The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-29
Police INTELLIGENCE.

ALLEGED LARCENV.--A co orea girl named Sarah
Jennings was yesterday committed at the Jefferson
Market Court on the charge OF stealing from her EN-
pioyer $4l worth OF wearing apparel
VIOLENT AssAULT.-John and Margaret Lynch
were committed for trial at Jefferson Market to
answer the complaint OF David Wier, who charges
That John beat him with ha list and Margaret struck
MIN on the head with heavy club.
ASSAULT WITH SLUNGsHOT.-On Monday even
ing Patrick Mcdonald, living ut 70 Mulberry street,
had difficulty In the vicinity Of the Five Points
with Michael Costello during which, It is alleged
the latter drew a Slungsh0t from his pocket and
dealt Mcdonald heavy blow on the head. The as
salant was promptly arrested, and Justice Hogan
committed him to The TOmbs for trial.
DANGEROUS AssAULT.-Joseph Bendigan and Law
renee Rooney quarreled on the sidewalk In front OF
premises No. 20 Baxter street. yesterday afternoon
when Rooney, as charged, by a powerful blow
Knocked down his adversary and then kicked him in
the side and abdomen INJECTING injuries of very
dangerous character. There was much hemOrrhage,
from which 1t Is feared some OF the internal organs
were ruptured. Rooney was arrested by detective
Woodbridge and held TO await an examination before
Justice Hogan. Benligan is under tho care OF o
physician.
ALLEGED observation-disclosures Ryan was brought
before Justice Mansfield Yesterday morning. on CON-
plant OF Herman Nelson, OF 210 East Tenth street.
who charges her with stealing diamond brooch
and point lace collar belonging to his wife, of the
combined value OF $500. II seems that ROsanna had
lived In Nelson's family as servant for a long time,
and perfect confidence being placed in her she
roamed at freedom throughout the house. About
July 5, or few days thereafter, the above articles
missed, and Rosanna beng suspected her
room was searched and the collar found there &C.
creed. The brooch IS stu missing. Sne was COM
mltted to answer. =
A CONFIDENCE SwINDLE--ONE OF THE PARTIES
ARREsTED.-Yesterday afternoon Mr.. John E. Hunt,
of Nashua, n. H., went aboard the Old Colony
steamer OF pier rs North river for the purpose OF
leaving for home. While there he was accosted by
uulred his name, where he lived, his destination,
business &c.-ali OF which questions Mr.. Hunt I'M
suspect,ngly answered. Montague claimed relation
chip TO one or the most prominent gentlemen OF
Nashua, and said he was soon to make him visit.
After gaining the confidence OF Mr.. Hunt Montague
invited hun to take walk TO see some
OF time before the boat lett While in Murray street
tpird man came up, whom Montague introduced to
the New Hampshire gentleman as "a Mr.. Leonard. In
q few moments aiterward Leona d demanded OF
Montague payment or q bill TO the amount OF $685.
Montague said he had no money except gold bear
ing bond Of 1000 and DRAFT for 1000. Mr. Hunt
was appealed TO In the emergency and loaned Mon
tague $l5S, which was immediately passed to the ac
complice Leonard, VINO walked rapidly away. Nom
taQue security for the return OF the money loaned,
gave MIR. Hunt what purpoted on its face to be
Insurance Company, OF Syracuse, n. y, but
which was worthless and VI no value what
ever. They then started or under pretence
OF getting the draft cashcd IN Greenwich street.
house the door Of which was open, pursued by his
victim calling out "Stop theft" at the top OF his
voice. At this time ogiicer Washer, Of the Third
precinct. took part IN the pursuit. and succeeded In
finding Montague slowed away among some rubbish
In the rear OF an old house. He arrested and
BROUGHT before Justice Hogan at the Tombs. On Mr..
Hunts afidavit the prisoner was fully committed
for tina, on the charge OF obtaining money by false
pretences. Mr. Hunt WAS detained as witness.