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VALIDITY OF A MARRIAGE.
An Erie Railway Engineer Attempts 10 IBIS.
card "a Woman With Whom, He Lived six
Yearn.

card "a Woman with Whom He Lived slx
Years.
[From the Port Jervis On. ~ Gazette.]
Alexander Gordon, proprietor Of the Minisink
House, brought an action against Joseph ). York,
an engineer on the Erie Railway, to recover for
the board Of woman and child, claimed on tho
part of the prosecution to be the wife and child OF
the defendant. Itappears that York became &C
Quainted, about six years ago, In Jersey City,
with Catherine O'Neill "a young woman residing in
that place. He paid his addresses TO her for some
time and finally promised to marry her. This pro-
mise, York claims, was never legally fulfilled, but
they lived together as man and wife in New York
until the middle of last January A child WAS
born to them in the meantime, and, at the time
stated, the defendant brought the woman and
their child to Port Jeryis, taking them to the
house of his father. They lived there until the
following April, when, on the Sd of that month,
York, evidently tired of the responsibility i'm
posed upon him by the support of the woman and
child, turned them into the street. Some of the
engineers OF the road becoming acquainted with
the fact Of her dcsertion, they beriended her. and
at their instance the unfortunate woman stopped
at the Minisink House and they tried to induce
York to provide for her wants He refused TO do
anything for her and her child, and il was to re.
cover the amount due to the proprietor of the
hotel for their board that the suit was brought.
Mr.. Gordon claimed that this woman was in fact
the wife OF York, from the circumstances con-
nected with their intercourse with each other and
from the fact that he had up TO the time he turned
her adrift acknowledged 10 the world that she
was his wife by introducing her as such wherever
they went. The prosecutor also claimed that
having thus publicly acknowledged the marital re-
lation, York is now bound to support and maintain
the woman, and Is liable for the amount of her in
debtedness to the hotel. Evidence of the most
conflicting nature has been taken In the case. The
defence labored to prove that Catharine O'Neill
was a woman of loose habits, but it could not be
proven that shs had not borne an irreproachable
character up TO the time York became acquainted
with her. Justice Ducher decided the case in favor
Of the plaintiff gordon, awarding him the amount
sued for with costs. The Justice claimed that al
formed, the living and cohabiting together Of tho
parties, and the acknowledgment on the part Of
the defendant Of Miss O'Nel as his wife, preceded
by repeated promises of marriage In the presence
of respectable witnesses, made him responsible
for all ci ,ims against her,
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THE GRAND PARK RIOT.

Hugh Reilly and John Burns, alleged ringleaders
In the riot occurring at Grand Park, Westchester
county, were arrested at that place yesterday, on
warrants issued by Justice Lyon, OF Mamaroneck,
and subsequently Committed TO the county jail to
await the action OF the Grand Jury. 1t Is alleged
that the accused parties entered the cellar Of their
employer, Andrew Wilson, Jr on last Friday even
ing, expecting to fegaie themselves with
an unlimited quantity OF wines and liquors.
Failing TO discover these, they commenced an
IN their reach, and after leaving the cellar wantonly
destroyed number OF gasoline lamps on some OF
to the quarters occupied BY the Italians and warned
some Of the latter TO cease work and quit the
grounds, at the same time threatening them with
bodily Injury II they failed TO comply The county
authorities appear determined TO thoroughly inyes-
tlgate the cause OF the RIOT with the view TO dealing
vigorously with the lnsiQatOrs thereof. To this end
number OF warrants have been issued for the
arrest OF those who took active part In the dis
graceful afIray.
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.

Letter from General Of Zounvcs ON the
Battle Of Wocrth-Frishtful Losses of His
Command Forty.seven Out OF Sixty. five
Officers Missing-Heavy Loss Inflicted on
tue Enemy-Thirty five Thousand French
Against Ono Hundred Thousand Germans.
LONDON, August 49, 1870.
The following letter, written by General Bocher
commanding the French Zouaves In one division of
Marshal MacMahon's corps, tells the story of the
almost annihIation Of his fine body Of soldiers OF the
battle Of Woerth, The letter, 1t will be perceived
was written almost Immediately after the battle and
before the Crown Prince OF Prussia had resumed the
pursuit Of the defeated army
SAvERNE, August 8, 1870
MY DEAR --Let US thank God that am
preserved through the most terrible OF dangers 1t Is
q soldiers fate to encounter. BY miracle I am
still alive without scratch and In perfect health
though heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief.
But my poor onlcers, my poor s0ldiers dare not
tell how many have lost; 1t would grleve you too
much. At later date you shall know the names OF
those you knew and loved, whom you shall never
see again.
The gallant fellows fought like heroes-llke lions
Out OF sixty.hve officers In my command forty seven
are missing. Seven. this morning full OF life and
ardor were all killed-two this afternoon. NY un
fortunate Lieutenant Colonel, Deshorties, was
wounded In the side by q bullet which penetrated
his abdomen. He was just able to squeeze my hand
as I retired. He was carried of and has probably
died by this in Prussian ambulance. Two CHEFS de
battalion were shot dead a third Is either dead or
prisoner.
ST. suveux was wounded badly; there is very
little hope Of his recovery. had him taken to the
rear In an ambulance. The bullet went through his
chest. He behaved spIendidly.
PIerron was snot stone dead. have five captains
here out OF thrty--the rest are in heaven. All my
adjutants and most OF my sergeants met the same
fate as PerrOn. Five Of the latter are left. Two,
who were with the baggage, were either sabred or
taken prisoners.
Ny horses were also captured. Ny poor black
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PRUSSiAN REPORTS.

KinS william Announces q sDespernte Con.
nict'-The Battlefield Near Metz-The
French Driven In-Despatchcs Of the Gen.
erals-Marshal BHznine's Rear Guard
Assaiicd-C npture Of n Fortress and War
Material.
BERLIN, August 10-Evening.
The following despatch Is from King william to
the Queen
Henry, August 15-7:30 r. M.
have Just returned from the battlefield near Metz.
The advance Of the Seventh corps attacked the en-.
envy, who instantly reinforced from the fortress
The Thirteenth division and part Of the Fourteenth
sustained the advance. The conflict was desperate
involving the entire line. The enemy was repulsed
at all points and pursued to the glacis of the de.
tached works near the fortress, which enabled the
enemy to give shelter to their wounded. Our
wounded were Instantly cared for.
BY daybreak the troops returned to their first
bivouacs. AL fought with incredible and admirable
energy. have gone among them and congratu-
lated them with all my soul. have spoken to Gen.
erals stenmetz, Bastrow, Manteurel and Goeben.
DISPATCHES OF THE GENERALS.
The following of,cial despatch, dated on the 10th,
at about four O'Clock In the afternoon, Is just made
public
Our advance finding themselves before Metz and
believing the enemy, who were encamped under the
walls about to retreat, General Galtz's brigade was
ordered to attack the rear guard of Marshal b.
zalne's corps. violent combat ensued, The Sec
0nd brigade then advanced under Ostensacken and
Immediately the divisions Of Generals Karnecke ana
Wrangel participated, driving the enemy at all
points. Meanwhile the French General Ladmirault
endeavored to nank the First CORPS but was attacked
by the reserves which advanced with drums beat
ing under General Manteunel.
The enemy was splendidly repused and driven
into the fortress. Many were captured. Our troops
advanced 70 Bellecrox and Borncy, within range of
the forts.
This morning the King made reconnaissance on
the field Of battle visiting the advance posts to en-
sure transportation Of the wounded, French and
Prusstans alike to point above Kouke on the
right Of the Mosele From this point the enemy was
invisible In the clouds Of dust We INFER, therefore
that the main body has departed.
ANOTHER SUCCESS.
The following official news has also been made
public to-day
BERLIN, August 1880 p. NJ
The little fortress OF Marsal capituafed yesterday
after short bombardment, to the Second Bavarian
army corps. great quantity Of provisions and
six guns were captured.
The Federal Council has voted to reimburse to
each native Of Germany expelled from France the
cost Of his passage home.
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ENGLISH REPORTS.
SPECIAL TELeeRAms TO the HERALD.

"Great Rattle Going On''-Consternation
in Paris.
LONDON, August 10-Evening
More reliable reports from the Continent state that
the evacuation Of Metz by the French stayed BY
the advanced guard Of the army Of the Crown Prince
OF Prussia.
Intelligence to hand from verdun states that
great battle Is gong On between the contending
armies
The silence which prevails In France appears to
confirm ths reports which are circulating Reye % g
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The Fourth Ward erman..

regular meeting OF the Fourth Ward German
Patriotic Aid Association was held last evening at
No. 449 Pearl street, Mr.. william Wagner presiding.
The collectors who had been appointed at prevI.
Gus meeting made the following returns: William
Wagner, $265; Henry DaDecher. $40; Frederick
WINNER. 500, and Joseph Klein. 500, making total
Of 1925, all OF which was collected within two days
Some discussion took place regarding the nnal dis
should be placed IN the HANDS OF the treasurer,
Charles Hansen, with instructions TO hand 10 over
the Central Committee. The collectors have met
with great success SD far IN this ward and they ex
pect to raise large amounts.
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GERMAN PATRIOTIC AID spelElY.
The First Ward Germans.

The FIRST Wurd OermanS.
The Germans OF the First ward held meeting
last evening at 1870 Greenwich street to elect officers
and effect an organization for the purpose OF ex-
tending aid TO the soldiers and : their families The
meeting was well attended, and the following
officers were elected :-Herman Schmidt President f;
Charles Helndorf Secretary; Charles Schultz.
Treasurer. 1t was resolved to appoint an executive
committee of eight to collect subscriptions, and the
following gentlemen were named-ChIistian Schultz,
John f. Bnklng, Jacob Werner J. Wahrenberger, II.
Bick Jr, e, Haase, H. Schmidt and q. Heind0rf. Tho
sum Of $i6S was collected during the evening, and
It resolved TO hand It, with all future collections,
directly to the German Consul.
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STABBED IN A STREET FIGHT.

At nine O'Clock last evening, during street fight
IN Seventh avenue, near Forty second street. be-
tween Thomas Nolan and John Fogerts, whose resi-
dences the police fail 20 record the foiiner was
slightly stabbed IN the neshy part OF .e DpgN w.th
pcnkniie IN the hand OF the latter WAC Was ar
rested. inc wouni Was dressed by Saisc0n Arni>
srvDg aud Tie man sroeeeded nome.
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ST. LOUIS, AUgnst TO, IS!O.
The Germans OF this city are preparing for q
monster demonstration, in celebration OF the VIC
tories OF the Prussian army. The programme viii
include a grand procession through the street, and
a festival at the Fair Grounds at some other
venlent place. All the German singing societies,
bands OF music and other German organizations are
expected to participate All the money received for
festival tickets, &C., VIII be applied TO the sanitary
fund.
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The Ninth Ward Germous.

Amceting of the Ninth Ward Patriotic Aid Associ.
alton was held last evening at No. so greenwich
avenue. The attendance was very large and the
utmost enthusiasm prevailed. large amount OF
money which had been collected during the week
paid over TO the treasurer, AMI after transact
Ing some routine business the meeting adjourned.
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AUS RIA.
No Tender OF MediatioB.

No Tender OF Mediation.
VIENNA August 10, 1870.
Baron Won Beust has publicly denied any attempt
on his part 10 mediate the questions Issue be-
tween France and Prussia
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SWITZERLAND.
national Confidence.

National Condolences.
BERNIE August 10, 1870.
The Swiss corps or observation mas been dis
banded.
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THE WAR.

THE WPK.
A Desperate Battle Fought
Fear Metz.
Fre1ch and Prussian Reports
Of the Engagement.
The French Claim a Victory, with
Heavy Losses to the Germans.
King William Announces Another
desperate Conflict"
General Palikao's Statement to
the French Parliament.
tfs -~~~>>>>>~---->>-~-->~~
Etrasbourg and Bitche Still
Held by the French.
~~~~->~->~~~~,>c~r>~->--
How AlacMahon's Zouaves were "Demoral-
lied" by the Prussians.
-.~~~~~~~-~~~~>>~~-~-
Special Report Of the Slaughter Of
the Z0uave Corps.
Napoleon's Condition of Mind---T
am Cut OFF"
Paris i'm q State Of Com
SternatiOn.
ENGLISH STATEMENTS OF TIE SITUATION.
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sances had found no iDkling Of German corps
in the neighborhood, but nevertheless when one
half the army had crossed the river 1t was attacked
by great force.
We have the Emperors word that AFTER four hours,
fighting the enemy was repulsed with great loss,
but It Is not asserted that the half of
the army which wanted to get across
succeeded. Taking the view most favora-
BILE to the French, it Is obvious that
movement thought to be Of capital Importance must
have been to considerable extent thwarted and I'M
peded by an attack Tor which 1t was not prepared
The Emperor tells the Empress Of the great losses
OF the enemy, but says nothing Of his own, which,
however, alter four hours struggle with the SOL
diers of wissembourg, Forbaca ana Froschweiler,
are not likely to have been small. What Is
the exact meaning OF the repulse In the respective
positions Of the two armies If the Germans had
attacked MeIz from their own side of the Mosele
and been driven back the repuse would have been
Ineligible enough but on the showing Of the
Emperors despatch they Unexpectedly got round in
great force to that side OF the river by which
Marshal Bazane meant TO retire, and checked
his retreat. The further they were repulsed In
that direction the further they were pushed upon
verdun and the more likely they were, II reinforce
ments should come from Thionville, to prevent
Marshal Bazane from joining the Emperor and from
going on to Chalons TO protect him and the Prince
Imperial. Some French papers call this the combat
Of Longeville; but they have no other ground for
this denomination than that the Emperor's despatch
is dated from Longevtlle.
The Emperor does not say he was at the fight, and
probably he was not. The oflical despatch from the
Project OF the Mosee states that the Emperor LETT
Metz at two yesterday afternoon for verdun. ThAs
despatch Is dated Metz, ten minutes past eight,
evening. The Emperors telegram from Tongue
ylle is dated only two hours latsr.
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Prussians have been steadily advancing. and are
now within six hours OF ParIs-say twelve hours at
the outside.
The preparations for the defence OF Paris are pro
entrance OF BoIs de Bolougne, at the end OF The
Avenue dc rImperatrice, is removed. Blocks OF
trees have been cut down. The wall Of cir
two ,donnsa Pe1 ares ana pierced
across 1t. Earthworks are also being thrown up in
front OF what were the gates. and VIII now be only
House ofiicers The big guns are being mounied
ugly little unsuspcious corners. Many Of the par.
rers are entirely closed ana the people throng the
rainparts hOl1day-maklng ana commenting upon the
novelty of the thing. For ali their preparations
victory, which is looked upon as quite ceitanS the
nentrals Will Interfere and make peace and that
Paris WON'T be bombarded.
TIE BATTLE OF wOERTH.
A special correspondent on Thursday nom the
headquarters Of the Crown Prince sends all account
OF the battle at woerth, thus
The swift and skilful movement against we,ssem.
burg, resulting IN the complete success Of arms
was but. q foretaste OF the storm winch
On e econS d SFs ser AsSs
the battle OF Woerth, and the Crown Prince
gained great victory over the ablest general In the
heavy losses. .s,. on their opponentsj but the
IuCt VI tuls HdTu H8Hln3 ana OF tniS
heavy loss shows how serious a defeat was
sustained by MacMahon traversed tn little field
while the dead still lay unbured on the trampled
grouad, and could form good idea OF how the
night had goue by the CHASTITY evidence which
remained Woerth is at the bottom of q fer Tie val.
ley between two ridges Of cultivated ground
There IS quantity OF wooded land In the
neighborhood ana especially behind the French
position, or on the western side Of the
valley, there Is strip Of forest which
forms cover for retreating troops The little river
Bruden, not big enough In summer time to noa,
skifr lows through the village, and o high road
comes winding. down towards the village on The
eastern SIDE OF the valley nanked by trees
Here was the Prussian position, stretching
far TO the right and LETT Along the roal
were heaps OF spiked helmets to be seen, and
cartloadc Of needeguns collected under the
trees at distance. The French musketIy
he'd told more heavily tan the Prussian
and heard that the French artillery had been well
served. But, though the burying parties were busy
with the German dead on the eastern side Of the
Woerth there was more than an exchange OF the
slaughierous work on tho western side.
Here the Prussians and Bavar1ans had pushed for
ward In strong force, and their fire had told fear
fully up9n inc French, The high splrit aud rigid
, 1870-12-25
1HE OPEN BOARD OF TRADE DISSOLVED.

Al uoon yesterday, The Board Of Trade was call.
cd to order by the President. s. Il. McCrea, Tor
the purpose Of taking sction upou the following
pr amhlc and resolutio1, offered by J. ". Tres
ton:
NnfnEAs- The organization known ~ the "Orsn
hesrd b. ador:sd tLe f.o.vtns resolution. viz.
E<safrtd, hist, the Hoard Of Trade As1uMtDs the
lcaH at thle rcctn h< ncw hall rsutlr completed Tar
the 01en Eoart1 and the cxrcudturra tn furnishing
thu Exme thss upcu Baasd. ~ separate organization
dors tiesofSeiN and
NHEaEAs. The directors af this hoard recommend
th.t ihe icatc and expenditures atert.asa te
mt0es Of VI. board be carried on under oEe oEssnl
Erse,trd, Thai tic members Of the Raard Of Trade
Igacst the floarh Of Drrtsb conpsy with ths sue
ron contained Ia the resolution OF tho open Board
npsrd Ahovt.
The resolution waa put to vote, rica eoe<, with.
OUT debate, and WIS adopted &,y large najorsty.
TIE Amount Of liabilities and expenditures
thus assumed BY the hoard Of Trade arc q
fellows: Kent for tho dist two yeArs, s. 90 pei
Year, and for the succeeding three ycars, te.ood
Ter 5e1r heating. as4 per 9esr; furniture $500,
neaidfs the Incidental c1pensea for lauttorA ser,
Ftcc1, Dc.
, 1870-12-25
ARTEslkN WELLS 0NOE MORE
The f.iueulu Park Well a Success-

r., m Ed.:er fzAt CAfeust 7Fiaunfs
sts.l the cnlpotae authorities OF Chicago be
ne.1nitteL TO waste two millions Of the peoples
E1oEey GU useless scheme, when wafer cAn be
bht1ln.d taE bUthinR7
Tnis Is QUESTION which put once u1ore 70 the
;-.1-I's5ers Of Chicago, and 10 which m answer,
!or 1 hundred seasons- dlc.atsd By economy and
;,Tadetcr, ts demanded. Tne probability OF sup
r,irs Chicago with an Abundant quantity Of pare
water bT Mc4na OF 1rte4tan wtIl&, has been
demonstrated oses a1d over again !oE The past
sSa s5e s rs9er witnoat W SUCCESS; CT jus. ST. - % soon
+, nse Inch lore n1a been sunk
70 tue proper depth 70 the 1ocE: stream Of water
ncs ,nyn1lap;F followed lie lxAt touch Of the drill
u Surdas morning las! At dep1h OF eleven
huus,,ed snd ftxts-tsc feet,, The Lincoln Park
WI. sa non 4nopssaa as gseas esfsasS9 M Snq
~, sIrr IL ,,urx, free from Ill animal, Vegetable
~ rrlptr.l Laints; Is said to be soft md In eVety
ra1ca1 ii y! ~ aoesoc Is ,o1 onss thon ae hns
arr,, ret This u The tt1tk well nov no1ta 70
Cool toan'y. CT which six arc Witnin ias taG c.eI
IE,,,a Of Chicago; and thcse wells afe olscae1K-
,I,c II nsSi ..sc nintona Of gallons Of wale' PEI
inle.s controlled ey some mos.ss OF ter intef-
e.u:4u ~as ttle method OF Obtaining ~atee los nc
yHt - Tot rtsGE1rsl TO W The touac1l aud me
lssas.t OF lue1c Works ~ man - sae e1ssctse @ y
least, IN attempt has not been made 10 utnlxc
pa.el derived irutn tnss source ,.--
y e4AoA9AAAN
lii, aaLua, iL1e:cst On which Is three huu1fcd
80. ntty .lola:s. quantity Of water equal :, two
hu,tt:tL and nts-ns. millions of Salloas per Seai
/. IAiAin.n. s.vtu hEncred thousand gallons Of
ps..r fos 4'etnRle dollar: Al the pumping work.
IL, tAnc Qaao,,ty OF water COSTS lea.t 5sH*;et'
,t,aee Il much. aLi II tae contemplated exptndi
1u:c Of sa.tsn.ue IS permitted 10 go OF, the COS
N::s b.. sccvsnios u tac calculation o o. sn Thl
won1F, The tsx.psFesB ol Chicago viii be CON
r.Hed TO nay &c 'or % ramGins d OUT Of Lake M.eh!
9c,t.ni acaA, ii i,s own tn1re. io1 only H. IA a
t,klr cpun:rt under the Sun The discovery OF lhes
12.cadtd taanssAns would beeome the suo}ees {
,rnc,al .etoic4cs, IN IN Chicago ,heJ prorc 70
ssHf sources o: annoyance md stumbling b!oci
n TIC Vay Of birds q rfsy that naaK aiosnd =
w Shs n.iS;.c pl1ndet: tuete arc the mag
sorcs wni.h fniIn tae .:epeo q SESAME y 70 & .ae g,
ar 20 ~alsn r. so.na az b tol 70 e@ II
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press md BY the ge.-1a k1S'S'~ '4s s'''As'
, 1870-12-25

several cnorts to sneak Away oh1eer Fazron
cude-rored 10 intercept hiun, hus did not succecd
made for the ltnor. Bur the fetea were Gown on
8if. Rsfd yesterday. lie had scarcely reached the
dc1E when 0mcef JefIsles. who happened to pass,
ciLtched hin sud held htm like grim death. The
cunrrJed him to the Huron tSist1on- On hts
re:ton we're discovered number OF memoranda a
o. br2otn, otn,manntactuttnE nrmA Among them
{. A. tfegg. No. sol Like street; i. d. Howard,
267 North Market, aud Charles Pornsnder, No. Isl
N11th We1ls. These n1rneh had all been erased,
the owner Of the memoranda having u1ed his
Little game there with success. Mf. Freeman
wsd called, upon aud Identified 1Ir. Bsrd
as travelling agent who had given him
III order, psyt for the broams received With lWo
checks, 0nc for $50 and the Other for $.2a. Mt.
Freeman had given him $40 fn currency. On Mr.
Da'd were also discovered f!s7 IN currency.
Search fer tile beoot1s developed the fact that
tht ; had been forwarded to the Rock Island u
cifc depot, where they were stored, ready foI
kl..ime1s. Mr. Bard was locked up.
HIS bride. Ia S.sie street, had 10 he Informed oi
tie taI State et sflalss, rendered worse hy bel
took upon llmsclf the pa'nful duty OF pFinEinG
home to her the account OF her hukbann:a incag'
c+rat'ou Aud The circumstances that brought Il
Ahrnt