The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-21
ARREST OF HARRY HE'LL.

lie rrocurcs EaiI n5d Eescues teddy tho
Blacksmith from lran Gaze.
An OiIlcer from Queens county, by the name OF
Smith, yesterday morning sought the TO him unfa.
mlliar regions OF Houston street, and at No. 20
found the person or Sir. Harry Hill, a well known
sporting gentleman and reputed prominent back n OF
Billy Edwards In his recent min with Collins. After
q few introductory remarks the satl member OF the
QUEENS COUNTY CoNsTABULARY
stated to Mr.. Hill that he had buet do,tr for him
in the shape or bench warrant issued by the
county Judge Of Queens, and requested, In the most
polite manner possible consistent with his du y. the
honor OF company to the remote but thriving town
Of Hampstead. No sooner had the formallties been
passed than he was invited TO partake OF the Eospi-
talities OF the "Exchange," and Hill having
ordered out his road wagon and famous trolng mare
he seemed perfectly willing to begin the journey
hcmewarj.
SUDDENLY RECOLLEcTING SOMETHING,
however lie adjourned to the place or Reddy the
Blacksmith, and induced him to accompany them,
exhibiting In the little game he was playing a
handful Of trumps that would have been very
pleasant Tor the Ueathen cninee To behold.
MI. William varlcy was induced TO accom-
partnership OF a friend OF Smith, who had in
ms possession handsome revolver and brilliant
started for Hampstead. Arrived at Flushing Harry
Hin said that his mare was blown, and shouldn't be
BOWED il he would Ss ruined Sy any "o arsns
or tying. AS the only feasible method
OF escape from the position was to get to Hampstead
before the court adjourned, ne hired coach at
Flushing, paying twenty dollars for the same, to
finish the trip and all four arrived in the Queens
county court room just rs the court was beng adj
jOurned at between six and seven O'Clock L. NJ.
After little parlev, in which
HARRY HILL, ADDRESSING THE JUDGE
said. "Tnis Is an outrage prompted by personal
plque and misrepresentation. and ask of the Court
That J SHAH not be detained here whea can obtain
wns n.
opened. The Judge then said: "Mr. Hill, you are
arrested on charge OF aiding and abetng prize
fight which took place within the limits OF this
county ana which was In open defiance OF the laws
Of nus STATE. DO you plead guilty or not Quiity"
here will, with your Honor's permission, plead my
own case. as well as that OF Mr. Marley, who has
your Honor allow me to represent Varicy q scarcely
perceptiblc nod from the Judge, permitted Hill 10
conlinuel Neither Marley, ! think nor myself
law either as alders or abeltors In the matter.
have bail to any amount here present in court, not
only for myself but for Reddy who IS here arrested
WIN me. would ike TO have your Honor
accept that bail and allow me to stand trial
at the next term OF the conrt.n
Harry Hill here sat down anu there was repressed
impulse evident on the part OF large number OF
persons present to cheer. AZ this y1nc,ure a Mr..
warl and offered 10 become surety. The Court
demanded two pondsmcn. There was a moments
silence: then voice strongly Favored with the
..IsN'r THAT HARRY HILL?
Harry spoke up bravely, but here's the Black
smith," ''On," cried the lrlshman III he's friend
OF yours, shure, Fl go him ball. ioo." The man,
VINO was contractor OF the vicinity came forward,
and, with simmons, signed botn bonds for the APP
IF CT SeaE ana II Rea S s
turned to the city, botn under the influence of an
extra quantity OF wine. The effect or the liquor
upon each was as might be expected. Illus genial
nature shone forth with than It's usual .orcc.
lie was polite, afiaDe and generous, while the beast
IN the composition OF Reddy made him appear ten
fold The drunken desperate he Is rcputed TO be.