The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-10
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OF all accounts we have seen, the most perplexing
and contradictory those published in the news
papers as coming from Buffalo, Rochester and the
western part of this State. We have already pub
hshed an account OF the arrest OF Mr.. Rust, the
proprietor of the Syracuse House, and also of Mr.
Banks-ther transportation from Syracuse to Buff
talo IN the dead of night, and their discharge on
account of no evidence appearing against them.
Yet 1t seems very strange that in the Courier and
several other papers, statements have been
made and particulars given not only duplicating
Mr. Rust, but persons OF the most respectable char
acer IN this ciiy-we allude TO the Messrs
Howard of Towards Hotel. At the very first
moment when we heard of these statements we
dlscredited them altogether, and every new de-
velopment, and every new fact confirms, more and
more, that first impression of unbellef. Indeed il
would appear from the statements of the Courier
and other papers, that these rumors and reportshave
sprung from common source, for they bear
identity, and there is common mystery respect
ing the origin and circulation Of them, which pro-
baby Mr.. Rust and the Messrs. Howard will en-
deavor to dispel, and discover the true authors in
few days.
We have heard great many particulars about
this business, and the movements of these gentle
men, but we cannot communicate 1t at present.
But it is expected that Mr.. Rust himself will soon
be here, as in letter received last evening. and
addressed to daughter, who is at boarding
school in this city, he states that he intended to be
here in few days, and mentions tina, he was
rested without shadow of or law. In
some quarters it is stated that all this affair about
Mr. Rust, originated in an attempt at hoax but
that indeed very criminal sort of way to create
humor or fun, and if SO will, it is to be hoped be
properly punished Other rumors bring into the
drama female named Leggett, who is represent
ed as the most extraordinary character in her line
in this country. She has, it seems, been often en-
ployed by forgers in this and other States to coun
tereit the signatures of different individuals, and
succeeds, it is said, to very remarkable extent.
1t is very probable that all the affair about Mr..
Rust originated by the real culprits in the hope
Of giving false scent and covering their own mis-
deeds.
Another story was circulation last evening
that the Mayor and police authorities had been in
secret session, examining some persons. The fact
simply was, that the younger Mr.. Howard, on his
return from the West, had been requested to call
at the Mayors Office, and was privately examined
relative to the trunk but nothing duplicating HIM
self or any one, was elected.
At present the whole affair is in greater mystery
than ever. Copp is now with his family in Troy,
and has given up the express business altogether.
Some suppose the trunk was taken long before the
boat reached the city. In relation to the arrest
and discharge Of Mr. Rust we annex the following
statements, which are conclusive as TO his inno-
cence -
To THE PuBLIc-We, the undersigned, citizens OF
Syracuse and Auburn having received information tend
ing to involve Mr. Philo N Rust OF said village of Syria
in partcp ating either directly indirectly in the
late robbery OF the Trunk of X. Pomeroy Co. do here
by certify, that we this day proceeded to Rochester,
u here ascertaned the upon this subject had
orgnae for the purpose investigating the whole mat
with the sole and entire view part of forming
the best Judgment in our power with regard to the guilt
innocence Of Mr.. Rust, from such examination.
That arrival at Rochester, proceeded to
certain the facts so far us it was possible to do under the
circumstances and from such examination, the unaer
signed (heng all Of the citizens OF Syracuse and Auburn,
who went to Rochester for this purpose) have hesia
ton expressing decided opinion, that the
cons against Mr. Rust are destitute of any foundation
whatever, and that the rumors upon this subject had
their origin in an attempt which we understand par
tally successful TO impose upon the credulty OF certain
weak-mnded individuals who, under the expectation Of
Of The stolen rcps sf9 4sfn offered for the
which had been artfuy set for them.
We therefore take great pleasure in assuring the public
of entire confidence, not only in the innocence oil
Mr. Rust in this but uDwaverng conviction, de
rived from long and intimate acquaintance with him
that he is incapable of either committing being
sorry to a criminal or dishonorable act.
J. G Forbes, NJ d. Burnett,
Daniel Dana, Samuel Larned,
Andrew Fl. Van Pattep, Samuel White
+. w. Leavenworh, G. l.. Elliott
w. w. Teal, Horace Butts
p Outwater, jr., Amos Underwood,
j B. Burnett, w. B Wood,
M Sherwood.
Dated ROCHESTER, Jan. 6, 1874.
To THE PUBLIC Mr.. Philo N. Rust having been
ed upon suspicion Of being in implicated in the
late robbery Of Pomeroy Co. appeared before the Police
Justice Of this city to answer the complaint The District
Attorney stated that the first nmaon he had received
the issuing Of the warrant after the arrived in
which Mr. Rust came, that he had since examined the
matter and if he had been consulted prior to issuing the
warrant he should not have advised it. and declined enter
ng upon any examination He also stated in substance
II was due Mr. Rust to say there no facts within his
knowledge to Justify the issuing the warrant.
The counsel for Mr. Rust insisted upon examination
and the production the adavs other evidence upon
which the warrant issued that it might be upon
what evidence so gross charge rested
The District Attorney replied that there af1a
Wits made, and rs one was willing to appear conf
panant prosecutor the Justice decided that he could
do nothing more, and discharged Mr.. Rust.
The undersigned citizens Of Rochester deem il due TO
the and to the individual to make this statement
and to express not only their confidence in the entire alb
sence OF any well founded suspicion against Mr. Rust
hut their great regret to hsrsher term that any re-
spectacle individual should be taken from his residence
and transported through the country upon SO grave
charge not only without evidence OF guilt, hut without
evidence justiiying suspicion OF offence
Isaac Hills F. NJ Haight
Elisha Johnson, H X. Jerome,
H L. Stephens, Hamn Stilwell,
Henry Campbell Saml Richardson,
Lewis Seeley, VIM Kidd
Chas. J HILL A. Kingsbury,
Samuel B. Chase, D. r Barton,
John F.. Patterson, Joseph Strong,
Simeon Traver Jas Chappe
WIN. Chappel Geo D. Hannahs,
Cornelius Fielding, L r Jerome,
Luther Barker, JOSIAH Sheldon
H A. Brewster c. c. Lunt,
Charles Wilder, Samuel Campbell
+. 3 Beach, II Humphrey.
F. A. Stewart. F. Mack,
Isaac Moore, II Scranton,
Joseph Putnam, John Dana,