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harlcston riot.
NEW Nn

NEW YORK. llth.
The Tribune says. The riot in Charles
ton was serious, thirty to forty men being
killed on both sides The Tribune charr-
es the instigation of the riot to the demo.
Gratis.
A Washington despatch SAYS:
Referring to the Charleston riot Senator
Patterson says the colored people had
not interiered with the democr ats through
out the entire day. when the latter had
been shouting for Tilden. but on the rec.p-
tion OF the first despatch stating that
HAYES was possibly elected. the democrats
began the IRE. The colorcd m,n after
exhsusjng their smali arms retired TO
their houses and obtained guns They
formed la regular line al bate 1900 strong
and drove tte wL'te-liners. two entire
block.
The l :. troops came up behind the
ride clu1- when tue later opened their
ranks and allowed the troops To- come be-
tween them and the uogror> who then
ceased firing IN" whites then made
urgent appeals to the troops for protection.
Indeed the white democrats requested that
troops re stationed At The poll. lu some ol
the coa>; counties. which republicans in
NO instance iii The only troops at the
uulls iu South Carolina. were those AZ the
request ul the dr,"o-rat>
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16

WAsHI>GTuN. Nov. ll.-Scuatlr Pat
cT>on of South Carolina SAYS the riot Ia
Charleston was serious. thirty or forty
men being killed on each side. senator
Patterson says the Democrats began it,
The colored people had hot interiercd
with the Democrats throughout the entire
dav. while the latter had been shouting
for Iiideu; but on the reception OF the
first despatch stating that Hayes was pos
,bly elected the Democrat, began their
fire The colored men. after exhau>tiny
Their small arms. retired to their houses aud
obtained guns. lncy Khan formed ia re-
gular line oi battle 1900 strong aud drove
the White Liners, who were also formed
in line OF battle. for two entire blocks
The United States troops came up behind
the rife clubs, wh-u the latter opened
their ranks and allowed he troops TO come
between and the negroes who then ceased
firing.
The whites made urgent appeal. tn the
troops for protection: indeed the white
Democrats requested that troops be station
ed 81 hr polls ~ some of the coast cuun-
ties, which the Republicans in no instance
did. The only troops at the poll, IN South
Carolina were there A. the request of the
Democrats.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16

Six inches of snow is reported in Dex.
ter on Monday last.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16
NOTICE.

THE ladies OF the Bar Harbor Sewing Circle
! VIII hold a FAIR at the Atlantic House,
Thursday, November goth.
So DANCE AND SUPPER at the Hail
PER ORDER.
Bar Harbor, Nov. 18Th. 1876. 2wi6
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16

The difficulty experience in curing Brighrs
Disease. rop>y, Kidney, Bladder and Claudu-
lar Maladies, is entirely removed by HUNTS
REMEDY. Diabets. Gravel. Pain in tie Back.
Retention and Inconiinence Of Urine. ana
Complaints OF the Urino-Cenitnl Organs are
cured by HUNTS REMEDY. The blessing Of
heal.h is conferred all who take HUNTS
REMEDY.
INFALLlBLE EYE WASH cures Sore Eyes,
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16

The Republican maj ority in this State
st the November election exceeds 1900.
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16
State Normal School,
Castine, Maine.

WINTER TERM commences TCEsDAY, Decem-
w Der 5ih. and continues twelve weeks. For
particulars address
q. I. FLETC CHER.
3xtb PrinriuaI
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16
state Of Maine.
A PROCLA NJ A ITO \.
Thsrsday. the Thirsieth dav OF Nose.-


In conformity to the proclamation of the Presi
dent of the United states. and by the ADVICE Oh the
Executive Council, ! do hereby appoint
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16

'foREsr TAR SALvE," has no equal for
Burus, and Healing cuts and lndolent sores
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16
Caution.

WHEREAS my FIFE Do!le A Cunners ha, len
w my bed and board without anv iu-t eau !,
or provocat.on. | hereby forbid all persons har
boring or trusting her on my account a. / -huI
pay no debts o! her contracting after thi- date.
HORA no Il. CO<\DR~.
No. IamoInc, Nov. End 1876 gyIJ-
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16
$500 REWARD f,

L OF Ellsworth for the apprehension ami con
yiction OF the person or persons who committed
buTgltIl"s ON the nights Of October ash amt sgtb
III this city.
MUNROE IOU NJ, Mayor.
Ellsworth, Oct. 3D. 1875 3wt
Ellsworth American., 1876-11-16
5000 FEET ABOVE THE SEA

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs
and Stationery, Washington, Ind Feb 2s
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
COMPROMISING SUITS.

Justice Seur brought suit against Gerolomon Morelli
and wifc for 900 damages, he having lost OF his
eyes through piece OF wood thrown at him by
Morelis WIFE, On the case being called yesterday, in
Superior Court Trial Term, Part 1, held by Judge
Sanford the plaintiffs attorney appeared but without
any client prosecute tho suit and transpred that
the parties had settled the without consulting
counsel. Notwithstanding this, however, pain-
TINS counsel insisted on his right recover
COSTS claiming that having given notice OF lien tho
defence they had no right TO settle IT, Mr Benjamin
r. Russell, ior tho defence. claimed that before udg
mcnt the parties had the right compromise the
action that Notwithstanding the notice 10 the de-
fence. the attorney had lien alter retainer, but
only had an equitable clam upon any judgment that
be tho result OF their labor and skill
lie quoted many authorities to sustain this view.
Judge SANFORD took Mr. Russelrs brief and citations
pending examination before decision.
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
KILLED WITH A SHOVEL

Coroner Ellinger yesterday held an inquest In the
OF Patrick Lyons Of No. 1os Bayard street, who
struck with shovel by Daniel Sullivan, on the
25th uIt, dicd at the Chambers Street Hospital on
the LIST inst
Maurice Sullivan, brother Of the prisoner, Mchasf
Winds, Thomas Free. Patrick Mcraignc and Isabella
Little all witnesses of the afav and testified Ia
having Sullivan strike Lyons with tho shovel
Deceased camo into the liquor saloon. OF which ho
the proprietor about three O'Clock IN the afternoon Of
the 25th ut sullivan shovellng csal tho door,
Lyons went out and ordered him away, but Sullivan
would not Lyons kept on tanalizng him until Sul
became exasperatcd that he took up shove,
and struck deceased blow with the head whea
feIled him to tho ground. DR.. Cushman read The
medical testimony In the case showing that death Wa
due TO a fracture Of the skull, caused by vtocncA
Tho jury brought In verdict against Sullivan. and
Coroner Eiiingcr committed him TO the Tombs 10 await
the action Of the Grand Jury Counsel prison
objected and asked that tho latter be admitted BATH
This was denied, and the counsel then declared his in
ten,cn OF making motion 10 that eject before ~
Supreme Court te-dax.
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
COURT OF APPEALS.
DECISIONS.

ALBANY, Oct 8, 1S1Q
In the Court OF Appeals to-day tho following dcci&
ions handed down.
Motion denied, without costs Preston vs.. Morrow
Motion for reargument denied, with $40 costa -
Keogh vs. WestervelI
Judgment affirmed, with costs.-wooster va Sagcs
Oxford ys Waters; Graham va The Flushing Railroad;
Yates The N Y. T. aud @ r. r.; Yates VS.. The n
Y. q. and G. r. X.
abide the cvent-Schgman VS.. The South and c. X r.
Fisher vs. The Mayor, &c. Taylor The Mayor, &o
Judgment reversed and now trial granted Tho
order affirmed. with eossA-rhe Union Savings In.
stituton Duryea
on stipulation, with costs.--Colgrovc vs. TaIlmap
ordor affirmed. with costs-Phillips VS.. wheeIcrj
Tho People OF rel Can. Bank vs. Tho Board ei
Appeal dismissed, without costs.-Tn 70 wilau
Bags, an applicant Tor dismissi TO tho Bar
In tho Court Of Appeals to-day tho following bush
was transacted
No ls9. In 70 ewatson.-Upon motion Of Matthew
Hale the restored and ordered on the new
No 1856 RisIcy VI. Brown.-Moton TO revive cause.
II. =. Ballard for motion; A. J. Parker opposed
No. 100 Nicholas The New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Motion to strike from tho
Adams opposed Cochrans executor. and another va
IngersoL--Moton for reargument; r. v. X stanton
for motion, }. n. lawson opposed
APPEALS FROM ORDERS
No 400 In re Mary t. Pricc-Argucd By John
Townsend for appellant and $. v. X Cooper for re>
No. 404 Devlin vs. The Mayor.--Argued by Joseph
J. Marrin for appellant and s. Hand for respondent
No. 400 In re Rhnebeck and q. Railroad.-Arguc8
by s. Hand for appellant and Frank LOOMS for rcspon
dent
No. 4o5. Lyon vs Lyon.-Argued by f. II. Hobba
for appellant aud d. y. Barnard for respondent.
GKNKRAL CALENDAR.
No. 2e3 Booth Tho Boston and c. Ralroad.-Ars
gument resumed and concluded
No. 1906 Weed Va Van Clevc-Submitted
No 2s7 Bruce w. Burr-Argucd by George ". Vac
Slyck for appellant and 3. r. Church for respondent
DAT CALENDAR
Tho following 10 tho day calendar for Wednesday Oo
ober 1s76 Nos 2os, 800, 1885, 235, 2sS, 27s 255 ane
DID
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
THE JUMEL ESTATE.

The Jume estate which has been the subject OF fre-
qucnt proractcd and costly lawsuits, bids fair to give
continued profitable employment to the legal ira
tcrnity. ASsuit has been commenced in the United
States Circuit Court by number Of French claimants
to the estate, representing themselves the heirsat
law and OF kin the late stephen Jumel and
titled to POSSESSION after the death OF Nine. Jumel,
who It Is alleged had life interest only in the estate.
The afldavits OF the French contestants filed
tho Clerks Office Of tho United States Circuit Court
early last month. Yesterday counsel, on behalf OF
Nelson Chase and the other heirs oil Nine Jumel filed
appearance and notice The answer will be
formally presented the LIST day Of November next
when II expected tho whole case the part the
French heirs will be opened. This will be entirely
different suit from any OF tho others that attracted
much public attention and occupied for weeks counsel,
courts and juries.
The New York herald., 1876-10-04

collected Ono Deviin. surety alone, served In
the sait Hc set up In defence the Assessment and
previous collection o: the upon true return OF the
spirits actually produced and that lawful reasscss-
menl had been made. The tried by the Court
upon an agreed statement OF facts, substantially
stated above. The decision rendcredrs In ayor OF tho
United States Judge Shpman holds tha. the section
relied upon by the government makes the capacity
and not lhe actual production tho basis OF taxation
and he holds tfat the statute desgnates tho rate OF
tax an assessment not necessary to entte the gov
crnment to u In upon the distillers
bond also that IN such action, where assessment
is not relied upon. erroneous assessment which did
not include the amount actually due prescribed
by tho statute rs not conclusive against the govern
ment Roger n. Sherman, Assistant United States
Attorney, appeared for the government and Messrs
Robertson and Close TOR the defendant pevn.
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

The lecture Of this society, renowned for Its
chromos OF turkeys and eagles, was well filed last
night tho occasion being the reading OF paper on
sThe Hugueno. Element Among the Dutch" by Row.
Ashbel @. vsmilye D. D., OF Schenectady. The paper
rehcarsed the history OF the H1guenots in
France, Holland and the United States, and
was merely condensation OF nll the accepted
authorities boiled down into the compass Of
latter part OF the reading which dealt more partcu
lRry with the Huguenot element among the Dutch OF
tho New World was sntsrtainng but the lecturer was
most happy when he left the very wide Geld covered
bis title and treated OF the Huguenot element in the
American colonies The consideration OF the Hugue-
not element among the French, which occupied the
first half Of the lecture, was also very entertaining
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
AN AUSTRALIAN MILLIONAIRE.

somewhere about the year 1910, when II history
speaks truly facilities for transportation abun
dant in ireland, woman under tho name OF Eleanor
Collins transported from thence to tho then penal
colony In Australia. With her shc Is said to have
riod son, then q moro child, aud named Patrick
Cody, sho claiming to be married to man OF tho
samo name. In Australia sho subsequently married a
man named Buckley, Cody having died in tho mean
tms and as a mark Of for his stepfasher, tho
son added to his that OF Buckley, and grew up
thenccforth to be known a. Patrick Cody Buckley.
Undor this name he accumulated large wealth in Aus
ran, and ded cw years since, leaving an estate es
timated at about Goo 900 sterling Alter his death
two persons presented for probate what purported to
be his viii In their iavor. This will was
contested the ground that IL was forgery and
OF the parties convicted of the offence tho other hay
ing died In prison before his trial was reached. Let
ters OF administration were then taken behalf
OF creditors of tho estate by nrm OF solicitors In
Melbourne, and after paying all tho debts stu very
General claimed to have escheated to tho Grown for
want OF hoirA These facts coming TO the knowledge
OF certain parties in Dublin, Ireland, claiming TO DO
hc.s OF the deceased Ecps taken 10 assert ther
claim as against The Crown. From Dublin proceed
am Aus,paa IN ,h have danced around
being taken before Mr.. Richard Huntley as commits
sioncr. appointed for that purpose by tho Supreme
Court OF Australia The claim OF the heirs Is resisted
tho part OF the Grown Of England on the question
OF the legitimacy OF Patrick Cody Buckley, II being
claimed that Eleanor Collins not married to Pat
rick Cody did she carry born child with her TO
Australia the OF her transportation In proof
OF this II asserted that the passenger list OF the
transport ship Canada, on which she was carried 70
Australia, mado mention OF such child. On tho
contrary IL 10 asserted that she WIS at the time ecisns
by tho jailcr; that the latter was dismissed from
ofnco for the part no took In the affair." and that
this tho child whose legitimacy Is In dispute
Thus the Crown puts tho claimants 10 proof OF tho
marriage Of Eleanor Collins Patrick Cody and their
consequent heirship to the estate OF Patrick Codys
alleged infant son. Patrick Cody Buckley whose estate
~ In litigation. On this question II is that proof Is
being before the and thus lar tho
testimony adduced tend 10 establish tho claim
OF the heirs Tho heirs represented here by Mr..
Octavius OBricn, solicitor OF Dublin; claimants In
Australia by Mr.. Frederick Stanley, Of London, and
the Attorney General OF Australia, acting for the
Crown, by Mcssrs. Sullivan, Kobbe Fowler, Of this
city.
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

An INJUNCTION was obtained in March last by John
Foley against tho disposal by tho Continental National
Bank OF 49, 500 deposited in the firm OF Wetmore
4 Rathburn The case came before Judge Barrett
Yesterday on motion vacats the injunction. Hav-
ing heard tho udge Barrott took the papor
motion was madc yesterday before Judge Barrett
in tho suit Of Willard vs. James G. Fargo for leave
by tho defendant 20 put in supplemental answer.
The action is calling Fargo Tor accounting
trustee Of tho American Express Company, with
which the Merchants Union Company was consoli.
dated The Court took the paperA
motion was made yesterday before Chief Justice
Shea TO vacate order OF against the members
OF the nrm Of Henry Simmons 4 Co. m suit brought
by Gustavc Cohen Tor S. 00O damages for alleged
sault growing OUT Of dispute In the making up Of
garments by the plaintiff for the dcfondants An ad
Journmcnt was ordered TO allow plaintiffs 10 produce
the physicians certificate Of attendance on account OF
the alleged injuriea
Letters OF nisration wero yesterday granted In
the Surr0gse Court Jonathan Edwards as guardian
OF Gerard Norris Edwards and Mary Morris Edwards,
nephew and niece Of Henry w. Morris, dercascd and
children OF the administrator The minors are the re-
pulcd heirs and OF kin to tho deceased Mr.
Norris who died intcstatc and who wss the owner Of
the great estate the Sound .The personally
was estimated at $40 C0G while the realty, is said,
Is worth millions The deceased, it Is supposed, has a
brother living, missionary Japan, the Rev. Arthur
X Morris.
motion was made yesterday before Judge Barrett
In Supreme Court Chambers, tor an order vacating
attacnmont against the Rutland Bank, OF Mansfield,
Tenn the suit OF the Central National Bank
The attachment was against money OF defendant IN the
Park Bank OF this city. IL claimed that tho me-
ton should be granted under the section OF act oil 1873
forbddng attachmen against national banks before
final Judgment, and under tue Revised Statutes, which
makes the provision explicit II contendcd,
on the other hand, that this only applied TO banks
within the jursaction and not 10 foreign banks Tho
case OF Cooke vs. fbe State Bank Of Boston ctcd
20 show that jurisdiction could not be acquired in this
way Judge Barrett after hearing the argument took
the papers
At the opening OF tho United States District Court
yesterday Mr. Erastus G. Benedict announced fhe
deaths OF Edward H. Owen. ex-Uritcd States Prizo
Comm ssiouer and q member Of tho Bar. and OF John
p. Crosby, q prominent practitioner In the United
States courts and ed that the Court adjourn,
testimonial OF respect Mr. George r. Belts moved,
In ADDITION that committee be appointed by Judge
call meeting OF the Bar 70 take suitable
action IN the matter The Court then adjourned and
the following committee Was appointed :-Erastus q.
Benedict, Charles o. Peabody, Cornelius Van SAINT
WOOD, James G. Carter and James Thompson. gen.
oral meeting Of tho Bar called shts afternoon
at three o'clock In respect to the memory OF tho dead
lawyer and TO take suitable action In the matter
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
AN INSIDE VIEW.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Married women teachers in tho public schools,
now under consideration by committee Of the Board
OF Education, is timely move. and in reading your
paper Of the 1st inst, relating interview with Prcs
dent Wood fully concur with that gentleman in his
opinion of the duties OF married women. l am fully
convinced from my personal knowledge that II tho
Board OF Education does not prevent the engagement
OF married women, require those who marry 10 re-
iinqush their duties teaohOrs may have the chill
dren acting as infant day they act
as monitors Keepers inkdisributor and
gers instead Of attending their studlcs for which
purpose they sent 10 school. and expected by
parent and taxpayer to reap the benefits OF such
schooling and the act OF servant TO servant OF
the people. r. EMELINE JAMES,
formerly pupil and teacher
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
REDUCTION OF SALARIES.

Tho recent decision Of the Court OF Appeals In the
case OF suit brought by ono OF the district court
clerks arrcarages account OF reduction
OF salary by the Board Of Estimate and Apportion-
ment, that such reduction was illegal, promises to
prove open sesame TO tho city treasury to an cx
tent the limit OF which could only be approximatcd by
asccrtanng by careful comparative examination OF
the city payrols prior and subsequent to tho
action OF the Board referred to- The second suit in
the probable lengthy series Of similar against tho
city brought Dy Benjamin Haskins, clerk in
one OF the Westchestcr county district courts, hut
under tho annexation act embraced within the city
limits The came yesterday before Judge J. f. Daily,
holding trial term in Part Of tho Court OF Common
Pleas who once following tho decision OF the Court
OF Appeals directed verdict for $25, being tho full
am mt
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
DECISIONS.
supRxMR CoURT-CHAM,
Ry Judge barrett.

BY Judge Barrett.
Parker w Dumas and Rol vs. Hart-Memorandum.
wahIig Va Rauchiusk-The afndavt OF service Is de-
fcctvc
Bramman VS. Topper; The National shoe and Leather
Bank vs. Edwarus; The First National Bank OF Jersey
City vs. Cassidy; 1hc National Shoe and Leather Bank
VS.. Wyman; The National shoe and Leather Bank va
Rowland; the National shoe and Leather Bank Va
Wcmplc; Bechct Udcli Wahlg vs. Rauchiuss,
s'r,ss vs sISssaGs rSS 1s Nso Bank
Doschcr vs. 5tockhoG; wairous vs. Dcckel; saxson vs.
Mooughney; Fellows vs. sehifeli Constable VS.
Perkins Vs. Jordan Motions granted
Van Brunt VS.. Decker; The Nassau Bank Va Kcl;
vyn Tcnz,c c Motions Mot Granted for second Friday
Tho National shoe and Leather Bank va Van Win
kc.--Moton granted Tor tho last Friday OF October
Cohn Va. Rando and Colo va kssam m-Motion
granted for third Friday.
syms W. The O'Donneli O. X. Dis Company;
walsh, and syms VS. The o'DonncII O. X DIS. Conn
pany Motions granted for the first FRIDAY.
Boyd vs wstzcr; Waters vs. Molcr, aud the Union
Dime Savings Bank va FinKcnauer. judgments
granted.
Martin VS.. Thomas Pagan VS.. Beggs: Baycr Va
o,Neii; Chcsterinan vs. Turner, and Tho Lcnox Fire
Insurancc Company vs. Gage-Refcrenccs ordered.
stevens Bongs.--Proof OF service wanted.
The German Savings Bank vs.. Snaw.-Granted
sheppard vs. Lunt--Tho motion TO vncatc must be
denied as distinctly argued that the acccptance
Of the interest should in no rcspect discharge The la
bty; nor should the bail be reduced, there being
nothing the facts disclosed which should reduce the
recovery herein. Motion denied, with $40 costs
The Merchants Exchange National Bank VS. waltz
felder.--Tho defendant may take a commission u he
sees NJ, but his motion or stay Of proceedings
therein is denied.
Kecler Va wittman.--The admission OF service
should have been signed by the attorneys namc
alone
The Bond Street Savings Bank VS.. Jullpp. Motion
granted.
Buckley w. Hatch.--Lct the decree bc properly en-
grosscd and lot the selection OF referee be lct TO
tho Court tho rulc requires
BY Judge Wcsbrook.
Brush VI Schustor-A ompraadum
The New York herald., 1876-10-04
RoHERT HAMILIA

Mr.. ROBERT Hamill, who for a long time had been
known as the oldest living New York and sandy Hook
pilot died at eleven o'clock yesterday morning. at his
residence in William sburr, Long Island, Of general
debility and old age. He was born In this city about
seventy-hve years ago, and engaged in plotting
the licenses granted him by tho Commission Is dated
May 2s, lS4s, and not tho earliest by several
After serving some years II the capacity Of pilot Mr..
Hamill enlisted tho United states Navy where he
faithfully served out his ana honoraby dis
charged. He then engaged in trade between Liverpool
and Now York, and commanded a packet ship for q
considerable tinc bu. his love OF the old employ
induced him apply for license, and he again
became a sandy Hook pilot IN which capacity he re-
NAMED until his from active Lie, about ono
year ago.
MR. SAMPSON, YDIToB.
The death OF Mr.. Sampson formerly financial editor