Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-07

AUGUST 9th "A Summer Compiai,st-A pretty
looking girl. who said her name was Ann Bennett,
came before Justice Palmer to ask his adv vice. under
the following compla nant stat
ed thrt she was "sinsle lady," and occupied the
part OF house which was situated between the 7th
and 9Th Avenues. For length Of time past she had
been much pestered with the courtship Of neghbor
who called himself Billy McMsnus. "Now" said
Ann, 81 never could bear the fellow, but vet he
would be always after me, spite Of all could do.
Well, your worship, tother night went down to the
side OF the river To get bathc, and inst had got
ready TO go into the water, who should come up but
Billy, when he clasped in his and ran sf wild
me to the side OF a hedge, and there he yioiat-
ed me-
will you to all this" said the magistrate.
'Shure, and By my troth," replied Ann, I" an its
myself wlii do ,hat-and more, for he swore il was
not contented, he'd do il again"
AIR said the Justice, Il don't want To know
what he swore, bst what you will swear to-"
'Shure and its all as true as gospel" said Ann.
"Then," reDised the magistrate we will issue a
warrant
This toslS place Monday, and BY Tuesday the
unhappy Billy Mcyanus was in durance.
a Pretty Bold 1ssauif.-On Monday afternoon
orc Of the Deputy Sherifis, named William Jsnes,
wendell his weary way up the arhest par. Of 18th
street. for the purpose oflevysg an execution which
he held against the goods and chaitels Of in
that vicinity Whilst there he was assaied bv q
party OF oafers who srpt him Of his coat and swsre
they would replace Il with garment Of tar and fea-
theirs This sort OF habiliment not being over and
above palateable TO the limb of the law he showed
fight, and, by dnt Of hard blows extricaed himself
from his antagonists. lie then cut stick as fast A
his legs could carry him, made his mpaiRt nj the
Office, got out a warrant, and had the whole batch
arrested. Their names are John Egbeit alias Arm
strong, Joe and key Potter, Robt Barber, and Jem-
my Farbairn All ordered 10 find bail IN the sum Of
$500 each.
Quer.--A negro weneh, who said her name was
Jane Freeland, came to the office in most de plora-
BILE condition; her head streaming with blood and
she carrying IN her hand small axe, which appear
ed TO be like any thing but a symbol of peace.
Well, Jane. what's the matter with your en-
quired the Justice.
"why, Judge, look you here" began Jane, point
ing to her bleeding brow; won't you Just have mp
that Mrs. Carr whs did this all out Of iealousy"
"To be sure will, !" said the Justice; "there, You
Just sit down"
Mrs. Carr was soon IN attendance; and she could
not deny the assault, why she was held 10 bail
Almost a Forgery.-John Warren, a sort of shabby
genteel loafer was brought before Justice Merritt,
charged with deirauding one William Allen out OF
go The complainant stated that he kept a refec-
tory at the corner Of Howard street. and that last
Sunday week the accused had glorious tuck out of
woodcock and Champagne, for which he rendered n
twenty dollar bill the North River Bank and re-
ceved the difference The next merninr il was as
certained that the $50 nothing more than 81
which had been isgeniously altered by the prisoner
or some else. As the whereabouts OF this oafer
was known, he was had up and fully committed.
Robbing a Store.--A ragged Ieafcr was newt
brought up, charged with kicking up a tremendous
rumpus at No. 3l6 Orange street, and walking OF
with lot OF boots and shoes, together with some Sc
csnd hand toggery TO the value Of seventy dollars.
OrERA IN CossTAETISoPLE.-Among the many
Innovations which have been made Of late years IN
the East, certainly the establishment Of an Italian
opera at ConsantinoPe is not the least remarkable
las nah an