The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-05
Police Intelligence,

March 4-.arret of Fugitive Bmslars-About the
2Sh Of February last the dry goods store ssSnpsa oy
Portland in the State OF Maine, burgarously enter
ed by some persons unknown, and large quantity OF
dry goods stolen therefrom consisting OF ladies' linen
cambria handkerchief cashmere shaws, silk pocket
cravats and various other valuable ar
sss Of dEy in value to Upwards oil
offering thousand dollars for the detection of the
Some of these handbls we're dispatched New
York, and placed in the hands Of the police Yesterday
ns Clothing shop At 3.
was applied to by two country looking men, to
purchase lot of dry goods which they would sell cheap
Tor cash. stating that they from Charleston South
Carolina Upon these statements, Liechensrf accom-
panied them to house located at No Hague street.
there exhibited two trunks full of dry goods which they
stated they would sell for $3.50 The Jew offered them
However upon consideration and from their suspicious
actions the dealer felt that the property lie
stolen left the premises under promise TO call again
He gave information to officer, Captain McGrath, Of
tue 9th ward, who with of his men, together with
the Jew, posted of to the above premises, where
they found three men seated in the rot m smoking
segars, apparently in high state of jollifcaton
They were oil taken into custody, together with
the trunks containing the stolen property and conveyed
to the Office Of the Chief Of Police where they gave the
of Samuel Jackson Barns Nathaniel Johnson and
Bill Jackson The latter, however is one of our Five
visiting that neghbohood On examining the conte OTIS
Of the trunks, they found to contain large pro-
portion Of the stolen property belonging to Messrs
Smith and Robinson the most valuable portion OF which
has been pawned, and 'od at various places in this
city; but as of the party has squeaied" scknow
lodged his guilt DOUBT the whole Of the property
will be recovered Barns and Johnson are two country
looking chaps with strong Yankee accent The CHIEF
RoSSins PoIiceman.~Tho premises occupied by
by Quincy Stowls of the policemen OF the Fourth
ward situated at No Roosevelt street. entered on
Wednesday afternoon, by some sneaking thief, who
forced open trunk and bureau drawers stealing there
from watches So or $40 in money and various other
&c tuIl fatI
wearing glazed cap. to come from the premi
SEES, who is supposed to be the thief.
ward, arrested yesterday Dutchman by the name of
Michael Keoberlin on charge of stealing pocket
book containing lot Of pawn tickets belonging to Jacob
for trial by Justice Osborne.
Arrest of Escaped Convict.-Onacer Boyle and
Deputy Keeper Bschy arrested last night Jack Homes
see, an escaped convict from Blackwells Island. He
conveyed back to his old quarters to finish his term
of imprisonment.
.qrreM of Burglars- Constables Joseph and Rue ar.
rested yesterday two black fellows called Pete Vantz
and Ben Anderson, also black woman by the name OF
dwelling house Of Mr. John Quinn residing at so East
Broadway on Monday night last by opening the street
door with issslkey and stealing thsrsr0m quantity
spoons portion of the stolen property was purchased
by Frenchman, by the name of Joseph Rame, residing
the above ecerson charge Of buying stolen property
Justice Osborne committed them all Tor examination
Two gold lever watches and gold chain have been
covered by the above officers for which owner il
wanted
Conspiracy to Defraud.-Assstant Captain Schenck
and officers Mansfield. Harte and Crozier, of the 18th
ward arrested yesterday warrant issued by Justice
Drinker, three men by the names Of John w. Moore
charged with deraudng various merchants in this city
Of many tho usanas of dollars A man by the name o.
Jesse w Conkln, who was formerly one of their part
ners, now makes affidavit against his former
sociaes exposing all their nancering transactions
which induced the magistrate issue the process agans
the accused parties They were detained for examine
ton.
Burglary.-Oficer Reed, of the 10Th ward ant
Vaughen of the 6h ward, arrested, yesterday, mar
called samuel Mcknight on charge OF bargiariously
and 3st street Committed for trial by Justice Osborns