davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
COURT Of GENERAL SESSIONS.


ONE OF THE RIVER rHIRP GANG SENT To sINa SING.
At the opening OF the court this morning James
Holland, who was convicted on Monday OF stealing
three barrels Of oil, was sentenced TO the State
Prison for i've years. the Recorder stating that he
believed Holland to be connected with gang OF
thieves who infest the piers Of the city.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
Desdeous Gonzales who was placed on trial yester-
day, charged with felonious assault upon Joseph
G. Parato, pleaded guilty 70 assault and battery.
He was remanded for sentence. Is
A PICKPOCKET IN CHURCH
John Danaher pleaded guilty to petty larceny from
the person, he having stolen p0eketbOok contain
ing seven dollars from Mary Fleming, on the 1Atn
inst, while she was worshipping 1t Q Catholic
church in sixteenth street. The Recorder In passing
sentence said that picking pockets was 9 mean
when the act was committed IN q church. He sent
him to the State Prison for i've years.
GRAND LARCENIEs.
Celia Willctt who was charged with stealing 500
worth OF clothing from George w. Bogert, 1876 West
Fourth street. on the 18th instant pleaded guilty to
an attempt at grand larceny. She was sent to the
state Prison for two years and six months
James Baker pleaded guilty to grand larceny, hav-
ing on the 10Th Of January stolen forty dollars worth
OF clothing from James w. Hawkins, II Sullivan
street. As there were mitigating circumstances the
Charles Denklage was tried and convicted Of steal
ing watch, worth nfty-three dollars the property
OF Mary kan0ven. She gave her boy the watch 70
pawn and the prisoner took 1t out Of his hand In
the street. He was to the State Prison for four
years and six months.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

FRAupuLgSr CHECK Observation-Disclosures
Greer OF the Twenty-sixth precinct, yesterday
arrested John Spencer, man forty years OF age,
on charge Of false pretenccs preferred against him
by Mr.. william v. LeVgett Of No. i,42s Broadway.
Mr. Leggett swears that on the 10th OF October last
the prisoner called upon him and, presenting
what purported to be a check drawn by u. =.
Higgins on the Chemical Bank Tor forty-eight
dollars, payable to the order oil J0nn Spencer,
stamped and duly endorsed, requested the casn
ON II, the accused at the same time representing
that twas the check OF r.. :. Higgins, the CARPET
Representations thus made 10 be true, cashcd the
cheek, Dtit upon presenting i at The tnemicai BANK
lenYned from the paying teller that the cneck was
worthless; hence me tinf for Ease pfc.ences.
Tho Accuscd pleaded guilty. ~ me c0afre ana Iustcs
Bowling cCwUulcd aim 10 tho IslsLs Gof hlai hi
Cyid1t u 900 Ds.i.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20

months subsequently . colored woman. Polly Wat
son, and her son Albert appeared the scene, and
prayed that the win might be set aside as they were
e8umed nom its resncplace ' in % Greenwood. @ The
remains were Identified by scar below the leIt
knee The chief testimony given was by James Ed
band, Robert In 1s2A The colored minister, Nath.
johnson, who married Polly Watson, testifed TO the
he savs Watson Ian his wiie And several chidren'
Madame Dubois, OF Seventeenth street, deposed
that she knew the testator before she was OF mar
rageble age, residing IN New York. Yesterday Sur
rogate Tucker after carefully reviewing the testi-
mony, decided that the statement OF Polly Watson
who lived with Watson at the time OF his death
should be condmeQ.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
MAYORS OFFICE.
ONE WAY on rAwSBnoKIsa.

ONE WAY OF rAwNBROKiNg
Among the many interesting cases which have
come before the Marshal N one which was disposed
OF yesterday. The complainant was a gentleman
named wallace Lemorc. OF West Thirt5-seyenta
street. and The accused was Mr.. L. Swartz, dong
business az pawnbroker at No. 5ss Third avenue.
II appears from the complaint that Mr.. Lemore met
young man on Fulton street, who told him that he
was hard up and had been obliged TO pawn his
watch, showing at the same time pawn ticket for
seven dollars, which he was willing to part with for
one dollar The dollar was given and Mr.. Lemore
proceeded to Swartz's establishment 70 get the
watch. He PAID the seven dollars, and sixty-thrce
cents for interest. As soon as Mr.. LemoTe saw the
watch ne found that he had been badly sold and
SAID no wanted 10 put the article m pawn again for
haif the amount he had paid for It. but Mr.. Swarz
would not take the watch again ~ any price. the
matter was LAID bebre Marsha JO0ker. and tue
pawnbroSer refused positively to take the watch back
or refund the money. On being asked how he came
20 take the watch q irst he said his assistant took
H. but be knew the young man 50 wei that he dld
not hesitate 10 take the watch. Marshal T0oker tod
him ~ be w@ 30 web scquainteJ with fbo younr
man u would make no difference % hnn to place the
affair ~ II stood before hr Lenogs tVox tho ralcn
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
NEW YORK DsIsIcr CIVIL cuusTs.
A Printers cease"
Before Judge Quinn.

Patrick Leonard rs. Little, Rennie d Co.-This was
an action brought to recover from the defendants
who keep book and job printing once on the cor
ncr Of Broome and Crosby streets, for work and
labor done ~ . compositor by the plantifT. The
plaintiff was engaged by defendants 10 work on
book work at iltv-ono cents page; and about two
weeks since he and about fourteen others Joined the
printers strike and left the establishment OF the de-
fendants- who owed the plaintin and his colaborcrs
sums warning from nineteen to twenty-five dollars
and upwards. The defence wns merely technical
defendants contending that the matter had been
others. aud the further hearing was adjourned til
to-day.
A Nice Question Of Law.
Ward rs. o'Donaeu.--A firm In New Haven
doing business under the tito OF owens Keegan
purchased merchandise from Niles ODounen, a
merchant OF New York. An account was started
between them, from which II appeared there was
balance due to the New Haven firm of nfty-nve dol
lars. owens a Keegan gave an order to the plain
tin In this action, Patrick Ward, 10 whom they were
Indebted for a like SUN. and took his receipt; and
now the plaintiff brings suit against 0'Don-
nell TO recover the amount on the regular
order or DRAFT. ODonnell set up in answer
the draft accepted by Owens A Kecgan.
which hegbougnt from third parties nnned
Alonzo Meyers Co, and the question Of law In
voIved s whether this accepted drau obtaIned from
given by Owens 4 Keegan. The counsel for Ward
claimed that the order given by Owens Keegan TO
Ward operated ~ an equitable assignment OF the
funds IN O'D0nncls hands, and that he cannot set
or The accepted draft OF Owens Kcegan against
THIS order OF Ward. Decision reserved.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20

mt introduced his new light in the Young Mems
Hall In Detroit, Michigan but never introduced It
here or gave permission for the use Of the
patent Mr. Wheatley, 1t Is alleged, introduced the
system OF lighting his stage at Nbo's theatre on the
plan Of plantrs patent to the extent OF warranting
Lloyd to bring an infringement therefor
The case u test one; for should plaintiff aucceed
ne win be sustained In any series OF actions he may
bring against ali the theatrical managers Of the
country.
Tne case being called from the calendar counsel
ior the pant SAID that the principal counsel In the
case on the part OF the plaintiff was engaged In suit
the day. F
The Court said jury would be empanneed and
counsel might appoint day on which they would
Mayor A. Oakley Hail. counsel for the defendant said
that the case had taken such turn question Of
iacs that after consultation with his Client he con-
cluded TO submit TO counsel on the other side AMI TO
the Court the suggestion to have the tried before
his Honor without Q jury 3a&
Counsel for the plaintiI asserting stipulation
to that effect was handed TO the Court who said that
II would give the case preference TO all others, and
liked II forMonday next
The New York herald., 1869-02-20

out. The Marshal gave him mtn Wednesday next
20 refund the money or have ne Incense revoked.
INTELlL0BNCE OFFICES
continue to be oyernauled In number. Yesterday
several complaints were made against the establish
ments at No Centre street. 26l and pa Broadway
In all cases the same old story was made-promlse
to give employment never fulfilled by tho onuce
Keepers and various sums paid by the victims. Tue
money was refunded each case by direction OF the
Marshal. Tho
MOCK JEwEIRy ESTABLISHMENT
Of John Smith was represented by the gentleman OF
the well known name before the Marshal 10 answer
4 complaint made by young Teuton. A little con-
versation with Marshal Tooker induced the young
scion OF the house OF smith to return the $50.
A large number OF complaints for
!. VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANCES,
such al hack drivers without badges, trucks, carts
&C., properly numbered, were disposed or by the
Marshal by imposing ON the Offenders fines OF IRON
10 lnree dollara according " the nature Of the
case.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
UNITED STATES cummIssloHsRs COURT.

The Herman Casc-PrOpOsod Compromise.
Before Commissioner Belts.
The United States rs. "C0lonel" HsTman.--Ths
case, the facts Of which have already fully appeared,
came up yesterday for hearing. Herman did not
appear, very wise proceeding on his part consider
ing that . large number OF the soldiers and their
friends whom he has alleged to have defrauded Of
their claims were In attendance. and would GER
tainly have acted towards him In other than .
friendly manner had he shown hlmselt COM
promise was suggested, by which the proceedings
are delayed In the hopes thar settlement with the
poor claimants may be effected. So far tho case has
very suspicious aspect.
The Commissioner accordingly adjourned the case
I'LL EriduY next
The New York herald., 1869-02-20

In general from the charges brought against II by ts
enemies OF attempting 10 put down governments
and break up religion. During the address he stated
tnaf there were over So 900 Masons In the state ~
New York and over half million in the United
states. and the numbers were daily Increasing, not
ohS IN the United states, but all over the globe.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
CITY IyTELLIGESCE.

THE WEATHER YEsTERDAY.-The following record
viii show the changes IN the temperature for the
past twenty-four hours, indicated by the thermo
meter At Hudnut's pharmacy, HERALD Building
RroadVQv corner 0f Ann atrcet.-
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
United STATES DISTRICT Court.
Patent Theatrical FoofIishts-Action Il
Infriugeupcnf.
Before Judge Benedict.

Kioyu ~ Wnent'ev.-The plaintiff in this case
brings an action against defendant for an infringe
Lsll of patent claimed TO be In his possession for
psw system of stage footights. when " late has
Gene lpto general use IN oil theatres. The plaiuff
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
susBoeATE's COURT.
The Watson VIII Cusc-Dccisisn by the sur-
Before Surrogate Tucker.

coorec man named Robert Watson, who carried
on the business OF public caterer in Sullivan street.
IN ttis city, died several months ago, leaving 10 ms
wife and daughter property valued at about 100000
The viii admitted TO probate, and etots OF ad.
faluistratIon were granted TO tie widow ADoas two
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-29
THE CONSTITUTIONS

We desire to keep prominently before
the minds of our people who care en-
thusiastic for Walker and the rest of tie
State ticket, and so heavily down on
Wells and his crew, that All their plau-
dts and shouts for men will be but idle
breath, of no utility at all, unless the
constitution shall be adopted, which will
give our candidates the. offices for which
they are running. The constitution
must be adopted, else there will be .nei-
Their Governor nor Legislature; for it is
that instrument which creates both.
Hence We say that the man who votes
tor Walker aud against the constitution,
while paying him an empty compliment,
actually slabs him; while he is willing
he shall be Governor, he is unwilling
that he should have government to
govern; and the effect of such vote, if
successful in its twofold operation, will
deny all honor and place to Walker,
and benefit Wells by continuing him as
Governor under military appointment.
Such course will suit Wells; by such
a result he will gain all the avails of
which he is in search. His aims beng
mercenary, he will still enjoy the salary
which is the motiye power in all his
course.
We do not like to contemplate
what will be the situation of Virginia
should her people reject the expurgated
constitution We know not what would
be our resource, and should lose
heart and faith in, the future
Under it, shorn of its tests and disfran-
chisements, the prizes of self govern
ment and white supremacy are within
our reach. If We fail ia this election to
obtain them, it will be under the influ-
ence OF infatuation so. deep and preu-
dices 50 strong, that we could never hope
to eradicate the one nor conquer the
other. Beyond decision of the peo-
pie SO disastrous as its rejection would
now be, we do not care olook. Surely.
IN such a stirring canvass as this has
been, such result must be impossible.
These exciting impulses exist through
out the State and grow from the sober
second-thought Of the people, who have
resolved to wrest from seeming evil pos
tive good; and by their own action, and
the conservative councils of their wisest
and best men, pluck from the seeming
difficulties of the situation security for
the future, by overturning the present
semi-military rule, and establishing a
government in the hands of good men
OF their own choice, with the high priv
llege of remodeling the organic law at
the popular will and pleasure.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-29
THE CANVASS.

a canvass like that now going on in
Virginia is mighty undertaking. The
registration feature unusual in the State
doubled its labors. 1t necessitated two
battles instead Of one. We have just
emerged from the first battle, that of
and we have issued from it
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in this city, in many
counties, and aggregately in the State.
Our gains in the State generally, upon
the former registration, may be estima-
ted at from Is to 10000 whites, ninety
nine hundredths of whom will vote for
Walker. This added to the white major
ity on the former registration will give
white majority of from 80 to $4,000.
We shall not stop to estimate the num-
Der of blacks that will vote with us, or
the large number who will not vote at
all. No doubt can exist that there are
some of the former and very many of
the latter sf'' N"r
Our position to-day is as much better
than our position on the day that reg
istration commenced, as a realized fact
is more satisfactory than one merely
hoped for and dependent on contingent
cies, Registration is over. We have
fought the fight and won the victory.
We are now prepared to enter with re-
doubled confidence and zeal upon the
election canvass. We know our strength,
and there is not wanting single ele-
ment to vitalize and inspire US.
Let the canvass grow warmer and
warmer as election day approac hes
Wing.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-29
MEETING AT DEEP CREEK

According to previous announcement,
a meeting was held in Norfolk county,
at Deep Creek, on last Saturday AFTER
noon. h 4.rf sa lads
Luther Lee, the Radical candidate for
the Legislature, being present, division
of time was arranged, and Captain
George D. Parker, the Walker candi-
date for the Legislature, led off in an
excellent practical address, in which
he reviewed the issues now pending in
Virginia, and urged the adoption of the
expurgated Constitution and the election
of the Walker ticket. Asas on
Mr.. Lee followed Captain P, and
gave to us one of those remarkable
productions which can emanate only
from the brain of deep-dyed Radical,
in which the Declaration of Indepen-
dence and the Star Spangled Banner
were mixed up, without reference to
time or fitness.
W. H. White, Esq, also candidate
for Norfolk county, replied to Lee, and
showed him up in anything but an en-
viable light. His address to the colored
people was an admirable effort, and Mr..
VS. remarks to them were productive
of the best results. His speech was a
decided success.
The meeting was addressed, in con-
clusion, by Gustavus Holiday, Esq,
one of the county canvassers, in a tell
ing speech, conservative in its character
and productive of great good.
This meeting will be followed up by
several others in Norfolk county, and
we hope to- see a full and united vote
for the Walker ticket on the day of
..... .... .t. .-.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-29
THE CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS

THE CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS,
The plan adopted, We trust for this
term only, OF electing a Congressman
for the State at large, is new one in
the South. The Hon. Joseph Segar
seems to have the inside track-Dr
Pretlow having already withdrawn, and
we have reasons to believe that Mr..
BUTTE will also Withdraw. Mr.. Seoar
then is the candidate of the True Re.
publican or Walker party against the
radical candidate Crane. In this posi-
ton of affairs there can be no grounds
for hesitation; we should all place Mr..
Segar upon the ticket and vote for him
as W. do for the other. candidates.
The case is too plain to need any argu-
ment to enforce this view. He is well
known in tidewater Virginia; is de-
voted to the. material interests of the
State; a true and tried friend of her
internal improvement system; and has
pledged himself to use all his influence
to obtain the aids of Congress in carry
ing it out. We have not the slightest
doubt should he be elected, that be
will be one of the most active and
useful members of Congress we could
have
With respect to representation from
the second congressional district, the
cards have been played badly. The
people have paid too little attention to
this important subject. We repeatedly
called attention to the position of affairs
in the district; and reminded our friends
that the divisions of the radicals pre-
sented the very opportunity which the
people could desire of defeating both
Platt and Bayne. We saw that the
followers of each are SO cxasperated
that neither would give place to the
other consequently, while Bayne's
vote may be small, it will weaken Platt
sufficiently, if the full strength OF the
Walker party is polled for one candi-
date, to render his election ighly pro-
bable. Earlier 10 the canvass advan-
taso should have been taken of this
state of affairs, and proper candidate
placed in the field. The movement
made by some counties in favor of Col.
Goodwin was checked 10 others by the
reputed fact of his ineligiblity, and by
that alone; for no one, SO far as we
know, has ever made the slightest ub-
lection or opposition to him on any
other grounds; and even this was not
thought necessary, the nomination not
being regular or in anywise binding
according to the usual course of pro-
ceedings.
Neither was the action here in Nor
folk last week for the selection of a
candidate regular and according to
party usage; and that being SO, as we'll
as the sholtness of the notice given and
the late period in the canvass, caused its
failure; which was just what we antici-
pated. The men who have worked
hard 10 this campaign, achieved graft
flying results so far, and see bright
prospects ahead as their reward, can.
not be expected to work for any person
who is disqualified, or believed to be
SO, or for an eleventh-hour candidate
whose defeat is certain. We suppose,
therefore, we shall have to give up all
hope of effecting anything in the con-
gressional canvass, and leave every
thing to the individual decision of the
voters; there being no chance now of
united action throughout the
district upon any one man,
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-29
T b a U Err IL co.
$50 BROADWAY NEW YORK

.sl. AND a@E -H.
50 WAsnINGToN ST., CHICAGO, I'LL.
Having made i'm portaut and extensive
improvements in their mandatory,
both in m achinery and additional fac1li-
lies, IN order to meet the increasing de-
mand for their unrtvaled ~
PLAN OF 0 RI 3 s.
Hereby announce that we are now ena-
bled TO produce Piano that can be ex-
celled by none in the mark ct, and which
we offer to the public at the extremely
low price of
$3.50,
These Pianos are made OF the best sea-
soned materials and first-class workman.
ship, are of rosewood, round cornered
with carved legs and Tyre, oyerstrupg'
Improvements, and have universally m ct
the appreciation of all the musical pro-
fession who have used them.
THEY ARE FULLY WARRANTED,
and we have no hesitation in pronounc.
ing these Pianos the cheapest and best
nrst.cAa instrument now offered to the
public,
We are also Importers and Manuiactur-
ers OF Musical Instruments Strings, ana
every variety OF Musical Merchandise OF
which we have the largest assortment.
We call especial attention to our German
Silver and Brass Band Instruments,
which are distinguished Tor their power
and sweetness of tone, and the great ease
with which every note is produced. EY-
cry instrument warranted to give salts
faction. 1eE9 u
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-29
T HI. GRovESPEElJ, founder Of the id
y and favorauly known House of Gro
teen IL Co. ...
GROVESTEEN, FULLER Il CO.,
IS MERCER ST, N. y.
IL u L NJ q z q p ~ Il Q
FLA N OF o r II II S

The last new addition to our different
styles is attracting the admiration of
both critics and populace We. menti n
specially, some of the claims OF this new
Piano. Believing the exterior should be
as beautiful to the eye as the melody to
the ear, we have paid great attention to
getting them up in style that is eonce.
handsomest Piano Forte made. They
are an entirely new style, with four
round corners, reavily carved legs and
Tyre, base richly moulded, and contains
The tone Is melodious, andits adaptable
tty to passages of every shade of express
sion, from the softest murmur, the Cres-
sendo, and the t'F, gives the performer
Price $500. ie29-tf
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-29
TUESDAY MORNING. June 20, 1869.
FOR COLONEL
G. C. WALKER.

w. ". w ALAER.
Colonel G. c. Walker, candid ate for
Governor, will address the people on
the days named and at the places speci-
fed in the following list:
Mathews ACCOMPLISHMENTS, Ju-
ly 1.
Yorktown--Friday, July 2.
Williamsburg-Saturday, July 3
Gloucester Courthouse - Monday,
July 5.
Gov. R. L, Montague, Col. c. K.
Mallory, Col w. r. Aydlett, Col. B. B.
Douglass and others will address the
NEE tings.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-29
Dry Goods.

IA Fps ~ Ell IT.
Call special attention. to- tteir prese al
LARGE STOCK OF
STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS
Consisting OF asa atsQ *
BLACK AND COLORED SILKS
Black silks at 90, | 70. q 20, 225. 275 up
Fancy Dress Goods fl ON 20 cents TO 81 rs
Ne STOCK of Summer Dress, in Japa-
nese Cloths, striped and Figured LenOs,
aud many other novelties 1a Summer
Dress Goods; 3D. aud Sd Black Grape
Moretz, 8.4 Black and White Berages and z
Grape and Moretz. 3.4 Black Grenadines
at So, 70 and 90 per ard. "a Grenadines
and all Silk Hernanis at low price
New stock o. Organdies. Printed Jaco.
nets, Lawns and Percales.
Full line OF White Goods. Cambrics and
socks, Plain, Plaid and Striped Swiss
Muslin, Victoria and Bishop Laws, In y
dia Twllls, Br1lliants, Cambria Dimtty,
White Piques, Shirt Fronts. Cambria and
swiss Edgings and Insertings, Richard-
sons Shifting and Fronting Linens,
Navy Linen, Biroeye Linens. Linen
Sheetings, Pillow Linens, Stair Linens,
Huckapack Towels and Toweling, bleach,
Ell and Brown Table Linens, and Nap
h1ns &l 20
OUR SPECIALITY. siape
Clot and Cassimeres for Men and
Boys Wear, Sun mer Pants Goods for
Boys, White Linen Drills and Ducks.
Brown do, AtA ~
In Hosier, ami Gloves We call special
attention,
A. +. Stewards best Alexander Kid
Gloves IN colors and Black and White.
all sizes. l'b q sflai 2 x
Our Domestic Stock always full and
sold at lowest prices. Ali Prints l21zc. o.
CAPPS PEET, y
Popular Dry Goods Store, M
my19 45 Main atre6t.