The New York herald., 1872-10-25


The trial OF Chief Of Police McWiniams ana De-
Aectve Doyle, OF Jersey City, on the charge OF con-
'spiring with other parties now convicted TO rob
the First National Bank In that city, commenced
yesterday In the Court OF Oyer and Terminer at
Jersey City, Judge Depue presiding. The court
room was so densely crowded that most OF the
spectators were satisfied with standing room. The
accused occupied seats near their counsel, ex-
Chancellor Williamson, Charles H. WINFIELD and
william 4. Hoffman. The state was represented
by Attorney General Gilchrlst and District Attor-
Aey Garretson.
Contrary to expectation, there was very little
delay in the selection OF jury. The state chal
lengcd only one-ex-Sherin Merseles-and the de-
fence challenged six. The following jury was en-
paneled :-Jcwen Balthezer. Moore Scott, John
Cramer Patrick Meehan, John H. Holly, Edgar 8.
Hazard, Daniel Cleary, william G. Mansell, John
gones Charles Cohen, John Park and James
Wiggin.
Mr.. Winfield asked the Court for an order to ex-
clude ali the witnesses from the court room, and
that each witness come forward only when called
upon. The Court granted the order. The District
Attorney here announced that one OF the counsel
for the defence, Mr. Winfield, would be a witness
Tor the State, and hoped that that gentleman
would not be excluded on his motion. The Court,
amid some laughter, modified the order SO as to
except Mr.. Winfield.
The District Attorney then opened the case for
the prosecution. The Indictment charged McWil-
Hams and Doyle with conspiring with Charles j.
Proctor, Frank Denning Joseph Foley and others
20 break and enter the First National Bank Of
Jersey City. Three counts charge them with con-
spring to steal the goods and chattels OF the said
bank There were in all seven counts. 1t would
be shown that McWiliams and Denning frequently
met at
NOTORIOUS RESORT FOR THIEVES
at the corner OF Broadway and Fourth street. and
that there McWilliams engaged Denning to rob the
bank. Denning at first objected on account of the
danger OF the enterprise, but under the strong
representation that McWiliams would secure him
from the consequences he at last consented When
Denning, Foley and Proctor were arrested plan
was set on foot by McWiiams and Doyle to secure
their escape from the prison van ON the way to the
tn @ and r Doye hs ega the p
The first witness called for the State was Frank
Denning, who is in the County Jail awaiting SEN
tence As soon as his name was announced there
was
RUSH OF PLUG uGLIEs
towards the door, and the Court issued an order
that no person be allowed to leave the Court till
the prisoner be brought in. Among the crowd OF
thugs and thieves, the repulslve physiognomy Of
Keddy the Blacksmith was conspicuous. There
were manv In that crowd over whom indictments
are pending in New Jersey. and the constables and
police will have an opportunity OF serving them
with bench warra ns If they make their appearance
ON Jersey soil to-day. Denning was marched in
hardt and deputy, followed by four constables.
The prisoner looked pale and subdued. He was
dressed. thick black mustache partly con
reals
A FEROCIoUs MOUTH.
Before he had time to take his place on the stand
counsel for defence asked that he be placed on the
stand to ascertain II he were ever convicted OF
Court ruled that a conviction in another State
would not disqualify the witness. Denning
the questions OF counsel for the defence on this
point, the Court decided that he was competent
witness.
FRANK DENNINGs TESTIMONY.
have been confined IN the County Jail for three
Gar n nave known @ Cel o. poce Me
him in ballroom, kept in Mercer street, New
York, by one McMahon saw him IN be before .l,a that 10
saloon on Broadway, between Fourth street and
Washington place; that was about a month before
? conversation with him about the bank
In Jersey City; that the first
60 q man named Lane about it, and Lane spoke to
me- Lane was not satisfied to have anything to do
he the
formerly occupied as gambling rooms and that
they could be easily got now; he said further that
marked that there were about
TWO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
In the bank adjoining the rooms; after the con-
versation left first; no one went with me; about
five weeks afterwards had another conversation
Newark avenue, near the City Hail, in Jersey City;
met him by appointment; DOvle came for me to
New iork ana said 'nat tne Get wanted to see
street; was sitting down in the saloon when the
two men walked in and asked me to have drink;
1t was in Houston street Doyle found me
when ne came for me to meet the Chief; he told me
that McWilams wanted to see me about the bank
see him; / came over next day and walked up
Newark avenue past the City Hail. did not meet
door OF saloon and called me back; we had a
glass OF beer and sat down at a table, where we
talked about the bank; McWilliams told me l
NEVER GET SUCH CHANCE AGAIN
and that he would give me every help he would
put the right man on the place; we walked down
to examine the place; went in and saw the room
adjoining the bank; Mcwilliams went up first: he
asked me what thought Of the place; answered
that thought it could be done no other person
went up with us; we were there about five min
utes; four days afterwards the rooms were taken;
] told McWiams the money could be got provided
ised; ] said would go over to New York
and see II could not hnd party to help me in IL
McWams and started down the street; we lett
Doyle in the saloon; went over to New York; saw
wards, on the Jersey City sde he asked me what
had done about il; he said that the rooms had been
met hun BY 'a appointment: / had told N h,m mn1 pre-
viousiy TO come over every chance he got. and let
me, know how things we're going on saw him next
IN the New York Hotel he asked Inc what were the
prospects, and | told him the thing was sure; we
had then commenced work; we worked in the day
time, commencing about nine or ten O'Clock in the
morning; we quit abont four hours afterwards;
WE PULLED DOWN THE FIRST WALL
in about iour hours on the first morning: saw
.McWllllams on the other side OF the street and l
swent over and spoke to him; he said everything
syas all right: don't remember whether saw Me-
williams or Doyle ON the second day; we broke
Through the upper vault the second SUNDAY
fJeiore we we're arrested. the first thing we did
after breaking through was TO send man out to
get some mucllage and paper, with which we plas-
tcrcd the hole; We cleaned out the room;
FOLEY WENT FIRST
Ind followed him: we went up Newark avenue,
eaving Proctor behind in the room; Doyle was