The New York herald., 1845-08-28
arookIyn CITY IntsIIigence.

took place Monday evening between one Of the Mu;
and az Col Ss snng q
consequence Of the latter having from sheer motives OF
humanity, refused 10 obey mandsts OF the Justice.
female in advanced state of pregnancy no had been
lined FIVE dollars for throwing pail Of water upon
perly upon her premises. Not being able, the in
stant pay the penalty, the Magistrate directed that
the officer would not comply with for the reasons
ted The fine subsequently liquidated, and tor the
alleged contumacy Of the ocer the Justice refused to
red to- To make the matter worse the quarrel or sucn
was) place in the street, in front Of tavern and
in the presence of a large concourse OF persons
DoMrsrIc DlrrcuLTirs--No less than three persons
brought before the Police Magistrates yesterday
morning, for beating and 9th erwise mareat,ng their
wives One Of them James aly-an old ofender-was
committed to prison in default OF paying me Of 30 I'M
posed upon him another-James McLomos1was sent to
Jail until he could get sober and the third
ward McCarney-was also consigned t. "durance vile"
The charge against the latter Of very aggravated
character he attempted to stab with chi.'eand dd
did slightly cut-a man named James Short. VINO inter-
feied to prevent his doing injury to his Wife, re also
went to arrest him. He was, however, very contf.te
when arragned before the court and promised
to abstain from the cause Of his troublerum In Dalys
Judge Downing told the accused that If it had de-
voved upon him to sentence, he certainly would
have adjudged him to six months imprisonment
SrouGHroS BTTERs-Two men named Thomas Wat
son, and Thomas McCann arrested complaint
Of MIR. Stephen Swift, who charged them not only with
having mbbed deeply Of Soughton Tor Boston, Bit
tors. but also with having manifested undue PEN
chant to the bottles containing the attempting
pocket two at the Museum Hotel corner of Jack
son and Nassau streets Inasmuch however, it was
supposed that the last mentioned operation intended
only as practical joke, they were discharged pay
ment of costs.
That MAcHINE.-The pondrous machine, invented by
Don Pedro Pouchaut, civil engineer OF Havana and
many OF our citizens to open their mouths astonish
ment at its huge proportions has been removed from
schooner which will shortly conve it to its place OF
destination II is intended for purposes of macadamizng
roads IN Cuba It is whispered that the inventor has
hurried 1t Oft sometime earlier than anticipated
the fear that the between this country and Mexico
would cause its interception.
Tue LAW CouRTs--On Monday next, the Kings
County Common Pleas, will commence its Sep.
tember session. before the Honorable John belt
first judge. This gentleman was appointed under the
one OF the youngest not the younges-ncum bents of
the bench in this State, he has manifested ability
for the distinguished Office which much older jurists
might well be proud of Well learned in the law, and
possessing all the suaver in modo and dignity requi
with laymen and is destined obecome one Of the right
est ornaments of the judiciary. There but few
ing term and those not of very important character
At the Oyer and Termner, which commences the
week following, Judge Parker will probably preside e.
The calendar is unusually heavy, and the learned Dis
trct Attorney, Nathan B. Morse ESQ., will have full
employment for at least three weeks should the Court
remain in session long He is OF the most Jealous
vigilant and able prosecuting officers that Kings county
has ever had and s consequently great terror to evil
doers
FATAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. last week, o lad nanseu
William Hewlett, son of Mr.. Stephen Hewlett, of this
city, went out or the purpose Of cunning Jamacu.
While he leaning with his upon the muzzle of
his gun, it went of by some means and lodged the
tents in his Amputatisn resorted to- but he
has since been gradually growing worse until yesterday
when he expired.
MILITIA DRILL.-Gn Fort Green, yesterday morning
there drill Of Militia Officers prior TO the forthco
ming parades As appropriate accompaniment to this
erhbion, two men, in another part of this beautiful
ground were engaged in settling dispute by
ter at fsticufs surrounded by about fifty ragamufin
boys,-admirers, no doubt, Of the pugilistic art.
HELD BAIL.-A peace warrant was issued against
James Cooney at the suit Of Mr. Joseph Hodges and tho
accused arrested by officer Patt Powell. He
required to the COSTS and give bail in the Of 5000
to be of good behavior fortwelve months he did
and was discharged.
VAcRANcy-A poor miserable woman who gave her
name as Julia Cavanagh arrested by officer Ste wart
and committed to prison ncorrigble vagrant She
was when taken into custody in such beastly state of
ntoxcaon that she had 10 be the cells Ano-
her equally unfortunate individual, calling himself Hen
ry wilson, was also "cntombed" for acting ia rotous
and disordery manner in the streets. This fellow is
old offender, and will probably be "sent up" for some
time.
The MUNICIPAL JUsTIcEs.-Much speculation exfHts
among the good citizens OF Brooklyn, in relation the
probability and mprobabity Of the present worthy
Sisrates of the Brooklyn Mnnicpa Court beinu reap
pointed after the expiration of their present terms
ice. Their respective tenures will cease in few months
and numerous Will he the applications for their very
pleasant and lucrative situations The prevailing inn
preston is that of them will certainly be continued
IN oice;that another of them will certainly have
permission to retire; and relation to third il is mats
er OF considerable doubt
The annual meeting of the American Board Of Commits
sioners Tor Foreign Missions il to be held in Bruoslyu
this year. and commences Tuesday the 9th of Seyten.
ber.