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The New York herald., 1872-11-27

His Views ON tho Gould Litig ation-HOw
the Alleged Frauds wero Discovered.
The Erie Railroad Company suit against Jay
Gould is slowly progressing, and, like all legal
measures, VIII take some time to be brought to q
head member OF the HERALD staf called yes
terday afternoon upon Mr. S. L. M. Barlow to
gather some facts relating to these legal proceed
ings Mr. Barlow c0urteously motioned the re-
porter to seat and the following conversation en-
sued:-
REPoRTER-How are these Erie suits against Jay
Gould progressngs
Mr.. BARLow-Well. do not think anything has
happened to-day OF very great Importance. have
received a visit from one of Mr. Fields clerks to-
day, who came to ask me IL would make an afli-
davit In behalf Of their Client Jay Gould, 10 be used
In the present SUIT. l said l should he perfectly
willing to sign any afndavit, provided am salts
fed as to the truth OF the facts therein related and
they are pertinent to the case
REPORTER-ls that true that you are going to
commence suit against Mr. Drews
Mr.. BARLow-No, know Of no case against the
Deacon but there may be something If Mr.. Watson
REP0RTER-What are these other charges that
MI. Watson says will be brought against Mr.. Gould9
MR. BARLOW suppose they are the suits which
alleged the Erie Railroad Company has been de-
hErOHihh-lS tucTc no speClHC CHargcE
MR. BARLOW-The suits are based upon the ac-
counts Of the Erie company, assisted by some
further facts which have come to light alter a
further examination OF the books OF the firm OF
Smith, Gould Martin.
REPoRTER-There are no further charges then to
make against Mr.. Gould.
MIR BARLOw-These suits will also embrace q
series OF charges in connection with the Jefferson
Railroad Company, GenwOOd Coal Company, Com
munipaw Stock. Yard Company, Sleeping Coach
Company. ana other companies of similar kind.
There is also charge In connection with the title
or the Grand Opera House.
REPoRTER-Wh0 are the persons alluded to by
President Watson when he stated that suits were
going to be brought against several other parties
who were concerned with jay Gould during the
period of his government.
Mr.. BARLow-I suppose they are the company
officials, agents and employees OF the Erie Railroad
Company that shared the plunder when Gould was
in power
RECOMMENDATION will these suits be commenced9
Mr.. BARLOw-It is impossible to say, as it may be
tomorrow, or again 1t may be weeks before the
necessary facts have oil been collected. We are
determined, however, to recover the property that
has been lost, and we are now having q general
overhauling for the purpose of discovering any evil
dences OF fraud.
The HERALD reporter bowed himself out and went
home,
The New York herald., 1872-11-27

and henry smith have stepped up to the captains
office and settled.
Mr.. GoULD-Yes, they have all settled now.
HERALD REPREsEsrATIyE-D0 you think the
stock will break now
Mr.. GouLD-Certainly not. think II Is one OF
the best investments In the market. 1t is good
road and the centre OF ali the little arteries OF the
West, that will keep feeding it with business.
shall expect to see that stock worth 120 within Q
couple OF years time.
HERALD REPREsENTArvE-Have you had any
more bother with this Erie suit
MT GOULD-Oh, the case Is going on steadily.
terday.
Mr.. Gould then rose and begged to be excused,
es there were some gentlemen waiting to talk with
MIN on important business. The HERALD repre-
sentative alter thanking Mr.. Could also put on his
The New York herald., 1872-11-27
KILLED ON THE RAILROAD.

Last Saturday morning Mr.. Tymons Moore, OF
Deer Park, i. l., started from home In a carriage
for Babylon. When near the village the eight
O'Clock tram whislcd, but Mr. Moore drove on and
both he ana the turnout were dashed into pieces.
Mr.. Moore was an old and respected citizen, ana
leaves q vide circle OF friends 10 mourn his 4
fate. He is said 10 have been very absentmind1.d,
which was certainly the case.
The New York herald., 1872-11-27
JERSEY EMULAToRs OF DICK TURP1N.

The town OF Bellevile, near Newark, Is consider
ably excited just now over daring outrage pcrpe-
trated on poor German pedler by couple OF
young local pests named Warren Coleman and
James Stanfeld. These two young scamps, It APP
pears, started of on Monday on a raid, anu after
pouring in a large quantity OF Jersey lightning
they sailed out and attacked young pedler,
German, whose name is not known, and on the
highway robbed him of $50. They escaped, but
warrants have been issued for their arrest. Not
only did they rob the poor fellow, but they beat
him unmerciftfv.
The New York herald., 1872-11-27
Mr.. ANTHONY TR0LL0PE AND BARON
TAUCHNITZ
BHsyooRr HOUSE. NEW YORK.

BREvOoRT HOUSE, NEW YORK, Nov 90 1872.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
SiR--On my arrival here yesterday morning I
was surprised to see in your paper a statement
that had compromised my lawsuit with Baron
Tauchnitz the Lcipsic publisher. ! have never
had any lawsuit or any difference whatsoever
with Baron Tauchnitz Perhaps you viii do me
the Kindness OF inserting tins letter.
am, sr, your very 0bedent servant,
ANTHONY TKQLL0PE.
The New York herald., 1872-11-27

Thomas Lawler, a member OF the Fifteenth
United states Engineers stationed at Willets Point,
L. l., was found drowned near Little Baysdc, Mon
day morning. He had been absent from his COM
mand for several days, and was seen In o state of
intoxication last Friday, being at the time In COM
pany with several other soldiers. A bottle OF whis-
key was found on his person. Coroner Watt, OF
Flushing, held an inquest.
The New York herald., 1872-11-27
THE DEATH OF CRAIG.
Not A Murder.

John Craig the homeless vagrant who died at the
Charity Hospital, Backwell's Island, as was alleged
from the effects OF violence received on the even
ing of the sth instant by being pitched out OF .
West street groggery, kicked and beaten, creased
and tarred &C., by the barroom ruliians, 1t now
appears was not murdered. Deputy Coroner Cush-
man yesterday made a pOst-m0rtem examination
on the body, and found that death resulted from
pneumonia and diseases OF the liver and kidneys,
The New York herald., 1872-11-27
The JERSEY POLICE TROUBLES.

The arguments In the case OF the Jersey City
Police Commissioners against the convicted
onlcia.is who persist In holding possession, was
concluded In the Supreme Court, at Trenton, last
evening. Messrs. Abbctt and Raitsom appeared
fc< the REALTORS, and Mcssrs Dixon and Parker for
lhe convicts. The Court announced that day
could not be named when the decision would bo
rendered, ~ the Importance 0f the case demandc0
Lengthy consultation. u Is probable the decision
Will be postponed I'll the CLOSE oi tue SESSION o.
THO Court OF Err0ls and Appcala
The New York herald., 1872-11-27
BURNED IN HER OWN HOUSE.

Last Saturday night MRS. Smith, OF Westhamp,
ton, L. l., was seized with ft and kicked over n
lighted kerosene lamp. The house was soon in
flames and, the children being too young to com
prehend the situation, Mrs. Smith was lett to
The New York herald., 1872-11-27
REAL ESTATE MATTERS.

An Immense Gathering at the Exchange Yestofs
day to Attend the Jsale-The Large Estate oS
the Late David Banks Under the Ham
mer-comparativs Low Prices Real
ized-A Squirt on Lots Opposite the
Reservoir on West Fortieth
street-Washinston Heights
Lots Command the Larg-
est Rates Transactions
ct Private Sales.
The New York herald., 1872-11-27
THE ERIE CONTROVERSY.
Question of Vacating the Order of Ar
rest Against Jay Gould.
Important Testimony of Horace F.
Clark Before the Referee.
The Evidence of Augustus Schell
To Be Taken.

In relation to the question OF vacatng the order
o. arrest issued by Judge Fancher against Jay
could, testimony In support of the applica tiOn to
vacate was taken yesterday before Mr.. McDOnough
Inc referee.
TESTIMONY OF HORACE r. CLARK.
Mr. Horace F. Clark testified as follOws:-Q.
What is your business and where do you resideP
A. reside IN this city and have relations with some
Dl the railroad interests Of the country.
Q. Were you during the month OF November,
and are you still the owner of any railroad stocksp
and If so, state some OF them. refer to active
and what are called leading speculative stocks In
tins market A. was then and am still the owner
OF o considerable number OF shares OF some OF the
ACTIVE AND LEADING SPECULATIVE STOCKS IN THIS
MARKET.
What stocks In particular are those in respect OF
which you desire to make inquiry
Chicago and Northwestern common stocks ana
Lake Shore stocks. A. was then and am still
nm owner OF considerable number OF shares Of
both OF those stocks.
T. Have you been familiar, during the present
month. with the course Of the stock market in this
city in relation TO those and other leading active
st0cksH A. think have been.
Q. Has there been during the present month any
stocke A. From period commencing shortly
prior to
THE BOSTON FIRE,
aud since that event there have been active deal.
tngs In this market in Northw estern common
stock, and the fluctuations In Lake Shore have
been considerable during the same time.
q. State the general course of the market IL
those respects shortly prior to and including No
vember 22, 1872. A. An active speculation as yol
term it, in Northwestern common stock com
menced prior to the happening Of the Boston fire
The New York herald., 1872-11-27

E. 2lst st., 25x6OxlOO ...................S S3S 100
2S +. 23d st., 25x65x l00.. ,2O
203 W. 33th ST., 23x55xSO .26,OOO
142 E. S6th st., Hx50x00. .2HO
D4 Is. 60th st., l68xl5xl00 .l20W
w. 49th st., 23x60xl00 1000
iOO Astor lease
n. II. LUDLOW AND COMPANY.
b. h., of 18th st., 152. 10 IT. OF "a av., lot
1710xl0O.5 to f. H. Goldsmith 6100
wILLIAM KENNELLY
s. b. h.. liz Ridge ST. l25 IT. n. of Stanton, lot
25xl00, TO Mary q. Burdick, plaintiff. 800
M. MILLER.
B =. b. g. h., s.. W. corner of Lexington and
5lst ST. lot 24x64 TO- to o. s. Young plaintiff. e. 200
William E. Raynor reports having sold four full
lots the south side OF Fty-eighth street. 175 feet
east Of Fifth avenue for $8O00U.
The transactions to-day will not be OF material
interest; in fact there Is not much prospect OF
anything being done whatever, and as tomorrow
is legal holiday, 1t is safe TO presume that the
entire weeks business excepting the large sale Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31

The GENERAL AssEMBLY.-in looking
over the returns, We gre gr@tHied to not
the election Of several gentleman who's
nresence in the next General Assembly
will doubtless give deficiency and strength
to the opponents of corrupt Legislation.
Gen w. H. Wallace, of Onicn, Hon.
Gabriel Cannon, OF Spartanburg. Henry
A. Meetze. Esq, Of Lexington. besides
gentlemen from other counties vino are
Not go generally known throughout the
State. afford guaranty that the 'reekiDg
corruption of the past Will notbe repeatec
without Il vigorous protest at every step.
We can only lament that such men are
not more numerous in both branches ol
the General Assembly, from whence We
might expect more enlightened and whole
Sofne'legislation.
There will be many new members, II
bo.h Houses from the ranks Of the TRadl.
cal party. As general rule, these. mel
are unknown ana untreS and ordinarily II
would be harsh to PREJUDICE their actions
But we fear that many of them sough'
tae position from wrong motives and er
ronecus ideas as to the duties OF a Legs
lator, founded upon the glittering, bewll
dering success of their predecessors II
making. hay while the sun was SHINING
let us hooe, however, that their ar'
enough decent, honest Republicans, viii
and c5lored, to mite with the Conserve
fSss b. preventing fafbuy disgrace aItlt
spoilatlon upon the state.-Anderso'
Intelligencer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31

@s- Governor Scott, OH Monday oa
last week, noti6ed .Strtp, Auditor Cary
that his Office no longer existed, and that
his books and papers must forthwith be
turned over to the. !Copiptroler-General.
This action of Scott is hased upon the
act passed by the Legislature in March
last, entitled can act to abolish the Of
fee of State Auditor, and confer the dn-
ties of his oflice upon the Comptroller
General" The Comptroller General,
Scagle, made'a demand upon the State
Auditor to surrender his office, which
was refused, when Scott Immediately or
dered Gary g commission to be cancelled.
Gary stood in the way of the 'levyine Of
the enormous taxes required to pay the
interest on the fraudulent bonds issued
by Scott and his ring -estfmatedat twen-
ty.six mills on the dollar. Hence his
removal. The Comptroller-Generaf row
has full sway at thetax-p payers, and will,
it is Thought, make his levy in few
dayS. FA ~ =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31
rns E.,.pth State Fair i, Columbia.

The Fourth State Fair u Columbia.
The fourth annual Fair Of the State
Agricultural and Mechsl2Ieal Society
will be epenedin Columbia OF Monday
next, the 4dh Eov..i anq we earnestly
hone. the people of Edgeaeld will be
found in the foremost rapk, upholding
and furthering this good cause. The
Fair win close on the evening Of the
ssh. On one night, during the ,eontinu-
ance of + the exhibition, VIII take place
the >. annual meeting Of tie Survivors
Association, at which Gen. J. B. Hood is
to be the orator. On another evening
will occur the annual Ball. of the South
Carolina Club.
The most thorough preparations are
now in progress for this event, under the
general control of Gen., Hagooa, the
President Of the Society, and Col. Aiken,
the secretary; and il .is confidently
promised that the Fair this year will
exceed in variety and attraction any
v -
similar exhibition that has been made in
South Carolina since the war. Extensive
additions and improvements have been
made to The Fair buildings, and both
visitors and exhibitors will find the
Buildings, Booths, Stock-quarters, Music
Pavilion, Race Course, Grand Stand, de-,
all in most perfect repair and arranged
with a careful view for the convenience
of all concerned. The Premium lists
in all the departments are larger and
better arrangedthan ever before: And
the Facing, to many the mostengrossinng
feature of Fair, is to be-. unusually at
traetive and important. >. -. -
Let ali Edgefeld, them iie TO colum-
bia for merry time next week. 4.
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- = - e "a
The Terrible Horse Sickness

A. terrible and deadly horse sickness
is raging in New York, Boston, Chicago,
st. Louis, Rochester, Detroit, and many
other rcities.' 1t seems to be spreading
with ffightfairapi dlTover the whole
country. In a stable Of 200 horses in
New York, the whole 240O bad taken it
in twenty fonr hours after the first one
developed it 1t is a sort Of catahfraf
5faver. Business suffers disastrously in
these cities, especially in New York.
Broadway, says one paper, is as deserted
as a village lane.
Gov. Scott, in proclamation prohibit
ing the'importation of horses during the
existence of this epidemic, says:
Whereas information has reached this
Office that an epidemic among horses eX-
lists to an alarming extent in the Northern
cities, and unless precautionary measures
are provided against the introduction OF
this contagious lisease,s ,sgreat loss MAJ
he caused thercfroin Now, therefore, L,
Robert X. Scott, Governorof the State of
South Carolina, do hereby ordain and
proclaim that the Importation OF horses
and mules is prohibited during. the cXis
tence of this epidemic, ant, thatall yes
sells having such cargo ARRIVING at tthe
ports of Charl rleston, Georgetown and
Hilton Head, be .Grected to remain at
quarantine anchorage until they arc
visited and inspected by the Health;otficer
of said ports, respectively. -.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31

The DoRNs MINE HoMIcIDE.-The
Abbsyille Press. says "a colored man
named Jack Brown was killed at .Dorn's
Mine on last Wednesday night by a pis-
toT shot, which passed through his lungs
According to the testimony before cor,
oner's inquest, held on the next day by
ESQ. James NJ Caslan, he occupied one
end of a double log cabin, and the inmates
of the other end heard the shot, and the
cry Of the murdered man and the falling
of his body, but did not learn OF his oeath
till next morning wnen the dead booy
was discovered. The Whole matter is in:
volved in mystery. A white man named
Lewis Banks has been arrested for the
murder; but the circumstances amount
only, we learn. TO some grounds OF suspl-
cion. Neither Banks nor Brown went to
the election Oh Wednesday. and there was
no known ill-will between them. and Ger
tainly no political quarrel Whatever the
cause, and whoever the perpetrator OF the
crime, there was certainly no connection
with politics in the affair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31

ay- The colored women have on sew
eral occasions had Hot Suppers FOR the
purpose of finishing the Church which
is intended for the worship Of God by
colorcd people. On Thursday night last,
they gave another of these Hot suppers,
and realized, We are informed, respec
table sum towards the completion OF
their Church. These women arein carp
est in this matter, and deserve commen.
dation. And yet they get but1ittle encour-
agement from their colored male friends,
who have been so much engaged in po-
litics that they have 10 time and but lit
tie money for religious purposes. And
we would here remark that rn4ess these
men come square up; and build, or assist
finishing the building of the house on
God, we fear.thc religious training Of the
colored people will be sadly neglected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31

CasDEnNATreN CALLED Fos,-lt has
been pretty well ascertained that over
800 white hen ip, this County failed to
attend the polls in the 10th ult., and that
q Ike apathy in other Counties has caus-
ed the defearof Governor Perry. our can
didate for Congress. If this be the case,
and there is abundant proof to subs antiate
it, we know of no language strong enough
with which u condemn and denounce.
their course. How can freemen ever ex-
pect to be treateo as freemen when they
q lie supiaely on their backs and hug the.
delusive phantom Of hope?" People that
WON'T help Themselves CANT t.expect assist
ante' from. others: And just so long asa
large number Of our. white men seem con-
fsnR to tetuain at home on tsectioR day
and fail to cast their Ballots on the side Of
right and honesty, just 50 long viii we
continue to be oppressed and misrepfe-
sented.-Winnsboro News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31
THE ADVERTISER.
Edgeaeld, s, c., Oct. 81, ls7s

A srass. petefnmaa!Sn Eserywbese.
There seems te.be a3hravesaet
tion everSwherey son the part ofssthe
Denocraae Liberals towin ID November.
On, Tuesday next we votssfqr Rresis
dent and vice Prssidenti And againwe
urge every white man in Edgefeld Dis
tr1ct TO come out 10 the polls and vote '1or
the Presidential Electors nominated by
the Democrats and Liberals OF Soutn
Carolina. ',-- '.-
Once more to the breach, dear friends
Faith and work win the fight. Contend
against corruption and tyranny w'tn
caln, resolute, hercie courage. warm
insone@ life the vital spark ofpstriet
ism.- The eonAiet is a gigantic struggle
between poltieailiberty andthe tyranny
of afaetion. Then let :as all repair TO
our nearest precinct ON the'Inorning o.
the 5th, and make ono, more effort 70
place honest men in .ofsicef aud thereby
SECURE a Just 'admibistratior"of govern
mept and peace and prosperity to oar
country. - 80 -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31
The Greenwood and Augusta Railroad.

We are pleased to learn that at laeet-
ing held Thursday of the corporators
from this city, with the representatives OF
the South Carolina coiporaters- OF this
important enterprise, steps, were taken
for an early organization OF the company,
the requisite amount Of stock prescribed
in the charter having been secured.
An efficient engineer, with competent
crops Of assistants, has been employed to
make survey Of the entire route, and it
is understood will commence operations at
an early day.
This looks like business on the part OF
our South G Carolina friendsy and we earnest
" hope that the citizens of Augusta will
respond cordially to this spirit The road
contemplated will gestofe t1ithis city The
trade of,tbe large and@ealthy counties ip
South Carolina of Anderson, Ocohee,
Pickens, Greenville, Abbeville, Edgefeld
and portions of Laurens, Newberry and
spartanburg-embra the most pro-
ductive and wealthy portions of the State
"a trade worth thousands upon thou
sands of dollars to our business men,
augusta once enjoyed the closest bust,
ness relations with this extensive and
productive territory Of our sister State,
her people preferring this market to any
other within their reach, and we think
that no efforts, eithet of money or inau-
ence should be spared to bring our friends
back This railroad will most assurediy
accomplish this, and now that our friends
over the river have moved in the matter,
in a practical, business like way; we
should not be laggapds-Augusta Chronl-
Gle and Sentinel
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-10-31
20 J. II Cheatham has just received
1000 Papers OF the justly celebrated Para
oola Gold Eyed Needles.

Tu2 STATE BOND QuEsTIoS.-ln pur-
,uancc OF an act Of the last General As
;cmb'y abollshing the Office of State
Auditor on ',lnl after the general election
Of 1872" GpScrnor Sc5tt has issued an
order to. State Auditor CARY directing
him to turn over the books and papers
in hls Office to the Comptroller General,
by whom the duties Of both Offices are to
be performed hereafter, j.,
1t .s s'rumored that Cemptroller General
Neagle, whose duty 1t is now made to
lew all taxes ordered by. the General AS
senbly, is about to levy 'speclul tax (as
directed BY the validating bili' of last
Winier) 10 pay the interest on the public
debt apa that this action rs 10 be taken
at the desire of the Governor elect. Moses,
who will then proceed to sue out an ll'
junction restraining the collection OF the
tax for interest upon the six millions OF
conversion bonds now supposed to be out,
so as to bring the whole question Of their
legality to square issue before tine court,
Aiken Tribune.