The New York herald., 1873-09-02
LEONARD BROWN IN COURT.
Examination Before Judge Dowlin,

LEONARD BROWN In COURT.
Examination Before Judge Bowling.
Leonard Brown. who was arrested on Saturday
by Detective Sampson for being concerned in the
circulation OF forged bonds OF the New York Gen.
trail Railroad was brought to the Tombs Po-
lice Court yesterday morning by detectives
Sampson and Ryder. Mr.. Brown is
man evidently, from his appearance, over
sixty years OF age. He has gray side whis-
kers, sparse gray hair on his head, his eyes are
sunken and his features have pinched. wizened
look. He was dressed In brown snuf-coiored
coat, pair OF much-wOrn black pants, and on his
feet were pair oil lOw-cut prunella CATERS.
AS soon as he was arraigned before His Honor
Judge Bowling he was recognized at once as the
same party who had come forward to testify in be-
half OF william ii. Lambert at present locked up
in the Tombs. william H. Lambert was arrested
last March by Captain Irving In Reservoir square
with stolen bonds In his possession and Is now
awaiting trial on charge preferred against him
at that time.
Judge bowling said to the prisoner, 'What have
you TO say for yourself now Are you guilty or NOS
The accused, not the least abashed, commenced
what was evidently meant to be long and de-
tailed statement OF his case-hOw he was going
along the street and was tapped on the shoulder
| by strange man, who told him he had quantity
Judge bowling interrupted the speaker, saying,
'Tnat will do; tnat win do. When you were here
before and made long atldavit In lavor OF Lam
bert told you did not believe you"
The case was then adjourned TIL the afternoon,
on account OF the absence OF the principal wit
nesses. Punctually at haipast one MI Wooster
sherman Mr.. +. n. Holbrook, OF the nrm OF Messrs.
Eddy Co.. and Mr.. William ii. Fields. counsel lor
Mr. Brown, made their appearance. Mr.. sherman
came forward and took Il seat alongside OF the
Clerk, Mr.. Finley. He was about making his formal
Tur pRIsoNER CpoespD THE ROOM
and, saluting Mr.. sherman, extended his hand
They shook hands together and Brown remarked
Wen, they have locked me up, as you see; but
~ hope so," kindly answered Mr. Sherman.
"Can you identify the man who gave you the
MIR. Brown-No, cannot; they were lying on the
desk and given me 10 negotiate.
Mr.. Sherman-Weu, l hope you can clear your
MIR. Brown confidently yes; that will be all
At this moment Judge Dowlng noticed the con-
versation Or the first time, and quickly SAID, ~
desire that you hold no conversation with the
prisoner. Here, Oncer, let this man (i3rown) take
q seat over III that corner"
Accordingly Sergeant Quinn escorted the
prisoner to secluded place benind one SIDE OF
THE LARGE IRON SAFE
In the examination room.
davlt. He SAID that Brown called on MIN about
halI-past two on Saturday, and took out o.
an envelope containing number OF Otner bonds
| the bond No. 2O4; he beheved the same to be gen
ulne, but failed to negotlate IL on account l0f the
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covered tnat the bond was forged; Mr.. HoIbroOk
| Of the firm OF Eddy Co., No. 20 Pine street, pro
nounced the bond No. 2o4 to be forgery:
| years clerk ~ bank at Albany, and was perfectly
familiar with Erastus Cornngs signature, and he
| unhesltatingly pronounced the signature to the
While Mr.. Sherman was making his affidavit he
hestated long time to state as to whether he be.
leved the prisoner guilty Of an intent to cheat
and defraud him.
Judge bowling explained the law In the matter
tO Mr. 4. A.
tiOn he had received he coHld not form opin-
ion as to the prisoners guilty knowledge.
Mr.. Sherman (cauti0usly)-I cannot say, for
nave stated to several brokers already that be-
heved he was not the principal, but mere tool
Judge DOwling-l want you, Mr.. Sherman, to say
whether not you believe the prisoner guilty
considering the amount OF Information you have
Mr.. sherman-well cannot say; have hardly
had time to form positive opinion.
never saasS had any o tseso Wa street cases You
never can get banker or broker that knows
wInsss stana AsSs "S Tney are afraid e
have their books examined; that's what's
s mds 10 Sags rom tSe Se
| than one where bankers and brokers or lawyers
are concerned must confess addressing himself
| to Mr.. Sherman) did not like your handsnaking
| with the prisoner when he came into the room.
| Mr.. sherman was then cross-examined by Mr.
| Field, counsel for the defence Mr. Brown did not
give any particular description OF the bond when
! he first came to me; l did not examine 1t at that
time; he gave the name oil no principal; have not
| known Mr.. Brown very long; understood he was a
very poor man, that he was a street broker;
thought at the time 1t was an unusual transaction
| for him; did not suppose he was the owner;
submitted the bond to Mr.. Fitch and he was to
| MAKE THE LOAN
at two O'Clock; I had some doubts as to the genu.
| ineness OF the bonds or I should not have asked
| any questions about the signature; thought the
signature oI Mr.. Corning was larger than usual and
| tnat such amount OF bonds III the possession OF
! Mr. Brown was SUSPICIOUS.
Counsel-Do you believe, nom all the facts IN the
! case, that when Mr. Brown offered you the bonds
| In question he knew they were counterfeitY
| Mr.. Sherman-f am not able to make my mind
! up on the question; ain anxious to do myself,
! the public, and even the prisoner justice, but my
! mind Is shaken on the subject,
Judge D0wnQ-What do you mean by street
DrOkcrS
Mr.. shcrman-l mean a man who has not much
money much OF an Office
Judge Downg-Wnat is called down In Wall
| street curbstone broker?
| Mr.. Snerman-Yes, believe that Is the name.
Judge DOwling-Do you know Mr.. Browng
Mr.. ShermGn-Yes, Tor three months.
| Mr.. Fields at this stage wished to put the pris.
oner tie stand to be examined In his own behalf,
but Judge Downing objected, as the case had been
prolonged past cour; hours, and further hearing
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