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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-20
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NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
From the Utica observer, Jan, IA

from the Utica Observer Jan. ISL
Inc terrible tragedy which shocked our citizens
yesterday created greater excitement than was
ever before witnessed In our CITY, The early edition
0l Tue Observer Containing the first reliable account
OF the affair, was sought after with avdity by ali
es OF persons while IL was almost impossible
10 supply the demand for the last edition. when
contaled the iu iacts In the case with the prison.
ers statement aud sketch OF her former history
owing To the excitement which prevailed over this
sac occurrence 1t was almost Impossible to obtain
complete or correct history OF the prisoners event
du ne IN tne limited Time at our disposal, although,
as stated In the Observer yesterday they were am.
stantially correct. After we went TO press inter
views were had with several ladies' and gentlemen
Mno knew the prisoner from childhood, and though
many Interesting incidents In her life were related
still better '
HISTORY or HER LIFE FROM uRR OWN LIPS.
given under oa:n has been found by our reporter
which Is undoubtedly correct lar as It goes; aud
IN order that no injustice may be done the prisoner
we give the exact words OF her testimony before
Judge Robert Earl, Of Herkimer, sole referee In The
Supreme court case OF Ollver Curtiss vs.. Josephine
A. McOarty. impleaded with Charles A. CONN,
Miranda college, Griffin CONN, Eion q. Burley, ad.
ministrat0re, and Josephine A. McUarty, admins
trafix o. the goods cnatteis and credits Of Phoebe
ms action was tried In Utica on the 18th and
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demos OF her companion, she commenced a.series OF
black-mailing operations ct times drawing on Mr.
Thomson u is claimed for four or f1ve hundred DOL.
lars. he arranged for her removal to Howard
street. purchasing the property for her 70 live ln
Her demands became larger and more frequent,
ana, some months ago, he refused 10 honor them,
saying he had already done more than sne ought 10
ASK OF him. She then went to Utica, told the story
IN punlio, which fnally reached Me- 1homson's lam
tinued her mportunttes. when he finally sold the
mousse on Howard street, ana Mrs. Burlelgh, relus-
Ing to leave the premises under an allotted time
designated by the Courts, her effects were taken
from the house by the Sheriff. srs eHt
Among ner ELECTS was found bunch OF WIRE the
various threads OF which were covered with blood.
This instrument Is In the possession OF the author
ties and IL supposed to have been one Of those most
used IN the practice OF her terrible business such
are the rum0rs we have obtained after diiigent In
quiry until an early hour this morning. VI their
truthmlness so far as they relate to Mr. Thomson
we know nothing; out so far as the statements re-
late to Mrs. Burlelghs history they are correct she
mas been before our courts the past lew years o
numDer OF times. but generally on complaints OF
lawlessness towards her neighbOrs. Being sharp,
snrewd, intelligent woman, she has managed TO e5.
cape having justice melted out to her.
There are many leading men In our midst who
know much OF the woman, she being almost con:
tlnually IN law. Milton II. Thomson, her intended
victim. Is leading citizen OF Utica, where he en-.
joys the respect and love OF an extended circle OF
acquaintance and friends. He is o man OF gener-
GUS impulses and kind heart. Henry u. Hail, the
innocent victim. leaves q wife ana one child He
was doing prosperous business, ana his future ap-
peared bright indeed Mrs. Bureigh's children are
supposed to boarding at some house in this city;
but no traces OF them can be obtained at this
writing. o. y
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AROUND THE CITY HALL.

MIR. Tweed and Albany Legislatiou Discussed
There were two local political topics that were
discussed yesterday among the few omciais ana
l0ungers yet left who have not gone to Albany ana
who congregate around the city Hall These were
the rumored departure OF Mr.. Tweed for the West'
which appeared as o telegraphie despatch IN the
morning papers, and the legislation as 10 city
arairs now going on 80 ercely In the State Legis-
lature. With reference to the FIRST most emphauc
proof OF IT'S incorecness given In the fact mat
Mr. Tweed was yesterday busily engaged at his law
oficen In Duane street, and was seen and conversed
with by many OF his friends. Those who know the
present movements and future intentions OF MI.
Tweed read the announcement with extreme sur
prise. HIS departure from the city just now would %
unfortunate both for himself and the public for there
Is reason to believe that negotiations are now going
on by properly authorized parties by which all
criminal and civil action against Mr. Tweed Will be
Withdrawn on terms tina. Will be quite satisfactory
to the general public, and all reform
ers, to0 who have not their own little
cation or MIR. Tweed, both socially and polit!caly.
As to the devastation at Albany which seeks 10 re-
move the Mayor, and the securing OF all CITY pat
rOnage up to the time OF the charter election, an
opinion was expressed In the City Hall yesterday by
counsel learned in the law that the Legislature
cannot remove the present incumbent OF the CIVIC
chair; that the acting Mayor has power 70 sign anu
countersign all warrants ana make all appoint
ments Of civic character, with the excep.
tion Of that OF the Comptroller tl nat
Cumbent also removes the Acting Mayor, and that,
therefore. any legisauon IN this direction will de-
as o. hse VINO are
can carry out their own designs when the charter
eleoton lakes place. the discussion Of THESE points
was within circle thai has hitherto shown itself to
be remarkably well posted on City Hall movements.
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THE GERMAN REFORM MOVEMENT,

The German Reform organization Is composed of
the mass of the voting Germans OF this city without
dlstincJion OF party. Over twenty-one thousand
voters have signed the roll Of this asso.
citation and pledged themselves to abide by
the rules and regulations Of the Central Committee,
to which each Assembly district sends Its proper
tionaie delegates. Its members are about equally
divided among Germans formerly identified with
the republican and democratic parties c
Last evening a meeting of the delegates repre-
sentlng this large body Of citizens met at NO. 500
Third avenue and decided to nominate the following
gentlemen for officers Of the Central Committee
for the ensuing year:-Oswaid OttendOrfer, reform
democrat for President. Sigtsmund kaufman, re-
publican; David N. K0ehler reform democrat, and
Henry ClansOn, republican, for Vice Presidents;
Marcus Ottenburg, reform democrat; AdOlph @.
Dunn, republican, and A. NJ PetShaw, reform demo.
crat, Secretaries; and oscar ZOllik Offer Treasurer
This ticket, combining, as 1t does, the most pOpu-
lar and efficient men among the German citizens IN
the metropolis, win be voted for and no doubt
elected at the next meeting OF the Central Com
mlttee at Beethoven Hall, and make the most
powerful political organization ever formed In this
city exclusively Of one foreign element i q
The NiDeteenth ward enrolled 500 members and
the Twenty-hrst ward 1910 members.
One OF the most important rules OF this 0rganiza-
ton Is that should any delegate be elected or
appointed to q public position or Oftice he shall be
compelled to resign his place as delegate to- the
Central Committee -"
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A NATIONAL BENEFAoToR.

The Late Alexander Lorman Initiating
George Penbsdy-3170,0O0 BeQuenthed to
Charitable Neutrality-suspicious. riding Intcg.
rify ind Length Of Service. PiI
BALTIMORE Nd, JAN 10, 1872
Tne will Of the late Alexander Lorman, whose
estate Is valued at ST. 1850 contains the following
requests TO charitable institutions In this city:The
Blind Asylum, 100000; Baltimore Orphan Asylum,
$4,000; Aged women's Home, $4,000; Aged Mems
Home, $4,000; Union Orphan Asylum 10000;
Church home and Infrmary, $4,000; Frendless,
Hope Retreat $4,000; Manuel Labor school, $l0,00O
Boys Home Society, $40, 100; Poor Association,
$4,000; Maryland state Bible society, $4,000. u \ :
10 Mr.. Edward Roberts, Tor many years the con.
ndential clerk OF Mr.. L0rman, bequest Of el2 000
together WIN all Of MS '"rniture wines, plate,
paintings, &c.
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OBJ TT q A n r.

Richard King. British Army Courier mt
Natal, Africa.
Advices from Durham, Natal, Cape OF Good Hope,
dated on the oath OF November. 1871, announce the
death of the above named famous colOnist IN the
following words:- ,
COlonists and Europeans are familiar with the
name OF Richard King, the Natal hero, who in 1s42
made his gallant ride to the Cape, and was the
means OF sending speedy snccor to the beeagered
British troops here. The brave man died on the
10Th inst, oil epilepsy, at hts residence at the ISL
pingo. He mad made preparations 10 start for the
diamond fields, and was TO leave this month. The
Town Council Of Durham have passed o resolution
bearing testimony 70 the services he rendered to
Natal in the time OF her greatest need, and EXPRESS
Ing sympathy with his surviving relatives. In
Marizburg q movement has been set on foot TO
erect memorial to his memory. GA.
This Is what the NercIAV says OF him:-"In Mr..
Richard King, who died at I5iping0 on the 10th
inst, Natal has lost one OF her earliest and her
bravest pioneers. In the year l842 when the small
garrison Of British troops and the small community
OF British settlers stationed at DurOan were belea-
surrender and starvation stared them In the face
succor did not come Mr. King volunteered to ride
overland to the Cape frontier with dispatches Mr..
u. q. Cato our present Port Captain took him
across the bay, and the brave hearted messenger
performed this journey OF 800 miles. through I'M
known and savage country, In nine days. Reinforce
ments at once were sent and the colony was saved.
Such an exploit this links the Of ITS doer for
ever with the history or his country, and although
Mr. King tn subsequent years Gid much good ser.
he Will be best known to Prosperity as the man
who then saved Natal. A large attendance at his
funeral bore tes timOny to the thorough respect
In which the deceased was held.
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william, II. smith.

We are informed through teegraphio despatch
from San Francisco OF the death OF this veteran
actor. MIR. Smith was born in Wales, and came to
this country at an early age making his first ven,
ture before the footilghts wnea SOY. lie became
for many years the position or stage manager.
Latterly he has been connected with the California
Theatre. lie was the latner OF Mrs. Sedley Brown,
the actress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-20

Major J. A. Pullen. formerly of the National Ex-
press Company New York, Troy and Montreal Ex-
press IInel died on Sunday, January H. at his
resdence In Tarrytown, alter lingering Illness.
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A veternu ct ParIi. mert.


> Death has just carried on venerable English
country gentlemen, who was probably the very
Oldest ex-member OF the House OF Commensurate.
Charles Tyrell Of Eastwood and Clipping, sunolk.
He was within few days OF completing me ninety.
sixth year OF his age. The deceased gentleman was
son Of the late Rev. Charles Tyrei, and cousin Of
Mr. Edmund Tyrell, OF Clipping Hall. who was High
Sheriff OF suffolk IN l71A Born IN tue year
l776, he took his Bachelors degree at
Emanuel College. Cambridge, three years
before the beginning Of the present century.
He was one OF the oldest magistrates and
deputy ieuteuants OF Suffolk, OF which county
he served ~ High Sheriff IN the year IN which the
battle OF Waterloo was fought. He sat In Parlia-
ment m the liberal Interess for has native county
IN lS3032 and represented the western division OF
tnat county in the nrst relormed ParlIamenk1 Early
IN the present century II not before tne end Of the
last ne held comm sslOn IN the West SufYOlK mill
TIA aud IN the Suffolk volunteers, ana ct his death
was probably the Oldest member at once OF the
university 0l Cambridge and OF tine British militia
and volunteer force3 Tie deceased gentleman
who was twice married, has left an eldest son and
successor to his estates who is not very far short
oil seventy years OF age. t ait' 4iJ1
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Rear Admiral q. G. Dent, British Navy.
From England we have an announcement OF the
death Of retired Rear Admiral Charles Ualmady
Dent Royal Navy. As midshlpman OF the Ache
he was present at Cadiz in 1sle and Of the
Imperieuse and In her boats at the TAX
ing Of fort and convoy in the Gulf
OF Salerno In 1911; was at the capture Of armed
vessels and convoy at Palinuro and Languia; CAP.
ture OF Port d'Anzo IN 1872 ana at the reduction
OF Genoa. He was mate Of the Minden at the battle
Of Algers when he was wounded When lieuten-
ant OF the Eden ne greatly distinguished himself In
her boats IN several actions with the pirates in the
Persian Gulf during 1890. When senior lleuten.
ant OF the Espiegle he captured with two boats q
pirate OF superior force in the West Indies Admi-
raj Dent married IN 1889 Lady Selma Araoella Lucy
Hastings, second daughter Of Francis eleventh Earl
OF Huntington, BY his first wife, Frances, daughter
Of the Rev. Richard Challoner Cobb rector Of Great
MARROW, Bucklnghumshire, t''Aft
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Sir Edwn ard r.. Gage, hart.
Sir Edward RoKewode Gage, Bart, died. January
g. AT his residence In Seymour street. London. The
Baronet was second son Of Sir Thomas Gage,
seventh baronet, by his wife, Lazy Mary Anne,
eldest daughter or Valentine, first Earl OF Kenmare
He was born March 20, 1872, consequently ne was
IN his sixteth year. Sir Edward was formerly in
army. lie succeeded ms brother, Sir Thomas Roke-
wode Gage, eighth baronet In 1859, who in ls43 had
assumed the additional surname and arms OF Roke-
w0de, by royal sign manual, under the will OF his
uncie, Mr.. John cage RoAewode, OF Goldman Hall,
SUFFOLK. sD 7---'.
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General Sir >. A. Hope. G. o. b.

General Sir j. A. Hope, G. O. b.
The above named British officer died at Balgowan
House, near Cheltenham, on the 9th Of January.
General Hope was eghty.ive years Of age at the
time OF his decease. He entered the army In Janu.
AIRY, 1900. and served with the expedition to
Hanover in 1866; to Zealand in 1907 Including the
siege OF Copenhagen 70 Sweden in 1908, in Portugal
and Spain In 1859. including the action at Lugo
aud battle OF Corunno; win the expedition to
Walcheren In 1903, the Penlnsular campaigns lom
ISL 70 the end Of that war IN 1914 Including the
battle OF Barr0sa, siege Of Ciudad Rodrigo,
covering the siege OF BadaJ0z, AFFAIRS
IN IN y. iront Of Salamanca and at Osma;
battle OF Victoria, siege OF San Sebastian,
passages Of the Bidassoa, Gave d'Oleron and
Gave de Pau, ana the battles Of the Nivelle Nlve,
Orthes and Toulouse In the latter acting as assist.
ant adjutant general. He received the gold cross
and clasp for ms services at vlttora, Nvene NIve,
Orthos ana Toulouse, and the silver medal with
nye clasps Tor Corunna, Bussaco, Cludad Rodrigo
-baaesoz ana Salamanca. The General was appointed
colonel OF the Ninth regiment Of loot In February
1S4s, and IN further recognition OF his services was
created q Grand Gross OF the Order or the Bath in
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ing on the business OF an abortionlst, her house
being the Recognized headquarters for all women
vislted BY females, who came very mysteriousy,
and, after remaining q few hours, went away.
Finally she was indicted BY the Grand Jury for car
rying on the business OF an aportionist. She was
acted for Two political leaders, whose names are
well known throughout the land. These two lndlct-
mens were never tried, because the witnesses were
spirited away. ~ TJ
Business sss.ospering with her she removed to the
west side or Broadway, few doors above Clinton
avenue, into retlred-looklng house, before the
door Of winch grew tnree large elms, whose dense
OF the dwelling concealed from the passor-by all
traces OF the crime daily committed inside the
house, While living on Broadway her two children
attended private school kept BY an excellent
woman, who, on one occasion, demonstrated with
Mrs Burleigh for the terrible lie sne was leading
and oil the danger she was continually running or
replica nj have no fear for snoad any thing occur
/ can send for TWO doctors ana a coroner ana ON
their testimony can have the matter closed up at
once.n
We next hear OF her at No. 90 Howard street.
where she has apparently done q profitable and
thriving business, no doubt sending many poor
unfortunate female to her final home as IN the case
OF Maggie Camp1ell; for, despite the testimony TO
the contrary, the public believe the woman Camp.
bell came 10 her death by abortion performed by
'.Mrs. DIR. Burleigh"--the name the Doctress as
suined on removing 10 Howard street. At THIS place
she won her great reputation as succe:srui
ssDortionst, and her house was known througnout
HER ACQUAINTANCE WITH MR. THOMSON
Possessing al Intelligent face, dark eyes, q
p apa mgure, and dressing IN elegant costume
s wnooN was woman That attracted attention
board one OF the river steamboats, bound for
a Tv" , iVrh, wm,le she was living on BroadwaL
room on e boat nas ANA hsy occupied ne
meeting, she claimed, was a little giri On her re-
'uin hVhe' having ascertalned the name and resi-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19
a Word TO the Tribune.

The South has made great sacrifices in this
campaign, but if there be truth. honor, or
gratitude in man, she should have strong
friends hereafter at the North. The New York
Tribune, which is a power in the State, CON-
menting on the result, says that it did believe
the day had come in which "the war wasted,
tax plundered, debt-coverad, half bankrupt
South should be cheered with well grounded
hope of honester rule and brighter days, where
In the carpet bagger shall cease to plunder as
the Ku- u-Klux Khan have long since ceased to
alarm and outrage. 1t did seem to US that the
time had fully come for National Reconcilia-
ton, whereby the destinies ofthe South should
be confded to the better portion Of her people
OF beth races, and the master spirits of such
travesties OF Republican rule as South Carolina
and Arkansas be made to quail under the frown
OF Federal authority, and either reform their
ways or relinquish their abused power
Let the Tribune stand by its position. Let
it work as q National paper, not iusensible
to what the South has done in the late canvass.
and it may still be able to realize some of it's
rational and patriotic hopes.-NortoM Rsrgin-
ian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19
The Brides Farewell.

The hour has come, the parting hour,
That bears me from my home,
On bonded knees I've sought for power
To stem this grief alone.
And must each tie that fondly binds
be severed now forever;
And mouder meath oblivions shrine?
o, God forbid it ever.
But distance now must hold each heart
In loves unyielding chain,
And hush With hope the tears that start,
And soothe the parting pain.
go to share the fate Of one
On whom look with pride,
AND Cod will deign to smile upon
A fond and trusting Bride.
When far from dear and cherished ones,
pll sit me oft alone;
Memory O er the past will run
And wait me back to home.
Pll think me then of hours gone by
Of childhood's sunny scenes,
How swift those golden years have fed
Like summers suniit beams.
Ny girlhood days-they, too. are o'er
Each idle vision fed;
Still memory's richly laden store
Sweet recollections shed
A holy sunshine DER the past;
And hopeful dreams unfold
The happy influence that it cast
Around my wakening soul.
But loi the parting hour is here,
l cannot linger now,
I'll strive to hide each rising fear,
And soothe my throbbing brow.
But parting throws a saddening spell,
And calls the glistenlng tear;
As silently lisp farewell
To those hold so dear,
But hush my heart; cast out each thought
That whispers of regret,
Though fate has called on US to part,
Fond hearts will not forget
They will bear me in their evening prayer
To mercy's glittering throne;
And guarded safe by angels care,
I'll dream me oft of home.
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POETRY.
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
ANNIE'S WISH.

DEAR ANNIE-let me breathe for you thought
Which oft is present when the young and fair
Are by the current of the ages caught,
And drifted toward the waiting sea Of care.
And this it is that when your ''barque" is near
ing
The 'headland" where your river meets the sea
That pilot be on board, who nothing fearing.
Once calmed the waves of troubled Gallileel
And that the 'sous" on board be good and pure,
No sin to draw the rulers anger down,
The port made out, the clearance all secure,
The headlight brighter for the seasons frown.
The ''log-books" show true reckoning and the
sail
Be taught, and trim, to please the masters"
eye,
Then you may sing your anthem in the gale
Your "shore-songs" in the "Haven" by-and-by.
MARY MAXWELL SMYTHE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

A commendable anxiety is maniseated By a.
portion of the Southern press and people to
attract to their vicinity an immigration from
Alsace and Lorraine. The eredentiais Of these
people are devotion to principle and loyalty to
the instincts Of patriotism They would fnd
among the Huguenots of Virginia and South
Carolina descendants Of compatriots who were
distinguished By the same characteristics. and
who are row among the FIRST citiz,ns Of the
South. They are an acquisition TO be coveted
by the South, particularly at the beginning of
the new era. in developing her manufacturing
interasts and rasources
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-19

The New York Tribune has the following
paragraph upon the effect upon Virginia ofthe
road.
When the noble State of Virginia shall be
belted with iron roads connecting agricultural
and mineral regions with shipping ports, peg
pie will begin to understand the hidden wealth
OF the country. Something has already been
done in vari Gus directions, whereof an oficiaI
report elsewhere printed makes mention. Tho
coal trade OF Virginia and West Virginia is just
on the eve OF Development; it promises great
things.