The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-23


Roltee Comm1ssioAers.
Ker1NoNy OF SUPERINTENDENT KENNEDY AND Mr..
EyRRETT-THK COMMISSIONERS RkFusE 10 ADMIT |
ANY TESTIMONY ABOUT THE INTENDED AssAssiNA- |
ZION or PRECEDENT LINCOLN.
The above case which attracted much attention.
ives Yesterday by application Of Mr. Robert @ Holmes,
counsel for Mr. williamson, rsopeDed In order 10
examine the Superintendent Of Police, Mr.. John A.
Kennedy. There quite number present
to hear the evidence, almost all members Of tie
police force. Among the number were Inspector
Leonard, and about twenty captains who had
deserted their wards to be prescott. Commissioners
Bowen and Acton the only two members Of the
Board present. Of whom seemed very anxious to give
the reporters 70 understand that be the
result Of tina examination, Mr. Williamson was TO be
broke The case commenced eleven O'Clock, when
Mr.. Bowen called Mr.. Kennedy desired TO know he
wished TO cross examine Mr.. Williams onY
M KENNEDY replied that he had nothing 70 say to Mr.
Wniiamson that he did not deem IL worth while asking
Mr.. Holnn remarked, have you anything to alter or
modify IN your statement made before the Commission
Mr.. KrsmDY-( Taking the aaidavit made By hin)-I
t 1--we MOI seen sncs me .me nanaed J; 70
portion Of the statement 10 which aude the showing
Of the paper towards Mr.. williamson, II should read that
HANDED him the said paper upon which TO write his
sigpatiOn.
Mr. Holus-! should ike to know, unless objected to,
what instructions you gave to those detectives you sent
Washington II any regarding the
President Lincoln also II yon spoke Of any plot that
WAS ON foot 10 carry out the above purpose?
ME- KRSHKDy-I have stated that there was plot
foot 70 sssassaoate Mr. Lincola but remarked that
there were stories 70 that effect in circulation.
M HoINEs-You are positive you do not remember d
giving instructions about tho above plot and how was
70 be carried ontS
Mr. Kasns-I do not never gave any orders about it,
Mr. BoLxn-How long have you been At the head Of
the police9
Mr.. BoIxEs-Are you acquainted with detectives Du-
senbury, Sowey and Van Buren,
Mr.. KKNNEDy-I am
Nj HolMss-were any OF them cent to Washington
Mr.. KENsEDy-They were not
Mr.. HoLxEs-wil you be kind enough to give me the
OF these detectives who sen. Washington
Mr. KEsNEDy-i sent Mr.. -
answering this question: the ground that Mr. Holmes
department.
question
Mr. Ho Mns-I claim the right in the former exami.
nation where Mr. Bowen asked many questions truth
Of which he would not like 70 know.
Mr. BowEy-I must object but desire to know the OBJ
ject of the question.
Mr. HolMEs-If the question is answered you will have
the satisfaction Of knowing
Mr.. Bowks-In the absence Of Mr. Kennedy iMr. VIII
hanson put in statement having most injurious ten
dency his character and the reason the
opened to ascertain the truth fasy Of tho
ment and nothing further.
Mr. HOLMES then called for the report furnished by the
detectives who were sent on to Washington.
Mr. Bowen again stated that the private business Of
the department 40 person had right to inquire into.
Mr.. HaIMEsMr Kennedy, are you not in the habit Of
visiting the telegraph office almost daily2
Mr. KnsNEDY-I believe make 1t my business to do 90
Mr.. Hon Es-Do you not pass through the detective
Mr.. KESSnY-Yes, sir; have to do so 70 60 up
stairs to my Office
Mr.. Holsn-Has there ever been any complaint
against Mr.. williamson
Mr. KKNEDY-No sir. not to my recollection.
Mr. HoISEs.Is II net your practice to take away an
officer shield when ntoxcatedf
Mr. KESSEDY-f only remember Of but one instance
where did 80.
shieldY
M. KxssxDY-I did not, :.
Mr. HolaEs-Whas is your general castom in such
Mr.. KEsSKpY-I report them and order their superior
officer 70 deprive them OF their shields
force9
Mr. KKSNKpy-I do. sir.
Mr.. HorMss-Do you know detective Pooles
Mr.. KKSsxDy-I cannot cay that do; know Of such .
being the squad.
Mr. Hoiars-Know Messrs. Simpson and Dcvoc, the
two sent TO Washington
Mr.. kEyNEDy-Yee.
Mr.. HoIMn-Aso Mr.. Hoym, Mr. Bennett and Mr..
FarkyS
Mr.. KESNEpy-Know the two fret named: cannot say
that am acquainted with Mr.. Farley.
Mr.. HoIMrs-Do you not receive annual report from
each member Of the detective forcel
Mr.. BESSEDy-I do, sir; they have made but ono rc-
see what duty they performed.
Mr. HoINEs--You have not stated whether not you
acquainted with these members OF the detective
that have mentioned. Now inform II you
know Aessfs Elder, Young, McCocd, Kind, McDougai,
Lease, Tieman, Eusace AMI Roach
MIR. KESNEDY-I am acquainted with all except Mr..
Roach; cannot say that know him.
sr. HoIME-Are they not under your immediate d.
IectioIs2
Mr. kESSKDy-No, sir; they are under the supervision
Of Serjeait Dixon, who reports t. me.
Mr. HoISfs-Has Il lot been the intention Of the Com
mssioners 10 increase the detective force2
Mr. Bowen objected to the question, claiming that 10
had no bearing uron the matter.
Mr.. HolNEcs replied that II Mr.. Bowen q wi nefs
he chou u ike ~ question him.
Mr.. KENNEDY asked 10 answer the question.
Mr.. BowKS--Said there was no necessity 10 answer IT,
but for the satisfaction of Mr. Holmes be would inform
him that in place Of its being increased had been cut
down fifteen
Mr. HoIME--Do you re member Of the robbery OF Mr.
Jessup leading republican stump speaker of New Jer
sey and Of two in october last by dc.ec
tiee7
Mr. KEsSEDy-I certainly do not.
Mr.. HoIMEs-You 90 not remember Of tho robbery?
Mr. kEssKDY-I recoilect OF the robbery, but do not
remember OF the fact that Mr. Williamson had anything
Mr. HounKs-You do not recolect that Nc williamson
called upon you and stated thn he had arrested two
men for picking Mr. Jessups pocket, and you ordered
him TO telegraph ~ the Chief OF Police Of Newark
Mr. KESNgDy-Haye recollection OF such facts
Mr. HorMts-f believe you have before objected 10
throwing any light the relative the of the
detectives 10 Washington but would again ask yoa If
the said detectives did not correspond with you, and If
So whether or not you will produce such correspon
Mr. Bowen again objected, saying that he could not
the peItnence Of the question.
Mr.. HoI Mhs-Do you, Mr.. Kennedy, remember OF the
arrest Of Mr. Sweet, the alleged forgor OF
OF the Ipdiana banks?
Mr.. kEsSEDy-l do, sir.
Mr.. HoLMEs-Did you not one OCCASION 90 into the
detective force and ask f detective McCord succeeded
In getting away with sweet, and told By Nr. William
son that Mr.. McCord had been gone about an hour?
Mr.. kESSEDy-No, sir.
Mr.. Horxss said that nc had further questions TO
ask Mr. Kernedy but would call wicncss and then
close the case
The Rev. Thomas 7. Everett was then called and
sworn
Mr.. BowES-You arc in the ministry
Mr.. EyEhKrr-I am, sir.
Mr.. HoIHEs-Where do you resdcY
Mr. EyERET--At Boundbrook, Somerset county, New |
Jersey.
your knowledge OF the c0nvorsatgn between Mr. Ken
nedy and Mr. Williamson tho IL. OF March-aIe the
facts truef
Mr. EvKFTT-rhey are.
dpS--Wtl vou state far won can rccollect