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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
A CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME.
Judge Bcdford's Charge to the Grand
Jury I'm General sessions--War Against
Abortionists, Garrotcrs and Thieves.

Judge Bedford's Charge to the Grand
Jury in General sessions--War Against
Abortionists, Garrotcrs and Thieves.
Upon Judge Bedford's opening the Court OF Gen.
eral Sessions, Part l. yesterday, the Grand Jury
who yesterday impanellcd for the June Term,
presented themselves and awaited the charge OF
Ills Honor preparatory to entering upon the bust
ness OF the month. In view OF the extraordinary
increase OF crime In this metropolis OF late, which
has necessltated the passage by the Legislature OF
a statute granting the Recorder and Judge Bedford
power to hold two sessions OF this Court slmutane-
ousiy and In view also CT the glarng necessity OF
dealing vigorously with that dangerous portion OF
the community who
REvEI IN THE WORST DESCRIPTIONS OF OFFENCE,
to the serious detrment and well-being OF society,
the following remarks OF the learned Judge will BIO
read with interest, and while meriing the sincere
commentator OF the rght-mlnded Citizen viii, no
doubt, tend In no trlnng degree to cause the
criminal and would-be criminal to pause ere con-
tinuIng In or entering upon course which Ia GER
tain, sooner or later to end In severe punishment
JUDGE BEDFORDS CHARGE
charging You today deem Il my duty mention the
fact fat crime in this city has been greatly on the
pcd ans danS If operations daily press
"''" '''' fnE pasrARDLY USE OF KNIFE
and pistol and the terrible consequences ensuing there
The June term q this Court eomEencess today. ana
II It's laDors,
ties The calendar will be heavy and many cases
OF interest and importance will be laid before you. In
view Of all these facts and circum.tances after c9nsuia
tion with colleague the Recorder have concluded
hold double session OF this Court during this term
thus giving che people the full benefit at the earliest pos
sble OF statute wisely passed by the late
legislature vestng In the Recorder and myself the right
10 held
A DOUBLE SESSION TINS COURT
whenever In Judgment the public business may de.
mand our ain and object being the ull yindcaon Of
tne law, the better projection Of the community, the
prompt pun shment Of crie tho speedy trial
o. o., crimnss The people look to the authorities 20 /
his dark current OF crime which has Of late set In
no Whch new jcopardzing The safety Of citizens
-, -, tnen not look IN vain. Tie lawlcss, under
'@'""hAir HONEST AND FRARLEss ADMINISTRATION
su,culnn Let the statute book be strictly and
IL, X irrespective OF pers, conscquencos
~ .e prescribed by law be dealt out In no false
'As"sa'n"" N"fn-With certainty. we'll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
THE ALLEGED DISHONEST BROKER.
Partial Examination OF tho Case
Ar0fnst Edward n. McIlyafn.

Partial Examination of tho Case
Against Edward II. McIlvnin.
Examination In the case ofEdward X. McIlvain, OF
the firm OF +. T. Selsmer b Co., No. IL Broad street,
who is charged with having, on the Goth day OF last
month, obtained on a worthless check stocks OF
the Lake Shore Railroad Company OF the value Of
$3.50, from the firm OF Gelston Bussng, 3s Wall
street, was commenced yesterday morning at the
Tombs Police Court by Judge Hogan. From the
evidence adduced IL appears that Geston Bussing
received order from Mr. Patterson, n broker,
for TOO shares OF the stock above mentioned, with
instructions to turn the same over to T.. T. Sesmcr
& Co., who would pay for them. The stock was
sent to the Office OF the aforementioned firm, where
IL was received and a check drawn on the National
Bank OF the Republic Tor the amount required, and
signed by f. r. Sclsmer 4 Co. and endorsed by Mr..
Mcvain, given for the same. On presenting the
check tho bank re fused to honor II, as Se!smer e.
Co. q deposits would not meet IL. McIlvain in the
meantime disposed OF the stock and took the
money which he realized for the same and de-
posted 1t to his own individual account In a Brook
Ign bank.
This IL the substance of the testimony Of the
prosecution, and the defence wall be heard this
morning. In the meantime the prisoner Is re-
maDlcu.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05

Roger Long w. James O'Bncn.-Sec memoran-
dunn on papers. ,,s os
william s. Mead vs.. Anne S. Mead.-order
granted.
Eliza J. Heaey vs.. Lewis Healey-heierence
granted. -. o,,.
Samuel s. Fitch, Jr., vs. Bridget o'Connor.-
Isaac r. Smith VS.. Charles Peck.-Reference
Henry Townsend w. Maria Muhfeld ct al.-Order
Joseph r. stuyvesant vs. Gottleb Grissler ct oil.
three cases. Order granted.
BY Judge Curtis.
Edward T. Davis vs.. Maria Davis-Report Of
referee confirmed and divorce granted.
Charles Thompson vs. Elisha Ruckman ct al. MO-
ton for injunction granted, with $40 costs TO plain
tifY to abide event OF suit.
H. j. Cummings va. G. Brainbridge Smith ct al
of his costs, to be adjusted by the Clerk.
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PROBABLE MURDEK.
A Boys Head split Open With a
Hatchet.

On Monday night fight took place between
James Rose, OF 161 East Twenty eighth street, and
James Burke OF 3l4 East Thirty-second street.
They are boys about sixteen years OF age and were
playfelows before the present quarrel the cause Of
which is not known. Rose, while the parties were
quarrejiDg, picked up small Ratchet and threw 1t
at Burke, striking him on the forehead and sinking
the iron into his Skull Burke was at once removed
to Bellevue Hospital, and the physicians In attend
anco there are now doing everything In their
Mitchell yesterday to Justice Coulter, before whom
Rose was taken by 0nIcer Calaghan, OF the Twenty
rst precinct, says that Burke is In most critical
condition and ii will be several days before def
mite opinion can be given as to whether the wound
will prove fatal or not The young cuprit was
committed 10 await the result OF his victims IN
juTleA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
COURT Or GENERAL sessIoNs-pAaT 2.
AKouscbreaiSer Sent to tho State Prison
Cor Ten Years.

A zYouscbreaIser Sent to tho State Prison
for Ten Ycnrs.
Before Recorder Hackett
George Revolt was tried and convicted OF an at
tempts at burglary in the nrst degree. the indict
ment charging that the 10th OF May he effected
burglarious entry into the dwelling house IS East
Fourth street, which is called the Working Girls
Home Otlcer Little found the prisoner Mt the
basement door, and noticed an fndentaton made
I'm the wood which correspondent with the width OF
'Jimmynin his possession. When searched at the
station house there were a number or Keys founu In
his pocket.
Tie Recorder sent Revolt to the State Prison for
ten years.
The House Or Refuge Revolt-Thc Youth
Mcdonald Sent to Sing Sing for Seven
Years md n Half.
Thomas Mcdonald was tried aud convicted OF an
assault with intent to do bodily harm, the charge
being that on the 18th Of May he assaulted Thomas
Buchanan, m assistant foreman In the House Of
Refuge, with knife. lie was sent to the State
Prison upon the charge for five years. Mcdonald
also pleaded guilty TO a similar indictment for stab
Ding william J. Adams at tho House OF Refuge on
the same day, and was sentenced to the State
r , Tor two years and six months, making the
six months.
Assault and Battery.
James Johnson and Joseph Clark, indicted for as
saulting Michael Brew, on the 9th OF MAY. with
intent 10 steal ten cents from him. pleaded guilty to
assant ana battery and were each sent ia fhe Peoi
| Tertiary for one year. 'eN' W '"0 ieN''
Larceny OF Jewelry--The Female Gre
ceiver'' Sent TO the state Prison.
Mary Elkln was tried for receiving stolen cooda.
| On the 26th OF March about eight hundred aolo,a,
worth Of diamond jewery was stolen from Mra
| Anna Bayer, and 1t appeared from the proof thu,
the prisoner receiveda pawn ticket representing
portion OF the stolen property, which She Obtained
at simpsons and afterwards endcavared to sell 10
Joseph Henggi, In Hoboken. she was convicted
and sent TO the State Prison for I'VE years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
COURT or COMMON PLEAS.

by Judge J. r. DAILY.
Anderson VS. Page.-Motion granted on terms.
See memorandum.
Moore va. Day.-Motion denied. See opinion.
Halsey vs. Observation-Disclosures and papers Oh
which order OF arrest was granted should DC SUD-
mitted.
In the matter OF Wilhelmna Weber and other
Infants.-Papers not regular.
Welte vs.. BrOwn.-Moti0n denied.
Kreymony 0'Brien, Sherif-Amendment al
lowed as marked on notice OF motion.
Goldberg Levine-Motion granted on condl
ton that defendant give security to pay any
Judgment recovered and pay $40 costs.
Gannette vs.. Lacharnne.-Moti0ntO resettle order
denied.
Klamke We. Benning. Order vacated II Judgment
debtor appears and submits to examination.
Stebbns va. Buck.-See decision with clerk.
In the Matter OF George F. Coolidge, Supposed
Lunatic. Order granted.
Struthers vs. Christol.-Motion denied. See opn-
ion.
By Judge Larremere.
Patton Vs. Winters.-Application denied, without
costs.
In the Matter OF the Application Of John A.
Kampng to be Discharged, disqualification dis
missed.
Houghton vs. Wood.-Motion denied.
Ball va. Fearng-Order dismissed and stay va
Gated with $40 costs to plaintiff
McKennett vs.. CuG.-Judgment for plaintih on
demurrer.
Koehler vs.. Kehon.-Order granted, staying exc
cutiOn until further order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
UNITED STATES coasss!uSERs COURT.
Straw Bail-vigorous Effort Being Made
to Put Down Bogus Bail.

Straw Bail-Vigorous Effort Being Made
to Put Down Bogus Bail.
man named Joel T. Rice wss brought up before
Commissioner Shields, In the United States Courts,
yesterday, charged with giving fraudulent bail
IN the OF Frederick A. Goodal, who ia at pre-
sent locked up in the Ludlow Street JAIL charged
with washing revenue stamps. Another man,
named Roseufield was brought up before Com
missioner Shields few days ago, charged with
giving straw bail for Goodal also. The latter was
liberated twice from Ludlow Street Jail, but was
twice rearrested by Detective Sullivan, OF Colonel
Whitleys secret service force when II was dscov-
cred that the bail was bogus. on Monday he was
arrested for the second time IN Wall street by Ocer
Sullivan. Rice protested his innocence.
The Commissioner committed him In default OF
$1,000 ball. Commissioner Shields and District At
t0rney Purdy are determined to put an end to the
practice of giving sham bail i'll the Federal build
Ing, a class OF crime th0t short time ago much
IN vogue In both the state and Federal Courts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS PART l.
A Stationery Clerk Acquitted OF Alleged
I1arcenv.

Larceny.
Before Cunning 8. Bedford, City Judge.
The fore part Of the day was occupied In the trial
Of an indictment against Henry Oughton, charged
with stealing $50 worth OF paper envelopes, the
property Of his employer, George Wilson, SO Maiden
lane. The proof showed that the accused was In
the habit by order OF his employer, OF taking en-
veopes to the establishment OF John Fitzgerald, in
and that he did SO in this instance without orders.
The accused proved good character by highly re-
spectacle witnesses, which resulted IN his acquitta
Police Commissioner Barr tho Victim OF
Car Pfckpocket.
Joseph Dol;ard, alias John Smith, who was Jointly
indicted with Joseph oliver, charged with stealing
800 In greenbacks from Thomas ]. Barr one OF the
Police Commissioners, while riding upon Forty
second street car on the lst OF April was arragned
and pleaded guilty. At the request Of counsel
Judge Bedford remanded the prisoner.
Another Car Pickpocket.
Phillip Blunket was tried and convicted Of steal
ing gold watch from Henry Kunz, the goth OF
last month, while riding upon Third avenue car.
The testimony pointed clearly to the guilt OF the
prisoner and the City Judge. being informed by the
officer that Bunket was an associate of thieves,
sent him to the State Prison for four years.
Young Burglars Sent to tho Pcniten-
tiary.
Philip Doyle and James Devine pleaded guilty to
an attempt at burglary In the third degree. They
were discovered the cath Of May secreted In the
coal nolc Oh DaVio farkers uweinhS house, 40
West Forty-sixth street, which was unoccupied at
the time. When arrested by the policeman Doyle
remarked that he was sorry he had not q re-
volver or he would have not him, but Devine said
nothing Judge Bedford punished Doyle for that
ipdiscreet observation by sending him to the Peni
Tertiary for two years and six months, while the
sentence OF his confederate was modified to
eighteen months imprisonment on the Island.
stabbing u Police Officer.
Henry Arnassen, charged with cutting Oflcer
Madison, OF the Twentythird precinct, in the arm
with pocket knife on the 2lst Of May, pleaded
guilty to an assault with dangerous weapon. Mr..
Hummel stated to the Court that the prisoner was
intoxicated mt the time he got into trouble with the
officer and that he never arrested for any other
offence The Judge took these extenuating crcum-
stances into consideration and modified the SEN
tcnce to one years Imprisonment in the Peniten-
fiary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
He COU R T S.
Interesting Proceedings in the New
York and Brooklyn Courts.

An Alleged Counterfeiter on Trial-Eforts Made
70 Suppress Straw Bail Giving-Anothsr Minor
Habeas Corpus Case Mandamus a. to tho
Assessed Value Of Property-Important
Decisions In the Ma
rine Court-Busness ofthe Gen.
eral Sessions, Parts and2.
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Decisions.

ALBANY, N. Y, June 4, 1872.
The following decisions were rendered In the
Court OF Appeals today
Judgments affirmed with costs-Moneypenuy vs.
Jackson; Stiner vs.. Stincr; Konitzky VIZ. Meyer;
McClave vs.. Paine; Mount VS.. Lyon; Beatson vs..
Elwel; Ketchum vs.. TrOxell.
Judgments reversed and new trials granted
Walls VS.. Bailey; Porter vs. Parks.
Order granting new trial affirmed and judg-
ment absolute for the defendant, with costs, pur-
suant to stipulation.--Martin VS.. Farnsworth.
order affirmed, with costs, in the matter Of John
G. Lamberson.
Court OF Appeals Calendar.
ALBANY, N. Y, June 4, 1872
The following is the Court OF Appeals day calen-
dar for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5:-347, 25l,
2S0, $40, 800, 357, 43 and 800.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
BROOKLYN COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
A Collision Case.
Before Judge Benedict.

Collision Case
Before Judge Benedict
Peter r. Baltic brought suit against the steam
ship City Of Washington to recover for the sinking
OF the pilot boat by reason Of collision with the
steamer. The collision occurred about two hun
dred miles from Sandy Hook on the night OF the
goth OF March last. Judge Benedict has Just or
dered a decree In favor OF the hbeant with o ref
erence to ascertain the amount Of damage.
Decision.
John Schenck vs.. The Canalb0at Sunshine &C.
Upon the pleadings and proofs the lbellant Is en-
titled to receive herein the Of s375 for which
amount with costs, let decree be entered In favor
OF nbe.lant.
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
A Counterfeiter on Trial.
Before Judge Shipman.


The trial OF Lewellyn Williams, charged with
Counterfeiting, was begun yesterday in the United
states Circuit Court. Williams was arrested by
one OF Colonel whitleys men the Goth OF October
hast at his residence, AIS tyourth street. and up
ward OF S. 900 in counterfeit fifty cent stamps, to-
gether with two plates back and nbre and seal
plate found in his possession. Williams as alleged
was engaged in striking of some counterfeits
when he was seized The plates and counterfeit
stamps were produced In court by Detective Ken
mock, who made the arrest, and his testimony was
corroborated by the evidence OF Detective Apple
gate who was with Kennock at the time OF the ar
rest and seizure.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married..

CoNKLrN-BrRKMAN-In Jersey CITY, on Monday,
June g. 1872 nv the Rev. DIR. Van Cleef Mr.. J.
II. CoNkLIN, OF fslp, L. l., to Miss KATE BuRKMAN,
OF Jersey City.
church. Drooklyns y I. hy the Rsy, y n storrA s
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,urt or Appeals Calendar,
COURT CAlENDAR-GENERAl TERM.

BUFFALO, N. Y, June A. 1872
The following Is the day calendar OF the General
Term for Wednesday, June lS72-5 s, TO- IA, Is, 49,
Is, "a, 77n, %.
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Before Commissioner Winslow.
retail liquor dealer, named william steimmer
man. accused ofcarrying on his business, ut the
corner OF Lorrimer and Meserole Streets without
paying the special tax required by law. The Com
missioner announced that he would hear the case
to-day.
Henry Forman, retail liquor dealer at Dutch
Kills, was accused OF similar offence He was held
to bail to appear tomorrow morning.
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BROOKLYN COURT CALENDAR.
COURT or APPEALS.

Cry CouRT-Nos. $751; 80, 10, so, So co, 6S, CO. II,
70, "A, 49, 70, IS, SO, 81 50, SO, 81, SIS, So, 81.
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COURT CkLERDAaS-THIs DAY.

SUPREME CouRT-CIRcUT-Part Held by Judge
Van Brunt-Nos 901, 1915, 1867, 1853, 1857, l503h
5T7, 1884, 81, 1852 S43, 1s45, 1sl9, 1851 1855, 1857
1871, ls6 1869. ls'a Part 2-ueld by Judge Brady
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
Policc-Appointmen OF Captains and
Sergcants.


The Brooklyn Police Commissioners met yester-
day at the Police Headquarters corner OF Court and
Livingston streets, Brooklyn, and made the follow
ing appointments:-First precinct, Captain Smith !;
Second precinct, Captain McConnell Third pre-.
cinct, Captain Ferry; Fourth precinct, Captain
Waddy; Fifth precinct, Captain Woglom; Sixth pre-
cinct, Captain Mullen; Seventh precinct, no APP
pointment Eighth precinct, Captain Mackellcr;
Ninth precinct, Captain Mclaughlin; Tenth pre-.
clnct, no appointment.
The Police Surgeons are Drs. Nissan and Brady
The sergeants appointed are as follows second
precinct-Kane Dunn and Croft. Third precinct
Dobbins, Matterson Kellett and Quick. Third sub
precinct-Riley, Kenney and Porter. Fourth pre-
cinct-Campbell 0'Brlen and Story: Fifth pre-.
cinct-Calahan, Corr, Brennan and Bunce. Sixth
precinct-Adrian, Keiser and Mcnamara. Seventh
precinct-Felding, Clancy, Hoody and DeBevoise.
Eighth precinct--Meagher, Delmar, Kelley and
Lloyd. Ninth precnct-smlth, Handler, Latty and
Miller. Ninth sub-preclnct--Leavy Worth and
Wilmarth. Tenth precinct-Lamb, Sheridan and
Weeks. acknowledgements Rogers and Van
Wagner
Aresolutop was adopted by the Board compli.
menting Captain Ferry, OF the Third precinct, for
his efficiency In arrestlng gang OF thieves and re-
covering large amount Of stolen property. The
resolution was ordered to be sent to all the cap
tains, with the request that they act with similar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
SUPERIOR cOusT-SpEcIkL TERM.


By Judge Freedman.
John IT, Klatthaar w. George Siedler.-See men,
oTandum OH papers.
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BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.


The Board Of Estimate will meet on Thursday
next and receive the estimates from the heads OF
the different departments OF the amount required
by them for the ensuing year. The estimated ex-
Penses OF the Police Department for 1873 is 1916 $780,
an increase Of $15s0O0.
A Brooklyn Jewelry Store Broken Into.
The jewery store OF John d. Chase Son, 392
Fulton street. was entered by burglars yesterday
morning. They forced open q back window and
then proceeded to blow open the safe with powder.
The noise OF the explosion however, attracted the
attention OF Oficer Chambers OF the First precinct
and the thieves, finding they were discovered, fed,
leaving behind them can or powder, crowbar, sew
eral chisels and dark lantern
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For long time past 1t was q matter OF "town
talk" In Brooklyn that prisoners who were SEN
fenced to imprisonment by Justices In the lower
Courts on one day were seen strolling through the
public streets or visiting their usual haunts
on the following day, and the inference drawn
was that the committing magistrate was
blamable The matter, however, was fully ven
tllated yesterday forenoon In Justice ElOtt's
Court, Williamsburg. The driver OF the prison
with the offence Of allowing prisoners to escape
while taking them to prison for consideration
The complainant In the case was II. G. Conrady n
keeper In the county jail. Connolly pleaded not
guilty to the grave charge preferred against him
and asked for an immediate examination. This be-
OF May John wittenauf, a prisoner in his charge.
paid him So so for his release while on the way to
prison. Justice Elliott thereupon committed Con-
molly to the county jail to await the action OF the
Grand Jury, and he was sent down there In the
same vehicle In which he had so often conveyed
other unf0rtunates to Court ana prison.
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D. D., wARIEN wHnow EMERSON to IDA O., daugh1
ter OF John 7. Banker Esq.
LIvERA0RE-RILEY.-In this city, on Tuesday,
June T. by Rev. Henry @. Montgomery, d. b.
CHARLES +. LIvERMoRE to NJ. EMMA, only child Of
John Riley, ESQ.,, all OF this city.
MACvEY-SUTToN.-On Tuesday, May 4 by Rev.
e. G. Sweetser, GEORGE W. MAOyEY to SARAH
HELENA SUTTON beth Of this city No cards. -
MERRHL-MooRE.-On Monday, June 8, by Rev.
John J. BrOuner, WILLIAM WILLIS MERRILL TO
TILIIE CHAUNCEY MOORE, both of this city.
MILLER-WATTs.-On Thursday, May %. 1874 by
Greenvllle, N j. to Miss MARY WATTS, Of Jersey
City Heights, N. ].
RIcHARDs-CoRNELL.-On Tuesday, June T. 1872
PIERRE 7. c. RICHARDS to KATE L., eldest daughter
OF Hon. Charles j. Cornell Y
william ii. Boole, ARCHIBALD s. VAN ORDlN To
LANA ]. CLARK, daughter OF Cornelius e. Clark
Esq, and niece OF the officiating clergyman.