Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-14


STREET INspEoroRs.-The new Common Csun-
Gil TO have the power Of appointing these per-
sons We glad Of it, and trust that they will re-
move none for opinions sake, that have done their
duty. Amongst these latter none stand more plea
singy prominent than Mr.. M Grath of the 9th
We have known him for years, and we know no man
that has behaved BETTER if SO we'll as Street Inspec-
tor In the first and last cholera, when the fathers Of
the city hed-he was at his post relieving the sick
comforting the dying, and buryng the dead in the
negro riots ne did much very mach, to preserve the
peace Of the city And the best proof of his excel
lent conduct to be found in the fact that on one oc
casion the citizens spontaneously subscribed TO
testimonial of hsiworth, and arenow without dstinc
ton of party, petitioning for his re-appeintment.
RacroR, THE MuRpERER.-This wretehed creature
1--WE cannot call him mani who brstally butchcrsd
young in Albany, is now in this city, in close
custody. The Suprcmc Court now in Session here
will decide upon his case in day or two Till their
decision 10 known no sentence will be passed upon
him. Though Robinson escaped the halter there is
no reason why this murderer should.
CouRr or GsSERAL SxssroSs.-Saiurday. Nav 9Th.
Before the Recorder and Alderman Purdy and Wa.
tertury.
John Hoffman was convicted of an assault and
battery upon Jesse Gaunt, constable Of the 9th Ward
while the latter was In the discharge Of his duty. The
prisoner having been confined in close Imprisonment
for seven weeks they imposed mere nominal fine of
six centss and the accused was liberated.
The ca e of Noble Bennett indicted for receiving
stolen goods, was called on, and adjourned upon ap
plcatlon Of counsel.
George Burlington, a Swede for an assault an bat
terry upon John NberR. The complainant is COM
mander Of Swedish ship Of the name of Carl Joan
The prisoner, on the 9Th INST, came on board the
liam pfia hall po.1 Cch
his fist uader his nose, and otherwise abused and in
suited him, besides punching him two or three times
in the stomach. The accused in his defence stated
that he on board in order TO get dollar Of bor
rowed money which one Of the compliments hands
owed TO him that the captain told him to clear out
Of the ship, and seized him that finding he intea-
dcd to do him some bodily narm he made the resist
ance complained Of Verdict guilty-fned %.
PoLIcE.-Saturday and Sunday-Nothinp Of par.
ticular importance transpired. Miss Virginia Smith
Of the Five Points was brought up and committed
for kicking up row in the Park Theatre. Fined %
and let loose again. Tom Van Ostrand, a regular
buIlt high binder was committed for stealing peck.
et-handkerchef; and Pat Flanagan was fined IS for
smashing the windey and breaking the peace Of Miss
Sarah Waters, Leonard 81.
CoRoSERs 1saussT. An inquest was held on Sa-
tHrday, at the corner of Spring and Mulberry upon
the body of Robert Donnelly, aged IL years, found
floating in the dock nj the foot of Spring street.
The deceased had been missing since the 6rst Of April
last and was supposed to have slipped of the wharf
Verdict-aecideRtal drowning
DEArH FROM THr BrrE or A Dog.-A respectable
cid gardener of upward Of go years Of age was at
lacked about fortnight ago. in thcdog time ~ nrce
dogs Bloomagdale, as he was quietly walking
along the road, one Of whom tore of the entire call
Of his left leg, managing the limb in most shocking
manner. He was shortly afterwards relieved from
his perous situation by some of the nelghbors, and
sent to the hospital where his wounds were dressed,
and in day or two, considering him cut OF danger,
he was permitted TO resume his occupation On Sstsr-
day last LEGAL mortRsation was visible, and ecforeit
could be check cd Il extended 10 his viials and put
period 10 his existence yesterday forenoon. The dogs
which were tho cause of his death are still n large