The herald., 1837-03-23
oh what falling off is here my coantry men.

CouRT OF SEssIoss.-March 22-Before his honor
the Recorder, Aldermen Wheeler and Randall
SENTENCE DAY.
, The following prisoners were put TO the bar ar
ralgned and sentenced
Benjamin LoveIoy convicted of most aggravated
assault and battery on Portuguese lad named Jos.
Hart in that slak Of infamy kept by Mike and Phil
Dolan, at the corner Of Roosevelt and Water st.
The poor boy was not only dreadfuly injured but
rsbbcd Of SIC all hepossessed.
Mr.. Thompsonaosc and wished the court to sus-
pend judgment until next term cause why? His
client did not like going to the State Prison. and
had particularly good character mslad somewhere,
which, if time given, he would find and pro-
duce TO the satisfaction Of the court
The Becorder, however, upmoved by the eoquence
of the learned gentleman, sentenced the prisoner TO
the State Prison for life.
John Creggen, convicted Of burglary in the first de-
gree, breaking into the house OF Mr.. Joseph Crpps,
No. l2l Barrow st. and stealing therefrom two silver
watches gold chain, and other articles was also
sentenced to the States Prison for life.
Thomas Armstrong, convicted OF grand larceny
stealing from the chest of fellow boarder 500 in
bills, &c.
Sentenced, in consequence of his youth and il be-
ing his first offence, TO the State Prison for two
years and one month.
Frederick K Snowden alias George Williams
vcted of grand larceny, stealing from Mr.. John
Breck of Chatham street, case of diamond rings &c
The prisoner appeared very anxious to have Judg-
ment suspended but not being able 10 show reasons
plenty blackberres he sentenced to the State
Prison for two years and five months
John Peterson, convicted of grand larceny stealing
from on board the schooner Notis variety Of cloth
| ing and other articles.
Sentenced to the State Prison for two years and
| four months.
Ryan OBrien, convicted Of highway robbery, steal
| ing from Mr.. John Conrey gold watch.
Sentenced to the State Prison for three years and
one month.
| Alexander Bournan, convicted of a robbery on
board the schooner Eugene Of which he was steward
| Sentenced to the State Prison for two years and
| one month.
| Theodore T. Wyatt, convicted Of fGxtor,ing money
under the pretence being police officer
Sentenced to pay fine of $50 and costs, and TO be
confined until the same be paid.
The reason of this leniency towards the prisoner
was on account of his having gwen information OF
plot made by the notorious burglar Bloodgood to take
the life of the keeper Of the prison. and then break
Jail. This plot, through the agency Of Wyatt was
| frustrated
John NJ Daniels, convicted of selling liquor without
| license was fined 81 and costs.
| SENTENCES THE FLOUR RIOTERS.
James Chapman, sentenced TO six months in the
| City Prison.
James Roach sentenced to four armonths confinement
| as above
Francis Roster and Eugene Argon, sentenced to pay
fine of $40 each and to give security for their fumre
good behavior in the sum $3.50 each.
John Cav, sentenced to pay fine Of $40 and COSTS
John Mclaughlin and Edward Smith not appear
ing to receive judgment, their recognzances were or
| dered TO be forfeited.
"And herea end, quecrly enough to be sure, but
4 here an end.
| John Shay, convicted Of driving his carriage
against, and Knocking down DR. Joseph Jackson, in
Broadway was sentenced TO pay fine OF 81, and to
find security in the of $3.50, for good behavior
| for one year.
Peter Williams, convicted of riot at Hollis Hotel.
Sentenced TO three months imprisonment at h'rd
labor, in the Penitentiary BackwelPs Island, and to
| get out stone
Henry Seely, convicted of receiving stolen goods.
Sentenced to pay fine of $50 and costs.
/ After hearing the motions of counsel for the dis
charge of five prisoners which were granted the
Court adjourned.
PoucE-Menday, March 22-Ru6 6fanism.-A bul-
ly of the part named John Noble alias Albert Lyon,
wus yesterday arrested by police officer King on a
charge of assauItng and abusing the passengers in
| Broadway
Last evening Noble undertook TO assault several
gentlemen in Broadway-many pat up with his vlo-
lence-but at length he met with one not cool ten-
pered. The watch was called, seattle ensued, when
up came King who seized the brawler and conveyed
! him to durance.
The prisoner is powerful athletic man, with deal
| of devil-may care rufIiansm about him; lie - now
in fair way, ifthe Recorder will do his duty oil rece-
/ wing the punishment his oufrages deserve.
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