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The New York herald., 1875-07-18
FOREIGN PORTS.

BARsApos Juno 29-Arrved, brig Spring Bird tBD,
Hassen New York.
In port July 2 brig Ada Halls tBr), Johnson from
CAIRARrEv. July I6-Arrvcd, brig TennerGe Tracy
New York via huevItas; schr Harbeson. shepherd dc
DEsrnARA, June 2s-In port. bark Warrington
Parker, for Baltimore.
HoNG KoNG June l0-Arrved, ships Messenger, Gil
key. shan ghai; Matilda, Carver, Singapore.
Sailed 6th ship MsNear Carter, San Francisco; 7th
bark Pyrmount Ger. Decrichsen New York; stn
Champion OF the seas (Br), Wilson, san Francisco:
In port 18th, ships Merose, Nell for Manila and New
YORK; WILDWOOD, Frost Tor San Francisco; Sumatra,
Muien and hiahlanGer, Wucomb unc; barks Mar.
mion Jordan, for san Francisco; Burnside Fender
grace for do Hoander tDutch), Vanuer Eb, do; Cey.
Ion (fSr, REYNOLDS for Cebu and New York.
HONOLULU. June BIN port, barks Amelia, McFarlaue,
ldgi brig Morning star missionary, Geette do schr
HAVANA, July I6-saed brigs Daphne, Copeland,
south OF Hatteras Clara Adams heFadden, New
York; Agnes Barton Knight north Hdtteras: jesse
Rhynas Willis do; l7th, sparkling Water Hichborn
LIvERrooL. rs, July l5-Arrlvsd, brig A snow BD,
MIr1yzAs July lj--eailed brigs G Gearv Conklin
North Of Haitcras: 10th. ID Chapman, knight, do.
SHANGHAI June 4-sailed, bark Grasinere lBrl, Rob.
erts. New York.
ST THoxas, July 7--saied bark Rialto 0Ir Lowden
Turks Island.
In port july 1s brig Castlian Owens from DemerarA
81 Joax NB July ls-Arrived. schrs The Star (Br.
Cleared ltb. schrs Buceo CBrl. Mowry. New York,
16tn seventy Six. Ieel. and Delmont Blake do.
Cleared l6th-Ship Newman Hall. Liverpool bark
Geo Henry, Dublin; 7h. Rheldel Queen, ST Johns MI
fchr } X Howard, Philadelphia.
sailed l7th-ships a McCallum, Liverpool; Newman
Hail. 90; brig san Carlos. do.
WINDSOR Ms, July l5-saled, sclM Thos Watts, Alex
andria.
YoxoHLMA, June 2l-In port steamer Oxfordshre Br)
In port July Is, bark Ukraine, Melcbor from New
YORK.
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AMERICAN PORTS.


BOSTON, July l6-Arrved schrs Royal Arch. phHadeI
pha Az 4 Hooper, Hooper. do; Elwood Burton and
Marcus Edwards from coal ports.
Cleared-Sch Cyrus Chamberlain, Adams Wood.
i7th-arrivcd, steamers San Marcos nr,. Burrows
LIE, Boat Wood. hchmond Va. Sunlight,
Baltimore James II Gordon, Champion Priscilla Scrb.
ner, Young Hooper Hooper; klwood Uoren, Ma.
son Manning, Gou1y; y Thomas Winsnore. and
Charles keiley, Crowell, Phiadelphia; Crabtrcer
land, Port johnson; BLOW Bennett Rondout.
Also arrived. steamers Marathon tBr) Garrett Liver
pooli PerkiOmen, Pierce, Philadelphia; brigs Matilda,
IOonbs do Jam Davis Couins Port Johnson; schrs
II LAWRENCE, kint, Alexandria. Joseph Eaton, Low
EFT 90 M Downer HASKELL dot + Raymond, ket
Chas Jackson. Pobinson, do; II = Riley khcy, DO u
Il Lowell, HobOSens NARY Gage, Church, kondout
Beow-steamer Wtilamsport phtladelphia Tor salem
Clesred-steamcrs Oriental, Matthews savannah 3
norman Nickerson, Philadephia; 0iaucue, bearse,
zado CPorD, MeIo, Z Michaels; Samuel Hale,
Haven Portland: schrs Benz Young (Brl hGDonald 81
Aafci juliet small. Haytt N FarwelL prer, rem
sacola; COhasset Baker, baltimorei Nannaman,
sharp Philadelphia T. Barnes surges; south Am
Sailed-steaIners Carroll and Normani barks Jill,
Ala sailed steamers batavia and WIN Crane.
NEW ORLEANa July H--Arrivef steamer Whining
ton Holmes. Havana; sclir constance, Julia
Ceared-steamer Cores. Freeman. NewYork.
PASCAL OuTRR July lI-Arriyed, steamer City o.,
Merico. she erwood, Vera Cruz
Sailei@steamer Chllian l5D, Brerner Baltimore
NEW BEDFORD, july T--Arrived, schrs j h In
graham, Philadelphia; Clyde Georgetown, NJ; y a
hssi ssiisd@scErs wOten New York Palma DO Charger
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P o S SCRIPT.
SUNDAY, JULY 1s-2:3O A. M
ENGLAND.

THE coBDES CLUB BANouEr-AN ANGLO
FRENCH AND AMERICAN REUNIoN-coM-
MERCE, INDUSTRY AND FRATERNITY
LONDON. July II, 1873
The annual dinner OF the Coboen club took
place at Greenwich tonight
FRENCH ECONOMIST BoNoRED.
NJ. Michel Chevaner, the Frencn political ecOno-
mist, presided.
The Marquis OF Harrington proposed NJ. cheva-
Hers health and presented HIM with gold
medal
THE AMERICAN REPRESENTATION.
The Right Hon. Mr.. Forster, IN reply TO the
toast "Our Foreign Guests (" referred TO the
Americans present, whom, he said, he could
hardly call foreigners.
MT. Forster introduced General Mcdowell who,
In pleasant speech, declared that America had
nothing TO be ashamed OF In the way OF free in
tercourse with the world. Every one coming
there met with a hearty welcome and were
granted equal privileges.
MT. Nathan Appleton, OF Boston, alluded TO the
approaching Centennial Exhipilion at Phlladel-
phia and SAID he thought that Europe mistook
It's meaning, which principally was uni
son between the Northern and Southern
States. lie trusted that Europeans would
take The opportunity of visiting the
Exhibition ana that the next meeting OF the
Golden CLUB would be held in Philadelphia.
The dinner closed with vote OF thanks TO the
chairman. The American guests were cordially
received,
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fainy must ne some other cause Tor the nlthy con-
dlton OF Inc water in mid stream than Jne decay
ing grass lying along sho c.
Whatever me cause in the belief OF New
Workers wno have seen Cruton Lake during the
past week, some measures ought 20 be taken, II
not 10
GET RID oF TIE NUISANCE
that Is being complained Of at least 10 lessen It's
power lOr DONG mischief 81 far rs can be, II a
strong turce o. men were employed daily In boats
10 scoop up tue scam nom the surface OF
or out OF the way somewhere there
might be a total disappearance Of the nthy condi-
ti5n OF the water IN the midule OF the lake, con-
dltion winch, after all, NAV have been produced Dy
the mass OF lltn tnat ls allowed 20 accumulate
along tue shores in great quantities instead or
being removed at once whenever the scum puts IN
an appearance. It simply absurd 20 suppose
mat iwO or three men. working only now and
trance TO tue aqueduct iree from the enects OF
the slime. Indeed, the appearance OF the water
lar out from the saOre IN some OF
THE WIDEST PORTIONS or TIE LAKE
Is proof SUFFICIENT 10 snow that the water mat
passes Cswn INTO tue dqueduct must be IN some
degree impregna.ed with the substances whlch
hue. IL may be tnat tue decayen vegetable matter
which Is said to cause the SHINE on the surface
can do no oarm 10 any one In the city VINO drinks
CrotOn, but the bare possibility tnat II mlght give
rise 10 Sickness ought TO be sufficient Win those
VINO nave control OF the matter 10 lnAcgufate
some method by which the waters OF the AXE can
be kept ffeer nom 1ltn than they now are. An
lde3 OF the effect that the deCayed Yegetanic mat.
Ter, winch the Croton aqueuuct people maze so
little OF, must have IN tne water OF the lake was
obtained by some OF 10 being bottled. Two days
aterward il was as black INK. and when the
bottle was opened the wafer emitted most
nauseating odOr. serious sickness IN this ~
was tne result, years ago. OF POISONOUS vegetable
matter getting miAed up wltn me NTotou. IL
energy on the part OF rhe Croton Aqueduct peo-
pie prevent Ike evil tins year II as about
time tney wenl 10 Work ~ show IT,
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THE CHEROKEE INDIANS.

A CONTEST FOR THE PRINCIPAL cHTEF-A GEN.
ERAL COUNCIL OF TIE SEMINOLE NATION
PROSPECTS OF THE CROPS.
HUscoGEE, !. T.. July II, 1875
The contest for the principal Chief OF the Chero-
kee Nation is getting more exciting every day.
The contestants are w. p. Ross and Ouceltetta
The election takes place in August Within
the past sixty days sixteen men and two fe-
males have been murdered in the Cherokee
Nation. This has been done in a population OF
less than 20 600 souls, and most of these murders
nave been committed by reason OF quarrels grow
ing out OF feuds existing between the Ross ana
owning parties. Jesse Foreman, Mr. Buckeye
mead, Jack Doubletooth, Dick Flelds-all promi-
nent Downing men-have been shot. The last
named was shot IN church at Taequah. Fields IS
the Auoitor OF the Nation.
A general council OF the Seminole Nation is in
session AT Newawkee. 10 is Thought they VIII re-
Ject the new constitution reported by the Grand
Council at Ocmulgee.
WHEAT CROPS.
The wheat crop now harvesting Is the largest
ever gathered in this country. The estimated
yled Is twenty-five bushels per acre. Owing to
the want or suitable mills the wheat VIII be
shipped 10 Eastern markets. Seasonaole rains
have nearly matured tue splendid crops OF corn
In all parts OF the Territory, and large surplus
Will be made The indian country Will ship more
than 1000. COO worth or cattle and Will fatten
500, COO worm oil hogs.
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FOR NEW YoRK-THIs DAY.
PORT OF NEW YORK, JULY II, 1875.
CLEARED

steamer Adrstic Br. Perry. LIVERPOOL via Queens
steamer City Of Montreal CBr, Mirehouse, Liverpool
SteaIneT spain Br) Grace. Liverpool Queenstown
steamer Elysia CBp, Campbell. Glasgow Henderson
steamer Mosel Ger, Neyuaber. Bremen via South
steamer City Of Austin Stevens Galveston via Key
steamer hudson, eager New oreans-clark 4 sea.
steamer Huntsville, Chester, FernAndna via Port
Steamer Herman Livingston, Mallory. savannah-w
steamer Charleston Berry, charcston- W ouin.
steamer Regulator. Doane, Wilmington Nc-w
Steamer wyanoke touch. Norfolk, City Point and
Richmond-Old Dominion steamship Co
csksnyoa, ,.,,.a-, n.vna,o. r.,t,rnor.-w,,nam p.,.
Steamer Maynower Fults, Philadephia james Hand.
Steamer Middlesex, Hubbard BristW Rl-h Jack
Ship Cuiwatcr. creeman San Francisco Sutton 4
Co.
Bark Levanter vesper, Lverpool-snow Burgess
Bark 1eresa ficasso dad Picasso Cork or Falmouth
BarS Candida { CtaH. Cahero cork or Falmouth for
orders-Lauro, Storey Co
BARK GustIiva (swe), Larsen. Dantzic-Funeh, Edye
BARK Mary Pratt savin stettin-Brett Son a Co.
Bark Niagara Ger, Wischhassen, Bremen-chas Lu-
Bark Jeane (Rrl Gray, Christana- Herman Baeuer:
Bark Henry Knight Ames, New HaVen-Parsons 4
Brig Castalia. whltmore Bristol, E--James Henry.
Brig Jonanne Dan. Clausen, Penarth Roads Tor or
Brig Princess Beatrice lBr). simmons, Point. PItre
ii A Vatable son.
Brig Alice (BD, Montgomery, Turks Island, &c-Eggers
4 Herman.
Brig Isis Ellis Havann-Lunt Bros.
Schr White star (Br), Reynari, st Johns (Antigua-
Heney Parker.
schr Wardwell, Bergman, Jereme-wilson 4 Asmus.
schr Ethel (Br), McWha, st stephens, NeJonn Boyn-
toms Son.
schr Anna curricrtBr, vannant St John, NB-Heney
Parker.
schr L P Shaw, Anderson. Richmond, va-slasht &
Petty.
Schr America, Miller, Boothbay-H Brown Co.
Schr Rio, Larrabee, Machas-Wi son Godfrey.
Schr Ida x Annie, Cook, Portsmoutn-H w Loud Co.
schr Commerce, Janyrin. Newburyport-B Wen
berg.
Schr George A Pierce. Kelly, Saem-C + Robbins
schr Miner, Oakes, Derby, Ct-H jackson
Son.
sehr william Gray Allyn, uncasvine. ct-Edward
Ripke
schr Onward, Wheeler, New Haven-H Jackson
Son
schrOO Acken Jones' stamford-stamforn Manufac-
turing Co.
soop Mary Elizabeth, Hawkins New Haven-Rackett
4 Bro.
d Cohen.
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OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

ANTWERP. July Is-Arrlved bark Tide Figlia dtaD,
Baestra, baltimore
ALxERrA, July l6-sailed, schr Mary slusman. Adams
Esw York.
BRISTOL. July i7-Arrivcd, bark Liefeld Nor) Even
sen, Charleston
BREMEN July l5-saedD ships Workman CBr).
ncGrey, North America; Chloe (Br. Cook, do
CARDIFF, July l6-Arrived, bark Mattea AUST, Pre-
muda, New York
CoNsrANr1soPLE July s-Arrived, bark eliza NoD.
Kjeldsen New York and proceeded for odcssal
DOVER July l6.-Arrived, ship John Rutherford Br).
o'NIel, Baltimore for Brcmsn; back Sebastian Bach
GER, sansteit, Phila lephia for do.
or l7h bark Zingara (Nor Johnson, from Quebec fof
London.
FArAL July l6-saied steamer Professor Morse Stead
urom London, Key West
FLoREs-Arrived, bark Addison. Dlas. New Bedford
GLEASON DOCK July I6sailed, bark Jardine Brothers
tBr), Nielsen. North America
GREXNocK. July 7Arrlved, steamer Italia tBr, Craig.
New York.
Sailed 18th, bark Lett Erickson Qor. Mathieson, New
York.
HAvRr July ls-Arrived schr Lily Cole. Charleston
Arrived 18th, bark Emba (Nor), Larsen New York
Sailed l7th steamer Perere (Fr), Daure New York.
Sailed l5th ship Southern Chief Higgins United
States
LrvEnrooL, July H--sailed ship screamer Austin.
New Orleans: schr Spcedwei, Drsco Boston not sailed
4thl
Arrived 18th, bark Presltente Herbits Nor Hansen,
Quebec; Fredlg Nor) Anderson. Wilmington NC
Sailed l6th barks Antwerp (BD. Atkinson, North
America; Ecuador ,Br Hughes, do; Whitney (BD.
Spicer, do Abby (Br, Coill do; Anevola (Br WILL
iams. New Orleans; brigs Arctic (Br). Brnton North
America; Bella Walters Br, Kyfen, do.
LONDON, July 1G--Arriyed bark Glenearn I'D. Web
ster New York; GydA Nor), Ness, do.
LIsDoN-Arrived. Audhila. from Pensacola.
oroKro, July l6-ArrIved. brig Ennis Dyer, New York
PALSA-Arriyed schr Mary Powell, Wiley, Bruins
wick, Ca
ROTTERDAM July l6-Arrived, bark Emma AUST, So.
covch. New York via Queenstown.
SLIGO July le-Saed brig Johanna Msrgaretna (Nor),
Rasmussen, North America.
ST MIcnAELs. July l6-Arrivec, bark Kate Williams
Hale, Boston.
TExEL, july 16sailed, barks Bredsdo-T f5we), Tor
kelsen New York; Orvar Odd (Nor). Jonanpesen, do.
WATERFORD July l7-Salled, bark W Harvey CGeD.
Peters, New York
woRKINGros, July l6-sailed, schr Rensen, LUZ
United States
Sailed from -. bark Alpha Nor IOnsen North
America.
LONDON, July 1.-THE Leah has returned 10 Lelth for
repairs the having refused to proceed to in beI
on account of her alleged urseaworthinesA
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TEE NEW POSTAGE LAVA TEST
CASE.

The Postmaster having refused TO transmit
book onered as maL matter exceptin accordance
with the new law doubling tne rate OF postage,
Mr. J. c. M.tches. OF this city has begun proceed
ings 10 test the question OF constitntonality. lie
applies ior q mandamus to compel the Postmaster
70 receive and transmit the book. The anidavlt,
which has been fled VITA the Clerk OF the United
States circuit Court declares that the constitution
directs that all revenue bills shall originate in the
House OF Representatives.. although the Senate
may propose amendments: tnat the Sundry CiV1l
Appropriation oil as It came from the House, be-
Tore the senate amended II by inserung the. pro-
vision Tor the increased rate OF postage, contained
no provision for The raising OF revenue was in
no sense revenue bill; and that the Senate
therefore. could not nd by provieIng tor the
raising OF revenue wDlch is the effect OF the pro-
vlslOn IN question, &c. Tae application Will come
Tor nearing before Judge Blatcniord on August 3.
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FIRE IN ROSE STREET.

PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT BURNED-EsTI-
MATED LOSS, SIXTY THOUSAND DoLLARs
Shortly before ten O'Clock last night flames
were discovered issuing from the two upper 1ooIs
OF the five story brick building Nos. 20 and 81
Rose street by an of1cer attached TO the Fourth
precinct. An alarm was promptly sounded, and
the engines and hook and ladder companies In
that district we're soon the spot. On their
arrival the flames had assumed alarming pro-
portions and fears were entertained that
the whole upper portion OF the buildings
would be destroyed, and the ChieI Engineer Ell
Bates. ordered that several powerful steamers
from adjoining districts be called. After the
nremen had been fighting the flames for
over an hour they at last succeeded In
getting them under control, but not
until the stock in the lower portion oil
the buildings was completely destroyed Dy water.
The building In which The dre originated was oc-
cupied by street smith as their printing and
publishing oiices and press rooms OF the New
YORK WeektE Ihey also occupy portion OF the
building adjoining.
The following Is a complete list OF the Iosses:-
No. 20 Rose street, 1rst nOor aud basement oc-
cupied by Henry seymour, manufacturer OF scis-
ouped by Street n Smith, Nel0 YORK BeekIv:
damage $1,000. the third floor Is used by
damage to stock and T@ mscklneTy "G bv VsaG waGe{
5000; insured for 100000 IN the GlOOe Insurance
Company, OF London. The fourth ana fiftn noors
were used oy John FanstocK as printing onice
His loss the police were unable to estimate owing
TO his being out Of the city. Inc STOCK
aud machinery belonging to Mr. PanstocK
Is portion OF 1t totally destroyed and the re-
malnder rendered useless. His loss Is thought 10
be very heavy. The building No. 81 Rose
street was rented on the first moor by sam
uel Bingham soRs, manufacturers OF
printers rollers Damage 500 Dy water
The second, third and fourth 1oors and basement
occupied by street. smith, damaged about
$1,000 Ihe buildings, when arc also owned by
street Smith, were damaged 70 the extent or
$4,000 Insurance unknoWn.
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THE BOY MURDERER.

FoaIERoY. THE BOSTON BOY MURDERER, TELLS
PRIsoEMENT-HE DENIES THE COMMISSION OF
THE CRIMES AND RETRAcTs HIS CONFESSIONS.
BOSTON, July II, 1878.
Pomeroy, the boy murderer, has written the
story Of his life. He narrates the particulars Of
his first crimes, the Imprisonment In the Reform
School, enters upon discussion OF his
former confessions, and retracts them all.
He attacks the police and witnesses. In
the sketch or his early life he says
that ne went to Sunday school regularly every
Sunday, and gives sketches OF his teachers he
claims that he was goaded by the police INTO max
Ing confession OF being guilty OF the crime for
which he was irst arrested, and that he was
entirely innocent. He was sent TO The
Reform Scaool and ne gives graphic
account OF MS experiences there, including a
grand escapade ana the VISIT TO the school OF
General Butler. He traces with great minuteness
the circumstances that ultimately led TO his ar
rest Tor the murder OF the boy on the marsh.
lie gives a detailed account OF his where
abouts on the 22d OF APRIL 1874. He
Curran at No. 327 Broadway; he doubts whether
those are the remains OF Katie Curran, aud re-
Police savage IN relation thereto. lie says that
he made false confession; that his mother
and brother wno had been arrested for the muir
der, whom he knew TO be innocent, might go lree,
aud he shows how he came SO to con
Tess 10 Sherln CIdTke. lie atLacnes very
great Importance to the fact tnat the body
OF this girl was In the cellar 1our months With
out attracting any attention by It's smell,
or the attention OF the men VINO worked there for
nine days; neither was any blood found the cell
lar or on his clothing. he charges that lies were
used freely all round by the witnesses at the
Coroner's inquest lie lntlnates that lie has
the knowledge as 10 who committed the
murder, but he has not zee revealed
his suspicious lie comments on los counses
plea o. insanity on his behalf, and says that the
doctors used their 'quiZZing pumpsn on him un-
mercuully. and that DR.. G. WalKer, oil Boston, came
10 see Alm seven times before MS trial.
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DECISIONS.
SUPREME ooURr-cHAMBERs.

by JuuSe BaTTetl.
The People ex rel VS.. Fowler &c.-I think the
remedy by mandamus ought not 70 be granted.
see opinion.
Pierson vs. Bayard--The transcript is not an
neXed.
Mutual Life Insurance Company vs.. Glencross.-
The defendant Phillips may renew the application
upon noVlce 10 all parties. see opinion.
Parker W.. WOrth.-Motion granted. See memo
randum.
Mclean vs. Lonie-I have examined the case
end considered the matter and think the plain
TIL Is regular and that the examination OF the
witness must proceed.
IN the matter OF SRidmore. .-aPetition and am
cavits hled and order OF approval granted.
Brlant VS.. De FOrrest.-Ihe security offered Is
not IN accordance win the rule. IL IS personal
estate as required again. I see no reason Tor the
payment OF TINS money as desired except so Tar
a may be necessary at the present time, that is
Lhe lnlantS prOpOrucn OF tne Dllls overdue for
repairs and taxes.
New York ana Harlem Railroad Company vs
hnoWlton.-lhere Is no ground whatever stated
ior an injunction In this Court OF Tor an inlunc-
ZION az all Inc remedy is by motion in the Court
oi Common Pleas. II the party cannot ger a stay
there he must remain without slay.
ray vs. CUTS; IN the matter of Zmmcrman.-
Orders granted.
McCsDe va Young.-AppIcation denied or these
papers, but the plsntlr may renew on further and
more specific papers showing toe eXaet nature of
the nuisance complained oL and also proper un-
oertaklng.
BY Judge Brady.
Wright VS.. Howes; Hooker vs.. Martin, Nos /
and =
scott vs. Dexter.-Orders granted
Mann VS. Wlloughby.-Oroer seJted.
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Ds- NOTICE TO CAPTAINS or VESSELS ENTER
ING THE PORT or NEW YORK AT NlGHT-The NEW
YORK HERALD has adopted distinguishing Coston night
signal for on board the HERALD steam yacht snow.
ing while burning the colors green red, changing
from the other succession, and can be seen sew
era miles distant Captains upon seeing this
signal will obnge us by preparing any marine nows
they may nave for the ship News Department of The
uKRALn
ps- Persons dosirous Of communicating with vessels
srriving at New York DO by addressing 10 ruch
vessels care Of HERALD news yacht pier No ] East
River New York Letters received from all parts of the
world and promptly delivered Duplicates are re
aDired,
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FALL RIVER ELOPEMEN
DRAMA

Supreme Court, Chambers, was crowded yester-
day morning 10 hear the argument on tile writ OF
habeas corpus sueo out oy George j. Allen to OBJ
tain the custody OF the girl Ellie Thurston, who
eioped with him from FAN River, Mass.
The girl, who Is seventeen years OF age was
IN the custgdy or her parents at a hotel n this
city, by wnom. the petitioner claims she Is re.
sJralned OF her liberty. The girl was produced in
court IN response TO the writ. accompanied by her
father, mother and brother, who were repre-.
sented by Charles Spencer as counsel
Counsel made q return 10 tRe writ on behalf OF
the girls parents setting forth that sne mad been
oeguiled 10 Fall River by Alien; that througn his
persuasons she was induced TO come TO this city;
that her parents pursued her here aud now
wish TO take her 10 her home, she being under
age. lie also accused Allen OF being a married
man, alleging that mis- present proceedings for
the purpose OF getting custody OF Miss TDurston
Tor improper purposes.
Mr. William r. Howe, who appeared for Allen,
said The return was a surprise 10 him, ana II the
facts therein stated be ound to be true, that so
lar non urging the removal OF tue girl rom the
custody OF ner parents, he would protest against
IL. He put IN traverse 20 the retorn, and was
Wiling 10 let evidence be taken IN sucn manner
as rhe Court might dlrect as to the facts
The traverse set forth that Allen had no inten-
tion OF cOrrupfing the GIRL and that he nad not
lived with his vie since tney were marrled
Mrs. IhurstOn was then placed on the stand for
the purpose or testlfylng to her age, which was
seventeen years, sne having been born In June,
1855. sue also Iesttned that Allen the petitioner,
was IN their employ.
az. !, J, AaEaa wsy, o lawyer from Fail River,
was also sworn, lie testified 10 being counsel for
Allen II the proceedings taken pv mis- vile 10 COM
pei aim 20 marry her; that ne was married man
beyond a douot.
Judge Barrett then inquired II Miss Thurston
was IN court, ana expressed desire to mold a
lew minutes conversation with her.
Shortly alter ais Honor returned into court, and
IN q lew words disnlssed the writ. he nad he
said, just seen the young lady, who, beyond q
DOUBT, was Infatuated with Allen, but she agreed
with nim that she should be restored 10 ner pa
rents. lie thought ine taking out or a writ OF
baDeas CORPUS IN such case was one OF the most
audacious acts ne ever heard Of
The parties ar once let the court room together,
all rejoicing except Allen.
" hlle the several parties were near the door on
their WAY out OF court Detective Thompson from
Police headquarters, entered ana arrested Allen
on charge OF committing adultery ia Massachu-
sets. which rs q criminal offence In that STATE,
aud HOOK hin 10 Police Headquarters.