The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-29
COURT or SPECIAL SESSIONS.

An migrate Son with the Ba1efu1 Characteris-
tics Of n serpent's TOoth-A Husband Who
Thinks Any Place Proper for Him, but Not
90 for His Wifc-Thc Art Of CHALLENGING
Taught In One Lesson-A Farewell Not Alto
gesher Byronic, but Very TOuching-Impu-
dent Indifference.
Before Judges Downing and Kelly.
Assaults and petty larcenies made up yesterdays
calendar, there beilg twentynine complaints OF the
former class and twenty Of the latter category I'm
wonted animation infused itself In the proceedings
through the temperance OF Judge Downing on the
bench aud even the prisoners, as in seriatim they
arragned at the bar looked jolly at the sight Of
his familiar countenance on the bench. Among the
multiplicity of cases, however there were none pre-
sentlng any extraordinary features OF interest.
BROTH OF A BOY.
james TrOybat Is son in whom the elements Of
lial regard and duty are not very agreeaby mixed.
His father, gray haired and trembling with age ap.
peared as complainant against him, the charge be-
we'll and freshly dressed as il he had Just won a
handsome stake on the International boat race.
"Pleasc state the nature OF the assault" said
He came to my house and beat my wife to begin
WITH said the complainant.
BEAT his mOtherf" asked the Judge, In surprise.
"His stepmotner sir.''
"les; my stepmother" interrupted the accused.
He had no business to marry her,"
swell, nteriered to save my wife," interposed
the complainant. and he turned on me and beat
Does your son live with you now ~ inquired the
mo, sir; but ! support him.,
"Don't he wOrkp'
'He won't work."
"IIave you always treated him kindly ~
.'rve spent fortune on him; gave him fortune
when he was OF age, and he ran That through"
And then fell back on you for support"
ayes, SIR"
''Wnat have you to say to this, young - the
Judge asked the prisoner.
Nothing" he answered d0ggedly.
"Pll give you a chance 10 work-six months In
the Penitcntiary. THAT'S the only dung place for
such an migrate SON"
DANCING HUSBAND.
FOLLOWING on The heels OF the above case was
complaint made by Mrs. Caroline Martin very
young married woman, against John W. Martin.
her husband, whom she accused of beating her and
with the beating demoishing their household furni-
ture.
"Underneath where we live, at No. 40 Grand
street, there is dance house, explained the WIFE
IL was told my husband was there and took a wo-
man with me and we went and looked inn
WAS your husband there ~ pursued the Judge.
"Yes sir.n
.Dancingy'
ayes, sIr.n
''Did you 60 insidey'
s'No sir; but my husband saw me, and soon came
the furniture.o
at was not proper place for her to go to-" spoke
at was a proper place for Jon, suppose,
ANY place Is proper for men,"
no You really think sop
''weil, then, I'll send you to the Penitentiary for
three m0nths.n
CHALLENGE TO FIGHT.
Richard Henley was coming home from work 10
dinner. He met Florence Fennich.
Can you fight ~ said Fcnnch TO him.
NO" answered Henley.
I'M give you lesson,v said Fennich; ana on
saying this he struck Henley. landing him on the
pavement.
sucn was the story Henley gave.
~ give you lesson" said the Judge to Fennich.
PrisOD.n ~
,r.. A TOUCHING FAREWELL.
Mnatever opinion may be entertained Of Lord
nyr0n SINCE mrs. Stoves late magazine article, the
world esteem his "Fsrewenn to his wife the most
toucn'ng embodiment IN verse ever produced by
mortal genius. case came before the court m
which the parting Of two friends Involved II not the
same nigh poetic sentiment touch OF tenderness
oi certainly rare occurrence William Ryan was
and chain. $3.50 "
Under what circumstances did he commit the
theftr' asked the Judge.
I'VE work s0Gether.r replied the complainant