The New York Herald Newspaper, October 23, 1868, Page 5

NEW YORK CITY. we eee THE couRTs. PLL Sith Sie at WRITE Y STATES COMMISSIONER'S COURT. Fee Alleged Nataralization Frauds—Great Eaterest Manifested in the Exawination— The United States vs, Benjamin W. Rosendery.— Yee defendant stands charged, on the affidavit of United States Marshal Robert Murray, that he (de- fendant) did wilfully and knowingly make, forge and wounterfeit and eause to be falsely made, counter- feed, &c., certain certificates and evidences of altizenship, in violation of section thirteen of the act ef Congress, March 13, 1818, The defendaut was, on Wednesday evening last, arrested on the Marshal’s @iidavit, and the examination of the case was set @ewn for twoo’clock yesterday. ‘The greatest interest has been excited by the case, and at the hour named ‘the Commissioner’s small court room was crowded to suiication. The defendant has employed able ‘and most experienced counsel to defend him, while United States District Attorney Courtney, the prose- eating officer, has enlistea to his aid other able and eminent counsel. Atthe opening of the examina- tion Mr. Abram J. Lawrence, Jr., applied for a post. ponement of the hearing on the ground that he had been called into the case that morning, uel G, Courtney, United States District Attor- mey, on the part of the government, opposed the motion for adjournment. He said:—The examina- ‘ton, your Honor, was set down for Zeeerday. at the request of defendant’s counsel, and if the charges are true, as stated in the affidavit on which the war- rant has been issued, it becomes most important to ‘the interest of the public that the case should be led with at once and brought to the speediest ible close. Under the circumstances stated by fe I should not object to the mnement of the examination; but, is a serious charge affecting the in- ity and purity of the elective franchise of this and State, and if the charges are true and of the represented, ten the whole public should be formed of them and the courts ought at once to take cognizance of them. I do not desire to say or do ing to interfere with the proper defence of ‘the case, and yet cannot consent to a posipone- ment of the pestis g The witnesses are all here pre- Bared to (4 on with the examination, and as this is a ease really affecting the deepest interests of the Public outa: of its eneog as a: ou prose- ution, I mi urge led wi Mr. Lawrenee, counsel for ‘he defendant, satd that the suggestion for the postponement of the case from yesterday came from friendly counsel not en- gases in the case, He could not see, however, ww the ptiblic interest couid either be preserved ized by granting the very reasonable plication just made for an adjournment. He ee. Lawreuce) had not been consulted in the case late this morning, and he had therefore had no ‘epportunity of reading or examining the affidavit the com! But, for A ir Honor, thi lainant or of consulting with his client. mm this, it was not usual or custom: rosecution to presson a case with sucl as was evinced in this prosecu- tien. There was pewy of time for the protection of ‘ise or any other right or privilege ef the citizen that may be supposed to be involved im this case. It was only with the knowledge of ‘this fact, paramount to the other circumsiances he had submitted for a postponement, that he now to urge his motion for a postponement of ‘Whe case. The Commissioner—I am willing to give the de- fence a fair opportunity to prepare their case. But the nature of a preliminary examination, as I under- d it in connection with my duties as Commis- @oner of the court, is, that the general question out of such as an examination, as it will arise, is on the construction of the statute or ona Jegal point in the case. must the case here. The facts are very simple. The point which the complainant proposes to prove does mot strike me as one that admits of any delay. I Propose to proceed with the examination now, and after the testimony of one or two witnesses I ‘may listen to the motion for an adjournment. I will, Rowever, now proceed with the case, irrespective ol Se construction that may be put on the Mr. Barrett—That seems to me an unusual course, and I think. with respect to your Honor, that I have Bad as much public experience m the; very matter appertaining to this inquiry as most men, and I mever yet heard of an application for postponement for a day denied. I have not thus far seen the party accused here. I am retained as counsel in the case nd yet never saw the complaint. Mr. Lawrence, ‘the counsel upon whom the conduct of the case be- fore your Honor will’ principally devolve, has had ‘ot a momentary interview with our client and he was wnable to go into the facts, He cannot therefore listen to an examination on the part of the government without knowing in what |i his client (the de- fendant) stands, If he allows himself to go into an examination of his client he goes tn without the ad- Vice of his chent aad entirely igaorant of his own status in regard to the case as it might be devel- eped. In conclusion, your Honor, I must say it is a most unusual thing for a committing magistrate to refuse an adjournment under the circumstances here present The Commissioner—As I said before, I will now with the examination, and if after the ex- amination of one or two witnesses having develo} the compiaint an application for adjournment is made I wilt listen to it and it an adjournment; Dut as the case now stands I shall proceed with the examination anless more cogent reasous are shown Inalng 1b ab once, | draw your Honor’s attention to routtoall? This court room is ay inquiry of this Kind. It is already excitt reat deal of publte interest, and this sinali court room atfords no convenience to po much less for the accommodation of the wblic. Pair, Courtney—If your Honor please, I have con- suited with my associate counsel in this case, and taking into consideration the crowded state of the room, and anxtous on the part of the government to give the fullest opportunity to the public—the par- ‘most interested in this case—to be present, we Waive our opposition to the motion of defendant's -sounsel for adjournment and consent thereto, ininissioner—I have ascertained tat we can have (he use of the Circuit Court room en Saturday, ‘and | therefore adjourn the case Gil tea o'clock Sat- urday ning. The court room was soon after vacated. SUPREME COURT—CHAMBERS. A New Phase of the Binckley Investigation— Libel Against District Attorvey Courtney— Another Political Feminine iu the White House~iow Federal Patrounge ts Dieposed of. Hy entirely too #1 Before Judge Ingraham. Samuel G.. Courtney vs. George A- Fitch.—Yester- ‘Gay counsel appeared tn this court and the following 4nteresting developments transpired, fully. explain- ing themseives:— « Mr. Sandford—If your Honor please, I appear ‘this case for the defendant, who is under arrest on a charge of libeL The defendant has prepared an am- davit in the cause, in which he retracts entirely the statements made in the alleged Libel, and with the consent of the District Attorney the application to the Court now is for a writ of inquiry as to the amount of damages. Mr. A. J. Vanderpoel—Mr. Sandford has shown me.an affidavit in which I understand he retracts the libellous charges, and is willing that a writ of inquiry should issue immediately to assess the rate of damages. Mr. Fitch was arrested under an order made by Judge Cardozo, and held to bail in the sum of $10,000, He came to the city of New York in the early part of this month and was then served with the papers and arrested, and since that time has been in jail, This proceeding 1s only one of along chapter of proceedings which have been instituted by various parties having practically no motive bat to compe! the resignation of certain oficers of the government, Those of us who have read the public prints have, of course, seen the efforts made by a rson named Binckley, the obj of which was remove Mr. Rolling from the oMlce of Com- missioner of Internal Revenue. Mr. Binckley came on to New York in the month of September, and under cover of an order from the President to confer with Assessor Wellwood, of lyn, and report to him (the President) such evidence of frauds upon the Internal Revenue as hi me he undertook the initiati and assumed the duties of District Attorne prosecuting officer of this district, and caused wai rants to be iseued against Mr. Rollins, Mr. Harland, Mr. Smith and others. It was then found neces. aary to confer with the District Pon E Is was ‘very evident to those who saw the evidence upon which Mr. Binckley claimed to rely that the whole metter was s conspiracy, that the whole charge ‘Was based on perjury and could not stand inves- ‘tigation in court. ir, Comtney was ready and ‘willing to render Mr. Binckley all the assistance 4m hia power in any effort to detect and punish ang offence inst the ment. But these having ts in view, and eee that an honest and efficient oficer like Mr. ey would rtn seenre “his” paspention or removal it 4 sible. To this end Binckley indulges in with Mr. Courtney, + al__controveray in which he mcsigss in insults and tndignities, and ‘then he Was! on and induces Fitch to draw up cl Mr. Courtney and pre- gent them to the Presi of malfeasance In office. svvalued publi omeer, ever iaiuhral n ihe discharge omcer, ever fa! in ischarge Of'his dudes, gia not ail on Mr, Courtney t0 die Gates the charges or even furnish him with @ copy, t entirely disregarded them. Mr. Courtney, how: ever, hearing a rumor that such charges had been made, applied to the Attorney General, procured a copy and there found the name of Fitch subscribed to a paper charging him with felony and every crime almost that @ public omcer could be gulity of. Mr Courtney deemed Jt his duty to have an ynvestigation if possible, Fiteh was found here and arrested, and dostead of being while to sustain the charges, or hay- ‘* NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1868.—TRIPLE SHEET AFFIDAVIT OF GEORGE A. FITOR, Ma ay Puck. Ui and Onanty of Heo’ Yorks te tenes de by if, rn featant fendam: by Samuel further says that of his own volition, Samuel G. Courtney, he makes gad not as & cotalderation for bis release from ntinuance of the proceeding against bim. ent further aye that all the statements, mate in said libel against said plainti’ by deponent are false and watrue, and Fa i Ble esa er fle in @ tate of ex- ‘eitement aud under the advice and of the parties persid doponent further saye that one John M. Binckley, #0- ‘Ani nt aay ‘one Jobn noltor of tuternal revenue; mate the siatemente upon which deponent was induced and instigated to make the statement hereto annexed, and to deliver the same to the President of the Un! tes, with a view av Courtney sus- pended from oflce; that said inckley. Informed. deponent the charges were trae, and that he knew they were, and that said Courtney must be got rid of, so that E, A. Rollins, Commiasioner of futernal Revenue, shouid 'e got rid of also by the investigation then going on 'in the city of New York; tint said Courtney was an obsiacle in the way of getting Rol- lins out of oiice, or words to that eect, ‘And deponent further says that Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, the authoress, at the city of Washington at the time said libel reto annexed Was made and drawn, also urged deponent to make sald charges against Courtney, stating, among other thingyjto deponent, that she was anxious to have sald charges anade against Mr. Courtney, 80 43 to have him suspended at once; and she stated “He (Courtney) must be removed at once; he must be got out of the way that this thing may co through,” meaning the removal of Rolling and the appoint ment of General Burbridge ad interim, whose appoiotment ‘Mrs. Stephens was advocating and urging. ‘And doponent further saya that he knew: whatever, persona! about Mr. Courtney affecting nis oilicial or per- Foual integrity: that the said statemont annexed Ia. & gross and malicious libel against the platntif,, and was made by de- ponent in the manner and under the cireumslances above de- An ent fsihen soe. that this aflldavit is made not only forthe purpose of doing justice 40 the plaintiff herein, Butalso that the same may be placed on the ‘les of this court with the other papers herein; and deponent further Says that the statements made in the annexed paper or libel were made by me upon the information furnished me by aid John M. Binckiey. GEO. A. FI le Sworn to before me this 22d day of October, 1868.—JosErn BELL, Notary Public, New York city. Judge Ingraham—W hat do you propose? Mr. Vanderpoel—On this state of facts, of course, the libel is conceded, We leave it to your Honor to reduce the amount of bail as you see fit. The defend- ant is now in jail. The Court then fixed the bail at $4,000 and the par- ties left the court room. ‘The following is @ copy of the charges referred to inthe affidavit against United States District At- torney Courtney, and which form the basis of the action:— WAsmINaTon, Sept. 12, 1868. Hig Broellency AxDaaw Jounaon, President of the United Sit—I chi Attorney for t conspired with Samuel G. Courtney, United States District e Southern district of New York, with baving the attorneys for the defence in the case now ment, tn violation ard of his official jorney. T charge the said Samuel G, Courtney with felony, in this thus the sald Courtney, while acting as a member of the Me- tropolitan Internal Revenue Board of the city of New York, accepted a bribe of 10,000 from the Kentucky Bourbon Com- pany, or from some person acting for said company, aa » full or partial consideration for the release of the property and effects of said company then under seizure for a violation of the internal revenue laws of the United States and for a dis- continuance of the suits for the sequestration of the goods, and effects of the sald Kentucky Bourbon Company then pending in the United States District Court for the said Southern disirtct of New York. Tol the said Samuel G. with attempting to shake the testimony of witnesses for the government in the case agalant E. A. Rollins etal, now peading ia the salt United States District Court in New York, 80 ax to destroy ect, and usefulness and bearing: with having the course and efiiciency of the prosecution, for tbe purpose of overthrowing eald prosecution and compelling tte discon. ier acts of personal and official turpi- the high and dignified oflice which he holds, destructive of the enforcement of the laws of the United States in that judicial district, are disgraceful in » law officer of the government and fatal to bis character as a en. T charge the said Samuel G. Courtrey with having, on the 8th of September, ‘at his office and rooms at the Astor House, New York, committed a violent personal assault upon J. M: Binckley, Solicitor of Internal Revenue, an offlcer engaged n prosecuting high crimes and misdemeanors against tne ment, whore official position and character 7. at oll times and under all cireumstan respect, and defend “as the officer of a co-ordinate branch of the government, having at sundry times and on various occasions ‘done such acts and used such violent, disgraceful and unwarranted language as was well calculated to bring the said Binckley into ridicule and contempt before the public, and I firmly believe for the sole purpose of impairing sald Binckley’s use- fulness and efficiency in carrying on the prosecution for the government in which he was then engaced. the official I therefore Fd Excellency to suspend functions of the said Samuel G. Courtney until these charges Tmade the subject of egal inquiry and investigation ent of wa of the United ‘aforesaid may no longer be im- of his oath of office and in disre- luties as said United States District At- ms to the end that the enforcem States tn the judicial district obstructed by him peded or ; that important suits brought by the government may no longer be imperiled, and that, ifthe allegations herein contained are found trie, the eald Samuel G. Courtney, to punishment. SEdKGE a. FITCH. SUPREME COURT—SPECIAL TERM. Obstruction of the Harbor ef New York— ‘That Railroad Pier. Before Judge Sutherland, The People of the State of New York vs. The Cen- tral Railroad Company of New Jersey.—This ts the old liagation, which has been so frequently reported in the Henao, regarding the right of the defendants to construct the railroad pier and terminus at the southerly end of Jersey City, which projects into the waters of the harbor for @ distauce of nearly a mile. It is claimed by the people of New York that the pier is anu obstruction to the navigation of the bay and river. It is claimed by the defence that, under treaty stipulation, jurisdiction is vested im the State of New York over ali the waters of the bay and Hudson river, and that jurisdiction over the land under the waters and the Jersey shore line belongs solely to the State of New Jersey. The case turns upon the question, what is the shore line of the State of New Jersey fronting on the river and bay, ard whether the shore line is the na- tural coast or such line as may be the result of arti- ficial means. The case was tried yesterday, and at the close of the oe and argument the Court rewerved ite jon. » may be brought "Aud your petitioner will ever pray, SUPREME COURT—CIRCUIT—PART I. The Rebel General Mahone in Létigation—Ac- tion for the Recovery of Damages. Before Judge Barpard. Cornelius K. Garrison vs, William Makone.—The plaintiff is a well known shipowner of this city and the defendant during the war commanded the cele- brated “Mahone’s division,” of Longetreet's eorps, in the rebel service. The plaintiff claims that the de- fendant, without any or sufficient cause, on the 16th of August, 1864, at Norfolk, Va., caused the seizure of plaintii’s vessel, the George Leary, and detained her for.a period of twenty-one days, with a view of compelling plaintiff to pay a large sum of money, 20,000, for her release, He further charges that de- fendant knew that no just claims existed against the Vessel, bul asserted them solely for the purpose above stated and held piainti(’s steamer by Jerce, whereby he suffered damage to the amount of $30,000, for the recovery of which this suit is brought. ‘The defendant answers that the scizaré was autho- rized and directed by a court of competent authority and jurisdicuon tn Virginia, by attachment issued against the vessel at ihe suit of the Norfolk and Petersburg Ratlroad Company, of which Mahone is President; that he had notaing personally to do with the seizure or detention of the vessel or the issuance of the werrant of attachment against her; that he had no claim personaliy against her and asserted none, and had no control of the steamer while under seizure; but admits that he was directed by the company to bring the suit against the George Leary in his oficial capacity, which he did, but for the consequence of which he cannot be held yersenally responsibie, ‘The agent of plaintiff testified that he called upon Mr. Mahone for the purpose of having the vessel re- leased, and that defendaat iniormed kim that he would release her only on payment of $10,000. This the plainud admits, but claims exemption from in- dividual responsibility or liability inasmuch as it was dove also in his oficial capacity for his princt- pal, the company. ¥ Lill om trial. COURT OF CYER AND TERMINER, The McCready Pol Ontrage—A Defective Indictment. Before Judge Barnard. In the case of Sergeant McCready, of the Seven- teenth precinct, indicted for an assauit and battery on Mr. Baust, a German wine importer, of the Seven- teenth ward, Jadge Barnard yesterday stated that Mr. Bhunt, of the District Attorney's office, had stated to him that the name of the complainaat, which he had written in the indictment, was written “Banst,’’ while the correct name was Baust. He had been led into this error by the fe of been written’ as in which be te Assistant District Attorney Hutchings concurred in the views expressed by Judge Barnard, and stated ‘nan should try the case the early part of next before the next Grand Jury to find a new indictment, would be inserted the correct name of the COURT CALENDAR—THIS DAY. Surneme Court—Crrcuit.—Part 2.—Nos, 2782}4, ’ 70, 4352, 4380, 4464, 622, 4594, 402%, 4682, 4762, 4046, 4986, 5014, 5024, 5076, 5096, 6180, 5104, 6247, 6202, 5400, 5372, 5298, 6304, 6422, 5424, 5498, 544d, 5472, 5558, 6614, 5650, 6720, 4630, 5640, Scrreme CourtT—CHAMseRs.— 66, 105, 109, 112, 115, 124%, 127, 120, 145, 148, 150, Call, 16 SUPREME COURT—SPrCiAL TERM.—NOs, 90, 243, 113, 4, 89, 184, 216, 92, 147, 182, 14 40, 42, 43, 68, 34, 135, 189, ‘140, CITY INTELLIGENCE. ‘Tus Weratuer YESTERDAY.—The following record ‘will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-four hours, as indicated by the ther- mometer at Hudnuvs pharmacy, 218 Broadway, bt Buliding: M Average temperature........ Average temperature Wednesday. THe BOARD OF ALDERMEN Could not raise & quo- rum yesterday and so adjourned without date. OFFICERS OF EXPRESS COMPANIES.—A meeting of the oMicers of the different express companies was held at the Astor House yesterday. Nothing of their proceedings was permitted to go before the public. FaTaL RUNOVER CasvALTy.—Peter Feeny dicd at Bellevue Hospital from the effects of injuries re- cetved on the 12th inst. by being run over by a truck, corner of Eighty-second street and Broadway. Cor- oner Rollins was notified to hold an inquest, Tae Dominican Laprgs’ Fair aT TAMMANY Hau1.—The Catholic fatr- for the benefft of the orphans and children of the institution, presided over by Father Bourns, and held at Tammany Hall was crowded last evening, and must have made con- siderable profit. ACCIDENT TO A THEATRICAL GENTLEMAN.—Mr. H. O. Palmer, well known as a theatrical manager, met with a severe accident, his right ankle being badly hurt, received from a fall at Niblo’s Garden yester- day afternoon. The hurt is so severe that it is Rae ‘he will be incapacitated for business for a few ye. DEATH OF A SAILOR.—Coroner Rollins yesterday held an inquest at the New York Hospital on the body of Ferdinand Pesuel, whose death resulted from injuries received by falling from the yard arm of the steamship Pereire, lying at the foot of Morton street, North river. Dece: justained @ fracture of the skull and other injuries. THE CATHOLIC RELIEF SOCIETY.—There was, not- withstanding the inclemency of the weather, alarge attendance of the members of this society and its friends at the Academy of Music last night, and the profits realized from the sale of the articles offered inust have added largely to the treasury of the or- ganization, helping 1t in its efforts to do good. Mapg Goop His EscaPs.—Joseph Wheeler, alias Pryor, sentenced about an hour previously to one year and six months in the State Prison for burglary atthe General Sesstons, yesterday, while passing to the Tombs in the custody of Captain Oakford broke away and made good his escape. He will, doubtless, be found to-day and forwarded to Sing Sing. TRE STEAMSHIP AMERICA.—The great steamship America, when afloat the largest vessel in the worid except the Great Eastern, and intended for the flag- ship of the Japan and China trade from San Fran- cisco, will be completed, it 1s stated, by the Ist of March, 1869, This ship is bailt on the model of the famous yacht America, and it is anticipated that she will be one of the fastest vessels ever constructed, THE STEAMSHIP Bauric.—This well known ship, formerly one of the best and swiftest of the famous Collins line, has been sold to the Hamburg Steam- ship Company. Her present machinery is to be re- moved and she is to be turned into a sailing craft. A critical examination of the hull of the Baltic has satistied her present owners of her soundness. She is built of solid oak. Fruit Growers’ O.vs.—This organization lis- tened to a lecture yesterday on the climate, soil and productions of Brazil by a gentleman who quite re- cently visited that vast country. At the close of the discourse it was announced that at the next meeting of the club the apple would be lectured upon, exhib- ited in company with a delegation from the great Murphy family and discussed. Tue RospBERY aT BaLL & BLacK’s.—Early yes- terday morning officers Rode and McLaughlin, of the Twenty-second precinct, arrested Phillip Reilly, who is charged with being one of the thieves who stole the horse, wagon and fourteen trunks from in front of Ball & Black’s on Wednesday after- noon, full particulars of which were published in Pbranydorw fe HFRALD. But six of the trunks had mn recovered at this writing. Boarp or CouNCILMEN.—This Board met yeater- day afternoon, Mr. Stacom (in the absence of the President) presiding. A remonstrance against paving Second avenue, between Fourteenth and Twenty- second sti with Belgian pavement, was referred tan approp! committee, A notice was served upon dent: the Supreme Court that the loss sustained by William P. igias in the widening of Church street was $93,000. The paper was referred to the Committee on Law. The Board then adjourned without transacting any more business, . A POLITICAL POLICEMAN Come TO Grrer.—For some time officer Joseph Strauss, interpreter at the Central office, has been acting as president of the Franco-American Republican Club. On Wednesday night he made a speech at the Astor place war demo- cratic meeting, and on entering the Central ofice yesterday morning was requested by Commissioner Acton to write his resignation. Mr. Strauss complied with the request and in five minutes after was an ex- policeman, subject, of course, to the acceptance or Tejection of the resignation by the Board. DEATH FROM ALLEGED VIOLENCE.—A lad, fourteen years of age, named John Cronin, whose parents live in the rear of premises 304 Mott strect, died on Tuesday evening, as some of his relatives believe, from the effects of violence. The reported the case to the Coroner's office nearly two weeks ago deceased was struck on the head with a stick in the hands of a drunken man, soon after which he became insensibie from the force of the blow and lingered till the time stated, when death ensued. Coroner Roilins took — of the case and will hold au inquest on the ye AT THE MoRGUB.—Yesterday morning there was taken to the Morgue, from the foot of Whitehall street, the body of an unknown man, of about sixty years of age and five feet nine inches in height. The hair of the head and of the whiskera ts sandy. ‘The bedy is ys a to be that of Joseph Dether- fdge from the clothing, but it is too rhach decom- osed to be recognized by the features. Last even- ing the body of an uncnown man, who died in ward six, Bellevue Hospital, was taken to the Morgue and Placed on the table for identification. The unknown was about forty years of age and five feet ten inches in height. The hair ia orown and the whiskers and mustache are of the same color. Had on black sack coat, gray pants and vest, white muslin drawers, white co .on socks, elastic gatters, white bimen un- derekirt aud brown soft hat. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. MAN MIssINGc—FouL PLAY SUsPECTRP.—A man named Gallagher, living in a Stanton street tene- ment house, left nis wife and family at one o’elock on the morning of Sunday, 11th inst., in company with an unknown man, who invited him out to drink, He accompanied the man, who is said to have had a difficulty with him some tune previously, and hag not been seen since. A Waste Paver Fravp,—Joseph Smith, a bost- man, twenty-five years of age, living in Albany, on Wednesday called upon George Wiggins, of No. 8 South etreet, and asked for a loan of twenty-five doll: at the same time offering as security a pack- age, which he represented to contain jewelry vaiued at $100, Mr. Wiggins, believing the representatiot made by Smith to be true, loaned him the money re- quired ana accepted the package as security. On opening tt ey rnng Caged the package was found to contain nothing but waste paper. Smith was subse- quently arrested by officer Meehan, of the First pre- cinct, and Justice Hogan committed him to the Tombs for trial in default of $500 bail. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. A SPECULATOR AND SpontsMAN IN TROUBLE.— Fritz Trotter, @ speculator and sportsman, living at No. 36 Bond street, was arrested by Captain Jour- dan and detective Wooldridge, of the Sixth precinct, ona chare of grand larceny. On the oth instant ‘Trotter called upon Daniel FE. Hazelboom, No. 9 East Twenty-second street, and represented that Le had a five-twenty government bond in pledge for a and desired him (Hazelboom) to go with him an redeem the bond from the nig] who held it. Search was made for the holder of the bond, but without success, whereupon Hazelboom gave Trotter $200 with which to redeem the bond, the latter of which was to be given to him till the money should be returned, and in case the bona was not obtained the money to be returned to the owner. Mr. Hasel- boom neither received the bond nor the money, as agreed.upon. Justice Dowling held the accused for examination, Trotter is forty-four years of age. STABBING AFFRAY IN BAXTER STREET—QUARREL OvER ACARD TABLE.—On Wednesday evening Pat- rick Crowley, & junk dealer, at No. 160 Worth street, and Daniel Shehan entered the porter house No. bj row street and Ld are “> table Play @ game of cards. Durin) e@ pro- = of the Ea & dispute ‘arth between them juring which, it is alleged, Crowley drew a sharp polnted fle and tabbed Shehan in the stomach, in- flicting severe and possibly fatal wound. Crowley at once fled, but returning home at three o'clock yes terday morning, crawied through a rear window, and retired. Detective Riker, of the Sixth precinet, being on the watch for Crowley, arrested him in bed. He was subsequently arraigned before Justice Hogan and committed to the Tombs to await an ex- amination, Shehan was conveyed to the New York Hospital for surgical treatment. ALLRGED GRAND LARCENY DY BoaTurs.—Andrew A. Gaddis, No. 109 Water street, appeared before Justice Ledwith at the Jefferson Market Police Court, yesterday morning, and charged John McMahon and Michae} Shannon, living respeciively in Greenwich - others in the same connection, a few of the gentlemen present and King streets, boatmen by occupation, with bur- giariously entering the barge R. Simms, lying at the foot of Robinson street, North river, on Tu night last and stealing therefrom seven pales of wool (four washed and three unwashed), of = value of $1,000, The anne nee against e accused or ver, rong nature, inasmuch as officer John Y pigott, of the Twenty-eighth precinct, on Wodnentay orneg. about hall-past three o'clock, discovered them rolling across West street, in the direction of Chariton Street, one of the bales of wool stolen; and, deeming their actions suspicious, arrested and 1 them in the station house. Subsequently he visited the pc bpm the bares yg at found sueter je, algo recognized ~~ Gi lying pile of lumber on the dock, ready to be transferred ‘as the first was attempted to be. He also found that the barge had been entered, as stated. The answers of the accused in relation fo the ch: were of the most flimsy character. Justice Ledwith committed them to auswer at the Court of General Sessions in default of $2,000 bail each. EAST RIVER IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Plan for Improving Renal Estate on the East River—Removal of the Hell Gate Obstruce tlons—Curtailing City Docks and Piers. About forty gentlemen met last evening at room No. 18 Cooper Institute, comprising members of the Executive Council of the East River Improvement Asssociation and others interested in the asso- ciated = effort to improve the commercial and industrial interests of the East river and real estate bordering thereon, Among those present were Major General Newton, United states Army: James R. Taylor, of the Marine Iron Works; Samuel Coger, the shipbuilder; T. F. Secor, of the Allaire Iron Works; W. 8. Andrews, of the Sweeney Rock Drill Company; John G, Hotfman, shipjoiner; Henry Steers, the shipbuilder, and others, Mr. James R. TAYLOR, the President, who occupied the chair, after calling the meeting to order, made afew remarks explanatory of the objects of the or- ganization:— It bus been apparent to tntellizent citizens that the com- merce of this great city and the various interests dependent upon {ts prosperity have been udversely affected by the al- gat impossible safe navigation of that portion of the Bust river commonly called Hell Gate, and also by the several fs of rocks in other parts of the river below that point. made by various bodies of citizens at vartous times to tnduce the action of Congress for. the re- moval of these dangerous obstractions, but, although Congress has shown a willingness on {ts part’ to act by the expendi- ture of money for numerous surveya at different times, up to the present time not more than $20,000 have deen actually expended on the work. The of the river ia becoming of very grave importance, from the fact that the passage of Bandy Hook is slowly but gurely dling with sand depth of water at that point decreasing af the rate o elght Inches per decade for 130 yearn. it ts, therefore, a question of but a short time when this city will not be approachable by that course by'shipa of the largest class.” Noticing these facta, and many commenced nearly a, year ago to organize an association with the purpose of calling public aviention to the matter, and of doing auch other things aa tn thelr judgment would be most likely to induce the needed remedies. While looking to and willing to work for the general benefit of the city, in te most vital Interests, we have been impressed by other facts of Amore special nature which particularly affect us as resi- dents and owners of property on the east aide of the city. Mr. E. M. Barnum followed in some remarks of similar purport to those of the chairman. In con- clusion he submitted the following resolution, which was adopted:— Resolved, That the Committee on Removal of Obstructions from the East River be and is hereby directed to take imme- diate steps to collect all avaliable data and statistics in rela- tlon to the number of vessels amount of tonnage and value of commerce daily and yearly’ passing through Hell Gate; the number of vessels injured or wrecked at that point ; the amount of losses incurred and sums annually paid by insurance com- panies; the approximate amount of temporary insurances daily effected on Eastern by reason, of dangers Gate; the time and distance which would be saved in th voyage of European steamers and sailing vessels with ob- structions at that point removed; the comparative cost be- tween European freights landed {a New Jersey and thence transhipped to New York or delivered directly in the East river; alo the amount of coasiwise trade between Eastern and Southern States which would naturally take the Sound route through New York harbor. And that the cogmittes report the same to the Executive Council as early as practi- cable, with a view of embodying the facts touching these matters in @ memorial to be laid before Congress at its next session. General Newron made a lengthy and interesting statement in reference to the present obstructions in Hell Gate. First he expressed his approval of the resolution that had been adopted as exhibiting to Congress the magnitude and importance of the work required to be done. With regard to Hell Gate the United States government at various times had directed surveys of the rocks there, with a view to their removal. The first was made by Admiral Porter twenty years avo, the next by Mr. Davis and the third in 1856 by Lieutenant Craven, These were only partial sur- veys of the rocks to get estimates of the probable expense of their removal. It was not necessary to eniarge onthe result of these surveys, Mr. Davis made a thorough examination of the east, middie and west siup channeis. His report, like those of the other gentlemen, was plain, and the impor- tance of the removal of these obstructions was clear to any one not fornia to the nautical profession, Admiral Porter estimated that fully one out of every fifty vesseis passing through Hell Gate was damaged or lost. None of these reports made reference to the smailer rocks, At that time the art of biastin; was In its infancy and the expense of removing grea' reefs seemed beyond the power of huraan under- taking. This subject was betier understood at the baron 7 and he had no hesitancy in under- ‘ing @ work of this magnitude. He explained the difficulties to be encountered—the current being, as he alleged, the main obstacle—and the diferent ge proposed for accomplishing the work. When e made his estimates two years ago it was done under the disadvantage of nothing then having been done in the wa of drills and blasting under water. He ed his estimates on existing modes as iar as Known. He placed the work then at $8,000,000, but was satisfied now that it could be done for $4,010,000. In his opinion the smaiier rocks should be first remeved, then the great reef known as Flood Rock, and then Great and Little Mill Rocks, Hog’s Back and Hol- lander’s Reef were 80 near the shore as to be but a trifling obstacle. He a on the advantages to commerce in the future by the removal of these rocks. Ax to the plan of cutting off a portion of Hal- lett’s Point at Astoria he considered this only a tem- porary expedient, and would not in the long run ob- viate the removal of the rocks mentioned. Resolutions were submitted directing the Commit- tee on Docks, Piers avd Wharves to obtain copies of all the laws and ordinances passed by the city in reference to these sabjects, and report on the pre- sent condition of our city wharves aud those of other great maritime cities; also direciing the Com- mittee on Tenements and Sewers to procure the same information in regard to these topics, and that the Commitiee on Membership, Contributions and Finance prepare a memorial setting fortn the objects of the association for general circulation. All these resolutions were adopted. Mr, Shelbourne, one of the contractors for remov- ing Frying Pan and Pot Rock, reported that he would be in readiness very shortly to go to work on his con- tract. He anticipated speedy and complete success, The subject of mass meeting at an early day was disenssed and it was decided to leave tas matier to the Finance Committee, THE CIGAR MANUFACTURERS. A meeting of the cigar manufacturera was held yesterday afternoon, at 170 Water street, for the pur- pose of forming a permanent organization to adjust ail questions of labor belonging to the manufacture of cigars. There was a pretty large attendance, and tue meeting was presided over by Mr. D, Hirsch, ‘The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were un@nimously approved, The bylaws of the association stated that while they did not ignore the existence of the Cigar Makers’ Union they could hot in any manner countenance she justice of strikes, Further, that if any member of the association should employ the workmen of any manufacturer wno ts a member of the assoctation, of his or other manulac- tory, during the existence of any strike in that mannu- awe he shall not be considered a menwer of the elu! A discussion then ensned a8 to the organization of the club and the several elements that should tend to its final constitution. ‘The question of strikes was devated, and in the course of the arguments ad- duced it was suggested that the committee of the cigar makers and cigar manufacturers should be brought together in order to bring the differences hitherto existing between them to aclose. It ap- peared, from the statements put forward, that for the past few wecks a strike has been fomentin among the cigar makers in consequence, as they al- Jege, of the small amount which they derive for their labor. The manufacturers, however, contend- ed that they are perfect!y willing to acquiesce in any reasonable arrangement, and that the pur, of the at organization are mainly directed to- wards the suppression of any unwarranted demand. After some matters had been discussed the following manufacturers were aj regular transaction of business should be entrusted to the executive committee, and after the initiatory fees had been handed in and the preliminaries of the organization uged the meeting adjourned. HUDSON RIVER SUSPENSION BRIDGE COMPANY. An adjourned meeting of the Board of Engineers of the Hudson Highland Suspension Bridge Company ‘was held yesterday at the office of the company in Broadway, for the purpose of selecting a site or a Jocation for the bridge. Among those present were Mr. William J, McAlpine, President of the Institution of Engineers; Major Generals H.W. Benham, ee G. wright and QA. Gilmore, Uuited States Bngi- eors; Major General G B. | McClellan, n eorge Colonel Julius W. Adams, General B, L. Vetle, 0. W. Barnes, Chief En; er Dutchess and Columbia Ral- road Company; General , B. Stuart, Chief Engineer West Shore Hudson Railroad Company; J. W. bert, Chiet Engineer New York, Oswego and Mid- v jand Ratiroad Company, and General F. W. Serreil, Chief Engineer of tle Bridge Company An investigation was entered into, occupying #eve- ral houra, a8 to the most advantageous site for the aps and surveys were examined and con- * discussion indulged in. The beard will ‘ough ¢xarigauen and will not be able | ‘or several days. BOARD OF EDUCATION, A stated meeting of this Board was held on Wed- nesday evening, with the President, Mr. R. L, Larre- more, in the cbair, and a full Board present. A very large amount of routine business was transacted and resolutions were adopted as follows:—Appropriating $1,164 82 for repairing and making necessary altera- tions to grammar echoo! No, 24, in Elm street, Dear Leonard; appropriating $8,462 for blasting Tock, excavating trenches and build! extra foundations for the new school bullding for {ifectns thn’ compiratio oo place te auth of yt the Com p $400, 00 to the it of the Board of Education; authorizing the hiring of the building No. 429 East Sixteenta street for school purposes at the yearly rental of $1,200 for three years. ‘The Committee on Studies and School Books offered a resolution, which was adopt! allowing the children of the two higher classes of t! rimary department to take their books home with them. Commissioner Merrill, of the Joint Committee on the Course of Studies, appointed to inquire into the causes of the complaint of overworking the teachers and pupils, offered a majority and a minority re- port. @ majority report (signed by Commission- ers West, Hall, Euring, Duryea and Warren), recom- mended a number of amendments in the course of studies; to hold the teachers responsible only for the studies pursued in the grade to which tney belong; to have the promotio: om peinery wo mar schools made after satisfactory examina- ‘ions by the principals of the grammar departments to which the promotions are to be made; to allow no pupils to enter the supplementary grades who have not attained the age of thirteen years; to give certifi- cates or diplomas to pupils who have completed the supplementary courses, provided they be not less than seventeen years of age and have been three years in the grade; not to hold the puptis in the sup- pioneers, grades responsible for the studies in the jower grades unless the examination be made within three months of their entrance to the supple- mentary grades; not to have the results of examina- tions made public, 80 as to create any comparison or envy, and not to permit the resulta of the examina- tions to be denoted by percentages, The minority report—signed by Commissioners Merrill, Dupignac and Neilson—recommended the estabilshment of “intermediate schools” between primary and gram- mar schools, for the benefit of pupiis who enter at an advanced age and whose circumstances forbid a long continued attendance at the schools; to employ experts to teach the extra branches in the various schools and to avoid any ability of the results of the examinations, but to have the results, with notes on the generai character of each school and a special record of the fidelity and effictency of the principals, to be kept in the Superintendent?s office. After a lengthy debate the majority report was adopted by a vote of fifteen in the altirmative to four in the negative. UNITED STATES ATTOANFY GENERAL EVARTS. ‘The leading members of the New York bar on the ‘28th ult., in a letter conched tn the most compliment- ary language, congratulated William M. Evarts on his accession to the office of Attorney General of tle United States. It was signed by fifty-eight gentie- men of the most brilliant talent as lawyers and pleaders, and is as subjoined:— Mr. Wouiau M, Evants:—Dran Sin—The underslgned your brethren of ihe New York bar, witnessed with unfelgned satisfaction your accession to the office of Attorney General of the United States. They regard this selection ax igheat compliment which could be paid to our bar, and thoice of one of ite foremost members to discharge, at risis in our national history, the duties of the law oilicer of the general government isa Just cause of felieltation aad ride. PFWe are quite sure that we but give expression to the gene- ral sentiment of the profession and the community when we n yo Which may well chullonge tinitation. ‘evinces @ patriotic sp! Entertaining for you pergoually tue warmest sentiments of regard, and desirous of interchanging congratulations with you on the honors thus worthily bestowed upon one of our number, we cordially invite you to meet the bar of this city ata dinner at such time as will be most consistent with your private en,agements. To this Mr. Evarts replied, under date of the Attor- ney General's office, Washington, October 17, as follows:— GENTLEMEN —I ehould indeed be insensible to kindness and ind{fferent to honor were I not deeply affected by the generous Sentiments of your cordial letter, inviting me to meet the bar the city of New York at the dinner which you tender me in sheir name. ‘That my brethren, with whom my whole life has been spent in the strenuous contests of the profession, should do the favor to feel a perronal interest, and the honor to ow a general satisfaction, In my holding the professional position of Attorney General of the United States, is more grateful to ‘me than any other form of public apurobation could possibly be. Tam quite ure that I may, without, misgiving, accept this genial invitation as heartily ns it has been offered, and I will anticipate the pleasure of enjoying this professional ‘on such # day in the coming month of November as y vehience may name. I am, gentlemen, with great nity your obedient rer M. M. R To Measra. F. B. CUTTING, CHARLES O'CONOR, WILLIAM Mrrowh.s, JAMES T. BuADY and others. WATURALIZATION, The occupation of the disinterested patriots who have been actively engaged for ihe past two months ia “putting through” candidat for American citizenship is well nigh gone. ‘The business was conducted so actively in the beginning of the season that bur few remain to be naturalized. Ou Monday and Wednesday the courts were thronged with ap- Plicanis, but on yesterday there was a per- ceptible falling off in the number of Teutonic and Hibernian candidates for citizenship. Judge McCunn, who, since his return from Europe, has devoted himself to the work of naturalization, Was not so much pressed yesterday as usual, and Judge Barrett, in the Common Pleas, was engaged ‘only a short time in the carly part of the day. Very little naturalization business has been done in the lat- ter court, of late, it being pretty generally understood that Judge Barrett is too particular in his inquiries to suit the wishes of the ward managers. For the last three days the average number naturalized in all the courts did not exceed 150 to 200 per day. Dur- ing the earlier part of the month the naturalization 01 from 800 to 1,000 persons daily was not unusual. Most of the alien residents in New York who were en- titled to naturalization have already received thelr papers and consequently the courts do not present the crowded appearance Which characterized in September and in the eariy part of the pre month, Friday, the id, will be the lasiday for natoralization previous to the elections; but the courts will be open for candidates for citizenship who do not desire Wo participate in the approaching contest. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. New To THE Eprror oF THE HERA In your edition of to-day you call my attention to a horse abandoned to die in Park row, and rather severely censure the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for neglect of its duty. I hasten to reply to this charge, for it is the first tine that it bas been accused of neglect of the brute creation; on the contrary the reproach has hitherto been “too much al TT re these:—On Sunday about noon the horse in qu on fell upon the wreiched pavement in front of Park row, and the poor creature, being worn out with work, as hack horses usnally are, Was unable jo rise again. Tuere it lay until the following day; and it was mot until it had been some twenty-four houra down that we knew anything of the circumstance. A citizen passing the ofice nottied me of it, and in tess than five minutes thereafter an agent of the society was on is way to the spot todo the needful im the matter. I should be very sorry to have you or the public believe that we would permit any suffering animal, however in- significant, to lack our attention when once the case is made known to us; but, a8 you are aware, we cannot be ubiquitous, nor yet afford to keep a senti- nel at every corner of the city. Rest assured that no such charge as the one you impute to us shail ever Youx, Oct. 20, 1508. apply to this society so long as it possesses authority to defend these dumb servants of our race from wron, Had the captain of the police district in which the occurrence took place availed himself of the permis- sion given him by the law to destroy the animal much suffering would have been spared it, the senst- bilities of kind-hearted citizens wotld not have been wounded and this society would have escaped aa unwarranted rebuke from the press. ‘Rie following is the law in relation to this case:— Smo. 7. If any maimed, sick, inirm or disabled creature shall be abandoned to die by any person in any public place such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and it shall be awl for any magistrate or captain of pottes fn this State 1g ‘appolat suitable persone wo destroy such creature If unit (or The owner of the horse was with much dimeulty discovered, arrested and taken before Justice Hogan ead discharged. HENRY BERGH, President. WESTCHESTER INTELLIGENCE. A Democratic TuRNouT.—The democrats of Port. chester and vicinity turned out in great force at Shea's Hall on Wednesday evening to listen to ad- dresses by Jackson 0. Dyckman, of White Plains, the democratic nominee for Vistrict Attorney, and Wm, P.gAngel, of Morrisania. Tux RervsticaNs or THE TowN OF RYE assem. bled in Well’s Hall, Port Chester, on Wednesday evening, when effective 9 hes were made by Major James H. Hi rty, the candidate for Assem- biy in the Second district, James R. Jacques and Cephas Brainerd. The unfavorable state of the weather prevented many from attending. Rye Necg.—An application will be made to the Legisiature at the next session of that body to change the boundary line dividing the towns of Rye and Mamaroneck, so that the lower part of the former, known as Rye Neck, may be added to Mama- roneck. The two hey are divided only by a small stream and in reality form but one matt But name. ‘They use the same toMice, the same roads, the same railroad depot and the same churches, Their streets are, in fact, identical aiso as regards ali matters of local #n- provement, and the inhabitants of Rye Neck fre- quently feel called upon, in honor and justice, to contribate towards improvements in Mamaroneck, They are required to pay their share towards ex- penses incurred upon the repaita of roads, bridges, vc., in the upper part of the town, which they very om if ever pass o Tue petition has already been very numerously signed. EY. NEW JERS Jersey City. Acoipent ro a Can ConpucTor.—W illiam Clarke, aconduetor on the Grove street line of horse cars, Was struck by the ron handle attached *o brake and severely injured yesterday afternoon, A Democratic Merrina was held in Cooper's Hali last evening, which was addressed by several Speakers, The meeting was most orderly and re- Spectanle. Another ineeting will be held at the Catholic Institute this evening. THE Inish ReruBLicaN CommrTTBe of the city held a meeting last evening, Mr. Join Maxwell, President of the organtzation, in the chair. Arrange. ments were made for the mas9 meeting to be held at the Wigwam next Thursday. General Spear, Dr. Bell, Generat D. F. Burke, Eugene O'Shea and D. Re Lyddy will be the speakers. Senator Conness ig ex- pected also to addreas the meeting. Tn JUDGES OF ELECTION.—The plan of discrimi nation in the appointment of the Judges of Election lately adopted in Brooklyn has been introduced into this city. The democratic majority of the Common Council have fixed the matter so that there is not a single repnblican eltner among the elerka or judges in the Sixth ward and there 13 but one republican in the Seventh, . A TEAM OF HORSES DROWNED.—At four o'clock yesterday morning @ wagon laden with dressed hogs was driven tnto the Central depot, and the driver not being aware the boat was starting drove on the bridge towards the boat ata brisk pace. When he erceived his mistake it was too late to pull up the orses, and the boat being out several yards the horses went headlong into the shp and were drowned. The driver saved himself by jumping to the boat. The team’ were valued at $1,000, and out of thirty-six hogs only sixteen were fished out. FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.—An old man named Hiram Fanning, a resident of Bergen square, in Ber- gen city, was walking on the track of the New Jer- sey Railroad, near the oakum factory, yesterday afternoon, when the twenty minutes past five train from New York came up. Another train was com- ing in the opposite direction through the Bergen cut and in trying to escape one he ‘Was struck by the locomotive of the other, hurled off the line and instantly killed. He was a cabinet- maker and leaves five children, Another man was entral Railroad in Bergen and in- y killed, Coroner Warren will hold inquests to-day. Newark. PRESBYTERIAN SynomicaL Neerines,—The pro- ceedings of the Ol and New School Synods yester- day were both imteresting and tmportant. In the New School Synod in the forenoon a preamble and set of resolutions offered by the Rev. Dr. Adams relative to the letter written by the Pope of Rome Jast September, as follows, were unanimously adopted:— “3 Whereas the Pops of Rome, dalled Pins the Ninth, did on the 13th day of September, In the year of our Lord 1868, inane acertain letter, a proclamation addressed to ali Protestants and non-Vatholica throughout the world, the import of which fs to unite aud urge all persons and orgaulzations tha destg- nated to hasten ta return to the only fold, meaning the Churcl of Rone; ‘Whereas the anid Pope in the anid letter, called paternal and apostolic, has fn an unwonted manner, ay if pleading at the bar of public opinion, assigned several’ and various reasons for its preparation and publicatiy Whereas anong the reason of his own enpremacy over the human conscience an the ticar of Jeans and “the authority to govern the persuasions df the haman intellect and direct the actions of ‘mon in prl- vate and social life,” aa also theta, that the rejection of thin Authority and protest against it by ko many has promoted and hourished those percurbations in human affairs jn this our day, which the sald Pope pronounces miserable und grievous, but which must be regartod by every friend of his species ab hopeful and auspicious; “is allarich claims and xesertions on the part of the Rome are to the last degree anfoanded in fact, eon- 0 the truth, reaon ture and the whole xenius of ontioned are the assertion nity, and; Af allowed, would prove subversive to all human rights and liberties Wireress recent movements, especially in Austria and Spain—nations long in subjection to the monstrona preten- Hons of the Papacy-—command the prompt recognition, ayn: pathy and snpportof all friends of humantty, freedom and Feliglon througout the land; therefore be it Resolved, That the facts here recorded furnish and present proper and. fitting occasion for ail Protestant churches throughout Christendom, each in the mode which its own Wisdom shall snggent, to prepare and set forth for general dis {ribution, through the sume chanuel which the Pope himseit has chosen, suitable response to bis letter, which response shall contain w statement of the reasons why his claims cam fn nowise be recognized, a8 Inconsistent with a catholicity more Catholle th ty of jofallible Serip- ti ture and the glori Keso.ved, That a whose duty it shall be to consider the exped sponding with other Protestant bodies in this country and in Hurope as to the propriety of such timely action for the fur- thernuce of free Biblical Protestant Christianity. Resoived, That it be referred to the same committee, If they deem it wike, to prepare snd publish a reply to the sald f the Pope, which shall be regarded as an expression entiments of t no’ concerning the mattery. therein ined, as of vital Iportence to all efvil and rei gious Wb ‘oughout the wor!d and to the sulvation of the human It was suggested that a committee consisting of three ministers and three elders be appointed to carry: out the objects of the resolutions. Dr. Cox wanted to sce the committee larger, It was an iinportant anbject, and we want names on the document which wil! encourage our brothers in England and all parts of Europe. The following commit- tee was appotnied io take the whole subject into consideration:—Kev, William Adams, D. 1). Henry B. Smith, D. D.; Rev. Roswell D. Hitcheock, ». D.; Rev. Jonathan FP, Stearns, D. D.; Rev. Edwin ¥. Watdeld, D. D. ear, D. D.; Rev. Geo L. Prentis =} = a = Pinneo, BM » ras W. le e remaining portion of the day was ocennied in sf action relative to an appeal which had been de against the decision of the tiver Pre bycery, In connection with the alleged iiogal e tion of four elders of the Pleasant Valley After @ debate extend!ng over four hours, wit no leas animated than inferesting, th ined by avote of sixty-one for to inst. The old sehool squad occupted ty ssing questions, though important, of» est. ‘This Synod die wok. The new 8 adjourn to day. BROOKLYN INTEL Lior Kings County Svrentor par vor THis Day. —Nos 162, 163, 164, 165, 168, 167, 168, 169, 17 BROOK Cry Court—Cavexoan von THs 148, 92, 11 RALIZED.—Twenty-five hundred ighty- seven persons have been naturalized voun'y ounty up to the pr Court about 1,50 3. Tax Srkeer SiGNs FOR Lamps.—The work of Placing the glass signs with the names of the streets thereon in the gas lamps was commenced by the contractor yesterday, The pubic streets, such as Fulton and Fulton avenue, Court street and Myrtie avenue, will be furnisted first. The contractor is to receive’ $5,000 for the work. Masonic DepicaTioN.—The new and elegant halt of Sewanhacka Lodge, No. 678, FP. and A. M., on Mes- crole street, Greenpoint, was dedicated with grand honors on Wednesday evening. The exercises were conducted by D. G. M. George Harria, with Grand Lodge. The hall has a depth of forty-two tect and is twenty-two feet ta width, ATILA-TAPPER SURPRISED AND Cartcrep.—Last evening @ man giving the name of John Watson, twenty-eight years of age, was caught tn the act of robbing the tillof the coal ofce of Benjamin An- drews. North Ninth and Firat streets, E. D., by ofcer Cailahan, of the Forty-fih precinct, who found atx- teen dollars in his possession, The prisoner was locked up. INTERPERING WITH AN Orgicen.—Maria Dolan wes arrested last night by oficer Eden on a charge of jaterfering with and assaulting him while in the discharge of his duty, The officer attempted to arrest her husband on the night of the 20th inst. on a charge of seiling liquor at the corner of Raymond and Johnson streets without a license, Through the interference of Mra. Dolan her husband succeeded in making his escape and las not as yet been ar- Tested, ‘The accused was locked up to answer. PARADE oF THR “BOYS IN BLUR PostroneD.— ‘The grand parade and torchiight procession of the “boys in blue,” which was to have taken place last night, was postponed, on account of the weather, until ‘tuesday evening, the 27th inst. Arrangements were made at the Morris and Essex Railroad to bring over about 1,000 of the “boys in bine’ from Newark, a * a had 7 oan gd about the r rT from Jersey City; but these pre; ons were countermandea, Sarah AN OIL WELL.—Mr. Watson Sanford invested the sam of $6,000 in an oil well, which he said was re Presented to him tobe towing from fifty to sixty He thereu| brought a suit in the Supreme Court for the recovery of the money, but the jury failea to agree and were discharged. A Stnautar Case.—At @ late hour on Wednesday night am officer of the Forty-second precinct dis- covered @ man and woman qud@?relling on Fulton street, On Sppronching them to ascertain the cause of the trouble the man denounced the woman, whom he acknowledged to be his wife, as @ thief, stati to the officer that she had a number of pa tickets in her possession for which he belteved she had not come honestly by, and also a bunch of skeleton keys. The officer took the woman to the station house, where she was followed bysher husband, On searching her flty- pa’ kets were found in her possession, five of which for gold and silver watenes, fifteen for silk faves and the balance for other articles of jewelry 1 clothing. She gave her name as Bridget Murphy, and her hast Viliam Morphy, appeared as com piainant 4 She was locked ap to await fartier