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THE MERKLE TRAGEDY.

No Further Light-The Detectives Want
Time.
The mystery attending the death or John Merkle,
the German, late OF 459 Tenth avenue, who was
fatally beaten by unknown rowdies, near his resi-
dence, the night OF the "a ut heretofore pub.
lished III the HERALD, has not yet been cleared up.
Coroner Keenan, was TO have renewed the investiga-
ton O'Clock yesterday morning; but at the re-
quest oI the detectives OF tho Sixteenth precinct
VINO required another day IN which to ope-
rate, the case was postponed TIL to-day.
Several parties have been arrested on suspicion
Of being concerned IN tho murder, and witnesses
will be examined 10 show what part Qf any the
prisoners took IN the matter. IL was stated re-
liable Information That deceased had been murder
ously assaulted on two previous occasions by the
same gang OF Inurderous hghwaymen who indicted
the deadly injuries upon him. Had the fact Of tue
assault been promptly reported to Captain William
sou, OF the Sixteenth precinct, the guilty parties
might have been secured but The friends OF deceased
sud nothing about IL TIL after MS DEATH thus giving
the guilty parties nearly two weeks time i'll which
escape frame defence In case OF their arrest.
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ANOTHER JERSEY RAILROAD eUlRAaE.

A Passenger Thrown Oh n Car ON the New
Jersey Ccptrnl Railroads. Almost ~ Repcti-
tiou OF the Hnckeusack Bridge Affair.
The public Indignation ut the fate Of Lane. who
was put of train on the Hackensack bridge, ana
who was afterwards drowned while trying to get
across the bridge, brought the conductors OF the
Jersey railroads to a sense OF their duty, ana the
public have heard but little OF any such high-handed
proceedings ever since.
A short time previous to the Lane affair q poor
coIored woman was compelled by conductor on
The New Jersey Central to sit smoking car where
she orcibiy detained to the end OF her Journey
ana not long afterwards gentleman travelling with
his wife on The New Jersey Railroad was threatened
by the conductor with expulsion from the car be-
cause the tickets bore wrong date, even though
the lady assured the conductor positively that the
tickets were purchased that same day. The gentle
man, however seeing that the ladys emphatic
declaration produced no impression on the dogmatlc
gentleman Of tue brass buttons rose from his seat
and in defiant tone said:-"Put me out II you
dare" This squelched the official.
case occurred last Saturday on the New Jersey
Central Railroad which, according to the statement
OF the passenger concerned Is a most grieyOus one
and to be brought before the courts. The passc-
ger, whose name ls Il. A. Chasteney, purchased a
ucket at New York for Dunellen, and LETT by the
train at harpast four In the afternoon. Being ac-
companled by frend the two tickets were retained
ny tne latter ana were both punched i 9y & me con,
OF examination. Soon after Mr.. Chasteney left
his seat IN order to meet q gentleman
whom he knew to be In another car, ana while
moving along he was accOsted BY the conductor,
who called for his ticker. Mr. Chasteney ex9laiaed
that his friend, who was seated IN certain car. had
both tickets. ana he offered TO procure IL; but the
explanation was unsatisfactory and the passenger
was sentenced 10 expulsion. The bell was rHng, the
train slackened ITS pace and Mr.. Cba-teney put
or the car by the conductor and brakeman named
A. Il. DiDsmore. As If expulsion was not sufficient,
they called blm, 1t Is alleged, most opprobrious
names. he no sooner reached the ground than he
sprang on the platform OF the next car when he
was pushed of by another brakeman and rolled
down the embankment. The passengers were look
ing at the struggle and among them Mr. Chaste-
neYs friend, who rushed up to the conductor and
produced the tickets. Mr.. Chastcney was thea
allowed TO get On the last car and proceed to his
destination. This happened about mile from Ro-
see ana when the passengers learned the nature of
the difficulty they we're so fncensed that many OF
them gave their and addresses to Mr. Chaste-
ney as witnesses in whatever proceedings he may
he
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WHOLESALE SNEAK THlEVIsG.

A Dangerous Woman Captured-Seven Com"
plants Against Her-Largc Quantity Of
Goods RccOvered.
case Of sneak th.eving OF more than usual mi
portance came up yesterday before Justice Scott ~
Essex Market Police Court the defendant IN when
has been operating various parts OF the city In an
extraordinary bold manner, ana has succeeded IN
stealing large quantities OF valuable property. me
discovery Of the thief was almost accidental, and
but for the energy Of detectives Jarboe and Shavey
OF the seventh precincr nothing OF any great i'm.
portance would have resulted from the arrest
Late IN the evening Of Saturday last Xoore Multi.
gan, residing at No. 90 Montgomery street. mad oc.
caslon to enter his parlor, and Vas very much sur
prised to fnd on entering that Strange woman was
secreted therein The gas not ceing lit he went for
. match, and on re-enterE6 the room he met the
strange woman, about 70 leave. He asked her basi-
ness, when she stated she was looking for sister.
The woman was heid till some investigation OF the
room could be made, when 1t was ascertained that
box or jeweiry containing arlclcs TO tne value OF
eghty-five dollars had been removed. The woman
was asked where the box was, when she informed
Muiiigan exactly where she had placed It, An oill-
Ger was sent for and the woman arrested ana when
taken to the Seventh ward station house sne gave
her name as Mary G. Wilkins aud ncr residence as rs
Ofcers Jarboe and Shalvey at once suspected that
the woman was III the habit OF carrying on business
AZ sneak thlef aud therefore Determined 70 Visit
hcr residence. they were rewarded Dy nndlng
secreted III various parts or the apartments large
quantity OF jewelry, clothing, &C, OF the total value
OF from $4,000 to $4,000. III addition TO The goods
number OF pawn tickets also calling for yalnables
were discovered the officers at once set about to
work up their case, and as result SIX other com.
pIainants were found who yesterday idcnnned por.
lions OF the property and made complaints against
the prisoner In all these cases the woman had par
sued the same plan, taking advantage OF an open
door TO walk into house and ''Xo through
some room In IT, The following were the
charges made against Mrs. Mary o. WilKins:-
James Hunt, OF No. 30b Henry street, charged hei
with stealing, the 24Lh Of February, dresses and
ewery valued at $240; Catharine GURUS on the 7t
OF February, with stealing clothing 10 the value OF
Sl92 Benjamin II. Rogers OF 805 Filth street, on the
10Th September iewelry valued at Sloo; Esther Rud
man, OF 2s3 Madison street. on the ga February.
linen valued at slxty-two dollars; Della Steiner, q
No 81 Henry street, 31st December, dresses and
money valued at $242. and Ellen smith. OF 20 Gouver
nenr street. jewelry and clothing valued ~ 1894 on
Lne 21st OF February.
several other compainants In court and theil
names were taken TO appear as witnesses against
the prisoner At her trial at the C0urG Of General Ses
sions, at which court she held to appear. The
woman admits all the charges made against her
and her c0unseii0rs, Messrs Howe Hummcl
waived any preliminary examination.
The New York herald., 1870-03-01
THE BOARD OF POLICE JUSTICES.

The New Organizatf0n Of the Court OF Special
scssions-The Rota Of Magistrates for the
Ensuing Courts-Appointnent OF u New
Clerk.
meeting Of Police Justices was held yesterday at
hafpast twelve O'Clock Ia the 0ices Of te Court Of
Special Sessions. Judge Dowling presided. There
were also present Justices Hogan, Bixby, Cox Scott
McQuade, Coulter and Ledwith. The only justice
absent was Justice Shandley. The meeting was
called TO order by the President tJudge Dowling)
after which Judge Hogan moved the following reso-
IutiOn:--
That committee Of three justices be appointed prepare
assignments rules and regulations for the Of tho
of Special Sessions the
county OF New York and that said committee be requested
to report at the next regular meeting OF this Board the rules
rules.
The motion was seconded by Justice Coulter
An amendment was proposed by Justice Ledwitb,
who proposed that that portion in regard to assign
ments be reported upon forthwith. This amend
The Chair nominated committee OF three Jus
tices--namey, Hogan, Ledwlth and Bixby-tO draw
that purpose. AT the expiration OF that time The
Justices returned and Justice Hogan read the fol-
loving report
TmE Cry OF NEW Yogx:-The undersigned committee,
appointed for the purpose Of making assignments OF justices
the Peace in aud or the city and county Of New York. re-
ewng assignment Of Justices to hold and preside a. the
Court OF Special Sessions for the year 1870 tho Justice first
is assigned
MARoH-Hogan Scott and McQuade.
ArRII.-Ledwith Dowling and Bixby.
MAY-Shandey, Cox and Coulter.
JUEE-Scott, Hogan and Mc(uade.
& JULY-Dowiing, Bfxby and Ledwth.
AUGusp-Cox, Coulter and Shandiey.
SEPTEMBFR-Mcluade, Scott and Hogan
OCroBER-Bixhy, Ledwiih and Bowling.
NOyEMBER-Couier, ShandIey and Cox.
DEcEMgER-Hogau Scott and McQnade.
Justice Hogan moved that the report be accepted
and The committee discharged. This was seconded
and agreed to.
Justice Cox moved that the Board proceed to the
election of clerk OF Special sessions and that the
Board proceed TO ballot. This was seconded and
agreed to-
Justice Hogan said that he thought that the jus.
tices should name their candidates. He was taken
somewhat by surprise at this proposal. s.t +.
Justice Cox said he would nominate Mr.. John
Hougntaing. a
Judge Hogan said he nominated Mr.. John Snlli-
van. who was member OF the bar and every way
Competent TO perform the duties oil n clerk, and
would make. he thought very ellicent one
Justice DUWling--l nominate Robert Johnson.
Justice Mctluade NOMINATED Mr. Feter McG ain-
ness.
ballot was then taken and Inslcss scott and
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REAL ESTATE SALES.

The week opened at the Exchange Saesroom with
two SAFES, one by James NJ Miller and one by Stan
ley Day. The prospects are encouraging, as the
house sold by the former brought its full valuation
The following are the particulars:-
, NEW YORK rBoPERTY--gy JAMEa NJ. MILLER.
no 81 Franklin ST, two story, attic and basement BRICK
bouse, lot 25xO, 10 Theodore Marne .$H%0p
lee, to mortgage Of ssooo 1850
ny STANLEY DAY.
~ ioh on nv and SD st. two fronting on av u, bl2x
soe IS OF s2d A. 700 II front by 1924 ft deep. to
hoyer........... $500
PlncIney IL Durkin sold lass week the following
property
l3 East s1t IT. story brick 900
80 ass "a gan " story brown stone. l9Nu
fs'h b. pfNesh "a and 3D. avs story brown stone.. D
J0bn meCiaye reports the sale yesterday OF an M.
dyded oe-iai Interest In sixteen acres OF land ut
IS5tn street running from East river 10 Tcntb ave.
nue., for $4,000, hai Cash.
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with Mr = RsIin for the construction Of an inter

oceanic railroad. v. ronoo, ana
Messrs Oyermsn Feund Co. O. o1r"c, aonuon w,tn anh
IN, vern,,isnt cf (osta Kica to build raitroau
from the port OF Limon on the Atlantic 70 racnare
sbout thirty miles inland TO meet .ncrc 1n ~ nrnh
CartaNo The contractors give the governu'Snt
loan 10 pay for the same and also iQr harOor Inn.
interest at seven per per annum, repayable In
TWENTY-FIVE years by o two per cent sinking fund.
Engineers win be sent out ~ once irom London 70
survey the route.
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COLOMBIA.

s7Nc Fipsic NJ Aspinwal,-Her Departure for
Caledonia Rsy-The Ice and Flour MOnop-
oiSes-BusiDess--TLe Return Of the Nipsic to
Aepinwall.
The New York herald., 1870-03-01

!. AZ the expiratton OF

McQuade appointed teiers Al the expiration OF
three ballots Mr. Houghtang was declared electea'
and the CLERK directed To notify hun OF tue Iact
On motion Of Justice Hogan the consideration OF
other appointment was deferred until Inc next meet
ing, which was arranged Tor the second Tuesday N
Anvil
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The United States Steamer Nipsic
at Aspinwall.
END OF the Guatemalan
Rebellion
Serapio Cruz, the Rebel Leader,
Killed.
Affairs at Costa Rica, Nicaragua
and Salvador.

The. steamer Henry Chauncey, from Aspanwal
Febr.Nary Ts, arrived at this port yesterday she
brl sgs the latest mal advces from the Central Ame-
rit nn repGbtcs.
The New York herald., 1870-03-01

plncrney 4 Durkln sold lass week the following
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-07-29

At a meeting of the schOOlmasters and
companions of Master Thomas Pickett
Black, held at the Central Baptist Church,
Memphis, Tenn, on July 9th, 1870, the
following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously passed:
WHEREAS, God in His all-wise provi-
denee has made us, as well as the rela-
tives of the deceased, the objects Of His
Christening had, in the death of our asso-
ciate, Pickett Black, a tender bud so sud
denly snatched away; therefore, be it
ReSoLUed, That in the death of our dear
friend, Pickett, we have met with an
irreparable loss to our circle.
ReSoLVed, That in our most intimate
associations with him, we have neve
known anything but the most exemplary
Observation-Disclosures by his parents,
adOred by his friends-his young heart
eve overlooking with generosity and
love, deemed it a pleasure at all times to
comply with the requests and crafty the
desires of those with whom he mingled.
ResoLDed, That we greatly lament his
death, and deeply sympathise with his
bereaved relatives.
ReSoLUed, That these resolutions be pub
llshed in the city papers, and a copy sent
to his parents.
RICHARD MILLER,
WALTER w. HARVEY,
WILLIE G.. TAYLOR,
Committee.
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WANTS.

TEEAM-By a sick gentleman, to be deliv-
- cred at the Commercial Hotel, every
morning. one quart fresh new cream. for
Which the highest reasonable price viii be
paid. Apply at Office Of hotel JyS
TEACHER-At Olive Branch, Mississippi,
a teacher OF good moral character, and
qualified 20 st boys for college. Apply soon.
4 GENTS-To sell the HOME SHUTTLE SEW
~ TEG MACHINE. Price, SIS. II makes TIE
Lock stitch" alike on both Sides and is the
only licensed under-feed Shuttle Machine
sold for less than 500. Licensed by Whee4er
q Wilson, Grover q Baker, and Singer & 20.
All other uuder-fecd Shuttle Machines sold
forIeEs than $50 are heterogeneous, and the
seller and user liable o prosecution. Address
Johnson, CLARK & 70, Boston, Mass, Pitts
burg, Pa, Chicago. Ill, or ST Louis Mo. Je22
4 GENTs-TO sell the pCTAG0N SEWING
~ MACHINE. II is licensed, makes the
" Elastic Lock-stitch," and is warranted for
3 years. Price, SIS. AL other machines with
an under-fsed sold for SIS or less are infringe
ments. Address oCrAGoN SEWING MACHINE
Co, ST. Louis, No, CnicagO, Ill, PIttsburg,
Pa, OF Boston, Mass. le2l
4 GENTS WANTED-[StO DAY)-by the
~ AMERICAS kNITTING MACHINE Co., Pos
ton, Mass. or st. Louis, Mo. je22
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PERSONAL.

Captain Thomas III. Arnold leaves the
city to-day on a visit to his kindred and
friends in Virginia. May he have.a safe
and pleasant trip.
From the Paris AmeTicdn Register Of
the 9th instant, we learn that the follow
ing M~emphians had just registered
among the new arrivals at the French
capital: Charles N. Erich, W. b. Gal
breath, M. Goldberg, and F. G. Teny.
The Iuka Miss Gazette of the 9th
inst, has this paragraph:
president Jefferson Davis passed up
this road a few days g GU his way to
Europe, for his family. We have some
reasons to believe that he has been invited
by acrowned head to come to that country
and engage in a certain war now going on.
If Mr.. Davis were to do this, thousands
of Confederate soldiers would follow him
and be but too glad to fight under this
brave soldier, pure statesman, and I'M
spotted gentleman. JEFF Davis to-day
stands higher in the estimation of the vir-
tuous and brave, than any man in
America. We hope he may be made a
Marshal of France. May Gods richest
blessings attend the pure, good man; and
may he fined his loved ones in health and
happiness on his arrival"
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THE CHINESE
Address at the Chamber Of Commerce on
the Subject this Afternoon.

We are authorized to nnoun that J.
M. Hixson,iEsq., of San Francisco, will
meet such citizens as may desire to OBJ
tain practical information in regard to
the. Chinese, as laborers, servants, etc., at
the Chamber of Commerce, this evening,
at 4 O'Clock. 1Mr. Hixson is thoroughly IA
miliar with the subject, and 1t will be
to the advantage of all parties wishing to
secure labor to go up to the Chamber this
afternoon and hear him.
The St. Louis Republican, of the oath,
speaking on this subject, says: eve are
informed on reliable authority that about
one hundred gentlemen, householder
of this city, have completed arrangements
for the introduction of Chinese house
servants into their families. The neces-
sary negotiations have been consum-
mated with the Chinese emigration so
ciety in San Francisco, and the first iu-
stallment of Chinese for st. Louis will
number about three hundred almond
eyed sons Of the iowery kingdom. The
housekeepers who have joined in this
movement recognize the fact that house
%ervants are exceedingly scarce, and that
there is a vacuum TO be filled in his
species of labor without the least
interfering with any existing class of
lsbOrers. They mnst have reliable
servants for washing, cooking and other
homework, and they regard the Chinese
as enJlrely capable OF ming the void.
They have accordingly agreed with their
agents in California to pay them good
wages, certain stipulated sums, and to
afford them all necessary protection for
the term of years for which they are en-
ployed. On the other hand, guarantees
OF good service are given by the Chinese
under forfeiture of contract. These ar
rangements nave been very quietly made.
In a short time the Chinese will come in
here just as quietly and at once drop into
the homes that have been provided for
them"
Why should Memphis be behind st.
Louis in this movement? The negroes
here are more worthless, if possible, than
they are there, good white servants are
almost impossible to find, and our house
keepers are absolutely at the mercy of a
pack of lazy, idle creatures, not worth
their salt.
Mr.. HiXsonis inthe city for the express
purpose of making contracts, and fur
nishing reliable labor, and is provided
with letters Of Introduction To some of
our best citizens. He will this evening
answer all questions on the subject that
may be propounded to him. The public
are invited to attend.
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Tuesday, 18th Day Of August, 1870,

Within legal hours, on the south side ofCOurt
Square, In the city OF Memphis, Immediately
opposite the law office Of Kortrecht & Graft,
sell 10 the highest bidder, the following de-
scribed real estate, with improvements
thereon, situate in the city of Memphis,
county OF shelby and state OF Tennessee, in
The Batture division and addition TO the city
OF Memphis, and known as the east end or
lots l5 and nc, n beginning, for a more
particular description, on Adams street on a
line with the west line OF Promenade street;
and running thence with the south line OF
Adams street 81 feet 70 the center OF an eight
Io0t alley; thence along the center of said
alley, parallel with the line OF Promenade
street, % feet; thence parallel with Adams
street % feet TO the west line of Promenade
street, thence along the west line OF Prone
made street s. feet 20 the beginning OF Adams
street sale upon a credit of seven months,
purchaser giving bond with good security.
aho lem retained on the rOperty TO secure
lhe purchase money. Equity Of redemption
barred. July q, 1870.
Humes & Poston, Solicitors. iva
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FOR NEW ORLEANS.

Regular New Orleans Packet-FOr Vieksburg
Natchez and New Orleans.
master
This elegant passenger steamer H
Will leave as above -
SATURDAY, 30th inst, at 3 pm.
LARRY HARMSTAD q Co. Agents,
ty9 Mosby Block, 800 Front street.
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IRoN-cLAD OATH
Il Mast be Swallowed bY all Asplrants for
Congressional h0aors.
WASHINGTON CITY. july q, isl

WASHINGTON CITY, July %, 1870.
Dear -: Your letter of the 10th
inst. was received this morning. In re-
ply, l have to say that 1 do not believe
Congress has prescribed a new oath for
public officers. The internal "iron-clad''
still stares everybody in the face. It is
still the law OF the land, and has to be
taken not only by all the Congressman,
but by every officer of the Government,
from the highest to the lowest.
Congress, did, in the case of Roderick
Random Butler, and perhaps in some
other cases, pass a joint resolution adj
hitting him to his seat without swallow
ing the 'iron-clse." But you will re-
member that this was done in the inter-
est or radicalism. You can determine
for yourself whether these Radicals
are likely to do anything in the interest
of Democrats or Conservatives. These
are he facts as 1 have MOI doubt they
exist.
z. S.-Since writing the foregoing Sem
ator Fowler has come into my Office, and
he informs me that the Senate at the
late session, did pass a bill or resolution
prescribing a new oath for all engaged in
the rebellion, who airs not disfranchised
by the Fourteenth Amendment, but 1t
failed to pass the House.
Yours truly, II. M. w.
HARPER's MONTHLY, improved STYLE,
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have for years been opposed to Gallo
mel, and since 1899 have used Simmons
Liver Regulator as a Vegetable Remedy,
and can confidently assert that it has ex-
ceeded my expectations, curing cases of
Dyspepsia and Liver complaint that were
thought almost hopeless.
GREENVILLE WOOD,
Woods Factory, Macon. Ga.
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EDUCATIONAL
ST. AGNES ACADEMY
FOR YOUNG LADIES.

TNHIS Institution, conducted by the Sisters
i OF st. Dominic, Is delightfully."- situated in
a healthy and retired part OF the city OF Mem
pbis, Tenn. The buildings are ample and
~eommodious, standing in the center OF ex-
tensiye and highly improved grounds, shaded
by forest trees, and laid out and set with rare
plants and shubbery.
The course of studies comprises all the
branches, Useful and Ornamental, that are
usually taught
The Academic Year consists of w Sessions
of nve months each; the first commencing
on the FIRST or SEPTEMBER, the second on
the FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY.
z Z SESSION,
Payable half yearly, invariably in advance:
For board and tuition in any OF the follow
ing branches; Reading, Arithmetic, English
Grammar, Geography, History. Rhetoric,
Composition, criticism, Principles OF Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry and Botany, Mental
and Moral Philosophy, Plain Sewing. Mark
ing, etc, SO, $50, $50 and 500, according to the
age or the class OF the pupil.
For Day scholars Tuition, SIS, 81, So and
$50, according to age or class IS above.
For further Information, apply or address
the MOTHER SUPERIOR"
jy2i d&W ST. Agnes Academy.
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SEE advertisement of DIR. Butts Dis
pensary, headed, Book for the million
MARRIAGE GUIDE-in another col
umn. it should be read by all.
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JuDGEsUPREME CoURTwEsT. DIV.

TUDGE SUPREME COURT WESTERN d.
u on are authorized 10 announce
THOS. J. FREEMAN as a candidate for Judge
OF the Supreme Court for the Western Dlvl-
sion. Election August (, 1870. myol
TUDqE SUPREME COURT WESTERN d.
yIsroN-The friends OF Hon. JOHN 1t
SNEED, Of Fayette county, are authorized by
him 10 present his name 10 the people OF
Tennessee as q candidate for Judge Of the
Supreme Court for the Western Division
Election August /, 1870. myZ-