The New York herald., 1867-02-10
THE EXCISE LAW.
The ConnoIIy-Kennedy Inbred

There were but TWO prisoners arragned at the Fourth
District Police Court yesterday Notwithstanding that
Justice Kelly Is presiding here and has been since
che LIST inst The captains Of the different precncts
a haste 70 show their obedience % the supern-
tendent sent their prisoners down town, which
had the effect Of practically suspending the busi-
meas Of this court The surprising order Of the Police
Superintendent has provoked much Indignation among
the police Justices and Justice Coanoly has been re-
qussted to call meeting Of the Board OF Police Justices
II which he ID prssdsnt order that the united voice
Of the msgstracy might protest against such nterfer-
eoce and assure the people OF the Independence OF this
branch q the judiciary The meeting viii be convened
o:snss which Justice conao yesterday PsS Ss
determination to institute 70 attach the Superintendent
fcs libel N charging him with nalfsasance in ONCE,
the following card 70 unlimited By him 70 tho public
70 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Tho 'scrdsr" issued BY Mr.. Police Superintendent
Kennedy - Published this morning. s 20 utterly false
speot for the position occupy demands contradiction
OF its principal assertions.
The two ofacsrs, Lsvins and Van Gieson, whom was
compelled by my oncal obligations TO commit 70 prison,
were treated by with the utmost eniency and for
bearance. complaint was made against them on oath
So; e z. wah = she Would oSsyIs ns%
stated BY the Sapennsendent In his selfcomplacent
isaoranoe Of ths svidenos the case, but Of out
violation of Law had occurred, without lawful var
rant or authority. Their conduct there 10 IN part
y =: sss: S%D:..ns 1s ney sasss as.s
vioedce upon me made no resistance; when they
took me o the station house Mr.. Levns pulled pistol
and put it 70 my head and they took me BY the collar
and dragged me out; they dragged me with violence.
and threw me down on the sidewalk while going along
told them several times had committed no
offence and was ready go with them TO any place
they pleased without the Of any forcen Other and
subsequent acts Of wanton ufansm towards their prs
oner, accompanied BY language unit Tor publication
for utterance before the audience assembled
room, appear in the testimony against those officers
me, could not, without such violation Of nv oiicai
duties as would render me amenable to impeachment
and its consciousness, refrain from issuing the
filed in this court on Monday, the 2sth day
Of January last On the following day.
q a. o the o. the
Monday, the 4th or February at which time they
informed of the Of the complaint against them
nominal Of $500 each and then permitted 70
60 their parole until the Wednesday following Having
tailed to appear ont on that day warrant for their "a arrest @
lowing day, when they defanty and contumacously
fused 70 give any explanation Of their conduct or deny
defence and declined enter into bonds answer and
although gentleman present Of undoubted responsibility
70 Sa h
still further time for reflection, until the following
day. Yesterday, the 9Th instant, they again
and every overture Of Oemency. proering them still
further time for consultation and advice II they
gu.,ea IT, they both replied n with dosgeo pssnaclsy .l,
tive determination 70 give bail upon the charge
The Law left me alternative but 70 commit them to
prison In default Of the sureties required.
These the simple facts Comment upon thom is
unnecessary. The questions TO be decided these:
"Have the subordinate oce Of the l.w become 90 ar
authorities may no longer inquire into their acts :"
Are the magistrates elected by the people TO be coerccd
Of those and solemn duties for the faithful per-
f0rAnce Of which they responsible mot only 70 the
law but 70 their constituents their consciences, and
- MICHAEL CONNOLLY. Police Justice.
NHw YoRz, Jaausry .. 1857.
y Arrests for vielaei0u Of tho I.aw,
william Baird, Of 2ss Fint avenue, arraigned be-
Soes Justice Dodge yesterday charged with exhibiting
gn % The sect that liquor was Tor sale 1t his estab
iAmsnt be being unlcsassd As gsvs bail in 500 p
answer osk Ss. fsf e1
Justice Dowfng yesterday held the following named
sons bail In the Of 800 each on the charge Of
vtsiasing the excise law:-Charles w. simpson, 632
Duns sds Greenwich street, John Fisher. II Liberty
street.
Meeting ef the Kings Ceusty Liqsor Dealers.
Yesterday afternoon meeting or the Kinss county
qssr dealers hsld q Montague Hail. Brooklyn. for
ths obecs Of receiving the reports Of local committees
and lsvising for influencing legislative action
A Albeny Reporters being sxeisded fom attendance.
she DsocSsAng Of the needing failed 70 sraasplrs FOR
puble tnf0rmatson.
Che Law ln Westcheseer Csunty.
"A meeting of Germans was hsll q Aorrisanis. few
incs for shs purpose Of taking into consdsraon
IN Esciss aw and the action taken In reference TO the
excise question b. the German Republican Central Cor
missss. se New York, which rscsnIy appointet osn
misass ess the psrposs Il presenting 70 the
cisn fss Modification x the Excise ". rrracS,sW
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