The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-28
Police Intelligence.
THE DRuRY cAsE-coNTINUATIoN OF THE INvEsrlGA
TION-SIXYH DAY.
Before Justice Lothrop

THE DRuRY cAsE-coNTINUATIoN OF THE INvEsrlGA.
TIoN-sIXTH DAY.
Before Justice Lothrop.
At half past 10 O'Clock yesterday morning the inves
tgation now pending before the magistrate against
Samuel Drury and son, on the torpedo" charge,
further continued. Mr. Jenkins the previous witness
examination by MIR Clark think that made
the the
since that time in my pocket and in my trunk they
were in my pocket until Monday morning last, when
was first examined; on looking my papers Mon
day. threw them into the trunk; that was the only
reason why put them in the trunk cannot say at
what time exhibited my notes to MIR. Wilkes, A. NJ
c. Smith and Crassou; parted with them out of
my possefsion Crsssou was with me when wrote the
FIRST part Of my notes. and think he was present when
wrote the whole; gave Mr.. Wilkes editor of the
Police Gasene, copy Of those notes; think 1t the
day after the interview; think showed the notes to
Mr. Smith on the same day; have read part of my,
notes to One-eyed Thompson; the part read TO
Thompson was where Drury tells Bristol Bn' that he
need not be atraidthat he had Boyd and Mills all right
that they could not hold him two minutes and that he
could take him by road that he could get to his house
without going through the village and that woudhave
boy there to show him and conduct him by the Ridge
read This was, think read to Thompson shortly AZ
ter that rat council was published In the Police
Gssate II was read to Thompson In a private back
room, at the Ivy Green public house, in Elm street in
the day time. have seen Thompson since that occa-
sion, more than once; cannot tell how many times
have seen Thompson at the Tombs at the ivy Green
and in the streets. Other persons have
at such interviews. Those interviews were public
cannot give the names Of all Mr. Andrew Nesbit pro-
prietcr Of the Ivy Green was one. did not read the
notes to onseyed Thempson.on the request of any
Thompson called me in the Ivy Green and speak
ing to me about the interview between himself and
Drury and the report in the Psioe Gazette and
stated TO him had notes OF my own, and thought,
was capable Of understanding hat heard myself with.
cut being instructed by the Police Gazette or any
else then stated that the Police Gazette report
incorrect, not correct for there things
that bad noted were not there Thompson asked me
what it was? then showed him my notes. referring
to Bristol Bill not daring go to the village Astoria
Thompson replied Yes that was right | told him
knew it was right That ended the private interview
We then came out into the bar. room Tbompson then
asked me If Mr. Clark said any thing about him. or if
be CLARK intended to call him (rhompson) a wit
pess iere the witness stated some insulting illusions
made by Thompson against Mr. Clark the counsel in
this for the defence These remarks written
down but on the motion OF Mr.. Graham, the prose-
cutrg counsel the magistrate struck the insulting por
ton from the record After some further testimony,
the substance Of which has already been given, Mr.
Clark proceeded to examine the witness the Brook
Ign proceedings.
The witness. continued After Drury and himself
.pareted came To an open lot in Columba street
they went to the next street, about block; Drury
and 1honpon then separated; last saw Thompson
ON that day on the corner OF the street when
arrested Drury be raid, let go Of mel am gentle.
man; ~ said, II canKotyou my prisoner - Drury
said let go my srm-what DO you want ?" then
drop from his hand little roll; had held Of one
hand, and Crassou had hold OF the other; stopped
down and picked up roll OF bills; there four
bills; examined the bill, after gave Drury into the
custody Of Mr. Smith; Drury replied when picked up
the bills don't know what they are dropped them
because the psnniethurt my hands Drury did not say
In my custody, think heard all he said about three
min uss after the arrest MIR Smith took him into
tody; II was on the corner OF Willow and Pineapple
streets that the bills fell from Drurys hand kept
the bills in my hand after picking them up until
gave Mr. Drury into the charge Of Mr. Smith; Smith
then told me to follow Wilkes who across the
street ut the time crossed the street and then
folded the bills and looked at them went TO speak to
wilkes but he made motion not looking at the
roll found IL to contain four $40 bills the Eagle
Bank, Bristol; / arrested young Drury; One-eyed
Thompson went up with rae In the coach to Drury,s
&c m mi led wi r Sfni md Mr. lkas.
young Drury WAS arrested on the same day that his
iather vas think the 10th day Of November; when
should say about the eighth Of mile OF l
should judge IT was about two o'clock in the
O'Clock; don't know Why Thompson was stationed
there the bank don't know he stationed there
to sdyse young pruIy to run away the bills picked
don't know II the magistrate marked them; did not
show the bills to Drury when picked them up, be-
cause don't do business that way; was not dissp-
pointed nor surprised when picked up the bills did
not see One eyed Thompson give the bills to Drury
The court here adjourned until half past IL o'clock
this day.
"A Feud caong he Sporting Gentlemen The Police
Court, for the last two days has been crowded with
large portion Of the sporting ION Of the city In eonse-
respecting charge having been preferred by Charles
Dune, better known Dutch Charley against the
following sporting gentlemen. charging them with
keeping q gaming house at No. 5GG Broadway. Among
the crowded spectators the towering head of
with several CT his pet associates The fSilo%ns /:
the testimony taken before the magiarste;-
City and County Of ksU York, ss:-Charles Duane
being duly sworn and cross examined says;-That the
porous now present are the same-Patrick l.. Herne
Henry Cotton, Reuben Parsons, and Oscar Hoyt-re-
ferred to In the affidavit by me to the 10th
day OF December. instant.
Question.-Ars the statements made In said anida-
Wit truel
MIR. John Graham. council for defendants. object to
the question on the ground that the witness must
give all his evidence verbally In the presence and hear
Justice Mountfort ovsrrulsd the objection, q, the
corrse pursued by him was In conformity with the
statute.
Apswu-Yes, sir.
Crosrergmined by M. John GrahSm--I am twenty
three years old born In the county OF Tpperary,
ireland, am informed; cannot say In what place;
have been In this country since was ten years old,
believe; have not lived all that time In the city Of
New ork; have lived in the city Of New FORK about
nine years; came here in ls4l learned the trade OF
wagon making In the city ofNew York, with joseph H.
Goodwin. No ia Elizabeth street, and with Isaac Ford
No lis Elizabeth street, 1t 1. about four years since
worked at that trade; was worth no other property
twenty. Eve dollars, but do not recolleet the exact
amount; II did not exceed fifty dollars
Question What has been your business since that
time
Answer ! have been advised by my counsel and be-
eve that the answer to that question would tend to
eliminate me.
Q--Hsve you not lived in great measure by gsmb-
lirgl
Q-Have you done single days work Of honest Ia
Dor, within the last four years
A.--les, sir; several.
GLOW mabyl
Al cannot say 20 ] decline answering, because |
don't know.
Q.-As many rs sixl
A.--l es FIR, more.
Q-ks many as twoivef
Ayes cir, more.
Q--Iow many more will you swear to-
Al don Q wish TO swear TO any more.
Q.-Do you mean that you cannot swear 10 any morel
A.-No. air.
Q-Whr will you not swear TO any more
A.--Beoause might find some trouble In finding the
persons worked for.
Can you swear that you have worked st honest
labor, thirty days. for the four years last past
Al don't wish TO swear TO any more than have.
| have given my reason.
Q.-At what business have you worked within the
ast four years, on the twelve days you have named
AIT different kinds Of business have worked for
MIR. William Florence when he was not VEIL tending
Der and going to market In his oyster business.
Q-Csn you name any body else ?
Al have done good deal OF business for Mr..
Plstt have been employed by him to procure board.
ere for his house.
How much have you received from Florence and
aft for ba LsVo arod tlax,