Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Jan. 10, 1860

CIRCUIT COURT

Present — Judge SMITH

January 9th - No. 53, Charles CHAMBERLIN vs. Mortimer H. GREEN. Referred to E. GRIFFIN, Esq.
No. 103 - Lyman HALL vs. Roswell B. HEWES et al. Referred to A. GARDINER, Esq.
No. 104 - Same vs. N. H. HEWES et al. Same reference.
No. 112. - A. THOMAS vs. C. A. BOLT. Referred to L. FARRAR, Esq.
No. 117 - S. GANSON et al., vs. G. H. MIX. Referred to E. GRIFFIN, Esq.
No. 191 - B. ORCUTT vs. C. ALLEN et al. Referred to Theron R. STRONG, Esq.
No. 78 - W. B. MORSE vs. Thos. MOULSON. Tried by the Court. Judgment $160.58.
No. 79 - Morse & Whitmore vs. Thos. MOULSON. Tried by the Court. Judgment $107.33.
No. 86 - E. C. McFETRIDGE vs. Geo. W. SMITH et al. Tried by the Court. Judgment $102. 88.
No. 82 - HAGERTY vs. Harriet MAPES. Referred to J. C. CHUMESRO, Esq.
No. 227 - L. PICARD vs. Geo. SILKENDIS. Referred to W. D. SHUART, Esq.
No. 68 - Wm. BARKS vs. Benjamin BUTLER. Referred to J. C. CHAMASERO, Esq.

January 10th - No. 40 - John BISSIGAL vs. N. Y. Central R. R. Co. In progress this noon and likely to last all day. It is a suit for damages brought by plaintiff who lost a leg by being run over by a locomotive on St. Joseph's street in this city.

Jan. 12, 1860

CIRCUIT COURT

Present - Judge SMITH

Wednesday, Jan. 11 - In the case of BISEIGEL agt't the N. Y. Central R. R. Co., in which a non-suit was granted yesterday, forty days were allowed the plaintiff to make a case and the exceptions to be heard in the first instance at the General Term.

No. 42 - Nelson KING et al ags't Sylvester HARMON. Tried by the Court. Judgment for plaintiff $1,04?.22.
No. 83 - Jane S. PENNY ags't J. B. HOWELL, et al. Tried by the Courts. Judgment for plff. $268.87.
No. 105 - John CRAIG ags't H. N. HAND. Tried by the Court. Judgment for plaintiff $109.61.
No. 112 ½ - S. F. CHARGH ags't O. M. CROSS and Wm. H. CROSS. Tried by the Court. Judgment for plaintiff $92.05.
No. 113 - S. f. CHURCH ags't O. M. CROSS et al. Tried by the Court. Judgment for plff. $419.01.
No. 121 - H. F. HUNDEE ags't Mary FARRELL. Tried by the Court. Judgment for plff. $62.05.
No. 162 - The Eagle Bank of Rochester ags't John PIERCE. Tried by the Court. Judgment for plaintiff $175.59.
No. 155 - Henry SANDOLF ags't A. ERICKSON and
No. 179 - Henry SUNDOLF and wife ags't A. ERICKSON. Complaints dismissed without cost to either party.
No. 20 - John BULGER adm'r ags't the N. Y. Central RR. Co. Referred to O. HASTINGS, Esq.
No. 62 - In the matter of McFETRIDGE vs LINCOLN, the jury found for defendant.
No. 11 - Oliver P. BLACKMER vs Elisha HARMON et al. In progress at noon to-day.
No. 127 - Mary SMITH vs Geo. FEINER. Referred to C. H. CLARK, Esq.
No. 153 - Ann MARLOW vs I. ABRAHAM. Same reference as last.
Joseph William vs Hiram J. COMSTOCK. Referred to W. H. BOWMAN, Esq.
No. 119 - Philander STORY vs James FAREWELL. Referred to C. H. CLARK, Esq.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Wed Jan 18, 1860
 
POLICE COURT
 
Justice Bardwell Presiding
     Tuesday, Jan. 17th - A young man belonging to one of the Hose Companies was sued for a violation of a city ordinance by bursting in the door of an Engine House on Sunday. He confessed that he broke in the door, because he had no key and supposed that he had a right to do so. The penalty of $50 and costs was entered against him. The young man appeared to be sorry for what he had done, and the penalty will probably not be enforced against him.
 
Wednesday, Jan. 18th - James WELLS, of North Greece, was drunk in St. Paul street. He paid costs and got off.
 
James KILLCULLEN, better known as "Albany Jim," was very much intoxicated and went to the Penitentiary in default of paying ten dollars.
 
John DALTON, a young fellow, who has been in the House of Refuge, attempted to steal a watch from Mackie's store. Committed for further examination.
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ATTEMPT TO GRAB A WATCH - THIEF IDENTIFIED BY A LITTLE GIRL - Yesterday, towards evening, a young fellow about 18 years old, with villainous antecedents, went into Mackie's jewelry store, on State street, under pretence that he wanted to purchase something. It being tea time, there was but one clerk in the store, and he was attending to customers on the opposite side of the store from where this young chap stood. Presently the clerk saw the fellow reaching over a fence between the counter and the door to where some customers' watches were hanging in the window. He grabbed one of the watches - a forty-five dollar lever - but it did not readily come off the hook, and in the act of hard pulling to get it clear he raised the bar, upon which a number of watches were suspended, out of place, and all fell to the floor. This was a smash which alarmed the clerk and the thief too, for the latter released his hold upon the watch and ran out of the door. The clerk pursued but did not overtake the flying rogue. Presently a little girl, who sells shavings for fire kindling, came in and said that she knew the fellow who was running away - that his name was John DALTON, and that he had annoyed her by overturning her basket of shavings one time, and she was ready to repay him by pointing the Police to his residence. For a quarter of a dollar in hand paid she went to the Police Station and gave such information as enabled some of the Night Police last night to catch DALTON at his father's house. He was committed for further examination.
     The antecedents of this boy are bad. He was sent to the House of Refuge two or three years since for stealing copper pipe from Walbridge's saw mills. About three months since he was discharged, and has now commenced a bolder method of stealing. How much was this lad benefitted by going to the House of Refuge? The worst class of young fellows that we have among us are those who have been in the House of Refuge and were discharged long before their majority. We fear that too many are dismissed on the application of friends, who are not reformed, and who are just in the situation to become confirmed villains.
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PAINFUL ACCIDENT BY A FALL - This forenoon an accident of a painful and perhaps serious character occurred at the foundry of Bennett & Co., Buffalo street. A man named John GARDNER, employed in the Foundry, was engaged in sweeping the ceiling, preparatory to its being whitewashed, and while so employed, accidently fell from a temporary floor to the ground below. The fall was in consequence of stepping upon the end of a plank, which projected some distance beyond its bearing upon a beam. The distance to the ground was sixteen or eighteen feet, and the unfortunate man struck among some flasks and clamps used in the furnace. He was taken up considerably injured, and Dr. MOORE was called to attend him. The Doctor could only find one wrist broken, but he had reason to fear that the spine was injured, and that there might be internal injury. At present it is difficult to predict what the result of the case may be.
     Mr. GARDNER is a man of about 45 years, of steady habits, and a worthy man in every particular. He has a family, and resides on Finney St., in the 10th ward. He is dependent upon his daily earnings for support, and is truly an object of sympathy. We trust that his injuries may not prove as severe as there is reason to fear they will.
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MARRIED
 
At the residence of the bride's father, on the 17th inst., by Rev. Dr. A. G. HALL, Mr. William A. REYNOLDS, of Janesville, Wisconsin, to Miss Jennie, daughter of T. B. HUSBAND, Esq., of this city.
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COURT OF SESSION - Judge CHUMASERO had so far recovered this morning as to be able to come into court and transact a little business.
 
John McLAUGHLIN was arraigned to plead to three indictments, viz: violation of Excise Law, keeping a disorderly house, and robbery in the 1st degree. He pleaded not guilty. He gave bail in the sum of $700 to answer the two first indictments - and James COLTER became his surety. The other indictment goes to the Oyer & Terminer.
 
Patrick M'GORY was charged with arson in the 3rd degree; setting fire to a barn belonging to Terrance M'MANNIS. He pleaded not guilty and was committed to Jail.
 
Aaron FOSMIRE was arraigned for assault with intent to kill Edward HILL. He pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial.
 
Sylvester WILCOX pleaded not guilty to an indictment for assault with intent to kill and gave bail in the sum of $1,500. He is one of the Honeoye Falls who took the Melodeon from Draper and Parmely.
 
The Court then adjourned to Monday next, when the Judge expects to be able to resume labor.
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THAT DISCHARGE - The Captain of the Night Police, who has charge of the Station, informs us that the drunken woman, who was locked up on Monday night and could not be found yesterday morning, was discharged by him. He heard that she had a young child at home, which was crying after her, and sent a Policeman to enquire about it. Finding that it was as stated, he discharged the woman to go home. As we alluded to the case yesterday, we give the explanation, as it is made to us above.
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BOYS BE CAREFUL - A gentleman tells us his horse came near running away in consequence of being struck by a stone which the boys were knocking in play. His family were riding and were much frightened. The boys must have their play; they should have it by all means.
     But let the boys be careful and not frighten horses - especially when women and children are involved.
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Union & Advertiser
Jan. 27, 1860

MARRIED

On the 23d inst, by the Rev. Thos TOUSEY, Mr. Wm. E. BOULLE(?) And Miss Kate J. LEWIS all of this city.
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DIED

At Spencerport, on the 25th inst., Charles W., oldest child of Charles and Martha E. CHURCH, in the 7th year of his age.

In Ogden, on the 26th inst., of congestion of the lungs, Mrs. Hannah COLBY, widow of the late Col. Eastman COLBY, and mother of Mrs. H. N. PECK of this city.
-Funeral, Monday noon, at the old homestead. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

In Mendon, Jan. 26th, Hon. James SMITH, aged 67(?) years.
-Funeral at his late residence, on Saturday, the 18th inst., and 10 o'clock A. M. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

Judge SMITH died in the consolation of a sustaining christian hope.
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BURGULARY AT SCOTTSVILLE - On Friday night last, the woolen factory of Oliver ALLEN, in the village of Scottsville, was entered by burglars and robbed of a quantity of woolen yarn and other goods, just how much in value we are not informed. We understand that Mr. ALLEN was in town to-day and found some portion of the stolen property, but had not captured the thief.
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A SKATING STORY - A couple of men from Albion were in this office this forenoon, and declared that they had come from home upon skates in one hour, following the Erie Canal, a distance of more than 30 miles. If this is true the time was good.
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DONATION PARTY AT PITTSFORD - The friends of Rev. Mr. NORTH, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Pittsford, will give him a donation on Wednesday evening next, at the basement of the Church. All friends are invited to attend.
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DONATION PARTY - The friends of the Rev. J. H. KELLOGG, pastor of the First M. E. Church, will make him a donation visit at his residence, No. 27 North Cherry street, on Tuesday evening next, February first.
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Union and Advertiser
January 31, 1860 page 2
Rochester, NY

Monday, Jan. 30th --Francis SLAVEN, a young man suffering from delirium tremens, was sent to Jail.

Thomas CURRY, a constable of Greece, was examined on a charge of wilfully letting a prisoner escape from custody.  He was held to answer and gave bail.

Tuesday, Jan. 31--Margaret Ann PATTERSON, a miserable creature, was drunk in St. Paul street last night and had to be taken to the Station by two Policemen who had a great deal of trouble in getting her along.  She ought to have gone to the Penitentiary, but got off with a fine of three dollars.

John SMITH, the fellow from out of town who was in the Heenan muss on Sunday, was drunk last night and was sent up.

Wm. DUFFY was disorderly in St. Paul street, hanging about the doors of the Theatre.  He was let off upon promise to behave better in future.

John SMUTT was drunk and disorderly and paid three dollars to get off.

Court of Sessions
Present--Judge CH--MASARO, Justices DE LAND and CLARK

Monday, Jan. 30th--Edwin HALSTED, the carpet bag thief was found guilty of petit larceny.  This verdict was quite as ridiculous as it would have been had they found him guilty of murder of arson.  The lowest value fixed upon the stolen property was $33 and yet it is made petit larceny.  The plea of insanity or imbecility ought to have acquitted him altogether if it was worth anything--it could not properly be used to change the grade of his crime.  Sentence was postponed to a future day.

Tuesday, Jan. 31.--This morning Lyman JOHNSON was put upon trial for grand larceny.  He is one of a party of three who stole a number of bee hives from Michael BOWERMAN, in Ontario county, and brought the honey to this city.  JOHNSON broke Jail with a large party who assaulted the Jailer and burst open the doors one Sunday evening but he was soon after retaken and is now likely to go to Auburn.

Supreme Court--Special Term.
Present--Judge SMITH
Jan.30--Cause No. 3, Z.L. DAVIS, rec., &c., vs Luther GRAVES et al., was dismissed and judgment ordered for the defendant for costs of action

Josephine FOWLER vs. Chas. G. FOWLER.  Odered that defendant pay to plaintiff or her attorney eight dollars per week, from the 1st of Dec. 1859, and during the pendency of the action for divorce, the same being for her support and maintenance. psm