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BURIAL OF NIKE MADDEN.
An Old Pugilist Gone 10 HIS Last Rest
ing Place.

An Eu& hAhse UOmc ~ kAbb A<AsN hesSs
ing Place.
Ihat brave old English boxer, Nike Madden, was
borne to his last resting place In Brompton Gene
terry on Wednesday, November 81. Referring to
the funeral rites, Belrs Lite OF the 3oth ult. says:
''If the number OF sportsmcn who thronged the
entrance OF the chapel while the funeral service
was being read over the deceased was any criterion
OF the estimation in which Madden was held by
tAOse best acquainted with him, 1t certainly must
have been consolation to his relatives. Among
the many sport ng men and brother pugilists who
were present to testify their respect, we
may mention the veteran Jenny shaw, that
old fancier Bill George and his son. old Bill Brown
of Chelsea; Mr.. Fletcher, Alec Reed (the Chelsea
Snob), Professor Jones, Tommy Hogan, Dan Dis
more (s0n Of old DAM J. and w. Lcnnard, X. Dead
man, w. Howels, Young Horn and "PugRy.r
Messrs. Franks Edmonds and Kirk were also
among those present. Those who followed In the
first carriage were his only son. James, and MIS-
brothers Jeremiah, Dennis and John; while In the
second followed stephen better known as Jenny,
the pr0tsg6 OF Jem Burns) and his son, Tom M'kel.
vey and Mr. Sattleby. The grave Is not situated
Jackson but Is a little to the right OF the centre
Brompton station The immense crowd gathered
round the grave listened with the greatest decorum
TO the service, and took last look ut tho conln of
enc OF the boldest, and at the same time most re-
spected, VI British pugiiists.
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PIGEON SHOOTERS.

James Ward, the One-armed champion shootist,
OF Canada, issues the following challenge to the
crack shots Of Amcrica:-
TORONTO, Dec. 7, 1872
will shoot against Ira A. Paine fifty single pigeons
each trap and handle out Of the same lot Of birds
500 aside, will shoot at nifty snow birds and fifty
pigeons each for $500 aside II not accepted will shoot
against man in America at 100 snow birds each for
$500 side, Canada rules to govern the shooting will
shoot at three weeks notice and furnish all birds free II
the shooting comes Oft at Toronto or will shoot Mt Buff
falo II the birds furnished BY sending 500 for
felt any responsible in Toronto win immc lately
it. and II am TO shoot Buffalo send forfeit
good man there. JAMES WARD.
Captain Bogardus met with severe and painful
accident by the accidental discharge OF his gun at
Elkhart, Ill. on the 9th inst, While out hunting.
The gun was lying across his lap ana the joltng
OF the wagon threw 1t against the wheel, causing
Ii to discharge, the whole charge passing through
the thick ana upper part OF his thigh, making
very ugly wound six inches long by one and q half
inches deep, just grazing the bone. The Captain
physician assures him that he will not be able for
active duty under three months.
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SUPREME couar-ralAl TEax-PAT 2.

Salaries OF Police justices and Their
Clerks.
Before Judge Brady.
James E. Coulter, as is wen known, Is one OF the
Justices OF the Fourth police district. One OF his
clerks is James r. Coulter. The former claims that
he s entitled to $4,000 year, and the latter 5000
o year salary. Since september I, 1871, the Comp
troer has refused to pay Justice Coulter the full
amount claimed and since the 1st May last has paid
his clerk only at the rate OF So 600 year. Justice
Coulter has assigned his claim to Addison p Smith.
suit was brought against the city by the assignee
ana Justice COulter's clerk for the arrearages
claimed TO be due on these salaries. The suit came
mp on trial yesterday In this Court. IL was decided
mot to submit the matter to q Jury, but, the ques-
ton being simply legal one, to leave It 70 the de-
cision OF Judge Brady. This course was accord
inQlY taken.
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csvs1 or OYER AND TEnMlRtA.

Trials and Acqutttals-Pleas and Sem
tenccs-ClOthing for One or Stokes wit.
ncsscs.
Before Judge Ingraham
On the reassembling OF this Court yesterday
morning there was the usual large crowd in at
tendance, but the cases disposed Of were Of minor
Importance.
COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PRISONER.
: First in order, John Connolly, boy fourteen
years old, was arraigned Tor trial on q charge Of
snatching pocketbook containing $32 from Hon.
ora Donovan. Mr.. Abe II. Hummell cross-exam-
ined the complainant with such adr0itness that
she finally confessed she could not swear positively
TO the identity Of the accused. He also called wit
nesses to show the good character Of the boy. The
only point against the boy was his having $40 in
mis- possession at the time OF his arrest but this
was satisfactorily explained. The Judge ordered
his acquittal, but accompanied the same with
Teprimand.
]. Frost Adams was called upon to answer
charge Of violating the law in carrying brass
knuckles. Mr.. William F. Kfntzing showed that
s day %s to The
OF roughs, he had no intention Of using them. He
STILL ANOTHER AcQrIrTAL.
Patrick Lydon was tried upon an Indictment OF
felonious assault, the party alleged to be the vic
tim Of the assault being John Lannigan. The
evidence showed that there was an alteration be.
tween the two, but the charge was not sustained,
and the accused was accordingly acquitted.
William Preston and Preston Horen pleaded
guilty Of an attempt at burglary. They were sen
fenced to two years and six months in the State
Prison.
Louisa Maxwell and Bridget Murphy pleaded
guilty OF an attempt at shoplifiing. They were
given the same sentence.
Joseph Mason made like plea to the charge OF
grand larceny, and the, same punishment was also
meted out to him.
WINTER CLOTHES FOR THOMAS HART.
Thomas Hart viii be remembered as one OF the
witnesses in the Stokes trial. Ever since the COM
mencement OF the suit he has been confined In the
House OF Detention. Application was made for
winter suit OF clothes for him. Judge Ingraham
named the expenditure OF $50 for this purpose.
After the above order by the Judge, there being
no further business the Court adjourned until next
Monday.
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COURT Of GENERAL SESSIONS.
BEFORE Recorder uacket1

Before Recorder Hackett,
Assistant District Attorney sullivan conducted
the business OF the Court yesterday.
Mr. Charles Brooke moved for o new trial OF
saut with dangerous weapon with intent to do
bodily harm m to & man named e.! Maaoney After ter
papers and reserved his decision.
Grand Larceny.
Alexander White and Joseph Townsend were
tried upon q charge Of grand larceny. On the 10th
OF June Mr. Peter Dewitt had s241 worth OF cloth
Ing stolen from his room, Q portion Of which was
found In the possession OF the prisoners. The tes
timony against White was so strong that the jury
rendered verdict OF guilty against him, but there
Wc Sena
youth, was sent to the Pcnltentlary for three years
aud six months.
Alleged Manslnughter-A Boy Killed by
. Team or Horscs-The Driver Dis
charged.
The District Attorney made statement to the
Court relative TO an indictment against Michael
Hill, who was indicted for manslaughter in caus-
ing the death OF little boy named George Freely,
by running over him with team OF horses which
he was driving on the 27th OF January, 1872. He
was satisfied, after careful examination OF the
ligent and could not be convicted OF any ofence.
The prosecuting officer asked for note p'oseQui
on this indictment. His Honor granted the motion.
Acquittals.
SlcSmuuU SCuOeuUeTR was LTleu upon u Charge
OF larceny the allegation being that the 10th Of
October he stole lace curtains and carpet valued
at $93, the property OF John Lewis The accused
gave such an explanation to the jury as to satisfy
them OF his innocence and OF his good character,
and they rendered verdict Of not guilty without
leaving their seats.
David Schwartz was also acquitted OF charge
OF felOni0uS assault, the complainant being Henry
Miller, who swore that on the 18th OF September
the accused stabbed him in the back with chisel.
Schwartz testified that he was assaulted by Miller
and companion and that he used the chlsel to
defend himself.
Forgery or q Check Upon the West Side
Bank.
Thomas Hart was tried for forgery in the third
degree. The testimony showed that on the 9th Of
October the prisoner offered check for $40 to the
paying teller OF the West Side Bank, corner OF
Thirty-iourth street and Eighth avenue, purport-
ing to be signed by william King. 1t hap
pened that Mr.. w. King was IN the bank
at the time and when the check was
shown to him he pronounced Ii forgery. Hart
was detained and questioned as to where he got
the check He said that he got 1t from o man
named Samuel p King, whose name was endorsed
on the back OF the check. The prisoner attempted
to make his escape but was captured before he got
far from the bank.
Assistant District Attorney Sullivan crossexam-
iDed Hart at length.
Mr.. Charles Brooke presented legal objections to
by the Recorder, HIS Honor, however, intimating
that should there be conviction he would proba-
bly, grant new trial.
The jury rendered O verdict OF guilty; but on
motion or Mr.. Brooke sentence was postponed
until mis- argument for u new trial was heard.
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serve anewer within ten days from . service 0f
COPY Of tAis order on plaintiffs attorney.
Miller ve. kcCabe-Applcati0n granted.
Dawson va. Townsend.-Motion granted, without
Costs.
Norris vs. whttney.-Appncation granted.
Hegelem Vs. Hege1em.-Same.
Anna c. Hurtig vs.. August Hurtig.-Divorce
granted plaintin.
Davis VS.. Ree.-Motion denied without costs.
BY Judge Robinson.
Harrington, Administrative, vs.. Slbley.-Judg-
ment OF revival granted.
In the Matter Of the Petition OF Francis L.
Walker.-Order by default.
Sternberger vs.. McGoyern.-Judgnen for plain
till for specific performance.
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CRUSHED BIZ HIS OWN TRUCK.

About two weeks ago James Moroney, alabcrer,
twenty-three years OF age, while under the ndu-
ence OF liquor fell rom his truck at the Boulevard
and 10th street, the wheels passing over his
thigh, causing compound fracture Moroney was
street ana Tenth avenue, where death ensuod on
Thursday evening Coroner schrmer viii nold an
inquest on the body.
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avenue, was Knocked dswH In winian street and
robbed OF hts watch ana other vsiuabies. He SUD
sequently ascertained that the watch had been
pawned at the establishment of B. Levy 6l6 Hud-
son street, and swore out search warrant. The
case came up for adjudication before Justice Lad
with, at Jefferson Market. who decided that the
watch must go to the Property Clerk to await the
result OF 4 civil action.
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MARINE cOuRT-spEcAl TERM AND CHAMBERS.


BY Justice Tracy.
Walter S. Logan and Another vs.. Walter Keogh.-
Motion to open default granted.
X. H. Mayer vs. ]. H. Acknowledgement on de.
murrer. See memorandum In Clerks office.
Sanders ID. Bruce ct al vs.. Charles II. Nelson
Motion to vacate attachment granted.
Charles Gaesch va John COur.-M0tion denied.
Case set down for trial December II, 1872.
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THE COURTS.
Interesting Proceedings I'm the New
York and Brooklyn Courts.

A French Exraditiou Case-Interesting Gases In
the Court Of Oyer and Terminer--A Witness
In the Stokes Trial-The yumsl Estate
Litgation-salaries Of Police JUS
tces-Important to Real Estate
Drokers-Business in the Gen.
eral Sessions-Decisions.
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BODY IDENTIFIED,

The body Of the man found lying dead on the
track OF the Hudson River Railroad, at1o4th street
and North River, has been identified az that Of
Hugo Hayden, fresco painter. The body was re-
moved TO the Morgue. Where Deputy Coroner Cush.
man will make . post mOrtem examinations
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THE MAUD MERRILL MURDER
The Inquest Yesterday by
the Coroner. s.s5r
Affecting Scene In the 0ffice.-.i Maiden
Weeping in the Presence Of
Her Sisters Slayer.
THE TROUBLES OF A POOR MAGnALEN

Robbed Of Her Honestly Earned Wages by an
Uncle, She Adopts Life Of shame-He Still
Pursues Her and Demands the Wages Of
Her Shame While Protesting to Desire
Her Reformation-'Pay Ne $40
or I'll Have the House Pulled"
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COURT or APPEALS CALENDAR.

ALBANY. N. Y, Dec. l3, 1871
The following is the calendar OF the Court OF Ap-
peas for December 16:-Nos. s74, 505, 500, 54a and
seven other cases against the New York Central
and Hudson River Railroad Company; 34s. $40, All,
Ill.
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COURT Of COMMON pLEAs-eEAEaAl TERM.


BY Judges G. p. Daily, Robinson and Loew.
Robertson w. acknowledgement reversed, being
by the evidence.
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sUpstmf COURT -cnAasfsc.


BY Judge Barrett.
In the Matter Of John Pync Ell a--Gotion
granted.
Mckenzie VS.. Malone. Reference ordered to hear
aud determine.
Ihe leopic &c, Ihomas Godwin vs. The Ameri-
inspect the return and take copy thereof II he
desires, and the motion can stand over for reargu-
nent upon the third Monday calendar.
william NJ Floss John Makewen. Proceed
ings dismissed, without costs.
In the Matter OF the Petition Of J. Quinlan, re-
ceiver.-Appcation granted.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of A. G. Hull ct al
Order granted.
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HORSE NOTES.

The following Is list OF trottng horses that have
beaten 2:3o during the past trotting season.
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by Judge Larremore
following vs.. Pringle--Appication denied, With
cut prejudice and without costs.
Achert vs.. McCool-Anidavit required.
James dc Zea We, The Mayor Sc.--Tuaqment
vacated aud set aside, with leaye 10 defendants to
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syplniol cuuaI-srfcILL I[an.
COURT Or COMMON plsas-spsCill TERM.

nv Judge Curtis
William Koenig vs., Adam stcckelct al.--Findings
settled.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1872-07-18

hams pita h eFa ail ringing ail
ls5 uela35as Lag great undertaking
image o. lively staa delightful
Icancr ld auplb bed Goddard
aad athof ahile dancing before
his minds eye Nou u this Is tba case
these t4y liaes afmiae may possibly
lind secc t1Hoar columns Nohc.
ing ths admirable reports af tbc Jubilee
furnished s ly lHs whatsoever BE
might Dc ] Saw taat "our tawn" was
sufficiently wen represented ia Man.
chester journalism with any addition.
Al items But believing ] b. $. O. De.
10 ID probability 'h0me again from a
foreign shore, am now going %
strike out
Jubilee Is over The crowds Of
strangers have gone. Sedato old Atb-
ems is herself again. No more "ean-
non Accomplishments" to disturb the
quiet Of Back Bay. Ne more high
toned prices for "board and bed. 4"
Our daily bread comes about and
floats Al reasonable prices. Gilmore
Is laying on his OARS or more partieu.
larly speaking, reposiug on his laurels
now lirany he has, l. after all is
over. come 10 this conclusion unwar-
rantahle perhaps that Peace Jubilecs
should be hereafter classed along with
other outlandish big.steppings, as mis-
ances The musical portion Of the idea
may be all in all quite splendid, " but
looked at and experienced as the sensi-
bic populace Of the Hub look at and ex-
pcricDce, il takes the shape OF hinge
blunder, nuisance, and sell. To the
lend financial" the Executive Commit
tee goes through a cloudy vapor-
rather blue-and without a tint Of beau.
tiful color Of gold. They are dissatis-
fed with that portion Of the Grand
Festival and Boston in general with all
oiit. SO there we will leave it. Fourth
Of July passed wretchedly. Balloon
collapsed just at the point Of ascension.
High wind raised a terrible dust about
. O'Clock p. m, and soon the rain came
down in torrents. Fire works couldn't
betouched of, and above all the colise-
um leaked fearfuly ! cannot forget
the Jubilee you perceive, Business
very slow, indeed. The weather, oh,
how hot. People leaving town by
hundreds Theaters have closed their
regular dramatic seasons, and all things
considered, Boston is very dull
Politics hang heavy on unwilling hands
Horace has been here, and likewise
U. S. g. The latter acquired a spare
termination for his name at the Alumni
of HARVARD, and the former must have
been duly gratilied at the sight OF nu-
merous tall white hats, resembling,
somewhat his own symmetrical "head
gear
am done Mr.. Editor. There isn't
any news, and consequently I shall
close. Hope to furnish something in
teresting yet.
! remain, however,
Respectfully Yours,
Il. G. H.
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lag support afsach laga5, Rl
tbc board q uaaascs oi tbg county
union deem e best that sam aaiaeat
Wc5ver the whole expense af such a.
fu should r pledged before d ateter
Is positively god
Therefore they invite tho Sunday
Schools af the county io assist Go this
work. aud take the liberty % ask them
what they win pledge towards il, the
amounts pledged % be collected and
forwarded t. the treasurer Of the caaB-
Is union 90 OF before the annual meet
ing on the last Wednesday ia October
In case a eolpoHeur is engaged due
notice win be given t. the schools,
otherwise their pledges viii not be
binding
Win pastors aud sgpcr.ntondcnts
call attention of their schools 30 this
matter ON the very next Sabbath, July
2lst, and inform the Corresponding
Secretary as soon as possible of the
amounts pledged that action may be-
taken with reference 10 the employ
ment Of a colportour without delay.
Two or three months would probably
be required for the canvass proposed.
And there is time for this amount OF
work TO bo done this season if the
schools Of the county are disposed to
respond promptly aud cheerlully il
there are any individuals TO whose
knowledge this notice may come who
are interested in the Sunday School
work Of Bennington Co, and would
like to help in this good work, the Cor
responding Secretary would be happy
to receive their address and pledges
For the Bennington Co. S. S. Union,
WV. II RUGa, SALISBURY,
Cor. Sec. and Treas,
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at "a SHALL - sraa iis condition.
rHterrl nls sid il p easn sf Aay
aw hael 81 pied ts3 tbey STALL =
81 le books ID ls haads 4
ls dealers "a this saie is good
r1u asraaimnc8 ly TIC Beard q
Elgeatsa aaa SHALL allow e. che deal.
6n the fal trade value therefor. sad
shal'IoaeHe ~ t5s hooks Ia thc hands
If families CT scholars in this State.
discontinued by ibc Beard ot Eluea-
tiaa. m exchange fF ho new books
ordered ~ tae same class. allowing
therefor the true value ~ The same, a.
earding they have ca have net been
used
Ay order eli the Board.
JoHS u FrrycH. Seey.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1872-07-18

Although Ne favor The election oI
Grant ana Wilson We DO not intend e.
refuse the other side a hearing, and
sby communication within proper linn
it. will be inserted. We desire that
the people shall examine both sides
carefully aud candidly aud make up
their minds honestly. Our preferences
arc strongly in favor ofone side, but
many of our readers are Just as strong
" IN favor Of the opposite course, and
We have no desire TO deprive them o.
q hearing,
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The Stokes trials ended the jury
being unable to agree, eight being for
murder IN the first degree aud four for
manslaughter in the third degree. The
Jury were out two days and it was
very evident that they disagreed from
principle. Stokes was remanded to
Jail without bail, though an effort will
De made to get him admitted to bail.
Another trial win be probably be had
before many weeks, but there is little
hope Of his conviction.
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MANcnrsrEn. W.. July 10Th. 1872

MANCHESTER, W., July 10th, 1872.
M. Editort
The past is secure how about the
future The past, ! say, is secure in
that it is quite generally admitted that
the Seminary, at Manchester, through
its earnest and hard workers has proved
a large blessing to the town, not only,
but TO the surrounding towns, and even
beyond Many do not apprehend the
value of this blessing, others do and are
grateful for it. Burr and Burton Sem.
mary has been Of large value by reason
Of the good and sound teaching, and by
reason Of the goodly numbers that have
ilocked to it, The alumni speak in its
praise. The olden teachers are held in
glad remembrance. But the future Of
it, how is that Some think that its en-
dowments will save it.. Some think
that its cndowments Of twelve or fifteen
thousand dollars will sink il With
all its receipts, ! understand IL has
generally been in debt, and even now
is in debt The idea that Burr and
Burton Seminary is a largely endowed
institution is mistake 1t costs
money 10 build and keep in good run
ming order such an institution. Good
graded schools cost money. But what
Of the future Is the old Seminary
worthy to live ? The buildings are
there yet 4 wish they were located be-
tween tho villages, but no, they are
there,
Where every prospect plea-es."
The everlasting hills grid them around.
The valleys sleep at their feet. The
teachers Of the past are gone. We re-
greet this changes are bad, but they
will come institutions live new
teachers have their trials but if al
ready tried in other places and uotfound
wanting, but earnest aud true, we may
hope on But teachers without scholars
what can they doy z
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no THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS CA BI.N-
NINGTos COUNTY.
50. sHlFnBUm July 18th, l8I2

So. SHArBBuHg, July 18th, 1872,
At the semi.aunual meeting held at
South SALISBURY, June 18th. the Ben.
niugton County Sunday School Union
voted to employ Sunday School col.
porteur to labor 10 tue unoccupied
portions u the county for the purpose
Of awakening an interest Ia the Sunday
School work and establishing schools
where they seem to be needed.
The Corresponding Secretary was
instructed to correspond with the
American Sunday School Union f9r the
purpose q securing such laborer.
As tho result of such correspondence
information has Just been received that
such q laboref can probably be obtain.
ed at an expense Of about $50 per
month, and ordinary expenses
Two individuals u the meeting above
mentioned pledged EACH one tenth Of