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4 THE COURTS. THE BANK OF ENGLAND FORGERY. Examination of McDonnell, the Alleged Bank of England Forger—Argument on the Writ of Habeas Corpus. BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS. In the case of Simon Donan and Christopher Floed, tried in the United States Circuit Court, before Judge Benedict, on a charge of illicitly re- moving whiskey from the Spring Valley distillery, the jury were discharged without having agreed te a verdict; eight of the jurors were for acquittal and four for cenviction, The argument upon the writ of habeas eorpus in the case of George McDonnell, who is charged with complicity in the great trauds upon the Bank of England, was continued yesterday in the United States Circuit Court, before Judge Woodrut, The Judge, having heard counsel at both sides fully, took the papers and reserved his decision. Yesterday Patrick Fitzmaurice gave bail in $1,000 before Commissioner Shields on a charge of forging the name of Michael O’Grady to a Post Office order for $10 and obtaining the money. The accused claims that he had O’Grady’s authority for acting as he did, in the Court of Oyer and Terminer yesterday, Richard Parkins, who pleaded guilty to snatching money from a bank messenger, was sentenced by Juage Brady to three years and six months in the State Prison. The trial of John Fitzgibbons, charged with killing Michael O’Hara with a hatchet on last Christmas night, was set dewn for to-day, and that of George Sheifiin, indieted for the murder of his wife, was set down for next Monday. A verdict for $4,020 40 was yesterday obtained Against the city in a sult brought in the Court of Common Pleas, before Juage J. F, Daly. The suitor was Eugene McLear, and the verdict for services as City Surveyor. A trial was commenced yesterday in the Su- preme Court, Circuit, before Judge Davis, in a suit brought by a theatrical stage manager, of this city, against the proprietors of the Boston Globe Theatre for damages on account of failure in a contract te produce a certain version of Sardou’s “Fernande,”” The trial will, doubtless, occupy two or three days. Comptroller Green having refused to pay the claim of a Mr. Morris against the Creton Aqueduct Beard, application was made yesterday before Judge Fancher, at Supreme Court, Chambers, for a Mandamus compelling its payment. The manda- mus was granted. Yesterday, in the General Sessions, Recorder Hackett sentenced Edward Murphy and Michael Cannon, who were each convicted of separate charges of robbery in the first degree, to the State Prisen tor twenty years. Murphy struck a gentle- man and robbed him of his valise, and Cannon, in conjunction with anether, assaulted a lady in the daytime and robbed her ofa gold chain, A few such sentences as these will put a stop to the daring robberies which are of constant occurrence in chis city. THE GREAT BANK OF ENGLAND FORGERY. ‘The McDonnell Habeas Corpus Case—Ar- gument Upon the Writ—The Accused Declared by the Prosecution to Have Been a Convicted Forger in This City. Yesterday the argument upon the writ of habeas corpus sued out in the United States Circuit Court by George McDonnell, who is accused of complicity in the great frauds upon the Bank of England, was continued before Judge Woodrum, Mr. Charles M. Da Costa and Mr. F. FP. Marbury appeared as counsel for the British government, which has made a demand upon the government of the United States for the extradition of the pris- oner. McDonnell was present with his counsel, Mr. Brooke and Mr. Dos Passos. ARGUMENT OF PRISONER'S COUNSEL, Mr. Brooke, counsel for the prisoner, in the course of his argument in support of the writ, said the substance of the crime should be set forth, the nature and the time of the forgery. There was nothing in the warrant specially de- scribing the offence of forgery. He, the prisoner, ‘was charged with forging two bills of exchange in London; but in the warrant the offence was gener- ally described, and this left the prisoner without notice as to the particular offence he would have to meet. The complaint was made upon informa- tion and beliet by Mr. Archibald, the British Cen- sul, that the defeadant at Loudon, in conjunction with Noyes and Bidwell, did forge two several bills of exchange on the Bank of England, and did conspire with the said persons to cemmnit this fraud. There was @ variance as to the description of the prisoner, between the mandate and the com- plaint. The mandate did not show that the person, George McDonnell, charged in the requisition, was the same person. In 1842 the treaty ineluded a clause to the effect that persons charged with uttering forged paper should be given up on requi- sition, the treaty in that respect ditfering from the Jay Treaty of 1794, which had reference to the crime of forgery only, The charge set out in the warrant must be specific enough to show that the Commis- sioner had autherity to act under the mandate. There rgust be an allegation on the face ef the complaint, referring to the mandate, show- ing that the case is the one upon which the mandate has been issued by the President, and on which the requisition has been made by the British government. In no part of the complaint was there an intimation that the British government had made a requisition to the overnment of the United States. Judge Blatch- fora nad held that that was necessary and material ‘to the proceeding. The warrant must necessarily describe the offence and the circumstances sur- rounding it. The prisomer was not described in the mandate as he is aileged tn the warrant to be described in the mandate, As to the issuing of the Mandate, counsel said, ander a decision of the Cosert, the Coart could not go into any review of the circumstances which led the Executive to issue it. There was another question upon this allegation in the complaint and the war- rant. There must be reciprecity between the gev- ernments of both countries as to the execution of this treaty, and the offences apes which extradi- tion might be demanded should be offences against laws common to both countries. Counsel quoted from “Clark's Law of Extradition” in support of his argument. The mandate was sufficient, but the forgery should be set out specifically in the com- plaint and the warrant. There must be set out on the face of the complaint and the warrant all that | was suMcient to show the jurisdiction of the Court. It mast show on its face by descrip- tion an offence common to the jurisdictién of both countries, Counsel alluded to the case of the St. Albans raiders, and said that if under the decisions he had referred te—those relating to Heinrich and Farez—and if the points in respect to the warrant and the complaint were good, there was, of course, neching left for the Court but to discharge the relator. He submitted, as an ele- mentary principle of law, that every intend- ment was to be taken against the Goverument and in favor of the prisoner; that everything sum- cient to give the Commissioner authority must be affirmatively set out in the complaint, so that the prisoner should have full notice of the charge he had to meet In this case that was the right ef the prisoner. The Mandate was issued on the 13th of March, and the complaint having been previously issued it was within ee, of the British government to give a full and proper description of the forgery chi d. The warrant was offered in evidence by the British government as the original warrant is- poe nected Mayor of London, to which he objected. The Court said this was not the time to disenss Chat question, as the examination was going on before the Commissioner. Mr. Brooke said he would show that there was Do proof ofa eR, having been comwitted at all, The prisoner had a right to demand proof of the fact that a crime had nm committed if complaint had been made against him. From the 1ith of March, when the mandate was issued, to the 25th, ‘when the prisoner was examined before the Cor: missioner, there was ample time for the British vernment to present evidence that the crime of forgery had been committed, and they were not thereafter entitled to deprive him of his liberty for the purpose of getting evidence of the forgery. The counsel for the Bank of Eng- “had stated the examination that he had depositions in his possession, but that they ‘Were not properly authenticated, aud he then said that @ special messenger had left England that day with depositions properly authenticated. Tne risoner was detained in custody by reason of the failure of the British government to present evi- dence against him. en crime was charged the Hirst inguiry should be if @ crime was committed, Oe NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1873—TRIPLE SHEET. and that being estavlished, the next step was to show what connection, it any, the prisoner had with the crime. But in this case that was not done. The British government merely called & police officer who produces a warrant, signed by the Lord Mayor of London, which warrant the of- ficer did net see signed, t! hhe statea that he was jamiliar with the dwriting of the Lord Mayor, having often seen him write. Mr. Justice Neison had held that this was an irregular and loose mode of proceeding. It was scarcely proper to call a pelice officer to prove the jurisdiction of a Magistrate. ARGUMENT FOR THE PROSEOUTION. Mr. Da Costa then followed, on the other side, on behalf of the British government. He was pro- ceeding te make some remarks on the law, when Judge Woodruff said that the question as to the sufficiency of the papers, whether, in fact, there was anything in them on which the prisoner should be held ceuld not, as he thought, raised on & motion to quash the writ of habeas cerpus. Mr. Da Costa continued to say that before the act of 1848 there was much doubt as to whether the {udiclary, could interfere in the execution of the law in extradiction cases. In France a different rule prevailed; there the execution of these mat- ters was regarded in a@ political sense, He con- tended that under the act of Congress certain efil- cers had been designated to hear and determine the question ef criminality of persons charged un- der this extradition law, Was it ever allowed un- fine “ vct to renew a question of fact before the Vour' Judge Woodruff said that, in the present stage of the case, the question of the competency ef the evidence before the Commissioner would not be considered, Mr. Da Costa said he took the point that this writ should not issue during the pendency of the proceed- ings before the Commissioner. The defendant was under arrest in a court of cempetent jurisdiction, and the question was whether, that being so, the writ could issue, He contended that the warrant and the proceedings under it were regular. The complaint was sworn to, and it set out the offence ‘with sufficieat particularity. His Honor had held in the Farez case, that he did not believe respect need be paid SOADy RarLicnlae special language in the complaint; and Judge Shipman said a warrant shoula set forth clearly but briefly the substance of the offence; that the warrant need net be drawn with the nicety of an indictment for final trial, but it should set forth the material features of the offence. Had they not in this case shown in the warrant that McDonnell had been charged with the offence of forging two bills of exchange for £1,000 each in the city of London? It was a notorious fact that the prisoner arrived in this city on the 20tn of March; he left on the 8th; on the 25th of March they went on with the examination, and it should be remembered that those arties charged with this great crime were now i custedy, alter having attempted to commit for- geries that would have amounted to miilions of dollars. This attempt was discovered by the merest accident, The Court ought to know that they were dealing with a notorious counterfeiter, one who had been convicted in this city of passing forged checks and had served eut a peried in the States Prison. Alter reciting the facts of the case as they have appeared before the Commissioner, Counsel told the Court they were mot dealing with an innocent person, that McDonnell was known to the police of this city as a professional forger, and that in 1868 he was convicted of obtaining dia- monds from Tiffany & Co, on a forged and spurious check. Judge Woodruf—Is there any proof of that? Mr. Da Costa—No; we have not given it yet; but Tstate It en my own responsibility. We stioul in good faith towards the British government, especially as it happens that the persons who have committed those frauds are persons who have un- fortunately come from this side of the Atlantic. I contend that Your Honor, even if yeu should come to the conclusion that the warrant is defective, ought to remit the prisoner back to the custody of the Marshal, We submit that the complaint and warrant are sufficient, Mr. F, F. Marbury followed on the same side, making some remarks upon the nature ef extradi- tion treaties, He held, under the authority of Chancellor Kent, that treaties of this kind had all the sanctity of law. The object of the mandate was to prevent unauthorized persons putting in force the machinery of the government in regard to matters of extradition. Alter a brief but comprehensive reply by Mr. Brooke, on the part of the accused. Judge Weodruf took the papers and reserved his decision. BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS. SUPREME COURT—TRIAL TERM—PART 2. A Theatrical Contretemps—“Fernande”’— Suit for Damages. Before Judge Davis. James Schonberg, the stage manager of Wallack's Theacre, has breught suit against Arthur Cheney for damages in failing, as alleged, to fulfil a con- tract to perform a version of Sardou’s play of “Fer- nande” ia the Globe Theatre of Boston, The suit came te trial yesterday. In April, 1870, Mr. Schon- berg prepared his translation of this popular drama and advertised that he was ready to nego- fate for its production with theatrical managers. In response to this advertisement John H. Selwyn, manager of the Globe Theatre, sent a telegram inquiring the terms upon’ which a cop of the play would be furnished. He was informed that $20 would be charged for each performance. These terms, as aileged, were accepted, and a manuscript copy of the play was sent on by Mr. Schonberg. All due preparations were made for its performance, and the play was announced for the 7th of May. The play, however, was net pro- duced, though several subsequent anmouncements were made of its coming production, Meantime another version was produced in this city. Mr. Schonberg claims $1,000 damages. The principal defence is that the version of Mr. Schonberg was hot adapted for scenic representation and that it could not be properly produced. The trial will probably last several days, and will give theatrical managers an opportunity as experts to pronounce upen the necessary features to be incorporated in @ play to guarantee its pepularity and success, COURT OF OVER AND TERMINER, Before Judge Brady. Cases of Fitzgibbons and Sheiflin. Among the parties at present confined in the Tembs ander indictment for murder are John Fitzgibbons and George S. Sheifiin, The former is charged with killing with an axe, on last Christ- mas night, Michael O'Hara, in a tenement house corner of Ferty-second street and Second avenue. The charge against the latter ts the killing of his wife, the homiciwe having occurred last January in a tenement house in Eleventh street. For both these parties Mr. Howe appeared as counsel; but owing to the absence of material witnesses neither case could be tried yesterday. After some discussion the trial of Fitzgibbons was set down for to-day. COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS. Two Highway Robbers Sent Each to the State Prison for Twenty Years—A Ter- rible Warning to Thieves Who Rob Ladies in Midday. Before Recorder Hackett. The first case tried by the jury in this Court yes- terday was a charge of robbery in the first degree against a young man named Edwara Murphy. John North, the prosecuting witness, who is a mechani- cal engineer, testified that as he was walking through Tenth avenue on the morning of the 12th of February, at about haif-past seven o'clock, with a@ roll of drawings in oné hand and a leather bag in the other, he met the prisoner. He was near Fifteenth street, and said, “Boss, shan't I carry your valise?” Mr, North made no reply and passed on; but when he got to Eighteenth street Murphy passed him on a run, snatched the bag and struck him a blow under the neck. The complainant made @ motion as if to take out a revolver, and the thief dropped the bag and escaped. Mr. North reported the affair at the station house, and an officer ar- Tested cee on the 3ist of March upon another charge of highway robbery. The complainant im- mediately identified Murphy as the man who struck and robbed him, A verdict of guilty was rendered by the jury with- out @ moment's hesitation. The District Attorney informed His Honor that Murphy belonged to one of the worst gangs in the ity, and that a witness in this case had informed an oficer that he was afraid to come into Court and testify lest his life should be taken, The Recorder, in passing sentence, said that he had hoped that the severe sentences recently passed by Judge Brady and Judge Sutherland would prove @ warning te murderers and highwaymen, but he regretted to Mnd that (hese crimes of violence were on the increase. In order to teach the villains of whom Murphy was a representative another lesson, Mis Honor said he would sentence him to the State prison fer twenty years. Michael Cannon, jeintly indicted with John Gurtz for robbery, was tried upen the charge, a plea of guilty of larceny from the person having been re- ceived by the District a ear oe Gurtz. The testimony in this case was brief and conclusive. ire, Lydia Doty, residing at the St. James Hotel, was walking through Twentieth street, near Lf Place, about eleven o’cleck on the morning ef the 3d of this month, accompanied by her two daughters. Gurtz gave her @ violent blow, and in snatching for her watch broke the chain and took part of it with hun, but did not sueceed in taking the watch. Can- bon came up immediately and inquired what was the matter. He iooked se suspicious that she said, “I believe you are an accomplice, and if @ police- man were here I would have you arrested.’ Mrs. Westervelt, the daughter of the previous witness, detailed the ‘occurrence and said that her sister pursued Gurty and a policeman captured him. ieee bor y A mounted policeman, swore e L) surtz and fi a oid chain on his person. iemmasiaic 753s" ‘ohn Gurtz, the ce-defendant, was us ness by Mr. Kussell, and said that he piety et a two or three years, an@ upon the day of this lar- ceny he (Gannon) shoved him against the lady, saying, ‘Go ior it,” meaning to snate! cl and chain. es ch the watch Michael Cannon Was sworn in bis own bebals, and said tnat ne was walking behind Gurtz, and did not know that he was going to steal. The jury rendered a verdict of guilty. Assistant District Attorney Russell informed His Honor that there was another indictment mst Cannon for larceny from the person. A few weeks before Christmas, white a Mrs. Hughes was walk- ing through Twentieth street, Cannon came up to her and snatched her ae ‘se, which contained a diamond and a cameo Upon hearing of his arrest on this other charge—and it was @ some- what singular coincidence that Mrs. Doty her- self were intimate friends—she immediately identi- fied him as the person who had robbed her. The Recorder, in bis prompt and sententious style, addressed the prisoner as follow: “Twenty years in the State prison.” Gurty was sent to the State prison for five years. Embozzlement. Theodore B. Lippencott pleaded guilty to an in. dictment charging him with embezzleing $168 from his employers, W. M. Tilden & Co., on the 10th of March. He was remanded for sentence. SUPREME CouRT—CiIRCUIT—TRIAL TERM—Part 1— Held by Judge Fancher.—Nos, 781, 8793, 465, 947, 1015, 923, 973, 789, 457, 101134, 134,'74%, 1334, 47, 109, 14534, 30134, 699, 817, 82334. Part 2—Held by Judge Davis.—Nos, 99234, 696, 980, 57234, 14, 442, 233635, 652, 912, 1008, 1086, 990, 1617, 1618, 1619, 552, 668%. SurREME VOURT—UHAMBERS—Held by Judge Bar- rett.—Nos, 76, 77, 80, 83, 87, 120, 121, 129, 151, 162, 153, 154, 227. Call 155, SupeRion Court—Part 1—Held by Judge Freed- man.—Nos. 2039, 1287, 2029, 2149, 339, 2151, 2153, 2155, 2157, 2159, 2161, 2163, 2169, 2173, 2185. Part 2,—Held by Judge Curtis.—Nos, 726, 1256, 1384, 1386, 1618, 1578, 880, 540, 1600, 1486, 1694, 1618, 1620, 1622, 1624) 1626, 1628, CourT oF Common PLeas—Part 1—Before Judge Daly.—Nes. 1930, 612, 613, 1494, 1972, 1599, 1892, ot 1362, 1821. 1246, 532, 1909, 3210, 1838, Part 2—Hel by Judge Larremore.—Nos. 3276, 2807, 1695, 2077, 2078, 2079, 2080, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 4000,’ Equity Term—before Judge Kobinson.—Nos. 65, 67, 30, 53, 57, 59, 62, 69. CouRT OF APPEALS.—NOo8, 57, 58, 59, 23, 49, 62, 46, ‘74, 184. Marine CourT—Triat TenM—Part 1—Held by Judge Curtis.—Nos, 1644, 1780, 1804, 1906, 2320, 2286, 1834, 1203, 1875, 1879, 1881, 1883, 1885, 1889, 1882. Part 2—Held by Judge Spaulding.—Nos, 1658, 1779, 1842, 1091, 1785, 1798, 2198, 1761, 1649, 1757, 1792, 1856, 1846, 1874, 1876, Part 3—Held by Judge How- land.—Nos, 2207, 2324, 2317, 2183, 1873, 1866, 1888, 1890, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1896, 1900, 1904, 1905, BROOKLYN COURTS. COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER. John Van Syckle Acquitted. Before Judge Tappen and Associate Justices. The trial of John Van Syckle for the alleged poisoning of his wife was concluded yesterday, and resulted, as was anticipated, in the acquittal of the accused. Alter the opening of the Court Judge Tappen delivered his charge to the jury, who there- upon retired to deliberate, They went out at about eleven o'clock and returned shortly after twelve with their verdict of acquittal. The prisorer ex- pected such a verdict. His children, whe had been jn attendance each day of the trial, were over- joyed at the result. Van Syckle was immediately released, and left the Court room with his children and his counsel, Mr. Charles Spencer, SUPREME COURT—SPECIAL TERM. Lucette Armstrong to be Released. Before Judge Tappen. Judge Tappen yesterday decided to release cette Armstrong, the imprisoned witness in the Goodrich case, on bail in the sum of $1,000, one surety. The bail was not furnished up to last evening, and Lucette remained at the Raymond Street Sail No new developments have been made in the case, and the police are unable to obtain any clew to the whereabouts of the suspected mur- derer of Mr. Goodrich, the Spaniard Roscoe. PUBLIC EDUCATION. Lu- The Commissioners of Common Schools in Session—Standing Committees for the Ensuing Year—The Election of Clerk Deferred. The newly appointed Commissioners of Educa- tion held an adjourned meeting in the hall, corner of Grand and Elm streets, yesterday afternoon, and as at the previous session were honored with @ very large and very promiscuous gathering of politicians and other curious people in the lobby. A large amount of routine business, comprising generally communications from trustees in rela- tion to excusing certain teachers for absence on accouat of sickness, or calling attention to various trivial matters in the wards, were read and promptly disposed of by referring them to the appropriate committees, Mr. Neilsen’s previous experience in the position, as well as his former presidency of the Board of brokers, enabling him to transact the business with ease and despatch. Among the miscellaneous communications was ene from the Sanitary Superintendent of the depart- ment, Dr. R. J, O'Sullivan, accompanied by a rec- commendation, signed by a number of leading physicians and medical professors in this city, recommending him to the Board as a person emt- nently qualified in every way for the position he now helds. The communication was referred to the Committee on Teachers. The standing com- mittees had been previously announced as fol- low Finance—Vermilye, Cushing, and Seligman. Teachers—Halstead, Kelly, Dowd, Traud, Brown, Buildings—Dowd, Patterson, Lewis, Hee, Town- send. Supplies—Beardsley, Matthewson, Halstead, Wet- more, Hoe. Auditing—West, Trand, Jenkins, Cushing, Kelly. Sites and New Schools—Patterson, Kiamroth, Townsend, Vermilye, Lewis. _ eth of Studies—Brown, Man, Farr, Traud, Kelly. School Furniture—Wetmore, Hoe, Seligman, Jen- kins, be Lae S Normal Schools—Farr, Brown, Klamroth, Town- send, Halstead, Evening Schools—Matthewson, Townsend, Jen- kins, Traud, Vermilye. Colored Schools—Cushing, Patterson, West, Wet- more, Dowd. Warming and Ventilation—Noe, Cushing, Beardsley, Kelly. Bylaws—Townsend, Man, Beardsley, West, Farr. The Chairman, Mr. Neil; Suggested that inas- much as there was some question about the Board and its finances, it would be well to refer the mat- ter to the Committee on Bylaws, to examine and report. Mr, West offered a resvlution in accord- ance with the suggestion and it Was unanimously adopted, On motion of Mr. Dewd, the Fimance Committee was directed to examine and report on the subject of reduciag the salaries of clerks and attacnés of the Board, Mr. Cushing was, at his request, excused from serving on the Finance Committee. On motion of Mr. Matthewson, amended by Mr. Townsend, it was decided that questions of excusing teachers for absence should be referred to the Committee on Teachers, with power; provided, in case the decisien of the com- mitttee should be against the teachers, that the teachers shall have the right of appeal to the Board. Mr. Farr then moved that the Beard proceed to the election of aclerk. The pouiticians and others in the lobby drew long breaths, as if getting ready for a tussle. Mr. Man rose very quietly, holding a copy of the manual in his hand, and said— If I understand the rules the ee Taust be held atastated meeting of the Board. his, I believe is not astated meeting, and I raise that point o order, President Neilson quickly declared the point of order Nell tara + ‘This, Of course, threw the election of clerk o¥é tntil the next meeting, much to the disgust of some of the Assistant Alder- men and other small politicians, who evinced their chagrin by putting on their hats and swinging themselves out of the room. On motion of Mr, Matthewson the Board then adjourned, TRUSTEES OF THE CITY COLLEGE. Immediately after the adjournment of the Board ef Education the members assembled as the Board of Trustees of the College of the ity of New York. The Secretary, Mr. L. D, Kiernan, called the meet- ing to order, and, on motion of Mr. Farr, Mr. West was made President protem. Mr. Beardsley moved to proceed to the election of President for the en+ suing year, A ballot was taken, which resulted a follows:—Mr. Neilson, twenty-one; ——, one. (The President of the College being ez-oficio a member of the Board of Trustees accounts for the twenty-two votes.) r. Fann then moved that the President appoint an executive committee of seven members, but after an explanation from President Webb, he amended his metien to provide for a committee of eight, in addition to the President of the college. This was adopted and the President appointed as such committee, Messrs. Man, Dowd, Beardsley, Klamroth, Kelly, Townsend, Vermilyé and selig: man. The Board shortly after adjourned, COMPTROLLER’S RECEIPTS. Comptroller Green reports the following amounts paid yesterday into the city treasury ;~ RECEIVER OF TAXES, From taxes, Croton rent and interest, COLLECTOR OF ASSESSMEN From assessments for street opeuings » ment Dowd, Beardsley Matthewson, aie BUKEAU OF ARREARS. From arrears of taxes, assessments, Croton rent CHS TRIN i sess osveoseseert restos cece sts s¥ 3,268, nCRKAU OF CITY weVENUE, From ground rent, house rent, market rents and fees. wee srvceees BY Total cece GSQTE COMPTROLLER'S PAYMENTS, Comptroller Green paid yesterday the salaries and wages of superintendents and laborers on Croton Aqueduct from High Bridge to Croton Dam, $4,374 28, NEW YORK EAST CONFERENCE. Seventh Bay’s Proceedin, the Business—Admissio: dates on Trial-Examining Com- mittees Appeinted—Conference Statis- tics—Appointments for 1874—Adjourn- ment Sine Die. The devotions yesterday were led by Rev. John Parker. Bishop Foster presided, Dr. B. F, Adams was excused from further attendance on the Con- ference. Rev. J.C. Thomas presented the report ofthe Tract Society, calling attention toa more general diffusion of this kind of literature. The stewards reported their receipts $10,154, being $677 33 less than last year from collections; from the Conference trustees, $500; from the chartered fund, $100; balance previously on hand, $107. Total, $10,801 99. The disbursements amounted to the same sum, $10,801 99, The Committee on the Bible Cause reported in recommendation of that cause to the attention ot the brethren, The Committee on the Episcopal Fund reported the whole amount collected in the Conference by cheks, cash and vouchers as follows:—New York district, $527 97; Long Island South, $488 50; Long Island North, $430 60; Bridgeport district, $133 65; New Haven, $264 55; envelopes, $3 93. Of this sum $938 96 were received in checks, and the balance in vouchers, Total, $1,841 24. The Statistical Secretary, Rev. C. Bachman, nomi- nated a statistical committee of two from each @is- trict to prepare their matter as far as possible for the next year. They were elected. Rev. J. W. Barnhardt Moved thatthe present committee on the publication of the minutes be continued also, 80 that the minutes may be published early and ac- curately. They were so appointed, with power, THE EXAMINING COMMITTEES FOR 1874 were appointed as follows :-— Preparatory Course—Revs. N, G. Cheney, F. P. Tower, OU. B. Ford, C. S. Wililams and C. W. Lyon. First Year—¥. (. Hill, 5. M. Hammond, L. W. Abbott, T. D, Littlewood, J. Parker, 2d, ‘Second Year—H. ©, Glover, Joseph Smith, J. 8. Breckenridge, J. 8. Willis, |. Haynes. Eeaenn. J. E. Smith, |. Buck Third Year—Revs, A. J. Pullman, C. M, Gin, ey. Kettell, G, W. Weodrufy, L. 8. it. Platt. Fourth Year—G, F. Weed, J. A. M. Chapman, Of Local Preachers Jor Deacon's Orders—R. Mere- dith, W. Lawrence, T, Stevenson, J. Pegg, Jr., OC. Bachman, Of Local Deacons for Elder's Orders—G. H. Good- sell, J, A. Roche, W. H. Thomas, J. W. Barnhardt, J. W. Simpson. To Preach Annual Missionary Sermon—J. W. Beach; alternate, W. H. Themas, Reports on education, commending the several collegiate and academic institutions of the Church, on Ladies and Pastors’ Christian Union and others were presented and adopted. The Statistical Secretary read the STATISTICS OF THE CONFERENCE, of which the following are the most important:— Membership. 36,985 Collections— Probauioners. 4,083 i $41,152 Loe: o1 i 226 2,167 Local preachers. tats Value... . I Parsonages) 648 value ce 2,367 Sunday 7 ee Sch rs and 9 crs. 45,170 s\oaa A discussion arose on the prepriety of givin; credit to churches for their subscriptiens, thoug! no vouchers or money had been paid in. This could not be done, according te the discipline, and it was resolved to add to all such churches in the published minutes an explanatory foot note. REPORTS—MISCELLANEOUS. The Committee on Periodicals reported, memoirs were read for a couple of deceased wives of minis- ters and efficers were elected for the Ladies and Pastors’ Christian Union, Revs. N. M. Olmstead and W. C. Hoyt were granted a superannuated relation, and Revs. H. F. Pease, J. 8. Inskip and 8, C, Keeler were granted supernumerary relations, The committee onthe Rockville Centre church difficulty reported that the suits already had on this case had gone against the Conference. $1,300 had been expended, about $600 of whicn the Cen- ference was tn whole or in horek responsible for. The committee asked to be discharged. Granted, and @ new committee appointed to withdraw the case from the Court of Appeais, whither it has been taken, and to provide for the expenses so far in- curred, Recess, Afternoon Session. STILL MORE GAS! The New York Gas Com- pany Convalescing. Situation of the Gas Strik- ers Yesterday. What the Gasmen Urge in Their Own Justification. DEEDS OF VIOLENCE ABOUT THE WORKS, The struggle of the New York Gas Company against the demands of its employés has passed its crisis, and capita! seems at this moment to have the advantage, How the war of the two elements shall terminate cannot, of course, be teld, but it is already apparent that the gas company wili be able to fulfil its contract with the public, Its tanks are rapidly filling up, and each day sees the company supplied with additional resources, both of men and money. A large gang of thoroughly competent men from some unknown quarter took their places infront of the retorts yesterday morning. It is generally believea that all the companies have leagued themselves together for the common de- fence. Certain it is, that, although the officers ofthe New York Company maintain considerable reti- cence en the subject, very substantial aid has been had from some quarter. It is denied that the mains of other gas corporations have been con- nected in erder to supply the requisite amount of illuminating material. Be this as it may, 89 long as the company can light tne streets and houses in their district the public will not be inclined to complain, The officers claim that they will be able to do so after to-day. ‘The gas was shut off at day- light yesterday, but it is noc probable that such a@ course will be necessary this morning. The strikers, on the other hand, maintain that the company cannot obtain workmen who will be able to perform the labor, ana that even should their employers hold out against them the presentation ef their case to the Assembly at Albany will bring them aid, They assert that the aid and encouragement of the various labor organizations in the city have already been ten- dered them, but that no offers of money have yet been accepted. The Secretary of the Gasmen’s Association declared yesterday that the assaults already committed upon inoffensive men in the neighborhood had without exception been perpetrated by persons who were in no way either directly or indirectly connected with the strike, It would appear from the statements of the police that a gang of desperadoes, gathered from all parts of the city, have congregated in the neigh- borhood, and that they delight in committing the grossest outrages upon all who are suspected of going te the assistance of the gas company. The end of this era of terrorism may not be for several days, but it is entirely within the power of the laboring men to show whether or not they deserve the sympathy of the pubiic, WHat WILL BECOME OF THE GASMEN ? They are beaten. They have been unsuccessfal. They have abandoned their employment, and their employers refuse to receive them again on an: terms, Many of them have money; but few havi the meah$ to sustain an opposition against a poweérfal poLorat at, with plenty of money, which it 1s disposed to spend. ‘Tne only result pessible in the present emergency is for the gasmen to accept employment elsewhere—that 1s, with the Manhattan or Metropolitan Company—and await a more favorable opportunity to push the eight hour movement. Such a couse weuld be better for the consumers, and weuld tcrminate the deeds of vio- lence which are occurring irom hour to hour about the werks of the New York Gompany, and there is Rev. Mr. Fuller offered prayer at the opening, adter which a number of resolutions compliment- ary ana routine were adepted. Tne admission of candidates on trial, laid over two days ago, was taken up and A. A. Belmont, A. 8B. Sanford, I. J. Lansing, Winfleld Scott Morrison, Rey, 8. Eldridge, J, H. Ham, Guy 8. Frazey, David F. Pierce, Chas. A. Cowper, were admitted on trial in the itinerancy. Brothers Charles H. Travis and H. F. Odell were sent to the New York Conference, (without being admitted), where places are reeeyi jor them, The applications of Ephraim Watt, J. H. Battersbee, W. F, Markincke, N. L. Porter and James Frigaskis’s for admission were withérawn. Rev. J. 5. Studley was appointed to preach the Conference sermon next year, with W. H. Boole, alternate. Some notices were given, the minutes were read ard adopted, the Bishop briefly ad- dressed the Conference, after which, with religious exercises, the Conference adjourned sine die, The following are the New York city and Brooklyn CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS, New York District, Rey. J. B. Merwin, P. E. New YorkK—John street, N, G. Chaney; Forsyth street, J. W. Barnhart; Alanson church, C. - Harris; Allen street, W. D. Thompson; W street, George Taylor; Second street, — Daniels; Seventh street, J. Parke, Second; Seventeenth street, W. H. Boole; Twenty-seventh street, W. H. Wardell; Thirty-seventh street, R. Meredith; Beek- man Hill, W. C, Steele; Second avenue, W. W. Bowdish; New York City Mission, W. Ross, J. 8. Howe, J. Puliman, A. Graham and K. Roden; North New York Mission, J. L. Hall. Long Island, South District. Rev. C. Fletcher, P. E, BROOKLYN—Sands street, F. P. Tower; York street, C. W. Fordham; Washington street, J. E. Searles; Johnson street, F. ©. Hill; Pacific street, W. S. Studley; First place, A. 8S. Hunt; Warren street, J. V. Saunders; William street, G. H. Ander- son; Eighteenth street, J. Simmons; Seventh ave- nue, Joseph Wild, D, D.; Hanson place, E, J. Haynes; Fleet street, B.’M. Adams; N. Bangs church, 1. J. Lansing; Embury church, S, A. Sea- man; Nostrand avenue church, C. E. Glove! eene avenue, G, A. Hubbell; Janes church, W. HH. Rus- sell; East New York, W. Platts; Cypress Hills, W. Gothard; Flatlands, 8. W. King. Long Island, North District. C. B. Sing, P. E. BRooKLYN—Summerfieid church, J. M. Buckley; Simpson church, W. R. Davis; DeKalb avenue chureh, W. P. Corbitt; Wesley church, C. B, Ford; Broadway Mission, —— 7 St. John’s church, J. A. M. Chapman; Central church, S, H, Bray; South Second street church, J. A. Roche; South Third street church, F, W. Ware; Grand street church, ©, 8. Wing; Cook street church, —— ; Nerth Fitth street church, G, Hollis; Geonard street church, H. C. Glover; Greenpoint First church, W. W. Clarke; Hunter’s Point church, N. Hubbell; Greenpoint Tabernacle, T. H, Burch; Brooklyn Mission, A. 8. Francis, THE SCHENCK ART SALE. To-day and to-morrow, at noon, are to be ap- plied, at 60 Liberty street, to the sale of 143 oil paintings in the possession of Mr. Edward Schenck, the auctioneer, It would be unwarranted to claim that all of these are fair examples of the respective artists. Among all gatherings not exceptionally choice there will be sure to lurk some weak mem- bers. In Mr. Schenck's present collection, how- ever, are at least twenty specimens that deserve partieniar commendation, and among these are roductions by Otto Erdmann, De la Hoose, E. unter, Henri Picou, Amberg, Accard, Backa- lowicz, P. Jazet, Portielje, K. I, Litschauer, Keok Keok, Kensett, Guy, Meyerheim, Angers, Rentjens, Kuwasseg, Willcox and Schloesser. TRE EXCISE BOARD. A Determination to Collect a Revenue from All Violators who Sell Without Licenses. The Commissioners of Excise profess a desire to enforce the law in every particular; yet while making these professions they direct their efforts toward compelling the dispensers of alcoholic liquors to pay into the bureau the usual license fee, and make’ little or no effort to enforce other clauses, such as the closing of the places at the hour named in the act. There are a large number of dealers in this city who not enly ignore and defy the law as to early closing, but refuse to take out licenses, The attorney of the Board is now en gaged in prosecuting all persons found selling with out licenses, THE NEW REVIEW GROUND. ration of Union Square Plaza as a Natio Guard Rendezvous. The Seventh regiment will to-day fermally inau- gurate the northern end of Union square as a parade and review ground for the National Guard in this city. In accordance with brigade orders the regiment will parade, in full uniform, with knapsacks, Overcoata rolled, and Will assemble at four o'clock P.M. The occasion will be regarded as of mere importance than an arent inspec- tion, and the regiment will undoubtedly do its prettiest. There are a few regiments in the First division which manage at all times to preserve and display & proper corps, and joremost among these stands the Seventh. It is safe, there- fore, to predict that the inspectien and review to- day, shoutd the weather be favorable, will be an exhibition worth being witnessed. Inspector Gen- eral Morris, of the Governor's staff; Major General sl r, of the First division; Lieutenant Com- mander Gurney, of the Old Guard, and other equally distinguijhed gentlemen wil be in attend- ance, little doubt but that the other companies would sures to take the gasmen, as they are bound to no union, AT THE NEW YORK WORKS the officials were coniident that their new gas- makers would be able to do all that was necessary, and that te-night the supply of gas would satisly all the public demands. The old employés had committed no violence about the works, to their Knowledge, and he did not believe that any was contemplated, The interior management was all that they could desire, and the oficials thought generally that the company had triumphed in the strike. The police were exacting about the werks, No- body was allowed to approach the East River front, and the M. P.’s, as usual, were too iond of their brief authority. While they were loafing under the command of a sergeant in front of the gas works an innocent German was severely stabbed on the corner of Twentieth street. “GOING FOR” PATRICK M’CAFFRAY. At three o’clock a short, thick-set man made his appearance at the Eighteenth precinct station house and stated his “case.” He addressed him- self to the Sergeant in rather indignant tones, and complained of having been assaulted on Tuesday evening while walking up First avenue, near Twenty-first street. He gave his name as Patrick McCaffray, connected with the Street Cleanin: Department. He leoked decidedly Teutenic, an this was the reason that he was molested, He informed his captors, who were strikers, that it was nene of their business as to what his desti- nation was, and when they were about to practice the ‘manly art’ on his person he quickly jumped on board of a Second avenue car and rode several blocks; but the age were not to be outdone, so they followed him and attacked the car, when & struggle ensued, in which McCaffray and the people in the car came off victorious, If he had not triumphed he said it was sure that they would have badly beaten him, ifnot killed him, He came to demand satisfaction. The Sergeant ordered two policemen in citizens’ clothes to follow, and they all set forth to recognize and pursue the assailants. The Sergeant stated that this was the first case of the kind that had come to his notice. The Captain said that the gasmen would not be permitted to attack citizens, whether German or Italian, and that he was thoroughly prepared for any emer- gency, and should act with vigor. The moment that they did not heed the warnings of the police he should apply the proper remedies. A MAN BRUTALLY STABBED. As a German named Peter Fuess, formerly of Chicago, was passing down Twentieth street to- ward the gas works to seek employment, he was stopped at the corner of avenue A by a party of men, who demanded his business and the reason fer his presence in this lecality, Upon his inno- cently informing them the ruflans immediately assaulted and knocked him down, and alterwards inflicted several severe wounds with a kuife in his hip and groin. He was also very severely bruised about the head, He was at once attended by Dr. Winter, and sent in an ambulance to Bellevue Hos- irene The injured man stated that he could not identify his assailants. Several extra policemen were detailed to watch the locality. TEMPER OF THE STRIKERS. The gasmen all appear disconsolate; but they claim to have received assurances of financial support from all the labor unions in this city. They disclaim having participated in or sympathized with any riotous proceedings, and, of course, are quite moody and dejected. They spend most of their time at their hall, corner of Twenty-second street and First avenue; and every effort is made to keep the men tegether, and from the streets, There is a large and dangerous class inhabiting the precinct, who rather welcome the gasmen’s strike as a pretext to disturb the peace, inaugurate a reign of terror, and profit by the plunder they might seize. THE RUMORED STRIKES. ‘cliitinnciennliasensitiasiie Not a few rnmors have been placed in circula- tion during the past few days in regard to a pro- posed strike among the employés of the street railway companies. Yesterday some enterprising attaché of an evening newspaper added the Car- penters’ and Painters’ uniens to the tail of their sensational kite. Though there is no prospect ef a strike at present, it may be weil enough to state the exact pesition of affairs among the working- men and their various organizations. Itis a well known fact that in all the trade unions the ques- tion of a strike has been hotly debated ‘ever since the last snowfall, and the anxiety to de something desperate has grown greater with every hour that has passed since St. Patrick's Day. The great numbers from the bosom of the worming class which that Saint’s cele- bration brought into the streets, warmly encouraged Citizen Banks and the other radicals to undertake @ new labor crusade. On the other nand, Kelly and a few more veterans who have the real interest of their fellow citizens at heart, and who have not yet got through shedding tears over the misery en- tailed by last Summer’s strike, counselled modera- It is impossible to prediet at the present mo- tion. Thent at what time the ball will be set gern That it will bein motion before the middle of May is pretty certain. At Germania, Teutonia, Masonic and Military Halls, there was last night not the slightest indica- tion of any organized movement. At least one of these places cannot be secured for a place of meet- ing the coming season, the proprietors having been disgusted with the occurrences of last year. Several preminent leaders in last year’s move- ment intimated to a representative of the HERALD that they would under no circumstances assist in or countenance the organization of a strike though should the men “go out’ they would feel bound to stand by them. At the various railway stables the mep are all quien and hundreds ef them, who have been ned, aflirm that they ne’ ths o ers fc of lavor are ma ¢ Fourth, Sixth, Se "ite fee on Mints ayened the ramotp in’ ropanee fie an and Belt in regal ry lines, On the latter the” empsaree are be paid an advance over their present of fifty cents a ws :—After wages as fellor the first three months of work and for the them three months an increase of twenty-five cents per day; for the third period of three months an in- crease Of fifty cents, and for the fourth period am increase of seventy-five cents over the now stand. ard dally wages, In regard to the workmen on the Eighth avenua road Mr. Wilson, the President, who certainly hag the confidence and respect ef his workmen as welt as of the public, says he anticipates no trouble. He bas never had a strike, though he gave the men an increase ef twenty-five cents per diem on their wages last Spring. He says, im addition, that not a few men have been in the employ of the com- pany as conductors or drivers for @ ‘period of over twenty years, and that, should he have occasion to empley others, there are fifty applicants a day who would gladly take their places, DEATH OF ALDERMAN PETER GILSEY, Action of the Aldermen—Letter from the Mayor, A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen took place yesterday to pass resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the Board upon the demise of Alderman Peter Gilsey. President Vance occupied the chair, The following letter was read:— Mayor's Ovrice, New York, April 9, 1803. To tur Honorasue tax Common Counci, or Tux Cite ov New Yorn :— It hecomes my painful duty to inform you of the de in this city, yesterday morning, of Mr. Peter Gilsey, an honored member of your body. Mr. Gilsey had for ™ long time been a resident ot this city. arty his business career with humble means, he ha 4 persevering industry and strict integrity. fought way Shrouee the impediments whieh surrounded him to pecuniary independence and to the honorable position which he held in the councils of our city. The decease Was thoroughly @ representative man of the class to which, more than to any other, our city owes its com- mercial pre-emmence and financial grandeai therefore, eminently fit and proper thi nis death should be solemnized by your honorable by such ic act as will inark your recoge ion of nie private virtues and his distinguished oficial position. W. F. HAVEMEYER, The following, moved by Alderman Van Schaick, was adopted :— Whereas the Board has learned with the most pro- found sorrow of the death of Peter Gilsey, one of the representatives of the people of this city in the Board of Ald..men; and whereas, by this dread dispensation of an overruling Providence, which removes men one so dniversully honored and respect many and noble qualities of and are” feariully reminded of wart, uncertainty of human afiairs and admonished that in the midst of life we. the we are in death. And, although in a measure prepared for the said event, our deceased associate having sullered, a long and paintul illness, it is still, peculiarly aflecting to be thus brought to # realization of the great loss we have sustained in being thus deprived of the cem- panionship of one whom we had learned to cherish and esteem : and whereas, in view of the intimate personal and official relations that existed between the late Alder- man Peter Giisey and the members of this Board, itis @ sacred, though sorrowiul, duty imposed upen us to bear testimony to the worth’ of our deceased associate. Of a warin and kindly dispesition, of an affable and engag- ing manner, sincere and devoted in his friendship, he delighted In the exercise of those deeds of un- ostentatious charity and benevolence which mark the true philanthropist and the xincere Christian. Conscientious and upright in his intercourse with men, he was universally known and recognized as a fitting exemplar of the noblest work of Ged—an honest man. He was essentially one of the people, having, by the innate force of his character, and by the exercise of pru- dence, energy, ability and "integrity, for all of which traits he was distingtished, raised himself trom absolute poverty toa place in the fereinost ranks of our wealthy, ntelligent and respected citizens. His death is a public Joss, He had been called to exercise, for the public weal the rare qualities with which he was endowed, and hi but recently entered upon a career of public usefulne: when he was attacked with the illness which culminate in his death; and whereas it is peculiarly fitting and ap- propriate that the bers of this Hoard should give due expression to their sorrow and shoul! manifest a proper respect for his memory, be it therefore Resolved That (he inempers of this Board sincerely laméiit and deplore the death of Alaerman Peter Gilsey, and to his afflicted family and sorrowing friends hereby tender their sincere and heartiest sympathy and condo- lence; and be it furthe Resolved, That as an evidence of their respect for the memory of'their deceased associate they will attend hi foneraf in a bedy and will wear the usual badge mourning for a period of thirty days. The Board also ordered the chamber of the Board to be draped in mourning, the fags to be displayed at half-mast on the day e! the funeral and an en- grossed copy of the above to be sent to the family. Aldermen Van Schaick, Billings, Ottendorfer, Kehr, Cooper and Reilly were appointed a commit- tee to make arrangements for the funeral, which takes place at eleven o'clock this morning. Alder- men Reilly, Morris and Monheimer were appointed to present these resolutions to the Assistant Alder- men, and the Board adjourn Action of the mt Aldermen. The Assistant Aldermen convened at noon, and, concurring in the resolutions of the Aldermen, after eulogies of deceased by the President and Messrs. Cornell and Clancy, named Messrs. Strack, Coddington, Beyea, Brucks and Foley as a commit- tee on funeral arrangements, The Boards of Alder- men and Assistant Aldermen and city officials will meet at the residence ol deceased and attend the funeral, which will ieave for Greenwood at eleven o'clock to-day. THE MASONIC FAIR. . BOIL Rte acy The Last Days of the Great Display— The Multitude of Visiters—New At- tractions—The Grand Auction Day Which is Coming. The last days of the Masonic Fair are passing, and under the hammer of the auctioneer its mul- .titudinous wonders will, on Saturday, be finally disposed of, and the curtain will drep over the bright scene that has for nearly a month been en- livened by the influx and outgo of an almost count- less multitude of visitors, Their number does not abate despite the fact that the show is in its de- cline, but rather is augmented by reason of an eagerness to participate in its opportunities before it be too late. THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAIR, like those of an Autumn, are more brilliant than even its previous history, and the throngs that fre- quent it now are compesed, partly at least, of people belonging to the highest class of seciety. There will probably be @ great rush on Saturday night and a great vieing of purchasers for the man desirable and valuable articles which will be sold. The sale will begin at about eight o'clock. Many of the lodges have recently added FRESH ATTRACTIONS to their stands. The Templar Lodge Mode ‘s§ an immense fruit cake, the weight of whic! iA one hundred pounds, Tie Ocean Lodge has on exhi- bition @ very peculiar patent chair of a new and excellent pattern, and very elaborately and richly upholstered. ‘fhe Floral Temple still retains its pristine charms, not forgetting the galaxy of beauty which hightens its interior and entices visi- tors to squander their money upon bouquets, The profits of this enterprise have been very large, thanks to the energy and generosity ef its man- ager and originator. Deputy Grand Master Edward Thorne feels greatly gratified at the success of the fair, much of which is due to his own exertions in his oMicial capacity. REAL ESTATE MATTERS, enc anceetsting Transactions Rather Dull—Sales Yester= day. Generally speaking, business was comparatively dull yesterday, no sales of any magnitude having taken place which deserve any particularizing, yet there seems to be an undercurrent of activity among private parties. For instance, to illustrate the last made assertion, we know that four lots on 104th and 105th streets, 150 feet west of Tenth ave- nue, were soid three days ago for $15,200 and yes- terday $800 bonus was oilered for the contract. There may be complaints of money scarcity and of locked-up funds, yet the real estate operators seem to know the secret of possessing themselves with means to carry on their speculations and as a gen- eral a usually succeed, ‘The following are yesterday's sales at auction:— BY MULLER, WILKINS AND CO. 22s bk. h. (front), stable (rear) and plot of ground 220 and 222 West 4lst st, w. of 7th av,, plot 40x938.9; Mr. Archibald. stable (rear) and r. t sb plot 40x, 48.b.8 nh. and 1 20 son ay., lot 25x100.5; W. R. Met BY JAMES jase of ind |., n. & of Sth st... 393 fe ‘20xs4, lease 19% years trom May 1, rent 0 per amnum, subject to one year's rent oo? due; Peter Goelet 3 235 acres salt meadow I ni 45. Dk, h amd 1, 8 8 of J. M, Brown... * AY DLERCKER, SON AND CO, 1 lot, n. & of E, 97th st., 56 Mt. w. of Lexington av., 25x 100.8; E. Scott... soso Jot, 8, & of Mth at., Moka’ 8. "Hay ward ay lot cae st, between 3d and 4th avs. 1 lot on 111th st, between 3d and 4th a A, C, PoWellecess Bueesssees Th, and |, on 1th st., between 3d and 4th avs.; H. Taylor : 2lots on HE 7 ing; Donovan & Higgin: 2 tenement houses and lots on 39th st., betwee! and lith avs. ; G, Lauter... 1 tenement h. and }. on 39th st. 4,400 » between 10th an avs., adjoining; A. Lieson, bene é To-day a number of important sales are advor+ tised to take place at the Exchange. Among them isa plot of ground, 46.8x98.8'%, 215 and 217 East Twenty-seventh street, having there on a Phik adelphia brick front two story stable, which will ba, sold by Megars. Mulle” Wilkias & Co.