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The New York herald., 1877-12-28
THE LOVE SICK SOLDIERS TRIAL DY COURT
MARTIAL-A HABEAs CORPUS.

THE LOVE SICK soLDIER's TRIAL BY COURT
MARTIAL-A HABEAs CORPUS.
Counsellor ". +. Severance appeared yesterday
afternoon in the United States District Court, Cham
bers, Brooklyn. before Justice Benedict, and filed
petition for OF habeas corpus requiring General
Gibson. commanding Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island,
TO produce Private John j. Corbctt court at eleven
O'Clock on Saturday morning Tho petitioner stated
the charges already published in tho HERALD.
says he is private IN Battery No 0, Third unItcd
States artillery, and Is stationed at Fort Wadsworth
that General Horatio G. Gibson Is in command OF
the said regiment. and that the 10th OF
November last he was arrested by Sergeant Davis
and confined in the guard house Tor nine days tnore-
alter; that on December he was confined in q dark
cell and kept there eight days. ana since then he
has been kept in the guard house. and that he is still
confined in violation or law. md hts dctenoe
Is also violation Of military law The petitioner
rectcs the facts concerning his detention to the best
of his knowledge and Dclie the main points OF winch
have been already pubsnod. 44
There was no argument in tho case, and Justice
Benedict after taking the papers granted the ordor
requiring General Gibson to produce Private Corbctt
in Court on Saturday morning next. Assistant Dis
irict Attorney Hoxle viii ncn appear Tor the govern
ment, ana argument Will be heard upon the petition
for tho release OF the anatory Of Mars.
THE COURT MARTIAL
tho court marital at Fort Wadsworlh on Private
Corbctt wns resumed yesterday, and the case viii
probably be finished to-day The prisoner Is being tried
simply the charge OF lying TO his superior officer,
winch Is military offence ana punishable by military
law OF course, the offence was committed in his
statements appcriaining 10 his Irritation with the
young lady, which wers found s be false after care
iul investigation. The whole business Is rather
ridiculous, cmanating most probably from the concert
ol an ignorant man. The commanding officer ~ the
FORT Major Gibson, said to tho reporter taat ho UNDER
stood Corbctt was endeavoring to obtain \ nabcas
corpus in which Two district Unltod States
courts would probably como into coanic. Tho result
OF the martial would probably not bo known
about fourteen days
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS.
MEETING OF DEpos1rons IN NEwAnK-As

MEETING or DEposIroIs IN NEwARK-AY-
oTHER CHANCERY ORDER.
About tive hundred persons, chiefly Germans, gath
crod at Turn Hall, Plane street. Nowark, last evening
and considered tho situation regards tho suspended
Newark Savings institution in which nearly all Of
those present were depostors. Mr.. Joseph Christle
unanimously chosen TO- preside, and Mr.. A. II.
Spaoth was elected secretary. Rev. Mr. KRAFT spoke.
As OF the directors Of tho Tenth Ward Lie Insur
anco Association, which had called the meeting, he
gave 1t as his opinion that It could do something to-
ward securing portion. at least Of the deposits.
He finally made two motions First ono condcmning
tho management OF Tho bank as unworthy OF further
condolences; and second, calling for the appointments
of a committee 10 wait upon the com naissi0ners ap
pointed by the Chancellor and obtain from them sucn
Information could bc furnished regarding the con-
dltion OF the bank, its bad and worthless securities
and it's renl assets. Both motions were carried.
NJ Mcssrs. A. NJ Spaeth. Samuel Lagowctz, Theodore
Merz, Adam Wagner and Joseph Christie wcro lap-
pointed by the audience MS tho committee TO walt
upon the examining commissioners
ADDITIONAL ORDER Faoa THE CHANCELLOR.
Yesterday Chancellor Runyon issued supplement
tary order which moddes or alters tho irst order SO
that .cncn deposition who has not drawn the eighteen
per cent will bo entitled 10 receive twenty per cent 0i
hrs deposit, and those who have drawn the eighteen
pcr cent viii be entitled 10 draw two per cent more
the amount Of thor deposit as was ON the l2!h
OF december inst. the date OF the order" sssa .s
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
A CURIOUS COUPLE ARRESTED.

Police Inspector Thomas W. Thornc was coming
through Bieeckor street last evening his way to
tho Central oilce, when his attention was attracted to
man ana woman who wcro standing on tho steps OF
disrcputablc house and acting in strange and
pcious manner As he approached thcm he heard the
say swell, II wo can't get in here will 70 to
another nouscn and noticed that tho woman IN
advanced state OF intoxcatiOn. She well dressed
and displayed considerable jcwelry and the Inspector
made up his m nd that there something wrong
AS he near the place whore they were standing
they both down tho steps and tho woman
cutched him. Thinking that II she was LETT in
the street she would certainly be robbed he took her
by the arm TO lead her TO the Police Central Olllce.
The young with her resisted, and appealed
last increasing crowd oil people that surrounded them.
take her where hc pleased The Inspector then
SAID that he was police inspector and
the woman claimed mis- projection. The young man
thoroupon attacked the Inspector wno with the
woman on his arm, had hard time TO deiend himself.
lie succoeded however, IN taking both tho man anu
woman TO tho Central 0lice The prisoner there
abused everybody about tho place. and used violent
language 10 Superintendent Wallng, who chauccd to
bc passing nj tho time. IL took number Of officers
10 quiet him. He gave his namo David Boone, OF
No 40 West Fntieth street, and the said her
hume was Charlotte Marshall, OF the same number.
They claimed TO DO brother and sister. Late In the
evening, after the woman became sober enough to
taik she claimed TO have lost PAIR Of diamond
earrings.
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
ST. JOHNLAND SOCIETY.

The annual meeting OF the Society of 81. Johnland
was ned at No. Bible House yesterday afternoon, at
TOUR o'clock. The following officers and trustees OF
the society were reelected: Norrie.
vicc President-Heman Dyer. Ireasurer--Howard
Potter. secretary--William Alexander smith, Trus-
tecs--Adam Norric, Howard Potter, u. p. Fabori,
John Cotton Smith, u. D., Edward A. Wasnburn.
d. D. Fred y. Winston, W. Alexander smith, Fred.
De I. Foster, James 81. Brown, Robert :. holt, J.
Lawrence Smith, Heman Dyer, d. d., Anne Ayres,
William +. Chsolm, John II. Earle J. Perpont Nor
gan, Horny u. Potter, .. D., j. \. sheais. Henry
dor. oans' Anson ". Hard, Cornelius vandcrb Jr
Sister Superlnt cndentAnne Ayres. Assistant Sister
Superintendent--Jesse stevens. Executive Com
n.itee-Hcman Dyer, John II. Earle, Howard Potter,
Anne Ayres. J. +. Sncaie aud a dam Norrie.
IN e meeting hon adjourned. tho last annual re-
port ui the treasurer shows balance Of $lO,724 or
lwo cots have been endowed during the year. The
number OF bene enciurcs was Al remaining at the end
OF the year, 1876. 7.#
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.


The following note was yesterday posted upon the
bulletn:- 1919
The Hon. EDWIN ID. MORGAN, Chairman OF the Com
mittee on Nominations, &c. -
nomination 10 the Presidency OF the Union League
Club was rendered me alter long absence from tue
country ! was assured by the gentlemen who waited
upon that its acceptance would tend to strengthen
the unity and harmony oi the body.
Tho beneAcent and far-rcRching influence Uf our
club must depend In tho future as In the past, upon
the unanimiiy OF lis action Tor maintaining in the
nation state and the municipality the principles
which we have made historic.
Hitherto when tho club has kindly honored inc my
namo has not disturbed tnat unauimity | WIS lrst
elected to The Presidency In 1866, while absent
Europe, and have been informed that each OF
the four occasions, when have been raised To that
honorable post, II has been with little oppos-
ton. could not now, IN justice TO the club TO N.Y.
sel consent 70 BIO regarded us candidate under other
circumstances tsaA.
At this moment the dangers that threaten tho public
faith render u douby important that the club snould
have president who viii receive u unanimous and
cordial support, aud who load tho eilec-
tually in harmonious effort 10 maintain the tonu
honor and pubic welfare. F3t
VIII you please announce to the gentlemen OF your
committee the withdrawal OF my name. and believe
me, dear Governor Morgan, faithfully yours,
JOHN JAY, 4HN
- Washington square, Now York.
DECEMBER &c, 1877.
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
THE OUTRAGE ON LONG ISLAND.

lhe residents OF Riverhead have raised fund OF
5000 as for tho capture OF tho parties mpli-
Gated with George and ohm Walton in outrasng the
colored girl, Mary Curtis, who is now In the Poor
house at Yaphank under medical treatment. She has
identified tho watons two OF her assaiants Yes.
tcrday Mr.. Hooper, of West setauke whose daughter
ded on Wednesday, and who had bcon cntIced from
her home by Georgc Walton and ruined, made com.
plant before Justice benjamin, charging Walton with
bgamy, former wife bong stiil alive. Walton as.
scrts tnat he was not married to Miss Hooper, that
tense the Watons anu threats have been
OF lyncning them. The Waltons well known in
Riverhcad they having kept the notorious Brooklyn
Hotel long time, and both arc now under indict-
mont Tor theft.
The New York herald., 1877-12-28

deck and carrying away all the fore rigging our sn.s
burning brightly and had torch burning ipr WI
minutes beorc the collision saw her deck until
AFTER she ns when only man was 70 be seen
halted them but they squared away and lett US "a
ina condition half hour aterwar WAS taken IN Tow W
steamer Benetator Captain Jones' who brought US W
this port.
The kind treatment Of the Benciactor's officers mas
ccitcu from the rescued the following
-.
NEw YORK. Dec. 27. 1877.
We the undersigned master and crew Of the brig Dash
tender heartfelt thanks To the master ana crew
Of the Benefactor their kindly assist III
taking In tow aud bringing this port, after having
been down by unknown IL allan bark.
JAMES SMALL. Master.
THOMAS HENRY, Mate for the crew.
Tho Dashaway was from Gonaivcs for this port.
with logwood TO r. Murray Jr vessel 10 Martin Ray.
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
LAW AND PHYSIC.

Justice Walsh, or Brooklyn yesterday rendered tho
following dccision in tho case OF the Brooklyn Board
OF Health against o. j. @. johnson, which was
brought to compel tho defendant report contagious
well as other diseases to tho plaintiffs -"Undor
tho common law physicians were not exempt from
testyins ~ court as witnesses. In 1928 law was
passed placing Physicians on the saIno footing as
lawyers. Tho lay was repealed by chapter AT Of the
Laws oil 1871. We are now actng under the now
Code, which went INTO cfiect In September, 1917.
hold that this section only applies TO physicans when
they called upon TO testify In judicial proceeding
ana does not exempt them from reporting to tho
Board of Healthn As DIR. johnson win contest tho
oecIsion nominal 1ne Of $40 was imposed by Justice
Walsh
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
COLLISION All SEA.

THE BRIG DAsHAwAY RUN DOWN OFF FEN
wIcKs IsLANp-HER RESCUE ny THE BENE-
FACTOR.
Tho Clyde steamship Benefactor, Captain Jones'
from Wilmington, NJ c., arrived at this port yestcI-
day bringing in tow tho brig Dashaway, picked up,
disabled by = collision, eighteen miles south Of
Fcnwick's IsIard, early on Wednesday morning The
master OF the brig, Captain Small makes the follow
ing report, which, II true rc1ects vory dsceditaby
upon the humanity Of the officers ot tho vessel which
ran down the Dashaway:-
December 25 at :35 a. NJ. eighteen miles by y. o
Fenwcks Island into by unknown Italian bark
her bboom striking ioreinat breaking on near the
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
EXCESS OF ZEAL.

Thomas Cunningham, deputy marshal, was charged
IN the Tombs Police Court yesterday with disordcry
conduct in having forcibly entered the premises Of
Mrs. Coio In the Vanderbilt House, No. 81 Warren
street. for tho purpose Of making an inventory 0,
goods 1t appeared from the evidence that the 18Th
inst judgment for S221 was obtained against Samuel
Cole, lessee OF the hotel mentioned, and placed IN
Cunninghams hands Tor execution Arriving at tho
house he was informed that Mr. Cole had property
there cbattci mortgage having shortly before boon
iorecosed on his iurniture The officer, however, in.
sisted ON gong through Tho house, and according 10
the complaint, acted IN u disordoriy manner, hence
the summons TO appear In court. The examination
was adjourned.
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
WARLIKE INDIANS IN JERSEY.

Tho three Indians-Mitchc Thomas, Joseph
Tamens aud Swanson Tamcns-who went for tho scalp
OF Police oihcer Donovan In Jersey CITY, had ex-
animation yesterday before Judge Davis. IL was
Indians, ana there the alteration commenced Judge
DAVIS rcprmandcd the officer, stating that oIiicer
has right to assault a citizon, unless he tho
latter committing crime or breach OF tho peace,
nor has an oicer theright to enter house unless
felony Is being committed, and the Indians were,
therefore, justified In driving the officer from their
house. He. therefore, discharged them from CUSTODY.
The New York herald., 1877-12-28

THE NEW PARADE GROUND.

An adjournment has been ordered by Judge Brady
until January2 Of the hearing OF tho motion made by
Corporation Counsel Whitney Tor the confirmation OF
tho supplemental report of William H. Wckham,
William q. Trapnagcn and Bernard Smyth, the COM
missioncfs appointed TO estimate and appraso the
loss aud damages sustained by owners OF proparty
within the limits OF the proposed military parade
ground by reason OF tho act laying out the same or
the repeal OF that act
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
THE SEVENTIES ARMoRY FUND.

The following additional subscriptions to tho new
armory fund have becn received: Augustine smith,
$685.. Stamford Manufacturing Company, 5000;
YouIgs CO., $780, Tcnt, Griswold a. Co, 500; IL.
X. Mount slu0; White. Payson Co, sloO, Robert
G.. Romsen 500; c. Il. Delamater Co., $l0O; S!otc,
Woodman a. Co., 500
The New York herald., 1877-12-28

BosToS, Dec 27, 1877.
Owing to continued depression in business depreci-
alton in real esatc-which constitutes large portion
OF the assets of the West Boston Savings Bank-and
heavy drafts upon deposits, tho officers OF that inst
tuition uval themselves OF aprovIson in the bylaws
requiring notice from dcpositors Of intended with
drawai. During tho present month there has been
quite a run tho bank payments to dopostors since
the 1st OF December amounting 10 nearly $lOO, 900.
Tho ultimate solvency OF The bank depends the
value OF the real estate ownod by the bank, which
amounts TO SI32 900 ana mortgages oil 00o The
nominal surplus, as shown by the books, Is over
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.

Tho Hayes republicans last night held primaries in
the various Assembly districts throughout the city
elect delegates to the state Hayes Central Com
mittce. There disorder in any OF the districts
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
ANOTHER CAKE WALK.

AT the London Circus, Gilmorc's Garden, tomor
row evening" another "cakc walk'' VIII take place.
Tho prizes, beside tho handsome cake and $50 gold
piece, will consist OF silver wacn ana gold headed
cauc.
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
CLINTON SAVINGS BANK.

The receiver OF the Clinton Savings Bank, Of this
city, has made his report to tho Supreme Court, and
Judge Landon has issued order thereon, directing
tho receiver to pay dividend OF twenty-five per
cput.
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
THE PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK.

Isaac French was yesterday appointed by Judge
Brady receiver OF the Peoples Savings Bank. The.
liabilities OF tho bank $500 l3 H. and assets
TO Sl57, ,35l So
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
run ON pArEnsoN SAVINGS BANKS.

PATERSON, N. j., Dec. 27, 1877.
There was n very sahr on both the local saw
ings banks to-day Ali tho depositors wore promptly
The New York herald., 1877-12-28

DIFFICULTIES OF THE WEST BOSTON SAVINGS
BANK. aM
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
PRIVATE CORBETT.

Tho Dashaway was from Gonaivcs for !
with logwood to r. Murray, Jr. vessel 10 Ma
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27

cup % water, We'll sit right down here
presently an eat our bite, an, if weld
like to polish them store teeth O, vonr,n
in a little prime country cookin, yer
welcome to jine right in with us an,
what we don't git away with We can Law
out before the boarders tomorrow.
But to come right down to business
-for see by the way Polly's bitin' her
np-an' thinkin' o. home, that them
ere new shoes is 'est cen almost KILN
her, an she'd give her last winters bon
net to have them burnin' feet o. hern
IN the hoss-trough-so now the ques-
ZION Is, what'u we tax us for a weeks
keepln', includin' the washin' of a shirt
and handkerchief for me am little tog-
gerry for Polly? There won't be any
mend1n' We know, for our traps is all bran
new, but We'll want little snack o.
cold meat an biscuit to take along some
times when we go out to see the sights
an to the theater. An there we've got
1t all now, how much be we goin' to
charge for weeks keepin' ?n
"Seventy-five dollars" said the clerk,
disposing of a peach with neatness and
dexterity.
''Great jimson-weed and plow-shares |!
What airye thinkin' about man? We
only want to stay week-not all win
ter" said Zeke leaning over the counter
with eyes big as the clerks diamond
pin.
II told you correctly, sir. Seventy
five dollars is the charge-not includ-
ing extras."::
Mighty burr oak !" said Zeke, turn
ing to Polly. ibid you ever! The
price O. three cows for weeks sleepin'
an eatin'. The man is crazy an thinks
l want to buy the house, or else some
body's told him just how much I've got
an he wants the hull pile. Kim along,
let's out o. here, or if we stay ten min
utes longer we won't git away with the
chickens. "--C1ncinndH Breakfast Ia
| bic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-11-27
For the SPECTATOR.
A PRAYER FOR THEE.

Affectionately dedicated to Miss Eliza W
Hite. of Nelson county, Va, on the occasion {
,er marriage, Nov. 2lst, 1877. f Ell
nv VIRGINIA, AUTHORIZES OF I'VE NET To
DAY" AND OTHER POEMS.
Jawoke to-day with thought Of thee;
",Tis thy marriage morn" said,
Then knelt in prayer with reverent heart,
And lowly Bonded head. nl Afr-
What shall ask for this dear friend,
Whose future none can know ~ 81.
That she shall feel no care or grieI?
No touch of human woe?
This would be far too much to ask,
For our Father takes our life, .1...i-
And weaves the threads of woman's love-
The best for each true wife. - 81
If the colors ALL were gay and bright,
Loves dearest part would fail;
To cheer, to comfort the anxious heart,
Would seem but an idle tale SIR q .-.
Then. I will ask our Father kind,
The brightest threads to weave;
And il some darker ones there be, 80
They'll shade but to relieve.
If shadows fall, may loves true hand,
Open wide the sunlit door;
And pour the light of Heaven upon,
Thy home forevermore.
And, when THIS LIGHT at fullest nood,
Shall fill thy home of love;
Kneel to this God with grateful heart,
For DEARER home above.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, VA. lffe s d
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LduCe. ndru, 1uu00u, was IHS puulSu-
ment of her wrong-doing.
X x X X
1t was peaceful Sabbath day. The
air was sweet with scents of new -mOwn
grass and clover, and the birds sang in
the eIms outside the open windows of
the little church, and all the world SEEM
ed in Sabbath mood.
Lucia Dare heard little ripple of sur
prise run over the congregation just be-
fore the sermon began, and raised her
head to see, coming down the aisle
Professor Lee!
He came straight to her pew. She
made room for him, while her heart
was in wild flutter of hope and love
and gladness, and he sat down beside
her, reaching out his hand in a wordless
greeting, which held powerful elo-
quence in its long, close clasp.
Lucia heard not a word of the sermon.
Her heart was too full of many emo.
tions for that. She was glad when it
ended.
When the benediction was over he
turned to her.
81 have come to ask you a question I
should have asked long ago. May walk
home with you and tell you what it is ?''
At last they were free from the crowd
of old friends who clamored for hand
shake with the professor, and he drew
her hand within his arm.
II received letter from your sister
two days ago, and the few words she
wrote sent me here" he said, when they
were out in the pleasant street alone.
s'You know now what the question is !
have come to ask"
"Let me tell you what did," she said
while her eyes filled with hot tears. Of
shame and her cheeks burnt; and then
she confessed the disgraceful deed which
had kept them apart so long.
"You have had your punishment" he
answered, gravely. eff what you did
was done for love of me, I am sure thai
1 may hope you will not tell me NJ
when ask you to be my wife. That is
the question, / have come to ask. Wha
answer have you to give me?'
5 What her answer was, you know, C
, reader, as well as if were to tell you.
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The President and the Senate.

The nomination of Mr.. Effingham
Lawrence to be collector Of the port of
New Orleans, following Immediately
upon the heels of the visit of remon-
STRANGE and expostulation paid to the
President by the committee of the re-
publican senatorial caucus, would seem
to indicate that Mr., Hayes has not con-
sented to exercise his power of. appoint
ment exclusively in Difference to the
views and wishes of the caucus. The
Senators who composed the committee
were Messrs. Edmunds, Hamlin, Howe,
Cameron of Pennsylvania, Kirkwoad,
Ohristiancy and Hoar. nearly all of them
ultra party men. Judge Edmunds, par
ticularly is said to have been extremely
plain spoken In warning the President
against the wickedness of appointing
Southern democrats to Office. Inasmuch
as the republican party in the South
was confessedly only held together by
the cohesive power of public office, the
republican Senators, so the President
was given plainly to understand, had
no desire to see the party broken up by
the admission of democrats to share In
the privileges and perquisites of the
elect. If the President persisted in NOM
mating democrats whele there were
republicans willing, nay anxious to be
appointed, the republican Senators
would feel constrained to vote against
confirming the ill-advised nominations.
To all this the President is reported to
have listened patiently, nay even good
humoredly but all the same, the very
next day he sent in the name of Mr..
Effingham Lawrence, who was Greedy
man in 1872, and elected to Congress on
the democratic ticket over J. Hale
Sypher, to be collector of New Orleans.
The President even went SO far as to
| Justify to the committee his recent NOM
! ination of Mr.. Fitzsimmons, democrat,
to be niarshal in Georgia, upon the
ground thst be believed the intereats OF
the revenue service would be greatly
promoted thereby. He had made the
nomination, he said, upon the recon-
mendation of Mr.. Alexander III. Steph-
ems. The chief trouble experienced by
the government in Geoi gia was from
the operations OF the Illicit distillers.-
ALI the attempts which had been made
to break up this business had been at
tributed to political persecution. 1t was
| thought that more success would attend
the e4erti0na Of the government officers
to suppress these frauds upon the reye-
nue. if the officers themselves were in
political sympathy with the Inhabitants.
The committee listened, but were not
convinced. They could not see the justi-
fieation for apgointing democrats to en-
! force the laws for the collection Of the
revenue. The committee and the Pres
ident heard each others views, and ap-
parently ended where they began. The
President was extremely cordial, and
had no disagreeable words for any one,
and If anything digagreeable was said
by anyamember of the eommittea the
President was too polite to notice it.
The public will watch with unfeigned
interest the result of this want of accord
between the President and the caucus
the more SO because the Presidents pO-
sition, SO far as it is defined and under
stood, commends itself to the public
appreciation.