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VENEZUELA.
New Election for President-The Late Gene.
raj Monagas-Tbe NIaracaibo Question.

New Election for President-The Late Gene.
raj Monagas-Tbe MuracaibO Question.
CURACAO, W. l., Nov so. 1865
Venezuela is said to have been az peace for some
months, but this peace II any time 1t has been real
can hardly be called The provisional govern
ment installed last July has probably Its duty
as well as could be expected but Its influence has
hardly been felt outside OF the capital and its hasy
organization has deprived 1t OF the necessary au-
thority TO enforce its DEGREES Recently elections
II the acclamatons OF mob can be called elections
have been held In various parts OF the country, at
which President and members OF Congress have
been chosen. or course these have been the
sion OF more or less revots, conspiracies and
ders, and now we hear of q commission being
sent to for peace with the States OF Portuguese
and Blrritas; for, according TO the Venezuelan
constitution, the states Independent sovereign
ties, to be treated by the central government the
same footing as foreign Powers. Without higher
wisdom and sounder patriotism than have so tar
seen exhibited in the rulers OF venezueIa there Is
nothing TO avert another bloody and prolonged
strife.
General Jose Tadeo Monagas the leader OF the
late revolution and President elect Of the republic,
died In Caracas on the 18th inst, mt the aye Of
elghty-nve years. General Monagas was possessed
OF marked abilities, and his life was long and
eyentiul one. lie was u companion In arms OF Boil
var, aud at one time stood high IN the confidence OF
that ilustrous ch.eftain He has been twice Presi-
dent OF Venezuela the last time having been de-
posed In lS4s Although far advanced in years 1t
was mainly through mis- mastery ability aud in
domitabe energy that the late revolution was
brought to q successful termination; and 1t felt
that the presidency was only his due, and hence he
was elected to that post by the oficals at Caracas
The choice OF person to replace him as President
viii devolye the Congress which meets In January
next.
The Maracaibo question has been settled about as
might have been expected. George Sutherland, the
ruler OF that city, having made about money enough
In bis four years reign, and finding his old enemy
Pulgar approaching the city, concluded IL was about
time for him TO resign, and accordingly came here on
the sth inst bringing hts family and all MS 'reas'
with him. Shortly after his arrival the Governor OF
this island had grand soiree In his honor at which
the Maracaibo oppressor duly feted and ionzed.
But, then, sutherland has $2Ooo,O0o which makes all
the difference, you know
In the meantime Venanto Pulgar has begun his
reign IN Maracabo, or course to make all the money
he can and In due time give place to the next lucky
ady
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SUPREME coUaT-CENERAl TERM.
Decisions acknowledgements for aha
Term.

Decisions acknowledgements for she
Term.
Before Judges Ingraham Mullin and Daniels.
affirmed, with costs.
11en, rs. Bridges et at-Judgment anlrmed, with
cots. Opinion by Judge Ingraham.
kephen Wrdv Us. Vim, C. Rhlretander. Executor,
dt-Judgment reversed
VIM. ID. Robinson Us. International LIE heuY-
nhce Company or London.--Judgment afirmed, wiln
costs. Opinions by Judges Mullin and Daniels.
Minnesota central RtRsc1y Coaspusg Is. y. Pier
point Morgan, Ell al.-Judgment reversed and new
trial ordered; costs to abide event. Opinion by
Judge Mullin.
Bfooknaa Us. Han,M ct ol.--As no verdict is
stated In the case to have been FOUND the Court can
make decision Oh the subject.
by Judges Ingraham, Peckham and Mullin.
7 Scott cs The central railroad AMI Baking COM
ipangl OF georgia. Judgment reversed and new
the Judges Judge Ingraham dissenting.
Btttertoorth rs. Hiss.-Judgment ordered upon the
verdict for plaintin, with costs. Opinion by Judge
lngraham.
Rider rs. The Commonwealth Insurance com.
7nun-Judgment reversed and new trial ordered;
BY Judges Daniels, Peckham and Muilin.
c. Y. s. ROoscref 20 al. rS. G0Td1ri.- order re-
versed, with costs and Judgment for the defendant
with leave for piaintls to amend in twenty days on
payment of the costs OF the demurrer and OF this APP
peal opinion by Judge Daniels.
By Judges j. I. Barnard, lngraham and Mulin.
Camp Us. Stuughte7.-0rder reversed and order
entered that defendant have Judgment on demurrer.
unless plaintiff pay the cost of the demurrer and OF
this appeal; ana If paid then to have leave to amend
the complaint within twenty days. Opinion By
Judge Mun.
The court then adjourned without day.
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NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY SHEET

appeared that these gentlemen were walking down
Broadway going home, when Mr.. Alfred SavIlle re-
friend whereupon the officer came up ana told
them TO be quiet. "Surely we can SPEAK as we go
along the street, said one OF the company and soon
after without further provocation, the officer seized
Alfred and struck him on the head with Q club. He
demonstrated with him and the oficer replied by
pummeling him on the arms and legs with his club
When they got to the corner OF Wooster and Prince
streets the defendant, seeing his brother so roughly
handled, interiered and demonstrated the otfcer
attempted to take Ahreds watch out Of his pocket,
at which time he said, Daniel mark this. The OH
Ger has his hand in my pocket"
@. So you swear positively that he was trying to
take your watch A. He had his hand in my pocket;
had my watch in one pocket and my money IN an
other; my money was gone and my watch doubtless
would have gone II had not made that remark
James O'D0nneu gave detailed statement or the
occurrence. The narrative was couched In classic
language, and his quotations from the poets such as
Armed with right, we stand sublime,
occasi0ned great deal OF merriment In court. Mr..
O'D0nnell exhOrted "Al,o as he Familiarity called
Mr.. Alfred Savle, to go with the policeman, know
ing that he had ''g0t into the iron talons OF the
eagle" None Of the witnesses saw any cane with
the defendant. The City Judge, in charging the
jury, said that policemen had no more rights than
citizens and they should conserve rather than
break the peace. After few moments elaboration
the jury rendered verdict OF not guilty.
ASSAULT UPON A WIFE.
John Mclaughlin, who was indicted for attempt
Ing to shoot his wife on the 9th inst at SAG West
Twenty-ninth street, pleaded guilty 10 an assault
with dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily
harm. II would seem that the accused fired pistol
at Mrs. Mclaughlin as she raised the window. For
tunately the ball lodged in the ceiling instead OF III
the skull OF his Wife, II he hac succeeded IN shooting
her he would have been placed on trial for murder in
the first degree. He was remanded for sentence.
BURGLARY.
Thomas Brown, Thomas Lynch and Charles Will
lains were convicted OF an attempt at burglary In
the third degree, they having been detected while IN
the act OF breaking into the store OF Arnold
McNary, No. % vesey street, on the sth inst Bur
glars tools were found in their possession. They
were each sent to the State Prison for two years ana
DIV thc
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THE TACOMA N. NJ POISONING CASE.
Curious Reasons for Getting n Man Our Of
the Way.

rFron the Great Falls IN. H. Journal, Dec. 1911
A case Of attempted poisoning occurred at Laconia
on Wednesday OF last week. lSome of the pariicu.
l,srs have been already gisen.-ED. HERALD.I Mrs.
isabella Farrsr arrested for attempting TO poison
her husband Geo. l.. Farrar (who n q brother OF
Vim. III. Farrar OF Great Fas). The latter received
A letter from his sister. who was visiting at the
house y. her brother at Laconia from which we are
permitted 10 make the following extract
George has had time OF 10, and his wife II at the
bottom Of II all Sufficient proof has been found.
she has been lodged In jail-b0nds $4,000. She has
been trying her poison all summer, without doubt.
His medicine and food have been watched for the
last week, ard milk which she prepared was given
TO two Gals, which sent them into commissions. She
has been writing TO Annah Moulton, and the letters
have been secured and they have teegraphed for her
arrest at Lowell IL seems that she and Isabella have
planned 10 put hum out OF the way 80 they can keep
house there--a fancy one, doubtless. How horrd
SHE sent for her father and an uncle h0pkng 70 get
tail, but they have not yet concluded 70 go hat She
wll stand chance to rest awhile. He has k,ad his
eanlbes from Mrs. Jewell's for about week, and
who his wife has prepared has been set aside, and
he hAs improved fast ny the change. The milk and
medicine are now In Boston to be analyzed
IL 10 sud the dish Of mtik has been analysed and no
poison found.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT couaT-IH BANKRUPTCY
Blank Decision-A New Way to Pay Old
Debts.


III Debts.
Before Judge Blatchford.
IN the Natter OF -, a Bank7rpt-In this case
the Register, on transmitting the result OF the first
meeting of creditors, certifes to the Court that at
such meeting one creditor, who had proved his
debt, appeared that only debt was proved; that
the Register inquired Of such creditor II he desired
to elect an assignee; that such creditor replied
that he would elect Mr.. -. lAnother Blank,
who was present, remarked that as Mr. -:
had been elected in six out OF the last
Ten cases before the Register, the Register
thought 1t right to make inquiries OF the creditor
concerning the choice, and elected from him the
statement that Mr. -- was stranger 10 Min anu
called at his place Of business the day preceding
first he had heard OF the meeting. and called his at
tenton TO the notice and solicited OF him that he
would prove his debt and elect Mr.. -- as the as
signee or the bankrupt: and after consultation u
was agreed that he should attend the meeting OF
creditors and swear to his claim and vote for Mr..
- as assignee; and that this statement was
made In the presence OF another Mr.. Blank
In addition, the register says that he had been adj
dressed on the subjects by Mr. - himself, who
stated that lie proposed TO make a regular business
OF seeking out creditors and soliciting them to prove
their debts ana vote Tor him as assignee, with view
to such pecunlary em0lumentS as may legitimately
belong to the position.
The Judge says:--s'To knowingly sanction the
election of an assignee made under clrcu
such as those above stated would be open the door
to abuses whose character can be Well cOnjectured
A free election proceeding from the real choice OF
by the importantly OF the proposed assignee exer-
cised upon Indifferent creditors is another thing
The elections are dsappr0ved In all OF the cases re-
ferred to-"
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Alleged Assault Upon Policcman-A Differ
emit story by the Defendants Friends-Ac-
Quittal OF the Accused.
Before Judge Russell.
The FIRST case called on for trial yesterday by
Assistant District Attorney Hutchings was an in
dctment against Henry savle, for an alleged as
saut and battery upon James Bell. an olcer OF the
Eighth precinct The oflcer swore that on the soth
Of last month, at midnight. he arrested Alfred the
brother OF the defendant, IN Broadway. who was In
company with another man, FOR disorderly conduct
and While bringing him down Prince street Henry
the accused came behipd and assaulted him 1.-THE
oflcer with cane. The testimony for the defence
showed very digegent state OF facts, from which 1t
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Court to charge the jury. The principal one was
that the burden OF proof lay with the government.
The Court declined TO charge the Jury TO that effect.
The jury ten retired and we're abs mt about twenty
minutes. They then came into court and rendered q
verdict for the government the two particular
tons which the prosecution rested for the con-
demnaon or the property in questionable twenty
sixth and forty-aighth sections.
Mr.. ii. L. Clinton asked Tor o stay OF proceedings
for forty days
Mr.. Courtney objected to a further stay than
twenty days.
The Court granted counsel thirty days to prepare
bin OF exceptions in this and the previous whiskey
case.
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
The Alleged Customs Frauds.
Before Commissioner Belts.

The United States rs. Stgisnsund ana Simon Gut
te,man.-The hearing in the examination OF the de
PENDANTS in this case. who, IL will be remembered,
are charged with passing foreign goods, wares and
merchandise through the Custom House on false in
voices and entries was set down for yesterday. Mr..
Sigsmund Kaufman, counsel for the defendants, ap-
peared and stated to the Commissioners that IN con-
sequence Of arrangement he had entered into with
the District Attorney the defendants would not be
present to-day. lie (Mr. kaufmanb however, ap-
peared on their behalf to state the cause Of their nom
appearance and assure the Court that they would
be present on any day the Court might now name.
Mr.. Burrill. also counsel for the defendant, ap-
peared and applied to Mr.. Ethan Allen, Deputy
United States District Attorney to waive MS claim
to forfeiture Of the recognizance under the carcum-
stances.
Mr.. Ethan Allen explained that the recognizance
would be formally forfeited, but the parties to 1t
would not necessarily be proceeded against II they
came forward and submitted to their examination
and trial on day to be fixed by the Commissioner;
but that he should move, and did now move, for the
absolute forfeiture Of the bond to the rights OF
the government on the bond
ure Of the bond, but Mr.. Allen refusing to YIELD the
commissioner made the following order on the re-
cords Of the COURT
The United States District Attorney calls the defendant
'imon Guiterman a. two M The defendant is not per
counsel and state that by with the United
tates District Attorney the to be postponed until
areec they coun notified the defendant that his
prsonal attendance to-day was not necessary.
M the recosnzance be forfeited the defendant not person
ally answering when called.
deed by the that the recognzance be Tor
GEO f. BETS, United States Commissioner
he exami nation and hearing in the case were set
| AM Mr.. kaufman appearing as counsel for the de-
fcnlants.
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SALE OF ulAnlS0s AND PRECIOUS STONES.

A. NJ. Cristaar 4 Son, or No. I Park place. sold
at public auction yesterday large assortment Of
diamonds, coral, onyx, opas, emerads, amethysts,
sapphres rubies and other precious stones mounted
and unmounted, valued at $4,000. II was probably
one OF the largest sales OF coral and diamonds ever
held In an auction room in this city, and was wen
attended by the trade and dealers from Philadelphia.
Boston and Brooklyn and by private parties, many
OF whom succeeded In buying valuable Christmas
presents for q mere tribe. The sale commenced ut
eleven O'Clock and was continued throughout the
entire day. The bidding was spirited throughout,
the goods in most Instances bringing fair prices the
total amount OF the sale amounting to between
$4,000 and s50,ooo The articles were all OF fine
sets averaged from s. TO $50 per set; loose cme-
raids, rubles opals and sapphres brought from
nity cents TO $50 carat; an elegant fine
gold and diamond mounted snuf-box, weigh
ing seven ounces and containing over
two hundred large and small diamonds, was
knocked down for $3.50. A magnificent diamond
necklace valued at $500, brought sl720 and unset
carat Two very fine three carat diamonds brought
s2i5 apiece. Strings OF coral averaged from so cents
TO $780, Loose sapphires and other precious stones
found willing purchasers at $40 AMI $50 o stone,
while emeralds and amethysts all brought gooo
prices. Unmounted coral realized from So TO- SIS an
ounce according to quality, while small coral Iruits
acorns rosebuds and tulips brought from hve Genus
to each according to size Small diamSna an Ing 81
and breastpins brought from 81 TO $50 eacn anu rs
these articles were very acceptable gifts lot tne nol
days 1t may readily be imagined that .ney weie
quickly gobbed up at such prices by those present.
About 500 carats OF diamonds were uisposeu Oh DE-
sides many other articles OF vertu.
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LIQUOR SEIZURE IN PoRTl AND. ME.--A seizure OF
liquors was made In Portland on the ed inst, which
created considerable excitement. The contents OF
the Falmouth House bar were connscated by the
state constabeS. Tns hotel is called the best In the
State, and Ia owned by Mr.. j. u. Brown, VINO IL
said TO be the richest man In Maine. The amount
seized Is unimportant In pecunary point Of view,
bnl the act signifies te determination OF the officers
to enforce the law. Tho temperance men generally
are wsll pleased,
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE WEATHER YEsTERDAY.-The following record
will show the changes in the temperature for the
past twenty-four hours, as indicated by the Their.
mometer at Hudnut's pharmacy HERALD Building,
Broadway corner of Ann street,
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COURT CALEnDAa-TalS DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-CIRcUIT.-Par mos. 1887,
1915 14S3 1882 1857, 9s7, 48s 1885, 1862 1673 1872
1883, 1881, 1885, 1857, 1882 1895, 1909, 17o 1903.
COMMON PLEAs-TRIAL TERM.-Part 2-Nos. 431,
S57. S58, ZIG, 1905 1885, 1929 ISL, SS4, $780, 1884,
1882, 1896, 1897, 1899.
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william d. Lawrence. wealthy mechanic, OF Col.
lnsvie, Conn., fell accidentally Into wheel PIT be-
longing TO the Collins Company, a lew days since,
and came near perishing In the water. The pit was
twelve feet deep, and no one saw him fall OF could
hear mis- voice. lie finally succeeded ia climbing up
the wall In an exhausted Condition and saved him.
self from fearful death.
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LHeTc was no ullICutty OF udEueulp, no tmpIuCtb-
bllity or impossbility, In making the entries OF 0
number OF proof gallons on the same day on WIN
the spirits received. Now, the question aris
under the oryesh,h section o. the act o. 1904 1t
seized, and spirits OF character liable to duty umr
the internal revenue law, and on which, II the DIV
had not been paid, ought 70 have been paid Is Y
these premises at the time Of this seizure-the Ia
OF Februarv-in tho possession, custody or .
snr so % int @
nue. law, or with design to evadc the PAYNE
OF the tax thereon, then. no, only are sn
spirits dorfeitable but all er. tools mpemes
spirits are found are forleta6le. The The ma nj,
question under h the section ss contained in
fraud OF the Internal Revenue law, or 10 evade b
payment OF the tax" This Is the material qucsth
IN the case. And It seems 70 be undisputed that
far as possession, custody or control Is concern
OF such spirits as were found there they were
possession, custody and control OF these caiman
As matter OF law and OF fact and as far as is nec
sary to sustain this case, II Is evident that the
had not been paid on any OF the spirits seized Ia u
establishment because It Is for the claimants to shs
whether or not the tax had been paid. Al
there being no evidence offered on their pa
that II was paid, you are therefore to assume "a
matter OF fact and OF law that the tax had not bo
paid. Therefore, the only question on this point
you 10 determine Will be whether these spirits /
which no tax had been paid whether the clanas
at the time of the seizure had possession, CUSTODY
control OF them for the purpose Of defraudng
tho purpose Of being removed or sold In frai
OF the Internal Revenue law, or had q
session OF them with the design OF evadg
the payment Of the tax thereon. Jue
referred next to the fortyeighth secti
OF the act and IN concluding q lengthy cbae
believe you understand the CO
aud now co unit IL 10 your constellation, satisti
that you will, with tho same patience with win
you listened TO the trial, bestow equal care and
Iention In the con Sideration OF your verdict
MI Clinton, for the claimants, presented vaiT,s
propositions 70 tns Cou,t pn which lac asked u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17
TIE DRAMA.
FOREIGN DRAMATIC ITEMS.

FOREIGN DRAMATIC ITEMS.
Mr.. Bandman'S performance OF Ndrc'sse, ID
Edinburgh scotland is highly praised by the press OF
that city.
Miss Gougenheim, formerly a great favorlte
in NewYork has lately been playing at the PrhceSss
Theater, Dunedin, New-Zealand.
Miss Nelson's persOnatiOn, nc the Princess
Theater London, Of Shakespeares Juliet Is classed by
London critics with the highest order Of tragedy
The English papers announce that the ceie-
brated American tragedian" Mr. FaTcOugh, Mr. LAWYER,
and Mss Logan from Eew-YOrk, engaged ~ play
next season at the Lyceum Theater, London.
On board the Galatea, at Sidney, Australia,
Mr. Walter Montgomery was presented by Prince Alred
nm beha OF the other officers and the Of the vessel
with beautiful ring as token OF their appreciation OF
his courtesy in entertaining them WIN dramatic reela
tions In return, Mr. Montgomery presented the crew
with stauntOn's edition Of Shakespeare.
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THE STATE Of TRADE.
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

ST. Lou July l6Tobscco 6D aud unchanged Cote. ana
Dohng doing Flour quiet and unchanged Choee ssDers. az,
small sales Of New Spring 81 heavy and declined
Mixed and Yellow at 8G18le White al Erase; Papey 80
que, ans dali At s2s BscOnShoadsr. 5e Gear SIDE, n" Re
8rm qaiei Choice Kettle l7ic Cattle fair dem.pd -
Flour 100 bb, 5000 bush. Wheat 900 bush Com aooes
ATsrsTs Ga July is-Cot.op dun sales Of Is hale.
sAvASsAn Ga. July l6CO'ton dull and noDnsy uehsas.
CSIELrsros g. c. July I6-Coton dlll With no sales. N,ss
pomnav size receipts bales; receipts for the week as 49,
hExPHIs July lsCOon qgie' and uncharged receipts. 49,
81 sG Corr ssagc Mess PORK $40 80 Lard 49, aloe 30,
quiet Shoulders, l3le Clear sides, lie a
White. SIS for Double Extra Wheat dul s.es Of huS NJ
bush bite Canada at 81 S. Corn da Of 1880 bush n. 3
car o E, 81 o. Corr ,s as ls Rs " MID Ped %
Freghts-wbest 9lc Corn, &C. 10 NewYorL: Lumber a. ~
Hudson Lake IHposlS 600 bush Wheat as 20 bush Com sd
7OO Lumber The hrsI sample Of New Canada Barley vas ~
CHICAGO July s~four doll: Spring Extras SO 1880 y,.
dull sad Unsettled No is neglected 40 at Al n c9
quiet; No l. since Change sold sic No 90 CSne. os =
iRi H Msss PORK PORK 50 Lard dull "a paT
S ssa more e eSs. s. IS Ss7 Live sG:. . s."
bb ' os SG.S % Ss1f 80 o Ss t e
Su:R Corn 90 bush Oats 5000 I've Hog. 00 f''' i'"
LOUISVILLE July l6-TObseoo-se 80 hhd. Log, Leaf.
Oats 7ssaoS Rye, 81 SSasi CO. Mes. PoI s2a So B.scS
Shoulders l3e3c Clear Rib Sides lie Clear SIDE. lie Bulk
SEwoRIElS, Juy lsCO,tOn quiet, hddung. ale ul,. 10
bae receipts no bales Flour duli supene 81 So Con timer
DON at s3o9 SO So dali shoulders Iaaie Clear sGs..
l7iSse Lard firm =. lssGsG feI i.Te. Is. a Sterling E
'A M5sLR h July SsSS s ala. n Sa
29c. receipts baei exports bales