The New York herald., 1872-10-07
THE JERSEY CITY BANK ROBBERY

Further Particulars-A Link in the
Chain-The Chief and Detective Resiro
from Duty-More Arrests To he Made7
Plot TO Blow UP the Jail-Proctora
Swears Vengeance ON tho "Blower."
So absorbed were the people Of Jersey CITY yes1
terday in the new developments connected with thej
attempted robbery OF the First National Bann, oil
that city, that a copy OF the HERALD could not bel
procured on any news stand after nine O'Clock In
the morning. Even the most pi0us, churchgoinG
Christian did not deem. 1t desecration OF the
Sabbath to enter into discussion OF the prevailing
question "Can our Chief OF Police be
guilty OF crime so heinous ?" With o
charity becoming the Christian Sabbath
many refused to admit the possibility OF guilt,
and ut Ia impossible 'Tt's put up j0b," Its
an invention OF thieves who in tight places
were common expressions. But the public must
suspend Judgment till the District Attorney places
before the Grand Jury the proofs on which he dei
mands an indictment. Mr.. Garretson has proved
himself to be an exceedingly able prosecutor, and,
as he remarked to the Court on Saturday, he would
not undertake such proceeding as that In which,
the Chief of Police and detective were involved
If the facts in his possession did not justify such
course. The Grand Jury will enter on the investf1
cation of the case to-day. Meanwhile a few facta
have been CLEANED by the HERALD reporter iI
reference to the case OF which the District Attorney
may not be In possession.
day. the Chief OF Police called at the County JAIN
and asked to see Denning one OF the burglafs1
that Sy order Of the no peso could
be allowed to holo communication with the ,pris1
oners The Chief persisted, stating that ne had re-
part to him some important Information In relation
to the robbery. Still Mrs. Jones was inexorable:I
him in brief terms that he could not get oyelj
the order Of the Court On the Tuesday
for admission signed by Judge Randolph, and on|
this order he was allowed to see and enter into,
In this, but In case OF circumstania evidence IL
will form an important link In the chain
we@ OF he e s
is that the Chief was to receive half the profits on
the robbery; but this 1T It must must be remembered, ia
trely innocent Of the charge and II so . terrible
responsibility win fall upon the party who con-
determined to give so much fair play to the ac5
cused that II the charge prove groundless he VIII
| hold the accusers to strict account
! Chief McWilliams and Detective Doyle sent q
| communication TO the Police Commissioners on
tn The charges argos be Investigated Inspector Robert
Dickson was appointed acting Chief Both the acj
confident that they viii prove to the satisfaction Oh
any court that the charge against them is baselcss
sons A. arue y FOR whom re 1W1 @ 0es he
immediately, In connection with this affair. Ono
Of them held prominent public position at one
time, and the other, 1t Is stated. Still walks boldly
through the streets without suspecting the danger
desperate attempt was made two weeks ago t0|
blow up the Jail by the Proctor gang. About three
pounds OF powder were found in Proctors ceIl
after Tom Burns. the pckpocket 'splitr upon thd
gang. As soon AZ Proctor learned who the traitor
was he swore he would have revenge by shooting
Burns The latter was removed TO the oppOsitel
side Of the jail after this threat. The bank has
vent the possibility OF rescue or escape. The
burglars were supplied with the choces1
meats and fruits by their friends. All visitora
were searched on entering the jail and q
strict watch was kept over the burglars-
yo I'm hau
discovered. when visitors call to see prisoner3
confined for trivial offences the jailors very
strict with them In the matter OF search and it il
supposed that by some oversight OF this kind the
friends OF the other prisoners managed to convey
the contraband article. Since the discovery Of tis
plot the Keepers and officers have been unusually
vigilant
The District Attorney has In his possession the
names OF prominent New York thieves who coE-
gregate In a resort not far from the corner II
Houston street and Broadway, and who may bel
wanted to add their mites to the testimony in this