New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-21

however retained hs bold OF one Of the rascas. who
struggled with a. lis strength 10 release himself
Auoiet OF the gang came up and drew pistol
evidently with the intention Of iut;mdang the officer;
bu the officer not being frightened the fellow made
desperate attempt to reacCe his conpscen. The
ocer succeeding at this time getting MS club Tree,
gave the fellow rap with il the back Of the head
for is Interference. This rap had the desired effect,
and the fellow stumbled forward aud fell upon his face
when be WAS seclred without further trouble. The
remainder Of the gang then took fright AID off, and
are still a. large.
The eficer bore bis prisoner in triumph to the Po-
Ice Staten where he was recognized "a no ess per-
sonase than Johtny Miller. notorious burglar, who
hss figured conspcuousy in newspaper reports for sew
ea years past Upon being searched there was found
upon his person $3.50 in bank bills, drill bow, pow
der fssk and other burgiarious implements Millers
tue name is james Hudson. Recently he boss.ed that
he would commit burg garies in this city in spite of the
police.
To Officer Hays much praise ia due aud the arrest of
this notorious character may be considered one OF the
most important that has been made for come time.
The accused hss been sen. to the Tombs to await his
trial.
DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY II BGoADwAY.-
About IL o'clock Monday night, as Mr.. William X. w.
Chambers, with his wife, accompanied by Mr. +. II.
Roshore and his wife, passing up Broadway near
Ieor ard street. three fellows arm in arm coming in an
opposite direction ran sgairst Mr.. Chambers with such
violence as to turn him half way around. AT The
same moment, one of the men seized Mr.. Chambers
watch-guard and pulled his watch attached thereto.
from hs pocket. Mr.. Chambers placed his hand on
his pocket when another Of the ruians struck him
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snatched from Mr. Chambers hand an opera-glass,
and at given signal the theving trio ran off in differ
ent directions. The watch was pulled out Of his
pocket, and hung outside, but being fastened by
smother guard the thieves did not secure it. Mr..
Chambers leaving his wife in charge OF Mr. koshore,
pursued one of the fellows into oyser saloon, and
through the saloon to the rear OF the establishment,
where he caught him. and thence took him to the Fifth
Precinct Station House. The accused gave bis name
as John Thomas and committed to cell for the
rest of the night. Subsequently Thomas gave the
names Of his two companions, and said, II he Could
get out he would get the opera-gass the other eI'
CLOVIS had it." The accused was yesterday morning
taken before Justice Osborn aud committed to prison
for trial, the magistrate refusing bail Thomas Is
fifteen years Of age, native of Albany, and lives 10
Twenty sixth street He says he is not guilty. The
other fellows are known, and will be arrested
FFLoHIoUs AssACLT.-John Keepserre, German,
was arrested yesterday morning by Officer Lush
charged with havrg stabbed Michael Fitzpatrick three
times in the face and neck and in the left side with
knife infctirg dangerous wounds. Justice Osborn
locked the fellow up in default of 1900 bail.
REAL EsTA1F.-The following sales were maize yes
terday al the Merchants Exchange by A. D. bleecker
Son & Co.:
Riah title and interest 3s;oy and basement house aud
lot No subject TO inc mbrsnces OF 45JUo %
soy brow and lot ia West th st 95xlc5 10
5 90 hL house and lot No 222 Snlysns 2OxlOO sos!
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po. cI ot Gn w. U ,riin, to Isaerts st.. 521
-. ca,es. a7 te.t w of Smith.st ,.,..... S0G
~. vs. W "a S,stest sd io;nins ye.......... 200
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- ~ ~ - s,s,est adjoining above ............, as
io % 3 corner o rhorn and Smith 2C