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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-12
DECISIONS.

SCPHFME Observation-Disclosures
BY Judge Lawrence
Wolfe vs. Suliivan.-rhc papers have not been sub
mitted.
By Judge Barrett
Hassen VS.. Stillman.-Motion denied without prcJu-
dice TO a renewal on fresh papers.
0ppcnhein vs. Montague. Motion granted, win
costs and $40 costs oil notion
Mitchell VS. WorraL-Upon tho affdavits leave TO
renew Is granted for the third Monday
Alderman vs. Accommodations granted ana
judgment cancelled.
Bacon VS. Warren.-Motion granted, without costs
BY Judge D0nohuc.
Dinkclspic VS. Levy Order granted.
Mater Of Gaulaud Motions denied. Memorandum.
The Victory Webb Printing and Folding Machinery
Manufacturing Company.-Grantcd rs marked on the
notice.
SUPREME coURT-sPECIAL TERM.
By Judge Van Brunt
Lornelaw vs. Snebly--Thib case must DC referred.
Morgan VS.. Birnbaum.-This IS an action at law.
Jackson vs. Baylis OF al-FIndings and decree
signed.
SUPERIOR CoURT-sPEcIAL TERM.
By Judge Sanford
Mitzcherling va. Van WInklo et al-Motion denied,
with $40 costs.
Hanlon W. Gilbert OF aL-Moton to continue In
junction denied and order vacated, with $40 costs
Wilson VS.. DAVIS. Motion granted; order TO be set
tied on one days notice.
franklin W.. Cathu, Jr., CT aL-Two motions
granted.
Cohen VS. tho Dry Dock, East broadway and Bat
terry Railroad Compan y.-0rder disseminating action
Beard vs. sinnotL- Rcmitttur Med and judgment
afnrmsd
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MURDER ON sHIPBoARD.

A CoLoREp SAILOR KILLS coMRApE DURING
AN ALTERATION ON BOARD THE SUNBEAM.
The steamship Colon arrived a. this port yesterday,
having on board o colored man named Joseph Collins
charged with murder on the high seas The prisoner
was brought before United States Shields
yesterday afternoon, but as no evidence was at hand
further than letter from United States Consul do.
failing the circumstances Of the and announcing
that tho documents had beea sent by mail on the
Colon, he was rcmandcd until to-day. Collins 10 a
tall stouty built but awkward mulatto about twenty
1--WE years OF age and says he Is native OF Grand Cay
man. in the West lndies. His statement oil the
Is as follows:--
He was employed az man before tho mast on tho
ship Sunbeam. Captain Kane, and working on the
day in question discharging como sugar at port in
Costa Rica He and another sailor named johnson,
after finishing their work, were going board the
vessel they met the cook, another coorcd man,
according TO his account, said 10 Shirley, "Poaso
get me few nails" to which the latter replied,
s.What in nell do know about naiIs?" An alteration
thou cnsucd IN tho course OF which Collins al
legcs that "Charlcy," AZ no calls Shirley used
an opprobrious epithct The cook asked Collins he
would fight him ana invited him to como below the
galley for that purpose. Tho latter expressed his
Willingness ngh but refused to 60 below the galley,
alleging that II was not his place" but the COOK,
finally provoked 10 go below the galley AS soon as
he went up to him Shirley struck him IN the face with
his hsl Collins returned the blow and the cock tell,
his forehead striking against cham, which cut MIN
severely aud he bed freely. Shirley got up went 70
the galley and came back with a Kniic IN his hand
Collins caught hold OF him and struggle ensucd
Shirley then called on Collins to lot him 60 and
the latter replied, "Let so the knife" He dropped
the knife and Collins then oosed his hold him and
they separated Collins going forward ana the cook ait
The Captain ashore ut the time, and some one got
q boat went 10 INFORM him OF what had occurred.
The Captain camo aboard and told Collins that tho
cook was dead. This, he alleges, was the hrst ntma-
ton he had 81 IT, Shirley lived only halt an hour altar
the tight. Collins WAS then placed under arrest and
conveyed hero. He has never been IN New York be-
tore.
Collins is q mar of very little intelligence ana ap-
pears TO be very quiet and inonensivc.
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ADAMS EXPRESS (OLD).

In the suit OF E. Gilbert and others vs. The Union
Trust Company of New York receiver OF assets
winch were OF Adams Express Company (od), Judge
Barrett made an order in Supreme Court Chambers,
yesterday that It be referred to Sidney Webster to
take proofs and evidence under all tho Issues re-
port the same the Court that he also specially
port the amount OF tho trust fund originally deposited
with and received by tho Trust Company; what In
tercst should be paid, II any, thereon what dsburse-
mcnts Tor or on account Of said fund have been
properly made thcreirom; tho amount Of compensa-
ton to which the defendant. receiver, Is
titled; the amount OF costs and allowances to which
the parties TO tho suit are severay entitled including
In the PLANTING costs the compensation of the referee
the iund which will remain in tho hands
Of defendant after addfng sucn interest anu
deductlng such costs and allowances; who arc
the owners OF the certificates OF interest men,
toned IN the complaint and 10 what extent they
eeyeraly interested, and where do they severally
reside. Also, what dividend OF said residue OF said
fund should BIZ made among said certificate holders ;
what notice thereof should be given; when. where,
how and by whom the same shall be paid. and what
disposition, II any, alter such payment, should BIO
made OF said interest certificates Further that upon
the coming oil such report either party to the SUIT
may move four days notice TO make the same the
final judgment oil tho Court herein; and on Ming a
AFFIDAVIT by the President OF the said defendant that II
has fully complied with the requirements OF such final
Judgment tho Union Trust Company shall BIO ipso act0
forever discharged released OF and IRON all fur
Their responsibility or liability 10 account for any and
all fuuds which TO It's hands receiver OF tho
assets which were of Adams Express Company, old.
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70 been attained by fraud and to be OF force
and effect.
Third-That the defendants. and each OF them. DO
declared and adudged TO for and pay over to
the plaintiff the moneys realized tho sale OF the
stock by the Emma Silver Mining Company, limited,
10 which plaintiff entitled, In consequences OF
his ownership and interest the stock OF the Emma
Silver Mining Company OF New York. less the amount
which has been paid TO the plaintiff under the con.
tract and that ho have for the amount found
due on such accounting
Fourth-That he have judgment for the costs OF
this action.
THE SUIT.
Tho other OF tho two suits spoken OF above 10
brought by Robert b. Chisholm against Park Bnx-
ter and the grounds OF the complaint and the COM
plant Itself Ia all essentials Identical with those
Quoted above Including tho interest accrued on the
amounts claimed the plaintiffs each seek $500 000 Mr.
Lyon spoken OF in the complaint will soon bring an
action Tor the amount against Park and his for
mer attorney, Stewart
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SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Chang All Tong, the Chnaman who was arrested on
Thursday charge OF forging the name CT Charles
Samuels, or Sam You, to receipts for three money
ORDERS aggregatne $3.50, was taken before Commits
soner Osborn yesterday and hold In default Of 900
bail
william Meyer OF No. ia East Twenty-nfth street,
who describes himself cigar pedar, was arrested
yesterday by Officer schmii.berger on a charge Of
passing counterfeit ntty dollar note on the Central
National Bank OF The city Of New York. and taken be-
fore Commissioner Deuel. who held him. in default OF
bail, for examination to-day.
The trial o! the suit OF Havemeyer Va Havemcycr,
growing out OF the alleged unauthorized sale Of Long
Island Railroad stocks, tho full facts OF which have
already been published in the HERALD, was commenced
yesterday before Chief Justice Curtis in tho Superior
Court. The trial will probably last two or three days
In n motion heard before Judge McAdam in Marine
Court Cham bcrs yesterday. u was held that the new
remedial code does change the timo within which
q summons IN that court must DO made returnAblc.
pnowr aisa anil co"r, day'" THIS Is owing 10 the
TACT that almost all the 'short causes" tried arc
merely TO recover on promissory notes or money de-
mands where the defence has. in many instances,
been nut in for mere delay ana the facts such
cannot interest the general public
Judge Barrett In Supreme Court Chambers, yesterday
allow cd writ OF habcas corpus favor Of Annie King
Annie Is imprisoned on commitment Tor disoi deriy
conduct, and says her commitment upon examination
by Judge OF tho Supreme Court, Will be found such
that any lawyer could drive coach and four through
II, and sno thinks sno ought TO DO able 10 emerge
through the gap made by iour-in-hand
Argument the alternative writ OF mandamus
heretofore granted In favor OF cx-Scrgeant Miller
against the Board Of Police Commissioners, with .
view 10 compel payment OF two months salary, the
particulars OF which have already appeared IN inc
HERALD, called before Judge Lawrence IN supreme
Court yesterday Mr. Mcclellan, the counsel Tor inc
ommissioners filed objections to the petition on
which the issued for Insuiciancy OF alcPa-
tons, and Mr. Grant, counsel Tor Miller. asked until
Wednesday 10 answer them. Tho was adjourned
TO that day.
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Connolly vs. wiliams.-Order overriding demurrer
and for judgment
The Singer Manufacturing Company vs. Stewart
Order settled.
Ryerson ct al vs. Tone.-Motion denied.
COMMON PLEAs-CHAMBERs.
BY Judge J. =. Daily.
Guih va. Dalton; Peck vs. Manan; Bean va Cable
McElwee VS. sanford and another Demurrer sus-
Emanuel VS.. Tue Mayor, &c-Molion for now trial
denied. without costs
Hermit vs. Polten.-Order modified and defendant
ISL. A'''p' 'A''' n'''' " '''N' ~ ' "
Cushman vs.. The Thaysr Manufacturing Jswelry
Company. Motion denied, without costs
Morse w. Wells, Fargo Co.-ObJections sustained
Application denied, without costs, with leave 20 renew
RaftcTy ct a. Vs. Byrnes ct aL-Demurrer over.
ruled and judgment ordered for plaintiff, with leave 10
defendant TO withdraw his demurrer and put IN an
Stewart vs. Breslin; Ferris vs. Tho Mayor, &c
Orders granted.
Pialky VS.. Devn: Same vs. Same; Palmer VS.. Dew
lin; Burke vs. Devlin -Reicrcnces ordered.
DevIiu VS.. Devlin-Complaint dismissed, with costs
MARINE CoURr-CHAMBERs.
BY Judge McAdam.
Aspinwail vs. RyCkinan.-lhe present remedial CODE
does not affect supplementary proceedings ID ths
court, which to be conducted as heretofore.
Ward vs.. O'DonneL- Injunction vacated ana pro-
ccedings dismissed
Morris vs.. Reynolds. THAN appointed receiver
Bonnell vs. Graham.-Moton granted.
Cannon VS.. Brady.-See Endorsement on papers
Zitzman VS.. Bragelman. Default.
Abrahams Bowcock. granted for 25th
May
Grady VS.. Hart-Licn discharged OF record.
Rubenstein Vs. Observation-Disclosures oil arrest va
Gated.
bowling vs. Cranc-E. Jacobs appointed receiver
Maltby VS.. C0ncy.-verdct Tor plaintiff.
By Judge SinnotL
Suchbach va Observation-Disclosures for counsel.
O'Dea vs.. Devcrnn.-see Endorsement on papers.
McCancrty vs. Lynch.-Sce Endorsement on papers
HeiiOn vs.. LcubuscheE Case settled.
Carpenter vs. Harrison. Complaint dismissed.
Mckinley vs. SeilZ-See Endorsement
Boil VS.. Hasard.-Sec Endorsement on papers.
McGill VS.. Hcnriques.-See Endorsement on papers.
BY Judge Gocpp
Smith VS.. Allt.-Sec Endorsement on papers
Bloom VS.. Harnstcin. Endorsement on papers
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tfV5f-Nu
The closing prices at three p. N. were !:


Money easy all day at a "a per cent pn call.
The following were tho rates OF exchane 81 on New
York at tho aforementioned cities today -Sayap.
nah, buying 3-l6, selling $40 Charicsecu, none
offering ST. Louis, lilo premium Cnci1hai easy.
buying par, selling LILO: New Orleans, SDnmercia
&c, bank Il, ana Chicago, 60 premium.
Foreign exchange is steady, with actual business Al,
4S7s for bankers go days sterling and Loo Tor d.
mand.
THE GOLD MARKET
Gold Is stronger and higher, advancing from lo7
tho opening price, TO 1914 the latest quosaon Thu
rates paid for carrying were and u pcrcMl Loans
we're also made nat The rise Of u per con consul.
nj London to-day did not have any effect en the pr,c
OF gold here owing TO the prospects Of further large
outflow OF coin, Tho engagements ~ tomorrow
already amounting to 81, 600 900.
CLEARING House sTATExgxX
Currency exchanges. ..."............% .sbassl,5s4
Currency balances. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3slIAm
Goid exchanges. ..................... - h6js4g7
Ooia Daiances' l,sS3jA
GOVERNMENT BONDS. ~
There was an active demand ior go nmen, bond,
to-day and the market was strong, viii an idyapc. a.
the per cent bonds, and these bondt oed s,rong .,
the following quotations limited ael currer.v
sxes, l2Ss l2S>4; do. d. $751; ''cd ll41
CONTINUED ON MINT AGRl
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HARLEM STEAMBOATS, RACING.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The lives of six or eight hundred passengers were
placed in jeopardy this morning BY the Morrisania
boat Harlem undertaking to pass tho Sylvan Glen, OF
the other linc on Tho twenty minutes past eight
O'Clock trip from Harlem to Peck SLIP As one OF tho
daily passengers OF the Harlem line avail myself Of
your columns to enter protest against repetition Of
Inc racing on the Harlem aud Morrisania boats, and
hereby warn tho pilots OF those boats that shall bring
the matter before tho proper authorities n the officials
OF the companies do not at once remedy The evil
10 which refer. IT,
NAV 10 1877.
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GENERAL SESoIONS-PART l.
Before Recorder Hackett

A CLEVER swINDLER CONVICTED.
The trial Of William Leth, who was charged with
forgery, in having derauded tho Merchants Exchange
National Bauk OF $685. II. by means OF forging the
signatures OF Messrs. Bryce Smith, liquor Dealers
No. SO Front street. resumed yesterday. The EVIL
dcncc given by Veltman, who was the bookkecpcr Of
the firm named. and who had pleaded guilty, was sub
slaniially corroborated. Among the witnesses exam.
med by Assistant District Attorney Boil for the prose
cution were Allen s. Apgar, cashier of tho Merchants
Exchange National Bank, and of the book keepers
OF tho Marine, Fulton and Corn Exchange National
banks ana Frederick Fay ing teller Of the Union
Trust Company, who testified as 70 the various DO
posits Detective Reilly stated that after the arrest
of the prisoner ne found on his person memorandum
giving amount OF the dinerent iorgercs and the
for the prosecution, and Mr. John X. Fellows, on
behalf Of the prisoner, examined weber van
Dyke, VINO had been his counsel He explained
thar tho memorandum found on the prisoner was
gwen by the witness; that the figures had been oD-
tanned from the President OF tho Merchants Exchange
National Bank. In crossexaminaton by Mr.. Bell the
witness declined several questions claiming
his privilege COUNSEL but the Recorder informed
him that he comply with the general rule wnen
he undertook TO become witness IL then TRANSFERRED
in The OF further examination that the witness
HAD William A. Leith, son Of tue accused, who IS
said 10 be implicated in his Office mat day. The
prisoners daughter Henrietta Lcith, thon gave some
testimony Of an unimportant Character, and the case
closed. Mr.. Fellows iniimated that, In view OF the
evidence adduced by tue prosecution he would submit
the case. The Recorder delivered bis charge and the
jury Immediately found the prisoner gulty. mo Re
corder about pass sentence. said this was one
OF tho most infamous swlnding cases mat ever came
before him, and the penalty one conviction was en-
tirely inadequate Mr. Bell said that the prisoner
would be tried another Indictment, there being Two
against nm, and asked that he De remanded. The
prisoner was then taken to the Tombs.
FOOLED IN THE ATTEMPT.
A Brooklyn thief, who gave tho namo OF George
Bennett, broke into the dry goods store OF John
Palmer, No APO Third avenue, the I'd inst with
lnunt 10 STEAL but no captured before he carried
oil any property. hc pleaded guilty and was sen-
fenced 20 two yonru enc Roufse ntsary.
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The following table shows the opening, highest q
ADVANCE AND DECLINE.

ADVANCE AND DECLINE
Tho following shows the advance aud decline In ~
closing prices Of the principal stocks to-day
compared with those OF yesterday
ADMINISTRATION Union, y: Union Pacific,
c., e., &. and l., l.; Michigan Central, n.
DEcLISE.-Pachc Mail, TX; New York Central,
Lake shore, "a Northwestern, u; Rock Island, ri;
Paul, q; 81. Paul preferred, q; Delaware, Lack
wanna and estcrn, rs Morris aud Essex, 81: Hc
nlbal and st. Joseph, Il Delaware and HUDSON, 81
CLOSING PgIcEs-3 r. n
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GENERAL SESSIONS-PART 2.
Before Judge Gildcrsleeye

Abraham Goodstcin and Max Levi. two young men
from Poland, were arragned by Assistant District
Lyon charged with burglary. II was alleged the
part of prosecution that tho morning OF April II
they broke into the OF Rachel Moses, No. SO
Chryste street, while sho was absent. She testified
that she returned found the prisoners
OF carrying OH her property Levi. she said,
sole box containing jewelry ana Goodstcin pair OF
shoes: both men ran of, but were subsequently cap
tured. Mr.. Charles Spencer examined host OF wit
ncsses, OF whom swore that Levi was elsewhere
al the OF the burglary and that Goodstein
vited to the promises by tho complainant. Tho evil
dence was very contradictory. the jury, after an
absence OF about hour, found Goodstein guilty anu
acquitted Levi. Judge Gildcrseevc sent Goodstein TO
tho state Prison for the OF three years
months.
PLEAS AND SENTENCES.
James Kennedy No. 423 East Fourteenth street, as
saulted an old lady named Ann Sheridan. No. 1913
East Thirteenth street Whom officer Ryan attempted
to arrest him he struck him in tho face with brass
knuckles, inacting q serious wound He plesded
guilty the Slate Prison for three years.
John Kelly pleaded guilty TO larceny from the per-
son o August l.. Hoffman, No. ll9 Chambers street,
and was sent to the Penitcntiary Tor one year
George Banner stole quantity Of wearing apparel
from the OF Frederick Schuolz, No. 43l Broome
street, the 10th OF April last He was sent to The
State Prison for Two years and six months.
Robert l. Rvington pleaded guilty TO forgery In the
third degree. He sentenced TO Two years in the
State Prison.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-15

Rangers during the whole OF that sanguinary struggle
from 1854 to l76O In which England Franco con.
tended for tho mastery Of North America hts courage
and military skill secured for him the confidence Of the
British commanders Espousing the cause of liberty
from tho earliest dawn of British aggression, tho
tidngs of blood split at Lexington found him ready
TO lend hts countrymon to tho Geld Tho namo of
Stark cmbazons tho record OF the victory of Ben.
n,petop an event which from It's and
NAV we'll bc considered the greatest cpocbs
OF the Revolution.
STARK FAMILY.
John Stark was q nasivo OF Nutlcid--so called from
It's numerous groves OF walnut and chcstnut--uow
Londonderry, In New Hampshire. He was born
August II, 1928. His father, Archibald Stark, was
native of Glasgow, in Scotland, and early age
Joined those of his Kindred and friends who had ci
grated to Londonderry, IN ireland. Hero he married
ana In tho year 1920 Joined numerous company
of adventures who preparing to embark for New
England. These people wcrc seeking exemption from
the institutions of hcs and rent and from tho over
whc,minc influence of the popular faith 10 Ireland in
the Same spirit which animated their predecessors tho
Scotch Presby torans, escaping from tyranny OF
james I.
person VINO had visited New England on behalf OF
the adventurous reported in favor of settlement In
the colony of New Hampshire and in 1910 tho nrst Of
tho ctnigran,s arrived and commenced plantation at
Nutncid Stark with his family, arrived In the follow
ing year, but the ship in which he camo, having tho
smallpox board, not suffered TO enter the har-
Dor OF Boston Hc was consequently obliged to en-.
counter tho rigors of northern winter liuc Set
Element On tho Kcnncbec, near The present site Of
wiscassei, Nc In 1921 he removed TO NutneId;
tho number OF emigrans rapidly increased and 10 re-
mcmbrancc OF their homes in Ireland they soon after
changed the namc their town from Nutned to Lon
dondcrry.
A community thus situated. twenty miles In ad-
vance OF tho older settlements were Obliged to DO
constantly armed and on tho watch against numer-
GUS and hostile race OF Indians. Thoy cs-
capped tho disasters which overwhelmed many
Of tho eastern towns, and tho tradi-
ton Is that tho celebrated jesuit Missionary
AZ NorrideewocE, Father Iaslcs, mad cautioned tho
Indians against any attack upon tho oplc Of London
derry but It is more probable that the settlers owed
thor safety tho prudent foresight and caution for
which they woro aftorward distinguished, aided by y
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NINNVHEbTEN AUGUST 4.
arrived at this place yesterday IN tho afternoon
& waited on tho Commanding officer Gen Lincoln who
iniorm'd that II was Geu'l Schuyler orders TO
him TO take command OF the militia, and march them
10 Stll Water whore he Is rctrcatcd TON form d him
that my orders not to put myself under tho Com
mand OF the Continental Troops, Bus WIS to meet and
Consult, With the Committee OF this State, aud acs
IN Conjunction with the States Troops tnoso OF any
o'hcr-Or IN Conjunction with tho Troops Of the
United states, but was not to DO commanded bv c,thos
OF them.
Ths NH ,bitants that do Reside this sdc OF the
Rvcr apprchcnd themselves iu great danger by
OF tho approach OF tho onciny Ia thor latc
mcnts And DO universally DECLARE that they will Ro
Nrc with thek Families from that part Of the Grams
thst lays above Beauiugton Gsu'l Burgoyns hta
Troops are u PVet Edw1d-Gsnr sehuyisr-A his
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-06
Ohio Legislature.
SENATE.

COLUMBUS, April 5. - The Senate re-
fusing to concur in the House Amend
ments to Mr.. Bates bill authorizing the
lease Of the Southern Railroad Com
mittee of Conference was appointed.
Mr.. Scbeble's bill to allow creditors
OF estates of deceased persons, on giving
bond, to have hearing on any claim
presented to an executor, administrator
or guardian, was read the third time and
passed.
The Senate resumed consideration of
Mr.. Barretts .Hog.cholera Bill, and
passed it.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Norton made announcement of the
death Of Representative Inman, of SAN
dusky County, and moved the appoint
ment Of a committee to prepare a set of
resolutions appropriate to the occasion.
The motion was adopted, and the
Chair appointed Messrs. Norton, Sage,
Hoagland, White and Cole as the COM
mittee.
MIR. Knox's bill to add two members
to the Codifying Commission was lost.
Bill providing for election OF County
Commissioners by minority representa-
tion was lost.
Mr.. High presented joint resolutions
for reorganization OF judiciary ot"State.