The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-15


mise made to him; and told him that these men were
acting by direction Of the government, and that the
contents OF the would be honestly and honoraby
complied with; he said that he had been approached
by Webb, whom he could rely upon, but believed
ndence in me than he had in webb before making
confession, he said that he would like to consult his
attorney, and | informed Mr.. Radcliffe that Hand
MIR. KEY-I stated the thing.
Mr.. GoppARp-l said II he desired, would send his
counsel to him.
~. ! ApcLiFFE-That is q fact; did 90.
Mr.. GODDARD retired.
Mr.. Warden, at this point, was noticed at Mr.. Keys
table, undong packages, wrapped in yellow paper.
Mr.. CARLIsLr-More ottar of roses, Mr.. Key!
Mr.. KEr-No, sir.
Mi RADcLrrn-ifit's the ottar of roses give us
Their smell.
MIR. CARLIsLE-It looks like bottle of whiskey Give
Mr.. WARDEN handed Mr. Key piece Of red silk cord,
with assel the end and the little glass bottle con-
Mr. KEY-This is the string on which the pearls
strung?
MIR VARpEN-Yes sir
MIR KEY--These the pearls which were recovered
Mr. KEY presenting the articles to the jury)-Gen-
that pearl.
Mr. CARLrsLr-we don't hear. (Crier,-" Silence ,'D
Mr. Key (eevating his voice)-Mr. Warden, you say
that this is the string
Mr. VARpEN-Yes, sir.
Mr. KEr-Gentlemen, you see the tassal, that the
silk the beads were strung on. This is 1t!
Mr. VARprr-Yes, sir.
Mr. KEY Ito the jury)-E1amine the silk on the string
ana on the pearl
- NARpns-I believe these to be the same.
This gentleman was cross-examned He produced
strung and which corresponds with the piece Of silk
in the pearl in the bottle
sent
THOMAS KASousE sworn, and t ,stifcd that he
knew the prisoner at the bar had him write and
knows his handwriting; he had seen him write hun
bred letters, at least.
MIR CARLisLr-He must be an old &c 1uainta.s,, on
shows a considerable degree Of intimacy.
NJ R.Dr (amil
Mr.. CARLIsLE, Ito his colleague)-They must have
fallen out about something
Mr.. KANoUsE, Qetters shown to hm)-I have
him write in that hand; there is little difference
between them, but it is the same handwriting
Cross-eranined.It is q little different from his ord
nary handwrting he generally writes with steel pen
these letters are written with quill; mean to
say that it is different from his usual handwriting;
there is q considerable difference; have seen him
write disguised hands with quill pen
MIR. C1RLIsLE-Was there considerable degree Of
intimacy between you and Hand ut any time!
Mr.. KANousE.Yes; have been acquainted with him
since the fall Of 1910.
MIR. CARLIsLE-Have you been intimate with him
from that time up to this businessi
Mr. KAroUsE-Yes.
MIR CARLIsLE-And since?
Mr. KANovsE-No, sir.
the SUI" stating that stewart Cole, and yourself in
tended going to Baltimore to counterfeit money
and ad vsing the public to be on their guard!
Objection made by the Court, and by Mr. Key,
MIR RADCLIFFE remarked that the design Of 1t was to
show that the witness was hostile to Hand.
question to be put in this FORM viz.-Whether Hand
in the SUM- that Kanouse and others were about
to 10 to Baltimore to pass counterfeit money There
is supposed to be combination against Shuster; and
as the gentleman says that he is intimate with Shuster
and has him write hundred times, we may be
able to mt the question and show that when they had
motive 1t followed by treaty to put Shuster of
his guard entirely and prevent him from resisting by
making him the scapegoat for the tribe We wish to
Mr. KY replied and the Court on reflection, decided
that the question might be asked
II No Ernvv hath apo latfa
sun stating that Stewart Cole, and yourself, would
Of Orange New York?
MIR KArousE-Only from hcarsay
Mr. CARLIsLE-That IL only your impression, aud
what was said in the Baltimore Sun
MIR KANoUsE-I don't know who wrote It, 1t accused
the prisoner and Cole understand that the prisoner
wrote letter duplicating me.
MIR CARLrsLE-Did that give you feelings Of malice
MIR ertainly 1t did, If he wrote the letter
MIR CARLIsLE-You were informed that he did,
Mr.. KAsoTsE-Yee.
Mr. KEY-When was this'
MIR KAKousE-ln February last
MIR KEYS there anything In that TO induce yout
swear falsely!
MIR. CARIIsIr-I am surprised, Mr. Key Do you be-
licye that any would get up and say that he
e"P" I of pSFury m Of against
the prisoner; 1t soon wore away, however. The i'm
preston had not remained on my mind
Mr. CARLISLE, (sotto roee)-He Is perfectly friendly
with him
Mr. KArousE-The article was in regard to the pris-
oner, not to me.
MI RipcLrrrr Ito Mr. Carlislc)-He admits that the
letter produced prejudice in his mind, and that he is
unfriendly to Shuster.
Mr. CARIrsEE-Where do you reside
Mr. KAsousE-In Paterson, New jersey
MIR. RApcLrrE-Did you ever board with Shuster'
MIR KArousE-For several years boarded with him
off and The last visit paid to the prisoner was
year ago September, the first Of October have
been to Philadelphia frequently since, and passed
through the city but stopped have been there
not oitener than four times
MIR SAMUEL LEWIS, jeweller, was sworn and test-
fed that the Jumps Of gold handed to him by MIR Key
were genuine tit did not take him long to find this
out He merely weighed them in his hands for four
seconds; an infalible test j
Crosseramined--l live in the city Of Washington.
MIR RApcLIrrr-Let's look ats the Jumps You seem
to be favored you know what Is going on, ana we
The Jumps were sent over, and examined by the
counsel the prisoner, well as the bysanders; and
When the name of Jones-Henry b. Jones-was
called as witness interest was given to the trial
for it was on premises Of this gentleman that the
jewels were found in New York; and oil we're anxious
to hear what he had to say against the dsengushed
prisoner, and in yndication OF himself And now we
Henry d Jones sworn-I reside in the city Of New
York, at IL Pike street am engaged in the boot and
shoe business Lave seen the Jumps OF gold Last fa
the latter part Of September Shuster came to me and
asked me whether had any money! said had some,
and asked why he said that friend Of his wantcl
to get some that the beet security would be given
for the loan of it for short time asked him how
much he wanted; he said $500; | asked him who tn
man was; he declined saying, but remarked that h
was q merchant, and that knew him; asked him
what the security was; he said ingots oil gold l
asked him why he did not take 1t TO the bank
and get it coined; he said that there were par
ticuar reasons why he did not wish to part with 1T
he said that the friend settling up estate; toll
him would take it. and get the money ON 1t from my
bank; he said no. that would not do; he wished me to
keep it in my posse.soni tod MN wouid MINK OF NJ
there was some further talk, which don't recoect;
thought of it, and when next saw him said thought
that would let him have it, when saw him. he said
be must have six hundred instead Of five; there
time appointed when was to meet the other man; ac
cordnqiy went there and met the other man. his name
is Samuel T POWELL he said suppose that Jake has
made the arrangement; Hand was not presents asked
him 10 let me see gold he took it out and heft IT.
did not take IL out of the paper was satisfied from
the weight of it; one end Of it the next day told
him Ind not got the money it was Saturday night;
/ rft the gold with him that OCCASION ON Monday
morning ! got six hundred dollars and met him at
eleven O'Clock; | paid him the money; he gave
mo the GOLD and then handed me another package;
told me to keep that till Jake called for it took and
mt up all things my wardrobe, between the parlor
and The bedroom on the top shelf when saw him.
told him wanted my money he kept putting me oil