The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-25
General Sessions.

Before Judges Lynch and Noah, and Alderman smi.h.
WILLIAM sHALrn Esq, Acting District Attorney
June 2i.-Trial Of George Somes conciuded.-At the
opening OF the Court the Recorder proceeded TO charge
The jury the OF George soms who was tried on
passed by James NJ. Hawkins. The charge occupied
about an hour and the evidence presented the trial
was ably andiully reviewed by his honor. He ntmad
that such Of contradictory testimony was rarely
presented to jury, and that the crime OF perjury was
distributed among number OF the witnesses in very
prominent manner
The jury retired at twelve o'clock and after IN nb-
scnce of about half an hour returned verdict OF guilty
On entering the jury room, we understand they stood
eleven for conviction and doubtful upon one or two
points OF the evidence These were, however soon ex-
planned 10 his satisfaction ana they returned with their
verdict.
JAMes NJ. s,urm ESQ., Of the counsel for prisoner,
stated that before the verdict recorded he should
take exceptions the ground that the Jury separa.
ted Thursday evening without ,he conscnt OF counsel
for prisoner and also that they charged by the
during pch incirnission.
Acting District Attorney sH,LrR. stated that one Of The
counsel vi proner present whom the Cour adjourned
on Thursday evening, ond that h. mode no object on 70
the separation OF the jury.
ons Of thu Jurors stated tha, the cour, had charged
The commencement OF thc Trial that the jurors should a
stain from conversation relative to the ease which they
had adhered to most tcnaclously
The verdict Of the jury then recorded. md
81 Tor prisoner stated that they shoud move for an arrest
ofjudgncut at the next term
Sentenced - The following persons then arraigned
Francis Jones yonng man convicted OF hghuny rob.
berry on the perso. of Jacob Amos sentencod TO The
power of the Court The prisoner much excited ON
the delivery othe sentence and efs the Court u'used
with tears.
Dennis Mclaughlin, convicted of burglary in the first
degree, for breaking into the premises Of Joseph II. Ash
sentenced 10 the State prison for five years IL
tempted 10 but unsuccessful.
Joseph Roin, black yellow eyed burglar, convicted
grand larceny in the third degree for breaking into
the clothing store OF Hugh Livingston and stealing
quantity OF clothing, TO the prison for five
years Tho negro LEFT the Court with grin, much
10 say ppm glad its no morcr
James Maxwell and William Walker convicted oil bur.
glary in the third degree in breaking into the and
shoe store Of Peter Pojcvn Church street. md stealing
thcrerom quantity of boots and shoes were placed in
the box. The prev ous good character of Maxwell ms
presented by witnesses his trial. induced the Court 10
sentence him 10 the state prison COR two year.. Walker
sentenced for three. t
John McGuire the celebrated cow thief who " rs con.
viciei Of grand larceny in stealing two COWS the property
OF Thomas koran was eent 70 he State prson ior three
years .ft
Ann Williams, old bent up colored woman convicted
otbnFglary Ia The second degree for entering the Nv e
ing house OF Archibald Buffers. and stealing ,hcrco.
was sentenced 70 the State Prison five wears. The
Court stated that the evidence sufficient 70 have con
Vicied her OF burglary in the first degree had tho nfc
ment been thus framed.
Nicholas Troy, junk dealer Of Anthony street. who
was convicted OF receiving $50 worth OF s'De tiiF.r
plate. the property Of Edwin A. Pierce knowing ITO be
SUCH was, owing 70 his previous good charnce en- 70
the City Prison Cor thirty days and hned NE sum OF 70"
The Recorder remarked TINT This womb rsrn p,n' ~
dealer in Junk not 70 buy silver Hc rolled w histye,
most woully when the Recorder mentioned that part OF
the fcntence compelling him TO Pay the sum Of ,'o.a