The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-05

SUPPOSED EaBEzzixMHI IN THE Oryiox or THE RECEIVER
TAxM.On last Friday evening the Office OF the Re-
ceiver Of Taxes robbed of AGO. 900 Of which was
subsequently recovered. II appears that In order 70
the increased per centags to follow the LIST iust
there very great rush of taxpayers during the
tire day. and 500 900 was paid In. The regular clerks
and two three volunteers were kept constantly at work
until shortly after O'Clock when tho doors closed.
Most Of the clerks then proceeded to arrange their
fss Sr s sss M dsss
Hunt announced that 81 900 BILL two 500 bills and
token from his drawer. Mr. Hart, the head OF the de
parment immediately ordered the TO be secured and
son ard boldly declared that in his opntol
the thief of the clerks. AL these gentry pro
tested innocence but every one OF them was searched
officer was then searched, and the $1,000 bill
found twisted up, upon the hoor, fifteen or eighteen
was made, though the ofser spent until yesterday Ia
vesgasing the watter. The $500 still remains non e&
insentus.
ARamr OF cHwAxAs FOE Ass1 Z AND BArrnr.-on
Friday last William Thompson, China, arrested.
on charge Of having assaulted and beaten with broom
stick John Cronn Of the Emerald Isle who, 1t Is
alleged excited high degree the celestial blood Of the
Chinaman, by poing his too much into other peo
pes business, and not having sufficient regard for his
own. The consequence was, that Thompsoo's dander
that being tough broom no aimed heavy blow at the
crown Cronins head which laid the latter supinely
the ground, thus forcibly illustrating in strikins
the evil consequences o. nduging ton nu ,h in
usybodysm. John Achune and Patrick O'Brslagaan,
both baipg from the Celestial realms appeared before
Justice Osborne Yesterday TO go bail for their brother In
trouble John Achune, being worth two thousand
dollars in silks and satns, which he peddles about the
city bonds In the Of $500 for tia safe appear
Of Thompson, who was accordingly set ut liberty
The LATE STARRING AFFRAy.-Jehn Baird brought
before Justice Osborne yesterday morning, 70 be iden
fed by Peter Boyle whom he stabbed the Goth Of No
vember In the breast with penkniie nnicng severe
wound, from the effects of which he confined to he
New York Hospital for weeks Baird was immedi
ately recognized by the wounded man, aud was c,mmt
Ted to await examination The accused alleges that Boy 10
first assailed him and struck him nj times He
In wiedges having stabbed Boyle bat says 1t scci
dental, and occurred unattended by him during the
struggle between them.
FIRE IN PARK srRKEr-About half past two O'Clock yes.
teIday afternoon FIRE Uncovered 10 the second
story back Of house No. Oh Park street occupied by
John Francis (colored,) sailors boarding house.
Dutch woman named Rarbare Mitchell, had washing
in the room before the discovery of se
she went into the yard with clothing and on her
return found lot Of clothes FIRE the stove The
few pale OF before spread beyond the clothing
Loss about $40 no insurance.
PRESENTATION TO A Cry OfFIcIAL--0n Monday even ing
the clerks in the Office OF the Register Of this city made
presentation OF gold watch and chain, valued at $25,
to Hcato N Sherwood late Assistant Deputy Register.
The affair took place Patterns Hotel and the presents
ton ade by John j. Doane, Register behalf OF
the clerks. Among those who participated Joseph
g. Taylor and Joseph Southwofth.
FIRE IN READR Satisfactorily before o'clock Last
evening the alarm of fire in the Esth district
by stove pipe touching the wood partition the pre-
street. 1t was soon extngnished with but triaing
damage.