Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10

From the Ersnlng Mirror d .hs s.h.

Burglary and Arrcst.--The dry-goods store
of Hitchcock ~ Leadbeter, corner of Broadway
and Leonard streets, was entered by burglars a
few nights since, and robbed Of nearly $l,500
worth Of goods, with whichthey escaped. A young
man, named VIM. Collins, was subsequently, ar
rested on suspicion Of having been concerned in
the robbery, and on his person was found some
matches which correspond in appearance with
those found on the premises. He is now in prison
awaiting examination. Officers Brown and Keefe,
Of the chiefs Office, have since succeeded in re-
covering the goods, which they found in a cellar
in Leonard street.
Suicide by Hanging.--Mr. s. Hyman, late
proprietor of the clothing store No. l72 Chatham
street, hung himself yesterday afternoon in the
rear OF his store, and when discovered was dead
He had been missing about fifteen minutes, and
his brother-n-aw, who attended the same store,
happened 10 go 10 the back part Of the premises,
saw him hanging by piece Of muslin on clothes
hook on the wall.
Seizure of Seven Hundred Kegs Of Pow
der.-The fire wardens Of the first ward police
ON Saturday night took possession Of seven hun
dred and seventy kegs of powder, which had been
illegally landed at the foot Of Broad street, from
first observed by Officer Lynch, who gave infor-
nation the fire wardei and also al the station
house When those in charge OF the barge which
landed tile powder saw the police advancing, they
were too late 10 effect their object. The powder
came from the manuiactory at Enfield, Connect
cut and was deposited in the arsenal in sixty-frst
street. rg eg a 81 ,s
Ferry Accident.--A gentleman, named La
fonne, residing in Smith street, Brooklyn, fell
between the boat and the bridge at the South
ferry, Sunday night, and was badly injured. Sew
eral of his ribs were broken before the engines
conld be reversed. He was conveyed into drug
store near by.
Charge of fSh0p-lifting.-An Irish girl, named
Ann Samhert, yesterday afternoon called at the
jewelry store of Alex. O. Culbeft, No. I36 Canal
street, under pretence of purchasing ring, and
watching opportunity, stole gold ring set with
diamonds, valued at sixty dollars, and three other
less valuable rings, with which she decamped.
She was followed by Mr.. Culbert, who took il
from her, and passed her over TO the custody of
Officer Winckle, OF the Sth ward police.
suicide by shooting.--At 10a O'Clock yester-
day forenoon, Mr.. Samuel B. Appleton, clothing
merchant at 15i Fourth street, Williamsburgh,
committed suicide by blowing out his brains with
the contents Of pistol. Mr.. A. Joined the Sons
ofTemperance some time since, but recently re-
turned to his old habits. In the morning, while
under depression of mind, he procured pistol,
and, entering his bedroom, placed il against the
right temple, discharged the contents in his head
blowing of the upper part OF his skull, and scat
terlng the Draln on the celllng ana wall. coroner
Cooke summoned jury and, after taking the
testimony of the servant girl adjourned TO procure
other witnesses. Last evening the jury reassem-
bled, and, after hearing the testimony of several
witnesses, rendered verdict that the deceased
committed suicide while partially deranged
Launch Of California Steamsfip.--The
new and splendid steamer Yankee Blade" 1880
tons, will be launched from Perrine & Stacks, at
Williamsburgh, on Thursday next, at 81 p. M.
The vessel is nearly finished (having all of her
machinery in) that she will be in readiness take
her place in the Independent California Line on
Goth December, 10 connec. with the Uncle Sam AT
Panama.
Another Compliment to Judge Bronson.--At
the election of County Auditor for Wayne county,
Michigan, on the 1st instant. Greene G. Bronson
had votes in every ward in Detroit, carrying the
third ward-a democratic locality-by vote of
81 to 80 for Pompard, the regular democratic
nominee. In the first ward--where General
Cass resides Gibson (hard shell dem.) is elected
alderman by vote of lat TO 113 for Alex. Lead
beater, sof. This is considered TO be rebuke Of
the course pursued by TIE Free Press Of Detroit
in sustaining the removal Of Judge Bronson, and
taking ground against the New York bunker
friends Of General Cass. 9sss4. Estgi s, ttN8s