The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-05
SuPSEEs COgaI-sassrEns.
"Wherc Burning Sappho Loved and
Sung"


Before Judge Barrett.
In re Kate r. Ellis.-George d. Brown made appli-
cation yesterday in this Court for writ OF habeas
corpus with view to obtain the control and guard
lanship OF Kate +. Ellis. Brown is known In the
theatrical world under his own proper patronymic
Miss Ellis is also well known in Thesplan circles
but under the soubriquet 'The Sappho." Mr.
Brown, In his petition, states that in September,
Is71, at Prescott, Canada, Henry W. Ellis, an actor,
and his wife entered into an agreement with him
by which he was TO have control OF the professional
services OF Kate F. Ellis, their daughter, for two
years. She was to have half the net profits and
$500 besides each year for her wardrobe and educa-
tfOn In music and the languages. The parents were
TO travel with her and their expenses to be
paid by Brown. npracticable they were also to be
engaged to- act with her. Brown also was to give
months for six nights at least He says that he has
faithfully fulfilled his part of the contract but that
tne parents Of Kate prevailed upon her to have
under their control and prevented from fulfilling her
agreement The cause OF her leaving him, he says,
was because Of her father insisting on engagements
being MADE for her in variety concert halls. The
writ was made returnable to-day, and 1t is not
improbable that some spicy developments may be
made
Important Decision-A Mandamus Ask
ing tho Comptroller to Change tho As
sessed Value OF Property Refused by
the General Term.
An application was made on behalf Of John Koch
iE the Supreme Court, Chambers, for o mandamus
directing the Comptroller to change the valuation
Of his property on the books OF the Tax Commits
soners for the year 1870 from $685. to $e5,Ooo
claiming that mistake OF $4,000 had been made
In the assessed value OF the property. This was
opposed by the Comptroller on the ground that he
had no authority to make the desired change, and
the Tax Commissioners declared their inability to
act In the matter, the six months allowed by stat
ute for correction OF the books having elapsed.
The Court denied the order for mandamus,
whereupon appeal was taken to the General Term
and argued yesterday, when the order OF manda
below affirmed.
By Judge Barrett.
William II. Raynor VS.. l. Toptz.-Motion granted
Conrad Gerger ct al. vs.. Williamson ct al.-Mem
E. I. Newborg vs. Moses Fruhling ct al-Motion
!. denied.
John Reigelmann VS.. John Gunke.-Motion
u Q. Gilmore ct al. vs. Robert Patten ct al.-Mo-
tion denied.
Joseph wheeler vs. Charles F. Allen.-Extra allow
ance OF 5000 granted.
Edward r. Scott ct al vs. Abraham B. Conger.-
Notion granted for first Friday.
The National Currency Bank OF New York VS..
Alfred Wild ct al-Motion granted.
Charles s. slocum VS.. William Lerza.-Memoran-
Charles J. Boarlman ct al VS.. j. 7. Smith
The Merchants National Bank Va. Alex. Mac
Eoughton.-Motion granted for second Friday.
Martha r. Jones VS.. Pauline Differentiation
Henry wilkins VS.. Daniel Bownes ct al-same.
John II. Raynor VS.. Isaac Randolph.-Moticn
!. grained.
Sarah A. Robins ct al. vs.. Amelia Robins ct al
The order cannot be granted.
In the matter Of Sarah W. Wood an idot-Mem-
~orandum for counsel
Kavanagh va Van Naturalization granted.
F. L. Roysaltorter vs.. E. w. Parsells ct al.-Afn
1davit OF service IL defective. See section s09
granted.
siaw VS.. Robinson ct al-Repoft confirmed and
Judgment granted.
\eiinmons ct nj We. A. c. Baxter.-Motion denied.
hsnowles vs.. Berrian ct al.-Motlon denied, but
TX. Hooe ct al. vs. Adolph Rock ct al.-Moiion
deni,ll with $40 costs and with leave to plaintiff to
amen On payment OF such costs.
J. IA Inllman We. Richard l.. P0ncourt ct al.-Thc
last proof Of service Is defective.
Lelvt et al vs NJ Plnner.-Motion granted. s
wm.ts. Ashman va. John II. McEiney-MotionA
granted and cause referred to hear and determine.
Oornehas Bevins vs.. Marcus Bass.-Motion
VIM: A, Bigelow Va, Nathaniel GENERALIZATION
Joseph y. Killup vs.. Charles ostram.-Motton
Jacob Douglas vs.. Ell slns.-Motlon granted fo-
Robert jcahnston ct al. vs.. George II. Kelsng etN
al-Motion Granted
A. p. 0ckershapsen, Trustee, ct al vs.. me staten
-sland Railroad, Company etai-order granted as
a. " VIM. ii. Raynorys M. Porter-Moton granted.
= N. G. Busson VS.. Isaac p Meyer ct ai.-order
gran, e western Insurance Company vs. Arthur
<, Grea 1T al.-Moton denied, without costa and
without without I Kaufman VS.. Mary Felahaua,-Moaon
granted. ,let vs n J. BurcheIl ct al 1--we easesl -
PETER Goe rmed and Judgment granted.
he jpocoh 'p nuh man Vs. James Long ct aL-aouon
granted. va r. Smith ct al--Demurrer ad-
,,,b y. mc ,rus,eps and Judgment granted
TcTcrt Il Mcca Gerty ". James M Pinckney ef
Ecnry rar %as ct al vs. James W. White ct al
Motion granted. r. Radford ct nj --Same.
A. l.; sagre vs.. ssu ~ - Lewis Santer ct al.-Same.
johnson VS.. Munson.-h I'm Van Horn.-Motion
Daniel Simmons vs. u,
granted for first Friday. - ,ry Standardization
Frederick Koesting vs. Hcl ~ '''''"'''
granted. A.. IA NJ Arcrlarlus.-
Same. -, ' BRIGGS ct al
The Metropolitan Savings Bank We. ' armed and
macker ct al.-Three cases.-Rcport con- "
Judgment granted.
SUPERIOR COu0T-SpEcRL TERM.