The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21

BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF THE CONFIDENCE GAME.
A few days ago young man, named Irwin Moore,
native OF Toronto Canada West arrived the st. Njoho
las Hotel on his way south Being in feeble saar OF
health, he Intended spending the winter in Florida and
accordingly he to New York for tho purpose of
taking ono OF the Charleston steamers his Journey
South. While stopping at the 81 Nicholas ne made the
acquaintance Of one Of the many slippery characters
frequent large hotels who rofessed 10 be
of Moores, and went far say that he ais,
was bound for Charleston en- roae for Florida Tor tho
good Of his health. The sharper thought Il would be n
capital idea for Moore TO sail in the steamer and
travel TO Florida with him. The arrangement suited
Moore exactly, and he consequently enrapped and
robbed in the approved style the sequel will shoN
On Saturday afternoon Moore's acquaintance signiAed y
desire to sail in the Charleston boat which left at O'Clock
T. M and asked the former If he ready for the jour
ney Moore readily acceded TO the pan and the two left
the hotel for the purpose Of making little purchases
preparatory to packing up their traps. On their way
down town the sDndler suddenly remembered that no
had taors bill pay before taking his leav of Gotham
and asked Moore If he would accompany him 70 the
cothcrs place Of business. Moore replied in the arma
tive, and the pair proceeded down Broadway as far
Demonicos, when who should they meet but the very
man they were IN search o. Tho tailor, man Of bust
dunned the sharper for the bill Tho sharper de-
hs ne ss o down BIN to on ss' Ss ' y
Trust and banking Company with great flourish
pronounced it all right, but said he had not change.
Sharper was puzzled but did not long remain in q quan
dary Turning to Moore he asked him if he could change
the BILL and thus be relieved Of the presence Of tho
dem'd aior" Moore hcsitated instant finally
drew out his wallet and handed the change. Tho
hesitation at first evinced by Moore seemed hurt
feelings of the sharper He would not have his friend
doubt one moment, and accordingly he insisted on his
going into nelmonco To see IL the b was net All correct
Moore thought there could be harm in trying but
entered the saloon full OF faith 10 the honesty OF his
friend No sooner had he got inside the self shutting
door OF Mr. Demonicos establishment, than Mr.. sharper
took to his heels and escaped The victim applied tho
office OF the Deputy Superintendent for relief, but got
RonnEp IN House. or III FAmE-william Proctor a
resident of was ind In
house of i'll fame at No. 90 Park street, Saturday
night, and while there he robbed Of pocketbook
containing SIP. The complainant, in affidavit made
before Justice Welsh, at t Lower Police Court forth
that he was induced to enter the house in question by
women, named Anne McGann and Bridget Kinney; that
while in room with these he lost his wallet
which as he snpposcs taken from his pocket
and passed to Bridget who safely disposed before he
discovered the loss The magistrate issued
the arrest Of the accused and also for the apprehension
the keeper Of the house. Mary Waters Anne and Bridget
were committed for trial on charge Of grand larceny,
while Mrs Waters held TO bail answer the charge
Of keeping disorderly house.
STEALING CIkRGYsAs's GowS.-Daniel Martin was
brought before Justice Brennan the Essex Market Police
Court charge of having burglarously entered St.
Thomas church. OF Broadway Houston street.
and stealing theretrom gown belonging TO the pastor,
the Rev William T. Morgan of No IA Fourth street The
accused found with the stolen property his posses
sion Martin was committed for trial.
CHARGE BURGLARY. Edward Branngan and Charles
Martin arrested charge Of having burgariously
entered the ONCE OF Charles Roberts AT No 26S Cherry
street. Tho accused nabbei the premises and
handed over TO the police. Justice Brennan
mittcd the prisoners Tor trial.
PASSING COUNTERFEIT MosEy.-tharles Runnion, boat
man, arrested charge of passing counterfeit $40
bill the Bank Of Rondout the store OF r. 2acharas
IN Battery place Justice Brennan committed the prisoner
for examination.
COMPLAINT DrsaEsEDTbe complaint for false prcences
preferred against Mr. J. Hooss has been dismissed and
the accused has been honorahly discharged from all fur
thor attendance in this matter.