The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-13
Court % General Sessions,
Before Judge Russell.

july l2.-There was a large amount of business
transacted in this Court on Monday, but in conse-
quence OF the prisoners having nterposed pleas OF
guilty to the various charges preferred against them
the services of the jury not called into requis
ton, and the Court adjourned at noon.
Soon after the City Judge took his seat ON the
bench, the Grand Jury presented another batch OF
indictments and then retired to resume the discharge
of their duty.
To-day having been set down for the trial of Leroy
Kuscher for the murder of the boy Mccarthy in
William street, the prisoner was placed at The bar
His appearance is feminine, and does not indicate
gross animal tendencies
Mr. Larrowe proceeded to read an affidavit of his
associate counsel in support of motion for the fur
tber postponement of the case. 1t will be remem-
bered that the counsel stated he admitted cue homi
eide, but expected to establish the hereditary in ami
ty OF the prisoner The affidavit stated chat the
commissioner appointed to take testimony in
New Jersey had not succeeded as vet
procuring the evidence of Judge Runyon, very
important witness, who knew the family OF the ac-
cused and would be able to prove his insanity. He
was expect back in New Brunswick in q few days.
Counsel said that he could not proceed to trial with
out that evidence.
The Assistant District Attorney reminded the
Court that the trial was positively set down for
Monday.
JuuSe hlSsei oDSefNeu tndt ltasnucu as Mr. Lar
rowe had acted in good faith during his conduct Of
the case, and that the life of the prisoner was at
stake, he did not feel justified in hurrying him on to
trial. He was, therefore, remand-d till thursday
bat it is not probable that he will be tried before
August.
The case of John Donnelly, charged with perpe-
tratng feonious assault upon police officer was
the next called up. Mr.. Spencer said that the
accused was also charged with committing an nn-
provoked assault on Mr.. Leslie, who now lay at the
point Of death. He moved that as it was probable
Donnely would be tried for murder. and that as the
present charge related TO the assault upon Mr. Les
ie it would be an act of justice toward the prisoner
TO remand him for the present. His defence, in
either would be that at the time OF the commits
sion of the offence Donnelly was aboring under
mania apofu. The prisoner was remanded till the
next term.
Eliza Croline a very respectable looking girl was
placed at the bar charged with felonious assault
upon woman in the First ward. BY advice of Mr.
Spencer she pleaded guilty to assault and battery,
which plea was accepted by the District Attorney
who stated to the Court that il a case which re-
commended itself strongly to the mercy of his Honor
The accused having been called prostitute by the
complainant (who failed to appear, under the ex
citement OF the foul aspersion she seized pistol
and shot her. but fortunately the wounds were not
fatal Mr.. Sedgwick said that as woman's honor
aud character was as dear to her as her life he
no ped the clemency Of the Court would be exer
cised in her behalf.
Judge Russell accordingly suspended judgement
remarking, however, that il Miss Croline was ever
charged with any criminal offence, he would give
her the full penalty Of the law. She was imme-
diately joined by her friends, who in sympathy
with the audience, congratulated her her release
from custody.
George Stinson pleaded guilty to grand larceny
and was sent to the State prison for two years.
William Lee and Samuel Clay charged with grand
larceny, pleaded guilty to an attempt to commit
that offence and were remanded for sentence.
James Ryan was charged with stealing horse
and wagon. the property of Governor William
Pinckney The evidence against the prisoner
not very conclusive; but he was advised to plead
guilty and by doing so was sent to the State prison
for two years-the lowest term the law allowed.
Edward Moore. indicted for robbery. pleaded
guilty to an assault with intent TO rob, and was sent
to the pententiary for one year.
John Martin. jointly indicted with William II.
Curtis, for burglary in the first degree. pleaded
guilty TO the fourth degree OF that crime. In conse
quence OF his previous good character aud in view of
that being his first offence he was sentenced to two
years imprisonment in the State prison.
John Smith alias Langdon. Thomas Murtha and
Michael McCabe were jointly indicted for burglary
June broke into the dwelling house of John " Lane,
237 East Eighteenth street, and stolen various arti
cles They all pleaded guilty to an attempt to COM
nit that offence, for which il they had been tried and
convicted they could be sent to the State prison
for life and for a term not less than ten years
Smith twas sent to Sing Sing for three
YEAR and two months, and Murtha for three years
and three months-they being the worst of the gang
McCabc was the youngest, and, as he furnished i'm.
portsnt information to the officers the City Judge
sent him to the penitentary foe one year.
Michael M,Cabe--not the prisoner of the same
name sentenced this morning having been indicted
for burglary in the third degree very prudently
pleaded guilty to petit larceny He will be sem
fenced on Saturday.
George W. Herrck, charged with forgery in the
second degree, pleaded guilty 10 the fourth grade of
that offence and was remanded for sentence.
Chas. Brown, oolored, pleaded guilty to assault
and battery and was sentenced to the peniteutiary
for six months.
jeremiah Mcdonald pleaded guilty to grand lar
ceny, which makes his address, Tor the next two
years, Sing Sing prison.
Edward z. Connolly, q youth, stole check for
$780, and sent To the lougc OF Refuge, he being
under seventeen years of age.
The calendar having been exhausted. the Jury was
discharged and the Court adjourned till Tuesday.