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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-09-27

NEW ORLEANS proposes new and
shorter cut to the ocean by a ship canal
cut through to Barataria Bay-an
estuaryo of the sea that penetrates far into
the land on the south coast of Louisiana.
The distance from New Orleans to the
Gulf of Mexico by this route would be
only fifty-eight miles, and the cost of
digging the canal about five million
IolIara
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-09-27

PHILADELPHIA Press: Guest" How
did cabbages happen to grow in that
alleyway; they certainly could not have
been planted there" Acute porter
" La, no; that's where the ge'men throw
their Havana cigar stumps."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-09-27

NEW ORLEANS Picayune: The idea
of mailing shoe on the hind foot of
mule for luck is absurd.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-09-27

SIXTY millions of dollars are annually
spent for liquor in New York City.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-09-27
EDITORIAL OLO.

A RECENT traveller asserts that the
Khedive's mania for making Egypt a
manufacturing country in opposition to
nature, which made it agricultural, is in
herited from Mehemet Ali, who was the
first to set the example of importing
costly machinery, and to whom the
influx of foreigners into Egypt was first
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

seee!!e - = aoy pstesiple or abandon.
usest of'the friends ol tho union and
nepshl.a1a party IN tho sou,h. II do
ID : 80 st,od = . hi' desire g
tosu. - colosed n PIE from ths re-
pshio1o party. o. The other hand,
snJssstand ,ha, T. win sustain, uns
Dr. tAe constitution aDd lsws Of The
United States, each state II Che, union
IN reRublican form Of govcrnnen,
snd will suppress insusrection aud
dooestic violence. / usdesstsHd him
= Wishing 70 avoid tn c6Dstsa, uss
q troops in The eoui6esn states i,
e1scesus and . police force
for the sfsiss. Tkes fonndation for
this desira6ic state of sGai,s has heep
laid here sleady. II hss betn uf.
desire 70 facilitate the entrance into
The republican, party Of dsd line whig.
|snd conservatives, and during th.
pas, canvass ny e1orts in that al
[rectloh wer. crowned With gratifying
sucocss. AL of that class Of soccss-
ions. which mum CT among thsn sooc
OF the best nstive CITIZENS Of the state,
are nov 6r.n supporters Of my gov
ernmen,. Our tsmpci ary difficulties
here bad lhe e1set Of relieving us of
tho worst element of tie party.
| shall endesvos 10 aid Prcsidcu,
Hayes in his southern policy BY "a.
ministering the government Of Louis.
lana honestly and economically, and
in the interest Of tho whole people,
white any black. shall endeavor to
have some OF the aefaul.ine once
holders cent to the poniten,iary and
son.e murdcrers hung.
fhiststste Is in condition now
which admitsof division on other
thsn color lines. The republican
party will lose Pinchb.ck and small
following Of colored men who
will 20 to the demo-
cratic party. On the other hand the
republicans will gan largely from the
conservatives anu old line wings. If,
however, 'he revolutionary Nichols
party, representing the extreme
democratic element, were to. succeed
In supporting the lawful state govern
meDt, the color line may bc expected
to be drawn tighter than ever. and
persecution Of the celored men con-
tinuc as in Mississippi. Texas aud
other republican states which have
been stolen by white leaguers until
the last vestige o, republicans ha>
been stamped out.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

It is understood tina. the prc.iden.
has 'a'd tha. there would be no ha4te
in the removal Of bureau chiefs and
other subordinate ofiocr. in the de.
par'ment., aud that from pre.en. in.
dicstions he did notylhink the change,
would be very extensive. Every case
would be fully and separately codsid
cred at the proper time, and no on.
viii be removed excep, for gooe
cause. This is in thorough keeping
with hi' civil-service reform profes
si-ns.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

The St. Paul Dispatch says that cn
the occasion Of Gen. sheridan's recent
visit to st. Paul it was ds,ernissd "a
construct this season thu two forts On the
Yellowstone provided for BY congress,
the one .. the mouth of tbs TosRss
river to be built of msterials shipped "a
r.. Buford last fall. The other on the
Big Horn, TO be built Of logs. A large
force, the Dispatch saya, will b. pat inss
the held this summer and il IL rumored
that Sheridan willfcommand.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

A special to the New York Times from
R,ls'sh, n. G, says: "rhs republicans
here sustain President Hayes in his
southern policy. They demand that hs
shall have fair trial. Tho existence Of
the republican party in this state de.
pends upon the success Of the policy u
slaid down BY the president. There will
be no division in this state in the psrty
such As one element sustaining the pre.i-
dent the othei the senate
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

The Republican cay. th.. Dr
Meyer lef. Washington Tor Chicago
on the 9th inst. The same pspe,
states that the doctor h.s been
"eafneat]y endsavoring 70 secure /.
"'erritorial form Of government 70,
ibis people. The question naturally
arises, how many people is Or. Aeye,
proprietor OFF he apps.rs to b.
making the most Of an anomalou,
position.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

"a 49,. - " NV. ~ - = =; ; ~ y
.sss 10 .bss elF.es ~ ) nsrs IA.
rs.cs, vi.hoot ioaod.,loo e i:os
II fsess ao'sS ,s ss.sesly sopea 80
..s.,,as ..s sa.'I -. y.s1 ~ ,ns.s
- lae ~ h.,eineas "a NJ loreas e.
spoosibls biddes, fnslly Gave Com,
TseHlA olJtael, !
u our own de(9A1e we can reach
whss ~ toss " y aaose e.
pre- . Sosds ! y; q 81 = e. announce .!a.1 thai
the sScal - Z makes
the ~ WAae Ws
RE-
dty Journal - go
w ~. ~! .fsso s.s.a.. s.s.ss ~ J.
- ~ s1'r s,ouncnne1t p p
80 - iIiIii1Ii y Ait out 1afeoe
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14
For stomachs out Of Order.

No medicine viii stIcctnAily Improve the
al a.idiiy occasioncd either BY inismperance or
imYropsr diet. They reach the liver pnd reduce
II 70 healthy action; thcy an wcntlsrftffly EN-
cacioss - cases vi spAam--in fact they never fail
in enfsng Gl disorders q tho liver and stomach.
nOLLoWAY's PILLS are the best known In
tiss world for the following diseases: Ague.
Asthma, Mlloas seesnplaints, Blstohess m the
iehin. Bow els, Consu mption, DcsAlsys DFOpsy,
D5ssaicry, Erysipvlas. Fsinals frfeSplari iilcs,
R6vers oil xll kinds, Fits Goai, HendHehc, inii.
gsstion. inflammation, Jsundice, Asef Cumpaalnt,
Lnnbago, Piles, hheumAtfsm, Retention or the
Brnr, Scrofula or Kings EVIL. Sore Tlroats
Etanr or Gravel, Tic -Dalonrrsux, Tumors, Elcers
Worms OF ali kindr, Weakness fssep any eSuee
~eA
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14
Gov. Packard.

NCW SJttc0D MstV0 -. 0OS'
Packard rsnains constantly as The
State honas amending TO such bust
ness q comes before him.
Mr.. Paekard stated to-day 10 : re-
porter that he he'd = full confidence as
ever in the 6nal suoccss Of his govern
mcn, but he added, 10, snnoyed by
the persistence with which the most
glaring misstatcmcnts are repeated
even By journals usually we'll inform
ed. For instance, it seems to be
widely believed that my legal claims
to the Office Of governor Of Louisiana
are based entirely upon the decision
Of the returning board, and that the
constitutional provision requiring :
CANVASS Of the votes by the general
assembly has not been strictly com
piled with 10 this respect. and that
there we're lsss shsn . quorom Of scna-
tors present when that canvass was
made. The provision Of the constitu.
tion upon tho subjeot i this:
ARTICLE 48. The returns OF every
election shall BE sealed up and trans.
mitted BY the proper returning off.
oefe % the eecfesafy OF is.e Who
enan de'lsef mem 20 sne sPeakef OF
ene House o. representatives, on the
second deyl session o. me general
assemo.y. teen % % no.oen. me :,
members On toe seosfs' assembly shsil
meet IN .ne house q representative,
70 exsnios aed ooun! the votoe, ana
w @ n.. '..s 'e. uu
o,1 ~. - ,..,., 49, ~ oss'no' 80" oe ".
''..eu uty s'
ms psoysesoa ~ complied With
IN every particular.
On the second day OF the session
j. nuAry =, the eenssaI assembly net
10 Joint convention with slxty-eight
Representatives and tNeety;ose ssns-
tors preseas, mads . oanvass asd de-
clared the result. A quosom Of the
house y sixty .one and Of the senate
nineteen. W ths sixtyrisht repre-
sensatives present oil were returned
BY the returning board and of the
twenty.one scnstoE1 nipetceo ware %
returned and two seated on contest.
Thus it will bs seen that there was 40
undoubted quoron Of 1sabsss Of
each branch Of the legislature present
aud pafticips ting u the canvass
whose names appeared on the roll
Of the secretary ot state - sstitled to
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

There is vacant judge.hip in Yer
mont to whicd ii Is necessary to mak. In
appointment At onoe, asd e. Congress
man Poland Is mentioned for ths place.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14
HOLLOWAY Y's PILLS.
Invariably eurs the following diseases:
Disorder OF tha Kadnsys. !,

In all diseasss affecting these organs. whether
they estfets TOO n.ch Or too Hide Watsr; OF
NAether tasy ~ aAiessA With 4tsas = gravel,
the regions Of the kidncys. these pills should
= taeea according tot the printed directions, and
~ etntneut should be we'll rubbed I'M o the
ss1alt Of The bask ai he'd timc. This treatment
will give Alnost immediate islief whom all other
.0eAns have failed.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14
Seua,or Spenc.,.

Senator Spencer, ot AIAbsns, will
visit the Black II HIS when the special
session is ended.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

West Point i nov, - indepeodsa.
military department.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-14

Delegate Kidder, Of D.ko,a, paid
his respests to the new presiden. on
the 9th INST.
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
THE SATELLITES OF MARS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-
There are circumstances with reference
to the newly discovered satellites Of Mars which have
not yet been published arising from the sbortness Of
their periods of revolution The outer satellite
wolves in thirty hours fourteen minutes, or in Martial
tme thirty-two hours four minutes. While Mars is
revolving upon Its axis once, this moon goes about
three ourths of the way around that If IL with
tho sun this morning, to morrow morning II would
have only reached the meridian, aud would not set
days below the horlzon that would he four days.
fortytwo minutes, before the satellite would rise
again But it goes through allits pbascs--ncw moon
full moon, last quarter and now moon aga'n-evcry
thirty two hours or three times during durnal
revolution. Rising with the SUM- as new moon, this
morning at six O'CLOCK would bc full moon at ten p
at two p. NJ tomorrow, soon after passing the
meridian, aud full moon again when IL set, at SIX
O'Clock the next morning.
The inner satellite rcvolves IN seven hours thirty
eight minutes, equivalent 10 eight hours SIX minutes,
Martial Ths Is nearly three times as fast as the
planet itself revovcs on Its axis so that the diurnal
west setting In the Ii II met tho sun on the
meridian to-day would set IN tho east. pass around
the planet, In the west and again reach the me-
ridIau thirteen minutes alter midnight anu passing
entirely around second time, reach the meridian
twcnty-six minutes alter noon. during THIS timc IL
would have passed through all Its phases three times
Although Mars has two moons and perhaps three, 1t
has not a moon like ours, following the un and stars
In the diurnal motion and changing In iorm and posi-
but little at each revolution Their changes re-
scmble those of the Insects which 1--we but day,
and their apparent motion Ia In the one case so slow
as 10 be almost rest IN the heavens like beacon
light, and IN other n direction contrrry to that
the and stars add contrary to all our experience
of celestial motion. HENRY d. fAkkH.ksT
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
BUSINESS TROUBLES.


A meeting o! tho creditors OF Berlincr karcher
importers OF flowers ut No. Az Broadway was held at
the Office of REGISTER Dayton yesterday. The firm
offered proposition for composition ut thirty'hve
cents on dollar but the creditors refused to accept
these tel ms and the pr ,positon was formally rejected
The matter will 20 into the hands of an assignee
in bankruptcy TO be elected at future meeting From
tho schedules II appears that their Indebtedness Is
over slSo,ooo Among the creditors are :he follow
Ing schulz 4 Rcckg garter Paris S43 2io "a; William
Berner, Berlin, s26,3lO q; A. krlcser, S rarls
S25 657 IS: Eslin Naming, Havre, $',07o Ol; simon
II. stern, lawyer, $3.50; German American BANK,
Sl,7o4 so; Bowcry National Bunk, l,456 ~ Dry
Goods Bank, $2O2l ~; Ilorstman Won Hem Co..
81 225 81; KunEardt Co., s3,024; W. U. hhihe-
lander s3,I I76 &C. - -,
The CT d,ors OF Richard Kolb restaurant keeper, al
No 12o Pearl street, have accepted settlement at
fifteen cents Oh dollar, iive cents In four mohtas
and tho uaancc IN nine months, In accordance WIN
tue recon IN cndation OF the committee appointed 10
Investigate the affairs. The Liabilities amount 10
$50 600 Tho reported at x12O0O out wouIu
not urng moro So 000 A. forced sale IN oruer 10
tn b,e the business 10 continue The landlord aio"s
reduction vi 81. .OOU year GU tue rent untii Nay l.
Rcgi ister Dayton has received petition IRON Law
renee PniIips dry goods dealer. at No. ~! Sxth ave-
nue., ior . composton ~ ten cents on tne ooiias'
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
WEARY OF LIFE.

For several days Michael Long, OF No. 50 Seventh
avenue, Newark, drank heavily, and on Tuesday re.
turned homo very drunk His vile let him sleep
during Wednesday IN order that he might sober up.
At dinner time his daughter, child sent to call
him, but she could not wake him. for he dead.
Beside him found empty audanum bottle.
During his debauch he had prov himself with the
poison year ago tried to swallow arsenic at the
dinner table, but was prevented.
Daniel Stanfcd swallowed arsenic In Turn Hall
Saloon, Orange on Wednesday, with a desire to end
his lie. physician called, strong antidotcs
administered and the mans life saved. He had been
drinking freely.
A girl named Emma Hoenhe, of Newark whose
parents and friends are ia bad lot became tired Of
life. and on Wednesday evening swallowed PARIS
green. policeman heard oil tho matter, Summoned
doctor and saved the girls lie. Tho cause OF the
attempt she said was the Ill treatment of her father.
Ho and his whole family, excepting Emma, were
rested for dlsorderly conduct last wcek.
Simeon Pricc, aged sevcnty-two, O No 314 Riving-
ton street, committed suicide yesterday by taking
Paris green The of his rash was his illness
and general depression Of spirits He has threatened
to put an end TO his life several times, and yesterday
carried his threat mo execution. He lett letter ad-
dressed to tho lady OF the house resided
gardng tho disposition OF his body. The Coroner hsV
he cas- n
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
A BRUTAL HUSBAND.

During quarrel which occurred yesterday afternoon
between George Webster and his wife Hester ut their
place OF residence, corner Of Twentieth street ind
Fourth avenue, South Brooklyn, the husband struck
her on the head with heavy boot, innicting very
wound. The heel of the boot severed ono VI
the main arteries, causing copious loss Of blood
before the arrival OF medical aid The assailant
arrested and locked up the Eighth precinct station
house 10 await examination.
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
SUMMER RESORTS.

S,CR ANTON's BATH HOTEL BATH. L. L--oPEN uN-
t Octooer prices reduced septenber accessible By
rail through Brookiyn and Ly steamers d. H. Martin and
Norwalk via bay Ridge. In A. minutes from I'D st. pier
No. and pier No. l. North River, every hour western
Union Telegraph in hotel.
The New York herald., 1877-08-31

Handsome Household Furniture.
Pier Mirrors, Gas Fixtures. &c.. az auction
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
STABBED In TIE CHIN.

William Baker aged thirty-six years, residing AT
7s Wocott street, South Brooklyn, while passing
along the Clinton Wharf, Atlantic Dock, Wednesday
evening last. was assaulted bv somc unknown man.
VINO, without provocation stabbed him under chin
with penknife, in1ictpg painful wound. He re.
ported the case at the Eleventh precinct station house.
where tho wound was dressed
The New York herald., 1877-08-31

a Il MtSIZ. 61f 6iH Av.. ABOVE 35rIi ST.,
~ .pays 80 cash for ladies' ana gentle.
mems east of Clothing, Jcweiry Books Orders promptly
attended by Mr. or Mrs MIMI.
The New York herald., 1877-08-31
A -TUNlS JOHNSON. AUCTIONEEk.
a. Old stand, 81 Nassau st.

TOMORROW SATURDAY.. AT 1Ois O'CLOCK.
at 81 Nassau st,
SALE OF SECOND HAND FURNITURE,
Mirrors, Carpets, Bedding. &c &c.
Fine ERstake Paror and Bedroom Suits,
turtai Cornices. Pianos &c. &c.
The New York herald., 1877-08-31

sIOOJO cost of Mons. Youths Boys and ChildreD's
CithnE wei assorted stock Ulster Coats
cost Slcup VIII be sOd n lot u great rgath aud
accc Information given about his stock by Col ins,
Downing to, fiS aud fs2 Brutd and William Banks
CO., 5f2 aad 5Ij Broadway. New YORK by calling the
stores where The good. can be examined So and 55 4th
corner South eth ST., brooSyn, n. y.
uulCuiHG5 4 BAILEY.
The New York herald., 1877-08-31

MUSICAL.
A LADY TEACHER. VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL: T.:
lpupis residences; % cents lesson: best rcteren,
given Address MUSICAL. box 40 Herald unt,wn Office
WANTED-A PIANO TEACHER, LADY, TO IN
w strict girl OF IL Address, with terms kc
HENRY BAKER. box 10 Herald L Upt .rancn Office
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-09-28
MIR. BROADWELL's SAFE.
A Quiet visit 20 the Park Bank 20 secure
Papers OF Real Import snce.

When the trustees examining committee
of the Clairmont Savings Bank visited Prcsi-
dent Broadwell at his house on Jersey City
Heights on Tuesday. they found him in bed.
sick. Their proposed talk about business was
postponed until Saturday. In order to relieve
his mind from anxiety and induce him to come
over 10 the bank 10 aid in strengthening out its
affairs. the committee promised that they would
not take advantage Of his appearance in New
York 10 have him arrested. and in case he
should be- arrested at the Instance Of any Of the
depositors. IL WIS agreed that some Of the com
mittce would sign his bail bond Accordingly.
on the next morning the old gentleman rose
from his bed and tottered over to New York
He did not. however. 70 10 the Clairmont Saw
ings Bank. but To- the Park Bank safe deposit
vault There he asked to see a small iron safe
which be has been accustomed TO visit fre-
g,rnty, WIN he was preparing TO open H.
Mr. James W. Dowinlck. manager of the vault
stoppcd him. " Mr, Broadwcll."' said he, that
sale wls taken III the name Of the Clairmunt
Savings Bank. That hank II now in trouble
apH y3g ha nav .a no rlG, f. 11psf r,
warmth. EverythinY in it IL mine
Mr.. Dominl'k said that he did not know what
to do under the circumstances. but would write
Mr.. Broadwell tried 10 shake him in this rcso-
s inl,Sn, na, in YIN Thsn he turned and wen.
the. trustees Of the bank knew that he
had been in the city, until Mr. Dominicki's
letter was received by Gen. smslley. He
AZ once replied that nobody hal any right
10 open the safe hut himself, Yesterday Gen.
Small"y. trustee: Robert q. Cornell and +. /.
Nanurrve"r counsel tor tn depostors. exam
mod tho contents ~ IN" safe. All the papers In
~ w"r" IN the nnlnc OF Mr.. BroadwrQ. There
were bonds aud other securities. worth. accord
INK 10 the rude estimate that WAS made about
100000. The face of tho securities Aggregate a
cgnsi tcrably larger sum. hui some ~ them are
or little value. In addition to those securities
were found several letters which. in the
opinion " the r"c lyer are likely Ia hH 81 value
in compelling Mr.. Broadw,'ll 10 settle with the
d"positors. When he locked the safe Con
Smaliey changed the combination. The reason.
A. ~ supposed. why Mr. Broadwell took the
safe IA The name Of the bank. was TO save cX-
pens"
Luther Hoffman Jr Of Kingston mailed. on
sent. II, two checks for deposit in the bank
with proper deposit ticket dated Sept. II. He
thought they would not be received al the bank
until Monday, the 18th. They were. in fact. re-
riVcd on saturday. sept ;. Just before Bank
Examiner Orvis closed N" hank. Mr.. Hoffman
has instituted suit for i25l6', the amount ~
IA" checks. ON tn" ground that his orders were
10 deposit them on the nth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-09-28
HUNTING rows LATEST sciNDlI.
Recalling the Murder n Kel.ey-M-.. Mari.
uaiberton's suit for Damages.

Mrs. Maria Halbcrton Of this city has be-
gun suit against Thomas Henry Brush Of
Huntington. L. l.. for $4,000 damages, by rca-
son Of n criminal assault which she alleges that
he committed upon her. Thomas Henry Brush
is a wcll-to-do farmer at East Neck Huntington
harbor. He married into a wealthy family. and
has small family himself. He has long been
n conspicuous member Of the notorious Tar"
or First PRESBYTERIAN Church Of Huntington.
To this church belonged Mrs. Oakley and Julia
Smith. the young lady to whom Charles g. KEEL
soy. aftcrward tarred and feathercd. mutilat,sl.
and thrown into Cold Spring harbor paid court
The most conspicuous among those who parti-
cputod in tho tarrng and feathering Of young
Kelsey gather every Sunday at this church.
Royal Samms. who married Julia Smith. spcnt
the summer with his wife at Huntington. and
mingled with the other guilty church members
Mr.. Brush was n witness during the inquest
upon the remains of young Kelsey. He was
known to have been in the. neighborhood OF
Mrs. Oaklcy's on the night Of the outrage. To
John Budd Seuddcr he afterward said, Kelsey
did not struggle much after got hold Of him."
He was in his barn threshing grain when hc
said this. and sydney Reeves overheard him
Upon tn, stand he denied tho truth of his own
assertion. admit M that he had lied. He had
been down town to see DIR. Banks the man who
held M q lantern, in order, that Julia Smith
the uncluthed form of young kelsey. partially
covered with tar and surrounded by his enc
mics Kelsey smashed Dr. Bankss lantern
with his boot.
The plaintiff in the present suit. her name at
house 81 Mr.. Brush. and now alleges that in
Apri 1872. he beat and ilreated her, and
obliged her to bc criMinally Intimate with him
She has since changed her name by marriage
hut claims that she yet suffers from the effects
Of his abuse.
Mr. Brush denies every allegation and adds
in his answer that during more than six years
lifetime In which such an action must be brought.
he has not boon guilty u the acts alleged. He
said yesterday. that Maria hckerlcy left his
house in the spring Of 1871. year before the
date ~ IN" alleged offence. She lived in his
house about five years. and was about 10 when
she went away. She was to have remained until
She was IL venrs Of age. but she became sancy
70 Mrs. Brush. got TO running out nights and
in other ways 80 conducted herself that he fslt
obliged 10 dismiss her He has employed Henry
&, Plat OF Huntington and Benjamin Downing
81 Flushing To conduct his defence and is con-
idynt Of being able 10 clear his reputation