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nea, In our account of the fire yeste1

.HeAp In our account of the fire yester-
day, we neglected to speak particularly
of the services rendered by many of our
citizens, among whom we may mention
Senator Clark, Col. Suy dam, John Y.
Brokaw, Mr.. Sweet, L. Wade, besides
a great number of others. Mr.. Sweet
is now employed by Mr.. Brokaw, but
formerly worked for Mr.. Lum. At the
breaking out of the fire, he rushed into
the factory, and severing two large
belts, brought them out safely.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30
City 9ten1s.
Reading Matter on every page.
ELIZABETH POST OFFICE.


From New York. Jersey City, Newark, Morris and
Essex Railroad and all points North and East, at
A. M. and 7.30 P. NJ.
From New York, North and East, at p NJ.
From Elizabethport at 8 A. M.
From Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
all points South, and Southwest at SIS and IL 20
A. NJ. and 705 P. NJ.
From all points on the line Of Central Rail Road
New Jersey at P. NJ.
From Union, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday,
at 10 A. NJ.
MAILS CLOSE.
For Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and all
points South and Southwest, at e. $780, and 1890 A.
NJ. and $50 P. NJ
For all points on line of Central Rail Road of New
Jersey at 7 A. NJ.
For Newark and Morris aud Essex Rail Road at 10
80 A. NJ and $50 p NJ.
For New York, Jersey City, and all points north
and east at $50 and 1880 A NJ. and $50 p. NJ.
For Elizabethport at s P. NJ.
For Union, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
1915 A. NJ c. HARRIS, P. NJ.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

NEW FIRM.-Our readers are notified
that Mr.. Charles A. Adams has disposed
bf his interest in the coal and wood
|rade, at No. rs Broadway, Elizabeth
port, to Messrs. Oscar B. Robinson and
g. L. Sullivan-young men who have
Fhe capacity, as well as sufficient enter
prise to conduct the business in sue
cessful manner. They are prepared to
furnish everything in their line at low
prices, and we be speak for them. lib
eral share of the public favor.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

EGsn The increased travel on the
orse-railroad, has made it necessary to
add another car on the Port line The
cars will run every fifteen minutes, COM
mencing on Monday next. Where is
the cold fogy" who predicted the fail
ure of the Elizabeth and Newark Horse
Railroad Company, and the ELIZABETH
DAILY MONITOR Echo answers
whar?
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

nDr" Another little boy had foot
crushed at the cordage works a few
days since. After the little White boy
had been injured his companion was die
rected to take charge of the machine,
and shortly afterward met with Sc
we're accident. 1t was thought yester-
day that it would be necessary to am
putate his foot.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30
RSg- The editor of this paper has r

Beg The editor of this paper has re-
|ceived a very kind letter from his old
commander, Maj. Gen. James Stewart,
Jr., congratulatory on the accession of
our silver leaf" The General adds
that he leaves on the 10th of May, with
a small party for trip across the CONT
nent He has our best wishes for a
great deal of pleasure, and his safe re-
turn to his friends.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30
Ras~ In 1881, there were only six post

RsS- In 1881, there were only six post
offices in New Jersey-Newark, Eliza
BEETHOVEN, Bridgeton, (now Railway
New Brunswick, Princeton and Tren-
ton. The total of their receipts, for the
year ending October 5, 1871, was five
hundred and thirty dollars, of which
the postmasters received one hundred
and eight dollars and twenty five cents
leaving four hundred and twenty one
dollars and seventy-five cents as the
net revenue.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

nea. The peach, pare and cherry
trees hereabouts are covered with
white clouds of blossoms, and the pros
poets are that there will be large yealds
OF these fruits the present season. The
apple crop throughout this section, we
are told, also promises well. A good
crop Of fruits will do much toward dis
sipating the evils of life.
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Ma The Observation-Disclosures

nea- The half-choked-to-d eath-with-
dust-people, along Elizabeth avenue
and Jersey street, yesterday partially
recovered, the rain having allayed the
dust sufficiently to allow them to ven
ture into the streets. We believe that
the prayers of many ladies were yester-
day answered, but they must "keep on
praying.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

Col. Harris, postmaster, has sent us
a corrected list of the arrival and clos
ing of the mails. Those who maintain
correspondence will do well to post
themselves by referring to the mail Ia
BILE in another place.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

gsA-, The little son of Mr.. Michael
White, who had his hand injured at the
Cordage Works few days since, was
compelled to have his arm amputated
on Wednesday last-the operation be-
ing very skillfully performed by DR..
James S. Green. The little fellow is
doing very well.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

ARRIVED. new and beautiful or
gan for the Broad street Baptist Church
has reached our city, and workmen are
engaged in re-erecting it in position.
1t will be tried next week, after which
a grand exhibition will be given.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

aea- A small steam tug now makes
daily trips up the creek towing vessels,
barges, &C., from the Port. No less
than three boats were towed up to the
city ON Wednesday last.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

H6~ The Assistant Street Commits
sioner, who is very early bird, re-
ports white frost, at an early hour this
morning, but expresses the belief that
no damage was done the buds thereby.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

sea- Mr.. G. Fl. Vogle, telegraph ope-
rator, at the depot, has very impor-
tant dispatch for Wilson Waddingham,
dated Boise City, Idaho. Mr.. Vogle
has been unable to find the above-na-
med person.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

DSs~ Buckley's Serenaders, known to
every man, woman and child in the
country, will give an inimitable per-
Torrance at Library Hall on Saturday
evening. We suppose that we cannot
recommend them too highly. G. Swaine
Buckley will be present. See adver
tisement.
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nA Our friend. Mr.. Freeman

49,. Our friend, Mr.. Freeman T.
Winans, builder, has recently purchas
ed the oyster interest from Mrs. j. G.
Ogden, who has conducted the business
since the death of her husband. Mr..
Winans intends to enlarge the business
if possible We wish him the greatest
success in his undertaking.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

CONCEIVABLE. - The Veteran Zou,
ayes held a meeting at the armory last
evening, the members subscribing for
ty-six dollars towards the Soldiers and
Sailors Monument
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

ReA. Mr.. Oscar Marsh, carpenter, is
building another new house on South
Broad street for Mr.. A. V. Dimock, to
cost $4,000 Southwark, at present,
the course of our city is extending.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

nA- The ladies of Trinity Church in :
tend giving a grand promenade concert
and festival at the Arcade Assembly
Rooms, on the 18th of May. Music by
the 23d Regiment Band
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

SURPRIsING.-We have gained TWEEN
ty-fve new subscribers every day during
the past week. What paper in New
Jersey can approximate.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

nsAs A Committee from the Young
Mems Christian Association will hold o
prayer meeting in the county prison
this evening.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

r@- Rev. E. empshall has consent
ed to preach one of the series of SER
mons on Temperance, of which due no.
tice will be given.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

Mr.. Herman Wendt, of this city, last
week received patent for Shears and
Scissors, and assigned the same to Mr..
Henry Seymour & Company.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

neHsp The Monumental Union hold q
regular meeting at the Court House to-
morrow evening. Plans for the Monu-
ment will be reported by the Commit
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

H@- Prayer meeting of the Sons of
Temperance at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association on Sunday
afternoon, aAfour o'clock.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30

Hea- Chief Keron detailed squad Of
men to guard the lumber, &C., at Mr..
Lrum's place on Wednesday evening.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30
FRESH GROUND FLOUR,

From and selected wheat, in barrels sacks OF
x, 4 and q Barrel Packages, neatly put up for ia
mily use, and delivered to all parts of the city.
Also, every variety of MILL! STUFFS, such as
Rye Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Graham Flour, White
and Yellow Corn Meal Wheaton Grits, Hominy,
Samp, Dat Mer Wheat and Rye Middliags, Ground
Corn and Oats Feed, Cracked Corn, Wheat and Rye
Bran. Oats thoroughly cleaned by the Bushel OF
Bag
Wheat screenings, Corn, Oats, Rye Buchwheat
in small ar large Quantities, delivered free OF
charge to all parts of the city or to the a!lroad
depots for Shipping.
Orders left at our New Store 2O7 Broad street,
sent through the Post Office, given to our Team
sters, will receive prompt attention.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-30
City Flour Mills
Harris Brothers,
Merchants, MiIIers & MaChinists

TIAvING recently furnished their Mills with
L l. the latest and most approved Machinery, are
prepared to furnish the trade and private families
with the choicest quality of
The New York herald., 1869-04-28
LONG ISLAND.

TUE FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT AT Fosters
MEApows.--Thc mysterious death OF Mrs. Chas. New
man. at Fosters Meadows, In Queens county. about
ten O'Clock on Monday morning, has excited u great
deal OF suspicion and the sad affair may yet prove
10 have been hold crime. ON Monday evening
Coroner Hendrickson emparellcd jury and re-
paired to the premises. where the body was exhib-
tied, and some OF the jurymen ut the rendition OF
the verdict, were at loss whether 20 agree upon q
verdict of death from burning or whether TO render
II s'by injuries received at the hands OF some malt
cious person. However, after much delay aud dis
cusson. the Jury returned verdict OF "death from
injuries received by burning"
ALLEGED Posr OFFICE ROBBERY AT FLusHrNG.-
Charles Il. Lincoln, Jr., clerk IN the Post office ut
Flushing, l.. l.. was yesterday arrested by special
agent Gayler, OF the Post once Department, on
charge OF secretng and embezzng valuable letter
and taking the money contained In It, Many COM
paints had been received by the Post ONCE Depart
nent OF the loss OF money letters passing through
the Flushing Post ONCE IL Ia alleged that the money
taken from one such letter was found on the person
of the accused and that he made confession of his
guilt. lie was taken before United states Commits
sioner Jones, In Brooklyn, and committed for exami-
nation.
The New York herald., 1869-04-28

THE MoRTALITy.-There were 144 deaths In this
city during the past week. Consumption. as usual,
carried than any other disease. 90 being the
record therefor. Deaths from scarlet fever were
10. pneumonia 10, and commissions. IL. Of the de-
ceased 81 were men, 30 women, 81 boys and 81 girls.
BODY lpENTIPIED.-The body Of the woman found
drowned at the Atlantic Dock on Monday was iden-
tilted yesterday as that OF Mrs. Sullivan, who, IL
appears LETT her home on the 1st OF January TO look
after her husband. who was employed on canal.
boat lying at the foot OF King street. Coroner Jones
held an inquest over the body, when o verdict In
accordance was rendered.
ARREST OF ALLEGED BURGLARs.-Three coored
men, named r. T. and G. A. Moore and ID. Tutte,
were arrested and taken before Judge Croswel yes-
terday on q charge Of having broken into the store
and stable OF Carson Schrieer the unterny road,
on the night OF the 22d Inst, and stealing therefrom
quantity OF liquors aud cigars aud horse aud
wagon, valued IN all ut about 500. The accused
pleaded not guilty and were remanded 20 jail for
trial.
ANOTHER MISSING wuLrAMsBuRGER.- Francis
Nicholas "a clerk In the Williamsburg Gas Com
pany's oflce has been missing from his residence,
No. a. South Ninth street. since Sunday last and his
friends inform the police that they are alarmed for
his safety. The missing man IL q native OF France,
twenty-nne years OF age stout built, i've feet six
and q hall inches In height OF dark complexion,
with heavy black mustache and imperial. lie had q
watch and cham and about forty dollars In money
wnen he left hts home on Sunday last
MEETING OF THE KINGS County BOARD OF ST.
PERyIsoHs.-The Kings County Board Of super
visors met yesterday afternoon Supervisor Osborne
In the chair Several communications were re-
ccived from various military organizations asking
the hoard 10 provide them with drili rooms The
mtee. with power. supervisor Faran offered
resolution liking the salaries Of the Superntendens
The New York herald., 1869-04-28
FATAL RuNovea CASUALTY.

One Child Killed and Another Terribly In
jured-Arrest and DISCHARGE Of the Driver.
A Iamehtable occurrence. resulting IN the death of
one child and the dangerous injuring of another,
tooK place Yesterday morning in Washington, near
Albany street. 1t appears that John r. Callahan, in
the employ, as driver, OF firm at the above loca-
tion carelessly left his horse attached to heavy
truck, standing In the street unhitched. In Few
moments afterward the horse took fright and run
ming on the sidewalk, knocked down and ran over
ErIdget Butler, two and hall, ana Kate
Donovan, dve years of age who sat IN
the doorway of their parents residence, No. 13o
washington street. The little girl Bridget Butler
WAS almost instantly killed ana Kate Donovan so
severely injured that 1t s thought impossible for her
to recover. Callahan, the driver, was arrested by
the Twenty-seventh precinct police and taken to the
Liberty street station house to await the result OF an
lnquisiton. Coroner Flynn subsequently held an
inquest on the body Of deceased, when II appeared
that accused, on stopping his horse IN front OF his
employers premises (Messrs. Pallentne Il Sonsl
secured the lines to the ''manager" in the usual
manner. and had gone inside. when the horse took
fright ana ran away. The evidence showing no
blame on the part OF Caahan, the driver, the jury
rendered verdict of accidental death. Callahan
was accordingly discharged from custody.
The New York herald., 1869-04-28

met him; he wanted to know what his as life would be
worth without me. ! told him d1d not know;
he asked me whether I liked the other party
better than did him; told him dld; he asked me,
if had my choice. which would do-leave the
other party or give my ,i nei ! os, sain,
"Gve my rfe;" he tried TO draw s, my ta al,ea. en-
volyer: asked him 10 LEI me have II; he sad + was
not loaded; | asked HIM to let me see wbe her u
was when he fired the pistOl ran through the
house cryng murder p and when In fhe ha heard
two more shots Martin wanted TO see me after, but
told the bystanders TO take h,m awav; was IN the
psrlor when ! was shot; Martin was intoxicated
Sunday and last night, hut was sober to-day;
/ identify the prisoner here present as Edward
Martin Jr., the n an thar shot me.
Dr. John Beach examined the patient, wnom ne
found in q critical condition, but states ihat she
NAV possibly recover. Sle Ia under treatment at
her boarding house. where he shooting occurred.
The Jury. after nearing all the evidence, rendered
the following
VERDICT:
sThat Mittie Clark came to her injuries by pistol
shot wound at the hands OF Edward j. Martin, Jr',
at No. 55 Amty sfreer. ADr 27, 1851"
On The above verlict the Coroner committed Mar
tin TO the Tombs 10 await the result OF his vlctim's
inlurIes He is native OF louisville KY, lives al
No. 679 Broadway and mas no business.
The New York herald., 1869-04-28
eauaI CslENNAp-Inis DAY.

SUPREME COURT CIRcUIT.-Part 2.-Adjourued
for the term.
SPECIAL TERM.-Issues OF Law and Fact.-Nos
2F6 l45 ls5, l66 197, 321, 295, 93 16i, 2s6, 1874.
Demurrcra-NOs. 2S, 29.
MARINE CoURT-TRIAL TERM.-Nos. 200l, 2323
24S4 1852, 1865 1851, 2630.
COURT OF GENERAL SEssTONs.-The People vs,
Matthias ]. RosenbrocN, burglary, Same VS.. Freder-
lex q. Hunt, George Soren alias Armstrong, Charles
NJ. Case, alias Chase, obtaining money by false
pretenoes; Same vs. Nannette Sperry, OBJ
tanning goods by false pretences, grand lar
ceny; Same vs. Caroline Nelilnger, grand lar
ceny; Same vs.. Michael KalIschkey, bigamy;
same vs.. Floyd Franklin, grand larcenyI
Same VS.. Thomas Nolan, James Harper, John VI.
Sheridan, burglary; Same vs. Lewis White burglary;
Same VS.. Philip Manheimer. receiving stolen goods
Same VS.. John Lyla. felonions assault and battery
Same vs.. Thomas Simnis Charles Latimer recelv.
ing stolen goods. Same vs.. Lena Palmer, larceny;
Same VS.. Christian Frey, grand larceny same vs.
Charles King, grand larceny; Same VS.. William +.
White grand larceny; Same VS.. James Kelley. Duf,
garv; Same vs. Patrick Hanley, attempt at burglary
Same vs.. Charles Cohen, George Fisher burglary;
Same vs.. Charles Moran, assault and battery; same
VS.. James Kelly feOnious assault and battery; same
VS.. Michael Frie Patrick CLANCY, robbery.
The New York herald., 1869-04-28
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Judge Bedford.

Before Judge Bedford.
Assistant District Attorneys Hutchings ana Tweed
appeared yesterday for the prosecution. The Grand
Jury brought III number OF indictments and re
sumed the discharge Of their duties.
GRAND LARCENIEs.
Morris Loeb and Edward Wilson pleaded guilty to
grand larceny, the indictment charging them with
having on the 10th inst stolen seventy.nve dollars
worth OF caps, the property OF Isaac b. Kleniert
Tho goods were taken from boy In the street. The
Judge said II bold larceny and Sc tenced each
Of the prisoners to the state Prison Tor nve years.
John Williams pleaded guilty to burglary In the
third degree. ON the night OF the 18th Instant he
burgarlOusly entered the premises 0l John h. Morr
son, 70 Vandam street, aud stole set OF harness.
He was sent TO the State Prison for two years.
Charles surrart, who was charged with stealing a
pocketbook containing forty dollars IRON Frederick
Glattner, on the l4th instant pleaded guilty and was
remanded Tor sentence
The only case disposed OF by the Jury was an in.
dictment preferred against a young man named
Thomas Brown for stealing, on the 1lth March,
silver chalice from q French Catholic church on
Sixth avenue. The prisoner confessed hts guilt to
the treasurer OF the church at the time of his arrest
and told the officer that he sold the cup to man III
Eighth avenue. The only question ON the tfial was
whether the offence was grand or petty larceny.
Mr.. hutcnings, who conducted the prosecution,
claimed that the act was sacrllegous ana that the
value OF the cup was proved to be more thah twenty
Judge Stuart forcibly contended before the jury
tnat hs client was only Ruty OF @ ,e , Or o
doubt on the question OF value by rendering Ver-
Judge Bedford. In passing sentence, said:-- Brown,
under stand that your associates are bad, and that
you and they have been suspected Of several laIce-
mes perpetiated upon this church. You have been
tried and convicted of an offence which unqueston-
ably demonstrates ut once 10 INV mind o mean dis
position, bastard spirit and depraved heart; and
hold that any who is wicked enough to steal 50
1acred q vessel as chalice from the altar oil q
church Is one deserving of the extreme penalty Of
the law. The jury have found YOU guilty of petty
larceny and feel IL my duty to mee out the severee'
penalty lnown 10 the law.
The New York herald., 1869-04-28
TIE vlsEY sT7EET HON eide.
Corouer's Investiga iOn--verdict Against the
Prisoner.

Prisoner.
Coroner Flynn yesterday held an inquest at his
Office on the body OF A lbert Summons. the man who
died at his residence, No. 303 East Twenty-sixth
street. from the effects OF cut on the left forearm
with cleaver. alleged to have been in the hands Of
Henry waldeyer at lO4 vesey street, the 9th inst,
as heretofore fuzzy reported.
Wa'stein Fox, Of 100 Washington street, deposed
to taking deceased to the New York Hospital arter
being cut. 10 have his woHnd dres -ea.
Ann Gien, servant in the saloon where the oc.
currcnce took place, deposed:-Ileard deceased ask
the prisoner to treat on account OF using the stone
to grind his knives; the prisoner said. "Look out.
have got kniie' deceased then said "Did you
ever see Frenchnan who was afraid of knife ?"
at the time tapping prisoner on the breast de-
ceased tapped prisoner second time. when the
latter let the knife down on his arm; witness cried
out to decease that he was cut when the accused
said 1t was his own fault,
DR.. William Shine, who made post morfem eX-
animation 0f the body, deposed that death was
caused by pyemia. tia result OF the injuries re-
ceved The jury rendered a verdict aranst the ac-
cused and he was committed to the Tombs. Wal
dyer is twenty four wears of age nalve OF Germany
and lives at 324 West Forty.sec0nd street. There
seemed 10 have been no motive Tor the commission
of hn act
The New York herald., 1869-04-28
MARINE C1UaT-pAaT |.
Transfer Of Carriage Interest--Imp0rtnnt "a
Carmen.
Before Judge Curtis.

Before Judge Gurus.
ViUidgl OSterHleyeT Us, Thomas II. CoaltdS.--This
was an action to recover note for 1884. which
had been paid sl31 So The defence set up was fail
ure of consideration and also counter claim to re-
The evidence showed that the paintiG was employed
by the firm Of Day & Halsey to do their carting;
that custom exists among the carmen OF this
city OF selling their Individual risht and
good VIII to the cartlng done by them Tor
their regular employers; that the plaintlff
had represented to the defendant that he had the
carting OF Day TIalsey, and that IL was In con-
slider alton OF plaintiffs transfer OF his interest herein
to the defendant; that the note referred TO in the
complaint was given Dv the latter to the former.
The evidence further showed that Day & Halsey as
sented TO the arrangement Tor the transfer OF the
cafting, telling Coultas at the Time that lie could
have the carting iOr the firm so long as he did 1t
properly. Evidence was also adduced showing that
tue defendant Coultas, having undertaken and for
a time performed the specified work. was discharged
for negligence and Eattent0n to the business OF Day
A Halsey. These facts being put In evidence, Judge
That Notwithstanding the existence OF such custom
that proved with regard to the transfer oil this
Garage interest 1t could not be binding in Its opera
ton third parties unless assented TO by the and
that in this case no real consideration passed be-
tween the paintin and defendant unless the ar
Iangement between them Was ratified by Messrs.
Day 4 Ilaisey some one having authority TO
ACT IN their benalf; that 1t was a question dor the
Jury TO determine whether, under all the circum-
stances such an assent and ratification were given
by thus nrm or by their direction, and that while in
many cases the question Of consideration was clearly
one 10 be determined by the law, In this case 1t was
question OF fact for the jury to decide on all the
proof submitted either side whether or not there
question: The jury found Tor the painti In the full
nln0unt Claimed.