The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-12
P.sss I'VE Gents.


ACCIDENT on rHr Lcsa ISLAND KAsLsoAp. The engi-
nss, who vas injured By the running On the track q
dent the frost having hove up the end
injured. though there several persons on
the engine and baggage The passenger cars passed
KIsa's cosrTi GrsrsAI srss,oss Smith. the
man whose auaignment charge Of burglary mem
Henry Britton, Of his alleged accomplces In the
burglary and VIII: for some time prior to their arrest
this city placed at the bar for trial on an indic
m me charging him with burglary in the third degree at
in Fulton street The accused quite young man, and
but few weeks before his being taken into custody,
nections. The serious nature Of the accuiation pre-
,erred against the defepdantcoupled with his well
ust have known to be old convlc and Of DEPRIVED and
infamous character-has excited much sstonshment
defended by an eloquent from New York Who
in obtaining his acquttal at the hands Of the
The trial Of Stephen g. Clarke-of the hrm Of Clarke
and Fisk Of New York-ndicted for an assault and bat
tery upon Augusus CIrnstnws. on motion Of Judge
of the Court Of Oyer and Terminer
Joseph Millgsn and Matthew Mernagh, indicted for
an ASSAULT and battery upon of the city watchmen,
were brought into Court upon bench warrant and
verally pleaded not guilty Not being prepared with
sent term they committed to the custody Of the
jailor.
ceny of which he stood charged the complaint OF
man named James McGivney For the prosecution,
ssvsrsS Tsns; s,s were among them s.
Michael Mccarthy called the part Of the defence,
which was condueted by Alexander Campbsll Esq.
After long consultation, the jury returned verdict Of
Roger McDevitt. Henry Delan and Peter McCarthy
and battery alleged to have been committed BY them,
some time ago, ct the Cstharins Ferry, Benjamin
Brown, Joseph Haynes, John Morehan and Alexander
people, and Dominck Colgan, Thomas Kane and John
Bradley we're called for the Inc defence T. /, ~ S
Richsrd Roberts, Gan old state prison convict i'm
pleaded with John Smith and others, in two indictments
for burglary in the third degree, withdrew his plea OF
not guilty, and pleaded guilty. 4
in his employ clerk) indicted for selling lottery
tickets, and ssuing pociss Of insurance in lottery ps
The remainder of the week will be occupied with the
sentences of various persons who have pleaded guilty
dem and with the trial. o. q the following menu
toned individuals John Farrell William Mcclure and
Jane Cornell indicted for selling LIQUOR without license
lcies Charles Dudley Barnum for emily exposing
his person in the public street., George Bent for =.
offence Charles Taylor, for burglary In the third de-
gree and Daniel A. Gale for obtaining signature by
COsMos P.rAs.-Judge Vanderbilt and jury were
engaged until rest II O'Clock Tuesday night and
ted by John c. Halagan against Daniel Dougherty to
damages for trespass In the alleged forcble
entry, by the defendant into the plaintiff premises
w. s. Sears and Theodore Games. Esqs, appeared A.
counsel for the respective parties and great number
rendered In favor of the plaintiff for SIS damages,
and costs. II -.'e 49,
Frederick r. Sherman was admitted attorney and
counsellor Of this court for the purpose Of enabling him
to appear professionally in appeal cause which he
(impeaded with James Plant and others) ths appel
lant at the suit of William and Louis Whitley, sppeees.
suit until argument shall b heard this day.
motion was made to stay and set aside execution In
a cause in which Joseph H. Sheppard was defendant.
against Jacob Carpenter. N. F. Warng, Esq, appeared
fer the defendant, and J. NJ Van Cot Esq., for plaintiff.
The motion was denied, with 81 costs.
In the case Of Martin Kabfiech against Benjamin and
David Chichesterbeing appeal from the decision Of
an inferior Ebunal-the appeal WAS sustained. and the
MUNICIPAL CoUar.-A suit was tried in this court. be-
fore Judge Church. in which VIM. Julian tailor carry
ing business at East Brooklyu the plaintiff and
c0lored named Davis we'll known dealer and sps-
cuator in horse dssh. YES the defendant The action
brought to S43 for goods sold and deliver
cd payment Of which was refused the ground that the
plaintiff bad agreed take horse for the clothes which
ne had furnished Although this va: shown to have been
portion Of the original agreement between the parties,
proven that the defendant had failed tender an
animal worth the amount Of the debt which he had
| tracted, and judgment was rendere against him.
BREACH PRoMsE.--A Mr. Wright, formerly Of Bcs-
ton but for time past carrying business extern
sively as grocer in Atlantic street. was arrested
terday BY John swertcope, Esq. deputy sheriff. ON
of Mr. vcksr baker in Atlantic street. who charges
him with having been guilty Of breach Of promise Of
Marriage laying her damages therefor IN tho very mod
crate sum Of ten thousand dollars