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number, took the oath. Mr.. Nathan O. Ely is me
foreman.
In the United States District Court yesterday before
Judge Blatchford, the nnal hearing had the
set aside the proceedings IN involuntary bank
After hearing Messrs Abbott Choato and David Dudley
Field the Court adjourned reservng its decision
The OF the United States Stephen l. Sim
mons, q distier. motion for an arrest Of judg-
ment conviction in Kings county for violation OF
the Internal Revenue laws argued yesterday in the
United States Circuit Court Criminal Branch before
judges Benedict and johnson. The motion
ruled For the United States appeared Mr.. A W. Ten
ney United States Assistant District Attorney and for
the defendants b y. Tracy and John j. Allen.
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SUDDEN DEATHS.

The following sudden deaths we're reported at the
Coroncrs Office yesterday ;Gotteb Andreas, who fell
from scaroldIng while whitewashing the Wards
Island Enrigrant Hospital last Thursday Rose Kely,
aged ioFey i've, Of No. s50 Washington street; James
Gillespie four years Old Of No. 613 Greenwich street.
who was thrown red hot stove by his father,
Thursday last and died from the injuries then 70.
ceived; James hcDougall aged lfty-hve, Of No lp2
kighh avenue, and y W. Gray, dealer in urs, OF No
b22 Broadway, who dropped dead In Broadway, near
Spring street yesterday AfIarnoon
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A VERDICT FOR PERSONAL INJURY.

The jury, in the suit tried in the Brooklyn City
Court, Part 2, Judge Nelson, in which Joseph Nolan
brought action SIS 600 damages from Henry
Beal for personal injuries to child Of the plaintiff
rendered verdict for the latter yesterday
Joseph Nolan, aged six years, was passing
house owned by defendant, on Skman
street near Graham avenue, Eastern District when
scafod gave way portion OF which struck the little
fellow the head Silver plates had 10 be inserted by
the surgeons to replace pieces Of the skull that
moved TO the life Of the boy. Defendant claimed
that there no negligence on his part, and gave
notice OF his intention to appeal from the verdict
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THE POLICE CAPTAINS BOOKS.

The police captains and Central once detectives
were all summoned to Police Headquarters last even
ing, when they we're furnished with the new books
In which to enter the Of the day coming within
their own special province This completes the
system inaugurated by Commissioner Erhardt, under
which the police captains relieved from che duty of
reporting in person every day. Their books will be
sent each day the Central Office instead OF their APP
nearing personally.
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A JEwIsH socIETY's TROUBLES.
pOIICE COURT NOTES

Patrick Gilday, Of No 90 Barrow street, and Msrsn
Joyce of No. l61 Perry street. became involved In a
quarrel at No 424 West street. Friday night the re-
suit beng that Gildav shot Joyce In tho hand In
Court yesterday both refused TO make a complaint and
they were fined $40 each for disordery conduct
James l.. Murray OF Massachusetts, held in
81 600 answer for stealing overcoat valued
teenth street The complainant in his affidavit stated
that he caught the prisoner In the Of carrying away
Hotel
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ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
Before Judge Kasmire.
FATHER VS.. SON.


FATHER VS.. SON.
Edward Herchman, aged sixteen years. son of Joseph
Herchman, of No. 5l3 Fifth avenue held in 81 900
bail at the above Court yesterday to charge
of stealing 500 from his father The larceny
spending all the money returned TO his home and
fessed his crime His father handed him over TO the
police, with the above result
DISHONEST SERVANT.
Kate Mahoney held in $500 bail to answer a
charge OF stealing four rings valued at $l4 and $ll in
money from the house OF Hyman Rubensten, No. 191
Cherry street. The prisoner formerly employed in
the house as servant girl and when discharged took
the property with her.
CAPTURE OF A BURGLAR.
About O'Clock yesterday afternoon burglar
named William White, living at No. 249 Second avenue
forced an entrance into the Of Frederick Doer
rer at No 60 Division street. stole two rings
a coat valued at $40 A woman living in the house
saw the burglary committed and informed 0ficer Et-
trich, of the Tenth precinct The ofcer went in pur
OF White and succeeded In arresting him at No
Bayard street. Part of the stolen property and set of
burglars tools found in the prisoners possession.
When brought to he said that he had nothing
say He was held in SO, 900 bail to answer.
A DAsTARDLY ACT.
About two weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Conway, young
married couple to this city from Philadelphia
and took up lodgings at No l6 First street. where they
still reside few days after their arrival they were
introduced TO one John Lewis, formerly connected
wit circus company. On the night OF the 18th inst
Lewis called upon the Conways and asked to be al
lowed TO all night saying that he had place
to sleep He allowed TO remain, and in the middle
OF tho night repaid the Kindness shown him by at
tempting to criminally assault Mrs. Conway. He
detected and fled from the house but was arrested
terday warrant Justice Kasmire held him in
s.. 600 bail TO
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GooDMAN--MARKs.-A IRA GOODMAN of Boston, 10
Miss SARAH MARKS, daughter Of Morris Marks OF this
city Reception, February 90 at the residence of Mr.
Marks. 243 East Broadway.
RIEs-DREYFuss EMMA DRRYFuss of this city,
TO Mr.. ELIAS RIEs, OF Dayton, Ohio
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WASHINGTON, PLACE POLICE COURT.
Before Judge Kilbreth.
ANoTHrR cAArRI.INo cAsR

ANOTHER GAMBLING CASE
On Friday evening Matthew r. Newell Of No clin-
ton place, complained Inspector Dks that he had
lost $l1 in Mike Murrays old gambling house in Eighth
street The Inspector referred him Mercer street
police and the result raid on the place, which
amounted TO nothing, the house being closed when the
police arrived. Later in the evening Officer Reynolds
arrested Henry Williams who was identified by Newell
as being the dealer In court yesterday Mr.. Newell
did not appear and subpoena being issued for his
attendance he could not be found Judge Kilbreth,
therefore, discharged Williams there being no COM
plant against him.
DISHONEST PORTER.
James Wright porter in the employ OF Frank f.
Draper and William H. Owen, No. sos Broadway, was
charged by his employers with the larceny Of five gross
of buttons valued at $50. The prisoner was remanded
Tor further evidence
A THIEF CAPTURED.
About two o'clock yesterday afternoon James F.
Tuly, living at No. 254 West Thirty-second street,
saw two men rush out of the house in which
he resides and run rapidly down the street
Their manner excited his suspicion, and he at
once raised the cry Of "Stop thefln Off,
Ger Delaney hearing the cry, pursued the .men,
and after chase of several blocks succeeded in
resting of them. He was searched at the Twenty
ninth Precinct Station House. and upon his person
found piece OF calico and five pawn tickets which It
subsequently asceraned had been stolen from the
rooms OF Roundsman Crook, of the Eighth precinct.
who lives in the house with Tuly. The prisoner
gave his name as Joseph Howard As Roundsman Crook
not IN court he remanded until to-day
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FIFTY SEVENTH STREET COURT.
Before Judge Murray.
A MAN IN woMAN's cLoTHINa.

MAN IN WOMANS CLOTHING.
young man, dressed in female apparel and looking
every inch a woman, arraigned by odicer Mulvey,
Of the Eighteenth precinct for attending In that cos
tune fancy dress ball, at Irving Hail. Friday
night He gave his Frank Devene drug
clerk residing East Thirty street. but he
fused give the number OF his house So successful
was his impersonaton of young woman that he de-
tend to violate any law and in consideration of his
ignorance he was only fined $40.
ATTEMPTED INDECENT ASSAULT.
Thomas Chrystal of No 407 West Fifty-third street,
and James Sullivan, OF the residence, we're held
for trial on charge of attempting indecent assault
on Ann Murphy OF No. las East Forty ninth street
Ann is a domestic, and went across town Friday
while on her way home il alleged the attempt
outrage took place The prisoners denied the charge
JEWISH socIETY's TROUBLES.
A. u. Israel, representing the Society Of the Free
Sons OF Israel made application for warrant against
the treasurer Of the society NJ. Wiener Of No 100
Allen street The charge was that Wiener holds $3.50
OF the socety's money and keeps out of the way,
Court refused grant warrant oH the ground that
was for which remedy should be sought in
civil court.
ROBBED HIS MOTHER.
Mrs Ann Mckinney, Of No. So7 East Twenty fourth
street. charged her Charles with the theft Of gold
watch and wearing apparel. worth sl4O The goods
found at Simpsons, where they had been pawned
for S2a Charles was held for trial
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
RIRTH
ENGAGED.

EccLEsNE.-At Philadelphia, on the 18th inst, wife
OF Mr.. JosEPH B. EccLEsIsR, Jr., of daughter
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POLITICAL ITEMS

The Republican Congressional Convention for the
First district comprising Queens Suffolk and Rich
mond counties, will convene TO- dag at the Town Hall
Jamaica ut twelve O'Clock noon. II seems probable
that ex Senator John A. King, of Queens, will be Tho
nominee The Democratic Convention VIII convene at
the same place Friday, at noon There are num-
Der OF candidates, but the chances seem to favor
Judge J. W. Covert of Queens
The democratic nominee for the Assembly IN the
FIRST distrc. of Queens county Is Ebert Floyd Jones'
OF oyster bay The republican nominee is Samuel
Wlcts OF North Hampstead. Tho democratic nom-
in tho Second district Is George H. Bcchner. Of
jamaica. The Republican Convention meets to-day
the Jamaica Town Hail, and It is uncertain who
Will receive the nomination, several men being named
for
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NEWARK CHARTER ELECTION.

To-day the charter election In Newark takes place,
and the prospect is that there will be hot contest
over officers both parties having agreed that tho
issues controlling should be- not local. but OF
national character. Both parties are in the fight with
unusually good Nominations the democrats
putting forward their very best foot. The officers
10 be chosen two Water Commissioners, two Tax
Commissioners two Trustees OF The Reform School,
two Surveyors Of highways and niteen Aldermen The
nominees are
Water Commiss ioner-Samuel Atwater (rep.l John
McGrcgor (dem.l Tax Commissoner-Jamcs buchanan
trep.j, james Connolly ldcm.L Trustee City Home
James G. Ludlow (rep.). William Johnson (demI sur
veyors Of II gh waysDavid Young Jacob Lipfert lrep
Jonn Pcll townsend Duscnbcrry (deml Aldermen--
Clark, H. W .Gedickc, W. +. Laruu, John conradi,
Peter NJ. Melick, James l.. Marvin. George W Hubbc,
Philip Mayer Henry Lang Christian kocsei, John
ana William T. Pine A. N. noughcriy William
Bowers, j. w. Vandervecr James +. Bond, William n.
Ficaler Timothy ponclly, William ). Leonard, Charles
A. Coughlin, Edwin Lister, Alexander JARVIS, Jacob
Kaiser Gotiricd Kruger, Elias Cioweil ana Francis
/. Miller (dcm.l
home ward OF Ex-Governor Marcus L. Ward, United
States Senator Frcnghuyscn ami cxAIayor Thomas D.
Pcddic, the present republican nominee for Congress
Ia tho Essex district Two years ago the ward was
wicsled from the republicans BY Mr. William 4. Pine.
the democratic candidate ior Alderman This gentle
has made splendid reputation Tor himsali and
leader. Should he to reelected Ia tnis
old-timc republican ward and the homo
Mr. Peddc, 1t feared the effect would have fatally
depressing influence Mr. Pcddie's chances for Con-
g-ess Hence the republicans have arranged for a
desperate effort 10 slaughter Pnc not that they ovo
Pine tho less but party and Pedde more Owing TO
the tact that the republicans have thirteen hoding
over Aldermen ana the democrats but two, II will be
impossible Tor the latter 10 carry the city. They are
cou adcnt however, Of making important gains and
Of securing virtually victory The republicans con.
cede loss OF several wards.
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TAMMANY AND ANTI-TAMMANY PRI-
MARIES

primary elections were held last evening by the
Tammany Hall and ant-Tammauy parties in the diff
ferent Assembly districts throughout the city ior the
purpose Of choosing delegates to represent them
at county, Congressional. Senatorial, Aldermantls
and Assembly conventions, which Will meet at
various dates during this and next week
to nominate county city ind State officials.
These tickets had all been prepared beforehand and
the tickets placed in the hands OF those gong the
polls, that the affair altogether Of and
dried character" In all of the Assembly districts ex
cept the Sixteenth TammaLy and Seventh anti-1 am.
many but one ticket was Ia these two, however,
spit tickets were issued, but the regulars re-
ceved the greatest number oil votes II is estimated
that the number OF delegates elected by the New York
county democracy or the anti -Tamnany party will not
fall far short OF 1000 persons, while the rammanv
party elected somewhere IN the neighborhcod OF 3U0J
The election districts IN the city having been Increased
tins year the number OF delegates elected
spondngy Increased TIE PRIMARIES ali passed off with
any trouble, aud oil those lights winch
distinguished former elections and made somo Of the
polling places appear like wild Irish fight at Donny-
brook Fair In many OF the polling places large
bcrs OF police collected Tor the purpose OF quc
ing any disturbances, but in no instance their
services called into requston. Inspector Thorne
In command OF u platoon at the Sixteenth Assembly
district Tammany polling place, who kept tho long
limo OF voters in order.
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MEETING AT BREvooRT HALL.

Fifteen organizations from the Twentieth aud
Twenty Arst Assembly dIsric,s psraded las, evening
through the Nineteenth ward with the names Of Tden
and James o'Brcn Tor Sheriff enblazoned
ON the banners and uansparencies they
carried. Al nine o'clock they assembled
in front OF Brevoort Hall in East Fty-ourth street.
where stand erected. rsse meeting, number
ing 900 people, assembled around II, extend
ing 10 Third avenue side aad to Lexington
avenue on Tho other. Hou. John ~ Tracy presided
over tho meeting, and IL addressed by
Charles X Townsend the candidate tor As
semby from the district; RUFUS Andrews,
number Of Others inside Brevoort Hall, IN Tue
large assembly the second floor, was another
c. Godsten acting vice president and j. A. Levy as
secretary. ON the platform were Hon. James y Brien,
ex- Mayor Barrett o. Washington. d. c.. Allen
Mcdonald. Robert A. Van Wyck, lanes McGovcrn, j.
addressed by Rufus Andrews, j. u. McCleand cx-
Mayor Barrett, Edward j. Creamer and the Hon.
James o. 'Brien. The welcome to Mr.. OBricn was en-
thusastic IN the extreme. and IL was with
Tor some time after ho Grst made his
appearance in room u company with ex-Mayor
Barrett The tenor OF all the speeches that there
could be combination made by John Kelly IN local
nomination tor sheriff oil the county. Mr..
McCleliand, IN his speech, claimed that no
had done more TO procure fiitcn's
nomination Tor Governor or for President, nor
TO no man in New York WIS he more inuebted Tor
bis present elevation. OBren was not only the IN.
ita but the champion rcformer, and II was TO his In
doniabc pluck and perseverance that tho overthrow
OF the Ring was mainly due Tho mceting did not
break up till after haiipast ten O'Clock, when the
crowds sailed out cheering Justify tor Bren the
pnx hrr,T
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NATIONAL COMMITTEES.

Notwithstanding the fact that two very important
elections to be decided to-day, events which will
virtually decide tho Presidential contest, there was
very little animation noticeable around tho several
headquarters IN town yesterday True, during the
evening night the brehtened tho flow
visitors increased. but aside from lnis little mani
fetation OF business nothing of importance was done
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS,
Al the democratic headquarters, at the Everett
House. every one seemed hopeful and light-hear,ed
over tho prospect OF handsome victory in both Ind
ana and Ohio. The latest advccs from both States
confirmed and emphasized what has been previously
announce. The close and protracsed work done by
the democratic organization in both these States is
OF good rus to-day, aud the gentlemen at head
quarters feel ha' easy confidence 70 sae result born
unturned and tha, The party lines have been closed
- thoroughly as ever they were
Governor Tiden Carkson y. Potter william J.
Averei, OF St Lawrence county Ex-Governor Beach,
Mayor wicKham, senator Stockton, New Jersey,
Charles H. Winneld OF New Jersey; NE Aagonc, Mr.
Gordon, Governor Faulkner and Mr.. Lamont, Of the
commit,ce were in attendance The reports from The
Interior very favorable, and the eentemcn at
the committee rooms predict very large majority
shis STATE whatever the result rs In ONO aud Indiana
AT RKrUBlicAN HEADQUARTERS.
The work went here as quietly as usual, but The
same buoyancy noticeable at tho Everett House was
wanting. The clerks piouded away At their work OF
posting and directing pampnleis mica with deep ver-
million rhetoric, and had very nttlc to say.
Az tho Natfonal EcpuuHcan jOmntttees room the
HERALD reporter found Mr.. W. H. Chandler, who had
lust returned from Indiana Mr. Chandler said he had
the slightest doubt Of the ability OF the republicans
TO carry that state. He mildly hinled at the
possibility Of a democratic success during the
conversation, and coupled the hint with a
aark allusion 70 the importation INTO that state OF
great numbers OF rcpaeters In summing up the case
bc said that II the democrats did carry Indiana u
would not be considered by republicans as great oss
Tor Indiana very doubtful state, and had gwen
democratic majority four years ago. Mr. Chandler
rays that the canvass has been very exciting one
quite as much that IN ONO. where, accord.
ing to Sunset Cox, "it ~ hot you
can't cit down without burning your pants" All the
meetings. both republican and democratic, have been
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largely attended, and tho vote Of III. State will GER

largely attended, and tho vote OF the State will
taInly be 400, o00
Although Mr. Chandler spoke very orthodox repub
hcan notions he seemed Ia have entertained the pos
sibty OF all that the gentlemen Al the Everett House
cam as inevitable.
In conversation last night Mr. McCormc, OF the Re-
publican National Committee expressed very decided
conviction that the party would to-day carry both In
diana and OHIO Letters teegrams and friends re-
turning IRON both States concur in showing most
favorable condition OF affairs there for party
M. McCormic believes that Harrison and thc majority
of the republican State ticket will be returned IN In
dana. and Ohio is looked upon certain tor the re-
publcans
With respect 10 the state OF New York. Mr. MeCor-
mic gave II as his opinion that Morgan would be our
Governor Ho bell YES thatyh republican candi-
date 1 popular aud aniuent man that he must
carry the day Unul the present tine the National
Committee have directed their attention more TO
push the canvass IN what are called 1.-The October
States than 10 anything else. From tomorrow
forward they will give their attention TO general
supervision Of the canvass al. the States and they
to spare neither time trouble 10 make the
elections on the Ith OF next month complete repuo-
lean success
Mr Mccormic feels assured that in carrying to-day
the States of Ohio and Indiana the election OF Gov
crnor Hayes TO the Presidency will bc certainty.
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RIVALS IN THE FIELD.

The Richmond county nominations for the Novem-
Der election have been completed and the struggle
between the rival candidates has fairly commenced
Following the names both ticKeis:-For Assem-
bly-Kneeland S. Townsend, republican, against
Samuel r. Brick. democrat; Sherf-Abram f. Cor
sou. republican, against Benjamin Bran, democrat;
County Trcasurer-Henry II. Seguine, republican,
against James r. Robinson. Democrat Superntend.
ent OF the Poor-John Drummond, republican, against
W. Simakon democrat; superintendent OF the Poor
ito MI vacancy in the town OF Southncdl-Edward r.
Blake, republican, against William Bowen, democrat;
Justice OF Scssl0ns-.Robert II. Eddcn republican,
against II. F. Langton. democrat; Coroner-D. I.
Marundalc republican, against James W. Dempsey,
dcmocrAL
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SOLDIERS AND SAILORS CONVEN.
TION.

The soldiers and sailors OF democratic proclivties
wishing 1t TO bo considered that they spahctic
in tho present canvass, have been holding meetings
and purpose holding sailors and soldiers union
venton, tho 10Th inst, at Albany General joseph
Hooker will preside Strong delegations IRON the
Gus states Will attend. Ono ot the HUDSON River
steamers Will convey battalion OF Boys ~ blue from
tins city and vicinity on the day previous 10 the gaih-
erng Among those who are at present engaged In
pcrfccing the arrangements are General Duncan ).
Walker, General NJ. I. McMshon General Eagan.
Major r. NJ. Haverty, Mayor Y. X. Horgau, Major
DUFFY, Captains Hugh Coleman and Bresln aud host
Others large and enthusiastic demonstration is
looked forward to-
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ANDREW H. GREEN FOR MAYOR.

The Citizens Committee Of Twenty five, appointed at
the mass Convention which met at Cooper Union last
Saturday evening, having for object the nomination
Of Andrew H. Green for Mayor. meets to-day at the
Astor House, par 8. for the purpose OF enectlng
permanent organ zation and waiting upon Mr.. Green
10 inform him OF the action of the meeting OF the cit
izens IN mating him a candidate Tor the Mayor
atty II is the intention OF the committee to perma
ncnty organize, select headquarters and make CON-
plete organization tnrough0 the city.
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TILDEN AND HENDRICKS.

The Tiden and Hendricks Campaign Club OF tho
Thirteenth Assembly district held ratification meet
ing last evening their headquarters, No. 2o3 West
Seventeenth street. Among others, Mr.. Richard
0'Gormon was down ON the bills to ''positively
appear" aud q large crowd gathered TO hear him.
He delivered an eloquent address on the issues Of the
campaign and the necessity OF change IN the admins
tration closing his remarks by expressing hope 10
the democratic party in power aud the republican
still strong enough hold them from falling into its
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REGISTRY DAY IN BROOKLYN.

The places OF registration in every election district
Of the city of Brooklyn will open this morning At
O'Clock the registry OF voters This will he the last
day the enrolment OF persons residents OF
that city who desire TO vote November The total
vote OF Kings county is about 5000
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BETTING ON THE ELECTIONS.

The several pool rooms In the city vera denscly
packed last evening with those Of speculative mind
anxious to bet tho elections. Much attention was
given the Ohio and Indiana guhern atorai candidates
The following pools give FAIR idea OF tue fceng:
....,.I, ,sr1ax.n on
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Investmcnls wcrc also made upon Barnes majority
in Ohio the odds OF $50 $50 that would bc over
5000 beng repeatedly posted One pool OF 81 600 10
$3.50 that Morgan would carry Now York against
Robinson wns sold during tho evening. Another OF
sloo $40 that Tdcn would carry Connecticut was
also entered
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Speaker HItchman William Cook, of the Twelfth As
senby cisi ric aud numerous other shining ghts Of
Tsmmany Hall not onittns Park Commissioner
Joseph j. q O'Dorohue