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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

MAY 7th-William Thompson, negro, was con-
yicted ef apety larceny, in stealing from George A.
Romano a quantity Of manufactured skins. The
Court immed atoly called him up for judgment, and
sentenced him to The six months
Catharine Jackson, a negro wepch, was also con-
victed a petty larceny, and sentenced to the six
months.
Mary Gum, a very handsome young girl, well
dressed and extremely modest withs was put to the
bar, charged with stealing watch from her MASTER
value $40. The possession of the baublc by Ann
clearly proved; but as there some doubt
about its value, the jury only found her guilty Of a
p9ty larceny. The owner of the W atch then applied
to the Court 10 suspend the judgment allie gng that
he would take Ann back again to reside with him.
in their honors should be merciful. The Court
then discharged Ann with suitable adrnontion and
she left the Court with her kind master.
Margaret Brady, who pleaded g.ilty to charge 81
assauting aud thrashing man, sentenced 70 six
months on Blackwel's Island.
Samuel Morris was put to the bar, charged with
receiving stolen goods. IL appeared that the prs-
oner occupied basement on the corner Of Broome
and Mulberry streets and that, a recent visit the
officers discovered large quantity of linen, shawls.
and other dry goods, IN his possession. The Court
charged that, unless the prisoner could give rea.
sonasle account of how he became possessed of the
property, he must be convicted verdict-Guilty.
The Court then adjourned
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Court Of Com mon Pleas.
BEFORE Judge Ineraham.


NAY 7.-Patrick NJ Cmiough Douglass Ro-
binson.-This action of fraud brought against
the defendant by the plaintiff, poor Irish dealer in
charcoal who could neither read nor write, for OBJ
tanning, s"der false pretences, $500 from him for
note, purporting TO be Bank Post Note" paw
able at some town in Ireland. The defendant is
perssn of some unenvable celebrity in this city as
packet agent, and remitter Of monies from here 10
Europe. Ii appeared from the testimony Of one
John Mckinney, that in the year 1887 he in the
employ of the defendant, and that the plaintiff APP
piled AT the office to buy good BILL payable at the
that paintin told by the aepohent c,sef
clerks that he could have bill which would be paid
at that establishment and with that undo rsanding he
fetched the money! and paid for at the rate of So
the pound sterling Ii further appeared that the de-
PENDANT had been in the habit Of doing extensive
business among poor people In the selling OF bills
from IL up to ElOsO.
The transaction with the Plaintiff took place in
June. 1887. His Bank Post Note was returned 10
him in September following, and in October the de-
partment declared himself bankrupt.
Ii was further attempted TO be shown, as anscvi-
desce Of the fraud committed by the defendant,
after he stopped payment he RENTED To his home in
Europe $500, and that he bad also paid large
Of money in specie TO lady whom he subsequently,
married.
On the part Of the defendant it was proved that he
was very sick at the time Of the transaction, and had
not bee near his office for weeks and could not
be heli responsible in the form Of action for the mis-
Of his clerks, unless il proved
that he had previously instructed them. That whilst
he had been in business he had drawn different
pre- sons in Europe for various in bills amo
ing 10 nearly 800 900, and that not than Z TO-
0O0 were ever returned unpaid
The Jury, after long and patient investigation,
Counsel for plaintiff, Charles q. Conner !; for de-
frndanf John Cook.
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OPINIONS or THE PRESS.

steel altogether and longer acknowledge the grey goose
qul' the badge Of our professionally. T. Com .4dr.
With Of these pens endeavorng to do jus
Mr. Glot usefulness aad scarcely rocogaize our
hanaiwork the pen 10 by influence in
voon and the characters traced by il
altogether superior have hitherto attempted We
have pleasure in bearing this public testimony TO Mr. iotts
pens. feel personal obligation for tie facilities his mven-
ton affords us Nee York Herald.
@G,ions Steel Pens"-"Wc not in the habit Of using
metallic fad those Of Mr.. Joseph elliott the best
we have ever tried and heartily recommend them excel
lent They handsomes that far
that goes the mode Of fastening them to the stem
pcror to an, that NC have noticed holding then mer
and in better position The in which they at least
caket worthy Of its Jewels On the whole, sottb
metal pens likely suPersede all Others Nee
York Gazette ol6y
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

was paid, but suppose was because nobody cared
to have them. They never were protested, or took
the cour,e of mercantile paper. l gave them up
when Mr.. Kendall applied for them, and have his
letter with me now. .
ness hands BY Mr. Southland =
.SSs.sseaste eoeee eese 9 % 80
NEw YoRx, 4th Aug, ls3i :
Pay Ja"s: A. Hamilton or order TIE. Thossass Doi,ar'
9. sssSe oeoeee.eee 9 .
Examination continued.-The money l raised IN
the following way 5000 advanced Of my own; oOoo
borrowed Of the Manhattan Bank and socs o. the
months, Of the house of Prime, Ward u King, on
securing them with stock Of my own, and promising
to pay per cent interest-l usurers interest, and
per cent brokerage. When these notes became
due, the department called me for renewal or
continuance, but made no advance beyond the 3D.
600.
District Attorney-The next charge is one OF
S50O9 obtained in two cheques Of $3.50 each, dated
10th Feb 1884.
- Suiter examined. This is bank book Of
the o. s. Branch Bank at Mobile, Ala, which al
one time was employed BY the governments ae
Mr. HalI-Uness the witness wrote in this book,
it cannot be adduced.
District Attcrney-We will show what it is that
is written.
Witness-It shows the state of the accounts be-
tive. the Post Office and the Branch Bank at Mo
bile
Another book produced.
District Attorney-What is that!
Witness-The bank book Of the Branch Bank of
the U. 5. at New Orleans, and contains statements
Of the accounts between that bank and the depart
ment.
B. Bates recailed-In the month of Feb 1884, l re-
ceived good many letters frem Mr.. Brown, the
treasurer Of the Post Oaice, but they were lost or
destroyed in the great fire of 1885. Here the Dis
trct Attorney read copies Of of the letters al
luded to.1 / have some recollection OF receiving q
letter like Of those just read enclosing number
Of cheques on banks at Mobile and New Orleans;
do recoect giving the defendant two cheques OF
$3.50 each. did not recollect what did with the
two cheques but have doubt complied with my
instructions; the cheque was not charged to me in
my accent.
p. G. Washington examiued-I have made search
for two cheques issued by the department in the
year 1884, Nos. 1403 and l4O4, but cogd not find
them. ! understand that two such cheques were
once in existence.
The District Attorney stated that he abandoned
difference No. g. being claim Of $1,000, and should
proceed to No. 10, winch balance Of Sl096 81,
which was for a difference in his commission for the
last nine months he in Office. OF this item,
however, the learned gentleman offered no other
evidence than the production of account, and the
calling the attention of the Court and Jury to the
practice Of the department in giving notice respect
ing short charges for postage received BY the subor
dinate functionaries of the department
And the Court adjourned.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

4Joerh otrs patent elongated metallic pens The best
article Of the kind that have used. We went back to the
quill time after trying asost every variety Of me-
aHic pen the market satisfied pens equal TO
those produced by Goose Coz but having Mr.
ot have again enlisted good demscrat should
under the metallic banner. Boston Morning Post
The itself is WORTH its rich contents and the whole
reflects credit upon establishment a has saved to penmen
such world Of trouble in cutting goose qui and nibbng
post, little used
eve safely speak OF these pens excellent; deserv
ing high endationr-PhH u. s. Ga-.
good steel pen lasts longer than qs and when II
past service have only throw and fl in another
TO holder and there YOU and equipped for scrb
bling II made of the best Steel and properly tempered
the with Got they quite elastic the best Hol
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Wonderful Cures of Coughs and Con.

DR. SHERMAN'S COUGH LoZENoES are not quack
remedy-hey are rescriced b, PA, cian generally Read
Dear Dcctor-Durmg stay tins place have disposed
or administered any medicine tia, could confidently
rely upon this popular ond iarore articles have cured e
yeral cases of obstinate coughs in or three days Aecept
II. Joxr., NJ p.
PHiLApELPHrA, April ~
who had confined several weeks To
her bed from confined consumption induced to send to
box Of Corgh LozcnIes she felt relieved alter
the sst DOSE and ssnnued to improve for about SIX weeks,
when able her ordinary domestic
she is perfectly we'll. Yours, &c
Mrs jenkins Of this city he'd suffered from
consumption for nearly she given up BY her
friends past recovery and expected daily breathe her
last for which she was happily pared and had disposed Of an
soothing her dyps To her surprise, we'll
her friends she felt greatly relieved after the first dose and
she able walk visit n,gbors. She WELL
and living witness that Shcrnan Cough Lorenges will eurs
consumption
Reader fyos have that a.iuous complaint do not nrleci
taking the only remedy that will YOU fyou have only
slight cough cold do not put e taking this best OF all mo-
dizziness IL you have tghzes cf the chest dc sy OF breath
ing tickling in the throat a,tba whoopng cough cough
attending measles 20 1906 Nassau street the only Medeate1
Lszenge Warehouse IN America and get Dr. Shernan Cough
Lozengcs, and be cured. ~
DISEASES FROM IMPRUDENCE AND SECRET
~ DESTRUCTIVE Observation-Disclosures obtained
feet nv twentysve wears, in lie r,i. Army ~,
Military and Naval Arstras and Hospitals and the West In
Dies the tests BY which mankind should be guided when the
aid Of practitioner required These the qualifications
OF DR. JOHN BAKER IRWIN, aud success perfectly unsx
smpled the city York the proof Of the great certan
which attends his treatment of the obstinate He
has had failure The great increase e his profess
sonal tusine, has compelled him ae another sce ad
dition TO his old established office 2o Fulton lie may
be consulted daily, privately secretly aud eon6entay at No
20Il Fulton street Ne ID Beekmsa street. below
Nassau
Be careful 10 mark, the Doctor connected with no other
Office and upon his extensive practice and experience he most
earnestly cautions against nsrant rreenJes and the use OF
any mercuria preparation. my7.Im.
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q. zoo REwARD-CRoss's SPECIFIC MIXTURE
MsOUl e. L.. e.s of l,onor.Lsa lne... s-;s,.-.~ -

! III II 4 y.
@CUO for the Of Gcnorrhea elects, srctsrss and
analogous complaints OF the organs OF generation.
or all remedies yet discovered Cor the above complaints
10 the me certain.
IL makes cdy and permanent without the least
gard Diet drink, exposure change application bri
We give long quackish recommendation deceive The
public. Ii the mcsciac docs speak for itself shall
speak Cor IT, Our object 10 TO notify where had
that the proprietor challenges single OF recent
TO be brought which the mixture will eject rapid
under forfeiture Of $500.
This disease that unfortunately psrvades all ranks OF so
siey-higb low, sch aud poor, single The,
are now presented With remedy BY which they
Themselves without the least the shortest time
sible.
Further the disease cannot he contracted IL dose of the
Mixture j. taken al night geiag 10 bed when exposed
put up BATTLES. with full directions wing IL
a. 81 bottle One bottle last, week which generally
Many cured IN two days
For salc only at DR. WM. VI. MINORS Drug Store. No
100 Broadway, Dsy street. Frankn House " York
and Jones Hutehinson OF Chestnut a.d eth
Philsdep hia m2-3us
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N
N Cherrys celebrated Asrngcnt Pills. for the eeclus and
radical Of geet seminal weakness whites gravel and all
affections Of the kidneys &c. matter Of however ong stand
ing the failure OF cubebs copaiba injections Sc. Over
100000 been sold without any complaint Any
agent Can much be said for Known mediene1 To Fee
males washington street july 10th; AIRS W--inorns DR.
cured her daughter cf tire sickness, after h had
der care fer 10 months OF several OF the most
Physicians this city" London June n ls3s-Ihave m~eh
pleasure subscribing to the efficacy Of DIR. Chsrys Astn-
gent Pills. in curing obstinate glee have tHperimestay
them upwards Of 500 and always with the
result. viz perlec ure &C. A. BabiRgton senior physieiaa
TO th. Lock Hospital, Grosyeaor Place, London"
For sale wholesale and retail BY BIS D. Sands Zoe Fulton
st. Syne Bowery and Walker and Bend and Bowery,
C. H. Ring, GA Broadway IS Sixth Avenue. Price 81.
Country merchants buysg by the dozen supplied by
A. b. d. Sands at liberal discount, and the pills warranted
o them mao 3m
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MEDICAL.

CO DIR GLOVER has recently introduced into hw pvso
ice chemical preparation which has proved emnent,
successful IN removing eeei. Of long standing &c
rh@ss are cured in few days u - pleasant TO the
and speedily elicacious.
The Doctor Is consulted con6den,islly IN those disease.
which have baed Me k,n of the inexperienced and suel
AZ are produced by qasck nostrums and ignorant pre-
tenders BE htue particular IL notice the and number
o. his ose2 Ann street Private entrance 70 his sce third
door from The Museun Lamp the inner Office door in N
evening je7-y
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

MEDICAL OFFICE, No Ann Street, Under the Amer
1Nl can Nuscun) DIR. EVERETT con6ncs himself to m
Office Practice for the treatment and Of tie following Dis
cases. Scrofua, rheumatism, Gout Ucerous Sore Throat
Dyspepsia Dropsy, Piles Cutaneous Erpon Nervous Com
plants Mercural Affections As he. Eycrctts Anti Mercu
rial syruphch will be found far superior article 10 Swaim
Panaces sarsapara Syrup for sale Al No Ann street
An assortment Of the most approved Patent Tuses and sus
pensory Bnsgs constantly baud for sale and skuly ap
piled. Strictly confidential.
DIR. KNIGHTS ABDOMINAL sUPPORTERs.-Tbs
afflicted respectfully informed that they be supplied
with those Invaluable instrument Tor the falling the
and at reduced price and warranted T. he superior h-.
in common sse reference will Ne given 10 the fret
Surgeons in the city For sale No Ann street under the
American huscun)
N. ID. Private Entrance 2lS Broadway al2m-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

MAY ah-The Lost Found-The prisoner whom
we reported having shifted his quarters without
leave, we are happy TO say was discovered al late
hour the same night, locked up in n distinct cell
from that IN which he had been visited by the W..
ster county officers. He started Oft to his des-
tuation the following morning, and there is every
prospect that the money he had taken will be return
ed 10 its rightfuI owner.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

A CERTAIN DISEASE eradicated by the celebrated
IA Dr. POETS Cesorrhea Eradicator II binders not from
business pleasant to the does not ant the breath AID
its virtues length Of time and therefore i'm
portant medicine for and those riding In the
try. fails in recent in less than "a hours
those OF longer standing in proportion Hundreds have BY
few doses OF the Eradeacr been cured OF the Files For sale
wholesale and retail BY A. b. ID. Sands. Fulton and
Wiiam and the following Drug Stores 81 Bowery a
Walker $50 Bewery corner Bond ga broadway 80 oNth
Avenue Price 81. m30 3m
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b. IRWIN CO., Members OF the Koyal College Of Sur
ID geons London continue TO be consulted delicate dis.
in all their various stages their Office 2oil Fulton
street. where from the esmmodious Of r,em
persons aborg under delicate complaints treated with
secrecy and safety.
b. Irwin Co pledge themselves that in all Of the
violent winch have hitherto fallen under their
NOTICE. their treatment without mercury has been most
M and speedy They need BY cercate- direct the public
attention their superior practice those Diseases their
puasn this we'll known and respected by those who
had to conds in their honor. Ii strongly
nesed females who the habit Of using their Dcobru
Pills. that than should be taken any
aght produce effect which those who would hs
cured days Those who have injured themselves BY
and destructive habit obtain relief Solvent
curity all that will ~ required until shah be effected
Letters, post paid detailing the nature OF the complaint
covering suitable Tee, will be Immediately attended
medicines, will, full directions, forwarded to The parties
Oscs. Nos 2043 Fulton and IL Beekman street 2m.
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certainly true although not generally understood MS
the Of the hair remain the most abundant
fusion hat there only exists roots IN the SHE g
every individual hairs growing from them bat in the wors
adncss that they neither perish destoyed 80
accident there should be complete derang
destruction Of the parts which nosrish and sastaan
em aatan that they the roots continue healthy and
vigorous and destroyed, injured when the ha
has fallen from ver from constitutional causes either n
the old or the young. from BeGs Cos fSee
kse accompanying Besis Hair Restsrstivs.
MESSRS. L. l. BEALS CO. invite those who are ba!d
lin any deec whs losing their hair to come 10 ths
Office 64 Broadway stairs and have their Hair Restorative
applied without charge until the hair IL real ored
They further offer to into contract with party .
the hair undor penalty OF forfeit Of from two to i've
hundred dollars said party being bound Nike sum, TO -
paid when the hair shall have been restored
The original certificates Of gentlemen Of the highest standing
the city, be at the Office 64 Broadway showing
contc&by that Bea Hair Restorative has restored and win
restore hair; and il these sufficient to salts
~ the ncreduou whom there great many account
Of the humbug that have been mpudenty pamea
upon the community ocular de monrat will be given -
those who may call there -.
The Ladies especially recommended 10 the of BeaS
Hair Restorative as is certainly iulble in producing
Abundance Of new where il has become thn and
serving and identifying that which remains.
B.a Hair Restorative will keep il in excellent condition
and head Of hair health snd beauty TO the la
| test period Of life. Price So per Jar.
NIB All letters Of application for Agencies must DC Poss
paid. A liberal discount to these who buyto sell
For sale by ID. Moore llS Chestnut ST. Philadelphia a.
| Gaorg;, m6y
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L,oR COLoRINO RED Or GRAY HAIR A PERMA.

L,OR COLORING RED Or GRAY HAIR A PERMA
IL NENT BROWN 0RBLACK.-Red grey hair may
be permanently colored rich and glossy brown black
single application Of Mahomu eds Turkish Dyes and instead Of
inuring the hair most Psrato do i improves its sp
and IL 10 very sSurisntly So just the
reputation q this article that orders have been received for
from American gsnem residing Caaten, who have salts
eloriy tested its efficacy while home Price 81 per bottle
and cold wholesale asd retail at
GUIONs, 1se Broadway,
aIs-y Agents for the United States Of Ansrica.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

TNFORMATtON WANTED Of MICHAEL MALC NJ.
whe formerly lived in Boston, dealer il dry goods, frorr
which pace he h. city about three years ago " il
the neghborhood of New York he will please inform tie
scriber where letter reach hmor person give
Of him. the subscribed wo-d be pleased 10
H. The object Of ssdng Mr. Malcolm 20 get infor.
NATION from him for Of his friends 0.Iws
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-08

MEDICAL CARD.-DR CARPENTER No. a Peck
lNl Slip New York deems IL proper occasionally remind
the public that he continues TO administer 10 the afflicted his
old established Dspcssary
To vast nwmber Of the czons Of this metropolis he needs
kerads 10 his victory disease
P.sted and destructive forms does he deem material
be very specific in enumerng the Of the various ma
dies 10 which mankind and womank md subject
To strangers he beg leave most respectfully TO remark that
he confines himself TO Office practice and devots himself per
sonsy TO the welfare OF his PATIENTS keeps assistants
shop and has offices Cor the privacy paen
who eome~fn contact
DR. Carpenter wo.d add that he regularly educated 10 ~
profession Of medicine and surgery, and received his dpems
signed BY the highly respected and much ls~ented John n
Rodgers NJ d. President and that he has fer long series
years devoted himself the treatment and of all delicate
and private diseases.
Ne due. Of the medical profession and constant familiarity
with every and variety Of particular class Of diseases
aided by collegiate and regular medical education cnttle
practitioner preference the tro the profess
Doctor Capestcr deems consistent and proper
The attention OF Discerning pubc the Of Ne .o.
parison, and an investigation oi his claims.
Or Charges reasonable and eheoua an cases
raranteed Separate and private ceesPcnts can never
in contact.
BE particular number Peck Slip near Pearl street
sl-v DIR. CARPENTER
DILs the Windsor and Marlborough Banks wanted on
ID favorable terms, at
=. j. sYLvEsTERs,
my4 lao Broadway and ~ Wall st.
COLLECTIONS on all part, ofthe United States, Cans
~ ds', and Europe made on the Tronpt, Il terms. -
4. D. sYLyESTERs,
myl lac Broadway and ~ Wall IT.
@ UoAR Eighty bids prime New Orleans Sugar Cor sal
~ in lots 10 suit puschssers by
alley Elk COLLINS h Co, 90 South a.
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Mr. sTEvENsoN's familiar TREATISE on Gaia

MR. sTEyENsON's familiar TREATISE on Gaia
WI RACT ~ l2so with Illustrative Cases fourth
edition, price b. cloth boars-Conens Pas description
Of the nature, seat and symptoms Of Cataract durable only
by surgical cHpedenFaacy and danger Of trusting treat
mcnt 70 ignorant presnder painfully irritating
touching ard old and hewever terrible and
oniraetab or many centuries the sole operations re-
moval, issd 10 adults hardened OF ripe caiarzcts
neither q which operations be performed until PRO
loRged blindness and tedious preparation without nc
irrsparable and less structural mischief with
pondng risk ~ subsequent inflammation acute sometimes
suffering Disagreement destruction or permanent npe
fiction ~ the affected organ These sad consequence. con-
trased with mode curc rendered applicable Catarae
- their VARYING forms Of dnnes greater oscury total
ss Of sight any period Of life which by avoiding Gar
possible sensitive textures. aud acting skully the
restore sight the most satisfactory leaving mesh
ton. 81 this work FORMERLY pubhed eucdative Of
flied 81 distinguished writers and
IN his public and private practice 10 the greatest extent with
the most signal by JOHN STEVENSON Esa
Conds street Hanover squsre) RES Surgeon. Ocuis,
aud Aurs 10 his late Majesty, Se and to the King Of ,
gan' aud Lecturer the Anatomy, Physiology and Paho-
logy Of the Eye aud Ear.
Londo.. 8. Hghlcy, ~ Fleet street
OF whoa b. had the following works of the Author
Ophthane and Asral Diseases, viz
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