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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15

day night policemen at the corner Of Ram
part and Girod streets noticed man en-
Rineering o wheelbarrow in which was q
sewing machine. As the hour was not q
good one for rolling one.wheeled buggies
loaded with such property, the man was
taken to prison. He endeavored to explain
that somebody Ut the corner Of Carondelet
and Peydrss streets had hired him to take
the machine somewhere. The owner can
secure her property ct police headquarters
He says his name is George Reed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15

BEFORE CoMMIssIoNER S0UTHwoRrH.-
Twenty regular afidavits were made before
this United States official yesterday against
persons who arc supposed to be aliens and
who have attempted to register or have
registered contrary to law.
Charles Gaines, tenth ward, was arrested
for attempting to fraudulently obtain .
registration paper.
Joseph Borsope. sixth ward, was mp for .
like offense.
Mr.. B. McGrady was before the court for
depriving Peter Needmire of his right to
register.
Louis Grouped, employed on the steam
ship St. Leuis, was taken in for robbing .
passenger Of 500.
The carpenter of the Spanish ship Fiji
teenth of March was arrested fer having
smuegled rum, cigars and tobacco. When
Q deputy marshal went to the vessel to
serve the warrant, the master, or person
who acted in that capacity, fatty refused to
permit it to be served, but after time the
alleged offender was given up.
The commissioner decided that person
holding q regularly issued naturalization
paper could not be questioned back of that
document by = supervisor or assistant gu
pervisor of registration, according to q
United States Supreme Court decision,
Spratt vs. Spratt.
None of t1ese cases were examined YES
terday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15

EvAD1NG THE LAw.-While one of the
private market keepers was in prison tor
contempt of court, one of his friends took
charge of the market and kept it open as
usual, vainly supposing that such . course
would circumvent the court, but just a.
soon q the second offender, Wischer, was
sentenced to remain in prison ten days for
the offense, he began to see where the laugh
came in. If anybody else wishes to try the
experiment there are abundant opportuni-
fiaa
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15
EUGBNE WAGGAMAN.
se9 l6 oc1l Civil Sheriff Of the Parish of Orloana
The City Of New Orleans W. William H.
Hogan.

- of orleans, No 3549-By virtue Of a writ Of
Teri faciss to me directed BY the honorable the
Superior District Court for the parish Of Orleans,
in the above entitled cause fer city taxes of 1876
will proceed to sell at public auction, 1T the
Merchants and AnctiOneers Exchange, Royal
street, between Canal and Customhouse streets.
in the Second District Of this city, ON WEDNES-
DAY. October II. 1876, at twelve o'clock NJ, the
following described property, to wit
the Fourth District of this city, in square number
one hundred and fifty, bounded by Camp, Third,
Magazne and Fourth streets de.isnatea as lots
inches ON Camp street, by one hundred and twen-
ty.seveu feet in depth.
Seized in the above suit
Terms-Cash on the spot
EUGENE wAGGAMAN
Is nell Civil Sheriff Of he ParisIf Of Orlaana
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EUGENE WA66AMAN,
sells % 30 aul7 Civil Sheriff of the Parish OfOrleans
Tho City Of New Orleans ". !. J. Marion.

The City Of New Orleans vs.. j. j. Marion.
CUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans. 40. SO. 747.-By virtue of q writ Of
Superior District Court for the parish Of Orleans in
the above entitled cause, for city taxes Of 1875
will proceed to sell at public auction, at the Mer.
between Canal and Cust0mhouse streets, in the
Second District of this city, SATURDAY. October
7. 1876. at twelve O'clock NJ, the following de-
scribed property, to wit
4 OBTAIN Tor or GROUND. situated in the
First District of this city. in equare number one
Ersto and Thala streets, designated - lot number
six. measuring forty-tw0 feet on AnnuncistiOn
street. BY ono hundred and eixty-thr feet On one
line and one hundred and forty.eight feet on tho
other line in depth.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-CNsh on the spot.
EUGENE wAGGAMAN,
ee5 is OCT Civil Sheriff of the Parish Of OFleanS
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xbr Superintendent Of Public Edascatio,
WILLIAM G. BROWN.
For Members of COn0ress

First District WILLIAM N. BURWELL
Second District-HENRY C. DIBBLE.
Third District-CHESTER B. DARRALL
Fourth District-GEORGE L. SMITH.
Fifth District-J. EDWARDS LEONARD
Sixth District E. NASH.
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Local Intelligence.

An association called the Mechanics' and
Wofkingmen's Association called for Q
mass meeting in Lafayette square last night
to pronounce against ''the smalgamatien of
that association with the Southern Repub-
Ncans," but somehow the members did not
got to the centre, - but single lamp was
seen lighted ON the platform after dark,
and that specimen was placed there by An
intelligent newsboy. No reason was given
why tho meeting did not take place, but it
IL supposed the interested parties got mixed
up in the political club parade last night.
However, the world still revolves.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15
EUGENE WAGGAMAN
sells Fl Is Civil Sheriff Of the Parish of OrleanA

Louis FIX VI. Mrs. Casherine 8eibort,
wife Of Christi. an Blass, ct 81.
EIFTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
Il Of Orleans. No. 76l7.-By virtue of . writ Of
seizure and sale to me directed by the honorable
the Fifth District Court for the parish Of Orleans
in the above entitled cause, win proceed to sell
At public auction, At the Merchants and Auction.
GERS Exchange, Royal street, between Canal and
CustOmhouse streets. in the Second District of
this city. on TUESDAY, October IT, 1876, at twelve
o'clock NJ. tho following described property, to
wit
LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings
and Improvements thereon, and spp1Itsnanees
thereunto belonging, situated in the Third DIS
trct Of this city, designated BY the number seven,
in the square bounded by Claiborne, Dereigny. La
haype and Lapey rouse streets, on plan drawn by
L. II. Pile. surveyor dated March 81 1858, and de-
posted in the ofce of 4. Bouny. notary public in
this city; which lot measures thirtyone feet eleven
inches five lines front on Claiborne treet, BY .
depth of one hundred and six feet six lines, be.
tween parallel lines. Which property was pur.
chased by Jacob Arnold, in his lite lme from Pierre
Auguste Bonnet, by act passed before Jacob Drey
Ious notary public in this city. on the tenth Of An
gust, 1871.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15
EUGENE WAG0AMAN
se2 16 oc5 Civil Sheriff Of the Parish of Orleaus

Metropolitan Lean, Savings and Pledge
Bank ". Mrs.. Catherine Colbert and John
Ponstein.
0UPkRIOE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
- Orleans, No. q, 882-By virtue of an alias writ
Of feri fscas to me directed by the honorable the
Superior District Court for the parish Of Orleans
In the above entitled cause, will proceed to sell
at public auction, on UANDAY, September 26, 1876
at nalf past ten O'Clock A. NJ, at my warehouse,
Nos. 20 and IS Orleans street. between Royal aud
Bourbon Streets in the Second District 0sthis city
TWO LOOKING-GLASSES AND ONE CLOCK
Seized in the above suit a. belonging to defend
ant, Cattle rive Colbert, wife Of Conrad Miller.
Terms-Cash ON the spot
E6GEns wAGaAMAN.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15

DEMOCRATIC SUPERvIsORs.-The follow
ing appointments were made yesterday:
Orleans parish-W. j. Grady, third ward,
vice G. J. Daley, resigned.
Pointe C0upee-Mortimer Thompson.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15

For Attorney General.
WILLIAM HI. HUNT.
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The City of New Orleans vs.. Mrs. Ann
McGuinn, widow Of Henry McGuinn.

EUGENE WAGGAMAN,
au15 rs sells Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15
Tho City of New Orleans W. Claire
BOurgeau

nils &c sells Civil Sheriff of the Parish OF Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15
The City OF New Orleans VI. Patrick
TeGgert.


so7 Is oc8 Civil Sheriff Of the Parish Of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15
The City Of New Orleans W. Patrick
CreAgh.

HCUBNB WA00AM8Us
seq is ocl1 Civil Sheriff ef the Parish Of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-15
The City of New Orleans VS.. Edgar
Hincks.
CNnPERIQR DISTRICT CQIIRT FOR THE PARISH


se2 l6 0c5 Civil Sheriff of the Parish Of Orleans.
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The City Of Now Orleans, W. Bride Fl.
guerOA

WA00AM2N,
seS l6 OCT Civil Sheriff of the Parish Of Orieane
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
THE BRAZILIAN MAIL.

Yesterday the Brazilian corvette Niethcroy, which
has been stationed on the Battery Dom Pedros
arrival, took her departure for home The Brazilian
Consul General in this city, D. Mendonza, offered the
ONCE authorities last week send United States
mail by the corvette, and yesterday afternoon the
mails and wspapers aboard the Consul signing
Tor them The mails carried away from the Post
Oftcc by a detachment Of the crew, handsomely uni
formed under au officer Of the Nieheroy In copver-
sation with Assistant Postmaster Pearson he said -
''Heavcn knows when We shall have the
next mail for Brazil The English line, 10
which the Nellie Martin belongs, SO irregulsrly
that do not consider 1t regular line. The Nellie
Martin was have started about fortnight ago. but
the departure was postponed, and have heard that
the said vessel in tho hands OF deputy sheriff
Tor $40, 900 coal debt Lcttors principally
sent to Brazil via England. II 10 much to be hoped
regular mail line Brazil will shortly bc eslab
lshed. The mails on the Netheroy sixteen bsgs,
six Of which for Rio Janelro, two for Para for
Pcrnambuco two Tor Bahia, one for the United States
squadron and three bags OF official United States de-
spatchcs for legations There only eleven registered
letters and $500 ordinary letters. There also .
quantity Of newspapers,
The Nietheroy carries back to Brazil quantity Of
articles obtained by tho Emperor and Empress while In
this country.
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Duncan c. McMillen, editor and publisher Of The
Kingston Press, at Kingston, N Y, filed petition in
voluntary bankruptcy, yesterday In the clerks ONCE
OF the United Safes District Court OF this city. HIS
debts amount about Ooo the largest creditor being
Daniel Bradbury, $4,000, the Postmaster OF Kingston
His assets consist OF the presses, type, &C. valued At
81 5CO and due for subscriptions &C., ST. 200
Mcssrs B Weber, @. Eckhardt and Benner Brothers
creditors OF Bohnenkamp Sossau, uphosterers at No.
1l62 Broadway, have nled petition IN bankruptcy to
ilrm are in the hands Of Jacob Hafner TO whom they
made an assignment
schedule was died yesterday in tho case Of the re-
cont assignment OF Arnod Flesh, David Flesh and
Julius Miller constituting the firm OF A. d. Fiesh Il
CO., to Joseph Francis Mccoy. The liabilities are
stated as $57, 139 40 Nominal assets, $35, 7l6 Oa
Real assets $l9 243 Sc
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
ALLEGED FRAUD.

Considerable excitement has been occasionet in
Morrstown in consequence of a charge preferred
against Mr.. j. H. TaImadge, we'll known Presbyterian
church member to the effect that he has been, with
others, carrying on a sharp practice game fleeing
New Workers and others to the extont OF about
$4,000. On Saturday the Sheriff broke into his place
aud seized essential oils Talmadge stoutly re-
sisted and threatens suit against the Sheriff lor
damages A large number Of New York creditors are
ciamorous TOR bills Mahlon Newton, of Chatham,
loses $1,000, and George Hedden, Of Morristown,
g., OO0
Sheriff Freeman, accompanied by several Of the New
York creditors visited different parts Of the county
Saturday where IL suspected goods were secreted
but found nothing Where most OF the goods IL q
mystery. One truck load valued at $00 900 at least
which left New York, hvs been Traced as far as New
ark, where all trace of II was lost The whole amount
OF the goods bought and shipped away within few
months Will reach between $75 600 and $lOO, ,0O0 II 10
stated IN Morristown.
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
DON CARLOS IN WALL STREET.

About half past twelve O'Clock yesterday Don Carlos
pa:d visit the New York Stock and Gold exchanges,
and was received by the brokers with thusasm. He
was ushered into tho Presidents prior to his ap
pearancc upon tho floor Mr. Brayton Ives, one Of the
Governing Committee introduced the royal visitor in.
formally to many gentlemen. The manner Of doing
business explained to him, and he seemed to be
much Interested III all that he saw. Don Carlos was
dressed IN dark clothing light material and seemed
be the simple, unaffected gentleman he has before
been described in tho HERALD He conversed IN
French 1uently with many gentlemen, and then re-
paired to the Gold Room. where the brokers hocked
about HIM with great curiosity but At time trans
cendng tho bounds OF dccorum.
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
REMOVAL OF CASTLE GARDEN.

Last night crowded meeting OF the principal tax
payers and citizens OF the First was held at the
stuttgarter Hof No "a Greenwich street, TO protest
against the removal of tho emgrant landing depot from
present site Castle Garden recently proposed
IN the Board OF Aldermen. The meeting was presided
over by Captain.J. II. Fascher.
Several speeches were made, resolutions condemna-
tory Of the removal OF the depot adopted ana
a committee appointed to present a petition 10 the
Aldermen asking them TO retain the emigrant depot in
It's pres sent pluce
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
JERSEY JAIL BIRDS.

In the Court Of Special Sessions Jersey City yes
tcrday the following prisoners were sentenced John
Farrell larceny, six months; George Ross larceny.
three months; Henry sicgel assault and battery. SIX
months; Emil Miller breaking and entering one
year John Meyer and Henry krollman larccny one
year; Nate Egau assault and battery, two months
Lizzie Campbell, professional thief, two years and
six months; Ellen JACK sou larceny thrce months. .
Herman LANCE larceny, three months
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
MANGLED ON THE RAIL.

william Mead, an employe on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, whose legs were cut OF by locomotive the
Washington street crossing on Saturday, died ycster-
day at ST. Francis Hospital Coroner cannon empan-
clled jury and will hold INQUEST
The New York herald., 1876-07-25

DROWNING ACCIDENT.

Julia Grady, aged eight years. residing at No IA Gar
nett street, BROOKLYN, Tell into the river on Sunday
evening and was drowned before assistance could be
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
CORONER'S CASE.

Coroner wol,man yesterday held an inquest In the
case OF Rosa Capcll, who was run over by car No %
Of Grand Street Railroad, July 4 The Jury rsz.
dered verdict Of accidental death
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
COAsrWIsE srEAMsHIp,.

AtOKGAN's NEW iORn w oKLEANs AND
wi Texas stesmshipsAi.1Ikks will frou pier SO
North River saturday. July -. at y NJ. New
leans direct ranserrin Texas freight there Morgsn
Logsans and texas Railroad Tor Mo Civ thence per
Murgsns steamers 10 Texas ports Through bills adns
signed 10 all point on the Missss River Mobile, Caves
ton Indsnols Corpus Christi hcckport. Braros santiago.
Brownsvs and TO all points on the Galveston Harrisburg
aud Antonio. Houston AM Texas Central.
tionsl and Hrcst Northern Texas Pacific and Trans
mental Hroada FsiEhts tor 81 MArys aud Fulton landed
a. kc, kpOrt
gherage and channel dues Corpus Christi and Baros
Santiago at the expense and isk Of couiguce.
Insurance can be cfected under open pclicy Of C. A.
Whitney Co to New orleans per cent TO Texas ports
y per cent. For freight further Information apply
CHARLES A. WHITNEY CO., Agents; Office, pier 30
North River
The New York herald., 1876-07-25

tributed $40 900 toward the expenses OF General
Grants election. Was tina, bribe? Was II because
that that he was alter ward sent as Minister 10 Eng
landf Judge Black concluded his argument at hall
past four when the Senate sitting as court &c, ao-
iourned.
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
AT REDUCTION IN RATES VIA
Central Vermont Railroad.

To Montreal and return only $5 to Quebec return
80; also tickets 10 the Wbe. Francona and Mansfield
Mountains via this popular rou at rrenty reduced
for sale in all principal hotels ticket offices
Broadway where seats and berths in sleeping
secured WM. =. SMITH, Agent
NEW YORK To MONTREAL AND RETURN FOR
~ $40 70 by rail all the Sl3 by Citizens line OF
soambo is to roy thence by those favore lines the Troy
and Boston and Vermont Central railroads. tickets good
until September J. For farther particulars apply iti.
zens' line Office pier 80 North River Overns express
office 63 West 3sd ST and No Houston corner Broad
way. asd at St Charles Hotel Gas Broadway.
The New York herald., 1876-07-25

BY the MORNING EXCURSION over
fosr hours stay at the Beach.
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
DENNSYLvANIA RAILROAD
GREAT TRUNK LINE

PEYNsYLvANIA RtiLeeAb
AND rSiFE6 fFs1T sfHiEs TSnNk xAit hlAh ROUTE.
Trains leave Sew York via Deabressss and Corslands
rxprsss isr arsSurs ri,,.aqrg the we,. ard south,
p SUNDAY. 5 ana 81 r NJ ''o A' anu ''o
Fog a, Cory and Erie and
For baltimore. Washington the south Limited ". ash
Ss, :, N % ssvs nn WIsnas'en taopM Reg
Espsss for rhnadclehis 7:an $40. 81 A. M. 2:so
a,Sa .pd j. A ."a saaa., II s' L. a
s, ss2 ssa r%rs"; @ and
an g and Se,aTsrs e.ys s 0sD.sHn aspS'
For ,r"s e Sswsrs Ksassn R"hyay Princeton rcn
points, see local sc6edu All ticket Offices.
ras " y o rssa aSi SS ."S ass
si1Ssy Ms'ins''s saaa. an ,%efs fh. &
ae!phia o $40 $50 ie:o. Il ~ ii -. NJ. ai0,
andsy s $40 10 io:lo 81 4 "aa a u 50 !" and m
rIese. Offices a2e and 90 broadway. No. A.or House.
1adssr ins sS. S. m Snd SIr X as ' j SG Court
place. pHs Jersey c' iIs"' Boyp nsSs os mo- :
FRANK Tnossos. General Manager
pHILADELPnIA VIA LONG BRANCH AND THE
New Jersey southern eai road Fare lower than by
York rom per Norh ver foo, Rector = a Now oy
Lens srsaeh and sesbrigh &e 80 a NJ Tor Philade.
sso for for rhsdfhghi, LGns sfsgsa aud rgsser.own
s:s via freight boat and passenger train io Ions
Branch sundays $3.50 A. NJ tor Long Branch returning at
5PM W. :. sNkDkN, q. N.
CToNINGroN LINE FOR BOSTON
Steamer. RHODE ISLAND aud NAREAGAxsErr. from
rier 81 North river foot o. Jay ST ats p NJ
Providence Line,
vf loot piIs place Steamships
CARATOGA.-THE MOST POPULAR AND DIRECT
- route is by the splendid OF Peoples Line
River at r. NJ Great rcduction In fare by excursion
teketsto Albany, Saratoga aud Montreal
TfCKErs FOR PHILADELPHIA. LONG BRASCU,
tsins. Montreal at OvERI>'s Express est $50 st.
corner broadway. and No. East Houston ST.
EXCURSIONS.
A EXTRA RoCKAwAY EXCURSIONS
"A. The mammoth pleasure steamer
WILLIAM COOK
with spacious decks and bro I'd awnings will leave every
day, Sundays included from West 2ith ST. 10 O
lo St At 10 40 pier No. North River A. and Brookyn
Proceeding directly down tho ha.bor and on the
ATLANTIC OCEAN
to tue m' popular Watering place in this country where
cIilRhE Ho.Rs To hAJoY THE
~, COOL BREEzEs on ihE BEACH,
returning, leaves kockaway at so p. n.
are or tue whole excursion SO cents
rai'IliPssS raaNiNIIhsSos ~ SkLEesHarsp sJp RECT BAND
WIZ entertain PASSENGERS on the trip
Return tickets are good on AarkICUS aud NEVER
siNh Tor thoe VINO desire 90 stay on s be Ach later
A -FIshiNG BANKS EVERY DAY SATURDAYS
"A. exc ,ptet oeean steamer nkri Low. leaving Har
iison 81. North River, 3D. sh ST. hast River pier "a
last River. 1;i9; tn ST. North River 7.tO; pisr No
AL "a FOSTER H.sA-..
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by the Madrigal Boys. Mozart Cleo Club.
Church Chimes. &c.
The New York herald., 1876-07-25

, sengers will also have ample time for
bathing in the delicious sari and Tor
luncheon
The New York herald., 1876-07-25

MORNING-Lesves the foot of 22d North River at
O'clock and pier No. 2 North kiver ut 30 ocock.
AFrrKNOON-Lcaves tho foot OF I'D North River, at
:3O ocock and No. = orh River tadjonine the Bat
terry, at O'Clock. ,-,. ,
FARE. ........................... FIFTY CENTS
nglc Trip Tickets from Rnckawsy 35 cents
- Al tickets must be purchased on the piers
The New York herald., 1876-07-25
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY JULY 25 1sewTH SUPPLEMENT-
EXCURSIOVS.

A fLANTlc OCEAN AND RocKAwAY BEACn
TWICE EVERY DAY. INCLUDING SUNDAYS
JARRETT / PALMER'S palace of the sea. the
PLYMOUTH ROCK.
will every day. ending Sundays MAKE
TWO GRAND TRIPS TO
ROCKAwAY BEACH AND TIE ATLANTIC OCEAN
The New York herald., 1876-07-25

the constitution put together let no man put asunder
The question of jurisdiction at least doubtful.
and II II was doubtful who was entitled the benefit
OF tho doubty
Rcicrring 10 tho argument of Mr. Manager l,vpde
and the authorities which he quoted Judge Black said
the managers learning almost tempted tho counsel tor
the defence To say to hm what somebody SAID to ST.
Paui:-"So much learning hath made thee mad"
daughter.
Mr. Thurman, ldem) of Ohio submitted a question
TO the counsel TO the effect that II vote Of
the Senate was required TO override the plea TO ur,s-
dcton did " not follow that twothrds vote was re-
quired to overruic any opjecon evidence or other
questions which might arises
Judge Black replied in the negative and argued that
thirds vote was necessary establish any fact
essential TO CONVECTION but every other fact order
might be established by majority He then referred
the evidence aud argued the Senate could not
convit the accused without violating every principle
OF law and evidence. every principle of morality which
found lis hope in every honest heart He then com
mented the evidence regard the good
OF the accused, as shown by Judge Miiicr Governor
Law. Senators Allison, Wright and others, ana argued
that man ever changed Immediately IRON "a good
man TO a. exceedingly bad He referred the
accused the trusted revenue officer the gallant
soldier, as true as the steel OF which his sword
made TO tho honor OF his country, asked
would be become base enough 10 contaminale
HIS fingers with a bribe soon? He argued that
the evidence was nothing but the mercst Trash, upon
which jury IN any Court of Quarter Sessions would
acquit hun without leaving the box He argued that
the charges against General Bclknap werc false.
though usually believed, and when the whole nation
believed them he bad only to think he did that the
whole nation was in that condition that the children OF
Israel we're Iaboring under when Goa afflicted them
with strange dcusion. Marsh was gwen the post
leadership In compliance with the request Of Mrs Bel
kuap and II was In consequence OF the gratitude which
General Belknap ie tor the Kindness OF Marsh and his
family TO Mrs. Belknap that he him the appoint
ment He contcndcd that some explanation was given
10 General Bclknap by his family which made him be
evs the receipt oil the money from Marsh was coilsis
tent with his sense oil honor.
he then referred at length TO presents made to gov
crnment officials and said II was well known that the
presen, President OF the Unlci states received large
sums OF money but nobody suspected him os receiving
bride, and no such allegation was made when alter
ward he appointed several OF the donors 10 high OIL
ces. why was II that tho managers came here with
charges against Bcknap and failed TO tako tho Chief
Magistrate by the throaty IL because they could
not convict hm OF bribery An Attorney General OF
the United States made opsn boast that be con-