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The New York herald., 1876-03-21
THE DEssLER ROBBERY CASE.

Yesterday morningfurthcr inquiry into the DossIer
charges resumed by The Law Committee Of the
Kings County Board OF Supervisors DR.. Young, Of
Commissioner Norris Office, one Of the physicians who
committed Dessler the Insane Asylum testified that
Dcssler said he had t105 and that when asked If he
had the money with him he said no, that it at
home; witness observing that he was poor harmless
sort OF creature, recommended that he be taken to
his mother by an ocer that she could take care OF
him the olcer said that his neither would not do So
Dr. Young Of the impression that he
wrote the certificate IN tho Trcasurers Office;
could not say before whom no swore
TO the certificate Witness, when asked u sworn by
notary said, "Oh, yes, sworc 10 the truth Of the
statement; / think II either Mr.. Ostrander, Mr..
HARRINGTON or Mr. Mcclure who swore me; was
ahmed by Judge Moore as TO my competency to act
physician IN unacy; have read the Law bearing
this case; the certificate which signed was the
approved by the State Commissioner in Lunacy;
certificate would admit TO any asylum In the state
Dr. Young, when shown the certificate, testified that
was hc had sworn 10 before Francis McGuire.
lie stated further, that he attended to the outdoor
sick Dr. stones certificate had also been filed out by
him, he did II because the gentlemen had been very
KIND and he did not want TO give them any trouble
No other witness being present, the committees ad-
journed, 70 meet A. ten o'clock on Friday.
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.


The Earl has been let by Mr. Cookson to tho Rus.
sian government Tor two seasons.
Mr. Bartholomew trotled his chestnut horse Prince
a match for G2oo the 2sth ult., from London to
Brighton the distance of 5S miles the time allowed six
hours and half
The Duke of Devonshre intends to withhold the an
nual cup given at Eastborne races aud also prohibit
any racing taking place for the future ground of
his property
Lawsuit dslocatej his shoulder while taking part in
the Metropolitan Hunters fiat race at sandown Park
on the I'd INST, and was afterwards shot
NJ. Mehny and NJ hiloy are the two feather weights
OF the Emerald lsc each being able to ride sxtythrce
pounds
Harvey purchased Last of the Novclists at Albert
Gate on the 2sth ut for $50 guineas
Savor and Fee broke down while fulfilling their en-
gagements at Sandown Park on the I'd inst
The highest jump on record has just been
pshed by NJ J. Brooks, tho o. L. A. G. president
who while practising Thursday, March 2 jumped
five feet eleven and quarter inches.
The two men hired TO walk with Weston in the latter
attempt TO do 800 miles in SIX days. j Martin of
the London Irish Volunteers who lately walked from
London to Colchester and back in full marching order
and Thomas who has record of walking hlty miles
day for six days under tropical sun, each of whom
were to retire when more than fifty miles behind
The prohibition OF ready money betting at Auteul
steepechases on February u was, perhaps, dis
cussed than the actual events set for decision Few
OF the fact until their arrival on the course
and great dismay was caused when II found that
the police had instructions TO prosecute all persons
hibtng signs prices. Book betting not inter-
fered with, but this was only carried on by persons
known TO each other or members of the clubs. But
the following Sunday, consequent upon the appeal
made by the list keepers supported by the railway
company and the steeplcchase society, proceedings
against ready money betting were stayed and business
carried on with its wonted activity.
The Sporting Times says ''the most improved horse
in training is All Heart belonging to Lord Roseberry
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
HANDBALL AND RACKET.

The proposed international Racket and HandbaIl
Tournament, to take place at Easter is exciting
siderable interest The Western States are taking up
the AFFAIR warmly. Chicago proposes sending the iol
lowing experts under the leadership OF Alderman
James 'Brien:-Messrs John Carmody, James Ferou,
John Hail. Michael Hartnett, Patrick Condor and
John Murphy. St. Louis Cincinnati and Louisville
have PROMISED TO forward the names OF their players
during the present week Philadelphia promises also
a brigade OF experts. Mr.. Michael Buckley, OF Troy,
~ y, announces the following team from his city, IN
addition TO himself--Messrs Edward Fitzgerald,
James Judge, Timothy Lanigan, John Ryan. John
OBrien, Martin lackoy; and he states in letter to
the honorary secretary I'll assure you take great
interest in these games and will do all in power
TO make the tournament success" The committee
expect TO publish the complete national organization
within few days, together with list OF prizes.
Many public spirited and wealthy New Workers are
strongly IN favor OF this tournament
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
WHAT MR.. BOUTWELL, SAYS.

From the Times Washington correspondence.l
Senator Boutwell, says in relation TO the letter
reported to have been written by him to Henry Clews
asking the of 500 900 for political purposes
and promising to give private adviccs to be used in
speculation, that he any letter to Henry
Clews that subject, any subject whatever OF
which there is not a copy on file in the Treasury
Department He charges anybody who processes TO
have sucn letter make 1t public without delay. 1t
rumorcd here that such letter written, not by
Secretary Boutwell,, but by gentleman prominent in
conducting the republican canvass. who asked the
advance OF money, and gave assurances, that might
have been supposed be authorized that CIews h Co.
should have the opportunity OF making up the amount
in speculations II seems from tho amount Of the
smoke that has filed the that there be
letter regarded important, and, If the rumor is
rect the is made public the better for all
cerncd except the writer OF H. In the absence OF any
proof except rumor OF the existence OF such letter, It
would not be just, however, to give the name of the
reputed author
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
CONGRESSMAN BLACKBURN DEFEND
ED AT HOME.

[From the Frankfort Ky) )Yeoman-democratic.l
One OF the best evidences Of having achieved great
ness and ones duty ones country and party is
to be roundy abused and wantonly slandered every
day by the organs and reporters of the opposite party
This evidence is just now possessed in all its perfec-
ton by the present representative of the Ashland dis
trict in the Congress of the United States. The
Washington correspondents of the Chicago Inter Ocean,
the Cincinnati Gazette the Indianapolis Journal and OF
other radical newspapers have OF late devoted them
selves the task of defainlng and decrying Captain
Blackburn with persistence and splteiulness which
conclusivey show that they feel and fear his power
The Inter Ocean fellow is especially mend lcous and
malignant in his assaults upon tho distinguished young
Kentuckian, making statements in reference TO his
tion in and connection with the Belknap Which
verybody in Kentucky, and every intelligent man in
and out OF Congfess knows to be UNANIMOUSLY false.
The New York herald., 1876-03-21

curing the ensuing for Mr.. Sanford. II Mr..
SANFORD has made this arrangement ! congratulate
bni as Ioater Is steady, honest fellow and most
SSonsuhmate horseman In fact, he Is known as 'tho
Master OF the Horse" The price said 10 have been
paid Tor Petrarch Is fS 500 but my information which
Is most reliable, Is that the price was upward OF
5lOOOO with an additional should he win the
Two Thousand Gdineas Derby. or both. Lord Dun
pin, who has bought him. is a Young man the son of
Scotch earl He has been on the turf only about two
years, and when he made his debut the betting men
took him for a rank fiat He Is brilliant whist player
and have no doubt that the "booksi' have got him
the money 10 pay for the horse for other sup
position can | account for him having much more
than half dollar, the family being poor He
is now in position to play rare havoc
with the betting He has a horse
In the Two Thousand Guneas called Kaleidoscope
that he has backed TO win very large of money,
and he has also heavy double event bets that his
horse will win the Two Thousand Guneas and Fetrarch
the Derby. With Petrarch out OF the way IN the Tor
mer race Kaleidoscope would very probably win, aud
something like $40 600 would go into the pocket OF the
winner. Then would come Petrarch's turn Tor the
Derby a race in which Kaleidoscope Is not engaged,
and IN which many people think Petrarch cannot DC
beaten II seems very likely therefore, that large as
is the sum that has been paid for Petrarch, the bust
ness is very smart and the Sporting Times, comment
ing the matter thinks that the genius quite
great that Dizzy displayed in buying up the
Suez Canal shares The professional betting men do
not know what make OF the matter and they rather
fear that in the long they will have TO pay for the
horse The last time that the first favorite for the
Derby changed hands when Lord St Vincent,
about fourteen years ago, gave 5000 guineas for Pc
trarch sire, Lord Clden, who was beaten by only
head most people say not beaten at ALL and that the
judge made mistake. Fordham, who rode Lord Gill
den on the occasion, is gradually retiring from the
saddle and should not be surprised II he were not TO
have mount in the next Derby. l am informed that
a noble lord has offered the enormous sum Of $4,000
for the first call his services for the and that
the offer has been declined Fordham is the only man
who has been paid even half this figure.
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
THE BODY AT THE BROOKLYN
MORGUE.

Yesterday superintendent Campbell received letter
from the friends OF Captain Ham who has been miss
ing from his home in New Haven, Conn. since August
last and whose remains Mr. North the insurance
agent, thought he identified at the Brooklyn Morguo
last week Tho communication stated that certain
relatives their way to Brooklyn TO try and
identify the body in question. The remains which arc
decomposed, are those of who has but one leg
the left one having been on rotod or at the hip
joint. The height OF the body is nearly six ieeL Tho
toes on the loot are wcbbcd. The missing Captain
life insured for 81 500 between the Etna and Con-
tinental life insurance companies, and Mr. North,
who is friend OF the family OF the missing
man, is positive, from certain marks on the
body that IL is that of HamilL The Superintendent
desires positive proofs and does the Coroner
before he will permit the removal OF the body. Mr..
North says that Captain Hamill n man about Eve
feet seven inches in height II not known that his
toes were Joined by web, though two Of his toes
Tapped one above the other. Should abe friends now
on their way Brooklyn fail TO positively identity the
remains which far advanced in decomposition, the
body will consigned TO Pottcr's Field to-day II is
contendcd that the insurance companys books should
have an accurate description OF the missing captain,
and such record has yet been exhibited TO the Cor
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
POLICE DESIGNATIONS.

Captain Charles Ulman, OF the Tenth precinct police
yesterday rendered his resignation to the Police Board
to take effect Immediately. General Smith at once
called special meeting OF the Board and the resigna
ton accepted. Tho appointment Of his successor
was deferred Sergeant Kass, Of the Tenth precinct
senior officer will have command OF the precinct
This resignation is attributed to two causes The
first is the nne Of thirty days pay which
was imposed upon Captain Ulman few weeks
ago for failure 60 discover gambling house IN his pre-
cinc Tho second the strctncss 10 which captains
are held under the rules. He was appointed
patrolman July IL, 1854 promoted roundsman Febru-
ary ia Sol sergeant April %, 1884, aud captain May
81 1865 lie has done duty in various parts OF the
CITY mainly the Fourth precinct, whence he
transferred to the Tenth in 1874
Police surgeon Hans Powell rendered his resignation
TO General smith yesterday TO take elect Immediately.
Ii was PROMPTLY accepted and on motion DR.. B. n.
Dexter was appointed IN his place DR.. Powell was ap
pointed by Commissioner Henry smith in ls72
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
THE ''PREsUMI TIoN" OF THE TIMES.
from the New York Times

Sensational reports have been going round lately in
regard to letter alleged to have been written by Sec
reary Boutwell, to Henry Clews This is said to have
contained request for 500 600 in aid OF the campaign
expenses OF 1872, aud promise thatif the money
were forthcoming 1t would be repaid in the form Of
information about the policy OF the Treasury De-
parmcnt which could be advantageousy used in spec
uation Mr. Boutwell, distinctly denies having written
any such letter to Henry Clews, indeed any letter
of which a copy not kept in the department. He
challenges the Immediate publication OF the mysterious
communication If any such paper exists The pre-
sumption seems to be that some such mssive was sent
by of the less scrupuous party managers In any
case the democr who SAID TO be in the OF
its existence, cannot produce II TOO The repub
party Is quite in the humor OF ''unloading' at
present, and any good suggestions 10 facilitate that
process will receive attention from whatever quarter
they NAV come.
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
A CONTRAST BETWEEN PENDLE-
TON AND GUTHRIE.
From the Louisville commercial-republican. ]

[From the Louisville neutrality-suspicious.
George II. Pendleton, prominent democratic can
didae the Presidency, while President Of the Ken
lucky Central Railroad collected claim which that
road had against the United States for transportation
during the war; and charged and received as fee fifty
per cent of the amount collected The Hon. James
Guthrie, while President OF. the Louisville and Nash
Vile Railroad collected similar claim against the
United States amounting to over 81, 000 600, and
fused to cent of compensation for doing So
beyond the amount of his travelling expenses and hotel
bills in Washington. Mr.. Guthrie was of the opinion
that while receiving satisfactory salary president
OF railroad he ought TO attend TO its business with
out charging extra Besides he had an old-ashioncd
serse OF honor that taught him tna statesmen did not
appear we'll In the role OF claim agents This contrast
between Guthrie and Pendleton we commend TO the
consideration OF the democratic party.
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
THE cLEws STORY.
WAS MONEY USED IN PENNsYLvANIA-wHo
WROTE THE LETTERS ABOUT TIE TREAS


WROTE THE LETTERS ABOUT THE TREAS
URY Y?-CALL GENERAL PORTER.
From the Tribune Washington correspondencel
The stories regarding Senator Boutwell,, to the ef-
feet that while Secretary Of the Treasury he demanded
of Henry clews, by letter. largssum OF money 10 aid
in the campaign for the second election Of President
Grant, ana promised in return certain exclusive and
advance Information valuable in Mr. Clews' business
brought to tho attention Of the ex.Secretary last
night He does not In words deny the facts stated
but he says that there is such letter in existence II
would be published without moments delay He
saws he does not believe he every wrote Mr.. Clews
letter without keeping copy OF IT, and be is sure that
the books OF the department will show every
letter he wrote He has made It rule OF his lie
not to deny absurd stories about himself but to trust TO
Time and the good judgment OF the people for his de-
fence. In The meantime the language of one who has
occupied OF the highest positions the Grant ad-
mnistration is quite applicable. He said:-"There
was an immense amount Of money used in the second
election Of Grant; know this, but IL has not been my
business 10 inquire where II came from. II the
judiciary Committee far enough into the whiskey
frauds ST. Louis they may find something bearing
that subject" IL has been intimated that General
Horace Porter might be good Witness
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
HE MEANS BUSINESS.

To EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In reply to tho letter of Mons. Senac, published IN
the Sunday HERALD, beg leave TO state that II did
not mean business | would not have issued the chal-
lenge; but l certainly could not leave sick bed to
arrange details with Mr.. Senac's friends, especially
when forbidden to do so by my physician. The
of my non-atendance at the time specified was fully
explained by the DOCTORS certificate, which was or
warded To the stakeholder, Colonel Bruce Although
still weak, If Mr. Senac is determined to hurry thu
contest, ask him TO send his friends TO meet mine at
the Office OF the Turf Field and Farm, at halfpast
two O'Clock, this Tuesuay) afternoon, to complete
rangements. THOMAS II. MONASTERY,
GIG sixth avenue
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WAsuINaroN. D. c.. NJ

wAsHISoroS d. c. March 20, 1915
Mr. BASSISe and Mr. TAYLOR, OF Ohio. presented Pc
ttons of various disters Of Ohio Kentucky Indiana
and Illinois, protesting against any change in the pres
cnt plan OF collecting taxes Referred.
Mr.. WARD, (dem.) OF N. Y, onereda resolution di-
recng the Secretary OF State 10 communicate the
port Of the spool commission appointed to super
wise the commission to the Vienna Exposition
Adopted
The srrAKKn proceeded to call the States for bills
when the following bills reierred:-
BY Mr. BANKS, (nd) of Mass, to utilize the product
OF gold and silver mining In the United States.
The bin provides that the Secretary Of the Treasury
shall establish in the great mining districts OF gold and
SILVER additional repositories and rehneres, and receive
from miners and owners OF gold and silver to be
coined upon certificate OF the government assayer
md issue certificates Of deposit therefor payable 10 the
3earer ana lor such sums as depositors may desire
aud, when issued for than $500 in one certificate
may be made payable to order Each certificate shall
called for by the certificates ana shall be legal tender
in all transactions The government to be liable for
the safe keeping OF the gold silver and IL
becomes the owner OF such bill by other means than
redemption then the metal becomes the property Of
the government The Secretary Is also Authorized to
issue similar bills on the coin that Is or may
the Treasury reserving the coin for the redemption OF
the bills
rnK RESUMPTION ACT
Mr.. ATKINS ldcm.) Of Tenn, moved to suspend the
rules and pass the bill repeating all the provisions OF
tne act OF the i4th Sehuary 1870 or the resumption
OF specie payments that authorize the Secretary OF
Treasury 10 redeem and cancel United States notes and
10 sell Tinted states bonds for tho Accomplishment OF
that purpose
Mr. PiYxx tdem.) OF Ohio, desired 10 offer an amend.
ment but II ruled by the Speaker that no amend
ment was In order
Mr. HOLMAN, (dcm.) OF Ind, called for the yeas and
maya and they we're ordered.
the motion 70 suspend the rules and pass the bill
was rejected by yeas 100. nays los, not two-,hlrds
voting Ia the Affirmative.
The following ~ the vote IN detail on the bill
YKhsAinsworth. Anderson, Ashe, Atkins Baker Of In
diana. Bannng Bsckburn. Hand, Bleunt Boone. Brad
The New York herald., 1876-03-21

therefore tho cup for heavy weights, who Mr.. sey-
more awarded the cup offered by General Lister
for the best general display Of skill These
sPARRNG AND WRESTLING CONTESTS
have been most successful In spite OF the hard blows
given and heavy falls there has been displayed
throughout all the events the greatest courtesy and
good humor. Little things have occurred. such as
drawing back when about To strike opponent when
he happened slip OF his feet avoiding take an ad-
vantage Of him when sudden OF sunshine dazzled
his eyes apologizng for blow below the belt all Of
which show that gentlemen even Ia the midst OF hard
contest Will not forget what is due TO courtesy.
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
QUEENS COUNTY POLITICS.

AT the Convention OF the First district of Queens
county republican, held at Roslyn, Saturday,
which Messrs. Prince, Eastman and Youngs were ap-
pointed delegates, the following resolution offered by
Isaac Ii. Cocks was unanimously adopted :-"Resolved
That the delegates from this district requested to
use their influence to send only such delegates the
Cincinnati Convent ton as may go there unpedged
cep the great principles OF equal rights, honest
currency and pure administration"
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
ILLNESS OF MATTHEW T.. BREN.
NAN.

Mr. Matthew 7. Brennan, ex-sheriG OF this county,
is lying dangerously III al his residence, l42 West Forty
street. On Friday last he rode from his house
to Tammany Hall, intending to take part Ia tho ST.
Patricks Day parade. At the Hall Mr. Brennan COM
planned to Judge Duty that he felt III, aud returned
home at once Physicians were called and pronounced
his disease congestion OF the brain. The patient grew
worse until Sunday night when his situation became
critical During yesterday no improved, and last nght
the physicians entertained hopes OF his recovery.
None but the members Of HIS immediate family
permitted to see him. Mr.. Brennan Is nfty-four years
old
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING.

The wrestling match between Messrs. Austin ana
Fernando has been finally arranged to take place at
Beethoven Hall, Fifth street, March 90, for 5000
side Fifty dollars Of the money has already been
placed in the hands of Professor James 0'Nc and the
balance will be sakcd by the 27th. The contest 10
be decided by the best three in I've falls good deal
manifested In the result Of this match by
those interested in this peculiar style of wrestling
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
THE FIFTH REGIMENT.

Tho Flnh regiment, N.GS.NY, commanded by
Colonel Charles s Spencer, gave It's annual military
ball at Gormania Assembly Rooms last night In
every respect II was brilliant affair and, notwlth-
standing the inclemcncy OF the weather, numerous
assemblage In attendance Several other military
organizations were represented quite number of
leading members aud officers Of the National Guard
being present
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
spARR1NG AND GYMNASTICS.

The pupils and friends Of Professor James o'Ne will
give grand sparrng and gymnastic entertainment at
Woods Gymnasium, on Twenty eighth street, Sat
rday evening the 25th inst. number OF prominent
amateurs will set to.
The New York herald., 1876-03-21
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMoRY

Messrs. Drcxe Morgan Co. have subscribed 81 ,OOs
to the fund for the proposed seventh Regiment Ar.
u,orv