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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
AN OFFsHooT OF THE LANCE CASE
Charge OF PeriurY.


Mathew Richardson was yesterday put upon his
trial In the United States Circuit Court, before
Judge Benedict, on an Indictment charging him
with having committed perjury while being exam
tned as witness for the defendant in the
now well known and frequently reported case
OF the United States VS.. Edward LANCE
who was convicted at recent term OF
the Court for embezzling nabags. Richardson
Is MI. Lange's coachman; and upon the trial OF
LANCE he swore that he went on the hayloft with
some OF the officers and informed them that several
of the bags found there were bags which had been
used for holding feed The evidence OF the mar
shas was the direct opposite OF thls-n fact, that
nothing whatever OF the kind took place. The mar.
shaIs were now called, and they repeated the testi-
mony they gave upon the LANCE trial. Mr.. Spencer,
counsel Tor defendant, stated to the Court That
some of the witnesses for the defendant had ex-
pressed fear that II they were to go upon the
dence of the officers the Assistant District Attor
ney, Mr.. Purdy, would cause them 10 be taken into
custody on charge OF perjury. This statement
led to wordy warfare between Mr. Purdy
and Mr.. spencer, which was only terminated by the
interpOsltlon OF the Judge VINO Is remarkable for
the order with which he conducts the proceedings
OF ms Court. witnesses testified that Rchar dSon
bore an excellent character, and that the marsnals
did not swear, upon the trial OF LANCE, that Rich
ards0n was hot with them upon the hay 10 until
he mad gwen his evidence as to the transaction
and conversation which took place there. Nine.
Demarest gave evidence to the effect that one OF
with him In the hay lott, swore, in the case of
LANCE that he tthe NarshaD had not been there
himself. Mrs. LANCE was also examined as wit
ness for the defence. She said that Richardson
accompanied the Marshal to the stable. This stable
was just under the hay lott. TIE further hearing
Of the case was adjourned Till tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
THE Waikiki NATIONAL BANK.

Ex-senator Graham Convicted OF EN-
bexzlement and demanded for SEM
tence.
Yesterday the trial OF ex-senator William NJ.
Graham who was indicted for embezzing SIS, 900,
the property OF the Waikiki National Bank, Of
which establishment he had been president, was
resumed in the United States Circuit Court, No. q
Chambers street. before Judge Benedict and the
Jury.
STATEMENT OF THE PRISONERS CoUNsEL-rHE CASE
LEFT TO THE COURT.
Mr.. William Fullerton OF counsel for the prisoner
said Your Honor, the duty which lawyer owes
to his client is performed when he has secured for
him fair and impartial trial. He must do that
for him at all hazards. even though in performance
OF such duty he may fall under the weight Of
judicial displeasure. In my Judgment my client in
this case has obtained iaIr and impartial trial.
and I now leave him in the hands OF the Court
without addressing any observations to the Jury.
Mr. A. II. Purdy-l would ask the Court to tell the
jury to convict Nj. Graham il they are OF the
opinion that he has in illegal manner taken
from the First National Bank $Il,9l7 25 deposited
there to the credit OF the Waikiki National Bank to
pay his call loans in the Market savings Bank.
Judge Benedict complied with this request and
% Instructed the Jury.
The jury, without retiring from the court
found
VERDICT OF GUILTY
against the defendant.
MIR. Purdy informed the Court that he intended
70 move 1or sentence On one count OF the lndlct-
nent only.
The prisoner was then remanded for sentence.
and removed from the court room in charge OF q
deputy marshal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01

General Terms for the hearing and decision Of
appeals from orders and judgments, will be held
during the year 1874 on the last Monday OF the
months OF January, February, March, April, May,
October, November and December. Appeals Will
be heard In the order Of time when the appeal
was taken, which must be specified on the note or
issue. separate calendar Will be made up for
appeals from non-enumerated orders, and which
will be heard first. The rules OF the Supreme Court
concerning papers to be furnished on enumerated
appeals and the time and manner OF service
thereof will be strictly adhered TO. The General
Terms for nearing appeals from orders on tile
second and fourth Saturdays OF each month are
hereby discontinued
General Te1'mS.-January. AlKer, Spaulding and
McAdam; February Shea, Gross and Alker; March,
JOacnimsen, Spaulding and McAdam; April, Shea,
Gross and Joacnimsen; May, Shea, Joachinsen and
November, Shea, Gross and 'Spaulding; December,
Joacnimsen, Alker and McAdam
Trial 7ernaS.-Part l-January, Aiker; February.
Shea; Marcn, Spauldng; April, Joachimsen; May,
Cross June, McAdam; september Gross; Octo-
ber Aker; November, Spaulding; December,
Joachimsen. Part 2-January, McAdam; Febrn-
airy, Alker March, Shea; April. Gross;
May. JoashImsen June Gross septeMm nm
yeInber, McAdam; December, shea. Part
3-January, Gross; February, kcAdam;
March, Joachimsen; April, Shea; May, Alker ;
June Spaulding; september. McAdam; October,
spauldlng November, Snea; December, Alker.
Special S-ChdnberS-january, Joachimsen !;
February Gross; March, McAdam; April, Spauld-
ing; May, shea; June. Alker: July, McAdam; Au-
gust, Shea; september, Joachmsen; october,
cross: November, Alker; December, Spauiding.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
THE INTRICAOIES AND CONFUSION OF THE
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
In your editorial recently you remark at is some-
what remarkable that III every case OF the dis
covery Of these frauds Hpon the public revenues
the defects o, the laws are the excuses put in by
the guilty parties" Now. do not think It the
least remarkable" and every importer knows
well the difficulties in passing goods through the
Custom House and the doubts which constantly
arise as to the real duties to be paid Allow me to
state one single case In my own experience. In
1865 my firm imported a package OF goods from
England, OF the value OF about $3.50. They were
entered regularly and the full amount OF duties
paid. and at the rates that thousands OF pack
ages had been assessed. The goods were sold on
the estimated cost lbased on the duties eXacted)
afterwards, We were notified by the Collector that
there was due $780, gold. on this package. called
the .r cerS Sa noqse LOT an assuring
denis Table and oil that was demanded. He ad-
mltted that ana said they had discovered in the
the unenumerated class and were subject to a
higher rate than claimed at the time OF importa-
ton wrote to the Secretary OF the Treasury, re.
latng the facts, also telling him was then in
solvent, and asked him, under the circum-
stances, to remit this excess. waited six
letter from the Collector, saying, unless paid
within specified time, 1t would be handed over to
tne District Attorney. Having Ludlow street jail
before our eyes. we paid Sis for gold and settled
It, and, strange as 1t may appear We received from
the Secretary OF the Treasury two days after an
acknowledgment Of the receipt OF our letter (six
weeks previously. saying he was informed that
the excess had been paid. He could not answer it
IN SIX weeks, but as soon as he had wrung 500 in
gold out oil us he mad time 70 reply.
When government officials manage the Custom
House in this manner how are importers to know
to know the laws are such ignoramuses why
blame importers for all the stupidity Of the Custom
House Under the various rulings OF the secre-
tary ana custom officials the importer is Invariably
the sunerer W.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
CALIFORNIA.

Railroad Rights and E1actions-An Ex-
tensive Rain StOrm-SmaLp0x and
Scarlatina Scourging San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 30, 1874
The Chamber Of Commerce this afternoon re-
ceived the report OF the committee appointed to
consider the question OF the regulation OF railroad
fares and lreights by legislative enactment. The
committee recommend the creation OF board OF
transportation commissioners, railroad police
and tue passage OF an act to prevent extortion and
unjust dlscr mnatiOn by railroad companies. The
report includes a series OF questions to eX-Gov-
ernor Stanford and his replies, wherein he declares
generally the policy and practices OF the Central
Pacific Railroad Company. He denies that the
company has made unjust determinations against
different towns and cities Of this coast, and denies
the right OF the Legislature to limit the charges Of
the company
The excitement in mining stocks increases and
there is general advance in prices with advices
from Nevada.
heavy rain storm prevails here and throughout
great portion OF the State
Smallpox is steadily increasing in this city, ana
scarlatina Is very prevalent and fatal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
COURT STATISTICS.
Business in the United States Courts for
the Past Year.

Business in the United states Courts for
the Past Year.
The subjoined summary shows the amount OF
business transacted IN the United States courts for
the Southern District Of New York during the past
year,
United States Circuit COurt.-Common Law Side
a. suits begun, exclusive Of suits brought under
the Internal Revenue act and suits against the Col
lector of the Port for alleged illegal exaction OF
duties. Equity Side-25l suits begun. 46 motions
for IN functions heard and 40 granted. Appeals
In Admiraty-24 brought, and 30, including some
OF 1872. disposed OF. Appeals Taken to the Su-
preme Court OF the United States-21. Reviews In
Bankruptcy-I5 brought and disposed or Crlmi-
nal Side--SO indictments found and 1877 cases tried
ana disposed OF.
United states District Court-3o4 suits in admi-
ralty, revenue and internal revenue begun; dis
posed OF, lag. Common Law and Equity side-250
suits begun disposed OF, 60. Bankruptcy-lo5 vol
untary and 636 involuntary petitions hled; dis
charges granted, SO; adudications, 245. The total
number OF petitions filed since the LIST OF June,
1857, Is 1910.
The number Of warrants issued by Commission
ers White, Stllwell, Shields Belts and Osborn was
245.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
Court of Com mon Pleas.

General 7erms.-First Monday OF January, DAILY,
Robinson and LarremOre; first Monday OF March,
DAILY, Loew and J. +. DAILY; first Monday OF May,
DAY. Robinson and Larremore; first Monday OF
November, DAILY, Loew and j. +. DAILY
Special TernS-F0r Trial Of Issues OF Fdct-Frst
Monday OF January, Part l, Loew; first Monday of
February, Part /, LarremOre-Part 2, J. +. Daily !;
first Monday Of March, Part l, Robinson first Mon
day OF April Part l, Day-Part 2. Larremore; first
Monday OF MAY, Part ]. Loew; first Monday OF
June, Part /, RObinsOn-Part 2, J. +. Daily; FIRST
Monday Of October, Part l. Day-Part 2, ]. f. Daly
first Monday of November. Part /, Robinson; first
Monday OF December, Part ], Larremore-Part 2,
Loew.
Equity Terms.-First Monday OF February, Loew +;
first Monday OF April, Robinson: first Monday OF
June, DAILY; first Monday OF October, LarremOre |;
first Monday OF December, J. +. Daily.
Chambers and Special Term Issues Of LdU.-Jan-
uary, J. F. DAILY; February, Robinson March. Lar
July l to IT, Larremore; July 16 to 81, Van Brunt
August to Is, J. F.,Daly; August l6 TO 81, Robin
SON. september to Is, DAILY; september l6 to tirst
Monday OF october, Loew; October, Robinson; No
vemDer, Larremore; December, Daily.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
ASSIGNMENTS OF JUDGES FOR 1874.
Supreme Court.

General 7ervns-Jannarv. March, May and Octo-
ber Davis, Brady and Daniels.
Special Te1'nas-FeDrnary and April, Van Brunt;
June, Donohue November, Lawrence; December,
Van Worst.
Chambers ana Special 7ey7ns-For Non -enun,e.
rated Busfness-January. Lawrence; February,
Barrett; June. Lawrence and Barrett; July, Law
renee; August, Donohue; September, Barrett and
Brady; october, Barrett; November, Don0hue; De-
cember Davis.
Circua-January, Part l, Donohue; Part 2, Van
Brunt. -
oyer and 7eynfner-February, Part 1, Brady and
Davis; Part 2, Lawrence; Part 8, Van Brunt.
March, Part !. Lawrence; Part 2, Van Brunt Part
s !addlourned)' Barrett; April Part l. Davis and
May. Part l, Donohue; Part 2. Van Brunt; Part
8 tadjourned), Lawrence. June, Part /, Brady and
October, Part l, Lawrence; Part 2, Van Brunt Part
3 Donohue November, Part l, Barrett; Part 2,
Donohue; Part 2. Van Brunt; Part g. Lawrence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS
SUPREME C0URT-speCAL TERM.
mr.. Kip's Suit Against the harlem Rail-
road.
pafo 1nd0 Rarr

what is known as the Kip suit against the Har-
lem Railroad Company has been SO often before the
courts, and all its peculiar complications so thor
oughly discussed, that the facts pretty familiar
to the public. brief resunS OF che facts Is, how
ever, essential to an accurate understanding OF
the case as 1t now stands. In 1858 Mr.. Ebert s..
Kip and mis- vile leased to the Harlem road for q
years, the block between Forty and Forty
eighth streets and Fourth and Lexington ayenues
This lease contained the usual covenant ON the
part OF the railroad to surrender up quiet posses
sion OF the premises at the expiration OF the term
TO the lessons. In 1869 the Harlem road com.
menced statutory proceedings 70 secure the
fee Of the land. These proceedings were re-
sisted by the Kips, on the ground that this
property was not necessary for the legit-
mate business OF the Harlem road, and the
nrst referee decided IN their favor. His decision
was, however, overruled by the courts, and the
matter being taken to the Court OF Appeals that
Court an1rmed the general right OF the Harlem
road TO take the property on paying for 1t. In
that case, though the covenant was frequently
described, IL did not appear on the record. The
KIps, thereupon, TO raise the constitutional
question. commenced new suit, IN which they
distinctly set up the covenant and that the act
under which the Harlem road undertakes 70 take
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

ACKERMAN-LOvELAND.-De 81, 1873, at
the First Baptist church, Richmondville N. Y, by
the Rev. II. Brotherton, JOHN A. ACKERMAN, OF
HObOGen, N. j., to Miss A. LEULA LOyELAND, OF the
former place.
= MAPLEsoN-wnDEy.-On Wednesday, December
81, at the residence OF the BRIDES mother, by the
Rev. DR.. Hougnton, HENRY MAPLEsoN, eldest son
OF colonel J. H. Mapleson, Of London, to CHAR
LETTA J. H. WILDLY, daughter OF the late Henry
Wildey, formerly OF yorktown, Westchester county,
New YORK.
MELA-SrRAUss Sunday, december 20, by
Rev. DR.. d. Einhorn, SOLOMON MELA to BABETrB
STRAUSS both OF this city.
sCHURIG-ScHENCK.-i Dresden, saxony on
Thursday, November ~, EDMUND SCHUKIG, NJ. D., to
FRANCES N. CANAAN, daughter Of William J.
Schenck, OF this city.
WRIGHT-MoRGAN.- Brooklyn, E. D., on Thurs
day, December Is, by the Rev. ]. A. NJ. CHAPMAN
OF st. Johns church, EUGENE NJ. WRIGHT to MARY
LOUISE MORGAN. No cards.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
IOmBS POLICE COURT.
Before Judge BiXby.


John Kelly, man about SO years OF age, was
arrested yesterday In the establishment Of d.
Sadlier 4 Co.. No. 81 Barclay street. on a charge
OF stealing $50 worth of velvet prayer books. The
books were found concealed on his person by
Walker Pollard, clerk in the employ of the firm.
Kelly was arragned before Judge Bixby at the
TOmbs and coniessing his guilt was held in
ST. 900 bail to answer at General sessions Kelly,
who is a school teacher, pleaded poverty as the
cause of his crime.
The sfmpson-Haas Alleged Conspiracy.
The hearing in this case was resumed yesterday
before Justice Bxby, but little progress was made
in consequence OF the absence OF one OF the de-
feudant's counsel. IL was incorrectly, but mad.
vertently, stated in previous report that there
was counter charge OF burglary against Mr.
Simpson. The case Is one arising from a part
Dership business between the parties, with the
usual involvements that only trial in the courts
can determine. The case is set down for trial per-
emptorily by Judge Bixby for Friday, January o
ms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
THE ESCAPE OF SEARKEY.

Disagreement and Discharge OF the Jury
I'm the "Maggie" JOurdan-Sharkey
Case-She IL To Be Tried at the JAM
uary Term.
AT nalf-past two O'Clock yesterday afternoon the
jury in the OF maggie" Jourdan, who was
tried in the General Sessions for aiding William j.
Sharkey to escape from the Tombs, we're called
into court, they having been kept together during
the night. The foreman stated to His Honor Re-
corder Hackett that 1t was impossible for them TO
agree, wnereupon he discharged them from the
further consideration OF the case. 1t was under
stood that the jury stood at one time ten for con-
viction and two for acquittal, and at another were
equally divided as to her guilt This disagreement
VIII necessltate second trial at the next term of
the Court, which VIII be held during the present
month.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
SUPREME C0UET--cRAMBERS.
Decisions.

By Judge Brady.
Feuss vs.. Hillyer ct al.-Motion granted.
Dime Savings Institution VS.. Smith and Others;
New YORK Gaslight Company VS.. Reimen; In Re
Receiyersbip OF Bowling Green savings Bank.-Or-
ders granted.
Couth VS.. The Mayor, &C., OF New York.-Find.
ings settled.
Anthony ct al. vs.. Blunt-Deiaut opened on
payment OF $40 costs and disbursements, &c.
Coar vs. The Marion Building Company.-Memo-
randa for counsel.
BY Judge Barrett.
Early VS.. Chase.-Order Tor the attachment
wanted.
BY Judge Fancher.
The People, &C.. Lagrave VS.. Brennan ct al-Re-
turn TO certlorari affirmed aud papers filed with
the clerk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
FOUND DEAD.

At an early hour yesterday morning Francis
Deery, man 80 years Of age, was found lying
dead behind the bar OF his liquor place at No. 100
Tenth avenue, by his brother James. Coroner
keenan, was notified to hold an inquest over the
remains. Death doubtless resulted from natural
causes. Deceased was q native Of this country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
SITS. Opinion by Judge Barbour. Judge Curtis

costs. Opinion oy Judge Barbour, Judge Curtis
dissenting.
Corley ct al va. Grifin.--Order re ersed. with
costs and an order entered discharging the de-
iendant, Griffin, from the custody OF the sheriff.
Opinion by Judge Barbour.
Collins ct al. vs. Burns ct. al.-Judgment for
plainti1 on the verdict, with costs. Opinion BY
Judge Barbour.
Armory vs. Acknowledgment afnrmed with
costs. Opinion by Judge Barbour.
Shelton VS.. The Merchants Despatch Transporta-
tion Company.-Judgment affirmed, with costs.
Opinion by Judge Barbour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
COURT or COMMON pteAs-speclAL TERM.
Decisions.

Decisions.
BY Judge Loew.
In the Matter, &C., James Methodist Episcopal
Church, Caihgan VS.. The Mayor, &c.-Motions
granted.
same vs. Same.-See memorandum.
Kohn vs.. Administration to continue fnjunc-
ton denied, without costs.
Hner vs.. DECENTRALIZATION for stay pending
appeal to the General Term granted, on tlng Sc
curty Tor costs,
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SUPERIOR COUHT-sPECAl TERM.
Decisions

Decisions.
BY Judge Freedman.
Duryee vs.. Smith, Young VS.. Forrester.-Motions
granted.
Loughran VS.. Mullins-Motion denied.
SommerkorB vs. Observation-Disclosures denied,
without costs.
Kerr VS.. lie Baron.-Order DENYING motion.
Rigney VS.. Apell-Order to open default granted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01

The record Of last year shows great increase OF
business over the preceding year. Judge Moore
has held Court continually, and the result Is that
there is not an indicted prisoner whose case is in
the Sessions now confined IN the jail. Mr.. Bernard
York the Clerk makes the following report:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01
BROOKLYN COURTS.

Last Years Record of the City Court.
Mr.. stephen J. Colahan, Clerk Of the City Court,
reports the following summary Of the business OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01

The fohowing Is a statement or the number Of
persons sentenced to Imprisonment in these courts
Tor the year 1873, with the place and term Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-01

County Court.
The business Of the County Court which Ia also
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-03-14
FARM AND GARDEN.
A New Use for Chicken Feathers.

Chicken feathers are among those waste
products of the farm of which no regular
means Of utilization has heretofore been sug-
gested. Myriads of them are strewn over tne
barn yard, packed into the moor ol the
chicken house, or are converted into positive
nusances by the wind which bestrews them
over lawns and flower beds drives them lhto
open doors..and windows. The down alone Is,
we believe, occasionally used as stunning lor
pillows or cushions, and sometimes empioyeu
as an adulteraton in goose feathers; Dui the
long plumes of the wings, sides, and tail of
the bird, unless made into rude bundles TO
serve rs busters for the housewife, are gen
orally regarded as totally worthless. accord
ing to statistics very carefully compiled" says
a writer IN La Nature, "we throw away yearly
a quantity of chicken feathers, the Intrinsic
value of which i. equal to the money which
we paw out for cotton" A startling state.
ment. but the author considers it true; and he
proceeds to explain how the feathers are pre-.
pared to render them valuable. The opera
ton is to cut the plume portions of the feath-
ers from the stem, by means of Ordinary hand
scissors. The former are placed in quaint
ties in a coarse bag, which, when full, is
closed and subjected to a thorough kneading
with the hands. At the end Of five minutes,
the feathers, it Is stated, become disaggregated
homogeneous and of great lightness. 1t is
even lighter than natural elder down, because
the latter contains the ribs Of the feathers,
which give extra weight. The material thus
prepared is worth, and readily sells in Paris
for about two dollars pound. About | q
troy ounces of this down can be obtained
from the feathers of an ordinary sized pullet;
and this, on the above valuation, is worth
about 28 cents. 1t is suggested that through
the winter, children might collect all the
feathers about IL farm, and cut the ribs out as
we have stated By the spring time large
quantity Of down would be prepared, which
could be disposed of to upholsterers, or
employed for domestic uses. Goose feathers
may be treated in a similar manner, and thus
two thirds of the product of the bird utilized,
instead of only about one fifth, as is at pres-
cnt the case.
The chicken down is said to form beaut
full cloth when woven. For about square
yard of the material, pound and a half Of
down is required The fabric is said to be
almost ndestructible, as, i'll place of fraying
or wearing out at folds, it only seems to felt
the tighter. 1t takes dye readily, and is
thoroughly waterproof There appears to be
good opportunity here for some ingenious
person to invent machines to cut and treat
the feathers