Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-12
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, september l<.-ht NUM-
ingdon, Long Island, yesterday, the
hearing Of Arthur NJ. Prime, on an ex-
animation upon the charge OF perjury
ia the Kelsey murder case, was contin
ued, aud the prisoner was held to await
the action of the Grand Jury.
The yacht Undine, recently arrived
here from a cruise along the coast OF st.
John, New Brunswick, has been seized
on a charge of smuggling large LOT OF
boot hastings.
It's said that Irving, whose confess
sion in connection with the Nathan
murder has caused so much comment
lately. has been indicted by the Grand
Jury for the Chatham burglary, and that
Captain Kennedy will to-day make the
necessary affidavits before the District
Attorney to secure q requisition from
the Governor for his extradition from
California.
The New York Herald special from st.
John's September IL, says the arrival OF
the Juniata created much excitement
When the facts became known, there
was great disappointment felt and ex-
pressed about the Tigress. Grave doubts
are entertained for the fifty missing
crew. Nearly three months has elapsed
since they left camp. Esquimauxs on
the main land of Littleton Island, who
had wintered with the Buddington party,
counted by moons, so that the exact
time of Buddington's departure IS not
known. 1t is believed to be the middle
of June. No papers we're found indi-
eating the intentions OF the party, ex-
cept torn memorandum, written in pen
ell, dated May, 1873. and stating that
Chester the mate, had finished making
oars for the bulwarks Of the Pola-
ris, and had made a great job OF
it. The Esquimauxs were very reti-
cent 1t is stated that the interpre-
ter could not talk their dialect,
but when questioned at Godhaven, Joe
said he did not get time to converse with
them. The instruments are supposed
to be broken by the Esquimaux. When
the Tigress returned to Godhaven she
was ordered to prosecute the search in
the track Of whalers to the westward
and Northern seas, where there IS very
little ice aAoat. 1t is not known when
the Tigress will return. She had thirty
DAYS coal on August 3lst. The whaling
ship Hector is expected here daily from
CUMBERLAND Sound She may have well
come tidings. The Juniata has just
received orders to prosecute the search
for the Polaris crew. She is eoaling
with dispatch, and sails north immedi-
ately. She will have considerable ditii-
Guilty, owing to the lateness of the sea-
son.
DR.. Hayes, well-known Arctic ex-
plorer now in New York, in an inter
| view yesterday, expressed the opinion
that the Buddington party has taken the
well-known southern route. He is san
guine the news of their safety will be
telegraphed by the middle Of October.
An extraordinary scene occurred last
night in the Methodist Episcopal (col-
ored) Bethel church, on Sullivan street.
A resolution passed few weeks ago
expelling the trustees of Christs church,
eight in number, on the ground of en-
bezzling moneys of the church, and
being guilty of other acts uniting them
for their position. Chancery Safer was
engaged as counsel for the church
members, aud Charles Spencer for the
expelled trustees. The church was
crowded, and the utmost excitement
prevailed. At one time it was feared
that an attempt would be made to put
the trustees, who we're present, out of
the church by force. 1t was stated that
by reason of the embezZlement aud
negligence the church was nov in debt
over $4,000, the money having been
appropriated by the trustees. Much
cross.fring took place between the
counsel, and the audience groaned and
applauded, in spite of the pastors call
Tor order. 1t was ultimately decided
that the trustees be expelled, according
to the rules OF the church, and they
we're ordered to hand over the books and
papers belonging to the church, with the
account Of money received and paddy
them. This, through their counsel, was
refused. So strong did Colonel Spencer
strive to prove his clients innocence
that a cry arose to throw him and his
clients out Of the window. and amid
great excitementthe meeting adjourned.
II is understood that the trial Of Ed
ward Stokes, for the murder Of Jim
Fisk. will commence October LIST, unless
the cases Of VIM. W. Tweed are taken
up.
Inaating the balloon for the trans
atlantic trip commenced At 3 an, and
is progressing favorAbly. The day is
clear and pleasant, With very little Wind
The prospects are favorable for an ascen-
eion, which IL is respected will take place
between 4 snd o'clock this sfern0Ol.