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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
A Notorious Confidence Man Sent to the
State Prison by Judge Bedford.

A Notorious Confidence Man Sent to the
State Prison by Judge Bedford.
Before Cunning s. Bedford, City Judge.
The whole of yesterday was occupied In the trial
OF John A. Sheridan, charged with obtaining $1,000
in December, 1870, by false pretences. from John W.
Moore. This was the most ingenious and skillful
confidence operation which has been ventilated in
the General Sessions for some time. It appeared
from the mass of testimony taken that Moore, who
resides in Bro oklyn, answered an advertisement
which he saw In newspaper OF farm for sale. He
went to the place designated and met Sheridan,
vertsed; that It was In Pike county, Pennsylva-
MA; that on 1t was f0rty-seven acres OF
g9od clear abe land na three
ten rooms, two barns two outhouses, a trout
pond which could be made to produce 1000 a
revenue OF $1,000. He said that he would let
Moore have this property for $4,000, and gave as
he wanted to raise money to enable him to build
himself new house upon the adjoining 100 Of
land which he owned The prisoner said that a
tenant lived upon the place who paid him $400 a
year rent, and that he lived on place four miles
distant. That evening the prisoner met Moore and
by appointment at their residence in Brooklyn,
where further conversation occurred about the
purchase Of the farm. On the following Saturday
soner to Port Jervis by train, at which
point wagon was hired, and they
they reached the town Of Milford, where the prop
erty was located They arrived at dark, and Sheri-
dan showed Moore the "promised land" which
was not exactly flowing with milk and honey; but
he did call his attention to the trout pond and the
other attractions OF the place. He had the audacity
TO take them through large house upon this
highly cultivated farm, owned and lived In for
number OF years by an old Frenchman named REM
Lorauex, who was witness, and who, 1t appeared,
had authorized Sheridan to dispose OF his farm and
the houses upon for $4,000 The prisoner took the
precautlon before bringing Moore and the old lady
upon what to them, according to Sheridan's glow
Ing description, was enchanted ground, to say to
the old Frenchman, "You keep still; for
as you cannot speak good English the
people will not understand you" He complied
with the request and read his newspaper In the
kitchen while Sheridan and Moore were looking at
the farm. After IN examination Of three quarters
or an hour the party returned to Port Jervs, Sher
dan leaving them there, they returning to New
York on the following morning after giving him SIS
TO conclude the purchase and he to his mansion In
Pike county, which proved to be n small frame
erected upon forty acres land most OF which was
brought 1925. On the 2sth OF December Moore met
Sheridan by appointment at the store OF Amos A.
Carpenter, as Franklin street, when he handed him
deed properly certified describing In detail GER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
A WIFE MURDER.
A Wife Poisoned Because She Objects to
Her Husband Keeping n Paramour-EIis
Mistress Tarrcd and Fca thered-A Grain
and a Half OF Strychnine Found I'm tina
Wife's stomach.

Her Husband Keeping n Paramour-His
Mistress Tarrcd and Feathcred-A Grain
and a Half OF strychnine Found I'm tina
Wife's stomach.
HARRIsoNBURG, VA, April %, 1872
This usually quiet portion OF the Shenandoah
Valley OF Virginia has been thrown into an intense
excitement by case of wife poisoning surrounded
by all the horrors usually attending such cases.
For some months past John Cameron and his wife,
residing near Mount Crawford Rockingham County,
have lived unpleasantly together account OF his
keeping mistress, named steinback, in the neigh
borhood, and IL Is said he frequently threatened to
put her out of the way II she did not stop quarrel
ling with him. They were both between forty and
nifty years Of age, and besides one grown daughter
have several well-grown children. About two
weeks ago Mrs. Cameron became 80 unwcll as 10
require medicines and before going out to work
HER HUSBAND MIXED A DOSE
OF salts for her USE Some time during the morn
ing she swallowed the salts, and was soon after
attacked with violent spasms, when increascu 50
much In violence rs to cause her to send Tor her
band and several neighbors. The nelghp9rs arrived
frst and, az her husband entered the uoor vi ner
chamber she pointed her hnger at him ana sald =
"John You have poisoned me, as you said you
woudl' All OF the remedies tried faed TO arrest TIC, INC
course OF the deadly drug ana III nd sora
examination were had, and the evidence proving
SUFFICIENT Cameron was arrested ana c,a n 10 avail
sealed and sent the University OF virginia Tor ex-
animation. -, ,ua,. ,-,s -aco,uaa boro .h,.
The result OF the analysis was IcoeNeu nut tnin
morning and states that one and one-half grain
nf strychnine was found In the stomach, sufficient
70 nroduce the death OF three persons.
THE PARAMoUR TARRED AND FEATHERED.
Several DAYS after the arrest OF Cameron mum.
her of the Indignant people In the neghborhood
visited the home OF the woman Steinback, and,i
taking her out, administered coat OF tar and
feathers, and notified her that she must leave tho
country. Cameron Is about forty five years Of age
lost an arm several years ago from the kick q 4
horse. He IS about 1--we feet four inches high has q
rough sensual appearance, and, II conscious OF the
perilous position he occupies, makes sign Of It..
declare his belief that "they cannot do anything
with him." and when told Of the result OF the ana
ysls OF his wiies stomach, coolly remarked, "That
don't prove put It there.b
His trial win take place at tho next term Of the
County Court. which meets In May.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27

Third Day Of the Trial Of Libbie Garrabrant-
Professor Doremus ON the Stand-Indubitable
Traces Of Poison Found In the Stomach.

The trial OF Libbie Garrabrant for the alleged
murder OF r.. f. Burroughs was continued ut Pater
son yesterday before Judge Bedle. DR.. Quinn re-
sumed his seat on the witness stand and corrob0-
rated some of the testimony given by Constable
Monks. He deposed that he had induced Ltbbie to
write some words paper which he recognized
as being similar to writing found In deceased's
pocket. This testimony was overruled by the Court
on the ground that witness had not been proven an
expert at handwriting Witness at first had not
the least suspicion against the prisoner.
He afterwards deposed:-.I thought from
her contradictory statements that she had not
much resolution, but she was very inge-
NOUS in gettinM up 80 many stories; thought
she was the most consummate liar ever saw;
think she lacks resolution to stick to q statement
when once made; she then upsets 10 almost imme-
diately; do not think she has strong intellect;
thought she was person OF not strong mind;
think she Is below the average of her age In mental
capacity she seemed to be quite Jolly the mat
ter at the nquest-cheerfu and Jolly with the boys
sitting around these are the chief reasons for my
Judgment"
Michael Gallagher swore that the key which was
found on the stairway would unlock the door OF the
room on the inside, but would not go In from the
outside and added:-"The prisoner is ntelectu-
ally below the average; she IL very ignorant on all
subjects; sat beside her at the Inquest and had
to explain many questions 70 her before she an
sWeredD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
SUPREME c0URT-CiRCUIT.
Damages for Injuries.
Before Judge Tappen.

Before Judge Tappen.
John II. Myers vs. Henry L. Harris and others,
executors-Paintif claimed $4,000 damages for
injuries sustained by falling through stoOp at the
corner OF Myrtle avenue and Rycrson street. He
held the premises under a lease from Henry Harris
deceased and one day in April last, while crossing
the stoop 1t broke down, and he fell into the
area ana received injuries which he claimed pre-
vented him from doing business for several months.
Judge Tappen held that under the statute no action
for personal injuries could be brought against adj
minstraors, but that for breach OF alleged contract
to repair damages might be recovered, but not for
injury to business or for suffering he experienced
only for amount OF the doctors bin OF $3.50. The
jury rendered q verdict for that amount.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
THE MURDER OF GEORGE W. WATSON,
Fanny Hyde's Brother In Custody.

Immediately after the arrest of Fanny Hyde for
the murder OF George w. Watson her brother,
Samuel windlcy, who had accompanied her when
she went to purchase the pistol, fed from the city,
diligent search was made for him. but he man
aged to elude the officers lie was indicted with
MS sister for being an accessory. The officers kept
O close watch upon the Post ONCE, surprising that
ne would correspond with his family. nv this
means they discovered that he was in PHILADELPHIA
anu Of1cer Davy was sent on and arrested him. He
returned to Brooklyn with his prisoner Yesterday
and lodged him In the Kings County Jail to await
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
THE STOKES CASE.
Settlement OF the Bill OF Exceptions-An-
other Adjournment.

other Adjournment.
In the Conrtof Oyer and Terminer, Judge Cardozo
presiding, counsel for Stokes appeared and stated
that the settlement OF the bill of exceptions upon
the trial of the preliminary issue fixed for yes
terday morning The Court had doubtless heard
the melancholy news OF the death OF the child of
Mr. Gerry, his associate counsel. As he passed the
following the remains to the grave. The presence
OF Mr.. Gerry was indispensable for the settlement
of the bill OF exceptions. He COUNSEL was familiar
with the matter, but Mr.. Gerry's presence was
needed, as he was also familiar with 1t; besides, he
desired to have one or more OF his associates pre-
sent, In order to divide the responsibility of every
step taken. Under the circumstances, therefore he
was constrained to ask for further postponement
OF the settlement OF the bill of exceptions until
Tuesday next.
The district Attorney having assented, Judge
CardoZo allowed the case to stand over.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
THREATENING TO SHOOT AN OFFICER.

The Magistrate Asked 20 Use Ills Innu-
encc to Get the Prisoner Out Of Trouble.
Richard Coburn, relative Of valiant knight OF
the hstic ring, was yesterday brought up at the
Yorkvile Police Court. He was accused OF threat
enlng to shoot Oflcer Rordan, OF the Nineteenth
precinct, because the latter had been looking pretty
closely after some OF Coburn's sons OF Iite. me
prisoner was held In 81 900 to answer. an astempt
Justice Coulter TO .'plgeon- h0le the complaint but
OF course the request was promptly refused by the
Court who, however, did not feel called upon 10
served,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
Presidential Parslons.

Marshal Harlow yesterday received from Wash
ington the Presidents pardons releasing James
Shannon and Thomas Sullivan who were convicted
OF Illicit disting in 1871. Shannon was sentenced
to the Albany Pen .entiary for eighteen months and
fined 81 ,000 Sullivan's sentence was Imprisonment
in the Kings County Penitentary for two years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
SUICIDE BY JUMPING FROM A PgRRYBoAT

As the Hamilton avenue ferryboat New York was
crossing the river from New York to Brooklyn yes
terday, man, about thirtynve years OF age carry
Ing valise, rushed to the rear OF the boat and
sprang overheard before he could be prevented.
Efforts were made TO rescue him, but he sank be.
fore he could be reached.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
COURT OF COMMON pLEAs-spECIAL TERM.
Decisions.

Decisions.
BY Judge LOew.
Scott Va. woods think the injunction should
be modified so far as to allow the acto to be tried
when reached.
Pifln vs. Tupper.-Case settled.
Hanusmann VS.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for
counsel.
with leave to renew.
Hoyt vs. Anway--Motion to vacate order Of arrest
denied, with costs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
COURT OF OYER AND TeaMINEa.
Carl Vogt Said to BE Indicted.

Before Judge Cardozo.
This Court met yesterday. The only business was
the submission OF batch Of indictments by the
Grand Jury. Among those said to have been in
dicted was Carl Vogt, the aege murder of Cheva-
Her ID. q. BancO in Belgium. The indictment, how
ever is for theft OF bonds and securities, the prop
erty of the murdered man.
Decision.
Moses Goodkind ct al. vs. f. X. Courtney ct al
Motion denied on conditions, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
BROOKLYN COURTS.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Liquor Dealers Arrested.
Before Commissioners Jones.

BtTUIC NUInnIISSIUHtT JUHCS.
M. Claus of No. 3l5 Broadway, and Joseph Young,
fNo. AL Humboldt street, were charged yesterday
with retailing liquors at their respective places
without paying the special tax required by law.
They were held in their own recogniZances to ap-
pear on May to answer the charge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27
COURT OF APPEALS CALENDAR.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 20, 1872
The following is the day calendar OF the Court OF
Appeals for April 29:-Nos 277, 27s, 2s2, 2s3 224,
209 266, 2S4.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-27

COMMON SENSE She RMAN.
CoRREspoNDENT-will you cast your eye over
these notes, General, and see II have reported
You correctlyp
sheets Of manuscript in wretched handwriting -
You write badly enough to be very great man. As
near rs can decipher these hierogyphics they are
all right. wish all correspondents were equally
considerable and careful. have been offered up as
victim on the interviewing altar several times
and been fearfully butchered. Most OF your craft
except the HERALD fellows, sacrifice truth and
common sense to an itch for hyperbolc and fine
writing. have always found the truth good
enough for me, with what common sense try to
throw into IT,
CoRREsP0NDENr-Goo day, General, and thank
you FOR you, friendly opinion OF HERALD CORE
men you SO truthfully describe us, the HERALD
would not possess as 1t does do, the confidence Of
the American people,
While the General was studying arms, sugar cul-
tuTe and grand politics, Lieutenant Grant and
and laying In stores OF pipe stems tarbonches.
Latakia tobacco Turquoises aud Eastern varieties.
The "Prince OF America as the natives designated
his honors meekly and stood up against the peril
nacous gazing OF an ever attendant crowd
with unbroken I'm good nh hnmor "WalIahl but
observant Carene shoopkeeper exclaimed as
the nonchaant dragon would light his fourteenth
cigar with exactly the impassve GOODNESS and sang
yfotd OF his distinguished father under equally try
Ing circumstances. The Lieutenant informed me
that the party would go from Turkey to Russia via
the volga, thence to Berlin, where he would leave
and 90 alone to Sweden, Scotland, Ireland and
home. The young soldier is very frank In his views
on England and says click em, II they don't look
out" and thinks the scarcity Of good cigars sum.
sound very Palmerstonian, and the stout old Pre-.
mier was most successful statesman,
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-03-07
Rare- of Adyertt

one iuare llo lines first in>ertion-...S3 90
ach Subsequent insertion u.................. | 30
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-03-07

A lill has been introduced into the
New York Legislature to authorize
the construction Of a tunnel through
BROOKLYN along Atlantic avenue to
East New York. with branch to
Conev Island. The tunnel is now
partly completed, as the soil permits
of rapid excavation. 1t is probable
that Brooklyn will have an under
ground railroad before New York.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-03-07

c,,HE ABOVE NAMED PROPRIETOR HAVING
| leased the Orm by House would inferm his
friends and the travelling public that this IluuS,.
ha, been thoroughly rcftted throughout and put
in crrlI Iete order for the comfort and pleasure Of
all y no may please to give him Il call.
The TABLE Will, al all times. be supplied with
all the suh-taritials well the Injuries that
the market aff,rds No pains will be spared 10
please guests and every attention will be paid to
their resi- ective wants at all times
The BAR is well stocked with Fine Liquors,
Wine. &c.
Attached 10 the House is a BILLIARD ROOM
containing Three Tables "f the latest improved
styles. with good cues, balls and fine light.
Also, CT NEKAL STAGE OFF lCt. for the stages
cnruec: Ing with all the dtfernt lines of Stages
and Railroads running through this state aIId
California. and any Information i'll relation to the
same will be Clieertuly given at all times
m. PtrticUlti attention paid to booking Pas-
.engers calling them &c. Nov 50 If
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-03-07

The prospects are that the bullion
viellot | niuuville. Nevada. for 1872.
will be nearly double what it was i'll
~
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-03-07
Ihe Nai'r State &r0jstcr,
Published Daily, Mondays Excepted
JOHN BOOTH.

OFFICE--I;:.il's Brick Building, Second
street. uppu~ite thc Capitol.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-03-07

Tie Oregon papers say the pros
poets for q prosperous mining sea
on are decidedly bright and encour-
aging.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-12-26
Miscellaneous.

"A good protection against misfortune
"A policy in the Washington Life.
A matchmaker says he passes a great
many springs every year in his
shop.
New Bedford, once the greatest whal,
ing port in the world, now owns but five
vessels.
THE Vermont Legislature has declined
to abolish the death penalty, regarding it
as q capital thing,
There was a grand flagclation at
Newcastle, Del, few days ago. Seven
colored culprits and one white do. were
pilloried and whipped.
"A bronze group, costing S11, 900, has
been placed over the grave of child in
Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Pa
The landscape gardening on the
cheek of a Georgia local reporter was eH
ecuted by the finger nails OF an appreciate
i've patron.
AT the burning Ct coffee roasting eS-
Establishment in Rochester, n Y, the other
night, one hundred and twenty FIVE bush.
els of peas were consumed.
The Nclo Russian Telegraph states that
the construction of a navigable canal to
connect the Port Of Sebastopol to Balak
lava has been resolved upon by the Gov.
eminent at an estimated cost ofl4 coo coo
roubles. Sebastopol is TO be Il merely
commercial harbor and Balab&va a wal
harbor. TheiTconnection is therefore in.
dispensabie.
The practicabtlity of transporting
packages by means of the pneumatic tube
will shortly be tested at Washington, as
Mr. Brisbane, who obtained an appropria,
ton from Congress last winter, has al
most completed his tube between the
capitol and the government printing office.
II successful, Mr.. Brisbancs next move
will be to construct tube between
Washington and Baltimore, for the trans
pOrtation Of the mails.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-12-26

"A Mrs. Campbell, of Concord, Tenn,
recently left the house for a few min
utes. trusting her little child to muse.
During her absence the n1rse had fit,
and tumbled into the lire with her
charge, both being burned to death.
AT an English funeral, the other day,
one of the six bearers slipped and fell
the others dropped the coffin and fellupon
The PROSTATE man ia such a manner as 10
intict injuries Of which he died in a
week,
1t was an exceedingly fortunate cir
cumstancc for HIN that Edward Mills,
of Pikeyille, Ohio, ate his dinner
before blowing into his gun to see if it
was loaded, as it is beyond his power to
eat anything now.
Julia Smead, IS years Of age, was
shockingly burned in Cleveland, while
lighting fire in gasoline stove. Her
clothes were burned of, also her hair,
and the flesh of her whole body was
roasted, except where the corscts were
fastened around her. She was so terribly
burned as to deaden all sensibility.
Two little Macon boys went out to
have some fun with a shotgun the other
day. One of them took his stand behind
a tree and held out his hat There being
some little delay on the part Of the
shooter. the holder Of the hat stuck his
head out to see what was the matter. He
was lust in time to discover. The family
physician says It is singular how many
shots one boy IS face will hold.-.SaUahnah
Nears
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-12-26

comfort and protection OF immigrants in many wa
while aboard ship and after landing The Boston
Relief bill was tAkesi up and, after long discus
sion, referred to the Judiciary Committee After
m executive session, adjourned to tie 10th.
In the House, on the 18th, a resolution
was adopted calling on the Postmaster General for
certain information concerning postal cards, post
agestamps, etc.. "a number OF private bills were
reported The bill TO reimburse the College OF
William aud Mary, IN Virginia S55,o00, for prop
erty destroyed during the war Of the rebe'hon,
was taken mp in Committee Of the Whole, reported
Ia the House, and m amendment was adopted 60,
50 to I6-provlding that no part Of
the money should be paid until It had
been officially declared by the College authorities
that the Institution is and shall be in
the future at all times, open ior
the admission on equal .erms, and with
equal privileges, Of all persons, irrespective OF
race, color, or previous condition Of servitude
The bill as amended was then rcjected-yeas 3
nays l26. The Senate amendments to the House
bill aboIishing the Offices Ct Assessors and Assist
ant Assessors Of Internal Revenue, we're taken up
and all agreed to except one authorizing The APP
pOintnent Of TWENTY-FIVE Treasury Agents, which
was rejected SO to 26and Committee of Con
ference was ordered djuurned, the session on
the 1ith 10 be restricted to general debate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-12-26
Incidents aud Accidents.

m, - n, -, -.-1 = 4, 1.l-
e n9,los cry "9 as. CFu'ICn 10 u I,l,
BY laIlIng stone at Mineral Point, Wis
'oi'S,,i .
,,- -hiehFy heiseiIto"ch, OF Bay Cilty
Michigan, was E!ied ny jumping OH u
'Fa'h IN fap'a motion
-Thr death OF Mrs, A, Whipple, of
Portland, " 49, was caused by pairing n
corn 100 closely.
A son of Mr.. M0nahan, of Adams,
Wis, was accidentally shot and killed u
few days ago.