The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-03
City Intelligence.


the family of AL erman Carman ofthe 18th ward through
the agency of person entrusted by them to
want engaged the services of girl who gave her name
Elizabeth Comstock. On Wednesday she was seen to
basket and proceed towards the lower part of the
garden attached to the house. for the purpose she
ted Of picking strawberries She shortly aterwards
turned, making some trAing for not procuring
any, and after silver spoon being desired for some
purpose ascertaned that silver plate to the value
$500 had been solen also diamond ring worth about
the Enquiry being then made for the girl
il found that she had absened herself and suspicion
Immediately rested upon her. The silver plate was re-
covered by officers Hilliker Bowyer and McGrath at
places where she had attempted to sell and pawn it, and
the girl arrested on Friday evening by officer Bowyer
after three days dgen search and the valuable diamond
ring found upon ofhe fingers she not knowing its
value. The property stolen thus all recovered
through the exerons Of these officers and the girl fully
committed for trial. Since her commitment il has been as
ceaned that she has also lately robbed the premises of
Thomas Broadway, victualler of Hudson street. while
in his family, of small quantity of silver plate,
and also John Smith, of SO Forsyth street. where she had
been engaged but two hours servant gold breast
pin valued at &c. and quantity of female clothing which
has also been recovered by officer Bowyer She also rob.
bed family Oyster Bay with whom she resided and in
all probability has committed other larcenies not yet
charged against her Her mother has also been arrested
accomplce.
THE H.MrLr ON ArrArR.-We have only to say to the
Richmond Star that the of Hamton second ar
rest in hiscity, and for which the citizens who made it,
received the Of So in every partc
ular.
LrcHTsSc.--During the shower yesterday afternoon,
the electric fluid struck in several places in this city and
Brooklyn, but lives were lost A house in Roose-
welt street partially injured
he cratic off bo1d
ed their situations in every instance where they de-
manded by their wing yesterday. Col Jones
took charge Of the City Prison and removed Malachi Fa
Ion and Mr. Purdy, deputy keepers 1t is hoped he will
remove some efthe filth about the place also.
STOLE Jolly BORA man who says his name is
Robert Matthews stole jolly boat belonging the Bril-
fish bark Lord Stanley, and attempted to sell it Cover
MOI Island yesterday where he stopped and sent to
our city prison for trial. The boat was valued at $50.
MESSENGER ExTRAoRDINARY-T steamship Bri-
annia left Boston yesterday for Liverpool with sixty
passengers. Among them is Major William Cookies,
Messenger Extraordinary, in charge of dispatches
from Lord Ashburon.
Bills TO RE PAID.-The root beer rebellion in
Rhode Island will cost that State SIOO,OOO So
much for not extending the right of suffrage Kings
are costly.
puffEhERSA Al NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ID nave Detn SUD-
scribed in New Orleans for the benefit of the Ham,
burg sufferers. They will get about $4,000 from
this country.
NORTHERN LrGHTs.-We are indebted to Pome
roy Co. for northern papers in advance of the mail
This express line is truly useful
APPROPRIATE Butterfly is flutterby by transposi-
ton of letters
ESoUGH.-There are 700 different kinds OF reptiles
in the world.
DELIcIous.-The shower yesterday afternoon. At
one time it came down in sheet of water
HERETIcs AND SEcTAREs.-Men and monkeys
by resemblance.
WHERE is Gov. DoRR l-Those in want of $1,000
are anxious to know.
ENpED-The farce in Rhode Island, and the
drama in Florida
HINDoo MAxnL-Never strike the wife OF thy boz
som, even with blossom.
CRIME.--On the increase all over the country.