The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-01

Az we came near the bridge, about half way down
the hill, Wood stepped back, and saw him pail
pistol from his pocket he fired il and shot me down;
BODY, 90 that the doctor took It out Of my abdomen
He shot agian, twice, striking me about the head
fell on the road, and he took me by the legs and
threw me of the BRIDGE and then threw down my
pack ne tasn aTsggsS me 70 One under the
pocketb0ok, containing between 500 and 800; he
asked me what had in nay small box, and told
him nothing but spectRces; he then threw stones on
me, and went away; the man now present, called
Henry Wood, am confident Is the man who shot
and robbed me, with an intention of taking my life
HIRAM WILLIAMS.
Sworn to before me, this 30th
day Of August, 1853.
S. w. STEWART, Justice of the Peace.
Early in the morning Wood was identified By Mr..
Wilbur, who stated most positively that he was the
man he took TO Catski landing the afternoon the
pedler was shot. Mr.. Weeks also recognized himlas
the man he saw at Gayhead. Mr. Miller and Mr..
Irving both say that Wood is the man whom they
saw on the road With the peder, on the morning Of
the cay the offence was committed
The prisoner finding that the evidence Of his guilt
was undeniabe, proposed to make disclosure Of
the whole affair, and sent for Squire Stewart to
whom he confessed his guilt, which in substance
corresponds with that made to Captain Ditchett.
The prisoner was again taken before the pedler
and the affidavit OF Hiram Williams read, and the
prisoner asked If be had any questions to ask the
witness. He said he had not; eli he wished to say
was, that some parts Of the affidavit were not true,
but the main facts were correct. Wood was then
taken back to his room, and then was informed Of
his rights-that he at liberty to answer decline
to answer any questions that might be put to him.
He answered as foilows-My name is Warren Wood;
was born in Warrensburg, Warren county State OF
New York; am thirtyone years Of age and brought
up farmer; in relation to the charge preferred
against me, have made statement to Squire
Stewart and have nothing further to say at present
The Justice then made out full commitment to de-
tain the prisoner in the county Jail for trial on the
charge Of shooting Hiram Williams with intent to
kill, and robbery in the first degree.
The officers procured wagon and, on leaving the
house, quite number of persons had congregated
to see the prisoner. Among the spectators Were
some ladies' who had rode many miles for the pur
pose Of gratifying their curiosity.
On reaching Catsk with the prisoner, our arrival
apparently had been anticipated. As we drove
through the town, general mastering took place;
all eyes were fixed on the prisoner, and q large
crowd were soon collected who thrust themselves
into the Jail and the jlilor, after putting the
shackles on the prisoners legs, permitted the cit
zens in turn to peep through the small aperture and
take look at the man who shot the pedler.
Hiram Williams is small in stature, twenty three
years of age, ano SHINY made. Although in a very
feeble state Of health the physicians have hope Of
his recovery
The property found in the possession of Wood Is
beyond doubt, part OF the proceeds of burglary
committed by him in June last, in the store OF Mr.
Taber situated at Durham, Greene county.
The court in which Woods case will be brought
does not meet until November next