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The New York herald., 1874-09-30
CORONERS' CASES.

A man whose name and age are unknown was
found lying insensibe at the corner OF Greenwich
and North Moore streets ana taken to the Firth
precinct station house, but died some time before
reaching there. The body was sent to the Morgue
and Coroner Eickhof notified.
Shortly alter four O'Clock Yesterday morning
Martin Menck, living at l43 Greenwich street,
found his vile tSophia) In q dying condition, and
before medical aid could be summoned death en-
sued. Coroner Eickhofr will hold an inquest De-.
ceased was twenty-seven years OF age and a ma.
tive OF Germany.
About ten O'Clock yesterday morning Thomas
Larkin, man sixty years OF age, who occupied q
furnished room at No. So Fourth avenue. was found
dead in the outhouse attached to the premises by
Otncer Mcsherry, OF the Fifteenth precinct, who
Corner Woltman yesterday held an inqtlest In
the case OF Alice virginia Malcolm, q child nearly
two aud a hall years OF age, who was killed cor
run over by team Of horses attached 10 truck,
on the 23d inst The Jury found tnat In their opin
ion the death OF the child was an accident for
sponsible, at the same time thef consider that he
did not exercise proper caution IN turning the
corner OF . crowded thoroughfare. They would
iurtner suggest the Improperly OF permitting
children OF such an age to be in the streets unac-
companied by those old enough to take charge OF
them.
The body OF an unknown man, thirty years of
age, ave feet SIX inches in height, with smooth
:ace and wearing brown pants and vest, white
muslin shirt, high shoes but no coat, was found
noating in the dock at pier 3ola East River, and
sent to the Morgue. Coroner WOltman was notl-
ned.
Jacob Haus OF No. 10 Jackson street, charged
with committing fel0nious assault on Adam
Hansen, OF No. As jackson street, by striking him
with cleaver while skylarking, was yesterday re-
leased on 81, 900 bail by Coroner Wotman. George
Diefenbecker, OF No. 45 Jackson street became
hoDdsmaD tor the accused.
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COURT OF APPEALS.
Decisions.

ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. %, 1874
The following decisions were rendered in the
Court of Appeals to-day
Judgments ahirmed-Morris Higgins, plaintiff in
error, VS.. The People, &c., defendants in error;
Steven Dillon. pialnuff IN erior vs.. The People,
DC, defendant i'll error.
judgments a1lirmed with cOsts.-AnthOny S.
Hope, appellant, vs.. Peter Baen, Jr., ana another,
respondents; Michael Calligan. respondent VS..
Edward +. Scott ct al. appellants.
Appeals dismissed with costs-John }. Davis, re-
spondent, VS.. John b. BOrst, appellant; Thomas
Haiioway, respondent, VS.. Benjamin +. stephens,
appellant.
Judgment reversed and new trial granted, costs
to abide events.-James O'Bren, late sheriff, &C.,
versed and decision OF referee affirmed Except as
below stately, unless NaylOr Co. desire re-
hearing as to amount OF damages for defective
frogs. II they do they are to give notice thel e0f
within thirty days alter service OF notice ol this
Judgment, and tEat the claim OF ]. 5. Black be
paid.
samuel Geerong ct al, respondent, VS.. The At
lantic and Great Western Raliroad Company, ap-
pellants-Order modified by striking out direc-
tons to referee to examine defendant, without
costs to either party III this Court. William j.
King, respondent vs. Thomas Leighton, appellant.
order affirmed with CoStS.-Ed ward 5. InneS,
respondent, vs.. Margaret Porcell, impleaded, &c,
Motion denied, with $40 costs.-Anna E. Metz,
administrative, &C., appellant vs. the Buffalo,
Cory and PlttsDurg Railroad Company, re-
spOndent.
have but one bill OF costs and all their 0sburse-
ments in ali the Cases.-Edwin X. Brink ct al, re-
spondents, VS.. Republic Fire Insurance Company
appellants aud three other cases.
Motion granted on payment OF $40 costs OF Op-
posing mOtlOn.-Henry Renmler, respondent,
vs.. Edwin 7. Skidmore ct al, appellants.
Court of Appeals Calendar.
ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. %, 1874.
dar for Wednesday, September 30:-Nos. 154, lO1,
$50, q, 253 1873, 1853, 159 (the same as Tuesday.
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MORRISANIA'S TAX RECEIVER.

: There seems to be considerable anxiety In certain
quarters to get glimpse OF the fees received last
year by John j. Clark, Receiver Of Taxes for Nor
rIsiana. The story got about that there was an
Ethiopian in the fence and, with view to bring to
light the supposed hidden sable gentleman an
order was procured in the Supreme Count, Cham
bers, directing Mr.. CLARK TO show cause why a
mandamus should not be granted directing MIN to
make return OF the fees received by him Ill lS73
HIS counsel, Judge Flanagan, appeared
theory was disposed OF IN quick order. The answer
put III by counsel was that Mr.. Clark had fled at
the proper time the return with the County Treas
urer OF Morrlsania and also with the Supervisors
tnat it could De seen by the Board OF Audlt when
ever 1t wished to II, and that, as to the present
notice to furnish the return TO the Board, tnat it
was only served on him half an hour before the day
of meeting that there was then no quorum OF the
Board. and That he was willing to submit the re-
turn at any time and anywhere the Court might
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elecreG chairman pro tenl Mr. Cooney, the CLERK
OF the Board, read the minutes OF the last NEE ting
which were adopted, with slight modification.
Judge Otterbourg, Chairman OF the committee
appointed to look over and reduce. II possible the
number OF forms used in the police courts, re.
ported that about l07 forms were now In use. and
recommended that the number be reduced 20
about seventy, which. he said, could be done with
out affecting the progress OF justice.
Judge kilbreth, OF the Committee on Clerks, re-
ported that no new clerks were required at
present.
Judge Fammer reported that he had already
compiled u list Of law works which would be re-
CURED in the courts. and which lie could have
published for about $4,000, the amount OF the ap-
preparation set aside for that purpose.
Judge OtterbOurg moved that the Board adjourn
to meet again next Friday week.
The New York herald., 1874-09-30
JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.
A Pennsylvania Robbery.

Pennsylvania Robbery.
Before Judge Murray.
On the 25th OF September August Keber, at
present residing at No. 2O6 Greene street, but
longing In Northumberland county, Pennsylvania,
by man named Marcus Deveau IN Pennsylvania.
the case in the hands of Oficer Kelley of the
Eighth precinct. on Tuesday night last this
Olf1cer arrested Deveau IN Prince street with tine
watch in hia possession and $40 bill, which he
acknowledged to be part OF the money stolen. On
being brought before Judge Murray that magis-
trate held Deveau in $4,000 bail TO answer and
sent the complainant to the House OF Detention.
COlOred Female FOOtpads.
About twelve O'Clock Tuesday night Alois Dan
bacher, Of No. ia Thompson street, was walking
in Thompson, near Prince street, when he was
met by two young colOred women, about nineteen
years OF age, named Kate Lowe and Emma Wilson.
These women caught hold OF Mr. Danbacher and
while one held his arms the other snatched his
watch and chain and ran away. Danbacher
grabbed the other woman and held her. when two
coOred men rushed out from an alley way and at
tackled nm in 'front.' and rear. HIS cries Tor help
brought officer Johnson, OF the Eighth precinct,
to his rescue. On the Oficer's approach the two
men ran away, but Officer Johnson succeeded in
capturing Kate Lowe. From the description
given OF the other woman, Emma Wilson, she was
subsequently discovered by the officer in Sullivan
street. They were both committed to answer yes.
terday, by Judge Murray.
ASA ult with a Bale Stick.
Offlcer Thomas Hawkins, Of the Twenty min th
Precinct, preferred charge OF assault and bat
terry yesterday against Frank Conlin, whom he
testified had struck Thomas COllyer several blows
on the head with bale stick, inflicting three
dangerous wounds. Collyer Is at present lying in
Bellevue Hospital Conlin was committed to
await the result Oh the injuries.
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was chosen Chief Engineer ana e. Alexander
Houston and Edward J. Mitchell Assistant En-
glheers I0r the two years next ensuing.
convention OF voters throughout the county,
who are In favor OF suppressing the liquor tra1ic,
meets to-day at White Plains, with view TO per-
fecting an organization for political action. The
temperance people evidently Intend "a new de-
parture" OF some kind. as preparatory meetings
have lately been held by them ia most OF the popu-
lous places IN the county.
The laurels now being won at Creedmoor ap
pear to have occasiOned fresh thirst for fame
among aspiring marksmen IN various portions OF
the county, and the prospective organization OF
rlne CLUBS forms prominent topic OF converse
uon Among the members OF the Twenty-seventh
regiment NG.S.N.Y., II is understood that q
team mas already been formed TO compete at the
snOotlng centre named Tor the prizes offered 10
the FlIth division, OF which they form part. The
Nineteenth battalion, which was formerly part
OF the Twenty-seventh, and which is made up Of
companies IN the villages along the Hudson, are
also getting up team to compete for the same
prize.
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POLICE MATTERS.

The Board OF Police held its usual W. ...,vu...,
ing yesterday afternoon. After the ,snsac.,or ~
some lnlnor routine matters the -ases OF aenn-
Suens pvuVem.n n"eu n., we're Mken up Patrolmen
,rnn 90 smsS,,,. w."m 1S" =. oso n, Robert Manley
been heard on were dismi ,,.,.n Los -o ,s,r
ply, OF the Twentieth Ssed. patroiman na.r;s Mu,
for ciubbnU nue. twenty days pay
HasbrooE, Chief Clerr citizen. Mr.. A: D.
appied To nave hts OF the Bureau OF Elections
standard Mr Has salary restored to It's proper
salary at 5000 pc crook claims the lay lay puts ns !,
Police reduced annum anu Tns Natter has been N
are clamorinS Corporation Attorney Politicians
at least un' to have the uniform rue suspenae1'
her.s ~ q, Il after the election, but the Board ad-
noiiinc a decision. Locations were selected Tor
Srnarr ., iaces and the list handed to the Vhief
S'o'"" ihe Bureau OF Elections
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THE NEW GENERAL OF THE LAZARISTS

From Galignani's Messenger Sept. 10.]
The operations Tor the election Of the Superior
General of the Lazarists and Files dc Saint Vim
cent de Paul, in place OF NJ. Etienne, deceased,
commenced on the sth of this month, when the
provincial superiors OF Japan, India, Brazil and
other foreign countries assembled at the principal
establishment IN the Rue de Sevres, Paris. The
final deliberatlOn took place two days back, and,
after grand mass, sung by all the pupils of the
congregation, the result OF the election was an
nOunced, the Abb6 Eugene Bore, Secretary Gen.
era OF the institute. being chosen successor to NJ
Etienne. This parsonage IS one OF the most emf
uent ana learned OF the French ecClesiastics he
Is not only distinguished Orientalist, but knows
fifteen languages and speaks all OF them with the
marvellous facility wlich formally rendered Car
dinal MeZZOfanti so celebrated
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THE ARMY OF THE JAMES.

The Society of the Army Of the James will hol9
1t third trlennial reunion at the ST. James Hotel,
october 2l when the veterans will fight their bat
ties over and renew the old campaign friendships.
At one r. M. public exercises will be held in the
Union League Club Theatre, where an grafton
VIII be delivered by Major General Ben.
jamn +. Butler and an original poem
be furnished by the Governors Island Band. In
the evening the society will enjoy a banquet, at
which President Grant, General sheridan, General
Belknap, Governor DIX, Mayor Havemeyer, Gen.
eral Hancock and Vice Admiral Rowan are ex-
pected as guests. Members Of the society are re-
Guested to report to General Charles A. Carleton,
No, qS BrOadWay,
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THE CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL.
meeting In New Haven To-Dsy-Congre-
gational statistics-Delegates Elect

Meeting In New Haven To-Day-Congre-
gatfonal statistics-Delegates Elect
from New York,
THIS afternoon the National Council OF Congrega-
tiona churches, the highest ecclesiastical iudica.
ture OF the denomination, VIII assemble in the
First church oil New Haven Conn This Council is
comparatively new organization, the present
being the seconu meeting OF national character.
THE RATIO OF REPRESENTATION
adopted Is one delegate for every ten chnrcnes
or. where the churches are united in a state or.
ganzation. one delegate for every 10 900 commun
cants. The congregational theological semi.
naries are represented by one delegate
each. These have the right OF discussion,
but not OF voting. The most important ques-
tion that viii come before the present Councn is
one OF finances. At the beginning OF the past sum-
mer the American Board-the missionary Organl-
zatlon OF the CongregatloDalists-wa IN DEBT
100000. An earnest appeal was then made to the
Churches. and the deot, according TO the last
monthly report, made September l., was but
$l0OO,000 annually II is probable that the several
interests OF the denomination VIII De consolidated
IN one or two departments. thereby saving the ex.
penSe OF keeping up several distinct olfces and
sets OF ofrlcia,s The statistics or the denomi ma
tion show that they have 1925 churcnes, 23S min
listers and 323, $50 members They have theological
seminarles at AndOver, Bangor, New Haven. Hart
ford Oberlln, Chicago. and Oakland, CAL The fol-
lowing are the delegates from this cty and State:
DELEGATES FROM NEW YORK.
General Associaton-J. q. Holbrook, d. D. ; Rev.
John Cunningham, Rev. Samuel Johnson, James II.
Elwell. New York Susquehanna Association-Rev.
+. ). Palmer, Judge William 3. Edwards. Oneida
and ChenangO AssOclatiOn-Rev. George Porter,
Mr. l.. ID. Dana. Ontario Coulerence-Rev. ]. ".
Cooper, Professor +. G. Tyler. Western New York
Associati0n-Rev. e. Corwin, d. D.; Rev. W. A.
Hallock, Rev. G. strong. Delaware Association
Rev. s. J. White. Central New York Association
Rev. William A. Robinson. Brooklyn and New York
Conierence-W N. Taylor, d. D., Il; Fl. NJ. Storrs, d.
D.; Richard p. Buck. Long Island Association
AGGa
ciaton-Rev. d. Curtis Albany Association
Rev. Joseph Danleson.
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LONG ISLAND.

Thirteen feet OF brick wall for the water works
OF Long Island City have been laid, and the exca.
vatiOn and sinking have been commenced.
The Rev. John Loughlin, D. D., Bishop of Brook
lyn, will administer the sacrament Of confrma-
ton in the Catholic church at Bresau, on Sunday
next, October 4.
The school funds OF Long Island City have been
exhausted, and the teachers are exercised about
the salaries for the coming six months No money
will be received until the new tax levy comes in,
which will be IN January or February next
The new Methodist Episcopal church at Jamaica,
just completed, will be dedicated tomorrow after
noon The Rev. Dr. Ives will preach the dedica.
tl0n sermon, and the Rev. Joseph Il. Duryea will
preach in the evening. The exercises will be
under the direction OF Presiding Elder Sing.
George Foster, aged six years, son of l.. J. Fos-
ter, OF Central avenue, Hunters Point. while play
ing yesterday morning near q cistern in the rear
yard fell into it, and before assistance could be
obtained was drowned The Coroner held an III.
quest and verdict Of accidental death by drown
ing was rendered.
The Coroner's Jury in the case of Mrs. Henzgler,
who was burned to death in her .house in HIDE
vile, on Thursday last yesterday rendered yer.
vct that she by some means set fire to the mousse
and was burned to death with 1t. The jury also
censured her husband and son for not trying to
save her instead Of the furniture.
Louis Kenyon, son OF Mr.. Ira Kenyon, OF West
Vile, town OF Hampstead, while cunning in the
woods near Lawrence station, yesterday morning,
was fatally Injured by the accidental discharge OF
his gun, the entire charge OF shot entering his
neck and face. TWO companions we're with him,
but they cannot tell how the accident occurred.
lie was conveyed home and received proper at
tendance, but there are DO hopes OF his recovery.
On Tuesday afternoon Mr. James Nostrand, of
Jamaica, drove to Mr. Daniel SimOns0n's house to
get his son Joseph about sixteen years old, to ac
company him in drive. They both got into the
wagon, when the horse suddenly dashed out OF
the yard into the road, capslzing the wagon,
throwing both out and injuring young Simonson
so severely that his physician considers his case
very critical. One leg Is fractured and hip bone
Is badly crushed.
The following communication has been received
by the Common Council OF Long Island City, which
speaks for ITSELF
JOIN T. LOCKWOOD President of the Board Of Health -
stR-As the smallpox is on the increase and as it
taking malignant form would respectfully ask that
hospital be erected in which all such affected can be
treated have consulted with the physicians OF the
First second and Third wards and they all concur in
the opinion that the Immediate OF hospital is
necessary. Respectfully yours,
zP DENNLER, Sanitary Inspector.
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THE WOODWORTH TRIAL.
Seventh Day-Close OF the States Evil
dence-The Defence To BE ssShOrt,
Sharp and Dccisiye.,,

Seventh Day-ClOse OF the States Evil
dencc-The Defence To BE ssShOrt,
Sharp and Dccisive.,
The trial OF Robert n. Woodwork on The charge
OF conspiracy, in demanding the State Bank OF
New Brunswick. N. j., out OF $5O0,000 has monop-
oiized the attention Of the Court Of Oyer and Ter
miner in that city for the past seven days and is
still in progress, the counsel for the State having
only rested their case yesterday at noon. A con-
spiracy is also charged against Greenleaf W. APP
pleton. formerly cashier Of the derauded bank
but in consequence Of Appleton not being in Gus
tOdy his case was not taken up.
The Indictment, which Is a document OF thirty
pages, contains i've counts. The first charges
tnat Appleton and Woodwork embezzed
100000 from the State Bank. The second that
Woodwork, by means Of drafts and checks on
the order OF Appleton, cashier, or q. X. Dunham,
receiving teller, deraaded the bank OF $685. AS 9l
and that Appleton, 10 cover these frauds,
laid false statements and vouchers before the
State Bank directors. The third charges that
Woodworth and Appleton conspired together 70
these frauds from the directors by making
false entries In the books oI the bank. The
fourth, that Appleton, Woodworth and others
sought to deraud the state Bank out OF $25 642 49,
using as q means such as were charged in count
No. 2. the fifth that similar means as charged in
out Of $34,99S 91. Also that false pretence was
one Of the means of obtaining the money.
Nine witnesses nave Deen examined on the part
OF the State; the principal ones were John M.
Campbell late DOOkEeeper In the State Bank; Jo-
seph Fisher, teller OF the same institution; Samuel
+. Phelphs. discount clerk in the Mercantile Bank,
and John Burke, an expert bookkeeper.
The defence will open to-day by placing an ex-
pert on the stand. Mr.. BROOKS, OF New York one
Of defendants counsel, said that 1t would Oe
short, sharp and decisive. He is confident OF
verdict OF acquittal. With him are associated
John M. Cooney, Of New York, and J. W. Fisher, OF
Elizabeth. The State is represented by District
Attorney A. v. Schenck and A. G. Rcney, OF Tren-
ton.
The investigation as it progresses excites great
deal of interest, the court room being crowded
every daV.
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COURT CALENDARS-THIs DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-CHAMBERs-Hel by Judge
Daniels.-Nos "a 49, 30, 81, 1l6 1865, 49, III, loS,
19l, 1872, 1885, 1919.
MARINE CoURT-TRIAL TERM-Part 1.-Adjourned
for the term. Part 2-Held 10y Judge Spaulding.-
HOlsten VS.. Trimble, Kaufman VS.. Falk, Buckley
vs.. The Hampshire and B. q. Company, Irving VS..
Cooper. Part 3-Held by Judge McAdam.-Black-
Darlington, Same VS.. Malinquest, Same VS.. Same,
Kellvs. Darlington, Same vs.. Malinquest. Berman
8. RlnaldO.
COURT OF GENERAL sEssIoNs.-The People vs.
Martin Nachtman violation OF the excise laws
Same vs.. William Ge0tllng, 1elonious assault and
battery; Same vs. Charles Wells, grand larceny ;
Same VS.. Elmlra Waters disorderly house Same
vs.. Rosa Meyers, receiving stolen goods; same VS..
William Hughes, violation 0l the laws regulating
SallOrS boarding houses
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REPORTED FAILURES.

very considerable hurry was created in 1nan-
c,al circles, but more particularly among dealers
in commercial paper, yesterday by the report that
one house in the sugar trade and another In the
india rubber trade had failed with large liabilities
The india rubber firm was ascertalned to be James
Bishop n Co.. house doing large business and
heretofore in the enjoyment OF excellent credit.
A reporter OF the HERALD called at the offices OF
the firm, at No. 32 Broadway, and In o converse
ti0n with one OF the partners the fact OF their sus-
pension was admitted. On Inquiry as to the i'm
mediate cause they declined at present to furnish
any Information. Their liabilities are reported to
be very large, but upon this point also they in
sisted upon keeping silent.
The New York herald., 1874-09-30
THE COTTON EXCHANGE.

At a meeting OF the members OF the Cotton Ex-
change, yesterday, the additional bylaw adopted
by the Board of Managers was ratified; 1t refers to
the classification OF cotton as established by the
National Cotton Excnange, and supplemented as
regards the grades OF middllng fair and fair by
this Exchange. 1t Will hereafter form the basis OF
settlement OF all transactions for future delivery
under which delivery Is due AMI alter the Ist OF
September, 1876 and OF all transactions, except
those under the regular contract for uture deliv-
erv. which are made ob and after October l. 1874.
The New York herald., 1874-09-30
ANOTHER NEWARK HOMICIDE,
Fatal Results of = Fracas at Midnight
in n Saloon.

in Saloon.
Between one and two O'Clock yesterday morn
ing one Dominick Flynn died in the Newark police
station from the result OF injuries received the
night BEFORE shortly before twelve O'Clock, in
front OF a saloon kept by a Mrs. Josenhine Sin
clair, at No. Al Union street. From the informa.
tion Cleaned by the police it appears that flynn
entered the saloon IN state OF intoxica-
tlon and became involved In quar-
rel with the barkeeper, Edward Kelly, re.
had ordered. The upshot was that Flynn was
driven out fell on the sidewalk, cracked his skull
and died as above stated. Kelly ned at FIRST but
yesterday morning delivered himself up declaring
that he had acted solely IN sef-deience. Edward
Morgan and Theodore Bexler have also been ar
years OF age.
The inquest was held last evening, and verdict
reached that deceased came to his death by o blow
or push at the hands OF Edward Kelly.
The New York herald., 1874-09-30
LONG ISLAND PREsBYTERY.

The Presbytery OF Long Island assembled at MID
dle:own (Yaphank station OF the Long Island Rail-
road) last evening, at seven O'Clock. when the
opening sermon was preached by the Moderator,
the Rev. Eusebus Hale. This evening the Rev. A..
W. Sprou will preach on the duty OF the hopefully
pious to make public profession OF faith. During
the session halliday will be given TO Presbyte-
rian Sunday School Institute including the follow
ing:-"The sunday School and How to Conduct II,
by the Rev. william Ii. Cooper and Elder Henry NJ.
Rose: "The Teachers Meetings-Their Importance
and How TO Conduct Them" by the Rev. Messrs.
Epher Whitaker and William II. Littel