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The Lake County star., 1876-06-22
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There are instances recorded of men in
affliction being killed by sudden delight
at happy reverse of fortune, while a
time-worn proverb sententiously lays il
down that "joy never kills." It is very
likely that were great joy attended by
any such disastrous effect, Richard
Lawrence" man now confined in the
County Jail, awaiting sentence for com.
mission of the Young burglary, would
ere this have met his Maker. On Satur-
day morning he received, through his
attorney, letter from his sister, appris.
ing him of the fact that he is entitled to
an amount somewhat in excessof $40, 900,
being 1-24th share of the great Jen-
nings estate in England.
This property has been in litigation
for several years, and some time ago the
celebrated lawyer, Judah p. BENJAMIN,
formerly Secretary of State in the Con-
federate Cabinet, went over to England
in the interest of the American heirs
The case has just beer decided in their
favor, and one of the heirs, an aunt of
the prisoner, living in Paris, has al
ready, the letter states, received her
dividend
Lawrence, whose name, by the by, is
not Lawrence, is a scion of good Ken.
tucky stock-in younger days was veri.
table bluegrass "blood." His father is a
prominent lawyer of that State one of
his brothers a well-known editor; and
the remainder of the family eminently
respectable people. Richard was the
" bad boy "a fast young man, at first;
then hard case, and finally, in down
ward succession, criminal. He is
large, good-looking man, and is known
among his fellows as Big Dick-his real
name being in possession of no one in
this city except himself and his attorney.
The circumstances of his recent trial are
well known. His supposed companion
in the Young robbery had been acquitted
of the charge, and there was fair pros
pect that he, also, would be released. He
became fearful of conviction, however.
and in the hope of securing a mitiga.
tion of sentence, pleaded guilty, contrary
to the urgent advice of his attorney, who
was confident of success. What the
penalty may be, none can tell.
1t is pretty hard on man, after lead
ing an impecunious life for years, to be
committed to the Penitentiary for con-
siderable term just as he comes into
fortune. Unearned fortunes sometimes
prove mems ruin, and Mark Twain says if
such is the case lie wants to be ruined in !.
that way. 1t IS unlikely, however mat
: Big Dick" will reach lover stare of
fuinatiCn tnan he has c.,.ready attained.
and highly probable that when he again
Ireaas reads me EARN free man his progress,
anaer fortunes smiles, will take quite
anotsner direction.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22

THE sad tale of.a man who tried to
push mule into his stable is told by the
Burlington Hawkeye. He could have
showed the obstinate beast right up the
steps easily enough if he had only had
half chance, but he didn't get but ene
good push at him before the mule put
out one of his behind walking things and
began feeling around for the man. The
dentist says he can put in an ivory jaw
that will do just AZ well as the old bone
one, II the doctor can plaster up the
hole in the top of the mans head where
the old jaw went through,
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22
EVELYN.
By X. 8. THOMPSON.

The plnk-tinted sea-shells around us were lying,
The mountains were clothed In purple and gray
For day with its splendor was gloriously dying,
And passing, like Evelyn, surely away.
She leaned on my arm as we watched the cloud
sailing,
Ard saw the white sea-gull wheel In his flight;
she praised the June roses and said, Z" am failing
Farewell to the sea and its glory tonight
For June shall return with its wealth Of sweet
blossom,
It's blessings Of sun, Of mist and of rain;
But shall rest calmly on mother earth's bosom
The rose will not bloom for Evelyn again"
clasped the white fingers in lover-like fashion,
A star shone out Ger the white crested sea;
cried, o, our Father canst net have ompasson
Give back to earths garden this flower for mel"
"Not So" said the winds In soft monotones signing
Thy rose shall blossom In gardens more fair;
For heaven Is living, while earth is but dying,
harp and Bridegroom are waiting her there"
Indianapolis Journal.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22

GALvEsToN (Texas) News, May %
Nine men were hanged by a mob for
horse-stealing in Jack County last week,
and six in Erath. Two of those hanged
in Jack County are said TO have been in
nocent. Two unknown men were found
hanging out sew raj miles on the prairie,
near Elgin, yesterday.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22

THE late Joseph Petit, of New jersey
was frequently known to produce single
ears that shelled quart OF grain, which
shows that bushel is possible from
thirty-two grains.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22

DEATH alone of the gods loves not
gifts, nor do you need 10 offer incense or
libations; he cares not for altar or hymn !;
the goddess of persuasion alone of the
gods has no power over him,
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22

HE Florida Agriculturalist broadly
hints that half the people of that State
are in tears over two big onions that
weighed together three po undsand seven
ounces.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22

MEM. for Dom Pedro's notebook
American trains sometimes travels 3.317
miles In eighty-four hours.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22

DANIEL WEBsTER's estate, known as
Marshfield, was sold recently for $500.
The Lake County star., 1876-06-22

"AITHEW DTKONG.
/ may state that when the thing raised
itself up and struck the mast, it was
apparent that the sea-weed.like mass
was long, coarse hair, covering dark,
thick neck. But the thing could not pos
sibly have been a serpent; for, to raise 80
prodigious length of neck above the
surface huge body below the surface
was of course required.
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
PIGEON SHOOTING.

MATCH OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ON THE
GROUNDS oP THE LONG ISLAND SHOOTING
CLUB.
There a large attendance OF the members OF the
Long Island Shooting Club It's grounds, near
jamaica yesterday, to witness the match at pigeon
shooting between Mr.. Parks and Mr. Thomas Jerome.
The latter was known have been an excellent shot,
but he utterly failed to display any OF his old timd
skill He was decidedly out OF practice and appeared
to shoot without any confidence In himself He was
likewise unfortunate getting what are ordinarily called
'good brdsi or .drivers" while Mr. Parks in hne
form and although hrst class birds generally fell
him he brought them down in handsome style, and
shot his opponent out In the eighteenth round
Amer the match several sweepstakes for the value
the birds were shot by different membersOf the club
present. practice only and the sport was not wound
up until all the pigeons were exhausted
SUMMARY.
GRouxDs or THE LoSd ISLAND sHoorISo CLUB, NEAa
J.nAIcA /. L. Jan. 21, 1s76.-Match At pigeon shoot
ing. SO SIDE Is birds each, from two traps q yards
rise SO Yards boundary; Long Island rules to govern
Mr. Parks-o' !, i,o ! H. l. !, 0, l, !, l, l,
Mr. Jcrome-0, o. 0, 0, o, o. o, o, o, o. !, o, l, l.
0. /, q O Killed. 4; missed, IA
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
OPPOSING RAPID TRANSIT.

PROTEST OF EIGHTH AVENUE PROPERTY HOLDERS.
An adjourned meeting of the property owners on
Eighth avenue between Ninety first and 10th streets
and Ninety-second street, between Eighth and Ninth
avenues to take action against the contemplated loca
ton OF the Elevated Railroad through the above Streets
held at Judge Mitchell's Office, No 92 Broadway
yesterday afternoon There about twenty gentle
present, representing large amount Of property
in that neighborhood all of whom were earnest in
their protest against the change of route from Ninth TO
Eighth
Mr.. John Hamilton was appointed chairman. The
committee appointed at the last meeting 10 ascertain
under what enactment the Rapid Transit Commis-
soners designated the of the railroad reported
through Mr.. NJ. Hartshorno that II was under chap
COG, section 4, General Laws of 1875 which gave
them the right to designate the route provided that
property holders representing in property fifty per cent
Of the entire valuation would agree thereto In the
event of their refusal application should be made to
the Supreme Court to appoint three commissioners,
whose action in determining the route would be final
when confirmed by the Court
As these Commissioners have been appointed and Will
selected appear and present their protest
against changing the route Of the Elevated Railroad
from Ninth to Eighth avenue with their reasons there
for The following the committee appointed
Chairman, John c. Hamilton; James NJ. Hartshorne,
Homer Morgan, Judge MITCHELL A b. Crane, General
Depeyster r. r. Hamilton and T. W. Barnes.
The meeting then adjourned, and the committee ap-
pointed TO wait on the Commissioners retired to an
other room to arrange their programme.
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
A BIT OF CUSTOM HOUSE HISTORY.

HERALD reporter in searching for the antique yes.
terday, discovered two mouldy trunks in the seizure
room OF the Custom House From the customs records
1t was learned that they were imported by NJ
Fernen Semen chief steward Of the French steamship
Vile de Paris, from Havre, and were filled with beads
choice silks, &c, which the steward intended 10 run
ashore and sell without paying the United States any
duties Special Treasury Agent Captain Charles N
Bracket seized the goods. Their value is estimated
81 339 The case brought before the late United
States Judge Batchiord OF the District Court and the
goods condemned and ordered TO be sold. The
steward appealed the TO Judge Woodruff, who
affirmed the decision Of Judge Blatchiord. The United
District Attorney however forgot TO order the
sale Of the goods to take place at auction Now that
the HKRALD has discovered the goods, they will be
sod-douotless for fifth OF what they worth in
The New York herald., 1876-01-22

leved his only safety in persistent denial to the
last He stated that he believed the criminal conduct
his wife the reason Of her insisting upon occu-
pying A separate room from himself The confession
caused considerable excitement but was received with
credulity far related 10 the criminal conduct OF
his wife.
THE KxE -UTIoN.
Az halfpasi ten this morning Jacobs parted with his
children, when with the assistance Of the Jailer ne
his toilet preparatory going out to meet bis
doom. While this was in progress large number OF
friends found their way into his cell TO bid him goodpy
During the private religious ceremonies that followed
Jacobs appeared very c0ntrite. AT one O'Clock the
procession moved into the corridor where the execu-
ton TO take place. Jacobs occupied a chair
under the while the death warrant was read,
then being attred in a shroud lhe priests knet IN
prayer after which the rope placed about his neck,
the condemned man mutterlng in German, "Jesus,
help mel Jesus, take me, and adding TO the Sheriff,
make the knot good, Mr.. Arnold don't LEI me suner.
The pin then drawn and the body swung up into
the air. The doomed man died with few struggles.
After hanging thirteen and a half minutes the body
was cut down and given over TO the friends Of the
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

In the case of the Tvo Theatre which has been pend
ing tor some time before the Excise Board the Com
missoners yesterday dismissed the proceedings upon
the legal grounds raised by exJudge Curtis 1t is be-
leved that the Excise law has been struck mortal
blow and certainly it is great professional triumph
for Judge Curtis.
United States Commissioner Osborn yesterday CON-
mltted Thomas Stewart steward of tho British ship
Neptune's Car, Tor extraditon to England for trial
upon the charge Of assautng, with intent to kill Rob-
ert Buckingham, mate Of the vessel HIS counsel A.
Purdy will apply the United States Circuit Court
for a writ OF habeas corpus and certiorarL
Everett Brown, charged with desertion and refusal
70 proceed after regularly signing articles was
tried late yesterday Afternoon before Judge Benedict
IN the United States Circuit Court Criminal Branch
A H. Purdy appeared for the defence and Assistant
United States District Attorney Foster for the prosccu-
ton The jury returned verdict OF guilty and he
Street Jail.
lengthy opinion was given yesterday by Judge
Robinson, of the Court OF Common Pleas, dismissng
the complaint of Hennessey Il Co. against Wheeler
and others The plaintiffs the propretors OF the
'.Hennessey Brandy" The suit was for an Injunction
to restrain the defendants from alleged infringe
ment on his trade mark II having been proven the
satisfaction OF Judge Robinson that the socaled quart
and pint bottles OF Hennessey brandy do not contain
the full measure represented he dismissed the COM
plaint holding that the plaintiffs did not come into
with clean hands and consequently we're not en-
titled TO an injunction from court Of equity.
In the United States District Court Criminal Branch
before Judge Benedict the trial of General William G.
Manck concluded yesterday. The jury gave
dict Of guilty and the defendant was immediately
discharged. This is the second trial of the
In 1870 there organized in California two companies
known the Giant Powder Company and the Atlantic
Giant Powder Company In this city there also
ganIzed a company known the United States Blasting
Oh Company, of which ML ShHfner President and
Mr. Stewart Secretary. II is alleged that the two
California companies proposed to Mr. Shafner 70 give
HIM 500 600 worth Of stock IN their companies and
81 40S gold II he would obtain for them majority
Of tho stock OF the blasting oil company suit has
grown out OF the transaction, and effort IS beng
made TO aside these TRANSACTIONS together with
assignment Of the patent rights Of the oil company.
The for argument yesterday, before Judge
Barrett, in Supreme Court Chambers The point dis
cussed mainly Of ursd:ton Of this Court over
the property Of the California companies The Court
took the papers, reserving decision
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The Brentwood Coal Company, OF No IS New street.
has gone into bankruptcy At recent meeting OF the
stockholders tho insolvency OF the company was SO
evident that the President Mr. Tucker empowered
TO Gle voluntary petition In bankruptcy, which was
according gy DONE and the matter has been referred
Register Ketchum. Among the claims those OF
James s. Sanford for $3.50 257 IS and Samuel E. Lyon
$4,000 The assets consist OF real estate In Contra
Costa county, California valued at 81, 600
meeting Of tho creditors OF Isaac G. Shaer, manu-
facturer Of syrups at No &c Corand street. called
before Register williams at No. Warren street. on
his application for discharge in bankruptcy. No op-
position made by any OF the creditors and his dis
charge will be ordered
Antoinetto Bernhem, millinery, at No. y Union
square, has gone into bankruptcy with Liabilities
amounting 500 600 There are twenty-tour creditors
the majority of whom merchants IN Paris. Among
the largest creditors the folowing-A Denisan@S
Co, So S2T 5S Nirolleaux Canriset, $4,a 80;
Mayer Rheims S3 191 09; FRANKFORT Edie fl,906 IL;
l.. Abel ST. TO1 70; Philip Ronzone, 81 COZ "a; Jour
dan n Auby, 81 664 IS; Kcrleux Soeurs, 81, ,2I5 IS
The assets consist OF the stock In trade and notes
In the matter OF the application OF George W. NichoL
son Tor discharge In bankruptcy, which Is pending
before Register ketchum, two creditors have appeared
against his discharge aud ten days have been allowed
10 1ie their objections
meeting OF the creditors Of Mallory & Butterdeld,
paper dealers, al No Al Broadway, held yesterday
before Register Fitch, At No A5 Broadway Accord
ing 20 the schedule the unsecured liabilities amount TO
fle5, 1T9 o. Among the largest claims are the follow
ing;-Nalional Bank OF Chamoersburg, Pa, S42 600;
Alexander Co, Monongahela City Pa f24 OO0; !;
Bank Of New York, f1T,765; Importers and traders
National Bank, tl7, l40; Dodge Stewart Co Water
ford ~ Y, SIG 762; hanufacturers' National Bank of
Troy, $1,000 A majority Of the creditors elected
James Beach, Of No. 80 Vescy street. assignee and
the Register ordered $50, 0Co bonds.
The only assignment recorded in the County Clerks
ofco yesterday was that of ". W. Downs 10 Chris
tonhoF Pullman.
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
MARKET POLICE COURr
Before Judge otterbourg.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

Late on Wednesday night as Frederick H. G. Clark, OF
No 80 Spring street, returning home, he was as
sauted the of Bowery and Houston street by
two men, whom he subsequently identified who robbed
him OF flute worth 500 and piccolo worth $50
Officer Little, OF the Seventeenth precinct found tho
men attempting TO pawn the property in First avenue,
near Twelfth street They gave their names as John
Grant Of No 522 East Thirteenth street. and Terrence
McKenna, of No. 569 Fist avenue They wero held in
81, 500 each to answer.
On Thursday night Stephen Mccarthy, OF No. 1917
Hamilton street. and stephen Maloney, sailor, living
at No IS Washington street, became involved in a
quarrel about some trivial matter. The affair was
ended by Maloncy Attempting to assault Mccarthy with
a sungshot He was shortly afterward arrested and
on complaint OF Mccarthy yesterday held IN
ST. 900 bail to answer charge Of carrying concealed
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
DECISIONS.
supnEME couRr-cHAMBERs
BY Judge Barrett

BY Judge Barrett
Bowman Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Com
pany.-Aotion denied, with $40 costs.
Mclean vs. Mead.-MOton TO change trial granted
but without costs, as the moving papers do not show
that the demand made before issue Joined.
Gilbert VS.. Craig Nos and 2-Report confirmed
and order granted
owen VS.. Pickert-Moton To vacate order OF arrest
denied, with $40 costs
Bernhardt VS. Krdel Application granted
Gross VS.. Duman.-0rder granted
Spratt Crawford Motion dismissed without
costs and with leave other papers.
Morey and another VS.. Lilienthal-Motion granted
upon payment OF all costs TO date upon defendant
giving the plaintiff bond 10 be approved by the Court
conditional for the payment Of any judgment which
they may recover, costs to be paid and bond given
within days motion denied with $40 costs order
TO be settled on two days notice
Kid vs. Blum. .-writs dismissed aud prisoner re-
manded Memorandum
BY Judge Brady
Philips Va Baley.-Counse TO appear on the 24th oi
January at quarter past ten A. NJ
Philips Va Melville-Same decision
SUPREME coURT-sPEcIAL TERM.
BY Judge Donohue
Ramncy va Peyser ct al May vs. Kuhn et al-Judg
ments for Dlantna Opiniona
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
THE NEW COMMISSIONER OF PUB
Lie WORKS.

The Board of Aldermen having confirmed Mr.. Allan
Campbell Commissioner OF Public Works. that gen.
teman entered upon the duties of his Office yesterday
He was formally sworn before Mayor Wckham in
tho forenoon and gave bonds to the amount Of $1,000
Mcssrs. William H. Nelson and J. II. Alsopp became
sureties for the incumbent
Mr. Campbell was engaged during the entire day in
familiarzing himself with the routine duties OF the
department. He informed the HERALD representative
that he did not intend 10 make any changes in the
clerical force for the present 1t probable that Mr.
Henry A. Gumbeton will be retained as Deputy Com
missioner. The practice inaugprated by General
Porter under Tammany dictaton, of parceling out
labor tickets the different districts IL understood
Will be discontinued. This is a much needed reform
and must commend itself to the public.
The New York herald., 1876-01-22

saher VS. Mccormack et aL-Decree and findings
signed
BY Judge westbrook
Flint VS. Hemenway ct aL-Judgment ior pianun'
Opinion.
SUPERIOR coURT-sPEcIAL TERM.
By Judge Sedgwick.
Ntschke va O'Neill; Schwartz, &c, Va O'Conner Gu
al Winfield VS. Johnston.-Judgmenis for plaintins.
AemorandumA 80
Parker vs. Harrison et aL-Complant dismissed with
out costs Memorandum
BY Judge Sanford
Graham et al VS. Ollvett; Pollock h Stevens and
Zann ct al VS. Phps-Orders granted.
keck et al W. Observation-Disclosures ordered
Davis VS. Helm et al Order ouerrullng demurrer
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
PIGEON SHOOTING NOTES.

The play or pay match OF nny birds each for so5 /,
side announced be shot Deerfoot Park yesterday
between DR.. W W. Wynn and Philip Duffy, did moi
take place Mr.. Duty hand at an early hour,
but Dr. Wynn failed to put in appearance
AT the annual meeting Of the Long island shootIns
Club held the 10th inst, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing yeAr:-President W. ~ Parks,
Wee President, Dr. II. +. Aten; Secretary NJ " Bay.
lis; Treasurer r. Robinson; Board Of Directors j.
walton, Charles A. Eddy and W. W. Wynn
The report Of the Board OF Directors for the
past year, through Its chairman, Captain A
Elmendori, was very encouraging to the club
showing prosperous condition. while IL also estab
hshed that its shooting grounds are better arranged
All respects Tor the comfort and pleasure OF ITS member
than those OF any association In the State The follow
ing resolution was proposed by the Board and unanl
mously carried:-"That the mutilation Of birds sha
not be allowed under any the ground
Of the Long Island Shooting Club by any person wha
socver and that this resolution shall be Conspicuous
] posted on the club grounds"
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
THE RIFLE.

The Amateur Rife Club have just declined TO accept
OF challenge from the American oGhand Rife Club,
to shoot team match OF a side. The amateurs
object the of hair triggers the part OF the
American Club. The objection may be all right enough,
according to the rules Of the National Rifle Association
but the also use hair triggers If they wish
Good shooting rather than nice ruling is what all
should aim at
match the tdpis between the ri1emen who are
writer's the stans Of the daily journals and their
fellow professionals who similarly connected with
the weekly journals OF this city.
Efforts are being made TO organize long range
Irish-American team, to shoot this year in tue inter-
national match at Philadelphia Mr. Edward Browne,
secretary Of the rishAmerican Rife Club, will receive
his Office. No. 243 Broadway, communications the
subject from either the city or country.
The New York herald., 1876-01-22
FIFTY-SEvENTH STREET COURT.
Before Judge Murray.

ARREST or AN ESCAPED CONVICT.
Officer Joseph Cottrel, of the Twenty-second pre-
cinct arraigned William H. Chaterton, the Workhouse
convict who escaped from Keeper Kidd the night OF
the 9th inst when the drowning of another convict
named Gardner occurred. Kidd 1t will be remem-
bered arrested at the time for causing Gardners
death, and Is in prison awaiting trial on that
charge Chatterton is respectfully connected but his
Unsuitable appetite for liquor has made Of him COM
plete wreck. Ho was sent TO the Workhouse by his
relatives to be reformed but instead of being deprived
of all opportunities Of getting liquor he inioxL
Gated, he says almost daily II was with the intention
of going heavy spree that Kidd had taken himself
and Gardner TO this city the night Of the drowning.
but generally the liquor is conveyed 10 the island in
large quantities by the employes