The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-19
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City Intelligence.
Fnom Bosros-Ths Long Island train ANA arrived at the
at an early hour but offered to the trains
The snow fell to the depth Of about four five inches
bat the was made from Greenport, in about three
AMI half hours
An USsusricIous VicrIM-An uniedged youth OF
about nineteen all the way from Pawtucke and Who,
autumnal breeze" unwttingly and unconsciously
trapped" by pair Of skilful adopts in pocket book
near the American Museum Illuminating upon the piano.
ramic view Of the countless thousands who pass Broad
way itting like meteors before his srsning VISION ne
trie who among other things proposed to his greedy
ear questioned him whether he wouldn't like to walk
little way mp street to the wild animals to which
our modest hero willingly assened. They walked up
Park Row as tar the Park Theatre where the doors
asa ss to s s f At
time they joined by confederate OF our chevalier
who led the ascent to the gods above and on their way
OF the stranger made itself apparent by remarking that
they were very lucky. Some words then ensucd be-
tween these pals in amy OF threatening and quarrel
come character regarding the proprietorshp of SO val
liable and unlocked tor treasure II was finally agreed
that the who should offer the most literally should
be entitled to its entire occupancyas we say Of Ore.
gon) Neither having the "brads or the things that
ginge," offered to our young un OF adventure for
twenty dollars but his money being principally at his
boarding house. in Delaney street, he was unable to
point up" the required demand. He however, at their
nstgation and we'll satisfied of its being specula-
ton diyested himself OF his greatcoat and watch worth
in all about thirty dollars until he could go and procure
the money; they, OF the other party being disposed 10
tho pocket book was but poorly represented within,
although of very prepossessng appearance without or
that young stranger most grossly ana cruelty
swindled These occurrences have become frequent
of late that tire in our record OF them does seem
however, that some steps should be taken by our pgi
nts to intercept the predatory career OF these nsnua
ting villains, in prosecuting their criminal designs upon
the unthinking and incautious
LAWYER NoN-suIrEp-Ye sterday while MI. Andrew
,ft ~ has irwin i'm
the Court of Common Pleas he threw of his overcoat
and laid it chair him. During the progress OF
honor the court with their decamped with the
coat, and has not since been heard Of
A. C. ANpoRFERs OPTICAL GALLERy.-This fine exh-
b0n stu continues to attract the aentO9 S line
saw and will well repay for the time spent II
looking at them His neoramas are in an entirely org
raj STYLE and are very beautiful.
LOOK OUT FOR yoUR HATS CLoAKs.-Scarcely a
day but hear of numbers OF the above articles
being stolen from halls At this season of the year
there hundreds of fellows about who under all sorts
of pretexts enter boarding houses and off all that
comes within their reach.
THEM "HrMLocK BLocKs."--About two months since
hemlock blocks, wherewith to pave the of Wal
and Nassau streets. But they haven't come yet; and
9usms .nis " .s . 1 osnd .h hminc hccEs w
not be down before next spring
MouE sNow-The snow flakes fell merrily yesterday
and crossing ao ohs
scenes Of the pas-the prancng Of noble steeds-the
laugh Of grls-the throwing Of the snow
have opportunities enough to enjoy all these pleasures
again this winter.
Police Intelligence.
Dec. ls-.7,rested for Murder-Patrick Campall and
John Hart arrested by that efficient magistrate Jus
Roome assisted by Captain Bush charged with the
murder of Matthew Cogan. We have learned after some
considerable search that Campal and Hart hod
rers and working at building in 4th ST. the
9Th Avenue about O'Clock in the morning, when dirt
carman by the name of Matthew Cogan, drove, OF
backed his to load up with sand which
Campall and Hart in some way from their work; when
dispute between Hart and Cogan and Hart struck
at Cogan with his hod but Cogan caught the hod with
his hands and both clnched. At this moment. Campa
around pile of bricks, and coming up behind Co
gam struck him violent blow with his hod the back
par. of his head which feed him to the ground
less, at the same time racturing the scul He was i'm
medatey picked up and conveyed to the house of John
Kelly No "a Christopher street, where he boardedD in
dying condition, and doctor sent for but before he
rived, poor Cogan expired. Mr. Joseph Pierce, ma
son. of No 35 Jones street. at work the scaold
and the whole Of this unfortunate afray. Campal
becoming alarmed Immediately fed was he arrested
until near O'Clock, when he was found by Justice
Roome at No. 81 Ridge street, where he has wife
three children living Hart is single man. and Cogan
the murdered man, it is said has wife in Ireland The
Coroner promptly on the spot, but it being late in
the afternoon, and finding it difficult to obtain all the
witnesses, concluded to defer the inquest until this
morning. when will be held at No "a christopher st
Campal and Hart both committed for examination
by Justice Roome.
The Body Snatcher sFiredn-We reported the arrest
of body snacher yesterday and finding in his posses
sion two trunks containing dead body in each. Ou
worthy Coroner Dr. Rawson upon examination, identi
fees to be the body Of Mary Ann Robinson who dice
suddenly the 10th instant at No l32 Anthony street
m On
whence it had been removed by these two legge'
hyenas.
of Beekman and Cliff street, policeman of thu
Second ward Numbered over stupid looking old Irish
man. who called himself James Williams having by hi
side old dirty basket with some hay in it. when, turn
ing over the hay the policeman discovered very pref
ty born female infant very deceny dressed Of no
than three four hours old The old walked
Off while the policeman was star" gazing at the child
but ultimately caught by OF the private watch
men, and taken to the Station House. when he was call
ed upon to give explanation of how he by thi
little treasure He stated that the basket was given
him by two young women supposed to be servant girls
telling him to throw the basket and it's contents off the
dock into the river To do this diaboca act they pa
him two shllngs and sxpence He had, however, take
pretty strong snter' Of out Of his cash. on hi
way to the dock, and had squatted himself down by tn
church to take Arrest when he was fortunately discover
ed There is doubt hundreds of these little marty
Of love" disposed of in this weekly. BE
ing young and tender the fish devour them befor
ders rarely or never come light and many
disposed Of weekly by the Costello practice Certainly
his is great city.
Grand Larceny.-A young man of rather gentee ap
pearance who would not give his name, caught las
night by policeman, at the corner OF Chryse an
Grand streets, having in his possession fine blac
cloth rock coat black dress coat black satin vest
silk handkerchief black satin scarf pair of blacl
cashmere pantaoons and pair Of suspenders belong
Committed by Justice Taylor.
Stealing Peas.-Bil Fash "pued" by Captai
Krack, for stealing quantity of peas from grocery
Locked up
Petit Larcenies.- w. Arnold was eau ght stea
ing several perumery bottles also alabas pape
stand &c. valued in oil at ST. the property Of Vito Wit
No. 445 Broadway. Locked up by Justice Roome.
Bill Lehman "a Dutchman) was caught in the act BY
Hugh Maxwell, of tying the legs of live sow, with il
tent to steal the from the yard Of Spragut
in Greene street. valued at $l2. Committed by justice
Roome
"A Forsaken Baby very interesting and prett
female infant, very neatly dressed was found up a
alley way under stoop at No. 20S Mulberry street las
night. Upon examining the child which appears to b
about two weeks DID, letter found in its dear ttl
bosom, which was written" Take care Of this pre-
cous babe-and have her christened Annah Mari
Murtagh, by Catholic priest-in the name Of tn
Blessed Virgin and his Blessed Son. Jesus" This lttl
pilgrim OF love" was brought up to the police ofic
before Justice Merritt, who deputed officer Alexande
Stewart escort the sweet little responsibility tn
commissioners of the Aims House, to be brought up
he law