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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02
Important 10 Merchants, SEc.
FIRST DISTRICT .COUEr.
Before Judge Green and a jury.

BEFORE Judgc Green and Jury.
Nov. 29.-7he Mayor, dc, Of Nec Fork against X. Il.
d A. Standardization to penalties amounting 10
$780, for encumbering sidewalk and street in front of
defendants sugar refinery, Of Greenwich anA
Chambers streets for twenty days. at dollars per
day.
The plaintiff proved by john Dunbsr, policeman Of
the Third ward that he2lst of July last the defend
ants lad the sidewalks Of their pre-
misses about eighty hogsheads and forty barrels that
they remained there from o'clock in the morning to
o'clock in the arternoon-he could not specify any
other day that they ther--the ordinance making
i penalty OF five dollars for each oencc The plain
counsel Gen. W. L. Norris, proved BY various witnesses
ip the employ OF defendants that the 2lst Of July
am nsxcecdingly warm day. so much that OF this
men employed to take the hogsheads and barrels into
the building taken sick and the defendants had
send for and employ physician to attend them; that
hogsheads, &c. of Eve six feet for foot passengers
that they Kept employed some seventeen to take
thirty forty hogshesds the sidewalk at time but
Ito passage way was always kept open for passengers
Thid ward that he had been On that station over two
years prior to the LIST Of May last he never "A the
street sidewalk in front Of deendants premises en-
cumbercd He said that lac had frequently seen casks
and boxes on the sidewalks, but he did not con
slider that they violated the corporation ordinsnces
The Judge charged the jury that II they believed
the testimony Of Witnesses It was their duty 10
bring in verdict In favor Of the plaintiff for every
day the sidewalk or street was encumbsred: that
the defendants bad right to take their goods into their
building across the sidewalk but they must take each
Package IN as soon as landed from the cart that placing
several loads on the sidewalk at time was viola
tion OF the corporation ordinance, and 1t was viola
on they used their endeavors to
get them In after they landed that the sidewalk
and street belonged TO the public, and to the de-
fendants that the construction of the ordinance wns
question for the Court and not the jury. The defend
ants counsel excepted to The latter part Of the Judges
charge The jury thsn retired and after an absence Of
about five minutes, returned with verdict in favor Of
the plaintiff, OF five dollars and COSTS being day
sworn TO by plain ttas witness Whereupon the de-
fendaDts paid the
The sane against Thomds s. Hooper-Two suits for
similar offences After the rendition Of the above verdict
Mr. Hooper scttled both Of theae suits.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02
Theatres and Exh,,n,io,,s.

BROADWAY THlArRl.-r evening will be the last &c
the appearance Of Miss Jean davenport Ca MILE The
new farce Of Blighted Beng'' viii bs repeated-Mr
Tavfdge rs Job Wort, and !r. Lcfngweu Nod spank
n Miss na.erp- @ rlsy her eessrassd e
Actress. Those who can relish refined acting should
see Miss Davenport
BowEnY THK,rRE-There will be very attractive af.
ternoon performance here today The splendid drama
tic spectacle, entitled The Cataract OF the Ganses
which has been produced REGARDLESS Of expense With
will be played in the evening. n
NBLo's GARpES.-Ihe philharmonic Society viii give
their grst concert Of the thirteenth this evening
their services Mile Caroline Lehman, Mr. Aptoninlas
the celebrated harpis and Mr. Kicfer the clarionot
Burrows THrArrE.-The upper Ten and the Lower
Twenty, which has becn drawing large houses from its
first introduction upon the boards Of Chambers street
Theatre is announced again for this evening: Burton
Johnston Jordan, Miss Raymond and Srs. Huyhes, in
the leading parts. The new farce, oc " Blightcd
Being" viii conclude the amusemcnts.
NATIONAL TmaraE.-A fair bill is presented for this
evening to the patrons of this old establishment The
performance comprises daring feats of horsemanship
and muscular agility together with the popular drama
Of Nick of the Woods" Mr. G. J. Smith and Mr. Fox
performing the leading characters
WAlLAcK's TlrArRr--Bulwer's comedy Of q Money!,
will be presented to night Messrs. Blake, Lester,
Breugham, Bland, Miss Rosa Bennett, and Mrs.
Brougham, in tho leading characters. The orchestra
viii play several popular airs between the play and
aierpiece. The amusements will terminate with the
very successful farce Of the sNew Fooman" On Nom
day, the Road to Ruin"
METROPOLITAN THEATRr.--The complimentary benefit
to old aud favorite actress Mrs McIean comes of
tonight when her daughter who has educated for
the stage by Of the best masters, win make her
deJm Juliana in the comedy Of the g Honeymoon =
The amusements will terminate with civilian Tell -
Mr. Eddy In the leading part As Miss Mclean has been
born in this city, u is hoped her reception will be such
as 10 give her testimony of esteem for native talent
AMERICAN MrsEuM.--The afternoon performances for
this day the Wreck Ashore" with other novelties
and the selections for the evening the s'Wreck
Ashore" and the amusing farce Of the 'Smths."
WooDs MINsIREIs-TAe same amusing programme Of
last evening is announced for this, namclnegro min
strclsy aud the g Mummy
BrcEIEy's SrREyADERs.-1hs company announce their
nnitable representations OF negro character and the
burlesquc opera of Beauty and the Beast
WooDs VARIE1Irs.-D Valentine will give some Of
his amusing anecdotes, and the band win sing and play
some insprlting negro melodies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

Before Hon. Judge Holman
DYc. 1-LnnisG Gibbs rs. AaYp s. Gikhe Tho n ,1e
IN charging the jury, submitted to them The 70 win
questions
O. Has the defendant Aaron g. Gibbs, been guilty Of
adultery in the years 1861 s2 5Sf and IL So which
year, and in what part OF such yeary
answer Of the jury Gibbs has been guilty Of
adultery previous 10 June in the year 1852
O.. IL you find any adultery proven then answer
II was made ont BY express proof that sach o
'cnce has been forgiven by the plaintiff
Answer OF the Jnry-No.
II you find any adultery proven, and not proven ~
express testimony to have been forgiven, then answer
whether the plaintiff voluntarily cohabited with the de-
fendant after knowledge Of the factY
This question was not answered by the jury.
The jury then rendered in writing, the following vsr
dict -
We the undersigned jurors, empanneed In the case
Of Gibbs w. Gibbs bring in verdict for the plaintiff.
(Slgned by all the jurors.)
Mr. James T. Brady counsel 'or the defendant, o.
ected to the form Of the verdict and said that Il was
kgaI rresponsve to the questions prosounded ~ tbs
| Court and could not stand appeal.
Mr. Buateed. counsel for the plaintiff, was perfsctlv
! tatisGed with the verdict.
The Court ordered tne papers ,ensaed BY the jury 70
be placed Ge and that the Ilanrs attorney shouA
Give II defendant ten days ntct OF motion for ide.
m Mt and ~ the rn"nnfIv II rrsrscergs 60 TO -
= q fNC r's ~'tf 3
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

ELopESRST- DErALcATTo Mt. p. Ripper, for
rherly merchant In this place, and recently in
Mowequa, eloped few days since IL IL supposed with
another mans wife, leaving his here in destitute
condition. He has gone, 1t Is thought, TO New York
This Ripper Is indebted TO merchants In ST. Louis
TO tho amount OF six thousand dollars besides
several thousa In this county Before copng he sold
his stock OF goods In Mowequa long credit, took
notes for the and sold them 70 his brother law
Henry Davis, Of Christian county for third the face
Of them in each. The notes In such condition that
they cannot got out OF the hands Of this said brother
in-law. Mr. Jackson security for Ripper for $780,
which he win have to pay. Ripper understand sold
Mr. Jackson some sixteen eighteen hundred bushels
OF wheat and in store at Naples but before Mr.
Jackson reached Naples Ripper had disposed ofethe
grain leaving Jack son minus eight hundred dolsfs-
Decatur (lu.) Gazette, Noe. -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02
.yetsev CITY NexSs.

PHrgos srNns11os.-The number Of prisoners commit
c TO the City Prison during November 30, for the
following offences drunkenness, dl drunk and dsor-
Derby, A assault A. stealing, Z. violating city ordi-
nances, 81 suspicion Of theft 8; fighting, sns picion
Of arson 1otal 6s. The nativity OF the prisoners is
stated as follows:-Irelsnd, so; Germany 81 England
4; Scotland, .; United States, 4toai &c Tho number
locked up in the prison IN October 10 and in
September 113. This dimnuton Of arrests is ella med
TO be the result OF the reduction Ia the umber Of drink
ing places, owing tho Efforts Of the Carson Leagne
JKHsE1 CT1 AND Bergen PoiST RARso p.---Surveyors
engaged in surveying the route for this road
II VIII probably parallel With and 10 the New
Jcrey Railroad, far BcrSen Cut and there bear of
south following the route Of the highe grounds TO the
Bergen Point Efforts will be msde to complete IL within
year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

The LATE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING CasE sixth
WAnD-Coroner wilheln hold inquest yesterday,
upon the body Of the boy Homer Nichols, who as we
stated in yesterdays paper died from the effects of
gunshot wound received accidentally at the hands of
DomnCk Connor The jury, after hearing the evidence,
rendered verdict of accidental death.
FATAL ACCIDENT. Coroner Gamble held an quest on
the body OF child about year old at the house
Of John H. Bonstead IS Attorney street. who came to
her death by fracture Of the bones Of the neck from
dict accordingly.
AN UNKNOWN MAN DRowSID.--Coroner ODonnell held
an inquest yesterday upon tbe body OF an unknown
man. wio was found in the water near pier 80 North
to have been very respectable He had been In
the water about two months and his pockets turn
lie fvc feet eight inches in height full faced
but had no whiskers A verdict Of death by drowning
rendcred.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

CounT Or SSssroSs-sESTEScED CosvIcrros OF RApN
oliver H. Tounin, heretofore convisted OF rape COM
mited the person of Mary Eliza Pulls little girl
eleven years Of age, at Williamsburg was yesterday
morning arragned sentenced to the State prison for
the terra Of ten pears. The punishment is the lowest
prescribed by the Revised Statutes for this crime In
answer to the usraS questsns the prisoner he was
sixty years OF age, professor Of music and na
tive OF London, Engssnd ME following persons werc
sentenced conviction of selling liquor without n
and fifteen days Imprisonment Fanny Welsh SO fine;
Mary Ryan and Catherine Rourke, $40 fine each
BrHGIARifs AND ATTIrsPTs-ARRFsr or A BuRaIaR-At
IN early hour yesterday morIsag, private lehman
Alexander Fletcher observed man coming out Of the
ONCE OF Charles Wilson's dstiIlery, the of
circumstances On taking him nts- custody the fe,iow
disgoreed $40 which he hal taken when the watchnan
permitted him TO depart Subsequently officer ercdet
Of thc Fourth district police rearresed the man. who
gave his name as John Sweeney and locked him up for
examination.
About two O'Clock the same morning an attcmpt v.s
made to enter the store Of Artng Schapper on the
corner OF Boerum ard Livingston streets by operating
upon the lock of thcoor with pair OF nppers One OF
the proprietors inside at the time awaiting the
trance OF the fellow with loaded gun He ho weyer
saw fit 10 suspend operations without accomplishing hr
objectpand made his escape
The residence OF John Cole, No 90 Livingston street.
was entered by thieves Thursday wbile the family
were absent at funeral They ransackcd everything
from top to bottom and carried OF clothing and other
articles valued at $500.
The house OF John Foster the of State and
Boerum Streets similarly visited the same iay
and the occupants relieved Of number of silver
spoons and articles Of jcwelry.
same manner, and numerous articles OF value
ricd off,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

a WORTHY PENsIoNER-At t,c last term OF the
place, fesey Toncy, tho widow Of Arthur Toney free
negro and revolutionary soldier made application for
the certificates OF her marriage and widow
hood, to obtain n pension from the government. Her
husband to when she married in the year 17o9 was
ono of the patriots Of the trying period Ia which he lived
dependence having been present at the surrender OF
CorpwsIs at Yorktown. He died few years ago at an
advanced age, respected by all who knew him He re-
ceved pension up 10 the time Of his death ana his wi
dow "a now asserting her just claim to its coatinuance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

SINGULAR CoNCIDENcE--On the Same night thai
the steamer Ocean Of Bath lost 10 Boston harbor
and other steamers were saving her passengers the
steamer Ocean. Of Buffalo, engaged In saving pas
seneers from another boat, ths May Flower which vent
sshore cn Point AupeIer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

Mr. iV PrYsrzz, President Of the Saint Nicholas so
ciety, ga,S.- Nr N.,
The Union OF l707-Ths wisdom which accomplished
that measure best illustrated by the growth aud power
Of Great Britain.
Mr. BowSxT, of She New EnelaDd Society nsde brief
speech, tracing the analogy bstwecn the Scotch and
Yankee character, and gave . sentiment;-
The Scotch Element In the New England Character
Never wanting n the genuine New Highlander.
Choers, and Scotch reel by the band.
Succeeding the eleventh, Mr.. Clivehugh and others
sung " Here's health to all good iasses0
Mr. MAxwEIL, Vice President Of the society mace Z
brief speech and gave sentiment complimentary 10
the new members Of the society. Various songs
speeches and sentiments succeeded ana the company
separated at seasonable hour most interes ting
reunion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

A Bro GrS-At the United States Ordinances
Yard at scuth Boston, there Is gun the bore OF which
is one focvi It weighs 2bsio rorrts sud was made in
1916. - Nftr's, Scufb rcs'ch
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02
THE, PRESIDENTS MEs5AGE-THE BALANCE IN THE
UNITED STATES TREASURY.

WARRINGTON, Ice. II 1907
We are authorized to state that the President will
despatch special messenger tomorrow morning with
copies Of the message for the press Of Baltimore, Phia
delphia, New York and Boston. The packages sealed
will be delivered to the postmasers in the several cities
named aud editors will be supplied with copies rs soon as
the reading Of the message shall have been commenced
at the cayitol In addition to the above cities learn
that advance copies OF the message will be sent to Rich
mond but to other place. Tne message makes seven
columns of the Union and extraordinary has been
taken to keep its contents most sacredly private All
speculation as to its tone and views entirely gratu
tous.
We learn that the annual reports Of the Secretaries
are all in good state Of orwardness, but are yet
In readiness for the printer.
The United States Treasurer's statement shows .
balance in the Treasury Of twentys millions Ave hun
dred thousand dollars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02
triumvirate Mason. souls and Buchanan oeot-

triumvirate- Mason, Soule and Buchanan oeot.
| ing the acquisition Of Cuba.
The report Of the Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
was complsted and sent to the press to-day. This
u Dy faf the abeet and most interesting document
which has emahated from the Indian Bureau for q
long time Il disclcses frauds upon frauds under
Ibe last administration, the publication of which
viii astonish even the perpetrators themselves, SO
bold and unscrupulous have been their character.
The report also enters at length toto an exposure
Of the stupendous fraud attempted on the Deia-
ware Indians, by the land sharks VIII, laid
on and cold the lots in the Town Of Leaveowor orth-
pocketing the proceeds This town is situated ia
tract OF land oeded to the United States in trust,
by the Deawares, to be sold to the highest bidder
for their use and benefit OF course the whole sale,
which has taken place, was FRAUDULENT, the vendors
having no color Of title-and the Indian Bureau
viii claim the property the trustees for the To-
dians. Colonel N. calls upon the War Dc ,artment
to aid him in protecting the rights OF the red man.
and exposes. as he should do, the perpetrators
the fraud. The great amount Of legislation upon
the subject Of Indian relations, the .ge numosr
Of Indian treaties being constantly entered into sita
the different tribes, and the constant and pc -se-
vering efforts by agents and others TO circum
render the Indian oi one of the most responsible
perpls king and laborious Offices under the federal
government, and Colonel Manypenny has now the
gratitude Of the country for the very able aud faith
ful manner In which he has discharged its onerous
duties.
The reason assigned why the President was un-
willing for COL j. w. Forney to resign his office as
Clerk of the House of Representatives, is that the
President desired he (Forney) should organize the
rext Congress, which he will have the right to do
by virtue Of bis Office as Clerk to the present Con.
sress. Why the President should desire this,
cannot imagine, unless it be that he anticipates
another New Jersey case.
The runner that Senator Atchison would not be
bere during the present session Of Congress- proves
to be false, as he is now enroute for Washington,
and will be hre by Msndsy next. So ssys pri.
vate despatch.
Mr.. Pistt, Secretary of Legation at Paris, left
here this morning for the West, on short visit to
his siends. He brings copy Of letter addressed
by Mr.. Soul6 to Louis Napoleon, which will appear
In short time in the columns Of the London Times.
Mr. sonle says, that as the Emperor has seen proper
10 nabe the insult offered him personal aud not
rational cne he win pay his respects to his Highness
In return, and he gives few columns Of the most
scathing abuse Frenchmsn ever psnred. II il be-
Iieyed by the few here who have bad peep at this
rich morcsau, that it Is FIR Soules design, having
shot tie French Minister to demand fire at the
body Of the En- ,eror himself So look out for some
thing spicy by tie next steamer. e.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-02

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. 1854.
The Pssidcnt's Mtssage~- The Report Of the Indian
Corsmissiomsr--Mr. Soule and Louis Nspoleon--
Spicy Letter.
The finishing stroke was given TO the Presidents
message, In Cabinet msetiog to-day, Mr.. Marcy
adding the last toucbss--and you may rest assured
Il will proveto be quiet. mlsss SOFT Of thing
recommending no particular policy, and A. the sane
time carefully avoiding sbe war policy cfthe Ossand
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.

HyHE subscriber is receiving and opening
= IL his stock of Dry Goods, which he invites
Z the public to come and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere--he is determined to sell
goods cheap for cash.
His stock consists in part as follows:-
Cloths Cassimers and vestings Of all descrip-
tons, Ladies' Dress Goods OF all kinds and
prices, Ladies' Collars. Undersleeves and in
side Handkerchiefs, Hosiery and Gloves ror
Ladies and Gentlemen, large lot Of Bonnets
and Bonnet Ribbons, Parasols and Umbrellas
Ladies' Kid, Morocco and Gather Shoes.
Misses and Cbildren's Shoes Of every des-
cripuon and price. large stock Of Bleached,
and Brown Musns, also Combs. Hair Brush
es, Pins, Needles, and everything usually kept
in Dry Goods and Fancy Store.
Come soon or you may lose bargain, as am
determined TO sell at very small advance for
Cash
sa7~Don't forget the place---two doors South Of
Broderick's Hotel, and opposite the Market-house
where will be found ready and willing to ac-
c0mmodate you. ii. MYERS.
April IL 1854
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
BLACK POWDER,

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"A digestion, Bilious affection, Headache,
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ness. Loss Appetite, Nervous Debility. Maui
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1t has received the sanction of some of the
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diseases FAMED has proved 10 be a remedy of
no ordinary character. Prepared and FOR sale
by VIM. DORSEY. Druggist,
Anril ~ 1894
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-04-12
FACTS CANaOT De DOUBTED.

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large number Of certificates of remarkable
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