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New-York tribune., 1868-09-21
THE LATE EDWIN A. sTEvENs's WILL.

The late Edwin A. Steyens's will has been
opened His real estate ia IlobOken and Weehawkon is
estimated To be worth from S600OO 10 100000; and
altogether is supposed that he worth upward OF
sO,000VO THIS Immense property, except moety, is
Dequeathed 70 the tesatOrs immediate family (wfe and
chlldreD). The public bcduests are: Tho two public
schOOlhOuses In UObOkcu, built and maintained Dy Mr.
Stevens which he has bequeathed 10 his executors In
trust for the City OF oboken long the city shall
them for educational purposes In addition 10 this Mr..
Stevens directs his executors To appropriate s FOR tho
erection OF an institution Of learning tho block bounded
by Hudson, River Fifth and sXthsts next north OF Hud
sonsquare lie then provides tho perpetual endowment
OF $OOo Tor the maintenance OF the Institution. The Will
directs the completion OF the stevens Battery at
expense not exceeding 100000 aud when completed II
10 be presented to the state Of Jersey II the state
should decline 10 accept tho gift the executors
sell II and add the proceeds 10 the resduny estate The
executors appointed Ia the will are Mrs Martha B.
Stevens (the widow, Samuel B DOdd MRS Steyens's
brother), aud Mr. VIM b. shppen, the lOngtrustcd and
faithful agent OF the deceased millionaire. 5000
United States revenue stamp required recording
the viii IN the Surrogates Office
New-York tribune., 1868-09-21
SATURDAY. Sent. bpm.

Gold opened at lH., sold at 14ii, closing at l+4a
01A.
The clearngs at the Gold Exchange Bank wers
81, go OO0 and the balances slS2sS93. The ship
ments Of specie from this port during the week ag-
gregated s640SgO
Government bonds close strong and active at que
tatons, with active demand TO buy both for ship
ment and investment In the early part of the week
specuators who were largely short of bonds and long
OF gold attempted to raid the market reports of
war rumors from the other side and succeeded in
breaking the market about per cent by selling large
amounts of bonds. At the decline the market was
firmly sustained by investors and by the large deal
ers, who repenished their stock by free purchases
and were thus enabled to get themselves well sup
piled with bonds. rs their stock hand had run very
low. The demand for registered bonds has been very
great and large class of investors now take them
in preference To the coupons, being less liable to
loss. The demand during the week has been suff-
cent to take all the floating bonds in the street. and
dealers are obliged to send to Washington to convert
in many instances large orders continuing 10 arrive
from the country TO purchase the bonds and the
country bankers report that the inquiry is very
brisk in all quarters since the Maine election and
that the demand is fully equal TO that IN June,
before the meeting of the Democratic Convention
State and railroad bonds steady. Canton so!a
at %; Delaware ana IuusOn tanai, l-Fti NtctSia
Union Telegraph, Si.; Quicksilver, % Mariposa
Preferred, 100 Pacific Mail was excited, opening
at ia, selling at Ill, closing at 49,. Express
shares were dull; Adams, 5ll; United States a.
Railway shares opened active and excited, with
sharp fluctuations in New-York Central which
opened at 1914 sold at 129lalS2s finally closing ~
1871. Erie sold at 46lGi1s closing at at The trans
actions in Reading were heavy, with an advance OF
per cent from the opening prices Hudson River adj
vanced TO l42 In the Western shares there was an
active demand with a renewed inquiry for all ths
dividend paying shares Rock Island Fort Wayne.
and Michigan Southern IN request. 81 fsui
stocks improved on the reports of increased earnns
The transactions in the Northwestern shares were
marked by great frmness with an advance OF ths
Common 10 OF, and of the Preferred TO vls Ihs
earnings of the road for this year show an increase
of 23l per cent over last and the heavy amount OK
breadstutis 10 be moved will Keep the ROAD iuiJ
employed throughout the Winter. At tna
close the market was strong but dnli ~
usual on Saturday closing firm at quotations.
Government bonds closed firm at quotations. Ins
Tive-Fwentes of 1867 sold at 1904. which price was
bid for more: Registered. 1881, 1lSsdllS6 coupon
u4lall4i; 5-20s, registered. lOSIaO9; do coupon
1862, ll4lQ1li!: do do. 1864 llOd llOt do do' lc'
1l1EQ1lli do do new, 1865 lO9d lO9s; do do' loo''
1890 alO9s; 0-4Os registered, lO4!dlg.; do' coupo'
lOisai0iI; 6Ss, l09lG 1904.
The following are VIM. Heath IL Co.'S last quo'S'
New-York tribune., 1868-09-21
At an adionrned term of the Oneens County
CRIMINAL.

In Justice Sutphens Court, Jamaica, on Satur-
day, Andrew Mircs. alias John iiaupman notorious
horse thief, was committed for trial
In Justice COrnwel's Court, Brooklyn, on Sat
urday, Ramon Corelins was committed on charge Of
attempting the life OF j. w. seltEnan OF No 59i Hghst
Ii is said that ex-Judge Fullerton has been
selected 10y AorneyGen Eysrts to assist DisttletAtor
ney Courn In tho prosecution OF the charges against
Commissioners Rollins.
In Justice BuckleY's Court. Brooklyn, on Sat-
against her husband. T. b. Holmes actor OF the Thea
Comique, was adjourned until the Goth inst
count Of the absence OF witnesses.
AT the Yorkville Police Court. yesterday NOM
ing John Pelt and John McGrath held for trial In
default Of OO each on charge OF burglary they hay
Ing been found about one o'clock yesterday morning In
Mr. Henry Burgess dam-shop, at No lS0i Thirdave,
where they had forced entrance by removing shut
ter Henry Behrens Of firstaye was held IN s2oo bail
10 answer for violating the Excise law.
In the Tombs Police Court, yesterday, Henry
Yaustcr Of No. 90 Greenwchst. was arragned before
Justice Hogan on charge Of violating the Excise law
Wilson. boitmen. committed for trial charge OF
entcine Rosa stella Louisa Rege and Louisa Buchero.
aged respectively "a and IS years into boat at the Bat
terry then rowing them toward Bedoes Island The
prisoners were arrested by the harbor Police.
At the Essex Market Police Court, yesterday,
John Smith cabinet maker aged 80 years. Was commit
ted for trial charge preferred by Mr. Peter q. Van
derh9of the mate ~ yesfel Sing at pier No 50 n H.
from tie complainant IN Tony Pastors Opera House on
Saturday evening James Darken. Joseph Darken.
Charles Pcarch, and William Burrows youths between
and u years of ago were held for examination on u
charge OF burglary.
John and Peter Mclntire well known lottery
and policy dealers In this city and who set up mdo-
pendent lottery In Georgia were before Commissioner
Osborn on saturday the charge OF dong business
lottery and policy dealers without paying license They
gave bail Daniel Murphy the seaman on the steam.
ship Guiding star, who 10 Is alleged mutined aud
assaulted his captain dIowes) with sheath knife has
been discharged by Commissioner Osborn for want of
sufficient evidence. Thomas Miller the seaman tho
ship ~. Marks who. Il IL charged while the voyage
from Newport Wales 10 this port assaulted the second
mate tfeerson with a. sheath knife. was discharged
by Commissioners Osborn on his own recognizance 70
appear Tor trial on the 2st inst
New-York tribune., 1868-09-21
rHE AILEGLp poIsoNING of MRs. GAMBLE.
TFROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

The examination into the circumstances at
tending the death OF Mrs Robert j. Gamble and which
gave the suspicion that she had been poisoned
vas begun few days Ia Orangetown, Rookland
County before Justice G. BOgart The facts are ol-
lows: Mrs Gamble uoTmery Mrs Tulhn OF New NOrkl,
who possessed property estimated at nom sOo 10 sl5
OO Ia May Last moved with her husband from this city
Clarkstown aud settled Oh farm. In July she be-
exceedingly uuwen. and died on the 2d OF August
10 performed.
Informed Of her death These circumstances
coupled with the fact ~ alleged improper Intimacy
between Mr. Gamble ana Mrs Huius, excited
grave suspicion. aud eventually was deemed proper 10
exhume the remains and place them in the hands OF Dr
Shepherd OF brooklyn. slcanwhie, Gamble ana Mrs
IIuius were arrested. The stomach was sent 70 be
auayled 10 Professor DOrcnu-, VINO, 10 Is said found
large quantities OF morphine Up 20 the present the in
yestigtou before Justice BOgart has not resulted IA de-
yelopmg any facts 20 show that Mrs. Gamble was poi
honna by her husband.
New-York tribune., 1868-09-21

for buss Of celebrated musicians These buss have been
imported from Europe at great expense by the Messrs
Steinway & Sons A new stairway s added, making the
gres from hall much easier than before In deco
rating the building Mr Reck has paid particular atten-
tOn TO the requirements Of a concert rOOm
where the ear only should be absorbed. while
the eve il satisfied, bnt not wholly attracted.
Tie wood work is eabOratey carved after the choicest
patterns and In the most careful The ceiling IL
snuuOuned with heavy cOruices IN white aud gold, ap
pearng peculiarly chats aud elegant Below the border
fngs of the ceiling series or panels bearing laurel
leaves beautifully painted the The designs are
SO laid In as Ia make ceilings appear rounding
yex Instead Of nat The galleries also have been altered
and the castings deicaely orDsmented with espaIier
resting upon a coOred ground work giving the galleries
light and graceful Appearance Mrs sddons Scott Is 10
read FOR tho st time In America the opening Of the
Hall on Monday the 10Th OF October and on the evening
following Ole Bull will give n concert.
New-York tribune., 1868-09-21
THE COURTS.
CIVIL


The Soldiers Business, Messenger, and Dis
patch Company, which TUE TNBuNE has heretofore
stated has been forced into Involuntary bankruptcy by
creditors had all its assets which the shcnf had not
previously attached Saturday seized by Marshal MUIR
raw aud the former official turned over all he bad to the
lattor.
In the Kings County SurrOgates Court on
Saturday Surrogate Neeer granted letters OF admins
tratiOn the estates Of DOrOtnea Harms Peter Jones'
John L. DE Camps, Rose Rock, Maria Alt, LizZe NJ
Lynch BarenR Meyer Henry Frey Flora Bogg-, Edward
Anthony. Theodore T. King aud Hannah Bradford, all OF
Brooklyn.
At an adjourned term of the Queens County
Court held the Court House, North Hampstead. on
Saturday, before Judge Armstrong, the
all ireland aud euts OF Jamaica, received
their naturalization papers and became citizens OF the
United Thomas Bell, Patrick CoSgroye Patrick
Breen Cornelius Douohue, Patrick Rorke, and James
Boyd The Court adjourned ~ meet at the place
Saturday next
Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed
as follows; Berthold Fenbach aud Morltz Nelsser
zone petitonl: PierrepOut Edwards johnson and sam
uel Wnternitz petoD); Aaron Brinkernon Charles
r. Brinkerhoh, Henry ID. Uoyt aud Frederick i. Hoyt
Zone petitiOn George Hartley, Franklin W. Brooks ana
Charles H. Church. All ot these petitioners are OF this
city. Hiram Emerson Thomas II. Borden, and Charles
W Adams each received discharge IN bankruptcy.
New-York tribune., 1868-09-21
IMPROVEMENTS IN sTEINwAY HALL.

Steinway Hall is undergoing change, and
in few weeks VIII scarcely bo recognized by those who
only knew last year The white walls have given place
20 frescoes and holdings, ands what dreary
hall is soon 10 be temple OF beauty Originally tle
hall was opened before II nearly completed for tho
reason that the walls not sufficiently hardened 10
receive the contemplated designs. While IN Paris Mr..
Theodore Stenway struck with the beautiful works of
Mr.. Henry Rcck, engaged him 10 come
10 America and superlntend the completion Of
his hall. The work is progressing npidy,
aud many important changes being made,
The orchestral end OF the hall j. well arranged and
the stage Is enlarged sufficiently TO accommodate at least
300 persons The organ is encased In frame OF Ornamen
al WOOD work resembling private box On the Oppo-
site SIDE OF the stage real prcsccnum box been
structed IN exact imitation OF the organ over this
box IA an aperture concealed by Of wire gauLe,
though which current Of fresh air may be introduced
from an opening In the roof This ia Is important i'm
prOeyent for heretofore the hail poorly ventilated
The long slender windows have been transformed
into loopholcs OF bcaHty by skllful artists Midway
Wy are two inches. which will contain fe.siZe figures
representing Music" and Poetry" Only one othor
copy oi thess beautiful models exist the mOlds having
been broken mp after two casts OF each takCu AT
the farther end Of the are two medalon Intended
New-York tribune., 1868-09-21
John and Peter Mclntire, well known lotter-
TINE BRoADwAY ruEATER SHOOTING.

AT the Essex Market Police Court on Satur-
day, Justice Shandley continued the examination In the
case or the deputy shes who engaged the late
shooting ut the Broadway Theator. The first witness
James Leslie Chamberlain, tho boy who seriously
wounded. lie testified as follows:
On The night Of the ARRAY WORKING the stage behind the set
water ltug u ofghs shea heard Of people the
stage Wsoa thea ndss the second abevo
ten hetri pst0sh but paid attention o u then heard tNO
sho m qtok uecia d from eAnd tue set water and
Steve Wilson bleouE nom The tgli crowd the
entrance With Wilson, t- tacs VI the had pistol n his hand
crossed fom The middle OF c stage toward The bsk door, somebody
called uy hsd usi where thr who
called thea hrar somebody saY You III blow brain,
New-York tribune., 1868-09-21

COURT CALENDA RS-THIs DAY
KCOuKr-CHANBKssCOut at 10Y a Can ~
esla Monday Calendar. Preferred C1s
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
Drobate Notiffs.
nISTRICT of Washington ss. Probate
 W Court Jan. 28. 1868.

>>~~~-~->~~~>------> nISTRICT of Washington ss. Probate MD Court Jan. 28, 1868.
 Upon application of Mary l.. G. Wooster of Washington in New Preston Society showing to this Court that she is Parent and guardian to Albert L. Wooster, Edward G. Wooster William l.. Wooster. and Joel l. Wooster, mi nors belonging to said District, and that said minors are the owners of the following real es- tate viz: about one eighth of an acre of land situated on the east side of the river in the vil lage of New Preston, bounded east and south on highway; west on the river north by passway to store and barn, with dwelling house and other buildings thereon standing. Also about one-eighth of an acre of land situa- ted north of, and adjoining the above piece with store and barn, standing thereon, bounded east ou highway, south on the first described piece; and west on the river in part, and part on F. Beardsleys land; and North on . line two feet north of the store. Also about one-eighth of an acre of land lying north of tho last described piece with tenant house thereon, bounded east on highway, south on the store lot. west on land of F. Beardsley, being lands distributed to said minors out of the estate of their late Father William c. Wooster deceased valued at about $195O; and showing just and reasonable cause for selling said real estate praying for an order that she or some other proper person, be empowered to sell the same, as per application on file. dated Jan 2sth 1868, more fully appears.-Orderedw that the foregoing application be heard at the Probate Office in Washington on the 30th day Of March next, at twelve o'clock. noon, and notice thereof be published. in newspaper, printed in Ltch6eld, three weeks successivelv at least six weeks, befora said time assiened
 HERMAN B. EASTMAN. Acting Judge. 43-3w
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
FOR SALE.

\ DESIRABLE piece of property. The A Homestead and farm of Wm. L. sSmedley situated in the town Of Morris, and consisting of about 40 aeres The house is two story sub stautial and modern built with good barn and other out t-buildings. situated in the center of said town. All of which will be sold reasona- ble. All persons indebted to said Wm. L. Smedley by book account or n9te are hereby requested to make an immediate settlement.
 '45.3M Me9 -
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
FARM FOR SALE.

A GOOD Farm containing l28 acres of "A choice land pleasantly situated in the cottville and Naugatuck R. R., The farm ia we'll adapted to fattenipg Cattle and Dairy purposes, will keep 25 to 30head. The N cad ows can nearly all be moved with Machine, a great supply of Fruit Apples, Quinces, Grape, Cherries and plenty of wood on the farm are five barns with running water to all The House is large, two stories, with ell, work room and wood-house attached with blinds and running water. TAe buildings alene would cost the price asked for the farm. The Stock consisting of cattle and sheep together with farming tools will be for sale at q bar gain. LEWIS WHITING
 Torrington Jan. 9, Is6s.l C. lsss-2m"
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
FARM FOR SALE.

VHNHE farm recently owned and occupied by
 l Gen. Frederick Buel and Capt. Salmon Buel, situated two miles north of the village of Litchfield containing one hundred and fifty six acres suitably divided into moving. blowing and pasture lands. This farm has good sup
 ply of fruit trees, a large quantity Of wood and and timber and is we'll watered. 4 good two story Dwelling House and out-buildings are pleasantly situated nearly in the center of saiu farm and it is in all respects very desirable locrtion For furtreF particulars apply to ". L, Burgess, Bantam, Ct. or to J. s. Bard. Firm of Mabie. Todd. $ Co.,, lso Broadway, N. YzTE # ..- 46Swc
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.


 Dr. WISTARs BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.
 Where this article is known it is a work of sper- erogation to say one word in it's favor, we'll is it established as an unfailing remedy for Coughs, Colds Bronchitis, Group, Whooping Cough, Asth- ma. diseases of the Throat Chest and Lungs, as we'll as that most dreaded of all diseases Consump tion, which high medical authority has pronounc- ed to be curable disease. Those who have used this remedy know it's value; those who have not have but to make 8 single trial to be satis- fled that of all others it is the remedy. :t. .- 4 REMARKABLE CASE.
 From Mr. John B. Darling, Matchmaker, Put nam, Conn., ~,
 II have used Dr. Wistar's Baisam of Wild Cher " in my family for several years, and always with the most beneficial results My wife being of deli cate habits has always been troubled with 8 hard, dry, hacking cough whenever taking cold, and could obtain no relief from the various remedies she employed until she used Wistars Balsam, the effect of which was astonishing. A year ago a young man in this place was taken with bleeding at the lungs, with severe cough, and was given over to die by best physicians, it being evident to all that his disease was consumption. Upon hearing of his case, my wife sent him bottle of the BaIsam, which he took, and soon to the aston ishment of his friends, he was at his accustomed occupation. In other cases we have administered the Balsam to the consumptive, and always with the best of success. These statements simple facts which can be voucled for at any time by call ing on me at my store. --- None genuine unless signed "I. BUTTS" on the wrapper. -
 mont St., Boston, and for sale by Druggists gen. eraly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20

Turner's. Tic Douloureux or Universal Neuralgia Pill is a safe. certain and speedy cure for Neuralgia and all nervous diseases, The severest cases are completely and perma- nently cured in . very short time. Neuralgia in the face or head is utterly banished in afew hours No form of Nervous Disease with- stands its magic influence. It has the unquai- flied approval of many eminent physicians. 1t contains nothing injurious to the most deli cate: ysteu z Sold everywhe Sent on re- ceipt of $l ~G0 aud two postage stamps. TUR- -4ER & CO, l2o Fremont St, Boston. Mass, Proprietors. eee rs 5s --7f .
 Boston, July 1867. Ely |.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
DI ED.

In Bethlehem, Feb. 2d, 1867, Wealthy Martin, aged 72.
 In New York, Feb. l6, Mir. William G. Burnham, formerly of this town, aged 66
 In this town, Feb. 1lth, Mrs Clarinda Bishop, in the 10th year of her age.
 In Winsted, Feb. 9th, George H. Burr, aged 30 years.
 At Mill Brook. Jan. 5, Newton Hart, aged "A years and 8 months. . ;. At Norfolk, Feb. 11th, H. l.. Ives, Esq.,. aged 34.
 In watartown, Jan. 29, Mrs. Fanny French, aged 62 years, wife of Hiram French. -:..t ....
 In Torrrington the 18th ult Mrs. Phoebe wife of Dea. Addison Palmer, aged 5S.
 She was the last surviving child of her parents. Her father, bIr. Norman Fowler whose rapidly waning days she cheered with devoted attention, and ilia affection, yet lives at the advanced age of 92. The best accord which can be made of one, is that he lived and died the friend of Jesus. This we are permitted to record of her. From her youth, she professed and exemplified the Chris tian religion. Her sickness was long; protracted through many months of weakness and suffering This she endured with great christian patience and resignation, and died she had lived, resting on Christ as her only hope. J. H. s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20

THE Mosr PREVALENT MALADrRs.--Among the most prevailing diseases of this coun- try, affections of the kidneys and liver hold
 n prominent place. Extraordinary cures of both are constantly effected with RAD WAYS REGULATING PILLS, They alter the morbid condition of both organs, and re- store their pristine regularity and yigor j.
 Price % cents per box, coated with sweet .SQtim, free from taste. Sold by Druggists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
STATE ITEMS.

aS.s. fNFss
 A GENUINE leap-year party took place ill Bridgeport. The ladies issued the invita- tions, defrayed the expenses, invited the gentlemen to dance.and took general su- pelvision of all the details: + ss2'<-' "A RAT in Hartford whipped six cats, one after, tl,sother, a flew days since. and was finally killed by being knocked on the head. .r-s
 The train on the .Naugatnck, Road that left ,Winsted on Monday mornihg last week finally reached Bridgeport on Thursday at 2:20 P. NJ. Tl
 THE Colt Artesian we'll is now 71O. feet Keep, and goes down six inches per day. The rock through which the hole, five in ches in diameter, is now progressing, is so fiulis the llrilis at the first blow, and they have to be sharpened exery time after they have been allowed te, fall upon the rock, which is kind of ironstone.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
FARM FOR SALE.

FIN Ellsworth containing l50 acres situated B about 4O rods from the Cong. Church and three miles from the Housatonio Railroad. On the premises is good dwelling house 3 barns. and other necessary out-buildings, said barn is suitably divided into meal ow, pasture and wood land and can near all bssmowed with machine. Said farm will be sold at a bargain Terms easy. For further particulars enquire ei c. W. Everett on the premises.
 JOSHUA EVERETT. Ellsworth, Feb 17th, 1868. t-Apr.1st
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-20
Use Kennels E1~SM Milffssg'
 .W.RGEC OEL.

GIT WORKS LIKE A CHARM
 Every person in this town will find 1t for their profit we'll for their comfort. Ii they use RENNE'S PAIN KILLING MAGIC GIL when they have Headache, Toothache, Chilblains, Alue in the Face and Jaws, Lame Shoulders, Rheumatism, Sciataca, Bruises, Cramps, Colds, Group. Sore Throat, CT any pains of this nature.. The ladies will, find its use blessing to relieve their peculiar pains. It is one of the best things to use in the fam lily as d general remedy for any kind of pain ful disorder O. hurt or burn, ever discovered, and it is clean and delicious to use Use it freely. Sold by all Druggists, Merchants and Grocers. WM. RENNE,
 Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer,
 PlTTsFIELD, MAss.
 Sold by Vessels & Gates, Litchheld, Con- necticut. 16-1y-eow