The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-29


for ve thousand dollars each They bore the signatures
Of Gentel Phipps, Robinson, Cox Co, Brockelmann,
Ungsr 4 Co, Lockwood d Co, Clark, Dodge Co., Du
noch HaIlgarten Herzfsd, Kammler, saar 4 Co. and
Nernigle Co All the checks altered by the prisoner
ser en c for Ne house s Of Peabody the Bank Of
the Republic the Importers and Traders Bank and the
Fourth National Bank. The gold check book rs in the
Keeping Of Mr. Groesbeck.
RgAARKs OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
MT Hail. having made public the contents OF the above
published adavit stated that they contained specific
and precise charges, which the prisoner should he
heu he, therefore, moved that they should be placed
on ME- having once been presented for the consderaon
Of the court He further remarked
VIII stat as the prisoner Is present. that this charge
Is in respect TO the gold checks that found In his
possession give him this information early, that he
meetsI have conferred with the City Judge in regard
the subect-the information and evidence in regard
the checks which altered will be That
is TO say the checks that uttered will be the only
then be sent before the Grand Jury The checks
70 which refer are nearly al IN the possession Of Mr.
from have received entertain doubt that
the checks will be promptly before the Grand jury This
examination Is on the charge have mentioned, SO as
TO embarrass the other.
THE PRISONERS REQUEST.
Edward B. Ketchum had listened altentativeiy TO tho
and spite Of his efforts 70 maintain perfect composue
boodless lips and quivered in slight tremu
lousness He even attempted 70 smile; Du. pa,n,y inc
upon his countenance. As tho District Attorney con
cuded his remarks the Justice turned TO the accused
.sAre YOU prepared 10 proceedi
Ketchum was not attended by counsel, but rose
promptly and addressing the Court in rIn voice and
presence Of counsel S< ask for adjournment for
few days hope the Court will grant It," And he re-
sumed his seat.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS RESPONSE.
think we're better TO adjourn the examination TO
Wednesday next Meantime, your Honor, have TO
filed on Saturday made information and belief.
The afhdavts just read are definite and positive The
prisoner should be committed 70 the Tonbs
he FALTERs.
As Mr. Hall uttered these last few words the express
sion of Edwards changed In instant,
NO doubt all the scenes OF ms le passed before him
house, and then darker picture considered-,hs
thought of the comparative comfort he had experienced
while the custody Of the detectives at headquarers
again he shuddered the perspective which he
fore him. he looked TO his future associates feons and
murderers by justice from the hauns OF the lowes
and vlest And he hung his head and was silent
The District Attorney remarked that should the deiec
rarily there could be objection made thereto. SO
warrant of commitment made out, and the 0icers
took the youth from the court room and led him out Of
sight Of the gazing crowd
TO THE CELL.
Edward B. Kechum, who had figured bravely in the
bondo RS of the arstocracy and stood forth in all
prominence OF wealth among the nanci Of the street.
trod the sarways and threaded the corridors polluted by
the steps Of the wayward and criminal The officers con
Quoted him to n common cell, known az No. So, which
heuceforth he will share with another Stunned human
being, Dram, who, not month since was accused of
u
walls the defaulter confined, 70 brood over the
Of his folly and think Of the with bit
regret SOmbre and unc6mmuncatise he closed the
inner door OF the cage conceal his shame from mor
eye Previous his retirement he spoke aconicay 70
the attendant physician DR. hodgman and then .a war
grated windows and prison bars TO seek the pIrer
light Of day.
now KHTcBUn WAS CAPTURED.
The manner In which Ketchum caught and
turned to the courts Of justice has been variousy
stated The alleged version Of the facts hos just
ranspired Ketchum had made secret Of his person
the cond day alter the discovery Of his frauds aud
had passed In and out OF his newly chosen abode daily
Two citizens whose have not transpred yet,
with whom he had done business IN Wall street,
and recognized him, and traced him 10 the house in
West Twentieth They then called on Mr. Buell.,
President OF the Importers and Traders Bank, and
stated him that they knew ketchums hiding place.
Mr. Buell. directly to Police Headquarters and com
That officer called detective Gilmore, who was on
duty Ia the detective Office At the time, and
I detained him 10 go In company with President
Buell. ascertain tho truth Of the statements. Kecbum
found had been stated he would be, and taken
into custody Upon the first reception OF the tnforma
President Buell. could believe IL to be true,
Superintendent Kennedy sent tho oliccr as much 70
please the bank president 10 the prisoner deem
ing the story incredul0us one. Thus much for the
In which the great forger captured Presi-
dent Buell. accompanied him Police HeadquarterA and
stood near him when he searched gold pencil
Of curious pattern found In his pocket taken
by the prisoner, who turned TO Mr. Buell. and said, "Mr
Buell. think this IL the most compact little pencil ever
saw" When the kni o WAS taken from him he said,
Don't be afraid bet have that shall do myse
harm have much to live for than die for.
During all this time the officers searching him and
preparing him Tor the vault into which he was directly
Afterwards thrust
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