The New York herald., 1869-09-15
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.

4 Batch Of Burglars Sent TO the State
Prison-Daring Robbery OF a Frenchman In
Broadway.
Before Cunning 8. Bedford, Jr., City Judge.
Assistant District Attorney Huichings conducted
che prosecution yesterday, and in conjunction with
the City Judge disposed Of large number of cases.
John Clark, who was charged with entering the
room Of Johanna Hosteln 24a Centre street, on the
1st inst, by means OF skeleton key, and stealing
clothing valued at twenty five dollars, pleaded guilty
10 burglary IN the third degree and implored the
mercy OF lhe Court lie did not appear to be pro.
Hscrenp modea e e senence e 10 U s
IN the State Prison to two years and six months
John Thomas, Jointly indicted with VIM. Green,
On tSe pain Of August tne dwelling house Of Joseph
Cowell No. 4l2 West Twentieth street, was bur-
yer spoons a childs velvet cloak and an ermine
DOLLAR and mun carried away. The City Judge re-
marked that the circumstances showed that Thomas
was an adept In his profession. He was sent to the
States Prison for five years.
william Peters was jointly charged with James
warehouse No. 27 Wcs. street night Of the S0th
OF July, when 5000 worth OF flannel was stolen, the
property OF Peter and George Hail. Peters pleaded
guilty, and was sent to the State Prison for three
years and six months.
James Anderson demanded trial. The evidence
showed that on the morning Of the burglary officers
found Peters and Anderson in o rOwboat. where
fourteen pieces Of hanne the proceeds OF the burg
larry, were found Peters said that Anderson WAS
innocent. He explained the suspicious circum.
stances OF his being in the boat at that early hour
BY saying that he could not cross the De6rosses
street ferry and Peters oiIered to row i'm to the
Jersey side. MI. Howe established his good charac-
ter by testimonials OF prominent citizens, and the
jury, believing that he was innocent, rendered
Verdict OF not guilty without leaving their seats.
Abraham Aaronson was Indicted Tor burglary in the
July. entered the premises of Stewart d. Adams e5
Vesey street, and stole fifty cents worth Of cigars.
The complainant stated that the boy entered his
place three times within the last month. Counsel
Tor the prisoner stated to the Judge that the COM
planant attempted to shoot the prisoner, whereupon
Judge Bedford responded that the Grand Jury and
the whole community would Justify him II he had
taken his life. 1t was the duty Of every citizen TO
shoot a burglar who entered a mans house In the
night time. The prisoner was sent to the State
prison tor two years and six months.
ALLEGED ROBBERY IN BROADWAY.
Charles Wicker, Frank Adams ana Edward Kiei
were jointly indicted tor robbery In the st degree.
The complainant, Gustav Buoan, Frenchman, tes-
assaulted and Knocked down by number OF men at
the corner OF Broadway and Bond street, and that
gold watch and $500 IN gold, which was in o belt
around his person. were taken from him. Shortly
after the occurrence policemen heard the alarm and
arrested KEEL and Adams An examination was had
when the Frenchman pointed out wicker as one Of
she men present at the time he was robbed. The de-
fence eh JWed by witnesses that the pr sJner in
dtsreputable house Greene street on the night
question from twelve O'Clock Till nine O'Clock on the
following morning, at which time ne went TO Jeder.
son Market to procure the release Of his brother who
was under arrest upon Charge OF assault and bat
terry. The jury rendered verdict OF guilty mo-
tlon for new trial was made. The prisoner was
Iemanded Till Friday.
Margaret Martin, colored, who was charged with
Stealing fifty dollars worth Of LADIES' clothing from
Esther Rudman, ll2 Columbia street, on the Sd OF
August pleaded guilty to petit larceny. She was
sent to the Penltentiary for six months
The following, Is The calendar iOr t0day:-The PeO-
pie vs. William Harvey, Thomas Smith and Frank
kearney, burglary; Same vs.. VIM. Nelson and Felix
r. Murphy burglary same vs. Peter Lazeille, grand
larceny; Same We. Alfred Saunders, grand larceny
Same w. James Gray, grand larceny; Same Vs.
Emma Il. Morgan, larceny; Same vs. Manuel Cortez
forgery; Same VS.. Thomes Clark felonious assault
anu battery; Same vs.. Patrick Ryan, assault and
battery; Same vs. William Green burglary Same
ys. Gaoriel Brak, grand larceny; Same vs.. Mary
AcKenna, grand larceny; Same vs. John wallace
and James Murphy, grand larceny; Same VS.. William
Lee, grand larceny; Same VS.. Theodore Mansen and
Wniam Davis, robbery