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8 THE COURTS. Deciding Important Cases on Appeal. AN ALLECED MURDERER'S COMPLAINT. The Property Coveted by an Insane Kleptomaniac. ‘The Superior Court, General Term, yesterday handed down a number of decisions in cases argued uring the last term of the Court. Among others was one in the suit of August Menard and another against Marietta R. Siovens. In May, 1870, an agroe- ment was entered into between the parties, under which the plaintiff was to take charge of the restau- rant of the Stevens Apartment house, in consideration of which he stipulated to keep a first class restaurant for the tenants of the house with “French cooking, keeping the standard equal to that of all first class hotels in the city.” It was further stipulated that the de, fendant had the right to cancel the lease upon thirty days’ notice to the plaintiff of any neglect on his part, such neglect to be determimed by arbitration, Under this agreement plaintiff says he took posses- sion of the restaurant. ‘The defendant subsequently, ‘under the plea that the restaurant was not well kept, cancelled the agreement, and hence the suit, On the trial the plaintiff recovered a verdict, and yesterday Judge Sedgwick, writing the opinion’ of the General ‘Lerm, atlirmed the judgment, overruling the excep- tions taken by the defendant. A decision was also rendered by the Court in the suit brought by Duncan McCool against the Western Union Telegraph Company to recover commissions on the charter of two vessels, which he claims would have been concluded had not the defendants failod to transmit a telegraphic despatch. The plain- tiff, who is acommission and shipping broker, was advised that James W. Carmichael & Co., at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, had two vessels af Montreal, Canada, which they desired to charter éor a voyage to Buenos Ayres. The piuintit?, through his agents at Montreal, obtained offers for’ the vessels on the 15th ot April, 1572, and immediately sent a tele- ES to Curmichael & Co., stating the facts. The elegram, however, was not transmitted farther than Boston and the plaintiff charges that the con- tract was lost to him, one of the vessels having been chartered before any communication had been re- ceived by Carmichael & Co. On the trial he recovered a verdict for $1,580 30. The defendant urged that the verdict could not be sustained, because the damages awarded to the plaintiff were not within the contem- plation of the defendant when it made the contract to transmit the message. Chief Justice Curtis, writ- ing the opinion of the General Term, says that there was nothing in the message itself showing its importance or that special damage would result from any neglect, and that the claim being for a con- tingent loss should be limited to those resulting from the ordering and obvious purpose of the con- tract between the Png to the suit. He orders a new trial unless the plaintiff! reduces his verdict to $2 05, the cost of the message and interest. In the suit of John Heinn vs. John Henrelman and others to recover damages for injuries received through the falling of a derrick in the new Court House, Judge Speir, who writes the opinion of the Court, aflirms the judgment of the Court below in @avor of the plaintiff. THE HARLEM TRAGEDY. Promptly at half-past ten o'clock yesterday morn- ing Louis Palmero, the Italian committed to the Tombs upon the 24th ult. by Coroner Killinger, charged with the murder of John Scheutzer in Harlem, was brought before Judgo Lawrence in Supreme Court, Chambers, in obedience to a writ of habeas corpus obtained last Saturday by his counsel, Mr. William F. Kintzing. For a return to the writ Assistant District Attorney Leary, who appeared in behalf of the Coroner, stated that the accused was committed to prison pending the inquest, which would take place in @ tew days, and upon information communicated to the Coroner, which he was not at liberty to state, in consequence of the accomplice of the accused being at large. Mr. Kiutzing asked that the wisoner be discharged or that the Coroner be irected to fort ith proceed with the inquest. “The prisoner,” said the counsellor, “has been in confinement since the 23d ult., and without any afli- davit having been made against him by any one im- pleating iin in any way in the murder.” Counsel contended tbat his detention was unlawful and char- acterized the conduct of the Coroner as arbitrary, in violation of the luw and thut it should not meet with the approval of the Court. Judge Lawrenco said that the inquest ought to be proceeded with, and directed the Coroner, who was in court, to go on with it on next Wednesday. In the meantime the writ was ad- journed until Thursday next and the prisoner was semanded to the Tombs. CURIOUS PHASE OF INSANITY. - A somewhat unusual case was disposed of in the Court of General Sessious yesterday before Judge ‘Gildersieeve. Minnio Smith was arraigned on a charge of larceny, having, as alleged, stolen @ num- ber of medical instruments from physicians. Mr. John O, Mott, counsel for the accused, said that his client was insane snd not responsible for her acts. Assistant District Attorney Beil said that if she were of unsound mind it must be conceded she was not in a condition to make an intelligent defence, Owing to the ples interposed by counsel Mr. Bell said it. became the duty of the jury to decide whether the accused was sane or not. If they should find she was insane, of course sho would not be tried for the robbery. Lu that event she would be taken to the asylum for insane criminals at Auburn and kept there unlil her sanity was re- stored. Then she might be brought to.court and tried. He desired to add that her mania, if she were insane, appeared to be a practice of robbing the of- fices of physicians in their absence. She had been imprisoned under the name of Helen Miller for » similar offe ; and yet, ou the 8th of January, only a short time after her release, she stole, as alleged, an overcoat, valued at $47, froin Dr. James R. Leaming, of No, 160 West Twenty-third street, and on the 3d ult. $100 worth of surgical instruments from Dr. Milner, of No. 208 Kast Forty-sixth street. It was for the latter offence that whe might be tried if the Verdict of the jury Was that she were now sane. Dr. Hardy, physician to the City Prison, was ex- amined and testified that Miss Smith was taken to that institution not long since by an officer, who brought her from the Asyium for Insane Criminais at Auburn; the othcer had a letter from the Medical Superintendent of the Asylum stating that Miss Smith bad been taken thero from the State Prigon, and that as her term of imprisoument was noarly ended he deemed it his duty to send her back to the county in which she had been convicted and sen- tenced; she was thea sent to Blackwell's Island aud he did not know how she obtained her release; in his opinion the set was utterly unable to re- strain her propensity to steal from physicians’ offices; while in the City Prison xbe manifested o desire to kill herself; under ail the circumstances ho believed her to be insane. The accused was th: On the witness stand, but her answers were irrelov: and unintelligible. “The , after a brief delibera- tion, declared her insane aud Judge Gildersiecve di- rected that she be tramsferred to the dnsaae Asylum at Auburn, COLLISION SUiT DECREE, On March 11, 1876, the brig Jeremiah came into cole lision with the schooner P. A. Saunders off Barnegat, The steamtug H.W. Kage camo to the rescue and agreed tu pull the two vessels apart for $100. After this servieo was performed the master of the tug contracted with the master of the brig Jeremiah to tow his vessel into port for $1,000, including the $100 already agreed upon, This towing was succesafully Accomplished in about ten hours, Subsequently the doremiab was sold on a decree for seamen’s wages, and the dalanes of the purchase money, $3,500, was paid into Court. The owners of the tug sued the owners of the Jeremiah for the original $100 for services in the matier of thecollision, which was re sisted on the ground that tho charge for towing into port waa exc ve, and that the owners ot the schooner had # prior claim for ¢ collision, for which elaiin ible, Judge Choate yes rendered a decision, in whieh be says that the claim of the tug takes preference over the glaim of tho owners of the schooner tor tho damages to the latter by the col- lixion, age to 8600, he deere erve tn fay : ; for the tow- Aftor allowing § a for repairs that the balance shall to sutisty the de- F ot the owners of thé seloouer. A WATCH THAT WENT, Much merriment was caused In Part 2 of the Court of General Sessious yesterday, in the trial of Louisa Webster, 8 dusiy female about six feet high, who win accused of stealing ® watch from th von of William Holo, at No. 66‘Lhompson street, on Washington's Birthday. Che complainunt, a nervous white mau, testified that he w nities into the room of the prisoner, to Whom he gavo fifteen cents, and that she severed lis waten trom the chain and ‘then aseauited him and Kuocked him down stairs, On reywning the t he obtained the serviecs of w cennun, DUE Ob Mr. A. li. entering (uc house found Louies Hummel, who deter the ac. at thet Mr, Hole nidand, and nud father of th into the yy called Louk jourtied man wet voluntarily Mr. Hunminet (aso tunate wus of the , Who swore er. pri fhe was Baitled the 1vubery, dud that Khe Was so indignant NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1879--TRIPLE SHEET. ; when accused of it she struck the complainant in the station house, After a brief charge by Judge Cowing the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty and Louisa was discharged. THE MERRILL WILL CASE. In the suit of George Merrill against Cardinal McCloskey, involving the question of the will of the late Mrs, Caroline A. Merrill, various commissions were granted yesterday by Judge Barrett for the ex- amination of witnesses. Thomas B. Oakley was ap- pointed commiissioner to take the testimony of James Tuckerman, Mary Ellis and Mrs. Annie Gordon Hut- ton, in Paris, The United States Consul and Vice Consul at Bordeaux were authorized to take the deposition of Mme. Clara B. De Kean, Similar authority for the examination of Gregoni Fidili and Etton Franceschini was given to the - United States Consul and Vice Consul at Rome. The same of at Florence are likewise empowered to take the testimony of Guettoni Borgogni and Sarah B, Genoa and Mme. Jane Leoni. Messrs, George W. Doane and James W. Woolworth are authorized as joint commissioners to take the testimony of Mrs. Jane B, Hawkins at Omaha, Neb. INDICTED ELECTION INSPECTORS. ‘Thomas Boland, Washington E. Hall, Michael Mur- phy and Cornelius Foley, the four inspectors of elec- tion of the Eleventh Election district of the Eighth Assembly district indicted for violatton of the Elec- tion laws, ware arraigned yesterday on three indict- ments in the Court of General Sessions. ‘The com- laint arose out of the contest for Alderman of the Eighth district last fall between Alderman George Hall and Jucob A. Hatzell. It is charged by the lat- ter that in order to secure the election of Hall the lea of not guilty was entered, with permission to withdraw it at some future time if desirable. JUDICIAL LAND SALES. In the Supreme Court, General Term, yesterday, the following important order, which explains itself, ‘was directed to be entered :—‘“In view of the prob- able action of the Legislature by the enactment of a law to correct the abuses sought to be remedied by the rules in relation to judicial land sales, adopted by this Court January 6, 1879, to take effect on the first Monday of March inst., it is ordered by the Court now here that the operation of said rules be suspended until the first Monday of May next.” MANHATTAN BANK ROBBERY. In the case of John Hope, against whomtwo in- @ictments have been found—one for robbery and the other for burglary—in connection with the rifling of -the Manhattan Bank, Mr. Charles W. Brooke, counsel for the prisoner, appeared yesterday before Judge Cowing, in the Court of General Sessions, and sub- mitted a plea of abatefnent, claiming that his client could not be tried on the indictments, on the ground that the Grand Jury had found them on the affidavits taken before the police magistrate. Assistant Dis: trict Attorney Russell demurred to the plea and utes Cowing took the papers and reserved his de+ ‘ion. 3 SUMMARY OF LAW CASES. Discharges in bankruptcy “were yesterday issued from the United States District Court in the matter of J. Lawrence, William L. Hermann, W. H. Sheldon and W. H. Middleton et al. For the purpoge of hearing appeals in admiralty, writs of error and reviews in bankruptcy procecd- ings, and other cases in which decisions were ren- dered by Judge Blatchford while presiding in the District Court, elther Chief Justice Waite or Justice Strong, of the United States Supreme Court, will sit in the Circuit Court about June next. Judge Gildersleeve yesterday opened the March term of the Court of General Sessions. Mr. Henry ‘A. Oakley, presitent of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, No. 66 Wall street, was sworn in as foreman of the Grand Jury. Henry W. Olmsted, the assignee of Olyphant & Co., of China, has brought a suit in the Court of Com- mon Pleas jainst Francis A. Drexel, Anthony J. Drexel, John Pierpont Morgan, Fgistro P. Fabbri, James Hood Wright, Charles H. Godfrey, William B. Grace, Michael P. Grace and Charles R. Pilurt, and yesterday Judge Larremore granted a temporary in- junction against the defendants, restraining them from paying over to the government of Peru, or to any person or persons, corporation or association, any portion of the proceeds received or hereafter to be received by them frem sales of nitrate of soda. hore was retried yesterday, before Judge Dono- hue, the sult bronght by George L. Dale aguinst the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Com- pany for $10,000 damages. In August. 1871, the plain- til was sitting in a car with his elbow, as he ni on the window sill, and while Seg tom Pasesio Bridge his elbow was hit and broken. Tho defence ‘was contributory negligence, and the trial resulted in a dismissal of the complaint. Judge Lawrence, aw. in the suit of William Harrington against Judge Goepp for damages on ac- count of the plaintiff's commitment for contempt, his sworn answer being, as alleged, ineonsistent with his testimony on the stand, gave a decision holding that the Marine Court is a court of record, that as such court it has aright to commit for contempt, aad as Judge Goepp acted in a judicial ‘Oabaaaty is cannot be held in civil damages for any mistake he oe ‘Tho trial of - Robeson will contest was ro- sumed yy before Surrogate Calvin. ro ponents seek to prove the will of the late Doctor by copy, the original will having, as alleged, been de- stroyed or lost. Among the witnesses examined yes- terday wore Mrs. Ann Crane and Mrs. Catharine Gar- rott, who testified that the Doctor was physically in- capacitated from performing even the most ordinary acts of daily life. It was then attempted to prove the contents of the will, but opposing counsel made numerous objections and the Surrogate finally ad- journed the matter until this mo: Rachel Goldstein brought a suit against Froderick den, John R. Kemble and Philip M. Weedusum on a $10,000 bond given by them to her husband in September, 1874. The case was tried yesterday be- * fore Judge Barrett, in Supreme Court, Circuit. The evidence showed that the bond was given to meet advances to be used in discounting the salaries of Custom House employés. The defence was that this was illegal business and against public policy. This rtion of the defence, however, was ruled out, and udge Barrett directed a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $6,194 94, being the full amountclaimed, with interest. Ex-Judge Cardozo and Mr. Richard 8. Newcombe appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Charles Strauss for the detendants. Prior to the adjournment of the Court of General Sessions, yesterday, handsome little giri, about iildren, aud | nine years old, was ed at the prisoners’ bar. She was no other than littie Mary Eilen Aikens, who on the 24th ult. stole Cee watch from her teacher, Miss Sarah Ahern, in 'y School No. 39, Baxter street. ‘he child, when questioned by Assistant District Attorney Rursell, itted having taken the watch, but said she had done so at the request of schoolmate. She sold it to a jeweler for 1, but re- ceived only twenty-five couts, with which she pur- chaeed s doll, her poy eae retaining the balance. Judge Cowing, in kindly tones, imparted to the little stranger some wholesome advice and lét her go. ‘The child burst into tears and promised never to offend in. Wretigs Benedict opened the March term of the erimiual branch of the United States Circuit Court yesterday worning. The Grand Jury was empan elled, Mr. Herman Griffins being appointed tore- man. There are but ‘ew important cases on the calendar. Among the principal cases set down for trial is that of the United Stutes against De Greiff, charged with conspiracy to desiroy evidence ' of Fraudulent Custom House transactions. Thecase of Anthony Comstock against D. M. Russell, charged with seliiug and dis- seminating pamphlets advocating the abolition of the lows of marriage, which, it is alleged, is obacene, is net down for the middie of the month. The caso of the United States against William Morreson, who jumped hie bail bat since been recaptured, and is also set down for trial this mouth, COURT CALENDARS—THIS DAY. Supreme Courr—Cuamurns—Held by Judgo Law- rence.—Nos. 1, 2u, 43, 46, 50, 66, 67, 63, 73, 40, 115, 126, 160, 162, 163, 169, 190, 192, 193, 200, 201, 207, 210, 211, 212, 214, 214. Sorneme Count—GenenaL Team—Held by Pre- fiding Judge Davis and Judges Brady and Inyalis.— Nos. 18, 24, 66, 77, 82, 83, 107, 115, 153, 1M, 105, 227, 1 = bg 805, 206, 307, 309, 310, 311, 312, 513, 314, , 516, 318. Surneme Covrt—Srxcian Term—Held be Fee Van Brunt.—Demurrers—Nos. 6, 7, 18, 19. ww and fact—Nos. 370, 66, S01, 008, 906, 909, 910, 914, 918, 920, 925, 947, T82, 932, , UBS, 943, 946, 825, 634, 879, 783, 184, 785, 348, Surname Openr—Cincoit—Part 1—Held by Judge Daniels, Mos, 2621, 1020, 2506, 2588, 4121, b 4069, \809, 3662, 2878, Vi07 Sg, 4055, 2720, 2832, 1956, 4255, 3259. Part 2—Held by Judge barrett 80 dq, 5 2626, 4118, 551, 2140, 4324, 2704, 1566, 2794, 4454, 1186, 1240}¢, 110) ‘2782, 10s, 4061, 4023, 1913, 4941, Judge Donohu 2970, 271, 3187, $191, 3198, ), 1160, 305 102, 4119, 4040, 4741, 3078, A A sus $212, 1818, 2897, 2717, 65, 1421, 410%, 1124, 2600, YIAl, 2773, 2149, WING, UALS, BUS1, WIZ, BEI, JI, FUT, BUSH, Juss, SUAT, $245, J249, 9253. Scpeuob Covnt—GeNERAL Tknm—Hold by Judges 1, 12, 13, Sedgwick and Van Voret.—Nos. 4, 6, 4, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, ES Soramon Court—Taian Team—Part 1—Held by -Nos. 551, 930, 42: , 522, 624, GS, 405, , 102, 108, Gl, WOT, Part 2.—Adjourned for the term. COMMON PLEAS—GENEDAL THum—Held by Chief Justice C. P. Daly and Judge Van Hovsen.—Nos. 1, | 66, GL, 62b, 63, OY, 70, TL 74, 75, 76, 77, 18, 19, 80, 1, 82, 86, 86, 87, . Common Pixas—Speota, Team—Held by Judge Larremore,—No, 3. — Pieas—Eqorry Texm.—Adjourned for the orm. Cowon Pimas—Triat Tenm—Part 1—Held by Judge J. F. Dasy.—Nos. 980, 1076, 2056, 056, 200 ‘W032, oe 019, 400, 906, 5144, 1014, 1020, 8K, bat waa not the gifl whe vom. | V2, 85K, 950, , 1022, 1964, SOL, 2299, 880, Part 2. Adjourned for the te Manne Cour «4 Teem—Part 1—Held by | Cliiet Justice Alker—Nos, S144, 5498, 5934, 6020, 27 danpestaye certified to false election returns. A for- mal p! 6509, 1582, 5475, 5434, £426, 2998, 5421, 4713, 901 14, 6506, 4605. Part 2—Held by Judge Shea.—Nos. 5409, 5101, 5967, 5455, S411, 5400, 5414, 5908, 822045, 4238, 5377, 4635, 5630, 5891, 5236, 6256, 5283, 315045, , 4664, 5289, 5823, CounT of GENERAL Skssions—Part 1—Held by Judge Gildersweve.—The People vs. Henry Burns, felonious assault and battery; Same vs. Hugh Dutty and Robert Johnson, burglary; Same vs. Mary Smith, burglary; Sume vs. Johu L. Harris, forgery; sanfe vs. Fermann Hirsch, forgery; Game ve. Loais Kar mel, receiying stolen gootis; Same vs. Robert Black, rape (continued), Part 2—Held by Judge Cowing.— ‘Tho People vs, John Clifford, felonious assault and battery; Same vs. John McGraw, gramd larceny; Same vs. George Dinkerhoff, grand larceny; Samo vs. John Sullivan, burglary: Same vs. William Mc- Caine, grand larceny; Same vs. Rowland L. 8, Gor- don, forgery. POSTPONED AGAIN. ‘The trial of Mrs. Jennie R. Smith and Covert D. Bennett which, after frequent postponements and delays was begun three weeks ago only to be ab- ruptly suspended after one week's session by tho sudden insanity of Herman Dueben, the tenth juror, again attracted a curious throng yesterday to the old Hudson County Court House, on Newark avenue, Jersey City Heights, Judge Knapp having ordered it to be recommenced there, At five minutes before ten Judge Knapp took his place on the bench, followed by Judge Garrettson and associates Quaife and Brinkerhoff. District Attorney McGill was the only one‘of the State counsel present, and as the judges took their seats, ex-Judge Hoffman, ex-Sena- Sor Winfield and Counsellors Wakeman and Fleming, the counsel for the defence, entered the room, When the crier had finished the announcement of opening court Judge Knapp said, addressing coun- sel:—The indictment against Mrs. Jenny R. Smith and Covert D. Bennett the court has decided to order off for the term, the engagements of the court being such as to necessarily prevent the trial of the case now.” Counsel for the defence offered no objection, and as Judge Knapp retired from the bench the audience began to crowd outin the direction of the doors. District Attorney McGill said that he did not know what dat» in the April term the trial would be begun, but thought that it would be resumed in the second week of the term. A HERALD reporter subsequently sought an inter- view with “Cove” Bennett in his cell, No, 2 onthe ground floor of the building. Bennett said the post- acheter was a disappointment to him, and that he ‘elt confident of a speedy release if the trial had gone on, Mrs. Smith, on the contrary, when visited by the reporter in her clean and tastily arranged cell in ward 5 of the jail, did not appear in the least down- hearted by the further postponement of her trial, and said, cheerfully, “It's only a month more.” ‘The postponement of the trial will increase the expense to the State by nearly $1,000. ’ RIVAL CODIFIERS. Mr. Elliott F. Shepard did not appear before the Aldermanic Committee on Law yesterday to defend himself from the grave charges made against him by Mr. Ebenezer E. Shafer, both gentlemen being the Commissioners appointed to codify the city ordi- nances. Mr. Shepard nad originally as his col- league Mr. Frank Stetson, but the latter was compelled to resign because the former, as alleged, would come to no agreement in rela tion to the manner in which the compilation should be made, Then Mr. Shafer was appointed, but he, too, says he could not agree with his col- league. The committee yesterday received a short letter from Mr. Shepard, in which he states that it is necessary that some one of the reports be adopted, and urges the claims of his compilation as being the one most suitable for the city. After the reading of the communication it was handed over to Mr. Shafer, who begun to read a carefully prepared statement. Ho charged Mr. Shepard with cowardice in not ap- pearing before the committee personally. Mr. Shep- ard, he said, had contessed that he offered him (Mr. Shafer) $2,509, through his clerk, if he would with- draw from the commission and deliver his manu- script to him (Mr. Shepard). ¥ do with the question?” asked “What has. this to Alderman Stewart. “I'll tell you what it has to do with it,” Mr. Shafer, as he proceeded to read an aff James Fieming, corroborating all that had been said by him in regard to Shepard’s offer of money. When Fleming’s sworn statement was read Alderman Stew- art asked how old he was. “About sixteen years of age,” repliod Mr. Shafer. “Rather young,” mused the city ¢ather. “I don’t think so,” was Mr. Shafer’s rejoinder, “and I wish the committee to understand that I wouldn’t get clerk to swear to anything that —_ = and don’t you forget it, either. Before God and”— “Oh,” said Alderman Stewart, ‘‘don’t swear.” “No, it is quite unnecessary,” chimed in Chairman Hyatt, and affidavit was not completed, ‘hen Mr. Shafer branched off to apother point. He said that Mr. Shepard, while claiming to bea friend of Mayor Cooper had ‘‘stabbed him in tho back” by publicly stating that he thought Mr, Cooper was too closely tified with the cipher despatches to make a good chief fhagistrate. Mr. Shafer next said that Mr. Shepard is 9 son-in-law of Mr. William H. Vanderbilt, and that he hed received information to the affect that unless the committee decided in favor of Sh no free passes on the Central road would be given to the Aldermen. The members of the committee assumed an injured expression of countenance, and each in turn took oc- casion to say that he was entirely independent of the railroad king. Allof thom, however, appeared to wish that Mr. Shafer would make no more revela- tions, and the Chairman requested that he submit the rest of his remarks in writing. This satistied shouted di of Mr. Shafer, who presented a brief protest against the acceptance of Mr, She} "8 codification. The com- mittee then adjourned. An executive session will be held in a few days, and a report will, it is thought, be made in two or three weeks. “BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT. TheBoard of Estimate and Apportionment, con- sisting of Mayor Cooper, Comptroller Kelly, Presi- dent Mott, of the Board of Aldermen, and Tax Com- aissioner Wheeler, held along session yesterday in the Mayor’s office. When the minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read and approved the Mayor presented a number of communications which ho had received from the West Side Relief Association, the Seaside Sanitarium, the Eighth Ward Relief As- sociation and the New York Adult Blind Association. All these associations requested an appropriation from the Excise fund. The applications were rofer- red to tho Comptroller. ‘The Commissioners of Accounts, Messrs. Shear- man and Hatfield, sent in a request to have an anex- pended, balance of $3,038 09 transterred to the credit of the present Commissioners, in order to pay an additional corps of clerks. The present staff at- tached to the bureau is, according to Messrs, Shear- man and Hatfield, “barely sufficient to examine the workings of the Finance Department,” and, in order to make # thorough and complete examination of ail the other departinents and bureaus, several more clerks are required, The matter was referred to the Comptroller. ‘The Board then duthorized the issue of $50,000 worth of assessment bonds, after which yor Cooper submitted an answer toa request of the Legis- lative Committeo on the Affairs of Cities in reference to vacations of assessments. ‘The reply was in sub- stance to the effect that the Board no control over the matter, the subject being one withine the sphere of tho Board for the Revision and Correction who is charged with sending obscene matter through the mail, * of Assessments. Before adjourning President Mott said he would '@ixo to have certain requests for aid from the Excise Fund by several charitable institutions acted upon ‘at once. If charity was to be dispensed now was the time to do it. Mayor Cooper, however, said be was inclined to think that unless in some exceptional case no action should at present be taken on any of the applications. BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL. At @ regular meeting of the Brooklyn Board of Aldermen yesterday afternoon a communication was received from Mayor Howell in relation to the acci- dent that ooourred on the Long Island Railroad track in Atlantic avenue on Saturday night. Ho way’ r : ‘The auprecedented number of casualtios which lave oc- curred from tho running of trains over this road im, thorittey of the city the daty of providing sufficient safeguards for tue pro have pecasion to crow this road mfivt vithor be depressed or must be constructed along this otherwive to “must by entirely from this w crossing of foot passen: ing on the svenue shou should bs erowsings, aud stops taken which will p destruction of human life, I earnestly commend shis sub | Jovt to your careful consideration, and trast that you will take prompt action to etuse all places of danger on thts road, and deviso methods for the future protecyon of all persous who may have oveasion to cross t crash ‘Lhe communication was referred to a coufinittee. A resolution was adopted authorizing the appoint- ment of » committee of three to investigate the ac- counts of the Kerosene Bureau from January, 1875, to November, 1877, anu report if any amounts of money were retained, the dates of the collections and the dates of the returns by the lute President of the Vire Department to the City Troasurer, he g | ‘ate President of the Fire Department” referred is Mr. Frederick A, Mussey, the present President the Board of City Works. . SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONS. The following resolution, introdaced in the Board of Aldermen by Mr. Morris, has become a law:— pt to the removal of snow and jee, to notity each offonder verbally to roumove the eaase of 4 if the said violation ts removed within twan ’ time then no complaint shall be made, but not more than one sygh notice shall be | given for any one oileace, f LICENSE TO MARRY. BAPTIST MINISTERS INDORSE THE BILL NOW BE- FORE THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Rarely is the voice of song heard in the Baptist Ministers’ Conference, but yesterday was set apart for devotional exercises as a fitting compliment to the exciting scenes through which the Conference has passed during the last few weeks. The additions to membersifp during the past month numbered 121, of which Dr. Herr baptized 47 in the Central Church of this city, Dr. Knapp 15 in the Laight Street Church, Rev. Mr. Gault 16, and Dr. Yerkes 24 in Plain- field, N.J. Some fifty others, recently converted, await baptism. But the matter of greatest public in- terest that the Conterence touched on was the bill on marriage now before the State Legislature. Under present laws all the responsibility is left with minis- ters and their means of ascertain} the eligibility of persons presenting themselves to contract such alliances are of course very meagre, The present bill proposes to make it obligatory upon every couple applying to a minister or civil magistrate to be mar- ried ‘to present a license properly granted by the clerk of the county where such marriage ceremony is to be performed, ~ VAVORED BY ALL, Of this bill the Rey. A. G. Lawson read a section before the Conference Tontenaay, and suggested that it would be a proper thing for the Conference to in- dorse it, and adopt a resolution asking for its speedy passage. Dr. Samson favored the bill most heartily. Dr. Thomas, of Heockizn. also favored it; but on principle was oppos to the Conference taking official action on subjects of legislation, Rev. Mr. Hughes, of Greenpoint, moved that the Conference officially indorse the bill, but finally withdrew his motion because about one-halt the ministers of the Conference reside in New Jersey, and their signa- tures would not carry weight in a matter relating to citizens of New York. But they were all heartily in favor of such & measure, and gave it tgeir mora! support. It was thereupon decided that Mr, Lawson should draw up the proper minute, to which all the New York and Long Island ministers should attach their names, the document to be sent to local rep- resentatives in the Legislature. BROOKLYN PRESBYTERY, THE CHARGES AGAINST ELDER STEARNS DIS- MISSED---A SOLEMN ADMONITION. A regular meeting of the Brooklyn Presbytery was held yesterday afternoon in the Second Presbyterian Charch, in Clinton street, near Fulton. No report was made in relation to the case of Rev. Dr. Talmage. Rev. Dr. Henry J. Van Dyke, chairman of the com- mission appointed to investigate the charges against John N. Stearns, of the Greenpoint Presbyterian Church, reported that the commission ‘had used every available means to learn the nature and extent ot the “common fame” against Mr. Stearns, and after due deliberation had come unanimously to the following conclusions :— Fird—That roports derogatory to the character and con- duct of Mr. Stearns, of the same nature as those now under coasideration, have Yeon circulated at various times duritiy the past few years. These ovil reports have not originates since the setjlement of the Rev. C. A. Taylor, D. D.. as pas- tor of the Greenpoint church, and, so far as we can lonrn, he bas not been connected in any way with their recent ro: vivul. Nor have these reports grown out of any difference of opinion between Mr. Stearns and others on tho subject of intemperance. Second—That there is no evidence to justify your com- mission in putting Mr, Stoarns on trial upon the chargo of adultery. On the contrary, we are fully watisfied that upon trial sueh charyo would Be not only not proven, but con- clusively disproven, —* ird—That Mr. Stearns bas exposed himself to natural suspicion by the carelessness of his deportmont and corre- spondence. a In view of these conclusious your commission have unanimously adopted and now submit to this Presbytery for its approval the following decision :— Fra —That Elder John N. Stearns be and hereby is solemnly adinonisied tobe more circumspect in his de- portmeut and correspondence in the futare. Sccond—That the further consideration of his case be dis- missed. Mr. Stearns having declared his intention to withdraw from all connection with the Greenpoint Presbyterian Chureh, bis proposed course is approved by us ax 4 measure fending to his "own poace and to the peace of the church, and in view of this declaration the session is directed to give bim a certificate in the usual formas to a momber in good and regular standing. . The report was adopted, after which Mr. Is- rael Hathaway, who has been called to the West- minster Presbyterian Charch of New Jersey, was examined and taken into the Presbytery. His ordi- nation will take place this evening in the lecture room of the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Chureli. REV. DR. NELSON'S SUCCESSOR. A mecting of bishops and members of the Method- ist Episcopal Church was held yesterday in the offices of the Methodist Book Concern, No. 802 Broadway. Bishop Smith, of Indiana, i pron and there were present ne Scott, of Odessa, Del.; Simpson, of Philadelphia; Harris, of New York; - Marvell, of Chicago; Andrews, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Peck, of Syracuse, N. ¥. Seventeen members of the Executive Committee of the Book Concern were present. . Resolutions ex- ressive of sorrow and regret for the death of the ate Dr. Nelson and eulogistio of his character and worth were adopted. ‘The business of electing an ent for the Methodist Book Concern resulted in the choice of the Rev. 8. Hunt, D. D., of Buffalo, N. ¥. At a separate meeting of the bishops, Mr. John M. Phillips, of New York, was chosen as treasurer of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church, THE PAPAL JUBILEE. {From the Catholic World.] Pope Leo XIII., following the example of many of his predecessors during the first year of their pon- tificates, or at times when the necessity of the Church or the State required it, has proclaimed an extraor- dinary jubilee. Brought to this decision, the Pope states, by the approaching anniversary of his election and by the knowledge of how necessary to him is the abundauce of the divine grace in the fulfilment of his ardugus ministry in this time of mournful strife and while the Church is laboring in such troublous waters, he proclaims an indulgence in the form of neral jubilee to the whole Catholic world from tho Sa day of March to Whit Sunday. Its benefits aro extended to all those who, being in Rome or coming there, shall during that time have twice visited the basilicas of St. John Lateran, St. Peter, Santa Maria, Maggiore, and prayed for the prosperity and the ex- altation of the Catholic Church of the Apostolic See, for the extirpation of heresy, for the conversion of all sinners, for the concord of all Christian princes and for the peace and unity of all the faithful, and for his (the Pope’s) intention, and who also shall have followed the rules re; g fasting, almsgiving and receiving the Holy Communion the letter lays down. Those who do not live in Rome may obtain the benefits by twice visiting three churches in their city or parish, to be specially indicated. If there are ouly two churches they must be Visited * thrice; if only one, six times. The letter an- nouncing the jubilee, in the Latin text, and signed by Cardinal Nina, was published on Saturday. The rules it gives regarding those travelling by sea, ro- siding in cloisters, or who aro infirm, and other de- tails, are for the most part in exact conformity with those prescribed on the occasion of the jubilee pro- claimed py Pias IX, in 1875. ; CQMMISSIONER DIMOCK’S DANGER. ‘The Taxpayers’ Central Committee, which is com- posed of delegates from the various ward organiza- tions in the city, recently appointed a committee, consisting of Messrs. Cassidy, Stahle, Sorrell, Shur- rager and Nehrbus, to inquire into certain alleged irregularities in the Dock Department. The coim- mittee has been at work for some time and has ob- tained much inculpating data. ‘Tho faets and figures concerning the department itself are not yet arranged, but eufticient concerning the in- dividual conduct of one of the Commissioners has been worked into shape to warrant tho committee in taking an overt step. This step was taken yesterday, when the gentlemen named above called on Mayor Cooper and informed him thatin a few days they would present to him specific charges against Commissioner Dimock. “The gist of the charges, ot which specifications have not yet been made, is to this cfect:—That Commissioner Dimock does not attend to the duties of his ofiive ae Com- missioner; that he is never to befound at the office of the commission except during meeting time on Wednesday of each week; that he devotes the time for whicn the city pays him annually $4,000 to the prosecution of private business; that hoe is the ent of the Boston line of propellers, and hat at pier 1, the berth of the line, he spends all his time. The commiitee far- ther claim that he is further responsible for the in- efficiency of the department, and that, among other things, he has procured the appointment of a Boston dentist as assistant engineer to the department at a salary of $3,500 per annum. Mayor Cooper listened attentively to the gontlemen and made a note of what they said. He said he wo hear them at any time, The committee say they intend to go th department thoroughly, and when they qe . necessury facts to apply to the Supreme Court for the removal of somo of the Commissioners—Dimock first among the number, STOLEN MULES. Patrick Feeney, a farmer of Ridgewood, L. L, drove a span of mules attached to # light wagon to this city yesterday, and while he was drinking ina saloon in East Broadway the property was stolen. Tho police were immediately notified, and o general alarm was sent out. Shortly after Dotettive Haggerty, of the Tenth Precinet, saw a tea of mules being led'up Hoster stroot, Ho arrested the leader, who proved to be Patrick Quinn, of No. 186 Madison strect, alias “Paddy the Smasher,” alias “Waish,” who is said to be a notorious character, Justice Murray, in the Essex Market Police Court, yesterday commitied Quinn to await the action of the Grand Jury in default of $1,500 bail, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS, — a ny ENGAGED. ADRAIAMSON—SCHONLANK.—Mise ANNA SCHONTANK, New York, to Mr, Mopant Apnauamvox, Newark, N. J. MARRIED. Curtps—Liyen.—On Wednesday, February 26, at home, by . Mr. Kerr, WattEeR L. Camps, Jr., to Many C., daughter of the late John Linen. Jonxson—Lkwis—On Monday, March 3, by the Roy. Dr. Ferris, James M. Jounson to Miss Entasa J, Lewis, both of New York. SHoney—Tapran.—February 24, at Trinity Church, Boston, L. M. Suorwy, of this eity, to Miss Manaa- net F, Tappan, of Boston. DIED. Apams,—On Sunday, March 2, WitL1AM M. ADaMs, of Newcastle, New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada, aged 39 years, ‘The remains will be taken to Canada for interment, AMEARN.—COBNELIUS AHEABN, March 2, 1879, in the 39th year of his age. Funeral from Bellevue Hospital, Tur yy, 4th inst., be oro. o’clock. Relatives and fri requested to CorLigs.—On Saturday, March 1, Captain Jon P. Cox.iss, in the 78th year of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the wt his late residence, Oceanport, N.J., on , 5th inst., at half-past ten A.M. Inter- ment at Friends’ Burying Ground, Shrewsbury. Doveuty.—In Brooklyn, March 2, Wovranor &., son of Charles J, and Sarah P, Doughty, aged 26 years, * Funeral on Wednesday, March 5, atone P. M., from the Church of the New Jerusalem, corner Clark st. and Monroe place, Brooklyn, Friends are invited to uttend without further notice and are requested not to ene. flowers, joston Transcript please copy. Faprr.—On sande, March EBERHARD Faber, in the 57th year of his age. Funeral (private) from his late residence on Tues- » March 4, at one o’clock P. M. ITZGERALD.—At 331 East 23th st., Evugn Frrz- GERALD, a native of the city of Cork, Ireland, aged 28 years. Funeral this afternoon, at two o'clock. Cork papers pees copy. Frayk.—On “jag 4 evening, March 1, after 8 lin- geriug illness, Levi Franc, in the Tist year of his age. Relatives and friends, also members of Mount Ne- boh Lodge, No. 257, F. and A. M.; Lebanon Lodge, No. 9, LO. B. B.; Isaiah Lodge, No. 49, I. O. BY B.; Chevra Ahaweth Achim and Excelsior Lodge, No. 174, K. 8. B., are respectfully invited to attend the fu- neral,.on Tuesday morning, Makch 4, at half-past nine o’clock, from the residence of his son-in-law, No, 146 East 60th st. GaLLaGuER.—On Sunday, March 2, CaTHARINE, widow of John Gallagher, aged 63 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from her iate residence, 116 Kast 87th st., on Wednesday, March 5, at half-past nine A. M., to St. Lawrence's Church, East 84th st. GALLIGAN.—On March 1, Richanp GaLiicay, in the 60th year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully requested to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 601 Green- wich st., on Tuesday, March 4, at one P: M. Gatvix.—On Monday, March 3, of consumption, Parnick J., eldest son of Dennis and the late Mar- garet Galvin, aged 20 ycars,2 months and 21 days. Funeral from. his late residence, No. 5 Carlisle st., Wecnenes Maoh, S50 o’clock P.M. RIMM.—On Monday noon, March 3, RosaNnaw Guim, in the 63d year of her age. be ‘The relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, m her late residence, 327 4th av., near 24th st., on Wednesday, 5th inst., at one o'clock. Hannison.—On Monday, March 3, Manaarer, infant daughter of John J. and Margaret A. Harrison. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, No. 269 Madison st., on ‘Tuesday afternoon, at two o'clock. Hovexixs.—In Peekskill, on Sunday evening, March 2, Mancanet B, HopeKiys, ‘19 years. Relatives and friends of the are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, at her late residence, on Wednesday afternoon, March 5, at two o'clock. JouNnson.—Monday, 3d inst., at three A. M., of acute meningitis, AnruHUR WiLL1aM, only child of William aa Annie J. Johnson, aged 1 year,8 months and 13 YB. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his grand- father, Jonas L. Coop 457 West 24th st., on Wednes- day, at nine A. M. Kavanacu.—March 3, 1879, CaTHERINE KavaxacH, wite of William J. Kavi 5 Funeral will take Been on Wednesday, 5th, from funeral, Wedne her late residence, 31 James Kanze.—On bpieg Mare! at her late residence, 126 East 70th st., Kart M., beloved daughter of ripen and Mary Kane, aged 18 years, 5 months and 21 days. ‘The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from St. Vincent Ferrer’s Church, East 66th st., where a solemn high mass of requiem will be offered this (Luesday) morning, at 10 o’clock. Friends are requested not to send flowers. LoonamM.—Monday, Murch 3, Tuomas Looram, son of Patrick and Aun Looram, aged 5 years and 4 months. i Relatives and friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 251 East 39th st., on Wednesday, March 5, at one P. M. Macos.—On Sunday, March 2, at his residence, near” Mages, Matawan, Mr. Juseru formerly of this city, in the 76th year of his "¢e Funeral: at two P. M. on Wednesday, at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Matawan, N. J. Matvony.—at Tarrytown, March 2, Susan M., be- loved wife of James E. Mallory and only daughter of J. P. Blackwell, formerly of this city. Relatives and friends aro invited to attend the funeral, at Baptist Church, Tarrytown, Wednesday, at half-past three P. M. Carriages will be at depot on peice of train leaving Grand Central Depot at 2 o'clock. Meab.—On Monday, March 8, Davip B. Mzap, in the 60th year of his age. . Fan services from the residence of his son-in- law, 40 Kast 7th st., Wednesday, half-past twelve .M. Interment Greenwich, Conn. Meyenr.—On Sunday morning, Murch 2, at six o'clock, Gronce S., son of Carster F. and Wilhelmina Meyer, aged 21 years, 1 month and 10 days. Relatives and friends are respec, invited to at- tend the funeral, on Tuesday, March 4, at one o’clock, at his late residence, 416 Greenwich st MiLLER.—March 3, 1879, of pneumonia, Hunzy E, MILLER, youngest son of H. M. and L..A, Miller, aged 2 months and 3 days. Funeral services on Wednesday, March 6, at Port bgp Staten island, Relatives and frieads of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 62 Roosevelt st, to-day (Tuesday), at one o'clock, sharp. No flowers. San Francisco (Cal.) and Milwaukee (Wis.) papers please copy. Moonk.—On Sunday, March 2, 1879, Jonn S. Moone, in the 47th year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family, and members of the Police Departmant in general, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 244 Wost 35th st., on Tuesday, March 4, at eleven A. M. Moyat.—Monday A. M., March 8, Crana Lousy, daughter of Lydia and the late Robert Monat, in tho — yet of her age, of pneumonia, st 315 East si Notice of funeral hereafter. St. John (N. B.) papers please copy. McDeimotr.—On Sunday afternoon, March 2, at her residence, 75 East 10th st., Mra. Many 8. McDrr- morr, principal of primary department Grammar Behool No. 24. Her funoral willtake placoon Tuesday morning, from St. Stephen's Church, East 28th st., at half-past ten o'clock, where 8 requiem mass will be offered for the repose of her soul, Her relatives and friends, aud the trustees and teachers of the Sixth ward schoo! re respecttuily invited to attend, Her re- mains will be interred in Calvary Cemotery. MoKie.—On Monday, March 3, 1879, Joun McKex, in the 62d year of his age. . Relatives aud friends of the family are respectfully invitet to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 186 9th av., on Wednesday, March 5, at two P. M.. McKxon.—On Monday, Maroh 3, Jonn 'f., only son of the late Paui and Susan McKeon, in his 21st year. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funcral, from his late residence, 237 West 46th st., on Wednesday, the 5th inst. at ten o’clock, to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wost 61st st., near 10th av., and thence to Calvary Cemetery. Rogens.—Monday, March 3, of diphtheria, Brax- Link, daughter of George W. and Cecille Rogers, aged 6 yoars, ote ben 1 days. Funeral from residence of parents, 455 Carlton av., Brooklyn, T'ueaday, Maren tat three P. M. Scunrvkn.—At Yonkers U eemp of Rhinebeck), March 1, of consumption, James Scuaxvan, aged 67 years. Rhinebeck and Poughkeepsic ors please copy. Suretos.—At her residence, ‘Nb B06 fest Houston #t., New York, on Sabbath, March 2, Jann, wile of the late David Shields, aged 61 years, Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the Charles Street United Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday, March 4, at one P, M. MItH.—At Cairo, Egypt, of typhoid fever, Karim . Smirn, daughter of Charles 8. Smith, New York. SuepAN.—March 2, Many Snepen, widow of Rincr Sueden. ‘Lhe relatives ave respectfully invited to attend the funeral, ot her lote residence, No. 219 Kast 25th st., vaday, at haif-past o lock. Suddenly, Thursday, February 27, of ous croup, Katie, infant daughter of W. C..B. and Catherine.Sparry, aged 15 months. Funeral took place Febrtary 23, ‘Tuoner.—On Sunday morning, March 2, 1879, Rev. Mother ANTONINUs THORPE, Superioress of the Domi- ican Convent of the Holy Rosary, 109 East 28th st, Faneral Tuesday morning, Match 4, 1879, at the Convent. i rte March A, Tilley. Relatives and friends aro invited to attend the tu- neral, at her late residenc ist Valley, L. 1, on Wednesday, at half-past one o'clock P. M. Carriages will be at depot on arrival of train leaving Munter’s Point at teu A. M. t Huntington, L. Lon Saturday, Suddenly, at Locust Valley, L. 1, on 1879, Buizasern, widow of the late Kdwin UNDERuLL, Mareh 1, Many A., wite of Charles 1. Underhill, au daughter of Albert Baton, Be ala take place at ono P, M., on Tuesday, javeh 4, Vipat.—On Monday, March 3, Mrs, Paances VIDAL, in the 73th Your of her age. Funeral Wednesday, March 5, from tho residence of her son-in-law, 8, C. Stover, 104 India at., Green- point, Brooklyn, at one o'clock, Sing Sing papers please copy. WaALKeR.—On Sutui morning, March 1, of pneu- Jann B., relict of the late Alexander Walker, fully invited to attend the funeral, from her late res idence, No. i48 Madison avenue, on Tuesday, 4th inst. at eleven A.M. Friends are kindly requested not to send lowers, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The Stock Market Active and Stronger. MONEY ON CALL BASY AT 8 A 4 PER CENT. Government Bonds Firm, States Dull and Railroads Lower. WALL STREET, Monpay, March 3—6 P. M. The decrepitude of the stock market, as exhibited by Saturday’s closing prices, was so apparent that any broker with half an eye to bnsiness must have foreseen the inevitable decline which occurred this morning. Even Dick Deadeye, who has no use for binoculars, saw the situation from the point of view of a single optic and profited greatly. So did most of the bear party, who, clapping both eyes upon the market, saw, or thought they saw, a sufficiency of reason to pounce upon it with no end of short sales, As a matter of course this demonstration was de- pressing to prices, and hence lower quotations were made for all active stocks. In fact, the whole list was under an evil eye, although, as it turned out, the grangers and the anthracites were the most to suffer. The so-called “‘Vanderbilts,"" however, showed a bold front, with Lake Shore holding its own and Western Union advancing considerably. After midday the swing of the market was all the other way. Stocks which had been weak grew strong and those which had been strong grew buoyant. Especially was this the case with Western Union, which, in rising to 10774, recorded'the highest quotation in its speculative his- tory. Atarespectfal distance followed the North- west common stock, advancing, as it did, from 52 to 54 in spite of the hammering it experienced through the offering.of “seller sixty” options at figures two per cent below the market. It is quite probable, however, that these bearish time propositions were nothing better than a delusion and asnare and that while there was an apparent anvil chorus of hammer- ing bears there was really a steady purchasing of stock by the same parties in their true light of hopeful bulls, The bullish feoling, which had been quite cowed in the morning, reasserted itself in the afternoon under the bolstering influence of “Western Pnion and the Northwestorns, and to a great extent permested the whole list. Consequently closing prices .were buoyant, the decline of the day was nearly regained and quotations made at the ond were nearly up to the best ones of the day. Through the sharp rallies which follow every decline it becomes more and more apparent that the money to be made during the current year is to bo extracted from the bull sido of the account, and this for the simple reason that the stock market, like all other markets the country through, is an upwardly progressive one. © ‘The opening, highest, lowest and closing prices of stocks at the New York Stock Exchange to-day wore as follows:— Opening. Highest, Lowest. Closing, Delaware & Hydaon.. rit 8944 8354 39% Western Unio! 104g Pacific Mail. 134 New Jorse; ese . Bur, Han. & St. Jo. pret... 42% Ohio & Mississippi... 11 Mlinois Central .. 80% ‘The following were the closing quotstious at three P.M :— ‘Atlan & Pac Te Canade South'n. 53% Chicago & NW. Qi &N W prof. Bid, Asked, Amer Dig Tel... 4356 444 Tel. 38 33— Michigan Morris & Essex. il d& St Paul Mins pf Pacific Mail. Panauna, Pins & Quicksilver. Quicksti ver sel ki pl o° 34 sh 21% 2133 Han & St J os 95 The total sales of stocks-at the Board to-day aggre gatefl 263,600 shares, which were distributed as fol- lows:—Chicago and Northwestern, 34,355; do. pre- ferred, 24,650; Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, 1,270; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, 100; Dela ware, Lackawanna and Western, 51,610; Delaware and Hudson Canal, 1,113; Erie, 22,955; Hannibal and St. Joseph, 700; do. preferred, 3,100; Illinois Central, 1,050; Lake Shore, 28,400; Michigan Central, 3,050; Milwaukee and St. Paul, 17,310; do. preferred, 10,200; Missouri, Kansas and Texas, 610; Morris and Essex, 4,535; New York Central, 1,315; New Jersey Central, 11,926; Ohio and Mississippi, 2,550; Pacific Mail, 1,600; Union Pacific, 2,500; Wabash, 8,400; Western Union Telegraph, 27,004, Money on call was easy at 3 @ 33; per cent; the highest rate of the day was 4 percent. The rates of exchange on New York at the undermentioned places were as follows:—Savannah, buying par, selling premium; Charleston scarce—buying 4 discount, selling par; New Orleans, commercial 4, bank par; St. Louis, 1-40 discount; Chicago weak—1-10 dis- count buying, 1-10 premium selling; Boston, nine pence discount. Foreign exchange was strong and higher for sterling, and the rates were advanced to 4.87 and 4.90 for bankers’ long and demand sterling. ‘The Clearing House statement today was as fol lows: Exchanges. «$10,017,566 Balances... Do 4,908,118 ‘The Sub-Treasury to-day paid ont $7,340 in gold for legal tendors received, The London advices re- ive consols unchanged. United States ten-forties vanced { to 1041;. Krie declined 7 to 2534, do. preferred & to 444;; Iinois Central js to 83, Penn- sylvania 34 to 36, and New Jorsey Central 1 to 37. At Paris rentes advanced to Liuf, 43ssc. The weekly statement of the limperial Bank of Germany shows fn increase in specto of 1,878,000 marks. =, Government bonds here were firm. The subscrip tions to the 4 per cents amounted to $1,730,000 ‘The following were the closing quotations: — ind, Cnited States currency sixes........ 121% 122 United States sixes, 1881, registered. 100% 106% United States sixes, 1881, coupon... 106%, 106% United States sixes, 1867, registered. 102 103% United States sixes, 1867, coupon. ... 102 whig United States sixes, 1968, registered. 102% 102% United States sixes, 1868, coupon.... Wits 102% United States 10-40's, registered 102 way United States 10-40 po! 1026 10284 United States fives, 1881, registéred.. 10454 104 United States fives, 1881, coupon... 1045 104 United States 4 49's, 1891, registered. 105 105 United States 4454's, 1891, coupon. ... 105% 105: United States fours, 1907, registered. 99 90 United States fours, 1907,coupon.... 100% 10% State bonds at the Board wore quiet. District of Columbias were lower at 80%, but closed at 81%. Louisiana consolidated advanced 62%. Alabamas, class A, sold at 4754, and North Caroline sixes, old, at 204. Railroad bonds were lower, and the following were the changes compared with last previous #alos:—A decline of 4 per cent in Wabash Convertible (ex coupon), 246 in ©, O., OC. and 1. consols, 1 per cent in Northwest gold sevens, Missouri, Kansas and ‘Texas consols assented, Wabash seconds (6x coupon), and Denver-and Rio Grande firsts, % in C., C. and I, C, firsts, % in Jersey Central firsts consols assented, and do. convertible assented, jy in Canada Southern firsts quaranteed, Metropolitan Elevated Railroad firsts, Now York Elevated Railroad firsts and Wabash irate (St. Louis Division ex matured coupons), and de in Erle sevens, console, and Great Wostera seconds (vx coupon) Harlem firsts, registered, e ‘