The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-25
NEW YORK.
The Jumel Estate Case.

The Jamel Estate Case.
NEW YoRK. May 23.-Ths long and
persistently contested Jumel estate
case ended yesterday in pertinent
victory for the Chases. unless George
Washington Bowen appeals from Judge
Blatchford's decision to the Supreme
Court of the United States. The Jumel
estate lies near Fort Washington. 1t is
valued at about Sc, 100000. and those
whose title to it is quieted by the de-
cree, unless reversed bv an appeal, are
Mrs. Perry and her brother William,
the children OF Mrs. Chase, who was
Mary Jumel Bowen.
Bank Statement.
Loans decrease, S773, 100; specie de-
crease, 1878. 800; legal tenders increase,
1858, 100; deposits decrease, l isl 100
circulation decrease, $4,000; reserve
increase, 2,062, 2,475. 90 ~.-
The sarloris Wedding Party.
Although announced that Mr.. and
Mrs. Sartoris would take the steamer
Baltic at Sandy Hook, after having pro-
ceeded 90 lar on their journey 10
Europe in a Government vessel, an
immense crowd gathered at the White
Star docks in Jersey City to witness the
departure of the steamer
At an early hour the crowd began to
flock to the loot OF West Twenty-Sixth
street, where the revenue cutter Grant,
having on board the Governors Island
band, was in waiting for the party and
the invited friends, who NUN bered
about one hundred, and included some
of the Presidents we'll known ae-
quaintances. Mr.. and Mrp. Sartoris
accompanied by the President and
Mrs. Grant, Col. Fred. D. Grant, Jesse
Grant, U. S. Grant, Jr, Secretary Bah
cock, ex-Collector Murphy, Mr.. Pull
man and others in carriages, left the
Fifth Avenue at s o'clock and passed
rapidly down Tventy-third street to the
revenue cutter Grant Among the 9th.
ers who went on board were Mr.. and
Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Luddlngton, OF Chicago, Gen. Porter,
Gen. Forsythe and Gen. Sheridan and
staff, Gen, Sharp wife and daughter,
Gen. Mcdowell, Naval Officer Lafiin
and Gen. Rufus Iugalls. When the
distinguished party got on board the
lines were cast off and the cutter Grant
steamed out into the river and turned
towards the bay followed by cheers
of the crowds on the peers and shipping
in the neighborbood. Ferry boats
making trips to the White Star line
docks, where the Baltic was lying, con-
tinued to carry heavy loads OF passen.
gers as late as halt-psst eleven. Those
who came earlier than 10 a. m. were
afforded such an opportunity OF seeing
the vessel OF floral decorations in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. SartorIs as the preas-
ing throng would permit. The brides
state room was closed against the gaze
of the crowd Of visitors, a large pro-
portion OF whom were ladies, and those
who were able 10 reach the door OF the
state room were rewarded ony by the
sight OF a vast quantity Of floral gifts in
almost endless variety. The Baltic
moved out from her dock soon after ii.
AS her head was turned down stream
she was greeted BY . salute from the
steamer Stste oil Virginia also from
the outgoing Cunard steamer, both oil
those vessels being decked with flags
frsm stem to stern. To those salutes
the Baltic responded by dipping her
flag, after which she proceeded on her
wav.
While passing the flag ship Roanoke,
moored off the Battery. salute WAS
fred. and the marines drawn up in line
presented arms.
A large lumber OF ladies on board
this vessel waved their banker
chiefs. Flags were displayed on the
Government buildings at Bedlo and
Governors Island and from numerous
private residences on Staten and Long
Islands. Many vessels were gaily
decorated and the ships and docks
were crowded, particularly at Castle
Garden, with spectators who cheered
Justly at the vessel. The passengers
on the ferry boats all crowded to the
railiogs aud Joined in the general
cheers. At the narrows the Baltic
came up with the revenue cutter Grant,
when Mr.. and Mrs. Sartoris, the Presi'
dent and family and more Intimate
friends were transferred to the revenue
cutter Jessamine and convey
ed to the Baltic, .and
amid the booming Of cannon
from the forts and revenue cutter, the
newly married couple stepped on board
and were welcomed by Captain Ken
nedy, who Immediately started the
Baltic on her journey. The President
stood at the avenue watching the depar-
ture OF his daughter, while Mrs. Grant
exclaimed, Goodbye. Nellie" The
boats turned head and whistled in
many keys their farewell to the young
couple bound for their English home.
The Magee Outrage.
Panama advices to the 18th report
that Coma les. the commsndsnte at
S,nioss de Goat .mala was not mortslly
wounded by shots received in endeavor-
lag to escape on board the Pacific Mail
steamer Ari zons alter fogging the
British Consul, Magee, but was to be
.ri.d on the 2Sth ult., and 1t is believed
would be shot. The passengers who
were on the steamer when the outrage
was going on, speak very strongly
acainst Mr. James. United States Cons