The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-13

Wm. rhaeker, Cash. Charles Wright, Pres't I
bill of the above description was passed by Per.
kins to Cornelius Smith, of No, 81 avenue D, in pay
ment for piece of pork, receiving SO so in good
change. Two other bills Of the same description
and bank, Of The same denomination, were passed by
Perkins, one on Robert G. Gardner, of No. l56
avenue c, and the other on Henry Waltmann, at the
corner OF avenue G and Ninth street. On the
arress OF Perkins he became much alarmed, and
confessed his guilt and disclose to the officers that
ne had received the bills from Charles Stratton. The
officers knowing that Stratton was then under iodict
nent, and out on bail, for pas sing and dealing in
spurious money went forthwith in pursuit Of STRAIT
ton and in short period succeeded in taking him
into custody. When arrested Straston denied having
any counterfeit money about him, but when searched
$40 altered bill on the Citizens Bank, Worcester
ard two $50 bills on the State Stock Security Bank
Bank, Boston and 81 bill on the saltwater
Canal Bank, Maine, were found In addition to the
above, Perkins passed another of the Farmers and
Drovers Bank, on Philip Messenger, of No. 1873 ave-
nue. o. There being no doubt Of the guilty intent Of
the accused parties JUST e Stuart before whom they
were taken, committed them to prison for trial.
CHANGE OF BUYING GOODS UNDER FALSE REPRE-
sENTATIoNs-sEvERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS IN
yoLylD IN THE CASE.
Yesterday mornisg officers Moore and Cargill, of
the Second district police esurt, arrived in town
from Buffalo, having in their custody Michael Pin
ner, merchant Of that city, whom they arrsled on
warrant issued by Justice Stuart, wherein he
stands charged, on the complaint Of Psrren Bur-
dick, of the firm OF Burdick h Cook, wholesale
grocers, Of No. 256 From. street, with having
purchased of them, on credit. in April and July
last past, quantity of merchandise, amount
ing in value to upwards of 81 500, under alleged
false and fraudulent representations, as set forth
in the affidavit of Mr. Burdick. to whom the re-
presentations bad been made prior TO the selling of
The goods 1t seems that in April Mr. Primer called
at the store OF the conpaiDants, and stated that he
wished to make purchase Of goods on a credit. aud,
with a view ofinduc,ng them to trust him. represent.
ed himself to be wealthy man, keeping store in Buf
falo, having stock in trade at his store amounting
to 100000 and upwards, also from five to seven
thousand dollars cash, in addition to which he owned
some real estate, at or near Buffalo, valued at be-
tween 81 900 and So 900, free of ncurnbrances and
that there was due htm from his customers for goods
sold, more than $40 900: that all, the principal
part OF them, were good debts aud would be paid
His business was very profitable, and from the re-
cent increase Of sales he was about opening q whole
sale store, that he cweS no debts of importance and
in fact wss perfectly solvent and responsible. man.
Under these representations believing them to be
correct and true, the firm sold him bill of goods on
q credit amounting to upwards of "a 900, and in
July following $500 worth more, merely upon the
faith of the representations. In August following
before cancelling the indebtedness Mr.. Pinner made
an assignment of al bis goods and property to John
Michaels, bis brother in law, TO secure him, (Mr.
Michaels.) os alleged for borrowed money said to be
over SIC 600. The assets of the concern only
exhibited some 1000, when it was known that
goods had been purchased from New York mer-
chants amounting to upwards Of $4,000. A bill Of
goods, amounting to 81 600, was purchased on
credit of Beach Il KIowton at about the same time
the purchases we're made from Burdick & c ook, and
under the same circumstances Of representations as
set forth in an affidavit made by Mr.. Knowlton,
which forms part Of subject matter in the com
plant now preferred by Mr.. Burdick 1t is alleged
by the compliments that the representations made
by MIR. Primer were false and untrue, and made
merely to effect the purchase and possession Of the
property, with an intent TO defraud. Other
tile firms in this city said to be alss sufferers to
various amounts. The prisoner was conveyed before
the magistrate, who committed him to await an eX-
animation on the charge
A Charge of Libel-dn Election Squabbe-On
Friday complaint Of libel was preferred before JUS
ti:e Boeart, by Daniel W. Clark of the Fourth ward,
(Member OF Assembly elect) against James Mcclure,
OF the same ward, in consequence of the circulation
of hand bill, signed by Mr.. Mcclure, and posted
about the ward just prior to the election, asserting
that Mr.. Clark had been convicted of en- offence,
which accusation was untrue and now Mr. Clark
seeks redress through the criminal court. Mr..
Mcclure and Mr.. Clark we're both running for the
same Office at the last election, and the hand bills in
questioJ had been got and circulated with view, as
suppoa of operating the voters Of that district.
Mr.. Mcclure appeared before the magistrates yester
day morning, with his counsel, Mr.. McKeon and en-.
tered into the required bail Of $780, to answer the
charge.
Cnoyye # Perjury Dismissed Asoina NJ r. r. Del0a,lo
By Justice Stuart -ome few days ago charge OF perjury
alleged against T. r. Delgado By Audus Cazard Upon
the investigation before the magistrate the evidence did
not in the opinion OF the Court sustain the plant
The following is copy Of letter from the counsel
ployed 10 the case - NEW York, Nov. H. 1853.
7. p. DIGADo, Ed
DEAR srR-In reply to your note Of the 18th inst,
have 10 inform you That JUST stuart has dis missed the
charge Of perury preferred against you by Andus C.zar
the prosecutors statement Itself showing that such
offence committed We take great plea 10 in
form you OF the result for in this matter believed
that you have been grossly wropgsd We have doubt
the result OF the Interior sdngs you been adj
vised TO adopt will fully justify thb opinion.
HENRY L. CLINTON,
GEORGE W. BUSHNELL.
7. S.-Ycu are at liberty to make whatever of this
letter you may deem proper,
Nav0l Intelligence.
Mr. VIM Sewsl', Chef Englneet in the Navy, has re.
signed. He Of the oldest and most experienced
engineers in the service We understand the cause of
bis resignation the refusal Of the Department to
grant him short leave Of absence which he consider ed
an uninterrupted service Of upwards Of eight years had
somewhat entitled him TO- especially when other chief
engineers have been allowed the privilege one
stance extending to three years with the additional pri
vilege Of receiving the eoun engineer of ner
chant steamer during that period veil his pay as
officer OF the navy.