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The New York herald., 1874-08-12
THE FLEEING WITNESSES. ~

Mr. Charles W. Brooke, counsel for woodhull,
Claim Co., said yesterday that he was asked on
Saturday morning, when his clients were under
arrest, 20 become personally responsible for their
appearance in the Sherirs once on Monday to
give bail. 1t was known tnat they had made
arrangements to sail In the Lafayette on Saturday.
He pledged himself to produce his clients on Mon.
gay with tner bondsmen. When on Sunday he
neard tnartney had sailed on the day previous he
was ast0unded. He lelt that he was morally re-
sponsbe for the amount claimed by the complain
ant $4OO) snd said that he would pay IL II IL could
pe SHOWN tnat the defendants really owed it. He
believed his clients when they said that they WouId
remain In the city until bail was iurnisne9 YES
terday ne received the following:-
CHARLES W. BRooKE, Esq. e'' 49, Ao''
DEAR sIR-In the card published by me In the HERALD
OF hs 10th inst for the purpose Of vindcang or pro-
tecung myself rom any charge of neglecting the
null Claim and Blood, had not the slightest nten tion
OF casting any reflection either personally profession
acted IN perfectly good faith in the then
eaymg ,tSI the city and truly believe that they ef
truly, JAMES w. STILLMAN
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
RBAPPBARAECE OF PAUL PALK.

Falk. proprietor and manager OF the Tivon Gar
dens, were again In line before Police Court Clerk
Kelley at Essex Market Court yesterday after.
noon, accompanied by his bondsman, and gave
ball for sttn another violation OF the Sunday laws
Detective Sbalvey. OF the Seventeenth precinct
was again the complainant he testified to having
wen as ballet dancing, singing, farce called TON
and Jerry" and pantomimc called Robert Ma
care.n performed at the gardens owned and
the 9TH inst. Judge kasmtre informed Mr. Falk
mat though there were several indictments al
warrant for each and every violation Of the sun
dsy law until the higher Court had finally passed
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
COLLISION ON THE SOUND.

The City OF Boston, OF tho Norwich Limo,
Runs into . Schooner and Sinks Her
One LILO L0st-An Apparently Unavoid-
able Accident.
Yesterday morning, shortly after midnight. the
steamer City of Boston, Captain william Ward,
nom New London for New York, ran into and
SANK the schooner Daniel Freil, Captain Slas Rob
inson, OF Camden, N J.. bound for Southport, with
stone. One person was lost-the Captain OF the
Daniel Freil.
According to the account of Moses O. Bailey, sec
ond pilot Of the City OF Boston, the boat going
along at fair rate OF speed the night was dark
though the stars shone Captain Ward had just
come up to the pilot house and was lying down.
He himself was In the wheelhouse, keeping
sharp lookout ahead. It was shortly after twelve,
and the most difacult portion Of the night was
over. Suddenly he sighted schooner
ahead, proceeding in q northeriy direction,
whereas che Boston was gong west by south
quarter south, so that tho schooner was directly
crossing the bows OF the steamer. 1t was dif1cult
to Judge the distance that lay between. the
schooner had no lights set, ana all on board that
approached anything like light was q giimmer
which proceeded from the companion way. The only
manner In which the course OF the schooner could
be told was by the set Of her sails. Immediately
on sighting the schooner the City Of Boston was
sheered or In an attempt TO run or behind the
stern Of the schooner. This was considered as the
best course, as the wind was blowing heavily and
1t was thought the schooner would pass before the
steamer could join her, and all the more SO that
another vessel with green light on her bow was
coming up behind, and it was, therefore, impossi-
bte to 20 in that direction by crossing diagonay.
When, however, the steamer was nearer, and she
seemed to have moved but slightly, the engines
were reversed and the wheelman, the second pilot
and the Captain (whO had been awakened) united
to veer the steamer round. To no purpose, how
ever for she ran into and struck the starboard
side OF the schooner about six eet nom the stern.
She sank Immediately. .r.l r
In the mean time the engines OF the City of
Boston had been stopped. and a boat was lowered.
In q few moments two men were picked up who
proved to be the mate and the steward OF the lost
vessel They stated that the Captain, Silas Robin
son, was below asleep at the time OF the accident
Diligent search was made for him, but to no
purpose, and after forty minutes stOppage the
City OF Boston proceeded on her way. There had
been no scare on board and some OF the pas
sengers were not aware OF the collision.
The Daniel Freil was an old canal boat turned
into q schooner OF 100 tons buroen She had that
amount Of scrap stone for building purposes on
board. She was owned in Camden. 1t Is not
known what course the owner will take. The
mate Stated according to the story OF the Boston's
officers, tnat he had no torches aboard the Freil
though he insisted the lights were SET He lost his
clothes. The City Of Boston received no damage
whatever and lett on her usual trip back to New
London last evening.
The New York herald., 1874-08-12

Isiand-rnat is to say, escapes from the PenIten-
tiary-has taken OF late days more than usually
active turn, and almost daily the number OF board
ers In Warden Liscomb's charge becomes reduced
without any positive consent on his part; and
were IL not that the institution receives supply
from outside sources, u Is possible that the popu-
lation OF the place would become utterly depleted
and that Boss Tweed would remain the sole ex-
ample OF wickedness to show strangers who might
then wonder at our marvellous virtue.
Escapes from the Penitentiary have always been
more or less frequent owing to the opportunities
Afforded, and at one time during Warden rtch's
management the number had become 20 great
as to call Tor very energetic measures against this
easy eGress. or late, however, the number OF
escaping prisoners has again risen very high.
The means employed TO effect escape are very
simple and consist simply IN swimming the river
either to the New York shore or TO tnat OF Long
Island. The thing is done usually by precon-
to facilitate escape when either shore is reached
by means OF clothing and carriages.
IL may seem strange that 30 lengthy and DIM
cult means OF escaping cannot be avoided. but
yet 1t is accounted for by the Keepers It is doubt
lul II the keepers on land have any power to shoot
volvers IN the air to irighIen the prisoners, who
sometimes turn back; but the plan ts quite inefi-
caeSas ca; S with the % old hands who tow they win
kind, however the Penitentiary is furnished with
two small guard boats, one or which does duty on
tuc river bctWceu DldCA Woub Ioiouu ouu NcW
York, the other doing duty between the island
and Ravenswood opposite the stone quarry. At
times one OF these boats Is called away to guard
of the island Institutions. At such times the
escapes usually take place, and the Keepers
on land are rendered utterly helpless to prevent
escape II the convicrs succeed in reaching the
water. A very simple way TO obviate this would
be to have another boat, which would involve the
payment OF two more keepers to man 1t. But this
seems not to have been considered. Another
mode Of escape is when the guard boat is away for
q strange boat containing friends OF some pris-
oner to approach the place where the cOnvicts
may be working. short swim takes the prs-
intention) to the boat, and he Is taken to some
friendly shelter on the New York shore, where he
remains until the search Is given up. sometimes
an exciting chase takes place between these
boats and the guard boat which is notified, and
success varies between the two. Sometimes
these escapes are effected at night, when, II the
prisoner succeeds in keeping ont OF the cell and
Secretlng himself elsewhere, escape Is easy, as a
large portion leave the institution for New York
at nightialL
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
OUR OCEAN RACERS.

Considerable betting has taken place in this city
with reference 70 the speed Of the White Star
steamer Britannia, which, with her new and
patent screw, was to have made the trip under
eight days; but, when her previous trip here Of
seven days and twenty hours is considered, her
present trip Is far from success The CITY Of
Montreal, which is considered one Of the quickest
boats OF the lnman line, arrived short time after
her at sandy Hook yesterday morning, botn vessels
having lett Liverpool on the same day-viz,
Thursday, 30th July. The French steamer Pereire,
which left Brest the LIST OF August, mas beaten the
Cunard steamer from Liverpool which left on the
same day, the difference between sald ports and
New York being about two hours
The New York herald., 1874-08-12

months ago by orders OF her captain, ana FOR DO
Ing which he ANA several of his oficers were dis
missed the company's employment, has now been
thoroughly overhauled IN France and may be ex-
pected here early In the coming month. She Ia
commanded by Captain Pouzoy, OF the French
Navy, the Transatlantic Company having resolved
henceiOrth their steamers shall be commanded by
naval officers recommended by the French Ad-
miralty. Another naval ofncer Of nigh standing
Captain Lendormy Trudie-is TO nave the COM
mand OF the company's new steamer, the France,
whlcn Is expected at New YORK within couple OF
months when they take their places upon this
station the washington and Lafaye yette VIII take
their places In the st. Nazalre and Aspinwali hne.
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
BMBEzZLBMENT,

William Moore, Of No. 0S East Broadway, was ar.
rested yesterday on charge OF embezzlement
preferred by William J. Wilder, superintendent of
the Climax Electro Plate Company at No. s Dey
street. Previous to the LIST inst. Moore was In the
employ Of the company as platter, bus on that
quirtes about MS absence ascertalned that ne had
presented bill to Charles Brown, OF No. 100 John
street, i0r $l20. which he owed TO the company,
own use, receipting In the namo OF the company
without any authority to do so. He was arraigned
before Justice Wandell. 81 the Tombs Police Court
and committed In default OF 1000 bail TO answer
The New York herald., 1874-08-12

tophelean stolidity OF oicOuntenance Mr. Whippe was
terwards able TO try laugh but 1t was stllDorn
HIS enorts to persuade the ofilcers and gentlemen
Interested In the case that his presence was not
at all necessary and that he about to leave IA
form through when he went half dozen tlmes)
tion, have brought down the house. II Is to be
presumed the case VIII come on Tor hearing at
once, and thon the public may look for something
with regard to this case, as the police have evi-
IDENTITY struck rich lode. The tact and prompt
cannot De too highly praised in this case. The
whole anair was managed like the pulling on OF an
old RiOV0
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
ESCAPES rROn THE ISLAND.

Unusual Success OF Latc-EAow the Thing
II Donc-Insumcfency OF the Guard
Boats-The Various Plans Adopted.
The usual summer faafnre of life on Blackwens
The New York herald., 1874-08-12

After the examination 1t was decided to have all
tne men implicated locked up, and they were ae-
would OF course, be impossible, al this stage Of
the case, 70 say how far each or either or these
Renttemen may be compromised In this matter
nor would It be fair to thom to venture surmise
Mr.. Dever was exceedingly nervous. and when
hands trembled yery perccnt,bIv poooCso' soc,s %
went through the whole scene with the most
rHfL0s0PHIC C0hPOsURE.
u tneIe WAS anything comic In the scene IL was
due TO Mr. Whippie, who, as the Questioning pro
ceeded, evnced considerable desire to enjoy the
resh Ar. AT the outset OF the investigation no
Inlormed tne HERALD representative that there
was not the slightest necessity for putting his
name 10 me paper and tnst If he wonld suppress
nc wouId give MIN drink some time or other.
subsequently he informed him that he wouid
rather 20 70 - than have his name exposed. but
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
Died.

ANDRUss-In Brooklyn, on Tuesday, August II,
HARRY WBSTRRvELT infant son OF William II. ana
Kate W. Andruss, aged weeks. .f
Funeral nom No. Poplar street, Broonvn'
on wednesday, August IL at three O'CLOCK r. M.
BnNMT.-On Monday August IL, HArTIH, young
est daughter OF George W. and Celestine Bennett
eyed months pnd n days.
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
THB FRENCH STEAMER AHBR1ouR.

news was received In this city yesterday that
the Frencn Transatlantic Company's steamer
Ameriaue, which was abandoned at sea some
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

KErPbL-vICKRRy.-On Thursday, July 10, ct the
CHURCH Of 81. Nicholas, Cork Ireland, by the Rev.
U. webster. ID. D., FREDRRlCK KEPPRL, OF New
Brighton, Staten Island, to FANNIE MATILDA,
youngest daughter OF the late Paul Vickery.
The New York herald., 1874-08-12


Receved New York, July 25 1874 from I. Cassidy
Es9 ceruhcate No 2H of Bank OF Harlem for TWEEN
tynye shares OF Sibl each on which have lent tour
hundred dollars tor four days 10 return the said
STOCK upon return OF the amount lent deduct from
SpIoceeus Oh safe OF same j. W. DEVAR.
The New York herald., 1874-08-12
THE WRECKED GUATEMALA.

The City OF Panama Coos to Her Assist
ance-The Guatemala Found Hope.
lessly Notwithstanding Her Cargo
Bound Among the Rocks-Negligence
of the Officers.
The New York herald., 1874-08-12

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NO 10y NKw YoRK, August g. 1874
ARTHUR 7: FITcH A 90, Bankers
Ray 70 the order Of NJ 7. Sacia, ESQ, two hundred
$3.50 w DRvER
The New York herald., 1874-08-12

NEw YORK, August 10, 1874
Received Of j. w. Dever twenty two hundred and
fifty dollars as payment in full for certificate No. 2
for twenty five shares Harlem Stock Bank.
The New York herald., 1874-08-12

pany.
The relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services, at the Presby church In
Fifth avenue, corner OF Nineteenth street. on Fri
day morning, l4th inst, at quarter-past ten
O'Clock.
TALLEY.-On Monday, August 10. JOHN TALLEY, a
native OF Coalisland, county Tyrone, Ireland, IN
the 28th year Of his age.
The friends Of the family are respectfully invited
TO attend the funeral. from the residence OF rls
brother. p. w. Taey, SOL Sixth avenue. tnis
"wednesday morning, at ten O'Clock. The remains
where solemn requiem mass will be said for the
rep0se or his soul; thence to calvary cemetery Tor
T1MNsY.-On Monday August 10, SUSAN TrMNnY,
born IN the county Tyrone Ireland
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
o nss 10 the
vandam street, on Thursday afternoon. at two
O'Clock.
TRUMBULL--On Saturday, August 8, at Orange
Lake, n. r., CHAsLEs H.. only son OF the late Asaph
Trumbull In the 87th year OF his age.
peTs q xonssu. @ Lodge. NO. anS ana ms
respectfully invited to attend the iuneraL from his
late rss!dsncs lac sixth o. avenue Brooklyn on
asrtiord Conn., 2; papers "H please copy:
Ao q sSd q s AeT Gdss
inst, as haifpast three O'CLOCK P. NJ, to attend the
mineral OF onr deceased Brother Charles ii. Trum
Rq Bqoctn nS A'f SEyiN MS R Sixth
UNDsRwoon-On Monday, August 10 ES%x.' IN.
fant daughter OF Richard J. and Rachel Ann I'm
derw0od, aged year and IL mon tha ~
WALsH.-On Tuesday Aurnst I1 cu,vu-c,~,
" h1bn nanve OF the parish Of Lucard, county
The funeral win take place from his lare resi-
dence, 8l3 East Thirty fourth street on rS~rsSav
18th INST, at two O'Clock. Relatives ana friends
are respectfully invited.
day August O. HRHRY n WHTTrpMnnr ,atH ar
slALen Island AGED Al .Jeara
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-07-21
A Brilliant Record of Cures.

An American humorist tells that it would
have been money in his pocket if he had been
born without q stomach, and then proceo DIS to
figure up the cost of a chronic dyspepsia, which
he is a artyr, and which be Us it is impossible
to cure On this point, "Josh DillIngs'' (ior he is
the party referred tOl ia mistaken. Unless his
stomach differs from all other dyspeptic stom4chs,
Hostetter's Btters will cure him in less than three
months, Yhis it would be sale q guarantee uno or
any penalty. There few, very few. actual
specifics for disease in existence, and Hosetter's
Stomach Bitters may be set down of them.
In cases of indigestion it never fails Persons Who
had suffered for many yRars InOst every cOnceiv-
plant, have been per1ns nenty cured with the Bit
tiers in six weeks Humid reds of such inStancCs
on record authenticated by The tcsIimony % prom
linen men in wa IL OF life ph sic
among tho number. Butthscele brhted vegetable
preparation ia something than a stoInachic
and tonic. 1t is alec Alternative of woude rfu
virtue. In liver complaint it's effect is s direct
and immediate as that of calOmel or blue pill, nd
far more sa utary and in all diseased conditions
of the bowels, notably in OF constipation it's
regulating properties in the highest degree
all low lying tracts of country infested with mi.
asmatic exhaiations fruitful at this season, of
the various types OF intermittent fcVers Ehnu Id be
always we'll stocked with this incom pa BILE cho-
logue, which will cure any of fever and ague
in period VARYING from three days {" three four
weeks according to the viole1c oil the complaint.
Nervous disorders which always aggravated
by the adulterated liquors usually prcscrihrd nv
physicians, readily cured by Of this ad
critics of a stimulant, tonic and Alternative arc
happily blended.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-07-21
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATING
CONVENTION.

It is desirable that the Democratic, Consery-
alive Convention to nominate candidate for
Congress from this district should place their
candidate in the field at as early day as
practicable. The Convention for the first
district will be held the 11th of August, and
that for the second has been called, we be-
,lieve. for still earlier. day. Owing to the
extent of ours, it would perhaps be difficult
to get the delegates assembled before the goth
of August, and we, therefore, suggest that
day. We have heard New Greek, Berkeley
Springs, and Piedmont, respectively, sug>
gested for holding the Convention Any of
these would answer, but some point imme>
diately on the railroad would probably be most
convenient. Nothing can be more essential,
at this time, than that the usages of the party,
and the rules of order. organization, and har-
mony should be strictly adhered to. Who
ever goes into that Convention must go there
pledged to abide its action, and all attempts
to-distract the party, come from what quarter
they may, must be sternly and relentlessIy
Erowned upon.
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FREE POsFAGR-N0PIgE TO SUB
SCRIBERS.

The Posi- 06fcs Gazette for July summar-
ICES what the new post>Ofice bill accomplishes,
as follows L. Prepayment of newspaper
postage after January 1. 1875. 2. Gives
free delivery to all newspapers, to subscribers.
only daily, semi>weekly, weekly, monthly, or
quarterly, within the county in which they
are printed and published, from July /, 1874.
3. Makes uniformity. in all matter other
,than newspapers, as third>class, limited to
four pounds at one cent for each two ounces
An papers nop, (to-day) circulate FREE
in the counties wherein they are printed, and
receive their exchanges free.
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Look for the Great Event of the Gem
fury. Oharlestown, Friday July 3lst.

The closing years of the nineteenth, CEN
tury may properly be termed prodigous
age. Men move now as though they were
giants with each separate nerve driven with
powerful steam engine. Particularly is
this true in relation to the show business.
Tackles Deserts, dense or tangled forests
and jungles, the caves Of the mountains and
recesses of the great deep, the whole arena
OF nature are penetrated and dragged and
searched in order to produce the rarsst ani>
mails, the mightiest monsters, the most beau
titully plumaged birds, the largest and most
deadly serpents to place on exhibition for
mans delight and amusement. Vast .Pavil-
lions have 'heeu constructed, the genius of
man has been subsidized and eyenbeauty has
been placed under tribute to add to the at
tractiveness and amusement in the way of
Meuagerie. Museum, Aquarium, Aviary, &c,
such one we promised upon the ap-
pearance of The Great New Work and New
Orleans Geological and Equestrian Exhibition
which will-arrive in this city on Friday. July
31st,-in speaking of which we can do no
better than quote the following from the Buff,
falo Courier:
The great New York and New Orleans Ex-
position made ills advent into our city yester-
day morning. He erected his Immense tents
upon the vacant lots near the depot at the foot
of Washington Street. In the afternoon it
appeared on our thoroughfares with one of:the
most extensive pageauts that was ever shown
in our city. 1t was great perambulating
panorama OF wealth and eplendor, the result
of the lavish outlay of agrcat fortune. Taken
all in all it was one of the finest displays ever
seen in our city, and the exhibition was pa
-tronized by the largest audience ever congre-
gated under any circus pavilion here. The
animal kingdom was well represented, and
was filled with rare specimens from all parts
of the globe. The performance in the hip
podrome was of the highest order of art and
science in the arena and elected unaffected
praise. Prof Conklin with his den of fero>
cious Lions, inspired the amazement and awe
of everybody. The little Queen of air, Miss
Jessie, made her appearance upon tie wire
and went through her performance just as
though she had not fallen 25 feet into the top
of a canvas tearingit open, and passing to the
earth beneath it in the forenoon. And here
we would protest against such exhibitions of
nerve, especially upon the part of woman as
to ascend a single rope to the point of CEN
ter pole during the prevalence of strong
gale, such was blowing yesterday. But
rather than dlsappoint the multitude that had
come hither to witness the feat, she resolutely
assembled until blown'off blythe wind, FORUM
ately without injury, the canvass breaking the
fall although not preventing her going through
it But the performance vas on the bills,
aud we can safely say this great show fills the
advertisement moro closely than any other we
have ever seen and we highly recommend it.
Remember the date, Friday, July 31st.
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D lie D..

In this place, on Wednesday morning. july
18th. 1874. of Consumption: Mrs. ALCINDA
HARRELL, daughter of the late James Jones,
and wife of Mr.. E. R. Harrell-in the 43rd year
of her age.
In this place. on Monday evening. July 18th,
1874, Mr.. HENRY C. DAV1S-aged SIS years.
''Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb,
Take this new relic to thy trust.
And give this sacred treasure room
To slumber in the silent dust" r.
In this place. July 18th, 1874. JAMES B. ROW
LAND, infant son of o. W. and Mary J. Row
land, aged months and 81 days.
At the residence of her husband, near the Old
Furnace, in this County, on the 18th inst, Mrs.
SALLIE HOOFF, the wife of Mr.. George Hood,
aged about Sc years.
AtLeetownIin this county on the 2ed of June,
Mr. WILLIAM JOHNSON. in the 74th year of
his age soldier of the War of 1879.