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little nve cent Concha- the machine coasisge0 OF
2 similar shaped steel mould, sharp edged like .
knife, and with lever press action 70 force the
lips of the mould tightly together These. being
nled with packing were nicely pressed and Clearly
cut, ready for the wrapper and then the newly
nedged Havana was transferred to the clay mould
and exposed to slight heat District Attorney
Phelps appeared for the plaautin. and rested his
case after proving by his client the alleged sale
ant, and had only begun to offer testimony
when the Court adjourned pending argument
whether the defendant could give evidence
of his transactions with the deceased partner OF
plaintiff when the latter had been allowed to re-
late them From the peadings II appears that the
defence claim the ma chimes and mouds were lett
with Hirsch on appreciation by p,aintin and one
Pear, the inventor, and were not sold except sub
ject to Conditions OF proving valuable ana useful;
but, becoming worthless, there was no nnal con-
tracr. The Disric: Attorney created much amuse-
ment by his usual witty repartees and criticisms
upon all the subject matters, which promise on
Monday To become more interesting, as well as to
include valuable legal questions
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ciiY COURT.
The Cucumber Ca sc.

The Cucumber Case.
Before Judge Nelson.
The suit of Martin G. Reiners vs. Jacob Wander
veer for alleged SANDER resulted In a verdict for
plaintiff in the o. six cents. The case was re-
ported yesterday. Reners said that vanderveer
charged him with having stolen basket OF cucum-
bers IRON his wagon at Washington Market. Rel
ners denied the charge, whereupon defendant de-
action. Vanderveer denied having used the Ian
guage complained Of
Yesterday's Decisions.
BY Judge Nelson.
Seely vs. Henderson, Application on the minutes
Head vs.. COrnwell.-The answer being general
denial Of the matters charged in the complaint
cannot be stricken out on motion. Motion denied,
Breetung vs.. stelwig, &c.-Motlon to confirm re-
port OF the referee, Mr.. Fisher. granted. Costs 10
the amount of $50 allowed TO the dejendaDt's guar.
dian who answered The like amount OF costs as
now adjusted to each creditor who appeared and
answered. The in crest on the claims OF creditors
to be computed from the time when due and pay.
Most VI. Meyer.-The defendant is appointed
receiver Of the co-parthership property, and the
bond given by MIN as such, with Two sureties Of
$4,000 approved and nIed.
smith Va. Ulrich.-Notion TO vacate Judgment
and sale granted.
the Court OF Appeals af,rminf, &C., DO the judg-
ment of this Court.
Lambert 81 a. Va. The Lsckswanna Iron and
Coal C0eBpooy.-Case dismissed Ior want OF Jurls'
diction, but without costs.
Litchne,d va Nulier.-Mosson denied, with costa.
BY Judge Reynolds.
sarah " GOD vs.. Peter b. koea-Motion for new
trial, the ground Of newly discovered evidence
CHRISTIAN Cesar W. Albert Karnta.-Motion for
new triai denied, with $40 costs.
suit Against . Ratiroad Company.
Before Judge Reynolds
a suif mas been brought on behalf OF Thomaa
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COURT Or tEHeGAL SESSIONS.

The Murtha Arson Case Resumed, But
Not Finishe,,--Fisa OF Assault-A Hotel
THIEF Put Out the Way-Pieas and
Sentences.
Before Judge Sutherland.
The trial OF Thomas Murtha, charged with viii l..
fully setting fire to his liquor store in Sullivan
street on the 9TH of June was resumed yesterday in
this Court. Mr. william F. Rowe as heretofore
conducted the defence. large number OF wit
nesses, chiefly policemen and fire patTome were
examined Tor the prosecution. They described
ioinlng the premises OF accused, winch was entirely
consumed. Captain Mccullough and oiiicer Miller,
connected with the Fire Marshais office, testified
that they saw small pieces OF wood and Shavings
In the extension Of the Defendants store where
the fire broke out, but further testimony showed
that the wood and wat appeared to be burnt
shavings mere deoris which Tell out of lounge
Late in the afternoon Mr.. Howe opened for the
defence, and in the course OF his address said he
would show that the fire In Murtha's place was ac;
cidental, and prove the excellent character OF the
accused together witlls&e significant fact that the
amount claimed rom the Insurance company was
only $685. and that because Murtha refused to take
$12l, which they offered, he was arrested on the
charge oil arson.
Charles Cook testified that the fire in the pie
bakery was very large and that sparks were Tying
all around. The will be finished to-day, the
Court having adjourned to meet at ten O'Clock.
FeloDious Assault.
Andrew Jackson Freeman (colored), who was
indicted for 1elonous assault and battery, pleaded
guilty to an assault with dangerous weapon
The charge was that on the 10th OF December he
fred loaded pistol at Martha Street. wounoing
her in the lip He said In reply to the Judge, that
jealousy was the cause OF his firing the pistol.
A Hotel Thief Sent TO the State Prison
for Five Years.
Clarence Brown, against whom were two
charges, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging
him with stealing from the Glenham Hotel, on the
goth OF November, trunk containing $1,070 worth
OF wearing apparel owned by Columbus Seguin.
These prisoners were each sent to the State
Prison for five years.
Burglary and Larceny.
Frederick Scott, who was jointly indicted with
John Hennessy, pleaded guilty to an attempt at
burglary in the third degree. The allegation was
that on the 14th OF December they broke into the
liquor store OF william Wilson, 954 Third avenue.
No property was token.
Henry Wilson, alias Stewart Franklin, pleaded
guilty TO grand larceny In stealing IA whips, valued
at 500, on the LIST OF January, the property OF
Gilbert seaman.
These prisoners were each sent to the State
Prison tor two years.
william Reeder, boy, who on the Goth Of De-
cember stole pocketbook, con tanning $50, from
Dora Klein, pleaded guilty, and he was sent to the
House OF Refuge.
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AQUATIC.
Nautilus Boat Club.

BO0V CIu0s
The annual meeting OF the Nautilus Club was
held on Thursday evening At the residence Of the
President, when the following gentlemen were
elected to serve during the present year :-Presi-
dent, DIR. Joseph O'Dwyer; Vice President, Charles
Chrstol; Recording Secretary, w. j. Kenny; FL
nancial secretary, W. H. ODwyer; Treasurer, L.
r. Quinn; Capital Richard L. Nevile; Lieufen-
ant, william Walsh C0xswain, Gerald McLaugh-
lin: Trustees, Messrs Sweeney, Perry and haboid.
The club In In n0urishng condition and has q
good stock OF boats the neet consisting OF eight
cared barge, six cared barge, four cared gig, four
cared shell. and number OF single shells, race
boats and working boats.
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The Librarian OF the Cooper Union presents the
following report
During December 1855 works have been taken from
the cases Of which 26 were OF the 22S Of
history. voyages and travels, 1928 related practical
and useful arts and $50 to education. g. persons have
largest number in any one day was a72l 6. Of them
females; average daily attendance 1921. In De.
cember, 1870, there were 2.7ts visitors In December
1871, there were 26@7 vsitors In December 1871 there
increase Of more than double in tour years
ana IL os magssines making oa ~ M az es
$3.50 persons VISITED the rooms. $3.50 of whom
emales 4l9 OF the visitors came the reports
ofthe Patent Once and used I. s'9 volumes ,...
Number . q volume: n the following yeaIs-.ises:
96U, 1871, about ll.Ss 1873 about 1880
The number OF works used by readers the last four
year. was:.l60, 8S!5 1871, 4s106; 1872, 69lU 1879
lSeS6O and these in addition TO the daily, weekly ana
Inc ioregong statistics corroborate the assertion NAV
the popularity and funess the iDsttu-
ton ls steadily increasing.
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coUHI Of OYER AND IERMINeR.
ARA ig nmcnts and Pleas-AdjOurn mc mt
to Monday.

ARA ig nmcnts and acknowledgements
to Monday.
Before Judge Brady.
The only business transacted in this Court yes
terday was the arraignmenr Of few prisoners to
answer 70 the indictments found against them.
Thomas MuIholland incicted for killing his wife,
was first arraigned and through Mr.. Abe Fl. Hum
mel, his counsel, pleaded NOT guilty. like plea
was entered oy Mir Hummel tor James Cahil,
charged with the murder OF Michael Colby.
Auguste Pool and fietio Steani, indicted for
the murder OF Michael Harold, pleaded guilty
through Mr.. Z. v. Brooke, their counsel.
Bae0 bartO0meO. charged with the murder or
John Uhgne through his counsel, Mr.. William r.
Knitting, pleaded not guilty.
Edward Madinger and George Drastel were the
last called up. They mad be- n Jointly indicted or
arson in the first degrees they also put In plea OF
not guilty.
Mr. Phelps the District Attorney gave notice TO
the various counsel that they must be ready Tor
trial on Monday next, to which time the Court ad-
jOurned.
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Ennis. . boy. against the Brooklyn and Coney
Island Railroad Company to recover $4,000 DAM
ages for personal injuries. The guardian Of the
boy brings the suit and the complaint alleges that
while the boy vas riding on one OF the company's
cars In December last, he struck by the brake,
thrown TO the street and severely injured.
me company clam that the p0y had not paid hts
iare, that he got on the car Tor sport and had
They. consequently, set up defence OF negligence
on his own part. Case ON.
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BROOKLYN COURTS.
SUPREME COURT.
More Divorce Business.
Before Judge Tappen.

Before Judge Tappen.
Edward Horton brought suit for an absolute d.
vorce from his wife, Betsey M. Horton, On the
ground OF adultery. The case was tried before q
referee, who reported yesterday IN favor OF allow
ing the divorce. The Judge accordingly ordered a
decree The referee found that the wife's iuidelity
in one case extended through period OF three
years.
Before Judge Pratt.
The suit OF Daley VS.. Daley was dismissed by
Judge Pratt, the plaintiff, Mrs Daley, failing TO
appear.
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EXHIBITION OF FARM STOCK.
Utica Developing and Exhibiting Choice
1.-Two Stock of All Kinds-A Grand Dig
play OF Poultry.


UTICA, JAM I, 1874.
Utica and vicinity have within the last few years
come conspicuously under the notice OF all lovers
OF those domestic animals whose use we all admit,
but whose merits few appreciate. We need tell no
gentleman cOnversant with the annals OF the turf
that the running and rrOtting meetings Of the Utica
Driving Park are among the best OF their class
Thousands on each side Of the Atlantic remember
the great Campbell sale OF short horns, when the
Eighth Duchess OF Geneva brought the princely
sum or $4,000, the whole proceeds exceeding
$3.50, 900. 1t may not be as wei, known that some
OF the largest poultry breeders in the United
One gentleman Is represented In the present ex.
hiblton by 65 varieties, another by %, by 20,
while numerous others prefer to carry few rare
varieties to high state OF excellence. With
such force 1t is not singular that one
OF the finest public shows OF poultry in
the country is to be seen here, embracing 400 en-
teresting specimens OF live mink and some finny
creatures from the piscatorial paradise of Seth
Green. Most OF the coops are from our own STATE,
but Ohio and the New England States were well
represented.
block away the clear notes of the chantice
can be heard above the noise Of the street, and
the air was filed with deafeninR tones, which have
been called 'harmony not understood"
We had scarcely time for close inspection,
merely noting the $50 brown Leghorn cock. the
the pair or woodchuck. which looked precious
enough to be sold by the carat, and the Poll that
understood almost as many languages as Miller
iums after which time novice can form an idea
OF their merits.
The high character Of the gentlemen composing
b. Root insure to all exhibitors every attention
and the utmost fairness
Notwithstanding the rain the attendance was
good, and everything indicates q successful meet.
Ing,
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COMMISSION or APPEALS CALENDAR

ALBANY, Jan. Q. 1874.
Calendar OF the Commission OF Appeals for Sat-
urday, January 1o:-Nos. 81 TO SO, as one case
Nos. 81, So 20, A. 43.
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REAL ESTATE

The following were the only sales Of real estate
yesterday
NEW r0nR rRoprRry--sy n '. BAsxsrr
! S. h. and a l32d st, 80 H. Of ON av',.. ~.
lot i5Vx90 II. Robert J. Brown pitt '...SffV
WILLIAM GExNgLLv
IT, s. Barge ONCE, pier foot whitehall 81 THOMAS 90
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SUPREME CoU,T-:HAkBeas.
Decisions

BY Judge Lawrence.
In the Matter &c. Union Eayiaation Company
Motion denied. In junction. vacated.
Landsbergh. &C., vs. Pietrouskie. -Aemoran-
DUN.
Clerc vs. Clerc.-Repors confirmed. Divorce
granted.
Keenan,, 40, vs.. the Waverey Paper Mill Com
pany-Default opened cOnditlonally
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| p,. p.~..., Gafat ~
Product Of ~ 90 - LOST on
1872. ppyys, o.~ Total Pre-
Bushels. r..s-y duct at
EVNWute", AVe1f. IGiren RnL

In presenting the estimates of the production OF
1872 we do not claim that In every case they are
literally correct; but they are the results OF the
most careful calculation, based upon the figures
Qven BY the census OF 1870 and O consideration of
All later statistics at hand. For all practical pur.
poses they will be found worthy OF confidence. In
ducton OF 1872 as given by the State Board OF Agri
culture. We append table showing the compare
tive estimated yield for 1872 and 1873 In the States
nameu:-
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How Inn ported Havana Cigars are Made
He-e.
Before Justice Van Worst.

BeJOTe JuBtiCe VAN OfHt.
Eben Goodwin w. Dav,d Hirscn.-rhis was 40
acon to recover the price OF 30 Or TO machines and
CORES bonding moulds, s,d In CHAR making. The
machines and moulds were intended to dispense TO
. large extent with hand labor m tue pressing and
rolling OF cigars, aad crested, wnIle exhibited TO
the Jury, some anu ement. Tne m0ulds we're Of
composIt.v n clay, med watn spanish CEDAR and IN
the shape "a. OF I'LL sizes, from
tne bv ceBt Aaperiai to the tender
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The history OF the crop OF Irish potatoes for the
year Just closed Is resembling very closely in
many respects that OF the crop. In the region
where the production is comparatively heaviest
the great Northwest-thc falling OF as compared
with the previous crop Is the largest, while II the
potato crop of the entire country Is considered
ind that as we approach the Southern and the
New England States the ratio OF production in
creases. Returns from some Of the latter give an
increase Of production over the year 1872 as high
as ~ per cent, and in the Southern States as much
as rs per cent.
We find that by an examination OF the tabulated
summary presented below that OF the eight
States taken under consideration Kansas suffers
the most severely and Wisconsin the least The
falling or as compared with the crop OF 1872 Is III
the several States as loows:Illinois, 80 per cent;
Iowa, so Clio per cent; Kansas, y per cent; Min.
nesota, "a per cent; Missouri A ITO per cent;
Ohio, Is BIO per cent? Wisconsin, Is $40 per cent;
Indiana, "a 2-l0 per cent The total production OF
the eight States in 1872 is estimated at A. 4s4
bushels-Over 40 per cent OF the entire production
OF the United States-of which amount counties
producing an average OF 80 Ito per cent form the
basis OF our estimates and indicate an average
falling OF In the States named OF 80 per cent
equal to Is, 4l5 749 bushels We give here the tab
ulated summary Of condition and results as fol-
lows
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svpESioa Gus, -sisclsL TERM.
Dec 8.

Decisions.
BY Judge Mcneil.
Miller vs.. Green.-Reierence ordered.
Hawkins Hawkins, Lally Vs. Colgate.-Mo-
lions granted.
Odeli vs.. OdelL-Relerence ordered.
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ceuhT Of COMMON pLEA,-spetAL TER.
Decisi0na.

BY Judge ]. r. DAILY.
whitney w. COar.-MOtiOn denied No costs.
Goldsmith Vs. fOwell,-Mosion granted. tSee
opinlon.)
Hughes VS.. The Mercantile Mutual Insurance
Company.-MotiOn denied.
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For the purpose OF comparison we append q
able showing the estimated Weld in the following
States Tor the years 1872 and 1879 respectively
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CONTINUED ON NINTH PAGE.
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THE COOPER UNION.

The Librarian OF the Cooper Union presents the
following report
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FlRST-CLASS FRENCH DYER.
Also
Specially and New Process Of
(1AAR ipU

Mr.. 4. Barber without regard to expense having
secured the irst class French pressman from Paris
ripping or taking on Trimming. Sacks, Velvet
Ribbon, Feathers Slippers, Kid Gloves cleansed
ana dyed, Lace Curtains cleansed. Any kind of
goods, garments of all description Ceansed or
Dyed and Pressed as heretofore. Gents garments
repaired at short notice. Goods received and re.
turned promptly by Express. aprl5-teod&w
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CUCUMBER TENTS.

A SURE protection of cucumber and other young
N plants against bugs, cut worms, and hens.
They admit the rain sunlight and air to the surface,
casting no shade, like boxes, upon the stems OF
plants They will last ten years, and pay for them
selves the first season. Price Is cents each, OF
81 so per dozen. Gardeners and traders can be
supplied in any quantity by applying to the new
grocery store of -
augusta, May 10, 1874. may20-tlw
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On the Kennebec Boat

kiCHMOND and BATH, for Boston every Monday
and Thursday, returning leave Boston every Tues
day and Friday.
Mr.. j. S. LITTLE, senior proprietor ofthis line will
act as messenger; he having had six years exper
fence in the business feels confident that he can at
tend to all business entrusted to his care, and will
serve the public generally 10 the best of HIS ability
Orders for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts, &c, and any
petty order that could not otherwise be filled, at
tended to by us without extra charge. This is the
oldest accommodation express on the kennebec.
We shall also continue 10 run by rail daily.
AGENTS-J. 5. Little, Augusta; A. r. Simmons
Halowell; O. ID. Merrill, Gardiner; Donnell 4
Slurtevant, Richmond; f. II. Turner, Bath. Bos
ton Office 81 Kilby ST., and 81 Kingston ST; Port
land Office G5 Exchange St.
aprliettf LITTLE BEANIE, ProprietOrs.
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
Organized in l84S.

TRUSTEES Thomas Lambard, Jas. w North
ARENAS Libbey, VIM. S. Badger Sam'l Titcomb
OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, ia Water
st. Bank open daily from A. NJ. to p NJ and
from to 4.30 r. NJ saturday Evenings, from to
$50 O'Clock.
Deposits of any amount received from one dollar
upwards, and interest payable twice year, Feb
and Aug. Interest not drawn out is added to the
deposit, thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins on the first day of each month
Money deposited on or before the tenth ddv of each
month, will draw interest from the first day of the
same month.
ES-The law passed by the last Legislature er.
empts from municipal taGation, all deposits in Saw
ings Banks. Under this law, this Bank aciH guar
aatee to deposorS interest at the rate of six per
cent. payable semi-annually, FREE FROM TAXES.
No returns of names of depositors are required
TO be made to State or town authorities, and all &C
counts held by this Bank to be strictly pirate
and CONFIDENTIAL
Married women and persons under age can de-
post money in their own names, SO that it can be
drawn only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages afforded to Executors,
Guardians, Trustees, and others having in charge
Trust Funds.
VIM. r. SMITH, Treasurer.
Augusta April u, 1874. t&wu
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KENNEBBC B BOSTON
Fl pre- SIS 60

g'HE proprietors of this Express give notice that
| and after MONDAY, APRIL goth, they
shall run a messenger
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APPLETON'S
AMERICAN CYCLOP EDIA,
Nn1U RauiSnd Edifi0n
New Revised Edition.

Entirely rewritten by the abest writers on every
subject. Printed from new type, and illustrated
with Several Thousand Engravngs and Maps.
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Pacific Mail Steamship Line
FOR CALIFORNIA, CHINA AND JAPAN

GREAT REDUCTION IN RATES. PASSAGE, AND
FREIGHT, To CALIFORNIA, VIA PANAMA.
The magnificent Steamships of this Line will be
despatched from Pier ~, North River, New YORK,
under:
Saturday May 26 at IL NJ, CITY OF PANAMA,
apt. j. NJ. DOW Freight and way passengers
only. -
Saturday, May %, at II NJ, ACAPULCO, Capt.
-. Passengers and freight. ~
Saturday, June g. at II NJ, HENRY CHAUN;
CEY, Commodore A. 6. Gray Passengers ana
freight.
And every fortnightly Saturday thereafter, con:
Meeting at Panama with all steamers for Central
America, Mexican Coast and South Paclhc ports.
Passenger steamers will call at Kingston, Jamai.
ca, both ON their outward and homeward trips ar
irving at that port on Friday, the sixth day aier
leaving New York, and leaving Saturday 7. NJ, Tor
Aspinwall.
patched on intermediate Saturdays, whenever the
necessities of transportation NAV require It,
TO JAPAN AND CHINA.
The splendid steamers of this line, carrying u
S. mails, leave San Francisco for Y okohama Hong
Kong. and Shanghai, as follows:
CHINA MAY
MAY l6
Tea will be brought from San Francisco to New
York fast, in Is days at $40, gold, per ton Of 1000
pounds. - z.
Including Berth, Meals, and all requisites Tor the
New York to San Francisco, $50, 800, and $40
currency, according to location.
New York to Kingston, $25 or $50 gold according
to location.
San Francisco to Yokohama, $3.50 gold.
San Francisco to Hong Kong, 500.
For Freight and Passage, or other Information,
apply at the Company's Office Pier AZ, North River,
foot of Canal Street, New York.
RUFUS HATCH, Vice President and Managing
Director.
iebl8 fly H. j. BULLAY, Superintendent.