The New York herald., 1867-04-03
COURT OF ssNeRAl SESSIONS.
Before Recorder Hackett.

The District Attorney was attendance in yes
erday and disposed OF large number OF prisoners II
seems that the Tombs is unusually crowded present.
and it is necessary that the chief prosecuting ocer
should give his personal attendance to the so TO
relieve the prison speedily as possible.
The Grand Jury brought in a number OF indictments
upon which the prisoners were arraigned
CONVICTION OF FASHIONABLE sHoPLIvTBR.
Mary. Hyman, who was jointly charged with Louis
Smith and Caharine Lennox with grand larceny in
stealing two pieces Of silk valued at $4o0 from the
store OF Bartlett Berry Co., the 9th OF March,
tried upon the Indictment The other prisoners have
been disposed of by the court. The circumstances
against the accused who dressed quite genteelly
were that she was in company with the others; that
when other female prisoner was detected stealing
the silk she endeavored to hide her movements by
spreading her crnone and that when arrested she ad
mtted to the officer that Smith called Oh her the night
BEFORE aud she went to tue store for the purpose Of
stealing silk. Tho jury rendered verdict OF guilty OF
an attempt at grand larceny.
DtRGLARKs AND LARcENnES.
George Henderson, indicted for burglary in the third
degree pleaded guilty TO attempt at grand larceny.
On the SIGHT Of the 18th Of February the store Of Whit
field Case 19l Third street. was broken into aud two
coats valued at $50, we're taken and subsequently
found in the prisoners possession He was sent TO the
State Prison for two years and six months.
Samuel johnson was tried and convicted OF grand
larceny stealing two pairs of sleeve buttons valued at
SAT- from the Of Tiffany Co., Broadway tho
9th of February. His accomplice, William Lewis
James Wilson tcolored) indicted for burglary, was
convicted OF attempt at grand larceny On the night
Of the 26th OF February tailoring establishment
william H. Roberts, 80 Union place. was burglariously
entered and quantity Of cloth. valued at 500 was
stolen A pawn ticket was found with the prisoner,
was identified by Mr. Roberts District Attorney Hall
said that Wilson doubt tho dupo Of experienced
burglars
Armstrong burglary in the third degree, pleaded
guilty 70 an attempt appears that on the night Of the
10th of March, tho millinery store OF Thomas Reddng
entered but fortunately the prisoners were seen
before any goods removed A skeleton key and a
jimmy found p ,nsr stealing from
room In the Nicholas Hotel the 1st instant three
dresses valued at 5000, tho property Of Ainsley H
Wyche pleaded guilty. The prisoner attempted to sell
It TO Andrew Ryan In Baxter street.
Joseph Rose pleaded guilty 70 an attempt at burglary
having been entered on the h Of February and SIS
worth OF fancy articles stolen.
John Kefer pleaded guilty TO attempt at burglary
Ia the third dcgee be having tho night Of the 23d Of
February buigarously eutered the premises OF jacques
d. Hegeman, at which time $14 worth OF sundry articles
George W. Walker and George Harris, charged with q
similar offence, also pleaded guilty 70 an attempt II
appeared that on tho nsht Of the 10Th Of March they
quin Perry Co., 342 broadway, and $1,000 worth Of
cashmere shawls were found packed up ready for
moval when the officers arrested the burglars.
All these prisoners were remanded for sentence.
Thomas Kelly indicted for robbery in the first do.
gree having the night OF the Goth OF February
third street. and attempted TO take his watch. plea
OF assault and battery taken
Charles Hines pleaded guilty to stealing 500 from Will.
liam Brendcnback 168 East Fourth street. the 9th Of
March.
These prisoners each TO the Pententiary for
year.
George Johnson, charged with passing forged order
for $50 worth Of clothing TO salesman In the store Of
Brooks Brothcrs purportg to have been signed by A.
Stewart pleaded guilty forgery in the fourth degree
He was sent to the Penitentiary for six months
Before adjournng Mr. Hall called the attention OF the
Court TO number Of whore counsel for prisoners
moved for their discharge for various such
difficulty In procuring the attendance OF Witnesses want
OF sufficient proof and In some instances entire ab
sence OF testimony The District Attorney consented
their discharge and the Recorder coincidlng with him,
small colony Of accused parties was set free.