The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-23

taken d gold piece from his bolt, re- arranged his
pure and asked the accused to put string attached
to the money belt In Its proper place Cowan willingly
proered his aid but instead Of putting in the string
he pulled out the purse and contents, and made of
with them, but was immediately pursued and over
taken, having part Of the money about him The evil
verdict Of guilty without leaving their seats. The
Court sentenced Cowan to the State Prison for the
Chargs Of Bnrslvy.-william Darlington, alias
Thomas Johpeon, alias Bristol Bill, indicted with
Gauet Ciarkson and others on charge Of committing
burglary at the store OF Mr. Naurey SO and So Pine
street on the night Of the 22d Of September last was
called to trial. Only three competent jurors we're
found Ia tho panel, and new panel was ordered
for Tuesday morning. Court then adjourned.
COURr OF GENERAL SESSIONS, Nov 22.-Before the
Recorder and Aldermen Mcknight aud Crolius-- The
District .atorneys Report Of his Visit to BackweWs
torney rose and stated TO the court that under the
constitution, the Office which he held being cleo
tive the relation Of represe NATIVE and constituent
in great degree created between the officer and
the people. To that people, to whose kindness he was
indebted for the responsible position be held he
which wasa violation Of law and he now rose to state
to that court such facts as occurred yesterday whilst
the District Attorney was engaged in making invest
BY slaw " this State the following persons shall be
authorized to visit ut pleasure all county and state
prisons -Ybe Governor and Lieut. Governor Secretary
Of State Comptroller and Attorney General, members
Of the legislature, Judges Of the Court of Appeals
Supreme Court and county Judges District Attorneys
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congregation in the town wherein such prison is
situated No other person, not otherwise authorized
by law, shall be permitted to enter the rooms Of
county PRISON, In which convcts confined, unless
under such regulations the Sheriff of the county
shall prsscribe. MGR to enter State prison, except
under regulations the inspectors shall prescribe.
Accompanied by the presiding Judge Of this court and
of the aldermen Of the city, the District Attorney
yesterday Visited the prison at Black~ell's Island
The keeper, Mr.. Acker, being absent. one Of the de-
putty keeRrs sisted that he authorized to answer
for Mr. Adesr In his absence At the request Of the
District Re ss the SSoss Those
what time Ann Lehman, otherwise called Madam
Restel, convicted of producing abortion, and John
been recspsd st the rrspn The books showed the
former to have been received the 29th June 1S4s
the latter last Saturday The former had for months
DELAY ed t execution OF her sentence by appeals for
several mohths the District informed the
deputy h according to the terms Of her sentence che
must ser year in the from the time
desiring that he should the prisoner, the deputy
keeper stabd that she the island and should be
seen onahing enquiry at what tine Harrison 10; was
thekislandpntl between and O'Clock in the AFTER
of M day OF his sentence. although he had been
removed hsuEs before from the city prison On reach
ing the building In which the female prisoners were
confined N two separate apartments, arrayed all
the prisoners except Ann Lehman. In an apart
ment which appears to be devoted to the deputy
keeper who has charge Of the female prisoners,
this cenvist entered She was dressed differently from
the othert prisoners. 1t was evident she was not
placed am1hget the Of the prisoners. On the
presiding Nudge passing into the room where the other
prisoners we're confined she used come insulting Ian
guage to that officer. On the District Attorney ap
peang to The deputy keeper that such matter should
not be passed unnoticed that public officers must be
from Insult by prisoners while engaged 10 visit
ing the prisons and that something should be done to
make example Of such conduct, the officer stated
he would report to Mr. Acker. This was stated to Mr.
Acker but nothing was done by that officer whilst we
On inqulring for Harrison it stated that he oom
planned Of being unwell but on inquiry at the office
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formed, had been made there. One Of the keepers
that he did not return with the other prisoners
ton a Mr. hoRer returnea The District Attorney de-
sired that he should see Harrison MI Acker aosolu
uteiy refused to permit him 70 see the ana
none Of the books should have been shown On this
determination being expressed we left the prison
1t is evident that criminals are not treated with equal
ity at that prison saw the poor and the friendless
engaged at hard labor while the rich and influential
sss s
permitted to visit the day previous, on the island but
the public authorities were refused any opportunity of
I thought levelled all distinctions 1t seems, at our
prisons the rich and the serial are favored IL we
live in q community of laws, let them be executed
Let the people know who ready to protect the gull
ty. Although Harrison committed only on Sstur-
day, have been informed petition was circulated
among the members Of the Common Council, and
signed by several recommending him for pardon Let
know who recommends for pardon man who has
thrice been charged with violation Of the same law
ged in keeping gambling house, around which the
agones Of undreds ruined and the lamentations of
smss crnsned are h YET fnsSs the R0nos Of the
Crolius,) they declined to touch such document
To you who are judges of this court, and also
hers Of the corporation which has the appointment Of
the keeper of the prison. the people win look for
investigation into this matter. It Is time the people
munity governed by laws which are executed by their
agents. or whether our prisons are In the hands Of
those who ready to become the protectors and de-
~-s.- s~ol. he nskr
greeted by most decided round Of approbatve de-
alton and the officers in court obliged to
exert their authority to restore silence
AS stiffness was obtained In court, the Re-
corder arising stated that he should substanate all
that stated by the District Attorney, ana should
deem his duty to present the facts to the next grand
jury.
taken up this morning by the counsel for Mary Fowler
indicted for keeping disorderly house at l75 Spring
street Council for defence wanted to put of the trial
for the term but his motion opposed and the
was finally set down for Friday nsxt
Attempt to Commit BiTglary.-James Boyle was tried
ON an Indictment charging him with burglary in the
first degree, in breaking into che house Of Robert
Boyer No 1l5 White street. the sth Of October last
Mrs Boyer testified that at about one o'clock the
morning of the 9Th of ber she awakened from
her sleep and on looking towards the window In the
upon the window s. the window having been already
raised She made an cutlery, and the person jumped
down and made Of He was discovered ana arrested
of an attempt to commit Q burglary. and the court
sentenced him to the State prison for two years.
Trial TOR Grand Larceny.-Martin Wyman, alias
Wskeman, and Benjamin Andrews, the latter a black
ma n, put trial, charged with grand larceny,
having On the 18th Of October last stolen chest,
containing 5000 in money, and $3.50 worth ofcothipg
the property of Francis Sieke, grocer at Al Anthony
street. The chest stood In back Of the grocery
store, about fifteen minutes before 1t was missed;
white and black man. answering the description OF
the prisoners coming out Of an alley leading
from the to the front of the premises. third
person. concerned with the thieves in the Transaction
offered to disclose to the police, confederation Of
his own safety against prosecution. The prisoners
were convicted OF the larceny, and sent to State
prison, Wyman for three years and SIX months, and
Andrews for four years and six months.
Jurors Fined The following persons, summonedsto
appear and act jurors during the present term being
called and not answering to their fined $25
each. Philip Levi, Elias Hatfield Walter F. Brush,
Robt. T. Woodward, John A. Brush, Walter w.
Concklin, Russell Hail. VIM. II Wisner, John Snifin,
Geo. A. Book, Douglas McIntire, Sanford C. Brown.
Conricied Of Bwgisry.-James Mack, and John
Spen Ger, alias Benson convicted of burglary in
the third degree In breaking into the ewery store of
John Donnobo at the corner of Spring and West
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