliver to him a warrant directed drawn in favor of the applicant by the common council of the city, with the approval of the mayor, which the comptroller refuses to countersign or deliver. The voucher in question represents the amount of counsel fees and disbursements incurred by Captain Christey in a mandamus proceeding, instituted by him some time ago, to compel his continuance in the office of auditor of the city to which…