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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
pus,spss AT THE cUsToM.HoUsE.

The monthly statement of the business trans
acted ut the New.York Custom House in the month Of
September shows considerable falling of from the pre-
ceding MONTH and also the corresponding month last
passed through the hands of United States weighers
there 2066s35 pounds, OF which IL $50 9s5 pounds
were FOR export The quantity OF guagnble merchandise
returned during the month exclusive Of liquors imported
in bottles was sl395 gallons. OF which 2so338 gallons
we're for export. OF the quantity imported In casks
there were gallons Of wines and brandy and 1885,
900 gallons of mOasses. Added 10 this there were
275l3 cases OF wines, S0,355 bot
tles The number OF vessels arrived from
foreign ports bringing cargo t29 OF these 65 were
seanshps, so ships rs barks 100 brRs, 70 schooners
other vessels 40 Those carrying passengers brought
26,Tl9, OF whom 6I7s cabin passengers, the re-
lalnder steerDge-a decrease OF nearly onehaf from
the arrivals In May. June and July In the Debenture
Bureau there perhaps than the usual amount
Of business done. which Indicates increased movement
OF exports The orders for examination OF domestic
manufactures and products, and entries for export IN
GLIDING drawbacks, amounted TO something Ike el7 In
number In the Detective branch OF the service In which
are employed Ave Inspectors, and seven
specially detailed TO make searches and
seizures there were reported during the month ITO
OF merchandise for violation OF the Revenue
laws. The value OF the property seized amounted TO
several thousand dollars. portion OF which was taken
up by claimants the payment OF the appraised value
and the remainder tod held for sale TO secure duties
From this an other the Customs receipts for
the month OF September were sl201f6g5 against $751;
oil o2o II the corresponding month last year. decrease
OF SyJJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
ENGLISH ESTATES AND AMERICAN HEIRS

A London law periodical. The Solicitors
Journal and Reporter, contains reply to letter pub
lished some time ago by Mr. Judah r. Benjamin, the
subject OF American claims to English estates. The
writer says: I.. r..
In the frs. place. by the express provisions Of and
Victoria S. an alien may now take and hold
species Of personal property except e9attes real as
acquired By testamentary dispositions He may be
may be- trustee ike anybody else" -
Il thus appears that the incapacy Of aliens now con-
!. They are incapable Of any political rights including
that Of holding any office OF trust or becoming mem
Der Of the Privy Council or OF Parliament.
They cannot hold landed estate except for term not
exceeding twenty.one years.
Q. They cannot own British ships.
Secondly, there also in the same statute reRula
lions By which alien may become entitled TO all the
rights and capacities Of natural born subject except
Thirdly by force Of earlier statute III and IL VIII g.
$3.50 al persons nsl1dlpg 5stnra , sens may
ancestors inea or coatera although their father or
whom they derive their pedgrees born of the
and upon his eldest In succession and not divided
In shares among all the children Such is the law OF
Stands il; but MI Benjamin applies the same principle
law estates generally ana thus lends the weight OF
Real estate does not escheat TO the Crown upon the ex
tDction Of one branch Of family but the heiratlaw Is
And with regard to the estates claimed by Americans
for the most part they belong TO the next OF kin Bank
Bank OF In POSSESSION or
the Accountant General Of the Court OF Chancery
otherwise held IN trust have very frequently been dis
tbuted among parties now residing In the United States
of America. j.
During the short period Of my residence In London
have become acquainted with the facts In many cases
which ia sAfcen; authority In The Tmes for June 10,
1889 there report of the short case Darlington agt
Attorney General, House OF Lords which involved ES6
600 sterling all of which distributed among the next
Of kin In America $3.50, a.,
concerning property left by JOHN Harrison OF Liverpool
during the eighteenth century That proIerty VIII an
guestonaby be paid over to parties residing In NewBed
Other sns n the Court Of Chancery reveal properties
that In the process Of recovery by the next OF kin re-
siding In America. 49,,
It win be remembered that whenever decree has
been made by the Court OF Chancery IN favor OF an allen
concerning real estate petition Of right 20 the House Of
Lords Parliament the sale OF such real estate has
never faiedto secure allen his desired nghn IN the
premises. ~ i. ,. 80
And think 1t win be found in oil cases that however
correct In theory learned from the old authorities
Mr. Benjamin has taken an impracticabe view OF the
subject and conveys erroneous impressions OF the law
English barrisers and other have said so much
that feel authorized IN attempting TO explain tho sub
ect 10 the parties interested in estates In England
In regard these hnbups and ssadlers who pretend
10 have found large estates and fortunes and who py
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
rcr grading doa5 ID al & 100000, Of which Brigham will

grading done In all d 100000, OF which Brigham will
receiyRAIxlQA ..I.
F@TIetnlh! Is wives in the flesh The number OF "sp
ritual wives" legion Many female saints are anxious 10
sealed Brigham IN order 70 be carried across Dy
him, and thus have their salvation insured. Brigham
kindly seals them to his predecessor Joseph Smith Tor
eternity and TO himself for time and then appoints the
bishop of the ward attorney fact by virtue OF which
the said bishop has the exclusive right 10 support her.
Fifteenth: As children. -......L ..,
Sixteenth: Cash OH hand As Brigham Ia trustee In
trust for the Church, and not accountable TO any one
for the funds obtained In that capacity the amount Is
expected TO be very large. IA -....r . ... .--
SerenteenM: The property Of the subjects sent upOn
"foreign Missions" always appropriated by the Lion
Of the Lord"
These are few OF the items that the United States
Revenue Department will be called on to pass upon 1t
strange wonderful that Brigham s sincere when
he earnestly expOunds the Book OF Mormon teaches
by revelation that he is the Lords anOinted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
THF NETWORK UNIvERsALIsT MISSIONARY
SOCIETY.

There was O fair attendance Of the members
of the NewYork Unversast Society at the Church of tho
Divine Paternity the corner OF Ffthav and Forty
ATHEIST last evening In spite Of the rain James Cush
ing presided The reading OF the report OF the work Of
the mission for the past year upon notion laid over
until next Friday evening at the hour and place
The remarks of the gentlemen who addressed the meet
ing full Of ferventhope In the success Of the work
OF the Bleecker-st Church. eoquently advocated the
wants Of suffering humanity In this great city, and set
forth the blessings that flow from whose object
ameoraton OF the condition Of the poor and the
needy. d. d. T. Marshall, esq, and Nd Patt also made
interesting remarks After hymn had been sung, n
benedicton by the Rev Dr. Chaplin, and
the meeting adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
THE CLIFTON STUD SALE ON STATEN ISLAND
The sale of Mr.. Camcrons extensive stud of

THE CLIFTON STUD SALE ON STATEN ISLAND.
The sale of Mr.. Camcron's extensive stud of
imported thoroughbred brood stations and colts,
at tho Clifton Stud Farm L. attracted yesterday fair
attendance OF the leading turfmen Of the district The
stock to be sold the valuable collection OF I'm.
ported racing blood offered for sale In this country
but although their splendid breeding and unquestionabe
prospective value in producing Improvement In the
American ghbred acknowledged by ALL there
was no disposition to buy manifested by the company
present and all the stock were sent back without
matrons Grenista. by King Tom. and Pussy, by
Doph aptus the 1000 gneas winner who virtually
given away for 5000 Mr. Hunter being the purchaser
Neither bennington, warminster or Hampton Court
renowned bennington was refused. None OF the colts
were sold there not being solitary offer for them We
trust Mr. Cameron will reconsider his intention OF retr
ing from the turf especially he proms.
Ing chance OF brilliant with tho young stock the
produce Of bennington that he now possesses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
MURDERS IN FLORIDA,

More terrible murders are reported In Jack
son County Florida jackson County seems TO be given
the rule of awless ruans and cursed with the
spirit Of murder and revenge. Now 10 Is freedman
wayiad and shot, and then white citizen assassnated
IN his house, and the guilty parties are never de-
tected Private ndvces received IN Jacksonville bring
the startling intelligence that two other murders have
recently beeu committed IN this county From the ac
counts which yet vague and incomplete. IL appears
that Friday last. Oct l. Col j. r. Mcclellan gentle
we'll known throughout the state aud bis daughter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
THE DAMAGES TO THE MORRIS AND LEHIGH
CANALS BY THE LATE STORM.
The repairs upon the Morris Canal, which

suffered severely by the late storm. progressing
rapidly and II Is stated that they will be completed In
few days Near tho western boundary Of the State the
serious damage sustained and about 800 feet Of
It's banks entirely washed away by the Hopatcong
Creek, the Andover Iron Works Within mile and
half OF this point there were four Other breaks which
have been repaired permanently. Business upon the
western division " the canal will be resumed week
Business will noble resumed upon the Lehgh Canal I'M
tl about the 10th of November The damage the Del
Division has been 30 great that II Win not be re-
opened this season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
CAPTURE OF BURGLARS.

John Kelley, Patrick Bruen, and William
o Brien, arrested yesterday by Detective p. c.
Smith OF Newark upon suspicion Of having been con-
cerned IN the robbery Of the store Of Mr. Owen Leddy
captured after long chase through the meadows
and after several shots had been fired them part
Of the stolen property was found In shanty from which
cOmmittod for trial =. I.U - ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16

false statements mado for the purpose OF deraudnE no
doubt have duped many persons out OF large sums vi
money agree with Mr. Benjamin that this eass OF per
sons should be exposed and broken up, and put do"n
that honest and professional men may i've. IVY,
London, Aug a. '||.. .- JOHN D. 'Ai"s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16

vo,ru ,sdv ebout IS years Of age. sitting the
piazza Of residence at MarIsnss when they we're
1ar nortalIy wounded and the daughter instantly
i iarhsr ""o ni"N' ~ (F10rida Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
THE FIFTH WARD POLICE cLuRRNa CASE.

TIE FHIH "AfSU FULICE CLUBBING GAZE.
The case of Roundsman Buddington and
Patroman Jacobs Of the Fifth Precinct Police who
accused OF having brutaly beaten Jacob Burcke Ger
man emgrant, In July last again came up before Com
missioner Bosworth Yesterday and was once post
prosecution. .- - - . 7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-16
STATE LEGISLATURES.
TENNESSEE.

GOV. sENTER's FIRST MESSAGE.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16
LAW REPORTS.

MUNICIPAL CoURT-G. ". Wdldrun,
Judge.-This Court convened yesterday
au6seroeesded TO call the molten docket.
All the motions on the same were dis
posed Of. The greater number Of these
we're of an unimportant character. At
the request of the Attorney General,
Court the sGjourned over until Friday,
the 2lst instant, 80 as to enable the men,
bsrs of the bsrdo participate in the COM
ing Convention.
CHANCERY COURT. Mn. d. Smith,
CbdRce0Or.-N0 Court yesterday. Court
meets Monday morning, and will call up
the case OF Kofford We. Hartley, specially
set for that day. No other cas.s on the
cslen6sr.
CRIMINAL COURT. - Wm. Hunter,
Judge.-Nothiag OF Importance trans
pirei in this Court yesterday. Some few
bonds we're renewed, etc. 10 regular
business en- the calendar for Monday.
On Tuesday Thomas Leonard, ex-C0un-
y Trustee, charged with forgery, en-
bszziement, ETC., will be srrslgned for
trial.
Law CoURT-H. s. Lee, Judge
This Court resumed the trial of the case
OF Darling We. Brown yesterday morn
ing, and disposed Of the same ia s very
short time, the jury rendering q verdict
for the defendant The motion docket
was then called, and the majority Of the
motions thereon were heard and deter
mined. Ali the orders and entries made
were of an interloeutory nature. Court
stands adjourned until Friday, the 2lst
instant. This wss done at the instance
and request Of the attorneys present for
the purpose Of giving the members OF
the bsr an opportunity TO attend the
Commercial Convention, Attorneys pre-
parieg bills Of exception are notified to
have thsm ready for signing, etc, by the
18th inst.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16
BAD SHOOTING.
Finale OF "a FissIcun between
old Citizens.
Tho wrong Man shO..

A few days ago 3 6stieuf between two
well kno sn and respectable citizens
MessTs. John Saint snd VIM. WuTz-
took place on Second street near Gs2cso.
We made no report Of the matter at tbs
time, thinking that it would end there.
II did not, however, we are sorry 10 esq,
and the bad blood yesterday c0lninstsd
in a shooting affrsy, which resulted in
the wOunding of Mr.. Wurz and q by
stsnder, Mr.. Haywood, both slightly.
About half past two O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, q Mr.. Saint was walking
along Main street near the corner OF
GsyO5O, be was approached by Mr..
Wurz who struck him with stick. Mr..
Saint instantly drew 3 revolver and fired
teVe.sI shots at his sssailant, one of
which struck him in the left arm and
made q painful flash wound. Oae of the
shots also struck Mr.. Haywood (late
candidate for the police commissioner
ship and wounded him in the thigh.
Luckily the latter was also slight, and no
Interior damage is likely to result.
Messrs. Saint and Wurz were arrested
and on their own statements fined ten
dollars each, at the lower district police
court. This, We hope, is the end Of the
feud.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16
THE DISASTER.
Statement of a Gentleman who
was on board at the time.

Since the deplorable accident of last
Sunday evening, cceasloned by the
s~wsDlping of the miDiztuTe steamer
/" Alpha" and involving the loes Of sew
eIRl valuable lives, VARIOUS statements
! have been made through the public
printa, not to speak OF the Thousand aud
! one stories passing current on the streets,
nearly every one OF which were i1cor-
rect in mary important particulars.
To set at rest any dit
ference of opinion bat may be
sfi1at as to the cause Of the accident,
ETC., we annex the statement OF a gen.
tleman who was on board the steamer at
the time
"Tae Alpha was built by Or. G. w.
AGREE, az old citizen OF Memphis, 3
short time since, TO try an improved
side-whesl and boiler, which Is pro-
Dounced q success by scientific men.
At the req9es. Of some Of his friends who
vera about to leave for Europe, hs had
steam raised on the. morning before the
disaster in the evening. Fifteen persons,
composed ehit fig of business aud seien.
life men, embarked for the purpose Of
seeing her machinery work. She
steamed down the Mississippi river six
miles below, and came up what is gener-
ally known as the middle chute of
President Island until near the head Of
the main Island. Being a pleasant day,
the company G~isemberked and partoOk
Of a basket lunch after which they
r~e-embaTked and started on their return,
Dr.. AGREE running The engines and Mr.,
I. b Adams VS. at the whesl, ana
everything was ia perfect working order,
and the boat performed well. Ga return
ing we took the nearest route home.
w, $1,000 80 - - - -r1a 49,
ct the point bsloW the city proceeded
up until opposite the city at Hope6eld
several large coal barges we're lying there
abreast, extending seventy-iye feet in
the river. At this point there is a very
rapid current the pilot in passing the
Oarges undertook TO cross over to the
shore too near the head of the baFges.
Tae outside corner Of the barge struck
neal the stern OF the steamer, breaking
through the side OF the cabin,
until coming IN contact with an
upright stanchiOn which checked and
held the steamer until she swung arouud
to the left under the heSds of the barges,
which caught her upper werks, leaving
nothing to support her hull against the
mighty current which swept with light
ming speed under the lengthy and tall
rskes of the barges, capsizing the steamer
il the twinklIDg OF an eye. Over ten
times her proportions would have suf-
fered the same fate under similar eireum-
stsnces. At the time OF the accident
the boat had plenty OF fuel and steam.
1.-THE citizens of Hopefield did every
thing in their power to relieve us, and to
provide for u comfort. Those fisher
men living in the fats rendered us great
service, and nobiy showed their hu-
manity.
at was stated there wss q stock OF
fine liquors laid In for tia occasion. 1t
IS s mistake. There was only one small
bottle OF whisky on board, aud that was
not drank. The gentlemen who COM
posed the party rarely ever INDUCED in
liquOrs.n
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

TIE GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGs.-By reference to our advertis-
ing columns IL will be seen that this eel
ebrated and fashionable summer resort
will be open for the reception Of visitors
on the 18Th Of May, and the ensuing
season promises to be the most brilliant
of sny in the history Of the Old White.
Extensive Improvements have been
made during the past fall aod winter,
and com Portable accommodations have
been prepared for two thousand persons,
and under the management Of such men
az the MesSrs. Peyton & Co., and their
efficient assistants under the dsEeetioH OF
Mr.. John B Tinsley, the continued and
increased success OF tbs White Sulphur
is doubgy sure. Those Who wish to reach
the Springs from the South or Southwest
have 8 continuous ehain Of railroad to
the Springs, either by the way Of Rch-
mond, Va, or by the wav Of Knoxville,
Tenn, and Lynehburg, Va.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

A NEw PAPER-Daring Dexs week 8
handsome daily paper viii be issued,
called The Voice Of ae Fair, and viii
circulate generally all over the city. Be.
sides two psges OF reading MISTER 1t viii
e0ntsin the advertisements OF many Of
our Leading firms, aud will be one Of the
features az The Fsir. It win come out
each day at 4 pm, and will, we hope,
be the means Of contributing no little to
the erection OF q Masonic Temple alike
honorable TO the fraternity and our city.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

STRAWBERRIES AND Ice CREAM, OF
the daest quality, together with me
Gus other Geiiescies Of the season, will
be furnished in abundance & ths festival
at the New Assembly Hall, commencing
Tuesday evening next and continuing
through the week. A choice selection Of
music, recitstions, tabIeaux1 etc, viH be
given each evening. An elegant lunch
viii also be served sach day from 12 to3
O'Clock. The ladies are determines to
make their festival and entertainmentof
the most pleasant character.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

The Mississippi Valley Navigation
Company OF the South and West have
nominated the following gentlemen as
delegates to the Commercial Conven-
ton Mr.. r. F. LOoney, MI. w. T.
/ Avery. Also as q committee TO solicit
and collect Subscriptions to the capital
stock Of the COmpany /: Gen. j. d.
Rufin, Mr.. r. R. Pittman, Mr.. q. H.
MOnsarrat. i
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

THE ladies taking = part in the Ma-
sonic Fair will please meet st the Green
law Club Hall on Monday morning at 2
O'clock. The ladies are all requested 70
bring such articles for decorating tbs ia
bles, hail, etc ss they can procure. A
full attendance Of al is respectfully go
licited. any contributions OF flowers,
eyeFgreens, etc, solicited by the man.
aQeFs.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

On Tuesday morning next, May 18th,
at ten O'clock, it will be recoliected that
the beautiful cottage residence Of Gen.
Albert Pike, situated on the southeast
corner of Pontotoc AMI st. Patrick
streets, will be sold st auction by Mon
sarrat, Lanier & Co. This is good prop
erty and in 3 very healthy and desirable
location, bsing convenient 10 the bust
ness portions Of the city, and within s
square Of Main street and the street cars.
The sale will take place on the premises,
at the hour stated above.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

s IMPORTANT TO Demonstrations
al Linen Hemmed Handksrchisfs, 81
per dozen, worth IS; British Half Hose,
Ia so per dozen, worth 50 Pulled Bnsom
Shirts, 81, worth 50 Gauze and h'sle
Thread Undershirts ct great bargains.
NJ. Kraus & Co, ccrler Msinsnd Adsms
atreet.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

Business on the lsSee yesterday WIS
far and the packets had good our trips.
The ni1neols left for Cincinnati with
S25 bales of cotton.
The Thompson Dean passed down well
loaded.
Col. Jake Frolieh, Of the Sesrcy
Record, LETT for home yesterday on the
Liberty.
The Laura leaves on sn excursion trip
70 day for Island 20.
rhe st. Francis leaves on Tuesday foE
all points On the s.. Francis river. Tom
Bowman is master.
The U. 8. meil packet Thos. 3. Allen,
Capt. PriteCara, leaves on Tuesday for
sh points On the Arkansas.
Tue Dss Arc, Capt. e lott, leaves On
Tuesday for White river.
The R0bieon viii pass down to-mOr-
row fer Vieksburg and the bends. VIM.
Thompson is master.
Tue julia, Capt. Callahan, is the regn-
lar Monday packet for Cairo and st.
Louis.
The Dexter, Capt. Sam Montgomery,
isAves for Ne" Orleans and AL way
points to-day, at 10 an. she Il : sape-
Nor passenger packst.
The elegant low pressure packet Rch-
mOCd, Capt. J. Slut Neal, viii pass down
this evening for VicksbRFg and NeE Or
ieAns. Sne has nc superior zs 8 passed.
ger packet, and is swift IS 3 reindeer.
Wo0lfotk and Lodge ars her clerks.
LEM LEOTI.-rhe Len LeOti sunk Ia
the Arkansas river sc McNeiPs landing
yesterday. She wss on hsr Bsy out 4
the mouth With about goo tons Of gov
eminent freight Tor the Dexter. PSrIie-
uiars will be found IN q Telegraph coli.
umns,
The Steamer Miner was launched at
Sioux City on the 18Th inst.
The Bismarck passed Helena yesterday
evening, and nc doubt went up during
the night.
John 81. Kilgour passed down early
yesterday morning. She added here
779 sacks Of oil cake, and IS bales Of cot
ton for Nav Orleans.
The Leerty for White river, and tbs
Ozark for Arkansas river, cleared with
fair trips.
The Marble City for vieksburg had .
moderate trip, and the U4ty OF Cairo for
st. Louis, le&t with = light csrZ0 OF
freight and = moderate passenger list.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16

STEAM DYEKs AND CLEANERs.-Thos.
II. Hunt & Co, No. GAG Second street,
are prepared to do all kinds Of eisanings
dying and securing. They wiz make
old clothes look as good as bran new, and
that at . cost which, eOmps-ed with
new ones, ia almost nothing. By a new
process the original Iuster and shape OF
the garment is preserved in an astOnish-
ing names. Gentlemen will consult
economy by sending Huut q Go. their
old garments. 4
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-16
MILK OF vIoLETs.

no bsauttfying aRd whitening the com
4 plex1on It Is unequaled. entirely hee from
injurious substances, largely usGd by the elite
and operate artists OF europe, and Is now be-
ing intrOauced fGr the 1ast time il Amerlca
with great ami 1attsFtng success. Ask for the
MILK OF NIoIETS, accept OF no substitute,
and wherever introduced 10 viii be indispensa-
ole TO every ladv scOmDie e toilet For saleh Nv
an druggf<fs and fancy goods dealers v. W.
ERINcKAHOFF, removed 10 lCollese Place,
New YORK. myk