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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
ALLEGED IRREGULAR COMMITMENT

Henry ID. Layton, who had been committed
by Commissioner Osborn to await the action Of the
Grand Jury on a charge Of selling counterfeit frao
toual currency with intent defaud the United states,
WIS bron rht before Judge Benedict writ OF habeas
corpus and the proceedings before the Commissioners
brought before the same Judge writ oi c0rnif, for
tho purpose % obtaining tue prisoners dschafSe on te
grounds that the warrant OK commitment OF the Connis
siuuer was defective. In not naming the Ofnse alleged
TO have been committed, there being nothing
on the fnce OF the commitment referring 10 or charging
any felony; that the warrant not under either the
oaih or seal OF the Commissioner the length of
time OF Imprisonment specified other than To await the
action OF the Grand jury" when 10 was claimed was too
udedutte and further, that the evidence taken before
the Commissioner not sufficient 10 warrant tho
prisoner being held the evidence simply showing thas
The prisoner offered counterfeit money for sale 10 cran
parties, "a counterfeit money, which, II was claimed
was no oiense. Judge Benedict reserved his decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
SENTENCE FOR MURDER.

Owen Hand, convicted of the murder OF
James O'Donue. was sentenced In the Kings County
Court OF oyer and Tormiher. Saturday, by Judge OH
bert. 10 viii he remembered that Hand murdered ODOr-
nell by stahbing him with knife, at the Brooklyn Gas
Works, IN SOutn Brooklyn, the lth OF August last In
passing sentence, Judge Gilbert said; "IOu tried
this crime under great fairness.
and by Jury Of your sclcctOugcntlemen OF intel
hgence and high characteristic gave your ease "a
careful and conscientious examination. The faats
proved against you leave no doubt that you deliber
atey took the life Of ODOnuel: that you intended 70
H. and that Ia the eye OF the law, Is murder and
nothing else The preext that you did IL In selfdefense
has foundation Whatever In point Of fact. There was
pTOvOcaOn. and ODOnneli was unettned; he had no
means by him whereby 90 ct any serious injury upon
YOU You had that knife aud upon rejecting upon that
evidence convinced that yOu had 40 for this pre-
medated purpose We only make these remarks for the
purpose OF convincing you that al attempts 70 excite syn
pathy. induce review Of yOur case, VIII probably
prove frutless You must consider yourself therefore,
doomed man, and prepare yourself for death at once
The OF the Court that you be confined In the
County jail TIL Friday, the 81 day OF December ana
upon that day, between the hours Ot O'Clock III the
morning and o'clock IN the afternoon you Do hanged ~
the meek until you dead"
The prisoner, who received his sentence with the
utmost compOsure, was then removed ~ jail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
ALoTTERY CASE.

John Lindauer was placed on trial in the
United States Circuit Court saturday, before Judge
Benedict. on an indictment charging him with doing
business - lottery dealer az No %! Chrysest, with
ont uayirg the special tax required by law. From the
evidence it did not appear clear whether ne pecu-
manly interested In the profits aud losses OF the bust
Lewis Lndauer the brother OF defendant testified
that he Gewis) paid the rent o. the lottery Office ana
that the defendant merely received for hs services
on the other hand t shown that the defendant had
made statements effect mat he interested In
the business Judge Benedict charged that II the de-
feudaut was found TO be supply clerk, he must DO
acuutted aud further charged that person might sell
lottery tickets commission, II the commission vas
allowed as wages aud sti be merely clerk, and not be
amenabe ia the eye OF the law being engaged or con-
cecd business OF lottery dealing. This construc
tun of the law Is very important IN view Of the great
number OF arrests OF lottery ticket vendors that have
recently taken place. nearly all o. whom claim TO lbs
clerks. ANA DO being extremely difficult 70 prove WHO are
the principals The jury after a buef absence found
the defendant not guilty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
A NEW POINT OF PRACTICE.

Ed,rip 4. Bradley and George g. CHrrier agt.
Charles Truar.-supreme Court-Chambers-Botoro Jus
tce CnrdozoThe facts In this case are somewhat pecu
liar The plaintiffs allege that in the month Of Arril.
1868 the defendant bought 90 their place Ot business No.
Dry-st certain doors. sashes and blinds with which
10 furnish house that be was building aud for the price
OF which ne sued. Judgment entered by default.
The plaintiffs had the default opened representing that
they were copartners aud that the member OF their m
claim was given the attorney for suit, otherwise the
attorney would have been informed ~ the raudUlens
REPRESENTATION before entering Jud gment Leave was
given the plaintiffs 10 serve an amended complaint.
which the defendant answered and was arrested for
frauduleniy representing himself worth $4,000 when
In reality he was iusOlyCut The defendant moved 10
yacate the order Of arrest the merits and on The
ground OF r guarity In obtaining the order after Judg
men had been entered. The motion denied ou tbs
ground that issue had been joined, and that the do
fcndlut had elected consider the matter as pcidfs
aud not res jfdcdr. Horace Graves Tor plaintiffs, aud
opposed TO tAc motion: T. d. Gilbert for defendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
ST. LUKE's HOSPITAL.

Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of the
founding st. Lues HOSPITAL and the chapel OF the IN
sttuton was crowded In the afternoon with people inter
ested In hearing the customary reports and In witnessing
the celebration Several chdroR inmates OF the Hospi-
tai sang sundayschoo hymn at the opening. and after
the reading OF the Protestant Episcopal service by the
Rev MIR Keith OF Philadelphia, Dr. John Cotton smith
read the report 81 the Managers FOR the year, from which
that the whole number Of patients cared Tor
was go Of whom G93 cured or DISCHARGED l3 ded
and 10 remain. The report explains that the hummer oI
deaths was large because unlike Bellevue most of their
cases were pulmonary and HDUrahe Iley Get very lev
OF the accidents which continually happening. The
police always take such 10 Bellevue though bey
d1ppeu la the Immediate vicinity % 80. Luxe r.
10 prevent such things in future they have informed the
Board of Police Commissioners that they are ready 10 re-
celye patients az any time The new wing OF the bu III
ing which h4s been lately ht'hcd cost s.Ol Oh Whc1
$1,000 was special fund from Nj Thomas buGncy' ana
II 900 income from last year The report compliments
the staff Oi ply -cians and gives let OF numerous en-
dowmeuts received among the names OF the glycrs or
which are John II. A,pluWJ, hr-. JulA ward harper
widow OF James Harper, aud several Others DIT NOT
read annual report Of the Treasurer showing mat the
receipts were SJ8gis 90 and the current eAptuot a
81 80 o. excess OF expenses over receipts Of sDCO
The Physicians report showed gratifying stare OF Ar
fairs az ii also that OF the rupernehdcnt ana PASTOR
d. MuhleBberg Bishop Potter and other reverend
gentlemen delivered short addresses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
ATTEMPTED MURDER BY JIMMY THE LUG.

James Quinnin, alias Jimmy the Lug" on
Friday last started out with two companions OF the
Twentieth Ward to have good time by attacking In
offensive citizens and raising generally. After
nights debauch they stopped at oyster saloon on
Eighth-aye Thirty-ffthst. where they acted
bUisterOuSy that the proprietor called in Officer Wceden
OF the Twentieth Precinct to have them elected. The
officer succeeded In persuadng them leave but when
just outside the door. the Lug" drew hve-barreled
officer, the ball just grazing his The Lug and his
companions then down Thirty fOurh-st pursued by
Officer Weeden, and the latter approached within
four feet Of the ugtves their chief turned and fired
again, but fortunately AGAIN without effect the desper
ado being too drunk 10 steady aim. officer Nc
DeruOtt. hearing Officer Meedens calls for assistance,
Joined IN the pursuit. but when crossing the street. STUN
bled and fell against the railroad track The Lug
ing the officer fall, aimed with what precision he could
aud fired but the bullet struck paving stone labor
ing man, Patrick Campbell, seeing the danger,
attempted 10 secure the lug" who shot
at him also, and with like result.
The rOWdies finally into alleyway Thirty
third.st followed by the officers, who struck down the
Lug" as he about to make another attempt to kill
Officer McDermott and secured him after desperate
struggle The prisoner taken TO Jefferson Market
Police Court yesterday, before Justice Ledwth, and
TIE accused said upon examination that he % years
age born In Ireland lived at No ass West Thirty
third-st., and was hackdryer by occupation When
questioned his guilt or innocence he said that he
was drunk and did not know what lac was about, but
supposed the charges true. The magistrate refused
to accept ball. and the Lug" or Qunnin was fully com
mitted Tor trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
THEFT OF JEwELRY-A SINGULAR CASE.

On Saturday morning last, Detective Tully
arrested in Philadelphia young named Nelson j.
Bradley, lately employed in at No 10 summtst
Brooklyn, and brought him to this city. In July last
Bradley formed the acquaintance OF Mrs. Hattie g.
knight OF No. Al Frstave this city, during excursion
" ROckaway, and afterward made her several visits on
Monday evening last he called Mrs Knight and after
eonversng with her for short time he suddenly left the
house the plea OF Illness In few moments after eav
worth Of iewelry aud wallet containing e25. Detective
Tully found Bradley atNo904 South fteenths Phadel
phis where he passing under the of Carey
In his possession was found the missing ewery The
cused Is locked up az Police Headquarters and will be
taken before Justice Dowling az the fombs today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
1rncMENr vAcArEp-PRAcrIcE

Thomas Egdn agt. james HooRcy.-Supcrior
Court specal Term-Beiore Judge Jones-Thc plaintiff
claimed $500 for legal services rendered by him to aad for
the defendant The defendant retained counsel to APP
near for him. An answer not being served I'D llnc'
Judgement was entered by default. aud the sheriff. upon
m Execution issued To hun the Judgment levied upon
he d.fendapt's dislCry. motion was then made 10
set aside the Judgment aud thar PENDANT have leave 20
nppear aud defend, and for substitution oi attorneys
Ar Argument the Court decided that as judgment LAD
beeu entered there need oi motion Tor sGbstr
tuition OF attorneys and the Court decided 10 ALLOW inc
defendant TO defend upon payment OF costs ahd us
bursements and submit 10 n reference. a. H. hcaNcJ
for the motion; Geo Douglass ana Mr. Kent opposed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
TIE NATIONAL wATCn co. W.. HOWARD.
The following Is the affidavit of Mr.. White
I'm t,ia nnsn and tho lnlnnation by Indgo Only:

In this case and the injunction by Judge DAILY;
Daniel W. white being sworn SAYS that the letters
C. o. d. compose modern mercantile phrase anu are
when used In connection with the shipment OF goods,
generally and universally understood To mean collect on
delivery; that by means Of that mOue OF shpheht
nnmer1ns dlsposed peraona send into the country,
aud particularly great distances IRON the metropolis
and to California later advertising extensively tha hey
viii se genune OF jewery and watchcsl, spurious
articles OF ewelry aud spurious and worthless watches
by reason whereof the crednlOus ana nhsuscuns are
Observation-Disclosures aud their goods INTO disrepute that IN
order 10 keep the character OF the watches manufae
trci Inv the plaintiff the plaintiff has been compelled
make gements with all dealers who act for the
paint In selling the said Egn watches, that they shall
nnt aell said watches the g. o. d. pan ana that the
Allegations ~ forth the complaint are true, &c.
The following Ia the injunction order:
Court OF Common Pleas for the city ana County OF
New-York-The National Watch Company OF Elgn, iii
nois agt. Joseph r. Howard and Edward L. Howard
Injunction by OrderIt appearing satisfactorily To me,
by the affidavit Of Daniel W. white and the Complaint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
sURroGArEs couRT-KrNGs COUNTY.

WILLS PRovED.-George lIunold, Henry karp,
Dorlnda Wiley, Mary Taggart, william C. Berry, and
Patrick Dulard all of the city OF Brooklyn. Letters OF
Administration were granted IN the estates Of the follow
ug-uamed deceased persons, viz John McGrath arlck
H. Greeneaf Thomas Camp Mary Flnglc. aud Mary
Garry all OF tho city OF Brooklyn Letters 3i 1nSr1s.
min az the persOu and estate OF james McNti were
Granted to Alice Mcneil. his mother ol james Dohefy:
pLhp Doherty aud Eliza poherty, q Chls liaker OF
r,nk y Murray 10 Daniel Brown; OF Christian H. Muller
and Jacob Muller 70 Annie Meyer, all OF the cry OF
BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25

After the collision between the c. Ni6bard
and Adelph on Friday evening at Youkers an attempt
was made 70 separate them by each steamer backing en-
zines at full speed but the Yibbard firmly imbCd
dsd In tho Adclph, hull that tho former secured 70
tho dock and them after considerable difficulty, the
boats separated. The Adeph viii be repaired IN
few duys, when sle will resume her trips.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
ILLEGAL. EXPLOITATION OF CIGARS AND RUBBER
GOODS.

NJ. II. Vannard, purser of the steamer Tybee,
owned by spoaod, Tileson * Co.. and now lying at Pier
MOI, n r. was brought before Commissioners Shields ON
Saturday charged with smuggling 200 cigars into this
port on that steamer He held IN SlOO bail Tor eN-
Animation Leonard r. Hoover, the MANUFACTURING Of tho
rubber goods. BrOcKyile, Canada, who was charged
before Commissioner Bets with having smngsieu hs0us
81 o worth OF such goods the frontier has been
held TO await the action OF the Grand jury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
CRIMINAL.

At the jefferson Market Police Court, yester-
day before Justice Ledwith, Thomas Maekey, bar
tender pleaded guilty To charge Of grand larceny ~
having stolen from Newton +. Whitney or No. West
Twenty econd ST. meersehavia IAna eSA two opera
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
CIVIL.

In the Surrogate's Court, during the week
ending October 49, letters OF administration were granted
an tbe estates M Julia short, Sophia Paul. Thomas NJ.
Shepard John arnschfegeT, John Carloy, John Lofts,
Rachel BOARD, Mary Keane, Amelia A. Linsback Lois
Iauderschlager, Julia Wall, Armand j. Cormier. simon
lang Adele Plock, Margaret N Parish, Daniel Ramps
Mcneil Il. aud Spaulding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25

duly verified that sufficient grounds for order OF I'm,
junction exist do hereby order that the defendants aud
each OF them, their servants. agents. and atiosl
neys, and all persons acting under them, be and
they are hereby enjoined, restrained, aud forbid.
Gen from IN any manner using or publishing the
device or trademark Of the plaintiffs mentioned
and referred 70 In the complaint Ia this action aud from
using or publishing tho emblem diagram nsed BY tho
plaintiffs In advertising the watches manufactured bV
the plaintiffs. known the Egn Watches" or In cans
Ing 20 be understood believed that the defendans
directly or Indirectly are authorized by the plaintiffs
send out To the community, persona dealiqg ia
watches by express or otherwise goods or packages
marked c. o. D. >" until the further order Of Ills Court
and IN case Of dis0bedience 90 this order Won viii DO
liable 90 the punishment therefor prescribed by law
Dated october p, 1863. CHARLES T.. DAILY, Judge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25

PETITIONS AND DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTCY.
During the week ending on Saturday. Harris
g KatEenborg hled petition in voluntary bankruptcy
and sigsmund Abeles received discharge IN bank
ruptCy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
OBTAINING DIVORCES WITHOUT PUBLICATION
Richard g. Dvfy act Elisabeth DB6u-Su-

OBTAINING DIVORCES WITHOUT PUBLICATION
Richard g. Dafy agt. Elisabeth DH0D.-Su-
Perior Court, Special TermBefore Justice Jones-Ths
is motion to set aside OF the "House" or Iowos
divorces without publicity The defendant presents to
the Court her own nhaNi that she learned the Nth
OF July last 10 her utter astoushnent that she was III
yorcod That her counsel informed her. appears by
the judgment roll. that one Michael Cunningham,
who gives no residence, had sworn 20 the service
Of summons and complaint on her. but
she never received them that appears from the udg
mcnt record that one George Clifford that knew
the defendant and plaintiff and her 60 TO a room in
al 9ssignatiOn hDuSe with strange man whom Tho
never saw before or since" Mrs Duffy fatty denies the
story aud denies all adultery, and says the only com
plant her husband made AGAINST her OF drink
ing much that size had serious cause of complaint
against him three timee, but she forgave him and re
manned faithful wife ~ hln that he quarreled with
her on Thanksgiving Day, when he left the house,
and has not returned except 70 get some clothes
ana furniture. Ia another aidavit 10 Is that III
qures the ST. Charles Hotel resulted m the discovery
that Clifford who gave ms residence there not there
for time both before and after that is informed
that George Clifford Is common barroom lOafer named
Michael j. Reilly The sister Of the defendant swears
that the plaintiff on beng demonstrated with about his
conduct, admitted that b. had nothing against his wife
except that she drank ana thai he knew nothing about
ee divorce except that nC employed and paid House 10
Obtain D. Tor him. The matter was adjourned over to
"wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25

HG further says that he does not think 1t Will DO To tho
advantage OF the policy that the Court mas
power 10 appoint Receiver. Mr. Tracy, ON behalf OF
the Company offered 10 rensure the puutl policy IN
any solvent company Mr. Rapals appeared for several
OF the policy holders who opposed 10 the present a
plcat0n 10 argued FOR the defendants that the law
ia effect made tho Superintendent OF tho department
statutory Receiver the law pointing out the means ny
which the policy holders are 10 be reimbursed ana ta
this proceeding was not proper IN any view For the
plaintiff IL WAS argued that the provision In tho law
not sufficient protection TO the plaintiff The Court re-
served It's decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25
THE COURIS.
TIE INSURANCE SYSTEM OF NETWORK.

=
Wo,rry AIT. The British Commercial Ipsur-
ance Company aud oNerG-supremo Court Chambers
Before Mr. Justice Cardozo-This was an action by hus
hand and wife against the British Commercial Life In
suruuce Company the British National Assurance Com
pauy, ana the European Assurance Company. The Two
former Companies have been consolidated u the latter
hut the first Company, formed In 1873, compiled with our
State law. aud deposited 100000 Win the superintendent
made IA defendant rs security a. order 20 DO business
nero Amer inc consolidation OF the COMPANIES, the
Superintendent In 1901, not being satisfied with the
statement OF the European Company, revoked
the certificate of tho British Commercial Company
aud stopped their drawing their interest the deposit
OF slOOOQs This amount, with ts accumulated interest,
Consuesa fund FOR the security pro tao of the Amer
yhodcrs on the life Of the husband for the benefit
OF the wife, the policy being for $1,000 Their counsel
larger amounts. The European Assurance Company
reported have failed dsasrousy the assignments TO
It by the other two Companies are on file, but ~ act OF
the Insurance Department has recognized tho gmaga
nation. The plaintiffs now, FOR themselves and all WhO
synpathlze with them among the poiey-holders, ask
that injunction be placed ON tho removal of these
funds and Receiver appointed OF them IIClullnarly
appointed RECEIVER 1he case came mp on
motion TO continue This injunction ana hecelVerShp.
The for tie planth Was presented by Mr. Bouth
who read the complaint and stated tat the grounds OF
the application that this accumulated lund was but
a small portion Of the money paid In 10y the policy.
holders and an Inadequate security Tor the policies ana
that they would s have, TO keep their policies from
forfeiture pay premiums aud that for these reasons
Receiver desirable. Mr.. Porter, acting for the
Attorney General read the answer OF the defendant
Barnes the superintendent OF tho Insurance Company,
were n valid security and sufficient to procure
reinsurance. The original deposit was 100000.
Of accumulated Interest had been roinyested,
making In all S2Oli7O lie gives the total number OF
American policy holders IN this Company a 1913, aud the
amount OF their policies slOg55l5, which the annual
premium Is sJSOOj2 49, Beside the original amount OF
ihe policies there is $4,000 OF bonus lilo gives the fol
lowing ms the condition OF the Company as
American policy holders are concerned; ,,oo,- 20
Calculated value Of she policies to Dee 81 lSssl @97 4s
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-25

davt above was slightly changed by Mr. Gould before II
given to reporter for publication 30 that it read;
NEW YORK.
JAY GOULD, Erie Railroad OGlec.-Deyered letter All
right W. o. CHAPLIN.
This change madelt appear that Gen. Grant had as.
scented to proposition in the letter and had united
with the ring when the fact that 1t the letter
which delivered all right"
That letter OF course has not been published but we
can have no difficulty in coniecturng its contents It
was In all probability something to the effect the
previous one already quoted Ar Gould denies that he
was the writer, but says that he knew its contents
whether lie actually peDned IL not, makes differ
ence il evident from the following letter OF Mr. Fsks
to The Sin that it really emanated from his office:
SIR In on article in your paper published this morn
Ing YOU refer letter 10 President Grant written by
Mr. Gould, and sent by my special messenger TO Wash
ingon Pa Now wish 10 ask yOu If there Is any imprO.
prey in my calling for the publication OF that letter ana
the reply which was written rs understand, by Mrs
Grant TO Mrs A. T. CorbiD in which she says; Ny hus
band wishes the speculation was over and other words
TO that effect which letter was sent under cover OF an en-
yeope directed TO Mira. CorDn In the Presidents own
also ask for the publication OF Mr. Corbins let
ter subsequently, and which reached the President about
ngton, Pa Ia which he stated that he had closed ms
gold and bond speculations also wish TO ask whether
order To sell the gold given As you claim TO be so
we'll informed on all other points you doubtless give
Erie Railsoay O6lee, Oct. IS, 1869.
s.The least said the soonest mended. Put not your
faith in princes.
This perhaps the most shameful attempt to shift
the nfamy Of the conspiracy upon the shoulders the
President which had yet been made. The World subse
quenty published what pupoted TO be the substance of
hrA Grants letter 70 Mgs Corbin Tor, say r.
Corbin) taking not from the manuscript but from the
recollection Of "a gentleman" TO whom IL had been
shown After peakng Of her children, Mrs Grant rep
resented ae saying:
Ny husband h very much annoyed at your specula-
tons BE tries not to be influenced by them but fears he
Another reason why they must be closed is because
Cuban matters VIII soon come up III Cabinet. and the