The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-15

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Arrest Of Warren Leland-Is IL an At
tempt to Levy Black MALT
From the Hartford Post, Oct "a ~
Inc public nad supposed that the Colchester Baak case
much mercy as was shown towards Sam Jones, the do
frauding cashier Of that bogus concern, win have but
he tendency 70 restrain such crimes his, yet was
believed that the setementn effected when he escaped
the iron portals at Wethersdeld would be the Termination
OF the whole affair But the public, II seems, were mis-
taken. Mr. Warren Leland, Of New York was arrested
on Sunday on charge OF completely with Jones In the OIL
chester Bank fraud Upon the heels Of this arrest before
the grounds upon which was based have received the
slightest investigation Norwich print apparently under
the influence Of interested parties, attempts TO pre-
judice the people Of the county where these
shamefully "a parte than anything II was ever our
fortune 70 read in o newspaper claiming to be
hints Of the DARKEST nature with no foundation save zen
evidence certain parties may deem themselves possess
cd Of but the validity Of which has not yet been tested by
any proper tribunal II s plainly said that sufficient EVIL
dence exists TO convic the Aessrs Leland O the
charges which had been preferred against Jones 50
gross Partially is not only unworthy Of any decent
newspaper, but berays its face the influence Of inte
rested parties or counsel. 8&
The public however, should not be deluded by such
tces as these with reference TO the true nature OF the
present prosecution The Colchester Bank longer
lists. Neither stockholders nor bill holders any other
persons connected with that bank have any motive ior
every claimant upon the bank have been paid in full and
the receivers have closed up the concern Who, them
have caused this Arrest Who interchangeable and
disincTcsted In securing the ends Of public justice? Who
pays the counsel that making such exertions
this matters Perhaps we may be able TO throw some
The prosecution against Jones' II will be remembered
was settled by the payment Of by Jones' and his
friends. Jones, who had been arrested criminal
charge escaped his trial before the Superior by for
eitng his bonds which had been reduced for that pur
% ,s tine dnnnsd sum o. balance Of tine
parties The lawyers for the prosecution (a least 80 il
rs sad) received 81 900 apiece for their services aud
Of course not unwilling keep the breath of life in fowl
that for them such golden eggs jones' after thus
ping the States prison went back New York and became
involved in dispute with Mr. Leland concerning the set
Element Of certain affairs which had been placed in his
hands, he being the assignee Of Jones Wilcox who had
failed for $4,000 The dispute finally left TO the
bitraton of two gentlemen Of this city The hearing
commenced, but Jones refused TO 60 on with It, and
threatened Mr. Leland with criminal prosecution he
Mr. Leland firmly refused 70 meet jones' Demands, and
Jones, returning TO Connecticut placed himself in the
hands Of the former counsel for the bank Operations
were Immediately commenced. A grand juror was in
duced to enter complaint Colchester justice signed
warrant for Mr. Lelands arrest and constable employ
ed to keep watch upon the line at Greenwich which Is
located near Rye, in New York, where Mr. Leland has
country residence The remainder Of this shrewd opera
ton might be easily anticipated Mr.. Leland coming
the line TO the town Of Greenwich arrested and
brought TO Hartford-a willing prisoner it might be
judged from the fact that the officer with him stopped
hotel, while Mr.. Leland was allowed to go where he
pleased.
On Monday, Mr.. Leland taken To Colchester where
Jones and his lawyers awaiting his arrival Jones
ashamed as well be might be- TO show himself to a
who had stood by him in his trouble elan1 being
connected with him by MARRIAGE and to whom but
months ago, he himself declared he under the Deep
est obligations Of friendship He was, however, near BY
TO give Instructions. The day OF examination was finally
fixed for Tuesday next October 49, and bonds required
the amount of $40 000an excessive ball. but readily adj
vanced by his friends who ready TO give any
required The same JUSTICE however, required bonds Of
JONES' the undoubed principal in the whole fraud in the
comparatively Insignificant sum Of 81, 900.
Now the question what Is the object Of this prosecu-
on9 Is 1t not to levy black mail from Mr. Leland-to ex
tort money the consideration of oceedngsf
s there any other conceivable object at the bottom t
Here is Jones' the prime mover, using criminal suit TO
further his own private ends, aided and Allotted by two
or three lawyers, who, Of course, are willing
TO make all the money they can out Of it.
Whether the State Attorney of New London
county win have anything to do with this business re-
mains yet to be seen 1t is time, at any rate that this
making the State catspaw to serve individual ends
should be denounced and prevented Justice insuted
and the law degraded by thus making the State
tool of oppression and exoron II is but right that peo
pie should know what farce is made Of criminal pro-
secuton the OF which only the graver ends Of public
justice demands should permit The settlement Of the
Jones case itself prostitution Of criminal pro-
cess but in this instance may welt blush seeing
become the efficient tool Of those actuated by the high
motive OF pecunary interest We have merely done the
public justice by placing this fairly before them We
should have waited the result of Mr. Lelands exana
ton before saying anything concerning the had there
been attempt prejudice the people in advance OF the
trial By an impartial jury TO which every citizen accused
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