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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-19

100 packages RA1SINS-Sui-
tana, Layer and Seedless, in 1. and whole
FIGS, CURRANTS. ALMONDS pECANs
WALNU rs and BRAZIL NUTS.
MENTS.
In WINES a,d LIQUORS. our assortmeu.
Is unequaied in quantity, quality and price.
Sole agent for
Moet Chsndon ChAmpsenes,
Brandenbnrg Freres I3randies, vintages OF
1885, 1850. 1860. 1865.
oil. N'AOs ffefe'' o'aFe's and Olive
Maryland Club whiskcy, peerless in purity
and exquisite in flavor.
p Wisdom & Warter Sherries, of Zores de la
Froutera.
Scotch Whiskey, from Scotland. This is
our own importation. just cleared at Custom
House, in Charleston, ex 'Resolve," and
sold In Its full strength and purity; it needs
no oommendation; . trial secures sale. m
These, with an ample stock OF Fancy and
Staple Goods. always FREsH, are offered at
seductive .prices-as low, often lower, than
any advertised. -
As,ai1,ho.es. sa n from Jerusalem; very select. il
Dec 10 GEO. sYMMERs.
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collection OF fno FRENCH BON-BONS
CHOCOLATES, FRENCH FRUITS, GLACIS
and CRYSTALIZED,
Home-manufactured CANDY, fresh and
pure, at
Dec - McKENZlE'S. Main Street.
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ATTENTION.!
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!


SEND il your
orders early, 40
as not to be dis
appointed. a Cor
Fruit, Almond,
Pound, Jelly, Ci-
tron and Sponge
CAKES,
SHORT BREAD,
and all kinds OF
FANCY CAKES.
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Butter,

Rich!and Lodge. No. 80, A. E. II.
"A AN Extra Communication of this
Wy :.n,lge vii. he held THIS (FIilay)
~; EVEHlNG, in Masonic Hail, at !
o clock. The III. NJ. Degree will be con
ferrod. BY order OF tho W. M
Dec II Il. l. BOONE Secretary
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Has provided everything to amusc and
please. French Branded Fruits, Preserves
sad Jellies. Canned Goods OF all descrip-
tons, Truflles. French Poaa, Mushrooms,
Ocean Trout, &c.
X Gsusettes Gondo'o: also, Fruits, Nuts, DO /.
McKENZIE'S, Main street,
Dec - Near the State House.
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Festal.

FOR the coming he !idaya,
,.pleasc read the following list,
, comprising some OF the GO0n
J, THINGS necessary:
- 1n0
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y friend in Texas hus furnished us
with copy Of heavily y-bordered circu.
lar. embellishcd with q coffin, which is
being distributed in that State, to thi,
effect:
FUNERAL NOTICE-"No MonE CHICKEN
plE"-Died, on Tuesday, the "a day of
December, 1873. Of spontaneous com
bnstion, tue Radical party of Texas! It's
rotten carcass will be buried the 1st day
of January, 1874. It's friends if any
there be) are invited 10 attend. No free
hacks!
SUPREME Court, December IS. 1878 =
The Court met at 10 A. NJ. Present
Chief Justice Moses and Associate Jus
tices Wright and Willard.
Hand rs. Savannah aud Charleston
liailroad Company. Mr.. Porter re-.
sumed and concluded his argument for
appellants.
The State &c rel. the Attorney G one.
raj. os. Savannah and Charleston Rail.
road Company. Messrs. Cham berlain
and Attorney General Melton were
heard for the State. Mr.. Campbell for
the railroad.
Caroline L. Muller. appellant, vs.
Charles Il. Simonton, respondent. Mr..
Corbin was heard for appellant. Mr..
Pressley for respondent
The following decision was rendered !:
Iindall. appellant. in re Kirby us.
Woods, administrator. Motion granted
opinion by Moses. @. J.
At P. NJ, the Court adjourned until
Friday, 10th, at 10 A. NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-07-15
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
HARLEM CHURCH SCANDAL.

a
eo,,,e,, IN BAPTIST coSGREGATioN-AnilI.srS AND
COUNTER ARRESTS.
rho conorepation of the Firat Baptist Church
=, tI,. has become involved In serioua dnictlties'
which were put in tangible shape. yesterday through
the arrest of Henry b. Douglass painter. OF NO. 2Sss
ON two separate orders Issued by Judge Dan
ls 81 the supreme Courono nj tho suit OF Josephns
r. Hills, broker, residing at No. al East onohundrcd
anatwenty eghth-st, and mt the suit OF stephen H.
Rurr broker residing at No. 2o East One hundrodand
twentythirdst Both Of thcso persons have instituted
proceedings to 5000 damages for false arrest
and Imprisonment The facts set forth In the aidays
OF Mr. Hills are In substance these:
Mr. Hills was formerly member OF the First Baptist
Church OF Harlem. Owing 10 some differences among
the members of the Church, Mr. Hills and others
communicated. At meeting held Harlem Hall. on
July at which the defendant. Douglass, was present
and took part member, resolutions were adopted
resembling the former action by which the plaintiff and
others excluded, and inviting them return TO
their former standing in the church. Tho plaintiff aud
his associates were Informed OF this action and
that an adjourned meeting OF the members
OF the congregation would Do held at Harlem Hall at
% July The plaintiff and his decided
TO accept the invitation, and, Mr. Hills about to
enter the nall the evening mentioned, he pro
vented by Douglass who immediately gave him into the
custody of policeman He was taken 10 the Twelfth
Precinct Polce-statiOn, and detained there several
hours during the night until he gave bail to appear
next morning before police Justice to answer to the
charge OF disturbing q meeting for religious
worship. On July tho plaintiff appeared be-
fore Police Justice McQuade, by whom he
was adjudged not guilty of tho ofense,
and the charge dismissed. Mr. Burr, who also came
under the ban of the church. his affidavit recites
similarly the occasion Of his arrest and imprisonment at
the instance of Douglass and in addition states that he
the Superintendent Of the Olive Branch OF the Baptist
Mission OF Harlem. which he and his associates
ICED after their exclusion from the membership Of the
First Baptist Church.
Mr. Douglass required to give bail In $500 upon
each order Of arrest aud Judson Jarvis Chief OF the
Order OF Arrests Bureau, accepted as his bOndsmen
William Banks. clOhier, residing at No. LAT East Thirty
fourh-s and the defendants brother William Douglass
painter, residing at No. l25 East Northumberland
twenty-sixth-st.
Charles w. Turr who is also implicated in the affair,
and particularly in the proceedings at Harlem Hall on
July arrested Saturday, at the separate suits
of William L. Estabrooke, photographer, OF Third-ave.
and 0ne-hundred and-twenty tfthst and BENJAMIN f.
Hogget produce dealer, residing at No. $50 East one
hirdst who charge him with nav
caused their false arrest and imprisonment. Turf
being unable 10 furnish the requisite bail, sent "
Ludlow st. Jail.
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| III
Number OF indictments filed In 1872, 964; In ls73 l4S
Number OF prisoners sentenced in 1877 TO the State
Prison. 2s and Il women; to the Penitentary, 10
men and IS women totals S25 men aud 20 women grand
| total, 35i.
The number Of sentenced in 1873 to the State
Prison were 32l and &c TO the Penltenary,
1856 men and women; totals, $50 men and AZ women;
| grand total COL.
One hundred and ten cases disposed OF in the
Court Of Oyer Terminer between January and july
1879 OF these 81 convicted "A pleaded guilty and
Is acquitted. The following is list OF the higher
crimes among In the Court OF Oyer and Ter
miner:
Michael Nixon was convicted OF the murder OF Charles
W. Phyfer. and was executed May 16.
George shuln was convicted OF murder in the second
degree and was sent to the State Prison for life.
Robert Beakiey, who killed Maud Merrill. was con-
victed OF murder in the second degree, and
fenced TO State Prison for life
John Fitzgibbon. convicted Of manslaughter in the
first degree, received sentence OF imprisonment for
life
Marshall Magruder who attempted to kill fellow
boarder at his lodgings in Madsonst sentenced to
Imprisonment in the state Prison for 10 years 49,,
John COughln, John Greene, aud James McCOrd con-
victed OF MURDER were sentenced to Imprisonment each
for 10 years ,,,
Arthur Quinn. convicted Of murder in the second de-
cree (od law was TO State Prison for Is years
Edward S. Stokes was sentenced TO be executed Feb
Edward Kerrigan convicted OF ghter IN the
first degree received sentence OF 10 years imprison-
ment-
doctor" Edward VI. Browne who made murder
Gus attack on one Murray, collector for company,
was sentenced State Prison for term OF 10 years.
He has since died.
Thomas sprou convicted OF robbery IN the first degree
was sentenced 70 IS years imprisonment
Frank III. WalWorth. who shot his father Mansfield
Tracy Walworh June g. convicted Of murder III the
second degree and sentenced to imprisonment with
hard labor for life.
Sixty-fve cases OF all that were tried attended
with sentences to the State Prison. and 25 10 the Pen
Tertiary.
george Francis Trains tria, occupied four days Vim.
NJ Tweed's, Is days. and Johu ScannelPs, for the muir
der OF Thomas DOnOhue, n days.
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A FAMILY OF THIEVES.

Henrietta Harris, the wife, and Augusts
Harrshe daughter Of Hrsch Harris the notorious "spec-
uator," Of No. 3S7 Broomest were arrested BY CapA
Cnchey and Officer Quigey Of the Fourteenth Precinct
yesterday afternoon upon charge Of receiving stolen
goods Harris is brother OF Abraham. alias" General"
Greentha who sent TO Sing Sing few days ago foe
pocketpicking. His house has always been regarded
with suspicion by the police, and he has himself been
arrested frequently and has served term 10 State
Prison for receiving stolen goods
Last Friday, Officer QuGley saw the women taking
large box their house. Having procured the proper
authority he entered the house and found that the bon
had contained OF brandy which had, however,
been transferred larger box after their receptions
The women were arrested, but owner for tbs
brandy could be found they were subsequently dis
charged Yesterday, however, Marcus Rich. importer,
OF No 2s3 Broadway, identified the larger box as having
been stolen s about four weeks full 81
clothing and other articles which be had prepared oa
his sister, who was rOute for Europe. Csptai1
Cinehy irnmediated obtained search warrant froIn
Justice Blxby at the TOmbs Police Court, and upon
searching the house, several articles OF ladys apparel
marked {" A. Rich" we're found, together with largo
stereOscOpe all Of which Mr.. Rich identified AS part
the stolen goods The accused will be arTaigned IN tbs
TOmbs Police Court today,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-07-15
THE AGRICULTURAL EDITORS EXCURSION.
SCHEDULE OF THE TRIP.

To-day the NewYork Agricultural Editorial
Excursion will leave NewYork for trip to Virginia, In
dian Territory Colorado and the Parks Of the Rocky
Mountaius The following persons will make up the
party
Henry T. Williams Agricultural Editor Y. r T,idepen-
ritHt and Editor The horticultural; s. r. Wells, E1llof
Psychological Journal and Science Of Hea, and vile;
Andrew s. Fuller, Associate Editor Rvral Ste Yorker
Edward King Correspondent ScI6ner's MonthiH
Thomas Meehan Aea!ar a. Gditor dhadstphaa iress
respondent The Journal Of ne Farm and President Penn
svlvania Fruit Growers Associations David H. Strother
Porte Crayon) Artist aud Correspondent Harpers Mag
dsine; X. p Eaton, Editor Netc England Farmer; W.
Publisher American A0rieuIIrist ana Hearth and Home;
X A. Willard. Dairy Editor Rural Netc Yorker
B. K. Bliss Representative The Rural CLUB. NewYorR
n j. Coman. editor Rural World, ana wife, g. Louis
President Illinois state horticultural Society and wife;
Clark W. Bryan, editor Springfield (Mass Daily and
West Chester Penn; VIM. +. Thompson repre- sentative
United States Department Of Agriculture, and wife.
Prairie Farmer; Z. A. Ellis correspondent American
5 Rural Home; T. = Cold Secretary Connecticut
gland Homesteod ana wife the Rev. j. W. Tuck cor
respondent Bay Bulletin, Norwich, Conn. and Reeisiy
Courier, Norwich, Conn., Samuel Bowles IT., editor
Daily and Weekly Republican, Springfield, Mass; C. v
Riley state Entonologist Of Missouri aud correspond
ent Illinois Journal OF agriculture; Prof A. II. Mixer
correspondent Daily and Weekly Democrat Rochester
\; y. Herman Fuechsel. artist me Aldne New-York ;
ny. ' - N''N' '''''H' 1a"S 1'"''' 'iO''
The route has been marked ont by Henry T. williams
the manager OF the excursion aud the time 20 be
pied by the trip has been carefully divided To-day tho
party Will leave this city 1880 a. H. by sneeal train
| direct TO Baltimore over the Pennsylvania and the
Northern Central Railroads, and thence u Wasbn
which they will reach at 4SO p m and where they Will
remain an hour going thence to Haper's Ferry where
| they VIII pass tue night Tomorrow they will go
up the valley OF the Shenandoah to Harrisonburg,
and thence by stage TO Stanton, as miles,
where they will dine; thence they will 20 70
Charlottesville on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
On Thursday they will go TO the White SULPHUR Springs
| and on Friday 10 Charest0wn, West Va ON Saturday
after an excursion 10 the salt works. they Will leave by
steamer for Cincinnati, where they expect 10 arrive on
| Sunday morning. They will leave an N n m Of the
same day Tor 81: Louis via the Ohio aud Mississippi
Railroad They expect 10 reach Denver on the 18th,
after making excurs0ns over tho Ms.onri snSas and
Texas Railroad through the lndian Territory; up tho
| Valley. over the Atchison, Topeka ana santa M Rail.
road. and up the kaw River over the Kansas Pacific
| Railroad
Three days win DO epent In Visiting 10 poips Of In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-07-15
BROOKLYN MUNICIPAL TOPICS.

The Brooklyn Board of Aldermen, at its
meeting yesterday, passed resolution directing the
Board of Estimate TO insert in the budget 10000 for the
construction of public baths The Controller author
lied to borrow 100000 the bonds of city in antci
patton Of the collection Of taxes remaining unpaid sThe
Registrar orrears reported that he would require
the salaries OF employees in his department during the
remainder of the present, fiscal year 1850.
On the recommendation Of the Truant Home Commit
tee John Grothen, at the institution, dis
missed for INSTRUMENTATION aud drunkenness and John
Masters WAS appointed IN his place. The ofa contract
was brought up by the presentation OF communication
from the Board OF Health setting forth that Edward
Clark the contractor had not carried out his contract
and recommending that the work be taken from him.
Mr. Clark on the other hand, sent in communication
asking that the complaint against him might be investi
gated The entire matter referred 10 the Board OF
Health and City Works with power to annu the contract
IL not porfOrIned according 70 specifications,
Alderman Nolan stated that the matter had already
been gated, but IT was all on one side, and Mr.
clark had not been allowed to make any statement The
Roard of CITY Works reported that II was necessary 10
mild ne W sewer IN Myrtleaye.. between Grand and
Casson-ayes at probable cost OF $4,000, and was di-
rected 10 carry the Improvement into effect
the Council transacted large amount or routine
business and then adjourned until August
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-07-15
DEPARTURE OF THE TIGREss.

The steamer Tigress, which was expected to
sail on her Polar voyage Immediately after returning
from her trial trip Sandy Hook lay nearly all day
yesterday mOored off the Brooklyn NayyYard, while
her boats, reinforced by steam launch, were busly
gagged in carrying and fro those who wished TO bid their
friends board gOodby. Nearly of coal in bags
beside a large amount of clothing, including suits Of
clothes mattresses blankets and boots also shipped
Every man is provided with two suits throughout and
two blankets, Capt Greer stated, however that
the extra clothing would at least two
months, and, indeed thought il extremely probable that
the Polaris voIfd Be found at Discol
Six old man-of-war's men from the Vermont were'en
rolled the yesterday, three Of whom filled the
vacancy made by those who withdrew from the list last
week. With this addition the numbers 81. besides
IL officers, whose names and rank are subjoined
Commander j. A. Greer, commanding; Lieut. II. G.
White, Executive Officer; Lieut. g. +. wilkins, Navi
gator; Lieut. ~ Sebree; Lieut. X. NJ Berry Assistant
Surgeon, L. W. ElstOn Assistant Paymaster q. Z.
Baugnam First Assistant Engineer, George N Melville
Acting Chief Second Assistant Engineer, William A.
Mntzer Acting First Assistant Ice Master George Il.
Tyson; Assistant Ice Master, Elisha Chapman
AL day woTknen were engaged putting the finishing
touches npOn the machinery and woodwork OF the
Tgress, aud they only left her at the moment so
that there time clear her decks before she
port Like that Of the Juniaa, the departure Of the
Tgress attended with little ceremony and
few Observers About o'clock she was visited by Dr.
Hayes. and just before she started Mrs Greer accom-
panied by Capt and Mrs. Chandler, went out IN the
Nayy-Yard tug Catalpa to bid her husband good-by.
About half past she cut loose from the buoy and as
che began to move away the yards were manned Oh
board the Vermont and the Brooklyn and three hearty
cheers ty The Tigress and her gallant crew rang out
over the water Tie cheers were fetrned and az the
vessel passed the Government battery her way up
the East River farewell gun was fred in her honor
The Tigress wiz follow the of the Polaris, via
Long Island Sound TO ST. Johns where she will stop
few hours for supplies and thence Disco from which
place che will proceed TO Upernavi- and the ice fields
beyond. Capt Greer stated that he might return next
October November. but If he did not then the voyage
would probably be prolonged to year from that tIac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-07-15
WALI.-ST. RUMORS.
A NOVEL ExpEDIENT IN ERIE MANAGEMENT


For some DAYS past rumors have been in
circulation in Wallst. TO the effect that the Hannibal
and ST. Joseph Railroad Company about 10 begin en
TO compel an official 10 account for the proceeds OF GER
tain stock alleged tn have been sold by him. TRIBUNE
reporter called upon +. Higgins, President OF the Com
pany yesterday and asked for iniornauon' but was ID
formed that the President knew nothing Of any proposed
suit and did not know that official OF the Company
was deficient In his accounts. He believed on the con
tary that the started TO depreSs the price OF
the stock.
Another rumor bias been current O the eject that the
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company is about to be
enoined from paying the dividend due the stock OF
the Pacific Railroad OF Missouri. IL has also been
rumored that Samuel L. NJ. Barlow. Director aud COun-
sol Of the Ere Railway Company, Is about
to resign, and that he Is 10 be made
President in place OF Pete. VI. Wat.
SON. Vice President III place OF Alexander g. Owen
resigned. These rnmors, however with perhaps the
exception of the last, will ALL probably prove false
leading official or the Company informed TRIBUNE re-
porter yesterday that several VIos Presidents would
probably be appointed 10 be numbered l. a. s. etc
each having certain share of Official duty tO perform
Who the appOntees will be Is not yet known Tue whole
will probably be made public At the organization
OF the Board OF Directors, which will take place
the present week.
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with warning. e1cept IOhaaou, who was hsd N szo
NEW-JERSEY,

JERSEY CITY.-District-A Attorney Garretson
states that It is doubtful whether the trial OF a,
Police McWilIams, and ex.Detective Doyle. ehsrs.a
with completely 10 the attempted robbery Of the P1r.,
National Bank, which was ret down for wednesda,
will take place, as Doyle Is dangerously III with an
attack OF brain fever Taxes collected last week slBr
l62 e6, Newark Methodist Episcopal Conference
has taken part In the centennial celebration Of the
First Methodist Conference la America the Invitations
not being received by the Conference time b. acted
upon. The framework FOR the ferry-hOuse and
abattor in Harsmus Cove are completed Justice
Madden made an application for a trial " the
Court OF Special Sessions yesterday. He was con-
yeted some time ago or having collected va rom Anne
sverOstt under pretense Of beng authorized % collect
township taxes His motion denied, but sentence
was suspended on his paying the costs.
HoBoKES-A fire In Kings stables IN Je1erson-st,
First, early yesterday morning, caused loss or
$500 One horse burned. The great balance dock
was removed yesterday, To make room Tor the new
Hamburger pier, the second built by that steamship
company. Tho dock will he lowed TO Brooklyn. Tho
body OF the man found dead in sitting position upon
pile Of railroad ties Wednesday last barred yes
terday II had not been identified. Mary Sullivan
convicted Of stealing dress from the residence
A. l.. Du Puget, and remsnded for sentence m the
Special Sessions, yesterday Edward secor who was
arrested as suspicious character on SUNDAY night was
Identified, yesterday, the man who attempted theft
In the Park Hotel a few days ago and was committed
for trial . The Morris aud Essex Railroad COmpany,ars
prevent the cinders and locals which drop from the
engines while in the depot from setting the flooring
fire.
EIIzABETH-A battered brass caDnon. mounted on q
rude old fashioned carriage, aud bearing the date Il
1871 and the OF Der anger. has been presented
Mr. Budd of this city, who has owned 1t Tor Is years,
Gen Perine of Trenton ana shipped for that city,
Yesterday. AZ Is probable that the piece Inquired IN tho
colonial wars, and in the Revolution.
GUTTESBERG.The receipts at the cattle market yes.
terday were Hogs, 400; sheep, 100; calves, 300 Ps
bene driven the OF the docks
ferry. Byron Huntey was kicked in the SIDE By
horse yesterday afternoon and had three roS ofoke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-07-15
POLICE NOTES.

Joseph Cohen, age TO- while playing in William.
st. YESTERDAY and bad bis legs and arms bsfT b
James Gilmore a sailor, attempted suicide yester
day cutting thrOa With Bis a. No lo4 Cbeu
He was Bellevue Hospital
Only one case of sun-stroke was reported yester,
day. Francis smith, Of 1926 East ThrYsKth
Secordav and Foufthst After medical ueaneai o
SeyeneeatL Precinct station house, be sent home
In the TOmbs Police Court, yesterday Daniel
and Susan ball eoord were COMMITTEES Tor e fi
stealing York OF watch worth $50 IRON Ihoaa
KAnans an empoye the PennyyanA Central Railroad to
Coroner Young was informed yesterday of the
death 4. who ag banned sunr
while playing No. 26 Scandt hel
fathers severely burned while he trying sIahsss
the aameS.