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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-24

with Justice Downing confessed 70 stealing smooth
ing iron, and was sentenced to two months in the
Penitentary Before leaving the court she addressed
few observations To her accuser more expressive
than elegant
NOT FOR JOS EPH.
Mary Murdoch q copper col0red wench, permitted
"the green eyed monster" jealousy, to agttafe ner
bosom and provoke her to hatred against son OF
Ham named Joseph II. Garrison, with whom she
said she had enjoyed connubial felicity for four
months. Malice hatred and all uncharitabeness
were the consequences, until finally Joseph had to
seek relief from distraction by appealing to Justice
bowling. In making his complaint Joseph, whose
shining face glistened with excitement, said that he
did not want Mary condemned.
Justice Dowling-"Wel Mary, this Is case OF
jealousy, Ia II n0t?s
Eyes, sab ~
"Y0u are married. Of c0urser'
mo, sab !" returned the nymph with Q scornful
toss OF the head.
"wcli, Joseph, asked the Justice "will you marry
hern
mo, no, sab I've not 'clined to marry her. No,
sab ~
Not for Joseph, Ell?
'well then, take her home with You and settle the
matter the best way you can.
Joseph stepped on nimbly, evidently puzzled to
know how far he was justified by the order Of the
Court in settling things when he arrived at home.
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The BURNS ANNIVERSARY.

The anniversary Of the birthday of the greatest
Scottish poet and certainly OF the most popular
that any country in the world boast OF, win be
celebrated tomorrow in this city with that affection
ate regard 80 well worthy the occasion. Years roll
by great men die and forgotten, but the memory
Of Robert Burns will be fresh In the hearts Of
his patriotic countrymen. Burns was exception
to the many gifted men who went before him, for he
had passed away from earth ere his works were
hailed with that appreciation which the world has
since testified they deserved. The name OF Burns
In engraved on the heart OF every Scotchman,
AZ indeed IL liz treasured by every one who
admres genius upon whom nature lavished
her favors with no nigQardly hand. His brilliant
efusions, emanating as they did from truly poeti
cal soul, will never fade. As time flies on with I'M
faltering speed his grand legacy-and what could be
more acceptable to the intellectual mind than his
sparkling gemsS-will be bequeathed from genera
ton to generation. His memory will ever be affec-
tiouately honored and nowhere, perhaps. more sim
cerely than in this city. Happy reunions will be held
receive the fitting tributes due to his impcr1shabe
name. grand banquet Will take place at the Metro
politan Hotel, where the Committee Of Arrange
ment have made admirable arrangements for the
guests, including the setting or tables to suit
coteries according to their number Another
admirable rule is that every speaker, ex-
is allotted only ten minutes to speak. The old
Burns club will give their anniversary dinner at
Patterns Hotel, Greenwich street, while the Burns
union ct Kaynor's Hail. South Sixth street. But,
besides these public banquets, the name OF Robert
Burns win be called up and cordially toasted IN
many private circle Of friends: and truly VIII all
exclaim with the poet Haileck:-
Hekept his honesty and truth,
~, indsIen n ,s Tongue an And n pen, ,
Pride Of his fellow men.
Peace TO the bard-his words are driven,
wherc'er beneath the sky OF heaven
flown.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Melton for the Judgment Of the Court on
BlaisdolI, EckeIl aud McLaren.
Before Judge Rlatchford.

Melton for the Judgment Of the Court ON
Bla;sdelI Eckell and IIcLareu.
Before Judge Blatchford.
1ne United States Us Alrah Btdasdel J. ). Ec7tel
ana John McLaren-At the opening Of the Court yes
terday Mr.. Courtney United stares District Attorney
addressing the Court, said" Ifyour Honor please,
now give notice that viii. on Monday next, move
that the Of be pronounced upon Avah
Blaisdell, J. j. Eckel and John McLaren, the parties
convicted on the charge Of defrauding the govern
ment.n
Mr. E. d. Mccarthy, one OF counsel for the prison.
crs. desired 10 move for trial liz the case but,
as his associate counsel (Mr. Knox better pre-
pared to argue the motion than he was he would
District Attorney be put or till Wednesday next.
The Court-On what ground do you desire to
argue motion for new triaY
Mr. McCarthy--Un the ground OF your HOnOrs
ruling on peremptory challenges.
arguing that question: The law Is decdsdy agans
you and has been held time alter time. Have
you any other point?
Honor's exclusion OF Mrs. McLarens (the wife Of
one OF the defendants testimony.
The Court will waste no time in having that
question discussed. The law has well settled that
point.
Mr. Courtney-I am prepared to argue any ques-
ton the gentleman may present arising from the
case, but shall insist that further delay be
granted; but that the punishment which the law at
cut to them. therefore now ask your Hon or to
open court on Monday morning, az ten O'Clock,
and pass sentence on these men.
The Court shall do so.
Monday morning. at ten O'Clock, Is fixed for the
passing Of the sentence.
The Stevenson Cotton Case.
On the trial OF this case, the United States Dis
trict Court verdict was directed for the defendant
on the ground that under the Information for the
prosecution no proof had been given showing that
the cotton III question the property Of the
Confederate government Pending the result Of that
trial the property OF the. defendant had been at
tached. Argument ia now made on q motion to dis.
solve that attachment. For the motion, Messrs. J.
=. Ward and Clarence Seward; against Mr.. Simons,
Assistant District Attorney.
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CONFLICT Or AUTHORITY N the nrrtu nAyY yAsu

From the Boston Transcript Jan. al
We learn from Judge Baker. the Naval Solicitor,
Court Of Maine, against Lieutenant Commander
Carpenter and others for alleged obstruction OF the
Deputy sheriff In his attempts 10 serve writs In the
Kiftery Navy Yard have this week been disposed OF
at Saco rs f0ll0ws:-Three OF them have been mol
prosd by the County Attorney, and one OF them car
which holds Its July term In Portland
The Naval Solicitor took the ground that state
courts cannot take co0nixance OF crimes or offences
committed within navy yard limits, upon land pur-
the consent OF the State in which the land lies.
Judge Tapley, In order bring this question ofuris
dctton before the whole court, instructed the jury
to give pro t0Ivnd verdict against Lieutenant Com
mander Carpenter. ruling, for the purpose OF the
trial. that the state courts have concurrent Juris
diction with the federal tribunals.
This question has not been considered open TO dis
ctssi0n since Judge Story, In 1919, In tue United
States Circuit Court on the trial OF C0rnak FOR muir
der committed within the limits OF Fort Adams, In
had Jurisdiction In such cases. Doubtless the su.
preme Court OF the State OF Maine viii so rule II "
should not the will be carried by writ OF error
TO the United States supreme Court
The four prosecutions here referred to were
instituted on complaint OF q deputy sheriff
OF FORK county,. Maine, who refused, when
coming 90 the Navy Yard for the alleged pur-
pose Of serving process 10 exhibit his precept 10
the officer IN command In conformity with the
orders and regulations OF the navy. nut insisted on
roaming at large throughout tue Navy YARD and
aboard ship, searching FOR debtors or pretended VIII
nesses or culnrts. ana arresting sometimes watch
men aud Morknen nj hrs pleasure. ana thus disturb
ing tue labor gangs aud exposing some sl200OoOoo
worth OF public property 70 ever risk against which
guards AID watcHlncn are intended u provide. On
hs refusal ~ exhibit hts pTeccpt be was ordered ont
OF the yard. mud, refusing 10 go was quietly anu WIN
as liltle force ~ possible expelled.
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POLICE IxTELLIGEyGE.

ALLEGED GAMBLER.-Joseph W. Winyare. OF 20
Amty street, caused the arrest ana arraigpment Of
Eugene Riley before Justice bowling yesterday, a
charge OF having won from him at the game OF
faro the sum Of 50, 200 all ut one sitting, In
gambling house on the second floor OF premises on
the southwest corner OF Blocker street and Broad
way, which Is maintained by Riley. The prisoner
was held for trial at the Special Sessions and adj
mitted to bail.
ANOTHER DISHONEST BooKKEEPEa.- Oscar Mus
siner superintendent Of Henry Maillard's establish
ment ON Broadway, appeared before Justice Dodge,
ut the Jefferson Market Police Court. yesterday
morning. and accused julius Eckert, who had been
in his employment as o clerk or bo0kkeeper, Of
beZzling, by virtue OF hs position and appropriang
to his own use during this month the sum OF nifty
four dollars and fifty cents. The accused admitted
his guilt and was committed to answer in default OF
bail.
NOTORIOUS SHoPLTrTER ARREsTED.-Mary An
derson, alias Eliza Wallace alias Eliza Clifford alias
Mary Rogers, alias .Bostonn Mary, alias "Bg'' Mary,
was arrested yesterday in the city OF Philadelphia
by detective Woodbridge, OF the Sixth precinct
held for trial and subsequently baied on the 25th
OF June, 1858, by Justice Shandley, at the Essex
Market Court, on q charge OF having stolen
store or Lake 4 McCreery. al Broadway, and she
sjumped- her bail, and so occasloned the Issue Of
writ FOR her arrest by Mayor Hall, then District
Jourdan, Of the sixth precinct. Search was made
for the woman In vain until recently when the
Captain heard that she was In Philadelphia; so he,
sent Detective woodbridge TO the City OF Brothery
Love, and he proved successful Owing to the fact
that the Court OF General Sessions was closed when
her before Justice Downing, who granted q commit
mcnt. The prisoner was arrested some years ago
by captain Jourdan for shopifting in Broadway,
has also been in the Peniientiary for year FOR the
same offence.
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HIs Operations h Bond strees-Dsraus Al.
tompt to Take IN Omcer's Life.
Yesterday morning o1icer Frank d. Randall, OF the
Fifteenth precinct conveyed to the Jefferson Market
Police Court well dressed intelligent looking man.
Of middle age whom he arrested at an early hour IN
the day on Amity street under peculiar circum-
stances. These persons were accompanied by DIR.
william W. Beach, residing at 35 Bond street, who
charged the prisoner with burglary, and the com.
plant taken In the points to the arrested party
a. . most desperate character, inasmuch a. in his
attempt to escape he endeavored to take the ori-
GERS life, and was only run down. after he had
received . bullet through the hand. The facts in
this case, showing bold attempt TO rob and
willingness to commit murder on the part Of
the desperate are as follows:-Dr Bench testified
that he resides ut the above dwelling, on the
second floor; that he retired az usual on Friday
might amer ocEs ne door but aso q. four O'Clock
aroused him, and, by the aid OF . light, which he
keeps at all times he discovered man near his bed;
started for the door, followed BY the complainant;
the burglar flor such he proved TO bel ran quickly
down stairs through the hall and to the door leading
to the street; as the door was opened the doctor,
who pursued the fugitive had On excellent oppor-
tunity OF scanning his features by the aid OF the
street lamp, but this was but for an instant, ~
the door was quickly shut, and although as quickly
again opened the retreaiing figure Of the villain
was concerned his arrest was hopeless. Suisse
quently the doctor ascertained by inspection that
the house was entered by forcing the bolt and lock
on the outer door.
But now another person appears upon the scene
and hts presence seemed to hare been almost provi-
Dental. Az the doctor shouted 'Stop THEIR at tho
flying burglar his cry was heard by onlcer Randall
alluded 10 above, who was returning In cti-
zen's clothes with his wife and sisterIn-law
They arrived directly opposite the residence
"a the alarm was made. What happened
subsequently, including the burglars arrest
aud his attempt To take the ofcer's life Is well told
IN the adavit OF the latter, which sets forth tnnt
when he heard the alarm he looked across the street
and discovered man standing on the stoop OF the
doctors dwelling in his stocking feet, his shoes
being In his hand At once he left the steps and
hastily crossed the street. followed By the officer,
who left his ladies'. when within about i've feet OF
him he told MIN 10 STOP but the burglar turned and
asked 10 threatening voice ',Do you want 10 he
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-24

II may not be generally known that the smallpox
In very malignant form has been raging for several
months past In the CITY OF san Francisco the cpl
dcmic has extended TO a greater or less extent TO
nearly every part of California and In the adjoining
state OF Nevada. In some localitiesfor instance, In
Monterey and Santa Cruz counties-the population
has been actually decmated, and in consequence
feeling or uneasness obtains that disurbs society
to It's very foundations. The victims to the terrible
malady In San Francisco can be counted by hun.
reds and 1t develops itself such horrible aspect
that the nearest OF kin fy from the bedside Of the
patient. Interments take place during night, and
the minds OF the living are continually nlled with
apprehension.
In a great city Ike New York where so many alb
sorbing questions are ever arising attention can be
hardly Withdrawn to consider matters relating to
sanitary questions In distant part of the republic.
In san Francisco land we speak on the best and
most reliable authority yellow nags are to be seen
on every street. aud the heartless and rude work OF
the undertaken for In OF smallpox the work ts
1 The city authorizes adopted every expsdent to
check the spread Of the epidemic AT crst was de-
tern IN 70 90 a snd time the syS
TEN was carried ont The very name OF pest house
caused fright 70 the community and u was changed
10 that OF hospital number OF ladies, known as
Sisters OF Mercy volunteered their services nurses
which were promptly accepted and measures adopted
antine. The epidemic still increased and IT would
appear that during the last month the deaths In San
Francisco were i've hundred, the population OF
the city being only hundred and thirty thousand.
This Is most unusual mortality and its extent is
entirely caused by smallpox. tits well understood
that no city in the world is favored with more sa-
lubrious climate than the metropolis OF the Pacific.
Among the first steps taken by the San Francisco
authorities was that OF afording an opportunity to
all Of being vaccnated, and they subsequently made
vaccination compulsory. Over twenty physicians
were employed for this purpose and the disease still
spread. Less than month since 1t was found that
incubation was no safeguard. and the conclusion
arrived at was that the vaccine matter used was or
no value at least that it had not the qualities II
possessed 10 other countries.
Cannot our physicians in New York send to the
Pacific coast good vaccine NATTER az to arrest the
terrible maady and earn for themselves the graft.
tude Of the peopef California Is destitute OF IL, and
every acquainted with medicine knows that the
employment OF the matter IL the only mode Of stop
ping the ravages OF the smallpox. 20
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Offering materially from others in its immediate VI

differing materially from others In It's immediate w.
clnity.
No. 1 Is occupied by Mrs. NJ. A. Cushman. II Is q
four story brown stone house, with bar windows
dence. Tie ground connected with this residence
extends through to Thirty nth street
~ SRs BY Mi io Gsgs the
the ground also extends through TO Tnirty.ffth
street. Mr.. Mclean keeps several horses and car
No. o Is an extra large brown stone dwelling, built
upon lot which also extends through and IS occu-
a ey MT ne n
No. IL In Q large brown stone residence, lately
occupied by Mr.. James Hurry, but recently pur-
No. Is Is the residence Of Mrs. H0bbey, and Is q
fine brown stone edince. Mrs. Hobbey also keeps
No. 80 is e Occupied by Mr.. R. witthaus. the Ger
man importer. The house is an extra large one
with brown stone front. high stoop and al modern
improvements A stable Ia attached 70 the rear or
horses
No As is another fine brown stone residence, occu-
pied by Mr.. John d. Jones, the president OF the
Atlantic Marine Insurance Company. Mr. Jones
also rejo,ces IN private carriage and team Of
No. ais occupied by Mr.. Roosevelt, One house.
one Of the Aston row; and next door, at No. =, Mr.
The residence OF Mr.. Rufus II. Hatch is also on
the same side Of Thirty fourth street. Mr.. Hatch
keeps horses and Carriages and is the owner OF the
No 81 East Thiry ourth street Ii the residence OF
Mr. John NJ. T0bin, the broker. The house ia fine
is the residence s' q Mr. Robert r. wets
the Pearl street merchant. The house Is very
handsome one and dt to be the home of the repre-
sentative OF one Of the old Knlckerb0cker families.
MT. WIllets keeps his horses in private stable In
| the rear Of the house.
THIRTY FIFTH STREET.
NO. a. q fine brown stone residence handsomely
furnished, with high stoop and improvsed entrance
is occupied by Mr. John J. Wilets. This gentleman
Keeps carriage and horses and has private stable
| just Oh Thirty -ilfth street.
No. - Is a very elegant and unique dwelling with
White marble front and higa sio0p. II Is occupied
| by Mr.. George c. Allen. the Jeweer
No. 30 ~ the residence OF Mr.. J. 3. Fellows, and IL
| also very elegant white marble residence This
gentleman's stable, which Is situated in Thirtyirsi
street, Is OF the finest III the city, aud lie Is well
\ known az the owner Of stylish four-in- hand team
| so. As is occupied by Mr.. Philip g. Weaver the
| cloth merchant. IL IL four story and basement
brown stone 'front.' house with all modern improve
| ments. Mr.. Weaver owns a handsome turnout. a
par oil bay carriage horses and several fast trotters
HIS stables are situated Ia the vicinity Of his resi-
| dcnce
| No. rs Eas; Thirty-ffth street the residence o
| Mr.. James NJ Dunbar the dry goods merchant. The
house Is OF the finest on the east side Of tn,
| leet and is 1n.shed very elegantly.
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Average temperature for the past week. 3347
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEErHs.-For the week
ending Yesterday noon there were in the city 40
deaths, 1853 marriages and 225 births.
AID FOR THE Professionalism McCloskey is TO
deliver a discourse at st. Patriots Cathedral this
evening, the proceeds OF which are to be Tor the
benefit OF the poor attended.by the Society OF st.
Vincent de Paul.
THE BARCLAY STREET FIRE-The fire at the store
OF Mr.. Haverty bookseller, No. l Barclay street, has
destroyed 500 900 worth OF goods The entire stock
was worth $50 900, but Mr.. Haverty only insured
for $4,000 in the Kings County Fire Insurance
Company.
FIRE IN WATER srREEr.-At four O'Clock yester-
day afternoon fire was discovered in the three
story frame building No. $50 Water street. owned by
William Colgan, and occupied by Martin Churchill
as o sailors boarding house. Churchill claims loss
on stock Of 1000. The damage to the building
$500. Stock was uninsured.
FERRYBoAT CoLLIsIoN.-Yesteriay morning, as
the ferryboat Clinton making her ten minutes
past nine O'Clock trip from Wall street, Brooklyn,
steamtug ran into her abaft the paddle wheel and
carried away portion OF the wood work Of the
cabin. Great excitement prevailed among the pas
sengers
SUDDEN DEATHs.-Co Coroner Keenan, held an inquest
yesterdayover the bodyof Catharne Daley aged thirty
ve and native Of Ireland who died suddenly yester
day from natural causes. Coroner Flynn held an
inquest Yesterday In sianty in Fortyfrst street,
between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, over the re-
mains OF John Brennan, aged forty. and native Of
Ireland, who died suddenly yesterday.
AcCrDENTs.--John Druan, living in Fifty-seventh
street, between Second and Third avenues. had his
right thigh badly fractured yesterday by a stone
striking him. He was sent to St. Luke's Hospital.
John Murphy, an engineer in the building corner OF
Hester and Centre streets, yesterday fell on an oil
can the point OF which penetrated ms 6owe IN
house.
DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES AT WARD SCHOOL
No. A large number OF the friends Of the scholars
OF Grammar School No. 4, in the Thirteenth ward,
assembled Mt the school Friday last to assist AT
the distribution OF semi-annual certificates OF
merit to the deserving pupils. Commissioners
Small and Coop, Inspector Tice and Trustees DR. J.
II. Irwin and J. F. Ellery were present and briefly
addressed the pupils. very pleasing programme OF
exercises had been prepared and was gone through
with In the different departments. The musical per-
formances In the female department were remark
ably fine, and Misses Mary Br1tton, Emeline West
Leona Hutchinson, LYDIA Blair L0ttie Lewis, Ella
Burhaus and Mary Comcsky received manv compi.-
meats for the entertainment they had afforded.
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NIiscegesafion-Petif Larceny.
Refora Jusficp DoWliuU.

Miscegeaaaion-Petif Larceny.
Before Justice Bowling.
The calendar OF cases In this court was unusually
hight yesterday morning, being but twenty-one for
petit larceny I'VE for assault and battery aud four
for MINOR offences The court, too, was not % full
m usual.
INCARCERATION.
Elizabeth Fields, q white woman when washed,
accused George Carr canary-colored gentleman, Of
pucking her fur tIppet from her while she was enjoy
ting her usual evening promenade. George In de-
fence stated that the woman was living with him as
his wife; that he supported her, and that the tppet
was purchased with funds drawn from his exchequer.
From the evidence given Justice Downing thought
that the head ana 'front.' OF Othellos ofending being
n rough seizure OF his own property, his tale was
more acceptable than that OF the gentle Desdenona,
ana accordingly let him go on his way rejoicing.
PETIT LARCENY.
John Reilly and Hugh Connolly, charged with
stealing i've dollars IN pennies from Frederick Bliss
were each sentenced to six months In the PeniteD-
tiary.
Frank Emerson accused by Thomas KeoQh OF
stealing q pair OF boots was acquitted, but was
afterwards sentenced to SIX months In the Peniten-
tiary for carrying murderous weapon.
Catharine Mckay, an old 0jcnder was sent to the
Island for four months for stealing clothing from
Charles Walker.
Bridget Everett, who enjoys long acquaintance