The New York herald., 1845-12-02


Ambition long deferrd, in ambush seeks
Thee as martyr to her fury wild,
Would see thee By its phantom hopes besuiIed.
Stand for thy country, be her glory thine
And make thy name a beacon through all time.
Court Intelligence.
GENERAL SESSIONS, Dec l.-Before the Recorder, and
Aldermen Hart and Henry M. c. Paterson, Esq, Dis
The court Commenced its December term this morn
ing The calendar for the present term embraces the
following number of cases, viz For an assault with in
grand larceny, receiving stolen goods making 81
new cases previously convicted 2; previously in
diced as bastardy, disordery persons 4, making
ae old cases making total of 81 old and new
sworn Grand Jurors viz Daniel Trimble foreman
Charles D. Brown, James Burey, Denning Duer Philo
sey, Timothy Garrick, samuel Halstead, John W. Hal
burton Gabriel Mead, John r. Martin John Oothout
nsph sone Geo er" asnIy EvGges W
Way, who after brief charge from the Recorder in
lation to their duties particularly with respect vola
tions OF the usury laws the sale of lottery policies
illegal voting. the erection Of wooden buildings Sc
retired to their room.
Petit Jvy-Of 81 persons summoned as petit jurors,
only % answered to their names.
Fined for Non-anendancs-A number of persons
We're each fined in the sum of $25 for failing to attend
jurors.
Trial for Bwglary.-Two colorsd men, named Will
liam Martin and Benjamin Thompson, were placed ON
trial for burglary in the third degree in breaking into
the stable Of Gideon Knapp, rear of No Washington
Square, in October last, and stealing therefrom three
found in the possession of Thompson, and Martin
on being arrested, admitted that he had entered the
Sry
found Martin guilty Of petit larceny only. He was
accordingly sentenced by the court to be imprisoned in
the pententiary for the term of six months.
Trial for Assault Nth intent 10 KiH-Hetty Jack.
next put her trial for having the night of
the 10th Of October last committed assault and bat
terry. with intent to kill young man, named Edward
Herbert ofNo l6o Anthony street while he asleep
at the House OF Mr.. Gimartin From the evidence ad
armed with sheath knife, with which she inflicted
severe wound in the sde shoulder and head Of Herbert
at the time SAID that she intended to kill him
when Mr. Gilmartn seized hold Of her hand and took
the knife from her. II was also shown that they
six months in the Penentiary for previous attack upon
hoT par %; The Jury rendered d. verde, Of guilty
State Prison for the term of 4t years.
Triatfor Grand Larceny Horny verishu, native of
Gemany was then put on his trial for grand larceny
$780, from Henry Stafhell, umbrella maker. No. 247
Broome street, in September last under the following
the silks from Germany, but being unable pay the
duties upon them at the Custom House. applied to Staff
nell to obtain the requisite funds for that purpose Staff
nell induced Mrs May who keeps store at the
of Broadway and Prince street. to advance $780, she
ceiving the silks from Staffnel as security for the
money, which to be refunded within four days The
accused not being able to do this, Mrs. May offered to
refused to accept of the ofer for the he al
legged, that he could obtain for them from Mr..
Messenger and requested Mr. Stanel to get the silks
the person referred to Mrs NJ accordingly entrusted
MIR stanel with the goods to the person designated by
Yerishu conducted Mr.. Safrell to his rooms at No.
Mulberry street. where he seized the goods and turned
Mt out but afterwards gave him one piece Of silk on
was assened to, not however, with intention OF allow
ing the matter to rest The piece of silk was accord
lngly, taken to Mrs May. and complaint was made
against vershu for the offence. Before the case was
brought oa Close the Court adjourned until tomorrow
morning
Police Intelligence.
DEC. L. Grand Larccny.-In our report yesterday,
we noticed the loss of $34 stolen from Capt s. B. Nj
cholls Of the sloop Ann, by muatto boy, named Ed
ing the hiei at Newark The captain bought copy of
the Herald, when the first thing that struck his eye
description OF his loss whereupon he posted off to NewA
ark officer Southard and then found the young
rascal snugly slowed away with his step mother,
Joyng the sweet society Of female friend The officer
arrested him, when he confessed robbing Captain Nj
chols but said he only took SO and that he had spent
in buying some clothing. Also he went into Washing
to Newark present for his mother. He brought
on to this city last night, and committed for examina
has planted" hidden the balance of the money
Petit MISUNDERSTANDING Cartnell was caught in the
act OF stealing piece oi cloth from on nal boat, in
the first ward, Committed for examination
Thomas Barber was arrested last night for stealing
eleven pearl handled pen knives belonging TO James H.
White, No. Chatham square Committed for trial.
buying Moitn Goods Cornelius Strain, the keeper of
one Of those dens" called junk shops, Of Grand
and Orange streets arrested yesterday warrant
issued BY Justice Roome, charging him with buying
large tin kettle from q boy named William Brown
knowing the sume to be stolen Fully committed for
trial.
Pefit La,ceny-Bill Ward old thief brought
into the Pol ice office last night by of those vgilant
policemen o. the fifth ward, charged by Charles Wright
No 222 Washington street. with stealing shovel
valued at ST.. Bill not liking the appearance of Justice
Drinkers little document. "soped" from the officer
Where was this bright " star Z"
.qhempt at Rope Mrs Cynthia A. Allen wife Of Eden
?. Allen who is French teacher, mad complaint
against John O'Donne an lrishman for an attempt
outage her person. O'Donnell arrested and held
to bail in the of $500
Superior Court.
Before a full Bench
Dfc There being from the calendar
brought forward, the jury were discharged until to-
morrow.
Decisions were then given appended =
William Jones Gaicn 4. Porf,y-This moved
versed.
CITES Griffin VS.. Mayor and Cemmonaity Of Neo York.
Judgment affirmed.
Joshua Walker ads. Bdp;ilo Costelo.-Motion for
trial denied.
John "A. Stepens ads. Michael Lacom.--Motion for a
trial denied
Alfred Roach ct ais ads. Michael Lacom-Motion for
new trial denied
Common Pleas.
Before Judge Ushoenfer.
DEc l--Daniei s Petty and Moses Mann VS.. Robert l.
Cook This suit Is brought to $780, the
Of loss sustained by the throwing overheard quantity