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The New York herald., 1875-09-21
THE ABANDONED BRIG.

Yesterday morning Captain Morris, of the ship Lizzie
Ross, fortythree days from Antwerp reported that
August 10 while in latitude AZ deg so min north ongi-
tude 81 deg west, he a wreck to leeward. Tho
OF his vessel altered pass within 100
feet OF the wreck. They making about eight
knots an hour, high sea was running and the wind
was very strong. This, combined with the darkness
which was just coming on it being an hour before
set rendered the position of the observers the Lizzie
Ross very unfavorable They could however, that
the vessel abandoned, the having been prob
ably picked up by Of several vessels they had passed
during the day. Two French flags were lying one at
the stern, the other at the bOwsprit. The manmast
had gone by the board and in falling over had
of water rushed forth every time the vessel
rose on the waves. The name,
they could make IL out, the Amroiam
OF Malo On inqurng yesterday it was found that the
only boat answering the description given Is the Ar
m0ricain Captain Jouan, small French brig Of only
130 tons burden, built at Quimpcr in 1885, and regis
tered at ST. Malo II underwent extensive repairs from
1s4l to 1851 and again in 1866 when its last survey was
made at St Malo 1t probably fishing ex-
curson TO St Pierre Miqueon where great number
OF French fishing boats, many Of them from 81 Malo,
repair every summer Even full rgged barks are some
times engaged in this trade. The abandoned brig was
Of oak and chestnut and had been copper sheathed In
March, 1866 the date of its last certificate IL oated
very lightly the water from which Captain Morris
inferred that II laden with oil, but TINS inference IS
probably incorrect The length OF the boat IS 80 Feet
breadth of beam 21 feet depth ID feet and draws IL
been surveyed conformity with the rules Of tho
French Loyds and II is, therefore, Impossible TO state
its condition or rating In the annual French Veritas
for 1874 it is registered under No !, 523
The New York herald., 1875-09-21

third degree and sentenced 10 the State Prison for
eighteen months. His Honor the Recorder imposed
the highest penalty of the law, which was tmprison
ment IN tho State Prison for five years
James Burns, who was charged with pointing pistol
at Gustav Birschof the % Of this month, pleaded
guilty to assault and battery He sent 10 the Pen
tentiary tor one year
John Maggie. little boy pleaded guilty 10 stealing
silver watch, worth S., from the person Of Robert
Guenther while walking through Greenwich street.
The prisoner was remanded for sentence.
Frank HartnOt, who on the Goth of August stole
u 90 from the person of Robert j. Lendrum while
walking IN Greenwich street, pleaded guilty. He was
sent to State Prison for two years and six months
John Mccoy youth, who jointly indicted with
Matthew Farrell pleaded guilty to burgarously enter
ing the furnishing store of Fell 4 Van Ness, No Ala
Second avenue The young burglars stole $l42 worth
Of sverware Mccoy sent to the House of Refuge.
Maggie Robinson who the Sth inst cut Susan
Palmer in the back and arms with razor in Baxter
street pleaded guilty to assault with intent TO do
bodily harm. The parties cOlored. His Honor
sentenced Maggie to the State Prison for eighteen
months
Frank Miller, charged with stealing $40 from Richard
Ostenhardt the I'd of this MONTH tried and
quilted the evidence failing to sustain the allegation
verdict OF not guilty also promptly rendered in
favor of John Stiegler who charged with stealing
Babcock fire extinguisher, the property Of the Aldne
Publishing Company.
Peter Harvey Thomas Harvey and Daniel Crowley,
who were indicted for stealing gold watch and chain,
valued at $40, on the 9th inst, from George w.
Manahan at his saloon in Ridge street. tried IL
appeared that the complainant struck Crowley and in
the fight which ensued the watch fell the floor One
of the Harveys picked il up, about returning II
TO the owner when policeman arrested him. They all
proved good character and the jury rendered verdict
oil not guilty without leaving their seats.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
COURT CALENDARs-THIs DAY.

SUPREME ECoURT-CHAMBERs-He by Judge Dono.
hS'NSs . q = S 10 q 29 n = 50 % %
ISL s ise ls iso 49, 1872 S ios o' 100
MARINE CoURr-TRAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge Gross-Nos- 4480, 472S, 1857 2961 3OO5 1898,
495i, 1858, 1885 Abs, 4316, Sl2O 3l53 3l77, 3l6s
MARINE CoURT-TRIAL TERM-PARr 2-Held by
Judge Shea-Nos 1881, 2791, 4436 1896 1878, 1901,
2745, 2942 1923 1858, ATOP, 473O, 4795 4s97 47s1
COURT OF GENERAL SEssoNs-Held by Recorder
Hackett-The People VS. William Fitzsimmons, felo.
nous assault and battery; Same Hannah Ford,
felonous assault and battery; Same Mark Lyn-
sky felonous assault and battery Same Thomas Flood
felonous assault and battery Same Martin McEvoy
and Patrick Kelly, burglary: Same VS. Bernard Brogan,
burglary; Same VS. Frederick Studer burglary; Same
VS. John Corbett burglary; Same Hugh Mccarthy
and Cornelius Farmen, burglary; Same VS. Alfred Fra
zier burglary; Same James Reagan burglary Same
VS. Thomas Murray, burglary Same VS.. Terence Reilly,
grand larceny Same Gotleib Messer grand larceny;
Same VS. James Henderson grand larceny; Same vs..
John Matthews, grand larceny; Same vs. John Lynch,
grand larceny; Same Lavinia Lynch and Anne Mar
tin grand larceny; Same VS. Edward Gallagher, grand
larceny; Same VS. Frank Rubera grand larceny; Same
VS. Bridget Sweeny and Kate Sweeny, grand larceny;
Same VS. Ferdinand A. Sawyer grand larceny; Same
vs. Charlotte oppenheimer grand larceny; Same vs.
John Gibson grand larceny; Same VS.. Louis Edwards,
grand larceny; Same VS. Mary Burns, grand larceny
Same VS. Frank Hudson, grand larceny; Same Daniel
Reardon and Edward Camm, grand larceny;
Same vs. James Burke grand larceny Same VS.. Frank
Hamilton and Frank Bessimer grand larceny Same
Cornelius Famer, grand larceny; Same VS. Mary Rob
inson, grand larceny Same Jane McGee grand lar
ceny; Same Frank Smith, grand larceny; Same VS..
Solomon W. Solomon, grand larceny Same VS.. John
Mckay and John McClarren, grand larceny; Same Va.
grand larceny Same Charles c. Murray, grand lar
ceny; Same VS. Agnes Ward, grand larceny; Same vs.
James 0'Nie, grand larceny; Same VS. Frederick A.
Brady forgery; Same James QUINN receiving stolen
goods; Same VS. Nicholas O'Farrell and Annie Farrell
receiving stolen goods; Same Frederick Smith, false
pretences; Same VS. Michael Kemp and Henry Rowland,
assault and battery; Same Thomas Lloyd assault and
battery Same VS.. Carrie Davenport disorderly house;
Same We. Michael Smith, petit larceny.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
PICKED UP AT SEA.

The Norwegian bark Bscop Brun, Captain Forbach
from Havre for New York. while in charge OF Pilot
Ron of pilot boat No 15 last Saturday night when
sixty miles east Of Sandy Hook, picked up a man who
was discovered floating the cabin door Of schooner
The shipwrecked man was negro, and
stated that he had shipped on a schooner,
the name of which he did not know at Philadelphia.
The vessel was loaded with iron and bound for Boston.
He stated that the day before they lost in gale
of wind, and he knew of no others except himself be-
ing saved He said he first got hold Of SPAR but was
washed OIL OF II, and then caught the cabin door
Further particulars could not be ascertaned rs tho
vessel which picked him up Is yet in the lower
bay. The negro will be sent back TO Philadelphia.
Pilot Hopkins Of the pilot boat Elwell reports that
Saturday. September Is, when abont eighty miles
east southeast Of the Highlands, he saw large guam
hty OF wrecked stun consisting IN part of vessels
galley and the top OF her cabin, bulwarks &C. appar
emily but short time IN the water This may be the
vessel that the negro belongs TO,
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

The Of James A. Duffy, charged with firing a
pistol at Mr. Earle, Deputy Comptroller, again be-
fore the court yesterday a motion of Mr. A. H.
Purdy to admit to bail Judge Donohue after a careful
review of the authorities cited by counsel for and
against the motion, said the prisoner entitled to
bail, fixing the amount in Sl00
The will Of Eliza Hicinbotham, late Of this county
leaving her estate valued at 900 to her husband
William which contested by Sarah, sister Of the
testatrx the ground that the bequest had been OBJ
tanned by fraud and that the signature of the testarx
was not affixed by her admitted to probate yester
day by Surrogate Hutchngs the allegations of the
testant not having been sustained
Thomas Martin brought before United States
Commissioner Shields yesterday charged by another
sailor James DOnigan, with having stabbed him in the
thigh with sheath knife while the steamship
Charleston Sunday last during the voyage from
Charleston, S. c., to this port, The defendant claims
that the stabbing done selfdeence during gen
eral fight the ship The prisoner held in default
Of 81 600 bail for examination Donigan was sent to
Bellevue Hospital.
In the Supreme Court, Chambers, yesterday, Judge
Donohue granted order releasing from the notice Of
Tweed lis pcndens, property Of John Brewer situated
between 109th street. Bloomngdale Road and Riverside
avenue
The Court of Oyer and Termner opened, pro forma
Yesterday, Judge Brady on the bench No cases being
ready for trial however adjournment took place till
next Monday.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
THE BRIDGE.

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS WANTED
FROM NEW YORK
There was a regular meeting Of the New York Bridge
Company at their Office in Brooklyn yesterday after
noon. There were resent:-Wlliam c. Kingsley
James s. T. Stranahan, General Slocum Mr.. Thurber,
Colonel Thomas Carroll Henry C. Murphy, Abram
Hewitt, Mr.. Turner, Mayor Hunter Comptroller
Samuel s. Powell, William Marshall, and the men,
Der of the Board Of Directors Jenkins Van schak who
takes the place of Charles Canda the latter being
gagged on the Rapid Transit Commission.
The Executive Committee were authorized by the
Board to raise the salary of Engineer Harrington $50
per month, or 5000 per He has been in receipt
Of 81, 400 per year heretofore.
The Executive Committee also authorized to en-
ter into contract for about 100000 worth of stone to
be finishing the arch Of the bridge tower on the
New York side The Committee were instructed to ad-
vertise for proposals for the stone
Bills amounting to S53, $50 for current expenses
ordered to be paid The bylaws were amended author
zing the Executive Committee to pay all bills report
ing the same TO se Board.
The President was authorized to procure seal for the
Board The work on the wire for the bridge was
spoken Of Mr. Hewitt saId that wire could be pur-
chased at the present time for about one-haf what
cost three years ago
The President SAID that the engineer was now testing
the wire and would soon make known the specifications
and the standard TO be called for Bids will be received
for the wire in the spring. The work reported
as progressing rapidly. There two gangs of
men at work ri ght and day on the New York anchor
age Two anchor plates laid lately the anchor
age and two more would be laid this week Some de-
lay has been caused by the nonreccpt Of seventeen
pieces Of granite, which material had been delayed in
consequence Of the fog along the coast They pre-
pairing the machinery throw the wires over the tow
ers. In reference to the call for the $500 600 from
New York her share the subscription, IL was
stated that nothing had been done far but the Cor
pOraon Counsel had advised the Board Of Aldermen TO
pass the ordinance authorizing the ISSUE and the
money would doubt be forthcoming at an early date.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21

second street on Sunday evening He arrested by
William Geraghy, the of the wagon and resi-
dent Of No 23 East Twenty street but escaped
again after nearly cutting of Geraghty's thumb with
razor He also attempted TO stab Officer Stewart of the
Twenty-second precinct who arrested him. He was
held for trial at this Court
ASSAULTED FOR GIVING EVIDENCE
Thomas Masterson of No. 427 First avenue appeared
witness before of the coroners on Saturday
last and in his evidence said something which had the
effect Of hurting the feelings Of his neighbor Daniel
Kenney. On Sunday night Kenney cut him over the
right eye with some sharp instrument he was gOina
up stairs TO his Kenney having been arrested
he was held for trial at this Court
A DETERMINED vIoLAToR OF THE LAW.
John Mack, keeper Of lager beer saloon at No 50l
Third avenue, who held for trial on Sunday, al
this Court for violation Of the Excise law arragned
again yesterday for selling liquor the Sabbath His
place has been the subject of complaint to Captain
Murphy of the Twenty first precinct by one Of the Ex
else commissioners who lives in the neghborhood He
was held for trial in $500 bail
CHARGED WITH SELLING HIS CHILDREN
Antonio Bongronini, of No 81 Baxter street. the
father of the two children who sent to the House
of Detention, Sunday as witnesses against pa
drone arraigned yesterday to answer charge Of
having sold his children to the said padrone. An
officer of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 10
Children was the complainant, and the accused was
held for trial
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

It is expected that Captain d L. Brano, commanding
the receiving ship Vermont and the officers attached to
that vessel will be transferred TO the Colorado which
is to take her place about the st Of next month The
necessary repairs to done 10 the Colorado pro-
ceeding slowly, there not being one fourth the
requisite number OF men engaged to do the work re-
quired-
There arc al present on the Vermont about $50 men,
nearly 800 seamen and landsmen having been trans
erred TO other ships The Swatara lifting out for
the Mediterranean has already received her full com
plement
House for Sailors, the Cobb dock there is kel-
hood OF Jack enjoying the premises for months TO
come.
The sloop-ofwar Trenton which is in course Of
construction, will be launched 10 January next
Captain Bishop, commanding the Marine Guard on
the Vermont has his men (sxty in Ssnber quartered
the ship n lieu of the comfortable building they en-
ioyed the Cobb dock They drill TO perfection, and
Of late few desertions have been reported
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
THE PALIsADE INSURANCE FRAUDS

Charles Sacia was arraigned yesterday afternoon in
the Court of Quarter Sessions at Jersey City the
charge Of rauduently organizing the Paisade Insur-
Company Of Jersey City, and with consprng with
one Louis E. French, the so-called Secretary OF said
company, to obtain money under false pretences. He
pleaded guilty and bail fixed at So 500 in de-
fault Of which he remanded to Jail French is
serving Of ten years in the State Prison.
Sacia was indicted with HIM, but he could then be
tried in Jersey, as he was confined in the Tombs
on several charges He then escaped trial in New Jer-
sey by being transferred to a lunatc asylum He left
that institution few weeks ago and returned Jersey
City believing that the had blown over District
Attorney Garretson however had him arrested and he
will be tried during the present term.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
FELONIOUs ASSAULT.

william W. McNevins was tried and convicted Of an
assault with intent do bodily harm. The complaining
witness Thomas McKeon, testified that Saturday
evening" the 5th inst, he was at meeting Of the Fly
away Base Ball Club Association, where he met the
prisoner and some other young men, whence they pro-
ceeded to a lager beer saloon in avenue and had some
drinks and that while there he McKeon) and McNevins
exchanged some words about young girl, and fearing
that there would be some trouble he the compainant
left the saloon and went to another After remaining
there fifteen minutes he len, and upon reaching the
mon Tie prisoner challenger him to tight, and
McKeon accepted the challenge on condition That they
repaired TO the yard While they we're leaving the
street the prisoner drew small pocket knife out OF his
coat pocket and cut him in the check. The accused
admitted the cutting but said he did IL in sefdeence
The fact out cross examination tnat McNevns
was oonvicted of murder in this Court in May, 1871,
upon the reversal Of the conviction by the COus
Of Appeals he pleaded guilty " maDslaughter m the
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
CONSOLIDATING THE EXCHANGES.

The Chamber Of Commerce committee the pur-
chase of site and erection of merchants exchange
consisting of A. A. Low, William Babcock, William f.
Dodge jackson s. Schultz and f. A. Conklin, will hold
a meeting in a few days for the purpose Of holding a
conference with the representatives, of other corporate
mercantile bodies in order to effect consolidation
will be made to the Grocers Board OF Trade
the Cotton Exchange and the Produce Exchange to join
with the Chamber in the erection of an exchange on
the site OF the old Post Office.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
CAPTAIN VAN DUSEN'S TRIAL.
THE CASE PREFER

THE CASE REFERRED TO THE. BOARD.
The trial of Captain Van Dusen of the Fifteenth pre-
cnct, resumed yesterday before Commissioners
Matsell and voorhis.
Sergeant Allen, Of the Fifteenth precinct for the de-
fence, took the stand and testified that he had
peatedly passed the gambling house formerly kept by
Mike Murray, Eighth street, since last May but
any signs of gambling
Officer James Hannah and number of other patrol
men who had done post duty on Eighth street in the
Fifteenth precinct, that they had watched the
place. but failed TO find evidence of gambling going
there.
The case was referred for judgment to the Board.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
ADMIRAL WELLESLEY.

Admiral wellesley Of the British man.ofwar Beller-
ophon now anchored OIL Newport Harbor, will shortly
arrive in this city, en- route to Washington The Ad-
mra will visit the Navy Yard aud will be received by
Vice Admiral Rowan, who will extcnd the usual cour-
tesies IL has not been decided whether the Bel
lerophon will come TO these watarS
The New York herald., 1875-09-21

BY Judge Joachimsen
Hagle VS.. Finkham SchutZe VS. Kaufman; Maltby
VS.. Dnsmore; Schmidt VS.. Beinheim; De GrifT VS..
Tooker; Dusenburry VS. Tooker-Motions denied.
Woodruff Gatgen; Black VS. Frost; Keins VS..
Lawrence; Ward VS. brennan; The Germania Bank vs.
Hockstadter; Merritt Block; Flaherty VS. Simmons
Bryce VS. 0psta; Averi VS. Bryea Cromein VS.. Bios
som; Moissen VS.. Hufragle: Schlissinger Piser;
Nolan VS. Hough; Spingar VS.. Hutchinson; McManus
vs. Jacobs; Levy VS.. Kier-Motion 10 advance causes
granted.
Higgins VS. Writer'S; Wilson VS.. Jacobs; Brown vs.
ConnOrs.-Orders for Judgments on demurrer entered
Curry Harris.-Motion granted on terms. See
memorandum.
Holland VS.. Wolcott.-Defaut opened on payment OF
costs.
Herman VS. Newnetter. Motion granted with costs
Galway Smith; Neville VS. Rosenthal; Myers VS..
LAMBERT Hutter VS.. Norderaux.-Mo granted.
Saretz vs. Degres.-Bail reduced to $25.
Schak vs.. Koesting Bail reduced to 5000
Owens vs. Groesteck Order to deliver note TO re-
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
WASHINGTON PLACE POLICE COURT
MR.. CROSS PocKETBooK.

Mr. CROSS PocKETBooK.
On the morning Of the 10th of September Mr. Will
lam II. Cross OF No Jane street. left his horse and
cart in charge Of boy named Louis Wilde, Of No. o
Perry street. short time afterward Mr. Cross missed
his pocketbook containing $S5 and when he saw
Wilde again he asked him if he had found il. Wilde
replied that he knew nothing about the pocketbOok
and subsequently carried two advertisements for
the missing money to the HERALD and the
Sun Offices respectively by Mr. Cross direction.
The latter heard Saturday night last that young
Wilde had been spending money very recklessy on
Thursday and Friday and he procured his arrest by
officer Bush, OF the Ninth precinct. Wilde
ragned before Judge Wandel yesterday afternoon and
confessed to having found the pocketbook in question
in the cart where Mr. Cross had accidentally dropped
it, He was committed for examination.
wANTED-A SITUATION.
Lizzie Flancenberg, alias Lizzie Bryant was ar
ragned at the above Court yesterday on a charge OF
stealing gold watch chain breastpin and locket in
all valued at $780, from Mrs Elizabeth Erby Of No Is
Second On last Thursday Lizzie applied to Mrs
Erby for situation, and shortly after her departure
from the house the above property was missed. She
was arrested by Officer Masterson, Of the Eighth pre-
cinct Sunday night and the watch and pawn tickets
representing the other articles stolen were found on
her person Lizzie pleaded guilty yesterday, and
committed In default of 81 600 bail to answer
YOUNG BURGLAR CAPTURED.
Officer Murphy, Of the Twentieth precinct early yes
terday morning arrested John QUINN years
of age, with brass valve in his possession valued
$125 1t was subsequently discovered that the valve
was part Of the proceeds Of burglary committed on
the premises Of William Browne, who keeps machine
shop at No 54l West Thirty street. Sunday
night Quinn committed in default Of 81, 600 bail
to answer BY Judge Wandell
LEAD PIPE ROBBERY.
officer Lambertson, of the Twentieth precinct on
Sunday night arrested named Richard McNevn,
in West Forty third street. with quantity Of lead pipe
in his possession. The same night an unoccuped
house at No 5l5 West Forty second street, belonging
TO Mr. Thomas Ball Of No. Al Ryerson street, Brook
lyn, was broken into and the pipe found on McNovin
was identified yesterday as property that had been
stolen from tfe above men toned house in West Forty
second street McNevin was committed default lof
81 900 bail TO answer.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
THE SCHILLER DISASTER IN COURT.

Mary Ridgway, one Of the passengers lost by the
wreck of the steamship Schiller the Scily Islands
last May made will before leaving New York by
which she left ST. 500 to old servant Eliza Rouse,
directing that Eliza should be retained in the family OF
her grandchildren, Joseph r. and Mary r. Walter, to
whom the remanner of her estate valued at 500 000
was bequeathed She named Nicholas Longworth and
julius Dexter of Cincinnati Ohio. trustees of the
until her grandchildren attained their majority
The trustees believing that the grandchildren
lost with Mrs. Ridgway the Schiller, presented the
will before Surrogate Hutchings and it admitted
to probate yesterday. The estate will be claimed by
the next of kin
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
17VsVIN
RAIDING THE LIQUOR DEALERS.
Before Judge smith.

RAIDING THE LIQUOR DEALERS.
Between four and five o'clock Sunday afternoon,
0iccr Bsscr Of the Seventeenth precinct arrested
liquor dealers named William +. Fair, Of No SO Third
avenue, and Patrick Mcdonald, of No. 1l5 Fourth
avenue on charge Of violating the Excise law in keep
ing open on Sunday. They arraigned before
Judge smith yesterday morning and held in 500 bal
each TO answer.
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
FIFTY-sEvENTH STREET COURT

~ I-OlSf lN LII DlILLl COOhA.
Before Judge Kasmre.
DESPERATE THIEF.
James 0'Bren was caught in the act Of stealing
feather pillow from o childs wagon in East Twenty
The New York herald., 1875-09-21
DECISIONS.
SUPREME coURT-cHAMBERs.
MARINE coURr-cHAMBERs.

BY Judge Donohue
Shay VS. Shay.-Order granted confirming report and
anting decree of divorce to plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-03-15

MURDER WILL OUT-SoMETIMES.-Ef
ham, Ill, was thrown into a high state of ex
citement on Wednesday last by the arrest of
one of the most prominent and highly-re-
spected citizens, John Cannon, charged
with committing murder at Nashville, Ill,
some fourteen years ago. The arrest was
made by the Sheriff of SchuylkiIl county,
who had a warrant for his apprehension. Mr..
Cannon was partner in the large Touring
mill of s. w. Little & Co He has resided at
Effingham some thirteen years, during all Of
which time his character and standing have
been above reproach. 1t is charged that
Cannon shot a man i'm Rushville fourteen
years ago, was arrested then and committed
TO Jail, and that before his trial he broke jail
and fed. since which they have never heard
of him until recently.