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The New York herald., 1876-11-29
ERIE RAILWAY ELECTION.
A SATISFACTORY EXPRESSION BIZ THE ENGLISH
STOCKHOLDERS

A SATISFACTORY EXPRESSION BIZ THE ENGLISH
STOCKHOLDERS.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of tho Erie
Railway Company for the election Of c cctors and
the transaction oil such other business might come
before them, held yesterday from ten A H. until
two +. u The Chairman, so-callcd, Of the election,
was Mr.. Charles A. Peck who In tho election repre-
scntcd mainly English shareholders and tho secretary
was Mr.. A. r. Macconough, II was looked upon as
very satisfactory exprcsson Of confidence part
OF thc English stockholders who the elcc
tons. tha, the board elected had held oco
before. aud that 700, without opposition. With the
road In tho hands OF tho receiver their actiop course
Is subject TO his Judgment and therefore the directors
arc not looked upon as occupying sormportant posi-
ton as they would were the vast properly otherwise
placed. Nevertheless, tho unanimous decision by
the election yesterday Is looked upon by all
expression OF entire satisfaction with the prescny
management OF tho road The number Of shares rep.
resented the election SOC, 0o0 and the following
gentlemen were elected unanimously directors for
1s.6-T:-Hermann r. Batzer. John ID Brown. Thomas
Dickson. K. suydan Grant solomon s Guthrio. 0iIos
W. Ho;chkiss Hugh j. Jcwett, John Taylor Johnston,
Edwin d. Morgan, Asa Packer, Cortlandt Parker
Homer Ramsdeli. Marshall O. Roberts, Samuel Sloan
Henry G. Stebbins, George y Talman. J. Lowber
Welsh The meeting OF directors for the election Of
other officers viii be held eight or ten days hcnce
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COURT OF APPEALS.
ALBANY. Nov. 2s. 1874

ALBANY, Nov. ", 1870
In Court Of Appeals, Tuesday, November 2s.
DECISIONS HANDED DOWN.
Motion for reargument denied, with $40 costs-Ccn-
trail City Savings Institution VS.. Walker
Judgment affirmed with costs-Baey VS.. Bergen
Cotton vs. Fox; Bartcau PhGnix Insurance Com
pany; KalDneisch VS.. Kalbhcisch; CHINA vs. Second
Avenue Railroad Company
Judgment reversed and new trial grantei costs to
abide event-Victory VS.. Baker.
Orders OF General aud Special Terms reversed and
proceedings RENTED to the Supreme Court TO the
end that II may proceed and consider tho application
on It's mcrits-Hcwltt vs. Wood
order granting trial affirmed and judgment alb
solutc Tor respondent on stipulation, with costs
Ryall VS.. Kennedy.
Judgment reversed and judgment ordered declaring
the child OF e. f. Ward entitled 10 the fund in
trovcrsy TO the exclusion OF the WIDOW costs OF all
parties be paid out OF tho fund-Murdock VS. Ward
Appeal dismissed with costs-Van Wort VS.. Still
man; Lddcll VS.. Patton.
Order affirmed with costs.-McI.can vs. Heald; Roeb-
ling VS. Duncan; Baylis VS.. Scudder.
No. 10. Dewoif VS.. Willians.-Upon motion the
cause was ordered back on the calendar TO No 3l2.
No. 2s1 Neuendorpf Va Duryea.--Moton 10 ad-
vance on the calendar denied 5. Hand for motion.
No. 404 Patton VS. Now York Elevated Railroad
Notion 10 dismiss the appeal r. A. Pryor for motion,
James L. Mott, opposed. The Court took tho papers
Roosevelt VS.. Luikcrt--Motion 10 dismiss appeal.
Charles H. Roosevelt Tor motion, Martin j. Koogh op-
posed The Court took the papers
No l6o Estes VS.. World Mutual Insurance Com
pany.-Upon the motion OF appellants counsel np.
peal ordered discontinued, appellant to pay respon-
dents costs.
APrsALs FROM ORDERS
No 297. In re Rhnelander Argued by Charles L
huier lot apPeuant, Huen L. eoie ior respondent
No S9S In re Gardiner. er.--Argusd by James A. Beer
Ing for appellant Hugh l. Cole for Respondent
No 225. In re Pengreet Argued by Timothy 4.
Novile for appellant hugh l. Cole lor respondent
No 400. In re rowskt-Argued by Elliot san
ford Tor appellant Hugh /. Cole Tor respondent.
The following on the general calendar wcro
argued:
No. 50. Rodman VS. Fincke. Argued BY James
Clark for appellant, j. NJ. Van Cott Tor respondent
No 90. Security Bank OF New YORK VS.. National
Bank OF the Republic. Argued by W. II. Peck ham ior
appellant Charles Tracy FOR respondent
CALENDAR
The following Is the day calendar Tor November 90
. ls16:-Nos. o9, 25. 81 l3, ~, Is, 6s, 4
The Court takes recess from Wednesday, the 2eth
to Monday, December l
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CONFIDENCE THIEVES CAPTURED.

Hay and Cannon. Of tho Steamboat Squad, arrested
walter Williams, alias Roberts. alias Corcoran. and
William Foster alias Fitzgerald for swindling emf
granta On last Saturday thcy defrauded James
Henry. Who abou: taking passage a White Star
steamship, Of flbO, aud the operators supposed
no had sailed for Europe, but Sergeant Gastln
OF . transfer coach, and had him placed on Ward's
Island under tho caro- OF tho Commissioners SO that
he could DO obtained when the operators were
captured They had swindcd in similar manner out
OF ESQ Michael Malone, who sailed week previously
for Europe. Edward Gonigalc, who left tho week
before, Of go and William Fraser another Euro
pcsn passenger, out o f2o0 Tho prisoners were
arraigned before Judge Bixby at the Washngt Place
Police Cours yesterday and rcmanded for examination
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EAST RIVER BRIDGE.

Tho great work prosecuted on the bridge yesterday
was tho shifting OF the "caricr" rope from tho north
TO the south sido Of tho towers and anchoragcs Mr.
y. y. harrington supcrintcndsd tho work ON the
Brooklyn side, whIlo Foreman Charles Young took
charge Of the operations the Now York anchorage
aud William Dempsey supervised that tho tower
The shifting OF tho 'carrier" rope 10 intended to
aid In the work OF stretching the last
foot OF the Brooklyn tower Tho latter process will
take place Friday next. This cable, hkc the othor
"cradlcs. - 500 feet long, 2ss Inches diameter
and weighs about pounds 10 Tho foot when this
cable 10 in position tho laying OF tho temporary
foot bridge Will commencc. II the weather proves
favorable this foot bridge viii be In readiness for the
vorkmen early In January,
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BOARD OF POLICE.

At meeting OF the Board OF Police yesterday Con.
eral Smith presiding, the contract for supplying the
police force with winter hats awarded to
Croiut 4 Knapp, at 81 rs per hat
Paroman smittbcrg, OF tho Twenty ninth precinct.
fined ten days. pay for stopping the Fifth Ave-
Hotel on hts way 10 the station house with James
Purcell, the messenger employed by the Democratic
National Committee, whom he arrested the charge
oi having forged bonds, which charge preferred
by Colonel Drake Dckay.
Patromen Sheeban, rwenty-nint and Brun, First
precinct were dismissed from the department
The resignation Of Mr. John Peacock, for many years
Record Clerk IN tho Central Office, was accepted.
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CONTINENTAL INSURANCE co.

ALBANY, NOV. Is, Io.6
Tho application Of tho Attorney General for tho
appointment Of . receiver for The Continental Iifc
Insurance Company to supcrsede the present recover
aud for the dissolution OF the company came mn
before Judge Osborne to-day an order 10 show
cause Hon. Henry smith appeared for tho Attorney
General, Judge Fullerton aud John ]. Hin Tor Receiyer
Anderson, Hon. William Barnes and Frank Read for
the policy holders
the ground that as tho company had been
altogether out OF existence, under Q regular
judgment and order oil thc Court II could not snow
dictou
After protracted argument an order was entered.
referring tho application to X " Dewitt 10 take
proofs, &c, with power to SIT In New York.
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COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Recorder Racket.

liz this court yesterday James =. Hynes, Of No 54s
second avenue, charged with having stolen a watch
and chain from Patrick J. QuIlc. Of Nc. 2os West
Twentieth street. while tho latter was In Madison
Square Park, during tho evening Of October IA, was
tired and acquitted
third degree sentenced 20 the State Prison for
year. James b. Ryan and Thomas Grogan, convicted
OF burglary In the third degree, both TO the
PenitenIlary Tor one year Louis Brown. who was
caught IN the act OF breaking trunks open and stealing
goods IN the apartments of Antonio Sevasco al No %
Crosby street. November IA sent 10 tho State
Prison for TWO years and SIX months
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DECISIONS.
SUPREME coURr-cHAMBKHs.

By Judge Lawrence.
In the matter OF Gaylor; Jackson VS.. Angevine (No
1r; Samo VS.. Same tNo. p; Same same (No. S);
Beekman Angevino; Union Trust Company
stcrns: LORD VS. Lord; Tying vs. Bard Welsh vs. Tha
Flusl,inr North shore and Central Railroad Comnanv
Hulctt VS.. Freckng and another; French vs.. Abbott
Dcmaresi vs. vedran; Pendleton vs.. Trustees OF the
West Fifty third street Baptist Church; Howland
Matthews; Rhgcwood Insurance Company VS. Spears;
OF Incorporation Of the Star Pleasure Club
Granted.
Henry VS.. Henry. Order granted.
Hulett vs.. Frccking.-Expianation refused
Scixas Mer.-Rcfcrcnco ordered.
Fleischcr va hassar. Apply In Richmond or Kings
county
Clark Va savase-ordcr granted appointing re-
cciver.
People, &c, W. Filing ghausen.-Co will please
refer the statute and to the authorities which
no relies
ackn icdgcd by Walter Shay. does tho afndavis
state the names OF the atlantis
Ratcf - Watkirs---Bcforc approving Of tho bond
In thus wish TO have before the order OF the
Court appointing Mr.. Van Siyck receiver and tho
curiy which he should give as such receiver
Rico Rice. Report OF referee confirmed and
Judgment Of divorce granted to the plaintiff
Campbell va Money! will hear counsel as 20 tho
propricy Of granting this order without nosce 20 the
whether tho judgment was recovered by default or
after APPEARANCE on trial.
MARINE CoUEr-cHAMBKRa
BY Judge McAdam
Avery Price; Lyon Va GoodseIL L--Opnt0n0 died.
Besng va Duprat; Solomon va Samo-Scs In
dorscment on papcrA
Robinson VS. Davcnport--Motio denied; $40 costs,
20 abide event
Simmons va Berrian.--Mr Edward Jacobs appointed
receiver.
Loorarn va Rcdegod.-Compinint dismissed
Clothcry vs. Egns Motion 10 vacate arrest denied,
but as defendant 10 In actual custody . speedy trial
will bo allowed according to the rules
Bell VS.. Traccy.-Deiendant discharged from arrest
Kohier VS. Pnstcr.-Compiaint dismissed
Negram w Fernandez Proceedings dismissed
Watt vs.. pol.ltz Commission ordered.
Conron Griiiiths --Surctics approved.
Corren va Morrisscy; Pratt va Irvine; Kohn Va
Besk--Defaults noted
kstsser vA Levy; Sykes W harrbi 0,Nsiu VI
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BOARD OF HEALTH.

The Board OF Health met yesterday and trans nsacted
considerable routine business.
A hearing was accorded to . delegation OF drovers,
who urged tho granting OF permission drive cattle
through certain streets az night After much discus
sion the following resolution was adoptcd:--
Resolved. That after December tho Sanitary su.
nvenne from sxtleth 20 street and the
Sxticih yard through the transverse road sixty
First avenue tho slaughter houses cattle NOT so
leave the yards before midnight after ave A. NJ
the daiy cleaned before eight A. These
permits TO DO revoked by the Sanitary superintendent
violation of tho above conditions.
The following Is Synopsis OF tho Presidents report
to the Mayor Tor the quarter ending September so,
1876
Gases Of CONTAGIOUS Dseases-Typhus fever Al typhoid
.s measies ss: dphtheriA, $685. smallpox, ~; yellow
fcvcr ! vaccinasions i.isa revaccinatlons. 3,57a:
Meat and Fish Conference.-The barrels OF nsh IL 200
pounds Of meat 500 pounds o. poultry 500 pounds Of ue,
VITAL srATsrlcs
Deaths for the ending September 80 1876 $500;
Iv For period Is7S
Tor cor-spon iing period 1872. loo2a
The following abstract presents comparison Of tho
and deaths in pubic institutions for the quartcr:
Darrhscai diseases, s.6s; bronchitis 400; pneumonia
337 phthsis pulonalis lo4S children under FIVE years
Of age. 5,2sS asaths in institutions, 1883.
The following the weekly report OF Dr. Nace
Deputy Register OF Records
During tho week cndng Saturday, November as 1870
de eaths registered in the bureau being
OF compared with the preceding 10 less than
actual number Of deaths which occurred during
ending November IL 426 which below the aver
ago five years. and represents death
rate OF 10 per 900 persons living. tho population
mated at i.oJ5.55s.
Tho following is a comparative statement o, oa.es Of
contagious disease reported this bureau for the two
weeks ending November 70. 1876
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RUNNING A HOTEL.

Judge Donohue had his time occupied yesterday IN
hearing another suit brought BY william Sloane
and others against ME Jay Gould. IL would
appear according 10 the plaintis' story. that Mr..
Gould was, In 1879 President Of the New Jersey
Southern Railroad Company. Ho bought and ntted
up - an excursion house tho East End Hotel si Long
Branch. the carpets for tho having been pur-
chased from the plaintiff The plaintiffs proved that
Alexander II. Christelar. who sold the house, made
the deed in Mr. Goud's name; brs the defence
alleges that there verbal tor tho company,
Arc that be- ~ President no more lable for tho
carpets than any othor ocer OF the corporation Tho
plaintiffs further urge that from the tact that defend
nns telegraph operator treasurer the hotel and
that as the Of the company not brought
TO prove that tho receipts credited to defend
ant II should be assumed that they were Moreover,
the company were not proved 20 bc specially bere-
fitted oy the hotel which defendant purchased Be-
sides this, hc knsw the road was running behind
pensss. ana be exceeded his powers ordering
the carpets in the name Of the road. He now claims
that house against the road For the defence John
Thompson proved that tho receipts OF the hotel
deposited by him every two days 20 tho credit Of
tho New Jersey southern Railroad. The Court took
the papers and reserved decision. Nr. COINS sp-
peared for the plaintiff and Icssrs Thomas g. Shear
man ana sterling for the defendant
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ANOTHER MISSING MAN.

The police were yesterday notinsd OF tho nysteri-
disappearance Of }. G. Plattner, Of Auburn N. y
He last tho morning OF the 2lst inst, al
Tho store OF HavJland Ncrritt on Barclay street.
Ho ls described nve feet eight inches IN height,
about forty old with gray hair and heavy sandy
mustacha His clothing consisted Of dark business
eSih hasvy hpg hlask svsreoas and black Sot hak
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abuse being principally shc result OF dsir,um caused
by excessive drinking About this time ne hurled ~
her with great violence china vase. al another time
kerosene lamp and still again bottle OF whiskey,
thereby endangering her life Upon this state OF facts
SUIT has been instituted for divorce the ground OF
cruel and inh uman treatment the complaint TO which
effect has been placed nle in the County Clerks
once or course, AZ the stands, Ia ex pdyfe
complaint and when the other side comes 10 be heard
an entire new compilation may be placed on The matter
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EXTINCT LOVE.

Augusta Mann, No S27 East Fourteenth street.
caused the arrest last week Of her husband Frederick
barber for assautng and abusing hor He was let 60
at tho Fifty yseventh Street Court promising TO
form his evil ways On Monday evening he again
assaulted his wife and tried cuI her throat with
Ho sont 10 the Island In default Of $10 no
and $400 ball TO keep tho peace.
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The Bankruptcy Proceedings Against
Duncan, Sherman s. Co.
Continuation Of the Trial of Charles
Ralston, the Forger.
Something About the National Water Works
Company, Of New York.
Still Another Suit Against
Jay Gould.

The bankrupt nrm OF Duncan, Sherman Co hav.
mg applied for discharge, one OF the creditors, 4
sraham Halsh without ding specifications but hav-
ing gwen notice OF HIS intention TO oppose the dis
sharge, entered upon tho examination OF william
Butler Duncan after mo application for discharge had
oecn made During the examination William D. Ship
man was called a witness, and F. N. Bangs counsel
for the bankrupis desired TO appear tor them and
Shc witness TO object TO such questions might
appear him objectionable. TO argue the points raised
by him thereon, TO call for rulings and to exercise all
Bhc privileges OF counsel Register Ketchum, before
whom tho examination held, decided that counsel
for tho bankrupts privileged appear for tho
witness shpman at these proceedings, whereupon
Je drew up the following questions for dclerm
BY the Court. whether after bankrupts have instituted
proceedings TO obtain discharge and after spechca-
sons have been aied. and aficr q particular cred
itor has obtained time to nic specifications, the
bankrupts not entitled appear by counsel upon
the examination of any witnoss called by particular
creditor adversely to tho bankrupts whether cred
itor who after tho bankrupts have applied for dts
charge, has entered upon examination OF tho BANK
rapts, and has procured such examination to be adj
)ourncd from time to tme and has obtained time
To Ale specifications, has right 10 enter on q
general er pdrte examination OF witness
without notice TO the bankrups and their counsel and
without opportunity TO the bankrupts or their
Sci 10 attend and the witness, and cxcr
else the other rights OF adverse counsel The Register
In his opinion that hcro pending exaini-
nation oy creditor OF the bankrupS before the spcci
hcaons were flied under the application for dis
charge. and here is pending an examination OF a wit
summoned on behalf OF tho same creditor and
qurcd To produce books and papars They separate
proceedings. The depositions OF the witness TO bc
made here would not be competent evidence, II
offered as such upon the trial OF specifications
That may llod against the bankrupts in
opposition 10 their discharge Upon that trial wit
ncsscs must be produced and examined as in other
Eases, and tho legal rights OF all parties tiicn
secured 10 them The 1nal words OF tho FIRST question
proposed by the bankrupts' counsel, assumed the
proceedings 10 he adverse to the oankrupts; an
adverse proceeding without right TO appear and defend
Iccmcd unjust. But Il the foregoing paragraphs
not mistaken those final words need qualification The
certified 10 the United States District Court
md was argued by T. n. Bangs for the bankrupts,
Edward A. Brown for the opposing creditors Yestcr
day Judge Blatchford rendered his opinion, concur
kng in the opinion OF tho Register.
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MATRIMONIAL INFEL1CITIEs.

Scarcely day passes that the courts arc not called
uron adJudcaic differences arising out Of marimo-
rsa complications Among the latest casos Of lthis
specially which the attention Of the courts has beea
called. IL complaint made by Anna Lynch against
James A. Lynch, from whom sho seeks sevcrence Of
inc marital bond on tho ground OF alleged cruel and
innuman treatment According 10 her story they
married on tho 25th Of July, 1865, IN New
Orleans. They lived happily together until 1870. at
which time, having taken up their residence in this
city. he began 10 abuse and mnllreat her manner
90 cruel and inhuman that she finally
compelled TO invoke tho arbitration OF the
courts. She alleges In her complaint that in Dccc-
ber, 1870, while they were Irving at tho corner Of
Forty first street and Second avenue he became
csssively shnstSa n Nv cenduet teHayS hN, reh
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Bailey; Zom Sencr; Yederlein vs. Eschiach; Early
Va Cavanagh; Morris VS.. Conner; Fox va Fox, Rci-
senberg Schwartz; Seligman VS. Rhind: Keleher
va Merritt; Snyder w. yokening; Budd vs. Daven-
port-Orders granted.
Wagner VS.. Blauch-Attachmcnt ordered.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
MARRIED.

BALpwry-Drxox-On Wednesday, Nov. q, At the
residence Of the BRIDES father by the Rev. Dr. Aiet
JoHy BALDWIN CARRx, youngest daughter Of SeorSs
s. Dixon, all OF New York No cards
wrcKsrHAD--GRxExK- Wednesday, November
% by the Rev. ). s. Kennard, rHEoDoRE !. VICE.
STEAD to SARAH A. CREME
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A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS

A QUAlSIEh OF MlLLlON OOLLAhS.
THE WILL OF MR. THOMAS PARISH IN DISPUTE
BEFORE SURROGATE DoRLAND--AN EX-
PouGHKEEPsiE Nov 2s 1875
Ono OF the most important will cases that occu-
pied the attcn ton Of the legal authorities this
vicinity has been opened the Surrogate's Court in
this city, before Surrogate Peter Dorland. II an
onshoot OF the celebrated Parish viii New York.
Tho tcstator, Mr.. Thomas Parish u married man,
but had children and died leaving properly to the
amount of nearly II not quite, quarter Of million of
dollars Some time previous TO his death he and his
wife separated Mr. Parish having adopted Susie Hayt
daughter OF ex-Mayor Hayt, OF Newburg, his child.
With her no travelled abroad Since the adoption the
friends OF all parties concerned incudingthe separated
wife, the adopted daughter, who is young lady,
and the estaor have taken Sides and tho the
chief topic of society gossip. There is to be bitter
the WILL ana the air is lcc with scada
como to light in testimony. Learned counsel have
been employed both SIDES. and the separated wife
widow, and one or two other parties directly inter-
estcd, will do everything in their power to break the
Will
The will, though not allowed to be made public ns
yet mas been discussed in nearly every part Of tho
city It's contents having been scanned by many per-
1t is known that II bequeaths the bulk of de-
Miss Hayt aud to James Parish $4,000 Ma
thanel b. Hayt father OF dcceaseds adopted daughter
S. 900; Thomas Parish knight, So 00O Robert Parish
Frost, now dcceascd son ot Joseph 9. Frost ST. 600,
and MIS- Parrish 900, leaving to the adopted daugh
ter Susie Hayt Parish, over S2o0o00 The executors
Peter b. Hayt ana Nathaniel b. Hayt.
The examination before the Surrogate Monday
included mainly tho taking OF evidence from persons
who witnessed tho will.
Tho further hearing adjourned until cdnesday
December l3 at ten O'Clock.
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TAXATION OF A BEQUEsT.

In tho year 1862 Dr.. Jacob Harscn. . prominent
physician OF this city, died. aud among his bequcsts
life Interest IN So 600 TO Catherine Fay. with
the power of appointment by her will to the dspo
sion of the principal her death. The egatec under
will and testament Horatio p Allen her lcgatee The
executors OF tho estate and the internal revenue
officers crroncousy held the life estate absolute
legacy, and taxes were that theory collected and
deducted rom the principal sum paid 10 Allen. This
payment was claimed TO estop the government and 10
be adjudication OF the amount OF tax 80 which Is
was claimed 70 be entitled, and the decision OF the
assessors 10 have been adjudication OF the amount
OF tax due TO the SUIT was brought the
Tor taxes alleged 10 be due tho principal amount.
The was argued by tho Defendant on his be.
hail. assisted by D. r. Jaques and Roger d. Sherman,
Assistant Unued States District Attorney for she gov
THE HARLEM SUSPENSION BRIDGE.
Corporation Counsel Whitney mado \ motion before
Judge Lawrence, OF the Supreme Court yesterday for
order confirming the report OF the Commissioners
to take land necessary for the construction OF the
suspension bridge intended to span tho Harlem River
In the vicinity Of the present bridge at Macombs DAM
The property to be taken is located the vicinity OF
tho proposed WORK, and extends less than half mile
north OF High Bridge The Comm iss,oners report
shows the total amount OF awards be $35
asses ssments. $37, ISL IS. The Commissioners and
down at 2,476 7S. The only objection intcrposed
the confirmation OF the report the part OF
some OF tho property owners to the jurisdiction OF the
commissioners. Judge Lawrence, while intimatng
tina, hc saw present impeachment to tho confirms alton
OF report took the objection under consideration
aud reserved his decision