New-York tribune., 1873-12-23
ESCAPE OF CENT.


ESCAPES ~ wINDow-PURsCERs on HIS
TRACK.
The announcement of the escape OF Henry W.
Genet who was convicted on Friday false pretense, and
who was 10 have been sentenced yesterday brought
OF the largest and excited crowds into the Court OF
oyer and Terminer yesterday morning that was ever
seen there hour Of opening the Court not only
every seat hed and many inside the bar held two,
but eager faces appeared in every part OF
the room, and pushed and elbowed each
other seeking by every 10 gain place inside the
already crowded bar Prominent among the many we'll
known faces Of lawyers present were the counsel OF the
escaped prisoner Genet, Messrs Beach and Waterbury
Opposite them sat Mr.. Peckham, the DstrietAttorney,
and hs assistant Mr. Allen. In the immediate vicinity,
scattered about the room, stood Mr. stoughton T. CT
Buckley Assistant u 8. Dstrict-Attorney Purdy, Ly-
man Tremain, Mr.. Vanderpoe, Eibridge T. Gerry, aud
near Judge Daniels Mayor Ha stood, auiet observer
OF the excited group, waiting for his own case TO be
called pu.s 10 notice.
As soon Judge Daniels had taken his seat, District
Attorney Phelps stated follows have been informed
since came into Court by the Sheriff that he cannot
count Mr. Genet, and inquiry Will have to be
taken as to his whereabouts by the Sheriff.
Judge Danels-He was allowed TO remain in his resi-
lence in custody of two onicers they allowed them
selves to by sleep and while they slept be
escaped. IL great degree Of neglect aud misco
duct the part OF the officers to keep this man in his
residence. understand the officers have set on foot
measures for his recapture. and until we ascertain
whether they successful not steps should be
taken on the matter
Mr.. Phelps-I think II right TO say that Information
reached Saturday of such character that /
informed the Sheriff that advised Of the probability
that the prisoner would escape or be rescued, and
warned him to take such precautOn would be neees
sary am very much at a loss to know why some steps
we're not taken in accordance with the notification.
Judge Daniels-An that the most liberal generosity
required that the officers should 10 his house
with him 10 allow him TO arrange ms affairs. IL was
gross neglect gross misconduct TO allow him 10 remain
there In the idea Of securing him. in safe custody while
the law requires that person in such custody shall be
kept In close confinement.
Mr.. Beach-Though We consider his conduct erroneous
and mpohc think IL dutyt proceed to perfect
his bill OF exceptions intended to apply FOR stay
until the bill Of exceptions argued before the Gen
eral and think it duty to make that appics-
ton STILL and conclude services to the gentleman
az far put the bill and his rights on the way Of ad
Indication.
Mr. Phelps-I think IL my duty TO apply for an order
on the Sheriff to show cause why prisoner escaped
Judge Daniels-we will do that, but wait until we see
whether the efforts TO recapture him are successful
Mr. Phelps-I shall deem it my duty to make the most
thorough inquiry.
This closed the proceedings for the present far
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the other Ring cases. but later in the day. while the trial
Of Mayor Hall under way, Mr. Phelps interrupted
the proceedings request that the escaped prisoner
Genet be called the other indictment for grand lar
ceny the recognzanccs of his suretes declared for
feited
INVESTIGATION INTO THE sHERIfFs CONDUCT
Mr.. Phelps then submitted affidavit by himself
stating that Henry Genet had never been received or
delivered the Tombs prison pursuant to commitment;
. hath hp inat info
at the office OF deponent that Henry W. Genet would
attempt to make his escape from the CUSTODY OF h ,he
that the said Sheriff, after having received ,sd
Contents soa s' Of tho PSoeD ssme to the SAID Genet
ana that sada Genet on the m as appea by
the correspondence OF deponent with Geofge Bliss
United States District Attorney for the Southern DIS
trct Of NewYork wherefore deponent prays the order
OF the Court that said Matthew brennan, the sara
Sheriff. aud the said William Shields ms deputy snow
before this Court, Dec. 2J, at 100 a. H' why
they should not he punished Tor contenpe III
Ing the commitment Of this Court
coRREsPoSDENcE WITH THE SHERIFF
The following letters bearing upon the case we're inr
nished by the District-Attorney:
lconfieut,L COO. ,..o
Hon NJ. T. BRENNAN sheriff N. i. Co.'.ty.
SIR: have just received information cohndehtlaiy,
from source which inclined TO believe entirely
Henry W. Genet now in your custody under conviction
OF false pretenses Sc., TO rescue hun loreipy 'ro me
nahuh VI Noui utpUtles auU CONVEY M.
states The plan to have been carried INTO eneet
last night but thought best to await the result Oh
ali application for stay Of judgment NO Suspicion
attaches 10 your Office. Very respectfully,
q. w. LYON, Asst District Attorney.
NEw-YoRK, Dec. "a, 1873.
Hon. B. X. PHELPS Dis,rictAnOrney
SIR In reply your letter OF this date have 20 say
that Henry W. Genet called at my office IN the " y
After the business had been closed he exhibited 10 me
letter signed by Mr. Lyon OF your assistants, dated
that day. and addressed To- Hon NJ y
brennan, Sheriff, in which Mr.. Lyon informed
the Sheriff THAI he had reason believe
Mr.. Genet would escape or bo rescued press
copy had apparently taken OF tho letter. that
you Doubtless verify my statement Of is purport.
Mr. Genet was at the time in charge OF depnty ahern
and exhibited tho letter as showing no sad what al