The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-01
CITY Inlalli3anae.

infested city. Officer L. Smith visited his premises
yesterday in Mulberry street when they presented the
appearance of aught but wealth and comfort lie has
wife and four children who found at the house In
searching the garrett they found vae filled with deeds
contracts and papers OF almost every description eyincing
all the necessary preparations establish false repre-
sentaon as to his wealth and income. In casually look
ing over them We noticed the following among others:
deed of $4,000 of land in Virginia, from C. B.
Skinner to Isaac Walter contract between the cele.
brated Joseph Cliff and Isaac Walter the latter agreed
show and convey to the former worth OF property
belonging to him in Brooklyn provided the former would
pay $4,000 In nsalments. number of deeds well
written on conveying the Yellow Springs and
various other property to Anthony W. Divine These
deeds are signed by Thomas Hunt james Bones, Eliza
beth Good James Dilworh Samuel (iuss Jesse Grswod
Jonathan Jones, sheriff Sci also transfer of 100 of
land in the town Of Laurens by Walter to John scoble
&C. spresumed that of these signatures are for
geries Among other things, we found the following
NEWARK MAY 25 1887.
This 10 certify that the bearer Mr. Isaac Walter and
wife Rebecca Walter have been in probation since Feb
10th, as acceptable members OF the Methodist Episcopal
church in the Halsey street station, Newark N. J.
J. NICHOLSON
The next thing put our hands was the follow
ing -
First take dose of salts afterwards get IL, cents
worth Of balsam of copava and lai cents worth of the
uEcture oil cupebs-ake tea spoonful three times day
that Is, morning, noon and night before eating"
The next document was the printed prospectus of Rich
ardsons exploded accelerated steamboat, the office of
which was at the of Centre and Chamber streets
where notes issued to cheat the public Then
transfer of patent right to manufacture sofa bedsea
for the three counties Long Island for Martin Engel
to Walters at the moderate Of $4,000 and
last, an assignment of all his immense estate
real and personal to his brother Samuel
I Walt
1872 and witnessed by John Jones' whether is him of
the War Office or not does not appear the document
The examination of this papers evince one of the
most extensive schemes of vainy in the straw bail"
line that we have witnessed and that he should have
the temerity to forward and wuly swear to the
ownership OF immense estate in this city and
committing perjury in every point, seems beyond belief
were not the proofs as strong holy writ against him.
We understand that on Saturday, while Allen in
charge of deputy keeper under writ of habeas corpus
in search OF bail, he made application to several of the
Aldermen Of this city, to take this scoundrel Walters
security alleging that he of immense wealth,
and every way responsible The Aldermen, among whom
was Clarkson Crolus Esq, not to be caught with
such bahowever and Allen safely returned to the
Tombs where is to be hoped he will remain till
ferred to the State prison at Sing Sing.
An AFFECTING Police CAsE.-Yesterday morning q
young man named Willard Richards Jr, recently from
Portland Mo- but who had passed his boarding house as
Mathew l. Davis, arrested charge of grand arce
ny by officer Tappan. Mr.. Thomas Campbell one of the
boarders in the family, made affidavit that on Saturday
night the of "a dollars, taken from his pan.
falcons pocket which had been placed near his bed
and that from the fact that Richards had been seen
with money in the morning, alter having stated
the day previous that he without funds he had rea
son to suspect him of the theft Tappan arrested him
he leaving the boarding house in cab for the steam
boat and searching his pockets S2s Of the money was
found in his possession. The following letters from his
sisters written since he has left home convey the impress
sion that this is not his first crime and they also show
the pure and strong affection of sister for reckless and
guilty brother -
PORTLAND, July 18TH 1912.
We received your letter yesterday and it would be i'm
possible for me to describe my feelings whilst reading it,
The past past as you say my Dear Brother but how
the post caused US How many seepless nights and
rowful days have endured the past month your
count.
But my much loved brother, if as you say, you have
seen the folly Of your ways: and determined with the
YOU, (and your dear friends will forgive vou3 If Won
seek his spirit to help youyou will live differently Your
dear mother almost but your letter afford.
ed hope that you would return to her once more
and seek her pardon and forgiveness.
trust that God will open some door for you that you
be enabled TO do something. You indeed n n
strange city and amongst strangers--but remember
your happiness and prosperity depends upon the COM
pany you associate with Go not into loose compa-
full and dsgusting--but seek those that will make
you respected and beloved and a mothers and sis.
ters blessings shall go with Joshua and spent
the fourth with us-he said he had you but twice
We all feel very anxious about you. Now let sntreat
you you love your dear mother and sister, to always
attend the house of God the Sabbath and go where
the truth of God preached If you expect God to bless
you that is .he first stepto take If you much
tempted TO stay away let the thought of dear sister,
whose thoughts upon every Sabbath well other
days urge you to his house Of worship fhope
will write and let us know where you at all times
and what your business II will afford us pleasure to
hear from you at any time If you cannot write you can
paper any time but write when you and what
you do, and you received your elothss.aso if you
shall be forgot, if indeed you are penitent.
And new r from my heart
Shall time thine image blot;
The dreams OF other days depart,
Thou shalt not be forgot.
And never, in the suppliants sigh,
Poured forth-to Him who sways the sky
Shall mine name be breathd on high,
And thine, remembered not.
We all send love- and hope the blessings Of God will
be upon you forever.
Captain Hanes is very SICK and think fear he will not
live the day through Yours, afectonately
SOPHIA AUGUSTA.
wish you would write and tell where you left fathers
glasses for he wants them very much, and can't get
them for him.
MONDAY, July II, ls42.
nv DEAR BROTHER
Wswere very glad to hear from you for you know not
the anxiety we have felt for you, and how many unhappy
hours have spent and seeplsss nights in thinking of
you dear brother but you you determined in the
hope and trust you will, when look back
the past It is indeed, with and regret, dear
mothers heart has been almost broken in thinking
of you, and that you may confess your sins and
give your heart Christ is the daily prayer Of your
sister, he says whatsoever will confess and forsake
sins shall find mercy" Only look to him for strength
temptation and will pray for you Be careful
with whom you associate for we are judged by the COM
pany keep and the Sabbath and 60 to the
house of God and may the blessing of heaven rest upon
you. | would write more, but have motif
Believe me to be- affectionate sister,
CAROLINE D. RICHARDS.
Ps.-Write when you receive your things and let us
know.
RowpIEs LINBo-A haul was made from the hose
house in Henry street, Catherine Saturday
night and the following rowdies ranging from