The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-23

oncers on duty throughout the city, The detectives
under Captain Irving were divided into squads OF
two three and four men, ana were posted at all the
points where crowds had gathered or were likely 10
assemble to see the procession.
THE HALLS AND CORRIDORS
OF the building were thronged throughout the morn
ing and during most OF the day with policemen in
fpll uniform. and the whole aspect OF the
About haf-past eleven o'clock Detective 81
mlngton arrested man named James Martin, VINO
OF Eighth street and the Bowery. Detective Mac
donald arrived ut the office shortly after with two
others. who gave :helr names as John 0'Brien and
Henry Moore A tall, lank young man. with long,
thin face and very prominent nose, was caught by
Detective Heidelberg, On the corner OF Union square
and Fourteenth street, with his hand In lady's
pocket. When arraigned at the ofllce OF the de-
tectlves he gave his name as william Jones. Two
professional burglars who had given mp their 0rdi-
nary vocation to
IMPROVE THE PASSING HOUR
were arrested In the neignb0rhOOd or Madison
square by Oficer Freeman or the Twenty.frst pre-:
cnct They called themselves James Dumas and
Peter McGee. Seeing an unusual commotion IN the
middle OF crowd on sixth avenue Detective Clapp
rushed IN among the people, and found two well
known pickpocEets, named William Johnston and
They were brought down ana locked up with the
others. Detectives dunno and kelsO arrested Two
o. as we
the only two OF what Is called 'the swell mob"
that were captured during the day. One OF them,
dressed In dark clothes and wearing tall silk hat,
Is said to be one OF the cleverest thieves IN The CITY,
He usually pines his trade In company with William
Dougherty, who was Iaxen with HIM yesterday by
the detectives
Dllks, Jr., found thief, named George Reese
pressing against the crowd with his arms spread
out before MN. Surprising that something was
UNUSUAL BURST OF AFFECTION
In such crowded place Mr. Diiks stole up behind
the sentimental rogue and found little boy named
William smith "w0rkingN Ike a beaver under the
protection OF Reese's outstretched wings. Mr..
Dilks snatched the young enthusiast, ana as he was
securing the leading spirit something struck him
on the foot. Stooping down ne picked up very
young thief endeavored to throw away from him.
Detective Tully went to the assistance OF Mr. Diiks,
and the two artists were removed to the Contra!
Elder arrested Robert Thompson and John
Reilly, who We're making hay while the sun snone
teentn precinct arrested Benjamin. Wagner on the
corner OF Fourth street and broadway. He pre-
tended 10 be admlrlng bust OF the great composer
In shop window wnen the policeman laid hands
upon hun. Though evidently not inclined IN the
musical way himself, Mr.. wagner, OF sidewalk ,1i
bill II II happened TO lie close TO MIN In convenient
pocket. This fellow Is known among tue police as
the "Muggist" and he received this title from tie
HE CAN PLAY DEIsARrE
with his features. He has never been known, the
police saw 10 wear the same expression on his
counienance on two different occasions, and some
OF the detectives affirm mat he smile In q der-
ent style to every officer he knows. George Nolan
was lntonlng 'home. Sweet Home" pianissimO 10
select party OF compaaioIis OH the Bowery when
Detective LiInngton inGerfered with his reaching
that abode OF bliss Detectives Dunn AM kelso
shared another pair named John Brady and
Francis Mclntee, who had taken the places OF the
couple OF swells previously secured by these
officers Charles Smith. VINO among the most
select circles OF his acquaintance has reputation
for 'he bones.r was "colared" by Detective Clapp
as he was elbowlns his way through number of
LADIES on Br1adwa Eo WSpp also per-
accept the protection OF ms society as far a. the
Ponce Headquarters. Mr.. Jackson had wrung
SLOW CONSENT,
and the newly maze friends formed small but
select procession of their own to the building In
Mulberry street. When the parades OF the day were
over and Captain Irving returned to the ONCE with
the remainder OF his men the motley group OF
That gentleman received the batch with "Halloa,
Jones; how long have you been back? You are not
you are here are your MIR. MooreH Oh, no! This
is good work"
Housing at the procession, SIR l am not well,
Mr. kelsO.v
"Any results, onlcer, from Mr.. Jones gazing on
"Only an attempt. SIR" answered the oficcr.
~ am sorry for that Jones; should like to be
AFTER These three gentlemen were with him. eh :
All right; take them back. Well. Brady, now did
| you cOme to be In the way Of the officer ~
II had only just got my breakfast sir, ana was
going across town with my friend here, when
"Yes, SIR he started to cross the town when he
| saw me-"
.Oh, indeed. Take them back. Now n you had
given 1t To me straight / should have let you 60
| What Is the matter with yOum
~ am bricklaycr, sir; was to work yester.
day."
.Come Eere and let me look at your hands. All
| 1t won't do. LOCK HIM up Captain. What vas that
| little fellow doingg Come here How did you come
| to get arrested rn
al don't know, SIR"
"Who IS that man with your How long nave you
known hmp
II don't know him. SIR"
"Let me look al your hands, do you work ~
eyes, sir; IN q candy Store across town.
"Wnere across town 7 In what streetr
'In-n-in--n
"Tbat's enough. put them below. What are the
charges against all these men2 Picking pockets2
Take them all back, get their names and
take them before Judge Downing in the morn
ing"
The batch was reconducted to the detective ONCE,
where their Names ages, occupations and general
state OF existence were duly registered. the
juvenile Orender was asked what he worked at he
again said,
III am employed in candy store"
"And he went out to get some sugar." said De-
tective Tufly.
About half-past three O'Clock the police were dis
missed, and the building resumed It's usual quiet
appearance.