Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-25

Prise the accused parties Of their right of appeal ana
to BE- tried BY ajury. This CONSTITUTIONAL fastidious
ness Of the csurt renders the progress of the proceed
ings al the Special Sessions rather tedious process
and in nine cases out of ten 10 entirely unnecessary.
Still, as the tenth case may possibly be preIudiced by
a departure from that course the Recorder IS entitled
TO all the credit OF this imporant reform IN our criml-
nal courts. exmr.
Charles Brown black, had been in prison three
weeks, in most filthy condition, on the charge OF
stealing pair OF panaloons wallet and pencil case,
the property of William Heath A pawn ticket was
found on the prisoner for the pantaoons, given BY
Jew Abrams. Penitentary four months.
Benjamin Carman, charged with having been
drunk, making a noise, and otherwise disturbing the
peace and harmony of the Eighth avenve. Remand
ed, to give security for his good behavior.
Robert Crosley charged with beating his wife, and
threatening her with worse injury Let OIL at re-
quest OF complainant.
Pompey Carman, a negro, with wooden leg,
charged with beating his wife; and Threatening 10 knl
her.
Clerk Did you strike her, Pompey9
Prs. Yes, hit her once on the head
Court Why did you strike her. Pompey!
Pris. Because she kicked the table over
The complainant did net deny the kicking over but
made cath that Pempey was of no count 10 her, no
how, and could live better without than with hlR.-
Sentenced to thepenitenliary for three months
Daniel Duer Richard Hays and Michael Cassidy,
named William Bruce. The complainant is private
watchman and swore that he was beaten by the Pri-
scners while ne was on his post during moonlight
night. The court convicted them, and suspended
Judgment till Tuesday next.
Rebecca Green and Ann Rebecca Robinson, cou-
pie of black girls, charged with beaIng an lrlshmnn
named John McAuley The complainant testified
that the prisoners in company with two others came
TO his porter house in Canal street. about O'Clock
in the morning, and stole two decantcrs OF rum. The
prisoners in their defence said that the complainant
wished enc Of them let him go home with her, and
offered her Is cents, which she rejected wltRScorn,
and showed him off the walk and that was all the vIo
lence she had resorted to- Two other witnesses
roboraed the story of the complainant, and The pri
soners were sent up Tor six months each.
Bernard CURE, charged with stealing wash tub
from black fellow, named Giles The Court con.
voted him, and the prisoner appealed and was re-
manded.
Michael Gallce accused Of stealing pair of shoes.
Rose, officer, testified that the prisoner was old
thief and the Court sentenced him TO the Penentary
for six months.
William Graham, charged with stealing black
lace VEIL and other articles of the value Of slO the
property of John Aiken. The theft fully proved,
and the prisoner was sent up for SIX months.
John Hart, convicted OF stealing a dollar and
a quarter in cash from the room OF Henry Reader
man. Remanded.
Hyla L. Halgreen, convicted Of an assault and bat
terry. City Prison 30 days.
Jane Miller, as black as thunder cloud, was con-
victed Of knocking down with stone lad by the
name Of James Britt. The proof was conclusive of
her guilt and the Court sentenced her 10 the Peniien
tiary for six months.
Susan Mulgrove, was put to the bar, charged with
stealing rooster, commonly called game cock
The complainant testified that out Of forty fowls in
his possession he had thirty three stolen. The theft
complained Of took place about three weeks ago.
The prisoner said she did not steal the rooser-she
only took it, Sentenced TO the City Prison 10 days.
Patrick O,Brien and Ellen his wife, accused of get
ting drunk and kicking up shindy in Water street.
Officer Riddell testified that Mrs O Brsn was rat
tier at any rate. They were permitted to depart upon
their own rccognIzance.
Jane Smith, convicted OF dsorderly conduct in the
streets. City prison 30 days.
William Woods, for stealing several Articles OF
clothing from another colored man named Briggs
PcRentiary six months.
Catherine ady was accused Of uproarous and I'M
ladylike conduct IN knocking down David III. Good
barn and six other peaceabie citizens in the
ruress Of Catherine market The proof was incon-
elusive, and the prisoner, after lecture from the
bench, was discharged.
John Reed and Henry Reed were put upon trial for
getting one James Ferris beasty drunk, coaxing him
TO take nap in the gutter and, after he was asleep, Of
stripping HIM literally naked and running away with
his clothes. John was acquitted and Henry sent up
to the Island for six months.
Charles Brooks, BY profession printer, etood
charged with ass0ulting IN most ungallant manner,
the person Of young and unprotected female, who
quietly passing through one Of the public streets
rage was witnessed by Waterman named Pang
burn, who arrested him and made oath Of the fact.
Sentenced to the penitentary for 30 days.
Asmall assortment Of vagabonds were discharged
spen their own recognzance, no Witnesses appearing
against them.
The coart then adjourned.
UT' The following was handed TO yesterday for
publication in mitigation Of their alleged i'll conduct
mentioned in our paper Of Thursday, on the part Of
the conductors Of the
Long Island Rail Road.
DEAR SHIN regard the reputation Of the Off
of this road would beg leave 10 state that you
must have been misnformed in regard 10 the slate
ment made in Thursday paper. The facts are these
The young mar alluded 10 on Sunday was gen
tem,n of color. He took seat in one Of the Jama-
ca cars, for the purpose Of going 10 Rockaway. On
this road there for the express purpose Of
ryng celored persons. He was escorted by one OF
the brakemen to take seat with bis lady in such car
but refused. He accordingly came INTO the Office
and inquired for the agent Of the cars TO which ne
was shown, and made enquiry for a seat and was
shown the above mentioned car. He replied that If
he alone, he would not mind taking the car but
being he had lady with him, he did not want 10
take her cut 10 the mob to change cars. He was nd.
vlsed to the conductor about his seat who told
him, by oil means to take the above mentioned car
which highly aaroned his honor that he retired.
TauTH.
~. B-The mob alluded to, consisted OF q few
folks standing the side walk, which 10 generally
the case on Sundsys-but not soul interfercd with
the gentleman or hlslddy.
NEw YoRK, Aug. 81, 1888.
To the editor nc the HERALD
DsAa Sn-Perhaps IT you were TO see and know
Of the girls in Straiferd, Conn, you would not
be 90 very partial TO your Newark "dsry eyed ones"