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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-11-17

GREAT BARGAINS AT
VI ,,,-,,,. g. l.. WILD BRO y
fwest side.) between Pa. avenue and ~ ''
Their fine assortment Of Musical Instru--
Henfs. including excellent second hand ~
Pianos. viii positively BE- sold at cost, FLINT
paratcry &C. commencing a Cooperative Piano Store
Special attenf.n 10 Tuning and Repairing Pi-
amos Oc5rsua
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
A con TESTED OFFICE.

The McvenDy-Culkin Contested Claim TOR
Seat In the Board Of Assistant Alder
men.
At two O'Clock yesterday afternoon there was q
meeting OF the special committee Of the Board
OF Assistant Aldermen appointed TO investigate
into the matter Of the claim Of James f..
Mcveany for the seat IN the Board Of
Assistant Aldermen now held by Peter Culkin
OF the Ninth Assembly district. Present, Assistant.
Alderman Gibney, chairman, and Assistant Alderman
Reilly: MIR. Gregier; the other member OF the com
mttee, did not appear. Mr. Charles Spencer, counsel
for Mr. MCVeany, arose and said he appeared before
the committee at the request OF Assistant Alderman
McVeany, who had received communication from
committee he was here to-day for the purpose Of
stating the committee IN order that II might an
derstand the position the gentleman whom he rep
resented IN the matter assumed.
Mr.. Spencer then exhibited certified copies OF the
judgment of the supreme Court, when showed
seat In tins Board from the Ninth Assembly
district. Mr.. McNeany and his advisers were
clear tnat this order was binding and final. tie
wanted the committee 10 report TO the Board the
basis OF the judgment OF the supreme Court, that
was, that Mr.. McNeanv was entitled to his seat in
this Board. The Supreme Court had granted writ
OF mandamus, which would he served upon any
member OF the Board within rorty-eight hours.
Mr.. Gibney, the chairman, said Mr.. McVeany was
noflned to be present. and as the gentleman who
had served the notice not present to-day To GER
tify to the same, all further proceedings IN the mat
ter would therefore he adjourned until Saturday
next.
Mr. Spencer--If there s any law in the land the
committee will lie compelled TO obey II. The com
mttee then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
SUPERIOR c0uRT-THlkl TERM.
Savings Bank Account Disputed.
Before Judge Fithian.

Before Judge Fithan.
RebeCcd Bdi,d rs. Third Avenue Savings B0nt.-
The plaintiff claims a balance from the Third Avenue
Savings Bank OF $3.50, with accrued interest. The
bank allows her but fifty dollars and interest. She
deposited, in January, 1867, $780, and drew from it,
On the go Of April 500, and again, on the 9th OF
January, 1858, fifty dollars and this was all she
drew out till she went 10 draw her balance, which
was according 10 the bank statement, but some fifty
nine dollars The bank book has one entry on the
credit page of $500. On the other page II has four
entries. The first, April 23 $500, but the three Is
PLAINLY and avowedly written over q one, and at the
same time the last two entries. The second entry,
on which dispute arises, is tue entry OF fifty
dollars, OF the date OF January 1865. The next
entry, written In at the same time as the
ee4y een1 entry smey Il Of July rne das ast
The defendant says that when the plaintln brought
her book To be settled there was discrepancy found
between the ledger account and the bank book,
II was discovered that there was an erasure In the
first entry ON which the one written, and
the ledger showed 1t should be tnree They also
found one entry for 500 not debted IN the bank
book; they then compared It with her checks. and
without consulting her wrote three right under the
one, 30 as TO make the erasure which IS certainty
there, and wrote In the other entry. The plaintiff
can neither write nor read, and these checks were
written by the paying teller. she merely touching the
pen to make her mark. From HIM these checks went
10 the ledger, that there no check on him. The
cash came out right on the days when these checks
purport to be Drawn. The plaintiff insists that she
got but $3.50 in all.
The Court IN charging said It was a case where
the truth difficult TO reach. On one side or the
other there was not only perjury but an attempt at
fraud or more. II the plantin told the truth the
teller had not, and tile agreement OF the cash ac-
count showed that the ovcrcharge could not have
been made nnocently by HIM. On the other hand,
If she did not tell the truth IL showed not only per-
jury, but purpose TO rob the bank. The jury were
directed to bring in "a sealed verdict
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
ty-stCarTAay SEWARD IN CHEYENNE.

From the Cheyenne tWyomingl Argus, June 1871
1hls distinguished gentleman and party arrived
last night from the Eas {. The military band was IN
attendance. aud played some lively airs of welcome.
After prolonged ana loud calls Mr. seward appeared
at the window of the Railroad Hotel and spoke to
the people somewhat as iolows:--
"lf have not managed during the last twenty
years to Keep the people OF the United states active
they have certainly kept me So rnis long activity
requires rest. have taken this Journey along the
line OF this vast undertaking aud great national
success In order 10 obtain 1t. while | at the same
time acquaint myself with the immense resources OF
country One OF the conditions OF this rest Is that
do not speak In public during my Journey. so you
Will please excuse me n now carry out my resolu
uon. heartily thank you for your Kind reception
and cordial welcome, and hope that this capital Of
the newest Territory may prosper, aud that her peo
pie may reap the reward OF their enterprise
Mr.. Sewafd was vocllerousy appauded at the con-
ClupiOn Of mis- remarks.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
INTERNAL RtvfaJE AFFAIRS.
An Illicit Distiilery - Prosecution Of the
Owners.

An Illicit Distiflery - Prosecution Of the
Owners.
James Rooney and John Rooney were brought
before Commissioner Shields yesterday, charged
by Benjamin F. Clayton, Assistant Assessor under
supervisor butcher, with having been engaged IN
running Illicit still at Nos $40 and 54s West
Fifiy-second street, which premises they, osten-
sibly, CARED on u brewery and also retail liquor
business.
The testimony OF Clayton was the effect that he
went to the premises the 18th inst. to examine
them. but was denied access TO the yard by
John Rooney; tnat on bursting open a door
leading 10 the yard he saw man standing within
with an iron rod In his hands, holding IL IN po-
sition 10 strike; that on entering the yard
he found still in operation, ana also number or
barrels OF whlskey; that on his attempting to go
out John Rooney barred the door anh refused
TO let him &c, saying he wanted to 20 to
get witnesses; that shortly afterwards he
went back and discovered pipes, by means Of
which wniskey could be secretly run OF; that
John Rooney refused to show the books, and gave
his name as Bnrns; that John Rooney was notified
that the place under seizure and ordered not 10
remove anythng that on the l4th inst. witness re-
turned, and found that u quantity OF whlskey and
also the pipes for secretly running Off whiskey had
been removed.
The examination will be resumed on the Goth INST.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS.

A Woman Of Refined Sensibilitics and
Judge OF aurpnssins Sympat ics-Music and
n Lock or Hair md Hades and Scissors
sailor Boys on n Bit Of n Bcnder-A Mis-
take Displcnsins and Pleasing.
Before Judges bowling and Kelly
Thirtynne cases made up yesterdays calendar.
their classification being twenty-five charges OF as
saut and battery, twelve Of petty larceny and two OF
violations OF corporation ordinances. The parties
charged with nfringcmcnts upon our municipal sta
tues were not ready Tor trial. and allowed till
the next meeting OF the court to get themselves in
readiness II took nearly four hours to get through
the other cases, during which time. however the
large tbrong of spectators unweariedly atten-
tive TO the proceedings.
EXTREMES on sESsrTIvESEss AND JUDICIAL SYM
PArHy.
Cecilia Wits a woman Of amazing If not ANA
zonian, proportions was brought up on a charge Of
assault and battery committed on Mary Reed.
''Tell what occurred before the assault" said
Judge Kelly to the complainant, who showed o us
position in the recital TO plunge ia p,edids res.
"She called me names not TO be spoken in the
presence Of gentlemen"
won't you tell what she called your"
ard rather go TO prison first"
"Your dclicacy shall he respected. The Court will
take II for granted that she made use OF language
not 10 be found In Worcester or Webster. Now
about the beating she gave you"
"Tt was O beating, and worse, too. she strucl
and kicked ME and then dragged me by the hair o
the head.n
'Did she pull out mucn bairv
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
MUM SmATCs.

Second Evenings sale Of Rare Coins and
Medals by Lcavitt, strebeigh ~ Co., Clin-
ton Hall, AstOr Place.
The sales Of coins and medals last evening was re-
markaby well attended and the competition par
tcularly lively, the most valuable portion OF the col
lection being this evenings sale, embracing many
very rare and choice specimens, specially OF United
states cents The following are the prices paid for
some Of the leading pleces:-untcd states cents,
year 1893, different varieties, respectively, s22 80,
fl2 s3 slp $32 80 and $lt5; 1894, SIS; 1895, s25,
$50: 1893, sj5: 1907 $l3 1901, $3 1904 $50; 1911,
S12; 1921, $22; 1922 $751; 1874, SIS; 1925, "a; 1877,
s2l: 1859, Sal; the complete set 10 date selling for
ST. 2p4 80, the largest amount received for this
series. The Roman Aurei sold lor prices varying
from &12 TO s2l. The beautiful collection OF Aneri-
can revolutionary medals from $40 10 tjj. The
Carolina elephant piece for SOS.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
tnIsp STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Alleged False Pers0nati0n Of an Internal
Revenue Omccr-Discharge Of the Ac.
cGsed.
Before Commissioner Shields.
Alexander Buck, the person charged before Com
missioner Shields with having on the 18th or Fenrua-
Yy, 1867, falsely personated an internal revenue
Offcer, for the purpose of levyng black mail, has
been discharged on the ground that, under the
statute covering the case an indictment cannot De
kOund, as more than two years have elapsed since
the commission OF the alleged offence.
An Alleged Illicit Disfillery Cnse-Pr0sccuticn
of the Parties.
Yesterday James Rooney and John Rooney were
brought before Commissioner Shields, charged by
Benjamin +. Clayton, Assistant Assessor under
Supervisor butcher, with having been engaged in
running Illicit still at Nos 546 and 54S West Fifty
second street, on which premises they Ostensibly
carried on brewery and also retail liquor
business.
The testimony Of Clayton was TO the effect that
lie went to the premises on the 18th instant to
examine them, but was denied access to the
yard by John Rooney; that on bursting open q
door leading 10 the yard he saw a man standing
within with an iron rod in his hands, holding II
IN position TO strike: that on entering the yard he
found still In operation and also a number of bar
relS OF whlskey; that on his attempting to go out
John Rooney barred the door and refused TO let
HIM 20, saying he wanted TO go TO get witnesses;
pipes by means OF which whiskey could be secretly
run on; that John Rooney refused to show the
books, and gave his name as Burns; that John
Rooney notified that the place was under
seizure and ordered not 10 remove anything; that
on the lfth inst witness returned and found that
quantity OF whiskey and also the pipes for secretly
running OF whiskey. had been removed.
The examination VIII be resumed on the Goth inst.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
cQuEI CalENnkRs-Inls rAY.

SUPREME CoURr-GENERAL TERM.-Real vs. The
People, &c.
CiRCUIT.-Part 1-Adourned for the term.
CRAMBERs.-NoS. "a, 74, 70, S7, rs, 20, So SIS, ILL.,
l40, 144, 150 IT. Cali 1872.
SUPERIOR COURT-TRIAL TERM.-Part 1-ShOrt
causes-Nos. 1904 1885, 1891 1854, 1895. 1913, 1896,
1874 1882 1872 1873 1862 1895, l179, 1885, Ill., 1891,
1914 l679 1925 1855, 15o l77s 1910, 1871 1721 1882
1897. 1874, 1851, 1775. Part Case on. No calen-
dar.
MARINE CoURr.-General Term Calendar.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
SUPERIOR C0URT-SpEclkl TERM.
The Bishop Divorce Case Once More-The De-
fendnnt to be Rcarres;ed.
before Judge McCunn.

Eleanor r. BISHOP u.s. Nathaniel c. BishOp.-This
celebrated and long and vigorously contested d.
vorce case came before this.cour again yesterday In
a new phase arising ont OF the recent proceedings.
some weeks since the plaintiff obtained an order
from the Court committing her husband 10 jall
mony due her, with 800 expenses OF the pro.
ceedlngs. The order contained some inform
alities. Her counsei instructed the Sheriff that
the writ was not Dailabc. On taking other advice.
however, the Sheriff admitted Mr.. Bishop TO bail,
ana Mr.. Bishops attorney commenced an action
against Mrs. Bishops attorney Tor false mprison-
nent. Mrs. Bishops attorney then moved for an
attachment against the Sheriff for not keeping Mr..
Bishop In jail. The motion was argued and the ad-
Indication was denied, but the writ OF attachment
was amended directing the Sheriff 10 arrest the de.
fendant and hold him I'LL he pays the $3.50.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
CETY INTELLIGENCE.

The wEATHER.-The following record will show
the changes III the temperature for the past twenty
four hours, in comparison with the corresponding
day OF last year, indicated by the thermometer
Hudnut's pharmacy HERALD building, Broadway,
of nU
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
UNITED STATES DISTRICT ceaaT-ls LDERAlIv
A Collision Case.
Before Jud0e Rlatchford.

BeOre Judge BlatchlOrd.
Charles C. LearY Us The Steamship Aibemdrie.-
This was libel fled by the owner OF the steamship
James 7. Brady to recover $4,000 for damages sus
tanned by him by reason of collision which oc-
CURED between that vessel and the steamship Albe
marie about half-past nine O'Clock p NJ. on the 10th
Of August, 1867, in The Atlantic Ocean, iust below
Barnegat light. Each vessel had her lights burning
brightly and the lights oi each were seen from the
other some length OF time before the collision. The
stem and port bow OF the Aioemarle struck The port
ride OF the James I. Brady. aoat her paddle wheel
doing ner great damage.
Judge Blatcnford holds That the evidence showed
that the James J. Brady steered wrong course
owing to the inexper!ence and nelicency OF her
lookout, and was, therefore, 10 blame for the COLI
Tue libel is therefore, dismissed, with costs.
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
NEW YORK COURT or APPEALS.

ALBANY, June "a 1869.
The following is the day calendar in the Court OF
Appeals for Friday, June 26:Nos Is6, 1S7, 1ss 1s9,
190 1gi 1872 1913, 1874 le5 19e 1877, 400 2oo and 2Q1
The New York herald., 1869-06-25
NEW YORK CITY.
>>~~~>seo-~-.-0->~--~~,>-~->S
TIE COURTS.
ssITED STATES DISTRICT CaUlr.
Distiliery Property Condemned.
Before Judge Blatchford.

me United States Ttco Boilers one Si,i, othey
JnpteqaentS Gc.-This property was found in the
disilery and rectnying establishment of William
on trial since Monday morning IN the United States
District Court, before Judge B.atchlord, has been
concluded.
large quantities OF whskey had been secretly run OF
from the distiliery TO the rectfyng establishment BY
means OF pipes buried under ground.
The defence was of the most meagre character
The jury, after very brief absence, found ver-
tlict for the government, condemnlng the property
proceeded against.
The defence asked for stay OF proceedings for
twenty days TO make new case
Judge Blatchford promptly and Indignantly re-
fused the request saying tnat the for the gov
ernmen was the strongest one possible and that the
time OF the court had already been nee1lessy con
suned IN trying il.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-13
The City Amusements.

AT THE ACADEMY OF Music Auber's opera OF
Fra Diavoo will be performed this evening
Tomorrow Mr.. Castle will have a benefit, when
1rdviatd will be given
AT THE WALNUT Mr.. John Brougham will appear
this evening as ''Shylock" in his burlesque of Much
Ado About Merchant Of Venice. The domestic
drama of The Peep-ShoU Nan will be given as an
afterpieCe.
Tomorrow evening Mr.. Brougham will have fare
well benefit previous to his departure for California.
AT THE ARCH Lotta will appear in Pepi'Ia, for the
last time, this evening.
benefit, and will appear in drama entitled The Fe-
male Detective.
on Monday Mr. Barton Hill will have farewell
benefit, when ROSeddle will be performed.
AT THE CHEsNUT the Elsie Holt buresque troupe
will appear this evening in Lucrctia BorgiG Ia
Grand DOctreSSe.
AT THE THEATRE CoMIQUE new opera, by Levy,
entitled Punchinello, will be presented this evening"
with Miss Susan Galton, Mr.. A. Kelleher and Mr.. j.
Clarke in the principal parts The performance will
conclude with Les Deu1 AUetgles.
AT THE AMERICAN q number OF talented artists Will
appear this evening in a variety entertainment
The NEW YORK CIRCUS, with its corps OF 1irst-cass
performers its large collection OF trained animals,
and the variety of attractions which it offers, is doing
a rushing business on Eighth street, above Race.
This establishment will only remain until the end Of
next week. Performances this afternoon and even
ing.
Monday evening, May II, commence series of lee
that promise to be both interesting and instructive.
These lectures will be illustrated with models mani
kns, paintings, ETC., made by the celebrated Dr..
Of
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-13

KEYSER.-On Wednesday, the 18th instant NATHAN
l.: kEHSER, in his 10Th year.
relatives and friends Of the family invited to
o'clock p. NJ -
BOwERS.-On the 11th inst, WILLIAM r. son of
Jacob E, and Cathanne Bowers, aged 10 years.
The relatives and friends respectfully invited TO
tend the funeral from the residence of his parents, No
19 Marshall street, Sunday morning. 10 o'clock To
ceedto GlenwOod Cemetery.
CULLEY.-On the 1lth instant, Miss MARY G. CUIi.
LEY, in the 18th year of her age.
The relatives of the family and her city friends
spectfuy invited to be at the residence of her
parents No 25l Budd street West Philadelphia Friday
evening at O'Clock precisely for religious services as
the body will be taken TO lions IT, Lutheran Church East
Pikeand Chester county, Saturday morning. in the
o'clock train, Reading Railroad.
DURRELI.-On the morning of the 10th inst, SADIE
f. DUREL in the 2lst year of her grand daughter
of the late Daniel Smith
Funeral from the residence of her grandmother Mrs.
Ruth Smith, No 1886 ~ Thirteenth street, Saturday,
the 10th instant, at o'clock Z. NJ Intement at Monu
ment Cemetery.
HIGBEE.-0n the 18th inst. EDWARD Y HIGBEB,
in his 3sth year
The relatives and friends the family respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his late residence No
S3l n. Third street, Camden Monday 18th instant, at
o'clock without further notice. To proceed to MOores
town, N. j.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-13
CITY ITEMS.

CUSTOM DEPARTMENT-Wih choice assortment of
7ected styles of Piece Goods to be made up order by
and experienced Cutters and Workmeh into Mems, Youths,
Boys and Chiliren'S garments Of eUery style.
HALF BETWEEN J BENNETT & Co.,
FIfh and TOWER HALL,
SiIth Streets.) No. bi8 MARREr ST.,
PHILADELPHIA,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-13

OERrA1N CoNTRTvANcEs are indspensabletO tho com
fort and happiness Of the ladies' Dresses and ooas
all well enough in their places and would answer all
necessities of nature without extra adornment But
the style and variety Of the trimmings which give them
character in the of their admirers Such
OF our readers as in want of any articles kind
Will find large and varied assortment at Stewards, No
lOSoutheventh street. In addition to cloak dress
trimmings, they likewise procure all the various grodos
OF zephyrs and styles of zephyr goods we'll feminine
notions and fancy articles in general
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-13
AND No. GOO BRoApWAY

TIE PACIFIC RAILROAD
Plunging through the mountains;
Flying DER the plains;
Screaming, tearing, shreking,
Come the loaded trains;
Loud the bells are ringing;
All aboard, look out!
Californa's bringing
Her treasures here about.
John Bull must take back seat,
And Nap may rip and swear,
But Jonathan is wide awake,
And for them doesn't care.
The road to Chna's open,
Hurrah for Uncle Sam,
Over which to send our notions
To CHINA and JAPAN.
While in return, for ploughshares
And school books, if you please,
Wen receive their silks and satins,
To say nothing bout the teas.
John Bulls Atlantic cable
Was big thing in its way;
But it's laid now on the table,
We have bigger thing to-day.
Railroad to California;
just think of it, my boys;
Clear the track, old fOgy chaps
Don't you hear the noiseg
This glorious Yankee nation
Has astonshed all the folks,
And the great Pacific station
Is the store of Charles Stokes,
Where Clothing made in styles so nice
Is sold at the very lowest price.
1914 Chegnut street
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-13

JEwKLRY- Mr.. William W. Cassidy, mo. II S. Second
street. has the largest and most attractive assortment OF
fine Jewey Slverware in the city Purchasers can
rely obtaining real, pure article furnished at
price which cannot be equaed He also has large stock
OF American Western Watches in all varieties and at all
pces visit to his store is to result in pleasure and
profit.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-13
MARREED.

SIERRY-IIIL-on the 10th instant, at the residence
OF the brides parents, by Rev. DR.. Pez WILLIAM IL
SHERRY to Miss ADD1E G. HILL, ali OF this city
,TAMS-LOGAN.-On the 18th of February 1869, by the
ROSA CAROLINE LOGAN
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-05
philadelphia Trade Report,

THURSDAY, Aug 5.-The Flour market remains
quiet but prices are steady. The demand is mostly
from the home consumers who purchased 700 barrels
including superfine at s5'25a55O, extras at s5.75
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota extra family at
s65O@7t0; Pennsylvania do do. at S625a7.25 Ohio
do do. at S656S25 the latter rate for very choice
and fancy brands at ss5O@1O, according to quality
Rye Flour sells at s6121G@625 u bbl.
The Wheat market is quiet but steady Sales
old red at s145@1 53 the former rate for damn Penn
sylvana, and new do. at sl'5OG1'5SH. Rye sells at
81 1206R1'25 u bush. for Pennsylvania and Western,
Corn is in better demand at an advance. Sales of
1000 bush. yellow at S1'15, and 5000 BUSH Western
mixed at sl11@113. Oats are steady, with sales OF
Western at 74@ 16c, and Pennsylvania and Southern
new and old at 53@73c. Nothing doing in Barley or
Malt.
Bark-ln the absence OF sales, quote No.
QuercitrOn at $40 p ton.
Whisky-Raw may be quoted at 81 '15Ga1 90 % gallon,
tax paid. The market for fine Rye is very much un-
settled.
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FROM NEW FORK.
The Miners strike.

ALBANY, Aug. st is reported from Port
Henry, Essex county, that the miners who
turned out on - strike have been to all the small
iron-ore beds and forced the men to stop work
They have unloaded teams in the road and or
dered them home. All business is stopped in the
town of Muriat except the Bay State Iron Com
panys furnaces. The Sheriff of the county is
there with his deputies, prepared to call out
force large enough to keep the strikers away
from the furnaces. About seven hundred miners
are i'm town.