The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-21
rsets ana Fancy.

AN INTERESTING SLAVE Casa case OF some
interest recently decided a. Cincinnati The
action as we learn from the Gazette OF that city,
was brought by Wartman Jones, against John Van
Zani. under the fourth section OF the act OF Con-
gress Of February II l793 tor "harboring and con-
cealins" certain negroes from whom service was
due 70 the nlsutih
ct appeared in evidence that during the month of
APRIL ls4l nine slaves the property of the plaintiff left
their masters residence in kentucky and on the
allowing Day found in the possession Of the defendant
nssr Palmyra in Warren County, Ohio, who had them
IN wagon and vas conveying them northwsrd Seven
o. these negroes taken his possession by
men named Heferman and Hsrgrsves who acted with
oat ahthorty from the plaintiff and by them
vsvet te Gown yon KY where they were detained until
INV were reclaimed by the plaintiff The other two
hesrnss escaped-one OF whom voluntarily returned to
MS master in kentucky after few dsys-snd the other
mas never been reaken The defendant relied upon
he want OF proof OF notice 10 him that these negroes
were slaves In Kentucky and the absence OF claim by
owner his agent or attorney as appears to be rqu
verdict governed by the value of the escaping ne
gro and the reward and expenses paid by the pianth IN
drew being proved $500 and the rewsrd and expen
ses being proved also to be 5000 Verdict siaso"
The Crops OF NEw JERsKy.-The Woodbury.,
New Jersey, Constellation of Tuesday SAYS THE
harvest is being prosecuted bat slowly on account
Of the frequent rains aud unsettled of the wea
theI The wheat and rye Is generally cut or ht for
cutting, and promises very well. The oats have
been shortened by the late drought The corn is
sery hne strong and healthy for the most part. The
farmer is preparing his buckwhsat ground, and we
hope ne VIII not forget to put IN practice the sug-.
Eesuon OF correspondent, viz, to raise a crop Of
huta Basa 10 supply the deficiency OF the hay CROP
The hay crop suffered from the cold of the late
sprns and subsequent drought, and is supposed to
De tali one thrd less than last year, which, howe
yer, was very heavy. The apple crop will be very
small; many orchards that promised abundantly
VIII weld almost nothing, and the best is
thing to boas' OF. Peaches more abundant;
some orchards suffered with the APPLE but for some
reason or other. they were less injured. We were
told few days since that one OF our farmers had
taken 100 bushels Of the young peaches from the
perabundance on his trees
GREAT AND vALUAsLEASALR Yesterday the sale
OF he effects of the u e Bank at suit OF the Uni
ted States OF America IN obedience 10 a decree of
the Commercial Court OF the city OF New Orleans,
was commenced AT an early hour the Rotunda OF
the ST. Louis Exchange Hotel crowded with
suXous and greedy spectators, who resorted there
Tor the purpose Of harvesting golden fruits from the
valuable estates and solvent notes offered at public
vendue. The sale was continued until two O'Clock,
P NJ, when il WIS adjourned until o'clock, M,
thus morning, TO be continued from day 10 day dur
ing those hours until completed A large amount is
rendered for the profits OF the vgilant capitalists and
seekers after wealth. Those who have the Tin
should go and see what is to be seen.-N q. Tro-
pic, 18TH inst
THE REEVES FAMLY.-The Ottawa I'll Free Ira
Der, o. The Both ut, Gays, the members of the
Reeves family, arrested in Marshall county few
days previously, for their participation in several
acts OF depreciation, escaped from Jail on the night
OF the 18th ult. They wrenched bar from of
me doors, and, using 1t as a crow bar, made hole
through the wall large enough TO enable them to
pass through it.
MURDER IN BUFFALO CREEK-A man has been
round IN this Creek who undoubtedly came to his
death by violence. When discovered, his feet
Were floating near the surface of the water, the
mead being kept down BY heavy stone attached 10
me neck. A stone eiehing from 40 TO 60 lbs was
found attached TO his neck in the following manner;
around the stone was fastened n short piece of new
cord, and between this and the stone common
woolen comforter was passed and fastened with
three Glove hitches and then II (the comforer) tied
round the neck with the usual knot. The way in
which II was fastened precudes the possibility of his
having done it himself; and the general opinion
Is, that his murderers must have first knocked him
senseess, and afterwards attached the stone to the
body and throwE 1t into the water. The physicians
testify that the body could not have been over 4S
hours Ia the water. II s thought that he was
German
BREAKING JAIL-On Thursday morning nine per-
sons made their escape from the Jail of this district
Twelve dollars reward is offered for the apprehen-
slon of each of the felons. The names are Stats
Overhaul, Donald Mcdonald Peter McMaster Au-
gusius Bloomfield (colored NAM, John b. Wick
nam, ohm Peterson Edward Flanagen l4rh regl.
ment, Michael Msoney do, Dennis Manning do
London (Candda) Ing, July IA.
ANOTHER PITCHED BATTLE AND Row.-On Mon
DAY night the fremen in Philadelphia committed
Almost dlsgrsceul outrage in Moyamensing. II is
stated that two persons, members OF the Hibernia
aod Hope Engines visited a lot IN the rear of Moy-
amensug, fought "a rounds, and that afterwards a
portion OF them attacked the Hope Engine House.
and seriously injured Alderman Hofiner, who at
tempted To check the disturbance. The Alderman
was knocked down and severely beaten.
N tUnsUANCEsof order of the Surrogate OF the Conn
al kavin