The New York herald., 1869-03-20
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

LARCENY OF DRESS TRIMMINGs.-Lucien F. Reed, !,
No. 669 Greenwich street, appeared before Justice
Dodge, at the JEFFERSON Market Police Court yester.
day, and charged David Andrews and Adam Klopp,
boys, who had been IN his employ, with stealing
silk and wOrBted bralds from him. valued at thirty
dollars. They were committed to answer as well
as those who had been settled upon by the complain
ant as alleged receivers OF the stolen goods Each
was held IN default Of $l,6O0 bail. &. c
CHARGE OF BURGLARY.-Wiiam Hellnicht was
yesterday brought before Justice Downg by ofIicer
Toomey Of the Sixth precinct, the charge of hav-
ing few hours previously broken INTO the lager
beer saloon OF Martin Boil No. 55 Bayard street, by
forcing open rear window, with intent to steal
therefrom four dollars In fractional currency and
twenty-five dollars worth OF cigars. The accused
was caught IN the act OF leaving the premises by the
offcer, and on searching him knife ana bunch Of
KEYS were found upon his person. The accused was
committed to the Tombs for trial
CARRYING CONCEALED wEAPoNs.-Shortly before
twelve O'Clock ON Thursday night Edward Butcher
man sixyive years Of age, was arrested by officer
O'Keefe, Of the Fourth precinct for disorderly
duct in discharging loaded pistol in the street.
On searching the prisoner at the Oak street police
station large lead knuckle was found concealed on
his person, and it Is alleged he intended to use the
same. Butcher was subsequently taken before JUS
tice bowling and In default VI $500 bail was commit
ted for trial.
ARREST ON SUsPIcIoN.-william Finnegan, an err
rand boy, sixteen years OF age living a No. % Oliver
street, arrested by detective Coyle OF the Cen
dollars in legal tender and currency notes from his
employer, David Lisner 323 Canal street. Finnegan
lert the store the afternoon OF the 10Th nst and
two hours subsequently 1t was observed the above
which the accused had previously been seen. Finne-
gan strenuOusly denies his guilt says he prove
good character, and Justice bowling gave hlm an
opportunity to do The matter Will be further
investigated to-day.
FELoNIoUs AssAULT.-John Gallat, Of No. 25 West
Houston street, appeared before Justice Dodge, at
the Jefferson Market Police Court. yesterday, and
accused Daniel ]. Corey OF visiting and threatening
him with felonous intent, The complainant in his
adavis charges that Daniel into his saloon and
commenced to abuse and threaten him, eliminating
his assault BY seizing large carving knife, and
after wirling II about his head, swearing lie would
take his LIES blood Deeming his life in danger the
complainant called on officer Carl OF the Eighth
precinct, who arrested the crazed individual. In ms
informal examination he denied any felonious intent
and claimed tnat lie was quiet at the time. lie was
committed In default OF 1880 bail.
"DEsPERATE MIKE" ON THE RAMPAGE.-Michael
O'Bren, better known as desperate Mike,n fire.
quenter OF the courts and not at all unacquainted
with the Backwcll's Island officials, was yesterday
arrested by officer Reid Of the Twenty pre-
cinct, on the complaint Of Catharine O'Brien, the
prisoners wife, living at No. 81 Washington street,
Mike was innamed with liquor, and being OF q
noisy, turbulent nature, commenced demoishIng
the windows and furniture In his apartments, and
doubtless would have served his wife In the same
manner but for the prompt interference OF the
guardian Of the peace. Mike was taken before JUS
tice bowling aud committed to the Tombs, there to
remain till he becomes sober and composed.
DILAToRy POLICE OFFIcIALs.--The business OF the
Tomhs Police Court Is often retarded by the omis-
sion on the part Of certain captains OF down town
wards TO send their prisoners to court before ten
O'Clock IN the morning, whereas the magistrates
contend IT is the duty OF the captains or sergcanls In
charge OF the station houses TO make return OF
their arrests AZ the opening OF the court six O'Clock
A. NJ BY so doing the magistrate clears mis- calendar
OF cases at early hour, which leaves him free for
the deposition or more important business which
may come in later In the day. Another reason why
tins old time custom should be adhered to IL the
fact thai innocent parties las Ia often the case
may chance to fall into the hands or the police over
night be arragned before the court at the earliest
possible moment and their release secured. Justice
bowling has frequently petitloned the Superinteu-
dant or Police onthe subject and earnestly asked that
his wishes be complied with, but wthout avail