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New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
THE BOWEN LIBEL SUIT.

The suit of Henry c. Bowen against The
Brookryn Eage for libel called up Saturday, in
the CITY Court OF Brooklyn motion for the defend
ants for permission to amend their answer The athda
vita OF Thomas Kinses and Of counsel alleging certain
f4ets pertaining newly discovered evidence supported
the application IL was stated by Mr. Do Witt that the
defendant was present order to show cause. Fur
ther evidence had procured since the service OF the
answer. The pain:if's counsel agreed to TIE amend
inents provided they not permitted to prejudice the
trial Of the ease to-day
On the examination Of H. e. Bowen In the SUIT against
James IcDermOtt. hir Bowen testified that me- ha oy
known Mr. McDcrmutt three four years. ana during
that time had only spoken t0 him half a dozen Times
ilo had only spoken IN general way 0l matters con.
nected with the scandal for years past. lie dld not
remember speaking to Andrew Mclean of me Eayie
aholf the scandal. A part OF the alleged interview,
which was published I'm The Edgl'. was read.
Mr. Bowen said be never made the statement contained
in The interview. lie only knew A!rs woodruff slightly
and on the only occasion he visited her he was accom-
panied by lis son. by H. t. Clahn. Mt Tusch Sicnog
raphcr and Mr. McermOtt Mr.. DE Wit tried % elicit
the details the interview with Mrs. WoOdhul but the
Court Sustained objection from tle other side Inc
witness said that the interview, portion OF wch had
been read, untrHe IN every particular Inc exam
ifatiOn VAS then closed.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06

front 10 our sdyersnrirs Our mission on this moor ms
be- as far able to restore fhe 10 is
tho Administration. word more OF persona
those around who have steadily slppr.ei me: ley
now move Tint the nomination OF Michael G. Kerr OF
Indiana be Ri1o inanini0ts
Tho motion was adopted amid considerable cheer
ing. The thon took a recess until O'CLOCK
in tho evening During the caucus proceedings Mr.
Randall remained in tho Ways and Means Com
mittee room. and Mr.. Kerr in the Post-Ofice Com
mitter- ROOM each surrounded with friends, await
ing the reception of fresh news from the inside Mr.
Cox also absented himself from the caucus When
tho caucus reassembled, variou, gentloincn were
placed in nomination for Clerk of the House. On
the first ballot the following gentlemen received
votes: Geo NJ. Adams Of Kentucky, 43; blr. Crit
tcnden of Missouri, 80; Mr. Archer IL; Mr.. Tyler,
10: Mr. Dubois, 1 Mr.. Banks, -; Mr. Shober, 10; ;
Mr. Whitehead, 49, with 10 divided between the
other mon On the second ballot Mr.. Adams OBJ
tained 49, and Mr. Crittenden 35, the remainder of
the votes being given to other candidates On the
fifth ballot tho vote for Mr. Adams ran up to SDeand
Mr.. Crittenden received 80. Mr.. Adams was de-
carcd the nominee of the caucus. Mr.. Wldderborn
Withdrew ~ a candidate this morning
John G. Thompson of Ohio was nominated for
on tho first ballot, receiving 13
votes to 40 scattering On the second ballot Tor
Doorkecper l.. H. Fitzhugh Of Texas received 81
votes a majority Of all cast. Mr.. Ftzhugh was
Sergeant-at-Arms for the Confederate Congress.
Nine persons were voted for "a Postmaster. On the
third ballos James Stuart Of Virginia received 81
votes a majority of all cast The Rev. j. l.. Town
send Of Washington, Episcopalian, was chosen
Chaplain The caucus adj ourned at ] 13O o'clock.
For other Wash fngt0n Nsp, ser Fttt PIPe
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
BUSINESS TROUBLES.


ulator met Saturday, at No. Warrenst 10 oppose
his discharge in bankruptcy. Judge g. W. Fullerton rep
resented tho bankrupt. and Thorndyke Saunders APP
peared for James s. Leeds the assignee. ald several
creditors The Liabilities $3.50 900 while the
assets consist Of stocks Of little real worth the par value
OF when 81 800 Oo0 Among the largest creditors who
have proved their claims the following d. j. Stew
ard, Sl07, ,020 Alexander McIntyre S30.000 L. G. Bo
sert & Co., 81 5000; Bakely Wilson. sls 000 Alfred
Douglas Sl3, 200; A Griffin & Sons, Sl2450; u. b. Gar
rihan $50; William Halstead, S7,275 Scharpe Il
scrymser 81 900; g. Gregory, S6,3S6; T. b. Woolsey
$4,000; d. s. Appleton. $4,000; Capt. Jennings, $4,000
Mrs Mary Higgins. sc, 900; A. Yoke & Bro. s., $50
Richard Patrick, p $40. The meeting adjourned with
out final action.
meeting of the creditors Of d. II. Woodwork prod
uce merchant OF No. 30 Fulton st. held Saturday
before Register Williams. There large attend
ance OF creditors and SO proved their claims Very
little property surrendered by the bankrupt Robert
l.. Woods of No. ~ Dey-st was unanimously elected
assignee. -
William T. shutz fruit dealer Of No 263 washingto
81 has assigned Alonzo Morrison. Assignments have
been made by Edward A. Haldinan dealer IN Opt
cal goods, Of No 66 Nassaust to N g. Dunn by Giraud
Ellsworth and George Standiger To Henry Ellsworth and
hy Edward g. Dumahant and George Spcer to Percivai
W Clement Henry Stoehr whose assignment TO Jacob
Hoffman been already published, hied ON saturday
his schedulo with the Clerk Of the Court OF Common
Pleas stating his Liabilities ut S3,444 o. his nominal
assets at $40 2 and his actual assets vt 81 9l5 25.
Ills sss snees bond Ia dxed at $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
BURGLARIE5 AND TuETTs.

John d. McGrath, for stealing S26 from his father
Charles McGrath OF No 65 Canal st.. yestriay -
the Washington Place Police Court
the Tombs Police yeserd Mary Anne puprc wa
charged with larceny SATURDAY flom Harris sawssky
at No. l5 Bowey Of pockotbook contnins sz2 she
deta ned IN u 900 BAL ,. - =, -,
morning saw three mon on the aeeA OF the bark AsIDp
Oliver thom and They Jumped into their boat 6rnx m
return until they were out o reach They lett the
seldressed young man SATURDAY night entered The
jewelry store OF George Mills on Atlsnta Broosyn and
bank book ON The fnigant oavings Bans ia Nevf0S.
eIeE given sorthless check. he detectives
looking for The swindler
st Brooklyn charged by Albert CLilEan th borOs
Frederick OF NO asa Humboldt st. Brooklyn Dor.
saloon tho way postponed the shooting and sold s
i9s s% Sn @ m @ @ pee Of S M Scgs is
stole stove IRON IN iTon Of Peter NoCors stOr. ind
MrA James wynne was sarpsed soeai y m on SATURDAY,
when she enIeres hsr a. nlnsat, ~ No isi adson ave.
her her DO down % & az s asfs sss Que q % %
sen away With about o. s%ci;y Valued :. ,oo
M s ~ % % S ss sse q I L Ds,
francs brown sailor attached TO the ship ceOsIa yins
saturday night and Whom ColuubssL "a BrooaD ss
two men q whom he incurred & ss way rhsy yoIaeeIed
they knocked him dow and robbed him Ci nonay he
hal with him They Len ran awav aud Officer cunnnsha
Ecsas y Of and a' asi ssss asss s SA1ss fsss
SS sSS .pS Sn ny sS Sn
Island entered SATURDAY nish, saa 80. hasss2
Cssetcn also entered By shsvss who cut the sk
Isss ssssssls Aha. rs.ss ns,p:: rsa. b.
ss s1S Z: ss. las: sa2si r ss -sa az 81
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
THE LEGAL STEPS AGAINST TWEED

REVIEW OF THE sUTTs-THE FIRST FUTILE ACTION
PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE " CIVIL REMEDIES
CTsr-EFFORT FOR A STRUCK JURY-THE IN
DICTMENTs-wHAT THE PROSECUTING COUNSEL
WILL DO.
Soon after the exposure of the great frauds
OF Js73 Mr. O'Conor began a suit against Tweed and
others in the OF the people OF the State OF New
York the whole amount taken under the forms OF the
Board of Audit Of 1870 which, after striking out few
iteDs-which were conceded TO be honestamounted 10
S6I9s957 s5 Fifty-fye OF these items also made
the basis Of the indictment against Tweed on which he
was convicted while others Of them have been made the
basis OF independent indictments against him which have
never been tried In this civil suit Tweed was held to
bail in 81 100000 appeal from this order Of arrest
the action was sustained by the General Term OF the Third
District Another Of the defendants in the time had
demurred to the action his demurrer the Court OF
Appeals decided that the county city the only
proper claimant Of the moneys, and the people had
right 20 bring the suit Nothing further done there
fore that suit neither party taking any further steps,
Mr. Tweed being in prison under the criminal conviction
and the Court Of Appeals decision being complete bar
to any to the painths About the time OF the
bringing Of the suit already mentioned, Mr.. OGorman,
then Corporation Counsel, brought suit against Tweed
for over 81 O00 in the Of the city, which
never went further than the service oil complaint.
suit was also begun in the OF the county but that
never advanced further than the service of summons
without "A complaint, and Ia still in that condition
In the Spring OF the present year amendment to ID
Code and two acts passed intended to reach this
class The people OF the State were expressly
authorized TO bring suits for moneys embezzled from any
political division OF the State, though provision was i'll
serted securing to the wronged political body the pro
ceeds Of the suit Under these laws new suit was
begun In the maine Of the people for 0O0 900
Notice Of dsconnuance of tho old suit given, and
in the new suit Judge Davis granted order OF arrest
against Tweed, fixing his ball ut S3.o0o0c0 The Court
OF Appeals after decided that the imprisonment Of
Tweed for than year under his criminal conYc
Illegal. aud he thorcupOn released froin the
pcnitentiary only 10 DO taken In custody by Tho
Sheriff under this order Of arrest Tweeds
counsel then applied To tis courts for the
roieass Of their client from arrest. or a
reduction OF his bail. aud for bill oi particulars
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
FREIGHT RATES TO TIE WEST

S. B. Kingston, general freight agent of the
PennsyIvan Railroad stated 10 TRIBUNE reporter Last
week that nothing had yet been settled in regard to
further advance In freight rates to the West He could
not say positively when increase would be made but
he thought further advance would take place by tho
first of the yearpossbly Dec IS. The next advance
would doubtless be to IL per 100 pounds on rrstolas
freight from NewYork to Chicago aud a corresponding
advance % other points "The difficulty in the way Of
making the advance at once he said. ia account ~
the low from Boston West" The general reigbt
agents of this city stated saturday that they had
heard nothing recently in regard 10 further advance, and
they did how hgber rates could be maintained
until the from Boston Increased. Representa-
tyes VI tho other trunk lines Is the DUTY or tho
NewYOrk Central Railroad 10 bring up the rates Og
the other hand representatives OF the NewYos Central
state that any attempt TO force advance their pars
would only result IN throwing the Boston business into
the hands Of the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada aud
they do not propose lose the business ia this
GT Gosser, general freight agent In this city Of the
Penns ania Railroad states that his road hn3 never
carried Boston freight at less than 75 cents per 100
pounds rsclass goods 70 Chicago, aud correspond
iDg rate Tor other goods.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
DIsAPPEARANCE OF A wESTCHEsTER HOTEL
KEEPER.

On Thursday last, about a. m. Officer
Mullen Of The Tenth Precinct, arrested Charles Johnson
in the Bowery charge of theft Ia his room at De
lancey and Chrystiests, found gold watch and
chain. and small ocke together valued at about 500.
discovered Friday that tho watch had belonged
j. j. Dodge the proprietor OF Dodgcs Hotel at vii.
iiam's Bridge, who, IL stated, had been
missing from his homo since tho Tuesday previous.
Detectives set at work to Mr.. Dodge. aud
found that after coming TO this city and drinking az
era places he walking up the BOwcry IL
pary with party OF men Of whom Johnson ono.
This waa on Wednesday evening. Johnson was soen 70
rob Nr Dodge. johnson at sst denied al krONcdge Ot
the theft but after the watch found admitted hGt
he had stolen IL from drunken IN the BOwery Mr.
Dodge has hot been since The detectives thus
have not been successful IN 1nding Ea. Johnson still
in the custody ol the police
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
THE CRUISE OF THE URUGUAY.

The Association of the Independence de Cuba
held meeting last evening at Masonic Hall. at which
Col Rosada who In command of the last expedition
to Cuba in the Uruguay, and who arrived in this city
few days ago. made report OF the expedition. He
stated what in his opinion the VI its failure
The vessel, he said. wholly uuf for the service IN
which shc employed Her machinery was old and In
poor condition. and the propeller worked badly that the
utmost speed the steamer could attain little
five miles an hour When the vessel had set out on the
voyage IL discovered that the supply of coal
insufficient and later the provisions began 10 fall short
Tie people board suffered greatly from these Causes
and also the excessive beat. When they reached
Cuba, nine landod in boat to reconnoter,
but tho place was so dangerous % vessels
that it was impossible TO land any part of the
,eargo, or any soldiers. Meanwhile the spanish
authortes had been informed OF their presence, aud
they had 10 mako the utmost speed 10 jamaica The
furnished OF Inferior quality. He blamed
the agents in this city for negligence in tir out the
vessel Gen Aguera, the President OF the CUBAN Her
public. present al the meeting and his arrival 10
tho hail greeted with much entbusiasD.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
RANK TELLER TAUGHT A LESSON.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 5.-The Sun says that
singular decided this last week in the Circuit
Court for Washington County Nd II was given in evil
deuce on the trial that in 1871 Mrs Susan Wccker asked
the First National Bank OF Hagerst0wn TO cash draft
on New-York for 81 047 The teller OF the bank John
D. Newcomer being told by her that she wished to invest
81 900 in Washington County bonds, advised her that
better investment would be in Northern Pacific Railroad
bonds which bonds have since deprecated to about ID
cents Oh the dollar IL also stated an nducement
for such investment that DIR. John f. Smith Mrs Week
lers physician had invested $40 900 in the Northern
Pacific and this assurance decided her. Robert o.
Nymar the son-in-aw OF Mrs. Weckler confirmed the
testimony he being present at the conversation. The
action brought against the teller Of the bank TO re-
cover the amount invested under decetfu representa-
ton The Jury gave q verdict in Mrs. Wecker's favor
The defendant denied the allegations of deceit and said
that at that time the railroad bonds in good sale and
esteemed AS an excellent investment. Dr. Smith testified
that he had never invested in the Pacific Raj bonds
and told any one that lie had any Mrs Hechler
first brought her action against the bank but the Court
decided that cOuld be maintained becOuse II
not within the chartered powers OF national banks to deal
in bonds and that any who dealt with national
bank in transaction beyond its powers did so ut his
peril and can have remedy against the bank. The
defendant has filed u motion for a new trial.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06

wallug The inspector ordered Detectives Riley.
bunn Adams. Dickson. Koeley. and Doyle on duty
to investigate the facts. Inspector Thorne Win
Others drove about o'clock to the house OF
Tweed to make further search. The building, which
for two years had rarely been opened. and looked
more like gloomy prison than the palace IT is, was
sblsze with gas in every room and the son and SON
in-law OF Tweed invited the fullest search by the
officers The Inspector satisfied himself that the
escape had not been by tho roof or the back doors
and yard Tweed could not have got through the
scuttle-hOle and no footprints or other marks be-
trayed exit by the rear yard. There is hardly
question that. if he escaped at the time tho officers
say, 1t was by the front entrance.
The search. which was kept up during the night
appears TO have been for clue with which to begin.
Whether or not one was obtained which promised
success could not be learned. In fact the officers
seem to have proceeded only on their various
theories. President Matsell dsheieved Dunhams
story entirely and held that Tweed may have lett
the city week ago. But that he was at the jail on
Saturday morning is assured on the evidence OF
David Dndley Field and Mr. Edelsten, his lawyers
Both Mr. Matsell and Superintendent Walling were
convinced that the escape deliberately planned
conspiracy. in which the officers, of course, were
engaged
Sheriff Conner heard Of the escape late i'll tho eve
ming and was greatly excited over it. tie was also
convinced that there collusion with the officers
lie Immediately offered reward of $4,000 FOR
1weed's recapture. When the news was told to Gov
Tilden he instantly sent word to Mr. Conner that he
should hold him personally responsible for the es-
cape. On receiving the message Mr.. Conner is SAID
to have muttered to himself, Then am ruined
man" The Sheriff can be removed by the Governor
and il is stated that he be punished for contempt
by the Supreme Court although innocent OF any di-
rect negligence in the matter.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
STATEMENT OF PATRICK rwoHEY.

Patrick Twohey, who was arrested for set
ting ire TO his wife at No. 81 Parsst Wednesday
night Last taken TO the Horsue Saturday iast aud
made statemet TO Coroner Croker lie said that
wednesday night nc went to bed about ye O'clock and
asleep when he was awakened by his wre's
in. On getting up. he her clothing IN
ls.Dl,, and Immediately tried TO sxtinyuish
the FIRE, but not successful until the
neighbors came in any wife and myself" tho prisoner
said had been drinking freely, and when retired
under the influence Of drink. My wife very drunk
We in the habit OF quarrens frequently. On that
night sc0ded her. but dd not strike brr In my opl-
iOn her clothes must have caught fire while sho I'LL
ing the lamp with kerosene OIL" The inquest wi 10
Leii dAY TINS MeeA
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
BRITTON, BOWgN. AND TIE EAGLE
. CARD FROM MR.. BRIrroS, AND CORRECTION.
TO fhe razor OF The Trtbnne.
SIR: The following paragraph appeared In
IIo odition nf Tile IuInSk uIhli.hel this morning:


Thomas W. Field superintendent OF Public Intruetion
stated Lat he %oa n95 ana% aS oRnn ,a IA W we f
he required 70 produce S the s'r M e TIs' yed %
letter OF the various ones comprising this eoIre6ponhenfe
VIII which M BgTen s d1" m c 10 he a + a s r I oScns % aor
ne Winchester Bon had agreed TO conduct ne case OF
Mr. Bowen against me Edgte In such manner that MI
Bowen should lose 1t.
Personal abuse IN newspapers have long since ceased
to regard but aspersons upon my professional character
cannot be tolerated
First: 1t Il not true that ever counsel for Mr.
Bowen in any action between him and The Eogie
Second: No such statement as alleged IN this para
graph was made In any letter from Mr. kinsella to
Mrs. Field relating TO any suit whatever.
Third No man lives who can truthfully assert that
even acted professionally for client where ala not
serve him faithfully, honestly and to the best OF my
ability and any charge that ever betrayed client Is
simply monstrous
send you this to enable you to do me the justice
which these facts require. Very respectfully,
wISCHEsTER BRIrroS.
District ttorneys Ooee. brooklyn. Dec. 4, 1873.
IThe statement that Mr.. Britton, Mr.. Bowen's
attorney had agreed to conduct the case against The
Eagle in such manner that MIR. Bowen should lose
if. evidently arose from confusion of ideas in the
reporters mind. 1t does Mr.. Brtton a gross inJus-
tice, and take pleasure i'll making the promptest
contradiction and correction.
Mr. Britton's statement, however may convey the
idea that he never was o counsel for Mr.. Bowen
This would be incorrect. lie acted in that capacity
in the suit of Field against Bowen but not in thatof
Bowen against The Eagie. Mr. Britton's second
statement must be Interpreted in the light of the
following extract from the letter alluded to:
/ do not think that Bowen watches Inc. have had
long talk with BrOn, who is BOwen's counsel aud my
friend. | wished the suit settled in one way or
another II need givO no trouble The defense VIII
be-and the only defense possibe-hat the words were
not maciousiy used a. against you ana Mr. f. and are
not libelous Onchaf OF this only IS tenable Britton
stipulated that this snOuld De the only defense % you
see Bowen has little interest in Watchn, me- III Hc Is
doing 30, BrlttOn does not know II.
The above is taken from copy of the letter GER
tilted by tho writer correct.-Edl
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06

MANCHESTER, n. H., Dec. 5.-UOy. Cheney,
ex Cows. straw stearns, and Weston, and Col Riddle.
State Agent, will start for Philadelphia on Wednesday to
arrange for the New amphre Department at the Cen
tennisl The New Hampshire Light Battery OF Man
chester numbering 80 men. will attend and take with
them u brass neld-pece captured from the British BY
zen Stark at bennington. The Portsmouth Artillery
Company, numbering so men. organized In 1775, will
aso attend Great interest In the Centennial Is being
taken this State
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
BAD RAINS IN TEXAS.

GALVESTON, Dec. 5.-Very heavy rains have
prevailed throughout the State At Hampstead twelve
inches OF rain fell In hours the entire country
flooded and considerable damage done to railroads.
one passenger train jumped the track Courtney on
tho Central Road, and an engine and tender Which were
dispatched ts its assistance. precpated through
n clYert. the roof OF which had been washed Mr..
Fowler Of Hampstead Is reported killed and two others
soriously wounded
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
A COTTON BUYER IN ARREsT.

NRw-ORLRANs Dec. 5.-Pandis n. Benachi,
q wclknown cotton buyer was arrested here yesterday
Ho Ia charged with epibezdling $4,000 from Rail-
Brothsrs OF Esw-Yort. e. l.. Gabici Benach's book.
keeper, also arrested as accessory. Bcnacbi was
purchasing agent In this city for the Ho Brothers The
defalcatiUn extends two years business
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
THE BROoKLYN RINo SUITS.

Members of the Brooklyn Iax-payers' Asso-
citation say regard to the delay In beginning proceed
ngs against the implicated officials and contractors, that
Il necessarily requires considerable time " draw up Mo
papers Ia proper form. and to prepare the legal doeu
meat 90 tat thare may be loophole throush which
ITO dcfsndsnts with thor knsvn aspossoa 70 iass
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06
FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

At about p. m. yesterday, John Liddy. .
boy Is years OF ago. living No Il Freemonst Newark
accidentally shot himself while playing with revolver
He had taken the revolver apart, aud exploded the
weapon By striking 1t with hammer The ball entered
the lot breast the heart and could be found
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06

PROBABLE DELAY IN MR. LORDS CASE.
BUFFALO, Dec. 6.--The case Of Geo. ID.
Lord win probably 20 ovss unti next month Auditor
Thayor who ID an iportsst wtpnSs 10 st oonaned 70
hts B1d Tho Distsise Attorney 10 Asdy Ia proved -
any time.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-06

Warden Durham had left the jail early in the day and
had returned II very uncertain when the war
den would hack The Jail would be closed at oSo
D. m and the subordinaes did not expect TO learn any
thing new.