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cash credit Recently the Turkish government
failed 10 keep up to It's engagements causing sus
pension Of the affairs OF The Tool Company and result
ing In proposition from IL TO pay In lull in three halt
yearly payments. Among tho creditors OF the TOOL
Company were the Martini Henry Rifle Company and
$500 600 both Of which have been consolidated into
company called the National Arms lI.mitedl Pro-
ccedlngs which were taken by Mossrs sullivan. kobbo
Fowler counsel for the foreign creditors for the
liquidation OF this caim have resulted in an &C
ceptance Of the terms Of the Providence Tool CON-
pany The Turkish government has also resumed the
performance OF the conditions OF it's contract aud the
Tool Company goes with its business.
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A CERTIFIED CHECKS MIsHAP.

In September, 1874, noted swndler, son Of pro-
lessor OF Massachusetts college, under the pscu-
donyrn OF f. W. Frothingham called at tho establish
OF stcinway Sons, piano makers, and pur-
chased second hand piano for $500. Mr. Steinway's
salesman reported that the party had been there be-
fore bargaining tor the article and recommended that
the sale should be made. rockingham represented
that he a member of q New London firm and in
payment OF the piano presented draft for $685. pur-
porting TO be drawn to his credit by bank OF New
London, Conn, the Marine National Bauk of this
city. rockingham gave IN his own handwriting the
shipping directions Tor the piano. presented the $S25
draft and received IRON Mr. Steinway check Tor the
amount OF the drat-s40o Hardly halt hour
elapsed after the transaction when Mr. Steinway dis
covered he had been grossly dcirauded that tho New
London draft had been raised from $40 to $S25, the
original sum having been obliteratcd by chemicals.
Thercupon Mr. Stelnway fastened 10 the Bank Of the
Metropolis, which his check drawn to stop pay
mcnL He too late however, to prevent the whole
evil for, although payment had been refused Tor want
OF identification, the cashier had certified the check.
With this ccrtication rockingham fastened TO Patcr
son. and through the aid OF person there who ident
fed HIM, under his las Of Frothnghr m, drew the
amount .. Steinway's check Subsequently the whole
fraud was discovered and rockingham convicted
ut the General Sessions, under his real name OF f. W.
Sterns Tor forgery and sentenced TO six years In the
Staic Prison. Tho present action is brought by the
New Jersey Bank against the Bank Of the Metrop lis
for their loss IN paying the check the certCtion
OF SAID bank. Tho defence put IN rs that the check
being IN false name there was 10 title on IL the
payec being fictitious parsonage, the certificate OF tho
payment, and the plaintiffs, having paid the check
without sufficient care could not recover. Judge
Sheridan, in Marine Court Part 2 heard long argu-
ment on the points presented rcscrving his decision
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THE GERMAN SAYINGS BANK TAXES.

THE GERMAN SAVINGS BANK TAXES
The government has instituted an action against the
German Savings Bank OF this city to taxes
amounting to $50 0oo claimed to be due by that nsii
tuition The period covered by the alleged evasion OF
the tax now claimed is IRON January l. 1866, till De-
cember 81 1870 This time the bank held in their pos
session certain undistributed sums and certain sums
made or added during the several years the surplus
or contingent funds Of the said savings bank to the
amount OF 5000 600 apportoned for each year. and
on the sum for each year the defendants became sub
jcct to and liable TO pay tax OF I'VE per cent making
the aggregate OF 1000 For the pay ment u
this tax alleged that the defendants became liable
10 penalty of i've cent together with interest
thereon at the rate OF one per cent per MONTH and FUR
ther that the defendants had failed to render the AS
Assistant Assessor OF Internal Revenue list
return containing true and faithful account OF the
amount undstributed or other sums so had but had
wholly neglected to do so, and that the defendants
thereby became liable to penalty Of hfty per cent TO
the SAID amount OF tax due and unpaid, aggregatng
In full TO the amount claimed, $50 000
The defence sets up the oil the
now repealed Income tax which the claim OF the
government Is partly founded, the ground Of lis
non III Uniformity. The question thus involved is very
important TO the constitutional restrictions on
the powers Of Congress 10 levy taxes The defence
maintains that the clause OF the constitution requiring
That all Duties mposts and e1cesses shall be uni
FORM nulliles Income lax that having been held
10 be excise because the Income tax violates the law
OF uniformity in many respccts--in making exemptions
In the case Of persons dong business as corporation
aud persons carrying on the same business as corpora
ton, aud also between ordinary citizens ana persons
dwelling communities like the Shakers and the
Oneida Community and between persons living as ono
family and the same living separate families. This
point cannot have much effect since the Income
tax has been repealed except far as the present case
against the German Savings Bank Is concerned, and The
rcei IL would afford against the claims oil the govern
and other similar still pending IN the
courts. The on Tor argument Yesterday
before Judge Shpman the United states circuit
Court, Mr. Lewis Sanders appearing for the bank and
Mr.. Sherman tor tho United states.
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UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON. April !, 1876.
Tho following cases were argued yesterday
No 100. Branch OF al. and tho South Carolina Rail-
road Company City Council OF Charleston, and No
200 Appeal from the Circuit Court for the district OF
South carolna.-Thc question in these is, what
property, II any, OF the South Carolina Railroad Com
pany within tho limits OF the city OF Charleston is
exempt from taxation The Court below held that tho
dcpots workshops and other buildings erected by tho
company upon the lands acquired from the south Caro-.
lima Canal and Railroad Company taxable and that
the tracks and side tracks within the city limits re-
placed since lS43 and used Tor tho accommodation OF
the united system OF roads under its control
able only pro tanto. From ths decree both parties APP
peal. contcnding that II Is not with the
operation OF the various State laws. Mctsrath Con-
nor Tor appellants, y. g. Corbin TOR City Council
49, Marker 4 Co. CT al Langley 4 Co. ct al
Appeal from the Circuit Court o the Southern district
OF south Carolina general question presented Ia
this case Is as TO the distribution OF "a fund in court
realized from the sale of certain will property and
bought by the appcccs The decree that Lang
Icy X Co having, BY their mortgages, the prior and
paramount lien on the property, right Upon tho
fund derived from the sale complete as tho
land Itself, and that they entitled TO be paid in
fun out OF the purchase money before any other
creditors. From this decision the other creditors APP
peal Presley Lord aud Inglcsby for appellants; H.
Miles, for appelle,s.
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fne action grows out Of an alleged failure on the part
o. Inc defendants 70 supply sufficient means to receive
latter company Tho plaintiff claims 20 have suffered
damages by this negec the OF the defendant TO
the amount Of $3.50 600 for which judgment IL sought
IN tho answer IL Is set forth that full settlement has
pecn made and that the plaintiffs have hiled 10 ulnI
the terms OF their confracf
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COURT OF APPEALS.

-
In the Court Of Appeals to-day the following bust
ness transacted
Van woert vs. The Albany and Susquchanna Railroad
company-upon motion and consent inis cause was
ordered the next calendar at date OF ding tho
turn.
Bradner VS. Coit-Motion to dism,sa Hand for
motion, and A. J. Parker opposed.
Sprague VS.. Western Union Telegraph Company
Motion TO dismiss submitted.
Ross Hurd.-Moton to place cause on calendar
Crosby vs.. Crans-Motion to dismiss submitted
APPEALS PROM ORDERS.
No. 4. People ex rel David c. Woof defendant In
error. Aaron Jacobs plaintiff in crror-Samucl J.
Crooks for appellant; respondent submitted.
No 33Q People OK rel. Lucy L. Dcvlin, respondent,
VS. Thomas b. Astcn and others, assessors, &c, appel
lants-Argued by William NJ Evarts for appellants and
by Charles T. Miller Tor respondent
No $40. People. &c, rel William ID. Mott, rc-
sponden,, The Board OF Supervisors, &C, appel
lants-Argued by jacob J. Werner for appellants; A.
No 347. Edgar NJ Birdsall appellant, Charles
Strawbridge, respondent --Argued by D. Morris for
respondent Submitted for appellant
Nos. $40, 1885, $50, 357 and 35S People, OK rel
James N. c. Tyler. appellant vs. Andrew Fl. Green
and others. respondents, and four other CAUSES
Argued cause by Hugh /. Cole for appellants !;
by James A. Dering for respondents
Nos. 35l and 352 People rel Stevens Hoyt
by NJ A. Fowler Tor appellant and John Il. Bergen for
respondent
Tho following decisions wero handed down In the
Court OF Appeals to-day
Motion for rcargument denied, with SO costs-Os-
born Kccch.
Motion 10 dismiss appeal granted, with $40 COSTS
Gderslcevc Is. Dixon
Writ OF error quashcd without costs-Pcoplc rcL
Donovan Conner.
Judgment afirmed-Dolan va. The People, Carpenter
VS.. The People
Order II General Term reversed and order of Special
Term Affirmed with costss-People cx rel. Schonck
vs.. Green.
Order reversed and proceedings RENTED to Supreme
Court with directions TO hear and determine the
peal upon the mcris-in re City Of Buffalo TO cx-
tend canal
order OF General Term reversed and judgment OF
Special Term affirmed with costs-The people cx rel
New York Dispcnsary VS. Green.
Order reversed and motion dcniod, with costs
The people rel. Ruggles Chapman.
Judgment affirmed, with costs-Iill vs.. the N. Y.
c. and g. Railroad; Bruncr VS. Meigs: Cochin vs.
the n. Y. c. and q. Railroad; Roulston Bccar vs.
Flucs Mascot the Del and q. Railroad; the People
ro- tho Pacific Mail steamship Company VS.. tho
Commissioner of Taxes, sc. Mitchell the n. Y e.
aud C. Railroad the People r0l. the Female Acad
euiy the Commissioner OF Taxes
Judgment reversed aud trial granted, costs to
abide the cvcnt-Scholcy Mumiord Cordell vs.
The n. Y. c. aud g. Railroad
order affirmed. with cosls-Swit Prouy.
Order affirmed. without costs either party In this
Court--Thc People rel McKown Green.
CALENDAR
Nos 6O I3i I33 ia fa5 LA J2o and 1i1
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Mr.. Charles r. Strong was, motion Of defendants
counsel, appointed referee by Judge Gilbert in the
Supreme Court yesterday 10 tako testimony and TO re-
port the matter OF the suit Of tho Pacific Matt Steam
shp Company Va The Union Pacific Railroad Comnans.
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RIVAL SLEEPING CAR SUITS.

bill OF complaint for injunction and relief has been
1led in tho United States Circuit Court this district
by George ~ Pullman, of the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany, against Webster Wagner, OF the Wagner Palace
Car Company. The bill forth great length all
the usual grounds Of complaint such cascs-that
complainant first originated and started the
question: extending the business and expanding large
OF money the work. that certain patent rights
the construction of said had been secured by
them great cost and outlay and were now owned by
said Pullman: that the company had agreements with
OF important lines OF railroads through
the United States and the Dominion OF Canada for
running their cars upon the several lines WIN the
New York Central road the company never had any
such agreement; but, and herein lies the cause Of
complaint, that they gave To the defendant Wagner.
President Of the New York Central Sleeping Car Com
pany, who had the exclusive right OF furnishing sleep
ing the road, oral PERMISSION TO use The
inventions there owned and controlled by them they
alege in the construction Of TOUR cars to be run on
road Wagner agreeing that four OF the Pull
Company should also run on the road, to cousti-
tutc line from Chicago to New York. Oiher agree
mcnts TO run equal shares were entered into be-
tween the compliments and defendants; that subse-
these agreements the defendants introduced
their sleeping cars oncr lines OF roads constructed
the patent principles OF the complainants cars
without agreement or any permission so TO do, to tho
great dctrment loss and injury OF the complanans.
And therefore the injunction is asked for to restrain
the defendant and his agents others under him
petualy from directly indirectly using construct
ing sleeping containing or embodyng any OF the
patents claimed by the complainant. The prom
ises TO be of long litigation and OF consequent
profit to the members OF the legal profession engaged
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COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Recorder Hnckett
THE OLD, OLD GAME.

THE OLD, OLD GAME.
John De Bigot, young French Cansdian, strange TO
tho city, walking through West street his way
the steamboat Tor Boston, tho 2st OF last month
when he was accostcd by a strange man who entered
into conversation with him. While they talking
. third came up, slapped the strange man afore
said the shoulder, and informing him that ''his
baggage was safe demanded ayncnt its transport
tation Tho stranger thrust his hand into his pocket
and found he had money except number Of $40
gold pieces one of which he asked the young Can
adian to oblige him ny changing Bigot, Fastening 10
comply with the request, drew from his pocket all the
money he had, amounting TO $40 in greenoacks The
from his hand, and the two men ran off, While they
dividing the booty officer Dennis J. Fogart APP
pcarcd upon the scene and arrested the pretended
porter, who gave his John More, and who at
tempted TO throw away his share Of the spoil, $685.
Upon his person were found about dozen brass pieces
IN imitation OF gold eagles The prisoner was tried
before Recorder Hacket yesterday and the jury found
him guilty without leaving their seats Tho Court
sentenced him confinement in the State Prison
i've years.
STEALING A RoGUE's DIRECTORY.
John II. Daily called at tho house Of Mira Joseph
Waters No AL West Forty third street, the night
OF March IL and told the that her had
sent him three books which he described
Tho articles we're delivered to him and he departed.
Mrs. Waters learned Of the transaction for the first
time when she returned. DAILY was subsequently ar
rested charge OF obtaining goods by false pre-
fences. While lying in the Tombs ne sent note to
the District Attorney stating that as Mrs Waters had
declined to tell the Of the books he obtained he
would do so himself He declared that two years ago
Mrs Waters and himself formed part Of gang engaged
In the sawdust business and the books IN question
tanned list OF all the merchants and others through
the country who had written to them for queer"
The prisoner arraigned yesterday, and, pleading
guilty obtaining goods by false prctcnccs sent
to tho Pcnitcntiary Tor sixty days.
FALSE FRIEND.
Louis Dc La sanc, Of No. rs Park street, was con-
victed Of stealing 500 worth OF property from the
room or hts friend Joseph Olivier, OF No So Laight
street. on the night OF February l. He sent 10
State Prison Tor three and half years.
STORE HOUSE RoBBER SENTENCED.
John Regain who, with Charles Magu're stole $751;
worth Of property from tho house of Henry 1.
Freeman. No. los Washington street, tho night Of
March Is pleaded guilty. and was sent TO State Prison
Tor eighteen months.
FIVE YEARS FOR RoBBINo HAT RACK.
Charles Williams, OF No. 327 West Forticth street.
entered the house OF Dr. Joseph H. Howe. No ~ West
Twenty fourth street, by OF false key the
night OF March H. and stole $3.50 worth Of coats and
hats from the hall rack He pleaded guilty yesterday,
and sentenced to i've years in State Prison.
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HE LOST AN EYE.

Frederick Kcnkcn, diminutivc twelve year ord
urchn climbed the witness stand yesterday In the
Special Sessions and in fearful accents related how
Michael Owens, bigger boy, hac Knocked him down
and Int him with a stone.
s.Did he hit you with a stone 2" asked the Court
ayes, sr.n sobbingly replied Frederick; "he hit me
on the forehead, and knocked my eye out
knocked your eye out" cried Justice wandc In
horricd accents. sIet me it,"
s'Oh, II wasn't my own eye; IL was glass one. I"
ssOhi' said the Justice, that's u, is It."
Owens sent 70 the House OF Refuge.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

PEsSr-NoRrnRur Friday, March 81, At the
residence OF the BRIDES sister, by the Rev. Fuller
HENRY Q. PENNY to Miss ELLA daughter Of d. b North
rup, Esq, all Of this city. No cards
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from the Trust Company he received the order from
Mr.. Peckham, to the company OF which he was attor-
ney 10 deliver the money and bonds; the balance OF
the money and OF the bonds he has spent and
on thai on hand Mrs Burke has placed an injunction
The further hearing adjourned 10 Thursday next
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-29
TIE Hoppsrs at.w ok

ST. PAul. July 2s- Terrible de-
vastat,ons Of grasshoppers have been
progressing in the western borders OF
this state, but though many farmers
hnve lest everything, the loss IL not
As YET vide spread. The Pioneer.
Press says:
a graet part Of the region west Of,
and including Jackson county to
eastern Dakota, and south through
northwestern Iowa is covered with
the devourinR hpsts and our reports
indicate that the entire crops Of tha,
region are being swep. away aud that
many Of the discouraged settlers are
temporarily leaving We record the
sad f.ct,as u matter Of news which i,
would be useless folly TO attempt
to conceal, for il might as we'll be un-
derstood now that the northwestern
ststes have got TO fight these grass
hoppers to death.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-29
No. 49,.
On December 18th. from ST. Louis, vii.
son said he wrote the president the follow

On December 18th. from ST., Louis vii.
son said he wrote the president the follow.
ing
Nv Dsor P4esIdeat Pardon me for
uouoiing YOU 10 read The enclosed cl piping
from Yesterday mornings Chicago Tribune.
! might, under ordinary, circumstances be
quite cnn'en. to let the matter res, wher.
Woods explanation leaves II and TO p.r.
MT That gentleman and Hon. C.
IS. Far@cll 10 settle their own
differences in their own way
In view however. Of The many misstaie
ments In relatran TO myself that have reach
ed yon, aud Of the fac, that did not care
TO. 60 into the matter with reporter.
wish 10 say TO you that the whole story OF
Mr. Far*ell, as it relates TO me, is utterly
aud unaualttietfly false.. II i, comes In your
wsy. viii be obliged il yon will show this
to hr. FurNell, IL i,e has been at you with
his complaint against me will take 1t as
= favor II you will cal! his attention to my
anA,'.ieF he situation here and At -Ghica-
60 seems To he satisfactory II return 10
v ashiiig'ou tonight With great rcspec,
Vnnr Irend, BLuFoRD WILSON.
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FIRES,
AT GRAND RAplbS.

DsrRou, July 49, "A. Grand RA
pists this morning s@stfe btoke- out IN
the rear of Botsford block, and soon
reached the upper stories of Lyons
and Botsford's block, che lower stories
OF which are used AS stores and the
upper stories rs Offices and sleeping
rooms. The Buildings were deluged
with waller, confnng the FIRE to the
upper part, but greatly damaging the
goods below. Loss probably $50 900,
mostly by water. The amount Of in-
sursnce not known. A Young man
named Edward Parish, who occupied
u sleeping rson in-the upper story,
s,ltfocated. His room mate, G. "a.
Thompson, operator Of the w 10.
telegraph Office, y as SO badly burned
about the face and hesd before he was
rescued, that he cannot live. rvY
AT ALBANY.s s s#
AfpasY, judy % s.@i'. d. Derrick &
Cos hay press factory WAS burned
this morning. Loss about fifty thou
sand dollars.
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vote for president and. Vice prssiaen,

vote for president and Vice president
was passed.
The senate thea resumed consider
alton OF the Usage Indian BILL. and
the amendment Of Allison WAS agreed
10, rs was The subslitnte, Of Wright
for the eighth section in regard to the
payment Of attorneys fees. The qucs-
tion then occurred on the motion ol
Edmunds to strike out the 9Th section
of the bill.as perfected by Wright
and Allison. II was agreed to; yeas %;
nays III.
Mr. Ingalls, moved to amend 80 ss
to provide thar the price Of land shall
be *l,25 per acre inste.d Of tl.40
Agreed 10. Pending discussion the
senate adjourned until Monday.
Mo....
The consideration Of the Platt-
Goode contested election case contin
ued. - W.. t@s YrA
Discussion W:s continued until two
o'clock, when vote Was taken on the
resufutiiUu reported the minority
that Goode, the sitting member. was
entitled to the seat Adopted. Yeas,
1885 nays. 80. u aas3 81
The second vote.reqnired by par.
liamentary law was taken, and result.
ed in the adoption OF the minority re.
port; yeas lQ5, nays 81. Mr.. Abbot,
who was declared elected over Frost,
was then sworn in, and took his seat.
The bill 10 III mogc the charge OF
desertion from Nelson Taf4ny, OF The
25.h Massachusetts volunteers, wss
takentup andpsssed, !, nnvsshstsnding
the prcsidcntssyeto. s sg
M, ReadslI, sIsos. N ~ lpssace
cosna,stte n. tlss niitsry ! NV
bill, submitted the report Of the com
mittee ON said bill, (which was adopt
ed. IS
The house then proceeded 10 the
consideration of the reports Of the
committee on naval aft .irs. After q
speech by Mr.. Lewis in support OF
the majority report the matter went
over witheut action, and the house
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POLITICAL
REPUBLICAN STATE TICK KIT.

LITTLE Rock, July 2s-The repub
licani state convention adjourned to-
day. The following were the names
for state officers: Governor, A w
Bishop; secretary Of statc, w. L.
Copeland, (colorcd) treasurer, A. A
9. Rogers /; audi.or, J r.. Berry i ~
tofney general, j. h.3A. Pierce The
resolattons indnrse the republican na-
tional convention nominees aud de-
clare the party worthy of support
The denounce the present state gov
eminent and invita- the. co operation
OF LIBERAL democratic.
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tew Ycrls lulY ss

NV f'fK.Jusy s5
f.ors- Flour in good demand
WntAr~ Fair demand aud higher; No q Mil.
wsak-e. a3a1ss, No, do, ssoes,; so2, Chicago.
so4tlos;Se dc, y59Ts winter received, wes,
/, rn, ,56,loo
B.'ins--So Sominsly unchanged
Rrs-Dp!i, 5odtW
Com Shade drner high mixed and yellow
wessern D1s.
oATs-' steady, modeia e d-,nand, western mix
IA and state 3oSl.l
kdas Heavy. western lsfi1s
Msar Poak Lower la4dsip.5os
LAsp-Dall. easier prime steam II ioa1il io,.
Bt'frsa- Heavy western. iass43.
Wuisas--Sts sdy liz.