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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27

mar Mia, Foley onc % the most charming lady'ar,S
Ihvc eyer met was also here sOuc weeks H@o' ,,io
i,,rv NAL "a specially Of mcddUuS. bliss ~, a.,
u4i1 tlc youug UptrcsS from NaSnnE"'' j. ~ -
Paris aud is 10 remain here until the ",.t p,a,,, 1.
RECENTLY cool for her venture into Italy MIS- NJ, ,
eyriri lively iutCrcst here N art circles nov '1 , ~
lrr picturesque appearance and Nlh"lmS ,,ri
Nor. Nut by the novelty OF 10 9"''- =,
canning abroad with such q lI'to '''5'" - NJ
ity, plS-rd several peasant hours 10 ' ,,, L.
May ia artist who IS well known 10 nc - , r,,rb
Nr May Is quite Partisan, having I'''.,u IN, l,,,.
c,uiful scvriIi cen yeats but he iiJs iiu'S ~ ,
many beautiful souvenirs. Hssudi' % qio i "
fpre for lac u great favu!stc aupHS VIC Nh'llt'"s
abroad ana his tuHe always nled hlOvu tp .li,v
~ Mrs AIheet Beisadt cabinet size picture oi very
,,rrtv rId ,rni daughter % Dr. SINS, aud portraits
~ M singer tLr well known inventor, ana DIS nanny
Mr. MAYS OpheiI" quot portrait OF NiHs'"hj Is ais"
very bcautlgul picture. ana Was glad 10 near
Thai il mad brGu sold one OF our prominent
American families IN Paris. observed oiath
rs5rtas which ! was informed was reserved Tor
Mis- Florence Rec. whose lovely face ne Is 10 haIo
inc pleasure OF reproducing. MY Bartlett, lHe Wy
tt.rau resident sculptor III Paris. has very romantic
studio In the Avenue dEyl8u-a little pavilion IA NCly
pretty garden which Is adorned wli. fountain anu
voted both 10 sCuptrG and ptn.g as MI IitU; N4.t'
young artist OF rising talent, shares ~ VIII nl'
lett MI b. Is perhaps hest known 20 AmcrlCd,S ny ~.
beautiful ideal figure, "TBc Cuuurctlcut ON, NE '
work and tribute TO his native state ne J, Nv"
galpd upon largo ordera e-sizr glonl, "a 1870, or. a.
End his little son The pose Is admirably chosen; M
Singer standing attitude OF mcH'l"Wn,, i r
child offers him inc emDiculs OF invention. ~ i .'i
d, yOug I'm his art hut he is full OF tdiel' Uu ~, i'H
rrlGIct for bilu fine career Mr. Vance IS dh"SC'Yr
FAINTER. lie showed us several charming pt'utS p"u
al French and Scottish scenery. ! was particularly
u.pgsrd viii, a Highland sccnc aud some sketches "I
Fuaaiuehlcau and lts enYions' where VIC young d"
as son
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
TIE rPrIr-GRowERs. CLUB.

The Newly Fruit Growers Club was not
numcrou>ly attended yesterday. Tho only productions
ON exhibition were cluster OF tomatoes and nam
moth turnip. Mr. Morris of Yorkylie exhibited some
prlpcvine leaves. which certain small green worm had
reduced TO by eating the porliohs capable OF
beiug ticated by its enOmOlDCcal apparatus, ana
leaving tine nerves On being asked how he destroyed
the animals, Mr. Morris said ne knew but one way ava
tot was 10 Gu, of the twgs on which they congregated
and burn insects and all Mr Gregory then presentedt ne
s snecimen he exhibited had been used fOg washing
Jlsbes for two months wtOut apparent deterioration
No other miscellaneous business appeafins Mf MiI,aS
read very Interesting paper the subject OF Rural
Embellishments" The writer gave particular attention
10 the subject OF creeping plants. Foremost among uese
he pl,red the Virginia creeper, which could De dstlh'
gushed from the rhus rddcd,S or poison IVY ny tue
former having five leaves in cluster. whe the latter
b1d but three After sOue desultOry conversation on
the subject Of pruning blackberry plants the Cuo ad-
iOurned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
APE WE REco,LLNG NnLANsl

The scientific men of Europe are collecting
arguments prove that Americans RAPIDLY assuming
the ply steal characteristic OF Indians H. Henri Ber
thoud in an article printed in Paris, recently says that
tho French gugcr, ali make gloves Tor tie American
market with much longer huges than those intended for
European consumption. and quotes rs follows from let
ter said been wreu bya scientific man Of PhilI
dclphia 10 VI. PrGucr Boy: The AuGo-AmerlcIu pre-.
from the second generation characteristics Of tile
type which unlike that OF the Leun Lenapes. the
Iruquol- and the Cherokee Indians. The skin becomes
dry leather 10 loses the warmth OF color and rudd
Of cheeks ana I'm their stead the color OF mud tnct
urcs 10 . men, ana an inspld paleurss IN women The
head decreases sIZc aud becomes round or pUncd IL
Is covered with ,mOOth hair Of dark color The neck
lrugtheus The eyes suuken IN deep cavities which
quite each other The IRIS becomes dark; the
eyes expression piercing aud Wild. The long
homes lenEthcu chiefly IN the upper extremity"
The author also quotes from another American
author" The Ian guAgc OF Americans tends more aud
its standard phases To become like the red mems
Indians There is too, growing tendency 20 exclude
os m clothes tastes which all styagcs.
Let ms add thor the proycrhal phlcgmac character
" the English gradually disappears IN Iaukcrs, aud In
stead there fouud uneasy, fcvtrsh ana lnces
SAINT activity which itself by
occupy the hands, aud by tho universal habit Of whit
tling wood To avoid the destruction or furniture in
American hotels all their proprietors take care 10 FRO
vide each traveller with sticks for them IN white At plea
such Is the force OF the mania the Federal Gov
eminent annually votes an appropriation of money 10
provide the members OF Congress az Washington with
sticks whittc, order Ia prevent the destruction OF
The seats and desks OF the Capitol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

BEDELI. ALIAS LAWRENCE THE CHECK OPBR-
ATOR
. The examination of witnesses in the case OF
G.. NJ Lawrence. charged with passing bogus cheek
upon Mr. Isaac Anderson, the Cashier OF the Harlem
Bank was continued yesterday before Justice Ledwith
at Jefferson Market Police Court The witness examined
the previous day Pearson H. Klpp OF the EIGHTH National
Bank upon which the l)'eck was drtWW was Cross
examined and in 10 the question: Dld the pfon,
er go your bank 90 yOn before p IN on the lth
inst he day of the presentation OF the raise check ana
offer TO make deposit to pay III SaecK III question: he
witness said He did not ne ca hOt uh'r 10 pay mo
check he said he intended TO make deposit OF klOO
that afternoons told him ais check had been sent 70 the
Manufacturers and Merchants Bank UhrOugh whlch We
make our clearauoe2) and that he had better take
it up: IL about p D. m when ne came 70 Ihe Dlh&
behalf stated that when went 10 the Eighth National
Bank he had sufficient funds 20 meet the checK, and
went FOR the purpose ~ taking up The reason ne dd
not make deposit because he wished 10 haslen 70
the Manufacturers aud Merchants Bank in hopes OF find
ing it, he Ite 10 having been returned 20 the
Harlem Bank as worthless He wrote 10 the lreslueht
of the Harlem Bank saving that he wOnld take up the
check the next afternoon; friend 10 whom he lent SO
Clincd TO say whether Lawrence was MS Iea
name or not The continuation OF me nearing
Will take place this morning Yesterday aiternooh
another victim OF Bedell aud is agents appeared h Sou,
sires 10 wait until further evidence IL procured Moah
time he says he may be able 20 mako an arrahgemenG
with the aCCused TIE substance OF ms story ls' tn
not long ago two "drummero." aecOlnpIlces OF ehe
prisoner, visited Lynn, Macs where the eOnplhliaht
resides. representing themselves as agents Tor nou
Bedell Commission Merchant, No. 80 SOuth-st, N Z,
and obtained nearly s. 600 worth Of shoes from seFeTa
different manufacturers, FOR which they gave 10
checks and among the victims was g. H. Ifask 70 INC
extent of ten cases OF shoes. valued at siOV0
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THE FORT WASHINGTON ROBBERY.

mistake was made in telegraphng the
yalne Of the syerware aud ewely stolen from the res
ideLce OF Mr.. Alfred Schenck at Fot Washington ON
"Wednesday afternoon. II should have read $3.50 instead
NJ sis coo The following articles were stolen cus
ter diamond pin $50 diamonds, one diamond finC one
single diamond ring, black enameleu ihree single
hunting case watch gold breastpn. set with pearls
two gold shawlpns one small brcast-pn, one Shlldt
gold; one black watch chain, mounted with gold; sI
yrr forks marked 4. T. 81" four silver tablespoons
marked r. W." two silver dcsSert-Spoons, marked A
Il :" The thief was seen by Mrs Schenck, as he was
rummagug iu one OF the rooms on the secOhd STORY lie
sDruug from "A rear second story window on TO q vine
irs breaking il down. and scrambug over the fence.
disappeared WITH his plumber. He left behind MN
,ii tan lined with black silk ANY one who may have
seen q man wearing such cap. or aiterWatd pare
headed will confer favor by calling on or addressing
Inspector Walliug at Police headquarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
THE supRosID POISONING CASE.

Coroner Keenan, yesterday held an inquest
at No. 424 East Ninthst over Mrs. Rosina Klett who
WAS supposed to have died from the effects Of an over
dose of medicine given by Dr. VIM. Piumer Of No hs
Avenue A. Drs. Wooster Beach, Finnel. clark, and
others madea post mOreEi examination Of the body
aud found the womb aud Surroundings very much M
famed In their opinion death was caused by pyema.
from an abscess They were further OF the OPINION udt
her disease should have been aseerihed oy an IDte
gent physician. IL she suffered severe pain morphine
should have been given. III not, that medicine Wouhl
have been improper. VIM Piumer, NJ. D., OF NO no
Avenue testified that he was Homeopathic physician,
was called to attend deceased on the l7h inst. she was
then i'm very feeble state, aud had violent after pains
she complained pain IL Ihe stomach ana iemalAeu ia
that condition up the time OF her DEATH her husOanu
asked witness 10 give her powders 20 cause sleep;
Oh Tuesday he called on witness ana witness gave bu
four powders each containing oneeghth OF gram OF
acetate morphine; witness weighed 10 hmsef ordered
one powder first AMI II that did not produce Sleep 10
give another after few hours the powders were gwen
10 produce Sleep dec ased IN fever aud had cramps
In fhe stomach; cannot LAY whether she bad pef0hltls
or not: graduated in Germany. Tie evidence OF Ino
husband corrobOraed he account given yesterday rho
Jury rendcd vetdlct that the deceased came " ner
pyOmla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
INQUEsTs

Coroner keenan, yesterday held an inquest
In ghth St, between sixth and
seventh-ayes over John OBren aged II years who on
wednesday attempted to climb car standing on the
track in Seyenthave, laden with stones, and while go
doing one Of the stones fell upon li Causing i1eI
Beach, NJ d. yesterday made post mortem eHamlha
lion OF the body OF the boy Thomas DELANEY VINO ue ~
The residence OF his parents No AS West IwentyslG
st. II Is alleged from the effect Of blow on the head
from stone thrown by an unknown boy lew iays aso
"A compound fracture OF the skull coroner
Ceenan VIII commence the Investigation on SATURDAY
Croner Rollins Yesterday held inquest At the hOfgue
over Michael Frost whose body was found on Nedhts
day floating in the East River, of Pier No 90 Deceased
WHO was baker dong business at No. 1876 CHERRY st' on
saturday last fell overheard from An excursion poat
while returning from JOness Wood Deceased was ABOUT
a. wears OF age aud well known in the neghDOFnood
where he did business Coroner Keenan, yesterday ned
an inauesU at No 2l8 William St, over Saniuel bazky
vino committed suicide by taking arsenic. Inc pdlt,cn
lars OF the case given ~ TIE TRIBUNE OF
A verdict u accordance with the facts was rendered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
TENNESSEE xu-KLux IN THE SADDLE.

The City OF Lebanon, Tenn, was thrown into
excitement about o'clock last Thursday night, by the
sudden aud unexpected appearance on the streets uf
some 40 or 80 KuKlux, disguised men. They were all
well mounted and armed They entered the city tho
south side halted at several houses gO water COuycrsed
with several Of citzens who happened 10 be up at
that late hour but being masked and changing their
voices, none OF them were recognized They ac.
c0sod several colOrcd men. questioned them
about what they had been dong. examined their persons
10 see IL they armed, aud then passed They
went to the house OF Arch Word, c0ored barber and
took from him pistol They then proceeded 10 the resi-.
dence OF Mr. Peters aud wife. who engaged In teach
Ing the coored school In this place. and knocked at the
door. Mr.. Il. opened the door aud asked what they
wanted. They said they wished 90 the man of'the
house Mr.. r. presented himself, when they asked HIM
what he was doing here Mrs. 7. responded that
she and her husband were engaged In teaching school
Ihey asked what they were teaching their scholars
Mrs replied that they teaching them 10 read and
write, teaching them pOliteness and obedience 10 God
one OF them replied that they were God. ana beside
themselves there none other After other con
VersatoD Mr.. i. was struck two three times with
small cane switch nllictng injury however. FIX
acting promise from Mr.. f. to leave ~ week.
the party left They declined TO tell Us all that hap
pehed. Mr.. Z. has been In Lebanon but II short
une, ana has been very quiet, inoiiensvo person
rs matter OF regret that at this time, when the
Wnoe people are rejoicing IN anticipation OF an early
W q" peace tn onr distracted country, Lebanon, noted
I1I lIg law abiding and peaceful disposition Gifts dLeri
SHVud OC the atCuc Oi such dSgIaouiu UrOOcodIAs MO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
DEATH FROM An OVERDOSE OF MEDICINE.
Cnrnner Rnllins Yesterday he'd an inquest q

the workhouse Blaokwelps Island over Jane Nelson
a late inmate She was committed the institution not
long ago by police magistrate for three months on
charge of iutoNcaOu and being possessed or more thar
ordinary INTEL geuce, was appointed nurse bottle
OF dmrrhea mixture was gwen her by the attendant
physcan with instructions TO administer H. Ia speclnc
doses 10 any ~ her patients who might need IT On
Sunday morning last, feeling some what unwell, the
woman swallowed the whole OF the contents Of the bottle.
with tbe belief that lt would stimulate her She sood
became InsensJie and although discovered after
and the proper remedies applied she never recovered
CONSCIOUSNESS, and died Tuesday night Deceased
was a native OF this city, age - years verdict III no.
cOrdanCe with the facts was rendered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
PERSECUTION OF NEGROES IN MISSOURI

ON Sunday, the 18TH il small village in JEFF
fersUn County, 40. stirred 10 It's depths, the cause
being Sill not utterly extinct prejudice that OCCASION
ally mauilrsts Itself against the African race In the
village there is sChOolhOuse which, on the Sabbath
day, has been occupied Ivy religious BODY Tor the
purpose Of public worship Consent ad To Do obtained
from Of the leading trustees and no one ever qucs
toned rcasUnublcncss OF allowing the schoOhOuse to
DO thus used as a place OF worship. There negro
congregation belonging the NJ. T.. Church This black
denomination had aged pastor-the Rev Mr.. Marshal
was ms name Now the Rev. Mr. Marshal was preparing
10 rcnuye To other parts, aud this coming the knOwl
edge OF his flock they desired him 10 preach farewell
sermon He consented and Sunday before last was Sc.
lected as for the preacher Ia appear before his
congregation, perhaps for the last time earth Tho
blac Ks having no church ednce OF their own,
made "A request or the leading Trustee for
the occupancy OF tho schoOEhOuse. The request
colored population turned out 10 listen to their beloved
pastor The hymn given out and sung and the min.
ter had taken his text just he had get well started
on his sermon, number OF white people around tho
doOr-sOme OF them drawing their revolvers-cOm.
manded the congregation 10 dsperso Immediately, for III
they remained 10 wonld be nc their peril The blacks
became frightened, nnd there grand scattering.
They went 10 another place, and held their meet
ing The mob then threatened 10 attack the
house OF the trustee who had granted permission
for the negroes 10 occupy tho schOohduse. Singular
enough the trustee against whom the indignation OF the
mob was pointed was not a negro wOrshipper. Ho had
been sympath.zer ON the Southern side Better
sci prevailed, aud the offending trustee was spared being
troubled by the nelshhurs on sunday last an Episcopal
congregation made application Tor the privilege OF the
sch0ohduse ana were refused by the same trustee He
deourps tlt 40 public W0snp sai he lgid hereafter ia
thai building lSt. Louis Republican.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
TIE ELEVATED RAILWAY.

One of the cars of the West Side Elevated
Railway has been completed, and may now be seen Al
the Battery II is lightly firmly built Is appear
ance between railroad and horse car; Is 81 by feet
in dimensions. neatly fitted inside with oak and black
walnut aud is expected 10 seat forty people WOrkmen
are to-day engaged putting upon the track. aud 20
morrow everything will be ready for II 10 run from the
Battery 20 COurtandt-sas far the track Is finished
The body OF the made at the mandatory OF
Keith & Sons sandwich Mass. and the running gear az
the cOmpanys workshop In this city. The average rate
at which the will viii be about II miles An
hour. although IL is anticipated that they can attain
speed OF IS miles an hour, II necessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27

copper and other metallic shades Tho new silver gray
cpingino, a. beautiful os a corded silk is g yard
In wool goods the soft Biarrtn CLOTH of
yard wide il like an empress CLOTH with cord running
lengthwise it is very soft and heavy Ike the best cash
mere The Alaska cloth ia also like corduroy with tho
ribs woven the long way OF the ''o'u "S'oa" VI "'oo
The price Of both Is 81 So ana I"ey co"'o az '"e
red that are n,puar in bright green and blue. brown
and sono coors Plaid Atwood serges, for clOaks, two
and a half wards wide, are ~ go
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
WEDDING IN COURT.

The dullness reigning at Essex Market Police
Court yesterday morning broken By the entrance Of
gentleman bearing on his arm blushing and lovely
young lady OF about twenty summers, 20 whom he eN
pressed desire be united IN matrimony by the pre-
siding Magistrate Alderman Miller They we're invited
into the private aud there IN the presence OF the
Court clerks and Police reporters tho two were made
one by the reading of few words The bride Miss Kate
Sangerman, JeweSs, gOrgeously attred IN purPl"
silk and sparkling diamonds aud the groom, Hehr!
Robe of No 1856 Forsy,hst, also Hebrew, was aiayet
IN dress suit OF faultess cut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
ATTEMPT TO MURDER.

Soon after a. M, yesterday, Lawrence
Hines of No $50 Frstave while passing up Second
near Eighteenth.st, met by Hngh Ghhooy, WHO
walked with him TO the corner OF Twenty seventh
st. when almost without warning, Gilhooly drew Q
revolver and fired IL at his companion, the ball grazing
the hip OF Hines, but doing serious injury Glhooy
then he'd. He bears the reputation OF being AN III.
corrgible ruia, having figured in many other serious
a1rays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
KENTUCKY ANNIVERSARIES PRACTICE

During a trial last Saturday, in Owens
borough, Kentucky, Mr. Baker Boyd, the prosecuting
attorney, arguing, he referred 10 the acon OF Mr.
W. n Sweeney NJ G., who was attorney for the defense
ana Sweeney pronounced his statement an absolute lie
Boyd turned and said he the act Sweeney remarked
that 10 lie. struck Boyd with knife INJECTING
wound four inches long tnC hit breast The wound
Is painful but not dangerous. lAe cOurt has adjourned
Oh account OF tho confusion caused by tile datifaucc
Louisville Courier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
ANOTHER ESCAPE FROM THE ToMBs

Early yesterday, James Burns aged y yesrs,
who had been committed TO the Tombs July 49, 10 as"o,
charge OF burglary, made his ESCAPE He was confines
in the extreme south cell OF the upper tier on the weI ~
Elm.st side Another prisoner, tantu W an h"iaiy
wIe CanGitd with him IhuN b0C" oI ileer - sSH',n
inche, wide aud Il sceu- ,aldD possible IhAta VA"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27

con inform these masked gentry that Lebanon Is abund
n Ma IN manage Its affairs, and desires not the
g,orence of irresponsible, sefcOnstuted midnight
nn",iatnrS lebanon CTenn) Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-27
THE MOUNTAINS OF sCHOHARIE COUNTY.


SCHoHARIE CoURT-IloUsE, Aug. 23.-Not
long ago this village days journey from Albany,
but is now within an hour and half OF that ancient
Dutch city The place was formerly reached by lum-
berng stage-coach that climbed slowly up formidable
hill called the Hel.e Berg or plain English the clear
bright III ountain so named perchance because it looks
so cheerful in the rays OF the setting because Of
tie fine view from It's summit Schenectady is visible in
the distance and the Mohawk Valley stretches away to-
ward the west, the river meandering through
IL like a silver thread through fields of broom
schoharie is rich IN historic interest During
the Revolution Indians often appeared in the neigh
bOrl0od and the old stone church yet marks Of
British bullets THIS church is state arsenal The
surrounding hills for thc most part thicky wooded
with Clearngs here and there aud growth ~ stubbr
that tells OF profitable outstanding. Some are cuvatiug
the grape upon the hill The soil Of the valley -
exceedingly rich aud tile best land be purchased
rcady garUercd. buckyLcat il In fun flower; applcs
pears pulns ana all the smaller fruits find the soil con
Howe's Cave ia one Of the cnriosties Of the nclghbor
hood Some of the apartments grand IN their pro-
portions, and the music room iupdTt7 raOrlharN Ech
ness and volume TO the human voice. In exploring IT
among rocks that rise the hight OF 90 feet more
then form ceiling overhead There u all the poetry
Of notion light and music AS tie boat ghdeS around the
curved limestone walls lille the torches fling their glare
upon rock and water, and the notes Of the Cana
dian bOatman's song fall softly upon the ear
Another has fallen into undeseryed oblivion Years
ago "a mysterOuslOOkng hole discovered, the rub
bsh that nearly Obscnred II removed, aud an adveb
turOus individual let down by windass III ms de-
scent was stopped by lake Then "A boat was con
struced and the proved exceedingly rich IN dcpos
It's ~ carbonate OF hme. pure as the Whitest haDasel
which have been widely scattered through the geological
cabinets OF this country and Europe. stalagmtc
weighing 900 d may now be seen III ms village.
There are three churches hcrc-Lutheran, Reformed,
and Methodist the LutheIan--the Oldest-was built In
1876. There Is also academy, courthouse, and jail
The original settlers being Germans the habits OF the
people said rather than progressive. But the region
Is attractive and VIII prove quiet heathul Summer
resort.