The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-01

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He then selected gold watches and chains valued at
ea3o, remarking TO the that II he accompanied
- s on BOARD with .he Sasetes ne ~Said pay MN
she eironomoter box, he wished to purchase
ehrenometer. The storekeeper thought he had good
customer, and started OFT with Capt Williams their
way, however, Williams called in at the porter house
Of James and Chatham streets and asked r Mr.
Smith, with whom he said he wantt 20 leave BOO for
the shipment Of his AS Mr. Smith not there
suspicion came the mind of the icsseer that
Capt Williams might be humbuq ana IL tho. efore did
not entrust him with the watches. WnGsss here left
the jeweller saying that before he went "a rd ship
vas necessary for him to Mr.. Smith, On the return
OF the eweer to his store he sent for Sergeant Martin,
OF the reserved TO whom he related the circum
stances; the officer felt convinced the fellow was a
ing found him in Mr.. Smiths house, taking supper.
The officer signal to Mr.. smith, and Williams was
corner Of James and Chatham streets Here the officer
showed himself. Williams became suspicious, and said
Ne was going into the yard but instead OF ne
his manouyIe, out OF sido aoor ana caught MN
inst he came from the alley Said he to the officer
'What's all this conspiracy mean against me?' "No-
thing much, the officers reply, "ony you must go
to the Tcmbs with me-" On their way to the Tomb, the
prisoner whispered into the ear OF the officer Don't
take to the Tombs ynu can make $50 out of me by
taking me to the Navy Yard I'm deserter But, =
keep me there for two days" The following
morning the officer conveyed Brown back to the
shin Capt Brooks then ordered prisoner to PUT in
double irons The very next day Brown caused through
aeccmpce, subpoena TO be sent ON board the ship,
calling his attendance at the court in Brooklyn wit
Brown sent in charge of corporal and sentinel to
the court They remained there all day. and when the
court adourned of the prisoner had not been
called He then remarked to the corporal shall have
10 again Tomorrow As they returning back
into the yard Of porter house. the request complied
with the corporal remaining in the house. where he wait
Cd for long time; and Brown did not make his ap-
pearance the corporal searched the yard and then dsco
eyed that his prisoner had fled by jumping the fence
This the last heard Of Brown until about
ten days ago carriage drove up the residence Mrs
out jumped Mr. Brown, and in great haste called upon
q the pse ssd he Miller
by the newspapers, madam you advertise the loss OF
your child. l have arrested an Englishwoman in our
city in whose possession have found your child On
searching her baggage found eleven hundred pounds
sterling She has away from England, and have
from the description have the least doubt is yours
Ohi dear me said the mother with eyes full OF tears
what shall do, Captain?' swell, said he, g. you
must send some one on with me- on my return. can
not 60 back tonight /" Oh! dear me, no; You must
stop with US TO- night Very well replied the Captain
call in the morningin season to take him to the Pha
depha cars and he would then him all together and
guest of the household the best was provided and
at the usual hour they all retired to rest. But so
with the Captain his restless prevented his sleep
ing until he first ascertaned the contents of trunk
standing in his This he broke open, and dis
covered suit of clothes which about fitted him,
and in addition there $50 in money The clothing
he put his person. and the money in his pocket leav
ing his old suit the chair and in the dead Of night
key. In the morning the family lup early,
prepared excellent breakfast, and their guest
sent to his room; the door was found to be locked;
they knocked and knocked the family became alarmed
e door "t te to s
behind that he not only impostor, but robber
also.
We next hear of this swindling rogue in Albany, Of
(which We copy the following from the Albany EVENING
AH0s:-
person arrived at the City Hotel on Saturday after
noon and registered himself 'John B. Bernard" He
subsequently called the porter and told him TO obtain
horse and carriage Tor him, as ne wished TO see the
nguished arrvaln took possession Of the conveyance
drove around town, finally refining up at the jewelry
TO purchase lady's gold watch Quite number
shown him. when he altered his mind, and purchased
the storeea fine gold neck chain, weighing some 80
dwts., worth about 1872 and large heavy ring worth
Sl2 After this he requested Mr. W. to have some one
accompany him to Governor Seymours saying that the
Governor intimate friend of hsthat he designed
making presents of the articles to ladies visiting
there, and that he would, upon their acceptance cash
the BILL MIR. W deputed his for the purpose, and
they took the carriage and drove OFF, Before leaving
however, he borrowed quarter from Mr.. W. to Civ
The little boy who outside, holding his horse. In
stead of going to Governor Seymours, he went to tn
residence nee of Of " ~ IL ruyn Esd in Elk street and
the 'gent" asked him if Mr.. p. was at home The
want replied in the negative when he said he would
mate friend of his, and wishing to address letter to
him. The servant supposed all was right and conducted
II believe win 60 down stairs my servant await
ing outside with my carriage" The servant says
replied, 'No: wish to speak to him privately" He
went down to Mr. Williams son, who patiently wait
ing for the cash, and says to him. "By-the-bye, one
thing have forgotten; my wife is here, wish you
would take the carriage go back to the store and get for
her of your best gold bracelets, set in with diamonds
and your return here, will then cash the bill in fu
Young Williams supposed no fraud was intended took
the carriage and drove to the store He related to his
father what had taken place, when Mr. Williams be-
Aornn ain M mi min had n
duped. He Immediately sent for officer at the second
station who at obeyed the summons, and accom-
panied him to the residence of Mr. Pruyn Upon arriv
ing there the accomplished rascal had stepped out rep
resentng to Mr. Ps servant that pressing business de-
he would be found again Mr. Ps residence in the lat
Ter part Of the evening This was evidently rnse to
- hs % m
snavailing The last that was seen of the rascal was
about O'Clock last evening in De Witt street when he
Mr.. McCatfrey and at entered into
conversation with him, hough entire strangely rep
sesenting that he brother countryman Of hts aud
asked him if he would have the kindness to loan him his
cap coat, he merely wished to play trick upon
young lady of whom he was enamored. At first Mr..
Nee demurred but finally consented to exchange with
waiting for hour for him, making his mind that he
taken in and done for Though he had, by far the
best of the bargain notice to the police of the
Third district but too late to accomplish his arrest
This certainly, is considered one Of the most daring
reckless swindlng operations that has for many years
taken place in this city any other 1t looked upon
~ unparalleled in police annals 1t evidently shows the
perperaor to DO an adrot and he and one
well posted in his nefarious business The police
s the alert, and confident, long, that this
eng scoundre will be arrested, and justice meted out
70 him. Among the different aliases assumed by him
te ones below: Capt Hart, Of H. b. M service, sta
TONED at Halifax q Monsen," and Mcclellan" aud
~Bernard" The following note was found yesterday
morning. by officer Bonahan in PATRON street. which is
supposed to have been written by Bernardo at Pruyns
and dropped by him to mislead the police
Nv DEAR MoSsEII-Drop me line with your advice, in
JOHN B. ADAMS, Troy.
The authority gives the following account of his
arrest:-The noticed by yesterday succeeding
of the most adroit swndes, arrested board
the steamboat Isaac Newton early on Sunday morning,
under the following circumstances After srong about
this city for hour more and dropping in various
places to drnk-to and from which places he traced
by the pocehe made his way TO the Isaac Newton just
she leaving the wharf. lie jumped aboard aud
the boat pushed off. He then safely and securely
ont Of the reach of our police stated yesterday
he had swa pped his coat and with rshman the