The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-14
City Intelligence.


CONSTRUCTIVE LARcENY.-On the 18th of Decem-
Der last Mr.. Stephen Hedges, of Hudson, in this
State, placed letter in the hands Of Edward Hyatt
mate of the steamboat Wesfchastsr, thar riis be-
tween this city and Hudson, addressed to VIM. NJ
Brownson, of this city, and containing $50 in bank
notes. The letter not having been received by Mr.
Brownson, inquiry was made relative TO it, when
Hyatt stated that he had delivered to the bar
tender of the boat, named Gurdon Dixon. Mr.
Hedges not being able TO ascertain any satisfactory
information tolthe disposal of the letter, obtained
warrant yesterday for the arrest of Dixon when he
was secured by officer Tappan and arraigned for
examination. He was accompanied by Hyatt, the
mate OF the steamboat, and at whose advice he re-
fused to any questions put to him relative to
the disposal of the letter or the money. Mr.. Hyas
offcousness or interference in thus preventing fair
statement OF the circumstances attending the loss of
this letter, which had been originally entrusted to
his hands for safe keeping, reflects but little credit
to his agency in the matter Bail in the sum of $500
was procured by Hyatt for Dixon, as well as the
money for the costs of commencement Of the prose-
cuon. The trial will take place at the next term of
the Sessions. These persons are still engaged on
board OF the Westminster as mate and bartender
F" TWENTY MEN DROWNED We expect to be
called upon every hour write this caption relative
to the man trap at the foot West and Washington
streets Does Mr.. Street Commissioner Ewing in
tend to have it closed or not i! We wish to know
ANOTHER CORPORATION surr.-A suit is about to
be commenced against the Corporation for damages
received by gentleman, whose carriage was over
turned by the piles Of dirt that are located in Broad
way, between Howard and Grand streets These
nuisances have remained there for weeks and the
of fbo &c a. QtL \ tsL
Wards have not been able TO see them. We trust
If damages are recovered, Of which there is no
doubt the may be deducted from the salarie>.
of the street inspectors of these wards and call woop
the members of the common council to take r.ote o.
it and proceed accordingly
COMMON CouNcIL.-The Wing -memhs re- of the
Common Council met last evening in 10th Boards
The Aldermen adjourned to the 9th, there NOT be.
ing quorum present. The Board of Assistants trans
acted no business of particular interest. pro,os
non was made by Assistant alderman Atwll, of the
9th Ward, to have the pubic printing done by con.
tract, which was laid upon the table, and petition
was received from Isaac Edge to prepare Fireworl.
tor the Corporation on the Fourth of July, which
was referred to a committee They then adjourned
to the 9th inst.
MORE FRIGHTENED THAN HuRr-Yestertay after
HUH sch'eHdH Cdtie rushing INTO the lower DO
lice office, with the speed of small locomotive
and deposited the following document
S25 Reward more offered II necessary-Lost or sto
len, from deponent pocket book containing $3.50 n Flo
rida money, OF the Union Bank and $40 S. ano 81 IL
city bank notes. also, several drafts and notes toe ethe
with sundry papers not recollected. The pocket book
containing the left bar room count err OF
table at the tavern door below the Park Theatre
day. CHARLES HUTCHINsO N
June l3th ls42
Mr. Hutchinson being positive that the none ,
had been taken from him while in the above hotel.
he asked officer Welch to aid him in obtaining II
if possible, promising to give the reward e il ceud
be recovered. They Immediately proceeded 10 the
hotel, and before leaving the premises Weleh CON-
cuded he would search The loser OF the money when
10 and behold the pocket book and contents were.
found in the leg OF his right book. where il had
slipped when he supposed he had placed il in hit
pantaioons pocket. He paid the reward which
WEIGH cooly Pc excited. and walked off,
EXPOSED AT LAsr--The name of the brute who
SO indeceny exposed his person in the upper part of
tne city last week. and who was arrested on the
charge Is H. Peersal, and he is house carpenter
oy trade He gave the name of John Johnson
when arrested
Court Cnlendar-Thls Day.
IT he ~io1 Term.