The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-11
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.


Supreme COurt-Chief Justice Woodward,
and Judges Thompson, Strong, and Read
Opinions in the following cases were deli
Vered:-
Baltimore and Philadelphia S. b. Company
VS.. Brown. Judgment affirmed. Opinion by
Tlre Ryan Township. Decree reversed, and
prOcedendO awarded. Opinion by Read, j,
John Hummell VS.. Salt Company of Onon-
daga. Judgment affirmed. Opinion by Read,J.
The case of Merrick VS.. Insurance Company
was argued.
Christman VS.. Peterson IL Stewart. before re-
ported, was resumed this morning, and is still
on trial.
District COurt-Judge Stroud.-George Q.
Miller VS.. Hawkinson IL Dickinson. An action
tiff alleging that 1t was the contract that he
should receive commission whether he sue
ceeded In selling the house or not Defense,
that another man than plaintiff sold the house,
and the commission was paid to that man. On
trial.
District COurt-Judge Hare.-John H. Nc
Even VS.. Samuel Spang, Executor of the estate
of Cathartne Carmony, deceased, and Joanna
Clendenen, administrators of Mr.. G.. Carmony,
deceased, who was the husband Of the said
Catharine Carmony, deceased. An action to
recover for medical services rendered. On trial.
Court of Common Pleas-Judges Brewster
and Peirce. John l.. Hopkins VS.. Edward
Farley. A feigned issue TO try the ownership
OF certain goods levied upon by the Sheriff.
Philip Boyle VS.. John keenan,. A landlord
and tenant case to recover rent for use and
RCOurt of Quarter SessiOns-JudgeL Ludlow.
Prison cases were before the Court and great
many of them too. The dock, and the whole of
that part of the room at the left of the dock,
were crowded with prisoners HIS Honor the
Judge told the District Attorney to push ahead
with the business, and do as much as possible
to-day.
James Murphy plead guilty to q charge of
the larceny of diamond rings, valued at 1898,
the property of William W. Cassidy. Muir
ply went into Cassidy'S jewelry store, on Second
street, asking to look at articles for a New
Years present. Mr.. Cassidy showed him some
rings, and when he found an opportunity, the
boy picked up the box OF rings, and rang out,
but was caught before he had gone iar SEN
fenced 10 the County Prison for two years.
entering the heuse No. 1926 Carlton street, with
intent to steal. The. lady of the house went
out one morning early, and in her absence this
man went into the house. and was filling hls
pockets with plunder when the lady returned.
Sentenced to two years and six months in the
William Miller plead guilty to charge of
the larceny of $50, belonging to Mr. Lukens. He
trusted with money. He had a chance one
day, and ran away with a wagon, horse, and
the money. Sentenced to nine months in the
John Nathans plead guilty to charge of
larceny of pair of blankets, belonging TO
Charles Carr He stole them from the store of
MIR. Carr on New Years day. Sentenced to
County Prison for six months.
Michael Kennedy plead guilty to charge
of larceny of a watch, belonging to Patrick
Mulligan. Sentenced to County Prison for ten
John Daisy plead guilty to charge Of lar
ceny OF a suit OF clothes. valued at $22, belong
ing to MIR. Warner. Sentenced to County Prison
for nine months.
larceny of a coat, belong to Mr.. Warner. SEN
fenced to County Prison for nine months.
Francis Lugen plead guilty TO charge OF tne
larceny of lead, valued at 81, belonging TO VII
liam Advener. Sentenced to County Frlsoh lor
james Harris plead guilty to a charge of the
larceny OF clothing, OF the Value OF SZO, peIohB-
ing TO Richard Brown. sentenced TO county
Prison for
John Noble plead guilty to charge OF the lar-
ceny of a buffalo robe, valued at SlZO, peIohglng
to Henry Daily. He stole 1t from sleigh late
one night and was caught by policeman as he
was CARVING it away. Sentenced TO County
Prison for ten months. IT., l.. . ., .
Charles Cummings plead gully 10 charge OF
the larceny OF pocket-kniyes belonging to A. b.
Justice on the Sth OF January Cummings
went into Mr.. Justices store, ana looked at
some goods After he had left, large lot of
knives were missed. SehtShcSu " Ihe Oounly
Prison for six monChs ~. 4. , x,
larceny OF clothing valued az WE'VE dollars,
with Mrs Griffith and perhaps finding she was
unabie 10 pay her board, she made the best OF
bad case by walking away with share of Mrs.
Jobn White plead guilty to the charge OF the
IaTcenv of three barrels of molasSes belonging
to the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company,
White is a drayman in this city, aud one day
haul away three barrels. OF molasses, lust to
Keep in practice. Sentenced to County Prison
for one year.
assault and battery upon his wife.
Jacob Johnson, Charles Schross, and Jacob
Hopkins plead guilty to charge Of the larceny
goods store in 8. Second street. and quietly
Stole the goods. Sentenced each to the County
Prison for fifteen months.
John Brown plead guilty TO charge OF enter
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