The New York herald., 1868-05-31
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.


DISHONEST CLERK.-Henry G. Smith, q clerk in the
employ Of Mr.. John G. Bishop 2l3 Greenwich street,
yesterday arrested by detective Tey of the Third
precinct the charge of stealing quantity of boots
and shoes from the store and conveying them to his
boarding house in Broome street, where they were
found by detective Tilley. 1t is alleged that the
morning. nearly two hours before the usual time of
opening and, packing up the goods, sent them away
Captain Giman, Of the Third precinct in relation to
the matter, and detective Tley detailed to work
up the case. Justice DOwling committed the accused
to the Tombs for trial. Only few weeks since Smith
was arrested by detective Tilley, suspicion of
being concerned In stealing diamond ring valued
avenue. The prisoner denied his guilt but confessed
that young man mot yet arrested) In his company
proof Smith could not be held on that complaint.
ASSAULT WITH CLUB AND VIOLATING THE EXCISE
LAw.-George Bennett, a German, who keeps sa-
loon at No. 124 Greenwich street, was arrested by
officer Gleason, of the Twenty-seventh precinct,
the charge Of having assaulted and beaten Dennis
Guinan Of 126 same street, over the head with
heavy club; Guinan made an afidavit against ac-
cused. The officer also entered complaint against
Bennett for violating the Excise t law G and 1s Justice m
fault OF $500 bail on each complaint The defendant
denies his guilt on both complaints, although the
proof appears to be strong In each case.
ARRESTS ON SUsPICION.-MchaelD DOnohue Daniel
Mahony, Lewis Murphy and Ann Sullivan were ar
rested by officer Clinchy, Of the Sixth precinct
suspicion OF having stolen nve ready made coats
which were found In their possession and for which
they failed to satisfactorily account. The coats,
which are valued at eighty dollars can be seen at the
Sixth ward station house, Franklin street. Justice
Bowling committed the prisoners for examination.
AN IYFORMER IN DIFFICULTY.-About eighteen
months ago the residence of Mr. Van Dasom, rs Taylor
street. Brooklyn broken into during the night and
some valuable papers, including deeds and insurance
policies and a quantity OF jewelry stolen. Yesterday
Mr.. Van DalsOn received a note rom Joseph Levi
No. l451s Hester street, stating that he had the
papers Calling at the place specified the writer OF
the note produced the papers, but claimed to know
nothing OF the other property He said he obtained
the papers from man who got them from boy who
was backng his boots. Instead Of getting the re-
ward evidently anticipated for giving up the papers
Mr.. Levi was arrested and taken before Justice
Shandlev at the Essex Market Police Court, who
ordered his commitment for examination in defiant
Of 81, 900 ball.
RUNNING OFF WITH DocroR's GIG.-Dr Burke
left his gig standing yesterday at the of Third
and Seventy fifth street while he was making
a professional call, and when he came back found
his conveyance had been taken away Some time
afterwards the establishment was found in the pos
session OF two boys. who were having fine ride up
the Bloomingdale road, and when discovered were
at 10sth street. The boys who gave their names as
Thomas ana John Keenan,. were arrested and taken
before Judge Kelly at the Y0rkville Police Court.
Both were committed.
ALLEGED KIDSAPPING.-Mrs Margaret Dwyer OF
No. II wiett street, was yesterday arrested and
taken befors Justice Shandley, OF the Essex Market
Police Court, on a charge Of Kidnapping II appeared
on investigation that Mrs. Silvernail. the complain
ant. three years ago received from Mrs. Dwyer her
daughter then three years old. for adoption, the
mother being unable to support her. Some time ago
the mother obtained possession OF her child and re-
fused 10 give her up until compelled 10 do so by an
order Of Judge Barnard, OF the Supreme Court. he
fore whom the case was brought. Two days since
the mother again got possession OF the child and
again refuses TO give her up. The Judge directed
the complainant TO present her case to the Supreme
Court, which course will be taken.
PERsoNArrSG DETECTIVE AND ALLEGED ROB-
BERY.-A very gentee looking young man giving his
name az Henry Miner, was yesterday arraigned be.
fore Judge Shandley, charged with falsy represent
ing himself to be a police detective. and through
such pretence stealing watch and pocketbook from
VIM. McGlinchy, living corner avenue and Four
teenth street. The complainant says that nj half.
past two O'Clock yesterday morning, as he was
standing at the corner OF Chrystie and Grand streets
waiting for Second avenue car, the accused asked
him what time IL was, and on his telling him the
time asserted that he had stolen the watch and say
ing that he a detective arrested him, took pos
session OF his watch and pOcketbOOk and then ran
away The fugitive did not far, however, before
nc was overhauled by oficer DIXON OF the Tenth
precinct, and taken into custody, though not until
| ne had thrown away or otherwise disposed OF the
s,o,eh @ property The accused who denied the charge
am avowed that he had never seen the complainant
peiore, was committed for examination.
LARCENY IN BowERY BEER SArooN.--George
wilson made complaint yesterday at the Essex Mar
ke' Police Court, before Judge Shandley, of having
| Deen robbed OF sS2 and his watch in the basement
M aser ueer saloon No 20 Bowery After ne discovered
..I wa, , e naa been robbed and asked for his money
etor klcked i ns sau M ,hat James stewart the propr
esva, n.hcu hln out OF the place. The money was
| Afterwards found concealed between the mattresses
,. vi Vca pu, lhe watch is non est. The complaint
Teeu,eu III hhma smith, one OF the 'spretty waiter
girls OF ihe place Lbeng locked nm as the alleged
tnei ana tne proprietor and his wife being reouired
urv sams ua answer charge Of keeping disor