The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-28
DAVIS TREACHERY.
THE Ex-sTATE PRISON KEEPER HELD ron THE
SUPERIOR CoURT-pRoFEssIoNAL RIGHTS OF
ATTORNEY.


SUPERIOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RIGHTS OF
AN ATTORNEY.
HARTFORD, Conn, Sept 81 1871.
John II. Davis, the ex-keeper of tho Connecticut
State Prison. who aided the attempted escape OF
three Of tho convcts, arragncd before a magis-
tralc to-day. The prosecution produced testimony
showing that the convicts had been properly locked
up tho night of their cscapc that DAVIS had oppor-
tuntes for releasing them, and that ho reported tho
count OF the prisoners correct, with the intention
of dccciving the Warden. An Adams Express clerk
testified that an express package Qnc sent by
the convicts' friends IN New York) addressed to j. A.
Hike was received IN this city, prepaid, u few days
before the escape. Testimony produced ldcnti-
hcation Of the signature on the express receipt book
as being in Davis handwriting. Cohgor, u convict
IRON Bridgeport, testified that one OF The convics,
Alien went out OF his cell after supper, when
Davis duty The only other evidence OF i'm
porlancc gwen related to tho capture OF Davis
last Monday by Deputy sheriff Gowdy, of SomcrsvIlle
Gowdy driving along country road Just as Davis
stepped out OF the dense pune woods TO He was
recognized by the officer, who spraug from his wagon
aud effected tho arrest Although 1t Is evident that
DAVIS had been secroted IN the vicinity he refused
disclose " no had barborcd him.
Dr. Castle, Wethersiicd physician, gave testimony
showing that tho day that Davis learned that he
was suspected he attempted by poison but his
for taking the drug but when attended BY the phys-
clan manifested intense mental anxiety due no doubt
to grief because he mad indirectly occasoncd the
der OF u fellow keeper by releasing tho from
their cells.
ATTORNEYS OBLIGATION.
An interesting controversy during the hearing
the obligation OF attorney 10 gve any infor
nation received professionally or state anything
affecting the interests OF his clients Hon s. f. Jones'
OF Hartford, VINO has been retained u counsel Tor
Allen, QUO OF tho convcts who murdered the watch
man Shipman, was asked whether he had received
from DAVIS the sum oil 5000 part OF the money paid
Davis by the convcts Mr.. Jones declined to state
any thing that SAID done at the interview he
having called Davis at the request OF Allen In
.ho convlcts interest The State Attorney agreed TO
decision of this rather delicate professional
question to any Judge Of the Connecticut Superior
Court, but Mr.. Jones replied
at would make no difference, Tor l would not dis
close anything until | felt that | could honoraby do
so. My mission to Davis was bearer OF conndon-
tial comm unlcatoa from Bill Allen. my client, who Is
trial Tor his lie. "
The Justice decided that Mr.. Jones need not answer
the question
DAVIS was held IN 81, 900 bonds for his appearance
before the Superior Court The reward OF ST. 900 o.
crcd Tor his arrest has not yet been paid sheriff
Gowdy, injunction to prevent 1t has been served
Warden Hcwrs hy man who clui,ns 10 have driven
DAVIS from his uiains place with relative ana thus
indirectly insured his capture.