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The New York herald., 1878-11-20
THE COURTS.
How a Modern Dick Turpin
Worried the Police.
THE CASE or "vlCkEY CONNERS.'
A Youthful Heir Chafing Under
Judicial Supervision.

young man named Joseph Riffiard represented
Rs desperate character, arrested some two
months ago on tho charge Of forgery. The capture
OF the accused announced in lively style, the
chase after him being depicted il the brightest colors
some OF the iinpartng to the fugitive the
daring OF Dick Turpin. Ii was alleged that on being
seen by the police he scampered away and enter
tanned a host OF spectators by climbing walls and
fences with incredible ease, taking "a hop
step and jump" from chimney to chimney
and reviving it were, tha days Of the highwayman
IN his jolliest mood Some of the police officers who
Joined in the hunt gave a glowing description OF the
scene After exciting chase. would appear, de-
tective named Schmittsberger ovcrhanled Rifhard
he endeavoring TO get into building by the IRE
escape. The prize was conveyed in triumph to the
police station Citizens reading the account OF the
grand capture might naturally crowd into court TO
the stately and dashng adventurer arraigned for
trial. They would, however, promptly come to the
conclusion that the police were not at all modest
in the way of concealing their heroism. for how
Riifiard got on the housetop would be hard to
imagine. When called TO the bar yesterday by Assist
ant District Attorney Rollins the poor fellow, who is
G forlorn looking paraly ytic, hmped forward with
difficulty. He pale looking and crestfallen,
alleged III this instance that he had forged the sigma
ture OF Joseph Rifiards Sons No AZ Vesey street of
which firm he claimed to be member, to checks
the Merchants and Grocers Bank for the following
amounts July D. S75 August 5, $50; August III,
$i3 August r. $50; August 81. $50; August 80 S1T5;
September IL, $50. The prisoner acknowledged his
guilt stating that he lives at No y East Twentyrst
street Mr. Rollins accepted plea OF guilty to of
the eight indictments found against him, and the
prisoner threw himself on the mercy of the Court
had before been arrested sent him to the State
Reformatory at Elnira.
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A VILLAGE ROW.

In the village Of Pezrsals the south side Of Long
Island, disturbance occurred Sunday afternoon
which has caused great deal Of excitement and may
result in angry ltigston. One of the most pror1i
nent families of the place bears the OF Abrams
and several OF ts members II is said have figured in
religious quarrcls Of rather serious nature. Tread
well Abrams, trustee Of the Methodist Church,
recently signed the bond OF Judge sIatthcws,
who. in September Last. indicted for
rnalfeasance. He had offered 10 reign but
forced to continue in his oilce until
his accounts could be Strengthened In tho meantime
Mr. TreadweL Abrams h4s been growing very uneasy
about the sum In which he stood him snrety. The
Judge. collateral against possible loss, had
signed to him his claiins for legal fees; but Mr..
Abrams has lately complained, with mnch bitterness,
tha. these had been reduced to amount S50 less
than that Of the bond. On Sunday afternoon thcy
had interview in tie house Of Valentine
Abrams, and abusive words freely inter
changed II IN alleged that there was o chzi-
lenge TO hght, which was accepted by Wilson
Abrams. . of Treajwcn, and that he and
Matthews went into the yard to settle 1t. Milo
Abrams. young Of great nIusuclar develop
ment, stepped between tbar however, and then
Treadwell himself Joined in the msf6e, but
knocked down by Milo. He rose and clinche1 with
him and thrown again. The struggle then be-
general, and lasted until all ol tho party had
been less ponsnelled and bruised. No
made, but suit for damages to be begun
In "A civil court.
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SUICIDE BY MORPHINE.

Roland Levine. twenty-tvo years Of age, committed
suicide in his at No 3ls West Ig4nty second
street yesterday by taking morphine. Deceased was
born in South America OF Spanish parents Ills father
had been wealthy shipping merchant. but lost ia
few years by speculation the accumulated riches OF
lifetime Of prosperity. TIns preyod upon his heath
and he survives, tis loss Of his fortune but short
time. His willow and took up their abode in thie
city and struggled 10 maintain their Independence
The youth. IL and. received about four
years copyist and messenger with tltc firm Of
Lannal Kemp. Wholesale drug sta No. GS NiliAm
street. At iIzt hs duties kept him attending 10 the
shipping department Ut the Custnnl House, bu. he
dsveioel quick abilities that hc ranslorrod
TO the main Office in William street, where he was
promotsd " tie position Of entry clerk, which he
held three years. His enploycr~ speak OF him In
the highest terms and gave him cre6t for being saith
ful and Intelligent in the discharge OF his duties.
80 Ear It's hls relations with the office were
concerned they were always agreeable and cor
rect. Mr. william Kemp said that be
knew Of possible trouble N embarrassment which
would put thoughts Of selfdstructon into the mind
of deceased Mr.. Kemp hal heard the lsttar com
plain aud express his disappointment - not rernv
mr. q letter from some retatives in South America
This wac u week ago and subsequently deceased ap-
pesred melancholy and despondcnt Yesterday Mr..
Edward Kemp Ntonished on the receipt of . let
ter from young Levine which contained tho startling
information that by the time tine nissve would have
reached it's destination tho writer would have taken
his own life
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MRS. HALLISSEY'S DEATH.
KILLED " STAB WOUND RECEIVED WHILE
cHAsTIsISG HER sTEPsos

KILLED By STAB WOUND RECEIVED WHILE
CHAsTIsISG HER sTEpsoS.
The Coroncrs' Office notified yesterday by DR..
Naughton, OK No. 40 Henry street that u Mrs. Hassey
street and that tie needed official Investigation
Deputy Coroner Miller, on proceeding TO the above
address, surprised TO find that the had died
from stab wound in the rgh. breaet which had pen
etrated the lung. The family rctccnt when q,s-
toned regarding how tho wound had besn inflicted.
and contradictory story. Last Friday morning John
Halsscy. aged fourteen years, stcpson OF deceased,
and his brother had quarrel the possession of
necktic Tho mother nterfered, and cd astised John
for prolongng the quarrel At this point the story
becomes involved in doubt and contradi diction.
Whom tie neighbors, attracted by screams,
entered the Apartment, they found deceased
bleeding from a CASH in tho breast. She said
that sue had been stabbed by her stepson,
maj -er and the services of Drs. Naughton and
O'Br1cn were called ir. The police OF the seventh
precinct not dviscd of the renee. and
nothing officially known untl the woman y
doath yesterday morning neco~sitated tle CAGE
bcing reported at tho Coroner's Office
Dr. Miller took the boy into custody
and arraiened him before Coroner Flanagan.
The prisoner denied the charge. lie said that while
his stepmother chastising him she accidentally
injured herself knife board placed upon =
barrel in the middle OF the floor. The point of one Of
reached strike him siio flung herself on the
point of the blade. which penetrated her breast He
temporarily committed a. the House OF Dsten-
ton TO await the action Of Coroner inquest,
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COURT OF APPEALS DECISIONS.

ALBANY, N. ". Nov. -. 1913.
In Court of Appeals. Tuesday. November 10. 1873.
Present Hon. Sanford L. Church. Chief Justice and
Associates.
DECISIONS HANDED DOWN.
In the matter of the petition OF Julius l.. Blanc;
Easton Pickersgl and others; Price VS.. Price,
Orders affirmed, with costs.
Marvin VS.. Maryin.--orders of General Term and
Special Term reversed and motion granted, with $40
costs of motion and disbursements on appeal
The People ex rel. Gilchrist MurrayrMotion
for reargument denied.
MOTIONS
No. 81. Royal Avery. appellant va. Tho Town of
Hope, decentralization to restore passed case TO
calendar granted. Ansonia Brass and copper Com
pany, respondent. George Babbitt sheriff &C.. ap
pellant.-Motion for rcargument submitted. Condor
). Thompson, assignee &c., respondent, w. George
A. Sweet and another. appellant.-Motion for reargu
ment submitted. William Wilson, respondent, VS..
Justus Palmer implicated, appelant.-Motlon to dis
miss appeal argued by L. 4. jackson for the notion
Justus Palmer opposed.
Merritt, experimentation by respondent to be
heard granted Argued by @. Frost for respondent,
and benjamin M Stilwel for appellant
APPEALS FRoM ORDERS.
No. 34O Abraham y. Clark, respondent, VS.. Thomas
j. Barr receiver, &c. implicated with Abraham BIN
niger, appeant-Argued by A. J. Nalderpoel for APP
pellant, Amasa j. Parker for respondent
No. 341 IN re Protestant Episcopal Public Schooi,
appellant, to vacate assessment by George
G. Genet for appellant. J. A Beaie for respondent
vacate, &c.-Argued by Edmund Coffin, Jr., for ap
pellant, j. A. Bcale for respondent.
No. 369 The Berkshire Woollen Company. respon-
dent, Augustus ID. Guilliard. receiver, &c. appel
lant.-Argued by Thomas II. Hubbard Tor appellant
Charles N. Dacosta for respondent
Cn.ENDAI.
The following is the day calendar for Wednesday -
Nos. 3Sl, 102. 5, Ill, Log, llO 81. ll5.
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The ITALIAN PADRONI.

Luigi Dilings and Rafaeli De Grazei, who have
been charged in the rombs Police Court with bring
ing six Italian boys to this country for the purpose Of
farning them out n usicans. and were discharged
FOR want OF sucicnt evidence. enjoyed their liberty
only for short time. United States Marshal Jacob
Henber arrested De Grszci, and Dilinga WAS placed
under surveillance. De arayai was brought before
United States Commissioners Osborn yesterday, and
Counsellor Stscom demanded an immediate examine
ton. Mr. Dciaield who appeared for the Society for
the prevention OF Cruelty to Children, asked II Mr..
Stacom a member Of the United Statos bar. and
being told THAI he was not, objected to his ap-
pcarance in the case. Tho objection was sustaned
and Commissioner Osborn adjourned the hearing
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COURT cALENDARs-TH1s DAY.

SrPREarR CoUEI-cHAMBEIss- by Judge Law
rence.-Nos 3. S. IS, &C. TG. ~, st s., 81. 81 loI
i0s, 1l4 l2i 40. l17 Il9. 15s, 163 io6 I'll 1885, 2
to6. 1871. 2OO 20l Ar.
SUrIEyR couIT-GESERAI. TKJar.--Adjourncd until
December IL, 1878.
SUPREME COUHT-SPHrIAK IEnN-Tield bv Judoe
Van Brunt.-Lsw and faet-Eos. S. $50 572 5s7 G5i
ke, 133, 6l5 "a, l2I, 12o 7Jk 13j, Or, III. og3
SUPREME CoUHr-SPEcIAL TERM Part 2--Adlournnd
until tomorrow.
SUPEEME CCURr-CTRcufr--par i.-Adiourned SINE
de. Part t-He4d by Judge Barrett. t,ase on 1l1O
Hold by Judge Donohue.-Sos. 1871 lgOsh 237z 144a
f52I5f 1871 z9Gf, l50. 2534 1895. 9 365s 2Ial 59s
1osfis, lI32, 1880, 1854 1It3 iTsl, 1861, 1903 3s51
2z2 59. 2l90. 3240 20i3. 25J0 3lsa 40s1 f12O 1T2G
2i7l ZD3, I5Ns. 32i2 49, RIA, 1851, a9s 49, 22g5
LDigk. l216, 17Sd. 1872 1878. 20,3. 21O6
SuPI1uoR CoUm-GEsEEAI. IEnM.-Adtourned ri ne
die.
SUPERIOR CoURr-SpRcLAL TIsus-Ifc.d by Ju.ire
speir.--Nos. 81, ~. SO, ~. - 3D
SUPERIOR COUKf--TfLAI. lEIss--part l. Hold Ly
judge Van vorst--Case on NO. Jsc. HaycIneyar vs.
Hsveneyer No day calendar. Parts ? and 3.-Ad-
COMMON PIEAs--GESEnAL TERM.-Adjourued until
December =, 1873.
coarhioS pILAs-EQuIrY TRRx-Adjourned Tor the
term.
COMMON PLRAs-SpGcIAL TERN-Hed by Judge
LarremOFe-C4se on, No. 3 Maigs, Jr.. ct al. W.
kiualdo et AL No day calendar.
CoAfAioE PLfA--IRIAL IIIaf-peft l-Heid ~
Judge J. y. Day.-NOs. 1926, fl6, 1913. l609 1861
14O Z5, 1881, 10, 76J IJ4, T4, 49, Cyo, 1898, b22,
7d2, 12l, 1851 s3, 742 75I T43. 1916, 566. 1O4 1,
Tel, 5ej, 7S1. 7so Part t2Adiourncd for the term.
lHluuNR C0tRE--IRIAL IEAM-Part I--Held by
bi1l 5l22 5l13, OLA jl15 5l2G 6ig7 5l29 513i, $780,
6l33. Part 2-Held by Judge JcAdafn.-- 5CJ2,
3tl3 45x8, alO4 55iS 3f 1905 $685. 5437, A262 1882
bSis, 4ssS, 5l20 455y. Part 3-Heid W Judge Shea.
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UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 49, 1873.

WARRINGTON, Nov. 49, 1878.
The following were the proceedings in the Supreme
Court to-day
On motion Of W. II. Phillips Ellen X. Wilcox, Of
Cleveland, Ohio was admitted to practice.
No 80. Daniel A. Beckwith and Gilman Henry,
plaintiffs in error. against Andrew J. BeanIn error
the Circuit Court the United States for the Dis
trict Of Acknowledgements continued by T. j.
Phelps for defendant in error and concluded by At
torney General Devens for the plaintiffs III error.
No. 60. Jacob Wirth in error, against Calvin Bran
and Nathan Lndsey-Error to the Circuit Court
OF the United States for the Southern district of u-
noisThe controversy in this arises from al
legged in the General Land Office and relates to
the ownership Of quarter section of land in Fulton
county H.. which is claimed by both parties under
government patents. The has already been once
before this Court and is reported III IL Wall, p 80.
The argument was commenced by II. g. Burchard for
the plaintiff III error, and continued by S. C. Judd for
defendants in error. and h c. Durchard for plaintiff
in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow ut twelve o'clock.
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THE ..CARMAN' HEIRS.

decision was yesterday rendered by judge Law
fence, in Supreme Court, Chambers. in the matter
OF the appointment of guardian for Richard T. Car
man. grandson of thelate OF the CarmansviIle
estate. The lad has sister living, already married.
and but twenty three years old, named Lucine Gun
ming. Lucine and Richard +. are the children of
kebecca p. and Charles E. Carran, and the boy is
titled to onesixt share OF his ,randfathers estate
which estate Is valued S2,o0o0OO and il now tho
subject Of litigation The matter OF the guardianship
OF The boy IS in dispute between his sister and
mother. Several orders this subject have already
been madeleine by Judge Donohue. in March
lst- making the mother OF the boy his guardian and
allowing him to visit his sister every saturday. An
order TO show cause why this last order should not be
modified, that instead of Rchard visiting his sister
every Saturday he should only call at her re-
quest. was granted by Judge Lawrence the 9Th inst
the application being granted the plea that atteriy
his affections seemed 70 be gliesta from his sister.
that he is surly when he calls and aaks about his
soon being fourteen years old and not being COM
PEELED TO visit any one. Judge Lawre1se, In de-
cision rendered yesterday says:-"I don't SEQ any
necessity tor the motion and iris therefore denied.
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ASSAULTED BY A TRAMP.

Shortly before eight O'Clock yesterday morning
Mary McCaffrey, domestic in the employ Of A. r..
Marshall. No. l2s Willoughby avenue. brooklyn. was
brutally beaten by unknown colorcd man. Mary
opened the door. hearing noise outside. and, on
LOOKING out " learn the cause size assaulted by
the rufisn who struck her several times about the
head anu face. Ine woman screamed for help and
the ruifan ran away. The fellow, whose Object
wac doubtless robbery, Is light muletto, about five
feet slx inches IN height He gray coat. dark
pautaloons and soft felt hat.
The New York herald., 1878-11-20
CHARITY COMMISSIONERS.

motion to quash the two indictments found
against the Kings County Charity Commissioners for
mafeasance in office was made before Judge Gilbert,
in the Kings County Court Of Oyer and Termincr.
yesterday. by Counsellor Sullivan. It was claimed
that the indictments fatally defective, because
they did say that each of the five defendants voted
for the acts complained OF. After considerable fur
ther argument by the lawyers Judge Gilbert an
nounced that he would reserve his decision
The New York herald., 1878-11-20
REAL ESTATE.

The following sales were made on the Real Estate
Exchange November 1e:-
LUDLOW
Pnhlic auc.ion sale OF the three story basement
brick high stoop house. with lot 2OstJ1 No 233
West III tn st., u. &, bctwcen Waserley place and
West 4th st David Van Buren,. ........... $1,000
RENykLLY.
r. Ledwitii <refercel-Fore sale Of the
Eas. 5sd st., !, 40 H., e Of ID av TO plaintiff 5000
-
Total oDo
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Nos soao 4.al ls $685. $685. SORT. 4e4e so4a. 5ogs,

Nos 5oao 4l2l l64 $685. 5oo5 6oz7 A649. 5o47. 5oys
5OSO 5Osd. 1774 29l0, 5O52. 4lsU
CoURT GENERAL SisssIoNS-Hed by Judge
Suthcrland-Part 1.-1le People vs.. George " ber
and Thomas Cunningham, robbery same VS.. Thomas
Whalen. rape; Same John Carpenter, ielonions
assault and battery Same Patrick Logan, grand
larceny; Same Robert Adrian, grand larceny;
Same Jacob Rosenkranz, grand larceny;
Same vs.. Theodore Schrof. false pretences;
same vs.. George Guthineer, assault and battery;
Same Oscar Stumpf. assault and bat cry
Part Held by Judge Gildersleeve.-Ihe People vs..
Francis Shields felonious assault and battery; Same
vs.. John O'Rourke felonious assault and battery;
Same Adam Aumiler. rape; Saline W. Francis j.
Morley grand larceny; Same John Jones, forgery;
James Scott and Mary Scott receiving stolen
goods; Same Edward Wethercott and William
Wethercott assault and battery. Same W. Thomas
Loomis grand larceny; Same vs. Isaac Marks,
saut and battery
NIw YoRK OYER AND TEaausEg-Eefore Judge
Davis-The People Charles W. pontez. forgery
continued
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OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


The following statement showing the real estate
transactions recorded in the Registers office Nove1n-
ber 49,
i5eth st.. = ., 325 #. w. Of Ccurtiandt ay, 25xI0o
sarah T. Berri executriS, 70 Francois Z Bur 80,
Madsoe - #. Of i4th soy,: R,rd- 80 80
% 1 s 2 asd g. wife q !. caspar can ay Sas9 pe
Maad..n and aashsnd !. Adoiph Iirse1, 80 $3.50
7 Rsai1s ss & and % Vic Il % q
s's e4SpSe and vie to g. john 5S aeo.
Fl ean and a Ss r. to John q a GSs Ss James Nom
saa Ss%els gs e
RaS 81 r , 2, e rGG.e so. ,I.s, T. ss7 ohAa
asi ~, : s. aoso IL e Of 81, av ass.sss Alfred
nsS, asa wife g Ed%os ~ sssf ssssiS as Cha, Nom
'Ss SeSsncder = and vi wife e 70 Jas o"4 5000
s ssard.isy a and wo 20 Mary T sterling ani Sa
las.G sis5 III q i,h .y is3sgsii; :,
Senss t. Roche 10 EdSar m Il osbe sAh as 2oA
L, ;s St and .s sss"s, {. sba e n..Sn Ssn A. so pavd
Orchard 81; 90 isT, ELISA !. :schmaia and Aus
wai"a @ a sv .'a" a. w. corner Of iSoh 81; ga ~
ward, Henry L. Morris and wife 70 Charles 4 vnn -
uiih - n j.. 30 IL o. o. I'd ~, a5xioo 10, Cecil
Nth ss g. - ss77 Il v stl av a4slsSs Mary =
Jeae. ana asss"ad y = Walter Bose io q iaa7S
Shelton refsree, to Jared b. Fisgg i.ooc
O. cad III esesoa 70 Malta. . Beii ,ssaearia 5,a
rpis Fisk taisa n eS1d Dune " ss,nss
asrh a., a j. KS ii, q Of loth av. a5x.so; Ii H.
27,S st. a. W H. d sh av 2isaa same TO
sd as, n e corner of i5G,h 81, 2iossirresaiai:
iastS ~. ; 80 - - Il " Of s.a .v 'a5xsaii; EY
Brown gsisres, 70 James Wigr'ns i 2'sS
'?s sost5s "a cei~ooa @ a. ,leisres, 70 union '' pia
! Boulevard, y. W. corner Of iIi,h 81, abiis1S; l.
sandiord referee 70 Catherine carrgnn exec ,u.
Knoonpsp xosrcAexs;
draper No. ,,; Tss' IsIsi ,s.r; ssoof
Ens,e bses sns y's aa sSrh Ds.aG'y
ysy Alice to The inssi,asion for s taa & Ss sy.ass 2,
81 ............,,.-. osn
oy SS.' e. q z Il, ss.ra s, sssSssa, sh
Same aDd WHO to same OF 5o;h ST. 22o H. " of
same M TO 70 breaaes kosea.iein. oi so,h st.. 40
Same 70 same n Of s,l ST., as ri: " Of Isl sv
HOPE, Anthony s., to Edward iasman nstec aeJ.
sas sn T. Ess ;S rs prsHsyb bsa"s Of @ SO
~ y n ~ 2eth 81 2ycars. S,:.....'i,i.v,i.. ~ "
ssiS'Ss 's;'h sss s%s sssS - 400
dian, &ej 4. s. Of isD.h e., 2ss4 Il W Of Mott
ssue % sa'ne ,ae executor, c. n Of iSoih st..
glss g 6 q Mo-, y ys1s,s isl i. ao
NeaDargs Mayer aad 1 vie ITO q Lazarus icr.bas
OF st ~ OK Nv oN1'
ner cf Walton az and isoih q; Year. 4oo
'Ia years '"' = aoo
RECORDED AoaIYSAEsTs or MpfrGAGhe
/ Cram, III. A., and another cxecutors, &c). " il s.
Elder Annie E 70 Eliza Robbins s.....,......... 25U
E~ald Andrew to Barnard Hickman and ohers... 900
Law renee. N; administrator, &e-l " j. H. Rikcr -
| RtIardian, &e1 $50
aud others Vexecaiors Observation-Disclosures. 5,a
McCrcasy, IA. 70 Eliza Robbins ............ 1O,pf
Robbins. Ilss 10 Mary H. stewart. ....... 1000
Tracy. Joseph g. trustee, 4e) to A. g. Mercer....
Weed. Mary. 10 Phcbs 8. Len
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upon payment by any person who may elect. Of the
principal and interest due to execute proper sats
faction Whenever any bond and mortgage may be paid
in FULL
This report also adopted.
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SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Amos 3. Cross No. Az Beecker street, aud Alex
ander j. Dowd No 597 Greonwich street, indicted at
the instance OF DR. Crosbys society, for violation OF
the Excise law, were arrsdgned yesterday in Part
OF the Court of General Sessions. Judge Sutherland
6ned Cross in the OF $50 and Dowd in s25
Judge GiiGerslceve. in Part of the Court of General
Bessons. yesterday sent TO the State Prison two
years and six months each, Dominick Riley John
Hedney anu James Callighan, for petit larceny.
committed in the store OF Charles Budine, No. 456
Hudson street. on the night Of the Ilth inst.
Margaret Hoermer yesterday tried and con-
yicted before Judge Sutherland in the Court Of Gen
erai Sessions OF petit larceny The prisoner
cused of taking away In basket from No. $50 West
Forty-sixth street. certain clothing and q ring and
Bome other property; also the proceeds OF burglary
found oh her person She sent 10 the peni-
tentiary for two months.
William schultz was placed upon trial, in partl
Court Of General Sessions before Judge Sutherland.
yesterday, charged with teonious assault upon
Michael Walsh upon the 3lst day OF October last.
Walsh testified that the prisoner. who was fellow
trovel several times infictng wounds that
confined him to the hospitai for several days, and
that he was wounded without any rr.yocstion upon
his part Mr.. William h. Eintzfng. counsel for tile
prisoner, produced him witness. He admitted
having struck the blows, but claimed II done in
selrdsdence. The complainant he sas1, choksd him.
and having rovs in his hand at the tnae he struck
him. Several witnesses corrooorated the statement
o. the prisoner and gave him good character for
peace and quietness. After the charge of the Judge
lhe jury promptly acquitted. and the prisoner
In the matter of the assignment of Major John II.
HorHfar John W. Hcsse, which has already been
the subject of several ociiors 10y the Court another
decision estcIday rendered BY Judge Larrcniorc,
In the Court OF Common Pleas. II appears that the
assignment was made ia January last, and in the May
following Judge Van Brunt discharged the assignee
aud lis suretirs Judge Larrcnore Low vacates thai
discharge the petition Of John g. Camp OF the
creditors. The discharge is vacated the ground,
hst that the papers which the order OF discharge
granted failed IT, show that the assignee hnd
assigned the property u the assignor thai the
creditors had been paid aud secondly that the order
was not entered IN proceedings for accounting.
required by law. bus was entered psrte. without
any accounAng-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-01-31
A Small Boy.

Master Frankly Flynn, of Norwich,
N. Y, is probably the smallest specimen
OF boy ever known. He is A years
old, and is thus described by the CORE
spondent of the Utica Observer: 'tVe
went to see him, expecting q Tom Thumb
or Commodore Mutt to walk in before us.
Imagine our surprise when his grand
mother brought him i'm as one would g
good-sized cat. He is not so large as one
of Tom Thumbs legs. In Tom Thumbs
carriage he would look as lonesome as an
ordinary man in circus band-wagon.
To sit upon one Of Tom Thumbs easy
chairs would be to him what it is to the
ordinary boy to perch upon q gate-post
when the spring comes. He is smaller
than anyone can conceive who has not
actually seen him. Yesterday he had on
two pairs of stockings, and even then
the smallest sized baby shoes were too
large for him. His wrist is the size OF
an ordinary mans thumb, his ankle but
slight increase. He was dressed in
full suit, like nam. He stands twenty
three inches in his shoes, and weighs.
clothes. and all, twelve pounds. That is
the most he ever weighed in his life.
Still, he is lively, sprightly boy, very
active, climbing into chairs and getting
down; walks around with his hands be-
hind him, like his grandpa, AMI talks
and laughs, and is as cute as any boy Of
his years. He is no larger than he was
when / year old.