The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-04

Oss-Evei TAs~pss~.-One-eyed Thompson whose
trial in Brooklyn win re-commsnee again ON Monday
Was In lS41 OF a arrested by the police aud SIX
Indictments found against him, charges Of larceny
After rmainipg In prison some time, he bailed
out, and was soon after engaged in stoopgeon ope-
ration, in claim made against some insurance
panies In Wall street 1t is supposed that in consds
ration Of this service the six indictments quash
ed Since that time, Thompson has been intimately
engaged with rogues, principally in disposing Of the
plumber stolen by Others and putting up jobs to be
executed by burglars. Thompson with another man
called Johnson was again arrested, about two years
since, charge Of breaking open coal Office In the
Ninth ward. johnson was tried and convicted, and
received two years in State prison Thorn pson, after
lapse Of some months confinement in prison. was
tried he defended himself. and was acquitted
Thompson considered by the burglars and thieves
Of that day a counsel and director he would mix
in with the members Of the police aud endeavor OBJ
tain information to what steps would be taken after
rcbberies notwithstanding, to certain police
officers Of that day a stool pigeon He Is shrewd
fellow, and will probably battle the at Brooklyn
cri%e ssa'nst NSt~s-A man By the name Of Mi
arrested yesterday. by officer J Hopkins, q charge
Of committing vilaDous assault on two boys by the
name Of ulian scho and Adoph scholl, ON the 18th
Of February last. Justice Lothrop committed the
accused to prison for trial
Arrest Of an Old Offender and Fugitive -Captan
day, man well known to the police of this city, by
the name Of James Gallagher, alias James G. Green
on the charge Of being fugitive from Chicago ILL.,
nois where he stands charged with committing a
burglary, and stealing two watches, and $40 10 money
the property of George W Barker. The robbery
done in July last aud Gallagher arrested at the
time and held TO bail in the 81 600 to. appear
and answer the charge The bail be procured by de-
posting the 1900, and then fed from the state
Gallagher was taken before Justice Lothrop, who COM
mted him to the Tombs to await the requisiton from
the Governor Of Illinois.
The Termination Of Mrs. Higgins Case. Yesterday
afternoon. at four o'clock. the OF Mrs Higgins
Mrs. Morrison and her husband was set down for q
final hearing the charge preferred against them by
Mr.. Joseph Meeks. furniture dealer. No. IA vesey
street. In obtaining 5000 worth of furniture from
him, under alleged charge of conspiracy. At the
appointed hour the def were ON the spot with
their counsel and waited some length Of ii for Mr.
Meeks to appear. and further prosecute; but he did
not come consequently, in default of Mr.. Meeks to
appear Juftce Lothrop dismissed the accused parties
from under arrest and thus the stands present
We understand that some civil suits will result out
Of tbese proceedings
EoJttdon he Fire Pcia.s-Two black called Caroline
Lee and Henry Lee arrested yesterday by officer
Clifford Of the sixth ward charge OF fobbing Mel
sen Thorn. resident Of No. lO2 Prospect street
Brooklyn Of $50 Thorn. IL seems. visited the Five
Points in search Of sights and relieved of $50 by
there darkies Justice Lothrop committed the accused
TO prison for y further hearing.