Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-01

Tmo True Facts OF the Bambcr Ceees
In the caseof the Bambers, it has been endeavored
to excite the public mind on an altogether er parte
statement which turns out to be altogether false
The Albany Argus contains long article on the
subject written evidently under the dctation Of Go
vernon Marcy or by that fanctionary himself, which
conclusvely shows, that he could not 60 otherwise
than he has DONE and that he is borne out both by
the law and the crcums of the case. In JUS
tee to him, to the cause of equity and to the cosrse
we have thought it proper to pursue on the subject,
we extract succinctly from the Argus the facts of
the matter set forth in the dispositions taken by the
Corener's Jury, the Magistrates of Antrim, and the
Grand Jury Of that county.
1.-The case, as disclosed in these documents, briefly
stated, is as follows; warrant was issued In the
county Of Antrim, Ireland, against four men by the
name OF Bamber, two OF whom are the persons IN
question, and the police officers required to ar
rest them. Having obtained knowledge of the con-
tenpated arrest, the Bambers furnished themselves
with arms, and determined to resist the civil officers
James Bamber one Of the fugitives 10 this country
was expressly told by one of the officers that they
had not come there to execute any order for rent or
for tlthes," and they promised TO protect their pro-
perty if they would surrender themselves and come
(go) to magistrate and give BAIL" II is stated by
the documents laid before the Governor that several
persons present. who appeared to have been the
persuade them TO surrender themselves, and offered
to become their bail. They were again and again
exposulated with in regard to the resistance they
were making to the process against them, but they
rashy and for aught that appears, causeessy perse
vered. part of them at length dislodged from
the house In which they had sheltered themselves,
and after the guns had been taken from two of them,
two others discharged theirs at William West, enc of
the police constables, and instantly killed him. The
testimony is most clear and positive that John Bam-
Der senior discharged one of the guns and renders
the fact probable that James Bamber discharged the
other. These are the two Bambers who have been
ordered to be given up.
Nineteen witnesses were examined, and their testi-
mony IN detail was laid before the Governor. There
is nor the slightest ntmation throughout the 1hole Of it
that the of John Bambsr senior, any one of the
Bambers, Of their friends killed injured in
the slightest There is nothing in the testimony
or the proceedings to show that this affair of the Bam
bers connected itself with the religious political
questions which have heretofore distracted Ireland"
The attempt to create Political excitement out Of
this matter will, therefore, We should imagine, fail to
the ground unless either party should think itself in
position to gain the good will and support of this
Christian and moral community by the advocacy of
murder, and the mpunity of its perpetration. The
case is gross and flagilious ene and neither Tam
many nor Masonic Halls can aid their respective
causes by meddling with ii. The latter has one on
its hands already dreadful one, which it would do
well 10 purge itself Of
The MuRpER.-The Baltimore papars are loud in
their Indignation respecting the murder of Mr.. Cilley
The Gasette of Monday says
ATRosIous MuRpKR.-A crime of the darkest dye,
which is calculated TO excite feelings of indignation,
grief and horror throughout our country, has been
committed by Of the representatives of the peo
pie in Congress- in the wILFUL and DELIBERATE MUIR
DER Of one of his fellow representatives.
The Sun, of Tuesday, expresses itself in these
TERMS
heard speak of the cold blooded murder in Washing
ton on Saturday, expressed the greatest Indignation
towards Webb So great was the excitement here
yesterday, fear had this bragadocio arrived town
his person. In consequence OF the great excitement
we defer our remarks on the unpleasant and muir
derous affair until tomorrow.
This feeling is nearly universal and the expression
Of the moral sentiments of the country cannot be
stified.
II Any one travelling south, and taking Norfolk
Va.) on their way, would do well to stay at
French's Hotel there, which, we learn, u one of the
best houses south Of me line. The mountain beef
and mutton spoken Of as in perfection there (ride
advertisement is very sppeti'aut.
BIRDS OF A FEArHER.-1he Baltimore Sun has
the following paragraph -
RICHARD p. RonISsoH.-We are informed by
gentlemen whe arrived in this city on Saturday that
among the passengers from Charleston, 5. c., was
the notorious Richard p. Robinson, Of Helen Jewett
who has just arrived in this country from
Texas, and is on his way TO New York. He was
readily recognized by three four gentlemen Of that
city, although he has raised pair of Bowie whiskers
and travels under the assumed name of Head.
He was probably on his way to Washington te
console friend who wears saltpetre whisksrs, and
paradcs Pennsylvania Avenue on the Sabbath day.
SUPPOSED hURDRs AT PHILApELPHIA.-No further
particulars have transpired respecting the aledged
murders at Philadelphia, except that McGennes and
his wife have been arrested, and the three men
supposed 10 be murdered cannot be found, while mo-
ney due them and in the hands Of their employer
have not been sent or asked for. Searches are max
ing for their bsdies in the Schuylkill al the place
indicated, for which purpose a csfIsr dam has been
sunk. Much excitement exists respecting the de-
nouemcnt.
~ Mr.. Forrest is playing his way through the
country. He performed the Gladiator At Baltimore
last week.
S,ScuLAR.--Yesterday morning we received
through the Post Office the annexed note, enclosing
the bank book and valuable papers belonging to Read
Armstrong Il Co, which is ready TO be delivered to
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