The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-30
Examination OF Julius Warren Lewis for
Assault on Col. EnOch Train.

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Commanding U. s. Brig Bainbridge
Examination OF Julius Warren Lewis for .
Assault Col. En0ch Train.
[From the Boston Herald Jan. 29.]
Saturday afternoon Julius Warren Lewis was exarne
before Justice N. l.. stafford, at Milton charg Z
sn attempt to exto:t money from Colonel Enoch 1II
the particulars of which published several days e,
The examination attended by large humble &
persons. Lewis conducted his own defence. Witnes.
were called for the government as follows
Enoch Train sworn--I know the respondent Jur
Warren Lewis; saw him on the l2d Of January atm
house in Dorchester an inside servant came up tom
and stated that gentleman wished to me,
brought a note, which r. ad as follows
''Sunday eve-Mr Train will confer great fayo q
julius Warren Lewis by granting one more (And aha
interview
tcld the serva mt to ask the gentleman to 60 imp
library opposite my sleeping chamber; told him tdig
a hire, ana would be in directly; put on my coat az
slippers and walked into the other room, where bur
ths person (pontpg to the prsoner) the boy that
tue tire then wentou OF the room prisoner was stah
and remarked to him that was hauled up with u
Rheumatism. He said, '.Mr. Train, when was ia h
house before, was an innocent man. but now con,
An outlaw, armed with revolver and bowie knife,s
! am here for money, and money must have ~
leave here to. nigh for there 10 warran. out agar
me for forgery.o He stepped towards me- but vito
taking his hat off, showing any marks Of civiltya
tomary on such occasions. stepped out Of the roc
anu as weI remarked 'Wsn, we'll see about this n
ter" stepped out pretty quick assure you; Tot
the boy in the dining roon and toldhm to step outI
call IN the men.
Immediately after my leaving the room, Mrs. tt
came out OF her chamber ana recognized this peri
(tbe prisoner,) in the library and spoke to him;
InaiLed in the dining room till the men camo in;
them the person was armed, and they said they VIC
take hold OF him; went out OF the dining room
the hall, and found the prisoner there speaking
Mrs. Train; then stated 10 my that that
he had said TO me in the chamber; asked him IL I
had said SO; he answered in the Affirmative 1 t .
told my men to seize him and ascertain what VT
ons lie had about hun they found this knife
his person Colonel Train here exhibited a Ia
SIZED SILVER mounted dirk knife he made !
furious resistance after they secured the d
TIE prisoner remarked that he had not the rcvol
but that q irit nd OF his, who in wagon 81
distance from the house hao 1t; there tremend
scuie in the struggle they all fell back; they
him into the house. ne tlen tried to jump throug ,
glass window into the paror; sent girl for clio
line we then went to work ane tied him; sent of
l. an officer; Mr.. CapoD soon arrived and deliv
the prisoner into his hands have previously rece
letters from the prisoner, know his hand writing
ceIved letter fron him the forenoon OF the day U
which the attack was made.
The following letters were read in evidence
Boston, Jan. 70, 1s5,
ESoCH TRAIN. E-Q.-Dsar sir-I hope you viii par
the liberty have 'aa in thus addressing you,
yon it is liberty never should have tasen but tn
bought tia duty owed to you and the reckless yo
man from whom received tine enclosed letter.
have, up to late period, been terms Of intin
with IL wis, and looaed forward to his doing cred 4
limseli, and to the kindness with which you hon a
him; but, from the miserable dupe Of deprsved
ana the ungratefui recipient of so many advant N
much cannoRnow be expected.
Be speaks to me OF gong to Europe. j belle
would be the best thing he could do-then he might
for time in comparative respectabty, and ultm
be what he never can be- in his country. Her
is morally an outcast-tbere unknown, he might BET
respectable member OF society.
would not presume 10 offer you any directions
regard to your course in respect to Lewis but H.
out much troubl- or expense, you could forwart
views, think 1t would be doing him the greatest
in your power, and might relieve you from any
you may feel III his behalf. n
I miO nd hail nj | ho iuan n
away to endesyor to sustain him in any posltis
America Yours respectfully. vo e. J; aA N
DEAR H.-Iam coming to Boston to morrow; shall
there Saturday morning. am going TO make an
TO go 70 Europe. Col. Train consented to lot me ,
the Daniel Webster and should have gone but foi
thought that should be monryless . foreign q
when arrived in Liverpool. must have towards
when get there
giving me money enough to go ID Europe. He ma
fuse to see when cali. but viii appear
house an ct his store, until he sends me OF
ne. IL would't sonnd bad FOR me TO have my
mixed up in dirty police criminal report with
high as his-would IL. The sristocracy of Boston
open their eyes and at the facts. Perhaps he
give me board and lodngs at the States expense
his own name would Re eterpaily disgraced with the
nection; and, BY -! anything is better for me
this miserable existence here
IL strikes me that ~rote q letter to Mr.. Train,
night not long seo, when was "beasty" intoxie
wish knew what IT was.
You win see that am In bad spirits; but what
expected That Internal icy Frost has ruined me
her trace all my present misery. When met
was doing well with my pen, and could call Mr..
Az God 10 my judge, never had a really evil tn,
until was born OF my connection with her. She
derei the $500 received from Mr.. Train, the $500
received from the Know Nothing, the $500 receive
my editorials and other matters the Standard
ard the products of all my other writings here,
ing In all TO enough 70 have made q Of me
given me position. Godsl what have not iostth
berl honor, friendship. position and q name unt
respectable. But let all 90 to hi. would bic
desperate hope Of Europe.
Is Sam Head Clown y on mel You will rem
that he gave me $50 Tor that letter Of Mr. Trains
lshed in the LIFE. AT that time hadn't shirt
back, OF surety for three consecutive dinners, and
ID scoundrel took advantage Of my necessities 70
me greater scoundrel than himself IN psy him
! shall expect 10 dnd q note from you In tn
Office, when | arrive, giving your address. You q
Only IRENE ana write friendly; ont barn the ieu
perhaps you could AID me my seeing Mr.. Train. IL
JULIUS WARREN Lev
?. My ,alsry on the r. ibune last week "
cellars fIom which you may imagine how am b,
New York, or rather starving.
Fad never Known any such a man as Hapdbo
IN interview with the prisoner some time In Nov,
With Mr.. Patrick Dobshoe of the Plot this was
lent him $500 10 start the Standard in New York;
he came again be we with Mr. ponahoe, and sta
had been turned out OF the ''ordern in New Yor
now be wished TO start anti Know Nothing pf
sostoni have always patronized Mr.. Doashoe's
and as have great deal to do with the Irish,
advertise In II; tM Mr.. Donaboe that was die
with lexis, and would not leud any money nc =
anything 10 Go with him; he afterwards called NJ
and ashed me 70 pa'ropire his paper, in the way
ytrtispg; said IL had been started through tn,
Mrs l. c Frost, who had pledged her theatrics
rote for security for the money.
1George Hudson, enc OF MT T's servants, call
was c, lied 70 the house with the gardener; met Mr.
In the dining room; be stated TO me that Lewis b
led upon him and demanded money.
Robert Baker cslled-Testimony same p
witness.
No further evidence offered for the Cover
and the defendant sais re should mske no dsfs
the present time. He was held In 81 900 for tria
Court Of Common Pleas In Dedham, in April next
FORGERY IN VIRGrrrA-A few days since