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Story August 24, 1842

New York Daily Tribune

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

Report of Special Sessions court proceedings before Judge Lynch and Aldermen Harfield and Purdy, detailing convictions for various thefts and offenses, with sentences ranging from days in city prison to months in penitentiary; some discharged on bail.

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Special Sessions--Before Judge Lynch and Aldermen Harfield and Purdy.--Samuel Moore, colored, was tried for stealing a bird-cage, worth $1 25, from William N. Seymour: Guilty--Penitentiary two months. John McCuen, stealing a camblet wrapper lined with silk, worth $24, from George P. Shipman: Guilty--Penitentiary six months. Julia Manning, stealing a bag of green corn worth $1, from J. F. Hopping: Guilty--City Prison ten days. Thomas Flanagan, stealing $54 from the pocket of Henry Martin: Guilty--Penitentiary two months. James Watts, a boy but old offender, stealing $7 in bills from Ward Searles. Guilty--Penitentiary six months. John Robinson, colored, stealing a tub of butter worth $4 from the waggon of Henry Glande: Guilty--Penitentiary six months. Freeman Gifford, found concealed in the house of Sophia Pitts, with intent to steal: Guilty--Penitentiary three months. Henry McKee, drunkenness, disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a watchman and rescuing a prisoner: Guilty--City Prison 10 days. Andrews Morris, Charles Watson and Thomas Quirk, boys, stealing $1 from Peter Murphy: Guilty--sent to the House of Refuge. Several persons charged with disorderly conduct were discharged on giving bail for future good behavior.

Adjourned to Friday next at 9 o'clock A. M.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Theft Convictions Court Session Penitentiary Sentences Special Sessions Guilty Verdicts

What entities or persons were involved?

Samuel Moore John Mccuen Julia Manning Thomas Flanagan James Watts John Robinson Freeman Gifford Henry Mckee Andrews Morris Charles Watson Thomas Quirk Judge Lynch Aldermen Harfield Aldermen Purdy

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Key Persons

Samuel Moore John Mccuen Julia Manning Thomas Flanagan James Watts John Robinson Freeman Gifford Henry Mckee Andrews Morris Charles Watson Thomas Quirk Judge Lynch Aldermen Harfield Aldermen Purdy

Story Details

Multiple individuals tried and convicted for thefts including bird-cage, wrapper, corn, money, bills, butter, and intent to steal; one for drunkenness and assault; boys sent to House of Refuge; some discharged on bail.

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