The New York herald., 1844-12-08
City Intelligence.

Police Omce.-SrgALISG AN Ox.-Two men named
rested for seanx an OK worth sa5 rom ne pram:ss Of
Mr. Wilson B. Sheldon, Of the 18TH Ward the In inst
where 1t had been deposited by the owner Mr. Daniel
Tofey, Of Parting, Dutchess county. The
driving the the 81 Avenue and the hide sold
by them in Elizabeth street. They were committed.
A Mock AUCTION CAsE-A countryman named H. H.
Lummiss, of New Haven. Conn, who arrived in town
days since, attracted to-day by the cry going
going gone !" proceeding from the mock auction shsp
at No a0t Chatham street. He went in and card OF
knives vase three Watches and various other articles
knocked down to him for &c. halt be taken by
Mr. Williams, % Peter Funk) On going into the back
he paid So BILL and asked hall the things and
81 change They then told him that the things amounted
to $780, and his share would amount to $ls. On his
fusng to pay it, they declared he should not leave the
till he did, and endeavored to forciby deain him.
He however got out somehow and went to the police
where he obtained warrant for two OF the named
Walter s. Pynche and Joseph Williams, who were an.
rested, but gave bail. - ra
STEALING MoLAssrs-Ike Thomson, an intensely black
individual, arrested and committed Tor stealing
barre containing about 40 gallons of molasses from the
Of Messrs Roberts Williams. No 90 Water
WATcH RETuRNs.-By close scrutiny Of the watch
returns for Dec 7h the following important facts
CLEANED, viz: Samuel Downs-brought in on the 22o
Of Nov by officer Haenbeck, on suspicion Of stealth
coat and mttens and making his escape from the
house."
John ganta, on suspicion Of burglary.
RKrRhscHMxSI OF THE Cry Exrxrsks.--It has always
been customary for the clerks OF the police TO furnish
some OF the Reporters with writing paper upon which
to take notes, write out their reports, &C. Yesterday
the following curious notice was waered upcn one Of
the pillars but us will be perceived, signature
attached
positive order Of the magistrates that
paper be hereafter furnished to reporters Others
December 7th ls4sp
This step evinces truly commendabe DESIRE on the
part OF the magistrates to tconomze aud reduce much
possible the city expenditure By this alone In
credible az may appear the immense sum Of sir dol
lars AID eighteen and three quarter cents be saved in
the course Of year
DKATH Av Ex- -pctce JUsIIcE-Justice Milne Pork
er, formerly spacid Justice Of Police whose term
expired png, and ia whose place Justice Haskell
appointed died at his residence in Elm Street on
Thursday, at the age OF 81 years He had been in III
health for many months was supposed, with an affec
ton ofthe lungs but since his death appears that
cause Of illness OF totally different character He
honest and upright and performed the duties
Of his office in the most satisfactory manher.-Evei
charitable and hearted to the poor wrtches that
often Fought before the Justices of Police and
and ssbe all He died much regretted by his
family and trends His funeral on Friday was attended
by the Justices and other prominent men, and large
circle Of acquaintance anxious to pay the last token Of
respect to an upright man and good citizen.
CouRr or Sassors.--A decision will be- given TO-
morrow In this Court upon the motion made by James
Hunt to exclude the Reporter Of the Herald from seat
al the Reporters table, account Of the tull, accurate
and faithful report Of the trial and proceedings OF III.
Court, in the case Of James Hunt
Coroner's Omoe-The Coroner did not hold any In.
quest yesterday.