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The New York herald., 1871-03-14
BROOXLYy MUN.C .PAL AFFsIas.

Another Veto from the Mayor-A Public
Market Observation-Disclosures Water
Rates.
The regular session OF the Brooklyn Common
Council was held yesterday, Alderman Bergen pre-.
siding. communication was received from Phil
Clare on behalf of the irish societies. inviting the
Mayor and members OF the Board OF Aldermen to
review the procession on ST. PatricK's Day, March
IT, The invitation was accepted.
The Mayor sent in a veto in the matter OF the
resolutions authorizing the laying of the Scrmshaw
pavement certain street sidewalks, passed at the
the previous meeting OF the Board.
PLACED ON FILE.
About forty miles OF sidewalks OF this pavement
have already been laid down In Brooklyn, on the
petition OF property owners during the past four
years. There was considerable time spent In the
discussion Of the report OF the Grading and Paving
Committee, IN iavor o. awarding the contract y
william Sweeny, who, although not the ..owest,n
was regarded as the most responsible bidder for
the work OF paving Lewis avenue. The difference
that amount should he sufficient to vitiae the
assessment, by those VINO voted In the negative.
the committee. William Connolly was voted
salary OF Sli25 for conveying prisoners TO the Peni
t9 employ an additional clerk at salary Of $1,000
per annum. Resolutions were adopted to lay the
scrimshaw pavement, at seventeen aud eighteen
cents per foot on sidewalks on Grand avenue,
Downing street, Greene and Graham avenues and
Monroe street, py vote OF 10 to /.
The Alderman or the Tenth ward offered the TO-
lowing preamble ana resolution, which were
Adopted
whereas the city of Brookyn has not sufficient or suitable
accommodations for q public market, and whereas the
United States large tract OF land lying
tween Flushing and the Kent Avenue BASIN and
Washington and the United States Naval Hospital
@ sap s n o Ia s %
the surrounding country and of its water communication
therefore be II
Resolved That the matter be referred TO the Inv Com
mtec confer with the United authorities with
report such negotiations 10 this Board
The Alderman Of the First ward moved that per-
mission be granted the Metropolitan Gas Light Com.
pany, Notwithstanding the objection OF the Mayor
10 lay pipes and mains all the public Streets ave-
nues and highways In Brooklyn. The motion was
adopted by vote OF 16 In the Affirmative TO in the
negative.
new and increased scale OF water rates for
BROOKLYN was adopted by the Board. -
The Board then adjourned for one week.
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COURT OF GENERAL SsssIlas.
Before Cunning S. Bedford. City Judge.

Before Cunning S. Bedford. City Judge
GRAND LARCENY.
Ida Ray pleaded guilty to an attempt at grand
larceny, she having on the 10th Of January stolen a
gold watch and cham. valued at 5000, from Lizzie
White. The property was recovered and returned
70 the owner, the prisoner having pawned 1t for
fifteen dollars. she was remanded till Priday Tor
sentence.
BURGLARY
John Golden, who on the Cd OF February burglarf-
ously entered the premises OF Jacob Laderer, 33s
East TbirtIcth stIeet, and stole a cloth overcoat,
worth eight dollars, pleaded guilty. and sent to
The State Prison for one year. mitigating circum-
stances having been called TO the attention OF his
Honor.
STEALING LIQUOR.
William Gruber was tried upon charge OF steal
ing barrel OF liquor on the 2lst OF February be-
longing to Patrick McN.lty, and valued at 500. The
prisoner proved good character and the jury being
unable TO agree, Mr.. Fellows consented TO his dis
charge.
LARCENY.
Margaret Lehan, VINO, on the I'd OF November
stole shawl and other clothing. worth thirty four
dollars, from Louis Hass, pleaded guilty to petit
larceny. Judge Bedford remarked that Oficer Field
informed him that the prisoner was an Old thief,
arrest he found nearly $1,000 worth Of stolen pro-
perty. She was sent TO the Island for SIX months.
The following Is the calendar for to.day:-The
People w. Thomas Higgins murder; Same VS..
Charles Taylor burglary; Same vs. Henry Williams,
burglary; Same william B0lte, 1elOnious assault
Same VS.. John Arson and George Ilnkham, grand
larceny; Same vs.. Jonn Price. grand larceny; Same
Us. John Mccarthy, larceny from the person; Same
vs. John Sweepy receiving stolen goods.
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BROOKLYN TAX COLLECTIONS.

The total amount received bT the Tax Collector OF
Brooklyn on account OF The tax levy thus far is
$40, which includes arrears, assessments and
redempifons. The receipts for the financial month
ending the 10th inst. amount to S490,6s7. The total
amount or the levy IS IS, $7,S9763S OF this
sum represents the city TAX and the remainder the
county tax. On unpaid bills the addition now
charged is three per cent and after the 10th OF each
month"; until the default reaches ten per cent per
cent is charged. After this figure has been reached
interest up0h the and default at the rate OF
per cent per annum will be charged till the property
thus indebted Is sold for non payment. Taxes are
at present represented rs coming In slowly, though
rush OF business is anticipated towards the close
of the financial month. when dcfaulters are apt to
sshasten 10 time,u to avoid the additional burden
which u in store for sta cnmers at the Collectors
ofllce
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couRT OF coMMaH plsAs-IsAL rEaM-sMr |.
The Foot Lie Insurance Case.
Before Judge Loew aud q Jury.

Tne fCOt Lille insurance CNscs
Before Judge Loew aud Jury
Rebeoca L. Foot rs. The 1Etnd LIE Insurance COM
pany Of Hartford, Conn.-This interesting case,
after tr1al Of three days. was brought to con-
clusion at late hour yesterday evening. Some Of
the particulars appeared IN the aERALD or Friday
last. Mrs. Rebecca l.. Foot, widow OF Major Foot,
OF the United States Army, sued the defendants to
recover $500 on policy OF insurance effected by
her deceased husband about TWO years previous TO
his death. The facts In connection with the plain
un's case have already appeared. The defence
mainly rested on alleged misrepresentation
by the insurer as 10 his state OF health
and the sobriety Of his habits. Tie
Insurance company sought to prove that at the
time ne insured his life he was afflicted with pull
monary disease, that 1t was hereditary IN his family
and that he was addicted to habits OF intemperance
His father however, eX-Judge Foot, his widow, the
plaintiff and one Of his brothers gave positive tes
monv as to the sober habits OF the Major and as TO
his being free from symptoms OF consumption up
the time when nc received wound in the right
shoulder one OF the battlefelds Of late war,
which caused him to have hemorrhage Of the
lungs, OF which he entirely recovered, weighing
attne time the policy was taken out l75 pounds,
his weight for years previous being about 1s5 pounds
MAJOR Foot, was proved enjoyed good health till
about two years after the policy was taken out,
when he had severe hemorrhage and rapidly de-
clined In health until he died. The defendants,
however, mainly relied upon supposed warranty
OF the accuracy OF the answers In the application.
The submitted 10 the jury and they returned
a verdict for the plaintiff for $4,000.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT coJaT-lg sDaiaALrf.
Before Judge Blatchford.

btlOTc JuuSt DtdVHIUTu
Witlian, II. Tapscott, Oaoaer or the English SHIP
Perseverance, rs. The Tug Stdr6ucE.-This was q
libel to recover damages for taking eight men from
the ship Perseverance on the 29th OF June, 1854.
hen she was in the river, ready for sea on voyage
TO England. The facts OF the have been already
published In the HERALD. Judge BaJchford has
pronounced a decision dismasing the libel, with
costs, on the ground that no wrongful purpose had
been proved on the part OF those IN charge OF the
tug.
Admiralty Trials.
Pau Cd6ril ana Thomas Purcell rs Propeller
G. Y. DdreRport.-The action in this case was
brought to recover wages to the amount OF s22S &C.
motion was made TO dismiss the case for wa mt OF
jurisdiction, and as there nothing TO show
service In tide waters, the Court granted the
motion.
Henry Winsor and William d. WinSor, O,cRers
OF the Steamer ". B. Mann, Us. Thomas Cayde
Otcner OF the Steamer Rebeccd Ctyde.-This was a
claim TO recover salvage for Jowage OF tie Rebecca
Clyde, which had been disabled in storm. The
Clyde was towcd INTO port The value OF the cargo
saved by the W. B. Mann amounted, as claimed by
the libelans, to 100000; but the claimants repre-.
sent that IL was worth oniy $4,000. and they admit
that they are willing TO pay fair compensation for
tonnage, there beng no question IN the case, accord
Ing TO their vew Tor salvage the weather being fair
at the time and the vessel In no danger. The case
day.
The following Admiralty cases nave been ad-
journed TO the 1st or May:-Hugh Mckay vs.Tne
ship Fashion, Jose D. Reverb Mariner A. Wilder,
Rcbard l.. Conoyer VS.. Ship JoEn 1. Evans, Ii. Il.
Harper VS.. A. Barber ct al.
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Died.

:, AUsTlN.-on Monday evening. March 49, after a
snort illness, STEPHEN f., only child or stephen f.
ana Ceceiia AUSTIN aged months and 1S days.
Notice OF funeral hereafter
bALDwIN.--On Monday morning, March 13, MARY
BALDWIN, ~ VIE q YQ,n :: Baldwin aged 40 years.
Fqrerai service In Bedford street Methodist Eps-
cotal church.. on Wednesday evening" at eight
O'Clock. 0 Members q Evangelist Lodge, Mount Zion
rally are invited. The remains Will be taken to Tar
rytown for interment.
BAETA.-On Sunday, March y, FLORA JOSEPHINE
youngest daughter OF Richard A. and Henrietta
Banta, aged year, months and rs days.
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect
mly invited to attend the funeral from the residence
OF her grandfather, v. Lecomte, 73 Eighth avenue,
TINS tTuesdayl afternoon, at one O'clock
BowERS.-On Friday, March 10, Mr.. ISAAC III.
BOWERS, OF Newark, n. j.
The remains to be Inferred In Fairview Cemetery,
near Req Bank, N. ].
BoYLIN.-Ou Sunday, March IL, FELIX BoYLIN
Sr., native OF the county Monaghan, Ireland aged
10S years, 10 months and IL days.
The friends OF the lam ly are respectfully invited TO
attend the funeral this (Tuesday) afternoon, at
O'CLOCK from the residence Of his son, Felix Boyn,
Jr., No. Ola Third avenue.
BREEN.-On sunday, March IL, CATHARINE BREEN,
native or county Wexford Ireland, aged q years.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
tn attAnd tina funeral from her iaia resldence. 20
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CUSTOM HOUSE AFFAIRS.

The Warehouse War WnRed Between Coli
lector Murphy and tho Foreign Steamship
I.ines-An Appeal to Congress Anticipated.
The standing quarrel between Collector Murphy
and the Cunard and German Steamship lines with
regard to the general order business Is assuming
quite lively aspect, and will probably be brought
to an issue within few days. Collec-
tor Murphy is at present the master OF the
wording Of the law, which says that he shall .take
possession Of all unclaimed goods. He claims that
the Recommendation OF the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury which is made the most OF by these steamship
lines, does not decide the matter, and that the
instructthe Collector to make the steamship lines
repositories OF goods for the duties Of which he the
Collectorl Is personally responsible.
The following letter was received by Mr.. Murphy
from tho agents OF the undersigned steamship lines
with regard TO the general order busness:-
New YORK, March q, 1871.
vcstgation Of with the York Custom
House, especially OF the order business having
made Honorable the Secretary of the Treasury
In his letter the Collector dated June 1870 TO tine effect
discharged general foreign
ing Jersey City and Hoboken shall be- formerly, sent
but under such supervision as the Secretary
the Collector by petition, dated 2Uh October 1870 beg
leave to address you and respectfully ask that the
complied with, commercial interests may receive
the long soughtfor relief from
time beg reerate repeated that
any regulations you may see fl TO maze for the increased
warehouses viii meet with our hearty cooperation ana com
regard. Sc., CHARLES q. FaAacKLrH.
oGLRicAS CO.
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Charge Of Counterfeitiug.
SUPREME CoJaI-GasassaS.
An Opinion In the Celebrated Yard Enlistment
Case.

An Opinion In the Celebrated Yard Enlistment
Case.
Before Judge Cardozo.
Yd7d rS. Emerson et 0L.-A decision was yesterday
rendered In this case The preliminary facts have
been too frequently gwen i'll the HERALD 10 require
repetition. This came up on motion to vacare the
orders Of arrest against the defendant, who was
major Of the Seventyhrst regiment n. Y. S. II. and
a marshal of the regiment and release OF their bail
bonds, and the latter OF General Ward. The plain
tl1, 1t will be remembered, was courtmartialed by
the Seventy-irst regiment for non-attendance at
drills, fined twenty dollars and for non-payment
thrown into jail and there Kept days He claims
charges OF false Imprisonment, laying his damages
at SIS O0o upon which followed the subsequent ar
rests and ban bonds III $40, o,0C0 each. The following
Is
THE OPINION.
II Is not and 1t cannot be claimed that the eX.
empton from Legal responsibility granted by the
2l2th section Of the military act has any applica-
ZION where the Court had not jurisdiction both Of
could have any other eject IL would be too plainly
unconstitutional 70 talk about. This being suit In
which the cause Of action furnishes the ground OF
arrest the truth or the merits are not to be
tried on this motion. Whether the court martial
had jurisdiction depends upon disputed question
Of fact. That Is not to be tried mere. The plaintiff
claims that his enlistment or rather his signature to
an enlistment paper-ior II IS not alleged that he
was ever mustered into the Seventy first regiment
or performed any military duty-was obtained by
fraud. Ii that be true the paper was void and de-
VOWED no obligation upon him. If That be true he
was In no proper sense member OF the military,
md court martial could have no jurisdiction over
him. That must be tried. This disposes or this mo-
uon and makes 1t unnecessary to state the other
grounds, why II could not prevail and why the war
rant In this instance can, in my Judgment afford ne
protection 10 the defendants. Motion denied.
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MARINE CoUaT-pAaT 2.
Light vehicIes-somo Rights Against Cit.
Railway Cars.
Before Judge Curtis.

Before Judge Curtis.
Brethe,ton rs The Third Avenue Rntlroad COM
pany-The plaintiff was driving light buggy up the
Bowery on the Third avenue track, with. according
to his story, Fourth avenue car one side OF him
and wagon on the other, when he was run into
from behind by Third avenue car thrown against
the other wagon, aud his vehicle considerable IN
Jured. The statements OF the conductor and driver
that plaintin turned his vehicle 10 the track
in front Of their car suddenly as TO compel them
stops that lie then drove on before and called
to TO turn out and IN turning round TO give 'sass
nearly stopped his buggy and caught his wheel in
the foot Of OF the horses, thus causing the
damage. Plaintiff claimed sixty five dollars for re-
pairs to his vehicle ana sity-six dollars for the hire
of another while he WAS deprived OF his own. A
verdict given for sixtyye dollars for the plain
tili
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LITERATURE.

MAURY's MANUAL OF GEOGRAPHY. University Pub.
Eshng Company New York.
the eminent name OF Commodore Maury is q SUI.
hcient guarantee that this popular manual OF geo.
graphy Is correct and Interesting 1t contains maps
OF the continents and principal countries with brief
but well written accounts their natural features
ana products, and Is prolusely illustrated with
charming sketches OF the most beautiful scenery.
and the most remarkable races, places animals and
phenomena or the wide globe. There is also va,u.
able appendix on map drawing.
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NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY MARCH A. 1s7-rKlrLE SHEET

from the continuance Of State and municipal gifts to
churches and church institutions, therefore
Resolved, That respectfully and earnestly advise all
Methodist churches and institutions neither to ask
accept any such appropriations
On motion OF DR.. Crawford the meeting expressed
It's fullest sympathy with and pledged ITS support
the Old LADIES' Home On motion OF DIR. Curry
committee OF i've was appointed as follows to con-
OF the Home:-Drs Curry, Crawford ana Crooks, and
Rev. Messrs. Willis and Vail. And thus was settled
lats
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THE COURT S.

Stealing Letters-snuggling Bay oil-Rescuing
Prisoner Embexzling the Funds Of National
Bank-Indictment Against Central Jordan
The Cause of cuba-Admiralty Cases
Counterfeiting-Th Yard Enlistment
Case : The Peruvian Gunboat = The
Foots Life Insurance Case.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Criminal Proceedings.
Before Judge Woodruff,
Judge Wooarun sat yesterday morning at the
usual hour.
KaBEzzLING LETTERS IN THE POST OFFICE.
Daniel ]. Kelly, indicted for embezzling letter
the Post once was called but did not appear. His
recognizance was accordingly forfeited.
SMUGGLING BAY OIL
Charles II. Purdy, indicted for smuggling bay Oil.
Defendants counsel ready for trial but the gov.
ernment was not
Counsel for defendant said he would like to try
The Oourt-I can only say that Will sit here two
days more, and whether or not another judge VIII
SIT IN my place until the LIST OF April cannot say.
REsCUING A PRISONER.
Owen Cannon, indicted for rescuing prisoner at
the last election in this city from deputy marshal
was called He did not appear and his reco2nizaDce
was forfeited.
EnBEzzELING THE FUNDS OF A NATIONAL BANK.
Edward J. Oakley, embezzellng funds, the pro-
perty OF the Fourth National Bank, was called. the
case was moved on for the term by the Assistant
HOMICIDE ON THE HIGH SEAS
The case OF David Leech, indicted Tor the homi-
eide of Austrian Jack'' board an American
vessel In the harpor OF Montevldeo. was allowed TO
stand on the calendar for The present. the defendant
being In Cuba, and expected back In the course OF
the present week. He mas given bail for his ap-
pearance.
CoUNTERFEITING.
The trials OF Benoni Howard and Nicolai, Rus
sian charged with countereitnR, went over till to-
day.
TIE CAUSE OF CUBAN INDEPENDENoE-THB INDIcr-
MENT AGAINST GENERAL JORDAN.
General Thomas Jordan Is indicted for q violation
OF the neutrality laws of the United States, in that
he issued commissions for service In the cause Of
Cuba and otherwise assisted the insurrection In that
island.
MIR. B. K. Phelps counsel for General Jordan,
called the attention of the Court to the TACT that he
had been ready for trial at the opening OF the term,
and he was now ready for trial. He desired 10 know
from the District Attorney what he proposed To DO
was anxious that there should be speedy disposI.
ton of lt.
General Davies, United States Assistant District
Attorney, replied that during the term be had not
been able TO give attention 10 the case In conse-
quence OF the pressure OF other matters This case
would take two three days 10 try. there being
three or four witnesses TO examine.
After some remarks between the Judge ana Gene
raj Davies as to the possibility OF the Judge place
being taken after Wednesday by one Of the District
case OF General Jordan was allowed TO stand until
Wednesday morning.
There being no case ready for trial the court was
adjourned to this morning.
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SUPERIOR CoURT-TaltL TERn-pAaT |.
Arguments for a New Trial in the Old Peru
vian Gunboat Case.
Before Judge McCunn.

Before Judge McCunn
Antonio milan os. Captain John Grahdm--In the
recent trial tnis case for alleged false inprison
nent, growing out Of prosecutions on charges con-
nected with the purchase OF some United States
vunboss for the Peruvian government, It will be re-
membered that a verdict was rendered against the
plaintiff for $4,000. motion was made for new
trial on the ground OF excessive damages The mo-
ton came up for argument yesterday morning.
Senior counsel Tor the defendant said this was an
application 10 set aside the wickedest verdict ever
rendered In court ofIusace. HIS wonder, next to
the fact Of twelve men bringing In such verdict,
was that the Jury were not proceeded against for
such verdict the verdict stood, 1t virtually con-
yicted the defendant Of perjury. though such Q
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COURT CAlrNDkhS-THlS DAY,

COMMON PLEAs-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge L0ew.-Nos 662, 677 346, 347, 557, 532 4S7,
529, 729, 5G6, 7sS, 325, ATS, S29 800. 249.
COMMON PLEAS-GENERAL TERM.--Eeld by Judges
Loew and Daly.-Nos. 442, 48. IS, 90, gl and i02.
MARINE CoURr-Part 3.-IIeld By Judge joachim
sen-Nos 5l17, 5528, 5G65, 5s03, 1894, $3.50.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

CoNGER-HALsEY.-A the residence Of the BRIDE
on Thursday, March Q. by the Rev. S. ID. Bnrchard,
Mr.. WINFIELD ). C0NGER to Miss MARv HALsEY, all
OF this city.
Troy papers please CODY.
kRAusE-W -WhIrEHEAD.-On Monday, March 13, at
II. Weston, ID. d., GEORGE H. KRAUsE to ANNA H.,
Youngest daughter Of Richard Ii. Whitehead, Esq,
OF this city.
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KIT CARsON's SoNs.-Klt Carsons eldest son Ia in
the quartermaster's department. at LeavenwOrth
Kansas. The other SIX are IN Colorado territory on
q farm. - -
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UNITED STATES COnsIssloaiay COURT.
Removing Whiskey WiInout Proper Stamps.

Removing Whiskey Vitnout Proper Stamps.
Before Commissioner Osborn
The United States us. John Leddg and Michael
KcN0Hg.--Tne defendants we're arrested at the cor
ner OF Sixteenth street and avenue A by Deputy
Marshal Frederick Bernhard, and charged before
the Commissioner with having removed barrels OF
whlskey which mad no proper stamps attached
thereto. Tney were held TO bail In the OF $1,000
TO await an examination.
Charge of Counterfeitiug.
Before Commissioner Shields.
The United States rs Thomas Ptckeu.-The de-
fendant had been charged with attempting 10 pass
ten dollar counterfeit bill on Louisa Hyncs. There
was no evidence 10 sustain The cnarge and the de.
lendant was accordingly discharged.
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To which Collector Murphy replied:-

GENTLEMEN In reply to letter of the 9Th inst.
only that when Congress shall by legislation have given
foreign stcamship custody goods
which duties United have not been paid
secured and shall have relieved of the
sbiiy mposed cy existing laws, shall cheerinly assist
receiving The benefits of such legislation Until them
however, must still regard only my right but my
TO take possesson of all such goods, aud
chandise not been properly entered. GENTLE
men, &C., THOMAS MURPHY, Collector
Megsrs CHARLES G. FEANoALYN, OEfRIcHS Z Co. KUN.
e CO.