The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-05

lower than the amount ct which the work awarded
they acknowledged that they had held street
cleaning contract and had had experience in such
work. and that they had informed the Comptroller
and other Commissioners. There being testimony as
corrupt or illegal action forthcoming, the Governor
terminated the proceedings, there verfcaon
offered in regard to the charges filed with him. An ad
journment had, however until this morning. TO give
Judge Whiting opportunity 10 appear as witness in
regard to the Compost Company The investigation thus
far no grounds whatever for the charges and
the failure Of any attempt at vercation Of them
regarded most extraordinary The close Of the case
this condition decidedly astonshed the Governor and
his audience, causing no little sensation.
An interesting squabble between theatrical managers
was nauguatcd in the Superior Court yesterday before
Judge Moncrief, regarding which the readers OF the
HERALD are already somewhat informed from the
s'Cards' which have been published from Miss Laura
Keenc and Mr. J. 5. Clarke respecting that constant
visitor Our American Cousin Judge Moncrief granted
an order to show why Messrs Clarke and Stuart
should not be restrained from performing the above
named drama The counsel for both parties appeared,
and the hearing set down peremporily for Saturday
next at O'Clock, when it to be decided who has
the exclusive right to perform that drama There will be
present Mr. Edwin Booth aud several other theatrical
celebrities.
and the owners the American packet ship viafranca
commenced in the Marine Court yesterday before
Judge Alker. The grounds Of the complaint are cruel
treatment and an insufficient supply of food and drink
during recent passage from London to this city The
complaints are rehearsal mostly of tho facts developed
the late examination before United States Commits
soner Osborn The damages generally are laid at about
five hundred dollars in each
The calendar Of the Court of General Sessions yescr-
day made up principally of indictments against
pickpockets Assistant District Attorney Hutchings
succeeded in getting some OF them to plead guilty John
Ryan, charged with attempting to steal gold watch and
chain worth hundred and twenty dollars from
Edward N. Arnold, admitted his guilt and was sent to
the State Prison for two years Thomas McFynn, in
diced for picking the pocket Of George c. Greene of
silver watch at the Of Fulton street and Broad
way pleaded guilty and was sent to the State Prison for
two years and six months. John J. Williams who was
charged with attempting to steal gold watch from
Adoph Ricchman on the 30th of August, while riding In
Second Avenue Railroad car, pleaded guilty. Charles
King, indicted for stealing silver watch from Thos. H.
Clark pleaded guilty petty larceny from the person.
VIM. jones' who stole trunkful of ladies' wearing
apparel, worth sixty dollars the property OF Arnold
Thomas from the steamer City Of Washington, on the
5h OF September pleaded guilty These prisoners were
remanded for sentence. Charles Eek, charged with
stealing a watch from Frederick Morning, at the New
Haven depot John Kcofe, indicted for similar offence,
and Michael Nixon, charged with attempting to steal
watch from Ulysses Conrad Nassau street. tried
but the proof against each of them was not sufficiently
strong to lead the jury TO convict, and they were
acquitted. Nixon held another indictment.
Patrick Muloy convicted of stealing eighteen dollars
and watch from Edward Doughty, and was sent to the
State Prison for two years and six months. VIM CAL
having struck VIM. Murphy with knife, which acce-
lcrated deirum tremens Of which he died Tho parties
wero coored men, and thoy had difficulty at the
time OF tho plea Of manslaughtcr in the
fourth degree accepted and the Recorder sent him
to the State Prison for two years
Charles Jones, alias Chaunccy johnson, arrested on
charge stealing twenty thousand dollars from the
banking house Of Belmont h Co. and sixteen hundred
dollars from the Office Of Adams Express yesterday
discharged by Justice Bowling, of the Tombs Police
Court the ground that the compliments had alcd to
identify the accused as the guilty person
divorce case which opens rich and with the promise
Of many interesting developments, commenced in
the Connecticut Supreme Court at New London, on
Tuesday OF this week. The parties to the suit, Mr. and
Mrs Harris are among the fashionable and wealthy
residents OF New London and have figured In the best
society there The husband made his fortune by the
"Perry Davis Painkillsr" He has been Mayor of New
London and was last year in the Connecticut Senate
Among others connected with the case are Samuel
Thompson formerly President Of the First National Bank
OF this city; Allen p Miner OF New York, and Major
william Williams, of the regular army. The lady is
charged with having been improperly intimate with the
latter two The evidence given in this mornings issue
OF the HERALD relates to the mprudent conduct Of the
lady, but does not actually criminate her.
The taking Of testimony regarding the charges against
General Briscoe OF robbing the Quarteraser Depart
ment at Lynchburg, commenced before court mar
tal in Washington yesterday Little regarding the mat
ter however additional to what has been already pub
lishcd elected
At the meeting OF the Board OF Education last evening
an important report and resolution presented by the
Committee Bylaws Rules and Regulations, to the
effect that after the LIST Of January next pupils except
ing actual residents Of the city shall be allowed to attend
our public schools was after considerable discussion
adopted Some other business was transacted but
OF particular importance.
AT the meeting of the Metropolitan Fire Commissioners
yesterday two new steam FIRE engine companies were
organized be known Nos 81 and r. the former "a
be located In Forteh street, Third avenue and the
latter In Eighty first street, Third avenue. com
muncaon was received from the Police Commissioners
granting the privilege Of placing rc tccgraphic appara
us in certain station houses. Several designations and
propositions for alteration OF engine houses and change
OF location we're received and referred communication
from an engine builder Of Pawtucke r. L. asking con
tract for building engines for the department was also
and referred Considerable other business wal
disposed Of after which tho Board adjourned TO Friday
afternoon.
An embassy from tho hey Of Tsnis has arrived In this
city. II consists Of four gentlemen ono Of thcm ouI
consul at the Beys Court They are stopping at the
Aston House for the present. but will probably leave fol
Washington to-day, they the bearers Of letters
both TO President johnson and Mrs. Lincoln.
The Union League club gave q brilliant reception last
evening to Governor Feuon, Of their rooms In Union
square. Brief speeches were made by the Governor,
ex-senator King, Dr. Bellows, General Barnum and
others.
The Jewish Feast Of the Tabernacles or Thanksgiving