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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
REMOVAL OF HE'LL GATE DISTRACTIONS.

Congress Called Upon to Exercise True
Economy by EIpediting the Work.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
AS constant reader OF your valuable paper
crave little Of your space In order to call atten-
ton to the necessity of great caution on the part
of our representatives In Congress, when advo-
eating economy in public expenses, not to vote for
such retrenchment. under the guise of economy,
as will in the end cost the country annually large
amount In excess OF the sum proposed to be saved.
refer particularly to the contemplated reduction
in the appropriation for carrying on the work OF
removal of the distractions in He'll Gate. This
important undertaking, now making such salts
factory progress, is under the direction and per-
sonal supervision OF one OF our best en-
gineers General Newton), and II congress
would only follow his advice and make
an appropriation sufficient to complete
end be much less than under the present parsi-
monous plan. The losses In He'll Gate every year
to our commerce, which would be avoided by the
removal o. all DISTINCTIONS would more than pay
the total expense oil such removal. General
Newton says that he could largely increase the
force OF men employed ON the WORK and thus
bring 1t to prompt and satisfactory CONCLUSION II
Congress would only appropriate the necessary
funds AS the work ID a necessity, and must finally
be done, why not do 1t at onceY This would
benefit the whole country, improve the means Oh
communication between the dinerent sectons
and, last, but not least, anord q SAFE ana smoo,n
entrance into ana exit from the narpor Oh new
York for steamers and vessels OF the largest size.
NEW YORK, Feb. II, 1874. MERCHANT.
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"BANCO" BAFFLED.
Justice Morgan Puts Down His Foot
Gamblers Spending Night In the

Justice Morgan Puts Down His Foot
Gamblers Spending n Night i'm the
Tombs.
About four O'Clock yesterday afternoon, when
the Tombs Police Court was closed for the day. de-
tectiyes Woolsey and McDouga with the assist
ance OF Farley and Dunn, ushered into the court
room five prisoners, arrested in No. rs Walker
street, and known as "banco men," Justice
Morgan told the detectives that It was after hours
but, as usual with the gentlemen from the Central
ONCE, they do as they please The names OF the
prisoners were Edward Foster, Edward Carr Ed
ward Monatt Henry H. Martin, James W,, a: howard;
old man coming up Broadway after leaving the
place in Walker street, which mas been known TO
the police as a Danco establishment Tor some time,
and on which raid was made on tuesday last
The officer asked the old gentleman II ne mad lost
Was entlced into taat place down street and
which lost" Detective wOo,sey yo,,.. at
VINO was IN the vicinity, and together they, pro
ceeded to No. rs Walker street and captured the
Thomas Leveridge carpet manufacturer, from
Norrlstown, Pa This individual had nrst been
enLlced into the place by one OF steerers OF the
game" but had not yet been induced to play.
lie was very much astonished at the rad OF the
oncers, and also at being informed of the nature
OF the place be was likewise very much
astonished when informed by the officers that he
would nave to accompany them TO the TOmbs.
On arriving at the latter place a complaint was
taken from John Cross, Justice Of the Peace from
Boonvile, Oneida county, N. ", the individual
who was accOsted by Detective WOOsey and the
dealer, Edward Forster, and Edward Car, the
roper-ln, who met him in the street. were each
held In 81, 500 bail to answer.
Councillor Howe appeared for the prisoners, but
waived examination and asked that they be
tried in the Court OF Special Sessions.
Much to the chagrn OF the compartments, Messrs.
Cross and Leverldge. they were sent to the
House OF Detention in default of $500 bail to insure
their appearance as witnesses on the trial. Justice
Morgan said, in conclusion, ''rve had so many
of these swindlers before me- and have been
able TO hold Them that | have concluded to take
some means to break up this infamous swindle ON
the strangers who come to this CITY,"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
BROOKLYN SINKING FUND COMMISSION.

There was meeting OF the Sinking Fund Com.
mission of Brooklyn held yesterday. The report
of the Commissioners to January 81, 1874, shows
that there remains balance OF $s,22e, $50. Mr..
Schroeder presented the following resolutions,
which were adopted
Resolved, That all banks and other moneyed insutu
lions no CITY moneys deposit will be required to
permit examination of their affairs bv the Commits
sioners OF the Sinking Fund
Resolved That the expense for clerk hire of such ex.
animation shall be borne by the rata banks in proper
ton TO the amount of city money held by them.
Resolved That the Secretary be and f. hereby directed
send the several banks and institutions hold
ing on deposit city copy of these resolutions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
THE COURTS.
The Tenth National Bank Case---Ap-
plicatiOn for a MandamuS.
BUSINESS IN The OTHER COURTS.
Examinations in Bankruptcy Alleged Forged
Pay Rolls-The Fourth Avenue I'm
provement-Arson Case-Ex-Deputy
Sheriff Conklin Sent to Sing
Sing for Five Years

The case Of the Brewers Insurance Company OF
America W.. Henry Claussen, Jr., was brought to q
close yesterday in the United States Circuit Court,
before Judge Shipman. The action was brought
10 recover rom the defendant the sum OF 81, 500
as nrst call on subscription OF $4,000. The de-
fence vas that the condition on which the sub
scrlption was made had not been fulfilled by the
plaintiffs, and for this reason the defendant re-
fused to pay the CALL The jury found verdict for
the plalntifYs.
The United states Circuit Court for the transac-
ton OF civil jury business closed yesterday and
Mr.. Nathaniel Shipman, District Judge for the dis
trict OF Connecticut, who has been presiding over
this branch OF our Circuit Court, has just returned
to his own district Judge Shipman. 1t will be re-
membered, was recently appointed District Judge,
and the term just closed Is the first he has held in
this city. He has been sitting here several weeks,
and has disposed OF great many important suits
In manner satisfactory to the government and to
ntigants. He has passed upon some new ana very
Important questions in revenue law involving
large amounts of money. Judge Shipman Will re-
turn to this city and hold another term OF the Cir
cult Court some time In the summer.
Yesterday, in the United States District Court,
the matter Of the United States VS.. 377 watch
movements, worth about $4,000, claimed by
Strasburger Adler, was called on. The watch
movements had been seized In August OF last year,
on the ground that they infringed upon the trade
marks and names OF American manufacturers.
Mr.. Ethan Allen, counsel for claimants, said he
was ready TO go on, and insisted on trial. The
government counsel stated that they did not be-
lieve they had evidence upon which to go to trial.
MIR. Allen then moved to dismiss the proceedings
against Strasburger Adler, on the ground that
there was no evidence to sustain the allegations
against them. Judge Blatchford granted the
motion. The result Of this Will be to restore the
property to the claimants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
YoRkvI-Le POLICE COURT.
Going for Food and Taking Silver.
Before Justice Murray.

Going for Food and Taking silver.
Before Justice Murray.
John Peters was arraigned ON q charge of at
tempting to steal silver spoons and knives OF the
value OF $50. from the dining room of the Roose-
welt Hospital, in Ftfty-ninth street. near Ninth
avenue He went there. he said. to get io0d, and
thinking no one would see him. he was held for
trial in default OF BAIL
Young Thief.
Blomer Frank. of No. 50 Allen street, while
passing through First street, on Thursday, dropped
a piece Of silk, valued at $45 which she had Just
purchased. woman who was following picked
1t up, but 1t was snatched from her hands by q
young man named Charles Hillsey, from whom
in turn 1t was snatched by another boy, who
ran of with II. He was followed by Hillsey. Sub
sequently 1t appeared, Hilsey and another boy
sold the silk to q Mrs. Thompson, through whose
agency Hillsey was arrested. he was committed
for examination.
Alleged Embezzlement.
jeremiah Luiehan, No. 437 East Eighty fourth
street, charged stephen Eastman, his clerk, with
collecting IS from customers and converting the
same to his own use. He was held IN $500 bail
to answer.
The Case OF the Stolen Diamonds.
The case OF the actress. Kate A. Wilbur and her
husband, John B. Wilbur who were arrested on
charge OF stealing diamonds belonging to William
Dickinson, OF lie East Eigntieth street. the details
OF which have already been published In the
HERALD, came up Tor examination before Justice
Waudell. At the request OF District Attorney
Phelps the case was dismissed, the parties having
amicably settled the matter IN controversy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
COURT Of SESSIONS.
A Police Captains Adventure.
Before Judge Moore.

On the evening Of the 18th Of December last
Captain Bourne, OF the York street police station
observed William Deming and a woman (who sub
sequently proved to be his wile) acting in strange
manner at the corner OF Henry and Middagh
streets The Captain was In citizens attire at the
time. He approached the couple and had some
the influence OF liquor, began to use
somewhat strong language. The Captain ex-
planned lIo, ,nat ,, ne was an oicer, and
legged, attacked him and struck him with u pistol.
Bourne Immediately drew his club, struck Demng
with it several times on the head, INJECTING severe
wounds deprived him OF the pistol ana then took
him to the station house. The prisoner subse-
9uen5y maze co WnSh aga'hsI tae captain De;
the complaint, and held Deming to await the
action OF the Grand Jury for assault. The prisoner
was indicted and placed on trial yesterday. He
was acquitted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
A Railroad Thief Caught.

Before Justice Otterbourg.
About ten O'Clock last night. as Gotieb Stahl, Of
No. 100 Raymond street, Brooklyn, was vending his
way towards the Fulton ferry. he jumped on
Second avenue car, and while standing on the rear
platform found Joseph Leroy's hand in his pocket
The said Joseph, who had also coat OF many colors
mainly consisting OF divers rags carefully thrown
interior OF such low resort pantaoons
pocket. The affair however, occurred ON a Sec
ond avenue car, and Stahl, the complainant,
alter finding the prisoners hand In his pocket
pursued him and caught him, after long chase
The watch and chain were also found on the person
OF the prisoner. He held in 1000 bail for trial.
A Burnisher In Trouble.
John Doyle was held in 500 bail yesterday
charged by Sergeant vredenburgh, Of the Tenth
precinct, with stealing overskirts and muslin
aprons worth $3.50. The property Is not yet iden-
titled, but now awaits an owner at the Tenth pre-.
clncr station house.
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missioners, that Mr.. InRersol, their treasurer,
was never authorized to borrow any moneys, and
that the commissioners never ratiied any borrow
ing by Mr. IngersOll, and never held meeting at
which they could have done So lfthese facts were
admitted there could be no loan TO repay. under
chapter 0. II they were In doubt II was matter for
an alternative mandamus. to be tried regularly
before the Court, and not in the present unsatis-
factory method by afndavlts.
After a few remarks by Judge Porter the hearing
OF the further argument was postponed till eleven
O'CLOCK This morning.
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BROOKLYN MORTALITY RECORD.

According to the report Of the registrar Of
vital statistics, DR.. Watt, there were 30 deaths
in Brooklyn during the week, being 81 more than
the preceding week. or the deceased, IFS were
males and o5 females; 81 were children under S
years and were persons between the ages Of so
and 100 years. The highest death rate was in the
Fourteenth ward, where there were 10 victims.
sumption, 23; pneumonia, 81; scarlatina and
diphtherla, o each; Group and measles, each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
CITY C0URT-TRlAL IERM-PARr 2.
Alleged Slander.

Before Judge Nelson.
Paul Ntchaladse and WOlderman Selesuef had
sundry business speculations which resulted dis
astrOusly to them. Paul then obtained employ
ment ~ a printer in the Bible House, and while
there Daniel Dunno entered one day. and as al
legged. charged him with having robbed Selesueff,
and denounced him as "a thief ana a swindler."
Paul brought SUIT against Dunno and claimed
$4,000 damages, ana DUNES story was that he
merely repeated words that Selesuetf had uttered.
That he said to the plaintH that Selesuen ha q
called HIM (plaint if1) "a thief and swlndler.n
The jury rendered verdict for plaintiff for SIS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
SUPREME C0uaT-caAnefRs.
Decisions.

BY Judge Barrett
Holyoke ct al. vs.. Adams; Smith Va. Breen !;
Fleury vs. Hammond ct al.-MOtions denied,
with $40 costs.
Getty ct al. vs. Spaulding ct al; Van Tassel vs..
Van Tassel; LOughlin VS.. LOughlin; Platt VS.. Van
Orden; Thompson Vs. Brown ct al. /; Ruggles, re-
ceiver, VS.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Tying vs.. the United States submarine Torpedo
Boat Company-OpiniOn and decision.
Post vs. South Side Railroad Company.-Motion
granted with $40 costs.
In the matter, &C., Bowman.-Order granted.
Ashcroft vs.. The oxygen Hydrogen Heat and
Light neutrality-suspicious. denied.
Blake vs. The Mayor, &c.-Motion granted.
By Judge DonOhue.
Leibey vs. Pinner.-Motion granted.
Doremus. &C., VI. Decentralization denied.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21
MARINE CCUaT-PART l.
Action ON q Contract.
Before Judge Gross,


DeKuhn va. Herbert-The plaintiff was the pro-
pretor OF piano factory on Second avenue, which
he relinquished to Mr. Rudiger, who he testified,
was to do certain work upon a number of unnn-
ished pianos for him within specified time, and
thereby become the owner OF quantity OF mate.
rails in and the fixtures Of the factory, valued at
about $780, After this agreement plaintiff alb
sented himself from the city for some time and on
his return, as he states, finding that the agree
ment was not carried out by Rudiger, placed the
pianos In the hands OF another party. About
this time Rudiger was thrown into bank.
ruptcy, and the fixtures and materials in
question, with other property, passed into
the hands OF the defendant as assignee, by whom
they were sold, NOTWITHSTANDING plaintiffs protest.
Therefore this action In his original answer the
defendant did not set up his office OF assignee, but
was allowed to so amend on the trial.
1t was claimed by him that this transfer to Rudi-
ger vested the title absolutely him. and that the
property was properly sold with the bankrupts
other effects Testimony was also Onered TO show
that Rudger had turned out pianos Tor the plain
tin at the rate stipulated zone per week. for some
weeks and that II was by reason OF PLAINTIFFS
failure to take them away that work was stopped.
The Jury rendered verdict In favor OF the plaintiff
for the full amount claimed.
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COURT OF COMMON PlEAs-TRIAL TERK-pARr Z

Butt GT0W1ng Out OF the Fourth zvenue
Improvement.
Before Judge j. F. DAILY.
William Kinds, VINO receiveda contract from Com
modore Vanderbilt in connection with the .sink
the track" work in progress ON Fourth q venue.
borrowed some money, as alleged, from George b.
Ripley, and gave his note in payment. Suit was
brought in this Court on the note, and the case
came to trial yesterday. The defence was re-
newal OF the note. Judgment for S1.11A 81 was
rendered IN favor Of the plaintin.
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Alleged Embezzlement.
COURT Of APPEALS CALENDAR.
AI.QANY Fol

ALBANY, Feb, 20, 1874
The Court of Appeals day calendar Tor Monday,
February 49, ts ~ follows,-Noa asi, lila, ~ 70.
l0l. l0A l01 Ia
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SUPREME C0URl-SPECAL TERN,
Deo1aion,

/ BY Judge Van Brunt,
St Patrick's Mutual Alliance and Benevolent
Association vs.. ST. Patrick's Mutual Alliance AS
ISOLATION ct al.-Oomplalnt dismissed, with costs.
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EXCHAN q r..

nor sALE OR ExCHANGE--A GROCERY AND TEA
II Store in good neighborhood for business; cheat
rent would presf sxShapsn iSr Sonttse,iensry
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COURT OF COMMON pLEAs-spsclAL tern
Decision.


By Judge Robinson.
John 6chweickert vs.. Elizabeth Schweickerk-
Judgment OF divorce to plaintiff.
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SUPERIOR CoURT-SpECAl TERM
Decisions

By Judge Sedgwick.
Gurley vs.. Maltby.- Order granted.
Callaghan va. Kellogg.-MOtion denied.
Haywood vs.. Fuller.-ReIerence ordered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21

DOYAL VICTORIA HOTEL, NASSAU, N. p, B.
II hamasA first class hotel in every particular; ten
perature the island rs degrees; Board 3 daJ
steamer CITY of Merida leaves Feb 26 For passage o
ply to F. ALEXANDRA 4 SON. So Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-21

BOARD WANTED FOR THE SUMNER, FOR FOUR
ID in New Jersey, within one hour from New York
with Stable accommodations; farm house preferred Adj
dress, stating terms box li5 Williamsburg Post Office
CHILDREN WANTED-TO BOARD WITH PRE-
" family in the country, where they will receive
best OF at moderate price Address Mrs n. ].
NEWHALL, Dunellen. New Jersey Central Railroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-26

WAsHISGToS, May 26.-For the lower
lake region clear or clearing weather
and southwest to northwest winds will
prevail, with slight fall of the temper
ature and rising barometer. For Ten
nessee and the Ohio valley generally
clear weather and light or gentle yaria.
BILE winds, stationary Temperature, and
no decided change in the barometer.
For the upper lake region and North
west generally clear weather and east
erly to southerly winds will prevail dur
ing the day, with no decided change in
the temperature and slowly rising ba-
rometer. The lower Mississippi, lower
Ohio and lower Missouri rivers will fall
during the day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-26
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May 26.-several Madrid
newspapers accuse Gushing, the Ameri-
can Minister, of being present at ban
quet given by the opposition Deputies,
including Figueras and CASTELAR,. The
editors suggest that Cushing must be ig-
nOrant of European diplomatic usages,
as we'll as significance Of certain names.
PARIS, May 26.-The Republican can
didate Tor the Assembly in the Depart
ment Of Necong, will contest the seat oil
Bourgoing (BonapArtist), who was de-
clared elected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-26

GovERSoR BRowS insists that the
Insane Asylum Commissioners for West
Tennessee shall proceed to select a site.
This would mean to some men to act
promptly or resign. Two of the COM
missioners have made up their minds
that Gibson county contains the only
eligible sites in West Tennessee and
they will perhaps select another one not
quite 50 desirable as the first. 1t is
reported that they boast Of eight more
sites in the vicinity Of the same kind,
and it is not unlikely that they will
repeat the former farce again and again.
Like the man who happened to say his
horse was sixteen feet high, they intend
TO stick 10 Il, from all indications. They
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-26

New ORLEANS, May 26--Rey. Father
Charles Feree, one of the Wears of the
Cathedral, was drowned yesterday after
nooniin Lake Ponchartrain at Mllneburg
while bathing; aged thirty-four. Father
Feree went to Shreveport during the
epidemic aud was the only priest that
recovered from an attack of the yellow
fever there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-26
River TeIewrams.

CAIRO, May 26.-Arrived: Jno Kyle,
New Orleans, 10 pm; James D. Parker
Cincinnati, 8 am; Bon Accord, Hale's
Point, 3 am. Davage, Ohio river, 6
am; Charles Brown, St. Louis, 8 am.
Longworth, Cincinnati, 10 am. De-
parted: Kyle, St. Louis, midnight;
Bon Accord, St. Louis, 5 am; Pauline
Carroll, New Orleans, 6 am; Parker,
Memphis, 10 am. Weather clear and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-26
NEW YORK.
Cuban News-The Transit of VEINS
Observers.


New York, May Pa Havana let
ter says the fate of the American, F. A,
Dockery, who was arrested at Haritas, il
still uncertain. General Pontillo or
dered his removal to Puerto Principe fol
trial. 1t is expected that Dockery's life
may be spared, cut the entire matter
rests with the Governor General. Dock
cry has been heard from up to tho l4th
instant, and is in good spirits, netwith-
standing the rigor of his confinement,
which has, by reason of poor food and
water, rough accommodation and heat,
somewhat impaired his health and re-
duced him in weight.
The same letter, speaking of the way
the Spanish government makes the
United States bear the brunt and pay the
expenses of the war in Cuba, says: THE
decree Of the Captain General establish
ing an annual income tax and tax on
net profits of ten per cent, are to be
treated in the same manner as extra
ordinary imports, decreed ythe custom
authorities for sometime back, as subsi-
dies of war, that many of the wealthiest
merchants compromised by paying
heavy contributions estimated upon the
amount Of their business, besides a per
centage charged as extra war tax on i'm
ports, etc. The merchants among them
selves settled that estimates of per cent
age upon their business was about per
cent. on account sales. making the con-
sumner or shipper abroad actually pay
that tax. 1t was proposed to compro-
mise again and pay the Government
four or five times the amount of the for
mer contributions or, in fact, whatever
way the increase may be demanded Of
them, and again estimate what increase
of per centage it is to the cost of pro.
ducing articles, say sugar or tobacco,
which are the principal exports, and
then charge as before this per centage as
war tax contribution, or whatever else
it may be called, and add it to. every in
voice account sales, etc., made in future
The United States, as principal con
sumers Of Cuba's exports, will thus be
forced to pay great part, if not the
greatest, Of the expenses Of the attempi
to end the instruction"
The steamship Idaho from Liverpool
which was ashore on the island yester
day, has arrived here.
The Sumatra, which is to carry thu
scientific party to the Soutt
Pacific ocean to witness the transit o
Venus, December 10, is in full readiness
Twepty-six scientists are expected from
Washington with instruments, in few
days, and the ship will leave the nav.
yard with two hundred persons OF
board. The company is to be divided
into five parties. The Sumatra is to re
main until after the observation. Th,
vessel has stores for an eighteen months
voyage. The instruments are beinI
tested in Washington, and are mostl,
new and very elaborate.