New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-17
THE PURSUIT OF BAKER.

The impression has again become general that
Baker, the fugitive is not in New-Jersey but is at
sea on board the Isabella Jewet!. II he is in New
jersey be must soon be discovered-it having be-
come thoroughly known through that State that he is
supposed to be there-and almost every one there is
on the alert
Yesterday, preparations were going forward ac-
lively for the chase al sea. Owing to the necessity OF
prompt action Mr. George LAWN ADDITION TO offer
ing the use Of the Grape Shot, free Of charge-yes-
terdsy authorized Judge Stuart to cause crew to
be shipped for the vessel and ample stores to be put
on board for tie voyage and if the City does not
defiay the expenses, he will pay them. Eighteen per
SONS all told will 60 out board Of her, viz: The
captain, mate, and eight seameni Police Capts. Wal.
lirg and Spegbt; Officers Green and Evans and four
men to assist them The Police will take out letters
10 the authorities of Pamas and TO Americans there
by means of which he may be returned to this coun
try II he succeeds in reaching his place of destina
ton ahead of the Grape Shot.
The following letter gives description Of the Isa
bella Jewett:
No 1876 PrARL.sr., Friday, March l6 1855.
Hoy s. II. STUART, Cify judy.
vessel of about 200 TINS burden, ordinary looking
craft painted black loaded with cargo Of sun1res
lumber and epars, on deck. She is commanded by
Capt Issiah l.. Chipmsn. and she will probably
reach Pelmss in % to 80 days from the ume sue
were nine perrons on board, all told. The spanish
Consul informs me he did not give any passport for
pssser per the Isabella Jewet but if Baker is on
board, he may have been included in that number
mentioned in the Bill Of Health.
Very respectfully your ob.'t s.rvt, WIN DsPEW.
The vessel will 60 direct TO Pslmss without
touching at any intermediate port. She has house
on deck.
James Irving was arrested yesterday upon the
strength of the testimony Of Mr.. Suydam, given on
the CoroneI's Inquest.
THE REWARD FOR APPREHENSION OF BAKER -
The Board of Councilmen, last evening, by a vote
Of 30 - 6 adhered to its action offering reward Of
SIS 0oO for the apprehension OF Baker, and appointed
Committee Of Conferences TO confer with other Board
Some remarks in relation to it took plsce among some
of the members but nothing very important. Coun-
Gilman Ridder made statement that lie had msun-
derstood question asked him by Councilman Brush,
the evening before and replied that Baker was OF the
party The question referred to the time when gen.
tleman with Councilman K. was knocked do VI and
badly beaten but he supposed il to refer TO Baker
being of the party that pursued him to give them
money Baker was not present at the time OF thsi
assault, although il was made by those be usually
went with.
RUaoRED ARREST OF BAKER II PHILADELPHIA -
Rumors were rife this morning that Baker, the mur-
6erer of Poole hsd been arrested in this city Some
Of the accounts had il that he secured at Morris
town Others said be bad been taken as he was about
getting on the cars at Ninth and Greens.s.. and
Others yet laid the of bs arres, in other pars Of
the city.
We lost 10 time 10 striving 10 trsce these reports 10
their source snd 10 learn something definite concern
ing the matter. but our exertions have not been
crowned with the success We would desire. The most
satisfactory Information We have obtsined ia from
msn who If familiar with the movements OF tue
parties in search of the fugitive and who, il Il wh
pere6 hsd hand in his capture.
THIS Individual unwilling 70 sav much concern
ing the matter but being closely pressed, SAID
II DO no, know positively that Baker has been taken,
Blu, have reason 70 believe that Mr.. Pearson ;
A" Baltimore officer has got him.
Mr.. Pearson one of the Baltimore Independent 70
Ice has been in the city for day or two WHetlei
or no. the pursuit Of Baker bis errand are unable
10 ssy We have reason to believe that If Baker Is ID
custody of the regular police force OF this cy
have captured him. If they have taken him. tne a.
thoriiies here, and the principal officers Of the ponce
are ignorant OF the fact Phil bniis'lD' io'u'