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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-17
AMERICAN HUMOR.
WHAT RRyT SAYS OF 1.-THE WEST AMI
SOUTH CREATE rHn CHARACTERISTICS HUsol

WHAT RRyT SAYS OF 1.-THE WEST AND
SOUTH CREATE rHn cHAELrrEHrsTSc HUlsoH
OF AMERICA.
At recent lecture in New York, Bret
Harte spoke of american Humor and
Humorists." The Tribune gives an account
of the lecture, from which this extract is
taken: At the risk of being called unpatri-
olis he should essay to prove that our later
American humorists are not so much purely
American as they are modern; that they
stand in legitimate succession to their early
English brethren; that, in fact, there is
nothing new in their humor except the form
that Richard Steele, had he lived in DAN
bury, might have edited the Danbury News
and that our young friend Bailey, had he
lived in Temple Bar days, might have
written US amusingly of the infelicities of
the London life, as he has of the average
Connecticut householder. 1t is only the
conditions that are new. The humOrist re-
mains unchanged. He is simply an observ-
er; and it is because he is unchanged, be-
cause he is old fashioned, because, even in
a republican country, he is the most tremen-
duous conservative and aristocrat that
we know of. carrying his calm,
or progress, that he is an OBJ
server. All, my friends, added the speaker,
the fashion of true humor never changes.
Here the lecturer, to make his meaning still
clearer gave his readers an idea of the gen.
esis of that peculiar literature which Eng
lishmen were the first to recognize as Amer
lean huInor, glancing rapidly at the charac-
teristics OF the earlier American writers,
who at best only introduced English humor,
and at the most laudable specimens of their
humor, which was musty and had the hor-
rible creak of the snuff-boX in it. 1t was not
yankee or an American citizen who first
invented yankee humor and gave il place
In American literature, but an Engli5bman.
Judge Halliburton of her msiesty's colonies,
first detected how much shrewd sagacity
and dry humOr, and even poetry-were hid
den under the grotesque exterior Of Sam
Slick. TWAS about this time that the yankee
peddler stepped to the front with speech
and action that were at once recognized as
characteristic. Later, James Russell Low
ell saw his capacity and quietly
adopted him to voice his own wit, and
may be said to have recast him in the re-
filming crucible of his own fancy. Howbeit.
he is now almost forgotten, while it was
only few days ago that his sayings were
quoted by every one. Mr.. Harte gave to
the south and west the honor of creating
and expressing that humor that is most
characteristic of the life and habits of
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THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Among conditions of servitude, and in
the habits of an inferior race, there sprung
up humor as distinct, original, perfect
and rare as any that ever lowered under
the most benifeent circumstances of race
and culture, and though it was a humos
having for its expression the most ephem-
eral form, oral rather than written,
vet it had abided since the birth
of the nation and VIII abide
when past and present conditions shall have
passed away. Sketching briefly the history
ofthat earlier humor which had, singularlv
enough, no place in enduring Anne rican Ill
erature, CHANGING for a moment at the era of
practical looking, the lecturer paused to ex-
anime those forces which for the last twenty
years had been slowly shaping the humor-
Gus literature of the land, showing the entire
and radical change which they have under
gone, calling, to be witness, the altered
department and pretensions of the press,
mentioning few of the names more promi-
nent as shaping the humor of the nation,
and, finally, coming down rapidly to the ia
miliar humOrists at present and late years
with the announcement that American hui
NOR blossomed with Artemus Ward. He
never led, but was always in the line
of popular sentiment or satire. Much
of his methods of POPULARITY were the half
humorous slang of the people. He. eontri-
buted no single figure to American literature
but his own character of Snowman, and it
was even doubtful if that figure, irresistible
as it was, bore any resemblance, save in q
kind of business shrewdness, to any Ameri-
can type. The civil war, which found him
at the summit of his popularity never
touched his sympathy, and it closed his
career of fame. His success in England was
a surprise, even to his warm friends. He
wrote to me, said the lecturer, that the first
night of his appearance it was a toss-up
whether he would be arrested after the lee
ture, or be invited to dinner. He added
with that delicious, because half unconscious
satire: "Heads wont" [Laughterl But
the war brought to the front two satirists
of singular power-Orpheus G.. Kerr and
Petroleum. V. Nasty. There was truth
but no nationality in "The Mackere
Brigade" of Kerr, and in this instance we
find something still wanting, for we see his
writings passing into oblivion. Nasty wa:
more fortunate in his selections of character
and, later yet, we meet the pleasant philoso
ply of that humorous Poor Richard-Josl
Billings-and the DaHbury News man, and
also Mark Twain, who, as the most orig
inal humorist America has ever produced
stands alone. [Applsuse.l Perhaps, con.
cluded the lecturer, our humorist is still t.
come. Laughter is apt to make US doublN
serious afterward. We do not care to hay,
our humorist always turning up, like
prize-hghter after each round, still smiling
but the coming man will not find his wei
come less warm for this. He will know tina
the nation which laughs so easily has still ,
capacity tor deep feeling.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
THE JBoPARD1zED CHURCH AT ORANGE.

Bishop Corrigan has issued another circular ap-
peal to the churches OF his diocese in relation to
the jeopardized St Johns church at Orange. He
is thankful that during the past week the indebt-
edness Of the church has been diminished 500, 600
This reduction is due chiefly to the Kindness of Its
creditors, who, in order to facilitate the OF
the church, have generously waived a large por-
ton OF their own claims. 1t is hoped that the
other creditors, who have not yet been heard from
Will be able TO initiate and rival this encouraging
example. The Bishop, however wants not only
the interest on the great debt provided for but
the principal reduced that the church
can Itself carry the remainder and uti-
mateiy throw 1t aside, 100. He recommends
that subscription committees be organized
In the several parishes to receive other larger
sums than are likely to be given to this cause in
ordinary sabbath collection. II the diocese
could raise $4,000 the work would be done, as the
balance could be carried by the parish. One church
in Newark (St James), has already pledged So, 900
If necessary. We have sevepty-one churches
with resident pastors, besides missions. 1t IL ev-
dent that this sum could be raised in proportion
ate amounts in q short time, and In that way the
work would be accomplished. The method the
Bishop suggests, Judging from experience will be
attended by the happest results in every parish
OF the diocese there are open hands and generous
hearts that will not miss what Is thus given for
Gods glory, and who, IL they feel the sacrifice
they are making, will be rewarded by the very
feeling that they are making sacrfnce for God.
This circular letter Is to be read In all the Churches
OF the diocese to-day, and the response WILL no
doubt be prompt and generous.
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ing did not amount in all $780, and the practice was
discontinue when Judge Bosworth said II was illegal
King case which Captain hyatt got 500 for the
dumpng witness said that he did not propose 70 DO the
committees business that they had any isut TO nnd
with Captain Hyatt the best thing they could 90 was 10
King made formal complaint against against. Cap,
charge against him. In regard to the diiierenes
OF 500 500 between the scow report and the INSPECTORS
report the amount received being 10 that amount less
than what the city had to pay or witness sau 'nst e
shrinkage the great ana tne Inspec-
tors reports would therefore be proportionateiy less
In North River ard sixty fifth street; heard state,
Captain rhorne that he had sent to the place all
the stuff that he {wltness) could take.
Witness asked questions by captain inorhe anu
they disagreed entirely TO the fac the latter saying
that II necessary TO dsconnue as the stun sbouo
roach upon Mr.. DURYEA'S neighbor l.,
MIR. Picard xamined-Had been instrumental IN
bringing Mr.. Pigeon before Commissioner Smith.
Thorne here asked Mr. Pigeon the latter mad
ever applied him in regard to the lng in OF the pa
and Mr. Pigeon said he had not but Mr. Pigeon then
again stated he had done everything consistent with
self respect before the Commissioners 10 get the dumping
his and had taiie Mr.. Pigeon stated further
that would have cost much less to MI IN ms basin tnan
did TO III in Mr. Charcks dock he wished to state,
however that Mr. Charlick not in the board room
when applica ton was made TO the Commission -.
Isaac J. Barrett clerk in the Comptrolers once est
fed that the Cleaning Department sent in TO the
Comptrolers Office only the record OF the money re-
ceiyed and not the money itself.
Attorney General Barlow made correction 70 the
effect that the appropriation for 1873 instead Oh pehs
81 10000 was $l,4 80
The committee then adjourned to Monday morn
ing, At ten O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
THE COURTS.
The King-O'Neill Tragedy---Only
Eight Jurors Obtained.
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.
A Stage Company Mulct in Damages
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

Yesterday Martin Saco who had been indicted
tor peddling unstamped cigars was discharged on
his own recognizance by Commissioner Shields,
the District Attorney consenting.
yohn S. Wood, cook Of the American ship Nellie
Ware, who had been charged by the Captain,
George Asbbury, with refusing to do duty on late
voyage OF the vessel from Rio to this port held
yesterday by Commissioner Shields to await the
action Of the Grand jury. The defendant admitted
that he refused to do duty. but stated that the
Captain wanted him to perform work of an objec-
honabe nauure-that he required him TO make
clam chowder for twenty men out of twenty-five
clans and q pint OF clam juice, ana that he had
also commanded him to feed and wait upon his
tthe Captain'sl dog. This is the defendants ver-
sion OF the affair and 1t will be for the Grand Jury
to say whether they believe 1t or not.
A suit has been commenced In the United states
Circuit Court by Charles Morton against Henry U.
Jarrett and Henry G. Palmer, lessees Of Nibios
Garden. The action is Drought by plaintiff against
the defendants TO recover from them a sum OF
$50 600 as damages. which the plaintiff alleges he
has sustained in consequence OF an imputed breach
of contract. Mr.. Morton says in his bill OF COM
plaint that he made a contract with the defend
ants TO engage an opera Boune Company, OF which
Miss soldene was TO be the principal artistic. The
company were, according to this engagement, TO
produce al Niblo's "Genevieve de Brabant," "Fleur
de Lsn "L'oriel" and "Chnperic," and the plaintiff
charges he has sustained great loss by reason OF
having made engagements with members OF the
Opera Bouhe Company, they having had to cancel
other engagements and the plaintiff having taken
passages for the company on board the Cunard
steamer Java. The defence, it appears, is, that
the plaintiff was telegraphed to in England, al
most Immediately after the contract had been
made for the purpose OF having it cancelled, on
the ground that, II the arrangement were carried
Dut according to its terms 1t would result in loss
to both parties in consequence OF the panic pre-
FAILING at the time In financial matters in New
York.
The stenographers Warburton, Bonynge Tn
Aerhiil obtained verdict yesterday, in the Court
Of Common Pleas, for $1,000 against Gideon }.
Tucker, for taking testimony in the Jumel will
sase which counsel had declined to pay.
In the Price divorce suit, in which Walter W.
Price, the brewer, plaintiff, and c. Bril- get
Price, otherwise Bridget Talon, was defendant,
tried at Lake George, Judge Landon ordered de-
cree dissolving the plaIntifr's marriage with the
defendant reserving for future consideration the
question as to the custody OF the children.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
KINGS COUNTY susaoesIs's COURT.
Last Weeks Record.

Before Surrogate Veeder.
Wills admitted.-Josephus Buck, George II.
Taylor and William NJ. Telor, all OF the city OF
Brooklyn.
Letters OF administration were granted on the
estates OF the following named deceased PERSONS
viz Hannah Lindley, OF the town OF New
Utrecht; Alexander Hall. James J. Acneson. Henry
Sehafer Euphenia, A. j. Haley, Nette Ruttig, Mary
Ann Wallis Lucy Eddy, Sophia A. Noyes, William
Rooedee, Annie Gustavson, Junins z; Morel and
Charles p. Allen, all OF the city OF Brooklyn
tates OF Eugenia Kennon, Annette kennon and
Richmond Kennon to Ann Kennon, their mother; ;
of Mary l. Molr and Edwin F. MOir to William W.
Cotton; OF Louisa q. smith, Lottie V. Smith, VIII
liam H. smith and Joseph A. Smith to Elizabeth J.
W. schneider to George w. Schneider, their iather
OF Robert Ref TO August Schumann, OF Josephine
Wagner TO John Wagner, all OF the county OF Kings
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THE KING-ONEILL TRAGEDY.
Only Eight Jurors Obtained-Line of the
Defence.
Before Judge Brady.

btlOrt JuuRe
The work OF procuring jury in the trial OF James
G. King for the alleged murder OF Anthony F.
D'Neill, now in progress in the Court OF Oyer and
Terminer, before Judge Brady, is getting along
Eery slowly. Out of the extra panel Of 100 jurors
ordered for yesterday only forty-seven answered
10 their names. All OF these were examined, the
Ormula OF questions being the same as heretofore.
While many have already, from reading the accounts
Of the homicide in the papers, formed such decided
opinions in the that it would take very strong
evidence to remove the Impressions thus formed,
and while one Juror went so lar as to say
that he thought the OF wiful murder
and that the prisoner should be made an example
Of, by far the greater majority were set aside
through distrust OF the plea OF temporary insanity
rhe name OF the addi ional Juror obtained yester-
day was Serville J. Delano, jeweller. No. ~ Sew
enth street. The Jurors were ordered by Judge
Brady to be kept N charge OF officers at the Aston
House over to-day. II any one, however, has
pressing business at home requiring MS attention
he will be allowed TO transact it under the surve
lance OF an officer. The jurors are also allowed to
attend church II they desire. Meantime new
panel has been ordered Tor Monday, and IL is eX-
pected that one two days more Will serve TO
complete the jury. Thus far the prosecution have
used eleven peremptory challenges, and the
defence fifteen, they being allowed thirty peremp-
tory challenges on side. The case VIII be opened
by Mr.. John o. Mott, VINO has done the principal
work OF preparing the case thus far. He has pro-
cured mass OF testimony touching hereditary
insanity In the family, and upon this branch of
the case will be submitted the testimony OF
medical experts. II is understood that a portion
of the evidence tending to show insanity will be
the wandering, restless life OF the prisoner. Born
In New Jersey, and though young man, he is said
10 have roamed over good portion Of the globe,
having spent part OF his time in California,
some in the Sandwich Islands, some in London
and in various cities OF Continental Europe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
COURT Of cuxxuN plEAs-TaAl TEHw-pM1 2.


"A stage Company Mulct In Damages.
Before Judge J. F. Daily.
Sarah Disney was riding in a Broadway and
Madison avenue stage, and at the corner OF
Twentysecond street, while on the step, in the act
OF angnting, the driver, as alleged, started his
horses, throwing her violently on the pavement
She was picked up insensibe and removed to the
Gilsey House, where she renamed for
some time unconscious. The fall injured
one OF her eyes, produced a hernia and
induced general nervous prostration She brought
suit for $4,000 damages against the stage
company. The latter denied any negligence, and
the driver testified that he did not start the stage
until alter the plaintiff had stepped on the side
walk. notwithstanding this adverse testimony
verdict OF 81, 600 was given TO the plaintiff.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01

The Public Park Commissioners have prepared
memorial to the Legislature to the effect that not
only the plan OF all surface improvements to be
made on the streets and avenues bounding all
public parks north OF Fiftyelghth street, in tue
city, should be designed and prescribed by the
Department OF Public Parks but that the cOnstruc-
ton and maintenance OF all regulating, grading,
paving, curbing and gutterlng and other improve
ments on such streets and avenues should be o.
dered by it. The Commissioners argue tnat COM
plete system should be observed in the laying out
of new roads aud avenues, so as to heighten the
effect Of park Improvements. They also claim
that botn works can be carried on more cheaply If
under one control.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
ToMBs POLICE COURT.
4 Sweet Transaction, with Bitter Re
anita.
Before Justice Bixby.

Before Justice BIXby.
Josiah Carpenter. OF the firm OF Carpenter Il
Richardson, OF No. 146 Reade street, was arraigned
yesterday on a charge OF obtaining goods under
false pretences. 1t appears from the affidavit Of
George W. Anderson, freight forwarder at pier
70 North River. that twenty.one barrels OF sIrup
had been sent by the steamer Manhattan from
Charleston 5. c., to Joseph Carpenter OF Proy-
dence, X. l., on the 2sth OF December, 1873, and
arrived here on the Sd OF January. 1874.
TN the day OF their arrival Anderson states that
the defendant, Carpenter, called on him, and said
ina. ne was the consignee and that he had con-
Guided not 10 let the goods go on to Providence,
Dut 10 dispose or them here. On the strength OF
carpenters statements Anderson permitted him
70 nave tne goods, which the prisoner Is supposed
70 nave disposed or as they could not be found.
ne was nelo III $4,000 BAN to await trial.
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am advised that at some more appropriate time
can establish by evidence that the accident took
place while IN the most honest discharge OF sup
posed desperate errand and In behalf OF public
security, and without the slightest intention on
my part that the pistol should explode its contents
when 1T did"
When the verdict had been recorded Coroner
WOitman by advice of Assistant District Attorney
Rollins, committed Leahy to the Tombs. without
bail, and he was taken in charge by an onicer ana
brought to the Centre street Castle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
Fatally injured In . SchOolroom-A
Rejected Certificate.

William Norton, a led, fourteen and half years
Of age died at HE home. No. 123 Washington street.
from rupture of the spleen and internal hem
orrhage, induced by fall on a bench in the public
school located at Nos. 81 and SO Greenwich street.
certificate OF death was given by DR.. McEwan, the
attending physician, but 1t was rejected by the
Board OF Health, who referred tue matter to Cor
oner Eickhof Tor investigation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
Killed by q Fall.

Coroner Croker was yesterday called to the
Morgue to hold an inquest on the body OF Catharne
Hays woman sixty five years Of age late Of No.
1877 Washington street. whose death, 1t is alleged,
resulted from injuries received by accidentally
falling down flight Of stairs at No. % Thames
street, where she had gone to visit some friends.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
Fatally Injured by Accident or Inten-
tiOnallY Beaten-A SuapictOus Case.

cay or two ago Coroner Eickhon received in
formation that Mr. Leonhart Kohlman, German,
nearly forty-fve years OF age, had some days pre-
viously been taken to his home, No. Is First ave.
nue., by the police, suffering from a fractured leg
and injuries to the head, and that Mr.. Kohlman
subsequently died from the effects OF the injuries
received. The idea conveyed to Coroner Eickhor
was that deceased had been purposely beaten by
the police or other persons and carried Off by the
police for treatment Coroner Eickhon and his
deputy DR.. Marsh, called at the house of deceased
and, on making inquiries, were told that ON " ed
nesday week he had been injured by falling on the
sidewalk. Mr. kohlman was attended by Drs
Broker and Riefe, who after his death, certified
that he died from endocarditis, rheumatism and
meningitis, and their certificate being accepted by
the Health Board the remains OF Mr.. Kohlman
were inferred before the Coroner arrived to pre-
vent IT. The doctors Will be summoned before the
Coroner for examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-01
Fatal Kerosene Oil Explosion.

Lawrence Whalen, little boy. five years OF age,
whose mother lives at No. 459 West Eighteenth ST.,
died yesterday Bellevue Hospital from the effects
OF burns. On the 2sth Of January last Mrs. Whaen
went out to work, leaving her three children at
home. Later in the day the little ones endeavored
TO kindle fire. and in doing so deceased took a
can OF Kerosene Oil and poured some Of 1t on the
fire, when the can instantly exploded and burned
him most irightfully death being the result.