The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-10


ing wih misfortune on the coast while another vessel
he lost AL he had, and finally reached this city Hesses
that he was 10 steal 10 get food 70 eat ana for
20 stealing received I'VE years in State prison.
PETE DAWSON,
Better known the King OF the Fourth ward,D aud
expoprietor Of dance house Water street. lie OF
the convcts in the carpet shop place has long been
known OF the moot notorious OF s class IN the
city He was long kn0Sn ~ q politician aud at one
ZINE had his name on tho sate for the wat,
put Tor the credit OF tho city lad
for future consideration Since then he has been called
Sing.
JoHNY MILLER,
The Front street burglar one Of the notorious
characters from this city, has In consequences Of his being
In the last Stages Of been unable do aoy
work since he entered the prison. He was long wp
tne rnglesdef OF gang Of burglars and for time
KEPT saloon In Canal street. where his fellow cnums con
gegateo ne was connected The Duane street robbery
where several thous and dollars worth Of goods
req on bags As ne has about four years TO serve,
'nefe no ooups That he will end his days In prison.
JOHNNY TURNER,
One OF the Broad street burglars who for fifteen
years. s reported about to pardoned by the Cover
nor strong interest manifested In his behalf by
employed In the prison as Keepers as is believed
WAS m de Ool or IN the burglary, and not
wnat hs comrades intended doing when they visited Ia.
mother, and has lrng his Incarceration ado considers
pe money py overwox which he has for warded 70 her.
HUNTINGTON,
The forger, st employed in bookkeeping IN the cabi
net shop He not n good health but keeps close TO mis-
labor, and is always ready for any service.
BILLY HILTON,
The negro convicted with Stewart about four years ago
for murder, has also Interested quite number in his be-
half Nappears that since the two have been in State
prison Stewart has confessed having been the one VII,
committed the MURDER and that Hilton had nothing 10 do
WIN except being near when the act committed
6overnor Morgan made many inquiries about Hilton on
nus ast vs, and is presumed he viii be pardoned.
JOHN HARRINGTON,
In for forty years for stealing six and penknse
appears as hardened any Of the prisoners. He is I'm.
poyed 10 the file shop, and laughed considerable on OBJ
serving strangers entering the shop.
JEAN BosQuEr,
The "moukey man." who was sentenced for life for
killing Italian named De Santes, is employed in the
quarries He has been but few days In Safe prison
and at first very dsobedient me usual punishment
was awarded him, which soon produced the elect OF
bringing him 70 his senses.
SMITH,
The defarer from Long Island is still engaged in keep.
ing accounts, and is detailed In the Auger shop He is
very obedent, and devotes all time 10 his books
JOHN B. HOLMES,
Better known as Bully Holmes, Of the First ward was
closely engaged in reading Observing one Of hts old &C.
him. He has been In prison about three years
He was well known as politician in the FIRST ward aad
was continually in come sort OF trouble ae under
sentence for having suborned TO forge his wfes
name 10 order 10 raise money. BIS time, it said, will
soon expire.
JOHN o'sULLrvAN,
In for the murder Of his wife about six years ago. re
ported 10 be very desperate fellow he was sentenced
for life.
BLuMENTHALL,
Tha Natl odistv
hat shop About year ago he arrested By detective
widey for robbDg shoe Canal street, for which
he was sent for ten years.
THE ESCAPE OF CHAuNcEY JOHNSON.
Hmay be interesting 70 many 70 know how this well
known criminal escaped from Sing Sing ChAuncey had
large number Of friends in this city, many Of them with
means, some OF whom proprietors or
% So1 pc S Ina s1n ana
his escape Through the connivsnce Of Of drivers
belonging 70 the cabinet shop Chauncey managed when
no one was looking to conceal himself the seat OF
the wagon, which had Buffalo robe thrown IL, and
IN this way he succeeded in riding out in safety.
THE FEMALE PRISONERS.
In the female prison there very few persons Of any
NOTE Most Of them are employed in binding hats and
making prison clothing Engaged In the former work 10
MRS. THoMPsoN,
The reputed wife Of the notorious burglar Billy Thomp
son, now 10 the State Lunatc Asylum She is serving ou
hn Al 0yau haar at.Ac
of tha anartsst Svcrnen IN har Cs - =, o.
three vears vel N serve The s,pto 'Ae nH' "''''
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AoLL HODGES,
well known panel thief, from this city, sent up not
ago ior rooons oountyman ont OF several hundred
doa'a ~ Inc ABOVE game hard at work on caps She
Sng Seen source OF much troubs 70 the police, as Il
There was hardly week but sbe woud Ave IN soSns n
greeny but well posted Was she that she
never allowed her Ill gotten gains 70 remain long IN her
her, However, she s now safely qlartered for few
years
SARAH W. LITTLs,
corr;c.os =. ,h. rn.sou ,s,.. ,,
~ ~ " w ~ " o' NuAo"nu ~ Noones'er' 10
acg az sort OF 10 the matron about the prison
She dressed In the regular prison dress aud vheue
v;s,,e,s cal, aha oyreare N r,, o,..xa,;. ,h,,,
ff " ' o'ei ~son' ons is ss14u
move ,hsn onca,o h a Heser nsvns 70 De toa
y anxious to secure the friendship and confidence
who have her in cbarge Though dressed in the pain