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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-09-14

JEFF DAVIS is a Tilden reformer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30

1--WE cents for postage, with interest This fact Mr.
Martin know nothing about He testified however,
that in 1881 he assisted Mr.. OConor In some outside
matters connected with the Forrest case he expended
In this work sl7S SO, and rendered bill for fee OF
$3.50, making a total charge Of $42s 90, which was
paid by Mr.. OCOnOr IN 1888 and 1854 all this was on
Mrs. Sinclair's account When Mr. o'Conor's state
ment was published, the witness remarked upon
the omission OF these expenses the statement OF
expenses charged 10 Mrs Sinclair The fact was then
brought 10 the attention OF Mr.. O'Conor
Another letter was put IN evidence, which was pub
shed IN the HERALD OF December 1851 just ten days
before the trial commenced Ii written by MIS-
Catharine N. Forrest and In il she stated that her
counsel dsd not ask her Tor any remuneration th tney
defended her without any Zee or reward except her
promise to pay them at some future period The letter
written by Mr.. Henry sedey in which he stated to
Mr.. OConor that his sister inaw, Mrs Forrest. was
threatened with supplementary proceedings by OF
her creditors, dated February o. 1863. Here ex-
Governor Dix and stated that he hsd received
communication from tho Rev. Mr.. Howard Potter TO
the effect that he could not attend, account Of an
unexpected pressure of private business
A FINAL DENIAL.
Mr.. OConor then proceeded to give general and
pcit denial Of the charges against him. enumerating
all tho letters received by him from the various par
ties concerned in tho and also all the bills for and
money received BY him Tor hts services during the
twenty years he was connected in the with Mrs
Forrest s.fhe lawyer" sand Mr.. 0Conor, "who
would give his services voluntarily 10 poor lady and
work for her for years. with expectation OF reward
and then, when I'm opportunity presented ITSELF would
help himself Qua Of her money which passed through
his hands would not be worthy the Of CHRIS
tian. Why" be continued, 1.-THE very thieves Of inc
new ioTh rings VINO piuhuereu Tue puot,io
treasury OF millions, would be as gentle
men TO such being, and this mean
professional man is the miserable old skniint ! am
charged with bengn He tucn handed 10 the Chair all
the papers connected with the the greater part
thereof, and left the their hands 10 abide by
their decision.
The exact time at which the tribunal will give de-
cison could be asceraiGed but 1t Is expected that
thoy viii report to the committee who selected them,
who in turn VIII report the decision at special meet
ing OF the Bar Association. General Dix SAID that
meeting OF the committee would probably be called Tor
some evening next week, after the senographer' .
notes had been written out in order 20 consider the
testimony taken The floor or the hall pretty well
hc, the majority OF those present being ladies'. The
session lasted from ton O'Clock until half past twelve
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
A WATCH SWINDLE.

The President of ono OF the large corporations doing
business in Wall street aud vicinity waited yes
tarday by gentlcmany appearing man, who stated
that he was doing business for Mr. Christy, livery
stable keeper at Engewood, N. j., the residence
OF the above named ocia and that he HAD purchased
pair of horses for Mr.. Christy aud $50 short OF
the amount necessary for payment He said If tho
gentleman would loln HIM The money necessary he
would leave hs watch security and repay the
the boat in the afternoon The sum was advanced
and the strangers watch was left behind. 1t Is need.
less to that IT the last appearance OF the horse
dealer. The watch, on being shown to Benedict the
watchmaker was pronounced TO be of poor quality,
with bogus case. and OF number that had been
submitted to the rm for valuation the rascal evidently
having pursued his swindle IN different directions The
tmekceper Is well calculated to deceive being stem
wndcr, OF convenient size and modern pattern. 1t
Is to be hoped that persons VIII be warned against
ioaning money on such collateral when the persons
Offering the same not known to them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
AUDACIOUS FRAUDS IN JERSEY.

The frauds In the Board Of Chosen Freeholders Of
Hudson county, New Jersey, brought before the
Circuit Court in Jersey City yesterday James Coylc,
member Of the Board, employed carpenter named
Thomas Howe to purchase u large quantity of lumber
for tho OF the county. Howe charged upon 1t
profit of nearly one hundred per cent. part
of this enormous profit paid by tho county,
and he sued 10 the balance Judge Knapp dc.
lyered scathng charge TO the jury in which he sad
1t wonder that the people heavily bur-
dened 1T not necessary, said the Judge ito
terms to characterize this nearous TRANSACTION II is
too bareaced 10 need any investigation TO discover its
character. III these men (Coyle and Howc on the
criminal side Of this Court answering TO charge OF
conspiring 10 dcraud the county the evidence this
would 20 very far hold them responsibility;
anu 10 ask under such circumstances and jury
TO aid IN such transaction seems to the very
acme OF assurance. No wonder that tho tax payers
complain No wonder that there Is disturbance in
business when public officers give profits such rates.
II this DO an indication oil the spirit oil honesty which
pcrmeatos these transactions II is time that the honest
portion OF the public and the Grand Jury should COM
mencc to investigate" The jury absent only a
lew minutes when verdict was rendered for the
county
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
BIDDING FAREWELL TO OFFICE.

The Board Of Excise held It's last session yesterday
prior to the installation OF the new Commissioners.
Mr. Stewart occupied the chair Before the Board had
proceeded the entire staff OF clerks and
spcctors entered the room, and OF their number,
with lew appropriate remarks, presented to each Com
missioner engrossei set Of resolutions expressive
OF their esteem and respect for their retiring chiefs
and referred to the differences that had occa
SONS existed among tho Commissioners He thanked
the employees and also the representatives OF the
press tor their many acts of kind consideration
Commissioner Stiner made neat speech, in which
he fceingy alluded 10 his past relations with the Com
mIssioners which were those of fratcrnai Kindness
His remarks received with prolonged applause.
The new Chief Clerk of the Board Mr. Casper c.
Childs formerly of the Tax Ofice. also present
summary OF the business OF the department during
the year ending May shows the number OF appiica-
tons received have been Oh OF which SO
fused; money received, S42I, 00I So
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
PEDESTRIANISM.
THE CHICAGO ToURNAMENT--o'LEARy NOT
LIKELY TO BE PRESENT

THE CHICAGO ToURNAMENT-oLEARY NOT
LIKELY TO BE PRESENT.
The managers OF the walking tournament which
takes place Chicago during the week beginning May
Is are in receipt OF inquiries and entries from all
sections Of the country. Since has become generally
known that OLcary Is not likely TO walk, In cousc-
quencc of his California engagements, quito number,
by his well known powers Of endurance have
made up their mind to start The prizes for the SIX
days walk are 81 600 and gold medal the winner
ST. Do to the second man and $500 to the third. In
addition thereto special purse Of $500 Il offered
every who will beat 0'Learys Chicago record Of
500 miles In l42h. 5lm Such beraIty rs meeting
with the support II deserves at least will
the weeks journey. large number OF short distance
walkers will also wcnd their way to Chicago TO take
part the sprint walks which will come OH each Gay
OF tho tournament No special programme has been
made up for the short distance men, but the will
be arranged to suit those who hand compete
The cnreics for the days walk will close on May
with Mr.. William H. Curtis, No Is South Clark street,
Chicago, who will also furnish all particulars to
curing pedestrians.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
THURLOW WEED NOT SICK.

II was reported yesterday morning that the venera
BILE Mr. Thurlow Weed was very sick, having caught
severe cold which, it was said, following close upon
his enlightenment caused by close attention to his
daughter who was ILL., had rendered his lease Of life
very prccarous. The writer called at the house of
Mr.. Weed last night found that the veteran editor
was not only out OF bed but had also made visit
TO MS friend Commodore Vanderbilt. Speaking Tor
himself, Mr. Weed said that he felt in good
health, and In reference to the Commodore, he said
that the latter is not dangerously ILL., Mr. Weed stated
he had during the day answered numerous letters.
Then, beng in mood for society he showed the re-
porter volume after volume, to the number OF forty,
containing autograph letters from distinguished men
OF this and other countries In the arrangement OF
these relics OF the past and in making notes OF tho
present. Mr. Weed with the aid Of his daughter is do
lug now as laborious work as he did in his earlier
years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30

Kings county and tho application should b mads
there Tor leave 10 sue
Lew Va Briggs.-Grantcd.
by Judge Brady
woods va Birdsall OF ul-0rdcr settled.
SUPREME coURT-sPEcIAL TERM
By Judge Van Worst
me Manhattan Life Insurance Company Va 0Shca
signed. ~
camp -Fndings signed
Martin vs. walkcr-Motion denied See memoran.
dun.
SUPERIOR CoURT-sPEcIAI. TERM.
BY Judge Sper.
Eunger VS. Steemulor ct aL--rhe motion TO confirm
the referees report herein must be denied and
referee appointed 10 take proof the facts IN cor ro
very between the parties and report proofs and his
findings TO the Court Let Memo Dietendorf be Ap-
pointed such referee.
Jones Norwood -RemIttitur died
Glenny The World Mutual Life Insurance Com.
pany; Craghead ct al va Kidd ct al: Van HoIsen Va
Boodgood ct a Cassidy Va Lcgerde; harrington va,
o'Connor; Smith va Isaacs Same va same-Ordsr-
granted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
THE NATIONAL GAME.

Yesterday busy day among the professionals
Four important games wcrc played in many cities
in the West Southwest and East The prettest game
that between the Bostons and Hartfords, at Boston
which resulted in the defeat OF the champions by
Of to after ten inning game 1t the first game
by about 900 spectators. Tho following is the score
by innings
Clubs. LIST. Cd 81. 4M 9TH 9th tn skL 9A- 10th
Boston .... o o o 2 0 o.
Hartford. 20 9 o. o 0 o-s
Umpre-Mr. Knight
The Mutuals, of Brooklyn, ana the New Ravens
played their first game together in New Haven, and
the visitors had easy time. The score Is fol-
lows:--
Clubs. lsk 3D. 81 4A. 5M 9Th tn Sta oM
N Ss,u a.vs s;..... 9 : 9 J IA
The Cincnnats, who have beaten the st. Louis
Browns twice during the past week. had to succumb to
Spauldlngs strong Chicago nine after closely
tested game, their own grounds as tho following
score shows
Clubs 1sk I'd 3d. ~. 5M 9Th 7M STU 9M
Chicago. .,......1 o o . I'll
Cincinnati. 1913 90 o o. s
Umpre--Mr. CrandalL
The ST. LOUIS team defeated the Louisville after
well played game The Of the game in Louisville
Clubs. Isl. 81. Sd. 4n. 9Th. 9Th It'll sM. 9th.
St. LOUIS. ......2 0 0 o o. 6
Louisville. .....0 o o o o o.
Umprc--Mr. Walsh.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30

woRKrNGMEN OF THE FIFTH AND NINTH WARDS
INDoRsE THE ELEVATED ROADS

woRKrNGMEN OF THE FIFTH AND NINTH WARDS
INDoRsE THE ELEVATED ROADS
An enthusiastic meeting Of workingmen interested
In the successful operation Of rapid railroads in
this city was held Temperance Hail. Nos 70 and "a
varck street. last evening. Despite the fact that many
persons hostile to the objects Of the meeting did all In
their power prevent 1t by circulating rumors that
the meeting had been indefinitely postponed between
500 and 600 OF the aborng classes and property
OF the Fifth Ninth wards came together at the APP
pointed timo and place. Mr. Francis Redmond pre-
sided
As soon as the meeting was called 10 order the score
tary read tho following resolutions which were unani
mously adopted
Whereas authority granted by people ofhs State
through its Legislature to certain 10 erect and
elevated railway Greenwich street and Ninth
ss
he sas nS
ton Of these hopes and prayers 81 the humble and
had BEN saasiensy realised :s.. Of sSe
soS therein y vii render
s ss n tho y prsisrsSs county.
Of humble home viewing with apprshsnsion tho
a to "a the nsssss and Of city
and is working classes ~ ss s b and
Resolved That the recent aggressive property
owners on not only injurious the gem
era prosperity and growth city nut In
o. ss ms ana !" Violation Of veil prime lns
spds 81 ss N and m Il.
hab.ans property owners street In New York
arc In No sense the have no rvhts
or equities not common TO all other persons
Resolyed That, In opinion the acts OF Individual
property owners injury and destruction to the
Elevated Greenwich hsespdo-
rre that the few synpathixers
that thousands OF people residing along tho
Ina have the right be accommodated In preventing
which threats Of its destruction they render them
selves the scvcrcst penalties nothing OF the
injury do the city ny preventing the Wait al trayeI.
merchants. and the building up OF its streets aud
squares
Resolved That wokingmen Jealous of the fair fame Of
ciy OF OF the houses In ohers
all view with anpre.
henson recen. attempt ola few inure the
proving enterprises o duly authorized citizens and we hall
long hesitate believing that tho will impropery in
TO prevent the people from its
IN 10 the OF street In purticu
manner. for the public good.
Mr. Redmond then moved that the meeting be ad
Journed until The Chairman saw nt TO issue another
appeal 10 tho worklnginen OF the Fifth and Ninth
wards The motion was unanimously adopted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
THE RIFLE IN WESTMINSTER.

The Yonkcrs Rifle Association concluded the series of
matches comprised in their spring meeting yesterday
at Morscmer Range The weather unusually pro
pitous Tor marksmcn. During tho early part Of the
day there scarcely any wind stirring, and such
light puns there were blew toward the target along
the line Of fire. Tho shone brightly and the air was
warm. The marksmcn the grounds at an carly
hour and the unfinished matches OF the previous day
first disposed Of The target match was nrst
completed In this contest Messrs j. E. Setson and f.
W. Hoede each made the OF twcny-onc out OF a
possible twenty-five. As this the highest score
made II decided to allow each man TO nre one shot
TO determine the winner. Mr.. stctson did not
put IN an appearance, however, and the
irss prize was awarned to Mr.. Hoenc, who
present. and the second TO Mr.. Stctson In tho
short range match the prize, silver plated revolver
was awarded To Mr.. j. r. Stotson. The Carton match
won by Mr.. Homer Fisher. The first match OF tho
day was the mid-rangc match, which was completed
shortly alter twelve O'Clock. The contest was Tor a
field glass, which was won by Mr.. Z. Dusenberry The
conditions werc:-Dlstance, 500 yards; any position;
seven scoring without previous sighting snots. Tho
following the leading scores
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
AN Ex-PoLICEMAK TURNED THIEF.

William Kimba, Of No III Bridge street. Brooklyn
and an cx-poccman OF New YORK. was arrested last
night, charged with robbing the law Office OF W. IL
spanglcr, Jr., No. 1s5 Montague street, Brooklyn.
Mr. spanglcr met Knba the street with an oil
painting and law books under his arm rccog
nzed the painting one which had been hanging in
his Office When asked how he came by it he dropped
the books and painting and lied down the street or
hcer William Mcconnell, OF Police Headquarters hear
ing Mr. spangiers cry Of "stop thct' in pur-
suit OF the rctreating thief whom he succeeded in
capturing after long chase kimball taken to
Police Headquarters and searched and several false
keys were found upon hun. lie was locked up TO
await examination
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30

The opening regatta Of the Long Island Miniature
Yacht Club for this took place on the lake at
Prospect Park yesterday afternoon. The boats OF the
Long Island Club the lake the schooners Alba
iross s. inches long and Is inches beam, owned by
Augustus Dayton the Eclipse 90 inches in length ana
% inches beam, owned by Sidney Dayton; the Her
cules 90 inches long and Is in width owned BY George
Dayton; tho Unknown, 90 inches long and TX inches
beam, owned by J. Dayton, and the Florence, -
inches long and 10 inches beam, owned by Mr.. 'eanot
Before the grand start few friendly trials Of speed were
had between some OF the yachts from the Club
Island TO South Cove directly opposite the Island The
distance IL about hall mile straight line, though
tho course sailed including the lacks, the yachts
always going before the wind. Is nearlv one mile
Among the sailed two between the Eclipse
and the Albaross in which the laurcls were divided,
each vessel winning heat
The Long Island Club had been hoping In vain for
ull in the sti breeze which prevailed the entire after
noon and procrastnaton being unavailing their yachts
were hauled up in position IN front OF Club Island,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
THE CROOKED wHISKEY GRAND
JURY.

The Grand Jury cmpanolcd in tho United States
Circuit Court has boon In session some four
weeks This body came into court yesterday
and presented some half dozen indictments against
parties for offences for which they at present in
confinement, for want OF ball. in Ludlow Street Jail
The foreman stated to Judge Benedict that they had
concluded their labors and after handing up
the indictments they retired and adjourned TIL ed
nesiay next There was but crooked whiskey case
aad II was said II was OF little Importance regarded
the existence OF the supposed Whskcy Ring 1t
was rumorod III the court room that +. q. Boyd x Co.
whIskey hrm, had been indicted, but the officials were
rccent when INTERCEPTED upon the subjcct only ad
hitting that The OF this rm under investiga
ton in common with Others. IL is probable that IN
dictments against the alleged Illicit dlstlers Will be
presented by the Grand Jury when that body again
comes court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
WRESTLING CHALLENGE.


GLEN CovE l.. l.. April 2s 1870
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Seeing your paper of this date that Mr. Austin IS
satisfied with his late defeat at my hands beg leave
to state that viii wreste him Gr,cco Roman style
1876 pounds weight, or any other man in the
world, for from $3.50 10 $1,000 aside aud
champions belt cup, value 500, 10 BIO
purchased out OF the stakes; the cup or belt 10 be
held Tor the term Of two by before
becomes his private property and to wrcstle In six
weeks from first deposit The stakes be than
hacker will call upon him prepared TO talk business and
nut up 500 forfeit, and wrcstlc in three weeks from
this date HARRY HOWARD :.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30

Fifteen seconds Roadway were thus allowed TO each
vessel in The order stated hey all took the port tack.
The Florence. Eclipse and Hercules headed down the
'Black PATH the west shore. The Unknown had
gone about half the way down when she foulcd with
the Albatross Both vessels then went oil on the star
board tack. The Eclipse broke her mainDoom early IN
the race and hauled out, much 10 the chagrn OF her
owner. The Unknown led the third port tack. max
Ing The distance In SIN. sos The Abatross came
next, closely followed by the Hercules, the Florence
bringing up the rear The witnessed with
great interest and the of speed and skill IN rigging
was manifested by the OF tho yachts, to the
credit OF the builders
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT.

Patsy Hogan, the we'll known boxer will be rendered
a complimentary benefit at Hills Theatre on Thursday
afternoon next The entertainment will consist Of
sparring and wrestling, the performers announced
being among the best IN this city and vicinity. Hogan
will wind up with Jim Kelly and the meeting promises
10 DO moro than usually exciting
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30

DID NOT INTIMIDATE HIM.
Nxw Yonk. April %. 1870.

Nxw yoRK April 20, 1876.
To Tux EDrroR or TnR HERALD
This morning your correspondent or local reporter
makes me appear very unjusuy in the matter Of Mr..
IL Farrell as showing in,imidated SAID Farrell 10
confess by bringing him in the presence Of two mcn
win say was alone in the room with him. ana not
until had shown him could prove what charged
him with DID hc confess; only when he saw knew all
paragraph has been very badly mislnorncd take II
as SIMPLE justice 10 me you should the error
made. Yours, truly, VIM d. GARRISON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
EX-JUSTICE BOWLING DYING.

At ten O'Clock last night Judge Bowling was pro-
nounced by his physician, Dr. Quackenbos, to be some
what more comfortable than for several days past
His case is hopeless however and except his
Immediate family is permitted to visit his His
mind Is clear, and he converses freely current
events. The physician says that he may live for two
or three days, possibly week or month"; but death
must result from the disease that has attacked him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
/ YEAR IN PRISON FOR A DIME.


M" ioRks April 20 1870
To the EDITOR or THE HERALp;-
IT you will start subscription for the mother OF the
boy, Thomas Hines, who has just been sentenced TO
years imprisonment for stealing ten cent stamp.
which, by tho losers showing, Il intended he
should steal viii be very happy to be tho nrst to
respond II At the same time would like 10 express
my contempt for the man who has better employ.
mcnt than 10 purposely expose HIS money for the
temptation Of the swarms OF ncwsboys who Gil Park
row at al hours Of the day. kNlCKERBockER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
BASE BALL IN CENTRAL PARK.
New YORK, April 2s, 1875.

New YORK, April 2s, 1915.
To THE EDITOR OF HERALD:-
You have been instrumental In many reforms that
take the liberty Of asking you agitate this sub
ject for very worthy class There base ball
grounds In the Central Park, Of which is yearly
placed at the disposal Of the public school scholars
which is very correct The query is, Why should tho
other ground remain idle when there hundreds OF
clerks who having Saturday .aitcrnoon their dis
posal would gladly II playing base ball If ground
was convenient The Brooklyn City Fathers are far
more LIBERAL giving us good ground but the distance
uses all time Won't you try and do something Tor
in this maiterg 1t will add leaf Of laurel TO your
wreath, and greatly oblige the
COUNTER SHIPPERS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB.

WAsnSGroS, April 20, 1876
The National Jockey Club recently organized here
have arranged for three days running meeting to be
hold May l6 IL and Is, at the Washington Driving
Park, near Bennings station Arrangements have been
made so that the Baltimore and ONO and Baltimore
ana Potomac railroads VIII land horses passengers
at the gates OF the Park and during the days or the
meeting extra excursion trains VII be run from this
city and from Baltimore TO the grounds.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-30
JOCKEY CLUB BETTING BOOKS

Within the past few days there have been several
changes in tho odds offered by the Jockey Club book
makers the principal events 10 be during the
spring racing meeting at jerome Park The business
is now quite brisk and with the continuance OF pleas.
ant weather and favorable reports from the stables
training the period Of lively speculation is far dis
tant The odds at present, both taken and offered