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The New York herald., 1869-01-16
ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS.

III answer 20 circular dated January L. 1869,
about one hundred practical engineers met last
ing at the Howard Mission Hall, No. 40 New Bow
cry, for the purpose OF organization. William W.
w. Wood, Chief Engineer or the Unted states Navy
Yard, BROOKLYN was calt.s to the chair and Mr.. q.
WesscnDorn was appointed secretary. Mr.. Wels-
senborn has been agliating this matter OF organiz-
ing association OF engineers and hence, after a
report was submitted by Mr.. George p Clark chair
man OF the Committee on Organization. he was re-
quesed TO give hs views upon the proposition OF the
committee. Mr.. Weissenborn. In response to the
call, read leangthy address In which the impor-
tance OF union and cooperation was fully detailed.
MIR. Hazwcil then submitted the following report as
plan for organization. which was debated and
finally, alter some amendments adopted:-
The committee appointed last meeting OF engineers
a. the rooms Of the iaecrkranz Society n Fourth street
he oowns .i for
the confederation OF this holy =:
70 form associations and that when formed that they appoint
@ y & n oay y s 81 ss s
Association Of Engineers.
born 81 he'd % be members Of s denysnton NJ =
That the title OF THIS association shall be the New York
That the this association shall consist OF prcs
secretary treasurer an executive dnsnce and Lecture
committee, each OF Eve rnembers.
That the stated meetings OF THIS association shall be
monthly
sy s mebe and
that they L may Be yosea upon a. stated
applicant from membership
That the Committee Lectures shall report system or
lectures the President be submitted by him board
of all the officers the association and approved OF by
said systemlsha be the rule OF proceedings this
committee shall then call meeting Of the association
early day may be practical.
After adopting this for plan OF organization and
appointing committee TO nominate officers at the
next meeting II was resolved to authorize the chair
TO appoint n committe on lectures at once. rhis
committee was thercupon named by the chairman,
as f0ows-Messrs. RAYMOND, Vanderbilt. Babcock,
Holmes Mainc German, and General Burger Res
olutions OF thanks to the temporary officers and
pecally TO Mr.. Wessenborn as the originator OF the
association, having been passed motion 10 adjourn
lays with devout prayer.
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NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.


FRIGHrFUL ACCIDENT ON THE NEW JERSEY RAIL
RoAp.-At one O'Clock yesterday afternoon an IN
known man was walking ON the railroad track near
the Newark avenue crossing, when the Washington
train came upon him, dashed him on the rails and
all the cars passed over him, seyering his legs from
his body and horribly mangling his head and breast.
He was about thirty-fve years OF age, had black
hair, brown eyes and mustache, was dressed In
dark clothing and In his pockets were twenty dol
lars. Coroner Warren commenced an Inquest last
evening.
HObOken.
ACCIDENT AT THE HAMBURG D0cX.-One OF the
wOrkmen, named Charles Ohm, employed in hosting
coal at the Hamburg dock, was In the act OF raising
q bucket Of coal ON Thursday afternoon when the
rope broke and he was precpitated into the water
The bucket in tumbling down struck another work
man. cutting of three or his fingers. woman who
was standing on deck was also injured. When the
bucket struck the deck 1t turned and fell into
the water, striking Ohm who kept himself ailoat I'LL
assistance arrived He was taken to his residence,
lG2 Washington street. where he lies In precarious
condition. The other workman was taken to St.
Mary's Hospital
Paterson.
POISONED CANDIEs.-A little girl four years OF age,
named Goline Doremus, living with her parents, on
TOtowa avenue, died on Thursday night from the
effects OF eating candies which supposed TO have
been c0l0red with poisonous matter They were
eaten by the child at Newark on Christmas, since
which time she has been suffering greatly, the skin
breaking out In and the body swelling, until
death put an end to her agony.
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HANDICAP CHESS TOURNAMENT.

A handicap chess tournament was inauguratcd
yesterday afternoon at Scider's Cafe Europa Nos II
and "a Division street, Captain George Mackenzie
being the manager The games were commenced at
five O'Clock and viii be continued until about ., 900
games arc played, which viii consume from three
to four weeks. Forty-one entries were made
among the most prominent oil whom were Eugene
Delmar, Dr. James Barnard, James Mason James
Phclan, ;. Y. Dills, T.. Irankenherg, Herman Ben
neckc and George Mackenzie. IN this tournament
the stronger PLAYERS are TO give such odds TO the
weaker as VIII make tho game equal. Each player
pays an entrance fec oi two dollars ana at the con-
clysion OF the tournament six prizes will be
distributed to the six players who win the
largest number OF games. Nv the rules OF the tour
uamcnt, each player h required TO play Two games
with every other player The tournament promises
10 be very interesting from the well known prof.
cheney OF many Of those entering the lists. Up to
twelve O'Clock last night tnirty-six games had been
played Mr.. ncmar having scored two games each
against u. w. schaener, M. Spindler l.. Scheiss ana
l.. X. Dt: Dr. barnard scored two games each
against J. Lissncr ~ shaner. NJ. spndler and Others
and v Schweitzer scored two games each against
several opponents. TWENTY-FIVE tables are In opera
tion The tournament VIII he resumed this morning.
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THE SOCIETY FoR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE mu Aar.

regular meeting OF the trustees or the Society
for the Advancement OF Science and Art was
held at their rooms, at the corner OF Third avenue
and Seventh street, last evening Dr. John II. Girls
com presided, and u. A. Haiett Esq, acted as Sec.
ffetary. communication was read to the trustees
from well known friend OF science, offering
10 present the association with valuable
scientific library. The presentation was approved
Dy the board, and the books win probably be
received and Incorporated into the library OF the as
soclatfon. Dr. Richard Lee was invited by unani-
NOUS vote to read paper before tho association at
tnelr next regular meeting on the "Aborignes OF
australia" The paper ls said to be very interest
ing one, giving the actual relations OF an extended
Icsuence N Australia. II was resolved that DR..
hemercier be requested to deliver another lee
sure, including the leading features OF the
COURSE COURSE recently delivered at the Cooper In-
ssltute under tho auspce Of the association.
Inc resignation Of Wuiam X. Lathrop, OF the
gosson oi trustee, was received and accepted, and
wililam - Scott Chairman OF the section OF Social
science. was elected to MI the vacancy The meet
ing tnen adjourned. Dr. Edward Newbcrg win read
paper before the association on sThcaIselatons OF
the PnyslcAl Tempernments,n illustrated BY large
weeks.
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being esn'u%n.':s a arn E,scss ws,' ,ss. sI.
Ts.as soushs af.os and held wish CONSIDER
able rmnos The stock OF desirable kinds ID limited Cali
fornaFa clip Z In far reque. a prices not differing from ON
Light stock FOREIGN e modsrassy active q uncssnged
ssrony s5c ss fu blood b5c. 5s threeauarten do,
5oc BE-. onehslf do, sec &c; ona-qa.rssr do. DC.
gan-Fam blood. Soc. &c.,; three ausrtsrs !, ao3
zc tO Western xhc. 49c; cpmbing, 6Oc Sc; tubbed
Sc. Ooc TcxssFine csc. 3sc; good and medium Ssr
Gales asaoO lSs nseces a. asc incSdnS soooe
Xxx Mshisan At sac xohio q 5oc IA sc 1900 fine s
ssc 500 comting a! &C., % 60 % HnwAshed t and oSoo Sno
;sqSse par; q 7 sce sae % Ms;sn snd COMO eS
Ing private So Oo ss Te.ss a sSc ssc
iS: pulled d slo. " &c., including is,o'o extra
= lsc. : 4zNc.; ls,ce DO: on priyste terms, terms
super 4c. &c. chiefly 45c &c., 1000 Southern
3sc. &c., 1000 combing vt Soc. 6c, lS coo bs fall
clip California &C. 3sc, 5000 spring do. do a. s5c
ss bales autumn Donskoi at 2bc, gold; 20 do kio
Grande 10 do unwashed Cordova, 1900 secured Banda
Oriental and 5000 Mestiza on private terms -.
WHsKEy.-Receipts, l12 bbs. The market though quet
shade frmcr. Ssles $50 bbs at 81 o., duty paid
The New York herald., 1869-01-16

THE COURTS.
SUPREME couaT-caRcWT.

The Telegraph Litigation Caso-Cherse Of
tho Oourt-Disaxrecment Of the Jury.
Before Judge Gilbert
The case OF Shay vs.. Tho Western Union Telegraph
Company, reported In yesterdays HERALD, was
given TO the jury yesterday morning. In charging
the jury Judge Gilbert said that the duty OF the tele
graph company was to perform the contract entered
into with Shay. Ordinarily, in the absence OF any
special circumstances, that contract would require
the company to transmit the message and receive
back the answer, and 70 transmit both mes
sage and answer correctly. Ine message IN
which contained the terms OF tine contract
under which the company undertook to transmit
this message. Among these terms was TINS one:--
"And 1t IL agreed between the sender Of the follow
ing message and this company that said company
snail not he liable for mistakes or delays IN the trans
mission or delivery or for the n0D-deivery OF any
unrepeated message beyond the amount received
for sending the samc.n 1t is Of no consequence
whether or not Shay read the terms OF the contract
printed upon the paper upon which the message was
written. When he wrote the message upon this
paper furnished oy the company he became q party
to contract expressed in those terms. AS he had
an opportunity to understand the terms OF this con-
tract the law presumes that he did understand
surance he is bound by the terms contained in the
policy whether he has read them or not as in ninety
nine cases out OF q hundred man taking out
policy OF insurance never does read them. In like
manner the terms printed upon the paper containing
the message were binding upon the plaintiff, and
should be SO treated by the jury The next question
is-What is the liability OF the company under that
contracts They are not liable for any mistakes uIl-
less the message Is repeated. They responsible
for exercising all the skill In their power in the
transaction OF the business entrusted to them. They
are the first place. bound to have their telegraph
wires in the best condition and to have competent
operators. The fact that there was an error must
not he taken as presumptve evidence OF negligence
the part OF the company, y the jury were satisfied
that the company had all the requisite appliances for
the proper transaction OF their business. 1t was
charged that they must be satisfied Of some negl-
pence In their use In order to find verdict against
the defendants. III the other hand the turV
should be satisfied that there was such negligence
the plaintiff would be entitled to verdict FOR such
damages as were the necessary result OF this error
the expenses Of printing and the journey from Pitts
field, Mass, all incurred on the presumption thai
he could have the use OF the hall telegraphed for,
when he could not
The Jury alter being out about four hours, could
not agree to the negligence OF the company, and
were discharged.
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CONVENTION Or RAILROAD TICKET AGENTS.

convention Of railroad ticket agents was held at
the Girard House, Philadelphia, on Thursday AFTER
noon last the object being the formation OF a life
insurance association similar to that organized by
the railroad conductors. There was good attend.
ton adopted. Tho following named gentlemen were
elected olncers:-J. A. Conover, New Jersey Central
Railroad, President; r. H. Mann. New York Central
Railroad, Vice President; L. O. Gosson, New Jersey
Railroad and Transportation Company. General Sec
retaryi Harry Glow, Jr., Camden and Amboy Rail-
ROAD, General treasurer. The convention adjourned
February II, 10eQ.
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BHooxlYA INTELLIGENCE.

SwISDLED.-A wei dressed man called at the coal
yard Of Mr.. Teten, No. AZ Sacketr street. on Thurs
day afternoon, and ordered twenty-five tons OF coal
and five cords of wood for the Inebriates' Home.
which he said at the of Twelfth street and
Third avenue. Mr.. Teten, supposng ii to be all right,
took the order, and at the request OF the aiYable
gentleman. who said he had come out without pro-
vding himself with any money, loaned him four dol.
lars. The first Mr. Tetjen learned OF the swindie
that the Inebrates Home was not at the place indi-
Gated In the order.
CONFIDENCE MEN.-Two men called at the resi-
dence Of DIR. Woodruff in Grand avenue near La
fayette street. on Thursday afternoon, knowing the
doctor to be absent, and requested permission OF the
servant to write note The servant left the fellows
alone In the room, and during her absence they
gathered up fifty dollars' worth OF silver ware, with
which they made their escape. One Is described as
five feet eight inches in height with black hair and
mustache, and the other hve feet ten inches, with
light hair and smooth face.
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Tue LAST OF an OLD TRIBE OF pENNsyLvA,

THE LAST OF AN OLD TRIBE OF PESNsyLvASI Is
DIANs.-The Warren pal Le1qer says:--shares
o'Baii, the only son OF "Cornpianter.' died at his
residence at Cornpanter, on the 3st ut at the ad-
vanced age OF 100 years. Contrary to the usual
custom OF the Indians, he was laid out In common
citizens dress. Charles the last OF the sons OF
the renowned Cornplanter ana the last OF the chill
dren except one daughter, aged now between
enty-dve and one hundred years. The Cornplanter
Indians are fast disappearing. numbering now not
more than about eighty Inhabitants. Charles O'Bail
man OF thought; with his death the tine of the
Cornplanter chiefs becomes extinct
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FINANCIAL AND coMMERC RCiAL.
FRIDAY, Jan. l5-o p. \

Gold opened weak and continued dull during the
session OF the board to-day put became active afer
the adjournment and sold up to 1851. This change
In it, tendency produced by heavy purchases OF
the metal to the extent 1t Is said, Of some three MIL
lions OF dollars Report further has 1t that the Erie
clique, who are now made the bell wether OF every
thing unusual In Wall street, were the buyers. Last
month they borrowed bills Of exchange, and settling
day has Just arrived Hence their need Of the pre-
cioua metal The price ranged as fol0ws:-
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SUPREME couaT-cIsculr.

Suit Against the Sherin-Verdirt Tor the De-
fcndant.
Before Judge Gilbert.
Ed,cG1d Broderick rs. Patrick CdnsDbeu, SHERIFF
This was an action brought to recover thousand
dollars the value Of property levied on by the sheriff.
by virtue Of an execution against Lawrence Hennesy
The plaintiff alleged that the property was his hav
ing bought 1t In December 1867. The defendant
claimed that he found the property In Hennesys pos
session and had not been out OF his control.
The Court directed verdict for the defendant.
The New York herald., 1869-01-16

CoFFEE.-Rio In active demand IRON the trade and
the market for all grades The sales coDsider
BILE being 45oo bags Nyborg $500 do sr smaragd sls
and 2s0 do Sea Queen, on private terms. Ordinary
cargoss were quoted at 7e SIS, goa in bond; fsir %
kinds ys we neSsa Of no sales We apa.s InSpns
Laguayr a. 17c. Jamaica, lt9c. lbc.; ST. Domingo,
he l4sc.; Costa Rica, Manila and Mexican 5c isc
all gold, duty paid .
DRUGS AND DYES were quiet, but prices were gen:rsy
steady Sales 80 tons ss soda NJ 81 S75a III 70 god 5D
drums soda, part ut 4sc. a4Hc. do 100 kegs b.
carb soda at 3c do closing at :Sc &C. 100 casks bleach
ing powders 31sc 4c l50 do. do private
terms 30 tons soda ash at 2Ac 2c gold 100 cases gum
so do kowre 10 kegs crc acid and 20 do cho
rate potash on private terms
FLoUR AND GRAIN.-Receipts 3,ls0 bbs. Ho,T, 125 do
and Also sacks meal 97 bushels wheat p 5 o
sool DO oats and $50 do mat The market for donr
ended duh, but rather steady Shipping brands
held quite firm though th6re almost demand for
them at lower prices The medium and high grades
neglected and though quote decline prices
almost nominal California -four was dull and noininsly
unchanged. The sales $500 bhs Southern -four
extremely duh. and prices were nearly nominal for
all grades The sales only 2 bbs. Rye flour but
little sought after and shade lower. Sales s0J bbs Corn
meal in improved demand but prices continued TO favor
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COMMERCIAL REPORT.
FRIDAY, Jan. IS-6P. n.

FRIDAY Jan. 1b-6 r. n.
BUILDING MATERIALs.-For most articles coming under
this heading the market unchanged Eastern
slow Of sale but steady in value prices ranging at from S
$50 Laths in moderate request at $a Lime
steady at 81 10 for and "a for lump Rosen
dale fair demand 80 So Bricks steady
at the following quotations Long Island, $l6 $16 50;
Croon S18 $22; New Jersey $5 IS @1b 50 North river,
$l7, and PhiladsIphia front $50 $55.
BEEswAx dull and nominal at 4lc. a l2c.
CANDLES dull but unchanged in value. We quote:
Western and city adamanne ISc &c.. sperm, 4sc and
patent 6sc.
COTToNReceipts sol bales For this staple the market
active and excited, tho demand being chiefly
b. The sales being i4Ss bales, including ls2
spcculaon g9 for spinning 4oc for export and 46l
transit The business for future delivery
paratvey light Tie sales confined 10 100 bales mid
ding March and 100 do. for April private The
market closed firm at the following auoiations:--
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Mr.. Camp. manager OF the New York Clearing
House, has prepared the following totals OF the last
quarterly statement OF the banks OF this city. The
figures no plainly show the facts that comment Is
necessary.
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CADEMY OF MUsIC-ST. CHARLES ST.
Thursday, 2Sth inst
First representation Of the local Buresque written
pressly for this Theater, entitled BARBE BLUE.
Fridsy, Goth Inst.
Farewell Benefit Of Mrs JAMES OATES, and the
BurlesQue of BAkBE BLEUE
Saturday, 30th-Matlnee.
Last resentation of BARBE BLEUE.
AT NlGHT-Muscal Buresque of the WHITE FAWN,
MIACCOS and SELECTED 0LI0.
sunday. 31st inst.
Last night Of the great Variety Combination the Flying
Men of the Air, and the Comic Drama ThE FEMALE
PRIVATEERS.
Monday, February 4.
First night of the great Pantomme of HUMPTY DUMPrY
Office open from A. TO Doors open at night
O'clock Matinee IL O'Clock Performance com
mences a. ~; at Matinee at T.
SATURDAY NOON.
Prices admission reduced oneha Seats be secured
for night Of the Buresque and Spectacular
Series of Entertainments by applying at the box office
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sHERIFF's SALES.

FREDERICK sHONEKAs VS. MARIA SMITH, MARIA
McArdle, widow of the late Eratus smith, Fourth Dis
tTict Court Tor the Parish Of Oreans-No. Il $50.
pY VIRTUE of Writ of Seizure and
- Sale directed BY the Honorable the Fourth District
Court for the parish Of Orleans in the above eed
will proceed to sell AZ public auction, at the Merchants,
and Auctionees Exchange Royal street between Canal
MONDAY, February IS ists at u O'Clock the fol-
lowing described properly, to-wit
A CERTAIN Lot OF GROUND, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon and the rights,
belonging in the Fourth District OF this
city square bounded by Ja tson. Pryana St Charles
date and Josephine streets and designated BY the
Number Two rlan drawn BY W. Thornton Thompson,
the twentyourh Of June l85 and deposited
in the Office the Sheriff Of the parish Of Jefferson. Said
lot 10 snated by the number plan drawn BY q.
Hedn, late civ engineer the thirteenth day Of June.
1873 and annexed 20 act passed before Stuart u Lewis
late notary tublc in this city, on the twenty third Of June
1913; and the In American thirty
feet inches and i've lines front Prytsns
BY hundred and feet inch and lines
depth, between parallel lines.
said property acquired by the defendant since the de-
Of her husband, by purchase from Joseuh Ellis
per the act Of sale thereof before James W. Beedove
late notary public In his city, On the twenty day Of
November, 1851
Seized In the above suit.
~ TKRns-Cash on the spot
THOs. L. MAXWELL.
jsl9 fel Is Sheriff OF the Parish Ct Orleans.
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dissolution OF COMPREHENSIVE

DISSOLUTION OF coPARTNEKsHIr'
The copsnershp heretofore existing under the name Of
HOLZ BLOHM CO., is this day dissolved by limitation
NEW ORLEANS, January !, 1862
JOSEPH HOLZ, Auctionesr, win continue the AUCTION
BUSINESS, at No. q Chsrtres street.
Days Of Sale for Dry Goods Shoes, Boots, Hats and
Notions, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS.
Also prompt careful attention paid TO the sale Of Real
Estate successiens Port wardens Furniture Bank Stock,
etc. ETC. HOLZ BERNHEIMER
Commission Merchants,
No. q Chartres street,
and 81 Warren street, New York
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BOARDING.

DOOMs, OH ROOMS AND BOARD,
II Can be obtained at 43 Bourbon street.
DOARDING-ELEGANT FURNISHED APART
ID rent with excellent board, and the OF the
paror The situation Of the desirable In the city
Apply ALAG st. Joseph street.
THIRST GLASS BOARDIN0-oNE Or TWO
gentee families who desire comfortable home and good
living pleasant part Of the city might be suited spp
The Of Camp and Robin Streets opposite
Coliseum Square The house has large, well furnished rooms
and is surrounded By extensive grounds The street cars
pass the door.
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CONTINENTAL BENEVOLENT AssO-
CITATION
Win give their
ANNUAL DRESS, FANCY DRESS AND MASK BALL,
February &c at Odd Feilows Hall.
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We the undersigned, will continue the Wholesale Grocery
aud Commission the old stand, los and ITO Poy
street, under the and style Of SHROPSHIRE
W. A. SHROPSHIRE,
II. Z. SHROPSHIRE.
New ORLEANS. January lst 1869
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The FIRE EXTINGUIsHERi is at all times ready for
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The FIRE ExTISGUIsHER can be used by male
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The FIRE ExrINGUIsHER once loaded can remain
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Observation-Disclosures
NOTICE.

NOT1CE..................
The Coparnehip heretofore existing between the under
signed has this day dissolved by mutual consent Mr.
having disposed Of his entire interest in the Jewey
Store Charres to his late partner, Mr. AN
DREW FRlCKE, who will in future hquidate all claims
New Orleans January IS 1869. H. WEBER