The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-20

Broadway and Park Row to whether they compiled
with the regulations which requires that the rates
fare should be posted up in conspicuous place There
in ALL fortyone hacks and cabs around the Park
and In not single one OF them the rates
fare at all Several Of them were without numbers
Why is this Why does not our Hack Inspector look
to this matter and see that the wholesome regulation,
for the protection Of citizens and strangers from i'm
position, If the officers appointed for their enforcement
thus neglect their duty and leave citizens and strangers
to the mercy Of the hack drivers. When the rates Of
fare are not to be the driver charges what price he
take look around the Park, and whether We are
correct7
PARK FouNrAIN.-Yesterday morning. the basin of the
Park Fountain drawn OF for the purpose Of shovel
ling away the mud that the bottom Twas too
bad to disturb the frogs and tadpoes that resting
present Park keeper who by the way the best
have ever had. But when we going to have mar.
BILE basin and them seats ?-Echo answers whenly
ANOTHER Mock AucrIoN CAsE.-Yesterday forenoon,
VT James Green fresh from the land of steady habits
"a gentleman entirely uninated in the mysteries of
this great city and not having been reared in land
where the Herald shed it's benign influences upon the in.
acknowledgements of the tricks upon travellers prac.
tced in New York, sauntering up Chatham street.
eastng his eyes the brass watches rings and the
glass diamonds that gsten in the windows Of the Jews
his ears were sauted from one Of the mock auction
shops with the musical cry of going goingthis beau
tful lot of property for ten cents apiece" Mr. Green
entered and behed upon the counter OF the auctonee
sight that made his eyes glsten. There several
pistols beautiful silver watches, whole cards of pearl
handled knives silver pencils and other articles too
merous mention and all going for ten cents apiece
Mr. Green thought here was bargain and upon his sug
costing that there more than he wanted gentle
man by his side kindly offered take half of them him
self The auctioneer thought they would all amount to
about S. and Mr. Green and his friend bid eleven
cents. They were knocked down to him. and he
very politely invited into back room, where Mr. Green
handed the auctoneer SIS BILL for his half of the goods
expecting dollar change After pocketing this, howe
his half being s4s Mr. Green refused to pay this and
demanded his SO, which the auctoneer would not re-
turn Finally BY threats and bullying they succeeded
in getting from Mr. Green the sum Of Sl5 and gave him
in block tin watch and card of German silver
pencils Upon his issuing from the shop, gentleman
s o to ne a
when his Honor promptly despatched an officer who
compelled the restoration Of the money Much credit is
evinces TO break up these rascally swindling shops
SUICIDE At STATEN BLAND Yesterday morning the
Westervelt back Of Mr. Mofaps Pavilion at the qua
rantine Staten Island pistol which, how ever
loaded was found by his side As this fact appeared
ner's Jury In his pockets found bunch of keys
and 10 cents, His stockings are marked Q. w. He
had check pantaloons tweed coat blue silk vest
boots, and new Panama hat.
DnowSEp.-A young man belonging to this city, man,
On ss 10 Long
Samuel Coopers boarding house. Soon after his arrival
he expressed desire to battle but the agent for Samuel
Cooper Mr. Levi 8. Sutphin and McBarren his uncle
endeavored to dissuade him from going, telling him that
the not fit to battle in He would not how
ever listen to their advice and went in in spite Of all
their entreaties Soon after report Of his having been
drowned brought to the house. and every thing
done to recover his body but notwithstanding all their
efforts they have not yet been successful. No blame
can be attached to Mr. Sutphn, as he and tho young
mans uncle did every thing in their power to prevent
him from venturing into the water The deceased had
family living in this city, whom he leaves to mourn his
loss.
CoRoSER's OrrIcE-August l9-The Coroner was call.
ed this afternoon to hold inquest at the Lunatc
um Blackwes Island upon the body one ofthG Gnfor-
inmates named Michael Connolly, aged about
years. who to his death about o'clock this
ing by accidentally falling throwing himself the
hannster othe stairs in that part of the building called
the Octagon. verdct-death by falling from the fifth to
the first story Of that part OF the Lunatic Asylum called
the Octagon- probably accidentally.
MAYoR's OrFlcE-AUe. l9.-David s. DAVIS, of Albany
lodged complaint against hack No. 6l owned by Philip
Elliott for imposition in attempting to exact exorbant
charges for the hire of said hack. An examination will
take place this forenoon.
Police Intelligence.
AUGUST l9-Daring Robbery. Two daring young
rogues last evening visited the store Of Mr. HOFFMAN,
No, 252 Grand street and requested to be shown few
gold watches accordingly three, worth about $50 EACH
were placed before them for inspection whereupon the
promising couple seized the watches and took to their
heels leaving the respectable dealer cogate upon
officer Josephs arrested two individuals who gave
their James Damas and George Howell, charg-
ed with having committed the offence They de-
tanned to answer
B,usia,y-The extensive boot and shoe store No 34s
Hudson street. last night burgarously entered by
of false keys, and considerable amount of pro-
perty stolen from the premises.
Kane was last night arrested ~ Officer Roman ON
cion of being concerned with other lads in burgarous
y entering and r0bbing the dwelling No 90 ID Avenue,
some days ago. Committed to answer.
Charge Of Peyju,y.--A person named John J. Devoe,
has been arrested and held to charge of
hitting perjury under the following circumstances Mr.
Josiah Dodge Of SO Eleventh street let portion of the
adjoining house to the accused and failing to obtain the
rent according to the terms Of agreement applied to
sstan justice of the Ward Court to have Devoe elected
from e premises, when the latter appeared and made
oath that he was no wise indebted to the complainant
for rent Mr. Dodge therefore, caused the arrest of De-
voc for the offence before stated.
Obtaining Goods by False Pretences-A woman named
Betsy Lee whose domci for short time past has been
IS Georck street arrested this afternoon by
of the 9Th Ward Police charged with having obtained a
large quantity Of groceries and ther articles by false
preences in most cases using other persons names with
out their permission or ledge She was locked up
.anoter Serious Case Of Stabbng.-Three young men
named Christian Morrow, George Rienhardt and John
futile, arrested by Of the 18th Ward Star
Police charged with having committed most unwar
person Of young man named Jacob He'll who is in the
employ OF Mr. Schlosser, proprietor OF the Henry Clay
House. corner of Avenue and First street. The trio
were fully committed by Justice Gilbert.
Owners Wonted for Ship Rieging.-Ofhcers Harrison
aod Judd of the 7th Ward, this morning arrested two
men, at the foot of Pike street suspicion of having
80 fathoms of new inch Manila rope about $50 fathoms
Of smaller rigging and shp,smi his large key wrench
They taken to the 7th District Head Quarters,
where they detained in custody by aptain How.
ell in order to give owners an opportunity of claiming
arrested.
Robbing an Emigramt.--A stranger in this country,
named George Graves while taking short cruise last
evening" unfortunately fell into bad company, and had
his pockets picked OF II soveregns and about 80 Eng
lish half crowns, and subsequently while taking nap
in Washington street, Daniel Phillips completed the
last TORCH by carrying off the poor fellows coat and hat
Being caught however, he was taken into custody and
detained to answer.
.assaiiting an 06icer.-A man named Thomas Brian
arrested and tilted to for aggravated
assault upon Officer Martin Of the 18th Ward.
Petty 7hetfs-John Mulloy, arrested for stealing
some iron from the yard Of the Gas Light Company in
Centre street Frederick Fishley was brought up or
carrying off a hall bell from the house Of MIR Dikeman
Of 33 ST. Marks Place. Daniel Joseph arrested for
stealing pair of pantaoons from Samuel Tay of 2ia
Greenwich street. Dorothy Ruckiehl called to &C
count for helping herself to Bologna sausage
worth about IL shlings from Tindgott schat Of No
Chatham street. Jack Williams also arrested for
stealing pair of pantaloons belonging to william Ker.
rigan OF No SOL Franklin street.
Disgraeefui "A person named John T. White, connect
ed with the stable No 80 Avenue D. and driver of
No 20s, last night grossly intoxicated that he
unable to manage the spirited span Of horses in his
charge On pa sing the corner of Grand and Attorney