The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-23
Escape OF DIR. Ga,,lardet from Custody.

Dr. Theodore Gaiardet who was convicted OF feouous
assault and battery upon Mr. Hiram Cranston propre
Of the New York Hotel succeeded making his escape
from an officer attached 20 tho Court Of General Sesson
on Saturday evening, under somewhat peculiar crcun-
stances The facts in the briefly those:Galar-
det was confined in the Tombs awaiting sentence when
officer Baker, Of the above court appeared before Of
the keepers with an order purporng TO from The
Clerk of the court, requiring the prisoners attendance
before the Recorder for tho purpose OF being sentenced
The prisoner was handed the officer that was
the last the keeper OF Dr, Gaillardet,
The announcement of the prisoners escape was mad
known to the Assistant District Attorney, Mr. sedgwck
yesterday morning Not till forty eight hours after the oc
currence took place did the officer communicate the mpor
ant piece of information The policemans story Of Gail
ardets escape Qor it is the only have go runs
uis way:-As the prisoner was on his way 10 the City
Prison. after leaving the Court of Sessions he expressed
great desire to pay visit TO French restaurant in
Fourth avenue. The officer signfed his willingness 10
obge the DOCTOR and thereupon the two took Of tn
Fourth avenue cars and proceeded their destination
From the restaurant the doctor was allowed go his
Office 10 transact private business. from his
Office TO drug store in Broadway TO settle
some private matters also; from the drugg,sts to
millinery shop in the immediate neghborhood and from
there back 70 the restaurant in Fourth avenue where the
doctor had arranged TO dine at Ave O'Clock precisely
-Four or i've gentlemen awaiting Gaiardets arrival
at the restaurant and II agreed all sides that they
should have a good time generally" The officer was
invited 70 be one Of the party and made himself perfectly
at home. The Latter was nothing 10th TO accept the pro-
position, though he losing his valuable time and
accordingly he ate drank and smoked freely as any OF
the party. About ten o'clock Gaillardet rose from
the dinner table, and begging 10 be excused for
few moments, left the room. Not shadow
OF suspicion crossed the oiIlcer's mind. Gaiar-
det had left his hat behind him on q chair
there was no fear OF his running away. OH no. as
long the chvalrous Doctors chaTeau remained within
range Of the vigaDts eye there certainly could be no
danger Of an attempt 70 escape. But "whte man g very
unsartin" and even the sagacous Mr. Baker was made
TO feel the force Of the saying Regardless Of the nce
mency Of the weather regardless Of the feelings Of the
oesr regardless OF the courtesy due his friends Dr.
Gaarde neglected to mako bis reappearance tho fcs
tive board that evening Whether be thought the air of
California ~as more conducive to his health than that
which he was compelled to breathe at his re-
sdenoe next door 10 Sienor Cancemis dwelling or
not, We are unable 10 say. But at all events
he chose 10 change his habton and the favorable
opportunity IN question Of gratifying the very natural
desire.
Instead Of communicating the news Of Gailardets es-
cape 10 the proper authorities Immediately the officer
thought would be prudent keep the matter So
eret for few days 6aardet might come back for his
ehafeau be might return 10 thank the officer for his
dnerested Kindness then the fugitive could secured
and the public would be none the wiser In delaying
thus We fear Mr. Baker acted indiscreeily.