The sun., 1879-05-27
JUSTICE orTERBouRG's TIEW
Police Omcer Woodbridge Listens to n Few
Pointed Remarks

John Halloran, eleven years employed as
baggage man in Castle Garden. was brought
before the Tombs Police Court yesterday. His
nose was split open. and blood flowed over his
beard. and covered tho entire front OF his
Jumper. His head was covered with blood,
from nm ugly scalp wound. O1iccr Stephen II.
Woodbridge. u very slight delicate officer. had
clubbed him. The officer told Justice Wnndoll
that he found Halloran sleeping on ono OF the
benches in the Battery Park. He aroused him
and ordered him to move on. but Haoran re-
fused He then tried to drag him of the bench,
but unable to do so. summoned the assistance
Of Park officer and one Of the Broadway squad.
Hallornn was so troublesome. refusing to 20 to
the station. that It was necessary to club him
into subjection. "Ie tore my coat" added the
officer. MS he showed Justice Wandcll one Of his
coat tails, that had been ripped.
III is horrible TO me. officer" snid Justice
Wnndel TO SEQ human being brought into
court ma ~ he came from slaughter house.
Did you club that man while the other officers
Yes" replied onlcor Woodbridge.
What have you to say Halloran 2" asked tho
Your Honor" Halloran said. Il can't say
much. for my head is bursting. ia been ny
work all the morning and everybody around
Castle Garden knows me- had drunk two
schoonprs OF beer. but was not drunk. sat
down on one OF the benches md fell asleep; |
feet. and when sprung up from the pain. no
took hold OF me and knocked me down, said.
with me to the station / replied. IN 20 with
you after I've had my dinner Judge. he got
another officer 20 assist l. i'm. nnd then the two
went showing me forward. / drew hack and
told them III go along quietly Il they'd let me.
The first knew, this man. sir, drew on and ny
me full y ~ the Iace with his Gln3. Mhep i rev
know moro than that, There arc men here in
coHrt who will ,s;peak for me. 20 c... ...,
Mr.. Harry nj. Manning OF 73 Court street.
Newark, said: was passing through the
Battery Park when | saw three officers having
this man in custody. They were pushing him
along. aud the man seemed unwilling TO 20.
Two officers had hold OF his arms. when / saw
this officer suddenly spring in front ot him
and knock him down with his club. After the
man iell the officer again struck him on tho
head. Inever Witnessed 80 cowardly an uct."
Mr. Manning did any one 9sk you to como
No, sir" Mr. Manning replied, " or tho
numbers who witnessed this cowardly assault.
and expressed their disgust nt IL. / thought
many would be hero to testify Ibelieve there il
law against killing men. and that's why
Mr. George Mcclure. q manuiacrurer, OF Il
and l6 White street and Patrick Donohoo OF
232 l2ltt street. neither OF whom knew tho
Mr.. Manning They were explicit in describ-
ing the clubbing as brutal and cnwardly.
Justice Wandell immed 'atey dischgrged Hal
loran and ordered him 10 DO taken before DR..
Hardy to have his wounds dressed. Then.
turning to officer Woodbridge. Justice Wandell
talu; can't undefhtnnd now men, euppos"u
70 have the ordinary human instincts and fcl.
ings. can degrade themselves 10 the level OF
brutes. IL is disgrace to this city that man
should he walked through the streets, his fncc
50 terribly dislgured. and his clothes 80 shock
ingy covered with blood. l don't know why
citizens show so little spirit after the frequent
cases OF clubbing brought to their notice, ~ not
nt once taking sonle severe steps to stop 10.
Onlcer. you can show no justification for tbs
net. You were not struck on your own admis-
sion. You had the assistance OF two other ON
GERS. and while they had hold Of tho prisoner.
you. ON your own admission, dubbed him in
this shocking manner. Should this man de-
mund 1t. / would hold you for the assault"
Justice Wundeli then took the names and ad-
dresses Of the witnesses.