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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

-GoNE! One by one the great
men depart! Hon. Josiah Coombs,
the ex-Fcderal soldier, orator and
plasterer, who came South, married,
and located in this place, has at last
become weary in weIl,doing, pockets
ed his extensive wardrobe, left his
wife, and departed to the unknown
shades from whence he came
When las! heard from he had reach>
ed the clark and bloody ground, "
secured some money from the Odd
Fellows at Bowling Green, Ken
lucky, and goue glimmeripg after
the hopper-grass. All this, too, after
that famous serenade Oh, the in
gratitude of some men
Farewell and if forever,
Then forever fare thee-well -
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

Marietta had some very high
winds on Wednesday. The girls
had to sit down on their broad
brimmed hats to preserve them
Savannah NelCs.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25
Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the
Cobb County Agricultural Society
at the Court House on Saturday the
10 day of July. A full attendance
is requested. By order of the Press
ident.
II. NJ. HAMMETT. Sec'ty.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25
ONCE County School Commissioner

MARIETTA GA, June :, 1875.
Applicants for the Portioon Of Teachers oi
Public schools will be examined on Saturday
the Doth of this month and by order Of the
County Board applicants desiring to be exam
med on other days will have to pay the exam
iner.
Wa. T. GROVES, C. S. c.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

A negro-Lieutcnant- Governor
DaviS-is, during the absence of
Governor Ames, acting Governor of
Mississippi. He is a decided inn
provement upon AmeS.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

ON last Wednesday evening,
while Mr.. W. B. Clinkscales and
Mr.. l.. Black were painting the
front of the latter gcntleman's two
story workshop, the scafoldins upon
which they were standing gave
way, precipitating them some fifteen
feet to the ground, both sustaining
severe injuries. Mr.. Black had his
left foot badly sprained and bruised,
his upper lip gaShed and several
teeth knocked out of his mouth.
Sir. Clinkscales had a clear fall on
his back and spine, receiving injur-
les of a most painful nature. Both
gentlemen will be laid up for some
time to come.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

JUsr received a car load of Ice and viii sell
in any quantity; Also ten thousand Cigars
will sell by the box as cheap as can be bought
in Atlanta or any other market. Call and see
for yourself.
A. c. HEGGE.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

Those Justly celebrated Magnolia Hams
are put up only by McFeuan. Armstrong & Co.
who guarauleeevrry ham. They can be bought
al Leake & Hunts.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

A choice lot OF sugar cured canvassed
hams at McCutcheon & Coz.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

Everything complete at McClatchey's. A
fresh supply Of meats Just received, Bacon
shoulders in fine condition guaranteed in good
order.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

"A fresh supply of Groceries at MoCutch
on & Cos, selling at bottom prices.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

Tile New L. S. Postal Card, it's the laies
Thing out, can be seen at Leake & Hunts
Children are especially invited to q Il see
them.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

That Dat meal at McClatciley's is the
healthiest iiet yet. Try it. Its Just the thing
for dyspeptics
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

Summer Cheese Maccaroui. Canned Toma-
toes. HOLSTERS, Salmon, Pickles and Fancy glo
ceries Of all kinds Al Leake Hunts.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

-Forty thousand heart shingles for sale at
McCutcheon's.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

A full line Of fine Cigars at McCIa'chey' 5
A good cigar for % cents.
Choice cheese al McClatchey's.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Georgia Cobb County /:

Whereas Laura NJ Smith Exeeutrix OF tie
last will and testament of James NJ. Smith de-
ceased represents TO the Court in her petition
duly filed and Of record that she has fully Adj
mi1istered said estate. This is therefore to cite
all persons concerned, kindred and creditors TO
show canse if any they can why said ExeeutlIN
should not be discharged from her Executor
shin and receive letters Of dismission on the
first Monday in June next.
Fl. NJ. HAMMETT, Ordinary.
TPrintqr's fee $500.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

"A large lot of Coffee aud Sugar just re-
ceived at McCutcheour
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

Fresh supply qftugiish Pickles, Sauces &c
Lemons and Oranges at McClatchey's.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

Those Fly Brushes at McClatchey's are
the best thing Of he kind. Try one.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

lg The olIowing namsl gentlemen
are authorized Agcntst for the Journal j.:
BARRON, Canton, Cicero. Co. Ga.
JAMES PRICE, Ball Ground, .
MAJ. ED. DANIEL, Canton, Cicero. CO. Ga.
w. L. ORR, Acworrh, Ga.
W. II. SIMMONS, Jasper, Pickens' Co. Ga
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

CITY AND COU N t z :
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1875-06-25

VA. F. GROVES, C. S. c
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
TWEED AGAIN IN COURT.

Occasionally the fact is brought to public notice
n the courts that suit is pending against VII.
lam NJ. Tweed to recover $11,00O,O 900 alleged to
have been iraudulenlly obtained by MIN from the
city treasury IN connection with the building Of
the new Court House. The suit was brought IN
the name OF the Board Of Supervisors. 1t Is now
claimed that the only proper way under the con.
sOlidatiOn act to prosecute the action Is to
bring the SUIT in the name OF the Mayor and COM
mOnaity. moton to make TINS change in the
prosecution was made yesterday in Supreme Court,
Chambers beiore Judge DOnohue.
Mr.. Willard Bartlett opposed the motion. He
Insisted that the consolidation act. under the au.
Btitutlonal. HIS reasons tor the same being I'M
CONSTITUTIONAL were mat IT Undertook to transfer
without lis consent the entire property OF the
county 10 another corporation. II the act Is con-
Btitut1Onal he urged further that the Board OF
Supervisors mad no standing IN court since all
further That the code does not authorize sucn an
amendment. ii the amendment was authorized
he Claimed the right to servea nc answer, setting
UP tile defence when would arise from the
change o! the parties.
Mr. Wheeler II. Peckham in brief answer
urged that this was not transfer OF rights, but
consolidation OF two CORPORATIONS, the old city
anu county, into new corporation In regard
n new answer the defendant was entitled to put
IN bushel OF them II he wished, provided they
change Ia the date of issue any delay in the
trlai.
Alter hearing the argument Judge Donohue
TOOK tue papers, reservlpg his decision. An I'm
p0rtant feature in connection with this argument,
That upon the decision VIII doubtless depend SINH.
lar applications pending IN similar suLs brought
against Connolly, lngersoli and the other .'Rlngn
associates OF the great cX- Boss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19

to his store. he further says that day or two
after. while In the midst OF religious ceremony,
his house was visited by detective, who scarcely
giving him time TO get his nat, carried nm be ore
was detained several hours, but sub equently dis
charged. after arrests had been ordered and exc
cuted IN the case OF almost every one who had
been unfortunate enough to see the counl eriet.
For plaintins arrest and detention he brings this
action laying his damages at 81, 600. The delend-
ant contradcts the plaintlf to the interview at
his saloon. testifyIng that when ne asked paIntin
II the Oil was good he SAID IL was as good as gold.
and he wished ne had more OF them. IL came out
IN the course Of the trlal that SUIT was begun by
the defendant here agalnst Mrs. SIverman to re-
cover back the $780, but before hearing was had
.he money was paid over. the Court charged the
jury that "want OF probable cause" was the es-
sential ground OF the action II they believed
that the arrest was made with malice and WITH
out probable cause they must ind Tor plaintiff,
and they did so.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19

elections OF ofccrs 10 pass uunoticed, aud the In
PRODUCTION OF parochial matters at a meeting acts
Ike the reading OF the Riot act remember my
own election. Having been solicited by some
nelghDors TO take the office OF Guardian OF the
Poor consented Notice OF the election OF myself
and Others was posted on large bills all over the
parish. ana smaller bills placed In every store
Inc election Was TO take place IN large school,
room IN which 600 people could have assembled.
On the day In question | attended prepared with
neat speech winch l supposed should be ex-
pected TO address 10 tle electors The actual
other candidates In tine presence OF the parish
oeadle and the clerk to the Board Each me Der
had TO be proposed and seconded AS there was
one another, and the election was over. For all
the pensioners knew or cared the officers elected
that day might have been unable 10 read or WRITE
or equally unit in other respects TO discharge
the duties in proper manner. Yours, truly,
NEW YORK, Jan. II, 1875. j, NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
IMPORTANT TO TAXPAYERS.

decision, embracing questions OF Importance
10 taxpayers, was given yesterday by Judge J. +.
Daily, vi the Court OF Common Pleas, on an ap-
pncatlon OF James X. Whiting and Others to va
cate sale OF property by the city for non-pay-
ment OF taxes. The decision was embodied in the
following opinion, which we give IN FULL
The property OF plaintiff sold by defendants for
non payment Of an alleged tax thereon. levied In
1869, was not described IN the Record OF Assess.
ments nor IN the Receivers book for the year
1865. In 1868 the plaintiffs ancestor owned certain
land under water in the East River, Immediately
fronting bulkhead belonging to the Farmers
Loan and Trust Company, east OF First avenue,
between ThIrty.hrst ana ThIrty-second Streets
The property assessed by the city appears
by its records OF assessments OF taxes lin 1868
to be IA water front and bulkhead.n This was no
there being no bulkhead and water front east OF
FIRST avenue, between thIrtyhrst and Thirty
third streets, except mat belonging then and
now to the Farmers Loan and Trust Company.
The land under water, II 1t were the proper SUBJ
Ject OF assessment, was not assessed IN the name
OF any owner. ana the assessment was therefore
detective. (WnitiDg vs. Thomas, 20 N Y. Isl. Sill
In respect OF the tax of 1869. IL appears that d
bulkhead was constructed IN that year by the
plalntHs ancestor. The description IN the text
books OF "water front anu bukhead' clearly
designates the KIND Of property taxed; but as 10
all the properly except the water 'front.' and bulk.
head on the south side OF Thirty second street, the
The property Is taxed IN the name OF no owner. As
TO oil the property, without exception there is no
tax imposed except upon "buikhead and wafer
'front.'" aud bufneads are not taxable tBoral Vs.
Mayer Sanders, 552). nol we're lanus under
water until $780, when the statute was amenacd
Ed. edition. vol /, page 9O5j But TINS prop.
ery Of plaintiffs ancestors, taxable in So
VIZ. The land hlle1 In by him between his
new bulkhead erected IN That year, and the old
bulkhead. erected previously by the Farmers
Loan and Trust Company not described or
deslgnated on the books or maps OF the assess
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
DECISIONS.

SUPREME COURr-CHAMBAnA
BY Judge Westbrook.
In the matter of Thomas X. Agnew.-Order
granted. opinion.
BY Judge Donohue.
Russell VS.. Russell.-Decree OF divorce granted
to plaintiff.
SUPERIOR CoURT-sPEoIAL TERM
BY Judge Sedgwick.
Patterson Va. Standardization granted.
Schneeberg vs.. lsaacs.-Motion denied, without
costs. See memorandum.
BALDWIN vs.. Observation-Disclosures for plaintiff
Gerry VS.. Martin ct al-Motion denied. See
memorandum.
COMMON PLEAE-EPECIAL TERM.
BY Judge J. F. DAILY.
Fogarty vs.. Standardization granted.
Harrison vs.. Woman's Hospital OF New York.
Order granted.
Travis vs.. Hammond.-Motion granted.
BY Chief Justice Daily.
Stats vs.. Brstow, assignee.-See opinion.
St1nZkOber vs.. Rach-Want Of proof OF service
on the defendant.
COMMON PLEAs-EQUTTY TERM.
Bv Judge J. F. Daily.
whiting vs.. the Mayor, &c.-Judgment for plain.
tin. See opinion.
Beers VS.. Westervelt-Proof not sumcient
Gessner VS.. Murphy.-PrOof not sufnclent.
COMMON PLEAs-GENERAL TERM.
BY Chief Justice DAILY aud Judges Robinson and
LarremOre
Clendinen vs. CrOss0n ct al.-Judgment re-
versed by consent. New trial ordered to abide
the event.
Andes Insurance Company Of Cincinnati, ohio.
VS.. Loehr.-Papers taken on submission.
Glendenning, Jr, ct al. VS. Canary, ct al
Argued. The Court took the papers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
LONDON MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
LOCAL TAXATION AND MANAGEMENT OF POOH
FUNDS.

LOCAL TAXATION AND MANAGEMENT OF POOH
FUNDS
To THE EDITOR OF THE hERALD:-
On reading the letter OF your London correspon-
dent in this days issue, in which he has in the
sketch OF municipal government in London, it
occurs to me that . few supplementary remarks
are necessary to make his statements clear to
New York readers. i was for some years q
guardian OF the poor for the large parish OF ST.
Margaret's Westminster, in which Is situated the
Houses OF Parliament, Buckingham Palace, parts
OF the rich districts OF Belgravia and south Ken.
sngton, together with some of the most wretched
tenement districts that exist In London. When
your correspondent says that each householder IN
st. Pancras mas to pay - total sum OF 2s Sd. for
the half year on every pound OF valuation OF his
premises" 1t should be understood that the per-
cen tage is rated on the rental or annual value.
Also that, although by law the house eau be rated
ct ITS q annual value tue usual custom r.m,, Is
FMS Is obvious, because, II the above
estimate Tor 81. Pancras does not include
bring the rating to D. Cd. in the pound for the
hail year, IS. In the pound Tor the year. Inis is
rated on every pound Of the value OF the premises
IL would amount to a c0n1scation every four
years Again. the parocn,s Taxation I'll a IN Ionqon
the property. II man takes house ior a year
even he pays the rates your correspondent men,
tiOns. The Duke OF Westminster, who draws from
London an income OF $4,000 day, merely pays
the rates on the house ne occupies; that Is all he
contributes. O,ner large holders OF London prop
erty enjoy the same privilege. This has long been
elt to be great injustice but the power OF land
lords in Parliament has frustrated all attempts mt
a remedy. should nave liked to give you some
sketch OF nv own parish. The particulars would
be very reme rkabe and Interesting and would he
much news TO the London public as to that OF
New York. The tact Is, Londoners are grossly
ignorant OF all matters relating to the poor and
general parochial matters. and IL Is Impossible
TO persuade them to take any interest IN the
subject. Always grumbllng at the heavy rates
and complaining OF mismanagement, they allow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
A RATHER "OUEER" CASE.

About week ago Information was received at
the United States Secret Service Bureau, in this
city, that man named Daniel Coffee was trying
10 "shove" counterfeit money. Detective Kenock
was detailed to work up the case, and on going
with the boy VINO gave the Information to the
place OF meeting agreed upon by him and Coffee,
found that Coffee Knew him. He therefore HID in
a doorway and sent the boy TO see Coffee. The
former went up to coffee, and snatching the money
from him ran of with IT. Coffee was arrested and
was to-day brought before United States Commits.
sioner Shields; but there being no evidence
against MIN he was discharged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
MARINE COURT-PART 1.
LITIGATION GROWING OUT OF A JOKE.
Before Judge Aiker.

Silverman vs. Stelner.-About q year ago a
gentleman In this city, by way OF joke, sent 10 a
friend, through the mail, counterfeit $50 bill.
The recipient, without quite making up his mind
whether he was In luck or not, put away the bill
In a bureau drawer, where IL lay undsturbed Tor
some time; but, unfortunately Tor the parties M this
action, 1t was discovered by servant, distracted
from Its depository and subsequently intrusted to
an acquaintance to make some purchases with. In
this connection 1t found lis way to the fancy
store on Eighth avenue which the plaintiff carried
on Tor hts vile. The customer, after making pur.
chases. presented the counterfeit bill but not hav.
ing sufficient money on hand, Mr.. Silvorman
started out 10 get change aud after two or three
unsuccessful attempts Inally clme to defendants
lager Deer saloon on the next block. He testtnes
that Mr. steiner az hrst reused to cnange the Uill
but that upon MIS-. steiner recognizing nim al
doing business IN the mel. nbornuod ne changed
his MUD, asking II IL was god, 10 which
piaintih replied tlat ne ad got 1t nom customer,
and not to cnanGe IL II he was not satisfied: that
thereupon the Dill was changed and he returned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
MARINE COURT-CHAMBE
ASSAULT ON BOARD OF BRITISH VESSEL.

Before Judge Spauding
Peter Thomquist vs.. Albert W. Wade.-Plaintin
was q seaman on the British bark Grace, OF which
the defendant was master, and sued the defend
ant for assault and battery. The case was tried
yesterday before Judge Spaulding and Jury. The
plaintiff testified that on the 2oth OF November, at
sea- the defendant. while plaintiff was on the poop
deck, kicked him several times and kicked him
from the poop to the main deck, badly iniurinR
him SO that ne became sick and was laid up until
the arrival OF the vessel at this port January l3,
from the effects oil such assaults. This was COR
r0Dorated Oy two others OF the seamen. The cap.
tain testified that he only pushed plaintin because
he was Negligent and not quick enough, and did not
Kick hlm or otherwise hurt hIm, and that mis- sick
ness arose Iom disease. On the arrival Of the
vessel the captain procured from the others OF the
crew certificate OF mis- good character and recon-.
mending HIM as good ship master. This was
thought by counsel rather an extraordinary thing
and reversing general usage. The jury found a
verdict Tor plantin Tor S125 and the Court granted
an allowance OF $25 anu COSTS.
ANDREWS and Smith Tor plaintiff, and Benedict,
TAFT and Benedict for defendant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
THE GAME LAWS.

vIoLAToRs OF THEIR PROVISIONS TO BE PROSE-
CUTED.
Under the provisions Of the Game laws Of this
State chapter 800 OF the Laws OF 1874 1t Is unlaw-
full for any person to "se, expose Tor sale, tran
sport, or have in his or her possession
IN this State. after the same has been
killed, any moose, wild deer tresn
temoer, October, November, December and jan
uary." under penalty Of $50 for each offence.
The New York Association Tor the Protection of
Game, BY Its secretary, Thomas N. Cuthberr, Of
No. so Wall street. gives notice that 1t Will prose-
cute all dealers In game and Otner persons who
violate any OF the foregoing provisions alter the
3lst inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.

LARCENY IN SLEEPING CAR.
In this Court, before Judge Sutherland, yester-
day morning william Brooks, alias Burke, pleaded
guilty to grand larceny from the person The in
dlctment charged that on the 18th OF December he
stole gold watch and chain, valued at 500. from
Thomas L. Goodwin, who occupied sleeping
berth on one OF the cars OF the Hudson River Rail-
road. While the complainant was in the wash
Central depot. the watch was taken from under
his pillow. An officer subsequently arrested
founS IN his Te Judge ens SAID 1Sa
prisoner was professional thief. and sentenced
him to the State Prison Tor four years.
NO EVIDENCE OF GUILT.
Isaac Harris, q genteel looking colored man, was
tried upon an indictment charging him with
larceny from a dwelling house. The proof was
that he was found by a servant in the dining room
of Peter Sherman's house, No. 80 East Twenty.
second street, on the Goth OF December, and when
asked what he was doing there replied that he was
looking tor man named John Manning. There
was no proof to show tnat the basement uoOr was
closed, and the Judge directed the jury to acQult
Harris. on the ground that the evidence did not
snow he committed any act toward the perpetra-
ton or larceny.
ALLEGED ROBBERY IN A CHATHAM STREET
SALOON.
In the afternoon Frederick Hoypaer, the keeper
Of q Chatham street saloon, who was jointly in.
dicted with William Benson, was placed on trial
charged with robbery. Early IN the month Ben.
son, VINO was the barkeeper, was tried and con-
victed and remanded for sentence until the case
Of the proprietor OF the place was disposed OF by
another jury. The complainant, William Hasel-
hOff a discharged solder, claimed that on the goth
OF December he was robbed OF $40 by these men.
Shortly alter lie went into the saloon the accused
requested him to go into the hack room, and when
the barkeeper brought him glass OF wine he
seized him by the arms, whereupon HOypaer ex.
ahmed his pockels and finally succeeded In TAX
ing the money which was concealed beneath his
undershlrt. Mr.. Knitting. counsel Tor the &C.
cused. cross-eXamlned the complainant at great
length, and whle bringing out the fact that he
had been drinking good many times that DAY
Jailed 10 shake the clear statement OF the robbery
ana his positive identification of the defendant
The case will be resumed this morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
SUPREME COURT-CIRCU1T-PART 8.
SNOW SLIDING FROM A ROOF.
Before Judge Lawrence

15V5OkN
Captain Walsh, in January, 1871, while passing
No. 81 Water street., was struck on the shoulder
by mass OF snow sliding from the roof. He was
laid up as he alleges. six weeks on account OF the
injuries he sustained. He brought suit against
Mrs. Jane G. Mead. the owner OF the house, for
$4,000 damages. TIe case mas already been tried
once. but resulted IN disagreement of the jury.
Is that this Is leased property; that clause In the
lease compels the tenant to keep the premises in
order and make all needed repairs, and that there
was no negligence on her part. The trial Will
probably be concluded to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-19
SUPREME COURT--SPECIAL TERN.
CURIOUS DISPUTE AS TO PROPERTY.

DcfVTO "UUE'
Thomas II. Young married daughter Of Mr.
Muller, who on his death lett her ana three other
children real estate in this city valued at sl2o ooO
Mrs. Young died, and suit has ensued as 10 the
claim her husband has to her share OF the prom.
cry. he case was tried yesterda, in this Court.
On the one side II was CLAIMED that Mrs. Young
HAD u stillDorn chlld ana on the other that the
child lived short time after It's BIRTH The tes.
tlm0ny was veryconflctlng, ana the Court took
arguments.