The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-07

q. Was that man the orisoner1 A cannot say;
cannot idensliy the man, did not know him before
tnere was great crowd collected, and the man passed
from my sight, remained little while Afterwards 10
the room examining the scene where gentleman
shot TINT IS all know or heart; my back was TO the
deceased when heard tue report
Counsel for The prisoner reserved his right
examine The witness
There were other Witnesses present on the part OF
tho prosecution.
APPLICATION FOR rErTER jan ACCOMMODATIONS.
MT hauiey, counsel for the prisoner, applied 10 the
mag Siate 10 have better accommodations assigned 10
the prisoner than the cell in which he was confp ed
He said that General Cole had been badly wounded in
the bowels ana was liable 70 die al any moment. He
would never ve 10 stand his trial IL he we're kept IN the
cell He suggested that an examination DO made By o
surgeon ana ms condition should turn out 10 he as
represented, that he be removed 10 some conve-
nent place. The suggestion seemed to him proper
ont, ana that common humanity demanded compliance
with IL.
MI Bailey stated that so far as the prosecution was
concerned there was objection to the change II any
more suitable place could DO found IN the jail He did
not see any necessity for the medical examination.
MT. Hadley said he had been informed by the jailer
that better room could be assigned to General Cole but
be 1.-THE ailer) could not take the responsibility OF put
ting him IN any other place than the cells. General
Cole had been wounded In the service of his country
and entitled TO whatever consideration due TO
that fact and to his course OF conduct for five years
Mr. Bailey stated that irrespective OF that he had no
objection TO the prisoner having the very best quarters
tho Jail could Afford consistent with his safe custody.
Mr. Hadley asked Magistrate the District
Attorney would be kind enough TO suggest that the
The Sheriff entering the room Il the time, was inquired
OF In reference to the jail accommodations but said
there spare 10 which the prisoner could be
removedthe three up stairs being occupied by
debtors and female prisoners.
The prisoner, having asked and obtained leave to
make statement related how his horse had been shot
under him and fallen upon him, crushing his bowels
dead, tied his horse and carried distance in
that way how he continued IN that condition for two
days, until part Of his bowels sloughed or how ever
since the slightest neglect caused him dan
gerous suffering and how the greatest neces-
sary in order that he might not lose his life.
After further discussion and consideration the jailer
stated that no would try and make some ar
rangement for the better accommodation Of the prisoner
WHAT BECAME OF TIE ARTICLES TAKEN FROM TIE
DECEAsED
Mr. Gillespie the Coroner who had held the inquest
the body OF Mr. Hscock, being In the room, In
taken from the person Of the deceasedf
Tho Coroner replied that he had delivered them up to
the brother Of the deceased, Frank.
q Whenf A. Yesterday morning.
e. Did you take any receipt for tho articiesf A. !
O viii you allow me to sec III A. will IL the Dis.
trict Attorney has no objection; do not know that
have any right TO show IL.
The Assistant District Attorney remarked that he had
The Coroner after searching his pockets stated that
he had not the receipt with him.
Mr. Hadley then applied 70 the Judge to issue sub
produce the letters pspors memoranda and articles OF
personal property exclusive Of money securities evil
dences Of ndebtedness found on the person of the de-
ceased
The Judge wrote the subpoena asked for.
Mr. Hadley remarked that he understood the District
Attorney wished TO close the case BY Saturday ~ 10
present 1t to the Grand Jury on Monday next
Mr.. Bailey said It was 80.
cessary the Court OF Oyer and Tsrminer at which the
trial would take place, would not meet I'LL November
next However, he did not anticipate any dinicuty in
taken from the person Of the deceased should have
remained In the possession Of the until after the
70 be-
order OF the magistrate in regard 70 their disposition
The coroner remarked that he had NO right 70 detan
manded them and was entislsd to them That was the
law as laid down to him.
hm) SAID ii seemed 70 him that was the duty OF the
prosecution TO require the production Of those articles
Mr. Bailey said the prosecution did not desre them
Mr.. Hadley replied that he was aware Of that
Mr. Bailey went to say that the prosecutian had
objection TO these articles being produced but did not
think Il worth while 70 send for them
Mr.. Hadley requested tho magistrate TO DO kind
enough 70 issue the subpoena 70 IN officer with direc
fence TO subpons IL own Witnesses aad suggested thai
the result could be reached By ssgraphng 70 Frank
hisc Sc M. 70 ssnd on tns s :sa. s $500
the articles produced
M. Da,lsy did mot think that The people should
the defence 10 this esss more than any other case
Judge Parsons 10 NJ Hadleyl-Why not enoloee cha
3 ss - : DOWN n
need not comet = -
Mr. Hadley-Ys4 can do that
Judge Parsons-0r will send u 70 the Police Justice
Mr.. HadIey-That will probably DO moro eIectuaL
The magistrate accordingly sent the subpoena with
that message 70 the police magistrate q Syracuse
the examination was then adjourned till tomorrow
morning al ton O'Clock.
The object Of tho prisoners council in desiring the
production OF the papers and other articles found tho
person OF the deceased IT, Of course the hope OF finding
evidence therein Of Tho improper relations existing be
tween him and the prisoners vita The conduct Of th,
coroner 10 surrenderng these things Ia certainly unds