The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-29
Police Intelligence.

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terday morning remarkably lively. the vgiiant
police Of the 9th ward had arrested during the night
some fifteen females, Of variety Of colors and com
others pale and sicky looking from the effects Of dis
spaten Of other kinds some decked out in fancy
looking dresses, with shocking bad bonnet; others
again were dressed in shocking bad dresses, and
rather decent looking bonnet; some laughing,
while others drew long face fearful that six months
Blackwels island surely their doom. All these
unfortunate creatures Of fallen virtue, huddled to-
eether exhibited scene Of extreme deprayity, that
pgs Of horror Ofcers Jenkins and Bowling stated to
the magistrate that tho females had been
rested during the night Sy under the ct h
dwelling called the Bath house, situated at No 629H
Pearl street. and that the neghbors in that vicinity
nuisance by conducting themselves in very
dsorderly manner. The magistrate, ON hearing the
charge, called up the girls and informed them they
must leave the premises and thereby abate the null
sance and upon those considerations he would allow
them to CO. but If they persisted In remaining in that
vicinity, he should be compelled to send them oil to
the penitentiary for six months each. This propo-
sition readily sssented to- and the poor miserable
lodging place in order carry their wrstchsd lie
Charge Of Grand Lurceny-ofacer Farvil, Of the 7th
ward, arrested two men yesterday by the names Of
Henry Smith and Barney Conar charge Of stealing
$500 from the possession Of Patrick Mclaughlin. On
the arrest of the accused the officer recovered Sis Of
Charge Of Forgery young spaniard, by the name
0i1 g. La.ore smS. antonio Mamsrss was arrested
forging letter Of credit from the firm Of Mangangas,
Ducatel Co, Havana, to Mcssrs, Damnreaud &
firm had drawn upon the latter for $780, This letter,
and also similar one, directed to another firm in this
sy were TO DC Sosn aS
committed to prison, by Justice Lothrop to await his
trial. .-st
Passing Bad Money-A black man, by tho name Of
Joseph Jones was arrested yesterday on charge Of
passing counterfeit money Ofcer Benson Of the 18th
ward. arrested the accused and Justice Timpson de-
al m fora urth her hear
.q,reH Of Rioters-On Sunday evening about nine
o'clock, some thirty rowdies made attack on tho
German porter house kept by Frederick Landman situ
ated the corner Of 4Oh street and Madison avenue
by throwing stones at the window, and firing pistols
beat several Of them with clubs information of thi,
rotous conduct despatched to Captain Johnston,
of the 18th ward police who ut once headed OF
his best and started In pursuit Of the rowdies On
arriving at the of the riot the Captain with his
men, made q rush on the rowdies and secured two Of
the ringeaders called Isaac Taylor and VIM O'Kcefe
In taking these prisoners officer Crump received vio
lent blow the head, which feled him to the ground
and much fear is entertained that the injury will prove
fatal, Mr. Crump picked up senseless, nor has
he spoken since receiving the injury The accused
parties taken before Justice Bleakey, and COM
mitted
a Daring .4ftempt.-A sailor by the name of Andrew
lawson arrested yesterday by the 4th ward police
on charge of attempting to rob the schooner La Belle
Francisco lying at the foot Of pier No. o. East River,
which known to contain several thousand dollars In
specie 1t appears that the accused, with his ship
mates three in number, who brought the vessel into
port, knew Of the existence Of the money on board.
The next night after their arrival at the dock Captain
Ingraham engaged Nicholas Code, as q Waterman, to
guard the vessel During that night, the seamen. IS
above stated, came board, and, without a word,
knocked down Mr. Code for the purpose of rifng the
vessel Of the money. Mr. Code not 30 much
stunned but what he could give alarm and the ras-
cals finding themselves foiled in their design made
their escape. However. Of the accused party An
drew Lawson. caught as he his way to Phila
delphia Justice Lothrop committed the accused to
prison for trial.
Robbing Oficsr.-The premises occupied by Mr.
George Fenton, policeman OF the third ward No. 204
Greenwich street broken open, on Saturday last
by some expert thief and $40, together with some
wearing apparel and jewelry, were carried Off No
arrest.
.qnoihrr.-Some thief on Saturday entered the pre-
misses, No II Fifth street, occupied by Mr.. Thomas
Way, and carried off ten silver teaspoons four large
spoons, and mustard speen all marked M. A.
w" Also, $3.50, and nm vercoat No arrest
Sarage Assault OGlcr.-As officer Watson, one
of the vgiants of the first ward at the foot Of
Wall street, yesterday, he observed negro, called
James d. Lane, stealing tea from the chests rHich had
been sold Mt auction Mr. Watson detected him In the
act and endearored to take him into custody. The
rascal drew table knife with the greater part OF the
blade broken off, and cut at Mr. Watson iniicting
deep and ghastly wound on the neck of Mr. Watson;
also desperate the left hand and wrist, sever
ing the artery and cords Of the hand The blood flowed
profusey and much doubt Is entertained of his reco
very The black rascal was subsequently arrested,
and conveyed before Justice Lothrop, who committed
him 20 prison for trial