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rel CaseA curious and somewhat ludicrous scene oc-
Cured at the police office yesterday morning. lat
gentleman red in the face and very much excited
pulling and painting to the bar and enqured for the
magistrate stating that he was the agent for house in
Cherry street, occupied by Patrick McDonohue and
wife who had failed in paying the rent They had how.
paid part few days previous and he had called
that day for the balance. Mrs. McDonohue however,
after informing him of their inability to comply with the
request, became extremely voluble that the poor
agent nigh driven to dstraction-he therefore drew
from his capacious pockets two whole shngs and lay
ing ii down the table, promised to give to the lady,
condition that she would be quiet The lady took tho
she; mortal should stop her in expressing her
opinions nor would she give up the money; what was
miIi-buzz, buzz, buzz-@hirr whirr whirr. The
agents red turned blue and his little grey eyes
twinkled curiousy-he couldn't stand il though, and
the lady wouldn't let hIm sit; he vanished through
the doorway the sharp voice Of Mrs AcDonohue ring
ing in his ears all the way to the police office where he
for grand larceny The Magistrate who had listened to
this story looked grave and replied" You mean war
rant for constructive larceny"


AGENr.-No sir, grand larceny.


MAcsrRATE:-Well, sir go to that gentleman, point
ing to one of the clerks who seemed nigh bursting with
CIERx.-(Twistlng his face into variety Of shapes
and trying to look serious)-Le me see, let see =
ing Importance that before proceeding in the business
you really must allow me to consult Blackstone aud
the subject after smothering his laughter in undry
musty folios)-My opinion you had better consult the
highest legal authority, and would, therefore, refer
you to MIR. Price.


AcENr.-Well sir, I'll go and consult him. And he
left the office. This morning he again. and calling
the Clerk side gravely informed him that he had
consulted Mr.. Price, who had carefully examined Black.
stone and arrived at the conclusion that nothing could
be done about it, the being clearly defined lie
intended, however, examining the matter himself he
believed there must be some law to compel the lady 10
keep her word and be quiet as she promised.


PETIT Larceny Thompson, was arrested charged
with stealing live water pas value 9i cents from james
Spencer, % Mulberry street


Bursa,y.-Albert Mibroy was arrested by officer
Sackman, charged with attempting to break into the
store of Thomas Martin, Orange street.


number of persons arrested for vagrancy dis
orderly conduct &c