The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-21
Forgery and Deception-Auest of General
III. G. WaTd-His Guilt and Flight.

A notice appears in our advertising columns,
from the officers of the North American Fire In
surance Company, that will sadden the hearts of
very many of our citizens. General Henry G.
Ward, SO we'll and favorably known in this city.
and who had won the esteem OF all who knew
him, has suddenly fallen. Four years since he
enlisted as o soldier in the ranks OF the 25th
Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, and q few
months since returned after four years service,
holding generals commission. 1t is but few
days back that his name appeared as one of the
distinguished soldiers who have been confirmed
by the Senate in the rank of Brevet Brigadier-
General.
Having retired to civil life, he was in Deeem.
Der last recommended to the insurance company
for appointment as a general agent. He was so
appointed, and the comrany was congratulated
on the success OF their board in securing SO
promising representative. A few weeks since
he was married to one Of our interesting and
estimable young ladies. On the Goth ultlmo he
LETT with his young wife for the West, on q busi-
ness tour for the company, and while at the
Weddel House, Cleveland, Ohio, was arrested
for alleged forgery committed in 1861. He was
arrested at the inStigation Of Mr. James Horner,
OF Minnesota, who filed an affidavit setting
forth the following statements:-On OF about the
lst day of Septem Der, 1861, a man giving his
name as William A. LecroiX presented check
for payment at the countlng-room OF Messrs.
Temple IL Beaupre, in ST. Paul, Mimi. 1t was
signed by b. F. Pratt, and dated ST. Peter,
Mimi, September /, 1861. The check called
Tor $3.50 in gold, which was paid. 1t was after
wards discovered to be a forged paper, and all
efforts o.tind the Whereabouts of LecroiX proved
unavaihng. Mr.. Horner, however, recognized
in General Ward the torger, and entered pro-
ceedings against him as stated Confident as
were his friends that 1t was q case of mistaken
identity, bail was given in the sum of $1,000, and
he returned to this city with the proposed inten.
tion of returning to- Cleveland on Wednesday
last with facilities 10 dlsprOve the charge. He
left here ON Monday morning last, for the al
legged purpose OF returning to Cleveland In com
pany with member of the house OF Spofford
X No ri rxuith hxuhn ha az ,nA
to have been associated for several years prior to
his enlistment in the 25th Regiment.
He alleged to his triends he should prove that
he was in Liverpool as the correspondent of that
house at the time OF the forgery, and thus prove
an Gli6i. But he has failed to appear at Cleve-
land at the time appointed, and now it turns out
that the house of Spotlord, Tileston q Co. never
knew him. He has forfeited his bonds, deceived
his friends, and sdder than all else, has crushed
young heart so recently contded 10 his care
and affection.
Previous to hls departure it was suggested to
him that, as some inquiry might be made con-
cerning his history prior TO his appearance here
in 1862, it would be well for him TO furnish some
information, putting it in such shape that it
could be used. He readily responded by writing
the following
"HARrFoRD, Conn, March o, 1866 In accord
ance with your wish submit herewith the following
memoranda cOncernlng nysef:-
"BeIng left an orphan in l6S2-at two years OF
age-I was placed under the guardianship of Mr..
Hham BTOoNs, of Jamaica, Long Island.
"At eighteen years OF age entered the Unled
STATES Marine Corps and served there for three
years,
"At twenty-One entered the employment OF Spot.
ford, TilestOn & Co, No. 20 Broadway, New York,
and in 1856 transferred to the house of the LIVER
pool correspondent OF that frm-James Grimshaw
& Co., No. G0re (old) With them 1 remained
till 1862 when returned home and entered the 25th
Connecticut Volunteers, since when | believe my
history is known to you HENRY g, WARD"
1t is reported that he went TO New York on
Monday, and on Wednesday sailed for Europe,
but it is not positively known.-HdrJord Times
March IL.