Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-14

u SANDER fSr Critisis.A. n
To the Astksr Of Osessia -
DEAR Sra II have received no note from Won pye.
vious to that Of this date, lang. l0th.) presumed
that all the risk of your book upon the publish
ers, and that IS it appeared anonymously, you had
not even reputation at stake. Had been aware Of
the circumstances, the last Criticism in the Mirrer
should not have appeared. As am wholly ignorant
OF the name of the author of Osceoa, of course
personal motive induced the insertion of the Crit
cism. sincerely trust that it may not niure the sale
OF your book, but that you may realize your most
sanguinc expectations | am not at liberty to dis
close the au'horshPo the notice Of your book.
Yrs, &c,
aalg~..u Es. OF MIRROR. 4
Such Is the nature Of the mean communication un-
der the Editorial head Of she Evening Star from some
wretch who has attacked the work and the author Of
Osceola, and thea like poor devil to save his ears
JSnps behind the broad stern of old Major Noah the
valiant father Of that paper.
New YcaK, 10th August, 1888.
CoUsr OF GENERAL SESSIONS, Monday, Aug 10
John Mcdonald put to the bar indicted for
grand larceny. The particular crime with which
the prisoner was charged isknown by what is termed
"burang." The mode of operation, SIS stated by the
Dstric- Attorney was for the prisoner 10 get black
man TO accost Stranger in the street, and offer to
give him five dollar bill for silver Afterwards
when they found out that they had got hold Of the
right customer TO invite him to become the arber of
Il
others OF the gang were assembled and the robbery
perpeuated
The sufferer, an old gentleman from New Jersey,
named Khull, was sworn and told his story. 1t did
not mate orally vary from the old method Of burning.
The property stolen pocket book containing sl3
in cash and a p omssory note for 1878, which was
picked out Of his side pocket.
Sparks officer, testified that Mr.. Kuhll called at
the Office and stated his loss Witness in company
with Mcssros Holman and Merritt, went in pursuit and
arrested the prisoner and two black men, and had
them locked up. The prisoner confessed having
stolen pocketbook, and restored sl3 of the money
the promissory note, he said, he had sunk in the
river IN the pocket book, TO which he had attached
a large stone.
The jury wiihou, leaving their Seats found the pri-
soner guilty, as charged.
Isaac Lytls and William Hill, blacks implicated
with the above were put upon their trial, charged
with beng par'cpators and abet'ors in the robbery
of Mr. Kuh
All the evidence adduced against the prisoners was
shat they were in company with Mcdonald at the
time of the robbery, and met together after the
perpetraiion.
Officer Sparks testified that one of the prisoners
came the oilce and informed HIM of the robbery;
stating that Mcdonald picked the book from the
compliments pocket book they not pre-
sent, and offered to divide the money with them,
which they declined receiving, alleging that il had
been stolen.
Mr.. Phenix, who defended the prisoners argued
that the fact of heprsoners having conspred 10 de-
fraud the complainant on the burning system"
Of robbery, which il was not shown they took any
part in.
The District Attorney, however, took an entire diff
ferent view Of the case lie commended that the trio
had goHg out for the express purpose OF deprfvng
some nsuspecting indlydualo of his meney, and thar
having fallen IN with the complainant, whether they
obtained his property by fraud and artfce, or cok It
from him by force could not alter their guilt. The
fact of their combining 10 rob the complainant was
fully proved, as well having met together after the
robbery, and that they all concerned In bringing
him into situation TO get robbed The court ex.
pressed similar views in charging the jury who at
ter short absence, returned a verdict OF gully
against them both.
r. Michael sweeney, implicated with Mary Hollings-
worth and Catharine Fogcrty, all Irish were put to
the bar accused with having robbed q sailor named
Robt. Fanoday, of eight sovereigns, while he Was
asleep in the house of Drscol, No. 81 Cross ST.
The testimony OF The case went 10 prove that the
house where the robbery was con United was the
abode Of the lowest description OF lrsh prostitutes,
and frequent by rufians Of every shade. The SAL
lor invelgled into the house by some Of the in
mates aud made supply drunk, and while IN that
helpless saaiion his pockets were nAed of every
cent he had in the world The women were acqui,-
ted and Sweeney was found guilty.
CoRoSxR's ISauEsr.-Yesterday upon the body Of
an unknown infant aged about weeks, found in the
Jews buryng ground, in Bed street, Cause Of death
unknown.
Also on the body Of an unSnewn man, found in the
North river al the foot OF Dey The coroner
by which he could be identified. Verdict, found
drowned.
JoE SMrH.-Ths rascally Mormon 10 IN the city
in disguise. We hope the proper authorities Of Ohio
will demand his person. Five hundred Of his delu-
ded followers have laft their Temple at Kirkland for
Missouri.
NIBLos-The Three Faced Frcnchman and the
new panlomims, form the prominent objects Of Al
traction tonight.
Gabriel, always acceptable, attempts somcsaing
next TO the great in point Of difficulty, for
he will play q character in the English language.
The new Pantomme in which young LAmosr plays
fairy, Checkeni the harlequin Gabriel the lover and
Antoine thelClown, and thirty COED grouped danceus
saePpade will, with fireworks (on the ssage) corr
stItute the performance for tonight
" The original Jim Grow Rice, ton ieht, at the
franklin Theatre. Go and see him.
Victoria.
" iolet grace ofbe vernsi year.
Ofef'd ne thou 10 this sprngke reign.
Ia not thu tint to that L. y dear,
whose banner Of bloc Is the lord Of The maisf