New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-10-12


OTHERS WoUsDED-Yesterdsy morning, about III
O'Clock, a. FIVE mea were at work painting one side
OF The Sectional Dock al Pier No. AZ East River the
platform upon which they were standing suddenly
gave way ard precipitsted four Of them into the In
terror o. the dock while the fifth wa thrown outs de
into the water. One Of these falling inside, named
Leonard Helzee, German, was instantly killed The
others Henry u. Merritt, James Taylor, William b.
Robertson, and George Morrill, were more or less In
jured. Merritt was very badly wounded, aud was i'm
medistely conveyed to the City Hospital. Robert
cons injuries were even serious and it lie feared
they VIII prove fatal. He was conveyed 70 his resi-
oeIce, No 90 Forsyth street, where medical assist
arce was immediately rendered him. james Taylor
slightly injured, and carried to his home, No.
3i3l Water street. Morrill,, who fell into the water
sustained no serious in jury and able to take
Of himself after getting lahore. These five men, it
appears, had taken a contract TO paint the whole Of
the Sectional Dock and the staging wa one Of their
own, aud had been put up by themselves. They
state that i was the same one on which they hsd
worked for several days previous. The accident was
cauled by some portion Of the support breaking,
which let the whole platform down. The body of
Hezee conveyed TO the Seventh Precinct Station
House, where Coroner Jackman soon arrived. After
viewing the body and the place where the accident
occurred be decided to adjourn the inquest until this
morning. when the attendance Of the necessary wit
nestes can be secuted.
ARREST OF Mr.. WARREs LELAsD.-On Saturday
of last week, at Colchester Conn, a complaint was
made against Mr.. Warren Leland Of this city, charg-
ing him with conspiracy with Samuel Jones the de-
fsultng cashier Of the late Colchester Bank, for the
purpose Of deraudng that institution. The complaint
was made at the instgation Of the defsuter himself
Mr.. Leland, it seems, as assignee of Jones Wilcox,
has in his hands certain asset which he holds for the
benefit Of Joness creditors. These assets Jones de-
manded OF Leland, who, Of course, refused to give
them up, holding them as he did in trust for other
parties. Thereupon Jones made application TO jug
tice OF tie Peace in Colchester, ard prevailed upon
him to enter this complaint ysinst Mr.. Leland Con-
siderable excitement has grown out of this affair at
Colchester and vicinity.
EEw-YoRK DETECTIVES AT ALBAsY.-The good
people of Albany fully to appreciate the services
Of the New.York detectives who were in attendance
there during the fair. The following notice appeared
in The Albany Times Of Monday morning
The NEw-YoRK DETECTyEs.-The great service
performed by the detective force, sent to this city by
Gen. Amos Pisbury Of New York. entities them TO an
expression Of appreciation and the press will but echo
the sentiments Of every Albanian or stranger visiting
suavity and willingness at any moment to perform
any service required Of them. BY their presence the
most elaborate plans Of large gang of thieves aud
robbers were completely upset In attending the arm
walls Of railway trains and the steamboats, they were
enabled to spot aud caution every professional thief
and by gentle intimaton made them aware that they
could not operate To Gen. PilsbuIy proper return
should be made for detailing the officers to visit and
insisting that no pecuniary remuneration should be
received. The force composed of Captains Squlres
and Coulter, and Officers Elder, McCord, Dusenbury,
Sowey, Smith. Eusace, Frost and Denton-the latter
two belong in Brooklyn.
At the Norwich Conn County Fair, where there
were none of the New-York detectives, the rogues
resped a rich harvest, though not half so many
people were present as assembled at Albany. Num-
bers of people lost their pockstbooks, and other
wise. victimized by the hght-fngered fraternity.
BRUTALLr OUTRAGED.-Hannah Lehman OF No.
l5S Washington street alleges that, few evenings
ago, while che was walking the Battery, several
persons brutay assaulted her. knocking her down. and
four Of them outraging her person. Afterward, she
charges, Thomas Curtis and one or two others came
along, when Curtis again assaulted her. Her cries
alarmed him, and, while attempting to run away, he
was arrested by Officer Hennesly Hannah recog-
nzed the accused of the persons who assaulted
and outraged her person, and Justice Connolly COM
mitted him, in default Of 81 600 BAIL
THE SrABBrSG ARRAY IL PELL STREEr.-At an
early hour on Tuesday morning Krmans, who stabbed
Dennis McIIenry 10 Pe street on the previous night,
surrendered himself TO the authorities, and said he
would have done 60 sooner, but did not wish to be
locked up all night He says he simply acted on the
defensive, and considers himself justified in what he
did. Yesterday afternoon, the wounded man being
considered in a critical condition, Coroner Jackman
proceeded to the City Hospital and held an antemor-
tenn examination. TIE testimony elected embraced
the facts as published by yesterday morning. The
Jury rendered verdict that the stabbing was unjust
fable Krimsns is still in custody, and will be held to
await the result of McHenrys injuries
DIsMIssEp.-The charge Of obtaining money under
fse against Waiter Fuller by Ballard Herder
son Of Wall street Of which appeared in The IRIS
uxE few DAYS since dismissed by Justice ousckenb1sh
there being sufficient evidence to sustain it. Mr. Fuller was
therespon honorably discharged BY the Court
Doc SrrALIYG-Noah Thrssher, captain of the
soop j. p. Wallace charges John McCtoe ahss BIS Chaiey
with hay stolen bis watchdog valued at So from his soop
while living dock In the Eat River Charley was arrested
by Officer Andae but denies ell knowledge Of the dog
Justice committed him to answer.
RAPE.-George Nanan was arrested Yesterday for
having oG%nss aPs aPSa s Pse.P 81
to answer.
LARcENY-Dayid Hettrick, a German boy was ar
rested yesterday having stolen suit OF clothes the property
OF Conrad Sobser Of No Delaney street He wn seen TO
lump out the Of the house with the bundle but bad
got Of the clothes before being arrested he was committed