The New York herald., 1873-12-23

I inuucement would allow Shields to be party to
the escape. IL 1t for other reason than his
respect for the Sherif. with whom Genet was not
on friendly terms He said that he could scarcely
blame Shields for allowing Genet the privilege OF
seeing his wife she sick, she would be likely
to be under the circumstances. aud . parting IN
terview, as that would be likely to be, for some
SUCH circumstances. The Sherlfr SAID that tine
door leading into Mrs. Genet's room was level
with the room on which shields ana Genet
had been sitting, and that when Genet went in he
closed the door, leaving Shields in the other room.
he ., added that ne was OF the opinion that Genet
room, but that he was moved thereto by the i'm
portunity Of his wife. From Information then IN
the Sheri17s possession he was satisfied that no
arrangements had been made by Genet or his
friends Tor his escape, and that Genet went over
assistance. OF this fact the sheriff seemed quite
confident. and was fully satisfied that Genet would
be speedily Captured.
What Assistant District. Attorney Allen
Said.
Assistant District Attorney Allen was asked by
q reporter OF the HERALD what was thought OF the
escape in the District Attorneys ONCE. MIR. Allen
replied that there was no surprise in the ONCE
about It. only Indignation. On saturday morning
the Sheriff was officially notified by the District
Attorney that an attempt would be made by Genet
to escape, and it would be shown that At two
O'Clock on Saturday that letter was in the pocket
OF Genet. IL was also known that Genet had
that he had gone away in that yacht. II these and
other iacts, which were already III the possess on
OF rhe District Attorney were proved Brepnan @
ishment for contempt oi Court in not producing
the prisoner was severe, but II there was any col
luson by the officials in the escape oil Genet the
Sheriff would be liable to serve term In the State
Prison. The action taken by the District Attorney
was TO give notice to the Snerin to appear before
the Court OF oyer and Terminer, to-day Uuesday)
TO show cause why he should not receive Judgment
for this neglect.
What superintendent Matscn Says-Thc
Detectives Ordered ON the Hunt.
In conversation with Police superintendent
Matsell had by HERALD reporter yesterday alter
noon, the escape OF Harry Genet, as the leading
topic of the day, was OF course alluded to.
"Ths Genet sensation is rather lively one, Is 1t
not, superintendent ~ asked the reporter.
''Well, yes, it is" replied the Chie smilingly
''but, do you know, have thought ever since he
was convicted that he would get away. It's only
manifestation OF the human nature that Is in the
breast Of every sane man. Every pusation OF his
life since that day must have told him that his best
course would be to leave, when he had such an ex-
ample as Tweed before him in prison on Blackwell's
Island. It's all very well to have lawyers about you
after you are convicted, telling you that they
will get stays OF proceedings, tnat the Court erred
IN certain matters oil law, and tnat your conviction
is contrary to law and evidence. Genet knew, in
yeted u and he could not hep thinking Of Tweed
and every throb OF MS neart must have said TO
him. GO, gop Oh, no. am not at all surprised at 1T,
though must say the means Of accomplishing his
departure were lett t0lerably convenient for MIN.
He only .obeyed the dictates OF human nature,
1t may be stated that when Mr.. Matsen had heard
Shields statement he went to the commissioners
On mis- return Captain Irving was sent tor and,
after consultation with the Chief, detectives were
sent out in couples in all directions. Private OH.
GERS from some OF the wards were also sent and
commissioned to points where Information was
thought likely to be ascertained OF the fugitive.
various opinions existing among the authorities
as to the probable course OF evasion OF Genet.
superintendent Matsell deemed 1t prudent to at
tend to each. One OF the Commissioners giving it
as hls opinion that he was concealed in the city,
100 men In PLAIN clothes were at once despatched
to Harlem, and similar NUMBER was dispersed in
small patches about the city; 20 detectives were
several female detectives were ordered on
holds o. superintendent Matsell lie has q
Thoroughly Efficient and well-trained corps OF
female detectives and he uses them in all his i'm
portant cases. They do the hunting down and To-
eating, and detectives or regular policemen then
arrest Ths plan has proved very successful ss. IN
good work on the present occasion. Detective
Farley was put on board the police boat Seneca
yesterday afternoon, with instructions to look TOR
and search Genet's yacht IL Is more than hunted
he got away in ner, and Detective Farley Is pro-
vided with power to hunt and overhaul her wher.
ever he may find her.
The Proceedings in Court-Impor-
tant correspondence - serious Cnar2c
Against Sheriff Brennan.
The Court OF Oyer and Terminer was yesterday
the scene Of as much public interest and excite
ment as could well be concentrated in temple OF
law and justice. Prominently as first cause was
the expected appearance in Court and sentencing
OF Henry w. Genet found guilty before Judge
Daniels on .he previous Friday on an indict-
ment charging him with obtaining money
under false pretences in connection with
the building Of the Harlem Court House.
Genet between his conviction and expected
sentence, was in the custody OF Sheriff Bren-
nan and his deputies. He was not impris-
oned, but was allowed to spend the intervening
time at his own. home, attended by Deputies
William Fl. Shields and Cahill. When, little later
in the morning, the rumor began to spread in the
crowded court room that Genet had given his
custodians the slip and that he was non est,
feeling Of intense expectation prevailed through
out the audience. and animadversions we're freely
INDUCED In at the gross neglect Of ocial duty his
escape betrayed. Sherin Brennan, when in
formed OF the tight, at once commu-
nicated the startling intelligence to District
Attorney Phelps, and that Official, accompanied
by the Sherin, waited upon Judge Daniels ana In
formed him OF the fact. Judge Daniels imme-
diately after took his seat the bench, when the
announcement was ofncialIy made that the pris.
oner Genet had succeeded in Erecting his escape
and that he could not be produced in Court to have
sentence pronounced upon him.
Genet's counsel, Messrs. Beach and Waterbury,
were IN Court in the interest OF their runaway
Client not knowing OF his escape till they entered
the Court. Counsel had a bin OF excep-
tions ready TO present; hut their services,
as matters turned out, were not needed
Genet, deeming wisely, doubt that good re-
treat was better than a bad fight Counsel for the
people, IN the persons OF District Attorney Phelps,
Mr.. Tremain and Mr.. Peckham, were also in at
tendance. The greatest quiet prevailed in the
court room when Judge Daniels took his seat the
only restless and perturbed spirit there being
] Mattley 4, Brennan, the Sheriff. VINO has placed
himself In the ticklis position OF fhaving committed
nagrant breach OF contempt OF Court In per-
mtting the escape OF a convicted felon while In
| his special charge and custody.
THE PROCEEDINGS IN COURT.
A little before half-past ten O'Clock the Court was
for l.vf f,of fIart Mr.