New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-09
THE FIRST WARD HOMICIDE.
A CARD FROM MR.. SPENCER.

To THE PUBLIC: Coroner Cornelius Flynn, on
Saturday last held inquest the body OF Archibald
Douglas. His messenger Qiaey) summoned the jury
who were present and The following facts
clearly and by
on Friday (Oct 29) last Thomas Jackson deputy
sheriff and officer Of the Court OF General Sessions was
standing on the of Battery and Washington.
ST., conyersing with Douglas No harsh or unpleasant
language used between them they hdd no quarrel
political or Othcrrse man named Cody came along,
called over and told by jackson that he was thief
and a sucker Cody replied that he was no thief;
that 1t shame TO call him one; that Jack:
son knew better. Jackson again called Cody thief
and sucker, and said that he would break his
nose A young named Leary, standing by, said TO
Jackson 'YOu wont break his nose" whereupOn Jack
and violently with ms fist struck Cody the mouth and
then struck Leary in the face As Leary thus attacked
tween LeaTy and Jackson, and placing his hands on
either side OF JacksOns waist froned him. evidently to
try 10 stop the difficulty, and while situated Leary
struck Jackson on the side OF the head Meshane an
oyster dealer near by then separated all Leary went
Douglas went into Brannigans saloon upon the
Then Jackson AGAIN struck CODY roient bow drew
the act of coming out OF the Westinghouse. door
of the saloon, ran after him pistol in hand
Douglas, surprised and frightened, ran back into
the saloon and closed the door after him. Jackson rushed
10 the door, shored 1t OPEN and chased Douglas rho ran
Tor his Ire 10 me Battery place door, and had just reached
il rhe from behind Jackson fired. The ball struck Doug
las 81 me back part OF ne head gad ne teL Jackson
the pistol in his right hand, struck Cody again with his
Iis auu tu' ~ h and Wished 70 HSbt him Riley
begged 70 be let alone An officer came and Jackson
was arrested. THUS was murdered an noiiensive, de-
fenseess and unarned man. cold blood without prov
OcatOn and by shot from behind when living for Ills life
The Jury found this homicide justihable. The real
author Of this outrage has not been exposed. ! Gall
upon the dssentient member OF the jury 20 expose him.
Coroner Flynn In the teeth Of this Infamous verdict
dered Jackson into close confinement and this morning
promptly gave the papers TO DistrietAttorney Garyin
Mr. M S nn Oh e eaPesy Snd manny ala his duty
under circumstances Of peril and trial That the papers
will promptly be placed before the Grand jury and that
this Jackson will be promptly tried do not doubt IL
is my earnest hope and belief that he will DO gwen fair
trial by impartial jury, who Will give verdict accord
'"S ~ 'D' -" anu '-'"''' CHARLES g. SPENCER.
FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF DISABLED SOLDIERS
The Ladies' Union Relief Association, the
same patriotic organization which the means OF
accomplishing much good for soldiers during the
war; opened Fair for the benefit Of disabled soldiers at
Apollo Hail. last evening" and judging from the crowds
going in and coming out, the underakingwil be most
successful. The was embellished with flags and
patriotic notices, ana the usual number OF charming
young ladies In attendance endeaVOrng TO begue
the visitor OF his loose Change The Jacobs Well VIII
Woman that lived I'm Shoe, and the numerous booths
for the sale OF fancy articles flowers, candies, and
books, some Of the attractions There was also
display Of oil paintings bearing such names as Geo Q;
Lanbdin, James and William Hart, w. H. Beard and
others, ana table filled with slyerware much Of which
was presented by Tiffany Co. An immense quilt
also attracted attention. The ladies OF Dr. Chapin's
church had large booth OF fancy articles. Dr. Chaplin
was PeSeIT anu wac Uaeu II1" b or 9V f TT h NE
object that the fair presented all sorts OF articles at
fair price, and that every could be suited from the
bin Of fare but he did not think It fair for them call
upon him for speech when lie unprepared. lie
laid especial stress upon the fact that 1t
was not a charity they were engaged in, but
paying debt ~ the Republic. The Rev DR.
Thomas New.YOrk Agent for the National Asylums for
Soldiers followed IN few remarks He said that II was
most certainly debt they trying pay and that
this Association nudging the arm Of the nation, IL
were not to forget il. What they must do
for the families Of soldiers ItI true they get should
get a
also asy ums to which needy soldiers co. but very
few would leave their families TO for them
selves. The only question dying soldier asks is What
will become Of my family ~ Col Lansing also spoke
Gen, sge was expected, but did not appear; supenn
ssT1eeGf ~ Police John A. Kennedy introduced the
sDeokers the Fair VIII ccatlnue all tie week.