The native American., 1838-04-21
From the Public Ledger.

From the Public Ledger
CITY POLICE.-Betore John Swift, Mayor.
SATURDAY., April Z, 1888.
Barney Ryan and Henry Patterson, couple
of miserable loafers, got drunk last night, were
taken up by the watchman, and let go this
morning by the Mayor.
Catharine Coas-but no, the ladies, creatures
Of gentler race we touch them tenderly, and
draw veil over their foibles, leaving dark --.
MONDAY, April 9. 1888.
George Somebody was the self-appointed Cap
tain of an exploring expedition, consisting of five
or six other individuals, which set sail on Satur-
day evening last, in search of 'Symms' hole, or
any other 'hole' where rum is sold, which they
succeeded in finding, and there indulged them
selves till they felt funny, and were ripe for adj
venture.
'Hullo! said George pointing to striped pole
which embellished the front of BARRIERS shop, SIS
that the north pole?'
No, that's the south pole,' said second.
NO. said one more sober than the rest, that's
barber's pole
well, no matter what pole it is; bring it along,
we'll take possession OF it in the name OF 'Uncle
Sam
They detached the pole from IFS fastenings,
mounted it on their shoulders, and were carrying
it carefully down the street, when, happening to
meet the watchman, they dropped it quickly, and
each made off in different direction. The watch
man pursued, overlook the leader, and made him
a prisoner. This morning we were surprised
with the sight Of long striped pole, elevated
above the heads of the lockers on. At first we
thought the high constable was coming, and this
was the insignia of his office; but we soon found
that it was the identical pole taken from the door,
which had come up as a witness against George.
Mayor.-'Who does this pole belong to!'
Me, sure, said scented little foreigner push
ing his way through the crowd.
Mayor.-'Who are you! What's your name I!
sPharon Gauron. P-h-a-r-o-n G-a-u-r-o-n,' said
he, spelling it.
Mayor.-'Was it taken from your door?
yes, sare; it was stand fast by my door,
sMayor.-'George, you're bound over to an
swer this charge at the court of criminal ses-
sions.'
And away he was taken to the black hole be-
| low.
4 James Saunders and Thomas Winters, two
4 young men, just about of age, were last nigh
staggering along in the neighborhood of Fifth ant
South Streets, with their souls, melowed BY
| drink and the rain, peculiarly fitted for the re-
ception of sweet sounds.
sHark! what music is that?' said one, listen
ing to the voice Of the watchman, as he cried
Twelve o'clockv 'Would't you like to be a
watchman, Tom, and sing SO pooty, when alPs
SO quiet, and you can be heard so wel!'
Yes, would so; | can beat that feller; just
listen: Past twelve o'clock!'
Hal stop that noise said the watchman.
%, my dear sir, | did'nt mean to offend; only
|-wanted to help you.
Il don't want any help; can attend to my
own business myself; no one has right to do
| =, t1,;n.r b,t Hin, that's n.l fnr
| That amt the rule our master worked by; if
we done nothing, he paid US pretty well for it,
| well, go home now quietly, and go to bed.
Yes, sir, thank'ee, sir; much obliged to you for
your politeness, sir. You's gentleman; we'll
60 right away, SIR.
The watchman left them, but returning again
in about an hour, he found them in the same place,
still exercising their vocal powers in crying the
hour Finding that talking to them was of no
i avail, he took them to the watch-house, and this
morning they were both fined.
/ James Brown and James Carney, drunk and
making noise. Fined; and the first bound over
to keep the peace.
| Susan Jones, found in state of intoxication at
the corner of Second and Pine streets; discharged
| Edward KENNY, drunk; fined.
| TUESDAY, April 10, 1888.
| Daniel Clute, weather-beaten seaman was
found by the watchman, laid up high, but not
dry. Dan was mortified this morning at his situa-
ton; and, to the modest, we are merclul. After
an attentive consideration of the case, he finally
offered resolution never to do so again, which
was unanimously adopted by him, and then he
was discharged. To Dan we would say, stick
to the resolution.