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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-09-18
THE 2. A RACE.

In this class there were six entries,
though only four answered the call.
Frank was of course drawn as he was
in the sweepstakes, which was being
trotted with this and protest having
been entered against Belle of Pawlet,
the evidence was heard, and it appearing
plainly that she had record of 2.435,
she was shut out. In the scoring Black
Night had the pole with Sherman out
side and Storm King and General for
second and third. The send-off was a
good one at the third trial, and the race
was anybody's to the back stretch where
Sherman woke up and showed his
tail to the party. Nobody could
show cause until the homes-tretch was
entered upon Night and General put in
a claim, but the big bay wouldn't have
it and passed in winner by only neck
in 2;45k, and Night half length behind,
General close up, and Danforths horse
back in the cloud of dust.
In the second heat the blind horse
(Black Night rushed in and took the
pole, with Storm King second and Sher-
man ia no hurry. On the second half
General and Night had Sherman in a
bad pocket, from which he was only re-
leased by the Generals going off his
feet. He then came up with rush on
the quarter and fairly outfooted Night
on the home-stretch, winning by
length in 2:44.
In the third heat the blind horse
showed good mettle, and on the quarter
led the party with the rest in a tandem.
He was never headed afterward and
came home winner by length in 2:42ss,
the struggle being between Storm King
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-09-18

OF swine there is small exhibition,
the most noticeable being the following :;
Breeding sows and litter of pigs by j..
K. Leonard; sows and filters of pigs by
E. Hayward, Ira; boar by ]. L. Billings;
Suffolk SOW and litter of pigs by Gage
& Clark, Addison; SOW and litter of pigs
by M. Pike, Mendon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03

permanent officers and adjourned till
tomorrow.
Irwin and Evans for President pro
tenn: have polled tie vote on eight
ballots.
Booth is gaining strength con-
stantly.
Two Boards of Fire Commissioners
met. Mr.. Ford called the new Board
to order, TORY the old. Both bodies
met Mt the same time In the same
room. The new Board adjourned till
this evening-the old Board till the
first Tuesday In January. Altogether
fire department matters are in fine
muddle-two Boards and two chiefs to
run the machine.
The body of Harry Hudson of the
ship Durham, who was drowned last
night, has not been recovered.
Chief Of Police Cockrill has issued
stringent orders for the suppression OF
houses of Ill fame in this city.
The new Board of Fire Commission
ers met in the house of Engine Com
pany No. and elected David Scanned
Chief Engineer. This was the only
important business transacted by
them; after which the Board ad-
journed. Chief Whitney still main--
tains his authority.
Weather cloudy, very cold.
The new Board of Fire Commission
ers met tonight at the new office. The
officers OF the old Board however de-
clined to surrender the rooms and
keys or records, and the new Board
proceeded to one of the engine houses.
The result of their deliberations have
not. yet transpired. The matter will
probably be settled by the courts. The
condition of affairs at present existing
would be very serious in case of fire, as
the men in the Fire Department would
not know which of the chiefs they
ought to obey.
Work on Wade's new opera house
on Mission street near Third Is progress
sing rapidly. ~ LI
A large force Of men are employed
on the new mint trying to wash out
and obliterate the dirty yellow stains
in the sandstone. Improvement is ap-
parent and the question is whether it
will be permanent.
Jack Biderman died this afternoon at
Sacramento, from the effects of the am
putation of his leg. He had suffered
much from infiammatory rheumatism,
causing modification of the knee Joint.
He was well known in Sacramento,
and had been employed as drayman
for Leland Stanford. .sn
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03

recommends strict economy and says
1t may as well commence with appro-
priations for public buildings, In ap-
propriations for river and harbor i'm
provements in those localities where
they are of but little benefit to gen.
eral commerce, and in Notifications
and claims for losses suffered during
the rebellion. He says the proper cir
culating medium Is specie, and still
says the panic has proved that the
currency Is based on the credit of the
country and is the best ever devised.
He dwells at length on the panic and
its lessons, and directs attention to
several remedies, which he SAYS can
be secured by proper legislation, rela-
tive to National Banks. The matter
of cheap transportation requires atten-
tiOn, and measures toward that end
will receive his approval; also recom-
mends legislation for the protection of
our shipping interests.
The suspension OF j. H. Herrick &
Co., cotton and produce merchants, is
announced.
The members of the bar will meet on
Thursday to protest against the action
of Judge Davis In relation to Tweed's
counsel and Stokes jurors.
The London Hour says 1t has trust
worthy information that by the pri-
vately expressed wish of Plus IX, cardi-
nails have been in consultation and se-
lected Cardinal Pecci, the Archbishop
ofPerugia, for the next Pope. He was
born in 1910, and became cardinal in
1852; Is Woodworking bishop, and is
called an ultra-montane, but would no
doubt live on terms of amity with the
Italian Government. Even the free
thinkers of Italy greatly respect Cardi-
nal Pecci. -. =. =
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
Real Estate Transactions.

Deeds filed for record for the "a hours end
Ing at O'Clock, Dec I'd, 1874, as reported for
the DAILY HERALD by Judson q Gillette,
Searchers OF Records for Los Angeles county:
John ]. Brush to Matthew Sims--5O acres
near Anaheim; 81 900.
Trinidad Manoz to Lula Rentaria de Sanesa
Lot on Main street. Los Angeles; 81.
G.. w. A. Sahlet to Thos. l.. Go0ch- -Agree-
ment to convey 38.47 acres OF Rancho Poso de
Bartola Viejo for 1871.
r. II. Kelly and wits To Charles G. Johnston
Lot (, block 6, Johnson tract; $500.
A. B. Chapman to Joseph and Wilhelm
Flsher-Lot8, block G in town ct Orange, for
rerly Richland; SG0
G. g. II. Freen I'll 10 Jose Dolores Machado
Lease of 900 acres of Rancho Sansai Redon-
dc for $500 per year for four years.
Pierre Rtverre 10 Bertrand Rivierre-Par Of
Rancho de In Cienega; 81.
A. b. Chapman TO Joseph and Wilhelnn
Fishcr--Lots II and l8, block C, Orange; $40.
T. JET White IN Salisbury Haley-king
tract, Rancho San Franclsquito; $3.50.
Ellen sullivan To Joel Y. Brlsh--Agreement
to convey lot Z, block q, Ores survey; S6QV.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
SAN BERNARDINO.
prouress Of the Chamber Of Commerce.

Although there was no quorum last
night and no business was transacted
by the Chamber, a great deal OF infor-
NAL conversation of a very satisfactory
nature took place. Governor Downey,
Judge Widney, s. Lazard and the
Secretary l. w. Lord, were present.
The Chamber hopes to shortly have a
building specially devoted to its use in
which meteorological and geological
cabinet and other attractions to visi-
tors would have place. A plan is in
contemplation to lease such hall
provided arrangements can be made
for It's erection. The most desirable
site would be directly In the rear of
the Library Association Rooms, mas
much as two large rooms could be
eyecetd at a cost OF about $4,000, and
the interests Of the two institutions
are thoroughly identical.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.

WAsHIEGToN, Dec. g
Tue President refers at length to af-
fairs in Cuba, and says the pro-slavery
party. there Is arraying itself more
and more against the home govern
ment, and committing acts at vari-
ance with the principles of justice and
right. He hopes the evil will be at
last broken. He gives the history Of
the Virginius affair and denounces the
acts Of the Spanish authorities, and
appeals to the judgment and patriot.
ism of the people to support his pol
icy Of placing the Navy on war foot
ing, and recomends two amendments
to the Constitution to permit execu-
tive approval of so much OF any
measure passing Congress as he may
deem proper, without approving all,
and that Congress shall not legislate
during the last twenty-four hours OF
the session, and further to provide that
in case Of an extra session Congress
shall confine itself to measures for
which the session may have been
called, or to such as the executive may
subrpit to 1t during the session. He
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
Passenger List.

Passengers per steamer Mohongo,
which sailed from San Francisco Dec.
2st for San Diego and way ports:
FOR SAN DIEGO.
s. II. \bels, C. N. Gerichten, John
H. Cope and wife, sister and child, B.
c. McAIthur, 0. Schuyler and wife.
w. M. Ayers, S. Nj. Good, wife and
child, G. NJ. Taylor, wife and two chill
dren, s. Gillem and wife, D. Davis, G.
A. Stone, ]. Eddy, A. Stow, f. w. A.
Findley, O. Allen and wife, John L.
Leonard, A. S. Smith and wife, Mrs.
Edgerton and two children, r. Leyva,
s. Andrews and wife, VIM Bean, Mr..
Green, Mrs. Green, Miss Seymour, ].
Duane, S. r. Edgerton, Thos. See.
FOR SAN PEDRO. H
J. Tresovich, J. A. McCune, J. Vo-
gel, A. SCHNEIDER, C.. SCHNEIDER, Mrs.
Duncan and child, NJ. Osborne, L. G..
Thomas; T.J. Wilburn, f. NJ. Penney,
William I.aughlin, Mrs. Stem and
child, G. +. Hardwick and wife, +.
Sheehy, w. p. Smith, J. G. Brooks,
w. s. Dick, J. s. Lyle and wife, H.
d. Parsons, Mrs. Newcomb and daugh-
ter, f. House, Mrs. House, v. Shat
tuck, wife and daughter, E. C. Miles,
wife and two children, A. J. Curry, c,
Brownie, E. Lanfesta, J. c. Degrange,
Miss A. Motley, 7. X. Hircsh, J. W.
Riley, Miss Riley.
FOR SANTA BARBARA.
II. +. Bingham and wife, J. H.
Doane. wife and child. Mrs q w
CONT, Mrs. ]. NJ. Sterling.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 2.
FLOUR-Extra So TOAST.
WHEAT-Shipping, So 30.
BARLEY-Choice brewing, 81 65; feed kinds
dull at 81 45al So; coast feed, 81 45.
OATS-The range for all kinds Is 81 cog
$3.50.
CORN-small round yellow, 81 CO.
HAY-SltaS20 q ton.
POTATOES-Range at 7oc1Sl TO-
ONIONS-Yellow, 81 G21s; choice 81 so.
ErGS-Calitornia, 50@52ls; Oregon 40045;
eastern 30@40c e dozen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
Stage Arrivals and Dopartures-Dec. i.
TELEGRAPH LINE.

TELEGRAPH LINE.
Arrivals, Dec 2-Mr. Lowe, VIM.
Cullum.
Departures-Mr Strowbridge, Mr..
- Mclean. A. Schroeder, G.. Rinaldi, w.
Moore, Chas. Smith, John 'Sepesch,
Thos. Blanche.
COAST LINE.
f Arrivals, Dec. 2--J. ID. Gray, C.. +.
Huss, Mr.. Hopperson.
Departures--H. {. Patrick and one
other
SAN BERNARDINO.
Arrivals, Dec. IS. T. Curtiss, S. II.
Baird, VIM. Morrison and son, d. p.
Spitz, T. II. Burns, VIM. Aldrich, and
one other. lI ~ I..
Departures-Jas. Ferguson, J. l..
Croft J. J. Green, Messrs. Tense.
Phelps and Straus.
SAN DIEGO.
Arrival, Dec. 2--J. r. Laukey.
Departures-Wm Hodges, J. Good
win.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
FOREIGN NEWS.

srar., LONDON, Dec. 2.
A special dispatch says that the mac
tivityof the Spanish feet at Cartagena
Is owing to doubts of the fidelity of the
crew Of the iron-clad Saragosa.
The story of a duel between General
Manteuffel and Won Goeferis said to be
without foundation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
N EvADA

Ray mond & Ely Decision. .Nni cide.....
Cold Weather.
PIoCHE, Dec. 2.
In the suit of Raymond & Ely vs.. the
Kentucky Mining Company "a decision
was made this evening in favor of Ray
mond & Ely.
ELKo, Dec. 2.
Mrs. Nellie McCool attempted sui
eide last evening by strychnine. Cause,
family trouble.
NJ. G. Crossley, sutler at Camp Hal
leck, who killed q soldier last summer,
is now being tried for murder.
Mercury at zero; two inches of snow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
THE COURIS.

District Court -WIpNEY,J
TUESDAY, December g
Pelanconi W. Reyara d. Sangisetti-A
10 eancel note and mortgage for 100000. Stan.
yord and Thomas II. Smith Tor plaintln'
(ilassell, Chapman & Smith for deiendani.
The case occupied the whole day and u stili
Oh trial
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
SAN Francisco. Dec.

The California Legislature met to.
day at noon. The Assembly elected
NJ. M. Estee Speaker and Lougbor-
ough for Clerk. Boruck received only
eleven votes for the position and was
rebuked by special resolution for his
action yesterday In declining to recog-
nize the call for Ayes and Noes OIL adj
j0urnment. The Senate failed to elect
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
[SECOND DIsPATCH.l

The Prestdent's Message Continued.
Cuban A6airs and she Pro Slavery
Party. The Navy TO be Placed ON
War Footing 49,. Amendment
% ol the Constitution. :. Economy In
Harbor Appropriations and Build.
ing...The Panic and Currency ....
LeSislation Of National Banks.."
Protection er shipping Interests
Etc, Etc.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
Exports.

ThermOmetricRl Record.
According to the plan OF the Smithsonian In
stitue. Kept specially for the HERALD by
Brodrick & Co., December Q:
9 \. Die 2 p. N-....60a 9 M...-."52s
Average-55o.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
SECOND DISPATCH.

Meeting Of the Legislature-EleetiO
Of speaker and Clerk-Rebuke OF
Boruck ... The Fire Squabble-TwO
Boards ard Two Chiefs Meet Mt the
same Time and Place.. .COckrill
Suppressinx Houses or Ill.Fame.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
sam Francisco Money Market.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2.
GoLD-Opened in New York at l0Ss@.
4@92LS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-03
WANTS.

Wants published at the rate rex cents per
line for each Insertion, or 10 cents per line ior
three Insertions No advertisement under
this head taken for less than & cents.l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-17
ing the birth Of George Washington Bowen was a

forgery.
Mr.. Chatdeld objected to this evidence. No test
mony had been offered to show that the signature
OF Ballou to those papers was genuine.
Mr.. O'COnor replied that the documents were
ancient documents used In legal proceedings, and.
In that point Of view, there could be no doubt
about their authenticity Shortly after 1854 the Par
lament OF England enacted generally without ref
erence to ancient or modern writings. that proof
oil handwriting might be given by comparison. He
said he was extremely doubtful whether any
Court OF this State. or whether any Court OF the
United states wsnld reject this class OF evidence.
The jury ought to have an opportunity OF Judging
whether the entry in the King Henry book was
genuine or not.
Mr.. Hoar having briefly replied,
holding that owing to the exigency OF this case he
must regard the document as an ancient writing,
and therefore admit II.
To this ruling the plaintiffs counsel excepted.
Judge Shipman asked Mr.. O'ConOr IL he intended
10 follow up the evidence by calling experts.
Mr. OConor replied that he had thought about
the jury would be just as good experts as TO hand
writing as any experts they might call. Experts on
handwriting differed sometimes as lawyers did on
matters of law.
Stephen r. Weldon was the next witness He
deposed that his grandfather was ply sician in
providence, and he produced an account book, in
which was an entry In his grandlather's hand
writing, to the erect that persons named Polly
ana Betsy Bowen, daughters OF Caleb Bowen, were
customers OF his for medicines In 1871 and 1892.
Mr.. O'Conor offered this entry In evidence.
The Judge asked for what purpose this entry was
offered.
Mr.. O'Conor-For the purpose OF showing that
there was another Betsy Bowen living there, and
to explain and contradict the evidence or Betsy
Bowen dying there.
The Court allowed the evidence, and the book
was submitted to the inspe ction OF the jury.
The witness pointed out other entries in the ac-
count books referring to salts and emetcs for
The Court adjourned till eleven O'Clock this morn.
ing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-17

some OF the plaintiffs cattle were thrown down.
and being anxious to have them on their feet "a,
preserve their condition for the market, and the
train not yet being in motion ne got OF the train
and went back to get his cattle up. In doing he
fell into "crOssingn and was seriously injured
and sued to recover damages OF the road. The de-
fence was that the pass upon which Lockwood
went over the road specially provided that its ac-
ceptance lis to be considered as waiver OF all
claims against the road for personal damages and
injuries received while on the train." The Court
instructed the jury that such contract absolving
the company from its proper responsibility 10 pas
sengers, was void from reasons OF public policy,
ana that 1t was no defence and constituted no I'M
pedlment In the way OF recovery. The verdict was
Tor the plaintiff and the writ OF error maintains
that the Court erred In its Instructions to the jury
In not following the decisions ofthe State Courts as
10 the construction the law Those DECISIONS IL Is
said, must be regarded by the Federal Courts in
such cases as conclusive evidence of the law. BY
the rule laid down In the State Courts II is claimed
to be clear that the contract pleaded by the COM
pany 1s valid, and Is perfect defence to the ac-
ton. In regard to the question OF public policy in
VOWED, 1t Is contended that public policy and pub
lie law unite In sustaining contracts generally and
that to warrant the holding OF contract invalid
as against public policy clear, plain strong
OF necessity for the protection and preservation of
the public interest must be presented; and that
no such necessity appears In this case.
The defendant In error maintains the theory or
the Court below. Strong and Shepard for plaintiffs
In error, and Truman Smith and Q. Brainard for
defendant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-17
y0RKvILLE POLICE COURT.

Pickpockets and shoplifters In a Pickle.
On Wednesday evening, as Mrs. A. J. Chatned
was passing through Forty-sixth street on her
way to her residence, 251 East Forty eighth street.
she was approached from behind by young man
named Dennis Shea, who threw her down upon the
sidewalk and orciby took possession of her pocket
book, which she held In her hands, He than ran
away but was subsequently arrested on the infor-
nation OF young man who happened to witness
the outrage and knew Shea by eyesight. Yester-
day the prisoner was arraigned In Court and held
In default OF ball for trial.
Another member OF the Shea family named
Thomas, was sent down stairs to keep his name
sake company because he was (innocently. as he
claimed) accused Of robbing poor sailor OF his
watch and $40 In cash. The sailor, whose name
was John Thompson. was being humbugged by the
prisoner and Others, he said ana to chastise them
the better he threw OF his jacket and pitched In
hammering right and left The "boys'; kent him
busy while the prisoner $50 witness stated took
up the jacket ana rIned 1t OF Its contents.
John Morse and some other men visited Herman
Houston's "sheep clothes" store, No. 1888 Third
avenue, ana, while some OF them priced several
pairs OF pants, Morse walked or with q pair with
out even saying "thank you.v He was arrested
and arraigned In Court and committed for trial
thus making three as eligible candidates for the
state Prison as ever looked through the barred
a rel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-17
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
Larcen ".

Larceny.
Before Judge Sutherland.
The first case called by Assistant District Attor.
ney Russell was that Of John Rogers, who pleaded
guilty to an attempt at grand larceny. On the 4th
of December he stole two pieces OF cashmere
valued at $50, from the store OF Shriver Co., No
458 Broadway. In consequence Of his youth and
that being his first offence the punishment was
modified to one years imprisonment in the State
Prison.
Burglary.
Edward Barker and John Wright, who were in.
dicted for burglariousy entering the premises of
Taylor vanderlip, No. 90 Bowery on the 9th of
December, and stealing 500 in money pleaded
degree. AS this was q bad case His Honor imposed
the severest penalty that could be inflicted upon
the plea, which was two years and six months in.
generation In the State Prison.
A Car PickpOcket Sent to Sing Sing.
George Mcclure pleaded guilty to larceny from
the person, he having on the Both of December
stole pocketbook, containing $40 IS, from Cor
nelius O'Keefe, while riding in Third avenue
would punish pickpockets to the full extent of the
law. Mcclure was sent to the State Prison for five
years.
Caroline Underhill was tried upon a charge OF
stealing $37 in money from Daniel Thompson, at q
saloon In thompson street on the 18th OF Deem
Der. The evidence was so conflicting that the jury
were unable to agree. plea OF guilty OF petty
larceny was accepted.
Alleged Forgery.
The entire day was spent in the trial Of an in.
dictment against Edward p. Banning Jr., who was
employed by James Sutton & Co.. proprietors OF
the Aldtne, charging him with forging the following
order
NEW YORK, Oct 90 1872.
Messrs James Sutton Co., insert one advertisement
In the Adine one MONTH TO occupy twenty lines $40
FELLOWS, HOFFMAN co.
The members OF this firm testified that their
signature was q forgery. Mr.. Mott, the counsel for
the defendant, examined him at great length and
his explanation of the affair was that he drew the
order at Sutton's request SO as to make 1t appear
to certain party that the affairs Of the Aidfne
were In prosperous condition. great deal OF
extraneous testimony was given, and, In the course
OF the trial. Judge Sutherland intimated that the
statements OF the complainant and the prisoner
were Numerically opposed to each other. The
case will be finished to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-17
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON d. c.. Jan. Is, 1873.
No. New York Central Railroad VS.. Lock-
wood-Error to the Circuit Court for the Southern
district OF New York.-This was an action to re-
for personal injuries to Lockwood, sustained
In passing over the road from Bufralo to Albany.
The plaintiff (below) Lockwood was drover, and,
taking his stock the road, was given the usual
"passr to go himself on the same train to take
charge Of his stock, "at his own risk.n On the
trip, at night, the train was stopped on the track
for some cause. and. in attempting TO start II.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-17
THE GREAT TWEED TRIAL.

More About the Stolen vouchers-A Great
Point Gained by the Prosecution-Sec-
ondary Evidence Ruled by the Court
as Admissible - Deputy Comptroller
Storrs and Ex-COunty Auditor Lyons
ON the Stand-The Legal Tilt Contin-
ues.
Yesterday morning was ushered In by q dense
fog, which for hours overhung the CITY, lay thick
upon the rivers, darkened the way Of the trains
loaded with thousands rom the outlying dis
tricts, and In generally disagreeable manner
impcded traffic and prevented to very great
extent the arrival OF business men at the scenes OF
their daily vacations at their usual hours. The
attendance Of all whom 1t most concerned was not
as punctual at the different law courts of the civ
yesterday morning as on ordinary occasions, owing
to the aforesaid fog, and most of those
whose only incentive for putting in an
appearance at all in the courts from day to day
is Idle curiosity we're notably and commercially
absent In the great Tweed case the Court reas-
sembled, II not exactly up to time, still in good
fime and the proceedings OF the eighth day Of the
trial were commenced by the recall OF Mr.. Deputy
comptroller Storrs There was nothing partcu-
larry interesting either in the testimony OF this
witness or OF the only other witness for the day,
MI. Lyons, ex-County Auditor, and the foggy air
without had Its counterpart within the court room,
owing to the befogging nature OF the testimony
sna me hardlv less clear arguments OF cs.,r.c,
upon the knotty and 6ewilderine points Of law
rom time to time raised on objections by defend
ants counsel and replied to In as On unntelligble
manner by the gentlemen on the other side.
One half OF the collisions in the court room be-
tween opposing counsel during this legal befog.
ment had they occurred on the water, would
have sunk or disabled all the ferryboats plying be-
tween New York and the other side before the fog