New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-16
The Wanton's Mode of Managing Tier Victim
Shameful Phase of Metropolitan Life.
CAREER Of THE pROSTITuTE.PENSlONER'
ANOTHER ADJOURNMENT OF THE CASE.

examination room of the Jefferson Market Police
Court yesterday morning. at loi O'clock, to wisness
the results of the examination Of Henry b. Jenkins,
the PhGnix Bank dsfaulter. and "Vieve Brewer and
Charles Brown or Brewer" who, as the Developments
20 nred and terrified the unfortunate clerk into crim
nal practices.
The artist of one of tie pictorial NowYork weelies
was present. busiy engaged in sketching tho counto'
nances of those concerned in the trial. well as OF
those having no personal connection therein.
THE EXAMINATION.
The MISUNDERSTANDING We've Brewer aud Charles
Brown or Brower--were brought into the room Mt a
few minutes before IL o'clock 0nly the latter looked
anxious tie remaining two having probably come to
the conclusion that they had hope for immediate ac'
quitaL
Justice Ledwth took his at about IL o'clock, and
the case WINS duly called up.
Judge Edmonds Counsel for jenkins, who. Is bis
nephew said that far as his client was concerned
no postponoment was desired. DE had seen sufficient
proof in the affidavit to warrant the commitial of Jen
kins aud, therefore wished to waive an examination
hoping at the same time that the right Of bail would
be admitted.
Judge Ledwith said that his disposition to com.
nit without BAIL the case not admitting Of it.
Judge Edmonds acquesced. rserying the right Of
an appeal whereby bail might be admitted through a
writ Of heb,as eOrPEt.
Judge Ledwth then said that so far as jenkins was
concerned, tie examination was closed and that be
was committed without bail, to answer.
The following formal questions were then put 70
jenkins by tAeJudge: -.-.....
judge What IS your narnei
PrisoneT-nehiy Il. jenkins.
Judge-How old arc Youi
Prisouer-FoIly nine the eth Of November.
Judge-Wbefe we're you BORN
Prisouer-Ry Gdvce OF counsel, decline to answer.
Jndee--Wbere 90 you liver
Prfsoner-l decline TO answer, by advice Of counsel
Judge-Wbat is your oceupatoni
Plisoner--I decline 10 answer.
Judgewhat have yog to say relative TO the charges
against your
These questions we're duly set down to the printed
questions on the blank. when the prisoner signed the
document.
Mr. John McKeoD, for the people then stated that
be was very DESTROYS to have the case postponed. lie
had become ofimpotant Developments against the
prisoners, We've Brewer and the man BrowD which
would require IA extension Of time 10 be presented
properly before the court,
The associate counsel for the defense OF these parties
argued against pOstponemeni, but at length agreed
Judge Stuart was likely MOTTO arrive at the examina
ton I'll 10 O'Clock. .t ....
Justice Ledw It'll then said that the would stand
adjourned 10 Thursday morning ct 10 o'clock.
Jkige Stuart now arrived, however. and npon being
informed that postpOnement lad been ordered urged
in Iorcble terms that the adjournment was unjust His
fcced cells without authority OF law They had been
hDmliated by contact with low characters and
wyetched surroundings; there wes shadow OF proof
against them. etc. ETC.. etc. aud he wanted them dis
charged from custody.
Nj. McKeoR-TbO Judge has already decided TO ad.
joBrn the case till Thursday. ... .t.n
eeedlng Is unjust. Ny clients have not been fairly
dealt with, They have been visited In their cells By
the counsel of the compliments and terrified into
tain admissions which now being used against them
Judge Ledwttb-TLere has been no Interference with
your clients not according 10 legal usages have
given strict orders that no shall be had
with them whatever except by their own counsel
Judge Stuart-Since your honor gave such orders,
there has been 10 such interference Sir. The inter
ference before such orders were carried into effect
MIR. MeKeon-I have had two three interviews
with the prisoners combining myself solely TO those ne.
cesstry eucidate the facts in the and always In
company with Other gentlemen. do not prefer to be
left alone with such characters asked the udge 10
postpone the ease, because / have this day sent my
pfbtipal witness out OF town.
Judge Stuart demand 10 know pky the gentleman
has sent his principal witness out Of town. Ny clients
are kept In prison contrary 10 the law. desire 10
knOw--
Judge Ledwith-Mr. Stuart, the examination stands
adjourned to Thursday at 10 o'clock H. 10.
The Court then adlourDed. f.'. ...
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PRISONERS
The prisoners we're IN the examination about
twenty minutes; and during that time. their compor
ment was anxiousiy observed 6y the few spectators
who were allowed 10 be present. All OF them, except
perhaps Brewer, appeared 20 retain great deal O se
possession. and even 10 excite sympathy
HENRY b. JENKINS,
the principal, dull, good nalured looking man, ~
yea1B OF age by bis statement but appearing some
what younger. He was plainly dressed In a suit Of
piacE NO immediate emotion was observable upon his
face. bat tho deep crow'sfeet around his eyes and
branching off from the of his mouth and nostrs
betOkened an a,trtion dscribabe 10 soneth, ~ more
than mere age The top of his hoad Is also partially
bald, and his hair Is gray Feebenes and irresolutioa
OF character are TO be plainly detected In the lower por
ton OF ms iace ana nus whole appearance 10 thatof
easily Influenced TO evil and easily allured by The
dictates OF slayish propensity During the oreimina
res Of the examination he Quietly beside hs
leaning his head against the wooden ma rtition uith
great upconcern. he has evidently reuoned his An
the hands OF Judge Edmonds. where he intends calmly
70 abide bis fate taking the consequences with philo
sophicai serenity 1A-L l.ut .'Tlr
Thib seductive young strnmpet was not yeqnired 10
opan her month during the of the uYoceedinos
and therefore kept IL religiousy closed. ~ ? o.
REF wesn her and Der "man the bufiy 6onya M
policeman and seyerAl other forms intervened intAr
fefug sadly with the ,sngpshng glances shs seemed
inclined 10 cast In that cirection, -. '.' 7
We've has been somewhnf .nsrepresentedj for she 10
and 10 great deal moro Courageous She wore upon
her head Of those little, featbered CAPS which
mnch In vogue; loose gray cloak eonosaied sym.
metrics, shoulders sns On ample bnpts sh's bsr 1.-the