The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-27
DECISIONS. .
SUPREME CoURrLCHAMBERs.

SUPREME COURTLCHAMBERs.
BY Judge Lawrence.
Harris VS.. Observation-Disclosures for counsel.
Martin vs. Slocum.-Ihere IS no certificate from
the snerlr that uarEe refused ~ give q certln.
CATE
smith VS.. schade; Acneson W. Aeheson.-
Granted.
In tne Matter OF Eisee.-When this matter nrst
came lore ne reused to vacate the assess
ment, IN obedience 10 the decision VI the General
Term In the matter OF Philips. Inc case having
further PROOFS the matter again comes before me
and motion TO vacate the assessment As the
Philli 8 case has been reversed IN toe Court Of
Appeals, and no longer controls me, | direct the
assessment TO De vacated.
SUPREME coURr-spxcIAL TERM.
By Judge Vac Worst
.n spUay vs.. Br0dy-'udsmsn' Tor plaintiff See
SUPERIOR coURT-spECIAL TERN
Knoeppel vs.. The Kings Iouaty Fire Insurance
Compsny.@Cass and exceptions settled ana or.
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before hecorder Hackett.
THE BERGH CONTEMPT CASE.
The hearing IN the matter OF the alleged con-
tempt OF Court by Mr.. Henry Bereo In sending
communication to tho Grand Jury was had before
the Recorder yesterday.
Mr.. Bergn appeared with his counsel Mr.. Gerry,
and District Attorney Phelps represented the peo.
pie.
Mr. Gerry was about proceeding with his argu-
ment TO Quash the presentment or the Grand Jury
when His Honor the Recorder said that he would
not hear any argument until Mr.. Bergu answered
the following ques. Ion, which was read to him by
she Clerk :-''Mr. henry bergh did you write or
cause to De written, and send or use 70 De sent,
the annexed original letter TO the Grand Jury or
TINS court, at TINS term, with the intention that
the said eter SHOULD reach the said Grand Jury s'
After consulting with his counsel Mr.. Befgh
~ did, in view OF the facts and under the cir.
cumstances stated and referred TO IN the papers,
winch now submit and nand 10 the Court.n
These were the original aff1dAvits upon when
the counsel bases his motion ~ Quash the present
ment.
The Recorder said that as the afndavits were
Of the Court by waiting 10 peruss vhem. He post
poned the Iurtner consideration OF the matter TIL
Monday At eleven O'Clock.
LARcEN1Es.
Julia Farrell, Who was charged with stealing. on
the 10th OF November last. lace shawl and pair
Of bracelets belonging TO James }. Hickson
pleaded guilty 10 an attempt. There were mlti.
eating circumstances which led HIS Honor to send
tue prisoner to the Penitenriary Tor sx months.
Inc same punishment was indicted upon John
mcknight. VINO was charged, with iour boys with
committing burg airy upon the g. ocery store OF
Solne,ius o'Brien. No. 1855 Third avenue, on toe
aud tomatoes were stolen. He pleaded guilty TO
petit larceny. Ja.tes Mcknight, the iather VI the
10Y. was tried aud acquitted VI the Charge o. re-.
stolen,
john Henry pleaded guilty TO grana larceny, the
stoie 500 WORTH olJewelry and SIS III money from
me house o. Mr.. ROBERT Moneypenny, No. l6l East
Eignty'sxth street. He was sent 70 the state
Senn SMITH, VINO was charged WITH stealing ssA
worm OF silvarware on the goth Of February,
s'saasa suay " An attempt - ssaas iAssSAS.