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The New York herald., 1869-09-04
FINANCIAL PRESTIDIGITATI0N.

Ten Thousand Dollars In Five-Twenfy Bonds
lyiraculously Disnppear-A Brokers' Clerk
Accused Of Being at the Bottom Of the
Mystery.
A transaction in bonds in Wall street, the great
metropolitan moneyed CENTRE was brought to light
yesterday afternoon before Judge Downing at the
Tombs. John Riley, lately employed as clerk by
Alfred Colvil stockbroker, at No. so Wall street,
was charged with the mysterious disappearance of
ten $1,000 Hve-twenty United States coupon bonds.
The following are the facts In the case as thus far
revealed In anldavits made before the Judge:-
George Allen Clark, bookkeeper OF Mr.. Colvill.
testified that on the 1st inst. George M. Knight,
clerk of J. N. Perkins Co., handed to him
ten $1,000 fve.twenty United States coupon
bonds as security for loan made by Mr.. Colvil to
j. N. Perkins Co. for 900, check for the latter
amount being given on receipt OF the bonds; shortly
after this John Riley took possession OF the bonds,
rolled the same into small parcel placed the same
same with his mouth, or pretended to do go,
went out In conformity with the usual custom to de-
post the same for safe keeping In the vaults in the
change. Mr.. CLARK did not see the envelope until
the next day, when 1t came into his possession
sealed but on opening 1t the fve-twenty bonds were
missing while other securities In it were untouched
He laid the envelope on his desk, when Riley took
1t up and tore 1t into small pieces.
George III. Knight made an aflidavlt corroboratlng
& Co.
E. A. Benedict testified that he received package
with the address OF Alfred Covil from Riley, the
afternoon OF september at the Safe Deposit under
meath the Stock Exchange, ana returned the same
package to Riley In the morning.
Upon the above testimony Riley, who had been
arrested by detective Nevins was committed for ex-
animation. The examination was set down for next
Wednesday. He Is young man, has been in the
employ OF Mr.. COlv for the past three years. and
mp to the late. transaction the utmost reliance was
placed upon his honesty He lives in this city and
Is respectfully connected.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04

Tho Bomhurdmcnt Of the City OF GonaIves
by the Rebels.

by the Rebels.
PoRT Az PRINCE August IL, 1869.
The unfortunate city OF Gonaives is now being
bombarded by land and sea. This city has been
under an active sege by the Cacos for the past four
teen months the rebels being now in possession of
two steamers supposed to be formerly the American
steamships quaker City and Delphine. They are
bombarding the place by sea with their two steam.
ers, and by land at the same time. The lombard.
ment commenced on the eth inst, the same day the
British steamer Brtomart arrived In that port, and
the steamers then suspended firing and offered to
the commander and garrison OF the town twenty.
four hours TO embark themselves by said steamer
and abandon the town, which was perempt0riy re-
fused by General vlctorn Chevaier, the general
commanding; but he asked at the same time
children left there, which was accorded. The
same were Immediately embarked on board the
Brtomar which landed ,h them mere The lombard
mined to fight 1t out to the last Ut should be un.
derstood that said town OF Gonalves Is for Sanave
and Rarrlsoned by his officers aud sodiers 1t ex.
pected that general attack VIII take place by land
and sea to-day. the land troops marching on the
expect that the garrison will be able to hold out u.
der such superior force; but every man In G0naves
Is now fghtnR for his life and tnat unfortunate
town must become the scene-if taken--of much
blooushed and carnage. The place itself Will be laid
III ashes before surrendering
IL may be question OF international law whether
two steamers purchased In the United States under
the American nag, by people IN rebellion against
government regularly recognized by that OF the
United States, and having American Minister
resident near to them, said people forming q rebel
government, which is even recognized as belli-
gerent by any civilized nation-evcn by England and
France. who pretend to be their best friends-have
the right TO openly attack and destroy o town be-
longing TO said recognized government, In which
town there exists an American Consulate, over
bcmbardment.
IL is o great shame that no American man.of-war
has been In these waters for the last weeks, and
the greater the shame when 1t is considered tnat
property Belonging to Americans is so openly ex-
posed. The EDgls and French keep one Or more
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
HONE INFLUENCE AND TEE sCEoGL.

sixteenth Ward German School Association
Lecture by DIR. Gcrcke.
The regular meeting OF this association was held
last evening at No. 371 West Twenty third street.
Though the attendance was not very numerous the
spirit evinced was 80 much more determined. Very
little actual business OF Importance was transacted,
but what was done related to the subject matter OF
introducing the German language as branch Of In.
structon into the public schools, and the expert.
ence OF certain districts OF Pennsylvania was referred
to, where those scholars who had instruction In both
languages have for years successvey been ahead OF
the others, whose reading was confined to the
After these proceedings, which partook somewhat
OF the nature OF an Introductory prelude DR..
Gercke advanced and delivered lecture on the
"Relation OF the Parents with the Schools" He
began with the declaration that the 'homer Of the
child and the school must be of one spirit, one In
feeling. AS Is at present this unity oi feeling be.
tween the school and the parents cannot DO attained.
The parents select the school themselves to which
TO send their children. They do 60, and are in.
nuenced In their selection by personal consdera.
ing parents 10 change their children from one school
to the other. TINS changing is often the cause OF
great hindrance and irregularity in the
OF Its course, but 1t disarranges the whole class.
rnougn, only I,,s one pupil is taken out the whole
range OF tuition disturbed and the other children
suffer. while the one winch s taken out OF the course
OF Its regular instruction suffers most and is hin.
dered In It's progress The lecturer came to the
cluson that parents should not interfere with the
schools. When the children begin to know that they
find ready ear at home for their complaints against
the schools ls entirely gone. And when the children
know that their parents Will support them against
the teacher the whole discipline Of tho school is un-
are not the principals OF schools nor teachers in
them they shoud advise their children to submit to
the authority OF the school while there, and that
when in school the teacher represents the authority
OF the parent.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
THE ALBANY AND susuusHAHNA RAILROAD WAR.

Bank Checks Not Cash-Decision of Judge
stnrgcs, Of Otscgo County, in tho Case Of
the Milford and Oneonta Commissi6ncrs.
Judge Sturges OF O,sego, decides that the Oneonte
Commissioners (Messrs. Case and Keyes, In accept
ing check did not obtain cash. as the law Directs
and have violated the statute, and their once naa
become vacant. The Judge says
The serious question in the M whether the sale an9
assignment OF this stock and taking check even ot
responsible person for large par OF the puronhse
money sale for cash. II Ia NOT the sale was conIrsy
honest may been their Intentions, have acd IN ner
duty that behalf aud the ONCE 10 vacant check m
written addressed 10 bank or 10 pankerp
by party having money in their hands 'nem =
Or 10 6im bearer. named sum Of money
SS ;s,v from ron 0os;: ss.a
defined 10 be money cash. and best IN their legal ssni
catiou are but the obligations OF the drawer TO
and whom public officers acting under the provisions Of
statute and their proceedngs arc neore me 70 dcteiminS
clare the law a. find e. without reference TO consequencee
These oncers havs parted with this stock, and for large
part of the purchase money have only the check Of
sponbIe show for iand that with parol u1.
il the Of the company However honest
and legal transaction might be between individuals
OF the town had no right 70 part with this
sale and in doing have failed 10 comply with the law
therefore, the Office has become vacant and the application
TO appoint others to 6ll the vacancy 10 granted.
New commissioners appointed on the application
made. General s. 8. Burnside and d. NJ Miller. The
Milford case was decided the same way, and A. F.
Waters and John Eddy appointed commissioners In
place Of Messr5. WILDER and ChaunceY.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04

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The LATE F. !. A. BoOLE.-The flags on the City
Hall were at half mast yesterday as o mark Of re-
spect to the late Street Inspector.
Music AT THE PARK.-The Park Commissioners
announce that If the weather be fine there Will be
music on the Mall at the Park this afternoon com.
mencing at four O'Clock.
SERIOUS FALL.-Yesterday morning Abraham
Lehman, Of No. 1S1 avenue B, fell on the Sidewalk
corner Of Bowery and Prince street, and received
severe cuts. which were dressed by Police Surgeon
Armstrong, OF the Central Office.
THE NEW POST OFFICE-The work of excavating
for the foundation Is progressing rapidly. The con-
tractor is said to make good thing, since ''sand
mnen has been discovered, and parties are eagerly
buying up the sand for building purposes.
SMUGGLING. inspectors Chapman and PEBBLES
have made several seizures at Castle Garden. Be-
sides quantity OF cloths silks and other articles of
merchandise they captured two cases Of fine jew.
ery which steerage passenger attempted to snug
gle ashore.
DROWNED MAN.-The body OF man whose name
Is unknown was yesterday found floating in the
dock foot Of pier No. 45 North river and made fast
Coroner Rollins was notified to hold an inquest.
The remains were much decomposed and evidently
had been In the water for several weeks.
FATAL FALL.-Coroner Keenan, yesterday held an
inquest at No. 10 washington street on the body of
Michael Irwin, lad ten years Of age, whose death
was the result OF injuries received on Wednesday
last by falling from 0 third story window Of the
above named premises to the roof Oft shed below
and thence to the pavement. Tie jury rendered
verdict Of accidental death.
THE NAVAL OFFIcF.-On Thursday the receipts
from the Withdrawals Of goods alone amounted to
$3s7O gold, being the heaviest days receipts
in twenty years. The number OF Withdrawals was
444 The Naval Officer has increased his clerical
force to keep pace with the times 1t being impossi-
BILE for the present force 10 attend to the duties Of the
oflce.
DEATH FROM INJURIEs.-James Burke. man for
tyve years of age and native Of Ireland, died yes
terday in Bellevue Hospital from the effects Of nju-
ries received on Tuesday last by the bursting of
tank the Novelty Iron Works, where, 1t Is said,
he was employed. The injuries were mostly to the
lower extremities. Deceased, who lived at COL East
Fourteenth street, has left widow and three chill.
dren. coroner Rollins was notified to hold an In
quest on the body.
FRLoNIous AssAULr.-The Twenty.hrst precinct
police report that ct halfpast one O'Clock yesterday
morning Edward Carroll, alias "The Hoboken Clip
per-" was stabbed In the face and dangerously
wounded while riding down Second avenue In
carriage with party OF friends, whose names are
unknown. The assault was committed between
Flfy.seventh and Fifty-elghth streets, and the
offender aud his companions made their escape.
Carroll was sent to his home at the corner OF Sixth
and Willow streets, Hoboken. The police fall to
state the origin OF the fight or any OF the details OF
the mysterious affair.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04

Stanton street. n the cotyae Of which Emsrich took
bis ice tongs and hit Bradley npon the head IN.
nictng very serious injuries. The Justice held the
prisoner in 81, 900 bail, vv
DESPERATE AssAnAxr.-Mlchael Divine, OF
No. lao Mulberry street, made complaint yesterday
before Judge Bowling, at the Tombs, against Francis
REYNOLDS, Of No. 1853 Mott street. charging him with
an attempt to take his life. 1t Is alleged that Rey-
nods went to Divine's house and asked him to ac-
company him home. and that after they had reached
Reynolds rooms the latter shut the door on
them and said "You son OF q -, got
you n0w." He then struck Divine the
back oil the neck with some heavy instrument,
knocking him down on the floor. Having got up,
Divine contrlved to get out or the room. but Rey-
nolds followed, and again clutching him attempted
to throw MIN the bannsters OF the stairs. Both
then tussled with each other and rolled down the
stairs together, and during the scuffie Reynolds
caught hold Of Divlne's eyebrow with his teeth and
bit OF piece OF 1t, Divine again forced Reynolds
or and the latter then kicked him over tbs body In
the most violent manner. AS soon as Divine got out
into the street he commenced hall0oing "murder,n
and officer Campbell, answering the call, proceeded
to Reynolds rooms. Reynolds was inside, with
sword In his hand, and on the officer attempting
to enter made six different lunges at his body.
Finally Campbell rushed in and secured the prisoner
Reynolds was held to answer on complaint OF Divine
and OF the officer.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04

,roIected Buildlngs.

Projected Buildings.
The following plans have been submitted 20 the
Superintendent OF Buildings since last report:-
August sFacory brick No 2ls East Twentyhfh streets
Bres sSop TDi Kos East streets
street, $50 West Of First sssnss three stOfie: and
brick tsnsmsnts south side Of sxtynrst street. 100
fee, east Second avsnue a5x5 four stories Owner John
August ssrwo brick .sns~eu.. north :ds Of rifty.sth
August s4-ons brick tenement south side Of Madison
four stories Owner, David y. King.
Of Eghyhrs street so feet west Of Second avs
size of building, 2o15o four stories Owner Peter
brick stable and shop No MI9nsa sns size Of
Brick and east side Of Ninth svsnns
M ashss Se HSa soes owner john Barchs
First class wooden dwelling south side Of lsst street. ~
tss owns east John 81 Frss size OF
size Of building l9oxi six stores basement and cellar
BTsR factory s1s Cherry street, slzs of build.
ing Ssso four s.oss % les Wan "a. zas co ,
one Sa story sOs Owner, % j. II H. Trsnor s. .-' y 'Is
ma ssa ss m SMn. S s s build
oees soS.lwsst q Shamssr. s:rs., ana
-s
feet o fss 0s s0s'a building
ries Owner, Miss Annie N: Conrad; ID
sae building s5Isa two stories and basement Owner.
August class brick dwelling south side Of l2oh
street aSG feet west Of Avenue s,se OF building s14S
Brick No. Ss Cherry street size OF building 230
x37 four stories Owner, John RUSSELL
August 3l-Three first class brick dwellings north side OF
Fythrd IS feet east of Madison avenue size OF
building 26x40x59 four sories Owner, George Ham.
ilton.
Fourth size Of building 1ex32 three sto
ries. Owner, Maurice Campbell.
September l-BrIck north side Of 10th street, 17o
feet of building 6x45 three Stories
Owner, Otis I. Hall.
September 2Brick shop No. Ss Trinity p'acci size OF
building 29x3 TIP: three sories Owner, d. NJ Smith.
The plans submitted during the week were twenty
four previously this year, 92S.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
POLICE IyTELLIGEN CE.

ALLEGED LARCENY or ATRUoK.-John Grace was
yesterday taken before Judge Dowlng at the rombs.
on q charge OF stealing q truck OF the value OF
seventyfve dollars, belonging to John Foley No. IL
West street. He was committed to answer the
charge.
SENT TO MASSACHUSETTS Christian start and A.
W. Hurd, alias @. IL. Flood, charged win late bur.
glaries IN Massachusetts, were yesterday sent to
Massachusetts. on requisition from the Governor,
for trial.
ALLEGuD FELosIous AssAULT.-A driver OF an
Ice wagon, named Adam Emerich, was arraigned
yesterday afternoon before Justice Shandy at Essex
Market Police Court, on charge OF fel0niously as
aauting one Peter Bradley, OF Al Jackson street.
The men 1t appears had some trouble Rt the foot of
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Lottery Case.

Lottery Case.
Before Commissioner Shields.
The United States cs. c. B. Parker.-Tne defend
ant carried on the business as q lottery deaIer in
Fftysecond street. and was arrested for not having
a special license. The accused was held for exami-
nation until Monday.
The Archer Case.
The United States Us. CharleslS ana Washington
Archer-The hearing of this case was resumed yester-
day. The testimony OF NJ. j. Connolly was continued,
but nothing other than what has already appeared
was elected, The witness stated that the deficiency
during three months amounted to nearly $4,000. He
inquired for the defendants cash book to substan.
tate what he had said. The casn book was subse-
had returned more on Some occasions than they
were entitled to.
Mr.. McMahon cross-examined the witness at con.
siderable length, and the further hearing OF the case
was adjourned.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04

Mr.. Bonner drove Dexter to the Prospect Park Fair
Grounds yesterday afternoon, and when the race
over between Lady Thorn and Mountain Boy nun.
Der OF the club members surrounded him and begged
him to bring Dexter the track let the ladies see
hlm move They had heard great deal Of both Mr..
Bonner and his celebrated trptter, and they were
very desrous OF seeing both man and horse. To
oblige them Mr.. Bonner drove Dexter o mile to his
road wagon In 2:25 He logged the horse twice
around the course before ho took the word ''go'
made the first quarter In thrtyslx seconds the half
mile In I'LL. threequarers In LAG and came home in
226 which 10 as fast as ever the famous Flora Tenn
pie trotted to skeleton. The performance was O
wonderful one when 1t Is taken into consideration
that the horse was driven there dusty roads and
had no previous preparation for speed.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
QUARANTINE.

Affairs are very dull at Quarantine, no infcued
vessels having arrived In some time and there be-
ing no yellow fever patients In hospital few
weeks will now close the season for contagious dis
eises, and with the present cool weather no serious
irving vessels. The number OF infected vessels ar
irving at Quarantine this year has been very much
less than that OF previous years. owing 70 tne sns
tension OF shipments from Cuba and the fact u o.
aIlrge proportion OF West India products were
shipped 10 this port previous ~ the epidemic season
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
SUPERIOR C0URT-SpEclAL TENN.
Decisions Rendered,

Decisions Kcndefcds
BY Judge Mcneil.
Wtlttana K. clare Us. National Cttv Bank Of Nelo
YorE-Case settled and in file in clerks office.
BY Judge Jones'
Pioneer IRON Works US. Wn. NJ KaSs0n ct al
Motion granted.
A0nus Wright Us. James JdcE.-Proceedings dis
missed.
pany.-Motfon granted
Frederick r. Schetter ct al Us. Laurence s. Smith
two causesl-Mott0n granted.
German EDG1sOelfcal Lutheran Church of 81. Nat.
thel1 Us. Matthias RetchG,t.-Motion granted.
BY Judge McCunn.
Alexander I'Ut,le vS. Charles u. Wood ct al. two
sultSl.--MOtion granted.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

The WEATHER. YEsrERDAY.-The following record
viii show the changes in the temperature for the
past twenty.four hours in comparison with the cor.
responding day of last year. as indicated by the ther
mOmeter at Hudnuts pharmacy, HERALD Building,
Broadway, corner of Ann street,
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
NEW YORK CITY.
TIE COURTS.
tAIIED s1AIEs DISTRICT couar.
NIotiobs in Bankruptcy.

Bescre Judge Blatchford.
number Of motions In bankruptcy were disposed
OF yesterday and some others were adjourned till
the "a october. The case of the New Haven Trans
pbrtatlon Company, against which petition OF In
voluntary bankruptcy has been flied, was postponed
until to-day, Mr. O'Donohue stating that he did mot
believe that the officers OF the company were aware
OF the proceedings taken In the matter.
In the case OF Wallis vs.. O'Day motion was
made by Mr. Mcmahon. counsel for the respondent,
to adjourn the case in order that the full partlcu
lars OF the matter might be set before the Court The
motion was granted.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04

vessels on this station all the time and never leave
this city without one war steamer In port.
All Is quiet In this place aud in the entire South.
The siege Of Aux Cayes still continues under the
personal superintendent OF President Saluaye.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04
SUPREME C0URT-SpEciAl TERM.
Decisions Rendered.

Decisions Rendered.
BY Judge Barnard.
Patne u.s. Leay ct aL-Reference ordered to take
proof Of the moving ana opposing papers, and report
with opinion.
The New York herald., 1869-09-04

roved mn "a ,ha foos OF the earpeted stairs which
young Arthur was to ascend upon esr" R pone rS
mesa aKeep ouiet keep quiet, gentlemen" shouted
one OF the occupants OF the small Doat tne trihces
NOT here: he will come In the next boat In about
I'VE minutes, That the officials, the crowd and
everybody had been sold was PLAIN, ana the chaerln
was followed by loua augn an San het a a sne
discovered approaching from the steamer TO the
wharf, and everybody was now determined TO ex-
erclsc his lungs TO their fullest extent In utterng
cheers OF welcome The darkness had become so
intense that mono discovered that boat No. con-
tanned nothing but the baggage and couple OF ser
wants, and so they cheered loud and Justify, and
again and again. and were OF course the victims OF
a second hoax. They failed, however, to appre-
more determinedy than ever to guard against mis-
take the next time. AS soon as the baggage
ISa naa 0esn SS the wharf
passengers alghted and ascended the steps
The crowd seemed to be painfully silent
cend. carrying in his hands couple OF lanterns to
light the way for the sovereign visitor who followed
Immediately behind with mis- head uncovered There
was no mistake this time, the resemblance between
the youth who stood before them ana the photo.
graphs OF Prince Arthur was too similar, and being
and as many hurrahs followed in rapid succession,
and the band OF the city gave vent 10 the national
anthem The lusrions visitor and Golose me- Eph ppat
Hodgson, the Administrator OF the government OF
Prince Edward Island his Worship Mayor Des-
bers OF the colonial and local governments After the
customary formalities, which were commercially
phinstone entered the Administrators carriage and
were driven at once to the Government House. es-
corted by the colonial militia az guard OF honor
All along Queen street there was continued ova-
tion. Nearly all the buildings were brilliantly ilu-
minated, and fireworks were let on at frequent in
tervals as the hOnOred guest passed along. AS he
passed up the wharf the optics OF his Royal Hghness
rested pleasantly upon motto OF welcome sur
rounded by an arch OF evergreens, which read as
follows:
The New York herald., 1869-09-04

Average temperature yesterday ..64zs
Average temperature for corresponding date last