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The New York herald., 1869-02-21
BRO0KLYy MIELLIGEycE.


CE,rnRArroN or wAsuINGroS's BIRTHDAY IN
wllIIAMsuuRG.-wa Washington One Association win
celebrate washingon's birthday on Monday evening
with a grand bali and banquet at Masonic Temple.
TINS association has been in existence for twenty
two years and have never failed 10 celebrate the day
in an appropriate manner. They have IN their club
room Que OF the most perfect fun length ilkenesses
Of the Father OF the Republic TO be found.
OPPOSITION TO THE PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Board OF Trustees of the Brooklyn FIRE Depart
mcnt Fund held a special meeting at Flremen's Han
on Friday night, when several members spoke In
opposition TO the passage OF any bIl by the Legisa
ture creating paid lire department In Brooklyn.
Tho President DomincS Roche said the volunteer
department should not go down without NJ
least one man protesting against u. there
was TO be change would 90 necessa. nc .,'s.
fund, which now amounted TO about $780, 900. The
volunteer department stood better to-day than u
had for the past fifteen year The paid system would
be very expensive, for the salaries alone would
amount 1915 900 the rst year, 900 more would
he required for horses. After some farther REMARKS
resolution protesting against the passage oi an ACT
a paid system. was adopted. the secretary was di-
rected to forward the resolutions to the representa-
tives from Kings county ut Albany.
NEWS IN BRrRF.-Coroner whitehill was notned
yesterday to hold an inquest upon the body OF Ida
Postewaith who died at the residence Of her parents.
In Evergreen avenue, from Injuries sustained by
being run over ON Thursday last.
Charles Davenport fell or tho box OF coach which
he was In the act Of driving on Futon avenue yes
terday, and was seriously cut about tho heah
There were $40 arrests by the police OF this city
during the past week, being decrease ol IA ~ CON-
pared with the week previous.
A resolution was presented at the last session OF
the Common Council looking to an Increase OF po-
lice In the Twelfth ward Ihe force there has no'
ton has doubled.
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THE BALL SEASON.

Our jolly terpschoreans, despite storms and slush
and the numerous other delightful concomitants on
"0ld wlnteru continue their saltaforal gymnastics
and gyrations on waxcd floors; nor has even the
ahstemous season OF holy Lent had as yet any per.
ceptible influence in lessening the attendance at
these eight fantasticr entertainments. Although
the ball season rapidly drawing to close, the at
tendance AT almost all the balls given In this city
during the past week was exceedingly large, which
plainly indicates that our merry citizens and citizen
csses have not yet grown tired OF their nimble
footed sport. The dance win be kept up
IN this city without abatement until towards
the end OF March, when the v0taries OF Terp-
sichOre win discard the fascinating in
toxication OF the dizzy waltz and breathless gaop
Tor the more sober cares OF real lite Present np.
pearances, however, indicate that the close Of the
season Will in many respects be almost as brilliant
as us commencement: and all those who have not
already danced their hea tn away their legs down
In the mysteries Of heel and toe exercises until the
lights IN the ballroom are put out for the las, time,
and the lengthenng shadows or returning spring
usurp their places on the dusty ballroom
n00rs Last week twenty y-three balls were
held In this city, all being well patr0nlzed, ana many
OF them were exceedingly fashionable, both in point
OF selectness and elegance OF costumes and toilets.
The present week will open tomorrow evening with
no less than eight balls, which will be followed by
fourteen Others large and small, masquerades, civic
and military, hllng up the nterSticcS between Tues
day ana Friday, and making twenty-five In all.
Twenty-Five balls In one week-and that too IN mid
Lent-is not so bad Tor 40 small q 'village' as
thorough and exactnR disciple OF the gushing god
leSS
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IscslrssvluujaWS

waking matches are dwndllng down by degrees,
70 that shortly they viii altogether be soandoned by
professional pedestrians as q very Improbable pur.
suit Running matches however, are still vigor-
ousiy Kept up as q pastiue la England, both on
grounds specially adapted for the purpose aud In
nearly all the colleges.
Goulding challenges John Dewitt OF Chicago, 10 q
trial Of endurance to walk until one or the
other gives out-for purse 0f $500.
Tue following the ann0uncements:- - February
27--J0hn Wilcox aud =. Weaver. at Rome, N. r. for
500; March 10--JonB Ewald aud George Mitchell In
Brooklyn, for nfty dollars: 1ith-Henry Walker and
James Barker, at Steubenve, ohio, for $500; 13th
James Mckay aDd Henry valley ~ Troy for t20o q
side.
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shsdow which Of the two anlanced pair IL 70 wear
the-inexpres ibies. The one. consequently, who
steps rst It through the ceremony Is 70 have the
upper hand In after lifat On this occasion u Was
bride smiled; but II were not speaking OF royalty
should say he has put his foot nicely IN IT.
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Aau attic.

The following squatlc contests Will come on a.
undcr:-ApriI i-Henry osgood and John wetmer-
Melchng and Henry waldron, af Harlem, for 1900 a
side. 2e--John Minor and John Fields, on the
Harlem river, or NJ the Elysian Fields for $3.50 q
side. May-.--s. Waterbury, OF tho Atlanta aud n.
spear three miles. q Elysan Felds for $50 prize.
le-John Collins and Buck Haves three miles, for
e10O, q Port Chester.
the Mutual Hvsi cup OF Albany have prepared
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MURDER TalsL m CHtskRGu COUNTY.
Trial or Robcrt Corbin for killing Elliot, y
Kiddcr.
From the Albany Argus, Feb. 2o.I

From the Albany Argus, Feb. 20I
The trial OF Robert Corbn for the killing OF Elliott
J. hiddcr ~ Alton. Chenango county, on the 10Th
day or February, 1887, commenced at the Cnenaugo
oyer and Tcrniner the l7th Inst. Justice Balcom
presiding. with Justices OF the sessions, Messrs.
Kelsey and Briggs The counsel on tue part OF the
prosecution ere District Attorney Robert A. stanton,
calvin l. Tefit Qaie District Attorney and Lyman
Trcmain. For the defence, Isaac >. Newton, E.izur
III. Pfinde. Sayre Winsor anu Ainasa J. Parker.
The circumstances connected with the homicide
brie1y these: -Corbin and Fox sold 10 one Cars
well piece OF land adjoining the premises OF kidder
IN Alton, and dispute az 70 the line arose which cu
TO an effort on the part OF Kddcr on the one side and
Carswe the other 10 hold possession VI the land,
FIRST being IA possession by hts tenants, and then
the other. on the day OF the killing Corn sent his
man ald team up TO Jarswes lot to get u load OF
wood. kldder and hs men, some Hvo or six 10 mum
bcr being then at WORK on tho premises took posses
sion Q, e team and % drose Ggrens 5 hsea US h ln nr o
man oi the occurrence, summoned TO his ard Mr.
Carsweil and some ve or six other men. and started
insseiphs for the premises Ia dispute; on nearing
them. they were ordered by kIdder not ~ approach
but to stop their teams, Kiuder advancing rapidly IN
the road in front OF the horses, with axe In his
road) and they driving toward him, aud pressing
him back he all the timc motouirg WIN his axe 70
stop the horses and ballowing whoa whoa Corhln
~ the same time asking him 10 desist. kidder
struck one OF the horses on the, nose with the
got or the sleigh ami walked around in front
Ol the team to where kidder Was, ami
ordered him 10 leave and let the horses alone AZ the
same time pointing pistol toward KIddcr. kidder
tnen saiu, "Danln you, do you mean TO shoot fleF
and with the axe upIiftcd pressed CcrDiu back 70
near the whInletrees, when Corbu trpped and fe
backward. At this juncture Mallory, who was In
the sleigh, Jumped out and seized kidder with one
hand and the axe with the other. and acullle en.
sued between them, Mallory pressing kidder BACK
ward. Corbin regained his feet went to where
mallory and kiddcr were, reached over The shoulder
Of Mallory and snot kdder Ia the head, Killing him
Instantly.
The case was opened for the people by District At
torney stanton and witnesses examined establish
ing the acf Of homicide. The trial wll occnpy tue
week.
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SUPREME COURT CIRCUIT.

Actiou Aguinst the Coney Islsnd Railroad
Compnny-Piainiints Gets n Verdict for $1,000
Before Judge Gilbert.
John Constantine ps. The Coney Island Railroad
Compdnu--This was an action brought for damages
sustained by plaintiff on the 18th OF June last whe
riding on ON excursion car OF the deiendanrs
through smith street. The injury was occasioned
by running into ash cart, one OF the SHAFTS striking
plaintiff in the back. Tue cart, 1t WAS shown, was
standing stlll tue time, and Ia such position as
would not admit OF the passing without coming
IN contact with It, The jury, after an absence OF
lew minutes, returned u verdict for the plaintin,
assessing his damages at $1,000.
Washinaton's birthday and the Courts.
In the Supreme Court the jury VIII he sworn In on
Monday and the Court will then adjourn. or the
CITY Court there VIII be session. On Tuesday IN
tins court equity causes viii be taken up and viii he
continued during the remainder OF the week.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21

Get Of colors 70 bo sent To the American boat crew
that recently achieved victory over the Chinese,
English and Scotch crews ut the regatta Of the
Shangnae Boat Club. They are made Of magenta,
richly embroidered with white noss.
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DUEL NEAR BLAnrNsBuRe. The report was preva-
lent yesterday that duel occurred on "Wednesday
morning about four miles from Bladensburg. The
parties participating are said TO be Judge HARRISON
o. west virginia. and well known officer In tue late
repei army Ihe military man was badly wounded
az the FIRST nre aud IL said to be now n this city
under The care OF his ricnds who propose remove
MN 10 his nome IN Virginia as soon he recovers
Hcuu, Feh. 10.
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Balls 70 be Held Thls Week.

Halls 70 DC Held This WeeA.
The following named balls and receptions are an
nounced to come or during the present week
Feb. 22.-Scventy first Regiment Reception-Aca-
denny Of Music.
Feb. 22.-rroop A, Eighth Regiment Reception
Metropolitan Hotel.
Feb. 22.-Seerelter Club--Apoo Hall.
Feb. 22.-"0ur Cub''-l.yric Hall.
Feb. 22.-Eleventh ACCOMPLISHMENTS Rooms
Feb 22.--Washington Continental Guard--lrving
Hall.
Feb. 22.--Complimcntary Hop TO Bandmaster M. J
OBrien-IMghth Regiment Armory.
Feb 22.-Aitken Musketeers--Gothic Hall, Brook
Feb 2a.-Company b. Twelfth Regment-Apollo
Hall.
Feb. 2a.-Mozart Mannercnor Masquerade
MIA Rooms.
Feb 24.-second Grand Bal Masquc at Central Park
Garden.
Feb. X.-Corintnian L0dge-ApOlio Han.
Feb. 24-Jerome Pleasure Club--Gernana Rooms.
Feb 25.-ilenry Clay LodEe--ApollO Han.
Feb. 25.-Ceres Frluen Veren Masquerade-Ger-
mania Rooms.
Feb. 25.-Purim Association-Ac Academy or Music.
Feb. c5.-Iron Mouders' Association Irving Hall.
Feb. 25.--McAlster's Hop--Gofhlc Hail. Brooklyn.
Feb. 25.--Reception B Company, Thirty seventh
regimeDt-Rcgimental Armory
Feb. 26.--J. Z. Gore eAssociaton--Apoll0 Hall.
Fen. 26.-Napthay club ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Rooms. y Sg
Feb. 27.-Slnger Academy Masqu rade-Geraania
Rooms.
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Billiards.

the popularity which the game Of billiards has al
ready attained IN lhis city is largely the
rnaucFiionanly n stands number one a scientific
and recrcaflye amusement. ~ brings the mind into
actyc play, he muscles are gently worked. while
GOOD walk ~ unccnscousy completed ut the close
OF heightened contest
A match n being arranged between Danieis, the
champion OF Massachusetts, aud Melvin Foster, the
game 20 be 800 points np, push shot barred,
secoad size four pocket table, aud payetjn Boston,
for $1,000.
some excellent play was exhibited 40 the tourna-
ment Tor the cnampionsnp 0t Wisconsin, which re-
Gently took place at Fond dn Lac. Tue contestants
were Messrs. Adam kieser Harris Llverman, OlcOtt,
Leayen, BY AMI ruston. The games were 800 points
up, caroms push shot barred, played with az balls.
on a second size four pocket table, furnished by X.
Kieemann a Co., OF Chicago. The brst prize was
by Klescr, the second by 0cott aud the third by
LivcrmGn. Adam Kieser, VINO won the champion
IN the Wisconsin tournament ~ the same player
who, three years ag0 aud for stake OF 81 900 In
gold. played and defeated Dorndorf, In Montana.
The following novel event IA reported to have taKen
place IN Y0nkers, 10 VITA billiard match IN winch
silk manuiacturcr bet has COW against ga shttcr's
mule, was played In Y0nkcrs recently between the
stk man and the gasnier. Tho terms OF the wager
were that the winner should mix the COW once aud
performed Thea task, hut next day found himself In
the custody or the police on the charge OF peddlng
milk without q license.
II is understood the games in the forthcoming
tournament viii bc made 1000 points up
The match between G. Din and }. Cronn VIII most
IiKey be played 40 Beneville, Canada, on the 25tn
inst.
The New York herald., 1869-02-21
BROOKLYN CITY.
TIE COURTS.
uwIsp STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Alleged Naturalization Frauds.

Before Commissioner Jones.
An adjourned hearing IN the case OF nenry J.
Seller, Superintendent OF the Poor, on q charge OF
having procured fraudulent certificates OF naturai-
xaton, was To have taken place Yesterday. II was
however adjourned until 2Uth OF March, await the
decision Of case now pending In the United States
Supreme court.
Alleged Passing Of Comnterfct Money.
David A. Sypner was up before the Commissioner
again yesterday ON charge Of passing counterfeit
money Testimony was taken as to the previous good
character OF the accused and the Court decided to
release him on payment OF two dollars TO the woman
making the complaint the amount she alleges 10 have
received Of him. The circumstances were such to
make II appear doubtful whether The bill IN question
WAS known TO defendant TO be counterfeit
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SPORTING.
The Prize Ring.

Tomorrow is the day fixed for the great contest
which, provided the arrangements are properly con-
Quoted. VIII decide the merits Of Tom Allen and
Charley Gallagher. The engagement between these
pugiliss has given rise to great interest among the
patrons OF the ring and the result IL anxiousy an
ticipated. Some time since Allen was the favorite
at heavy odds; but it has been ascertained that
Gallagher has vastly improved, aud Il s not at oil
improbable that he may realize the sangune expec-
tations Of hts friends. Both men have been In active
training, and recent advices state that both are cx
ceedngly confident OF carrying the hOnors. A des-
perate battle will doubtless take place. Tne stakes
amount TO 600 and the affair comes OF within hfty
es ., on s sss d@Sns @ us ~ 70 e e none
that It win be the last OF any description. Prize
nghtng is decidedly on the waae. The admirers OF
this rapid decay OF their fav0rte though barbarous
pastimc. Besides the specimen boxers that within
thus country have, with few exceptions proven
themselves to be nothing more nor less than thorough
humougs and pillerers. For instance, the man
billy since his arrival but Is not by any means =
pugiist In the Of the term applied 10 scicnfnc
boxers After, running away from Boston. leaving
his sureties 10 answer. he proceeded to Montreal,
thence TO ottawa where he gave miserable sparring
exhibition, and where he was thoroughly sqnclchcd
by young amateur named Benjamin Again, there
Is Hicken, who also has absc0nded under very sus-
picious circumstances; SO much SO, indeed that his
former friends intend TO 'settle with him should he
return In ne, pugilism dying out and the sooner
the better for AL parties.
IL ~ SAID tnat Mike McC00lc, VINO mas wisely dis-
carded puglsni finds the path OF duty very thorny.
lie mas been refused license to keep public house
In ST. Louis Virtue should be rewarded.
Although Michigan has no law to punish prize
fighting, II appears that billiard playing liquor sell
ing and the sin OF swearing are severely punished
Accordingly prize fighters must owe their Immunity
In that quarter 10 the fact that they neither play
billiards, drink spirits nor swear. Very likely. Mis-
souri, however has just passed law prohibiting
prize fighting within the boundary VI the State.
Solomon Aaron, u brother OF Barney Aaron. was
arrested In Boston, for aiding IN the OBaidwin-
wormald prize tight, ut i.ynnlcld, Mass, last Oc-
t0ber
The following matches are among those announced
TO come or:-February 23 Tom Allen and Charley
Gallagher, for $1,000 and the championship OF
Amerlca 25th, Daniel Doan and Michael Welsh, in
Massachusetts, for $500. February -, Fred Busy
aud Jerry Donovan, at - for $1,000 March -,
Con Orcn and Palsy Marley. at Salt Lake CITY, for
a., 800 side.
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uCourt Calender for Tuesday Next.

SUPREME COuRT-CIRCuIT. Nos. 80, aiO a. 3ll,
2si 2s6 29a 20S 2lT 340 ST. 3i2 3il, 3is, S49 $50,
2a4 236 352 353 35i 355, 35s 35o, 360, 49, 5d au6.
367, 3Ss, 800, $40, 37l, 313, 3IA.
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themselves before the aftar and were married. con-
summatlng an event. an account OF which, from Its
not being daily witnessed win be read with pleasure
and interest.
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The American spurscon-RcmarI<ablc Revival
scenes In Rochester.


The Rev. Mr.. Hammond, the American spurgcon
and wen known Evangelist, has been engaged in
Rochester ior weeks IN special religious excr
ciscs, and his preaching has there been attended
with the usual success that follows ali the efforts u
this remarkable man. Tue Rochester EyIress gives
the following account OF the revival scencs:--
Mr.. Hammond delivered discourse last night at
the irick church, which. Judging from results, was
the best effort hc has made. As early six O'Clock
groups begaD to arrive and az halfpast six O'Clock
the number In the cnufch was so large that Mr..
Hammond deemed u advisable 10 lead the convrega-
ton IN singing those beautiful hymns which form
latge portion OF the services. MIR. Hammond re-
guesfcd the prayers OF the people for hn. Ur. An.
dcrson, he said, was ANXIOUS to have the students
attend these meetings, and II he could be sure OF
their coming in a body, together with Mr. DeGraG's
Students he would nave the body OF the church
reserved and set apart on their account ana speak
especially 10 them. HIS discourse Wae drawn
from lie words IN the latter potion Of the
nlnln chapter OF Hebrews, aud was divided under
three heads--the appearing OF Christ. Fist, lie
hath appeared; second lie doth appear: third ne
snail appear. lie began in a slower aud lower tone
than common but gradually increased BON IN vlvur
al speech aud rapidlty OF uttcrance tl the whole
house hung GREATNESS on the words dropping like
Ile Lls lips. Mnen he ceased the silence was
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The Feeling in Wyoming.

ATrIcA, Wyoming county, N. ", Feb. 10, 1860.
Since the year came in the evangelical sects
IN our usually quiet town have united in a
series Of daily religious exercises and the result
Is a very general and very quiet awakening in
reference to eternal things / can give no definite
number Of conversions but make the general state
ment that more than half OF those not hitherto III
membership with the churches, VINO have reached
the age OF discretion already rejoice In the faith Of
the gospel, aud the work sJ goes on DIR. and Mrs.
Palmer, from your city, were here TO conduct SER
vices last week, and they still remain
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good joke between them, even now, and ns such it
telI We have q most convenient debut In the train
and short skirt line this week.
After immense ondcavors TO impose nothing but
short petticoa.s IL mas been found impossible 10 get
the innovation generalized among ladies who are
CmdereIlas. 1t Is well known tnat two distinct
tnelr trains aud those who crossed them IN pink
stocsngs and high heels most ccnspcuously a
middle course was resoried 70 ami y now IN
Que. Thus, IL IL now the height OF fashion
10 wear a short satin or SILK or tulle. "a
iarlntan underslip, iouch or lituc trimmed,
eiher down the mont, en- tobtier. or round aud
oyer this like tragedy queens to q court mantle
watch can DC looged up e & pamer for the exhibition
- sweep when The far are afilcted liko that his
torlcal sovereign, "B0rthe our grdnds pieds.r Vel
vet trains open down the sides, leaving satin skirt
front IN view, aud which IL ruied with lace the
great sensation; blue velvet satin and the nut
shades violet satin aud the gaelic shades, green
satin and The mauve shades are very pretty c0ln-
opera cloaks are cut like Hungarian jackets. they
are mo.uy made OF cashmere, pale gros gram sllk
IN the neutral tInts They are worked with foss and
Qfeen leaves, also with gold and twisted slk. The
preitlest are trimmed with swans down and OF plain
WINE mcnno, with long, open sleeves a Ia Jnfre,
wucl are lined with quilted satin. Mothers prefer
the more elderly pouIt In dark coors, ornamcnted
The new coachmens capes are making a Juror:
tho under one OF ail should not come below the
waist .
saith roucaux biases, OF satinike bracelets up to
the elbow. This II often done on white merlno chcm
settles now so much worn, trimmed with blue. cerise
aud purple. The Same r0ueaux encircle the arm
hoo and neck. This fashion has been adopted since
tue performance OF 'rheodorus,n and y attributed
TO tie debut OF the tame serpent which In that play
colt around ballet dancer, for they are roujcaux
q ~ ripere.
VIE have had nourishing accounts Of the marriage
OF Prince Eugene de Leuchtenberg with Nile
d'Abatchinlne at Florence. The bride wore long
white satin robe trimmed with ruchcs OF tue, with
outieweed ornaments nowers or wreath. A square
pied OF pink satin observed In 'front.' Of the altar
IL looked like nap kin ana no one could fancy
wha II meant but the Ruessans present, who sup
poes usat tits square Of rose material VIII fore.
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The Feeling in Massachusetts.

WESTFIELD, Mass, Feb. Is, 1869.
This town is noted for its good men and bad men,
IT'S saints and sinners its advocates Of temperance
ana votaries Of Bacchus. Noon prayer meetings are
now held here daily Sundays excepted at the chapel
Of the Second Congregational church. Rev. Henry
liams College, Is pastor OF this church and is greatly
beloved by his parisnioners There are about thirty
six licensed and unlicensed grog shops in Our village,
enness and its attendant vices prevail here to an
alarming extent. 1t has been asserted, and we do
not doubt the assertion that there much intern
perance, vice and crime in this place, according 10
It's population, there Is the city Of New YORK.
Send us few missionaries.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1869-07-29
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