Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-30
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AFFAIRS IN NEW YORK.
Arrest Of the Bank Robber.-On Saturday
afternoon, officer Keefe, of the chiefs Office while
in a public house in Broadway, met suspicious
character known as Chauncey johnson, for whom
he had for some time been looking, and, suspect
| ing that he knew something of the late extensive
robbery at the State bank, the officer took him
aside, and charged him directly with it, Johnson
probably thinking the officer possessed of all
the facts, became alarmed, and offered Mr. Keefe
| So, 900 TO allow him to escape The officer pre-
tended to accept the bride, and the fellow told him
thai he was in possession Of the money, and said
that il was in Commerce street. The two then
proceeded in that direction, but the officer, on
learning the number of the house, arrested the
rogue and lodged him in the 18th ward police sta
ton. He then proceeded TO search the room of
his prisoner, and found about $4,000 ofthe stolen
money, wrapped up in old flannel shirt. This
money was forthwith placed in the hands of the
chief of police.
Johnson was yesterday removed 10 the chiefs
Office, where he is now confined s
This same individual was arrested in July last
for stealing box containing 500 from behind the
counter of Lovejoy's Hotel but on trial, he was
| acquitted in consequence of the absence OF the
principal witness for the prosecution. He is
young man OF rather sporting appearance, and has
lived most of his days in this city.
The two men who were arrested short time
since in Toledo. are supposed to have been accom-
plices of Johnson, and had undoubtedly taken the
s., 600 west, to circulate. The balance of the
stolen money has probably been gambled away by
Johnson.
The $4,000 reward offered by the bank for the
recovery ofthe money, will probably be awarded
TO the officer who made the important arrest.
Serious Accident from the Explosion of
Gas.--On Saturday evening, about half-past five
o'clock, while Mr.. George Bloomfield, plumber,
with some of his workmen, was repairing some
gas pipes in the cellar of house No BOG Bleecker
| street, the metre exploded in consequence OF the
gas escaping, and burned one ofhis hands in seri-
GUS manner. A servant girl in the employ of Mrs.
Evans, who was present at the time. had the hair
burned from her head The shock was SO great
| as TO cause the ceiling in the basement adjoining
to fall, badly injuring lady named Francis, and
child
Great Excitement was created in the theat-
rcal circles on Saturday, las we learn from the
Ifnses,)In consequence of the sudden disappear
ance Of one Of the most beautiful and popular ac-
| tresses connected with Wallack's establishment.
From all we could gather amid the gossip of the
saloons the on dts and chit chat of the green
room, it would appear that the lady, having re-
ceived handsome sum from her recent benefits,
in addition to her weeks salary, had determined
TO try her fortune at the south, without paying the
usual compliments at parting either TO her admir-
ers or manager. Miss Laura Keenewas announced
in the bill to play Juliana in the . Honeymoon
and Paul in the Pet of the Petcoats;" but upon
the hour of rehearsal rumor reached the theatre
that Miss X. had taken her passage in the morn
| Ing Train IOr baulnOre. Nr. w alldck lmmeQlate-
ly issued a notice of the untoward event to the
public, and put up Mrs. Conway for the part of
Julana, and placed Paul in the hands of Mrs. Ste
phens. With the explanation of the manager the
audience was perfectly satisfied, and the performs
ance went off as we'll if not better than could have
been expected under the sudden and affecting dis
pensation.
We are authorized TO publish the following
statement for a gentleman in whom we have full
confidence:
" The facts in relation to Miss Laura Keenes
non-performance on Saturday night, at Wallacks,
are these On Friday evening previous, Miss
Keene informed Mr.. Lester that she desired to be
absent on Saturday evening, agreeable to prom
Use made by Mr.. Waack, !. that she should have
some Saturday night for herself and as important
business absolutely required that she should avail
herself she politely asked Mr.. Lester if he would
substitute another piece for the next Saturday
night, in the place of the one already announced.
This Mr.. Lester was unwilling to do, and as Miss
Keene had made such engagements, not supposing
for moment, that MIR. Lester would object, it was
impossible to break them. And this alone is the
cause of the non-performance Of Miss Keene on
the night in question" d
The Hippodrome Closed.-The troupe of
Franconi gave their last entertainment on Satur-
day evening, when the company was paid off and
dismissed. The riders intend returning TO Eu-
rope, but the gymnastic artists, by far the most
talented portion OF the company, have hired the
GOStOn tHcdtTG sudbury street, WHICH tuSy lntcuu
opening on the 9Th of December. Among other
attractions, these geniuses will introduce the
novel performances of dancing and fighting bears,
trick dogs, monkeys French clowns and other
doings. Their entertainments will take the lead
in Boston for the time being.
Charge of Swindling.--Two young men,
named John H. Burns anG Cyrus King, on Satur-
day appeared before Justice Stuart and preferred
a complaint against Isaac r. Coward the writing
obs dafro ~ ,tnf
a watch and some jewery. The following adver-
| tisement, alleged to have been published by Go
ward, induced the compliments TO call and pay
over their money:
g WANTED To-DAY.--A clerk book-keeper and
Is statesmen in two warehouses; salaries $780,
5000 to $1,000, ordered at the New York Com
mercial College, and TO be fitted (boarded) in a
few days. Call from to IL at No. 423 9th street.
Guaranteed and salaries sure to-day
The compliments, hoping TO get good situations
called upon Coward, and by further representa-
tons made by him, as is alleged, Mr.. Barns was
induced TO intrust him with his watch, finger ring
pin and two gold studs, 10 be redeemed within
three months by $50. Soon after making the de-
post the compliments ascertaned that the whole
affair was humbug, and not being able to get
back their property they seek redress through the
police court. A warrant for the arrest Of the ac-
cused was Immediately issued by the magistrate.
Reception of John Mitchel.--The steamboat
Josephine, with large party of Irish residents,
and others on board, went down to Sandy Hook,
on Saturday afternoon, in the hope Of meeting the
California steamer now hourly expected, and re-
ceiying the Irish exilen John Mitchell, SO as
to bring him up 10 the city in advance. The
Josephine gave up the lookout yesterday, but
started this morning again al o'clock, with nu-
merous company and band of music.
The Cubans.--A debating society, composed of
Cubans residents in New York, has recently been
organized. The meetings are held every Sunday
evening, at Freemason's Hall. 600 Broadway. There
were about 100, or $50 persons there last Sunday
night.
Tragedy.--A sad tragedy, nearly resulting in
the death of one of the parties concerned, oc-
CURED at South Boston few days since. A man
residing ON Second street, belonging to the Catho-
lie church, has wife who was jealous Protest.
ant. Both were firm in their peculiar beliefs, and
each endeavored to persuade the other TO change.
At last the wife became so wrought upon by her
husband that she promised TO join the Catholic