The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-18
Daring and Successful Flight
OF Jail Birds. =
A Dozen Desperadoes Escape on
a Tugboat.
Intellectual Attempt ats Re-
capture.
Something Rotten in theSPrison
Discipline.

one of the most cunning and complete plans of
escape from Jail that has ever been ATTEMPTED or
conceived fully consummated vest srday AT Sing
Sing resulted in the escape OF n dozen OF the
WORTHLESS who there enjoy the hosp italitles Of the
state. The '.gentlemenn who nave secured their
liberty from durance vile were know IN by the names
Of Walter Williams. Joseph KIM ;sland Denis 4.
dreamer, Bernard Wiley, James Thompson, william
Finley. william Byrnes, Denis Corroy, Jacob Weller
George Williams, Albert Williams and James
Burns These individuals were pets OF the
'rng," for within the prise walls there is a
spirit Of emulation and, OF course "Ting" is one
Of those luxuries In which the inmaues must IN.
dulge. The favorites OF thef ring' are allowed the
privileges OF the ward, and, it appears they nave
taken excellent advantage OF the opportunities
anorded them. Shortly before noon yesterday the
tupboat Dean Richmond, having canai boat in
tow was observed nearing the prison dock. is
reported that the guard hailed the captain OF the
ting and warned him to keep away from the dock
nut no attention was paid to
TIE WARNING VOICE
The tug continued on Its way, putting at a fierce
rate and headed direc; for the forbidden grouno.
The warning was again repeated and again
needed. On came the boat, nearer and nearer,
untn II reached within few feet OF the bukhead,
when quick as lightning the Dozen worthless
LnArKp LIKE DEERs ON To THE BOAT.
Some ran on to the canal boat, Others rushed
into the engine room and others scrambled
up TO the pilot house. The boat was
In sole command OF the valiant prisoners,
and was steered Immediately for the opposite
shore AS the gayly striped Sing Singers
had boarded the tug the Captain became frightened
and jumped on the dock. An alarm was given as
speedily possible although no shot had been
red by the guard; but it was too late. Then there
was Fastening 10 and fro the remaining prisoners
hurried into their cells and securely locked up,
all the guards were mustered and
THE CHASE WAS COMMENCED
There was steamtug nor boat possessed OF any
decen. speed at hand, and sloop which lay at Sing
Sing dock impressed into service. The tug had
nearly reached the Rockland county side OF the
river between Rockland Lake and Nyack when the
boat with the guard on board came within shoot
1ngedisaance Several OF shOse from the tug managed
% YET on shore; others jumped into some small boats
which were near at hand, and by holding up little
boy, who happened to be IN the boat deferred the
TOOK to the woods on the hill side some OF them
showing, while running, that
THEY WERE ARMED WITH REvOLvERS,
demonstrating clearly that the escape had been
planned and al necessary . nxings provided: The
and engineer, who disclaimed all previous Know.
ledge OF the affair. The officers also found
together with some false whiskers ana mustachcs
which the fngitlves haa not time enough to use.
friends Of six of the prisoners had determined TO
release them from their home by the Hudson land
SeSW Se ,n Gaa The
attempp, and that the prisoners who fortunate
had communicated the glad tidings Of great joy''
SsSnaS %e G4f es who taking
few moments Of freedom. 49,, -,
O'Clock last evening tee s sne o Se rive;
was brought by the guard and the engineer
and pilot were at once At late Honr las, even.
mo rom Superi. sendent Kelso, stating That
'"s 'io T10 MEN had BEEN ARRESTED
at Euo,ewood, j., supposed to belong TO the gang
which escaped. keeper will go forward Immcdl.
@oskeir tn Srna was heard IN the 'l direction
Of RocKland, ON the west shore, and it is thought
and the pursuing guard A Warden Russell M and
his men overtake the iugtiyes there VIII undoubI-
There is something radically detective in the
prison management when able: bodied, intelligent,
sliiOns in the hospital, halls, stables and o:her
places In all OF which the chances for escaping
clearly illustrated In the OF Walter Williams, |
tie notorious bank robber, who cracked" the |
Duchess County Mutual Insurance Office, al POUCH
keepse, about TWO years ago. Williams lwho es-
capped with the others yesterday had been in the |
ing admittance to the hospital the plea OF heart
disease. Not long afterwards an attempt made |
by three or four OF the hospital occupants 10 escape
SAVING THROUGH THE IRON BARS
outside OF window; but the plot was detected and
IN sucn manner as TO leave no doubt that Williams
II not the ringeader was an active c0-operator In
hospital, but only 10 be placed IN the wash house
where the facilities Tor connecting plans for |
those enjoyed by the fortunate ones who can Sc
cure sdmttance To the hospital. 10 show |
OUT inay he mentioned that some some
ave OF SIX months ago n keeper
the former, directed TO ms lwiiliams'l woman who
then lived In New York and rented ner house from
Of delivering the missve, opened anu found that
u contained Instructions relating to some prison
0riCla who would call at a certain place on a spec
lied day for the purpose of
SETTLING OR NEGOTIATING
some transaction, which was alluded 10 in some
what mysterious manner MEGA slime. having |
IaiieG 70 Keep MS own counse IN regard TO The |
DAMAGING document, was discharged from The |
prison shortly afterwards.
jacob weLer another OF the escaped men, was n |
Of dispen sing clerk In The hospital His privileges
were many, AS he roamed over the neghbornood, !
outside AZ well as inside HE PRISON grounds, and
currently reported was frequently seen in a con-
dton oI Sc characterization. He IL sand 10 have
been The eathng SPIN! IN the daring plan which
30 admirably executed Yesterday.
ON he shot lders OF the prison physician fails
THE RESPONSIBILITY
which should hive prevented The escape OF the fug
nves; and IN this opinion STATE Prison Inspector
Latin. VINO arrived at sing sing yesterday after
ooon. fuzzy ccRcurs, as he EXPRESSED belief 10
Dr Collins tnal the latter was ia great measure
culpahle for the " ell laid plot which eliminated
Ia he village the a fialr created utmost excite
mebt anu indignalCin among the citizens, VINO re-
garu IL a. one oil he cOoest transactions that
ever occurred at tA4 prison, demonstrating TO
Their Satisfaction TINT other Interests lesidcs |
those OF the state are cling looked AFTER by some
q! TIC oihcias. While IN conversation with 81 bghfy
Intelligent Resident VI slLg sing tine HERALD repre-
sentative was Informed mat "the diseraceul affair
o. TIE morning was msIuly due tO The iDcompe-
cency Of some Oi the prison officials Together with
general want OF discipline; what some or the most
dangerous convcls, who Ia We money ana friends
can enter the hospital, from which ti1m escape is
comparatively easy. He also lSaid that many OF the
keepers distribute and sell IL lors aDd,oiIeI luSu
lies 70 the convicts uay.
The captain OF The tugDoat wsA placed in.cnstody,
together With the other boat han, U.s. aud ln relation
a. INC arair made The following sfs iemeni r.
STATEMENT OF THE CAPTAIN
Ny name Is Peter van Orden reside at HOf'0sen. |
twas engaged 10y John ". Earl aboiN three weeks
AO Who Keeps saloon corner Of Nest Tenth Vhd |
West streets lie sald that he wanted some Iur Vi |
tSfe moved from sing sing; that mere NeS |
TUESDAY week, but when we co. here
Two men VINO came with Us SAID TO NE The furniture
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