The New York herald., 1844-12-21
City Intelligence.

City Intelligence.
RErcosTRE IN BRoApwAY-PIsToLLLro.-A ons
o'clock yesterday the greatest Caused in
Broadwsy, between Pine and Wall Streets in conse
ay wncs Ss
result in the death Of Of the parties If not both but
fortunately the affair was not 80 serious as might nave
IL appeared that Mr. Joseph limerick, an importing
merchant wealth and respectability encountered be-
gene 0roussett well known in this city as an importer
Of French wines. Angry words passed between them
Being gsfho hot and
and being highly ncensed at some remarks Mr. Emerck
made spit IN his face This outrageous insult reused
the quick blood Of the Frenchmau and he drew SIX par
relied secocking pistol and placing close to the abdo
Of G. discharged barrel the ball taking ef
b on the
stomach, and passed up oblquey just grazing the
limerick was immediately seized by some persons in
the street. who atrac to the spot by previous
Church, and immediately. upon reaching the other side
TELL down. He was taken up and carried into the drug
store Of Messrs Rushton Co. where every attention
paid him. and the ball extracted by the skin Of Dr. j.
G. Beas
Mr. limerick ives taken to the Police Office and placed
in custody. About two o'clock G. being sufficiently
restored token to his residence in Barclay street
He represented exceedingly quick tempered
son. end allows his rage to vent itself In very outrs
msnner.
After 1t was ascertained that the wound would not
ting ESQ Mr. Emerick's counsel made application
to have him held to BAIL but Justice Matseli declined
suit o the injury would be- Mr. Cutting then made sp
poaton the Court of Sessions Ak the ball. and the
Recorder after examining the rel saavs s.ss sad
ed by Grousset and 1t question whether he was
not justified in shooting him. Mr. T. was then held to
bail in the sum Of $4,000.
Police Omce-DEo. 2O-ARsEsr on REaunrrIoN =
Officers. w lamnH. stephens and McGrath arrived in
this city this morning. having in their custody two men
named Henry Sontag and Henry Sshnedn, two Gsrmans
whom they arrested in Charleston, c. upon reQus
tion IRON the Governor Of this State. They indicted
last. trunks containing money and clothing worth about
5000 from Christian Picket Of No 90 Ludlow street.
They plead not guilty and offered bail for their appear
ance at court next term
BURGLARY AND ARREsr-The store Of Isadore Raphael
No. 4O5 Pearl street. burgariousy entered Thurs
rings pins and other articles OF jewelry stolen officer
Josephs yesterday arrested two boys named Peter Hsne
| their possession
RossERy THE FIVE PoISrs--Yesterday morning
about SO in gold coin in his pocket and toerabe al
owance Of grog aboard struggled into the Five Points
and entered the groggery of Frank Reed Of the most
his gold, and Frank Reeds woman, wife, snatched il
his hand ard gave to Frank who Immediately left
the and deposited in safe place, and then
dered Kenan leave the house. He did do and brought
police officer who arrested both Frank and the woman
but could not find any OF the money They were fully
committed.
SINGULAR CAsE-AN OATH OF ALLEGIANCE BETWEEN
Two NorsD CHARAcTERs-LovE CoRREsPoNDENcE, &c
will be recolscted that some years ago, negro named
Pete Sewally was arrested charge Of vagrancy in
parading the in female attire entcing and
ces and, when opportunity favored robbng his victims.
His actices OF fsuch terrible revolving and pecu
liar character that the sob,iqut Of Beefsteak Pete
mouths as vagrant and since that time he has been
peatedly sent back few nights since genteel looking
fellow named John Williams alias Lyness, who has not
stuck very rgidy to the paths Of honesty but has been
before the court for robbng his employers arrested
for stealing packages Of Moa.s Life Pills worth 81
and in his company the notorious Beeeak Pete was also
ound. Williams was fully committed for the second
offence, and Pete sent up for six months vagrant On
searching Peter the following singular document was
found -
oath the presence of Theodore Augustus Jackson that
will be friend Peter Sewalry till Death Separates
He giving me the privilege to marry the girl Of choice
provided She Is beyond doubt viruous also Swear
tell him everything OF the least moment that transpires
concerning either Of through Life and this do voun-
tarily Swear before God man"
JOSEPH Illness
/ oct 3rd ls44'
Another document was found in the pocket Of Will
by Pete threatening him with ofcers Hath.
waite and Rncke unless he gave up all claims to
| clothing he had in his possession.
The following letter from this amordta OF master John
| June thll ls4s Dear Sir
take this opportunity 10 inform you that In
Soe nea at has @ s'es
evening found the family in good health except little
geline she buried last month should be pezed
have you within the space oftwo three weeks
| otherwise not forget TO write
We pick winter green for pass time
if you don't know what they be You can come see
' Ulster county, New York
Almyra to mr. Joseph Lyness
COrOner's Ohice-DEc. 20-suDDEr DEATH The
Coroner held inquest esterday the body of
Head at his residence No. 40 Allen street in the morning
Verdict, death from disease Of the heart.