The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-06
Police Intelligence.

RoSBsry--Onicsrs Watson and Cowep, of the LIST ~sd,
arrested Friday night two men by the names Of John
Fisher and James Derrick, on charge OF SELLING
Dutchman called BIass Miller and forciby taking fro
his possession pocket book containing SaS and beat
prevent detecton,his oursge committed while In
Dutch emigrant house, at No l0l Washington street.
Justice Osborne committed the accused in ful Tor trial
.attempt to SfsaL-A thisviny looking fellow called
John Thompson was detected in an upper room IN the
dwelling house occupied by Mr.. Edward Backord, at
No 400 Pearl street between and O'Clock on Thurs'
day evening. evidently with intent TO steal Mr. Black.
ford took the rascal into custody and searching his
person small chsei or jimmy" was found In his pock'
et instrument used by burglars and till tappers-
Officers Burk and Quinn, Of the lh ward sent for,
which resulted In hi. committa s for trial ''
a Dangerous Load-Ohicer Harbinson, OF the Atm
ward arrested last night old thief called Tom Cherry
whom he found jogging slonglCherry st. having on his
shoulder key Of gunpowder. and in his mouth lighted
segar blowing along like locomotive. with fire in his
cd C. for which an owner Is wanted Apply to Mr.
Stewart, the efficient clerk Of police, Tombs Justice
Outrsses on the Long Island Railroad Officer
Brown one Of the efficient aids attached to the bureau
OF the Chief OF Police arrived in town Yesterday morn
resident of Meriches Long Island where he arrested
on warrant issued by Judge Edmonds,. wherein he
ferry and Terry Rosnson in removing and destroying
the rails on the track by which oursgss the have
been thrown off the track several times endapgering
he lives and limbs Of all 90 board. The case is
dergo an investigation before the above Judge to-day
In 5as mean u~s MT 1a@s was Detained IN CUSTODY
loss of single pocket book during the funeral process
Yesterday, there OF these light.Angered
chaps pulled" which tells we'll for the order issued by
his Honor the Mayor, ordering the arrest of all known
pickpockes who were in crowd to prevent them
opsratng consequently they were afraid to venture
from their " cribs"
Arrested on Suspicion Ohhcer GaDghen, of the 9th
ward arrested about O'Clock yesterday morning, q
black fellow called Joseph Anthony, he having been
found on the premises Of Mr. John Scott No. Monroe
street. evidently with intent to steal Justice Osborne
locked him up for examination.
Stealing Gold Coin Assistant captain Dwyer Of the
lst ward and officer Nelson arrested yesterday, fellow
called VIM Fraser. on charge of stealing five gold
valued at S2o the property of Mr. Benton Locked
up for examination.
Charge Of Bissmy.-A man by the name of John Comfy
was arrested yesterday warrant issued by Justice
Osborne. wherein he stands charged with having two
wives both alive and kicking which is contrary to law
under the present constitution. appears that the
cussd was married to Ann Simpson, by Elder 9 Hen
erickson, pastor of the Durham Baptist Church, New
York. the 2sth day of May is4a. with whom no lived
for some time, until he kbecame enamored by tho sweet
charms Of one Miss Mary Hudghcs residing at No l2l
Columbia street, Brooklyn, whom he married likewise
on the 5th day offNovember ls46, the Rev. Sidney A.
Cory pastor Of the 18th Baptist Church. performing the
ceremony The magistrate committed him to the Tombs
for examination