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) 10 THE COURTS. | —-——— The Simmons-Duryea Tragedy— The Defence Based Upon Justifiable Homicide. BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS. ‘The Glenham Manufacturing Company in Bank~ ruptcy—Rights of Receivers in State Courts Defined—Decisions, James Masterson, @ clerk in the Superior Court, who is charged with having procured a fraudulent maturabzation paper under the circumstances stated in the HERALD Of yesterday, appeared be- | fore Commissioner Shields, and entered into dail am the sum of $10,000 to take his trial on an indict ment spectiying the offence in question. 338 Thirty-first street, and Michael Tracy, No. West Fifty-nimth street. THE SIMMONS-DURYEA TRAGEDY. Opening for the Defence—A Pica of Selt- Justification Put In for the Prisoner— Testamony Showing Simmous to Have Been the Pursued and Assaulted Party. The interest in the trial of John EB. Simmons for the alleged murder of Nicholas W, Duryea, still 4m progress in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, *efore Judge Brady, increases as the trial ad- ‘vances, A like large and eager crowd filed the «ourt room yesterday, and hundreds filled the outer hal! and vessivuie, being unable to obtain admission. The prisoner, his wife and lite s@aughter still accompanying him, put in @ prompt appearance; and if any iaference caa be drawn from nis demeanor, it is quite evident that he does mot appear Ww be moved by any apprehension as to the final result of the trial, The opposing ceunse) and the jurors were likewise early in their places; and as Judge Brady took is seat on the bench all were Clearly anxious to learn the line of defence to be interposed, and ow far it would upset the theory of the prosecu- tion. Ofcourse there were Varying comments as wo the extent the testimony for the people had sustained this theory, which was no less than that ofa brutal and unprovoked assault and a cold piooded murder. The testimony elicited prior Shreats by Simmons; that he was on top of Duryea, and, alter saying “Now I have got the best of you!” stabbed him, or, rather, that he struck bim with something that glittered in his hands. This “Was the tenor and gist of the evidence submitted ‘By the prosecution, 1t was thought by many that the defence would finish their side of the case with who same despatch as the prosecution, and thatthey mould get through yesterday, but this did not prove to be the case, and it is not at all unlikely ‘hat one or two more days may be required to omplete their testimony. Meantime the evidence weaken thus far, as will be seeu by the published evidence below, seeks to establish the fact that Duryea was the assaulting party, and that Sim- amons acted in self-defence. The first and, proba- ‘Diy, leading witness, ss will be seen, states that Duryea made two rushes at Simmons, at which the Jatter jell back, when Duryea struck him and they fell, Duryea being on top, Very close attention ‘Was paid to the testimony. OPENING FOR THE DEFENCE. First in the order of the day’s proceedings was pening for the deience by Mr. Jonn RK. Fellows, He began with a statement of the indictment, and a@liuded to the long delay of fourteen months in bringing the prisoner vo trial, and the obloquy and reproach during that time caxton him. He then expressed huis satisiaction with the jury and the Court, and that bis client would vow have a@ fair trial, He thanked District Atrorney Phelps that, while he had in no Way negiected his official duty, he had in no way sougat to interject the preju- dices against the prisoner raised by distorted state- ments. It was, he continued, his own @uty to tell them the prisoner's — story, now for the orst time toid, What they Dad so far in the drama. ‘the previous acts in it. He should claim absolute jJastification, and that, from his previous knowl- edge, he was under such fear that be had no reasonable resource but what hedid. And first he recalled to them that the prosecution had not heard was merely @ single scene pretended that Simmons sought Duryea; on the | contrary, they had shown that the assault was by Duryea. The deience would go further—they would show that Duryea sought Simmons in his | office, where he was likely to be at that hour alone, and there used threats and gestures which seemed to show that he was prepared for violence, | a ; Laps | ing of the Marshal; and three-fourths of the credi- | ‘The deceased left that office long enough before Stmmons lett it to have enabled Duryea to reach either Nassau street or Broadway. Duryea did not desire a contest in that office. He knew, though, that this was Simmons’ time to leave. He saw him wito his overcoat on, down on the street he found himseif im the grasp of @ man who had been waiting tor him, whose threats for montis had filed the air, and whose terror had induced him to leave pubiic places where he saw him. And this man caught nim, struck lim and torew lim down, breaking bis ankle. He recalled to them that Sherman’s testi- Mony was that there was but one blow, which Merely staggered Simmons. How came they to fall with Duryea on top! There was something unexplained. They had heard that it was Sim- mons’ It was Duryea’s rigot ankle that was dislocated and broken. Would not the man seeking the “lock” use nis right jeg’ ‘As they stood, front to front, Duryea’s Tight {oot Was Opposite Simimons’ let said there was no grasping of the throat, but emi- nent doctors would tell them that it had been Aus bendsmen are John S. Masterson, No. 304 West | To understand it they must know | When Simmons came | Jett ankle that was dislocated and oroken. | ho intertwined bis leg with the other ? | grasped with such violence as not only to leave its marks, but to cause an irritation requiring days of treatment. Hé asked them to consider what they ‘would do, with an ankle broken so as to prevent escape, grasped by a man of known fierceness, who was then only accidentally} ‘throat, tili the brain was tall. Under such circum- stances he called on them to justify the prisoner, ‘The law authorized4nay, virtually commanded them to protect their servants even from imsni- nent dager of the perpetration on them of a felony. It need not be even actual danger of its rpetration, but such appearances as made tue Ringer apparently imminent and warranted a be- lef of danger. He put a similar hypothetical case to themselves and asked them what they would | do. A mere blow would not warrant the resort to deadiy weapons, he acknowledged; but sup- pose that biow Was inflicted by a most vindictive enemy who bad burdened the air with cursings | and threats against them; a man who was known a8 Most desperate man, whose life had been a Yasue of desperate acts; 4 man who had entered a house by violence, who on another occasion in a regatta had knocked down a respectable lawyer amd drawn his knife on the commodore of the club; who had been expelled from the yacht clubs for his violence: who was habitually armed—all this Known to them—and that they were disabied and beneath snch 4 man, and let them say what they would do. He closed with a reference to threats made by Duryea concerning Simmons and & criticism of some of the testimony for the cusion. The address, which occupied con- Siderably over au hour, was listened to with the closest attention. BVIDENCE FOR TINE DRPENCE—TESTIMONY OF | ROBERT H. CLARK, The first witness culled Robert H. Clark. of the homicide he was in Adam & Co.'s office, No. 67 Liberty street, where he was employed; hearing @ heavy step go up the stairs he looked out and recognized Duryea, and saw him go up to the prisoner's office, on the floor overhead; wit- ness went up to Simmons’ on business and saw Duryea there, whispering with & man behind the founter; Simmons came out and asked Duryea if ne was there on business and then went into the office: they had an altercation about sometiing awhile inside, and something was said about $3,000; witness saw tiem standing together; he bear: Bimmons desire Duryea to take his hands out of Ws pockets, asking him what had he got there; Duryea took his hands apparently out of his trowsers’ pocket and put them into his overcoat; Simmons again asked him to take his hands out of bis pockets, aud Duryea drew ont @ handkerchiet and said, Went down to his own room; shortly alter he heara Duryea coming down stairs, and heard him pause and say, “Jounny, come have @drink with me," aod Simmons gaia, “No; ) don’t drink with 122 3" some time aiter, hearing an altercation in he stree:. and thinking some one was getting the best of Simmons, he ran dawn to the street and saw Duryea and Simmons haying angry words; Duryea made two rushes at Kimmons, who tell back; in the second rush Duryea's overcoat was pushed back, aud witness thinking a pistol was be drawn, for going» to crowed to the other side; Duryes struck Simmons, and they fell, Duryea on toy, and after ao few minutes Mr. Simmong seemed to w himself out from under Mr. Duryea, raise himself @ little, and punch him, as witness thought then Mr, Simmons pulled ‘hia feet irom under Do and stood up but immediately fell ton: ees, and the bystanders carried him into Sutherland's. The prisoner was sudjected to a lengthy crose-examinasion; but be did not deyia' in the slightest from hia original stacmonts, The Court tien took a recear. TRSTIMONY OF JAMPS ROONEY. James Rooney, who waa calied after the recess, jad that keeps a bangs store sl No, 545 | unarmed, by the the defence was | He testified that on the evening | “It i only a bandkercbie!;"” witnees | i] - NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY’ 35, 1874~QUADRUPLE SHEET. West Fifty-second street occurrence he was coming up Liberty sureet and saw a tall man, whom he aiterwards understood to be Duryea, standing on the sidewaik , the pris- oner came runoing down stairs, and was going toward Broadway, when met Duryea; as got into an tercation; Simmons said wanted to go home about his pusiness; parse Said, “Liens you $3,000;” Simmons said, paid you back that and more ;” the two men were cursing eacn other, and Duryea made o rad ar the prisoner's throat with the jeit hand and struck at him with the right, and they (ell, the prisoner under; the prisoner cried out, “God damn yoo, let me up! you broke my leg;” he said tiis In & hoarse Voice, as If choking; alter a while Simmons drag: ged himself Jrom under ane od at Duryea ot up and fell back ito the gutter. HOt OP AU USTIMONY. OF MICHAL MOLONEY. Michael Moloney testified that on the day of the occurrence he was in the Franklin House, Rear the Fulton ferry, Brooklyn, and saw Duryea take a drink at the bar about #iX o'clock, TESTIMONY OF ALLEN B. SMITH, Allen R. Smith testified he is employed on the Fulton ferry boats; he saw Duryea crosé about SIX o'clock to the New York side; he bad his head | Gown and several persons were aroumd him, TESTIMONY OF ANDREW M'CLENNAN, Andrew McClennan testified that he had been en- aged in business with “Duryea; on the day of his | btn saw him at the office about twelve o'clock ; they crossed the Fulton erry together, and sepa- rated after taking drinks at Mr, M. Fowler's; atter this they went to the Franklin House, where Duryea drank whiskey, and two at Mrs. Hook’s; \ after this they called on a Mr. Duffy and had two drinks of whiskey there, and after that had oysters and ale; about twenty minutes to seven witness parted from Mr. Duryea, who was then under the infiuence of liquor; beiore they parted Duryea said he was going to & lodge room in Broadway, On cross-2Xamination witness admitted that he | was also under the influence of liquor at the time, Duryea said there Was an election Jor Master ip his lodge that evening. ‘TESTIMONY OF SAMUEL M’LAUGHLIN, Samuei McLaughlin testified that he knew Dur yea ten years; in September be was buying brood | mares for Mr. Simmons from a Mr. Lang; he said, “Mr. Lang, send your mare to Mr. Simmons and get your check ;’’ Mr. Duryea came up and said, “What Simmons?” witness falo. “What's that to you?” Mr. Duryea said, “That big-headed s0n of @ ——, lam gotng to take the whole top of his head off; witness told Mr. simmons; in @ lew days after he saw the prisoner in the Hofman House and went up to Lim and said, “Jonn, you | look out for Nick Duryea; he is going to take the whole top of your head off;’’ Mr. Simmons said he Was a bad man and that he was afraid of him. Cross-examined,—Mr, Duryea did not say bow he was going to take his head of; it was bis head, net his hair; | came down trom Orange county because I got a subpoena; came on the stokes case 5 Jam a good deal in the horse business, you know; 1can’t say that I will come down in the Scannell case; are you through with me now? TRSTIMONY OF JAMES F. QUINN, James F. Quinn testified that be met the prisoner one day in November in Lfverty street, and Sim- mons asked him to drop into Sutherland’s and have @ drink; just then Duryea came up and spoke to Simmons, and the latter said he wanted to | have no farther business with him; then Duryea slapped his hand on his hip, and said he carried persuaders for such men ag Jack Simmons; witness said to Simmons, “This man evidently means mischiel,” and Simmons said, ‘*He 1s a bad man; i am afraid of bim;’? some days after Simmons invited witness into Suther- land’s, and while they were there Duryea came in, and Simmons, as soon as he noticed him, walked out, and told witness the reason was that he wished to avoid Duryea; they went to Uassel’s, in Broadway, and bad their arink there, Cross-examined—I knew Simmens twenty years; I first met him on the Pacific coast; I amin the Teal estate business; my letters are received through the Kindness of friends at No. 58 Broad- way; 1 dispose of lands of my own; I own property in Jersey and in Miasourt; I did not dispose of any one else’s property; | bave hadno office of my own for the last six years. The Court here adjourned til! half-past ten o’clock to-morrow morning. The jurors, meantime, were pond to the Astor House under the direction of omicers, BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS. UMITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. The Glenham Manufacturing Company— i Important Case. Some time since a petition was filed praying that the Glenham Manutacturing Company be de- clared bankrupt. On this petition Judge Blatch- ford adjudicated the company bankrupt, and Floyd Bailey was appointed trustee. It appeared that the Marshal, acting under the warrant of the Court, took possession of the property of the com- pany; but it is claimed that before he did so actual possession of it had been obtained by a Mr. Carpenter, who had been, in certain pro- ceedings in the State Court, appointed as | receiver of the estate. The Marshal claims that he holds the property by virtue of the warrant issued | from the United States District Court, but he has been called upon, ander an order of the State Court, to show cause why he keeps possession of the property or be punished for contempt. Mr. J. H. Choate, who appeared on behalf of the petitioning creditors, said that the property was now in the custody of the Marshal and he askea that it be delivered to the trustee. With regard to Protection or indemnity to the Marshal, the Court had the whole of the property; it was in the keep- tors had united in a deed to tne trustee, Mr. J. ©. Carter, who appeared as counsel for the Marshal, observed that every step to be taken jm this case should be taken with care. Mr. Choate | bad said that the Marshal had taken possession of | the property. It had been surrendered to him, | and he should be protected in ita possession. The receiver in the State Court had been appointed rior to the adjudication in bankruptcy, and he ad taKen possession of the property before the Marshal acquired any control of it. To proceed with this case in two courts was simply impossible. One or other of the courts must yield. A confict | between them would be avoided by ascertaining | which Court first acquired jurisdiction. If tne State tribunal had first acquired jurisdiction, the United States Court woula never interfere with it by 1t8 process. There might be something in the Bankrupt law that overrides that prin- ciple; but if there was he did not know anything of it. The possession obtained. by the United States Marsha: was ovtained without force. It was silentiy and gaetly yleided to him under the authority of the receiver. What was the effect of that? Wasthat such an acquiescence as would preciude the State Court from again resuming its authority over the estate? An order had been issued calling upon the Marshal to show cause why he should not surrender the property to the re- ceiver or be punished for contempt. He (Mr. Car- ter) had hoped that Mr. Carpenter, the receiver, wilo was moving in this matter in the State Court, would see that such a wing as a collision of authority between the State and federal courts shonid be avoided. Mr. Choate remarked tbat when the Marshal went up 'o Glenham he got possession of the prop- erty, aud if the receiver was there with his subor- dinates he never beard of him until two montns after—until, in fact, he was about to turn over the property to the trustee. The duty of this Court was vo maintain ite be pgeentide once peaceably and legally acquired. He wanted to protect the Mar- shal, Who, having once lawfully obtained posses- sion, should not have it taken from him by another | tribonal. The personal liability of the this case, as tt seemed to him (Mr. Choate), had. been greatly exaggerated. This property -having been*acquired by the Marshal under the warrant of the Court, if turned over to the trustee in due course of bankruptcy proceedings, would be dis- tributed among the creditors. If the receiver aid bring a suit against the Marshal, what damage could the receiver show he had suffered? The creditors would have the legaland benefictal re- suits of the property in dispute. , edd some brief remarks from Mr. J, C. Carter in reply, Judge Blatchford said the principle was well settled that the Court never issued its warrant to | the Marshal to take possession of property out of the hands of a receiver in the State Court. He had always held that property in the hands of a re- ceiver in the State Court could not be ‘disturbed at all, When the Marshal took property out of the hands of a receiver in the State Court ne must give it up; he would no more sanction a Marshal tak- ing such property than he would sanction a re- ceiver in the State Court taking property out of the hands of the Marshal Ii the receiver nad this property in his hands at the time the Marshal took tthe Marshal had no business to toach it, and ought to give it back. r. Choate read an affidavit, which contained a” statement to the effect that the receiver volun- ae the Marshal to take possession at Gtenham. Mr. J. C, Carter said the warrant did not tell the Marshal what property to take, Judge Biatcalord—tIi the Marshal took this prop. erty away from the receiver be must give it back. As to indemnity to the Marshal, the trustee cane not give it Some forther discussion having ensued, the Court denied the motion, with leave to Mr. Choate to renew it again, when the question ag to what indemnity should be given to the Marshal (in case he bas to surrender tne property to the receiver) will be taken Into consideration. This i8 an important case, involving avout $1,000,000, Most of the property referred to.cou- sists Oo! real estate Basiness in Bankrupty. ‘VOLUNTARY PETITIONS. Foward S. Fearing, Andrew B, Chalmers, Ed- ward F. Church, Eason Bradley, William E, Brad- E. Lae Figs W. Taylor, The Recording Steam 0) Gauge mpany, Theodore Lexow, Theodore A. Voigt. | e ADIUDICATIONS. Feydins Roessner, Isaac Harris, Philip Lan- decker, Patrick Mann, Joseph Cohen, Simon Haber- man, Simon Newmann, Matthew Smith, Theodore Humbert, Mary i. Wingert, Michael McKlarney, Joon Fyte, Jr., John Honioser, August Schneider, Edmond Waish, J. W. Coburn, George O. Evans, Leslie G. Slocum, Sutclg Rushworth. David Babs. $ Om the eveningor tne | fein, Jonas Schulein, Jonn H. Tripler, Jonn J. Hill, Isidore Schwars. DISCHARGES. Abram H. Miller, leaac B. Kieinert. SUPEEME COUAT—CHAMBERS. By Judge Lawrence. In the matter, &c., Levy vs. Green, Same vs. Same, Flandrow vs, Holland.—Memorandums. Fiandrow vs. Holland.—Order of reference granted, By Judge Donohue.* Buil’s Head Bank ys, Cobb, Van Riper vs. Weed, Beekman vs, Wtid et al, Seross vs Wood.—Mo- tions denied. Dougiass Machine Company vs, Roselle et al.— Motion denied, with $10 costs to abide event. Gans vs. Wynkoop, Parke vs, Gilbert, Trades men’s National Bank vs. Feeley, Jay vs. De Groot, Spalding vs, American Trust Company of New Jersey, Talor vs, Perkins.—memorandus. Marshail vs, Marshall.—Motion denied with costs, Memorandum. By Judge Barrett. Freedman vs. Ripper.—Report of referee con- firmed and order granted. Wuliamson v8. Mason, Holyoke vs. Adams et ab and Ruggies vs. Brock.—Motions granted. In the matter of the Astor Fire Insurance Com- paby.—Applicauion denied, SUPERIOB COURT—SPECIAL TERM Decisions By Judge Sedgwick. Brown va Brown.—Motion denied. (See de- cision). Brookman vs, Beeckman.—Motion for reference granted, Hayes vs. Dayt and Lecompte vs. Markert— Orders denying motion, Jaques vs. Duryee.—Motion denied. Swipp vs. Cavamagh.—Motion denied, costs te abide event. Strong vs. New York Laundry Manufacturing Company.—Extra allowance ordered. Ransom The Columbia Iron Mannfacturing Company.—The moving party will furnish the Court a legible copy of the complaint. By Judge Van Vorst. Meeks, Receiver, vs. Gale.—Order settled ana signed, coUunT OF COMMON PLEAS—SPECIAL TERM. Decisions. By Judge Robinson. Holyoke vs, Brown.—Order of reference settled. Doobin vs. McMullm,—Order discharging Len. Crawiord vs, Demat! Motion granted. In the matter, &c., Conover.—Order granted. MARINE COURT—CHAMBERS. Decisions. By Judge Gross. Sanders vs, Adams.—Motion denied, with $10 costs, Driggs vs. The New York Electrotype Company.— Motion denied, Case to be placed on calendar for trial March ®% No costs. Ettinger vs. Gutstadt.—Motion to vacate order of arrest denied, with $10 costs, Diossy vs. Griswold.—Demurrer overruled, and judgment for piaintiff, with costs. Reynoids vs, Whiting.—Motion denied, with costs, Taurber vs, Farrell.—Motion to vacate order of arrest denied, with $10 costs, COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS. ' The No Jurisdiction Plea. Before Judges Sherwood, Otterbourg and Murray. * Philip Cohen accused @ young lad, named Fred- erick Kuch, of stealing a pair of pantaloons from his store on last Wednesday. The evidence against Kuch was tolerably clear, when his counsel inter- | posed the usual plea of non-jurisdiction. The hese enig was found guilty, but sentence was sus- pende Shortly afterwards George C for aD indecent assault on a le was arraigned ttle girl named Leah Wills. The piea of non-jurisdiction was again urged; but ace Sherwood said to the counsel that e@ thought, after suspending sentence on one of his clients, that counsel would not bother the Court again with such interposition, The case was lully tried and argued and Coyle received six months in the Penitentiary. Counsel then moved ior arrest of Judgment, Which motion was denied and excep- tion taker, Mulholland, the Cockfighter. John Mulholland, of No. 122 Mott street, who was arrested last week for keeping the cockpit where Mr. Bergh and his officers made their late raid, ‘was brought up lor sentence, The Court imposed a tine of $50. TOMBS POLICE COURT. Probable Fatal Affray Between Brothers. Before Judge Bixby. Yesterday morning two brothers, named Peter and George Hassett, got into a quarrel, which ended in George stabbing Peter in the right shoulder, in- flicting a severe wound, which will probably ter- minate fatally, Peter Hassett is a buseher in Washington Market and keeps stand No. 70, His | brother George has been in his employ for some time, and several disputes have arisen between them on account of George’s indisposition to work. Yesterday morning Peter spoke to his brother somewhat sharply, and accused him of being at the time under the influence of liquor. After that some hot words were exchanged be- tween them, when George took up one of the butcner knives lieing near and stabbed his brother in the shoulder, the pe of the blade entering some three inches. The wounded man fell to the floor and lay there bleeding till the arrival of the ambulance which took him to the Park Hospital. George Hassett was arrested by officer Gilmartin, of the Third precinct, ana brought before Judge Bixby. He was held on the aM davit of the officer to await the result of injuries, Peter, though able to speak freely, positively refuses to have y- thing to say about the arlair, and is rather in- clined to forgive his brother. ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT. Desperate Attack by a Butcher, Before Justice Flammer, Wolff Goodmann, who, as the sequel will show, is quite the reverse of his name, was committed yes- terday, without bail, to await the resuit of a terri- ble wound which he had inflicted on Emil Horst, @ resident of Fifty-third street. Horst’s injuries are 80 dangerous that it was deemed advisable to send ium to Bellevue Hospital, where his ante-mortem statement will probably be taken, The facts of the case are these :—Goodmann, who is very old, but by no means feeble, is @ man of most vioient temper and very much given to tak- ing the law into his own hands, At three o’clock yesterday afternoon ne caught a@ small boy in the act of stealing a piece of lead pipe from his butcher shop, at No. 178 Allen streets, He was beating the little boy in @ most brutal manner, and a crowd soon assembled. One of them, Emil Horst, the wounded man, remonstrated with the butcher, but only received abuse for his paint About half ap hour aiter this Horst was again passing Good- mann’s shop, and the latter commenced ‘abusing him. Horst stood at the shop door and made some replies to the butcher which annoyed him, and, rusbing to his chopping block, he snatched up & large cleaver and deait Horsta feariul blow with iton the side of the skull. The biow knocked Horst senseless, and it is thought his skull is frac- tured. Officer Wandling, of the Tenth precinct, arrested Goodmann, and brought mm vo Court, in company with the desperate looking cleaver, COV- ered with blood. Justice Fiammer, after looking at Goodmann jor a few mements, asked him a few questions in regard to a lawsuit about @ lease which he had some seven years ago, and if he was not the party concerned. ‘Goodmann said he was, and Judge Flammer then said, “Goodmann, do you: remember my going into yonr shop at thet time and asking you some questions?” The prisoner denied ail knowledge of the Inter- view, The Judge then stated that he was a lawyer in the case at the time, and went to Goodmann’s ley, Simon Gusthal, Ithamar A. Carpenter, James store tO asK him @simpie question, but that the prisoner snatched up a huge carving knife and would lave stabbed him but for the fact of his legs being sWilter than the batcher’s, It is about high tme that the law should trip ap Mr. Goodmann be- fore he attempts to take any more lives. An Alleged Blackmatier Caught. B. L, Behrendt was put under $1,000 bail yester- day to answer a charge of blackmailing and con- spiracy preferred against him by William J. Gess- ner, of No. 243 East Fourteenth street. The complainant’s aMdavit states that he re- ceived @ letter signed “Baxter,” on the. 30th of January, informing him thatif he did not appoint @ time and place to meet the writer he would be at once indicted for perjury. The letter «tated that the writer had proofs of perjury having been com- mitted four years past when he waa testifying in acase. Mr, Gessner took no notice of the letter, and was astonished on the 10th of February by the prisoner introducing bimseif to him at the Germa- nia café and telling him that be was the writer of the letter signed “Baxter.? Mr. Gessner told him he did not want to have ep $0 do with lm and the impostor went o Two days after a strange man called on him and offered to settie “that trounie between him and Behrendt” jor $100. Finding bimself pestered b: these harpies, Mr, Gessner had Behrendt arreste on a charge of blackmailing. Wanted Some Tablecloths, James Gibney wag held tn $600 ball for stealing @ number of tablecloths from Alfred. Schermerhorn, of No, 34 West Twenty-third streey, A Revolver Thief. Daniel Sloan was fully committed yesterday in $1,000 bail for stealing several revolvers from the store ‘of Daniel McLeary, of No. 60 Jackson street. KeversY examinations have been beld in tha CAs.) Das the Jags. daciéed th: held Ge peteener tor BROOKLYN COURTS. SUPTEME COURT—SPECIAL TERM. The Hammond-Dean Breach of Promise Cal i Before Judge Pratt. Jeannette Hammond recently got @ verdict of $4,500 against William M. Dean for breach of prom- ise of marriage. Defendant subsequently moved for a new trial, alleging that he had new evidence to prove that plaintiff was not’a virtuous woman, These allegations were met by strong counter aM- dayits, including one from a physician. Yesterday morning Judge Pratt rendered the following decision in the case:—‘This application may be referred to a referee to examine Smith and the plaintiff under oath, and to take such tur- ther evidence as the parties may offer, and report the same with his opinion thereon, and more especially to take evidence as to whether any of said alleged letters were written by the plaintif and sent to said Smith, and tf so what letters or rts of letters were 80 written, and also of the lacts and circumstances concerning the relation between satd Smith ana the plaintif®. This refer- ence to be at the expense of the defendant and upon his stipulation to proceed before said referee on two days’ notice.” . Sunday Lager. The German lager sellers are very much excited over the action of the Boards of Police and Excise compelling them to keep their places closed on Sunday. A number of them have been summoned to appear and show why their licenses snould not be revoked for keeping their saloons open and dispensing beer on the Sabbath. They question the sigits of the Board to du this, and yesterday one of them obtained an order irom Judge Pratt directing the Board to show cause why a wrtt should not issue restraining them from proceeding tm the matter of the charges against him. This is regarded as 9 test case, More Decisions Yesterday. George Cochran, Executor, &c. vs. Hermanns H. Hubbard and Others—*1 think the proper practice is to take proceedings to make the delinquent par- ties pay over to the receiver the amounts specified in the decree. In case of refusal: to pay over and failure to obtain the amount, the matter should be referred to a referee to take proo/s, and state the balance due from any delinquent; upon which re- port an appropriate judgment or decree can be entered. It follows that the motion for judgment on the papers submitted must be denied, but witn- out prejudice.” William D, Berrian vs. Caroline Berrian et al.— Report of referee confirmed. Disbursements allowed, but no extra allowance. Westchester county. . Abraham B. Warner et al. vs. Henry C. Briggs. The evidence upon this motion fails to make out & clear case Ol removing or disposing of property by © the defendant with intent to defraud creditors. On defendant’s stipulating not to sue upon the under- taking the motion to vacate the order of arrest is granted, with $10 costs, Under all the circum- stances plaintuff was clearly justified in applying for the order, and the above Condition is just. CITY COURT—TRIAL TERM Before Judge Neilson. The jury in the suit of George Schaerf vs. The Andes Insurante Company, to recover $7,000, the amount of a policy on an allegorical painting calied the ‘Triumph of Liberty’? (which was damaged by fire), yesterday rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for that amount. This was the second trial of the case. The verdict yesterday was $1,000 more.than on the previous trial. A. H. Dauley for plaintif. SURROGATE'S COURT. Last Week’s Kecord. Before Surrogate Veeder. Wills Proved—Francis W. Burling, of Milford, Pike county, Pa.; Sally T. Brown, of Milan, Erie county, Ohio; John J. Vanderveer, of the town of New Lotts; John Costello, Hester Walt, John Cas- hill and Rose McKeon, all of the city of Brooklyn, Wills Rejected—Luke O'Shaughnessy, Of the city of Brouklyn, Letters of administration were granted on the estates of the following deceased persons, viz. Lucy M. King, Henry McGuire, cecree Johnson, Ann McLaughlin, Patrick Nash, Mary Kelz, Luke O'Shaughnessy, Johanna Zwaga, Hannah M. Mol- Jard, Caroline Dargavel, Joun Cronan, Thomas Harrison, Mary Flannery and Chartes Siatter, all of the city of Brooklyn. In estates of Joseph Coulthard and James Metcalf, deceased, Letters revoked and authority of executor and administrator ceased.—Letters of guardianship of the persons and estate of Adena E. Benton, Cuarles B. T. Benton, Hattie B, Benton and Lillian J. Be! ton were granted to Eliza Benton, their mother; of John H. Stanley, Edward L. Stanley, Arabella Stanley and Walter Stanley to John Jones; of John Schiagenhaft, Henry Schlagenhait, Annie Schiagen- hait and Frederick Schlagenhaft to Kunigunde Schiagenhaft, their mother; of Catharine Farrell, Patrick Farrell, May J, Farrel] and Matthew Farrell to Julia Fitzgeraid; of Louis Fredericks to George Neder, all of the city of Brooklyn. THE REMODELLED SHERIFFS OFFICE, Fa eh et It is now six weeks since Mr. Sherif William O Conner has taken possession of his office, and in this comparatively short time he has effected the most. remarkable changes both in personnel and appear ance in office imaginable. Fe Under the old régime the places occupied by the deputies consisted of so many booths, separated from each other by railings about three feet high, The front oMces and the Sherif's private apart- ments remained in the normal condition they were placed in by the Court House Commissioners and Jacked, as the entire building does, every requisite | of a modern public edifice, Mr. Conner, on taking possession, determined upon remedying each and every one of the exist- ing defects. He setto work with an energy and will which has been crowned with the greatest success, and to-day his offices are models of neat- hess, compactness and comfort. Very handsome wire railings and glass windows surmount the deputies’ stalls or partitions In the long room facing Broadway. The office of Major Wiham H. Quincy, the order of arrest clerk is enciosed with a black wainut and glass partition. In the halls a neat oilcloth covers the floors, whfie Shertff Conner’s private offices are neatly and sub- | stantially fitted up with handsome furniture and fine carpets. The cost of all the carpen- ters, joiners, glaziers, carpet and farniture men amounted to only $3,700, which the county 1s called on to pay. Mr. Conner expended from his private resources, $1,100 to embellish his own compartments, the expenses of which the city does not bear, In order to convince the public that agreat change has been effected the Sheriff invited a lew personal frienas trom the Beuch, the Bar and mer- Cantile life, besides the representatives of the pres: to an inspection of his oMfce yesterday alternoo: Mr. Conner explaimed to his guests personal! everything of interest in his oficial departmenf. After this, and in nis private office the guests were Invited to an elegant luncheon, to which ample justice was done, YACHTING NOTES, The Prince of Wales has signified his willingness to become the Commodore of the Royal Thames Yacht Club. The present Commodore, Lord Alfred Paget, will still support the old club by accepting the post of Vice Commodore, which has lately be come vacant by the death of Lord De Ros. There will also be appointed a Rear Commodore, The sailing committee, as well as the general commit- tee of the club, are now giving their vest attention to an attractive programme for the yacht matches in May and June, The-schooner yacnt Thistle, belonging to the Duke of Hamilton, is Atting out at Cowes for the Mediter- ranean. Mr. Ashbury haa arrived in England from an ex- tended yachting voyage south of the Equator. He returned by the Pacific mail steamer via Liverpool. ‘The Kothen is going home under easy sail. On the occasion of the wedding of the Duke of Edinburgh, the American schooner rd te Mr. W. P. Douglas, at Cowes, dressed snip and lit up at night with rockets, &c. Ydchting Note, Captain Robert Fish left by the steamer Herman yesterday for Cowes, at which port he will take charge of the yacht Enchantress, belonging to Mr. Loubat, of the New York Yacht Glub. With this vessel Captain Fish intends to make some picasant trips this summer in English waters, He expects to return about October, with full informa- tion of ei os Wants made in yacht designs since his last visit to England in the yacht Sappho, three years ago, ——_—_—+ e+ MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. Married. HOGAN—MURPHY.—At the residence of the bride's arent, on Thursday, Feoruary 12, by the Rey. father Callahan, of St. John’s church, JonN Hoan to ISADELLA V. MURPHY, both of this city, Howarp—WOLFENDEN.—On Thursday eventing, February 12, 1874, at the residence of the bride's arents, by the Kev. J. Harkness, James ©, JOWARD © SaRan E., eldest daughter of John Wolfenden, Esq., all of Jersey City. No cards, Milwaukee papers please copy. J#AWNOT—RUSSELL.—Tirursday, February 6, at Bt, Apn’s Episcopal churc, by the Rev. Dr, Gar $$$ $n tinea tne Jandet. P. A. Jeaxnor to ANNTS R. Russer2, ——e the late W. B. Russell, ry [ERRITT—CONKLIN.—On Wednesday, February i, at thé residence of the bride's parents, 411 West Twenty-fourth street, by the Rev. Fred. Kvans, as- sisted by Rev. D. B. Jutten, WILLIAM J. MEnniTT to wins pene, daughter of Seth Conklin, Esq., of ew Yor! NEWTON—WESTERVELT,—On Thursday, February 12, at the residence of Mr. John F. Randolpn, by the Rev. W. W. Paxton, D D.. Joun Newron EMMA WRSTERVELT, all of New York. WILLIAMS—FosteR.—On = Thareday, Febroaty 12, 1874, at the Church of the Holy Saviour, by the Rev. A. P. Carter, D, D., W. H. H. Wittiams, late Pay- master United States Navy, to BELLE Fusrgn, both of this city, Died. ABERNETHY.—At Rahway, N. J., on Friday morn- ing, the 13th inst., SAMUEL ABERNETHY. M. D,, im the 68th year ol his age. ‘The funeral will take place, from the First Pres- byterian church, on Monday, the 16th inst., at two | o'clock P. M. | ARGUIMBAU.—On Saturday, February 14, LORENZO MERCADAL, infant son of Daniel V. and Emma J. | Arguimban, aged 7 months and 23 days. | ‘The iriends of the family are requested to attend | the funeral, on Monday, the 16th inst., at two o'clock P. M.. from 86 Second place, Brooklyn. ARNOLD.—At New Village, L. 1, on Wednesday, February 11, 1874, WeLcome V. R., injant son of D. Wabeier and Sarah J. Foster, aged 4 months and jays. BARLER,—Suddenly, on Saturday, February 14, Appi C. BARLER, aged 28 years. The remains will be taken to North Adams, Mass., for interment. Prayer at the residence of Francis Barler, Fifteenth street and Elghth ave- nue, this (Sunday) alternoon, at four o'clock. BARTLING.—On Saturday, February 14, Ina Bart- LING, aged 1 year, 5 months and 5 days. The relatives and friends of the jamily are re- spectiully invited to attend her juner: 1 Monday afternoon, at one o’clock, from her late residence, | No. 429 West Thirty-third street. BrewstTER.—At Brookiyn, on Thursday, February 12, ACHSAH, wile of Geurge RK. Brew-ter. "i Funeral on Monday, February 16, at one P. M., from the residence of her son, 476 Grand avenue. | Relates and friends are respectfully invited to | attend. BrockWay.—On Friday morning, February 13, at the New York Hotei, THOMAS B, Brockway, ip the 57th year of his age. ‘The funeral will take place on Monday morning, | at eleven o'clock, from the New York Hotel. The mene of the family are respectiully invited to |- attend. Cleveland, (Ohio) and Concord (N, H.) papers please copy. Brosk.—In Brooklyn, on Friday, February 13, 1874, Maky E., wile of Fritz Brose and dauguter of the late Sherman H. Sterling. ‘ The relatives and triends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, irom her Jate residence No. 37 Remsen street, on Monday, February 16, at three o'clock P. M. Burkows.—On Saturday, February 14, ANDREW BuRgowS, in the 64th year of hisage. The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, trom his lute residence, No, 211 North Second street, Brook- Hide D., on Monday, February 16, at two o'clock PyRaMID Lopeg, No. 490, F. AND A. M.— BRETHREN.— You are hereby summoned to attend a Special communication, to be held at the lodge room, 161 Eighth avenue, on Monday, February 16, at nalf-past twelve o’clock sharp, lor the purpose of paying the last sad tribute of respect to the re- mains ot our late brother, Andrew Burrows, Brethren of sister lodges are fraternally invited, By oraer. W. J. MCDONALD, Master. THOMAS G. GROUNSELL, Secretary. Casey.—On Thursday, February 12, 1874, after a short illness, THOMAS CaskY, @ native of Glen- bruhane, county Limerick, Ireland, aged 37 years. Relatives and friends oi the family are respect fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late Tesidence, No, 353 Madison street, on Sunday, February 15, at haif-past one o’ciock P. M., irom thence to Calvary Cemetery. CoLE.—At her residence, 305 Degraw street, Brooklyn, Mrs, MARY ANN COLE, aged 66 years. Funeral will take 3 pluce on Monday, February 16, + at twoo’clock P, M., from Strong place Baptist church, Brooklyn, Relatives and friends are in- vited to attend, St. Louis papers please copy. CoorpER.—On Saturday morning, February 14, Colonel FREDERICK Cooper, aged 42 years, 1 month and 3 days, The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the faneral, on Tuesday, February 17, at half-past one o’clock P. M., from his late residence, No. 39 Montgomery street, Jersey City. A solemn high mass will be held at St. Peter’s church at nine o’clock A. M. same day. Day.—On Friday, February 13, DANTEL DaLy, & native of Frankort, King’s county, ireland, in the 40th year of his age. The triends of the family are respectfully invited to attend hus funeral, from the residence of nis | brother-in-law, James Cougtlen, No. 222 Ehzabeth | street, this day (Sunday), at two o'clock P. M. Davis.—In Paris, France, on Sunday, January 25, 1874, JULIA De Kay, of New York, widow of CHARLES AvGustts Davis, in the 81st year of her age. Funeral services will be held at Grace church on Monday, February 16, at eleven o'clock. The Temains Will be afterwards conveyed to Green- wood. The friends of the family are respectiully invited to attend. DONIGAN.—In Brooklyn, on Friday, February 13, 1874, HaBRy, 60n of Joun U. and Mary A. Donigan, aged 3 years and 4 months. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his parents, No. 172 Dumield street, on Sunday, the 16th inst, at two Eakt&.—On Friday, Febrnary 13, of consumption, Mrs. ELizaBETH Earce, whe of Gearge Barle, lave Lieutenant of the Brooklyn Fourteenth regiment The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her | | late residence, No. 60 Canton sireet, Brooklyn, Chicago papers please copy. Eppy.—In Willlamsburg, on Friday night, Feb- ruary 13, Lucy A. Eppy, wile of Samuel Eddy, in | the 52d year of her age. | The relatives and friends of the family are tn- vited to attend the funeral, at her late resi- dence, 131 North First street, on Monday, the 16th inst., at one o'clock P, M. EMERY,.—On Friday, February 13, 1874, GERTRUDE, oungest daughter of Charles E. aud Francena £. | Emery, aged 3 months and 17 days, The reiatives and friends of the iamily are invited to attend the funeral, Suuday, February 15, from the residence of her parents, 367 Nostrand avenue, Brooklyn, at two o'clock P. M, San Francisco papers please copy. Ferrretcu.—On Friday night, February 13, MARY | Lovisa, youngest daughter of Jobn and Catharine Fettretch, aged 2 years, Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resi- dence of the parents, No. 101 East Filty-ninth Street, this (Sunday) alternoop, February 15, at one o'clock. FITZPATRICK.—Suddenly, On Friday, February 13, 1874, KATIE, youngest daughter of F, and. A. Fitzpatrick, aged 2 years and 4 months, The funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, 125 West Nineteenth street, on Sun- day afternoon, February 15, at two o'clock. The wont and friends of ‘the family are invited to attend. Firzpatrick.—On Friday, February 13, ELLEN, wiie of Thomas Fitzpatrick, in the 23d year of her age. ‘The funeral will take place from her late resi- dence, 315 East Thirty-seventh street, om Sunday, | February 15, at two o'clock. JFLYNN.—On Friday morning, Febraary 13, 1874, WILLIAM HAVILAND, only son of James J, and Anna E, Flynn, { The funeral will take place from the residence of | his parents, 417 East Kighty-third street, on Mon- sy, 16th inst., at ten o'clock A. M. hiladelphia papers please copy. GassNeR.—On Friday morning, Febrnary 18, RACHEL Richarbs, widow of Jon B. Gassner, in | her 79th year. Notice of funeral hereafter. GentTIL.—In Paris, France, on Monday, January | 26, JULIA AUGUSTA Davis, wife of THEODORE GENTIL, | and daughter ot the late Charles Augustus Davis ae De Kay Davis, deceased, ail of New ork, Grssons.—On Friday, February 13, ANNA C., relict of Charles Gibbons. | Relatives anu iriends of the famfly are respect- | folly invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, No. 206 West. Filteenth street, on Mon- day morning, the 16th inst., at ten o’clock. The remains Will be taken to the Church of St, Francis | Xavier, West Sixteenth street, and thence to Cal- vary Cemetery. GILL.—On Saturday morning, February 14, Epwakp W. GILL, aged 40 years, The relatives and iriends of the family are re- spectiully invited to attend the funeral servi at his late residence, No. 83 Barrow street, on M { day evening, at seven o’clock. His remains wili be taken to Ridgewood, N. J., for interment. GILES.—At Hyeres, France, on Tuesday, January 20, J. MURRAY GILES, in his 42d year. ARTLEY.—On Thursday, February 12, Groras F. Hagt.ey, son of William and Mary A, Haruey, aged 24 years and 7 months, Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, trom his late residence, Court land avenue, Melrose, on Sunday, February 15, at two o'clock. HEARN.—On Thursday, February 12, ELLEN, re- lict of Thomas Hearn, formerly of Carrick-on-Sulr, county of Tipperarf, Ireland, in the Téth year of her age, Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 88 Greenwich street, on Sunday, 15th, at two o'clock. HERDER.—On Saturday, February 14, 1874, Mania Lovrsa, wife ot Nicholas D, Herder, Relatives and friends are invited to attend the faueral, on Monday, 16th, at one o’clock, from No. 51 West 130th street, Harlem. Leh Friday, February 13, Mrs, ANN HowR, aged 40 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to | | attend the funeral, from her late residence, Tenth | avenue and 160th btreet, on Sunday alternoon, at \ one o'clock. JOHNSON.—In this city, on Friday, Febraary 13, TauRy K., youngest son of Charles and Fanny L. johnson. | The reiatives and friends of the family are re- | Spectiully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his parents, 224 East Thirty-third | street. on Tuesday afternoon, February 17, at two o'clock. JonEs.—On Satara morning, February 14, Hinne apecmen aaupnter of Sidney C, and’ Har- | riet Jones, aged 6 y' . The ive and irends of ‘and 4 months, i the family are re- | of Bath, | residence of her p: | funeral Invited to attend te mnerai, from the ents, 163 Allen street, on Tues afternoon, at hal{-p ast oue o'clock. ‘RLLINGSH.—In Brooklyn, ou Thursday, Febra- ary 12, Mary E., wile of the late George A. Kel- linger, ana eidest daughter of the Jate Joun R. anc Hannan Simson, Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral, on Monday, February 16, at two o'clock, trom her late residence, 232 Livingston street. KENNEDY.—A month's mind wil be celebrated on Monday, February 16, at St. John’s church, Twenty-frsi street, between Fifth and Sixth ave- nues, Gowanus, at nine a. M., for the repose of the Soul of Mrs, Mary F. KENNEDY, late wile of dohn V, Kennedy, Friends of the family are respectfully invited. Laxvs.—in Brooklyn, on Friday, February 13, Sakai LARUE, aged 39 years and 11 months, The funeral will take place on Monday, 16th tmst., at three o'clock P. M., from the residence of her Sener hea Stats tie aaa teas ches are invil ds wit! ous further notice. Ore Ae © LAWLER.—On Thursday, February 12, Mary Law- LER, widow of Fenton Lawler, a mauve of Queen’s county, Ireland, In the 54th year of her age. ‘The relatives and Ifiends are respectruily invited! to attend her funeral, from her late residence, No. 30 Madison street, on Sunday, February 15, at two clock, MappEN.—On Saturday, February 14, MIcHAEL MappEN, native of Eyrie Court, county Galway, Ireland, aged be ilete Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, on Mon afternoon, at two o'clock, {rom his late residence, No, 251 East Thirty-fiith street, corner Second aye> nue. MEYsR.—On TaNrsday, Fepruary 12, 1874, Lizzie F., only and beloved child of Pever F. and Lizzie O. Meyer, aged 2 years, 9 months and 9 days, The relatives and frieuds of the family are m- vited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, No, 226 Kast Tenth street, this day (Sunday), at one o’clock P. M. MINER.—On Friday, February 18, ALLEN B; MINER, oldest son ofthe late Captain Allen and Fanny Miner, of this city. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, at Christ church, corner of Thirty-fith street and Fifth avenue, on Monday morning, February 16, at ten o'clock, The remains will be removed to Newark tor interment, ‘The members,of Beacon Lodge, No, 67,. I. 0. 0. are hereby requested to attend the of Brother Allen B. Miner, on Monday, February 16, at ten o'clock, trom Christ chur Fifth avenue and Thirty-fifth street. WM. B. STUYVESANT, N. G, T, J, Louney, Secretary. Moork.—On Friday, February 13, ANNA MARIA, wile of John Moore, aged 60 years, The relatives and friends are respectfully invited: to attend the funeral, irom the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Fillinger, 38 Stanton street, this: (Sunday) afternoon, at one o’ McCakTuy.—On Saturday, February 14, ANR, rel- et of Owen McCarthy. Relatives and friends of the family, and also those of her brother, Daniel Flynn, are respectfully invited to attend the juneral, from her late resi- dence, 211 Jay street, Brooklyn, on Monday, Feb- Tuary 16, at two o'clock. MacpoNnaLp.—On Friday, February 13, at his resi- dence, No. 125 East 11 street, JEREMIAH W.. MACDONALD, aged 67 years, Relatives and iriends, also members of Pilgrim Lodge, No. 74, I. O, of O. F., are-respectfully in- vited to attend the funeral, from Seventh street | Methodist church, between Second and Third ave- nues, on Monday morning, 16th inst., at half-past ten o'clock. Pircrim Lopes, No. 74, 1. 0, 0, F.—BRETHREN— You are hereby notified to attend a special meet— ing at the lodge room, on Monday, February 16, at half-past nine o’clock A. M., sharp, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late brother, J. W. Macdonald, withont farther notice. ‘ ALFRED DICKSON, N. G. A. G. Hansen, Permanent secretary. McGoLpRick.—On Thursday, February 12, at the residence of his son-in-law, Peter Hagan, No. 218 East Thirty-fourth street, after a short il- ness, WILLIAM MCGOLDRICK, of Fat Rockaway, & native of the county Donegal, Ireland, age ears. 4 ‘The funeral will take place on Sunday, February 15, at one o'clock P. M. His relatives and friends. are respectlully invited to attend. Philadelphia and Quebec papers please copy. McManon.—Oo Friday, Feoruary 13, JOAN JosErd, the beloved son of Thomas and Mary McMahon, aged 4 years, 1 month and 6 days. The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Sun- day) afternoon, at two o'clock, from his late resi- dence, No. 89 Sixth avenue. MCNALLY.—On Friday, Pebruary 13, Wrtr1aM H. McNaLLy, 1nfant son of Patrick and Matgaret Mo- Nally, aged 6 months. The funeral will take place from the residence of his parents, 217 East Fortieth street, at two o'clock Pp on Sunday, the 15th inst, Nespitt.—On Saturday, February 14, at her res}- dence, No. 8 Lewis stieet, Mrs. Mary NESBITT, aged’ 81 years. ‘tne relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, at Atl Saints’ church, corner ot Henry and Scamme!l streets, on Monday, the 16th. inst., at one o'clock P. M. Remains will be taken to Greenwood [or interment. O’BRIEN.—On Friday, February 13, PaTrio& O'BRIEN, Dative of Kiltirman, Limerick, Ireland, aged 36 years, ‘The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 247 Navy pei Plea to-day (Sunday), February 15, ab two P. M. Perez.—At the Clty of Mexico, on Wednesday, January 7, 1874, MANUEL PEkE4, of the firm 0 M. Perez & Oburrio, of this city, in the 38th year of his age. His iriends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of Mr. Gabriel Obarrio, 163 Lexington avenue, on Monday morning, the 16th inst., at half-past nine o’clock. The remains will be taken to the Cuurch of St. Vincent de Paul, Twenty-third street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, where a solemn high mass will be offered up at ten o’elock, PLANT.—On Friday, February 13, at nis resi- dence, No. 5 Vandewater street, ROBERT PLANT, in the 35th year of his age. The friends of the family are invited to attend the tuneral, from the above address, to-day (Sun- oa) at two o’clock, and thence to Calvary Ceme- ery. PowELL.—On Saturday, February 14, at four A. M., IDA A. POWELL, youngest daughter of W. H. Powell, artist. The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services, at St. Stephen’s church, Twenty-eighth street, on Sunday, February 15, ab half-past one o’c.ock P. M. REIMBR.—On Friday, February 13, at five o'clock A.M., JoHN WERNER, youngest son oj F. W. Reimer and his wife, Anne, aged 7 years and 7 months, Relatives and friends are respectiully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his arents, 199 Harrison street, Brooklyn, on Sunday, ebruary 15, atone P. M. + ROONEY.—On Saturday afternoon, February 14, at one o’ciock, at the residence of his father, 340 West Sixteenth street, JosePH JAMES, son Oo! Patrick and Mary E. Rooney, in the 6th year of his age. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Monday, 16th tnst., atone o'clock, to Calvary Cemetery. RuNGE.—At Hoboken, N. J,, on Sunday, Febraary 8, Makia M. RUNGR, in the 62d year of her age. Her remains were taken to Constapleville for in- terment, Ryan.—On Friday, Februsry 13, 1874, at half past nine o’clock P. M., Joun M. RYAN, a native of the parish of Golden, county Tipperary, Ireland, aged 37 years. Rejatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, on Bank street, New Brighton, Staten Isiand, this day (Sunday), February 15, 1874 a& two o'clock P. M. California and Tipperary papers please copy. ScaLty.—On Friday, February Ba ods widow of James Scally, a native of county Louth, ireland, — 67 years. elatives and friends of tho family are invited to attend the funeral, trom her late residence, No. 480 Pearl street. Her remains will be taken to St. An- drew’s church, corner of Duane street and City Hall place, at nine A. M., where a requiem mass will be offered for the repose of her soul; thence to- Calvary Cemetery at one P. M, ScRYMsgR.—On Saturday, February 14, of con- estion of the brain, DAVID A, ‘SCRYMSER, in the d year of his age. Friends of the tamtly are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his brother-in-law, William H. Little, 24 Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn, on Tuesday, Pebruary 17, at three o’clock. SMITH.—On Friday, Febraary 13, FREOERICR W. Saira, Jr., aged 15 years, 80n of Frederick W. and Emma Smith, Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, irom bis late residence, No. 20 West Ninth street, at haif-past one P. M., on Mon- ‘ day, February 16, Lele age a Thursday, February 12, Jawrs G SNEDEKER, aged 61 years. The Telatives and friends of the family are re- ectfuily invited to attend his funeral, on Sunday | afternoon, at one o'clock, rom his late residence, . 55 Broome street. Norman’ un Thursday, February 12, 1874, Ja- cop STeruen, tn the 63d year of his age, ‘The relatives and friends are invited to attend. the funeral from his late residence, 272 Second street, on Sunday, February 15, at half-past one "clock. he Sweexey.—In Williameburg, on Friday evening, February 13, JAMES SWKENKY, in the 64th year of nis age. The faneral will take place from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, on Monday, the 16th {nst., at half-past ine A. M., from thence +o Cal- vary Cemetery. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend, TICHENOR.—On Friday, February 13, Mary A. FICHENOR, youngest child of James H. Tichenor and Lydia T. Nuttman, ‘Vhe funeral will take place on Tuesday, the 17th inst,, at two P, M., at the residence of her parents, 472 tiigh street, Newark, New Jersey. Toptx.—On Friday, February 13, EMtLy ©. TOBIN, daughter of Joseph and Caroline CG, Tobin, in the | 2st year of her age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her parents’ residence, 256 West Thirty-seventh street, on Monday afternoon, 16th inst., at one o'clock. VaNDEROEF.—On Wednesday, February 1 vena A. VanpEnory, widow of Edward eroef. Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fally invited to attend the iunerai, from her late MAR- Van- \ residence, 165 Rast Ninetieth street om Sundas, February 15, at one P, M.