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The New York herald., 1868-06-26

ALLEGED FELoSroUs AssAULT.-Peter wilmoi was
yesterday brought before Judge Shandey Of the Es-
sex Market Police Court, charged with striking Vim.
Doty, Of No 31s Delaney street, the head with
stone An old feud existed between the two men.
Tn, accused gave bail to appear for examination.
THROWN Down FLIGHT OF sTAIRs.-Christian
Gobelman grocer, Of No. II Clinton street. went to
collect bill of Leopold Mittasch, when 1t is alleged
the latter, assisted by man named Bendnger, threw
him down flight OF stairs, injuring him very seri-
ously The accused were arrested and taken yester-
day before Judge Shandey, OF the Essex Market Po-
lice Court, who held them to bail to answer the
charge.
KLopEMANIA-Yesterday afternoon two fashion
ably dressed women, giving their names as Kate
Martin and Eliza wallace were arraigned before
Justice Shandley at the Essex Market Police Court
charged with stealing two pieces OF silk dress goods
81 the aggregate value Of $3.50 from the store OF
were arrested by cfacer whtcomS Of the twenty.
NTH precinct, who caused the women to be searched
when the stolen goods were found concealed under Ter
trial without bail
The ALLEGED LOTTERY FRAUD.-Ex.Alderman
Charles McBrien, one OF the parties against whom
Adam Redger Of No. $40 West Forty-seventh street,
entered complaint for being engaged In the lottery
business, corner OF Chatham and Pearl streets, con-
trary the laws Of this state appeared before JUS
tice Bowling yesterday afternoon and was required
to give bail " the sum Of $1,000 to ~ await an exami
TO say that while In court he declared he had no
interest whatever in the lottery enterprise com;
planned Of and was therefore entirely innocent OF
any violation OF law In the matter.
The STERN BURGLARY AND ROBBERY Yesterday
afternoon Justice Bowling rendered his decision In
the case Of Henry Clinton, the Rochester fnancier,
recently arrested the charge Of being concerned
In breaking into the house Of Mr. Barnch Stern, OF
No. 23s West Fortyeghth street. on the night OF the
26th OF April last and robbng the safe OF government
bonds, other securities diamond jeweiry, to the
amount OF $4,000 as previously reported. The ma
gstrate on the evidence adduced thought II suii
ciently strong to justify him In holding Clinton TO
answer any indictment which the Grand Jury may
find against him. In default OF $4,000 bail CLINTON
was fully committed TO the Tombs for trial.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
TINE NEW HAMBURG STEAMSHIP HOlsATA.

The steamship Holsatia, butt for the Hamburg
and American Steam Packet Company, arrived at
this port on Monday on her first trip, after rapid
voyage Of nine days and thirteen hours. This
splendid vessel, which was built by Card Co., OF
Greenock Scotland, at q cost OF 100000 In gold,
combines comfort, safety, speed, convenience ana
many improvements which the Increased emigration
from Europe demands. The length Is $50 feet, with
depth OF hold is 35 feet, and with view
to steadiness IN heavy seas the bow IL
perpendicular, construction which has not been
much in vogue since the destruction or the elegant
and commOdlOus steamship Connaught Of the
Galway line, about eight years ago. The engine,
steel on all joints where there Is strain or an exces
sive wear and tear, and Is fed by four boilers with
ak furnaces EACH The screw Is seventeen ana
half feet In diameter and has pitch OF twenyeight
feet In case the wheelhouse should be swept away,
there is contrvance below for steering as effeci-
lively as In the ordinary way. brass disc y ses
up in the wheelhouse with an indicator, Which
responds to the beck OF the captain, nearly
two hundred feet dstant ,, means OF a
telegraph wire, which also strikes bell al
each Indication. The disc Is so graduated
that the man at the wheel has clear an Idea OF the
di ectlon be pursued as II he were on the lookout
ahead. The saloons and cabins are furnished with
oil paintings Of Scottish, American and German
scenery may challenge comparison with the best
productions OF art. Eighty first class, one hundred
and twenty second class, and six hundred steerage
passengers can be accommodated. The steeraRe
passengers for are furnished with wash rooms,
and receive that consideration hitherto denied TO
that class Of our fellow men whose lot 10 IL to be
abject and despised. The vessel Is commanded by
Captain Ehers, and Is manned by "a crew OF one
hundred and thirty men.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
the ATHeNHum LITERARY ASSOCIATION.

Some three hundred ladies and their gallants
assembled at Dodworth's Rooms, Fifth avenue cor
ner OF Twenty-slxth street. last evening, upon nvi-
tation OF this association. 'we are all young
lawyers" announced one Of the members, in conver
sation, ''bandcd together with the laudable idea
of mental improvement" and that gives the key to
the character and object Of the socety's formation.
There was the usual display of magnificent attres
usually SEN upon such occasions, which,, with
smiling faces, gave quite ascharmng effect to the au
dence. The programme OF entertainment con-
sisted OF orations, essays and declamatons,
effectively interspersed with musical U0rcedur.
President Abraham Hershneld appropriately intro
duced the exercises by referring to the inception Of
the association one year SINCE recOunting the many
novel and characteristic debates they had in their
regular meetings, and concluded with reference
to the eevating medium OF properly conducted lite
rary societies. The residue OF the order OF exercises
was very comprehensive; and although the young
gentlemen orators did not advance much that was
Instructive always interesting they demonstrated
they possessed the essentials OF eoquence and occa
sionally presented bold pictures with some degree
OF rare tintng. Decidedly, the entertainment In all
Its phases Is to be pronounced q success.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26


Three Men Arressed-One sf Then an Ex-
Prison Keeper.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Sarah Price, residing at
No. ITO Clinton place. accompanied by several female
members Of her family, appeared before Justice
Dowling at the Tombs as witnesses against Harry
Willis, an ex-keeper Of the JEFFERSON Market prison,
who had been arrested by detectives Barker and
Murphy, OF the Fifteenth precinct on the charge Of
larceny preferred against him by Mrs. Price. In her
affidavt she charges that on the 18th instant
Willis entered her house and stole from her
one pair solitaire diamond earrings worth 81 600,
5000, and other articles Of diamonds, in all
to the value OF $2475, together with $400 In
money. IL Is charged that Willis was seen in the
compainants house a number Of times during the
day on which the property was stolen and was
constant visitor previous to that day. that since that
time Willis has not been seen about the house nor
heard from anywhere throughout the city, although
search has been made for him.
Henry Joost OF 112 Clinton place. states that on the
day Mrs. Price was robbed he saw Charles Terry come
out OF her house in hurried manner and go on this
was about the time the property stolen. Mr..
Joost saw Terry enter the house, in which he re-
NAMED ten or fifteen minutes and then came out.
Detective Ralph p. Barker OF the Fifteenth pre-
after his arrest during which he stated that Charles
Terry and jeremiah shannon were the two men who
did the job (meanng the larceny OF diamonds, &c);
that II they were arrested that he (Wls) thought he
could tell where the goods were; that he did not
to be in prison and suffer for what others had done;
that he said the goods sold to fence treceiyer
OF stolen goods, who had sold them to some one on
Broadway
On the declarations made by wills the de-
tectives arrested both Terry and shannon who were
also arraigned before the magistrate and with Willis
committed for examination, which will take place
tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
BOARD OF COUNCIL MEN.
The Fourth Of July CclebratiOn-The Elevated
Railway.

The Fourth Of July CclebratiOn-The Elevated
The Board met yesterday afternoon the President,
Mr.. Stacom, presiding.
Mr.. LAMB offered preamble and resolution direct
ing the appointment Of joint committee Of five to
make the necessary preparations for the celebration
OF our National Independence and that the sum of
$4,000 be appropriated for that purpose.
The PRESIDENT intimated that one portion Of the
resolution could be adopted at that time, but that
part relating to the expenditure OF money would
have to lie over.
Mr. STEPHEN ROBERTS said that the approaching
anniversary OF our National Independence would be
the most important of any preceding Fourth OF July,
for by that time the whole Of the States would be
represented in Congress. Besides, great political
party would hold its national convention
in this city on that dayan event which would bring
forty or fifty thousand strangers to New York. There
ought to be an exhibition of fireworks, anu If an ap
preparation could be legally made for that purpose
he would vote for it, The last Legislature cut down
The appropriation for city contingencies, that the
Common Council could not make provision for such
a celebration. That part OF the resolution calling
for the appointment OF committee was adopted.
The President appointed Messrs. Gbney, Hart,
Reilly, 8. Roberts and Turner
An invitation from the projectors OF the Elevated
Railway Company to take a trial trip next Tuesday,
at ten O'Clock A. NJ, was rendered and accepted.
ELECTION DISTRICTS
Ordinances amending existing statutes so as TO
increase the number OF election districts In the Eev
enth, Eighteenth, Twelfth aud Twentieth wards
were adopted. A number Of unimp0rtant general
ordersr respecting gas lamps, sewers, tagging side
walks, &C., were adopted.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
WEsTCHESTER.

CONVICTION OF MURDERERs.-At the adjourned
term of the Court of Oyer and Terminer Of West
chester county, at White plains on Wednesday,
Justice Lott presiding Michael j. Canty and Charles
Burke were placed on trial. indicted for having been
accessories to the murder OF Ellen Hicks, who was
shot by Corporal Thomas Fitzgerald, soldier be.
longing to Fort schuyler, in the town OF Westches-
ter on the morning OF the "a August, 1868. At half
past eleven O'Clock the testimony was begun
and was concluded by half-past five O'Clock,
the counsel for the prisoners introducing no wit
neses. The testimony was strong against the
prisoners and both were identified as having been
present, and also with having aided and abetted in
the attempt TO kill Alexander Elliott, who 1t is
alleged they went there to kill. The case was given
to the Jury about a quarter past eight O'Clock at
night and after absence Of about five minutes re-
turned verdict Of guilty. Justice Lott then an
nounced that the prisoners would be remanded until
the 10th day OF July, when they will be taken to Bed
ford to receive their sentence.
VIOLATION OF THE GAME LAw.-COmplaints have
been made by the sportsman's Club, OF westchester
county against John Palmer, OF Peasantville; All
Burchson OF Armonck; Elisha Ferris and others for
violating the law relative to the catching OF fish in
fresh water ponds by means Of nets, they having
drawn net in Rye Lake, in which were several
kinds OF fish placed there at the expense OF the
Sportsman's Club. The case was brought before
squire Romer, at White Plains, yesterday. Thicker
was arrested and held 10 bail.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
MARRIAGE IN COURT.

From the Evening Telegram June 2j.l
The city police courts chiefly noted for drunken
exhibitions, gross profanity and foul smells OF bad
whskey. The daily routine exhibits life in all its
phases, for there the rich and poor drunken and
sober, aristocrat and pebian assemble In search OF
''blind Justice"
This morning the monotony and sameness was
somewhat varied. Immediately after the close Of
the morning business Justice Dodge and select few
OF invited spectators adjourned TO the examination
room, when young German and his beloved soon
after entered, accompanied by groomsman and
BRIDES maid. None OF the party could speak English,
and the Justice knew no German In this dilemma
"Baron" Scheicher, court interpreter, was
summoned, and the solemn marriage services began.
The happy bridegroom gravey arose and clasped the
hand OF the bride In his The marriage services we're
uttered and interpreted, and the happy bridegroom
gave forth his responsive "Tdw' In deep gutturals,
his face as grave as sexton's Then came the
brde'sD part. In answer to the interrogatores she
blushed and stammered forth her 'Ydtcs," and at
the conclusion they unclasped hands.
'Now kiss your BRIDE" commanded the Justice.
-Four ltps came In collision, short, quick sound
was heard and quietude reigned in the court.
moment later
Two souls with bu, single thought,
Two hearts that beat one,
were made happy. and the bridegroom walked out
OF court smiling upon the pearl Of "Fatherland.n
The New York herald., 1868-06-26

Moran, In an able argument advocated q reform
In the collection Of revenue, BY which tax
by reducing the tax to sales the enormous expense
OF collection would be obviated, the merchant would
make monthly returns OF his sales upon oath, the
enormous number OF oicias employed In the collec-
ton of revenue would be reduced and there would
be no longer any necessity for individuals to make
public exhibit Of their incomes, that had in the
past laid bare the private circumstances OF business
men, and produced general dissatisfaction. Other
gentlemen participated in the discussion, which con-
tnued until ten O'Clock, when the League adjourned
The New York herald., 1868-06-26

Yesterday forenoon young man, unmarried, named
David II. Terhune while pursuing his calling a .
milkman his horse became restive, and before II
could be governed dashed across the railroad track,
near the Chestnut street depot, in front OF ap.
preaching locomotive. The engine struck the wagon
and dashed 1t into atoms, throwing Terhune under
the wheels OF the train. The unfortunate mans
right and foot were mutilated In frightfu man.
ner There being no proper place at the depot the
poor man had TO be removed In carriage TO the sta
tiOn house, where i've surgeons attended him. Am
putation was performed, but the poor fellow died
shortly afterwards Terhune lived with his relatives
at Lyons Farms short distance from here, and had
been in the mix business but three weeks. During
the war he served in the United States navy and
was one OF the survivors Of the i'll fated Monitor
Weehawken.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
THE WEEKLY HERALD.
The Cheapest and Best Newspaper In the
Country.

The Cheapest and Best Newspaper In the
Country.
The WEEKLY HERALD Of the present week, now
ready contains the very latest European News by
the Cable up to the hour OF publications. Telegraphc
Dispatches from all parts of the World; The National
Democratic Convention; A Biographical Sketch OF
Chief Justice Chase; The Message of President John.
son. vetong the bill to admit Arkansas to represen
;aon In Congress- The Trial Of John II. surratt; the
Current News Of the Week; the Fashions; Amuse.
ments Varieties; Industrial Items; Faceti@ scien-
lhc. Artistic, sporting, Political Religious and
Literary Intclligence Editorial articles on the
prominent topics OF the day: our Agricultura
Budget; Reviews OF the Cattle Horse Dry Goods and
Boot and Shoe Markets; Financial and Commercial
intelligence and accounts OF all important and in
teresting events OF the week.
TERNs-single subscription, 81, Three copies, s.;
Five comics As; Ten copies, SIS; Single copies. nve
cents each limited number OF advertisements in
serted In the WEEKLY HERALn
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
the FREE TRADE LEAGUE.

The regular monthly meeting Of this league took
place last night at the rooms o! the New York His
tor,ca Society. David Dudley Field occupied the
chair, and upon opening the meeting delivered q
brief address George Opdyke was introduced to
the audience, which was very small, and de.
livered q lengthy address, In which he dis
cussed the question OF revenue from all Its
standpoints. He advocated q tax upon all pro.
perty In the compound ratio OF ability to pay and
benefits derived, and endeavored to show that by
year now lost 20 the government would be realized.
At the conclusion OF his address an animated dis
cussion arose upon the suggestions offered by Mr..
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
SUPREME C0UnT-CHAMBeHS.

Before Judge Ingraham.

Before Judge Ingraham.
HO,cetl d De Veau Us. The Chicago ana North
arestera Railroad Company ct dl-This case came
up yesterday the motion to continue the prelimi-
nary injunction, enjoining the issue OF preferred
stock for the payment of, or as q means OF paying
dividend OF ten per cent lately declared on the com
mon capital stock Of the company.
The defendants claimed thai under the laws OF
Illinois and Wisconsin this power is conferred upon
them, and was also vested In the corporations which
were consolidated with the defendants the same
franchises and powers as were formerly exercised
by those corporations being by the act of inctrpora
ton especially conferred upon the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad Company. 1t is also claimed
that the courts Of this State have jurisdiction OF
the question At the close OF the argument the Court
tOos the papers, reserving It's decision.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
SUPREME couRT-ClRcUlT-pA |.
Action Against a City Railroad Company for
Damages.
Before Judge Ingalls,.

Damages.
Before Judge Ingalls,.
James Kdin, DC, us. The Grand Street ana Forty
second Street Raalrodd COnepany.-Plantir sues as
guardian to recover $4,000 damages for injuries
sustained by his child in consequence OF the alleged
negligence Of the defendants servants II appears
that plantiifs daughter child about two years OF
age, was on the 10th OF July, 1885, injured by having
one OF her fingers crushed In a manner that subse-
quently necessitated amputatiOn, the child having
been, 1t appears alone in Cannon street, one Of the
defendants cars mutilated its hand. From the test
mony Of the child's elder sister it that
children, including the one injured, were playing
school, when the little one ran away and reached
the street. In PLAYING the street the child in
his warning unheeded, ana he failed to turn
down the brake. The conductor ran to the forward
part Of the car and applied the brake and the car
was checked just as II crushed the chld's finger
The defence is general denial Of negligence, and
The case is adjourned unfit Monday morning.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
SUPERIOR C0URT-S2eClAL TtRM.


DccisfOns.
Judge Garvin rendered judgment in the following
cases yesterday morning.
T7,Eunt ps. Merreu.-Re'erence ordered.
Bergman rs. Standardization granted.
Cole rs. Chdse.-Order granted.
Siegei rs. Wichs.-Mot0n granted.
Siebert rs. Standardization for receiver granted.
BY Judge McCunn.
SUtterlee rs. De COnld.--Motion denied.
The Nntioiial Bank or North America, IN The city
OF NetD York, rs. Mdver.-Moton 70 discharge from
arrest denied. with $40 costs.
steele Is. Steeie.-Demurrero overrued and judgment
<,rd
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
UNITED STATES DISTRICT couRr-cIvl CALENDAR.
Jury Trial ON Bond.
Before JndQe RlatchfOrd.

Charles Sd0OrvUs. J. Fttz Wtssman Adn,,ntstrd
tor Of Frederick Wtssman, deceased-ln this case
the plaintiff brought an action against Frederick
Wissman in his lifetime, to recover the amount OF
his bond for $4,000 or the amount of Judgment OF
State court In Virginia for $1s,399 The defendant
set up that he consul Of Frankfort and that the
State court had no jursdictOn he also set up other
pleas, which were either overrued or withdrawn.
The Court held that the plaintiff entitled to
cover on the bOnd and the jury found verdict for
him for $3sS79 80. T. J. Glover for plaintifY 8. p
Nash for defendant.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26

Exhfbltl of the Flrm's Assets and Liabmeeec
Important Facts Elected.
The readers Of the HERALD win remember that
early in this year Brown, Brothers Co., bankers,
Wall street, caused the arrest OF James K Place. late
OF the firm of ]. K. Place Co.. importers, Front
street. on the charge OF obtaining 100000 BY false
pretences .....--
The case has been before Justice Ledwith, Of the
Jefferson Market Police Court for some months.
The entire evidence given at Jefferson Market from
time to time has been fully reported in the HERALD.
synopsis of the evidence since the Goth OF May is
given below
John E. Johnston's examination continued by Mr..
Shafrer.-Eforts were made by me to arrive at an
approximate idea OF the true cOndton OF Mr. Places
affairs. regard our report as giving gen.
eral statement of Mr.. Places affairs at
the time of the faure-as correct settle
ment we are enabled to get at. We arrived
at the liabilities OF the firm from the
books. We made the firms liabilities on the
goth OF November, 1867 81 100000 in round numbers
We did not satisfactorily ascertain their liabilities
on the 10th Of August, 1867 nor did we investigate
to that end and therefore, cannot state what their
liabilities were on that day nor give an approximate
dea cannot give idea Of their assets or liabili-
ties on the 16tn of August but have general idea
believe the assets OF the firm on the 2lst of Novem-
ber, 1867 in round numbers to he about half NH
lion; the committee had list OF the items making
mp the assets furnished by James X. Place Co.;
the list was furnished by Mr.. Burrtt, under Mr..
Places supervision; when Mr.. Burritt handed us
these figures Mr.. Place referred rs to Mr. Burrltt;
the items gong to make up the assets consisted OF
merchandise on hand and various book accounts,
also some individual property of Mr.. Place and Mr..
Sparkman; do not Decollect the particulars OF MI.
Sparkman's property; II my recollection serves me,
the property OF Mr.. Sparkman included In this
statement was over $4,000; 1t was not 100000;
what / refer to was the statement as coming
from Mr.. Sparkman; the private property Of Mr..
Place, included in our statement, was based upon
the schedule handed us; have the figures showing
the assets of the firm proper it consisted OF $1,000
in bank stock and insurance script; the items were
open accounts bills receivable insurance script,
bap ctno AZ opJ, 1joa
The New York herald., 1868-06-26

Testimony was taken IN the claiin or John l..
Brewer, who, for work in regulating and grading
Eighth avenue from Eightysecond street TO 1921
street. in 1860, a contract assigned to him, claims
SO 000.. Additional testimony In several pre-
viously partly tried before the Board was taken and
the Board adjourned until noon to-day.
The New York herald., 1868-06-26
BOARD QE AUDI.

This Board at its meeting yesterday announced
decisions a. follOws:-
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