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, 1870-11-15

The regular semi weekly meeting Of the Board
Of Police waa held yesterday, President Brown In
odicer james j. llealcy, ei TIC Thtrd Precinct,
who entered the roum Of Jennie Ad1tns, on North
Clark street, one night week 8go, and, amer
abusing her In shameful manner, administered
to her beating beca1.e che refused u make HIS
"hou1-1ap :" on the lamp post, wss discharged
from the force, On the charge Of neglect to pa
and conduct unbccoming IN otlccr.~
Andrew Setdenspinne1. James P. Shelton,
Thomas Rely. and James 4 Bafbee, having
served satisfactorily for ninety d0Js, were ap-
pointed regular police patrutncn.
Timothy Sbeanan, Jacob webbtry John 9chmldt,
hnd John Degan. were appointed special police
men on t1tai for sixty days One candidate for
appointment was rejected On account Of his H.
ability to read.
, 1870-11-15
United States Circuit Court.

on TRtAI.
James McAlltstsr, assignee oE Oliver 4. Brown,
bankrupt, :. Edward F. DWJer ct al Action un-
der the Bankrupt law to recover for property
iia uSferrHd.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUyDs.

Great preparations are being made at the Pros
pect Park grounds for the agricultural and horti-
cultural fair, which WIN be held there the coming
week, commencing tomorrow and ending on Fri
day next. In addition to the agricultural and hor-
iicultural departments the association have offered
large premiums for trotting horses exhibit their
speed, and all the purses have filed numerousy.
New buildings are being erected and are nearly
completed for the exhibition Of carriages and
vehicles OF all kinds; sheds constructed .or cat
tie, sheep, hogs ana other animals; the box stalls
or the members will be given to stations and brood
mares, and everything accommodate ali classes
OF exhibitors viii be In readiness In time. The first
floor Of the club house WIN be assigned for the fine
articles, such pianos, furniture sllyerWare aud
all other articles OF great value Among other I'm
provements on the grounds is n comm odious and
well arranged stand Tor reporters ana members OF
the press.
d The premiums Tor speed amount TO about $4,000.
ana there Will be TWO trOttng races eacn day COM
meDcing at two O'Clock every afternoon, the morn.
lngs being devoted to other matters app rtaning to
the fair, such as awarding premiums TO the best OF
everything that Is on exhibition. The first trotting
contest on the opening day Will be by horses that
have never beaten 2:35, and nine horses have en-
tered Tor the prize. This race viii be followed by
one for silver pitcher, by members horses excl-
svely, and there are four entries for the pitcher
On Wednesday the sports VIII open with the great
four year old colt stake, in which there viii be nine
starters This viii be followed by a trot by horses
that have never beaten 300, and seven horses are
entered for the purse. On Thursday there Will be
tr0t for $1,000 by horses that have never beaten 26
and six OF the best at that class viii contest for the
money. The three year Old colt stake Will fol-
low on the same afternoon making day
OF much interest to trotting men generalIy
The fair Will close with two trois on
Friday, the first between horses that have never
beaten 2:40 ana the second by double teams As
good trottlng always Is popular at agricultural and
horticultural exhibitions, and large crowds people
attend to witness them, we do not think thar ine
Prospect fair will be an exception to the general
rule. There should be more people and finer stock
m " nn
a similar character that has taken place on Long
Island.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
A BATCK OF ATROCITIES IN JERSEY.

Outragi,g the Living nn6 Robbing the Deud
Several days ago rather prepossessing English
maid servant, about seventeen years OF age, named
Annie Green, appeared at the Newark po.lde sta
ton and stated that while on her way from Bloom
field to Newark she was attacked by a crowd OF
young ruilians, who, IN addition TO robblng her OF
all her money-a months earnings-subjected her to
outrages OF the most appalling character. Ever
since she has remained In Newark, while
the detectives have been busy cndeayorlnp
10 bring the miscreants to Justice. IL
was not TIL yesterday that they succeeded
in arrestng any Of the alleged perpetrat.
ors when Andrew Descher q young German, was
taken into custody at his residence, No. II Ridge
street. He was instantly picked out OF crowd by
Inc others cannot long escape
There Is now confined in the Elizabeth Jail young
man named De Camp who is charged with similar
atrocty, alleged to have been perperatcd on inc
person OF a little girl ten years or age near Rah-
way. She was III the woods nuttng, when met by
De Camp, VINO, It IS also alleged. filled her mouth
with leaves 50 as To stop her cries while he accom-.
plished his findish purpose.
Tne other day, among batch OF prisoners con-
victed at the last term OF Union County Courts and
removed to the State Prison at Trenton was black
George Albert. He was sent to Trenton Tor seven
years, having been found guilty or waylaying n
young servant girl OF his own race named Hagar
Smith and suDjecting her 10 his iustful brutality
The act was committed last July, aG Il place called
Moss Mills, two miles out Of Elizabeth. He pinioned
her with stockings, which she had Just taken from
the bleaching ground.
With the same batch there also went down for four
years white servant gili named Ann Ellen
Mccormick, who was found guilty Of robbng her
employer, Mr.. Thomas Il. BOce, or Linden, OF a
large quantity OF wearing apparel, lady's gold
watch and a ladys plain gold wedding ring. The
latter she mad actually snatched from the body Of
erment. This IL worse than the statement that
pennies were stolen or a dead mans eyes.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
NINETEENTH WARD ROWpYIsM.

Drunken Savagos Plying Their Knives-At.
tempting 20 Rob Cigar and Liquor Store.
the police force OF the Nineteenth precinct Ia
numerically 80 inadequate to properly patrol the
ward that Il has become dangerous for unarmed
persons 70 walk abroad In Of the streets after
daylight has passed, and foolhardy for shopkeeper
TO attempt to project his wares from the rapacious
grasp OF tho thieves who boldly stalk In and help
themselves 70 whatever peases their fancy. Store
keepers them lest they pay ior 1t with
their lives. and the consequence that the rowdtcS
and highwaymen have fuli swing.
the First and Second avenues from FOrty-second 70
Fnty-fourth street. Residing along the line of the
carried a siungshos or bore dirk. ON Saturday
evenings they usually sally out from their dens and
spreading themselves along these avenues, terrify
the Inhabitants by their drunken car0usas and az
tacks upon pedestrians, liquor and cigar stores
The latest sortie OF these ruIans occurred little
after midnight on Sunday morning, near the corner
OF Second avenue and Forty street. at the
cigar store OF Joseph Keit, No. S22 Second avenue.
About ten minutes after twelve O'Clock Mr. Keit
was surprised 70 observe q dozen OF these
ruffans, armed with knives, loahng In
ont OF his store which he had closed for the night
Suspecting something wrong he entered his premt-
ses anu drew from under the counter thief who
py some means had been secreted there Ora wing
offlcer to whom he turned him over. The men who
were waiting without, drew their knives threat
ened keit with death II he did not permit their
friend to depart. keit, alarmed declined to prose-
cute, and the officer forced to release the villain
But their r0wdYism did not end nere Proceeding 10
the liquor store next door they made q raid upon
the place and demanded liquor, whlchnwas re-
fused. Drawing their knives they commenced
cutting the counter, ripping things generally ami
swearing that they would whip the barkeeper II
their demands were not compiled with. After these
r0tous dem0nstrati0ns the barkeeper gratied their
appetites, and an officer arriving, they retreated
down the avenue. ssatHs
Fortunately nobody was injured. but had resist
ance been Onered them It is probable that one or
more lives would have been sacrificed. 1t Is utterly
impossible for policeman with post extending
from F0rtysecond street TO Sixty-thiri street TO
ton Tor lie and property. II Is SAID Dy the neigh
bors tnat Kelts place was robbed but that he s In
such fear OF the rowdles that he dare nos make
coInnlaiut.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

Aetasa q tho Brosklyn Board Of Health
Fears Of the Spread OF the Disease-The
PHtiests 1t West Bank--Na mes of Patients
and Victims.
special meeting OF the Brooklyn Board Of Health
was convened. pursuant TO call Of Health Onicer
Dr. Cochran, Of that city, In the Health ONCE,
County Court House. At about two O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. There was a full attendanse OF the AL
dermen comprising the Board. The Mayor was the
only member OF the sanitary body absent. DR..
Cochran stated that the object of the
meeting was for the purpose of devs-
ing such measures as the exigencies OF
the occasion demanded In guarding the
public hath. which was imperllled by the close
proximity Of the yellow fever. Tonight the military
post OF Governors Island would be evacuated by
orSer OF the New York authorities and owing to
the close proximity OF the island to our city, he
deemed u advisable 10 guard against such persons
~ resided there coming over To Brooklyn There
were, nc had no doubt very many people
tho bay, and these latter psrsons ousi %oSld SoMd
endeavor 10 cross the channel to BROOKLYN
boat 70 cruise up and down the channel after night.
lali and arrest any attempt which might be made on
tne part OF those on the island to get over to our
cul Inc board conceded with the views ex pressed
by Dr. Cochran La the matter and passed a resolll.
ton anihorizing The necessary expenditure for the
charter of steamboat. The Board adjourned after
appointing com fttee To proceed 10 New York ana
charter the desired steamer Tor patrol duty.
rHK WEST BANK HOSPITAL.
The Following patients fr0m Governors Island
nave been admitted 70 West Bang Hospital since last
report
Der. a--John Burke gardener
Herman Wiedermer, prlyae. Company Il.
Theodore vickendicker, recruit
0Cr. e-Charles W. Boyce. private, Company T.
James Hu0y, buger Company B.
Henry Grinfths. private, Company r.
DIED SINCk LAST kErORT.
0cT. 8-Charles Winter, band.
samuel Johnson, officers cook.
Henry Hartz. carpenter.
Up to the present time sew eventy-one patients have
been admitted to West Bank Hospital from Cover
norB Island.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

Cold Poison-yThe Suicide Of Astronsuer's
Daughter.


Miss Laura Claire. the beautiful daughter OF Pro-
lessor gnaz Claire, the astronomer, Eas IL has been
well known for some umo, been engaged 70 Mr.. Al
fred Vivian, the young writer, author OF "Hell and
Heaven--Whi viii You Have r, ''TuinK and Re-
pentn Prayers for the Sinners, and other beauti-
iul tracts which have given MIN quite reputation:
but for some reason or other IL mas been suspected
that there was GOODNESS between them. still Miss
Claire loved him devotedy, and the preparations for
the wedding were going on.
In the meanwhile Mr.. Joseph Morton. young
gent OF This city had fallen desperotciy love with
MISS Claire and refused TO be denied alinttance 10
the house, although Proiessot Clare hal several
times ordered him out. he when treated thus de-
about Miss Claire and If sne dId uot marry him he
would repeat them. lie demanded 10 Dee her alone.
This she nnaly consented to, and after long IN
terview, he departed, stating he would return tho
next day. To this she smiled. and SAID, .Yes,
snail always be glad to see you.'
These words were repeated by one ~ the servants
TO Mr. Vivian when he came that evening and he
asked ms aihaDcod what they meaut. She said,
Nothing" After while he said, '.Do you love
this MortonW Miss Claire laughed and said, "Don't
be fool, Alfred ''lhen you refuse - answer :"
answered; and II you ask me any more silly ques-
tons shall be angry" Mr.. vivian left shortly
after, appearing much dtspleased
The next morning Mr. Morton came. The SER
wants noticed tnat Miss Claire deadly pale but
she received him quite cordially. ''You mast have
with you" He took a glass and danS To- Shortly
after he departed, but before he walked three blocks
post mortem revealed thai he had been poisoned.
Miss Claire was arrested. She sent Tor VIVIAN. ''DO
you DeLleve me guilty. she asked. II have nothing
to say" he replied; 81 am anu have been for 4
month engaged To be married to u gay lady IN this
city, and IL IS not right that should bc seen with
you.r
The young lady uttered piercing scream. "Ohr
Alfred,f she shrlcked, ~ did IL for your sake,
loved You. He could have prevented our marriage.
OH Alfred, do not desert me--saye met save mep,
Mr.. Vivian tore himself away ami would nave quit
ted the cell, when Miss Clare placed herself with
her back against the door. Look she said and
before he could prevent II she had drawn Il dagger
and, stabblng herself, she fell dying at his feet n
forgive you, .ove you" she murnured, aud her
eyes closed forever.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
UTAH.

Brigham Young Locking Out for Squalls--
He Resigns His Once an Church Trustee
Ho Threatens Resistance 20 the Law.
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 0, 1870.
qhe great Mormon Conference has Just ended
Brigham Young resigned yesterday hts oflces OF
Trustee In Trust OF the Church and President of the
Perpetual Emigration Fund He gave as reasons
that he was getting old and wanted
10 travel among the Saints and did not wish 70 be
harrassed with the yexatious law suits threat
ened BY apostates. He was furious against the
courts. Ec would send the hounds OF the law
to hell across lots II they laid hands upon him. He
was determined to resist every encroachment, and
would destroy and burn everything, If need be,
rather than submit to persecution.
Smith Wells, his counsellors. resigned their
0nlces TO travel with him. The three are now only
presidents OF the Church. These are great changes
The new trustee has not yet been named
The Conference closed with Brigham mildly
preaching to the living to be baptized for the dead.
A good deal OF excitement prevails In the city on
many other matters.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

complete their organnatlons:-GA een'iue' A's' -.
b. Jones and orhers; Rome, Ca. A. p AhEooo anu
Others: Anrerlcus. Ca, H. r. Byrds and others;
Brunswick Ca, Foster Blodgett and 9th 'rs' rens|
COLA Fla, Horace Potter. Jr., and otherA oocioy-
vile. ILL.,, l.. W. MCulton and others
Appointme vts by tho presideut. !.
Joseph Parrish, OF this city has been appofntca
Secretary to the President To sign land patents. vco
Charles White. deceased
Edward p. Cnamplin mas been appointed Deputy
Cocc tor ~ New Orleans. E
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
photographic NEWS.
Spain's Endeavors to Bring
About Mediation.
Plotting for the Restoration Of
the Bonspartes.
SPAIN.

Tpanish Eudcsvers for reace-The nfadrid
Press ON tho Cuban slavery Quessiss.
MADRID. Oct .. 1870.
Minister Sagasta told tho cortes yesterday that
the government had represented 70 England ana
Russia the desirabillty OF mediation, but both de-
cined interference. England however, WAS willing
to facilitate an interview between Count Bismarck
and M. Favre. Spain then appealed 10 Count Bis
marck and met with q refusal
The Discussion lnewspaper, doubts the statement
OF the Ministry that the ABOLITION OF slavery mas
been enforced even announced OH ciaIly IN Cuba
The Discussion demands the publication OF the on
cial telegram reported to havo been received though
Il says the reports may have been framed possibly
with o VIEW to an early meeting or the Madrid
aboiItionistA Tho Discussion adds that measures
have been taken TO expose the ministerial fraud.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
A NINE THOUSAND uoLLAa FIRE IN NEWARK.

on Saturday night fire broke out IN the malt
drying room Of tnet extensive lager beer brewery on
Orange street. Newark OF Mr.. J. A. Boppc. The names
communicated to the roof OF the building ana de.
stroyed considerable part thereof before the nre.
men mastered the situation Some IL 900 bushels OF
malt had lust been taken In. This was damaged by
water to the extent OF several thousand dollars.
quantity, worth 1900, was totally destroyed. The
building and apparatus suffered to the extent OF
about SO GOO making total loss OF $4,000 The loss
on the building is covered BY insurance; that on
the malt Is NOT.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
THE BELLEyiLLE COoKE.ClARKE ROBBERY,
Alleged Laose Way Of Conducting a Bank
In Newark.


On Saturday, in BelIeyie, n. j., now somewhat
famous as the scene OF the last batch or the "Hea
then Chlnee,' q young Englshman, named John
Cooke, employed as a driver was arrested and
lodged In the Newark jail TO answer q charge OF
breaking into the room Of Matthew Clarke, with
whom he boarded and stealing from trunk
Clarkes bank book, and eighteen dollars be.
longing to one Timothy Bartlett. Cooke had
gone to the bank-lhe Newark Savings Insti.
tution-and representing that he was Clarke
was at once paid the whole account.
500. When arrested s2s was found on his person.
The balance he at first said was stolen, together with
his overcoat Later in the evening, however he
admitted having hid 1t in grove In Woodsde
where II was found, with some $24 beside by Chief
Peckwell and Detective Fascher. Yesterday he
was fully committed for trial. In this case as in
numerous Others the manner in which the money
was paid by the bank to say the least exceed
lnRly careless and has gwen rise 10 good deal OF
uneasiness on The part OF not Il few deposltors
Clarke, the depositor, is man hftytwo yeara OF age
while Cooke Is a young man of about twenty an a
otherwise totally unlike tine former.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
AMERICAN INSTITUTE Fam.

The exhibition last Saturday evening attracted even
more than the usual large attendance, the building
was in fact crowded almost TO excess. In addition to
the usual brilliant display and ane promenade con-
cert by Eben's orchestra, there was presented the
somewhat mover feature OF ekatng on ice In early
October. In the miniature SEATING pond, the ice tho
product OF the remarkable invention OF NJ ]. Bujac,
was In excellent condition, and some OF the best
skaters In thus and neghboring cities displayed
their skill. The manufacture OF blocks Of ice viii
commence this week. Tho whole exhibition Is now
In perfect ORDER, ana person can hardly find any
evening.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

a,oc.,o ~ n school for the past four yeara he re
% i"stssea in his 'ost,Sn: DR. Dr. kimmer was removed
Some time since and lady named Childs put in
~ ,s rbe scnoa, Ms hilds having as some OF the
mn nils nils seSe deveto.A characteristics which i'm.
ppsipaS her nssfnInass a. teacher 1t was claimed
for nr RimSer thsf ns directed the school while
under his charge that alta nsa @ higher degree OF
excellence than ever before. ann,on setting
written signed and rorwardet 70 the trustees after
fha meeting adlOurnad.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
BELGIUM.

Armies Of Observation Disba ded-PIostiug
BOuapRrtjsts.
BRUSSELS, Oct. o. 1870.
The armies Of observation have been disbanded.
Inc Independence Beige denounces the Bonapartists
In Belgium as plotting for the recovery OF power,
and demands the formal abrogation OF the law shell
tering aliens which Is thus openly violated.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
CONNECTICUT.

Progress Of the Temperance NIovemcnt-The
state to BE Thoroughly Canvassed.
NEW HAVEN, Oct. g. 1870.
The board Of Managers OF the Connecticut State
Temperance Association met here on Saturday even
ing and resolved to procure lecturers to the
State in the interest Of temperance this winter and
to issue address to the Catholics Of State on
the subject This movement is becoming very gen.
eral The association numbers over flve thousand
members.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
INDIA.

Aid for the French and Prussian Wounded.
CALCUTTA. Oct. s, 1870.
Lord Napier sOcits Of the indian army aid for
the French and Prussian wounded.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
Cooper Union for tho Advancement Of Science
and Art.

The organization OF the rro night classes In sci.
ence and art, under the dictatorship OF Fitzgerald
TisdaI, Jr, is still IN progress. Up To date more
than twelve hundred students have enrolled their
names. The drawing classes, comprising mechanl-
cal, architectural, free hand and perspective draw
Ing, together with studies from cast and life aud
modelling In clay, number nearly nine hundred. The
accommodations FOR pupils iI the school OF Science
are stf ample, though the classes In calculus gcon
etry, trgonometry and algebra largely attended.
Special attention 10 directed 10 the free course OF
lectures Ia chemistry and natural philosophy, which
are open TO the public wtthoal tickets
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
ENGLAND.

Verdict Of the Naval Com s,ittee on tho Loss or
the Captain.
LONDON, Oct. O. Is 10.
Tho verdict OF the naval committee OF inquiry
into the loss OF the ronclad Captain exonera;es
everybody connected with her construction and
management
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

PETROLEUM MARKET.-ANTwE Oct. 6.-Petrolevm
closed ut 521Sf for standard white.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

Atkipsou,s tof Londonl EusIiss Porfuiaery-
Sephauot Gardsna, and others The genuine a. j. q.
kLsdioh'S, broadway. cornor of rwentyn,ih street.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

A.--Fcr STYLISH and Elegant Hat, nt ropn-
lar prices, " DOU8ANs, lU2 Nassau stree; Of
Ann.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

The pupils OF the School OF Design, Cooper Insti-
tute. held a meeting on thursday evening for the
purpose of preparing and signing petition TO tho
trustees asking that Dr. Riprmer. whs has had
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

Died.
WILLIMsoS.-On Sunday, October ., Mls. CATaA-
RfSE WILIMs0s aged az years, OF the county Siig0,
Ireland.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited To
attend the funeral this (Mondayi afternoon, at two
O'Clock, from her late residence, No. So Mulberry
street.
tFor Other Deaths See EiohLa Prgel
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

A.-Re-iorer Aniericn, the Only Clear ireRn.
ration Ia the world that will Color dseBe baSdruu
and cleanse the scalp. Sold by all druggists
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

A.-Hcrripg's Patent
CHAMPION SAFES.
2i Broadway, c,faer Nurrty s.scst-
The New York herald., 1870-10-10
A PlucKY p0LlcE SERGEANT.
Thief Jumps Into tho North River, Il Fol.
loxed by nm OCiccr mud Caa.lurl.d.

Thief Jumps Into tho North River, Il Fol-
lowed by AN Officer aud Ctf.sDred.
Patrick Brennan Of No. West street, and Peter
Scannon. OF No. rs Washington street were arrag6ed
in the Tombs yesterday, on complaint or John Kane
OF No. 81 Washington street. whom tney attacked In
West street on saturday night attempting steal
from him his watch Kane, when he found himself
overcome Dy the thieves, shouted for the police and
Sergeant Oates or the Twenty y-seventn precinct
soon appeared on the scene; but az
the oficer approached the rascals ran. pursued by
Oates ana Kane. Kane soon up with Bren-
nan and arrested MIN, but Scannon ran towards The
docks, with the sergeant close following him. and,
seeing no other mode OF escape, jumped into the
river at the foot or Liberty street. 70 great
tonishment the sergeant, with commendable pluck.
jumped In right beside him, and, after efiectng tho
arrest In the water Look his prisoner 70 the station
house. Both prisoners were held FOR trial by Justice
Hogan.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

What Mineral Waters Do You Use e. .G rurraI
Broadway ~
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

Coats. Pants and Vests, Dresars, NacqucA
and Sha via Baces, Feathers Gloves So eaut MY cleaned
At LORDS Bleaching Cleaning aud iyens oh:es, s1f
Broadway. 1wentynrsI street, - h>ou,c srees
corner Broadway.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

Royal Havana rttcry---prizrx Paia in
cold Information furnished The higacsl ra,cs uat for
Doubloons aud all kinds OF 8oih and Sliysr
TAYLOR CO., Bankers, L. wait street. Nou.York.
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

&c, speedily relieved, aud. taken tune permanently
cured by JAYNE's ExPLcToEAST. Yoa uii nnd in At
also a remedy FOR Coughs ccias. Sold
wis
The New York herald., 1870-10-10

Fcur Cents "A Foot for Wenthcr strips.
RoEBUCk BROS, tS Fulton. GIN street !