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The New York herald., 1868-12-25
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

OPERATIONS or PICKpOCKET.--Mary Ann Phillips.
alias Mary Ann Taylor, one OF the most noted and
adrot pickpockets In the country who, 1t is said,
has been in prison scores Of times, was arragned
before Justice Dodge at the Jefferson Market Police
Court yesterday morning, on the charge OF picking
the pocket OF Mrs Ferdnanda Stuebper who resides
at No. TO sixth avenue THIS lady went out Broad
way yesterday afternoon with her granddaughter,
girl Of lourteen 10 buy few Christmas gifts. They
had completed their shopping and were on their re-
turn, wnen tney stopped near Blocker street to
look III window tnat displayed many aGtrac-
tive articles. While standing there she felt a
female crowding her closer to the window, and 81
InuiIaneuusy with the movement felt u hand IN her
pocket. Looking around suddenly she discovered
the prisoner in company vita q companion standing
next 90 her, when, having found that her pocket
book was gone, she demanded IL from the Iorner.
AT llrst Mary Ann denied all knowledge OF 1t, but
when sne was seized by the complainant who per-
sisted she was Cnief she drew IL lr0m her muf and
quietly extending IL 10 her, Immediately made excel
lent time down Beecker street, pursued by the little
girl, VINO cried at the top oil her voice. Stop thief 20
Before she had gone FAR she was arrested and con-
veyed 10 the Fifteenth precinct station house. When
informally examined upon the charge Mary Ann SAID
sbe was tnirty-nve years DID, born Iii England, and
was not guilty OF the charge she was committed TO
answer IN default OF $1,000 BAN. The pocxetDook
contained but 81 rs.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
the LOSS OF The STEAMSHIP ElsEaSA

Additional Particulars of thp Loss of t,cves4
scl-List OF the passengers Known o b4
Saved. n
Captain Munro, Of the Inflated steamer rIitrni1h
has made n statement OF the loss OF his ship The
account is substantially the same as that with hA9
already appeared in the columns OF the Herald. "a
n out justice TO state that the passengers fiy ac4
knowledge the indefatigabe energy OF the aptain
under the most trying circumstances. when amose
all on board were threatened with certain estrucE
ton by watery grave. ~
the following IL list OF the passengers nd crew
who are positively known TO be saved. Tn places
mentioned are those from which the pasengerG
cane:- A
Cabin passengers-Mr J. Bethel and lady NassauS
Mr.. Cox and Mrs. Cox, San Francisco; Mh. Webb8
Dubuque. Iowa; Mrs. ID. N. Mcvin, NewcLale, DelaG
ware; Mrs. Morrell, Williamsburg; Mis Boyle2
Brooklyn; Miss Rogerson, Brooklyn; Mr.P. Brew
ster, Mr. John Mundel Robinson, New FORK; Mr&
Alexander Mason, Glasgow; Mr.. J. @. 0rbes, To4
ronto; Rev. b. McPheely, Boston; Rev. J.0'Connor1
New York. a
Intermediate Campbell, PHILADELPHIA.
Stecragc.-Mr. Charles Deveney, PnladeiphiAS
Mr.. Frank Rogers, Philadelphia; Mr. Frak RickertS
New York: Mr.. George st. John, st. Louis; Mr1
Anton Moser. OHIO; Mr.. John Austin, Ner York; Mrz
Patrick McGown, wife ana two chilrcn, New
York; Mr.. William Mcintosh, Washlngtu, ID. c.; MI
James Irvine, New York. ~
Also Captain Munro, DR.. Barclay andtw enty-twQ
OF the crew.
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MISS Kellogg will arouse tho Trojans on Saturday
next.
The terror OF Juveniles during the holidays wll be
the voracious ticket spectators.
'.1he Babes In the Wood" collect crowds Of sym-
pathizing juveniles at Montreal
Doctors will make fortune if the steam In some
establishments be not lowered Mt once.
.sThe Colleen Bawn- Ia drowned nightly at Port
land. "Foul Play' will shortly be produced there.
"Thc Midsummer Nights Dream" with any
amount OF weclad nyIuphs, Is still the attraction
at st. Louis.
playng with Fire" Il the latest at Salt Lake city.
What does Brigham say to the trnng with con-
science. success attends both performances.
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nAp!aF ClutT.
How Far Nay 0ljcer Bind CcrporaiioEe
nnlnrn Inlrn Cnrlis

How Far Nay Ol5cer Bind "a CcrporaiioHe
Before Judge Curtis.
TIE Knic6er0ocker Toe Company rs. Stone et AZ
The plaintiffs sue on pronlssory note given by the
defendants The complaint IL admitted but
SPECIAL defence s set up that the ice company
agreed 10 extend the time Of payment. The evidence
tended 90 Elbow that Mr. Barinore, the President OF
the company, had promised to extend the time OF
payment II Stone would discontinue an action he
had brought against hm Individually in the supreme
Court. The action in trespass for IS, 900 dam
ages II was urged for the plantifrs that by the by
laws such powers. were confined TO the Finance
Committee, and that n tney were not the defendants
could not avail themselves oil promise to bind the
company when they knew that the consideration was
q personal benefit 10 MIR. Barmore exclusively, and
without advantage 10 the company. Decision re-
served.
William Walter Phelps for plaintins; Platt, Girard
A Bulkcy for defendauts.
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OUR SOUTH AMERICAN s.usDRsa.
Official Advices from Rear Admiral Dsvss-e
Minister MclInhon's Instructions. A
wAsuTxCroS Dec. Sos '

WAsHISGTOS. Dec. ~, oOr.
The following despatch was received ut thcNav0
Department to-day q
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP GuERH-RE, M
MoSTEvIDEo, Nov lS lb3. G
SIR have the honor TO Inform the depatmen9
that this ship anchored In this roadstead onLhe 4t
inst having in company the Kansas anu LID gum
nebaug. The Pawnee arrived subsequently,
General Mcmahon Is instructed by the secretary o.
State 10 stop at Rio long enough 10 communicate
with MIR. Webb, and also nc Mon.esdco and 3ueno9,
Ayres to communicate with the consulate AM legaI
ton at those places and to ascertain. whetlcr th9l
military obstacles to his passage up The river, which
were heretofore apprehended, nave been removed. =
Communications on this subject have been 80
dressed to the governments or Paraguay ana INV
Argentine Republic by the Minister Resident ME-
Worthin2tons replies Will probably be received tOl
day or 10 morrow. As soon as they are received
shall proceed to Paraguay In the Wasp, taking Genei
raj Mcmahon with me-
The Pawnee, 0uinnebaug and Kansas Will so ~
the Para and rendezvous at Adtinanse, one OF tM
passes which win give me coinmand of tie rlyef
and will there await further orders. I
| have communicated freely and fully with ~
Worthingt0n and Mr. Washburn, aud my into
course with botl these gentlemen has oeen satisfa<
tory. MIR. Bliss, according to the latest accour4
from Paraguay, continues IN the service OF PREF
dent Lopez and Is engaged IN tue preparation ol4
work on Paraguay. III
The rise in the river here, fortunately, began ti4
year nearly month earlier than usual but for ntQ
Pawnee, Quinnebaug and Kansas up the river, nd
even now the tas kis an arduous one.
The health of the squadron continues to be goo
Very respectfully, your obedicnt servant,
4. III. DAVIS, Rear Admiral,
Commanding South American Squadrci.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
GENERAL NOTES

The W nterset uCwa) Aadisonfdn says that two
young ades Emma and Ella Harlan. OF that city,
have taken up lands In Buena Vista county under
the Homestead ct, In their own names, and In the
spring will remove thereon with their brothers. who
have land adjoining.
Colonel Eugene Tisdac, Collector OF Internal Reve-
for the Third district OF louisiana has been
pended from office charges Of frauds on the
revenue, embezzlement OF public money and other
crimes little Of the same sort OF suspension would
not be out Of place In this latitude.
An old hunter, who represents the Penobscot In.
dians In the Maine Legislature, has GOO traps set
for wild animals and says that the beavers have IN
creased very much the Penobscot river within the
last few years. The price OF skins has fallen from
twelve dollars to soventynve cents.
Deacon Amasa Sprsgue died In Hanover, ~ IT,,
on the 9th inst, aged ninety-eight lie voted for
Washington for President at his second election In
1872 and has voted at every national election SINCE
on the Sd Of November last he was carried TO the
polls n rocking chair ard voted for Grant and
Collar.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

Dls.xrremsst and Discharge of she Jury
s1rssa l~r t.nvirt'on, One Agsiurt-Dc~
wsgouor sf the Ar~ussd.

lFrum nc Indianapolis Journal Dec. a.
Al eleven O'clock A. N. the court again met, and
the lafg came ln without having agreed upon ver-
dict on beirr questioned separately each one Of
the lurrs stated that ~ did not believe further de-
tt,efalfCn would result M an agreement. The Court
thea Msked the counsel for the ueendaDt " they were
wiling tsat tne jury should be dlscbaTsed. They
answered In the Affirmative. lila Honor then AL.
drcessd them lrieny and dierharxod them nom any
furtaer conslderatlun of the case.
There vere ~ steps taken 10 the time for the
tfiai ~ The eanse aain. The defendant came into
court siin her usual apparent calinness aud almost
tniirefenre, and during the wh0ls ceremony OF
polling the lury manifested not the slightest emo
uon. when TIE Jury passed 0nt of the room she
walked cot Win The under sheriff with all Nic nerve
anil GOODNESS that haa Distinguished her throughout
her proiuugcd trial sunday she passed much as
u@sL although she appeared " be just the least bit
ansious; sui her conduct Az through has been that
u q woman whose mind had been f1lly made uy 10
anything, no matter what the issue OF the case
might nave been
When tue jury nrst voted the poT stood:--Fcr con.
xiCtf0n, six. 0n subsequent haslof the figures
ckanged 10 seven and nve, aud after that 20 eleven
AHA Que az wsieh point ~ fu-ther concession could
b, made. h II undcrst0od that the one ngn was
~. AnlAcny wea>, ~ wsrreD township.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
SUPREME cCUsT-CHaMBzRS.
The Erie Observation-Disclosures Order--A DE.
cision Wanted.
Hprora JrdUn rnr1nza

Iuf Eric Observation-Disclosures OfueE--A De.
cision Wanted
Before Judge Cardozo.
Belmont ct al. Is. the Erie Railtcdy Company et
aL-Tbe argument In this case, on the. .defendants
motion for a roargument before Judge Cardozo OF
she order made by Judge Sutherland appointing
Henry n. Davies receiver, was adjourned on SaIur-
day last until tomorrow, when the defendants we're
90 close the discussion.
On Monday last Judge Cardoz0 granted an order,
upon application OF the plaintiffs counsel, appointing
CratZ Nathan referee 10 take the compulsory exami-
nation or Alexander >. DiVen, the testimony to be
used by the plaintiffs on the motion now pending.
The aflidayt ON which this order was granted set
forth thai Mr. Owen had knowledge OF certain
financial matters OF the Erie Railway Company
whica were important and material In behalf OF the
painuffs on TINS motion, and that Mr.. Dlven had
declined TO furnish an aIiidaylt voluntarily.
ON Tuesday the plaintiffs were served with an
order also granted by Judge CardoZo, staying pro-
ceedlngs under his own order Of Monday and re-
qnirlng the plaintiffs TO show cause why that order
should not be vacated. This second order was
OF the firm OF Brown, Hall A Nanderp0el which
merely set forth the proceedings on the motion now
pending and that the order OF examination had been
granted.
Yesterday morning counsel appeared ON both sides
70 argue the matter on the return OF the order 10
show cause, and after brief discussion Judge Car.
dozo took the papers, rcserying his decision. OF
course the proceedings under the order OF eXamina-
ton are STAYED aud no decision now be rendered
nnin tomorrow morning when the main motion IS
set down 10 come on Tor the closing argument. OF
course N that motion Is then concluded, tile PLAIN
tins cannot thcn aya themselves Of the testimony
ol Mr.. Owen.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

Damages for Personal Injuries.
Before Judge Thompson.

Be1Oft Judge ThOmps0n
John a. Simpson rs. RockM RoJnson.-This was
an action for $4,000 damages for personal injuries
sustained in 1868 through the negligence Of the de-
fendant. A Pile OF dirt which had been thrown ont
from o piumber's excavation In Tompkns place.
had been left by the defendant without lights or
guards, and the plaintiff In driving along at night
ran bis buggy on II and was thrown out. lie was NO
badly injured that he unable 10 leave his house
lie accident was the rcsnIi OF neolieencs ~ ny % .
Of the plaintiff there light enough for him 10
see the pile OF dirt. point WAS also raised as to
had complied with all the requirements OF the Board
or sewer COMMISSIONER which compelled him to
employ licensed plumber to do the work The Jury
returned . verdict in favor Of plantn, giving him
4 OUO.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

CONFLICT WITH THIEP.--About half.past two
O'Clock yesterday afternoon sneak thief entered
The oflce Of Meyers wool yard, corner OF Kent ave-
nue and Ann street, E. d., by means OF skeleton
keys, whilc the proprietor was moment sry absent.
While the thief was exploring the different drawers
Of the Office Mr.. Meyers returned and attempted TO
arrest him, when desperate conflict ensued, the
thief fighting valiaDty for freedom. After q pro-
tracted struggle, with no perceplible advantage on
either side, Mr. Meyers was reinforced by OF his
employees, and the thief finding ms position despe-
rate, resorted 10 strategy. ne slipped ont of his
coat aud vest and made good his escape, and al
though several persons Witnessed The conflict none
attempted " interfere.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

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UNITED STATES naRSaAl's OFFICE.
Ths Presidents Mandate for the Extradition
Of Heinrich Snaifer.

Marshal Murray received yesterday nom the De-
partnent of the Secretary OF state the Presidents
mandate directing the surrender OF the fugitive
Heinrich SbaIfer 10 the custody OF the Prussian Con-
su Ia order that ne be returned to the authorities of
Hesse Darmstadt for trial for the offence with which
ne stands charged. All the facts in this case were
fully reported IN the HERALD from day to day dur
lnp the examination before the Commissioner upon
whose certificate the order for rendition was granted
sEaner charged with the murder OF his wife the
principalty OF Hesse Daimstadt, In the month OF
June last, OF which place the parties then resi-
dent. sAaIer was put on board the steamer Main
jor Bremen, and WAS transferred TO the custody OF
The captain under the certificate OF the Consul
! Pardon by the President.
rnited States Marshal Murray received yesterday
tbe Executive pardon IN the case OF William Het.
man, convicted OF running an Illicit distillely on
Rose street in the month OF June last. Heitnan was
sentenced 10 pay iine Of 1000 ana 10 be i'm
prisOned until said sum paid. On the applca-
ton and representation OF Mayor Hoffman ana orher
influential officials and citizens the President ex-
tended his cenency and Aeitmal Is once more at
lfbeftv
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
BROOKLYN CITY.
TIE cogRTs.
scutescc Of an ilIleii Di-sillcr.
Before Judge benedict.


Before Judge benedict.
Andrew Hickman an elderly German, recently
convicted Of defranding the government of theli-
cense and special duty ON the manufacture OF
whlskey, was arraigncd yesterday for sentence. On
motion OF Assistant District Attorney Paris tie
prisoner was taken before the bar. when Mr.. sam,ei
Garrison, counsel for the prisoner, moved for nes
trial. on the ground thai the indictinent ON whnh
he had been tried contained two counts, which a
common law was deemed irregular. The Jury, tO,
ne held had rendered two yericis M the nrst one ~
which they were la doubt as To MS guilt on one )f
these counts; ana considering ali these points ~
prayed the Court would grant MS noton. The Court
repied that n was entlrey legal 10 JOIN two ms
deineanors In the one Indictment anu ne thcreioe
denied the motion. The prisoner was then sell
tenced to fourteen months confinement IN the Albany
PenitenIiary
Countcrfeitcrs.
The Assistant District Attorney moved the sei-
tencc OF the Court upon John McLees Moritz Ros-
yally ana Theodore Rofiel. who were convicted II
executing counterfeit United states currency OF tie
denomination OF twenty-five and nfty cenths. NJ.
W. L. Gill counsel for Rossyally, moved o suspei-
sion OF Judgment in behalf Of his client In order o
procure testimony for argument on motion for ney
trial. The nearing OF the motion was set down ~
the Court for January l5. Pending this mott Oh tie
Judge deferred sentence upon McLees and Roncl.
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must be content TO see their charmers themselves
place their feet on the skate, move small lever
shoot or over the silvery surface OF the pond. U
would seem that the skate has been brought as nea!
perfection as Is possble but there VIII, IN all propa&
piiity spring up some inventive iankee VINO VIII
discover q new kink for !
THE SKATES OF THE FUTURE,
which future, however pleasant we have peeH
POLITICALLY admonished not 20 trust, but to which
despite the admonition, we are obliged to trust fo1
any further Improvement IN skates and sxaIe
cOncOmltants. =.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25
CITY IyrELLIGEyCC.

THK wRATHEE YEsrTRDAy.-The following record
win show the changes IN the temperature for tho
past twenty four hours, as Indicated by the tber
mometer OF Hudnurs pharmacy, HERALD Building,
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! NEW YORK CITY.
THE GCURTs.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Condemnation of Whislsey.

yne Un0ed States rs. Nine Barrels or Distaued
;trtts--The whiskey in this case was seized at $40
Greenwich street. One witness only was examined,
and without requiring otier evidence the Court
directed the jury 10 nnd for the government yer-
sllct accordingly.
The New York herald., 1868-12-25

The italian Correspondence states tlAt a convcnA
ton has Just been signed In Paris letwcen tho
French Minister OF Foreign Affairs aud the repres
sentative OF the government OF Fl0ren,e reducing
To two francs the transit duty on telegaphic mes
sagcs sent through France and Italy from England,
on the one hand, and Turkey and Greece on the
The union Democrat., 1868-06-20

1t is stated that an Irishman called on a
disciple of Escuapius, and informed him that
his wife was sick and required medical at
tendance. The M. d. was willing to give his
attention to the case, but desired the man to
pay in advance, or enter into an agreement to
pay when his services were no longer re.
quired. The physician proposed to take
charge of the case for twenty dollars. cam
it'll be kill or cure for twenty dolars?" said
Pat. "Yes." Pat, was satisfied, and left the
Nj. ID. to perform his contract. The woman
died, and in due time he presented his bill.
Pat, looked at it moment, and then asked !:
An did yez cure her?' "No," answered
the physician. can did yez kill her ?'
This was poser, and the NJ d. discovered
that Pat, had caught him. The bill, at last
accounts, had not been paid.
The union Democrat., 1868-06-20

AMERICAN SHIPPING.

The extraordinary decrease in American
tonnage of late years has been a subject of
frequent comment. In 1860, the American
commercial marine exceeded that of Great
Britain by several thousands of tons. Now,
the ease is so far reversed that the tonnage of
Great Britain is considerably over u million
greater than that Of the United States. The
primary cause of the reduction of American
and the increase of British tonnage was the
Rebellion. Pending that unpleasant diff
Guilty" American shlp-owners found that our
Government could not or would not protect
their property against the depredatioas of
Rebel privateers, aud so 10 save themselves,
they transferred the registry of their vessels
from the American to the British flag. Hun.
dreds of first class vessels thus transferred
might now have been reinstated under tho
United States flag, and reckoned rs q portion
of our mercantile marine, had it not been for
the stupid obstinacy of n foolish Congress.
That body, always more alive to partisan in.
tereSts than the welfare Of the Nation, obst-
nately refused, in spite of the demands of
common sense and the dictates of national
interest, to allow the old American vessels to
be re Registered under the American flag.
Thus, because timid ship owners resorted to
the only possible means to save themselves
from individual losses. n short. sighted and
exerted its power to force British commerce
above that of our country. But this was not
the whole of its blind, unwise and hateful
policy. in order the more thoroughly to
cripple our commerce, Congress levied enor-
nous taxes upon ship, building and every
material requisite for the business. SO heavy
are these taxes that it is impossible for Amer.
lean shipyards to successfully compete with
| those of torei IN nations. Ships can be built
in English ports thirty per cent cheaper than
they can be in those of the United States.
Thus in addition to the natural effects of the
war, Radical whether ignorantly
| or purposely, remains to be seen-has used
its power to cripple American commerce, and
to diminish its volume, and to build up tho
commerce of our commercial rivals. With
wise and comprehensive legislation our com.
mercial tonnage might soon be as large as it
was before the war but as we have been
cursed with a continuation of legislation the
very reverse of wise and patriotic, our COM
merce is rather or the decrease than increas.
ing. These are facts which should command
the earnest attention of every man interested
in the commercial progress of our Nation, and
sh,u,d warn all that if they desire the United
States to be anything else but fourth rate
commercial power, they must use their in
tluence to defeat those whose mismanage.
ment has brought us down to our present con.
| dition.-S f. Call
The union Democrat., 1868-06-20

How MoRrlFrrNG Ben Wade, the dis.
gusting old blackguard, and drunken Zack
Chandler, of "blood letting" notoriety, have
declined to sit in caucus with Senators Fes-
senden and Trumbull! How dreadfully
humiliating must this be to the gentlemen
named To be denied the honor Of Wade
and Chandler's society! 1t is really too bad,
and we should not be surprised if Fessenden
and Trumbull resigned or committed suicide
in consequence of this terrible deprivation.
However, the unhappy Senator'S still enjoy
the sweet companionship of the virtuous
Thad the moral Morton, the classical Stew.
art, the elegant Conness. the honest Came.
ron, the digniied Butler, and the abstemious
Yates But, oh if ''shook" by these illus.
trious patriots, what would become of them
-Sonoma Democrat.