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Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-06

PRICELIsT.


SacchaFtne Tests for Wine.
Al the National saccharne Test for Wine. az
HammOndspOns n. Y, OG 18th, 1858, the C1tqIrba
STOOD IN saccharins matter 81 Water @-H0H I0I-
DeJ11UdrC In This test was made with II ounce o.
The Walter, somewhat lr0zeh, 70 = ounces on each on
the other varieties.
Next morning the MISREPRESENTATION Clerk, and one
OF the directors Of the Pleasant VALLEY Wine o..
0ne rarielWhoc conducted the test the dav brF3rol
70 satisfy Themselves Of the merits Of the WATER
By an equal trial, tested II ounces Of Iona from the
same lot that were used the day before. and 10
saccharOmeter stood a. 91-the Walter beating ftR
Had ~ ounces OF the Delaware and CafaWba been
pressed equally hard with the WnIser, their skins
and centres being acid, the Delaware would have
stood lower and the CataN0e prOportiOnably below
the Delaware Al the other varieties uuued much
lower than those enumerated above
There had been constant rains and damn weather
n the section where the WdgtT Rrew-lBc omDefit-
oU growing az HammoncspoTtand along the hkes,
where there had been but little rain during the sea-
SOn-dry sol and weather being necessary for the
perfect sWeeiening Of grapes.
Of the American Institute Farmers
Cub, IN q report Of Sept q, 188 printed IN the
New York Sem-Weekly Irlbuneofsept ECh- afer
speaking Of the qualities Of the WdUeF. says W.
cOnclnds TIE WdAer VIII BE- valuable Erase IN TIE
grape regions Of the upper Mississippi, On the shores
or Lake Ere. In western New York, on the slate
soils or western Pennsylvania, and wherever else
native grapes are successfully grown"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
COMMON PLEAS.

Before Judge GrOss.-BankS agt. AckerSon.-
This proceeding 10 dpOssess the tenant from two
lots in West Thiryninhst for alleged non
payment Of The landlord claimed the rental TO be
at $500 year, while the tenant claims he hired the lots
for $3.50 year. aud no rendered the rent due at that
amount. The proof for the landlord that Ackerson
had been in possession for three years paying s25o
year. In July last the landlords agent stated t6at no
would have exact $500 for the present year. and Acker
said he would about it, and subsequently refused
pay at that rate The dismissed. on motion
OF Mr.. A. ii. Reavey, the tenants counsel. upon me
ground that no agreement was proven between INC
parties and that Ackerson held under last years agree
mcnt. - r,-x
Before Judge LOew-Jesse Cdrey agt. @ n. De,tsea.
Hrs Bard A. AekersOn, ct Gk-This was proceeding 20
enforce and fnreclose certain mechanics liens nieu
against the premises No 81 and So Broadst Deutseh OBJ
tanned q lease Of the premises from Mrs. Bard, tao
owner and assigned the 10 Que Sporting, about
December 1868 Ackcrson filed his lien on DecemberT.
lsGa The other enors filed after the assignment Inc
case was referred Mr. Kennedy sole referee ana ne
finds there is due AekcrSOn including costs, Sc aud
DEGREES sale OF DeuSchs interest In the lease. On mo-
ton the report confirmed lt is now claimed thas
he is entitled safe of the right, title and nierese
which DeutSch had IN the lease at the time the lien was
fled The question more perplexing from the fact thae
the lease has been Cancelled for OF rent W
DeHisch r. A. Brigham Tor plaintiff; a H. keNey iot
Ackerson; Messrs By ant, McAdam Egan and Niles Ter
l.4faf ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY.

The store of T. Parsons, at No. 132 Nassau
st. entered by burglars the night OF November "a
and large quantity Of silks and velvets stolen Search
was made for the thieves, but without avail On Tues
day night last the residence Of Judge Belts IN New
Haven entered By two Hew-York thieves who
engaged In pundering the place when discovered ana
arrested ON reaching the Station House tle men gave
the names Of Franklin and Clark but refused 10 tell ther
first Franklin Wednesday, confessed that hs
and his companion were thieves from this city, and tsa
where they had lodged. The searched and
three pieces Of silk found, beside quantity OF silver
Franklin stated that the silk portion OF thas
had sold the remainder. Lieut.. James T. Mullen of ths
New Haven Police came TO this city, and, In company
with Detective Tllley Of the Central Office and Still wen
Of the Second Precinct visited several places
tualy recovered all the property stolen The thieves
held In New Haven for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

A Female Dealer in Counterfeit Money
Catharne Flock respectable looking mddle-aged Ger
woman, residing In Thirty first St, Secondaye
having sold counterfeit fractional
IL that Secret Service Detective who suspected
Catharine, arranged TO be introduced 10 her
the money in question. IL claimed or behalf Of the
woman that she has through ignorance been made the
tool and victim OF Others She held for an examina
ton.
The Bonus Champagne Cdse.-some time ago Jacob
Eberle OF the firm of Dockertv Eberle bogus cham
payne manufacturers at No so Dyistont was arrested
and held for examination the charge OF being con-
cerned with his partner In evadibg or their tax
manufacturers William Dockery, the senior partner
but his Whereabouts were finally discovered by
Deputy Marshal Crowley, who arrested him and brought
him before Commissioner Shields who has held him In
$1,000 for an examination.
The LaLOr aud Eeepner CdSe-Tn this case, in which
IalOr and Keepner charged before Commissioner
Shields with illegally Selling about 5000 worth OF laces
dence for the Government has been denied. and an
adjournment has been had FOR evidence 10 be put by
the defense.
The Barton Wegher- Fraud Case The easel OF John A.
Barton the Custom House broker who is charged with
brbIng United States wcighers Carr and Van Wrinkle.
called by Commissioner Osborn yesterday.
Ethan Allen, esq., appeared for Barton aud also coHn-
sci for Messrs. DymODd Lay, for whom 10 is charged
Barton acted, and moved adjournment OF the case,
the ground that opportunity had not been given TO
examine the He said that Mr. Barton was anxious
for speedy examination believing that his Innocence
would be fy established but objected 10 being forced
into hurried defense before the origHal sdays
upon which the arrest was made, and which had not
been file for scrutiny since the issuing OF the warrant
could be examined Assistant District Attorney Purdy
not making objection. an adjournment was had 70
Saturday, the 18th inst, at II o. M.
The LdtOrTe CQSc.-RamOn s. LatOrre, the persoo
charged before Commissioner Belts with attempting 70
frauduently eyade the provisions OF the Bankruptcy
law has been baed $4,000 for examination. Peter
Gilsey and Daniel Marley became his bondsmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
THE NETWORK TUNNEL COMPANY.

At meeting of the New-York Tunnel Com
pany held yesterday afternoon at No. 50 Pnes the fol-
lowing gentlemen elected directors for the ensuing
year: W. A. Smith, Gen. W. II. slocum, NJ J. Farrell Joel
A. Fithian, William NJ Tweed. Jacob NJ Long. George Il.
Van Brunt, o. 8. Holden. W 3. Wiley, NJ Van Buren,.
John II. Johnston, John p. Adams, G. Wiley, Hiram
Calkns +. K. Phelps. The following were elected In
spectors: Charles W. Tmson, Henry Crublin James F.
voted for the above ticket The company has been
gained for the purpose Of laying one or more tunnels
not only the East. but also the North River
Originally 1t called The New York and Brooklyn Iroa
Tubular Tunnel Company, and contemplated only .
tubular connection between NewYork and Brooklyn, and
such incorporated by act Of the Legislature May
O. 1863 On April 20 Of the present year, the act Of IN
corporation amended and the of the company
changed, and its scope extended to include
the North River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
rae FRuIr-GRowERs, cLuB.

A meeting of members of this Club, which
adjourned die about three weeks ago. held yes
erday at No IS Park place. About persons pres
emit The meeting called to order by Mr. Serene r..
Todd The following resolution passed by unani-
nous vote: l.
ored That regret the adjournment Of the PrtGrow, ozs
without day and OF ave be appointed consult
for its reorganization Thursday Bert At
Messrs. Todd WhitlOck Barlow, Wakeman and Green
leaf were appointed the committee. Col Williamson
gave glowing report OF the Virginia State Fair and OF
the prospects OF Virginia Over 125 900 had Wis
tied the fair In single week Every county In the State
represented The display Of fruit magnificent
far surprising what he had expected to Nurserymea
in this State in the habit OF selling old
trees from the Richmond nurseries for twoyear old trees
raised In the North Such trees could be had for one
Land still very cheap in Virginia. BY Court-saes IN
bankruptcy farms were sold every day for 50 and s.
tons, in NewYork. The Club adjourned until nexs
Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
CRIMINAL.

At the Tombs Police Court, yesterday, JUS
tice Hogan committed Frank Thomas i9I having UoAeu
into the office OF Alexander Strauss at No % Chambers
St. on the night OF and stolen number Oh ucies
Frank Beecher was arrested, yesterday, having ia ms
nossesson horse and wagon valued at 500, belonging
10 James Tmmons OF No. Vestry-st, which had been
stolen while standing in the street. Albert kinmel OF
No l5 Yesterday caused the arrest OF one 0i his
worknen Ferdinand Keen, on charge VI tneit On sst
uryiny Nov o. Mr. Klmnlel missed from bis SAFE box
eonta,ning iewelry plate and porceainware valued az
$1,000 lie suspected Kern who, With his wife, hvee
sboye Kimmes place OF business and Babbette ltle
OF Kern having stated that her father had UNI
the safe aud out the box ana thfeateheds
XIII her II told any Kern was arrested AHu CUM
mitted % aWalt "A examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
SUPERIOR CoURT-spEcIAL TERM.

Before Justice Fithidn.-W William Is. Sanction
agt Albert Speyesrhis OF the suits growing GUS
OF the transactions Of the cath September III WHICH te
plaintiff claims that differences accrued 10 hu' an N
tachment was issued against him the ground OF 80
cealment OF property on an affidavit that when appea
TO TO know II he had differences IN the hands oI h
brokers due to him he had denied IT, when m fact ne lad
differences in the hands OF Daur Timpson The case
up motion Of the defendant TO Vacate I'M. se
tachment. Mr. Spyer ayerring that IN his enormous
transactions OF the 2ad 23d aud 24tn. OF about forty NM
lions ne did not remember any differences were due h
The Court reserved Its decision MIR. Mann FOR paihns
Dir. RapAlO for defendants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
An unfortunate maniac named Samuel II

An unfortunate maniac named Samuel H.
johnson, well known In Caro- H., as tina Professor"
becoming inspired with the idea that California was in
deed aland OF gold, determined to betako himself there
Leaving his home In Cairo ho Travelled foot with ha
son. boy only years Of age TO sacramento. where no
was arresten by the authorities insane person
During TINS exhaustng journey III nearly two thousand
miles ne suffered foarully from hunger and thirst ana
on MS arrival NJ sacramento was In most ptabe CON
ditiOn having frequently carried the boy for miles when
is wearied legs refused any longer 20 support h Tue
hJte boy speaks or octOnata ana parental rrhtnent
dnriag the long aud labcrOns Journey. and OF tho fathers
fteoent and feInarkabe setdenal Tor has comfort p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03

habit Of nhslng chloroorm and witness had warned he's
ofthe danger Of doing She replied she knew sneh "a
be the case but to destroy her life by that
as II way TO die, adding that she lived ma
erably, aud would do t that account. Witness
called yesterday morning and found her dead In his
opinion death resulted from the improper use Of chlore
form Dr. VIM Shine made pOst-mortem examination.
and found that death had been caused by the inhalation
OF chOrOform and verdict In accordance was rendered
Deceased was % years OF age, and native OF New
Orleans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
THE STOLEN BOND CASE.

The examination in the case of Barton M.
Johnson whose possession found two United
States FveTwenty bonds portion OF the proceeds Of
the Pougbkeepse insurance robbery which was 70 have
come up before Justice Hogan at the TOmbs. was By
consent Of counsel, adjourned TO the 18th inst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
SUPREME CoURT-srEcnL TERM.

Before justice Ftttidn.-DetOTeSt agt. DUOTess.
This was "A motion made by the defendant IN divorce
suit 10 aside the decree OF divorce against her ON ihe
ground that she had been served with sumnoA,
and complaint The plaintiff avered that there Rai
been due aud that the proofs Of adultery were OF
the cearest KIND The Court sent the case 10 referee
to take proof tho question OF service OF summons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
.u,r ,.nnu INHALATION or cHLoRoFoRM.

DEATH FROM INHALATION OF OIIIUHUr , O""'''
An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner
FLYNN at tho Washington Hotel No. S'S Fourth ave- over
,he body Of Mrs Sarah A Ringer who ded rom INC in
halation Of ehloroform Kofrsht Midget Tue nuso'nu,
INT he had not lived with the deceased fos one
n VAS IN tho habit takng chloroorm TO allie.
yIae nervous headache ir9n, when sue sYelSI az
% boncht some choroiorin Tor tho deceased NJ
Srs storo in rwentyeightist lie had no prescription,
VI ~ nn troube IN procuring tho ChlOrOfOrm ho re-
ANTI anu ID and gave II TO deceased and let her. on
Thinning 10 her room some time aIterward, witness iouna
istnn,n1S ,noOneSs the bed with cloth over htr
nol - on examining her closely he found her appa-
renty dead lilo sent &C once LOT ha never
h.s deceased threaten her lifo Dr. NJ Comns oil NO.
inst, testified mat he had known lho
i,sNa for two oars, during which time he had ire
,,,,lv visited her She told him tlat sue was Ia to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
SHALL WE HAVE AN AMERICAN OCEAN STEAM.
SHIP LINEi

The sale of the steamers Erie and Ontario
at Boston the S0th ut for trlhe half million
dollars about onethrd Of their cost has raised the
question Of how they to DO employed These vessels
In every respect frstclass and when the Ontario
made her frat trip TO Liverpool she was thoroughly
criticised by English shpbuders, aud even with their
prejudces she looked upon dangerous rival TO
the established English lines The Englishnen feared
but little from any enterprise on the part Of the Bos-
tonians @ho they say, cannot manage an ocean steam
line. These steamers admirably adapted to the
Transatlantic trade or they might DO put into compe
ton with the Pacific Mail In the China trade. IL Is be-
eyed quarters that these vessels ultimately
40 into British hands and BIO put In an English
line perhaps not In the Atlantic but I'm the Pacific
trade. But 1t may DO known that there are heavy
capitalists who actually contemplating the estab
shment of an American line either 20 London or Liver
pool possibly these vessels TO be the pioneers or
lines which, time, will outrya the present ones The
amount travel IS continually increasing, ana the
existing lines comfortably accommodate the pas
sengers crossing The fail In god Is leading
men TO look about for the employment OF capital ana
possibly the sale OF tho Erie aud ontario has nn Import
ance not now be estimated The vessels having been
sold at nero song IL 10 safe 10 risk some capital an run
ming them, provided company can be started having
the ability and honesty TO manage IL as wen 40 tue Ell
glish iines managed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03

SUPREME COuRr
396. Muller agt. n. \. q. 4 Ind
co.
SUPREME CoUl
30. .Frisble et al agI battenkill
Knitting Go.
ais. First Nat BSuk, nc, agt. Full
Ter. et al.
pol. .Praakel Rgt Dugraw
2uo. hing agt. King.
l19. .ked.ich agt Doll
100. DAVv at. l.oars Of al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
COURT CALENDARs-THIs DAT.

SPECIAL TERN
1921. .Korhler sgt C'sth
l956. Blackwell sgt. Field
-,
1875. .Meyeragt Nat BL ssd Toss
TO.
2l2. .Treanor agt. Whlse
rs. DE Lara, &e.. AgI De Lara
sc.
Cal No. 23.. .oaeldA Nat B,nS ~
CLARK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-03
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

REPORTS OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE
DECAY OF AMERICAN COMMERoB-REMARkS
BY MESsRs. Low, SNOW, DOW, CONkLlS,
AND OTHERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-23

TIE METH CRNsUs-To the star I'm an
article relating 70 the census, which appeared
IN the STAR Of yesterday, the representation is
made that at Is found that under the old la ~
in certain large cities, officers reported four to
hve thousand citizens in excess Of the real
population" If by "the old law" that of g3d
May, 1-51, under which the two last enumera-
tons Were made, Is meant, such statement
must have originated in q misapprehen.
sion of the truth. and have obtained Currency
from a misconception Of the facts in the case,
originating. probably, in a want Of kno vled re
regarding the checks provided by law to
prevent the evil alleged. While to those
best informed on the SUBJECT some modification
OF the law may appear advisable, thu altera.
tons suggested are not predicated upon ascer-
tanned errors resulting in its execution hitherto
but upon the belief that in the altered cIrcum
stances OF the country there exists suffi Gent
reasons Tor some changes in the details of the
plan IL Is unjust to many honorable men,
nshtly, and without any reason, to accuse
them OF wilful violation of law, and assure
you mere 10 no truth in the representation,
wnicn snail easily be made to appear il your
lnfor will be so good as to name where aud
explain the way whereby AZ is found" Tue
Marshais would not have found IL to .their
pecuniary interest to falsify facts" and there
are but few who 90, however ingeniouslv they
attemptr- j. y. q. X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-23

IHE k-sTREET BRIDGE.-We are informed
that there is misapprehension in regard 10
the height Of the K-street bridge as being re.
constructed, and that a measurement shows
that 1t Will allow boats, loaded or unloadea. TO
pass, with some inches to spare. Mayor Bowen
and tie Council Committees have given the
matter their personal attention to ensure the
construction of the bridge al a sufficient height
TO accommodate the boats. The Canal Com
pany seems TO have shared In this misappre.
tension and initiated steps for an injunction
sgainst the BRIDGE but, after examination, the
oompany's counsel, Mr.. Cox, finds that the
bridge Is being erected al a height to fully meet
he requirements Of the canal trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-23
BARBARA FRI1cHIx AGA1S-LrrrRR FROM

BARBARA FRITCHIR AGAIS-LErTRR FROM
JOHN u. WHITTIER.-Recentlya commuuica-
ZION appeared IN The STAR claiming for Mrs
NJ. A Quantrill that she is entitled to the
hOpors given 10 Barbara Fntchie (immortalized
IN WhitneT's stirring verse; for displaying the
Stars and Stripes while the rebel troops were
passing through Frederick. We have non
from Mr.. Whittier the following letter. IN
which ne holds To his faith in Barbara and
gives good reason for so doing. As there is no
doubt, from Tie testimony of at least four wit
nesses, that Mrs. QuantrilI's claim is we'll.
FOUNDED, there seems 10 be considerable mystI.
ncation IN the matter. Probably the true solu.
non Is that both these brave Union women
displayed their patriotism and their Courage
IN the same way on the same OCCASION
To tn Editor Of ne Star
Il have received a copy of thy paper, con-
mining letter from lady who claims to have
been the heroine Of the flag at Frederick
have never heard of her before, and of course
know nothing of her veracity or loyalty.
must say, however, IN justice to myself that
i baye full confidence in the truth of the OIL
gInal statement furnished me by distinguished
literary lady OF Washington as respects Bar
bara Fritchie-a statement soon after con-
firmed by Dorothea Dix, who visited Freder-
ick, and made herself acquainted with many
interesting particulars OF the life and character
OF that remarkable woman
Very truly thy friend,
JOHN g. WHITTIER.
AMIaBURY. 10Th mo 1850
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-23

President johnson, in his speech yesterday
IN response 70 the Baltimore delegation, had a
slap at General Grant-evidentIy so intended.
We suppose the General will not feel yery bad
aoout It, This Is what The President is reported
20 have said ID this connection.
"All Is gone unless the Constitution Is saved
shu u ougnt 10 be saved without bloodshed
Give hOnOTs had been far more dazzling for
pm than fields of carnage or scenes of blood
through his long public life his career had not
been stained by blood. His road through life
LAO not oeen paved with the craniums of his
leIIOW-countrymen, nor had the bridges over
winch ne crossed been fioored with the mutt
iated limbs OF has fellow-cItizens. He had fol.
lowed always the path of peace. He was proud
that neither In the beginning nor the endin >
the biosd of his countrymen was attached M
his skirts He would rather wear he furrows
OF care from the responsible of civic life.
rather De covered with the dinge of the work
shop or the dust of the field, tnan be- decorated
win the epaulette and sword
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-23
ANIsBuRY, 10Th ID no., 1869.

Lately we called attention to the fact that the
bill before the Senate allowing the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad the right of way
through various streets of Washington con-
tanned 10 provision requiring the road to con-
form to the city grades. The suggestion was
made that the bill should be amended in this
particular, that the city might avoid a repe,i.
ton of the difficulties we are now Iaboripe
nnder with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroa 4
track violating the grades; hut in the haste of
legislation the bill seems to have got through
ire Senate without this necessary provision
beng inserted. We hope for the security of
me city that II will be attended to in the House
"A simple provlso OF halt a dozen lines as fol-
lows, is all that is requisite:
Prorided. That said company shall At all
times conform the grade OF SAID railroad TO the
legal graduation of the streets on which il -
located
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-23

Our neishbor, the Eypress newspaper, anged
hands yesterday, Messrs. j. ID. and A. p.
Hoover having sold the paper to Henry Ward
n &c. We regret to part with the Messrs.
Hoover, whose fairness and courtesy have
gained for them the Respect and good will of
ne fraternity From what We hear of their
SUCCESSORS, they will prove TO BE- agreeable and
valuable accessions TO the newspaper craft
Gere' and we wish them entire success in their
undertaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-23

foRBfeN NEWS BY CABIy-R.,o,
kotnsehild (Liberal) has been elected 70 Psrl,s
ment fron London city, in place OF M Ri,
(ConserNauye) In the House of t,ommons
yesterday, IN reply to inquiries, Mr. Fortsscns
$50 mat the Government proposed TO relSsss
from improvement forty I've Fepians. Who
were con victsd of treason last year in EnslanS
and Ireland, including several leaders lie
spatcbes from Athens announce thai The q 80
Chamb-rs have been dissolved, and thai an
election for members of the new IeeisIatnrs
VIII be held IN May. The press Of spain urge
y OF preserving the friendship of the United
states The ports OF Turkey are again open 10
e reek Shipping.