The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-11-22

GENERAL SESSIONS Nov. 2l-Before the Recorder aud
for hsng concerned in Robbing the Barge Clinton
tinied AT the opening of the Court this morning MIR
Of property a gei to be owned by VIM. Parkinson; one
being title deed property in Grove street in this city
and conveyedto VIM. Parkinson in the month of May,
1872 Tor consideration of $4,000; the other title
deed OF property in Nliddlesex county, n. j., of the
value Of $4,000 purchased by Parkinson and recorded
on the 20th OF October ls4l Counsel for defence ad
mited that there was mortgage upon the property in
Grove street to the amount of $4,000 The defence here
RICHARD ScNoR, called by the prosecution-He depo
sed as follows IL have seen Robert Foster he once
received from him, to Parknson found Parkinson in
shop OF William street, when went into the shop
Parkinson up stairs the in the shop called him
down Parkinson took out and read il in presence;
after opening the letter, he at first appeared to have
some difficulty in reading it. he took up stairs but
returned with it. and stated that he understood from
the note that wanted to ascertain where certain girl
he appeared to be somewhat confused at the time
understood her name to be Sarah Allen he said ,hat he
knew where she but refused to tell me- according
the best OF my recollection, he said that Foster knew
and that he didn't wish to be brought into scrape
about it,
The or letter referred to was then read by Mr.
Whiting; its contents were as follows =
DIAN sIn-Mrs. seinour, the bearer of this note, is
senour wish ascertain that she comfortably situa
ted. You will easily satisfy them.
Addressed to Mr.. Parkinson.
He refused to inform where she was, and that he
was surprised that the writer Of the note had not inform
ed me where she was the writer himself knew where
she was we'll as he did then begged of Parkr
to tell me where could find her, she had from
England with my family, and we very anxious to
know where she she left in consequence Of
some misunderstanding after explaining to Parkinson
my for wishing to know where the girl was he
still refused to give me any information respecting her
although he said he knew where she was Parkinson
held the note loosely in his hand and observed
that it was addressed to Mr.. Edwards and knowing him
by the of Parkinson, took hold Of the note and
said that the letter did not appear to be directed to him
service the girl then requested him to tell me
where could find this Mr. Edwards he refused to do
sos then told him that if he did not tell me should go
to the Police thought that Foster and Parkinson had
abducted hers he still refused to give the iniorma
Police and Justice Taylor in consequence of informa.
on subsequently received from Justice Taylor, went
house in 5lst street. and found the girl sought for
there also another female there the girl Sarah
Allen has since gone back to England
RrcmAHp AnHERIy examined know Robert Foster ;
have known him for about three rather too long,
have him write frequently (superscription of
letter shown witness should think that Fosters
hand writing lived with Foster nearly two years,
portion Of the time Water street. in this city, and
part of it in Woughby street. Brooklyn left Foster
about year last September consider ho charac-
ter Foster to be very bad and would not believe him
under oath.
Cross Examined By D.fence-I was not discharged
from Fosters employ account OF embezzlipg his pro-
pery Foster did not pay me for services Fosters cha
raGter was very bad in int the &c community; ~
that he had learned that the character OF Foster
ry bad.
SAMUEL T.. FELL, PolIce Omcer oil brooklyn, depoS-
ed that the character of Foster very bad and that
his associates such persons as Bob Sutton, Cock
Eyed Bin, and other individuals Of the same stamp
several other witnesses also testified to the bad cha
racter of Foster The testimony on both sides having
been brought TO close the Court took recess until
o'clock when James NJ Smith, Jr., Esq, and adj
dressed the jury in behalf of the accused
J. r. WHITING Esq, late District Attorney followed
the Of tho people In of his usual able and
truly impressive arguments
Mr. GaErES then closed the summing up for the de-
fence, with able appeal in behalf Of his client Og-
den Hoffman, Esq then delivered the concluding ar
marks, which he brought to close at half past one
O'Clock this morning listened to with deep inte
rest by remained in court until that late hour
for thepurpose The then adjourned till O'Clock
A. NJ when the Recorder will deliver his charge and
submit the case to the jury.
Police Int nlgence.
Nov. 2l.-4nempt at Rape-Nancy Ann Thomas, q
with her parents at No 263 Sixth Avenue last Sa.
tnrday went to the house of Peter Henry No loI west
18th street. for the purpose paying Mrs Henry
some money due her from George Diken for work
she had been doing She saw Mrs. Henry paid her the
money, and at Mrs. Henry's request remained with her
short time, when Mrs. Henry feeling what sleepy,
laid down tie bed TO to take nap; shortly afterwards
Henry came home, and at began to speak in very
vulgar to Nancy, whereupon she down stairs
he after her. and caught hold Of her person in violent
dragging her into the back promises; she, however,
screamed out which brought assistance; at that
ment he let her and returned into the house. and he
running home, Immediately communicated the fact to
her mother consequently the mother brought Nancy
before Justice Roome who took her affidavit Of the facts
relating to the whole affair then issued warrant for the
arrest OF Peter Henry who is now fully committed for
trial.
Il TIL Thief Cauehf-Robert Brock alias Turner a
boy detected last night under the counter in the
store of Mrs Catherine Emery, No. 30 Sixth Avenue
When searched the stolen money was taken from his
pocket which he had taken from the till Committed by
Justice Roome.
She Stops to Conquer Mrs Mary Stops was dis
covered by her husband last night in house Of not
the purest reputation, enjoying the pleasing society of
one Mr. r. valdivia. However, Mr.. Stops boted in
taking his true love to the watch house By the bye,
this practiced to great extent in this community
Ghsy sp used to say % Capt Mcdah
Mr.. Bsck's Robbery-We are informed by Mr. Beck,
that upon examination he has that the goods
recovered from his dishonest clerk will amount to
$4,000 instead Of $1,000. as was at first estimated
Not ont IF Danger--The young man Corwin, who
knocked down the other night by Francis Bxby, still
lays in very critical situation It appears he has
slight congestion of the bran which may yet terminate
Gambling "CrI5rA jolly Jack Tar, not long ashore,
dropped into Jack Guys Rendezvous, az Water street,
where the boys got the Tar to roll the red and white
"peaed" off his coat; whereupon Jack put his helm
aport took pull at the huyards and made sail for the
street. where policeman nailed him Jack hove too
and told his story The officer took him in tow, boarded
this black crib and got back his and coat and
sing his think he had struck lucky planet
asked the policeman to take drink; whereupon the
poor star walked off, mutsring at the same time that
Chargs Of Rtot.-Gilbeu McGlone was arrested yes.
terday for riot 1t appears that McGlone and several
others went to the premises of Bartholomew Keane and
there broke in the windows and doors with brick bats
stones &c. commonly called Irish festival at the
time threatening to take away the life Of Mrs.
Tourney also TO crack the head of kean providing he
could be found. Now, Teddy knew too much to be
guilty of showing himself, but slowed himself away
snugy up stairs until opportunity offered to escape
out Of the back way when polcemanh he had
McGone taken to the station house. when Justice Rooms
committed him to prison. to take little Of that nny
edge on
Pm Larcens-1ridget Batten arrested for steal.
ing cashmere frock and two pettcoats from Henrietta
Emeyer. Committed.
Sent Back .9gain Henry McGill, escaped convict
from ellis Island caught last night and will
be sent back to his old quarters to finish the balance Of
his time.
On Suspicion. Luther Smith was arrested suspi-
con Of passing counterfeit money in the I'd ward.
Important Arrest Of Bnrgiars.-Capt McGrath OF the
9th watd police and officer Joseph arrested this fore