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The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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spoken ofso frequently by those who have been benefit
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every case therefore, we say to those who are
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ssts and get bottle ofDr. strickland's Tonic.
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folk, Va "a a..
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-17
MEDICAL.
THE LIGHT OF The WORLD.
DIR. MAGGIEL'S
PILLS& SALvE.

These Life-giving Remedies are now,
for the first time, given publicly to the
world. For over a quarter of century Of
private practice, the ingredients in these
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
RHcASTATloN OF SCOTT.
LeurM,s Mary STUART"

Mr.. Leutze's latest picture" Mary Stuart's First
Mas, in scotands on exhibition his studio No. Astor
place for the benefit Roman Catholic charity IL ev
IDENTITY picture with which he has taken great palms, We be-
eve he painted better and any one wishing 10
know what Mr. Leutz capable Of when he makes serious
effort bad better go and 1t and study II atenvey The
artist has chosen picturesque subject or one that he
thought he would be Justified In treating picturesque aud
he has done what in him lay to make faithful presentmens oil
the real scene by In costume furniture architect
ure and minor details SO far much Of the actual painting
ia concerned there Is other artist in America who could
have executed must remember however that Mr. Lentze
is not an American but German and that he had advantages
Of early training which artists do enjoy that any
technical excellence he may have attained must be laid at the
right door The question u.s. how thorough Is his attainment
and what use does be make Oft
Our readers do need be told that admirers Of
Mr. Leutxes pictures We have enough expressed
and taken good give
our that 10 valid For all that
there is no likelihood that Mr. Leuze will do anything
to make Us think better of his art. Disguise it
he nav il is STILL In painting what Forrest is in acting
without sincerity. without depth, with no real hold on
the heart the intellect the imagination. Mr. Leu,zs
looks a. historical subject from any side but the nelo
dramatic His people intent upon anything but the
grace or effectiveness Of their attitudes and every historical
piece of his is therefore nothing but or less effective
tabeau The present picture illustration Of this vico in
its worst aspect these people supposed 70 be
Shipping God and not Of them doing it, unless 1t be the
page, who, suppose, IN nature would have been
the very one least disposed to remain quiet at such
an exciting moment. Mary's face, al 6rst seems TO
have some expression in IT, but this and
leaves nothing more devotion than clever
can throw into her wher with devotons vsage she
sugars insncory and breach Of faith As or the
Of the Mays knee at the right OF the Queen beside
that attitude borrowed from that o. Shehers Mar
gare in the Church cannot but think e excessive
ton forced for surely one armor two girls in white
linen unbonnes a wretch Of small boy who sits astrde
of lofty fence aGd stehs out tongue u elcrl!4ai "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
The Theaters To-day.

Miss Batenan's illness caused the abrupt termna-
ton Of her engagement. at Nbos Garden Monday last
Romeo and Juliet and Leah" however have been played
there Mr. and Miss Ida Vernon sustaining the primer
pal parts These performances present no salient points, Inc
ardent ontagu lovely Capuet to be toierabe at a
must s extraordinarily we'll represented and Is no dsFe
pect TO the talents OF Cowpe and Miss Vernon to say
that they do but satisfy conventional standard Of taste IN
their person ations of Romeo and Juliet Asto Leah when
will be PLAYED for the last time tonight tho theme is thread
bare Next Wednesday Mr. Charles Dions engagement 10
A. commence nj this theaer Belphegor the Mounebank
The play is to produced with elaborate scenery ano men
costumes and bids fair to be a real dramatic success.
The usual Matinee at the Broadway Theater Will be
giyen today Miss 5lenken will appear as Mazeppa
The idiot of rarbes is TO be played this afternoon
and evening at Barnums but VIII then give place TO new
piece.
There will be an afternoon 40 well as an evening
performance at the to-day The entertainment at the
afternoon performance the in the eveGing-and is
thoroughly good.
at il Never too Late to Mend at Wallacks.
THE Connie Soogah the Winter Garden. The Three
Guardsmen' at the Olympic. The Elves at Woods
Deyilkn the Old Bowcry. AT Bryants Minstre Bur
esque Mazeppa" At Christys, Virginia Cupds &C. Such
is the schedule OF performances for tonight The pleasure
seeker will be fstdious indeed who cannot among them all
find something to amuse his Saturday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
THE nADtsoN-AsE. BOND ROBBERY.
Cenelusien Of the Invesiig Observation-Disclosures of
the Principal witness-He Docs Not Appear
-Dischnrge of the Prisoners.

The examination of the charge against Messrs.
Clarke and Dennis having perpetraed the ROBBERY OF bonds
In Msdone concluded yesterday resulting 10 the dis
charge Of the accused.
Police Captain John Toney called for the defense and
testified that the witness Morrison had for many been
suspected OF being engaged in onious though be
wnes did remember Of any being directly traced to
hiu but from what be Of him by reputation and from
the fseboods be had told under oath the Court he would
DOT believe him unless c0rroborated by others
Several officers testified to the impossby Of MorrisOns
having escaped their custody the night be claimed
have the yard fence and got the d. he testified
from pile Of lumber
Ofacer McCord had heard Morrison charged with being
receiver goods what he knew OF his char
scter and from the evident mtaements he had made In this
the witness stand would not believe him
snder Oath.
Officer Reso testified substantially 10 the effect.
The testimony being all H. Mr.. John Graham while com
pimenDg Mr. Bedford the ability he bad shown In pre-
septDg the the claimed that his clients should be
discharged there being probable for OBTAINING them
Judgs bowling said be had always been adFerse, a.
TO delaying his decision when his mind was made
DO and from the argument Of the counsel for the people and
t6e had the conclusion TO dismiss the com
aDt against the accused lie would also state ths' ID h
Estimation the testimony given by Mr. Morrison was entitled
n ~ ys4y agd tat Va sI0l's w "4Sh Us Aoua mare
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12

- nnic,,iop Of the 2&th M 10 II you expressly your
o. @ and request that before the Ism h
cs Of 'he city nay be s 10, Can cobbe stone pave
gear. ,bIbiv cleaned and the cost Of the same s1
Cen IA na Of :595s 3 iom band labor 81 What's the differ
between the COS, Of weeping .a es. sample to guide
M nor sIt the os1d Of Health h.: been b the ..s
tore Vested with any s eSafye, therefor proposition
not from represenvs o. % ESQ Of ths metropolis
hs1 bit .@.y SSoos. f.:Sn are
with certain q se e a Rsy them and
tbesweepn That will perform orr eontfae we nave gwen
citizen dissatisfied with the mode which ne wST5 has been per
formed and anxious 70 ascertain es1n ropo. 10 do through
oseas not authorized by TO in such business
q, M d detail 10 men Of business We win however mention
w II S . a. s.s private ss CITIZEN Be cause
Qperm him to experiment on the we 90 n' zee why &
TIM, our entire contract might absorbed by third psre dsson
and irresponsible to the public sunoIs OF 70 u 10
who might be nuc pardon US for that we
have S "a perform ss iny s %sTS as
st snd .. mu H0 ua we the would
Of those who have assumed the sge &
S SSs~@s 0ea that would perform
the work For these among many 0'he' reasons We
declining VIII not h.,itste however 70 anoid you the
bepf6 of the points which you consider Of great
p'aSs vas desire Be %f.r%s ,s We
ic month";. and bd plsyou:y taking consider
condition OF
subject eond De WEI obtained
which 70 extend only over soo at"ehJ
OF the city and only during three months
Cobpte be thoroughly rwen but when the
are usually he gutter aud hoows :, this class OF
tie way them cannot be srlt up IL seems 10 "
that sweep water roy,i,sl mposoy BY The broom At
scattered the street. ms opera
the pnllirza process ih ne. been dec sreo ey G
di.,ngnhed 81 ycans Of this city prominent nen
Of the Board Of Hath, slcent to Sste an epldeme SUI We
cannot avoid In performing contract We nave 10 dea WI"
facts Of Health Ne President or even
ourselves desire they The cost oil weepng eoppe
stone removing the sweeping greater than the aver
amount the city pays us therefore MI. h..L.
Cobb II good condition inst us not oroh
or nm m holesl ca by machinery but IN crest many 81
The streets paved pavement srs ndmbe. o.
e and other vehicles permitted to remain when not IN use
Tee woud IN great prevent the use ma
c.r Impossible to state what s1siI bore
b. with the expense on hand labor
difference between the Of the streets OF is
city removing dirt aud the vau Of meal the
which able 10 SELL the manure tI,t what costs
somewhat S.oVO y our con
$1,000 sEnun ior the ma
the lar under
Of sumfc tine contract hss been running
inquiries a. far experiment enable
that have in all Things performed
our conrc-thaUs res to-day in better eondiiion fhan
they many a. aiis'ted by citizens gen
eraly by and the Eesdnlr upon them WI"
shall be siaie Of cleanliness satisfactory 70 ana
citizen, OF whom paris much interested IN
account and hst q our aAles lr
resident a the metropolis Very respectfully
yours tluly, BROWN, DENoE MATT 'ohtfaet"l'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
The O'Rrien Homicide-Court Of Oyer and
Trrmiucr-Before Justice Ingrabami.

The People agt. John O'Bren.-The prisoner In
this case was placed trial for the murder Of his wife by
shooting There witnesses 10 the act and the cher
testimony was the declaration Of Mrs OBen when at tho
Station House and proof Of their former relations Dr. Beach
testified that death Of Mrs OBren resulted from tie pistol
wound in the head and Mrs Reilly that when she first saw
the said accidental She said he said II was
powder AerwaTd she said lie had shot her and lad threat
eued before The witness had much unhaIpi
ness between them before. Tie examination elected
had bat where he r INK and called
her hard Witness bad been there perhaps dozen
times in year His wife told her that during the last
three had been sober lie seemed to be sober at The
time ~ the occurrence She after she shot to the
Witness house, blocks distant from her.
testified that Mrs OBren IN her husbands
presence her that lie drunk night and had
knife Kill her and that she escaped witness Lad neVer
anything them his wife had told her that
when drunk lie would sometimes lick her; when Wit
saw them they always happy together: when MIS-
OfIen told about the knife he said don't you believe her
Kate that Sunday liquor was brought into the house but
he refused 60 drink any.
ON the part Of the defense testified that friend pro
cured revolver with which Mrs OBren shot, that he
was warned pistol good order and would take
- cents H and he warned the accused; that Mrs
OBfen after the shooting bad said she would get out on
SATURDAY and would get John Of prison she would leave
him 90 od he had been temperate for three months he
fore the occurrence be always prasug h wife when be
was sober: sober arrested
jury rendered verdict OF msnsaughter IN the third de
gree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12

nensions "a raicue do not make very formida;e mob
The tov tells rs Of an nfdrated mob but ~. Leuze has
salizcd it down the aforementioned ~umber There is
John Knox too whom hsd aVos orgoi,on but really it
i no wonder for be looks the ,desi And when
man threatening and stcfmng end all in deadly earnest
Of implacabe hate, Il is very natural for him to
employ that particular gesture extending the fore-hnger and
tie little finger and doubling up the remaining two Not So
Mr. Leuz0 believe did the fiery preacher knock at Mary
heart and pull palace roof In ruin over her lovely head "
the reader wishes graceful attitudes after the ideal Of
The stage. handsome dresses well painted and generally sat
~ '..oeld on with Paudits, hs
TO mn.
will like this picture. But If be wants TO feel The t'"t
dersand better truly look in upon the actuai o
braton Of this mass-not very memorable an event "
Mays life after all but, STILL interesting enough-h ne'o "
what be thinks he has re to look for in his'of0a f
ure he will not find .nem. Mr.. Leuzes inaoiy WY" al
his training to raw true perspective is shown here as Ill
ways. The foor slopes awkwardy upwhich perhaps &C.
for the that the figures are firmly pShed
and the persons the altar ont Of all proportion Small
considering how they are in reality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
THE EXCMANGE.PLACE BOND ROB-
Berry.
a Pswpbreker Arrested with enc Of the stolen
Bends i'm His Possesion-He 10 Committed
Without Rail.


The Lord bond robbery case which excited so
much attention some time and about which so many
theories have been advanced since it's occurrence was re
ruty brought I'D in the Tombs Police Court before Justice
Doxlng 1t will be remembered that the 7th Of March
Hast two cases aiming 900 worth Of Government
.seurte belonging Mr. Rufus Lord and friend were
aoeu from The safe in the Office Of the former OF No. g Elk
cbapgeplaee
Sever, squad; Of DETECTIVES sS |, NJ 9s %
own Metropolitan Police under the command OF Capt John
Young 1t stated by Capt Young that negotiations were
already progress with one Of the principals IN the robbery
with the full consent Of Mr. Lord and the authorities when
the sdysed the Aforesaid principal al once threw
damper upon the scheme and the negotiations at once
broken Oft The prisoner was subsequently discharged SO
skfuy had the robbery been contaminated hat no positive
evidence could be brought against h neither coua n &C.
Recently suspicion pointed TO james g. Ferguson
pavnbroker who lived Ne 43J Eeventhave as being IN
vstehed by Capt Jourdan OF Inc Sixth Police Precinct and
Detective Kelso and they lately received tna
Ferguson had bis one Of ne ~ I'm 1
closely watched and he finally traced TO the once Oh inc
American Express Company In Hndsonst There Ferguson
handed package the clerks with directions 70 send
n 10 Detroit Michigan. receipt taken by him for the
package officers stepped forward and arrested
il at the Sixth Precinct Station House Frankn
was found contain the bond mentioned above Mr. Lord
VA at sent for and his arrival identified the bond
one Of those stolen from him March He committed
BY Justice Bowling
Yesterday the counsel for the prisoners took the before
Judge Cardozo Court Of Common Pleas writ OF
eertorar and demanded the discharge Of the prisoner As
District Attorney Cunning Bedford appeared for
the people opposed the motion the ground that the
pyisoner had been properly committed by Justice Bowling
This OF the taken by Judge Cardozo who de-
led The latter TO the City Prison. had originally
committed by Justice Bowling without bail The prisoner is
nothing Whatever 20 do with the robbery bond
the regular course Of business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
The Freedmens American and British Inter-
national Commission.

Yesterday evening the anniversary OF the Freed
mems American and British International Commission was
held in the African Methodist Episcopal Church Sullivan
st. the Rev Henry gland Garnet the ehs The exercises
opened by prayer offered by the Rev j. Morris VII
HANS Of Brooklyn. After which the Secretary, Mr.. VIM
HOWARD DAY read the statement Of the Executive Committee
which follows
Th- and British International Commission
engaged IN work for the freedmen but they
have enyed st states South and have schools In tbs
state. Florida Aaban. North Carolina Tennessee aud Kentucky
and In Di These schools number lire
Avefa.e than 100 pupils school, III prop9sed 20 eslab
m School Ncwbem for the state Of North taro
ns The q tits school In operation under TIE sn
perntendencr MI Olia may be interesting 10 ave the status
81 hat tat the co.ofed child
they learn under eooed eachers The en-
Gent been such slight variation ;or The
three month, that 70 give combined report Tor the
Ipout m. Of Der and December.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
The Condition OF the Streets ns Seen from
she Coasracters' standpoint-Letser from
Rrown De Voc a. Knapp.

The following letter from the contractors for clean
ing streets received yesterday afternoon BY the Prs
dent Of the Board Of Health When remember that this
gentleman by the law aboshng the City Inspectors Depart
ment became one Of the Commissioners Cleaning the
Streets the letter say the least will somewhat re-
markabe In reply to letter published In these columns
few days ago, the contractors write thus;
OTycK oy TuE Contractors CLEANING rHa sThEKTs
NEW YORK. Msy II. 1856
JAsksVS scAgLsL EQSd Wshsye fege.,eJ aud dJ eensd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12

boon corrobora. tho had entirely failed DO Sc
From the Of the case ne 40 nom hs
t.g.ncny that M Morrson coDcealing great deal
which apparent The Court ana hieeo 10 any one
that ne knew ,,,,
may he added that Mr. Morrison tailed TO appear 70 sg
his depon and that attachment was therefore Hsuea
aeans him TO bring him up on Tuesday Tor that lu'se'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT-MAY ll.-Before
Judge BENEDICT.
ALLEGED FRAUD BY IMPORTERS.


This was an information and seizure of goods for
In the invoice presented the Custom House
by importers The invoice presented aud showed
adiscount from the face OF the bill Of per cent.
The question whether the importers paid the
bill less the discount whether the whole bill the amount
Maid and the dscount taken off for the purpose de-
iraudng the Government TIE amount involved about
$4,000 The Jury found a verdict tor the claimants.
Ethan Allen and b. X. Phillips for the Government; Web
ste and Craig for calmants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
CITY NE vs..

TEMPERANCE ALLIAScg.-The American Temper
apce Alliance celebrate their second anniversary by mass
meeting Of the Sunday and Pablo School children at tho
Cooper Institute to-day Saturday At O'clock Inc hs
Little EHe Daniel Boone he youthful orator. TO-
Rether with other attractions will be present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
LAW INTELLIGENCE.
SUPREME COURT-CnAaBEas-MA ll.-Beore Justice
BAKsARD.

BARNARD
DECISIONS.
Charlotte Overton agt. Gilbert +. Overton.-The
reference this granted beforethe time 10
lgwer expired The referee had all the papers before
him before he commenced taking testimony and should have
made the the parties The 10 set aside
and when the proper arrives move Tor reference II
will be granted to different referee.
Edward Morgan ng Lucinda l.. Morgan OF aL-Motiop
Eben Barlow agt Charles A. G. Depcw. Motion granted
Calvin I. Sticke agt Richard d. McD0nald.Rcceiver ap
pointed
Caharine scovel agt james scovc-Judgment Of divorce
SPECIAL TERN-Before Justice IyoRAuAM.
James NJ Brown agt. Thomas +. Mason and Jane
NJ Mason-udgment for plaintiff sgt defendant Tbomas f.
Mason 5000 and and complaint dismissed TO
Jane II. Mason without costs.
Before Justice BARNARD
Kate A. Wilson agt. Joseph 5. Acknowledgment
Of divorce granted.
Nenoni Lee &c, agt. Chadsey. Motion denied.
Geo. Il. Andrews agt. Hartman Vreeland ct a.-Aemo-
randa for counsel
CIRcUIT-May IL.
BREACH OF C0NTRACT-ALLEGgD FRAUD THB Ex-
CUSE.
Alexander Henderson agt Hannah lion ct al
This was suit by the plaintiff to recover from the
defendant for failing to deliver farm which he alleges the
defendant agreed convey him The plaintiff AYERS that
the damages the failure Of either party oe1ecute the agree
ment fixed at $500.
The defense set fraud and deceit toward the defend
induce them the agreement neither OF them
being able to read OF write.
The jury found for the defendants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
lAnuouncenents.
A LETTFc FROM Mrs. 7, p. BOWERS.

.sD PHI.aD Sdd ;i sSs r b.,
thanks for Em Paris" Allow to assure you that thnk
admiral and beentrer Of the skin
keeping smooth and fair wen as freeing from all spots aud BLACK
ars by deeeou powders incenncy Of the weather.
Your obedent servant, Mrs. ID. r. BOWERS
"LEx.L PARIS all roughnes ard dseooraton
'' VIZ ' L. IsABPAu No. e22 Broadway,
Sole Agent and Importer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12

The EXCISE LAw.-The Rev. Lyman Abbott will
preach on Sunday evening" May H. at O'clock 10 the New
Church in Forty stst near Sxihaye, to
show l. What the Excise Con nssioners doing. What
opposition they with. What the Christian pubic
ought 10 do 20 sustain them In ts enforcement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-12
sHosrsr DoxgsrIc-RgCovERY OF

DISHONEST DOMEsTIC-RECovERY OF STOLEN
pRorrRrY-On April 49, Kate Foley. domestic, who had
been in the employ Of Mr. Samuel w Smith residing at No
2Gj Fihs but day left taking with her mink nun ana
wearing apparel to the Of 436 On tho 3h inst the
thief herself in the family OF Mr. Thomas Snclf
residing at No. 40 Thirdst The following day she dsap
peared taking with her clothing TO tie amount ofte Yes
erday Detective Shsnge OF the Eleventh Precinct arrested
KATE and he finally confessed that abe had taken the articles
and od them TO Mary Jackson who Keeps secondhand
furniture store AZ No 2is Broomes The place was visited
bv on car Shanee and all Of tho property stolen nom Mr.
Sntcd TIE mink muh sten irom the residence
M Mr. smith was also found Mrs jackson al once ar
sed and later In day they arragned before jus
ce Mansfield Mrs Jackson was held to bail IN the sum OF
500 Ia Of receiving stolen goods The thie
suffered by depredatons TO call and identity er
SToCK DPALrNGs.--In the Supreme Court Circuit,
before Justice Muller the of Peyon and Frank
Jaudon agt Joseph j. Walton osmo up. The plain
Is for balance due th0m on stock transactions. &c
codng 10 their story the 9Th Of May le6j they had after
closing all other transactions 100 shares Cumberland Coal and
100 shares Fort Wayne with margin OF spO ana about
stock the margin being exhausted and gave notice Of sale
the point of previous order Tor the
sale Of Fort Wayne stock aud also on the question as TO
whether the plaintiffs had the stock on hand but were
nader the notice. realizing less than s7.NO leaving de-
fcency all Of So 7J9 H. which the plaintiffs claim The de-
PENDANTS dened the receipt Of any such notice and moved or
suit the ground that personal service oil the notice "ns
not shown.
The Court granted motion holding that personal notice
was INDISPENSABLE give the plaintiff right 10 sell Genets
a Gocpp for plaintiffs q. NJ. Spier for defendant
ARREST OF A PICKPOCKgr-While Mr.. Vim. Hunt
inqon residing in Fourthaye. Onehundred aud thirty