National Republican., 1884-06-21
puRNs1pr,s rroun1Es.
Two OF HIS Bondsmcn Surrender Him
aud lie FINDS No others.

and lie Einds No others.
The work in tho criminal court had
hardly gotten under way yesterday morning
when deputy marshal with Col. j. o. p.
Burnside who was accompanied by Mr. s. r.
Bond, ofhis counsel, appeared in the cham
ber. He had boen delivered up tho night
before by some Of his suroties as stated in
yesterdays REpUBLIoAN. Mr.. Coyle, assist
ant district attorney brought tho case to tho
attention Of the court and read n lettor from
MT. John Coughlin, ono of tho bondsmon,
which Is as follows;
To ANY JUDGE or THE COURTS OF THE DISTRICT
or COLUMBIA: am reliably Informed that the
charges published In the Etsntng Star Of this date
in relation to the retaining Of government moneys
for materials sold by Col. James q. +. Burnside,
late disbursing officer OF the United States post.
Office department, arc true. therefore, as one OF
his bondsmcn, desire and request that he may be
taken into custody by an officer OF tho United
States, or such officer as the court may designate,
as wish to surrender him and DO released as his
bondsman. JOiiN CoUGHLiS
10TH JUNE, 1884.
Mr.. Coyle also called tho attention of the
court to the fact that u bonoh warrant had
been issued, but there was no record to show
by what authority IL was issued.
Judge Wylie doubted if any order Of the
court in such case was necessary. Tho
surety had the right to deliver up party for
whom he was bail, and was entitled to bail
piece for that purpose. lilo did not think, so
the party was brought in, that it made much
difference how it was DONE
Mr.. Coyle, while admitting thnt surety
was entitled to o bail piece in demand,
thought that In tho case of issuing bench
warrant there should be some record. Tho
bond having surrendered the defendant,
however, he would ask that he be committed
to tho custody Of the marshal.
Mr.. Bond requested that there be tenn
| nf ntn HI.
could consult Mr.. Coughlin. This move had
been surprise to him, and he thought prob
| ably an understanding might yot be reached
| II regard to the matter.
Mr.. Coyle requested that Mr.. Coughlin be
telophoned for and IL was done. Deputy
Marshal Fassett being granted permission to
make u statement, said that lato ThurGday
afternoon, Mr.. Geo. T. Keen came to him and
wanted Col Burnside rearrestod, saying that
| he was on the bond and wished to surrender
him. He informed Mr.. Keen that nothing
could be done with tho matter In that shape
and to accomplish his object ho would have
to take out n bail piece. This proceeding wal
instituted entirely by Mr.. Keen.
Not long afterward Messrs Coughlin and
| Keen came into court and expressed desisC
to be released from the bond.
Judge Wylie directed tho release of the
sureties. and ordered the committal of the
defendant.
| Mr. Bond inquired IL no would Do permitted
to supply the place of the sureties withdraw
ing.
Judge Wylie inquired what was the amount
going out and was informed that it was s.,
600. He said that thore was nothing to pre-
vent filling tho bond, provided acceptable
persons were presented.
Mr.. Bond thought he would be able to &c
complish it during the day.
Tho bail not being given at the time th,
court adjourned, the judge authorized tn,
clerk to receive such surety as proved accepta
Bile to tho district attorney. Up to fou
o'clock the bond had not boen procured ant
the attorney thought no would not be able {,
secure it until to-day,
A rumor which gained considerable ere
dence yesterday was extensively circulated
that Col. Burnside had made n desperate at
tempt to commit suicide. 1t WAS found upol
investigation to be false, or at least nothin
definite could be learned of It. On Wednes
day evening, as tho story won't, Col Burn
side heard that he was going to bo rearrcstod
and went to his room at his homo with tn
intent to kill himself. He was apprehendot
in tho attempt, it is said, and was shortly af
ter Arrested and lodged In tho sixth procinc
station house.
visit WAS made to the house of Col. Burn
side, and when questioned as to the authen
ticity of the story Col. Burnsido's SON in la,
laughed ut the idea, and a young lady, prol
ably his daughter, assured the reporter ths
the family would stick by him while
lasted"
Col. Burnsido's counsel made efforts |
secure bail, but being unsuccessful the colont
was takon to the Jail about o'clock last ever
ing 1t is thought that he will secure ba
and be released this morning.