The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-14

Superintendent Kennedy Charged with Libel
Examination at the Tombs-A Scene in
Court, &c.
At halfpast two o'clock yesterday afternoon saper'n
tendent Kennedy appeared before Justice Downing,
the Tombs at the request Of that gentleman to
the following complaint sworn to by Justice Michael
Connolly OF this city,
STATE OF NEw yoRK, CrrY AND COUNTY or NEw YORK
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city and county Of New York and has been sach for Ave
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that 01 a the
turn Of Thomas ceesan against Thomas and Richard
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and form as therein ,s set 6o aa said
this deponen the final disposition Of the complaint
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said and Van Gesen made no defence whasSsr
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bail from them entirely the act OF this deponen IN his
did participate claim the right participate in that
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the usual IN similar eases suggested aud fol
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Kennedy o, Of Md;srspoa9 Pc
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to force under and
the members OF the force embraced in attached the
OFFICE or SUPERINTENDENT Sr FIT
When becomes unsafe the police force
70 perform his dny lest BY So doing he shoas
hm,sf nal, and assrsdaop also The duty
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made by liquor dealer whom they had arrested.
law having taken
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course Intended be pursued toward all other faithful
from taking or sending any under arrest Mr.
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animation or commitment The Twelfth Nineteenth Twen
and Thirty second precincts viii persons they
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c Court for special orders as TO the court they shall be
District
That this deponen the magistrate referred n and by
the said or and that each and every Sns o. the state
70 the said Levns and Van Gesen who he police
against whom and intended thereby
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IL this deposition set forth; that this dsponsss charges
said order was and not only wholly Wanting and aSju
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been IN copies each Of stat station
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deal. with according dk % law MICHAEL CONNOLLY
@ nna S.ys this sh day " Feb
Air. Kennedy having read the above adavit. said he
aid not wish for any preliminary examination.
Co1noy saa tnas e rcgar1eo oa ne hoped
suitable bonds
Justice Dowling-1 think tina, Mr. Kennedy's position
Superintendent Of Pole Is sufficient for his
appearance at any time when called upon
Justice Connolly-Yes that would be all yer, well II
himself powers which would not be tolerated under
most dcspotic government OF Europe
Justice Downg-Wth all due respect TO you Judge
Connolly, think that his position SUFFICIENT guarantee
as believe yours TO be- similar charge wore brought
Judge Connolly-I am much obliged to you for the
compliment know that my position is sufficient but
this creatures is entirely different under the circum-
stances.
Justice Dowlng-Mr Kennedy, you win now be ex-
amined on this complaint You will be At liberty
not any question that may be asked Of
Justice Connoily-I wish 70 have the Police Com
missoners subpnnaed to give evidence 70 whether
Justice Dowiing-Ths superintendent has waived OK
animation, and We cannot, therefore, examine these
gentlemen
Justice Connolly is customary to hold such
nations q
OF the Comm issioners.
Mr.. Kepnedy-I waive all this
Justice ConnoIly-I know you Of old, Kennedy.
Mr.. Kennedy have known you when you sold rum
1t two cents glass
Justice Connolly-You miserable thing You got .
gooi deal Of Il, but paid for any. Naughter)
Superintendent Keunedy--Shut up
Justice Connolly-I have known you TO cheat your
partner, Hill; and ask your sister, n-law Colonel Ken
nedy's wife, and her orphan children. what you did 70
them.
Superintendent Kennsdy-win you shut up your big
heady
Al this stage OF the amusing proceedings between su
periuendent and Judge Justice Bowling nterfered and
order again restored.
On being questioned by the clerk Mr.. Kennedy replied
as follows:--My name Is John A. Kennedy; 1 am .
native Of Baltimore, state Of Maryand reside No.
1856 West Twenty second street. Superintendent Of
the Metropolitan Police Of the State Of New York.
lIauehter)
Judge ConnOly--Ths State Of New York; aye, 'shs
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Mr.. Kennedy-In regard to the charge am Of course
innocent Of IL want speedy trial. and, therefore,
waive an examination.
Mr.. Kennedy then signed the necessary papers and
soon after left the court smiling doubtless 10
was good thing, the idea of his being examined
police court The anidaviis and other charges will be-
Immediately sent to the Grand Jury take what action
hey ma seaa in tho