The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-21
Police Intelligence

IL Female in Male .ftre.-Quite a sensation Was
fore Justice Lotbrop in consequence of neatly look
ing little chsp being brought into court BY officer
Smith, one Of the policemen Of the Fifth ward The
cbagc ms de by the officer that the prisoner WAS
femsie dresss mans clothes, whom he found yro-
menadipg in Broad~ay at O'Clock in the morning
Inc prisoner, when taken to the Station House. gave
her name as Charley Gray she dressed in iirht
summer coat, blue pantsloons, large pair Of boots
and straw hat the OF short stature about "a
years of age rather good figure, thin face long thin
shnrp nose. dark aTched eyebrows. black ewes and
black hair cut close to her head Ike boy, like
newly escape convict when she laughed, her mouth
was anything but pretty but when clio ed 1t was rather
interesting However take her altogether she created
quite boxnng and whispering In court especially with
some of the old officers, and one or two OF the nav
CLERKS, who pride themselves on knowing the inf
and outs and whereab bouts of ali sush female
beauties Even the.told coon, Prince John was
completely thrown of the track, screwed up his
eyes, and twisted his mouth endeavoring look wise
but Ill to no purpose as the lady evidently fresh
at least around the police Office Amongst many, a
doubt existed as to he as her conduct generally
timidity when brought before the magistrate To de-
eide this question the Justice put her under cxami ma
ton; when be soon became satisfied that point, and
ordrec the ohce to make his AFFIDAVIT Of the facts
While this affidavit making, the Justice wishing
Ray of light thrown. II possible on this mysterious
lsdy-as she refused TO give any other name than
Charley Cray-caled up negro looking young man
with red curly head Of hair full face broad nose and
min're looking bps who, from his appearance might
be fa1d 10 have just escaped from galley FIRE This
individual was seen to converse with the LADY, in
brceches and for that he was called up to give
he
my sterious female.
JpsrIor-What do you know about this young wo-
man, who calls herself Charley Gray?
WITNESS Well. sir. all | know is that was in
broadway last night, when this young woman UP
to me, and said she wanted to ges acquainted With
me- and when she spoke. her voice heard by some
young men who were passing at the fime who followed
after and requested the policeman to arrest her
know nothing about her who she L., nor what she is
understand she is married woman and did this mere
ly for spree ~
JusricE.-Such sprecs OF allowed by law; there
hp m IN In hn1A has,.
5000. for her future good conduct
The prisoner looked up and laughed at the Justice
and sad;." is thst all! only $500, Judge; Why think
that's very moderate considering the offence Is 20
great winkiDg her eye at the Justice as much AZ
tosay = You can't keep me here long, Then pla-
cling her natty straw hat side At turn
ed herself around to the officers aud CONNIE pced To
converse freely on the imprspriety of dressing in
womens clothes; finishing III with humming portion
OF one fChrysys songs: at suitsit suts;!t yaekly
suits this cbd'- causing general laugh through the
court After waiting in the Office about an hour she
procured bail and was conveyed off in carriage pos
sibly to her residence.