The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-28
THE sTABBlNG OF COMMISSIONER CORR.
The Victim Dying-Excitsmsnt Among the Poll
ticians-Grief Of Assemblyman Roche
The Law in the Case.


The condition OF Commissioner Corr, who was
stabbed by Assemblyman Roche, was such as to
lead to the belief until yesterday, that he would In
all probability recover from his injury. On Fri
day it seemed evident, from his symptoms, that he
was mendlng, and his numerous friends, as well as
the friends OF Assembyman Roche, appeared to be
relieved OF that intense feeling OF anxiety concern
ing his fate. The report was circulated that the
critical time had passed. and that he would
be out In short time. He was restless on
Friday night, and between nine and O'Clock yes
terday morning there was change for the worse.
His attending physicians, Drs Young and Shepard
were ut once summoned to his bedside, and they
FOUND HIM IN AN EXCEEDINGLY CRITICAL coNDI-
Although not appraised Of the change, he appeared
to understand ii. The physicians found that peri
tonitis had set in and that his case was
almost hopeless Assembyman Roche was
soon informed OF the condition OF the
victim, and on being told that his case
was now hopeless he wept like child. When
the report reached the City Hall it caused the most
intense excitement among the politicians, and the
business in the various departments was almost
entirely abandoned. Justice Walsh, who had
ROCHE IN CUSTODY,
was in and ont OF his Court every five minutes. At
ten O'Clock he accompanied Roche to the Supreme
Court rooms and had q consultation with Judge
Pratt IN regard to his case His counsel, ex-Judge
Morris, and Corporation Counsel william @. De
Witt, were present.
ruR JURISDICTION OF rHR COURT
After Judge Pratt had examined the afidavit OF
Mullen under which Roche was detained yesterday
afternoon, ne observed that Justice in the county
wmefe tne aeen was cSmmttea shSud issue war
Speaking to Judge Walsh he said he did not think
he had right to hold him on that afldavit. The
t.aatft nlln hot
mtted in this county before he could take cogni-
xance OF it. Roche could not be indicted here.
me only question was whether tae Judge OF the
whole State might not hold him but the complaint
not having been made before him Judge Pratt) he
could do nothing In the matter
Judge Morris said he did not understand that
Judge OF the Supreme Court had the Jurisdiction OF
"a magistrate throughout the State.
Judge Pratt replied that he had. Continuing his
remarks on the affidavts, he said he should refuse
to issue warrant, in that any Justice of the Peace
warrant and they could then arrest him here.
Roche should go over to that county and
GIVE HIMSELF UP
and give ball. Any justice OF the peace could hold
him there.
Mr.. Morris-A justice Of the peace cannot hold
him.
Judge Pratt-Not to take bail. Suppose you all
go over there to New York this morning, and see
Sullivan, and you can give bail for him. You had
better get over there as quick as you can. shall
not be there after one O'Clock.
General Crook remarked there was no doubt they
Judge Pratt-You must change this affidavit.
General Crook-Why would II not be just as COM
potent for Judge Walsh to send over that paper
Judge Pratt-It would be just as good for him to
send 1t over to Sullivan. 1t clearly appears from
the affidavit that Judge Walsh has not the power to
hold him.
Corporation Counsel De Witt observed that he
did not see the necessity Of taking any action in
the matter. He added 'They say that Corr will be
out in few days" and he Corr would not make
any complaint against him.
Judge Walsh, Assembyman Roche and his coun-
sci then left, Roche expressing his Willingness to-
proceed to New York and give himself up. Every
preparation was made for
THE FATAL TERMINATION
Of the unfortunate affair." and Father Keegan was
called to the bedside OF the dying man. He prayed
with him and expressed his hope for favorable
reaction. There was a large crowd Of the friends
OF the Commissioner gathered about his dwelling
last evening anxousy waiting for any Information
A CONSULTATION OF PHYSICIANS.
Dr. Parker, Of New York, was called in consulta-
that nothing more could be done for him than what
his physicians were doing, and that the chances OF
his recovery were extremely doubtful.
DOMINIcK II. ROCHE
is q member OF Assembly from the Third district.
He was born In the county OF Cork In 1884, and is
therefore thrty-eight years OF age. In 1916 he
came to New York with his parents, and resided In
the First ward. After leaving school he took the
position of clerk in wholesale dry goods store, and
was finally bookkeeper and cashier. He was about
70 be admitted as partner when the war broke out,
and the firm, which had done large Southern
trade, became bankrupt. lie then moved to Brook
lyn and obtained situation as clerk in the Regis
ter's office, under Mr.. Mclaughlin. In 1853, upon
the reorganization of the Board Of Assessors. he
was appointed secretary to the Board, and he still
retains this position. He has been twice elected as
member Of Assembly from the Third district on the
democratic ticket
HENRY CORR,
Commissioner OF Charities OF Kings county, Is q
penter by trade. He Is f0rty-twO years of age, OF
medium height and rather stout His first pOliti-
cal position In Kings county was that OF Inspector
OF Favements In 1866 he was elected as Superin-
tendent OF the Poor against Mr. Kirby. He was re-
elected when his term expired, and held over after
the reorganization OF the Board as o Commissioner
OF Charities OF Kings county.