The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-27

s'ateiiient unuer his own name, giving minute &C
count Of all the circumstances which were rcvealet
from an investigation into the causes which led L
his extraordinary arrest. All the evidence which
was thus presented, appears to satisfy Mr. Rust'i
mind that the whole movement against Mr.. Banks
and himself sprung from Clark Robinson, the Mar
shall Of the Western District, Il istrue the evidence
fastening this serious charge on Mr.. Robinson il
circumstantal and incidental, and not direct; but
certainly it goes very concusively to give more
than piausibiiiiy to the opinion entertained by Mr.
Rust particularly when we connect MIR. Robinson
with other parties in this city.
1t appears that the whole ground Of procedure on
the part Of Robinson, the Marshal, was the singu-
lar coincidence of Messrs. Rust and Banks travel
ling westward with Copp on the day Immediately
succeeding the robbery of the trunk. This was
evidently the only foundation Of the suspicion
which was afterwards so clearly shown to be alto
gether erroneous But il is probable that it was
first entertained by parties in this city, by them
communicated to Robinson and that he then inn
parted it to officers under him, who very probably,
in anticipation of obtaining the reward, endeavored,
as they could not find case, to make one.
In the progress of the investigation instituted by
Mr. Rust into this affair, it appeared that Mr. Rob-
Iusoh, anu INC VOhioA Le6Scs, WhosC HahiC hoS
been SO extensively connected with these transac-
tons, had had several communications, and that
afterwards this female had stated to person named
Gilbert II. Moore, of Rochester, sort of police
agent, employed to detect counterfeiters, that she
knew the persons who had stolen the trunk, and
that those persons were Copp, and the Messrs. Rust
s. Banks. This was communicated by Moore to
Mr.. Stratton, deputy acting under Clark Robin
son, and by whom the arrest under warrant from
Justice Buchan, was made. When afterwards the
woman Legget was brought forward and examined
on ath, she denied IN toto the accuracy of the
statements alleged to have been made to Stratton,
and Moore, on whose information Stratton had APP
Piled tor the warrant, on his examination swore
that he had told lie to Stratton "or the purpose
Payne, an attorney in Rochester, who had had
some conversation on this subject with Stratton,
was also sworn and very frankly stated thai STRAIT
ton and Moore had both consulted him, but he did
not consider himself under the obligation of coun-
sci, inasmuch as he was convinced Of the perhdy
both OF Moore and Legget IN the whole transaction.
Mr. Rust in concluding his long and minute dc.
tail of the investigation INTO the causes Of his ar
rest very emphatically expresses his belief that the
story did not originate with the woman Legget,
without the aid or direction of other parties-that
she was used merely as the instrument OF conspi-
racy-and closes by saying:-
at is due both to Mr. Banks, who IL now in distant
quarter OF the country, and myself to add word respect
ing the Dature Of my connexions with him. has been
remarked in the newspapers that have bee sufferer
his account Perhaps he could say the in respect to
was introduced to Mr. Banks two three years ago
IN New ork, gentleman who had been engaged with
firm at the South in Of the heaviest and most extern
i've stage and mail contractors establishments in the
Union In 1912, he went Buffalo to take charge OF the
Western Hotel III that city, and saw him occasionally as
never heard sy liable disparagement fhs character
md standing until alter the search at Buffalo. never
suspected him oil being gambler or black leg and have
to believe that he addicted to play
know that his associations have been OF the first
ability and that he is recognised gentleman wherever
ave had any knowledge of his intel in society
In detracing IRON his claims SUCH believe as much
injustice done him. as there when his coupled
with Infamous crime.
without returning my warmest and most grateful ackn0w
to friends and the public press with few
the sympathy and kindness they have mani
tested for during the whole period OF this and
narrassing trial. feel deeply indebted to the delicacy
md cnuton Of the latter In withholding and dscedting
the storm OF evil and exaggerated reports which, for
al days poured WITH unmtgeted fury upon my de-
voted head have also to express my OF the bcr
y Of the Auburn and Syracuse, and the Rochester and
Auburn Railroad Companies who refused to accept any
compensation or conveying myself and the repds who
accompanied me to Rochester to that city and back
he 9th inst From all continued to receive assurances
Of continued confidence and respect amidst the crcest
,ans 0fmy sanderels"
The communication of Mr.. Rust has thrown
great deal Of light upon this extraordinary transac-
Is IN 81 my and Honorable to their
and reputation. There remains, how
ever, good deal to be developed And very pro-
badly still more thorough and complete revelation
will yet be made, by which the motives and con-
duct of all parties implicated in any way with the
affair, will be made manifest.
MUSICAL AND THEATRlcAL.-The Olympic is the
tavorite theatre of our fashionable play goers, since
the failure of the Park and the closing of the Cir
Gus at Niblo's. Mitchell has reproduced, in his
usual effective style, the Wandering Minstrel"
in which he is the original Jem Bags; "Abon Has
san" an operate comic drama, in which Holland
plays the slave, Zubone, and by constant success
sion of musical burlettas, tfavesties, operas and
popular farces, he secures crowded houses and q
salary paying treasury.
The BowERY AMpHIrnEArRE.-The success at
his establishment has been the most unprecedented
n the history Of equestrian troupes in this city
The pantomimic spectacle of Don Juan has had
very great run, and new feature has been intro
duced which has done much towards filling the
suPpers are served up gratis three
nights in the week!
The Chatham, under the vigorous management,
of Deverna, has had most successful season,
which closes tonight, when ]. M. Scott, the ac-
tive acting manager, takes his benefit ",rhe King
Of the Mist" has been produced at this theatre and
has proved great attraction.
The American Museum is crowded nightly
lie
are the chief attractions.
Booth, Whealley, and Miss Cushman are playing
tragedy at the Walnut, Philadelphia, with middling
success
The Boston Philharmonic Society give their
fourth concert of very successful series, at the
fremont Temple (late Theatre) this evening.
Miss Ayres, late of the Park company, is playing
in Boston at the National
Rice is starring it at Baltimore-so is Mrs. Hunt,
late Of the Park company
The Hutchinson Family are at Washington.
The simple songs of these New England Minsrels,
have so tar won them generous reception in the
southern cities.
Forrest is underlined to appear on Monday next
at the National, Philadelphia
The Elssler Brothers are drawing good houses al
the Arch Street Theatre.
Shilling Concerts are found TO pay so well, that
one is to be given at the Chinese Saloon, on Mon.
lay night, for the benefit of the East Kensington
Soup Society. Mrs. Watson and Fanny Ince, with
two bands, are the attractions.
Punishment Of Seduction.
Mr.. EDITOR -
Won cannot IMAGINE will, what aat;er, ,t;or