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A BiGhfniutin Fcreery-Targcf Companies
ana P0IiticIane' Prizes-A Forged Order for
Ha..
During the target excursion fever, which invaria-
by breaks out just before election, causing harvest
to 'rounoers" ana proving nuisance TO politicians
the seventeenth ward this year was represented by
its full share OF red-shirted "b'hoys.u AMONG the
companies which turned out ostensibly for days
target shooting was the Stuyvesant Guard,
most or the members Of which hailed from
Eleventh street, between First and Second
avenues. Previous to the day OF the parade mum.
Der OF prizes were obtained from those candidates
and their frends who were anxious TO gain the
votes OF the Suyvesans and f al accounts are true
one prize at least was awarded which was valueess,
inasnluch as II bore the forged signature oil one
Michael Cpddy, residing at i35 FIRST avenue. At
any rate, II statements made at Essex Market Police
Court yesterday, before Justice Shandey, are true,
such seems to have been the case.
Oilcer Stack OF the Seventeenth precinct brought
before the Jusiee very respectable looking young
man. giving the name OF John Dalton, who was well
dressed, carry ing upon mis- head an elegant has OF
tae latest style and the most approved shape:
No. 49 Third avenue, accompanied the couple, and
stated to the Justice that Johns "noDby" hat had
which the name OF Michael Cuddy had been forged.
The prisoner stated tnat he could explain tue mat
ter. He was, ne said, acquainted with
Stuyvesant Guard on its annual excursion
His friend was not the worst .'snot' in the party,
tain NUMBER OF bullets in the target the fortunate
marksman chose an order ON Mr.. Burroughs for
hat signed Dy Mr.. Cuddy. The winner oil the hat
Dalton for i've dollars. Dalton got the hat In
oi time and wore it for three weeks. Burroughs
found out the order was a forgery, and determined
to catch the man who had ODrained the nat, for
whicl>ie could collect no pay. Yesterday afternoon
lie recognized the hat carrying the wearer along
FIRST avenue and at once caused ms arrest Justice
snandley neid the prisoner for further evidence.
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Colonel Hawkins said did to the effect that as he
nity to make money would like TO have him make
something; never told him II would be q dividend
paying STOCK; did not tell him was inside and knew
all about it, told him was counsel OF the company,
and lie should know everything about IL; In March
and Apfl, 1864, believed the stock TO be q good
stock, and thought would make money by buying
IL; told Hawkins about the Lacka wanna Coal COM
pany before inc 9Th Of April.
The cross-exannatI0n WAS not material
Theodore r. Moran, a stock broker In Pine street
since 1885, testified that he bought this STOCK for the
defendant.
After some further testimony the evidence on both
sides W0s closed. ana the court adjourned until
Monday morning. when counsel wiz suIN up.
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Average temperature for corresponding date
last year .................. 39Ss
DoIE ART UNIoN.--ln spite OF the weather yes
terday this fashionable resert well patrouized,
ana the beautiful holiday presents, together with
tickets for The nine prizes, were bls1ly disposed Of
BLooKED.--FoIty cars were blockaIed at one
time yesterday morning on West Broadway, owing
block Of granite for new building being
the street.
COLUMBIA BOAT CLUB.-At regular meeting OF
the Columbia Boat Club held Tuesday evening the
following gentlemen were duly elected officers and
trustees; president, H. q. Hasnagen third term;
Vice President, Theodore an Raden; Treasurer,
Charles u. Iachman; secretary, H. w. Hunt second
term); Trustees, IA. u. Hasnasen w. A. Martin, w.
J. Brown, Theodore Van Raden and ]. Z. O'Neill.
KILLED IN A LUMBER YARD.-Coroner Rollins was
yesterday called to No. SO Ganseyoort street to hold
an inquest on the body OF Edgar Owens, lad eight
years OF age who died from the effects OF Injuries.
Last Monday evening deceased was at play IN u
lumber yard near the residence OF ms parents when
he fell from pile OF plank and thus received fatal
injuries
SUDDEN DEATus-Charles Owens. o native OF
Ireland flty-seven years OF age, died suddenly at
No. $40 Rivinaton street, from hemorrnage of the
lungs Coroner Rollins was notified to hold an in
quest on the body.
Coroner schrIer was yesterday called to hold an
inquest at No. 256 Mott street. III the rear on the
body OF Jane Prime, coofed woman, seventy years
OF age, who died iron genera! debility.
OLD PUBLIC SCHOOL No. 1.-The annual meet
ing OF the members or the George I. lrum-
bul Association OF old puoiic school No. as
held yesterday afternoon at The schoohouse,
Cnryste street, near Hester, with John " iiairou
the President, IN the chair. After the reading OF scye
ps.n M ysa g 90 sa Yhs s2s sa s os na
for officers was had. on motion AL tho officers OF
the last year were reelected, with the exception OF
Mir. Gradaon, as one vi the Vice presidents, IN the
room Of MI. DunShee, who positively declined a re-
election. 1t then, by vote, decided that the an
ual dinner should take place on or about the second
Tuesday in January, al such place as the executive
committee mag decide.
WESTERN BRANCH OF THE YoUSG MEMS CHRISTIAN
AssecIATIoN.--The regular monthly meeting OF the
Western Branch OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
cIation OF this city was held last night at the rooms
No 2s5 Hudson street. The attendance was large aud
the proceedings were quite interesting TO the friends
OF the association The Rev. Dr. William Akman ad-
dressed the meeting at considerable length, dwelling
upon the advantages OF such ASSOCIATIONS TO young
men and the good they were capable OF Accomplish
ing In the cause OF Christ. But rs nothing great
or good could be erected without tie ASSISTANCE
of Him who Is ever ready TO answer the prayers OF
those who rely upon HIS strength alone for SUCCESS
the reverend gentleman enjolned the young men to
Iethoness the Lord be their rule oil lle several
other speakers made addresses, when, after prayer
and the benedicuon, the meeting was brought to O
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Agnes HOFFMAN, was yesterday arraiyned before
Justice shandiey, ct Essex Market Police Court,
cnarged with grand arceny. The complainant Mr..
October Agnes entered his employ as domestic.
After pelng TWO DAYS In the house she left unaer
tne PEA iaa. se was going 10 get her clothing and
woud return lhe same aay. She did not come back.
ana soon after her departure Mr.. White found a
trunk OF ms had been broken open, ana watch aud
cnain anu Quantity OF money OF the total value OF
$lIo, nad been Stolen. Yesterday Mr White met the
prisoner IN second avenue aud caused her arrest.
Agnes adihit'ed her quit. and was held for exain-
ation
NEGRO STABBED.-On Wednesday night. ABOUT
eleven O'Clock as Lawrence Mcdonald, OF 455 East
Thirtynith street, was passing through East Thirty
tnird street somewhat under the influence OF liquor,
ii ne was nooted moot and Jeered at by gang Of young
, which So. So enraged him that he drew a
large Knife from hts pocket and made a
thrust thrust at the foremost Of the party, named
WHllam II. smith residing at la West Thirty-thrd
street strlRlDg MIN In the LETT breast, innicting
slight Wound lie cndeavorcd to make his escape,
but was pursued ana captured by roundsman Haw-
klns, VI the Iwentynnti precinct. Yesterday morn
ll ing ne was arragned az Jefferson Market Police
Court and was committed in default Of $500 bail to
answer the charge at the General sessions.
F0oTpADs AT WoRK.-on Wednesday night John
Edwards, an aged man, arrived in this city from
Hartford, via the New YORK and New Haven Rail-
road, somewhat under In tho Influence OF liquor,
having slvS comfortably slowed away In an inside
pocket OK his overcoat. While In d saloon John
rather inudiciousy displayed his Pile OF
gfccn0acks which were observed by two or three
young men VINO were hanging around the place, and
VINO followed him to the corner oil Lexington
avenue and Twenty-seventh street, when ono or
them seized hold OF him while the orner event
througM' his POCKETS and took the money. after
which they made en-. One OF the men. named James
Hays Was subsequently arrested by oficcr smith, OF
the eighteenth precinct, ani was identified Dy Ed
wards MS the one VINO mad taken The money from
his POCKET. lie was yesterday morning arragned
at JEFFERSON Market Police Cour5, ana complains
In accordance Win the above facts preferred against
hin. lie Was commnted to answer.
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UNITED STATES coMM ssosFns' COURT.
Alleged Mn,trsntment by a Sea Captain

Alleged Mnifrsnfmenf by Sea Capsnin.
Before Commissioner Shields.
The United States rs. Noses Jdcobson-fn this
case the defenapu the captain OF the schooner Spec
ulator, was charged witn maltreating one John
smith, seaman belonging 10 the crew, While at
Porto Beo. Evidence was addHced TO show chat
the defendant baa actually beaten the complainant
and deprived him OF food.
Commissioner Shields, after thoroughly investi-
gating the case, asceranea tnat ere Spectator was
Br,tIsA vessel ana, consequently ne had no juris-
diction. The Commissioner, however, TOOK occa-
son TO comment severely on the brutal conduct OF
the defendant and recommended the complainant to
proceed at once TO the British Consul, WHO would
doubtless redress his grievances.
Alleged Whsskey Frauds.
Before Commissioner Shields.
Yne United States cs. Cna2les.-The defendant Is
charged with carrying on the business OF a retail
liquor dealer at No. 20 Hester street without having
pad tho SPECIAL tax required by law. He was
further charged with conceaing distilled spirits,
which were removed 10 place other than the dis
tilery warehouse legally provided Tor the purpose,
and also with Offering for sale cigars III boxes which
had not the proper stamps Affixed He was held to
await examination on Saturday.
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The range OF u

Holders of gold paid seven per cent currency six
and seven per cent gold and 1.S2 and sei TO have
ther balances carried over. The Hansa for Europe
took out $4,000 In specie. Inc operations OF the
Gold Exchange Bank were as follows:-
Gold cleared s37 1872, 900
GOLD palnnces .,..,,......... 1881, ,l61
10 foain a1xards ai the TrpaaurY
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CITY EYELLNEGCE.

Tug WEATHER YEsrERDAY.-The following record
Will show the changes in the temperature lor the
past twenty-iour hours in comparison with the
responding day OF last year. as indicated by the
thermometer at Hudnups pharmacy HERALD Build
lnc. corner OF Ann sIreet:-
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PROPOSED CONSTITUTION

NEW YORK WoMAS's COUNCIL.
ARTICLE
srcIioSl The name Of the association shall be the
sE0 The object shall DO to advance the educational
sanitary, domestic aud moral interests OF the and
children ol llis city.
Discssiois gld Rerorts
The Council will encourage the free dis cusson of gil topes
that are relevant 10 the Proposed work.
ARrlGLE liz.
Any of good character, who is resident of New
year By paying poll tax Of one dollar and rserns her
name and address upon the books Of the association
ARTICLE Nv.
The officers of the Council shall be president vice presi
don't recording ami crrespondn. secretaries treasurer
committee OF i've nembels such standa.
these advisory board which
may be added The names Of i've or more gentlemen The
members o. tho advisory oSara and ssgs,, memoers OF
ARTICLE v.
ouhly quarterly, or sannualy te business Of the
ltse may call special meetings any time anI transact
o. y sn II sf vii Re
except special meeting be called by the proper aaho
sEc The annual meeting for the election of officers and
Of other husIes e9nnessd 'slewh shall be
Articles six and seven OF the constitution were
laid over for future consideration.
The SANITARY Committee, headed by DR.. Anna
DnsmOre, reported organized for work; also the
Committees on Prison Reform and the Working
Womaas Ala Association, botn being put " working
order.
tlons as permanent presiuent of Parliament, IN con-
sequence OF pressure Of other duties. Madame Dem
crest accepted the post US treasurer OF the assoca
FOR Executive COMMITTEE Or. Anna Dnsmore,
Mrs. Croy, Madame Demorest Miss Denning and
Miss Catharine Beechef We're chosei
Upon The despatch OF such business the society
adjourned SlHe ufe.
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NEW YORK CITY.
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT covlT.


Before Judge Batchford.
Tne court was engaged during the greater portion
OF the day IN dsposing Of revenue business. In the
case OF the United States Eight Cases and Four
Caddes OF Tobacco. found at No. s5 Warren street,
the jury found verdict for the government for
p0rnon OF the property, giving the balance Which
had been seized to the claimant.
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FEEIhe market Tor RIO duN aud we heard OF
ssrs but prices remained steady Other kinds duh and
nominal.
FLOUR GRAN-Receips l5977 bbls. nour, o,916 do.
meal 100 bArs do 1899 bushels whest, 1000 DO corn.
1850 1900 do. sa The aoar market dull
but prices lower. Tie about 1909 bbls.
southern -four moderately dea in bn held for former
prices. The $50 bbls. Rye 1our steady
sales 800 bbls. Corn meal duh but
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STREET rulraTI3as.
Haff.past Five o,CIocs r, m,


THURSDAY Dec f6-6PM
Corrov-The demand light except for spinning but
with only moderate offerings yesterdays prices fully
maintained. Including 28s arrive, wero
1911 bales Of which Q for spinning 3a for EXPORT
~ speculation, and 237 transit. future
livery there was fair business transacted and the sales
follows loo bales basis low middng for May
&c. 400 do for December at 2fc. 1r do. for
244c 200 do for January 2fc 500 DO for
25c 100 do for February 25ac. 400 do. March
251 100 do for do private e01 do for Feb.
ruary, March and April private We the
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The EENiaE w. P.'S.

Meeting of the WOmen's Pnrliament-A New
Constitution for the Old Girls.
This wondrous orgaaizatson, at last possessed OF
true 'local habitation and name y was prorogued
again yesterday afternoon, at the usual hour Mrs.
Pierce the republican pro tenn. queen Of modern
reformers occupying the simpler presidential chair
AS upon the evening previous, the fair lay lecturer
lent her aid and gentle countenance to the band Of
sisterhood assembled within the lecture room OF the
Young MEMS Christian Association, for the express
purpose, as then announced, OF receiving and EN-
bracing such converts OF tfe Wednesday evenings
eloquence as, uuder Providence, the able arguments
might have gained over to the purposes oil the soc-
ETY., ana for the still more important purpose OF ac
CeptiDg resolution Ior the government and sober
urslerance OF the really aoe aims Of this millennta
association.
Alter considerable desultory chatting the follow
ing utopian constitution was read and adopted 10
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-10-01

NUTRITION FOR THE BRAIN. Some time
ago, Prof. Agassiz, in a speech before q
Boston assemblage, asserted that a fish
diet, on account of the quantity of phos-
phofus contained in it, Is especially
adapted to nourish the brain, ana chat
those'persoHs who subsist upon it:large-
ly, are consequently mora likely than
others, If possessing tho same natural
powers, to- be distinguished for their
brightness and intellectually. Prof.
Agassiz is generally regarded hs being in
such matters the highest authority In the
Uhited States, IL not the Very highest
living, and this estimate'is undoubtedly
correct; but DIR. G.. M. Beard, 4 excellent
sciehtiac authority, oppo ,es the Prefes-
sor's theolory;i in an able magazine arti-
OLE Arguing that brain work REQUIRES
richer and more substantial food and a
larger quantity of it than mechanics and
laboring men, because:
:: First-Labor of the brain causes great
ef waste OF tissue than labor OF the mus
cles, three hours of hard study produc-
ing more important changes of tissue
than O whole day of muscular labor. -
Second-Brain-work as class, are
more active in their work than mecha-
mics and laborers, the thinking powers
the tools Of trade of brain-workers.
being always at hand and seldom idle.
Third Brain workers exercise, more
or less, all the other organs OF the body
aS' we'll ais the brain. 3. ~.
DIR, Beard, to corroborate his views,
cites various nationalities. For example,
the Romans. Persians aud Babylonians
were dominant nations among the an
clients, and they were free and luxurious
in their habits of eating. In modern
times, the English, Germans, French
and Americans are ruling nations, and
they are good feeders and some of them
pretty hard drinkers. So our brain.
workers have two theories before them
and they can take their choice. Shall it
be fish or roast beef, &c.?
Louisville Courie, journal.
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ATnEAsuRsR's 0rfIcE, *.
COLUMBIA, s. c., September a, 1869.
THE undersigned is now prepared to Issue
Certificates of Stock in this Company, in lieu
OF the Stock of the Charlotte and South Caro-
lima and the Columbia and Augusta RAILROAD
Companies, in accordance with the terms of
Consolidation, adopted by the Stockholders in
Joint Convention, July 8, 1869, viz: NJ
eont,s zach share OF stock in the. Charlotte and
South CAROLINA Railroad Company shall be
converted into a share in the consolidated
company; and every four and one-half shares
OF stock in the Columbia and Augusta Rail-
road Company shall be converted into share
IN IN me consolidated company; and where. in
sha share may result the owners thereof may. It
the necessary additional shares Of Columbia
ana a6 Augusta Railroad stock at the rate Of
sl2 90 per share, or they may receive paw for
their surplus shares at the same rate"
Stockholders or their l.gal representatives
are required to surrender the old Certificates,
when applying for the new.
c. Fl. MANSON,
Sept "a Secretary and Treasurer,
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A remarkable sermon was preached in
st. Alban's (EpiscopaD Church, New
York, by the rector of that parish, on
Sunday last, wherein the reverend gen
tieman affirmed that the Episcopalian
and Catholic belief is positively alike,
although the members do not commune
together, owing to intrigues at the Court
OF Rome at the time of the Reformation.
The preacher boldly asserted that the
chnrches referred toareactually but one,
and that the members are all Roman Ca.
tholics; and he hoped to sec the day
when both should be united under the
latter name, and unite in communion.
The sermon created much sensation
among his hearers, many of whom were
Protestants from other Denominations.
whose belief he attacked, utterly deny.
ing their faith as religion based on
Christ.
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GEORGE PAGE e. co

No. N. Schroeder Street, Baltimore. Md.
MANUFAGTURERS OF PAGES I'M
LAR SAW MILLS, Stationary and Portable
steam Engines and Boilers, Grist Mills, Shin
gle Machines, Lath and Slab Machinery, Saw
summers. Horse Powers, Shafting, Pullies,
plies generally, and Manufacturors' Agents
for every description Of Woodworking ma
chlDery; Our Independent and Simultaneous
Hea blocks, patented December Is, 1868. and
1869, in addition to previous patents, make, 1ku,
our Saw Mills stand unrivaled. Estimates and
plans furnished, and contracts entered into
1or the . erection Of Circular, Gang Mulay or
Sash Mills. Correspondence solicited and
or otherwise, Jnly Il, Iv
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A WAR CLOUD IN THE EAsr.-The re-
fusal of the Viceroy of Egypt to comply
promptly with the terms of settlement
between his 'Highness and the Sultan
which were embraced in the second let
Ter addressed to him by the Grand
VlZier OF Turkey, has provoked most
violent newspaper attack on his action
and policy IN Constantinople. The official
organ OF the Grand Vizier assails him in
no measured terms. and particularly for
his proposal to refer the matters in dis.
pute to an arbitrament by the European
great powers. The dismissal of the
Viceroy is demanded. He must either
accept vassalage or revolt. Which will
he do? There is war cloud in the East
which is likely to burst with violence.
and at an early day.-Ne,c Fork Herald.
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P1RsoN CAM WAaNs THE PrcphAf1Nd,
C1TY OFFICIALS OF TEE WRATH TO OoME.

CTY OFFICIALS OF TEE WRATH TO CONF.
In Saturdays issue Of the Missionary
Record Raraon Gain polishes of the
Charleston municipal ynltures in very
handsome style, After, depicting, in
glowing terms. the public confidence ana
prosperity that would result from an ad-
ministration of city affairs by honest,
capable end sespeotable men, he goes on
But wien VII q venal class usurp u1 the fu1nc9.
tionB Of administrative and! executive af.
faifs@wnen men Of base origin and of
craven habits domineer over,patient for
bearance and the lovers Of peace-when
cunning, crafty, pnprincipled politicians
revel with impunity amid the torung o1
treasures fathe people, and inaugurate
theis midnight bacchanels-when the
people are pouring. out Of, their. pouerty
to sustain city government, oppressed
with. an enormous debt and accuinulating
interest Land when every effort is being
fallen, fortunes, it is time for honest peo-
pie TO look to their s'lints" and scruti-
nize the actions Of their public func
tionaries. And yet rumor alarms ns of
transactions perpetrated by high officials
detrimental to our interests. Weare led
to these reflections by the facts in our
possession Of certain ''peculaticns" and
needless expenditures of certain
''clique" in our City Council, who are
said to be feasting off the peoples money.
We warn those faithless public servants
that there are honeat men in the Repub-
ican party, Who will not suffer them to
bring the party into disgrace without
lifting their voice against their needless
expenditure Of the peoples hard earn
ings: While they pay the poor laboring
man mere pittance' for his hard days
work, they drink their "sherry" and
champagne, and drive fast horses. Sirs,
there are host of honest men who are
observing your course. That "ring"
will not remain in power forever. No,
the indignant people will rise up in their
might and crush them to powder. Be-
warel che sirocco cometh," and terrible
are the judgments of the people. They
will not always be led to slaughter by Che
bloody y-handed butchers.