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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-07-15
The Pleasants-Ritchie Duel.

y CaiilOrnia paper re- prints the
story vi the due!, inTtY years ago,
between JOHN Hampdeh Peasants,
editor OF the kIcnmud w MY, auu
EnOmas Ritchle, DR., editor of the
KIcnmond Enquirer. The ChIi.eLSed
nom fleaSauto To RitcnIe was one ol
the most extraordinary ever sent ;
1 viii DC OH the Manchester side o.
.nc James r.ver near the factory,
between the river and cahnal, 10
morrow morning at five U cIOcE,
armed with riItr, pistol aud sword. -
We viii advance aud fire OH each
other I'll one or tile Otner falls.
Inls was tAe substance OF the Pleas
ants Challenge. Mr. Rltcnie objected
20 1t tor various TeasonS, among which
we're: "Bccauoes it gives the cnai-
.enolns party the choice OF time {,
place "nd weapons, nSnL lnVaiaOiJ
accorded Ny Tue code " t.,e cAdi
ltuSed Deadoe Us Terms are savage,
,auSuinary and reVOitns ~ the tastes
vi utsIiIzed Society. NoLnIthst taIluIua
these objections, L viii DC at lie place
numeti, druicd III the manner QesCTlD-
ed, and VIII defend myself from any
attack made un me Wnen the duei
.aine OF Peasants mas mult-iiy
"oGnded, but returned k,tchle's fire
ana Continued 10 advnce Oh MIN, and
when within stricklug distance Dire"
his sword giving kItchie SerVere
cut Oh tie up, wnith Was tue un.y
wuuId tne .,.t.er .eccIyra. L e a. ID
.tnsereu ohiy a ie" da!s, and it'.C.i.O
cuueu mis S,ic d, TcnOrsviui uiss p
,Iun.-C 0Htg eTt,titG -IectutOr.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-07-15
YOUNG WALWORTH.
He is Sentenced to State Prison
for Life
Moving for Sentence.

District Attorney Phelps slowly rose
in his seat and addressed the court as
follows The trial OF Frank Wal
worth for the murder, of Mansfield
Tracy WaIworth has terminated hy a
verdict by an impartial jury Of muir
der in the second degree. 1t is my
duty. and | now move that the Court
pass sentence upon the prisoner in ac-
cordance with the verdict pronounced
nnninSf n
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-07-15

Local Ba1oaB, Virginia, July 1873.
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
TWEED BECOMING ACCLIMATED.
Few Visitors Outside OF His Own Fam
ny-He Has Resigned Himself to His
Fate-Those Facts About the Myster1.

Few Visitors Outside OF His Own Fam
ny-He Has Resigned Himself to His
Fate-Those Facts about the Mystert.
GUS Commissioners.
The visitors to Tweed yesterday were fewer, per-
haps. than any day since he has been incarcerated.
His son william and his brother called early in the
morning, and his vile and daughter about twelve
O'Clock. They remained with him TILL after three
Ex-Coroner schirmer was also with him and pre-
scribed for him, he is said to be suffering from
bilious collie. His counsel spent a good part OF the
day with him, morning and afternoon, and are
making strenuous efforts in his behalf. Not
withstanding his presumed illness he took
his meals as usual, and seemed to enjoy them.
Every preparation possible has been made by his
relatives to make him feel comfortable on Thanks
MS most renas and relations
endeavoring, as best he can. to retire within him
self until
ALL CHANCES IN HIS FAVOR
OF being baied out are exhausted
Numbers OF people applied for admission yester-
day TO see Tweed, but were refused Alderman
Flanagan and eX-Alderman James Barker, how
ever, presented passes signed by Commissioner
Lalmbeer and were admitted The same exclusive
rules and red tame business or the last few days are
still kept up. Rather ludicrous occurrence how
ever, happened about half-past one O'Clock yester-
Mrs. Fanny Copperman, wife OF HymaD Copper
man, a: present under sentence Tor five years as
receiver OF stolen goods, presented her pass at the
gate. The pass was signed by Commissioners Laim-
beer and 1t stated that the object was to see SOmc
person IN the prison." without mentioning any
name. This woman was recommended by no one,
at least the name OF the party guaranteeing was
blank on the pass She was examined by the
keeper and
A BOTTLE OF wHIsKEY
found on her person. Warden JOhnson'S attent ton
was called and he declined to countersign the pass
Hyman Copperman has been well known receiver
OF stolen goods Tor the last twelve years, and his
| wife has been associated more less with him.
His confreres are working their utmost for his re-
lease and at present it is said he has at least nine
| lawyers engaged in his case.
| Ia
his prisoner, Tweed, and had about an hours con-
! versation with him. Nothing definite could be
| ascertained as to the time OF Tweeds removal TO
the Penitentiary. As the 'Bossn is at present
situated he is as comfortable he could possibly
expect, and II the law will allow him he Is willing
TO take up his winter quarters in his little on
an
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
SHARKEY'S ESCAPE.

Writs OF Habcas Corpus Dismissed
Keeper Finnan Baiicd in $1,000.
There is still nothing new about Sharkey's case
at the Tomps except that Warden Johnson was
summoned before the District Attorney yesterday
deliver up all evidence he possessed, and also to
be re-examined on what he knew about the mat
ter AS the Warden has been faithfully working
to obtain evidence against the three prisoners
now in the Tombs for aiding and abetting in the
great deal OF important matter before the autAor-
ties. However. to subserve the ends OF public JUS
tice whatever information has been gathered viii
not be disclosed at present. Maggie Jourdan and
Court OF Oyer and Terminer yesterday
on writ OF habeas corpus. Counsellor Howe
Davis however decided to dismiss the writ, and
tho prisoners were reInanded to the TOnbs An
argument for reduction OF bail IN Maggie Jourdans
case viii be made on next Monday. Keeper Rich
ard Finnan was admitted to bail yesterday in the
sum or 81, 900 by the District Attorney. When
Maggie Jourdan and Philips were brought back
noon quite crowd had collected at the entrance.
Philipps looked very much downcast, and bent
up the steps quite nmbly, smiling as usual, and
said to the persons standing around, '.Gocd after
noon. gentlemen: I'm ieeling easy; how are
yougu at the same time getting inside the gate az
soon as possible, out OF the cold.
THOSE wRlTS OF HABEAS CORPUS.
For the third time Maggie Jourdan, Mrs. "Wesn
Allen and Lawrence Phiipps, accused OF completely
in the escape OF Sharkey, were yesterday brought
before Judge Davis in the Court OF Oyer and Ter
miner.
Assistant District Attorney Allen insisted that
the suits OF habeas corpus should be dismissed, in
asmuch as the Grand Jury had found indictments
against them.
Mr.. William F. Howe said he would consent to
tins on the ground that the suits were now not
within the jurisdiction OF this Court. but he added
Court or General sessions to have the parties
brought to speedy trial or their bail reduced.
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
THE GRINNELL BANKRUPTCY.
The Secured Debt Of Brown Brothers
d Co. for 100000.

The secured Debt OF Brown Brothers
d Co. for 100000.
Yesterday, in the United States District Court,
Jude Blatchord granted the following important
order in the matter OF George B. Grnnel h Co. and
@. b. Grnnel, bankrupts:-
This matter having regularly come on TO be
heard, upon the petition OF the bankrupts, that
Messrs Brown Brothers & Co. be required TO de.
liver to them certain bonds and shares tof stock
bankrupts and it satisfactorily appearing TO the
Court that the bankrupts did, on The 2stb day OF
July, 1873, borrow from Brown Brothers Co. the
sum OF 5000 O00 payable at 90 days thereafter, with
interest at the rate OF six per cent per annum
and no more; and as security therefor de-
posted with Brown Brothers Co. 1900 shares
OF the capital stock OF the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern Railroad Company
at the par value OF 500 per share, $4,000 In non-
nal amount Of the registered sinking fund bonds
OF the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail-
road COMPANY 100 shares OF the capital stock OF
the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad COMPANY
OF the par value OF 800 per share 100 shares OF the
capital stock OF the Illinois Central Railroad
share. and 80 OF the first mortgage
bonds OF the Lake Shore and Tuscarawas Valley
Railroad Company OF the nominal value OF 81 900
each, being the same securities stated In the
banKrupts petitsn to have been delivered TO
Brown Brothers & Co. by the bankrupt firm Of
George II. Grlnneli Co.
And IL further appearing to the Court that Brown
Brothers n co.. alter the maturity OF the loan, de
manded payment ana the redemption Of the secur-
Itcs therefor; but the same has not nor has any
part thereof 1een pald; noJ baye lllH.Dal any
The New York herald., 1873-11-27

proper means to that end. II Is, therefore, con-
stitutIona and valid r. B. Smith ior palntin in
error; defendant not appearing.
No, 600 Atlee vs. Northwestern Packet Com
pany-Appeal from the Circuit for the District or
Iowa. This was a proceeding in Admiralty in
which the company claimed damages resulting
from collision OF its boat, navigating the Missis-
sppi River with pier placed In the river by
Aulee. The evidence In the case wa 8 vo.umnous
ana connecting but the case was decided without
reference to most OF IL, the Court holding that
Alice, as riparian owner haa rignt 10 place IN tne
order to secure sufficient room TO faSten log ralts
in the prosecution OF his business; that as there
was q sufficient water way outside the piers, and
the usual track OF boats was some distance beyond
the piers, they presented no material obstruction
to navigation. But inasmuch as the riparian owner
must In the exercise OF his rights take care not
TO expose TO unnecessary peril persons and prop
erty on the river aud inasmuch as Atlee had not
given notice OF the existence Of the piers by plac-
ing lights upon them he was guilty OF negligence
which should make him partially liable Tor the
being so far out OF her way as to strike the piers,
when the ordinary track was so far east or them.
stances the decree divided the damages between
the parties. Alice appeals maintaining that, as
to the navigable water and that he was therefore
wiLnout blame. Messrs McCreary, Miller and
McCreary Tor applicants; Messrs. Howell, Rice q
Uavldson Tor appellants.
No. 577. Chicago City Railway Company vs. Al
lerton-Appea from the Circuit Court for the
Northern District OF Illinois. This bill was brought
to restrain the road from increasing its capital
stock from $1,25o, 900 to 1880 OOo The complain
ant Stockholder, AYERS that such an increase
would depreciate the value OF his stock, and
denies the right OF the Board OF Directors to make
the increase asserting that 1t is forbidden by the
constitution and laws OF the State. The Court
below sustained this plea, and 1t Is here main
tanned that the Court erred In its construction OF
the provisions of law relating to railroads in hold
ing that they applied TO corporations organized TO
operate street railways for the carriage OF passen-
gers at fixed rate, and that II the Court was
right then those provisions are void as impairing
the obligations of contract under the federal con-
stitution; for the charter OF the company in this
case, obtained prior to the provisions OF State law
relied upon expressly provides that the company
may increase their capital stock at pleasure. Cause
submitted under the twentieth rule. G. Hitchcock
for appellant, +. A. Sorrs Tor appellees.
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
THE COMPTROLLER AND COUNTY
AUDITOR.

Powers of the Auditing Bureau OF the
Finance ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS De-
cisfen by Judge Fancher.
In a case heard recently before him In Supreme
Court. Chambers, Judge Fancher rendered yester-
day an important decision. The point OF the de-
cision is that the Bureau Of the Finance Depart
ment cannot arbitrarily refuse to approve of a
proper voucher to a claim reverse the action OF
the Supervisors. PATRICK Martin was appointed as
sistant janitor OF the County Court House at So
per day. and served for some time, when he stopped
service, payment for the last eighty days having
been refused. At the time OF making this demand
there was an unexpended balance of the appro-
pration of 1873 applicable to this class OF claims
and the Supervisors in 1872 audited his bill Ap-
plication was made for mandamus directing the
Auditor to examine and audit the account and to
the Comptroller TO pay the amount OF the claim.
JUDGE FANoHER's OPINION.
Judge Fancher gave quite lengthy written
opinion embodying his decision, the substance OF
which viii be found in the subjoined abstract. In
passing on the legal questions he holos that the
acts OF 1857 and 1870 though requiring vouchers
do not substitute the auditing power OF the Comp
the Auditor has not examined and allowed the
voucher, ana the Comptroller has not approved IL.
has right to have mis- voucher audited, allowed
and approved and his claim paid The Auditing
Bureau In the finance Department cannot arbi-
trar1ly refuse to examine and approve the proper
voucher Tor an audited claim The Auditing Bureau
cannot reverse the action OF the Supervisors
Where the amount has been ascertaned and
fixed by the Board OF Supervisors, and the
Tor which the claim was made have been rendered
TO the county, IL Is not competent for the Auditor
to refuse to audit the voucher, nor for the Comp
trOller TO refuse to appropriate or pay the claim
The intention Of the statute plainly is to grant
the Auditor power to examine and ascertain
whetne claims have been audited and allowed by
the Supervisors. II so audited the voucher thereof
should be produced TO the Finance Department
There may be an audit by the Supervisors where
the amount is not extended. The Auditors duty
would then be to extend state the aggregate
sum allowed TO the claimant but he would have no
power to change the rate nor to entirely refuse
TO audit 1t He compares the to that
OF the directors OF a private corporation direct
ing bill to be paid, and their auditor then
fusing to examine their voucher and the cashier
refusing to pay 1t He examines at length some
minor points raised, and especially the allegation
OF the County Auditor that there is no money ap-
piicable TO this claim In the treasury, ana con-
cludes that the Auditors oath is mere swearing
to legal conclusion that the sum now in the
treasury cannot be applied TO back claims and that
such an oath is nugatory. He therefore orders a
mandamus TO the Auditor TO examine and audit
and 10 the Comptroller TO approve and pay the
claim, the order TO be settled on two days. notice.
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
GREENS LIFE JEOPARDIZED.
Attempted Assassin alton OF the Conn d.
trolier-An Internal Machine Sent "a
Him.

Attempted Assassin alton OF the Comp
trolier-An Internal Machine Sent 10
Him.
That Comptroller Green has made many enemies
since he has been at the head Of the Finance De-
partment no one can deny. Yet, although be nas
administered his bureau in a spirit OF unpardon-
able smallness, the attempt made yesterday upon
his life was at once dastardly as 1t was unwar-
ranted. II great caution had not been exercised,
PROBABLY one or even more lives might nave neen
sacrificed, which the person intending TO Kill the
Comptroller had probably not the most remote
idea OF accomplishing
Finance Department addressed to Hon. Andrew
II. Green, Comptroller Personal" The address
was made up oI printed letters, evidently taker
from some posters or nanupliis Inc nature OF
this excited the suspicion OF the employees, and
the one VINO undertook 10 open the box did Ho
with the utmost caution as the whole arrange
me mt looked very suspicious throughout
The box measured eight by four inches, and on
being opened found TO contain powder and
metallic cartridges in sufficient quantity when
exploded to annil.ilate 20 persons. This
covered from the top by q sliding cover.
Underneath tne same were placed matches,
which piece OF sandpaper pasted on the reverse
OF the sliding cover would ignite on scrap.ng
across the phosphorus and light the powder, AMI
by these means scatter death and destruction
around among those unfortunate enough 20 be in
In view OF the mistrust created by the bunrl,nr
address, tnis petard was unloosened from the bot
tom, whon the discovery or its true character was
happily ascertalncd and the nendisn attempt at
Iuuruer frustrated. Captain James Leary, COM
manding the Iwenty-slxth precinct police at the
city Hail. mas taken charge OF the AFFAIR and ho
VIII ieave no stone unturned to fathom the mystery
as 10 who perpetrated this sinfernaI' outraye su
doubt the Comptroller win display great devotion
to-day AT the thanksgiving services Tor the Drcser.
walton OF his lIe. and well ho nas.
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
COURT or SESSIONS.
The Havana Bank Robbers Sent to the
Penitentiary.


Penitentiary.
Before Judge Moore.
Antonio Inero Alvarez and Enrique Cacarus, the
Spaniards convicted OF the robbery OF the CONNER.
cial Bank, OF Havana. were yesterday sentenced TO
the Penltentlary for two years each. The amount
OF the robbery was nearly 100000
A Female Bigamist-A Forgiving Hus-
band.
Eliza Henning, middle aged woman OF respect
able appearance, pleaded guilty to bigamy. IL was
during the month of September that Eliza took ad.
vantage OF the absence OF her husband from the
country to run away with young man who lived
in the same house with her IN Spencer street. The
guilty couple were married by the pas
tor OF st. Mary's Episcopal church and
ned TO Philadelphia where they remained until
Mrs. Henning's money gave out. She was then de-
serted by her companion and forced to return to
Brooklyn. During her absence her husband had
returned from England, where he had been spend
ing several months. and when she reappeared at
home he fully and freely forgave her, aud took her
unto himself again. Unfortunately, however he had
previously obtained warrant for her arrest, and
she had not been home many days before an offcer
arrested her. The husband protested strongly
against being deprived Of his wife again. but Mrs.
Henning was taken by the strong arm or the law,
ana on Saturday next Judge Moore will impose
pntpnre uu her.
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.
SUPREME counT-cRA RRtHc.
Decisions.

BY Judge Barrett
In the Matter oil the Application OF Cold Hill Min :
ing Conpany.-Report confirmed and order
granted.
In the Matter Of the Application for the Appoint
ment OF a General Guardian OF the Person and Es-
tate OF Turner MauIy.--Report confirmed AMI
guardian appointed.
Buddensck vs. Frost.-The order is defective.
Webb VS.. Webb ct al.-MemOrandum for counsel.
Dilber ct al vs.. BolcD ct al.--Motion denied,
with $40 costs.
The People, &C., Hilton VS.. Clews.--The afidavits
cannot be received until the return Is traversed in
due form.
Tne People, &C., Roe ct al. vs. Green.-Motion
for reference denied, with $40 COSTS to abide the
event.
Rsley VS.. Indianapolis, Bloomington and West
crn Railroad Company.-Order settled.
Laimbeer ct al vs.. Clark.-Reierence ordered,
&c.
stone We. Scagrave ct al.-Deiault opened on
payment OF the referees fees.
Govren VS.. Govren.--Referred back for further
proof, &c.
Barry We. Mutual Life Insurance Company, dc.--
Motion granted to the extent stated the opinion
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
THE COURTS.
THE RING TRIALS.
"BOsS" Tweed Bringing His Chickens Home
to Roost-Ingersoll and Fur
sn rington Convicted.
ImpOrtant Decision in the Grinnell
Bankruptcy Case.
The Comptroller and County
Auditor in Court.

Yesterday George Albert Smith. who had been
charged before Commissioner Osborn with having
forged two receipts-one for f52 and the other for
81 l8s-with intent to defraud Messrs. Bass d Co..
the eminent brewers OF Middesex, London, In
whose employment he had been, was sent back to
England under the Extradtion law, having waived
an examination. The prisoner was taken on
board the steamship Cuba in charge of Sergeant
Daniel Davey, of Great Scotland Yard, London.
The prisoner stated that he was perfectly willing
70 60 back.
Michael Wheelahan, who had been arrested by
Deputy Marshal Hackett charge OF having
been concerned, with others, in assaultlng Deputy
Marshals Dowley and Hackett when they went to
make seizure in connection with a distiIlery, at
the foot or Thirty-ni street and Third avenue,
was committed yesterday for examination by Com
missioner OSBORN. Subsequently the accused ap-
peared before Commissioner Shields, and gave bail
for his appearance to answer the charge.
1t is reported that Commissioner Davenport has
issued warrants for the arrest OF certain politi-
clans for alleged violations OF the Election law at
the recent election, and that the accused parties
win be brought before him tomorrow.
The Foley injunction against the Comptroller
and City Chamberlain, which was to have been
argued yesterday before Judge Fancher, in SUI
preme Court. Chambers, has been again postponed.
The postponement was at the instance Of the op-
posing counsel, and the case was set down for q
peremptory hearing tomorrow.
The trial OF James J. Ingerso and John D. Far
Tington. Jr., in the Court of oyer and Terminer,
was concluded yesterday Alter hearing the state
Ment OF harrington, the only witness called for the
defence, and some rebutting testimony, the coun-
sci proceeded to sum up, which was followed by
Judge Davis charge The jury were out only 35
minutes, and brought in verdict Of guilty against
both OF the accused. Sentence was deferred till
tomorrow, to allow counsel to prepare bill Of
exceptions and meantime the convicted culprits
we're given!in charge OF the Sheriff
Judge Fancher, in Supreme Court, Chambers,
yesterday granted an alias writ of certiorar in the
case Of Bernard Wengler. The object is to test the
constitutionality OF the appointment OF the Judges
holding the Court Of Special Sessions and to pre-.
vent the raising of technical objections in the argu.
ment OF the general question before the Supreme
Court, General Term, tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
COu 7 CALENDARS-IHlS DAY.

SUPREME CouRT-CIRculT.-Part Adjourned
for the term. Part Held by Judge Van Brunt.-
Nos. l424 2l46, 3102, 276h, l34s, 1885, TO- 1854,
25es, 26lo. 1882 27o, 2s16. 2s9S, 29o6 1885, 31lo,
312O1a, 3l42, 315s.
SUPREME COURT-CHAMBERs-H by Judge Bar
rett.-Nos. 3s Al 49, so, g. - IS, IS, e9 ia l33
100, l69. ITO, lS5, lse. 1e0 199, 203 2o6.
SUPREME CoURT-SPEClAL TERM-Adjourned for
the term.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAs-TRIAL TERM-Part
Held by Judge Robns0n.-NOs. 2260, &c. 332, 2077,
2265 234s 1872 57O 2l16. 2Oos 1885, 2176 1885, 2423
l5g3
MARINE CoURT-TRIAL TRRh-Part 1.-Adjourned
for the term. Part 2.--Adourned for the term.
Part 3.-Adjourned for the term.
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
Decisions.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2e, 1873
No. ll5 Mason VS.. Moore, Administrator, &C.
Error to the Supreme Judicial Court OF Maine
This was an action on an unstamped promissory
note, made in is63, by Mason to Ira Moore, plain
tir intestate, and the question was upon objection
to the note as evidence, whether It's admission
without stamp was legal. The Court, taking the
view that the clause OF the act OF Congress when
provides that an instrument requiring STAMP
shall not be used as evidence until duly stamped
applies only 10 federal courts, ADMIRED the note,
and the Judgment was for the paintlI. u - mere
maintained that the intent OF tne laws OF Congress
was 10 prevent the use OF sucn instrument as evi,
dence In any Court whether state or national, and
that tho end had In view by Congress In enacting
the law--to wit, to provide revenue TO support the
povcrnmcnt--IstInes and sanctions the act as
The New York herald., 1873-11-27
SUPERIOR COURT SPECIAL TERM.
Decisions.

BY Judge Scdgwick.
watson W.. Ciark-Urder OF reference.
Palmer vs.. Bayar0.-M0tion for Injunction de-
MED. with $40 costs, and temporary Injunction
vacated
Mendeson vs.. Stont-0rder denying motion for
stay.
To punish party for contempt denied, without
costs. Order entered
Hegeman w. klebisch.-Order OF reference.
McCamant w. Sma.-0rder that answer OF de-
fcndant be oyerruled as frivolous and for judg-
ment.
Atkinson vs. Robbins ct al, Rhodes vs. King and
Another, MorDach vs. Morbach, Jarrett vs. Kellogg
Weiss w. Knickerbocker Life Insurance COMPANY
Ellis vs. Black.-0rder granted.