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The New York herald., 1871-10-22
AFr AIRS IN CHICAGO.

Unfortunate TraGedy-Pr0secutiHG Attorney
Grosvcmor shat Dead by an Amateur Po-
Hcemau-Fast Day neutrality-suspicious.
for Relief DiminishiDg-Aid for Wisconsin
Sufferers.
CHICAGO, Oct. 81 1871.
An unfortunate tragedy occurred at midnight
near the Chicago University Cottage on Grove ave-
nue. resulting in the almost instant death OF
Thomas W. Grosvenor, the City Prosecuting AStor-
ney. Mr. Grosvenor somewhat under the influence
OF liquor, was challenged by the University Police
while passing along the street. Mr. Grosvenor re-
Piled In an offensive manner and was shot dead.
Considerable excitement exists over the shooting
OF Colonel Grosvenor. Theodore ~ Trear who
committed the deed, Is q resident Of Janesville,
Wis., ana Is a student OF the Chicago University.
He IL now under arrest. Treat was member OF
the First Regiment OF chicago volunteers ana claims
to have acted IN accordance with orders ,
Judge Blodgett, of the United states District
Court. win leave Chicago for Washington on Mon
day TO advise with the judicial department. OF the
government regarding the restoration 0l the records
OF the Federal Courts OF this district.
Mayor Mason has issued a proclamation appoint.
ing sunday, October 20, as day OF fasting, humilla
The rurnor that A. c. Badger, private banker, had
suspended is confirmed lie claims, however, that
he will resume as soon as he can get matters INTO
shape. His DOCKS and assets were only recovered
yesterday from the vault
The reported suspension OF the Corn Exchange
Bank is unfounded. The receipts from deposltors
are larger than the calls for money.
Henry Greenbaum, leading IraelItc and Presi-
dent OF the German National Bank, has received
from his brethren throughout the country liberal
contributions for the relief Of their and other
religious denominations In TINS city.
Immediately after the fire the daily applica~
tions for relief numbered about forty thousand
This number has gradually diminished until there
are only about twenty-five thousand applications
The Shelter Committee thus lar mas received
about twenty-four hundred applications Tor lumber
for the erection OF small houses for homeless fami-
hes About thirteen hundred OF these requisiti0ns
have been filled. quantity OF iuInDcr mas been
contributed by dealers and Others.
To-day Lieutenant General Sheridan, on being
state OF AFFAIRS In Northern Wisconsin, ~ once
issued orders for the despatch OF 1000 army
blankets, 1000 overcoats and 100 wagons for their
relief.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
RATIONAL INSURANCE CONVENTION.

Fourth Days Prorcedings-An Early Adj
jaurumcnt-,larine Insurance Agency and
Intelligence Onice Recommended.
The Convention assembled yesterday at l56 Broad
way Mr.. Lleweyn Breeze in the chair. The Con-
yentlon was called 10 order at eleven O'clock when
a motion made Tor adjournment which was
lost.
Mr.. PAINE, OF Maine, then offered the following
resolu ti0n:-
Resolved That be mended to the marine
companies establish at New York. conye-
nieni point agency Intelligence once Tor the
purpose collecting and preserving for
all effected marine risks parts Of
and other countries In order detect
attempts TO defrand underwriters by undscosed and
thorzed duplicate policies the risks.
referred to the Committee Misceia neous
Business.
OF that part OF the question which showed that life
insurance investments realize from two TO three per
cent less than savings banks. The question IL the
feasibility OF uniform standard Tor all the States
Mr.. BACON introduced the Hon. Elizur Wright,
who addressed the Convention.
ON the motion Of GUsTAvUs w. SMITH the Conven-
ton adjourned untll Monday morning, the session
lasting hour.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

the Assembly contest inasmucn as many OF the old
members are left aside and new men put In nomi-
nstlon Ont q tne S swemaydone districts niseen
new men. One OF the memDers-Henry Hughes, OF
the Fifth district--has declined the nomination.
In the First district Nicholas Muller has got the
the DISTRICT and has ever been faithful adherenL
or Tammany, though never holding any
once under IT, The Democratic Union Hioose-
veltl have nominated James Heaey IN opposition.
In the second district James Dunphy Is the Tam
many nominee. First time.
In the Third district James Hayes has been re-
nominated. He served a previous term with credit
To himself and his constituents.
In the Fourth district J. J. Blair-a fire commits
sloner-has been rcnOminated
In the Fifth district Henry HuQhes-nOminate ted
for the first time-has declined.
In the sixth district Timothy j. Campbell re-
nominated Remarkable In the Legislature for
which he was dubbed the ''t;reat Adjourner.D
In the Seventh district James Reilly nominated
for the 1rst time.
In the Eghtn district Sylvester f. Nolan noml-
In the ninth district William G. Bergen nomi-
nated--a new man.
In the Twelfth district w. w. Cook renominated-
known in the LEGISLATURE as the "Great Pie Eater,
In the thirteenth district Richard Flanagan re-
nominated
In the Fourteenth district John Tyler Kelly re.
n0minated-one OF Inc young bloods'' OF the dis
trlct.
in the Fifteenth district Alexander Frear re-
nOminated-Charter Alick.
In the Sixteenth district James Irving rcnOmi-
nated-the great 'strlklst.o
In the Nineteenth district Thomas G. Fields (the
rObustiousl renOminated
The above list comprises all the nominations yet
In the twentieth district the Democratic Onion
have nominated Abraham Dowdney
In she Twenty first district the Democratic Union
have nominated John Balmore
Next week all the nominations Will be made and
the contest opened In earnest.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.

reward OF $4,000 has been offered for the cap.
ure OF william J. Slauson, confidential clerk OF
Thomas P. simpson, contractor on the New Jersey
Midland Railway at Franklin Furnace, N. Y, who
disappeared on Thursday, october L., 1871, after
ceiving $780, 900 IN currency from the banking house
OF George Opdyke n Co., % Nassau street. The
money was paid Slauson between the hours or half
past three anu four to take 1t by the ten minutes
past four train on the Morris ana Essex Railroad,
from the foot OF Barclay street. TO Waterloo, and
thence by the sussex road TO Franklin. The money
was put in small, leather travelling bag, marked
on the outside simpson" and carried Dy Slauson
IRON the banking house at the time mentioned
above The reward Is offered for the recovery OF
his body--dead or alive.
Sauson about twenty seven years OF age five
feet inches In height, with sandy goatee light
brown hair, blue eyes, pale complexion, peculiar
expression OF eyes, as though absent-innded; slim
build, looks cOnsumpive and weighs about I26
pounds. Had on when last seen black
slonch hat, single breasted blue ChIncha
overcoat, mixed green and black Cheviot
coat and vest, slate-colOred pants, with black
s,rpe and welt on the side white shirt. wnite pearl
studs, blue undersbirt, obong red gold sleeve but
tons red gold chain and an open-iaced gold watch.
No. 6,25, with the initials a. II" Oh the back. Has
lived IN California, and was at one time cashier OF
n bank at Austin, Nevada, and a bOokkeeper In a
stock brokers' Office in San Francisco Information
he forwarded 10 James J. ke!so, superintendent
OF Police, New York.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
THE PROSECUTION OF TaE RING" !"
Important Meeting Yesterday Of the Prosecutors
at Mr.. O'Conor's Ofice-Plsns and Opera
tions That Are To Be Made Pubic

IL would seem that the legal warfare against the
"Hing" is TO he continued to the bitter end, and
that, after all the interview had by the Reform
Committee with Governor Hoffman, last week, is
not to be unprOductive OF astonishing results. Yes
terday afternoon, at a late hour, Mr. Charles OCOn-
or. william NJ. Evarts, eX-Judge Emott, Wheeler
Peckham and Mr.. Samuel Tiden held meeting in
an Office located IN the same building as MI. OCon-
Or's to consult about
THE PLAN OF ACTION
that should be followed IN the forthcoming prosecu
tion. The meeting was neld with closed doors, and
it is understood the decision that may be come to
by the gentlemen whom Mr.. OConor has assO-
ciated with him TO carry out the campaign Will not
be made public until the very day when the suits
are to be commenced. HERALD reporter had
brief conversation with Mr.. O'Conor on the subject
yesterday while the meeting In progress, during
which he sta'ed that it desirable Just at
present to keep from the press the discussions or
rather the proceedings Of the meeting that then
being held, ana OF all other meetings that may be
held, until everything had been arranged satsfac-
orily 10 make the opening OF the suits proof against
all obstacles tliat might be thrown In their way.
When the suis~ Wsyls. be begun he could not say
but he ieit certain TINT the public w0vld
NOT HAVE LONG TO WATT
II is understood that Mr.. Tilden is buslly engaged
IN collecting evidence and that he has already sue
ceeded in getting great deal together that may be
rather startling even to those who now think they
have heard abouG all the revelations that could
possibly be made concerning the frauds charged
against the city authorities.
CoNrTROLLER CONNOLLY.
1t Is said will not be consulted by the legal gentle
men who to assist Mr.. O'Conor nor by Mr.
O'Conor himself and that IL Is quite likely he may
be the very first Senior who will be proceeded
nat IN tc yUa fnaf Ngr
termined to do his whole duty IN the campaign, SO
far as lies i'm his power. while vested with the
authority Of the Attorney General for this special
purpose, and 1t is pretty certain that he viii make no
compromises with any person or persons for the
sake OF getting evidence against others, as he is
under the impression tnat he ana his associates are
now in possession Of ample evidence to make the
suits that Will be prosecuted end in triumph for
the prosecutors. What bOthers the associated
lawyers just now is, what is the best way to begin
the prosecuting business. and just what thai will be
they have not as yet agreed upon.
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tnelr ramparts and took fun possession without vast
ey u"waras 'e o ss psGps handred votes his
hands received the handsome vote OF ia. When
we had got through
TIM BRENNAN AMBLED UP
and SAID, wen, guess You never made bigger
mistake DO You think Pm gOin' 10 sign the ac-
mad 1t ratified and they are busted up like
pedo and their weak fragments are nowhere-they
haven't enough ammunition In them TO XIII an ear
"Brennan has oeen a long time In the ward, has
he notfn
"He's been in the ward about twenty years ana
has made over million and quarter OF dollars.
lie lives IN mansion up TO the rate OF between
inirty ana iorty thousand dollars year fares snmp
and hne linen. But he's eechy--he sucks and cries
give, give, and the blood must come and does come
l tell you the people see how things are gong l
am true 10 my standing sir, but won't be mes
senger 70 carry back anu forth; III not go In for
J0b.'
.Ent 1t is rumored he Is about to recede from the
Old WtgwamY
.He Y he he laughed the Justice, and nodded to
blonde lady who was passing, I'd like to see him.
What would become or his familys He's got
larger
FAMILY IN THE PAY OF THE CITY
and state than Brigham Young has in Salt Lake.
They are not confined TO or brothers. Tney
commence a. cousins stepsons, great uncles. small
unCles and even grandfathers The ramlfcatiOns
are endless and extend to every office drawing pay
from the Treasury. Every nephew or sisters or
COUSINS husband, going back until the line OF re-
lationship Is lost In fog is placed In power and
lives out OF the taxpayers. Some or them are COM
pcteHt Uut n BOOu many OF Lncm are damned III
competent. and draw their pay, while they exhaust
their resources at faro or lounge away IN cir time
before the chief hotels In the city, for all the word
like the old Romans.
~ hear he has boted from Tammany as ! have
stated,
"Boltcd ~ and here wild expression took pos
session OF the Judges features, his mustache began
operations again, ana ne jcrked q lump OF some
thing into his mouth. He looked long and anXlOusly
thea SAID, with great vehemence,
'HE DARE NOT LEAVE TAMMANY.
What would become Of The line OF ancestors and
the family pay rOY Moreover, II he were
to- what about his own buslnessY His
bills must 60 before the Board OF Supervisors
before he can get the pay for his
department., but they are so enormous that unless
he remains In with them ne can't get them TO pay
his bills. He knows 1t; he knows 1t. He dare not
try 1t; II he did he would lose alI-everythlng he
ever had''
"What about the home ruleY,
'YeB,n Uttered he .hOme ruie-that was started
while was In ireland. They want home rule: 50
do l. They claim to have American representatives;
80 do l. They pretend to want honesty; want II
and Will have 1t. There's the whole or the story.
and the meat In the eggsnelln
Saying this he descended from the stoOp on which
he had been standing and went on his way.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
FIRE IN NINTH STREET.

AT quarter to nine O'Clock yesterday morning
fire broke out in the four story brick tenement
house 3s2 East Ninth street, which was occupied by
Jonn Kane. The fire was caused by some clothing
taking fire from q stove. Damage, $25; no Insur-
ance. The building was damaged $25, and was
insured IN the Bowery Insurance Company for
$4,000. Mrs. Kane was seriously burned about the
head and arms, but Is now dong well.
At ten O'Clock yesterday morning fire occurred
In the building 247 East Thirteenth street. occupied
by the Society for the Protection OF Homeless Boys.
The accident caused by defective nuc. The
damage was triflng
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

LoNpos MONEY MARKEr-LoNpoS, Oct 2l--I 80 M
Cousos closed n for ana W gs for Inc a.
United States nvetwensv bonds, is6ss so. 1854
old 9OJS; 1865, 20; ten-forties. 69. ~ %
PARIS BoSRsr.-pARIs Oct 21-A. M.-Rentes opened
ai 57f 35c.
80 r. M-The cotton market closed heavy MddIna nm.
lands gd mddng Orleans gd The sales of the dav were
1000 bales including 1000 for speculation and export The
OF cotton from bombay to the inst nce the
last report have been 1900 bales -
LIvERpooL PRovIsIoss NATURALIZATION, OCT.
1ll3o M-Pork l7a cd per bbL for fine Western prime
mess.
LlvEerooL PRODUCE MAgKrT. rT.-LIvERrooL, Oct AZ
Evenips,-LjnseeJ oil closed n E3$ Iva La
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
BOLD BURGLARY.

On Thursday night last some men, evidently from
New YORK, went to Woodbury., Conn, and blew
open the safe OF Walker Co. On the same day in
me afternoon they went to one OF the partners OF
store from that gentleman, on some pretence.
From both places they carried of money and valu-
Aoles to the amount OF $4,000 A reward OF 1000
has been offered for the capture and conviction OF
he r0DberA
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
THE DOUGHTY BOWLING.
History of the War in the
Sixth Ward.

Interview with the Irascible Joe-Brennan and
the Chief Justice scalping Each Other-How
the Judge Was Euchred, and, in Turn,
Had the Battle Against His Rival
Caught Stufing the Ballot Box
Mormon Family Of Bren-
nantes in the City Pay.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

At County Convention held by the republicans
OF Westchester county Yesterday the following nom-
nations were made:-For County Judge, silas u.
Clifford; District Attorney, Daniel G. Briggs; Justice
OF Sessions, Myron b. Silkman; superintendent OF
the Poor, John Kuester; Coroner, Charles Bren-
necke.
The democrats OF the Second Assembly district OF
Westchester county met In convention at White
Plains yesterday and nominated John H. Cornell, OF
Rye, as their standard bearer In the approaching
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
HORSE NOTES.

A match has been made for $1,000 between tho
gray mare Sea Foam, TO go in harness, and
American Girl, TO draw wagon. The race viii
come or over Fleetwood PARK TO morrow monday,
the 23d, and Will undoubtedly prove very interest,"
Ing affair.
1t Is stated on good authority that the Young
Kentucky morse BacSwood has been purchased "
some New York parties and Is now on ms way
North. The price paiu for him has not transpireu.
The matcn TOR g.. OU0 between American Glri aiiu
the Chestnut QenQ Judge Fullerton Will he tr0itcd
al Fleetwood PARK on SATURDAY.. November
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Oct. al I. NJ.

w WASHlNGTUNi D C, OCi. Ill IL M. J
synopsis ior TIE Past Ttcentv-foMr Hours.
The area OF high barometer has moved southeast
ward ana is now OF Cape Hateras and quite low
barometer apparently prevails IN Canada, where
the pressure has fallen very rapidly to-day. South
westerly winds increasing to brisk at some places
have prevailed on the Middle Atlantic and on the
lakes, northeasterly winds in the South Atlantic
States and soutnerly winds IRON the
Ohio Valley south and westward The temperature
has risen from the East Atlantic westward to the
Mississippi. Cloudiness has very generally increased
and light ram or threatening weather is reported
from Southern Florida and at some points IN the
OHIO and Missouri Valleys.
Probabilities.
The barometer will probably continue TO fan, and
cloudy weather, possibly with rain, prevail on sun
day from the Gulf Coast 10 the Ohio Valley and Mid
die States Brisk southwesterly winds VIII probaby
be experienced for short time on the lower lakes
and East Atlantic. Soutnerly winds with threaten
Ing weather will probably extend eastward into III
nois, and westerly winds with pleasant weather on
Lake superior.
The Weather in the City Yesterday
The Following record will snow the changes IN thc
temperature for the past twenty-four hours in com
parson With the corresponding day OF last wear "a
fndicated by the thermometer at Hudput', Phar.
macy, HERALD Building corner Ann streat.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
. lompIainnnt and Prisoner Locked Up |
TOaether.

Daniel O'Halloran, residing at AZ West Fifty
fourth street. while passing through West Fifty
third street on the night OF the 18th inst about
eleven O'Clock, was attacked by two men, one OF
whom he yesterday identified az Peter Furacher,
alias Peter Mcdonnell. rhe two robbed him Of s24
IN money ana a sp rit level Justice Bixby yes
terday held Mcdonnell for trial In default or bail,
and 1t having appeared that the complainant had
ne was also committed to he sent 10 the House or
Detention az Witness Compromising cases be-
fore Justice Bixby III not allowed.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

Average temperature yesterday ay.......-. A.,
Average temperature for corresponding date
dst year
Average temperature Tor correspor ing week
hSb year
Weekly average past week. eek............. 80
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

SAME DAY.-Purse No. \, $3.50, Tor horses fDas
had beaten 23l, $3.50 TO the first, $22o to the
second, and x75 TO the thrd horse; mile heats, best
thl &c in five, IN harness.
:. J. Jackson entered b. q. Bepp0.... l
M. w. Bacon entered b. :. w. II. Allen
j. H. Whitson entered ch. e. Clarence.
Jonn Murphy entered br. III. Lady
: ID Bruce tered b. IN. Enigma. 5 S 5dr
d. B. Hewson entered b. z. ono Boy. DIS.
A. Patterson entered ch. IN. Belle or
ONEIDA. o u'S.
H. Daniels entered u. Topsy ...... dis.
NJ Roden entered br. q. J. H. Cole
man. ................ us.
j. A. Chambers entered s.. Hickory
JACK. ................ uT.
John Splan entered Y. e. Ed. Ea-
ton n......................- CIT.
ID, Mace entered 2. s. Plato. ........... dr.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

JOhn Murphy entereu D. 3.
Charley Green. z l
S. Patterson entered Gu. Y.
Dreadnaught. .............. . z l
ID. Pnler entered Y. 3. Lot
NJ g. 1rimbe entered b. $.
Major Edsell
G.. IlOogland entered 9, e.
GRAY Jack. DIR.
]. N. Miller entered u. M.
dr.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

Sweepstakes $780, mile heats, best three in five. in
harness.
J. McKee's Q. &. Dick. k....................... 1
J. Murphy's ~ m. Little Nell
III. l.. H0Ls b. e. Andy. Observation-Disclosures.
Time 2:49-24S L-2:47
SAME DAy.-Match $500; mile heats, best three In
nve, IN harness.
". Il. Weeks b. q. Eight Bells ..........-... 1 i
b. Burts d. H. Kitty Crumb.
Time. 2:46la-2:44-240b
SAME DAY.-Purse aud stake OF $500; mile heats
best three In five. in harness.
II. Casey's $. 2. Hickey
J. Spiaus b. III. Belle 0f orange
~. MdCc v. S....ss % D VI.
Time. 2:ao4-2:l5 a-2:461 1s-2:46--244-2
The New York herald., 1871-10-22
TR0TTIEG AT FLEETWOOD PARK.

The lovely weather OF yesterday caused quite an
assembIage 10 gather at Fleetwood to witness the
three trotung contests announced TO take place ny
the management.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

Martin kalbieisch
Francis Markev.
=. s. Hardenbergb.
Timothy Desmond.
VIM. 4. Robinson.
The New York herald., 1871-10-22

FLEETWOOD PARK, SATURDAY, Oct. ~ 1871
SMeepstakes $500, mile heats, best three in i've in
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1871-09-14
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES wOtice.


" To Nathan Winner, Loeb Myers, Alexan-
der B. Lightnsr ana William ". Taylor, suing for
themselves and other creditors OF VILLAIN b.
terms. Pianhes-and Dorinda T. Spiece, Adj
minsiratrix Of William B, Spiece. deceased, and
in her own right widow of saih decedent. BIT
tie Spece. Josephine Speiee. and James Splece,
infant children of said decedent, Joseph n Ry-
an Guardian ad item of said infants. defendants,
ald Samuel NJ. Yost, defeaaants, in Chancery
suit under the style of. Spiece's creditors VS.
Spiece's Administrative, &c. now depending IN
the Circuit Court OF Augusta, county, and all
creditors of HHliam 3. Sptece, decease1 aud 9th
ers interested in the estate of said decedent.
TAKE sNoT4cE, that on THURSDAY, the l2h
| day Of OCTOBER, 1871, at my Office in Staunton,
shall. in pursuance Of decree rendered in the
said suit, at the June Term OF said Court, A. D.
1871 proceed to take, and settle the follow
| ing accounts. viz:
lst OF the administration of Dorinda Z. Spiece
as Administrators Of William B Spiece. deceased.
| End Of the amounts. ana prorities of all
paid debts and liabilities asserted against the es-
! tate Of SAID ,decedent.
3rd OF the fee simple and annual rental val
ues of the real estate left by said decedent
| AT which time and place you are required to
attend, and all creditors Of said decedeut are
further required hen aud there to file with the
undersg ned loper evidences OF their claims
/ Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chan
Gerry of said Court, this I'D day OF august 1871.
j. w. GREEN SMITH,
aug 24-4t Commissioner.
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