The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-27

Important froa tho Cape or Good MOO
War OF Extcrmina alton Against the Ca0res.
Ths lass ne 70 We published from the Cape Of Good
Hope represented the Governor, Sir Harry Smith, -
having left Cape Town fer the disturbed Csars district
and We new learn By the ship Natchez Capt. Duryss,
which arrived here yesterday from China via st. He
lens that news had arrived at the latter place lust
previous to the vessels departure to the eject that
the Governor had been hemmed in ort Coz BY
number Of Csfres, but had out his way through them
in the dress Of private soldier and panied by
$50 mounted Cape riasmsn. This sorte 10 represented
have been very disastrous to the savages but tho
Governor; and his party escaped unhurt The Canres
are said have been coming down upon him In thou
sands.
The result is that Sir Harry has issued proolams-
ton declaring war OF determination against the ne.
tivss.
ITALIAN OPERA Housr-Last night there was quito
abriliant and fashionable though not very large,
audience ct TRUTHS benefit. The opera Of sIl Gurs
mento" was perfornsd-siguora Bozzi appearing for'
the nrst time before the New York public in tho
ralto part The tmidity insepsrable from 6rst sp-
pearanoe We presume did not allow the vocalist to dc
full justice to her voice but in the duet with Tru6;
"docs conforto a missror she appeared to advantage
and encore the result. subsequently, botE.
.dis: x;,: before tho curtain :. h:y
appear at Nathalie FiEjames' benefit this evening,
more favorable opinion may BE- formed Of her .bties
. vocalist she will be less timid than she
last night The entertainments to night will intro
duee Natha 10 as vocalist for the first time in the
solo playing Of Griebe viii add very materially to the
attractions. Nathalie FitEjames has had q substan.
tial fame O dancer and vocalist In Europe, aul1A
should not have less than substantial benefit here
Police Intelligence.
THE ALLEGED FRAUD Ky MCKAY AND CRYDER.
four o'clock, the case noticed In yesterdays Herald,
to come up for hearing before Justice Loshrop, in
the matter pending against James Mckay and Johr
p. Cryder, on alleged charge Of obtaining bondr
Flanders the property Of the Miiwaukis and Mis,s.
sippi Railroad Company was commenced, Mr. II. b.
Cutting appeared on the part of the prosecution and
first witness called to the stand, the part Of the
prosecution, was Mr.. Romano, high toned, gentle.
manly man, who gave his evidence in q very clear
and correct manner, although it touched but very
little the matter at issue
TEsTIMoNr.
Theodore Romaine, being sworn says:-I am coun,
sellor at law; know John p. Cryder knew him first
1 did not know him; / know Alexander H. Jaudon; T.
became acquainted with him in 1885 SO; / frst
knew him think in the Bank OF the United States;
am acquainted with Walter p, Flanders; was intro
duc.d to him at Milwaukee in August last, In the
office Of the railroad company; my business at Mil
waukie to inquire into the validity OF the bonds
and mortgages given TO the Milwaukee and Mississippi
Railroad Company; was engaged by the compsny,
through Mr. kilbourn the President OF the company,
and George NJ Dan orth who is now, am informed,
in the Insane ASYLUM in Connecticut Mr.. Danforth
MADE the purchase OF these securities for about
SIT 600. and TO circulate such notes circu-
iatipg edum; acted as the agent for the company;
Mr. Dsnforth wished me to 20 to Milwaukee and
anime the securities; the whole OF which amounted to
some two or three hundred thousand dollars; 1 hac
to find purchasers Tor alwa1kie City Bonds amsun..
ing to S4sO Go and at the request Of Mr. Kiibeurn
had ex.red myself 10 ind purchasers for these city
bonds was engaged counsel Tor Mr. Cryder Ia tho
matter OF these bonds and mortgages the latter part OF
December last, ana for James Mckay abe ut the 9Th
or 18th Instant about the fret part ofJanuary told
Alexander II. Jsuion 1t was indictsble offence to
sign his name member off firm If he had NO part
Jaudon replied that he had regular articles o..
partnership; was led 10 give this canton in
qusnee OF q contract which he exhibited to me and
signed "Jaudon Co.. Jauden resided to- many
Year, in Michigan and while there, bets tn years
1886 and SO he became indebted to the United 5g
Bank over Slt0 600; Jxcdon a man extravagar in
his habits .per ding great deal Of money he has
for the sst three years principally in this city, al
though his usual custom was TO visit the AZ nth In the
winter. ana reside north in the summer Mr.. Ro-
maine continued bis evidence, but the facts elected
not being OF interest and Of not much momen. 70 tho
komaips's testimony the boursof had arrived the,
Justice then adjourned any further proceedings until
Mr. Blunt the efficient District Attorney, being pre-
sent, rose and moved that the magistrate commit
Mr. Blunt remarked that he made the motion a. ar.
act Of duty on bis part for he had come to the
clusion 10 require all persons charged with felony
and warrants is.usd priaa seie case TO be COM
mitted, In all rich or poor, during exAmna
ton. The counsel for the prisoners remarked that
tn. accused parties had been allowed to remain out OF
prison in the custody OF ON and wished the
privilege to be continued The mazistrats said he
should not take any further ponibty In the mat
ter and should therefore remand the prisoners more
especially the request Of the prosecuting officer ac
In ZONE cases h. saia the prisoners escape from
tody Notwithstanding they are cosely watched. Tho
prisoners were accordingly conveyed to the Tombs,
and placed upcsr the OF the keeper.
Charge C st,oing Clothing, ga colored woman =
by the name OF Caroline Fisher arrested yesterday
by Officer Johb,ton, on a charge of stealing feather
bed ak dress Sc valued In all st SIS the property
ofApn Norwich residing at No. "a colum bis street A
portion OF the property was recovered and Justice
MouDtiort committed her to prison for trial.
The Cose Of .7wfS Gardaer Justice Osborne yester
day ~ the City Hospital took the dep ostiop OF Johrs
Welsh the man shot BY Awful Gardner in an ARRAY
o few evenings since In Fulton street The I'M urec1
man IA believed to b. out OF danger, and the nag
ae has nt.d 10 allow Gardner to bail and hxs 60
the at 600 This surety will be entered into
to day and Gsrdp,r will be liberated from prison.
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