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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
ASSAULTS IN PUBLIC COXVEYlycES.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The recent dastardly assault upon Mr.. Putnam
brings TO mind two instances where the writer was
called upon by ladies to protect them from the
insults OF omnibus loafers. The first occurred on
the evening Of December 80, 1865. II was exceed
ingly stormy, the snow was very deep upon the
ground, but. having some business arrangements
In view preparatory for the New Year, was COM
PEELED to 60 some distance up town, and as the cars
moved with difficulty entered Fifth stage.
The number In the stage dwindled by degrees to
three-a young woman, man and myself. As the
man seemed TO be In company with the woman
paid but little attention 10 them, being also well
wrapped and much occupied with business cogita.
TONS Suddenly the young woman got up and
hastily approached me, saying, 'Sr, VIII you please
protect me fiom this mans insults ?" or course 1
answered 'Yes," and directed her to take seat
beside me. The man said not q word. nor more did
]. Soon after sne requested me to stop the stage;
she got out; the man followed, seeing which went
Out last and said to the woman, ~ Will see you TO
your destinauon." She thanked me and before
long we came 10 a house winch she announced as
her residence. assembled the steps, rang the bell
and she catered, thanking me very warmly. on
turning TO come down | observed the man standing
In front or the stoop. As reached the lowest step
he came up TO me and said, lyon s. OF b., l
the kind OF disbursement struck him with sucn
force that injured my nand severely, cutting
through woonen glove with a ring which was
/ Immediately started IN search Of OF policeman
! but could not md one, although walked several
| blocks up the Firth avenue. SO went on my way
| in stage which came along NJ the time.
Inc second occasion was III a BROADWAY stage In
the neiEhOornood OF Fourth street. large, well
dressed man entered the stage and hardly well
seated himself before lie commenced his attack upon
a woman on my right, holding child upon her lap.
OpSeryng lhat IL was very annoying TO her, quietly
requested him to desist. lie replied, "What the
he'll Is ]; 10 your and at the same time made motion
~ lay his hand upon Inc. jumped up, and thrust
Ing ms MAIDS aside, struck him three or foar
blows IN the face. selling him by the cravat and
drawing nun towards the omnibus door. just as
went backwards out OF the door blow intended for
myself struck the side OF the stage, winch must have
hurt hun severely. The stage meanwhile had
stopped and the ladies got out with eXclamations OF
alright went two blocks towards Blocker street
before found policeman. i returned with him
and searched a saloon where boy said he mad seen
the man enter, but nc could not be found. fortu-
nateiy was unarnei or certainly should nave made
an effort 10 shoot the man mentioned IN the first
stance ana think that Is the only way TO stop such
outrageous proceedings. CITIZEN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
POSTAL TELEG3kPHY.
How IL Operates in England.
From the Boston Advertiser, April %

From the Boston Advertiser, April ~
The progress or telegrapny In England under the
Post once Department Is very clearly shown by the
recent report OF the Secretary or the department.,
tiers OF 1870. The transfer to the de partment was
made on the 9th OF February $780, and an imme-
forty.one cents, established by the anglsn compa-
MES, to twenty -four cents for each message OF
twenty worus, exclusive OF the ADDRESS, to any part
OF the British Isles. Two effects followed the
change-an increase Of sixtyone per cent in
the number OF messages an increase in
wheels OF business from the insuiiiciency Of
existing wires and instruments, and the change OF
new cable TO Ireland, and it was found advisable
TO establish many new stations. At first there were
many complaints but now there Is general &C
quiescence IN the policy OF the change and the
system has been greatly improved and extended.
schools for teaching operatives have been estab-
hshed bountIes have been given to the posLmasters
and their clerks who learn biography. Two to
three months training sunless 10 make an opera
tive and many females are eployea aurihg as
OF touch. During the last nine months VI Inc
the miles Of wire have been In
creased from 0l,3Il 10 oo,oiS
The instruments from. 1859 to 4,104
The telegraph offices lroin... 2l09 10 S,v0I
Clerks and assistants, including
postmasters and star............ 263S to 4,o13
Whine the amount paid yearly ior rents has been
reduced from $l1S,o0J TO 43O. The press Is sup
piled much more Literally with news at lower rates,
aud during the session OF Parliament In place OF
6090 words before the change 10000 sent daily,
and 10000 at other tine5 The companies supplied
l16 newspapers, the department 4o7, and the news
Is no longer concocted by telegraph operators, Due
sent by the agents OF the press. The charge for
separate wires Tor the press has been reduced thirty
TO NIFTY per cent Eleven thousand words nave Oeen
sent by one special wire in day. The instruments
OF Morse Il Hughes, Americans, are In general use.
The receipts al the reduced rae already more than
suffice TO cover the yearly expense. The money Tor
the purchase OF the telegraphs has been obtained
partly by anticipation OF revenue anu partly Dy
loans from the post olice savings bank companies
at two and half to three per cent and the depart
ment expects to realize the interest from
growth or business aud Is excluding the system. IL
anticipates early reduction TO twelve cents or six
pence per telegram. Most OF the engineers and
mead clerks OF The companies are retained by tho
Post Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
MORE BROOKLYY SC0yaDRELisM.

A Policeman BYutally Bcaten-Arrest Of Ono
OF His Supposed Assailants.
Oflcer Michael Ryan, OF the Sanitary squad OF
Brooklyn, now lies at the Brooklyn City Hospital
suffering from serious injuries which he received at
an early hour sunday morning at an oyster
saloon at the corner OF Myrtle avenue
and Navy street. number OF rowdles
VINO In the habit OF congregating In this locality
got into an alteration and were disturbing Ia G
peace when oncer Ryan stepped in to interfere. A
conbin attack was at once made him. and
having no opportunity TO defend himself from the
1nfuriated scoundrelS he was nearly beaten TO
death. He was badly injured about the head. ana
his face was so disgured that he could scarcely be
recognized by his friends Hts assallanis managed
to make their escape; but Sergeant O'Frien or the
Fourth precinct found One whose name Ia John
Carbury, at the house OF his father the corner or
Hillary and Navy streets When taken to tue station
house he declared that he was not implicated in the
assault lie was locked up TO await the result OF the
Injuries inflicted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
the GREAT RAILROAD LEiSg.
Lease OF the Uaiicd Railroads Of New Jersey
TO the PenHsy ivania Central Railroad Com
[from lhe NewarK Courier. Anrn 2o.l

[fTom the Newark Courier, April pol
The report published yesterday of tue lease OF the
united railroads OF New Jersey TO the i'ennsyl-
wanna Railroad Company IS fully confirmed rho
committee OF the Two boards OF directors have
agreed 10 the terms, aud the bargain ~ now 10 DO
submitted TO the decision OF the stockholders OF
the New JERSEY companies, who Will doubtless
rally H. as the terms are favorable TO The later
companies. The Pennsylvania Company agrees TO
companies anu 10 assume all their Obligations, pay
tny ten per ceut per annum upon the capital stock
OF the companies fhe united companies COM
PRISE the new Jersey Railroad and transportation
Company, the Cam0en and Annoy Railroad COM
pany, the Pnladelpha and Trenton Railroad Com
paly, ana the Delaware ana karltan Canal Company.
Ihe eased lines, which will also pass under tue con-
troll OF the pennsylvania Company, extend over
nearly every county In thc soutnern half OF New
Jersey, ana their management viii be OF great
moment 10 the people oil a large norton OF
mus Cove, In Jersey city. when, although long con.
tenpiated, the united companies have not been bold
enough to undertake, IN view or the Insecurity OF
their n0ld on the Western business, viii now he
pusnco FORWARD. The elevated raItway In Jersey
CITY Will be omit on the wide cove covered with
freight aud passenger buildings IL was the desire
10 have THIS eat scheme carried out, the fear gat
the New Jersey Central would be leasef hy the Penn
sylyania Company, AMI the doubt lest the National
Railroad Company should succeed, bv foreign all,
In running en- opposition line across the state tnat
10 accede to the proposition % lease their lines
The result, while 10 win no doubt be favorable 20 the
companies, cannot IN any case diminish the PROFITS
OF the stockholders which nave hitherto for several
years, stood al ted per cent per annum ubQn their
'esinentS
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Court Calendars.

FOR TO-DAY.
SUPREME CouRT-SrECIAL TERM.-Held BIZ Judge
SUI herland.-Demurrers-No to 20. inclusive.
5UpREME OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES mo Circuit
calendar. Criminal business.
SUPREME CoURT-CIRCUIT-Part2 .-Held by Judge
Braiy.NoS. 300 20S, 26S. 646 1892 IA 49, 1908 49,
Is, l42 $50. l2o S2 S04. 80, 1ss, 3o6k, 1874, 9olS
SUPERIOR CouRT-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
2l5 35l, 207 ALI, Il, 3i5 A31, A. 277, AL 493 1867
451 I67, OIL 52 53l, 537, Sal, 5s3 545 549 $685. $685.
&c. 500, COL 6o9 623, o3l 633 6o7, 53 go, 6i 645
64i, G4e, go, 6j5, 557.
surEaoR corRr-TRIAL rERx-Part 2-hcld by
Judge Mone-Nos. ga, los, POS, 1892 $50, 1913, 49,,
44c, 90, 800 $50, 052, Gs4. 32+. 3sS, 5,d 1903.
COMMON PLEAs-TIIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge Loew.-NoS. 1885, go, S91, 49, 2o9, 2SS 81 9iO
$50, SAL, $780, 3is, 5l9ja, 332, 73l.
MARINE COURT-TRiAL TEaM-iart Mos. 5o5S,
5i64, 64o5 55io 55l5. 5517. 500 and Levy Stein.
bsrg. Part 2--Ie.d by Judge Joachlmsen.-Nos.
55s0, 6127 5541, 55i2. 5J4 oo44. BOSS. $685. 5547,
55is, $685. $3.50, 5o53, 555i, $685.. Part 3-Held by
Gas.
CALENDARS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY.
SUPERIOR CorRT-SP1iCIAL IERM.-Demurrcrs-
Nos. to 20 inclusive. Issues Of law and fact-Nos.
70 "a reserved generally; NOS. TO 243 inclusive.
SUPERIOR Observation-Disclosures added to
April term, lS51 rundown causes and new issues,
May term, lS7i-Nos. Is "a, 81 I21 Il, 252L I'll y,
$685. 3G0H 1895, 2Ios, 6Il15, $685., may. 1905,
1861, 12Hi8, 2i5Jl, 2l55, 1856 4, 2li4s 2ISI tn
z2i6, inclusive; 2cuois, 2222h, 223OA. 2a3s1.
SrrERIoR Couar-GESEaAL TERM.-Held by
Judges Barbour, Freedman and Spencer.-Nos. 10
81, inclusive.
SUPERIOR CoURr-SPEcIAL TERM.-IIeld by Judge
AcCunn.-Nos. TO 81, inclusive.
COMMON PLEAs-GENEAI. TERM.-Teld by Judges
Daily, Robinson and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from
ordcrs.-N0s. 10 10, inclusive Appeals IRON judg-
ments OF this court.-Nos IL TO As, inclusive APP
peals from inferior courts-Nos. 40 TO los, inclusive.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

BARON STEUBEN's REMAINs.-Tho Utica Observe.
say s:--On Monday last, April "a, Didymus Thomass
ESQ.,, OF Kemsden and several others, assisted Id
depost!ng the remains oil Baron Stenben In the new
tomb erected for that purpose In the town OF Steu
ben, where monument Is now erected worthy OF
that lllustrlous man. He died November %, 1894
nearly seventy-seyen years ago. This Is the NTH
time MS remains have been Inferred. They arc now
placed IN strong stole vault, where
they VIII no doubt remain permanently. The
skull OF the Baron was measured pro-
vious to reinterment and was found to mea~
sure twenty-five inches In circumference A few
remnants oil gold ana wlfe.like tape were fOund
with his remains, supposed to have been PORTIONS
OF star, or insignia or honor. through thNdfOr1
OF Governor seymour and other gentlemen monu.
ment now marks the spot ana tomb contains tne
remains OF this man, to whom our country II tIi-
debted Tor services rendered In the days when meg
possessed OF his talent and ability wore OF inmense
value ~ our country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
kind. little more gossip ana anecdote would not
have been amiss, scattered here and there over the
t5s pages which are comprised In "Over the Ocean,"

kind. little more gossip ana anecdote would not
have been amiss, scattered here and there over the
65s pages which are comprised In "Over the ocean,
ESSAYS OF AN OPTMIsr. by John william KAY,
f.. X. s., author OF the History of the War in
Aghanistan." ''i.iie OF Lord Metcalfe.n &C. J. b.
LlpplncoLt u Co. 1911.
This Is a charming little volume OF some $50 pages,
upon the broad idea of sweet Charity OF looking at
the bright side OF everything and OF making The best
OF everything and OF hoping for the pest. IL is
refreshing book TO read, and Its cheerful, whole.
some philosophy, without any pretence, would
commend TO everv Pharisee who thanks God that ne
is better than other men.
LOST LIFE. BY Emily H. Moore (.sMignonette''l
G. w. Carleton Co., New YORK, publishers
This IS thoroughly simple tale telling for
the most part OF everyday events, yet it is Of
absorbing interest. The dsn0ueneni Is undeniably
a disappointment, nor does IL seem consistent with
the authors intentions. 1t reads as though she
had herself altered her purpose and was determined
to surprise rather than crafty her reader. "Mgnon
elte'' writes with purity and freshness worthy OF
her nom lie plane.
THE HAPPINESS or HEAVEN.
This Is the title OF a work when has been issued
from the press OF Murphy 4 Co., OF Baltimore. for
tile author q Father of the Society OF Jesus. 1t
treats OF the future state OF the soul and the perfec
the most simple co2ent and consoiing books for
Christian use which has beel written since the COM
pletion OF the Bible. which Is saying good DEAL but
not too much.
- THE BOOK OF BLUNDERs Evans, stoilart & Co.,
Philadelphia is q collection OF "Hiperncisms, bulls
thar are mol Irish. ana topographic errors the aim
OF the collector being to AFFORD the reader half
hours amusement or mental relaxation. The
volume Is attractlvely gotten up but Its contents
that kind OF literary hash constantly served up in
the laceur columns OF the weekly press.
HEAvENwARD LED: OR, TIE Two BEQUESTs. BY
Jane II. Sommers Phlladeipn!a: Porter u Coates.
pleasant story, well told, with high toned re-
llglous moral
The Catholic Becou IL the title OF anew periodical.
the first number of which reached us from Pha-
delphia. 1t promises well propagandlst AID Of
the Roman Catholic Churcn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
OUTRsGES IN STREET CAS-.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In your editorial IN this days issue the street
car murder you mention our road AZ being the
scene Of an outrage some time ago the person or
n young girl. THIS did not take place on our road,
1t occurred on First avenue, near Thirty-fourth
street, By correcting this mistake you will 0blige
yours respectfully,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

SALE OF A RAILROAD The Selma (Ala) and Me-
ridian Railroad was sold recently last at Selma to
the highest bidder for cash. IL was knocked or
10 Messrs. @. N. Jordan and II. II. Wilhurt, REPRE-
the minimum prlcs fixed upon II by decree Of the
ynJtec states Districs Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

WEsTwAED.- -Immlgration INTO Nebraska this sea-
Is greater than bcf re. IL IS probable That
the population OF this state TINS year will be Increas-
ed forty thousand. The new corners are mainly
from the Eastern states and Europe and are taking
lands under the homestead and pre-empuon laws
and by purchase from railroads,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
The General Sessions.

That most abe ana conscientious Judge, City
Judge Cunning S. bedford, succeeds Recorder
Hackett in the Court of General Sessions for May
Term sitting OF the Court. The calendar is very
heavy, though no case Of special interest Is set
down. The worst class OF law breakers are In abun-
dancethe garroter, the burglar aud the panel thief
figure largely--but when brought before Judge Bed
ford and jury 1t may be safely predicted places
that knew them Will know them no more forever.
Tnls is the experience things III the past and
sentences, like history repeat themselves, Will It
be IN the coming time, when Sing Sing shall be the
destination VI all evI doers.
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Tho Marine Court.

The old Judges Alker, Gross aud Curtis-have
under the new law Of extended Jurisdiction been
kept exceedingly busy. Fortunately, however, three
most capable jurists, in the persons Of Messrs
Joachmsen, Tracy and Shea have been appolnted to
meet the requirements of and OF the pressure
OF business In the court so tat counsel and tgants
IN the Marine Court have nothing TO complain OF In
q most faithful discharge OF the business on tho
calendar.
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THE COURTS FOR NAY.


In all the courts the Judges rostered for the May
Term Will have their hands full OF work.
In the Supreme Court there is an exceedingly
heavy calendar-not SO much In the IMPORTANCE Of
the cases to be tried In their number. The Judges
no doubt viii be found equal to the occasion. The
General Term having so far got through It's
business win not meet till the 10th OF the month
but the other branches OF the court ali
meet to-day, and will continue IN session
through the month. At Chambers Judge Ingraham
presides and at Special Term Judge Sutherland.
judge Cardozo holds Part and the Court OF oyer
and Termlner. The latter court will occupy most or
MS time the calendar being large and comprising
mostly criminal cases. Judge Brady holds Part
In which court several important are set dosp
for trial next month.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01
Comm ol Plcns.

Some OF the most important cases tried In our
civil courts are those, after all which come up in
the Common Pleas. The senior Judge Chief Justice
DAILY. more than any other occupant OF cur BENCH
perhaps, attracts cases to his court No surprise
will be felt at this statement for the simple reason
tnat Judge DAILY Is acknowledged t. be one of the
most upright Judges OF courts and he rules the
Courts oi Appeal most generally rules sustaining aim.
AS the summer vacation approaches the calendars
OF all tie branches OF tins court ar, crowded with
cases, many OF which are OF an apOrtant character.
The May Term, which commences tomorrow,
promises to be exceedingly busy one, Us both the
judges and the lawyers anxious to dispose oil all
the heavy business on hand before the summer sun
begins To shed his welterlng rays on New York. The
General Term will be held by Chief Justice Daily and
Judges Robinson and Larrenore; Special Term
part ~ for the trial OF issues OF TACT by judge LoeW
and Chambers by Judge Joseph r. DAILY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

NJ. or y. By j. @. Wnyte- Melville, author OF kate
Coventry .'Ihe WHite R0sc,n sc. LeypOldt,
Holt & Williams, Bona street. New York, pub
fishers.
''M. or NJ" Is romance or English life. 1t Is a
novel OF unusual merit. Mr.. Neville writes capi-
tally, and holds his readers attention Thoroughly
enchanted from the Alpha 10 the omega 0: his pre-
sent work. Obviously well read himself he never
quotes merely tor the sake OF quoting. yet often
thinks Of apt saying in the right place. The plot
OF IN. or NJ Is very ingenious shade improba-
ble 10 be sure IN respects. The author belongs
to the wuke Collins school, yet ne has scarcely the
same perfect tact in making his improblDlllles APP
pear plausible. We have here an elopement,
marriage just little too late, or birth little too
soon disnheritet heress one or two men
worthy in ali respects OF the title OF .'hcrocsr and
two nerones rs unlike In character "a they are
similar In appearance We have, BESIDES the con-
yentIOnal villain Of low birth and lower propensi-
ties, made familiar to the public through the works
OF Dickens and Collins. "Gentleman Jin, as ne Is
Called is, or course made OF by other villains OF
higher btrin aad station. "Ais well that ends
wen,n and the author in the present instance has
filled gracefully and well the role IN which authors
deiIght--that OF Providence rewardlng virtue and
punlsning vice.
OVER TIE OCEAN; on SIGHTS ASp SCENES IN For
EiGS LANDS. By Gurus Guild, Editor OF the Bos.
ton commercial Bulletin Lee a. shepard, fuD-
lisner-.
This work has been compiled from Journal Kept
BY the author during tour through Europe. 1t
designed not 20 much as o description OF places
which have been many times described before as to
give Information upon matters which, wnie they
are usually zoo unimportant to emDody in books OF
travel yet useful TO those about to visit the Old
World aud interesting TO the "stay athonIer
The book Is PROFESSIONALLY useful and reliable one
and its only noticeable fault Is that Mr.. Guilds
style, although good and clear, IL perhaps rather
heavy, 4 trine too business like for work Of the
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Superior Court.

There is large accumulation Of cases In this
court owing TO the courts being SO long closed on
account OF irescong and other alterations they have
lately undergone. They are all IN working condl.
ton now, and So doubtless the Judges after their
vacations, and the result, probably, viii
De an unprecedented despatch OF business.
In che General Term Judges arDour, Freed
man and Spencer win preside; at Special Term
Judge McCunn, a. Part l. and Judges Jones and
Mcneil at Part 2 Judge McCunn and associates
are always la attendance In court aud the docket Of
cases IS wiped or with q CELEBRITY tnat speaks well
lor al the onlcias OF the court while there stall re-
mains good deal Of work fOr May.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01

THE DAUGHTER OF AN EGYPTIAN KING. by Henry
Reed j. u. Lippincott 4 Co., Philadelphia, pub
fishers.
The above Is q translation from the German Of
George EDers, an antiquarian scholar OF repute and
director Of the museum at Jena. 1t IS story Of
ancient Egypt, the events and descriptions Of which
are SAID 10 be derived from sources Thoroughly
authentic. The opening scenes date as far back as
the year Us before the birth Of Christ and among
the personages figuring In the tale are Cambyses
and Darius, with his faithful friend Zopyrus.