The New York herald., 1871-01-10
q II r TX ~ I r e.
Another Terrible Lesson Taught
by Judge Bedford.
Case Of Disembowelling-An Ex-Convict Re
convicted-The "Wanton Use Of the Knife
to be Suppressed by SPEEDY Trials
and Prompt Punish me at''-Re-
marks by Judge Bedford

The increase or crime In New York ana the calami.
ties II entails-m0re particularly through the wan.
ton and reckless uso OF the pistol ana the Knife
almost seems TO "grow with that it feeds
upon" Notwithstanding the best efforts OF those
entrusted with the prevention and punishment OF
crime We have had, to be sure, too many SAD
examples OF the inefllcency OF the officers OF tho
law-tnose to whom the prevention or crime or its
quick detection are entrusted lin some memorable
cases or late. But, on the trial, condemnation ana
punishment OF criminals. when brought before tho
courts also have had the most perfect assurance
OF protection to life and property SO far az those
three concomitants OF tho '.stern necessitiesD OF
these times OF crime and outrage can be relied upon
for such protection.
The burglars and panel taieves 1t to be devoutly
hoped have been pretty well squeched out OF late,
and an apparent cessation or Tins order OK CRIME IL
sort OF evidence or assurance OF thus hope IN the
Court OF General Sessions duri g the past year, the
record shows with what uDyieidlng and tenacious
grasp offenders In this line held their dread
account" ana how inexorably punishment followed
conviction. But later
THE PISTOL AND KNIFE
have added their victims to the long list or those
who have suffered from the prevalence or this spe-
cles Of crime In our midst and consigned those who
turned these weapons against their fellow man to
the gaows, and to that worse punishment, the ltn-
gerng death or long imprisonment. There is one
class OF our citizens. the dangerous class Of the
order we refer to-wh0 are In the habit OF using
the knife or razor upon most all OCCASIONS OF travis
and feuds and alterations In which they happen to
become engaged. This Is probably owing 10 the
fact that great numbers OF cDored people in our
midst have come from the South, where the example
OF the chivalry gave them pe3.cltnt for It's mur-
derous use. Even at the present moment IL would
al kan IN not
classic weapon, and are discardlng the use OF tne
pistol But that It Is dangerous and unucky
weapon 10 carry in New York Will Ue found on the
trial o. the man Evans, and the
SENTENCE OF JUDGE BEDFORD,
after Evans conviction in the Court OF General Se5.
sIous, the full particulars OF which we subjoln:-
THE TRIAL OF CHARLIE, EVANS CHARGED WITH STAB.
BtNG CHARLES CHAPEL.
The most Interesting case disposed OF yesterday In
TINS court was charge or feionious assault pre-
feried against u notorious character named Thomas
Evans by Charles ChapDeI
TESTIMONY.
Cnappel testified that on the night OF the 10th OF
December, while standing at the door OF sailors
boarding house in Baxter street, the prisoner came
up 20 nim and after using opproUIous epitnet
struck him win ms list aud then cut hin In the ab-
domen shoulder and arms with a razor. Tne wound
In the stomach was severe that ntestncs pro-
truded He went to a druggist AID had the wounds
dressed, ald was under doctors care eight days.
The complainant who said he gave the pr .soaer no
provocation mad him arrested three-quarters OF an
hour afterwards.
TESTIMONY or OFFICER MORGAN.
Officer Morgan testified that the prisoner came
and that he found Chapel 10 drag store with mis-
bowels hanging out lie Dr0u sht nln TO the station
house soon as lie could. and upon eXa mining him
he iound his clothes cut IN three dlnerenL places
rHH PRISONERS STATEMENT.
Thomas Evans the accused, gave his version OF
the affair, stating that when he was passing through
the door he saw Cnappel and two three Others
standing there: that ne kind OF toucned Cnappel .
little wncreupon the complainant showed him ana
threatened 70 "masnn him IN The mouth; that they
had night IN the street. ana he (Gnappel) jumped
on top OF aim. and the boarding house Keeper pulled
SAY
Chapel have a kue tnat nc received "A cut IN the
nose; thar one OF his tCnappelsl friends hit NJ him
aud that he ran away lie aCcouateu Tor the stab
bing OF the complainant by saying that IN The scuie
some OF his owl friends must nave cut MIN.
THE DEFENCE.
Manuel Gilbert, the boarding house keeper, stated
that ne saw the two men hghtiug aud others kicking
al Evans head and neard Chdppei cry out, al am
stabbed" The complainant ran away and the pri-
suner after him.
Mr.. McCleland summed up the case for Evans
Assistant District Attorney Tweed followed for the
people. presenting the leading facts IN clear and
1orcIble manner u the jury.
Judge Bedford stated to the Jury in his character.
istic clear and direct style or speech, the INV app
cable to the evidence adducei on DO h sides, and,
afer o few moments deliberations the Jrry rendered
a verdict OF guilty Of assault with a dangerous
weapon with intent to do bodily harm.
Judge Bedford III passing sentence, said:--
"Evans, The jury have done right IN nnding you
guilty., and would have been justified In finding q
higher verdict. / learn from officer Morgan tnat
you are a n9erous character ana that you have
served out two terms in the Stase Prison.
scar, ely q day passes but the daily press
teens with the malicious and reckless or The
kniie For the future prote ectiJn OF all lLw-abdn9
citizens am detertanci 10 use all my power on
every iegitimate and proper OCCASION TO me;e out
the extreme penalty OF the Jaw ThlS Wantun use
OF The Knle can only be stopped. IN my upnlun, by
speedy trials and prompt punlsnnents, tuil and
equal to the offence. A. an earnest FOR my word
shall send you TO the State Prison Tor the term OF
five years"
This just sentence. pronounced upon notorious
character desperate rutliin viii give great sat
isfactlon to The Respectable por5on OF the cemmu-
nliy.
This much for the free usc OF the knife--knife or
pistol used IN lnfracton OF the laws aid to the detri
ment or injury oi their fellow inen by offenders,
Will ever meet win cOndign punishment at the
hands OF City Judge BEDFORD ana Recorder HacKets,