The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-09
The Gamblers Again.

The startling movements in San Francisco very
own metropolis The Corruption that exists in various
departments Of our city government Is yearly becoming
mn, s. GPen ana gg me la%as upon Inc psry
confession OF Yankee Sullivan TO have play ed mpor
tant part In the called elections Of California
not confined to that state alone. How many Of OH
Gals have ridden into power through such means and
agencies we know not but we persuaded that If our
public Offices are TO be Allied with men inefficient and
corrupt as some to whom we could now point-men
whose course during the past winter has been so mani
class withou, distinction of party when mention made
OF them or their acts shrug their ders aud throw
Su. nns 2, prioery or .e a power OF political IN
non executors OF our awsn every opportunity Is to be
given to sconndre and backegs to facilitate their escape
from punishmen-f agreements to be made that
tain ocnders by pleading guilty not TO be sentenced
If we to bring up our children surrounded by the
constant and unbushing violation Of our statute laws-n
biacklegism and Stanwx Hallsm to triumph, then
the day not far distant when the revolutionary watch
cry that rose upon our Pacific coast will be echoed back
from the mouth OF the Hudson
All Of our readers will recollect the hue and cry that
raised few months since against gamblers One Of
citizens had been led by their lures until his entire
property passed into their possession and he ruined
man. Complaint made before Justice afdarits
against Pat carne and his associates were the
matter brought before the Grand jury who found
bills at that time and subsequently against twenty five
or thirty individuals, Tor keeping gambling dens The
community thought that there could be escape this
time from fair trial OF at least few OF this large
bcr The responf ibity OF sccondng the work Of the
Grand Jury then rested upon the District Attorney.
few days passed. and he announced in open that
cases the disposition Of which he Intended II
ny, to devote entire week. The day arrived: i'm
su1cessiyey called and IN not p'sp single 'n IN.
stance did trial take place. that day since,
Subsequently, three or four motions to quash severa
OF the indictments were argued, but have waited in
yLl 20 see the District Attorney devote that week TO
IT, t.'a Of these cases" Tine given 10 the counsc
for the accused PARTIES for consultation Sc., Sc They
again appeared In Court and the surprise OF ALL
raj OF them pleaded guilty and cooly asked for suspen
sion OF judgment Our City Judge hesitated as to the
n hen
the District Attorney to the astonishnent Of outsiders
arose from his seat and suspension OF jadg
ment--ln language that nj ta,t, many said on the
spot, equaed In warmth and eoquence that used by the
counsel for the accused In few instances judgment
suspended others were carried before the Re-
corder where they remain In satu quo and thus endssh
the chapter.
some dark recess there 10 remain, buried orgetuness
and ooouriy unless called out by the inquiries OF those
who are anxious to know the various means BY which
the same rcsut-eecspe from punishment-has been
achieved In all these numerous indictments
hwas but few weeks since that in reply TO the cues
ton What had become Of the charge against Tom Bar.
ton o. the District Attorney replied that the Indictment
had been quashcd bccause did not contain his arst
name. ON making similar inquiry tho Clerks Office
the answer was that Burton had never been arrested
and 10 support his statement the Clerk produced the
dicmen which was not endorsed on the back with even
condition In which u from the Grand Jury,
and record could be found his Office Of its having
been quashed that Burton had been arrested. Not
wfthsianding this Mr. Hall asserted that Burton
into court, entered bail, and the indictment subss
collection knowledge. Mr. yandervoort, from his long
connection with the Clerks Office and the fidelity with
which he has discharged s duties n not likely 10 have
made mistake OF ths kind, and neglected entering such
proceedings they had taken place, and s stll
unlikely that these occurrence could have TRANSFERRED
without his knowledge. From the above the public can
draw their own conclusions, further comment Is un
necessary.
Al the present time the number Of houses apparently
Snlnhabtcd IN and near Broadway, that rumor deSig
mates being devoted 30 The mysteries OF the green
bind frNcrnty, appear " be moro numerous than ever
and the accession 10 their ranks OF tae herd that
arrived from California the Illinois, will doubt
many more "dens 10 be opened. Among these arrivals
were William Nulgan and woolly kearney, who are
highly eated escaping from the hands of the Vigilance
ply their respective raies with at least greater
security, u profit The fusmer, seems, has already
commenced operations by knocking down in the street
one two respectable gentlemen, recently returned
from San Francisco.
As 10 the existence and localities Of these gambling
'hels, II 10 be matter well known 10 the
munty, but the authorities who have power 10 issue
rants against them Information AMI belief remain,
rn remain In state " the mos, blssful ignorance
respecting them Not far from Prince street In Broadway,
i Is said there Is kept pubhc game the windows OF
the which carried on being thrown open,
that person passing In stage the opposite side OF
the street can almost any day group OF we'll known
gamblers standing around the faro table, the latter. Of
course being out sight In the ncghborhood OF Fulton
street We informed two dens" have recently been
oTsned, the Window Of course being guarded by those
accommodating Venetian blinds the stats OF which
Jet In all the light Tor carrying on day game"
well a. paFtakng o those savory repas that are pro-
vded not much FOR the eradication Of their own pa
unsuspcicus citizen while Il the time they effect
uslly shut Qua prying and inquisitive eyes.
We shall publish further Developments and note pro
grcss-h any.