The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-30
Police Intelligence.

AUG. 29.-Dishonest sPorter-Oficer Stewart of the
Hail. by the name Of John Harvey, on charge of steal
ing from the pantaoons pocket OF OF the bOarders
gold, and the balance in bank bills, 500 bill two S.
bills, and 50 bill. The accused committed by JUS
tce Drinker for examination
Flanagan, Of the 10th Ward arrested night hard
looking customer having in his possession horse and
not obtained honestly. Committed for examination.
"A Desperate Feio,o-Ofcers Barnes and Allen, Of the
Walter Cook who was in the act OF beating his wife
When these vgilan officers atemptedso arrest him, he
seized and in the act Of striking Barnes vio
lent blow the head which would undoubtedly have
taken his life had he effected his purposes but fortunately
his seized by Allen and the rascal secured
and taken to the Station House, and Justice Drinker in
the morning locked him up for trial
a Strange Story-A young woman by the name Of
charge at the Police Office, yesterday against young
man by the name of John Gotrel whom she said indu-
ced her to go board the ship Osceola lying at pier
Nos N r. on Tuesday night last representing that he
the captain OF said ship and when board he lock-
ed her in the cabin violated her person. and frequently
noise he would take her life. She further states, that
he brought man on board the ship who like him. COM
her in the like manner until Thursday night following
and then let her 60 warrant was issued for his ar
rest.
Grand Larceny.-Oficers Garvey and Dowdican of the
9Th ward arrested yesterday, Patrick OBrian, on a
charge of stealing 81 soveregns from board the ship
Duncan. Committed for examination.
Stealing Tsunk.-John Thomas was arrested yester.
day. by oficer sackman of the 9Th ward charged with
stealing trunk containing female wearing apparel bo-
Pick pockefs-A Mr. Henry Sullivan, at present stay.
ing at the Astor House. robbed yesterday by some
expert pickpocket of his wallet containing Sl30 in bank
bills. No cue as yet of the thief
Robbing TesseL-Jacob Van Dyke, John Thompson
and Louis Smock, arrested last night charged with
stealing nine baskets, valued at So from off the barge
Burkshre lying at the foot Of Warren street. Locked
Pugnacious Lawyers-Mr. Henry v. vultee made
complaint yesterday against another gentleman Of the
legal profession, called William H. Harmed charging
him with entering his Office in very ungentlemany
manner and cracking his head, and otherwise assault
ing him. Thereupon warrant was issued for this tight
ing lawyer and the Justice held him to bail for his future
good behavior.
Petit Larcenies-Alice McGaucklin was arrested yes
terday for stealing lot of window shades valued at S.
belonging to Daniel Gilmartin Locked up.
Sarah Curtis arrested yesterday for stealing Sl2
from Charles Weston, while in den of prostitution in
Little Water street. Committed for trial
fLaura Harvard likewise arrested yesterday for
stealing watch worth $40 from off the neck of VIM 8.
Ray u s. soldier belonging to Governors Island Lock-
Charge of Roofing Lsrer-Catharine Johnson was
arrested Friday, charge of robbny man named
Edward Scott of Connecticut, of $50 in bank bills.
Scott appears went to the residence of the accused
Sunday last at No % Reed street. with $50 in his pock
et and after staying in the house time and becom
ing quite groggy" Kate tried to persuade him to let
her have the $50 for safe keepng this however he was
70 se E' as
rity for services upon her re-
fusal to return the money, the complaint was made
accused up for trial.
MoRMoN1sM-BnL SMITHS LETTER TO THE
VoREE HERALD Il have, since returned to Maui
voo for the first time been apprised of appointment
made by Joseph Smith to James J. strang On hearing
this took pains to gather all the evidence that could be
adduced il there any foundation at all for the
claims Of Mr.. Strang.
called to see Sister Emma, to inquire concerning the
appointment Sister Emma says that Joseph received
letter from Mr. Strang-Hyum waspresent, and he call
in brother Green AT first Joseph thought all was
Ih>wt oltr
over matters awhile, and came the conclusion that
Joseph would write letter; SO Joseph and Brother
Green went out for that purpose.
Emma also relates that her son Joseph saw woman
come into in Far West Mo, and told him that this
church would to Voree the boy was only eight years
old Joseph his father was in jail at the time the boy
remembers the vision, sc.
Joseph before he vas matyred when on his way from
the temple hill home vision, and his mother recol
lects that when he home he put his hands his
and prayed that the vision might pass and he stated
that he heard m were music in the heavens but the
notes were low and as though they sounded the re-
QUEEN of martyred prophets.
i remember myself that Joseph said my work is al
most done; feel that shall rule mighty host, but
not in this world the wolves the scent" &C.
Joseph bid his wife and neither farewell, saying I'll am
going a lamb to the slaughter" This was his i'm
And farther state that Joseph did not appoint the
twelve his successors, and was in the last council
with him. and had opportunity of knowing and hear.
ing his sentiments in regard to these things
also heard Joseph say that should the time come
that Bingham Young and Hober c. Kimbal would lead
this church, they would lead 1t to hell This said
in the hearing OF sister Emma Smith. The whole Smith
family of the Joseph stock join in sustaining j. Srang
| IL is to be remembered that after Joseph and
Hyrums DEATH brother Green died. and he heard by
individuals to that Joseph had appointed
Strang WILLIAM SMITH.
This is TO certify that the Smith family do believe in
the appointment of J. j. Strang.
WIN S,irH Patriarch, NArcY MILLrKrM,
Lucy SMITH, Mother IN W. j. SAEisBuHY
Israel CATHARIrE SALISBURY,
ARTHUR MILLIKgM, SorHRoNA MLERIE.
| Nauvoo, March ls 1876.