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csrs,ocsicp x.th rurcYoss sat AZ oEcers there can
be ro ssJ for any expsndture for The governnent
Of the ParS, and IN ibe opinion Of yom Dsmchhss no
tuch lroviscn should be made until the Park b com
pkt<o.
nsttbe Coirmffnners do DO, promise that the Park
be con psteo, even " the appropriations
sskd Tor oe sn,ee and in the bill presented BY them
10 the ls2lafaIe they have omitted The prohibition, 20
he the two preceding bills, that they shall not
ptrsevsre IN any plan which cannot be fully executed
present. eer.ain estmses ten ding to tina. resut-bu.
when yopr nemorasis consider that their preceding
Inmates have proved be three times below the actual cost
ofhe work and that IN the opinion ofthose
SAINT with the sobect judging the futuye by the past
additional appropriation Of goo win be requisite
your msnoriass aepsbly feel that II the Commissioners
are rot srresied In their course OF expenditures the
custJy and capital Of the city will seriously affect the &C.
neral prosperity.
Your memoralhts respectfully call the earnest aaen-
tim Of the legislature to the past present and prospective
expenses OF The FaTs under its present management:
ISs Coz, OF sSs 70 sns sroor:
First appropriation Tor regulation and govern
Second appropriation for regulation and govern
Appropriation asked for regulation 2.6Ooooo
government. $500, 600
Prospective expenses above present estimates COO
Probable coat OF extension TO 10th street 100000
such m amount Of expenditure for zoo acres Of and
its Improvement having parallel In the history Of
any city IN the worlsexceedng by several millions the
entire cost OF the Hudson River Railroad Of 100 miles In
engtb roadway, supcrstructure, bridges viaduCs sta
tons cars engines machinery, and all lis real estate In
ibis city and out Of it.
Your memorass therefore pray that no more than the
OF be appropriated for the coming year. and
that the Commissioners be required to revise their work,
and emit every not essential 10 and enjoyment
that the Park below Eighty sixth street shall be fully
finished for that amount and with the utmost despatch
1e % be- 70 sdop
sesfmen, BY witch the property below Forty second
street may be relieved from the unequal burden and the
property In the vicinity Of the PARK be charged with
just proportion OF the benefits derived from It.
And your memoriasts further pray that Committee OF
persons and papers, to s during the recess and to
amino into the affairs Of the Park and 70 report 70 the
Legislature 1t ts next session, and prepare bill for tho
gether with an equitable plan Of assessment
Daniel r. nemann, Andrew Carrigan, A. O. Kngsland,
D. Kingsland, Robert Dillon, Mathew Morgan Joseph
Kernochan, Andrew H. Mickle, John J. Phelps, James
Renwtk and many others.
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Court OF General Eessions,
Before Judge Russell.

WILLIAM MuLLIGAN UNDER ARREST.
MARCH M-Soon after the opening Of the court this
morning VIM. Mulligan, who was charged with commit
ting felonious assault upon John Morrssey made his
appearance, the having been put the calendar.
He stated that be had been informed that Morrssey
had left that morning the steamer for Europe and
asked that bench warrant should be iSsucd for his
arrest but the Court replied that had power 10 grant
such order. Morrsey's bail then forfeited Vim.
Powers having become surety for bis appearance to
prosecute Mr. Mullgan subsequently Thomas lawrence
@ o
adjournment OF the Court late In the afternoon Mr. Vim.
Muligan had not fouDa bail.
AN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT.
The only tried by the jury indictment Tor
felcnious assault and battery found against Thomas
Burke, who was charged with assaulting Thomas H.
Barnes, on the 2sd Of january, with intent to kin h
The indictment had two couns-the hrzt charging TINT
tho assault was committed with pistol, and The second
that the assault was inflicted BY stick which he hed TN
Confirmed by bis wife and other Witnesses showed thai
be in his store In Depeyeter street. afternoon
In question, when he heard alteration between hin
after entered the house the prisoner asked Barnes
he wanted thing, 70 which some reply was gtyens
whercupcn the prisoner struck him with the back q tho
fence agreed that Burke struck the st blow. Barnes
stated that difficulty cBsued during which burke drew
something like sung shot from hs person, and struck
ss oscu ssas9 ..o
ss4s p0ss used.
blows were inflicted Win blunt instrument. the jury
took into account The good character Of the defendant and
convicted him Of assault and battery when the YER
dict was rendered the Judge caused Burke he arrgned
for eenrn and q the assault was very aggravated n
lie character be imposed the highest penalty The law a.
lowed him % inict which mprisoumsntin the psni-
~enusry for one year and nne Of $3.50
me Grand jury presented large number Of indict-
were demanded for trial
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Supreme Court-Chambers.
Before Hon. Judge Bonney.

q. BanrgF d al o. E0~sssr Cook ct dl-Order for ex
animation Of Clarke, Dodge Co discharged Order 70
be settled on notice.
John s. Dickersm It al %. Darius BeuAdm d al-Mo.
ton 70 ret aside attachment granted, with $40 costs
Before hon. Judge Leonard.
Charles r. Hunter rs AicAi0dn Southern and NcrEACn
hnkiana RGiToad-The money In the Corn Exchange
Bank belongs TO the holders Of the coupons Of the fs
Indiana Railroad Company.
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The Case Of the Old Police.
SUPREME COURr-CIRCUIT.
Before Hon. Judge James.

MARCH A-WIliam Goymam 1he Board Of Police
O0mmissioncrs-Thh is one Of seven eight hundred
suits brought against the defendants for back pay and
10 said that If the several plaintiffs succeed IL will the
city ten millions Of dollars. The complaint is that
the plainhn WAS policeman In and previous To 1857;
that he has been Illegally discharged from that Office
without any opportunity being afforded him Of being heard
IN bis defence Much difficulty was encountered pro-
panel was exhausted and the adjourned 70 Monday
next
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View Ysrk and Bsstsn Choss Match.
This stAsr protracted massh resumed M evening
nj the usual hour me following tho msde On
both EideE In each game--
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SUICIDE NY TAXING LarpAsuN The wcmsn, Henrietta
Hamilton, who Attempted to commit sacii., Mt her re-
sddcncc No. 12e Thompson street, few evenings ago.
died yesterday at tbc New York Hospital fro eac,s
Of the poison afminssrsc Coroner Schif rer not
0cd Of the affair frd viii hold inquest Upon tie aoay
rhh morning. N
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aIRssI, March IA, 1850.
TO- rcSp, frsp c.rn a majority OF the c,nmi::ee on
= asd vifsres, reported sgainst the senate Seventh
,ue ~ Gr,siFop rsiirosd bill for Nv York
3 cr,,coT (e<E uoved 10 lay tue report on the
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heaas anu aVehueS. IOUOU
Appropriations for street cleaning, acd making aud re-
pa Ing ROADS TO apply any contracts made BY the
Common Council for term not exceeding i've years,
for the Corporation In empowered to take sole charge OF
all proceedings claims against the corporation and Ill
actions in which the Corporation Is q party declared
VOID unless conducted Ia his with his consent.
The Comptroller is directed 10 pay all the Judgments
heretofore received against the corporation TO which
appeal Ia not taben by the Corporation Counsel.
Mr. HrBBElL introduced bin 10 appoint Thomas Nelson,
Of Peeksk referee for the settlement Of all claims
damages by the falling of the New York Arsenal and
extend tie provisions Of the act Of 1859 for the completion
OF said arsenal.
Mr.. BuRYEA introduced bill to incorporate the Brook.
Bn Land and Improvement Company II incorporates
Calvin Burr, John Bsrteo, N. 7. Hgbie J. Hubbard,
Thomas j. Tnlmadge leaac Skinner, Henry Ten Eyck
with capital Of $500 oCo with liberty TO increase 70
Geo. and gives them tho power 70 purchase land
erect sell and mortgage buildings Its . building 1850.
c!aon under
Mr. McQuADE introduced bill TO incorporate tho Joint
Stock Insurance Company TO insure against railaoad
accidents.
Bebato the Personal Liberty bill was then continued,
and prcgrees reported.
The remainder Of the evening seesiou consumed
debate the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad bill.
Messrs Matner Cover, Sngerlsnd, Wiley and johnson
spoke In favor Of the BILL and Messrs Hasns Richard
son, Merritt and Robinson against H.
After long debate the Albany and Susquehanna bill
amended TO reduce the tax 10 one quarter Of
one mill and to strike out the section approprating
half Of the proceeds Of the tax TO the reimbursement
towns that have subscribed TO the capital stock The bill
then WAS ordered to . third reading, and ut quarter
past eleven O'Clock the House adjourned.
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The FOrrcst Divorce Cause.-The Report.
Confirmed.
SUPERIOR COURr-SPECIAL TERN.
Before Hon. Judge Moncrief.
MARCH l4.-CaAarine ". Forrest ". EisSiN Furek Inc
report Of the referee confirmed to the amount Of the
alowance Of almony (deductng the amount paid by the
defendant - temporary allmony) and final judgment
ordered In conformity herewith. The form Of the judy
ment 10 be settled on ten days notice.
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THE CENTRAL PAR

The following memorial Is 70 be presented 10 the Legs
lature 70 day
TO the Honorable, the Legislature OF the State Of New
York, the memorial of the undersgned citizens and tax
payers o. the city Of New York. respectfully represents
That your memoralsts have heard with ast0nishment
that the Commissioners Of the Central Park
appropriation '- of ss.oooooo, sSsi is 70 say,
81 the Improvement and g. 500 O0O or the
annual interest thereo-beng $50 600 per annum-for
the government Of the park addition to the Of
appropriated BY the Legislature for
tnSse pSfpess: - ">ns ez..5f9ssss.-~
aas y shs Fl ss IL pss
poses both Of improvement and q government tho sum
OF 81 s66 e66, and, BY tho most clear and emphatic Ian
guage, prohibited the Commissioners from adopting
undertaking any plan the entire execution Of which would
exceed that gum.
Tina. your mcuoriass satisfied that this sum was
not only sufficient but muniAcent and fully adequate
accomplish the object - viii readily be seen BY cacula
ton TO- witt
The area Of the park 10 about go acres two and half
miles lcng by half mile wde-a road around its entire
could not exceed seven miles In length; but allow
ing for winnings &c 1t might possibly be made ton miles
besides roads Tor driving riding and walking, the other
the drainage, painting and fence. Every other
item beyond these would be non essential and il
each Of these items be calculated at exrsvagan
price, the result Of the entire necessary expenditure will
be as follows
Ten miles of drives. at $40 600 per mile $500 900
Ten miles Of rides, ut $40 coo per mile 100000
Ten miles OF walks, at $40, 600 per mile. 100 600
n.hhaee. 0O,0o0
nE -. ~ :. :. -. -. oo'OoO
Total necessary expenditure. $3.50 900
Leaving surplus for government and repsra-
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City Intelligence.

Adjourned to meet 70 nigh. q. the usual hour.
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saNs. vc'e sss hsrn ,ru rorsideraN,c excitement
ave We pcesn was soes. Ayes 81; nays q.
hs~ CAt-sor shs moved have thc rrper4 printed
" = eiAue be SPECIAL or der fss Friday
Voc srvsKyE ruled the ,aorcn on. Of order.
Ma vAs Ae'rs Gsp thsn moved tina previous ones
The AYR end nays we're called ON the question Of
sses WIN we report Of The cornpi.iee against the bill
IN, report Nas agreed 10 By Is 10 J8
NR sALco1 explained b@ vote, stating he voted nay
p.eeuse bs YVES uasiin 70 10 important subject
sideratar.
Hn. Gown DENY then moved the consideration OF
NV VOC stl FAC, std on that called the previous ques
. tne cotct u ibis motion was TO lnay Kill the Dill
oeJ ord resurrection.
Tho pevioes question ordered, and the House re-
Mp hosp (rer reported 10 the Home the bin 10 amend
me scs 70 authorize a railroad Broadway and other
suteis Of Brooklyn.
Bss reported favo. sbiy-ro provide against unsase
paneirgs; 10 give the Mayor ard Corporation Of New
ho,S ne regulation Of the sale OF intoxicating drinks
mat ciy 10 Incorporate the New York Metropolitan Ice
company 70 punish bribery any attempt 70 control
vos IN The Legislature by promising Ttes on other sub
The Personal Liberty bills we're taken up.
hr. CIJIor spoke at length against the bills, nrgng
obedience 10 tho aws Of the Union and obser
OF be requirements OF The constitution as the duty Of All
citizens Of the Uutd s.as, North and South, and SHOW
ing how the bills were in iact State rebellion against the
'tdersl constitution and lsws.
Mr. Fl su7n (fep) replied in a stirring speech in IA
vor OF freedom, and aganst making New York slave
hunting rroutd
TIE Houee reese ubled at four O'Clock
The compro'er reported that abe gross amount Of du
ties received from The auction sale Of foreign go0s In
New York snce 1871 was S6,s4s 023 26
BILLS REPORTED zAvoRABIY.
To incorporate the New York and Brooklyn Cab Com
papy To tax nonresident widows Of merchandise in
New York Ind Brooklyn
The New Yors German Leiderkrauz b and the bill re-
a.pg 10 certain assessments in Brooky ordered
third reading
Mr. TuesaR ferorled the New York annual tax bin for
Police telegraph $1,000
Cleaning pablo Offices. 1000
Police 5000
Coenties reef. 10000
Total. ............... sas 600
The following sums were subtracted:-
lanes and places. ................ 81 900
Roads and avenues ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10000
Appropriations for street cleaning acd making aud re-
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Unitsd States Circuit Court.
BsPre Hon. Judge smaly.
hAAcs M-7Ae United Ssata Us Jamss s VILLAINS -
The following are II names Of the jury empaanelled in
J. Gna. 3; GSocHS ., Z. John Wallace,
.. Ben1. Edmonds, 0. Richard Whippe,
4. yosiah Palmer, 40. John McAlvery,
8. Jas @. Rhodes, H. Henry l. Craft
6 Chas 8. Franklin IL Henry L. wilson
Tho prisoner in this case s charged with obtaining
letter the Post Office in New York ADDRESSED to
A. Williams, care of Charles Johnson and containing
promsory note for $780, which had been transmitted
BY The Norwalk Bank the cath December last back to
r. A. williams n viii be recollec.edthat man named
r. A. Williams was charged before the Commissioner
with the same offence and identified by the witness After
bis conmatal, however, was ascertaned that he was
not The guilty party He released, and the present
prisoner arrested committed and indicted for the Of
fence.
Mr. Dwight associated with Mr.. Hunt for the prosecu
tion opened the to the jury The offence OF which
the prisoner s accused is not Of unequen
this city. Mr. FLA. Williams of New Rochelle, having
occasion TO raise money for his business proms
sorry note at three months date for to Mr. Caw
for cashier Of the Norwak Bank and requested TO be
discounted and the proceeds sent for him to the Pacific
Bank, New York. No, receiving answer he made in
quiries of Mr. Crawford, who informed him that he
had sent back the 50 600 note stating that could not be
discounted unless il drawn at two months the note
at that date bad been returned to the bank and the pro-
ceeds wero sent Mr. F. A. Williams by Adams Express.
The prosecution would prove that the prisoner who
living small means seeing the letter advertised
for Mr. f. A. Williams, went 70 the Post office, obtained
the letter With the note altered the date Of the note to
two months and that he then returned the note to the
Norwak Bank, requesting that the proceeds should be
sent by return express He afterwards went TO Adams
Express and there received and gave receipt
in the OF Y. A. Williams II viii also be proved
that the became suddenly horses
and that he ged in the Bowery Savings Bank some
1880, under the name of Britson; $500 each for his
wife and two chidren-his we's name being Mary, he
called her Mary Br.on, and his Herbert he called
Herbert Brton he subsequently drew his money out
and lodged in the Citizens Bank, under the assumed
name Of Jas Simpson, aud increased the amount TO
~ 500. This money drawn out at different times, In
various Previous to this transaction the prisoner
was In very strattened circumstances. THIS u not
merely against the defendant, but Of many.
This crime Of taking letters from tho Post Office ncreas
ing TO alarming extent scarcely criminal session Of
I this court passes without persons being
tried for feioniousy taking letters from the Post Office
and he hoped that IN this case the majesty Of tho law
would be vindcated and the protection OF the Post Office
secured.
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NANCE A-Ae United Ssdts Jamss s. Williams -
The following are II. names Of the jury empaanelled in
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VESPER GAS LIGHT,
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Erom Rev. stuart Rohinson.

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LOUISVILLE KY September 3, 1859
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KENTUCKY TESTIMONIALS.

From His Exoeency, Gov c. Morehead Thos S. Page
Esq, State Auditor.
To WN H. sTTLE, Es2., LOUISVILLE, KV.DeaT Sir We have
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snrnnnnh Stnl,e. for Tannarr. fsee.

PROPOSED to ta Ten Brock Course, the fsi
day Of the regular meeting in January, 1862 sWepstke
with colts AID fes dropped n 1852 mile heats; su0 SUB
scTpton 62u forfeit $50 declaration, made the hrst DAY
Of May le6i h S5 piece Of plate added by the dVan
Club provided to start the second horse 70 save n
siefeen subscribers 10 All The staketo name ana
close the rtday OF May 1850 Subscription and dee
70 be made 70 the Secretary OF the Savarnah Jockey Cluo' ao
the Stake 70 be run hy the rules Of thsCub
Security far the forfeit aired when the subscription lnsae
s. YATES LEVY, Secretary.
r.ll.-.Lr..-ln saEalnal. ga