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The New York herald., 1869-05-20
SUPREME COUaT-CaSCulT-PARTl. |.
The Sharkey Conversion Case-vert,ict for
Plaintiff.
Before Judge Peckham.

BEFORE Juuge Pecknam.
Gertrude w. Ntdrkey rs. John Kelly, Sheriff. &C.
The plaintiff is the wife Of Marquis de Lafayette
Sharkey, formerly merchant Of this city, who, it
will be remembered, was confined 1Or nearly q
year in Ludlow street upon proceedings instituted
against him judgment debtor for alleged fraud
ulent concea lment Of property Numerous motions
were made, before almost every Of the judges OF
Common Pleas, and In each instance these apphca
tons were opposed by the creditors Messrs. Good
win g. Co., with a persistency that was remarkable.
Finally he was discharged.
In the course OF the various levies made by the
Sherfs officers the furniture OF Mr.. Sharkey's domi-
ce was seiZed and this action instituted by his
wife, claiming that the properly belonged 10 her
ucr own right before marriage. In support OF this
an ante-nupital contract properly signed and sealed,
was produced Dy which IL was stipulated that she
oil not less than $4,000. The contract was signed
by plaintin In her maiden name, Gertrude w. Brown
and bills made III that name for portions OF the pro-
perty were also produced in support Of the genuine
ness Of the contract
The defence claimed that the contract was
forgery drawn after the marriage and ante-dated
and argued in support OF this from the evidence Of
plantins father, Mr.. Brown, who testified that the
seals were afiXed before the signature written
small portion OF the signature was concealed by
the seal, which they claimed, and showed that the
seals were not affixed prior to the signature.
The paintiT claimed that this was perhaps owing
to the folding and smoothing OF the document caus-
ing the seal TO slip slightly while moist
The jury, under a favorable charge OF the Court in
support of the plaintiffs case and the probability Of
sum of S6,2l0 including interest, the full amount
claimed For plaIntiff, Raymond a Coursen; for
defendant Brown, Hail Il Nanderpoe and MIR. Full
lerton for the creditors Of Goodwin Co.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
POLICE IyTELLIcEs sE.

ALLEGED DISHONEST D0hBsTIC.-At JEFFERSON
Market yesterday detective Philip Reilly, OF the
Twentieth precinct appeared having in custody
Margaret spaulding, accused by Mrs. Elizabeth
Applln OF No. 403 West Twenty ninth street, with
stealing fifty one dollars and fOrtyive cents from
her. Margaret was a domestic IN the complainants g
employ, and left about the time the money was
missed from a dress pocket 10 2 one OF the upper
rooms OF the boarding house. The girl was held TO
answer at the General Sessions
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.-AbOut one O'Clock yesterday
morning while Thomas Moore was passing through
West Houston street, near Mercer he was assaulted
and robbed OF his watch ana chain by three men,
two OF whom, John Bell and John Leadley, were ar
rested and committed by the Jefferson Market JUS
tice on the charge. Bell was seen to throw the
watch away by officer O'Brien, OF the Eighth pre-
cinct, who. with Hutchinsons aid, arrested them.
THE DEADLY ASSAULT ON MARGARET MCDONALD
Peter Matthews, OF "slaughrerhouse Point" Fourth
ward, who was arrested early yesterday morning
on the charge OF committing deadly assault on
Margaret Mcdonald, OF Newark, N. j., by striking
her on the head with club as heretofore published
in the HERALD, was yesterday arraigHed before
Judge Hogan and committed to the TomDs to await
the result OF his victims injuries. Margaret, who
Is thought to be In very precarlOus condition. Is
under the care OF the surgeons in Bellevue Hospital
ALLEGED FORGERY OF A CHECK FOR $3OO.-Yes-
terday afternoon a respectfully dressed young man
presented himself to the paying teller, George W.
Hunt. at the Importers and Traders Bank, corner
OF Nassau and Warren Streets and offered for certf-
cation check for $780, purportng to be drawn by o.
E. Wood, 25 Nassau street. TO the order OF Chauncey
Watson IL was at once detected as a counterfeit,
and Grain was given into the custody of an officer
lie then confessed that the check had been
given him by Robert Il. Ferris, doing bus-
ness as clerk at No. 81 William street,
who was subsequently arrested by Olicer
Scott, OF the Twentieth precinct. The prisoners
were taken yesterday afternoon before Alderman
Moore, at the Tombs Police Court Mr.. Hunt, the
paying teller, testified as TO the presentation OF the
check by Grain, ana Mr.. Wood that the signature
was false. The accused were thereupon committed
TO answer In default OF $1,000 Dail Cram said
he was born and resided In Brooklyn, was twenty
two years OF age and "a clerk in the ONCE OF the
Erie Railroad. Ferris also SAID he was native of
Brooklyn twenty years OF age, and a clerk by
patton.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
SINGULAR CASE.
Suspicion Of FouI Piay-Exhumation Of N
Body.


singular and somewhat suspicious case OF death
was partially developed before Coroner Keenan, al
his Office in the City Hall yesterday afternoon On
Wednesday OF last week. as already reported in the
HERALD, the body OF an unknown man was found
floating Off Riker's Island, toweu ashore and made
fast. rope was found fastened around the body
and Coroner Sebs, OF Newtown, Queens county
being called held an inquest. There was no medical
examination OF the remains, as required by law
and the fact of rope being secured about the
body OF deceased aroused suspicion In the minds
OF iile Jury. but they could ind no other facts or
clrcu instances IN corroboraion of their theory that
deceased had died violent DEATH The body was
buried near Newton. and subsequently the effects
found were identified by Mrs. Anu Gallagher now
living at No. % Cannon street, as belonging
20 her husband, Charles Gallagher, whom she
thinks was murdered, and stated TO Coroner
Slebs. She stated that late on the night OF
the lith OF October last her husband, then living
at No. 262 Stanton street. left home with three or
four men, who returned In an hour or two alter
wards without hun. Since that time Mrs Gallagher
has seen or heard nothing OF her husband till his
body was found oil Riker's Island. She further
alleges that three or folr weeks previously these
same men VINO took her husband away had made
threats against his life, but what the trouble
between them did not transpire. Yesterday Coroner
Sebs and the District Attorney of queens county
had an interview with Coroner Keenan,, during
which they expressed strong desire to have the
body OF Gallagher eNhmed and brought to this city,
IN order that the manner in which he met
his death may be thoroughly investigated. That in
yestlgation Coroner keenan, thought more properly
belonged TO the Coroner OF Queens county, as there
tue body was fouDd but he told Coroner Siebs and
the District Attorney OF Queens county tnat If the
proper authorities consented that the remains
should be exhumed and brought 10 the Morgue
either himself or one OF hIs associates would take
the matter In charge and undertake to solve the
mystery, IN my stery there be about the case. What
course will be pursued IN regard 20 the matter seems
not yet to have been fully determined upon.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

Brevet Major General Rufus Ingalls, has been de-
tailed as member Of the New York Retiring Board,
vice General Reeve relieved.
The order assigning First Lieutenant Bathwell to
duty as Indian Agent mas been revoked and he viii
report for duty in the Department OF the Missouri
Captain Alexander Sutorius, OF the Third cavalry,
has been relieved from the recruiting service and
VIII iOin his regiment In New Eexico.
General Candy, In general orders assigns Captain
Edward Collins, Seventeenth United States Infantry,
to duty as Military Commissioner and Supern-
tendent ef Registration and Election FOR the Ninth
division OF Virginia in addition to his duties as COM
manding officer OF the port OF Farmville. Brevet
First Lieutenant O. p. Mcraggart has been assigned
to duty as Military Commissioner and Superin-
tendent OF Registration and Election for the Eighth
division Of Virginia.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
COURT Of GENERAL SESSIONS.
Convicted Of Larceny.
Before Judge Bedford.

The first case disposed of yesterday in this court
was charge of an attempt at grand larceny made
against Charles Davis, who went the feed store of
Jacob Eagerson, No. 165 West street, and ordered
1925 worth Of feed to be sent to Mr.. Marshal o.
Roberts, Fifth avenue Mr. Roberts testified tnat he
did not know the prisoner, and gave him no au-
thority TO order the goods The jury convicted him,
and Judge Bedford in passing sentence said that he
had been defrauding persons for the last two years
and he would now send him to the State Prison for
two years and six months.
Charles Donnelly pleaded guilty to an attempt at
grand larceny, the Indictment charging that on the
10th inst. he stole S400 worth OF clothing the pro-
perty OF James WissIng. He was sent to the Penl-
tentary for two years.
The Grand Jury brought in large number OF in
dictments, upon which the prisoners arraigned
and pleaded not guilty. The Court then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
SUPREME C0UaT-CIRCUlT PAIT 2.
Action for Damages TO Property-sin'siug of
Pier.
Before Judge Cardozo.

Before Judge Cardozo.
Shepard H. Payne rs. James Kennedy ct dl-The
defendants are owners Of the ship jeremiah Thomp-
son ana the plaintiff Is cartman and brings this
action for the recovery OF 81, 500 damages. He al
leges that on the 10Th day OF August 1866 the de-
fendants ship was unloading cargo OF iron at pier
No. 90 East river. A team. comprising a span OF
horses, a truck, harness and other appurtenances,
at the time on the pier, IN charge OF driver
who was in paintiff's employ, and were there by
right and In pursuance OF legitimate business. The
per broke down and sunk, carrying the team with
IT. The horses were drowned the truck greatly
damaged, the harness destroyed, and the driver,
plaintIiis servant, seriously injured rendering him
Tor q long time unable to work. Plaintiff seeks to
recover damages for the loss and injury TO his pro-
perty and loss OF services OF the driver and for dam
age to his business by the delay caused In obtaining
satisfactory pair OF horses TO replace those lost
Plaintiff alleges negligence on the part Of defend
ants.
In the course OF the trial defendants moved to
Strike out all claims for compensation for loss OF
time In procuring new horses; but the Court ruled
that the paintiff entitled TO reasonable time I'm
which to procure new horses and 10 compensation
for such loss OF time entitled to recover IA the ac
ton at all. Case still on trial.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
THE POLICE BOARD.
The Fight Over the Presidency Comes to n
Glorious End, Everybody Feeling Particu-
larry Good Natured and Nobody Hurt.

The Fight over the Presidency Comes to n
Glorious End, Everybody Feeling Particu-
larry Good Natured and Nobody Hurt.
The great war for the Presidents chair OF the
Police Board, which few days ago promised to be
long and wearisome, has turned out TO he after all
'short sharp and decisive, much to the gratIhca-
tion OF a great many people who had taken an
interest in the contest for reasons they could
scarcely explain themselves. It will be remem.
bered that at the outset the dead lockv occurred
on account OF Mr.. Brennan being the democratic
candidate and Mr.. Manlerre the republican candi-
date, each being supported for the position by his
political associate. Had the contesting parties dc.
termined TO continue In their opposition TO one
another, without giving heed TO the voice OF COM
promise, there certainly would nave been % stand.
still In the Board for many day-probably until the
expiration OF the term OF at least one Commissioner
Yesterday the Board held meeting and all the
members, after little consultation, came TO the
cuslon that the best way TO put an end TO the fight
would be to compromise and 80 Mr.. Manierre
nominated Judge Bosworth for President
and, on the motion being put, he was
unanimously elected. Mr.. brennan then nominated
Mr.. smith for treasurer who was also elected una
nimousy. Thus ended the great Police Board battle.
Now that the Board is organized the general opinion
seems TO be that there will be some considerable
changes made In the department In the matter OF
transferring the various captains from their present
precincts TO others In which their services will be OF
more benefit to the community at large little
shake up all around among the captains will do no
harm, aud the quicker change is made In certain
precincts the better for the pubic veal.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
SIXTH DISTRICT CIVIL COURT.
Action on n Purchase Of Goods.
Before Judge LoeW.

Iosndsl5 Us. Shedrs.-lt appears that the agent Of
POsnask sold to the defendant counters boiler
chairs stools, and so r0rth being furniture OF the
premises 1877 Church street NOW about being torn
down for the extension Of that street, for 500. The
defendant took part OF the goods away, but failed
take the counters. Defendant alleged that he had
purchased the counters only for between seventy
i've dollars and ninety dollars and that when he
went to look for them he could not find them on the
premises man named Baldwin called on behalf
oil defendanD testified that he had purchased the
counters, together with the wood work OF the build
Ing, for fifty dollars. A Mr.. De Coma testified on
behali OF the plaintiff that he had authority 10
sell the counters but only the wood work. Judg-
ment for PLAINTIFF the Court holding that defendant
must look to the agent for redress and that the
fendant was entitled to the counters
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
SUPERIOR coUaT-TaIal TERM.
Action ON n Railroad Contract
Reforo Judre Ionpa


Geoeoe W. Chapman Us. j. Edgar Thompson-
This was an action 10 $4,000 with interest
under the following circumstances: The complaint
alleged that on September IL, 1867, the defend
ant was indebted to J. r. Cooke $500 for l50 tons
railroad iron sold 70 him at the rate OF $50 q ton.
From the evidence 1t appeared that Cooke was en-
ployed by the PlttsDurg and SteubenVille Railroad
Company TO construct bridge over the Ohio river
and which he had partly completed when the com
pany ceased operations tearing that the work could
not he entirely completed before the winter floods
set in. Cooke then sold the remaining IRON to the
defendant Thompson, president OF the road, for the
purpose OF securing the bridge. This iron, Cooke
Alleges, was afterwards sold by Thompson to
Jewett, president OF the Indiana Railroad Company,
70 whom defendant referred plantn for payment.
Port OF the money was paid and the balance refused
SuDsequently Cooke was employed by the defendan
~ negotiate the exchange OF one half million OF the
nrst mortgage bonds OF the Pittsburg and Steuben-
vile kallroad Company for like amount OF The
second mortgage bonds, which, after some consd-
eraple labor as alleged, he erected, charging for his
services seven and one half per cent, amounting In
the wn0le 10 S42, 900, which he alleges was never
paid him. On the 2Sd OF July Cooke transferred his
clam Tor services TO the plaintiff who now seeks to
recover. Inc defence Is general denial of all the
allegations In the COMPLAINT Mr.. Fullerton for the
piaintiff Mr.. Greene for defendant.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20

hostile feeling was engendered. Byfnes, 70
the superintendent and Others. b0asted that he
would Kill Levy II he had 70 swing for u; but nobody
supposed he would attempt TO carry MS threat INTO
execution.
Between eight and nine O'Clock yesterday morn.
ing Byrnes armed himself with hve barrelled
who was behind the desk, and levelling II at MIN
remarked, "You have got 1t now" He nred, the
wall. Before he had an opportunity to renew the
attempt he was disarmed by Neil Tracy, who owned
the weapon. On his examination az JEFFERSON MAR
ket where he was arraigned by 0fiicer McConneil
OF the twentieth precinct, Byrnes said, 81 dld IT,
but did not intend TO hurt him." He was CON-
mtted for trlal without bail.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
SUPERIOR COuaT-SpECtAl TERM.

Decisions.
Judge McCunn rendered judgment In the following
cases:-
Trufdnt ps. AoYTtR et dl-Motion granted and ref
cree appointed.
SgIsilh et a. US Snnfth-Motion granted.
White et al. u.s. american Steel Tool CO7Rp0nD.-
Motion granted.
costs.
B0rnunl d Vdn Ansbitrgh Museum Company ps.
1Etnd Insurance COnpdaag.-MOtion granted.
Draper Us. Conla0nie GefaerIle 7railsat ntiQae.-
Motion granted.
O'COnnOr Us. Cummings s-There Is no reason for
disturbing the form OF settlement in this case.
Theodore GTOla Us. Pauline GT0lA.-MOti0n granted
and referee appointed.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

Porter Deliberately Attempts to Kill "a Fell
low Employee.
At Jefferson Market yesterday was ventilated one
Of the most deliberate attempts to take life that has
been made since Real killed officer smedick.
II appears that for some time feud has existed
between Maurice \. Byrnes. porter, and Hiram
Levy, salesman In the establishment OF Kelly
n Co., Nos 4s6 and ASS Eighth avenue. ON
Monday last was renewed. and much
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
SUPREME COURT.


Before Judge Peckham.
John G. Hodge u.s. Frederick NJ Pevser.-This was
an action to recover commissions for renting certain
premises belonging to defendant, situate in Pearl
street. for the term OF twenty-one years at an
annual rent OF $4,000 The lessee, by the terms OF
the lease, had the right 10 purchase the property
within five years for the sum OF $l50,O0O.
The plaintiff claimed a commission OF one per
cent upon the aggregate rent, which was s252 600.
The defendant insisted that plaintiff was not enti-
tied to more than $60O and offered TO allow judg-
ment to be taken for that amount Tho jury found
Tor plaintiff for the full amount claimed, $500 d..
q. Briggs and A. II. Hitchcock for plalntln; A. L..
pinney for defendant.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
YACHTING.
The Portland Ynch, CIub.

An adjourned meeting OF the Portland Yacht Club
took place. the Press says, on Monday evening,
Commodore Churchill presiding. The club adopted
q aconsttution and bylaws, club nag and sailing
regulations. The club flag is very pretty one con-
ssting OF white field with red border and In the
centre OF the field large blue ngure-the figure
denoting the Commodore's yacht, 2 the vice Com
modores, and the yachts Of the other members num-
bered 3, 3, DC. The yacht feet already numbers
thirteen sail and twenty-one members, and the pro-
liability Is the club will shortly embrace over i5o
The New York herald., 1869-05-20

was brought to recover 1900 for an alleged breach
OF contract. Plaintiff averred that the defendant
agreed to let him have cigar store in his tonsoral
establishment under the Astor House. the annual
rent to be $4,000 Platntin quilted his situation In
order to take possession, but the defendant he al
legged refused TO allow him to take possession ON
the ground that the proprietor OF the hotel had not
given his consent. Verdict for the defendant
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

TIE WEATHER YEsTERDAY.-The following record
will show the changes In the temperature for tn G
past twenty-four hours in comparison with the
responding day of last year, as indicated by the
thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy HERALD Build
ing, broadway. corner OF Ann street,
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
SUPERIOR ruuar-TalAL rrnm-pAsr 2.

Alleged Breach of CONTRACT.
Before Judge Mcneil.
Ndhoneu u.s. Charlottesville action In tb,a case
The New York herald., 1869-05-20

Rear Admiral Montgomery has been detached
from the command OF the naval station at Sacketts
Harbor, n. Y, oI the 10th OF July, and placed in
waiting orders. Commodore James r. McKinstry
relieves Admiral Montgomery.
Ensign Sidney A. Simmons Is ordered to the Lam
caster.
Paymaster Frank Clark is ordered TO the receiving
ship Fortune.
Charles j. Petit, clerk In the Navy Department,
has resigned and been transferred secretary of
the Pacific squadron.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1869-01-09
Desperate Shooting Aifray.

A gentleman who reached this city from
Chattanooga yesterday has placed us In
possession of few particulars of tragic
affray at Sale creek, 80 miles from that
city, few days since.
Mr.. Beane, q school teacher, attempted
to whip q boy named Hutchison, who're
sisted and LEFT the school. The following
day Hutchison's father withdrew all his
children from the school.
A day or two afterward young Hutch.
ison, accompanied by his brother and
man named Smith, visited the school
house for the avowed purpose Of chastis-
ing the teacher. Not finding him there,
they repaired to his residence. He saw
them coming, and anticipating their err
rand, armed himself, as did also Mr.,
Moore, who happened to be at the house
Upon their arrival the HdtchiEons said
they intended giving him a "thrashtng
Mr.. Moore demonstrated, when Smith
drew pistol and shot him dead
This was the signal for all producing
pistols. The teacher, Mr., Beane, shot and
instantly killed Cyrus Hutchison, brother
of the schoolboy. He had scarcely fired
before Smith, who had Just killed Moore
fred another barrel Of his repeater a
Beane. The ball struck, but failed to i'm
mediately disable him. Beane then turneC
on Smith and lodged three balls in hi
body, inficting wounds which resulted
mortally in few moments. Twenty min
uteS after the affray commenced, BeanC
Cyrus Hutchison, Moore and Smith la.
dead on the ground, within a few feet Q
each other. Hutchison's brother was tn
only person who escaped unhurt.-Bem
Dbis Avalanche.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1869-01-09
strange Runaway match.

A Liverpool paper relates that the
handsome and accomplished daughter of
wealthy Irish farmer became dissatisfied
with the simple enjoyments Of the coun-
try, and besought her father for permis-
sion to try city life, where she longed TO
shine and be considered belle at thea
tres, balls, and assemblies. Her father
declined to humor her vain whims, at
which she rebelled, and one day, in his
absence, proceeded to Dublin, where she
took steamer for Liverpool. After get
ting to sea, she became lonely and de-
pressed, and began to repent her rash
conduct in leaving good home to be-
come stranger In strange land.
However, consolation was at hand, and
the maiden soon began to smile through
her tears. A handsome young country
man of her own, who had left ireland to
push his fortunes in England, was in the
steamer, and learning her sorrow and Its
cause, he bid her cheer up" pointed to
his own case as quite as hard as hers, and
said that no doubt she would be happy In
England. Sympathy is akin to the
softer passion, and ere the
voyage was ended these tex
lies Of Erin" found themselves head
and ears in love. They determined to get
married as soon as possible, but were moi
able to do so on landing, as they had nc
legal residence in the town Of Fairfield
where they took up their abode, and they
were not rich enough 10 pay for specia
license. They, therefore, had to wait, anC
while thus waiting a messenger from th'
lady's father arrived, accompanied by two
police officers. She was charged will
some real or imaginary ofEense and was u
be taken back to- the paternal roof Blu
she would not be separated from her atti
anced husband. Threats and oajolery wer
alike tried without success. Kathleen ha,
become deeply attached to her lover AM
when separation was mentioned she be
came so much excited that 1t was feare,
her life might be endangered if her sweet
heart was left behind so he was allowe
to accompany her back to Ireland. a
Dublin the twain were met by the lady
father, to whom matters were explained
He acquiesced In what he considered ba
lob, agreed to their marriage, and Wha
was more, gave them the means to con
mence the battle Of life In the land Of the
adoption, to which they returned soon a
ter being Joined in wedlock.