The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-04
City Intelligence.

Police March s.--BuneLARY, GAoeISc AND ROBBIE.
KOn Saturday evening" about ten o'clock the house OF
Thomas and William Gilbert IL Leonard street, was en-
tered by men, who Immediately seized the iormer
who was in one of the parors above and demanded mo-
ney. He denied having any in his possession when
the ruhians threw him upon the floor and placed Pill
low his face to prevent him from making an alarm
and Immediately forced rope into his mouth and attempt
ed to gag him, and then tied his hands and legs They
then again demanded money, when he gave them two
soveregns and small change that he had in his
pocket This did satisfy the rogues when they threat
ened his life and he told them that they would find $3.50
in small table in the basement below They descended
and returned without making the discovery, and again
used threats TO ntimdae him reveal where his money
was kept; but becoming alarmed fled from the premises
without obtaining any thing else except few silver
spoons that was in the cupboard in the basement This
certainly a strange and high handed proceeding The
young berts who reside at the house thus dAringly
entered have recently lost their mother Alice Gilbert
and the bulk of large fortune has thus recently fallen to
their share Thomas had been out in the early part OF
the evening" and accompanied home by two persons
short time before the house entered. 1t is supposed
that these rufans must have had some previous know
ledge the circumstances of the inmates and therefore
presumed that large sum Of money might be obtained
through their desperate exploit But few days since,
the young Clberts selected guardian to manage their
estate, in whose hands they placed large sum OF mo-
ney that had previously kept in their possession
of Mr. Gilbert was seriously injured by the ropes as
well as other parts of his body The slSo that had been
left the table below found all sae as the rogues
had not searched that part where had been deposited
TouenEp AND Cow A few days since Mr. William
W. Ward of l22 White street, entered complaint at the
lower police that he had been robbed of $500 by girl
named Maria Smith, whom he had accompanied to house
Of ill fame in Duane street, Church. within the pre-
cncts of the amorous ward so ably represented by Al
derman Tou The girl therefore arrested by officer
WEIGH and commit ed for further investigation as also
obtain testimony against named George Lewiswho
was supposed to be her pal" Pending this delay she
taken before Recorder Tallmadge on Saturday and
discharged for want of testimony to detan her.
Losr Boy "A smart, intelligent little boy aged about
years. brought to the upper poce on Friday last
and placed in the Of Mr. benevolent keep
er. He says his is Charles Henry Rafferty,, and
that his father lives in Newark and makes wheels and
that he has recently been living with Mrs Gore In TINS
city, from whose house he was lost
COrOner's Ofice-SuSpAY.--DEATH From VOMITING
BLoop-The coroner held inquest at Bellevue Hosp
tai on the body of James Mead, native OF Ireland aged
So years He had been addicted to incorporate habits anu
had recently lived the house OF Julia Falvey IL Prince
On Friday morning after several days excess ne
was taken with severe vomiting of blood and water
which continued intervals until Saturday when he WIS
removed to Bellevue Hospital but died before reaching
the place of destination Verdict 'death by vomiting
blood"
The LATE DISASTER melancholy event
on board the Princeton has indeed deeply, sensibly
affected every member of the community II Is the chle
topic in the and in the homestead and the genera
sympathy is an earnest that no matter IN VIVA.
may sometimes differ in honestly entertained opinions
there are moments when the heart despite its prejudice
diffuses its richest and purest treasures
MANY hundreds yesterday and to-day were at the Presi
dents House gaze for the last time upon the bruised
and mutated of the deceased they lay clothed
in the habments of DEATH in the East Room OF the FIX
ecutive they shall before the decline OF to
morr0w's sum- for ever be deposited IN the silent tomb
There was scarce a whisper heard in that chamber
where but few nights since the levee the enlivenni
strains Of music impaired additional JOY to the assembly
and the contrast still more heightened by the nera
emblems the solemn black and snowy drapery place OF
the mirrors which had reflected innumerabe forms an
smiles, and the chandeliers which had proiusely
thrown forth their dazzling light.
But only the Presidents House outwardly display
the mourning badgethe edfces occupied by the severa
Departments similar aspect The doors are CLOSED
the clerks have ceased from duy-the watchmen alone
remain within the spacious walls All but the actually
necessary business OF the Government has been suspend
ed Executive Legislative and Judicial adsonian
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A NOBLE INCIDENT IN THE History OF Col. BEN
roN-We take pleasure in doing Justice to every
man. THE following incident is calculated to elevat
Colonel Benton in the estimation OF every person IN tn
country. That distinguished gentleman was guest
the gallant Stockton the day ofhe dreadful disaster OF
board the Princeton and like every else in the ship
delighted with the urbanity Of the commanding OH
and with the attention which was exhibited TO all III
guests board by his officers and but more espec
ally with the bold and successful experiment which WA
the Princeton Colonel Benton at the time of the accident
was standing near the gun in hazardous POSITION ah
although we are happy to state not seriously wounded
severely shocked aud cruised as to expose him
imminent danger of losing his life. lie thrown dow
upon the deck and supposed himself severely NOR
tally injured At this critical moment, while gaspnR 10
returning BREATH he exclaimed in a broken voice t.
those around him. Say Captain Stockton that this &C
pertinent Of the Prnceton or essened nv regard for he
brave and gallant commander" This sentiment OF Colone
Benton expressed in the spirit ofruh and justice, 30 EN-
tre controlling and convincing at the moment must bt
the feeling OF the whole country upon this
sonson.
TRIAL OF Gov. DoRR.-The trial Of Elk -Governol
Donbcgan in Newport last Thursday
From Correspondence of the Providence Jour March o.
NEWPORT, March 1.-The Supreme Court met yester
day afternoon at half past two O'clock and Deputy She
riff Potter of your city surrendered Thomas w Dorr tc
the Court The indictment was read TO the prisoner
he demurred 10 III the substance Of his plea s that tn,
Court have jurisdiction 10 try him in this county
the offence il any, was committed in Providence Th
arguments that plea will be made this morning Th,
Court room was full but all calm and quiet and th
prisoner appeared entirely self-possesged.
Iowa. The Legislature OF Iowa has passed
bill TO provide for taking an expression of tho wishes
no people Of that Territory rslsve 70 stats Govern
mspt, on tia lrt Of Anru next