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THE COURTS. THE NIXON-PHYFER TRAGEDY. Effort to Save Nixon From the Gallows---Ap- plication for a Stay of Proceedings--- Grounds of the Application and Points Raised in Opposition. THE FOLEY-PALMER CONTROVERSY. The Injunction Against Foley Sustained— Probable End of the Legal Wran- gle Over the Deputy Ohamberlainship. BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS. In the United States Circuit Court yesterday, in the matter of the application of N. W. Butler to Amtervene as a plaintiff in the suit of Lucy Fisk, executrix of James Fisk, Jr., deceased, against the Gnion Pacific Railroad Company and the Crédit Mobilier of America, Judge Blatchford granted an order allowing the application, Yesterday, in the United States Circuit Court, a dillof exceptions, extending to over 1,100 pages, ‘was filed by the plaintiff in the ease of Bowen vs. Chase, which was tried some months since before Judge Shipman, when there was a verdict for the @efendant. THE CASE OF NIXON. Application to Jadge Barrett, of the Su- preme Court, for a Stay of Proceedings— Grounds upon Which the Application is Made—The Argument Agaiust It—De- etsion Reserved. Michael Nixon, the unfortunate man now under sentence of death in the City Prison for the murder ef Oharles Phyfer in Chatham square, if he has no other friend, has one in Mr. William F. Howe, his ceunsel. Unremittingly, since the day of the sentence, Mr. Howe has labored in his behalf in preparing a bill of exceptions, with the view of ap- plying for a stay of proceedings. ‘This application ‘Was made yesterday before Judge Barrett, in the Supreme Court, Chambers. GROUNDS OF THE APPLICATION. Mr. Howe made a lengthy and forcible argument. His first point was that the record showed that the jury who were summoned and retained on the panel to try the caso were not the jury who ren- dered the verdict. His next point was tnat the Judge erred in admitting the statements, declara- tions and acts respecting the finding of the pistol. He next referred to the refusal of the Judge to charge a proposition affecting the question of doubts to which the prisoner was, as he claimed, entitled He insisted that the humanity of the law gives to the prisoner the benefit of any doubt, and that was mot only refused to him, but the jury ht well, trom the reiusal and the charge, have ‘understood that doubts upon specified questions, ‘BO Matter how important to the Mnal point, were immaterial and stiould be disregarded, It was clearly calculated to mislead thejury. There .could be no doubt upon the whole case, unless.there was @ doubt upon @ specific point, and to refuse to tell the jury that doubt upon a specific point was to enure to the prisoner's benefit, but that doubt upon the whole would so enure, was to present the matter in a light well caiculated to mislead them and to deprive the prisoner of the benetit of the doubt. Each tact necessary to the conclusion sought to be established must be proved by com- petent evidence beyond a reasonabie doubt. If the guilt of the prisoner is to be established by a Cuain of circumstances, and the jurors have @ reasonable doubt in regard to any ene of them, that one ought not te have any influence in making up their ver- dict. If the jury had doubts as to whether it was xourder or manslaughter, he insisted that he was entitled to the charge that it should be man- Slaughter. And that the Judge took away; for the Judge by his charge restricted the doubt to that ‘which would entitie him to an acquittal, depriving him entirely of the beneft of that which would re- duce the crime to manslaughter. There was also, he urged, fatal error in that portion of the Judge’s charge in which the latter stated that the design of killing might be formed on the instant of killing. He insisted that there must ve premeditation—that fs, some time belore the act under the law fn this State. ‘The moment before the act 4s sufficient time for premeditation, but not when the act and intent are simultaneous. The intent Fonehprecnde the deed, although the deed follow immediately afterwards, ‘Arter insisting that the law of 1855 gave to the prisoner the right to appeal to the Supreme Court, and from the Supreme Court Yo the Court of Appeals, he urged, in conclusion, that upon the points submitted and the questions Raised, especially considering that Judges Barrett, Pratt and Davis granted a stay of proceedings in the cases of the Wealthy prisoners Stokes and Fos- ter, and in view of the reasons given by those learned Judges those cases, the same right, the game privilege, should be accorded to poor, poverty- Stricken Nixon. THE OPPOSITION TO THE APPLICATION. Assistant District Attorney Lyon, in reply, said ‘that he had supposed this application was entirely ex parte, and he had not, thereiore, made prepara- tion. He suggested that this application should have been first made to the Court of Oyer and YTerminer and to Judge Brady, wuo tried the case, and that his reasons ior refusing should have been given in Writing, Mr. Howe said that such an application had been made to Judge Brady in the presence of the Dis- trict Attorney, and he had desired that the appli- ation be made to another Judge. Judge Barrett said there was no requirement that the Judge give his reasons in writing. Mr. Lyon argued that the objection to the panel of jurors could only be raised by special pleas; that there was no doubt raised by the testimony ex- cept by the witnesses who were utterly discredited their own testimony and entirely disbelieved by le jury; that the prisoner’s own testimony cured any defect as to the proof of the pistol being his; that the ch ge of the Judge as to the design was fn exact formity with the rule of the Court of Appeals; and, if not, no prejudice arose, since the definition of the elements of murder was clearly ge elsewhere in the charge, and that the same ing occurred in relation to the ovler exception Ww the charge. Jur Barrett intimated that he regarded Mr. Howe's request as to reasonable doubts a8 being too broad, but reserved his decision on all the ints. He added that he did not consider the tter one of judicial discretion, but to be deter- mined solely by the law. If he decided that there ‘were good legal grounds for the application he should grant it, but not otherwise. THE DEPUTY CHAMBERLAINSHIP. acai First Wind Up of the Foley-Palmer Con- troversy—Paimer Victorious and Foley Left Out in the Cold. Since the passage of the new cnarter very slight interest attaches to the controversy between City Chamberlain Palmer and John Foley growing out of the claim of the latter to the position of Deputy Chamberlain by virtue of his appointment to this position by the Comptroller. When the fight be- gan the legal counter blows were fast and furious, and the public looked on with no little interest nd was worked up to quite a pitch of anxiety ag te the resuit. It looked first as though grey was gol to win; but when Judge rbour, holding Special Term of the Superior Court, granted an injunction interdicting him from assuming the functions of the office to which he claimed to have been appointed, or in any way meddling with the affairs of the Deputy, Chainber- lam, the tide of sentiment changed and bets were on ‘Palmer. But Foley, who is a fightist—legal fightist we mean, of course—as well as reformer, carried the case to the Superior Court, General Term, and there sought to have the injunction set aside. DECISION OF THE CASE. ‘The Judges, consisting of Judges Monell, Curtis and Freeaman, listened very patiently to the pro- fonged ents of counsel, pro and con, and then as patiently pondered over their decision, paving en two months’ time in which to give it ‘The decision was announced yesterday, Judge Monell giving the opinion of the Court. Aster announcing no judication upon the question of title to the oMce, he holds that, as Walter B, Palmer, the Deputy Chamberlain, 18 in possession, Going the dutics of the office, he is in there de facto under color of title, and must be considered | ure Deputy Chamberlain until Mr. Foley estab- his right to the office by action of quo war- Yanto through the State Attorney General, and that ap to that t berlain has a right to re- him as a stranger and to eject him by force Pee te mpoe. the Boe) or = Ca ore peace! way, apply to the Conrt of Equity toexercise ita old chance Juris- diction of restraining intrusion. Ju Curtis gave ® dissenting opinion, He holds that the Comptrol- ler has the power to appoint the Chamberlain, but that Mr. Foley not havii ebtained possession of the office, must establish NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, MAY 4, 1873—QUADRUPLE SHEET. is tm an action ef quo before he can oust the —— incumbent, who is now de Saco Depo, berlain; but as it does not appear that Mr. Hens intends force or violence, an injunction should not issue on the mere suspicion of the incumbent that he may be ousted. The MYFEOT OF THE Ra i ig sustaining the action o: ur and con- tinuing nee injunction. The probability is that owing to the complications that have since arisen rejation to the City Chamberlain’s office, through the passage of the new charter, to which reference has already been made, the matter will end where it is, and nothing further come of tt, except the pocketing of good round fees by the opposing counsel. BUSINESS in THE OTHER OOURTS. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT. The New York Central Railroad Serip Dividend Tax. Before Judge Woodraff. Indge Woodruff sat in the United States Circuit Court yesterday to hear a motion on the part of the New York Central Railroad Company why an in- Junction should not be issued by the Court restrain- ing Collector Bailey, of Albany, from collecting the scrip dividend tax claimed by the government to be due by the railroad company. It appears that the Collector has seized certain property, engines, &c., belonging to the railroad company, for non- payment ol the tax, and has advertised this prop- erty for sale on Monday next. Hence the motion of yesterday to restrain the sale. unsel for the New York Central addressed the Court in snepors of the motion and urged the non- liability of the company to the gare of the tax. Solicitor General Phillips and District Attorney Crawley resisted the motion, urging that they be- lieved the Court had no jurisdiction in the matter. sudae Woodrut! delivered a brief opinion. Here- fused the motion for the injunction on the ground that, ag the Collector and the New York Central Railroad Company were citizens of the same State, there was no jurisdiction in the United States Cir- cuit Court to interfere in the matter. aenapeien for the injunction was accordingly leniet UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS’ COURT. The Case of Car) Vogt. Before Commissioner White. Yesterday in the United States Court the case of Carl Vogt, a Prussian subject, wro is charged with having murdered the Count de Bols de Bianco in Brussels, Belgium, was called on before Commis" sioner Kenneth G, White. It will be remembered that about a week ago Judge Blatchford, on a writ of habeas corpus and certiorari in this matter, de- cided that, though the alleged crime was eom- mitted in Belgium, the Prussian government has a right, under the terme of their treaty of eXtradition with the United States, to demand the removal of Vogt to Prussia to be there tried for the offence imputed to him: The result of this decision was to remit the prisoner back to the custody of the Marshal and empower Commissioner White to proceed with the taking of testimony astothe alleged criminality of Vogt. When the case was called on yesterday, Mr. Solomons, counsel for the German Empire, asked for an adjournment for a week, on the ground that the depositions, which had been taken in Belgium, being voluminous, covering as they did some three hun- dred or four hundred pages, had not been entirely translated. He might mention taat the evidence was of a circumstantial character and the exam- ination would occupy at least a month, unless the Gommyasionee conciuded to give up to ital! his time. Counsel for the prisoner stated that Mr. Kintzing having withdrawn from the case, and he (counsel) having only recently come into it, he was not quite familiar with the details; but if there was any eral testimony to be given, that might be pro- ceeded with now. Mr, Solomons replied that he preferred intro- ducing the depositions first; subsequently he would introduce such oral evidence as he had to offer. He, therefore, asked an adjournment for a week. Counsel for the prisoner observed that he did Not object to the adjournment; but he would like rt Selomons to send him a copy of the deposi- tions. Mr. Solomons said he did not see how he could do that, as it would be utterly impossible te have the transiation of the depositions made and the translation compared with the original before Thursday or Friday next. Counsel would, how- ever, have full opportunity to examine and read the depositions. ‘The examination was accordingly adjourned to Saturday next, SUPERJOR COURT—GENERAL TERM. Decisions. By Judges Barbour, Monell and Van Vorst. John Murphy vs. Joseph H. Lippe.—Judgment and order affirmed, with costs. Opinion by Judge Monell. Franz Emerick,—Judgment Elias affirmed. John PD, Simmons vs. Charles V. Lyons.—Judg- ment and order aflirmed, with costs. Opinion by Judge Monell. Mary Ludington, administratrix, vs. Abraham B. Miller et al.—Order reversed and new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide the event. Opinion by Judge Monell, Judge Barbour dissent- ing. ‘Sawara Coleman vs. Van Burgh Livingston,— Judgment and order reversed and new trial ordered, with costs to the appellant to abide the event. Opinion by Judge Monell. Louis Jones vs. James O’Brien, Sherif.—Same, Opinion by Judge Van Vorst. Jacob Talcott vs. Miles Beldrig.—Same. Opinions by Judges Barbour and Van Vorst. William Van Dit Minden ys, Meyer Elsas et al.— Order and judgment appealed from reversed, judg- ment ordered in favor of plaintif on the demurrer, with costs and iberty to defendant to answer. Opinion by Judge Van Vorst. E, M. Batley vs. Alison W. Griswold et al.—Ver- dict set aside and new trial ordered, costs to abide event. Opinion by Judge Van Vorst. John L, Gurrare vs. Solomon L, HohenthaL— Order of Special Term granting a new trial affirmed, with costs to respondent to abide event. Opinien by Judge Van Voorst. Jacob Schneider vs. Patrick McCabe at al.—Order appealed from reversed, with costs to President to abiae event. Opinion by Judge Van Vorst. Davis Durrel vs. The English Evangelical Church, &c, in the city of New York.—Order afirmed. Opinion by Judge Barbour. By Judges Barbour, Saath Sedgwick and Von orst. Elizabeth N. Cockey at al vs. Frederick N. Hurd.—Orcer affirmed, with $10 costs, with leave to appellant to renew motion upon payment of costs. Opinion by Judges Freedman and Barbour. By Judges Barbour, Freedman and Sedgwick. James 38 vs. George Whitetield.—Judgment aMrmed, with costs, Opinion by Judge Sedgwick, dissenting opinion by Judge Barbour. SUPERIOR COURT—SPECIAL TERM. Decisions. By Judge Sedgwick. Baldwin vs. White.—Motion denied; defendant to have ten days’ turther time to answer. Justice vs. Lang and Another.—Motion denied on the ground of want of power. Caudies, Jr., v8. Merchants’ Fire Insurance Com- ee granted unless plaintiff file suflicient nd, &c. Thompson vs. Ruckman.—Order of reference. po) vs, Ridgely et al.—Order that commission issue. Kaebler vs. Stumme.—Order for judgment for dejendant on demurrer, with costs, Stuffin vs. Rose.—Proceedings dismissed. By Judge Freedinan. Freaeiken vs. Guardian Mutual Life Insurance Compatty.—Memorandum for eounsel. Harris vs. Panama Railroad Company.—On pre- sentation of an engrossed or printed copy of the case as required by rule 19 of this Court the case will be marked, settled and ordered on file, 4 By Judge Van Vorst. Herman vs. Herman.—Order for reference. MARINE COURT, Decisions. By sedge Joachimsen, Eddy vs. Franke.—Motion denied, with costs to. Bach vs. Plaintiff. (See decision with Clerk. Ciezielski vs. Breman, Hunski vs. Bott, Frieden- berg vs. Lowenstein, Uoate vs. Elmes, Rosenfield vs. Palmer, Halloway vs. Devlin and Newman vs, Heinze.—Orders of substitution, Pike vs, O’Rourke, Levy vs. Rosenbaum.— Motiens denied, with $7 eosts. (See decisions with Clerk.) Menzies vs. Montgomery.—Order for judgment against defendants. Salmon vs. Snevely.—Order opening default, with costs to be paid te plaintiff. Holmes va, Wing.—Order for commission, Russ vs, Mahlbach.—Order for judgment in favor of plaintum COURTS FOR MAY. A new and interesting feature in connection with the State Courts is the recent passage of an act by the Legisiature enlarging the civil jurisdiction of the Superior Court and Court of Common Pleas in this city, This act gives to these Courts “hence. forth origimal jurisdiction, at law and in equity, concurrent and coextensive with the Supreme Court, of all civil actions and of all special pro- ceedings of-a civil nature.” The offect of this extension of the power of these two Courts will begin to develop itself during the present month. It will serve to equalize the business of Courts, and must, of course, be productive of eater despatch disposing of the business be- re the Courts. Grounds for grumbling at the verbial “law's delay’ will not exist cer: to e extent tee have heretofore, and, taken al- together, the change cannot be otherwise than tape) Geant. best results alike to judges, law- yers From present indications the May term promises to be a busy one in all the Courts, Im the Supreme Court, General Term, which meets on Monday— Judges Ingraham, Brady and Davis on the bench— @ decision is expected in the Stokes case, and it is pris trans that the case of Nixon may be ar- gued before them—that is, if the application for a Stay of proceedings meets with a favorabie re- nse. Judge Brady will continue to preside in the Court of Oyer and Terminer. He shows still an unyielding determination to fight it out off the line he began in January if it takes all Summer, and make clear most of owr criminal calendar. Judge Barrett will hold Circuit, Part 2,and Judge Fancher, Chambers. In the Snperjut, Court, General Term, Jndges Bar- bour, Freedman and Sedgwick will preside. Judge Curtis will hold Special Term, Judge Van Vorst ie aD Part 1, and Judge Monel) Trial Term, art In the Court of Common Pleas Judges Robinson and Larremore will preside at General Term. Judge Loew will hold Part 1, Trial Term, and Judge J F. Daly Special Term. COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS, The Gould-Marrin Fiasco. Before Judges Shandley, Coulter and Cox. The Court of Special Sessions yesterday was crowded with @ motley assembiage of lawyers, witnesses, spectators, &c., all drawn there by the Yeport that the case of Jay Gould vs. Joseph J. Marrin was to be tried. It will be remembered that on last Wednesday Marrin assaulted Gould in Delmonico’s, striking him in the face and causing his nose to bleed copiously. Marrin was at the time notified to appear at the Tombs Police Court and give bonds for trial. After considerable business had been transacted yesterday Mr. Clerk Johnson in stentorian tones cried out “Joseph J. Marrin—Jay Gould.” Mr. Gould responded, but from Marrin there was no answer. Mr. Fullerton, counsel fer Mr. Gould, then stood up and said:—“Your Honor, I appear here for Mr. Gould in the character of a public prosecutor by courtesy and consent of the District Attorney. Our witnesses are all here, and we are ready to proceed in the case.”* Justice Shandley replied :—“The defendant is not here, as I have béen informed, therefore I think re case had better be postponed until next Tucs- jay. “But, Your Honor, I cannot come here next week. My business engagements are very numer- ous a8 wilikeep me occupied during the entire ‘week. “Well, then,’ replied His Honor, ‘‘wait here a little while and perhaps Mr, Marrin will put in an appearance.” ir. Fullerton acquiesced, and, alter a short con- sultation with Mr. Gould, concluded to allow the case to stand over until next court day. The distinguished party shortly after left the court room. About half-past‘ twelve, after the Court had ad- journed, Mr. Algernon Sydney Sullivan, accompa- nied by Mr, Joseph J. Marrin and the latter's brother, appeared in the corridor of the Tombs, Mr. Marrin was very much excited over the fact that the trial had been appointed and that he had not been present. Alter this case had been disposed of a very pecu- lar case of assault and battery came up, in which Counsellor Abe Hummel! appeared for the defence. A yangiwoman named Christine Nebel accused an old man named Martin Reed with having assaulted her in the street. Justice Shandley—What did he do to you? Christine—I can gar nicht fur steyen. Justice Shandiey—Interpreter, what does she say? s dntenifteter—sne says she don’t understand Eng- n. ‘ Justice Shandley—Ask her what this man did 0 her Interpreter (laughing)—She says he met her in the street and turnea i? his nose at her. Justice Shandley (as if disgusted)—You are dix charged. Go away. Counsellor Hummel, laughingly, thanked His Honor, and the prisoner came around and shook his hand warmly. ESSEX MARKET POLICE COUAT Horse Stealing and Money Snatching. Thomas Carrigan was arrested yesterday on com. plaint of Philip Collins, of 53 Pike street, who charges that he stole five horses from him on the 30th ultimo, Collins says that Carrigan came to him in com- Pany with a friend and bargained for the horses in question, agreeing to pay for them $400. Before any money was paid over, however, Carrigan in- vited the complainant into a neighboring saloon for the purpose of imbibing something in the way of refreshment. Coiling accepted the invita- tion, leaving Carrigan’s friend in the yard in charge of the horses. When the two returned from the saloon neither the horses nor Mr. Carrigan’s friend were anywhere to be found. Collins atonce accused Carrigan of being an accessory to the theit, Whereupon that individual assured Mr. Col- lins that if he would come up to his place the follow- ing day he would pay him for the animals. Coliins went up to Twenty-fourth street the next morn- ing, but Carrigan was not there, nor had he been seen since the previous day, Detectives were at once placed on his track, and yesterday they suc- ceeded in arresting him, but did not recover the horses. Justice Shandley, before whom the pris- oner was taken, committed him for trial in the General Sessions; but during the afternoon Alder- man Mehrbach, one of the witnesses in the Scan- nell trial, walked into Court and ave bail in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance when wanted. This is not the first time Mr. Carrigan has been arrested. A few days ago he was brought before Justice Scott, at the Essex Market Police Court, charged with stealing $120 from a Brooklyn party to whom he had sold a horse. When the man put down the money fer the animal Carrigan grabbed it and then refused to give up the horse, On this charge he was held for trial in the sum of $500, JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT. The Examination of the Truck Rob- bers—They Are Committed Without Bail, The examination im the case of Lawrence Hines, of No. 758 Tenth avenue, and Peter Donnelly, re- siding on the same avenue, between Fifty-sixth and Fifty-seventh streets, charged with svealing a truck, loaded with trunks belonging to William H. Gale, a lawyer, of Nos. 100 and 102 Broadway, about six o’clock on the evening of the Ist of May, came up before Justice Ledwith, at Jefferson Market Police Court, yesterday. The truckman, Michael McGuire, testified that Donnelly got on the truck, telling him that he was going to ride up town with him; subsequently, and when near Eleventh street, the prisoner Lawrence Hines also got on the truck and put off a boy who had been placed there to watch the load, and then cut loose one ef the trunks and it fell to the ground; deponent jumped off to replace it, when Donnelly seized the reins and drove rapidly oif; he followed and _ at- tempted to get on the truck, when Don- nelly resisted him and in the mélée was pushed to the ground. Hines remained on the load and drove off with it. Mr. Gale, who had followed truck in a coupé, now came up, and, as special Deputy Sherif, arrested Donnelly, and subsequent- ly turned him over to @ police officer. Hines was afterwards arrested and the property recovered. Mr. Gale testified that the value of trunks and con- tents was $6,170. The prisoners were committed without bail to answer. . Grand Larceny. Louise Jienhamer, a servant, was accused by her employer, Eliza Davenport, of 238 Greene street, with stealing $50 from her room. She was com- mitted to answer. A colored man by the name of Bird, employed at 107 West Nineteenth street, was charged by Martha Price with stealing from her $43, constituting the larger part of her savings. He was locked up to answer. BROOKLYN COURTS, CITY COURT. The Retirement of Judge Thompson. A meeting of members of the Bar was held yes- terday morning for the purpose of taking appropri- ate action with reference to the retirement of Judge George Thompson from the bench of the City Court. There were present, among others, Corpo- ration Counsel William ©. De Witt, County Judge Moore, United States District Attorney Tenney, Assistant District Attorney Cullen, Deputy County Clerk Barnard, P. Keady, 8. D, Morris, Thomas E. Pearsall, General Crooke, Henry Hagner, ex-Judge Troy, B. F. Tracy, N. B. Morse, R, H. Chittenden, John Greenwood’ and 'W. E. Robinson, Ex-Judge Morse presided. Ex-Judge Thompson, in whose honor the meeting was called, was also present, having been escorted to the room by & committee. General Crook, on behalf of the meeting, presented the Lie Judge with @ handsomely engrossed testimonial book, containing the following senti- ment: The members of the Bar of Kings county, on the re tirement of the Hon. George Thompson from the Bench the City Court of Brooklyn, wish to express their re- gret atthe severance of thé relati ny between them. For six years these relations have existed, and for more than half the period Judge Thompson alone dis- charged the judicial duties of that Court. Throughout his whole term those duties have been discharged with ability and honor. The ample legal knowleaxe which Judge Thompson brought with him to the Bench had so ripened with his judiclal practice and experience as to Impress us deeply with the suiticiency and clearness of lus Jegal opinions and decisions, Much more honor to him that his firmness of pui ‘and honesty of thought isapproved, We tender to Judge Thompson our respect, Setoom and regard for our past intercourse, with our best wigan’ his happiness in the future. by the members of the Bar.) Ex-Jndge THOMPSON jonded, expressing his thanks for the honor conferred upon him in this expression of the feclings of the members of the Addresses were also made by John Greenwood, the first Judge ot the City Court; A. J. Spooner and ex-Judge James yy. And, as ex-Judge ‘een fatends 8) to sail Europe, & ee Was appointed to make arrapgemepts to escort him down the Bay. His successor is Judge Reynolds, who assumed the bench May 1 for @ term of fourteen years. SURROGATE’S COURT. Last Week’s Business. Before Surrogate Veeder. During the past week the Surrogate admitted to probate the wills of Henry Vandyke, of the town of Gravesend; Ann Kenzie, of the town of New Utrecht; Nicholas Kallmayer, Ezra H. Ferry, Mariah J. Denton, Wilhelmina Feldman, Frederick 0. Deg- ener, George Pearson, Bridget Morgan and James Dadson, all of the city of Brooklyn. Letters of administration were granted in the es- tates of the following named deceased Nee — Adam Gordon, of the city of Havana, Cuba;‘Thomas L, Wilcox. ‘Tobias D. Grodjinski, Michael Rughes, John McDonald, Conrad Egling, Peter Gash, Caro- line Seig, Charles Hughes, Albert 8, Cone, Franz Scheller and Rhoda Lynen, ali of the city of Brook- 2. Letters of guardianship of the estate of Margery Dobbin were granted to Etizabeth Dobbin; of Annie L. Bunce, Nathan E. Bunce, Mary E. Bunce and Alice E. Bunce, to Charles Bunce ; of Irving 8. Phil- lips and Sara J, Phillips, to Julia L. Phillips; of William Orth, Anna Orth and Lawrence Orth, to Christian Schumann; of John Edwards and Duncan Edwards, to Thomas Stratton, all of the city of Brooklyn, THE ANNIVERSARIES. Scattering of the Societies—The Pro- grammes as Announced. It is almost proverbial that “anntversary week” is rainy, and the present beginning of May gives Just color of truth to the proverb. For a few years Past there has been a tendency to discontinue the anniversaries as a peculiar feature of May gather- ings, but this tendency scems te have taken an- other tnrn this year, and several of the most proml- nent religious and benevolent associations of the country which used to meet in New York have ar- ranged to meet in other cities. The Baptist organ- izations, for instance, will hold their yearly meet- ings in Albany this month; the Congregationalists, whose annual gatherings in Brooklyn heretofore were sucha feature of the anniversaries, will meet elsewhere this year. Among those that have arranged to hold their annual meetings here and have announced their programme are the jollowing organizations :— SUNDAY, May 4—Evening,—Annnal sermon before the American Female Guardian Society, in the Northwest Reformed chureh, corner of Fifty-sev- enth street and Madison avenue, Rev. Dr. Ganse, pastor, . Annual sermon before American Home Mis- sionary Society, Broadway Tabernacle, this even- ing. froxpay, May 5—Evening.—Anniversary of the New York Union Theological Seminary, in Madison square Presbyterian church, Rev. Dr. Adams, pas- tor. Professor K. D, Hitchcock will address the graduates, ‘WEDNESDAY, May 7.—Annual business meeting of the American Female Guardian Society (for ladies only), at the Home, Twenty-ninth street, near Madison avenue, hall-past ten and hall-past two o'clock. Forty-eighth annual meeting of the American Tract Society, Fourth avenue Presbyterian church, at nine o’clock A. M. Twenty-(ifth anniversary of the settlement or Silver Wedding of the Rev. Dr. Chapin, in the Fourth Universalist church, Fitth avenue and Forty-ffch street, at half-past two and eight o'clock. Annual meeting of the American Home Mission- ary Society, at their rooms, Bible House, at four o’clock P. M. SUNDAY, May 11.—Anniversary of the American Tract Society general meeting in the Memorial Presbyterian church, Fifty-third street and Madison avenue, evening. TuESDAY, May 13.—The Board of Delegates of American Israelites will meet in the Thirty-lourth street synagogue at seven o'clock P, M. ‘The New York and Hudson River Conference of Unitarian ministers will meet in the Church of the Messiah, Park avenue and Thirty-fourth street, in the evening. WEDNESDAY, May 14,—The same conference will continue its session at the same place. ‘The annual meeting of the New York Association of Universalists will be held at some place to be hereatter designated, TUESDAY, May 20.—The anniversary of the New York Sunday School Union at several churches in this city. ' The Female Suffragists and the Peace Society and Five Points and Howard Missions will also meet here next week. REAL ESTATE GOSSIP. Close of a Week’s Stagnancy—May Mov- ing Blamed for the Inactivity—Hopes for Bettering—The New York Industrial Exposition—Public Aid Requested—An Honest Expenditure of the Money De- manded=—The Extension of New York Northward—The Political Lava Beds of Westchester. When on Monday last we published a long array of advertisements, setting forth the sales of prop- erty to be held during the week, the impression prevailed that the market would be, if not bril- liant, at least lively and active; but, alas! for hu- man expectations, such was not the case. The various large parcels offered up for disposal were either withdrawn on account of orders received from the referee or postponed, or, not bringing satisfactory prices, bought by the parties offering the same, The first essay in this line was made on Monday, when the five brick houses, owned by “Boss” Tweed, commencing corner of Broadway and Twenty-first street, which Messrs. Muller, Wilkins & Co. offered for sale by order of the Court, were withdrawn that day and the sale postponed for two weeks. The property of Walter Roche, to be “auc- tioned” off, by order of the trustees guarding the’ fomsln ing. assets of the Guardian Savings Bank, brought for the first few parcels such beggarly amounts that it was thought a piece of tully to com tinue the sale under the existing bearish aus- ices. The combination sale of the Clarkson éstate and others likewise proved a chimera, and 80 on to the end ofthe chapter. Thus, taken alto- gether, the week’s business was a fizzle, and a good share of the blame for the result may be laid on the unfortunate 1st of May, a period dreaded and berated by all who are unfortunate enough not to live in their own houses, and are compelled to be left to the tender mercy of flint-hearted land- lords and bullying truckmen, But the agony ts happily over, and while we take a breathing spell we thank our stars that another year intervenes before another May Day comes around, and hope for a revival in the traffic of landed property. TBE AMERICAN WORLD'S FAIR. The public meetings for the free discussion of im- provements affecting real estate in Harlem and its vicinity, which originated at Lincoln Mall, in 125th street, in at eietinel to all selfish plans and schemes of “hole and eorner”’ juntas, signalized their latest effort for their locality on Monday evening last by the adoption of a resolution favoring the construc- tion of an industrial exhibition paiace on the grounds now occupied by the National Cattie Yard, and bounded by Ninety-cighth and 102d streets, Third and Fourth avenues. The accessibility of this location by horse cars and steam- boats and by more rapid conveyance over the main route for steam railroad transit through the city, along the westerly boundary of tue site, together with its contiguity to the Cen- tral Park, and its otherwise commanding charac- teristics in respect to elevation, view, &c., renders it eminently suitable for the purpose. The ex+ ample of the Central Park, a8 was pertinently ob- served in the preamble to the resolution, amply demonstrates the wisdom of liberal public expen- ditures for such objects in the promotion of the trade and general prosperity of the city; and the citizens and taxpayers assembled at the meeting were fully justified, in their further statement to their representatives at the State capital, that an Industrial Exhibition, of the magnitude, grandeur and usefainess proposed, is worthy of their en- couragement by means of appropriations to se¢- cure such @ desirable consammation. PUBLIC AID DESIRED, On the next day a committee from the meetin; proceeded to Albany and had interviews with al the city members of the Senate, where the Indus- trial Exhibition Company's bill for public atd to their crystal palace is now pending. The commit- tee ascertained that there was no serious jmpedi- ment to aid for such a measure per se; indeed, the idea may be set down as directly popular, so much 80 that the principal promoters of the pendin Beet in the Senate claim that it will pass that ody in its present shape, just as it came trom the Assembly, But, outside of this influence there is a GENERAL DISTRUST of this particular measure as a legacy of the eta times, and as not offering adequate security for its cet good results if aided at the public charge, ‘ully appreciating the prevalence of such a senti- ment, the committee were not inclined to attempt to dissipate it, but simply discharged their duty to their constituents in representing their wishes as javorable to the public patronage of an Industrial Exhibition at the proposed location if managed and conducted in an honest and responsible manner, ‘The bill for THE ANNEXATION OF THE WESTCHESTER TOWNS of Morrisania, Kingsbridge and West Farms to the city of New York passed the Senate on Thursday bf @ Vote of 20 to 4, thus making, with the three dissenting votes in the Assembly, an aggregate of exactly seven votes recorded against this grand measure of municipal advancement in both houses of the State Legislature. These now historical as well as mystical seven may be generously passed to the credit of the doughty “benezers” of Harlem, who remained truly implacable even into their “last dlitch,’’ while their lesse self- coadjutors of the OAL LAVA BEDS OF LOWER WESTCHESTER kept discreetly in the background during the late legislative contest, in the nope of thereby Margi identification as rebels against the popular will, and have since actually repudiated any counte- Dance of such obstructive movements against an- a nexation as were conducted by the “Ebenczer” brotherhood. In this discomfiture and desertion there is some- thing solemn and impressive, and even touching, and the occasion is particularly inopportune for the application to “Ebenezerism” of the biting words of @ well-known real estate specuiator, concerning “local associations, made up only of those in the locality they represent, that are nothing but rings for the burthening of the whole city with an unne- cessary extravagance in parks, boulevards and avenues.’ ‘There isa fit time for everything; bnt this se- verity of invective, as uttered against the Har- lem “obstructives,” admits of no excuse, While their lately accumulated woes and injuries are yet ‘so fresh in thelr remem- brances and so‘poignant in their impressions. So shall be sacred to silence the sorrows of the Sen- ator, whose sudden subsidence from the sessions of the Senate showed the shocked sensibility of sensitive soul. “LET US HAVE PEACE,’? uf the peace be only a piece of Westchester county, annexed to the corporate limits of the city of New York, and cut up into building lots that will be Salable in the good time coming sos the multitudes Kas are in the ardent pursuit of cheap and decent omes, The following private sales were reported to us yesterday :— Mr. V. K. Stevenson, Jr., sola the 3-story brick house No. 45 East Eighteenth street, between Broadway and Fourth avenue, 20x46, lot 92 feet. All cash for $23,000, A. L, Moraecai sold the 4-story, high stoop brown stone house No. 6 West Fifty-second street, 25x65x 3g block, for $75,000, Also the 4 lots on the north- west corner of New avenue and 109th street, 100.11 X09,6X103,4X78, on the street, for $20,000, eo MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. Marrica. BARRE—REDELL.—On Sunday, March 30, 1873, at the residence of the bride’s parents, 66 Chariton street, by the Rey, George M. McCampbell, JULIAN BARRE tO CLARA D. REDELL, stepdaughter of John Valentine, all of this city, No cards, Benpit—Scuirrer.—On Wednesday, April 30, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Rev. Adler, Louis A. BENDIT to REBECCA SCHIF- , both of this city, uerth, Frankfort and Brussels papers please popy. BROWN—BURKB.—On Wednesday, April 30, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by the yort Rev. William Quinn, V. G., MARTIN B. BROWN to TILLIE, daughter of Edward Burke, Ei all of this city. CROxsON—SNopGRass.—On Wednesday evening, April 30, at the residence of the bride’s parents, by Rev. I, H. Blair, W. 8. CRoxson to Miss MARY SNopoRass, both of this city. No cards. EDWARDS—MCCOLELUM.—On Wednesday, April 30, vat the residence of the bride’s parents, by the Rev. Father Everett, WILLIAM F. EDWARDS, of South- aimpton, England, to Macaig F., daughter of John McCollum, of this city, _SEORGE—WHEELER.—At the residence of the tAde’s parents, on Monday, April 28, by the Rev. Mr. Schautiler, Mr. James Groner, of London, Eng- land, to Miss NELLIE WHERLER, of this city, « IRVING—BARLING.—In Harlem, on Sunday, De- cember 1, 1872, by the Rev. W. W. Bowdish, EDWARD W. InviNG to Mary, daughter of Joseph Barling, Bq. . Baltimore and Richmond papers please copy. HaMMiTt—CRaAIG.—In this city, on Wednesday, the 30th ult., at St. Luke’s church, by the Rev. Frederick Sill, JosspH Hamairr, Esq. of this en to Miss Mary Lucina Craia. hiladeiphia, Providence and Port Jervis papers please copy. Kocu—Rosswoa.—On Tuesday, April 22, 1873, at St. Ann’s church, by the Key. Thomas Preston, Joun Kocn to CHRISTINE, eldest daughter of Con- stantine Rosswog, all of this cily. MENGELSON—TUTHILL.—On Wednesday, Aprtl 30, at St. Ann’s church, Eighteenth street, near Fifth avenue, by the Rev. Dr. Gallaudet, CakL F, MEN- GBL8ON, Of Riga, Russia, to ADDIE k., daughter of the late Andrew J. Tuthin, of New York. OWEN—STi1RK.—On Thursday, May 1, by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, WILLIAM SUMMON OWEN to Mrs. Lizziz WILLIS STIRK, both of Brooklyn. POHALSKI—POHALSKI—On Monday, the 28th ult., at the residence of the bride’s brother, in Dayton, Ohio, be the Rev. Isaac M,. Wise, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr, P. POHALSKI to Miss EstuER D, Po- HALSKI, of this city. PovchER—MILKS.—On Tuesday, April 29, by the Rey. Charles Graham, Mr. WALTER T. POUCHER to Miss Jessi M. MILKS, all of New York. Uswego (N. Y.), Springfield (Mass,) and Brattle- boro (Vt.) papers please copy. ‘TOOPER—VAN STEENBERGH.—At the residence of the bride’s other, by Rey. Peter E, Kipp, on Wed- nesday, April 30, 1873, MORTIMER G. ToorER, of New York city, to HENRIETTA VAN STKENBERG, daughter ofthe late James E, Van Steenberg, of Fishkill, N. Y. WOLF—NELSON.—On Wednesday, April 30, at the residence of the bride’s parent’s, by the Rev. Dr. Adler, 8. HaNRY WoLr, son of the late Abram Woll, of Cincinnati, to AMELIA, daughter of Hyman Nel- son, Esq., of this city. Cincinnati papers please copy. Birth Betr.—On Thursday, May 1, the wife of EpMUND GRAnAM BELL, of a daughter. Belfast (Ireland) papers please copy. Died. ALpricn.—Suddenly, of consumption, on Friday, May 2, at his late residence, 237 Delancey street, David ALDRICH, aged 56 years, 2 months and 15 days. The relatives: and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the tuneral, from the Willett street Methodist Episcopal church, on Mon- day, the 5th inst., at one o'clock P. M. K.—Suddenly, on Friday, May 2, AARON P. , in the 63d year of his age. The tives and friends of the family are re- quested to attend the funeral services, on Sunday, May 4, at Spring street Presbyterian church, near Varick street, at half-past one P, M., without fur- ther notice. BROOKS.—SOCIETY OF TAMMANY, OR COLUMBIAN ORDER.—Brothers—You are respectiully requested to attend the funeral services of our iate brother, James Brooks, at Grace church, this day, at two P.M. By order of AUGUSTUS SCHELL, Grand Sachem. JorL 0. STEVENS, Secretary, Brown.—In Brooklyn, on Friday, May 2, of meumonia, AGNES LAWRENCE, wife of De Witt C, rown, Funeral services at her !ate residence, 67 First place, Brooklyn, on Monday, the 6th inst., at four o'clock P, M. Friends and acquaintances of the tJamily are invited to attend. Interment at Syra- cuse, N. Y. Coox.—In Brooklyn, on Thursday evening, May 1, Ruopa J., widow of Miles Cook, in her 824 year. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 438 Kent ave- nue, on Sunday, May 4, at two o’clock P.M. Compron.—On Thursday, May 1, 1873, ANTHONY ComrTon, in the 85th year of his age. Funeral services on Sunday, May 4, at his late residence, 131 West Thirteenth street, at tive o’clock P, M. Interment in Platnfield, N. J. CorrreELL.—On Saturday morning, May 3, of con- gestion of the brain, PAUL, youngest child of Henry and Cynthia Durfee Cottrell, aged 1 year, 2 months and 19 days. Funeral services will be held at 104 Vanderbilt ae Brooklyn, on Tuesday, May 6, at two o’clock Buffalo papers please copy. On Saturday, May 3, after a lingering ill- NIE H. K., youngest daughter of Alice and zdmund Daly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the faneral, trom her late residence, 317 West Forty- fifth street, on Monday, April 5, at nine o’clock A. M., thence to the Church of the Holy Cross, where a solemn requiem will be offered up for the repose of her soul. , Davis.—On Thursday, May 1, Witttam Davis, in his 434 year, The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 319 Water street, at two o'clock P. M., on Sunday, a 4. Ecxert.—In Washington, D. C., on Thursday, May 1, Etwoop Dore Eckert, son of General Thomas T. Eckert, aged 12 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral, from oe os House, this (Sunday) afternoon, at two o'clock. Fenr.—In Hoboken, on Saturday, May 3, Mrs, CAROLINE FEHR, in the 71st year of her age. Funeral will take place on Monday afternoon, May 5, at 2 o'clock, from 300 Garden street, Hoboken. ‘BOsT.—At Marshland, Staten Island, on briday morning, May 2, SAMUEL H. Frost. Friends of the lamily are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, from his late residence, on Monday aiternoon, May 5, at one o'clock, and at the Moravian church, New Dorp, at two o'clock. Seueaee will be at Vanderbilt's landing on ar- rival of the 10 A. M. boat trom New York, GARGAN.—On ba May 2, 1873, Francis J. Gan GAN, aged 6 years an 2 months, son of Dennis and Lucy Gargan, Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, May 4, from the residence of his parents, 303 Court street, corner of Degraw, Brooklyn, at half-past one o'clock P. M. GassNER.—On Friday, May 2, Sanam D., wife of Peter A, Gassner, in the 36th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfally invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 16 Jones street, on Monday, at one o'clock P. M. GULPEATHEeR,—On Friday morning, May 2, OWEN J., oulv aon of Owen and Catharine Gilleather, aged 26 years and 10 months. he relatives and friends of the family are in- vited to attend the funeral, on Sanday, the 4th inst., at one o'clock, from the residence of his father, 412 West Thirty-eighth street, between Ninth and Tenth avenues. GiLMoR.—On. ee: May 2, Romer? GiLMor, late sergeant of the New York police, in the 72d year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend his funeral, m his late residence, $74 Gates avenue, Brooklyn, this (Sunday) afternoon, at three o'clock. Gerry's Lopes, No. 11, 1. 0. O. F.—The members of Getty’s Lodge, No. 11, 1. 0. 0. F., are hereby noti- fled to assemble at Oda Fellows’ Hall, corner Grand and Centre streets, on Sunday, May 4, at half- past one o'clock P. M. sharp, to attend the juneral b a roe peat P.G. ‘gh A sagen The mem- pe rand Loage, 8. N. Y., are also respect- fully invited, . H. WETVJIN, Secretary. HARRINGTON.—On Saturday, May 3, of dipntheria, WILLIAM FRANCIS HARRINGTON, aged 1 year, 1 months and 3 dave, son of P. E. Harrington. ‘The funeral wild place on Monday, May 6 7 1873, at two o'clock P, M., from VISTO! street pe, gelation and friends of the oy are invite HaRRON,—On Saturday, May 3, Taow. BRON, native of parish of Inver, cea Don mgr Funeral services on Monday mor » at 1036 Leryn from 40 ued} Pee street, 1AUGHBY.—On Friday, 2 James Hav eldest son of Patrick and Mary Haughey, aged ef ears, The relatives and friends of the family are ree Spectfully invited to attend the funeral, trom bs late residence, 336 avenue A, this (Sunday) after- noon, at one o'clock, HeNEPRY.—In this city, on Friday, May 2, Mary JANE, daughter of Kate and the iate John Henebry, aged 6 years and 6 months, Funeral Sunday, May fe from the residence of her nn! mother, 362 West Twenty-fllth street. Friends of the family are respectiully invited to attend, HenNessy.—In Brooklyn, on Saturday, May 3, af- ter a long illness, MICHAEL S. HENNESSY, aged 23 years and 4 months, The iriends of the family are most respectiully in- vited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 193 Sackors street, on Sunday, May 4, at hall-past two P. HOuLEY.—On Friday, May 2, of inflammation Py the brain, ALICE, youngest child of Alexander and Mary H, Holley, in the 5th year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, at the residence of her parents, 89 Jorale- mon street, Brooklyn, on Monday, May 5, at two o’clock P, M. HovuGuton.—On Friday, May 2, Mary Sr. Jonn, wife of Charles W. Houghton, in’ the sth yearof her age. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist chureh, In Stanton street, near Chrystie, on sun- day afternvon, May 4, at hall-past four o’clock, Jn- ar -On Ra may aC CATHERINE JORDAN lORDAN.—On da A ly the beloved wife of Wiiam Jordan, in the 36th year of her age, ‘The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 433 Wi Forsieth Street, on Sunday, May 4, at two o'clock P, M. KEATING.—In Brooklyn, on Thursday, May 1, 1873, Pareiok Keating, in the 41st year of his age, & native of Ballyhooley, county Cork, Ireland, Kelatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 9 Carroll street, corner of Vanbrunt, on, Sunday, May 4, at two o’clock P. M. Lexow.—On Thursday morning, May 1, after & long and penta illness, CAROLINE, the beloved wife of Rudolph Lexow, - Funeral from 65 West Ninth street, on Sunday, the 4th inst., at ten o'clock A.M, Interment at Oakhill Cemetery, near Nyack, on the Hudson, The steamboat Pleasant Valley, conveying the remains and the friends of the family to Nyack, will start at half-past ten A. M., from the foot of West Tenth street, North River, returning immediately after the burial. MaGaa@nos.—In Brooklyn, on Thursday, May CHAKLES JULIEN, eldest son of Theodore L, an Adeline Augusta Magagnos, The funeral will take place on Sunday, May 4, at three o’clock, from St. Peter’s Episcopal church, Rey. Dr. Paddock, State street, near Bond, The relatives and friends are Big aa pold invited, San Francisco and New Orleaas papers please copy. Merram.—On Saturday, May 3, FRANCES CATHE- RINE MerraM, Wife of Charles Mettam. Notice of funeral on Monday. MorcaNn.—In Brooklyn, E, D., on Saturday, May 3, alter a long and painfal illness, MaRGareT Mor- GAN, beloved wife of I. R. eoreet and daughter of the late Stephen 8S. Jones, in the 48th year of her age. Notice of funeral on Monday. MULLIN.—On Friday, May 2, MARGARBT MULLIN, wife of Goleman Mullin, of Robert's Cove, county Cork, Ireland, in the 62d year of her age. The relatives and friends ot the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, trom her late residence, 64 Scammel street, on Sunday, May 4, al two o'clock P. M. ULLINS.—On Friday, May 2, Mary MuLLIns, wife of John Mullins, The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from 176 East Seventy-eighth street, this day (Sunday), at two o’ciock P. M. McFappin.—In Brooklyn, on Friday, May 2, ELizaBReTH HARRISON, only child of Harrison Grey and Martha McFadain, ‘The relatives and iriends of the family and those of her grandfather, Mr. Ralph Dawson, are re- Spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, 637 patavatie avenue, this any (Sunday), May 4, at three o'clock, [OGLYNN.—On Friday, May 2, Kats, eldest daughter of Patrick and Ellen McGlynn, aged 13 years and 6 months. The funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, 40 West Thirteenth street, on Sunda; afternoon, at one o’clock. The relatives an friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend, Nasi.—Suddenly, in Brooklyn, on Saturday, May 3, Emma C,, eldest daughter oi L T. and M. J. Nash, aged 7 years and 26 days. ‘The relatives and iriends of the family are re- spect(ully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, 655 Baltic street, on Mon- day aiternoon, at two o’clock, Her remains will be interred in Greenwoor NICHOLSON,—Suddenly, on Saturday, April 26, Abby, relict of Charies Nicholson, in the 75th year of her age. | kins. Relatives and friends. also the members of Mosaic Lodge, 418, F. and A. M., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late resi- dence, 408 East 117th street, on Sunday, 4th inst., at two P. M, O'NKILL.— In Brooklyn, on Saturday, tg Aes 1873, at the residence of his daughter, Anne M. Hook, Patrick J. O'NEILL, in the 63d year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral services, at the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, on Monday, May 5, at teno’clock A. M. The remains will be taken to Flatbush for interment. PERKINS.—At Yorkville, on Wednesday, April 30, pt Rosert H. PERKINS, aged 37 years. The relatives and friends of the family, also Architect Lodge, 519, F. and A. M., and the butchers of Washington Market, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, trom his late residence, 342 East Eighty-fiith street, on Monday, May 5, at eleven o’clock A, M. Arcuirecr Lopar, No. 519, F. AND A. M.— Brothers—You are hereby summoned to attend a special communication of Architect Lodge, No. 519, F. and A. M., to be held at their Rooms, southeast corner Eighty-sixtn street and Third avenue, on Monday, at ten o'clock, for the purpose of attend. ing the funeral of our late brother, bert H. Pere By order. JAMES GRIBBLE, Master. WILLIAM A. CONKLIN, Secretary. . Piccorr.—On Saturday morning, May 3, AMELIA W., eldest daughter of Willlam and Eliza A. Pig- gott, aged 7 years, 1 month and 23 days. Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from the rest+ dence of her parents, 165 Second streét, Jersey City, on Monday afternoon, the 5th inst., at one o’cloc! Propuet.—At Harlem, on Saturday May 3, 1878, tee PROPHET, aged 8 years, 7 months and 14 days. Kelatives and friends of the vg hot reapect- fully invited to attend the funeral, 7m the resi+ dence of his parents, 116 East 126th street, Tuege ir afternoon, at one o'clock, REEVES.—At Newark, N.J., on Friday, May 2, of diphtheria, ADELLA Lovise, second daughter of Alfred A, and Kate M. Reeves, aged 5 years. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from her uncle’s (Isaac A. Alling’s) residence and that of her parents, 87 Walnut street, Newark, on Monday, May 5, at eleven o’clock A, M. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Ricuakpson.—On Tuesday, April 1, lost in the late Atlantic disaster, JAMES 3, RICHARDSON, deeply regretted, Liverpool (England) papers please copy. ROHDENBURG.—On Saturday evening, May 3, at half-past eight o’clock, Rupoied J. Ron. URG. Notice of faneral will bein to-morrow’s papers. Rowan.—On Saturday morning, May 3, at the bey iy Hotel, RictaRp Rowan, in the 43d year of hi cy English and Metbourne papers please copy. SaMMons.—On Saturday, 3, ENOCH SAMMONS, in the 40th year of his age, Friends of the family and members of Oak Lodge, No. 142, K. O. 8. C., are invited to attend the funeral, from _ his late residence, 24 Orchard street, on Sunday, May 4, at two o'clock P. M. Snaw.—Suddenly, on Friday, May 2, MARGARET SHAW, native of county of Sligo, parish of Rahame lish, Ireland, in the 62d year of her age. Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from ner late residence, 31 Park street, on Sunday, May 4, at half-past one o'clock P. M. Shgo (Ireland) papers please copy. SULLIVAN.—On Friday, 2, James SULLIVAN, Cashel, county of Tipperary, Ireland. His friends and relations are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 135th street and Fifth avenue, on Sunday, May 4, at one o'clock. THOMPsON.—On Eig 2 May 1, 1873, Jacos S% THOMPSON, aged 37 years, 6 months and $ days. Relatives, friends, members of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 31, I. 0. of O. F.; members of Twenty- ninth precinct police and Third District Court squad are respectfully invited to attend the fune- Tal, from his late residence, 482 Sixth avenue, this br (Sunday), the 4th inst. at one P. M. he members of Olive Brauch Lodge, No, 31, I. 0. 0. F., are requested to attend the funeral of their late brother, Jacob S. Thompson, from his resi- dence, 482 Sixth avenue, on Sunday, May 4, at one P.M CHAS. RICk, N. G, “VARIAN.—At Kingsbridge, on Saturday, May 3 CHARLES A, VARIAN, aged 23 years, 1 month and 23 days, Relatives and friends of the famtly are invited te attend the funeral, from the residence of his Eten Kingsbridge, on Monday, May 5, at two o'clock. Van Brent.—On Thorsday, May 1, Sridenty, NicuoLas Van Brust, Attorney-at-Law, aged | years, His funeral will take place on Sunday, the 4th inst., at half-past two o'clock, Cnrist}s chu: Brooklyn, corner of Clinton and Harrison streeta, Van Ranst.—On Thursday, May 1, 1878, EMILY Jones, wife of William R. Van Ranst. The relatives and (riends of the family, also the members of Chelsea Division, No. 12, 8, of 'T., are invited to attend the funeral, this (St altere noon, at two o’ciock, from the Church of St. Johm the Evi list (Memorial of Bishop Wainwright), eae? of West Eleventh street and Waverley Place. Wyckorr.—At Flatlands, L. L, on Friday, May 2, Ggor@x Wycxorr, in the 57th year of his age. are re apectily invited to attend he funeral v m the chureb, Flatiands, L. L. om Sunday, Mag 4 at two o'alock.