The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-19
Police IntelliUence.

THE SHOOTING OF MR.. wALLIs-HIs CONDITION
Mr.. Charles Wallis, the who was shot In the face
early on Sunday morning by burglar who had forced
an entrance to his dwelling, Fifth and Forty
fifth street. reported In yesterdays HERALD alive
apparently quite comfortable yesterday afternoon The
attending surgeon has been unable to locate bullet
which pierced the victims face the right side Of the
nose and lies embedded 10 the mouth or head Hopes
are entertained that Mr.. Wallis may recover but he lie
regarded ns being in extremely critical con.
dition. Should inflammation ensue from the wound
the consequences greatly TO DO fesred. The
window which the burglar forced open, communicates
with rear room (frst foor) Forty fifth street. At
tie time there were three females asleep In that ROOM
but the desperate taking DO notice Of the passed
the bedroom Of Mr. Wallis, whose pantaoons pocket be
commenced TO search Tor money II WIS at this time
that Mrs Wallis discovered the burglar who threatened
her with instant death she gave the alarm In few
moments afterwards however when the screams Of the
frightened woman aroused her husband the burglar be.
coming alarmed shot Mr. Wallis as he arose in bed and
escaped through the open window not until an &C.
compce from the outside had fred another shot into the
house for the purpose q ntidatng any one who might
hat good view Of the murderous wretch, and thinks
she would be able TO identity him. she further
that a burglar entered the same window about two
years ago and stole 800 in cash from her pants
pocket In her opinion that thief is the who shot
detective officers. actively engaged ierretng out
the iperpetrator OF this foul crime. Mr. Wallis keeps
grocery and liquor store and lives the part the
house.. he was born in Germany, liz said TO be q very
reputable citizen.
PERsoyATIyG AN 0FFIcEg-Detcctive Wilson yesterday
arrested John II. Ely, alias "OGcer Andrews" good
looking young man. who stands charged with personatng
an officer and attempting to extort money from various
saloon keepers. Charles Cragh, keeper OF saloon 10
BroaGway near Blocker street. appeared to prosecute
the prisoner II appears that Ely had been his place
with silver shield bis breast, which engraved
"Chicsgo Police,n and threatened have one % the
waiter girls arrested en- trumpet Up charge unless Lc
was paid certain sum OF money. The authority Of
'ofcer Andrews" being questioned, the detective p.
called and arrested him. Justice Hogan committed the
accused 70 the Tornbs for trial
AIIExPnSG TO Pass COUNTERFEIT MoSEy.-Juan j.
Msdiz, Central American. arrested by officer
Mcdonnell Of the Sixth precinct charged with Offering 10
pass counterfeit IS bin on the Henry D. 5arto Com
panys Bank, OF Trumansburg this state at the public
house "a Bowery payment for drinks he had ordered
hodz nsd previously offered similar counterfeit in the
character Of the bi Justice Hogan committed the prIs
oner for trial In default Of bail
SHOOTING AFFAIR IN WEH BsoADwAY.-Yesterday az.
ternoon Mary walker and Mary Caron both living al 81
West Broadway, got into dispute concerning some
trivial matter, and, after the exchange OF a few
bows, Mrs Walker ran out, but returned in a few
moments with her husbands revolver, which she
discharged OF tho bead Of her antagonist Fortunately
the ball missed its aim and lodged In the wall, but
the powder from the pistol burned the forehead OF
Mrs Ceroln 0cer Allen Of the Fifth precinct arrested
hrs Walker, and, on the affidavit OF the whose
ne she bad attempted Justice Hogan committed her 10