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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-02


At 1850 O'Clock the convention was called
to order by the president, Mr., Wickersham.
Letters were read from Mr.. Chase, super
lntendent Of schools In Florldai Mr.. Conway,
Of louisiana Ar.Whlte, OF Ohio; and otheTs
regretting their inability to be present al the
present session.
On motion, Mr.. Doty, Of Detroit, Mich,
was appointed temporary treasurer. .aFI
Mr.. Hobbs said he had paid two dollars
as an assessment 10 the association, but had
heard no account from the treasurer Of the
disposition Of the funds. rrE
Mr.. Henkle, Of Ohio, moved that the dele
gates be assessed one dollar each toward de-
fraylng the expense OF the present session.
Agreed to.
Mr.. NorlhrOp moved hat the coustltutIon
be so amended as to Include county super
intendents as eligible to membership In the
National Association OF superlntendents.
Mr.. Henkle moved that the question Of
amending the constitution be referred 10
committee.
The question being put and agreed to, the
Chair appointed Messrs. Ilenkie, NoHhrop
and Hobbs said committee.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-02

ToN.-Tho city assessors ~ their reports
completed yesterday, show the following
building improvements made In Washing
ton during tho past years First ward, o.
houses, assessed at $500, 900; Second ward,
40 houses, assessed at eT00,O00i Third
ward, 90 houses, asSeSsed at e220, 000j Fourth
ward, 50 houses, assessed at 500, 000i flfth
ward, 85 house,, assessed a. S0b,OO0i Sixth
ward, ~ houses, assessed at 100000 Seventh
ward, 10 houses, assessed at SIS, 0O0i Total,
500 houses, assessed In round numbers at
81, $50, 900.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-02

CHANCE or LIEuTHrLNTs OF PoLToB.-
Tho following changes were made In the
police force OF the cityi Lieut.. TAFT, from the
Flfth precinct TO headquarters, vice Lieut..
skipper, who relieves him. Lieut.. Ecklon
from the Seventh precinct TO the Sixth, re-
lleylng Lieut.. Kelly, who takes his place.
Onicer German, day station-keeper, Sixth
precinct, accompanies Lieut.. Kelly, while
0nlcer Wallace W. Grant accompanies Lieut..
Eckleff. No changes have as yet been made
In other precincts.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-02

TRUsTEE NEwToN's REsIGNATIoN. - We
present herewith the letter from Mr.. A. Z.
Newton rendering his resignation as trustee
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
THE SPIRIT OF LOLA MONTEz.
An Extraordinary Display of Incoherency md
lrreievancy on the Rostrum--The "Princess
Editha" Raises the Dander of an Old Gentie-
man from Long Island-A Manifest sssseII.,,

Editha Gilbert Montez, the reputed daughter OF the
celebrated Lola Montez whose eccentric and curious
career throughout the world IL written on the memo
RES ofmany OF the readers OF the HERALD delivered
lecture ast night at Senway Hall on the Equality OF
Women" and ''The Wrongs OF Her Distinguished
Mother, Lola Montez." The audience in reportorial
phraseOlogy, though very sparse, was highly INTEL
lectua. Among the few were some 'spectacledn
celebrities both Of the masculine and feminine
gender, maniiesting strong proclivtes ana deter
mnation TO prove that ''whatever Is is wrong"
The 'Iair' lecturess, on making her appearance
on the stage, created decided sensation even
among the stronger OF the strongest minded women
present She Is a decided Amazon, with strong
animal instincts depicted in the Hash of her deep,
black and unsettled eye, as well as in
her whole facial developments and the
contour OF her athletic and robust frame. She was
dressed in The most outdndish fashion, il she ue.
signed to ape an Eastern IYnccss, and carried a
mans kos,uth hat swinging In her hand ON the
stage During her rambling and incoherent remarks
she strutted heavily up and wa the Platform, her
ieet falling on the boards with eephantne pressure
vered and disheyelled locks careless y arranged and
introduced the ecturess to the audience as 'The
Princess Editha, 9aggn,e er Of King Leopold and the
The "prineessn then took the rostrum and CON-
mehced discourse the ike OF which is seldom
no allueion' save passing one TO b"r r "aas. au
tingaished mother; < s 5oafy.headed' head old, ID lanKy.
spfritualslc looking g entleman In the audiene
muttered something between his teeth to the effect
that he wanted to 'hear something about Lola
Montez" which hitmatlon greatly excited the prin-
cess, and caused her TO eXclam, with Deep tragic
enect:-
"Do you want to fling my illegitimacy in my face
sir? II you are Mr. - OF Long Islands sI have TO
say that my mother was poisoned in your housen
This created profound sensation, and
cries arose OF ''Put him OAtl put him
out - and hands were actually laid on
the poor old soul for that purposes. Peace was
restored however, and 'the princess" proceeded to
aft ft;pa
and TO- recommend them to rely more on
man. In conclusion she thanked the au-
dience In the name of Lola Montez for their
dollar O head and hoped that she might
prove more worthy OF some things than her mother
was. But her mother dead. Let them now
draw the veil; and If they did let them weep DER
her grave In silence and close 1t then
The audience then dispersed giggling and laugh
Ing. and evidently with the Impression that they
had been well ''sold."
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
INTERESTING SCHOLASTIC RsCEp Iloy.

The annual reception OF Mrs. Leopold Wells Insi
tute for Young Ladies came Off last evening at the
Harvard Rooms, corner Of Sixth avenue and
Forty second street. The programme consisted of
twenty.six exercises, comprising recitations. dia
Iogues music, vocal and instrumental, and calis-
themes. The children may be expected ap.
peared to the utmost advantage, IN dress,
tuition and general appearance. The assern
bly, was more than large, it was crowded
The evenings entertainment was controlled under
the sole charge and superintendence Of Mrs. Well,
and she was ably assisted by her corps or accom-.
plisied teachers. 1t would be an invidious task
TO single out particular scho!ars-each and
every one did exceedingly Wen. However, the
following young ladies were especially
singled ont Tor accomplished performance
on the piano;-Misses Meyer and Simnond's duett,
"Ernani;n MISS Wilson, .Dance des Naides;n Miss
Hannah Wetzler, piano solo, Midsummer Nights
Drean," DC. Taken altogether the reception was a
grand success and establishes Mrs. Wells institute
as q first class seminary. The principal teachers OF
the institute are Miss Shepard Miss De Baum, Miss
German, and Miss Holkns, calisthenlcs.
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
THE BROADWAY BANDITTI.
Attempted Murder-A Policeman Stabbed
in Broadway In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Dufiey the Assailant-IIis Past Career.

Attempted Murder-A Policeman Stabbed
in Broadway In MISUNDERSTANDING
DufIey the Assailant-IIis Past Career.
Patrolman ID. W. Dyckman, of the Eighth pre-.
cinct stabbed by the notorious Pat Duffy about
eleven O'Clock yesterday morning, In the neck ana
shoulder, the first wound being Of most serious
character. Dyckman was on special duty to
drive away the thieves and desperadoes who
inlest the corner OF Broadway and Houston
street. and Jim Casey, o notorious
rowdy, being drunk and disorderly, was ordered
by Dyckman TO move on he refusing 20 do so Dyck-
man undertook to arrest him, whereupon Dnny
sneaKed up TO hf I'm, armed with pocket knife, tha
large blade of which he plunged into the neck aud
shoulder OF the officer The assault was Witnessed
by Sergeant Mills and officer Tyler Of the Broadway
squad, who arrested and secured both Casey and
Dufey. The wounded man was taken to Police
Headquarters. He . where his wounds were dressed by
the most serious injury the oicer had received was
a temporary loss OF voice, consequent upon the
ately In front of No. Is West Houston street
Both men were brought before Justice Hogan at
the TOmbS Police Court. They were both under the
influence OF liquor. officer Dyckman accompanied
them and gave evidence His voice was very ieeDie
but it y not supposed that hts wounds will prove
fatal. Duffy also cut officer Tyler across the hand
and he preferred a complaint against Duffy, who
was committed TO answer on both complaints In de-
Duffy Is well known as a prominent representative
OF the dangerous classes and a rowdy politician.
In 1862 he shot colored man. 1t is stated that he
also shot at a man In Greenwich street. Neariy two
years ago he taken one OF the police stations
OF the city aud there fired al the doorman, officer
Rauhle; the revolver was however, fired in the air,
in consequence Of some seeing him about 10
fire and knocking up Dulrys arm just in time 10 pre-
vent the contents entering Ranhle's body
Duffy was In the army, having served In the regi.
ment commanded by his br0therin.iaw the cee-
hrated Colonel Billy Wilson. His conduct there was
so disgracefu that General Butler stripped the but
tons and epauets from his uniform and he was
dismissed There Is litte doubt that he has victim
lied good many poor immigrants, for when he
was arrested there was found upon him Castle
Garden runners shield, marked mo. 49, belonging
10 q man named Drake, who, when living, was a
licensed runner, but whose shield had been stolen
by this man.
Casey was held for the usual ten days on the
charge OF infoxication on The public streets.
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
THE ZOy CHURCH MIDDLE.
The Exclusive Africans--The Ring OF Terror
Broken-The Rev. w. r. Butler Rein.


The Exclusive Africans--The Ring OF Terror
stated.
Considerable excitement prevailed last evening
In the vicinity OF Bleecker ana Tenth streets owing
10 meeting OF the trustees of the Zion
African Methodist Episcopal church for the
purpose OF settling the outs anding dispute
between the said trustees and the congregation.
The facts Of the dispute have already been
published in the columns OF the HERALD and
refer merely TO the reappOintment of the
Rev. W. +. Butler as pastor OF the church. The
trustees differed with their congregation and refused
70 acknowledge the appointment of the reverend
On On '" Friday '"a and SUNDAY evening last. paos
HERALD reporter presented himself, but was re-
III ed admittonce. The worthy chairman OF the
Board Of Trustees Mr. Samuel J. Howard (colored),
otiicated at the entrance and positively refused to
admit any member OF the press. he asserted that
the proceedings were strictly Of private nature and
Bishop Talbot presided at the meeting, ana in
meeting of the trustees had been held, In
which 10 was resolved to accept the appointment Of
the Rev. W. f. Bntler, who will therefore, continue
his functions. This resolution was received with
great evidence OF satisfaction, especially the part
OF the women, who had mustered strong, and were
bent on giving vent TO their Indignation had the de-
cislOn been otherwise. Reference was made to the
debt of $4,000. aud 1t was unanimously agreed to
pay It or within month.
Some facts were CLEANED during the evening that
are rather OF an interesting nature. When the
church in Leonard street was sold 1t realized 500 0o0
The present abode OF love cost only 0,0o0, which
after paying Off all mortgages left surplus OF $23 900.
Brother Howard, who has been In ONCE as trustee
for eighteen years, now asserts that the church
owes him So 000 and thinks, therefore, that he must
nave word IN the proceedings. The threatening
aspect OF the ladies, however evidently frightened
the ring and caused 1t give way to the general Will
Henceiorth peace VIII reign within the walls Of
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
ANOTHER RAID ON IRE LOT. cry DEALERS,
The United states After A-11-44.

Notwtl Standing the persistent raids made by
the United States officials upon the numerous
quarters OF lottery dealers in this city, the
whole fraternity still live and thrive IN
their old haunts. No amount OF pecupiary fines
seems to AFFECT them. They keep on Nourishing and
fattening the hard-earued but recklessy -squan-
dered earnings OF their dupes The profits OF the
nefarious business are great that they can
afford to pay the lines hitherto Imposed by
salute upon them for eyasons and In fractions OF
the law. And such inherent and perverse vioators
OF the law are they rs body that they prefer to sub
Ject themselves 10 The occasional raids OF the officers
Of justice rather than Ike w-abidng citizens pay
the tax Imposed ON their special busiucss.
The United States authorities, however seem de-
termined 10 keep up the upon them, and few
days since several of tbc establishments were
visited by special detective oooney, as
preliminary reconnaissance and to lay the
plan Tor regular raid. Mr. Cooney sue
ceeded In doing u ht'le busness-purchasin9,
offices. Upon his sworn afildavits warrants were
Is uei for the arrest OF the lottery men, and thee
were placed In the hands Of Deputy Marslafs Rob-
ertson ana Kehoe, who sailed forth yesterday morn
ing on their execution.
The parties thus sought TO be brought before the
United states District Attorney aud Commissioner
are:--
Charles McBrien, No. Ia Thompson street, who
issued ticket numbered $, l6, IS.
william Parsons No. 20 Grand street, and his
"wrlter' or clerk who issued ticket g. "a, Oh.
Richard Marshal, % Laurens street, Ticket 80, %,
John Mcintyre $40 Canal street, ticket ls, %, Al.
David Lfndo and his wri'er OF clerk, William Nor
tou. ticket IL, y, 3q
The charge against The above parties Is that OF
setting and dealing In lottery tickets without paying
the special tax thereon.
with the exception OF the 1rst named, McBrten,
appear for examination, none Of the others
had been arrested &C late hour. Tney got
early notice of the Intended raid, and
when the marshals visited their oillces they found
them closed. But this Is only staving OF or the
inevitable These law Officers are 40 many Tommy
Dodds-"bound 70 win when they 90 in'f-and no
doubt ,hIs pornlng WI find them all brought up
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
SUPREME C0UaT-CdAM9i'S.
A Partnership Litigation.
Before Judge Cardozo.


CAeeger et al. rs. Acterntan ct dL-This case came
up motion for the appointment OF receiver TO
the New York property OF the Phpuix Rubber Com
pany. This company was established in Connecticut,
IN 1862, on u capital OF 100000, which was divided
into 1000 shares. OF the shares Cheever took 1000
and Alderman zoos. They then took the factory OF
menced The manufacture VI rubber articles under
the license OF the Union Rubber Company, under an
agreement divide the profits on ratio OF leo TO ne
Phoenix and 100 to the union Company. Their princi-
pal business furnishing goods 10 the government,
to whom they sold about IA, ,0J0 900 worth, making
net profit Of $4,000, after deductlng seven and
hail per cent commission, which II was stipulated
should be paid Warren ACkerman il Co., as soie
agents Tor their goods. According TO this agreement
the defendants admit that only $4,000 would be
due them. but they claim that they should get por
ton OF the commissions, and also make other
claims
ON the part Of the defendants it Is claimed that
the paintifs have no right TO any part OF the COM
missions, aud they further aiege that they went
the books OF the company WITH tie 0fflcers OF
the Union Company and that mistakes In favor OF
the Union Company were made TO the amount OF
$295, 600.
Proceedings were commenced In Connecticut, in
the fall Of 1862 TO have the Affairs OF the Pnoenx
| Rubber Company wound up and settlement made.
was being argued yesterday telegram was re-
ceved stating that the order appointing the receiver
had been vacated. As this disarrangel the order o
| the litigation postponement was had until Friday
next TO allow time to obtain fu.er particulars VI the
| actlOn OF the COuDeclclt cuurls,
The New York herald., 1870-06-03

hops az this hotel always have been for years. The
early evening boats and trains brought large addi.
ton OF guests TO the house many OF whom make 1t
point every year not 10 put in an appearance
within miles OF West Point until the hop opens the
season III true earnest The most extensive prepa.
rations had been made FOR the OCCASION and every.
thlnH that could IN anywise lend attraction 70 the
Iesuvlty was done by Mr.. Syyanns CoZzens, who
was ubiquitous While II lasted. The magnificent
paiiof, which extends almost full half length
ol me noise, was one blaze OF light. Five
Immense chandeliers shed a glow over the
part IN the dance, that positively bewllderng,
anu the music which was furnished by the ceie-
prated band from the military post was all that the
most lastdious lover OF harmonious SOUNDS could
nave desired. large number OF the officers from
the Point were present IN full uniform, and did
all that lay In their power 10 add 10 the enjoy
ment OF the occasion. The dresses ana toilets OF
some OF the ladies' were superb ana 1t Is
gratifying to state that they were ali in good
sire for vulgar show and glitter which always mar
most OF the balls IN the CITY, The graduating class
were unable to get leave to attend, and this was the
only damper OF The evening. The dancing was begun
about nine O'Clock and Kept up with a vim that
would have made even a non.dancer rather un.
easy on his pins in his anxiety to
try his nand, or rather his feet In the
dance. About midnight most elegant supper was
served at which the company did full Justice There
was everything on the abies that an epicure could
have wished Tor and this fact, IL must be said did
not even 10 the ladies. The dancing was renewed
after the banquet and the gay tErong which crowded
he RSs RBS ga n0' he 70 'ea ua' the wee hours q
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
THE NEW JERSEY RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

No more deaths have occurred among tnoss
wounded on Wednesday morning by the accident
on the new Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad, near Paterson, and those whose wounds
were al FIRST feared fatal seem to be improving.
The name OF The Italian who was Killed ID ascer-
tained TO be Charles Curti He was thlry.tw0 years
of age and single man. He had IN his pocket
three s0,ereigns IN gold aud left as his boarding
house q nne set OF carpenters tools. The young
man Charles BlaKey IL stl alive ana appa-
renuy improving, although his recovery IS
Thomas reported dead last night, is now
deemed ont OF danger John Skylers injuries
have taken an uniayorable turn, and although at
first considered trivial his recovery Is now by no
means certain All the others are doing wei under
The KIND Of the Sisters y charge OF the hospital.
Mr.. Paige, tho contractor FOR work on the railroad,
butei 800 towards the expenses Of the wo0adel ~
the hospital
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
opEyIxe cF TEE JERSEY CITY HOSPITAL.

The opening Of the new Hudson County Hospital
OF Jersey City, took place yesterday. About four
hundred persons were present. The exercises con.
sisted of prayer by the Rev. DR.. Taylor addresses
by DR.. Cornelison and / ". scudder report by the
Rev. DR.. Nabin and penedictiOn by tue Rev.
Samuel bod; This institution viii be self sup
porting and aided by private subscriptions.
It Is The only institution OF the kind
in the State Of New Jersey. Patients win be
received, no matter from what quarter they
come, and there is ample accommodation
for seventy patients The resident physician is
DR.. Bird and the superintendent Henry Lindsey.
The medical board consists Of Drs. QuImby Lutkns,
Bufrett Noble, Burdett Elder, Julian and
Kudlick, and the consulting physicians are
DR.. Post Professor Of Surgery In the New York Uni
versity; DR.. Hinton, New York; DR.. Bulkley, New
York, and DR.. COrnelison, Jersey City.
The movement originated with br. Quimby in
$685. who finding afterwards that charter had
been obtained IN 1851, but never acted
ton that some amendments should be
inserted. These amendments were passed by the
last Legislature. The Tonnee mansion with the
surrounding grounds, comprising about two and
a half acres were purchased for $4,000, and
better location could not be found within an equal
distance OF New York. 10 Is situated In Magnolia
avenue near the Five Corners. o district known 10
almost every person who ever set foot In Hudson
CITY.
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
A JERSEY MAxsLAUGHTER CASE.
The Prisoner Found Guilty Of Assault ans
Battery.


On the 21st Of March last, about seven o'clock In
the evening, an alteration occurred between two
men named Edward Sheehan and Samuel
Madden at the corner of Communpaw
avenue aud the Bergen plank road, In
Jersey City. sheehan struck Madden with his fist
and knocked him down. The parties were separated
and Madden went towards his home. He was found
few hours afterwards lying on ths wayside insen-
sble and bleeding profusey from the head.
He Was taken home where he died abOnt
two O'Clock next morning. post-m0rtem eXami-
nation showed that his skull was fractured, but
from what cause could not be ascertained. 1t
was contended that II the wound was In
nicted IN the conflict with Sheehan the
man could not have proceeded homewards,
and some person would have seen the blood gushing
from him when he was raised up. In addition to
this Sheehan was young man who bore an excel
lent character up to the evening OF the
A coroner's inquest was held and Sheehan was COM
mltted for trial.
The case came before the Court OF Sessions at
Jersey City, yesterday, and the evidence showed
that Madden jumped OIL horse car at the Morris
Canal bridge and seeing q group stand
ing at the corner remarked what are
those Irshmen doing theref' Sheehan, who
was one OF the group, ran towards him and struck
him IN the right cheek and Madden fell. The men
were separated and Madden got up and walked
away, brushing the dust from his clothes The jury
found verdict Of assault and battery, with a re-
cOmmendat0n to mercy.
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
COMMON pLeAs-TRiAL TERM-pARI l.
The Deiiriun Tren,ens Cnse.


Jo1m OGof7,dn cs Henry Kdmdk ct dt--This
singular and somewhat interesting case the partlcu-
lars OF which appeared In the HERALD few Gays
since) was brought TO u termination yesterday after
a trial OF eight days, during which exhaustive and
voiumfnous testimony was given. The suit was
brought to recover back house No. 242 Madison
from his possession by undue influence aud the for
gerry OF a deed. lie claims that the defendant Ka-
OF a confederate from the same country named
Samuel White whom he told to ply 0'GorInan with
liquor and alcohol, remalkng that II he fO'Gorrnan)
died White would not lose anything. While aboring
under deierium ttenlens the plaintiff alleged, was
taken TO the office OF tary and there made to sign
deed conveying his properly 10 kamak. Piaintir
denied all knowledge Of The transaction, and claimed
that ne never signed the deed. The jury thought
too, and rendered verdict in his favor.
The New York herald., 1870-06-03
AhaT HER JuTe FIRE.
A Batch of Chixnons Nipped In the Bud.

The material out Of which Is manufactured the
wealth Of hair that adorns the heads OF our be les IL
so lnnammable that the insurance companies have
wisely stricken jute from the list OF nsurabe articles.
More fte3 have lately occurred from this than from
any other one cause, and addition was made yes.
tefday TO the long list u disasters by fre which
occurred In the jule chignon manufactory OF Asher
Redlick on the third moor Of No. rs Walker street.
Twenty girls We're employed in the room at the mo-
ment, but the combustion was 90 spontaneous and
the names spread with snch rapidly that no
one could say precisely where tney originated and
the girls had no time to save their shaws aud
sacqaes, which were hanging against the walls.
The flames We're, however, quickly exiingulshed.
The loss on stock is estimated at 5000 and about
the same umount on building, the latter loss being
ftIily covered bv Insurance..