The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-03
Police Intelligence.

CApSURK or TWO DESPERATE THEvEs-About three o'clock
yesterday morning policeman Bennett Of the Fourteenth
precinct discovered two thieves, named James Mangle
and William Simpson, robbng man named James Reid,
while the latter lying asleep upon stoop in Elizabeth
street. he officer approached the spot With much eau
ton but before he could lay his hands upon the thieves
they started off and up side street, Simpson going In
the direction Of Broadway, and the other seeking to
cape the Bowery The alarm rap having been given,
officer Borst responded Fastening the spot pursued
Of the thieves while officer Bennett took opposite
in pursuit Of the other Simpson caught with
out much trouble, but Mange's arrest attend
ed with more than ordinary excitement and in
h nnd Bangle 1'' dre% pistol fast oa gaming n
pocket and took deliberate aim at the head of his pur-
@ Eo'uuay the cap snapped or elise the
fugitive, and by lucky shot with his revolver succeed
ed N putting bullet through tho calf Of Manges Leg
to dead halt, and rendering hts capture a work OF
little effort Upon his way to the station house the pr
with an oath that his pistol had missed Are be had de-
pended II to rid himself OF the presence Of bis puf
Justice Brennan q. the Essex Market Police Court where
they were committed for trial On charge OF attempt at
robbery. Acomplsiot wa. also made against Mansis.
he will probably be sent to the State prison.
DRuGGKD, EoBBsD, TAKEN IN AND DONE FoR-Mlchsel
passenger by the Empire City, recently arrived
from Aspinwall, started out tour Of inspection
through the Sixth ward Saturday night and after i'm
billing several times brought up the establishment Of
James Curham, alias Billy Smith, No. 40 Worth street.
There be fell In with genius named Curtis, who claimed
70 be old acquaintance from California, and several
more drinks were mbbed. friend OF Curtis coon at.
forwards entered and another round Of Jersey lightning
was called for This last glass proved too much for mr.
shaIkcy he became completely Frustrated under rs Of
fects and quietly resigned himself to Morpheus tho
tender meicies Of his friends. How lopg he slept he
hardly knew but when be returned to OF
bis posi;on ho found bis cash account shor. by 500
in gold coin. A three cent piece was all that
was lett him to get breakfast wi.h the fol-
lowing mOIning. Meeting Policeman Go.isn in tho
street. the viCtmzcd individual made known hs loss and
gave the officer such information eventually 70 tho
arrest OF the supposed thieves Durham found in
Water street. having abandoned his old place Worth
street. while Curtis discovered In Brooklyn The pri-
eoners brought befo Juctce Connolly a. the Lower
Police Court, yesterday, when they committed FOR
examination. Durham made partial confession Of bis
guilt but Mir Curtis dice any intention or hs part "a
drug, rob or take IN, intmated in the affidavit of
the complainant No part Of the stolen money been
recovered, but the police are sangune (they always
fre) OF Being able to restore the whole OF il 70
the owner in the course Of day or two.
CowARDLY ASSAULT UPON AN OLD MAN John Farrell
lad brought before Justice Qackenbush on charge
Of assautng ola gentleman named Russell j. Green in
= most cowardiy manner. Sir. Green rebuked young
Farre for something he had been DOING when tho atssr
picked up large atone and threw at the head Of sas
complainant, inGioting severe wound in the temple
from which the blood flowed in torrents The injured
man was taken to his bomein West Twenty second street.
where ne lay unconscious Tor three hours from the effects
OF the blow. The magistrate committed Farrell for trial.
BuRGIAMEs Michael Sullivan was arrested BY olicers
Muller and Latter, Of the Fifth precinct, on charge OF
breaking into the pied house No rs franklin street.
Louis Fox and Owen Hennigau were similarly situated
tney were caught in the estog saloon, No 159 South
street. where they had secreted themselves for the pur
pose Of stealing Tho prisoners committed for ex
animation BY Alderman Brady.