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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-23
THE SCAFFOLD.
Execution Of Adam Titus mt Carlisle, Pa, for
the Murder Of Henry Stalm.

Execution OF Adam Titus Mt Carlisle, Pa, for
the Murder Of Henry Stalin,.
CARLISLE, Dec. % 1869.
Adam Titus, the murderer OF Henry Stahm, was
executed at this place today in accordance with
the requirements Of his sentence. The particulars
Of the crime reveal the fact OF Its having been
unprecedented. Both men were employed as
laborers on the farm Of Mr.. Means, and on the
3oth Of December, 1868, were engaged In choppIng
nrewood some distance from the house. While at
work quarrel arose between the pair, which re-
suited in Titus striking Sahm on the forehead with
the axe, Telling him Instantly. He then struck him
on the neck with the blade OF the axe, almost
severing the head from the body. On the
Friday following, Titus who had made preparations
for flight returned to the scene OF the tragedy
and buried the corpse. He then started for Snifens-
burg with the intention OF taking the cars but before
he could leave the authorities arrested him. suspi
cion having been previously aroused by the con-
tinued absence OF Stahm When confronted with
the dead body OF his victim Titus displayed con-
siderable agitation, and on being removed
to the jail confessed the crime, attributing
1t to intoxtcati0n. At the trial he pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to death. Efforts
were made IN opposition to his writ to obtain re-
pricve for hun, but the Governor firmly refused TO
interfere. He met his fate with great courage and
resignation, declaring That II his crime could be
plated by his death he was happy to die. But few
persons were present ut the execution, which was
unattended BY more than the Ordinary solemnIty,
Titus dying easily and without unusual struggling.
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A COLOSSAL LITIGATION.

Millions Worth Of Property In jeopardy
Tho afsas Important Lawsuit Ever Come
mcnccd in Kings County.
In the year 1904 old Peter Caycr, the owner OF q
farm In that section Of Kings county known a.
0reenpoint died and left large portion OF hs'pro-
rerty, or rather lite interest In hls property, to
two OF his sons Peter Calyer and Jacobus Cayer,
and four houses situated in Essex aud Hester streets,
In the city OF New loik, TO his wife ana
three daughters. Some OF the property NJ
Greeppoint was disposed Of by the sons and
their children without the authority to do 80, but
supposng they had the right 70 DO 80, while other
portions OF the estate sti the possession OF
some Of the descendants. The land AZ Greenpont
cQmprlses upwards ~ 100 acres, extending rom
MADAM. street 70 the East river all OF which has
been auiiE Hpc.., and Includes many very fine resi-
dencoa o,~s extensive warehouses and mannfactur-
Ing establish Nenss Inc water front alone - esii.
mated ~ he ,-.a~tu several millions OF dollars. In
hessI1 ~ wc woi Neirs Of the estate j. Dewey Fay
has commauc y, 'ne ~ against tho present occu-
panLs and supposed own, III win 10 followed by
s. ss u tue s'hae Tns n ~uaes.
osasrs ior "ssiage and back
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Our Correspondence from Reno.

In series Of special letters from The Holy
City, published this morning, We chronicle the
organization of the Council OF the Vatican.
The correspondence is in continuation of the
chain Of narrative which was commenced in
our columns Immediately after the first in
ception Of the idea of such an assemblaga by
the members Of the Sacred College, and hence
the PRONUNCIATION Of the Pontifical fiat which
gave il effect. The letters which appear this
morning convey the first inkling which has
been presented in writing Of the existence of
what may be called the nucleus Of demo-
cratic party in tho Council, and are conse-
quently Of even more than usual Importance.
Austria was making grand imperial diplo-
matic lay effort to attract the attention Of the
assembled hierarehs to her right and claim Of
executive apostolicity-a fact which is made
evident by our report of the fine tsts which
was given at the ministerial residence Of the
Emperor In Rome. The diocese of Buffalo,
N. Y, had a double-headed delegation at St.
Peters, in the persons of the Catholic and
Protestant bishops Of the place, with the
chances-or betting, If any is permitted
heavily in favor Of the claim of the Right
Reverend Doctor Ryan, the Catholic, to the
seat Italy, outside of Rome, remained, as It
were, on the fence so that orr special
grouping Of the facts becomes quite inter-
csting
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fancy ngures OF the jolly canoIn. The nymDhS
s swuns with peculiar grace, threw their heels az
tiising cl!maxes with the nicely OF mathe.
in point They pitched implorngly al
draw universal admiration for their dexterity in
atIeSpting without consummatng somersaulis-
Of c0i'rse the males reoieed, and Of course the e-
males We're as merry al larks and the almost UNI
united Teedon gave evidence that the cti-
quette or this progressive nineteenth century
at the waSz as 1t giides easily along.
~ an q, q sudden the cancan develops, tho heels
ny Tho fever spreads, the mania ID universal.
Wide more wide the w,ching circle spreads,
AND turIs ii no thing eise--si least their heads.
Thus the r1ores Of The toe had their hour and It
transpired that they were SIN revolving rs we 20
10 press, while many doubtless, are now pressed
with dim sense OF seaeickness and a consequent
feeling that IL we're bett,T were It not thus.
LIN CercIc DIES Bellies Dunes dc pHurrn0nic.
The gallant knights OF Sir Launceot. q fine band
OF young gentlemen with all the 'boodr OF the most
dashing cavaliers, some time vince engaged Ale
mania Hall for grand tournament" and
bail 10 come of last evening but carly
In the evening notice was received by ths
managers OF the ball from the directors or
The hail that the Knights could nos hold their
tournament there. Nothing daunted the knights
proceeded to the Everett. rooms, which were
at once placed at their disposition. It, was
q. wet, Sloppy night. and nos many mad earoed
OF the Transition, which probably ACQUIRED for
HE slOwness with which the ballroom began to f
IT is almost needless 20 say that no pious payers
were offered up on behalf OF the owners OF Allena-
MIA. on the contrary, 1t was hunted that the con-
Germ nerited the catastrophe OF being "puledn-an
event tnat would doubtless have afforded satisiat-
Ion to some OF the parties present. AT all events
IL was openly avowei that the OF the matter
VIII be determined I'm the courts OF law.
As II was. the bah at the Everett Rooms
characterized By considerable mlrthfuness. The
costumes were light ana airy, but the room being
suniciently heated no apprehenslons were enter
talned lest the iair creatures should catch
cold. The music was fascinating, were
the charming strains the oniy feature that
attracted attention. At midnight the Everett
Rooms We're Lively. Tne air was resonant
with merry laughter. Waile the assemblage began
to enjoy the matter with an apparent heartiness
the discounted ana disappointed feelings or many
were soothed by delicious fragrance. SORROWS
were forgotten and the knights embodened by
their sense Of their right, went In TO win and he
merry. Up advanced hour the AFFAIR wss not
marked by any disorder.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKsr.-LcsDoS, Dec. 22-a:3o
p h.-ConsolS closed at 92 Tor money and W. Tor
the account. Unifed States fye-twenty bonds S57k
for the issue OF 1902 s4s for the OF 1855 and
S87s for the issue OF 1857. Erie Railway shares ~
Illinois CentralS, 99a4; Atlantic and Great West
ern %.
PARIS BoURSE.-PARIS. Dec. 22.-The BOurse
opened dull Rentes III. 45c.
FRANKFORT BouRsE.-FRANKFoRT, Dec. o.
United states Gve-twenty bonds opened quiet at
9i7s OIL y, and closed fat and quiet at Oh.
LIVERPOOL COTTON INSTRUMENTATION, Dec.
22-4:a0 p. Motion closed at II ed Tor middlng
uplands mud 1ls4d for mlddting Orleans. The sales
OF the day were 10000 bales, including 1000 for
speculation and export. Breadstulis dull and un-
changed. Refined petroleum, Is. 10. per gallon.
HAvRE CorToT MARKEr.-HAvIE, Dec. 2l.-CottOn
closed quiet at 1861 on spot and 1851. anoat.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKEr.--LIvERPOOI.
Dec. 22--t p. M.-Pork Nat and nominal. Lard dat
and nominal.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MAREEr.-LIvERPOoL, Dec.
22-l l.. M.-TallOw, AIS. Cd. per cwt.
LONDON PRODUCE MAaKEr-LoSDoN, Dec. D.
Sugar, $685. .os I'd. for No. IL Dutch standard, on
the spot; to arrive quiet. Talow nrmer.
PETROLEUM MARKET.--ANTwERP, Dec. 22-Petro-
leum closed firm at 60laf for standard white.
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MAINE.

Railroad Meeting In PortInud-PreparatiOn
for tho Reception Of the Remains of
George Peabody.
PORTLAND, Dec. ~, 1859.
Governor Chamberlain, Mayor Putnam and PresL
dent Goodwin. Of the Portland, Saco and Ports.
mouth Railroad; President Ooggswel Of the Eastern
and President Brown, Of the Boston and Maine Rail-
ROAD, w.sh number Of other gentlemen connected
win railroads. met the directors OF the Portland and
OglensDurg Railroad Company this evening. The
result OF their deliberations has not transpircd
Governor Chamberlain will issue an order to-mOr-
row detailing State militia a. for the re-
mains OF George Peabody when they shall arrive.
The British Consul at this port has received de-
spatch from Minister Th0rnton signifyng his lnten-
ton be present " the reception or the remains OF
Mr. PeahO1v.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DECISIONS.

BOSTON, Dec a. 1869.
In the United States District Court Judge Lowell
has given decision in the case OF the Marine
National Bank OF New York versus the Globe
National Bank OF Boston, in which the plaintiff
claims interest on money deposited with DEFENDANT
during the tendency OF two suits In the Supreme
Judicial Court In which the defendant was sum-
moned az trustee. The decision is that void pro-
cess 1.-THE suits having been dismissed for want OF
Jurisdiction, does not furnish legal excuse for
withholding payment OF interest amounting To up
wards Of $4,000 as allowed on the deposits.
LOUISVILLE. Dec. %, 1869.
In the case Of tho sherif Of Boyle county, KY, w.
Cobb 4 Co., Of Buffalo, N. Y, for the restoration OF
1,3o0 bushels OF wheat seized from him while under
attachment, Judge Ballard Of the United States Dis
trict Court decided that the United States Marshal
could not from the possession OF State officer
property held under process The grain will be re.
turned St the expense Of Cobb Co.
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Pushing n Case.

We are glad to observe that the Police Com
missioners are sensitive.in regard to the recent
appointment on the police Of one of the light
fingered fraternity, and that, not satisfied with
getting rid Of the rogue, they also want to get
rid Of the mischeivous facts in their system to
which his appointment was due. 1t may be
remembered that the Captain of the Thirteenth
precinct had reported that the rogue was "a
man of good character and reputation" He
has been placed on trial for that dereliction of
duty, and already the trial has shown the real
evil. This evil is that no real investigation il
made into the character Of candidate for a
place on the police. The investigation is
formal merely. Thus when an application for
appointment comes before the Commissioners
they refer it to the Superintendent to have
inquiry made into the mans previous history.
The Superintendent refers the inquiry and the
papers to the captain of the precinct in which
the man lives, and the captain of the precinct
refers them to some subordinate. If the SUBJ
ordinate happens to be crouy and boon COM
panion Of the candidate or has been properly
interviewed all the better for the candidates
chances. If not then the subordinate goes
out and stands on The corner till somebody
comes along and assures him that the can
didate is an excellent young man." Then
the papers 60 back just the route they came,
and the candidate, rogue or no rogue, gets his
appointment In the present case the Com
missioners have pursued the Investigation TO
that the candidate was IAN excellent young
man." The person who gave this assurance
was also policeman, and he is the next per-
son for trial. 1t is in its way commentary
on political life among US that the candidate
for appointment known thief-had testimo-
malls to his good character, signed by the
representative Of his district in the State Legis-
lature, by the President of the Board of Alder
men and by Police Justice. A remedy for
any heightened service in the force by unwor-
thy members who surreptitiously enter it may
be found in an order from the Superintendent,
published in another place. 1t requires
monthly report to be made by captains of the
number OF men under their command, their
rank and class Of duty, where they reside, and
whether married or single. If the order was
framed with this intent it is to be hoped it will
be found effectual.
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French Sympathy with the
Spanish Republicans.
Papal 1nfallibility Before the Coun
Gil in Rome.
Reported Wreck Of a British
War Steamer.
Arrival Of the Spanish Gunboats at the
Chesapeake Capes.
SPAIN.

Tho Throne QnestIon--supporters Of the Duke
of Genoa in CounciI-Policy Of the Cabinet
Municipal Franchises Ministerial Sport.
MADRID, Dec. ~, 1862
BY French Atlantic Cable !
II ia reported in this city to-day that family coun
Gil Of the members OF the House OF Savoy was held
IN Turin yesterday for the purpose Of debating and
to decide, II possible, the question which exists in
relation to the canddature Of the Duke OF Genoa for
the Spanish throne.
1t appears, as the matter now presents that the
existing government OF Spain. with the parlia-
mentary and other political partsans Of the Duke
operating In Madrid and the other cities OF the
country, have not by any means abandoned their
hopes Of Ills ultimate acceptance and enforcement.
The Spanish government has ordered that the par
lamentary elections to fill the seats remaining
vacant In Cortes shall be held on the goth day OF
January 1870 This step Is taken 80 as to secure as
Is hoped, the return OF members favorable to the
throne policy OF the executive, and thus give leg
lslative majority for the election Of the Duke.
The parliamentary elections will be very hoty
contested by the opposition. The newspaper press
unanimously demands that elections shall be first
held for the different municipal councils so as to
thus terminate the existing unconstitutional situa
tion the present municipalities having been illegally
appointed by the government.
The Ministers, having concluded limiting at the
matter OF an excursion to the mountains near
Toledo nave ordered the services Of 800 men OF the
Guards, with battalion OF infantry OF the line, on
duty to accompany the cortege so as to protect the
Ministerial party. This excursion contrasting a. 1t
does in such marked manner with the widespread
misery existing in the capital, has produced very
painful impression on the public nina.
Latest Election News-Republican Demands.
MADRID, Dec. 20, 1863.
Elections for the Ayuntcmientos, which were dis
solved by the government, have been ordered and
win commence on the I'd OF January. The elections
TO I'LL the seats in the Cortes left vacant by the
republican deputies who took an active part in the
late insurrectlon win take place on the goth OF
January.
In the Cortcs the republican minority have made
an energetic protest against these elections and de-
mand the restoration OF the former AyunIamientos.
They declare that they will carry the matter before
the legal tribunals but counsel the people In the
meantime to keep the peace ana make vigorous
efforts at the elections TO return their true
friends.
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Of ak millions Of dollars year. The business

Of six millions Of dollars year. The business
has, in fact, become terrible nuisance, Of the
Peter Funk order, calling urgently for the
Intervention of the strong arm Of the law for
its abatement. If Judge Barnard, therefore,
would do this community great and memora-
BILE service he will at once proceed to sweep
the whole batch Of these lottery policy shops
from this island. When the gamblers con-
cerned have the audacity and the power to
bring our courts Of law into their squabbles
over the spoils surely the time has come for
general clearin, out
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TsLEeaApNC NEWS ITEMS.

There were six fires In Chicago between ten
o. clock Tuesday night and three O'Clock yesterday
morning. The only serious one was the destruction
OF Ficisnmanns brewery. Loss SIS, 600; insurance
$780,
The ruins OF the Fifth ward. Allegheny City, Pa.
school binding, which was burned on Tuesday fell
In yesterday ihjuring two children, named jacket,
aged fifteen and eight years 80 severely that they
VIII probably die.
Ex-senator FrclinQhuysen, Of New Jersey. has
made DIR. Holdich, the Secretary Of the American
Bible Society; Rev. Dr. Noble, OF the Davy senior
Rivera, OF the city OF Mexico, and himself, life
ton.
deep feeling prevails among all classes or citi-
zens OF Nashville Tenn, at the prospect OF Bus-
pension OF the city schools. The schools are at
tended by about 4, 900 pupils, and are In highly
prosperous condition. The suspension IA urged by
the city authorities AZ q measure OF economy.
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state Temperance Convention ut Syracuse.
SYRACUSE, Dec. a. 1850.
The State Temperance Convention met IN this city
this afternoon to consider the sdvisabilty OF or.
ganizing temperance party In the State. Rev. q.
A. Dclevan, OF Schenectady, was made chairman,
and Rev. DR.. Love, OF Auburn, vice chairman. A
business committee OF nine members was ap-
pointed. This committee reported an address to the
people OF the state and series OF nine resolutions
These resolutions favor political action. to further
the temperance cause, and inauaurates political
party called the "New York Ant-Dranshp party.n
Inc address and resolutions were written and 70.
ported by Gerrit Smith.
rev. Mr.. Goodwin. OF Ontario county made q
minority report fav0rinR declaration against
Romanism, ana favorng the Bible in scnools which
was rejected.
Speeches were made by Gerrit Smith, william n.
Goodwin, +. A. Spencer and Others
There were no opponents OF the new party move
ment IN attendance.
In the evening : large public meeting was held
and addresses made IN support Of the new party
OrgsulzAttonA
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A Jersey HpCus PQCuS.

The village OF Paramus, Bergen county, N. j., Ia
excited over ghost, which Is alleged to have been
by several persons the old hotel at thus place.
The disturbed spirit Is that Of IN old negro named
Claus who hung for murder, and was, II Is said,
the 1rst man ever executed In the county.
IL occurred sixty years ago. and had been long since
forgotten by most OF the nelghbors. 80 convinced
are the people that It Ii vertable spook that all en-
deavors to attribute the spectral appearance TO
natural causes II laughed down with indignation.
The appRrition n vonched for Dy several persons.
An investigation into the AFFAIR u to DO made py the
residents OF the locsliv.
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Land Grants In CnlifOrnia-The Fruit Crop
Iniurcd-Illicit Distilleries Seized.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ~, 1892
Both houses of the Legislature have adopted q
memorial to Congress concerning the Southern PACT
nc Railroad grant lands asking for their restoration
and settlement ana protesting against further land
grants In California.
bill has also passed both houses providing for a
preparatory department In connection with the UNI.
verHlty or California
The Legislature has adjourned until January4.
The weather In Los Angeles county Is colder than
~ mas been Tor many years Great damages has been
done to the young fruit trees and orange trees,
under two years. are badly sapped.
Heavy seizures OF property have been made In the
southern counties by the revenue authorities for
Illicit distng.
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VIRGINIA..

The Ayors-OlIvcr HOmicide-Colored Labor
Going South.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Dec. % 1859.
Mr.. G.. s. Ayers was examined to-day for killing
Dr. Anthony Il. oliver for alleged seduction OF his
daughter The testimony was the same as at the
Coroners inquest, with the addition that the widow
OF deceased testified that her husband held Ayers
due bti for $1,000, pay able at ten days notice. but
there had never been any trouble about the money.
The examination was continued until tomorrow
Over 400 COiored men have left the vicinity of
Richmond during the last week 10 60 to work In
Louisiana and Mississippi 1t Is estimated that over
1000 left the State last month for the south.
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THE PACIFIC COAST.

The Late Senator Br0dcrick's WiII-POpu-
lation Of San Francisco-Discovery of Iron
Mines.
BAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %, 1859,
Several alleged relatives OF the late David
O. Frederick commenced suit In the United
States Circuit Court against John A. Nc
Gwynn, Andrew J. Butler and Others for
the possession OF Broderick's property The
prosecution maintain that the viii ana estate were
administered upon forgery written after Br0der-
icks death BY Alfred A. Phillips and signed BY
Noses r. flanagan.
Lsngey's Directory just published, estimates
the population Of san Francisco in september last
NJ ITO, 250
w. II. Webb, Of New York. Is visiting Los Angeles
and san Diego. 1t Is stated that he intends placing
his steamers on the southern coast trade IN oppo-
slton TO Ben Halliday's line.
Immense quantities or iron ore have been discov.
covered In Calaveras county.
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General Banks Audiences ut Court.
PARIS, Dec a. 1859.
The French journals alude to the fact that General
Banks had several interviews with the Emperor be-
fore his departure for America, but In the absence
OF further information abstain nom comment
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THE SPANISH oUNBOATs.

Arrival Of tho Fleet Inside the Capes or tho
Chesapeake.
f0RrRKsS M0NR0B Dec n 1889.
Sixteen Of the Spanish gunboats, conveyed BY the
frigate Pizarro, have arrived inside the Capes and
and anchored In Lynn Haven Bay.
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A.-Hya.s's Life BnlsRm is Most Sovereign
aud Infable Remedy for Rheumatism in It's painful
FORMS asS scrofui sryspelas, Salt Rheum, Pimples,
Rotches Old Cheers Fever Sores, the of Dis
the Blood, Mercural Complaints, Debility Liver
Kidneys Sold by all druggists; depot 2i6 Grand street,
New York; 81 bottle, six for s.
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PORTUGAL.

Territorial Union and Consolidation.
LISBON, Dec. a. 1902
Rumors that secret negotiations are In progress
for penInsular union are current, and cause much
public excitement.
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ssChrlstmus Comes lint Once a Ycar,,-And
the chance magnificent OF Fus offered
the popular store OF KNOX the batter No 2l2 Broadway
win probably again Take advantage of IT, Buy
your daughter sister OF these appro
PIRATE present for Christmas aud your kndness DOUBT
will be properly appreciated.
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FRANCE.

Public Sympathy With tho Spanish Rcpub-
icnns.
PARIS, Dec. q 1869.
subscription has been opened for the relief Of
the Spanlards who were recently expelled from the
country by the French government.
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A.-Wines and Liquors for the Holidays.
On OF fall In gold large stock hand will
packages and se in quantities TO suit a Wholesale priccs
Piper Hedsieck, S22 30. c. j. MURPHY, 1Ds Pearl street.