The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-09

Ex'sh@i& Brennan and Ex-Deputy Shwi1
Shields Alsw Their Sentence Scene 1t
the shsrihrs 0face-waiting for tho Com
mitment-At Ludlow Street Jail

the SheriH . 0face-Waiting for tho Com
mitmsns-At Ludlow Street Jail
Ex-Shcrin brennan and ex-Deputy Sheriff ShieIds
Lett the Court after the sentence in the custody Of
Deputy Sheriifs Cummings and MAXWELL and were
taken directly to the shertn's ONCE. AS they were
passing along varied comments were made BY thu
accompanying crowd on the sentence innicted
upon the two late well known officials. The ma
jor,ty seemed to sympathize with Mr. Brennan.
and one man was heard to say, "It's hard but tta
BUSINESS" Not SO much sympathy was expressed
for Shiei who was criticised for letting thu
.sthavin' backguard Genet get out OF sight, ana
bad cess to Genet for putting Billy In q hole"
One Young man was heard to exciaim, "We.. the.
Brennan Coterie will have TO be adjourned. but
wen have dance with the Sheriff anyhow when
he comes out of seclusion." In word. the general
verdict seemed to be that the ex Sherin was more
snned against than SHINING.
TIKI BLUE ROOF
The Sheriff soon found himself in his Old private
office, which Is generally known to the ha0atuss Of
the place as the Blue Room, and waited for the com
mitments for himself and Shields. Presently hin
son-in-law, MIR. Judson Jarvis. arrived from Ludlow
Street jail, where he had been making arrange
ments for Mr.. Brennan's Imprisonment. They talked
together for long time. After this he had a chat
with his brother Timothy. Shields, who had tho
Looked depressed, and remarked to friend that hS
felt far sorry for the old mans account than
he did on his own.
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE Ex-sHERIFF.
While waiting for the commitments reporter a
the HERALD had an interview with ex-Sherin Bren-
nan, ana the following conversation took place -
REpoRTER-A great many of your friends think
the sentence severe, Sheriff.
Mr.. BRENNAN-Yes, that is so; but believe In
obeying the laws.
REpoRTER-I have heard it said that it was On
account Of Genet being an old opponent of yours
that you allowed him to remain in your custody,
without letting him be removed to the T0mbs a
once, pending sentence being passed.
Mr.. BRENNAN-Well perhaps that is so. II hsA
been very sharp in my practice with him people
would have said the old feeling is revived and tina
et 10 or ySaT here
believe, when Genet was cOnvictedS
Mr.. BRsNNAs|No; it was after four o'clock when
the jury found him guilty, and had already gone
home and did not know that Genet was In my
custody till the following day., Gay: ,,u,,,
speak with Mr.. Brennan about some private bust-
ness, and the interview terminated.
CLOUDS OF TOBACCO SMOKE.
Meanwhile friends dropped in to shake hands
with Mr.. Brennan, who received them all court
OF opinion as to the sentence passed upon him.
He smiled cordially as some OF them babe hing
NOT e0q ind,aef e at least determined to 70
through the punishment and its attending ordeain
no sans Of the Arrival OF from Tho
District Attorneys O1ice. Mr.. Brennan, tired Of
waiting, had taken on his hat and thrown his om-
brea and Oyercoat on the sofa, and looked I'M
patiently at the clock. AT haLpast six O'Clock tho
scene was dull as churchyard at midnightss
people looked at their neighbors and wOndered
who they were and what they. wanted there. In
the dim room adjoining the blue rooms the dim
seen, whose presence was made evident BY tho
burning cigars. Shields sat near MIR. Brennan,
brennan still looked toward the door expecting
the unwelcOme messenger.
trict Attorneys ONCE. Mr.. Brennan ran his eyes
over 1t, and after seeing that 1t was In regular
form stated that ne was ready to proceed 10 !aai
arrived for Shields. The arrival OF Mr.. Brennans
document caused, however. slight diversion In
the monOtOny OF the proceedings. After q few
moments the previous spirit OF monotony again
weighed the party down, and the party was lite
rally mute. After another half hour Of this monot-
ony-viZ., at about seven O'clock-the commitment
for Mr.. Shields was served. Five minutes before It
came a report brought in that the once of tho
District Attorney was closed and that somebody
lad been sent up town to get his signature for
leave. However, when both commitments had
been served, the procession 10 Ludlow street Jail
was commenced. Outside the Jail two carriages
and a coupe were found in waiting and into tho
first entered Mr. Brennan and his brother Timothy,
accompanied by, Deputy sheriff John 7. Cumins
In the second carriage was Mr.. ex-Deputy Sheriff
Shields. looking bright and cheerful behind =
"Reina Britannica" cigar. and accompanied by htn
keeper, Deputy Sheriff James Maxwell; and 1t was
considered that the arrest OF one deputy sheriff by
another was one or the most friendly affairs on
record. Two relations of Mr. Brennan followed In
a wicked looking coupe, as Thackeray calls such
vehicles. At seven minutes past seven O'Clock Mr..
Joel stevens shook hands with Mr.. Brennan ana
expressed his regrets for what had happened 70
their old chief. and In q few seconds the three
vehicles dashed along Chambers street to Ludlow
Street Jail.
The prisoners were taken charge OF BY Warden
Dunnam. The party then went to the meal
room, where they ate hearty supper.
Some of the friends OF Mr.. Brennan
called during the evening TO express their
regrets at what had beiaen him. It was
expected py many OF his friends that he would DO
offered the private rooms of the Warden, as Comp
fortune was in store for him, for no
had to occupy. when the time for lock-
lately occupied by Mesdames Woodruff and Claf.
lin, and by General Ryan, lately massacred at
Santiago de Cuba The cell is about 9
feet broad and feet long. At the
back is a small window, looking ON the corridor.
outside his cell, in the angle OF the building. is
the game is played under difficulties all day long.
The majority OF the prisoners IN the jail
are there for debt and offences Of
counterfeiting, forging &c. The row where
Mr. Brennan is confined is called Filth
are the best on the street. ana overlook Essex Mar
ket The ex-Sherin will eat his meals with the
'.parlor boarders." Mr.. Shields Is in adjoining
| cell.
DEPARTMENT OF DOCKS.
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President westervelt in the chair. Reports Of the
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