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The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE JERSEY TRAMPS.

HAND-To-HAND ENCOUNTER WITH BRAVE
WOMAN.
Yesterdays criminal record in Jersey City shows
that the ramps continue their operations with unusual
grocery store of Mr. John Anderson Seventh street.
the of Brunswick and just he got behind
the counter he was seen by Mrs. Anderson who is a
strong muscular woman, and a moment sho
clutchcd him by the neck and dealt him several
heavy blows The thief struggled 70 escape and
struck her the head and shoulders In his frantic
efforts his coat was torn but Mrs. Anderson still cung
to him and kept up her cries for help, but
to her assistance. At last, by sudden movement no
released himself from her grasp, and rushed into the
street leaving behind him his coat and vest which
torn to shreds His shirt nearly torn OF his back.
During the struggle he retained possession OF thirty
five cents which he had takon from the money drawer
till the last moment when he dropped II. No cew to
his whereabouts was aftcrward discovered
Another tramp entered Brooks fancy store on Ege
avenue and pretended he wanted to buy goods.
while the articles being sought for he took posses
sion of 500 worth OF pearl buttons and cooly slipped
out That was the last seen OF him.
The schooner Eva Adele lying at tho public dock,
visited by ramps during Tuesday night and clothing
valued at sos taken away from the forecastle while
the young in charge in the cabin. This Is tho
dock where the explosion took place and river thief
burned to a crisp few weeks ago.
A lager beer saloon Palisade entered
by tramp who called for glass OF beer and while tho
ham under his coat and under pctcnce he had go
n rear apartment, walked into tho yard. Tho bar
tenders suspcions not aroused for eight
minutes. Search made in vain for tho thief
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE GREENWICH STREET TRAGEDY
MR. NOES CONDITION IMPRovNG-MooRE DIS
CHARGED.

MR. NOES CONDITION MPRovNG-MooRE DIS
CHARGED.
Those who read of the terrible affair that occurred
Greenwich street last Sunday morning. in which a rich
and respectable merchant Mr.. Noe, furiously
assaulted by a burglar at present undent
fed, will, doubt be glad TO learn that
Mr. Noes condition has very greatly improved.
His recovery in the first place. seemed wholly imposs
be but owing to his strong constitution and his careful
treatment the Chambers Street Hospital the chances
of his recovery quite favorable Owing to tho
beating he received about the head with the iron bar
welded by the burglar, Mr.. Noe is only conscious
at rare intervals. He quite derous on
Tuesday, and Dr. Kelsey says at that time he thought
the man would surely die; yesterday however this
dcrium almost wholly dspelled, and Mr.. Noes
condition far improved that he recognized
name His sane moments, however were few and far
between and followed by hours of absolute unconscious
MOORE DISCHARGED
John Moore, who arrested with man known as
'Despcrate Mike' Welsh suspicion of being the per-
who assaulted Mr.. Noe yesterday discharged,
the witnesses in the case failing to identify him.
HABEAs CORPUS GRANTED.
In the OF John Corbett, arrested suspicion of
being the man who committed the burglary at Mr.. Noes
factory and assaung Mr. Noe writ of habeas corpus
Court, Chambers yesterday returnable on Monday.
Corbctt answers Mr. Noes description of the man who
assaulted him, and the general impression to pre-
vail that Corbett is the guilty
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
LCNATIO ASYLUM ABUSES.

DECISION OF THE KINGS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ON TIE MAGEE cAsE-npoRrANT CHANGES AT
THE INSTITUTION
Tho Kings County Commissioners Of Charities held =
special meeting at Flatbush yesterday afternoon,
render their decision upon the charges of cruelty pr.
orrod against the management OF tho Insane Asylum by
Mr. Nelson Mngcc former inmate Of that institution
There present Dr Thomas T. Norris, President Of
tho Board, and Commissioners Rabcr Cunningham and
Midas
President Norris delivered the decision Tic reviewed
the evidence OF all tho witnesses and said that tho Com
hotter and George Barkmoycr should be discharged.
The Board had decided that the camsolc should only
be used by direction Of the Medical superintendent and
that should only be placed patients in his presence.
That official would be required hereafter to visit all the
halls and rooms where patients we're confined at least
three times a day. As precautionary measure book
would bc kept the Office of the asylum, 80 that any
patient who had suffered lltrcatncn or any friend OF
such patient could register their complaints There
the charges OF Mr. Magce had been subsantiated and
that he had been shamelully abused The Commits
sOners had therefore adopted the resolution removing
tho Offending nurses.
Amer the adoption Of the report IL resolved, on
motion OF Commissioner Cunningham, that u commit
tee Of three be appointed 10 devise better system OF
employing and nqurng into the qualifications Of these
seeking positions in the Hospital or Lunatlc
Asylum said committee TO inquire INTO the various sys
OF governing charitable institutions in operation
throughout the country with view to securing new
system under the Board OF Commissioners.
The Secretary authorized TO notify tho Medical
Superintendent Of the rules and the changes at the
Insane Asylum. Tho Board then adjourned
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
A BOGUS INDIA SHAWL.
Mr.. MoNRoE's EXPERIENCE WITH PRorEs-
sIoNAL sMUGGLER.

Mr.. MoNRoE's EXPERIENCE WITH PRoFEs-
sIoNAL sMUGGLER.
man wearing eyeglasses and glazed cap similar to
that by officers of European steamers, and an
swering TO the of Rogers arragncd before
Judge Morgan yesterday charge of larceny by trick
and device The complainant Robert L. Monroe, Of
No. 357 Bcecker street, salesman. Monroe alleges
that the 18th of October last Rogers entered the
ing machine salcsroom OF Theodore Froment Jr,
No. 35 Bond street, and representing himself
as having just arrived from the other side
offered to sell him shawl which he said smuggcd
and OF East India manufacture worth $500 in gold.
Monroe told him he had money about hiV, but Of
fercd his gold watch, worth $5, in exchange for the
shawl If his representations found to be correct.
Rogers at proposed to go to dry goods establish
the Bowery and have the value of the shawl
tested Monroe then detached his watch from the
chain and handed II TO the pseudo seafar
ing man. Together they proceeded to the
BOwery, and the seafaring and tho
watch suddenly vanished, Monroe retaining the
shawl on his arm which he subsequently ascertaned
was worth exactly So He had abandoned all hope OF
recovering his watch until yesterday when he esped
the seafaring entering house in Chrystie street.
He called an officer and had him arrested while he
negotiating the purchase Of second hand fur
niture Rogers is dealer in second hand furniture
No 535 East Twelfth street, and denied all knowledge Of
Monroe having had any transactions with him. Ho
was identified, however, by Theodore Froment of No.
35 Bond street, and held for examination.
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE NEW POST OFFICE.

Tho mechanics and aborcrs tho new Post once
building yesterday closing up the work they have
been engaged on for years Painters and cabinet
makers have for day sole charge of the interior
OF tho edince and their abors be confined the
nau and mezzaninc floors upon which the vast opera
>Ons OF the mail this city will be conducted
Yesterday the Offices OF the foreign mail department
and the rooms of the special agent nnshcd and
the money order office, with all its aduncts, Is now
ready TO lie occupied The Postmaster and the other
responsible servants of the Post OfIce Dcpartmept
offices can be moved into to-day. They completely
furnished The letter box arrangement Is not yet en-.
tirely complete The larger require some specA
labor in regard to construction and the management o
locks and keys, which will consume day or TWO 90
fore finished The clerks tho old building IN Nae
sau street were busy Yesterday placing the on the
1000 boxes showing to whom they have scvcraiy ocen
awarded and which has been paid Tor tne pass
quarter The removal Of books and documents IRON
| the old building has already far advanced
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
COMMISSIONER vooRHIs DEFENDED.

HEADQUARTERS MUNICIPAL RKroRMl
ASSOCIATION SEVENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
NEW YORK. August "a, 1875.
At meeting Of the Executive Committee OF this
sociaton held this evening the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted
Whereas charges have recently been made tho Mayor
against the Board Of Police OF this city which
reflect the character and qualifications Of Commissioner
John r. Noorhs member of said Board whose position
this community has hitherto been beyond reproach
and determined efforts in hehaf OF honest
and good government especially since the reform
OF 1871 agant the depoers OF state and city IL
we'll known whose public life is without stain and whose
efficient services been for the best interests of tho
people o city and have reflected credit himself all Of
which Justly ene him tho highest regard Of citizens
and whereas view with surprise and regret this attack
his character and integrity; therefore,
Resolved That the confidence of this association in the
integrity and capacity Of Commissioner John H. Yoorhs
Of honor and principle until such time he shall have
been heard In his defence remains unshaken That when
heard believe he will fully clear himself from the charges
preferred and appeal tho public for suspension
opinion against hm.s LLOYD ASPINWALL President
JAMES ". coRsA. Secretary.
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE ERIE ENGLISH COMMISSION.
AN INSPECTION OF THE TRUNK AND BRANCH
LINES.


LINES.
Tho Commission sent out from England or behalf or
the bondhoders and stockholders OF the Erie Railway
Company, OF which Sir f. W. Watkin is Chairman and
Mr. John Morris Solicitor have been in tho city for
nearly week. They found on their arrival that Mr..
Jewett. Receiver OF the Erie Railway Company, was
laid up at his residence and they have visited him
there For several days they have been visiting in tho
ncghborhood Of the city and presenting letters OF in
PRODUCTION TO leading gentlemen OF the metropolis.
The Chairman and Solicitor are accompanied by Sir
Joseph Heron OF Manchester. England, who, however,
has no official relation to tho Commission, and Mr..
Norris nephew of the Solicitor whose visit to this
country has no connection with the Erie
affairs. unless II be that Of private secretary
to the Commission. Yesterday Mr. Watkin
returned from brief visit 10 artist whose residence
is on the Hudson, and, after breakfasting with lead
ing railway Official ho returned his hotel in this city.
This morning the Commission will leave the city by the
Eric Railway to inspect the line and all its branches
They will be accompanied by Sir Joseph Heron and
number OF Erie magnatcs, who propose 10 show them
how leading main line great State Is man
aged II is understood that they will proceed by easy
stages to Niagara Falls where Sir Joseph Heron will
separate from them and proceed 10 Chicago The Com
mission, after brief stay at Niagara will return by the
Eric and run the branches Of the road IL is
pcctcd that week ten days will be consumed in the
investigation after which English visitors will
spend some time in the city investigating with a critical
eye the books OF the company.
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
STATEN ISLAND.

meeting OF the workngmen's Independent C!ab.
Stapleton, will be held at their rooms on Saturday
next
The body OF Felix Graham, who was drowned on
Saturday last, while bathing at New Brighton, was
found OF Port Richmond and inquest held
yesterday by Coroner Tappcn
Thomas Donohue, of Jersey City, was found yester-
day in Canal street. Stapeton, Staten Island helpless
from paralysis He was taken to Police Headquarters
where he stated that he had just been discharged from
charity hospital in New Jersey
Al the last meeting Of the trustees of the Smith In
nrmary Tompkinsvillc, resolutions passed 70
sricng the admission of ncurablo cases. the nsti
tuition filled to its utmost capacity IL is under
Stood also that several have been admitted from
outside the county.
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE FAULHABER MYSTERY.

Some importance is attached to the information
elected at the inquest Caspar Fauhabcr, Tuesday
evening, to the effect that Alexander Gourlay and
another in deceased's company on
Saturday. the 14th inst the day of Faulhabcrs dsap-
pearance The strange and deceased seen
going together toward Hoboken. Who the was
could only be ascertained from Gourlay detective
was to the attcr's residence in Fourth street.
Jersey City, and he found that Gourlay had dicd on
Monday, after few days illness. Thus embarrassed in
the endeavor TO clear up the mystery Coroner Rein
hardt has adjourned the nquiston till Tuesday next
If the strange companion don't forward and
give an account of his tour with the deceased it will
lead to the assumption that Fauhabcr robbed and
murdered.
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE TENTH WARD FREE PICNIC.

Yesterday Mr.. George !. williams manager Of the
free pcncs FOR poor chdrcn sent 900 handblls to
the Tenth ward station house to bc distributed y tho
policemen TO tho poor children OF tho ward The bills
announced at the tickets for the picnic on Saturday
would be distributed to-day at three r. NJ. at the police
station IN Eldrdgc street The children heard tho
glad news within few minutes and Hooked from all
parts of the ward 10 get the circulars The street in
'front.' Of the station almost mpassibc within ton
minutes and the entire 900 bills were gvcn into tho
hands Of little applicants within thirty minutes. Tho
manager will now be compelled TO exercise his tact in
order 10 prevent than 600 children from Joining
In tho procession TO tho boat on Saturday morning
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE COMMISSIONS.

The Board Of Firc Commissioners met yesterday and
in session for four hours transacting con-
siderable business The appointment OF Chief Clerk
occupied their attention for time, but they
unable agree. 1t is said that Charles Z. Gderslccve
is to be tho man. Some twenty transfers made
and three were dismissed the force. The Commits
sion located permanently the Aerial Ladder Fire Trucks
but action taken on the back pay of the Ere
The Commission of Public Parks met yesterday after
and appointed some forty men on the public parks
and pollce
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
CUSTOM SEIZURES.

On the arrival Of the steamship Vile de Paris from
Havre at this port yesterday morning the Custom
House officers under Inspector Shearman, scized
false bottomcd trunk, which concealed tho following
articles Sixty yards Of silk, onc-haf dozen silver
forks, five silver spoons four lockets and chain
opcnfaced gold watch three pairs of fancy slippers
brochG shawl The articles have not yet been ap-
praised but 1t is supposed that their total value does
not excecd $3.50
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

Yesterday official notice was given to the Produce
Exchange that Mr. John Trench produce dealer, ofNo
Bowling Green, unable to meet his liabilities The
failure of this gentleman not unexpected and
only another of those small quidations constantly 60
ing among the lesser merchants who have had paper
renewed on old obligations and unable to meet tho
issue of maturity Upon repairing to the Office of Mr.
Trench found who had authority to speak
to the liabilities of tho firm, but it matter of
curiosity to the members of the Exchange, the
effect of the failure insigniilcant
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
QUEENS COUNTY POLITICS.

Tho Republican Convention OF the First Assembly
district OF Queens county, to choose delegates to tho
State Convention which is to at Saratoga tho
Sth OF September, Is called meet at Rosyn,
Wednesday, September l. The convention OF the Sec
Ond district Is called 10 meet nj the Jamaica Town Hail.
Friday September 8 The Jamaica primary will be
hcId on Monday evening nert
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
GAS EXPLOSION IN BROOKLYN.

Fire Marshal Ready made investigation yesterday
into the the explosion which occurred on Tues
day evening at tho residence of Mr. E C. Webster No
394 Clinton avenue Mr.. Webster stated that he went
into tho library to light the extension burner when
explosion, caused by escaping gas, took place The
house damaged TO the amount of So 500; fully in
sured Mr. Webster, Mr.. l.. G.. Thral and Celia Olson
a servant were badly burned
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
LOADER ADMITTED TO BAIL.

Joseph Loader, the uphostercr who is under indct-
ment for libeng Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, ad-
mtted bail yesterday in the Of 500 His surety
is Thomas Mullen, of No 2l7 Myrtle avenue.
The New York herald., 1875-08-26
RELICS OF THE SCANDAL.

Yesterday in the Office of the Clerk of the City Court
notices of filed in the suits of Theodore Tton
VS. Heary Ward Beecher, Tilton vs. Thomas Kinsella
and Tilton VS.. The Eagle by Morris Pearsall ator
news for the plaintiff.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20

~ The NeeU York Sun cries out
Call off your soldiers. and let the
people OF the South have the free
use OF the ballot and freedom Of leg.
islation within the letter and spirit
OF tie Constitution of the United
Ststes. The politicians who cannot
hear this cry, rolling like thunder
through the North and West, are
without the spiritual sense of sound.
They will feel it, though, as towards
and criminals feel earthquakes. when
the people, in anger, next go to the
polls to repair the damage done to
constitutional government by Grant
and his supporters That will be a
day Of unwearied political slaughter
from the rising of the sun to the
going down thereof
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20
ing your commercial correspondent

ing your commercial correspondent
got up.
Your town and county reades, as
well as his numerous friends outside
of that contracted limit, will be
gratified to learn that DR.. r. B.
Owens, of Morristown, has received
a very honorable and lucrative posi-
ton in the employ Of the lessees OF
the Penitentiary. It is the Doctor $
intention, I believe, to spend the
winter months in this city, but dur
the summer months, he will probably
have professional charge of the Con-
victs employed in mountains mining.
That whole-souled, genial gentle
man Of Hawkins, Col. James White,
is here, full of life and popular with
all as ever, though I do not under
stand him to be an applicant for any
Office, much as his answering fideli-
ty to his party. under every circum-
stance, deserve public recognition.
He can afford to bide his time with
patience, and to forgive those who
may have done him political injus-
tice
If it causes an electric thrill of
nervous anticipation to food the
blood-vessels of any of your Knox
vile readers, then it will compensate
me for briefly stating that the ac-
complished and fascinating Mrs.
4 y $50 y. once the toast of
the bar of K, was at the Maxwell
House few days since. She took
rooms, afterwards, elsewhere,-as !
understand.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20

q Ex-Governor Thos. f. Bran
lette died at his residence in the city
OF Louisville, KY, on the evening of
the 18th instant, after an illness Of
several weeks. He was Governor
OF Kentucky during the closing years
of the war, but has not since taken
any active part in politics. He was
regarded as one of the ablest and
most prominent lawyers at the bar.
at q short time since acted as Judge
Of the Federal Court. during the alb
sence of Judge Ballard. He died Of
rheumatism Of the heart.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20

~ The Nashville Banner ably
''goes for Grant about the Louisiana
Investigating Committee in this wise ;
"And now what has our Military
Administration got to say for itself?
Here is the Louisiana Investigating
Committee, two-thirds Republican,
reporting squarely against the whole
Kellogg usurpation, and denouncing
the Returning Board as sham and
a fraud. Grant and his henchmen
havn't got a pin to stand on
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20

A. W. Cady, widely known business
man and highly respected citizen Of this
city, was found dead in his bed, shortly
after six O'Clock yesterday morning, At
his residence, 49, Ash street. His wife
was, mp at o'clock in the morning at
tending to a sick child, and at that time
Mr.. Cady was awake and apparently
we'll though for several months he
had complained of symptoms of heart
disease. The deceased was general
agent of Fairbanks scales, and had en-
tire charge of their business in the
Southern States. He had reached his
tt;-tv-eeventh wear and leaves a wife
srd one child. He will be buried with
the bonors Of the Odd Fellows and
Kg9iabts OF Pythias. U'fs4a and Az1Srs-
can. 1871 tps-9nt.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20

" Mr.. W. ". Corcoron gives
S25O.OOO to Columbian University
(Baptist). located in Washington, D.
C. He agreed to give this amount
provided an additional sum Of $780,
900 was raised by January LIST, 1875.
The extra amount has been raised,
so the Columbian University con-
graduates herself on receiving $780,
600 as New Years gift.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20
Chancery Court at TazeWell.
Thos. R. Patton vs. VIM H. Patterson, Cornelia
a. Patterson and Thos. G. Patton.

IN THIS CAUSE 1T APPEAR
a ing from the allegations IN the bin filed in this
cause that Thos G. Patton is nonresident of the
State of Tennessee, that the ordinary process
Of law cannot be served upon him it is therefore
ordered that publication be made IN the NORRIS
TOWN GAZETTE, q newspaper published at MorriF-
town. Tennessee, for four successive weeks, notify
ing said nonresident defendant to appear before
our said Chancery Court, before the second
Monday OF April next, and make defense t. said
bill, or the same viii be taken confessed and set
for hearing ex-parte. B. AUSmUS, c. & M,
BY J. L. RoGEEs, D. e. &. 81.
Jan 20 mac 4w-pr's fee S..
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20
or The Leoislative corresnon

u The Legislative correspond.
ence of the Chattanooga Commercial.
from Nashville, says: ut is a no.
ticeable and gratifying fact that the
present Legislature is made up of
working members, there being a
marked absence of long-winded
speeches. 1t is certainly something
unusual for an organization of both
Houses to be effected on the second
day. and for so many bills to be in
troduced the first week of the ses-
sion as has been this week"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20
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ready a subscriber send us 81 in a
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kind Of talk every week in the year.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-01-20

E The Morristown correspondent of
the Knoxville Chronicle writes as follows
about subject which may become in
teresting to this community:
Our people will take lively interest
in endeavoring to secure the location of
the newly proposed Presbyterian Female
College at this place, and will donate"
or " subscribe literally. Morristown
has many advantages to offer as loca-
ton for snch an institution.
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Tie MsEr!s!sNh Gazette.
WEDNESDAY. JAN. 20, 1875.
That the GAZETTE is sent t

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40 increase Of subscription rates !
Now is the time to send in your
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