The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-26
Terrible Encounter of Pugilists
in Broadway.
BILL POOLE MORTALLY WOUNDED.
THREE OTHERS SHOT.
ARREST OF SEVERAL OF THE PARTIES.
EXAMINATION BEFORE JUSTICE BRENNAN.
XCITIN NG SC L N ES,
DO, &C., 40.

ht late hour on saturday night The drinking saloon
known rs Stanwix Hall in broadway, opposite the Ne.
tropolitan Hotel the Of % the most
rife fights that occurred between puglsts, and
which in all probability will terminate in the death OF
one Of the principal actors In the fearful drama. From
the most reliable sources have gathered the following
facts and circumstances of the case VII ch has created
the most intense excitement among the residents OF the
city and its suburbs.
On Saturday evening" while Bill Poole and some of his
Friends drinking in stapwix Hall, $40 Broadway
John Morrssey entered the place and alleged nsulted
Poole, when slight occurred between them Morris.
sey drew pistol and presented Il at Poole who also
drew revolver and presented it at Morri,sey, Both
parties dared each ether to re but neither seemsd Y
to take the first shot when the propr-tors OF the
house, Messrs Dean Deasle stepped in between the
bciigerent parties and, with the aid OF few of the
friends Of both parties, succeeded in separat ng them
message seot to the Eighth station house for
assistance, which was quickly responded to, and
Der OF policemen going to the of the disturb
ance, they found that Poole and Morrssey were
already in the custody Of two detailed policemen.
Poole, in the custody OF officer Hogan, one
of the Chiefs shadows, conveyed to the
Eighth ward station house; but coming there to
make complaint against HIM, hs was discharged, and
went back TO stanwix Hall aga for the purpose Of
king an apology to the proprietor of the house for the
disturbance he had caused. Morissey taken into
custody by officer Rue of the lower police court much
against the will of the Eighth ward police aod was taken
by this detailed officer to the Fourteenth ward where he
was released from actual custody and at liberty by
the officer Poole, thinking that officer Rue would take
his prisoner to the Eighth ward station house. the
spot where he was arrested is situated In that
ward, went there for the purpose of making .
complaint against Morrssey for assault and battery but
found that he had not been taken there at ALL but had
been set at liberty in the Fourteenth ward aud that he
was then al Johnny Lyng's place in Broadway
of Canal street Poos then proceeded to Stanwix Hal
again, and commenced talking about the muss he had
with Morrsey to several OF his friends that we're In the
saloon Wine was drank, and the remainder Of the
evening was spent in talking the over. About
han past IL O'Clock carriage drove up TO the door aud
six men alghting, entered he barroom where Poole
his companions yet talSng. As they entered the
room they recognized Louis Baker, late police.
man Jan es Turner Patrick Mclaughlin alias Paugene
Cornelius Linn, Charles Van Pelt and John Hyer Poole
was at this time standing with his back bar and
leaning on the counter, when Mclaughlin, alias Pau
gene, came up to him in threat. ming manner and
catching him by the coat collar asked min fight used
very opprobous epithets and hnsliy when Poole would
not return the assault, spat three tines in his face
Poole however, seeing the desperate crowd that were
around, took further notice OF McIaugh.
ans acts than by saying, "T hats fine, isn't
I ~ II appears that Turner a. this juncture
pulled Mclaughlin away from Poole, and the latter
at the time moved towards the centre Of the
room where he stood quietly. Turner seeing that II
was impossible to exssperate Poole to make him
commence the ARRAY, then cried out "Let sail into
hm anyhow and at the same tine he threw aside
cloak that he wore drew out large sized revolver aud
placing the muzzle of II hs left arm to
correct aim at Poole, who exclaimed, "For Gods sake
don't murder me- he fired the revolver but instead OF
the ball taking effect in the Object fred at 1t struck
Turner himself in the which he held the pistol at
rest 1t Is supposed that some one coming behind him
at the moment Of his pulling the trigger, the muzze
was lowered as TO point 1t directly against the arm
when, the weapon going of, bis badly shatter-
ed. Turner fell on the floor being wounded, aod
commenced firing his weapon at Poo while in that po
son; one Of the balls takirg effect in Poole's leg, he
was brought to the ground Baker, 1t is alleged thea
to where Poole lying bleeding, and placing the
muzze Of revolver against his breast and saying
will put you out OF the way now pulled the trigger
and the pistol 6schargng, the ball entered Pooles left
sice just below the heart The that took place
this time battles descr ption. Turner, who lying
the ground wounded by himself, fred his weapon at
al around him, and succeeded at last in hitting his
friend Baker. Charles Lozier the assistance OF
Poole, who was In dying condition. and while endea
voring TO lift him from the ground hred ut three
four times, but ball alone took effect and that
struck him in the head producing scalp wound, which
looked vesy much like as II cut with kne-a round
piece OF his scalp, about the size OF dollar, being
been cone, the whole party left the house by the side
door but il seems that here they turned back
and discharged few barrels at the body Of Poole
a. he lay bleeding on the floor
As the entire ARRAY did not occupy than few
minutes Poolss assaants escaped before any police
men made their appearances, and on attempt
being made TO stop one Of them after leavieg the
saloon, the revolver again brought into use bat
fortunately without any bad result the ball. going
wide OF the mark, entered the door OF Peter
Farlow, the corner Of Prince street, without doing
ary injury Toe number OF shots ared and the genera
excitement attending the fracas, attracted the aten
ton Of the Eighth ward police party Of men headed
By Capt TurnbuIl entered the premises few minutes
after thu party had escaped. Immediate attention
paid to the wounded. Poole placed the counter,
where he lay almost hfeless. Medical sent
for and in a few minutes Drs. Cheeseman and Putnam
arrived on the spot and rendered all the assistance In
their power The wound prooed, and II wa, found
TO have penttrted TO the depth Of about inch and
half where all traces Of ths ball, its course,
lost The wounded man previous to their arrival had
tainted away his hands and feet becane cold and al
.aought he about breathe his last but they
astonshed 70 and that In q few minute, after
he opened his eyes, and spoke TO them Ia
manner very encouraging TO them. Attended
BY three physicians Poole remained for the
der Of the night and towards morning contrary the
~xpsctaiops Of the doctors, he became much better
and seemed cheerful that thoaxht his rernoya
to bis home would not be dansarous aud accord pglY
Yesterday morning. he tasen TO hls reside nee Ia
chris 1opher street carefully attended duru waor
time by the physiciins Ctptain rnre bull seeinx th
the parties he was In quest ot htd escaped ~cre
by the time he arrived at stanwix Hall se.arsy sbe
tered projected 10 the residence of Justice Brennan 10
white street and waking him relate tine facts Of the
affair 10 hun, at the same time stating that he knew
where tho iugitives saed but he thought II
would require the presence OF magistrate 10 effect
entrance 10 such houses be might suspect 10 be the
hiding place Of Baker and the rest o. the party Ae
oordngy Justice Brennan got out Of bed and vent along
ssith captain OF the Eighth vAri police. and
the men under his commatd commented strict
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