The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-01
October Term OF the Law Courts.

After nearly three months Of comparative stiffness
he law department enlvened only by occasional e-
gal decision argument at special term and chambers
the courts viii their October trial term to-day
In full blast Tho ponderous calendars show what work
here is in for lawyers during the coming winter
and prove that a law-lovng and litigous com.
munity.
The Supreme Court, General Term, is adjourned to the
sth nst when decisions viii be rendered the Circuit
and Special Term will open their trial terms to-day and
usual they present good array Of The wing
nominee for judgeshp Of the Supreme Court is the pre-
sent incumbent Justice Cowes; and the democratic cat
didate is James r. Whiting
The Superior Court, General Term embraces in its list
the argument for trial in the celebrated Forrest
divorce case, which will doubtless be disposed of this
month The trial calendar Of this has ON it 800
OF every description Of character from actions
notes to SANDERS and suits for damages against public
companies. Amongst the ISLANDERS to be disposed of in
this court is the Of Richard G. Fowles against
Henry {. Bowen, OF the firm of Bowen McNamee
The cause tried once before Judge Bosworth
when, under the able charge OF the Court the
Jury rendered verdict for the plaintiff for $4,000
\ trial granted by Judge Campbell, on some
exceptions. II will be recolected that this action
created very great excitement amongst the mercan-
tile community, by whom it is watched with
icy. The facts briefly theses The plaintiff sales
buyer in the dry goods warehouse of Bowen
McNamee, in this city. lie left them for better situa-
ton in Cincinnati whittier he brought with him strong
Recommendation from the firm OF Bowen Il McNamee.
subsequently, however, the defendant used the SANDER
words complained Of charging the plaintiff with dis
ht nety and fsehood and wrote TO Cincinnati to have
the police watch the defendant because he had left New
York with half dozen trunks which, being search
ed were found contain nothing but books and wearing
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ants opinion in regard TO plaintiff 1t is alleged was in
duced by the fact of his recommending his employers
Cincinnati TO another house in New York, where they
could buy goods cheaper than at Bowen McNamee's.
The that possesses very general interest and
its final disposition will be to the reputation
and fair fame Of both plaintiff and defendant The VIII
nominees for udgshps of this court Justice Hoffman
Of the present ncumbents-and Judge Woodruff,
on Common Pleas bench. The democratic candidates
are Jonas B. Phillips and ex-Judge UlshetTer,
The Court ofCommon Pleas will hold two trial branches
the calendars of which heavy and contain some i'm
porant causes Of action. The wing candidate for the
judgeshp Of this Court c. Livingston The democratic
nominee is John r. Brady
In the Marine Court the calendar is also very
rous but as the three Judges duty the bust
ness will be disposed of rapidly. The wing nominee for
udgeshp Of this Court is the present ncumbe mt Justice
Birdsa The democratic candidate is George +. Alden
clerk Of the Supreme Court, special term
The United States Circuit and District Courts will also
hold their terms this month for admiralty appeals pa
tent suits, equity causes, and criminal trials.
In accordance with the usual and established practice
the Court OF General Sessions will be convened to-day
The Grand Jury viii be empanneled, and all cases Of
criminal nature will be submitted for their action The
calendar for the October term shows heavy and alarm
rg increase Of CRIME demanding at the hands Of the
thorities severe scrutiny and rigid enforcement OF
laws and ordinances II will be perceived that the bls
gar the thief the forger, and the swndler have been
pretty extensively engaged during the past weeks in
their pernicous avocaons Besides the ordinary prison
cases there is large number Of bail to be dis
posed Of this month, which viii keep the Court very
busy throughout the entire term. Judge Stuart will
preside on the bench with his usual urbane manner.
The following Is the calendar prepared by Mr.. Whit
more Clerk Of the City Prison-Grand Larceny % Bur-
rary IA; Feonious Assault and Battery, 10; Forgery
10: Rape 2; Seduction 1; Abandonment, Perjury J.;
false Prctenees q Total-i9.