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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-29
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE.

An Educated Gentleman Takes Poison
Interesting Letters TO EEis Father and
Children.
On Monday afternoon Coroner Young received
information that Mr. John w. Bushnell, a man
some forty years of age, who had boarded at 1873
Hudson street for the last eight months, hao been
found dead in bed, but no suspicious of a violent
death seemed then to exist. Yesterday DR..
Marsh, in making q postmortem examination,
found that Mr.. Bushnell had swallowed dose
of Paris green, and the poison caused DEATH
It also appeared that the deceased an edu-
Gated and refined gentleman, had been en-
ployed in an auction establishment at s4s
Hudson street, but for some reason had left thel
aud was watching for employment elsewhere.
Being out OF money and having no substantial
friends In the city he longed reach his home in
Winchester, Va where hs family ana friends
reside: but he had not the necessary means at his
command He therefore rashly resolved on self
destruction, and swallowed the fatal draught,
Before committing the deed Mr.. Bushnell wrote
two touching letters, one addressed to his father,
other 10 Ella and J. u. Bushnell, Winchester Va
Below viii he found copies of the letters which
were written in bold, business-like hand-
LETTER TO his FATHER.
9iS lupsoY STREET, New York
sake lorglve me; remember when we parted you said
thought differently though suppose You "pS @i pI he cor
rect On how my heart beeds tha, Ieannot see your
u Heaven You know not what troubles | have had in
New York can say, though, that have done nothing
IN violation OF law or to the injury Of any one but 10
work in n subbascurnt uuder tyrannca men from
morning until night has afflicted me, God only knows
insultcd often, and sick frequently consequently
gave 1t up, and now have neither money nor friends
There are some who perhaps would be friends but am
too Respondent to ask them avors: and as ] have no
longer home upon earth will seek one in Heaven
Your afiectioNate son, j. w RJjSINEII
lie and make my dear little ones feel thai am
better o. was no account TO them, though loved them
with fathers love. VI n
LETTER TO his CHILDREN
OFFICE OF J. W. c. Co, 3iS HupsoS STREET
NEW YORK Cry, N. Y.
DFAR CHfLnRvS-I have doubt ere YOU receive this
] will be no more; but hero am without friends or
money; neither stay, and therefore have
come TO the conclusion that am a nuisance upon this
oarih and viii therefore leave IL, with the hone that
viii join your mother, brother ana sister in heaven with
other friends before Please be good children aud
forgive me and pray for me, and hope meet Won in
heaven. Your afectionate and perhaps lost father
j. W. BUSHNELL.
Mr.. Bushnell Is thought to have been dead two
days when discovered ana as the body was much
decomDosed it was sent to the Morgue. The letters
have been forwarded TO the persons to whom they
We're addressed.
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SICKNESS AND DEATH AT SEA
Tho Corpse OF . Child Abandoned by the
Fsrents-CorOner's Investig ation-Re.
cO,nmendation by the Jury,

The Corpse or . Child Abandoned by the
rsrenss-Coromer's Investig ation-He.
co'nmendation by the Jury.
coroner keenan, yesterday afternoon investi-
eated the case OF Jost Wry, a German child, two
ana one-half years Of age who was found dead on
BOARD the emigrant ship Europa, foot Of Jefferson
street, East Hver, few days ago, the corpse hav-
lug peeh abandoned by the parents Immediately
upon their coming ashore. 1t Is supposed they left
at once for their destination in the Western coun.
try The bark, although carrying over four bun.
dred passengers had no surgeon on board and
consequently, there was great suffering omono
the poor emigrants. Below win be found n cow
OF Captain Pichler's testimony and the verdict ri
the jury
August Pichler captain OF the bark Europa arrived
in this city May II from Bremen having on board Al
steerage and second cabin passengers says that
is the largest number Of passengers that he ever
carried; had great many children; had twelve
deaths on board; the first was child about five
years old; the next was an old man, who died
suddenly; the next young man, who had
smallpox; the next was another old man, who died
measles; the next child eight days old, who was
born on the voyage and died In convusions; the
health and had the attendance OF midwife; next
a man, aged fortytwO years, VINO died suddenly
next two children, one born at the depot
pox and nursed the child; the body Of
deceased was found deserted by the parents there
were no complaints made by the passengers about
the food they had as much as they wanted Of soup,
bread and butter with prunes and apples; we car
ried no doctor; John T. Arens, OF Bremen, is the
owner OF the vessel; the German government, said
the captain. does not compel us to carry surgeon
the tonnage Of my vessel Is sos.
Wooster Beach, NJ D., examined the body of de-
ceased on board the bark and was OF opinion that
death ensued from measles DR.. Beach also exam
ined the vessel, which appeared to be in good or
der The bread used on board was also inspected
and found to be sweet.
The case was given to the jury, who after a short
elaboration, rendered the following
VERDICT.
'That Jost Wry came to his death by measles. We
also find that the bark Europa, on board Of which
deceased died, carried large number of passen-
gers without having physician to attend the Sick
and we recommend the matter to the proper au-
thOrities for investigation.
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THE GERMAN SCHUETzENFEsT.
Old and New World schuctxen Corps In
Friendly Rivairy-Brookls'n Presents n


The Brooklyn Schuetzen Corps, a body OF German
Americans who have been associated for festival
purposes for more than two years, have deter
mined TO leave this Continent the 29th OF June
to take part in the Fourth National Schuetzenfest,
which is to take place in Hanover, and to which the
Brooklyn corps have been cordially invited. With
that love OF 'ar play all aroundr which is so com
mendable feature in the German American festi-
walls, the Brooklyn corps have had prepared o very
handsome and valuable prize which they will take
with them and Willingly leave behind them when
they return to the land OF their adoption This they
do not because they have any desire TO re-
turn from the field of festive rivalry
empty handed, for they have no idea Of doing any
thing OF the Kind, bat simply because they DESIRE
az far as may be possible, 10 prevent any hard or
unpleasant feeling on the part OF their home taught
rivals when the superiority Of American bred
marksmen shall bring down the envicd emblens OF
excellence provided for the victors by the National
Association. And they have made an admirable
selection OF prize for their brethren. SIZE form
and material. The case which is eighteen inches
square, is covered with rich wine-coored velvet,
trimmed and 0rnamented with bands; feet
and shield of metal, heavily plated with
gold The interior design Is an American shield,
amounting in value to more than three hundred
dollars. This shield Is surrounded Ivy wreath OF
green leaves, which again Is ornarncntcd with
acorns in gold and silver. The prize entire cost
upwards oil four hundred dollars.
The Brooklyn corps, under their former captain,
y. Aldgood, one of their founders, win all attend
the festival In Germany, their present captain
(Hanandl not being able to leave. Their departure
ton by their associate organizations here, who,
together with our citizens generally, and without
distinction OF nationality, Will heartily btS them
bon coydve, honorable mention and safe return.
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COURT or APPEALS.
Decision

ALBANY, May 49, 1872.
The following decisions have been rendered In
the Court OF Appeas:-
Judgments affirmed, with costs-Laning vs. The
New York Central Railroad Company; Rrickner
vs. Same Heating vs. Same; Sheridan vs.. Andrews !:
O'Riiey w. McChesney; Eighth National Bank vs.
Fitch, Sheriff, &C. Southwick vs.. Southwick
Judgments reversed and new trials granted, costs
to abide event-Delevan Vs. Duncan; Babcock vs..
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Com
pany; Jones VS.. Schreyer
Judgment OF the supreme Court at General Term
reversed, and Judgment on the report OF referee
far az il adudges that tho plaintiff is not entitled
to the reversal or extension OF the lease MS de-
manded, affirmed with costs In this Court and In the
Court below-The Western transportation Com
pany VI. Lansing.
Judgment modified by striking out the extra A.
lowance OF costs, and as modified affirmed without
costs in this Court to either party-The Oneida
National Bank of Utica VS.. Stokes.
Judgment OF the Supreme Court of General Term
reversed, and Judgment on report of referee az
frmed with costs-Dininny vs.. The New York and
New Haven Railroad Company.
Motion denied, with $40 costs-Solon VS.. McCon-
vile.
Court Of Appeals Calendar.
ALBANY, N. Y, May %, 1872.
The following is the Court Of Appeals calendar for
Nav g0.-NOa. AL oSl. oiO SC4 81 40. 23o
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THE BOARD OF APPORTIoNMENT.

The Board Of Apportionment, which has been
sitting at intervals for several weeks past held q
protracted session yesterday at the Comptroller's
office. The proceedings were not open to the pub
lie but the following is rds,nn6 OF the business
transacted:-
In pursuance of the authority conferred on the
Board by section A, chapter $50, Laws OF 1871, the
Comptroller authorized by resolution OF the
Board, to issue the following bonds and stocks,
from time to time at rates Of interest not exceed
ing seven per cent wiz
Additional new Croton AIucduct stock, TO meet
works ................. 100000
City parks improvement fund stock, to meet the
requirements the Department Of Public Parks 100000
Department Of Parks Improvement bonds to meet
acquisitions OF the Department of Public Parks,
dated April ana 20 fs72 Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
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COURT QE GENERAL SESSIONS.
A brutal Assault Upon an Dnioer--The
Assatiant Sent to the state Prison for
Ten Years.

Before Recorder Hacxett.
The trial Of Edward Keller charged with beating
ohcer Bernard Tully with q club on tie Goth Of
February, intending to Nil him, was concluded yes
:erday
The prisoner testified In his own behalf and said
mat when the officer came into the saloon to arrest
INN ne used vile language and drew his pistol,
mtinmIeupon ne (Keeer hit him two or three times
,sn ai a. cruz, but, did net intend to KIN him. In
noppH ~ questions put TO him by Mr. Fellows Keller
Se mat ne was ever convicted in the Gene raj
'' MI ~ or served term in tie State Prison.
IN, ny Distlct Attorney caled Captain Jiman 30
rue =, s iact out the Court was compelled by the
,Sa ~ Jaw 70 refuse the admission of The evidence
,h prosecuting attorney having asked tie prleoner
lateral matter ' 0N"n3lhauoh On COZ
handsolnr,e Fellows In his address 70 the jury. paid
posee opn .il9ute 70 the general efficiency OF tha
fbem fro ~, ana called upon the Jury 10 profcct
aa oi. VIZ hlurderOus attacks Of sncu ruclns
r,o t ~. W. proved 10 be BIZ tho evidence ~
ana .sr1 , verdict ofguty oil An assault
Snn, naeteI{ Win intent TO KIN ana Ala naeo,1nr
oou ih 70 me state Prison fog len yeatg
Time" end Eternity, case.
Nora Flanagan was urea upon charge a .,.s,,,.,
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90 into Joseph'a room for several hours; she didn't
house two days she became very ugly to him; she
gave Joseph jelly after had gone out; IL made him
objected, and we quarrelled; took the syrup away
from her; gave him spoonful, and he wanted to
inside; his throat sweled up; Hannah Ann threat
ened to cut Joseph's throat; she said she would Kill
them that owned the property, and then she would
have all; she did not go near him when he was
dying; she wouldn't believe it; he was complaining
for weeks before he was taken sick.
The investigation will be continued to-day.
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COURT or OYER AND TEHMlNEa.
nm e. Byrnc Admitted to Bail,

Before Judge Ingraham.
This Court yesterday, on application OF Mr.. Will
Ham F. Howe, admitted Ann f. Byrne to bail in
$4,000. II win be remembered that she was con-
victed Of manslaughter by abortion, and new
trial granted by the Supreme Court General Term.
The bail was allowed on the ground that the Dis
trct Attorney had not appealed TO the Court OF APP
peals, and that the principal witness against her
could be found. Mr.. Isaac Kropp, OF 1876 Clinton
street became her bondsman.
Stokes Counsel.
Mr. John D. Townsend has been added to the
Stokes counsel His lawyers now are John Nc
Keon Lyman Tremain, Henry Daily and John d.
Townsend. They say they win be ready to go on
with the trial on the third Monday of next month.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married..

DAyENPoRT-GAUTIER.-On Tuesday, May g. by
the Rev. ii. u. Montgomery ID. d., at the residence
OF the BRIDES brother, JOHN DAVENPORT, OF STAN
ford, Conn.,, to HELEN S., daughter Of the late Dr.
Thomas b. Gautier.
MAsoN-HEBgERD-A the residence OF the BRIDES
parents, in Seneca Falls, NJ Y, on Wednesday, May
%, by the Rev. J. ID. Krum, CHARLES w. MASON to
Miss MARY LOUISA HEBBERD daughter of r. N. Heb
bcrd, Esq, formerly OF New York.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the residence OF
the bride, Philadelphia, Pa, on Thursday May 49,
by the Rev. P. H. Henson, WILLIAM +. MACDoNoUGH
Of New York, to ANNIE ]. ENGELMAN, ofPhiladelphia
OGDEN-GREENE.-On Tuesday, the 2sth inst, ut
the Church of the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn, by the
Rev. Charles H. Hall, HERBERr G. OGDEN, United
States Coast Survey, to MARY A.. daughter Of
Joseph w. Greene, Esq, Of Brooklyn.
ST. JOHN-SHERRY.-At st. Paul'S church, Nor
walk, Conn.,, on Monday, May 81 1872, by the Rev.
VIM. Cooper Mead, d. d., CHARLES Il. ST. JOHN to
Miss SusANv, youngest daughter OF Charles Sherry,
Esq, all of Norwalk
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wednesday, the 22d
inst at the residence of the BRIDES parents, Pat
erson, N. j., by the Rev. John NJ. Hefferman, Az
PHoNsE WALTER, Of France, to CLARIsE MATHILDE,
daughter of Alfred Petremont.
WIIsoN-ToRRENs.-O Saturday, May 25,.by the
Rev. George Y. Gray, rector Of Trinity church,
Bayonne City, N. j., JOHN 3. WILSON, Milwaukee,
Wis., eldest son Of the late John Wilson, Ballymena
Ireland, to MARTHA JANE ToRRENs, Clooney Ter
race, Waterside, Londonderry, Ireland.
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THE COUR T S.

The Abortionist Ann E. Byrne, Admitted to
Bail-Stozes counsel-What Constitutes Own
ership in Stolen eoupons-Important Deci-
sion Business in the General Sessions.
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SUPREME CeusT-cnaMBESS.

Decisions.
BY Judge Brady.
John Neal ct al. VS. AdOph Boet ct al.-Judgment
SOr the plaintiff on the demurrer.
In the Matter of the Commissioners of the Central
Pafk.-0rdcr settled.
In the Matter of the American Insurance Com
pany Of New Yoik.-Granted
BY Judge Leonard.
Miller vs. Miller.-Granted.
By Judge lngraham.
Reynor ct al. VS.. Benedict ct al-Mcmoranda Tor
counsel.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
On Thursday, May 80 1872, Court will be held rom
ten A. M. till twelve NJ, when nothing but ex parte
business VIII be heard.
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NLBANY, n. T., My II 1877.
The following is the Court Of Appeals calendar fOr
May 20 Nos. $751; Isl, 333, 24o, Sea, SO, 800, $50.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
Jersey lightning.

Jersey lightning is cider brandy, three
hours old, still born, and quicker than a
flash. The juice IL drunk raw by all old
sports, and makes a premonitory and
kissing noise az it winds down the throat,
like an old shee goose setting on eggs, or
hot iron stuck into ice water. Three
horns day of this Ticker will tan mans 5
interior in six months so that he kan
svallo' alive six-footed crab, feet fust.
and not vast wink.
1t don't fat man (cider don't) like
whiSkee doz, but FUCKERS him up like
fried potatoes. If man can survive the
fust three years of Jersey lightning, he IL
safe then for the next rs years to come,
and keeps looking every day more like
three year old peper-pod, hotter and hot
ter. An old cider brandy drinker will
steam, ina sudden shower of rain, like a
pile of stable manure, and hiz breth smells
like the bunghole of a rum cask lately
emptied. When Jersey lightning il fhst
born it tastes like bileing turpentine and
cayenne, half and half, and will raise
blood blister on pair Of old cowhide
bregans in fifteen minutes, and applied
eternally will cure rumatism or kill the
patient, forgot which The first horn a
man takes of this Ticker will make him
think he has swallowed a gaslight, and he
will go out. behind the barn and try to die,
but kant. The eyes ov an old cider
brandyist looks like deep gashes cut into
a ripe tomato, hiz noze IL the komplection
OF half boiled lobster, and the grizzle in
his gullet sticks out like an elbo in a tin
loader. The more villainous the drink,
the more inveterate are thoze who drink.
l kant tell you whether cider brandee
viii shorten an old suckers DAYS or not,
for they generally outlive all the rest ov
the naburs, and die just az soon az the old
tavern stand changes hands and is opened
on temperance principles One bottle ov
sassaparilla or ginger popp is az fatal to
these old fellers az rife ball il tew bed
bugg.-,Iosh Billings.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
The La Porte ARGUS on
RAFTING.

| We do not intend to devote much of
our valuable time and space, in answer
ing the lntemperate article in last weeks
argus, IN reply to one in the REPUBLI-
CAN the week previous. A few weeks
since Mr.. Bender, then senior editor
wrote and published an article upon the
subject of publishing a sheriff sale. in a
case in which he was attorney for the
party having the advertisement to nav
for. Mr.. B. wanted the sheriff to publish
the sale in the REPUBLICAN-the sheriff
refused to do it, and Mr.. Bender,s client
was compelled to pay considerably more
Than Mr. b. thought was just. The arti
Gle published in the REPUBLICAN did not
concern the editor of the Ary11s in the
most remote degree. The editor of the
Stark County Ledqer, a lawyer, and a
pretty good kind of fellow, as LAWYERS
go, thought it a first rate chance to get off
something pretty spicy although he had
room for little else in his paper but legal
advertisements, which constitute the
chief support of that paper. The Argus,
copied the Layers article, endorsed it
and was made happy by having so much
good reading matter in his paper. Mr..
Bender, supposing that the Argus had
something of reputation for talent and
respectability, felt somewhat irritated by
the unprovoked interference, answered
the 4'yus sharply. The Argus, in reply
exhibits trait in the character of its ed
ltor, that we should have very much pre-
ferred had never been exposed. There is
a swagger about the style of the article
that does not become him.
The 4ryps will probably, in time,
learn that in well regulated printing of
flee, the proprietors, if they do success
tul business, will find very little time to-
spare, from their own business, in which.
TO regulate that Of their neighbors.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
Teachers Institute.
lcoNTINUED.
FRIDAY, A. NJ, Dec 1. II.
SCHOOLS. ITS ADVANTAGES Ry
ICoNTINUED.1

FRIDAY, A. NJ, Dec. 1. III
GRADING SCHOOLS. ITS ADVANTAGES p
MR.. CHASE.
1t restricts the desire of pupils to carr,
the study of branch to excess. Th
graded system requires the pupil to Civ
about the same attention to each brancl
OF education. 1t is objected to on th,
ground that it would produce none bu
moderate men. The object of the com
mon schools is to give the rldiments O
education to each scholar, that they NAV
MI their place in life intelligently-np
to prepare them for any profession.
1t is impossible to secure perfect at.
tendance. When pupil is absent a long
tlme, he loses 50 much that he must com
menee again. Country schools NAV be
graded; but it is not the business of the
teachers. Trustees should do it and they
can make it obligatory They can estab-
llsh the number of classes and how far
they Shall each go. Grading depends on
The number and efficiency of pupils. Gra-
ding OF teachers depends on their expert
ence. Officers of schools are not all edu-
Gated
At the close of each term thorough
examination should be had, and pupils
required to come up to certain average
or be placed in alower class. Some teach
ers will not put pupil back. Teachers
should have a correct record of pupils
IN different classes in which they be-
long. Pupils are stimulated by know
ing they must work to keep up if
they have any pride. Some pupils
Will rot study during the term :;
but at examination attend all in a iutteT
These are influenced by examination.
Officers who are not very well educated
do not know just how they should do
but IN time they will improve and under
stand theoretically what the common
school should be. There is no reason
why common schools should not he
brought up to others-not immediately.
OF course; but, if people look to improve
ment, at some time. He did not advise
an Immediate change Every teacher
should, ifpossible, attend Normal schools.
Ii they cannot, they should read different
authors. They can purchase books and
can study Teachers must have more in
dustry, and take more interest in their
profession. 1t is the young man who
works, that is to make the mark. Teach
ers should talk about graded schools to
the different persons. 1t may take years
to get them to believe in it. 1t may take
number OF years to get wages raised and
system used Classify pupils as well as
possible. Do not let system drive pupils
from school.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11


PERsoNAL.-Our esteemed friend. +
Mattingly, now of the Bourbon Mirror,
for many years editor of the Marshall
County REPUBLICAN, and head and front
of the Republican party in Plymouth,
favored us with the presence of his smil-
ing countenance on Monday morning
last. He reports fair prospect for sue
cess IN his new enterprise We were a
little surprised to hear him say that he
is not attached to any political organiza-
ton. We know what that means in Mis-
sourl-Possum party, or the passive
Dimocrats, who want to beat Grant, by
stirring up discord in the Republican
ranks, take that dodge; but of course we
cannot attribute such motives to so posi-
tive, honorable, fearless PARTISAN as Mr..
Mattingly
By the way, he said he was not quite
SO full OF Bourbon Monday morning, as
he was on New Years day; to which
fact We were indebted for his agreeable
call