The New York Herald Newspaper, January 26, 1870, Page 5

THE COURTS. Important Proceedings in the Courts Westerday. The Fullerton Case Revived—Fourth Na- tional Bank Fraud—The Binninger- Clarke Bankrupt Litigation—John C. Beecher Arrested for Contempt—A Warning to Garroters—Sentences. QHTED STATES CIRCUIT COURT. ‘The Fullerton Caso Revived. Before Judge Woodruff. ‘The tong pending Fullerton case 1s likely to ne at Tast bronght to trial, The cause of ita long pendancy arose frem the fact that the authorities in Washing- ‘ton decided that it suould not be called up for trial gut afier the appointment of the, new United Sates Judge of the Circuit—Judge Weodruff—when tt should be put down for trial by him at the earliest moment. The jury term of the Circuit Court commences mext month, and in anticipation of the trial of the ease during the term, District Attorney Pierrepont bas i tae following notice to Mr. Fullerton’s Phease take notice that at the opening of the Circuit Court a next, Judge Woodruff presiding, J shall_ move to ‘eet down the above entilled cause for trial at the earliest day af the Febri of 1870 at which the Court will set case. “Yours respectfully, EDWARDS PIERREPONT, United States Attorney. The Fourth National Bank Fraud. sefore Commissioner Bnields. Phe United States vs. Copeland and Leith.—The de- Mendants are charged with conspiring with William Veltman, an emplogé ot the Fourth Nguuonal Bank, todefraud the bank. Veltman was, on the close of hts examination on Friaay last, committed to await the action of tue Grand Jury. Tho first witness ex- amined wus Bellapp Seaman, cashier of the bank, ‘who testitied that after the discovery of the false @ntries on the books, and when the parties were charged with the frauds, Leith visited witness at bia house in Brookiyn and adumiied that the first fraud ot $3,000 was mage by a false entry at the suggestion and instigation of Copeland; that that was drawo by Copeland; that the next $3,000 Jalsely credited to mm by Veltnfan was drawn on his (Leltn’s) checks, and that the addition of $1,000 to.au entry of $125 was made ‘by coucert between Veltman and Copeland. Leith 6 this iiterview proposed to make good his share of the defaication if the others would pay their The final examination will be held at three o'clock The Tobacco Bond Case. Before Commissioner Osborn. The United States vs. Jultus Knapf and Abraham Rosenheim.—The defendants, who are charged with having become sureties on a tobacco manufacturer's ‘bond for one Edward Lawrence, well knowing that were not worth the property they swore they possessed, have been commiwed to await the acuon Of.the Grand Jury. SUPERIOR COURT—SPECIAL TERM The Binntinger Bankrupt Case—John C. Beecher in Contempt of Court and Taken Tuto Custody. Before Judge McCunn. Abraham B. Clarke vs, Abraham Binninger.— ‘This case came up yesterday worning on an order to show cause (granted on the prewous day by Judge McCunn) why John C. Beecher, the assignee in bank- Tupicy, should not be punished for contempt, in having violated an order grantea by this court re straming him from interiering with the receiver in possession of Lue property. dir, Bangs, 1n opposition, asked for an adjourn- ‘Ment of three days, on the ground thas Le had not jhad time to prepare for the wowon. Mr. Morgan, for motion, mquired whether Mr. Beecher was in court. Mr. Bange—No, etr. Judge McCunn—You should produce him, Mr. Morgan here read an aiidavit siowing that ‘Mr. Beecher had been served with @ copy of the order to show cause returnabic that day. Judge McCunn-—Let two of the oilcers of this court bring before me Mr. Beecher forthwith, or as soon as he can be found. ‘The officers accordingly proceeded on their mis- ston, snd returned in & short time with Mr, Beecher 30 custody, then signified their readiness to proceed, and on Mr, Beecher being brougui beiore the Court Mr. Bangs said he had @ motion to make which Feiaved to the liberty of the citizen. His chent, Mr. Beecher, had been arrested in the strect and prought imto court—— Judge McCunn—It was on my order, Mr. Bangs, No judge can ve more desirous ol protecting the mignts of citizens than lam, but { intend that citi- gens shall know that they must abiue by the orders of whe Court. I have been very lenient trom the agtart, and nave given these parties an opportunicy to come togetuer if possibie aud have a settiement of this case bevween them. Mr. Clarke and Mr. Binninger are neamrelations. Mr, Clarke has insti- tuted proceedings for the purpose of Baving an ac- couuting betweea him and bis partner, Mr. Binuin- ger. ‘hat proceeding has been pending in this court for some time past. Mr. Binninger, to my knowledge, irum papers before me, has been en- deavoring to prevent tuese gentlemen trom taking proper jurisdiction of the property in order wo pave an equitable distribution. He hag resorted wo the federal couris to enable him 10 take possession of the property. it is a question between this court ‘and the federal court as to which sali say bow this property shail be disposed of, and, so far as I can, I am determined that this case shall be heard tuily here, and that the mandates of this court shall pe oveyed. Iam now in the midst of the trial of a cause and cannot give the matter proper attention, Toerefore I wil adjourn the mwouon to ten o'clock to-morrow, and in the meaawhiie Mr. Beecher tnay go home; but he must understand that 2f he violates any such decree or order of this Court he shali be punished. Mr. Taomas J. Barr and Mr. Hanrahan are the receivers of the property and 4n possession of the property, and I intend they shail remain in iull possession until this Court says whether the assignees io bankruptcy shall be entitied to the property, ur. Bangs—If your Honor please, L am in no way Tesponsible for Mr. Clarke or Mr. Bin®inger. I do not Know that they are represented, aud I do not jeel called upon to respond to # word your Honor has. im regard to them. I came here at the request of my client, Mr, Jonn C, Beecier, who informs me hhe was arrested in ‘the street, und to ask what the onsrae. is against pm. Judge McUunn—You will learn to-morrow morn- tng, when Mr. Beecher will be in court. . ‘here are ciréumstauces under which hé will attend, undoubtedly. Judge McCuny—Oh, yes! he will attend. I will direct an oiticer to notify Mr. Binningor also that be must be here. SUPERIOR COURT. Action for Seduction—Verdict for Defendant. Before a Referee. Emma Butterworth vs. Samuel Dowding.—In this cage asuit had been commenced to recover $25,000 damages for the alleged forcible seduction of the piaintif, a niece of the defendant, while upon a visit at his house in this city. The defendant most posi- tively denied the charge and alleged that it was the result of a conspiracy by one Cari Frederic! and others. The trial of the issues was referred to Mr. Kennedy, tie Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, who took the tesmony of numerous witnesses. ‘fhe referee, alter hearing the suiuming up of Edwin James, counsel for tre defendant, ard Messrs, Shaver andGrattan, on the part of the plaintiff, an- mounced that he suould report hia judgment in favor of the defendant. He made this announcement before making his report formally vo the Court upon tne ground of the importance of the case to the eharacter of the defendant, which he (the roterec) considered was fully vindicated. couRT OF GENERAL SESSIONS. Burglaries, Larcenies and Sentences. « Before Gunning 8. Bediord, Jr., City Judge. The first case disposed of yesterday was an in- dictment against Thomas McDonald, charged with burglary in the third degree. On the 5tn of Novem- ber the drug store of Jeremian J. Corcoran, 119 Bowery, was burgiariousiy entered, but no property ‘was taken. He pleaded guilty to an attempt to com- mit the offence aud was reinauded for sentence. 4 COOL AND HUNGRY BURGLAR SENT TO THB UUD- §0N RIVER HOTEL. Patrick Lynch was tried and convicted of burglary in the third degree. On the night of the 15th of thie month he broke ito the restaurant of John Myer, 216 West strect, and stole some spoons, & pepper box and other trifing articles. Judge Bedford, before passing sentence, asked theprisouer wDat led him to commit the burglary. He replied, “1 went in to get something toeat.”” “What did you get?” im quired bis Honor, ‘Pork and beans,” rejoined t! burgiar. ‘Weil.’ resumed the Judge, “you are a pretty cool burglar, to eat pork and beans and ron Sway with spoons and a pepper box. Youare sent to the State Prison for three years.”” THB JUDGE SHOWS LENIENCY TO A DUTIFUL £0N. James H. Robinson, a boy, pleaded guilty to an at fempt at grand larceny, On the sth inst. he took a Dorse out of the Third avenue stables in the middle of Wieday. There were miugating circumstances in the case which induced Mr. rellows to accept the pica ov un aviempt. ‘He prisoner's mother being in court, Judge Bea- ford desired to learn from wer whether be was 8 kind NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1870.—TRIPLE SHEET. and dutifal son, remarking that whenever a young man was Kind to b:4 motuer it spoke volumes in his The mother, in reply to the Judge, stated twat howe oe ee son Sad a8 Ber sole support. rr Witnesses were the prisoner @ good character, Stage ‘Beat al- lowed him to arene that he was @ young map, the world was still before him, and for him to : forth and endeavor to win for himself an bonora- je pane, : 4 BOLD LARCENY—JUDGH BEDFORD’S BSTIMATE OF Michael Jones, who was charged with grand lar- ceny, pieaded guilty to an attempt. The complain- re John Hallahan, intormed the Judge that on the 1ith of this month, while he was crossing Park place, the prisoner asked him what‘time 1t was, and when he took out bis watch to veil him he snatched it and ran away. The youth was purst ‘and ar- rested. Judge Bedford said that all the lemency ‘Which ought to be extended to Jones was shown by the Districs Attorney in acceptng the Yves His Honor remarked he had made up his mind that any one who was bold enough to snatch a watch from a gentleman was coward enough to garrote him at Light. Jones was seatenced to the State Prison for ‘ro years and 81x months, Counsel was somewhat surprised at the suinmary manuer in which the Cicy Judge disposed of this case, because he wished wo make @ desperate effort to prove the previous good character of nis client. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY—ONLY ONE HEAD, Wm. McDonald pleaded faley to an attempt at burglary, being charged with entering an unoccu- pied new house in East Forty-fiftn street, with in- tent to steal lead pipe. The prisoner had only one arm, one eye, and, as bis counsel facetiously ob- served, only one head, The Judge was mercliul and sent him to the Penitentiary for one year, The foilowing 1s the calendar for to-day:—Tne Peo- ple ve. William Flannery and Leopold A. Stein, rape; Same va. Saunders Db. Bruce, livel; va. George Bennett, porsiary: Same va. William Fletcher, felo- nious assault and battery; Same vs. James Fletcher and Edward Shields, assault and battery; Same vs. Cnaries Henninge, embezzlement; Same vs. Pierce Butler, receiving stolen goods; vs. Kdwara Clairvourne, larceny from the person; Same va. John KF Drawbridge, grand jarceny; Same vs. Morris Phal- lips, receiving stolen goods; Same va. Peter Hagan, carrying slung shot. COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS. Before Judges Dowling ana Bixoy. There were forty cases before the Court yester- day, but none presenting features other than the most ordinary type of assault and battery, petty larceny and cruelty to anifMals. “MUST BE A VERY BAD SON.” Richard Hughes, @ stubborn-looking youth, was charged with stealing @ quantity of wearing appa- rel, The policeman said that he saw the prisoner with a budle of clothing get out of a Third avenue car and he atopped him; while he was asking him where he got the clothing from the prisoner's mcther came up and Wished him to be arrested, Judge Dowling—Is the mother here? A respectably dressed elderly woman stepped for- ward aud said that the prisoner was her son, that he was in the habit of getting drunk, and on the night when he was arrested he was ‘crazy drunk;”” he had left home taking the clothing with hun, and she did not know what ne would do with it, and so she asked the policeman to take him into cus- toay. aige Dowling—Well, does he help to support a 01 3) ‘The Mother—No; I rather nelp to support him, since ae fail trade has been very bad and these are dull times. The Juage—Well, what do you want me to do with um ? ‘The Mother.—I thought, Judge, that if you would send him to prison tor three months it would im- prove him, for he 18 a sad dronkard, ‘The Judge—Iit 18 a strange request for a mother to make. (To the prisoner)—You must be a@ very bad son. Your mother cannot say anything good of you, and she thinks it would improve you if you were sent for three months to the island. What trade are our ? Prisonet Tam & painter. ell, can’t you get work? Prisoner—Not gince the tall. Judge—You have not tried very much, I think, and I don’t think you have done any work lately, by the look of you. 1 won’t send you for as long as your mother says, but I will send you where some peasy. wants doing. You shall go to the Uity rison for sixty days, and they will give you a job. MISCELLANEOUS CASES. Ernest Plant said he was “picked up” by a half- starved, thougi good looking and intelligent young woman a few nights ago and taken to No. 146 Leo- nard street. He was in the room only a short time when he left it, accidentally leaving his overcoat betund. On his return, before he Jeft the house, to the room, ghe denied having it, He found it, how- ever, concealed between the mattresses of the bed and recovered it, He gave her into custody. The Judge told ber that he thought three months in the Workhouse would do ker no harm, and sent her there. Louis Dracey 1s one of the big boys not out of his teens, who loa! around street corners on Sun- day mornings and insult foot passengers. On Sunday morning Ife struck @ seaman, named Koppel Has- san. Dracey’s mother saia her boy was by trade a veneerer, and supported the family; he was pretty steady, and for the clemency of the court towards hi fudge Dowling, after giving him a very severe ture, dismissed him, but suspended sentence for this offence; go that if brought up again he can be sent to Blackwell’s Island for six months for this offence only. COURT CALENDARS—THIS Day. SUPREME COURT—CHAMBERS.—Held by Judge Oar- dozo.—Calendar called at twelve o'clock M.—Nos. 89, 93, 111, 114, 115, 183, 167, 202, 206, 220, 224, 231, 232, 230, 240, 246, Sursriok CovRT—TRiaL TERM.—Part 1.—Before Judge McCunn.—Court opens at eleven o'clock —Nos, 163, 1077, 721, 699, 1111, 768, 991, 1507, 1189, 1335, 1247, 4, 834, 335. Part 2—Before Judge Freedman.—Court opens at eleven o'clock A. M.—Xos. 1704, 1706, 1732, 363, 1872, 1874, 1876, 1878, 1880, 1886, 1888, 1890, 1892, 1804, 1896. MARINE COURT—TRIAL TERM.—Part 1.—Before Juage Gross.—Call of calendar at ten o'clock A. M.— Nos. 4375, 4661, 195, 218, 243, 4788, 96, 101, 123, 133, 104, 242, 257. Part 2—Before Judge Curtis,—Nos. 4649, 140, 168, 172, 228, 232, 242, 245, 247, 252, 253, 259, 260, 262. 2 BROOKLYN CCURTS. UNITED STATES, COMMS ONES’ couar. Arrest of a Cigar Dealer. Before Commissioner Jones. The United States vs. Moses Morris.—The defen- dant was arrested yesterday bya deputy marshal on the charge of selling cigars and other tobacco, at No. 46 East Warren street, without paying the special tax required bylaw. He was admitted to batl in the sum of $1,000, the examination of the case being postponed, A Conflict of Opinion. A short time since the Commisstoner !ssued 4 war- rant for the arrest of Moritz Schlissinger, on the charge of illicitly distilimg whiskey at Newtown, Long Island. The accused was in the Southern dis- trict of New York at the time, and the warrant was delivered to Marsnal Harlow, who failed to serve it, as District Attorney Pierrepont said that he had no authority to serve a warrant issued by ™ commis- sioner in another district. The warrant was thore- fore returned to District Atuorney Tracy, of the Eastern district, and has not yet been served. The whole matter will probably be referred to the at- torney General for his opinion. . SUPREME COURT—CIRCUIT—PART |. Responsibility of Common Carriers. Before Judge Pratt. Hannah Rowe vs, The Liverpool, New York ana Philadelphia Steamship Company.—Plaintif brought sult to recover the value of @ trunk and its contents, which she entrusted to the agents of do- fendants, She saited from Liverpool in the City of London on the 20th October, 1868, and upop arriving at this port one of her trunks needed repairing, which the sbip/s officers promised to have done ior her, after which they would leave it on the pier, so that she could get it there, 18 ‘was the last she saw of that trunk, The defendants claimed that it bad been lost.py reason of her own negligence,~but the jury rendered a verdict for Plain tif iu the sum of $125, with interest. SUPREME COURT—CIRCUIT PART 2. Another Insurance Company Mulcted. Before Judge Gilbert. Hermann Busching vs. The Germanta Insurance Company.—This was an action to recover $574, the amount claimed to have been lost by the destraction of plaintiff's property, which was insured by de- fendants, who refused to pay the amount insured on the ground that Busching had made a iraudulent statement of the details of the loss sustained by him. ‘the jury rendered @ verdict in favor of platnttf for $250. CAPTAIN PETTY UNDER CHARGES. A man bamed Henry Warverg, lately dwelling at 18 North Moore sircet, has made a complaint before the Commissioners, charging Captain Petty, of the Fifth precinct, with improper conduct. He alleges in his aMdavit that on the 26th of November last, While packing up his effects in the abuve number, his landlaly demanded admittance, which he re- fused; that she attacked the door with a hatchet and failing to get in called an officer of Petty’s pre- ciuct and had him arrested; that at the desk Petty would not listen to his side of the story, but locked him up and sent him to court in the inorning where he was discharged, and that “Assistant District Attorney Petty” did thereby deprive tim of liberty and the pursuit of happines, in Violation of the constitauion made ana provided. Persous familiar with the facts insist that Petty has commuitted no indiscretion aud that the trial will likely result in his complete vindication in every particular, Mr. Warborg’s afidavit to the conirary notwitnaanding. NEW YORK CITY. The Balasky Romance—Killed by an Ele- vator—A “Sneak” Belled—Garroters at Work—Smallpox—The Hudson Open—The Prison Assoclation— Local News Items on Mis- cellancous Matters. ‘The following record will show the changes in the temperatere of the weather for the past twenty-four hours in comparison with the corresponding day of last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut’s pharmacy, HeRaLD building, Broadway, un street:— corner of Ann 18i 1869, 1870. . 31 66 3P. oP. M aT 43 oP. M. 0 12M... RP. M 2 38 Average temperature yesterday... see 6 Average vemperature for corresponding date The ball of the Twenty-second regiment will bo distinguished by the presence of Prince Arthur and suite, tickets having already been purchased Jrom tae committee in thelr benalf. The Hudson river 1s now open to Albany. The ,@teamer Connecticut arrived at Albany at nino o’clock yesterday morning. She will leave this evening at 81x o'clock on her return trip. James McCarty and otner men not in custody caught hold of aman named Bargfleld, near the Battery, by the neck and rified his pockets of $140. McCarty was brought to the ‘tombs Police Court yesterday and commited to answer. The friends of the Columbia Boat Ulub scarcely need reminding of the club ball that takes place at Irving Hall to-night. It promises to be one of the very pleasant assemblies of the season, and the committees have done everything they’ coud to render Uuis bail wil that its best frieuds could desire. John Guagnan was going down Roosevelt street on Monday night, when a man named Joseph Dol- lard seized him by the throat and held him so Ughtly that severe injuries were inflicted on him. Whue Dollard was holding him other men, wao es- caped, relievea him of thirty-five doliars. Dollard was ala to answer by Alderman Moore at the Tom| It appears tnat the smalipox is still raging through portions of the city. Before two o'clock P.M. yesterday eighteen cases were reported to the Santtary Omice, but all bad not been verifiea vy the inspectors of the Board. A few of these cases occurred in the Ninth ward, near Greenwich and Washington streets; but the exact locality has been withheld by the sanitary oultcers. Antonio Come, a Chinaman, who was arrested for cutting with a knifea boy named James Moore, in the Bowery, on Saturday night, 15th of January, ‘was brought before Alderman Moore yesterday, at the ‘fombs Police Vourt, and committed to auswer, ‘The boy appeared and gave eviaence, and does not appear to be very much the worse for the injuries, In his informal exammation Come said he was twenty-one years of ago and a native of Cina, ana resided at No, 10 Baxter street. William Durack, proprietor of a lager beer saloon at the corner of Seventy-fourth street and Third ave- nué, Was arrested on Tuesday evening by oficer Hamilton, of the Nineteenth precinct, on a charge of selling liquor without a license; and instead of selling at five cents @ giass the prisoner charged elght cents, Which fact, in the eyes of the officer, ade the afair @ great deal worse, Justice Bixby, at the Yorkville Police Court, before waom Durack was brought, yes- terday held him to answer, Sergeant Gunner, of the Nineteenth, appearing as a witness for the people. Leo Balasky, who was shot by Daniel Biddie, at 23 Bleecker street, on Saturday, 15th inst., was suftl- ciently recovered to leave Bellevue Hospital yester- day, in company with the lady in black (Mrs, Coyken- dau), who vas been so uuremitting in her atven- tion to nim since the occurrence. The lady, it ia said, intends to return to Middievown, Where she has resided, with the view of disposing of her pro- berty and settling up her affairs there, and will then rejoin Balasky for the purpose of being united to him im marriage. The atfair is expected to take place in the course of a week or two. About two o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr. Jobn ‘M. Wood, of North Adams, Mass., was robbed of a certified check for $13,000 at No. 69 Wall street. Mr. Wood was on the landing of the second floor, when he was garroted and the check taken irom him, He ‘Was choked so severely that he could not stand. He staggered into the law office of P. F. Smith, on the same floor Of the building, and reaching a chair fell down exhausted. He sent a messenger to summon 8 friend, after which he fainted. He recovered con- sciousness in & few moments, when he was driven to the Metropolitan Hotel, where he 1s stopping. The fifth grand ball of Le Cercle Prancats de UVHarmonie is given to-night at the Academy of Music, ‘The committee promise to make ft a carni- val of gayety, elegance and decorum; and they have taken measures to reproduce some of the latest grand Parisian sensational successes, which at this momenp are captivating the chief cities of Europe. One of these atwactions will be the extravagant and original quadrilie of “Ko-Ko-Ri-Ko,”” arranged for the Bal d’Opéra of Paris, by Briddi. The costumes, too, will ve strik- ingly original and new. It may be useful to remark ‘that only one ofthese balls are given annually, and Mt is always ap entertainment that the most fasti- dious famMies may take part in. On Monday afternoon James Tumaity. a young man, twenty-one years of age and born in this State, engaged as clerk in the store No. 32 Warren street, ‘Was assisting Dis employers in removing their stock to another location. In lowering the elevator, heavily laden with goods, some portion of it struck young Tumaity in the groim witn great violence, causing terrible injuries. He was conveyed to the New York Hospital, where death ensued some hours subsequently. Coroner Schirmer was notified aud held an inquest on the body. lt appearing to the satisfaction of the jury that the occurrence was ac- cidental they rendered @ verdict to that effect. De- ceased lived at No. 87 Union street, South Brooklyn, whither the remains were taken for interment. On Monday night Stephen Martin enterea the store of Sidney A. Vooper, at 73 Third avenue, and at- tempted to tap the till of twenty-flve dollars in bilis, There being a spring lock with bell attached, caused itt ring when Martin opened the drawer, which vibrated very unpleasantly in the ear of John De: laney, the only clerk in the store, who observing the movements of the sneak jade for him,” but ar- rived at the front door just as Martin passed out, ‘Tue latter seizing hold of the door knob reiused to let Delaney out, unti the arrival of an oMcer, who, observing bis movements, conveyed him to the sta- tion house. Yesterday morning fie was arraigned vefore Justice Shandley, at Jefferson Markei, and committed to answer the cnarge. At the annual meeting of the Prison Assoclation, hela yesterday, the following officers were elected:— President, John David Wolfe; vice Presidents, Francis Lieber, John T. Hoffman, John H. Gris- com, M. D., Theodore W. Dwight, J. Stanton Gould and Charles J. Folger; Corresponding Secretary, E. C. Wine, D. D., Ld. D.; Recordiag secretary, Cepuas Brainara; ‘Treasurer, Wiilam ©. Gil- man; Executive Committee, W. F. Ailen, Goid- win Smith, Jonn H. Anthon, Abraham Beal, William T. Booth, Stephen Cutter, Robert L. Dug- dale, John W. Edmonds, Andrew H. Green, Rensse- laer N, Havens, Gaylord B. Hubbell, Joun Samuel Osgood, D. D.; George D. Phe) Sackett, D. B, St. John Roosa, M. D.; Smclair Tousey, James H. Titua, James 0. Holden, Charles E. Hack- D.; Robert R. McBurney, Wiliam 14. Field, Chapin and Dudley Field. The American Microscopical Society held a de- ferred annual meeting last evening at the Mott Me- morial Rooms, No, 64 Madison avenue, for the pur- pose of organizing and electing oMcers under the new charter recently obtained. Having transacted some little preliminary business the election was proceeded with and resulted as foliows:—i’or Presi- dent, Dr. J. H. Hinton; First Vice President, Robert Denmidtie; Seconda Vice President, T. F. Harrison; CorrespondingtSecretary, Dr. 8. G. Perry; Treasurer, E. 0. Bogart; Librarian, Dr. Jonn Frey; Curate, Mr. 8. Jackson. The following standing committees were also elected:—Committee on Nomi- nations, Kk. A. Witthaus, D. H. Goodmiliie and J. W. Arnold; Coimittee on Finance, Messrs. kt. Var- ney, F. Abbott and G. 8. Allan. ‘The reuring presi- dent requested to be allowed to submit his report at the next reguiar meeting, which was granted. Dr. Hinton, the newly ciected president, made a few ap- j chinepare remarks, thanking the associatibn for tuo jonor conferred upon him, after which the meeting adjourned. The funerat of tho late Rev. James B. Harden- burgh, D. D., who died at his residence, in this city, last Saturday, took place yesterday from the Re- formed Duteh church on Twenty-third street, near Seventh avenue, of which he was the pastor for many years. Dr. Hardenburgh being one of the more prominent alae of the denomination his obsequies were attended by many of Ins associates in the ministry. ‘the remains were encased in a handsome rosewood casket, tastefully mounted with silver, fue pallbearers were ail ministers of the same faith and personal irieuds of the deceased. ‘They were the Rev. W. U. Campbell, Rev, Gustavus Abeel, Rev. Charlos Wlittehead, Rey. J. H. Price, D. D.j Rev. Isaao Ferris, D. D.; Rev. 'T. W. Chambers, D. D.3 Rey. ki. 8 Porter, D. D., aad Kev, M. 0. Hut- ton, B.D. ‘The Rev. Dr, Gantz, Dr. Hardenburgh’s successor as pastor of the church, offered @ short A er, after which an address was made by Dr. al ‘his was followed by similar remarks by Rev. Bre. De Witt, A. K. Thompson and others, ‘The ae taken to Greenwood Cemetery for inter. BROOKLYN CITY. Weekly Mortality—Singular Disappear- ance—Robberies—Serious Blander bya Drunken Man—Meeting of the Presbyteries of Nas- sau and Brooklyn. ‘The total nomber of deaths in Brooklyn during the past week was 165, There were only two deaths from smallpox. John Ostendorf, a German, haa been missing from his residence in Dikeman street since the 72h mst., wirich bas occasioned his friends and relatives we greatest anxiety. He ts thirty-four years of age. Martin Mulligan, a junk dealer if Bridge street, ‘was robbed of a gold watch on Monday night while under the influence of liquor. ‘The residences of Mr. Parker, corner of Carlton avenue and Wyckoff street; J. B. Cram, No. 4 Park lace, and Mr. Stout, No, 60 Park place, were robbed yy smeak thieves last night. Howard Carroll delivers his new lecture on “The Lakes of Killarney, or the Inishman at Home,” at Masonic Temple, in Wiilamsburg, to-night, for the beneft of the Ladiew Scciety of St. Peter and St. Paul’s church. ‘The lecture ia said to embrace a de- scription of the city of Dublin, the Bog of Allen, the Round Tower of Kildare, the Lakes of Kularney and many other points of interest, A cartman named James Dunn was arrested in Court atreet at twelve o’ciock on Monday night wun $260 worth of barroom fixtures on his cart, which the officer suspected he had stolen. It was suv- sequently discovered that the property was jointly owned by reter Keenan and George Conway. The latter had been arrested for assaulting a man in Hamilton avenue, and during his incarceration his pede proceeded to move the bar to some other jocation. Mr, William Heath, residing at No. 165 Atlantic street, was awakened at two o'clock yesterday morning and was surprised to discover a man in bis room. Supposing him to be a burglar Mr. Heath immediately sprang from bis bed and grappled with him, Instead of meeting with a desparate resistance he discovered Dis nocturnal visitor to be in @ kind of “wilted” condition. Mr. Heath called for tne Police and officer Reeves, of the Forty-tirst precinct, marched the man to the station house on susvicion of being @ burglar. It was then discovered that his name was ierman Poppentusen; that he was a mer- chant, but having becume intoxicated mistook Mr. Heath’s house for his own, and staggered up stairs, a8 he supposed, to his own room, When it was found that he was nota burgiar Mr. leath refused to make any charge against him and he was dis- charged. A meeting of the Presbyteries of Nassau and Brooklyn was held yesterday at the First ’resbyte- rian church, corner of Remsen and Cuuton streets. They met separately at first, and then assembled in joint convention, thus bringing the members of the two together. Rev. Alex. Miller presided at the Presbytery of Nassau. It was resolved to appoint a committee, consisting of the Rey, Messrs. H. O. Van Dyke aud John Han- cock and Messrs. D. G. Eaton and L. M. Jagger, to confer with @ similar committee from the other Vresbytery. ‘Lhe duties of the committee were spe- citled, as follows:— First—To report either to this Presbytery or to its Btanding Committee on Domestic Missions and Cnuren Extension such information as may be ob- tamed in reference to the wants of our eld, aud aiso such recommendations as the two commutes, act- ing together, may agree to make, with a view to tne consolidation of the strength of the two Presbyteries in the prosecution of our coinmon work. Second—To co-operate with the committee of the Presbytery of Brooklyn in carrying out the instruc- tions of this Prespytery, or any resolution which may be adopted by a convention of the two Presby- lets in regard Yo our reorganization under the plan of reunion, The Presbytery then adjourned to confer with the Presbytery of Brooklyn, over whose deliberations Rev. I. 8. Brown presided. The expression of the Presbytery of Nassau was endorsed and Rev. Messrs. J. T. Duryea, 8. 1. Spear, B. A. Lambert and Henry Ide were appointed ag a similar committee. The two committees were made a@ joint committea. It was proposed to divide Long Island into three presbyte- Ties, probably to comprise the three counties, bu’ no definite action was taken. Rey. Mr. Vao Dyke offered the following:— Resolved, That in the judgment of this Conveation it js ex- pedient to éstablish a synod of Long Island. This resolution was adopted and the meeting ad- urned. Jo NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE, Jersey City. StapBing A¥FRAY.—Yesterday afternoon a Spaniard, named Cap Aldoritta, aged twenty-six years, was arrested for stabbing one James McCor- mack at the trestle works of the Morris and Essex Railroad Company. A dispute had arisen vetween them while the workmen were at dinner, and the Spaniard buried a knife in his side. The wounded man was taken to hts home at North Sixth treet. Aldortita was held for examination. A New System or Rossery.—On Monday night a man named Charles Bowen and his wife were ar- Tested in Jersey City on @ charge of naving been engaged in hiring rooms in New York, and when a favorable opportunity — itself abstracting every portabie articie of turniture In the apartment. ‘they Were last observed removing a feather bed trom @ house in King street, New York. ‘They nave been delivered up w the authorities of New york city. RIVER THIEVES ON THE RAMPAGE.—At an early hour yesterday morning & gang ot river thieves were geen hovering in a boat near the vessels in the Morris Canal basin and removing pieces of rope and otuer articles from the boats. ‘ney were suddenly rguted by a watchman and an employé, who tired their revolvers at theut. ‘The robvers retaliated, but one of them was wounded. ‘They escaped trom tne place, leaving ® boat loaded With booty behind tuem, FaLss RoMoR ABOUT THR CUNARD ComPany.— The Bohemtan who started a rumor in some of the morning papers two days ago that the Cunara Com- pany are about to abandon their docks in Jersey City and settle down on the East river, as the Jersey authorities Intend to open Grand street to the river, misled the public. The Jersey authorities in- tend to do nothing of the kind, and Mr. D. 8, Gregory published @ card yesterday stating that the Qunard Company will continue to occupy their docks in Jersey beg In fact some improvements are con- templated there, and the city authorities nope to obtain possession of the water front from the Cunard dock to the foot of Easex street. Hoboken. STRANGR VAUSB OF DEaTH.—An inquest was held by Coroner Crane yesterday on the body of a snoe- maker residing near Palisade avenue, tn West Hobo- ken, who accidentally thrust an_awl into the corner of bis bid on Sunday morning. Inflammation set ih, extenaing to the brain, and produced death on Monday. A verdict was rendered tn accordance with the facts, * Hudson City. A Curtous INQUEST—PHYSICIANS INVOLVED.—An inquest was commenced by Coroner Voihardt yester- day on the body of a woman named Dandler, who Gied after childbirth a few days ago. <A doctor who ‘Was summoned to aitend her pronounced the treat ment by preceding doctors to have been injurious to the patient, and te case now goes to the jury. Hupson County Courts—Court oF SPRCIAL Szs- SIONS.—The court opened shortly pefore noon, Judge Randolph presiding. Thomas Dunn was charged with breaking into a room occupied by Patrick Gurr and family on the 28th of November, at No, 14 Sussex street, and stealing a qnantity of clothmg valued at twenty-four dollars, Dunn pleaded that he had no counsel, and endeavored to obtain @ postponement. Mr. Cloke Yolunteered to act as game, @ jury wag impaneled, and Patrick Gurr, his wile and son were examined. Dunn was seen by the wile, who Was in the room, and was followed by'her and her son, who arrested bim. The jury brought in @ verdict of guilty, and Dunn, who resides at Pittsburg, was sentenced to the State Prison for two years at hard labor. Juage Raudoiph in sentencing the prisoner said the Court Was devermined to punish severely all burglara, and break up the system. In the rape case tried yesterday the jury brought in @ verdict acquitting Garret Finck. ‘The Court of Common Pleas commenced before twelve o’clock and excused several jurymen for two weeks; ten proceeded with the case of John ©, Keller va. Blythe for an amount due for window gushes, &c, Newark. A Fire broke out yesterday morning, shortly after two o'clock, in the varnish factory of Mr. Wil- liam H. Bannister, in Vesey street. Tie firemen were promptly on nand, but owing to the inflamma- ble character of the stock tn the factory and the high wind which peereues they could only elect tue saving of the hei of the frame builuing, The lay- ter and stock snffer to the extent of $4,000, almost fully insured in Newark companies. . BaSkX COUNTY JUSTICES AND CONSTABLES IN Con- CLAVE.—-At @ meeting of justices of the peace and constables of the county of Essex held on Monday might, at the office of Justice Pierson, for the par- pose of taking into consideration measuies thas would tend to promote @ more uniform system of practice in the couris for the trial of small causes a Mutual protection association was formed with John Rose, President; James Stanborough and A. 8. Cobb, Vice Presidents; John 8. Ball, Secretary, and Raiph BE. Pierson, ‘Treasurer. THE TRIALS OV A FEMALE IMMIGRANT.—Yester- day at the police station, her garments wringing Wet, and sue herself bangry and penniless, a poor English woman, named Ferguson, appeared and re- vealed a heartrending history of her trigis and triba- lations. In her arms she Carried a bouncing baby, whose tiny gapments might also be, and were, in tact, wrung out. Mrs. Ferguson stated that a year ago her husband lett her in London, promising send for her the moment he had funds. Being & painter he goon bettered nis condition in New York, and duly sent ner the means of rejoming him. Sne arrived in New York two weeks ago, but could learn nothing whatever of her husband, She was toid that he might have come to this city, and here she 1s looking tor him. The authorities have taken care of her, and will do ail in their power to hunt up the husband if be 1s 1D this vicinity, Monmouth Junction. Anour half-past two o'clock yesterday afternoon the train which left Jersey City at half-past twelve ran over and killed aman named Eldsley, who was passing in@ wagon, Aman and boy who rode in the wagon cscaped. ‘The deceased was removed to his residence. rae Democndric Cavovs.—The democratic mempera of the Legislature met in geeret caucus last event, im the Assembly Chamber. ° NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE. The Newark Political Troubles Before the House—The Fifteenth Amendimeut—Wo- man’s Rightsa—Miscellancous B OSs The Senate was opened with prayer at ten o'clock A. M. by the Rev. Mr. Elvell. WOMAN'S RIGHTS. Mr. NIXON presented @ petition from male and female citizens of the State, asking tor such amend- ment to the constitution as will secure to women the Tight to vote, to allow them to make valid wilis and that a widow may be entitled to the whole of her husband's property. Among bills introduced was one to incorporate the Hudson County Glass Manufacturing Company, the Morristown Railway Company, ana the Treaty Island Bridge, Railroad and Ferry Company. ‘The act incorporating the Pemberton and New York Raliroad was passed, ‘The President laid betore the Senate the annual reports of the State Comptroller and State Librarian. No turther busimess being presented tue Senate ad- journed until ten o’ciock this morning. The House was opened at ten o’clock with prayer by Kev. Mr. Gardner. Among the bills favorably re- ported buck to the House by the committees was the bill empowering the consolidation of the Sea Shore and Loug Branch Railroad with the Southern New Jersey Raulroad Compuny. BILLS ORDERKD TO THIRD READING, bi) as to the act elem! water in Hobo- ken; for the government and discipline of police in Newark. A spirited debate arose on the reading of this bill, Mr. SANXEY (rep.) advocated the amendmeut, Mr. SANXEY (rep,) moved to strike om (he words “or who cannot read the English language,” as that was a blow at the Germans, Mr. HAWKINS accepted the amendment. He said that it was not to prevent Germans. trom being ap- pointed on the force, but to have none who could hot understand the English language. Mr. BeVANs (dem,) said that a number of Germans from Newark had called at his room and none of them were opposed to the clause. The notion was put and lost. Mr. SANXEY moved to amend the bill so that it should not take effect unui 1871, to give the people tame to express tuemselves by @ public election. ‘ins motion was lost. ‘The bill to create thé Fourteenth ward of Newark ‘Was taken up aiter considerabie opposition. Mr. GURNER (rep.) Moved to make the first election on the gécond fuesdtay 1 + ctober, the day of the annual charter election, giviag as & reason that the People of this ward have hud the privilege of voung once serge pee! lor Atderman, and there was no ne- Cessity of urgmg auother election on the 16th of February. The vote was called on the amendment Ouered by Mr, Hawkins, and it was carried—2s to 23, Several amendments were offered by Mr. WILSON and putto the House and the vote decided in the negative. A bill was introduced by Mr. WINTON to repeal the Sunday Liquor law. ‘the concurrent resolution from the Senate to dis- pense with the introduction otf private bills was taken up and Mr, Clark moved to amend the resolu- tion by adding that the Legisiature will adjourn on ‘Thuraday, the 17th of March, sine die, wnich was agreed to, and the resoiulion so amended was con- curred in. ‘Tue chair presented the annual report of the State Librarian, which was ordered on fle. dr. WINTON offered @ resolution requesting the Committee on Unfinished Business, to whom was referred the fifteenth amendment to the federal con- suitution, iu order to afford an opportunity to pasa their Judgment thereon, to report the same to the House at anearly day. Adopted. The Newark Police Commissioners bill was then taken up. % Mr. HAWKINS (dem.) moved that the title of the bill be taken for its third reading. Mir. GURNER (rep.) objected, and It was read, Mr, BONSALL (rep.) moved the indefinite postpone- ment of the bill, He sald the last Legisiature had doue 80, and he thought this might do the same. the bill passed by w vote of 31 to 23, No further business being presented the House ad- Journed unul this morning at ten o'clock. TAL GREENE STREET MISSION. The efforts made among the Methodist body to Promote a “revival” movement have had thus far more success In Greene street than elsewhere, seemingly verifying the Scripture passage that where gin hath abounded grace might still more abound. A miniature “camp meeting” was held yesterday in the basement of the Methodist &piscopal church in that street, and despite the severity of the weather, was numer- ously attended. The exercises began in the morn- ing and continued, with little tatermission, till half. past nine at night. To prevent any outfow of grace by contact with the world @ substantial dioner and an excellent tea were provided for those who were thus disposed to remain, wholly engrossed in prayer. bxercitory meetings were held in the va- rious class rooms, and there hymns were sun, with wild fervor, tue Scriptures were re: and expounded, and the brethren and sisters told their invernal experiences. Brother Ford related how he was growing in grace to such an extent that now, like # giant, he was able to walk without ever wearying in the paths of rfyhteousness. Sister Henry said she felt she ‘was come near to Jesus ana Was one with him,” and so on. ‘This announcement Was received with shouts of “Amen,” “Glory be to te Lamb,” and the like, In the evening all the “brothers” and ‘sisters’? assembled in the large jecture hall and were sup- by ‘With all the incentives to religious emotion. ‘xtemporary prayer in @full pitch tenor, and com- posed chiefly of intimate addresses to the Saviour ‘was made, and was sometimes couched in suca imagery as, “Ride on thou conquering Jehovah,” und other equally affecting sentiments, While prayer was being made for the ungodly in such strains old men wrung their bands, women wept and occasionally laugned, or at least smiled play- fully, while strnggling with thetr emotions, The conversion of Brotier McCormack was announced, and the campers ‘labored’ with him for a couple of hours. ‘‘Pickets” were at work among the uncir- cumeised, Smooth-faced, righteous-looking people took young men’s hands, wormed themseives into their confideuce, obtuinea their coniessions and urged them to give room to Jos and to give up siufuiness, More than eigkty per- sons have declared themselves “converted” and promise to grow in grace and heavenly wisdom. Amid all those devotional paacticea and lign-toned spirituality, “sweet sixteen” did a iittic ousiness on ius Own account, and while charitably showing their hymn books with nice young men, found amid the unearthly groans and heavenly hallelujans, oppor- tunity to exchange other tuan spiritual experienc Righteous men engaged at this work are trying to Make bad men like tuemseives, aud win a good deal of success. Tae QUAKERS AMONG THE WINNEBAGORS.—-Dr. J. A. Paxson, physician to she Winnebago tribe of indians, has been spending afew days in Omaha, the guest of Superintendent Jeoney, We had the Pleasure of meeting him yesterday, and was in- formed by him something of what toe Friends are doing among Wwe Winnebagoes to make them com- fortabie and happy. ue example, wineh illustrates ‘the spirit that governs the lntercourse of the Friends with the red men, will show how grandly things have been alte’ under this humane management, Jn the Winnebago schools there are about 116 cbil- dren of various ages and sex, Many of them were poor and naked, und we pendent on the inevit~ able bianket for the prote n of their persons. On New Year's Day the Agent had o- out that he ¢ would make vem presents of cloning and the chiidren and their mowers gathered to witness the seepe, Every child in that school, aud all others Wh needea it, were put into pew and comfortable suits of clothing, and a happier mul- ttude for its size 18 seldoin seen in this worid than that was. blankets were doffed and tie next day all the children appeared in the sc ‘essed in warm, neat and comfortable suits, The same ‘ing had been doue witu every tribe iu the superim- tendency, everything tus besiowed upon tne chil- dren having been generously contributed by the Society of Friends in the astern States.—O/aaha Meraid, Jan. 0, 5 THE ALEXANDER MYSTERY, Proceedings Preliminary to the Gor: oner’s@Enquisition. The Ex-Policeman Gardiner and Hie Wife Re- fused Bail—Disintermont of the Remains of Captain Alexander and Their . Identification—Analytical Ex- amination to be Made of the Body. ‘The mystery surrounding the “singular case,” re- ported in yesterday's Hekacn, giving a statement of the arrest of Ira C, Gardiner, an ex-policeman, and his wife, living in 127th street, on a charge of having polsoned Captain John Alexander, an old tain and merchant of New Onieans, and then robbing him of some $66,000 in United States bonds aud other negotiable securities which are saia to have been in a bag about bis neck at the time of ms death, in March bast, at their house, 18 as mucii a mystery asever. Active efforts are, however, being made by Coroner Flynn, who has the case in charge, to de- velop the truth in the matter, at least as regards the allegation of poisoning the deceased or otherwise hastening bis death, The charge as to the appro- priation of the alleged missing money will, of course, have to be investigated before the regular courts, ap action having already been begun in the Supertos Court of tuis city, and now pending, MR. AND MRS, GARDINER REFUSED BAIL, The examination before Coroner Flynn was set down for one P’. M. yesterday at Bellevue Hospital. Previous to this hour Mr. Gardiner and his wife ap- peared before the Coroner at the Coroner’s office ip ‘the old City Hall, where, through Mr. George arm- strong, of the firm of Beebe, Donohue & Cook, act- ing as their counsel, an application was made to admit them to bail, The Coroner promptly dented the application, asserting that the charge upon which they were arrested was not bailable, He said they would still have to be confined in the Tombs, aud ordered Kosa King, thelr servant girl, who is expected 10 be & Most important wiiness in the case, Wo be piaced in the House of Detention. IDENTIFICATION O¥ THE DECEASED. Meantiine Mr. and Airs, Gardiuer Were taken to Beilevue iiospital to view the body of Captain Alex- ander, which bad been exhumed, and see if they identitied the remains, “1could swear thats him,” said Mre. Gardiner, but with no emotion perceptible in her face, look! UbON the renuias in the cuniD, und then added, with, & show of feeling, but which was not in toe slightest degree visibie in her countenance, “We loved him luke & brotver and treated hiw as such.” “Dl bet @ hundred dollars be had pantaloons on when we buried him,” adaed Mr. Garaiuer, In strange contrast to this scene were the appear- ance and deportnent of Airs. Bushe, the daughver of the deceased and bis oniy surviving culld. She kneeled by the side of the comin and gazed iong and fixedly upon the darkiy decomposed remains, Re- spect lor ihe sorrow -siricken grief of Us young and comely Woman, ciad m widow's Weeds—for not long since ‘she buried her husband—causea every one Present to iuvolunwarily take of nis hat. sae re- Mained mute, motionless, siaiue-like, Hers was a grief too deep lor tears, She kuecied there twenty minutes. “Thav's him,” she faintly whispered at length, nd, more dead tian aitve, Was supporved Irom Le roouw, She said not a word more. CONDITION OF THE DEAD BODY. Though nearly ten mouths have clause’ Sine the Interment of the deceased, 1b was casy ifsee that those fanuilar with his appearance while living Would bave little or no dithculyy i idenufying bis dead body. The grave in lis Case has been pecu- hariy lenient in its ravages. Tnouga whe feavures are sunken and 100k skeleton-like avous the ¢yes and hose, Lie suape Of Lhe forehead, Wuich Is udusually broad aad hiya, 15 well detined; the var of the head 1g BLL UnChanyed In quantity aud color, aud we fall, flowing beard preserves the Lue which caacacterized it in bis later years. ‘ihe coat in which he was buried looks as tuough it might Have been an ola one, but Mr. Gardiner says 1 was nearly new, Underneath, however, ia only an under- shirt. On the plave of the coin, which ts @ good thoug}) plain oF and in @ perfect state of preservation, iy iuscribed his rigut name—Jdobn Alex- ander—tnough, a staled is yesterday's HERALD, he Wwas-burted under the name of Colin Alexander— fact Mr. Gardiner ascribes to carciessness at Gree Wood, @nd not from auy uilsrepresvatation on his part, THE ANALYTICAL BXAMINATION. After the iuenuticauon of tue remains Coroner Flypu anvounced Ut the stomach anu other inter- Dal Organs Would be immediately given over to Dr. Dorewius for aualytical examination. To allow this examination to be made first, we empaneiling of jury and exainination of witnesses were postponed UH four o'clock this afternoon, when the grave charge of poisoning the deceased or compassing his death by some untatural means will doubuess be fully and thorgughiy investigated, THE TENEMENT HOUSE TRAGEDY. Suffocation of the Boy Casey—Investigation Before Coroner Schirmer—Tostimony in the Case and Verdict of the Jury. Coroner Schirmer yesterday instituted an investi. ation at the Filth precinct potice station in the case Of the lad James Casey, who was suffocated on Mon- day during the fre m the tenement house No. 9 Worth street, as already reported in tue HgRaLp, It was at firsi suspected the tire was of incendiary origin; but no evidence to teat efiect could be pro- oured, Below will be found a synopsis of the evi- dence adducea and fhe verdict of the jury:— Davis Harris, living on the second foor, front room, of premises No. 9 Worth street, deposed that he went home about half-past four o'clock in the afternoon, and then left for Vesey street to sell some siippers which he had manufactured; then went to Bleecker sireet ww procure matenals to make other supplies; from there went to 27 Hudson strect. where his wife and children were visiting, and at eight o'clock in the evening returned home with his family; on open- ing the door of his room saw fire and smoke and cried ‘fre; went down stairs and suvsequenuy proceeded to the house of Mrs. Lynch, 62 West Broadway, with whom he bad tormeriy boarded; after remaming there nearly an nour went to the house of hus brother-in-law, 55 Norloik street; knew nothing about the origin of the fire; has - gured lor 61x or seven montis for $500 in the Rut gers Insurance Company; before being insured an agent of tae company Came and made an ¢xamina- tion of nis place, Celia Harris, wife of the Poni witness, testi- fled that before leaving for Hudson street afver her husband had gone she made a large fire in the range to heat her smoothing irons, so that gne could iron some clothes when she returned nome. James Casey, father of deceased, deposed that he Was at home at six o'clock in the evening and had supper; two hours tater, lis wife being wired, they all Went to bed; soon afterwards smeit smoke in we room, Wich i# in the atuc; the oldest sou of witness pod Up and opening the door looked out, and seeing re and smoke gave the alarm aod then they tried to save their lives; they all rushed out, the witness going down stairs, thinking the others of the family had preceded lim fn the confusion which prevailed all through the house; when the witness reached the street he was toil bis wife and child had not ee eaped; ho then cried out to them and at the same time saw his wilc on the top of the house; at that time his eldest son escaped through the front door. Joung asey, Uuirteen years of age, son of the pre- Vious witvess, Lestified that on discovering the house vo be on fire himself and bis father rusned out of the house, jeaving Ins mother and brother behind; a fireman subsequently brought out tue witness’ brother, James 1. Monroe, foreman of Rook and Laader Company No. $, deposed that on hearing of the fre and of a woman being on the top of the house ne and some Of hit men started for the place, giving directions to his assistant tora tue truck out; on reaching the scene of the fire the witness saw Names issuing from the second floor; the house is a two story and attic wooden or frame house and very old; the witness ordered the ladders in the front aod rear, aud he {ook @ sail Indder and got on the roof in the rear; could not see any One on the rool; pulled the ladder story window in company with Joun McParian Up on the extension and went into the seco! and thence into tne attic, but found no one there; We then entered the front room tn the attic, an some one said, ‘‘ilere is the woman now,” aud stooping down found Mrs, Casey and the deceased, both lying on t floor in a inseusible condition; the witness picked up the child and brought him to the station louse, and noticed that he was alive on reaching the street; hurried to the station nouse Where water was given to deceased, but he died in @ few minutes afte; wards; think the fire originated on the scvond floor; tuere Was no biaze in the back room. Patrick Gleason, occupying the rear room on the second floor of No. 9 Worth street, deposed that Mr. Harris occupted the front room; heard the alarm of fire ard, going into the hall, saw bre in Mr, Harris? room; Uae the fre Was near the stove or arountl the mantieplece; turew a paltof water into the room, but the smoke overpoweilug him he jeftfor the atreet. This witaess could not tell how the fre originated, Dr, Joseph Cushinan deposed to examining the body of deceased, and in his opinion suifocauion Wag the cause 6/ death, and the jury accordiagly rendered & Verdict to that edect