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The New York herald., 1874-07-07
THE BEAN SMUGGLING CASE.

The rather complicated Bean smuggling case was
summed up in the United States District Court at
Trenton yesterday. Mr.. Stanley, OF New York,
speaking for the defence, closed by submitting the
following points to be charged to the jury
Ffrst-That the claimant was entitled to a yer.
dict.
Ths being refused
Second-That the government is not entitled In
any event, to recover upon the second count OF
the Information on the fourth section OF the act OF
1866
7hfrd-That there is no evidence that the goods
were imported contrary TO law.
F0ur'th-That neither the alleged statements OF
Mr.. Howell and Mr.. Livingstone their acts,
are evidence against Bean, unless the jury find
that he authorized the acts.
Fir1ha--That If the jury find tnat there was In
fact, no examination OF the goods by the surveyors
was signed or sworn TO by Bean relating TO SAID
goods and that n the Officers retained them ia
their control up 70 the time OF their seizure, the
claimant Is entitled to verdict
.StIU-Tbat the goods in question, on the undis-
puted evidence In the case, were taken from the
Russia and placed upon the dock for examination,
under permit from the Collector and Naval Offcer
the forty-sixth section Act OF Marcn 4 i77g. and
that an unloading from the vessel OF merchandise
brought by passenger as his baggage, for the
purpose of such examination, is not such an un.
loading az Will work forfeiture OF the goods
Seceatt-fhat In this case TO entitie the govern
meat to verdict the jury must find an actual un-
loading Of the goods IN question within the mean.
ing OF the Act OF March ., 1899, and without any
permit from the Collector and Naval Ofrcer.
EtgfH-That II the goods were marked by the
direction OF surveyor Howell, with the Intent
upon his part OF opening and examining them, or
otherwlse dlsposing OF them, according to law, If
a cIalmant appeared for them. and II they con-
tinue TO be within his custody or control when
searched, the claimant is entitled to a verdict.
NtnW-lnat az the time OF the importation OF
these goods, there was no law in force requiring
entry OF merchandise az the Custom House, and
before the goods should be sent TO pubic store, or
within one year after their arrival
7eath-That no forfeiture Of goods is incurred by
the acts OF a mere stranger. even wnen the owner
had no control, - WORK a forfeiture In this case
the jury must nnd the goods 10 have been !anded
with the consent or cOnnvance OF the claimant, or
oy that Of some persons employed or trusted by
Inn.
Elecenn,--In case the Jury should agree upon
verdict for the United states, TO suomlt to the
Jury and charge that the landing OF the goods was
not done Will an actual intent on his part to de-
fraud the United states, aud TO require rom the
Jury specific finding upon this proposition.
Mr.. keasbey, Ior the government, followed with
a lengthy argument after which the case was ad-
journed over TO Wednesday, wnen u viii be given
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| creased but each time was regularly notified BY
the proper officers In Washington. Still another

creased, but each time was regularly notlned oy
the proper officers In Washington. still another
case, In which
A GALLANT VETERAN HAS BEEN FLEECED,
is that OF Adam Wolf. likewise resloenS OF
Newark, who served three years IN tne Iniro new
Jersey volunteers and was wounded IN acVon.
He, too was shorn of portion OF his paltry PEN
sion OF $3 per month His payments nave also
been made through the Trenton agency on tue
certificate OF each pensioner Is the printed ssaes
ment in the body Of the paper that mo SALE trans.
fer or mortgage OF any description whatever OK
the whole or any part OF the pension payable IN
virtue OF this certca.e Is OF any legal or bihaihg
Iorce against either the pensiOner or the United
states" The cases above oited are only samples
OF thousands, 1t is believed IL Is said that
many poor widows Of soldiers are victimized
and swnded in the same way. speaking of the
matter yesterday, the HERALD's informant said,
with deep feeling, ave have no means OF ascer-
tanning to what extent this contemplate swind-
ling Is carried on but II the HERALD VIII only come
to our aid and mass its columns IN our behalf we
have no tear but the proper authorities at wash
ington will fuily investigate the matter redress
our grievances and punish the petty pllerers Who
ever tnev are." The papers In the case OF Ruder
and others are preparing and Will be sent to the
national capital as soon as ready, to-day or to-
morrow 1t Is stated that there Is mich indigna-
ton felt over the matter in veteran circles IN New
Jersey and elsewhere.
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
FIFTY-sBVENIH STREET POLICE COURT.
A Bogus Detective and an Alleged
Blackma fler.

A young man named Andrew Kelly was placed
al the bar, before Judge Murray, by Detective
John MCGOWAN, Nineteenth precinct, on charge
OF blacKmalIng and representing himself as de.
rective. He is the person who was with the late
william Mccormick, the victim OF hydrophobia,
when he was bitten, as alleged, by ornde dog
belonging TO william Mason, OF No. 305 East Forty
ninth street. This same dog made an attempt TO
bite another man who was passing along the side
walk a few days ago, and crowd gathered.
who called Tor the Immediate execution
OF the dog. Kelly came up and, showing a badge
Of some KIND. represented that ne was detective.
He advised Mason, VINO was much terrified, to give
the man some money and IL would be ''al right"
one dollar and sixty cents was given to Kelly, who
then took the that had been bitten into neigh
boring liquor store and treated him and others.
The following morning he sent Tor Mason and,
showing him two papers that he said were war
rants, threatened TO arrest him II he did not give
him more money. Mason refused and gave the
matter into the hands OF the police. The accused
waived an examination and was committed for
trial at the Special Sessions without bail.
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS.

Coroner whitehin held an inquest yesterday in
the case of the child Morris J. Smith, who was shot
In the heart and instantly killed on July on North
Sixth street, Williamsburg, by a grocer named Nc
Sweeney, a full account Of which has already been
published in the HERALD. After searching investi-
cation and large amount OF testimony being taken
the jury rendered the following verdict 1--WE the
jury find that Morris J. Smith came his death by
hemorrhage resulting from pistol shot fired from
a pistol IN the hands OF James McSweeney. in
further find that the death OF Morris j. Smith was
caused by the criminal recklessness of John Nc
Sweeney firing Said pistol SHOT, McSweeney was
then committed by the Coroner to await the action
OF the Grand Jury
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New Plea for the Dog.

From the Sacramento Daily Union, June 27,l
Schweiniurth, the famous botanist, and one OF
the most recent and thorough explorers OF Gen.
tral Africa alter coming in contact with all man
ner or people, rom cannibais upward. including
every intermediate grade, lays IL down as a rule
to regulate the Judgment OF races, that about In
proportion as dogs are respected and well treated
by tribe, the men and women recede from the
revolving condition OF cannibasm. He saws,
whenever he encountered tribe in which the
dogs were kindly cared for as domestic animals,
he was sure to hnd the people Of superior intei-
gence as barbarians, and rather advanced In the
arts Of living ana Of industry. But whenever be
came into a region where they raised dogs for
their hesh, and ate 1t as they did the esh OF other
or such as had but recently emerged IRON that hor-
rid practice. IL Is but fair to add that the
eminent scientist is himself a warm friend OF the
dog.
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS,
Opening OF the July Term-The Case of
the Mayor and the Ex-Police Commis-
S1Oners.

Before Judge Sutherland.
The July term Of The General Sessions was
opened yesterday morning, His Honor City Judge
Sutherland presiding The first business in order
was the empanelhng Of the Grand Jury which
was speedily Effected Mr.. Hugh Auchincloss was
chosen TO act as foreman. Judge Sutherland
charged them upon the usual topics prescribed by
the statute, and III conclusion said I'll am not
aware Of any matter OF sufficient pubic interest OF
any alleged crime or matter TO authorize me 70
depart from this usua. stereotype mode Of charp.
ing Grand Jury. | hope and believe that crime
may be said 70 be on the decrease and am sure
IRON information which derived from the
minutes OF the Clerk OF this Court mat shere
never has been q year where so many convictions
have been had hope your session will not be a
long one this warm weather-probaby not more
than two weeks.n
1t was supposed by some that HIS Honor ir
charging the Grand Jury, might aiiude TO the
action OF the Mayor in reappOlntiug the depose d
Police Commissioners and request the Grand In
guest TO inquire INTO the matter; but Judge Suth-
erland did not make the slightest alusiOn TO tnis
exciting topic. Before and after the Grand Jury
were sworn IL it was noticeable that Mr. Wingate,
who was one OF the counsel engaged In the prose.
cution OF Commissioners Gardner and Charnok,
was engaged IN earnest conversation with District
Attorney Phelps inside the bar, contendpg that
under d certain section Of the charter the Grand
Jury could indict the Mayor for maiadmin!stra-
ton. 50 ar as could he learned Mr.. Phelps was
nop-committal upon the subject, and ~ remains 20
De seen whether the Grand Jury VIII feel IL 10 De
tbeif duty 10 investigate the matter.
Inc iOuowng are the names OF the gentlemen
who compose the Grand Jury Hugh Aucnncloss,
foreman, George W. Johnson, George Law, Jr. ;
Adam q. Martin, Lawson NJ Feier, Richard
Heather Louis sperng. Joseph Frank, Emory
Rider, Gustayus A. eacchi, Joseph J. Bartett,
Henry u: Stets0n, Leopold EidItz George "
Ryerson, William H. RICHARDSON. James l.. Eastie,
Gordon NJ. Burnham, Mortz Cohn William H. Bar
more, George H. swords CALVIN s. Kncx VaIen.
tine Brusa, George VI. Leventrlii.
Pleas of Guilty OF Larceny and Bur-
gIary.
Thomas Murphy who on the 9TH Of June stole
q wooden box containing 500 worth OF tea, the
property of George II. Bosch, pleaded guilty to an
attempt at grand larceny. similar plea was
accepted from Henry Wallace, who on the 2e.n
of June stole clothing valued at 500, the property
Oj Elford DlckerLlun
Carrie Mitchell, ind1oted for stealing a watch
and chain worth sl1c from the person OF James
Bourne, pleaded guilty tc an attempt to commit
the offence.
John brown pleaded guilty 70 an attempt at
bnrglsV " the tlIa .degree, lle charge Pesng
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
sw1NDLINa TIE NATIONS DEFENDERS

Petty Frauds on New Jersey Pen.
sioners-An investigation Dema nded.
While postmasters appointed for political ser.
vices rendered, and pension agents ditto are
wont to preach about how inordinately big their
love is for those gallant fellows who, during
the dark days of the late unfortunate civil
strife IN this country, threw themselves into
the deadly breach for the preservation
Of the Union, it would appear that some OF these
abe-bodied, lusty-lunged stipendiares OF the gov
ernment are nothing loath to turning dishonest
penny at the expense OF the poor wounded pen.
soners. From facts which came yesterday to the
knowledge OF HERALD representative, it seems
that for many years past in some cases as many as
eight and nine years, the brave boys in blue who
through their heroism compelled Uncle sam TO
donate pensions to them, had their paltry pit
tances pared off in the process OF transmission from
the United States Treasury to their hands but by
whom IS not yet definitely known though some
lana SHARKS In the pension offices would
seem to be the shavers. In Newark recently, before
Judge Hermann lse, notary public, appeared
Charles Ruder, veteran, who served as private
in the Third Rhode Island regiment, VINO pro-
uuced certificate dated department OF The In
terror, Washington, d. c., November 2, 1868" and
signed -. p Upsnur, Secretary OF the Interior, =
which sets forth that the sad Charles Ruder Is en-.
titled TO receive pension Of IS per month This
Ruder makes oath that he mas been receiving only
$40 per quarter, why or wherefore he knows not,
For nine wears he has been subjected to THIS
pairing OF OF his pension, process which he and
MS rleDds declare TO be nothing more or less than
"A PETTY GOVERNMENT swINDLE."
Ruder Is German, ana now finds that he has
peen receipnng for The iull amount While only
receiving the lesser His payments have been
made through the United States Pension Agency
at Trenton. Another case OF similar character,
the particulars o! which have come to the
HERALD's notice, IS that OF Captain Caspar Cess,
VINO % resides on the corner OF Broome street and
Nluety- PpnnsVly1nlD
was badly wounded at the battle OF Fredericks-
burg. so that one leg IS useless. He was given
pension OF Sl6, but, instead OF receiving that
amount, mas, Tor years past, by some
hocus pocus arrangement IN the pension
agency ofice In Philadelphia, been receiving
only SO per month, he says. Captain
Geiss declares that when he drew the ATTENTION
OF the PENSION Agent TO the discrepancy the
excuse given was that the pension had peen re-
duced by the government IL IT has, the captain
has never been notified property. lie THINKS the
excuse Is nlmsy, and cites the case p! captain
julius Stommell, late OF the volunteer and regular
armies, who was wounded thrice, once at Gettys.
burg Stommeu had 1ls pAy reancea and then In
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
JUBILANT GERMANS IN NEWARK.

The Schuetzenfesters In Their Glory.
Yesterday was great day among the German
residents OF Newark ana other points in New Jer-
sey, the occasion being the grand opening and con-
tinuation Of the first annual schuetzenest at the
new Schuetzen Park, on south Orange avenue. In
the forenoon there was fine procession OF shoot
ing and singing societies. Among these were the
Jersey City Schuetzen Corps, the Schuetzen Grueth
veren, the Landwehr verein, the Heivetia. Ger
mania, Maennerchor and Aurora singing societies
and Others The shooting for prizes, worth In al
about S., ,OoO began about one O'Clock. during the
afternoon and evening immense crowds OF citizens
thrOuged the park. The festival will rot close
until Tonight, when there will be grand display
OF fireworks.
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
BROOKLYN MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

Meeting OF the AIdermen-The Mayor
and the Board OF City Works.
At yesterdays meeting OF the Brooklyn Board OF
Aldermen communication was received from
Mayor Hunter, vetoing a resolution passed by the
Common Council on June 22 approprlating
$2So0o0 for the expenses OF the Water Department
OF the Board OF City Works for 1875.
The veto was referred TO the Water and Drainage
Committee.
resolution permitting the use OF dummies ior
propelllng cars on the Atlantic Avenue RalIroad
from Flatbush avenue TO East New York was
adOpfed
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
A Cure of HYdrOphOhia.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The following ''cure of hydrophobian was given
to me several years since by the widow OF an
eminent physician. do not know what virtue
there is in IT, but give it for the benefit OF any who
may be induced to try it,
Drink of the scutearia or scullcap tea-mede as
strong as good table tea-half pint III the morn
lng-lastlng--to DE taken two mornings, and miss
the tniid. for forty days; one dose or flower OF
sulphur once week; eat nothing greasy or salt
Drink no Kind oi sprltuous liquor III the stipulated
time, keep clear ron wetting the ieet especially,
or damp winds, eat soda crackers and rice bolled
with clear water. Mllkwarm water to drink.
Abstain from all other eating and drinking.
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
WAS He MISTAKEN2

Edward O'Donnell. Of No. Canal street, was az.
saulted late ON sunday night on Avenue B by three
men, who robbed him of $25. He met Ofncer
Smith, Of the Eleventh precinct, and pointed out
10 him three men whom he charged with commit
ting the outrage. 1hey were arraigncd before
Justice Bixby, at Essex Market, and produced tes-
tmony OF excellent character. Counsellor Boyer.
appeared on behalf Of the prisoners and demanded
al examination. The complainant himself was in
toxcated at the time, and as counsel claimed, was
unable 10 identity with certainty any of the ac.
cused. The defendants were detained .or further
examination.
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THE C0UR rs.
Wife Divorced Eor
Cruel Treatment.
A Disgusting Case of Emigr Ant
Swindling.
EmpanelIing the Grand Jurytin Gen.
eral Sessions.

julius Hahn, Keeper OF lager beer saloon at
No. 205 East Seventy-sixth street. was Yesterday
committed by United States COMMISSIONER Still
well for selling hquor without paypng the govern.
ment special tax,
The application TO admit 20 bail Valentine
Gleason, one OF the parties charged with being
Implicated Ia the New York Central Railroad bond
forgeries, which was to have been disposed OF
yesterday in Supreme Court Chamo oers, before
Judge Lawrence. was postponed TIL to-day.
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
MARINE COURT.

Business for July and August, 1874.
For July and August, 1874, the following regula.
lions VIII be observed:-
Chambers open every day from loA. NJ. to P. NJ.
for ex parte business
Litlgated motions will be heard between the
same hours every day excepting Tuesdays and
Fridays. On these Two days Tuesdays and Fri
days jury trials will be had IN Part l. commencing
at 10 A. NJ. and ending when the last case on the
day calendar is finished.
MAURICE J. POWER Clerk.
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COMMON PLEAs-sPEC1AL TERM.
Decisions

Bv Judge Van Brunt
ONein vs. Byrnes; Harrison vs. Harrison.-See
memorandums.
In the Matter &C., Keny-Referred TO F. A..
Landon.
Drlnnen VS.. Murray-Motion to confirm
referees report granted.
BY Judge Loew.
In the Matter &C. McManus vs. SInE.-Motion
denied without costs. see memorandum.
Frederick, Executor, vs.. shelton. Jr.-Motion to
open default granted, with .lo costs TO plaintiff to
Abide event.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT AT SING SING.

youth named David Ryder, aged fourteen,
while attempting to get on board Huison River
Railroad train at sing Sing yesterday morning, fell
under the Wheels which passed over one OF his
nether lmos, crushing " In such a horrible man.
ner as 70 necessitate immediate amputation. IL 10
th0pGlt Wat the o0y canQot snrYiye the ahOck.
The New York herald., 1874-07-07
A DECISION.
From the Utica Herald.

ITTUTI JttNu
The verdict rendered by direction Of Judge Wal
lace In favor OF the Central Railway Company was
Tor 1894, ,002 50. Counsel Tor the government took
exceptions and was allowed sixty days IN which 10
prepare the same. The case VII! be taken 10 the
-HAlteQ states supreme Court.
The New York herald., 1874-07-07

sion of the sermon the remains, followed by
large number Of carriages, were taken to Green-
wood Cemetery.
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BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS
SUPREME COURT-SPECIAL TERM.
Decisions,

Decisions.
BY Judge Donohue
Kennedy VS.. Brandon.-Judgment for the plain
tin.
BY Judge Van Brunt.
Hunter vs.. Calyin.-See memorandum.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Oct. l, ls74.-Prces
to-day for Beef Cattle ranged follows: Best R""uns
at O0a$s 25 generally rated first quality at 75a$5Qe
medium to good fair quality at 50aS4 Co., ordinary
thin Steers Oxen apd Cows at 00a$3 so; inferior a
lowest grades of Cattle 0oa0 co.. general average OF
the market to-day 81 2; extreme range OF the prices
OOa$6 25 Most of the sales were from 90 to IS 90
per 100 pounds
Cows-There is a good demand for Mich Cows,
which are rather scarce and higher at 5aS50 head
Veais are selling at 6a7Ac per Id, and IN go0d de-
mand at these figures.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-We quote Sheep at 4a5Ac, pei
fb gross Stock Sheep 00a$3 SO per head. Lambs "a
SO so per head as to quality.
HoGs-We quote at 25a$10 IS per b net.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Oct. Beef Cattle
3d. 90 extra s. 90: Sheep 4c a5A Lambs ASH pei
head Hogs 5Oas9, per 100 TBS, and Cows and Calves
25a$50.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET Oct, 1.-sales OF
Cattle at O0a5 u.s. Sheep to SIC per III gross Lambs
500 to 81 90 per head Hogs from s00aSJ0o Cows and
Calves 25a$5o
RICHMOND CATTLE MANKET, Oct. l.--Cattle com
mon to extra sold at 00a$ 550par cwt gross Sheep
sold at lass gross Hogs at 5oa6,7 Is net and Veas al
5aS13 per head.
BALTIMORE HORSE AND MULE MARKET.-The horse
and mule market has been unusually dull Gu.
ring the past week. The market is overstocked
with horses OF all classes and their owners 90 not
look for any great change in the prices or demand
until next spring. There are number OF fine green
and broken mules upon the market, but no demand
for them at present. Prices range from 800 to 800
pair,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08
LOCAL..

TyoTIcE TO DELISouENTs.-We repeat the No'ioe
heretofore given that the accounts due us on DOORS
for subscription, advertising and job work. mast ne
settled up. We intend to have it done without 1all
We mean to see whether men will read newspaper
for years and then try and evade paying for it, ana
have advertising and job work done at our expense
SOLELY We will let this reasonable request stand
until the st of January, next, and after that time
the unsettled accounts will be placed in the hands
OF an officer for collection. We have no idea OF
working four years for nothing We intend to col
lect what is due us, if there is any way possible to
do it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-10-08

! AN HONEST MAN GoNE.-peter Jndenan-
dencc Ktrtz is no more Lies titful feyer''
cea ;ed with him on last Thursday about noon.
and Oh the following day the remains OF our
old acquaintance were conveyed to their last
resting place in Thorlrose Cemetery. We had
known Pete for a number of wears, he hav-
Ing rolled the forms while we pulled the press
in the Vindieator office, when r. w. Steven
son was proprietor twenty-seyen years ago
since then we have encountered many vicissi-
tudes of fortune; experienced changes in ali
the relations Of life buffeted it's storms and
basked in its smiles; seen the lovely flowers of
affection fade away, and go down into the
tomb have struggled and failed and struggled
On and .conquered-have met false and true
fcl life, we have never known more honest
man than Peter Independence Kurtz He was
constitutionaly honest and truthful Ills ma
ture repul;ed temptation Discrimination, or
falsehood, and whatever else might be said of
him, no man, living or dead, could say that
Peter Kurtz ever did dishonest act.
He was eccentric and singular. He had read
INV, SefVeu ~ 1le tsllOIlllSS business, ana IN q
printing office, and was as familiar with the
words Of the sacred writings as any one we
have ever met. His memory was remarkably
tenacious as to facts and dates, and his mind
an encyclopedia of unwrittep LEGAL events end
history. He met life rs philesepher-ney
complaining because Of poverty or misfortune
-and 10 all appearances, was as happy and
contented in his sometimes scanty and UMPIRE
possessing apparel, as those who passed him
by, arrayed in 'spurple and fine linen.'' The
harmlessness of his life was attested by the u
Universal kind feeling shown him, and whenever
he issued the prospectus for his ssCatamount
and Funny Boy" a little paper he occasional
ly published, almost every body subscribed for
a copy, as indicative OF their friendship for
Pete" He was born and lived during his
entire life i'll S.aunton, and at the time of his
death, was about go years of age. The clods
OF the Valley rest upon no more harmless and
honest man than Peter Independence Kurtz.
Peace to his ashes,