The New York herald., 1877-09-03
CHARLEY ROSS.
The Ohio Boy at the Ross Residence
in Germantown.
NOT IDENTIFIED BY THE FAMILY.
Public Interest Manifested by
Procession.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept =, 1871
There has been much anxiety aud interes, in this
city all day to learn the truth to he identity OF the
child brought here last night the supposilion that
he is Charley Ross Mr.. Ross was entirely convinced
that the child was not his kidnapped little one even
before he had the boy here but the descr,p-
ton of tho newly discovered child aud all the crcum.
stances surrounding HIM apparently made it probable
that the lost child had been found at last.
INTEREST pUBI.c
All the incidents Of the made the most Of
in exaggerated and sensational articles IN certain sun
day newspapers, which, with the real crcumstar ces
have inaIsd the public interest aud there have been
large crowds OF excited men and women following the
little follow who was brought from the West AT tue
Continental Hotel, whore tho chids cusodlans took
him last night upon thor arrival a crowd gathered
carly this morning. About ha!tpas ten O'CLOCK two
brothers OF Mr. Christian X Ross Mcssrs John s. and
James Ross, called al the hotel and were Immediately
shown to the apartments OF sheriff Coffin. After
examining the boy carefully both these gentlemen
said In very doubtful manner
''Wcuo not think ne Is the boyn
About eleven O'Clock gentleman. named J. Good.
heart ncishbor OF MI. Ross called, and after look
ing at tho boy TOR few moments he said:--
'.rhars him. that is Charley Ross" ana mmedi-
ately out OF the room
gx ROUTE TO GERMANTOWN
Toward noon the party IN charge OF the child pro-
the quarter before TWO p. ~ train tor Germantown.
After they had taken their seats in the car a rumor
spread that Charley Ross was the
tram, and few moments after, large
crowd OF curious people gathered around the train
all anxious 10 catch glimpse OF tho long lost boy.
Before the train started al oast ntcen hundred
were gathered in and around the depot and after ihv
left the waving OF handkerchiefs aud the throw
ing OF kisses proved that many womans heart beat
in sympathy for the lonely little curly haired boy
When the train arrived Ut Washington lane, whcro
Mir. Ross resides tho passengers lett tho train in a
body ano marched up the lane IN the wake OF the boy
and hts guardians. Instead OF entering Nr. Ross
house the procession proceeded on up the hill to the
residence Of MI. Bcpjamin Horrs about two squares
above.
CONDUCT OF THE BoY.
The boy did not appear to recognize any Of the
said they thought he looked like Charley, and they
hoped he was. he appeared to be such gcnticnanly
little iclow In oraer 70 avoia ths crowd which had
assumed large proportions, dctour was made
and attempt made TO enter Mr.. Ross residence
from the rear. This was observed by tho crowd.
when the party having little "Gus'' in charge arrived
At tho house they found 1t completely surrounded by
the people, who IN order to catch good glimpse or
the boy, tramped over the lawn, flowers and shrub
berry, and even invaded tho private portlco OF the
dwelling, driving the Rosa family into the house.
INTERVIEW WITH THE FAMILY.
The boy and his guardians received in the
story front room by blr. and Mrs. Ross tho
immediate family. He was taken to Mrs. Ross sido,
but he did not mako any signs OF recognition, neither
to her or any OF the family. Mr. Ross questioned him
a. great length and the following was tue only i'm.
portant part of his answer
~ live with Mr. Colin. | used to live with Mrs
Wilson. Mrs Wilson got me of the cars. My mother
lives in ST. Mary's never lived IN a big town. |
lived IN big cabin with one room in IT, had dve
brothers and three sisters. amt going to tell you
everyth Ing sald the ltto fellow, ana the CONVERSE
ton was dropped for tho time.
NOT THEIR CHILD
Both Mr., and Mrs Ross we're positive that he was
not their child. Mrs. Ross sad:--
''His Wrists are too large mis- cheek bones too
prominent and his features are altogether too coarse
for him TO be my Charley"
ssd
would have gone 10 the Continental this morning.