The New York herald., 1863-01-24
HERRING & CO.'S SAFES.

this barrier was concealed the earth drawn from
she excavation under the bank; but. upon close
inspection, it was evident that the great bulk OF
the rubbish must have been removed to the street
and carted of.
The tunnel extended over seventy feet from the
basement to the vault, andthe labor in making lt
proved that in tunnelng to the vault the burglars
had to pass through heavy foundation wall oI
stone and also lighter one of brick. The line of
the tunnel was by po means regular. IL was
crooked, and ut one point a detour OF eight or ten
feet was made, although for what purpose We can.
not imagine. The way was cut through mass oil
sand and made ground. The tunnel was found TO
be carpeted throughout and strewn with books
and papers, which had been removed from the
pault so as to facilitate the movements Of the
daring and interchangeable robbers.
A vast amount Of burglars tools were found in
the basement. The police took possession OF the
different articles, and made the following inven-
tory of the same: One jack-screw, valued ut
fifty dollars; one small do, valued at twenty-five
dollars; one large crowbar, one small do, one
compound driver, two jiIninies, one iron bar, one
large sledge hammer, three braces, one hatchet,
one oreplane, hand vice, three files. one claw
hammer, one scrcwdriycr, ore chisel, three saws,
one pivot, fifty six drills two cold chsels, two Oil
cans, onelarge iron poker, two spades TWO shoves,
one carpenters square, a large number Of wedges,
two shirts, two pair OF overa!ls, a demyohn OF
whiskey, and one mallet.
\ The carpet mandatory was tenantless and ap-
parently deserted. Harmon Roberts. proprietor
Of drinking saloon over the carpet manufactory,
on being questioned by the police, stated that the
basement had formerly been occupied by man
named John Alcock. About five weeks ago Alcock
sold out to man giving his name as Thomas
Burke, receiving four hundred dollars for the
stock, fixtures and good will of the concern. He
says that Burke had partner in the business; but
he did not know his name nor could he give any
description of his personal appearance. Burke
rented the place from Roberts, and was prompt in
all his payments.
The only loser by the affair was Mr. A. i. Peck
hr.I ,.-h> hod taA 4 IN, ont
bills in tin box, which had been placed in the
vault on Saturday afternoon. This box was mis-
sing, but it's contents by no means remunerated
the robbers for their time, labor and outlay in pur
chasing the stock of the carpet store, loss of
bnrglarious Instruments, &c.
The robbers evidently understood the ground plan
of the bank building. How they got their informa
tion remains TO be found out. But this fact is cer
with military precision, and terminated in the
very centre Of the place they designed to reach.
The locality of this dashing burglary has been
the scene of the greatest excitement during the
week, curious throngs hanging round the bank at
all hours of the day. The prevailing sentiments
OF these loungers is, we regret to say, sympathy
for the thieves, admiration for their bodDess, and
half regret that they had not got the money from
the safe. Bank institutions are not popular among
the people.
Every exertion is being made TO ferret out the
perpetrators. John Alc0ck, the carpet weaver
who sold out to the burglars, voluntarily APP
peared before the Police Court, but as be
knew nothing subsequent to the sale he
not detained. Detective Keefe, who has
been detailed in connection with several others Of
Sergeant Leferts' squad to ferret ont the burglars
succeeded the 26th ult., in arresting one Of the
suspected parties. The prisoner, who is an Eng
lis'lman is said to be notorious burglar; but at
present there is evidence whatever to implicate
him In the bank robbery. The accused, whose
name Is Sheffield, arrested some three months
ago ~ suspicion of burglary, and locked mp in
the TonlbS. in company with companion named
Richard Coi.ard. Sheffield succeeded in effectng
his release by means Of q habeas corpus, but his
co ~Oanion I'm misery still remains incarcerated.
Tba Isoner denies all knowledge Of the affair,
but tbe =, >'ice thought proper to lock him mp for
few days.