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sUahcaATt's COURT.
The Chittenden VIII Case.
Before Surrogate Tucker.


This interesting proceeding came up yesterday be.
fore the Surrogate for his adjudication !; appears
that Mr.. James @. Spencer was appointed special
guardian over the infant or minor, who is now an
Interesting young lady Of twenty years.
IL s needless to state that the Will was opposed In
the young lady's interest.
The special guardian, Mr.. James G. Spencer pro-
ceeded TO interpose objections before the Surrogate
to the Will. and was proceeding TO offer testimony
in opposition TO tts validity, when he was
requested by the minor herself to withdraw
his opposition and allow the will to be
admitted to probate. The guardian, considering
that it was his duty to oppose the PROBATE OF the
WILL inasmuch as the instrument did not award her
as much as she was entitled TO- presented petition
In the Supreme Court before Judge CardoZo to learn
whether 1t was his duty TO proceed on the opposition
to such probate adhere to the wishes OF the minor
Judge Cardozo decided that he should yield 10 the
wishes Oh the minor aud thereupon the guardian
withdrew his opposition This order OF Judge Car
dozo was presented before the Surrogate, who, on
this and the further facts which appeared before
him In the matter, admitted the Will TO probate.
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George Er0nISa.

This gentleman, well known In New York as an
actor, died yesterday, aged thrty-four years. lie
was born In England during the year 1888 and came
10 this country when chid. At an early age he
embraced the dramatic profession, his first appear
ance on the stage being In st. Louis. lie subse.
quchtly performed low comedy characters In Gin
clpnati and other Western cities. About fifteen
years ago he appeared In this city at the Chatham
theatre, and later at the old and new B0we5y thea
tres. lie afterwards went to the West Indies as
manager OF theatrical company, remaining there
tLree years and meeting with marked success The
last engagement OF Mr.. Brooks was At the Waverley
theatre, on Broadway. lie Yves Mason and leaves
wlQQW, without children
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SUPREME cOuRT-spsc!aL TERM.
The Widening of Robinson Street.
Before Judge Barnard.

In ne Matter or The Application Jor The Extension
81 Park Place, dc.-This was an application for the
appointment OF Commissioners Of Estimate and As
sessment in the above matter. Mr.. T. G. T. Buckley,
OF the firm Of Platt Girard Buckley, appeared as
counsel for Edward Ellsworth John Tranor, Column
bia College, and seventy other owners OF property
affected by the contemplated extension or widening,
anu opposed tne application ior the appointment OF
adjourned over until the It'll OF September
He also presented, under the statute OF 1889, q
petition submitting to the Court the OF James H.
Coleman as a disnterested and proper person to be
appointed one OF the Commissioners In The matter.
This petition was signed among others by the Trus-
tees OF Columbia College, DR.. John Trapor William
u. Astor William Redmond, 8. b. Chittenden, Ed
ward Ellsworth. John Jacob Astor trustee) Ernest
q Conner, George Bliss j. Q. Kinds, William Watson,
Gould Hoyt texecutor, G. II. Lienthal Tepresen-
fative'of the Taylor estate), and large number OF
Others.
The Court took the papers and reserved decision
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YACHTING.

Annual Cruise Of the New York Yacht Club
Tho Race to Newport-Freo Wind and
Splendid Contest Between the Schooner
The Rambler, Magic and Oracle the Win-
nexr.
NEWPORT, August 10, 1850.
more beautiful start was seldom effected. Like
the motion Of well regulated machine the neet
went through Its evolutions with regularity sur
prising as 1t was quick, sure and impressive. Amid
the waving Of cambrlcs and the good wishes or the
community ut large the yachts darted forth TO strug
gle for the honors that awaited them at Newport.
According to the orders OF the Commodore the con-
testants got into line at eight O'Clock, the wind
blowing fresh from the south. Three prizes
were offered two for schooners, one for those over
10 tons told measurement one for those below that
measure and one for sloops. All the regulations OF
the New York Yacht Club were to be observed. with
the exception that there was no allowance OF time.
Only fore and aft sails permitted ana the race
was not to be made within any given time.
The most active preparations were made on board
the yachts at an early hour, and the event was
looked forward 70 with the most lively interest.
The scho0ners got in line opposite the wharf of
the Pequot House, the soops IN line parallel to
It, 200 yards west-southwest OF the same 1t was
thought that the capabilities OF the yachts would
be brought to satisfactory test, there was every
prospect Of sterling breeze outside the harbor The
squadron presented very beautiful aspect the mag
niacent schooner yachts being particularly hand
some. The prizes consisted Of plate. The following
Yachts entered for the race
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NEW YORK CITY.
TIE COURTS.
EMITTED STATES DISTRICT COURT.


ssAfter DarIs''-Motion for n Preliminary IN.
,uuctiou Aguinst Observation-Disclosures De-
nied--Decision.
BY Judge Nelson.
HENRY d. Palmer os. John Z. AcDonough-
following decision In this case was rendered yester-
day.
NELSON, c. J.-This is a motion for q prellmi-
nary injunction to restrain the defendant from
play, called 'London by Night" afterwards
called by the name or title AFTER DARK" me
complainant charges that person by the name
OF Dion Boucicault, OF London, was the author and
that he held an assignment OF the manuscript from
him for and throughout the United States One ofthe
grounds set up by way OF defence IS that there had
been publication OF the drama with the knowledge
and assent OF the author before the assign meu,,
mitted would constitute u complete defence 10 this
motion. The bill AYERS that the play mad never been
dedicated to the public The bill is sworn to by the
complainant The assignment to Palmer Is dated
April 49, 1868. IL appears from the AFFIDAVIT oil the
defendant that long before It's representation in the
city OF New York, which was IN the autumn OF 1865,
the play was in print in the city OF London, and on
Rale with other plays at various book stands kept
publicly in that ci,y that IN the summer or early
In the fall of that year he sent to MS correspondent
afterwards received itsfrom him. woodward, who
makes an afidavlt for the defendant, received
from London copy about the same time. II APP
published In the city OF New YORK on the 3lst OF
October 1868 that this play was on public sale there
printed publication in London was prior to the as
alignment TO the complainant, or that 1t was
made with the consent OF the author, yet taking
into account the fact OF the private copies being on
puDlic sale in the city Of New York, where the com
painant resides, We are OF opinion that as 1t re-
epects the complainant himself, who Is the party
cluslvey Interested In this country case has not
been made that would justify US In granting pre-
lminary Injunction. Some explanation In a more
authentic form than can be made by atidavit should
be made OF the several printed copies SALE as is
shown both In London and in the city OF New YORK.
no IN.
held till the hearing on the peaaings and pro offs.
Motion denied.
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RAILROAD MATTERS IN VERMONT Applications
Will be made to the next Vermont Legislature FOR
the town OF Dorset, thence running through
the towns OF Manchester, Dorset aud Kupert.
ending at the west line Of Pawlet for 4
lington TO Swanton with the right TO bridge Malets
Bay; for an amendment to the charter OF the Misss.
poratons. and for charter for railroad from some
point on tho Vermont and Canada railroads in the
county OF Franklin, to run through the tOwna of
Sheldon, Enosburg, Berkshire and Richford ana
other towns In said county II necessary to the norh
line VI the State In said town Of Richlord,
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Mr.. BLISS, attorney OF the Board, reported that
suits had been commenced by Van Brunt, proprietor
OF the Brooklyn DIAL boat, against the captain OF the
tug Rather for damages for the destruction OF the
jourhed, ana in subsequent secret session
the Board Instructed the attorney to defend
the suit on behalf Of che owner OF the Rat
tier who. Ia sinking the 0fal boat, was acting Tor
the Board OF Health. .-.,. 81 -
The charges pteierrei by assistant Sanitary Super
lntendent StllSs Against Mr.. Lincoln, son OF the
Pras.dept who holds clerkship In the 0t1ce OF DR..
Stiles was also considered in secret session, and
report ordered to be made ut subsequent meeting.
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Yachting In the Bay.

race between the yachts Peerless and Flying
Cloud was announced to take place yesterday from
Tottenville, $. H. but was postponed by consent OF
Mr.. Morgan, OF the Flying Cloud, in consequence of
the illness oil both of the Messrs. Slater, OF the Peer
tween the Flying Cloud and Jobs Yacht Captain
Ellis, the vessels starting OF two O'Clock T. NJ. Up
TO mldnight neither vessel had returned, owing TO
the calm outside ''the HOok.u =
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AVefh6c semPcI"tuo ycStotuay ..ss......fbts
Average temperature for corresponding date last
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS constituted themselves
q committee on appointments yesterday. Several
applications were received aud laid over for future
confederation.
SUDDEN DRArH.--Coroner schirmer yesterday held
90 inquest a. No. ~ Hplgop aeet oyer ps hp0y Of
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or the prize for first class schooners the Magic the
winner In the second class and the Oracle the WIN
ner In the contest for soOps. On the whole the race
was exceedingly well contested, especially towards
the close, and the Rambler deservedly carried the
honors.
The advent OF the squadron at Newport has
created the usual amount OF interest," and The arrival
was hailed with appropriate salutes.
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Passed bas-Eckfords 2; Ontarios, n.
Umphe-Mr II. Grafen, Of the Camden Club, OF Camden
Nj. >
At Rochester yesterday the Eckfords defeated the
Alerts withia score OF 3S to u. The figures may be
accounted for IN part by the absence OF Martin from
the game. He was SO severely indlsposed as to be
obliged TO remain indoors Pnkham pitched Hodes
caught while Jewett played In the field.
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TIE NATIONAL GAME.
March Of the Champion Eckfords.

March of the Champion Eckfords.
On Sunday evening last the Eckfords left this city
on their trip towards the setting sun. On arriving
at Oswego, on Monday, they were met by the men,
bers OF the Ontario Club who exerted themselves
the utmost TO make the stay of the champions agree
able. The latter appeared to he somewhat fatigued
and did not play quite up to their mark. They
outpayed and outbated them, as the following score
Will show
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The WEATHER YEsrERDAY.-The following record
will show the changes In the temperature for the
past twenty-four hours In comparison with the cor.
responding day OF last year Indicated BY the Their
mometer at Hudnurs pharmacy, HERALD Building
Broadway, corner OF Ann street,
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base Ball NOfc7s

The Elysian Fields Cooked alive, yesterday
somewhat as they used to look in days Of yore
There were crowds Of visitors and OF ball players
and all seemed to be quite at home The chief occa-
sion OF tho crowd was the fact that two match
games had been arranged to come of, and good
time was to be expected immediately In the rear
OF Perry's Pavilion, the reconstructed" grounds
the Actives got ham mered by the Got-hamers to
road the Orientas gave the Spartans whipping
the like OF which would have made Leonidas
shake--6s 10 81; that's all.
Fun at Hob0ken to-day. You bet.
The Empire scoIs" will be ON hand to try the mus
Gle and skill Of the 'od fellowsn The latter will be
on hand In fun force and Inc nine Of 1865 will play
against the eld Owing to the limited time allowed
the champion Eckiords to defer their tour 30 that
Martin and Jewett might be on hand to-day. II was
also found impracflcable to import Mr.. Waterman
from Cincinnati. There should be enough present
however, to make up good game without profess
sional aid-that 49, professional pail playing-and
there undoubtedly will be grand gathering of the
sports and supporters OF the club. II Otherwise
they should all be dubbed.
To-day the Eagles and Unions will play at Melrose;
the Athletics OF Brooklyn Will play the AtlantIcs on
the Capltolne, and the Athletes Of Washington
Heights VIII play the Champions at jersey City.
John Kelly, tho representative Of the irrepressbie
family, has gone TO Sharon Springs. lie Is afflicted
with chronic laugh, and has been induced to 90 to
Sharon to make that place look cheerful. The EN-
next, and John will leave Sharon to share In the
sport ana aid the arstocrsctIc attempt which Will
be made TO overcome the Union In favor OF the En-
pire.
The Young Flyaweys VIII play the Independents
at the Union grounds To-day.
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UgTfD STATES MAnsaAl's OFFICE.

The Spanish GunbOats Turned Over to the
Navy Department..
Marshal Barlow received O telegram yesterday
morning from Secretary Fish, relieving him of the
duty OF watching over the Spanish gunboals seized
by him few days ago. The Navy Department the
despatch said would be held responsible henceforth
for their detention.
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COURT CALENDAR-THIs nay.
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

SUPREME OoURr-CHAMBERs.--Nos Ia, 40, 81 90
102, l03. III, l2o, 1873, 142, 154 165. 1,3.
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RAILROADS IN MARyLAND.-Ralroad Affairs are
very lively In Maryland just now. The Cumberland
Valley Railroad after many years OF ipscton, Is at
last to be extended from iIagerstown tdthe Potomac
river and the Cumberland and Ohio canal aud the
proposals for the construction OF tile road and track
have been invited. On reaching the Potomac efforts
will be made to extend the track TO Marnsburg and
winchester. In short time II Ia probable that the
railroads OF PENNSYLVANIA will be connected with the
Southwest by this route. The frat train of cars
passed over the newly completed secionsof the Kent
and Queen Anne's Railroad to Wilmington on Wednes
day, the Delaware Railroad operating the road. This
0pcns 10 trade and travel thirteen miles more OF the
Peniusular Railroad system The Kent Railroad
directors nave contracted with Baltimore firm for
Sufficient iron TO complete their road to Kennedy
vile IL isbelleyed II can be laid BY October l. 81.
Mary's county papers are jnbant over the report
that certain influential capitalists OF Washington
and Pennsylvania Will furnish the capital necessary
for the construction OF the Southern Maryland Rail-
road from washington to Point Lookout. Ground
was broken few DAYS since for the building OF the
Frederick and Pennsylvania Line Kallroad In
Prince Georges county obstacles are being con.
stanty thrown IN the way Of the construction OF the
Baltimore aud Potomac ROAD. Baltimore Alyefica''
August I
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Totals, ........T 81 81 - Totals.......27 II IA
Cube IL. q. Sd !Ss a. s.. gu. IN. 90. Oh.
6s!ssIs,::: ! 5 ! : 8 ; ~ -
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MAfter DarIs,,-Nfotion for n Preliminary IN.
Janction Against NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. De.
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gun was fired from the Rambler Every man was
at his post IN an Instant Strong hands grasped the
ropes ready to hoist the jibs almost III the twlnking
OF an eye. Earnest eyes were directed towards the
Rambler A sharn click WAS heard and in an In
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-24
ppTp RAILWAY.

TgE GREAT THROUGH ROUTE TO THE East
This company now control and operate thirteen
hundred miles of road, extending from Cincin-
matt, Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and Rochester
to New York.
1t is Of the six feet gauge, nearly q third Wlder
than other roads, enabling the company to con-
struct and use coaches correspondingly larger
and more comfortable. It's track has been placed
in thorough repair by the substitution OF steel
rails At such points az subjected to the great
est service, and whore tho highest rate Of speed
is required to be made.
New and improved sleeping coaches accompany
all night trains. They are heated by steam, per-
fectlv ventilated, contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern improvements.
Excellent dining saloons are located at con
venient points upon the line, where ample time
is allowed for meals.
Three express trains daily are run from the
| western termiui of the road to Now ork Withon
change, making as quick time as by any othe'
route. On,
| The long distance run without change--So'
milcs-and the spacious accommodations OF ~
broad gauge coaches, especially commend TN
| route to families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line can be ootalhe'
at all principal ticket Offices throughout IN
| country.
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THE ADMINISTRATIONS OF JUSTICE TO
CRIMrSALs--We publish elsewhere 10 'hs
paper q communication from MI d. ~
Walsh on this subject, from which we q"
sent in some respects, ye, have not for that
reason refused it place in our columns
so far as the article, either IN purpose UT
effect, directs attention TO the imperfect ao'
minis,ration of criminal law, and complains
of il, we heartily endorse i. but We cannot
too strongly or emphatically dissent from
the quasi justification or pallstion Of mob
law which we think permeates it. In coun'
tries in which no civil government has
been established, but which are yet occupi'
ed by civilized people pursuing business Az
ocations, vigilance committees may be 'ol'
Grated, and their summary punishment OF
offenders justified as q necessityj but no.
where under heaven can mob violence be
justified # civil government is organized
aud courts are open to administer law and
do justice. If Judges are too ienient and
uries are corrupt, mob violence only be-
comes an aggrayation of terrible evil
The very best attestation community can
give Of its regard for law and order, and its
respect for the rights of others, is its perfect
acquiescence in the judgments OF courts,
which our system of government wisely
makes the Gnal erbiters Of oil disputes be-
tween the public and individuals, as well ss
between individuals themselves. To appeal
from their judgments to an irresponsible
infariated mob, is not only pernicous and
dangerous a. precedent, but is itself Tia
grant violation Of all law, and should never
be conniyed at by any law.sbiding commu
nifty. The mob that to-day executes sum
mary punishment upon man deserving tn
severest penalty of the law, may to morrow
in a frenzy Of sudden excitement, take tn
life of an innocent man. Every member o
society has perfect right, no matter wha
his offence, to a judicial trial accordin
. 10 the rules Of law and evidenc
as they are established at tho time OF tn
commission Of his offense, and every q
temp, to deprive him of his rights IN tn
respect, is q dangerous assault upon III
whole system Of government under write
= constitutions and established principles
D law.
As to the complaint against respectabI
Q attorneys appearing tor the defense of erin
inals, we see nothing objectionable in
+ A before intimated, even very bad men d
!, not, by crime, forfeit their right to triala
cording to law and the rules of evdenc
u and there is nothing improper in respec
. able attorney appearing in court and d
e manding it for his client, and if he cam
q be convicted except in violation OF these
NJ is his duty to prevent such conviction
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THE DAVENPORT & ST. PAUL RAILROAD.
This enterprise, We are glad to learn from
the Davenport papers, is now to be regard
ed as assured to our neighboring city. The
road has been located from Davenport to
De Witt, where it will intersect the Chicago
y Northwestern road, to which point the
President and Executive committee Of the
company have advertised for proposals for
grading and bridging it. This We confess
has the appearance of business. Although
we have frequently twitted our neighbors
about their saying SO much and accomplish
ing so little in this enterprise, we congratu.
late them upon the cheering prospects of an
early construction of at least a portioa OF
SO desirable railroad connection.
The road is located, we learn, from the old
Fair Grounds near Perry aud Locust streets
Norih-essterly via the Southeast corner o.
Pine Hill cemetery, thence to the Eight
Mile House, thence through Long Grove &
| tbs Wapsie river, and from there to Dewitt
distance of twenty-five milese. The roat
to Wheasland. if built, will tap this line tel
! miles North Of Davenport.
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Mail Routes.

Mail Routes.
CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-.rrives at
$3.50 A. N. and $3.50 P. Nj. Closes 1T 1920 A. M.
and Q P. M.
PORT BYRON MAIL--vis Wstsrtown, lamp
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and Cordovs, AZ
riyes at l0.40 A. M. Closes p. M.
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by oArs) daily, Leaves
IA. NJ, and arrives 5 P. M. Orion and An
dover are supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-arriyes at 1888
A. NJ. aud 1906 P. NJ. Closes at M. and
lOP.M
ALRD0 MAIL-viA Camden Mills, AndAlu-
sia, Edgingtsn, Hamlet, Psryton, Aledo, High
Point New Boston, Keithsburg, Oquawka, 70
oquawks Junction, (sagetown), leaves daily
between 8 . A. NJ, and arrives at $3.50 T. M.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, Haslitt, Buff
falo Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, Copper
Greek, and Millersburg, goes BY this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL-via Presumption, Sues,
| Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
| Riohland Grove TO Monmouth, leaves Tues
| days, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. NJ
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri.
day at P. NJ. Centre Ridge 10 supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once a week. Ar
rivss Friday ling, at O'Clock, and leave
Saturday morning, at 9 O'Clock.
SWED0NIA, via Rural, twice week arriVe
Tuesday and Fridays, at 4.3OP. NJ :, and leave
| Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1850 A. M
This route terminates at New Windsor
ofice hours from T:C0 A. M. to 500 p. N.
AsB- Sundays, open from to 10 Am.
NJ. B. OSBORN, Post Master.
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Drowned But ALIvE.-A little girl nam.
ed Ann Delffs, fell into the river at Dessaints
Saw Min in East Davenport yesterday after.
noon, and hoated down the stream about
one half mile before she was rescued. When
taken out she was apparently liteless. DR..
Bell was called in and after making vigor-
GUS efforts to restore her, with doubtful sue,
cess, be resorted to the use of an electro
galvanic instrument, and By applying the
negative pole to her foot and the positive to
the back of her head, she gave a sudden
start, and was soon fully alive and consci
Gus, and explained the circumstances of her
falling into the water.
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May Bros,

"open to the world-We defy compeo'on'
Just opened full stock of dry goods lahNe0
notions, for the fall market, Come and see our
splendid stock of Merlnos, Empress Cloth, lr'sn
poplins, colored Alpacs', and other Dire" goo''
too numerous to mention. We make aspecIal''!
~ black Alpacas which we offer at q great bar
gain. Ylanuels, shawls, Yankee Notions, 10
siery, and white goods at all prices
Come and price our goods before purchasing