The New York Herald Newspaper, December 17, 1875, Page 11

THE COURTS. Wotion to Rescind the Plea of Not Guilty in the Case of Charles L. Lawrence, Penalties for Non-Payment of Taxes. Seductive Arts of a Spiritualistic Medium. The Stolen Schooner Mary Chilton. EXCITING SCENE IN COURT. The indictment inst Charles L. Lawrence charg- ing him with forging owners’ oaths and importers’ en- ‘tries, and with intent to defraud the United States by presenting the same at the Custom House, was called for trial yesterday in the United States Circuit Court, criminal branch, before Judge Benedict, On the easo being called a motion was made by Mr, E, W. Stough- ton, of counsel for the defendant, that the order of the Court entering a plea of not guilty upon the counts upon which the defendant declined to plead be re- scinded, and the plea stricken from the record, This, be alleged, would enable the defence to move to quash these counts, and, perhaps, the entire !ndictment. Copies of the warrant of commitment in Eng- land and the writ of extradition, also let- ters of instruction from the Department of Justice, &c, to the United States District Attorney, were readin support of the motion made. Be then went on to state that the only charge made in England against the defendant was of forging these documents, and upon this charge he was extradited. ‘The President bas been addressed in the matter, and has, under date of May 22, 1875, directed the District tiorney to Paci upon thischarge only, Similar itructions have been received from Attorney General Pierrepont, it being understood that the course in future was not yet determined upon. Section 362 of the Revised Statutes gave the Attorney General full au- thority in the matter, and yet the District Attorney was xoting in direct violation of this authority. The letters spoke of “grave reasons’ which made it expedient to take this course. Assistant United States District Attorney stated in reply that he regretted that he shoul Placed in this unpleasant position during Mr. Bliss’ ab- sence, of answering to this alleged disloyaly and insubordination. At best the question was only a political one and not the business of acourt of justice, The Court had never received any instructions and could receive none to this effect, AS Togarded the position of the District Attorney, that question could not be settled in this Court, Tho refer- ence to the rumors of war, filling the atmosphere, was ut of place, Mr, Stoughton argued that the District Attorney, ‘With explicit instructions in his possession, insisted on arraigning Lawrence upon other counts, in direct dis- regard of the highest authority of the United States. Certainly Lawrence had some rights under a treaty which was the law of the land. Judge Benedict said the question was not new to him, only that now it was made wore formal, He had ‘but conformed with the requirements of the statute, when directing the plea of not guilty to be entered when Lawrence declined to make it himself, and the instructions to the District Attor- ney did not warrant any abatement of tho tequirements of the statute, He could not refuse to listen to any motion made by the District Attorney, who represented the government, The only responst- bility in the matter must rest with the District At- lornoy, the representative of the United States in the Court, ‘and not with the Court, and through him this npplication should have been made. There was nothing to warrant any action of the Court in the premises, and tho action of the District Attorney he could not’ pass pon. Mr. B. F. Tracy, also of counsel for the defendant, then read a petition from Lawrence, requesting the Court to direct that the alleged torged peers be de- posited with the Clerk, to adinit of examination by his counsel and due — of adeience. He had Jearned that they had been taken from the Custom Ee and were now in the possession of tho District wmoY, Mr, Foster said he considered this a strange request, one without precedent. After considerable argument Judge Benedict granted this motion, upon the pre- fumption that the papers were in the hands of the District Attorney, as stated. It was stated by the Dis- trict Attorney that he sbould move the case tor trial next Tuesday. The request was then made by Mr, Tracy that two Jud; should sit upon th the time. Judge Benedict sald b ‘could be done, but it would please bim rt Johvson with bim during the trial, and he would con- fer with him in regard to it, TAX PENALTIES, Judge Blatchford, in the United States District Court, yesterday rendered a decision on the demurrer filed by the defendants in the suit of the United States against the New York Guaranty and Indemnity Company, it being an action brought to recover several sums as penalties for failure to make return and payment of tax as to the amount of their deposits and capital, The following 1s his opinion:— 1am of opinion that the provisions of section 110 re- Specting penalies for meglect to make return and pay- ment of tax as to amount of Bezouity and capital require only a single return to be mi covering the deposits and capital, and impose only a single penalty of $200 for all neglects or defaults prior to the beginning of the suit. The penalty ts not imposed for each aud every refusal or negiect, but for any refusal or neglect. Nor is the case varied by tho fact that the = is required to be paid each month upon deposits nd each month upon capital, and that the return of de- posits and capital is required to be made monthly. So also, under section 120, respecting penalties for neglect to inake return as to dividends, ouly one penalty of $1,000 is imposed for all defaults prior to the beginning of the suit, The demurrer of the defendants to the second, fourth ana sixth cause of action is, therefore, allowed. As to the demurrer of the plaintiffs to the second de- fence set up by the answer, I overrule the demurrer, on the ground that the defence is ono which it ts most proper should be passed upon at the crial. Avsistant United States District Attorney Roger M. Sherman peared for the government and W. A. Butler for the defendants, A RATHER “BLACK” CASE, Mra, Valentine Black charges that her husband, dis- regarding the solemnity of his marriage vow, aban- doned her some time since, and is now living with a Spiritualistic medium in Brooklyn. Following up this charge, she bronght suit for divorce, the trial of which «Was preceded by the usual motion for alimony and counsel fee. Despairing of obtaining justice in the City of Churches, or for some other reason, the motion ‘was made yesterday before Judge Davis, in Supreme Court, Chambers, m this city, Two rather Hvely Brooklyn lawyers appeared in the case, which from tne peculiar character of the opposing statements made imparted unusual vivacity to the ordinarily dall and commonplace proceeding in this Court. From the papers submitted it seems that the alleged derelict hus- Ci and ié Now enjoying the hospitalities of the Kings ounty Jail, The statement of his counsel as to bis peet iary resources i@ not very flattering to the applica- jon, He stated that Black was just now in very strait- ened circumstances, that during the past four years ho had not earned more than $10 over and above what ‘was necessary to liquidate hix board and washing bills, and that his personal property consisted solely of & three dollar silver watch, “Mr, Black,” Interrupted the opposing counsel, “has deserted one of the finest women there is ig Brooklyn to live with a spirit medium.” (Laughtor. ) “Is she a circulating medium?” quietly queried Judge Davis. (Renewed laughter.) “The spirit medium with whom he is living has plenty of the circulating medium,” continued Mrs. Black's counsel. “She earns plenty of money, We all now how it is done.” “How is It done?’? asked Judge Davis, “They turn off the lights,’ explained the counsel, “and down comes the spirit hand, making a photograph on the paper. [tis a very easy matter, sir. She earus $30 or $40 a night, Fino carriages drive to the door and fine ladies aro her patrons, and yet Mr. Black says he has no money,”’ Judge Davis here brought the case to an abrupt ter- mination, saying he would look over the papers, THE SCHOONER MARY CHILTON. The indictment against David Lawson in the United States Circuit Court, criminal branch, before Judge Ben- edict, charging him with running away with a vessel, came up for trial yesterday. It is charged that while the American schooner Mary Chilton was lying in the harbor of San Andreas, United States of Colombia, and the captain ashore, David Lawson, the mate, took the ‘vessel to sea, abandoning her near tho coast of Cuba, the crew landing ina boat. “The schooner was after- ward brought to this port, It is claimed by the defence that ono Lopes, principal owner of the cargo, with the Bssistance of one Captain Harvey, procured the abduction of .the vessel; that Captain Harvey went ‘on board of her at night, while the captain was ashore, Grugged Lawson, who was then in charge, and thal while in this condition ne was forced to give orders to proceed to sea, They further are that the object was to defraud the Aviantic Mutual Insurance Company, which had issued an open policy of insurance on ie cargo, John A. Sypperek, captain of the Mary Chilton, ad tain William H. Harvey were theonly witnesses exsruned youtorday, Captain Harvew admitted that he ‘was on Doard the Fchooner at tne time but claimed that he was forced to stay trial will be continued to-day, A MOTHER AND HER CHILD Mrs, Sharkey four years ago put out to nurse her child while she went out to work foraliving. The woman to whom she had intrusted it refusing to do- liver it back, the mother obtained an order from Judge Donohue to bave her child delivered to ber. This order being unheeded the poor mother again waited on Judge Donohue, who sent the lawyers peremptory no- tice to produce the child in court. This last order had the desired effect, and the woman to whom the custody of the child had been intrusted entered the court yes terday, bringing the child with her. The moment she entered the court room the mother flew at her and dragged the child out of her arms, The other woman seized the child’s legs, determined not to give it up. Both women screamed with all the'r might. The court officers rushed to the scene and after some difficulty keparated the combatants, The mother, however, re- tained possession of her child and forthwith rushed from the court, holding on frantically to her prize, The other woman, seeing that the mother had escaped with the child, screamed at the top of her yoice and Was carried out ina fit of hysterics, A large crowd quickly poured into the court, wondering what was the matter, The whole scene was an exciting one. The mother made good her escape, and the other woman, recovering from ber hysterics, slowly, silently and sadly left the court house, refusing to be comi- forted, to sea, Legit The DECISIONS. SUPREME COURT—CHAMBERS, By Judge Lawrence, Kingsland vs, Kings.and.—Memorandum, Palen vs, Bushnel Order as settled, Sandford vs. Wheeler.—Have the parties in this caso agreed upon the caseas printed? Is the respondent in default in Beglecting to propose amendments? Walsh vs. Mead.—This caso has been taken up for sottlemont three times, and on each occasion | havo been obliged to send it back. I cannot pass upon it until the stenographer’s minutes are before me, as have before stated, and these minutes are not in the bundle of papers submitted. By Judge Davis. Sistare va. Mechanics and Traders’ Savings Institu- tions; North River Sayings Bank vs, Delamater, Jr. ; Davis vs, Costello; Bergen va. The Mayor, &c,; matter of Robertson,—Orders granted, Dinnin vs, Asbley,—Motion denjed, but defendant may have ten days’ further time to comply with the order opening the default as settied by Justice Law- Tence, Smith vs. Smith.—This case belongs at the Special Term in equity and must be brought to a hearing there, It was a reference of the issue Joined to take and re- port proofs and opinion of referee, The detendant must bring the case to a hearing on the report at Special Term in Equity, Tallman ve, Tallman.—Motion denied in part. Bee memorandum, yf Carpenter” va, Van Pelt.—Motion dented without costs, Memorandum, SUPREME COURT—SPECIAL TERM, By Judge Van Vorst, 0. tent va, Cromien et al.—Judgmont for plaintiff, pinion, ‘Williama ve, Abbott.—Findings settled and signed, SUPERIOR COURT—SPECIAL TERM. By Judge Sedgwick, Heffernan vs. Kelly.—Granted. Wehle vs. Bowery Savings Bank.—The costa, beyond disbursements, should not exceed $10 in each Case, with no term fee, Commercial Wharf Company vs. New York and Charleston Steamship Company.—Moti Rust vs. Hauselt.—Seventy-live doll Gates vs, Agart.—Motion ed ; $10 costs, to abide event, Wheeler vs, Surall—Motion granted, See memo- randum, ‘ By Judge Freedman. Prayer vs. Continental Life Insurance Company.— Findings of fact settled and filed. Offriger vs. De Wolf,—Motion denied, COMMON PLEAS—SPECIAL TERM, By Chief Justice Daly. O'Dwyer vs, Sears.—Motion for injunction denied, Opinion, SUMMARY OF LAW CASES. A matter of difference having arisen between two lawyers named Hargous and Neville, the case came up for adjudication yesterday before Judge Robinson, holding Equity Term of the Court of Common Pleas, There being an allegation of fraud he decided that it was more properly a case to be tried before a jury, and 40 put it on the jury calendar, John Carroll was brought before United States Com- missioner Shields yesterday. charged with defacing revenue stamps on barrels of whiskey belonging to him and was held in $2,000 bail, Ho is a distiller at Tenth avenue and Thirty-fourth street Saige en ae ee ern soe Op Pout anve-FUIOFUBY BE the Court House, looking, Dan Bryant used to say, “‘as well ana hearty as he ever did in his life” It is not known yet whether he will be assigned to hold any of tne branches of the Supreme Court for this year, as the assignment for this Court has not yet been ar- ranged, It is presumed, however, that he will fall into ‘the judiciary Iine as usual, In be an Court, Chambers, before Judge Davis, a Grand Jury was drawn yesterday for the Court of Gen- eral Sessions for the January term, Among the names drawn was John Jacob Astor, The short cause calendar of the Superior Court will be called to-day in Part 2 before Judge Freedman, in- stead of Part 1 before Judge Spier, who is still occupied in the trial of the great railway bond forgery case. In the civil suit brought by the city against Peter B, Sweeny, which is to be tricd beforo a struck jury, Mr. John McKeon, counsel for Sweeny, submitted yester- day to Mr. Peckham, the opposing’ counsel, the names of various parties trom whom to select the eligore to draw the jury. Another list will be made up to-day by Mr. Peckham, and from the two lists will be chosen the two elisors required, In the case of R. 8. Wills & Co, vs. Collector Arthur, in the United States District Court, before Judge Blatch- ford, the action brought to recover $3,000 as an excess of duties paid under protest upon “jute rejections,” the jury yesterday returned a verdict for the defend- ant. The verdict thus decides the ‘Jute rejections’’ must pay the additional duty of $5 per ton charged upon importations of jute. In a foreclosure suit brought by Sheppard Knapp, re- ceiver of the Bowling Green Savings Bank, against Bonestrel, in which the defence was usury, and a judg- ment given for the plaintiff for some $30,000, and from which judgment an appeal was taken to’ the Supreme Court, General Term, which appeal is still pending, a motion was made yesterday in Supreme Court, Cham- bers, before Judge Davis, for a new trial. it was urged on behalf of the motion by Mr. John KE. Develin that the bank knew before it received certain notes and ac- ceptances that the makers of them were ingolvent, It is also alleged that the notes formed part of the con- sideration for the mortgage. After hearing the argu- ment, Mr, E, P. Wheeler appearing in opposition, Judge Davis took the papers, reserving his decision, Owen W. Brennan, owner of the building No, 614 Pearl street, leased a portion of ft to the city, to be oc- cupied by the Second District Civil Court. Thero was some trouble in getting payment of the rent, which compelled the bringing of a suit. A verdict, however, was given for the planutf, but to avoid the tedious de- lays of further suits and Pecans difficulty in the matter of the payment of the rent a compromise was made by Mr, Jolin E. Develin, as counsel for Mr. Bren- nan, and Comptroller Green, m which the latter stipulated in consideration of a reduction in the rent to pay the same promptly in future, or in default that the city should pay the rent provided for in the original lease, Under this agreement the rent was promptly paid up to tho Ist of last May, when Comptroller Green refused to pay any further rent, Asecond suit was accordingly brought against the city tor $3,375, being the difference between the reduced and original rent, In July last an answer was put in and the case had been placed on the calendar for trial, before Judge Lawrence. A motion was made yesterday, before Judge Davis, for leave to amend the answer. Thero was quite a lengthy argument, Ex-Attorney General Barlow appearing tor the motion and Mr, John BE. Develin in opposition. Decision was reserved. An important and interesting contest in relation to the last will and testament of Sylvester Van Valkenburgh, late @ resident of the city of New Yorx, who died at Chatham, in the county of Columbia, about one month since, was commenced oe, before Surrogate Ke selstyn, at Hudson, Columbia cout The testator leaves-an estate valued at $300,000. He left two daugh- ters, one the wife of Charles Chesterman, the well known millionnaire of the city of New York, and tho other the wife of Charles Houseman, also a reeident of this city. He bequeathed $2.000 to'Mrs, Chesterman, and states in his will that a8 she 18 amply provided for, and the other daughter js not, he gives the rest, resi- due and remainder to Mrs. Houseman. Mra, Chester. Man contests the will on the ground that it was not a genuine will, and that if genuine, unduo influence wae brought to bear upon the testator to induce him to make such disposition of bis property. The case isto be sharply contested, and has excited much comment among the residents of Columbia county. Mr. Rufus F. Andrews is retained ax counse! for the proponents of the will, and Messrs, Joseph 0, aud Erastus Brown for the contestants, OOURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS. Before Judge Sutherland. THE WALKER NOMICIDE, Theodore Reed, a clerk, aged twenty-one, who on the Ist of May last fatally stabbed his stepfather, John Walker, in an altercation in front of their residence, No. 19 Desbrosses street, was arraigned at the bar for trial yesterday, and pleaded not guilty. Assistant Dis- trict Attornoys Herring and Lyons appeared to proso- cute, and Counsellors Howe and Laird to defend the prisoner, Several hours were occupied in obtaining a Jury. Messrs. Howe and Laird keenly scrutinized and inexorably examined every juror called, and when there appoared the slightest prejudice the man was peremptorily challenged. When prisoner's counse; interposed challenge to the favor, they in every case demanded that the Court appoint triers to decide upon th fthe juror, The request was in- id as invari: bly was exception. th ing his s on ground that he bad not been go trio When the jury had been completed it was thought inadvisable to begin the trial of the case so late in the day, and it was accord- ingly deferred til this morning at’ eleven o'clock, the jurors being cautioned, meanwhile, to allow no one to Vier with them about the case and to read nothing ut it in the papers, The circumstances attending thé fatal affray were somewhat peculiar, It seems that the deceased, Walker, had been in the habit of beating his wife, the mother of Reed, and that the latter on one such occa- sion had him arrested and tmprisoved for assault aud battery, From the testimony of Mrs. Walker before the Coroner last summer, it appears that Walker had thereafter entertained an’ implacable hatred for Reed and frequently threatened to take his life. On the ‘4 of the stabbing Walker came home arunk and quarrel- some, This wife and stepson were in the room when he entered, and Reed attempted to pass ont, Walker seized hold of a cane which the latter had in bis hand and ordered him to put it down, as, it belonged to him (Walker). Reed refused to comply and contended that the stick was his personal property. An altercation ensued, and Reed defied his stepfather to come outside and settle it, The latter said he could “lick” any such man as Reed, and the two went into the street, whence Walker returned in a few minutes, declaring that he was stabbed. fle was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he died two days The verdict rendered by tho Coro- ner’s jury was to the effect that the deceased came to his death’“from stab wounds inflicted by a knife in the hands of his stepson, Theodore Reed, nade in the heat of excitement caused by great provocation.” This conclusion was arrived at after hearing the testimony of two eye-witnesses of the occurrence, Herman Von Vech- ven and James W, Rellly, COURT CALENDARS—THIS DAY. Supreme Count—Cuamnens—Held by Judge Davis. — N 6, 144, 173, 178, 209, 210, 212, 213, 223, 3, 2 272, 300, 807, 246, 253, 258, 259, Donobue,—Short Causes—Nos, 8437, , 875, 1987, 2889, Ss11, 3607, 3515, 3973, 3063, 3657, Part 2—Held by Judge Van Vor: y Nos, 8986, 3330, 8640, 3728, 8989, 8264, 3530, 2096, 2614, 3424, 3162, 4006, 8024, 8926, 8048, 2486, 3248, 3642, 9032, $746, 5990, 322414, 8420, 3654, 8504, Part 3—Held by Judge Lawrence.— Short Causes—Nos. 8931, 630, 2438, 3615, 1269, 2507, 8, 8278, 5274, 8275, 2907, 3817, 3659, 2900, 3889, 3629, 621. Surreme Covrt—Srectat Trrm—Held by Judge Bar- rett.—Case ou—No 9, No day calendar, Surekion Count—Genzrat Term—Adjourned sine die Svrsnion Court—Srxcia Tenm—Held by Judge Sedg- wick.—Demurrer—No. 5, Law and fact—Nos. 3, 9, 10, 40, 48, 2, 8, 23, 28, 34, 41, 52. Surerion Court—Trrat, TaRu—Part 1—Hela by Judge Speir.—Case on—No. 855. No day calendar. Part 2—Held by Judge Freedman,—Short causes—Nos, 1725, 1656, 1465, 1588, 1774, 1771, 1681, 1715, 1713, 1630, 1703, 1760, 1334, 1798, 1825, 1677, 1753, 1806, 1651. Commox Preas—TRiaL Term—Part 1—Hela by Judge Larremore,—Case on—No. 1708. No day calendar. Part 2—Held by Judge Loew.—Nos. 1167, 1682, 1813, 1814, aa 1224, 219, 1212," 1208, 566, 2285, 2108, 1698, Common Piwas—Equiry Term—Heid by Judge Robin- son,—Nos, 51, 25, 26, 19, 14, 27, 86, 56, 44. Manixe Court—Txiat Txrm—Part 1—Held by Judgo McAdam,—Nos. 8145, 2780, 3395, 6174, 6193, 6121, 6143, 4610, 8108, 2015, 4264. Part 2—Held by Judgo Alker.—Nos. 8549, 3615, 8317, 4449, 4450, 5989, 3625, 5965, 6568, 8618, 3628, $636, 3148, 2060, 3617. Part 8— Held by Judge Joachimsen.—Nos, 5841, 6136, 4775, 6041, 6086, 6078, 6144, 402, 5943, 5180, 5822, 6640, 5663, 5623' 5660, 6610) $405," 4118, 6829, 2431, Covrr or GeNeRat Sessioxs—Held by Judge Suther- land.—The People vs, Theodore Reed—Homicide, COURT OF APPEALS. Avpany, N. ¥. Dec. 16, 1875. No.116. Samuel H. Randall, respondent, vs. Charles Dusenbury, trustee, &e., appellant,—Argued by Ira D, Warren, of counsel for appellant, and by Samuel H. Randall, respondent, in person, v No. 117. Charles Partridgo, appellant, vs. Albert G. Eaton, respondent.—Argued by George W. Smith, of counsel for appellant, and by ©. D. Adams for respond- ent. Nos, 72and 73 James P. Saunders, appellant, vs, Tho Village of Yonkers, respondent.—Argued by B, Wells, of counsel for appellant, aud by Ralph E. Prime for Vache’ Proclamation made and Conrt adjourned, CALENDAR. The calendar for Friday, December 17, is as follows— Nos, 104, 111, 68, 11, 87,119, 120 and 121, UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. Wasminato, Dec. 15, 1875, ‘The following cases have been on argument in the United States Supreme Court to-day :— No. 84. Lewis et al. vs, Michigan Central Railroad Company—Error to the Circuit Court for the Northern District of Illinots.—Lewis and others sought to re- cover of the company, as common carriers, upon through rates of freight, an amount equal to the de- cline ib price of certain wool, while in course of trans- portation from Chicago to Uuica, N. Y., upon the the- ory that the company bound itself for the transporta- tion beyond its own line, and that they were therefore responsible for the delay occurring on the other lines over which the wool passed on the through rates. The court below Weld tak Soetenet ett py contract on the part of the company to be liable for the transportation beyond its own Mine, and the judgment was for the road. It is here urged that any agreement vy which the consignors wero to pay through rates to the company bound the col ny for through transportation, otherwise it would have to be construed asa contract for the benefit of one party only, leaving the other without any advantage to e derived from the obligation to pay, §. R. Sausurn for plaintiff in error; Dexter & Smith for defendant ‘0. $6. Dow vs. Bartholomew et al.—Error to tho Circuit Court for Wisconsin. —This is an action to com- Rel the Beard of Supervisors of the town of Waldick, is., tolevy atax for the payment of certain bonds issued in aid of the Mineral Point Railroad, judgment having been obtained upon them by the holders. Tho judgment was for the Board on various technical ‘grounds whicb are assigned here as error. Cause sub- mitted on the printed points by Matthew H. Carpenter for plaintiff in error, defendant not appearing. No. 89, Watts vs. Washington Territofy—Error to the Supreme Court of the Territory.—Watis was con- victed of murder in the court below. The cage turned upon @ question of jurisdiction, as bg ine where the murder was committed (the Island of San Juan) was not at the time of the offence within the limits of the | Territory or of the United Stites, being in*dispute as | between the United States and Great Britain. Subse- quently to the murder, the Emperor of Germany, to whom the question of boundary was referred, decided the disputed territory to belong to the United States, and it is within the limits of the Territory. It is hera maintaiyed that the understanding existing between | the two countries in reference to the place was that, ending the final decision of the question as to jurisdiction, neither party should uso exclu- Bive sovereign rights, and that, therefore, tho | courts of the United States were without authority to convict and punish the prisoner. Tho government | claims that thero was no treaty on the subject, and that any arrangement entered into between the military au= thorities of the United States and the authorities of Great Britain, if it had any efficiency whatever, would have to be proved, and then would form no basis for a writ of error to this Court, But it is said that there was no understanding inconsistent with the claim of sovereignty by the United States; each party was to punish its own offenders, Hence it is urged the con- viction was legal, and this Court has no jurisdiction to review it, N, Wilson for plaintiff in error; E. B, Smith for the government. No. 91, Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada Richardson et al,—Error to the Cireuit Court for Ver- mont,—This was an action to recover damages of the ‘Yrunk road for the destruction of property by a fire ignited by the engine of one of its trains, The prop- erty dostroyed was within the limits of the roadway, and the questions were—first, was {t there by proper authority? and second, if there by the agreement and consent ef the company, still, could there be a recov- ery? The court below sustained the evidence adduced to show that representatives of the company had leased the premises to the losers by the fire, and ruled that thoy were entitled to recover, Itis here claimed that the evidence of the lease was improperly admitted, and that in any cago there could be no recovery, be- cause no negligence on the part of the company waa shown, But the main point to be decided is whether | the building of the houses and the placing of the prop- erty 80 near the track of the road was not such culpa- ble negligence on the part of the defendant in error here, contributing toward the circumstances which | caused such loss as will preclude a recovery Dale, Bingham & Ray for plaintiff in error; Holbert E, Paine and Henry Haywood for defendants, TOMBS POLICE COURT. Betore Judge Bixby. ‘ A NEW KIND OF FRAUD, Frank Pierce, of Elgin, Il., was yesterday charged by Joseph M. Griggs, ticket agent of the Boston, Al- any and San Francisco Railroad Company, with hav- Ing caused to be manufactured by George D, Dudley, of of No. 18 Liberty street, a lot of spurious railway with intent to sell them. He had not, how- cceeded in disposing of any of them when ar. to answer, A NEW WAY OF PAYING A DEBT. On the 30th of November Mr. Jeremiah O'Donoghue, an agent employed by Mr. George V, Pomeroy, a cigar manufacturer doing business in Chambers street, called upon,Henry McAuliffe, of No, 11 Park row, for the pur- pose of collecting an old debt of $107. Whilo talking with McAuliffe about the matter the latter's bartender, Thomas Dougherty, came from behind the counter and, collaring Mr. O'Donoghue by the throat, ordere him bad out, Some sharp words were exchanged, when Dougherty struck Mr. O'Donoghue repeated blows with his fist in the ear, making it bleed and par- tially impairing the man’s bi ¢ for a time, In the Court of Special Sessions yesterday Dougherty was tried for the assault and battery and was fined WASHINGTON PLACE POLICE COURT. Before Judge Kasmire, A YOUNG GIRL SAVED. Grace Buckley, a young girl fifteen years of age, has been missing from her home, No, 105 Washington street, Hoboken, for eight weeks, Her relatives communicated with the New York police, and on Wednesday evening a detective of the Fifteenth precinct found her ina house of bad repute in Forsyth street. In Court yes. terday her mother said that her daughter was a bad and ungovernable child, and the Judge sent her to the House of the G Shepherd, On leaving the Court, | parts remarkably Tho prisoner was heid in default of $5,000 bail | Grace smiled and joked with her friends and refused to kiss her mother “goodby.”” THE WHITE STAR DOCK ROBBERY. ‘The examination into the alleged theft of two cases of umbrella silk, from the White Star dock, on December 6, was continued yesterday. Mr, W. D. Woods, the rigoner arrested by the Central Office detectives, gave ,000 bail and was discharged. The counsel for the de- fence contend that the property found in Mr. Woods’ store cannot be identified as being part of the stolen property. POLICE COURT NOTES. John Wells was charged at the Washington Placo Pohce Court with stealing $18 from Richard Freeman, Upon examination the cage was dismissed, the chargo being the result of a carouse. Benjamin Salisbury, of No. 623 Sixth avenue, was charged with the vivlation of the Lottery law. Tho complainant was George Phillips, of No. 216 West Forty-first street, who said he paid the prisoner twenty-four cents for policy ticketg and was told he drew a $6 prize, On presenting the ticket for the money the prisoner tore it up. The charge was dismissed, there being no evidence against the prisoner, James Grant was held in $1,000 for assaulting Louis Wilkie, of Seventh avenue and Twenty-third atrect, with a lager beer glass, William Benz and John Inchmeister, of No. 607 East Ninth street, were held in $2,000 each at Essex Market Police Court tor stealing $50 worth of lead from Louis Leant, at No. 612 East Ninth street. ‘At the Tombs Police Court yesterday Marx E, Haman, proprietor of a toy siore at No, 200 Bowery, was held to auswer on complaint of Catharine Cross, of No. 465 Fourth avenue, who charged that in the purchase of some goods at his store she was cheated out of $2 and some odd cents, At the same Court, James Ryan, a carman, residing at No, 47 Forsyth street, was held to answer in $1,000 bail on a charge of stealing a trank containing $200 worth of clothing, the property of Norman J. Kellogg. Fhovomplaint was made by William J. Rossman, of No. 306 Easy Thirty-Grst street, driver of an express wagon. Edward Cassidy, of No, 227 Water street, a brick- layer, was held to answer, on complaint of Thomas Foster, of No. 135 Washington street, who charged that while standing Ina barroom, corner of Roosevelt and Water streets, on Wednesday night, the accused took from his (complainant's) pocket the sum of $44 OVERHAULING THE COURT ROOMS. The Committee on County Affairs, consisting of Aldermen Lysaght, Seery and MoCarty, yesterday made a tour of the county buildings, with a view of discovering whore there are vacant rooms in which to place Colonel Gtidersieeve, tho newly elected Judge of the General Seesions. In the County Court House nota vacant room suitable for holding court was found. Tho clerks of the Supreme and Superior courts stated that they were now so crowded for room that they had beon considering the propriety of asking for additional ac: commodation. One of the commitiee suggested that the Comptroller should be loca where than in the County Court House, all the courts should be centred Several of his associates agreed that the Comptroller’s office should be located elsewhere if suitable rooms could be secured, After vainly searching they thought the only way open for them was to vacate the suits of rooms now occupied as the chambers of the Common Council and give them to the Marine Court for clerk’s office and chambers, They could then assign Judge Gildersieeve to the rooms in the brown stone building now used as chambers and clerk’s office by the Marino Court. If these changes be decided upon the Aldermen will peobaly take possession of the basement rooms of the City Hall fronting the new Post Office. The committeo will Lvsccae;§ report atthe next meeting of the Com- mon Council, Deputy Comptroller Earle admits that the County Court House is not a proper place for the Finance Department, and gives it as his opinion that a building for its special use should be erected in the City Hall Park, between the City Hall and the County Court House, INVESTIGATION. THE SENATE COMMITTEE INQUIRING INTO THE COMPOSITION OF THE POLICE FORCE, An adjourned mecting of the Senate Investigating Committee was held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yester- day morning. Colonel Meighan, from the Dock Depart- ment, was allowed an opportunity to give evidence that a check which he had been charged with appro- priating to hig own use was made out some time be- fore the Dock Depariment was organized, and, conse- quently, could not have been appropriated by him. Further consideration of the Police Department was then taken up, Commissioner Matsell being the first witness called. He testified that the total number of the uniformed forco was 2,261, exclusive of the officers: the average oxteut of the night pusts was about one mile, seven furlongs and thir- teen rods, and about two furlongs and thirty, three rods in the downtown portion of the city; the captains of the various precincts make returns every twenty-four hours to the inspectors of the various districts and at Police Headquarters; a record ‘was kept of all felonies and misdemeanors committed; the patrolmen of the force, the witness thought, ought to be divided into two sets, the higher grade to be com- posed of officers who had served on the department for @ number of years and those newly appointed placed on the other; the former should, in his opiuion, re- ceive a better salary than the latter, but, instead of in- creasing them, he would continue to pay them $1,200 a year and give the newly appointed officers $1,000 a year. The witness went on to stato that it was usual for the Governor to consult the Police Department in relation to the pardoning of criminals for the purpose of learning’how often and for what crimes they bad been arrested; hoe considered that the salaries of the uniformed force should not bo reduced, and that the detectives should recoive moro remuneration for their services than the patrolmen; witness thought the detective force should be divided into three | ra the frst to be comprised of men who would be kuown only to the Superintendont of Po- lice; this grade should act as men and work up all the cases; the second grade should be composed of men who would make the arrests and give evidence against the prisoners on trial, and the third grade, he con- sidered, should be entirely composed of men who, through many years of service in the department, had become experienced and would be thereby enabled to make affidavits against criminals, Commissioner Disbecker was then placed on the secret servico | stand and testified tn relation to the number of the force, the rules for their discipline and osher similar matters. His evidence was principally corroborative of that iven by Mr. Matsell. Witness thought the police force of the city should be increased to at least 3,000 members, Another meeting of the committee will be held this morning. THE JUVENILE ASYLUM, The Assembly Committee on Crime left the Thirtieth street depot at half-past ten A. M. yesterday, and pro- ceeded to the Juvenile Asylum, 176th street and Tenth avenue, near Fort Washington, There were present Messrs. T. Cooper Campbell and Jacob Hoss, of the committee, and Mr. Weed, assistant counsel. After arriving at the institution the committee made a tour of inspection through the different departments. The pupils were assembled in the chapel, whero they gave several specimens of their ora tory and skill in vocal and instramonte, music, Among the young orators were Edward Shert- | dan, Jobn Lalor and William Walsh, Attached to tho institution fs a brass band, consisting of twenty per- formers, varying in years from twelve to sixteen, One | of the boys, named Frank Tierney, who plays on the nare drum, ‘acted the especial attention of Assem- fisaren Campbell and Hess, President Wetmore and Mr. Richard P, Dana, The ‘inspection showed in all Ng management on the part of the juperintendent, Mr. Carpenter, and his assistants— Mr. George EK, Dunlap, principal; Professor Dubler, musical leader; Miss B.A. Jill and Miss T. A. Carpen: ter. After tho exhibition the committee adjourned to the library, where the formal jestimony of President Apolios RK. Wetmore and Elias Carpenter, Suporintend- ent, was taken. + r Wetmore testified that ho has been prosident of the institution from its commencement, in the year 1861; they ure allowed $110. year {rom the city for each’ child and $100 year from the school fund, and they are also in reovipt of legacies and other contribu. tions; the income of the institution is estimated at $125,000 a year; last year the expenditures exceeded the receipts about $1,000a month; all the children that possibly can be are sent West, to Illinois, where the institution has an agency, in Bloomington; the boys gent there are indentured from there; when tho _ children hayo parents their permission is secured; the agency has five applicants to the one child that i8 gent there; two suits of clothes and $50 are allowed the girls on'leaving, and two suits of clothes and $100 are allowed the boys; there is on agent to visit the masters, to whom the boys and girls are apprenticed, Mr, Elias Carpenter testified that he was Superintend- ent of the institution for five years; the children aro committed by the Police Magistrates for truancy and vagrancy and there were some low who were committed for petit larceny; there is no classification sects the children except the course of study; there is very little corporal punishment, and when it is required the casos. are reported to the committee; the reports of the West- ern agenc: de tothe Indenture Committee; tho harder bo; lected for the band, as they are likely | to remain longer and musical training has a beneficial effect on them; the fm are instructed in sewing and mending and some of them in kitchen and housework; tho children have a library of 800 volumes, and are al- lowed all necessary time to read, After some more testimony of minor account the committee adjourned, EASTERN DISPENSARY BOARD. The annual meeting of the Medical Board of tho Eastern Dispensary, Grand and Essex streets, was hold yesterday for the election of officers, Dr. R. J. O'Sal- ed President of the Board and Dr. , both for the ‘ term.” A long and importa joussion then ensued on diph- theria, a disease which continues to prevail extensively in this city MEDICAL NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1875.—TRIPLE SHEET. THE EXHIBITION OF 1876, YISH AT THE CENTENNIAL—AQUARIA TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON A LARGE SCALE—EXUIBIT- ORS INVITED, * Putaperenta, Dec, 16, 1376, There will be two separate displays of fish at the Centennial Exhibition, one in the United States gov. ernment building, under tho direction of Professors Baird and Henry, and the other asa feature of the Agricultural Department of the Exhibition.” Tho firat- named will consist of proparod specimens, colored and made to represent life, but will be more of the charac- ter of @ museum, and therefore the government colleo- tion, which will be admirable and complete, will be of interest principally to natural scientists and students of pisciculture especially. ‘The other display, which it 18 proposed to exhibit in connection with the Agricul tural Bureau, is to comsist of fish prepared and dried for commerce, but also of live Osh in their native elo- ment, swimming in large aquaria of fresh or galt water, This collection will doubtless be of wore popular \nter- est than the other; and if the plan which has been agreed upon—to construct large aquarias like those at Brighton or Naples—is carried out, this feature of the Exhibition cannot fail to be an interesting one, Acircular containing the following statements from the Bureau of Agriculture of the Centennial Commis- sion, of which Mr, Burnet Landreth is chief, will be of interest;— THE PISH EXHIBIT. The Bureau of Agriculture of the International Ex- hibition is charged with the display of all foods, in the various conditions and processes of management, of | \d, cultivated and manufactured forma. Under such | Acomprehensive system is included an exhibition of fish, both alive and preserved, in their various com- mercial conditions, It is admitted by all who have made a study of fish culture that food can be much more cheaply produced from the water than from the land, and to familiarize tho people with the best food-producing species of fish and the appliances used in their propagation, culture and capture will certainly be the pleasure of ail friends of piscieulture, To thoroughly fllustrate the vast extent and {mpor- tance of fish foods it is necessary tifat the exhibition of living fish in tanks or aquaria be made as compreben- sive as possible. A very watisfactory display can be made by the expend'ture of a sum insignificant as com- pared with the interests involved. The regulations of the commission requiro all ox- hibitors to provide at their own cost all showcases ne- cessarv to the display of thelr products in the Exhibition, Fish .ceders, however, have not the same incentives to make a display as have breeders of cattle, and can hardly be expected to assume a corresponding expense in providing apparatus for an exhibition of six months, If they furnish the fish in quantity and variety it is all that can be expected, The Bureau has received propo- sitions for the erection of twenty-five tanks of ap- proyed construction, ranging from two to twenty feet in length and from one to six feet in depth, the aggro- 8 affording 3,000 cubio fect of water. ‘The estimated cost of these aquaria, the apparatus for acrating and filtering the water, with the cost of freight on speci- mens and of attendance, amounts to $6,000. The Bu- reau is promised, from responsiblo parties, constant suv- lies of both fresh and salt water Osh, the list ranging om the emaliest minnows to the sharks and porpoises of the largest size. To make this exhibition a success, will you present this circular and the accompanying form to such parties of your acquaintance as would be favorably disposed to con- tribute to this purpose by the purchase of one or more $10 shares of Centennial stock, the money, | though going into the general fund, to be understood as contributed to the fish exhibition. The Fishery Commissioners of the various States will be appealed to, for, with but few exceptions, they have done noth- ing as yet toward contributing to this department of the Exhibition, The Centennial State boards will also be urged to have the States they represent make a pro- per display. Massachusetts {3 Said to be the only State which has thus far notified the Commissioners of an intention to exhibit this important branch of commerce, Word was received this afternoon that a large Boston firm in the fish business will display specimens of all the fish of tho State as it is prepared tor commerce, VISIT OF UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT JUDGES AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO THE EXHIBITION BUILDINGS, Wasurxatox, Deo, 16, 1875, Tho judges of the Supreme Court, in consultation, have decided to accept the invitation of the Centennial Commission to visit, with the members ot Congress, on Saturday, the Bxhibition grounds at Philadelphia, Tho invitation was tendered through ex-Governor Bigler, of Pennsylvania, NORFOLK AND THE CENTENNIAL-—-THE LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES TO REPRESENT VIRGINIA IN THE LEGION OF HONOR-—KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS—ACCESS TO PHILADELPHIA, . Norroux, Va., Dec, 16, 1875, Tho designation of tho Norfolk Light Artillery Blues as the military organization which is to represent Virginia inthe Centennial Legion of Honor at Phila- deiphia has excited a deep and general interest {n the great industrial fostival throughout the tide water Togion of the Old Dominion, The “ancient and honor- | able artillery” boasts 2 long and creditable record. It | i no toy eompany of holiday soldiers, but its membors, in different generations, have participated in the sharp realities and grim toils and hardships of no less than three actual wars. Its present members are gon- tlemen of position and character, and they are full of the lively patriotism which the preliminary centennial pal Go not receive m wnt three or four o'clock in the afternoon, by which time baif # dozen fruitless expedi- tions have been made, A notification such as I have ventured to suggest Would obviate these unnecessary journeys, and would certainly not cause the Post Office authori any ap- preciable amount of trouble. 1 address this letter to you because I know that the fact of \ts'publication !n your columns will bea tical indorsement of tts ¢ontents, and that such an iff- dorsement will give {ta weight it would not otherwise poxsess. 1am, sir, yours, &c., BR. B. @. THE COMMON COUNCIL. MORE BUNCOMBE ABOUT LABORERS’ WAGES-~A COMMITTER OF INQUIRY RAISED, The Board of Aldermen met yesterday, a quorum being present, and Alderman Riley tm the chair, Alderman Morris offered a resolation inatructing-the Commissioners of Public Works to keep the City Hall clock lighted every night in the year from sunset to sunrise, which was carried, Alderman Bilings offered a resolution declaring that due regard for tho independence and self-respect of those who perform labor for the public, as well as the Protection of the public treasury and of political morality, require that the administration of pub- lic charity on the one hand and the biring of labor for the public on the ¢ should bo completely separated in administration; that no public olllcer bus either the legal or the moral right to promise to pay or (o pay more than the just market Value for labor or m*terials for or to employ more persous than the pul quires. The Alderman urged its adoption on the the city should not pay more than individ Alderman Blessing stated that the Board had asked the heads of departments to increase the pay of labors ers, but they had disregarded it, He therefore moved to table it, Alderman Parroy opposed the resolution, which he considered claptrap, Alderman Deane moved ag a substitute that the Board reattirm its declaration in favor of $2 per da; Alderman McCarty opposed the resolution, ‘and stated that he knew mavy private contractors ‘under the city who pay more per day than the city does. Alderman Cole moved to lay the whole subject om the table. Alderman Purroy stated that {f the name of any man is sent in here for Commissioner of Pubiic Works who ig ib favor of reduction of laborers’ wages be could not vote for him, Alderman Shandley thonght the matter was one which the Board could not remedy, He believed there isagreat deal of buncombe about this matier—that Many men come here and demand that their wages be increased. If that was done they would bein worse condition than ever. Alderman Cole wanted every man to have a chancel to “lubricate” himself, but he wanted the matier laid on the table, Alderman Seery was in favor of “‘rishteousness,"? and, like his associate (Mr. Purroy), he wanted an op- rtunity to vote against any Commissioner of Pubiie ‘orks who was in favor of low wages. Tne motion to table was lost by a yote of 5 to 13, The substitute of Alderman Deane was adopted ona vote of 16 to 4 Alderman Morris, in explaining hig vote, stated that he did not believe there was ‘a Iuboring man in this room who could get work unless he had $10 to buy a ticket. He had been informed that several poor mem had paid $10 for their tickets. ‘A resolution was passed asking the Commissioner of Public Works to compel the Elevated Railroad to re- place the lamps removed during the construction of the road in Greenwich street. The Committeo on Law reported ¢ there ts ample accoramodation for tho offices of the Public Ad- ministrator and Corporation Attorney gn the floor ad- jacent to the chamber of the.Common Council. They offered a resolution setting “apart the old Board of Supervisors’ room and those occupied by the janitor on the second floor. Mr, Purroy stated that the janitor’s sleeping room was as large as the Council chamber, and other offi had equally spacious apartments that should be occu- pied instead of paying rent outside. The Committee on County Affairs and the Committee on Law wore empowered to meet in conference and re» port ata subsequent meeting. Messrs, Morris, Seery and Purroy were appointed a committee to investigate the charge of 4 0 Mor- ris, that laborers had been charged $10 for labor tickets. Alderman Gross called up his ordinance for appro- Priating $2,666,066 66 for the Brookly was laid over, against the protost of Alder: who said he wanted to voto against it, aa thee ¢ given Brooklyn too much already, including $100,000 » * ground that , yeur for five years by way of a ferry frauchise. ‘After the passage of gome genoral orders tlie Board adjourned, THE COMPTROLLER'S CLERKS. Much consternation has been caused in the Finance Department by the announcement of the Comptroller that, owing to the cutting down of the appropriation for his department, he will be compelled, on January 1, to discharge about twenty-five clerks. fuo-attachés of the office are trimming their sails for the nt, and no one knows but he may be @ victim of the failing ax. + HOUSES, ROOM: In this City and Brooklyn. 9 GENTLEMAN WISHES A N LY FURNISHED Room, at $t to $5 per week; nei, orhood of East: re street preterred, Address D. 5., box 112 Uerald ollice. GENTLEMAN DESIRES A WELL YURNISHED oom, fire and gas, Without meals. Only answers from private families, stating’ terms, will be noticed. Location must be central,’ Address D. F.'D., box 183 Uoraid Uptown Branch office. TANTED IN HARLEM, —ASMALL HoUSH WANTED celebrations of the current year have enkindled all | through the country. Most of them took part in the pageant of last June in Boston, whence they came omeward with grateful memories of the profuse and cordial hospitality that made them welcome to that representative Northern city, For the purpose of raising funds to defray the expenses of. the Blues to Philadelphia arrangements have been concluded by the committee in charge of tho matter of “ways and means” for a grand concert at the Upera House between now and Christmas, There {s much first class musical talent in this city, and the best of it bas been freely tendered for the occasion. Pretty nearly all Norfolk will visit Philadelphia during the six months of the Exposition, The distance is comparatively short aad the facilities for tho trip, In number and choice of lines of transportation, are ex- cellent, Several excursion parties will charter steam- ers specially, while others will take advantage of the William P, Clyde & Co, line, which has three spacious steamships on the outside route from Norfolk to Phila- delphia, ‘Those who prefer the inland route can go via Bay line to Balumore, or by steamer Lady of the Lake to Washington. Such as are afraid of water can travel all the way by rail, taking either the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad to Weldon or the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio to Petersburg, Tho Norfolk burghers have plegty of “wa: to got to Philadelphia; and the large majority of them will, somehow, raise the ‘means.’ It is expected that cursion tickets will be issued by the various trausport tion companies at considerably reduced rates, The Norfolk division of the Knights of Pythias have resolved to go to the Centeunial. The Supreme lodge of this benevolent Order mects at Philadelphia next August. The command here expects to carry about | seventy-five members in full. aniform. Some of the best young men in the city belong to this organization. Captain W. G. Wilbern is Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements for the trip. Tho Norfolk ladies willbe handsomely ropresonted, too, POULTRY AT THE CENTENNIAL—FIVE ACRES TO BE DEYOTED TO THE SHOW. Puapeipma, Dec, 15, 1875, A delegation of dealers in poultry and eggs, repro- senting the trade in Boston, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and elsewhere, havo calied upon Br, Woleh to ask that five acres of ground be set apart next year at the Exhibition forthe display of chickens, | ducks, turkeys, geeso, pigeons and poultry products, the delegation at the same time requesting that 5,000 pons should be furnished by the Commissioners for the accommodation of the poultry show. It is probable that the request of the poultrymen will be granted and that the show will take place between the loth of May and the Ist of July. INTERESTING STATISTICS, If the statistics given in conversation by one of the | committee representing the poultry trade be authentic, and there is no reason for doubting, thts branch of American trado is of far greater extent and value than is commonly known. The dealings in poultry and eggs lest year in the United States are reported to have reached the enormous amount of $300,000,000, a sum more than half as large as the total annual imports of this—the most extravagant country in the world, and exceeding the value of our cotton crop. It Is also stated that the eggs consumed in, not shipped from, New York city are equal to $8,000,000 per annum, At three cents a piece for the eggs, estimating the population of New York at 1,000,000, this would be 267 ezgs for each person every year, a quantity that seems appalling at first glance, "The statistics of this interest {ng source of food supply, which will be forthcomyng at our Centennial Exhibition, will doubtless be matter of Surprise eve to our own countrymen. A POSTAL SUGGESTION. To tae Evrtor ov the HeRALD;— May I be allowed, through you, to make a suggestion | to the Postmaster of New York, who, as I believe, is at all times anxious to promote the public conven- fence ? 1s 18 simply this:—That upon the arrival of any !m- portant foreign mail (Sundays, of course, excepted) a message to the following effect should be sent to the Merch: Produce and Stock Exchanges, and to such other points as the Postmaster may deem advisable :— “Mails per in course of delivery at the Post Office.” By adopting this plan the saving of time to thore ‘who, like myself, have offices at some distance from t Powt Office would be considerable. Under the present system we seo a steamer posted early in the morning u trived”’ list, We send to the Post OMce for on our letters in vain. We waita couple of hours, and immediately in a first clags location near the boat | landing. Addross, stating rent before and after 1st May, C., | box 190 New York Post office. ‘WAStBDIN THE VICINITY OF 4 Room for meetings of SMITH, Bennett Building, NION SQUARE, Address N, 3. WARZED-TWO UNPURNISHED ROOMS. SUIT. able for light housekeeping, by two reapectable ladies ; ront $15 per month; reference given. Address Miss LOUISA HINCHMAN, 3 D. econd street, Brooklyn, E. Wand bell Boars, or large te hall. Rooms within five minutes of Uptown Heral Address, ing prico, which must be reasonabie, FIV, Herald Uptown Branch office. ‘WP AuTED, BANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS OR ‘a small Flat for «lady and maid ; onexoeptioaable ree Ad M. A., Metropolitan Hote! ROOMS: erences. wr NISHE. ATION, below Twenty-fifth street and gton and Sixth avenues; terms not to exceed $175 j m. dross IMMEDIATE, Herald Uptown Branch ofiva, PRIVATE FAMILY DECLINING HO AA. will sell, in lots to suit purchasers, ail their elegant and costly Household Furniture, &c., manificent Steinway Bons rosewood Pianoforte; also an, clegan dsor Piano, for $250; satin’ Parlor Suits, cost $650, for ; rep Suits, $30; 14 Bedroom Suits, Oil Paintings, Bronzes, Mirro dence 120 West 23d st., near 6th aven' -WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PAYMENTS TAKEN, for Furniture, Carpets and Bedding at 8, M. COW. PERTAWAIT & CO."S, 165 and 157 Chatham street. Ag \imimense stock ut low prices. UCTION ROOMS 89 AND 41 EAST THIRTEENTH street.—All kinds of modern and antique Furniture, Carpets, Mirrors, Pianos, Paintings, Books, sliver, de., ab private bale at auction prices, A. BRIVATE PAMILY WILL SELL AT 4 SACRIFICE their Houschold Furniture, viz., Parlor Sutt, 14 pieces, in damask satin, cost $1,200, for $30" 75; Decker & Brothers Pianoforte, $275 ; Bedroom sonsisting of Bed- steads, Dressingcases, Bureaus, Wash single’ Bed: ‘and spring Mattresses ids, I cloth Suits, $30, 850; Library and Dining Farn Suits, Paintings, Bronzes, Cull, private © West 16th st. N ELEGANT PIER GLASS, BLACK WALNUT fram, inlaid with gilt, together wish four Cornices t match, will’be sold cheap. ‘Apply at privase stable 20 Twonty-ninth street. 00D SECOND HAND AND MISPIT ENGLISH, Brussels and throo ply and ingrain Carpets, Oficloths, velvet Rugs, stair carpets, &e, the old pi 112 Fulton street, side 613 BROADWAY, NEW , sole manufacturers and proprietors of the Charms pion Folding Bed and Crib, pronounced by she bost judges the most perfect and beautiful cabinet bedstead made. Call andexamine, Prices from 850 to $260. All goods first class, ke scopes, over 300’ fine Brass Cages at half pric, JERK JOHNSON, Je,, 58 Liberty streot. "3 AUCTION MART, 22 BAST THIR iconth street, near University’ place (white, banner). Thirty Bedateads yet! eft of tho bankrapt lot ; Drassing Cures, Bureau, Parlor ana fine Chamber Suits; apright Plano, is perfect order, $50. Call, YATCHES, JEWELRY, &C, T 697 BROADWAY, CORNER FOURTH STREET, A Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silks, Camel's Hair Bhawls, Laces ‘and Personal Property of avery descripuion hit and sold. Lo tiatod, aire et ang negore AMES P_ MATTHEWS, RARE OPPORTUNITY.—A_ PAIR SOLITAIRE rst water diamond Earrings, eost $2,500, for ‘S 300; camel's hair square Shawl, cost for $400. Address LAC HELEN CLIFFORD, box 119 Herald Uptown Branch office, ARteeratan OFFICE—$75,000—RUBIES, DIAMONDS, mn ‘al is. Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, (ndia Shaw!s, &co., bought; highest < valine I lished i304 J. HB tim ases effected; GER, 735 Broadway. IAMONDS, WATCHES, J LRY. aLVERWARE, D Furs, camels’ hair ine ought and sold back, it 8, 17190 Broadway, near Trenty-ninth sf. OND EARRINGS Sends and a single freon oext Sunday, die when desired, ot ©. FO, SALEA PAIR oF ng two CArAtS, olde, chenp for east. *Te be Ease Ninth etree MISCELLANEOUS, then send again, with a like result Very often, in- deed—as iu the case of the Russia’s mails to-dayv—we any. aa poor it LAL orted Fromeb 4