The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-19
Police InteilnUcnoe.

lar brought Monday before Justice Lothrop
tensivs horse dealer was brought into court on war
rant by officer McManus Of the 9th ward, wherein he
was charged BY Mr.. John Steenberger, residing at
Fairfield, Connecticut, with having stolen twenty
horses together with saddles and valued in all
at about $1,000, driving them all to this city and put
up At inc livery stable OF MarshailS WIZ
Eay appear to the reader to be extensive horse
stealing story but the facts being stated
Informed they actually exist, will place quite differ
emit aspect on the whole affair. Mr. Runnion has been
Tor many years past extensive dealer In horses
he carries on his business, furnishing the govern
ment with large number Of horses during the with
Mexico. About the first of May last, Mr.. r. started
from St Louis with hundred fine horses for this
the Sd Avenue. During the month of June Mr.. Steen-
drove of horses purchased twenty, aud sent them
to Fairfield. Connecticut where 1t appears, Mr. Steen
berger has Just fitted up splendid hotel Upon the
sale of these horses Mr. s. was to pay nts at
certain times until the amount IS, 800 was paid
that being the amount of the bill one or two of
the first payments made amounting to
$4,000; but the others not, it
promptly met and rs Mr.. Runnion had several
large payments to make this week and fearing he
would be disappointed by Mr.. s in furnishing funds,
he concluded 60 up Fairfield aud bring the horses
down again to New York and sell them the bargain
was, the SALE that the horses to remain in the
care and custody of Mr.. Runnion until all was paid
for. Under this arrangement Mr. II. left this city
Friday last, and on that night arrived at Fairfield
about ooc O'Clock and feeling anxious to hurry back
to this city started that night with the 20 horses for
New York. supposing, as matter of course that the
horses still under his control until all paid for.
On Saturday evening they arrived at New Rochelle,
and on Sundaymornng he stabbed the 20 horses in oath
street. As soon Mr.. r.. arrived in the CITY, he in
formed Mr. S. ofthe fact, and stated that if he (r s.
would pay the balance Of the money the horses
should be Immediately returned. This Mr.. s. refused
to do, and at instituted the police complaint
above stated The whole matter was fully investga-
ted before the magistrate at o'clock yesterday
ing when, the introduction of several witnesses,
evidence was shown to the magistrate, clearly
showing that felony existed in the act of Mr. Run
MON removing the horses to this city he did
der the color of right Mr. Steenberger also salts
fed, upon the explanation that Mr. Runnion was act
ing honestly in the matter; conseq nty the whole
Gaze was amicably arranged between the parties and
Mr. Runnion was honorably discharged from the COM
plant.
"A Skinner Caush. the Tombs.-On Monday. kind
Of legal, or, properly understood Illegal prac-
ttioner around the police Office at the Tombs calling
himself Jacob Rome, arrested on charge of
obtaining 81 30 from man by the name of Joseph
Barnstein, by false pretences 1t appears that Barn
stein wished to procure warrant against a man for
stealing from his possession pair of panaloons; and
on entering the police office, he was met by very
smiling man, carrying small valise in his hand with
the signs Of briefs sticking out at the ends who polite
~ enqured his business but finding him to be a Jew,
dropped him at once, knowing full well that very little
could be made Therefore, sooner was he dropped
by this smiling counsellor, than he picked up by
Rome who represented himself to be q police officer,
and said he would get him warrant for six shings,
and six shillings he would have to give the Judge;
therefore, if he paid him 81 3d. the warrant would be
obtained. The Jew being in want Of the document
handed out the money, which was pocketed by the
cused and the warrant obtained in the regular way
Subsequently the imposition discovered Ind Mr.
Rome brought up with round turn to answer the
fraud and in default Of bail required for his appear
ance to answer the charge, he was committed to pri
for trial -ff.
Indecent uit.-A loafng vagabond by the name
of Charles F. Williams, arrested on Monday in the
Park, near the fountain on charge of committing
indecent asaut young girl by the of Eleanor
M. Ryan, of Is years of age. The scamp taken
before Justice Lothrop, and committed to prison
the charge.
Highway Rob5ery.-Oficers Owens, Boland and
Gaughap, arrested on Sunday night George Storms
Joshua Sands, James MADDEN. Louisa lyman and
Sarah Russell, all charge of robbing James Beaky
of pocket book containing $685. and likewise his sill
watch 1t appears that Bleakey passing along
Orange street, the Five Points, when of these
seized him forcibly by the body, drew him up an
Beakley gave alarm, which brought the aid of the
police. nd the above parties all arrested being
concerned in the robbery. Justice Lothrop locked
them up for a further hearing
Caught at Last..A boy by the name Of Cornelius
Donnally arrested Monday by officer Nevins, of
the End ward . charge of entering the store No.
81 Maiden lane, kept by Schahan Dogge, with two
other boys, stealing thererom dozen of knives valued
at $27 on the Sd of July last The boy committed
for further hearing.
rested on Monday, fellow called John Williams, on q
charge of attempting to violate the person of you
woman by the name Of Caroline Van Buren,, residing
at No. 100 Barrow street. The accused committed
to prison, to answer
Charge Of False Pretsnces.-Ofcer Cosgrove. of the
warrant issued by Justice Lothrop wherein he stands
charged with obtaining a bond and mortgage valued
at 1000 the house and lot No. 171'Eighth
belongi ng to Thomas McCarty by false and fraudu-
lent representations The magistrate held him to bail
in the sum of $500 to answer the charge.