The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-13
THE GAGGED sArE.3URsEER.
Efforts to C0mpromise-A Quick Indictment
and n speedy Trial--Quecr Maneuvring.

Efforts to C0mpromise-A Quick Indictment
and speedy Frial--Queer Mnneuvring.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, Oct. IL, 1869.
Walter Williams who was arrested IN New York
Saturday morning by Detective Mcconnell, charged
with blowing open the safe OF tho Duchess County
Mutual Insurance Company, at their ONCE in
Market street. In this city, at three O'Clock on the
morning Of his arrest, was brought here last night
by oihcer Graham. After preliminary examna-
ton before Recorder Robert u. Taylor he was
fully committed and locked up. Yesterday
the Circuit Court aud Court Of oyer ana Terminer.
Judge Joseph f. Barnard presiding, convened
here, and parties interested, fearing that quick
work you'd be made with Williams, immediately
commenced TO hint az compromising the matter
Early tins morning Mr. William L. Howe of New
York, the prisoners counsel, had an interview with
his client In his cell OF an hours duration, when he
emerged into the street. and being joined by Sergeant
James, OF the Twentieth New York precinct, the two
proceeded to the ONCE OF lie Grand Dodge, the
treasurer OF the robbed insurance company,
when Mr.. Dodge and MIR. Howe proceeded to an
upper room, where a conversation was held, the
purport OF which has not yet transpred. Meeting
with Detective Mcconnell, also Of the Twentieth
New York precinct questioned him relative to the
progress Of the case. He replied, whats the use
OF sending the prisoner TO state Prison when $1,000
or 5000 will secure his pardons Taey can get Gil
the bonds back, but 1t has got to be worked nne."
District Attorney William J. Thorne stated to me
that during this morning gentleman or respect
ability and standing In this city approached him and
said, ~ think this thing can be all arranged so that
part OF those bonds can be returned. How do you
stand In the matter? WIN you stand by any
agreement or arrangement Mr. Dodge Will maKe?"
Mr. 1holne replied, IL do not think Mr.. Dodge VIII
make any arrangement he hadn't ought to. They
get all the bonds back for all care, but snail
prosecute the case TO the utmost" The two then
separated.
la the meantime the case had been presented to
the Grand Jury, and at eleven O'Clock this morning
prise Of all present. and presented an indictment
against Walter Williams for burglary in the third
read 1t, when Mr.. Howe in behalf OF the prisoner,
pleaded not guilty, ana said lin this case, may it
please Sas Honor 5se avn was ar
brought here, when he waived an examination.
The case is an important one and OF great niagni-
tude. have heard nothing OF the details; therefore
ask that II may be set down Tor trial at the next
District Attorney Thorne-we deem it advisable,
your Honor to deal out swift justice; and / am
ready to try the case within two hours or imme-
diately after finish case now have on hand.
Mi. Howe-in all sincerity would say that 1t will
be advantageous TO the real prosecutors and the
people not TO urge indecent haste. Tae ease Will
require the attendance OF four or five witnesses from
New YORK. Therefore again ask tina a reasonable
delay De granted. We ask no motion for pail.
committed four or five days ago. ANY OF the wit
nesses can be procured In short time; therefore
shall put the case down for Thursday next, at which
time the prisoner viii be expected TO MAKE O good
and sufficient excuse Tor ADJOURNMENT.
Here Dir. Howe again pressed u further adjourn
ment.
The Court-We think you can be ready day after
tomorrow. There Is no one who cannot prove where
he was Tour or i've days ago
Mr.. Howe-Will not the District Attorney let the
matter rest till the real prosecutors could fix time
for the trial to take placer
The Court-We cannot listen TO such proposition.
The Matter is now IN the hands of the people; the
real prosecutors the losers OF the property have
nothing to do with 1t.
Mr.. HONEYWELL, we shall be here on Thursday,
but don't DelieFe we shall be prepared for trial.
The case throughout exciteS the greatest interest
ana the court room on Thursday viii he crowded
v 18th listeners.