New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
THE RING CRIMINALS.
WOODWARD NOT IN THIS CI1Y-GENEr IN COURT
CONAN AND MOTION REsILEss.

WOODWARD NOT IN THIS CIIY-GENEI IN COURT
CONAN AND NORTON RESTLESS.
Persons reputed to be acquainted with the
stems in progress the successful prosecution oi
tho accused Ring officials and those in authority VINO
oncbt to know whereof they speak, dscred the state
mon, that woodward has returned to this city or that
h intends TO give states evidence the trial OF ex-
Mayor Hall, which ia set down for to-day III
the Court OF oyer and Terminer. reporter
of The TRIBUNE inquired OF District-Attorney
Phelps on Saturday, whether woodward was
IN the city, would he here to-day TO testify In the Han
trial Mr. Phelps replied with emphasis that he did not
beIeye tho story; had heard any thing officially
from the gentlemen who the principal workers iof
the prosecution, either that woodward had come back
for tbe purpose stated tina. he expected. The
Attorney General had not far made any communca
on 20 him OF that import, and he sure the story
,Yas not true He regarded 1t a wild rumor Wood
ward he considered be the chief yilan, and no conn
dence could be placed IN anything he might say
| subsequently the reporter met exMayor Hall on
Broadway as he about to enter his law offices Re
terrine TO the rumor tho reporter asked him what he
| thouVht about 1t. Mr. Hall replied nonchalantly that
he had read something effect but that all he
knew Mr.. Hall added: And, MI. Reporter as n
corolary tell you don't whether he has returned
or not"
Assistant District Attorney Allen stated that ne
aid Mt believe that any overtures had been made TO
the Tammany Ring had been convicted without Wood
wards aid and he was confident convictions would
follow where deserved without such assistance lie eN-
pre.,ed a sincere desire to Woodward, as he had
something of Importance to say TO him.
GENET TO SENTENCED TO-DAY.
Harry W Genet convicted on Friday, was brought
into the Court of oyer aud Termner on Saturday by
Deputy Sheriff Shields. lie appeared cool and uncon-
ccrned chstted freely with his friends, and smoked MS
I,,,f .IaI had alap
ms upon the bench he beckoned to Mr. Beach ana
suggested tnat he had TO take Judge lngraham ;
mace IN Chambers he would like things TO remain as az
present until today when Mr. Beach SAID the Dill OF eA-
ceptons would ready. Mr. Genet Is IN the direct per
sona custody OF Depdty Sheriifs Shields ana Cah VINO
It@rnafey watch him accompanying him wherever he
goes but placing restrictions upon his giving ms ~,
entlon 10 settlement OF his private matters OF Vnt
en6yent OF his He will remain IN their custody
until sentenced to-day.
CONAN AND NORTON.
The rumor that Conan Norton have left the city
IN avoid prosecution has better foundation than inc
fact that although many inquiries made for them
Yesterday at residences well as at their resorts
no Information could be obtained TO their wherea-
bouts They were said to have just gone out AM
II was uncertain when they would return man WIN
,.hon a reporter OF TlE TRIBUNE cOnyerscd stated.
Win an air OF wisdom aud sagacity, that IL he had
been one OF these Courthouse fellows, he would Try
,ovv another climate would suit his constitution.
now said me- liz Fashionable now to convict men
accused OF having taken hand IN the ahg
plunder although aneS may bs ' enesHer referr@d TO
the Genet case. and sympatnsZer Win the as
graced chief Among the friends 0f the indicted per
sons great apprehension observable Tor they de
care that result OF the Genet TRIAL mas asIOnsneu
them Yet g. reputable gentleman stated to TkBC "
reporter that he Conan late on saturday night anu
was near enough hear HIM talk about the coming tra
of ex Mayor Hall. Again Mrs Norton distinctly told
yeporer Yesterday afternoon that Mr. Norton had gone
out for a and would return during me evening.
but AT What hour uncertain. Certainly II CONAN
has fed his bondsmen and intimate acquaintance hOr
ran Joues DISPLAYS unusual coolness, for he re-
pored Yesterday afternoon being out driving III com
pany with Police Captain Kennedy oi tue alNth
Precinct.