The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-09

most disgraceful characterized the proceedings of
these young men, who, have no doubt, were the
dupes OF this man, Miller. Finding that any at
tempt 10 enter the boat would involve us in per-
sona conflict and being unwilling TO disgrace our
selves by contact, we were preparing 10 take.
carriage for Elizabeth Point when a Captain OF
schooner, whose name could not learn, came to
our aid and being backed by the most influential
inhabitants of the Port we were enabled to gain
the ferry boat, and fortunately succeeded IN tor-
warding this express. | only say that repe-
lition OF such conduct will involve the parties III
difficulty which they little dream OF. | am, how
ever fully satisfied that the agent OF the bru,
tai attack was this man Miller, who had returned
with the deliberate intention OF preventing the ne
raid express from being forwarded IN time for 'he
mornings edition The plot was, however, frus-
trated ,
The district attorney, as soon as he had reached
the island and became acquainted with the pro-
ceedings at the Jail, started in his wagon tor the
purpose OF removing instantly all persons concerned
in spreading this pretended confesson-and II Is
most probable that the jailer will be dismissed by
the sheriff: Such is the general and publicly ex-
the conduct of Crocheron and Miller, is universal
and deep. They have forfeited whatever iufiuenec
or weight they may have had, by the dlshonorable
and mercenary character they displayed IN the sale
of that confession. They have broken the trust
reposed in them, and never can they regain that
confidence again.
1t Is supposed that Waite will be led into con-
tession by the stories circulated by Polly Bodine-
District Attorney, and he will not reveal them
All confessions should be regarded with great eau
ton by the public, unless coming from the proper
quarter II any such are made, they will appear IN
the Herald soon made.
Icalled on Mr.. Commissioner Phel ps to-day, but ]
found him in bed, having been Frustrated by Sc
we're hit OF the pleurisy systematically the fatigue,
excitement, and Anxiety of the past two weeks.
His medical attendants hope that he will be able 10
be at business in day or two, but doubt it. The
examination of Polly Bodine will take place on
Wednesday, at the Court House, at Richmond. If
Mr. Phelps is unable to attend another will be sub
stltuted, so that there may be no delay. ! shall
keep the readers Of the Herald apprsed of what
ranspres. Respectfully yours,
We subjOin the pretended confession with This
remark that it is utterly unworthy OF the slightest
credit
Confession Of Polly BOdine-(Not to be He
RicnMosp County JAIL.
! went to New York on Christmas morning last, and
went to George Waites store Mr. Waite told me that
Emelne Housenan and her child were dead asked him
who murdered them and he said they dead and that
that was enough Then he began to find fault because
there not money in the house of deceased He
then took the watch spoons and jewey from the money
drawer and gave them to me- telling where TO pawn
them and what to get for them. He told me must get
seventy five dollars for the watch and named over the
which get for each of the other ARTICLES
asked him for Gods sake to tell what he had been do
ing He told me to get those things out Of his sight a.
asked him again to tell me what he had been doing He
replied that he was had happened but he had been
ney He then made that would reveal the
and he promised that he would take of and
my children. then left the house with the articles
for the pawnhokes and the watch for thirty FIVE
dollars the spoons for three dollars and half the gold
chain for twenty five dollars; and dessert spoons and
sugar tongs for two dollars and half then came back
again to Waites store with the money Waite then gave
medciue and told me to go to Greenwich street
and stay till confined and to send girl up that night
and let him know how ] was getting He fixed the
veil on my face and swore my mother would not know
me she met me in the street But did not 60 where he
wished 20. Wandered about until night and then
came down to Staten Island in the boat to
Port Richmond walked up the Shore and stad at my bro
her-inaws all night. went back the next morning to
New York, and went to MIR Waite's My brother-in.law
wanted me to come home Immediately Me and my
Albert came together. gave Albert thirty-6ve
dollars and told him to give tito Mr. Waite. Albert
asked where got the money, and told him that it
was money got from my mother, and saving 1t for
Mr. Waite.
Waitc's Letter
RICHMOND, Sunday morning.
am held only as an accessory after the fact and also
for receiving the goods said to have been found in my
shop, but Of which know nothing You will oblige me
by publishing this and also my solemn declaration that
innocent Of all participation in that dreadful affair
would also express my sincere thanks my counsel Mr.
Van Hovenbergh, for the zeal and ability which he has
shown in his management OF my case His services have
been Of the highest importance to and shall never
forget them. would also thank the Hon MIR Phelps, for
which, considering the general prejudice which existed
against hardly to be expected To the Sheriff
and officers also return my thanks for their attention
and Kindness. suppose there has been thousand re-
ports about but hope my friends will give further
credit to them. The result Of my examination almost
proves my innocence, which will be in the end fully
established Yours, respectfully,
GEORGE WAITE.