New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-30
THE SLOOP SPRAY MYSTERY.

The Chinanan Jsckaloo evidently begins 10 appre-
cste his situation, and appears quite downcsst, but
more communicative than at any time since he was
taken into custody He is impressed with the belief that
coon as the examination is over be is TO bs taken
into the prsonysrd, and hung by the Chiefof Police,
and that his execution will take place next week.
On Thursday morning, JscaaloO was visited by
number Of persons from Guilford lone of them the
captain of the Mediator, who acquainted with
the captain bis brother, and the prisoner he recog
nized them al, and conferred quite freely. In
conversation with these persona Jackaloo contradcted
his former statements He said that at the time of the
collision the captain was down In the cabin, his
brother at the wheel, and he was down in the fore
Castle subsequently he stated as on previous occa-
siona that the captain was at the Wheel the brother
on the bowsprit, and he was below cooking. He de-
Lied that they sailed up the Sound in company with
another vessel, ard reiterated the story that they
rallied from New York on Wednesday for Virginia, in
the oy ster trade and also denied that there any
pftols on board.
One of the visitors gave the prisoner religions
advice and counseled him to tell the truth 90 it would
be better for him hereafter
Jsckalco replied-Goodman told not to talk;
might talk no good be talk for ne up s.airs.
Among the visitors was Mr.. James X. Frisbee, who
had called with Capt Leete tive years ago. Jack
400 having been for some time in the employ Of Mr..
f. Il was thought he woud be able to obtain some in
formation from the statement of the accused. The
prisoner, upon the approach Of Mr. F., immediately
recognized him, saying, Me no kill Captain" and
relating the same story which has heretofore been pub
hshed Mr.. Frsbee states that ore month ago the
father Of Capt. Leete repeatedly told his to dis
charge the Chnaman az he did not like his actions and,
furthermore predicted that he would be the death Of
both of them before many days. Elijah, the mate,
was in favor of granting bis fathers request, but
Captain Leete, on the contrary, concluded TO keep
blu, az he had been in the family for long time,
About one year ago. Mr.. +. states the Captain
owed the prisoner 4ll2, and day he met -" jack
in tbe field be captain being away ut the time), who
said, Captain be rascal! be no pay me my money"
&c; and after that, Mr.. FIisbee always observed that
the accused manifested different feeling toward the
captain.
On Sunday morning last, when the dispatch an
nouncipg the tragedy received IN Goford, 1t was
at once taken to the father of the deceased by Mr. ohn
Benton who on entering the door, said to the old gen.
Il. man, "Hsve you heard the newsP The old man,
who Is about 20 years of age looked up and remarked
" suppote thst Jaekaloo has killed my two boys"
The dspstch was opened snd read, and his suspicious
were found 10 be confirmed He fell back in his chair
burst into food of tears, and wruog his hands in
sgopy. For some time the old mar was unable TO
speak, but finally said, 81 knew it would be So
knew he would kill them.'