The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Thomas Manahan, q bankrupt, was brought before
United States ommissoner Osborn yesterday by
Deputy Marshal Bernhard, charged with fraudulent
coucealment OF his assets TO the amount OF $780, 00
Bail was gwen IN So. 0oo, and sne down
for hearing this afternoon.
Tho General Term OF the Supreme Court yesterday
denied the application of Professor Theodore w.
Dwight that tho law graduates OF Columbia College DO
admitted counselors as we'll rs attorneys. There
wore seventeen students, however, who had entered
before April &c. 1876, aud these admitted both
attorneys and counsellors.
jacob Abere, proprietor Of tho Tivoli,
raigned yesterday before Recorder Hacket on two
indictments found tho complaint me Society tor
the Prevention Of Cruelty Children, charging that
he allowed TO be exhibited At his theatre song and
dance artist chiId only eight years old, and also per-
hitting a trapeze performance without tue net
ting required by law Tho accused pleaded not guilty
In February. 1874. Adoiphus +. warburton obtained
aJudgmcnt against Gideon J. Tucker, ex.Surrogate.
Tor $9,233 05. Mr. Tucker was yesterday examined
in the Court OF Common Pleas as TO his possession OF
property liable 70 be applied satisfaction OF the udg-
mcnl. Tho examinali developed tho TACT that Mr.
fuckers wife has some property, but be- personally.
has mono o auy consequences
George, the Count Joannes, has suit against
Jason IL futile Tor 5000 professional ices Tho de-
iendant denies both the servicos and their alleged
value, aud up q counter claim for money loaned.
Tho plaintiff moved before Judue Dohohuo, In Su-
preme Court, Chambers, yesterday, Tor an order ex-
cluuing defendant IRON giving testimony IN the case
because no had not furnished y bill Of particulars
Decision was reserved.
Two Italian chiiuren, named Alexander ana Mini
Rubino, were arrested by Olcer Chiardi. OF tho So
c,ety for the prevention OF Cruelty TO Children and
nolu ut Jefferson Market Police Court Their father,
Bartolomeo RuDino, applied yesterday through his
counsel, Messrs. Howe & Hummel, tor writ o GER
orari 10 tho Police magistrate TO show cause why the
young ones should not be restored 10 his custody.
He Is blind, aud claims ho cannot travel without
their assistance 10 lead him. The writ allowed
by Judge Donohue, made returnable tomorrow.
Proceedings on tho application OF the New York
Central aud HUDSON RIVER Railroad Company to
acquire title to the iands me west side oil their
track Tontn avenue TO tho river, from Sixtyhith
to Seventy secopd street, were before Judge Dono-
hue, IN Supreme Court, Chambers, Yesterday. Tho
Metropolitan Gaslight Company and other owners OF
not necessary Tor The purposes OF tho railway
company. The issue thus raised, II was admitted ny
counsel. should 0e heard before referee. The mat
ter thereup0n referred to Nj. Edward Owen. The
Court thereupon adjourned tho hearing before u TO
May 81
Mrs Diana Bannister Of No. 40 West Washington
square, wus, about month since, declared lunatic,
and mittee appointed 10 taks charge oil her per-
ami property. In Supreme Court, Chambers, yes
terday, before Judge DonOhuc, motion was made to
have tho inqusition declared void tho ground Of
insufficient proof The motion was opposed oy Mr..
George W. Wilson, counsel Tor some OF tho friends Of
Mrs.. Bannstor, VINO contended that tho evidence was
sufficient and that Inc present proceeding was irreg
ular. Judge Don0hue reserved hts decis,0n.