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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-05

THE wHIsKEY FRAUDs-The Congressional sub.
committee on whiskey frauds is still in session in
this city. Their meetings are conducted with closed
doors. A member stated they would present a
startling report to Congress early in the forthcoming
session.
FIRE IN MULBERRY srRRRT-At nalfpast twelve
to-day fire occurred In the grocery store OF Gala
CHER Brothers, No. lle Mulberry street. Their loss
insurance in the Bowery Insurance Company. The
Joss on the building was $500; insurance not
known.
| THE DEATH OF Mr.. CAuILI.-A jury was EN-.
panel.ed yesterday by Corone. Flynn in the case OF
! Thomas Cahi. who died from wound In the throat
| received, as he asserted, at the hands OF some
thieves near the weehawken ferry. As there was no
week or ten days 10 allow OF further Investigation
THR GATEwooD SCICIDs.-An inquest In the case
OF Mrs. Gatewood who committed suicide by cutting
her throat al ~ Washington square Tuesday last.
VIII be held by Coroner Flynn at the store Of the
undertaken to-day, al twelve O'clock The property
OF the deceased, which was seized 3y superintendent
Kennedy, has been taken charge OF by the Public
Administrator.
DEATH FROM CoNvrLsroNs.-on Thursday after
noon Patrick Toomey laborer, aged thirty-fve,
and native OF Ireland was seized with commissions
while at work on the steamship Colorado, at pier 40
North river. He was removed TO Bellevue Hospital,
where death ensued soon after. Coroner Flynn was
notified and held an Inquest when verdict was
rendered In accordance with the facts in the
THE WING MISREPRESENTATION Brennan, OF Belle.
vue Hospital yesterday notified Coroner Flynn that
John G. Wing, OF No. weehawken street, had died
in that institution from the effects OF violence sus-
tanned at the hands Of John Lynch and Johanna
Lynch, his wife. Deceased had quarrel with Lynch
and his wife on the o0th ut at their mutual resi-
deuce, No. Weehawken street. when Lynch seized
q musket and struck Wing so violent blow on the
head that he fractured his skull and caused his death
An inquest Will be held to-day.
Mr.. BBRGH or Tour or oBsERvArIos.-Mr.
Henry Bergh, President OF the Society for the Pre-
vention Of Cruelty TO Animals accompanied by two
officers made tour OF inspection through the city
yesterday. They first went to the east side Of the
city where they arrested Andrew Shields and Cor
nelus smith, dircart men, for driving HORSES carcey
able to stand. They then went to the Nineteenth
precinct. where Alexander Gull driver OF a car OF
the Belt Line OF Railroad. William Peters, a hacEman;
Patrick Campbell and John Lowry. dirtcart men,
were arrested aud locked up In the station house OF
the Nineteenth precinct TO await examination on
charges OF cruelty 10 animals.
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Verdict Of Not Guilty.


The trial OF Thomas Burns, alias Brickley for the
murder OF Charles NJ. Jeferds the State Prison on
the l4th day OF May last, was concluded on Thurs
day evening In the Court Of Oyer and Terminer at
White Plains. After recess Of an hour and half
the court met at eight O'Clock, and J. d. Townsend
senior counsel FOR the defence addressed the jury on
behalf or the prisoner, In o speech OF hour and
forty minutes with great force and effect. Before
commenting on the evidence counsel referred to the
singular coincidence that on the l4th OF May, at
quarter before twelve o'clock nine years ago, two
citizens were brutally murdered by Charles NJ Jef-
Ierds and that on the l4th OF May OF this year. at
quarter before twelve O'Clock, the murderer JEFF.
ferds was sent TO hts account by the hand OF an
assassin. Not an instant was given TO him In which
to breathe prayer for his guilty soul. The
trial OF Jefferds took place in December and the
trial OF Burns was also In December. Counsel
commented severely on the conduct OF the District
Attorney during the trial ana concludad with an
eloquent and pathetic appeal on behalf Of the prr
soner. District Attorney Bates replied in q clever
but very vindictve speech and Judge Gilbert, at
eleven O'Clock, charged the jury, fairly and Impair.
TALLY. The jury retired. and after an absence OF
half an hour brought IN q verdict OF ssNot Guilty.
against tho prisoner, Thomas Burns. As the case
against the principal fell through Wilmington the
alleged accessory In the crime, was declared free OF
the charge. Burns was perfectly cool and collected
throughout this extraordinary trial and did not
manifest the least emotion when the verdict was an
nounced.
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POL ce INTELLIGENCE.

swISDLIS0 SrRAsGER.-ofncer Hayes, OF the
Twenty nth precin& arrested John Lapole the re.
puted proprietor OF place on the corner Of the
Bowery aud Bayard street. on q charge OF having
swinded NORTH Blume stranger In the city. out OF
nnety.nve dollars by means of the three card monte
game. Bume IL stopping al hotel near the Battery
and was induced 20 enter Lalpole's place, on the
list inst with the above result AS the complainant
swore positively that the prisoner the one who
had swnded him the magistrate granted full com.
mltment.
ALLEGED RECEIVER OF STOLEN Goops.-John
Gleason, . junk dealer, residing OF No. 81 Spring
street. was arrested BY detective Kealey, OF the
Eighth precinct, and arraigned at Jefferson Market
yesterday, upon complaint OF John r. Trow. pub.
Usher No. 90 Greene street charged with purchasing
nlnety.two pounds OF stereotype plate, valued at
ninetytwo dollars, the properly OF Charles Scrbper
which had been left In his custody, from q boy
named John Boegcr, OF No. 243 Mulberry street, on
the 25th OF November last The boy admitted steal.
ing the property from the once OF Mr.. Trow and
selling II TO Gleason informing the latter that It had
been stolen. Gleason pleaded not guilty TO the
charge but was held 10 bail In the sum OF $500 to
answer Mt the General sessions.
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GENERAL NOTES.

Mary Joyce died in South Boston lately aged Soa
years. she one or the family Of ieths, but did
not nurse General Washington when he was baby
seasonable lnvitation-s'Come up, Bob, to-mor-
row morning az seven, and take breakfast Win "
enJdntHe." Bob-"what, In bedf"
Alderman Braman was one OF the committee OF
the City Council Of Boston appointed TO give an on
cial welcome to General Grant the whole AFFAIR
was like taking one Of Bramsn's cola water baths,
80 far as the Council was concerned.
Grant among the Eastern seers-General Gran,
dned with David sears In Boston on Tuesday.
singular case OF klopemania has turned mp In
California in the person OF pretended schoomaster
named Turner. lie was IN the habit OF turning
things to his own account whenever he had an op
portunity.
Gilmer ia the name Of Bear River CITY. In Utah
where a bloody riot recently occurred. Peace how.
ever, now regns, and the printing press destroyed
will be reestabhshed as soon az material can bs
obtained The editor was not hurt
II was from Livermore Falls, Me- ana not from
Pennington, Me-. that lady telegraph operator
recently mysterousy disappeared Ii shcsc has been
suy mysterious disappearance at all.
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THE DEFAlClTIoN At THE NAVY YARD.

In the HERALD Of yesterday was published the
fact that r. d. Bogert paymasters clerk OF the
ceiving ship Vermont lying at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, had decamped with $4,000 Of government
funds 1t seems that on Tuesday last the delinquent
was missing, and subsequent examination revealed
the fact Of the robbery. It Is asserted that
young Bogert took passage for Cuba only
a day or two. ago, and is now beyond the
jurisdiction of the detectives who have charge
OF the case The usual cause OF dissipation and ex
cess attributed as the incentive TO the supposed
crime OF the unfortunate young Bogart. lie is said
to have become victim TO the wiles OF the gam
bling bells of New York; that ne had been keeping
two teams OF fast horses and INDUCED in the sports
OF the road and enjoyed Injuries which reports
have given rise to the opinion that the amount Of
his delalcations will be greatly augmented
Bogert - described as young man OF slight physi-
cal frame, delicate appearance. wearing o light
mustache and using eyeglasses. He resided In the
Tenth ward, Brooklyn Is respectfully connected. has
been married for about three years and enjoyed o
large circle OF acquaintance. He has left his wife
In comparatively destitute circums lances.
The naval police authorities have the matter under
Investigation and further interesting developments
VIII shortly be made public.
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THE PERSONNEL oF.soysasoa HOrfMlx's STAFF.

We published yesterday list OF the stan appointed
by the Governor elect The Albany Argus gives the
Townsend s known throughout the StaIe for the In
terest he has taken In military AFFAIRS and which he
whi bring WIN unabated zeal Into the administration
Quade OF Utica, acquired high distinction in the
field, whore he exhibited not only the galantry OF
soldier but Administrative talents OF high order.
Commissary General Morris. an influential member
OF the Constitutional Convention. also served
through the recent war with distinction, and ex.
hibited high order OF merit He was wounded
on the same battle field on which Gen.
eral sedgwick was killed. He is Q con
General william NJ tweed Jr.. is a SON Of tho
well known Senator from New York, and II young
gentleman OF accomplishment and ability. General
Craig, OF Brooklyn, Ia prominent member OF the
bar ana leader in the politics Of Kings county,
whose appointment VIII be acceptable every where.
few dsys ago was received With GENERAL accsms
ton OF approval By the profession aud the public.
lie has high and growing reputation. He rendered
an influential citizen OF Western New York honorabiy
identinedwith the National Guard. General Magee
Is u liberal ana puOc spirited young demo
largely identified with that gallant and patri.
otic body the National Guard OF New York.
zen soldery Of German nationality and descent.
We believe II 10 the intention OF Governor Holman
10 reduce the compensation OF these ofl1cers, ana
except In two or three instances TO abolish entirely
This will restore the stan To m former peace footing
The aids, too. are TO serve without pay. Colonels
Banks and Warren worthily represent Albany ana
Troy. Colonies Connolly ana Moller are OF New
York, and Colonel Kidd, formerly OF Albany, now
represents Rochester, where he is Identified
with extensive business. Both Messrs. Con-
molly and Kidd served during the late war.
The former was prisoner at Libby. u
gives US pleasure to add that Colonel John
b. Van Buren, raymastcg General under Governor
Seymour, has accepted the place OF private secrc-
tary. All acqua nted with legs alive aud executive
business have learned 10 realize the import ance or
this POSITION. il requires AMI " this Instance las
commanded Toe highest standard OF intelligence
ANN In tnurIIH.
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NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE.

TuR NORTHERN RAILROAD depot has been re.
moved from the New Jersey TO the Erie depot. The
contract with the Erie Railway commenced last
Tuesday.
NEW EPISCOPAL PARISH. under the title OF 81.
Mark, was organized on Wednesday evening. It
comprises the district heretofore known an Trinity
parish
uobokcn.
CHARGE or FALSE INPRisosME~.--A few days
ago the steward OF Bremen steamship left valu-
able parcel In charge OF man named Uhrine resld.
ing at the corner OF Washington and Third Streets
man called for II next day aud, on the rcpresen.
tation that he was sent from the vessel ~ was
handed 10 him. soon alter the steward called for
u, and, Ending u gone. told Uhrine be would hold
him responsible. man named Kaufman was ar.
rested on "wednesday and seut 10 Ja til Thursday
when he obtained ball. on the charge Of taking away
the parcel Kaufman had al the parties arrested
anu neld for tria declaring that le prove salts
!acoAr be was not III the CITY on lhe Day An dues.
Lca.
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From the salt Lake Telegraph, nov. 2sl

-. TUT tne shIs LILY IoIes'up ~. 20. /. .
work on his contract IN Weber canon, Mr.. II. j.
Faust returned 20 this city yesterday to procure
and supplies In conversation with him we gathered
that railroad building In Weber canon IL progressing
as heretofore, with energy and determination, and
everybody seems TO be putting IN his best licks to
hasten the advent or the iron horse into the valleys
OF Utah. BY the time that Ties can be hauled and
distributed on the ground the whole OF the
grading will have been completed, and Mr.. Faust
says that there IL nothing TO hinder this winters
terminus OF the Union Pacific Railroad being az Echo
city. ON Mcssls. sharp ionngs contract, aud In
fact oil along the LIE, rom the heai OF EcAo 10 the
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
The Prussian Extraditi0n Case.
Before Commissioner Osborn.

Before commissioner osborn.
In the extradlton Of Hendrick Schaffer, for whose
rendition to the Prussian government requiston has
been made the Commissioner having heard o very
able and lengthy argument the part OF counsel for
the fugitive, Mr.. f. ID. Mccarthy, reserved decision
MI December 10. There were several questions OF
law raised by counsel which the Commissioner de-
his decision. Schaner. the defendant 1t viii be re-
memoered from our previous reports Of the examina
ton, stands charged with the murder OF his wife In
the Duchy OF -Darmstadt and It Is thst he may
be placed upon trial before tribunal OF his own
country the requistion for his rendition has been
made.
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wEsTcHEsTER INTELLIGENCE.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS adjourned on Thurs
day unit. Monday morning next They have passed
q resolution IL favor OF raising thesaiary Of the
County Judge from 81. 500 TO $4,000 per annum and
the salary or the District Attorney from 1000 to
$4,000 per annum. resolution was also passed APP
propriang 81 900 for clerk hire OF the retiring Dis
trict Attorney during the last two years. The sum
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mouth OF Weber, the utmost activity prevails
h no cessation. At the tunnels In Weber canon the
sound OF the drill and the report OF the bast are
work with the regularity Of machinery; every man
has his place and knows what he has TO perform and
he does il with will. There IS no lack OF work TO
OF job can nnd, at almost any grading camp, pro
dta5e employment.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT CousT-N BANKRUPTCY.
Discharge Granted.
Before Judge Blatchford.

In me BANKRUPTCY or William W. Tracv James
wilson, Thomas J. Strong ana Joseph ". Orris.-
The Court rules-"The specification fled by Sarah j.
Jeurn eXecurix, is only to the effect that the debt
due to her by Tracy and Wilson was created while
they were acting in q flducary character. This is
no ground for Withholding discharge. She must
snow the fact In reply to plea Of the discharge in
Oh her claim
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company OF tie same; and. further, that plaintiff
would steal any other property OF said company
which he could fnd. Also that the publication was
wholly alse, as neither he disk nor any person IN
company WI b him took one dollar OF money belong
ing TO the company ION the occasion referred TO by
the defendant In the said pubicat.on.'
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TIN WEATHER YEsTRRDAY.-The following record
will show the changes In the temperature for the
past twenty-four hours, as indicated by the ther-
mometer at Hudnut's pharmacy 2ls Broadway,
HERALD Buildin0.-
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NEW YORK CITY.
TIE COIRTs.
UNITED STATES usTAF.r COURT.
A Whiskey Cuse.
Before Judge Alatcbford

A Whiskey Cuse.
Before Judge. Blatchford.
The United States Us. Quantity OF DisfSfed Sprits
round in a Recturfnv Dtsuuery at zAsrtteignth
street ana Tenth Arel<se-The claimant in this case
IL Henry Brouhne, who alleges, In answer to the
charge that he keIe no book Of account In the dis.
silery, as required by law, that he did keep such
9 book and that it was inadvertently destroyed or
purpcsely carried or by the parties who were mt in
charge or the place after 1t was seized. The exam-
nation OF witnesses was concluded and the case
having been given TO the jury that body retired and
after short absence came into court with verdict
for the government
ON motion OF MT. Pelton stay OF proceedings was
granted for ten days, knowledge OF fresh testimony
having come to defendants counsel
The Blaisdell whiskev Case.
The United States u.s. Aiva BtaisdeH ana - Dezas-
GorL-The defendants yesterday morning appeared on
sTaignment TO plead to an Indictment in which they
are Jointly charged with conspiracy to deraud the
United States Of the tax upon quantity OF whiskey
manufactured by them at their dlstiery situated in
Forty-Iifth street. The has been q long time
waiting trial and the prospects are that 1t viii be
taken up immediately after Kindred case, but OF
greater magnitude both In the matter OF public In
terest and the extent OF the fraud charged against
the parties who Will be put upon their trial. Is dis
posed OF.
The Kentucky bourbon Whiskey Case.
The trial OF the parties charged In this case Ia
Fixed for Monday next After succession Of post
ponements effected by the applications OF counsel
for the defendants and In one instance authorized
by the Attorney General OF the United States District
Attorney Courtney succeeded In at last fixing q day
for the trial. The parties charged are:-David Mess
more, Frederick J. Tlnkhan, Ethan T. Frost Charles
A. Sanborn and Clarke ii. Sanborn. These defend
ants form the company known as the Kentucky
that OF consprng TO defraud the United states OF the
lax upon WnisKey manufactured and sold by then
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Inc IOFtRUIhR tstIHte Il COnfned 20 tle Sv0 miles
OF road from Omaha to the end OF the track and Is
statement OF the expenditures deemed necessary to
complete the construction and equipment OF that
part OF the road ready for the traic to be thrown
upon II when the line Is opened to California.
The estimated cost OF constructing and fully com.
peting the road from Weber canon to the head Of
the Great Salt Lake 10 t3,5i5,550.
In conclusion the Commissioners are OF opinion
that the Union Pacific Railroad, taken as q whole
has been well constructed; that the general route Is
exceedingly well selected, crossing the Rocky Noun
tain range at some OF the most favorable passes on
the continent, and possessing capabilities for easy
grades and favorable alignment unsurpassed by any
other railway line on similarly elevated ground
Deficiencies exist, but they are, almost without ex
ception, those incident TO all new roads, or OF q
character growing out Of the peculiar difficulties en-.
o0untered or iBseparaby connected with the unex. .
Ampled progress OF the work. and they can oil be
supplied at outlay but little exceeding that which
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Important Capture OF Insurgeuts-No Sharp
Instruments to BE Kept by Citizens, Except
Scissors, &c.--Au tho Alegres Sent to Jail
WHAT'S I'm Cuban Names
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-07-08

NEW YORK, July 4-The Soldiers and
Sailors Convention met in Cooper Institute.
General McClernand, of Illinois, was elected
temporary Chairman. The Committee on
Permanent Organization reported General G..
w. B. Franklin for permanent Chairman and
a long list of Vice Presidents and Secreta-
ries. General Franklin was escorted to the
Chair amid immense cheers, and made ap-
propriate remarks.
WASHINGTON, July 3.-The Senate FL
nance Committee have numerous amend
ments to the House Tax Bill. The sections
relating to banks and bankers were stricken
out. No changes are proposed on whisky
and tobacco. The time for taking spirits
from bonded warehouses is extended to one
wear
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-07-08

DIscHARGED.-HenryP P. Kraus who, since
asst Friday has been undergoing an examin-
etion, upon charge of ENLIGHTENMENT of Post
Office funds, was yesterday discharged by
Justice McKeeby, after hearing the lengthy
arguments of counsel. The decision gives
very general satisfaction.
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THE CARSON JOCKEY CLUB. The gen.
flemen who have signed their names to the
sall for the formation of Jockey Club here
hre notified that a meeting will be held this
Evening, at the Magnolia, for the purpose Of
adopting a constitution, by laws, and racing
Jules and electing officers. A full attend
knce of all the subscribers is desired.
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THE DAILY APPEAL.

NED BUNTLrNE will deliver temperance
lecture at Empire, on next Sunday evening,
the 18th instant.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-07-08

SPECTACIEs AND EYE-GLAssEs.-Mr. G.
1rankel, the celebrated Op;ician Of San
Francisco, will be here July 9th, and take
(uarters at the st. Charles Hotel, and will
fmain there only three days, for the pur-
Pse of supplying those that require optical
Sslstance with the celebrated Russian Peb-
lie Spectacles. Mr.. Frankel has SO adapted
factice with theory on that delicate organ,
be eye, that no matter how critical the case
bay be, no one need despair if he leaves the
tdicious selection Of those instruments to
i'm. Mr.. Frankel has also large and su
erior selection of new sly les of opera, field
hd Marine glasses, microscopes and optical
hstruments of all descriptions.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-07-08

Col. JUDsoN's LECTURE, at the Methodist
hurch, last evening, was well attended by
+ members of the Order of Good Templars,
ID others. Mr.. Judson was officially re-
lived by the members of the Order. at their
III, when they proceeded, in a body, wearing
gala, to the church. The lecturer was in
Pduced, after the opening exercises of sing
B, and prayer by Chaplain Fisher, by
|dge Wells. Hearty applause greeted his
pearance, with frequent repetitions dur
B the portion of his remarks listened to by
I informant. He has a happy faculty of
ing local illustrations which, with the
,itful theme Of his discourse. keeps the
net attention of his audience. Mr.. JUDD
., We are informed, will probably return
Carson at no very distant day.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-07-08

In THE SUPREME COURT, on Monday, in
be case of the State VS.. Rufus B. Anderson,
Ppealed from the District Court of Lander
Punty, writ ofsupersedeas was granted and
Re case was set for hearing on Friday. the
tn instant. 1t will be remembered the boy
anderson was sentenced to be hung on Fri
by, the 18th. The Court adjourned until
onday, the 18th. Five cases were set for
Earring on that day, and five for the Tuesday
flowing. No other business will be trans
Fted by the Court after next weeks session,
kcept the hearing of the Anderson case, du-
pg the present term. Lawyers will do well
make note Of this and be present when
|eir cases are called; otherwise they will
Fcessarily fall into line and await their turn
another term of the Court.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-07-08

INsTALLAT1oN.-Odd Fellows will find an
Important notice to members of Carson En-
under "New to-day" in the AP-
PEAL of this morning.
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MARRIED

Il the Penrod House, July 4th, 1868, by the
'. J. VI. Stump, Mr.. Jesse l.. Winters to Miss
Miss J. James; also, Mr.. Arson A. johnson to
Sarah }. Winter, all Of Jacks Valley.