The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09

Outrageous Conduct Of a Policsmam.-We have to
guardsm which citizens often subjected
to- by many Of the present policemen principally through
the loose and careless manner they procure their appoint
ments by s aldermen Of the respective wards and we
must say much to the disgrace the city II appears that
English sailor boy, called VIM Powell, was detected
Sunday night about 10 O'Clock, by MIR Hedger the
chematc of the treat Britain ship deck OF the
shove vessel with bag upon his shoulder. going to-
wSo inquired what he had in his bag he answered he did
not h Upon examination. it proved to contain about
50 lbs of tobacco valued at 81 S0ths was at once seized
by the mate, and the boy ordered on shore-t being
strictly prohibited take any quantity of tobacco
board this ship which evidently taken for the pur
L seems that this boy procured the aid Of John Fairly
policeman OF the ih Ward as II generally called
tho star Ward who yesterday morning proceeded on
the ship with the 10y and demanded Of Mr. Hedger
the tobacco in most insulting and vulgar manner Upon
being refused he at the same time was asked to
he refused TO do but left the ship. utterng OBJ
threats and declaring he would have him arrested
policeman returned with ex-mock auctoneer,
called John Crow, likewise policeman and six
seven other officers when Farley took from his hat
warrant issued by Justice Osborne for the arrest of Mr.
Hcdger, charging him with stealing from the possession
OF this boy about fifty pounds OF tobacco, worth 81 So
and demanded his immediate attendance at the police
Office using language cf very offensive nature and
quite unbecomirg officer. gentleman who wat
Osborne stating the facts In the matter (Which had
evidently been suppressed by the boy ON making the
complanp the Justice deputed gentlemeniy oficcr
the from the hands Of this 4th ward officer the
having been dismissed. Upon this being DONE MIR.
Hedger ordered the 4th ward policemen on shore,
which hint they took. and Immediately stepped of
II almost time that the Mayor Investigated the conduct
Of Of these beauties decorated with stars The fact
Of one Of their comrades having been sent to the State
prison short time ago does not appear to have effected
much Of reformation Let us see what his honor the
Mayor will do in this matter.
Arrest of a Till Thief-Bill Pomroy, black thief
arrested last night charged with stealing from the
till Of William rewood. No rs Centre street five dol
lars in silver change, and dollar bank BILL which
identified by Slr. Forewooa TO BIO his property
Locked up for trial.
| Grand Larceny-A man by the name Of Francis Tul
ly. boarding at No ITO Mulberry street. was robbed
fortyonc sovcrcgxs supposed to be taken by the mar
who keeps tho house with Thomas Kinney. No ares
| at present
Arrest for Keeping Disorderiy House.-A German
by the name of Taford Weagan was arrested yesterday
by officer Burly, charged with keeping a disorderly
house. at No l47 Greenwich street. where gambling and
other disordery games are permitted Committed Il
| prison in default Of bail
Brglary-The store corner Of s2d street and 9Th ave
nne. burglariousy entered by some thief on Thurs
day night and robbed Of piece of dark beaver cloth
four five pieces Of black cloth, and likewise some
made up clothing, belonging to Mr.. Sylvester Conner
| and make good their escape