The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-21

NAV aO-supnrMr CouRr-Prcsent Chief Justice
Bronson Mr. Justice Beardsley, Mr. Justice Jewet-In
The Commissioners report in this matter confirmed
this morning The Chief Justice merely remarked that
there was no ground for obectng to it. The objections
urged by Messrs. Hart, to its form, but (the
Court think they be efectualy protected by 1t
stands, as if the Commissioners had given it
another form.
The People rs. Jekainah b. TilleL-This cause came
up writ Of error from the Court Of Oyer and Ter
miner Of Suffolk county, The facts shortly these
In the month Of April ls45, named John Covert,
then residing in that county shot while sitting at
Peace held an inquest on the body Of Covert Mrs Co.
vert the widow was examined ON the inquest and in
her examination she gave evidence which Mr. Conckln
thought implicated the defendant. He then sent
constable, together with person who attended
the inquest, for Tillet On the arrival Of the
he was the Sunday night of the murder. To
the question no reply, was given, and he was
he assa had he to
he that night but that people did not like to tell
where they spent their Sunday nights" He was then
for the murder DR.. Ray, who attended the inquest,
and took minutes Of the proceedings, was called to
prove the above quoted and also the department.
and behavior of TiIet at the inquest The prisoners
counsel objected on the ground that Justice Conckn
% s he
requirements Of the statute which required that the
prisoner should be cautioned by the presiding magistrate
that he not bound to answer any questions put to
him; and also on the ground that the witnesses the
inquest examination were not examined In his pre-
was admissible except that part which went to prove
his department and manner ut the investigation. His
went to the Jury, and Tet was convicted of murder
writ of error was then obtained, and Judgment ar
rested. The called on to-day and very ably
argued by Mr. Clinton on the part OF the prisoner
The District Attorney replied to MIR. Clinton. He
contended that the evidence given on the trial was
perfectly legal it evidence of confession, for
Tlet made none Doctor Ray called solely with n
view prove that he Tett refused to tell where he
that night and not to give evidence OF confession
oh tha m
cited by the counsel the other side were not appca
Bile the present case there pretence that there
any inducement held out to him either by way OF
threat promise, he under arrest at the time
as by his COUNSEL he to the investigation
the invitation Of the constable and the other person
sent by Justice Conckn The District Attorney argued
the at great length and concluded by insisting
sis o this
principles laid down by prisoners counsel decision re-
served.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS Orrlcr-Before Com
missioner Morton-Charge Of Cruel and Unusual Pun
ishenEdward w Halsey, master Of the bark Franklin
held to bail yesterday by the commissioner in the
of $3.50, to charge OF infiictng cruel
and unusual punishment on his first mate.
CouRr OF GENERAL SESSIONS Thursday, May 90
Recorder Scott and Aldermen Purser and Crolus
Jonas B. Phillips Esq, Assistant District Attorney
Trial False PretenccsAt the opening of the Court
this morning Sylvester Centre and Emanuel Hines
placed upon their trial on indictment for having on
the 9Th Of October obtained $3 from David T. Curry,
(colored) by false pretences
DAVID T. CURRY, sworn.-On the 9Th Of October |
to obtain tickets through to Baltimore for myself and
another person. was introduced to Mr.. Hines az the
agent for the railroad company; asked him what would
be the price for two persons through to BALTIMORE he
said the price $l4 in the first class cars but he
would let have the tickets for $l3; paid him the
money and he gave tickets with steamboats, them;
| said they were queer looking railroad tickets; Mr..
Hines said they the right sort OF tickets that was
Id fool took the tickets and went to Philadelphia;
then showed tickets to the railroad agent who said
they good for nothing; afterwards went to the
steamboat agent and he said they worthess when
got back Immediately went to the Office, where found
Mr. Centre; Mr. Centre said they good tickets and
that he would give me 50 each for them.
The prosecution here rested and the following testi
mony was adduced for the Defence
JOHN B. TUCKER sworn reside in Philadelphia l
solicitor for passengers for steamboat line from
Philadelphia to Baltimore; the tickets now shown are
genuine tickets they will be taken at the steamboat Of
fee any time they will not pass any railroad line
between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The previous good character of Mr. Centre was &C
knowedged by the prosecutions witnesses therefore
called to prove this point The case then went to
the jury who found verdict Of guilty Sentence de-
| ferred until Saturday.
| Trial for Keeping a Disorderly House.-Catharine
Buckley next put upon her trial on an indictment
for keeping disorderly house at so Howard street.
JAMES BAYLEs sworn-I reside in Mercer street. nenr
Howard; Mrs Buckeys house is just round the corner
it been kept by Mrs Buckley public house fol-
about year and half; it is place Of roting where
prostitutes meet and those who associate with them
family has been very much disturbed, and the general
quiet of the neighborhood have known dancing CARR
ed there ut O'Clock on Sunday morning. my sister
has several times been nsued by persons coming OUT
| of her house.
Before the con cuson of this case the Court adjourn
| ed until tomorrow morning
| CouRr CALENpER.-Common Pleas.-lst Part-6l, 293
6l 65 g. Co. II, 49, rs, II. Part 2nd-36, AZ "A, 4s
| so, 29l, 50, 3D. So. 60.