The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-14
Gsx. Cllxcn- General Clnch was expected in Au-
Qusta on the 9th inst.

Ir BlIsrow. the writing master, Is now In this
city, teaching the crsmped hand become plainand
the crooked strokes to be easy and flowing Azores
pondsnt gives !, lon accosnt = his various profess
sionsl merits, hst WIS is the necessity Of saying any
thing about matter that is well known to all who
have taken lessons Of him? --
New YoRk LEGISLATURE Assembly, On Sa,
turday bill was reported for the appointment and
government of Pilots in the port OF New York by the
way of Sandy Hook This most important bill was
made the special order of the day for Friday next and
double the usual number Of copies was ordered 10 DC
printed. .s--....-
On the motion Of Mr. C. Rogers, the presentmcnt of
the Grand Jury of New York embracing history OF
the losses at that por also ordered to be print
ed. ~
GEsERAL SESSIONS Monday Feb l3th.-Befsre
his Honor the Recorder, Aldermen Whitehead, Banks,
and Wheeler
The court opened at noon this morning. when the
following prisoners were brought to the bar, viz:
William Smith charged with burglary in the Sd
of Catharne slip and South st., and stealing there
from fifteen silver watches valued at one hundred and
seveny-one dollars, and several other articles Of
jewelry. by another count n the indictment, the
property was found on the prisoner the next morn
ing: he arrested as he was passing to Jer-
sey. The prisoner when taken up confessed the rob-
berry, and gave up the property. m6 .
The Recorder directed the jury to acquit on the
charge of burglary, and to find the prisoner guilty Of
the grand larceny. Verdict accordingly.
Hannah Henry, alias Mary Williams, (black) char
ged with grand demonstrating from John Dogher-
~ No as Frankfort street, wearing apparel to the
amount of thirty three dollars. Verdict GUILTY.
Mary A. Shay, charged with grand larceny--steal-
ing wearing apparel to the value Of thirty dollars
the property of Mrs. Elizabeth Sidcll corner OF Canal
street and Broadway. Verdict, GUILTY Of petty lar
John iAorp alias william johnson, charged with
burglary the first degree breaking into the house OF
Richard F. Carman, No. 55l Broadway:
The prisoner broke into the house IN the night time
was discovered and pursued, and finally arrested
he was issuing from the front door of house at
the corner of Broadway and Spring ST.
Richard +. Carman, exanined-My house was en-
tered by breaking open the back wnaow; was ava
kened by my wife, who cried " there is man in the
house," Immediately sprang out of bed, and pursued
the man down stairs; he ran into the yard and at
tempted to get over the fence; pulled him back by
the leg when he put his hand 10 his bosom and threat,
ened to put end to my existence; let go OF HIM
and ran for club, but before could reach it he had
and boots, and down Broadway giving the alarm;
stopt the prisoner as he coming out OF the doc
tors at the of Spring ST. can swear positive
ly to the prisoner being the man.
Verdict, GUILTY
John Nc CURE charged with grand larceny steal
ing from John Hodges, Jun. the sum OF fifty dollars
and gold watch, his property.
Mr. Nash said, "1make an application TO the court
satisfactorily proved if time be given that the prison.
er is somewhat deranged in his intellect.
Mr. Phoenix opposed TIE application. The prisoner
had been filing very responsible stuatioa He had
alderman of the six tn ward and there evidence
whatever of the lynacy Of the prisoner.
Mr. Brady Twill not suffer myself to be insultcd.
see reason why the prisoners having been on the
same ticket with me, should be canvasccd lie this
court.
Mr.. Phoenix disclamed any intention of insulting
the worthy alderman of the Sixth. All he intended
by his observation was, that if the prisoner were in
reality deranged there were plenty of witnesses who
could be had moments noticc TO testify to the fact
| Mr.. Brady, wish to remark to your honor, that
the prisoner is not Irishman by birth. am here
only dmicus curiG
| Recorder. Proceed with the cause.
John Hodges, Jr. examined knew the prisoner
| at the bar; went with him to TIE Chatham street
Houses slept there that night; when l went up to
bed, Mcclure went with me; he slapped me on the
shoulder and said "good bye old boy I'll you at
5 O'Clock tomorrow morning" Mcclure then W mt
down stairs. After he went away undressed and
get into bed; put my money, IN notes, between
the mattress and the bed, and my watch under my
pillow. When awoke found had been robbed.
informed Mr.. Williams, the landlord, of the fact.
He said had better search the persons in the house.
They were searched. They made no objection. No
Cross examned-i awoke mt about IL o clock NV
intention was TO 60 by the early Philadelphia boat.
Mcclure had my money; he saw 1t in the coach.
Sncwcu III 10 nun 10 seeH tne money was gOOu,
CURE said the money was all good.
Examination resulned-I saw Mcclure in the morn
| ing at about 2 O'Clock, at Mr. Menus, Chatham ST.
| When saw him said, MCGUIRE Ihave been robbed.
| He appeared confused. One of the men who were
with Mcclure struck me- After this, Mcclure told
make myself comfortable, for that he had twen-
seven dollars Of my money and my watch He
said cannot give il you now will get il for you al
| 6 o'clock One Of McGuire's companions then said,
| your money is all safe; il is at Mr.. Young's. The
| matter here rested until about o'clock. then saw
Mcclure at the same place. He was asleep. They
| woke him up. He then denied having my Money.
| asked him what business he had to come into my
room. He said he had not been there Finding !
| could not get my money, had Mcclure arrested
SANFORD 3. Williams examined. keep the tavern
corner of James and Chatham street, where Mr..
Hodges slept. He went TO bed very early little after
| o'clock. Mcclure went up TO his bedroom with
him. He came down and went away. He returned
in about hour, and went up stairs again. In few
minutes he came down and LEFT my house.
| Cross examined. Ibid not observe Mr.. Hodges to
| be much under the influence Of liquor. have three
| bed rooms. There are four beds in each room.
Examination resumed.--I have seen Mcclure often
before, but did not know him by name. When Mr..
Hodges told me he had been robbed, said il would
be better search the in the house search
was made, but nothing was found. Mr.. Hodges said
he suspected McGuirc we went out together to seek
him. We found him at Mr.. Menus tavern, in Chat
han. sf,oot miro dopad anx, of IN,