The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

CoURT OF SEssIoNs.-Before his Honor the Re-
corder, Aldermen Banks, Varan, and Ward.
On Its opening the court, proceeded 10 try the fol-
lowing prisoners, viz:
Ryan OBrien, alias Grant Bnen, charged with
highway robbery, stealing from the person Of Mr.
John +. Csmoy gold watch, value $50 on the night
of the 18th of February last
John +. Conroy, examined.-I was robbed on the
18th OF February last; was passing through alley
from a back building in the rear when was sudden
ly trpped up, and my watch, which was fastened by
black ribbon round my neck, was taken from me
immediately gave the alarm. have n, doubt the
prisoner is the man. | afterwards saw my watch al
the police after the prisoner had been apprchended
Officers Smith and Brink recovered the watch for
me; the alley 10 in Greene street. = aHsw
Police officer Smith, examined Il went in search
of the watch for Mr.. Conroy. found the watch IN
the possession of negro woman in Laurens street.
She said she procured Of the prisoner that il be-
longed to him. apprehended the prisoner in COM
pany with Mr.. Brink, who went with me.
The jury found the prisoner guilty.
Alexander Bowman, charged with stealing 500
from arunk in the cabin of the schooner Motifs, lying
at the foot of Liberty street, the property Of the mas
ter VIM Chace.
The pnssnsr was employed as steward, and during
the absence Of the captain he broke open the trunk
took out the money, and left the schooner Guilty.
The case of the flour rioters was then allied on-n
which Edmund Smith, John Cav, Edmund 8.
Weeks, alias Meeks, and William s. Arenst were put
upon their trials charged with riot at the flour store
of Eli Hart & Co, in Washington street. on the night
of the 18th February last
Mr.. Morrel made motion to the court to have
Edmund S. Weeks ore of the indicted, tried sepa-
rately.
The motion was ovefruled
Mr. Wilson made similar motion, which was al
80 overruled. =
J. Wheelwrgbt, examined-I apprehended the pri-
soner Smith. He sprang from the second story win
dow Of Hart & Co.'S store. l seized him as he was
making Off He was all covered with -four.
BY the Court.-I have no doubt the defendant
there. Smith, is the same man. II appears TO me,
however, that he has shaved of his whiskers-
There were probably between fosty and fifty per-
sons in Eli Hart g. Co.'S Store. The people outside
cried out, the police coming;" when those inside
made a rush into the street WheDI got there, the
riot was at its height. The mob WIRE throwing tho
flour and wheat into the street.
Thomas 6. Berthe; examined l was at Eh Hart
& Co.'s store on the night of the 18th February;
there not there :: man spring out Of the
second story window heard cries al stop that man;
endeavored to selze him, he lodged me and almost
Cross. EN- nined-I believethat is the man (Smith.)
Mr.. Burton, examined-I saw GRO Nd collected as
was coming towards Dey street. The inoa were
shouting, laughing at and eerng the officers. That
man (Weeks) was very otficious One OF the crowd
had staff he told me he was officer.
Cross-examned.-The frs4 l saw Of it was in
street, near Dey There were many whe
cned out. That man crIod out take the woman away
she shant GO" From this time until the defendant
wa, arrested; did not see him commit any outrage.
l think that is the man, but may be possibly ms
taken. He - not the man who had the staff
w. H. Sparks Police Ofhcer) examined went
down to Eli Hart & Cos on the night of the rot
When / wa1 close to the store, that man, tGaw,)
caroe out and rsn. 1 am not sure whether he came
out from the door Of the stora from the window.
Cross-Ex' There was also smaller man whe
CAME out at the same time. The smaller man got
away. made after Cav and arrested him.
Police officer Holman gave evidence as to Cav ha-
wing been concerned He said he did not see Cav
hlraself come from Harris store.
Vim. G. Gard, examned.-I was standing in front
of he store hen two persons sprang from the win
dow. One o. them rum and was caught by person
there The ther fell. l Immediately put my hand
upon him. Ele tried to get away. Some persons
asked me if 1 was apolice officer. said no. They
wanted me 10 let the man 60. Alderman Jourdan
came up aIai said he was an officer. We then took
the person to the police. He gave his name as
Saith. believe that man, (the defendant Smith)
is The same person, but am not positive.
STORE Of Eli Hart g. Co. saw that man, Cav, run
ming. I saw several persons striking at him. | ask
ed what wis the matter. Some OF the mob said
le is baker. ] asked the defendant Cav, what he
vss. He said he was weaver then said to him,
you must 60 along with me. ! took him to the
mayors office.
Crosse xamined--I cant tell what time the not
| was not there. | cannot say what
,ime the police were put round the store. There was
a deal OF hom OH the ground. IL was like light
fall Of snow.
THE DEFENCE.
VIM. Beachly examined.-I was AT Hart Il Co.'S
store on the night Of the riot went there, being
told to do 30 by gentleman in Mr.. Alcock's store
to get the books. ! called upon Mr.. Smith and
Mr.. Ryerson to assist me. We went TO the store
together. took parcel of books, and Smith, the
defendant took another. The second time l was
cosling out with books some of the rioters told me
TO quit, had no business TO NEEDLE with il.
Cross-examned.--l happened 10 be going across
the water Jer:ey, that brought me there that night
| wanted 10 see a friend about work. The reason
the gentleman who asked me 10 save the books did
not 90 himself was, he was fearful Of the mob He
appeared very much scared. | lost sight Of Mr.
SMITH heard afterwards that he was in the watch
house.
John Rycrson exnmined-I was in Alcock's store
on the night Of the rotWllIam Beachly spoke to me
a6ou, qeing-Some one in the store Alcock's asked
him 10 cndeavour to save the Enthusiastically aid he
would golf he could get company said would go
In turning round, Beachly saw Smith, he asked HIM
10 go-Beachly picked up two books oil the pavement
and minded them 10 mel did not 90 into Eli Harris
store-I went to Acocks with the two books--Wm
Beachly then came again with three books which
he handed to me Smith had two books and wire
with papers on-He gave them 10 mel took them
into Alcock's store-I then lost sight Of Smith and
Bcachly-I went home.
Cross cxamined--I did not know Smith before this
There was great coufusion--It was probably half
past TO o'clock when left the crowd-The riot
was then gongon.
Justice :loodgood examined went down 10 the
store; stood in the inside; several asked me ''whv
hold nonr at All and Si2 barrcl ~ I sa,J I