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ard rn}tnod Oft By interruptions tIoalors 10 gcnu.
inc rubios although tho fraud oan bo rcatliay do
touted, as garnet Is much sottor Btones and haa
from tho rilby only IN itB hluo color. Occurring
moro abundantly, md larEor, it is Of loss value,
and. while sapphire OF QUO carat IL worth s100.
one Of larger blxo would command far lcaa
price in proportion thai a largo DIAMOND. AS
tertated sapp,ircs md rubios, which, whom cut
show Bix.puinted stnr, lavo h high vaiuo az
fancy stones. Tho sapphire was supposed to
hayo coollng influence on tho woarer, mud has
sapphlros como mostly from Coy1on; but In
forior rubos and sapphiros, Of D palo huo, aud
loaB transparent, arc found in this country, cs-
peoialiy IN North Carolina md deorgin- They
aro, however, yalueloss as geus.-Prof Cor'i-
.rnH
, 1874-04-11
OHIO.


Correspondence Of The Chicaao Tribune.
BnYAN, o.. April 8.-The temperance-moyo
ment still continues in Bryan. The novelty, how
ever, having worn of, the general excitement
upon the subject has considerably toned down,
As yet not single whinly-sa1oon or beor-shop
has yielded to the melodioua and prayerfni
oHorka OF tho ladies' but the fluid, IN oil it's
varieties, flows as much us 1t ever did. Daily
prayer meetings are bold in churches, after which
the crusaders bcsiogo the galoon.doors with
prayers aud hymua. Thus far tho saloon-koop-
ers, al but ono, refuse thoul admission. Tho
ladies soem determined to u fight It out on this
limo II 1t takes all summer" Van Pelt one week
ago locturod In Longs Hall to large audience,
on the subject Of temperance.
wAUsEoN.
Correspondence AZ The Chicago 1ribuns.
WAuBEuN, O., April 9.-Tho election Oh Mon-
day passed of quietly, but 1t was the largest
vote over pollod hero for corporation ofllcors,
ThesscontoBt was Temperance ys. Whisky. Tho
Temperance Counc,lmen woro elected by twenty
aoyon majority, and tho Mayor by ono majority.
Thore may bo contest on tho latter. lie is
Democrat.
Tho ladius move on the saloons daily, holding
p1ayer-meetings OIL tho sidewalk, as they are not
admitted for TINT purpose. Two druggists have
signed tho Pledge Tho new Council will prob
ably pass q prohibitory ordinance, which will
cloae tho saloons.
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rooB Of this kind. II WAS very agreeable re-
sporso to a demand for something good, md %
sstol dcsorvoa warm enlogy;; Mr.. bishop az Pr.
Botcherby WAS oil that could lo Desired, looking
buty's porsonhtion OF Farmer qrazc5rooh
VAS another effective portrait, htld may bo reclt
onod among TINT gcntlcmnns most decided md
sitoceBsful charaotorizntiona this Boaaon. Miss
Afrs. .Nonressor, aud tho othor rolcs wero fairly
sustained. Tho company generally appeared
anxious to show isaolf at tts best, and succeeded
II playing more armonfon'sly and ,;I merTiy than
Match" will bo repontcd twice to-day.
BllsoELLANEouH.
Tho AdoIph was crowded last evonfng, and
tho groat double bill heartily npplnudcl. Tho
ladioA' matince will bo givon to-day aa usual,
woo wi SfHs bo crowded. ttIo I sSnsno % viii vii
CLEAN twice today ut tho Academy Of Music.
fhe houHo at Myors' Mtnstrols waa unusually
largo lust ovening, very fow Bonta remaining
un9ceupiod ThSro Appears to n R9 IT, no ,.oalns falling
brothron." Tho Globo is etsll doing . good
business IN tho variety limo. Matinee at all thcso
housos will bo gtvon today.
PERSONAL. .. ...
nrr. John Mccullough, tho famous Califor-
nlan, regarded as the coming man in tho thont-
ricat profession, ID ii town, Aayiug arrived from
Now York to open his too brief engagement at
tho Academy Of MUSIC Monday, md IS stopping
VIZ ~Esn duration Ii s'ed Es mud? With eight Ssss
Croaby'a opora House. Timos md placos havo
changed since then, aud Mr.. Mccullough ia a
stranger among tho lofty buildings Of tho now
city. He has boon welcomed hero by a very
side thu profession, az tho representation actor
Of tho Far West, WHO are anxious TO repay tho
Offer strangors from Chicago.
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TEMPERANCE.
Tho Women Make tho Rounds OF tho
Saloons III Pittsburgh.
Anti-Temperance People Of Fort Wayne
10 Have Grand Mass
Meeting.
Other Notes of tho Anti-Rum
Crusade.


PENNSYLVANIA.
PITTSBURGH.
Special Dispatch to Tho Chicago Tribune.
plT1snunan. April 10.-Tho ladies Of this
city, on account OF tho bad weather and tho bad
condition OF tho streets, did not crusade to-day.
In tho nov. DR.. Mobiles, tho Third Presbyterian,
church very largo temperance mootinR wns
held, at which much spirit and enthusiasm wns
manifested. Tho Rev. llr. Wordou, Of gteubon-
vile, made speech, in which
he DENoUnCE THE PRESS
as being shackled by tho liquor men; and lo
charged the reporters with being the htrelings Of
tho saloon-koepors. In the faoo OF this, which
proves Itself 4 falBohood tho reports Of tho
meetings published horo havo beon Impartial md
correct, aud tho reporters havo stood tho iusplts
and ablae Of tho mob to
PROTECT THE LADIES.
Aftor tho reverend gentleman had made tho
above nssortion, several ladies took tho floor and
said that whatovor tho opinion Of tho odltorB
might bo tho reporters had proved their truo
friends, giving impartial reports.
THE CLERGYMAN FINALLY nErnAo1ED
his statement with regnrd to tho prasa.
Though orders have beon Issued to tho police
to prevent sidewalk gatherings, the women will
again Btart out tomorrow morning to viBlt Ba-
looms. This ovoning 1argo maHs meeting for
the cause was hold n,tho Bingham Street South
Side Church, where tho Roy. Mr. Worden made
moro temperate speech,
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nIVICKEn8 THEATRE.
Miss Jane Coombs played last evening at
hoVicker'e to better house than any sho has
drawn during the weok, m Indication that tho
public is beginning to appreciate tho fact that
one Of the beat actresses OF the country is play
Ing in q round Of pieces which belong to tho
legitimate, and Of which eho Is among yery
limited number Of expononts. Tho dramn was
"Loves Sacrifice" piece Of tho romantic
order, abundant in strength Of situation
and pleasant dialogue, aud adapted we'll
performance which amply rewarded the audience
Tor their attention, and awoko them to little
more enthusiasm than Chicago people genoralIy
display, The points OF aeting in which Miss
Ooombs,a az Margaret Elmore, displayed tho
delicate fponesso Of n true artistic OF long OK
perlence and industry wore takon jntclligently,
ind received moro lIboral applause than uaual.
This afternoon "The Love Chase will be given,
and this evening q repetition Of "Loves Hacrl-
to 500 good piece woll played to gratify their
. nooLEy's THEATRE.
It acoma almost pity TINT noarly . whole
week Of Miss nogora' engagement should havo
been suffered to paaa before that lady appeared
before q Chicago audionce In roio to which, by
physique aud manner, aheis suited. 10 those who
saw Aer in tho beginning Of the week. her acting
IT, 81 shapese ana for
comedy, aGe was, il not brilliant, something
very noer it. TEN Taylor'a eomodes aro
Ill good, aud "Ihe TN. Unequal N hRtch" k is
them. il waa played thronghout with vim and
nIns, The company had struck their gait, and
tG{o G bright things in the comedy wore dropped
generously aud with Eooa discretion By tue
BY Illus Rogers Is ono which does not exact any
:e1narkablo dogroa of intensity, but frank nIa-
pIlolty aud tender womanly qualities such aa ap-
peal to al audience for sympathy. II ~ within
goer, and hero is whore Mise Rogers finds
lor slccoBH. Thore was an unmistakab!o
pathos In hor acting lust evening, aud q truly
nrtist.c rendering Of many little points which
tiHte would have oInittod. This was owing IN
part to the sympathy OF the audience and ~
part To tho fact that ahe IL naturally adapted to
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Noxt In hardness to tho diamond comos tho
ruby and happhiro, Identical In composition, bo.
ing both nearly pure alumina, which also con-
Btisutea tho mineral coruildunl, 10 uaoful as y
polishing and grinding agont. Emory too, ia
only ali impure. form Of alumina. lilo ruby Of
rnirol everywhere, and especially ln tho East.
Il 10 found ohloily in tho Kingdom Of Ava.
whoHo soyoreign retains tho flnest ruhies as
his private property. Cut in q aat table;
bordored with small facets, and surrounded
by brilants, 1t ia MI exceedingly handsome
atono, and q worry precious ono, nearly. ap-
proachlng the diamond IN value. A ruby OF ono
carat ia worth about $l60 In Now York, and
ruby of ovor throo oarats IL actually more Va!ta-
lilo than diamond OF equal welght, bocauae
much raror. Isubies sro very vol initiated by
naatos. aud not unfroqueutly worry fine gasnets
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gprcia. Dispatch to Tic Chicago Tribune.
KALAMAZOO, April 10.-Tho raid of tho
praying band upon saloons in kalamazoo
commenced this morning. -Four saloonB wore
visited to-day, including Tho Kalamazoo House.
The band consisted Of eixsy-four ladtes,-a
dozen praying women and about. four dozen
singers. They. wore fairly troated, but met with
no SUCCESS. Thoy will continue this kind Of
proceeding for several days. after which aternor
naoasures will bo adopted, 80 many women on
the streets caused a good deal Of excitement,
and large crowds Of people followed them.
LANSING.
Correspondence af The Chicago Tribune.
Lansing, Mich, April 0-Tho Ladies' Tena-
pntanco Union will discontinue their dally prayer
meeting and devote their attention to comnlittoo-
work. A pledge in tho form Of an appeal has
just boon circulated to-day. It is tho intontion
10 canvass tho whole city.
0Wos9o AND IONA.
The ladies Of Owosso aud Ionia haye organ
lied for tho temperance movement, aud are now
fighting tho demon in hiB den.
, 1874-04-11

. 70 fhe Editor e7 Ihe ClHc}NNaH Gazette:
road In the Gazette from day to day Of tho
victorious march ot the crusaders, and longoa
ito do something for mankind. Tho movement
reached here, md ontored into 1t. went to
tho prayer-,neetlngs, and for the first time
prayed In public. Increasing In tho spirit aud
iu confidonce, spoke iu meeting. Inspired by
this SUCCESS I continued to speak at every oppor-
tunity, and to sock opportunities. The Infectious
prayers, the franknoss Of tho relations Of oxpo-
rlencoB, aud tho magnetism that pcryaiod all
wrought mo up to such a state Of physical aud
me.atal oxaltaton that all othor paoos and things
going twice week, but soon got 90 interested
That ! went eVeFv 9HysI aud then twico a day and
, 1874-04-11
MASSACHUSETTS,.

WORCESTER.
woeoEsTEn, xprii / ioMTbo -. E'' temperance cru
Hado is undoubtedly moro vigorous horo than
anywhere olso in Now England. At moeslng
nol! last night In tho Baptist Church, tho pastor
@ @ emea I rsog Il q2okG o ag aTr sea noaae
which place he Thought should DO attacked.
ol1n1sT1AH DAnKEErEN.
Ho understood that tho b1rkeopor thoro Waa
Cnrtsttan: Tho Rev. Mr. Groom, OF Oroad In
droaaod tho meeting. whloh was largo and lively,
~. Dlo Lowls wrote from Philadelphia that ho
doalred to DO heard in Worcester again, and ho
Was, therefore, announced to speak so'molroW
night at tho Old South Church. In tho aftor-
noon party OF nine called at seven or eight a.
loons On Mechanic and Front Btroots, their vfsitH
resulting, aB usual, In tho capture OF
a FEW DOUBTFUL pE1nofAr PLEDGES.
Quiotnoaa attended them nll tho timo, thoir
prosenco Of the difforont places being married
tho windows. party OF twelve also visited a
dozen other saloone, tho principal ones boing
those Of D. Dodondorf, Samuel Btratton, and ].
g. Lyon. oil Of which placea had received pro-
treated oourteouniY and respectfully at all the
placea.
A CONFEDERATE gALooN-KEErEn.
,Dodondorf'B family dwolt on tho floor above
bis saloon, and he invitod tho women upstairs
into private par1or, and thoro convcrsod
with them, saying q saloon was not a
fit plnco to receive 1adioa In, aud also that their
prayers and p1eadings would be more Affecting
II thoY Wero made In tho homes OF tho dealers
instead Of in their ealoons They wero not affect
Lyon aaid that he had sold out; ho WAS moro
" bartender for his Bucconsor One personal
Pledge WAS taken ut Strntton's, md that
CoMrLETED THE VICTORIES
Of tho day. No crowds folloned them, and thore
WIS., consequently. no axcitomont, oil tho dchlere
, 1874-04-11
INDIANA.

Special Dis,atea to 1hs Chicago Tribune.
GOSHEN, Ind, April 10. .-The women engaged
in the temperance crusade arc gaining in num-
bors dnily, and seem moro determined than ever
to carry on q war Of determination. Az yet they
have not prayed in tho saloons, but, Inspired by
tho romarks Of Mr.. Van Polt, who addressed
them last night, to go ct once to tho grog-shops
ing Ing Observation-Disclosures r. IL tho cha1ches % ha,t milo milo
away, they will probably do 80 botore long.
Mr. Van Pet said that ho would still bo dis
panaing liquor to his customers, but for tho
visits Of the indies. Thoy besieged bis saloon
for moro than thirty days and, by thoir earnest
prayers and entrentos, caused him to feel
ashamed OF tue business In which lc was en-
gagged, and to destroy LIS stock Of liquors in tho
presonce Of o vast asBonblago. 1t was tho hap
eighty In number, gained victory over him by
praying In his saloon. lie did not beliovo there
was q baloon-kooper In tho United States who
could Withstand this movement.
No business Of Importance waR transacted ut
tho meetings hold to-dny.
spssfal hsgateh to 9he csteaao Tribune, =.
FonT WAYNE, Ind. April 1o.-Aftor quiet Of
nnce mass-meeting. was hold tonight in the
First Presbyterian Church, tho largest Protest.
ant church in tho city. Tho large audience
showed undiminishel interest IN tho moyemcnt.
Christian Temperance Union, presided. Ro-
marks wcro mRtlo by several those by tho Rev:
A. Marne boing the most pertinent. He read
extracts from tLs daily papers Of tho city in
reference to the movement, aud pitched into
editors, lawyers. and politicians in m unsparing
manner. Tho ladies' ilave begun large number
of prosecutions, which arc now under con-
sideration by tho Grand Jury. Tomorrow o
largo demonstration III promised by tho oppo-
nonta Of tho ladiea' movement.
Special Dispatch 10 the Chicago Tribune.
LAponrE, Ind, April 10.-Tp-day, for tho first
time since tho organization Of a Womeu's Tenn
perance Society, in addition to tho humorous
prosecutions that have boen instituted, tho sa-
looms hayo been visited by q squad Of eleven
PRAYING women, led by Mrs. hIondenhall, Of
hichmond, Ind. They hold thoir service inside
whore permitted to do ao and otherwise on the
sidewalk. This action brought crowds together,
but tho Mayor mud A1arallal enforced the or
dinanco preventing obstruction Of tho sidewalks
lawful occupations. Several saloon-keepers
to-day were arrested. and John Westenfoldor
Bguod the pledge in preference to being prose-
cutod. In oach OF h1r. Doyer'a four caaes before
Justice Whitehead, tho fine wss $40 and costs,
amounting to S77 in all. It is said that most Of
tho casos will bo appealed to higher courts.
Never yet has 80 much excitoment boon creatod
here.
, 1874-04-11

From tho Champaign tIN) linton, Aprns.
4 SERIOUS shooting affray occurred some six
milea west OF this city near Bondville, station
on tho Decatur Branch OF the indianapolis,
Bloomington l. Western Rnilway, on Friday
afternoon Inst. The facts Of the sud affair, al
near aa we have been ablo to got at them, are as
follows Mr. Thomas Barker bought farm Of hIr.
John Lyle. Mr. Lytlo vacated tho premises
sold to Barker, but, there. being aono difficulty
concerning the payments, hc loft his two sons In
the house to keep Barker out: During TOM
porary abseuce Of the boys, Barkor gained pos
tSsy aopted tho 70 arRo syse Rnowa
to military tactics. OF starving him out;
stationed themselves where thoy could cnt Oh
, 1874-04-11

New YORK, April 10.-Tho New York Euening
Post says: "Tho train which left Vanderhilts
Landing ut Staten Island at 7 O'Clock last ovcn-
ing was stoppad about two miles out by band
Of Italians, who tore up tho track. Particulars
Of tho outrage have not yet beon received, Bavo
tint tho robbers secured tho caBh-box on the
train, but whore themselves coon arrested, and
they nre now locked up"
, 1874-04-11
vEssEL.owNERS' CONVENTION.

Special Disuatch to Tho Chicago Tribune.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, April l0.-At 8 meeting Of
vessel-owners this afternoon, Charles N. Norris
the Convention Of vedsol-ownora, to meet on the
18th inst at Detroit, with r. r. Fitzgerald and
Charles johnson aa alternates,
, 1874-04-11

LOUISVILLE, April 10.-rhe Coarier-Journol
has full report OF the shooting Of young
breckenridge at Lebanon Tonn., yesterday. He
and aome companions had been drinking during
betweena bot sa' Brookonrideo and John s. Anderson,
son Of tho Mayor Of Lebanon, about the posses-
sion Of an umbrellas belonging to breckenridge.
the party to drink. Whilo they wore leaning
over tho bar, Anderson suddenly drew Derrin-
: ger pistol, and placiug / Breclonridges lead
fired, tho bali penetrating Tho brain. Anderson
p: fled, and has not boon captured, but a posse is
out after him. The tragcdyi is creating much
excitement in Kentucky, whore the family OF
young Breckenridge is SO widely known.
, 1874-04-11

Wilson Sowing -Kraohine Company.
This evening the exhibition Of specimens Of work
done by the Wilson sewing Machine, which haa been
open for week past will close, and 1t Is doubtful II
another opportunity to witness sch elaborate sowing
will be offered to the Indies Of Chicago for sometime
to come. Tho exhibition roomH arc In tbs Companys
bulng At No. 10T State Btrcet. The 1ualn attraction
iB lfo aize hguEe Of femate, dresasd In garments
that hayo ecitea tho cncomius Of every who has
them. The toilet represents ei1 month"; work,
Is elaborate In tho extreme, aud tho Hewing ia
noat mud beautiful that almost doubts that1 could
9have been done by machine. Thoro aro other mag-
;ninccnt specimens Of Workmanship on display, and
1.-THE ladies' will mBB profitable entertainment II they
Hail to call and bee the articles to-day.
, 1874-04-11

991ec107 U7spQc1 70 tbs L77cddo 9T1biiNt,
BANGOR, Mu., April l0.-An enthusiastic >
moeting WAS hold yesterday oyoning. mud tue !;
city liquor-ageney was rounaIy abuHod. MlBBE
meeting BY singng-tcmperanoe SONGS and iii
was very noticeable that many moro young mon !
were present thau formerly. After tie mooting,
tho young ladiea took the pledge through tic
the latllaa taking oaro that none should leave
, 1874-04-11

Fine Residence and Lot at Auction.
F.; On Monday afternoon next at half past o'clock,
on tho promises, g. @. Thayer Co., Real-Eatato
SAuconeoru. vii. sell that worry choice and desirable
dwelling and lot, Mo. 800 North CLARK street. Parties
dcarlug good homs, Or wishing TO make profitable
invcBtmeu should attend this HAle Tho property Is
good, and worthy the attention OF buyers.
, 1874-04-11

Chi9ago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
/ Sundays Train.
Tho Through Pacific Express for Omaha, Salt Lake,
San Franclsco, and all FnrWcst points, will leave to.
tmorrow morning sunaoy1, April II, by tho Great
Huntington Route" Htasting from tho Central Depot,
oot OF Lake street, 1t 10 a.m, and stopping at 1n-
diana avenue and Canal atreet stations. Tickets and
Saeepingcar berthH may ba had nt 90 Clark stree and
pat the depots Through Tickets via @. l. N. w. Il. r..
c., H. l. l. 7. r. H., will be good this train D..
Nv. Hitchcock, General passenger-Agcnt.
, 1874-04-11

fow good scyen.octayo rosewood Ilauos at prices
from 5000 to $500.
naed'a Temple OF Muslc corner Dearborn aud Van
Buren, atrees,
, 1874-04-11

Wallpaper ut Hilgcr, Jonkina Fa1on's, l07 8tato
street prices g. TO- 49, Is, and 20 centa per roll and
al tne goods In proportion. Call and examine thelr
tlue aud extensive stock before purchasing.
, 1874-04-11
The NEW MlcHlGAh.CAplIQL.

Correspondence of The Chicago Ir16ttns.
LANSING, Mich, April 0.-Work on the new
Capitol was commenced yesterday, over fifty
men being employed on the walls. It is the in
tontion soon to increRHo tho number OF men to
800.
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MARRIAGES,


# k s s1a4 NJ H. 81 ss rs:
by lilo Hey Ii. r. Goodwin, Horny II. Handy aud Ass
barah g, WrIghtt Ail OF Chicago. No cards.
, 1874-04-11

,sptcfal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, April 1U.-Ihe avo mon,
John Lystle and two Sons, Gus Shaw and
Burch week ago, at Bondyille, woro oil in
dicted for murder yesterday by the Grand Jury.
They wcre released on bail.
, 1874-04-11

cAmo homo, he confossod the whole transaction
to his sister, entrcating her not to toll OF 1t. He
ia suffering terribly, aud will likely make public
confession Hoon,
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Sprefal Dispatch to TIE Chicago Tribune.
TOLEDO. O., April 10.-Further particulars TO-
ooivod in regard to tho murder in Putnam Coun-
ty on Thursday make It appear to bo an unusu-
ally dabolioal transaction.
Tho victims were man mined Haywood, "a
years OF ago, and bis wifo. Tho murderer, John
". Goodwin, caod In tho afternoon at tic resi-
donce Of Haywood, tolling him that
lie HAD TnEED SQUIRREL
near tho house, desired him to como out and
turn the animal 30 that he (ooodwin) could
shoot it. Haywood readily aasentod to this re-
quest and won't out, but had not gone fur when
Goodwin, getting IN hs rear, deliberately tl1ed
before or after tho shooting, was ncxt
frod at, but not killed. The fond then went to
tho corpso Of Haywood, and, taking from 1t u
kor throat: He then returned to Haywood'a
triod to Conceal the evidoncos Of lis crime by -
SINKING TIE nop1Es11N HOG CREEK,
and which wn8 near to the scene Of tho murder.
Goodwin booms to have lost Ills uonsoa after tho
that his sister-in-law was Witness to
tho whole t31aanfsaction he made s,,anaa On
s0i BY Threatening Is Iii hor 0 She % @modiatey
gRye notice to the authorities, who began pur-
suit and captured Goodwin tue next morning,
in tho noighboriug village Of Columbus Grove.
Upon being, approllendod ho broke down and
be fonnd. He says
HE HAD AN AocoMrL1CE,
but refuses to reveal his name. Tho most iu-
tense excitement prevailed and 1t WAS with
much difficulty that tho authorities succeeded In
saving him from lyuching. Ho iB now III jail at
OTTAWA, is utterly broken down, and passes his
timo crying bitterly.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23
BROOKLYN COURTS.

Edward D. Gale, Receiver, and Aaron Degraw,
Superintendent Of the South Side Railroad Com
pany, were arrested yesterday on an order issued
by Judge Pratt OF the Supreme Court, on charge
OF trespass in having forced their way into the
company's office They were admitted to bail in
$4,000 each. The trustees OF the third mortgage
bond made the complaint. A reference has been
ordered in the foreclosure suit OF Wyckon 4
James.
In the Court OF Sessions yesterday George Pen
dergrast was tried for stealing horse from Will
liam Vredenhurg, Of New Lots, who had given him
the use OF his stable. The prisoner was convicted
and recommended to the mercy OF the Court.
Pendergrast is OF respectable family, ana his pre-
vious good character was urged In his behalf
william ii. GomerSall was lessee OF Conev Island
Point from Gravesend for several years prior to
December, 1872. When his lease expired q ten
years. lease OF the Point was put up at
auction by the Gravesend authorities. Conner
SAIL Robert Furey, Frank Swift and Charles
J. Dodge entered into an agreement that
they were to purchase the lease and that Conner
aaiI was to have three-lourths interest in it,
Furey bid III the lease Tor s6,7so and Gomersali
gave him his check Tor S4575. Furey failed to pay
the lease, and the lease OF the Point was again
offered at auction, without GOmersallis knowledge.
Turey, Swift 81 Dodge bid the lease in. Conner
sail has brought suit to compel them to allow him
q three-fourths interest IN the transaction. The
DEFENDANTS say that the check given by plaintlfi
was protested. Decision reserved.