The New York herald., 1869-01-08
COURT Or GENERAL SESSIONS.

Before Cunning s. Bedford. Jr., City Judge.
The court room was crowded yesterday morning
by lawyers witnessesand spectators. The first ousi-
ness In order was the reception OF large number
Of indictments presented by the Grand Jury who,
since they have been in session, have adopted the
timely and appropriate suggestions given to them
by Judge Bedford In his charge. It isexpected that
with the efficient aid given to them by Assistant
District Attorney vanderpoel, the Grand Jury will
transact O great amount Of business during the
term.
Assistant District Attorney Tweed was in court,
and occupied q sea. beside Mr.. Garvin.
The additional panel OF petit jurors, which was
made returnable to-day called and those jurors
who presented legal excuses were relieved from
attendance.
The prisoners who were indicted were then ar.
raigncd, and the majority Of them pleading not
guilty, were remanded for trial.
A HALL THIEF.
Charles Forrest, indicted for stealing an Overcoat
valued at ty dollars on TIE llth OF December from
the residence OF n. Randolph Shedd, II West Forty
eighth street. pleaded guilty to an attempt At grand
larceny. He called to make certain inquiries, and
while the servant left the hall he helped himself TO
the overcoat and ran away.
The District Attorney asked 70 have the prisoner
remanded as there was another charge against MIN.
Judge Bedford said he would pass sentence on
Friday.
BURGLARIEs AND LARcENrEs.
James Wood pleaded guilty to an attempt at bur-
larry IN the third degree. The indictment charged
that the 4th OF December he broke the window Of
the sportsman's establishment of Alfred Woodham,
22l Canal street, and stole gun and q dozen OF
OF pistols. The Judge said that sufficient eniency
had been extended TO him in receiving minor plea,
and sentenced HIM to imprisonment In the State
Prison for two years and six months.
A number OF cases on the calendar were postponed
till Monday motion OF counsel for the accused.
material witnesses beng absent.
John Morrissey pleaded guilty to the charge OF
burglariously entering the liquor store OF William
Gallagher, 20 Catharne street, on the llth OF Decem
Der. lie stole fifteen dollars worth OF wearing APP
parel. IS he had never been arrested before this
time f6y any offence Judge Bedford dealt lightly
with him. sending the accused to the state Prison Tor
two years.
ing $1s6 worth OF cloth on the Sd OF December from
the store OF Messrs 3. g. & r. Babcock, 81 Mercer
street, pleaded guilty to grand larceny. lie was
him to the state Prison for eighteen months.
william Corey, who was jointly indicted with
Owen Geerty and Richard McManus, pleaded guilty
9th OF December the liquor store OF Morris Scwartz
23S Elizabeth street, was broken into and nifty dol
lars worth OF "wine" stolen. Corley was sent TO
the state Prison for two years and six months.
John iiennessy was arragned on charge OF bur-
glary and pleaded not guilty. Judge Bedford az
signed Mr.. Ii. A. Leyien. Jr, TO defend him.
C.,iendlr for Friday, January &.
The People vs.. Charles Needman-Felony, assault
and battery.
same va Thomas Tully-Burglary.
same vs. Thomas Smitb-Burglary
same W.. josiah ward-Burglary.
same w. Mary Ann Ih'llips-Larceny from person.
same Va. Charles Smith; alas Joseph Rothschild-
Larceny-second offence.
Same vs.. Charles L. Howe-Burglary. -.
ssme vs. william !. Shaw-E1ss.siy.
,...e ". . :. levy Leopold--Grand Larceny
Same VS.. william Murphy-Robbery.
same Va. James :. Walsl-Robbery.
same W.. Thomas Burns-Robbery.
same va. william III. EdsalI-Forgery.
same VS.. Charles Barclsy-Buralary.
same VS.. william Devere-Burgary.
same Va. Walter Harris-Burgiary.
Sarue VS.. David Tucker-Larceny from person.