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The New York herald., 1873-09-23
CHOLERA In THE EAST.
Severity OF the scourgo In the Capital Of

Severity OF the scourgo In the Capital Of
Siam.
The Japan Nau, published at Yokohama OF the
22d OF August. reports as follows:-
The following is an extract from private letter
from Bangkok
sCholera IS raging here. There Is prison about
200 yards from my house, exactly one-tenth Of the
prisoners in which have died, and about oue-third
have been or are sick. In the next garden to this
the gardeners have been decimated IN a fortnight
In our garden there have been but few cases. and
these have been reported to me at once and have
been happily cured by lautanum, chlOrodyne and
brandy in the lrst stage, and canphOr water and
acetate OF lead as a second resort. The panic has
been wonderful. For one or two days, at the
worst time, the place seemed almost city OF the
dead. save the boats OF foreigners one saw no
craft moving in the usually busy river The people
seemed to have fed to their inner rooms, and one
felt almost alone. The great nobemen shut them
selves up; their slaves ana retalners fed to tho
country; the courts were closed, the markets un-
attended. Even yesterday sent my boy to buy
rice. He went the whole length OF the chief mar
ket q market nearly uile and half long, and
could not buy that first article Of food. The rice
boats fed the peststrlcKen city, and famine seems
m thrpa
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
COURT CAlthDAaS-TAlS DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-OHAMBERs-Held by Judge Fan
cher-Nos. 1s, 61 62 83 49, 107, 1851, 14l, AZ 160
164, III, IT,, IT. Call 49,
MARINE CoURT-Part field by Judge Curtis
Nos 2slS $685. $685. 2906 1854, 1882 1922 26s2 2e02
27S2, 1898, 2940 2942, 2e44, 2946. Part 2-Held by
Judge Shea.-Nos. 2s51 257e 1857, 257s, 257S $3.50,
1850, 1868, 2567, 1886, 2714, 254S, 1851, 1921
COURr OF GENERAL SESSIONS Held by Judge
Sutherland.-The People vs. Michael Foran and
James Brodrick rape the Same Vs. John
GUS assault and battery; the Sane vs.. Ernst Meier,
ielonious assault and battery; the Same vs.; vs.;
battery; the Same vs. Emma Richardson,
fclonious assault and battery; tho Same
VS.. william Dillman, Thomas Walsh, Andrew
Fack. BURGLARY; the Same vs.. George Mott and
George JONES' burglary; the Same vs. Heny Peters.
grand larceny; the Same vs.. Henry Belmont and
James Lawrence, receiving stolen goods; the
Same vs. Margaret f. Talbot, receiving stolen
goods; the Same VS.. Eliza Mulligan. receiving
stolen goods; the Same vs. Hervey Clark. grand
larceny; the Same vs. Rosanna Dowdal, grand
larceny: the Same vs.. John Cullen, grand larceny ;
the Same vs. Charles Mclaughlin, larceny from
the person; the same vs.. John Toole, concealed
weapons.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
COURT OF OYER AND TEaMINER.

How the Wheels OF Justice are Blocked
Attachments Against Two Deputy
COroners.
At the hour appointed for the reconvening,
yesterday morning, of the Court OF Oyer end
Terminer, Judge Brady, with characteristic
promptitude, was punctually on hand. Mr.. Sparks,
the clerk was likewise promptly in his accustomed
place. and so, too, the representative OF the
District Attorneys o1lce, and SO the jury. and so
Peter Carsel, who had been brought by Deputy
Sheriff from the City Prison to be tried on charge
OF murder and so Mr.. William F. Howe, the latters
counsel, with law books enough to clear dozen
murderers. The court room also was crowded.
The prisoner called was placed at the bar and Mr..
trial.
Mr. Russell, Assistant District Attorney, said
that he expected to proceed with the trla! OF
nesses had failed to appear-Deputy Coroners Leo
and Beach, He asked that attachments issue at
once against them for nOn-attendance. He then
went on to say that in this way the wheels OF
justice were often blocked. These Duputy Coro-
case and their testimony was very important, and
yet, although responsive to the summons served
on them, they had failed to appear.
Judge Brady asked II the next case could not be
taken up.
der was that OF McCabe and soa, indicted TOR the
murder of Mrs. McCabe, the formers wife and
latter's mother, and that in this case the testi-
needed.
Mr. Howe said that he appeared as their coun-
Eel, and was all prepared to go with the trial.
Judge Brady granted the attachments asked ior,
and asked to what time the District Attorney
wished the Court adjourned.
Mr.. Russell said that in the case OF Stokes, King,
Scannell and another, he expected verdict OF
murder In the first degree. There were only six
others indicted for homicide awaiting trial. in
whose he should be satisfied with verdicts OF
lesser degree.
II was finally arranged to adjourn till next Fri
day, TO await the coming in OF the Grand Jury.
Meantime the petty jurors and witnesses we're DIS
charged till next Monday.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
WORK OF THE ooRoNERs.

Anthony Sherert aged twenty-six Of No. 1,oss
Third:avenue, dropped dead on the sidewalk yester-
day.
Oncer John McCabe found the corpse Of an un-
known boy floating opposite pier East River
Yesterday. Age, about ten years, dark hair and
Complexion; dark jacket and trousers and cow
hide shoes.
William Collins, aged six, OF No. 635 washington
street. while nying o kite, fell from the ROOT, on
Thursday last and died at the Bellevue Hospital on
Sunday
ared ity-nye, native or Ireland, fell from truck
on Friday last and died yesterday.
Mary O'Conn0r, aged SIX who was run over by
truck on the corner OF COentes slip and Front
street three weeks ago. died yesterday. The driver
was arrested at the time and has been In the
Tombs ever since The inquest will be held Today,
when the driver VIII probablY have hearing.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
Alleged Arson.

Before Judge Sutherlan0.
The trial OF Richard Hester, charged with arson
in the first degree in firing the house No. Eliza
beth street. on the 7th Of June, which was com.
menced Friday afternoon, was resumed yesterday
morning. Assistant District Attorney Rollins
opened the sase for the prosecution. The princ-
pal witness for the prosecution was Eliza Brock
man, whose parents occupied apartments over the
basement in which Hester kept Junk store; she
testified that on tle evening OF the fire Hester
locked up his basement at SIX O'CLOCK, ana re-
turned about half past seven, locking the door on
the intsidc, and a lew minutes after the prisoner
came out. He had not been gone long when she
SIN elled rags burning, which nearly sunocated the
family. The doors OF the bssem ant were forced
open and flames issued from 1t. Fortunately the
fire was discovered and extinguished before
1t reached the upper part OF the building. She ran
to Hester's house, in Madison street. and when sne
care a damn II the whole place was biazed up;
am insured $l,5c0." The witness further stated
that week before the fire she saw seven OF eight
loads OF bales OF rags taken from Hcster's place,
business was dull. Mr.. Howe cr0ss-examEed the
witness at great length. The father, mother and
two other members oil the family were also exam
ned, and their testimony was similar to that Of
first witness.
The case will DO continued to-day.
Robbery.
Robert Herring a respectable looking young
man, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging
him with assauting william Cochran on the I'd
inst, while passing through First avenue, and rob.
bing him OF watch worth S25 and IS SO In money.
He was sent to the state Prison for six years.
In the afternoon the Grand Jury presented a
charged with burglary, larceny ana feionloas
assaults.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
NEW GUINEA.
BritiAh Discovery and Crown Claims Of
New Insular Territory.

British Discovery and Crown Claims Of
New Insular Territory.
[From the Melbourne (Australia) Argus July 1871
Intelligence received by telegraph from Sydney
the other day that Captain Moresby, OF Her Majes.
ty's steamship Basilisk, had taken formal posses
sion OF New Guinea In the name OF tho British
Crown, created much surprise, as only short time
before we were In receipt Of Mr.. GiadstOne's de-
claration that England did not need any extension
Of territory.
More accurate information, however, showed
that Captain Moresbv's proceedings at New Guinea
consisted OF h0istng as IS usual In such cases. the
national nag OF the discovering vessel upon sew
eral new islands heretofore supposed to be part of
the main land. In a communication TO Commodore
Stirling Captain Moresby explains that the right Of
discovery was exercised by taking possession Of
these islands pending the decision OF the imperial
authorities. While making these explorations
Captain Moresby discovered several fine har-
b0rs, two OF which were named by him
ports MOresby and Fairfax. The Basilisk,
which Is now at Brisbane, had been cruising In the
neighoOrhood OF Torres Straits for the purpose 1t
was supposed, OF keeping check upon the labor
trade, and also to conduct some surveying opera
ti0ne. Captain M0resby had attached to him Lieu
tenant Connor, OF the rearl who has completed
q survey OF the coasts or Cape York. aB also along
portions OF the coast opposite New Guinea, which
in short time will be sent to the Hydr0graphic De-
partment OF the Admiralty for issue.
When at New Guinea, some OF the seamen OF the
Basllsk picked up pieces Of gold, and It has been
proposed at Brisbane to send out an expedition to
explore the auriierOus territory.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
END OF AN UNFORTUNATE woNAN

An inquest was held at the Brooklyn Morgue
over the body Of Lizzie Dayie. young woman who
committed suicide by jumping from the deck OF the
ferryboat Commodore Barney, while the vessel
was in transit between Brooklyn and New York
ten days ago. 1t was shown that the deceased
who was twenty-one years OF age, had been living
York for several years past. she had been keep.
ing company with q man named Charles Nelson
who stated that he made her acquaintance In
Philadelphia, her native place, about i've years
ago, and that he had repeatedly urged her to
marry him. but she refused. The remains were
whittier they were followed by several OK un-
fortunate c0mpanl0na.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
T HE COU R T S.
The Havana Half-Million Lot
terry Case.
Business in The United States Courts Oyer and
Terminer and General Sessions.
Suit for Counsel Fees
Decisions.

Two homicide cases, set down for trial yesterday
IN the Court OF Oyer and Termlner. had to be ad-
tourned owing to the absence OF the Deputy Cor
oners making the post-mortem examination. At
tachments were issued against them and the Court
adjourned till Friday.
The halfmnon dollar prize recently drawn by
Philadelphlan in the Royal Havana Lottery Is still
subject OF litigation in the courts as will be seen
by the report below OF proceedings yesterday in
Supreme Court, Chambers
The tptermnable Navarro water metre case was
set down for argument yesterday, in the Supreme
Court Chambers. before Judge Fancher but owing
to the absence OF one of the counsel the same was
postponed till the Goth inst
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
Action for Attorneys Fees.

Before Judge Curtis.
Herman Heinsten, assignee OF J. D. Reymert
against Wilhelmina Schott.-This action was
brought by plaintiff as assignee to recover for pro-
fessional services performed and disbursements
made by his assignee or attorney at law,
In two separate suits at the request OF
defendant, who is clairvoyant doctress,
Mailing rom Denmark. Defendant denied the
bona Hdes OF the assignment, the employ
ment and the value Of services. Itappeared that
the services and disbursements in one case were
performed and made to effect the release OF de.
fandant's husband from Jail, where he was con-
fined upon a cnarge OF fraud; that the services in
the second case were for the benefit of the sale and
separate estate OF defendant. ~
b Judge Curtis charged the jury that the bona fde
OF the assignment was to be presumed, IL being in
writing aud under seal, unless IL was succeesinliv
assailed by Affirmative proof Plaintiff could not
for the services performed by his ass,snec
to secure the release OF defendants husband from
arrest as these services were not for the bcnent OF
her sole ana separate estate.
with regard TO the second count In the decIara-
tlon, 1t was incumbent on the plaintiff to prove
employment and the value OF services; that tile
compensation OF q reputable and competent law
ger who may have spent years OF study, selfdenial
and priyation 10 ut himself for the duties Of hts
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
MARINE COURT-CHAkBsas.
Decisions.

Decisions.
BY Judge Gross.
Kaufman VS.. Metzner, Dowey vs. Smith, Sperry
VS.. Grotty.-Orders granted.
Wendell VS.. Somer.-Motion granted to open de-
fault and placing cause on calendar OF Part 2, Tor
trial september rs inst-Order entered.
Baugh vs.. Fife, Bonnewitz VS.. Harrison, Haw-
thorn vs.. Acton, Reid vs.. KIvlen, Newman VS.. Bas'
chart-Orders granted.
sapero VS.. Nichowsky.-Order to vacate order OF
arrest granted, with $40 costs.
BY Judge Rowland.
Renzeman vs. Sticht.-Mot0n to set aside judg-
ment on ground OF irrregularity granted, with $40
COSTS Order entered.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
BROOKLYN COURTS.
COURT Of SESSIONS.
A Servant Girl Thief Sent to state
Prison.

n
Prison.
Before Judge Moore.
Pauline Sholken, the noted servant girl thief,
pleaded guilty yesterday to one Of number OF in
diotments against her for grand larceny. Her
mode Of operation was to engage as domestic in
house and during the temporary absence steal all
the property she could conveniently remove and
clear out. In this way she accumulated several
thousand dollars worth OF property, and hired
house. which she furnished comfortably, short
distance out on the island. Judge Moore sentenced
her to the State Prison for eight years.
Theft of Tea.
Cornelius Gallagher was tried yesterday on the
charge of having stolen two chests OF tea from
Martin & Fay's stores. Furman street. He was
convicted and sentenced 10 the Pententiary for
year.
Plead Guilty.
Edward Bird pleaded guilty to burglary in the
third degree and was sent to the Penltentiary for
three months.
Nicholas Lcifer pleaded guilty to petit larceny and
received similar sentence.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

grand profession, 10 wnom might be committed
the defence OF human lie and the protection OF
human property, was not to be measured by the
same standard that governed the payment @ daily
or hourly labor. Brains; zeal and devotion should
be rewarded IN proportion to the great interests
conhded to their care.
Jury found for plaintiff In $3.50.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
The Disease at Singapore.

Now that the cholera in q dangerous form has
reached Singapore, and the seeds Of 1t may chance
to be brought Northward by any vessel trading on
the China coast, we think 1t would not be amss II
the government were to issue some simple dlrec-
tions to all local authorities as to the steps which
Though We have reason to doubt the correctness
OF the rumOre which have been In circulation as to
some cases OF cholera having occurred In town
some forty-lve miles to the westward or this
there can be no doubt that the reckless way In
which fifth Is allowed to collect and lester in the
sun In the drains Of the native towns, together
with the quantities OF unripe fruit whicn the jap
anese seem to delight to MUNICH, have between
them many deaths to answer Tor. and with such
surroundings an outbreak OF an epidemic at any
moment need cause no surprise.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
SUPERIOR C0UaT-CHAMBERS.
Decisions.

By Judge Curtis.
Tyler vs. Nealson.-Or0er denying motion.
Risley Vs. KInsley.-Order granted.
Arnold VS.. Keys.-Deiault opened on terms.
Judgment execution, &c. Levy to stand as Sc
curity. See memorandum.
Ferdon vs.. Kimmey.-Order granted.
BY Judge Van Worst.
Schwarz vs. .Schwarz.-Papers detective. Noproof
OF service of summons and complaint on defendant.
Gabrieson vs.. Homberg.-Motion denied.
Whltworth vs. Erie Railway Company, Schermer-
horn va. Wheeier.-Orders granted as amended.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
UNITED STATES COaMSsluSEU's COURT.
Charges OF CounterfeitinS.
Before Commissioner Osborn, =.


Before Commissioner Osborn.
John Radford, Joseph English and william
Spikes, alias Davis and Walsh, were brought be-
fore Commissioner Osborn yesterday and charged
with having had in their possession countorieit
five cent pieces and moulds for the manufacture Of
the same on board the canal boat Joe Travss be-
tween piers "a and Is North River. Mr.. Robert N.
Waite appeared as counsoi for Spikes and English
and Mr.. l.. w. Emerson for Radford. 1t appeared
from the testimony OF Deputy Marshal crowley
that he and another watched the canal boat for
several hours One night they saw a large fire on
board the boat, and IN the DAY time Crowley saw
one OF the prisoners showing to the other two,
while they were in the boat something which he
held In his hand. He could not say what this
something was. subsequently, on entering the
boat. he found some packages OF counterfeit
nickel five cent pieces and monlds The further
hearing OF the case was adjourned to Thursday
next
Tho Case OF Edmund Walker and His
Family.
Before Commissioner Davenport
Edmund Walker and his wife, son and daughter
were charged before Commissioner Davenport
with having been engaged in the manufacture OF
counterfeit money near the town OF fremont,
westchester county The particulars OF this affair
have been published in the HERALD. 1t is alleged
that about $50 in counterfeit money and several
implements for the manufacture oil bogus stamps
were found In their possession. They were COM
mltted Tor examination on Friday next in default
OF $4,000 bail each. Mr.. L. w. Emerson was as
signed as counsel to defend the accused
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
SUPREME COuRT-SAAMBEas.
That HaIf-MilIion Havana Lottery
Prize.
Before Judge Fancher.

Prize.
Before Judge Fancher.
The luck Of Richard Pension the Philadelphia
ale vault man, in drawing, In May last, $500, 900
prize from the Royal Havana Lottery Is pretty well
known by this time to tall the world and the rest
OF mankind" 1t is also known, the iacts being at
the time fully published In the HERALD, that one
Elisha T. whitney, also of Philadelphia, put IN
claim for hall Of the amount on account OF his per.
sonal outlays ana services in the matter, and that
to SECURE portion of his claim he obtained at
tachment against $4,000, part of the prize
money IN the possession of August Belmont Co.,
OF this city A.motlon was made yesterday in this
Court to set aside this attachment and the same
argued at considerable length by Judge Pierrepont
and Luther r. Marsh, the respective counsel the
case. Judge Fancher took the papers, reserving
his decision.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
COMMISSION OF APPEALS CALENDAR.

ALBANY, Sept. %. 1873.
The following Is the calendar OF the Commission
OF Appeals for Tuesday, September 23 Nos. 162
It's, 49, 176, III, 1s1, 143 165.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
DRoPosALs FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE
L Alarm Telegraph In the cities Of Washington and
Georgetown, d. q.
OrYIcE BOARD or PvnLIc WORKS D. C.,l


eealed proposals will be received at this ofce until II
system of FRA Alarm Teearanh ,ncudiue All labor and
material rc alarm boxes with the necessary circuits
wrcs machinery and apIurtcnsnces required to place
tho system In thorough working order agreeaby 70 an
act OF the Leytavs assembly Of the District o, vSu IT,
speeihca ions and mainly in accordance with ds2ran
both Of which he and will be explained - roou
No. IL, Columbia Buildings.
The system be furnished shall be in every respect
cauol 10 tho best in use and to secure that the succey
u contractor will be required 10 enter n.o s0gu ~"
Bids must be accompanied BY pena, ecnn n doksry
certified TO- In the sum of Ave thousanL oVD uOneSS
that the bidder viii accept and perform tho contract
awarded him. v..,, a. -esa,xed
Payment will be made when tme WHO'S luz tss HnarS ~
have been compieed anu acceP'ou W 'N' -'0@'" ~
proper working order. Al, .-s,or, In ~oca ~.vS,c.
me ,cro nj two ~ years aftcr completion, and
Vrucr so , ne cen the amount contracted for wl
w med unit the end Of the said two N years %
guarantee therefor ,... tr :. .o.,oa ocv.,.r. A.
dyscg "Proposas Construction OF Fire Alarm relc-
graph ana soores"u ALEX r. SHEPHERD,
Vice President Board OF Public workA
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
COURT OF coMmon --CHAmBEEs.
DeeiSlon.
MARINE CoURT--pARr |,

BY Judge J. +. DAILY.
George c. MCGOWAN vs.. Francis y. Slnclafr.-
Motion granted,
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
Nj MATRIMONIAL.

VXyANTED-BY A MIDDLE.AGHD AMERICAN GEN
w teman resident Of Q foreign country. 70 make Ne
marimony, one with some means preierred, Addre99
stating sge, complexion, dc H. H. boz IN Herald omce
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
On the China Coast.

On the Chfna Coesfs
The Yokohama Naa of August q, has the follow.
ing:-
A letter received at Okurasho from Nagasaki
says that there Is an outbreak OF cholera on the
coasts OF China, and recommends that great care
be taken at the various Japanese p0rts to prevent
the cOntagion spreading in Japan.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23
WANTED TO PURCHASE

A GENTLEMAy RESIDING IN CORTLAND
county would like to buy butter and other produce
or some good house in this city. either on cQqmssi0n
,r for salary Inquire OF H. D. DUMONT IS Nassau 6.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

DRlNTINd OFFICE FOR sALE-sTEAM PRESSES
i and everything complete. doing good business
Addres, MAO box 1877 Herald Office Tor particulars or i>
terview,
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

DATENT-A VALUABLE PATENT RIGHT FOR
sale. Apply at 70 Broadway, room 20, where model
can q seen
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

L breechioadins Military Ride; will shoot q timos
Of funds reason Tor selling. Address W. II. g., box
TO- Bergen Post Office Jersey City
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

A BRILLIANT TONED DOUBLE ROUND ~ 0C-
n tave Parlor Pianoorte for SIS, cost $3.50 has all
with guarantee; beautiful octave
Pisnoforte 800; also complete household Furniture;
must be sod Call this day private residence 2l0 West
Flat St
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

DROFITABLE BusIN S-A COMPANY NOW WORK
l. ing IN Chicago, and making fifty per cent wish 10
organize larger ufactory IN Now York, and ocSir9
par there 10 unite with them Parties with capital
and Wishing information may address box u Post ONCE
Chicago
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

NEANUFACTUR AGENT TO TAKE SURDtln'
M sion of local a,ens and tho introduction OF S461e
line OF goods $3.50 capital S75 weekly income. A4y to
MANU- ia CTURER, hs,or House, room rs.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

DARTNER, WITH 8I,eO0 IN AN OLD E6rABLISHED
i wholesale and retail produce and provision business
reference given ana required Call at 2s3 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1873-09-23

SEC 1At tho next general election held Ia this State
acr the passage Of this act there shall be provided by
hc proper authorities IN each election district Within
district in the several towns of the county Of woscheser
separate box in which the inspectors OF election in
each OF said election districts shall deposit the ballots
them by the OF said districts which
ballots shall have on the outside thereof the following
word "Anne xaticn," and the inside Of each sad
towns Of Merrisania West Farms and KinssSrtdsc to
the oity aud county of New York; or the following
words. Against the ANNEXATION OF the towns OF Nor
risania, West Farms and Kingsbridge to the city and
to conceal all The words therein except =
manner as votes given Tor State officers by law re-
eured to be csnvassed and returned. upon such re.
cast shall consn the words the snns % g,
the city and county Of New York." then sha AZ DC .no
duty OF the Secretary Of State to make snd y e sstn,
such return, and upon nng sucn corunca'c tns act
shall be imperative aud void. -. - s. erut dsv of
SEo -fhis shall take enecs on nS % except as
January eighteen nunarea an provided ior and to
mch parts n shs take oect At the time OF nmes wv
The Arizona sentinel., 1873-07-19
PRIVATE BOARDING
 HOUSE. By Mrs. MARY FOREST,

Gtl0 &., near the head Of First. ENTLEMEN desirous of pro- O curing good board (without lodging) can be accommodate q with the same, upon reasonable terms, at the above named place. No pains will be spared to make it agreeable to all who patroniZe me. The best the market affords will, at all times, be supplied.
 ja1S-tf Mrs. M. FOREST.