The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-02
Police Intelllgeuee.

THE INVESTIGATION LATE RIoT.-The investiga-
tion commenced by the Mayor for the purpose bring
ing justice the geters nstigstors the late riot
at the Astor Place Opera House. has been transferred
the hands Of Judge Edmonds, who is now, and has
been for several days past closeted in his chambers
only admitting witness at time whose affidavit
is taken privately and reserved for further examina
ton. number Of these afidavits have been taken
up yesterday, and such light has been thrown upon
the grand of this riot that the Judge has issued
several warrants for the arrest Of parties whom 1t will
appear have been rngleaders in the whole affair The
arrests of these accused parties have not yet been
made but will in all probability be made this day.
Some of the Witnesses leaving the Judges chamber
looked as pale as sheet and exhibited great
easness others, again. out flowing with perspira-
ton, looking equally grave. number Of gentlemen
have been subp9naed witnesses Mr.. Edwin Forrest
has been subpeaaed but has left the city without at
tending to it. Mr. Ryndsrs has been but has
many others We shall expect to hear some astounding
Developments in few days ltwoud be well for the
Judge to subpoena the cashier and the committee who
signed the invitation card Of Mr. Macready.
.a,rest on Suspicon.-Ofhcer Hull, of the 5th ward
police arrested yesterday, an old man by the name of
John s. Barney barkeeper in the liquor store Of
West and Chambers streets suspicion OF being con-
cerned In stealing sao in money ana silver ws;cn
at Holmdell, Monmouth county New Jersey. 1t ap
pears that Mr. Heyer tho 10th Of May last came to
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alleges he robbed of his money and watch. This
WATCH it seems found in the possession Of John S.
while ander the influence Of liquor, came into the bar
room and called for a number of drinks treating all in
the roem but, on being asked to pay for it, no was
without money and offered his watch security He also
borrowed few dollars BESIDES amounting in all to near
49, and requested Barney to retain possession Of the
watch until he paid him. MIR Barney it appears, bears
an excellent character and would not, knowingly be
guilty of any dishonest act The whole matter will be
Investigated before Justice Lothrop, this day.
cl.I CALI of fha WAY
arrived in the city yesterday, having In custody man
by the name of James p Powers, whom the officer ar
Edmonds, wherein the accused stands charged with
forging and counterfeng labels and stamps on medi.
oines vsnded BY Dr. VIM B Mofst This man S. an
arrested and held to BAIL to answer the same charge
Charge At abduction Captain Magness, Of the 9th
ward police adod by officer Bowling, arrested yestcr-
day, man by the name of Charles H. Hollas, on a
charge of abducting child Of not quite ve years Of
Of hi: paront ia CHRISTIE street. The ooeps
found the child locked up in room with the ac-
cused at No. II Front street On the officers knock
ing at the door, Hoas refused to open it, and declared
he would shoot any one who attempted to come in.
The officers, however, not feeling alarmed, forced open
the door and there found the child The accused
at taken into custody and conveyed before JUS
tce Lohrop, who committed Holas to prison to await
further hearing It appears that the child and Its
and when the Shove family left, Hoas followed after,
evidently with view to steal away the child as he
followed them to Buffalo, and from that place down to
New York, and watching an opportunity. entced tho
child to 10 with him. An elder sister of the child
the accused take him away but at the time she was
unable to prevent him. We learn that, in this case,
there are curious facts which yet to be dis
closed.
Disorderiy House.-Captsin Fairchild Of the Eighth
ward and officers Miller and Jenkins arrested, yester
day, woman by the name Of Mrs. George, keeping
house of prostitution at No. los Mercer street
issued for her arrest and in order to abate
the nuisance, the following inmates who boarded on
the premises were conveyed to the police courtAn-
tonete Dimes, Mary ratten alias Ann E Batting Mary
Ann Warning Maria Walker, Fanny Wilson, and Julia
Scheley Justice Blakcly committed them all to pri-
son for further hearing A short time since young
girl of only fifteen years of ago, was taken from this
house by Captain Farchild at the request of her mo-
ther.
Stealing Pictlnes-A black boy, by the name of Will
liam Wiiliams-formerly in the employ of Mr. Colman,
the print dealer of Duane street and Broadway
stole the store large quantity of valuable pic
lures said to be worth near 500. Officer Brown of
the Second ward succeeded in arresting this young
thief yesterday in the act Of vong to sell them
Captain Leonard detained the boy for trial.
.a,1est by TeIegroph-A man by the name of John
Hays who committed robbery Of jewelry and clothing
valued at $780, from the premises No. $40 Green
wich street. Thursday last and then escaped by the
steamboat to Albany telegraphic desptch was sent
up Immediately, and the rogue arrested by one OF
the Albany officers the arrival Of the boat. war
rant issued yesterday by Justice Lothrop for his
arrest and officer Rodderman, Of the Sd ward left this
city last evening in order to bring him back to this
oity for trial