The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-07
THE sTANWH HALL TRAGEDY.

Wuiam Poole-Evidence for the Defence
Continued--Interesting Tcstimony-PooIo'
Character Wildly DeveIoped-A Pugilist
Declared to be an Artist and y Fighter
vagabond.
COURT OF 0YER AND TERNINER.
Hon. Judge Roosevelt presiding.
TIE PyoPIB vs LOUIS BAKm.
DEC. 6-Exp1ANAnos.-Mr. Clark said that In the
report ON which he relied the inferepSe might
be drawn from the testimony Of Me- Bell that
Baker said in reference to the pistol that "this will
tickle Pooe whereas, II said In reference to his
Bakers) resignation from the police. Counsel for the
prosecution admitted that II WAS 80.
Gustavus A. Conover, examined deposcd IL reside in
the Eigh tn ward; am builder; have known Baker
for about fourteen years. have known him since he
boy growing up his general character ia good never
heard anything against him until this affair.
O. What was his character Tor peace2
A. / have always him the side Of peace, and
eneeavorlng to make peace.
O. Did you know PooleS A. Yes; his general charac
ter for brutality bad Witnessed any Of those
cares Of brutality.
The Court-whst was his general charactera A. He
Mr. Whiting in Directing to this testimony referred
the Court to GreeDlesf 8, u, 81 sec.
The Court admitted the testimony
lence and brutalityS A. always heard IT to be bad
O. Had he the reputation Of brutaly fighting charac
Cross examined by Mr. whitng-Thisi in reference
his attack Harrington and the one on Mason cannot
q. they were fighting men A. No. sir, Mason had
not the reputation Of sighting man; harrington was
fighting man.
with fighting men A. Yes, and with Others tbs.
not fighting men; did not know that Baker was
win aa not near ., ms sr on a. Aye aso
tons endeavOring to make peace.
Cherries urdett examined and deposed--In the years
1872 and '63, l clerk to the Mayor; was Mayors
clerk from Mr.. Bradys time up to Mr.. Weservelps,
clerk from al to '53; when clerk under Mayor
sioners Of Emigration during the illness Of Dr. Griscomb
became acquainted with Baker then.
O. What is his general claracterS A. Perfectly mild
ana peacabe, and a kin hearted man in the strongest
of the word believe him capable Of the strongest
attachment; he was always very kind to me-
O. Did you advise him any occasion to purchase
O. Do you know any thing about q pisto9 A. Yes;
Baker and asked me II would get permission
for him from the Mayor to pistol; asked him
what he wanted it for; he told me that Poole and his
crowd we're doegrs him about always u; that
Of his lie; but told him he was In danger Of being
attacked he ought 10 get pistol for his protection that
would not ask Mayor felt 1t necessary to carry
pistol myself would not ask permission Of the Mayor
gave him my card, and he went to where bought my
own pis oil, and he got it a dollar cheaper
Cross examined-l did not represent the fact to the
Mayor or q magistrate.
q. Did you not apprehend boodshed2 A. never
gave il a thought.
TO The Cou1t--Baker did not make any complaint
against Poole before the Mayor advised him, order
order, law NO law, to defend bimsele
Mr.. Clark said that he was right these fighting en-
had control of the political conventions, and within few
years presented their candidate for Mayor.
Ab,am B. Wander bee Is attached TO the Quarantine
IND eepo,ed that he boarded the Isabella levitt and go
the clothes were contained In bag; gave them to Mr.
Burns.
Thomas c. Burns depossd that he is the person who
asked the last witness to get Bakers clothes; did
the request of Mr. Baker, contained in letter to Ia
which he said he would want them his trial. Mr.. Van
gaveme the bag took it tony opened it
1t contained coat partalo0nrs vest, and two shirts
identifies them)-the underahirt was canton flannel
the other shirt was ordinary muslin one; sent them
to Mr. Baker; the coat heavy overcoat brother
George Burns took them from me to deliver to Baker;
have known Baker about twelve years. he Is one OF the
mildest hest natured men came across; knew
Poole; can't say that ever heard him any threats
since the affair at the Gem rccolect seeing Baker and
Foo.e together at the house ct Mr. George Carr, at
Nctome's I1n Mr. Iapnigan, Duffy, and Thes Byrnes
we've there; Poole end Baker had some Words dom,
think there was any assault committed; Poole called
Baker q "bg headed son OF a -; don't remember
the date.
To the Court--It was after tho Gem affair.
To Nj. Whiting-i knew that Baker carried q pistol
Pecle and his crowd attacked him. did not ps
tol with Baker at McComb's Dam.
Geo. ". cassery depoted-I am a clerk in the bonded
warehouse in Greenwich street; In 40 and so resided
there; know f,y Shay BY sight
@ Well, bis general characters A. He was hare
xsrs ss
ard yet they did any thing bad
Mr. Whitpg-Ihe hard cases all belonged to your class
O. BY MI. Garx-wbat do you mean by hard case :
i ne was fighting man he was lighting man Of thu
would not like any way. Objected to-
@ Would you believe such man as shsy under oath
q His general character is bads A. should say 30.
Cross examined by Mr.. Whiting--I have heard his
sha,s character for truth spoken OF snse this trial
O. lid you ever hear it spoken Of befores A. Yes,
have heard Of the San Francisco police officers speak
@ Are you acquainted with Baker, A. No, SIR, neves
| saw him. don't know him now shouldn't know him
| II tell over him.
Q. How did the defence know tina. you had any evi.
A. told Mr. Clark oft in court and was subpanael
at Tx O'Clock this morning don't know Paudeen
Turner; know Morrissey; saw him in San Francisco
Edwin Wainwright deposcd- am merchant; reside
In Spring street. in the Eighth ward; resided there
fifteen years; know Mr.. Baker for the last four years;
have seen him very frequently; his character is very
good
Q. What is his character for peaeeS A. 1 consider
in his conduct generally.
This witness nor examined.
Maurice D. Underhill deposed-I am a policeman;
have been policeman about nine years. formerly in
the Eighth ward; am In the Twentieth ward now;
nave known Mr. BAKER Twelve or fourteen years.
O What Is his general character peac ,able mani
A. His character was good; always knew him to be
quiet he had the character OF being peace maker;
knew Poole.
Q. What was Poole's character A. Do you want II
for truth and veracity, or As fighting nanS
Mr.. .0ark-First as a fighting man
Mr.. Whiting objected, ana the Court thought that
they had enough Of that kind Of evidence and ruled
ont.
Mr. Cark asked the Court To note that having admit
ted similar testimony before and now refusing admit
the defence to give further evidence Of Pooes brutality
counsel for defence except.
The Court said--Your preamble probably, the Court
VIII omit, but will note your exception. You may AK
HIS character for truth and veracity.
Mr. Brady aske- II the Court had determined to ex.
cude any further evidence ri that nature he wished to
know, in order that he might dismiss several witnesses
who are In after dance.
Mr. Whiting wished 1t to appear TO those who read the
history OF this that the prosecuting counsel did
their duty in excepting 10 such testimony.
Mr. Clark asked the counsel tor the prosecution did
they sic The responsibility Of ohjecng TO the testimony
The Attorney General said that his professional re-
sponsibiy lie would that the i'm INV was in