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The New York herald., 1871-10-04
CHRISTINE NILSSON.


Grand Reception to the Nightingale ON Board
tho Swedish Friaate Josefne.
About two O'Clock yesterday the vicinity OF pier
No. North River and large portion OF the recon.
structed Battery were crowded by q curious assem-.
blage, all wondering at the gay spectacle presented
by the lately arrived Swedish frlgate Josenne, which
lay at anchor few cables distant from the pier,
decked out in nags from stem to stern. Four
Of her boats, with their full crews, rocked IDLY
on the fast ebbing tide at the landing. and officers
in full uniform were in each. The mystery was
soon solved when half dozen carriages drove down
to the pier ana Mlle Christine Nilsson, accompanied
by Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Doreinus, Miss Good v In,
MI Janett, Colonel Snow, General O. A. Gilmore
and large party, alghted and was promptly con-
veyed to the man-ofwar. During the four hours
which elapsed before the party returned Mlle
Nilsson received such welcome and attention
from her counJrymen testified their appreciation
Of the honor she has conferred on the scandinavian
nation by her great talents ana showed the genial
warmth OF the Swedish heart. General Funk and
etaff were aso on board and were received with the
customary honors The ofncers OF the frigate--Cap-
tain @. Won Otter; Lieutenant and Executive
Offlcer G. Of Klercker; Lieutenants OhisfrJm,
Thorn, Thunberg. Dahlman, Barksfr0m, Olsin ana
Won Franken; Surgeons Tillman and Lundburg,
and Paymaster Manson-were untirfng In their
efforts to make their visitors feel much at home
beautiful Swedish songs the qualification OF the
ships company, who were assembled on tile gun
deck. and inspired, doubtless, by the recollections
these songs fervor and expression that thrilled
every heart present. II was quite study TO watch
the bronzed faces OF the hardy Scandinavans AMI
their emotion. Dancing was then INDUCED In on
the quarter deck, the music being supplied by the
sailors in the form OF flutes ana drums, producing
very pleasing effect Captain Won otter pro
posed the health OF the Swedish Nightingale
IN brlef but earnest terms, and when she
lett the 1rlg0te the Yards manned and galute
OF eleven guns fired in her honor. The entire party
returned about six O'Clock, delighted with their
cepton, and the fair sOngstress was greatly moved
at ithe high h0nors paid TO her. The Josedne Will
shortly start on cruise to the West Indies, and
thence Will return home. Mr.. 7. r. A. Bjorglund
President OF the Swedish Association, was the escort
Of Mile. Nilsson on the occasion.
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.

A Policeman Accused Of stealing n W0trh from
a Brother Ofsicer-Disagreement Of the Jury.
Before Recorder Hackett.
Assistant District Attorney Tweed appeared for
the prosecution yesterday.
The first case tried by jury was charge OF
grand larceny preferred against George W. Hare, q
policeman OF the Fifth precinct who, II was alleged,
stole gold watch and chain on the oath OF August
from QMcer Bolster q tne same precinct The testi
mony against the accused was circ1mstantiai, the
statements OF his fellow officers establishing the TACT
that the watch ana chain were found under Of1cer
Hares closet wrapped In piece OF newspaper, the
other portion OF which was discovered inside OF the
deiendants closet. Hare has been member OF the
force Tor i've months, anu his previous employer
and other citizens gave him an excellent character
l0r honesty. The jury could not agree upon a ver-
by the Recorder.
Jonn O'Neill, who, on the 3oth OF August, erecteo
9. Shultas, l65 West Twelfth street. pleaded guilty
property was taken.
Charles Ketchel pleaded guilty to an attempt at
grand larceny the charge being that OH the 14th OF
september he stole two silver Watches with $40 the
property OF MlchaelS Blankin.
ONelli ana Hetcnel were each sent to the State
prison Tor TWO years and Six months. sM5
James Morris, Indicted for burgariOusly entering
the store or solomon Wolf, l04 Reade street. on the
9th OF September, and stealing $25 worth OF CLOTH
pleaded guilty to petty larceny ana was sent 10 the
penltentary for SIX months. r
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
TR0TTINa AT MYSTIC PARK

Double Team Race Between Honest Allen
and George wilkes, or New York, and
the Boston Team JessIc Wales and India
Rnober Ben.
BOSTON, oct. 2, 1871.
There was big crowd In attendance this after
noon at the double team trot preliminary 10 the all
meeting at Mystic Park. The entries were William
Borst's Honest Anen and George Wilkes, Of New
YORK, and II. woodrun's black team Jessie Wales
and India Rubber Ben. Betting was SO to 25 ON the
New York team.
First Heaf-New York had the pole, and they
got the word On the second score going together to
the turn, where the blacks dropped half length
bemnd, Which was increased to q full length
when the quarter pole had been reached.
Through the first half Of the second quarter
the blacks made gain. but India Rubber Ben went
up, and the New York team dashed away four
lengths ahead. Both teams broke on the third
quarter and ran round the turn, but came down to
their work on the quarter stretch, New'York hold
ing the lead and crossing the line two and Q half
lengths ahead, In 2:3oX. ~ H4H
Second Heat-Boston kept the lead TO the turn.
Honest Allen there broke badly rnat Borst had to
pull up to get him down, and the blacks made gap
Of eight lengths. The blacks kept the distance till
on the last quarter. when they both broke up and
had snort running match. Boston came in six
lengths ahead In 1882.
THIRD Heat.-Both teams went OF in splendid
style and business was evidently meant Boston
made the turn half . length ahead and gained
another at the quarter. Borst now gave Wilkes the
pole, where the blacks both broke and the stations
went two lengths ahead. On the hOmestretch the
blacks gained some, but New York again came in
length ahead. Time 2:29H.
Fourth Hedt.--New York came mp behind, but
they got the word and In rounding the turn Boston
lost few steps. From this oint to the half-mile
pole both teams tr0tted squarely and without skip,
Boston keeping length behind. They held this
the blacks again went up and let the stations lead
across the line two lengths IN 1904. Appended Is
the ny A4tE
SUMMARY
MYSTIC PARK, Medford, Oct. 2, 1sn.-Double
team Races. Premium $500; 81, 900 to 1rsr, $500
to second; mile heats; best in S.
VIM. BOrst entered s. 9. Honest Allen ana
Dr. x. Geo. WlkeS.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. i
Fl. Wo0druff entered blk. m. Jessie Wales
aud blk. g. India Rubber Ben.. ........... ! 2
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
HORSE NOTES.

MIR. Henry J. Howard OF this city, recently pur.
chased in Vermont, a pair OF very FAST handsome
ana promising mares. They are sorrels, well
matched and f1ne drivers, about fifteen hands and
an inch nigh; one Dy Columbus, and the mate On
Ethan Allen. They are much admired, aud can trot
in 2:4o together The Green Mountain State Is not
behind in raising fine horses.
MIR. William C. Frances team, Anthracite and
Black Harry, again upon the road In fine fette.
They have troited half mile together In race In
l:i1, and 1t is safe to say that few teams can beat
them On track Or road. M: Eraa2e recently pur-
chased the gray eelding Bobby Lewis.
John II. Martin is driving Kingston, the well
known pole horse, on the road every day, with
Darius Talman lost one Of his teah Of bay mares
on Friday last by spinal meningitis. He valued the
Jeam-which could tr0t in about 2:3O-at S., ,00U,
and the loss Is q severe one
wood by Dan Mace on Sunday. She showed show a good
deal Of speed but IL was more OF an effort than be-
Jay Gould formerly Judge Br.gham) will not trot
MIR. Bonner purchased, some three months since. a
curably lame, but his judicious treatment OF the
horses feet cured MIN, and Carl Burr. III whose
hands ne at present. states tnat he can now trot
Mr.. Buck has purchased the gray stallion Plato,
by General Knox dam Of Messenger blood. Plato
ting one heat In 23oA. Price paid 200.
Mr. Bonner Is using Dexter, P0cahontas and
Startle for driving horses at present. Membrino
BERTHE Is at Fleetwood.
The Fleetwood Park Association will rive ;rot-
ting meeting during the present month, lasting
three days.
Mr. Thomas P. Wallace is driving his fine mare
Heather Bloom on the road; she makes good
Fleetwood this spring. trOttlng one heat In 2:33
The gelding Myron Perry, formerly the property
OF Commodore Vanderbilt, has been purchased by
Mr.: william Humphreys. the owner Of Judge Full.
lerton.
Commodore Vanderbilt is driving Lady Bachus on
the road.
Thomas =. cable is driving his bay horse On the
road. He has met with quite number Of accidents
lately, which Is unpleasant f
Mr. Thomas Trembe's little stallion Brown Rover
is o very speedy animal, and recently tr0tted on
haf-nile track in race IN 2:37.
Mr.. A. r. Phyle lately purchased, mp In the Lake
Champlain country fine brown gelding, W q
second Ethan Allen, that can trOt In $3.50. He Is
very promising young horse and VIII be called
Glendale Price 1000.
Mr. Wallace has protested against the decision OF
the judges In the 2:2s race at the last meeJing at
Fleetwood PARK. 1t will be remembered that the
starting Judge gave the word '.go," and another
Judge some time aferward rang the bell and called
the horses back. MIR. Wallace's horse, JAS Fl. Cole
man, ana the horse Charley Green, went on, Cole
man winning the heat. The judge who gave the
word then LEFT the stand and the other TWO judges
interest for the Court OF Appeals.
Mr.. O'Donneil has matched J. J. Bradley against
Rolla Golddust, mile heats, best three in five,
under tine saddle The stake Is 81 900 aside. The
race will come of over either the Fleetwood Pros.
pect Park track some Time during this month.
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
ASSAULT on JUDGE LEBwITH,s BROTHER.

James Bridget Is assistant keeper Of Essex Market
Prison. He Is what Is known as good fellow, but
unfortunately has very Violent temper, especially
after imbbiDg too freely Of alcoholic beverages.
Monday last he became somewhat under the innu.
ence OF his favorite tonic, and he conducted himself
accordingly. Like the famous Ishmaelite his
hand was against every man and every mans
hand against him. Peter Ledwith, brother OF bon.
Thomas A, Ledwitn, Justice OF Essex Market Police
Court seemed to be MS peculiar aversion. He
abused HIM with the profuse veroiage OF the sums,
his language ibeng more expressive than elegant.
Yesterday morning eliminated the feud. Mr.. Peter
Ledwilh approached Mr.. James Bridget as he was
standing at the gate OF the prison. and asked HIM
what be meant by his language OF the previous day.
Mr.. Bridget, who seemed s(ll under The influence
OF the potent exhilarator, responder by rushing
Mr.. Ledwith with large dirk-knfe and infiic ing
severe wound on Mr.. Ledwith's white nat In fact,
he ventilated the hat SO thoroughly that
1t will only be nc for summer wear. lie
also tried TO stab HIM In the side, but only
succeeded In making two cuts In Mr. Led
with's coat sleeve; and thus ended the boodess
fight as both men we Q taken mold OF aud separated
by the aislnterested spectators. MIR. Lcdwith good
naturedly declines taxing any measures against MS
assaIlant leaving IL TO his own s0uer Judgmeht W
make due amends. -
the parties concerned being willing 10 be inter-
viewed on the matter. LII m
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
AQUATIC.
Proposed Testimonial to the Ward Brothers.
NEW YORK. Sept. 81 1871.

Proposed Testimonial to the Ward Brothers.
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
subscription has been started 10 present ma
onal testimonial to the vieors at the late interna
tonal regatta at Saratoga. Already several gentle
men have signlned their intention OF subscribing
literally towards fund, which Will show that the
triumph Of the Ward brothers over the two cham
plon crews OF England Will not be allowed to pass
without that substantial recognition which the VIC
tory merits and the gallant bearing 81 the ward
brothers 50 well eputes u EN- to receive at the hands
OF their c0Hntfymen. The committee having the
ana r In charge beg to address you, with the hope
that you Will contribute towards the testimonial,
which, IN the name OF the American people, rs 70 be
be forwardod to the National Savings Institutions
900 Broadway, New York, care OF Mr.. Henry Smith,
time. Signed on behalf d the committee.
WILLIAM X. ROBERTS, Chairman.
The New York herald., 1871-10-04

The Viole Divorce Suit.

DlVOrC0 r. s.
, y a. Before Judge Ingraham.
E0oert Z. Vtele pS Teresa Ve,e.-This case came up
on motion 10 try the cross actions together After
exJudge Fullerton had explained purport OF the
motion Mr.. Harrison In opposition insisted that this
was simply an attempt to evade previous order OF
Judge Barnard. The ex-Judge replied in efYecI thai
Judge Barnard could not come any squeichlnQ In.
junction IN this case on him. There was an ami.
mated arguments the Judge denied the motion.
xcAahUe ne. L0naOnf.-MOton granted.
the Same rS. Andyvlos et Gt.-Same.
Atef ei al ". Naf0rd.-Motion denied.
L10n is. AltfsOn.-Motion granted, provided plain
t stipulate 70 admit counter charge otherwise de-
nie0. :"
McGtscctn rs. Konfngsoero.-Mo granted ana
reference ordered. et.n
Go0denou0h Ct a. Us. Mannfng.-Motion denied.
Rogers et al cs. S0meTshaH et aL-Motion
EI Gd,. Us. Gi,bert.-same
Allen rs. Hns'0'0uaf.-Same. s.U#Y
Jackson CS. MOOnev-Same.
B0Oaft rs. Gulick Ell 0L-Same tN
Birmingham Banking Company, Limited, u.s.
Cnnr,es r. Viet el at.-Same
n. 9. Cadv rs. Henry Aei0s.-Same.
Rlttchf1lgS rs John GtGSS Ell dk-Same,
Samuel A. Way rs. E. o. Mass ct al.-Same.
fhe Same us Joseph r. S,ceef ec al.-Same.
GsOcefs' Bank or NeU YOrE Is. j. D. ParEer.-
Eame.
LObiylstefn rs. WGter.-Same. EiBM
CuteS Us. Fort et Gl-Same.
carton u.s. Thornton. Motion granted for five
per cenr. f. nEfr f.
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
MARINE couHT-pMTL
Suit TO Recover the Value Of Horse.
Before Judge Gross,

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Before Judge Gross.
Loildndfr Cs. Honans.-Thts action comes up
for triai second time, the jury having disagreed
on the first trial. The planu's testimony is to the
eject that his horse, valued at $780, suffering
with heat pimples; that he went to defendant, a
druggist, and asked for o mild purgatve, which de-
fendant promised to prepare anu did furnish to
plalntlhs driver some days afterward, when II was
administered. Tne horse was found dead in the
morning. The driver testiles that the pill was
about half the size OF his hand, and that on refer
ring to this defendant said that druggist near By
made them as large cannon ball. Tne prescrip
ton from which The pill was prepared was put In
evidence, showing It to contain q half drachm OF
Croton oil, besides quantity Of calomei and aloes
This the experts called on plaintin's side testified
was enough to Kill any two horses Tne defendant
testified that he wns requested TO prepare strong
purgatlve; that he showed this prescription to
plaiDtif, who approved OF II, and that It was d.
rected 10 be administered In swo doses His fur
ther evidence was from astandard German work
the treatment OF the horse 10 the doses given,
and the testimony Of veterinary surgeon that the
pill In question might be safely given In TWO doses.
Verdict for palntlH $3.50. trAkt3
The New York herald., 1871-10-04

Ante. lIOrtem Statement OF One of the Vic
tins itncsses-CommittaI.
Early yesterday morning Coroner keenan, was
called to the Centre street Hospital TO take the ante
mortem statement OF John Flanley, one Of the men
who was shot on board the steam towboat jacob Nea
e lying at the foot Of pier 20 East River as reported
in Tuesdays HERALD. Fanley was quite comfort
aaDlc but Charles Kelly, tho other man shot by
Purdy engineer of the Neane, Is In Very critical
condition. the chances being against his recovery.
from the story OF Flanley 1t Will be seen that he
was the aGgressor, neither himself nor Kelly having
any legitimate business on board the boat
= Below VIII be found tue ante m0rtem statement OF
John Flanley said In his statement:--"Kelly aud
were going on board the tug TO Ak up the fire about
nine or ten O'Clock last night We passed through
words about difficulty we had some time ago with
regard TO ss cutting p1 down k1y's wages, when he
worked nnSer ar ~ pasay a as nman Hsy went
being smaller man; We struck one another. I
but said. Leave him alone s 70 lne:n \ iurSy then
backed down s0me distance, and, Drawing a pistol
fred one shot at me, when Kelly went forward 10
my help; then Puray nred at ham; have no recol.
the jury, on the evidence Of Flaniey, found a ycr
dict against Purdy, who was committed to tho
Tombs to await the result OF the death or recovery
Captain Charles Hazard, OF the towboat, was
aboard his boat AZ the time OF the shooting and
ana murderousy assaulted, soon after which Purdy
discharged his pistol twice with the effect as stated
Purdy was badly beaten about hts race and neck hy
his assailans and says he used the pistol ony In
At q later hour in the day william McNulty and
Matthew McConley were brought before Coroner
as witnesses IL Is alleged that they were present
at the time OF the shooting. t
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
sUsaosATf's COURT.
The Rqssra Yll!ll Yll.,s Gaze: ,..

Before SURROGATE nutchlngs. -
The proceedings In proof OF the will OF the late
Louis Bonard, who, 1t may be remembered, left the
bulk Of his property to Prolessoy egh Tor the bene
ht Of ;he society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to
Animals, were continued before Surrogate Hutch
ings yesterday. ecisals ansfsT 1e ga e
!, several witnesses were examined by Mr. Cou-
dert to prove Mr.. Bonard's habits and modes OF
Thought. Or. Kammercr testified to the general
Hs1sDes' 20 presss and Contempt 5r fssS Believed
N the e P sou ta,nsMs M sS ss
and Spin0za; was man OF considerable reading.
though ms early education seemed TO have been
M. Constant another witness, testified to much
OF the same facts. but declined TO state hm own
Mr. WintersdorfY testified that he was acquainted
with deceased in his lifetime; that deceased was in
the habit OF killing flies aud examining tner heaus
with microscope; on these occasions he stated TO
cred head Of the ny, and tnat he was convinced
Ghercfrom that the animal, though decapitated was
still alive; deceased made these experiments IN MS
room on sundays; he used to walk about the room
q good deal during nights. J. fNa
u Desayes lyod some nme EN- Ia 'ne nouse nsn ws me
was forty years old, on account OF something he had
done there; he told witness that he mad q father
and mother there, but never said ANYTHING about
brothers and sisters: when deceased ascertaned
that witness also was from Rouen ne would not
~i,nsss was otherwise wi quite intimate with him; up
70 forty of age he mad not received any ciuca-
and had mastered "s sne Ea sn language very easily
witness loand him to be very Intelligent man anu
oI quite an inventive turn OF mind he spoke span,
lsn Anu the Indian language Of tho ab0figines OF
Mexico, with whom he had traded in cheap Jeweiry
IN speaking OF Rouen he said ne would never return
maticr ne stated to witness inat he mad been born
aCatl0lic but from leaving France he had no iell-
prcme Power. but nad no liked opinion OF that
power; no pehevea Va the doctrine OF mcempsy-
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
HEAVY ROBBERY ON BR0ADwA
Etsht Tbousand Dollars Worth Of silks
a.M Stolen.

About six O'Clock yesterday morning private
watchman employed by william Jackson Co.,
dealers In mourning goods, entered the store cor
ner OF Broadway and waveriey place and dis
covered that the goods mad been disturbed from the
shelves, and, descending to the workroom found
that burglary had evidently been committed. Two
hours before that he tried the outer doors and found
they. were securely fastened, The pocemen On
the beat testify to the same state OF things ON in-
forming the ofcers OF his discovery they Proceeded
TO make an examination OF the prepises, " was
asccrtained that the burglars entered the building
from Nayerley place, through Merkenrs shoe store,
In the basement. The shoe store, which occupies
half the basement Is divided from the Workroon Dy
q mere lam and plaster partition. Ihe burglars
cut a hoe through this partition to the w0rkroom
and passed through the workro0m 10 the
noor above by an IRON staircase leading thereto.
They Devastated the shelves OF tne m0st valuable
silks, pred open the money drawers, and escaped
from the premises with about $1,000 worth OF mer
The New York herald., 1871-10-04

coroner Herman yesterday, at No. Centre Mar
ket place, took tho ante-mortem examination OF
Mrs. Mary Angerot, who, It is alleged. was savagey
assaulted asd beaten on Sunday last by Mr.. Tnell,
his wife Mary and Mr.. Thies brother. They first
threw pail OF water oveY her and strick her with
the pail; one OF the men then placed his hand over
the mouth OF Mrs. Anger0r injurng and tearing her
mouth while the other struck her In the side, abd0-
men and chest and, II Ia feared, fractured some or
her ribs. Tne injured woman says she never had
any quarrel with her assailants. verdict was rem
dercd against the three parties named, and subse-
quently Mrs. Thieh was arrested and released on
bail.
Coroner Herman issued warrant for the arrest
Of the other par ties implicated.
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
He COURT S.
Opening Of tho Torn in the United States District
Court-A Habsas Corpus Case Charge Of Pass
ing Counterfeit Money Tho visls Di,
+. vorce Case-suit to Recover the valw
os Horse-A Police Case ip
the General Sessions.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT cpsaE.
Opening Of T.sln.

@Ns Opening Of pssm'
Yesterday the Hon. Samusr Biatchford opened the
October term OF the Cour and called over the cal
endar Of admiralty c.ses and proceeded to dispose
Of one winch was partly heard. 't s f.as'~
iaABEAs CORPUS CASE.
David W. Ives an Internal Revenue detective,
was yesterday brought before the Judge writ OF
habeas corpus, ana mis- discharge asked from the
custody Of the Sheriff Of tue city. Ives was ar
rested at the suit OF one Marcus Prod, wholesale
tobacco merchant l3l Maiden lane, and charged
with having instituted malicious prosecution and
causing the arreSt0f Mr. Prod for resisting him in
the examination OF his sales books. The discharge
was asked for on the ground tnat Ives was act
ing as United States Olicer, and had
Med Ills petition to transfer the case 10 the federal
courts In opposition IL was claimed that the papers
showed that not only was Ives acting without au-
th0rity, nut that he conveyed false papers to the
officer making The arrest thereby causing the COM
plalnant undue humiliation In the manner OF his
arrest 1t was also held that this fact showed that
the prosecution had us origin the malice OF Ives
and for this actup was brought against MIN in the
State Court. Judge Batchford ordered the prisoner
INTO the custody OF the Marshal stating ut the same
time that this order would not change the nature
OF the suit, nor interfere with the necessity on the
part OF Ives 10 give bail under the order OF the Stale
Court He was transferred accordingly.
Mr. George +. Belts Clerk OF tie United States
District Court for the Southern district OF New YOrk
who has been on a heightened visit to Europe has
returned TO town. anu yesterday resumed his oicial
duties. -
The New York herald., 1871-10-04
DecisiOE-Motion TO Amend Complaints
Before Judge Joachimsen.

Before Judge Joachimsen.
Rduppfns Us. Ulmdnn.-On an examination OF
the pleadings sought to be amended II Is apparent
that the action in the Supreme Court Is not In any
sense an action for assault anu battery or false
imprisonment, but only for malicious prosecution.
The arrest Is averred 10 have been In form Of law
and therefore neither assault and battery false
imprisonment can be maintained thereon. This 10 q
does not authorize the transfer OF an action for ma
licious prosecutron On re.exaInination OF the
question arrive at the conviction that by allowing
the amendment applied tor (Which without this
diniculty would be also questionable) would
change the record to enneav0r 70 confer jurs-
Fhe motion for leave 70 anlena Is hereby deaieq.