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The New York herald., 1869-11-30

contributed to thadofnut OF the acceptors Ano tnas
the Dill having q In the bank during the Gay o.
payment and no III having been made ~ the pank
or provisions for payment made by the acceptor the
prior parties having notice. they cannot
depend on the mere ground that the omcer o. tuS
bank dld not In fact. know that the Dill WAS IN Inc
bank on that day. Mr. Justice Nelson now delivered
the opinion OF the Court, Afflrming the Judgment
below holding that the prior parties were discharged
by the negligence OF the Chicopes Bank and that the
oanH became @ hsDie Tor the amount
NO. zoe. BenTtd Ttctner us. FotDter.--Appedt
rom ne Circuit Court fOr the Northern Dtsfrt0 "
Iutnots-The bill IN this case was filed by Fowler 70
OBTAIN an accounting ana Injunction against the
plauud In error for an alleged infringement Of TWO
reissueo letters patent Tor improvements Ior eevak
ing may and otner ike purposes. The decree peoW
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Tho Case Of John L. Barton Before Commits
si0ner Osborn-Ifich Revelations Promised
Motion for nm Increase of Bail.
The arrest OF Mr.. John L. Barton, Custom House
broker, on last Friday afternoon, VIII not have been
forgotten by the public. The charge against him Is
that he bribed two Custom House weighers Carr
and Van Winkle, paying to the former $500 and to
the latter 500 to induce them to return two
goes Of coffee, imported by Messrs. Dymond Lally
OF 100 Water street, as being Of less weight
than they actually were, with intent TO defraud
the government OF the amount Of duty payable on
the excess Of weight thus fraudulently concealed
This IL the charge 1t appears from the aidavlts
on which the warrant was issued, and which has
already been published in the HERALD.
Yesterday afternoon, at two O'Clock, Mr.. A. H.
Purdy, Assistant United States District Attorney
appeared before Commissioner Osborn 10 oppose the
application OF the defendants counsel for an ad-
journment OF the examination and to urge speedy
determination OF the case. Mr.. Barton's attorney
thought that as this was stated to be an important
case was not too much for him to ask for weeks
delay to enable hm and his client to prepare for the
ntlgatlons every day during the present week.
Mr.. Purdy, on benalf OF the government replied
that the DID not intend to have this case
gone To the pubic and the people expect that q
speedy investigation win be had, IN order that these
systematic frauds may be probed TO the bottom.
This was one Of those cases In which the disclosures
| will be both rich and racy, and such q system OF
| fraud upon the revenue Will be developed "a will
startle the unlnltiated. The government was ready
with It's proofs, and would urge the Commissioner to
take up The case at IS early day as was possible.
Mr. Purdy also stated that in his opinion the bail
under which the defendapt was at large, $1,000, was
not sufficient TO hb appearance for exanina-
ton and trial. aud he would move the Commissioner
for an ORDER to increase the amount.
Commissioner Osborn stated that his general prac-
tice was to give the government from twenty-fOur
to Iorty eight hours the largest limit within which
TO produce the evidence 1t may nave against the
person charged with an offence, and after that the
defendant may apply for an Adjournment
The defendants counsel-An adjournment for one
week Is certainly not an extraordinary time to ask.
Assistant District Attorney Purdy-Ihe govern
ment is ready TO 60 on. 1t VIII not take more than
one session, and not over two hours, to put In all
the evidence on the part Of the prosecution. The
counsel for the defendant may cross-examine the
witnesses and then ask for time to bring forward
the testimony for the defence.
After some further diminishing between counsel
the hearing was peremptorily set down for Thurs
day next, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, and the
Commissioner said tnat after hearing the evidence
for the prosecution he would decide the motion OF
MIR. Purdy Tor an increase OF bail.
In other cases OF fraud In the Custom House lately
developed no legal proceedings were instituted
yesterday.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
the POLICE BOARD.
A Political Joke Worth Recording.


The Board of Police Commissioners met yesterday,
when it leaked out that a practical joke had been
attempted py q number Of voters. The following
petition was presented, to which 1t is said were
attached tho names Of 49, 600 residents OF the Thir
teenth ward. The appeal was read, laughed at and
referred to the Committee on Elections-Henry
Smith and Matthew 7. Brennan who OF course will
choke Mlller's gang or at once and give the petition
ers fair Heidi
To THK HONOR ABLE BOARD OF PoLIoE CoMMssfoNrrs:.-
Theenth war respectfully request that honor
able body viii to the citizens of tho Sixth Adersnc
district the OF having the benefit OF fair election and
the benefit OF fair In the coming charter elec
done only BY removing all the inspectors and can
yasaers, Alderman Miller procaims he them,
body and soul, republicans well ss demo-
Gratis and he be elected counted in he should
machinery with him prove the truth Of his sSserton
friends and subordnatea appointed to those posi-
and, furthermore, prove that this not
titled to- ought have the appointing OF either
poiness year stated before the election
came on that they would give certain candidate three
~ each Of the two dsstricts In which they nd
vdually which threat promise they
We hope laying these before your honorable
body viii convince of the justice of removing those
appointing In their stead who well known
their and integrity and Ia whom the citizens viii
found in the wardwh knowledge that the
entitled consideration In this matter instead OF one who
represent them. and who ought not to have the
selection account OF being directly Interested but more
TO give opportunity OF elecng whom please
subacr ourselves obedient aervants
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BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.

The Long Island Bone Boiling Swindle-
NicoIson and Belgian Pavcment--ssExtra
Services"
This Board met yesterday afternoon, the PresI-
den, Mr. Monaghan, presiding
After the minutes OF the previous regular meet
Ing were read. MIR. PINCKNEY said he saw by The
newspapers that special meeting OF the Board
was held on Saturday, but he had received no
written notice. In accordance with the rules Of the
Board. although he was informed that telegram
had been sent from the Police Headquarters.
The President said that there was notice sent to
every member Of the Board the evening previous.
At later stage Of the proceedings Mr.. PINCKsEY
offered the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas By the provisions Of the charter Of the city of
the Corporation for services lie account in its
entered into between the city aahos. and Long snd
% lss i05 o ssr
a s % he % on hs & @ on Ss
Board Of Aldermen in incressng the compensation 10 DO
paid under such contract 70 the sum Of per anan%
requested to veto said resolution
On motion the paper was referred to the Committee
on Public Health.
The Croton Aqueduct Department was directed to
have the following streets and avenues paved with
the patent Nicoson pavement:-Fifth avenue. from
FIIty.nlulH W htrccI, hlTcet,
BToadway to Centre street; Ninth street, between
Second and Third avenues; Stuyve street, be-
tween Second and Third avenues; Fhty-nfth street,
from Fifth to Sixth avenue; Waverey place, from
Broadway to Sixth avenue; Thlrty-seventh street,
between sixth aud Seventh avenues; FIFTY fifth
street. from Lexington to Fourth avenue.
The same department was instructed to pave the
following streets with Belgian pavement:--Avenue
c. from Houston to Eighteenth street, I26th street,
from Third 70 Fourth avenue; Thirty first street, be-
tween First and Second avenues.
The Comptroller was directed to make the follow
ing Donations
Bethel church. Sullivan street. $22l
Second church OF the Evangelical Association,
Fifty y-thlrd street. 800
Another "jObn was put through" just before I'D
iournment In the shape Of o resolve directing the
Comptroller to draw his warrant In favor OF Patrick
H. Lydon Tor 81, 500 'for services rendered during
the years 1858 and 1859 in CITY Department. Comp
troler's once, IN writing up trust accounts and
assessment D0oks.o
The Board adjourned till Wednesday. at two
O'Clock.
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MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Pavement With an Awful Name.
The Board met AZ two O'Clock yesterday after.
noon, with full quorum Of members and large
lobby. The following is the most important busi-
ness transacted
Resolutions were adopted to pave with Belgian
pavement Fftieth street. from Fifth to Sixth avenues
also Bro0me street, on the southery side, from Lau
rens to Wooster street; also Twentieth street, fom
avenue 70 the East river; also l26th street, from
Eighth avenue to the Fast riyeri also Fntyseyenth
street, from Third to Eighth avehIe.
The sum OF $1,000 per aDnum was donated to the
Homeopathic Dlspensary In aid Of the funds OF said
institution.
resolution was tabled to adopt over the Mayors
veto q resolution that the pavement now lying In
Chambers street, between Centre street and Broad
way, be overlain coated and concreted with the
"New York and Paris Company's patent adhesive,
elastic and n0lseless pavement"
resolution was laid over to pass, over the Mayors
vetO resolution increasing the salary OF the Clerk
III the Bureau OF street improvements, III the Street
Department, 10 90, 500 per annum.
The Board then adjourned.
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CaAyUKAH.

Besinning OF the Festival or the Dedication
Of the Temple.
The Hebrew synagogues Of this city, especially
those OF the orthodox wing were crowded last even
ing with 'the chosen people of Israeli nocking
thlther to render thanks and praises to the Lord,
who through his servants Matathias ana Judas
Maccabeus, 2o34 years ago. freed their forefathers
In Palestine from the oppression aud persecution
which King Antiochus, OF Syria. had been cxercis-
ing over them for the full period OF
three years. The restoration OF their ancient
faitn, the liberty they regained to ofIer
sacrifice to their God the re-establlshment
Of their " orship as ordained by the law and the
prophets. the publication OF the Temple Of solomon
from pollution and pagan proclamation and It's re-
dedication TO the service OF the God OF Israel" all
these event historical occurrences are gratefully
membered by the Jews In obedience TO the decree
OF Judas Msccapeus and of the ruling people OF
Judea OF hts time the feast OF Chanukah has ever
there was jewish family or community. Tne
synagogues last evening were splendidly
lighted and adorned with wreaths and gar;
candlesticks with candles. One OF them was
lighted with appropriate ceremonies and recatons,
in remembrance OF the Introduction OF candesticks
and lights into the Temple at Jerusalem at the time
OF its rededication BY Judas Maccabeus In the year
1o6 before Christ and in tue l4h year OF me reign
OF the Seleucid9 In Syria. Chapters from the book
OF the Maccabees were read, detailing the history
OF the three memorable years during wnich tho
sn"' on account count Of Of ' tneir faith and worship
and the revolutionary uprising OF MatRthias
against the prosecutor and his satraps and
the many victories won By Judas haccabeus over
them. Tnanks were said, hymns, psalms and praises
were sung, ana the occasion generally celebrated
with great hiIarity publicly In the synagoguos as
also privately within the family circle.
THIS being nut semi festivaI. that Ia, one not COM
manded by the law and covenant OF Moses, the daily
avocatons OF life are not suspended as on the Sab
bath but religious exercises in the synaG0gues and
conyivial meetings OF rejoicing are continued TILL
the eighth day from and after the 25th day OF the
month OF Kisev or the 30th OF November.
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but printed matter ana samples cannot undef exist
Ing regulations, be sent Inasmuoh - all direct
postal relations between the Postal Departments OF
the United States and France will aer the LIST
Of January next II WIN not be practicable 10 for
ward correspondence after that date any foreign
country Dy French mail. Tho rates Of postage BY
French mai. a. stated In the table Of postages 20
foreign countries viii, therefore, be In operation
after tho slst Of December proximo.
Revenue Appointments. ia rt
Acting Commissioner Douglass to-day appointed
Joseph W. Dwysr Supervisor Of Internal Bevenue
for the Northern District OF Ohio place of Hedges
deceased. NJ. Dwyer has been on duty for several
months in the Internal Revenue Onice In this city.
Edward r. Ryan has been appointed Assistant As
SCISSOR Of Internal Revenue In the Second disicE Of
New York, vice D. Mcfarland, the person who re-
Gently shot Mr. Richardson fsW
The following Assistant Assessors have also bean
appointed;-Winiam II. Her. Fourth district, Penn
sylvanla, ana william A. Herron, Twenty second
district Pennsylvania. Abner Seawan has been
appointed storekeeper In the Internal Revenue de-
partment Tenth district. New YORK.
Coanterfeits 1t the Treasury Dcpartmont.
counterfeit three dollar coupon OF the bonds Of
's1, the 1rst nvetwenty notes. was received at the
Treasury to-day, it having been paid in Boston and
forwarded to Washington. A fifteen cent note and
TWO tWtuty-uVo Ccut uOUcS W cEo dAhD
had not been stamped with the seal required to be
put on at the Department.
Revival Of the National Intelligeucer.
Alexander Delmar has purchased the National
Tltelli0eacer, and will tomorrow morning announce
himself ss editor and publisher with ample resources
for It's Improvement az public ournal.
Death Of Mrs. G0rhRm. MH
Mrs. Martha J. Gorham, mother of George c. Cor.
ham, Secretary Of the Senate, died suddenly Of
paralysis. near Dorchester, Mass. yesterday. She
VIII be buried in New London, Conn.,, where her
husband ts buried. yrva
Personal. f
L. p. Morton, Of New York, who entertained part
Of the Presidential party at New York last summer,
called at the White House this morning and had q
social interview. General Cochrane and J. W. Tay.
or of New York, arrived In this city and called at
the Executive Mansion. Mr.. Taylor is said to have
an eye to the New York collectorshp. Qufen sdbe
Among other New Workers in this city ore Nessrs.
Simon stevens anu James Brooks. Ill.
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salnavo's Cause WaRing-Success OF tho Revo-
Iatienisss-Port au Prince to be Attacked
Salnavc's Dissemination to Defend the City
to tho Last-FaIi Of Capo Haytien-The
Hayrien Navy Captured.
ST. MARC, Nov. Is, 1862
News was received in this city yesterday Of the
sinking OF the little steamer Artibcnite, formerly
used as transport and the capture OF the schooner
Fleur de Marie by the Haytien steamer Terror. alias
Picquoit, the last acquisition OF Sanave Both ves-
sels however, had time unload their cargoes and
to land their crews in safety.
In the afternoon OF yesterday q schooner brig
from Port au Prince for New York came into this
bay and landed SIX young men that had run away
from Salnave. These young men confirm the ''pro-
nunciamento" Of Victorin Chevalier against Sal
nave, and also that Of his joining the revo-
iuti0nists, with ail the forces Under him. AZ
you already know, this Is the general who surren-
dered the town Of Gonaiyes TO the revolutionary
party two months ago. After this ne was appointed
by Sainave to the command Of the forces beseg-
ing Jacmel which position he occupied until the
lth OF November, when he yielded TO the revolu-
ton and declared himself against Salnsve. He
was received with enthusiasm In Jacmel. and the
day after the 9th. taking with him all the pickets
that had surrounded Jacmel for fourteen months he
marched on to Port au Prince, In company with
General VII Lubin, warm partisan OF Sal
nave. victorin, on ADVANCING sent Gen.
eral Luhin forward. with 200 men. in
order to take possession OF Bzoton Il fort near Port
au Prlnce) in the name Of the revolution. But VII
Lubln, having taken possession OF the fort In fact.
continued for Port au Prince, ana thus diyuged the
plan Of action to Salnave. ar@rr3
vlctorin, learning the detection OF VII Lubin. re-
treated to Liogane, and was marching against Petit
Goave and Grand Goave there to Join the rebel
army from the south, when both armies wil resume
their march on TO Port au Prince.
Salnave In making preparations to receive his
foes and is forufyng the town. He is intrenched in
his palace and that he viii play his last card
there and, sooner than surrender, he Will blow up
the city and IL to ashes before he abandons his
seat OF government.
This afternoon the news OF the taking OF Cape
Haytien and the capture OF the war vessels Aexan-
der Peton. Salnave and Rouilloue, IN the port OF
Cape ayten, received. So that at present Sal
nave has nothing remaining Tor him belonging to
lne republic OF Haytl except the reimbursement
and the city OF Port az Prince. .,1
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Yesterday William Skinner, aged eight years, was
run over by coach, corner Of Sixth avenue and
Fifncth street, OF which Martin Welsh was the
driver, and slightly hJured. He was sent home, No.
Ill West Tnrty-second street.
Daniel Fogerty, OF No. ~ vandewater street, fell
OF shed and broke an arm.
Micnael Neser, of No. AZ Mott street. had a leg In
jured at Bridge street ferry BY being caught between
q truck and the boat.
Carl Riede Of 80 Clinton street. fell overheard at
pier 46 East river and was rescued.
Richard Hartney, OF No. 81 Mulberry street. Also
took bath in the East river at pier 49, and was res
cued;
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
DAsTarDlY ASSAULT.

Between six and seven O'Clock last evening of1lccr
Flock, OF the Sixteenth precinct. arrested fellow
IN the act OF stealing some goods from the store
OF MIR. Greenwald, No. 26s Seventh
nue.. While conveying his charge to tho
west Twentietn street station mouse, ne was SEE
upon by some OF the numerous gangs OF thieves who
infest the seventh avenue, an attempt made TO res
cue the prisoner, and shower OF stones hurled at
him. One OF the missiles struck him on the neck
and inflicted injuries OF sucn character tnat ne had
10 be carried to the station house. FLOCK was at
tended By Police Surgeons Van Buren, ana Jones'
who expressed the belief that ne will recover. Tho
prisoner ~ well as his rescuers, escaped and arc
still at large
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM HAYTI.
Continued Successes of the
Revolutionary Forces.
News Of the Capture Of Salnave's
Navy.
THE FALL OF CAPE HAYTIEN.

From gentleman who arrived in this city yester-
day from 81. Marc, on board the schooner isaac
Oliver We obtain the following news OF the progress
Of the revolution In Haytl:-
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-06-04

In the Court of Common Pleas, at Phila-
delphia, on the 26th inst, Judge Pierce
read an opinion by Judge Allison, sustaining
the 9th selection of the new Registry law,
which applies to hotels, taverns, and sailor
boarding houses. The result is, that there
can be ro more colonizng in Philadelphia,
as the Assessors are prohibited from register
ing any of the inmates of these establish
ments. If they are citizens and qualified
voters they must come before the Board
of Canvassers and establish their rights.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-06-04

The colleges at Cambridge are raising
fund by subscription to dredgo the Cam, sub
sttute bridges without piers for those which
are now in the way, and cut off the bad cor
ners in the stream, so as to make better
practising course for the rowing men.
The Hartford Boat Club has received
challenge from the Lendon Rowing Club for
a match during their visit to England, and
an offer of the honorary membership of
their club, and the free use of their club
house ahd boat room.
A number of gentlemen in New York or
ganized themselves into q Southern Land
Company, with q capital of $780, 900, hav-
ing obtained q charter from North Carolina,
giving them exclusive right to certain lands
in that State.
The female turtles have adopted a little
cooked hat, as near the shape of that worn
by Napoleon l, as possible. The back cor
ner stands up behind, and it is called Char
lotta Corday, probably because this heroic
damsel wore nothing but caps.
Joseph Hoaks, of Buffalo township, But
ler county, while digging coal near Lucesco
Oil Works, was killed on Saturday 9th, inst.
by large rock falling upon him. The de-
ceased served his country as a soldier in Go
d. 9Th Pa. III. A.
Philadelphia is said to be growing faster
now than ever before. During the month of
April 729 permits were issued for new struc-
lures and l54 for alterations and additions.
OF the new structures six hundred and five
are to be dwelling houses.
A correspondent of the Altoona TRIBUNE
says there are now living in that city great
grand daughter of J. Morton and grand
niece of both j. Wilson aud George Ross
three of the signers of The Declaration of
Independence.
Bridgeport, Conn, has discovered that the
sources of its water supply are mostly poison
Gus bogs and swamps, and that the reservoir
is in almost stagnant condition. Disease
and death are certain to result if the aque
duct depends on such supply.
Whisky has had considerable advance il
price. The New York TINES suspects that
the reasons is the more vigorous enforcement
of the revenue law by the new appointees o
that branch of the service thar has hitherto
prevailed
William Balph, Esq, was cutting down
black oak of medium size, on his place nea
Butler, one day last week, and the tree, il
its fall, struck his young son on the head
nfictng very severe wound. Had it no
5 been for pile of brush which somewha
7 broke the fall, he undoubtedly would hav
been killed. The cut on the head was som
e two inches in length and barred the skull
bone.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-06-04

Coon ADVICE. There is excellent sense
in what cotemporary says, aud ws trust
that those to whom it is addressed will have
the good sense to follow it. "The Democ-
racy," remarks our brother of the quill,
"ought to cease abusing the colored people
of the South. True they are not doing quite
as we'll as born Yankees, but, considering
the quantity of Democratic blood that flows
through their veins, they are doing uncom
well-better than could have been expected
When that bad blood is thoroughly worked
out, they will no doubt become perfectly re
spectable and well-to-do citizens.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-06-04

THE English press is disposed to do full
credit to American enterprise in constructing
the Pacific Railroad. Its comments on the
''last rail" are likely to prove very gratifying
to the American Eagle and give that noble
bird new idea of its consequence. Nor are
the material results too highly estimated
For instance, the London News concludes its
comments as follows:
"Thus the whole of this formal wilderness
will be subdued to mans occupancy and use.
Instead of dying like a dead mass in the bo
som of the Republic, it will become instinct
with life, the iron nerves of civilization will
grow through it from the great central back
bone now formed, and the vast resources o.
the republic will not only be made more
available by concentration and communica
tion, but will undergo indefinite increase.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-06-04

The Democrats in this State are exceed
ingly muddled in regard to the person who
shall be their fext successful candidate for
gubernatorial honors Gen. Cass, Asa
Packer and Heister are each brought for
ward by their friends, and some Rip-Van
Wrinkle of a Cop has actually attempted the
resuscitation of Gov. Bigler. The effort
was too exhausting, however, and the indi-
vidual has sunk away once more for another
fifteen years nap. When writer begins to
repeat himself, he is said to be on the decline.
When political party goes back or at
tempts to go back to its leaders on issues
long since dead, we may safely conclude that
the process of political decomposition has
commenced.