The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-04

head The unfortunate was picked up apparent
y lfeless but after receiving medical aid he seemed
somewhat revived. ard il being deemed advisable she
sent to the City Hospital In carriage 1t is very
doubtful If she survives the severe injuries
AkKEsT A DESPERATE Cosvicr EscAPrp TROY BLAcx
WILLS lslAsp.--A few days ago stated that con
Wet named William Johnson, alias Thompson. escaped
from the penitentary Blackwcls Island. with nfty
pound ball and chain to his leg by getting into Long
Island boat the day the Grand Jury and senator Doug
las visited the institution, lie secreted in the
house Of named Nelson in this city for day or
two. and then proceeded 10 Newark, New jersey. On
Friday, officers Parker and Reed, Of the Chiefs Office,
having obtained intelligence of his whereabouts proceed
ed 10 the spot and watched him. On seeing Reed, he
mstook him for acquaintance VI his that he had
known in Philadelphia. and came TO shake hands
with him. asking him how he was, and II he had got
much Of the stuff Not much replied Reed aud TT the
instant scizng him. Ii fortunate he did for
searching the prisoner he found six barrel revolver IN
his pocket, loaded with powder and bali and which
Thompson swore he would have fired at him II hc had
chance. SO heavily loaded With powder was the pistol
that 1t recoled severely after the bullets aud some o the
powder had been taken out pair ot nippers and
keys were found ON his person lie was conveyed to MS
quarters BackweH Island, TO complete the period Of
his sentence which will expire June next when he is
To be sent back TO Philadelphia relusition of tho
Governor of Pennsylvania on the c.rg Of che murder
and sabbng of jeweer in the street who taking
box of jewels to ladys residence that hid been
sentencod to Blackwel's fsand for hrccoy lie has
capped three times from the island In january last lac
escaped with the chain and bali Of atty pounds weight,
plank and when he reached the New York shore lac
cold that he could not move
K.ssow EscArG,--0n Friday evening. between and
O'clock just two gentlemen pdsed into the Adratic,
kept by Mill"r Mason. the Of lint-on aud
Barrow streets the barge Sign, In front Of the hous fell
down with tremendous rash breaking the large lamp
n front and dahing in two Of the large figured
door-panes Of glass breaking the ga--pi,s aud for
short time the house ia danger 81 being blown mp
bS he escape OF the gas Temporary hehts pro
cured. and the escape 81 sls stopped
Rus own ny a SfAaE--RE-ULr. On iyt0xtcArtoS
THIN day night about u O'Clock, s'ni4int, alInelJ
Taylor. by iorkvuie stag. No .oi at the
corner Of Howcgy and Broome street Officer Smith
brought him to tie station house whore deal aid
procured for him lie l. badly bruised hy the fore wheel
of The stage running hm ho blame b. attached
TO the driver, Taylor aas intoxicated ii went rsh.
before the horses.
ustsowS MAs FoCvD nKowNrD-Al leruan Prtnkln
consequence 81 the temporary ilue q; DR. Gscr he'll
an inquest yesterday. the foot II Warren
the body of an unknown ioaui dead. Heating in the
North ryer foot oi that street Tie deceased appeared
b. about 10 years of age, well dressed aud ia hs p1ctt
war found The following recommendation -
BaoaktNN. Oct. - 1850.
Mr. qnaekcnbu,h llt. been in my employ from time -
time can md him - tha profession Il pr
feet and correct printer and only deferred from CIV
ing him permanent employment for want Of work.
nc. Is. rFoo>Ea Editor Brooklyn star
From The above document found ~ his person, the
coroner + mcin,d 70 boiey. that Quacenbu-h i the
name ~ the deceased, verdict rendered of death
by drowning The body appeared e. have been Ia the
water about d week.