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The New York herald., 1875-11-30
THE WHISKEY RING.

NEW LINE OF DEvELoPMENT-oNE OF THE
WARNING TELEGRAMs IDENTIFIED BY EXPERTS
AS WRITTEN BY GENERAL BABcocK-AvERY's
CASE.
Sr LOUIS, Nov. 29, 1875.
In the Avery trial to-day c. Rogers, at time
deputy commissioner OF internal revenue testified
to various concerning the workings Of the In
ternal Revenue office at Washington; among other
things follows
/ organized raid without Avery's knowledge Avery
complained Of t. and said he regarded II as an impua
ton against him. Douglass said the secrets leaked out
way, and lie intended TO conhne them few
possible; that was the New Orleans expedition and
It successful
JOHN M DOUGLASS
testified that he Commissioner VI Internal Revenue
raid wanted 10 try this district; the news
got out in some way; then became
rid OF some of the officers; sent Joyce to California
that could have the books in this district exam
ined; had my suspicious us to Mcdonald and Joyce
some time before ths information OF my raids got out in
some way; was disappointed in the first contemplated
raid on New Orleans; Avery knew nothing of
the successful raid on that place; he
10 my Office and complained that my action
reflected upon him; IN the TALL OF 1874
concluded TO change the Supervisors and talked with
the President and Secretary Brstow about it,
the elections we're over and out OF the way recon-
mendcd the changes; sent Mcdonald and Joyce to
Philadelphia; there was
A PRESSURE
brought to bear upon the President and Mcdonald and
Joyce were not transferred us nau recommended
GENERAL BABcocK.
In reference to the question as to whether Babcock
came to see witness about retaining Mcdonald and
Joyce IN their district counsel for Avery objected
General Henderson stated he intended to prove that
General Babcock was in this ring and with this view
W. d. w. Barnard called and asked TO compare
telegram handed him with letter from Babcock writ
ten TO Barnard. The latter thought the telegram
not written by Babcock
Douglass recalled, but could not recognize the
telegram as having been written by Babcock.
EXPERTS.
+. r. Chapman was then called and said he
Judge of handwriting and had hesitation saying
the telegram and letter written by the same
person.
Mr. Gilhllan cashier the United States Treasury
at Washington, who said he expert in hand
writing testified that the letter and telegram
written by the same hand.
John II. Donahue, clerk in the Western Union Tele-
graph office, then called and identified various
kilograms having been received and sent from here
from 1878 To 1875.
General Henderson wished to read the kilograms but
Judge Krum objected and stigmatized the proceeding
simply to bolster up this case and involve the
jury in q muddc to who being tried. The tele
grams were Babcock's and not Avery's He said they
introduced also to make drivc at the White
The New York herald., 1875-11-30

the month OF December, the currency balance being
large enough 20 obviate the need OF such sales,
which the Secretary says never ordered for any
other purpose than TO replenish IT,
THE REMOVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT HoAo NOT
CONTEMPLATED BY THE INDIAN BUREAU.
The despatch from Topeka Kansas, in regard 70 inc
alleged contemplated removal OF superintendent Hoag
and apparently connecting him with ''the Postawaiomie
Ring }, is entirely erroneous The Commissioner Of In
dian Affairs authorizes william Nicholson General
Agent or the Associated Committee OF Friends on In
dian Affairs say that Superintendent Hoag has not
been removed and that his removal has
no. been contemplated, and that his only
connection with the Pottawatomie matters is
that officer OF the government he is diligently
prosecuting those who have defrauded the Indians
Friend Hoag desires TO retire from his present position
whenever the Board shall think proper designate
successor.
RETIREMENT OF LEGAL TENDERS.
The Secretary OF the Treasury to-day directed the
trement Of $e 72 OF outstanding legal tenders that
amount being eighty per cent OF the amount Of ma
tional bank circulation issued during the month.
ITALY TO TAKE PART IN THE CENTENNIAL
The State Department has received official informa-
tion that the government OF Italy has concluded to
revoke their dcclnation to take part which based
upon financial considerations and desire 10 occupy the
space originally reserved for Italy They also inquire
what space be specially allotted for Italian
hibitors In the gallery Of fine arts.
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lands, THE HOMICIDE.
CHILDREN-HUsBAND AND WIFE ENGAGED IN
LEGAL STRIFE.

CONTEST IN COURT FOR THE CUSTODY OF HIS
LEGAL STRIFE.
TRENTON, n. j., Nov 29 1875.
Hon. Courtlandt Parker has renewed his motion In
the Supreme Court before Judge Alfred Reede, to
compel Charles X Lands, OF VIneland notoricty to
hand the custody oi his children his wife,
who has been separated IRON him for somo time past
the ground that he is incapable of taking OF
them, he being at present confined In the Cumber-
land County Jail, at Bridgeton the charge
OF having killed Mr.. Carruth. Owing TO
unhappy differences Mr. Lands and his wife some time
ago agreed separate and the usual legal articles
prepared signed, sealed and delivered. The two chll-
dren boy and GIRL aged respective about eight
and ten years they are very prepossessng and prom
isng for their years. In August last Mr. Lands pro-
duced the children before Judge Reed in obedience
WRIT OP HABEAs CORPUS.
The Judge ordered that evidence should be taken In
the and then hearing would be granted To both
parties. Quite mass Of evidence has been
takon before Supreme Court Commissioner,
on the strength Of which, and also the law bearing
the case according Mr. Parkeris views the hear
elaborate argument and contendcd that the children
should be handed over TO their proper CUSTODIAN Mrs
Landis their mother
THE FATHERS cAusE.
Ex-Chancellor Williamson and Colonel Potter
behalf OF Mr.. Lands resisted the motion, contendng
that the ather the proper person TO lake OF
that he always treated them with affection and that
the other hand Mrs. lands bad acted cruelty toward
them.
The Judge took the papers and reserved his decision
and the great excitement that has arisen reatiye the
troubles and exploits Of Mr. Lands, The most intense
and lively interest IS centred in this latest act in the
Lands drama, and, consequently, the decree OF the
Court Is awaited with painful anxiety.
The New York herald., 1875-11-30
A MASSACHUSETTS, MURDER.
A FARMER MURDERED AND ROBBED BY WAN
DERING TRAMP.

DERING TRAMP.
AMHERST. Mass, Nov. 20 1875.
This town is intensely excited over the news OF tho
discovery Saturday night that Moses Dickinson,
wcll-todo farmer, sixty-four years old, and living
about quarter or mile from the villpge, on the
Northampton road, had been murdered in
his house some time last week The deed
is believed to have been done by
tramp whom Dickinson had temporarily employed
The discovery made by Mr.. Dlcknson'S sen Lucus
and James Graves, who were attracted by disturb
ance made by the cattle, which probably had not been
fed for some days. They found Mr. Dickinson covered
up lounge in tho Kitchen where he usually slept,
with his head smashed in evidently with axe that
lay near by The wall and bedding were spotted with
blood and brains while there pools OF blood upon
the 1oor though there signs Of any struggle
having taken place. The room was small and close
and filled with strong scent OF blood.
Mr.. Dcknson's family had left him on account OF do
difficulties and he had lived alone until about
three weeks ago when no hired tramp He was ad.
dlcted 10 the or opium, though not otherwise Of
bad habits He had just sold his tobacco and some
other farm products, and supposed to have good
sum OF money with him. The tramp who was called
John had urged him sell the tobacco and doubtless
killed him for the money Dckinson's wallet
gone and his books and papers rummagcd over. The
tramp slept in room adjoining the Kitchen and locked
the house behind him when he fled. Mr.. Dickinson
last alive Monday night though lights
were noticed at the house as late as nine O'Clock
Wednesday night The tramp IS described as an
American, about twenty-five years oid slim, OF light
complexion, with pleasant simple face He Is live
feet inches high and light coat, mixed gray
pants and low round crown felt hat He Is reported 10
have last been here week ago to-day He Is said to
have come from Greenfield, and man answering his
description is known to have been discharged from
Lake Pleasant lately
REWARD OFFERED
Coroner George Gallord empanelled jury, which sat
in secret session yesterday The Secctmen will offer
$500 reward for the Of the murderer Dickinson
was known to have had $3.50 in $50 and $40 bills, and
quite likely had considerable other money about the
house.
The New York herald., 1875-11-30
THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL.

PosTPoNEMEST OF THE CASE IN coURT-ILL-
NESS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF NEW
JERSEY.
TRENTON, ~ j., Nov. 20, 1875.
In consequence ofthe serious illness OF Attorney Gen
era Vanatta, caused by attack OF dcrious fever,
brought by overstrain Of professional duties the
Hudson River tunnel not argued in the Court
OF Error and Appeals here to-day The Attorney Gen.
eral is retained behalf OF the Delaware and
Lackawanna Railroad Company, the appellants
in the case Chief Justice Beasley announced
that Mr. Vanatta would not be able his pro-
fcssional labors for two weeks to ExChancellor
williamson, who appeared for the Tunnel Company
suggested that tho should be decided written
briefs II very likely that the will DO disposed
OF In this way, Mr. Vanatta consenting. II was or
roneously reported In several papers that the argu.
said either side yet The OF great interest,
not only TO New Jersey, but also TO New York city
The question OF rapid transit Is involved.
The New York herald., 1875-11-30
d and exhibiting srca, Christian forii.

be quite resigned and exhibiting great Christian forth
tude
During the last year II is said that mr.
O'Conor gave $25, 900 ia private charities
which entirely unknown and are now only
becoming known when the famous lawyer Is lowering
the boundaries of two worlds The wlfe Of Mr
Conor differed In faith from him, having been before
her marriage Young lady Of tho well known Livingston
family Mrs OConor died Episcopalian IN which
faith she brought up and was buried from SI
Thomas church in Fifth avenue, about two years ago
The New York herald., 1875-11-30

places in the Republic, il is believed by TO be
safe. The Treasury Is empty and the public credit well
nigh exhausted. IL Is said that English influence has
been active in instgating the natives or Cape Palmas
against US and the arrival OF every English steamer
from down the brings to the enemy quantities OF
ammunition and guns, and 1t is further reported that
as general thing the officers and OF these steam
ers openly express their sympathy with the natives
The New York herald., 1875-11-30
THE PATERSON FIRST NATIONAL
BANK
PATERSON, n. J, Nov. 20, 1876.

PATERSON, ~ J Nov. 20, 1875
Matthias l. Christie, late bookkoepcr in the First
National Bank, pleaded guilty this afternoon to ten
charges OF embezzcment and remanded TO jail for
sentence. The amount OF his embezzlement u $o,s00
The New York herald., 1875-11-30
THE NEW STATE CAPITOL.
THE REPORT OF MEssRs. FELTER AND BANTA
UNoFFIcIAL-A REPORT OF COMPETENT ARCH
ITECTs NEARLY READY.

ALBANY, Nov. 20, 1873
Neither Governor Tdcn nor the Capitol CommIs-
sioners selected Messrs Fclter and Bana to inspect
the new Capitol work and report thereon. The men
are not known to the Governor or the Commissioners
Consequently their report published in this morn
ings papers, - not entitled 10 the consideration sought
to be obtained for It, Competent architects have been
engaged some time by direction Of the Commissioners
IN making thorough inspection OF the work and IN
due time the result OF their labors will be given the
public
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-06
No. 10.
AN ACT

To appropriate the sum of nineteen thousand
dollars, or so much thereof as NAV be-
necessary, for the payment of miieag %
and per diem of members, per diem nj
employees, and contingent expenses of the
Board Of Returning Officers of the State
OF Louisiana; and providing for the man.
ner Of the payment of the same.
SECTION I. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly con.
vened, That the sum of nineteen thou
sand dollars, or so much thereof as may
be necessary, be and. the same is hereby
appropriated out of any money in the
treasury to the credit of the general fund
not otherwise appropriated, to pay the
mileage and per diem of the members of the
Board of Returning Officers, the per diem
OF employees, and contingent expenses in
Cured by said board.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, etc., That
the Auditor Of Public Accounts shall issue
his warrant on the Treasurer for the pay
ment of all vouchers duly issued and regis
tered by said board for mileage and per
diem of employees and contingent expenses
SEC 3. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
this act shall take effect from and after it's
paseage.
(Si9ned) MICHAEL HAHN.
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) C. C. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Approved March IS. 1875.
(Signed) WILLIAM p. KELLOGG.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
N. DURAND,
Assistant Secretary of staoes
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-06
LAWS Of THE STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
No. 23.
AN ACT
To change the boundary of the parish of St.
Bernard

SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened.
That hereafter the boundary of the parish
OF st. Bernard shall be from the left bank
of the Mississippi river along the lower linz
OF the property known and used "a the
United States Barracks, and the prolonga
ton OF said line until il intersects the bro.
IongatiOn of the line of the south side of
Florida walk one Of the avenues of the CITY
OF New Orleans. thence in an easterly direc-
ton to the point where the Canal des
Pecheurs or Fishermen's canal intersects
the Bayou Bienvenu, thence along the
south side of said bayou to the Lake
Borgne. and thence along the boundaries
OF said parish as now established to the left
bank OF said Mississippi river where the
parish OF Plaquemines begins.
SEC. ,. Be it further enacted ETC., That
TINS act shall take effect from and after it's
passage, and all laws in conflict with its
provisions be and the same are hereby re-
pealed
(Signed) MICHAEL HAHN.
Spea ker of the House of Representative.
(Signed) c. G. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Approved April 5, 1875.
(Signed) WILLIAM 2. KELLOGG.
Governor Of the State of Louisiana,
A true copy:
+. u. DEsLONDE,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-06
The End Of a Career of Crime.

We learn from Mr.. Pres. Hampton, de
putty sheriff of Franklin parish, and others
that the man Watson, who made his escape
from our sheriff and the citizens of Rayville
last week, was killed in the Adams neigh
bOrboOd, near the line of this and Franklin
parish, at the southeastern corner of this
parish, by John Adams and James Hewett,
who We are informed attempted to arrest
and take him to Jail, but were forced to kill
him by his resistance.
This man Watson is the mail rider who
killed Bell, whom he was conducting to Jail
ut Winnsboro last fall on q charge Of horse
stealing. He was since incarcerated, with
two others, in the same Jail on the charge
OF numbering two negroes in WinnsborO.
All three broke jail, and one of his sup.
posed accOmplices (Burns) fed in company
with Watson to Texas, and it is believed by
some was murdered by him. He returned
to this country under circumstances which
were stated in this paper last week. After
making his escape from this place, he went
to Delhi and from thence to the place
where he met his tragic end.
There is great mystery connected with
this mans whole career in this country.
some portion of which may be revealed in
future, but much Of which will of course
never come to light. If he was horse
thief, OF which there 10 no doubt, why did
he kill Bell, instead of turning him loose. if
he was one i-Richland Beacon.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-06
Arrest Of q Secret service Officer.
General William e. MANI waa arreat,


on Wednesday night by officers of the
secret service bureau on charge OF deal
ing in counterfeit money. He was taken to
Ludlow street jail, where he remained until
yesterday morning, when, with his counsel,
ex Judge DittenhOefer, he appeared before
Commissioner Davenport, who, in default
of SO, 600 bail, committed him tor examina-
ton at II M. to day. According to one of
the officers of The secret service bureau, the
following are the circumstances Of General
Marks arrest:
When the headquarters of that bureau
were moved from This city to Washington,
a $500 package of counterfeit fifty cent
currency conld not be found. 1t was sus-
pected that General Mank had the package
in his possession, and SO strong were these
suspicious that some time ago detective
was furnished with $500 of marked"
money, and instructed to purchase it, if
possible, from General Mank. On Wednes-
day evening, and by appointment, the
detective met General Mank at the Atlantic
Garden, in the Bowery, and he agreed to
sell him $500 in counterfeit fifty cent
Currency for $500. The detective wanted to
close the bargain then and there, but the
General insisted upon transferring the
money in the street. They then went to
the corner of Rivlngton and Orchard
streets, where the detective handed the
General the $500, and received in return
q package supposed to contain $500 in
counterfeit fifty cent stamps. Officers were
on the watch, and as soon as the money had
changed hands the signal was given and
the General was arrested.-Ncu York Iri-
bune, AprH 2.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-06
MONlTlON,
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ORLEANS.

-|sAASos
VTNHE STATE OF LOUISIANA TO ALL WHOM
Whereas, William Butler Krum bhsar and Thomas
9. Herndon have purchased at q pubic sale made
leans on the thirteenth Of March is7s under and w.
by virtue of An order of sale rendered February
1879, the property hereinafter described have ap'
ment in conformity to sections 237O. 237 1872 and
23.3 OF act No. Sc, approved sixteenth of March.
1879, and commonly known IAN act for the revi,
sion of the statutes of general character"
Szs;n know ys and al
name Of the State Of Loueiaa and OF the s IN Inc
District Court for the parish of Orleans who can
set up any right, title or claim In and the prop.
erty hereinafter described in consequence of any
1nfOrmality in the order, decree or Judgment Of
the court, under which the sale was made. or anv
or Illegally in the apprsisements and
any other defect Whatsoever to show cause with
in thirty DAYS from he day this moniton is first
inserted in the public papers why the sale 90 made
should not be confirmed and HON oloe ated.
tine sao property was SOLD in the matter of the
ofths court, al which sale the said William Buter
ktumDhaar and Thomas G. Herndon became the
purchasers for the sum of 100000.
Description Of the property as contained in the
process verbal of auctioneeIf - 'A0
buildinss an GOit0n Of ground together with the
the FIRST District Of this city in the
Py Ich1onPltouias. Terpsichore Tor RofRgnac).
measuring about 32S feet front on Observation-Disclosures na
street.; about 326 feet front on Peters Tor New
slchore street all more or less, and forms tie
corners OF TchouDtonas and Terpsichore streets.
anu n o. refers and Terpsichore streets, together
RnItenancss contained ia said premises. and
known Is Penn's Press, under lease until Auonst
~, 10 80, ~ %lo,VOO per annum. The above meaa.
1f ;. ments are according to plan made by =. II.
rHe Surveyor dated February II, 1875. "
New Or leans, April l, 1875
Fp.sv p.c A. L. TISSOT. Judge
1000 nSn Sh, OleTk. app Is m2
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-06

Chicago 81 Os0l 06k. Corn-Demand active; 730
CSC. Oste in fair demsnd: 65166c. Whisky firm:
81 IL. Pork active: e220z3 Is. Dry salt meats
shoulders sac; clear nib Ike; clear Ike. Bacon
strong and LITTLE offering, only small order trade.
Lard active Ut IAN 01sAc.
ClNcnNArr ApriI 4.-Cotton steady; demand
moderate; middlipg l6c. Flour quiet and un
changed. Wheat steady; demand moderate; red
81 1901 l6 Corn-Demand and msrket firm at
TN 073c. Osfs-De mand fair. market firm; Gl065c.
Pork-Denand fair and market firm; $2l 75022.
Lard xcted and prices higher; steam sold at I5c,
kettle:held At is Bulk meats-Demand fair and mar
ket firm; shoulders sG8Isc clear rib II i oil NC;
clear l3c. Whisk steady; demand moderate; 81 H.
Foreign Markets.
LIVERPOOL. April S. 4 p. M.-Cotton-salcs on
the bass of middlng uplands. nothing below
low middliDg shipped March and April, 81. Long
clear middles Sis. Lard Cos Sd.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-04-06
NEW ORLEANS CLEARING HOUSE.

The following were to day elected directors Of tn
kd.ard sep
| D. Fatjo F: Fourchy, W. Smith, J. J. Fernandez
D. A. Chaffraix, J. N. Allen and Charles Lafitte.
surance Company: Messrs. Thomas A. Adams
samuel B. Newman. Samuel H. Kennedy, c. 7
Bnddecke, John Phelps: Adam Thomson, Henri.
aesnsheim simon f., cheiner Joseph B. Wolfe Wolfe
Post Adw15d fl'bury John E. King Ere,
STEM George Moulin. Alfred Moulton, L. G. Jerrey
Edward Male. Geo &c W. Sentell. 4. Levi, Johr
Brennan. William H. Mathews. John v. Moore ani
Gold opened At I4k 0ll4a, against 1l4k 1t New
York. and after fair business closed at ll4ssd
touched At il4s curing the interim. rl ns. sale.
summed up Sos 900. embracing 5000 ct ia s.
sSoco at ll4aa; s3S; 900 At il4a IlI41; $4,000 and
No sales Of silver we're reported. American hall
dollars; were still quoted at lOa0lO8,a, and Mexi.
can dollars At se0s6k gold
and foreign exchange at New York, the market
was 3,lo " cent higher for commercial sterling
ana tb ST bank and were higher
-, The movement in sterling was of fair extent;
the the sales amounted to So 500, comprising $4,000
do at 6 ssh; SCI 900 do and Al clear at IS 53k a
81; 2l5oOO do at IS 54d5 san. ana $500 and
5000 AL clear at IS San.
4 $50.
At the close sterling bills were quoted at SIS 50
O5 81 for bill OF lading and Al clear and a
So 81 for hank. and francs at 4.56 for commercial
and -045lh for bank.
The offerings Of domestic exchange were OF fair
e xtsnt and rates were unchanged. The sales
Of New York sight covered s Ito 900, embracing
Sse, GOO $50 GOO and So, 600 private bankers ard
$l5, 900 bank ut l6 y cent premium; 10 600 com.
mercial on Providence at par, and $i5,OOO on
at i " cent premium.
The banAD continued to check on Rev York at
= p cent premium, and commercial sight was
still quoted at SIG.
The only sales reported in stocks were q shares
Peoples Bank at %26, and - Mutual INSURANCE.
ASS citation at SIS
The market for new State COZ sOlidated bonds
opened 1t about IS ana closes. at IS, nearly Q y
cent lower than Oh Saturday. The Only reason
assigned for the decline the absence Of active
demand. The sales and resales summed nm
- OCO embracing l50 G0 at SAY; 5000 at 81 x:
10 600 at SIS; $4,000 and $4,000 at SSH 10 COO at
~; $1,000 at ssh, aud $4,000 at S.. CITY gold
,ear ng seven per cents opened at 81 at which RAJ
1000 was s0id, but at the close they were offered
t 81, and no bids we've made.
Nothing tran PRED in city scrip, which is still
uOted at 38s 039k.
Nothing was reported in Metropolitan Police war.
ants on which TO base quotations.
NO sales OF State warrants were reported, Old
lndable, fnctuate with the rise and fall of new
tate consolidated seven per cents, and were
uoted at about 35 while new rule at seq and |
gslative per diem at E0-.