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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-19
COURT or SPECIAL SESSIONS.
Count Rudolph Leon, ID. Il. A. TIA Family
Eeud-A Rowdy Punished.

Count Rudolph Leon, ID. Il. A. TIA Family
Eeud-A Rovdy Punished.
Before Justice Kelly.
The calendar OF the Court Of Special Sessions yes
terday showed an unusually large array OF cases
OF petit larceny and assaults. The proceedings were
marked by the appearance Of scion OF the aristo-
cracy, who was charged by plebeian hackman
with having used his vehicle for several consecu-
tive hours without Offering to pay for the luxury,
and by two other cases OF interest.
COUNT RUDOLPH LEON.
A bewhiskercd, bold and fashonaDy attired swell,
who CLAIMED to be Count Rudolph Leon appeared to
answer the charge Of obtaining free ride under false
pretences. He had, seemed, condescended to hire
the chariot OF John e. Brown. vulga fella OF the
Jehu persuasion, to drive him through the Park;
but when his critical eye had been satisfied
with the arrangements OF that beautiful resort and
the humble petition or the obliging Brown for the
customary stamps ana went on his way rejoicing
The proprietor of the hack, however was disgust
rested
Twiriing his cane and oglno the Justice with his
quizzing glass, the noble Count awaited the result
"Where ala you come fromr asked Justice
Kelly.
s'from where you sent me, to be sure"
"Blackwels Island,n replied the Count, with
From further evidence in the case it appeared to
the Justice that 1t would be proper to have an IN
qniry into the Counts sanity, and he was accord
FAMILY FEUD
Louisa Tappy appeared against VIM. Heghtman.
whom she charged with beating her about the head
and face. Quite q number OF witnesses We're exam
ined for the prosecution ami Defence and from the
rather conflicting testimony it appeared that 1t
one OF those family ieuds which, Judging from the
number OF cases brought before this court, are OF
daily occurrence in the city. Blows were given and
names used in the row inoiscminately. The fact OF
the assault On Louisa was fully proved, and William
was consequently mucted In the sum Of twenty-five
dollars.
CAUTION TO ROwDrEs.
As Mr.. Edward Rowland accompanied by his
wife, was passing through Catharlne street on Sun
day evening Thomas Clifton and some other rufians
pushed HIM or the sidewalk, endeavOred to trip up
the lady and robbed Mr.. Rowland Of q watch and
chain. When demonstrated with Clifton took up q
brick and struck Mrs. Rowland q violent blow on
the forehead, INJECTING severe wound.
clifton, who was BROUGHT up for trial, said ne re-
sided at II Catharinc street. He made a lame ex-
for his conduct and did not seem the least sur
prised when Justice Kelly sentenced him to six
months in the Penitentiary.
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COURT or uYzR AID TERMIRsR.
The Tieman Observation-Disclosures Sent 10 the
State Prison far Two Years.


State Prison far Two Years.
Before Judge Barnard.
me People, &C., rs. george GreeniaQ.-The pri-
soner Greening was indicted for homicide OF the
degree OF murder IN the first degree for having in
December last taken the life OF Patrick Herman In
liquor store az Forty-frst street and Tenth avenue
by s.abbng him 10 the chest with knife, producing
instant DEATH AT the opening or the court yesterday
morning District Attorney Garyin said that he was
ready lOs trial IN this case.
peared as counsel for the prisoner. Before jury
was empanelled counsel for the prisoner said that
the prisoner was willing to plead TO granddaughter IN
the third degree.
District Attorney Garvin said that by permission
OF the Court he would accept the plea. The prisoner
then withdrew his plea OF not guilty and pleaded
guilty to manslaughter IN the third degree.
Mr.. McCleiand then said-May It please yonr
Honor, altera consultation with my associate, Mr..
KNITTING. and the prisoner. we advised the prisoner
TO offer that plea, whicn has been accepted. Your
Honor is aware that the punishment to be innicfed
Is discretionary with me Court therefore de-
sire TO call Jour Honor's attention 10 some facts
to The mercy OF the Court. Mr. McCleland then said
that the pr soner was an Old man, nearly sixty years
OF age, and up to this unfortunate occurrence had
borne an excellent character that the deceased COM
menced the difficulty by annoying the prisoner, and
rnat, while In the heat OF passion, he inflicted that
blow which unfortunately resulted In DEATH and for
which no one was more sorry than the prisoner him
self, and hoped the Court would infict mercifui
sentence.
dicted for homicide Of the degree OF murder by the
Grand jury. and yon have offered through your
counsel a plea OF a minor degree OF the offence,
which tie Court has accepted. You had no right
10 take that mans life and had you not been accus
toned 10 carry knife you would not be here today.
There Is no doubt that the deceased was somewhat
In fault, but that did not justify you In putting a
knife into his heart. In passing sentence shall take
into consideration your age and also the fact that
you had, it is true, provocation; but must teach
you and the rest Of the lawlcss portion OF this
muniIy that You shall not carry dangerous weapons.
The sentence OF the Court IL that be confined In
the state Prison for two years. The court then AL
yourned until Monday next al ten O'Clock.
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TIE ssD ROCK Oowal rsActDy.
Particulars Of the shocking Afairs-Gonfcs-
sion Of the Murderer.

sion Of the Murderer.
Correspondence Of the Des Moines Iowa) Reeisterl
While was snow-bound In Monroe gathered ali
the Information 70 be had In regard tnat horrible
murder which occurred hear Red Rock few days
Ego seems t lnaI sna s, nsa s w ns NM
not live with hun. aud he loved hor dearly ne
could not see her live With others; and he says he
could think OF nothing short OF death 10 her and
himself aso lie says In has confession that after
having some words VITA hs wife IN the sitting
room, that she got up AMI started for = bed
her. whel MS moherin-iaw interfere1 that
he took up q chair and struck her his mother
in-lawl OIL the head. knocking her down. he
then told her TO leave the house or he would
Kill her Too. He then went into the bedroom
where his wife was, and when she Jaw MN
coming In she ran out. when he caiighl her around
the waist with his left arm aud putting the revolver
close to the back OF her head he fred killing her In
stantly. lie then lay down by her side, and putting
lie pistol 10 his neal snapped all the caps on the re-
naming barrels, but none would explode. Throwing
the revolver away nc took kniie ne had provided
made deep and ugly wound, cutting the windppe
half OH and many small arteries, but bis cutting
was All done directly under the chin he did not
reach the main Jugular. When hts windpipe was
cut his breathing became difficult aud At times
as the hood from small veins ran IN stranguIa-
ton ensued 50, according TO his own feelings he
Imagined death would soon release his suferinug
one of his little children, but q few years ola
the house came and laid down between them'
where u was found by the persons who first
reached the house. suca scene 1.-THE poor inno-
father and mother--the mother dead and the father
gasping last brcasa that linked him to the Grid.
only a step 20 eternity.
The author % all this .sorrow ana wickedncss il
st avc. Tie converscs freely; says he IL not sorry
for what ne has done, and only regrets that he did
not succeed IN putting an end to himself Also lie
SAYS his wife was good woman, one QHkbe dearest
and 'oveliest IN sli the world, and that has gone
straight 70 Heaven, and II he only had died with her
be w0uld have gone there too. lie had no intention
81 killing or hurting any one but himself and wife.
A preliminary examination was held, and he was
bound over ~ court. Not being able to be removed
y Jail At Newton q guard was placed over MIN IN !
me hotel af Red Rock. where lac now lIes. !
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The yelocipedc mania seems to have taken a DIES.
perate hold on the American mind. and the fertility
OF invention always shown by the mechanics OF thus
country IS prominently conspicuous Ia regard to the
velocipcde. The Patent once In Washington Is hte
rally overwhelmed with applications for patents for
different mote OF these vehicles.
Since the machine frst began to attract general
plcaslun5 for patents have been entered aud the
same number OF models have been deposited with
the Examiner. ~ these forty-1ye models have been
examined and patents for them issued. Twelve
Others are now under examination. one hundred
and twenty three caveats, notices that patents will
be applied for. nave been led. From the "a to the
9th OF this month there seyenty-three appllca-
lions and caveats received.
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cry COURT.
Action 10 Recover the Value Of Work DO,
Before Judge Thompson.

Action to Recover the Value Of Work Done.
Before Judge Thompson
John Ra,yer Us. John N. Eite.-Paintiff. car
penter took contract to do the work on five
houses building by defendant In Brooklyn, 4. d. for
the sum OF s775o but finding in the progress of his
work that he had made mistake in calculating the
value OF mason's materials and that he could not do
the Job for the sum named in the contract, applied
TO the defendant and was released from It's terms
time and labor during the time that he was at work.
The defence set up was that the defendant had BY
mistake paid the plaintiff $1,746 10 more for the
work he actually did than ne was to have for the
entire job when completed, and this sum was set no
as q counter claim. Case still on.
Decision.
NorslanG ct al. Us. Meddo,cnev ct G.-Actson
maintained ami hen enforced.
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TINE HOMICIDE N TIVE TwEsrFrH wAsu.

Coroner keenan, yesterday proceeded to The resi-
dencc Of Peter Mcdonald, No. ls3 West Thirtytnird
street, the man said have been fatally beaten by
James Mcdonald, or Medium, as fully reported IN
yesterdays HERALD, FOR the purpose OF taking his
ante mortem statement but, being partially oblivi.
0us he was unable TO give 1t. The statement o.
the occurrence, as related BY Mcdonald 20 friend
living In the same house, was taken, and Will be
found below
James Mcdonald worked for me for four DAYS.
when discharged him; on the Goth or January he
came 70 my shop and caught hold ofmc by the collar
OF my vest with his hand and caught my nose be-
struck me On the head with a earning hammer: be-
fore got up be struck again the side OF the head
with pair oftor4s; he hi rue again with the tonss
and struck about three ncnes OF iesh out OF INV left
him.
Mcdonald Is lying at the point OF death.
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NEW YORK CITY.
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT couar-ca,mIHAl BRANCH.


The Alleged McHenry Perjury Casc-Thc
Character Of Our Government Onicials by
One Of Themselves.
Before Judge Benedict.
Tae United states Us. John d. McHenrr.-Thc trial
of this case was resumed yesterday, with testi-
mony Tor the defence principally directed TO Affect
the principal witnesses for the prosecution evidence
as to their credbility and Veracity. The first WIT
ness called to the stand was
Bernard Hess, who testified that he was an officer
OF internal revenue, detailed to ferret out frauds
committed AGAINST the department in this city; knew
hariand, the witness for the prosecution, ana
Deputy Commissioner OF Internal Revenue; knew
ms general reputation for truth was bad; knew his
Iepuiation IN that regard was bad; ne lHess) would
not believe him on oath.
Cr0ss-examlned--Harland had delayed aud OBJ
sruced him In ferretng out frauds; his estimate OF
haflanu'S Character was based on Information ne
had received from what ne had heard and from
MS (witnes,D own personal knowledge OF him in his
Redirect-Knew s. n. Pike, the other principal
Witness for the prosecution; knew him In connec-
Bought and ~ od wssey ess @ n S
'goveinme tax; from his knowledge OF his (Pike's
character would not believe him on oath.
InolnaS WILDWOOD examlned-HaS been assessor
u the Third Collection district In Brooklyn know
Deputy Commissioner Hariand; would not believe
him on oath when his interest was at stake.
Henry u. Bunster next testified for the defence
was liquor dealer doing business In Fulton street
N this city; liquor in which he was interested was
Sezcu by the government officials; his store was
Also seized IN February 1865 subsequently his pro-
perry was released.
Counsel proceeding in the examination OF the wit
ness desired TO show that witness property was re-
leased through the acceptance OF Dribe on the part
OF iiarland the commissioner, but the Court inter-
posed aud the questions were ruled out.
Counsel then read from the testimony reported
stenographically OF Pike taken before Commissioner
Osborn, and poln,ed out discrepancies between the
testimony gwen by HIN on that 0ccasl0n and his tes
tinony previously given in the Rollins case before
Commissioner Gutnlan.
Samuel n. Pike recalled and testified that he was at
his opera house the whole OF the day which 10 was
charged by Mcienry that he handed Harland q
check IN the Office IN Cedar street.
AT this stage Of the case the further hearing OF 1t
was postponed consequence OF the Illness OF Judge
Bcnedict, till ten O'Clock tomorrow.
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Going Beyond Jail Manifestations Asatnss fhs
Sheriff of Kings County.
Before Judge Gilbert.
Eieane Laurent Us. PntrtcE CumpbeH.-The de-
PENDANT in this case is the Sheriff OF Kings county,
who, at the expiration Of the official term OF his pre-
decessor received from him the bonds OF two sure
ties OF one zachariah Coleman, who had given bail
not 60 beyond the jail limits Of Kings county until
the debt held against him by the PLAINTIFF In
this action and Albert de Pennevet now de-
ceased then copartners as wine merchants,
should be satisfied, the amount Of the
claim being S77s 49, Judgment was nrst
obtained against COleman's prOnerty: but no pro-
therenpon issued against CoIeman's body, ana he
was taken into custody Of the Sheriff ana released
upon the terms indicated above: i soon transPlse1
that Coleman was In the habit OF going to New YORK
frequently. thereby making the Sheriff liable, ana
through him his bondsmen. In order to take any
bond it was necessary to serve summons upon the
Sheriff at time when Coleman was actually beyond
the Interest," or the paini resident q Williams
burg. just as he was about starting for the
District on the path Of June, discovered Coleman ,
street ferry. Delaying for moment hrs start Tor In
Western District he fastened to his once, informed
his track with instructions watcn him during his
absence. The attorney himself took q summons ann
started quest Of the Sheriff; found him at the jail
and served the summons at one minute past twelve
O'Clock. T;ae spy following up Coleman saw him IN
New York two minutes before twelve, at distance
OF more than two minutes from the ferry. the de-
PENDANTS admitted that Coleman was IN New YORK
that day. but not at that hour and set M az Iur
Their defence that Coleman had permission rom
plaintiff or his agent to leave the limits. AS TO the
permission Coleman was the only witness AZ TO Ms
whereabouts at twelve O'Clock ne destined tnat ne
was in Williamsburg and in this statement was cor
roborated BY several witnesses The questions Of
permission and Of the whereabouts 81 Coleman al
the time OF the service of the sun m0as were the
only ones submitted to the jury verdict not yes
rendered.
D. P. Barnard for plaintiff; E. D. Culver and Judge
defendant !.
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No cgcess q pam aImiea, 70 allow any prisoner
while In bis custody 70 e,&r any house bsrroom.
Two 0mcen s u 1eatonod ouiside the room door
% keep the paass eay saing the clear and
Ing 10 the sburt.
No persoh win be allowed 70 hold conversation with
OF the Court
No officer attached 10 the viii be allowed absen
himself unless he Recorder City judge
and then in all he must report the to the
tain.
The captain will keep Of attendance OF each
and a. the end Of each term present the same 10 the
JOHN X. HAcKETT, Recorder,
CUNNING y. BEDFORD, Jr., City Judge.
NEW YORK, Feb. IL, 1859. ~
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THE LABOR QUESTION.

The Book Printers Strikc-Nlceting Of the
Employers.
The employing printerS held meeting yesterday
afternoon, at the Astof Hods, and adopted the fol-
lowing annexed scale Of prices for composition dis
tribution and CORRECTION
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COURT cALENDAa-rHIs DAY.

John X. Hackett..-1he people vs.. Thomas Grady,
robbery; James Baker, grand larceny; Jonn Dana
her, larceny: Charles Denkage grand larceny; Celia
Wiett, grand larceny; Richard Dunn, Thos. Grady.
grand larceny; Thomas McMahon burglary; De-
sidenO Gonzales, felonious assault, continued.
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE WEATHER YEsrERDAy.-The following record
viii show the changes In the temperature for the
past twenty four hours as indicated by the thermo
meter at Hudnut's pharmacy, HERALD Building
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BROOKLYN CITY.
THE COGRTs.
SUPREME cousT-cRcuH.

Grand and petit jurors have been summoned for
this court for the 81 Of March next
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COURT cAlsSpAa-IHls DAY.

SUPREME ouRr-CIRcUTr.-Nos. o.s. 2s1, 2s2,
2s3 ga, 2s5, 2ss goo, 29l 202 295' ~ 40 Io'
2eS, 29e 3ol, 800, l62, 1872. 265. seAr
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ton and ca,culafcd to some extent 70 Temporarily
mjure the real Miss hcvicker the popular arus's -
Booths theatre.
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English and German, common
matter. .......... ............
Latin and Spanish, common
mhttPg. ....-..........
French, Italian, or Portuguese
Greek, when made up. ........
Hebrew, with points.
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Manuscript. Reprtni.
Sold. LcnSed. Solid. Le1iiei
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ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition
IN will be presented to the Board of County
Commissioners Of Douiphan County, Kansas,
at the January term. 1859. Of said Board, ask
ing for an order Of. reviewing or relocating q
County Road. commencing At the Highland
and Iowa Point road. on line between the
south east and southwest quarters of section
eleven, running vest to the south east correr
OF tbs north vest quarter Of section eight, in
Iowa To.nship: Also, to change the High.
land aud Falls City State Road. commencing
at the angle on the vest line OF the south east
quarter Of section eight, in said Township,
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Of the north vest quarter Of section eight.
thence vest 70 the School House on Cedar
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Bridge. where aid Highland and Falls City
State Road erosses said CedR Geek. -
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