The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-11

STATEN ISLAND MURDER.-REPoRrs AND he
PoRrERs-Our attention was called Yesterday 10
the recent reports which have appeared IN this
journal, on the exciting subject of the late murder
on Staten Island, and particularly TO some remarks
made by our reporter relative 10 certain citizens
residing there. On looking over these remarks
they met with our unqualified dsapprobation in
every point of view. Our reporter was sent there
for the sole purpose of collecting facts and report
ing the examination of the persons accused, and
most certainly with no power or authority to make
attacks on individuals entirely disconnected with
these facts, on any ground or pretence whatever.
We know nothing in relation to Mr. Crocheron or
Mr. Miller, or others mixed up with this matter, and
our reporter went very far beyond his duty when
he attempted to introduce their names for the
purpose OF making any remarks injurious to their
reputation. All that we wished or intended was,
to send a capable man there to make correct
synopsis of the facts as developed and to that
strictly TO confine himself, without indulgng in
fancles or rumors, getting into quarres with
any body Our only object was 10 aid the efforts
OF justice, certainly not wound the feelings or
tamper with the reputation of any parties not
immediately connected with the melancholy trans
action under investigation.
The LIspENARD WILL CAsE-A card will be
found in our advertising columns to-day from Lis
penard Stewart, Esq, in reply TO most extraordi-
nary statement made by James Watson Webb, in
the Courier and Enquirer Of yesterday, injurious
TO the character Of Mr.. Stewart and his family.
We do not believe that the public will put the
slightest confidence in any statement that Mr.
Webb may make against MIR. Stewart (who is his
oyv n hrnt har- r,,, -
of years that we were formerly connected with
the Courier and Enquirer, were personally ac-
quainted with Mr.. Stewart, and more amiable
and honorable man, in all the intercourse of life,
we never knew. In those days, Webb himself had
some good points, but Of late years he has almost
become savage Who but perfect barbarian
would assail his nearest and dearest relations
those very persons from whose father he was fist
indebted for the means Of making him the propre-
tor and editor Of the very paper that gives him any
standing in the world. He is getting to be as bad
man. as Moses Y. Beach. Do, Webb, pause, think,
reflect before yougofurther. Why lacerae the feel
ings of an amiable and respectable family because
you cannot get part of their property Was it not
the lberaty Of the late Alexander l.. Stewart, and
and also of Robert, that enabled you establish
your paperl Instead of abusing their heirs and de-
scendants, you ought rather to 60 your bare
knees and ask forgiveness of high heaven.
RETURN OF MIKE WALsH.-The sentence Of
Mike Walsh to two months Imprisonment in the
penitentlary, for libel on Southland, the cooper, ter
minated yesterday. The lines amounting to $l75,
imposed for other libels, not being paid, he was de-
ivered by the keeper Of the penitentlary into the
jurisdiction OF the Sheriff of the county. Deputy
Sheriff Brennan appeared for that purpose on the Is
land, in the morning. One of the friends OF Walsh
stepped forward and offered pay the amount of fines
in order that he might be released from the Sheriff. las
his friends were on the opposite side at Sixty-hrst
street, ready TO escort him to the city. The pay
ment of the fines Walsh refused to allow, saying
that he had no money himself, and he would not
take it from others. He then gave his word to the
Deputy Sheriff that he would deliver himself up at
four o'clock, when he was allowed to depart The
escort consisted of the " Peterson" and "Forest
Guards" accompanied with excellent bands OF
music. Following was barouche drawn by four
horses, in which was Walsh and his friend Suydam.
In the rear of the barouche was goody number
of the hardy Subs" on foot, and then followed
the banner of the "Spartan Associations" and
sleighs, wagons, &c Nc, closing up the caval-
cade The procession passed through several Of
the principal streets, and as il approached the Sub
terranean office in Chatham street, a salute was
fired that drew crowds in that vicinity 1t then
passed into the Park, when Walsh attempted to
address the crowd, but said few words, owing
perhaps to the excitement of the occasion. After
taking circuit around the Tombs, down Broad
way, the procession separated, and Mike delivered
himself up at four o'clock to Deputy Sheriff Bren-
tod bi,,, tn tba do.
where he will remain until the fines are paid, or he
is discharged by the Judges of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, who alone have jurisdiction in the case.
ANOTHER MAIL ARRANGEMENT.-W understand
that the Post Master General has made arrange
ments by which the northern mail will hereafter
close in this city at midnight! Whom this is to
benefit is more than is stated in the arrangements.
We never before heard of daily mail of such i'm
porance as this one is closing at such an unseason
able hour. Night will soon be turned into day by
the chief Of the mails, or our merchants be COM
to lose half dozen hours or more in all their cor
respondence.
IMPORTANT FROM HAYrI.-We have advices from
Gonaves to the l4til ult. 1t appears by them that
the negroes of that part of the world have been
to give up Captain Thomas and the mate
OF the Zebra, whom they had thrown into prison.
The U. S. brig cambridge was the means used for
their release. No powder was used; none was
necessary with such people.
ELECTION IN MAssAcHusErrs-Th legislature
have elected Geo. N, Briggs, Governor John
Reed, 1t. Governor; John G.. Palfrey, Secretary
Of State and Thomas Russell, State Treasurer, all
wings of course.
THE SToRM.-The snow storm Of Tuesday was
equally severe at Philadelphia.
The PoMERoY TRUNK ROBBERY We have no
thing later on this mystery this morning. 1t seems
that Copp has been again arrested and was under
examination in Albany Saturday last The fol-
lowing Is from the Evening Journal:"-
CORPS LAsr-Copp, the Express Agent while under a
priv examination in this city, Saturday asked
how he came while leaving trunk containing than
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