Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-02

giving Simpson a complimentary benefit. He is rich
ly deserving it. The house might be crowded at $40
ticket. Simpson is much esteemed.
90 Mr.. Bob Jay fences at Broadway at to-
night. Bob Jay is genius, though he does spell
his name thus:-Bob!
CAPTAIN MARRYATT AGAIN captain Marryatt
writes to friend in this city as follows =" They
have made a bonfire of my works, and found that
though they may not contain thoughts that breathe,
they were filled with the words that burnt. l under
stand that tar and feathers await me at Buffalo
The feathers ought to be paid me as have been
rLucK'D all my life but to the tar have no objec-
ton to that being in the way Of my profession"
Well done, old Snarleyow! That is not SO slow!
Boar RAcE.-A race took place yesterday between
two six cared boats the Wizard Skiff and Kescasko
the Wizard beating about so yards-distanee miles
time Ism. 40s.
Also, second race between three four cared boats
viz: Whitehall boat named Ben Shamburg, Jer-
sey boat called Wehawken, and whale boat. The
Ben Shambnrg won in 29m and 4os., abont twenty
five yards ahead. Names of the Ben Shamburq's
crew-Wm. Gibson, John Hardenstine, Christopher
Gurger, Robert Martin, and Francis Palmelten as
coxswain.
II We call attention 10 the advertisements of Mr..
Wilson, the manufacturer of the best manifold wri-
tiers in the country. We shall give him lengthy no.
tcein day or two.
Counr oy SPECIAL SESSIONS Friday, June lst-
Before the Recorder and Aid. Lynch and Smith.
William Green was convicted Of an assault and
battery apon Mr.. Pike AffidavIts were shown to
the court setting forth that the defendant had COM
mitted the offence under an excitement produced in
consequence Of abusive and insulting language ad-
dressed to him by the complainant. The court ina
posed nominal fine of s5 upon the defendant.
Antonio Lapel Spanish sailor, was pat to the
bar charged with assautng John Thompson, one of
the branch pilots, on board vessel under his charge
as he was plotting her around from the North to the
East River. The prisoner was sulkey, threw his al
lowaace of greg and provisions overheard, and re-
fused to obey the orders of the pilot. Complainant
took up piece of pine board 10 punish him, when
the prisoner rushed at him with drawn knife The
only injury done, however, was IN destroying the
provisions: The prisoner said he threw the meat
he did not like. The court thought that throwing
the groe overheard was not very bad crime and as
The pilotha not been injured, they thought the inn
prisonment he had already suffered, would answer all
the ends OF pubic justice, and the prisoner was dis
charged.
Peter De Groet was put at the bar accused of get
ting drunk and beating numerically his little child
tyngt up by the feet and arms and cruelty noSRiHg
it, while in that situation. witness stated that the
child was about years old-the father was in the
habit Of getting drunk, and when in that condition
wsHld tie the chids hands feet together Ikea, calf
and with another cord hosted up, and beat il unmer
cifully leaving marks of excessive violence over its
face and body. Other witnesses proved that this
monster would jam the chids head against the floor
and otherwise Ill treat it. without any apparent cause.
The prisoners wife 10 dead and the child was much
neglected. Tho neghbers had been frequently an
noyed with the cries Of the child, during this brutal
treatment and had made the complaint against him.
The prisoner said the child tsoh half dollar out of
his pocket and spent II for pies and other eaables
which the reason Of his punishng it. The child
was taken away and given in charge of the commits
soners, and the bSual father permitted to depart
with suspended Judgment over his head.
Henry Fltspasrick was accused by his wife of get.
ting drunk and beating her. The complainant how
over, refused to take the oath against her husband
upon the stand, and he was let of with caution
Andrew Jackhn tall yellow fellow, was charged
by his woman" Louisa, with knocking her in the
head with Notwithstanding her eyes shade
darker and banging her otherwise in an numerical
manner, was sent up for six months.
John Murphy alias Sullivan, charged with stealing
q white cosn,erpane from The premises OF Mr. Rath-
bone in White St II was proved that the prisoner
walked through The entry to the back yard took the
counterpart off the grass, and seen TO walk OUT
with i under his arm The prisoner pleaded drunken-
ness IN excavation Of his CRIME. The court consid-
cred the prisoner plea aRQravation ofthe offence
and sentenced him 10 the penitenary for six months
Jacob Msrrs, accused Of stealing couple Of linen
shirts, pair Of shoes and sundry other articles of
small value, was put TO the bar. The testimony A.
eanst the prisoner not very clear in this case; the
court however, concluded to convict and the prisoner
was sent sp for four months.
Peter Mckenzie, on anatomical predigy-bedy and
arms Of an nfant-legs ofa giant-and head like a
sperm whale-was put TO the bar for stealing bar of
soop. There were No evidence of the prisoner having
made use Of that valuable article but the theft
being clearly proved, Peter was sent up TO get out
stone for four months.
Patrick McCann was bonnd over 10 keep the peace.
particularly towards his wife Margaret tho complain
ant and discharged with Judgment suspended ever
him.
James Martini alias Smith, charged with commit
ting an assault and battery upon Mary Ann Spencer,
was let of at the solicitation Of the complainant
John Mains, jolly, good humored Irishman, was
put TO the bar charged with beating his wife and get
ting drunk, and abusing the Waterman.
Clerk-Are you ready to be tried now7
Pris.-No, (aughng) | don't care though-you may
as well try me now.
The result, however proved rather serious affair
10 the prisoner as he found guilty and sentenced
TO the CITY prison for 10 daps.
Mary OConner was put to the bar for trial, under
the charge Of striking Michael McGoweu twice in the
face with her fist. The complainant stated to the
court the moisve OF his grievance the prisoners little
child spat his face-she called him cuckod because
he resented il, and then banged him over the face
md eyes with her fist. The prisoner said that she
had four childrenthat the man struck her irst and
she was entirely anocent. The court suspended judg
ment.
The court then sdiosrned.