The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-19
PUBLIC SENTIMENT AROUSED.

Mr.. Whitchurch. the lawyer, of No. $40 Third ave-
nue.. who was the first person to como forward
boldly and take active part in the prosecution Of
Captain Williams and Policeman Fleming. has been
furnished with the of several PARTIES in sddi-
ton to those already published. who express them-
selves willing to testify az to what they saw
OF the brutality of the two policemen.
He IL also in receipt of several letters
concerning the case. two Of which given below.
Mr. whitchurch considers that it would be breach
of confidence on his part to mako public the names
Of the writer's. The signed Justice" was writ
ten by one of the leading merchants In this city,
whose signature verified by HERALD reporter.
A WIDOWS MITE.
Mr.. WHITCHURCH:-- t.nU
I hope and pray you will not let this murderous
affair drop. He Is worse than the Hull murderer
lives will be in jeopardy daily. win follow suit
and send the widows mite" to help bring the
domon to justice. II. w. @.
LIKE MASTER LIKE NAN"
The following was written by prominent mer-
New York. Oct II. 1879.
Mr.. SAMUEL WHIrcHuRcH:-
/ suppose that any redress for the acts of men
like Captain Williams aud his companion Fleming is
degraded Board of Police Commissioners. Like
master like man. Ia saying which applies most
pollute the waters which flow from it. venture to
suggest. however, the propriety of bringing action
for damages against These creatures. In the bands
OF competent and relentless counsel they could,
think. be made means OF punishment. Money of
course. will be needed. and shall be glad to
Others who will respond. Pray give this your con-
sideration and believe me. in haste yours trnly.
ta JUSTICE.
The following letters have boon received at the
HERALD oflice:-
.ABour TIME HE WAS KICKED OUT"
NEw York. Oct. II. 1874
Is it not about time Williams kicked out of
o
IL full OF unsurpassed. disorderiy and infamous
houses. gambling hells &c. he is allowed to retain
his position and go in his mad career. Re
peatedy has sufficient evidence of his unfitness for
his position been laid before the Police
Board have glosscd the misdeeds OF this
Williams. and in. bold violation OF their oaths of
Office havo turned him loose to continue his favorie
pastime of clubbing unresisting aud unohending
citizens. His last exploit. IL anything exceeds any
OF his previous efforts. and 1t would be we'll for the
Police Board II for once. by way of change. they
would condescend to do their duty before 1t is too
late An Outraged community sometimes gets out
ragged little too much. and 1t then lays aside all
other business and etes out the justice due to such
creatures Police Board. its pet Williams. aud
his myrmidons NO. co. Il. q. Il.
A LAW AGAINST PROFANITY.
NEW YoRK. Oct. IL, 1879.
To THE EprToR OF THE HERALp:-
Is Captain Williams that there is law
against profanity in this state? would advise him.
we'll other of his brother officers. to read the
statutes. JUSTICE.
"How CAN 1T DE roLERArRD?
BROOKLYN. Oct Is. 1879.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
SEQ In your issue OF the 18th inst the following
questions :-First-"why was Smith clubbcd9" Be-
he had the courage to ask thing in tho shape
OF man. commonly called policeman-one who
draws captains pay furnished by the tax
payers Of tho city of New York--to keep
the peace and protect citizens. and WAS
instead attacked without any provocation. Mr..
smith asked to DO let alone. he had done nothing
wrong, which was heard by one of those mcan con-
temptible. boodthirsty. imported bioodhounds. for
whom the Dix plan of shooting ON the spot is too
good. and who. suppose, thought himself and his
darling captain in great danger. and dubbed tho
let alone and said that he had done
nothing he would not have been cubbod
What right had Mr.. smith to make of
such Language and frighten the polceY Sec
II mono of tho bystanders had had the courage to
come forward and TESTIFY to the outrage. then there
would have been charges preferred against Mr.
Smith of disorderly conduct. aud he might have
got 'ten days or S10." ano the mon in blue would
have cleared themselves from all blame.
You ask now long such outrages will he tolerated
by the people just as long the people will allow
H. and 80 long the ranks of police force are
filled through the political influence of pothouse
politicians, without spark OF character, with mon
unstulicd in human nature and without any edu-
cation ut all. am sure IL an examination had
three out Of every ten policemen would be found
unable to write their own names. 80 long rs the
people of New York allow themselves to DO ruled
by imported Ignorance 80 long will you DO dubbed
veteran Sixth Army Corps. Brooklyn.
DON'T APPEAL POLICE BOARD
To THE Eprron on THE HERAI.D:-
Why beat about the bush III this matter of club
the policemen? They ind that when Is
dubbed and makes q complaint against them the
Commissioners liston to the testimony and de-
That Is, IL the policeman happens to BIO a
captain or sergeant with q strong republican
backing tho two republican commissioners will