The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-25

AmU0uIR000es
Enssnsirs Cons,iracy to Defrasd.--A complaint was
made the nrst Of this month"; before Justice Osborne
by Mr.. Horsno Walker; Of Manchester, Bennington
with defraudng him out Of 5000, under the following
circumstances: It appears that Mr. Walker In the
D %s. with Mr. As Simon WILCOX Of who in
formed him that there was company formed in the city
of New York. also branch in Newark. New jersey,
who owned large of land 10 the western part Of
Virginia which land they would exchange for settled
or improved real estate in New York. elsewhere for
lance in new land Mr. walker, al this time owned in
the city Of Troy three dwelling houses and lots and other
pssSSpe Valued IN all srs az houses:
grain mill mill. and woollen factory buildings
with barn and other out houses valued La all at about
IS 0O0 ali Of which, he states has been rsudnently and
by false representations obtained by Simon Wilcox An
drew Ellison Jr. Ehingham II. Warner and William
PRODUCTION to Mr. walker directed 70 Warner which rep
resented that he (Warner) was the agent Tor the
large aud rich Land Company S New snd gofS on n
represented to be the rich man who resides the
city Of Newark. New Jersey and was owner Of over
MIA who agreed give him the choice Of the lands at
So per acre, and would likewise gives clear title and
deed for any part thereof Mr.. Walker relying, upon
these statements and representations sold him three
dwelling houses and lots located In the city OF Troy
for ss5aO in for which he was to receive $500
Ia cash. and the balance in land at 50 receiving
deed Of all the property which decd was recorded and
the whole turned into cash they also purchased guam
to between 90 900 and 40, 900 dollars MIR. Walker has
since been to Virginia where no ascertaned that TINS
ed to be- but that their statements were false and fradu
lent consequently warrant issued or the arrest OF
the accused parties, and Mr. Warner, Wilcox, AMI o.
Conner have been arrested and examination will be
had before Justice Drinkcr the let Of July, which
Rseeivins stolen Gsods-Patrck Nc ouade who keeps
notorious Fence and resort for thieves for the sale
ofheir plumber No san Catharine street was arrest
ed Tuesday evening" by Capt Bush and officers Spicer
and Lawrence Of the Second District Police on charge
Of pirchasing goods, knowing them to be stolen On
discovered large quantity Of cloths, sans sc three
pieces of CLOTH valued at forty dollars have been iden
fed by Mr. Daniel Francis merchant tailor corner of
Franklin street and Broadway he having been robbed on
the 18th of January last of cloths worth $92 also Mr.
Edw ard Evans likewise tailor, No la7 Broadway iden-
fes several pieces of cloth amongst this lot OF goods
valued $s4 he having been robbed in November last
of 800 worth ofpropertv Several other complaints
yet to be made against the accused Justice Merritt
committed the prisoner for examination
Charge Of Forgery-Oficer Stewart arrested on Tues
ay on "a, If s Hsse
porter, No Al Liberty street. charge Of forgery,
passing false token. in the form Of draft Tor $500,
sacconis corner 81 Wall and Water streets hearing
was commenced yesterday in the matter, before the
/ o'clock when it will be resumed. Meantime, Mr..
Crosby is permitted to remain his parole Of honor
Imp"rtant .arre:t-ofcer vanderzee Of the Sd ward,
arrested, Tuesday evening" desperate thief, after
severe fight, wherein the odicer received q vi
olent blow on the nose, IN q third story room,
name Frederick johnson, German, charged with the
following grand arcenies It appears this rascal entered
the premises Of Mr. John H. Broas No 226 Greenwich
street. and stole therefrom coat pantaoons and vest,
valued at $30 Also the same day Tuesday, entered
the dwelling house Of Mr. James Cruikshank, No. as
Greenwich street. and stole from of the parlor mantel
piece clock valued at $40 and not being satisfied with
these two robbcries, to finish the days work. entered
the premises No. Is Whitehall street. and managed to
carry of two overcoats valued at $780, belonging to Mr.
John l.. Gilliland. The whole of the above property
recovered by the above vgilant Office and the thief
fully committed for trial by Justice Osborne.
Rob6ing Boarding House-Three chaps caught
yesterday In the act of robbng the boarding house. No
IL Vesey street. who gave their Michael Burke
John White and Patrick Mullen II appears they stole
from Of the 81, belonging Mr.. Hudson also
from another SIS, the property Of Mr.. Beach. Locked
up for trial.
Burxlary-The dwelling house occupied BY Mr.. A.
Winham, No l52 Sd Avenue was burglariously entered
last night by cIacksman" and robbed Of silver
lever watch and several articles ewelry who escaped
with the booty
"A Female Pckpecket.-A woman called Mary shatton
caught in the act of picking the pocket of Srs Mary
Fogarty of No 64 Cherry street. of purse containing
So while in store No. ala Broadway. Locked up for
trial. -
Petit Ldrcenes-James MKensie was arrested charged
with stealing pair of Cashmere panaloons worth s3
belonging to William Simpson, No Isl Bowery. Peter
Tanning and William Smith, two loafng looking fellows,
caught In the act Of stealing LOAF OF sugar belong
ing to Barclay Costello No. ls5 Pearl street
mitted for trial