The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-01

| candidate tor Mayor, continues TO increase daily
and it is now pretty generally conceded that he
will be elected. His evident superiority over bis
opponent in the way of fitness for the post ia 90
evident that none can fail to see and admit II.
In the Baltimore market this morning there were
sales Of $50 barrels -four at 81 Is. Grain I'M.
changed Whisky IS cents. -
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From the Philadelphia Bulletin. September ~.
Highly Important Arrests.
IMMENSE HAUL OF CousrERrErr MoNsy AND
CouNTEaFEITINo AfPARArUs IN Southwark
About two months ago Police Officer John Jen-
kins, from information obtained by him. had rea.
son to suspect the character of somewhat isolated
ton street, below Sixth in the district of South
waik, and In consequence of these suspicious kept
q strict eye upon the place. Understanding that q
man. well known to the police as a dealer in spu-
he had diligently looked out for him. Last night
he proceeded to the vicinity of the premises in
question, In company with Police Officer Austin,
ana, while watching, a man was seen to leave the
building and start up towards the city.
Ohcer Jenkins left Officer Austin to continue
the watch, and followed the man. In the neigh
oorhood OF Sixth and Walnut streets he arrested
him. The prisoner resisted and fought despe.
rately. Some citizens came to the aid Of Mr. Jen-
klns, and about the same moment Lieutenant
Johnson, of the marshal's police fortunately hap
Pened to come up and seeing the struggle, lent q
The fellow continued TO resist all the way I'D to
George street, where the officers at last mastered
SiIn; and ne was taken to the mayors office. At,
he threw away handfuls Of spurious gold dolars,
which the boys play scramble for. The officers
having as much as they could do to retain their
violent prisoner, were unable to secure this COIN
AT the mayors office the prisoner gave the
name of Alexander Sterrett, alias Stuart. He was
recognised as Pennsylvania +" Cogniacker,"
lately from Columbia. Before light could be
struck in the mayors private Office whe re- Inc off,
e WA hear IN f,;<
coin on the mating Of the floor in the dark, and
nine gold dollars were picked up. Three others
were found in his vest, and two in bis pantaloons
pocket
The SUN Of 1896 in counterfeit Relief 2's of the
Middletown (Pennsylvana) Bank was taken
from his person. Also, $l,lI0 in twenties, pur-
porting to be OF the Farmers Bank Of Lancaster;
one $40 note Of the Bank of the Valley Of Virginia;
two two's Harrisburg Relief; box of metal for
making gold coin; three watches; and $26 or $50
III good money. 49,. E~' =" -
Sterrett was committed by the MAYOR for n fnr
Their hearing in default of $4,000 bail. -
Officer Jenkins returned to the suspicious house
directly, and the mayor despatched Officer Seed, Of
the city police, and Lieutenant Johnson, in cab,
to the same place. The building was entered ard
thorough search being made, it was discovered
that one of the most important things in the coun-
terfeiting line had suddenly and unex pectedly
turned up ever brought to light in Phiadeiphia.
The officers recovered and conveyed to the may.
or's office press and tho following list Of coun-
tsrfeit plates viz; steel plate, o. Bank of Cape
+ N O. u s., erased: i
do. So, Bank Of the People, Upper Canada; do.
So, Farmers and Mechanics Bank, New Bruins
wick, NJ ,.a. ~. >....
One copper plate, $40. Merchants Bank of Pro.
violence, X. l.; one do IS, Bank Of North Amsri.
ca, at Seymour, Conn. ... .,..u. .,UI..
Likewise the subjoined list of copper catering
plates" viz: $40 Bank of Danvilie, Pa; viii.
mmn Nina s,., n e; Boston Mass; Cape May. ~;
The Farmers Bank; Danvilie, Pa, in another
style; Hartford, Conn; Maryland, Connecticut,
Massachusetts, and other States; and large 20.
down for use roler printing INK a ebs%ic xs'
tools, and numerous other things used in the man.
ufacturing of counterfeit money.
In addition, the following amounts and descrip-
house, viz: $l 677 in SIS of the North American
Bank, at Seymour, Conn SS7 in SIS Of the North
American Bank at providence; $s4 in 3's Farm
in los Merchants Bank, Of Cape May Landing,
N. J; $50 in los on the Bank of Bridgetown, n
j.; $50 in 2's Harrisburg Relief, same as those
recently recovered in, Montour county. All the
above were signed and ready for passing,
$3.50 in 2O's Merchants Bank, Providence, R.I:
$50 In As Bank Cape Fear, N. G. l as York
s sna6 i; ps a. $s Farmer Bank, Bridgeton, Ms
in 2O's Farmers Bank Of Lancaster; Slao EI.
change Bank Of Lockport; 5000 in 2O's Farmers,
Bank, Bridgeport, Conn; Sl2 in 3's Farmers,
Bank, New Brunswick, NJ Il IS Bank Of Valley
Of Virginia; l So Manhattan Banking Company,
Merchants' Bank; SIS Bank Lower Canada:
$40 Bank Of South Carolina. All these notes were
unsigned. ~ 1872 -"
The books of auos raphs of the cashiers and nre
sidents Of all the banks in the country was also
tound. This book contains fac similes of the sip-
natures OF the bank officers appended to genuine
terfeiter could have. It 10 dangerous book to the
and has done far more harm than
good.
Officer Bunting, of the mayors police, and Cap.
nd anFna nf thoo Ia, Il
were sent to aid in watching the house and bring:
ing the apparatus and money away. At IL O'Clock
The proprietor Of the place returned home, and was
captured in the act Of entering the door.
He proved to be an old offender, not long out
d Sing Sing, BY the name Of James Hewett He
was living there with wife and children, having
AIKEN the house only few months since. This fef.
ow bad commenced and had in full operation one
u the most dangerous countcrfeiting establish
nents ever started in city; and the descent Of
ne police on 1t was most lucky. The prisoner was
brought before ore the mayor and committed in de-
Ofhcers jenkins and Austin, who have been the
main instruments In doing up this splendid piece
u police business, are both active and shrewd
'rtes division Of the consolidated police and Loaf
heir situations through politics. they moved into
no city, and Mr.. Austin received an appointment
, ,n;n IS, Mayor Gilgin, and Mr. Jenkins reap
lew daysngo Mr.. Jenkins resigned his situa.
ion in the marshals police, and now holds the sit
'anon OF Deputy United States marshal. &s .
The banks should certainly do something hand.
ome for these deserving officers.
All engaged in the capture and bringing to jus
ice ri these OFFENDERS and stopping their career Of
rime. SO fraught with danger and injury TO the
'ublic, have merited the thanks Of every honcst
itzen, as well as q moro substantial reward.
A New GArE.--A great many attempts have
zen made to construct gate which could be
pened and shut by the driver OF a vehicle while
n his seat, but none has been found to answer the
urpose till recently. William Van Houston, an
ngenious mechanic, has constructed one, for
'hich he has taken out patent, that has the ap.
carance OF being just the article that has long
cen sought for. II is very simple, not liable 10
ct out Of order, and 10 operated with ease and 4
ertainty. i can DO placed In any position with
ut detriment TO its usefulness, and can be made
lain or ornamental. -Pcugh ketpsie Journal
We regret to perceive the death announced of
!. 9. Johnston. of Columbia, the printer for the
cnate OF this State. Mr.. Johnston has been con.
ectcd with the press Of Columbia for many years,
nd has been 49,. ~