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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
THE HABEAs CORPUS.

On Monday night, Michael Brady, while in
the store Of WIN. Higgins, corner OF Broome and snl
vanss shot by the proprietor through the chin and
Jaw. Both taken before Justice ISdwith, and,
Brady refusing 10 make complaint, the Justice COM
mittcd both on charge OF disorderly conduct Higgins
m confinement being unable 90 mud bail, and was yes
terday morning sent TO Backwes Island. An appEea,
ton has been made Mr. Justice McCunn In the Special
Term OF tho Superior Court TO have Brady brought be-
fore that Court habeas corpus and discharge on the
ground that his commitment Illegal the misde-
meanor known tho law "tsOrderly conduct can
only be committed In the public thorOughfares. Tue
matter will be argued before Mr.. Justice McCann this
morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
A CONFEDERATE OFFICER CHARGED WITH MUIR
DER AND TREASON.

j. II. Pratt formerly major in the Con-
federate Army was arresedon Thursday night by Dep
uty Marshal Crowley and brought before Commits
soner Osborn next morning charge OF having, on
the am OF October 1863 while confined with several other
Confederate prisoners under guard OF United states
troops In the OF JeersOn Texas forced the guard
in completely with 50 others among the prisoners,
and murdered g. W. Smith, Lewis Grant. and Richard
Stewart members OF the guard He is also charged Win
treason what grounds the warrant Tor his arrest
does specify. Four Of the parties implicated win
him are now I'M custody in Texas He represented as
the rngleader of the others, and the most strenuous
efforts have been made for weeks past
to secure his arrest. both by detectives
from Police Headquarters and by Deputy-Marshal
Crowley and these officers have more than one occa'
sion come near arresting the wrong person. Deputy
Marshal Crowley finally succeeded IN eapturiGg Pratt
about lO8 o'clock Thursday night, In fourths near
Washingtonsquare. lie was materially assisted IN
identifying Pratt by a wound on one OF PTatts legs,
which he received In making his escape from the guard
but which he claims have received in battle He Is
nne determiued.loOhug man, OF good presence aud
soldiery hearing He remanded 10 the CUSTODY OF
Marshal, ostensiby for an examination on Monday
next but probably, for the purpose q awaiting orders
Washington IN relation TO the disposition VI his case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
DECISIONS.

SUPREME RT-CHAMBERs-By Judge In
graham-Beach agt. the Mayor Of Ncw-YOrk ct al-Mo-
ton granted. Herchbach ct al agt, Keesebury ct al
Motion denied abide events In the matter Of
the application Of Duff &c al for order &cReference
with $40 costs Walton ct raj. agt Williams ct al
Motion granted In the matter OF the petition of Lydia
Beebe-MOtOu granted National Citizens Bank Of
New-YOrk agt. Baack.-Moton granted. Murphy agt.
MeMullen.-Motlon granted. Williams agt. hcWllhams'
Motion granted Slhoeman ct al agt. the sanle,-Mo-
ton granted. The same agt the same-Motion granted
Leonard agt. Sykes.-MotiOu granted, on payment OF
COSTS motion 10 be heard at September term Wakemau
agt Williams CT al.-Moton granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
INouEsTs.

Coroner Rollins held an inquest at the MOrgue
yesterday over unknown woman, age 40, having
brown halr and wearing brown saeque, brown spotted
skirt and white chemIse, found drowned at the foot Of
East Twenty.h Also, Ann OCOnnor, native
OF Ireland, ago GO. late resident OF No n Washington
ST. who, while walking In Rect0r-st, near Washington,
fell TO tho pavement and expired almost INSTANTLY.
Also, Janet Ktloe, who died suddenly at No. 10
DOwningst. Also, over an unknown woman who died
suddenly at No $40 West wentyoghth The same
Coroner requested 10 hold inquest to-day
unknown man. age as dressed In black coat and panta-
looms and red shirt found In the East River OF Pier No.
20. The body Is at the M0rgue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
DAMAGES pY rHE FLooD-sUIr AeAMsTALDANY.

Our readers will remember the freshet which
occurred at Albany in the month OF January last and
by which serious damages were sustained TO property on
te MGR at Albany adjacent TO the Columbiast bridge
Several valuable buildings. including Touring MILL be-
came undermined the foundations were swept away,
tbe great volume OF water which flowed through the
Basin with such force and velocity as 70 carry away
The principal sufferers by tho freshet we're Charles
CHARLES b. Bishop and Eliza r. Morgan all Of whom
owned property on the pier These parties have Just
caused an action DO commenced against the city for
the recovery of the amount OF damages sustained by
them The amount OF the claim Is $4,000 and the action
has been commenced by Stephen f. WashDurne OF West
Troy TO whom each OF the others has severay sold and
assigned over his and her several claims. Troy Prose-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
THE PRICE OF COAL IN LONDON.

To the EdttOr OF THe Trtbhhe
SIR: / have not the faintest idea of the
meaning Of tho English coal quotations in to days
.Worid But I should Ike TO see the man who ever
bought house-coa IN London for l7s 3D., the highest
price given In the quotations never heard OK any
such price, never heard OF anything lower than
2ls. never paid anything nearly 50 lgw few
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07

Brooklyn, the Hon W. G. Willard, NJ. c.. Prof Joseph
Kent. and Others. Judge Benedict of Hew-York pala
glowing tribute to the memory OF the late HOn heJ %
Raymond. A., n.
The Alumni subscription Of $4,000 to endow the FRO
fessOrshp of Moral Philosophy has nearly an Dee,I
the College of 100000 The neurology OF the past year
includes the Of two OF her most
Mr. RAYMOND and Edmund Dana. The junior exhibit
tom nAsSed off finely this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, SATURDAY. AUGUST Z 1862

that tbe Water Board mad not acquired by Law the rgW
to construct at that point In Ior I'VE land
tLon for the sewer assessed required by law Iney
also set forth that chapter 81 of the laws OF 1902 on
the water commissioners claim to be acting s
tntional Aid void being in conraventlon Oh seeuyn 10
article Of the Constitution OF the state Oh New ,ba
one subject The injunction Is made rcturnaDie Oh 'no
10th inst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INSTRUCTION


PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Aug. 5.-There was
good attendance this the third and last day Of the
annual session In the morning. the discussion on Oca
Instruction" continued Mr.. Bnlkley OF Brooklyn
Dir Hedges OF Newark, and other gentlemen spoke in
favor OF the use textbooks some extent each re-
gardng the entire exclusion Of cassbo0ks unwse
measure. Mr. Crttenden OF NewY0rk thought that the
tirely excluded MrRhbrick Of Boston read paper on
the Examination and Cerlcaon OF Teachers" which
not discussed Prof WOOdman, Of the Chandler Sci
entihc School. made address Drawing, which
considered the best dissertation OF the day. lie said
that the matter not fully appreciated by the public
as the important relation which drawing bore 90 all
branches Of art not thoroughly understood. The
tendency was 10 consider merely graceful accomplish
neHt suitable for ladies' He said that there is IN the
cultivated would show 70 him experiences, aud
elevated means Of enjoyment. and make him happier,
wiser, and better. lie thought good definition OF art
20 ne representation activity by which something
internal or spiritual Is revealed the senses0 He held
that drawing was The foundation and basis OF all the
arts. IN lHs county mathematics and language had
been STUDIED all out Of proportion with other subjects
Instruction IN drawing nust be begun i'm tle common
schools, and Kept up 70 the fast day Of school life
&c the aftefnOOn officers chosen Tor the cnsufp
year, Sanuel = Greene, 81 Providence r. l. being made
President and William Russell, OF Lancaster hesdi0
long list OF Vice Presidents "Ihe Proper scofe and Plan
OF Courses Of study for Public schools was then
cred Mr. NJ b. Daniels, OF Boston, reading paper there
on. The discussion uniutefesting Dir Geo n "a,
erson OF Boston, delivered eulogy On the lae Tboas
sherwin Of Boston, and appropriate resolutions were
passed by tho Institute expression of The regard
and esteem OF Mr. Sherwins associates After hearing
few minor reports the meeting was adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07

years ago there was started in London company
called "The Guinea Coal Company, to sell coal at q
nea TIM but they would only deliver the GOALS such
as they were within very limited distance, and would
NOT aend them TO the south side OF London, &C., &c.
don,t know whether the company lived. always paid,
on an average 26s to 1885, and have had ten years ex-
perence of London Housekeeping. Faithfully yours,
August G, 1869. j. NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
THE BROOKLYN sTREET TROUBLES.

Another injunction was served upon the
Board OF Water Commissioners, yesterday by Mr. n H.
Hgble Treasurer OF the Brooklyn Improvement Com
pany, restraining the Board from laying sowerppe IN
Tbirdaye ON tho landa OF tho Company. The aiidayt
on which tho Injunction granted by Judge bhthhfl
the Supreme Court sets forth that tho eanal on lhu
ave s on land belonging ~ the Improvement Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
LOC1L MISCELLANY.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF EMIGRATION
The investigation into the circumstances at
tending the recent exhibition OF pugstic art between
Justice Hogan and Mr.. Van Ness was resumed by the
Commissioners OF Emigration yesterday at private
meeting. Commissioner Winston presided Mr.. Loutrel
while expressing regret at the unfortunate occurrence
said that the matter should be thoroughly sifted
pursuan 10 the resolution passed at the last meeting
The Hon Richard O'Gorman thought that the question
actually claiming the consideration or the board WIS
the confirmation OF Mr. Van Ness agent for his Kan
way Company In Castle Garden, and maintained that
the Board had right to discuss this alteration as
was purely personal affair, and not at all connected
with their duties In Castle Garden. Mr.. Van Ness,
he said, had been suspended for selling railway
tickets in Europe practice which was considered ny
the Board injurious 10 the Interests OF the emlgants
lie was decidedly opposed to the admission OF Mr. Hah
Moreover there nothing TO snow that ne hau
been admitted by the railway, and consequently was
incorrect speak or his confirmation Mr. loutrei con-
tended that II the Board had not confirmed the appoint
OF Mr. Van Ness, they had no night to arralg hl
Mr. Smith said that II their duty 70 protect emf
grants, aud the two persons concerned In the dl-
Guilty represented two great companies whose rail
roads many OF the emigrants would have TO pass IL
was only night and just TO investigate Inc mat
ter. Mayor Hall argued that the Commissioners
had no Jurisdiction in matter that occurred outside
OF Castle Garden and which had connection with tho
business of the Garden Mayor Kabesch said that the
resolution Of inquiry passed at the previous meeting was
equivalent moral guardianship OF the agents Mayor
Hall moved that the resolution OF inquiry be rescnde
which was passed. Mr. O'GOrman then moved that tho
Mayors OF kcwYork and Brooklyn be added to the Com
mt'ce ~ Inquiry abuses Mt Castle Garden but as
Mayor Hall said that he would have an opportunity OF
voting on the subject when ~ came before the whole
Boar and weuld therefore, beg 10 be excused the mo-
ton was withdrawn and tho meeting adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
HAS HE A NAMEf
COAL DEALER.

TO the Edftor Of The TFtbUHe.
SIR: | suppose if you had known the Chris
an name OF Gov Pease Of Texas, you would have put
10 In your Invaluable almanac But begin to believe
tho man IL n myth For four years have diligently
watched all manner OF books have searched 0hela doc
uuenfs aud read great stacks OF Texas papers, but
though / have seen tho uamo more than n thousand
times IL is sti AZ first r. NJ. Pease. Now what does
L. stand f0rl Is Edward or Euclid QrElIsr.
Aflr. yoyE An A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
MARRIED BY THE SQUIRE AND WHAT FOL
LOWED.

MARRIED BY THE SQUIhb AND WIFI "
LOWED.
Pat McNulty, accompanied by fair country
woman appeared at the residence of Justice Baldwin
in tho village of weschester on Saturday evening ana
signed his desire TO have the ady become PAR ape
Willingness to accommodate him, and calling IN VIII wiz
nesses the "knor was soon ted bue luz 'D
His Honor than the happy groom heaylpg mSarnIm III
SIGH seized his hat and without watng 10 sauto n9
leaving follow at her leisure ana 1orGetng III MS
haste, TO rec0mpense CHS HONOR Tor us serVloce'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
A CIGAR DEALER IN TROUBLE.

Lewis Frey, cigar dealer mt No. $50 First
ave. was brought before Commissioner shields charged
with having various times between Feb. 1869. and
MAY l. 1862 rened a cigar-bOx with tax-paId stamp
thereon, for q saoon.keeper in Secondaye, and with
having repeatedly reillCd such boxes in his showcases
examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
CIVIL.

Mr.. Guernsey, as counsel in the Fenian Fund
case has asked Mr. Justice McCunn 10 make order for
rho paymeut Of his counsel fees from the fund Mr. JUS
ce Gum sad he would take the matter under advise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
FATAL RESULT OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN sEAMEN


On Thursday night a paEy of seamen em-
plOyed on the City OF Limerick. lying at Pier NO
a. North River and ono or two Of those OF the Nevada
living at the pier met In tho saloon a the corner OF
Greenwich and Chartonsts and two OF the party had
party left the house to return TO the vessels On the
way Richard BackhOuse and Daniel Brown quarreled
over merits OF the controversy between the other
disputants and Backhouse, taking on his coat, dared
Brown fight him the pier the others 10 stann Dy
and see fair play The others advised Brown not 10 1gt
and lie seemed willing take their advice. Brown went on
board the steamer, and followed by Baokhouse VINO
continued dare him 10 fight on reaching the upper
deck forward BackhOuse struck Brown, and bOth men
then clinched near the forward gangway They soon
back pace and missing his footing fe through
the open gangwny into the water. Two OF the VIII
OF the at once sprang overheard aHer
him. but too late him. as no sank at once Inc
arrested on "a charge Of having caused the death OF
BackhOusc, aud locked up in the Greenwich-st Police
Station. Several OF the who saw tho oc-
tulrence were also held witnesses. Iester-
day afternoon Coroner Rollins held an Inquest on
the body. The evidence OF James McGiyen. Lawrence
Crummay. Robert NARROW, and other seaman, who wit
messed the occurrence, TAKEN aud cOrrobOrated enc
above accOugs. They OF the opinion that the deceased
in falling struck his head against one OF the wooden
tenders OF the vessel being thus rendered lnsensble
Every effort made To Backhouse but he dd not
come 10 surface after he first sank Two OF the crew
diyed for him, but without avail. Several hours after
the occurrence the body gapped for and brought to
the suFfarp DR. John Beach made "a post mOrtem exam
nation and found light wound the head such as
wouli be- made by falling against the fender The jury
after short deliberations rendered verdict tat the de
erased his death BY accidental drowning and
oncratcd the prisoner from all blame Coroner Rollins
the witpcsses The deceased was native VI England
aged I5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07

SOME REASONS FOR THE HIGH PRICE OF COAL
To the Edifor OF the Tribune.
SIR: The following table may partially cx-
plain why coal is sold at much higher price than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07

The repor,s from the Western States say that tue VI
crop has been successfully harvested "a
Northern Minnesota, where considerable amoun" h,n
yet be cut. The yield is said TO be gooa' anu lad
an erop has been raised These reports have p
the effect of eliminating the speculative moNeuen
the Western roads that depend upon the tran'POi''"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-07
and the followlng for Rallroad bonds:

Money continued in good supply at 63I per oen'
large balances left Governments at per cent -
mercial paper was quiet with light offerings OF
names. The rates are y&riously quoted IRON
per cent. an nor
Sterling Exchange was Grm at an advance OF sap"
cent in quotations. London co days, ll0QloBi l"D"
sight llOt all0s London, prime commercial % u'
eio9A Paris. long, 6l595ls9; Paris. short VIA 90
Antwerp, 5lGl a5I5; SWISS 5.l5ia5.lSi Hamb".S -.
s5I; Amsterdam, 4Os alO9; Frankfort, losdNii D'''
TgaTQA; Berlin, ara. -. A
The transactions Of the sub!Treasury TO-DAY W.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-09
NElEs FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHMereN. August 7.-Admiral Hoff has
been orderedS home Immediately, leaving the
Cuban squadron in command OF the next high
est Officer.
Assessor Belcher, (co.ored.) of tho Third
Georgia District, reports the resignation OF
Deputy Collector Haygood, and intimates that
the lives OF. revenue officers are in danger in
Wilkes aud TaIiaferro Counties.
An emergency Cabinet meeting viii be held
Tuesday for the consideration OF Spanish and
Cuban affairs. The Cabinet will be fully repre-
sented, with Richardson for Boutwell,, Earl
for Cresswell and Field for Hoar.
The Juniata. Dale and Dictator have been
ordered to New York to assist in deaining
the Spanish Runb pats. The Frolc has been
ordered to be ready for the same service.
The Treasury Department has received
information sof the drowning OF Thomas A.
Stator, collector Of customs at 81. Marks,
Florida.
The Navy Department has received inform
alton OF some accident to the United States
81 l6amer Seminole, which was cent after nj.
legged pirates. M
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-09
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The oil buildings Of Allen Sampson q Sons.
New York, wore partially destroyed BY fire on
Saturday. Loss about one hundred thousand
dollars.
John 81. Pratt. the alleged leader OF the JEFF
ferson, Tex,s, riots, wss arrested in New York
on Saturday by a detective from General Ray
noids' headquarters.
. The revenue receipts from tobacco in three
districts Of Virginia from February to August
are over ono million dollars in excess Of the
receipts for the came time last year.
Three men, named Hargrove, Bland and Lac
ter were arrested in Augusta. Georgia. on Sat
ulday, charged with robbine the Southern Ex-
press Of $4,000 on the Central Railroad.
j. D. Harris, colored, late candidate for
Lleutenant-Governor of Virginia. has entered
q suit against tho Baltimore steamer Kenne.
beo for being elected out Of her cabin.
Major Nathsniel A. SturdivanS, gallant
Confederate artillery officer, elected Mayor Of
Richmond, Va, since tho war; but remov.
by the military. and OF late Commonwealth
attorney, died in Richmond yesterday.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-09
aS-MARENGO.--F E YER AND AGUE

a1-MARENGO.--F EVER AND AGUE
CURE. TONIC, FEVER PgEvaNrlvs-Th,s VAL
liable preparation has been private use for many
yearr, and through the persuasion OF friends, who
have used II with the most beneficial results. the
proprietor hss been induced to ofer to the pub
ifc. IL is warranted 70 cure CHILLS AND EEvER
Of howovei long standing. removing the cause and
entirely graduating its effects from the system. It
will PURIFY TIE BLOOD, strengthen tho diges-
tive organs. induce an appetite, and restore the
patient to perfect health. 1t 10 purely VEGETABLE
preparation. and 10 harmless thA& ehaldren of all
ages may-take It withssfesy. AZ o tonic MARENGO
has no superior and for debility arising from the
effects OF fever, or from other cause is invaluable
few &oses n sufacisnt to satisty the most IN
who try enc bottle Of MAREN0O will be 30 muoh
pleased with its effect, that lhsy win readily en-
dorse II. NO iHuMpUG. For evidence of its en-
cacy and value, refer VI MAgEtao circulars, whick
contain sertiAcasss ef wen known ana respectable
sitiaens. a. - 'is@ 3.t fi~#3 @$StN~
MAREgao II genuine Southern preparation,
the proprietor and manufactur& being native ana
sessdent Of Charleston and It u ary gaasansesd to-
GIVE ocmplets and sntversal ssttsteston. Ii
no HuM8UG. sTRX 1T.
L For sals ~ All Druggfsts, and BY BOVINE &
R0IGH, corner Meeting and Easel ssresss; 0oOD.
RICH. wxNAaGAN a CO.. Hayne-ssrset, and q. :.
LUHN. Druggist. Agent Of Proprietor. cornse Of
King ana Jchn streets. Charleston, q. g.
Juns fDAc rl cSNQs
s. - l'. H ~. &
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-09
THE WAR 1N CUBA.

HAVANA, August 6-Heavy rains prevent
military operations. Official adyices are that
the Spanish troops in the insurrectonary dis-
tricts have been reinforced by all disposable
troops on the island, preparatory,to active op-
erations. Several small engagements have &C.
eurred in the Cinco Villas district, resulting
disastrously to tAeasSpa niards. they losing q
hundred or SO NED, wounded and prison
ers. The Cespedes government will be re-
movedto Hlguin, very strong position. Re-
Inducements from the United States continue
to arrive. Two hundred and twenty-five men,
recruited in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, join
cd Quesada on the 28th, bringing arms, am.
Hunition and q large supply OF camp equlpage.
The health OF the Cubans is good.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-09
Z E w YURK A I'D CHA IL L. E To N
STEAMS HIP LINE.
70 n E w xOR *.
CABIN PASSAGE s2e,

<Nf-&sCn TIE kPLENDID SIDE-WBEEI.
<I&M3XyE STEAMSHIP MANHATTAN Woop-
aaCKTlEH4H HULL. Commander will sail trom
-".N'S@ssSss, edger's south Wharf on SArCRpAx
14th August, at IL o'ciock A. M.
A- An extra charge Of &S made for TYclretu nm
chased on board after sailing
80 No Bills of Lading signed after the steamer
&S Threugh Bills Iading given for Cotton to
Boston and Providence n. I.
0S Trough Bills of Lading given to Liverpool
A@- Marine insurance by thus Line n per cent
So The steamers OF this line are first class II
every respect. and their Tables eupped with aH
kets.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JAMES AD4Eh co. Agents.
Corner Adeer'e Wharf and Fast Bay !p..tairs1
4, ag The CHAMPION will follow ON SArUnDAx
1no list August, at o'clock, P. n,
August 8