The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-06
Police Intelligence.

attempt 10 Shoot-A mau by the name of Patrick
ing to shoot with a pistol, Henry Donohue Justice
Tmpson locked him up in order to collect testi-
mony Of the shooting as some doubts existed to the
fact.
Attempt TO Poison.-Quite good. looking young wo-
man of geDteel appearance was brought last evening
9th ward, a charge of attempting to poison herself
with laudanum 1t appears, she went into the drug
laudsnum, and the moment she obtained it. she said
to the young man in the store, that she going
kill herself and was in the act Of putting the vial to
her mouth to swallow the contents when he cried
for assistance. and the above officer being near at
hand, conveyed her before the magistrate and took
the poisonous drug from her before she had
time to take any On being brought before the JUS
tice she sobbed and cried pitifully and all the
name that could be discovered from her was Mary
The unfortunate young woman appeared to be en-
cente, and possibly abandoned by her vile seducer
This togethe. with the dreadful fear of exposure was
of self destruction, which she about to consum-
mate. The magistrate committed her to the care of
Mrs Foster the kind matron Of the city prison. where
she will receive all the care necessary under the d.
rections of Mr.. Edmonds, the present efficient keeper
Scenes before Justice Iympson. -Yesterday morning
comical muster Of fallen individuals yes We NAV saw
fallen as they evidently fallen creatures both
from society as we'll as from the side walk into the mud
comical although to the partial observer not accus
toned to such sights, 1t would beyond doubt, bring
down feeling Of commisseration that could scarcely
be realised Some Of these prise just COM
mencing the life Of dissipation others old vete
rams in drinking rum and vagrancy-their clothing
drenched with water from the heavy storm ment
ed with daubs of lime wash collected from the walls Of
the watch house cells their faces were likewise
off with beauty spots In the shape of black eyes
cut nd bruised faces giving their general
pearaDce a tout ensemble seldom witnessed. Among
this awful group of human degradation, was you NJ
Englishman by the name of Cbas King who some four
months ago was considered to be gentleman of for
the fat Of the land drinking of his Champagne and nd
smoking his Havana with all the gusto of lord. He,
like many Others, made his first appearance to our
police authorities by lodging in the LIST ward police
station house, on a charge of being drunk and dis
orderly, at the hotel of Mr.. Demonico. in Broadway
This matter was at the time which believe
was some time in June or July last just after his
arrival in this country He was then supposed to be
young man of fortune and the matter was compro.
tanned in broken crookery. The next place we heard
Of this Epgishman was at Fort Lee where in drunk.
en- spree he broke lot more crockery. King had
pressed come revenge against MIR Delmonico for his
lodging in the station house. and evening Mr. d.
discovered that number of his costly chairs had been
cut and mutiated to the amount of several hu ndred
dollars. Suspicion rested upon King. and warrant
Issued for his arrest by Justice Timpson on the
charge Of MIR Delmonico; but the being heard
before the magistrate Mr. Delmonico not being able to
make out positive case, the accused discharged
This Kings second appearance before the police
disturbance in a boarding house in Fulton street. and
many other places; thus making himself quite ia Mar
with the police arrangements Of the city and IL
truly fast becoming dssipated loaer, his appear
ance yesterday morning clearly indicated he sat
among Of the verest loaers and DIS the
city his face scratched and bruised with large daubs
of mud and lime wash his clothing, which was
much battered and drenched through with rain; and
there he eat, looking perfect drunken osfer when
only few months since he dashipg about in the
first hotels as the big" Englishman, finding fault
with institutions and ming down the country
until at last he has down HIMSELF which has besn
the like result to many other naughty Englishmen
who visit this country merely to burlesQue our iust
tutions. This King we informed has respectable
relations in England, who allow him some SIS or sea
n, obtain
employment, but instead Of which he drinks up the
money and lie now becoming of regular station
house loogere. The magistrate allowed him to 90 as
the person residing in Canal street. who preferred the
charge against him did not appear The other loaers
and drunkards were disposed of in a summary amer
according to their merits and dement's some to the
penitentiary, and others to the city prison The DO
full place the highest to the very lowest members Of
society drawn and arrsgned before the sitting
magistrate on various charges such will always ex
list in large cities.
Pickpockefs in an Omnibus = Two fellows called
VIM. Davis and Bill Jones, were detected Yesterday.
in picking the pocket OF Mrs Burley residing at No S.
Willow street, Brooklyn, of purse containing $40,
rested the spot. and the money found his per-
son the other thief who off was subseq entiy
arrested, and locked up accomplish. They we're
both committed by Justice Timpson for trial
Robbing Room Mate -. Constable Barber of the
Sixth ward, arrested yesterday trescherous fellow
called VIM. Young on charge of stealing from
friend, and room mate, by the of John Wier, q
from the room which they both occupied. The pro-
perty was recovered by Mr.. Barber, aud the false
friend committed to prison. for trial. by Justice limp
son.