The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-03
Police IntellfZence.

rhonAbLS AChUkk In THE SIXTH WARD.
Last evening man named Michael Cornelius was dig
covered by ofcer Gisgan, Of the sixth ward lying in
ysrd the Of No IL Baxter street. in an insensble
condition. and suffering from the effects Of fatal stab in
hi- 'ef breast As yet is unknown how he received his
wound He appeared be under the Influence OF Booor
and could give NO statement to how he was stabbed
cornelius has long been Of ntemperase habits aud In con-
sequence his family was compelled leave him some
tonavan lane into the yard Of No II baxter street
where be fell into kind Of cellar Information was gve
to onccr Gliean by person who bm fal thinking
that be might probably be injured and when the ocer
took him out, he found him with blood Il was
stated stated by the residents Of the place that the
" before in some days, and that there had
been ho disturbance in the nghborhood during the day.
Cornelius must therefore have his wound in some
bar room difficulty, and making his way home 70 No
4e Pearl street as bes he could having idea that hi
stab was Of serious Ldre. Efforts have been made by
the Cfce 10 discover bis assaiant but up 10 late hour
Ss had been Cornelius removed Ia the,
H'si al where bis wound was miued by the physi-
Clans :, ho think tia. his recover doubtful He may
p,ss.by sufficiently give some information as
10 who committed the deed. He rs a middle aged man
anu has o. late been employed aborer in the firm of
Grinnel, Mnturn Co.
AN AFFAIR OF HONOR BETWEEN BILLY HuLLIGAN
AND CAPT RIvIERE
The clancy were In high state of excitement on
Saturday night, in consequence of which was in
circulation 10 the effect that Billy Mulgan and Captain
Rvere had fought duel which resulted the gallant
Zcuave being badly wounded. Upon making inquiries in
regard to the matter yesterday reporter learned tho
following particulars in relation the affair which may
not be unnteesng to the Of readers:-AuIhgan
sn6 Rviere, appears have been bad terms Of late.
On Frday the parties met Broadway, when words
passed between them Of not altogether pacific nature.
Michigan remarked that he considered the Captain much
beneath his notice, whereupon the ZOuave very politely
handed the gentleman his card and challenged him 70
combat the Eysian Fields Hoboken on the fol-
lowing morning Mnlligan accepted the cartel chose pig
,os as weapons ana promised to be on hand at early
hour. Agreeable to arrangement the belgerents with
their seconds, met at Hoboken, but, like the King Of
Marched Up the hill and down again.
and returned TO New York without firing = single shot
MugaE says that the Captain showed the white feather
anu Bak ridiculous excuse lef, the ground On
lay III his not being provided with second who could
speak English that the meeting had " be adjourned
place is bard to say The probability is that the affair
has gone as far intended both sides and that
the chances OF any blood being spilled are slim Al all
events the knowing ones anticipate further difficulty
between these heroes that any feverish anxiety
public may have in regard TO the matter may abated
forthwith The valuable lives of two of our most worthy
eiow ciuzens are yet spared to u.s. How deeply THANK
ful We ought to feel.
DESPERATE LcvKR.-Abraham Makson, young man
OF respectable appearance, brought before Justice
Steers charge Of threatening kill Elias somers Of
No 1e7 Centre street, because the latter would givo
his danghte In marriage 10 the prisoner 50 intense was
the passion Of the defendant the lady that no be-
sfged her dwelling place almost daily and sought oy ,
visits OF the prisoner became annoying tnat II 90
obliged TO threaten the dstur Der " ms peace
with raw hide. Whereupon the desperate fover waxed
~roth and gave vent TO his Indignation IN writing, as
follows
Mr. so.rRsI write you for the last time @ 4 you don't give
daughter for wife VIII SHOOT you oeioc ns npy
day is ,ver. Your enemy, a. "ninSON.
The magistrate required the prisoner to give bail TO
answer.