The New York herald., 1869-02-23
The CAMBRZLESG AyD PYyE BOND RoB.
RERY.

Another Arrest In the Case and Recovery Of
Bonds-Persistent Pursuis of tho Prisoner
He II C0mmifred to she Tembs.
Captain J0urtan, Of the Sixth precinct and detec-
tive McCord OF the Central once, yesterday morning
arrived in this city from Cincinnati having in custo-
dy George King alias Charles Holorook, who stands
charged with being concerned with John Dobbs, pre-
viousy arrested, In bHrglariously entering the oce
Of Messrs. CambreIeng 3 Pyne, No. II Wall street,
on the 1st Of January, and then BY means OF false
keys opening the safe and stealing threfrom
United States, railroad and other bonds to the
amount Of 100000 with which they escaped.
resulted In his arrest on the 2tth uttm0 by Captain
Jourdan, who then recovered about SO, 900 OF the
stolen bonds; but King, alias Holbr0ok who was EN-
ployed as scrvener BY the above named nrm, deemed
u unwise to remain nere and consequently ned to
information pt K;rg was = Sncrnat nrenno
he immediately proceeded thither, and placing him
self IN communication with Chief OF Police Ruiiin,
January and left on the 2lst Captain Jourdan
waited all the I'd instant, when he returned home;
soon after which he received despatch from Mont
gomery, Ala, informing him that King had been
arrested there and would be held subject to his order
Detectives McCord and Woodbridge were accordingly
despatched to the former capital OF the Confederate
STATES, but on arriving there much to their disgust
found that the wrong KING had been arrested, the
R[sonsr Deaa a one o. oana % o. Tovlng mnstrels.
wild goose chase. returned TO New York, and SUBJ
sequenty going TO Cincinnati Captain Jourdan gave
Chief Runin minute description OF the fugitive for
whom he was In search and everything connected
with his history, habits &c. but without then gaining
any further Information concerning tine where
ab0uts of King. Again did the New York
Officers return, but only few days had
elapsed when Chief Rutiin summoned them to Gin
cnnatl again In great haste 1t having been learned
that King had reappeared in that city. Reaching
there IN the night Captain Jourdan and detective
McCord reported to Chief Kufin and immediate
search was made for King, alias Holbrook.
After several days and nights OF hard labor the
shrewd fugitive was discovered in his hiding place
and secured by the officers. Upon him traced to
his possession found $685. 900 OF the bonds stolen
from Messrs. Cambreeng Pyne, which the officers
took In charge. or the stolen bonds about $4,000
are still missing, but Captain J0nfdan Is in posses
sion OF lns.rmat,~su Which may lead 70 their
recovery. Since ms escape, ir2H vls city King,
Who is very talented man, About twenty -1ve years
OF age and born in one OF the New England States,
has led very reckless life, according to reports
made by the officers who effected his arrest Pre-
vlous to his fright and escape from CINCINNATI
King had hired whole house magnihcently fur
nshed, and IN which he lived like prince with an
acquaintance or two. His means, Of course, were
abundant, and he spent money with lavish hand.
who Is indicted for the larceny, was taken before
Recorder Hackett and committed to the Tombs for
trial.
Great credit is due to Captain Jourdan and. Chief
Ruifin OF Cincinnati, as well MS the other officers
who have figured in the case. for their vigilance and
skill In bringing the case to such successful issue.
Both Dobbs and King alias Holbrook will be speed
lily broughs TO trial before the Court OF General Ses
slOns.