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NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1869.—TRIPLE SHEET. 5 it and napk _movernents The first report of General A » :—I am breakrast ately after. We have had ¢ to Wait for him benind attention with a few of my me, of Citizen Parrado. We have enemy has suffered some. He Another Decree ef the Captain i" a with inna er ene ved very Wi joung’ Julio General. ‘brave. ‘The enemy-carries with hita details soon, Communicated for your information. Patria y Libertad, MANUEL QUESADA, General in Chief. Fenians for general information, Patria y FRANCISCO V. AGUILERA, Secretary of War. SAVANILLA, Jane 16, 1860, HOW TKE WAR IS TO BE CONDUCTED Patriot Official Reports of Operations. Attacks on the Ramon and Canalite—Tri- umph of the Patriot Arms. Citizen General Thomas Jordan has addressed a communication of which the following is an ex- ‘tract: The landing of * * * [Perit? translator] was effected, as you know, at the Ramon, @ point near the entrance of the Bay of Nipe. On the 13th, be- tween two o'clock of the afternoon and three o'clock of the bang g the expeditionists were landed and a large part of the munitions, but ag the captain of the vessel dreaded the appearance of some Spanish man-of-war, he was allowed to leave without cate ing all nis cargo. I established three depots, and ‘the most distant, a mile and a half from the coast, I placed my advanced guard, counting for that opera- tion, with the assistance of 150 Cubans and as inan; expeditionists, and to hold my sition I hi mounted and put in battery two Napoleon guns, ‘The 16th, at midday, a Spanish vessel suddenly en- tered the bay, at which we fired from six to eight cannon, of which I believe one, at least, struck her, At daylight of the following day another large steamer entered the bay, towing some launches filled with troops. We also fired at this vessel and struck her. She answered by only one shot, while the iirst steamer went out to meet her, ‘Time was very precious. I continued transporting the materials out of sight of these vessels, I brought to pear upon ‘them several cannon, one of which, mounted on an eminence, I confided to the captain of artillery, De Ponte. The enemy occupied an excellent position, but in spite of this our advance guard bravely opened fire upon them, which was answered in a very orous manner, ‘Thetr bravery, however, was not suflicient.to enable them to maintain their post. It ‘was then composed of only elghty of the expedition, who were completely overcome by work aud want of sleep for five days, and though their valor was undiminished they had to abandon that depot, and in a few minutes the Spanish flag waved: over it. ‘This depot was in communication with a ranch near by occupied by a detachment of thirty men under the orders of Citizen Colonel Cristobal Acosta, and while Citizen Captain John Magill opened fire with spherical case shot, and Captain De Ponte also ad- vanced our piece, the brave Acosta found himself attacked in front and flank by forces of the enemy. But he and his small! detachment deftnded the place with energy, firmg on the Spaniards with such effect, with their rifles and revoivers, as to oblige them to reture precipitately to their boats, suffering a loss of twenty Killed and thirty wounded, I did not sleep on my victory, but forti- fied myself in my positions, while 1 sent the muni- tions and arms to the interior, Citizen Colonel Cor- don occupied the road to Canalito to prevent the enemy’s taking it, but he (the enemy} fortified the isthmus of that peninsula by which we had to pass, while by sea he was reiniorced by three more steam- ers. On Wednesday, the 19th, we marched towards Canalito, having a cannon in rear of our vanguard, and the following day we came up to an entrench- ment of the enemy, consisting of a parapet of logs and bushes, which obstructed the road. We drew near and he fired a volley at us at the same time that our Cubans opened their fire. The enemy tried to flank our right, but! foiled nim. I advanced through the woods to one side of the entrenchment, followed by thirty Cubans and four Americans, whom I or- dered “iorward” and in @ direct line, which was obeyed in @ manner which proves that in time Cubans will make as good soldiers as any in the world. We repulsed the enemy twice, and though superior to usin numbers, we would have cut off his retreat to the boats M my guide had not lost his road, which caused me to lose the direc- tion. ‘The fire of the Spagiards was burried aud in- effective, while ours was certain, and though they were protected by the fire of their vessels they abandened their positions and retired hastily, We remained masters of the field, The Spaniards sut- fered the following losses:—In the attack on the Ramon, twenty killed and thirty wounded, forty Remingtons and a flag. In the Canalito, forty killed, sixty dispersed, winch were afterwards made p! soners. Of these four creoles were immediately shot. ides clothing, munitions, &c, The steamers were all injured. Our losses were:—In the Ramon, one flag, twelve killed and twelve wounded, In both fights I have been conviced that the Spaniards mur- der their wounded prisoners—among otuers, the American, John Red. MANUEL QUESADA. JUCARO, May 25, 1869. - Let it be published for the information of all. FRANCISCO Y. AGUILERA, Secretary of War. SAVANILLA, June 19, 1869. The Citizen General-in-Chief says the following: HEADQUARTERS IN B1JABO, June 19, 1869. ‘The aay belore yesterday, the 17th, in consequence of excesses committed by the last Spanish column whych left Camaguey, 1 addressed General Letona the tolfowing letter by the hands of aprisoner, an officer named Kogelio Gomez, to whom, in geward for this service, I offered iis liberty. He returned in a few hours, having been very coldly received by the Spanish General, who refused to answer in writing, but sent the folowing message:—‘*Tell Quesada that Tcannot, may not communicate with him except by builets,” “We had not jong to wait for them. The tollowimg day (yesterday) 1 expected the sally of a column, and marched, with General Castilla and,our united escorts, to mtercept it on the road; but, see- @g that it did not come out, we gradually sD, proached the town and suddenly came upon tl advanced detachment, which the euemy had in the Piaza de la Caridal, firing upon it with good result, and forcing the enemy to retire to a two story house. After a littie more than half an hour's skirmishing we retreated, without the loss of a single man. Day before yesterday (the 17th) Citizen Adjutant General was reconnoitering the line of railroad near the Sabana Nueva, with some thirty dragoons of the squadron of cavalry, new!, Cis thes and had ao encounter with the ene! walry of about the same number. Citizen Adjutant General is highly satiated with our brave dragoons and of the state of discipline so rapidiy acquired under the direction of the Mexican Major Cantri. In spite of the impos- ing impetus with which the enemy charged, lance in poise, he was repulsed and put to fligut and pur- sued a long distance, untihhe sought protection be- hind a force of infanury to bis support. We had one horse wounded and the enemy suffered gome iosses. Their commander was saved by the fieetness of his horse—badly wounded. In compliance with the promise made to the pris: Oner, an oilicer, 1 gave,him a safe conduct to Sante Cruz. from whence he’ wii go to Havasa, He has promised not to take arms against usagain. Jira y Liverua, ’ MANUEL QUESADA, Generai-tn-Onief. The following 18 the letter of Quesada to Letona: To lus bxceilency General Don Axronio Loree LELONAi— For some time the Spanish troops in various parts of tie isiand Lave carried on a warfare unworthy of mouern civilization. The killing of old men, women and children, the mutilation of dead bodies and tu murdering Of defenceless bearers of Dags of trace, the sacking and destruction of the property of peace- fui citizens and other deeds, which my pen refuses to write and which shame would fain forget—deeds authorized and ordered by Messrs. Valmaseda, Meua, La Mela, Goyensdre and others—bave fot- lowed with a frequency scandalous to civilization and dishonorabie to the nation to which your Kx- cellency belongs. Notwitustanaing this the antece- dents of your Hxcellency in the Spanish policy in its relation to this country seem to give the right to hope on the part of your Excellency a conduct dif. ferent from thas of the Spaniards pefore mentioned, and | have the pain to inform your Excellency that Protest of Quesada Against the Bru- tality.of the Spaniards. reatment of Penitent Insurgente—Decree of the Captain General—Comments of the Spanierds—Reinforcements for the Begi- ments—Reports from the Seat of War. Havana, July 12, 1869, ‘The following decree of the Captain General was iret published in the Aurora of Matanzas and.after- wards reproduced by the Prensa here. It has been sent to the authorities of the various jurisdictions throughout the island:— ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, FirrH SECTION, Havana, July 8, 1869, CAPTAIN GENERAL OF THE EVER FAITHFUL ISLE OF CuBA:— ‘The extraordinary cyisis through which we are passing, the necessity of correcting certain abuses, resulting, perhaps, from a mistaken zeal, and which render dificult the work of pacification which T have proposed to myself, and the desire that all tuose who exercise an indepéndent command should be guided by public opinion, impel me to lay down ceriain rules, in which is indicated the line of con- duct which | propose to follow, Wars are always lamentable; but civil war ts apt to take on a churacter of unlimited ferocity. A gen- erous indulgence and nobleness should ever be ex- hibited by the strongest. It may happen that some men, hitherto deluded or deceived, Minding them- selyes among the insurrectionists, may present themselves for pardon to the cniels of columns or authorities of the government. In such case they are faithfully to be erator in their persons and interests, and I shall hold those to the strictest re- sponsibility who permit that they be maltreated or imsuited, ‘The conditions of this insurrectionary war against the common patria demand prompt and ex- emplary punishment, and therefore my predecessors have, with Justice, imposed the death penny upon those apprehended with arms in hand, Neverthe- jess civilization and the prestige of Spain, before the judgment of other nations, impose the duty of being as sparing as possible in the shedding of biood, and this sad extreme should only extend to the chiefs or men proved to have committed the crimes of incendiarism or assassination, In other cases prisoners should be forwarded for my disposition. All functionartes under m, authority are to take care that the lives, houses an property of all People, Without distinction, be re- spected, punishing with severity all those who do otherwise. No person 1s to be imprisoned on mere suspicion and without proofs of criminality, and in case any are imprisoned legal proceedings are to be instituted immediately. Great care is to be taken, in any case, in proceedings against foreign- ers, at no legal requisite be omitted, in just regard to what 1s due to their nations. Owing to a inis- taken consideration netorious acts of cowardice are frequently concealed. On this point I will be inexo- rable, and I willexact a strict account of the chief ‘who shall tolerate the slightest fault without infoyn- ing me, without prejudice to the chief’s taking u) hunself the provisional judgment which the case May cali for, such as arrest, suspension of com- mand, &c., Which any person may become liable to. the greater part of the hardships and reverses which are suffered in the war are due to careless- ness, want of skill, absence of vigilance and non- ©ompiiance with orders,and itis to bEunderstood that he wiil be supmitteu to & court Martiai woo is sur- prised; who, by hia bad dispositions, loses more men m action than should be; wno allows a convoy or part thereof to be taken from him, unless it be proven that he made all possibie effort to gave it. ‘The want of discipline will be punished with rigor, and when the cage requires it a summary court martial will be resorted to; and I shall pe in- exorabie in punishment with those chiefs who per- mit insubordination, it being understood thar ali the orders issued upon this subject remain in full force. Chiefs snould be watchful inthe matntenance of their troops, 1n order that they may not lack equip- ment, shoes, munitions and necessary armament, ‘Troops who consume much ammunition betray cow- ardice; therefore accustom the soidier to fire little, and do it well. Reports should always be truthful and without containing more detaiis than are neces- sary for imparting the facts, Lastly, let those who distinguished themselves by acts of valor be recom- mended, regardless of friendsiips and favoritism, with the certamty that true merit wiil surely be re- warded, as also the just ambition of those chieis, Officers and troops that may distinguish themseives. 1 charge your bxceilency to circuate these instruc- tions to the authorities in your jurisdiction and to commandants of columns, in order tnat the great- est publicity be given them, notuying them vhat I will always exact te strictest accountability for ‘their fulfilment. May God preserve your Excellency many years ! CABALLERO. ‘This decree, which is but another and strong evi- dence of that pacific policy predicted in these de- spatches soon after the arrival of the new Captain General, is received with loud commendations by the foreign population here. The Spaniards, how- ever, though receiving it quietly enough, do not like it. They say, “Dulce carmed the policy of con- ciliation to its fullest extent, and it only served to give an impetus to the insurrection which has been the cause of all our disasters, The time for it, if it could ever have been used with advantage, ts past,’” Toough thus condemning the course of Kodas, there .4s so little unity of purpose, 80 much division among the Spamards at present that no demonstrations are possivie, and Lue Capiaim General will be left to ius experiment. ‘yhe steamer Pelayo, from Santiago, Nuevitas and other ports, arrived last night, wita a numver 0; soldiers selected troin the dulereut vattalious to make up the requisite number oi the Guardia Civil, Who are to be siacioned on the plantations and roads of the Vuelto Sobago, &c. Kepori# from Puerto a state that General Letoue is at the point of death from sickness, but his ussassinalion 18 sus cred. News from the insurrection 1s of no interest, opera- tions bemg to a great extent suspended by the heat and the sickness. A telegram uas been rece:ved here irom Coionel Acosta Alvear, operating in the Jurisdiction of Santi kspiritu, stating that he had surprised a large cainp of rebels and caused them great loss in kiled and wounded, vesides the com- piete destruction of wher camp, The Santa Ciara Alva, Of the 9th, contradicts the Teport that the in- surgent chief Lerda has been captured and shot An officer recently returaed irom the headquar- ters of Lesca, in the Cinco Villas, ¥ severely critiy 8 that otlicer tor Mis carelessness of his men and the constant sacrilice of tiem in operations Which whue they give au ide@a OF energy aad activity, are not o1 the least practical importauce, ‘the following appoiutments have been made by the Captain Geacral;—Von Manuel Vallejo Miranda, Lieatenant bbe of oy Gees Doa cute Gou- wales Parrado, Lieutenant Governor of Guanuja, umn Which sallied to-da| ° Both these oiticers are commandants of infantry. H bet to Cuba has, on its a A Ts ge ‘the materiais of the paper Ai /ais, formerly pub- | of barbarism similiar to those enumerated. lished here 1m the Cuban interest, have beeu seques- | Unprotected families which retired to the tered and rented to La Voz de Cuba, woous, frightened, 43 was natural, by the proximity of our enemies, were pursued by a number of the volunteer force, who overtook a@ child of tweive years old, ou whom they vented ail their r: wounding him seven times with thetr swords, raculously, he did not die at once, though the sur- eons declare his recovery impossible, What is this? Hoes your Excellency autworize these acts? Does your Excellency wish to continue of your own will PATRIOT OFFICIAL REPORTS. The following are translations of patriot oiicial reports, the originals of which come to us in the regular imprint of the republican government, They or under pressure of the volunteers tne policy in- contain General Jordan’s report of the landing of augurated by your predecessors’ 1 wish to know it, the expedition under him, Quesada’s letter to Le- jour Exceliency, because, finding myself at the tona, reciting the barbarities of the Spanish troops | head of the armies of my country, my desire is to and expressing the hope that the war may be car- ope ego yt (dea be on Ma pa i x TessOr never levi ned on jn acivilized manner, and accounts of varl- | one tf froim the practices established among civil: ous operations, aii matiers of great interest, ized nations, 1 have given repeated proofs of this, . _ (peels fag A neni A [a pardon of 127 Span- : sit prisone: im ten officers, taken in the Caban RepublicBulletin of War—Defeat of | rout of the column which marched from Maniti to the Spanish Troops. Las ‘unas on the 17th of April, Another proof that HEADQUARTERS IN BIJABO, June 14, 1869. our government invites by ite example our enemies Day before yesterday, the 12th,’ two encounters | t exercise a civilized warfare 1s the pardon which took place between our troops and those of tne | 1¢ has just granted to the poiitical prisoners which enemy mear ‘the town. One of these was under the | Were 10 our power. ‘To conclude, preserving thi command of Captain Juan Guevara, which caused | Tight to adopt in the other States of the island t the ene Pin lh black and white volunteers ine policy a8 that Observed by the Spanish oficers killed and several taken prisoners, of which alles | their operations, Iinvite your Excellency that you caped except one. ‘This encounter took place in | Should give an example by your acts of that witch Portreso of La the Oaridad, beronging to citizen is to be adopted in the State of Oamaguey. Faustino Miranda, the pursuit continuing to | , 1! your Excellency velieves that I have exaggerated ‘the very gates San Lazaro, where the” tase | i the relation of the facts, I can send to your pres- ence the child which I have spoken of above, and if your Exceilency has those sentiments which, Ire peat, we ope for from, your, antecedents, | con- enemy, who, in small, number, marched in the | Ferrcory occupied hy your troops will be carried ‘ok d {pitately, and” launching | 42,the regular manner. onirenaee Teg 4 feaving severe | ,.1 Avail myself of this, opportunity to renew to you teen bodies unburied and four prisoners iy our hands, | ‘he assurances cy EMANUEL, GURSE on Dents, twelve swords and as many knives. Of our | , Jf 18 not necessary to recommend to you that the Part we were unfortunate in having severciy | Dearar of this letier # under your protection, Slop, Salnstegacy atest’ feo, barons balled tatoo ust mi! oO one wounded. While in te Monroy, 1 learned through ‘The Very Lateat Out with aa, MaknOWN object. oT mamealsey | aster a nignt of sleeplessness T have hactty ot, Im mediat iT andl: ordered that General Angel Castillo, with ‘iteen wt two lines, The emy’s encampment. waich one was killed, The second encounter recorded in the official rt of Citizen Colonel Manuel Agra- monte is as follows:—Jhis morning we attacked the picked hould make a reconpowsonce and skir- fan situated between Sabana Nu jad Cam: mish with tumn. It was colnposed of 40 men | has ceased to exist. Those who have fot Site of the Jing, a section of cavalry, aud probably | are in our power, with all their arms, hoi and artilery which did not fire, Our recounoitring | equipments. I will give details later. Our boys are Jorve attacked Jt tour Games, three in Las Mercedes | mao with enthusiasm, Patria y Livertad, ape ope in Galamaqudin, as the enemy ie MANUBL QUESADA, Goneral-1n-Chief, Wenled, Wying vileluwtely ine oiteosive aud | All of WhxSD Ws PUbLAbed for general informa ‘on and the satistaction of our army. Patria y Libertad. FRANCISOO V. AGUILERA, Secretary of War. SAVANILLA, June 21, 1809, Extracts from El Mambi, We make the following extracts from Et Mamht, a paper published av the headquarters of the Cuban government:— Ta its isane of June 14 tt says:— A Rew triumph has been obtained by our troops. On the 6th the 5} columns which left Del Yarey to escort a convoy w Las Tunas was routed by our brave soldiers. Another column, leaving Las Tunas to receive that coming from Maniaboi ed on the field, while ours were gathering up the eonvoy, and was repulsed by the sword, as the enemy at- tacked with such ardor that we had no time to use our firearms. In‘this attack we had six casualties— two seriously wounded and four slightly, the first two from the bayonet. ‘The loases of the enemy amounted to 160. We took from them four wagons, with four- een yoke of oxen. One of the wagons was loaded with ‘rice, another with muscovado, another with biscuit and another with munitions. We also took many papers and a flag. Among the first there are very important decuments, We also captured two prisoners and thirty carbines. In its issue of the 18th of June it says:— The last events of the war are reduced to two en- counters of the brigade commanded by citizen Colonel Chico Valdes with the troops under the order of the, commander of Santa Craz. On the J6tn Captain Carlos Perez found the enemy on the right bank of the Najaza, two miles frem Santa Cruz. Firing an across the river, and the enemy withdrew with the loss of four kuled, which he buried. On our part we lad two men wounded and six horses killed, The river was so high that we could not pur- sue the enemy., On the 17th Captain Pedro N, Yayas, of the same brigade, encountered the enemy in the plantation La Esperana. Firing began and lasted two hours, Seventy veterans, commanded by citi- zen Zagas, obliged the enemy to take refuge in his intrenchments Del Batey, when he was assaulted with so much energy and valor that he was obliged to withdraw with the loss of eight killed and twenty wounded. Our joss was one wounded and that of citizen Brisuela killed in the assault on the intrench- ments. In its issue of the 24th of June it says:— Up to this time the government has been una form its cavalry forces, which are so nec our campaign, but the arrival of the armament for this branch of the service and the well Known repu- tation of the Camagueyans as good riders, with such omcers as Ignicio Agramonte y Lolvaz and the Mexican Colonel~citizea Cancri, assure as of new and brilliant triumphs. The same paper says:— Mexico, Chile and Peru have recognized us as belligerents according to oficial information re- ceived by our republican government, Touehing the question of annexation to the United States El Mambi speaks as follows:— France and England are not ignorant of the fact that the United States are strong and powerful, that they have all the elements to carry on War against these two Powers, and if, in their wise policy, they have determined to annex the Island of Cuba they will annex it, as they did Texas, in spite of the Eng- lush noves, And again:— The Island of Cuba is as necessary as useful to the United States, and is of as great politi- cal as of commercial convenience, and its acquisi- tion is determined upon by their poiicy. If unto this day they have not shown the desire, it is b:cause they counted on acquiring it when the necessity should exist. This moment has arrived, and they do not wish to see the renewal of anotherfinvasion, as that of Mexico by France, Engiand and Spain. The Gholera in Puerto Principe—Matters “Quiet ix Camagney. NvEviras, July 6, 1869. The cholera has broken out in Puerto Principe and along the line of railroad. At Las Minas it carries off from fifteen to twenty daily. Here it continues as usual. The trains are running as usual and mamers: here are quiet. MEXICO. The {nternational Claims Commissionere— Appointments To and By the United States—State of the Treasury—General Rosecrans’ Mission—The Minister to Be Escorted to Acapulco. MEXICO, July 3, 1869. Since my full letter of three days since we have nothing startling at this capital Minister Mariscal and Commissioner Palacio are now expecting to de- part for the United States by the American steamer which sails during the last week of this month. The appointment by President Grant of Mr, Wadsworth as Commissioner on the part of the United States, under the Seward-Romero treaty, 1s understood here to be a specially happy one for Mexico, as that gen- tleman is reported to have been selected by General Grant in consequence of his personal knowledge of Mr. Waasworth’s probity and his peculiar Otness. Itis but just to say that Mr. Palacio goes to his post at Washington from this country with a repu- tation equally untarnished. So it appears that there is an exceedingly poor prospect afforded for such “chevaliers” as may be deluding themselves with air casties built with the proceeds of bogus claims. At the same time it is understood here that the strict justice which wilt be applied to improper and trumped up claims will also be extended to such as are thoroughly honest, and that the Commission will gee that, so far as nés in their power, such claims must be paid, Just now the Treasury continues to exist only in name, and the commexcial community are fearing a forced loan, although the contributions for the month of July, lakgely increased upon those of June, have been collected in advance. Tne ‘trea- sury is still behindband in the payment of the civil and military list. Affairs in Querétaro and San Luis Potosi, aithough exceedingly ripe and threatening, have not yet reached the climax. General Rosecrans partook of a comptimentary breaklast on the ist, with several members of the Cabinet. In the capacity of a private citizen it is supposed that he did not let the opportunity pass of adding.to the meal some wholesome truths for the mentai digestion of those who are either directing or misdirecting the history of this country. Dr. Trowbridge, United States Consul at Vera Cruz, has arrived at his post of duty. ‘The death of Mr, sauinier made his presence at Vera Cruz neces- sary. ‘The press of the city continue full of accounts of owtrages committed throughout the land. Geuerai fvowecrans will be made sate, 80 far as possible, by a guard of soldvers which will accompany him to Aca- puico. ‘Two politienl conventions have been held tn Zaca- tecas, ia vieW Of the approaching elections, one by | the supporters of She goverument, the other by the gent, Both esau to be the true advocates of y y, order, progreve ana reform. Letier writers irom Zacatecas denounce the Gov- erpor of (hat ptate as having outraged the inviola- bility of the telegraph, in publishing in his oficial organ telegrams which were not directed to him, = which Were sent direct to Sap Luis and this cap- Atal. ‘The primary elections have taken place, The in- dications, as far as heard, are favorable to the gov- Don Piacido Vega presented himself to General Lo- zada in Jalisco, Vega came accompanied with thirty Americans, eighteen of whom appeared to be oMcers, and the vesscl which brought tuem bad an abundance of material of war on board. The news, therefore, is alarming, because an alliance between Don riacido Vega and Generai Lozada would be ter- ible. The Tratt d’'Union relates the following:—On the night of the 27th inst. two robbers took a fancy tostop @ belated traveller near the Bronze Horse. ‘Your purse and your watch,” satd the robvers, in an under- tone, who had approached their man. “I have no money,” replied the traveller, without the least agita- tion, “but 1 will give you my watch.” Placing bis hand at the same ume tn his pocket he drew out his revolver, and ip @ second afterwards the two rob- bers fell never to rise again, each having received a bali in the breast. A CURIOUS CASE OF ALLEGED STEAMBOAT ROBBERY. The Case Dismissed Aiter the Conviction of the Accused. (From the Troy Paty Nie July 19.) It will be remembered that tokeley was fre- quently spoken of in the Troy papers about a year age as having been arrested and summarily con- victed hy an Albany court upon tie charge of takin, towels and napkins from the steamboat Drew, and hurried off to the Penitenuary; and that he was on the nextday recalled from that institution upon a writ of habeas corpus, through his counsel, Mr. hodes. ‘The oicers of the boat not being satisfied with his term of imprisonment, and believing that it was a hopeless case, went before the Grand Jury at the September term of the Albany County Sessions and procured his indictment for taking from the boat a ackage of lace curtains of the value of $500 and curtain tassels of the value of fifty dollars. After urgent requests on the part of the defendant at different terms of this court and as many prepa- rations for trial, he was finally brought on for trial on Eso ig last before court jury and Rome us yy one of Al ‘8 ablest lawyers, ex- istrict Attorney Henry Smith, and acquitted—thus ending & series of actions which seem to have been ‘ounded more in prejudice and persecution thao in it it. 1. W. Rhodes, of this city, and irenville Tremain, of Albany, defended him. It ie but justice to Mr. Stokeley to say that there was no evidence whatever implicating him in the alleged crime, Bra Woon TRAFFIC.—On the 10th, at Bae! J. W. Johnson, of Enfleld, took in 30,461 pounds ot ‘wool from 111 different persons. Upwards of 37,000 Pagers of it was taken in in eight hours, thrown by @ fleece through # scuttle to the second story of the buiiding, weighed and packed away in the wool Btails, and every pound reckoned aud paid for with- Suv at error of @ cent,—Convord (N. My) Part, rudy Li. NEW YORK CITY. —_——- wo | ‘THE cou RTs, UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS’ CONT. Alleged IMicit Distillery. Before Commissioner shields. The Bnited States vs. James Rooney and John Rooney.—The examination in this case was resumed yesterday. The defendants are charged with run- ning an illicit distillery. Francis Anderson, Assistant Assessor, attached to Supermtendent Datcher’s office, deposed—That ne Knew Nooney’s premises in Fifty-second street; was there on the 12th day of June last. in his oficial capacity; asked John Rooncy if he kept a distilleny on the premises; he said yes; witness remarked that there was very little evidence of a distillery there and that he ought not to have the sign ‘distillery’? exhibited; Rooney then said that the brewmg was done in the yard; asked to be shown the place where the brewing was carried on, when he said that I could not be permitted to see it till his father had returned; explained that him- self and Claywn, who accompanied him, were United States officers; Clayton then went out to the yard; witneas soon alter followed and went to the door of the rear of premises No, 546 Filty-second strect; saw tire and steam up; there was aiso a bolleron the premises and two men there; there Was a barrel with a pipe attached to it and a fuid flowtng into it; Rooney at this time demanded that we should leave, and that he didn’t care who we were; left and went into the retail store; Clayton put the place under seizure, but soon after surrenuered it again. Wiillam A, Daring, Collector of Ninth district, ex- amined—Went on Monday, July 12, to the premises in question; saw James Kooney there; told him f came to examine his premises; he made no objec- tion; exaniined the premises thoroughly, and I be- came satisfied that no whiskey could have been made in that boiler in the condition I found it in. ‘the case was then farther adjourned for a week. Alleged Frandulent Manufacture of Revenue Stamps. Before Commissioner Shielda. The Tnited States vs. A. Poty, Martin Prank, Jonn Shoone, P. Rennos and Nicholas Raton.—Tie de- fendants are charged with forging stamps, plates and dies for producing internal revenue stamps, to be used on tobacco, cigars, &c., con- trary to the 156th section of the act of 1864, with in- tent to defraud the United States, The accused were arrested and brought before Commissioner Shields, who committed them for examination. Another Internal Revenue Case. The United States vs. L, F. Auga.—The defendant was charged before Commissioner Shields with fail- ing to Keep a special book, as required by law, on whict he was bound to enter an account of the bust- ness transacted by him as an extensive dealer in tobacco, contrary to the seventy-sixth section of the ctor isos. The defendant gave bau to appear for cxammation on Wednesday next, SUPREME COURT—SPECIAL TERM, The Dowling-McCleilan Imbroglio—Argu- ment ot Counsel—The Case to be Resumed this Morning. Before Judge Cardozo, McClean vs, Dowling.—Thts case came up for argument and final disposition at eleven o'clock yesterday morning. The court room was crowded by, members of the legal profession and the general public. Juage Dowling was present during the pro- ceedings. Counsel for Judge Dowling opened the proceed- ings by reading the affidavit of Mr. Robert H, Johnston, clerk of the Court of Special Ses- sions, which was simply a contradiction of the allegations contained in McClellan’s aMdavit in reference to the transactions with the wo- man Christina Hoch. He next read an affidavit made about an hour previously by Jadge Dowling in rebuttal of the matters contained in that of his ad- versary- District Attorney Garvin read a written statement of his own to the effect that he had never been coun- sei for Judge Dowling in any matter whatever, ex- cepting that he handed the papers served on him (Dowling) to tilm (tne District Attorney), upon which the motion was to be heard for a mandamus. Mr. McCiellan accepted this statement, Counsel next read the afidavit of Mr. Shanks, de- nying the truth of McClellan's allegations in refer- ence to a conversation which he (Mr. Shanks) ‘had with Judge Dowling in reference to the diiculty now under adjudication. Mr. McCielian, the complainant, then proceeded to argue lis case at length before the Court. He said that the object of the motion made for a mandamus by the reiaior was two-fold. First, as @ refutation of the slander that trad been buried at bim from a certain court and by the judge of that court. The secona was, to test the legality of the actions of that judge presid- ing over that Court of Special Sessions. That was a question of sume importance not only to the rela- tor but to every member of the bar. It was a ques- tion as to whether the rights and privileges which the Supreme Court of this State bad vested in an attorney and counsellor at law, sbouid be taken from him without due process of Jaw by the usurping action of any judge. He then proceeded to argue the law of the case and cited several autforities and precedents in support of his posftion, Counsel for respondent in replying on behalf of Judge Dowling, said that an extraordinary exuibition of feeling had just been had in court on the part of Mr. McClellan, Having commented on the bau taste shown by the relator in appearing in his own behalf instead of employing other counsel, he said that whatever sympathy Ins case had created must have suffered considerably by the exhibition which had just taken place. He had Known Judge Dowling for twenty-three years, and he did not believe there was a criminal lawyer in New York who would gainsay that Judge Dowling was unequailed as a criminal judge. This was an ordinary motion. ‘There had been intimidation and positive offensive- ness in supporting it on the part of the relator The attempt had been made here to intimi- date the Court and to get the matter mto the papers in afalse light. He felt for Mr. McClellan, and thought if he had struggled as hard to make his mark hereto- fore as he bad done that day he would not be pefore the Court under this charge. If Mr. McCiellan desired to vindicate bis course before the court and this com- munity he ought to have asked the Court to allow him to produce testimontais from the different judges and lawyers of the city as to good character, and have them filed before this case was closed. In the year 1868 the Special Sessions adjudicated on viduals. Was that @ court to be sneered at by Nr, McCtelian. Did he want to speak to a judge ihat would not listea toh? The Judge said and knew the fact that MeCielian was not a respectabie and reputable practitioner, A court that acted in one year on 6,000 cases, with the power to send each individual to the Penitentiary tor six months wanted adecent bar, and that was what Judge Dowling wanted to have, Having shown by reference to the laws of 1868 that the Court of Special Sessions was @ court of record, counsel proceeded to argue at length why the mandamus asked for by the promovant should not be granted. ‘The complainant had not denied that he had re- ceived the ten dollars from Christina Hock. More than that, he took fifteen dollars merely to sit by the side of the District Attorney as a spur to prick lis sides in the prosecution of the case of the woman McMulligan, which office no honorabie or reputable lawyer would be guilty of filling. Mr. McQuade was the broker in that matter. Mr. McQuade arrangea the bargatn, and he got his proceeds from McCiejian out of thal bargain. Jf that be the transaction, was not every word in the affidavit of Judge Dow- ling vindicated? Mr. McCleilan has no right to complain if Judge Dowling judged him from his own mouth, (Counsel here read from McClellan's affidavit in relation to Christina Hock and John Fitch, in which it was stated that Mr. Fitch had committed wilful and wanton perjury.) Counsel, in continuation, said:—Now, who would speak of the warden ol the Penitentiary in that way ? icClellan has just put himself vetore the court in his affidavits ana the court was to judge of him by wem. it being now three o’clock and the argument not closed the court adjourned until twelve o'clock to- day, When the argument will be resamed. SUPREME COURT—CHAMBERS, Decisions, By Judge Sutherland. Blancara vs, Winter et al.—Motion granted on payment of twenty dollars costs, Johnston vs, Whitcover et al.—Motion denied without costs to either party. Steinhauser vs. Steinhans out costs, with leave to renew. Repplier vs. Phillips et al.—Motion for leave to amend and for receiver granted, &c. Obrien vs, 0 Brien.—Motion denied. r ethal. vs. Linneman et al.—Thé taxation by the clerk affirmed without costs, COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER, The Wall Street Usurers=Their Cases to be Despatched at Once=Some Plead Guilty and Some Not. Court of 5,200 indt- —Motion denied witn- Before Judge Cardozo. The Court of Oyer and Terminer opened at ten o'clock yesterday morning, at which time there wasa@ large attendance of Wali sireet men, interested In the pending usury cases, a Ex-Judge Stuart, addressing the Court, said:— In the case of the People vs, Von Boskirk your Honor was kind enough to suggest that we mignt interpose S special plea, and we therefore withdraw the of not guilty. As my learned friend and myself understand the usury law—and we have read it with some attention—— 1‘ er Curdozo—It is not worth while to discuss it 0 day. Judge Stuart—i merely wish to say that there is Do jaw against anything we lave done. Diatrict Attorney Garvin—We will try those who bave pleaded pot guilty ou Thursday, Judge Cardozo—You can put in your special plea | during the day. The cases of the parties wno have leaded guilty 1 shall Hot dispose Of unul the cases 7 Sone Mi have pieaded not guilty have been dis- 0 ‘The following Wall street men appeared in court and pieaded guilty to the charge of usury:—Edward R. Jones, Ge rge Phipps and David R. Morrisson. ‘The ccurt then adjourned until vo-morrow morn- Ing at eleven o'clock. SUPERIOR COURT—SPECIAL TERM. ‘The Quimby-Carpenter Case—Motion to Dis charge from Arrest Denied. Before Judges Monell and MoCunn. In the report of the motion for order to discharge Carpenter from arrest it was incorrectly stated that the case had been adjourned to a future day. The motion to discharge on full consideration of the pa- presented in the case was denied by the Court. & W. B, Odrpenter for planus; Mr. Ammoad jefendant, Decisions. By Judge Monell. Lambert vs, Leland.—Motion granted, Arnaut vs. Siapenhorst.—Motion granted Kelly vs, Merchant,—Motion granted. Premo vs, Smith.—Motidn granted. Dressel vs, Rueschorz.—Movwon Bean vs. Pettengitl.—Motion grahted. Bishop vs. Egerson,—Motion granted. Cunningham vs, O'Sullivan.—Mouion granted. Lutter vs. Lutter,—Motion grantea. Oreery vs. Stinbye.—Motion granted. Hallen vs, Hallen,—Motien granted, COURT CALENDARS—THKS DAY. COURT OF OYER AND ‘MERMINER. vo Calendar, SUPREME COURT—CHAMBERS.—NOsS. 3, 6, 28, 47, 40, Call—75. —TRIAL TERM.—Nos. 3304, 3307, s 4, 3395, 9396, 3400, 3401, 3402, 3403, 10, 3411, 3412, 3413, 33: 3408, 3409, 34. CTY INTELLIGENCE. Tne WEATHER YESTERDAY.—The following record will show the changes in the temperature for the past twenty-iour hours, in comparison with the cor- responding day of last year, as indicated by the ther- mometer at Hudnut’s pharmacy, HERALD Building, corner of Ann street:— 1868. 1869, 1868, 7 M : 1809. 75 OP.) 86 79 9PM 2 77 12PM Average temperature yesterday Average temperature for corresponding date .ast year. % Tne E. Charles Sulzer, who was arrested a few days ago on the charge of keep- ing the East River Park in @ “disorderly” state, was yesterday honorably acquitted by Judge Kelley. . SupvEN Deata.—Coroner Schirmer was yesterday afternoon notified to hold an inquest at No, 445 East ‘Thirteenth street, on the body of Bridget Fitzsim- mons, a Woman who died suddenly whue sitting in a chair shortly before one o’clock P. M. Deceased was forty-five years of age, and a native of Ireland, Nor THE PLack.—The man Michell, who was stabbed while in a liquor store a few evenings ‘since, was atthe time in a store in Eleventh avenue, be- tween Thirty-ninth and Fortieth streets, and not in asaloon corner of Thirty-seventh street and Elev- enth avenue. On the night in question there was no disturbance whatever at the latcer place. DEATH OF A PENITENTIARY CONVICT.—Warren Fitch, of the Penitentiary on Bjackwell’s Island, yesterday gave notice to Coroner Flynn of the sud- den death of Josephine Johnson, a convict who had been under his charge. On May 1 deceased was convicted of petit larceny and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. An Inquest will be held on the body. Deceased was twenty-seven years of age and a native of New York. FounD IN THE WaTER,—The body of an unknown man, far advanced in decomposition, was yesterday found floating in the water foot of Laight street, North river. The flesh irom the body was nearly gone and also the bair from the head. Deceased had on black coat and pants and blue shirt. The remains, which have been in the water for three or four months, were removed to the Morgue, where an inquest was held by Coroner Schirmer. FRARFUL FALL.—Mary Higgins, an Irish woman, thirty-two years of age, while employed in cleaning one of the windows of the hew hotel southeast corner of Thirty-first street and Broadway, fell trom the seventh story window to the ground, and was Almost instantly Killed. Coroner Flynn was notified to hold an inquest on the body. Deceased lived at 167 Leonard street. SUPPOSED INFANTICIDE.—Yesterday morning the body of a full grown male ehitd was found in a sack in an ash barrel on the sidewalk oi Leroy place. Coroner Flynn was subsequently notified, and, on making @ ‘partial examination’ of the ‘body, found sev- ral Marks of violence upon the throat, head and ace. In the doctor's opinion death resulted from strangulation. ‘ge body was removed to tae Morgue for post-mortem @xamination aud inquest. Tuk RECENT AFFRAY BETWEEN WoMEN.—Coroner Flynn yesterday held an inquest at his office in the City Hall over the remains o/ a still-born male child, Whose death it was alleged was the result of an as- sault committed on the mother, Mrs. Rosa Bettman, of 300 East Eighth street, by Mrs. Mary Benz, resid- ing at 309 Hast Tenth street, as heretofore reported. Several witnesses were examined going to prove tne cominission of the assault, and the defendant was heard in her own benal!. Mrs. Benz testified to hav- mg been assaulted by Rosa and acting on the de- feusive, but denied striking herin the abdomen. The Jury, however, rendered a verdict against Mrs. Benz aod the Coroner promptly reieased her on bail, There seems to bave been no imient on the part of the defendant to inflict injuries upon Mrs, Bettman which Would result in a miscarriaze. HUDSON AND HARLEM RIVER CANAL CoMPANY.— Some five years ago a company was formed anda charter obtained to connect the Hudson river with Long Island Sound, and to form a channel navi- gable by the largest ship between Spuyten Duyyel creek and Harlem Kils. From causesgtoo numerous to mention the affair fellSthrough, and nothing has been done. Withm the last few weeks a number of persons interested in shipping and the locality have endeavored to revive the enterprise, and such eudeavors have been crowned with success, Commencing at Spuyten Duyvel creek and continuing along the Harlem river, and reach, @ channel navigable to the Hudson from Long Island Sound is to be excavated, the most dilicuit portion of the undertaking bemg the removaior the Harlem Kiils aud tue work on tie channel between Randall's island and Westchester county. ihis channel will have tweive feet of water in ivat iow tide, and will be proportionately wide, so as to admit of a free and uninterrupted passage by grain and other vessels from the East to the North river, The engineer of the newly formed company, Whose capital is to be $1,000,000, 1s Isaac B. Colman, The work will be commenced im- mediately and prosecuted with vigor, and the expense to be met befure a ship can pass turough the canal or channei 1s ex- pected to be over ¥1,000,000. A meeting of those interested in the undertaking was held ye: terday afternoon at the oftice of the company, Nd. ii Park place, and the following influential board of direc- tors chosen:—J. H. Henderson, S.C. Walker, Jon W, Allen, Henry Smith, Muton'Cartwrignt, Geo. M. Yan Nort, Henry W. Genet, Godivey Gunther, Ledndra W. Jerome, Smith M. Weed, Win, M. Tweed, Hugh Smith, James M. Sweeney, Gilbert Paimer, Cornelius Corson, Charlies E. Wiibour, W. H, King, Isaac Beil. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. Q@RAND LARCENY.—Julius Finkenstein was brought before Justice Dodge, at Jefferson Market Police Court, yesterday afternoon, to answer a complaint preferred by Charies Guttman, of No. 445 West Thir- ty-third street, who charged him with stealing a watch and chain, valued at sixty-five dollars, and thirty-five dollars in money from him on the 1th inst, He pieaded guilty and Was committed to an- swer. A DESPERATE CHARACTER.—William Duffy, a des- perate character, was brought before Justice Dodge, at the Jefferson Market Police Court, yesterday, charged by Mr. Heggart, of No, 562 Ninth avenue, with attempting to break into his house on Sunday evening, and with having assaaited him, as described in yesterday’s HERALD. While betng arraigned on that charge other complainants appeared and charged him with highway robbery. He was com- mitted for trial. THE ALLEGED ASSAULT ON THB CUBAN SLAVE GIRL.—An examination was held at the Jefferson Market Police Court yesterday afternoon by Mr. Thomas Pitman, clerk of the court, into the case of the alleged assault on Helena Domjnguez, a servant and former siave of @ Cuban gentieman, % Madame Amal Dominguez de lia, at the Clarendon Hotel, about two weeks since., From the facts elicited it appeared that no assault had been com- mitted on the girl, who had been given her freedom by Madame de Calia and was treated with every kindness, but that outside parties with interested motives induced the girl to leave her mistress and institate ne it her for the purpose of blackmailing, Justice Dodge will probably dismiss the complaint when the matter comes before him this morning. emetic ‘TWE PRINCE STREET MALPRACTICE CASE. An Arrest Yesterday. Two detectives of the Eighth precinct yesterday arrested John Mahan, Of 141 Mulberry street, on sus- picion of being implicated in the malpractice case of Mrs. Honora Ryan, late of No. 113 Prince street, which resuited in her death, as reported in Sunday's Henavp. Mahan, who wae the reputed father of | Mrs, Kyan’s chiid, Was refeased Lo oppear and give | mis testimony when called upon by Coroner Flynn, Mahan denies any compheity io procoring the abor- tion upon Mrs. Kyan, and pretends to know nothing whatever concerning it. The authorities, however, are in wn of information Which may ieaa to the apprenension of the alleged abortionst. The inquest wil be proceeded with as soon as the neces. sary testimony can be procured. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. Board of Aldermen. ‘This Board met at one P. M. yesterday, the Preei- Gent in the ehair, Ap ordinance was adopted pro- viding for the division of the Thirteenth aud Twen- ty-second wards into convenient election districts. ‘the Board, then transacted some routine business and adjourned, Board of Assistant Aldermen, ‘The Boara met yesterday afternoon, the President, Mr. Monaghan, presiding, ‘The Board concurred with the Aldermen in divid- ing the Thirteenth ward into more conveuient elece Hon districts. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF LEWIS STREET. ‘The Committee on Street Openings recommended the adoption of a resolution directing tne Counsel to the Corporation to take the necessary legal measures to have Lewis. street_ widened twenty-fve feet on the easterly side its entire leagtn from Grand vo Eighth street, and also to have the street extended to Sixteenth street. The report was laid over, DONATIONS. The Comptroller was directed to draw his warrant in favor of the following churche: Olive Branch Baptist church, + $100 00 St. Nickolas church, Second street 504 60 All Angels’ chureli 2 REGULATING The Street Commissioner was directed to prepare maps and profile for regulating, grading, & Worth street, as extended trom Baxter street to Chatham square. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR PARK’ The Board concurred with the Alderm tending the contract of Joan A. Stara for comple- tion of the park at the junction of Broadway, 1uir- ty-second and Thirty-third streets. THE NINTH AND EIGMTEENTH WARD ELECTION DIS- TRICTS. An ordinance was adopted dividing the Ninth Eighteenth wards imto more convenient ch districts. THE PROPOSED NEW POST OFFICE. ‘The Board concurred with the Alderm-n in the adoption of the following resolutjon:— Board be appointe confer with Messra. exander T. Stewart, ©: States, respecting & proposed exchan; feet of land fn the City Hail Park, ber city to the United States, for anotiier area, at a different location in said park, which proposed ex- change has been re ently authorized to the city vy lue Leg lature, and requested on behalf of the United St by ihe above named cominissioners. BELGIAN PAVEMENT. The Croton Aqueduct Department was directed to pave the following streets zian payement:— t First avenue, from southerly side of & rd street to Sixty-lirst street; Futy th streei, trom Second avenue to the Bust ri Filty-sixth street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues, After adopting a few unimportant papers the Board adjourned. THE ELEVATED RAILROAD. Progress of the Operations—The Obstructions Cause of the Deiay—Probable Time of the Completion of the Undertaking. To some it seems a difficult problem to solve when the preparatory operations of the Elevated Ratiroad will be brought to a satisfactory termination. What- ever Will be the result of the present works is yet. uncertain, though strong hopes are entertained that the affair will prove successful. Still but little ad- vances have been made since the experiment in February last, though men are now busily empioyed in laying the rails. Moreover, the street obstructions which marked the entire route bas given rise to considerable dis- satisfaction, and many were not slow to coupilain of the stoppage of the sewers, caused by the piles of rails and timber that were laid aloug the streets, Indeed, for some time past there appeared But little invention ever to remove the obstructions, and on some portions of the route it was determined upon by some to have them taken away, 10 order that gutter and other nuisances should not be allowed to accumulate im front of their doors, Beyond question such drawbacks were far trom ren- dering the operations a popular movement by any mcang aud the favor with Wich they were in some it ap. ther ‘Tuey likewise have their complaints to make, allegiog that the beams aid not come to them as ordered; that the rails were laid in the street im datly expecta- iion of their arrival. lv should be observed that ail the beams are not of equal length, but vary accord- ing to the distances between the iron coitimns, be- tween many of wuich the space is also varied, Tne delay, therefore, is assigned to the nou-~telivery of te beams in their proper rotation, the result Deing that the operations could not be con- Unuouly carried on. ‘To opviate the diticulty aud inconvenience, not to speak of the nutsunce arming from tae obstructions, the rails were placed on pieces of umber raised from the ground, in order that the Ulth should not accumulaie, but it is averred that the wood Was stoiea for fuel, and that the rails fell into Ueir old position, stopping the way and causiag considerable annoyance, it is to be hoped that the object of such general discontent will be speedily removed, abd tie rls now lymg im some places will be either applied to their proper purposes or taken away alt gether. ‘The present operations are characterized by a cot siderable amount of patching, but hopes are ex- pressea that within & mouth or so the line will be completed from the Battery to Thiriieth street, A large portion of the rails has been put up, but the line at presentis very disjouted looking. ‘Tue pillars, however, extena to Thirtieth street, and beams are ‘up in continuation from the Batiery to Recter street. ‘Thé only porljon of the line completed ty opposice the company's offices, between, Cottlaidt and Dez streets, where the experimental car may be seen, The construction at Barclay street aiso shows sigus of progress; also from Houston street to Bethune street, at Gansevoort street and from the unction in Ninth avenue to Twenty-second street, Phe operations Will net extend beyond Thirueth street and when the road bas been completed at that point it is not mteuded to carry them further tor some tune. ‘The deiay up to the present has not prepossessed many in favor of the undertaking, but the company agseit that they were not altogether censuravie, siuce there beg four beams to each span, two con- nected on each side, they could not be put up when delivered entirely out of their order and hence the obstructions compiainea of, Workmen are busily employed at ditlerent places along the route, either adjusting the cross ties or putting in the rails. 1t 18 understood that the operations are now earnestly in progress and that all the obstructions that now re- main Will be quickly removed. Should the latter course be not pursued complaints of a more forcible character will, doubtiess, be made. A word vo the Wise is suMicient, A MYSLERIOUS APPA! Injured Under Suspicious Circumstances Coroner's Investigation. The attention of Coroner Flynn was yesterday called to the case of an Italian named Dominick Viety, now lying at No. 70 Thompson street appar- ently ina dying condition, having sustained a bad fracture of the skull. From @ statement made by Frank and Vincent Gleger, also Italiana, it ap- pears that they and Viety, late on Friday night last, while under the influence of liguor, lay down on or near the rail track in the neighborhood of Easton, Pa. Before morning the brothers Gieger state that they were awakened by hearing cries from Viety, and on going to see What was the matter found the blood flowing profusely from a wound on the head. They inquired the catise and allege Viety told them he had been struck by a passing trai. On Sunday morning the Gieger brothers brought their wounded companion to this city In a state of insen- sibility, and he still remains in that conditton. Captain Mills, of the Eighth precinct, from infor- mation received, had reason to doubt the statement of the brothers, and accordingly ordered their arrest by Sergeant Christie and officer Quinn, of his force, to await the result of an investigation. Later in the day the Coroner proceeded tothe rost- dence of the injured man and examined his brother- in-law, Dominick Antonie, living at No. 153 Elizabeth street. He deposed that Viety, whois a musician, left home about the 12th instant, in company with two other Itallans, also musicians; he caiculated to be absent abouta month; when leaving he had four pieces of ydid worth four dollars each; last Sunday, July 18, about seven o'clock, Mr. Viety was. brought home by the brothers above named sutfer- ing from a terribie wound on his head; we asked him unded; he repliea that how he was a that it was for a word he had spoken; he mad Ses Ss, connate perm. emmees m Shine, M, D,, to having exami Dominick Viety; he 18 suffering from ry com| a fracture of the frontal bone; wound four ine! in Tength, Commencing, midway and about one inch brat backward and towards the ve the eyebrows, going pene side; from the wound brain matter protruded, The injured man, says the doctor, intervals be- comes @ little more sensible, when he asserts that he “— ruin te bg by some man, 0 screpancy between tl revions statements and the sworn testimony i ite et Coroner Flynn committed the suspected brothers to await the result of Viety’s injuries. He ts believed to be past recavery, and is death is liable to ensue at almost any time. Any one in the country know. ing to the circumstances under witich Viely was iD. Jured will farther the ends er justice by commun. | cating with Coroner Fiyau, No. LL City tall,