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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-08
THE PROGRAMME:

Opening prayer by Rev. w. J.. Dodson; Address, by Mir Nicely Oats; Music, by the choir; Speech, by Miss Polly Owen; Speech, by Miss Eliza Furguson; Essay, by Miss Lizzie Bradley; Music, by the choir, Speech, by Miss Hat tie Bradley; Speech, by Ollie Pat rick; Essay by Miss Bettie Brown; Music, by the choir; Speech by Miss Katie Potts; De clamation, by Mss Sallie Fargu- son; Address, by the Superinten- dent; Music, by the choir, after which dinner was announced, and all present partook of q plentiful and delicious repast.
 After dinner, fishing, talking, playing, &c., was indulged in for q couple of hours, when the school again assembled and after q song marched back to the school house, from whence, after q rest, and further amusement at out door plays and games, all depart  ed for their homes.
 The opening address of Mir. Nicely Oates was creditable in decd and delivered with ease and elegance. The essays by Misses Lizzie Bradley and Bettie Brown were read iii clear, distinct tone. They were tastefully gotten up and contained sweet sentiments. The speeches by Mir. Ollie Pat rick and Miss Sallic Furguson were highly creditablc. We con- gratulate the young gentleman and young lady upon the manner in which they were delivered. The little girls seemed composed
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Prints, s to l2l, Domesties, brown A. to 123, bleached 10 to 20 Jeans, 30 to 65. Flannels, 40 to GO. Drills, f5 to IS. Ticking, 20 to 10.
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' Ill D E M OC E A T
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

County court this week. -BIackbcrries at 10c. per gal
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SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Application made yesterday to Judge westbrook
Supreme Court Chambers, to admit TO ball. pending
the appeal James Duffy, convicted in the Court OF Gen
era Sessions of feonous assault upon Deputy Comp
trocr Earle. The hearing in the case was adjourned
till tomorrow.
In the case of Teresa Small motion was made yes
to-day before the Court for her discharge from the
Catholic institute towhch she sent by order OF the
Court The case, however, went over for week.
A motion also made before Judge Westbrook yes
tcrday and denied aside the election Of Directors
of the Erie Railroad Company held last month.
Judge Westbrook yesterday, on application OF MI
William f.. Howe, granted an order of arrest against
Dion Boucicaut The complainant is Robert McWade,
an actor who claims that Mr.. Boucicau malgned him
in IA card published February Is, 1873 in the HERALD
Simon Kaudar, of Haverstraw, charged with selling
cigars in boxes improperly stamped was released by
United States Commissioner Shields yesterday, there
being no proof criminal intent Adolph Kegcr cigar
manufacturer, arrested with Kauder was discharged a
few days ago
Louis Kallman a cigar pcdler arrested for selling
cigars without license, held for examination.
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o'clock 70 answer as TO liability to Do Jury duty in this
county You must Ia VI possible No atten
ton paid 10 letters Bring this notice with you and give
fun and correct business and residence Iflnhe
prompt personal attention will you expense and
trouble II exempt caim and give evidence Of
such exemption or the penalties will be enforced
THOMAS DUNLAP.
Commissioner Of Jurors New County Court House
Exempts.-Aens persons citizens of the United
Statos exempt Hroinen and mlltamen election officers,
jury residents lawyers ministers physicians public
officials Seamen pilots engineers surgeon dentists pro
fcssor and teachers in public schools and colleges tclc
graphic operators under twenty seventy,
physically mentally unit aud incapable and
worth $3.50 real personal Penalty for
ncgociing 20 answer this, $50 and costs.
PROVISIONS LAW.
IL Is misdcmcanor neglect evndc answering TINS
notice, give another person answer Tor you
unless you H. absent otherwise unable appear a
dwelling lodging in this tho greater Of the
time between October and June renders liable FOR the
jury II that should be assessed
this city All between the ages OF twenty
and liable unless specially exempted ny
the law The Commissioner Of Jurors summon before
him my person require him testify 20 his own or
any other persons liability do jury duty In this county
The Courts Of Record specially empowered 20 cause to
he arrested and fined imprisoned falling or
fusng ths summons In person.
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THE COURTS.
Tweed's Appeal from Judge
Barrett's Decision.
The Case Set Down Peremp-
torily for the 23d Inst.
Settlement Of Judge Law
rence's Order.

The Supreme Court, Chambers. continues to be SIN
pretty much occupied with motions and counter motions
and orders and counerorders growing out OF tho suits
pending against William NJ. Tweed. Judge Westorook
holding the Court upon an application made yesterday
by r. E. Deyo granted an order placing tho notice OF
appeal on behalf OF Tweed from the decision OF Judge
Barrett refusing vacate tho order of arrest in the
So 600 900 suit or reduce the bail from 49, 600
fixed by Judge Brady upon the calendar for the 23d inst
pcremptorily
Judge Lawrence, in the suit against Tweed implicated
with Edward Mariner sent In yesterday the following
order, which explain ITSELF
Az special term of tho Supreme Court OF the State
OF New York. held at Chambers at the Court House, in
the city of New York, the 23d April 1S75Present,
A. r. Lawrence, the Mayor, Aldermen and Common
atty OF the city Of New York William NJ. Tweed inn
pleaded with Edward Mariner.
The defendant, Tweed having moved for copy Of
tho accounts mentioned in the complaint, and for bill
OF particulars and other relief.
Now, upon reading the complaint and upon reading
and filing the order To show cause, dated January IL
1875 and the affidavit Of r. L. Deyo thereto attached
and upon hearing Mr. Dudley Field for the motion and
Mr. James G. Carter in opposition thereto,
II Is ordered that the plaintiff upon the attorneys
for the defendant Tweed, within ten days from the
service of copy OF this order bill of particulars OF
the plaintiffs claim setting FORTH in full and IN detail
such parts of and items in the bills accounts or vouch
ers mentioned or referred to in the com
pnint they claim TO have been fictitious
and such MS they claim represent supplies
materials labor not furnished to the plaintiffs giving
the description date ana amount tnereo anu also Dill
Of particulars of the PLAINTIFFS claim setting forth in full
and in detail such parts of and items In the bis &C
counts or vouchers mentioned referred to in the
complaint, they claim to have been overrharged or
in any other respect false and also setting
forth prices which IL is claimed said items should
have charged And IT further ordered that until
such bills of particulars shall be served and until ten
DAYS thereafter all other proceedings on the part OF the
plaintiffs against said Tweed stayed, and the
time for the defendant Tweed TO answer demurrer or
take any other action which he may be entitled Is
extended until days after such bills of particulars
shall have been served.
The above suit is for $500 900, and is to recover
moneys paid on bills claimed to be wholly in part
fictitious and which approved by Tweed as Com
missioner of Public Works
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THE NICKEL COUNTERFErTERs.

SEIZURE OF ADDITIONAL PRoPERTY-swoRN TO
UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION IN MAKING sPURI-
GUS COIN.
Yesterday the Deputy United States Marshal of Brook
Ign, with Officer De Clue made another seizure OF prop
erty which would otherwise have disposed of by
parties whose interests are conflict with those OF tho
government AS soon, the Marshars men asccr-
tanned that the German, August f. Tarbot who tho
machnist for the Lexington bogus coincrs
TO be released bail he having been accepted States
evidence against the Ioughcry brothers and Lewnskc
they bcthought them of tho property that might be
found the premises of Tarbot. They
proceeded to his place Of abode, No.
3S5 Floyd street, and there found n press or
large number of files used in finishing the spurious
The man. rarbot who is about sixty years old speaks
but very littc English He SAYS that he employed
by the loughcrys, who told him that he was be en-
gagged in making money for the government and that
. he must keep the fact secret They sworc him To
support the constitution Of the United States and told
him he give II away-viz not tell anybody that
he was employed IN making the nveccn pieces He be-
cvcd that the onth proper For his services they
gave him SIS per week. and paid his rent and board.
He pointed to the Marshal the fact that
the spurious five cent pieces could be detected f any
one would observe that the W in the rrscr,rtion on
the piece In God trust, is very cuin1iiy formed
In the words, United States Of America The final So
of States and the "On OF tho "of" almost
joined Otherwise the counterfeit is excellent. and
thousands now passing current genuine Charles
II. Trcsham OF No. 4S Second street. T. H. and Gottcb
Fry, of No 81 Hamilton avenue, became suretcs for
Tarbot, iustifying each in double the amount. $500
The officers say that rarbo has net told all he knows,
and they hope shortly effect other of members
of the countcrfcltinG
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No, Give their right names His Honor sentenced
o'Cohnor to the State Prison for four years
ALLEGED ABDUCTION OF YOUNG GIRI-D1s-
CHARGE OF THE DEFENDANT.
Jane Allen, alias Nine La Fargo, who was charged
with abducting girl named maggie opel on the Isl OF
forth the fact that the girl accosted by the defend
ant in Sixth avenue, who asked her II she would like
situation. she replied that she would meet her the
noNt day, and in the meantime informed her father,
who was expolice officer. lie communicated with
captain of police and on the following dry the girl
accompanying the prisoner TO house IN West Thirty
lrst street. which was alleged to be house OF III fame
could not show tt The house was an mproper one
and the proof was that the girl went voluntarily with
the defendant according to her fathers directions
District Attorney Rollins admitted that there was
legal difficulty In the way of a conviction, the com
planning witness TO tho place in question not with
the intention Of staying but TO help 10 make out case
The Recorder agreed with the counsel granted tho
motion TO discharge the defendant
A WOMAN SENT TO THE STATE PRISON FOR
ABANDONING AN INFANT.
Clara Gepart, a German midwife, tried upon an
Indictment charging her with abandoning an infant
The proof adduced by tho prosecution in support OF this
charge the testimony OF officer Macarthur, of the
Nineteenth precinct who sworCS that on the 22d Of
June at about O'Clock at night, he the prisoner
deposit something pile of agstones in tyeghth
street and afterwards walk quickly down the Third ave-
nue. Upon n subsequent examination he found that
what she carried in her and le the stones
live female child, wrapped In shawl, apparently
about FIVE days old. In reply to question put by Mr.
Howe the officer said that the spot where he found the
infant within about 220 feet OF the Founding
Asylum. The prisoner testified in her behalf
through the interpreter the substance of her
story being that by the of
Eliza gave birth TO a child at her house in
B, and refused pay her for her services
less the child removed whereupon, out of sym
patty for the infant, she proceeded TO the Founding
Asylum for the purpose of leaving thero that before
she reached the institution II occurred TO her that de-
mand for money would be made and she found upon
putting her hand In her pocket that her pocketbook
gone, and supposing she had dropped it in Third ave-
she left the child the pile of fagstones until she
went back to lind it, and in doing the officer followed
and arrested her She said that she intended TO return
at and take the child to the asylum.
The Jury did not credit her story but rendered
dict OF guilty. His Honor the Recorder sentenced the
woman TO the State Prison for three years.
Mr. Howe made a motion for new trial upon certain
technical points, which decided against him by the
Court
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BROOKLYN COURTS.
sURRoaATE's coURT-A RICH MANS DISPOSITION
OF HIS FoRTUNE-THE WILL OF ISAAC VAN
ANTHEM
Before Snrrnrntn Yeednr.

Before Surrogate Veedcr.
Yesterday the will of the late Isaac Van Anden,
founder of the Brooklyn Eagle, presented for pro-
bate in the Kings county Surrogates Court The value
of the left by the deceased is estimated about
$700,OOO The following is a copy of the will
I, Isaac Van Anden, residing at No 116 Columbia
street. in the city of Brooklyn do by this my last will
and testament give and devise and bequcath to sis
ter Susan Swift, my dwelling house, No 116 Columbia
street. in the city of Brooklyn with the lot OF land
which the stands together with the lot Of land
adjoining the same In the and fronting Furman
street. In said city, the said lots running through from
lures library and other articles contained therein and
also my stable in the lot on which the Same stands
situated the northenstcrly Of Vine and
Columbia Streets In said city, together with all my
horses carriages, harness. stable furniture and equip
mcnts therein contained except one pair Of horses,
which may use for my own team with wagon har
and proper equipments which hereby give and
devise to my brother William Van Anden
direct my executors to invest 800, 900 and pay tho
interest and income TO be derived therefrom TO my
brother Joseph Van Anden and his widow surviving
him, during the life Of each
All the rest, residue and remainder Of my property,
real and personal give, devise and bcqucath to my
sister Jane, wife of Samuel W. Hester; my brother
William Van Anden and my sister Susan Swift,
aforesaid widow of Henry Swift to be equally divided
between them. In case of the death OF either, leaving
issue, my will is that such issue shall take the parents
share.
l appoint my brother, William Van Anden, and my
nephew, William Hester, executors of this my will, and
give and confer upon them full power and authority TO
sell and convey any real estate which may ut my
decease for the paposc of carrying into effect the objects
of this my will.
In witness whereof | have hereunto set hand and
VAN ANDEN
Signed sealed published and declared by the tcsator
Isaac Van Andcn 10 be his last will and testament, in
the presence Of us, who at his request in his pres
ence, and in the presence of each other have sub
scribed our names hereto witnesses
JOHN p ROI.FE Montague street. Brooklyn
JOHN d. SNEDEKER Montague street, Brooklyn
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COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Recorder Hackett.
BURGLARIEs AND LARcEN1Es.

BURGLARIEs AND LARCENIEs.
The nrst case called by District Attorney Rollins yes
ierday was an Indictment against Morris Kelly, who
pleaded guilty to stealing $55 10 from the person Of
Francis H. Cooper the 4th of this month"; front of
French's Hotel
Thomas Donovan, who effected q burglarious entry
into the premises OF j. Milton Ferry, No. 425 East
Flftieh street. by opening the coal Slide and stole SIS
worth OF property, pleaded guilty to burglary in tho
third degree
These boys sent tho House OF Refuge.
Thomas Rafferty,, who stole gray horse worth $780,
the property of Jacob Kelser pleaded guilty. An officer
caught the prisoner in the act Of cndeavoring to sell
tho horse and recovered il.
similar plea was accepted from Charles Short who
charged with stealing diamond ring, two silver
watches and cham Of the aggregate value OF $751; the
property Of Albert Jamickc
John p Giynn, who, on the Sd inst, stole gold
watch and chain worth $780, rom Marshall G. Dexter,
pleaded guilty TO the allegation.
These prisoners each sent to the State Prison for
two years and six months.
John ROddy pleaded guilty to grand larceny. On the
4th Of this smonth he stole $50 worth Of locks and
hinges belonging TO Henry Gucklcr.
John Wilson and William ST. Clair pleaded guilty TO
an attempt at burglary the third degree. The ndct
ment alleged that tho 18th of July they attempted TO
enter the premises Of George Wetmore, No l45 West
Eleventh street
These prisoners were sent to the State Prison for two
years
William Mbank pleaded guilty TO an Indictment
charging him with stealing tho 10th Of June three
diamond rings and other jcwelry valued at 81 200 the
property OF Fannie +. Mibnnk. Henry Aiichacl was
jointly indicted, charged with purchasing the articles
with knowledge that they we're stolen. Milbank was
sent 10 the State Prison for three years.
George W. Tyson, who charged with an improper
assault upon Margaret Levy the 18th of June pleaded
guilty to assault and battery. Six months in the Pcn.
Tertiary the sentence imposed
Robert Osborn was acquitted Of charge of stealing SO
from tho personnel Thomas Mooney, at the Battery on
the sd Of August
LARCENY FROM a DWELLING HOUSE.
John OConnor tried upon indictment charging
him with stealing vasc containing wearing apparel
valued Mt s5s the 18th of last month"; from the apart
mcnts OF Catherine Doyle No. $50 West Twenty. Gfrh
street Tho complainant and female friend swore to
the identity Of the prisoner, who escaped with the
vasc, while tho accused and three companions sought
TO establish Mr.. Wccr's patent dcicnccan albi-thcy
swearing that tire lime oi the alleged larceny they
were all ia drinking saloon The jury, after dciber-
9ng FOR some hours, rendered verdict Of guilty. Mr.
Rollins informed the Court that no learned since tho
close OF the trial that the prisoner and his witnesses did
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COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS.

DIsPosISd OF PETrN TH1EVEs-A LOVER GETS
ONE YEAR FOR AIDING IN THE ESCAPE OF
HIS SWEETHEART FROM BLACKwELLs ISLAND.
The Justices of the Court slow in assembling yes
terday. 1t was bali past eleven A. NJ. when the judi
cial trumvrate consisting of Justices Duify Wheeler
and Wandel, took their seats the bench. Forty
eight the calendar.
Edward Reilly convicted of stealing two feather
beds from the house of Mrs. Julia Spear, of East
Eighty sixth street. and was sent 10 rsticate for two
months Reilly said he junk dealer.
Frank Printz pleaded guilty to stealing silk vest and
bottle Of whiskey. He got three months in the Peni
Tertiary.
Joseph Hart got five months for stealing valse
tanning clothing from No Jog Chambers street. and Got
fried Lawn for like larceny similarly sentenced
james II. Still, of No 672 Ninth avenue who said he
was dry goods clerk got year in the Pcnitentary
for aiding Rachel Hurd, young and pretty girl, to
escape from Blackwcll's Island.
Oscar Berg sentenced to the Penitenary for six
months for embezzng So from his employer, Edward
Summer
Otto Fremont committed to the House of Refuge
for stealing shoes.
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DECISIONS.
SUPREME coURT--cHAMDERs.

SUPREME CoURT--CHAMDERS.
BY Judge Lawrence
The Mayor &C Tweed and another-Order as
settled
Moore McAnanny.-Order of reference granted.
In the matter of the last VIII &c of James Foster
Jr, and the petition of Mary L. Neutrality-suspicious.
granted to revive action
Hart The Mayor &c.-ordcr granted settling find
ngs
SUPERIOR CoURT-sPECIAL TERM.
BY Chief Judge Mcneil
Beekman VS.. The Equitable Life Assurance Society Of
The United States
Meyer VS. The American Whalcbone Manufacturing
Company -See memorandum for counsel
Drew VS.. The Mayor &c-Moton denied. Sec memo
randum.
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THE AIERRICK CAMP MEETING.
FORMAL OPENING OF THE RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL
YESTERDAY

FORMAL OPENING OF THE RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL,
YESTERDAY.
The annual camp meeting of the Long Island Camp
rick yesterday. The location of the grounds is about
mile north of the Mcrrick station of the Southern Rail
road, in fine grove Of ash and chestnut timber stand
ing from twenty to sixty feet in height and comfortably
shading level sandy soil which rapidly absorbs all
surface moisture and gives back in turn through easily
driven sand pumps, never failing supply of
prscs about sNty-fve acres, and is kept in proper
order by resident ovcrsccr The camp ground is laid
out with circular streets and nterscctng avenues,
convcrgng at the preachers stand in front OF which
seats to accommodate thousands OF people In the
Of the stand the preachers cottage capable Of accom-
modating twenty thirty people comfortably and in
front, the main entrance, is three story build
ing known the Pavilion, with restaurant on the
European plan the first floor and sleeping chambers
above. Numerous cottages and tents also occupy the
ground. Since last season tho association has con-
structcd
TWENTY NEW SINGLE STORY COTTAGES
each 13xl9 feet These they sell for $50 each rent
for S25 q season, and rooms in the Pavilion be had
for $40 the season nny cents night The timo
from South Eighth street. Williamsburg, to the grounds
Is about an hour and hale
Although the meeting not formally commenced
until yesterday quito n number Of people have been
in camp for two weeks past and their number has been
constantly increasing. Regular services were held on
sunday, and prayer meetings have been held every
day Tho meeting this year is under the charge of tho
Rev. J. b. Mcrwn, who will have the assistance of
number OF prominent preachers OF New York and
Brooklyn, we'll as Of the surrounding ncighborhood.
Presiding Elder Sim will he present part Of the time.
As in previous years Sister TOsce has charge Of the
ing features at these gatherings The daily programme
is not much varied from that OF last year.
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II was alleged that tho accused forged the name
Of r. X Hart druggist, No 1075 Second avenue
30 order Henry Curran Co., No College place,
for S3s worth Of drugs. Last week the firm was
dcfrauded of $l worth OF goods which placed them
on their guard and when Bcckers messenger again ap
piled to them they gave him package, followed him
up and thus found Becker whose arrest they caused
lie denied the charge.
ALLEGED HIGHWAY ROBBERS.
Charles Koeher, OF No. 200 East Forty sixth street.
and james Dcgnnn, Of Gutenberg ~ Y,
ragned a charge OF highway robbery. On Sunday
night last Margaret Berg No IFS Seventh street. was
chain and charm, all 10 the value OF
$45 She recognized the accused, who asked
through their counsel for examination. Tho Judge
willing 60 grant them one but the District Attorney
having given instructions to admit prisoner bail
pending examination until further notice he should
refuse 70 take bail The prisoners then waived
nation and bail liked at 81 500 each at the General
Sessions, in default Of which they were committed.
EXCISE VIOLATIONS.
Martin N. Hanly, No. 1O51 Third avenue; Christie
pher Rooney No. 1000 Third avenue; William r.
Carroll, No 954 Third avenue; Mathew Nolan,
No $50 Third avenue; John Reynolds, No. 033
Third avenue; Charles Lussier, No. T73 Third
avenue, and Julius Spaits, No 527 Fifth avenue,
were charged with selling liquors without licenses.
They elected to DO tried the General Sessions and
held for trial that in 800 bail each. Tho
prisoners complain bitterly Of having been arrested at
an early hour Monday evening and locked up In cells
by Captain Mount, Of the Nineteenth precinct over
night.