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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
THE KIDNAPPING OF LITTLE CORIyya
LEWIS.
The Case Again Before Judge CurdOzO-Hs
Issues an Order 10 Take Testimony and
Report Bn elk to Him.


The Case Again Before Judge Charlottesville
Issues Order 10 Take Testimony and
Report Back to Him.
This interesting case was up again before Judge
Cardozo yesterday, all the parties interested nclud-
ing the child Corinna, being present in court.
Mr.. Blrdseye on behalf Of DR.. Lewis, filed his re-
turn TO the writ OF habeas corpus and Mr. Howe
on behalf Of Mrs. Lewis put in general traverse.
Judge Cardozo then granted order for the
taking OF testimony, and the parties retired into
private room, where
Mrs. Serene Lewis, the wife OF the doctor, was
sworn and examined at great length by Mr. Howe
She testined substantially that she was married 10
Doctor Lew 8 ABOUT elgnt years ago; that the
child Comma was the issue OF that
inarriare that on the 22d OF ApriI, 1865,
band ia the supreme Court OF Massachusetts county
OF Suffolk, on the ground Of adultery the result OF
which was an order RON the Court granting the
decree aud awarding the custody OF the child to the
until tile 18th OF November last, when she was tax en-
by The father without her knowledge The witness
went INTO detailed statement OF family feud that
existed between herself, Doctor Lewis her mother
and other members Of the family, but the facts
elected have material bearing ON the case or on
the question invoved.
Doctor William II. Lewis was examined and his
testimony may be breny epitom,zed as ioIlows:--
That ne pad the most a1ectonate attention To his
wife, and that she obtalncd u divorce from hun
without letting him know anything about it until
the papers were served upon him.
There was some vague testimony az 70 property
and the appointment OF guardian; but as its
naIty is not yet clear IL possesses public inter
est whatever.
The proceedings stand adjourned untl Monday
morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
THE COURTS.
The United States Sub-Treasury
Embezzlement.
CHARGE AGAINST THE JANIToR.
West Point Assailed by Burglars-POlice
Pillagers-A Question in Life In
surancc-The Bininnger Case.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Important Arrest-Chnrge Against the Janifoi
of the Nnited Stntes Sub-Trensnry.

Important Arrest-Chnrge Against the Jnnifor
of the United States Sub-Trensnry.
Before Commissioner osborn.
The United States rs Henry A. AUe'h-Ihe defend-
ant the Janitor OF the Sub-TIeasury, was yesterday
afternoon arrested on the charge or having pre-
scented fraudulent vouchers TO the Treasury Depart
ment lhe defendant was further charged with
destroying a book, belonging 10 the United States
Sup.Treasury containing record OF disbursements.
Although In a somewhat inferior position TO Dunng,
who has already been brought before the court Inc
charge against Allen IS something similar lBasmuch
as II Is alleged that Allen did Willingly connive 10
defraud the United states. The principal charge
against Allen Is that he destroyed certain book
OF disbursements which probably would have
showed some circumstances in relation TO his
quit. Allen was arrested yesterday afternoon, and
on being taken before Commissioner Osborn he was
held in $40 900 bail, motion or District Attorney
Purdy. The principal evidence against the defend
ant appeared To be the destruction OF the public re
cord containing the different items OF disburse
ments. On motion Of Assistant District Attorney
Purdy the examination III the case was set down for
Wednesday next
Military Posts Assaulted by Burglars.
Yesterday afternoon intelligence was received that
an extensive burglary had been committed at West
Point AS such an event came within the province
the United States Marshal deputy was despatched
TO nunt up the depredators, with what success has
not yet transpired.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
BROOKLYN NTELLl ZEN OK.

FATAL RESULT OF THE ACCIDENTAL SnoorHG.-
Mr.. Charles Edwards WHO was mortaily wounded
by pistol shot by John Langstan, In the saloon OF
the latter No. 173 Myrtle avenue. on Thursday after
noon, died ut ten O'Clock yesterday morning rom
the effects OF his wounds. The shooting was purely
ACCIDENTAL
THIRD ATTEMPr AT SuIcIDE.-Mary Mcclure
twenty three years OF age, made the third attempt
20 put an end to her life yesterday, by taking a
quantity OF sugar of lead. She was suffering
was removed to the CITY Hospital, wnere she mad
been under treatment on previous occasions.
Two MEN BADLY BURSED.-A IRE broke out at
ten O'Clock yesterday morning at No. 232 Park ave-
nue., occupied by william Golden. The fire was
caused by the capsizing OF pot of tar and in the
efforts OF Mr.. Golden and ms sou 10 extingsh the
flames both were severely burned. The unfortunate
men were attended by Police Surgeon Cochrane.
BURGLARY AT A HOrEL-Ghe barroom and par
Tors OF the hotel Of yhomas Dent No. 90 Main street.
were ransacked by burglars at early hour yester
day morning. A large amount Of valuable property
was destroyed by the thieves. The thieves lighted
themselves through the paror5 by burning news
papers add burned large holes In the valuable Car.
pets. They escaped without detection
ACCUSED OF GRAND LARCENY.-Charles Guntark
was arrested yesterday afternoon by officer Fox,
the complaint OF John Linskey, Deputy Sheriff. who
seizes saloon on Heeker avenue, near Newtown
creek, and the accused while 1t was under seizure
attempted, as alleged, To remove the bar fixtures
lie was locked up to answer
AN INVALID BADLY BURNED Yesterday after
noon fire occurred in the garnet Of an old rookery
at No. % James street. Ann Parker, old invalid
occupied the garrett with her daughter and the old
woman was unable to leave the straw mattress on
which she lay. Yesterday, after her daughter had
left her. the fire communicated from the stove 10 the
bed, and the Old lady was fearfully burned before
the flames could be subdued.
LADIES R0BBED.-Mrs. Todd residing at No. 445
yesterday afternoon, while making some purchases
at.Swayne's bookstore, in Fulton street Pineap-
pie. lady, whose name was not 3acertaiied, had
her portmonnaie, containing fifty dollars, grabbed
from her hand Yesterday afternoon as she leaving
one OF the Greenpoint cars, at the corner Classon
and Myrtle avenues. The thief made his escape.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

The Liberal Board Of Assistant Aldermcn-A
Thousand Apiece for the Comm issioners of
the Sinking Fund-P0lice .Jmstices' and
Clerks salaries Increused-The Two "Pre.
sidents' in the "Deal.'
The Board of Assistant Aldermen met yesterday
afternoon, Mr.. MONAGHAN, the president, in the
chair.
The Board concurred with the Aldermen In the
adoption OF the following resolutions
Resolved That the salary OF each OF the Police Justices
and hereby 6xed at the rate IL paid to City
judge that the salary Of each OF the Police Jusces clerks
be and hereby bxed At the rate OF $4,000 and
the salary Of each q the Police Court clerks be and hereby
liked rate Of "a QUO per payable IN each
monthly 10 date from the list day OF January, ls70
Resolved That the Comptroller be and he hereby autho
rzed directed In favor OF each OF the
Commissioners of the sinking Fund for the
the OF 000 compensation for services rendered
ALSO in favor of the President OF the Board Of Aldermen and
the President of the Board of Assistant Aldermen for the
present Of 81 0QO for services
their respective boards, for other
services rendered tco the to be chargeo
of "Cy Contingencies, other appropriate
ANOTHER "EXTRA SERVICE" MAN.
II was voted that Patrick II. McGowan should re-
ceive 5000 for extra servces' rendered III the Tax
oilce during the years 1868 and 1857.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
Personal ITTELLIGENCa.

Prince Arthur Is growing fat on Montreal beef and
beer
Mrs. Elkins is a Kentucky lady VI eghty-one, who
Is cutting her third set Of teeth.
blind lccturess, Miss Henrietta Titus, is lccturng
in the southern part Of Minnesota.
The wife OF Montreal city ofIclal has Just been
delivered OF her twenty first child
The dowager Warehouses OF Westminster is left
with meagre pittance OF $500, QUO year.
One thousand men are wandering IN the sweets OF
San Francisco, valny seeking employment
The Emperor Francis Joseph OF Austria IL the
first Christian sovereign VINO has visited Jerusalem
since the Crusades.
Hedenrech, the executioner OF Paris, Is a man
OF forty years OF age. TALL well built and OF very
determined character.
The Blackfeet Indians have. as n tribe, been
friendly towards the whites for the last i've years.
" is now reported that they have taken 10 The war
pathn IN Montana. They number 1000 and are able
20 give great trouble to the people Of that Territory
Among the taxpayers OF Boston there are twenty
individuals and corporations who pay upwards Of
si2o 900 each The highest tax paid by any single
individual ~ that paid by Augustus Hemmenway
which amounts to S3j350. me Boston Gas Light
Company ~ taxed more than any other corporation
the amount being $50 $50.
List OF Americans registered at the banking house
OF Drexe, IlarJes Co., No. rue SCRIBE, Pans for
the week ending December Q, Phaoe phia--
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jackson, Miss LIZZIE Jackson
Miss Caroline Jackson Right Rev. j. T. shanahan
Rev. Thomas .kicran Mr. N. Weaver and family.
Mr. Mr. .a F Mr n Sqns M Iwess Mr. ~ fisher
p. wilstach, sMiss wlstacn, Mr. aud Mrs. william
q. M0ornead, Mrs. John Harris, Mr.. J. NJ
Hutchinson. New York--Mr. J. shindler and
family, Mr.. 3. Gardner and family, Mrs. u. H.
Brook, Mr.. and Mrs. G. 4. Adee and son. Nj. W, H.
H0we, Mrs. Benton and family Mr. Charles G. stop
PAM, Mr. y. A. Qulntard and family, Mr.. X. Water.
house, MIR. W. T. MORRISON, Mr. and Mrs. Hope Mr.
i. Q. Haywood Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. GreenleaC
Brooklyn, N. Y-Mr. q, II. Christmas and family /,
Mr.. Edward Il. Belts, Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Bailey
Baltimore-Mr. Thomas Tweed New orlcans--Air
L. Hanau and family. Providence, II. L--Rev. John
QUINN, ID. D. panville, Ky.--Miss Eliza Craig, Miss
pattM =. Craig. Memphis, Tenn.--Mr. A. T.. Swingey
Nashville, Tenn.-Rlgbt Rev. p. A. teehan. Erie
Pa.-Mr. and Mrs. X. W. Russell. Iowa City-Mr
and Mrs. w. r. CouSt. Batavia, N. Y.~-Mrs. H. Doty
ALLEGHENY, Pa.-Mr. John A. Wilson. Charlton, NJ
Y.-Mr William N. Randes New Jersey-Rev. j.
!. Mackln. Malne-Mr. ]. =. Hall, NJ. ID. United
states OF Amerca-Dr. Edward A. Crane. san
Francisco-kT q. r. Grimm and family.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

American Institute, IN the large hall Of tn Cooper
Union, last night selecting - his subject "How AMI
mails Novel, The audience was not large owing,
NO doubt, to its being Christmas Eve.
Tue lecturer was introduced by Horace Greeley,
and at once commenced his discourse. He said ne
wished to apply new principle OF CLASSIFICATION,
and at the same time include in abOat an hours
talk, q history OF the animal kingdom. There was
no question az TO the highest animal in existence,
but We wished to know all we could ABOUT the hun
dreds OF thousands OF inferior animals. Nearly altne
animals below those that have . vertebr9
were aquatic IN their habits, and according
10 Professor Agassz these were the most Inferior ol
all animals. Another principle was that based on
embryological ANIMALS, which assumed diferent
shapes and phases az they progressed from the EN-
bry0 state. lie believed the principles evolved IRON
animals woul AT some day be applied TO the trades
pursuits and callngs OF men. The lecturer then
went on 10 describe and illustrate on the black
board various species OF ANIMALS and the relations
they bore one TO the other.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

A Texas Railroad Company After Its Funds.
Before Judge Loew.
The Memphis. ~ Iaso and Pacific Railroad rs.
Wtuiafn auJeysaann.--This was motion made Tor
the vacation OF an order OF arrest agans, defend
ant unde. which he was held to bail in $50, o0o 1t
appears that The defendant was sub-treasurer for
the Memphis, FL Paso and Pacific Railroad Com
pany and, actlng In that capacity, ne nego-
Hated in Paris Sl50000 worth OF bonds
OF company. The proceeds IL is alleged. he con.
verted subsequently TO his own USE II was argued
the defendant being non resident OF the STATE be-
sizes the fact that the commission, If II had taken
place ALL took place in France, the order OF arrest
was nudity. The motion OF arrest was further
pressed on the ground OF irregulariy. IN that the
necessary bonds were not filed, as they should be,
In the OF nonresident corporation before the
order was issued and suit commenced.
Judge Loew reserved his decision.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

Yesterday four or five wild Texan steers got loose
in the upper portion OF the city and raided down the
east side. One was killed At the corner OF Eighty
sixth street and broadway, on the west side, and
another corner Of FortysecOnd street and Third ave-
nue.. Later IN The day the Thirty.second precinct
tnlegraphed that four OF these Texas emgrants
entered the precinct from down town. Sergeant
Hun and the reserve started In pursuit and killed
three Of them. There was considerable excitement
III the uptown wards, but no one was Injured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

The smallpox. II appears, is on the increase not.
outstanding the efforts or The Board of Health
officials to disguise the fact and misead The public.
Its officers have become alarmed ana are putting
forth great exertOns to confine il TO the wards
where II IL raging with the greatest fury. The cases
reported are about twenty per day, but there have
been only seven deaths II is asserted since last
Saturday. the Eleventh ward aud portions o. the
Seventeenth have been badly scourged by the pesli.
ence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

Yesterday Commissioner Henry Smith heard evil
dence in about sixty complaints against officers OF
the force. The great part were for neglect OF duty
and violation OF rules. Lynch, Seventh precinct
tried for being drunk election day, Overturn-
ing stove in polling place and threatening to
arrest the owner. The evidence OF intoxication
very positive, ana the Commissioners will doubtless
dispense with his services. william b. Minton, Of
the same precinct Is . candidate for dismissal He
reported sick to Captain WarOw, who suspected that
drunkenness was the cause. ordered him to the
geon tBliven), who examined him, and, finding him
under the influence OF liquor, declined to prescribe
for him. and ordered him on post His case was
referred to full Board, Commissioner Smith
Officer Mclaughlin, Of the Second precinct, was
tried and recommended for dismissal FOR calling his
or his duty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
NEW YORK CITY.
Texans on Radcliffe jolly Arions-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by Hang
ing-Warming the PoIice-Stabbing
Affrays-A s'Prig" From the
"Hub''-A STAT Take''-
Odds and Ends.

The following record VIII show the changes in The
temperature Of the weather for the past twenty
hours IN COMPARISON with the corresponding day OF
last year, "a Indicated by the thermometer at Hud-
nuts pharmacy HERALD Building Broadway, cor
sir
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

Coroner Flynn was yesterday called 10 hold an
inquest at No. lO9 East Thirty street. overine
remains of Mr. David Gran q gentleman sixty eight
years OF age who purposely took his own life by
hanging himself while laborng under Temporary
alteration OF mind. For some time past Mr.. Graf
had been in poor health and occasionally INDUCED
To excess In the use OF stimulants The deceased
was an old and estImable citizen OF New York. aud
ms death will be lamented by large circle OF rea-
tives and friends. Mr.. Gran had several children,
all OF whom had reached the years OF maturity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

There n an old lady In Maine who claims u have
lien upon the state, and having asked successive
Governors, Intellectually for payment, she now an
That she VIII sell out the entire state At
ton January l, said sale beng the purpose
Of realizing lien she holds upon the said state and
appurtenances for breach Of the fundamental
guarantees III the state OF Names and the United
Statea' constitution. Terms cash."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

The Aron Vocal Society VIII celebrate Christmas
by grand social gathering, the distribution OF pre-
sents and vocal and orchestral performances TINS
evening at their hall, GermanIa Assembly Ryous,
Bowery, near Houston street. The series OF annual
carnival sessions commences January IL, the second
viii be held January u, the third February 10.
The grand bal masqa6 at the Academy OF Music Is
set down for February II and the carnival season
Will be closed by the Ari0nltes with the fourth and
last carnival session the 27th Of February, and
sOaee ddns0nte Masque on the 18th OF March on
the 2st OF January the society Will produce Weber's
celebrated opera ''Der Freischutz," at the Academy
OF Music IN this city, and a week later in Brooklyn.
This series or entertainments speaks well for the
actlveness OF the society.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

John stroh, who is charged with stabbng James
McConvllle IN the lett elbow with sword and biting
out portion Of his lip the night OF the sth inst,
was also arraigned at Jefferson Market yesterday
and upon complaint OF officer Dwyer, OF the Eign-
teenth precinct, who made the arrest committed TO
await the result or the INJURIES McConvile Is at
present confined In the Penitentiary Hospital on
BacSweiis Island suilerng from the effects or the
Injuries received.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
RlX AsIMlLs MOVE.

Lecture by Professor E. =. Morse Before the
American Institute.
Professor Il. s. Morse, Of the Peabody Academy Of
Science. Salem, Mass, delivered the second Of .
series Of lectures In progress Of delivery before the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

had long been sick with consumption. Coroner
Flynn was notified TO hold inquest Ia both the above
cases.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25
MARINE TRANSFERS.

The following Is list Of marine transfers made
yesterday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

The Tax Receiver announces that during the past
week he has received FOR taxes npon real and perso
nal estates, $6I,5z9 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

The attendance at the sunday afternoon Bible
Glass at the new building Of the Young MEMS Chris.
tan Association has become 80 large al TO necessi.
tate It's removal TO the large nail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

on Thursday evening Ionic Lodge, No. 4se f. and
a. NJ, held an eectlon1or officers and elected r. Iur
lev W. NJ. j. Murray, $. w.; A. A. Hayden, J. W.;
Charles n Johnston, Treasurer; L. Fucot Secretary;
Peter Martin, ?. d.; II. Mellsh, }. d., q. w. Gable
and NJ Vogel. NJ OF c.; X. Clark, organist; A. X n.
Rcl, W. J. Reed and w. Bishop, Trustees.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

Average temperature Tor corresponding date
last year. .......,........- r ..- l7x
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CpMmoN pLeAs-speClAl TERM.

The further consideration was then postponed until
Tuesday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

John August Reiners, German died suddenly at
bis residence IN Third avenue, between Eighty
seventh and Eightyeghth streets. Dora Thompson,
acofored woman twenty three years OF age died on
The tor door Of premises No 2oG Greene street. She
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-25

Dat. / G7@.. Name ronnag,I sha,..I P1,.e
Weekly Trinity journal., 1869-03-20

RrsErrrs OF CONVERSATION. = Conversation
calls out into ligh: what has been lodged in all
The recesses and secret chambers of the soul.
~ occasional hints and incidents, it brings old
nsefnI notions into remembrance It unfolds
and DISPLAYS the hidden treasures of knowledge,
with which reading, observation, and study had
before furnished the mind. By mutual dis
course the soul is awakened and allured to
hr;no forth its boards of knowledge, and 1t
learns how to render them most useful to man
kind. A man of vast reading, without CONVEX
aaton. is like miser, who lives only to himself.
In free and friendly conversation, our intellect
nal powers are more animated, and our spirits
act with superior vigor in the guest and pur-
su;t Of unknown truths. There is sharpness
and saoacity of thought, that attends converse
ton hevond what we find while We are shut up
readiug and musiug in our resirements. Our
sous NAV be serene in solitude, but not spark
I;no though perhaps we are employed in read
;ng the works of the brightest writer's. Often
has # happened, in free discourse, that new
thouuhts are strangely struck out, and the seeds
of trnth sparkie and blaze through the company.
wb;ch in calm aud silent reading would never
have been excited. By conversation you will
10Th Give and receive this benefit as hints
when nut into motion, and striking against each
other. produce living FIRE on both sides, which
wouid never have risen from the same hard
materials in . state OF rest. e
Weekly Trinity journal., 1869-03-20

EArING.-A lady once remarked, in speaking
of distinguished actor, {" know - is q
gentleman, for hare seen him eat" If, from an
unseen point of view, one could survey our city
restaurants between the hours of twelve and two
any day, or even inspect the more retired dining
rooms of our citizens at later hours, and apply
the test of eating, what would be the result
Probably the lady referred to had in mind vari-
GUS niceties of manner which mark person OF
culture and refinement nowhere more than at
table but Americans possess one great and uni
versal fault, which is alike hurtful to indulge in
and unpleasant to behold. A great national
evil is fast eating. Boiling down food as if on q
wager disorders the stomach then comes dys-
pepsia, from which almost every evil results.
That energetic briskness which is valuable
quality in business man, should be curbed at
meal time. If business presses, and the time for
luncheon is short, eat ever 80 little, or even
nothing, rather than burden the system with
hastily-swallowed, half-masticated food. When
over wearied and exhausted, hearty and hasty
meal is always dangerous, and sometimes fatal
In addition to quiet moderation in eating, q
thousand little nameless niceties-the want oi
any one OF which. however, is easily detected
indicate the well-bred eater. There are plenty
of rules for " table Manners but moderation
quietness, ,sscrupuious neatness, and the exercise
of ordinary good sense and good taste, form, In
general, very respectable basis for the conduct
Yet how often might we truthfnlly exclaim with
the poet:
Dire was the clang OF plates, of knife and fork,
AhA' mefehess fell, like tomahawke, to work