New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-07-07
Sentence Of two Of Ias Tammany Hall Rioters.

Sentence OF two of fns Tammany Hall Rioters.
COURT or GENERAL sEssONs-Bsiors Judge BEBEE July
Athe opening OF the Court Tuesday morning the
Of the Tammany Hall Rioters who had also been convicted
OF en- assault upon Augustus schel ED we're called but
none but 1hsuas Wallis and Stephen Wlssn made their
appearance. They aragned az The bar wthOl any
objection being made by SIR John Cochran their coanss
Ills Honor Judge ebse said that from the evidence he
had DOUBT that the blow INDICTED upon person OF Mr.
SCbe struck by Wilson, and that the Court original.
j. we've not unanimous As 10 the amount Of punishment
which should be inflicted still he Of the opinion that
The sentence should be- much than that then
PROPOSED. The evidence Of Aid. Barr continued Judge
He0ee j. conclusive az anst Wilson, and there doubt
ihat he struck the blow which most cOwardy and
most unnany in It's character. The removal of sO9e Of
the members who then posed the Court had placed
hin in difficulty but tht he had 10 doubt OF his
peeucy pass sentence lie had htherts been unable
prepare written decision, bat should do go After some
uriher remarks. Judge B-bee then sentenced stephen
Nilsson to be imprisoned in the PenItenary for the period
Of six months
not active opinion that you also should sasr
mursonmen but the Court inclined to fine you and
sentence of the Court that you pay fac OF 800 and
sisud committed until the fine be paid
Mr. Cochran then arose and notice of his intention
Of carry ing the before the Supreme Court 70 test the
validity Of Judge Beebes competency 70 pronounce
tenCe
The sentence Of John Austin and bis brother was dos
Tred ill further day, in consequence Of the death Of
sister whose funeral they are about attending
Patrick Matthews, another Of the cOnyicts falling 10
sVer when his called, his bail declared for
ed and should h. not make his appear before the
adjournment Of the Court bench warrant sill be issued
for bis apprehension The other regular business of tho
Coui- as then proceeded with.
Charles Brennan, German, vas tried and convicted If
keeping disordeily house az No rs AnthOnyst Five
Poisis lie sentenced 70 the Pententiary for six
months.
Charles Day alias John A. CaBtsr implicated with
Charles She herd indicted for forgery passing
felt bills GU the Bank of Halogell Name placed
trial Officer Elder Of the Third District Police Court,
testified 10 arresting the pr-oner Caner and dndng
bis person hy Of the counterfeit bills Mr. Lsureus OF
No II seventh ay testified that the 18th nj. the pris-
desCnbed bills in payment for liquor and cigars No de-
tense made aud the prisoner convicted and
tened 20 the STATE Prison for eight years.
About four months since, Canter psrdOnsd out Of
State Prison by Gov seymour he having been sent there
for passing counterfeit money Shepherd, his accompce
Will be tried 10 day.
John Bennger indicted for grand larceny pleaded gull
~ the ndicmeE AID sentenced 10 tins State Prison
for Two years.
James Donnelly lad about IS years of age tried
and convicted of stealing four dozen six crsvas from the
store Of Mr. Journay, No IL Maiden lane, on the 2iIh alt
He was sent 10 the HaBse OF Refuge.
Bertha Phillips, servant girl was tired for stealing $50
from Mrs DeIheld, residing ~ No - Avenue b. WITH
whom che had made an engagement the same day I"O
or three Of the wtn being o the Jewish psrsuasiOn
were sworn in the usual way with their heads uncovered
ara their right hand upoa the Bible, whsTcaPontEo or
three Of the Jurymen who Of Ike persuasion object
ed 70 tceving their testimony the ground that ne fOm
usual with them had no. been complied With The VT
nesses then expressed willingness 10 be sworn according
10 the form adopted by those Of the jewish PERSUASION
which being dOAe trial proceeded. Inc prisoner WAS
convicted and sentenced State Prison for two years
The Court then adjourned for the day.