The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-16
Change in the Appearance o.
the Prisoners.
spARRINo BETWEEN THE ATTORNEYS.
FULL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS.
Jenkins. Brown and Genrview Brewer Re
manded TO Their Cells,

The examination In the Phenx Bank dcfalcation case
which was to have been commenced yesterday morning.
before Justice Ledwth the Jefferson Market Police
Court was again postponed the Of
ex-Judge Stnart. is set down to take place o-mor
row. at ten O'Clock A. All the aud Witnesses
present yesterday.
CHARLES BROWN AND GRSEvtEvE LYONS
appeared first In court and each assigned seat be-
side an officer The attire Of both parties was similar
that worn on previous occasions; but the girl enter
ing had lowered her blue veil in such az to
entirely her features. She and her lover sp
peared rather depressed and doubtful result of
the nqusition which TO have been proceeded with
few minutes detective McCarty entered the roo
preceded by
BENRy y. JENKINS,
whom he had escorted thhcr from the Twenty ninth
precinct station house On the way IL " stated that the
prisoner declared his rm resolve TO adhere 10 the truth
throughout his evidence and not 70 attempt to disprovo
his previous admissions The defaulter was plainly,
even poorly dressed light vest trowsers, and
dark blue coat while his tbin hair and careworn
brow contributed his pitiable appearance BE evi-
IDENTIFY realized the painful position in which he was
placed apparently bewildered by the rapid sue
cession OF which had robbed him Of his good
name and position, and likely 10 consign him TO
felons cell
u Ia said he feels genuine for the girl
enevieve and regrets that by any statements his her
liberty should have been eopardzed Whether he really
loved his former mistress, whether he has been pre-
vailed upon by her enresties TO grant her forgiveness
cannot be known Certain II s that singular change
has taken place the demeanor Of jenkins towards the
girl For Brown alias Davis he evidently has but
little sympathy.
The prisoners sat In court yesterday morning for up.
wards Of hour awaiting the arrival Of their counsel
The witnesses nearly ali present. ss we're several
parties whom no motives those OF curiosity prompt
ed attend the examination Jenkins Brown and Gene
We've seated apart maintained q strict Brown
looked around him with perfect noncbaence and was
occasionally absorbed In the contemplation or gray felt
hat which he held upon his knee The girl who, shortly
after her entrance had removed the veil concealng her
features from the gaze Of the vulgar was pale and
careworn. Jenkins greatly depressed, the change
that had come over HIM being particularly notice
able when contracted with the buoyancy he displayed
Saturday last He exchanged but few words with his
counsel and seemingly attached but little Importance TO
the proceedings In which he figured prominently.
When questioned by the magistrate he hung his head
casped his hands and, with looks ged upon the ground
end N scarcely sudbls TONE Of voice answered by
age occupation, &C. put 70 him he was standing
beside the Judge, while the spectators crowded around,
anxious TO catch each word that fell from his Ds The
brief preliminary catcchism al end he resumed
his seat and sat strokng his chin sadly and vacanty
staring at the assemoage iow minutes thereafter he
signed TO his CELL there 10 the resumption OF the
examination.
TBE COURT AND THE ATTORNEYS.
Upon Justice Ledwith taking his seat-to go back
the opening Of Yesterdays procecdngs-Judge stusrts
informed the Court Judge would
avoidaby detained until twelve O'Clock, and asked for
adjournment Of the case until that time.
Judge Edmonds- have connection with the branch
Of the represented by Judge stuart appear here
FOR Mr. Jenkns but when looking through the adavits
feel bound TO say that no examination will be necessary
in the
Justice Ledwth-Then you want waive an esamina.