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The New York herald., 1869-03-06
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

The Last Military Order Of General Grant.
WAsHINoroS, March s. 1899.
The last military order issued by General Grant, ~
General Of the Army Is dated March 8, and relates
to an economical disposition or condemned govern
ment property, as follows
Inspecting officers In recommending the dispo-
siton TO be made OF condemned property. especially
Of the Quartermaster's department.. will bear IN
mind that there is hardly any species Of material,
Old linen, cotton WOOL Iron, &c. can all be worEed
up In new form, and wood can be used a. fuel.
Hereafter no condemned articles, unless there are
special reasons to the contrary which reasons must
be stated in the report, shall he sold.
Reinsfatement Of Paymaster General Bricc In
Active Service.
The following was issued to-day from the head
quarters Of the army
GENERAL oRDERs-No. Q.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON. March 3, l66e
By direction Of the President Of the United states
30 much of general order NO. I. from thus ONCE,
Breyct Major General BENJAMIN ". Brice Paymaster
General from active service Is revoked, and he WI
be considered as having oeen continuously on duty
BY command OF the General OF the Army.
L D. TOWNSEND, Assistant AdJutant General.
Omcers Ordered 70 Join their Resinenss.
By direction OF the Secretary Of War the following
oncers are relieved from their present duties and
ordered to JOIN their respective regiments without
delay:-o
First Lieutenant j. A. Purcell and Second Lieu
tenants W. w. Wood and u. u. Pierce Of the Pirst
infantry; Brevet Captain 7. H. Bradley Eleventh In
lantry; Second Lieutenant N: Gallagher, Six
twentieth infantry; Second Lieutenant J. w. Sun
derland, Twenty-Iourtn infsnuy; FIRST Lieutenans
ants so Ewing and Il. j. Farnsworsi rnirtyfourts
infantry; Captain George &. Head Twenty-fourtn
infantry and First Lieutenant Jonn Hunter Ordered
Board-Captain Ephraim Villa ms. Filth infantry.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
LONG ISLAND.

DOG SLAUGHTER IN QUEENS CoUNTY.-The trustees
Of the village OF Astoria have passed an ordinance
directing that ali unmuzzled dogs In the village
shall be destroyed.
A HUNTERS POINT CHURCH EDrrIcE BLOWN
DowS.-On Thursday night the new unfinished
Catholic church edince on Fifth street. Hunters
Point was blown down during the prevalence Of
high winds. The edlhce was Q frame one, costing
about 5000. It Is at present heap OF ruins
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE SOUTH SIDE RAILROAD
laborlng man named Shone, in the employ OF
the South Side railroad, 80 badly injured at Pear
SALTS Corner Yesterday morning his death
in few hours thereafter He was engaged upon
the freight train when losing his balance fell be-
meath the cars the train passing over him severlng
his leg and receiving other injuries which suDse-
queniy caused death as above stated. He was a
resident OF Rockville Centre Wnere ne leaves vile
and Iour children
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE.-A sad and melancholy
case OF suicide occurred at East Norwich on Thurs
day evening" 1t appears that young man named
Alfred c. Redfeid, q clerk IN the store OF Mr.. J. NJ
his usual spirits the evening above named, ana at
the time 1t was supposed had gone to visit his
mother at East Greenwich. On the following morn
ing sheet OF notepaper was found on the cheese
box In the store with the following words:-"Gone.
gone, gone Alfred" The young man not max
ing his appearance at the usual hour. party
OF young men OF the village started In
search OF MIN, and at about eleven O'Clock his body
was found on hill IN the rear OF Mr.. Weeks store
nfeIess. The Coroner was notified. when, on exami-
nation OF the remains II was found tnat he had shot
himself In two places one bail Of which had passed
through his lett lung and the other through the
heart. lie was about seventeen years OF age, and
had been employed IN the store OF Mr.. Weeks but
about six weeks. Nothing was elected on the in
quest tnat could give the slightest cause for the
commiaI OF the act, and the Whole case Is shrouded
In impenetrabe mystery
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY.

AN EXPLOSION AT HART's CONVERSIONS of the
buildings connected with what used to be the pow
der mills, at Hart's Corners, was blown up few
DAYS ago by powder, which had becom
deposited under the floor OF the building
when the mills were in operation, ignised by the
sparks dropped accidentally from the pipe OF man
employed In the building at the time The building
was wholly destroyed BY the fire which succeeded
the explosion.
THE FALLEN CHURCH STEEPLE AT MoRRIsANIA.-
AT special meeting Of the trustees Of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Morrisania, whose steeple fell
as reported, couple Of weeks ago. the proprety Of
repairing the building was considered and very
strong adverse sentiment developed. The entire
ediice was built OF manufactured block, and the
same causes which produced the fall OF one part OF
1t will IN time produce the fall OF all parts OF It.
During an examination OF the building three prom-
nent builders OF this city found that its piers had all
more or less settled, and they recommended that
that part or it which still standing be taken down.
Tue cost OF repairs, If they should be decided upon
finally will amount to $4,000 The cost OF new
building the foundation OF the present structure
will be- in addition to what can be saved OF the wood
work, only $4,000. The trustees have represented
their condition the public in the hope that that
charitable worthy may supply them with SUFFICIENT
funds to run up new church.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
FIST DISTRICT CIVIL COURT.
A Telegraph Case.
Before Judge Loew.

BelOfe Juuge LocWs
John w. S,cJrrs. The Neto Fork Citv Telegraph COM
p1ny.-Ths was an action to recover the sum OF $50
for services rendered by Farr the asignor OF the
plaintiff, durin the month OF January for the defen.
DENTS as their OPERATOR at the oce corner OF Fulton
and South streets 1t appeared on the trial that Farr
was originally engaged to work for the defendants,
by George f. Baker, their superintendent IL further
appeared that on the 10th November last all the en-
ploy Of the company were served with notice ln-
forming them that to avoid further misapprehen-
SION nj matters relating 10 the business OF the COM
pany must DC referred TO Mr.. Baker, who mad iull
discretionary powers In relation to the same, and
Tns ndiice YVES signed by w. F.. Coi-
fee tue secretary and treasurer OF the
company. On the LIST OF January, 1859. the company
suspended operations, and all their employees ex-
cepi,n1 farr the assignor OF the plaintiff, and one
otcr person were discharged by Baker. Farr testi-
fed that Baker then informed him that ne was 10
remain the ONCE as usual, and that In order TO
keep the customers together he should receive all
messages that came and transmit them through
other Offices These instructions he said he carried
out TO the verv letter duriag the whole month. ON
cross.exannation he said that he received no CON-
mission from the other companies. and II also ap-
reared tnat nc did not transmit or receive any mes
sages through the defendants lines during said
month ON the part OF defendants evidence
was introduced tending to show that dur.
irtg the suspension in January superintendent
Baker himself negotiating for lease OF the lines
and Mr.. Conce, the treasurer testified that on the
9Th OF January he Informed Farr that his services
were not required and tnat II he continued to work
he look baker for his pay and they therefore
GAINED that the company Is not liable. The Court
decided that farr vas justified in iolowing the in-
sructons of the superintendent and that even II he
should assume that Conee had notified Farr. as he
ba testified, but whicn the latter denied, stu tue
notice came too late; the hiring beng by the monm
the notice should have been gwen on or before the
commencement OF he new month on the lst oi Janu-
airy. ud@ment Tor tue plainun.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
THED DISTINCT CIVIL COURT.
Another Theatrical sGuabblc.
nnlnrr Lnlne Smith.


Niclsoi N. Mcintyre rs. Wtttdm H. Lfn7drd.-This
wa. an action brought TO recover $40 so, which the
rialn.ia GAINED was due him by the defendant for
salay y hotel aud travelling expenses while In his en-
mo, ~ an actor. There was host OF actors in
ouusf. most OF whom attended as witnesses and the
remainder from curiosity.
TESTIMONY or THE PLAINTIFF.
NIchol NJ. Mcintyre testified tnat he was engaged
by MIR. LIngard, manager OF the Theatre Comiquc IN
this city TO perform at his theare; the engagement
was written one and was to commence on the 9th
ol November; commenced three days earlier on the
9th; the theatre was destroyed by IRE during
that engagement; have not played IN
The theatre since; alter the destruction
OF the theatre by fire, the 4th OF December made
n verbal engagement with Mr.. Ltngard, by which
was 20 receive tue same salary and my board ana
travelling expenses; was to travel with AIR. Lin.
gard and perform Ia dinerent places; l commenced
10 travel two weeks after the re went to Washing.
ton and PLAYED In tue company there; received
written notice Of discharge ON tile 4tn OF January,
eiuled BY MIR. staples, the agent OF Mr.. Lingard;
continued 10 play one week alter the sth o Jauuary
on The nth OF January received the following order
NON him: uostol. January, III. Mr.. Mclniyfe-l
am reauested uy MIR. Lingard 10 say that. owing TO
xuur having broken the rules OF the theatre which
Snu spue,j by addressing hin IN his private dress
ina room he dlsyenses with your services lie
excuses Inc nne OF ave uo,llrs and am autnorizei
Ly bu 10 ave you nltecn dollars, being Tue balance
oi ynur saary lor the ensuing week. ours, &C.,
H. Stnples. Tor Mlliiam IA. Lingard.h lie would NOT
allow une % perform after the ilt OF January, anu
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Judge Bedford.

Before Judge Bedford.
At the opening Of the court yesterday nve homi-
eide cases were set down for trial next week, ex-
Judge Stuart appearing as counsel for the accused
parties. Assistant District Attorney Tweed said he
would be ready to try them at the time appointed.
BURGLARY.
James Haggcrty and John Mitchell, youths. plead.
ed guilty to burglary in the third degree the ind
ment charging tnat the I'd inst. they broke INTO
tne liquor store OF Patrick McQnade, 81 New Canal
property. The Judge IN passing sentence, said he
regretted to say that these boys had very bad
reputation He sent each Of them 70 the State Prison
lor 1Our years.
LARCENY AT THE ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL
Frank Morris was tried and convicted OF grand
larceny, he having OH the night OF the 2lth OF Feb
ruary st0en bronze clock valued at $ll0 from the
81. Nicholas Hotel. A officer caught him in the act
of escaping from the front window OF the reading
room. The City Judge in passing sentence said that
Morris Philadelphia thief and that Tor the last
tn.ee years ae mad been pro%Wng % around hotels s IN
iowei. which was five years. imprisonment In the
SCate Prison.
at burglary, was sent to the Penitentiary for one
year. Ine accused was remanded Tor the purpose OF
Honor i1tinatel tnat the physicians on the island
c0uld institute an examination and II they dis
covered lnat he was INSANE he could be removed TO
the Lunauc Asylum.
Charles Johnson (coored) was tried and con victed
OF robbery the iirst degree the evidence showing
that he, in connection with three white men. as
sau.teo and robbed william Ellis while ne was CON-
ing out OF disreputabe hJuse in Baxter street on
tue I'D VI last m0nth. the complainant positively
identified the prisoner, who was arrested on the
spoI, and when searched rule which corresponded
10 one .ost by Ems. was found In his pocket Ellis
lost his ovcrcoat and thirty dollars IN money
Mir. Tweed summed up the case Judge Bedford. In
passing sentence, said that J0hnson's record was
baa; that he was an associate OF Baxter street
Tn eyes, aud that so far az his Honor was concerned
lie was determined 10 break up the dens IN that
street. Tnc prisoner was sent to the state Prison
for the perlou OF twelve years.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
YACHTING m ENGLAND.

Tho Promise of the Coming 6easeu-Grand
International Contest Promlsed-France,
England and Amcsica-The Welcome "a
be Extended % tho Dauntless and the
sappho.
Events OF very great interest In the yachting world
are In preparation just now, and the souls OF yacht
men are filed with enthusiastic anticipation OF the
coming season. It Is intended 70 make the occasion
memorable one in yachting annals, and to extend
hearty welcome In an ways, especially In the
way OF an opportunity for the enjoyment OF rare
sport.
Speculation has been active for some time as to
the New York Club and az TO the possibilities OF its
being represented in the Soent this year. This, In
deed has been the topic Of interest all the English
clubs 80 that the adventurous spirit Of your yacht
men is not without its influence upon English
thought At length this question has been decided
by the letters from the owners Of the Dauntless and
the Sappho, and we know that these boats at least
will visit England, and prepared to test their
qualities against the English clippers
What, then, shall we do to make their visit as
agreeable as possible and a. much grand occasion
as the proprietIes requrea This seems to be the
question with our yachtmen.
1t seemed desirable 10 have the general opinion OF
action OF the several clubs and with this view the
Vice Commodore Of the Royal Albert Club, Southsea,
recently addre letter to the commodores OF the
Royal Yacht Clubs, inviting them to attend meeting
in London at an early day. 1t should be noted that
the club In which this action originates is the club OF
which his Royal Highness the Duke OF Edinburg Is
commodore and 1t is perhaps not improper TO sup
pose that this proposal to make the coming OF the
Dauntess and the Sappho something OF an inter-
national event was inspired by that royal sportsman
The present idea Is to make a general subscrp-
ton In all the clubs, and even among those fond Of
aquatic sports outside OF the clubs for prizes Of
q programme, with an announcement OF the prizes
win probably be put forth by committee repre-
sentng all the clubs that take part In the London
meeting.
Another fact that lends some additional brilliancy
to the possibilities OF the Is that French
boats viii In all likelihood take part In the sport.
1t Is known that one or two large boats now In
course OF construction In France to be entered for
the races here and the chance that the naval archi
lecture OF the three great maritime nations may thus
be put to the trial in British waters will give to the
season an International interest that none other has
ever had.
acting together will profrer unusual prizes for the
prowess OF the visitors is probable that the clubs
individually will throw their matches open to the
strangers and this act will be all the hospita
BILE, inasmuch as they do It in the confidence that
many OF their prizes will stand as trophies on your
side the water.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

Jersey City.
DIAMOND Cut DIAM0ND.-A man named Kelly had
some dealings lately with Justice Corrigan, the up
shot OF which, II is alleged, most unsatisfactory
70 Kelly. He thereupon went straghtway to Justice
McAnaly and applied for warrant against Justice
C0rrigan on the charge OF mafeasance In office.
This was proceeding that required some consider
alton, but precedent was at length nshed out and
Justice McAnally issued the warrant yesterday.
This Is one OF the first Official acts OF Justice Nc
Anally.
The BASE BALL INCORPORATION BILL VETOED
Governor Randolph has vetoed the bill Incorporating
the Champion Base Ball Club OF Jersey City, on the
ground that 1t confers constabuary powers on the
association which should be delegated only to the
officers OF the law; that it authorizes the club to give
exhibitions OF eats or strength and all games re-
included many games that are illegal and condemned
by public morality The b wlll be modified SO as ,s
to eliminate the ecuonabe features aud there 10
no doubt that 1t will then become law.
Hobolen.
ACCIDENT ON THE MoRaIs AND ESSEX RAIL
RoAD.-On Thursday night coal train on the Morris
and Essex Railroad ran on the track at the tunnel
An oil train also ran on yesterday morning. No
person was injured. but short delay was caused
IN the running OF trains.
Hudson City.
PRISONERS SENTENCED .-rhe following prisoners
received sentence in the Court OF Quarter Sessions
yesterday:-John Neil, who fred several shots at
Patrick Devery and severely wounded him at Ho-
boken, was fined twenty-five d0llars-this sentence
Is the most surprising OF the present term. or, in
deed, OF any previous term; w. +. Z. Jones' as
sault and battery, fined twenty dollars; william
Oerks, breaking INTO stable in Jersey City. eigh-
teen months in State Prison.
Trenton.
COURT OF ERRoRs.-The March Term OF the Court
Of Errors and Appeals commences in this city on
Tuesday next. The arguments in the State Supreme
Court are being rapidly heard.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COuRT-The trials OF
John Bierschaum, on . charge OF violating the In
ternal Revenue laws and John G. Bierschaum. on an
indictment for obstructIng the Deputy Marshal
while attempting to arrest the former. which were
TO have come or yesterday, were postponed till next
"Wednesday in consequence OF the n0n-appearance OF
some important witnesses for the prosecution. An
important whiskey case, involving large amount OF
money Is to be heard on Tuesday next
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
muauts or A NEW u'l:As, DETECTIVE.

lrrom the New Orleans Republican, Feb. IS
David Hennessv. detective offcer, was las
evening, at about hafpast three O'Clock, shot and
killed m the coffee house on 81 Ann street. between
Royal and Chartres streets near the Cathedral,
Arthur Guerin the same notorious character who
killed Edmond Forrest, coiored man, In the Preach
market, some time ago, mas been arrested.
The verdict rendered by the Coroner's Jury waa
that David Hennessy came TO hs death from pistol
sloi wound inflicted by Arthur Guerin. An afndavit
was last evening made againss Guern, charging him
with the murder
From what we could learn u seems that about two
weeks ago there was a quarrel between Hennessy
snd ne accused, wnch had been smoohed over ana
lhs parties up 70 the time VI tue nurder appeared to
% Oh friendly terms
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

BY advices upon naval AFFAIRS from Washington
further reduction OF the employees OF the various navy
yards has been ordered The total expenditures st
the several yards have been reduced TO the monthly
allowance about as follows:-Orlnancc Department,
saoOo Engineers Department, $s5.oo); and Equip
ment $4,000. This last includls the getting ready
Of the Aigoma and Alaska, also the Lancaster.
The Construction Department now confines itself
solely to the repairs ABSOLUTELY required and the get
ting ready the several vessels ord, ,rod ~ reiies for
the squadrons abroad.
The changes just about 70 take placc In the Navy
Department are looked upon with great satisfaction
by the majority OF naval oficers Captain Fox, who
formerly occupied the position OF Assistant secre
tary Of the Navy has been sadly missed, as he was
navy man.
1t ia rumored that the court Of inquiry In the ease
OF Captain strong VIII find the discipline OF his ship
q matter Of commendation instead OF oensure. She
passed an excellent Inspection at the New York
Navy Yard, and TO her having been run ashore In
the Adriatic during ner cruise, that was duly in-
qured into at the time, and all TO blame properly
il Is rumorcd that Rear Admiral @. n. Davis win
soon be relieved from the command OF the South
Atlantic squadron at his own request, IN order TO
proceed 70 the United states and have the oppor-
tunily Afforded him to respond TO the attacks made
upon him by Minister Webb In the matter OF pro-
ceedng 70 the relief OF Minister washburn 1t Para
CAPTAIN Trcnchard, who had served over three
years upon shore station. AMI who IL was reported
would be relieved bv captain w. T. lie Roy is still at
the New York Navy Yard, and as Captain lie Roy
will probably decline ORDERS Captain Strong Will be
ordered In his place.
Paymasrer l.. ID. Gibson. neet paymaster OF tho
South Atlantic Squadron, who was placed upon the
retired list last year has been ordered to return to
the United states by the United states Brazilian mail
steiner OF April.
Paymaster X. Washington, lately attached to the
United states receiving snip New Hampshire, has
received orders to leave the United states on the
steamer OF March e. and report to Rear Amiral O. w.
Davis for duty ss neet paynaster OF the South
Atlantic squadron.
Tne lron-clad Roanoke now at the the Navy Yard
New York, has been ordered docked with the view
OF cleaning ana examining her bottom, she has been
over i've years In the water. aud for good portion
oI this time at Hampton Roads. She Is magnlncens
three turretted iron-clad AMI mounts three fifteen
inch guns. and three ten inch rifles formidaoe
moving battery for the defence of lhe harbor
At Boston Navy Yard the Alaska Is slowly equip
ping, Nothing else worthy OF note going - on.
The Algoma ~ receiving machinery and competing
At Portsmouth Navy Yard.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
COURT OF COMMON plEas-spEclAL TERM.

suit for the Recovery of Money Won mt
Poker.
Before Judge Barrett.
Hart Us. Co,lieS.-Thls was q motion to vacate o
Judgment the ground OF irregularity At the time
appointed answer the defendant obtained an order
ex ending the time, and served copy OF the order
with the accompanying afidavit. According to the
statements maze, however lie failed 70 serve the
documents within the specified time. In the mean
time, averreu, negotiations being made for
settlement Uut the plalntli subsequently entered up
judgment for the costs. The motion was now made
to set aside that judgment the ground Of Irregular
NY. The Daintllf Tor the $1,000, OF which $500
was alleged to have been loaned and the balance
won at me game OF pOxer.
The U urt reserved decision.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
COURT OF COMMON plsss-TaAL Tssm-7Aar L.
Alleged Fraudulent Obtaining OF Bonds.
Before Judge DAILY.

Byron d Jung Us. Cram ss.--Thc plaintiffs are
brokers and brought an action against the defendant
for the fraudulent obtaining OF four teniorty bonds
and also for the balance alleged to be due them for
carrying stock the year 1865. amounting to $780,
Tne paintrfs testified that In October last the de-
fendant called upon them for the purpose OF ar
ranging his account, and handed them certified
check for $500 and $500 in currency at the same
them as margin collateral, and stating that he de-
sired them ia order to make loan and that he
lie defendant denied the allegation, and averred
that tue balance was not due, aad that he had dis
presentation OF the bill, besides overpaying the
.pluintifrs eleven dollars
The jury found yerdict for the plaintiff for $662.
The New York herald., 1869-03-06
BROOKLYN CITY.
TIE COrRTs.
Alleged False imprisonment.
Before Judge Thompson.

Theodore Kognussen u.s. Frederick Hoa0tand.-In
September 1867 the plaintlr In this action ar
rested on complaint Of the defendant, who preferred
against him charge OF stealing horse valued at
sl2o. lie was examined before Justice Delmar and
was honorably discharged. Plaintiff brought EVIL
dence to show that he had purchased the horse in
question: but left 1t IN the keeping OF the defendant
for short time. Defendant tried to show that
plaintiff, who was maman, hired the horse for the
the animal and rode away. After plaintiffs arrest
he remained in Jail for several days. and 1t was to
recover damages for this Imprisonment that the
action was brought Verdict not yet rendered.