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The New York herald., 1869-01-27
p0LigE IsrELLlGEyCE.

SERIOUS AFFRAy.-Some ten or twelve seniors ON
strike around the dock at the foot OF Thr gsecond
street yesterday afternoon attempted to board one
Of the boats which they had recently been employed
upon, and from which they had been dismissed, ang
were ordered by George Mccarty, residing at No.
$50 Front street, having charge OF the boat to leave
the docS, when one OF them, named Mel McG0wan,
struck him in the Jaw wherenpon McCarty drew q
sixbarrelled revolver irom his pocket and fired at
his assaant the bail lodging in the PIT OF his
stomach An onicer Of the Twentieth precinct,
hearing the 1rng, fastened to the spot arrested
both parties and conveyed them before Justice
Shandey. at Jefferson Market, when MCGOWAN pre-
Carly, who in turn preferred complaint OF assault
against McGowan. McCarty was locked up in de-
fault OF $500 BAH ana MCGOWAN taken to surgeon
for the purpose CT having the bali extracted.
AN ALLEGED DESPERATE CHARACTER.--0ficer
Grerson OF the Fifteenth precinct. arraigned n
Spanard named DsaDora Gonzales before Justice
Shandley. at Jefferson Market yesterday, upon CON-
plant Of Joseph e. Prouta, of No. 4A6 Greenwich
street, who charges that during an alteration on
the night OF the 9Th OF January last he cut him on
the head with a kuiie, n1icting severe wound
over six inches Ia clgth, from the effects Of which
he Is Still suffering, and has been conLred IN Belle
vue Hospital until the present time. Ida Keys, of
No. I15 Wooster street, cbarges that on the 18TH OF
the present month he stole lfteen dollars worth OF
clothing from her. He pleaded not guilty TO the
charges, bat was committed to answer,
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
lEssIcAH ri.c7OslopIcAl SOCIETY.

The second annual exhibition and reception OF the
American Micloscoplcal Society OF the city OF New
York was gwen last evening at the Mott Memorial
Library, No. 5s Madison avenue. Between 100 and
200 persons were present large proportion OF whom
arrived after the president had concluded his report
and as the rooms OF the Institution were not.
calculated to accommodate so large an as
ssnbiavc the majority OF the guests were forced
a lam IN the where the microscopic exhibition
was given end leave tnesr inaginatfons TO weave
out ideas OF what wonders the array OF brass tubes
on the Long table were revealing 10 those whose
IriyileVe 10 wns TO penetrate with their powerful
lenses tie aTcana OF nature.
The exercises OF the evening consisted OF the
annual address and report by Dr. Gerritf. president
OF the society," TO hear which the men,
bcrs invited quests AMI q few representatives
OF the press assembled In the lower hall. The
address was an abstruse and thoroughly scientific
clearly comprehensive 10 those who understood
them and were wont TO search for science through
the medium OF d double achromatic microscope.
After the address the upper hall was thrown open
for the exhibition OF microscopes. These insiru-
ments embrace GIL tue latest Improvements and
have ilrst class magnifying powers. Microscopic
objects from all the kingdoms in nature were
brought under their powerful lenses, unfolding the
volumes OF natures mysteries and disclosing move.
ties and monstrostes that the unassisted eye could
never reveal. BY far the most interesting and curl
Gus Of these subjects were the nusoria and insects.
number, wefe arranged on long table,
extending along the centre OF the hall:
but were accessible 10 but comparatively few OF
refreshments were served TO the company IN the
lower room. The occasion was an interesting one ~
the members Of the society, aud passed. on up
parently quite satisfactorily to the Somnl,ee Y, AZ,
Rich, M. d.. r. UOremeuex, john H. Hinton, A. w.,
James s. Ward and William Dean
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endorsement or Whether u was simply contract
court excluded this question nom the confederation
OF the Jury on tine grounl that the evidence was In
ence of such CUSTOM usage among merchants
The second question was as to whether the defend
ants had made Themselves liable directly to the
plainti by the transfer Dr. alteration OF The contract
In conversations at the lr0duce Exchange.
The Court charged thit II the jury believed that
terviews in any way indnced plaintf 70 order pay
ment OF the check given BY him. or TO believe that
on payment thereof to Hower the pork would be at
once delivered and the order for 1t deemed valid,
plaintiff was entitled to verdict. IT, however, the
jury found from the evidence thas paintin was told
by defendants that the order would be made good
only on receipt OF certned check from Brewer, and
that, Notwithstanding, paintin relying upon Brewer
to pay the defendants, ordered the payment OF his
own check, then the defendants were entitled to a
verdict. The evidence upon these points was very
connicting, and the jury rendered verdict for the
defendants.
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Judge Bedford.
RurQIary.

The calendar yesterday was small one and
the court adjourned at an early hour. Dennis Gillen
and James Burke (boys) pleaded guilty to an indict
ment charging them with burglariousy entering the
premises OF Edward G. Towt. 336 Broadway, on the
18th inst and stealing fifteen dollars worth Of lead
pipe. They were remanded for sentence.
Marcus Raymond, who was charged with bur-
glariously entering the house Of Sidney Dillon, No.
West Thirty-seyenth street. and stealing two over
coats valued at s125, pleaded guilty to grand lar
ceny. Counsel for the accused said he had ahdavits
showing the previous excellent character OF the
prisoner. Judge bedford remarked that he could
not see how o man who bore such an
irreprOachabe character as the accused was
represented to have could so suddenly
commit burglary. The counsel replied that be
could only explain his conduct by stating that the
prisoner the night In question was returning from
paying attentions to young lady and became intoA-
icated. His Honor observed that 1t was no excuse
in law for young man who, after seeing pretty
GIRL became Intoxicated and then perpetrated bur-
glary. lie was remanded till Friday for sentence.
ROBBERY.
Julius II: Wenan twhose right name is Hermann
was placed on trial charged with robbing Ernest
Gleer on the oath OF June OF Sis In the yard OF
James street dance house. number or witnesses
were examined for the defence, whose statements
contradcEed the testimony OF the complainant. The
jury, however, believed his story and rendered ver
dict OF guilty OF grand larceny. He was sentenced
10 the State Prison for three years and six months
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS.
A Too Clever Wftncss-Lnrccnfcs and Assaults.
Before Justice Bowling.

A Too Clever Witncss--Lnrccnfcs and Assaults.
Before Justice DoWling.
Shortly after the opening of the court yesterday
a case was called which illustrated how danger.
Gus little learning is to witness whose organ ol
self-esteem happens to exceed the ordinary size.
Jacob Setheimer. who lives at $40 West Fourteenth
street. appeared against his COOK, Amelia Martnette,
and her brother, Soloman Martnette, whom he
charged with stealing certain bottles of Curacao and
aquantity OF four and meat from his larder. Solo
man, who belonged to the race If not lineal de-
scendant, OF the great jewish polygamis was 1t was
charged an accessory only Amelia being the princ-
pal In the alleged theft. The case was nearly con-
cluded when counsel for the defence called awitness
who speedily put 4 different complexion on the
affair.
Edward W. Arnauld, gentleman who smiled
all over with satisfaction at nding himself tue OBJ
ject OF general attention, appeared on ile stand.
Mr.. Spenccr-iou have an interest III thlS Dus
ness, believer
Yes, have in interest in drinking the wine.
Mr. Spancer-"What wine, the Curacoa or the
piled the witness, eisureiy crossing one leg over
another and smi ing bandy on the counsel 'that the
law ofthe matter Will sustain -"
Judge powling nterruptlng-"ilOld on, sir leave
that part to lne. Answer the question of the coun-
sci without any nonsense OF your own. The case was
clear enough Tor the prosecution until you appeared
on the scene.''
The witness however, in his efforts to show him
self better lawyer than the counsel for Lhe prison
crs, could not be got TO hold his tongue until the
Court in disgust, ordered him from the witness box.
The prisoners were acquitted.
A vIGILANT OFFICER.
Oficer Thomas Witch saw Stephen ii. Smith one
evening lately prowlng about the store OF Samuel
Miller, 100 Greenwich street, i'll company with sew
eral other suspicious characters, and watched him
closely. Soon stephen was TO enter the store
and bring ont piece of oilcloth Of considerable
value ana make III with It. TO his great disgust,
however, he ran, ralght into the arms OF the vlant
onicer, and was accordingly committed to answer
Judge Bowling having heard the statement Of the
officer looked at the prisoner for some time and
then TOLD him to repair 10 tue Penitentiary.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
william Oehlemeyer appeared against Michael
Holland, whom he charged with beating hm. VIII
lan's left eye was in deep mourning.
Justice D0wlng-"Whcre, how and why did he
beat you, Williamf'
Gle beats me twice times, Shudge; goes down
Hudson street; looks and sees what time 1t was
and he mine fren' NIT me vot works In the sugar
hause-he looks up see vot clock twas, an den dis
man, 'Ollan, he meets me init 'ls fist and knocks
mine pipe down mine mouth and blackens mine
eye.r
After delivering himself OF this interesting EVIL
dence in Jerks William subsidcd.
Justice Dowllng-"well, Holland, III remand you
for the present.
There were twenty-one cases OF petit larceny,
eight OF assault and battery and two OF cruelty to
animals on the calendar.
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
UNITED STATES DISTRICT couaT-IM AOnlaALTY.
"A Collision Case.
Before Judge BlatchfOrd.

Before Judge Blatchford.
E7ddd Higgins ct al. cs. The Steamship Ceud.-The
libeants In this case are the OF the schooner
Nellie Brown, and charge that on the night or the
80 and 4th Of December, 1865 the schooner was on
voyage from Boston, Mass, to Richmond, Va,
loaded with cargo Of ce fish and other articles of
value, when she was colided by the steamship
Celia, 1t being then about twelve O'Clock mid
night. The llbclants set forth that at the
time OF the collision the Nellie Brown
was on. her proper course, having the
tull complement OF officers and crew, &C. That
some time before the collision the steamer seen
about two points on the port bow OF the schooner
and IN manner which Indicated that the steamer
er's course being about east-southeast); when the
steamer was irst seen by those ON board the
schooner no danger OF collision was apprehended,
but by degr the steamer approached nearer to the
schooner, and when within about an eighth OF q mile
from the latter, AZ near as could be judged,
the steamer attempted TO bear away with
apparent Intention OF passing to the leeWard
Of the sch00ner that the schooner kept on her proper
course throughout. Till the steamer mad ap-
preached Within 12Q feet OF the schooner,
and then The master perceiying a collision
was inevitable, luffed In order to render the
blow more angular and less destructive; that the
steamer then struck the schooner a glancing blow
on the port bow, carrying away the cathead stav-
an q main rigging and rendering the schooner per.
fectiy helpless and unable To proceed on her voy-
aye. The libellanf5 1Or the damage to the vessel.
which they present us kely TO become total loss
$3S, 900.
Tho respondents IN their answer prIuy each
and every material allegation bearing upon the real
circumstances OF the collision, and pray the court TO
pronounce against the libel.
MeGsrs Leebe u Dosohue for the l1bellantS; Messls
ScuGder Carter for the respondents.
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS cOuaT-M BANKRUPTCY.
Before Commissioner Osborn.

Before Commissioner Osborn.
Uaited Stotes Is. Yak and Aa0ther.-The charges
against the bankrupt founded upon the 44th section
OF the Bankrupt law, for alleged illegally disposing
of goods, were appointed to be heard this day.
Mr. p. Q. Talman counsel for the creditors, stated
that Mr. Lynch, whom he learned from the HERALD
had been seriously injured by some robbers in max
ing an attempt 10 steal his property on his way home
from his store on Saturday night, was one OF his
chief witnesses and was unable to attend tine exam
ination from serious Illness
Edwin James counsel for the baakrupts, urged the
imme iiate dismissal OF the proceedings. Such
charges ought not to be Kept fer weeks impending
The case, alter some discussion, was appointed for
Tuesday week at two o'clock.
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
C0UaT CllEHnaa-Tals DAY.

suPRENE COURT CIEcuIr.-Nos. 1905, 1907 1909,
1871 1873 1870 1911 1912 1871 1928 1928, 1927, 1922
SUPREME ECoUgr-CHAMDEas.-Nos.2 23, 80, 70, Sc,
92, 103, 1o0 l41.
srrERIoR CouRr-TRAL TEI,i-pART Nos
3a3 267 90 565, 65. 6s9 555 597, 43, $751; cor, 0i5
5l1, 623, 62j.
CoUHT OF GENERAL SESsIOSs.-Bcfore Cunning s.
Bedford, Jr., CITY Judgc.--The People vs. Lena NH
Ter, grand larceny; The Same George Ruckert,
dlsordcriy house; The Same vs. Peter Murray, bur
gary; The Same ys. Eliza Wallace. alias Eliza Gil-
ford larceny second oifence) The same VS.. Patrick
Mct;rath. grand larceny; The Same VS. James Scott
grand larceny; The Same w. William Beaney, and
fIaucls Fox robbery.
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UNITED STATES COAasaas;as' COURT.
The Alleged Custom House Fraua-'rhe Ac-
cused Fsonornbly Discharged.

The Alleged Custom House Fraua-rhe Ac-
cased fEonornbly Discharged.
Before Commissioner Belts
The Unitad states Is. Wiuirn1 Mdrsh.-The hear
Ing TINS was resumed yesterday. On the
part OF tie government several witnesses were
who testified that they knew nothing OF the matter
charged against the defendant, and to which they
had been called upon TO give evidence; that their
first knowledge OF those allegations came from the
questions touching the same put TO them on their
examination by counsel.
The phase OF the case seemed to surprise the pro-
scouting counsel, but he conceded with the view or
the Commissioner, that there was no ground what
ever for the charge.
The Commissioner then honorably discharged the
defendant rcmarising that there was not little OF
evidence 10 justify the proceedings that had peen
instituted in the case.
The Mcferry Case.
Before Commissioner White.
The U,iited States rs. Joha AcHeDry.-The defend
mt ia this case was indicted for perjury and ad-
mittcd TO bail Go await trial. on Monday, not an
swering when called, his bail was forfeited yescr-
day morning, however, he surrendered himself and
released his bail, To appear on the day fixed for the
trial OF The indictment against him.
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NON. JoyN sclrT. Of pfNxsluHa. At acME.

Huntington. pa. (Tan. 23) correspondence Of the
Pittsburg Coinmcrcial.l
Hon. John Scot. United states Senator elect
from washington city. The SILVER CQrnet Band OF
this place has serenaded h.r And large number of
citizens were attracted 10 his residence. Mr.. Scott
Snncarcd ana responded In speech OF ten nfteen
mnutcs' duration. He said that the congratulations
that most touched his heart were those from his
ming OF the dssensions that ended In rebellion. and
recounting some Of the sacrlfces Of Pennsylvania
he would In the public station to which he had been
called, pursue the right ~ God gave him TO zee the
right--the rule wnich he had endesvorcd to observe
In hls private life, Many who had not before seen
him since his election paid their respects after the
serenade The selection Of Nj Scott gives uuiversas
satisfaction In this section Ok the state
The New York herald., 1869-01-27

Attack ON the American COnvenfien-PeS-
tion Of MIR. Talnagc-venezuela Trying 70
Avoid Payment

Attack ON the American Conventisn-P~a-
sion Of MIR. Talnase-venezuela Trying 70
CARACAS. Dec. II, 1888.
The Federaltsta OF to-day contains an attack upon
the convention for the settlement OF claims OF Ameri-
can citizens and announces that the government is
resolved TO send to washington o special commits
sioner to demand the abrogation Of the treaty and
endeavor, moreover to lind out there the personal
responsibility OF the American commissioner.
Mr.. Talmage the American commissioner, win be
able to exonerate himself from any imputation OF
fraud. The commissioner Of Venezuela, sehor Jose
Gregorlo vilafane and the umpire Senior Juan G.
Machado the latter appointed by the Russian Minis
ter at Washington according to provisions In the
treaty. ere both native citizens Of Venezuela and
had 1t In their power to overrule Mr.. Talmage.
have been presented to the Department OF
State at Washington or to the United States
Se 81 ny s OssTwse sy could
Is believed every claim before the commission
had been long pending as International claims and
the Secretaries OF state at Caracas and handed
over by the American Minister TO the mixed COM
mission for nnal decision.
ruary-about $780, 900 in American gold-and, with
view to staye or the payment, the accusation Of
fraud and robbery T. Introduced only SIX weeks be-
tore the payment falls due.
The Federaltsta, the government organ, accuses
Mr.. Talmage OF fraud, &c, as being both Judge
and party. This is SANDER on the character
OF the United States commissioner BY reflect
ing on the appointing power. Let the Ad-
miral on the West india station be ordered
to Laguayra, and let him collect the duties from
every vessel winch may arrive until every American
creditor is paid The decision Of the mixed COM
mission or the umpire is final, without exception or
appeal, and the government OF Venezuela have
nothing to do but to pay the money.
The government officials have recently pocketed
two loans obtained In England OF El,000O00 and
81 e00 besides the entire revenue OF the counuy
without paying any Of its creditors.
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now WE METROPOLITAN EXCISE MONEY SHOULD Bs r-
pn0paATED.

To THE EpIroa or THE hERArp:--
notice In ycnr paper that bill has been brought
before the Legislature TO amend the Metropolitan
Excise law. trnat that the friends OF the amcnd-
ments needed In the present Excise law VIII not
lose sight OF the mpossancc OF an amendment In
said law TO Si2s00o for No benefit OF the sink
ing funds of New York city ana Kings county, in
stead OF paying II over annually to the state In
ebriate Asylum at Binghamton, which has already
received over $32J,0O0 IRON the Metropolitan dis
tfct. ana sl7o,00O from the other counties Of the
state As Mr. u. T.. Manerre IL a trustee elect OF
the hinghamton Asylum and treasurer OF the Metro
poran Excise Board, perhaps he VIII aid us IN try
ma 10 save The ua0icy lvl cur respective ctics
The New York herald., 1869-01-27

lin square on Monday afternoon the 2s+h inst. You
mGte me say "Show me shipping master and
6hall show you thsefn am sorry that my language
should be 80 misco as we have three OF the
most honorable houses for shipping IN the United
Petzs 4 Minor, and John n Clark, who never asked
q cent from q seaman to ship him. What did and
meant TO say was that We have got some Boston
chipping masters lately imported to New York, who
A'"-S RICHARD TIGHE.
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
SUPERIOR cuuar-TslAl TERM.

Interesting Question ns TO Goods-Ordsrs.
Before Judge Friedman.
Thomas s. Burdeu rs. Alexander n. McNraiae et
or.Ip 1894 the defendants made an order for GER
tain amount Of pork, valued at about $4,000, favor
OF one J. &. Brewer and the plnintin advanced
money thereon. In the course OF the trial the
counsel raised the question whether an order for
coodp ike bank checks, was assignablc, according
70 tie custom Of commercial mep. by delivery and
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
NEW YORK QITY.
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TIE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

The Watson cG Crary Casc-MotI0n to Quash
an indictment Denied.
Before Judge Blatchford.
Thh case came up again for argument this morn
Ing on motion to quash an indictment found by the
Grand Jury charging the defendants on two counts
nrst with obstructng public justice, and In the
second count with conspirng W accomplish the
same.
Mr.. H. L. Clinton argued the motion TO quash, on
the ground that the indictment did not specincaly
set forth the act which constituted the alleged Of
fence.
simons and Bell, United States District Attorneys
very lengthy argument the Court denied the notion
The New York herald., 1869-01-27
CITY IyTELLsGEsCE.

TuE WEATHER yEsTERpAY.--The following ,ccord
win show tie changes IN the temperature for me
past twonty-four hours as indicated by the thermo-
meter at nudnuts rharmlcy, HERALD Building,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-12-16
Telegraphic Summary.

The Austrian Reichstadt was
opened yesterday by speech fro m
King Francis Joseph.
An instruction is again threatened
in Poland.
Geo. Peabody's remains are en-
route to America on the British Ship
Monarch. His will shows about 49,
900, 1000 in England and 81 100000 in
America.
The Eucumcnical Council is pro-
crossing tremendously at Rome.
The official list Of persons entitled
to attend the Council is published
1t contains the names of IS Cardinals
II Patriarchs, 672 arch Bishops,
Bishops and Abbots, % Mitred Alb
bots and 90 Generals of religious Or
ders.
The Atlanta Press denounces Gen.
Terry as an infamous liar, and advo
Gates making the State too hot to
hold the friends Of the Administra-
ton.
An attempt was made TO assassin
ate S. A. Darnell and Peter O'NeiI,
Republican members Of the Legisla-
ture, at Milledgeville, recently.
The Atiantians are evidently fig
uring for another visit Of Sherman
and his men.
Shurtliff is elected Mayor of Bos-
ton with city Council strongly Re
publican.
They balloted for U. S. Senator at
Frankfort, KY, yesterday, with the
following result
Stevenson, Al McCreery, 46 ;
Turner, II; balance scattering. Nc.
Creery will probably be elected to-
day, as majority Of the scattering
votes are known to be in his favor
$4,000 defalcation al the Howard
National Bank, Boston.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-12-16
Agency Items.
Agency City, Dec. Ii 80.

EDITORS COURIER:
About ten days
ago noticed a new Whiskey Saloon
on the south side of Main street, and
then commenced rejoicing over the
Police Items that l expected to be
able to send you. Bloody noses,
black eyes, midnight broils &c. &C., all
doomed up before my imagination,
until l could hardly hold myself
but before the establishment had get
fairly initiated, our City Marshall, be.
ing of an inguisitive turn Of mind,
discovered that the saloon was used
for gambling purposes, and promptly
arrested the guilty parties /; who
were fined by acting Mayor Allen, in
the sum of ten dollars, not having
the heedful, their stock in trade, con
sisting of a gallon or two of sod corn
whisley. and few bottles and glass.
es, were levied upon to satisfy the
Judgment.
The shipments Of stock for the
week ending Dec, 18th were us fol
lows: } cars hogs from Fullen &
Newell to Fry & Reed, Chicago.
cars hogs bought by G. U. Lockwood
for I. l.. Marshall and shipped to
same party at Chicago. ) cars hogs
from Smith & Racer to themselves at
Chicago. l car hogs from II. Jour.
dan to q. B. Smith, Keokuk, Iowa.
Joseph Linder has contracted so hogs
to Fullcn & Newell for January de-
livery at l0cts per pound, average
weight 300 pounds.
YOUNG AMERICA.