The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-08
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The Arrested-One Ofthem Threatens a Habeas
COrpus-He Thinks Better of Ii and Elects to
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The Arrested-One Ofthem Threatens Habeas
COrpus-He Thinks Better of Ii and Elects to
Stay in Prison.
At the preliminary hearing given yesterday after
moon bV Alderman Kerr to Thomas X. Eagan, John
Stockton, Robert Hamilton John keenan, and
their completely in the shooting of Revenue Detec
tive Brooks, several witnesses having been examined
for the Commonwealth, the Alderman discharged
Julian keenan,, but determined to commit the
others for a further hearing.
L. G. Cassidy, ESQ.,, representing Thomas X. Eagan
said there was nothing submitted against his client
and therefore demanded his discharge The testi-
mony in regard to this man was to the effect that
short time after the shooting Of Mr.. Brooks, Eagan
went to Brenade's store, No. 233 North Front street.
wrapped two pistols piece of paper and left them
for Mr.. Stockton; ana when he was spoken to about
the shooting he said he had known two weeks before
that 1t would occur, ana tnat Brooks deserved 1t,
release him, but committed him with the Others for
q further examination
Mr. Cassidy then gave notice that ne would take out
writ of habeas corpus for the discharge of Eagan
and bring it before Judge Brewster this morning
This having appeared in the morning papers, there
was much Interest eVnCed by the public in the pro-
babe result OF such proceeding, many being Curl
her would set at large defendant whose prelimi-
nary examination had not yet been concluded by the
committing magistrate. Consequently, there was
large rush TO the different courts TINS morning, and
the prevailing question was, 'Where and when that
hearing going to take place"
The crowd, however, had collected only for dis
appointment, for it was soon discovered that the
lawyers had thought better of the matter, and had
concluded not to take out the writ to abide by the
Alderman's decision.
This morning the condition of Mr.. Brooks was as
Certaned to have not materially changed since yes
terday afternoon. He passed comparatively quiet
night, sleeping TRANQUILITY at intervals, and aWaking
refreshed. still his condition is critical 1t would
take but brief while, should his symptoms become
unfavoTable, for death to ensue. He is constantly
attended by his physicians, and watched with the
most sOlicitous care. If the sympathy of the public
could insure his recovery, ere long he would again
be upon his feet.
AS the interest in his condition increases and the
circumstances of the cowardly attack upon him be-
come better known popular indignation at the crime
wakes still more intense, Various the ejacula-
tons concerning the perpetrators OF the deed one
hears along the street. 'Ihe first lamp-post for the
Viainsln ~ may serve as sample OF the words The
arrest of the dastards would afford the people the
highest qualification. Aproud feather will be placed
in any oficer's cap who secures their capture.
AT half. .past 70 Mr.. Brooks reported to be in
diving condition. and his legal advisers were busiy
engaged in settling up his worldly affairs, and be-
cnring his signature to necessary documents
THE PEACH MARKET-The price OF peaches this
morning is as foows:-For ordinary, GO cents good
SO@9O cents; extra, 1925; super extra, $500 pei
The arrivals on Delaware avenue aggregate zoos
baskets, as folloWs:- , ~, 49,.
from Sassafras river, Md. Cygnet from WhortoI
creek, with Il, 1856 baskets. ~, g., O.
Steamers Jersey Blue and Perry, from Smyrna
DEL with 1900 baskets.
Rarges d. X Kennedy, from Bohemia river, Nd
Canal Md w w. Suits, Daylight, David and Lucy
and Rufus wiley, from Odessa, with Is, l63 baskets
Rchooners Franklin and Village Bele iron
Odessa, with 100 baskets - 49,, $4,000.
SIoOps Active from Lston tree farm; Lafayette
from Whitehall; and Lucy Isabella. from ODESSA
Del, with $500 baskets.
NOT HIs.-Isaac White a black man, was arreste'