The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-02
A GRAND COUP YETAT.
Small Beginnings but Large
findings.
A New York Lawyer Sentenced az Sailor
''Bilker"-A Sailor Arrested and Hush Money
Paid ON the Warrant How the Marine
Court Grants Orders Of Arrest
ard the Conditions Of Settle
ment-A Strange Story.
~ nave a warrant for your arrest"

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These were the remarks OF an individual named
Stephen H. Roman, lawyer, to Thomas Pinder, o
ColOred man. who had just returned from long
voyage and landed at the foot OF Maiden lane on
Wednesday morning last II is presumaOle that
such language from one who has at least
the appearance of authority, accompanied
with that "mghty grasp" from which
recoil is useless would he sufficient to spoil the d.
gestion Of the veriest Samson who ever lived. In
this age the words are unfortunately too often
uttered and the sDoia,ion OF nervous systems con-
sequent thereupon must be immense. In this par
ticuar case however, the colored cook had not the
slightest idea that he had ever done caught
against any man." nor had he been
HAUNTED BY TIE GHOST or A DETECTIVE
during his voyage from New York 70 Liverpool
ana return, or seen dim visions OF the figure OF JUS
tice In his dreams; so that the appearance o the APP
partition IN broad daylight truly cause for sur
prise. The II was developed in the Court OF
Special Sessions yesterday. before Judge Dowling
is as ioliows:-
Thomas Pinder started twelve months ago In the
ship Princeton as COOK for Liverpool, and during
the voyage appears to have conducted himself with
pro- riety. The Princeton returned to New York on
the 18th OF March, ana On Wednesday last pinder,
with Others went 70 the shlpbrokers' Office, in
South street. to receive his pay. After.
leaving the Office he was walking up
South street when ne was accosted by
man who was wearing shield similar to these
worn by the police, ana told that he must consider
himself prisoner; that he had warrant for his
arrest and that he must hurry up. The man OF
course denied that he had cou.mitted any offence
and at first refused to accompany the man who
pretended to lave the warrant This individual
Their pulled out q bundle Of papers and showed
what Durported to be warrant for Issued against
Plnder for
assault AND BATTERY on THE HIGH SEAS"
The document however, was not read TO Pinder,
ana immediately afterwards three other men, all OF
the same eaibre Roman, came up, and began
dragging poor Pinder away to Fulton street. In
Futon street Pinder made a demonstration" as
he termed it, and became held enough
to ask where trey were taking him
and who the person was to whom the
warrant was granted. They showed him piece OF
paper with g zeal on II ana told him to ask no ur-
Their questions. Pinder was pulled along unci Mas
eau stree was reached, when II occurred 60 nun TO
send for some TO assist him IN the dilemma into
which he was thus Durriedly plunged. lie sent for
George Thomp on, another cooi ed man, nose rcpu-
taton as "a sailors boarding house keeper Ii Catna-
rine street Is anything but respectable and who no
ORGANIZATION FOR EXPORTING MONEY
from ms less fortunate coored brother. Inc whole
affair was Doubtless well planned to deprive THIS
the principal actor Ia the drama, and the
one who has received the lase Of tue law.
il a lawyer. Thompson came in response
to the cali OF Pnder, Tor FINDER had lust
left him NJ the door OF the Office, from whence he
had received his money, and, after whispering
aside with the principal acl0r, lie came over 70 Pin
der ana SAID, Now, cell you wha II Is, you'll be
'rested sure il You don'c give tnese men ten dol
lars.n
.sren dolarsl for whatsn said Finder, ~ dono
nothiD and won't pay nothin'; amt guilty Of tins
'ere charge"
am be id" said Roman, .ir take cent less
the corner Of Water ana Faiton Streets Il was sua
Gested that drinks all round should be paid for by
pde, Sna paer aefeea sb TO come up se
OF the ways and means AIN cropped up, and
Thompson suggested that twenty-five dollars be
handed 10 the parties and nave done with IT," 81
don't want to be locked up, certainly" said Pindsr
.pnt Ter us go 10 tue court and settle; then III un.
..Now, then young felcr,n joined In one OF the
gang, you may think yoarself blame well or out
OF TINS job Tor twent live dollars and drinks.n
"Glve the money 10 the boy, Pmder,' said
Roman; Iii IS too paltry sum for me to take out OF
your nands. III receive It from the boy. but not
Pinder gave the boy, VINO had been sent for
Ronan ana as tine latter pocketed the bills he SAID
to Plnder 'Don't show your black ngurencad in
WAFER street fol- week, nor tell any one that you
1so fur 1t seemed as though the whole affair had
been a pure robbery by bogus detectives. armed
with LOCUS warrant. But 10 Mr.. Howe, coun-
rel Tor the del, nee. forward ana desired to
prove that the warrant was real-a genuine docl-
BEARING THE SIGNATURE or THE MARINE COURT,
for the possession OF the bodies OF steson tnc chief
vessel tyled as Ricnaru Roe that 1t Issued
joct To the affidavit Of Mr.. Ridgeway practising
attorney OF that court COUNSEL moreover attempted
to proved that hls client respectable attor-
ney practising IN the supreme Court Of TINS city;
that he was not with the party at all; that the real
man who TOOK the money was q notorious seanen's |
agent-Jvnn O'Too,e-whom the dc .endant uniorlu- !
natey reprs scented in personal appearance, so much
30 that onescoud scarcely know them apart
Thomas Hunt the toy VINO first received tho !
money. gave his evidence IN clear and concise !
manner, ard swore positively that lawyer Rowan"
above stated facts.
took the stand.
Judge Dowing-.sYou know Pinder?r al do" :
Wsre you with MN when he paid l0 his
John o'Toole I" Well" "was he present when
the BOY held d.. ont The money y "He was.
known him eight years, ana was with him when he /
TOOK this money; don't Knew howl how much he got,
cultvs' no. sir. 1 told PInder they were gong 10
lock MIN up aud persuaded him TO give them ten
WAS charged !" NO .Yet VOC counsei,ed MIN TO
pay ten dollars You did not believe him guilty
yet You recommended him To payYn 81 did,
"Ihen you clearly are not III subject to exercise
the
PRIVILEGES Or THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT"
odd you. receive any portion OF tie moneyg'n,
s'No, Stree" ..Do you Know the deienoant!u
swell: have known him i've years as alawser;I
don't know where he practises law, but j have seen
MIN 10 court; konans ONCE Is 10 Chambers street;
papers for your II don't know.n 'Dld you ever
take any clients there aud receive percentage on
the busincss2o II did" "Ihat VIII don
Tho defendant stated he was practising attor- !
ney, and denied al knowledge VI the affair.".
Tho next witness
BROUGHT THE MATTER TO A CLIMAX.
James Donovan declared he was q marshal, an0 |
haG duly received bis papers BAT was not assigned
to any court. lie had warrant from the Marine
Court for the arrest OF Plnder.
Judge-"iou are not assigned TO any court, yet |
You are entrusted with the Marine ConftY' "Yes.'
'.lou had a warrant for the con2ainant?" "a had.
ARE sted nlm aud ASKED hlm II he could furnish
bona. He asked me 10 send for thompson, don't !
think tho defendant was present John O'Toole
and another were there. A sailor pointed Pindcr
out 10 me.n "Dld you at any time take 4
recognizance or bond for his appearance ~ |
mo" "We did You bring your prisoner |
before any courtsv 'No. did notr "You saw Tue
twenty-five dollars palls" IL did, 10. 0'Tuole.u |
(O'Toole, OF courso) "Do you mean 10 say that you
can take the warrants OF the Marine Court arrest
man, aud IN me public streets settle the matter by