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The New York herald., 1876-12-02
THE CLAFLIN SUITS.

Two suits were Instituted by the United States in
Inc month of october, ls75, agains, II. D. Clalin (
Co. dry goods merchants and importers OF this city,
Tor the recovery of $1,000, 900 charge that they
nal bought and concealed goods. showing them 10
have been Illegally imported INTO the United States.
one suit was $40 ooo and the other $500 600,
being for double the value Of the goods imported and
concealed alleged Tho dual suit was brought under
tho provisions Of section Of OF March 3. 1923,
and for lines provdedior section OF tho act fully
u.s. 1896 and section Sos2 OF the Revised statutes Mr.
Elhu Root appeared attorney for The dc.
lendnnis in Doth suits, and The 81
day OF January, 1876 nterposcd demurrcrs TO
Tho declaration Of the plainuG Ia March last
n very elaborate and exhaustive argument upon
the points raised by ccmurrers had before
Judge Blacnfor the United states Dslrct Court Dy
Messrs William NJ Evarts and Root tor the defendants,
and United States Attorney Bliss ior the government
DEFENDANTS that all the couuts the
deciaratlon double values allowed under
OF the OF March 3. 1928. were nnisaabe aud Jad
because that section was repeated By section oil the
act July IS, 1865. as 70 all subsequent transactions.
and that all the the Gcc.aration Tor Zines i'm
posed by the act oil lSte section and Revised statutes
The New York herald., 1876-12-02
ANOTHER ARMoRY CASE.

On the I'd OF March, 1874, the Board of Supervisors
authorized the Ninety regiment to rent promises
Tor an armory not to exceed $3.50 per year or
each company comprised In the regiment. In accord
dance this the regiment, consisting of nine COM
panes Immediately leased from Charles sulzer three
floors of the premises Nos 10, Is and 20 Second ave.
nue. at monthly rent 81 sl87 So They continued TO
use the premises until September of that year. Mr..
Sulzer u few weeks later assigned his claim for tho
rent which had not been paid, to Andrew Stauf, ana
tho latter failing TO collect the blll from Comptroller
Green, commenced proceedings short time since TO
compel the city pay the sum-$l, l25with interest
thereon. Corporation Counsel Whitney entered de-
murrer, and Judge aSpcir yesterday rendered a
DECISION sustaining u, in which he snys:-"It
has long been settled, both by decisions and
upon principle, that Boards Of Supervisors have no
general authority to charge county with pecuni-
ury Inability. They acquire their powers by statute,
and are specific and limited their character and
can not ranscendant Tho renting OF the premises
IN question the act OF The Board OF Supervisors,
but that tho Ninety regiment, who undertook
to perform duty interposed by the statute only upon
the Boara OF Supervisors This power cannot be dele
gated to another. See late of Bolden vs. The
Mayor in the Supreme Court, and Ford vs. The Mayor,
the Court OF Appeals, not yet repoit ted Demurrer
sustained
The New York herald., 1876-12-02
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Tho time for the fling OF tho answer in the suit OF
the French heirs-at-law Of the late stephen Jumel
against Nelson Chase and the heirs OF the lato NINE.
Jume has been extended for thirty days the app-
cation OF the defendants.
In the matter OF William H. Kelly. which came up
before Judge Davis the Court OF Oyer and Termner
yesterday in the form OF an application to release him
on ball. the question was argued whether married
woman having separate estate become bail in a
criminal suit for the release Of her husband
The Supreme Court has granted an order to show
Gauge Why The New York Loan aud Indemnity Com.
pany should not be dissolved. Ex-Juage Leonard has
been appointed referee to take testimony.
Two Judgments amounting in the aggregate to some
SIS, 200, recovered yesterday against the city,
before Judge Donohue. The first Judgment, Tor
So 04l 75, obtained by Simon Sternc, on account
or services counsel Tor Mayor Havemeycr. The
second judgment $780, obtained the suit of
Bates Tho City, for ventilators furnished
to the new Court House.
Judge DOnohue yesterday entered an order canceiing
all undertakings in the suit OF Eugene Martinez
against Juan del Vale, the judgment having been paid,
Judge Van Brunt in the Court oil Common Pleas,
granted decree Of divorce in the suit OF Charlotte A.
Williamson against DR.. Hugh Williamson. The CON-
In the sopreme Court Special Term, the
SUIT of Boody against Samuel J. Tilden. already
reported IN the HERALD, tnerc was motion made
before Judge Sper, on Wednesday, to set aside tho
extension OF seventy days granted TO the defendant
answer the complaint Mr. lilden's counsel OPP
posed the the ground that account OF the
political cares he unable 10 give proper attention
TO the examination OF long accounts necessary TO
frame his Judge Speir yesterday rendered a
decision limiting Mr.. Ti.dcnis time to answer He
says:-AIthoush there appears TO have been grounds
Tor the number OF extensions already granted in the
TO answer, see no reason wny the last order
should not be limited TO Eileen days from Its date and
no iurthcr time allowed.
Some time ago Charles Devlin became surety on five
criminal indictments against W am NJ. Tweed. After
the escape OF the latter the recognzanccs were de-
ciarcd forfeited. Mr Devlin now tuat tho Boss has
returned Ludlow Street JAM wishes to sell portion
OF his real estate. and yesterday pettoned the SUI
prcme Court release from the forfeiture He
does ask to be freed at once from The cmbarrass
mcnt of his position, but simply applies for whatever
relief the Court can give him.
The New York herald., 1876-12-02
GENERAL SESSIONS-PART /.
Before Recorder Hackctt.

ACQUITTED AND REMAHDEp.
In the Court OF General Sessions yesterday, Re-
corder Hackeu presiding, tho following cases were
disposed off,
John W. Hend .rson, who was charged with at
tempt made on the 2ist OF November. a room
in the Filth Hotel. with ieonious INTENT was
tried and acquitted on technical grounds imisnomera
The prisoner rcmanded for re-indictment al The
approaching term OF the Recorders Court
STEALING THE AROMATIC WEED.
James Burns Stephen Smith and Charles Williams,
all OF No. So Thompson street, arragned on a
charge OF burglary in the third degree The in
dicment forth that on the 18th OF November they
burglar ously entered the cigar store and station
cry stand OF Andrew Thayer At the corner OF South
Fifth avenue and Third street, stealing thercfron
cigars playing cards to the value OF S25. Burns
and smith pleaded guilty and sent 10 the stale
his plea OF guilty will be brought up ior trial at
the approaching court term.
PETTY FORGERY.
John Hughes, who alleged that he Is all the way
from ST. LOUIS pleaded guilty to charge Of forgery
In the third degree sent 10 tho state Peniten
tiary for a term of two years. 1t appears by the
evidence that the 2lss OF November Hughes forged
an order Of Matthew Thompson whereby he obtained
half a dozen brass locks from H. SoGe OF No li3
Greene street. boy sent with the forged order
anu he took the property the prisoner The forgery
being subsequently discovered he was arrested
SNEAK THIEF AND TWO WATCHES.
William II. White, who lately resided At No. so
Crosby street. arragned for having the 18th Of
November, stolen gold watch and chain and silver
watch, valued all ut $780, the property Of j. II.
Hardenburgh. The thief entered the apartments Of
Hardenburgh at No. 13 East Twelfth street. and took
the property thererom. lie subsequently tracked
and arrested by Officer Savin. The traverser pleaded
guilty and was sent to the Penitentiary for three
years.
STOLE A PIE AND WENT TO PRISON.
John Madden, who gave his residence as No. 100
Greenwich street, and " am Regan, OF No. so Green
wich street, pleaded guilty to charge OF having
November 25 broken into restaurant at No 43 West
street and stolen pies the value Of twenty five
They were arrested nagranti, indicted and
tho hands of Recorder Hacke free bed with board
included for the period Of eighteen months.
The Court then adjourned over ill the commence
inert of the approaching term, which commences on
Monday next,
The New York herald., 1876-12-02

Same, as admnstratrix, VS.. Ssmc.-The Court OF Ap-
peals has decided that the Surrogate performed Ju
dical duty granting letters OF administration, and
that the letters granted protected debtors paying
the Administrative even though they were. IN fact,
granted false evidence OF the supposed death
OF the testator. The additional point Is
made this second trial that the
Surrogate did not in act pass upon the evidence fur
nished BY the applicant, OF the facts which Il true
entitled her to administration. Although parole cyl
dence given establish the fact That the Surro-
gates clerk whose duties grant letters OF ad
mnistration filled up the blank in the petition left in
his charge by the Surrogate signed BY him. swore the
away without review BY The Surrogate IL does not
dier from the views arrived at by majority OF the
Court OF Appeals In the OF Clark IL fuckers R..
ll9) these duties called ministerial; but now u
must be admitted they are held TO bc judicial The
complaint be dismissed in each case with costs.
Van Burcn Coit-Exceptions 10 referees re-
port-Thc notion Is denied unless the plaintiff con-
sents deduct tho item OF interest OF x64 80 II that
item be deducted the report must stand without costs
Graham Lyddy The respective attorneys OF the
parties requested TO appear IN Chambers on Satur
day at eleven A. N.
The New York herald., 1876-12-02
A BROOKLYN DIVORCE CASE.

Counsellor Schaffer made a motion in the Kings
County supreme Court yesterday morning for counsel
fees and amony Tor Mrs. Clara Lalncr, defendant
In an action absolute divorce brought against her
by her husband, Adolph Latner. Latner IS
a dealer In millinery goods and does business IN Canal
street, New York. but has resided for some time past
with his wife in Bergen street. South Brooklyn. The
plaintiff charges that his wife committed various i'm
proprieties with other men at the Stevens House,
III this city, and at The Mansion House. Fort
Hamilton during August and September, 1875. Coun-
sci for the plaintiff opposed The motion for alimony,
and offered TO show by afidavts that the applicant
was OF Incorporate habits. Justice Gilbert took tho
papers and reserved his decision
The New York herald., 1876-12-02

section 0s2, werc bad because under them fines
not be recovered by the government In civil action.
Judge batclford wrote lengthy and
elaborate opinion sustaining IN full the domurrers and
against the government An appeal was then taken by
the United States District Attorney 10 the United
States Circuit Court which appeal came up for hearing
the 10th OF November last before Judge Johnston.
All the points raised by the demurrcrs and The grounds
taken by Mr. Bliss for the government were again very
fully and ably argued by counsel, and yesterday Judge
Johnston delivered his opInion FULLY sustaining the
decision o. Judge Batchford in the District Court
This dlsposes finally of these suits unless the
ment should take an appeal TO the Supreme Court OF
the United States
The New York herald., 1876-12-02

CONTINUED ON NINTH PAGEl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-05
NEW YORK..
Coy. Tilden,s Message.

New York, January 4. The message of Gov
ernor Tiden proposes the reduction OF state taxes
one-half, reviews the work of canal reform and
pronources it successful; recommends as future
measures for ascertaining the actual condition of
the canal contracts, the keeping down Of expenses;
the relief Of the state from the burden OF the lat
eral canals which are not needed as feeders;
radical change in the system of administration and
continuance of reduced tolls; urges that the ex-
pense of the new capitol at Albany be astertained
before further appropriation is made; deprecates
costly buildings for the insane; asks for athorough
enquiry ito taa administration {. me state
prisons; believes they ought to be sei-supportng
and holds some opinion as to the New York quar-
antine, which costs more than $4,000 year /;
recommends an inquiry into the salt springs; a
revision Of the poor laws aud the requiring more
frequent reports of the condition OF the savings
banks; regrets the economical necessity for dis
banding certain city regiments; does not favor
any appropriation for the centennial. The COM
mon schools mentioned only in the submission
Of their statistics. The Governor dwells at length
upon the financial condition OF the country and
claims the remedy for the presen. evil in the
sound principles of government The Governor
finds no safety but in the restoration Of honest
currency. lie sees no danger Of c0nvrsi"n in II
return TO specie payment.
Boating ChallanEe.
Owing TO the lack of accommodations and needed
facilities at New London there is not much doubt
that Saratoga will be selected the race course,
the present year. In answer 10 the challange sent
TO Oxford, Cambridge and Trinity the English
! universities, there has been reply from one of
them only. A letter from Cambridge received
Yesterday, stating that challange had been re-
ceived, but must remain unanswered until the re-
turn of the students now absent on vacation.
The invitation to Thomas Hughes to act as referee
has not been heard from.
An Assignment.
Benedict Brothers, jewellers, alleged to have
been robbed few nights since, have made an as
signment. Liabilities not stated.
Reduced Wages.
The ship carpenters association last night
voted to accept the reduced wages proposed by
the employers. The officers of the caulkers' as
ISOLATION say that NO strike has been authorized,
but the regular meeting will be held Wednesday
| night to decide the matter.
Naval Affairs.
The discharge of workmen from the navy yard
yesterday was so sweeping that but three men
were left in the construction department. No
work can be done on the new frigate Trenton OF
any other vessel there and much damage may
| eusue.
| Political.
In lecture last night, at which there were
present on the platform ex-Governors Morgan anc
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rELE(;RA MSIN GEN ERAI..

The Helvetia from Liverpool has reached New
York.
John Il. Benslcy was elected president of the
Chicago Board Of Trade Monday.
Adolph Reissig, an eminent Homeopathic physi
clan of New York city. died Monday.
The United States steamer Alaska, has sailed
from London for Cadiz.
A ministerial crisis is impending at Pesth.
President and Mrs. Grant gave State dinner,
last night.
The consular and diplomatic bill will be report
ed in the House, Thursday.
The Deputy COMPREHENSIVE of the Treasury is
still open to the acceptance Of ey-Goy. Perham OF
Maine.
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Senate Caucus.
The repu blican Senators meet in caucus in the
Senate chamber last evening, at l-2 o'clock.
The caucus was called to order By Senator
Thurlough of Penobscot
Hon. Ivory Lord Of York, was nominated as
chairman of the convention. On motion of Sem
ator Swasey, DR.. French of Kennebcc, was ap-
pointed secretary Of the convention.
Senator Prescott Of Somerset, moved that Hon.
W. H. Stevens be admitted to the deliberations of
this convention. Carried. Senator Stevens moved
that Hon. F. l.. Carney Of Lincoln, be also admit
ted. Carried.
Choice. of candidate for President of Senate be-
ing in order, on motion Of Senator Hinckley Of
Hancock, Senators Hinckley of Hancock, Thur
Tough ofPenobscot, and Thompson Of York, were
appointed to receive, sort and count votes for the
office. The committee subsequently reported
Whole number Of votes WINS Is
Necessary for choice 10
Hon. John z. Swasey had
Hon. T. w. Hyde IL
And he was declared nominated. On motion
of j. =. Swasey the nomination was made unani-
nous.
Nomination of Secretary of the Senate being in
ton.
Nomination of Assistant Secretary being in order
on motion of Senator Thurough Of Penobscot, SEN
ators Thurlough of Penobscot, Kyes Of Franklin,
and Sturgls OF AndroscORgln, were appointed 10 re-
ceive, sort and count votes for the Office. Commit
tee reported:
Whole number Of votes were Is
Necessary for choice, IL
G. F. Danforth, Il
Scattering,
And G. F. Danforth, was declared nominated.
On motion Of Senator Swasey Of Oxford, Jas a.
Banks was nominated by reclamation for Mes
senger of Senate.
Choice Of candidate for Assistant Messenger be-
ing in order, on motion Of Senator Sturgis of An
droscoggin, Senators Sturgis Of Andrscoggin,
Peakes Of Penobscot, and Prescott of Somerset,
were appointed committee to receive, sort, and
count votes for the candidates Cor the offce. The
committee reported
Whole number Of votes l.
Necessary for choice,
Il. F. Stevens had IL
II. A. Hall
And B. F. Stevens was declared the nominee.
Ga motion Of Senator kyes Of Franklin, Sena-
tors Kyes Of Franklin, Brown of Penobscot, and
Carney Of Lincoln, were appointed committee to
receive, sort, and count votes for Folder of the
Senate. Committee subsequently reported
Whole number Of votes, l.
Necessary for choice,
Jas. Pattee had Ii
Chas. II. Day,
And Jas Pattee was declared the nominee.
On motion Of Senator Prescott Of Somerset
Senators Stevens Of Somerset, Woodbury. of Ken
nebec, Thompson Of York, were appointed COM
mittee TO call future caucuses.
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LOSS ABOUT e25OO.

GARD1NER, January 4.
Fire totally destroyed the grocery store owned
and occupied by John Campbell, in Pittston, about
O'Clock this evening. The toll bridge across the
Kennebec was damaged to the amount of $500.
No insurance. The new brick block owned by
William Rollins was damaged $780, Campbelrs
loss is about $1,000; insured $1,000.
The Chief Engineer of the Augusta fire de-
partment was telegraphed to for assistance. The
steamer Cushnoc was at once got in readiness and
was ON the point Of starting for the scene, when
news came that the flames had been que!lcd.-
Ed
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u
Flour-extra spring 4 o0aG so.
Wbeat-No. spring cash ask. e6xa Feb;
9G3sa Jan.
43La Feb.
Oats-No. 2. -a:0- cash; Feb. a0Ia-. Jan. 3Ut
Kye-No. ?, G7a67.
Barley-No. spring 19lsa - cash: 7@-a- Jaw.
Feb IL q.
Dressed Hogs-7 yOa7 70.
Pclt-l9 l5-a- cash; 10 - Jan, +; - goa ~ as
Feb.
Lard II IL ALI a2k cssh; J? Goa JAM;
II BIN all 20 Feb.
Buzz Meats-- shoulders 1-aA; abort rib mid ,
l0lk-; short clear mid l0ka
Hams Is Ns average A..
Whiskey-l09-a
Freights-Corn to Buffalo. -a-; wheat DO -
-.
keceipts--l, 90 dour: So 0o wheat; Is e0vcorn
16 ,00O oats: 1000 rye: 5000 barley.
shipments LOO dour; q 6Oc wheat; 5s,Ctr
corn i. Coz. oats II coo barley 200 RE-.
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MASSACHUSETTS
\ New Bridge.

Fall River, January 4. The carriage drive
through the Old Colony railroad bridge, across
Taunton river, was opened to public travel this
morning, and SHADES ferry, which has been the
only means of communication for nearly SIXTY
years, has been Withdrawn.
Fire.
Boston. January 4. The carriage heel factory
of Geo. II. Biddle, at Amesbury, Mass, was fred
Harrison Webster as a Workman who st,empted to-
save his tools, was burned to death. The loss by
burning Of this large carriage factory, will reach
$40, 900. Six tenement houses were burned.
Dudley j. Marston, occupying part of the fac
tory, loses $1,000.
Committed.
Thomas Drury, who killed his wife Yesterday
at East Cambridge, was committed to jail to-day
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CALIFORNIA.
Obituary.

San Francisco, January A. James Anthony,
late of the Sacramento Union, died in this city
this morning, Of apoplexv.
Marine News.
The barque Windward, from Seattle, with lum-
Der. bound for San Francisco, went ashore in
Useless bay, Puget sound, and is a total wreck.
The crew was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-05

Attempted Murder.

ST. Louis, January 8. A special from Great
Bend, Kansas, says last Thursday William J.
Afford shot, with intent to kill and rob, George
Marshall Of Anderson, about two miles from here.
Marshall and Afford had travelled together from
Chicago. Marshall was not killed, but came into
town and gave description Of his assaiant who
was arrested and placed in Jail. Saturday morn
ing mob attacked the Jail and took Afford out to
lynch him. He escaped from the mob, but was
recaptured by officers and put under strong guard.
A Frenchman named Rolando. one of the lynch
ing party, was shot by Afford and died yesterday.
Great excitement prevails.
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Charlie Ross.

LaIASe mas DccC competed ana WALL proceed to
Pembroke Tomorrow, 10 view the scene Of the
murder.
Charlie Ross.
Milford, January A. Col. j. w. Crosby, post
master at Milford, starts for St. Adams TO- night
TO identity young Blanchard, alias Ross.
Arrested.
Hayerhill, January 4. One Arthur r. Devlin,
who has been lecturing, advertising himself ss a
reformed Catholic, and denouncipg that church.
was arrested this evening, for Matchmaking one
DR.. Logan, a travelling physician. Devlin va,
announced to lecture at the City Hall this evening
and was intending to denounce Logan publicly.
but having accepted one hundred dollars hush
money from Logan, was Immediately arrested at
the latters order, and placed in the lookup,
where he will remain for lack of bail. He for
merly came from New Jersey, and his opposition
to Catholicism borders on insanity: His acts and
speeches here, create something of a sensation.
Republican State Convention.
Concord, January 4. A meeting Of the Repnb.
lican State Committee, was held at Angeles Hall
this evening. Col. D. Hall of Dover, chairman,
presiding. The permanent organization OF the
State convention, which is to occur tomorrow,
was Fixed, and other preliminary business was
transacted. O. c. Moore, Esq. Of Nashua, will
preside. and the secretaries will be Charles Stone
Of Franklin, Alfred H. Evans of Shebuine, and
J. Horace Kent Of Portsmouth. There will be
ten vice presidents, one from each county. The
committee on resolutions will consist of one from
each county, James NJ. Lowering of Exeter,
chairman. The committee on credentials will also
consist of one from each county, with D. Frank
Fellows of Brentwood, chairman. The meeting
was fully attended by members and delegates, and
was very harmonious and enthusiastic. The re.
ports of the political situation in various parts OF
the State were generally favorable and encour-
aging to the party. Speeches were made by Gen:
Luther McCutchins Of New London, Hon. Levi
W. Barton OF Newport, Col. Dinsmore of Laconia,
Hon. F. II. Rollins Of Concord. Hon. n. G. Ord
way OF Concord, Maj. Geo. c. Gilmore, Col. John
W. Kingman of Wyoming Territory, and others.
The convention, tomorrow, promises to be a
fnll one. though not as large as in some previous
years.
Probably Hon. 2. c. Cheney of Manchester,
the present governor, will Of course be re-nomi-
mated. There is but little excitement manifested,
though the canvass of candidates for railroad
commissioners is quite lively. John Size of Ports
mouth, who was the most prominent candidate,
withdrew from the field in favor of w. A. Pierce
of Portsmouth, as i. is understood, and the con-
test is row between latter and j. W. Hobbs
Of North Hampton. II is thought that Pierce
will receive the nomination.