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The New York herald., 1869-08-17

AS the New York express on tine New York and
New Haven Railroad, due here shortly after noon
yesterday was passing Port Chester crossing at full
speed the engineer observed horse and wagon
near the track when suddenly to his horror The horse
was observed 10 become frightened by the cars and
despite the exertons Of the occupant OF the vehicle
could not bo controlled. The engineer whistled
for brakes down three times. but before the speed
OF the train could be sackened the inuriated horse
rushed across the track with the vehicle still atacned
TO him. In q twlnkling the locomotive reached The
spot striking the horse and wagon as he same time,
hurng the animal to the west side, manglng him In
q horrible manner. The occupant was caught upon
the iron platform In front OF the engine, and
the wagon was smashed to iindefs. When the tran
stopped the passengers rushed TO the 'front.' end OF
the locomotive, aud there upon the iron platform lay
tie driver Of the horse, doubled up, While cots aud
pools Of plooi bespatiered the engine. Upon turn
ing the poor man over horrible cut six or eight
inches in length was visible the back Of his nead
the skull was crushed In, both arms and nearly all
tie ribs broken The remains were placed In the
baggage car and taken TO Rye, where 1t was ascer.
tanned that the deceased was William Smith. we'll
odo citizen OF that place, about sixty years Of age.
lie leaves q wife and daughter. An Inquest was
held the jury returning q verdict In accordance
with the facts. Mr.. smith was universally known
and respected BY the citizens Of Rye and vIclniul
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
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Yesterday afternoon robbery took place In the
lower part OF the city which for boldness and audac
ity excels anything that has taken place for some
time II seoms that the firm Of Linneman wehe,
iaporters OF No. Si1 Broadway. sent to the Custom
house for O case Of satins. and the goods were
bougnt to the door o. their store when the cartman
went IN to get Instructions how 10 dispose OF tho
goods. He had scarcely entered the store when
thf3 mon were observed 70 jump out OF covered
bu, mess wagon, seized the case OF Silks and put 1t
in their vehicle and Instantly drove on at
rspio ohserSea r mo nts Casn nn,aeu tna m.n and
becoming satisfied that they were thieves mlae-
diatey gave chase and followed the men until they
reached point near New Chambers and Elm streets,
when he attempted to seize the bride of the hors
attached TO the wagon. Tho thieves immediately
Mr.. Riddle shouting "stop thef.n This alarm
caused several persons and Policeman or two TO
JOIN In the chase The thieves seeing their chance
Of escape rather doubtful jumped out OF their wagon
and abandoned 1t and made good their escape,
Leaving tne goods intact The case Of satins Was
valued ct $4,000.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
GIFTED STATES rosalssiusEws COURT.
Pratt, the Alleged Texan Bushwhaclscr aud
Marderer Disehargcd-,rLe Evidence As.ains,
Him Iunuf.iciept.

Pratt, the Alleged Texan Dushwhaclser and
Mardcrer pisctargcd--TLe Evidence Against
Him Insufficient.
Before Commissioner Osborn.
The Untted States Us. John IL P'dt.-Defendant,
who was arrested on charge Of murder, breaking
guard and treason committed In Texas last year,
was brought ap yesterday at twelve O'Clock for
examination. In consequence Of the action OF
Judge McCunn, issuing order for his discharge on
the application OF the prisoner for writ Of
habeas corpus, and the refusal OF the Marshal
TO obey the order, the case has attracted
o good DEAL Of attention. The presence OF the mill
tary force which the Marshal brought to his once
contributed not little to eSaggerate the Importance
OF the case In the popular mind. At an early hour
yesterday morning the United States Court House
was thronged by persons, some attracted by
curiosity some by interest In the principle involved
but many more by partisan or friendly interest In
the prisoner himself, The soldiers were there and
their presence was the cause OF much intemperate
and foolish talk. This was by no meana less when,
about seven O'Clock, 1t was noised about that Major
General Mcdowell, In command OF the Eastern DC.
partmcnL and Brevet MAJOR General ingalls,. next
In rank, were In consultation with District Attorney
Picrrcpont In reference to what should be done In
che event OF any attempt to rescue Pratt while being
brought from Fort schuyler to appear before Com
missioner Osborn.
little before twelve O'Clock Pratt was brought to
the Marshas Office, through the door on Roado
street. uDdef escort oil company Of the First regi
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
rGLlCE INTELLIGENCE.

/. ARREST AND CoMMrrAL or BURaI.Ans.-Thomas
Murray was srraigned ct Jefferson Market Poll ce
Court yesterday on complaint OF William Shute. Of
Eleventh avenue, who charged him with burglari-
ously entering his premises on Sunday night with
the Intention OF taking all his worldly goods. The
prisoner Was committed TO answer 1t tue General
Sessions. Charles w. Woodruff preferred COM
plant against John Cayanagh, charging that on
the night OF the 23d Of July he. with person named
Brady, broke open window Of his store In Twenty
ninth street and stole thererom quantity of boots
and shoes and revenue stamps. Tie prisoner was
committed.
sHARP GANE.-A case which reflected good
deal OF light on the manner OF doing business in our
police courts came before Justice Ledwith, at the
Jefferson Market Police Court. yesterday. Margaret
Gala CHER charged Charles Hubbell with defrauding
her OF six dollars under false pretences. He told
her that ne could obtain the release or her husband,
committed for intoxicaion, by .'seeing' the Judge,
aud demanded ten dollars for his expenses In doing
3d.: The woman mad not that suTn, but gave HIM six
dollars, with which he was satisfied. Mr.. Thomas
Nugent, the messenger Of the Commissioners OF
CHARITIES and Correction, elcicnt officer and hu.
name man, whom the fellow personated, heard of
the matter, ana the.resul: was that Hubbe was ar
rested. The prisoner pleaded not guilty and gave
bonds to answer.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17

MeCutchen, who died from the enscts OF alcoholism
and cholera mOrhus.. Deceased. was picked up In
the streets by tho Twelfth ward polfce m sunerfng
condition. Verdict In accordance with the facts.
A man named Michaei Salters fell down dtRht OF
stairs yesterday morning ct 1853 West Twenty-sixth
street. when he sustained such severe internal aud
external injuries as led TO HIS death In few hours.
Coroner Flynn held an inquest
Coroner Flynn was notified yesterday to hold an
inquest at No. jackson street over the body OF
Christopher Roetman, q German, aged sxty-two
who died suddenly. fIE
Coroner Sctarmer held an inquest yesterday In the
TOmbs prison over the remains OF Michael Ryan,
man committed for petit larceny few days ago,
who dicd suddenly yesterday from sUb-acute nenin-
gifts. Verdict In accordance.
James Kane, pauper, aged forty 1--we, who was
committed by Justice Mansfield on Friday as o
vagrant, died suddenly yesterday in tue Essex
Market prison. Coroner Schirmcr held an inquest
ana obtained verdict OF death from natural causes
the result Of exposure.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
cOvaT oF cOmMon pLEAs-caaAD:as.

The Frank LesIle Divorce Caso-Intevesslng
Opinion by Judge Brady-A Husband Bound
70 Support His Wife Respectfully.
Leslie Us. Lestte.-Judge Brady rendered yesterday
the following opinion In this interesting divorce
suit
IL is said in Daniels on Practice tp. 7si, London
ed) that when there has bean any proceeding in the
case which has given the defendant right against
the plaintiff the latter cannot dismiss his bill, OF
course. Tne cases cited to sustain such propo-
sition seem TO justify IT, The rule Is sound one In
equity II IL be not In common law cases. Where an
action OF divorce b commenced against q woman an
iertained. and, II granted, the payment Of both may
be enforced by the process Of the court against
the properly and person Of tine plaintiff The
order to pay s, IN effect equivalent 10 the amount
OF costs regulated by statute ana ,ong the
ton Continues the altnony Is an Incidental expense
or legal chalee against the plantn, which he must
pay before ne can discontinue. Toe rigit to It ao-
crues upon the entry Of the order allowing IT, and the
power to enforce ITS payment arises unon It's beconi-
Ing due and the default Of the pasnt In paying It
There are familiar rules as to the right and its en-
1orccnent which II Is not necessary " demonstrate
llshed as the result OF an order, or interOcutory
decree, which is In its nature JUDGMENT Tor the
" y a. ae % tSs NC
alIer due notice. There Is no hardship In the RUE
thus declared. BY commencing the action the
plaintiff subjects himself voluntarily to- the
power Of the court to compel hun 10 make suitable
provision for the support OF hs wife and the prOtec
ton OF her rights and when the power exercised
nc Is relieved from the Obligation or supporting her
by any payments other than those required by tue
order which may be made. IL IS q legal presump-
ton tnat the husband "a liable for the support and
maintenance Of his wife, and 1t Is reasonable con-
clusion therefrom that II he does not pay the all
mony ne will be compelled TO pay its equivalent IN
dIIierent mode. But, whether this be so or noc,
when an order Ia made granting almony IT becomes
part OF the costs burden OF the acton, and as
long as the order remains unrevoked BY the court 1t
must be obeyed. For these reasons think the omis
sion OF the plaintin to pay the almony made
the disc0ntinuance which he sought 10 perfect
nullty. Having arrived at this conclusion upon
careful consideration OF the point, 1t may be
cessary to refer to the proposition that as the de-
fendant has sought affirmative relief, the platnti
caunOt discontinue the action IN any event; but
deem 1t proper to cay that think that view untena-
BILE. II the defendant meant to become an actor, de-
slrOus OF divorce, ana to relieve herself from the
contingency Of discontinuance Of this, she should
have commenced an action, and In that way secured
se asree wcm sue n8w sHeas oe,ng sne
views that, although think the discontnuance at
tempted by the plaintiff nuity, he may discontinue
counsel fee already ordered to be paid.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
ARREST of AMI ALLEGED fuCIIIvf.

Robert z. sprague was arrested n this city on
Saturday by Captain John q. Young, Of the Deteo-
tive Agency at No. Of Broadway, on charge OF
fraud. ON the goth Of May he fed from 0gdensburg,
having obtained $4,000 by fraudulent representa-
uons 81, 900 Of which was from the Bank Of Pres.
colt, Canada. and taking with him tho WE OF cit
zen Of OgdensbGrg, canio to this CITY ana omp9TKsd
for Vera Cruz on ths steamship Cleopatra. Wnlle
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
sAllAS1 CONDUCT ue A sreAmsDAr MAN.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HKRALD:-
On Sunday, the 10th instant. as the steamboat RID
van wInkle wss receiving passengers at tue foot Of
Christopher street, lady, on coming aboard,
slipped on the gang plank and fell cverbonrd' and and
probably would have been drowned had 1t not been
Tor J0hn Donovan one OF the deck hands, who, 81
the risk of his own life, plunged into tue wafer ana
rescued the lady from impending death
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

TIE WEATHER YBsTERDAY.--The following record
win show the changes In the temperature for the
past twentyfour hours In comparison with the cor.
responding day Of last year. indicated by the ther-
mometer at Hudnut's pharmacy, HERALD Building,
Broadway, corner Of Ann street,
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
City Railroad Tickets.

''Ctizen" complains Of the manner In which our
city railroad companies circuMsent the Internal
Revenue law. which requires them to sell tickets at
convenient places on the line Of tteir roads. The
Broadway and Seventh avenue line sell tickets only
In the second story of large stable corner seventh
and Fifty first street. the ascent TO which 10
up pair Of open stairs such as nobody ever ven.
lures on, and the room is 80 impregnated with
stable Odors a. to scent the clothing for hours.
'Ctizen" suggests the Philade pha plan, where
tickets are sold by the conductors IN the cars.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
SUPERIOR cuvRT-spsclAt TERM
Dccisions.
BY Judge McCunn.

Sophia Erd,d Us. Robert acknowledgement Of
divorce granted.
Waiam p. ware u.s. AIRED p Reynolds. s.--Motion
granted.
Mcnae, Igeyn,an cs. Charles Faaoel.-Motion
granted.
granted.
Coroline LEM ps. Michael L Ai!tey,-Motion va
eating order OF arrest granted.
CHARLES Morlot ct al Us. Ah,.on KnIer ct al.-Mo-
Samuel Ravnor rs. wNiam D. Waddtngton.-
Motion for judgment granted.
Ta,tlii,e Nlenan vs. Henry xtller.-Motlon
granted.
one dollar per day granted Counsel fee Of seventy
Ave dollars to be paid within ten days.
NOrbutV Hicks us. y. W. BtSh0p.-Aoton denied,
with ten dollars costs. .
Motion denied, with ten dollars costs.
Charles II. Snih Is. Timothy J. Coe.-Moti0n
grarted upon payment OF ten dollars costs.
Nelson iVeits rs. Witiidm c. Rheinidfder.-M0ti0n
FredeifcE ". Frevtus rs. Henry Hildaorand.- -
Bail reduced to 500.
Cna,les r. .Gii,nor rs. Ed,rard p. Bedeli ct al.--
Motion to stay proceedings In the matter granted
upon condition that defendants deposit IN the re-
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
something for the Health Board.

"Reader OF the HERALD complains OF the fol.
lowing nulsance:-In whole block Of tenement
houses on Broadway, between sixty-seventh and
Sixy-eighth streets the water closets are connected
by drains with the cutters. these drains are opened
as early in The evening as SIX O'CLOCK and the con-
ten OF all the closets are forced into the gutter.
making it almost Impossible for people to breathe
was done even In the presence Of an officer OF the
Health Board and YET the Board did not interfere 70
aAlte the uusa.ce. Why?
The New York herald., 1869-08-17

ceirers hsnds enough 70 cover ths claim and inter
est and all costs and olsbursenaents. Othofwno
motion denied.
1NOIaas j. Kspp u.s. Erie ana Netp England Ratl
road C0mpdnv.-M0ti0n granted and cause referred
70 william Edelgten TO take testimony, &C.
Thomas j. Kipp Us. The HfdsOa ana Highland
Suspension Bridge CopnDdnp-Same decision.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
An Awful Prediction.

"Nationai American Medium" writes us long.
incoherent letter. at the conclusion Of which ne
iings out the following awful prediction:-"That his
predictions or prophecies are misfortune IL BY no
means his individual pleasure Our atmosphere u
now In state of chemical transition. This phe-
nomenon III itself Affects, OF course everything, az
II always CID aeCt our planet more or less violently
through thousands Of centuries. The molten liquid
or nnid within the centre OF our planet is Just as
present greatly antated: and although our granite
shell Is pretty strong we may still expect sudden
geographical changes as such occurred thousands
Of years before Cur era, accompanied py immense
sacrlce OF created life. This also is the mystery OF
so many trapdiy succeeding each other) more Oh
niei by something that may shock the world"
Fearful But when VIII this ''sh0ck" comet
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
COURT cAl.ENDaas-1als DAY.

SUPREME COURT-CaAMBERs.-Nos. %, e5, G8 7S,
SO.
MARINE CouRT-TRIAL TERM.-Nos. 1885, S09S
3407 84O9, 1928, 34l9 3442 9443, 8444. 3445 34l6.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17

there he was taken sick with yellow fever. and after
name, bat was captured ~ above stated. He was
sent back TO OR1ensbnrg TO answer for his crimes.
Spia2ue was Q broker, and dong successful busi'
neas at the time of his night.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.


zone OF the People" s righs in suggesting thas
the strike Of the plate printers concerns the whole
country, since the fractional currency printed By
them enters into the general circulation. and an ID.
feriOr quality Of work may tighten the labor Of couu-
terfeiters. He calls plate printing "nne arr ~
QuIrng patient training, study and time to acquire
IT. for the most beautiful designing snd engraving
ON plates entirely dependent upon good printing
for perfect devel0pment.u The American and Ma
tional Bank Note Companies have obtained CON.
,ssne ~ u ~ sn o oca @ nT %
plates Tor the aud dfeen cent notes are not
only larger than usual but the engraving Of the female
portraits s Of ler quality than any on previous notes.
requiring more time than formerly to print them.
Seventy five cents per 100 was paid forty years ago.
and the printers entitled to reasonable advance
In the price. Our correspondent s Of opinion thae
II IA question for the government whether IL will
Uphold class interest to the Injury Of the working
men.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
A State Holiday.

correspondent wants the Governor 70 proclaim
a state holiday, 10 enable the many working men
and women OF the city to get . little fresh air,
which they cannot now DO, being unable to leave
their business during week days. The correspondent
fails to point to any existing law empowering the
Governor to issue such proclamation or oolislng
people to comply with 1t.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17

A horse jockey in Manchester, N. HI has !rsosS
1000 times In ave years, and never loet douss ~
hts bargains. The average valno 0i sncso ~"
horses 10 estlmated at afteen dollars
The New York herald., 1869-08-17

Sidewalk Sweeping on broadway.
"Reader" desires the Street Commissioner to I'd.
wise the business men on Broadway to direct their
employees to sprinkle the sidewalks before sweeping
In the morning, as it is very dsagreeabe, in WALK
ing down early In the morning, to have the dust
swept into ones face.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
COURT Of cun!aoN rlEAs-speclAL 1saa.


BY Judge Brady.
Franc Leslie Os. Sarah Ann LeSlfe.--M0ttOn
granted. (See opinion in another part Of HERALD.)
Kd1nber0er ps. Greer.-In this case the afhdavit
OF Mr.. COher will be required as 10 what occurred In
his Office on drawing papers.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
RaiI. ou civ Rallroad Tracks.

E. W. says that not less than 000, 900 damages
have been sustained by owners Of private carriages
on account Of the laying Of rails the tracks Of
our city horse railroads. He believes that their
charters require the companies to only grOOved
or nat rails, keep the track In good order, and
also the pavement for three feet either side Of IT.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
Relief for Broadway.

correspondent suggests, - the best and most
feasible way to relieve Broadway to continue Pearl
street from where It intersects Chatham IN q north.
westerly direction to Broadway, which latter it
would touch In the netghborhOOd OF Grand street.
This would be the nearest way to all the East river
ferries and improve all that miserable section OF
the city breaking up entirely the Five Points.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
Cheap Coal.

A correspondent well pleased with the course Of
the HERALD on the question OF cheap coal, wants
President Grant to call extra session Of Congress
at once to repeal all duties coal. This will cost
the government something, he says but II will cost
the poor much more they are to pay the nigh price
for coal which Is IN prospect for next winter.
The New York herald., 1869-08-17
SUPREME C0unT--CaAMBsas.
The SusQuchannR Railroad War.
Before Judge Barnard,

The SUsQHchun14 Raf1F0nd War.
Before Judge Barnard.
suspension Of hostuites has taken place In this
case until the 18th inst owing to some misunder-
standing as to the attorneys who have right to
appear for the respective parties. After the adjourn.
ent of the court on Saturday the Sheriff OF Albany
county forwarded his return. stating his inability 10
fnd the parties attached. Judge Barnard thereup0n
issued an alias attachment returnabIe on the lS.h
SUPERIOR CoVRT-SpsClAt TERM
The New York herald., 1869-08-17

Average temperature yesterday .s0E
yeraRe temperature for corresponding date last
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-03-29
Estate Sale, by order Of the Executors.
BY j. II. HUMPHREYS.

On WEDNESDAY, the 14th April prcx, at the Old
All ssas SsTs s1 e Il 81 oe9sk sxkoa % of FIND
the Town Of Summerville, Immediately opposite the
now Town HALL and known the restdence Of the late
captain VIM. Trout, measuring ana containing one
acre, more or less: batting and bounding to the
naain road. and east and west lands OF late capt
Trout; together with the Improvements thereon
consisting Of comfortable Residence with four rooms
lathed and plastered with widse double piaz1as,
ssoreroom. Kitchen carriage house and stable all In
good repair.
There is also attached hne Vegetable and Flower
Garden, and Some very cheice Fratt Trees.
Tho LOT adjoining the above On the east, measur
ing and containing ono half aors, more or less
Terms-One-haH cash; balance in enc year 90.
cured by bond and mortgage Of tho purohAser
Purchaser to pay for papers and for ssamps
The above property can be treated for at private
sale at No. ~ Bread street. nAwl March "a
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ASSIGN EE'S SALEAT WALTERBORO.a n
SOUTH CAROLINA

by virtue of an order to me directed by the Hon,
George 8. Bryan, Judge of United States District
Court sor south Carolina, will be sold at public
being MONDAY, the 9Th day Of April, 1859,
All that BODY OR TRACT OF LAND. situatsd I'm
on the south side Of Edisto River. ana ON the head
waters Of Island Greek and Red Bank Greek. Butrin9
and bounding to the noSth on lands now or Late OH
John Il. Meister & Co.. Peter w. Reutz and EIdrc6
Spoil; to the south lands Of J. M. Rays0r, James
j. Jennings and John t. Meister Co.; 6astop lands
Mester Co., and west on Lands ofLewis E. Linder.
containing ---- acres.
Terms--One-half cash; balance In ono year. seaur.
cd by bond Of the purchaser and mortgage OF tha
premises. Purchaser to pay assignee foE nesessarH
papers and stamps ]. B. BfSsXLL.
March Ia fm8 Assignee OF Hutecn Lee.
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AssIGNEE,s sALE
March Is


by virtue OF an order OF sale to me directed, by the
H george s y. 6ryan; 9udge OF the United States
of;er So ,o o' Lns a. h1 OF sou'n Caronna VIE
NV ~ ~ G .nn ~ & puDmc =, aucuon, on the nrse MON.
OA1 ~ April next at IL O'CLOCK NJ, at BarnwelI
court house.
The following REAL ESTATE:
All that LOT OF LAND With ,rr-ox.,,. 49,.
thereon in the town Of Wi,i,ston RarnsIe W..
Known as tha Hoo"chia ~ hn ~ ,1sa Countys
Of the estate Of ~ Willis Eas INV ot nogy Dy Hss es
Besslv lot harainsftar 5sscrS.S s StN "I 40 Ing
gontE CsTSi;nn RaiIroo, a~S 49, -, Sv1sn ny C1~
Graham, CONTAINING in front I4s ssst sn3 N Ssn. 7Tc
feet ~ ~ 1-o 400 Sl1" IA sepsn AAs
All that LOT OF LAND ia tho said ravn :, v,,
liston in taid County krovn .s go Shs n Mi - M4' I
bounded North bv lands of + n viii. is Mass. tSss W
landa of GilIeapy South bv lands ~ sonth ot ~
Railroad ana W.st bv ne Rnvachis Iot asora~.n
toned contaning sO Saet bv 1Ie 0 A'' ''"1"IofnoA"
Also, iii that LoT OF IAND in said revr s..
streat tirtv ss.t - wiaa 20 Soonoea Nor.n oy
SSnh Inv lands ~ GiIiasUu y ~ 'aIS v.us ~ uHsosPy.
iot tnoyyr % ~ - nspy n.spy aIa =. -. wins. and
Wtris ana West l - t4 .o. OF .ae ossate OF H.
All that 1nT T's or ~ r.NH q, 1wsny ts .oSs woe.
in the asid Gonntv Snov, IA a. % - ~ ~ ~ Da.aDefgs
bounded North hy paiIrnoa I.a~na ~ ~. . narSe -
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Of office is in charge of accomplished and con.
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