New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-11
Law INTELLIGENCE.
TIE CRIMINAL COURTS.

Neils Erickson, carpenters mate on board tue
American gunboat MUscoota. was tried in the United
states Circuit Court having stolen from the carpenter
Herman Groh, 500 in money. The evidence was that
the money was found in hand, of thirds party who
said he had received from defendant and that dcfen
dan confessed the theft TO Groth The deceased showed
previous good character. The Jury failed to agree.
John c. ODonnell was allowed to plead guilty
the oyer and Terminer yesterday OF
the third degree The prisoner was indicted for the muir
Nov. last. in an alley way In Janesst Inc policeman
made statement Dut nor VIII lne hn9~euse aa DE
evidenre I'm possession OF the District Attorney being OF
doubtful character lie consented accept the plea OF
uansaughte in the third degree The prisoner was re-
mandcd for sentence
r In the Jefferson Market Police Court ycster-
day before Justice Iedwth. Max Levy and Elias Ten
ncros entered complaints AGAINST each oheT they nav
ug been engaged in night. and each was he'd ~ $500 TO
son Market Police Court yesterday. the first being
plant against the Superintendent OF the Broadway aud
University place Railroad Company FOR sprnkling salt
on their track. which adjourned I'LL to-day. The
second complaint concerning the oyerloading
OF hosecars which Mr. Bcrg said was prompted by the
decision of Recorder Hackett, holding II TO be
violation of city car to carry ~ many AS 80 passengers
even foothod could he obtained the platform. aud
four horses unable 10 draw il without being over
taxed further inquiry into these cases 10 be had to-day
In the Court of General Sessions Yesterday
before Recorder ackctt, Richard Hayes pleaded guilty 90
stealing watch aud ehan.vaued at 500 from the person
OF Charles Trppc IN the public street at night and wac
sentenced % the state Prison at hard labor for three
years. Valentine Dohn pleaded guilty 10 burglary at
No WOrthst. and was remanded Tor sentence. The
OF Henry Il. Livingston indicted for felOnlousy OBJ
tanning from Tiffany Co diamond lewelry TO the value
OF S265 by false representations and ingenously mpoS
ing OF the clerks Of the firm, taken up but not
concluded The transaction occurred on the 30h OF Octo
his nauIe to stoddari the clerk OF whom he made the
purchase H. II. Barnum OF No 225 Fifthaye. aud said
he would aud get the money of his father aud return
in two hours The prisoner returned az the hour spec
fed but said he had missed seeing his father aud in
vied Mr. Stoddad To accompany him In his carriage TO
his residence Tins Mr. Stoddard did, and on arriving at
the house No. 225 Fnh ave. which had the name
Barnum the door handle. found the father out Tile
young who IA the store with the prisoner M
the morning then sent after the fictitious parent and
signed by James " Barnnm TO the order of Tiffany Co..
for g. upon the National City Bank. which Was subse
qucnty discovered to bc forgery Thomas W. Barnun,
who resides at No. 2lJ Flthaye testified that four gen
tlcInen rent from him, but he prisoner was not his
son, nor did he Keep bank account al inc CITY NATIONAL
Bank on the 30th OF October I'm unknown gentleman
hired the paTor and the theory of the prosecution was
that this apartment was hrcd Tor the purpose or carrying
out tho swndle As Mr.. Bedford had not the Office Of
the bank court Ia furnish technical LEGAL proof respect
lug ihe check the case WIS aoOuFhed uhtiI ts morning
James Punpert, George Conway, and John
Donovan on sunday MI ht occupied IN Clarks
Hotel, in Cbathal.st. On rising yesterday morning
amount his pOckeiDOOk lie caused the arrest OF lis
companions. and Justice Hogan committed them for
Broads caused the arrest OF John Dempsey conductor
OF ear No 90 of the rourthaye lne on me charge OF
cruelty animals The complainant said there were 81
passengers in the weight which the horses were
unable TO draw Justice Hogan held the accused to bail
20 answer the charge. ON Sunday night John Me-
Gure aged n wears. applied Tor lodging AT the Beekmai-
II. poicesaiion ho Was told that the lodgets-roon
ed and that he must apply for accommodation else
where. Having money or friends 10 accommodate HIM
with lodgings For the night Mcclure walked around Ia
the ruins al the lire IN Jchns, and taking TWO bars Of
steel from pile that there, walked into the street,
and, meeting Policeman Barnard, informed him what his
had done adding thai he had stolen the bars 10Y the
purpose of being arrested and taken out OF the wet and
cold. locked up for the night IN the station
house and yesterday Justice Hogan believing that he
was habtua h0f but had heen driven 10 the
by destutOu. committed him 10 the care of the Com
miss0nors of Charities and Correction John Criley,
tailor yesterday entered the clothing store OF Mr. Chas.
f. White No $40 broadway and asked for employment.
lie told that there no work Ia be obtained and
his way out Crey seized clothing valued at f70 with
which hc attempted 10 escape. lie was pursued and
rested. Justice Hogan committed him FOR trial