davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03
Marine Court.
Before Hon. Judge Thompson.

Before Hon. Judge Thompson.
CAUTION re PASSENGERS RIDING ON OUR CITY RAIL
ROAD OARS.
APRIL 30-Cldrk Us The Eighth Avenue Railroad Obmpamy
This is an action brought for injuries sustained
by tho plaintiff short time ago, while Of the de
PENDANTS cars in this city. The plaintiff riding up the
avenue standing on the front step Of the The
going at the usual rate ofspeed horse attached 70
became FESTIVE and towards the car the shaft Of tn
cart striking the plaintiff just above his ankle, produced
quite severe confusion from the effects OF which he
laid for several weeks II the driver on the car had
stopped his horses the collision would not have occurred
On this testimony counsel for defendants moved for
dismissal Of the complaint the ground that but for the
careessHess Of the plaintiff the injury would not have
happened The Court granted the motou holding that
passenger who while standing the steps platform Of
railroad is injured by accidents like the present. L.
guilty OF such degree of negligence convcts him Of
nexcusable negligence The rule Of law in such
this is that when the negligence OF the plaintiff contributes
in the slightest degree 10 produce the injury OF which he
complains he cannot Judgment for the defendant
with costs.
LIABILITY OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF EMIGRATION
FOR EMIGRANTs' LUGGAGE.
MAY 1-Von arr rs. The Commissioners Of Emigration.
The plaintiffs assignor TO this country from
Germany in the ship William Tell, which arrived at the
port of New York in November last He and his baggage
landed at Castle Garden the place leased by the de
PENDANTS for the landing of emgran passengers and oher
purposes Each piece Of luggage regularly checked
Amongst his baggage was chest containing wearing APP
parel and some other articles of the value Of $4S7 For
this chest he held brass check, exhibited in court,)
marked follows" Castle Garden, c. AGO." This chest
he has received and, after thorough search the
cannot be found This action Is brought TO
its value. The question in the simply whether the
defendants liable by law for the value Of the lost
missing article. The Court held that they were. and
cordngy judgment for the plaintiff for $i87 and costs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03
Kings County Circuit Court.

SUIT AGAINST THE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK
THE NEW LAW OF EVIDENCE.
APRIL 29.-In this it appeared that the plaat in
company with friends, Sunday afternoon in June
last proceeding along Barrow street. towards Hudson,
and when the of the latter the sidewalk caved
n, and he precipiated into old well about forty
feet deep This well had been covered in by placing
wooden os fear the top, upon which rested e stones
and earth The oists found to be completely roed
away hence the accident The plaintiff called in pur
OF the act, and told his story very dis
tinctly He had been disabled for considerable time
from following his tradehat Of house painter. He
corroboraed by other testmoney
Judge Brdseye, in charging the jury, took occasion TO
remark that this the first before him in which
the law carried into effect and that its operation
seemed To be very beneficial The Corporation clearly
liable for any negligence in the in which this well
originally closed the repairs had been neglected,
and If that negligence gross then in exemplary da
IMAGES. ..
The jury seemed to incline to the opinion that the neg
gcnce gross and awarded the plaintiff $3.50 damages
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

the late Dr. long have recorded the distance q ne sua
from the earth s. millions N miles, and placing me sun 10
the Of The ecaic will make The dlemetes q lease
1914 millions OF miles, the circumference viii BE- 6lt, 2 l6
surround and will be Al the rate OF 40 596 miles
each day or 5s,774 22.24 miles each hour, which Is
979 34f0 miles every minute OF time Now, suppose the
earth would move horizontally around the eclptic circle
but Il the said poles are be horizontally placed then the
earth would have to ascend and descend in surrounding
the circle The solar sysems also assert the earth has
daily revolution Of than 900 miles every hour,
for they allow the cart 70 contain more than ~ 900 miles
in the $50 degrees of its circumference and declare there
AlR
are in the diameter ll4H degrees and - fractional
1641S
parts Of degree.
N. B-Who believe the earth advances nearly 900
miles every minute of time, and also revolves than
600 miles every hour OF timer I declare can demon
strate the earth has not daily revolution.
JOHN DAVEY HAHEN
DRUID VILLA, IcxIEros, CAMBmpGnunRs, April II, 1857
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03
Supreme COuHt-Special Term.

MAY 1.--Cprion L. 7diudnt Mortimer De Mote.-
This action brought to from Mr. De Motto the
Of about 900. The complaint charges that upon
the settlement OF the partnership affairs OF Mercer
Tailan the defendant who employed by plaintiff as
attorney received the Of 81 500 that the deGendan
after paying part OF the money refused TO pay tn
remainder The proof showed the part OF the plaintiff
the payment to defendant, and that plaintiff who hal
failed business left the money with defendant pay of
credtors that defendant paid the creditors, bu
appropriated the money to his own The case was
tried before Judge Peabody, who charged the jury that
was e there pay creditors the verdict must be for the
defendant, and directed the jury TO find. The jury,
after being three hours failed 10 agree and were dis
charged. They stood nine for plaintiff and two Tor de-
eudant the direction of the Judge The case was tried
by Charles Matthew'S the part OF the plaintiff, and j.
H. Whiting for defendant This case Is to be argued be-
fore the general term in May order setting ASIDE the
order Of arrest obtained by plaintiff
ALLEGED ATTEMPTED FRAUD.
Before Hon. Judge Woodruff
Maurice G. Hun oq. William Wilson q di.-rhe lnjunc-
ton issued in this should be modified in its form
commit fraud with which he charged, although
the evidence Va derived from declarations made immedi
a,cy prior 10 the commencement OF the suit Onen the
terms Of such declarations may furnish very satisfactory
proof that before Judgment recovered II will do the very
things which the Court " authorized 10 restrain Let
the ahdavB read on the notion that the defepdsni, VIII
bas threatened and Is about 10 dispose OF hs property
with defraud the PLAINTIFF and that he Is about 70
dispose of certain lots al Harlem, IN the city and
county Of New York. with such intent, to hs father or
other person. and aer such recital restraining such
disposition The order may be drawn substantially az
above suggested. Costs OF motion 81 TO abide the event
Of the suit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

(,LoCKs AND WATCHES Louis ANRICH, RESPECT.
" July inoins his numerous acqusniances IN hls cly
that he has established Jewery al j Braatway We
doors above Amiy street selling rich ewery At cheap p
The finest kndof diamond work done the premises Jewey
&C. repsres IN the best and restored Ike new
Watches and clocks cleaned and repaired BY the best
Particular attention yl be paid 10 clocks they VIII pc
and also returned and regulated the premises he
OF reercrces from the first families Nv the city. ~
Old plated gosds and sheffield plated repaired and repaef
equal 70 new LOUIS ANR1CH, 65 Broadway, near AMY
street. . HH... tfs., .
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03
The Lnte Charge OF British Drilled Caviar.
at 8urnxt oon-Ridlng Down a Persian In

By the steaus hi Africa have additional news from
Persia. dated at Bishfc TO the 18th Of February.
Gcnelsl DURAN then preparing u send an exped
ton to capture Nohamrad the river karun, Karoon
and the Persian army collecting again at Burazjoon
In the late affair the native cavalry behaved very well.
handed this regiment gave the order TO charge, he
end hs aduan young Moore placed Themselves In front
II the 6h troop which the one directly opposite the
nearest face the square. The ether Moore, Macomson
and svcn. came the least thing behind, riding knee to
snee with spurs their horses tanks, as II racing after
hog In rear OF them rushed the dark troopers OF the ID,
mad to aygc death OF poor Male at Bushre In spite
Steel Ore and bullets they tore down upon the nearest
ace OF the devoted square As they approached For oes
as sot through the thigh and Spens horse vas wound
ed, but unheeding they swept onward Dauntedby INC
tsshes aud the ire and the noise and crackefof the
-nuskcry the younger Mosres horse swerved as they
anne up Dropping his sword from his hand and letting
II hang knot at his wrist he caught up the reins IN
both hands his head straight, and then cooly as
II riding al tcuce, espt him NJ the square IT. therefore,
any man said have been FIRST the younger Moore
Is that uan Of the horse fell stone dead upon the
oayoncs; so did his brothers, ridden with equal courage
and determination The elder MoorclS stone In weight,
nd feet or Whereabouts In hcghtcut his way out on
o Aacolmson took loot out oil his srrup when ~
saw his brother officer down and unarmed Qor his sword
had broken 10 pieces by the ia and holding on TO
hat the Younger Moore escaped. The barrier once bro
ZEN and the entrance made, and through II poured
he svcngg trooper. On and everything they rode
an getting clear out they reformed the other side
wheeled swept backa second wave OF ruin Out OF
600 Persian soldiers e the ls Regular Regiment OF Ears
who composed that aicd square, only 20 escaped 10 tell
the tale OF destruction Thus be ID Light Cavalry, TO
se they phrase, gave enemies aJcodb (answer)
for The death or Maei Sskib Bahadur.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

EXPRESSES.
HOWARD EXPRESS COMPANY
IL f..- No. les Broadway. - r !.
New York.
Direct errress daily 10 Faston, Allentown. Beihehemt
Msech Chnnt wsesbsre Prison scranton. and all ponss
on ne line OF or contiguous 70 the
Delaware, Laskawana and Western Railroad
Tackawana and Bloomsbury Railroad,
Iehirh Valley Railroad
Belvidere Delaware Railroad,
North Pennsylvania Railroad, 80.
Collections made and notes specie &c, forwaroeo
reasonable rates.
Each express IN charge our own special messengers
yVErIs, FARGO co.'s CALIFORNIA, OREGON
w and sandwich Islands 81 sam,
forward freight and parcels FOR all parts Of Csorna s on
Tuesday, May By the United States mail steamer mno ~
the Panama route Freight be sent Ia 80 early ~ POS
sble Monday TO shipment small parces recryeo
uusl IL NJ on Tuesday. WELLS, FAkVo \ C0.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

TO THE EDITOR or THE LONDON TINES.
viil thank YOU inform your astronomical readers
chat anohcr planet s3d Of the system between Mars
and Jupiter discovered Last night at this observatory
bY Nj. rog-on. The positions were as follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

<~xv or THE MOST EXPENSIVE AND DESIRABLE
49,. NJ sersrp In the city be found At No ~ broad
way wholesale purchaser, are Rsrsssr R Rsy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

THE FrRKMEN.
DAxTER HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY, NO.
ID B-1he active honorary and exempt members OF
and the fire department general are re lcs
sSsmble At The Truck House hs sunday afternoon
e. o'clock 70 pay he last tribute Of respect 70 orr a'e pro
her member, Daniel Denton.
T. H. L.rpsS, Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

o,FNIoR VETERAN CoBPs or isIa-AT A REGULAR
- meeting Of the corrs' The oiowing resolution Was unan
uioisiy adoptcd.-
gentlemen kindly volunteered their valuable services at
givci the Tabernacle The evrungs OF e
lih and 2h APRIL snd that shall hold IN grateful
remembrance heir isnsrrsted exerons, 10 the New Eng
and Accdrntais Msssrs " ~ Mash and " Colburn. Jas A.
Tucy M. Ncssrs r. r. CLARK and Ganhers; Miss elliot,
l0r her beal recitation. Our Country Union and Idberty
NJ Pke The celebrated accoresns, Mr. Jacobs, The cele
inted cusrs he Narbunooc Quartefie Cub; 70 Ma
the ao 10 the following celebrated prolessionai
srd aneinr wordsmen the beautiful ADD scenhc dis
% snaie ~ Professors Lambert Fisher. Weller and scs
'er Ncs-Is MadsOn Phillips, Street, Sarct1 and sulvan
VI Goo. \. Cook. manager for his indetanrshse
exer w hehal also vr the geuerous and grauilous
services ~ he WHthinEien Brass Band, alec he CORNELL
7a,A ihr the 81 the 2h OF
April col. RAYMOND, Charman.
fie,' Col Asu. DAILY. in. Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

n BRoADwAY.-o. CHEEKS HAS LARGE MD
rars Cash purchasers can procure bargains Vss"
~ nrnrs In quantity of any qualliy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03
ALLEGED ATTEMPTED FRAUD.
ADVERTISEMENTS RENEWED EVERY DAY.
PnRsSM Az.

PGR9ApNAfA.
A IL, c1,AIps ON THE ESTATE or JOHN BowNoN1
"A LAwLESS merchant who was murdered IN the niy O
srsnada republic OF Nicaragua the 1rh Ocober 1855
sboud be presented forthwith S1 Maiden lane New York
undersigned. duly appointed By Ae Court Of Nicaragua
4. y. " THOMAS, administrator.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

VALUABLE HOTRIs PROPERTY no LlAg2-RQ1
lease, the Nska0na Ho4d frouting SIXTY feak ~
street. hundred and feet Fourth strce h -
situated, and OF the best IN the West hAs moro 49,
$50 the greater AZ which largo cornu00
QUA ventilated. gas pipes extended hoagA -
house, is location beyond question Of tn boa -
the city being e midst OF trade and of cDnvoocn sOcs
% the river and 70 the rarosdA nvornbls is..s IN Dc
Pope Thomas Jacob, Trustees Az IN the superior 81
vantags Of the location Of the hote, refer 70 ~ JAMES
sPROULk, &c John street. New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03
THE TURF.

(tE~TRrvIII.E COURsr, T.. L-TROTTIN9.-TUESDAY.
~ May g. nj clock r. NJ purse and stake 800 ne heaAs
best three in FIVE to wagons; wagons aud drivers 70 wes9e
pounds. ". Woodruff <. Uncle sam r. j. Ne
e. Tom Moore S. Hoagand names b. g. o. he
MIS- G. Cart names b. <. Victor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03
Magnitude o..

The new planet IS about degrees north, preceding the
.,lanct Iris Your obedicnt servant, n J. JOHNSON.
RapUnrs OBSERVATORY, oxford, April ID, 1857.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

a
ID there other boarders for gentleman his vile two
children and servant children the other - months
gentleman takes dinner and tea during the week.
The very best o. references be given In reference 20 r.
speciality Of family and ability 10 pay location between
Eighth and Fourteenth streets Of broadway; would pre-
fer Presbyterian family win pay $40 per mouth for cn
accommodations Address Crtfenfer Dor af7s Post
once, with name aud location, Tor three days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-03

TINION COURSE, l.. L-TROTTIN0.-oN MONDAY.
u May at IN o'clock. purse and stake OF $50 milo
heats, best In In harness d Pier names m Bee q
Portland. Mr.. Perrin Ariel II. woodruff names
gr m. d. Talrnan b. m Stella. s. Mclaughlin names
B. q. Gea Darcy. James Conway names br IN 0wuar
e. CANAAN 10y. Owner names Andrew Shcehan.
nfry, BROOKLYN for the Course at ~
O'Clock and return the sport Fare
and return 81 cents. SHAW WHITE fropr'etor~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-11-20
Chancery Court ut Athens.
Joseph Johnson

Daniel ii Hoyl, Levi Hoyl. Clarke Hoyl. Da-
vid Howl. Thoe. L. Hoyl John Hoyl, Jemi
ma Masion Thomas p. Wells and wife Mar
garet Wells. Williams Mayfeld and wife
Earcssa Mayfeld. Thomas H. Jones aud
wife Susan Jones. and Thomas P. Wells,
Administrator Of the Estate Of John Hoyl,
deed.
In this cause it appearing from allegations
Il in the Original and amended Attachment
and Injunction Bills filed in this cause which
are sworn to, That Daniel Fl Hoyl, Lew
Hoyl. Clarke Hoyl, Thomas II. Jones and vile
Susan Jones are nun resident citizens oi the
State Of Tennessee, II is therefore ordered
that publication be made in the Athens POST
snewspaper published 10 the town OF Athens,
County OF McMinn. and State OF Tennessee,
for four successive weeks, requiring the said
Daniel II. Hoyl, Levi Hoyl. Clarke Hoyl, Da-
yjd Howl and Thomas II. Jones and wife Su-
ssn Jones to make their personal appearance
ut our next Court Of Chancery to be holden
at Athens as aforesaid, on the Sd Monday Of
February next, then and there to plead, an
swer or demur to the Complainant's Bill as
Aforesaid, filed against them and others in said
Court, or the same will be taken as confessed
as to them, and set for hearing accordingly.
WIN. LOWRY. c. d NJ.
Athens. Nov. 6. ls57.-4t-prs fee sS-i76
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-11-20
AT HENS DRY


Machine works.
TNHE subscriber would respectfully an
i nounce to the citizens OF Athens and the
public generally, that he is now in operation
and prepared to do
Q a - X NJ O.
of every description in his line, and would
therefore solicit ordersfrom all those who may
want anything of the kind. vi.
He is now casting and has for sale diff
ferent sizes Of the Globe, or Alright Cook
Stoves, furnished complete; various sizes Of
Parlor, Nine Plate, Chamber, Office and Shop
Stoves. Also, Hollow Ware; Waffle Irons;
Ploughs, right and left hand. Isl
Also, the Kilgore Spiral or Incline Water
Wheel, which will saw from two to five thou
sand feet per day. A II kinds of
M a . H Z M II n r
fitted up in the best and most durable manner,
and upon short notice.
Also, Iron Railing of every description.
He is also prepared to do all kinds of
Brass casting.
The highest Cash price will be paid for
OLD COPPER. c. ZIMMERMAN.
P.S. There ia connected with the Works
an excellent Pattern Maker, so that persons
wishing castings can have patterns made to
order O..
Athens. Tenn. July is. 1s5-tf 4os
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-11-20
CALDWELL COLLEGE,
lnrer.riIIe. Tenn.

THE Seeond Session Of this Institution VIII commence
the first Wednesday OF september. Ss, ~,
well College but in ts infancy Is the inienton and
determination Of the Trustees and Faculty that sna
be conducted upon such principles as 70 commend 70
the friends Of thorough education, and sna ieneer u,
in pont Of advantages second TO no Institution in the
koTersyflie already eajoys an enviable reputation
for It's educational sdvaP1ges ana Is me
ton Of the friends Of edneation who have In
this enterprise that the work so auspiciousy begun
shall be carried forward, and that our schools shall be
Of such character as 70 eommAna me issPTe' conn.,
The Institution is under the Presidency OF Rev A. H.
DAsHIELI., ID. D. a gentleman OF nnished scholarship
and large experience Instructor OF youth; gen
tleman who h extensively known a. Of the most
eloquent divines Of this South he Val be aided BY an
able Faculty.
country noted for ITS heathfu climate and its varied
and picturesque beauty Iii about fourteen miles from
Bulls Gap, on the T. 7. and Va Railroad, the point at
which the Roeersvlle and Jefferson Railroad will inter-
sect said road IL il now connected with the Railroad
BY daily hack that there will be no difficulty in
reaching it. The Branch Railroad q now under con-
BoARDNe.-Boardng can be had in the best families
Of the village, that while absent from home the STU
dent will not be deprived Of the amenities Of domestic
association.
Students upon their arrival in the village vi upon
application to J. G.. MITCHELL Treasurer, orJ. Rogan
Secretary, be aided in securing boarding houses.
EXPENSES.
Tuition per term Of twenty weeks sea
Board including lodging, fuel lights, 90 per week. 40
Washing, per dozen, 81 cts, or IS per term.
Janitor and Inciden tall per term ................
Library, Ordinary Repairs, &c.
Total, Fall Session ................... ...... 72
Spring Session. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
Total for the ye.r............................1 IA
For further particulars reference is made to the Caa
logue of last Session, which will be forwarded to any
one applying to the undersigned.
JAS. W. RoGAN, sec'y Board Trustees.
Aug 81, 1s5I-3m-465
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-11-20
ChancerV Sale of Land.

TN pursuance of two DEGREES rendered in
L the Chancery Court, at the June term,
1857, will proceed to sell. to the highest
bidder, on the Goth day of November. 1857,
on the premises, two undivided seventies of
the island Farm, known as the JACOB BA-
KER ISLAND" situate near the mouth of
Little Tennessee river, adjoining the Lands Of
Lenoirs and others, on credit of six and
twelve months, with bond and security and
lien retained on the land until the purchase
money is paid. ia. COFFIN, C. M,
BY @. B. NEAL. D. @ AM.
Oct !, lS57-td-prs fee sS-47S
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-11-20
Notice,

In obedience to decree of the Chaneery
Il Court at Athens, rendered at the August
term, 1857. will sell, at the Court house
door in Athens. 20 the highest bidder, for
cash, on Saturday. the 2lst day Of November
next. the HOUSE AND LOT in the town Of
Athens, on the South side of Eastanallee
Creek, known as the ''Sehorn property" and
at present occupied as residence by r. T.
Engledow. Also. VACANT LOT in said
town. adjoining the Lots Of John Crawford
and the Lot occupied as a grocery by Cate
& Walker. J. B. COOKE, Trustee.
Athens, Oct Q, 1S57-7t-472
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-11-20
CLARK,S
Celebrated FIGURING Mill.

GRINDING and Boiling at a single opera.
VI ton. 3 inch Stope-Price s75O-will
turn ont so bills per day. 30 inch Stone
Price s7Od-will turn out 40 bBls per day.
This Mill is the cheapest. most simple, du-
rable and compact, requiring less power, less
attention, and makes larger yield and bet
ter quality of Flour. than any other in use or
for sale. Mills can be seen running at Kings
ton.
We also manufacture very superior Corn
and Feed Mill upon the same principle
If any man will furnish me the power so
that ! can run a % inch pulley $50 times a
minute, with inch band, I will put up the
Mill and run it 80 days il he will furnish me
as much Wheat as can grind In that time,
at 81 per bushel and take the Flour at 3 per
barrel, ! will give him the Mill for the net
profits, after paying for the Wheat and all the
expenses Of running. and leave the Mill in as
good repair as it was at the beginning.
Address THOS. b. McELWEE,
kingston, Tenn.
References as to responsibility ATHENS,
ChattaD ooga, and Kingston.
~ The above Mills can also be purchased
Of C. L. KING, Rieeriiie, Tenn.
Jan /, lS5T-ly-4S4