The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-15

widows and orphans Of those killed in action during the
present have heard the question put, "Is Great
Britain impoverished that she cannot provide sufi
ceDt pensions for the widows OF those who die in her
servicer However, quite . respectable amount o.
money has been already subscribed, and not all by Br
fish subjects. y.
Supreme Court Circuit.
Before Hon. Judge Clerke.
SUIT FOR COMMISSIONS.
Dec. 13.-Johx Ely John Mason and o.hsrs.---This
action is Brought by Messrs Kirkland and Felsvan,
behalf Of the plaintiff to recoveror obtaining the Do
PENDANTS from the United States government duties IL
legally exacted upon importation Of sugar and moasses
which had suffered loss by Of leakage and drain
during the voyage appeared in evidence thatone
Thomas Latimer entered into contract with the de-
fendants engaging, for stipulated compensation to
tatons made by the defendants; that Iatsr and his
associates, of whom the plaintiff one excu-
sively instrumental in establishing the principle that
duty was legally chageabie upon such loss by leakage
and drainage and that all duties which had been paid
upon fmportatons of sugar and molssses, without al
lowing for that 0ss should be refunded to the extent of
the value Of such loss. That under this principle the
govern ment refunded to the defendants about 81 OO0
that Iatimer assigned his claim for the commissions to
the plaintiff The defence offered by Messrs. T. d. Smith
and Myers was, that Latimcr did nothing under his
contract with defendants and that the amount
ed by the defendants, for }heir account amounted
to only $1,000 thereabcuts. Verdict for the plaintiff,
81 725 40, being the amount claimed, with interest.
ACTION FOR sLANDrH-RTvAL TRADEsMEN.
DEC. .l4.--Ddriet Buhler rs. John Wentrorth.-The
plaintiff in this case Is manufacturer of cabinet
in Pearl street. The defendant is also engaged in the
Same business in the same street. It IS alleged by
Messrs J. T. Brady, Allen and Wagner for the plain
tiff that in july 1853 and at subssq uent times the
PENDANT, speaking 10 several persons Of Mr. Buher.
said.'He Is cheat. If you go in there (pointing
other persons it is alleged that he sad-"He is Jew
and II you 60 in there you will get Jewed Hyou in
old second hand furniture for new They have nothing
on hand but old furniture polished to appear new
full Of bedbugs" and several other snch expressions
general denial OF the complaint.
VIM Askin who had been in the emp 10y Of both plain
endant's store, in July, 1855 lady and gentleman
came in they looked around and going away towards
Buhlers store, when defendant said that plaintiff kept
nothing on hand but old and second hand furniture
polished over and sold for new; he also told them
not to go there, as several Of plaintiffs men had tn
and made purchaser while making the purchase Went
worth said TO them II they had gone to Buffers stor
they would i have sot cheated as he was jew and
so the lady and gentleman bought from the plaintiff
bureau mahogany bedstead, and several other things
amounting perhaps to fifty or sixty dollars.
Other witnesses gave similar testimony. Adjourned.
Before Hon. Judge Mitchell.
DEC A-In tie Matte Of Isaac Adriance for Nan
to all the property except that in John street. and grant
The Chemical Bank Us. The Mayor, &C., Of Neo York.
Injunction denied without costs
Theatres and Exhibitions.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-This evening the great
6haksperean spectacle entitled "A Midsummer
Nights Dream" will be presented for the fifth time.
The scenery ID beautiful and the acting very good
The new farce Of "a Bighted Being will close the
anueements.
BowERY THsArE.--A programme Of great va
riety is announced for this evening. The receipts
tIian troupe commence, and the farce Of the "Gusr
dian ADgsl" follows. The next will be the drama
q PADDY the Piper" and Jack Sheppard" con.
N1BLo's GARDEN.-Auber's opera of the "syrsn"
will be given tonight, Nile. Nan q Zulina, in which
che was 80 much admired when first she appeared
In this city. Mr. st. Albyn - Scopstto. The otoer
Characters By Messrs. Irving, HOrncaste, Harrison
and Miss BRENT. Those who love good singing
should hear Nile. Nan.
crowded houses attendant upon the production Of
those favcrite pieces the "Upper Ten and the Low
er Twenty and apollo in New York, they will
be repeated tonight. Burton, Jordan, JOHNSON,
Miss Raymond, Miss Mccarthy and Mrs. Hughes
viii appear. MN
WALLACK's THEArRE.--Three capital pieces are
announced again for this eveEing. 1.-TWO to One
viii commence the amusements- Blake, Lester and
Miss Eosa Bennett in the principal parts: "A Gsn-
tlenan from Ireland" will follow, B-0ugham being
the particular feature; and all closes with the farce
Of the "Artful Dodoer.n
METROPOLITAN THEATHE.-The new play of
"Schamyl" which has bsen produced At this cheasre
In superb style, Is announced again Tor this eve
ning-BesMs. Anderson and Eddy in the leaiing
parta. The scenery 10 new and beautiful. Adkins
celebrated brass band play In the grand procession.
AMERICAN MusEuM-Mr. J. r. Scot. and Mr.. G.
W. Clarke appear this evening In Sheridan Knowlss'
play Of the "Hunchback n-Scot. as Master Walter,
Clarke % Sir Thomas Clifford, and Miss Messenger
IS Julia. In the afternoon, the dumb Man OF
Manchester" with other am1semenfs.
W0oD's MINsTRELs.--The amusements given bare
are 81 eaty admired IL full houses prove the fact.
Negro melodies and the burlesque Of the Virginia
Cupids" might.
BrcKLYY's SERENA DEns.-The mu,h admired
fairy extravaganza Of Beauty and tine astn is an
ntunced for this evening, with great variety Of
negro melodies.
wooD's vARRrrrs.-Tbis baIl is becoming asain
favoIite resort. Mr. Woods capital selections are
drawing well. A bill of great variety ia announced
for this evening.
TO MoRRrs BARNET, ESQ.,, AsroR HOUSE.
You are the author Of the "serious Family
comedy, which hos been played at my theatre with
much popularity and profit Will you ALLOW me an
the shape of q free benefit on any evening next
week that you may select am, my dear sir,
Your obedent servant, WILLIAM Il. BURTON
Chambers ssset, Dee. IL, 1854.
TO w. f. BURToS, ESQ.,, CHAMBERS srRHEr:-
Ny DEAR eIR with much pleasure accept
your unexpected and kind proposal, and beg leave
TO name next Monday, Dec. 49, for the benefit thus
literally offered. should like to have the comedy
Of the "serious Family" produced on this compn-
meptary occasion, and, II agreeable, win perform
In the aftsrpiece, Monsieur Jacques" in my own
piece OF that name, making my first appeArs ,cs On
any stage in America since my departure fron New
York in the year 1927. am, nv dear sir.
Your obedient servant, M0aRIs BARNET.
Astor Hsuee, Dec. l3, 1854.
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WARD CAsE.-Yates, indicted for perjury, as . ju-
ryman In the Xsrd cAse, has bsea acquitted. Cases