The New York herald., 1869-01-31

n was called the s,Seven Sfs6ers;, there were six
other houses Of the same character in the block,
managed BY Miss Prescott, Miss Wood. Ass sally
lively.
Justice Bowling sentenced Mary TO two months In
the PenitentlaFy. Before going away she gave Bella
TO understand that when she got out she would put
her in hot water again.
SENTENCE ON CAR ROwDy.
James G. Tristram, conductor on the Third avenue
ing assaulted him, while in the discharge OF his duty.
ON Monday last. smith. with whom were otner
ruans took possession Of the front part Of the car
Btrated with by the conductor Smith struck at him.
Justice Bowling, remarking on the case, said that
ruflans made it point to insult ladies, and seemed
to consider II an agreeable amusement TO knock and
maitreat conductors He would 40 Ca all ID ms power
70 put stop to the practice. For example, ne
would sentence Smith to three months In the peni-
tentiary.
snOvRD OUT.
Daniel McGinn was accused by Isaac Lafay with
the crime Of showing. Isaac, it seemed, had poked
his n0sc-a sharp, curved instrument Into Mciiinn's
business and the latter showed him out OF his house.
skfnning his shlns and upsetting hm in the street.
Acquitted.
Anne Reilly is pretty, innocent looking girl and
so is catharine McBriety. Both have husbands and
IN and cn s nS
ject OF virtue ensued, which terminated In a rough
and tumble fight. The husband OF Catharine, who
dvested herself Of all crnOline membranes held
her cloak while she ''sailed into" her antagonist.
The battle ragged with fury for some time, and Ca
tharine succeeded IN bringing away bunch o.
Anne's hair as trophy. The "scalp" was exhlblted
in court by the original owner.
The evidence was SO very contradictory that Jus
tce DOwing was compelled to postpone the case nn-
I'll the next session OF The court.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Dan hurley, accused OF driving horse with sore
back, paid ten dollars to the county.
Jacob DabOne an old man, who said he was as
poor as church mouse, appeared on the complaint
OF officer E. A. Woodward to answer the charge Of
working spawned horse
Mr.. Bergh complained that the defendant was In
better condition than the poor horse which appeared
to have stunning effect on the old gentleman.
Oficer Woodward. who seemed to arrOgate to
himself the duty OF prosecutor and judge, testified
that the horse was on three legs.
Justice Bowling aside)-"Put down three and
Notwithstanding the onicious officers efforts to
convict, 1t appeared that Mr. Dab0ne was not much
to blame, and was consequently acquitted.
Patrick Garvey being hustled to the stand looked
bewlldered and alarmed. The complaint against
him was that he drove horse with sore back.
Justice Dowling-"You are charged with having
running sore -"
mo, no. yer Honor,v responded Patrick hurriedly,
~ plade guilty to having the hair off,
ssTen dollars, Pat, y said the Justice.
"All right, your Honor" was the prompt reply.
TALE OF A CAT.
John Peca found cat in the streets and tossed 1t
IN the air for the amusement OF his dogs and other
puppies who were attracted to the spot. He was ac-
cordingy brought up on charge VI cruelty to ami
mails.
II threw the cat in the air to get him clear OF the
dogs, Judge" pleaded John.
:. Did the cat come down on its egsf" asked the
judge.
sNo sir; on Its bacK.n
Inat is most singular occurrence. wen, John,
you had your fun now pay for it. Five dollars,
JOhn.n