The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-22
CITY Intelligence.

18th instant about O'Clock MIR. Selick b. Andrews, OF
81 Walker street. awakened by his wife with the cry
Of thieves thieves and robbers in the house " He i'm
mediaely sprung of bed observed the bed
door closing though had just passed from the
bed room. Rushing out, he a with an axe in
his hand endeavorng escape. He Immediately attack
ed him. and thrown down in the scufle, when the
rogue got clear On searching the house. cap pair OF
shoes, and mitten supposed to belong to the burglar
were and 1t was afterwards ascertained that small
quantity silver plate and other property had been stolen
together with about $50 in money from the pantaloon
pocket OF Mr.. Andrews which were in his bedroom, and
while he asleep. On the evening short time
AFTER Waterman Daniel Simonson heard the alarm OF
murder robbery. SC" coming IRON the direction OF OIL
Walker street. and he also met about the time two
in Leonard street. Church. talking together On
accostng them, without cap hat, and appear
ed to be drunk. Not having charge against them he
allowed proceed their Since then
officers Stokely md Relyea arrested man named James
Notion of 2i9 Hudson street, who has been formerly
gagged as driver OF spring CART and Wachman Simon
recognized Kim as the he met in the street with
his hat oil on the nigh above mentioned Mr. Andrews
also thinks he the man he had the scue with ia his
house. very full examination entered into, bat
nothing was shown to satisfy the mind OF the police JUS
tce, that he liable strong suspicion of beng
the burglar. He therefore bound in the sum OF
$1,000 to answer the charge at the General Sessions
ExrRAoRpINARy LoNGEvTy.-There is now living at
No. SO James street, named Sarah Nevill,
tive OF Ireland aged III years June She has long
resident Of this city, but for the last several
has been in nearly helpless condition, although she
fuses allow any person extend such TO her
as her situation and age requires.
CASE SUTTON AND THETroRD.-In the Court Of ses-
sons yesterday, James smith, Esq Robert
Sutton and VIM. Thetiord, indicted for burglary. moved
that the trial be postponed till the May term which
granted, and order made to allow the examination
of certain witnesses giving the defence ten days
tee.
Thomas Broomhall, of Mohawk, Herkimer county, in
this State Captain OF canal boat Thomas Cook left his
command to take evenings cruise and finally TO
anchor in company with companion at house OF ques
tionabe reputation, No. Walnut street Feeling him.
self in rather suspicious location he took his pocket
wallet containing $50 gold con and placed for safe
keeping possession OF his companion who had turned
in with OF the occupants Of the premises named Mary
Westerveh They both slept their watch in separate
apartments, and sallying forth found that two half
and two quarters among the missing from the
wallet The girl gave the halt eagles the land
lord of the house. and the other half and two quarters to
Henry Baker the bar tender On making application for
the lost money the girl stated that found the money in
the bed after her companion in had left and also
what she had done with the moeey The land
lord the So he had Baker denied
all knowledge OF receiving other half and two quarter
eagles Under the girl used
witness against Baker, who held bail in the Of
$500 answer the charge ofreceivng the money know
ing it to be stolen. The girl was discharged.
AYASxEE CAPTAIN IN saUALL.-On Tuesday
ming William Averill captain of soop Morgiana Of Brad
ford, Connecticut on his return from Martins gro
Gerry store in Orange street. whittier he had been to col
ect small OF money, he accosted by two she
grins, who darted from alley and bounced upon him.
tooth and nail with the usual endearments OF, How do
YOU do bubf' " Where are YOU going nv dear?' &c
when he had freed himself from their grasp he found
that they had far insinuated themselves into his
pressibles, to abstract his sheep skim containing be-
tween five and eight dollars Feeling little repugnant
manded back his money, when of the drew off,
and anced him the eyes with her nails to such
tent that he held her FAST called the watch and placed
her in durance vile for the time being. She gave her
Rosannah Riley, and was fully committed. Soon
alter smother g, named Margaret Hail. was arrested as
she was discharged.
A PIcKpocxEr Dnowrrp-On Saturday evening last,
as the steamboat New Maven her passage Nor
witch, Patrick Cafrey, Of the walters board,
passengers When detected he handed over to the
house in John street. in this city the suppositon being
that might contain evidence previous dishonest prac
upon deck. and was seen to jump Oserboard He rose
once to the surface Of the water and hen sunk into
Captain found nothing the suspicion which
led the demand Of his keys There reason suppose
he was novice in crime and that this was his first Of
fence.
YOUNG FEMALE THrEvEs-O Officer Barker yesterday ar
rested two girls named Mary Gilmore and Ellen white
aged about 10 years. the charge stealing clothing
from Brady of No. PeIl These girls have
occupied premises No9 fell street. and portion Of
the gang of sreetwakers, who make it business to
prowl about stealing what they can find.
Court OF Common Pleas.
Before Judge Inglis,
DEC. 20-Corneiins b. Force Ca,harine Sice.--Ths
suit for damages in OBTAINING Forces wife, Mrs. Slice
of Mrs. Sces daughters also Scott There
another suit pending in which Mrs Slice the plain
tn and Mr. Force the defendant rice In this latter
suit Mrs. Size plaintiff for bill Of board of Mr. Force
and wife. Mr. Force refuses pay this BILL alleging that
his wife detained against his WILL and now brings
suit for damages OF such detention Mr.. Force was mar
ried in 1887 and shortly after he and his wife went TO
Buffalo, and spent time there transacting business
for her father his return they went to her mothers
Mrs Sces and remained there until February or March
1851 IN Marcn 1897 Mr. FORCES sther bought his SON
mouse no 20 street. wnicn was ready Tor him on
me I OF may 1859 10 move INTO. Inc house was sple
auIy nsneu .nrSugnou from auto 20 basement Mr.
;,, ~ - ' ne ws $40 20 move into the house
VIII M m,e ~, 1s NJ -" e enc OF ms wes
motheI prevehsa ms WE ron gong 10 i've with him
MIS- Sice would not consent mat her daughter should
ieave ner mouse IN street ior lear she
Woua NOT DC wen USED one KEEP up TINS opposition for
nearly ,wo yess oung wnicn me tne mouse stood emp
resay ioI mem 70 .s.e Posscsson Inc house could
nave Deen rented !. any ior over 5000 In this pre-
sent force can establish the