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sHER1FF's COURT FEES.

Important Decision by Judge Joachim
scn ~ to sherin7s Fees-A Mattcr OF
Dollars and Cents.
Bailey vs.. Howard.-In this case q motion was
made yesterday, before Judge Joachimsen, to tax
Sherin's fees. 1t appeared that the motion origi.
mated in suit against the defendant upon prom.
issory note for $e2l, which was compromised at
fifty cents on the dollar. After counsel for plaintiff
moved for the taxation OF the SheriG's fees the
Court, in granting the notion said 81 had hoped
that matter Of dollars and cents between pub
lie officer and the defendant had been amicably ad
justed. 1t ig
EXCEEDINGLY pIsAaREEABLE
to be compelled to pass officially upon the acts OF
high oficial. In this instance doubt that the
Sheriff has any personal interest in this matter in
against the defendant as o non-resldent Of the
county for an alleged debt OF $621 The property
seized renamed In the defendants store Ave days
and four nights In the custody OF the plantin The
amount claimed here Is $78. The first item Is for
p0undage upon the whole amount OF the attach
been settled at Atty cents upon the dollar the item
Of poundage must be reduced to the statute per-
centage on that amount. The next item, being
for copy and return will be allowed in FULL II the
copy charged for was . copy Of the inventory, ac-
made that charge must be reduced to nity cents.
The item Of deputies compensation, $40, is dis
allowed. The law intends that the compensation
OF deputy should be covered by the Sherin,s COM
pensatiOn for pOundage. There Is an item OF $45
Tor keepers fees We authorize, in cases Of attach
ments, q reasonable compensation to be allowed
charge here made Is at the rate Of IS per
day and S. per night. It is sworn to
being % ser served. agreed to that rate 'AOse sooner
than have his property removed. cannot hold
that an agreement made under such circumstances
dcated in Meyers VS.. Lynch, Sd OF Daly's Reports.
The keeper does not swear that he was engaged at
the rate OF $40 for day ana night. But there was
an employment, and am willing to allow to the
| Sherin what was considered IN form er times in
| similar cases. fair rate-namely, SO for twenty
| four hours. It has always been conceded that the
Sheriff Is entitled to two keepers, the deputy being
| considered one, At So Q day each, which makes s.
| for each day and night Therefore consider So
| for the whole time q lnost generous compensation
| The bill OF costs must be settled on this basis.
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BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Collision Case-Decisiou,

Yesterday Judge Blatchford rendered his decision
in the Of Mary Thomas and Philip H. Rockefeller
vs.. The Steamtug General william McCandess.
The libel was filed TO recover against the steam
tug General william McCandess the damages
sustained by the nbellants as owners OF the
steamtug Unit, In consequence Of o collision
which took place on the Sd OF May, 1871.
in the East River, between the Unit and the
ferryboat Commodore Perry BY which the
Fourth street, Williamsburg, bound to the vicinity
OF pier IL, East River in strong food tide, be-
tween five and six O'Clock in the afternoon; she
ran over TO the New York shore and down to the
eddy there and then crossed over to the BROOKLYN
shore from point of Corlear's Hook, reaching the
Brooklyn shore about the end OF the Navy Yard.
and from there ran down along the Brooklyn shore
for hall mile, to about Adams street, Brooklyn,
where the collision took place; the McCandess
was coming along the New York shore, astern OF
the Unit the 1erryb0at was on the trip from
street, New York; she was behind both OF the
tugboats and overlook them and passed to
ing the port bow or stern OF the McCandless came
10 contact with the starboard quarter OF the Unit
and the Unit shot of to starDoard across the bow
OF the McCandless and struck the port side Of the
feryboat, under the guard Of the ferryboat abaft
her wheel. The ferrybOat was a sidewheel steamer
and the tugs we're both OF them screw propellers
The Judge holds that there must be q decree for
the libeants, with COSTS with q reference to
Commissioner to ascertain the amount OF the dam
age sustained by the libellants.
Beebe, Donolbne and Cook Tor the libelants; Will
cox and Hobbies for the claimants.
Charge OF Attempting to Vote Fraudu-
1ently.
Before Commissioner Shields.
The case Of the United States VS.. Patrick McCabe
was brought mp yesterday before Commissioner
Shields The defendant was charged with having
attempted to vote frauduentlyat the election yes
terday. 1t appeared thai he had mislad or lost his
papers Of naturalization, and could not find them
at the moment they were wanted. The examina-
tion was adjourned to enable tine prisoner, who Is
held in $3.50 ball. to produce witnesses in has behalf
Charge OF Attempting to Pa.w Counserfeit
Money.
The United States vs..James Logan.-Defendant
was examined on q charge Of having passed $40
counterfeit bill in lager beer saloon There was
some contradictory swearing In the case, which
was adjourned to enable the defendant to oiIer
testimony in his behalf
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TomBs POLICE COURT.

Desperate Struggle OF . Pickpockct-
A Shooting Case In Frankfort street.
Judge Hogan was in his accustomed place yes
terday morning but everything around the Court
was more than usually duh. There were no cases
OF violation Of the election law brought forward,
the most Of the prisoners being the victims merely
Of selection whiskey."
In the crowds and excitement Of Tuesday many
persons were deprived Of their watches by the
light-1ngered gentlemen, who trailed the crowds
that gathered around the different newspaper
offices, as q happy harvest
Adam Castle, Of 22S Graham avenue, Brooklyn,
was standing in Printing House Square, Tuesday
afternoon, intent on the returns as they were dis
played In the opposite windows, and he felt Joseph
Hills hand on his vest pocket. He grabbed the
hand, but Hill broke away and ran across the City
the assistance OF Onicer Mccarthy, 81 the PARK
police, had him arrested. Judge Hogan committed
him in default Of 81 900 bail.
going through Chatham square, Tuesday evening,
and his watch was snatched from his pocket by
John Lynch. Oficer Kiernan saw the operation,
and caught Lynch with the watch in his hand. He
was also committed by the Judge In default OF
There was tremendous crowd around the
| Fifth Avenue Hotel Tuesday night and the street
| was almost impossible. On the sidewalk and
moved end surged continuously. Mr.. William A.
Hail. OF No. East Forty-third street, was standing
| ried gold watch valued at $500. He felt some-
what nervous about his position, and every once in
a while his hand would rest on his vest pocket
Notwithstanding he suddenly felt his watch jerked
out and saw 1t in the hand OF tall. stalwart man
standing near him. He took the man by the
collar and demanded his watch. Mr.. Hall
was Immediately thrown TO the ground. He
jumped up again, fought his way through the
crowd and kept his eye on the thief The bystand
ers came to Mr.. Halls assistance, and after hard
struggle, for the thief fought desperately, launch
ing out 80 vigorously right and left that q good
many OF his captOrs suffered severe facial bruises
he was placed In room to await the arrival OF an
ofilcer. No sooner was he got In the room than he
broke out afresh and more desperately. He lay on
his back and kicked, threw his body against
the door and rOared like Q chained tiger.
After he had spent his energies to no
avail he was taken In hand by
Detective Bennett and brought to Police Headquar-
ters. Late yesterday afternoon he was arraigned
before Judge Hogan. He gave his name as Charles
Newton, and he has only Just returned from Sing
Sing after protracted visit. Newton was COM
mitted to answer.
Peter Tighe was arraigned on q charge OF shoot
ing Thomas Mcbride, OF 81 Frankfort street, In the
thigh, on Tuesday night. Mcbride was standing in
the hallway when Tighe shot him, The complain
ant being unable to appear, the prisoner was held
to await the result Of Injuries. Tighe Is said to be
member OF the ''Swamp Gang.O
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important Dccision-The Duties and Fees
Of Marshals Dcflncd-A Matter
Of Dollars and Cents.
IMPORTANT TO LIFE INSURERS.
Insurers Taking Out Policies to Tell the
Whole Truth-A Look Out-Warn-
ing-Important Decision.
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.

decision was rendered yesterday In the Supreme
Court, General Term, Judges Ingraham, Brady and
Leonard on the bench, In the appeal from the judg.
ment rendered some time since in the Court Of
General Sessions, declaring the New York Gaslight
Company q nuisance 1t was held by the Court that
though the gas works might be prejudical to health
and cause depreciation OF property in the vicinity,
that the same was sanctioned by legislative enact
ment, and that, though nuisance the benefits con-
ferred upon the public was paramount considera-
fion.
There was reargument yesterday before Judge
Barrett, at Special Term OF the Supreme Court, In
the case Of the famous but now threadbare suit Of
G. E. Simmons against Benjamin Wood, growing
out OF their previous partnership in the lottery
business. No new tacts were developed or new
points raised.
An important decision was yesterday given by
the Judges holding the Supreme Court General
Term upon the subject Of life insurance. A person
got his life insured, but kept concealed the fact
that at the time he was In such delicate state OF
health as to require the frequent visits OF
This was held SUFFICIENT to vitiate the policy.
A large crowd gathered yesterday morning in
the Supreme Court, Chambers, expecting that the
Woodhull-C Clanin- Blood case would be brought
Into Court upon the writs ofhabeas corpus granted
on Monday. Mr.. William F. Howe, their counsel
had the returns to the writs delayed till this morn
ing, when an effort doubtless will be made by him
under these wrts to accomplish their release from
prison.
Aessrs. John E. Townsend, Jacob Miller and N. B.
Hoxie were yesterday appointed by the Judges Of
the Supreme Court General Term, examiners Of
applicants for admission to the bar. Messrs. G. B.
Brownell, E. A. Dooittle and Francis Byrne were
selected as the committee to pass upon the charac
ter OF the applicants.
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IMPORTANT TO LIFE INSURERS.

The Whole Truth As To Condition OF
Health Must BE Told-ImPortant De-
cision-Insurers Look Out.
There is scarcely any branch of litigation pro-
ductive Of more suits in the Courts than those
growing out OF life insurance. An important case
was decided yesterday in the Supreme Court,
General Term, which shows that insurers cannot be
too careful In stating all the facts regarding their
physical condition before procuring Insurance on
their lives. The case In point-which, at the trial
In the lower Court, was fully reported in the
HERALD-is that OF the suit brought by NJ. Navissus
an executor, against the Amicable Mutual Insur-
ance Company.
DECISION OF THE COURT.
The Court held that the statements made by one
whose life has been insured as to his health are not
warrantees, as the statements in procuring insur-
ances In marine and fire insurance companies as
to the matter insured The question was whether
there had been fair dealing. A cOncealment
Of the fact that the insured had been in the habit
OF consulting physician was held to be q mis-
representation as to the material fact and sufficient
to vitiate the policy.
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SUPREME CouaI-GeNEaAl TERM,
Decisions.


BY Judges Ingraham, Brady and Leonard.
Mary ID. Bryan VS.. Daniel A. Baldwin.-JuA gment
affirmed. with costs
John ID. Hinde ct al vs. James II. Smith, >Jr.-
Judgment reversed and new trial ordered.
Alexander Howe vs.. The Mayor &c.-Judgmelt
affirmed
Theodore p. woolsey vs. John Johnson ct AL,
Judgment affirmed as to defendant Brown, with
Costs and reversed as to defendant johnson, and
new trial ordered as to him. Costs to abide event
Martin w. Brett CT al. vs. First Uniyersalist 30.
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SUPREME C0UaT-CHAMDERS


Decisions.
By Judge Fancher.
Nebengohl vs.. Newland.-MotiOn granted.
Mechanics and Traders National Bank Vs. Good
man ct al.-Same.
Talman ct al. Vs. ChOlman.-Same.
Hobart ct al. ve. Wilson.-Same. ta
Suits vs. MetZber.-Same.
BY Judge lpgraham.
Mendenhall va. Klinch.-Motion granted for $50.
BY Judge Barrett.
Scudder vs. C0rbin ct al.-Order settled.
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THE SECOND AVENUE RAILROAD EXTENSION

The Committee on the Second Avenue Railroi
. Extension met at Corporation Counsel's ONCE,
Nassau street, at one O'Clock yesterday afternoo
One witness, Mr.. Haskell, was examined, but not
ing new was learned from him in reference TO y
value OF the new franchise. Mr.. O'GOrman order
an adjournment until tomorrow at one 0'c0c
wnen the case win be presented to the commute
VINO VIII adjust the amount Of compensation 70
paid to the CITY.
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cause while the defendants conduct their business
with skill, science and caren The case must rest
here, unless Of course 1t is carried to the Court Of
Appeals.
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SUPERIOR couRT-spEclAL TERM.


By Judge Sedgwick.
The People, &C., vs. W. 8. Andrews.-Application
denied.
Francis 8. Norton Vs. James E. Ward ct al-Mo-
tiOn granted.
BY Judge Curtis
Joseph Agate VS.. Abraham L0wenbein ct al
Judgment for plaintln for amount claimed.
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Resolved That II be recommended to the Wards Island
class OF employees.
The report closes with q detailed statement OF
the mortality in the Asylum from September /,
1869 to Septemberl 1872 giving the names, date OF
death and the causes thereof The total number OF
Mr.. WALLACH read his minority report, which
agreed substantially with the majority in the un-
ntness OF Dr. Reidel for his position, but objected
10 MS colleagues report because 1t did not 60 deep
enough or far enough into
TIE CAUSES OF DECENTRALIZATION THERE,
ana because II was aimed solely at getting rid Of
been instructed In his duties when he was ap-
pointed, and was not even shown where he was TO
i've i0r several days after he went to the Asylum;
subordinates, and that hence the nurses, and
orderlies and warden did as they pleased In obey
Ing or disobeying any order OF his Mr.. Wallach
went over the several charges In the majority re-
port, and some he extenuated and apoogized for,
others ne deemed unworthy OF q place In the re-
port and all OF them were too frivolous to base the
abolishment OF the ONCE upon. He therefore,
adopted
Mr. LYNCH, who could hardly restrain himself
while MT Wallach was making an apology for DR..
keidel jumped up and said that the Doctor was
Totally unit for his position. He only asked for
,s binds ior the windows when Mr.. Lynch suggested
dlet Tor scurvy and other patients on the same
recommendation, and his ignorance OF medical
science was plainly manifest In his readiness to
1mat ta such suggestions had any value until they
were made. AS q member OF the Wards Island
committee Mr.. Lynch denied certain statements
contained In the minority report and made by Mr..
Wallach verbally.
RMr. NICHOLSON had no knowledge Of the facts
he believed DR.. Riedel to be totally unit for his
place, and he therefore moved substitute for the
lrst resolution OF the committee, removing Dr.
Rcidcl instead OF ab0lishing his oilce. Lost.
Mr.. KAUFFMAN, who was member OF the special
Committee. but refused 70 sign either report. gave
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17

II is all nonsense to talk about Horace
Greeley sweeping the South. He will
carry just such States as are and have been
legitimately Democratic and no other. If
the choice for voters will be Greeley or
Grant, we feel confident that in Tennessee
tlcO Democrats will vote for Grant to every
Republican who will vote for Greeley. The
Republicans who will vote for Greeley, as
a general rule, belong to those who have
been on the fence for two years and voted
for Democrats us often as Republicans.
There are .fcw exceptions to this rule, of
course, but as u class Greeley Republicans
in Tennessee are not of those who have
been openly and actively committed to the
DartV
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17

Horace Greeley for thirty years. They
know that the proposed surrender now is
one for place aud polUer; an abandon
ment of lifelong convictions for tempo
rary success the destruction of a party
for mere chance for victory, and they do
not propose to endorse or participate in it.
These men represent the intelligence and
honor of the party North, and we feel en-
tirely assured that if their old party-fall-
ing into the hands of the John Morrisseys,
Ben. Woods, and the impetuous and I'M
safe leaders of the South-abandon their
tattered flag and rally around the boilers,
banner of comparatively small body of
Republicans, they will feel absolved from
all old ties and free to vote for the man for
President, who will give the country the
safest and wisest administration.
We feel convinced, therefore, that if
Horace Greeley is accepted at Baltimore
and is supported by the Democracy as an
organization, the shameless surrender for
the hope of success, will forever democrat
ize that party and result in giving to Gen.
Grant two honest Democratic votes for
every boiling Republican who follows the
Fentons, McClures, Grosvenors, Danas,
&C., in their guerrilla raid for the baggage
trains of the Government. In either
event. and without reference to the action
of the Baltimore Convention, we regard
Grants reelection assured.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HOW Not to Die.

Thousands fall prey to disease not because the mall
aides that affect them necessarily fatal but because
tn lack the requisite amount of vital activity to
make valiant resistance to the enemy. It is wise
precaution to keep the body always in state of de-
fensealways prepared to " fen off " the germs of ep-
idemic and other disorders and to battle the evil in
fuence of damp miasma and sudden thermometrical
changes There is no difficulty in doing this. 1t is q
fact well authenticated that two and two make
four, that Hostetters Stomach Bitters is specially
adapted to this purpose and for the simple that
its invigoratng and regulating properties superior
to any other medicine in the world During the TWEEN
ty years that has been in general use ample oppo
tunities have been afforded to compare its medicinal
properties with those of other preparations claiming
to be of similar class. and the result has been its
adoption by the American people the standard ton
ic of the age its introduction into every civilized por
tion of the western hemisphere, and an annual sale
which dwarfs into nsgnifcance the demand for all its
wOuld-be competitors.
The record upon which its popularity rests is Curl
oSity in medical literature, for it includes an almost
unlimited variety of human ailments and disabilities
In fact. other remedy possesses such variety of
hygenc virtues and tits to these characteristics that
it owes its prestige IS a household medicine.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17
GRANT AND TIN DEMOCRACY.

The Greeley organ in this city is quite
mistaken in thinking that the Republi-
cans base their only prospects for electing
Grant upon the hope of a regular Demo
cratic nomination at Baltimore. So far
as we are concerned, we have from the be-
ginning entertained the opinion, that the
nomination of Greeley by the Democrats
at Baltimore would be the surest and
speediest way of disOrganizing and de-
moralizing the Democratic party. The
mistake of the Press and Herald
is in supposing that all Demo-
Gratis are laundering after office and
are willing to sacrifice everything for sue
cess. There are thousands Of men North
and South who, like Voorhees,, are Demo-
Gratis from principle. They believe in the
old doctrines of the party and have shown
their faith by bearing the brunt of public
odium when to be Democrat,of the Voor-
hees school was to be traduced and Will
fed everywhere. These men have fought
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17

PRESIDENT GRANT has addressed to
Congress a special message earnestly i'll
viting their attention to the outrageS and
horrible treatment inflicted upon poor emf
grants from Europe, who are in thousands
seeking homes in America. He says when
they reach our shores they are not residents
of any locality and can look only to the
General Government for protection. He,
therefore, advises Congress to enact laws
that will protect this helpless class. All
good citizens Will thank the President for
vile, however, denOunces it as another
step towards Capitalization.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17

SOUTHERN Democrats who favor Gree
very charitable when they abuse Northern
Democrats for not favoring him for the
same reason. They should remember that
VOORHEES, couldn't win votes in the North
for Greeley Oh that platform. The few
Southern States that Greeley can carry
won't elect him, and the points of his rec
ord that make him popular with certain
classes South, will ruin him everywhere
else
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17
THE FARMERS CONVENTION.

The foundation upon which the pros
perity and wealth of "a people rests is its
landed property. The farmers of coun-
try give it character and power. Show us
a prosperous, enterprising class of farmers
and we will show you wealthy, growing
State. 1t is to our interest as people,
therefore, to do ALI in our power to build
up our agricultural classes.
The Convention that assembled III this
city yesterday is the first of its kind
ever held in the State of Tennessee. This
fact alone should give to it significance
and interest not usually bestowed upon or
binary assembIages. We are glad to say
the body of men now in the city impress
us as truly representative of their great
class. They are highly intelligent, prac-
teal and worthy assemblage of gentle
men, and we congratulate the farmers of
this section, that the great work before
them has been so favorably and Oppor-
timely inaugurated.
We shall give full reports of the conven-
tons proceedings, and hope that thereby
we may aid in infusing into this great in
terest new life and ambition.
On behalf of our citizens we extend to
the body their kindest wishes for a har-
monious and profitable deliberation and a
cordial greeting to our city.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17

WE invite attention to the report of the
Jefferson County Sabbath School Conven-
ton held at cambridge, which appears on
our third page. 1t is gratifying to see so
much interest taken in this good work and
particularly to find county organizations
active in laying the foundation for per-
will be strong enough to push the work
into every part of this section.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17

JUST as we predicted, the Democratic
guerillas who are willing to desert their
camp for Office, are now reading VOORHEES,
out of the Democratic party for refusing to
pledge himseIfto vote for Greeley. To a
man who had been asleep for thirty days
the mere statement of the case would be
enough to force him to call the author a
fool
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-17

4 GREELEY organ giving a minute de-
scription of the way Horace spent last
Sunday says: He went to hear Chaplin
preach in the morning and was ct work in
his office in the afternoon.