The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-31

Doinss before Justice Drnker-At the return Of pr-
snS wer Ill three
magistrate they having been arrested by officer Maoy,
Of the 9Th ward police, charge Of being drunk and
sorderly the OF Pearl and Chatham streets
George shearn Of material with good honest
looking countenance his wife little fat red faced
woman with q sharp nose, rather elevated, and Julia
Moore who said she q cook ct West Farms, evil
IDENTIFY told the truth her face resembed buck
wheat cake done and her person showed evidence
Of good lvng-s three being Of new importation and
not much accustomed to the strength Of New York
liquor, nor the power Of the police authorities
Well who m axes complaint against these parties I"
81 doyour honor, 'sad short dark commissioned man,
who gave his name - William Wall keeper Of cellar
of refreshment on the corner Of Pearl and Chatham
streets.
MAoIsrnArx-Wen, what is the charge?
WALL-These people here (pointing to the prisoners
my place last night about O'Clock, and called
for refeshments and after while they became drunk
and noi,ymi.ing the sugar in the SAT- pep
such in the box they in that it took the
want this morning. half an hour to get 1t CLEAN and,
rim pay for half pound of sugar that he had wasted
This he would de- but got voracous took by the
throat and tried to choke me
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. did you say he was, after
eating his support (Laughier)
WALL Yes, your honor, be was VERY voracous, and
struck me- and would not pay for the sugar
MAosrRArE-Hers Julia Moore, what have you to
say in this matter? What did you see?
JULM-fes plaise your honor, rs cook with MIR.
Bradford At West Farms; knows nothing about this
gintsmsn (po ntng to Shearin) he asked to and
take Q little refreshmeGt Wild him and that's all
MAoBTRATE- SO you pick up a strange mar In the
street, and take refreshmcut with him
JsL.-No, indeed, your honor; never goes with men
except they have their wife along The way made my
acquaintance with him discoursing his wife She
and me 1t the "Dipper," (meaning depot, but be-
log cook pronounced the word as abovs) whin We
discourssd together aud We soon found were both
from the county; and 90, you see all came to
New York together and being little famishing took
little mite at the invite Of Mr. Shesrin.
MAoIsrRArE 1t appears, Julia, that you very
drunk and noisy breaking tumbers and other articles
, JULIA Oh yes, judge confess took little beer
and A little hot stun, and felt all funny, that
never felt before; and really your honor don't know
what did DO to tell you the plain truth for the Lord
above knows he's judge saving the presence of
MAosrRArK There, what are you diving at With
your hand in your bosom?
julia Pm sarohng, Judge for my karacter. ! have
two here, both good recommends
MAoprRArE-Y es, suppose you have two there; but
mind, don't want to see either you have shown
me enough already
JuLIA1Indesd, I cook for Mr.. Bradford, and good
nice gentleman he Ia, too
MAenTRArE-i have doubt Of that; but julia, II
you continue to drink liquor and get drunk you will
soon lose your situation and become vagrant about
the streets.
Shesrin then addressed the bsnch, commencing with
low bow saying" 1t appears, my lord he is docking
towards the complainant) willing to settle It,"
MAonTRArE.-Well, II he dent wish to make the
charge against you, shall dismiss the complaint which
accordingly DONE and the accused parties left the
court room with Mr. WALL In order pay the DAMAGE
which were estimated at $40 thus paying rather dearly
for their nights fun and Lodging in the watchhouss
into the bargain.