The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-02

have borps the character Of an honest man. Hs ia
charged with mardeSing his wife by ana bruises
the LIST OF January 1885 He lived Ia 80 Trinity place
and, alleged homo drunk the day In que..
ton and andins his wife there kicked and beat
! death. IN corDpAny with Hammill, and who
arrested a. witness. went In search OF policeman
and whom he returned the woman was dad, and ths
eoor covered with her hood. The prisoner nov in the
Tombs presents picture OF the extreme Of misery and
despair.
J0sEPH HALL
d. We bsleve an hmericsn abou, IS years OF age and
Is charged with the murdey Of william oBrien, with
pistol the ls Of January Inst The prisoner Ind pre-.
viousy been In California ard II b supposed had bess
much affected by the deusoa Of spiritual rappings and
manifestations. The deceased and the prisoner, both
about the same age, we're bsssm friends, living aai
boarding together. Thvy In drinhiog saloon
ns day In question snd, II seems, quarrel took place
between them about dollar bill that D Brsn had found.
Hall wanted half but the other said 40 he would s,ve
much excited. lie drew revolver, AMI pointing
4 It 0'Brien exclaimed "siH shliins1 or nothing
NorepIy being given he bsed. OF Brien fell aud while
on the ground his quondan friend Grsd again twice
Two bullets we're lodged In the victims breast Hall
the1 suppoang he had Killed hts assoeate fired another
sbot at his own throat, woundins himself severely,
seye-fng the carotid artery and laying open his JAZZ
He aso fel was arrested an conveyed TO the Penen
tary Hospital Blackwells Island, where, Tor tive
months, he fingered between e and dssth aud
allowed to hear Of the fate Of Bri.n Who after being
woundsd, removed TO the New York Hospital where
he died NJ tho end Of the fourth day The defence set
up by the prisonera counsel in this ~ insanity
LEWIS BA, kR.
The personal appearance OF Lewis Baker who stands
changed ~ principal In tho murder Of William Poole Is
by II time very well known TO the public II notoristy
is In any way that gentlemans ambition, his wish must
have been amply gratfsd. lie is about Ave feet ten
inches high, strongly built large head blue eyes, and
light ourliag brown hair. Baker born 10 this
try but is OF Welsh descent and has been resident Of
New York His occupations during lie have becn varied
At one time sailor, he deserted from a whaieship at
tine Sand wch Islands, and home In = man OF war.
About Ave years ago he obtained the appointment OF
policeman, and was detailed TO protect emgrants
against He continued the department until
some five weeks previous TO the Stan NIX Hsl tragedy
whom he suspended account Of pistol fight that
he ana Turner had with Tom Hyer, in Dick Plauis
saloon, under Waiacs theatre During the latter part
Of his career Haksr In all respects fighting
severely as TO prevent his nsveing) went 70 johnny
Lyngs saloon, at the corn ner Of Canal street aud
search Of the police Thsocs II is alleged he departed
in company with Councilman kerrgan, Daniel Linn,
one OF the Eighth ward police, Harvey Young and
George Burns. He afterwards rat Fatty
Florsnce's public house at Macomb's dam, whore he
was concealed for the day II supposed that the
second night he was taken away m Gloss carriage aud
brought back 20 che city 10 the house OF Brady
in Elizabeth street. where he remained few days that
under the disguise OF milk man he escaped from thence
to Jersey City where he was traced by judge Stuart
but succeeded 10 getting away in the nick Of tmc The
.sss IN the LABEL. Jsrs,s .us sitting sa s ,se
~ Islands. whsher he VIII be ultimately captured BY
those Who are now 10 pursuit Of him sobs
Their success can scarcely be deemed probable.
PATRICK x'LAuGnLIS.
Patrick Mclaughlin alias PAudeen Ia OF Irish parents,
but born, according 70 hts state ment NJ Coho.s
Falls, above Albany. Hs is nov "a years OF age. Nc,
iaughin is stone cutter By trade, though he does
TO have prsctlssd n mach. His character ts SAID
TO have been bad Previous 70 his going to caorns In
1852 and since his return II has not improved. Many
brutal assaults laid 20 his charge In his exanins-
on before the Coroner In relation the
red against him, Mclaughlin stated: 81 not
wix Hall at the time tue shooting going
on the Sidewalk y
JAMES TURNER.
James Turner Ii now about thirty years Of age. lie
Ia the man who, II Is said, shot himself Ia the
while taking aim at Poole. lie born in New York
and went 10 New Orleans 10 learn the cooper's trade
He subsequently, left that city for San Francisco where
t b said he belonged 10 the A. q. Club and became
somewhat notorious. Some time after his return to
New York he had an ahrsy With Tom Hyer the details
OF which have already appeared before the publs Tur
Coroner Hilton did not think prudent TO taks his
animation With the Others still there was never any
necessity for the amputAton Of his arm, has
stated he has since almost recovered.
JOHN AoRRIssEY.
Morrisssy was born In IrelAnd and IL twenty. four
years Of sge. He 10 this country, when infant
with his ends, who se,,led In Troy. lie Ia rI
feet In height, powerfully built and Of dark
eyes and hair. He engaged In st~ambosting
on the Hudson, and subsequently emigrant run
ner. He also went 10 Cahornis and seems TO have
turned from thence with the chara OF lighting
He has had several ring fights and has bsen
numerous whom the StAnsit Hall tragedy oe.
CURED he kept gambling and drinking hous. In 1so-
nard street. called the Bslle OF the Union He not
present when Poole shot.
JIsHs IRVING.
James Irving n butcher by trade, and IL said 10 be
doing good business. Though not remarkable night
himself he associates with Of that elass backs
them up, and seems ambitious OF being considered
one Of their number. Irving has been active -ott
shell democrat
HYLER, L,sS AND VAN PEIT.
John Hyler Cornelius linn, and Charles Van Pst
abo indicted principals for the murder Of Poole ny
Ter Ia TALL thin gen,smanIy looking man, u light
psron between 20 asd 30 y-srs OF age. lie lived
stanwiI Hail at the time the affair took place. Lam
short slender young man, twenty years Of age, With
dark hair and pale face. He born In New York,
lives at 81 Charlton street and u Jswssr By trade
He il the brother Of Daniel Linn the policeman Who IL
charged with aiding Bak or In his escape Van Peit Il
butcher by occupation 81 Of age AID lived a,
% Ecridge street He was not in stAnwIz Hall when
any Of the shots we're nred.
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