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The New York herald., 1877-12-18
A CORONER INDICTED.

On Sunday afternoon, the Gu OF Nay last, the body
OF Mr. John I. Daley, owner OF the indsor Hotel In
this city. who had been missing from his home for
several days was found by somc boys hanging by a
pair oil suspenders from beam In the garret of
unoccupied house at WoodsIde, IN the town OF New
town. When the remains cut down found
that had been shot the mead, and pistol. with
one chamber empty, WIS subsequently found on the
hoor Coroner Carroll held sn inquest, Al which Dr..
and that death caused by the bullet
the BRAIN and slrangulation. He claimed TO have
extracted the bullet, aud some time gave II
man named KiKer. The bullet was shown 10 Walter
Bowens, Jr., a undertaken at MoodsIuc, who had
taken charge OF the remains, aud who asserted that
DIR. Zink made no post-nortcm examination Of the
deceased, as the family had requested " not TO DO
made Recently the stories came 10 tho ears Of the
queens County Board Of Supervisors aud II was
determined, should DIR. Zink make charge against
the coanty ior a post-mortefn, to investigate the
stories oi his action, we'll that Oi tue coroner
but he did not make charge Tor the Duloy case.
Coroner Carroll however, stated to the Board that
would not let him maze q charge, as the friends OF
The deceased were ricn, aud tLat he had made them
foot the DI TO save the county expense. Underiakcr
Bowens also asserts that ne was told py MI William
Dacy, brother oil the deceased, that alter the re.
mains had been inferred in Greenwood Coroner Car
roll called upon him and threatened to have the re-
been held unless he tine Coroncr) paid &lU0, and
that Mr.. Daley uid pay him $lUU Mr.. Bowens also
says That Mr.. Daley told him that he paid Dr. ZInk
$50 Mr. Bowens also says that he has not bsen paid
yet his bIl for tho burial OF Mr. Daley something
over $500. there are other grave charges against
Coroner Carroll, anu he is now under indIctmcnt tor
influencing persons To vote Tor his election VINO aid
not reside ia the town.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
THE MODOC GANG.

Late on Sunday evening as Edward McRoberts
brother OF the County Treasurer, Hugh McIioberts.
was returning his nome from the boarding station
he was stopped on New York avenue, Clifton, by two
highwaym men, who presented pistols to his head ana
demanded mis- money or his life. Mr.. McRoberls re-
fused to give up his money, when he was knoc ked
down aud his pockets rincd oi $50. Mr. NcRoberts
fortunately recognlZod one oi his assaants
John Fitzgerald, alias Cocktail, who was arrested early
yesterday morning. together with ms companion,
John sweeny. The prisoners we're arraigned beiof 10
Justice TlerDau at Tom Evansville, and iuy committed
10 await the action OF the Grand Jury. Both Sweeny
aud Fitzgerald members OF the ModOc gang and
are well known to The police. Fitzgerald not long
shot at officer Wells when attempting TO arrest
him for q MINOR offence He N wanted 10 answer a
charge OF indecent assault preferred against him before
Justice kassner.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
ANTHONY MANDEvlLLE's FUNERAL.

At the Plane Street Coorcd Presbyterian Church In
Newark yesterday the funeral services took place Of
Anthony Vaudeville, an aged and highly respectable
coored man. who died recently under rather touching
circumstances Anthony had been Tor forty years an
esteemed elder in the Presbyt tcrian Church. Through
industry as a drayman he amassed quite snug ior-
tuue For three years past the Plane street Church
has been without settled pastor, the congregation
being unable to agree upon OF the candidates.
Il was the constant effort OF Elder Mande-
vile to secure satisfactory minister, and
upon Ills bended knees he prayed God
to spare his lie until he the church IN cnarge oi
sucn u shepherd. Al length his prayer was granted,
and few days ago he went home, retired 10 bed anu
peace slept his last sleep The church yesterday
was filled with congregation largely composed or
white people. Eulogies OF an affecting character were
pa assed upon the deceased by Rev. J W. Davenport,
pastor OF The church; Rev. Henry highland Garnett,
ID. D. OF New York; Rev. DR.. Fur Smith, OF Newark,
and Rev. Robert Cumpied, the Two latter ccrgymen
beng white men. Mr.. Vaudeville was over seventy
years OF age, and spoken OF as one OF tue
most jealous, efficient and painstakng elders in the
Presby teran Church. Many OF the congregation
were moved by the culogstic remarks OF the
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

Image, by Eldolon. dam by star OF Erin, met with
fatal accident on Wednesday, 9th inst, ut Sandown
Park. He was greatly anced Tor the selling steeple
chase, and was running wel with chance apparently
second 10 none, but blunderng at the fence the
entrance he staked himself He ran some distance
before no Tell HIS case, however, was found TO be
hopeless and he was destroyed with as little delay as
possible. The Marquis OF Queensbury, who riding
Image fortunately escaped unhurL
Northfcet, By The Rescue, out Of Compton Lass,
was sold 10 Mr. Clifford the 9th INST. at Sando WI
Park 10 dissolve a partnership. The price paid was
90 guincas, which includes his engagement IN the
International hurdle Race at Croy don next year
Lady Avenei by Bhnckhoolic, out OF Love Letter,
after winning the selling hurdle Sand down PARK
on the 9TH INST, was sold TO MT. RvmiIl for 4l0
gnincas. The entered selling price was 40 guincas
Ranald, by Lord Clifton, OF Maid oil the Mi 81,
the winner OF the Hunters Flat Race at sandown
Park on the 9th INST lentcred be sold tor 30 SOW
creisns), was purchased by Lord Marquis Beresford
Tor 200 gunegs.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
A JEALOUS WATCHMAN.

Andrew Jacques, an actor who played at Booths
Theatre about year ago In 'Julius Cmsar,n applied
to Judge Morgan yesterday for a warrant against q
man named hooy Tor assault and battery. Jacoues'
head was badly bruised and OF h,s eyes was al
most completely closed. "Last Thursday night, !"
said jacques ~ was standing In the cigar store next
door 10 Booth Theatre and this man MoiIoy who is
waichman In tho theatre, camo In and said. .You
insuled my girl 1 answered, Il don't know who
your girl is and don't know anything abo ut you
either.' He then struck me about the nead knocked
me down aud kicked mo, and have been confined to
my bed ever since"
The warrant was ISSUED and placed in the hands Of
oniccr jolly. Mr.. Mooy Will In all probability come
forward ~ answer the charge against him to-day.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
BROOKLYN BRIDGE.
IMPORTANT DECISION As TO LAND REQUIRED
FOR THE APPROACHES

IMPORTANT DECISION As TO LAND REQUIRED
FOR THE APPROACHES.
few days ago application made to Judge Law
renee IN Supreme Court. Chambers, for the appoint-
ment oil commissioners OF appraisal OF certain lots at
the corner vandewaer Frankfort streets for the
OF the Brooklyn Bridge. On behalf OF The
the granting oi this application strcnuously
sisted. being claimed that land In question
required the completion Of the bridge for Its
approaches. Judge Lawrence yesterday gave his de-
the case which he grants tho applica, lou
HIS decision, which Is briei Is gwen in full below
THK DECISION
Where power Is delegated to acquire title TO lands
for public use 70 a corporation or 10 public officers
large discretion is vested the corporation officers
determining the measure OF their wants aud hx
ing The location OF the lands TO be acquired, provided
that ine purposes ior which the land Is taken
strictly within the charter OF tho corporation the
act under which such officers are acting. lin re N.
Y. Y. and H. K X. Co. vs. v. g. Co., 63 N. r., 326
In re N. Y. and II. r. K Co., VS.. KIP Al N. Y, 55O
The ol 1857 and 1875 give to the corporation Dy
the hrst trustees second
act power 10 purchase, acquire and hold ''as uch
real estate may De necessary tor the site oil
structures pi opor said briuge open
ing OF suitable avenues Of approach to said bridge
TINS language Is exc edingiy comprehensive. and
gives 70 the pet,tioners large discretion
IN determining what lands requisite Tor
tue purposes OF the bridge IL appears IRON
the afdavts submitted that the land prop sed to be
acquired in tue opinion o the trustees and Of the
engineers In their employ, necessary ior The protec
ton oil tho structure against are rms may well be
included in tue 'avenues OF approach" ! see no
reason therefore, interfering With the decision OF
the trustees this poDt The cases ced by counsel
rcsistIug this mOiIoE der materially from this
In those the property proposed to be taken
either conceded 10 be necessary tor The purposes
OF the conteinp plated improvement or mad been
urey omitted from the map died ut the time OF the
motion for the appointment OF commissioners Of APP
prusal must, tciore be granted
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
HANDBALL..

A remarkably fine game OF handbal was played at
Cascys court No. Ill Douglass street, Brooklyn yes
terday afternoon, in the presence Of large number
OF spectators The contestants were ex.Alderman
James Danne and +. Dormody the one side. and
PM easy, champion OF the world, and kichord
Townsend, one Of the leading amateurs OF Brooklyn,
on tho other side. The match for the best
three games, ana resulted IN favor OF the champion
and his partner after spirited contest Dunno did
some brilliant service, while Casey, as usual, cxccled
in low returns. The following is the score:-
First. Second. Third Total.
Dunno and Dermodv 10 u 20 81
Casey and Townsend. q Is II 80
match will be played at the above court on Wedncs-
day afternoon, IN winch ex-Aidcrmaa Dunue and
young Courtney will take sides against PM Casey and
John Dwyer
Negotiations are now pending Tor match for tho
ama,eur championship OF America PIN Casey, OF
Brooklyn. is backing Billy Courtney, OF that city,
against Frank Burke, of Philadelphia, whom .. ).
Manning backing
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
POLICE CAPTAINS TRIALS.

Captain Foley, OF the Tenth precinct was yoster.
day placed on trial before the Board OF Police Com
mssioners, charged with illegally Young at The last
election. Before any evidence was takcn Mr.. Peter
Mtcue, OF counsel, protested against tho trial His
argument was, Urief, the effect MAT the charge
was very serious one, that oi perjury, and that
Foley might at any time DO prosecuted by the District
Attorney upon an Indictment. Ii tho Police Board
should Try first and the District Attorney after
ward lie would DO placed 10 jeopardy twce he
SUB m,tted that the Board had jursdic-
tion the matter After considerable argument the
case was nntIi the 3lst OF December al
low the Board tho advice oil COUNCIL
Captain Cafrey was also paced trial. charged
with violation OF department teen nicallty
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stances.n
NAY BELLS CHILD.
While saying this the lady nesting in her bosom
the little orphan, just brought over by from Ran
dail's Island.
"she lovely littlo child said the hearted
woman, gently unfolding thick shawl. IN which the
little walt snveloped. "vioIe blue eyes, and hair
just the color OF the mother'a Isn't sne little
beautyY What can be said OF the man whose heart
inty enough first to see the mother OF ms child
die destit uton and despair. and then abandon tbo
child itselt 10 public pauper institution, without
name, without future, without hopefi
"H,ve you heard anything from tho iady's father
or IRON her former husband?n asked the writer.
~ have not. l am ~ loss TO account Tor their
Silence except upon the suppostion that they are in-
creduous to her sickness and death, and imagine
that statements are = device tor procuring
money, which they are unwilling 10 let her have Now
/ think under the circumstances u IL rs well thcy
should know, through the columns OF the HERALD.
that they are known. So gvoyou in confidence, not
for publication, the name and address both oil her
father and husband"
ls II quite that she legally and properly
divorced IRON bel urst husbandY'
~ can ccriiiy that such IS the case The marriage
was those alliances dc famiLe where no account
is taken of woman's heart or wishes They are
both very wealthy men, and the idea to consoli-
date the properly. Her subsequent history Is, tor
the present, sunicienty known. Later deveiopments
will come enough especially Tor her betray err"
.sWas sne convinced OF the LEGALITY o her marriage
IN New York with Mr.. -"
..Certaniy she was, until his abandonment OF her
opened her eyes. have my sell seen the certificate
Of that marriage. What action may be taken now that
the cDief ana grevously wronged witness 10 forever
the poor baby, that Will do to the utmost Of my
and pOWer'
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
POOR MAY BELL.

LETTER TO HER BENEFAcTREss AFTER
DRATH-THR UNFoRTUNATE woMAN's CHILD.
Wide and heartfelt sympathy with tho unfortunate
deceased lazy whose name heads this article has been
evoked by the HERALD reports her In the issues
oi FRIDAY and sunday last
To show now the public heart has been moved by
her romantic but melancholy history may BIO stated
that wealthy and influential gentleman called at tho
HERALD Office yesterday the bearer Of letter IRON
his wife Mrs. Bishop, the text OF which is herewith
gwen TO the pubc:-
Az ACT OF HUMANITY.
NEw YoR.. Dec. I6 1877.
DEAR MADAxE-I and in today's HsaALp thrilling
the peculiar aggravatons Of the OF the paraDe OF
iortsd and darkensd Wa sy and in
juriou. suspieops sho9s my heart with Indignation and
mot how whore do IL and the tate Of that
iu toaays issue OF the nhaALp ind you lady
inspired by the gsneosy Of "a divine compassion have
encountering oncia coarseness aud egal,Ecd brutality
paupefs grave, aud with touch laid tendery
rest 10 beautiful Greenwooi eel @peed 70 send from
You have dome good service Ia the interests of
that that service will be appreciated At s value ny
s @ psspe 81 @ s c q Ssw Work
fort necessary will be rgdy investigated aud properly
But whatever Christian people may think Of noble
cSH o is ssa sss aa
nailed with cruel hards whose body was msred ana
figured by Official brutality ana made object Of defsinn
aud contempt aud shameful exposure. will not fail
that humanity winch Himself assumed aud made sacred.
inasmacn as ye did unto one Of the least Of these ye
old It unto me-" That blessing dear lady. Is yours now.
and will be yours hereafter
earnestly hope that your brave words Of indignant do.
will every and this
Christian city and create tide Of public feeling that sna
all these authorized nafnies IL possible
barrier money Is all that refined
and delicate from tue horrors OF the and
invasion OF the dsecng knife you
and l safe only lar = way
expect Of poor May Bell' when money
our trends gone Have humanity aud decency nea
The earth Aud must poverty and endie only
nsrken e but add deeper gloom to the III dows Of the
xrHvey
But iorbear do not ATTEMPT to pronounce your
Iogium That already recorded high oniy wish
thank you for doing work better than could have
done IL. would nave assisted you and attended that
lonely iuneral with had known what doing
and how and where to JOIN you Now that ali Is
this tribute
snd add that am Warmly yours In CHRISTIAN symp thy.
WIFE AND MOTHER
The good lady to whom the above noble and spirited
letter addressed betrayed strong emotion AZ the
HERALD reporter read contents to her
sI lave done no more" said Mrs Bishop. "than
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

and applications herein be served T. T. Lambert tne
president Of the sad defendant his attorney and ~ n
meantime aud until the hearing aud discussion o la
motion ordered tnat the receiver aud the Att rey
General be required give i've days notice OF all proceec
ings and applications the Court T. s. Lambert the
president OF the defendant his attorney attorneys
T. H. WEsTBROOK. j. ,. u
II is understood that the prosecution will contest
the above the around that tho company dead,
cannot be represented IN the action.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
IRREGULARITIES OF CLERKS.

An investigation was begun at the City Hall,
Newark, last evening by the Finance Committee OF
the Common Council into alleged irregularities OF
clerks in the Comptrollcr's Office The allegation IS
that instead Of the cys receiving SO for each Search
as the law prescrbes the clerks have improperly
authorized 10 40 the work In hours a reduced
rate, tue money TO 60 to them. In instance IL Is
alleged. tho Mutual Benefit Idie Insurance Company
ordered boo such searches To be made paying there
for only 81 70 per search No REPORT rcacned IL
- SAID tue city has lost some $4,000 In year
By this arrangement.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
RECEIVER AMERMANN'S BOND.

Mr. Peter Amermann, appointed by Judge Davis
receiver OF the Brewers and Masters Ins urancc
Company, filed, yesterday, his bond for $780, 900 in
the County Clerks olice. The suretics on the bond
David Jones. Henry Ciausen, JE, George EnrsS
and Charles Z. CIausen.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
THE BROOKLYN FIRE VICTIMS.

Mayor Schroeder sent a Communication to the
Brooklyn Board OF Aldermen yesterday calling atten
tion 10 noto from A. r. Perry, comptroller Of
Greenwood Cemetery In which he states that tho pu
rial plot Tor the interment OF those who perished In
the nrc nj the Brooklyn Theatre needs fencing. The
subject was referred 10 the appropriate com mittco.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
COLLEGE BOAT RACING.

Harvard and Colum bia will not have n boat
next summer. Harvard. 1t reported, declines the
contest, under the only conditions TO which Columbia
can agree, and hence there Is OF the
coming together.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
SUPPOSED TO BE INSANE.

Daniel A. Ford, who attempted To commit suicide by
Jumping from one Of the Fulton Terry boats Sun.
day night last was yesterday placed In charge OF the
Commss Of Charity oil Kings county on the
suppostion that he Is oil unsound mind.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18
NOTICE OF PRoCEEDINGs.
The following order Of Judge wsstbrook Will bs
found of interest connection the trial Of Dr.
Lambert Ii reads as follows:-

SPECIAL TERN, KINGSTON. Dec. Ia, 1877.
In the matter OF the application Of tue people the
Of New YORK by Charles g. Fairchild Attorney General
against the American Popular Lille Insurance Company
Upon the annexed affidavit. and the original
dissoving the defendant, the American Popular Life
Insurance Company. and appoipting T. T. Lawrence
ceer thereof aud all the papers that have passed
between the attorneys herein, let the receiver. H.
Lawrence, and the Attorney General SHOW cause at
special term OF this Court, to be held ut the
chambers thereof the city New YORK the first Nom
vi January, 1878. why the original order entered
herein dissoiving the deiendsn., Xc, should not be
amended 10 provide that notce Of all
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

HAMBLlS-AGAR-On Thursday, December 13, 1877,
at the residence OF the brde's parents, l49 Willow
Brooklyn Heights, by the Rev. Charles r. Baker,
sisted by the Rev. Ii. Il. Nye, WoLCoTT HAMBLIx 10
MARIA LOUISE, daughter OF Alexander Agar.
The New York herald., 1877-12-18

To remove the gr0at dangers connected with the
preparation and transportation OF this material many
Efforts have been MADE, principally by mixing the
oil with some SUBSTANCE, wood spirit suphate OF Zinc,
lime magnesx, whicn would render II non-expo-
sive that could DO afterward removed by simple
ri vvnta
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

Every effort has been made by the en-
ployes Of the company to promote its in
terests and to handlethe freighting and pas
senger business in way to bring good re-
suits for the company.
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAMS C.. WICKHAM, Eice-President.
On motion OF Mr.. r. w. Burke. OF Staun-
ton, the reports were received and adopted.
DIRECTORS ELECTED.
On motion OF Mr.. John Page, Of Hanover,
the following directors were elected for the
ensuing year C. P. Huntington, OF New
York; A. A. Low, Lloyd Aspinwall, David
Stewart, Jonas G. Clark, A. S. Hatch, Will
liam W hitewright, John Castrce, Pliny Fisk,
Of New Jersey; John Echols, OF Virginia;
and Williams C. Wickham, OF Virginia.
DESERVED TRIBUTE.
!. Mr.. B. II. Magruder, of Albemarle, pre-
sented the following, which was unanimous
ly agreed to:
RESOLVED, That the thanks OF the stock
holders, and all who use the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, are due to and are hereby cor
daily rendered to the officers In charge OF
said road for the prompt and energetic man
ner in which they have proceeded to repair
the damage caused by the recent disastrous
food. .~.,
On motion Of Mr.. Burke the meeting adj
journed.
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BY j. Thompson Brown,
Real Estate Agent and Auctloneer.
1113 Main street.
DESIRABLE FIFTH.sTREET PRO
PERTY BETWEEN'CLAY AND LEIGH
STREETS. WITH LARGE LOT.
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.

BY request Of tlle owner will sell at public auc-
ton, on the premises, on
FRIDAY, December 14th, at O'Clock p. NJ.
that FRAME DWELLING adjoining Franklin
Stcurnss, Esq the west. containing eight rooms
detached kitchen with two rooms. The house 10
substantial, and has been lately retted with modern
improvements. The yard Is 5nx140 feet. aGording
ample room 10 build If desired. This pa operty is
very conveniently located as to business. churches,
schools and market. ana affords fine opportunity
for those seeking investments in real estate dcsir
bly, located. s..=
TERMS: One fourth cash: balance In six, twelve.
and eighteen months, will six per cent. Interest
added. and secured by trust-deed.
j. THOMPSON BROWN,
de AuctioDeer.
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Richardson & Co,
Real Estate Agents and Auettoneers,
Ills Main street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO VALU-
l. ABLE BUILDING LOTS ON WEST GRACE
STREET BY AUCTlON:-By virtue Of ne pro
or November, 1875, from the grantor the rein
named to the undersigned trustees, ouIy recordsd
In the clerks office OF the Chancery court OF the
m entioned In said deed default having been made
in the payment thereby, aud being required so 10
said deed, sell by auction, on the premises on SAT-
URDAY the Sth day Of neSs s 1877, at t, =
decd aforesaid, consisting OF TWO VALUABLE
BUILDING LOTS, fronting 25xl4o feet. with an
alley In the rear Is feet wide, the north SIDE OF
posite the residence Of Joseph Colqaitt, Esq.
TERMS: Enough In cash 70 pay the expense o,
Al 200 with interest thereon from the 18th day OF
November, 1877; tho residue on such terms as
shall be announced Mt the time OF sale.
u. A. RiCHARES0N,f Trustees s.
". M. ARCHER, ia : AANsr, -
RICHARDSON 8 Co.. Auctsoneers. no 20
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AvTCrION sALES-.This Day.
By JAS. Macdougall, Auctsoneer'
No. 10 Governor street.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SEW
Ill ING-MACHlNEs, STOVES, SHngW Z; StsI
DAY. at 10 o'clock, / will sell ut my warerooms
MfRBfE-TOP CHAMBER SUIT NEARLY new.
3 WHEELER & WILSON sEWING-mACttlNEs
wAhS SfTieS MfAaIRnBBIIE-ToP BUREAUS and WASH
.,rSs III L IN and COTTAGE BEDsTEADs,
HAIR and SHUCK MATTRESSEs,
FEATHER-BEDS, HOLSTERS, and PlLLoWS;
CANE and WOUD-SEAT CHAIRS ana HUN
Frs,
sIDEBOARDS. TIN SAFES,
LEAF and other TABLES; s' -.-
OFFICE-DESKS and CHI
A large lot PAPER SHOW-BONES:
An invoice of several hundre. VIOLIN ,STRIN GS
Several excellent COOhlSS- ana HEaI1Nu-
STOVES, &C, &C.
Consgpmcnfs received up 70 hour OF sale.
die 2 II JAS MAUDOUGALL, Auclioneer