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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
SIXTH DISTRICT POLICE COURT.

A Novel Cause.-The Right OF Assessment by
Private Associations.
Before Judge 7. II. Lane.
The AtaeaRun Association u.s. Mdtfhe,u chat
Te,s.-Thls was an action brought by the plaintin,
known as the AtnenHum CluD to recover Of the de-
PENDANT the sum OF sixty dollars being the amount
Of an assessment duly imposed in pursuance Of it's
constitution by the painIiff upon all resident men,
bers The defendant member OF the association,
by his answer denied that the association had the
right TO impose snch assessment; also that the
amount had been demanded from him, and that he
was liable to pay the same.
The plaintiff proved by Mr.. Smith r. Lane its for
iarly IMPOSED by vote OF lie ASSOCIATION: that the
defendant was at that time resident member, and
by another witness that payment had been de-
manded OF the defendant The issue was practically
question Of law rs to the right OF the plaintiff TO
make an assessment and the liability OF the defend
ant to pay the same. Tie case was, after argument
by respective counsel for the parties, decided In
favsr OF the plaintiff for the full amount Claimed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
COURT or SPECIAL SESSIONS.
tsanUulpary Drama NJ the GRAND Gpcr
House-A soldier In Trouble.

6a1ualpary Drama at the Grand Opera
House-A soldier in Trouble.
Before Justices Kelly and Downing.
The calendar was not very heavy yesterday, but
the court was very crowded ana the atmosphere
was not improved by the heat from glowing stove.
when there was added to this the fairly insuersbe
lmpertincnce of the clerk, who, from HE lack or
courtesy, succeeded IN proving himself unworthy "
his position, the members OF tue press found them.
ncves undergoing during the Session fortunes closely
resembling those OF the lower regions, with FIRST
riass imp detailed, in the shape OF clerk, to do
rho torturing. Why Is he toleratedf
sANGUrNARy DRAMA At THE GRAND OPERA House.
Mr.. Adolph Bergfcld, director OF the Grand Opera
House, appeared against Mr.. Francis Thoer. an
actor whom he charged with assault and battery,
Tbc circumstances OF the case, as shown by the
had been discharged by the director on the com.
pant OF the stage manager for refusing 10 when
called upon, and In nm interview with Mr.. Bergfeld
acknowledged the justice OF the Dismissal. Subse.
qucntly however, he was instructed by some French
friends that the law Of this country would not sus-
tam the directors action and he accordingly visited
him In his office on Tuesday last while rehearsal
was In progress He appeared 10 be greatly ex-
cited, charged Mr.. Bcrgfeld with want Of heart COM
planned that injustice was done him, and stated That
80 get back to France. II should have been staten
that nj the 1rSt interview he made an engagement
Cor ng dSs wb ar r month to play q the
matters to him Tholcr suddenly put his arms round
the directors neck, and getting his head I'm chan.
gerry, commenccda vigorous attack on hls face ana
mailman, and French at that. Mr.. Bcrgfeld's face
was greatly bruised some OF his teeth were broken
ana he was soon ipsensibe. Tholcr continued 10
bummel the director until Mr.. Mcintyre entered the
once and took him away.
Mr.. uatold Batcman, being called, testified that
Mr. Thclcr was one OF the quetsst and most gentle
manly actors In the whole opera troupe
Justice Bowling, commenting on the case said
asas no could mot let such violent act 20 unpun-
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nothing say IN his own defence and Justice Dowl-
ing committed him 10 the Tombs for triai Id default
Of ban.
SrABBIsa AFYRAY.--on Saturday afternoon scri-
ARRAY occurred In 'front.' OF the store No so Bow
cry between Joseph Goldwater ana Lewis McManns.
Both parties were arrested ana on being taken be-
fore Justice Ledwih, at Essex Market Police Court
the following particulars were elected. Godwater,
who Is cigar maker by trade, standing In front
Of the store in company with some fellow workmen,
when McManns, who was considerably under the In
nnence OF liquor, came up and demanded what they
were laughing at GOldwater informed McManns
that II was none OF his business. Remarks
altogether unit for ears polite were exchanged
that he could whip Goldwater. Goldwater
accepted the challenge on the condition that the
which he was employed. TO this McManus objected
and waiting his opportunity ne squared up 70 Goid-
~ sns looking Sn
furiOusly at his dimInutlve, drunken and compare
lively defenceless opponent. McManus mad received
two cuts about the hands, when officer Malin, OF the
Tenth precinct interfered and prevented the execn
ti0n OF G0ldwaIer's murderOus Intentions. B0th
parties were discharged.
BURKE THE RIOTRR AGAIN IN TROUBLE.-Peter F.
Burke, alias "Kioter Burke,n and confederate
named John Sharkey, were arraigned before Justice
Dodge at the Jefferson Market Police Court yester
day, upon complaint OF Thomas Gibney, OF 245 Ninth
avenue, who charges that Friday night the pri-
s0ners entered ms saloon at the above NUMBER called
for and partook Of refreshments, which they refused
to nay for, and, when demonstrated with by Gibney,
they commenced TO abuse and assault him and de-
stroy his furniture thSt Burke took hold OF and
pulled his nose and also held large knife In his
hand. with which he threatened and attempted TO
stab and cut him. Thomas Shrekey also acted in
disorderly manner and threatened to shoot him.
Of1cer Wolfe, OF the Sixteenth precinct, testified
that he was IN the station house when Ward came;
that there was riot In Gibney's Saloon; that he,
accompanied by another officer, repaired TO the
place when he saw Burke with large knife In his
hand raising 1t In q nenacing notwithstanding man.
ner; and also threatened to stab him when he at
tempted To arrest him. A complaint OF feloni0us
assault was preferred against them, and they were
locked up 10 answer the charge. Burke, upon his
informal examination stated he was twenty-seven
years OF age, native OF Ireland, residing at No. 337
West Twenty-sixth street, by occupation dock in
spector, and had nothing to say reference 10 the
charge preferred against him. ShArkey stated he
was twenty-eight years OF age, native OF Ireland
residing in Thirty NTH street. by occupation boiler
maker and not guilty Of the charge. They both
committed in default OF BAH to answer at the General
Sessions. Burke il the party. who figured SO con-
spicuOusy during the late riots in this city, and rode
the white horse at the head OF the riot for which he
tried and sent TO the state Prison for five years.
but subsequently pardOned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07

An address has been drawn up at Palermo and
signed by H. p5e persons on the occasion OF 10Th
oI january the anniversary Of the biriHof King
francis III. OF Naples II expresses q confidence in
the prompt re. establishment OF the legitimate mon
aruy, declares that the time Of hopes has given way
TO that OF realities and triumph and invites the King
10 return into the midst Of his faithful subjects who
will welcome him with universal accIamations.
special deputaion has carried this document 70 the
sovereign NatffN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
a Plan GO supplant the Police.

'rrinid Citizenn writes that inasmuch as the
police ore SO insufficient to prevent crime militia
regiment might be ordered out every night to do
patrol duty. ''Tmid CliiZenn thinks this would do
while the rank and file Of the militia may probably
think otherwise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE WEATHER yEsTRRDAy.-The following record
will show the changes In the temperature for the
past twenty-four hours, as Indicated by the ther-
mometer 1T Hudnut's pharmacy, HERALD Building,
Rro NUa 0f mn ctr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
NEW YORK CITY.
THE COURTS.
uaITfB STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
An Old Revenue Case.
Before Judge BENEDICT.

The United states ps John W. george ct oA-The
defendants were some time ago proceeded against
In civil suit for demanding the revenue. CON-
promise was effected directly with the Secretary OF
the Treasury, by which the defendants were to pay
certain sum IN currency as penalties and another
sum In gold duties. The money was paid into
court and the government brings suit TO recover
the amount liked upon for duties. The Customs
Oocers and the nformers the original case oppose
the claim on the ground that the whole sum ~
To be deemed law penalties 10 be distributed
among them; that the Secretary Of the Treasury
the case, ascertain the true amount Of duties,
and could not by law designate the money paid
~ duties. There are several persons claiming as
informers, among whom a controversy also exists
IA Ia Their respective shares.
The case now comes Into court for q settlement OF
the rights or oil parties S. G. Courtney and Simon
Towle, special counsel Of the Treasury Department
Of the United States; Messrs. seward Fine Tenney
for other contestants Decision reserved.
Another Whiskey Case.
The Unitea states Us. Bernard Kuppef.--The de-
PENDANT in this case was arrested Friday last on
two bench warrants for unlawfupy removing spirits
nom dstIllcry 10 a compromising rectfying
mousse THIS III the second case under the new law.
There are Two indictments against the accused and
the District Attorney fixed the bail on each ndfct-
ment at $4,000 Mr., Courtney ~ anxious TO try this
case during tile present term II judge be found
% hold Circuit Court here after Judge BENEDICT
turns TO his own district which he Will be obliged to
90 on the nth inst.
The Whisbcy Cases.
The trials OF the whskey cases set down for to-
Aay 30 over till Monday ON account OF motions
benny preferred, to-day Saturday being regular
ton day.
A motion for q new trial in this was. argued
yesterday. II. A. Cram for the motion, District At
t0rney Courtney and Assistant District Attorney
phelps opposing. Decision deferred.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
The Old story Again.

''vIctim' complains bitterly Of the bogus jewelry
shops and gambling heIls in this city, and relates
his experience, having been taken In himself II IL
the same old story over again. but new IL Is that
when he complained TO the police he was coolly in
formed that nothing could be done, the evidence
was insufficient 10 convict.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
MecannYrs, uonnes.

"Onward' asks who VIII start the ball IN securing
homes for the workngmen upon the plan suggested
In last Sundays HERALD. He would be one OF q
party putting rom 500 70 5000 each into common
fund to purchase the ground i'm the neighborhOod OF
the city and continue 10 contribute till all pro-
yideu with comfortable homes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07

"a Friend to the Right" takes exception TO the
statement IN Sundays HERALD that Judge bowling
IS doing all in his power 10 put stop TO rowdysm
In the street carr, and ne alleges that the rowdy there
referred to- after being sentenced and when the
prosecuting parties had left the court recalled
and discharged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
UNITED STATES DISTRICT cuuaT--Ia BANKRUPTCY.

Discharges.
During the past week each OF the following named
persons received a discharge IN bankruptcy
Thomas f. Jones. William Steele, Ira Smith, Jr.
William A. Smith, James Drevfuss Samuel Haskell.
Edward Behrend, Jacques Goldsmith, Marcus Kron-
field, Joseph ID. Crockett, Christian f. Scnramme
WnliAm Ulner and Andrew Wesson.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07

''Cartman" complains justly OF the blocking up
OF Fourth avenue from Twenty ninth to Thirty first
street. crossings included by the OF the Harlem
Railroad, pnrposely left there Ito the great inconve-
nience OF persons whose business opliges them TO
pass and repassn that locality.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
Call to Abate "a Nuisance.

Call 10 Abate "a Nuisance.
The present unhealthy condition Of the vacant
lot the corner OF Eleventh street and University
place is referred to by correspondent demanding
instant action the part nf the health authorities.
Our correspondent says nothing but what true and
ms notice should be needed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07

"Merchant" wants TO know whether there Is
such a body as vigilance committee in this city;
and IL there be, he believes 1t high time for II in
teriere that lone OF the most notorious murderers
and robbers on the Continent Steve Doyle, alias Gus
Shaw, lately arrested, be not treated TO an iusory
sentence but be sent back 10 Michigan To he tried
convicted and punished for murder. Men OF New
York; says 'Merchant,u vigilance committee, II
you are 1--we men, bestlr yOarseves.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
A Counterfeit (use.

COuUIeTleu euoes
Before Commissioner Osborn.
United states Us. bernard Comaouy.-The defend
ant was arrested by Deputy Marshal II. A. Bet,s
for alleged attempt TO pass counterfeit five doi-
lar note on a Washington Market dealer. He was
held IN default OF $4,000 bail for an examination
She sth inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07

Called ont by the article boys IN the HERALD Of
February l. . member Of the Young Mems Christian
Association writes TO say that this society had
some years ago established reading rooms, free to
all and open from eight A. NJ to ten T. NJ, at No.
1e1 Firth avenue corner Twenty second street, 2s5
HUDSON street. 473 Grand street and at Harlem Az
soon as the magnificent building OF The association,
corner Fourth avenue and tTwentythrd street. shall
be finished Tree reading room will be opened there
and also q gymnasium.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07


The pas. week has not been much devoted TO shoot
Ing contests, though several important ones are
announced. The poor pigeons have met with un.
usual slaughter this season. The hearts Of timid
romantic ladies are said to nutter violently the
bird rises In the air. utterly bewidered at it's lucky
escape, when, just It contemplates what course
will take, down II tumbles 70 the earth.
Payne has been challenged by Captain Travis,
who IN to produce man from Illinois to shoot him
match for $500 side, with the privilege of $500,
each man 10 shoot &C nfty single birds from II and
plunge traps thirty yards rise, and nifty single biris
from similar traps ut twenty yards rise; the match 10
The rabbit question In France has at length been
decided. The Imperial Court OF Lyons has delivered
q Judgment which viii be well received by persons
engaged IN farming. by this decision rabbits In
warrens classified as noxious ANNALS, AMI such
proprietois as have sustained damage nom Them
are permitted 10 hunt them with ferrcts NJ al
seasons.
Its generally admitted that the present season
for duck hunting has been attended win singular VI
luck. Large numbers OF frappers have returned
home In disgust, having abandoned tue pursmL az
least for the present The Potomac y sau 70 DC en-
trey clear OF all kinds OF game FOWL anu on uayA
journey lately up the Potomac the only ducks seen
were 4 flock of nine ''shuiners." The prOg1ostica
tons are not altogether unfavOrable TO more cold
weather. however a. the usual migration OF wild
geese nortlward has not yet taken place, ana 1t is
autcipaed that should the present change continue
tine trappers who have remained will be amply re-
warded for their patience.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-07

An excited individual residing in Bush
vick and signing himself ARGUS, sends
us mn energetic protest against the action
Of the "sspient Common Council and Joke
cracking Mayors allowing the southside Railroad
~ run cars through the Eastern district. He heads
ME communication 'steam Cars and Murder,r call $
It an ubiquitous measure charges the newspaper
with beng subsidized TO advocate it refers 10 th
example OF Philadelphia, whore the steam cars hav
been tired but found wanting, and the .'ceasele 81
rolling Of these Juggernaut tumbrels,n whatever
these may be, is now stopped and hopes in concln-
sion for 1.-THE abatement Of the monstrous and cry
Ing nuisance on the grounds Of puolic safety gene
Tal utility and huInSnIty.n
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18
Cleveland Market.
WEDNESDAY. September Is, 1869.

NBDkEsDANi september loi 1901
FLoUR-Quet and steady; City made Xxx white
81 UU IA aInUer q, 15ltS W; M red S6 75gI U0
red So UO &A spring 81 oJ COulIry brands Xxx white
- 5O1o 25 &A sprng rcd So 2Gyi OO M sprng ~ 20
GI6 5U. @ ' .'tiAr<
WHEAT-The market opened dull and heavy, but be-
fore the close of Change better feeling obaned and
the demand became more active. Sales 1900 bu and
~ No red from store spot OF 81 "a lOUO bu
do seller September, at 81 ~: cars and 100 bu No
red al 81 ~; cars do al Al VI.
b CoRN-Dull and held nomiRally at 9709Sc for No.
mixed from store No. SodDJ6c @
OATS Quiet sales 4,OOO bu aud car No State
from store al soc.
RYE-Quiet sale / car No. 9 at 9lc from store; No
81 U0lDl %.
BARLEY Nothing of importance doing, and market
nominal at 81 276Dl 81 for SUITE and CaIiada.
PoRK-Rather quiet and steady. No. mess SSS 90;
No , DO S32 UUi Ciear Ss4 w.
BEEF-Quiet and steady No mess $H %.
LARD-Lity-rendered in fair demanI and firm at 20c
in tierccs 2Uoc in kegs country rendered l9a1l9&c
SMOKED MEATS-City-cured meats steady arm and
in good demand. Hams ~ nc for euvassed sugar cured,
2lc Tor UncahVassel 40 Snouid1s iosS s iIS
Country in moderate demand at lg2Oe for Hams,
l41tl5c for shoulders, l5h@ilc for Bacon. rr
BUTTER Choice Western Reserve in good demand,
irm at 3Olp3ic; prime do 21Dsoc c. mIhJn quantities
22D2lc.
CHEEsE-FiIn and demand fair. Factory l5kQ16c
for large and small lots Dairy llGgl4c.
EGGs-Fresh in light receipt, fair demand and
firm al 20D2lc.
sEEDs-Timothy is in good demand and firm at 81 90
"a 80; Clover quiet at 50 OOlg9 81.
BEANS-In moderate demand at Sc 00lt2 so per bu
for good TO strictly prime white
TALLoW-Market quiet ut 9G9lle for country and city
rendered.
FEATHERs-Iive geese 7O@OOc as to quality.
IIME-water Lime held at 81 1901 80 Ior Williams
willie, Akron and Osweso; GaIOutIstule 81 3d. White
Lime 81 40 per Dbl fol:Clsyeland and Fremont,
SALT Fine So 20; Coarse 81 so.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

{ INDEPENDENT TICKET.--This fatherlcss,
foundlihgi affair, finds Jordan hard road TO.
travel, if we may judge from the common re-
luctance to shelter orsupport. Nobody stands
sponsor for it, Nobody knows who served at
the aceouchment Ifit had parent he shame
fully deserts his offspring When it was first
merged into light is not even known, except
that Jefferson is the place where it was first
suffered to be admired, and its PRONUNCIATION
was an ofshoot of that admiration 1t was
evidently conceived in the dark, and as evi
IDENTIFY destined to go out in the dark The
names Of those gentlemen who constitute it, it is
quite clear were used without permission, and
they take the first opportunity TO say so and
forbid that use. We published the declination
of Messrs. BELTS and HUBERT, last week
This week that of Mr. LUCE is added, and
there appeared in other of the county papers,
the names of Messrs. Hunt, BEACH, SIMoNDs,
sc, If the object of this step is to cause a
change of the mode of nomination, 1t is not a
very gracious way of doing it, and failure is as
inevitable as il is merited. If a change is de-
sirable as some think, let it be sought in a
manly way and such efforts to defeat the ac-
tion Of the party, of which there is a general
apprcval, by secresy and plot, disapproyed
and cohdem ned.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

Our fs1lo& ieitiztA, wl1NETTLEroN, now a
denizen of Duluth, is in town upon few
weeksYisit with old Ashtabulat friends and re-
latiens- Mr., N. is, the holder, of, considerable
realestate in the embryo city, and from the
frequency with which his name is connected
in the local paper with the sale of lots it
Wouldn't be very complimentary to his fore
sight to suppose anything else but that he is
making money! Fhe Duluth aikinaes0tian al
ludeso to Mr. o, LUCE, late Of this county,, as
having recently TeceiVed the appointment OF
Deputy Register, under his brother who holds
the Office Of Register. The energies Of Du-
luth seemItuk knownol tagging. .yiqt.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18

AsHTABULA FAIR comes off next week, on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The facilities
for this forthcoming exhibition are more COM
plete than last year, and better than for any
previous one and its success will, be with our
citizens II they put all their capabilities to
use, the result need be no other than most
gratifying success. We have good track, in
first-rate condition for the show of horses and
there are animals enough of a superior quality
for giving the highest interest to this always
attractive department of'a Fair. Sosof blood
and grade cattle Let them, then, be brought
out, and make this feature what IT should be.
The indoor accommodations, too, are of n
suitable and commedious character. No dan
ger oc injury to perfshable articles! Let us all
then-farmers, mechanics, merchants, and
every one having atl article thht'wlll add in
terest to the bring it out, and one feel
ing, that of local pride, influence our course,
and make. the officers, wholhaye devoted so
much labor and attention to the subject, feel
that these. labors are appreciated Pat away
all murmurings and petty jealousies and de-
termine 10 put sturdy shoulder to the wheel,
and having done our best, herewith to be con-
tented and;pleased.. ...,,,-,2 g ,--..,-,i .
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18


To AND FROM THE STATION FREE.-Mr
SHoEcRAFF has the credit of inauguTating a
free buss passage for parties going to and com
ing from the station 1t was begun last Mon
day. This movement will entirely obviate the
objection heretofore raised against taking the
cars al tMslplace, by those SO situated as to
make Geneva with about the same convenience
and economy as Ashtabula., When at one
time our buss men put the fare at fifty cents, it
appeared so steep as 10 ,leadl to warm com
plants, and some ayowed their determination
not 70 submit to it, but to make our sister sta
tion, where no transportation was necessary,
their embarkation and shipping point Since
the fair was put back to the original quarter,
we have heard no murmuring. If our friend
SifoEtRAFTa can do better than this, and give
a ride from the Fisk House free we do not
sec Nlry the public can not stand it, If he can.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-09-18
"Wig.makersN d6n,t me H'Barrett!.

On, SAaE's CAFARRH REMEDY produces perfect cures
OF the worst cases of CATARRH Cold IL me Head, Co
riza and CATARRHAL HEADACHE hundreds of testi
mOnials from weLknown ciIzens and eminent physi-
clans who have used IT In their practice abundantv tes-
tify It is mild pleasant and nnrritating The pro-
prieor offers $500 of Catarrh that he cannot
This Remedy sent to any address by mail on re-
cept of sixty cents. Address II. V. Pierce, NJ. D.,
Bnalo N. Y. For sale by most druggists eyeryMhere.