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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
Il LIVING HEAD ON A DEAD BODY.

The Pittsburg Telegraph says: DR..
William Wilson. formerly resident OF
Allegheny City, but now located at Char
iton, Lewis Co., Iowa, is in the city to.
day, and is stopping with his friends on
his return from Philadelphia, en- route to
his Western home.
The story Of the Doctors visit, as re.
lated to a gentleman from whom we OBJ.
tanned our information, is rs follows:
Not long since man, middle aged, re-
siding near the Doctors home, met with
a railroad accident and sustained a dis
location Of the neck. Medical aid was
summoned, and everything possible done
for the relief vt the unfortunate man.
The surgeons succeeded in partially adj
justing the vertebrae of the neck of the
| injured man, and he remained alive. But
now comes the singular part Of the story.
| While his head is perfectly alive, there
is but feeble circulation in the whole
body, and to all appearances it is dead.
In fact, it has already begun to wither,
and is becoming shriveled and wrinkled,
and the surgeons have been puzzled be-
yond enlightenment. The unfortunate
man having relatives residing in Philadel-
phia, it was decided to take him there
and place him in the Medical University,
and to DR.. Wilson was assigned this duty.
He performed it, and the patient is now
in that institution. Such is the story as
it reaches US, and we have no doubt that
some of the Philadelphia reporters will
straightway proceed to interview the man
as soon as this item comes under their no.
tice. A live head on dead body will
worry the brain of the best physicians,
and we anxiously await further develop
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
A NOBLE WIFE.

During the revolution in Poland which
followed the revolution of Thaddeus Kos.
! ciusko, many of the trucst and best of
the sons Of that Inflated county were
forced to fee for their lives. forsaking
home and friends. OF hose who had
been most eager for the liberty of Poland,
and most bitter in the enmity against
Russia and Prussia, was Michael Sobies>
XII. whose ancestors had been king hun.
dred and fifty years before.
Sobieski had two sons in the patriot
ranks, and father and sons had been of
those who had persisted in what the
Russians had boon pleased tn term rebel.
lion, and price had been set upon their
heads.
The Archdukc Constantine was eager
to apprehend Michael Sobieski, and learn.
ed that tile wife of the Polish hero was at
home in Cracow, and he waited upon
her.
MADAM" he said, speaking politely,
for the lady was beautiful and queenly,
IL think you know where your husband
and sons are hiding? p
81 know, SIR
IF you tell me where your husband is
your sons shall be pardoncd.'
"And shall be safe T.
"Yes, madam, I swear it. Tell me
where your husband is concealed, and
both you and your sons shall be safe and
unframed
"Then, SIR answered the noble
woman, rising with dignity sublime and
laying her hand upon her bosom, s:he lies
concealed herein the heart of his wife
land you will have to tear this heart
out to find him.
Tyrant as he was, the Archduke ad-
mired the answer, and the spirit which
had inspired it, and deeming the good
will of such woman worth securing, he
published pardon of the father and
sons.
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
ENGLISH SPORTING NOTES.

Mr.. Liebet purchased Wizard two days before the
Liverpool Cup for e. 600. Ten to was laid
against his chances for the cup.
Cambyses has been sold to Germany, where he is
destined for cross country sport He sold for f6oo
Lady Love and Spnaway have left Matthew Dawson's
stable for Lord Falmouths seat, Mereworth Castle,
Kent.
Terarch entered in tho Gerard Stakes to be sold for
E1oo, knocked down to J. r. Humphreys for $50
guineas
Pacha 1--WE years old, on winning the Wednesdays
stakes sold to Captain Machell for go guneas his
entered price being ESQ.
The owner of Hodgman writes to the Sportsman to
say that in the Hunters fiat at Lincoln the horse
did not against post but that something struck
into him. when, with mis- rider, he came down crop
per, breaking his Off forcleg.
Mr. NJ. II. Sanford of New York arrived at Liverpool
the sth inst His horses arrived at London on the
10th inst
al agricultural meeting at Marlborough, denied that
the breed OF horses In England had dcterorated. He
said they had merely risen in price, like other stock
He advised agricuursts TO turn their attention the
breeding OF horses particularly those OF the heavier
class
The Marquis OF Waterford met with serious acci-
dent in the hunting field the evening Of the 7th inst
at the close OF with the Curraghmore hounds His
Lordshp lifted his horse from the road TO stiff fence
the fore feet slipped and the Marquis pitched for
ward into the field from the left side of the saddle Tho
animal scrambled over, and, landing partly his head,
fell backward on tho Marquis, who, when released
from the weight OF the beast found be insensi-
Fortunately the mshap so serious as at first
feared and after short time His Lordship who re-
fused several offers OF vehicles remounted and rode
back into Waterford.
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
THE LAW ON MAYHEM.

On the 2sh Of January last Martin Godfrey tried
in the Court of General Sessions for mayhem and
fenced by City Judge Sutherland the State Prison for
seven years 1t appeared from the testimony the
trial that on the 10th of July, 1874 Godfrey en-
gagged in Third avenue barroom with a man
named Robert Southern, and during the melee bit off
Souhern's ear. Mr.. William +. Howe, who defended
the prisoner claimed that the statute under which the
crime of mayhem was framed made II necessary for
the indictment to that the offence committed
by the cuprit while ''yng in watt and that 1t
material prove that part OF the the biting Off
OF the This view was however not concurred in by
Judge Sutherland and the result was that the jury
victed Godfrey and sentenced the State Prison
for the period stated Mr. Howe thereupon took the
case for review TO the General Term of the Supreme
Court but that tribunal held the Court of General
Sessions had and upheld the ruling of Judge Suthcr-
land. The thence carried by Mr.. Howe to
the Court Of Appeals and lengthy argument had. A
decision yesterday rendered, holding the points
raised Godfreys trial to be well taken and the
victon and sentence were set aside
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
DECISIONS.
SUPREME ooURT-oHAMBERs.


By Judge Lawrence.
Bernard vs. Monohan. Order vacated, so far as II
confirms the referees report, giving leave to Resig,
two days. notice, or an order TO show cause, 10
apply to the justice holding Chambers for such tur
ther order as to the Court may seem proper. Memo
randum.
Walsh vs. Mead. d.-Memorandum.
Hamper VS.. Memorandum.
SUPREME coURT-sPRcIAL TERM.
By Judge Lawrence.
Grant vs. Jonas ct all have determined to appoint
the New York Life Insurance and Trust Company as
the trustees. The counsel for the plaintiff Will alter
the proposed decree as TO conform this decision
BY Judge Van Worst
Nash vs.. Kemp-Fndings signed.
SUPERIOR coURT-sPEc1AL TERM.
BY Judge Curtis
Holmes vs. Holmes-FIndings settled, signed and
1led, and judgment
COMMON PLEAsz-sPEcIAL TERM.
BY Judge Loew.
Goodenough VS.. Grswold.-0pinion.
Krekeler VS. Lederer-Motion granted.
BY Judge Larremore.
Preussnersvs. Florence ct al-Decree ordered.
Griffin VS. Schott-Order vacated and set aside.
Bramhold VS.. Roesser.-Cause ordered calendar
for short eau ses for third Friday of December.
The Third Avenue Railroad Company VS. Davis, Jr.-
Samo decision.
The Yorkville Savings Bank vs. Graham ct al-Judg-
ment and decr.se Of foreclosure and sale.
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
AMERICAN HORSES IN ENGLAND.

Mr. Sanford's arrival in England is creating some
anxiety among the turfmen of that country. Before
the horses of that gentleman arrived, The Sportsman
ofNovembcr 2, noticed their coming in this wise:-
The steamer Holland, due in Liverpool at the begin
ming of the race week, will bring with her from
America Mr. Sanford's horses that Tom Brown has to
take in hand with view to winning the Goodwood
Cup and other of the valuable prizes which the
English turf affords Preakness eight year old
Of Lexington and Bay Leaf Is the animal that ID going
to play "Kcntucky smash" with the English thorough
breds in the Goodwood Cup, event which our Amor-
cousins pleased to call glittering trophy -
upon which, IL seems, Mr.. Sanford has set his eve la
Mr.. Ten Brock, who took the prize with Starke in
1861 Supposing all goes on we'll with Preakness till
next July he will have Sst Tbs to carry, being allowed
Tbs for having been foaled in America while Gaopin
will be sadded with 9st 3bs but despite the difference
in the weight the English horse will be the favorite
providing that the should turn out to be of the
international character the of Preakness intends
1t to be- for 1t Is understood that he is afraid to
meet the best of our horses at weight for age
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

The oath OF office was yesterday administered by
Judge Larremore, of the Court of Common Pleas to
John p. McGown and Walter S. Pnckney, two of the
newly elected civil justices.
Judge Donohue, in Supreme Court, Chambers, yester
prietors OF volks Garden and the Assembly Rooms
from giving further theatrical performances until after
payment OF their license lees
In the OF the people against Peter B, Sweeny,
to recover money alleged to have been appropriated
by the lattor through means OF the Tweed Ring,
Nessrs. Miller Stoutenburg and Peckham gave notice
Yesterday OF trial to Me6Ers McKeon and Smyth de.
fendant's counsel for the first Monday In December
next
In the case of Robert H wishart, who was arrested
in this city requisition of the Governor of Penn
syvania, charging him with negotiating forged bonds
in the city OF Philadelphia, Judge Davis OF the Supreme
Court yesterday rendered decision, upon the argu-
ment heard before him time ago in the Court Of
Oyer and Termner, writ OF habeas corpus. Judge
Davis dismissed the writ and reanded tho prisoner
Philadelphia for trial
There lengthy argument yesterday before Judge
Donohue in the Prince Leo case this being the closing
matinee of the series Mr.. Ebridge Gerry contended
from review of the testimony, that q clear case Of
cruel treatment of the boy had been made against
Leonard. Mr. Langbein on behalf Of Leonard said he
willing 70 give up the boy, and, inasmuch
engagements had been lost by HIM through the
present proceedings, he urged that he had suffered
enough, and that he should be allowed to depart
peace Judge Donohue took the papers TO read over
and the boy to his room for private examination pend
ing his decision.
In the matter Of the United States against James
Watson Webb, ex Minister at Brazil the defendant has
been allowed until December 13 to answer to what
influential Brazans he paid the 60 600 out Of the
Gl4 600 awarded to the United States government for
the illegal seizure OF an American vessel and until De-
cember is to show cause in the event Of his failure TO
answer why he should not be committed for contempt
of Court An extension of time granted account
OF the continued illness of General Webb.
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
MUTINY ON sHIPBOARD.

On tho arrival or the steamship City OF Merida from
Vera Cruz yesterday morning. United States Deputy
Marshals Holmes and Barclay arrested James B. Gar
retty and James Carney, sailors and r. j. Lean, first
mate, on the American schooner Parepa, and took
them before United States Commissioner Shields on
charge made by the United States Consul A. J. Lispa-
mass at Progreso, Mexico, Of conspring 70 mutiny
and OF felonious assault against Mr. r. J. Lean. first
mate OF the said schooner while at the wharf In Pro
greso The Consul in his letter that he went on
board OF that schooner by request OF its captain,
II. P. Smith, and found tho door Of the cabin had
been opened by force, the knob on the door broken
and the lock forced that stains Of blood were the
floor and sides oft the cabin and that the woodwork Of
the cabin cut with knives II appears that Gar
retty and Carney became involved in quarrel, and
after severely beating each other finally separated
by Lean the mate. Lean then drank immoderately,
and, coming deck ordered the men to renew the
fght which they did, he joining with them. He hit
Garretty the head and Garretty in stabbed
Lean in the back and side with large sheath knife in
hicting wounds probably fatal. The captain, Smith, or
dered all into custody and delivered them to United
States Consul Lispanasa, at Progreso. Mr. Lspanass
placed the men on board the steamer City Of Merida
for the purpose OF sending them this city The prs
oners were committed TO await further examination.
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
PIGEON SHOOTING.

THE INTERNATIONAL GUN AND POLO CLUB.
Since the great reunion at Brighton In the early part
OF August until yesterday the shooting meetings ofthis
influential club have been confined to the Continent
and during the short period which has elapsed the bril-
liant gatherings hold at Spa and Baden Baden besides
adding prestige the club have proved that tho spirit
OF the original prospectus being carried out to the
date back couple OF years. II has steadily Increased in
popularity and favor until now, with between 800 and
400 members II ranks Of the first sporting clubs
in Europe The wide field which It's operations
have extended has gained for II an immense circle Of for
eIgn supporters and is intended next season TO con-
sideraby increase the number of Continental fixtures
one OF the chief features Of the programme for 1870 will
bo the great polo and shooting meeting AZ Berlin special
factes being Afforded 70 members desirous OF taking
this trip The meeting yesterday at Preston where the
headquarters Of tho club situated was 70 naugurate
the winter season very handsome silver cum was pre-
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY, NOV. 10, 1870.
In the Court Of Appeals, Tuesday, November %,
1876
Wade VS. Disqualification to open default Samuel
Hand for the motion and Charles Blandy opposed
In Ingraham.-Upon motion for amended judg-
ment order referred to Judge Miller for settleme mt
Kent VS. Kent-Motion for reargumcnt J. w. De-
vnny opposed the motion and submitted papers.
Campas VS. Butterded.-Moton to dismiss. John
e. Burrll for the motion Samuel Hand opposed.
Board of Supervisors VS.. Walter-Motion to dismiss
appeal Winchester Britton for the motion; Mr.
Clement opposed. Motion granted.
APPEALS ORDERS.
No 276. The Union Trust Company, OF New York,
respondents vs. the Monticello, &c, Railroad ct al,
appelants-Argued by Daniel L Walden for appel
lants and Henry Day for respondent
No 3O7. In New York Central &c, Railroad
Company respondents, vs. the Metropolitan Gaslignt
Company, appclants-Argued by L. l. Fancher for
appellants and by Frank Loomis for respondents.
No Ss9. William H Place, respondent, VS.. Charles
A. Chcesbrough, appellant Submitted.
No 277 Thomas T. Morrell ct al, appellants, VS..
The North Second Street, &C. Railroad Company, re,
spondcnts-Argued by O. II. stearns for appellant and
by d. T. Walden for respondents
No 3l4 Walter S. Church, appellant, VS., Elizabeth
F. Cagger and others, respondents Argued by W. S
Hevense for appellant; 5. Hand for respondent
No 331 In the matter Of GcorgI Elsie. Argued by
Charles f. Miller for appellant; William Barnes for
spondent Appeal dismissed.
No 1856 The Equitable Life Insurance Society OF the
United States, respondent VS. Phoebe Stevens and
another, executors, &c., appellants. Argued by
Samuel Hand. Of counsel for appellant and by D. D.
No. Sse Arson NJ. Baker, ~ N,ondent vs. The Home
Life Insurance Company, appeant.-Argued by ID.
Capwel for appellant, and by A. NJ. Bingham for re-
spondent
DECISIONS
Judgment afirmed-People vs. FOSTER People va
Adams.
Order of General Term, reversing that Of Special
Term, affirmed with costs. -Leary VS. Gardner.
Judgment reversed aud new trial granted-Peope
va Godfrey.
Order reversed and motion granted and proceedings
rcmitted without costs TO either party upon this APP
peal--Bathgato Haskn.
Judgment affirmed with costs Of all parties, on the
appeal by tho executors to be paid out OF the fund.- and
without costs Of either party on the other appeal
Mclaughlin McDevtt, sub. nom Doherty vs.
Gocken
Judgment affirmed, with costs. Chapman vs. Mont
Romery; johnson williams
Judgment reversed and new trial granted, costs 10
abide events -Seaver The Mayor, &c,
Order granting new trial reversed and judgment or
dered on nonsuit with costs Wood VS. Fisk
Judgment reversed and complaint dismissed, with
costs -Geery Gcery
Order affirmed with costs. --Wehle VS.. Conner The
People ex rel Buckley The Board Of Police
Adjourned.
CALENDAR
The following is the day calendar for Wednesday,
November "a 1s75;-Nos 50, Al, "a, so, 62 ol, 90
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
TROTTING IN GEORGIA.
HORSE NOTES.

Bombay papers state that at meeting OF gentlemen
interested in the turf held at the Madras Club it
resolved to have days racing during the visit of His
Royal HighDess the Prince Of Wales at Madras The
prospectus, II is announced win be very attractive
one. -Four Arab horses-very handsome animals
have been purchased at Bangaore and forwarded by
rail to Poonah for the use of His Royal HghnesS
The Newcastle Chronicle OF October 20 Says
Count Castelengo who is In this country purchasing
horses for the Italian government has just been visit
ing Mr. r. Nelson's large stud at Barton Hill Nation,
and he there purchased two clever looking hunting
mares for his royal MASTER paying long figures for
each We understand the Count Is also in treaty with
Mr.. Nelson tor others of the same stamp Mr..
Wheeler the eminent Oxford dealer has also pur
chased eight valuable hunters from the Barton Hill
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
lOss 1874. AOs a4cs sos, 2ss2 Part 2-Adourned for

1oss 1874 Aos 24cs, sos, 2ss2 Part 2Adjourned for
the term.
MARINE CoURr-TRIAL TKRM-Part Held by Judge
spauldng. Nos. 424, 6i66 5000, 3607, s6l3, 5l90
SoZy oIo 5sl6 5S37 53e3 S973 $751; 34ll 1882 Parts
and a-Adjourned for the term.
COURT on GENERAL SEssIoNs-Held by Recorder
racket The People vs.. Henry Reichle and Bernard
Isaacs robbery; Same VS. Mark McEvpy felonious
assault and battery; Same vs.. James Gibbs, burglary
Strauss, grand larceny; Same W. Carrie A. Bliss,
grand larceny; Same Nathan Moulton, violation OF
tne election laws Same John Quin, violation OF the
erection laws; Same Patrick Crowley, violation OF
the election laws; Same James Brown, William J.
falon and John Fisher, violation Of the election laws
same VS.. Matthew O'Brien violation OF the election
laws; Same vs. Richard Hohen, disorderly house.
COURT or OYER AND TERMIyRR-Held by Judge Bar
rett-The People VS.. John Scannell homicide
The New York herald., 1875-11-24

sented free to the members 10 be shot for in optional
handicap sweepstakes at six birds each several other
interesting events being also brought 10 an ssue The
weather. although somewhat dull and cold not by
any means unfavorable for shooting and consequently
there fair muster Of members and their friends
Fifteen gentlemen took part In the competition for the
cup; but the blue rocks were exceedingly fast on
the wing that only OF the contestants success
ful enough TO kill all-viz, the Hon. }. b. Roche
ltwentysix yards who, with the cup was awarded fl4
OF the optional fund In the one soy. handicap sweep
stakes, which preceded and followed the cup contest,
the principal winners Captain Edwards, hr. A. T.
Crawshaw, Mr.. Beverley, Captain f. G. Neville and Mr..
n. 9. Hobson-7he Sp0rtsMan, Noe. 2
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
COURT CALENDARS-THIs DAY.

sUrREME couRr-cHAMBRRs-Held by Judge Dono-
hue.-Nos "a 62, So, &C. 81, los, 49, Ill, 172 I73,
1872 100, 225 227 232, 245 24i 24S 25i 254 256 257
SUPREME couRr-sPEcIAL TERM-Held by Judge
Lawrenco.-oase on No l53 No day calendar
SUPREME ooURr-GRNERAL LTERM-Adjourned for the
term
SUPREME CoURT-URcurr-Par L-Adjourned for
the term Part 2-Held by Judge westbrook.-
Nos l4S6, 1863 20s1, 1893, 2952 SiSo, lb78H. 1861
arse, 27O6 l4S4, liza 7Os, AFRO ie4s, sss q. seS9
s6s2 222S, eS01, 2OIs, 124s 1000, lo28, 1855 PART
3OSs, 823 1921, 243x, 1895, 0sl 1887, l7ei, 1859,
Sl laol ss1, 5377 l247, 1876, 1o2 1929 1927 500 "
1859, 1867, 1868
sUrERIoR CoURT-GENERAL TERM.-Adjourncd for
the term
SUPERIOR CouRr-TRrAL TERM--Part Hold by Judge
sper.-No day calendar Part 2-Held BY judge
1888, 696 GA, 454 Sl6, GIG, 930
Notice 10 he Bdr.-SuPERfoR CouRr.-saturday,
November 81 will bo tho last day for tho fling OF Notes
or Issue for the General Special and Trial terms Of this
Court Tor the month Of December.
THOMAS BOISE, Clerk
COMMON PLEAs-GENRRAL TERM. Adjourned for the
term.
COMMON PLEAs-TRIAL TERx-Part Held by Judge
Robinson. 1509, 279S 2so5. 4olA. 1881 1863.
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
POLICE COURT NOTES

At the Tombs Police Court yesterday, before Justice
Bixby, Charles Allen, aged tTentyfour years. of No
IA South Washington square, held 81 600 bail to
answer charge Of attempting to pass forged check
for $500 on the teller OF the Importers and Traders
Bank.
John E. Brown, of No LOG East Fftyeighth street,
was yesterday held, by Justice Bxhy on complaint
OF James W. Gilies of No. 235 Washington street, on
charge or constructive grand larceny in approprating
to his own use $4T2 collected for the complainant
James Taugney, OF No. 81 Madison street; Thomas
Doherty, No. ii Park row; Timothy Coughn, No 10
Madison street, Cornelius German, No 43 Oliver street
John Hubb, No Leonard street. and William Varley,
alias Rcddy the Blacksmith, held In 500 bail 10
answer for selling liquor without license.
Francis T. Rennle was hold by Judge Morgan in the
Washington Place Court, for stealing from the Union
Club House two overcoats belonging TO hessrs VIM.
B. Holman and Henry A. Hurbut
At the Court Of Special Sessions yesterday Lannie
an italian padrone fined So Tor employing youth
under sixteen years Of age to solicit pennies In the
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
JUDGE MOUNTS ESTATE.

In 1858 prisoner named Cohen escaped rom Lud-
low Street JAIL MT James O Wett then being Sheriff
OF the city Messrs. Barnes, Lyman Co. brought suit
against tho Sheriff for damages account Of such
escape The late Judge Mccunn was their counsel and
conducted the case for four years. until no was elected
City Judge, when Messrs Fine Chttcndcn wcro sub.
stitutcd in his place. The latter firm continued 10 ght
tho case in the courts until December, 1896 when
judgment for $7.2oe obtained against the Sheriff.
Francis Parker claimed ha the assgnan Of Barnea
The New York herald., 1875-11-24

Lyman Co, aEs sucn entitled 10 the proceeds o.
the Judgment II is averred that Judge Mccunn oo-
tanned the money and suit accordingly was brought D
hr. Parker against the executors OF the late yuugo
McCunns estate and the case came on ior tsiai YES
Court Circuit The defence general denial oi the
allegation as 10 tho receipt OF the money Dy Juu6o
McCunn The case was warmly contested, Messrs.
Stickney BigeIow appearing for the plaintln ana
Messrs d. r. & y. NJ Lyddy and ex-Jndge Goodiett Tor
the defendants II resulted in Judge Westbrook direct
ing verdict for the plaintiff for Sll $40 being The ful
amount claimed with interest stay OF thirty days
trIr for anInal
The New York herald., 1875-11-24
A HEAVY FINE.

At the Court cf Special Sessions yesterday John
Mcintyre was convicted Of registering and selling
lottery policy tickets and was fined 81 900 This is the
largest fine ever imposed in this Court Justices
Wheeler, Wandell and Kilbrcth presided.
The New York herald., 1875-11-24

eight, and the contest quite sharp In the first
heat the contestants were T. hayaeld's bay geldng
Brace, D. Bigey's gray Lady Daggett j. Goldens
gray gelding Ned, r. H. Yeaton's sorrel stallion
Cassius Prince, W. Johnsons chestnut gelding Flexi-
be h G. Galvin's sorrel gelding Henry Stone Scolan
Carson's bay mare Jennie Thompson, and D. Bigey,
Jr 8, bay mare Grace. Lady Daggctt won the first
the fourth. Time, 1862 36 S-2 :35-2 37. The re-
naming heats postponed till this Afternoon when
tWo other races will also he trntted