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Stealing a watch chain. --John Williams, a free negro, employed in the capacity of body servant to Lieut. M. S. Cles Cland, was yesterday arraigned before Alderman Sanxay, on the charge of stealing from his master one watch chain, worth one hundred dollars, and disposing of the same, Lieut. C. had never suspected the honesty of Williams, and had for some time entrusted him with everything of value which he possessed; but experience had taught him that few negroes were to be trusted, and iWilliams, and had for some time entrusted him with everything of value which he possessed; but experience had taught him that few negroes were to be trusted, and in future more caution would be observed in dealing with the chaos. The case was at first sent on to the Hustings Court; but the Acting Mayor, by the request of Lieutenant Cleveland to be permitted to leave immediately for his regiment, and a promise that the negro should accompany him to revoke his decision, and acuteness him 39 lashes.