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The New York herald., 1869-04-21

Total Loss About One Hundred nnd Fifty
Thousand Dollars-Thc Brooklyn Warehouse
in Charge of tho SherifF-.Ieeting Of the
Victims.
The statement published In tho HERALD on Sun
day reference to the absconding and defalca-
ton of Mr.. Z. Ii. PECK. OF the warehouse firm Of
Parker Il Peck still continues to create excitement
and interest among those interested in our ware.
it Is now alleged that the absconding partner OF
the firm has but little money with hinl-probably
noG more than few hundred dolars-and that the
missing funds were not taken by hin lately, but
have been used at various times during tue last Two
wears for paying certain losses sustained by Mr. Peck
In consequence Of unfortunate gram speculations at
the West, into which ne entered between two and
Mr.. John W. Mott, President Of the United states
Warehouse Company, applied to Judge Gilbert for
an injunction restraining the delivery OF any Caor-
MIA wheat oats or corn from the warehouse, on the
ground that the bulk OF those cereals now stored
there belongs to the company when he represents.
aud that the removal of any Of them on the
demand OF private parties WILL work injury
to that corporation. The Judge granted the
injunction, wnich Is based on afidavits and q CON-
paint setting forth alleged fraudulent practices on
the part Of the and praying that the
is IN store be fully identified by the parties
claiming ownership OF the same and Judicial deter
minaion be had Of the legal questions growing out
sheriff Campbell on receiving the order Of the Court
proceeded immediately to execute It, and his deputies
now have the warehouse under their charge. Diner
of opinion arose. early In the day relative to the
proper Interpretation OF the order. Several parties
who had gram the establishment desired to remove
t,c0ntendng that the injunction order did not AFFECT
them; that 1t applied only to certain other kinds OF
grain, the ownership OF which Is claimed Dy the
Unted states Warehouse Company. The Sheriff,
however, construed the Injunction to imply q total
prohibition OF removal, and refused to allow any
transfer OF the grain until proper order mad been
obtained for that purpose. A partial examination
into the AFFAIRS Of the warehouse shows that the
full amount OF missing grain Is sGl6 bushels; Of
which 122,5Z are Of corn and 783ls of OATS
The money value or the missing property-the
total amount OF the delacatlon-is now estimated
ut about $l600Uc, or sl0000o less tnan the losses
were first thoagnt TO be.
A meeting OF tue holders OF the storage receipts
OF Parker Peck was held yesterday al the once Of
the Guarantee and Indemnity Company, wnen q
committee was appointed consisting Of Messrs.
George Wade A. Il. Orr, James 4. Wallace, ID. 4. Al
bertson, j. III. Abbot and j. w. Mott TO examine the
warehouse and books OF Parker a Peek anu report
the amount OF grain remaining Ia the building.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
United STATES CGnassluasss' COURT.
Alleged Fraudulent Bankruptcy-The Case O
tLe Walk Rrathers.

Alleged Fraudulent Rankruptcy-The Case OF
the Walk Brothers.
Before Commissioner White.
The United States cs. Vaik Brothers.-The exami-
nation OF witnesses for the prosecution was con-
tnued to-day. Mr.. Tuska testified that he bought,
between November aud December 10, 1868, when
Walk Brothers'had filed their bankrupt papers, over
$25, 600 worth OF sugars, whskeys and general gro
csres The bills were presented and showed that In
November q and December the bankrupts sold
sugars to Tuska at ten cents per pound which was
below the marke ct price, as shown by M, Wiechers
a reiiner OF sugars and large dealer. On the cross
examination Mr. Edwin James. counsel for NalSs
asked the witness II ne was Lot one
OF the vigilance committee OF merchants
who were interested IN this case. He
said yes. Mr.. Mehean, OF counsel for the
creditors, remarked thatshe had observed that Mr.
Jamess questions were inteiiSed 10 pe sneer a. .e
honest merchants-tlat II ~ James would max . ne
snti sneers he must expect to hear 'e t had
committee were properly alter thieves -'
robbed honest men.
Frederick seymour was examined and testified
that lie was carlman for Walk Brothers since 1866;
thai during that time Mr.. Schoonmak was clerk
and bookkeeper OF Walks IN Chambers street; that
since their failure he worked for Schoonmaker, who
had bought the truck and horses that he drove for
Walks; that ScnooHmaker had an ofice in Duane
street, ana he sent goods lately 10 the same stores
the Walks had before their failure IN December last.
The examination was then further adjourned.
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SUPPOSED SUICIDE Of A DRUGGIST.
He is Found Dend In n Store-Post-yIortcm

n StOre-fOstsluOrtcnt
Examination by Coroner schirnler.
James Walker. native OF England and about
City years OF age was thorough druggist and also
gentleman OF finished education. Unfortunately
for him, however, for years past he has been al.
dicted to drinking to excess which cast blight
over him aud seriously impaired his usefulness.
About four years ago Mr.. Walker opened a
drug store In BROOKLYN, aud was doing nouplshing
business: but owing TO his Incorporate habits the
store was neglected, friends lost confidence IN him,
and he became reduced to want. Subsequently he
became an inmate OF the Inebriatc Asylum, Brook.
lyn, aud there great change for the better was
wrought In him. FOR the last few weeks Walker
has been In the habit OF calling at the drug store
OF Dr. ". u. Wilson, coruer OF New Chambers
and james streets, and occasionally took charge OF
the store during the absence OF Dr wilson,
About eleven O'Clock on Monday night walker en-.
tered DR.. WILSON'S store, SAID he had been drinking
gun, aud asked permission to remain there oil night.
This was granted, and Walker lay down on q sofa,
after which DR.. Wilson secured his place and went
home, with the understanding that Walker should
open tne store N the morning aud wait the Doctors
arrival AT haif.past egnt O'Clock A. M. DIR. Wilson
came down tovn and on reaching his place was
nstonshed To find II stl closed lie entered the store
believing that something was wrong, and on making
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examination discovered Walker lying dead on tho
sofa. Coroner Schirmer Was immediately MOULDED
when DIR. Cushman, Deputy Coroner, proceeded 70
the place, and alter examining the body directed
to be removed to tue Morgae for post t-morlem ex.
animation. In the pockets OF deceased were iound
several letters OF Recommendation, private letters
money. From the fact that deceased had
been in the habit OF taxing morphine
it Is strongly suspected he had become tired OF Ire
and swallowed u dose OF poison for the purpose OF
Terminating an existence Which had become irksome
" him. This, however, will be determined by ex.
alnlnlng the stomach and other internal organs OF
the body. The relatives and friends OF Mr.. Walker
in England are said to be Of the highest respecta-
bility.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
SUPREME C0BRT-sesiasl TENN.
The 0ly,npic Theatre Litigation.

Before Judges Clerke, Sutherland and lngraham.
BOlLeS, Recetuer. Us. DilB.-This was motion ~
the defendant for trial OF the original case in
which Judge Potter, at SPECIAL Term, decided Mr.
Duff to be but mortgage IN possession. Mr.. Duf's
counsel not being present on Monday when the case
was called, plaIntiff's counsel, Mr.. Tbayer with
some difficulty had II postponed to another day.
When II was again called counsel being sun absent,
Mr.. Thayer, to avoid motion 10 OPEN the defdllts
asked leave TO submit the case, with leave TO Jife
oter side submit their points, in pace of taking
default. After some discussion leave was granted.
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commencing with al am the resurrection and tho
uen and at its conclusion the procession reformed,
with the police and the escort OF marines preceding
the hearse and relatives friends and comrades OF
the deceased following IN carriages. u passed up
Thirty NTH street to Fifth avenue, down TO Thirty
fourth street, out OF Thrty-lourth street 70 Eighth
avenue, down Eighth avenue to Thirtleth street.
and out OF ThirLleth street to the Hudson hvef
Railroad depot whence the remains were conveyed
to Tarrytown for interment in the family vault.
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TIE SPIRIT paouos,apas.

The examination IN this case 20 be commenced at
nine O'Clock this morning In the special Sessions
Court room, at the Tombs promises to be specially
attractive TO believers In spirituaiisIn. Yesterday
Justice Downing before whom the examination ~ TO
take place, received the following letter, which,
coming a. 10 does from noted female champion of
spirtuasm Indicates tue interest this sssplrItual
word.r ~ she desgnate5 the public Of spir.tualss
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feel In the matter will be seen that she proposes
to let herself be heard on the occaslon:-

NEW YORK, April II, 1869.
Hon. JUDGE DowLING-The interest In the doctrine De-
desire TO make must be my apology
taking liberty addressing In behalf OF many OF
my seq who wish TO be present the examination on
Wednesday before relative TO the spartua
We desire, without interfering upon your duties thai suits
Recommendation may granted 10 US OF the "weaker
present this the first time that our pe
made subject OF judicia determination
Let you that great rests upon you
decsion which viii doubt be given aer care
full Consideration subject will be looked afer 6y the
'sprua with than ordinary Anxiety trust
~ ~ Ni AMELIA V. BROOKS.
PS-During pendency Of the case viii take liberty
addressing upon the they appear but r the
present will leave the subject here A.N D.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE WEATHER YEsTERDAY.-The following record
will show tie changes In the temperature for the
past twenty-four hours in comparison with the cor
day OF last year, indicated by the
at Hudnut's pharmacy, HERALD Build
inp BruaaWay corner OF Ann street,
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
INTERNAL REVENUE MATTERS.

The New Assessor of the Thirty.SecOnd Dis
trict.
Assessor Webster having virtually ceased to exer-
else his functions as Internal Revenue Assessor OF
this district, the new appointee to the position hr
Cleveland, although not yet fortified with DIS
official commission from Washington, assumed
the rens Of power yesterday. Mr.. Cleve-
land declared 1t his present intention not
to exercise any harsh or arbitrary measures
ciated under Mr. Websters regime AS yet he Is un-
able 10 say whether he shall remove any OF them or
not On the lst of May he expects to be invested
with full authority by the reception OF his commis-
sion from Washington, and dd interim everything
In the shape Of business in the office must neces-
to be much trepidatiOn among the present incum-
bents OF snug berths in the office, and their counte-
ever.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21

Returns of Manufacturers In tho Fifth Dis
trict.
The following is carefully prepared quarterly list
Of the sales OF the principal manufacturers in the
Fifth collection district, Now York, subject to tax at
the rate OF two dollars per 81, ,OOO:--
The New York herald., 1869-04-21

The Stockbridge Indians In Wisconsin, are ram
idly disappearing. Tno tribe once numbered l0JJJ
wagriors. They immigraioi from Massachusetts 10
tuIs state IN lIsJ to Ohlo IN 1903 AMI TO Wisconsin
IN 1871. lney are now suffering Tor food afd NUM-
or hut J0J men. women Hn children.
The New York herald., 1869-04-21
NEW YORK CITY.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT cOuRL
Coudennations.

orders Of condemnation and sale were issued by
the court the following cases:-The United States
vs. Seven hosheads OF ale, seized at Is Oak street;
Broome street,
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The WARE HOUSE FRAUD.

Total Loss About One Hundred nnd Fifty
Thousand Dollars-Thc Brooklyn Warehouse
in Charge Of tho Sherin-lMeeting Of the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14

For any lack that may be discov.
cred in the editorial or local departme mt
of the TRIBUNE to-day we ask pardon on the
ground of a crowd of other business,
SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED on short no.
tice and reasonable terms, at the TRIBUNE
Office.
A trip to Dodgevile on Monday, dscov
cred to US that repairs on that road have
commenced. Let the good work go on.
Genuine Alexander kid gloves may be
found at the City store
The Circuit court is still in session at
Dodgeyille, and is not likely to adjourn
this week
Among the special notices see the card
Of 7. G. DALKERT, German Music Teacher,
of S years experience, who is located in
this city, and offers his services to the
people
CHRIS. KEEssLER has promised to furnish
us the proceedings of the Circuit Court,
after it adiourns, for publication.
The appearance of Dodgeyillc is lively,
during court session. JAMES JONES, propri-
etor Of the Commercial House, informed
us that he had more customers than he
could accommodate during the past two
weeks.
JEFF HMpRErH has started running a
meat wagon about town.
People will be glad to see that in ac-
cordance with call, meeting was held at
che City Hall, last Saturday, and the pre-
liminary steps taken toward the organila
tion of an industrial society
The Magazines for November are be-
ginning to arrive at the Post Office. Bal
lou and Peterson are already received and
others coming every day.
Mr.. II. S. CLAUER having about closed
out his grocery department, has filled his
store with staple and fancy dry goods,
clothing, hats and caps, etc, etc, to which
he invites the attention Of the public
The finest lot of window curtains and
fixtures in the city are at the Post Office.
We hear rumors that Mr. 7. S. ANsLEY
intends Withdrawing from the field as a
candidate for County School Supcrintend-
ent and that Mr.. w. II. PECK will take his
place
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14
MNERAL POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY MORNG OCIOBER
Our PUBLIC SCHeoLs.-To dav til,

Our PUBLIC ScHeoLs.-To. day the
public schools of Mineral Point open un.
der more favorable auspcies than they have
ever done before. The School Board in
securing the services of Prof. S, d. GAY.
LORD, have done that which has been long
demanded-employed an educator capable
of bringing our schools up to the highest
standard
Mr.. GAYLoRD's reputation is such that we
feel no hestancy in endorsing him as one
of the best, most successful educators, and
bravest champions Of the public school
system, in the Western states. During a
number of years he has taught in the east.
ern portion of Wisconsin, everywhere com,
manding the highest salary, aud giving en-
tire satisfaction.
The people Of this city should congratu.
late themselves upon the advance step
made in the cause Of public education,-
anu dI OuCc IDIlll IL utltEilillallOU lIlul,
having the requisite qualifications of a
competent Principal, our schools shall
hencetorth take rank among the best in
the country. Having secured superior tai
ent as instructor, the people must not con
clude that their whole duty is done. The
condition Of our schools at the time when
Mr.. GAYLORD takes charge, it must be
borne in mind, is anything but perfect
a radical change must be undergone before
they reach the standard contemplated -
This will require time and assduous labor.
1t must not be expected that perfection
will be reached in week or a month
Let the people remember this, and give to
the Principal and others in charge of the
schools hearty cooperation, during a
time sufficient to test their capabilities
Having done this, you will have a right to
expect and demand the results we have
predicted; but fail in this part of your du.
ty, and you will have no just redress for
any shortcomings in the schools,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14

Ar the meeting Of the Teachers
Institute la-t week, list Of about thirty
words was given to the teachers, the prop
err pronunciation Of which war to be taught
by each Of then 10 their several scholars
during the eu-a,ng year IN the list was
the word d,toV, aud 1t was asserted that
when correctly pronounced, tie accent is
always on the last syllable
Two English photographers, namely
Clarke and Smart, the latte, being the
living authority in ortLoepy in England,
both place the accent on the first syllable
when used a- a.noun; and Worcester, Who
may be considered by far the best expo.
nent Of Americpn orthoeny, says that it Is
common in the United States 10 pronounce
it when noun. detail, With the accent on
tile first syllable. QC0D
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14

FLArrERING.- Tile amount col
lected by the ". L church society Of this
city, for the missionary cause, during the
past year, is $2,2lS, an excess of $4S5 over
the year preceding, and the largest of
any station in the West Wisconsin Confer
ence. This, IL addition to tic ten or
twelve thousand dollars raised to build
their new church, is mupiGcent; aud speaks
volumes for the zeal Of the society in their
cause.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14

VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
Mr.. p c. palknrt.

Late Of hcGfgor, Iowa. announces q the people
ofhneral Point and vicinity, that he has permanent.
~ located In their midst aud offers them his services
a'an Instructor In vocal and Instrumental Mcsio.
Having had is years practical experience In the
pr irsson, he feels confident Of giving satisfaction /,
all who paironHe him Hany Of the German Music.
nns Of this city have bnoan vr nalkeu for many
years aud are prepared to endor. him ~ a first class
Musician. efficient teacher and responsible gentle.
man. and II Il at the earnest solicitation q these cit.
iaens that he has located among Us
Instruction gwen IN the snle-room Of Lenahan's
HAL -0ppose lleorys Bank.
R,l@cacrs-T Fred taelcr aud Gilman Bros.
October iIll, lsg g-wl
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14
months ago

MR. W. l.. ABBOTT, known to our
readers as assistant editor of the Dodge
VILE Chronicle, and Mr.. c. HANsTRrET, have
boughlthe press and materials of the Dar.
lingtQn Republican. and propose running
that paper. We wish them every success,
and congratulate the Republican readers of
La Fayette county on their acquisition OF
Mr. ABBOTT. He is Young man Of ster-
ling qualities, an uncompromising Repub-
lcan, and "driyes" a vigorous, effective
quill.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14
MINERAL. POINT MARKET.
{ Coryotea NteklND

MNEeAL polNr, ocroBER 10, 1862
WHEAT~-Market very dull--Exua, 80 !;
No. |, 10; No. >, 20.
OATS--S0
CORN--Ear 20,
FLAN-l7o@lSo; present delivery,
BARLEl--5OWloO.
BuTFtR-25,
EGGS-l5.
ClllCkENS-Dresscd, 10 n ID
Undressed, 20 cts each.
P0TATOES-30,
APpLES-Loo@l25 u bushel
LARD-20W25
BEANS-l. 5o@2 80.
ONlONS-7aml00
BEESWAN-8O.
RAGS-2W2 !ta3.
lllDES~Grcen 7@S; Calf-l0ml2; Dry IS
Wo0L--Unwashed, % Washed $50 TO-
HoGS--Iivc, 7@7t.
CATrLE-3W5ii City Butchers being the
only buyers
BLACk-JACK-Sl9oo, u ton,
DRY -B0NE-Sl40o ~ ton.
LEAD 0EE-&5Oo0 il thousand lbs.
WooD--S6 5omS,oo p cord
FLOUR-325,
GOLD--ln New York l30t.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14
M a. r IL I a @ E $ :

sPENshEY = COBB AT Trinity Church IN this
city, Oct 18th 1869, by Rev. l.. Phelps, Mr. Cal,
vert Spcnsley and Miss Clara j. daughter OF G.. W,
Cobb--a ol this city.
1t Is generally expressed opinion that no mrer
bride, or more worthy groom ever stood at the by
menial altar OF Trinity Church. aud no couple ever
set out on the journey Of life together under more IA
yoable auspices. The briliancy of the marriage
party WAS never equaed In Mineral Point and we
doubt II such lavish display Of costly presents was
ever spread in our city. Among the most beautiful
might be noticed the silver ea-set by Mrs II Spens-
ley the revolving and tililng Iee,pchcr from the
employees Of the NJ. T. Il, r. the pitcher, stand and
goblets by Mr. aud Mrs l.. Beeeher. Il won d be i'm.
possible TO enumeratr further he bridal presents
could not be loss than $500 TO $500. At 40 p NJ
special train bore the bridal party TO Warren, from
whence Mr. and Mrs Speusey proceeded on bridal
tour, the company returning at9P. NJ,
BROWN AT the Globe Hotel Sent.
10Th, le6D, by the Rev j v Trenarl Mr, John
G., Thompson and Mis-, Ann j. Brown. All of
Linden.
TVLLi-EVANS.--At Mr., John Evans of This city
Oct. 9th 1851 by Eey. J V rrcunry Mr. Thomas
Iully and Miss Selma Evans All II Mineral Point,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Y. AND A. ".

T. AND A. ".
MINERAL PofVr LoDGg No. Meets at Masonic
Hall, corner High and Chestnut Streets first and
third Tuesdays of each month, JoHy p, TRAMEL
w. NJ. q. y. MINOR, Secretary.
Iowa CHAPTER No. 4, K. A. M,-Neets at Masonic
Hail. first and third Mondays each month"; K. b..
PULFoRp, II. P. 0. Il. MINOR, Secretary.
l. O. o. +.
MINERS LoDGE No. 4-Neets at Odd Fellows Hall
Dawes BlocEl lower High Street, every Monday
yening JoHN II. TIvAN, n. G. EDWARD CoAp,
Jr., Secretary.
l. o. G. T.
EMERY LODGE No. 81 Meets every Friday eve
aing al the City Hall. J. V. TRESERy, W. G. T..
J. 3. TEASDALE, Secretary.
Coin WATER TEMPLE No. II (Juvenile) y Meets
every Tuesday evening at the City Hail. JOIN b.
TEAsDALE, c. 7. JOHN ALLEN, Secretary.
NJ. p. l.. A.
Lectures or other entertainment every Thursday
yening, at City Hall. f. j. COOPER, President; I.
J. CAMPBELL, Corresponding Secretary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14

Coax .-Conversing with different
farmers We get rather conflicting reports
about the corn crop,-tome tell ue that a
large quantity Of il will not hsrden, while
others say the greater part will mature,
and the general crop be very good 1t is
generally conceded, however, that the crop
will be nearly, if not quite An average,
which is better than was hoped for few
months ago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14

The Democrats held semlsecret
convention at the National Democrat Office
last Saturday, and nominated JouN L. BA-
KER of Linden as their candidate for Mem.
Der of Assembly. Mr., BAKER is reported
all right as man, but very uncertain as a
politician, his best friends being unable
to decide to what party he belongs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14

APoLoGY.-lt has been the inten.
tion of SHERWOOD d BERG of the city store,
to have employed portion of the columns
of the TRIBUNE before this time in calling
the attention of our readers TO their exten.
slye and choice stock of staple and fancy
dry goods, hats and caps, boots and shoes,
etc, but the amount of work they have
had to do III receiving, opening and arrang.
ing their immense new Invoices, have pre-
vented them from doing so, For this de.
lay they apologize to the people, and now
wish to say that they unquestionably have
one of the choicest aSsortments of goods
ever offered to the people of this commu.
nifty, and respectfully solicit examinations
of the same. Their stock embraces the
finest dress goods, the best prints, shawls,
eloakings, dress trimmings, coths aud cas-
Simeres, denms, shirtings, hats, caps, boots
and shoes, etc, etc, all of latest styles,
and offered AT prices which will compare
tayorably with any house in the west. They
only desire to have their stock examined,
confident that they can suit all customers.
"a FINR CoMrLMsNr.- Mr. uamstreet of the
Darlington Repdbi{edH, who was up to our county
ialr, says that the display of printing from this Office
was the finest he ever saw II he lived within eight
miles % probably he couldn't have seen it, DodgegiHe
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14

a DAUGHTER of Andrew Stark.
son, living near Jones' MILL in the town
of Highland, while tending the cows in
the pasture, was bitten three times 10y II
rattlcsnakc, she being bareiooted, DR., j.
W. David, of Highland, was sent for i'm
mediately, and found the foot and limb bad.
ly sNelled, but under appropriate treat
ment she is recovering very rapidly. y
CAroAicle.