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The New York herald., 1876-03-24
CONTESTED WILL CASE.

Eliza Mcbride brought suit against Samuel Mcbride
and others under the law which permits the Supreme
Court in proper action to determine the validity OF
any alleged will. Matthew McBr de's will is here in
controversy. he died on the l1th OF September 1870
n resident ana inhabitant Of New York city. His will
dated the 18th of May. 1865. He devised all his
property, real and personal, TO his brother
johnson Mcbride, and his wife, Eliza Mcbride.
johnson Mcbride has died, having
left his estate TO Eliza Mcbride, who is the complain
ant in the present suit When this will was offered
Jor probate before the Surrogate probate refused
but on appeal now trial WAS ordered No hear-
ing has been had before the Surrogate but this
Is relied upon. The property involved Is real estate
Mt the southwest corner Of West Third aud Thompson
streets valued at $50 0U0 Tho trai Of the began
yesterday before Judge Larremore, holding Special
Term Of the Supreme Court The ground OF contest
that the testaior not OF sopnd mlnd aud Chat there
undue influence. which controlled his action.
hessrs. 1hayer Shondy appear for plaintiff and
hessrs Andrew Blake and Algernon Sullivan for the
Defendants
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BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

The regular weekly meeting Of the Board of Alder
men held yesterday, President Lewis in the chair
The minutes OF the previous meeting having been ap-
proved the usual preliminary business disposed Of
Alderman Morris offered a resolution 10 tho effoct
that the Department OF Ppbc Works be requested to
have the roadway across Washington square, from
South Fifth avenue FIh avenue repaired and placed
in good condition Immediately; also from Thompson
street 20 Finh avenue The resolution unani-
a communication was received from the Mayor ve-
tong The resolution requiring the Corporation Attor.
nances the district courts nearest the places Of
business Of the dciendanta Mayor wickham submits
that the statute the subject provides that such suits
may Pe brooabt IN any OF the district courts and,
thsrtiort the resolution was contrary TO law
The Corporation Counsel sent In a communication
setting forth that Of his oices In the Saan
ZeffsAp Building had not been paid since June, 1sT4
and that be had received letter from Mr.. Oswald
oten dorier requesting him either 10 vacatc the prem
muncstion further added that Mr. ottendorfer's re-
guest both reasonable aud proper, and he
Thcre also appended 10 this communication
. request from the Mayor stating that Mr. Offender
fers application waa net only reasonable but that any
regard 10 q would bring deserved reproach upon all
A resolution then offered 20 lease the premises at
the Of 90 600 year and together with the com
miitce on County Onces for action
resolution % repair the Eighth District Court
vetoed by The Mayor % the ground that the lease Of
building would expire this year.
The Board Adopted resolution releasing the prem
ises ~ Mulberry ana Houston srecta occupied
BY mo coroncrs snc commesoners Of Rxcsc, az an
annual reuia. of s. 600
Resolutions were adopted authorizing the Commits.
Fouer OF Public WORKS 20 lay Crotcn mains IN Fortieth
street between First aud second aveuueE and also in
i0slh street. between fourth and fiiih avenues
Alderman surtxcr onered On amendment 10 the res
olutlon IN regard 20 bringing sus for violation Of cor
porailon Qfdnances The amendment provides that
30 suits shall BE- bfourht ty the Corporation Attorney
for violation Of cay ordinances unless directed BY the
Common Counrn Referred % thc Law Committee.
The hoard thNr aalourraI
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SUMMARY OF LAW GASES.


verdict against the city for $6O5 "a obta ed
yesterday by the Metropolitan Gaslight Company in a
suit before Judge Barrett holding Supreme Court, Cir
cut The suit was for gas supplied the Fourth DIS
trct Police Court
The trial OF John Sullivan against William Watson
and others was commenced yesterday before Judge
Lawrence, in Supreme Court, Circuit The suit in
wolves tho question of payment of 81, 1o0 balance
claimed TO be due for stone furnished for macadamzlng
the road in Westcheser county from Bronx River 10
Fox Corners.
Notes of issue were filed yesterday for orders to
show cause in Supreme Court, Chambers, to-day, why
granted against the Blocker Street Railroad Company
and also why the railroad shall not be leased for
ninety y-nInc years to the Twenty third street line
The probability is that there will be exciting
ment on the two motions.
Judge Larrofnore yesterday gave his decision upon
the demurrer in two suits against the city recently
argued before him at Special Term of the Supreme
Court He ovcrrules the demurrer with leave, how
ever, to renew payment of costs in the OF
plumbing bill. In the of Simon Levy he directs
Judgment for the city. Levy appointed attend
the Sherins Jury by the Board Of Supervisors
which Judge Larremore holds Office and the
Board of Supervisors had right make the ap-
pointment.
Mr. George Francis Train in proceedings supple
mental to execution, resulting in suit against him by
Mr.. Oscar NJ. Spller, appeared before Judge Nc
Adam, in Chambers, OF the Marine Court, yesterday
property. He talked about his assets IN most
markablc manner, adding up sundry claims into the
millions The proceedings were little fussy, but
result
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THE END or AN AFFRAY.

Last Tuesday morning Ofacor heDermott, reported
that Jeremiah Sullivan lying sick and destitute al
No l02 Washington Faee1 hs was removed 10 Iho
hospital ihe same afternoon on "Wednesday morning
his vent 20 the Twenty preclnct station
house and informed the police that hts fathers Illness
caused by hs having been assaulted BY bartender
ina liquor % Liberty street Alexander
McCunin the ussaanL arrested later u the day.
lie admitted that he had assaulted rullvau with the
butt end % pistol, but said he do u 20 prevent
trouble In thc saloon he said .'l came from behind
thc bar, Sullivan came for NE and hn him Nth
psio.n Eulilyan died AZ Bellevue Hospital last We'd
ncsday night Word had not been received Of the
death al tie COrOnere once before closing yesterday
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IMPORTANT TO CHARTERERs.

suit is pending before Judge Blatchford In the
United States District Court which will the respon-
sibty Of the of vessels the charorers OF
the same from foreign ports The suit is brought by
Gomez Argumbaum, charterers vs. The Bark Carlotta
The bark, in November 1874 carried cargo petro-
ieum from this port to the port OF Terragona Spain
She was chartered her return trip, TO bring cargo
OF almonds, oranges and wines from ports in
the Mediterranean, the said cargo, set FORTH being
put board in good order and condition On arrival
here the consgnees declared that the cargo dam
aged TO extent which precluded the possibility Of
their accepting it, and that the damage had arisen
the vessel not being properly cleaned from the petro
leum IT had carried out, and hence the suit ior the
value Of the cargo counter action is joined in the
trial the owners Of the bark suing the charercrs Tor
1he balance OF the charter meney-$1 600 Consider
able interest is felt in the suit by importers Of fruit
Others interested in the charerng of vessels used IN
rut trade between the ports Of the Mediterranean
and this port
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POLICE COURT NOTES

Abraham Twaddle Of No 3oi East Eighty -anh street.
arraigned before Justice Wheeler AZ the Rarlcm
Police Court, yesterday, on ehsrge. preferred BY
Clark Vandewater, Of No l46 East Eighty Fxth street.
OF having stolen from his stables three lap robes val
ued AZ $50 NE renanded
William Cooper James Bulger and John Clrich the
men who were charged with entering william koontz's
Jewery store aud stealing 5000 worth oi lew.
ery were brought before Justice wheeler "a The har
lem Police Court yesterday. Mr. koonta uas enable
10 identity them, bot they rcuanded for trial as
Detective Clark thought he could get evidence 81 Their
guilt In another case
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COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Recorder Hackett


Samuel RendelI barber doing business on the cor
ner Of Chatham and Pearl streets, had among the
persons whose chins he shaved a very kind-h hearted
individual named Adoph Wcnsdorf who sympathised
with the condition of Rendel who obliged to work
hard TO support family and, out of pure spirit OF
benevolence told the latter he could put him in the
way of making 81 900 So 600 with expenditure OF
500 Rondcll gratefully expressed his willingness
pocket few thousands and on the night OF February
Is, with Sl0O he met Wensdorf who ''stecred" him
TO a gambling house at No. 1877 East Twelfth street.
where he parted with all the money he had with
him and returned home In very detected mood. He
reassurcd by his dsntercsed friend, who declared
that he would personally the dealer of the game in
the morning and arrange matters SO that Rendell
ngly the barber accompanied him again to the house.
where he lost sl5o-all the money he had. Then he
suspected tho kindness OF his friend and caused the
arrest OF the latter who placed trial yesterday
He was convicted OF persuading to gamble and was
remanded for sentence.
A POLITE PRISONER.
James Doorlan, aged twenty-five, who was caught
while committing burglary upon the premises OF
Francis Everett No 202 East Eghty-sxth street. was
arragned and Assistant District Attorney Russell con.
sentod accept plea OF burglary in the third degree
"Flve years at hard labor in State Prison, sir said
the Recorder.
Thank Your Honor" returned tho prisoner as be
turned away with courteous bow.
You're welcome" said the Court and the prisoner
withdrew.
VARIOUS PLEAS.
Richard Fallon Charles ouiDlan Thomas Langdon
and Luke Crogan, boys of fourteen who on the 18th
inst broke into the shooting gallery OJohn Chanteris
No 223 East Thirty fourth street. and stole ride
gold badge and other property the value SAL were
sent TO the Catholic Protectory.
August Palmer, of No Isl East Houston street.
caught attempting burglary upon the premises OF
August and Frederick Stern, No. AZ avenue b. was
sent TO State Prison for eighteen months.
Harry Jester, printer who entered the apartment
OF EDWARD &. Oppenhelner, NO. 2l3 East lODhn
March I5 and stole silver coin the value of 81 So
was sent TO the Penitcntary for six months.
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FIRE IN BROOKLYN.

About half past twelve O'Clock yesterday are brcko
out in a two-siory frame building No tsl Monroe
street. Brooklyn, entaiing loss OF $4,000 The house
was insured, but the name OF the company was noa
ascertained.
The flames communicated 10 No ss3 adjoining osngd
by Margaret Sweeney, involving damage % the nm0urt
OF 81, 600. Insured for f2.000 The damage ~ Ter.
niture Is 500; insured for $500
No. ASS Monroe street. owned By A VI Smith. wna
damaged TO the extent OF $50 Fully insured
No. 479, same street. owned by Mira Aan Cock,
damaged TO the amount OF 81 loo Not Insured
The IRE originated nom defective nue
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COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY. March %. ltin
The following are the proceedings in the Court OF
Appeals to-day
No 81 Kittie Aersereau, ADMINISTRATIVE &c, re.
spondent, Phenix Mutual Insurance Company, appel
lants.-Argued by G. Hand for appellant and n r.
Andrews for respondents.
No. IL Priscilla Raulston, respondent VS. Roxey +.
Raulston and Others, appellants. by y &.
James for appellant and L. w. Russell for respondents
No 10 Deborah c. Becar, respondent Eberhart
Fluer, executor. &c, appellant nt-Submitted.
No % John b. Scholey, executor, &C. respondent,
Annie i. MumtoTd, survivor, &c, appellant-Ar-
gued by George f. Danforth Tor appellant and b. A.
McComber for respondent
No. 40 Julia Ann Mussath, administrators, 6c re-
spondent The President, &c, OF the Delaware SC,
Canal Company, appellants Argued by Henry Smith
for appellants and A. j. Parker for respondent Case
still on.
Proclamation made, and Court adjourned.
CALENDAR.
The following is the day calendar of the Court OF
Appeals tor Friday, March "a, lS76-Nos. IS 40, %
60 6S 20 IL ~
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BOLD ROBBERY.

At an early hour yesterday morning burglGrs broke
into the residence Of John Derains. the bergen
Wood road, Union Mn, n. J., by forcing door
They ransacked the entire house. even the sleeping
apartments Of the family. who not aroused
trnge stolen
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A MUSICIANS SUICIDE.

musician named Antouia concalves, an Italian,
committed suicide at his residence No 30csnton street.
Brooklyn. yesterday morning Goncavos has been for
long time employed by tho United States govern.
ment In the band connected with the steamer swasara
now lying the Brooklyn Navy Yard He was said 70
be u musician OF very superior talents and very little
was known OF his former history Ho a man OF
very gentlemanly address although slow % make
friends keeping aloof from society. When hts room
was entered yesterday morning be found gus
pended 10 the door, having apparently been dead
cral hours. Coroner Simms held Inquest yesterday
afternoon, whom verdict was rendered according 10
thn fact
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A CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER
NEW YOnK, March "a IsTe

NEW YORK, March %, 1sT6
70 THE EDITOR OF TEE HERALD:-
Tho late Appraiser, William A Darling, having been
politely requested to resign undor circumstances noi
altogether nattcring. some Hebrew gentleman out o.
business has taken u upon himself TO canvas among
Importers FOR signatures TO highly laudatory notice,
10 be used, without doubt, for political purposes We
hear that few respectable importers OF this city
have signed their nainos 10 this document which
TO exceedingly strange, considering the gen
era dissatisfaction that the infringement OF tha oco
has called forth ever since its occupancy BY the above
gentleman. Very truly yours OLD MERCHANT
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THROWN FROM A WAGON.

John 7. Curtis OF Hoboken, n. j., an oalcer EN-.
poyed by the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
Animals, was thrown from his wagon yesterday
morning while driving through sixth avenue Ha
struck on his mead and when picked up unc0n.
scious Being carried 20 Bellevue Hospital u was
found be had sustained fracture Of the base Of the
skull Last night he was In a dying condition
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A woMAN's DESPERATION.

last evening woman was seen running toward the
river At the foot OF FIith street. Hoboken ~ j. Amer
pausing a minute al the end Of the pier she plunged
the water and lost 10 sight Several who
had witnessed the occurrence rushed 10 her rescue
but the tide had taken her far away that they could
do nothing Ropes being thrown 10 her she refused 20
Eczo them. Finally man ~ q boat rescued her Sho
struggled desperately but taken into the boat and
brought ashore. A. the police station she gave her
Kane Kate Fahey, OF Washington street. this clay
and stated that poverty had driven her desperation
She wll be sent home to-day.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

About halfpast nine O'Clock on wednesday night
John wend, prominent resident OF Union nm, n j..
was the act OF jumping from a ofthc North Hud.
County Railroad Company on the Balls Perry road
when he stumbled and fell toward the horses car ag
preaching in the opposite direction. lie pied
upon and thrown under the wheels which passed over
fatally
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sTATEN IsLANp cnARITY

The proceeds Of ne shariy han a. View Brighton.
s-L, in nd Of me smish lndrmary q romTkinsviis,
amounted % sl g-o a. over twcnty puiifnis wefs
treated al the lnfrmary durng NE moniA iiug "a
ths l5th insL
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MRS. FUCHS FREE.

ArA Faehs having been released from custody, yes
terday visited the house IN which the tragedy oc-
cured and took inventory Of her furniture. She
desires she says pawn the pictures and sell at auc
tion the stove which the heart and lungs were de-
siroyed she will attend the trial. II permitted, for the
purpose of Seeing her child.
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trial would occupy more than two days After brler
es1sutation with Judge Moore, Judge Pratt said the
Court had decided 10 set the trial down for wednesday
AprnA The prisoner. who appeared quite ssfpos-
sessed, then removed to the Raymond street jail,
followed BY large crowd Of men and boys who
evnced the greatest anxiety TO him. The defence
vii be Justihable homicide, based the alleged Grim
inal intimacy existing between Mrs Fuchs and the
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KnIgAa aged eighteen years Of No 2 Bieocksr street.
who swore that abe sedueed The 18th Of March
BY Smith under the most solemn promise Of mafriAgA
bug since thai date smih refused redeem hs prom
ise and abe caused hia arrest
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SUPREME couRr-cHAMBERG

SUPREME coURT-oHAMBERG
BY Judge Donohue.
In the matter Of Lyons vs. Edrdge Motion
granted, report confirmed and ordered that Eldrdge
pay amount reported due, with referees fees, and II
Tho respondent has not paid his half of the senogra
pners minutes then ordered TO pay one-hah Of that
have no power TO give allowances.
blankman VS.. Norton and another.-Noiion granted
By Judge Lawrence
Bloss VS. the Southern Railroad Company.-ln this
case case nled memorandum on the I'd day OF March,
1876, which counsel Will find by looking At the Register
oi the I'D day oil March, 1876.
SUPREME coURr-sPEcIAL TERN.
BY Judge Van Worst
sink, &c, vs. Sink ct al.-Findngs signed
BY Judge Larremore
poration.
ruled, with leave to answer on payment Of costs.
Levy vs. The Mayor.-Judgment for defendant
demurrer, with4eaye TO plaintiff to amend payment
OF costs See decision.
SUPERIOR CoURT-sPECIAL TERM.
By Judge Curtis
Dixie ct al. VS.. Snyder ct al.-Moton for substitu-
tion of person not party to the action as defendant
under section l22 OF Code denied. Costs OF motion to
plaintiff TO abide event of SUIT p5 Abbott, 255; "a
y. Y, 463)
Dayis vs. DopOhne ct a.order dismissins plaiptin's
complaint, with $40 costs.
Hardie VS.. Palmer ct al-Moton for commission
granted
Clann ct al vs Meyer; dwell VS. Hasbrouck;
Bohamon Barlow et al Butler ct al. Dixon;
Laudon VS.. Barlow ct al. Dutch VS.. Dorsey.-Orders
=
Elizabeth Stephens VS. John stephens.-Report OF
referee confirmed. Judgment OF divorce in PLAINTIFFS
favor.
Wright VS. wright--Motion denied with $40 costs
BY Judge Sedgwick
SIuggemann vs. Muller-Order settled.
MARINE CoURT-CHAMBERs.
BY Judge McAdam
Smith VS.. Conner-Motion granted as to the $50
allowance and denied as to the balance
Trowbridge Streeter.-Opnion
Wslner W. Heraghty-Motion denied, with leave to
renew after Judgment execution
Routeny Durand-Motion denied
Broadway SturgeS-Edward Jacobs appointed
celvcr.
Phinnoy Begonc.-Motion for Judgment denied.
Stebbins VS.. Willlard.-Motlon denied.
Mitchell VS.. Terry.-Motion granted upon giving
dertakipg.
Rostenstein Haen-Motion to set aside sum-
mons granted with costs
Dohnly vs. Porter-Motion to strike out demurrer
granted with $40 costs.
Mclean Miller Greenbaum vs. Adams; Hafner vs..
Forhann.-Motions granted
Strauss VS.. Mcndel Attachment granted Bail
$500
Conner VS.. Elwe; DeForest vs Christye-6ranted
jackson vs. Stevenson-J. Eymers, Esq., appointed
receiver
shiller vs. George Francis Train.-A Barton Hough
appointed receiver
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WASHINGTON PLACE POLICE COURT.
Before Judge Morgan

LARCENY AND RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS.
Upon complaint of Edward Nanx, of No IL West
Third street. Andrew Seiger, clerk in his employ
held in $500 to for stealing picture
frames valued at $50 so The prisoner said he sodthe
frames TO Leslie Coe, of No. IL East Ninth street Mr.
Coo also arrested and held in 81 600 answer for
receiving stolen goods Dir. Coe admitted buying the
goods, but claimed that he did not know that they
we're stolen.
BURGLARY.
Albert Johnson, Of No. 64 Amity street. was held in
$4,000 to answer for entering tho premises No s3s
West Eighteenth street. occupied by W. S. Nossman,
by means Of false keys The prisoner accom-.
panied by another man, who made his escape but Mr.
Mossman caught johnson in the act OF attempting TO
carry away about $50 worth OF clothing and wearing
apparel
THE FLANAGAN CASE.
On the 18th Of March Mr.. John Flanagan, OF No 629
and 63l Eighth avenue, arrested ior violation Of
the Corporation ordinance, In alleged exposing his
goods for sale outside the stoop line In court he mado
charges against Captain washburne, Of the Twentieth
precinct and on his discharge Captain washburne said
he would sue Flanagan Tor deiaIna OF character
On wednesday Mr. Flanagan brother David brought
somo goods down town and their delivery at the
store James Cullen, youth In the employ OF Flanagan
n Co, was dcputzed 60 open the cases on the side
walk Daring his work Cullen arrested by an OH.
Of ibo Twentieth precinct on charge OF obstruci
ing the sidewalk. Yesterday morning Mr.. David NJ
Flanagan was arrested aud brought 10 court for VIC.
iatlng the Corporation ordinance. ME Flanagan
claimed that DO had been arrested~whout cause and
upon examination into the case both he and hs boz
Cullen woro discharged. Mr.. Flanagan then proceeded
70 Police Headquarters 70 make complaint
THE KNIGHT SEDUCTION CASE.
James F. Smith aged twenty-five years, residing a.
No 2sl Hudson street. was hold ST. coo to for
seduction. The complainant was Miss Mary Matilda
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THE M'CUNN ESTATE.

An exciting ana prolonged contest is promised in
she courts in regard TO the settlement OF the estate
OF the late Judge AcCunn pretty fun sta,emen, Of
the present state Of the published exclusively
in yesterdays HERALD and II is therefore needless to
repeat the complications in which the matter is In
yolred Pursuant 10 ibc announcement in the HERALD
report, the motion for the appointment of receiver
to be heard yesterday, before Judge Donohue
Supreme Court, Chambers There a formidable
srrxy OF counsel Jessrs. A. Oakley Hail. Goodett and
Lyddy appearing Tor Thomas MoCpnn and Widow
hcCunn; exJudge Jones and Christopher Fine for
Elizabeth Patterson, the contestant OF tho will and
Mr. Mcfarland for Mr.. Gamo the agent OF the estate
There quite lengthy discussion on the question
OF adjournment, Mr. Hall Insisting that the papers IN
the case OF Mrs. McCunn having boon served on
him that morning, and being very vouminous he
should require time for their examination. On the
other side IL insisted that thcro had already been
adJournments enough Judge Donohue in favor
o prompt action, and ordered The TO be set down
pefenptofily for 10 dzr.
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DIssoLvING A COLLEGE CHARTER

The Legislature by special act, passed in 1867,
granted charter TO the Place College, TO be located in
Binghamton, in this State This name chosen in
honor Of James X. Place, its founder and principal
ocnefactor. The college u seems bas not been sue
cess, and, further, the conditions Of the charter
not fUY compiled VIII ibe stipulation being that four
Of the trustees should be appointed by conference
the Methodist Episcopal Church. From lack Of funds
10 carry the institution in accordance with the plans
proposed thc d0diGgs a0d ground wcro sod about q
year ago and, OH niottns o. majority Of tho irus.
ices held IN Ibis city IN December last IL decided
10 abandon the scheme 10 sell the college property at
auction and turn over the proceeds TO Mr. Place. ON
application yesterday 10 Judge Lauemorc Of ibe su-
uEeme Court Special Term, a decree or dissolution was
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DECISIONS.

awarded with directions to pay thA funds In the
hands Of the treasurer 10 MI Placa