The New York herald., 1876-11-30
JUDGE coNNOLLY's WILL.

In the matter Of the contested wi Of the late Judge
Connolly better known as tho ssbig Judge" examina-
tion OF witnesses behalf OF Mrs Heay, the daughter
OF the deceased the contestant TO the wi was re-
sumed yesterday before Surrogate Calvin Tho hrst
witness examined was Philip Reilly. Who testified
that he had been very intimate with the deceased in
his lifetime; that time during the spring prev
ous TO his death he requested by the deceased
attend some proceedings in the Police Court which
. Mrs. Klcy was under examination on criminal
charge principally for the purpose ofascertanng wnat,
n any, tho circumstances Of an alleged connec-
tion between his son-in-law Healcy ana The woman
Kicy, which the deceased disapprovcd Of Tar
as he had been informed OF their nature.
Sas 'essesa Curing the sSsa
part OF his life; that within that simc he had spoken
very highly OF his nn-law heaiy. the husband OF
his daughter, the present contestant The next wit
ness was the Rov. Alfred Young OF tho Paulst
Fathers who the spiritual adviser OF the deceased
and MS family. This gcntlenans testimony also went
show the a1ectsnate relationship existing between
the deceased and MS daughter, who claims that her
father, in making his will, was. by undue influences
OF making his viii, incensed against her. THIS
witness testified that instead OF being OPP
posed 90 hts daughters marriage he was IN favor
OF IT, but that subsequently, no took exception
to Heay 10 MS character and antecedents PRIOR to
his marriage with his daughter that he also objected
to the association at her homo with certain fe-
male friends, alleging that they were alternating her
founded lmpressions and advised more kindly ana
liberal construction OF his daughters conduct, who
was, TO his (wtncssl knowledge, very much devoted
him; that the deceased in this connection, had re-
pied that the great trouble with New York girls in
society that they too much INDUCED by their
parents and permitted to mix too much IN soci-
city. The case which Is attracting good deal OF IN
tercst, Is still on.
MANDAMUSING THE COMPTROLLER.
In 1873 James McKeon, as tho lowest bidder, got
contract for grading. curbing and Tagging Madison
avenue from Nnety-ninth to 105th street The sure
ties approved were unable to justify, and tho Comms-
sioncr OF Public Works consented TO approve
ties and the papers to tho Comptroller for action
The Commissioner subsequently wished to reconsider
his approval and wrote q letter to Mr. Green that
effect The contractor thercupon took out injunc-
tivn TO restrain the Comptroller from returning the
papers the Commissioner without acting upon them
and the before Judge Lawrence yesterday
two motiOns-for nnandainus 10 compel tho
Commissioner 10 carry out the contract, and Tor
order setting aside tho Injunction against Mr. Green
Mr.. Andrews contended that the approval OF ihe
suretcs was q matter in the Commissioners discre-
ton II hc had not dono reator would have
standing in Court He thinks he has made mistake
and wishes reconsider the matter, and makes ada
tho agreed TO is $l20 000 whereas could
now be done for half that amount Mr. Dccring, in
the lowest and benencial the sureties approved be-
came Inadequate afterwards IRON beyond rcla
tors troll and reator should suffer by the delay
caused by defendants in approving until now, when
prices low. AS tc the Commissioner, he was func
tus ofcii, he consented TO the surees, and
take back mis- approval The Court reserved
decision.