New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-08-24
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surgENE CoURr-GnER.L TrEN.-Ausust 21-Befors
judges DAVIES hGRABAM and SUTHERLAND
The PARRISH WILL CASE.
Al the opeppg of the Court this morning, Judge Da-
wee signifsd TO ex-Judge Edmonds that they were
ready to hear biz srgumen. on the appeal O. Mrs.
Martha Sherman from the decision of the SaTrogss iu
,he mater Of the will Of Henry Parrish. Judge Ed
nonds said tina. it mb,rasssd him very much to be in
se position be then washa he should ssk the Court
10 allow the case 10 come up its regular order in the
calendar, as. should the Court compel him to 60 on,
his position would be fully disclosed to bis opponent,
without the same advantage TO his c'en. from the
other side After some argument, the csse was set
lied that Judge Edmonds should hand up his printed
poir.s Mr.. Dillon counsel for contestants, should do
The came and the Judge should then reply 10 Ike
manner within the ensuing fourteen days.
The People agt Stephen h: Branch
Mr.. Ashmesd made application for the Court 70 sst
down day for the hearing OF the writ OF error IN
the Of Stephen II. Branch. Mr.. Ashmss1 stated
that it mad been his original intention to ask them
Hcnors to affirm the judgment of the Court below pro
brought before the Court of Appeal but had iG
duced 10 alter biz intention IN consequence OF t1e pre-
tsrOus state OF MIR. Branchs health, who, if allowed
70 remain IN prison another month, would PROBABLY
die from the effects OF his confinement. Tee Court
stated they would hear the today, but MI. Ssdg-
wick, the Assistant Dstrict-ANorney, replied thai Mr.
hekeon was al Long Branch, and that he had no
means Of communicating the suggestion OF the Court
70 him. Judge Davies then said that the Court would
hear he argument on Saturday next, If the District
Attorney would consent. Mr. Sedgwck said that he
was unable 70 form any engagement for Mr.. Mcheon,
and eould not consent The case then went over TIL
tie ne1t General Term, which meets On the third
Monday Of September next.
SPECIAL TrKM-Beore Judge CLsEHE.
WAY OF LIFE CASE.
Hal Magne sgt George P. EdgsI
Ths case came up this morning, but was ad burned
on the application of plaintiffs counsel till 10 day, his
tror having two preferred mott TO hear before the
case OF Eagar could be reached IL will come up this
morning, and as the sdsvi,s on both sides very
voluminous II will probably consume the entire day
IN ekAsnkks-Aue 2-Before Judge CLEREE.-DEeisO>s--
Arm Couch sgt. George Couch.-Motion granted
With $40 costs.
John p. Clarke sgt. Correlia G. Clsrke.-Dischsrge
SeAxd.
John A. Rker sg,. Alfred DickinsOn.-Lst the
prisoner be discharged
Caroline Losier sgt. Jsmes Green..-Report mus. be
presented to the Judge who Issued the writ. make
40 order in regard 70 il.
william Z. Belts, Trustee, sgt. Andrew Quscker-
knth.-Motlon granted.
EAA H. Main ast. Lucius E. Bllkey Motion 10
change referee denied with 8 costs
Einma &. Holman agt Francis Lucius Hoffman,
Jn6g nent OF divorce granted
James Hsnly sgt. John Parsons Motion granted
defendant to be held to bail in 500.
Charles Glose agt. Paul Finsten s Co-Plscs Of
trisl changed 70 0neids County TO abide the event.
Henry p. Hustled sgt Wlhsm X. Taylor.-Motiou
granted 50 fsr as 10 SLOW defendant TO put 10 his
stswer or psymen. Of disbursements aud $40 costs OF
motion; judgment 10 stand as security.
Two recruits from Governors Island, named Burns
ard Holly, were discharged upon wrs Of hsoess cor
PCS this morning, the proof being thst they were
Einori q, ne une Of their enlistment.
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