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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26
SUPREME cOURT-spscAL TERM.
Unconstitationaiity Of tho Sherin's Law
Before judge CardoZO,

UHcOnstUut10naIity Of the SherlH'S LAW.
Before Judge Cardozo.
Gdsstn rs. Meek.-This was q motion to compel
the purchaser under the foreclosure sale In this &C
lon 10 take title to certain property IN this CITY,
Last winter an act was passed emitted "An act TO
regulate the fees Of the Sheriff." and 1t was pro-
videdn the first section that All sales OF real estate
IN tne Guy ana county OF New YORK in judicial pro-
ceeainss except partition cases. should be made by
Judge Barnard substituted James II. Coleman for the
Snern as referee TO sell. The purchaser refused to
take Inc title, and this was motion TO compel him
to do so.
Judge Cardozo decided that the act Is unconstitu-
tional, being local act containing more than one
sup]eCr nhu ne ALSO decided that the purchaser
should take the title unless the General Term to
which ne has appealed, reverses his decision.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

FATALLY INJuRED.--Coroner Rollins was yester.
day notified to hold inquest at 2s7 Mott street on
the body OF Margaret Riley, woman who died
from injuries received by an accidental fall down
hight OF stairs on sunday last.
DROwNED.--An unknown man yesterday morning
fell into the river at pier No. 40 East river and was
drowned Ae was dressed N dark short ssck coat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26
SUPERIOR C0URT-CHAMBeaS.
The B0nrd Of Supervisors Controversy.
Before Judge Jones.

Before Judge Jones.
smith Ety, m, Supervisor, u.s. n. b. Connolly
Comptroller. This case, In which Supervisor Ely
applied for an Injunction to restrain Comptroller
Connolly from paying appropriations made by the
Board OF Supervisors, came up for argument yester
day. Mr.. Ely Of counsel for complainant moved
on the case. Corporation Counsel OGOrman stated
that although he ready, he always was in his
cases, yet, as the papers mad been but recently
placed In mis- hands, and as 1t was brought up on
an order granted by Judge Fithian, II might better
be brought before that Judge for determination.
Plaintirs counsel said ne had choice as TO
whom 1t should come before and by direction OF the
Judge II was ordered that the motion should stand
over to Monday next, when Judge Fithian would
preside.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26

Reunion of the sixth New York Cavalry.
The fourth reunion Of the Sixth New York cavalry.
or rather the officers Of That regiment took place at
Demonico's tast evening. The few surviving officers
who came back with the command, assemble every
year fight DER again the battles won and lost BY
the gallant privates dead forgotten. The atten-
dance last night was meagre but vainglorOus A
board OF officers were elected for the ensuing year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26
SUPERIOR C0URT-TR!AL TERM-pAnI /.
The Loss Of Husband Chenpiy Estimated.
Before Chief Justice Barbour

The Loss Of Husband Cheapiy Estimated.
Before Chief Justice Barbour
Hannah Shea, Adntnistrat,1r, de- u.s. The Man.
haitian HOSTING Companv.-The husband OF the
plaintiff killed by hosting machine, the pro-
perty OF the defendants ana which had been in use
the time OF the accident in the erection OF new
building It was shown on the trial that the death
the resulted from the carelessnes5 OF the
wants Of defendants IN lmperfectly fastening the
machine. The jury awarded the plaintiff $500
damages.
Interesting Suit ON a Life Policy.
Margaret w. Bfrdsau Us. The NelD England
Mutual LIE Insurance Company. was an
action to policy Of insurance $IO OOo
which was effected on the life Of husband of the
plaintiff. His death was sudden and the defence
set up that he committed suicide. 1t is claimed
by counsel for plaintiff that he died OF fatty heart.
The case was commenced yesterday and win pro-
badly occupy several days, as number OF eminent
physicians have been subpGnaed as witnesses.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26

dence was so conclusive that neither man could b0
discharged but Real was allowed to go at large after
his brOtherin-law had given bail Tor his appearance
at the Court OF General Sessions. Kennedy could
not 1nd ball. and remains In DURANGO vile.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26

and pants glazed cap and had heavy bia0k mus
tache. The body was not recovered.
THE WEATHER YgSrERDAY.-The following record
will show the changes In the temperature for the
past twentyfour hours In comparison with the cor
responding day OF last year. as indicated by the
thermometer at Hudnuts Pharmacy, HERALD Build
ing. corner OF Ann street,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26
COURT Of OYER AND rERMlNsa.
Before Judge Ingraha,il.


Yesterday the Grand Jury handed quite a num-
Der OF presentmens to the Court mostly OF an
portant character it was given ont that the Grand
Jury would spend the balance OF the day IN inves.
eating the Wall street gold cases.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26
REAL ESTATE SALES.
The following are particulars of auction sales OF

HOMESTEAD STATION NoRTHRRN RAILROAD OF NEW
io, A. Block TO- Paterson piank road iosxa6 .. $7oo
lot IL. Homestead place. 25x9. TOO
lot G, block To- Homestead place, 25xa5. 100
lot n, block ~, Homestead place, 6S
lot T., block 10, Homestead place, 2tx6 6b0
y. plank road, Slxi0l $50
lot 49, block Z, Paterson plank road, 96r7s. $40
lot, 81 block z. Paterson plank road 2ox70. 30
lot, 81 block 2, Patorson plank road, 2bx6S. 300
lots, a and b. block Patterson plank road, 25ra0,
5los 10 to "a and SI block IL Paterson plank road
Prospect 25xl00 each ................. 32b
lot 3D. block 7. Paterson plank road and Prospect Az,
lots n and Is block 4 Paterson plank road Pros.
pect av 25xS6 each. ........... $40
fo u.s. block Paterson plank road and Prospect sv,
Lot AZ block l. Paterson plank road and Prospects, Az,
lot, as block 4 Paterson plank Prospect sv
lot a. block Paterson plank road and Prospect Nv.
gore 3d. bock1, Paterson plank road Prospect Az,
Bux12bxy9. $50
gore l. block 8. Paterson plank road Garden ST.
SOxS3r24. $50
lot 2 block s. Paterson plank and Garden st. 60r
lot, o. 8, Paterson plank and Garden st. ioi
LOT block Paterson plank road and Garden 81, six
aioa and g. block Paterson plank road and dsrdsn A
4ios IS o @ block j. Garden Az, a5 10 each. a
lots to ~ block Garden av 2sIyo each ...... 40
lots, 70 " block 4, Northern 25rSO each. ..... 200
lots, to 90 block II, Northern nv, e6xlOO each. 9
Sion to e block 4, Northern av. 25xol eaoh... 40
2ota and block Patterson plank road assgO each 2,0
lots and ., block y Paterson plank Rad, sbrl16,
gore, oi BLOCK D. PATERSON plank road II sS
xlosA andh book y. Grove st, 2brly0. each m
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26
SUPREME CouaT--CaAMbssS
The Steinway Litigation,

BtIUTG JuuRe CaTUOZO.
Wi1idm Setncdv ana Henry Stefn1oav ps. Er.nes.
tine A. oaks, Anna Stetnaoay, Lillian stefa,gay ana
Cl0rtsso Ste,nmau-The defendants ara the widow
and infant children Of Henry stenway, IT,. deceased,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Board Of Aldermen.


Pursuant TO adjournment this Board met yester-
day,afternoon,iwith the President Alderman Conan
In the chair. large amount OF routine business
was transacted and papers Of the ordinary character
introduced. Among the resolutions introduced was
one making the Harlem Evening Times corporation
newspaper On motion OF Alderman Miller the
veIoes OF Mayor Hall on the paving OF Fourth and
Fifth streets from Bowery to Mangn street with
wooden pavement were called up and the resolutions
adopted, Notwithstanding the veto objections.u
Resolutions were adopted directing as foOws-TO
pave Broome street from Broadway to Hudson street,
thompson street entire length. and DOmnick street
from Clarke 20 Hudson with Belgian pavement;
to pave the streets and r0adways around tho
German Hospital with Fisk concrete pavement:
donating SO, $50 to the Coiored Orphan Asylum to
pay taxes and assessments and for regulating grad
Ing, laying curb and gutter stones and cr0sswalks
laying gas mains and erecting lamps In several
streets up town, and to construct in,Centra
Market place, after which tue Board adjourned to
meet on Thursday at two p. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26

The p1s1utno of Florence caricatures the recent
friendly visit OF the Prince Royal OF Prussia to
Vienna BY representing the Emperor OF Austria and
the Prince exchanging uniforms. The Prince seems
to Get along Jolly enough with the Austrian uniform
but the Emperor does not exactly seem to like tho
Prusslan helmet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26

Average temperature yesterday. ............. 44ss
Average temperature for corresponding date
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-26

HUNIIIAhf IOLONTJ-IN.t1UIRT{
MAJOR General domingo lie Goicouria, Commander.in-
Chief OF the expedition, having arrived he bencefob win
the command The battalion Cszadores de- Hatmev
will remain, until further orders from the IN
Chief under command Of Its present commander Colonel
Carlos Mayer, as per my general order No given nj head
quarters in New YORK.
Before leaving you let tender nv ain
the abnegation and consistency with which
you have supported the that has fallen your
during days of misfortune The chiefs who lead Won
10 Cuba have elected by your Chief and ara
worthy guide charge you TO observe the da
clpne and If BILE the affection towards that
YOU have observed towards no, volunteers may God
guide YOU and you TO victory that more
realize the aspiration Of whole existence AaV aay l.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
A Narrowing scene-Mrs. Crane Pleads
for,Yergerls Life.

Through the kindness of friend We arc
permitted TO make the following extracts IRON
a laiy's private letter TO a lady in this city
Ii shows such true nobility of heart in the
widow of the late Colonel Crane as ca2not
but add, if anything can DO added, to tho
profound sympathy felt for the bercaved lady
10y the people OF Mississippi We quote:
Nv hen Rev Dr. Crane got
to Browns store, he found Colonel Craua ly-
ing with his feet on the pavement, and his
head and body in the store. just wcltering in
his blood. and dead. On the ioor, chnginG
to the dead body of her husband, and covered
with blood was his wife, calling him by every
eudearing name, iIp!OriuG him 10 speak once
more. She was surrounded by aen and ne
grocs no female near her. While Rev. Dr.
Crane knelt by her, trying to Go what he could,
the negro preacher LyuCh, stopped over and
said to ner. You shall be reven@ed." D..
Crane told him this was no E,zcc for such
language if he could say notl.uE to sooths
her he must remain quiet. t,uai!y, Mrs.
Crane vas induced to enter carriage where
they were Joined by Mrs. Judge Jetfords and
Mrs Minor EagaG, and all went TO Mr.
Cranes residence. Here the awful trial COM
menced. for the scene was truly heart>yendev-
inr. Mrs Crane was seated in n chnir cover
ut me and smiled but Oh ! such smile. She
threw her arms around me, and asked me it
| knew Joseph had been murdered, calling
him by every tender name. l almost shrek~
ed with agony. | got water aud washed the
blood from her hands. l never witnessed
such agony. The ladies all wept The tears
streamed down the cheeks of the officers
Mrs. Crane begged to go home at once to her
parents-to her two souS-to the home where
she had gone when first married, where her
husband had made her lie one scene OF hap
piness, &c She sang. she raved, but sudden
ly she turned and said Judge JeHurds aud
DR.. Crane call upon yoG to hear my words.
Judge Jefords by all the love you bore my
husband. and I know he was your dearest
friend-your partner in law for seven long
ycars-by al the love you bore him. be-
secch Won to use all the influence you have to
save the man who murdered hr!. JsSaph is
in the hands of his God; let that God be his
avenger-"F Vengeance is mine. saith the
Lord" Let not Mr.. Ncrger fall into the
hands of man let no more blood be split, let
my husbands blood be offered for Feace let
it cry to Heaven for pence for his country
let it he the martyrs blood crying for peace.
Turning to DR.. Crare,' she said; DIR.
Crane. preach this to all. | would 30 and
see Mrs. Yerger if could, and tell her that
have no feeling Of revenge"
SHE then threw herself into the arms Of
Dr. Crane and screamed, looking perfectly
dcmcnted"
The remainder of inc letter is n narrative
of intense grief. from the privacy Of which it
would cot be proper to remove the veil
[Nutchez LHiss.) Democrat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

MoRE CARELESS HANDLING OF FIRE
ARMs-A dispatch, dated Ripley, Ohio. 9th
inst. says: Misses Anna and Jane, daughters
of Mr.. Henry McFadden, of Pleasant town.
ship, proposed about s o'clock on Sunday
morning to get the house in order for the day.
\ loaded gun had been standing in the house
for several months. Frequent efforts to dis
charge its contents had proved ineffectual.-
Jane took up the gun, when Anna suggested
she should carry it up stairs. Whereupon
Jane payfully threatened to shoot her, and
lifting the hammer of the gun slightly. it
slipped from her fingers and the load vas dis.
charged, taking effect in the body of her sister,
who fell expiring to the floor. Her father,
who was in the next room. hearing the report,
rushed in, lifted her in his arms and inquired
if she was hurt. She replied, Il do not know"
and never spoke again. She died in less than
twenty minutes from the time OF the accident.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

MeSsrs. John II. Ruck-
man, OF Georgia. +. A. Bennet. Of Fairtnout,
Alexander r Boteler, Of jefferson county.
Abraham B. Patterson. George G. Irwin and
John Wells Hanson, Of Baltimore, have been
Incorporated under the laws of this State. as
The Eairmont Central Gas light and Coal
Company of West Virginia" \ certificate
to that effect was issued, yesterday, by Secre-
tary of State Pipes. The corporators set
forth their object to be the mining manufac-
turing, transporting and selling gas.light coal
and other valuable substances found or mau-
ufactured on their lands in Marion county
Their principal Office is to be kept at Fair
mont. and their charter is TO continue until
March II. 1889. Fifty thousand dollars have
been subscribed to the capital stock, and they
ask that the said capital stock may be increased
from time to time until it reaches one hundred
thousand dollars. to be divided into shares OF
one hundred dollars each
T IVheciin1 IntcHiypnccr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27
An Insane Bridegroom.

On Tuesday July 9th, wedding party ar
rived at the Dclevan House, from Lake
George. They were from New York, and
had been on a tour of about one weeks du,
ration. The married couple were accompanied
by the sister of the bride and some osher ac-
quantanccs. and all seemed happy enough
until they reached this city. During the day
the bridegroom manifested decided repuS-
nance to his wife. Threatened to use her
violently if she came near him. His strange
conduct led his friends to think he was insane,
and this idea was strengthened by the fact
that lie had been in that condition some five
or six years ago. All attempts to reconcile
the man to his wife were in vain. No on e
could quiet him at all except the brides sis
ter When she came near him he would sit
down and Cease to be bOisterous for time
He rapidly grew worse. however, and in the
evening locked himself in his room and
thrcatned to shoot any person who might
attempt to enter. His friends were alarmed
at this state of affairs. and called upon Mr..
Leland to interfere. He did so, and was COM
PEELED to force the door before gaining admit
lance The man was found to be raving crazy
More help was called for, and after despcr-
ate struggle the insane man was bound with
cord 10 preven, him from doing in jury TO
himself or others. The whole party took the
night train for New York The bride was
incnnsolahe in consequence of the sad con-
dition of her husband. She wept bitterly,
and her friends aud others who saw her tear>
ed that she too might become insane. AL
together, it was sad ending of honey moon.
Aibany Argus
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27
POLITICAL.
THE TOMB OF AARON.

In the unhroken rest
Ofdreamless Death, he sleeps,
Upor the mountain's crest,
Where melancholy eve first wNcps:
The Vesper-star of ages hath looked down
From her translucent thrnne,
To'light tho holy, memorable SD,
Where lies the great High Priest
He, of the Flowering Rod.
In misty distance lies
fhe vale OF Arabia,
Beneath the arohIng skies;
Joyless and drcar, the day
When Earh's rCsounding voice sent back the Il eac
OF IsrHel's trih-s. each led
BY valiant warriors, strong in faith and sword,
With their resplendent Priest,
The chosen of the Lord.
From climes. where dying day
Sinks in the western wave,
The traveller comes t" pay
A tribute DER that lonely grave;
And aft the Mosem bends with reverence there.
While breathe his lips Pra
Der him who laid his glorious vestments down.
Breas plae and mitrc blue
For eternal crown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

re- A dispatch from Lexington, Mo. 10th,
says terrible tornado has just swept over
Lexington. Trees and fences were blown
down in every direction, and the streets
blocked with wrecks. Many houses were un-
rooted and otherwise damaged; some of rhe
roofs were carried one hundred yards. The
Caucasian newspaper Office is perfect wreck
Several horses were injured by flying timbers.
bricks, shutters, &c. No lives were lost. as far
as heard from Damage to the citv and
c. unity cannot at present be estimated. Grow
ing crops were .prostraed, irnit trees destroy
ed, and the deuce played generally.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27
= \ piece of mechanism for transferring

A piece of mechanism for transferring
railroad cars from one track to another without
neeesSiiatins the running of the car several
hundred feet back or forward, as the case may
be. and without the use of switches, has been
patented within the last few days The Prac-
tical advantages of it are a saving Of depot
room and of time. and railroad men say that
it possesses some intrinsic merit.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

VIRGINIA SETTLERS Mr.. T. L Hough,
wealthy gentleman from Erie, Pennsylvania,
Just from Virginia. where he has been nego-
tiatipg for the purchase OF large tract of
land for agricultural purposes. says that he
considers the opportunities for Investment in
that State more favorable and inviting than
arc offered 10 the West.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

DEAD HEADS An exchange says: "It is
an extraordinary fact in ibis world that every
man or woman that wants something done for
nothing, goes straghtway TO the publisher OF
newspaper. He is the free bridg &c over
which merit and demerit proposes to pass the
stream OF trouble. He Is the free horse that
every man proposes to ride into the green
pastures of prosperity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27
An Extraordinary Romance.

Marriage Of a Depr"ved CYprjion TO One
Who Loved Her in Her Purity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

-"Sparkling Star" is the name of negro
fire company il Knoxville, Tennessee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

WINE AwAY-A wink az an anctioneer
has been decided not to be 4 bid. Our arc-
tioneers should make note Of this fact. Our
folks can wink as much as they please.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

WM. ii. TRAFERS.
X. SHANNON TAYLOR,

n iNnNEl - Law
Chcr'"s'or" ..j:f'rso" Co""ty, lF"| Virginia,
WILL Practice in the several Courts of vrginin
w and West Virginia. Special attention paid
TO the Collection of Claims All business entrusted
60 bin will receive prompt attention.
May :, lS69-tf-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27

1t must be happy thought TO lover,
that his blood and that of his sweetheart min
cle in the same musquitc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-27
MORE CA RDS.

For the Best PIan"s made over Baltimore,
PhiIadcI Ipha and New YORK Pianos by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
Orr,c. ASp WARERouM No. NuRrH Liberty
Sr near BtItinrurc street, BALTIMORE, MD.
ctTiEFF'S PIAN OS have all the latest improve
> nrnIs including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts. and the Improved French Action
fully warranted for FIee Years, with the privilege
of within II months If not entirely salts
factory to purchaser
on hand, from $50 to S3nO.
Referees who have our Pianos in usc:-
Gen r. E, Lee, Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Rott Ransom, Wilmington. N. C. John Burns,
Dr. L. C. CordclI, Warren Eby. John b. Packet,
CharIestown, ThOs NJ. lsbell of Jefferson county,
L. B. Burns, of Clar Ike county. Mrs. Schwartswei-
der Mozart Musical Association of Winchester.
TERMS LIBERAL. a call is solicited.
Ap-il IA 1850. d. Oct. 2.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-09

Anna Dickinson said in her last lecture
at New York, Friday night, that in five years
she would vote, and in ten be q member Of
Congress; but there is no reason why she
should so long waste her sweetness on the
desert air, for the number Of incompetents
now in congress is so large that she could
be Immediately added without any percePti.
bic dilution of the strength Of the concern.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-09
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING.

THE uudsrsigped have formed co partner
ship, under the brm of smealon sc5en-
tn.r, for carrying on the business Of House, Sign
snd STEAMBOAT Painting; Grstntng, h@lsomin'
ing, Paper Hanging, Glazing; ;S,,u,,ov &C.
JOHN SCHLEMMER,
Rosk Island Aug. 30, 1sss, dH,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-09

1t is said that the Manual Labor Depart
ment at the Iowa State Agricultural Col.
Iege, works with complete success The
students are divided into squads, each under
the direction Of captain, who receives
the tools from the tool-house, d.
rects the labor Of his company, keeps roc
ord Of the time, quality OF she work, and re-
nnrls tn ihe nrrsIlrnL in writing.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-09
M. SCHLEGEL,
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS,

CIG A II ~ 4!
TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES, 4o., in Mitchell
| L,udo's Block, next door to Gleim's. An
Brands KEEP, on hand, and all orders promptly
attended ~. Give mo II call. ma3ldly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-09
Datlp argus.
OrFIOIAL PAPER.

A New York paper, remarkable for its
startling and suggestive head lines, intimates
the fact that man had fallen into a vat OF
hot sulphur by this caption "a little taste
of hell before death"