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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-26
A PRECOCIOUs YOUTH.

on Wednesday night Mr.. Francis N. Rosa, OF
Seventeenth street, found shocIess and ragged
urchin IN Filth avenue, shvering from tho cold He
brought him TO his residence, and gave him q
dinner The boy SAID that his namo Arthur Cam
eron, and that his s,epmoher, at No. 234 West Thirty
ninth street, had turned him tho Mr. Rossa
comm nicated with Captain Williams, OF the Twenty.
ninth precinct. and signor ChIard, the agent OF the
Society the Prevention OF Cruelty to Children, whe
chanccd DO the station house, proceeded
tigate the He found that the boy was n
vetcrate liar, that no had good home, AID that
leaving his parents residence he took off his shoes and
stockings ana threw item away they hurt hts feet.
In addition, he had already been inmate OF tho
House OF Refuge Justice OtlerDourg yesterday sur
rendered tho youth back 10 his stepmOlhc When
sho got him out on the sidewalk his cries could tie
heard a block away. After The brief contention be-
tween mother and son terminated Master Cameron
walked homo, demurc, and 1t is 10 DO hoped, repentan
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been published Judge Donohus, yesterday. appointed

been published, Judge Donohue yesterday, appointed
q referee.
The motion OF james Lee to set aside judgment OBJ
tanned by the city yesterday denied ana the order
to show OF setting aside the proceedings OF the
Sheriff issued upon the judgment vacated and aside
BY Judge Donohue.
Thomas Ryan, for twenty years past officer OF the
Superior Court, died at his residence on Wednesday
night OF brain fever. Deceased was a faithful and
efficient officer ana wis highly respected by his asso-
GATES.
Judge Freedman yesterday settled the proposed
amendments Tor appeal IN The of Anna l.. Seill
against tho American Popular Lille Insurance Company,
the tu facts Of which have already been iuly pub
In he OF Henry Wilson against Joseph NJ Davis
the palniin obtained an injunction restraining the
auct'oneer from selling certain property under lore
closure OF chattel mortgage The order dsobcyed
and the auctoneer went ON with the sale, whereupon
toneer, The defendant and purchaser should not be
punished tor contempt The matter came up for ar2u-
ment1estcrday before Judge spcir In superior Court
Special Term. His Honor took the papers.
In the suit OF Howard 7. FELTON, against William A.
Parks IN the superior Court, growing out OF certain
partnership transactions, an Injunction was recently
obtained restraining tho defendant from collecting the
deos OF William A. Parks Co or from d,sposing OF
their property. Judge Speir yesterday entered an
order vacatng the injunction.
The singer Sewing Machine Manufacturing Company
have brought suit against Henry Stewart Tor alleged
infringement OF rade mark Judge Speir yesterday
granted injunction restraining tho defendant from
manufacturing or disposnG oil any OF their machines
or from Initiating their trade mark.
Tho Corporation OF the city OF Brooklyn yesterday
filed its answer TO the suit of Abraham b. Miller
against the Brooklyn Bridge Company in the United
States Circuit Court The final hearing OF the case Will
be had before Commissioner Shields on the Sd Of
February
julius wistheimer was yesterday taken before Com
missioner Shields charge OF passing counterfeit
half dollar on James y. sherry. OF No ia Division
street. Wisheimcr, who is only fifteen years DID, con-
cssed to the act, but said he did not know II was
wrong to pass bad money. Ho was released on $780,
his father becoming his security 10 that amount
Louisa McincKc has brought suit for limited DIT
against her husband Frederick Tor cruel aud In
human treatment. Among other acts oil cruelty, she
that no occasion choked her badly she
unable to swallow for some days aitcrward, and
she he capped tho climax Of his cruelty by turn
ing her out of doors Tho defendant, who is nearly
twice old the plaintiff, protests that all he wants
to have the plaintiff live with HIM, and that no
turned her OF doors. Application was yes
erday made TO Judge Speir 10 punish the defendant
for non.payment Of amony. The Court took tho
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THE POLICE BOARD.

INCREASING THE sUPERINTENDENT's POWERS
BUILDING INSPECTIONS FRIED
EGGS.
The Police Board met yesterday. Commissioner
Nichols, who is very III, beng absent Alter the
transaction OF minor business tho following rcsou-
tons were Adopted
Resolved That the superintendent be authorized to detail
proper poles duty business land Tor such
IN nma xiow any suc member 10 leave tue sy wneh
the possibility OF an application to tns board, In .. snsh
board, IN writing, his action IN the premises
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
The following copy OF a resolution passed by the
Board OF Fire Underwriters was read and ordered on
action OF the Board Of Police
theatres and other public buildings opinion
ar% shs 'pse,so a.h"red ana rsgai,ed H chapter ~
that the equirements OF the snail not he neglected.
bu: strictly enforced.
Commissioner be respectfully invited to the authority
gwen them in section Of said chapter 742 Laws OF 1871
and that they be and hereby requested fully exercise
II with reference TO all tho classes OF buildings referred to
In said section.
QUESTION
A communication IRON Smith, Hedges Co., asking
permission give Detective Dunn 500 for the arrest
of thief, received and the request granted with
the deduction. Officer Hcverside OF the Fourth
precinct permitted to receive $40 Tor the capture
OF a dcsertcr from war vessel.
Captain Lowcry, OF the Sixth precinct, forwarded
the 81 received by Michael Cullen dourman, from
George Chadwick, the prisoner in the great forgery
who wanted fried eggs served TO HIM. The letter
accompanying II was referred To the Committee on
Rules and Discipline. In this charges had been
preferred against tho doorman Tor taking money IRON
prisoner, and Captain Lowery sent the sum received
TO the commissioners, with the explanation that the
man know that IN doing he had been guilty
Of any violation OF the rules
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A CURIOUS SUIT.

In the suit of John W. Hamilton against Jacob
Lorillard where plaintiff seeks to $3.50 due
salary for his services press agent OF Howcs l.
Cushings circus, trip 10 the West Indies and
South America, The defendant, Jacob Lorilard, was
before Judge McAdam, IN Marine Court, Chambers,
yesterday, and was examined by Brewster Kissam,
counsel Tor plaintiff as witness before trial. The
animation quite interesting and Of some length.
There was quite an acrimonious feeling, apparently,
between respective counsel during the examination OF
the wit ness In the course OF the proceedings II
sought to establish the TACT that most II not
all OF the paraphernalia OF Howcs Il
Cushing Is owned By the defendant. the
defendant, however, contending TINT ne Is not
in partnership with the Co defendants Howes Cush-
ing Upon the statement OF Mr.. Lorillsrd's counsel
10 the effect that steamer North Polnt which
commodities the circus troupe, will have returned
from the trip about April next. when the de-
icndant will De abo TO produce an agreement OF al
legged copar ncrship with Howcs y Gushing, in which
bo alleges he has interest, the further herring was
postponcd to that date. 1t Is Understood that Mr..
Hamilton will institute another suit for SIS, 600 dam
ngcs for having been le IN critical and dangerous
situation in Bermuda agent Tor the company. and
from which pred camcnt the defendant refused TO
tricatc him by sending him sufficient funds with which
20 deiray actual debt contracted for the circus. Tho
case then adjourned
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A BAKERS SPREE.

Mr.. RAIDER, wcll known baker in Fordham, i'm
bibed too freely from the intoxicating bowl on wcdnes
day afternoon and aiterward started for sleigh ride.
After driving his horse furously for some time he
stopped at hotel for tho purpose of keep
Ing his spirits up BY pouring tho landlords
spirits down, leaving his horse unblanke.ed un-
der open shed. His attention called
to The fact repeatedly by officer, whom he required
in svery accents 10 visit locality which would DO
uncomfortable at this time OF the year He came
out OF the hotel shortly aiierward and proceeded to
administer tremendous beating to his qnadruped by
way oil reminding him that lie still had an owner The
officer jumped into the sleigh just as he was driving or
and arrested him. As they were gong to tho station
house, and were waiting az railroad crossing for the
passing OF a train, the horse dropped dead, the
result Of the abusive treatment which he had re-
cevcd.
Judge Wheeler committed Radcr for trial. In default
of hnti
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BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At tho regular meeting Of the Board OF Aldermen
yesterday, with Mr. II. d. Purroy In tho cnalr. the fol-
lowing miscellaneous matters were attended to-
THE THIRD DISTRICT COURT.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner OF Public
Works complete the Third District Court House, In
view OF the fact that tho term OF the in
charge that had expired the 3lst OF De-
ccmbcr last referred to "A committee.
TIE WATER SUPPLY.
On motion of Alderman Keenan, Tho Commissioner of
Public Works was requested 10 inquire into the Liver
pool plan OF preventing waste oil water.
Tho special committee on Croton water author.
lied, motion OF Alderman Tuomey. 10 an
the statement that tho for tapping
mains tapping cocks Of insufficient SIZE and IN
ferior make, resulting IN serious damage from leak
ma
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ST. Johns GUILD.

The following contributions received yesterday
and will, Mr. wswali says, furnish supplies Tor TO-
day
r. o. W.. $50; NJ. NJ H.. S.; A. W. Budlong, SEQ
Charles Luing 4 Co., $50; Henry Harvey, $40
Anonymous, 81; william l.. Chamberlain, $l5; kerbs
Spicss, $780, poor boys mite, 10 cents a. b. C., S5
Employees OF the Commercial Fire insurance Company,
So; Miss sarah A. Robins, 500; Mrs. Amelia Robins
500; Mamaroaeck, s.; Adj Keppr Imam, S.; Ano-
nymous 90 cents; L. =. T.. Jr, 81; T. VI. W, $50; A.
George G. Blankc, SIS; A .Genlcman, ST; Miss Jans
Davis, 81; Miss p, sl A. b. N, SIS; r. s. N, 81; A
Friend, 81; Miss A. Wilkes. $40; A Stranger, 50; r..
Curtis. s.; H. Mccartney, ST. Mrs. Isaac ABBOTT, 81
John Lantnener, 81 4o ". J. H., IS: Employees Of c.
A. Aulem, ordt Co; sa7 90; Cash. So Cash, $50;
Brother SIS; c. H. w.. $40; Anonymous, IS: q. NJ
Total, 1862 II.
Contributions TO this fund earnestly solicited for
tho work tomorrow, and should be sent Andrew W
Lcggat, treasurer, ~ East Fourteenth street.
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A TWO YEARS WATCH.

julius A. Wucnscher, young German, OF No. s
Fifth street, Brooklyn, T.. D., was tried and
vctcd in the Kings County Court Of Sessions ycstcr
day. for grand larceny. The prisoner, who gained
notorcty few months ago by pcrsonatng Gen.
eral Stenmctz among certain females in this city,
accused by Matthias Hickman, Of No. SIS Broadway,
with having raudnIcntIy obtained Two watches and
q gold chain, valued ut $3.50. from him. Tho pris-
oncr TO the testimony called at tho OF
Hickman, on November TO- and represented that he
wanted TO purchase watch and cham for his sister.
The jcweler. having slight acquaintance with the
prisoner, gave him PERMISSION to take tho property
named with him that the lady might make select
Nothing further or heard OF the accused unt
December 25, when nc returned to his home. Hc
thercupon arrested. Wucnschcr testified In his
behalf that he did intend TO buy watch and chain
but on his way home he met friend With whom he
went Off to New Jersey. Ho was sentenced to the
pcnitcntiary for Two years.
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AVEKSE TO MUSTARD.

Edward o. BrnkcrhoG, dcmuro looking man
of forty-hve, who is said to be retired cracker
baker, with fortune estimated between $500 900 and
81, 900, 000 placed before the bar Of tho Tombs
Police Court yesterday while Judge Duffy listened TO
the solicitations Of his friends for his release When
taken into custody the unfortunate man had on his
person $40 and valuable gold watch. HIS haIIucna-
ton appeared TO be that waters constantly mix
ing mustard ito which he was decidedly avcrse) into
his food. Having put up with the outrage long enough
he sought satisfaction ny breaking the windows OF his
hotel which act caused tho police to interfere His
widowed sister, Mrs. Cooper promising TO see that he
immediately sent to the Bloomngdale Insane
Asylum, the Judge ordered his release and directed
the money found on him TO be paid over TO her.
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LITTLE LOUIS NEFF.

Coroner Flanagan held an inquest yesterday on the
body OF little Louis Nen aged three years, who was
drowned In the tank OF the steamboat William
Fletcher on January 90 while the passengers were
beng transferred on board OF her from the steamer
France TO Castle Garden, The testimony of James f.
Emmons, William I.ashcr, George IL. Pass, Teresa
Men, the child's mother, and DR.. Miller deemed
sufficient by the jury to warrant the following YER.
dict -
awe find that the child Louis Men came to his death
by drowning by accidentally falling into tho tank on
board the steam-s william Fletcher, on tho Goth inst
Ia consequences OF the being removed from said
tank BY some person 70 US unknewA"
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STEALING NEW YORK HERALDS.

Pat Donoghuc, aged sixteen years, OF No. Ash West
Twenty seventh street, was arrested yesterday
ing by Oncer REILLY, Of tho Twenty ninth precinct,
and arragnod before Justice Otterbourg at the WASH
nston Place Court charged by Mr.. Robert A. Greacen,
of No 161 West Thirty-hrst street. with stealing
HERALD from the stuop OF Mr. Greacen's residence
yesterday morning Tho boy said he simply went up
the sIoop ind out what the street number OF tho
an order from the HERALD Office emitting him ten
copies of tho paper. The boy who supports a poor
mother and little sister, was discharged. There IS
no question, however, but that some boy has stolen
Mr. Grcaccns HERALD from his soop every morning
this week.
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THE $50. 900 ISLANDER SUIT.

The action r-ught on Wednesday last in tho Su.
preme Court Circuit, before Judge Gilbert, by Leon
b. Wnshp against John b. Adriancc, dry goods dealer
OF this city, so, 900 damages for SANDER
concluded yesterday afternoon. In charging the
jury the Court said the speaking OF sianderous
words implies malice, and the plaintiff IS entitled to
recover. II tho Jury to the conclusion that
words spoken ~, vlleged, aud mado with
honest vew then they wou1 exoncraie the DEFENDANT
Tho measure Of damages the Judge charged, must DO
determined by the good. OF the jury. Tho jury
which absent two hours beng unable TO agree
discharged. They stood eight Tor the plaintiff and
four fOrd c fcndanC
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AN IMMORAL TEACHER.

A professional card writer, who has resided In tho
village OF Jamaica Tor several months past giving his
name ms n. N. Hicks, was arrested yesterday by
oniccr Rcmscn on warrant issued by Police Justice
W. I. Brush, charged with making and distributing
obscene pictures Several Of these pictures pro-
duced ia evidence and proved to be OF the
gushing character II Is alleged that Hicks has been IN
the habit OF selling or giving such pictures TO the
young both The Justice sent the prisoner
the County Jail to await the action OF tho Grand jury
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FOR A STARVING MOTHER.

Mark Simon, boy sixteen years old, living at No.
AZ East Broadway arraigncd before Justice Otter
bourg, At the Washington Place Police Court, ycssor-
day, charged with stealing tub Of lard. value So tho
property Of Wilcox Co., No. SO vcstry street Mr.
Philips superintendent OF the firm, stated that they
did about the value OF the lard but that
large shipments by steamers were daily delayed by
just such petty arcencs Whom Simon was asked
what he had to say, he stated that his mother was
sick and starving al home. Justice Otterbourg held
hun In $500 bail for trial az Special Sessions and said
he would inquire into the truth Of his statement.
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containing $3.50 in money and clothing valued at SIS
the property Of H. Matthias, OF No. ITO Ridge street, and
was sent 10 tho State Prison for Que year.
YOUNG BURGLAR.
Charles Dougherty pleaded guilty to the charge Of
breaking INTO the store OF f. A. Dolan, No. 400 West
Twenty second street, and stealing 81 IN money and
quantity OF cigars He the State Prison for
three years.
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A FALSE CHARGE.

Samuel Munscn, the BOY fourteen years old, arrested
by Detective schmidtborger, of the Twcnty-ninth
precinct at the instance OF tho Society for the Pre-
ventiou of Cruelty to Children charge Of outrag.
Ing Carrie vok, aged eight years. and Kate vok aged
years, at tho residence Of their parents, No 232
West Twentieth street, was brought before Justice
OterboUrg, ut tho Washington Place Court, yesterday
morning and discharged the Justice learning from tho
girls that actual crime had been committed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-26
ALDERMANIC "BULL-DOZING. +"

At yesterdays meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen
M Cole presented series OF resolutions in support of
tho Compromise Electoral bill now pending before
Congress Alderman Purroy squelched tho high.
sounding pronunciameuto by remarking:-"I move
that the resolutions bc placed hle the bill has
already passed the Senate" This motion was carried
and Mr.. Coles effort thus consigned 10 oblivion.
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WHICH Is WHICH

motion was made before Judge Donohue ycstcr-
day. In the suit OF Henry Simon against Gustave
Cohen to vacate an order OF against defendant
In suit for false Imprisonment and malicious prose-
cution. 1t appeared that defendant bad Simon
arrested In suit for assault and battery, which arrest
was vacated by the Marine Court, whcrcupoh SIMON
commenced n SUIT tor damages 1t commended that
tho action did lic until tho determination OF the
assault case Tho Court ordered the issues In the SUIT
Tor damages TO be tried next Monday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-26
VINEGAR OR RUM 4?

Tho cage OF August G. and William Fisher, owners
OF vinegar works on Third avenue, Brooklyn, who are
accused Of nrufacturng Illicit whiskey, resumed
in that city yesterday before United States Commits
sioncr Winsow. The testimony for the government
closed with the examination Of Mr.. W. A. Ford,
expert in the manufacturing OF vinegar. Tho
W Ill be continued on Monday next
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COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY, Jan. 25, 1877.
No. 1sa Millard VS. McMullin.-Arsumcn; resumed
and concluded
NO. 100. McD0uga VS.. Hcss.--Argucd by NJ. J.
Shoccraft for appellant. Charles Mason Tor respondent
NO. l32 simpson vs. Brown.--Argucd by Calvin
Frost Tor appellant W. J. Groo for respondent
Proclamation made and Court adjourned.
Day calendar Tor Friday, January 26--Nos. ITO,
172, 49, 176, III, 179, 1870, 1872
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RAlDING THE TENTH.

The Tenth precinct police under Sergeant Horbclt,
on Wednesday nigh, raided a disorderly house In Ell
bridge street, and arrested the proprieors, Charles
and Amelia Marder. who held for trial at tho
Essex Market Court yesterday Six girls and two men
found IN the house were DISCHARGED.
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SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Judge Dononuc yesterday appointed referee in tho
SUIT of J. c. Bancroft. Davis against the Erie Railroad
Company.
In tho case Of william P. Martin against the Windsor
Hotel Company to recover 100000 for professional
services a. o lawyer. tue acs Of which have already
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DECISIONS.
SUPREME CoURr--cHAMBERs.

BY Judge DouOhuO
Gilmore VS.. Arthur; Hoffman Vs. Urich Tho Mayor,
&C., We. Goldberg; Hubbard Decker, Nos !, 2 3;
Ames Crowley; Phelan W.. Miller ct al, Nos. !. 2,
3; Brown W. Browne; Matter Of Hrsch, &c. Tho
Union Dime Savings Institution vs.. Finkenaucr;
Collender Phelan; Matter Of Bonny, &c. Tho
The nO May nsS % Press VA Press Mater Of Miller,
and Horandt ". C1Pse-Granted
Matter OF Ellis, &c.-A iuii consideration Of this
on all the points and tho rcst must bc dismissed
Perault VS.. Rand ct aI-Denled, with leave to renew
on decision Of General Term without costs
Matter OF Jessurum.-writ dismissed Prisoner re-
mandcd.
scented.
Grnin VS.. Hclmbold; Simmons vs.. Simmons; Percy
VS.. Chave, and Sammis VS.. ray.-Memoranduma
Ritter vs. The Second Congregational Church; The
Mayor &c. w. Leo; Mansbach The Metropolitan
Lilo Insurance Company, and Leszy nsky vs. Broome.-
Snebly va Conner-Bond approved
Ryerson vs.. Brunnagin ana Listman vs. Blank
Notions granted.
Connors vs. Titus-Order granted.
Foley VS.. Rathbone.- Motion denied. Memoran-
Mckay VS.. Jameson. -Motion denied, with costs
Martin va The Windsor Hotel Com pany. --Rcference
ordered.
SUPREME oURT--CIRCuIr-PART 3.
BY Judge Larremore.
Jamcs VS.. Cowing and another.-Moton for allow
MARINE CoURT-CHAMBERS
BY Judge McAdam
Thachcr VS.. Booram-There is a conflict In tho
proofs to the question Of nOn-residcnce. cannot
determine the dispute on aildavts Reference ordered
(See papers,.
Bonneville VS.. Standardization granted, without
costs.
Neville VS.. Observation-Disclosures granted for February
Is
Rosendorf vs.. Mchealis -Edward Jacobs appointed
receiver.
Groht vs. Hanson.-Thirty dollars costs allowed.
Mcdonald VS.. Cavanagh. -MemorandaL (See papers)
Fay va. Lespinasse; Hutcbins vs. Butler; Meinicke
VS. Schultz; Muidoon VS.. McCarerty; McCalc VS.
Doughcrty. Motions granted.
Appel W.. Wely.-Complaint dismissed
jackson w. Harmon. -Deiault opened on terms
Marshall VS.. Connor.-Judgment on answer.
Bomorowsky VIZ Jacoby; Hamilton vs. Brooke De-
faults noted.
simpson Keltcr.-Examinaton filed.
Kuhn va Griswold; Wood vs.. Blocker; Berlowitz
Bcmah; Snaw vs.. Collins; Shaw VS. l,esnon Kearney
VS.. Candler Rowland VS.. Wheeler; Kruger VS.. SIM
mons; Waterman Conner Allen Conner; Brock.
VS.. Langan; Murray HILL Bank Vs. Wakeman |;
Jackson vs.. Harmon Sloane vs.. Fremont -Urders
granted.
BY Judge Sheridan
Tucker Sheridan.-AiOton granted upon pay
mont of $40 costs, defendant to have SIX days TO
answer from date OF service OF order; amended sum-
mons
BY Judge Goepp.
Goetz Vs. Standardization denicd, without COSTS
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

The Supply Committee met yesterday afternoon in
tho hall OF tho Board oil Education for the purpose of
auditing bills for supplies Twenty-Five thousand dol.
lars appropriated at tho meeting Of tho Board OF
Education on Wednesday, the oath inst, Tor the pay
mcnt al bills for the month Of January. Bills to tho
amount OF ST. OF were audited yesterday alter.