The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-08


Before Recorder Scott and Aldermen Henry and Jack
son.-John McKson. Esq, District Attorney.
court th: morning the requisite number Il psr:on. a
psared - members OF the Grand Inquest Of which Wal
ter Need. ESQ. va. appointed n Cd, i e
to the Grand Inquest in relation to various subjects
which might be presented to the consideration Of that
body &c. AZ the close Of the Recorders remarks, the
Forfeiture Of BaL-Lawrencs Costigan, indicted for
anS sns parn
hitting petit arceniesi; Jacob Rohr and John McCuly,
indicted for assaults and batteries and Michael Mitch
pear when called upon for trial their respective recog
nizancss were declared to be forfeited
cd for an assault and battery on VIM s. Corwn Ct No.
$40 Broadway committed on the evening Of the 10th OF
November last, was then placed upon his trial The
ecutIon Mr.. Corwn was called and examined. He de-
posed that while passing through Hester street. near
Mott he received violent blow his head previous to
which he heard noise behd him, and looking round,
saw the accused, who instantly struck him. Witnes:
had not had any alteration with the accused did not
him again until the subject brought before the
was struck Hrst in Clinton street,
but by whom do not know it vas about O'Clock in
the evenings received the second blow in Hester street.
about two blocks from Centre it than about
struck on the head but cannot say what with no per.
Mr.. Bi1by when saw him think had cane in my
hand It was small cane, with an ornamental head on
it.
Dr.. Rooms examined.--I was called to see Mr. Bixby
the night of the 10th Of November last he had
wound on his head he was in a state of nsensbi.
self; attended him for about weeks for days
fortnight Of which considered him In dangerous
Nv on n
bludgeon. a slung shot or loaded cane
y Cross eramins-The wound might have been occa-
stoned by one fall on projecting stone.
JAMES MoGuRN eramined-i live at No III Mott
streets remember the night on which the occurrence
Mott and Hester street; heard noise, and looking
towards the spot from which il proceeded, saw So
Of The psrson: engaged in Soon asrH.ids i. when
the other crossed the street and entered house, then
went to the man who had fallen raised him up and per
ceiviug that his head severely cut then assisted in
conveying Mr. Corwin to the doctors Office, and then to
the IAN ward station house.
Crossessmised- bricks Of the sidewalk were
considerably out Of order; M Bixby left Mr.. Cor,
win and went into house No s2 Hester street, occupied
by Mrs. Harrison. aaT WN#
KArr. KIssER ssaminsd-I arrested the accused;
had conversation with him the next day in relation
to the in Hester street; he then informed me
Corwinnsultsd herr that on going up to Corwin to
rsmonstrate against suc conduct Corwin struck him
with his cane, whersupon 10 Bxby) struck Mr. Corwn
Hsrar MArAaar ezained-I rscollect the night Of the
s Mc "a.
tween two men; Of them fell down then followed
the accused but just got across the street. he enter
ed the house Off Harrison, No 62 Hester street
The then opened by Edmund j. Porter, Esq,
on the part of the defence.
ALsEar Smith. examined.-I LEFT Mr. Bixby at the
corner Of Chryse and Delaney Streets about O'Clock
the evening referred separating he started to
and see M, Harris SS not g with ;,s Si% s.bv
few minutes before o'cock he left at the of
Eldridge and Delaney streets, and went along Dean-
Miss CArHssrrr AMANDA HAaas, examined ~ was in
company with Mr.. Bixby ON the evening Of the afrayi
her residence; on returning when We arrived at the
corner Of the Bowery and Hester street. Mr. Bxby ask