The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-13
Citv Intelliuence.

PICKrocKET AT TAMMANY HALL-On Tuesday
evening, while the inside of Old Tammany was
crammed TO OVERLOOKING by the Democracy who
had assembled to hear the overwhelming defeat OF
the Wings, Mr.. John Teller, of COZ Bowery, felt
some genius making exploration into his pockets
In search of what he could conveniently obtain.
Upon making the attempt to enter the pantaloons
pocket of Mr.. Teller, where he had snugy deposit
ed about 500 in bank notes and SPECIE his feelers
were grabbed and the rogue placed in the hands of
a police officer, who landed him in the Tombs,
where he gave the name of Edward Simpson, which
no doubt he assumed for the purpose.
A PRowLING LOGGER AT THE AsToR HOUSE,
On Tuesday evening one of the attendants at the
Astor House perceived a man vending his way to
the upper part OF the hotel who being asked the
number he was in search of, replied 81. The wal
ter informed him that that room was occupied
by Captain Hallet, but the fellow had the assurance
to attempt TO open the door when the Captain him.
self informed him of his mistake. He then pro-
ceeded to another hall and made an attempt to en-
ter OF the rooms, when the attendant requested
HIM to return to the bar as he suspected that he had
not taken lodgings in the house. He insisted that
he had and paid for them. although his name had
not been entered on the books. The residence that
he gave was found to be erroneous and every evil
dence being presented that he an imposter, and
that his intentions were probably to take what he
could find from any room he could enter, he was
lodged IN the City Prison on charge OF attempt to
steal, where he gave the name of William Sphinx
GENERAL SEssToNs-At the opening OF the Court
the Recorder not being present and the remainder
of the Court, Jurors, parties and Witnesses being
pretty well used up in attendance at the election,
Judge Ingraham was sent for, and the Court adj
journed till this morning at IL o'clock
The New BOARD OF BRoKERs.-The new board
ofBrokers met yesterday in theilarge of the Ex
change. The accommodations are good, and on
the whole give an air of business to the room. On
entering the hall from Wall street, the first thing
which strikes the eye is sinicircular tent embra-
cling about one-third of the floor. The frame is of
iron, and rail about 81 fee: high, painted green,
encloses the spot, and affords leaning place to the
surrounding capitalists who overlook the business
and make their bids through the brokers' ftytwo of
whom are seated at two long tables situated on
either side of the little gate in the centre. On a
platform about two feet high is a table at which
are seated the President, Colonel Hamilton,
with Seixas Nathan, Esq, and S. Joseph. Esq.
either side of him, smaller desk on the left ac-
commodities the Secretary, J. Robinson. Esq The
whole is covered by white canopy, which falls IN
festooIed curtains in a manner to conceal the whole
when the board is not in session. Here IS bought
and sold large amount OF stock daily. Inc PUBLIC
freely admitted and the progress of events pu-
rifles the concern it to increase in favor with
the public. The old board adourns at an earlier
hour, and many of its members assemble here to
finish their operations. There some alterations
that could be made to advantage the organization
of the association, which we will suggest at flu
ture time.
When the concern is used as "menagerie,'
giraffe WILDE obtained at the corner OF Wall and
Water streets.