The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-24

Before Judge Downing.
Tie calendar yesterday morning was an unusually
Night one. There were only twenty-seven cases en-
tered, seventeen OF which for assault and bat
Very, chiefly conflicts between husband and wife,
and ten for petty larceny.
AN Kx-POLICEMAN SENT TO THR PENITENTIARY.
nne, athletic looking man, named william Fred
erick Deager, who was formerly officer III the
Eighth precinct, was charged with larceny of a
very petty character but The proceeded there
were more than indications that this man. VINO is
well acquainted with the terrors Of the law cannot
keep his hands from picking and stealing. James
shat the prisoner into the hall and took mp the
brush ana comb which was on The wAehstand, and
alter GSSm III Es his hair he put inc brush
Mr.. Howe, who appeared for the prisoner, ELECTED
from this witness that he had known the prisoner
before when the latter was policeman, but he de-
Ned having any anlmosty against the prisoner. The
detecuve officer who detailed at the h0tel said
that he had then the brush and comb upon him. In
reply to Mr.: Howe tins witness said that he never
had any difficulty with the prisoner when they We're
policemen together III the Eighth precinct. The de-
PENDANT was sworn, aud SAID that he found the
comb on the floor OF the hotel na and that the
brush ana comb ne intended to give to the complain
Judge-Upon this evidence ] shall convict you.
Last week you were arrested for taking coat and
you were taken up to headquarters; by some mis-
apprehension the complainant did not appear against
you and you were discharged; 1t Is petty, miser
70 be doing something better. snail send you to
The Penltentiaiy for Blk months.
A HUSBAND DEFENDING HIS WIFE.
John Foley, an Industrious and respectfully
dressed working man, whom the Judge said looked
ne naa Wokea marc a ms ne anu KEEP
assaulting Oiicer f. Kirchner. The onlcer said that
he went % DEFENDANTS house IN James street, to
stone at man, and also for creating breach Of the
peace In general row that had occurred IN the
street. The prisoner waxed wrath at the indignIty
that was put upon his Wife and struck the Onlccr
very severely. The Judge said that he could quite
understand the feelings OF the husband who saw
his wife arrested and who wished to project her. In
lie heat OF tile moment II was natural thing FOR
and a wrong act al, and one which he must be male
70 know was wrong Under the circumstances ne
would not innict an Imprisonment upon him. but
Mary Foley, the vile OF the defendant, was brought
up shortly afterwards for IN assault upon William
Fiannery, who magnanimOusly f0rgave her, and
judgment was suspended.
THE YOUNG WALL STREET BURGLARS.
Christian Barry and James McAuley, two little
boys one nine years old and the other ten were
brought up 10 answer FOR burglary committed IN
book stand, IN Wall street, about week ago The
boys were seen by police officer IN Pearl street
early one morning with portion OF the stolen pro-
perry IN their possession, and he subsequently DIS.
covered that they had been connected with several
small Durglafies IN the neighborh0od OF wall street.
Judge bowling said that he could not Try such
parents Of the boys were in court. Two women
came forward, and from all that could be gathered
from them II appeared that the boys were LETT very
their parents severe but admirable lecture, said he
would give the lads another chance, and discharged
would send them TO the KelOrmatry until they
were twenty one years OF age
"a VERY BAD MAN."
Joseph Gomez a German. was charged by his wife
Johanna, with assaultng ana beating her. The wO-
man, who had athree months babe in her arms
told pitilul story IN q manner and tone that fully
bmpl esscd the Court and all who heard II with Its
truthfuiness. Mrs. Gomez said she had I'VE small
children and THAI her husband gave her next ~
nothing for the support Of herself and her children
He was in regular employment and all that he had
given her for some time past would not be more
Than three dollars q month. He spent nearly ali his
wages In drink and vice. She had worked hard 10
support herself and family sne 70 sewed upon an
She was obliged to live In a nelgnborhood-l4O
Cherry street-where her children were brought I'M
der the nnuence OF every bad example, and to pre-
vent two OF them being contaminated sne had sent
two OF the eldest TO school. Her husband on Mon.
day night had come to the house and beat her. and
he had an axe IN his hand. She was sorry to say he
Judgc-And you wish me to punish hima
C0mpalnant-Well, DO, your Honor; he Is a bad
man or would not do II.
Judge believe you, and believe your story, too.
Judge ito prsoner)-What have you TO say to thisS
The prisoner then went into rambling sta, ement
about his wife drinking and her wishing TO keep "a
bad house" whercupon young woman was called
to the stand, who SAID she lived In the neghborhood
and knew the complainant and confirmed IN her
Judge--i believe this woman and your wife, and
believe her when she says that you are very bad
man, and shall send you TO the Penltentlary for six
months.
AN UNGRArEFUL THIEF.
Paul Brudi, VINO had been IN the employ OF otto
Iundcrmann " Co., q city lirm was charged with
stealing large package OF Soda the property Of his
employers The THEFT was clearly proved. the pro-
perry being found concealed III u box OF prisoners
on his employers premises. Mr.. Lundermann had
given formal evidence OF the robbery. and on the
prisoner being called for his defence he charged
his employers or some OF the servants with putting
the bag OF soda into hts box
MI Lndermann, waxing white with indignation,
mounted the stand and SAID :--Now, your Honor
as this man has had the etfrontery 10 make that
charge VIII call your onors attention to The fact
that khs man was about two years ago brought be-
fore you In ths court for similar offence, and that
ct my request he was discharged and judgment was
suspended. now produce list OF more tnan g., 900
worth OF property, which we have every reason TO
believe the prisoner has stolen or has been con-
cerned III stealing. .
Judge TO prisoner)-Youre an ungrateful thief. 1t
1s the Of this court that III case OF this kind
where former judgment Is suspended that II be
acted upon at the same time as The next conviction
takes place. ! shall remand you until Tuesday,
when we shall hear all the particulars.
COURT Of GENERAL SESSIONS.