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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
The TwEHN-Taa0 STREET STAGE ROBBERY.

George Williams, Known Tn some places by this
Name but in many more by the elegant title OF
.sSwect-scented Flowsrs,n VINO was arrested on
Thursday night at the corner OF Bond street and
Broadway, at the instance OF DR.. John II.
Douglas, of No. ~ Clinton place. who lost his watch,
valued at $780, in Twentythrd street stage, as al
ready reported IN the HERALD, was arraigned before
Justice Dodge, at the Jefferson Market Police Court
yesterday morning Dir. Douglas narrated the circum
stances OF this adroit robbery, stating that the
night IN question ne jumped into q sage on Ninth
avenue, between ten anu eleven O'Clock, end sat on
tue right side, In such q position that no one
Cou1 occupy place at his LEFT hand;
that his valuable tlmepiece was then, In
MS right hand vest pocket; tina. after proceeding
down the avenue several blocks three or four men
entered. among whom was williams and soon as
mn opportunity presented ne took scat on the COM
palaant's right size; he sat very close To hun, and
at tines turned and leaned over him In manner
very suspicious, cndeay0ing rs II were, to look out
or Che window. During thlJ llttle byulay Williams
made motion towards tie Doctors vcs, when he
distinctly felt pressure, ana immediately aftcrwa ards
Williams arose % get out Of the stage standing for
q moment, however talking With one OF his friends
AZ this Instant Dr. Douglas missed his watch and
chain, when Inc rather abruptly checked tt progress
or .Flowersi and accused HIM OF Oeng the thief ~
this time Fourth street had been reached and VIII
liaris' trends alignted, gong towards the Bowery,
ana Nc Bond street lie lett, followed by complainant
VINO NJ once had him arrested by officer heanoy, Of
the Fifteenth precinct anu conveyed TO the station
house. These particulars, given clearly ami con-
cisely by the complainant, created SUCH an impress
fdon upon al the court officials that more than one
who deal only In police vcrnacular WIS heard to
eXcalfp sWelL they have got ono u the boys dead
TO rights at ast;' and really the circumstances at
tending thla bold robbery appear ncOntroyertible.
"fOwers,r IN his informal examination upon the
chntge said ne was thrty-egnt years OF age born
In Cortland, n. w. was CLERK and not guilty. lie
was committed TO answer without ball.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26

Railroad Enterprises in Central India.


The report OF the directors OF the Bombay Barada
and Central India Railroad states that the total
amount received on consolidated stock, shares and
debentures to the Goth OF June last T44 73 OF
which f10l9l4 was received In the half year. The
total expenditure to the same period In England aud
India amounted to f7256 7O6 The gross revenue re-
cepts for the half year earned over the same mileage
as In .he corresponding period OF 1867 amounted TO
f252 056, as compared with f264 Cog, and showed
head OF passengers, parcels, &c, and f9.43s under
that OF merchandise. live stock and miscellaneous
receipts With regard TO the passengers, there was
an increase In the numbers carried OF the first and
eecpnd class OF 652 and O. 1874 respectively but owing
partly TO the reduction In the fares, the first class
receipts showed decrease or cos and the
second class an increase OF only f597. The average
sengers showed a decrease from T2.74 in 1867 to
6i.50 In 1868, which OF course also element in
the m0nay decrease. The falling of In the third
class passengers both In numbers and receipts, was
no doubt attributable to the general depression and
inactivity following upon the extraordinary imitation
and collapse OF commercial speculation IN Bombay
in the last two or three years. This traflc per mile
OF railway compared favorably, however with that
on the other Indian lines, ana the existing fare OF
one-haif pence per mile practically secured tho
tralc OF the districts served by this line In the
merchandise traffic the falling of arose principally
In cotton and grain The hali-years receipts though
actually less IN amount had Increased per train mile
from 10s slid to los. 9qd., In consequence OF the
reduction viii n was effected In the train mileage TO
the extent OF 50,102 mics. Tie gross expenses
amounted to f153,2l7, which was a reduction OF
net revenue amounted to s9s,s35 i9s. Iod, which
compared with COSTS So. Id In the corresponding
period OF 1857. But rom this was deducted the
f21,0OO as o special reserve for fencing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
Nznan AWLrssYEss IN GEORGIA.

from the Savannah Republican, Dec. 2e.l
on Friday last Charles y. Ross and Archibald
Grimm appeared before Justice r. nj. RUSSELL Jr.,
and made affidavit In substance that their lives are
continually threatened by an armed organized body
OF lawiess negroes on Skidaway Island, aud that
they arc denied, under penalty OF DEATH the right
to fish or oyster in the Jhunderbot river. ana that
on the 10th inst, when they were on their way TO
Little Tybee creek, fourteen miles below Thunder
bolt, and To reach which point they were neces-
sarily compelled to pass Skidaway Island, and
when immediately opposite to the Confederate bat
teres a heavy and sharp nre was opened upon
them by very large body OF negroes aud that
thev are thus prevented from pursuing their yoca
ton OF fishermen and oystermen. This affidavit,
we understand, was handed to sheriff Dooner on
on Yesterday morning two colored men, named
Harvey Miller aud BENJAMIN Rivers appeared be-
fore the same justice and made oath that on the 18th
inst. when opposite Turner's Rock, their way to
tlo Tybee creek, they were fired upon BY an armed
body Of negroes. The snot fell around them thick
and fast. The negroes ordered them to stop, when
their boat was boarded by four armed negroes, wAo
compelled them TO go ashore with them, where they
saw about twenty negroes armed with muskets,
reference to the late arrests on WIiiemaish Island
they were released and allowed 10 proceed to Little
Tybee creek. me Justice Issued no warrants, be-
cause the atlantis could not give the names Of the
parties, but the affidavit was handed TO sheriff
Doonor.
negroes on skidaway Island have declared their pur
pose 10 be 10 XIII and murder every white man who
shall attempt TO pursue his vocation OF fishing and
Clustering 10 the waters below Thundcrbolt and IL
would appear from the affidavit OK Miller and Rivers
the coored men, that they were fred upon and ar
rested for the purpose OF asceitaining whether or
not they were Implicated In any way In procuring
the late arrests near Turner's Rock.
These aildavits show that there are organized ana
armed bodies OF negfoes located on the river below
1hunderbolt, whose onject Il 10 resist the laws and
TO prevent all white men, aud such Colorcd men as
are not willing TO engage IN crusade against white
men, rom pursuing the occupation OF iis hing aud
oystcrng IN those waters. Now that this fact 10 CO.
tautiAhcl b. oni reasonable doubt, II certainly il
she duty n thc Cyl authorities to adopt prompt and
.--oL-m. MLAA.mras 10 hnaLN Tie nulslnce.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26

81
SUDDEN DEArH.-An inquest was held yesterday
by Coroner Flynn at No. 81 Cherry street over the
remains OF Mrs. Johanna Holland, aged forty. who
was found dead In her bed yesterday morning. The
gost-lnortem examination by DR.. Knox showed that
deatn hau been caused by heart disease.
FATAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Conner, the .cartrnau
who was buried beneath an embankment on Thurs
day at No. 10 Walker street, as already reported in
the HERALD, died yesterday at the New York Hospi-
tai from the effects OF the injuries SO received. The
body was allowed to be removed to the late residence
OF the deceased at No. 1877 Mott street. where Cor0-
ler fiynn VIII hold an inquest to-day.
DEATH FROM CRoToS 0n.-Coroner Flynn held
an inquest yesterday at No. Minetta lane over the
body OF Mary Ellen Higgs, aged six weeks who died
from the effects OF croton OIL given her by her grand.
oil, as directed by the attending physician The
jury rendered verdict in accordance with the ia
anu exonerated the grandmother from all wiful in
tent.
PIcKPocKEr ARREsTED.-Ofncer Delaney Of the
Third precinct, arrested Patrick Clancy yesterday
on charge Of having stolen silver watch from the
vest pocket OF Robert Flynn, resident OF Orange
county as the latter was asleep in Jersey City ferry
boat One OF the other passengers saw the theft COM
United and the watch passed by Clancy to confed
crate, who escaped. When arragned before Alder
man Conan, at the Tombs Court, Clancy was held
for trial at the Special Sessions.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.-About eight O'Clock last
night inn1de known as "Andrew," ana tailor
by occu 16n, was found dead in the hallway ONO.
10 Ann street. Deceased was employed on the pre-
misses, and had been drinking early in the evening.
Some time before he was found he procured can
and started out for some beer, and upon search
being instituted, owing 10 his long absence, he was
found as stated. Considerable blood had oozed from
his ears and the physician was OF the opinion that
his skull was fractured his neck broken. Onlcer
eastman sent for assistance and the body was con-
veyed to the Second precinct station house. and the
Coroner notified. Deceased was about fifty years of
age, ana IT is believed THAT he fell down stairs, with
the result above described.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
THE Day IN NEW JERSEY.

The Christmas festivities in New Jersey were not
characterized by any remarkable demonstrativeness
out Of doors owing to the somewhat severe weather
The day was unquesttonably delightful one. the at
mosphere clear, bright, beautiful and bracng; but
the cold rather Keen Jersey City under any cir
cumstances, however. affords few opportunities for
open air diversion, not being noted for either ITS
parks, avenues or boulevards and no skating ponds
such as are Afforded by the neighboring metropolis
and consequently young New Jersey was unable to
enjoy this fascinating pastime. But what was lack
ing IN outdoor recreation amply supplied by the
most ENJOYABLE attractions within doors, where
CHEEKY nresides, assembled friends and bounteous
boards were the rule, and made tho Christmas Of
1853 "a pleasant recollection as were any OF the cell
brations OF that festival In days that have fed.
The inmates OF the almshOuse at Snake IIill Hud.
son City, were treated 10 q Fumptuous dinner, and
in the afternoon the doors were dung open and all
visitors were allowed TO minge with the orphans
the decrepit aud the afflicted. Books which were
cast away q, the schools through =, ,g n n aesnt css
most thankful for the attentions thus shown them.
Numerous presents Of all kinds. were distributed,
and II was edfying 10 observe the wonderful change
the condition OF the poor whose lot ~ 80 gloomy
In this mansion OF poverty.
City, and seldom have larger congregations been
witnessed at the different churches In several OF
these tho services were grand and impressive. Tho
was attended by large congregation, and II would
be difficult to e3aggorate the effect OF the sublime
ceremonies OF the Churcn on the OCCASION. TITO
feelings OF awe and yeneration which overshadow
the soul in presence OF this brilliant spectacle, IN
that hour when all around IL silence and
gloom, elevate the Christian above the cares and
olbles OF the world till he enjoys sweet communion
with his Maker. Solemn high mass was ccle-
brated, and the organ peaed out with more than
It's wonted power and Notwithstanding with
more overpowering eject. double quartet choir
was engaged FOR the occasion. Another solemn
mass was celebrated nj halipast ten, when Iiaydns
No. Mass was performed by Neuendorf's orchestra
large number OF persons OF other persuasions
were present ~ tlis mass. On ell festivals an
excellent choir IL engaged for this church. and tho
lovers OF sacred music, without distinction OF creed,
flock thithor on such occasions In this respect 80
Peters church mas no rival In the State Midnight
masses were also celebrated IN ST. NOniface church
(Lernanl ana &c. JOseph's church, Hudson CITY. At
st. Marks Episcopal cAnrch the Rev. Mr. Remington
Ociated, and the Lor8s supper was admins grs,i.
In tRe lecture room az the rst IresDY tt!la culct
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
4 RtHssgAsls Wul CASE m yEsrogT.


tFrom the ST. Adams Messenger. Dec. 2s.1
In February, 1857, MIR. Carey married Miss
henderson, Of Milton, VT aged about Afty years and
worth about $4,000. A vefbaipereeiucnt WIS made
before marriage trat Carey should have inc use Of
about half the ladys property. In August 1868, the
lady died, and VIII appeared, made Two years he
fore the marriage by which most OF her pfopery was
Congregational Society OF Milton. Tie heirs 81 tire
licensed appear as contestants Cl the Will taking
ground that the marriage OF Miss I0mherson inyat
dated aud 70 enect revoked the VII. The case is %
be argued IN pril Another ana distinct question
arises from tbs singular tase-Nib what are tue
rights OF tie luanandy This has been submitted to
arbitration apd, after seventeen dagg trial. has re-
suited Ia rtiur ihr personal NrVl 0lthe dgl .ase3
l4Ud's C.Utn Ire tsc Or o. 0lfts AU ll.e aiflc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
TIE HuasAc TUNNEL CONTRACT.


From the Boston Advertiser, Dec. 2j.l
The contract between the Commonwealth ana
Messrs, Walter q Francis Shany for the completion
OF the Hoosac tunnel was signed yesterday. BY inc
terms OF this instrument the contractors agree 10
complete the tunnel and lay down four and three.
quarter miles Of substantial railway track tinyugn
IL, rated ~ $4,000 per mile, for S45s2.0oO. Ihey
agree TO begin operations at once with eheiAy,
aud by the LIST day OF May next 10 noepen
the central shaft fourteen inches per cay , anu
to advance from The cast and WesS IaCes
$50 feet per month. They engage 70 carry
down the central slalt 70 the base gl we ,unne ny
May /, 1870. aad thereafter TO advance rom iOnr
faces the fnslaed tunnel ut the rate OF 1900 1cet
per year. At this rate OF progress they would CON-
peie tie enterprise In less than iour years. Dut a.
safeguard aoainst ali cas,Iaties they are allowed
year more Tor the completion They expect how
ever 10 finish the undertaking Two years within the
fine prescribed by statute. The contractors give
security in 100000 for the completion Of the work
call for no money until the state engineer certcs
that the work done at less Than average rates snail
exceed s5uO. O0c. They also agree that twenty per
cent of the remuneration for tie work done shall be
reserved and paid on completion OF the undertaking.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
I'm Newark

In Newark
the cold weather chased all the gayety and meril-
ment that invariably characterizes Christmas out OF
the Streets and the city out OF doors wore exceed
ingly gloomy aspect throughout the day. Even the
time honored horns and trumpets OF Young America
failed to announce the presence of juvenity. Peo-
pie generally, however, seemed TO think that this
holiday was more honored T. the breach than the
observance II there was little joyousness ap-
parent In the streets there was an increased
exuberance OF spirits within doors and around the
family Preside and well laden board thronged thou
sands OF happy, happy faces each one glowing with
cheerfuness and delight such as might properly be
to ne nm q the
world. The churches were unusually well attended.
In st. Patricks cathedral the day was ushered IN by
the Right Rev. Bishop Bayley oficated as celebrant
Rev. Father G. II. Doane as assistant
Pahs smith as and Rey Father q
O'Rielly as master OF ceremonies. Farmers grand
mass comprised the music. The salos were efIec-
Gnnis saprano; Mr. Mun, basso, and the con-
certo parts by well trained volunteer chorus. AT
this and the t which lasted oil
large. The splendid edlfce was simply but very
neatly decorated with evergreens. The altar was
very handsomely dressed. In beautiful letters
across the ante penaiaon were the words "ve-
mite Adoremus." The tabernacle was adorned with
bouquets Of choice flowers. Several OF the other
Catholic churches were also models OF beauty III the
matter OF decoration and richness OF services. AZ
the House OF Prayer, where rituasm Is extensively
observed, there was also midnight service, which
was participated in by quite large congregation.
The interior OF this edlce has recently undergone
great change. The ceilings and walls arenow ra-
diant In oil the glory OF polychromatfc art. here,
too, was there an abundance OF evergreen wreaths
and garlancs The rector, Rev. II. Goodwin oflciated
The musical and religious services at this and morn
Ing service were exceedingly attractive. Trinity
church was crowded usual on such occasions
The music was excellent. and so was an eloquent
sermon, preached by the rector, Rev. DR.. Meir
Smith.
One OF the few places where the day was not ap-
proprately observed was the Soldiers Home. Here
the inmates got into disgraceful row In the after
noon in the course OF which One-armed poor
wretch had his lip nearly bitten Off by savage COM
rade. The injured was arrested on charge OF
drunkenness and a breach of the peace. IL Is not a
little singular that he should be named George Law
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
Christmas in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec, rs, 1868.
Christmas Day was observed in the usual style
here. The weather was clear The Thermometer at
ten O'Clock A. M. showed twenty-four degrees. The
newspapers, without exception, will suspend publ
cation on The day following Christmas, for the frat
time In many years. Among other Christmas cee-
brations to-day the newsboys to the number OF 1e4
were entertained by a sumptuous Christmas dinner
at the Ledger building. MIR. Childs presented about
$4,000 TO the employees OF the Philadelphia Ledger
establishment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
sIAfplAe AEsaAY.

At an early hour yesterday morning Hugh Camp
bell, the bartender at the Magnolia Hotel, No. 2Oe
Chambers street, became engaged in difficulty with
David Quinn and attempted to eject him from the
the course OF which, 1t Is alleged Quinn used knife
stabbng Campbell in the LEFT side innictiAg very
serious wound. The injured man was removed to
the New York Hospital and Quinn, having been ar
rested by officer Thornton, OF the Third precinct Is
detained to await the result Of Campbell's injuries,
the latter being yesterday in very dangerous con.
dlJon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
TIE DAY ELSEWHERE.
Christmas Celebration in washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. rs, 1865.
The celebration OF Christmas to-day was unusually
good. Business being generally suspended the pub-
lie mind was engrossed by the sole idea OF how best
to commemorate the birthday OF our Saviour. All
Of the churches in which services were held and
particularly those Of the Catholics, were crowded
with persons engaged In the usual prayers and cere
monies. The streets presented Lively and ami
mated appearance, being crowded from morning
until late hour at night This evening large
number OF private and public holiday parties appro
priately closed the celebration OF day SO fraught
with good tidlngs To humanity and the country,
which the Christian world will delight to honor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26

house and yesterday arragned before Justice Dodge
at the Jefferson Market Police Court answer the
charge OF burglary. The property found in his pos
session when arrested was recognized by MIR. Sea-
man. Thomas, who certainly does not possess
very attractive physiognomy, In his answer TO the
charge. said that he was twenty-one years OF age,
BIO II in this city, laborer ana had nothing to say.
lie was committed to answer in default Of $4,000
haiI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
In Trenton.

Business was almost entirely suspended yester-
day. Services were held In almost all the churches
In the Irish and German Catholic churches the day
was ushered in with the celebration Of midnight
mass. at which immense congregations assisted.
Balls fairs and festvit es characterized the social
features OF the day. With the exception OF few
arrests for drunkenness and some aDorttve attempts
at creating muses. nothing transpred TO desc
pra 10 ha nen
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
Christmas In Boston.

Boston, Dec. c5, 1858.
The observance Of Christmas to-day was more
general among all classes of citizens than ever be-
fore. Business was entirely suspended. The weather
was cold but pleasant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
CRY IgTELLlaEygE.

TaE WEATHER fzsrsRDAY.-The following record
viii show the changes In the temperature for the
past twenty-four hours, as indicated by the Their
mometer at Hudnups pharmacy, HERALD Building
Hvxay ror INF Ann.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26

on Washington street. the German Mission Sunday
school held their annual celebration. Grace church
beautifully decorated aud festoons OF ever-
greens were twned along the walls IA prOfusion
In st. Marys church, Hoboken, there was solemn
mass, at which the Foster Quartet Club sung.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-14
A NEW PRINCIPLE DssCoyEREc.
Ono EotiIc of Resolvent is Ectter Thar.
Zen Large Bottles OF the Advertised
SarsnpnrilIas. or Direct Dtaretic Hc,n.-
edics.

PHYSICIANS wonder at the extraordinary power q:
RAILWAYS RENOVATING RESOLVEHT in curing
the worst forms Of Scrofulous. Syphoid, Chronic
Skin Diseases and its marvellous power in resolving
caculous concretions afording immediate relief and
consequent cure Of Diseases OF the Kidney, Bladder
Liver, Lungs Pancreas, Spleen. Its rapid influence
in the cure of Diabetes, 1ncontinence or scanty tur
bid, albumnous cloudy uripe its almost instant c!
cacy in stopping itching and painful discharge or
urine, aud its singular power in CURING discharges
from the Uterus and Urctbra, Leucorrhoea, Bloody
Urne, and other unhealthy and Weakening dis
charges;-and inquire wherein the SAlfS APARIL.
LIAM used in the Renovating Resolyont differs fron
ordinary .SdrSdpdriltds Sars ,parilan is the only
principle in Sarsaparilla that possesses cardtlu.
properties oil other parts of the root are inert and
useless. One ounce OF the extract obtained under
Dr. Radway new process for extracting the curative
properties from vegetable substances, contains more
OF the true principle Of cure than twenty pounds Of
the ordinary roots
SARSAPARILLI4N is only one OF tho ipgredierlp
that forms this truly wonderful medicine; and il
the only compensating remedy that communicates
its purifying, cleansing and reinvlgoratiDg proper
ties through the BLOOD, SWEAT. URINE. and
other secrettons, securing harmonious functional.
action OF every depraved organ aud gland in the sy
tenn. If the blood is corrupt, the Resolvent will
mako it pure Ii the Lungs are liberated and sore.
secretng thick phcgm and prurcieDt matter. the
Resolvent will loosen this deposit and repair tho
wasting lung with souLd and healthy material. u
the skin is covered with pImple5, spots, pustulee,
Sores ulcers &C., the Resolvent will quickly
these unuoyances. II mercury is deposited IN the
bones ara has accumulated IN the Bystem, the Re-
solvent will drive it out II the Throat or Bronchial
Glands are liberated. the ResolTent will these
sCns OF Ill early waste. Direct remedies possess
int only exclusive properties, hurttul. they
Increase the functional secretiors OF organ by
suspending the constituent secresons OF others :;
hence compensating remedy ike The Resolvent is
the only means Of permanent cure.
BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY DROP OF BLOOD
impregnated with the Resolvent and absorbed TO.
supply tho waste OF the body, will Eate pure sound
and heathJ flesh and fbr". The 6rSt dose THAI 10
taken commences its work OF puriGcs,ion and III
creasrg the appetite and flesh.