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The New York herald., 1874-10-06
THE GREAT SCANDAL.

The TiItOn-MoultOn lndictments-Dts-
trict Attorney Winslow ON the SUBJ
tect.
Yesterday morning, between nine and ten
O'Clock, Theodore Tllton visited the office Of Dis
trlct Attorney winslow and requested permission
to see the Grand Jury list for the July term Of the
court. Mr.. Winslow acceded to his request,
whereupon the defendant in the suit brought by
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher for libel proceeded to
make a copy of the list OF names. Having
upon his counsel ex-Judge MOTIFS, ana ana
both men then visited Mr.. Winsow. The
lawyer and the prosecuting onicer for the
people held protracted conversation, the nature M
TiltOn were both formally notified Oh the act tnat
they had been indicted by the Grand Jury.
Speaking with regard to the indictments yester-
day the District Attorney said the complaint went
to the Grand Jury in the regular way and SO lar
as he was officially concerned ne was not even
consulted by the Grand Jury in reference TO 1t,
nor did he have any communication with them on
the subecr. He could not see tnat this lndict-
ment would AFFECT Mr.. TltOn in the suit brought by
him against Mr.. Beecher. Ii was not yet decided,
he said. which suit would be tried first he did not
know when the indictment would be tried as the
lawyers did not seem to think 1t practi-
cable that the case should be tried i'm
mediately as demanded by Mr.. Tilton. The
nnding OF the Indictments against Mr.. rlton and
Mr. Moulton was not a sudden move as he under
stood some days ago that on MIR. Beecher's return
he would take some affirmative action, but
dictment for libel he was not informed. The
opinion prevailed that 1t would be more hitting to
proceed by Indictment than by clvll action ior
business would steer clear OF the Dlstrlct AtiOr-
ney's ONCE, but 1t seems impractcable II Mr.
Tilton and Mr.. Moulton were wrong they would De
Oyertaken only by justice, and 1t was time, IN his
judgment, that Justice be done. The case would
60 entirely upon the evidence.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06

put IN rne main the market may stfn be described
as firm. The week may show some remarkable
changes, for the conversation OF the street, OUT
side OF the "poolsn does not favor style OF nnan-
cial upholstery that Is 80 utterly at variance
with the generally poor condition Of the country.
The annual report OF the
CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
was issued to-day. The following changes from
the report OF last year may be noted The In
crease In the length OF the road was l3o miles.
The increase IN the capital and bonded debt was
s5,ol50oo. Increase In gross earnings, 900.
Increase in net earnings, $155,722
President Keep In his report speaks OF the antag.
ontsm that has sprung up between some OF the
States and railroad management. He says that
most OF the railroads that section of the country
were built by money furnished by Eastern or
foreign capitalists, and refers to existing laws
regulating freights as palpably unjust and
repugnant to all principles OF equity and
to all the provisions contained In tho
charter OF the company. stating likewise thar,
under the advice OF the most eminent counsel in
the country, the company had determined to
test the constitutonsllty OF the act. 1t Is also
added by the President that he believes that the
people, when the pending excitement subsidies will
demand the repeal OF the obnoxious measure and
so prevent the recurrence OF great Injustice.
The extreme
The New York herald., 1874-10-06

SELF 20 De even impliedly approached upon subject
matters pending before the body OF which he Is
member not only violates his oath, but he tran
scends common law, that lorbids such approaches,
either in the act Of the citizen or IN the con-
sent OF the juror. Gentlemen. shou It so happen
during The present term OF your duty as Grand
the District Attorney (wno, when desired be-
comes your legal adviserl, shall approach either
OF you and seek to confer and endeavor TO infu-
ence you for or against the prosecution OF any
complaint pending before you, then IT VIII become
your duty TO promptly communicate sne facts TO
this Court, In orcer that the person so offending
may be summariy dealt with. The District At
torney has done all IN his power TO destroy oppor
Inquest; but II jurors allow letters TO be written
and delivered to them by accused persons or
counsel or visits 10 be made to them at their
places of business or houses by friends OF sus-
pected persons ne cannot oOvate such scandal
or Illustrate the wrong intended
The Grand Jury paid the deepest attention 10
the remarks or His Honor, and then retired.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
AN ITALIAN FXTRADITI0N CASE.

The Italian Consul In this city has applied to
Commissioner Kenneth G. White for the necessary
pa pers under the Extradition law, ior the arrest
OF three Italians, who, 1t appears, are charged
with having murdered man named Vincenzo
Framontano in the streets Of Palermo, Sicily, on
the night OF February l3, 1873. Since the papers
were issued the officers to whom their execution
had been entrusted have kept sharp look out for
the accused parties, in the hope OF apprebending
them in which they succeeded yesterday. Captain
williams OF the Eighth precinct; oficer Benjamin
Tsssaro, OF the same precinct, and United
States Deputy Marsnal John Robinson went
over to No. 20l Van Brunt street, Brooklyn,
and there arrested one Giovanni Mon laeoni.
From Van brunt street the officers proceeded to
verona street, where they captured VlncenZo Mon
faleoni, both prisoners, who are believed TO be
brothers, being charged with the murder referred
10, From the facts that have ALREADY transpired
n seems that FramOntano was walking through
the streets OF Palermo on The night In question,
when ne was assailed, as II IL alleged by the prls-
oners and also by third man VINO IS not yet IN
custody and OF whose apprehension In short
time the officers seem to be pretty confident, as
they believe he Is now In this city. Framontano
resisted desperately and courageously, but he was
shot three times and hacked in
terrible manner. The murderers, alter
leaving their victim dead on the street,
ned and Framontanos pony .s,srsrer, conerer WIN y
some persons who happened 10 De passing ot,
AZ soon as IL transpired that this awful deed had
been mmitted the Italian autnotties ,ns
OF Italy, but without success, 40 tney hao hoo
from the scene OF their crime. 80, ,.
Information OF reliable nature aav,up nay, & pvvn zen
communicated to the Italian Consul tnat .he sus. :
pected parties were in this city, tnat oHclai ae
once communicated with the united states au.
thOrlties, who Immediately issued the proper
papers ior the arrest oil the accused.
" seems that Giovanni Monialeoni got married
ABOUT ak mouths ago 10 q woman VIZ" SA"i
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So 81 s. CO. 81 o. 80, TO- IA 10. II. IS, so, 81, 81
So. SO, SO, g2 90
SUPREME CoURT-CHAMBERs-Heid by Judge Bar
rett-Nos o, 81, 2S, 80 90, SO. Call 81.
SUPREME COURr-CIRCUIr-Par Adjourned
until October 10, ls74 Part 2-Held by Judge Van
Brunt.-Nos. 1852 1928, 365l 1852, 2lt2 2iA, 2ll8.
2l1s 2l20 2l, 2l26 2l2s $780, 1884, 2l34 2l3s 2l40,
2l44, 2l46, 2l4S. Part 3-Held by Judge D0nohue.-
Nos $685. 2345 I379 t69. $751; 3343 l4O7 1879, 1865,
$751; 1853 93 22l7, l137 12l3. l75l 1921, 1915 i7sl
SUPERIOR CoURT-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge MoneL-Nos. 5i5 e8l, 431, 557, 900. GIL. 6oo
400, $751; 727. 1873, 731 673, 675, 67T. Part 2-Ad-
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS-EQUITY TERM.-Ad-
journed un I'll Thursday, October g. 1874
COMMON PLEAS-TRIAL TERA-Part Held 0y
Judge Loew-Nos. 1891, 1892, 2ol9 1892, 1876, I'LL,
1o35, 600. $40, 1925 562 4S7 1872 525. 95 7S2 924
369 1909, 1921. Part 2-Held by Judge Daly.-Nos.
1878, 1875 344 1853, 1854 l155, ll57, lloS. llo9,
1l60, 116l 1862. l184, 1865, 1859.
MARINE COURT-TRIAL TERM-Part l-Held Dy
Judge Gross.-Nos. 1876, 122 l31, 1872 929 oo5, o7
"a, 25 6S &c. 27l, 1905 1920, 1883. Part 2-Held oy
Judge Observation-Disclosures 203, 265, 1877. 2lS, 940 eaS
1909, 1888. 1899, 104O, 1885, 2s7, 2SS, 2S9 Part 8
Held by Judge Spaulding-Nos. 2l4 l39, l44 ll34
1885, 3S5. 54s, 9l3 2l3, 25S, 4s0 1887, 920 945 3S7
COURT OF GENERAL SESsIONs-Held by Recorder
Hackett-The People vs. John Sheehy, robbery ;
Same VS.. William GOetling feOnious assault ana
battery; Same vs.. Thomas Mccarthy, feonious US.
sault and battery; Same vs. Michael Tuily. bur-
glary: Same vs.. Abraham Moalklin burglary; same
VS.. william Burns grand larceny; same vs: WI
liam Moore. grand larceny; Same vs.. John Wnite,
grand larceny; Same vs.. John Clarke, grand lar
ceny Same vs. Edward Wilson. grand larceny;
Same vs.. owen McGinty, grand larceny; same Vs..
John Gilmore, grand larceny.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
A NOBLE WORK.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HEHALD:-
There is In contemplation charitable erection
of vast magnitude. embracing Home for the aged
males OF Israel and all other creeds, which will be
dedicated to the Most High jehovah that His name
may be raised TO the highest heavens.
II s the intention OF the humble founders OF this
holy scheme to have place OF worship for all
the creeds OF It's inmates so tnat the name OF God
NAV be proclaimed by all His creatures.
the names OF the founders OF this great and
godly charity are not yet made public. The plans,
however, OF this molly and noble enterprise are IN
course OF pre paratIOn by OF our leading archt
tects and viii shortly be consummated, when the
structure will be promptly erected.
IL is earnestly solicited by the founders OF this
holy undertaking that prayers for les success be
ofrered in all the Temples, Synagogues, churches
and all places of pubic worship In TINS city and
throughout the Union.
The grounds for this vast and godly enterprise
have already been decided upon. CHARITY.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
DUTIES GF GRAND JURIEs DEFINED.

The October term OF the Court OF Genera! Ses-
sions was opened yesterday morning, with Re-
corder Hackett on the bench and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Rollins appearing for the people.
The Grand Jury was sworn in, Mr.. sylvester W.
Comstock being selected to act as foreman. The
Recorder addressed the Grand Jury as follows:-
THE ACTION OF FORMER GRAND JuRIEs.
In addition to the statutes Just quoted, and TO
which am specially enjolned to call your atten-
ton feel IL TO be my duty to advert TO the action
OF some members OF former grand Juries VINO,
while empanelIed and acting as sucn would APP
pear to have been improperly influenced and NO.
lated their oath OF ONCE. grand Jury, gentle
men, is the great inquest between the governments
ami the citzen-an Institution TO be preserved IN
It's purity. The primary safeguard against undue
interference on the one hand, OF gfanu gran.
OF citizen with his grand Juror Is In
strict obedience to the oath taken which REQUIRES
Grand Jury In charge snail be kept secret. The
form oil the oath Of the earliest origin ln EDg'
llsh law, aud has never been changedi III Is most
comprehensive aud stated with all that concise,
ness and perfection in meaning which lHusuateu
tue style oil early law writer's. Tne reasons whlcn
that deals with the historical and philosophical
well as with the technical sides OF criminal law
are oil nature looking 10 the public good, be-
cause II the Grand Jury could leave their room and
disclose what they were doing, accused persons
cape, and persons would then be deferred from
voluntarily gong forward and informing OF crime
before them. II emphasize tins subject particu-
larry ap this time because II mas come officially TO
nv knowledge that, within the past six months
In this county the Grand Jury has come 10 be a
body quite as
MECH THE SUBJECT OF LOBBY INFLUENCES AS
LEGISLATIVE BODIES
would seem TO be- Speculatlons as TO what
grand Jury Will do, and even wagers upon their
probable action have become quite common In
clubs and coffee houses. Even apparently con-
sistent and credible narrations have been pub
lished concerning the declarations ana sensational
dongs and opinions OF grand Jnries In pending
matters, and cannot blame those
PUBLIC PULSE THE RE-
PoR1ERs,
tor what they may have done but certainly som G
members OF the grand juries have violated their
oaths OF secrecy. Minutes OF some grand Juries
nav in tbe past distinctly shown traces as Well as
nv,dences OF considerations and Of reconsdera-
mons and references which can only DC explained
upon belief that grand jurors have yleided
TO LOBBY PRESSURE,
either IN finally finding or dnally dismssng blIls
oi Inalc tmeuL Ina Grand Juror w9o suffers AlI1
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
MARINE OOURT-PART l.
Jurors Fined for Non-Attendance.
pafora Ind InachimSen

Jurors Fined for Non-Attendance.
Before Judge Joachimsen.
The following named jurors were each fined $3.50
for non-attendance yesterday
John w. Davis, Simon Mandelbour, William K.
Kitchen, Thomas A. Beard, Samuel ]. Murphy,
Thomas Roach, Jacob Schnitzer, William Hamberg,
Reuben W. Howes, Henry Beherman. Charles A.
WeatherDy, william st. John, Charles H. Lock,
Franklin jennings, William Krebs, Robert J. An
derson, william A. Robertson, Peter Keller. Mi
cdael J. KeOgn, Thomas J. ROundy, John II. Miller,
Adam Tabloid. Joseph Rau, William II. Cowl, J0na-
than Potter, Samuel Hesse, Church E. Gates,
Charles Bum, Howard +. Phillips, George w.
Hooker, Allan Cummings, Henry Alton, William l..
jenkins Jeremiah Devlin, VIM. Clendennie.
The Court announced that in view OF the press
OF business there was necessity Tor the attend
ance oil numerous jury panel, and that the gen.
tlemen summoned would have to offer legal ex-
ury duty.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06

grocery store in Van Brunt street. and that at the
moment OF his arrest bv Captain Williams who
told hlm ne was his prisoner, he was engaged In
opening her store. He offered some resistance,
but handouts were soon placed upon hlm,
and therefore any further resistance on his part
was ont OF the question He was removed to the
station house. where he remained until the other
prisoner was brought IN, when both were locked
were subsequently brought down to the United
States Court, where Commissioner Kenneth g.
White committed them In uefault OF bail for ex-
ANIMATION. None OF the facts OF the case how
ever, we're developed IN this preliminary proceed
ing, as the United States authorities deemed IL
prudent to withhold them for the present, pend
ing the arrest OF the third accused person, which,
II Is exp xpected Will be efiected In very short time.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
A Clever Ruse.
Before Judge Wandell.


On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Caroline Schaefer,
living at No. 81 Alien street, was called on by one
OF the perpatetic commissonaIres so often seen
In our streets lately, dressed In gray clothes with
red trimmings. The commisslonare, whose name
IL Herman Schattman, informed her that her nus-
band mad met with an accident, by which his leg
was broken and that he had been taken to Belle.
vue Hospital. Mrs. Schaerer dressed herself as
quickly as possible and repaired To the h0spltai.
ON arriving there she was informed tnat no such
person as her husband had been brought
In there that day. Not knowing what 10
make OF the messaQe she had received, she went
straight to her home In doubt and trepidatlon,
when she discovered that her apartments nad
been ri1ed and gold watch and chain and seven
teen yards OF black silk had been carried away.
Suspicion ie on Charles petrie, who boarded
with her and occupied a hall bedroom opening on
Mrs. Schaefier's apartments. He was arrested
sunday last by Onicer Farley, OF the seventeenth
precinct, and the commissonaire, Schattman,
who brought the news OF Mr.. Schaeffer's broken
leg, identified him the person who met
him on the street on Saturday afternoon and
directed him to deliver the above message. Judge
Wande yesterday held Petrle In $1,000 bail to an
sWer at General Sessions.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
THE CHURCH OF ST. TOADY.
which Is the Worse, the Pastor or the
Congregation
NEW Oct

NEW YORK. Oct. 8, 1874.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The American people, whether justly or not.
have obtained the unenvlable reputation Of
toadying to wealth, power and social position,
but am not aware OF many instances where the
charge could justly be laid at the door OF the
Catholic Church On the occasion OF the celebra-
tion Of solemn high mass at st. Brdget's church,
yesterday morning, o scene was enacted which
rivals the outrageous exhibition at Plymouth
church on the acquttal OF the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher by the Investigating Committee The
circumstances, as witnessed them, are as fol
lows:-It was stated in the public PRINTS that
nga would ano be
prssens. prHns '" Long '0i before the Ceremony COM
dangerous to be within Its walls. The pew directly
IN 'front.' OF the altar was reserved 10r the bridal
party; but the centre aisle. through which they
like herrlngs in box. Even the steps OF the
altar were not sacred as men, women and chill
away as tney would at circus. When the BRIDE
and groom were dragged up the centre aisle rush
the church and even in the galleries, people were
standing up in the pews and pulling and hauling
to get good look at 1.-The show" SO true Is this
atterward ascertained) stood up on the steps OF
the altar and called out in an excited voice, "Fu
stop the service; I'll stop the service. DO you
hear me IN stop the service II these proceed
ings continue. It's disgrace to the house q God.
It's the duty OF every one to sit down. and It's the
duty OF those near any one standing on the seats
to make them SIT down." These remarks were
responded to by some one ID bator sne crows we
ceremony commenced several reporters were con.
Quoted inside the altar ratings, where they amused
themselves during the service. But this is not all
The acme OF tOadylsm was reached when rather
Mooney, after having gwen out the text and
before commencing his sermon, said:-"Dearly
beloved brethren before giving any explanation
Of the text, let me pegin By welcoming tot to the
house OF God, and especially to that which Is
under the patronage. OF ST. Bridget. our young
friends, the bride and bridegroom, who are with
us this morning. l do this not only In my own
name but in the name OF all present, ior feel
assured that this vast assemDlage have gathered
ether in this sacred edifce not only TO perform
their religious duties but also to give expresslon
to their respect for the happy young coupie-a
respect winch Is felt not only In this community
and state, but throughout the entire country"
In conclusion, / nave only to say that have at
tended special services In Catholic churches many
times not only In this country but abroad, but
never in my experience have witnessed such abb
lect toadysm, or such outrageous proceedings as
occurred in ST. Bridget's church yesterday morn-
ing. AN EiE WAANLco
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Burglaries and Larcenies.
Before Recorder Hackett.


James Leroy, indicted for robbery In the first
degree, pleaded guilty to an attempt. The indict-
ment charged that on the 18th OF August the pris-
Oner dragged Frederick Seuleder into hallway
in Elizabeth street and stole SIS from his person.
This youthful highwayman was sent to the State
Prison for the period OF seven years.
Daniel Sullivan, who on the 3lst OF August, stole
SIZE worth OF cigars. the property OF James Hol-
lanoer, pleaded guilty to an attempt at grand lar
ceny. He was sent to the State Prison Tor two
Charles Williams, alias Wock pleaded guilty to
an Indictment charging him with obtaining. on the
the employ OF Thomas slnnot, No. 2a2 Bowery for
which he gave in payment bogus check on the
Mechanics and Traders Bank
William Morgan, who on The 18th OF August stole
$34 In money from the drawer OF Frederick Sch0l-
Ing at No. 63s Hudson street, pleaded guilty to an
These prisoners were each sent to the state
Prison for two years.
steal from the person OF Charles Holman, on the
2sth OF August, silver watch, valued at 50. He
was sent to the Penitentary Tor eighteen months.
Disagreement.
John Keating and Charles O'Neill were tried
upon an indictment charging them with attempt
ing to enter the house OF August G. Zimmerman,
No. 1919 Mercer street. on the sth OF August. The
scuttle OF the roof was broken, and the prisoners
were found sleeping on al adjacent roo. 1t was
was testified to by the mother OF one OF the de-
PENDANTS and by the sister OF the other that they
in the habit Of sleeping upon the roof during
the summer.
The jury JAILED to agree upon verdict and were
discharged.
Lucy brown, who on the oath or August stole
ladies' wearing apparel worth $33 owned by
Sarah Stone, pleaded guilty to an attempt at
grand larceny.
Thomas condor also pleaded guilty. to an at
tempt TO commit similar offence, the charge
against him being that on the 1st OF September he
stole twenty-five cents IRON the person OF WI.
liam Barry while he lny drunk on the sidewalk.
The punishment: inniCted upon these prisoners
was Imprisonment in the Penitentlary Tor one
year.
william F. Doyle, who embezzled 81 on the 18th
OF August ron Benjamin Guthrie, by whom he
was employed as driver, pleaued guilty to petit
larceny.
John smith, James McCabe and James Gair
pleaded guilty to the minor grade Of larceny, the
charke being that on the 3lst OF August they stole
$50 worth OF lead pipe, the property OF Elizabeth
Bailey.
the above named prisoners were sent to the
Penitentiary for six months.
Acquittals.
Rosa Meyer, who was domestic In the employ
OF Zacharian KIntzler, No. 469 Canal street, was
tried upon q charge OF stealing ladies' undergar.
ments and $50 in money. The evidence was
slightly circumstanlal which resulted in her
prompt acquittal
Thomas +. Long was also declared not guilty Of
charge OF stealing watch and chain, worth
s75 from the person OF Charles McGovern, on the
l1tn of last month.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION COMPANY

second series OF drawings OF the bonds Of the
site and building OF the Industrial Exhibition Com
pany was held yesterday In stelnway Hall. The fol-
loving are the numbers Of the series drawn =
ss8 7oo sas ssss sg2s %, ssss S9sa I,Sas
27sl, am, 2,217, 6,lss, 8seS, s,eI9 $3.50, 4,eet
I,25s. 7,76i, I,5e2, eos4 LOO s2ss s ee9i' 1928
The allotment OF premiums will take place, ac-
cordlng to the plan OF redemption, on Monday
December 7, 1874, when the 1000 premium bonds,
comprising the above forty series, will be re-
deemed, and premiums, amounting TO s150,000,
Will be distributed among said A000 pondhpldera.
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
Is Mooney MoOnstruck :

TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
I am told ror l was not there myseiD that
Father Mooney told his congregation yesterday
that the Mass OF that day was in honor OF Fitch
and his BRIDE as well as In honor or God. Can it
be possible that any priest could allow himself to
s.step down and out" to such degreeY Poor
Fitch and his sensitive bride must have been the
most mortified persons In the congregation. Wnen
old Hughes was alive such toadyism would not
nave been tolerated. INDIGNANT CAIHOLlO
The New York herald., 1874-10-06
SUPERIOR coURT-sPEo1AL TERM
Decisions.

Decisions.
BY Judge Freedman.
Marcy vs. New York Gaslight Company.-Upon
presentation of an engrossed or prin ted copy Of
the case now settled and containing the ex
hibit In full, the case Will be marked, settled and
ordered on file.
BY Judge Van Worst.
Eitel vs. Bracken ct al.-Motion to allow answer
to be amended by setting up payment on the
mortgage granted, but not q counter-clam; COSTS
OF motion to plalntin.
Scranton VS.. Osgood.-Motion granted
Morey VS.. heckman.-Upon q deposit within
twenty -four hours OF the amount OF the Judgment
in court and the payment OF $40 costs OF this mo-
rion, the dieendant's default opened and 1ve days
time to answer ordered.
Splitter VS.. Koenigsberg.-Order settled.