New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-22
HEAVY BURGLARIES IN FIFTH AVENUE.
ARREST OF TWO BURGLARS
RECOVERY OF ABOUT S. 600 WORTH OF STOLE,
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dive rnR-bouse OF Mr. H. A. johnson, No. los FIFTH
avenue, had been bn -glariously entered and arg,
quantity of property stoAsn therefrom.
Detactive Elder was dispatched to the house to
make investigation, and upon examination he found
that not only the dwelling OF Mr.. Johnson had been
robbed but the adjoining house, No. l03, occupied by
Judge Pierrepont tad been burgariousy entered and
ransacked from top to bottom and the furniture turned
topsy-turvy.
EThe families of Mr.. johnson and Judge Pierrepont
being in the country the buildings were in measure
unprotected II appeared that the thieves had gone
into the yard of Judge Pierreponts house No. 1O3
Fifth avenue, and entered the premises by cutting
hole through the basement door as to reach and
remove the latch After ransacking this house they
had assembled the roof and got into Mr.. Johnsons
house, through the scuttle.
Capt Cameron also visited the premises, and with
Detective Elder concocted a plan to entrap the
burglars During the examination, several cham pagne
baskets were found packed full of silk dresses and
other clothing together with many articles of value,
and was evident that the thieves had prepared the
booty with view to its speedy removal. servant
girl engaged in Dr. Moffats house had noticed two
men coming out of Mr.. Johnsons residence about
O'Clock in the morning with large basket, which she
supposed at the time contained dirty clothes. She
CHANGED TO mention the matter about the house, and
Dr. Moat hearing Of II thought it very strange, know
ing as he did that the families of Mr.. johnson and the
Judge we're absent from the city. Officers Shaw,
Sypher, and Kennard of the Eighteenth Ward were
detailed to watch the premises and in order to facilitate
their operations Dr. Mofa very kindly permitted them
to themselves bel ind his front parlor shutters
They waited patiently until o'clock yesterday
morning when two men, answering the description
given by the servant GIRL entered the house of Judge
PierTepont. AS soon they had gone In two Of the
policemen followed The burglars finding themselves
detected, dashed out of the front door, and were
met by Officer Sypher One Of them then surrendered,
but the other started TO rum when the officer fired three
shots after bin from hi, revolver. The man was not
Bit but 80 badly frightened that he made no further
at empt TO escaps.
The prisoners were taken to Police Headquarters,
where they were identified as George Cah, alias
Gill, alias Schmidt, and George Snyder alias Baker,
alias Walcott. Cahi is said to have been engaged in
two burelarious operations with Johnny Miller now
in Sing Sing on a silk house, corner of Duane and
CT urch streets. He was also connected with gang
of burglars in jersey City. He was born in England,
and came 10 this country when very young He is 30
years Of age, and was formerly halter.
SNYDER ia about % years of age, and has a pleasing
appearance He was formerly a jeweler. The
former in the Duane street burglary, turned state evil
depce, and thereby escaped conviction. His evidence
was the means of sending Miller to prison. There is
scarcely doubt but that nearly all the heavy bur-
glaes in the upper part of the city, of Late have been
committed by these men, in company with others, at
present unknown.
When shown up at Head Quarters, Detective Slowey
identified Cahl Of three men whom he had been
watching for several weeks past. In company with
Detective McCord officer Slowey proceeded to Cahils
residence, where was found large amount OF pro-
periy evidently the result of recent burgaries The
officers also found various burgarous implements, and
crucibes for smelling silver Among the property re-
covered were silk dresses.
The wife of Cahill was found at home when the
officers entered and upon being closely questioned she
stated that at various times ale had pawned clothing
and other articles which her husband had given her,
and which sbe knew was stolen. No pawn tickets
were found, and the superstition is that they were
DESTROYED. Mrs. CahiIl was taken in custody, and
conveyed late yesterday afternoon the Essex Market
Toce Court where che expressed her desire to give
all the information possible in regard to the IT len
properly. She made several atidavits duplicating
navpbrokers and receivers whereupon the Magistrate
issued several warrants, which viii be executed to-
day. ard it is sup ,o5ed if her story is reliable
that more valuable property will be recovered. She
was taken to Police Headquarters and locked up for
the night Mrs. Cahil is woman about % years OF
age rather tall with slim figure and has very pleasing
manners
Upon the person Of Walcott when arrested, was
found two long skeleton keys and pocket book con-
tanning $50 in good money probably the proceeds Of
hi, unlawful under akiDgs.
The books and papers in Judge Pierrepont's house
were tossed about and it is thought considerable prop
erty has been carried away. Mr.. johnson has re-
turned TO town and reports that although great deal
Of property was packed up ready for removal he does
not think ANYTHING was carried off except few thrilling
orpaments. His drawers and cases had all been
opeped but without breaking or doing any damage.
Some time ago the house Of Mr.. j. Hammond, No.
I3g East Fourteenth street. burgarous'y entered
and robbed of silks and jewelry to the amount OF
81 500.
Other houses the occupants Of which re absent 10
the country. have within few weeks past been en-
tered by burglars and robbed Of clothing and other
valuabes and although the Police have been on the
alert they have been liable arrest the perpetrators
The Detective Police are engaged 10 planning 10
catch the rect Of the gang Of which Cah and Walco
are but minority The property thus far recovered
amounts to about s. 600.
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TIE CEssus.-The population of the Fourth Wari
Brooklyn is II 1872 Business has eneroached on pop
ulston in this ward stores taking the place OF dwell