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The New York herald., 1875-09-11
THE WESTERvELT TRIAL.
OPENING THE PRISONERS DEFENCE-THE
PRISONERS WIFE ALLOWED TO TESTIFY
GLIMPSE AT THE HOME LIFE OF MosHER.

OPENING THE PRISONERS DEFENCE-THE
PRISONERS WIFE ALLOWED TO TEsTrx-A
GLIMPSE AT THE HOME LIFE OF MosHER.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 10, 1875
The proceedings in the trial Of William H. wester-
welt to-day marked by that dramatic interest
which had been gradually increasing during the unfold
ing OF the Of the prosecution. The prisoners
counsel to-day began his defence and the OF tho
Court was mainly consumed in listening the test-
mony of Mrs Westerve the wife of tho accused.
DEFENcx.
Shortly after the opening of court the prisoners
counsel addressed the jury opening tho case for
defence His address very short, saying that but
few witnesses would be examined; that one timo IL
was intended to offer evidence; that all the prisoner
desired was tell his story under OATH and that
he entreated fair hearing.
Mrs Mary o'Lcary OF No. 233 Monroe street, New
York; Miss Kate Morgan, of No. 72t Gilbert street.
Philadelphia, and Mrs Annie McElrosy, of New York,
York at certain dates in July, 1874
MRS wEsrERyELr CALLED.
Mr. Ford then called Mrs. westervelt to the stand
whercupon Mr. Hagcrt objected.
To this objection Judge Ecock said, ''Sho is not
competent witness until he makes his election In
deed, she is not then; but the Commonwealth valves
that objection" Objection sustained.
Mr. Ford, to the prsoncr-Mr wcstcrvelt, do you
desire to be examined or noty
Westerve-I do sir. after my wife
wEsTERvELT's TESTIMONY
II was then agreed that she should testify and accord
ingy she was sworn. She told OF her marriage with
the prisoner and their struggles TO get along in the
world; Of how she had come to Philadelphia with him.
and how subsequently he, the advice Of Moshcr went
into the moth powder business; in this he failed
and they returned to New York; on the night
of the 9th of July she remembered he
home, for the that that night he went to
the J. j. O'Bricn picnic and when he came home he
brought cooked ham and s. with him, both of which
had been given him at the picnic. In speaking OF tho
9th OF July, the day ON which Mrs. Peet swore
sne saw Westcrvelt IN brooklyn Mrs Wcstcrvelt said
On the morning of the 9th OF July did not get up
very early, and after breakfast he took n pillow and
the ironing blanket and went into the entry aud
slept most all day; he had a mustache that
day, the same as he always wore; he had
no whlskers on that dayi up to the middle
OF August he was about the police Office all the time
trying to get back the police force from which he
had been dismissed. The remainder of the testimony
of the witness did not develop anything OF special
interest
She will probably be cross-cxamincd at the next
sitting Of the Court
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
THE NATIONAL GUARD.

LIST OF LATEST COMMISSIONS AND PROMOTIONS.
General Orders No %, under date of the 1st inst,
announced the following commissions and promotions
THIRD REGIMENT OF CAvALRY-Justus Luhrs
captain. with rank from February TO- 1876
vice Claus Hoops, resigned; Frederick Won Axte
first lieutenant with rank from February 10
1875, Justus Luhrs, promoted John G. kobbe
second lieutenant, with rank from February TO- 1875
vice Frederick Won Axtc, promoted William ]. Klee
second lieutenant, with rank from February 2 1875
vice Herman II. Knken, resigned.
SIXTH REGMEYT.-William +. Van Wyck, colonel
with rank from August s. 1875, vice Frank W. Sterry
rank from August 5, 1875 vice William L. Van Wyck
promoted.
ELEVENTH REGMENr.-Charles F. Baldenecker
captain, with rank from July 49, 1875, vice Robert
Gross resigned.
TWENTY THIRD REGMENT-Charles f. Bridge first
lieutenant and commissary of subsistence, with rank
from August 16, 1875, vice John Partridge, pro-
moted Winghed &. Burton, captain and inspector OF
rifle practice with rank from August 16 1885, original
TWENTY EIGHTH REGIMENT. NT.-Christian Ilg, captain,
with rank from July s, 1875. vice William Heerdt Jr
promoted Adolf Getting, first lieutenant, with rank
from July 1875 vice Christian Wolf resigned; Albert
Fries second lieutenant with rank from July s. 1876,
vice Christian Iuig, promoted; William Heerdt,
Jr, captain and inspector of rifle practice, with
rank from June "a, 1875, original; Francis f. Miller
captain with rank from July II 1876, vice John G.
E. Hinrlchs; Emil Schiein, second Lieutenant with
rank from July IL, 1875, vice Francis F. Miller pro-
NOTED.
SIxrY-Myru REGrMEST.-John J. Carton, captain and
inspector OF rifle practice with rank from July 20,
1875 Original
SEvENrY,F FIRST REGniENT.-william H. Chaddock,
lieutenant colonel, with rank from August 4, 1875,
vice Henry c. Lockwood resigned; Edwin A. McAlpine,
major with rank from August 4, 1878, vice Thomas l..
Raymond resigned William b. Knapp, second lieu
tenant, with rank from June Ia, 1873, vice Emil Car
dozo resigned.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
LABOR AND WAGES.

THE woRKINGMENs S UNION DENoUNCEs TAAIMANY
MEETING CONTEMPLATED.
The workingmen's Union held n special meeting last
evening at Military Hall, No 1913 Bowery Hugh Dalton
presided
Denis S. Griffin made an address in which he bit.
tery denounced the reduction of the aborers' wages
and the part taken in it by Tammany Hail. and offered
series of resolutions protesting against any
reduction of the laborers' wages except accom-
panied by equivalent reduction in the cost of the
necessares of life declaring that this reduction
be justified upon the pretext of economy while the city
is saddled with overpad officials anxious to abrdgc their
limited duties but the salaries attached thereto and
calling for the appointment of committee to wait upon
the Commissioner of Public Works to learn the
cause of this reduction and the instgators
of it and for another committee to call
mass meeting at Cooper Institute where the working
people could give expression TO their views upon the
subject and also for the appointment of five delegates
to attend the Democratic State Convention at Syracuse
on the 10th inst, and on behalf of the Workngmens
Union of the city of New York demand
hearing before that body order that 1t may be ap-
prised of the manner in which the leaders in this
county ignore the rights of the masses and the feeling
at such treatment
Mr. Griffin stated that any delegates they
might send to Syracuse would be given
a hearing by the Convention That
had already been promised them by that body The
delegates chosen were Messrs Denis s. Griffin Michael
r. Walsh, +. J. Corbitt Thomas r. Masterson and E.
II. Greene. The committee to wait on the De-
partment of Public Works consists of Messrs
Hugh Greenan Patrick Gallagher, Daniel O'Caaghan
NJ. H. Hafey and James 0'Relly, and the Committee
Mass Meeting of r. L. Raleigh z. II. Cosgrove, Patrick
O'Farrel, James Baldwin and W. Fitzgerald.
Addresses denouncing the reduction of the laborers
wages also made by Messrs. Thomas Masterson,
W. Fitzgerald, Hugh Greenan and others present.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
FAST MAIL TRAIN TO WEST AND
SOUTHWEST

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will on Monday
next, tho 18th inst begin running regular daily fast
mail train to Pitsburg, Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis
and the Southwest 1t appears that the company
some months ago advised the Post Office De-
partment of its readiness to a fast postal
train not only to Chicago but to St. Louis and Cincn-
natl thus aording the same postal facilities TO the
Southwest TO Chicago and the Northwest II was
only on the 9th of August that the department
responded to this Offer and then it understood that
the train by the New York Central road would COM
running the 18th OF September This gave the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company only thirteen working
days build three postal and three tender and
alter the time tables of its various lines from New York
to Chicago Cincinnati and ST. Louis but the company
succeeded in building and will have them COM
pleted and at Jersey City ready for running the train
on Monday, the 18th inst The train will leave New
York at half past four A. NJ arrive Pttsburg six
p. NJ, Chicago hafpast six A. NJ, Cincinnati fifty
minutes past four A. NJ, Indianapolis fifty minutes past
six A. NJ and St Louis two p NJ
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
THE THIEVES HARVEST.

The pickpocket brigade who have been gathering
such an abundant harvest in the vicinity Of tho
Schuetzen Park, Union HILL are by done with
their labors- Patrick Londrigan Of Hoboken, while
joining the Teuonic jewellers, was robbed of about
81 800 Hoboken city scrip and $50 in money The thief
is unknown. Francis Clarkson, Mrs Mclaughlin and
J. Ryan were arrested in the Park for picking pockets
On their arragnment three watches and $l20 were
found in their possession The prisoners are held to
await the Identification OF the property Another
virago was caught in the attempt TO rob
Jacob Aeschbach. A policeman who conveyed her
TO prison got bad usage from her Several
pocketbooks with nothing in them have been found
near the festival grounds, having been evidently flung
there by thieves. One pocketbook, containing a note
for 500 picked up yesterday IL is in the hands
of Justice Gerlcb While Mr. Meyer, residing
Bergenlne avenue, Gardner street, partici.
pating in the carnival his house broken into and
ransackcd The burglars distracted few watches and
chains with some valuable clothing well jcwelry
and money Tho robbery was not discovered until the
owner went home early yesterday morning. Several
other depredations have taken place the neghbor.
hood the police displaying the greatest Indifference.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
THE CHAMPION SOULS OF AMERICA.

THE RACE BETWEEN MORRIS AND COULTER ON
THE ALLEGHANY To-DAY-PooL SELLING ON
THE RESULT.
PrrTsBURG, Sept. 10, 1875.
The great scuing match for the championship of
America and ST. 900 between Henry Coulter and Evan
Morris, which takes place tomorrow afternoon at Lo-
gan's Eddy on the Allegheny River, WILL it Is said by
professional boating men, be of the finest struggles
ofthe kind in this country.
Reports from the headquarters of the mon tonight
say that they both in excellent condition and ready
and anxious for the meeting Coulter's condition is
superb and his friends say since he began boating
has he pulled such strong as he does to-day. He
will at about 165 pounds in shell built by him
self Morris is very strong and shows evidence of
cecnt training He will row at about 1853 pounds in
American built she'll 1t Is said he is much better
day than when he pulled George Brown at
Halifax last year.
POOL SELLING
the is going in quite number Of places to-
night. At Sprouts White House, Fifth avenue, there
appears to be no choice, selling as high the
other, though Morris to have the friends.
Pool selling quite lively and the indications that
much money is staked on the result The hour fixed
for the is between four and five O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
LEXINGTON RACES.

LEXINGTON, KY, Sept 10, 1875
The races to-day we'll attended A light rain
laid the dust and put the track in excellent condition
SUMMARY.
FIRST RAcE.-Produce Stakes for three-year-olds
Two-mie heats.
Megibbens b. f., by imp. bennington ............. 1
Geo. Cadwaaders b. f., by Enquirer ........... dis
Time, 3:401
SECOND RAcE.-Colt and lly stakes for two year, ods
Nichols b. G. Vagrant, by Virgil .................
Richards ch f. Clemmie G., by War Dance. ....... 2
Randall & Co.'s b. c. The Npper, by imp Phaeton.. 8
The following were not placed Richards ch C.
Bazaar, by Jack Malone; Megbben's ch 6. Goldsberg,
by Lexington; Swigcrt's b. c. Bombay, by Planet
Swgert's b. C Berlin, by imp. Australian.
Time, 1:45h.
THIRD RAcE.-Pursc $3.50, of which 5000 to the first
and $50 to second horse Three-quarters of a mile.
Swgert's ch. h. Egypt years old, by Planet..... 1
Robinson, Morgan & Co.'s br. Gyptis, 3ycars old,
Richards b. c. Redman, years old by War Dance. 3
The following were not placed:-Buford's ch. c.
Vox Popul four years old by Versailles; Grinsteads
b. Phoebe Maynower three years old, by imported
Phaeton; Thomas ch. f. George Bowman four years
old by Lexington Richards ch. Bullion, two years
old by War Dance.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
MUSIC ON THE MALL.

The Department Of Parks announce that If the
weather is hne there will be music on the Mall at Cen
trail Park, under the direction OF Messrs. Dodworth
Grafula this afternoon commencing at four O'Clock.
The following is the programme
PART L.
l. March 40 Madchen und Klein Manu-. ....... .Suppo
2 Overture, Mcrry Wives Of Windsor" ... .Nicoiai
8 Waltz "New Vienna n....................S Strauss
4 Selection from 'The Barber of Sovile".. E. Rossni
Introducing "Una yoce, performed on the Cornet by
b. c. Bent.
PART H.
s. Fackcantz No. A. 'Fredcrick Wilhelm. .Meyerbcer
O. Quadrlle Gems from German Song". e.. Dodworth
T. Overture ''The Prctender' .............. .Kucken
Solo for Piccoo, 'rhemo and Variations. De Carlo
S. De Carlo.
ILL.,
O. Selection, "Mme L'Archduc" ...... .OfTenbach
10. Mazurka "Fata Morgana".. Strauss
H. Medley, shamrock Garland" ........ Dodworth
II Galop, 'Jockey, Godfrey
Finale ttNational Airs
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
SUICIDE WITH STRYCHNINE.

Mr.. E. Jancke, German well known in Hoboken
was found dead in his room last evening. An nves-
tgation led to the belief that dose of strychnne had
been taken by Mr.. Jancke with a suicidal purpose.
Life had apparently been extinct for twenty four hours
The body might have lain there much longer but for
casual visit which his wife paid, when the horror
discovered Deceased possessed of ample means,
and owned the cosey dwelling No go Park avenue
ner Sixth street. where his death took place Though
forty-nve years of age and long time married Mr..
Jancke experienced much domestic nfelclty, which is
supposed to have predisposed him to his rash deed.
post -mortem examination will be held to day.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
DELEGATES TO SYRACUSE.

The anti-Tammany democrats of the Seventeenth
Assembly district held convention last evening the
National Assembly Rooms in West Forty-fourth street
for the purpose of eecting delegates and aernates
the democratic State Convention at Syracuse. The
following chosen n:-Deegates-Henry Muir
ray, ex-Judge Michael Connolly Morris Eenger.
Alternates-Richard K Powers, William King and
Adolph l.. Sanger
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
RICHARD WALTERS, AUCr1oNEEn.

Richard Walters, old and respected citizen Of Sa
Seventh ward brcathed his last yerterday forenoon at
his residence No 27 East Broadway. He born the
county of Cavan Ireland in 1918, and came with his
family TO the United States a. very early age His
citizenship in New York has been uninterrupted for
about orty years and during that time he maintained
among business men an amiable character. Becoming
associated with, after his entry upon commercial
pursuits he attracted the attention Of leading business
firms, who Teposlng confidence in his integrity and
ability gave evidence of their faith by aiding him with
valuable patronage. Mr.. Walters for nine years
Shers auctoneer, Glling that position under Messrs
keily Lynch and D Brien.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
TOTAL DEPRAVTTY ILLUSTRATED.

man named Miller discharged from the County
Jail at Hampstead Wednesday afternoon. The samc
night he caught in the act Of stealing valuable
horse belonging to Mr. Simonson, Of Jamaica, and
locked up for trial. The day Judge Armstrong
sentenced Gus Cook negro TO three years IN state
Prison. While awaiting trial for horse stealing ne
nearly murdered the aier by striking HIM in the head
with brick Having served his term OF two years Tor
this offence he was caught stealing horse belonging
to Mr. Conkn, of Jamaica. He was finally convicted
Of horse stealing and fconous assault and sontencecs
on Wednesday, to three yearG
The New York herald., 1875-09-11

LAST DAY OF THE THIRD ANNUAL RUNNING
MEETING-PooL SELLING ON THE EVENTS.
This is the last day of the third annual running meet
ing at the Prospect Park Fair Grounds and three crack
ing events the card. First is handicap hurdle
race two miles for purse Of $4Oo, of which $500 to
the winner, SIS to the second and $25 to the third
horse. Then selling race for all ages one
mile and eighth purse of $3.50, the winner to re-
ccvc 5000 and the second horse $50 Winding up the
meeting will be handicap for all ages, purse of $40O OF
which 1925 the winner and SIS to the second horse
Pools sold these events last evening" the
hoin ag
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
HANDICAP HURDLE.
NEW YORK YACHT CLUB.
ARRANGEMENTS FoR THE FAIL REGATTA.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FALL REGATTA
special meeting OF tho New York Yacht Club was
held at the club house, stapleton, s. l., last evening
Arrangements wcro completed for the be sailed
on the 3Oth of september for the prizes offered by
Rear Commodore Kane the club course, and an
appropriation voted dcfray the expenses OF the
occasion A steamer chartered by the club will accom-
pany the yachts the course.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
A YACHT CAPSIZED.

The soop yacht Mauschecn of EIzabethport N. J.,
was capsizcd on Thursday night in the Lower Bay,
where she had been cruising. strong wind was
blowing and heavy ground swell was running at the
time The four clung the keel Of tho vessel for
an hour and half but although they were seen from
the shore dared TO go to their rescue till
Assistant Engineer Donovan of the ~ p Hopkins put
out them in small boat and took them on board in
a nearly exhausted condition One of them said to
be nephew OF DIR. Carnochan, exHealth Officer Of the
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
.JACOR LITTLE.

Mr.. Jacob Little of the sockbrokerage firm of Jacob
Little Co., died in this city Thursday in his thirty
first year. He had been ill for long time, and it
supposed the shock occasoned by the death of his part
ner, Mr.. O. W. p Setback brother-in-law Of the famous
Jacob Ltc), about week ago, hasened his death.
Mr. Little was the nephew of his namosake, who was
financial giant Wall street twenty five years ago. The
deceased will be universally regretted for his many
amiable and honorable qualities.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
THE DIRECT CABLE.

On the 18th inst the direct cable will be ready for the
transmission of public messages between America and
Europe, and the East generally. The tariff rates will
shortly be published The whole system Of the COM
pany between New York and London will be worked by
the companys operators. The name of the place
Mt which messages originate will be transmitted free of
charge. The companys chief Office in New York is at
No 10 Broad street Messages will be received at all
the offices of the Atlantic and Pacific and Franklin
telegraph companies throughout the United States; !;
at all the offices of the Dominion Telegraph Com
manu- of Canada
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
SOUTH CARoLINA's CENTENNIAL.

AT Charleston, s. c. on the 2sth of June next year.
will be celebrated the centennial of the battle in the
harbor at which Colorel Moultry acted so bravey The
celebration may be made matter of Cancellation, for
II was at Charleston that the rebellion began More
over the society which issues the address OF invitation
Is called significantly the Palmetto Guard
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
SUICIDE ON HIS SONS GRAVE.

In the Bay Cemetery at Greenvillc, yesterday
ing man named George Grooby of South Fifth street,
Williamsburg, was discovered to have taken a large
dose of laudanum He chose the grave of his son. who
died seven years ago, the scene of the suicide He
was sent to the hospital, but little hope is entertained
of his recovery.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
A LUCKY MISS.

The store OF William O'Rorkc, corner Of wolcou and
Conovcr streets, Brooklyn, was visited by colored
man yesterday afternoon. Tho negro drew revolver
and snapped nj the proprietor but the weapon missed
fire The fellow was arrested and taken to the Eleventh
precinct station house. where no gave his name as
William Stevens He is ncld TO answer the charge OF
feonious assault
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
YACHTING NOTES.

Yacht America, Boston Yacht Club, Mr. Ben. F.
Butler from Boston for New York, passed Whitestone
yesterday.
Yacht Peerless, DY.C., Mr. Maxwell from Sands
Point passed whestone en- route for Few York.
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
GENERAL ISRAEL HUNT.

General Israel Hunt died in Nashua n H, yesterday
morning, at the age of eighty years. He was vel
known throughout New England Major General Of
militia years ago and prominent democrat and held
many positions In his party. He was also a prominens
Mason
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
WILLIAM G. CoLBURN.

William G. Colburn, Assistant Attorney General Of
Massachusetts, diod at Manchester, n H., Thursday
The New York herald., 1875-09-11
PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS.

Time, 1:17L
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-02-26
SENATORS RANSOM.

The speech of Senator RANSOM, on
Thursday last, has called forth COM
plimsnts from all quarters. Although
he spoke after an all-night's session,
and when his physical condition was
such that he was compelled to stop
before he had concluded his argument,
his speech is said to have been one of the
ablest and most affective OF the ses-
sion. We are glad TO know that Sen
ator RANSOM is among the most infu-
entail members of the Senate, and
that he has frequently used his infu-
ence for the benefit of his people as
we have had substantial evidence
thereof.
Washington correspondents of the
Northern press are unanimous in their
commentator of his recent effort,
and assure US that it places him in the
very front rank of debators in the
Senate.
The New York World says: "Mr.
"RANsoM, of North Carolina, made a
"speech on the general Southern sit
''uation which is commended warmly
"by ali hands. It was an elegant aq-
''peal for peace in the South, for har-
''mony in the country, and for the
''burying of sectional hate and bitter
''ness. It evidently made a deep
impression on the Senate, as it GER
''tainly did on the galleries.
The New York Herald says: "Be-
s'sides Senator Ferry. Messrs. Bayard,
'RANsoM and Thurman spoke with
remarkable effectiveness, General
@'RANsoM, in particular, delighting
sand even surprising his friends
The Baltimore Sun says: 1.-The
speech of General RANSOM was an
sable and eloquent effort, full of pa
eternal peace and good will"