Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-23
Miseellaneuus.
Arrest OF one Of the Boylst0n Bank Rob.
bers.

The Boylston Bank robbery, which was
committed during the night Of Nobember
70, 1869, and which caused great excite
ment at the time and for many months af-
tefwards, will be remembered by all our
readers. After the full investigation Of
the robbery by the bank officers, all the
evidence gathered was given into the hands
of Private Detective Moses Sargent, of
this city, and since that time Mr. Sargent,
assisted by Mr.. +. II. Dingley, has been
steadily engaged in working up the chain
OF evidence against the suspected parties
The grand jury having found an indict-
ment against William. A. Glover of New
York, as being implicated in the robbery,
the detectives made him the principal OBJ
Ject OF their search. Having a requisition
and other legal documents from the
State, the officers have been trying to Sc
sure him, but being person of great sub
| tlety and cunning, besides being screened
through political influence, he was found
to be difficult bird to lay hands on. On
Wednesday evening last, however, Mr..
Sargent, having seen Glover enter his
house on East Forty street, had the
house watched so that he should not leave
it without his knowledge; and yesterday
morning, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff
Thomas Adams of New York, who was
detailed for that purpose, he lay in wait
for him. Shortly after ten o'clock Glover
made his appearance, and after allowing
him to walk short distance from his house
the officer accosted him. Mr.. Sargent
gently, but determinedly, told him his bu-
siness, and gave him his choice of going
along with him peaceably or having the
| irons put on. Glover readily gave his
word that he would so along quietly, and
not attempt to escape. So desiring above
| all things. not to give the arrest any pub
lieity, hack was called and the three en-
| tered and drove around the Central Park
till twelve O'Clock, which, after leaving
Mr.. Adams they took the 12 Ia train on
the Shore Line, and arrived at the Boston
and Providence station in this city at nine
o'clock last evening. They were met at
the station by Officer Drew, who was de-
tailed for that purpose, and escorted to
station 4, where, after leaving their bag
gage, they went out to supper. After re-
turning he was searched and then locked
up. This morning he will be taken before
the Superior Court to answer to the indict-
ment. Glover is young man, about
twenty-nine years of age, but looking
younger. having no beard. He has light
complexion, blue eyes, is quite slim, and
about five feet five inches high. He was
neatly dressed, but not fiashily, car
ried a splendid gold watch and chain, and
had about six hundred dollars about him
when searched last evening. He is mar
ried and very well off and lives in fine
brown-stone-front house on Forty-Second
street, New York. with his wife and child
MIR. Sargent says that he has acted like
thnr l., l. l.
and is very courteous and agreeable
companion. 1t was impossible to discov-
er anything more than has transpired, but
| the fact that there is an indictment charg-
ing him with being implicated in the rob-
berry, and other evidence which will be
made public in due season.
1t is almost unnecessary to speak of the
sagacity and perseverance exhibited in the
detective operation, as it will be recog-
nized readily by all, and duly appreciated,
without doubt. Boston AdUertiser.