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The New York herald., 1873-11-05

trate. They had been brought hithor by Justice
Coulter. who had also In readiness two or three
carriage loads OF stalwart Twenty-second ward
boys-staiwart, rough looking fellows. before whom
the few policemen attached to the court
would be but as handful or boys.
These and several others who would have
been on hand In case OF an emergency It was said,
would be sworn In as special deputy sherins to
protect Justice Coulter In tho discharge OF his
duties and to take charge OF the prisoners in case
the police should see hr to disobey his orders.
About ten O'Clock Sergeant Phillips received an
order from superintendent Matsell. signed by the
Commissioner, informing him that one OF the new
Police Justices would take his seat the Bench OF
this Court Ut noon. and directing him to recognize
no other authority but his. The reception OF tnis
the excitement among the knowing ones, ana the
apprehension OF the attaches OF the court iest
a conaics with the deputy sherltrs would ,oas
Captain Gunner, OF the Nineteenth precinct was
applied TO az once by the Sergeant Tor advice ana
Gated with by telegraph, when reply was received
from superintendent Matsell, ordering the cap
second and twenty third precincts to Keep ali per-
sons arrested after half-past eleven A. M. until
this morning at the station houses. The order was
and left the Bench, but not the court AT noon
none OF the new Police Justices put in an appear
Justice Coulter took his seat on the Bench again at
three O'Clock, but, OF course, no prisoner was
brought before hlm. He says he will be on hand
to-day again, bright and early, and thai II any one
intereres with him unit. his injunction has Deen
dissolved there may be hot work expected.
AN ELECTION FIGHT.
Thomas Connolly, decent looking young fellow,
about nineteen years OF age, was charged with
quarrelling 1t the polling booth OF the Eighth clec-
ton district Twenty-frst ward, and committing
a severe assault on Henry McGee, OF No. 243 East
Twenty-eighth street. He was held for examina-
tiOn.
Mary Cinnamon, domestic, was accused Of the
larceny OF SOL from her mistress, Isabella Rich
No. 224 East Sixty street, She was held
for trial
sTABBING AFFRAY AT A DANCE.
At the Nineteenth precinct station house there
were locked up during the Gay Henry Euchem-
HOMER George Seery, Charles Osborne, Frederick
Kruifer and Philip Bloch. charged with assaulting
and stabbing one Morris SohHger. The nght in
which the latter was injured, took place at
dance, which was kept up until four O'Clock yesrer-
day morning, at No. $40 East Fifty yfoursh street,
Will be arraigned In Court this morning.
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THE KNIFE IN A LAGER BEER SALOON.

Young German Butcher Dangerously
Stabbed by q Party Of His Country
men-Thc Quarrel Arises from a Dis
pute About Girl who Refuses to
Dance with the Wounded Man-AI1 the
Assailants Locked UP.
About one O'Clock yesterday morning dancing
party was being held at the lager beer saloon No.
$40 East FItyfourth street. kept by German
named Frederick Knorr, at which number OF the
lower class or both sexes were present. The party
was held for the benefit OF the proprietor, and the
fun was OF very riotous nature. Most of the men
present were pianomakers by trade and the ex.
cltement was at its height when butcher, named
Mortz Solinger, aged twenty years, entered
the room with some companions and took
his place In the dance. which was
waltz. Some few moments elapsed when q
quarrel arose in regard to a couple OF girls who
were dancing. 1t IS said that Songer endeavored
to have dance with one OF the girls against the
will OF some of the Germans present. when an
ARRAY occurred, In which Solllnger was severely,
II not fatally stabbed twice In the left slde 1t
impossible TO learn who did the stabbing, but the
proprietor OF the lager beer saloon, Friederlch
Knorr; Henry Euchenhofer, residing at Third ave-
nue. and Fifty-iith street; George Scoring, OF No.
AIS East Flfty-fourth street; Charles Oswald,
pbn NO. Roc 700 81 Ess, No aaa ast see and
were all arrested and taken to the station house
IN East Fifty ninth street by the police OF the Nine
teenth precinct. All these persons declare that
Songer was the agQressor, and that, besides in
terering with these women he struck the pro-
prietor Knorr and Eucnenhoier. They also state
that tney know nothing or the stabbing, and saw
no knife excepting the one which they claim that
the wounded man drew upon Knorr. THIS Is
very improbable story, as some one OF the 1--WE
must have stabbed Solllnger, as he was found to
be badly cut in the left side and covered with blood
when the assailants were taken away from nIn,
presenting most ghastly and pitifu spectacle.
HERALD reporter called upon the five prisoners in
the cells or the Nineteenth precinct station house
and questioned them as to their share in the at
tempted assassination, but, severally and colec-
lively, they denied having struck MIN stabbed
have participated in S0llinger resides at 246 East
Seventy-fourth street, and Is married. Late last
evening 1t was believed by the physicians In at
tendance on SOinger that though the wounds
were not necessarily fatal, yet they were danger
ous and would result In death II Inflammation once
appeared. 1t would seem that the prisoners who
are Of low order OF intelligence had agreed upon
common story, TO know nothing OF the afray
when uuestiOued.
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TEE UNDERTOOK TRIAL.
Strong Evidence for the Prosecution
The Story of the Temptation.

The Story Of the Temptation.
wEsTcHEsTER, Pa, Nov. 4. 1873.
In the Undertook trial to-day the most impor-
tant evidence for the prosecution was elected
during the afternoon session.
Mrs. Annie Rhodes sister Of Udderz6ok, testified
that the accused came to see her husband and had
an interview with him In the woods. Samuel w.
Rhodes then testified to the conversation he haa
with Udderzook the prisoner asking him II he had
horse and wagon that would hold three persons.
Witness said that he had not but could get one.
The prisoner said they could make 81, 900 each;
we could get $500 right of, and he would guaran-
tee 500 any how; he said there was q man who
was drinking and spending money for no good; he
had "poker" two or three times since he had been
with him; that the man had $1,000; he wanted
the man In and take him to the woods,
give him laudanum, put him to sleep and
committed a crime he would ruin himself and ali
the family he said ~ viii not go home till get
wanted me to bury the money II would not have
anything to do with 1t he would do it himself ana
bury the money; | told him not to do so, but 60
the man would not stay at Jennersvile 10y himself,
and II he stayed he would have TO bring the man
@ should eD ale at my place place, ana II II would
nothing about it said no. there would have to be be
coroner's inquest; he said there was nobody to
look after this man; tnat ne mad been lost Tor
long time, and everybody thought he was dead he
then LETT, and never saw him again till saw him
here.
Other witnesses were examined, detailing the
hiring OF the wagon and tho prisoner returning it
broken about midnight, and the 1nding OF the stud
or collar button and the ring In the vehicle be-
fore published.
The Court adjourned till tomorrow morning
At the adjournment this evening the District At
torney said he should probably get through with
the witnesses for the Commonwealth tomorrow.
The defence could not give very definite idea how
long time they would occupy, but Mr. Mcveagh
said he iet the matter would
not be expected by night sessions. Rhodes
testimony has given rise to great amount OF dis
cussion on the street, many persons giving
credit to his story. The excitement over
the trial is higher tonight than at
any time since the commencement The
prisoner, during portion of Rhodes testi-
mony, was seen to laugh, and at other portions
hid his face conversed with his wife. II Is EVIL
dent that he was greatly affected. The appear
OF both witnesses created great sensation In
the audience.
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A Merchants Mite.

70 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
No class of men credited with having so little
taste to appreciate talent in literature or art as
merchants. The poor mechanic will spend his leis-
ure hours coming over copy OF poems by some
celebrated author, and find delight in scrib-
bling verse in garrett; he will freely spend his
last shilling for a seat at the opera or for
picture in which he sees the touch OF master
hand OF art, hat the wealthy who buy pictures be-
cause 1t is the fashion TO have them, would never
notice. Professional men are looked upon as
authorities in matters OF the finer tastes but the
men whose daily business 1t Is to buy and sell and
get gain are considered but
The churs who hold II heresy to think
And love no music but the dollars chink.
Who laugh to scorn the wisdom Of the schools.
And deem the first Of poets first OF tools.
Still the appeal you make for worthy
doors has touched the heart OF even
one or these, and, an humble representative
from their solid ranks, send my contribution to
the Mast relief nnd. IT'S small, but will be the
garth and Rembrandt, since its size will denote to
him the dsinterested sympathy OF the Offering.
Fame IS surely more to such man than money,
and Mast can bite his hard crust with content to
think that thus 1t has ever been.
Twenty cities claimed a Homer dead
Through which the living Homer begged for bread.
had still thought Mr.. Mast practical man; and
when last fall he portrayed Horace Greeley did ne
learn no lesson for himself from the idea given him
by the Philosophers But We already see the gaunt
starving Dgure high up on the ladder OF fame and
do not think to see him fall to the sordd dust In
which men labor Tor bread. Nay, angel hands will
raise him upward, and he shall yet 1--we to float in
that ethereal blue OF which his life has been
dream, and show the heavenly sunDeams
through comic prism, while he shall bask in
their genial warmth. MERCHANT.
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THE SEIZED STEAMERS.
The Boats OF the New Jersey and south-
ern Railroad Again LibeIlcd.

NEWPORT, X. l., Nov. 4, 1873.
The reason why the boats belonging to the New
Jersey and Southern Railroad Company were
brought TO this port is q mystery, and 1t certainly
could not have been as reported, for the purpose
OF preventing their being seized for debt,
Tor to-day United States Marshal CoRgeshall
has been here and placed upon them the third
libel Henry G. Balkin, or New York city, Is the
hbellant against the Metropolis, Jesse Hoyt, Long
Branch and Plymouth Rock; John H. Hoffmire, also
oil New YORK, against the Long Branch, Jesse H0yt
and Plymouth Rock. The lbeis are called for
nearing on the 10th inst. at Providence. There
being so many OF the boats tied up the docks IL Is
found necessary to anchor the Plymouth Rock and
Fall River In some locality with the Metr0nnlis.
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ACCIDENT ON A HARLEM STEAMER.

Yesterday afternoon, as the steamer Harlem, OF
the Morrisanla line, was approaching pier % East
River, she collidcd with the bark Bolivia, which
was about to enter the adjacent slip. The Boivia's
bowsprit snapped the steamers forward nagstan
short on, and this In falling, struck Mr.. william II.
Mcclellan, q resident OF Harlem, upon the head and
chest, Infiicting injuries OF serious nature. Mr.
Mckellar who was formerly chief clerk OF the old
Police Department under Matselps former regime
was conveyed In a state OF insenslhility to the
PARK Hospital. The house surgeon does not con-
alder his Injuries necessarily fatal.
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Counterfeit Charity.
Twelve Frogs.
A Generous ONer.

n 0enerOun Oners
To THE EDITOR OF THR HERALD:-
NEW YORK, Nov. /, 1873
should like to do a little toward helping that
poor artist, Mast. Times are hard and money too
close to allow me, person OF limited means, to aid
him with cash, but have some work to do which
might suit Mr.. Mast l have two rooms to white
wash, and am willing to give him the job II he ap-
plies Tor 1t. l know it Is work Mr.. Mast Is nor
used to. but think that by applying his genius in
that direction he may make good hand at 1t and
eventually gain q reputation in that line.
At any rate am willing to try him.
PHlLANTHROPIST.
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HELP THE POOR.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD;--
Enclosed please nnd 81 for the purpose OF form
ing fund In behalf OF the poor, to be called the
HERALD Relief Fund, the money TO be dsburscd by
you in any way you may think proper. shall con-
tinuc to send the same amount every month during
the winter, hoping that others may follow tho
example In Whatever sums they can afford. I
remain. yours respectfully. JOSEPH BATES
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ROBBERY BY A ooLoRED WOMAN.

Yesterday afternoon Mary Brower q colored
woman, stole from the person OF Joseph Ford a
white man. living at No. 176 Thompson street, a
gold watch and chain, SOS in money and check
for 500. The robbery took place at the south.
west corner OF south Filth avenue and Houston
street, at the house where the negro Jackson was
found some time ago, and one OF the worst places
in the ward. The police OF the Eighth precinct
discovered the whereabouts o. Mary Brewer dur-
ing the evening ana arrested her. All the stolen
articles were found upon her.
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THE LOUISIANA OUTRAGE.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 4, 1873.
The account OF the outrage at Grant parish,
which was telegraphed hence on November l, as
shown By all the accounts, was perpetrated after
the arrival there or the Metropoitans, and has
been fully confirmed by publication In the sunday
papers OF the proceedings or the pubic meeting
held In Alexandria to consider tide subject.
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why Mott

Enclosed please find ten cents for the relief OF the
great blackboard artist, and willingly would have
made my contribution $40 had he caricatured
tho corruption OF the republican party with
as much severity as he did Tammany. But wbere
scandal His whereabouts has never been satlslac-
tory settled. And even now, n be should go TO
easily nnd) the paving naRRIng and curbtng OF
the Washington ring as "goodn as he drew the
money "bags" of RQss Tweed apd the PRESIDENTIAL
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IS THIS ooMMUNIsM7 Z

Attempt TO Burn the CITY OF Lebanon,
Pennsyivania.
LEBANON, Nov. 4, 1873.
An attempt was made last night to burn this
city. 1t was fired in FIVE different places but
owing to the efficiency OF the Fire Department
the city was saved. barn owned by Josiah
Funk was entirely destroyed; loss $4,000; tn
hurcd. Also Henry Landermilchs barn, with all
the seasons crop and 100 tons OF hay; loss S600 00O
the barns were very large and valuable and con-
tanned grain and farming Implements, &C. which
swelled the amount OF loss to the sums named.
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Yorkvilic Police Court.

There was no conflict OF authority IN this court
yesterday. Justice Coulter as usual took his seat
on the bench at eight O'Clock, and discharged the
watch returns, after which complaints were heard
but no warrants were Issued During the forenoon
about twenty-five deputy sherins took possession
OF the antcrooms and private apartments In the
rear OF the court rooD prepared 10 resist to the
death any interference with the presiding magts.
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DISASTERS ON THE LAKES.
DETROIT, Mich,

DETROIT Mich, Nov. 4, 1879.
The schooner Athenian Is ashore and scuttled In
waiska Bay. The schooner Frank Perew, at Fox
Islands, IL total loss. The schooner Sunnyslde Is
al Shebovgan. with her canvas gone
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Essex Market Police Court.

IL was announced tnat the gentlemen who were
to succeed Justices Scott and Shandey at the Essex
Market Court would be on hand promptly at
twelve O'Clock to take possession, and as q conse-
quence Judge Scott, whose week 1t was on the
bench, together with the clerks, had everything
OF personal nature packed up and in movable
order.
At twenty minutes past twelve jostling noise
was heard at the main entrance, and In a moment
Mr. Otterbourg aud Mr. Flammer, the Mayors ap.
pointees. entered accompanied by a number Of
friends. among whom was Mr.. Benjamin r. Russell,
Attorney and Counsellor. Filing up to the desk Mr.
Russell introduced the new Justices TO Judge Scott
and then made a formal demand. on behalf OF Mr..
Otterbourg, for the surrender oil the office,
and records pertaining to the same. Mr..
Otterbourg exhibited his certificate OF appoint-
ment, whcreupon Justice Scott gracefully with
drew from the bench, but rot until he had served
protest. The new Justices were now introduced
TO the clerks and the sergeant in charge OF the
Court squad alter which MIR. 0tterbOurg was
shown the books, records and all puDIic documents
or the Court Mr. Ottcrbourg requested Mr. steers
and Mr. Witt the clerk, TO remain with him. he was
not at all familiar with the routine work OF the
Court. Mr.. Steers said he would not stay. lie
had been q clerk In that Court for a period OF
fifteen years. and 1t was but due 10 HIM as gentle
man, II Mr.. Otterbourg wished him to remain, to
last moment. MIR. Wilt also refused to remain.
Mr.. Schloss the interpreter, however, consented
to remain Tor a time, and IN few moments was
called upon to make out commitment for party
named Charles Bamberger, whom Drs hammer
and Won Seyiried declared 10 be afflicted with q
.vitiated understanding Justice Otterb0urg
signed the document, which now bears his first
onicial signature as Police Justice.
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A Dog Sacrificed to Mast.

To THE EDITOR OF THE RERALD:-
My little boy sends ten cents to poor Tom Mast.
He was saving the money to buy little pet dog.
was telling him about poor Tom, and he said lie
would do without the dog. FREDDIE NOBLE.
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YACHTING NOTE.

Yacht Magic N.Y.Y.C., Mr.. Hatch, from New
York, passed whitestone, bound east, YESTERDAY
r. n.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 1873.
To THE EDITOR OF TILE RERAIn.-

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Enclosed please ind one-half OF that useful
coin usually called the penny, to aid In behalf of
our friend and brother artist Mast. should be
happy to contribute more for friend, but will
lay by the other hall OF that penny in that
the HERALD should bring to our notice some other
object for our pity. Yours with big heart but
small pocketbook, GENEROUS.
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aspirations OF poor Horace Greeley Cnere wouAN
be no need OF starting collection for his relief.
And In conclusion, as "variery,n he might give
US drawing OF the gall0ws and rope that was
made, but not used, for Q gentleman assassin.
Elm DEUTSCHER
Counterfeit Charity.
NEW CANAAN, Conn. Oct. 81, 1873.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Enclosed please fnd IS so root OF all eviD FOR
the relief OF Thomas Mast, ESQ.,
FIRST TIM. VI, I'll.
[The above enclosure Is counterfeit.-ED.
HERALD
Twelve Frogs.
NEW YORK, Nov. .. 1878.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Enclosed please and one dozen frogs for 10
benefit Of re (Nast IT, artist
SECOND HAND FRENCHMAN.
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PATERFAMILIAS.
ision and Silence Man.

An Addition. Division and silence Man.
NEW YORK. Nov. !, 1873.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
AS q personal friend OF Mr.. Nast the artist Ioniy
sympathizc with him TO the amount enclosed, i've
cents. man IN those days who refuses such an
oner as Mr.. Tweed made him should suffer. TOO
honest TO tnrlye.u II. SOWERS.
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Outfit for the Black Board
Martyr.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Myself and family have read with indignation.
OF the neglect sufierings and poverty OF Mr.. Mast
We are poor, Mr. Editor, and these times are
weighing hard upon our little household, yet
rather than see genius neglected further VIC are
willing to make some little denias. Please see
that tne following articles are forwarded to the
genius OF the Harpcs TO wlt:-Three pairs OF
woollen stockings, one slouched hat, pair OF
hickory boots, f0ur pockethandkerchefs,t two pairs
OF drawers and one flannel undcrshirt. These
arucles are from the limited wardrobes OF self
and boys, and, though rather the worse for wear,
ana tnougn the drawers and undershirt may have
NOES IN tnem, yet we do not hesitate to forward
the parcel, as IL Is our 'mite.n
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TEE NEW POLICE JUSTICES.
Installation Into 0fice-scenes at the Different
Police Courts-The Old Board Retire Grace
fully, but Serve the Incoming Magis-
trates with q Writton Protest

The retiring OF the old Board OF Police Justices
and the incoming OF the new was looked upon in
all the different police courts yesterday with .
great deal OF varied interest. Some time before
twelve O'Clock the Courts were filed with crowds
OF political loungers OF both persuasons, who were
anxious to note the eject. II any scene between
the elected and appointed magistrates was ex-
pected the lookers.on were wofuly disappointed.
In each police court, with the exception OF York
vile, where Judge Coulter presides, the several
magistrates were introduced to each other the
old justices vacating their seats in a graceful
manner, though they each served written protests
upon their successors.
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THIS could not have happened had there
been an elastic and flexible instead of our present
rigid and unyielding currency. There Is scarce
doubt but TINS hDancal revolution has cost the
people In the aggregate hundreds OF millions OF
dollars, 10 say nothing OF the loss OF revenue to
the government. There are, no doubt, those who
suppose IL 10 be their interest TO have money mat
ters remain as they now are, who prefer state OF
suspension ana unsettled values to
THE RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS
and fixed standard for the measure OF exchanr re-
able commodities on the ground that a return 10
specie payments would make money scarce and
thus produce great shrinkage In all values
These may dismiss their iears. An ire.
deemable currency, fixed as to amount
rigid like ours, makes an uncertain measure OF
commodities, while q circulating medium that is
elastic with gold for the Standard insures one that
is more uniform and equitable for both buyer and
seller. Besides resumption would not necessarily
reduce the value OF paper money, but II would cer
tainly increase the aggregate Circulation OF the
country by the amount OF gold and silver coin
that would thereby be added to IL. Expansion
rather than contraction would be much hkelier
consequence as the result or the resumption Of
specie payments. Should, however, the maximum
OF legal tender notes authorized by law be iound 10
be Inadequate and insufficient 10 prevent the
brigands and banditu who infest our money
marts, and who at times conspire against the pub
lie veal by flock ups,n making money scarce when
most needed Tor business purposes thereby robbing
whole communities to enrich themselves the sec
retary OF the Treasury might be authorized by law
IN such case, or at any other time when the exi-
gencies OF the Treasury may require the same, TO
issue an additional limited amount OF such
CONVERTIBLE LEGAL TENDER NOTES
N excnange Tor any United states six per cent
stocks, allowing on and passing on such six per
cent stocks on such exchange the average price
porne Dy them on actual sales thereof In the open
stock market In the city OF New York for the three
business days next preceding such purchase and
exchange. should this become necessary and be
done the saving OF interest the six per cent
bonds would probably more than equal the Interest
that would be paid on the new bonds into which
legal tender notes are to be made convertible as
nerelnDelore proposed, thus not only making the
interest on the public debt less than would other.
wise be paid. but making q part OF it payable In