The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-10

supposed affected his mind and that while under state
OF temporary arrangement he jumped from the window
OF his room, with view Of putting end to his exs
tence.
Law Intelligence.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT-Before Judge
DecislonsTheN augatuck Transportation Com
pany the Steamboat Rhode Island her tackle, &C.
Coshsion-This having been heard, and the
pleadngs and proofs in the case and the arguments Of
the respective advocates thereon having been carefully
in the pssdnss mentioned was occssoned BY the
neglect want Of due precauton and the part of
the steamboat Rhode Island and those conducting and
managing her and that the ibellants guilty Of
omission misconduct leading thereto it is consider
ed by the court that the steamboat Rhode Island is liza
BILE for the damages occasoned thereby 1t is there
FORE ordered and decreed that the ibelants
the damages by them sustained by Of the premi
SEES and that the steamboat Rhode Island be
with costs to be taxed And is further ordered that
1t be referred to commissioner, to inquire into and
certain the damages sustained BY the ibeants thereby
and for the loss of the time of their propeller whilst
cessary delayed In receiving repairs therefore and
port to the court, &c.
The Alaire Works vs. the steamboat Isaac Newton
This was libel fled by the Allaire Works Company on
for construc ting the boiler and Of
the steamboat Isaac Newton The case was fully report
cd in the Herald whilst at hearing.
CouRr-In view Of the plssdngs and proofs in this
cause is considered that the defence set up the
set forth not performed and fulfilled by the belants
within the time therein stipulated is bar to right
the steamboat Isaac Newton, by their demand Of her
delivery from the hbelants, and acceptance of her
when delivered, is no acceptance of the engine and
sruoted and completed pursuant to the contract aore
said and the claimants way thereby precluded
from the defence that the had not been per-
formed by the belans according to its true nten and
meaning or from claiming just reoompense in
on-perormance imperfect performance thereof is
proved 1t is therefore ordered and decreed that the libel
ans the and balance due them
upon the aforesaid contract for building the said
gnes, boilers, &c. and securing the in the said
steamboat Isaac Newton and also for the particulars
above specified extra and beyond the amount stipulated
allowance and credit to the claimants ascertained
herein directed because Of the defective and imper
feet performance Of the said contract and because Of
their and in consequence Of the
delay OF the beants to perform their contract within
the time stipulated 1t is further ordered that it be
fsrred to to take the several
accounts directed and that each of the parties nomi
nate to the court in writing within days. three
petent and disinterested persons to be appointed
assessors commissioners three of whom will be de-
signated by the court for that purpose.
SUPERIOR CoURT, July 9-Before Judge Oakley
Nayor MorseThis cause given to the jury this
morning Sealed verdict to- morrow morning
COMMON PLEAS, July 9.-Before Judge Ushoeffer
West u.s. .4ndersoh-Sealed verdict morning
Before Judge Ingraham.
was an action of treapass to damages II
ed that plaintiff while passing the defendants store had
his leg broken by bale Of cotton falling him. through
the neglect of the Defendants workmen The jury gave
him verdict for $25. Mr. b. O'Connor for plaintiff
Mr.. Colt for defendant.
TIE NEW JUDICIARY Acr.-Lepis B. Griffin u.s. Geo.
Judiciary Act The attorneys both sides agreed 10
try the case before Judge ngraham without the inter-
on the Bank Of Commerce The defence wss tSs SS
check was not presented in due time in consequence
which the would lose his claim the drawer
The Judge rendered judgment in favor Of defendant
HABEAs CoRPUs-IN CHAMBERs.-Before Judge vi.
shoefer-In re Charles W. CarroH.-This matter has
been for some days before Judge Ulshoeer and has
cited some interestthe question being Of identity
1t appeared in the Of the proceedings that the
4th OF March last man named Charles Carroll enlisted
atey after receiving his bounty deserted The accused
arrested ut Kensington Philadelphia, on the
4th Of June last and sent Governors Island where
court martial was convened and the prisoner put his
trial. pending the trial. the mother of Carroll procured
writ Of habeas corpus to ISSUE and had him brought
ty sustain which, was introduced on the part of the
United States the original enlistment the description
&C., OF Carroll also the testimony of Sergeants Mclean
and Smythe, both Of whom swore they him enlist;
and in addition Mclean swore he had known him for
two years previous On the part of Carroll several wit
Lean in very material parts Of his testimony. The
Judge postponed tho matter until Wednesday last to
give the United States an opportunity Of procuring
more testimony from Philadelphia to the prisoners
identity but they having failed In doing he discharg
ed him yesterday morning. Captain Knowton appeared
for the United States and Mr.. W. II. Stoghl appeared
for Carroll,
CoURr OF GENERAL SESSIONS, July 9.-Before
Recorder Scott and Aldermen Feeks and Croius
Ss Phillips a. SHn,, District ATTORNEY
Grand Jury appeared, and handed communication to
the Court declaring their intention to ask for their dis
charge Monday next, in consequence of the ncon-
venent and uncomfortable situation Of the Grand Jury
room.
Plea of GultyJohn Lee indicted for grand larceny,
in having the Cd day of May stolen boat coil OF
rope. &C., valued at 500 from Alfred Hiyer pleaded
guilty to petit larceny, and sentenced to the Peni
Trial for Grand Larceny.-Oliver Woods was then
placed at the bar for trial indictment for
strucve grand larceny, In having, on the I'd day Of
March last, obtained watch worth $45 from Joseph
Backman.
JOSEPH BAcHMAN examined-I am jewellsr my store
Is at No 81 Courtandt street. the I'd day of March,
Woods came to my store, and asked II would let him
have watch until the next day when he would return
the watch or pay the money. Mr., Woods did not re-
the afternoon went to Mr. Woods store in Fulton
street. to see him, but did not find him; subsequently,
he had sold the watch and would raise the money for
me by the next day Mr. Woods has returned the
watch or the money have had previous dealings with
testimony was called for the defence
FREpERIcx r. WHITING sworn-I was employed 20
MIR. Bechman in Mr. Woods store; be asked Mr. Wood
to deal with him; took q due bill from Mr. Wood 70
vnS % Wood and
traded with each other but for what amount 10 no'
know ,,.-u,.or
ESQ summed up the case in behalf of the accused sno
Jonas Phillips Assistant District Attorney iof .he
.na w T.. s1S urs short
verdict Of not guilty when the Court s'''u"'N ""''
tomorrow morning. w. n
Cornr CALrrpAn-surEnroR Coysr.-Nis Day
,,,i, IoBesors Judge Oakley This Court meets At
ii o'clock, A. Mos, 49, &c. 81 81 90, AZ =. 10
s6s, 90, 81, Ga, 80, 8, 10 20 ~ ~ ~ ~
Cosmos Monday neat July la-cour Ts opens
=. "a o,cinct M-Part First-Before Judge Ulshoef
~ all 4s sO6 81, 90, 70, 3o9, II, IL TO- e3
PR, eonG.-,Bsfors Judge Ingrsham-Nos slo, a.
I4G ls' o M Ia "a t ass ii ~ TO- s - no. r. g.