Stealing cattle
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Julius C. Waltzman was arraigned before the
Mayor yesterday to answer the charge of stealing two cows, worth $600, of
James M. Carter, on Sunday night last, and selling the same to
Henry Brell.
Mr. Briel testified that, about 9 o'clock last Sunday night, the prisoner came to his house and offered to sell him a lot of horned cattle, sheep, and hogs, saying that he had a number to dispose of, remarking at the same time that he was a soldier and was stationed on the
Mechanicsvilled turnpike.
Suspecting something wrong, and desiring to protect his own stock, he agreed to purchase, the prisoner promising to deliver them by 12 o'clock that night.
Mr. Briel being a member of the mounted city guard, immediately repaired to his quarters, reported what had occurred to
Sergeant Powers, and, getting his advice, returned home to receive the stock when it came and to aid
Sergeant P., and the detail made for the purpose, in arresting the cattle thieveries when they arrived.
Sergeant Posers and his squad laid in ambush till half-past 1 o'clock, when they returned to their quarters.
About 2 o'clock the prisoner, with two other men, reached Briel's, having in charge two cows which they had stolen form
Mrs. Carter.
Prisoner asked $500 for the cattle, but finally agreed to sell them for $400, taking Briel's note for the amount, payable the next morning at 9 o'clock After prisoner left Briel reported what had transpired to
Sergeant Powers, and arrangements were made for the capture of the accused the following day; which proved successful.
Waltzman denied knowing anything of Briel or the cattle; but the
Mayor concluded that he was probably forgetful of the past, and therefore remanded him for examination at the January term of the Hustings Court.
