The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-26

hill street. near the water, had been ropDeu Vi au
iron chest containing large amount in specie, be-
sides grconbacks, State bills and Confederate
money, also many papers OF great valuo. Hc was
the first witness for the prosecution, and his tcsti-
mony proved that his house was entered Oh tho
night of the Goth, BY board being placed from the
ground to the piazza, and the window belnS
wrenched open, a chair was placed on tho ground
and the chest handed out to somo party who stood
ON the chair to receive it. In tho morning the
board was found leaning against the piazza, out the
chair and chest wero gone, The family were not
disturbed by the noise and were only cwaro OF
their loss in the morning.
Lieutenant HENDRICKS, of tho detective torce'
testified to the arrest, having been informed the
next morning of the facts by Mr.. KENNEY. He
Immediately notified his officers, appointing two
to follow the trail; but all were empowered to oe
on the lookout. A clue was soon found, and on
examination the suspected parties were arrested
and proved to be participants IN the robbery.
They we're found at q dance in Cannon street, ana
when arrested were dressed in gorgeous array.
They gave their names as Harris and Shideu and
when carried to the Office, Shidell turned States
evidence. On searching them, pockct-books were
found on cach-that on Harris containing $40 IN
gold, IS cents in silver, and s34 in bills.
Officer HEDr deposcd that he obtained clue,
and by following it up discovered Harris and
Shedell in o dance house in Cannon street. he
climbed over the fence and arrested them IN the
house. From Tho evidence furnished by ShedelL
Liout. HENDRICKS and himself went to house at
the corner of King and Lambol streets, occupied
by Nelson Berwick, and found the chest IN an
old vol and the papers and Confederate money IN
the privy. They have never boen able to catch
Berwick as he left the city Immediately aftor the
robbery.
John ShedeD substanEated this testimony, and
said that he had gone to Berwick's house on the
night of the 10Th to pay visit and llnew nothing
of the robbery. About 12 he heard Berwick and
Harris go out, and followed them to the Mr.
KENNY's house. and saw Harris enter and hand
the chest to Berwick. He did not participate in
the robbery, and was given portion OF tho spolls
merely as hush money. The chest was broken
open with an axe in Berwick's yard; and after the
contents were taken out, it was thrown into the
old we'll, and the papers into the privy. He went
out with Harris and Berwick to several stores,
and purchased clothing, &C.; left Berwick, and
went with Elarris to the ball. he identified the
papers, pocket books, and o knife that had been
found in Harris pocket.
sADoRE LEWIS identified both Shedell and
Harris, and testified to selling them clothes and
changing s1OO bill for Harris.
This closed the testimony for the prosecution,
and none appearing for the defence, the Attor-
ney-General briefly reviewed tho case, and stated
that he would waive the Indictment for burglary
and simply request verdict of larceny, as that
crime could be punished by the State laws.
ARTHUR P. LINING, Esq, replied for the defence,
and presented the case in its most favorable Light
to the consideration Of the jury.
Judge MUNRO, in few words, charged the jury,
who, without leaving The box returned verdict in
accordance with his charge-Guilty Of Grand Lar
ceny.
The State Us. JOHN PENDERs, JAS. SMITH and
THos. RILEY, for boarding vessel and not wearing
license, was called. R. ". SEYMOUR, Esq, for
the defence.
A sealed verdict was left by the jury.