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the NEW FIRE COMMISSIONERS.

The Fire Commissioners, at present organized and
working fully alive 70 the necessity OF rcmedyng
the evils which but too mancsy characterized the old
administration, and which only incurred public GEN.
sure brought whole matter OF the Fire Depart
msnt before the Legislature last winter President
Shaer Is endeavorng to nfuse military spirit into the
department, 90 far as promptness and discipline are
coocsrusd' and the cases e disOSedisncs and
up for official Investigation have been acted
upon with the scrutiny and vigant justice
OF army court martial Order No. l has already
offenders names, offences and sentences This and
similar future documents there should arise any for
ther necessity for them, will be distributed throughout
the department as publication and warning against the
violation OF the rules
The regular weekly meeting OF the Board was held
yesterday, but no important business transacted
bell ordered for Union tower, and a commu-
nicaticn was received from merchants doing business In
prompt efficient services Of the department In the late
Gre at No. 70 Of that thoroughfare.
Since the new tommss oners came into ofics-their
terms commenced The lst inst they have met
nearly every day for the transaction OF business and
put the machinery Of the department speedy running
order An investigation has been made into the faults
defects and abuses Of the former administration, and
steps taken for their correction They have visited the
Of the exact state OF afalrs While the apparatus was
al hst could be desired and the condition OF the houses
unexccptionable. the discipline OF the men had been
sadly impaired by the disagreements and conflicting
administration OF the previous Board Among the re-
forms which the Board has instituted the sub
stituton OF badge for the uniform OF the Commission
era Again. future appointments Of officers the
department will be made from among The prvass and
not from outside political savores-a practice which
will give the working members an incentive 10 the en-
cient discharge OF their duty There will moreover, be
strict enforcement Of the general rules that under
The new rtcims our FIVE Department promises great
mprovemcul
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what Anne vas going 70 do and then Bridget started
away with me child; Bridget had previous % this
pcked up TWO men ut the coroners jury and charged
one Of them with the murder; the doctor asked her how
about these TWO men; she said she believed
these Two men were with Anne Bridget said that nans
named Doyle witness thnks) said he would have satss
ACTION OF me Doctor because he killed Doyles cbild;
tins was on me same day the coroners Jury Wisnea
described cuts on the prisoners hands, and stated a
prisoners explanation that they were caused by wash-
Ing AetIths defendant in the JAIN on the 2osh os April
in the presence OF the Sheriff. asked her about skin
or shawl that took there; she said was not hers
asked Bridget "Have you seen anything or known
anything by which you could say Mn Corieli
had any Ill feeling towards you 20 abe said
that she did not know that she had ana that
she did not know but she might: she said
that OCCASION when she in one or thoaa 40
spells DR.. Coriel laid his hand bosom and MIA
Core coming into the room al the time took great
cepton TO it, Dr. Corel said that he did TO ASCERTAIN
how the girl was witness asked Bridget il Or. Coris
and Mrs. Corieli lived happily together
The Attorney General said he did want that con-
versation, and the witness did not give IL
After some further examination OF the witness the
court adjourned at six O'Clock to ten O'Clock this
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NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE.
Hudson City.


THE GRAND JURY DEcHARGID-On Tuesday afternoon
the Grand Jury Of Hudson County discharged By
Judge Bedle who thanked them for she attention thsy
bestowed the business Of the term. During their
they brought in the unusual number Of nney-
bills According TO custom, they partook Of .
where, at the close OF the ENTERTAINMENT several
speeches made before the party separated Among
the county officers who were present were Sheriff hsr
seles Surrogate O'Neill and John Garrick. -
Bergen. a.
ELECTION OF DELEGArEs TO THE STATE CoSvESroN-
large republican meeting held at Library Hall on
Tuesday night for the purpose Of eectng delegates 70
the State Convention to be held at Trenton next Tuesday
week. Several resolutions adopted declaring The
right OF every citizen to the franchise and pledeng The
meeting to labor henceforh until ali distinctions AZ tho
ballot be abolished Three delegates from a
the four wards then elected after which the meet
Newark.
Essex COUNTY CouRs.-In the Essex County Court Of
Oyer and Terminer yesterday John Huyler was found
guilty Of highway robbery. The evidence showed thas
Huyler as he riding to Newark the night Of The
4th Of April, overlook Thomas OReilley, and invited
the latter TO take ride The two took several drinks
on the way and finally stopped at saloon Railroad
When O'Reily lott the place no was followed
by Huyler, assaulted and robbed Of his watch and
anV.r 81 money ns wat van was m
highway robbery upon Terrence Saden tho particulars
Of which have appeared 10 the HERALD, retracted
former plea and pleaded guilty. Caden was not ntox~
Gated at the time OF the robbery, although ssasemsnts
have appeared 70 that effect
Elizabeth.
FATAL RAILROAD AccpEN.-A lad named william
Crope while attempting TO the track Of The Central
Railroad at the Cross Roads, Monday last was run
by passing tram and instantly killed. his body
being cut In two bv the wheels. The county CoronG
was notified and . certificate OF accidental dessh
granted Deceased wae about thirteen ysan Of ass.
Paterson.
FURTHER SINKING on THs BRIDGE oyER mn PxsRxrc-
The entire bridge which spans the arch a the Dundee
dam Is down 1t Is remarked the frsshes hse
not risen 70 such height for several yearsJ
Tronton.
ILLICIT DIsrnLAnoS.-vogel ana Trabold charged
with Illicit distillaon and fraudulent removal Of wh-
key, were sentenced yesterday TO pay q nne Of elO0
James J. Madden, accused Of similar offence, ana
who was released bail for the purpose Of procuring
necessary witness IN his case, having returned ho
rscognixance declared forfeited.
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WESTMINSTER INTELLIGENCE.

Tus TARRyrowr IHcoRPoRAnoS SCHEME The scheme
10 incorporate the village Of Tarrytown which for
few weeks past judging from the silence maintained In
relation to IT, had apparently fallen through, again
occupying good deal Of attention among shs citizens
OF the place particularly the ana map q tho
proposed corporation have Just been completed and
open for the nspsouon OF tboss persons who are
interested the subject A meeting OF the committee
In whose hands hes been placed tne carrying out a
she measure Il to DO held shortly for the purpose ~
taking nnal action In the matter
Fous Cmpsns Brrrrs Man Doc AT YoxxKss.--
while black and tan tcrser owned BY Mr. Willis, was
quietly suooxng on The dock at The foot Of MAIN street.
Yonkers, few evenings since, u was suddenly seized
with at aud dashed up the reot the top OF "a speed
suarns and swapping at every obstacle which happened
IN 10 way, finally running fool OF number o. children,
four Of whom were severely bitten by the maddenei
brute One Of the children, little girl four five yea
q age, belonging 70 NJ Vim. Mcdabe, Of the village,
sustained injuries OF serious character fbat her re-
covesy IL deemed very uncertain, although n hoped
that under skirul medical treatment she may possibly
turn for the better The u the rest of The
children injured are Kraft GraDon ard Hsssler Two
men, named Hubbard and Benson, were also attacked
by the infuriaied animal, bat fortunately ooaped IN
hurt Mr. Kelley finally succeeded putting "A and 70
the dog, near the sqaedoc. bridge, with . revolver.
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Gloss proximity, ana II was manifest when the Cayuga
thus started up that at the best she must
shave the ferryboat very closely The TWO
vessels were by this movement brought into dangerous
proximity, and The boat attempting the must
be held responsible for the failure successfully &C.
compish At Furthermore, the OF the pilot OF
the Cayuga Is that he made effort all swing ms
bow TO west when the danger Of collision became mm-
nent although the ferryboat moving past his bow
and although SWING OF ten fifteen feet would have
carried him clear The excuse OF the pilot for this m
action that would have required two full turns OF
the wheel 10 swing the bow OF the Cayuga feet ana
that there not time TO make these II such
be the fact with regard TO this boat II makes clearly
manifest the Improperly OF starting her engine wheh
within any short distance OF vessel ahead II sucn DO
the fact il additional the pilot not TO
attempt TO shift his Wheel while if is stated by some
Of the witnesses he did shift his wheel and was SWING
ing to west at tho bow the positive denial OF the fact y
the pilot casts doubt upon the claimants theory Oh inc
case, resting largely as II does upon his testimony
Ny conclusion therefore, Is thai the collision in question
was caused by the fault OF the Cayuga and that the
hbelants entitled to OF her the amount OF
their loss Let decree be entered accordingly, with an
order OF reference 70 ascertain the amount
For hbelans, Messrs. Fuller and Albeit; for claim
ants, Mr.. C. Vansantvoord
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COURT Of GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Judge Russell.


The trial Of Hugh McCloskey charged with being con-
ccrned robbng Edward N. Banks upon the night Of
the LIST Of last December the Of Thirty
and Second avenue resumed yesterday, when
tho Court assembled. Two witnesses that tho
accused . bar room, playing cards with them,
block from the place where the larceny committed
at the time testified to by the complainant The jury
after few moments elaboration. rendered verdict Of
not guilty.
George W. Smith, indicted for burglary in the third
degree pleaded guilty to attempt TO commit that
offence. On the night Of the Sd inst. the dining
saloon Of Albert Lane In seventh street, burglar
iously entered, and although property stolen,
crockery was broken and tablecoths burned Smith
was sent 70 the State prison for years.
Henry Gordon, charged with stealing, the 18th
instant gold watch, valued at hundred dollars
the property Of Michael J. Brady pleaded guilty TO
attempt at grand larceny. He was sentenced 70 the
fenItentiary FOR one year.
Samuel l. Davis, indicted for burglary in the second
degree, pleaded guilty to attempt at that crime in the
third degree The dwelling house Of Daniel d. Brown
No. IS Laurens street entered and trunk contain
ing $500 stolen. II alleged by the prisoner. He
sent TO the State prison ior i've years.
william Murphy and John Gerashty pleaded guilty to
an attempt grand larceny. they charged with
having stolen, the 9th OF April dresses and shawls,
valued at $780, the property OF Edward Condn, IS Null
berry street. Murphy was remandcd for sentence.
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stairs no said nothing 70 me. bot went up stain;
wont BACK 70 me store 70 *a. us'i ne 80, ny y
wood IN the cellar there about eleven or twelve
barrels IN the cellar there various kinds OF hqnor
wall paper placed IN cellar the day previous 70 the
lire don't know what part; there was passageway
leading 70 Thirty rst street from the cellar the door
up stairs. after I had gone up found
smoke in the hallway, and had 10 go into the street,
then took ladder and placed II on the fhrly-irst street
side to try get Ciiti family out went to the
Second door after that the Cti family were all
saved saw Kane in Thirty-nrst street about an hour
and half afterwards; he q light overcoat and
was fully dressed he told not TO anything about
having HIM into the cellar and the next day, az
and told him would not; did not want 70 see him
injured: at the time OF the fire had on hand four
barrels OF bourbon and two others from which fifteen or
twenty gallons had been taken out about twenty gallons
OF gn about two or three gallons OF common brandy be-
tween forty and nifty gallons OF what we called
Scotch whiskey Scotch whiskey mixed with
sprtsh four gallons jamaica rum, two hogsheads OF
ale about fifteen gallons OF port wine, few gallons OF
blackberry brandy couple OF gallons OF syrup anu Two
three gallons OF Stoughton btters with about 1000
cigars; business had been vcry du Kane had on Two
three occasions stated that he sorry he got the
$2l 000 he said last fall he would like got place
down town; have heard Kane say that be would like TO
have the barber out; ne told one zlpperly that u ne
would pay him for h5 troubeg tins was about the atter
part Of the SUMMER am at present under indictment
for the crime of In This connection; Kane mas
visited me in prison; he came me about two
weeks after the ire and told me to be easy 10 my
mind-that he would see the District Attorney and get
me out
Cross.examined-I came here in custody; was be.
tween ten and eleven when camo here; my uncle and
aunt paid my passage over here; have been in the
House OF Detention three months and twenty three
days; Mrs. Duchesne visited me while was In the
Tornbs abut have her since left there was
before The Coroner's Jury was committed after the
inquest upon charge of arson Kane was likewise held
] never had any quarrel with Mr.. Kane; he always
treated me with kndness testified to faehoods before
the Coroners jury; my motive was TO screen Kane; l
thought there likelihood OF his being arrested;
had suppostion when Mr. Kane went into the cellar
that he doing wrong; when went TO the Coroner
office suspected Kane Of having set fire to the place
Kane asked me not TO say anything before Fire arshal
Baker any inquest might so before respecting his
going into the cellar the morning we went to the in
quest he said to the jury that The business was
good and that the stock worth $4,000; did SO; he
offered reward did not expect anything for
myself
Former deposition Of witness before the Coroner 8
jury then read Mr. Brady TO exhibit the dscrep
ancy between his testimony then and now The court
then adjourned to ten O'Clock this morning
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TINE BROOKLYN ASSASSINATION.

Farther Particuinrs-AIlcged Confession Of
the Perpetrator-The Victim still Alive.
In o reported conversation with william Skidmore, the
arrested for the shooting OF William Bishop Carr
Gold street, on Tuesday morning. with one Of the
deputy shers the JAIL 1t is asserted the prisoner
admitted that he had shot Carr He claimed, however
that he mistook him for another person, who had
threatened his life, and for whom he was In waiting
when Mr. Carr came along. II Was not until the fatal
missile had been fred that he recognized his friend
such being the term he applied in abiding TO his vic
tim. At this juncture he was compelled TO run away
~ no heard the officer approaching He acknowledged
having looked IN at hosscops saloon while Carr
there and gave his reason for wearing false WINS
the fact that he had made many enomes for him.
self in that neighborhood while attached TO the police
years ago and that the whiskers which no
wore served as an admirable disguise Tho skeleton
keys found on him he said he had been in the
habit carrying his pocket since he took them from
burglar that he arrested years ago No explanation
pressed the that the shot fred by Nash had
killed him, which he would have preferred to his pres
ent incarceration.
skidmore resided in Flushing avenue Broadway,
where bis children He talked freely desired 10
his children and very anxious that the Official
with whom he conversed should carefully keep his
geants certificate, through which he hoped to prove
satisfactorily his previous good character The incon
grues Of his statements are singular to say the least,
far his disayowal Of any intention to
sault MIR Carr when the circumstances attending his
previous bearing In hanging around Mosscrop's saloon
sideraion: and then that he should fail 10 re-
cognize HIM when within but few feet OF
the spot where he was standing The presumption
is that he Carr about TO leave the saloon for his
house. and laborng under the impression that he had
money about him. ne took up his position al the
Of Gold and johnson streets where he expected him to
pass
Skidmore, 1t is said OF the fact that the
son OF Mr.. Carr had day or two previously reformed
from Havana, Cuba where he amassed large sum OF
money in the sale OF the returning ball. Of which his
father was the inventor The old gentleman, feeling
rather eated his success had been spending
his money rather freely at certain places and IL Is a
theory which nds considerable cedeDce the latter
circumstance excited the cupdty Of the prisoner who
hoped to fnd q considerable sum on his victim.
Up To late hour last evening Mr. Carr still alive,
though totally unconscious No hopes entertained
for his recovery by the physicians attendance IL Is
proposed by number OF citizens and subscription has
been started for that purpose 70 present officers Dyer
and NASH who made the arrest with suitable test
NAL for their vigilance and promputude.
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT couaT--EAs7tm DISTRICT.
Another Action for tho Condemnation Of
Distillcry.

Another Action for the Condemnation OF a
Distillcry.
Before Judge Benedict and jury.
The United States u.s. Fifteen Mash Tubs and Other Prop
erty-This is action, similar to many others which
and be tried in this court for the con-
domination Of property seized by the government Tor
alleged violation Of the Revenue law. The claimant IN
this Martin Shea whose dstiery, at the cor
Of Richard and Commerce streets, South Brooklyn
was seized by Inspector Jewett the goth OF harcn
inasmuch six eight tubs of 'mash" were FOUND on
hand while entry therefor was made upon the BOOKS
Inspector Donaldson, who accompanied Jewef esiineu
that portion of the "mashp found was from nve 10
days old and from the quantity there ne esti-
mated that the quantity Of moasses used was about
ahmed behalf OF the prosecution as to the quantity
OF molasses required TO make certain Quantities OF
rum, &C.
Inspector Jewes called the stand and testified
to his having made the seizure and the quantity OF
"mash" he found on the premscs-about 1850 gal
where the book OF the establishment but they re-
piled that they did not know witness then went up 10
Sheas store but he had gone TO Montreal on return
ing distery Jewett entered the Office and there
found the book produced in court the floor under
desk he was told that nothing had been done in the
young man whom he met there; witness said to HIM
al forwards that ne would seize the place for various
reasonsn when the man asked what could DO done
about the matter; witness told him 10 90 to the District
Attorneys Office.
The testimony for the government having been closed
Mr. William H. Hollis counsel Tor claimant opened the
the defence At the conclusion OF his remarks,
the adjourned until to-day, at twelve O'Clock
For the United states, District Attorney Tracy, LOT
claimant William H. Hollis.
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SALE OF GOVERNMENT sroaeHousss.

Yesterday afternoon number Of capitalists gathered
al the Atlantic Dock Brooklyn 70 bid upon the three
large brck s,orehousce belonging 70 the government
which were advertised 70 be sold at public auction BY
Msssrs. Lawrence Folke. Tho terms Of the SALE -
stated by the auctoneer onefourih cash. the bal
ancc in thirty, sixty and ninety days the Secretary Of
the Treasury resorving the right pass upon the accept
CURED Of the purchaser The buildings which fty
by one hundred feet numbered - - and g. Ne.
the purchaser having the privilege Of taking one or an
After some spirited bidding they were knocked down 70
Mr. Thomas Murphy, AZ e23, 800 each making $40 SOC
FOR the three buildings Mr. Murphy paid deposit Of
5000 on his purchase.
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MARINE COURT.

A Receipt not Absolute Proof OF Payment.
Before Judge Gross.
William r. Harmar Samuel Beck and Henry J.
.ycrdan-The plaintif brought this action for the re-
covery of the Of $275 claimed TO be due to him for
services rendered in cleaning and arranging models
manakns and specimens contained In the New York
Museum Of Anatomy Broadway The defence set forth
accord and satisfaction and introduced receipt signed
by plaintiff acknowledging payment in full The plain
tiff admitted evidence the giving OF the receipt but
claimed that only part made at the time Of
recepting and that the amount for which suit was
brought still due and had been paid, although
a demand had been made, and that when he gave the
receipt signed In full il error of memory. After
short retirement the jury found verdict for the plain
til for the full amount claimed.
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COURT CALENDAR THIS DAY.

SUPREME CoURr-CiRcUu.-Part lover and Termi-
ncr No civ calendar. Part 2-Calendar unchanged.
SUPREME CoURr-SpEcIAL TERx-Nos 1876, 49, 1872
1885, 1896 DOL l29 2i0 100, 2e, 2l9, 1888, Co. 1872 206
10. l26 l40, 222 IA
SUPREME consciousness. IS, O. Call COM
mences az No IS.
SUPERIOR CouRr-TRIAL rERM.-Part Mos 324l
1927 26l5 $780, 3l65 $780, 2325 3lll $685. 2929, $751;
3217, 2ll1 1855 $500. Part 2-Nos 2656. 830s, 1852
s222 29e4 3Sd 3l4 32l4, l42s, 1896, S0SA 1885, 1922
3242, 32iA
COMMON PLrAs-TRiAL TERN-Part Mos. 53i, sos,
asa 1884, III, 673 5s3 $500 621 652 69s CAT, 6i6 695
6g6 Part Mos 495, I242 2s9, 900, ls6, 663, I22
COS, 70s, POS, 702, 664. $50, 400, Sos.
CRY CouRr, BxooKLyN-Nos IS, Il, rs, OF, 81.
COURT SESSIONS, BRooKLyN.-The People against
VIM. 7. Handy indicted the charge OF bigamy; Paul
Skehan mansaughter; Michael Devine, grand larceny
VIM. Cox, homicide In the degree OF homicide; James
Bowling assault and battery and riot; VIM. McCauey,
assault aud battery Peter Keinor assault and battery.
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We learn from the lafayette (Indiausl Courier that
Preparations are making for magnificent celebration Of
the coming Fourth OF July by the Grand Army Of the
Republic Of Northern and Central Indiana that city.
An encampmens vii DO formed On the 3D. In sol
der STYLE and continue until the evening OF the 4th.
One thousand tents have been secured by The committee
having the matter In charge together With infantry,
cavalry and artillery requirements for all who may
wish 70 participate. II Is contemplated 70 form for tho
occasion Al least battery squadron o. cavalry
and regiment OF Infantry General Milruy will prob.
ably De placed In command and General Logan or Gen.
era Palmer 10 expected 70 dsbvor he Grafton
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CITY COURT.
Alleged Breach Of Agreement.
Before Judge Thompson.

George A. Reed Charles L. Colby ct a.-On the Ash
OF May 1866 the plaintiff in this action was employed
by the defendants who engaged in the shipping and
commission BUSINESS go to branch house In savan-
nah, Ca as their chief and confidential clerk, it being
agreed that he should receive salary Of 81 800 per
year and commission Of three per cent all the bus-
moss transacted by him their account in Of
$4,000 The plaintiff claimed that the profits that
year thus made amounted TO $00 49, that he received
only S45 and that bv the agreement there is due
him the sum $40 with interest He therefore sued
to recover this amount. The defence set up that
the agreement made not such claimed by plain
till; that they agreed TO allow him 81 500 year
salary, and percentage tno amount stately on the
profits Of business transacted BY him their account
in OF $500 00 This business however that year
did not realize $50 000 and they therefore claimed
that he was not entitled 70 any commission fees.