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Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

A Telegram from Eikton, in Wednes-
days Baltimore .imerican, announced
that Cecil is unanimous for excluding
Federal c-hnldcrs from the Philadcl-
phia Convention, aud is unanimous for the
denomination Of Grant for President, :"
whcrcupon the Baltimore Gasele remarks
-. 1t is eyidcn, that the Republicans Of
Cecil intend TO assume virtue if they
have il not. The exclusion Of Federal Of
icc-holdcrs from that body. or what a.
mounts to the same thing. the refusal to
admit those who were chosen by Federal
interference. would leave the Convention
with scarcely members enough to transact
its ordinary busiucss--in fact, i, would be
like the play Of Hamlet with the importan,
character Of Hamlet omitted. Cecil il
right in theory, but the Federal Office
holders will take good care that a differ
cpt rule ia put in practice"
The Gazette docs not understand the
Cecil Republicans. II they have decided
no. to send oticer-holdcrs to Philadelphia,
they will do IL; and II they want Gran, {
President. they will nominate and vote for
him. The Republicans Of Cecil are very
resolutc. During the late civil war they
decided that the union should not be bro
ken up. and declared that IL al the rest Of
the country seceded. Cecil county would
be tho union.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

Florida 10 blessed with two Governors,
tho Governor aud Lieutenant. 0ovcrnos
both claiming to be the rigbtful Governor
The contest between them will be decided
In tho Supreme Court on Tuesday next.
The Licutcuant Governor. setting Ms Gov
eroor, has isssed . Proclamation coovcsins
the Legislature. tho psoelamsiion closing
- follows: I'm testimony whereof bers-
unto ~. ~ band and ssal. and ID lisu ol
sGaisg Tie srsas sssl of Tho Stats. hereby
psosiaim thas H. ssaS ~ bssn sssssssd
o. slsles."
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- NAlsll1EID.

A. the ". L. Church. in ihis town, on Tues
day Last. 10y the Rev. Vaughan Smith, Mr.. Risb-
ard Reed, of chesapeake city, aud Niss Sadie ..
Buriis, OF this ,own.
~ the Residence nf the brides mother, APRIL
lsih, hr Rev. Mr.. lloliIrll, J. 5. Merritt and
LSdn u plin,hnn,, all oI crrii county, Nd.
Al fvlion, Del. On the iaih inst. Mr u. A.
johnson, Of Mhddleicwn, aud Miss Z. u. Fiuey,
Of FELTON,.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

The Csliicrais grsps crop is damaged 10
re extent of one.6hh Or ons-sixth By ths
':se ffoses; Psches, hgs. spricots, neota-
rine: and knglish valnuts are slse dam
eyed In some lccaliiics.
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20
DIED.

Al the reFilenee of her husband Jossi, Ridg-
way, In udessa. nei on Wednesday morning,
Mrs Matilda D. Rideway. ngcd 12 years
Al his RESIDENCE near Sunni, Bridge, on tho
9Th inst Sylvester u. Townsend, in the 1ls,.
year oi his age.
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LIME. LIME, LIME!!

THE subcribcr will furnish IN. b.., ..,.h
= Lime TO sll Who may want, At tllu pfirs;
FOR fnrther information inqsiss or John A Rev.
holds, Middleiown, Delaware, who d auihorIssd
Apr. 20--K. Norelsiewnl ~
Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20

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Middletown transcript., 1872-04-20
GRAND
Vocal and Instrumental Concert,
AT rHg
TOWN HALL.
Middletown, Del.

WEDNESDAY ErEyiyG, MiriMa, 1874.
UNHiS entertainment, will sprprss anything Of
L the Kind ever gircn IN MiAdle,pwn.
SENTIMENTAL AND COMIC SONGS,
solos,
DUETS, fr
QuARrETTS,
AND cllORUSES.
The nrlis, for this concert have been selected
from the best Choirs in the city Of Philadelphia,
Among whom may be found some Of the rsrsst
musical lalra, Of the age
Comic singing hy Mr.. John A. Conly. one OF
States. '''r.'IE : ~ III,
The masagers pledge themselves that this en-
'ertaininent win he all that Is rsPfesenled.. J.
~ Tickets 80 ccnjs. No half price,
Doors open al u o'clock. Concert to com
mcnce at 81. . - -
Tickets can be obtained Of tho ms naRer,, and
a' the door the evening Of the eatestaiument. .
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The New York herald., 1872-12-04

examination OF the books made by the Board
OF Directors at different times from the
25th OF November, 1870, up TO the 26th OF
November, 1872. William Mofat Graham
Cashier did embezzle, abstract, or wifuly mis-
apply the moneys, funds credit OF the bank TO
the extent or 100000, and made false entries IN
their reports statements OF the association with
intent to defaud the directors and STOCKHOLDERS OF
the institution and other persons.
On this affidavit warrant was issued, and II was
entrusted to Deputy Marshal Kehoc for execution
The deputy proceeded to Middletown, where he
had no trouble in finding Mr.. Graham, whom he
arrested and conveyed TO this city on Monday
night. Being unwe, Mr.. Graham was taken TO
the st. Clair House, and yesterday, having got
better he was brought before Commissioner Os-
born. Horton, the Cashier, has not been found,
and Ii Is said that he has ned the country. When
the case was called on Mr.. A. II. Purdy appeared
for the government and Mr. Charles $. Spencer Tor
the defendant.
Mr.. Spencer made O heightened address, In
moving for o dismissal OF the complaint, on the
ground that no warrant ought to be issued for the
arrest OF any person on an affidavit on mere in
Courts all complaints on information and beliefwere
dismissed on cert!Orari as complaints entirely I'M
proper to be made. He characterized the whole
that it ought to De dismissed, as he believed his
client to be entirely innocent. Mr. Purdy for the
government, held that there was good reason for
issuing the warrant on the aff1davt IN question.
10r what he had done In issuing the warrant. lie
denied the motion to dismiss the complaint
Mr.. Spencer then demanded an immediate eX-
animation OF the defendant.
After some discussion the Commissioner ad-
Journed the case until this morning. when the ex-
animation will be gene into The defendant, in
default OF 100000 bail, was committed to Ludlow
Street Jail. II Is understood that he can pro-
cure the amount OF bail, II he be afforded an Op-
portnnity OF obtaining it, which, OF course, lie
will be.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
BROOKLYN COURTS.
SUPREME COURT-cIHCu,T.

The Dcfunct Central Bank Litigation.
Before Judge Gilbert
Silas b. butcher, as assignee, &C., brings suit
against the Importers and Traders National Bank
OF New York. The Central Bank used to make the
collections in Brooklyn Of the Importers and
Traders National Bank OF New York. On the lst
OF August there was in the Central Bank 500 422 %
to the credit of the Importers and Traders Bank
OF which on that day $4,000 was paid on draft
drawn by the Importers and Traders Bank.
This action is now brought to this amount,
the plaintif claiming that the payment of this
draft was made with intent to give preference to
the defendant over the other creditors OF the
Central Bank, and delay and defeat the operation
OF the bankrupt act.
The defendant claims that the Central Bank was
its agent for collection merely and that the funds
in the Central Bank were, therefore, trust funds
ana cannot in law be considered as an indebted
ness in the purview OF the Bankrupt act.
The defendant also claims that Mr.. butcher got
possession OF $3 749 81 when lie became assignee of
the Central Bank, winch was their money the
Central Bank having collected that amount for
them on Brooklyn checks, notes and drafts. For
this amount judgment is asked for against Mr..
butcher
Case on.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.
Receiver or stolen Property.


Isaac Lyon, Polish Jew, keeps a place at "a
Market street, where great number and variety
OF articles are huddled together In dingy confusion
scrap OF Old iron OF no price at ALL Isaacs collec
tion forms curiosity shop far surprising that
described by England's great novelist notwitf.
Perhaps owing to this his reputation has
not been good among the police for
some time, 1T being generally supposed that
transactions have confirmed this view. Some time
last week two young men were arrested and COM
mtted for trial, charged with burglary, in entering
the premises 571 Broadway, and one of these has
made revelations seriously duplicating Isaac. Ac-
cordng to the statement made his course has been
extremely wary, dealing, as he has, only with the
initiated and those properly recommended. The
custom has been iOr the thieves to take their plum
der to lager beer saloon 10 the vicinity whence a
shop OF respectable exterior. The people there at
once informed Isaac that his presence was desired
in the saloon, where, over z,oei lager, bargains
were contaminated.
This untoward revelation in connection with
certain specified transactions caused Isaacs arrest
and ne was Yesterday brought up before the Jefrer
son Market Police Court, and committed without
bail for further examination.
THE POLICY DEALERS.
A number OF men were brought up before the
JEFFERSON Market Court yesterday, charged with q
violation OF the Lottery law, but were all dis
charged for want OF evidence, except George
Walker, OF 476 Hudson street, who was held in the
THE EMPLOYMENT swINDIE.
Peter Exter, being In want OF a situation, called
at the employment office OF George Nicolson 1873
Sixth avenue, wbo assured him that II he would
pay 81, and call the following day, he should be
provided for. He did call next day and continually
thereafter, from the 10th of November to the pres
ent, without receiving any satisfaction, wherefore
he complains. NicOsOn was committed in default
OF $500 bail to answer.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
THE Waikiki BANK DEFALCA-
TI0N.

Arrest of the President, Ex-senator Will
liam NJ. Graham-Alleged Flight of the
Cashier-Graham Held In $4,000 Bail
for Exa aminatton To-day.
Considerable excitement was experienced some
time since In commercial and monetary circles
when IL became known that there had been a
defalcation in the Waikiki National Bank, OF Mid.
detown, orange county, to the extent OF 100000
On the Sd OF November last one of the directors
OF the bank, Mr.. Avery A. Bromley, went before
Commissioner Osborn and requested that mags-
trate to issue warrant for the arrest of Mr. Ora.
ham and also Charles II. Horton, the
cashier Of the bank. Mr.. Bromley informed
the magistrate that he, with other members
OF the Board OF Direction, had spent twelve or
fourteen days in looking into and Investigating the
AFFAIRS and accounts OF the bank; that they had
discovered defalcation to the extent Of $lOo 00O
and that they believed the President and the
Cashier to be responsible for the amount Of money
thus unacc0unted for.
MIR. BRoMLEY's AFFIDAVIT.
Mr.. Bromley made an affidavit In which he states
that he resides In Mddet0wn, and s in the fur
nshing goods business at that place, and also a
director OF the Wallkll National Bank, iocated at
Middletown, and carrying on Its operations there;
that on Information aud BELIEF and RON personal
The New York herald., 1872-12-04

been fully published In the HERAfD-therc has been
sharp legal controversy in the courts In regard
to the payment OF the bill for the construction OF
the fre-alarm telegraph In this city. The LIN as
adjusted by the commissioners Of the Fire Depart
ment, amounted to s4O2 500, OF which sum $250,oco
was paid. The amount claimed, including interest,
was $194,3S9 81. After various preliminary mo-
tons the matter was referred to eX-Judge Suther-
land, who reported that the claim was q just and
valid one. The Comptroller refusing the amount,
application was made TO Judge Brady OF the Su-
preme Court, for peremptory writ OF mandamus
directing him to pay the same. Judge Brady yes
terday gave his decision in the case, directing
will be seen by his opinion given below, the writ to
issue.
OPINION OF JUDGE BRADY.
The demand urged IN this matter It Is conceded
Is Just. The evidence taken by the referee shows
that 1t Is meritOri0us aud wholly free from sus-
picion, and there is, therefore, no reason why 1t
should not be paid. II is claimed, however, that
the interest added should not be allowed; but this
view cannot be sustained. Chapter 465, Laws Of
1871, provides for the payment OF the amount az
adjusted and accepted by the Commissioners OF
the Fire Department and II became the duty of the
Comptroller to pay IL in the matter decided II
was from the time OF the adjustment claim which
was to be paid and for which provision has been
made. II was like any other obligation from that
time, and II payment was withheld the interest
should be allowed. think the referees repsrt
should be accepted, the basis OF the order to be
entered herein. Ordered accordingly.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
THE OLD TAMMANY RING FRAUDS.

Another Day or Legal Fabian Tactics
The Ex-Boss in Court-Array Of Coun-
sel-More Dilatory Motions-No Arraign-
As predicted In the HERALD OF Monday under the
head of "The Tweed Case" further dilatory mo.
Nons in the Court OF oyer and Termner have fol-
lowed the proceedings in this case. At an early
hour yesterday the court room was thronged with
Rpressing crowd, who we're only kept IN order and
10 their proper places through the exertons of an
extra number OF court officers. The fact that the
great ex-Boss Tweed was supposed to he at last
brought to bay, and that he must plead to the ar.
raignment against him, was sufficient in itself to
crowd the court room, and during the early
audience exchanged remarks to the effect
that the "Boss can draw big house." But after
al, he was not brought to bay. Tie Boss, like the
hunted stag In the LADY Of the Lake." when the
law pursued him in the person OF Wheeler II.
Reckham, prosecuting attorney,
With ready and weapon barred,
me willy quarry shuns the shock,
Abu turns bim from the opposing rock;
20 the willy Boss through his counsel, breaks
through the law and the arguments Of Peckham,
and' IKE the old Irish counsellor, O'Connell, pro-
CLAIMS IN Iact that no Grand Jury that ever lived
could frame an Indictment through which he could
sot drive coach and four or an old "Big sixn
engine.
At the opening OF the Court or Oyer and Ter.
miner yesterday. after the arraienment of scan-
nell for the murder Of Donahoe ard King the
lawyer, Tor the murder OF O'Neil--whosa trials are
ses aoWh ID SUCCESSION at an early day-tle case
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
ToMBs POLICE COURT.

Outrage ON . Street Car Conductor
Another Phase or the Confidence Game.
On Sunday afternoon last Francis Brady, Hugh
Reilly and three other men OF one ilk, jumped on
the rear platform OF Grand street car going to-
wards Jersey City ferry The conductor, Charles j.
Colby, recognized his passengers and at once
called out in loud voice, 'Gcntemen, look
out for your pocketDooks; there Is gang
OF pickpOckets on the carr The men
got Off Immediately, but waited on the corner for
Colby until the return trip. The whole gang OF
them Jumped on the car near Mott street, and one
OF them struck the conductor over the eye with
slungshot inficting a serious wound. Through
the assistance OF Detectives Heidelberg and Elder
Brady and Reilly were arrested yesterday. The
a:n renainder OF the gang are still at large. The
prisoners were brought before Judge Hogan at the
T0mbs and fully committed for trial.
ANOTHER.
Edwin N Colt, Jr.. is q citizen OF Troy. He came
10 New York last week on q VISIT and accordingly
wandered around looking at ali there was to be
seen. friday afternoon he was walking through
on canal street a, and "a, wedressed, genIsmanly
Littlejohn am glad to see you."
my name Is not lIttleiOhn, answered Mr.. Colt.
Y0u are mistaken in the person. My name Is
Edwin N. Colt. am from Troy"
Mr.: Colt did not walk very far before he met
another man. who addressed him Familiarity. This
time the stranger accOstant knew his name. "How
Troy ~
entered into conversation with his new found ac-
quaintance, ana accompanied him to 272 Canal
street where ne was Induced to play at some game
where he lost 500 so.
When 1t was too late Mr. Colt found ont he had
been duped, and had his genial companion ar
rested. The prisoner, whose name is John M.
Mahon, was arralgned before Judge Hogan yester-
day ana committed in default OF $500 bail to
answer.
STABBING AFFRAY.
Unaries Hesler, OF 10 Mott street, and Thomas
Kelly, became engaged in quarrel yesterday
m0rning1n Canal street, and Kelly stabbed Hesler
IN tle stomach with a small pOcketknife. Kelly's
wound was serious, but not fatal. Hcslin was ar
rested by officer stephen McManus, and held to
answer BY Judge Hogan, in default OF $500 bail.
John Brennan, who assaulted Conductor Duffy,
OF car 9S Third Avenue line, on Monday night was
held to answer, In default OF $1,000 bail.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
W0ODHULL.CL .CLAFLIN BAILED.
The Wayward Sisters Again at Liberty
Bailed, Arrested and Rebailcd-Home

Again.
Yesterday quite number OF persons assembled
in the office of Commissioner Shields to have q
look at the extraordinary pair of women, Wood.
hull and Claim, who had come down from the Jail
of Ludlow street to sign the bail bonds which had
been ready for their signature since Saturday last.
AS will be remembered, these women are charged
with sending an obscene publication through the
mail; and upon this charge Mr. James Keenan,
and DR.. Augustus ID. Ruggles, OF Brooklyn, ex-
pressed themselves as ready TO become bondsmen
Tor the appearance of the accused to take their
trial.
When woodruff and Clanln entered the court
room there was rush to sec them. They do not
appear to have suffered much by their imprison-
ment, though 1t is obvious cell in jail is not the
kind Of place they desire for residence.
1t was twelve O'Clock when they entered court
in charge OF a deputy marshal.
Mr.. De Kay represented the government, as
counsel, and the accused also had legal assistance.
Commlsstonsr Shields then presented the pail
bonds to Woodruff and Clafn who, having taken
the usual oaths, signed the documents at once
whcreupon they were discharged from the custody
of the Marshal. They were. however, Immediately
Jefferson Market Police Court who held a
warrant against them in criminal action
for alleged libel upon Mr.. Luther c. Challs. But
Shields office, obvated the necessity OF bringing
the women to Jefferson Police Court and the Judge
took bail for them upon the last-named charge.
They were then taken across the street the Sher
III f's Office where bail was accepted for them IN
the civil suit for libel Instituted In the State Court
at the instance OF Mr.. Challis.
The defendants are bailed in the United States
Court in the sum OF $4,000 each, TO appear and
take their trial when they shall be called upon to
do so by the District Attorney who, IL is under
Stood fs quite prepared to do his duty In respect
to the indictment found against these women up
to the full requirements OF the law and justice Of
the matter.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
COURT oF APPEALS.
Decisione,

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec 8, 1872.
Judgments anirmed, with costs-Ogden vs.. The
East River Insurance Company; Carpenter vs..
Ross; 0'Leary vs.. Walter; Ocean National Bank OF
New York vs. Fant; Moncrief vs.. Ross.
Judgment affirmed-Ganney vs. The People &C.
Judgment reversed and new trial granted the
cost to abide event--Booth vs. The Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank OF Rochester.
Judgment reversed and new trial granted, costs
to abide the event as to defendant Yulee, and udg
ment affirmed as to other defendants, with costs
V0se VS.. The Florida Railroad Company.
Judgment Of Supreme Court and Of Sessions re-
versed and new trial granted-Hught VS.. The Peo-
pie, &c.
order granting new trial reversed and Judgment
at Circuit affirmed, with c0sts-Doubleday vs..
Kress.
Order OF General Term reversed and tpat Of
Special Term aAirmed.-Pe0ple, ex rel. Peterson,
VS.. Dayton; People. ex rel. Mills, va Dayton.
Order affirmed, with c0sts.-ln the matter OF
Astor to vacate assessment.
Appeals dismissed, with costs-Brown vs.. Leigh;
Bougnton vs.. BOughtOn; Arnold vs.. Robertson.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
CITY C0UnT-SPeClAL TERM.
Decisions.

BY Judge Nelson.
In re Charles d. Landry, q Lunatic, &c.-Order
granted confirming inquisition.
In re John ii. Bradford, Lunatic &c.-The like
order granted.
Elizabeth J. Sawyer vs. Edwin II. Sawyer.-Re-
ferred to ID. B. Thompson TO inquire and report as
to the matter charged.
Anne Nitze vs.. Charles Ntze.-Order OF refer
ence granted.
BY Judge Thompson.
Frances A. Van visk vs.. The Broadway and
Seventh Avenue Railroad Company.-Motion de-
MED, with costs. opinion on file.
The Late Judge Strong.
On Friday, at two O'Clock, a meeting OF the Bar
will be held In the Supreme Court room to take
action with regard to the death Of Judge strong.
Respect to the Memory or Horace Greeley.
All the Courts have adjourned until Thursday out
OF respect to the memory Of the deceased states
man and philosopher.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS
COURT or OYER AND TERMlHER.
The King-O'Ncn Murder-The Arraign-
ment.

The King-O'Ncn Murder-The Arraign-
ment.
Before Judge Ingraham.
James Q. King was arraigned yesterday for mur-
der in the first degree in the shooting OF Anthony
O'Nen on the 18th November last at AZ Pine street.
IN this city. Mr.. vanderpoel urged that as he had
had no opportunity to see the Indictment and but
few moments conversation with Mr.. Beach, the
matter should be allowed 10 stand over day or
two during which they would arrange date with
the District Attorney.
The trial of the case was accordingly fixed for
tomorrow morning.
The Scnnnen-Donahue Murder.
John Scannell was arraigned for murder in the
first degree of Thomas Donahue on the I'd day OF
November last by shooting him with pistol.
Counsel for the prisoner said that as one Of the
counsel with him in the case had since the opening
OF the Court been called away to Albany under
subpoena, to attend the Senate in the matter OF
Judge Curtis, he proposed that the time Of this
pleading should be postponed until they could
have an opportunity Of c0nferring together.
The case was then fixed for hearing on Thursday
morning next.
The New York herald., 1872-12-04

OF October, and was sent 20 the Penltentiary for
eix months
Adjournment Out OF Respect TO Horace
Greeley.
"hen Assistant District Attorney Stewart IN
Iormed the Recorder at a late hour In the after
noon that all the cases on the calendar were dis
posed or his Honor said that out OF respect to the
memory OF Mr. Horace Greeley ana in order to AFFORD
an opportunity 10 those whose attendance would
S0bseqnies, the Court would stand adjourned until
The New York herald., 1872-12-04
COMMON pLEAS-SPeC!Al TERM.
Decisions.

BY Judge IarrcmOre.
Kelly vs. Mack.-Order settled and undertaking
approved.
bernstein vs.. Observation-Disclosures opened on
payment OF costs Of notion costs OF term ana dis
bursements.
Dodge vs.. Dodge.-Rcference ordered.
Northumberland Fire Extnguisher Company W..
Observation-Disclosures ordered.
Ellis va. Observation-Disclosures discharging under
taking and releasing sureties granted.
Davenport vs. Turner.-MOtion granted.
Eagleson vs. Grey-Judgment ordered.
Mausner vs. GOttel-Anldavit OF service OF notice
OF application is detective.
BY Judge ]. F. DAILY.
EmmOns vs. Bafnes.-Case settled.
Ross vs. Binnagel.-MotiOn denied.
Cowell vs. Standardization granted.
Thurber vs.. Burg.-Same.
Schindel vs. Schmidt.-Appication denied.
Judd vs. Naturalization granted.