The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-15

Police intelligence
A charge of Grcxd Larceny Officers Austin and
Green arrested yesterday man by the of Charlie.
Watts. on charge Of stealing gold lever watch and
chain valued at hundred and forty dollars the pro
perry oil Mr. Jno Armstrong commonly called Gen Arm
strong, oil Poughkeepsie and now stopping at II tnouni
Hotel in Broadway 1t appears that Watts and the &c
Broadway, about II O'Clock Wednesday night, when
sleigh procured by Watts and he and the General
1 as the aow,rS Hosss Garner Of where
the driver refused to further until satisfied
ing his pay However arrangement was made and the
next order was to drive to Corporal Thompson corner
Of 23l street. and from there down Broadway to the
broadway House, corner Of Grand street. where watts
at the other door in Grand street, and Off As the
General was getting out Of the sleigh, the driver 90
served the guard chain of the General hanging down.
and remarked that he believed that chap who had just
left the sleigh had stolen his (the Generally watch which
proved to be The fact Officers Green and Austin were APP
piled to for the purpose ofhuntng the after
great deal deal OF fatigue and succeeded
in capturing the accused in small miserable abode To-
Gated the OF Cross and Pearl Streets and subse
queny obtained the watch and chain at Goodwins pawn
shop of Duane and Centre streets where had
been stopped by tho pawnbroker at the request Of the
Drnker, who committed him to the Tombs for examina
ton.
A Snooxer at Work .again-Room No. 10 at the Elk.
change Hotel in Courandt street, entered last night
by ofthose hotel thieves called 'snoozer with
the aid Of the "nppers" which ut on the head OF the
to unlock the door with perfect ease The room was
occupied by Mr.. II: c. Smith, who was robbed of gold
in change, taken from his pocket The watch is rat
old fashioned with varegaed wreath around the dial
B~siary~The dwelling house Of Mr. F. Thayer, 81
tuated in Fzrsy Place, the 9th avenue, bur
glariOusy entered last night and dozen large black
bone handled knives dozen small ditto, with the
same number Of forks silver table spoon, marked
F. M T., large roll of bombszine, silver thimbe, and
red needle case and several other articles not
recolected, stolen No arrest.
Attempt to Commit Burgta,y.-Some bold burglar
attempted to enter the dwelling house of Mr. Philip Hone,
trQuf Lima III nj 0hf
by forcing open the outside blinds the noise of which
awoks two ladies', who distinctly saw man outside,
with aglazed cap on Upon giving ar alarm, Mr.. Hone
came to the ladies to ascertain the when the ras
cal made his escape
Stealing Clothing Officers shadbolt and Reed of the
10th ward, arrested yesterday fellow called Bill JONES'
a charge of stealing dress coat and pair of pants,
valued at SIS, belonging to John McCufel, corner Of
Forsyth and Grand streets Locked by Justice limp
son for trial
Supposed Con,ict-The above officers arrested like
wise man called Hector w. Brown on suspicion Of be.
ing escaped convict from the State Prison at Sing
Sing Committed for examination.
Attempt to Rescue Prisoner.-A fellow called John
Estee was brought in charge of attempting to
prisoner from officers Dendican and Boland OF the
9th Ward. Justice Drinker held him to bail in 5000, in
default Of which he was locked up in the t0mbs.
.qrresi suspieisn- g. +. Hays. Of the lower
police arrested last night sneakng looking thief called
John Riy having in his possession new brown livery
der the collar Of the coat is the of Ray in all
probability the Of the master Of the livery servants
supposed have been stolen from gentlemans sta
BILE. Justice Drinker locked him up for examination.
Caught on the Jump p Officer Barber, one Of the
members Of the Independent Police Centre street.
caught last evening the jump young black fellow
called Theodore Johnson, hurryng along the street,
created the suspicion Of this vgant officer VINO at
took him into custody, and examining the bundle it
proved to contain pair OF pants an over coat four
ladies dresses and pocket book containing quantity
Of valuable papers, valued in all at $32 the property Of
Mr. James Halssad No. 80 Barclay street, from where
they had been stolen Will the family engaged at
tea Justice Drinker committed the accused for trial
Marriage otthe Tombs.-Quite en- interesting couple
made their appearance in the Police Office yesterday
afternoon, before Justice Osborne for the purpose Of
being joined i'll the blessed bonds of manrimony both
Canadian French. The bride gave her name as Julia Ar
can, and the bridegroom John Augustus Clouthier
both locked exceedingly we'll; the bride standing
up like man, receiving the sentence Of the
with his usual poteness ed out the certificate kissed
the BRIDE who handed him dollar for his trouble This
10 evidently runaway nstch from the fact OF the Judge
asking the husband what was the reason they SO
far to get marriedo which he said, decline answering
any questions The parties left the office in high glee,
evidently in anticipation Of their future happiness.
Common Pleas.
Before Judge Ingrahsm.
Vim. II Fo,oler us. Natht W. Ro6inson-This was an
action Of repevn brought against defendant for unlaw.
fully taking and OBTAINING plaintiffs property 1t appear
cd that defendant became the Of Interested in
audgment recovered against Henry s. Bees; and in
May last issued an S On On ~ %ssersd it to tho
way in whose employ Beels was and caused the sheriff
TO levy on Fowlers property, consisting Of engraving
exclusively his but at the same time promised to
pay So week until the debt extingushed The levy
was accordingly but Fowler Nv did not
and the defendant subsequently, without further
process and carried Oft the property. For the
listed between plaintiff and Beels, and also relied on
the promise made by plaintiff to pay the amount Of the
there was no partnership proved and under the sta
tute Of frauds, the promise OF plaintiff was void The
Judge SO charged the Jury and they accordingly found
nFor plaintiff, Mr.. Z. W. Bishop; for defendant, Mr..
Coch rane.
Jesse Rogers John RheIebacker-This was an action
the to damages for an alleged respass
The parties both reside Lewis street. in adjoining
houses-The plaintiff last May erected house in the
Of the alley which divided the plaintiffs and defendants
premises caved in. The defendant afterwards filled up
The cave but did not it efectually, and it partially
sunk leaving hollow in the alley In few DAYS after
there heavy rains and the water that drpped
from the roof of the houses into the alley, into the
cave and through that into plaintiffs cellar njurng,
he alleged his premises seriously For the defence
was shown that in digging the foundation the defendant
and shored he along. The was not finish
cd wSn the M Ward
Before Judge Daily.
Mario b. Wsttripont vs. james Chsstermdn.-Ths was
action Of trespass the for injuries sustained
by plaintiff in consequence Of defendant sinking his
foundation for the Of building adjoining
the plaintiff premises at 50 Nassau street. by which the
alley way part OF the rear yard and cstern de-
stroyed also for numbering and obstructpg the walk
and entrance to the premises The defence was that
more damage dsns than was absolutely necessary
in ticking down and erecting the building adjoining
The case is still on. For plaintiff Messrs J. 4. Brady
and d. Egan for defendant, Mr.. II. Dodge,
Court OF Oyer and Terminer.
Before Judge Ednonds and Aldermen Hart and Foot
JoHN McKEoN, Esq, District Attorney.
JAN. IA Trial Of Russ for the Murder Of his Wife
The proceedings in this cause resumed yesterday
morning, by MIR. OConnor who replied on the part o.
the prosecution to Mr. Smith, in very eloquent and
ua ia oil tha adj ice
authorities the subject of insanity, applying them
the under consideration, with appropriate com
ments, as he progressed in his argument The District
Attorney six o'clock, yesterday afternoon and
occupied the court up to half past eight o'clock He
livered most eloquent and effective speech. The
then adjourned. Mr. McKeon will resume his argument
this morning After which, Judge Edmonds will charge
the jsry The courtroom usual, densely crowd
ed throughout the entire dav.