New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-09-28

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MYSTERIOUS CASE OF sUIcIDE.-A man Sup,
poaed to be an Engliahman,) was observed yester-
day afternoon, about 81 o'clock, standing on the
bridge of ateamboat landing at Tompkinave,
lQuarantine,) Staten Island, vomiting II has
aimee been supposed that no was laoorlng unaer
the effects Of poison, and had taken too much
Soon after the steamboat Staten Ialander touched
there and proceeded 20 Vauderbilts Landing One
Of the deck bands going to the water Closet after
leaving Tompkinsville, found it locked. On the
return trip he went again, and discovered that 1t
was tied inside with a ak handkerchief He
thrust bis hand in, supposng the man to be asleep,
ano united it, but, on opening the door, the man
was gone. The boards were torn up, aud hat
with Grape to the top and black dress coat were
found lying on the floor The coat and hat were
recognized by the boasmen at Tompkinsvile as be-
belonging TO the man whom they had seen at the
steamboat landing.
THE TBlAL OF GEORGE WILKES AT Pouch.
KEEPsE George WilAes, the Editor of HE National P9-
Gazette hsR not been sentenced for he oe OF which
he convicted on Tuesdsy lsht a! Pougheeepae lap
pesrs that The counsel who acted for Wilkes had no nu
hor TO do 50 and The proceedings therefore are e
yesterday 10 this City.
ARREST FOR FoRGERY.--A man named Jamea
f. Weaver, alias N. Morrison. yesterday arrested
by Capt snodgrssB Of the First Ward charged with hav
Co. to an ord,r OF the firm Of Nathan G. ELY Il Co No.
lac Front sos 6S on tho 26h of Aug last which
ne obttined the money. He wIs committed by justice
Loihrop tof Trial.
DARING ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY ROBBERY -
AbGut4 O'Clock yesterday morning Sir George WhiIten
shmongeY Jeeson market proceeded 10 his stable In
Eighth avenue, between Thiryiourlh ard Ehiryhlh sIs,
and while there was eccofled by man having snuched
hat his face enveloped In handkerchief who Baid
nc wished speak 10 him in private Ar Whitsn told
him to speak on when the fellow drew ptol loaded
the mU2zle With powder and bail and demanded his cney
Mir Written with blow knocked the pistol Of the fell.
lows hand and brough, him TO the ground While he lay
upon toe ground he drew cut billy aud attempted to
eIke Mr w. on the head fhis no viewer,
Er w 10 The Sixteenth Ward Ststion House, When
Court opened In the morning he was taken before Justice
McGrSh and ked for examination His name Is John
Williams end be Ii young man OF respectable appear
apce and was acquainted with Mr. Whten though he a.
leees that he look him by attks to be another person
OUTRAGEOUS AssAULT-GHARGE OF STABBING.
Officer Tream, OF tie First Ward, Thursday night! er
rested men, named John Dunn ard Patrick Tfsnsy,
reed with violently assaulipg and stAbbiuE James
Il appears that Mcdonald accompanied by friend named
Brszer passing Of Liberty and Greenwich, about
II O'Clock, 7hursdsy night when they were attacked
by the accused ard gang OF rufhEns. Mcdonald was
him pnmercifa manner, drew knlis Rnc stabbed
him In the spine Mr Frazer also knocked down and
severely beaten Officer Frean hesriDg the disturbance,
proceeded the spot and tJos the TWO ruftAna above
usmed into custody, The reh made lhar escape. Mr.
Mcdonald taken homs In all probability Totally
wounded. His situation deemed 80 critical hsit was
houe necessary cs the Coroner who took ais depo
siiion which coTToborates tho fscb above a!sie6 He
objects OF the ruans was undoubtedly plumber several
srices belonging to the Injured men ou0d IN oos'
sessiou OF Dunn. The accused committed prison
10 await The reLult Of the injuries inflicted