New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-07

from the heater but on looking for bis baggage could
not be found On describing H. Mr. Higgins recognizs1
the portmaneau which had previously been taken to
Tbompson's room belonging 10 Mr.. wilson The
porter sent for and returned with it, a Thompson
did not refuse give up and had not disturbed the
portmsnteau This being settled the other persons who
were 10 occupy the room With Thompson came In and
were shown TO the room, the door Of which was fast
ened, and which they could not get the oecupan! 10
open. Thompson told them from the inside that he
wanted TO sleep alone and would pay for the whole
room Strong suspicious against the honesty OF Thomp
.son now arose in the mind Of Mr.. Higgins, who de-
termned to have him arrested. He accordingly sent
for Officer Eiyen attached 10 the District Attorneys Of
fee who soon arrived and took Thompson into custody
on the charge Of stealing the portmanteau Of Mr. Wilson,
which contained about $500 in English gold several
drafts on the Bank Of gland worth ali about ESQ.,
On searching the accused the officer found, among
other things In bis possession brass hotel key, and
after much trouble ascertained that 1t belonged to
room in the United States Hotel which the rogue then
had possession Of On examining that room, red box
two feet long about eighteen inches wide and six inches
deep containing variety Of wearing apparel some
OF which was marked the name Of Henry Burke, was
found Also book treating on the science of chemis.
try, the daguerreotype likeness Of lady, aud two
valises the latter of which had recently been stolen
frem Loveoys Hotel, and identified by Mr. Libby,
the proprietor All the property found in the room 10
supposed TO have been stolen by Thompson, who was
taken before Justice Boeart at the Halls Of Justice, and
committed to prison for trial This supposed stolen
property can be seen By applying to Officer Niven.
Thompson ia an Englishmsn, 80 years of age.
ARREST OF PocKET-BooK DRoPPERs.-
On Saturday ornins Mr. Caleb Dustin residing in Der
~, NH and Isaac Linerman from Troy, Penn arrived
In this City on boat which landed az one Of the
North River docks On coming ashore they fell ia with
three pOcketbook troopers well known TO the police by
the names of Augustus Kane, Hansen Tucker, and
Wood, alias Fowler, who managed to obtain eco from
each of the aboven named gentlemen By the usual pro
cess which we have often described and which, to
to the initiated is well understood. Officer Kiuner, and
others Of the Third Ward Police arrested the troopers
who were taken before the Chief OF Police and
mitted.
ACCIDENTAL DROwNING.-On Saturday
night man whose name lie unknown, but who is sup
posed TO have been a sailor fell overheard from yes
eel lying pier Ne East River and drowned be.
fore he could be rescued o. NJ Tende, ESQ., Captain
Of the canal boat Roanoake, was awoke by noise re-
embing quarreling, but listening attentivey he
found that it was discussion between two men as to
who should jump into the water and rescue the de.
ceased from drowning Each fearful of losing
his life in of jumping into the water and in
quence of the delay the poor man drowned. His
body was aterward recovered by graphing on which
the Coroner held inquest The deceased had sandy
hair and light goatee and about feet 10 inches in
hight He was dressed In two blue and striped shirts
black cloth pants wooden stockings and shoes On
of his fingers gold ring on which was engraved
the initials "D T. B."
MARINE CoURT.-Before Judge Lynch.
g. N1cshaGer ag Isaac Parker-To recover possession
of premises in 3dav owned by plaintiff and occupied
confectonery,store, &C. by defendant, but who II
is alleged, is holding This denied the tenant
insisting that be had agreed orally for the premises for
another year from the LIST May having occupied them
! the previous year.
On behalf of plaintiff ii shown, that shortly pre-
vous TO the LIST May Mrs Parker for by wife
of plaintiff and told that she could have the premises for
the month of May, but not longer. Mrs p said Every
WELL" and left.
In reply to this it stated that the agreement for
wear wac after the above conversation and that defend
ant consequently had gone to great expence Ia fix
lures Also that the present proceeding had been ins-
hited on account Of ofFense taken, &c. This de.
| MED.
The Judge In deciding the remarked that it was
his wish always protect the tenant when he had any
legal grounds for doing co. but in this the evidence
was uncontradicted Of agreement to hire for the
month of May only, and no proof had been shewn OF
any subsequnt agreement-Judgment for plaintiff.
SUPREME COuRT-Specidt Term De-
cisions by Judge Rooeyelt-ln the matter Of the ap
phcaon in relation to opening Ffyirstst from Tenth
| TO Hudson River. Report Of Commissioners confirmed.
In he Prime.
mission TO trustees under will OF late ~ Prime deceased
proceed in improving estate, Nc Petition granted
Petite MaRtoH In relation 10 the storage Of pig iron
where lot similar to the accepted some
months after the particular stored had been parted WITH
and the Judge on al charged that accepting lot
storing liable for the storage Of the II the identical
lot stored had been received and verdict rendered accord
! ngy. The Judge said he had consulted with the other
Judges and they considered his view OF the law to bs
| rect judgment for the plaintiff
Court CALENDER - This Ddy-CoM-
MON PLEAS, SUPERIOR and CIRCUIT CoURrs, already
published
SUPREME CoURr-Special Tt1m-Nos to Is
u. 5. DISTRICT CoURT.-Nos. 81 to -, O.
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