seems that he had brought this man with him as a witness, from the fact that a Mr. Sloan testified on the trial of Carlin. I refer to the report of the trial, hereinafter set forth, for his evidence on that occasion. On the 30th, or 31st, I found the "old gray" at the stable, and have used him ever since, and he is now in my possession. On Monday, the 2d of April, I called on the District Attorney, to ascertain, if he would try Carlin on the indictment during the April term. He replied, "that he could not be tried during that term, on account of the large number of cases before it." I asked him if he had seen Mr. Whiting within a few days. He said, "No." I then desired him to take notice, that James R. Whiting, Esq., had been engaged by me as counsel in the case. Mr. Whiting had previously told me, that he would either see or notify the District Attorney of that fact. Not having heard from the Governor up to this time, I wrote to him as follows: JONES TO GOVERNOR CLARK. NEW-YORK, April 2, 1855. GOVERNOR CLARK, SIR: On the 24th ulto., I placed in your hands an affidavit, and made a complaint to you, against John Orser, the Sheriff of the city and county of New-York; will you please inform me what has been done in the matter and oblige, Your most obedient, ARTHUR T. JONES. I also wrote the following: JONES TO HOFFMAN. NEW-YORK, April 2d, 1855. HON. OGDEN HOFFMAN, Attorney-General of the State of New-York, SIR: On the 24th ult., I appeared before the Governor of the State of New-York, and presented an affidavit and complaint against John Orser, the Sheriff of the city and county of New-York. Governor Clark told me that he would submit the complaint to you, and upon your favorable decision, the Sheriff would be held amenable for his acts. I also had an interview with Mr. Lathrop, to whom I stated the whole case. I shall feel obliged if you will inform me, whether the matter has been submitted to you, and what is to be done. In case you have not heard anything about it, you will oblige me, if you will look to it. The great powers vested in these Sheriffs, who I find are only amenable to the Governor of. the State, renders it necessary that they should not be permitted to break the laws for the purpose of robbing the community of their property and rights; or to compel us to commence suits, at great expense and delay, for the recovery of the value of our property, which may have been taken in a suit of replevin. The facts are plainly set forth in the affidavit which I placed in the hands of the Governor, to which I refer you. Mr. Lathrop will give you the other particulars connected with the conspiracy to rob me of my rights and property. Thomas Carlin (one of the Deputy Sheriffs) was indicted by the Grand Jury, at the March term, for a misdemeanor, for his share in the business; if I live, he will have to be tried at the Court of Sessions; and if I die, my executors will be instructed to see that he is tried. The case of the Sheriff is in the hands of the Governor and yourself. I want no interests, no political or other influence. I want the law. After that, all I desire is that the affair may not sleep. The laws mean something, or they do not. That is what I am determined to find out, without fear, favor, or consequences. In your professional experience, you know, (perhaps better than I do) of the corruption and rascality that is practiced in the Sheriff's office in this city. As it seems to have fallen to my lot to bring these scoundrels to a knowledge that they shall not break the laws with impunity, I shall not flinch in my duty; and I will never stop, while I live, till I see whether it can be done or not. When I find that the laws don't mean anything, I shall have learned how to protect myself from the encroachments of these rascals. With the hope of a speedy reply, Respectfully, Your most obedient, ARTHUR T. JONES, 54 William-street. JONES TO LATHROP. NEW-YORK, April 2, 1855. MR. LATHROP, DEAR SIR: I have written to the Governor, this morning; also to Hon. Ogden Hoffman, upon the subject of my charges against the Sheriff of this city and county, of which I have heard nothing since I had the pleasure to see you in Albany, on the 24th inst. I am actuated by a sense of duty to myself, and the whole community. I hope you will not consider that I am presuming, in asking you to do all you can not to have this matter sleep. The Sheriff is amenable in this case, or he is not. I wish to know my position, and that in which the community is to stand hereafter. The District Attorney informed me this morning," that the Deputy Sheriff cannot be tried this term of the Sessions, on account of the large number of cases before it." I may be put off, but tried he shall be, either by myself or my executors, unless Gabriel trans fers the case to a higher tribunal. Excuse this liberty, and be Your letter of 2d inst., was received this morning. You must be aware that I can do nothing in relation to the matter of which you write, unless I am called upon by the Governor for my official opinion. Should I be consulted by him, I will do whatever may be just and proper in the case. Yours, respectfully, A. T. JONES, Esq. O. HOFFMAN. P. S.-The Governor has been detained from the Executive Chamber by indisposition, for the last three or four days. L. L. About this time, Judge Beebe came into my office, and said: "Mr. Jones, when that horse was left at the stable, there was a new horse-blanket left there with him. I suppose I can get it by sending up there?" I replied "I do not keep a stable, sir! Nor do I make use of horse-blankets, or any other property that is not my own. I presume that Messrs. Cleaver & Mason are responsible for any property left with them, although I know nothing of their responsibility, as I merely keep my horses there, and pay them for their keeping." This dignified ex-Judge had taken the trouble to come to my office, to inquire after a horse-blanket! (perhaps). He then offered to bet me one hundred dollars that Carlin would never be brought to trial. I replied "I will take that bet!" He then said—“Well, if he is, I will bet a hundred dollars that he will not be convicted." I said "I have nothing to say about that; we will see." "O," said he, "you will get sick of it by-and-by. I will tire you out." He retired in a hurry; welcome to all the information he got. I communicated this to the District Attorney, and urged it upon him as a reason why he should not permit Beebe to delay the ends of justice. I thought I had waited long enough for the Governor to reply; so I wrote again. JONES TO GOVERNOR CLARK. NEW-YORK, April 9, 1855. TO HIS EXCELLENCY MYRON H. Clark, SIR: I wrote you on the 2d inst., and am without the honor of a reply. On the 24th ulto., I made a complaint against John Orser, the Sheriff of the city and county of New-York, and placed in your hands my affidavit of the facts on which the complaint was founded. You then told me that you would submit the case to the AttorneyGeneral, and, (as I understood you,) inform me of the result. I did not desire to occupy your valuable time, with the other particulars connected with this case of conspiracy, to rob me of my rights; but after leaving your presence, I had an interview with Mr. Lathrop, the Assistant Attorney-General, to whom I communicated the whole matter. I have since written to the Attorney-General, who replies, that he can do nothing unless consulted by you, in which case, he "will do whatever may be just and proper in the case." The Deputy Sheriff has been indicted by the Grand Jury, at the March term, and must be tried at the Court of Sessions. The Sheriff is in your hands; to you alone he is amenable for his acts. While this matter sleeps, these same acts are being practiced in the Sheriff's office, and this same deputy, now under indictment for misdemeanor, is retained in his office, and to my knowledge has recently performed acts, not proper or lawful for him to do, in his official capacity. It is time that a stop should be put to such acts, by which every member of the community is so greatly affected. The District Attorney, of this |