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The New York herald., 1873-10-14
THE NEW STEAMSHIP GOETHE.

Another Reception Previous to Her De-
parturc-Aristocratic and Fashionable
Guests Board.
The new steamer Goethe, Captain J. A. Wilson,
OF the Eagle line, owned by the -Transatlan-
tic Steam Navigation Company OF Hamburg, which
arrived at her dock in Hoboken October /, will
leave this port tomorrow afternoon about half
past two O'Clock. In addition to the grand recep-
tion given ON board OF the magnificent vessel on
Saturday night last, when General Grants two
sisters with several other distinguished ladies and
gentlemen, were present, another reception or o
similar but more private character was
given last evening 10 commemorate the
event OF the steamers first trip back across the
Atlantic. Captain ]. A. Wilson and large number
OF other distinguished guests were present.
Speechmaking. all other enjoy yments were the
order OF the evening. The vessel looked as neat
as possible, and every particle OF It's machinery,
ornamentations and furniture appeared TO ad-
vantage. The vessel itself has already been de-
scribed. and has been noted as one OF the nnest
ships aoat. 1t has three iron decks Is ful! Drlg-
rgged and has eight large hieboats, two cylinders
each 104 inches in diameter, four Ieet SIX lnches
OF stroke piston, and run over fifteen miles an
hour. It's first saloon Is magnincenty furnished and
decorated, while the other saloons and steerage
are OF superior kind. The great features
OF the vessel are her solid iron mould, and the
safety and protection afforded TO passengers Dy
the new inventions which have been introduced IN
her construction. Her hags will be holsted tns
morning and sne will steam down the bay with
number OF leading merchants on board $50 passen-
gers, crew OF 12o men, ful cargo ana & large
amount OF SPECIE The Goethe Will no doubt have
as fair q voyage back to Hamburg as she nad on
her trip here and more favorable, as even more
additional improvements have been made during
her stay. The civil officers OF Hoboken were well
received on board and all speak highly OF Captain
Wilson aud his crew. Seven other vessels similar
to the Goethe, and named after the German ports,
are in course OF completion by Messrs. Robert No
pier Sons, OF Glasgow.
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A SPORTING MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF.

Patrick Brannigan, about forty-three years Of
age, formerly faro dealer and sporting man gen.
erally yesterday morning shot himself in the left
ear with revolver, while lying in bed at his
residence, 1923 East Thirty-third street. For some
time past Mr.. Brannigan had been drinking
to excess, and on Sunday evening invited his
wife to take a ride through Central Park,
during which he was unusually quiet. This
excited the suspicion Of his wife, and md
reaching Lufrs, out on the road, Brannigan drank
the greater part OF small bottle Of wine; and, re-
turning home, went to bed, where he remained
till ten O'Clock yesterday morning, when ne placed
the pistol to his LETT ear and, covering his head
with the bedclothes nred the ball passing into
his head. Branntgan. doubtless, was slightly de-
ranged at the time, OF the occurrence The wife
soon lound him bleeding and grOanlng, and asked
why he mad shot himself but he refused TO tell her.
and admitted that he took laudanum the night
previous. and, furthermore, that 1t was his inten-
tion to have taken mis- life. Mrs Brannigan, fear
ing that her husband would die, sent for Coroner
keenan,, to see ii he would make any statement or
explanation regarding the rash act. Brannigan
was formerly quite wealthy, but his circumstances
have become much reduced and he was in debt.
He is well known in sporting circles on the east
side oil the CITY,
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
DANIEL DREW IN THE COURTS.

Charges of Fraudulent Insolvency Made
Against the Old Comm dorc-A Petition
In Bankruptcy Filled Against Kenyon
Cox & Co.-DanieI Drew involved
More Light Wanted.
William L. Scott, OF Erie Pa, has filed In the
United States District Court a petition in bank
ruptcy, alleging that he is q creditor of Daniel
Drew, Kenyon Cox, William II. Hutchinson ana
Horace Manuel doing business under the firm name
OF Kenyon Cox & Co., and he prays that this firm
be adjudicated bankrupts. The amount OF Mr..
Scott's claim is s6,1s3, Tor balance OF money due
on deposit with Kenyon Cox 4 Co., and
the allegation respecting the same is, that the
firm in question suspended payment OF their COM
mercial paper on the 18th OF september, 1s73 and
OF fourteen days. On the 10th OF September, as
stated in the petition, Kenyon Cox Co., iraudu-
lently suspended payment OF draft drawn upon
them bv the petitioner, and payable TO the order
OF Messrs ]. f Caldwell Co., for the
sum Of $27o IS; that on the 18th of Sep
tember, the said firm OF Kenyon Cox 4 Co., being
bankers, stopped the payment Of draft drawn by
M. ii. Taylor Treasurer OF the Canada Southern
Railway Company, dated July IA, 1879 for S,0S4,
and accepted by Kenyon Cox Co. on July q, 1873;
that on the Goth day Of September, 1873, Daniel
Drew las the petitioner is informed and verify be-
heves) did, In contemplation Of bankruptcy or In
solyency, execute and deliver four certain mort
one to Georgiana Everett one to Jose-
phine Cozzens, and one TO Antoinette
PAYABLE a. able and
question were given with intent to give prefer
ence to the mortgages, and with the intent by
fraud his creditors and defeat and delay the opera
tfon OF the Bankruptcy act. The petitioners want
more light thrown on the matter.
an order returnable on Saturday next the LIN
inst, caVing upon Kenyon Cox Co. to show cause
why they hould not be adjudicated bankrupts.
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THE BANKRUPTCY OF GRINNELL
& co.

Blake Brothea- s. Co. to Sell the Stocks
In Their Har ids Subject to Certain Com
ditions-Judg Blatchford's Decision.
Yesterday Judge }latchford rendered his decision
In the United states District Court in the matter or
George Bird Grinnen. L Co., against whom q petit
tion for adjudication bankruptcy has been filed.
The decision, 1t will be- seen modines an Injunction
order which had been granted restraining Blake
Brothers Co. from sen ing certain stocks placed
IN their hands by George Bird Grinnel a Co. The
decision is asfollows:-
In this matter on tne N, otion OF Blake, Brothers
co, let an order be en-. cred modifying the IN
Junction so as to allow then to sell, according to
stocks and bonds remaini ng In their hands (spe
cl1ying the same) mentions In the affidavit OF
Brothers O. hssyng sy & been ep0sen rene MN d Sak
collateral security, and to use the proceeds as II
sney were their own moneys IL tbject, however, to
IN case OF an adjudication OF ban kruptcy and sub.
isequent proceedings thereon, I, ascertain and
been, or may be set up by BlaA q Brothers &
Coo3 In respect OF all or any o.. said stocks
same snd 60 marsha, tae prGces as 9 sn acs
proceeds and reservng the right OF q. ny assignee
nnes,IHn eess,hIkrpptey who may be appointed herein TO
rotSSero ot the securities deposited VIII u Blake
lotners tne Isth Co. by George Bird Grinne Co., on
me tne capital stock OF the Union Pacific Ra. 'lroad
Of te svu shares OF the common capital tock
pany; and $4,000 OF the Registered Lake shore nd
smnd sonaa oorsnern nd Railway Companys snkh 1g
~aa ooo s anu % .ae validity OF the pledge OF tn
~ 6iake Bfotners CO., by George Bird GrinneIl 4
~. I'M On ,ne 9 Itn OF september. is73 and reservng
@ tne Ignt o. sucn assignee TO question the right OF
Blake Brothers 4 Co. to hold the snrpius
seculities given on one loan for de1ciencv on
any other loan, and reservlng the right ~ ssuch
assignee 70 compel Blake Brothers Co. To- acconnt
70 MIN IN respect TO the disposition and anniica
ton OF the proceeds OF all the securities deposited
with BAKE BroLners Co., as mentioned in the
amdavit OF w. Oicott, whether such Securities
nave been ALREADY sold or are yet unsold;
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BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS
SUPREME crURT-caAMBsRS.
Decisions.
BY Judge Barrett.

BY Judge Barrett.
Brewster vs. Manning.-Order settled; let Ii be
recopied and handed up.
Johnson VS.. Andrews.-Motion must be denied,
with $40 costs.
Mitchell VS.. Hallock and Three Other Actions
Against the Same.-hotion IN former actions
granted, without costs, upon the ground that
under chapter rs, Laws OF 1854, &C., &C.
Webb VS.. Webb-Motion Denied with $40 costs.
Beals vs.. Lane.-Applicatlon denied
Ives vs. Heath.-Motton granted in part and
denied in part, without costs.
Continental Bank vs. Cole.-Moti0n granted with
costs. tSee memorandum.l
Reigold vs. Pueba.-Motion to vacate order OF
arrest denied with $40 costs.
Roman vs. Garth.-Motion denied, with SO
costs.
In the Matter OF the Petition OF Roberts for the
payment OF moneys.
Goldberg Vs. Dunseith.-Injunction confirmed
'pendante lke,o with so costs to abide event.
In the Matter OF Carlisle Norwood.-Moton de-
MED, without costs.
The People. DC, Slcocks, vs. Board OF Esti-
mate.-MOtlon for q mandamus denied with costs.
Hanning VS.. Hanning.-Referred back for further
proof.
Smith vs.. MiIls.-Motion to change place OF trial
Denied with $40 costs.
The People, &c, Purser vs. Green.-Motion for
mandamus in six cases denied, on the ground that
the relator has remedy by action
by Judge Fancher.
In the Matter OF the Petition OF Lorilard Spen-
cer.-Petition granted,
In the Matter OF the Petition OF Dele1eld.-
randum for counsel.
Kapp vs.. Kapp.-Reference ordered.
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
COURT or CrKnCn plEAs-SptcllL TERM.

Trouble About the Rent OF the Athe-
nmum.
Before Judge Robinson.
Some time since Robert W. Butler and Francis
B. Murphy rented the Atheneum Theatre from
William Ii. Craig at $500 week. About a week
ago Samuel Schafter, from whom Mr. Craig had
got the first lease, brought proceedings to dis
possess and obtained a judgment in Judge Hart
mans Court. Messrs. Butler Il Murphy ut once
brought suit TO restrain Mr.. Schafter from
dispossessing them, claiming that the latter knew
them to be tenants under Mr.. Craig. and that they
had paid the rent according to contract. They
obtained an Injunction to prevent the execution Of
the dlspossess warrant. Application was made In
this Court yesterday TO dissolve the Injunction.
Mr.. Schafter answered tiat he never knew any.
body but MIR. Craig In the matter; that there was
5000 rent unpaid, and that he had right to dis
nossess. The Court dissolved the Injunction.
The New York herald., 1873-10-14

Jne modlncauop. TO De SUBJECT 10 the condition
that Blake Br' 'tners Co. shall file in this Court
wlfhin TWO lays after the future sale OF any OF SAID
securities. sworn statement OF the particulars OF
the samsJ. provision must be inserted In the or.
DER INIT nothing contained in II shall be construed
as direction of the Court for the sale OF the secu-
ritis within the meaning OF the twentieth section
oi the Bankruptcy act or otherwise, or as implying
onY assent by George Bird Grinnen Co. to sale,
so far as such assent is necessary under the
terms Of the contract of pledge The order viii be
tioning creditor.
The New York herald., 1873-10-14

$685. and adjoining lots on l45th street sold for
$3.50 to $460. Lots on Railroad avenue ana lioth
corner OF Leggett avenue and l45th street brought
$685. and adjoining lots on 145th street averaged
about s335. Lots on Spofrord avenue averaged
$3.50 each These figures may be said TO fairly
represent the prices paid generally, though one
lot on the Lafayette road, near Leggett avenue,
brought $6SS.
Messrs A. II. Muller Son sold on Saturday, by
order the Supreme Court, In foreclosure, on the
premises at Orangetown, Nyack, N. y, one and
hair acres OF land, with schoolh0use thereon, to
Richard de CantlllOn for 81 ,000
There were no dealings at the Exchange Sales
room yesterday.
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
JEFFERSON nAFEEI POLICE cOuaI.

The New Liquor Law-No Penalty At
tached to q Violation of Its Provfsions.1
The first arrest for violation OF the new Excise
law of 1878, relating to selling intoxicating liquors.
was made by officer Grinnan, Of the Eighth pre-
cinct, on Sunday last in the person Of Peter Con-
zales, who keeps saloon at No. ia South Fifth
avenue. The prisoner was arraigned before Justice
Bixby at the Jefferson Market Police Court yester-
day morning. When the case was called Mr.. James
D. McClelland, appeared as counsel for the de-
fence and inquired OF the Court under what la W
his client was chargeaDle with mi5demeanor. He
argued that the law or 1868, making the selling OF
liquor without license a misdemean0r had been
repealed by the act 1870 and that the OF 1873
did not revive 1t, and that there was no penalty
prescribed for a violation OF Its provisions. Alter
reading the various statutes on the subject the
Justice was induced to regard the counsel's view
as correct. but reserved his decision.
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Recorder Hacket

Before Recorder Hackett.
A large number of prisoners were disposed OF
yesterday by the Recorder, District Attorney Rol-
Inns prosecuting
An Assault Upon n Woman.
Charles O'Neil, who was Jointly indicted with four
young men, charged with committing an outrage
upon Johanna Handey, on the 5th OF September,
pleaded guilty to an attempt to perpetrate the
offence.
dangerous weapon, with intent to do bodily harm,
the allegation being that on the 27tn oil september
he cut John smith IN the lace with kniie.
ONei and Quinn were each sent TO the State
Prison for four years.
Grand Larcenics.
Charles F. Osborne, who on the 10th OF June
stole gold-cased watch and chain, valued at SO,
from the vest OF Lemuel L. Burke, which he placed
on the counter OF a Broadway clothing store,
pleaded guilty to an attempt at grand larceny.
James Murphy, who was charged with snatching
n pocketbook, containing 81, from Mrs. White
more IN Twelfth street. on the 22d OF September,
pleaded guilty to petit larceny from the person.
These prisoners were each sent TO the state
Prison for two years and six months.
John McCarty pleaded guilty to stealing from
Mary Bradley, on the Sd inst, wearing apparel
valued at S2s Two years in the State Prison was
the sentenced imposed by the Court.
Joseph McGrale "a youth, who stole silver
watch and gold chain, valued at $40, belonging
to John j. Davis pleaded guilty. His Honor sent
him to the Penitentiary Tor the period Of two years
and SIX months.
John McMahon pleaded guilty to assault and
battery. 1t was charged that on the 2Sth OF Sep
tember he stabbed James Brown in the breast with
a knife, but the injury proved to be very slight.
Annie McCue "a young g!rD, VINO was charged
with stealing gold chain, worth $4S, and pophn
dress valued at $55, the property of Mary Ann
Davis, pleaded guilty. The Recorder sent her to
the House OF Refuge.
Charles Mclaughlin pleaded guilty to attempt
ing to steal watch and chain, worth $40, from
William Dunn, on the 24th OF August The prisoner
was remanded 1or sentence.
Acquittals.
Sarah Clark was tried upon charge OF stealing
gold watch and chain, valued at s75, on the 18th
OF September, from the bureau of a disreputabe
house kept by Fanny Meyers. As there was oppor-
tunty other persons beside the accused to take
the property, the jury rendered verdict OF not
guilty.
Frank Fleet was also acquitted OF similar
charge, the complainant, William Gordon swear
ing that he suspected the accused OF taking $50
from him In a drinking saloon on the 1st OF last
month.
Patrick NJ. J. Refill was tried upon q charge OF
stealing S37 from the bureau OF the keeper OF
Greene street establishment on the Goth OF Septem-
Der. The evidence was legally insufficient TO sus
tam the charge, and the jury rendered verdict OF
not guilty.
John Dwyer was charged by Catherine Anderson
with attempting to commit an outrage upon her;
but when put on the witness stand sue could not
Identity the accused. BY direction OF His Honor
the jury rendered q verdict Of acquittai.
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
CITY CoURT-spEcIAL TERN.
Unsafe Building.
Before Jud0e McCue

Mr. Massey, superintendent OF Buildings OBJ
tained an Injunction some time since restraining
I. c. Smith and 7. Hatch from continuing In the
erection OF building on Joralemon street,
near Clinton. The superintendent charged
that the building was unsafe. Yesterday his coun-
SCI moved 20 nave the Injunction continued. Coun-
sci for the builders moved 10 dissolve the injunc-
ton. Judge AlcCue refused to dissolve the injunc-
ton. and win decide as 10 whether II sDal be made
neIInnunni not.
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
BROOKLYN COURTS.
suPsERE C0U1T-CIRcUlr.
Damages to Property.

George Kelsey, pork packer on Classon avenue
is suing the New York Hemp and Flax Manufac-
turing Company, lie charges that the defendants,
whose establishment adIolns his property, have an
open and shallow passage from their place which,
by carrying or the nasty water into his packing
houses, has damaged his property to the amount OF
about $500. he brings suit to recover that
amount.
The defendants deny being aware that any dam
age has been caused, and further aeRe that they
consider the passage in question sufficient 70 carry
or the water. without any OF 1t running over into
the pla intIii's property. Case on
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
PIRR In WILLIAMsBURg.

Shortly after ten O'Clock yesterday morning q
fire broke out In the varnish room Of the sheet
iron factory OF Smith. Burns Co., Nos. Al, 40 and
81 South Piith street, W williamsburg. The flames
spread rapidly through th, interior OF the building
put were promptly subdued by the Fire Depart
ment. The loss on stock aud building Will reach
S%5VV iuly covered BY insurance.
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
SUPERIOR COuRT-sptClAI Tsas.
Decisions.

Decisions.
BY Judge Van Worst.
Tucker vs. Brown, Parker vs. Colarel, thinner vs.
H0gemaen, Fellows vs. Dickinson, Mey eberger VS..
GOedeck, Stanton Vs. Stewart, Hermann ys. Meyer
Strong vs. Edwards.-0rders granted.
Beach VS.. OiBrien.-Motion denied.
Baker w. Koethe.-Motion denied.
De Forrest VS.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF reference.
Gayberiy Manufacturing Company VS.. Alen.-
Order ior Judgment on remitttur.
Stewart vs. Radord.-Judgment for plaintifI
The New York herald., 1873-10-14
MARINE COUaT-PART n.

Action for Assault and Battery.
Before Judge Howland.
Henry AcNuly vs., Patrick and Charles
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-30
HOY The Pantee women Drive the
Ben 20 war.
New York World Letter.

At the present moment, when battle
is imminent, and is perhaps now being
fought, there are in Cape Coast a num-
Der OF lsiterers who ought to be in the
front, Ebe will not %, end can not be
driven to it By any means thai We Gan
adopt: for, If the women OF tae place
were to take ii into their heads TO raise
the war-cry, you would not be able to
find q man 10 or near the town in an
hours time. They only resort to these
extreme measures on an emergency,
and when they themselves become con-
WINGED OF the necessity OF the men going
TO war; but, when they do, their manner
Of procedure, although most peculiar,
Armed with scourges, and clothed in the
gsrb Of nature, they issue forth on a
giFsp morning aud hunt through every
street and esfnsF Of the town; and woe
5eti9e the skslking esSara who may
fail into their hands, as he will receiye
10 mercy from bis captors, who viii
Bfo515ly leave him half dead. A few
Tezrs go. think il was IN 1863, when
the Fantses we're engaged in besieging
RimlBs, s var 81 the time nest popular
vith 81 clssEes > garrison officer, Yho
vas EerT SICK aud living in lodgings
10 the town. vas being attended by a
/ favorite Fantss servant, who had been
in bis service for & considerable period.
Having one day occasion 70 send him to
the Castle for something be required, he
WAS surprised 10 End that be did not re-
iarn. 30, aflsT waiting for some time, he
sent % make inquirlfs, when u turned
out TIA; the unfortunate man had hardly
left the house when be vac viewed BY a
gang OF these women, Who we're hunting
up stragglers. and Immediately gave
him chase. he escaped into the Castle
and saved his bacon; but nothing could
induce him 70 again venture out until
some kind OF permit Was obtained for
his remaining IN the town. The reason
assigned for the women behaving in this
extraordinary manner is that, all the
men being supposed 10 have left Tor the
camp, they have the town to themselves.
and are therefore privileged to appear
as they please, and to punish any lurking
intruder. ! may remark, however, that
this privilege is reserved for those qui
sont meres de fsmille; young girls and
women who have been less blessed are
compelled 20 DO content 10 act IS spec
tators, and hope for the time When they
will have the glorious privilege Of play
ing the part Of an infuriated Lady God
I iva for their eountrys good.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-30
EXPENSIVE GARBAGE.

Attorney General Williams wife is q
very brilliant woman, although of OBJ
seure origin, and has been of great ser
vice TO him in making friends among
the great people of Washington. But
she made one little mistake in buying a
sixteen-hundred dollar carriage for her
own use, which was paid for by the De-
sartment Of Justice. The taxpayers OF
the country who earn an honest living
by the sweat of their brows we're not
smare THAI they had to pay for the car
rsges sf their wel-salaried officers at
Washington. Martha Washington was
perhaps about as great parsonage as
Ars. Attorney General Williams. bat
she always rode in her own carriage,
aud SO with the wives Of the various
Presidents and Cabinet officers almost
ever since. The country, with its heavy
debts sud millions Of people unem-
Uloyed and aimost out Of bread, is in no
mood 70 tolerate such extravaganza,
ead there is less prospect than ever that
sr. Williams viii ever be Chief Justice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-30

TzE pleasant discovery has been
usde By reh ysupg astronomer, who
Esut 10 ths South Seas 70 witness an
selipse q The sun. tbst the moon "a
cracked. and that the Sunlight actually
shines through. de il Of the opinion
tkst the moon ia mere shell. foil Of
ensest ard that !; Is rapidly crumbling
70 rcis. Gud that the fragments may at
arr ire Le buried upon the earth. We
-p&sr regret 70 hear Of this. for the
spoou il q szeh oiIiiiy TO poets, lovers,
u1er1rtsF z.3 CHER HnfOriunstes that
= Eosl5 f.e greatly missed, especially on
dark niEats. s15 We really do not at
present rsneubsr o. ksow Of any good
substitute TIE Price d gas. candies
aad 6EttEoo6 EOEn ssOB 60 HP above
the reach Il lbs masses, znd oar EhOle
asironomical system wosld have to Re
reconstructed. Bat Il II has Il cone 20
shis we hope that the srti piece Of moon
that comes viii telescope the young va
Grant who had to EDd ont .be bad news
aud put everybody in suspense.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-30
Reading E1tempore.

Mark Twain created no small amuse-
ment at dinner to which he was invited
lately. In the course Of the proceed.
ings, his health was drunk with enthu-
sissm. The fact, although he had been
notified Of it beforehand, appeared to
take him utterly by surprise. In re-
spouse he rose, and, drawing frpm his
pocket q huge roll Of ioolscap-some
thirty pages-begsn TO read, slowly and
with difiiculty-reading that be was
taken entirely by surprise; that he was
wholly unprepared toreply; that had he
known the honor in store for him, he
would have come prepares with suita-
Ole speech, etc. Of course, the Joke was
taken, and the applause was uproaFous.