The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-09
Police Intelligence.

Highpay Robbery-Ofacers Feeny and O'Bren of
the 9Th ward arrested yesterday afternoon two by
the of Thomas johnson and Patrick Mcclure, on
charge of knocking down man by the name of
while alley way at No GO Cross street. the Five
Points, and while the rascals had him down. they threat
ened take his life if he made any noise; at the
time stole from his pocket wallet containing $l6 in
bank bills, and then made their escape The above vi
gsnt officers were Informed Of tho robbery and in less
in custody, together with woman called Esther
Shields on whom the officers found the wallet belong
ing to the complainant minus the money. Justice
Drnker committed them all in full for trial
Burglary and .arson.-OHacers Mansfield and Cogan,
cd on Friday night two fellows called Perry White and
James Boomer on charge OF burglariously entering
streets stealing thererom $50 in money and watch
The shed In the Of the store set fire,
which is supposed to have been done By the burglars
the knowledge Of the burglary. However, the fire
discovered extingushed by the above vgilant off,
GERS, before any material damage done. The
cused detained for examination.
Disorderly Householder Burley, of the lower po-
lice, arrested, yesterday, woman called Jenny White
warrant issued by Justice Drinker, wherein she
stands charged with keeping disordery house. at No
ls Reade street being common resort for the lowest
grade Of female prostitutes many Of which of
tender age, not exceeding 10 IA years The magis-
tate held the accused to bail in the Of $780, for her
appearance at Court for trial This makes the second
time within the last four weeks this has been
arrested on the same charge.
Law intelligence.
SUPREME CouRr-Present-C Justice Bronson
Mr.. Justice Beardsley, Mr.. Justice Jewett-The Court
after hearing motions, took up the reserved
which occupied the Court until II adjourned
CIRCUIT CoURr.-The Forgery Case-Judgs Ed
monds on taking his seat this morning, said he would
let the go to the jury The Court then adjourned
to Monday when the cause will be summed up.
u. s. CRcuIr CouRr.-Before Judge Nelson.-Emer-
son Us. Deidmeter ct ai-Verdict for plaintiff.
SUPERIOR CouRr.-This Court sat and heard few
notions but gave no decisions The argument term
commences on Monday.
Common PLEAS, in Banco-Decisions-M SD
ward j. Jaques ps; William Jones, sherih-Nonsuit
Daniel d. Skate Us. Horabak Gowan ct ai-Nonsuit
confirmed with costs.
Thomas Holland and William Edgar u.s. Edpard
Finn-Verdict modified so to be for plaintiff, Ho-
land for premises for the term Of two years and seven
months from LIST Of October ls4 and Judgment for de-
PENDANT against plaintiff, Edgar.
CouRr OF GENERAL SESSIONS, May s.-Before Recor-
der Scott, and Aldermen Benson and Purser.
Sentenees.At the opening Of the Court this morning
Judgment pronounced the following cases, viz
Hugh Christie, having pleaded guilty to a burglary In
the second degree was sentenced to be imprisoned in
the State prison for the term Of six John Moran
having pleaded guilty to burglary In the third degree
sentenced to five years imprisonment in Sing Sing
Samuel Mcknight convicted of burglary in the third
degree was sent to Sing Sing for four years and six
months. John Williams, alias Full-breast pleaded guilty
to an indictment for receiving stolen goods and
sent to the Pententiary for year. James Grace
guilty by confession Of assault and battery on
Edward skinner was consigned to the City Prison for
fifteen days Leone Velva convicted Of assault and
battery on Christopher Brisch, ordered to pay a
fine Of S25.-The Court then directed to be entered
| on tne minutes tne following order, VIZ
This day having been apart by the authorities of
the city In honor Of the lustrous dead who had fallen
In battle, in the war with Mexico and in order to give
the officers and others connected with this Court an
opportunity to join In the socmnites Of the day II is
ordered that the Court forthwith adjourn u
CouRr CALENDAR ron MONDAY Common Pieas--s
20, ~ 80, 40, AZ 81, so. 65 II, 81 80, 81 80. SO.
lsTHMUs OF TEHuANTEpEc. We heard il stat
ed yesterday that there were officers now in our
city who were to proceed shortly with their commands
10 this point In Mexico the of which has been
consiered OF 40 much advantage securing the most
feasible ronte for the contemplated canal to connect the
Gull OF Mexico and Pacific Ocean. Typographical
survey OF the country Is to be mad under the protec
ton OF q large naval and military force.-N y. De"d'
aprii 30.
The mail from the West brings the intelligence tnat
the steamer Duke of Orleans totally destroyed py
fire the night of the 10th ultimo, few mics peiow
St Louis The vessel was estimated to have been worth
$4,000 on which there was insurance OF $6O0o Her
cargo principally composed Of 4,0oo SACKS OF whea
-four, hemp &c.-Si. Louis Republican aoth ut
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