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SUPERIOR cOyaT-riIAL TERM-pAaT 2.
Heavy Verdict Against a Railroad Company
Reiare Iui.re McCnnn and a Ilr

Heavy Verdict Against n Railroad Company.
Before Judge McCunn and Jury.
Eliza colt as. The .Sirth Are,sate R0lHodd COM
DanV-The plaintiff, who is an OLD and weakly
woman some time since was endeavorng to ge5
or sixth avenue car, but before her clorhng had
been cleared from the plaLorm The couuuctor
started the Car, winch caused ner SKIRT to caC.nG
and she Was thrown Violently to the ground sus :
tanning severe injuries 1or wnicn the jury allowed
her $4,000.
Fourteen Hundred and FIFTY Dollars for the
Loss OF Two Fingers.
James Ryan Us. me Hudson Rtuer Railroad COM
2any.-The plaintiff in this action Is small boy
who while waIling TO cross the Hudson River Rail-
road track on Tenth avenue was caught by the
drivers whip around the neck and was thereby
tnroWn on the track having TWO fingers cut OF by
tne passing over tnen CT tue Wheels " the car The
jury rendered verdict against the company ior
Sl450.
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BR0DNLYN COURT.
SUPREME C0UAT-ClRCuIT.
Damages Aaainst II Railroad Company.

Damages Arninet II RailrOnd Company.
Before Judge Pratt.
Nary L. Wood u.s. The North ana East Rtrer Raf,.
ROAD Company (Ben Ltae).-The plaintiff brought
suit to recover $4,000 damages for injuries received
by being thrown from the platform OF one OF the
companys cars. 1t appeared tnat her request The
conductor stopped the car but she was In the act
OF stepping of, the started again. aud sne fell to
the street and received severe injuries The Jury
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SUPERIOR toulT-IaAL rERM-plsr |.
A Wife Runs Away with Her Husbands
RIaney.
Before Judge Freedman and Jury.

Before Judge Freedman and Jury.
Isaac Darsan cs. The Dry Doc6 Saotngs Banc.-
During the year 1858 the plantiff deposited In the
defendants bank aoout $500. He then fell SICK
and wne lying on his SICK bed his wl1e drew tue
money IRON tue ban& and evanted from nis Ded and
BOARD. 1ne defendants Produced general oraer
signed by the piantr at the time ne deposited tue
money, by when 1t appeared that his wIle was au.
tnOfized to draw the money TO painttn's credlt.
me iran wIe was put on the stand and sista ned
accordingly
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Attempt to Detain English Bark at Trini.
Gaa-The English Consul Ihren,ens to Pitch
liz and She is released.

TRINIDAD DE CUBA, April 13, 1870.
The English bark Charlie Wood, Tonse, MASTER
which sailed from this port to-day, bound Tor New
York, was detained here one day by the Custom
House authorizes who claimed that she mad ille-
gally taken board and vas subject to fine
VI 500 IOr the offence. such thing preventing
provisions from gong on Doald vessel has never
before been attempted Oy Collector ot Customs;
but the Spani- h official at this place probably
Thought he could make some money Tor his govern
ment Dy MS action tie was however brought to
his senses by the English consul here, who Ounty
tod him mat unfortunately the depth Of water pre-.
vented the entrance OF q British war vessel 10 the
port, but II there was he would have Cuslda and
Trinidad both blown up II the Charlie Wood was
not given up and her PROVISIONS restored. Warned
by THIS energetic denonstration the authorities con-
Guided 10 surrender the vessel.
The New York herald., 1870-04-21
Tho Reuub,ican Primaries.

The campaign for the spring election which will
be held IN May next under the provisions
Of the new constitution and the new charter, was
opened last night by the republicans who held their
primaries and elected delegates to the stare C0nven
ton TO nominate Judges OF the Court OF Appeals.
to q county convention TO nominate Judges of the
Court OF Common Pleas and TO the city conventions
to nominate aldermen anu assistant aldermen. In
several Of the districts delegates elected by two
opposing organizations. ootn claiming to be re-
yul
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ARRIVALS.

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS.
steamship Columbia, Van sice Havana April l6 with mdss
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&iODing Notes.

Since last report there have arrived at this port
and San Bias nine fruit ng schooners laden with bana
and cOcoanuts. They follows:-
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
A NOTARY PUBLIC ALWAYS IN; ALSO COMMIS-
soner OF Deeds for every state, and Passport Agent
Law documents properly prepared in Spanish.
FkEDERICk J. KING, Counsellor. at Law,
1853 Broadway.
(IORNS CURED FOR SO CENTS EACH.-BUNIoNs,
~ Inverted Nails all Diseases of the Feet with
Ont pain by Dr. RICE, sJS Broadway, evenings at 1876
VN WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
MOSQUITO
THE JAPANESE CORN FILE Is RECOMMENDED BY
who price s5 cents. Sold at all drug and shoe
stores. Olice 81 Pine sire cssN.Y
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OCEAN STEAMERS.
DATE OF DEPARTURES FROM NEW YORK FOE THE
MONTH OF APRIL.
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SHIpPIN M e w S.

Almanac for New York This Day.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

GIANT TREEs IN AUsTRALIA.-Nea
the sources of Latrobe River, and in the
valley of the Upper Ysrra, Australia,
species of gum trees is founi Of aston
ishing altitude. The bolls shoot straight
up as the mast OF a ship to the hight Of
from 400 to 500 feet. \ PROSTATE tree
90 the Black Spur measured $50. One
broken off a; distance of 200 feet from
the root was three feet in diameter at
the point Of severance. The stems,
short distance above the ground are
beautifully smooth, of an ashy color,
and are excellent for single making
purposes. The vegetables fairly rival
the noted redwoods of California.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

THK FIRE in the snow sheds on the
mountains, night before last, destroyed
about one mile of shedding on the west
side OF the summit, and kept the pass
enger trains waiting until morning wi hen
travellers and baggage were transferred
across the burnt district, and the trains
returned each way
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

Nsw FCRSITUKE SToRE-In another
column will be found the advertise m n
Of Mr.. II. NJ. Jacobs, furniture dealer.
This gentleman has jus, arrived from
San Francisco with one of the fines;
stocks of furniture in the West. He
has opened out in the Stone Building
next to Smiths Stable, north of the
Capital Square, where he will be
pleased to wal. on all.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

WOMAN SURFACES. We have re-
eeived e complimentary ticket to the
proposed lecture by Mrs. Gordon, which
viii take place at New Theatre Hall on
Tuesday evening next. Thanks.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

TBs value of Town Property, as
shown by the assessment now being
made by Mr.. Chedic, varies considera.
bly, from the estimates made last year
not so much IN the average as the
change according to locality ; there be
ing decided Increase in price and de-
maod at the northern. and nearly cor
responding decrease in, the southern
portion of town.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

TaosE LIVING CURIosIrIEs, the Clan
Girl, the Circassian Beatty, and the Lii.
lipu.ian Hero, will be on exhibition to-
morrow afternoon at the New Theater
Hall, between 2 and 5 o'clock and in
the evening between y and 10.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

Tho Illinois State Journal indulges-in
joke at the expense Of Napoleon III.
Here it is:
If Louis Napoleon "sets up" bis
" bourgeois 10 solid columns on the
Rhine. the probability is that they will
be " double loaded" By the Prussiaas
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

Doors, Sash, and the like, are now
being manufactured By A, II. Davis l.
Sou, their mill on Carson street, with
facility that must give them the Gus
tom Of dealers in those articles in this
section. The best of machinery, good
lumber and excellent workmen will stop
the importation from the East or else
where of the articles mentioned in the
heading of this item, and desirably in-
crease and encouraged home industry
and manufactures.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07
Arrivals At tho ss. Charles Hotel

James Nichols, Mountains
Or TIE DRowNlNG of the man named
Corbitt, 10 the Carson river at Empire,
on Thursday last, we learn some further
particulars. Deceased left party OF
bis fellow workmen to go a short dist
ance. A direct route to his destination
required be should cross the water at a.
depth over his head. Beiog good
swimmer, neither he nor his companions
felt aoy fear of the result. Still he was
cautioned in a joking way and replied
in. the same spirit. II is thought be at
tempted crossing the water with heavy
pole or log pick in his hands, and in en-
deavoping to land found the bank steep
and slippery, which caused bin to
strange. The body was found the next
day and buried Yesterday, q brother
arriving to take charge of the remains.
Following is the verdict Of the Coro'
ner's Jury:
State of Nevada, County of Ormsby.
In the matter of the inquisltion upon tue
body Of Joseph Corbitt deceased, We the
undersigned, the jurors summoned to ap
pear before Il II. Bence, the Coroner in
and for the county Of Otmsby, on the
9Th day of August, 1870, to enquire
ntothe cause of the death Of said Joseph
Corbltt, deceased, having been sworn
according to law, and having made such
inquisition after inspecting the body and
bearing the testimony adduced, upon
our oaths each and all do say, we find
decpased's name was Joseph Corb'tt,
native of Dorchester, Canada West.
aged rs ysa-s, thsthe came to his death
on the 4rh day of August, A. D. 1870,
in the county of Ormsby, by accidental
drowning while attempting to swim the
Carson river. All of which we duly
certify by this inquisition in writing by
US signed this 5sh day Of August, A. ID.
1870. Signed James Skebain, s. S.
Flanders, Preston Ireland, F. H. Chase,
II. Craige, Phillip Skehain.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

TIE Sierra Seminary will commence
a session Tomorrow. A full attendance
of the pupils is very desirable on the
frst day Of the term.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

L. D. S-There will be services held
at Mr.. Ferrer School House to day, b.
the Latter Day Saints, ut IL 8. m. and
u D. m. Rev. Thomas Willard, P. E
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

SeRvIcEs in the Catholic Church at
IL q. N. to day.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

No SERVICE in the Episcopal Church
to- day. So We are informed by dis
patch from the Pastor now At Lake
Tahoe.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

colored School House to-day at lo3
a. N. and 2! p. m. Preaching by Rev.
P Green.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

AN Ar,esian Well was obtained last
summer at the farm house of s. A i.
Nevers, just west Of town, which has
since discharged liberal supply of
water in q constant unfailing stream.
The water rises several feet above the
ground, and was obtained al depth of
less than twenty feet. Other experiments
made elsewhere 10 this valley, though
less successful, give promise of benef.
cisl results from this method of obtain
ing water for the purpose of irrigation.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

TRUcKsE, August "a fire occurred
this evening Eve miles west of here. Il
originated in pile of slab wood near
Starford's mill, from which the mill
caught and was entirely destroyed, to-
cether with about a mile and half of
snow sheds, running the rails and max
ing it impossible for trains to pass for
several days. Passengers and express
are transferred At the break. The wires
of the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
Company, running through the sheds,
were destroyed. The loss 10 bsAvy.-
r Tel. to Gold Hill Ntrs.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

No MAIL arrived here yesterday until
evening. And the Virginia Enterprise
failed to come BY the morning train.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

Go TO MuScKroN's Drug Store and try his cool
Fountain Soda. Je9tf
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

STATE WARRANTS WANTED. The highest price
paid for State Warrants, by the undersigned, at
Wells Fargo 4 Co.'S Office. II. z. RICE
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07
BORN

In Carson City, August 5. 1870, to Mrs. Smith
a daughter.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-08-07

Go TO THE PALACE SALOON for your iced drinks,
or anything else usually kept at frst-class
saloon. jy6-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-14
FOREIGN News.

The dispatches of yesterday confirm the re-
port that Prince Leopold has been withdrawn
a.: candidate for the Spanish throne by his
father, Prince Charles, Of Iiohenzollern. The
French Ministerial organ Processes that the
Government is satisfied with this action, and
asanmca that peace is assured. The situation,
however, still remains dangerous, and the Ger
man Journals report that the preparations for
war are still continued in France, and assert
that the Emperor means to force a conflict.
At Madrid wariko preparations have been
commenced and the first corps of reserves call
cd out. The Vienna journals sympathiZe with
France and dcnouncu Prussia, at the same
time calling On England to prevent hostlitios.
Belgium is also preparing for hoatlllties. The
Paris prints Of last evening report" that the
Ministry has resigned. An exciting scene took
place in the Corps LcgisIatif yesterday, the
Government refusing to answer an interpella-
ton on the war subject. There was better
tone in the markets, and some of the Paris
dispatches say that ncaca is secured.
\ dispatch from Rome dated July Is, says ::
"In the Ecumcnica Council to-day the dogma
Of intalllbility was adopted by vote Of $50 to
IS.
Another disastrous fire occurred at Constan-
tnopIc on Monday last. The flames ragged
nine hours, in which time over 1880 houses;
mainly Of the poorer class, we're destroyed.
The ceremony OF opening the Thames en-
bankmcnt took place yesterday. A procession
was formed, which was headed by the Metro
politan Board OF Works, and included the
Prince of Wales and Princess Louise in the
royal coach, the dignitaries Of the Court in full
costume, guards, the municipal bodies, civic
societies, aud many bands of music. The
Queen. on account OF sickness, was unable to
BIZ present.
Late rains have benefited the crops in Fog
land.
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III II K w 4 K D.
FAMILY FAVORlTE.

We would Call the attention Of our friend. IN
Alexandria and vicinity to the fact that We
hava opened al 922 Pa. ave-, bot 9th and lntl
streets, Washington, an establishment for the
exclusive sale of the above popular and Justly
celebrated SEWING MACHINES.
The WEED is pronounced by every one
The most simple,
The most durable.
The most economical,
The most rapid,
The most beautifully constructed and lighte.l
running machine in use.
The WEED uses perfectly straight needle
makes the elastic lock stitch exactly alike or
both sides requires no screw driver, wrench.
or tool Of any kind in setting the needle; la:
no springs about shuttle, tension, thread con
troller or feed uses upper and under thread
the same size. and will SOW with equal ease AMI
facility upon everything from the finest lace -
the coarsest msterials--even upon leather snI
boards OF more than quarter Of an inch II
thickness.
The WEED was awarded the Highest Prize
and Diploma at the Paris Exposition, in lS6I,
over eighty.two competitors; also tho highest
friZe and Diploma at tho American Institute,
New York, October, 1869, over all com petitio;
and, later, at the Maryland Institute Fair, B.!-
tlmorer November, 1863. aiter contest Of over
four weeks with some Of the moat celebrated
machines IN the country, the Weed was again
crowned will! the highest honors and awsrdet
the Gold Medal.
The Weed is sold ut the lowest cash price Oh
the most accommodating terms. Persons IN
search Of the best machine should not fail t.
examine the Weed before pure chasing any other.
GORSUCH & DEVAuGHAN,
ie 3O-2w 922 Pa. av., Washington, D. &
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NEWS OF TIE DA 7.
"9e shoo the Gerry age and body Of the .lsnae'.

Private advioes from Bogota dated June Is,
one day later than those brought by regular
mail, state that the Darien Canal treaty passed
the House and would be returned 10 the Senate
for concurrence. 1t was generally believed
that in its present amended condition 1t would
be unacceptable to tho u. 8. Government.
A bishop of the National Church OF Russia
has been commissioned to establish an cpisco
pal seat 10 San Francisco, and is expected 10
a few days. His official title will be John,
most Holy Bishop of America and the Aleu-
tian Islands.
Some Of the Chinese OF California have
made their hrst appearance in a new branch
OF business. Two were arrested in San Fran
cisco yesterday for couuterfeiting bank notes,
the work being done so yell that it could
scarcely be told from the original.
An attempt was yesterday made to unload
at New York cargo of coffee from the Eog-
lish steamer Saladin, in violation of the quaran
tine laws The officers of the steamer were
arrested, and gave bail to appear on the
charges.
William Weaver, colored man Of Balti.
more, who was short time since elected
from one of the City Passenger Railway cars,
has instituted suit in the q. S. Court against
tho Company for damages.
Captain Il. II. Patterson, of the Navy, take:
command of the Washington Navy lard until 6
successor to Admiral Dahlgren is appointed
1t is thought Rear Admiral Smith will be
selected to ill tho vacancy.
Ricl tho leader of the Red River insurgents,
there is no prospect that any resi- stance will be
made to the Canadian oypeditiOn
The Solicitor General an officer created BY
is to be selected from the West, and the ap-
pontment is expected to be made this week.
A despatch from Washington announces
that Mr.. D. S. Norton, U. S. Senator from
Minnesota, was failing, and could scarcely
i've
Phiadelphia had another fremen' riot on
Tuesday evening between the adherents OF
rival companies of their volunteer fire depart
ment.
Ez Senator Frelinghuysen, Of New Jersey,
is now mentioned as the probable successor Of
Minister Motley in England
Hugh L.. Bond was yesterday confirmed by
the u. 5. Senate as Circuit Judge OF the
Fourth Circuit 10 which il Virginia.
NJ. Anatolc Provost Paradol, the newly ap-
pointed French Minister to tho u. S. arrived
at New ! rk yesterday.
Yesterday the steamer Baltimore lett for
Rrcmcn with ono hundred and tventv.two
passengers and valuable cargo.
A large number Of nominations Were yes
terday sent to tho Senate by the President.
Secretary Boutwell, has accepted bids for
$1,000, 0oD gold at $ll2,2o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-14

BRIEF PARAGRAPHS The President has
decided in favor of allowing the recent leglsia-
tive appropriation for Arctic exploration pur-
poses to Captain Hail.
The Senate has confirmed General Potts.
of Ohio, to be Governor Of Montana, vice
lmpeacher Ashley removed. There was a
long and exciting discussion over tho conhr-
nation.
Most of the vessels of the navy are being
now supplied with new crews, from command
ing officers down to the lower grades.
The President yesterday signed the new
naturalization law.
The first application under the new currency
act from tho Pacific coast for national bank
with capital OF one million dollars on gold
basis was made yesterday to the Treasury.
The State of Nevada is suffering from an
invasion OF criokets. Myriads Of them, 1t is
said, have entered the eastern portion OF the
State, carrying dismay and destruction before
them.
The Manufacture OF Cotton 10 the South
seems to yield handsome profits. The annual
reports of cotton mills 10 Georgia, recently sub
mitted to the stockholders, show favorable
| results
The question whether Ice can be msnufac'
tured at such cost as to pay is now being aglta
ted in New York. in view OF the prices at
| which the stock is held in that city.
The hog cholera is very extensive IN 1t:
fatal effects in the southern part OF Illinois.
One farmer has lost sixty porkers recently
from the disease.
North Carolina is said to have, at this time
the worst Government, as administered. OF any
of the states. But West Virginia, and Souti
Carolina come close up.
Hair Dyes arc denounced in the French pa
pers, as ''runators.
The fashionable hotels in New York ar
coming down from S. to 81 per day. Wonder
full condesensions But this is only step II
the progress.
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sssillI EIsCi.Ak..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July l5.-Flour IL
unchanged Wheat is firm. with light receipts
most of tho offerings being Of inferior quality
samples of GIG bushels rec wore otiered-the
majority being new-and sold II. us, l2j.. l3'.
l3G and no. Corn is very dull; offerings Of
GGl bushels mixed and ycllow-a large proper
ton being damaged with sales Of tho former
At los, 10 and IL, and of the latter At lOI-
damaged lots sold at 100. Oats are steady; Of
farinps Of N5G bushels. with sales at IS and u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Richmond correspondent OF the Balti
more Sun says, speaking of the closing hour!
OF the Virginia Legislature "A resolution
offered some days ago in the House Of Dele
gates was called up yesterday creating mingled
wrath and amusement among members. II
was 10 provide a committee to sit during the
recess to investigate charges of fraud and cor
rnption affecting delegates, but chiefly in the
the matter Of the Richmond and Potomac
Railroad as serious allegations had been made
against the legislation as to that road, before
Judge Underwood, in Alexandria, in sui,
pending n his court brought by John B.
Stewart. OF Washington, against Wilson and
others. destinations were banded freely
against both Southside, Baltimore and Penn.
sylvania Influence, but, after much wrangling,
and in the midst Of much confusion. the reso-
luton was tabled.
The Fredericksburg and Gordonsvile Rail
road, its friends say, will be completed to the
latter point before January |, 1871. This
road will no doubt add greatly to the prosperity
of Orange, Spottsylvania aud the old city
of Fredericksburg.
The boiler of the Bark Mill of the Lynch
burg manufacturing company, exploded on
Tuesday last. and severely injured five per-
sons, two OF whom it is feared may not recover.
Numbers Of coiored. persons arc now finding
employment on the line OF the &. t. D. r. r.
The RIOT IN New YoRK.-Tbo telepraph
announced yesterday the occurrence on Tues-
day OF sanctuary riot at Elm Park, On the
suburbs OF New York, between a largo BODY Of
Irish Iaborers, known as Ribboamen, estimated
at about three hundred, and the members of
the various Orange dodgers in New York. Some
forty or fifty persons were known to have been
wounded, but different accounts put the mum.
Der all the way up to one hundred. Eight
were killed outright and some others we're re-
ported u,ortally wounded. A despatch dated
yesterday evening says: 1T is said at least
two hundred persons were badly injured five
now 10 bellevue Hospital will certainly die. 1t
is said the police were at fault, knowing the
riot was in contemplation. 1t was most
bloody affair.
Two of the Fonian leaders 10 the late Fenlan
expedition against Canada have been tried in
the u. s. Court in Western New York, and
found guilty but rec commented to mercy.