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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
The COURTS.
A CONTESTED WILL CASE.

Elijah BOWen et al. agt. Sarah Ann Hayes et
dL-Ihs before Judge Clerke, IN the Supreme
Court Chambers yesterday, upon motion made by the
purchasers under partition sale In the action. be dis
charged from their bids that sale and from their pur
ahases by OF defect la tho title. The action was
brought 10 aside the will OF Phebe Daily and for
partition OF her estate among her heirs atlaw. The ties
taor died Ia April, 1868, leaving real property valued az
$4,000, which, by the terms OF her WILL 10 be shared
equally by her two brothers and two sisters
OF the last survivor. Tho estate sold
but the profits 10 De equally divided among them
long any remained alive, and then be equally
divided among their children. The will set aside
upon the tnal, on the ground that tho power
OF alienation was suspended for tho period Of
more than three lives then IN being, in con.
travention Of the statute The purchasers now claim
that their title Is defective because the children OF the
doysoes were not made parties TO the action they
remaindermen In fee ana stu had outstanding
interest also that the estate was mOItgaged that the
that therefore the sale and subsequent proceedings
rendered void ana was also objected that the judy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
SENATOR RAMsEY's POSTAL NEGOTIATIONS.

From private letters from Senator Ramsey 10
some friends St. Paul, Minnesota, we learn that TWO
weeks ago still in Paris, having been engaged
some three weeks I'm negotiations with the french uV
eminent In regard To certain postal reforms. tough ne
informs one Of ms correspondents. tins khd OF uPO
be brought about as SUMMARY 'ia'
with our Indians the only field In which nave hhd eH
perience" The editor OF The 81 PAU IIeSS makes inc
following extract "The letter standard OF weight III
our country One.haf ounce, and II II that "a the OASIS
Of international postage which our Government H.7
secured with England, Belgium Germany, hoIaanu,
Switzerland and Italy but though repeater cnoIl,
have been made by the United States, by England anu
by Italy il has been found impossible 10 persuade France
to consent to any alteration 81 her own STANDARD when
is "A grammcs quarter OF an Ounce Thsls her nome
standard and her uniform rate four cents OF our money
per letter Now from habit OF writing upon Strong
heavy paper almost every letter OF an American, oven
with care. exceeds tho standard OF - gramme1 ana
the excess DO but feathers weight III doup'c5 tho
charge and amounts 10 81 cents Of money To or from
America II even alteration OF 10 grannes was as
sented TO by this Government would relieve our CORES
10 S3OO 900 per annum nearly 100000 Tor. "a have
lust said 10 gramnes, Oncthrd OF All ounce Nouu
cover nearly per cent OF the letter correspondence
Then our postal treaty with France j OF tr ur vi
1857 IL embraces none OF the aud liberal Hmelinra
tons OF latter days. For instance II you stud cNs
paper to France, the postage AT home ana across a
must be prepaid. aud France Then n ad Icp. cannot
her own home postage Again, reglsieTeu i ',tet
he sent TO France. Books, PACKAGES scu,lH4
matter or samples Of goods cannot De sent WI vuku
the mail, IL done win ur anu " ",.u tlo'
the states to Europe / have named, 10 England,
letter is sent for ~ cents 10 Germany urctl
for 10 cents and England for IS cents ana TINS RATE
the remoest province Of Austria France also refuses OF
las so far refused allow our closed malls 10 pass over
her territory into 5witZerandi Italy &C. and We arc
comDelled send these countries either tho open
mail Of France, or via Belgium aud Germany. The
OF Posts expresses 10 me Ills regret mat
the policy OF his Government will not allow MN 10 con
acterizes the postal administration OF other govern
ments' lot' Idu4 TUBS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
THE CHICAGO MYSTERY EXPLAINED

The recent disappearance of Officer Miller
from Chicago wharf ON schooner bound out Lake
Michigan, has been explained by his return. The
schooner David Ferguson which mysteriOusy carried
him of had been tied up for $25 which the consignes
beng confident that he had received only his due took
the responsibility OF leaving the dock with the constable
In charge, and Officer Miller aboard lust the
moment OF swinging on he shared the little trip Capt
Thornton advised both tho civil and the police officers TO
get of II they didn't want To 20 TO Buffalo but they
couldn't do IT, and they put ashore at Racine hay
ing been treated to free ride and meals thrown In.
Capt Thornton himself down 10 Chicago aud after
waiting some days TO be arrested concluded hc was wait
ing IN vain, and returned. lCacapo Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
MOB JUSTICE IN MIssoURI-A DISTINCTION.

There is county in Missouri which is
called the Kingdom OF Galloway" Ii is Kingdom"
OF mob law the many outrages perpetrated there for
years past have fully demonstrated In the city OF
Fulton on the evening OF Friday, Aug 81, the wife
Dr. johnson in Fulton suddenly surprised in her
home by the unlimited presence Of negro, whose de-
sign fortunately not successful The escaped
before he could be identified The next day. was
necessary for some one TO suffer the penalty cOlOred
man was hunted up and duly arrested and subjected TO
an examination before the city authorities. The evi.
dence was not OF positive character and was OF slight
strength The only ground OF suspicion revealed by
testimony was that the arrested negro had ia the early
part or the evening visited OF the servants In the
mouse The accused man was remanded 10 the lall or
caaDOose On Monday the allor had some important o.
business at hotel conveniently located distance
from tue ldiI Accordingly lie left the jail and its prs
9AeI " STAND aVGe. Soon after his advent at the hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
DISTINGUISHED ARRIvALs-AN IMMENSE BOA.
On SaturlaY aftnrnnnn tho harL La

On Saturday afternoon the bark Xingerella,
Capt Shaw arrived at Boston from Bissau, the west
coast OF Africa She brought five
large dog faced monkeys The largest OF the serpens is
as feet long, Is OF immense girh, and weighs nine hund
red and odd pounds On It's arrival had not eaten for
SIX weeks It's last meal had consisted OF twelve small
cats and good sized dog, which 1t disposed OF In the
course OF night. On Saturday night showing signs OF
hunger, live cat was given 10 IT, which ID speedily
crushed and swallowed. second live cat still remains
In the The wretched animal evnces terror
at the presence Of it's deadly foe This the largest ser
pent ever brought to this country II Ia Immensely pow
erfu as the effects OF climate have hardly yet lessened
It's natural ygor The other range from 70 to IS
Ieet III length Boston Advertiser
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
THE ROOsEyELT.sT. HOMICIDE.

Margaret Anderson and Mary Rigby, tenants
OF No 10 Roosevetst, the evening Of the 2d inst
1uarrelcd and fought, John Hickey shoemaker, re.
siding in the same house. ntorfcred when the woman
Anderson seized him by the HAIR OF the head and kicked
him IN the lower part Of the abdomen IN violent man
ncr. ON Saturday evening Hickey quite ILL., aud on
Tuesday when the matter brought To the attention
OF Capt. Allalrc lac In very dangerous condition.
lie removed To Bellevue Hospital where he died at
10 D. N. Before he taken to the hospital the
Anderson brought by the police To his bedside, and
identified the person who committed the assault, Cor
nmer scAlrner will hold an Imlnesl to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
THE JERSEY CITY COMMON COUNCIL.

The COMMON Council he'd a prOtractcd SEES
sion, after three weeks vacation, Tuesday evening
Among the matters TO which their attention was given
WAS the consolidation scheme. Committee, consisting
OF the President of the Board and Aldermen,
appointed report their views of the feasibility OF
uniting the cities OF Hudson County and 10 appoint q
time and place FOR holding public meeting AZ which the
subject properly be laid before the people. Before
adjournment the Board proceeded 10 the election OF
superintendent of Public schools 10 I'LL the vacancy occa
stoned by the death Of the Hon Joseph Mccoy The cleo
resulted upon the third ballot in th" choice OF the
Hon S -. Bevans, prominent Democratic member OF
he last Legislatures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
MAYORS OFFICE ALLEGED swNDLNG CASES

The following cases were heard yesterday:
James Noln OF No 800 East Thirty hhst complained Of
Madame Feste OF No Az ST. Markspace, OF defrauding
him out Of $780, by representing that she would get him
on the police force Of this city, The complainant stated
that he was Informed by the defendant that II he depos
tied the sum OF $500 with her. she would get him an ap
pontment on the force. The complainant accordingly
deposited $50 with her on the 2sth of May last in the
OF officer Welch OF the Third Precinct and al
though the defendant promised TO have hum appointed
within seven days after lie made his deposit he has yet
received no appointment and believing that he has been
syudled money, lie makes this complaint. No
I'm was referred 10 criminal lawyer prosecute the
case T. NJ Nicrosi complained OF the "OTode Watch
Company" alleging that he was swndled by the nrn our
OF 500 by means OF game their place OF business
An officer recovered the money. Isaac Miner com
planned OF the bogus jcwcry establishment IN Mestst
near Courtlandtst The complainant induced TO en-
ter the establishment and while there was swndled out
OF $50 by the envelope game In this case also an OH
Ger was sent who recovered the money
Renewals OF licenses 10 keep public carts and express
wagons and 10 be public carmen viii be granted every
day between the hours OF 10 and D. and from
10 6 y. Ill., commencing on Thursday, sept. TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
REAL ESTATE.

NEw-YoRK. wednesday. Sept. 3, 1859.
A reference to the advertisements of real
estate to be sold by auction, will show that some inn
portsnt sales are soon TO of Messs A. d. Melick.
ir & Bro announce New-Jersey property, and Messrs
johnson Miller very desirable sites for country seats
at shippan Point near Stamford, Conn., while Messrs A.
j. Blocker & Co give preliminary notice Of the sale In
October OF the extensive Lorard prope rty at Foram
and other places In wcstchester County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
THE wEIGHMAsTER's FRAUDS.

The United States agt. Frank Uebb.-U. s.
Commissioners OBfce-BeOre Commissioner Shields
The accused was the foreman Of Gen. Egan. who has
been held examination for frauds in the United
states Weghers Department The specific fact which
Egan was held was payment by Webb presumably with
Egan's knowledge. Webb is charged with completely in
tho fraud Under these circumstances Webbs counsel
Mr. Ethan Allen thought IL advisable to waive examina
ton and at to the Grand Jury. Mr. Webb,
ever, judged otherwise ond employed other counsel
The change VI counsel necessated postponement Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
THE SULLIVAN at. WIFE POISONING CAsE-THE
HUSBAND COMMITTED.

Coroner Flynn held an inquest on Sarah A
Browne Daniel W. Hooker. coorcd testified that hs
the deceased after she taken Sick she said she
had made and eaten some peach dumpngs, with sugar
them; witness asked her II there any thing wrong
with the sugar and she said she thought not; she said
she had used 1t In tea for herself and Mr. Browne she
vonlted and purged somewhat for considerable time
ana seemed TO be In great PAIN she asked for ewaer
which witness refused; witness her again on the fol-
lowing morning; she was still very sick. craving
ice.water sho still declared that the
sugar she used all right; deceased
consented TO have physician and DR. Cook called;
subsequently Dr. Weeks; Dr. Cook took some Of the
sugar To analyze; then circulated that
something was wrong; Tuesday thought Mr.. Brown
acted strangely; he at the house Friday before
Mrs BROWNE was taken sick he left on Saturday
Ing and returned on the afternoon remaining but
short time; did not HIM again until the Tuesday fol
lowing he remained until the next morning. left and
turned on Saturday aud that evening went TO staten
Island the physician advised him not 10 go away his
vile could not live he SAID he must as as lie had to
take his place. deceased died at 12 Monday morning;
Browne returned on Monday aud remained until after
the funeral on Wednesday; no did not return TO the
house; nave known Browne and his wife for
three years. they had Misunderstanding about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
A BOUNTY BROKER DISCHARGED.

United States agt. ". B. LdtsOn.-Untted
States Contn,issiOner's OGice-BefOre Commissioner
OsBoRN-LatsOn. who charged with defrauding u
soldier out OF 800 bounty has been discharged with tho
consent Of the DstricAtorney payment OF the 800
1t appeared his partner and he had quarreed and
Receiver appointed OF tho frm property; that
he had never denied the claim, but had merely said,
pending the Receivership he could not pay the money
he had received He had since raised the money by loan
Under these circumstances he was discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
COURT CALENDARS-THIs DAY,

SUPREME COURT-SPECIAL IERM.-NOs. IL, II, "A
a. 81, 81 a, 80. 30. 20. 49,
Court OF GENERAL SESSI0Ns.-Adolphus Be-
ring Emanuel Kiln Paul Barber Edward Ke Frank ADAM. ACE
Charlie. Wker robbery: Deanv fronous assault and battery
Rob. Dusn Daniel Breu John Hornhech Obtain
Flynn, IDA Freeman PhPbs
Rose Hanson Annie Wortn Sarah Iomp
Willis and Henry Price grand larceny Lawrence Mccoy
robbery Flora hurusutI ani Louis Light forgery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09

The husband OF Of the heirs had obtained divorce
from her years ago aud IL was also made ques
ton whether he was not entitled to q tenancy by the
courtesy in her share On the other hand 10 claimed
that the supreme Court had power to pass upon the
questions in the partition suit notwithstanding that the
children not made parties. Decision reserved. A.
L. Sanger aud A. r. Morgan for the notion A. A. Maun
ODDOspd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.
NETWORK CITY.


Boulevard 1888 n Of g1ist Is IIOOr1Sl lJNl0t
sA.i, % Of llih.Ne oo1i S3 s"@ $4,000
nhave 25r9l 81 x2s 5i2O8 ny
gonaye 1875 OF 3h, 75IOO. 5000
NJ
of B.
9thAve, i3lSl 5000
2l5 OF 9th 25I9L 3W0
1876 OF shave f5I96 $3.50
Of
9Oth.t 2536l 5hays 36iIlOO 8lts DISSATISFACTION SO
Of 1000
llithst 1876 Of ave, b6i0 Nominal
a. n OF a. 2rloO. $1,000
u " 8Ihs ID Jo
ythsve Of 18th 81, 1880
RkcORpkD.
3laye OF 7ths, and months f23uo
KINGS COUNrY-BRooKLYN
Dumed l26 WioughbYst 2lIOO Nominal
Eages lI Of Frauklins 10 IN tOOKtLB,........ $50
Huron.st
GTandst 293 Of land Of Ret Dutch Church al Flat
bush, Sox341
hoyt aud Baltic
Herkimerst 100 Of Rocheeras SOIlOo Lon
Hickory al " Of BedtorIsye lAl0I9IlO0 300
Henry Of Orange 3lr1lI 9Nlt 6I16I7 6rTbIsJ 1900
llsrkimersi and Utica l68i92s..... 3JJ
Madison At f3 OF Bayave 1913 so
McDougnls ais OF Saratoga tOt
Masnola loo f " OF Cenr-sVe 2SrO....,.
Palmetto q, i5 OF Centrarsye s5Nlnn,......")
Palmetto SIS cfCentralaYe l5xlOO 260
~ Marx splaee 10 OF HudsOaaye. 6WO
huydampl 1867 Of Atlantic 2x'i....,... 1850
Warrenst 300 tie Of Noslrapdave. l
.thst 100 Of sthaye tr 100 2........,.....r. SO
Atlantic ave- 50, lO W. Cuiesa!a'e @ViV''''b',, 7S1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
TIE BOND ROBBERY.

The examination in the case of John Riley,
accused Of stealing $4,000 in L. 5, FveTwenty bonds
from his employer, Mr.. j. r. COlyill OF No SO Walst
previously alluded to IN THE TRIBUNE came off yester
day before Justice Bowling at the TOmbs Owing To the
absence OF the principal witness, the douncd
until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
ALLEGED EXTENSIVE THEFTs By A CLERK.

ALLEGED EXTENSIVE THEFTS By CLERK.
Detective Woodbridge of tho Sixth Precinct
yesterday arrested Henry NJ Wood clerk In the employ
OF Bosworth White II Belcher OF No. 255 Canast and
Madame Myra Bushnell of No So West Eleventhst.
on warrants Issued by Alderman Bren at the request OF
Capt Ourdan. time the above firm missed large
quantities uf aCes ribbons and millinery stock amount
INK In the aggregate 10 very large sum- Goods con
tinued be missed and Capt Jourdan and Detective
Woodbridge requested TO give the matter their AZ
tentOn Suspicion fell on Wood, and IL was AT length
discovered that he has been In the habit Of making up
packages Of goods for certain customers and rendering
fraudulent return package, directed to Madame
Bushnell, was examined and found TO contain over 20
worth goods than the invoice called for Instead
OF one yard OF lace nyOced at as there twelve
yards and other things In proportion The bundle was
repacked and the residence OF Madame Bushnell
by whom IL was received aud tho goods were found in
her when arrested. The accused taken
before Alderman OBUen where the woman tainted, and
was long time before she could be restored 10 con-
sciousuess. The examination was, after u tnc pro.
ccedcd WITH and the accused were fully committed 10
await trial Madame Bushnell has, for considerable
time past, kept millinery establishment at No SO West
Eleycntl-s, Wood las, up 10 the present time, been
looked upon OF the best statesmen in the employ OF
the above firm, and received n good salary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-09
DECISIONS.

SUPREME COURT-SPECIAL TERM-By Judge
ct al agt. Becker ct aMoton granted
Paddock agt. Paddook.-Report OF referee confirmed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-12
aRANra ouAKKa INDIAN AeRNrs.

A WASHINGTON correspondent Of the New
B,,oH relates the following III Of Quaker
Indisp.agency history which suggests the
probability that Grant may not succeed any
better than some Of bis illusrious predeces.
sors in pScifying the Indians, and preventing
peculatlou from them aud the government
by their paciyers
There seems TO be q general impression
that the appointment of Quakers as Indian
agents is an entirely new thing, whereas the
fact is, that the plan was tried under Presi.
dent Lincoln, with no very successful result.
In the early pe-t Of his administration cole
Abe commissioned all Indiana Quaker TO
look after the "Lo' family. located west Of
Arkansas. This honest Quaker whom l
will designate as Friend William, Is said 90
have proved a very expensive article. On
salary Of 81, 900 per annumn he Rccumu.
lated, i, is alleged, $4,000 in short time,
and was able to pay Off large indebted.
ness that weighed him down when he accep
ed the office Of Indian superintendent. In
fact, It was said be was completely bank
rupt when he commenced his official career
but now has lots Of greenbscks invested in
the stock Of a national bank out west, and
is altogether in highly hourishing condi
ton. But Friend William, it seems, was
not satisfied with his former success, and
therefore managed, curiously enough, 10
have the Quaker delegation tat recently
waited upon President Grant present bis
name for the same old position, as man
emneutly qualified and suitable IN all re-
specis. The delegation, for long time, III
sisted upon Williams appointment, but
were finally compelled to give up on being
told that the senate would not confirm him,
SO much for the first experiment q Quaker
Indian management. This is not cited in
i.sparagement Of the Friends, but TO show
that the idea is not new, and that the sect
. very likely to be imposed upon By Gun.
ming men who know how to take advantage
Of the foibes Of the Quakrrs. 1t il stated
that some sharp fellows have actually hum.
hugged the Quskers already, and have laid
all their plans for profitable Quaker ring,
President Grant aud Secretary Cox viii
have to keep sharp lookout for these fel
lows.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-12
Lee at Arlington

One dreAry, togRy morning late last au.
tumu, gentleman, unattended, rode up
and dismoun,ed near the house. He was a
man Of military appearance, although in
civilian dress, save the army coat he CARR
ed, and the spurs that rattlcl at his heels
His face, furrowed with care, and his hair
and beard, white ss snow, Indicated more
age than his form, which was erect, remarHa.
bly, firm aud active, although measured and
dignifed.
Visitors to this noted place are 40 fire.
queut that his appearance attracted no at
tention lie walked through tho dreary
hall and looked in on the vide, vacant
rooms. and passing to the front stood for
sorna t;rpc gazing out over the beautiful
ranorafua with its one great feature, the
new dome Of the old capitol surmounted by
bronze statue Of Liberty, armed, and with
her back to him, gazing seward.
From this he passed to the garden, and,
looking over the line Of officers graves that
bound its sides, saw the dying flowers and
witcd borders and leai.strewn walks and
after slight pause he stopped
on the edge Of the field where the 5000
union soldiers lie buried in lines, AS if they
had laid down after review to be inferred in
their places.
One hnNc1s to imagine the thoughts aud
feelings that must have agitated this fallen
chief rs he stood thus, like Narius amid
the ruins Of Carthage, on the one spot of all
20 realize the fact Of the lost cause and its
oventml history, About him were the
scenes Of his youth, the home Of his hon
orrd manhood, the scenery that gave beauty
to the peaceful joys of domestic life. They
were nearly oil the same yet between then
aud now came the fierce war, the huge
campaigns and hundred battles loud with
! the roar of mouthjug cauuoua aud rafting
| mu.ko,ry, and stained into history Uy the
blood Of thousands, the smoke Of burning
houses, the devastation Of wide states and
the drsoiauuu Of 'he households aud al
IN vain. lie stood there, old hpfor" h,
time: he nationality sp Hrrrc'y struggled
for uurecopuiled, tho grea, couiederacy
dream, be- home graveyard, and the capi
tai be sought 10 destroy grown to twice It
,.1e, with the bronze goddess gazing calm
to the cast.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-12
"Childron's Live, Saved for so Cents ;

Thousands of Children die annually Of Group
Now, Mothcrs, If you would spend 50 cents, and
Liuiment IN the house, you never need fear los
ing your little one when attacked with this COM
plant It Is now p years since have put up
NY Lluimcnt, and never heard Of child dying
of Group when my Liuimcnt was used but hum
drois ut cures nave been reported to me, and
many state II it was $40 per bottle they would
not Uc without it. Besides which, it is certain
cure Tor Cuts, Burns, Headache, Toothache, Sore
Throat, Sweings, Mumps, Collie, DiarrhWa,
pyscutery, Srasms, Old Sores and Pains in the
Limbs Back, and Chest. No one once trie, it
who Is ever without it. Itiswarranted perfectly
ssle 70 take internally. Full directions with ev-
cry bottle. Sold by the Druggists and Store
keepers in tn" United States Depot 10 Park
Place ~ y aprl6dwIm.