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The New York herald., 1874-12-22
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

The Board OF Apportionment meets nt two O'Clock
to-day for the purpose OF making fnal disposition
OF the estimates for 1875 Yesterday afternoon the
Board. consisting OF Alderman Flanagan, Comp
troller Green. Mayor Vance and Tax Commissioner
Wheeler, held an informal and private meeting IN
the Mayors ofice. The session lasted about an
hour. Some of the most important items OF the
budget were canvassed. 1t Is understood that the
deduction OF $lS6,0oo from the Educational fund
will be replaced. President Nelson, OF this de-
partment, was present for q short time during the
discussion.
The JOINT committee Of the Common Council
who had charge OF Mayor Havemeyer's obsequies
met yesterday. They passed all bills contracted
with the exception OF those presented for car
riages, which were laid over for future conscera-
tor.
Payrolls OF public school teachers salaries will
be completed within .he next two days, so that
those ladies and gentlemen can receive their
December money from the city in time for the
Mr. i. d. 7. Marshall, one OF the Excise Com
missloners, yesterday deposited % IT,, with tn the CITY
already III hand or city charities, swells the fund
to $s3 900, which Is to be distributed By the Board
OF Estimate and AppOrtlOnment.
Commissioner stern, OF the Department OF Char-
ities and Correction calls upon the Mayor almost
daily. His visits are supposed to be IN connection
with the examination now IN progress as 10 the
treatment OF Tweed on Backwelfs Island. The
fortunate individual VINO Is TO step INTO the shoes
OF MIR. LaimDeer has not yet been named. The
Custom House politicians are on the run day and
night in the interest OF their particular candidate
Mayor Vance is very noncommittal as to his chOicc.
Charles A. Blacke's Gelegatlon nood the Execu-
tive Chamber daily.
the Boards of Aldermen and Assistant Alder
men VIII both meet on Thursday next. large
amount Of business remains TO be transacted In
order to close up the year. particularly as the lat
ter organization ceases to exist alter the lst OF
January. The gentlemen OF THIS Board Will neces.
sarlly nave abundant time TO make New Years
calls. The number OF City Hall statesmen Is thus
decreased by twenty-One.
one million six hundred thousand collars have
to be paid as the city's snare Tor the Fourth ave-
nue. Improvement This amount is specified IN
the budget to be passed upon to-day by the Board
OF AppOrtiOnment.
Comptroller Green Is now compelled to call over
to the Mayors office on business errands, instead
OF the Mayor calling on him. as became the prac-
tice under Havemeyer. Mayor Vance deserves
concentration for this SIMPLE assertion OF the
dignity OF his Of1clal position.
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BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.
NEW MEMBER ELEcTED-THE EAST RIVER
BRIDGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRE-
cr>cT CITATION UOTySF.

NEW MEMBER ELEcTED-THE EAST RIVER
BRIDGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRE-
cIscT STATION HOUSE.
regular meeting OF the Board OF Assistant
Aldermen was held yesterday afternoon, Presi-
dent strack in the chair. There was full at.
tendance OF the slobby," in anticipation OF an
election OF two Assistant Aldermen to fill
vacancies.
Assistant Alderman Brucks offered resolution
that Mr.. Peter b. Mas'erso: be elected 20 Ill the
vacancy occasoned by the death OF Mr. Henry A.
Linden. The resolution was adopted-l3 TO T.
Assistant Alderman keenan, moved that MT.
George w. Belts be elected to ili the vacancy oc'
casIoned by the absence OF Mr. Henry Wiser in
Germany.
This resolution was the subject OF considerable
debate, participated IN by Assistant Alderman
Clancy in support, ana Assistant Alderman WAGE
in opposition. 1t was claimed by the latter that
the Board had no power TO elect under the cir
cumstances. President Strack concurred in TINS
view or the case no resignation mad been received
and no resolution had been passed declaring the
seat vacant. Mr.. Clancy insisted that MI
Wisser's heightened absence In Europe ana the
TACT tRat ne had not drawn his salary i0r some
time were suficlent reasons ior a vacancy. An
amendment was introduced by Assistant Alder.
man simonson that vacancy DC declared. Ailer
epgthy discussion the resolution TO elect was De.
ieated. ana Mr.. Wlsser's place remains intact LOT
the present.
Mr. Masterson, being present, was called upon
to take MS seat. lie thanked the Board ior the
honor conferred upon him, and SAID he would &C
cept the place only OIL condition that the saiary
and cmoluments go 10 the family OF Mr.. Linden.
A resolution directing the Comptroller 10 Issue
bonds in the matter OF the East River Bridge ap
preparation was laid over.
The resolution as to appropriatinR $50, 900 Tor
the purchase OF lots IN Fiity.seveEtn street upon
which to erect a station house for the Nineteenth
precinct police, was laid over.
Other routine business Was transacted, when
the Board ADJOURNED until four O'Clock on Thurs
daN my
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THE SCANDAL.
THE BEEcHER-ruToN LITIoATIoN-ABoUT 4
MORTGAGE

THE BEEcHER-TuToN LITIoATIoN-ABoUT
MORTGAGE.
On Saturday last Rev. Henry Ward Beecher mort
gagged his house and lot to the United States Trust
Company :or $4,000, In order to pay on two prior
mortgages given by him to the Brooklyn Savings
Bank. and the papers IN the transaction were filed
yesterday. which TACT gave rise to many rumors
as to the alleged settlement OF the case. General
Tracy, counsel for Mr.. Beecher, the action
brought by Theodore Tllton for $4,000, wnen
questioned upon the subject. said ..Mr. Beecher
could not have mortgaged his properly To meet
the expenses or this suit. lor Plymouth church
woud never permit him 10 do so. 1t must be
mortgage given 10 take up first mortgages. There
never Will be any compromise or any
proposition looking to any sucn result. The
other side nave made no overtures, and II
they should make any they would not De enter
tained for q moment" The counsel urtncr stated
tnat the trial would asuredly take place in Janu.
afy. Tne argument on appeal TO the General
Term from Judge McCues order for bin OF par
ticulars is to be argued the side OF Mr. Beecner
by william NJ Evarts and on the side OF
Mr.. Tilton by Mr.. Beach They had tried TO agree
on some modification OF the order OF Judge McCue,
but Iallcd. and the argument Will pc heard az an
early dav, probably TINS week. The cost oil the
litigation, General Tracy believes, Will be to Mr..
Beecher about $4,000; out this mortgage could
not be Tor that purpose.
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THE COURTS.
The Postal Card Case---The Juror
Meyer Still Absent.
A BANKRUPTCY SUIT.
An EX.Army Officers Suit Against EI.
Sheriff Kelly.
VIOLATIONS OF THE ELECTORAL LAW

Yesterday Henry n. Morgan was arrested on
complaint OF his creditors on provisional Bench
warrant, issued by Judge Blatchlord. The ac-
cused is held TO answer in $4,000 bail.
The Will OF the late Mayor Havemeyer was adj
mitied to probate yesterday. The win y dated
April IL, 1868, and divides hts property among MS
FAMILY. Albert Havemeyer. o brother oil the late
Mayor. and Elial F. Hall were the witnesses, anu
the widow and two sons, John c. and henry nave
never are the executors OF the Will.
The Kelly Waterbury libel salt has preceoence
OF all Others on the supreme Court, Chambers,
calendar The motion to strike out PORTIONS Oh
the defendants answer will be argued olrectiy on
the openlng OF the Court this morning.
According TO the present programme the haoeas
porpus case OF 'Bossn Tweed VIII come up lot
argument to-day IN the Court OF oyer Termlner
before Judge Barrett. prolonged and lively
legal tilt is anticipated.
Tne famous suit OF Josie Mansfield against James
Fisk Jr but which, or course, is now brought
against his executors. Is second on the calendar
OF cases awaiting trial IN supreme Court Circuit
before Judge Van Brunt. 1t is probable it VIII
reach a trial to-day
In the case OF Giovanni MonIalconl, charged
with having murdered Vincenzo Warnurtano. in
Palermo Sicily, the commissioners decided that
there was sufficient testimony produced on the
examination TO warrant the extradtion OF the
accused The prisoner was therefore remanded
TO the custody OF the Marshal TO await an order
from the State Department Tor his removal
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DIED..

BALDwIN.-Suddenly, on December 81. at his
residence. 90 Bank street, city, WILLIAM H. BALD
Notice OF funeral in Wednesdays paper
CoLGATE-At his late residence. In Adrian,
Mich, on Monday December 81, HENRY q. COL
GATE, formerly OF this city.
CoNNER.-On sunday, December 20 at Richmond
staten Island, RICHARD CONNER, In the S0th year Of
his age.
Tne relatives and friends OF the family are In.
vtcd TO attend the funeral, on Wednesday, the 23d
n At New Two O'Clock M w9 1 IN The u
at Vanderbilt Landing on the arrival Of the twelve
O'Clock boat from New York.
New Orleans papers please copy.
CRANE.-On Monday. December 2l 1874 ALICE
NJ, beloved vile ol Daniel u. Crane, in the 2etn
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectiuly invited TO attend the funeral, from her
late residence, No. III Henry street, on wednes-
taken to Northport, l.. !. ipr interment.
CRAwFoRD.-At HolmdeIl, N. j., December 10,
suddenly, WIN. Ii. CRAWFORD, aged Go years and
months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend ms funeral, from ms late residence, on
wednesday, December ~ at eleven A. NJ
CRoMEH.-suddenly, on December 20, NICHOLAS
CRoMER, In the 65tn year OF hts age.
Rcaiivcs aud friends oil the family are nyited to
attend the funeral, on Wednesday, the 23d lust,
at one O'Clock +. NJ. from his late residence, al
Clinton street.
DEANE-On sunday. December 90, of disease or
the heart, JENNIE, youngest child OF George b.,
Jr, and Jennie Deane, aged year, IL months aud
10 days.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re.
spectinily invited TO attend the funeral from the
residence OF her parents, No. 7s1 Greenwich SIT eet
on Tuesday, December -, at one O'Clock =. NJ.
DEDERIc2--At North Madison ONO December
~, FRANCIS LEE, widow OF the late Zachariah
DederIcR, late OF this city, formerly OF Catsk,
aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully invited to
attend ner luneral ut the residence OF her sou, H.
Dedcrlck, No. East Elghty.slxtn street, at eleven
O'Clock a. NJ. on Wednesday, December %.
DILLoN.-On sunday, the 10th inst. THOMAS Dill
LON, native the county Donegal, Ireland, In
the 70tn year ol his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from his late yeaidencA l7e
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LEARY FOR COMPTROLLER.
NEW YORK, Dee. 2l, 1874.

NEW YORK, Dec. 81, 1874.
10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
notice an excellent suggestion in yesterdays
issue OF your valuable journal, indicating few OF
the many citizens whose nomination for comp.
troller would surround the new administration OF
Mr.. Wicxnam with confidence and popular fame,
and among the number Mr.. Arthur Lcary.
having been connected with Mr.. LcaTy for q
period oI SIX years ia a business capacity l can
confidently speak OF what | know NJ better
selection could be made. he ls gentleman whose
moral character Is above reproacb, whose honesty
and integrity mas never been questioned. his
close application to business Is well known. His
experience as merchant and nnancier would 40
much toward inspiring confidence. DC.
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THE POSTAL CARD CASE.

Judge Benedict sat in the United States Circuit
Court No. 81 Chambers street, yesterday, Tor the
purpose OF proceeding with the trial OF Moses
chamberlain, who is indicted Tor having sent
through the mails to Aaron Won yalkenberg postal
cards, on which, IL is charged, scurrilous remarks
were written. After the Judge had taken his seat
on the Bench he was informed by counsel ior Mr.
Nathan Never the Juror IN this case VINO was ar
rested on Friday under process in the State court
and subsequently balled, that Mr.. Meyer was too III
to attend Court: that III TACT, he was suffering
from nervous prostraton. Judge Benedict said
ne wished TO have more definite iniormation as TO
rhe condtion or the Jurors health. Nervous
nrosrratlont, was a yery vague statement. lie al
rected the Marshal to nave a physician examine
Mr.. Never and report upon his condition In the
morning. Mr. Purdy, Uni ed States Assistant Dis
Irict ATTORNEY, said that II Mr. Meyer was not in
attendance tomorrow morning this day. he
would have TO ASK that new panel ol Jurors pc
summoned so as TO enable him to commence the
trial of Chamberlain over again. The Court then
adjourned until to-day
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED..

KAssEL-LAwRENoE.-Dec 49, BY the Bev.
James Duganne, NICHOLAS A. KASsEL to Miss HAT
TIE LAWRENCE, botn OF this CITY, No cards.
JANEs-KIMMEL--At Morrlsania, Thursday
evening, December II, 1874 by the Rev. Arthur
Potts. W.. A. Il. JAMES to GEORGE youngest
daughter of the late Alex. +. Kimmel. No cards.
OsBoRN-BuRRELL.-0nD December 10, by the Rev.
DR.. ]. w. Dler at the residence OF the brides
parents, WILLIAM Osborn to ELLA c. ABURRELI,
daughter OF Doan BIrrelb Esq. all OF ByOOklyn.
Rev. DR.. Goldsteln, ALBERT A. son to LEAH GOLD,
both OF San Francisco.
G-HoLsEY.-On Wednesday, December 16,
by the Rev. DR.. Armitage, DR.. q. w. STRONG to
Mrs. JOSEPHINE HOLsEY. No cards.
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Ey-sHERIFF KELLY IN COURT.

Major DersKy, who served in the Hungarian war
and aIterwaro was an officer IN the Union army
during the late war, having been on the STATS or
Generals Stahl and Fremont, ana subsequently
disbursing offcer on the staff of the Provost In
spector General at the close OF the war had several
thousand dollars saved up. He loaned $500 to
Abelis Brothers whose lather he had known in
Hungary, The firm then having on Avenue A q
mandatory OF silk and worsted gmps ana q re-
tail store on Broadway. In April 1867,
the firm then being IN railing circumstances,
sold out the business TO him, Major
Deisky taking bill OF sale OF their entire stock OF
goods including rne machinery OF the factory. and
cancehng the notes ne held against them. About
month after Sheriff Kelly seized all The property
under an execution on Judgment against the
frm and sold the same. The Major claims that he
Is injured 10 rhe amount oi $4,000 by this transac
ton and has brought suit against the ex-SherIn
for this amount. The case came TO trial IN the
Court OF Common Pleas, before Judge Larremore,
developing the above facts. The defence Is that
the sale 20 the plaintiff was q snam one and that
the Sherif was justified. The tral Will probably
occupy TWO or three days.
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COURT OF GENERAL SESSION
SENTENCES.


James Mcbride, youth, charged with assaulting
Thomas d. Brune, resident OF Brooklyn on the
9th OF this month and stealing from him a silver
watch, pleaded guilty TO larceny from the person.
He was sent to the Penitentary ior five years.
Daniel Lacey, Thomas Smith and Thomas Han.
non, who were jointly indicted, were discharged
by the Judge and jury. no evidence having been
adduced by the prosecution TO connect them with
toe offence.
JACOB JACOBSON, who on the ilth OF this month
cut Robert wilson on the chin with KNIFE,
pleaded guilty TO an assault with dangerous
weapon with intent 70 do bodily harm. HIS Honor
sentenced him to the state Prison Tor two years
aud six mouths
James Reiey pleaded guilty TO an assault with
q dangerous weapon with intent to do body
narm. The Indictment charged that on the tn
or July the accused cut James Kigelon, IN West
Fortleth street, with butcner's KNIFE.
Antonio Salla, an Italian, indicted tor stabblng
Arsenic Carspoanta on the 3Oth OF November. IN
the leIt sIuc, pleaded guilty TO an assault with Il
dangerous weapon with intent TO do boully harm,
Tn.s difficulty grew out or the 'loDgshoremen's
strike.
These prisoners we're each sent to the State
Prison for two years.
Jonn O'Brien, alias Jack opera, pleaded guilty
to d assault upon Mary Ann Doyle on the 9TH or
November The Recorder sentenced nun TO the
Penttentiary Tor nine months.
Kari Kranz, youtn, was tried upon cnarge
OF stealing watch worth SO IRON George Knock
on the 18Th o. TINS month while ne was passipg
through Catharlnc Market The TACT was brought
out on he trial that the accused was employed IN
Fulton Market, and that he had been sent to the
Island Tor stealing The Recorder sentenced
kranz TO the Penitentiary Tor nve years.
Robert Fitzpatrick pleaded guilty to an indict.
| ment charging him with stealing on the l2th Of
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SUPERIOR CoURT-sPEoIAL TERN.

UECISIUNS,
By Judge SedgwlcE.
OacKley VS.. The Mayor, 6c.-Fln0ings OF fact and
conclusions OF law signed ana fled.
BY Judge Freedman.
Drew ct al. VS.. Durragh.-Tne testimony should
be handed up.
50 Chief Justice Mcneil.
Brewster ana another vs.. Tayor-Case settled
upon presentation OF an agreement with all pa
pers copied In; 1t will be ordered on file.
schreyer VS.. Tue Mayor, &c.-Engrossed case
with exceptions ordered to be filed.
Smith vs. Frost.-Casc and amendments settled
upon presentment OF an engr0ssment, with all
papers inserted: the case will be ordered on fe.
Sander, &c, VS.. Hofiman.-Case and amend
ments settled upon presentment OF an engrOss-
ment; IL will be ordered on file.
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ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
IN SEARCH OF CHEAP BOARD.
Before IudRe Wandell


Herman Spur, alias Frank Arnold, was com.
mltted in default OF $500 bail yesterday, charged
with uttering false token. The complainant,
Mr.. William Sewert, OF No. 81 Division street,
stated that on Saturday night Spur entered his
saloon, and after having some drinks took room
tor the night. He stayed around the place all
through sunday, owing, no doubt, to the incem.
ency or the weather, ana gave a check Tor $N
drawn on the Chemical Bank in payment OF his
bi which only amounted TO 50. On Monday the
check was found TO be worthless, and Mr. Spur
was arrested IN consequence and held to answer.
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SUPREME CoURT-CIRCUIT-PART
SUPREME coURT-CIRcUIT-PART

ALLEGED PREMIUMS FOR A STATE FAIR
Before Judge Lawrence
The WILCOX Silverpl1te Manufacturing Company
have brought suit against Thomas Greer for $500
worth OF slverware alleged to have been sold him.
The defence is that the goods were sold to hun
personally, but TO be used as premiums by a COM
mlttee oil the Mississippi state Far. The case is
sti
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A BANKRUPTCY SUIT.

David A. Winteringham in 1868 loaned
$2e eo3 Is to Acker, Harris Co., hosiery dealers,
shortly after which the firm failed, appointing Mr..
A. Dibpie assignee. The latter told Mr.. Winter
lngham that he did not have money enough TO pay
the preferred creditors and gave him check Tor
$40. .ooo which was accepted aud a receipt given
for the full amount. Subsequently 1t was ascer-
tanned as Mr.. Winterngham Claims, that there
was money enough to pay him, and he accordingly
brought suit against the assignee lor 6,6G3 10,
balance claimed to be still due MIN. On the trial
yesterday IN the Court OF Common Pleas n check
payeble TO pearer for the sum nameo was pro-
duced which, 1t is alleged, was given 10 the plain
rin, but he aenled having ever seen 1t before It's
production IN court. Judge Daily reserved his de-
c1siOQ.
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this month s2o worth OF toys the property Of John
L. Bowen. the prisoner was sent to the Peniten-
tiarv for three years.

William Mitchell lcolored) was tried upon
charge OF stealing 81 and some clothing from
Hanson Dome, on Indian. at a yard IN Baxter
street. few nights ago. fhe evidence was insui-
1cent TO sustain the allegation, and the jury en-
dered verdict OF not guilty without leaving their
seats.
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MARINE COURT-CHAS1BERS,
BY Judge Joachimse n.

BY Judge Joachmsen.
Koch vs. Cameron.-MemOrandum
Beebe vs. The New York Repu0iic Newspaper
Company.-Moiion denied.
Henry VS.. steele.-Motion denied, with $40 costs
to abide event. &c.
Pottugier VS.. Guilfoyie.-Motion granted on con.
ditions.
Simonson vs. Cohen.-Motion denied, with 81
costs. &c.
Finday VS.. Baudan.-Proposed order settled,
&c.
hall vs.. Ahrens Austin vs. Park; CULLEN vs..
BoInnart: The Franklin Advertising Company VS..
The Electric Insurance Company; Heroy vs. Sex
ton: Cramer vs.. Murphy; Keecher vs. Hustled;
Purci vs.. Jourdan; kocnler VS.. Agart-Motions
granted.
Joseurrz VS.. Everart.-Motion denied.
by Judge Aker.
Sprague, respondent, vs.. The western Union
Telegraph Company. Case settled and fled.
Cary vs. Lyncn.-Case settled aud 1ied
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The cause OF Detschy Vs. Kelly will occupy this
day. Jurors not empanelled in said cause are
discharged until Wednesday, at eleven O'Clock
A. NJ NATHANIEL JARVIS Clerk,
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JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT

ROBBERY.
Before Judge Smith.
The burglary at the house Of MIR. Robert Sewell.
No. 6S West Forty-ffth street, has been already
fully reported in the HERALD, well the steal'
ing therefrom of jewelry and clothing valued at
$780, The arrest of Charles Augustus Manning
alias "Mose;" Harry Williams and Jonn Doe, other
wise known as 'Yaller." on suspicion OF being the
burglars, was also published Yesterday they were
arragned before Judge Smith and held in defa ult
of 81, 900 bail each for trial.
GOING FOR THE SHOWCASES.
Officer Nichol, OF the Twenty-ninth precinct,
while patrolling Sixth avenue on Sunday night,
saw two men acting IN very suspicious manner.
He watched them, and saw them attempting to
break open showcase which stood in 'front.' OF No.
396 Slxtn avenue the shoe store OF Edward Nc
Neill He arrested them just as they had PRED on
one OF the sides oil the case. They were com.
mitted In default OF 81 600 bali each Tor trial.
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SUPERIOR COURT TRIAL TERM
PART g.
FAVOR.
Before Judge Freedman.

A RAILROAD COMPANY GETS A VERDICT N ITS
FAVOR
Before Judge Freedman.
In November, 1854, John A. Gonzales took pas.
sage on train Of the New York and Harlem Rail-
road Company Tor Vest Mount Vernon. He got
on the tram on the west side and a down express
train ran over him. causing his death. Suit was
brought by mis- widow against the company for
$4,000 damages. The case has been twice to
the Court OF Appeals and has JIst been retired In
this court. On a motion to direct verdict for
the defendants Judge Freedman yesterday gave
an able and elaborate opinion granting the mo.
non. he hoids lhat the undlsputed facts OF the
case show that the deceased was guilty oil negii-
gence IN getting OF the west side OF the train
when an express train was SO near, and winch, II
he had usea MS ordinary Senses he might have
bo.n seen and heard.
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through careIessuess. Prisoners should be plainly
told that they can have trial by jury.
SUPREME COURT-SPECIAL TERM
COMPLEX PARTNERSHIP CASE.

COMPLEX PARTNERSHIP CASE.
Before Judge Van Worst.
The suit OF Goodwin VS.. Einstein was COM
menced yesterday IN this court. Plaintiff and de-
fendants had two accounts; one was their account
with the 1rm OF Einstein, Rosenfels Co., ana
the other was an account III which. at the close OF
the last transaction. there was s2s,sfs due 70
them. Plainun opened second account. W
which koseuiels was his partner, anu Wnicu
was closed when Roseniels became ibsoNent anu
went out oil the nrm. Under that account piaih-
TIN Is charged with S,30l3, OUT says Tue accounts
are incorrect ana that at the tline OF rehuelihg
the accounts tie Einseins had $4,000 IN Londs as
collaterals a part OF wn,ch they have SOLD 10
make good a balance claimed. and pialnilh now
asks TO have the accounts ADJUSTED ana tnat nan
the second account be charged 10 kosenlels,
against the share lie owned IN tnelr business Tne
answer Is that all that has gone into the hands oil
tue receiver IN bankruptcy.
SUPREME COURT-CIRCUIT-P 2.
vERpICTs IN FAVOR OF FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANIEs.
Before Judge Van Bruut.
This court was occupied yesterday in the trial
OF suit brought by the Averill Chemical Paint
Company TO recover on policies OF insurance given
by the American Insurance Company, o ST. Louis,
and the Fire Association, of Philadelphia, their
factory having been burned In December, 1872.
The defence was that the agent or the companies
was expressly prohibit ed rom taxing such risk
and that the granting OF the policies was through
verdict was rendered lor sl,2sl 81 Tor each COM