The New York herald., 1849-06-12
Brooklyn Intelligence

CncUIr COuRr-Before Judge Morse No. on the
VS. Daniel Van VOORHEES, Sheriff of Kings county
This action OF rspleviu to recover certain
goods which hadlbeen levied upon by the sheriff is
contendsd, illegally. The evidence NOS proving the
offence charged, the jury rendered verdict for de-
fendant
breach Of warranty-Isasc II Smith vs.. Chas Robinson.
1t appeared that the plaintiff purchased bay mare
from the defendant under guaranty that the animal
was perfectly sound and free from bad tricks. II
ascertained after purchasing that the mare was un
sound. and otherwise imperfect; and this action is
brought to determine whether the animal was in that
condition at the time the warranty was given. Mr.
Smith paid 5000 for the animal under the said warran
ty and sues for damages sustained The case had not
been concluded when the court adjourned
Cry CoURr.-No business having been presented by
the District Attorney the court adjourned until this
morning.
Clnculr CoURr CALENDAR, THrs DAY.-Nos. 1, 1s %,
40, So, 90, SO, 81, 70, ~.
POLICE CouRr.--Before Justice John c. Smith
Threatening to ShooA man calling himself DR.. John
Mason residing in East New York, Kings county, WAS
arrested by officer Higgins charge OF having threat
ened the life of Mr. George Wilkes editor of the Police
Gazette and brought before this court for examination
The evidence went TO show that the accused much
ncensed at proceeding adopted by the editor OF
the Police Gdsefte, and made Of the remark sid
shoot him as would dog even if 1t was In
front of the Astor House steps Under these circ
stances he was accordingly arrested aud examined as
above stated The prosecution falling to show an in
tent the court discharged the prisoner.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.-The President Alderman Tay-
or in tho chair After the roll called, the mi
nutes Of the last session were read and approved
Pettt0nS -fetltlon OF SeeOnu flaCe,
praying for the removal of shantss pig syss and other
nusances. Granted
Communication from tho pastors of the churches set
ting aside Thursday the l4th instant as day Of gem
era prayer owing to the prevalence Of the cholera Re-
ferred to the Mayor, with power.
Petition OF VIM. Hamilton 10 be appointed city
Waterman. Referred to the Watch Com mttee.
Petition Of G. j. Jack asking to oodfy the State laws
for the city OF Brooklyn Referred to Committee on
Arts. Sciences, &c.
Communication from Nelson ]. Garrison, remon-
strsting with the amount Of referred to
the Assessment Committee.
resolution authorizing the Board to go into exc
cutiVe session the first time presented at the
ng and to receive the report of the Water Board
after much discussion. adopted.
Reports Of Commees.-keport Of the Street Commit
tee, granting the prayer Of W. H. ney relative to the
opening Of Henry to Court street. Adopted
Report Of the LaW Committee "A comm unicaton from
d. +. Waring counsel Of the Board was presented
plapatory to inquiry of the Common Council reia-
tive to the opening of Flatbush avenue, and was,
motion, placed on file.
Report Of the Watch Committee, amending several
sections in the city watch ordinances.
There some unimportant business transacted,
not worth recording and after extremely short
sion, the Board adjourned.