The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-24
Police Intelligence.

Doings before Justice Lofhrop esterdsy morning.
at the return of the watch prisoners officer Bodne Of
the Fifth ward, brought before the court comica
looking little couple whom the officer said he arrested
for being Derby and the husband the
life Of his better half The worst half Of the two,
which is Of COURSE always understood to be the man.
was funny looking little lrishman standing about
feet ak inches high and waiter by profession
Biddy, stood about four feet, with q short, thin
dy hair, and pair Of eyes which opened and shu.
like young owl against sunshine Such is de-
scrption Of this little pair
MAGnIRATE-Wbat charge DO you make against
your husband, Biddy
BIppY-Indeed, Judge lhe trates me very bad he
bates me- and threatens to take my le aud he tried
MAorrRArn- 1t appears Biddy, that you and your
husband would agree better apart. Have you any
children
BIpDY-No, Judge, and how should I, when I am
only married six monthe? This answer she gave with
. very pert look placing her hands her hips, with
. degree of self confidence.
that woman should be married to have q family
Well Barney, what Is the reason you Ill treat and
beat POUR wifss Such nios httie woman this you
ought TO- take to your arms apd protect instead Of
abusing her .,
BARNEY-Judgs, / doesn't abuse her nor bate her
her sister, and told her to give 1t back and IL she
didn't. said wonld burn Il; che says bate her;
never did bate her Judge I tell you just how It was
few words about the dress and her brother, whom
gave her bit Of push in the hack with my knee,
q,
BIppY- Oh Judge he did bate me about three weeks
ego; he did it, and an afraid Of my life Won't live
with him sn s1 can go to
MAGrTRArE-The best thing You can do Is to sepa-
rate II you cannot live together In peace and you, Bar
her, viii let you go but II not shall have to lock
you up "And indeed" said Barney "you may be sure
S:s her s 70 60
You so-both of you and don't let me see either
Of you again" And off they both started out
hztt ttaA cd fh.u ~
ko66ed on the Five Point,.-A kind of green Irish
man. by the name Of Francis Handy, q workman on
the New York and Albany Railroad, came to town
yesterday for the purpose OF buying some clothing
together with other little notions he wanted; and in
doing he strolled amongst the damsels Of the Five
Points and was soon entrspped by Catherine Ryan
more commonly called Big Kate,N into one of the
thieving dance cellars located in that vicinity When
the green countrymsn entered, he had about his per-
SAT in god but scarcely had he been in the place
hour before he discovered that his gold gone
and go Kate likewise. Information then given
to officers Gardner and Sweepy OF the eth ward Who
after considerable search amongst the various dens OF
ton She was taken into custody and conveyed to
the station house, where her person was but
no gold ner paper money was found about her. How
She this time very drunk and scarcely able to
walk without support On officer Sweeney taking her
10
up, and On the consequences"" "Wsn," said the
officer win get you something to drink, but have
the charge she was under, "by Us, I've plenty Of
money and very cooly stopped down, pulled of one
Of her shoes and from the heel took out four 70 gold
thips to drink and say nothing about H." This was
Who searched her clothing but omitted to look in her
shoes Thus the woman exposed herself BY her over
to procure mOIs Srnk justice L0'hr0p COM
Detection Of Barsiar. The jewelry store No. 400
Grand street. burgariously entered on Wednesday
night, by black fellow called Robert Williams By
when the bold rascal visited the kitchen and partook
Of Q good ripper from the larder, and thcn went up
the his pockets with seven watch
and lot Of jewelry and was just making his escape
by the front door opening into Grand street. when ON
Ger Kelly one Of the vgilsnt Of the 18th ward,
Villain was secured and conveyed to the station house.
and In the merniDg he was taken before Justice o.
borne and committed for trial The whole OF the pro-
rerty was discovered in the negros pockets and re-
turned to the owner.
Charge Of Grand Larceny A man BY the name Of
charge Of stealing S45 from Bernard Matthews. He
was detained to answer.
Arrest of Piekpockts-O Hicers Wilson and Clear
Grace Church, corner Of 10th street and Broad ~ay
three notorious pickpockets, called James Williams
Frenchmsp'n and Jehn Wifiams' These three scamps
TO enter the church just before service
and proceed stairs and when the service had
attempting to pick pockets. gentleman by the name
Of Nicholas Bar wall, one OF these rssoals with
his hard In q gentemsns pocket, diving for pocket
boob or turse The officers seized all three Of the
thieves and conveyed them before the chief Of police
who committ. them to prison to answer the charge
Robbery Of Patches The residence Of Mr.. A. Mssen
No 81 Pike street, entered Wednesday after
boon by thief and two valuable gold watches ADD
two gold chains carried off, No clue, as yet, Of the
thief or the property.
CAsNtL Coal IN vIRcrSIA.-we learn from the.
Cincinnati Go-effe that an extensive mine OF
Camel coal has lately been discovered about 30 miles
from Its junction with the Kanswha In Western Viz