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The New York herald., 1876-03-18
THE SUSPENDED BANK.

The affairs OF the Bank Of the State OF New York
stu continue IN condition OF undisurbed suspense
IL Is generally understood OF course that the bank will
resume, but how far progress has been made toward
that very desirable step except the directors
seems 10 know, and they not willing to tell the pub
lie just yet They in again all day yester-
day, but were as reticent as ever AS stated in
the HERALD yesterday, they doubtless awaiting the
result OF their examination Of the books. SO
as 20 know exactly what 10 propose TO the
Comptroller OF the Currency, and until the examna-
tion is completed they are not going say what will
be done An event which disturbed the calm Of the
Stock Exchange toward the close OF the days business
was connected by common report with the suspended
bank There was a rumor that large sales Of the
stock Of the National Bank of Commerce had been
effected The figures reported we're 1850 shares,
rather unusual amount Of bank stock TO be disposed
OF in one day. Much, If not the whole of this
stock, 1t appeared later IN the day, had been
disposed OF by OF the board OF directors OF the
suspended Bank OF the State OF New York for the pur
pose OF transferring the money 10 place 'where II
will do most goodn The purchaser Of the stock is
well known capitalist who is understood to be thor
oughly familiar with the affairs of the Bank of Com
merce. The sale utilized by the alarmists for
rumor purposes, but II is said, with no considerable
effect In the afternoon OF the directors OF the Bank
OF the State OF New York vouchsaied the information
that the result OF their examination of the books
showed that the bank would be able TO liqudate all
its obligations. They will not state however what
their future action will be-
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The failure OF Messrs George Dunn & Co., dealers in
produce of No 1876 Duane street, announced yes
terday.
Antolnette Burnheim, dealer in fancy goods, OF No
81 Union square, has filed petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy and the has been referred Register
John Fitch, of No. 345 Broadway. The liabilities OF
the bankrupt, according to her filed schedule, will
amount to about $25 900, while her merely
nominal. John Murphy. OF No. a45 Broadway, has
boen appointed assignee in the case
jose NJ and Justo Mayorga and Jose Huertemendia
doing tobacco business at No. IA Cedar street. under
the firm name Of j. NJ Mayorga a. Co., have made an
assgnment TO Gustavus Fax.
The first meeting OF the creditors Of II. A. Philip &
Co, dealers in paper, of No. l07 Reade street. was
called for Yesterday at the office Of Register williams
No. Warren street, and large number OF creditors
presented themselves; but as few were prepared to
Unanimous consent until next Thursday, at two
O'Clock P. NJ The liabilities Of the firm are stated to
be $4,000 They have in real estate, 3dO0Oi Stock
S25 600; mortgaged $12, 0O0
The following nsolvents schedules were fled yestcr
day Jacob Herman-Liabilities l5S o. nomina,
Henry her-Iiabites, &60Ol III nominal assets,
S29I6 CO; actual assets, 81, 53s sc.
An examination was held yesterday at the Office oil
Register Allen In the Rosenhal case preparatory TO de-
claring composition.
Charles d. woolworth has filed petition in bank
ruptcy asking discharge from debts contracted whle
partner with w. w. Wentworth. He owes forty-eight
creditors over $4,000 The largest debts arc TO
Thayer IoDey, to,0V4i Mhihn ~ n rieiSs * W,
as 0sg; W. NJ Wmarth Co, S3,lll; +. ,. HOLSTER
X Co $4,000 Mondcn Britannia Company $2os6;
Field Lester n Co, 81. 656 w. T. Wentworth has
already been adudgcd bankrupt and his assignee has
paid twenty per cent
The Honcsdalc Glass Company, the Dorninger Glass
Company tho Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, j.
Hutchson John Mott and thirteen other creditors OF
Conrad O. SUITS glass. at No 80 Murray street. have
thrown him into bankruptcy, and Register Fitch has
called meeting Of his creditors for the 9TH OF April at
No 345 Broadway. The claims OF the pcttioning
creditors amount to t3 0oO tho largest being those OF
the Honesdaie Glass Company, O55, and Dorlingcr
Glass Company, 81, O00 The bankrupt made an as
signmcnt some time ago 10 Harvey 5. Amy.
Morris n Jacob Peser clothing, have gone into
bankruptcy and the matter has been assigned 10 Reg
ster Fitch There thirty.five creditors, whose
claims to about Gil 600 the largest one being
s. Abrams, $2347. There are no assets.
Michael II. Stefe Of the arm OF Schustcr Stiefcl
slaughter house at the foot Of East Forty street.
has been adjudged bankrupt. He owes twontynnc
creditors about $1,000. His assets are merely nom
inal,
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CAPTURE OF RIVER PIRATES.

About one o'clock Thursday morning the sloop
Aida Captain Thomas W. Custis, lying at the foot OF
1O6th street. East River boarded by two men, who
rowed up to its side in small boat broke open the
hatches and commenced TO carry away all the plumber
they could find. After throwing into the boat $40
worth Of hides the thieves rowed rapidly away Two
police officers appeared at this juncture and ordered
them to heave to. They answered with shout of de-
hance whereupon the officers drew their revolvcrs
and fred After brief scattering iusade the pirates
escaped in the darkness Later on in the afternoon
wagon noticed containing lot Of hides, in charge
of Lewis Katz sausage maker ofNo 13S Pitt street.
Standing on the sidewalk by young man
named Morris Gallagher and ocer Geer arrested both
of them. Detectives Musgrave and Mullaly, Of the
Fourth precinct accompanied Katz TO his store, but
the two suspected not there. The officers
concealed themselves in back room and very soon
after Francis Moran well known river thief, and
Andrew sullivan East River fence, came in.
KATE cried out "there they are, and the officers
Jumped for them. sullivan offered no resistance
Moran started TO ran, and Musgrave pistol In hand,
quickly followed him. The fugitive plunged into
dark cellar and the detective tracked him lighting
matches through the darkness until he dis
covered him. The robber, seeing the pistol cooked
and pointed at his head begged the detective not 10
shoot and quietly surrendered. The prisoners
Yesterday taken to the Tombs Police Court, before
Justice Bxby, and held in default Of $4,000 bail each
10 answer,
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
WHAT'S IN A NAME2

In the case Of the United States against D. K Olney
Winter late clerk in the Post ONCE at Rondout,
N. Y, charged with robbing registered letters
placed In his charge for delivery, Judge
Benedict gave an opinion yesterday the mo-
ton of counsel for prisoner to quash the Indictment
the ground that the defendant not described in
the indictment by his Christian names The Judge in
refusing TO quash the Indictment ruled as follows
The question is one, and wlll therefore. be
OF corresponding interest TO the profession
There appears 10 be no law against person having
several given names, anything TO prevent person
from adopting any one Of several given him at
baptism as the by which he will be called and
known. When person has selected particular gwen
name as the only given name by which he will be
known, conceive that such given name becomes part
Of his legal name and that he is properly described by
that name in an Indictment whether II stand first or
second or third in the order OF his given name In
adopting such name religious legal ceremony is
necessary. The motion TO quash Is denied
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
A DISHONEST SERVANT.
ALMOST SUCCESSFUL.
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, March 10, 1915.
In the United States Supreme Court to-day the fol-
lowing case heard
No. ITO Pace VS.. Burgess, Collector to tho
Circuit Court for the Eastern District OF Virginia Tho
question this whether Pace bound to pur
chase stamps OF the revenue collector and afx them TO
certain packages tobacco before could export them
the theory OF the plaintiff IN error being that so FAR as
the Internal Revenue acts impose stamp duty tax
on articles exported from State, they unconstiu
tional and void The Court found that there was NO
protest when the tax paid and ruled that such was
required and Instructed the jury that there could be
recovery of the tax paid for that reason This
ruling is assigned error il being contended that no
protest required under the Internal Bevenue laws.
w. p. Burwe, for plaintiff in error Assistant Attorney
General Smith Tor government
WASHINGTON, March IL 1915
In the United States Supreme Court to-day, on mo-
ton Of Mr. C. f. Peck Mr. Joseph NJ. Pile, of Phila
delphia was admitted to practice attorney and
counsellor of this court
No 170 James B. Pace plaintiff in error, vs. Rush
Burgess, collector, &c-The argument OF this cause
was continued by Assistant Attorney General Smith,
of counsel for the defendant In error and concluded
by Mr. w. p Burwell for the plaintiff in error.
No Ill Albert Grant, plaintiff in error vs. Jay
Cooke a Co.
No l72 Albert Grant, plaintiff in error, Va. william
II. Rhawn.
These causes wero submitted on printed arguments
by Mr N Wilson, of counsel for defendants in error,
no counsel appearing for the plaintiffs in
No. 173 Blakeley Wilson, plaintiff in error, l..
McCrellis, and No. 1T6, Bakeley Wilson, plaintiff in
error vs. Peter Boyce.The argument OF these causes
was commenced by H. A. Clover, Of counsel for the
plaintiff in error, and continued by John D. L. Dryden
for defendants in error
Adjourned until Monday at twelve o'clock
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
ENGLIsHMEN AS CITIZENS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HKRALD:-
In your editorial OF to-day ON the centennial" you
say that "Englshman, German, spaniard and lrshman
when they here all glad TO become American"
This may be so Of the Germans, spanards, Irish, &c,
but deny that such Is the with Englishmen, who
for the part prefer 10 remain Engshmen mat
tor IN whatever quarter Of tho globe they may be.
when Englshmcn come here they do as they would do
II they went 70 China, the Brazils or anywhere ese
viz, mind their own business and do not endeavor TO
interfere In the politics Of countries in which they
simply sojourners and jewellers. They claim nothing
than the right TO Visit and labor In overy country
regarding the 'earth the Lords and the fulness
thereoLn OBSERVER
NKw YORK. March 16. 1s70
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Stay Of Judgment and Proceedings Denied in
the Tweed 100000 Suit.
"A Fat Allowance for the Pros
ecuting Counsel.
Interesting Decision Upon Questions
of City Leases.
Restricting Access to Records in the County
Clerks Office.
Reminder of the Old Credit Mo-
bilier Days.

Judge westbrook yesterday gave an abstract Of his
opinion upon the motions in the Tweed $4,000, 900
suit made upon the conclusion OF the trial, as fol-
lows
have written an opinion reaching the following
conclusions upon the several motions in the above
cause
Ffrs-The motion under section 265 OF the Code for
stay of Judgment and that exceptions be heard in the
drst Instance at General Term is denied, and for
OF power do, the Special Term has refused
application tor trial upon the facts and also be-
cause there is no proof before me upon which can
judically showing the situation OF the defendants
property and the effect OF stay.
lSec0nd-The application for stay OF proceedings
after judgment is denied without prejudice to an ap-
pication under section 34S of the Code. There no
proof before TO the situation of the defendants
property, and l am unable from want of such proof
10 exercise my discretion with intelligence
Third-Ninety days 10 make answer in tho case
with exceptions is granted, but not TO operate
stay.
Fourn-An extra allowance Of one per cent to the
plaintiff IS made
FVh-The order will be settled on notice The
opinion VIII be copied and such copy sent to the Clerk
OF Part Monday next
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
THE NEW ROCHELLE TRAGEDY.

Aner about twenty minutes deliberaton, on Thurs
day night the jury in the Of Richard Hanna Jr,
charged with the murder OF Thomas White, at New
Rochelle, westchester county, came into court and
rendered verdict Of not guilty. This unanimity Of
the jury in acquttng the prisoner did not surprise any
intelligent observer Of the trial. long before the
prosecution rested their il clearly manifest
that the efforts made by counsel for the people TO
tain the charge Of murder against the accused must
result In complete failure On the evidence adduced
against him, the prisoner could not have been
legally convicted Of assault and battery the de-
ceased The difficulties under which the acting Dis
trct Attorney labored In the trial may be imagined
when ii Is stated that the principal witnesses which
he relied TO sustain the indictment were relatives
friends OF the prisoner including the latters lather
and hrothof
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
A nls srocKuo1pEn's v1Ews.

To THE EDIroR OF HERALD
Your articles upon gas are excellent ] represent
large amount OF gas stock aud IN favor OF reform,
low charges and courtesy customers, by which div
dends NAV not only DO maintained but Increased.
When boy was in a manufaciorY where We made
our own gas and produced 1900 feet Of twenty candle
eas from 2lO pounds Of tMorcmlc) bituminous coal
costing thirteen shilhnss sterling or SO l6 gold Tho
coke and resldua paid for making This gas can DO
made here at ST. currency, for 900 cubic feet and
sold at g. with good margin for repairs on plant
and dividends ! speak very moderately, for Amer
ca possesses coal equal superior 70 the above,
which can bo delivered here in New York
at x6 currency per ton. The English coklng Goals
Weld 10 feet OF iourtccncando gas TO ton, ran-
mel coal 10 900 OF twenty candle vefoot burner 10
ton and scotch panel coal 10 900 feet OF hrtycando
power The fact the gas companies tat aud lazy.
They want waking up, not BY competitive gas comra-
MES fastening themselves upon old corporations and
sucking their profits but by proper inspection OF me-
tcrs and quality. and restriction OF price-say Tor
eighteen candle gas to 81 so or 81 IS pcr 1000 cubic
feet. IN Brooklyn and New York quiet enjoyment
OF tho territory they now occupy under these rcstrc-
tions would yield them dividends Of ten TO twelve and
o half per cent Respectfully, A. W.
nos lol and lo4 DUANE srRRKr. MN IoRK. March IN
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plication OF Valentine Gleeson and Andrew l. Roberts,
the alleged bond forgers be discharged from Ludlow
Street Jail poor debtors Judge Curtis took the
papers, reserving his decision.
In the suit OF Henrietta +. Cole VS.. Thomas B. Hin,
administrator, Judge Robinson, in the Court Of Com
mon Pleas decided yesterday that the apprehension OF
suits brought usurious note attempted fore
closure under void chatel mortgages on property still
in the possession OF the debtor given TO secure the
usurous debt furnishes ground for any appeal 70
the powers OF Court of Equity
Mr. j. $. Bosworth the representative In the suit OF
Origen Vanderburg VS.. The New York City Under+
ground Railroad Company, submitted his report yes
terday 10 Judge Curtis and the same was affirmed.
His report shows that tho real estate and other prop
erty OF the road together with tho franchise sold
for $50 600, out Of which there paid TO lawyers
81 4l5 ana TO himself $l72 rs referees fees leaving
the amount realized 500 953 33 short Of the Judgment
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
A FILTHY HOSPITAL.

The Board OF Police Commissioners Of Jersey city
having instructed the Corporation Attorney TO dispose
Of the property now used a charity hospital tha'
officer has decided invite proposals for the purchase
thereof The location is the worst that could DC
selected In the entire city for the purpose Of hospaL
AZ soon AZ tho property Is sold healthy location VIII
Io nurchaeod bv tho city and q suitable building
erected thereon The city physicians are unanimous
an their condemnation OF the hospital on US pIeseh
shc sick IN account Of discharge OF large NUM-
her az sewers directly under II into the Morris Canal
Inc proxmity Of large sugar refining establishment
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
CREDIT MOBILIER MEMENTO

The facts involved in tho suit OF Charles H. Nelson
son-n-law OF the late James Brooks, against William
Tracy executor Of Mr. Brooks were given fully IN the
dERALD a motion for a commission TO take the tes-
mony Of Mrs Brooks in Paris. The trial Of the case
began yesterday before Judge Larremore holding SUI
preme Court, Special Term. Mr.. Nelson sues to re-
cover possession Of 900 OF FIRST mortgage bonds of
the Union Pacific Railroad and $1l 600 of Credit Mob-
Ter bonds which he deposited with MIR. Brooks as Sc
curty for OF s246s5 He alleges that the loan
was repaid and that Mr.. Brooks owed him $1,000 "a
on an accounting in addition to the securities Messrs
Albert stickney and Henry r. Beekman appear for the
plaintiff and Mr. Tracy for the defendant Messrs VIII
lam F. Howe W. c. Mexican, Mr.. Tracy and Messrs b.
Kingsland was examined. Mr. Cram testified that Mr..
Brooks received from him 1900 first mortgage bonds
OF the Union Pacific Railroad Company as part pro.
teeds OF the Credit Mobilier stock II was stated by
the other witnesses that Mr. Brooks held certificate
for three 81 900 bonds Of the Union Pacific Railroad
Company aud that the certificate was Of the divi-
dends received account Of the Credit MObler stock
ana subsequently, converted by MT BROOKS lnlo
eleven income bonds Of the Union Pacific Railroad
Company. Following testimony OF the wit
nefses named the evidence Of ex senator To-
Ahu, OF vermont, taken on commission, was
read. THIS evidence comprised answers 70
inierrogations and cross-interrogatons In u
was sasrd the fact OF hs hains c!s 1 s cs &c
gressional committee on the Credit Mobilier nvestiga-
ton He stated further, that Mr. Brooks attended all
The examinations, and he heard his testimony and his
speeches. IA regard 70 Credit Mobcr operations but
never talked with him privately the matter. The
most important part Of his testimony his remcm-
brance OF Mr. Brooks exculpating himself by saying
terested.
Considerable discussion ensucd as 10 the Admissible.
Ivy Of portions OF Judge Poands testimony, and
Tious points we're reserved for further argument ill
next Saturday, TO which time the was adjourned
INTERESTING REAL ESTATE CASE.
In Part of the Court OF Common Pleas, before
Judge Robinson there tried yesterday the suit Of
Mordoca against William G. wetmore and others.
The action brought to recover the OF So 100
for commissions in eecting the exchange Of real
tate The plaintiff alleged that he was employed by
the defendants and BY Mr. r. H. cudlpp to negotiate
an exchanro OF their respective properties, involving
tn value the sum OF nearly 97O0 600 trade sub
seouently effected Mr.. Cudlpp paid his commission,
but the defendants declined 10 theirs ON the ground
The New York herald., 1876-03-18

that plaintiff had already received compensation from
one OF the parties and not entitled 70 recover
against them The Court charged that II both parties
knew Of the employment each by the other, and with
such knowledge had agreed to pay the several commls
sons, the paintin was entitled 70 recover, and the
jury after absence OF one hour returned verdict
In favor OF the plaintiff for the of So 654, the full
amount claimed. Adolph L. Sanger appeared for
plaintiff and X. H. Bovine for defendants
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
THE RIVER MYSTERY.

The remains ofa man found several days ago In tho
water at the foot OF FifIy-nnh street, Bay Ridge,
which we're identified as those Of Captain Hamlin are
not yet positively decided to be those Of that gentle
man. Captain Hamlin's wife cannot recognize them'
though several OF his friends do.
Detective Folk says that he is satisfied that the body
"a that OF former inmate OF penal institution.
lie bases his judgment upon the fragments Of coarse
elcthing found on tie bodH
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
RUBENsTEIN.
and brother.

There was a great deal Of worrment and anxiety
evnced by Rubensen yesterday at the delay Of Judge
Brady in rendering his decision granting refusing
stay Of proceedings He holds communication
with any one except his relatives and passes most Of
his time n reading and praying. His brother, Louis,
paid him visit yesterday afternoon, and gave him
great encouragement by telling him that II was very
keY Judge BRADY would grant him The necessary stay
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
A SAFE BLOWN OPEN.

On the night OF the 18th inst burglars entered the
shade mandatory Of A. Barricko, No 653 West Fifty
FIRST street, by forcing open the door with jimmy
They blew open the safe by drilling holes into II and
pouring in powder. Their booty only few
dollars money aud promissory notes amounting 70
81 100 watchman stationed on the promises says
he heard no suspicious noise
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
THE scHNAUPER CASE.

SO FAR there has been nothing Of criminal nature
proved against Charles schnauper, the wealthy Ger
man grocer II is said that when the photograph Of
the missing was shown TO Mr. cranz, the
notary before whom the woman supposed to be Mrs.
schnauper appeared and made acknowledgment, be
Identified IL as that OF the who made oath be-
fore him. II this turns out TO bo true the charge Of
forgery cannot be brought against Schnauper
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
POLICE DISCIPLINE.

The Board Of Police met yesterday and transacted
routine business Roundsmen sharp and Ward, Of the
Twenty-seventh precinct were dismissed from the
force A number OF patr0men were transferred.
The charge OF intoxication against Surgeon McDou-
nell was dismissed, not having been proved. He was
however fined four days pay for failure 10 promptly
answer a call
were dismissed
The New York herald., 1876-03-18
WASHINGTON PLACE POLICE COURT.
Before Judge KiIbreth.

DISHONEST ERRAND BOY.
Frank Richardson, youth, residing at No. 547 East
fifteenth street, arraigned complaint Of Mrs.
Henrietta Buhmeyer OF No 10 East Ninth street, and
charged with embezzling $27. The prisoner was an
errand boy in the service OF Mrs Buhlmcyer and was
entrusted on Wednesday with S27 to pay to another
lady. Instead of paying the money, ordered Frank
ran away with it He was held in 1000 to answer
A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER
Oficer Price, OF the Twentieth precinct, at an early
hour yesterday morning arrested Jack Hennessey, who
has just returned from Sing Sing The officer the
prisoner in Eleventh with bundle He started
TO arrest him, when he ran away, and while running
he threw something in an empty lot After arresng
Hennessey the officer the lot and found open
faced silver watch. The watch is now IN the station
house In West Thrty-seventh street, and its owner is
wanted. The prisoner, on being taken TO court, was
remanded for evidence.