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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-12

CORN PLANTING Tue last ucctlliS vi
the Stafford Potomac Agricultural Club, the
best method of planting and raising corn being
the subject of discussion, William 5. TowSon
entertained the Club with the following re-
marks:
Corn land, if a sod Geld, should be ploughed
up early enough for the ground to freeze ire
qucntly; it will be light to work IN the Spring.
The sod will also settle so as not to be torn up
when laid off for planting Sod land ploughed
early will get thoroughly wet and will retain
moisture for several months. Sod is better for
corn, because the grass and roots decaying at
ford nutrimcnt for the plant and also keeps the
ground light and moist. narrowing Is neces-
sary only for corn when the ground is very
rough.
''Subble land should Dot be narrowed for
corn as it is likely to bake and run together.
This sort of ground will not bring good crop
without rain unless it is low land.
"Checkering is the cheapest and best way to
raise corn, as the rows should not be laid open
deep when planted on low land, as it will be
drowned and on rolling land will be washed up.
Coverers should be used if possible, for it gives
the corn protection against the water baking
the ground and settling around 1t. The time
for planting varies from the first of April to
the middle Of May, if the ground will admit.
II recommend early planting if possible;
while the leaves do not grow as fast, the roots
are getting good hold and will admit Of ear
ler working, as they are tough. The first
blowing should not be Intended tor the corp,
only to keep the ground in order and check the
growth of grass. The second should be close
to the corn and followed by thinners SO as to
straighteu up any that may have been mashed
or s,uothered with the dirt. The third should
be deep and thorough, leaving the ground
nearly level.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-12


sauce complained of. aud he urged that ilnme-
date action should be taken.
Mr. Evans was surprised that the Suncrn-
tendent Of Police did not attend to these mat
tiers. W hat was the use Of the Office of sanitary
police il it was not attended to.
Mr. Rock said that the Superintendent of
Police wanted the authority Of Counci! to back
him in removing the nuisance.
Mr. Hughes was not willing to vote upon a
question that he knew nothing about. lie did
not know whether this stable was a nuisance or
not. 1t ought to go to the Beard of Health. Ii
the Superintendent OF Police believed this was
a nuisance he should not come 10 Council
about it.
Mr.. Clifford, at the request Ct the President,
stated that he presumed 1t was nuisance, but he
did not know how 1t came there. 1t vas there
before he was made Superintendent OF Police
He did not know whether Counci had granted
permission to erect this building.
Mr.. Evans SAID that a. he now understood
it, it was the building that WAS Il nul>;;:cc, and
not what came from it. He vas not prepared
to vote for tearing down man : house with
out further inquiry.
The subject was referred to the Committee
on Streets.
\ preamble and resolution adopted By the
Board of Aldermen asking Legislation FIR au-
thority to Issue SZ5 200 worth OF bonds tor
street improvements being read,
Mr.. Hopkins thought We had about as macy
bonds outstanding as We can manage. When
the tax levy was made for last year the rate
was fixed at TWO dollars on the hundred, which
was considered very high, but this rate became
necessary. because of the extraordinary cnncr
gency which then existed and to appcasc the
public, the promise was held out.thst thi- Year
taxes would be materially lcsscncd. Now is
high as last years taxes were, deficit of about
seven thousand dollars on actual estimate had
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-12

The Richmond State Journal contains III
columns of BANKRUPT notices.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
TIE RICHMOND COUNTY COURTS.

Attempting TO XIII a sister-Abduction-
Assn ult and battery.
Before Judge Metcalf and Justices Allen and
Kassner.
The fourth session of the Richmond County Court
and Court OF Sessions was held yesterday, Judge
Metcaf and Associate Justices Alien and Kassner,
presiding. The Grand Jury, having finished its
business, was discharged.
Hiram Kelley, indicted for an attempt to kill Cap
tain Henry Miller, was found guilty of assault and
battery, and sentenced to sixty days in the County
Jail, where he had already been confined three
months. Joseph Hamilton indicted for an attempt
to kill his sister-in.law. at Port Richmond, was
sentenced to TWO years and two months IN the
State Prison. william, sexton OF st. johns church,
in Clifton, who was in prison Tor abductng MISS
Agnes Thompson, daughter OF prominent
builder OF that town, was discharged from custody
no bill having been found against him, owing 1T IS
said, to deiect in the law, but not before he had
received a severe admOntiOn both from the Judge
and the District Attorney, VINO advised him to
leave the county forever. Catharine Hawley, COM
mtted by Justice Garrett for Blk months, was dis
charged on q writ OF habeas corpus. The New
Brighton arson, burglary and grand larceny cases
were sent to the Oyer and Tcrminer. which meets
on the 7th Of April next The District Attorney
entered writs Of nOle pr0seQut In the cases OF all
the town officials OF Casteton, who were indicted
for maleleaSanCe in office. in consequence OF District
Judge Tappans decision In some former cases.
The Court then adjourned for the term.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.

Burglars Caught-F0ur "Joliy Cracks
men" in DURANGO Viic-PrObabie Mur-
der.
ises No. Is Clinton street, kept by Joseph Pepper
as a clothing mandatory, were burglariously en-
tered, by means OF forcing open the scuttle on the
roof and ninety-nine pairs Of pants stolen. About
six O'Clock Mr. Pepper discovered his loss and at
once informed the police authorities, who, on
searching the building where several reputed
thieves lodge, in the rear OF the factory, found
portion of the property in room occupied
by Anthony Smith, Benjamin Prescott and
John KEN. These parties were arrested
and taken to the station house, where
they asserted that man known az Joseph White
living at 240 Third street, took the pants into their
room While they were asleep. Accordingly Whites
apartments were visited and about seventy pairs
OF stolen trousers found in his possession. On
Market Police Court, the three first mentioned
individuals adhered to the statement made by them
in the station house, while White declared That
Smith broke into the premises and threw the
clothing out Of window into the rear yard, where
he and the remainder of the party we're industri-
ously engaged in gathering them up, 'and Of the
fragments there were seven baskets full"
The whole party was locked up to await trial
Result OF A Fight In q Rum Shop.
william Bracken and James Kelly became en-
gagged in an alteration yesterday morning in the
liquor saloon kept by man named DOgaH, at the
corner OF Eleventh street and First avenue. After
humping each other freely about The head and
face Kelly seized Bracken and threw him violently
to the noor, INJECTING internal injuries, from the
effects of which the unfortunate man will probably
die Kelly was arrested by Offlcer John Gallagher,
OF the Seventeenth precinct and conveyed to Essex
Justice Scott to await the result or Bracken'S in
juries The latter is now at Bellevue Hospital
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
TEE "CHECK.RAISING,, CASE,


Another Complainant Identifies One OF
the PrisOners-Thc Latter Defies His
Accuser.
Complaints are still pouring in at Police Head
quarters against q gang of swindlers who have
been extensively engaged OF late In what Is known
to the police as "check raising" The method
adopted by these adroit operators is to enter q
store, purchase small bill Of goods, and by
various schemes and devices procure check from
the tradesman by way Of change for the purchase
money. Chemicals are then used to erase the
amount OF the check and larger sum substituted
when presented for PAYMENT
Four men, named James Burgess, Daniel Simon
son, George N. Applehy and George Marks, who
were arrested on Friday, charged with this mode
OF Brooklyn, Yesterday morning. Burgess and
SlmOnsOn were held in Kings county, but AppleDy
and Marks were brought back to New York on
fresh charge made by MIR. q. ). Hawley OF II Riv-
ington street. Mr.. Hawley identified Appleby as
man who came to his place OF business on the 10th
of December last, and In the course of q pleasant
conversation informed MIN that he wished to send
some money away, and asked the favor OF Mr..
Hawley's check III exchanges for two ten-dollar
gave him check on tue Importers and Traders
Bank for the amount This check he afterwards
ascertained was raised to the sam OF 1898.
The prisoners were brought to the Tombs yester-
day afternoon in charge OF Detectives Keso and
SlmersOn. AS 1t was after Court hours Judge
Hogan very properly refused to take formal COM
plant and postponed the matter until the regular
hour this morning. While Mr.. Hawley was relating
his story TO the magistrate, Appleby, who appeared
to be under the influence OF liquor, kept nervousy
paving the ratings and grinding his teeth, ex.
claiming at Intervals "You can't identity me /
Now look at mel l dare you to identify me N
His side partner, Mr.. George Marks who, it is said,
has already done the State some service, endeav-
Ored to calm his cOnfrere bat whiskey was stronger
than friendship and he rejected the counsels OF
perence. Alter some further noisy demonstrate tons
by Appleby, the prisoners were escorted back to
headquarters in charge OF the detectives. The
Central ONCE C0rpS doing their best to unearth
this business, and 1t is to be hoped they will be
successful
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02

bered said at the commencement OF last month
that he would protract the term OF the Court gu
murder cases on the calendar, and he still avows
his determination to carry out his promise.
All the other State Courts have abundant DUST
Court, General Term, 1t Is not unlikely that the
argument upon the motion for new trial Ior
to the other branches OF this Court ares Judge Davis
for Special Term, Judge Fancner for Chambers,
Judge Barrett Tor Part !, Circuit ana Judge van
Court the assignments are; for General Term,
judges Mcneil Freedman and Curtis; Tor Special
Barbour and for Part 2, Circuit, Judge Sedgwick.
In the Court OF Common Pleas Judges Robinson
and Loew will hold General Term; Judge Larre
more Part L. Circuit, and Judge J. r. Daily, Special
Term,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS,

Yesterday Judge B.atchford granted In the
United States Circuit Court temporary Injunction
or order restraining the Credit koDilier OF America
from winding up its affairs or dspesiug OF It's prop
erty until the right 81 Mrs. Lucy d. Fisk, widow
And executrix OF the late James Fisk, Jr to 90 600
shares of stock In that organization, with the diyi
dends arising thereon, shall have been deter
mined. This suit was commenced as far back as
1868 by James Fisk Jr against the Credit MOblller
aud the Union Pacific Railroad Company, to compel
those bodies to recognize his right to the shares
and dividends In question. The facts have been
frequently reported in the HERALD. Mrs. Fisk's
name has been substituted as plaintiff in place OF
that or her late husband.
Yesterday the case of Joseph Perry, who Is
charged with having committed perjury as o wit
for the plaintin in the salt Of George W. Bowen
vs.. Nelson Chase, was called up before Commits
sioAer Kenneth G. White; but 1t went over till
Tuesday next, as the defendant was not repre-
sented by counsel.
The DILL OF exceptions taken by the plaintiff in the
case OF George W. Bowen Vs. Nelson Chase-other-
wise known as the Jumel suit-was fled yesterday
In the ONCE Of the clerk OF the United States Circuit
Court. Some of the exceptions have reference to
the rejection by the Court Of the alleged decara-
tons Of Nine. Jumel and others to the points OF
law raised upon the construction OF the deeds set
Ting the Jumel estate. The defendant has twenty
days to file amendments TO the bill.
The case OF Henry jennings who is accused OF
having used the mails OF the United States in fur
therance ola fraudulent scheme--tO w.t. the trans
mission of circulars in relation to what is termed
"the sawdust swinde'-was adjourned yesterday
by Commissioner Shields for four weeks in conse-
quence Of the professional engagements Of de.
fendant's counsel
The litigation regarding possession OF the estate
OF Rev. DR.. Gray, the full particulars Of which have
been published in the HERALD, seems as far from
reaching q termination as ever. The late pro.
tracted trial has gone for nothing, excepting, OF
course, the benefit to the lawyers, as the sealed
verdict brought in yesterday morning announced
disagreement OF the jury.
The examination In the case OF Alfred f. La.
grave, charged with swindling out Of large sum
some Of our leading merchants and then fleeing to
Europe, where he was arrested and brought back
TO this country is yet dragging its slow length
along. Application was made yesterday, before
Judge Fancher at Supreme Court, Chambers, to
excuse him from answering certain questions. The
Judge said that he must answer all questions ex-
cept such as would criminate himself and that of
this he must be his own judge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
BROOKLYN COURTS.
SUPREME CCURT-SPeC!Al TERM.
Alleged Illegal Bonds.

Samuel Barton, nephew or Commodore Wander
bilt and large taxpayer OF Staten Island, made
application for q mandamus to compel the Rich
mend County Board of Supervisors to levy a tax on
ssutnfed and Middletown, s. l., to pay the in
terest on bonds issued by these towns, and
amounting In tile aggregate to $4,000. The Board
subsequent laws repealed the operation OF the
statute under which they were issued. The Board
inserted the amount on the levy upon the stipula-
ton that the amount should not be made payable
unless 1t should be finally determined whether o
writ Of mandamus should issue.
Judge Gilbert denied the application for the writ
on the ground that, by the stipulation OF the Board
including the amount In the levy, the question OF
legality could not be determined upon this action.
The Judge advised determination Of that question
by action.
IL seems that these bonds were issued for re-
pairs and for matchmaking roads in those towns,
and that Mr.. Barton holds some Of the bonds.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
CITY c0URT--SptCIAl TERN,
A Prisoner Committed, Discharged and
Recommitted.

A Prisoner Committed, Disc I'M rged and
Rec0mmitted.
Before Judge Nelson.
boy named John Reardon was committed to
the Penitentary Tor thirty days recently by Police
Justice Walsh for petit larceny. He was SUISSE
quently released on writ Of habeas corpus In con-
sequence OF q defect in the Justices commit
ment. He was rearrested, however, on the
same charge, and recomnitted without a new
hearing OF the case being had. Yesterday his
counsel, Mr.. Dainty, applied to Judge Nelson for
his discharge again. claiming II on the ground that
the Revised Statutes held that mo person who
has been discharged by the order OF any Court or
oficer habeas corpus or certorari shall be
again imprisoned, restrained or kept In custody"
Assistant District Attorney Cullen called the
attention Of the Court TO what Immediately fol-
lowed the provision read by MIR. Dainty but 1t
shall not be deemed the same cause. II he shall
have been discharged from commitment on
criminal charge and be afterwards committed for
the same offence by the legal order or process OF
the court wherein he shall be bound by recognzance
10 appear, or in which he shall be indicted or con-
victed ior the same offence, II, after discharge
LOT defect OF proof or for any material defect
the commitment, In q criminal case, the prisoner
De again arrested on sufficient proof, and com.
mtted by legel process for the same onence.n
: Judge Nellsop Qsmissed the writ aud remaQded
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.
IKE COURTS For MARCH.

In the old Roman calendar the Ides OF March
was regarded as the most important period OF the
year. In regard to the Courts the present month
promises TO be specially important 1t Is more
specially 80, however, In the Court or Oyer and
Terminer, where Judge Brady will continue to sit
and continue the trial OF the indicted murderers
now nlling up the Tombs The expectation Ia that
the Scannen trial will occupy but two or three days
longer, and when that 10 concluded the trial OF
King for the murder or O'Neil will be
coWnencsd Jpdge Brady II wiz be Iemew
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
ANOTHER HORRIBLE MYSTERY.
Human Remains Discovered I'm the Cels

Human Remains Discovered I'm the Cels
lar OF an Old House.
Sergeant Schultz, OF the Eighth precinct yesters
day afternoon reported to Coroner keenan, thaS
several skulls and other portions Of human remainf
had been found among some old lumber and old
rubbish in the cellar Of premises 22e South FIFTH
avenue, which for long time had been occupied
as drug store. These remains were left in the
cellar when the former occupant vacated. The
house Is now undergoing repairs, ana Ia to be fitted
up as mandatory. The bones will be removed
TO the M0rgue. Doubtless medical students had
had possession Of the remains for scientific purl
poses and omitted W have them properly dia
posed 0f>
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
sUnnoeATe's COURT.



Wills admitted to probate-James Smith, OF the
town Of Flatbush; Michael Scha.er, George Bur-
ling Dorothea Rutherford, Joshua Hunt, George
l.. Mead, william Yerks, Catharine Power. Jane
Ann McCutcheon ana George Thompson. all OF the
city oil Brooklyn. Letters OF administration were
granted on the estate OF the following named
town of Bushwick; Andrew Dunworth, Frederick
Williams, Catharine SesnOn, Hugh J. MCGEE, Mar
garet L. Goodwin, Alicia Duryea and DOr0thea
guardianship OF the person and estate OF Caroline
Henser, Otto Henser and wilhelm Henser were
granted to Elizabeth Henser, their mother; OF
Henry Culver Head to John W. Culver, all OF the
city OF BROOKLYN. .. .,..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
THE coUR is.
WIDOW FISK AND THE CREDIT MOBILIsR.

From Congress to the Courts-The Widow Of
James Fisk, Jr., Takes Hand INA Claim
for 10000 Shares Of the Stock-Eo-
ton to Restrain the Concern from
Winding Up-Temporary
Injunction Granted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
CENTRAL PARK METEOROLOGICAL DEPART.
MENT.


4 I,
Barometer-Mean, 20. 752 incnes; maximum ~
one r. M March 1, so.100 inches; minimum NJ
A. M. February %, q. go inches; range, .4s0
Thermometer-Mean,2 3.6 degrees; maximum ~
three P. M. February 20, $40 degrees; minimum NJ
seHen A. M. February "a, 10; range, $50.
Remarks-February ~, snow rom Ten minutes ~
70 five A. M. to half-past ten p. M: amount Oh
water, 80 inches; depth q snow, Inches.
Distance travelled by the wind during the week.
1854 niles
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
and the writer is hardly excusable for TINS pre-
sumption wnen the very

and the writer is hardly excusabls for this pre-
sumption was men the very mr.. ,v,ovr
INFORM him that even Of the expense for bridges
and tunnels chargeable to westchester county
lions most directly benefited by the Improvement.
Inc exceptional instance above referred to,
W1ere general taxation has paid for local expen-
MORE CONSPICUOUS
tnan IN the ward OF this city rom which the report
and nearly quarter In length OF the Central Park,
besides other parks OF magnitude and great beauty,
sne DuK Oh the nouevards and the bridges These
expenditures have heretofore been and still con-
tinue to be defrayedb by
TAXES UNGRUDGINGLY CONTRIBUTED
in very large degree by citizens who have bene-
flied but slightly, comparatively, from the OUTLAWS
many OF whom, now residing "over the briage'
e and Garden no TO
their eyes as citizens Of the imperial city city
On the part the city Will cherish this element
essential to the prosperity ana safety OF It's body
polite, and make every reasonable concession to
THE CITYs VOTING LIsrss
1t is not always practicable 20 measure reciprocal
but poor appreciation OF the eternal fitness Of
things who requires surety OF pecuniary advantage
before entertaining Them But, speaking practically,
II Harlem, westerly, Is to reap the lui lrult u lS
opportunity 1t Will not be as
AN OUrsKIRT OF THE CITY;
while the easterly section that is running into
large places OF trade, French fats and tenements,
Will find its highest point OF prosperity through
wise, liberal and comprehensive policy, embracing
the magnificent Development OF the Harlem River
as the Dond and centre OF the metropolis OF the
Western world.
THE THOMPSON ESTATE,
now part OF history. comprising an old fashioned,
yet extremely convenient villa mansion, with
tower and all modern improvements, situated on
the apex OF InwOOd HILL the ground elegantly laid
out and aiiording o view OF the enchanting scenery
OF the Hudson River and surrounding country,
known now on the map, between Thirteenth and
also four lots each 2xl0O feet southeast corner oil
HUDSON avenue and street. besides some improved
property, lat West Twenty-ninth street, Will be
offered Tor sale at the Real Estate Exchange. on
Wednesday, the 9TH inst, by Colonel James M. Mil
Ter, under the direction OF Mr.. Nathaniel Jarvis,
Jr, referee. AS this property is on the line Of the
new BOuevards ana IN the immediate vicinity OF
the new National Guard Parade Ground, it is an
ticipated that the highest prices will be realized.
PRIVATE SALES OF PROPERTY
arc reported to us as follows;-
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the prisoner. remarking that there was no.m,u.
before him showing that the second commitment
was Tor the same offence or cause AZ the first one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02
COURT OF COMMON pLeAs-spEcAl TERM.
Decisions.

DecisfOns.
BY Judge Robinson.
Hill vs. INSTRUMENTATION for new trial denied.
KOehler vs. Koehler-MotiOn denied for alimony,
without costs.
K. BONNER VS.. J. BOhmer-Limitcd divorce
granted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02

The students Of Columbia College are to have
boat club and the trustees for that purpose have
voted an annual sum OF 81, 900.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02

Fifteen hundred and twenty-sx persons were
accommodated with lodgings at the various police
stations during the past year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02

Smallpox Is nearly gone. There are only eight
cases in the city now, and only four deaths resulted
from the disease last week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02

Fire Marshal McSped0n reports twenty-seven
fires for the past week, upon which the estimated
loss is $54, 100 and the insurance sos, 600.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-02

The police arrested l,526 persons last week.
Marshal Hart granted 247 licenses last week. and
received 1895 25
The vital statistics OF the past week show that
there have been $40 Deaths 234 marriages, 400
births aud 40 still births
Smallpox is nearly gone. There are only eight