The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-03
Brooklyn City Intelligence.

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Robert Stevenson. Esq, a well known Attorney ana
Counsellor of New York, whose residence Is in Brook
yn got into the river from the Futontery
dock in Of ncautousy attempting to leap
10 the boat after IL had left its moorings Mr. stevenson
i somewhat nesrsghted and did not observe ,nas ,ns
before he made his uniucky spring Being GOOD swim
mer however he managed to keep his head above water
until old .uncs" Harrington weat to his assistance ac
companied by MIR. Smith, of Hampstead L. L. with lad
der, ropes, and buoy Watchmen were called to aid
the rescue but within hearing aud the gentle
may therefore, thank The persons mentioned Tor ms
speedy aud fortunate escape. Alter his immersion Mr.
stevenson was taken to the house of Mr. McNel, where
the most Kind assistance rendered to him by Mr.
Frederick Brockington the gentemany ana polite
manager OF this establishment ana seve,al others "no
were present Three four similar accidents have oc-
Cured at the place within few days past ana al
though Of them were attended with very serious
ought to operate to others VINO nave
the ferry caution against eeng 100
much in haste
The GAME LAws-Two well known sporting gentle
in Brooklyn, who have been prosecuted under the
game laws, for having cartridges IN their possessoh
against the forms of the statute IN such cases made ana
provided intend defend the suits instituted against
them the ground that the existing enactments are UNI
CONSTITUTIONAL and it is said that some OF the nest emf
nent lawyers in the State have SO decided.
DEPLETION MUCH NEEprD-The Jail of Kings county
cannot it is at present arranged, hold more than
hundred prisoners and there are now ncacsrated with,
in its walls eighty eight unfortunate bsings-male and
female Many Of these are charged with offences Of
very grave character and the probability that ma
jorty ofthem will be consigned to the STATE Prison In
able as under all the circumstances they possibly can
be- through the kind and humane attention OF the popu
lar Keeper OF this institution
ACCIDENTAL little boy was run over by grocery
wagon last evening near the South Ferry and SO dam
his legs said to be broken besides being otherwise
manned The driver Of the vehicle was taken into Gus
tody.
A Double ARREST. John F. Thomas, the man who
short time since arrested in Philadelphia,
charge OF stealing money from the Naval HOSPITAL at
Brooklyn and who has since been in the custody OF D.
Van Voorhs Esq was again served with process yester
day for the offence by Mr. Morrison, deputy
shall Of the United States, connected with the district
court in Now York The alleged of this second
rest is doubt to the State jurisdiction in such
and for the purpose of making assurance double sure
in reference to his conviction this new move re-
sorted to.
New REGIME IN THE NAVY YAaD-we we're yester.
day informed that Com Strngham ofthe most popu-
ular officers that has had command OF the Navy
Yard of Brooklyn transferred to the charge OF the
ship North Carolina and the place which he has SO long
and honorably filed, is to be given to Commodore
Kearney.
DETENTION TRAvrLLEKs-The passengers by the
L. L. railroad yesterday much delayed III their
passage from the East in consequence OF collision ha-
wing taken place during their transit 1t was not howev
ever, attended with any serious results
BALL Rooms IN BRooKLyN.-Those who love to trip
il the light fantastic toe" will have abundant oppor
winter as in addition to the several ball
exan there four or five larger establishments for
similar purposes rapidly approaching completion :,
MIR Van Pelt militia Garden); Mr. Kane. York street;
MIR. Wilson, corner Of Jackson and Hillary streets and
Mr.. Sweeny's of Columbia and Atlantic streets
Should all these places be patronized agreeaoy to the
expectations of their respective propretors Tepichore
will have much to do in the course of the regular
| son" to crafty her numerous votaries.
PoLrcE OrricE-The long existing difficulties between
d D. Van Astyne and b. M. Stlwell, Esqs attorneys
at law which have for so many days occupied the at
tenon OF the police magistrates have, is expected,
been amicably settled Ii has been req Of much re-
greet their many friends that they should been
hostile to each other having but very recently
red two sisters amiabe and exemplary young la lies
and possessed of considerable property. They have,
heretofore, doubt both been badly avised by indis-
Greet and njudcious friends but as they have now good
in fba lau Of
much experience in the world their differ and dis.
pues will terminate, and they once more will become
A drunken rufiian, who gave his James Far.
rell arrested by officer Parker assisted by watch
Neefus and others. When interrogated it appeared
that short time previous he had got into Dr. Beamins
carriage in Jackson street. and drove off until no brought
and doing other injury pair Of bracelets placed
upon his wrists and he was taken to Jail to await his
animation when sober
Catharine AlcLaverty convicted Of assauliing
Mary Ferry, and sentence suspended
Samuel Jackson, charged with being dsorderly,
discharged with parental admontion by the Justice
Mary Butler was brought up vagrant but scoth
tosay accuser could be found, and the officer who
took her to the cell did not make his appearance.
Police Intelligence.
Alder or Albert, steward of the bargue Sir Isaac New
ton, this eveaing arrested by officer Robinson of
the LIST ward charge OF stealing about $3.50 gold
coin and bank bills belonging to The captain OF the
fore named vessel Upwards of 500 of the stolen mo-
ney we're found in his possession.
I'm Illegal Potter 3rrested.-A man named George w.
Evans arrested last evening by officer Bailey OF the
9Th ward charge having voted twice at the last
spring election. He was fully committed to answer.
Unrest Of Gamblers, &c-Five colored
last night arrested for gambling at house in Water
street The keeper of the establishment named Joseph
Helms, was also subsequently arrested Detained to
answer.
nings arrested, and detained answer charge Of
stealing quantity of clothing from the ship Mine,Io
Receioing Stolen Goods.-Two men, named Michael
OConner and John Maey, arrested charge Of
receiving stolen goods. The officers going Morris
street to take them into custody were violently assault
ed by the accused.
Robbing a Little Grl.-This afternoon, girl about
thirteen years of age named Susannah McClusky,
whose parents reside at 27I Mulberry street while IN
charge of young child in Washington Parade Ground
was accosted by woman named Margaret Jones, WIS
after giving her cent to spend promising TO take
OF the child during her absence, helped herself to
black silk shawl the property of Mrs McClusky and
book belonging to st. Patrck's School Library The
accused was arrested by some citizens. who her
running OF with the articles and being taken before
Justice Roome, she was locked up to for the
| offence.
Shameful Dsnudins and Robbery Of Little Boy.--Last
evening" Of Mr.. Hibbard of Clinton street q
| boy about years old, returning home from
school, he was seized by two coored who carried
him into an alley and Invested him of every rticle Of
clothing; thenleft him to Ike the best OF his way
| home, in perfect state of nudity.
Disehargtd-George Cooper, who arrested a short
time ago on charge Of having set fire to the store of
Barker and Towle in Catharne street. has since been
honoraby discharged, the grand jury having ignored
a Promising Chiid-A little girl named Mary Mans
held aged years was yesterday arrested by officer
IoWers OF the 4tn ara having been found the street
in state OF intoxicaton and ndecsntly exposing her
| person.
More cases Of Indecent Erpoupe.-A man, who gave
ms name as George Health, arrested this afternoon
on complaint of Louis Napoleon. of rs West Broadway
TOR having stopped ladies' in Blocker street, between
Broadway and Crosby Streets and indecenty exposed
his person to them in the most insulting manner The
attention of Napoleon having been attracted by observ
ing lady start back affighted he scertainsd the
cause and kepta watch upon the fellow for about half
an hour, during which time no less than eight ladies'
were thus nsulted after which the complainant caused
bel bpfo Jusfic
Roome, of the and District Police Court, he
mtted to prison in default Of bail $780, the
quired
.Another Coss-A man who gave his asJohn Rea
was also ested for similar offence wing been caught
exposing his person public view in Bleecker street.
near Amos The accused detained to for his
diSg raceful conduct
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