The New York herald., 1879-07-01
AT TIE BAR OF JUSTICE.

GENERAL SESSIONS TO ANSWER THE ISDIcr-
FIRST proREE--'wE INTERPosE PLEA OF
NOT GUILTY
When Chastne Cox, the murderer of Mrs. Hull
lei. the City Prison for the Court OF General Sessions
Yesterday whero no was to be formally arraigned
before Judge Gidersleeve to plead to an indictment
for murder in the arst degree he seemed to be in
excellent spirits. for while lie being handeuffed
10 officer George Wilson he conversed with him
pleasantly on the state of the weather. lie was
neatly dressed in suit of navy blue. which set
of by nice white tea in his buttonhole. pre-
sentcd to him on Sunday by one of the benevolent
ladies Of the Prison Association visiting the Tombs.
Cox. wniie chatting good humoredy about the
breezy morn made allusion whatever to his
crime. and gave not the slightest symptom of ner-
vousness trepdation rs he was marched out in
custody.
An immense throng had congregated in the vcin-
ity of the Tombs in anticipation of getting glimpse
OF the dandy nigger." he is termed. but they
doomed to disappointment 1t was expected.
of course. that he would be placed in the "Black
Maria with the other prisoners route to the Gen
eral Sessions and the fact that colored named
Wales was among the number Of those who were
placed in the dark conveyance at once created the
impression that he the man the crowd desired
to see Accordingly when the started for the
Court House it followed by several hundred per-
sons. the number increasing rapidly at every stage.
Thus Officer Wilson and his prisoner, who was
also guarded by other officers, escaped for the
moment the searching glances and criticisms of the
curious throng. Approaching Duane street. how
ever the stylish of the prisoner who, it could
easily be observed, handcufed at attracted
attention, and in twinkling Cox was surrounded
by a surging mass Desperate and determined ef-
forts were made by the running spectators to eaten
glance at him, aud the negro bore the ordeal with
Characteristic GOODNESS. Indeed, if anything. ne
seemed rather fattered by the situation. looking to
the right and to the left with evident satisfaction
THE INDICTMENT AGAINST cox
He stepped nimbly up the iron steps leading to
the court room, the passageway and corridors be-
ing densely packed with spectators whose exertons
TO get look at the prisoner caused not little con-
fusion. Captain McCloskey, however. was equal to
the OCCASION and Cox safely lodged in the prison
pen Owing to excellent arrangements the court
room was not overcrowded. though had one-tenth
of the crowd outside gained admittance IL would
have been packed almost to suffocation. An hour
elapsed and Cox quietly in his seat apparently at
ease The bill ordered by the Grand Jury for MUIR
der in the first degree in course OF preparation
and merely awaited the signatures OF the members
OF that body. SEortly after twelve O'Clock the Grand
Jurors filed into court and presented batch OF in
dictments, including that against Cox.
Judge Gildersleeve discharged the Grand Jury
with the thanks OF the Court.
The instrument, which was drawn by Mr.. Rollins.
contains thirteen The first. second, third,
fourth fifth and thirteenth charge the prisoner with
killing Jane L. De Forest Hull at the house No.
l4O West Forty second street, on the morning Of
june IL, while engaged in felony; the sixth.
seventh. eighth and ninth are common law counts
for murder. and the tenth, eleventh and twelfth
counts charge the prisoner with killing Mrs. Hull
while engaged in stealing the property or AlonZo g.
Hull BESIDES the differences above named the
counts vary only in setting out the mode
OF killing The death is said to have been eecteda
follows: In the first. ninth and twelfth counts by
smothering and suhocation, by various means
particularly specified; in the second count by
smothering and suifocating with clothes over the
mouth: in the third and eighth counts by smother
lug and suffocating by placing the hands over the
mouth and nose III the fourth, seventh and elev-
enth counts by smothering and sufocatng. not de-
scribing how the deed was accomplished; IN the
fifth, sixth and tenth counts by smothering and
sufocating by means of instruments, and in a way
and manner to the Grand Jury unknown. and in the
thirteenth by smotherng and suhocating by press
ing pillow over the mouth and nose
MURDERER ARRAIGSED.
'Chastine Cox to the bar" said Assistant District
Attorney Rollins amid breathless silence There was
rustic at the prison pen. the shmming Of an iron
door and well knit form of Cox appeared i'll view.
Every eye in court was strained toward him; but
needless of the searching glances on every hand he
walked up 10 the railing with steady tread. Cool
calm and collected, with smile on his face and one
hand upon the railing, he stood awaiting the formal
ity of his arragnment Mr.. John Sparks, the Clerk
OF the court then read over to him the specific
charges against HIM contained in the Indictment
winding up with the words
Are you guilty not guilty?'
The prisoner looked steadily at Mr.. Sparks, hes-
tated hung his head slightly and in u low voice
said
II leave it to my counsel, Mr. Howe, to say"
"He says. Your Honor, he leaves it to me-" said
Mr.. Howe, who stood by the prisoners side. "And
interpose plea of not guilty"
IL propose" observed Mr. Rollins. 'to move this
case unless the counsel for the accused has some
application to make, tor the second Monday in the
Eve desire" replied Mr.. Howe, "to throw no
fr,a bali
justice viii be obtained by that method well by
delay, tor which there is no necessity. We are not
aware of anything to prevent our gong to trial
the day named by Mr.. Rollins, it may be the
absence of some witnesses from Virginia, who, how
ever. may not be summoned. l have, therefore,
objection the cases being set down for that day.
II think" remarked Judge Gildersleeve, ''the Dis
trct Attorney and counsel had better consult with
Judge Cowing. who will hold the July term of the
Court. The case, however, may be set down for the
second Monday in the July term, pending his objec-
tons.
Then Your Honor" added Mr. Howe "might
order an extra panel OF 1000 Jurors for that day
1T there is any order" said Mr.. Rollins. 'for
extra panel think such number that uggested
by counsel is somewhat exaggerated"
The prisoner was then taken back to the prison
pen and subsequently handcuffed to Officer Wilson,
who conveyed him to the Tombs.
A HEAD.
When the prisoner reached the Tombs he was
asked to sit for plaster cast of his head by Mossrs
Fowler Wells, phrenologists. He consented to do
80. Prior to taking the cast L. n. Fowler made
examination of the murderer's head. He found it
to have combativeness, destructiveness and sensi-
tVencss very large; parental love, benevoence,
natural endowment conscientiousness. reasoning
power and mechanical ingenuity large: the gilt of
language large: friendship small; powers Of
durance great. Mr.. Fowler said that the examina-
tion proved that under proper training and cduca-
iion Cox would have had high intellectual powers.
The murderer's head, he continued, a remark
ably fine one. and the head OF DR.. Chambers, of
England, not nearly good nor indicative of
good habits in its
The prisoner then seated himself in a chair pre-
pared him, and a long apron tucked under
his chin. reaching to beneath his knees. prcpara-
spread his short. curly. black hair
and then the plaster of Paris followed. Cox took
the matter. he has done everything else, very
coolly, until his face about to be covered with
the plaster at which he made objections, asking,
"Do YOU want to smother meT' Upon being =
sured that no such thing Intended he submitted
to the operation. When the cast removed he
said nothing further than II am hungry" Ono
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