The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-07
Police InteILluence.

MARCH 6.-HighWdy RObbery.-Ohicer mith, of the
charge Of knocking down Dutchman by the name of
John ossnger. Of Hampstead, Long Island, while pass
day night last stealing from his pocket purse contain.
ing about s., and pocket knife On the arrest Of the
prisoner the purse and money found belonging to
the complainant Justice Ketcham committed him IN full
for trial.
II Courageous Girl-A thievsh looking fellow, call.
house OF Mr. Jacob Van Nostrand, No 726 Green
witch street, on Friday afternoon, rang at the bell
and was answered by Miss Margaret E Van Nostrand,
young girl between IA and Is years OF age The rascal
enquired if Mr. Jones resided in the house. which
Margaret answered in the negativehe then asked for
piece OF paper, implying that he wished to take down
the Of the present occupant of the premises Mar
garet left the door and up stairs for the purpose
a. getting piece 90. OF paper and when on the second
which at once created her suspicion that he meant
something bad; consequently she took the precau-
around towards the prisoner the scoundrel
seizsd Margaret by the thIoas, pulled out pocket
for the purpose Of stopping her cries of alarm for
lance the poor girl fought the rascal boldly and cou
scoundrs discovered for he endeavored to make
his escape, but Margaret pursued him into the street
when after considerable chase the rascal was stopped
by Mr. Harriot and afterwards taken into custody by
Capt Bush Of the 9th ward police and conveyed before
Justice Roome, where. on being searched the officers
found his person skeleton keys file and gimet,
all wrapped up in a newspaper called the Westchester
Herald also ladies' gold watch. This supposed
Sing from his actions being decidedly Cross and he
evidently entered the above premises for the purpose Of
stealing Justice Roome committed him to pri son, for
further examination.
Charge of Bigamy-O Officer Hoffman, of the 10th ward
arrested yesterday by the OF Patrick Tobin
on charge Of bigamy. Locked up by Justice Roome
for examination.
Attempt to Stab.-A fellow called James scann,
arrested Friday night on charge Of assautng and
attempting to stab Capt Gardner Of the 9th ward Lock
ed up for examination.
.assaut and Isaite,y-O1icers Prince John Davis and
Geoney attaches OF the Lower Police arrested yester
day. Aaron Levy Of the second hand clothes dealers
at No. % Chatham street, chrrge of violently assault
ing and beating man by the name of Edward Bradley,
residing ut No. lls Wet street Held to bail to
at Court by Justice Osborne.
Stealing Begging. Bassett, Of the 18th ward
arrested yesterday, fellow called John Miner, a
charge Of stealing lot Of begging from the store Of Mr.
Efingham Lawrence, in Delaney street, a portion of
which has been recovered. Locked up for trial by
Justice Ketcham.
Attempt to Pick Pockek--A man calling himself
Frederick Murray, arrested by officers of the
l4h word police, attempting T. pick the pocket OF Mat
thew Lawney while in the crowd the Battery FRI
day. Committed for trial by Justice. Ketcham.
Escaped Conpief-A convict called Hector r. w.
Brown, alias Edward Frasee, who sentenced for a
term OF months to Blsckwelps Island and employ cd
as runner in the keepers Office, made his escape from
Blackwell's Island raft, Wednesday night last
stealing two suits OF clothing-one belonging to Jew
Mike, the pckpocket, and the other to Swift the mock
auooneer who are now serving cut their term Of
vico-valued in all over $50 No arrest at present.