The New York herald., 1845-10-10
pnISce unfelllOenep.

Ocr e-Bisamy-A female named Catherine Piercy,
noon by officers Prince John Davis and H. whikehart
charge OF bigamy having been married on the 30th
OF April by the Rev. Mr. Benedict pastor of the Baptist
Churcn in Norfolk street. to Henry Percy at present
residing No 80 Spruce street. and again marrying
the 10th of September last, MIR Charles Langdon Of
sion being performed by the Rev. MIR Chase of the Ma
riners church in Roosevelt street. knowing at the
time that her first and lawful husband was still living in
the city. .H
.7nother Case of Bigany-A female named Margaret
Garrison, alias Margaret Sample, was also arrested by
officers Prince John Davis and II. Whikehart charged
with having about three monthe ago, married person
named James Davis, her lawful husband, William Gsrri-
son. being alive at the time Of her last marriage which
fact il is alleged she was cognizant Of The accused
was fully committed to answer.
n Queer Case Of Robbery.--A woman named Eliza
Wilson, yesterday arrested by officer Farren OF the
l4th Ward Tor having committed q larceny under the
following crcuu .tances viz A female named Maria
Carpenter while laborng under the effects of social
glass, induced the domcil Of the accused
No. lao Orange street. while there she divested
of portion of under clothing, bonnet, shawl and
bracelets Also about SO in money after which she was
transferred to the custody Of policeman, drunken
and dscrderly person, The officer on being made ac
quainted with the facts Of the arrested Eliza Will
son. and recovered portion Of the stolen property.
Robbery the Hook.--James Tulley, Of New Ro-
chelle while at No Walnut street last night was rob
bed of $40 Two persons, named Patrick McAnnay and
Ann McAnnally we're arrested suspicion Of being the
arrested on Suspicion.-A female named Mary Jane
Richards arrested last night suspicion of having
relieved the pockets of countryman OF about S25.
BnrgiGry.--Arthur Spring, whose has been
Gently before the public, in connection with stealing Sc
veral hundred dollars in gold coin from stranger was
again arrested this morning charge OF having
garously entered the premises of John Hckson No. Sc
Centre street. the night Of the 9th instant and steal
ng therefrom about Si25 in bank bills and gold con
also two silver watches worth about $50 He admitted
his guilt Assistant Captain Smith, of the 4h ward and
has accordingly been fully committed to answer
Grand Larceny.-A seaman, named William Rogers,
arrested this morning for stealing ships chro
nometer worth $500, the property Of William d. Rich,
of No 273 Front street. His antcipatons Of glorious
duration, however, for within the brief period of one
hour from the commission Of the larceny, officer Jo
sephs had the culprt safely locked up in the Tombs
The case Of the Mechanics Bank Oficers.-The argu
ments in the case Of Shepard Knapp Esq President and
MIR. Edwards, Cashier Of the Mechanics Bank
menced this afternoon before Justice Drinker. James
II Whiting and Charles OConner, Esqrs, appearing as
counsel for defendants, and Theodore T.. Tomlinson
Esq. the part Of the prosecution. MIR. Whiting, for
the defence contended that the aidavts made in the
case did not contain any evidence whatever tending
crnnate the accused inasmuch the mere fact OF re-
ceving back their own, OF in other words money ad.
vanced by them notes forged notes. did not consti
ute coInpounding OF felony, unless there was an ac
ua agreement between the parties that prosecution
should be instituted in consideration Of said payment OF
settlement OF alleged claims and that there had been no
such agreement understanding between the deien-
dants and Higgins On the part OF the prosecution, r
Tomlinson able and eloquent speech, commended
that felony had been compounded-it having Deen
clearly shown in the first place thar a forgery nad
been committed by Higgns-that the officers OF the
bank were duly apprzed of the forgery that they
him on the subject the notes in their possession and
there was an implied, il not expressed, understand
ing between them, that in case the notes were
taken up there would be further trouble about
the matter and that higgins under the promise of
plying with their demands was permitted to 60 his
parole of honor until the following day when the
dions of the understanding fulfilled, and the off,
GERS had consequently absained from prosecution
MIR. Tomlnson concluded his very able remarks, by
stating the duty of the magistrate hold the
parties answer, unless he could satisfy his
mind that the complaints had been made with malicious
motives.
Mr. WHITING, in reply made remarks in refe |
ronce to the pursued by the prosecution in
mencing criminal action and employing private coun
sell whercupon Justice Drinker very promptly stated
that the facts OF the having been anicated to
him. sent for Mr. Warner, and others no had bee.
called upon to testify in behalf of the people and that
they had not forward voluntary comPiananfs III
the matter. ~
At late hour the hearing 10 the case was sti pro-
crossing. When has been disposed Of more extend
ed notice of the case will be given
The Cosr OF PovRRTy.-The county OF Joe
Daviess, Ill.,, paid during the last year, the sum OF
three thousand three hundred and hfty-one dollars
and thiry-slx cents Tor the support OF paupers This
county Is the general resort OF strangers, being the
district in which the lead mines are located. This |
we gather from the last Gaiend Sentinel, which |
gives an official statement OF the financial affairs Of
5aIT county From the same source also learn |
hat the balance ofthe county lndebt ednes all
Of their resources, is fifty thousand nine hundred
and forsy-two dollars and ten cents.