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Palestine Exploration.

photographs OF recent discoveries made
by the expedition sent out by the Pales-
tine Exploration Society have arrived in
thig city, and form an interesting record
of the progress made. They are taken
at different points in the land of Moab
Gilead and Bashan, which the society
had mapped out for its work. In pic
ture Of Amman, the Rabbath Ammon of
the Old Testament and the place which
Joab besieged when he "placed Uriah the
Hittite in the front Of the BATTLE" are
seen the ruins of theatre. Forty. six
tiers of seats are standing, and they are
as true to-day as when the builders set
them up. Throughout they do not de-
fleet one-eighth of an inch from the
plumb and level. The Temple of the Sun
at Jerath shows eleven columns still
standing, splendid specimens of Corin-
THAN architecture. Though they are
forty five feet high and five feet in diam
eter, the immense capitals are finished as
delicately as lace. work. The leaves are
traced almost with the lightness and per-
fection of nature. There is fine speci.
men of similar work in the "Serai," or
Convent of Job"at Kunawat. Here the
solid blocks, which had not yet been
carved into capitals, still rest unfinished
on the tops of many columns.
In Jerash, which is rich in ruins, arc
a triumphal arch and forum. The arch,
though not older than Trojan's time, is
beautiful relic, showing some unusual
features, notably the singular vase.shaped
sections of the columns, ornamented with
acanthus leaves. Of the forum, fifty col
umns are still standing, and little of the
entablature is broken.
The Temple of Theithatna, of which a
portion of the North wall alone remains,
is a noble specimen of Ionis architecture
There are nine courses of stone between
the stylobate and entablature, all truly
squared, none leveled. The temple at
Musmeih, which creek inscription tells
was built during the reigns of Marcus
Antonius and Lucius Verus, A. d. 161-
101, shows some interesting work. Out
side, the Doric columns stand in massive
perfection, while within the Corinthian
show their delicate capitals, and just be-
low them, on each column, wreath is
beautifully carved. One or two views OF
cedar grove, in which the gnarled and
knotted trunks and broad-spreading
branches stand out in sharp relief against
the clear sky of Palestine, give an idea
of the wealth of vegetation with which
the upper plains of the Jordan are Gov
cred. There are in all ninety-nine mega
tives, which have been sent from Pales.
tine, and placed in the hands of Mr.. G
G. lockwood, who will take copies from
them for subscribers to the exploration
fund.-NeW York Tribune.
, 1878-08-29

APPLE FRIrTERs.-Peel three large ap-
pies, core them and cut them across in
Slices rather less than half an inch thick
put them in a fiat dish with half tum-
bier of brandy and strew plenty Of pow
dered loaf sugar over them; let them re-
main covered for couple Of hours, then
take each piece separately, dip it in but.
ter so that it is well covered with it and
fry golden color in plenty of hot lard.
Lay the fritters in front Of the fire, and
when all are done pile them up on a nap
kin, shake plenty of powdered loaf sugar
over them and servo.
, 1878-08-29

AN old gentlemen went to the railroad
station the other day. He had an old
fashioned strap wallet, and taking it out
of his pocket at the ticket window he in
quired the price of a ticket, took the
money out and let the wallet hang by the
strap from between his teeth while he
made the right change. Suddenly he
began prancing around the room, con-
sternation in his face and the wallet be-
tween his jaws, looking everywhere,
under and behind seats, and finally walk
ing up to the ticket window again, he
said, "Have"-and down dropped the
long lost wallet. He was going to say,
"Have you seen my walet2" Glow sim
gular that old people should be so for
getful,' he remarked, as he quietly seated
himself in the cars.
, 1878-08-29

GossIP. the evil wrought by gos-
sip be estimatedl We trow not. A wise
woman can scarcely say too little in
company if the conversation trenches in
the least upon scandal. Many social,
noble-minded woman has been obliged
to withdraw herself from a neighborhood
intimacy, which would have been pleas
ant otherwise, because her remarks were
returned by some idle tale bearer, so per-
verted rs to make her doubt the existence
of genuine friendship, and accept lone
illness for the safety it brought. You say
we must talk "about something" Yes,
and through that very fact we see rem
edy for the evil--to so thoroughly inter
est ourselves in other and better things
that we find no space to spare for our
neighbOrs' affairs. Let us teach our eyes
to find beauty everywhere, while we blind
them by constant watChfulness to blem-
ish. Never, under any circumstances,
cast the first stone. Then, if an erring
neighbor goes down, you cannot blame
yourself for assisting in the downfall.
, 1878-08-29

YOUNG man, listen to the advice of the
st. Louis Journal, and choose wife by
the music she plays, and the way she
plays it. If she manifests prediction
for Strauss, she is frivolous; for Bee
thoven, she is imprachcal; for List, she
is too ambitious; for Verdi, she is senti-
mental; for Olfenbach, she is giddy; for
Gounod, she is lackadaisical; for Colts
chalk, she is superficial; for Mozart, she
is prudish; for Flotow, she is common
place; for Wagner, she is idiotic. The
girl who hammers away at "Maiden's
Prayer" "AnyiI Chorus" and "Silvery
Waves" may be depended upon as a
good cook, and healthful; and if she in-
cludes the "BattIe of Prague" and the
"White Cockade" in her repotory, you
ought to know that she has been re-
ligiously and strictly nurtured. But,
last of all, pin thou thy faith upon the
calico dress of the girl who can play
"Home, Sweet Home"
, 1878-08-29

THE great South American earthquake
of May, 1877, was felt at the Pultowa AS
Economical Observatory in Pussia, pro
dueing tremor in an instrument with
which an observer was watching star.
This appears from report recently com
municated to the st. Petersburg Academy
Of Sciences.
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
THE VANDERBILT WILL.

The pace of progress in the Vanderbilt will case
improved somewhat yesterday. when three witnesses
were examined and cross-examined.
Mr.. Charles N. Davenport, who sworn at the
conclusion OF the hearing on Friday last. resumed
the stand yesterday morning and was taken in hand
by Mr.. Clinton. He testified that he became
quaintcd with Commodore Vanderbilt in 1874. when
lie. was summoned TO attend 10 some business for
him. He was associated with Governor Gardner In
the foreclosure suit against the Bennington and Rut
land Railroad of Vermont. and continued to act as
counsel to Commodore Vanderbilt until he died.
Judge Black objected to question concerning the
Impressions left witness by the several con,ersa
tions he had with the Commodore. The learned
Judge argued that il special acts in the conduct OF
notorious linaics taken alone might, by that
method, be easy to prove them rational.
The examination proceeded, and MIR. Davenport said
he had heard the Commodore say that ho regarded
railroad management q trust, and that he
made money that the stockholders did not share.
Witness had never heard the Commodore speak of
being railroad king. say anything else that would
make him seem irrational.
AnSorD's TESTIMONY.
After recess Mr.. Charles j.. Arnold, the commits
sioncr before whom the testimony, previously
offered concerning the Bennington and Rutland Rail-
road taken, sworn. He identified the minutes
exhibited a. those taken by him: in his hand
writing; remembered that the Commodore's answers
clear and intelligent.
General John McCuioch. counsel for Mr.. Trcnor
W. Park in the suits testified to by Governor Gard
ner and Mr.. Davenport. remembered the examina-
ton. minutes of which were exhibited and was i'm
pressed that during the examination Commodore
Vanderbilt very lucid and intelligent.
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
ESTIMATES FOR 1879.

The Board of Aldermen yesterday resolved them
selves into Committee Of the Whole for the purpose
OF considering tho provisional estimates for 1872
Alderman Pinckney occupied the chair. Many
changes made in the estimates passed by the
Board of Apportionmcnt. The sum of $4,000 was
inserted for the purpose of paying the counsel
employed by the Aldermen in their indictment pro-
ccedings Alderman Reilly offered resolution. which
was adopted. providing for an appropriation of
$1,000 tor the construction and maintenance OF free
floating bath at the Battery. The sum of $1,000
which had been appropriated for the purpose of
ls'no.Lng street oDs'rucnons , was on a mouon
Shells said he thought $1,000 was sufficient
tor the purpose. but his colleague did not consider
that the work could be properly done at that figure
whcn the estimates for the Park Department were
reached Alderman Norris moved that $l29. 900 be
siisd 20 the amount already appropriated Mr.
Morris said he thought the amount could be adj
yanagoeasly used by the department in the work of
repairing AMI renewing the walks in and around the
various parks and squares In this city. The sug
Eest.on of Mr. Norris was adopted and the amount
inserted.
The amount given by the Board OF Apportionment
fr the support 81 the outdoor poor was then in
CREASED from $4,000 ~ fdS.o1. The of $4,000
was on motion of Alderman ssuer ordered to be In
sred in the estimates for the purpose OF paying the
janiiors ~ the various civil and district courts
The amount appropriated for the purchase of sup
plies for the Police Department was then increased
iruin sc0sDJ 81 $4,000.
Tho estimates for the support and maintenance Of
the Department of Public Works were then taken up.
Alderman Morris called attention 10 the fact that the
Board had some time since unanimously adopted
resolution requesting tbs Board OF Apportionment to
splrnlsrias. Sdt1.Da0 for the purpose Of paving
streets. Aiis rnan Lewis said that they hnd power
10 change the ngncs and therefore they had better
iet thnGi remain Alderman Morris said tine Alder
hal duty 10 perform irrespective Of the action
81 the Boart ~ Apportonment. He thought the
additional appropriation was necessary
The Board nnsy approved OF the proposed in
erase. after which they adjourned until Tuesday
next.
rhs raspayers' Central Association sent in petit
tion 20 the Board Aldermen asking that they be
given hearing regarding the provisional estimates.
The paper referred 10 the Finance Committee for
consideration.
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
BERGH'S LATEST FREAK.
TWO DUNE WITNESSES PRODUCED FOR TIL

TWO DUMB WITNESSES PRODUCED FOR THE
ENLIGHTENMENT OF COURT OF JUSTICE.
curious throng generally congregates around the
grim looking entrance to the Court Of General Ses
sions every morning. the attraction being the
loading of the BLACK Maria" Of the freight Of pris-
sent from the Tombs for trial The clicking Of
the handouts the captives two by two. trip up the
steps to meet their fate seems to have quite musical
charm for the gaping loungers. The astonishment
of these motley groups can only be slightly imagined
when there, yesterday, halted outside covered
buance. Conjecture At its height, and wseacres
vainly racked their brains to fathom the mystery.
These could be ordinary convicts. thought the
cited crowd, no petty robbers for whom the "Black
Maria afforded sufficient accommodation. The
sturdy driver did not move muscle, and his conse-
quental and self-shcient gances added Ii possible
every hand. Who could ii be? All! at last
Tine Manhattan Bank robbers No; handouts and
faithful officers could readily take them in the ord
nary way from the City Prison The body snatchers.
perhaps? And at this suggestion the swelling multi
tude standing on the tipte Of expectation crowded
around the ambulance to get even glimpse OF in
mates coat tail. suddenly the covering partly
removed and lo But We must pause, for the appa-
riton was enough TO take one q breath away-with
laughter. The unmistakablc but mournful lowing
Of two cows burst upon the ear. What! were these
poor brutes brought to court for trial The mystery
is easily explained. Not long ago man named Aaron
Harris indicted for cruelty to animals under the
following circumstances 1T is alleged that lie
Kept tWeiVe cows ~ NO. l!O StantOn Rtrcct.
fire occurred the premises and eight
" the cows suffered severely from
the ames Despite this fact IL Is alleged that the
cuscd continued to milk the suffering animals and sell
the lactcal fluid as before. Harris and the man who
milked the while thus in torture arrested
a the instance of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. In anticipation of the trial CON-
ing OF yesterday IL being the calendar Mr.. Bergh
had conveyed in the covered ambulance to the vicinity
Of the Court of General Sessions two of the unfor-
tunatc alleged to have been maltreated, in order
that their suffering condition might be inspected by
the jury chosen to try the case. OWING however, to
the unavoidable absence of counsel for the accused
Judge Gildersleeve adjourned the case and the poor
cows were driven home to await the event.
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
SEEKING DIVORCE.

Edward u. Cox. Master In Choncery in Jersey City,
yesterday began taking testimony In the suit for d.
vorcc between Isaac McCucn and his wife Ann now
pending in the Illinois Court of chanccry. Tho par
tics to the suit formerly resided IN Elizabeth NJ j.,
where they well known. Mr.. McCullen was
builder. and was said to be worth considerable money
and real estate In the spring Of last year no proposed
to his wifc that he should go to Perm. where
he had been promised several contracts and she Civ
ing her consent. he left Elizabeth the 18th OF july
1877. She says that shc heard from him after
he left until six months ago, when she learned that
lie was in Evansville, ILL., The next shc heard from
him when she notified that he had filed q bill
for divorce from her the ground that she was
addicted to intoxicating liquors. Mrs. McCulen
alleges that her husband s anxious to be rid Of her
so that he may marry a wealthy widow.
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
A CONTESTED WILL.

curious will is now before tho Orphans
Court in Newark. Two months ago Mr. John Law
renee venerable resident of Bloomfield. died. lcav-
ing snug fortune to his nephew, Alexander L. Roy
bert. Mrs. Jane Ward. = sister, and other
near relatives Of the deceased, contest the
will the ground that when IL was
made the old gentleman was Of unsound
mind II appears that two years ago Mrs. Ward be-
gan proceedings TO test her brothers mental capacity.
An intelligent jury listened to tho evidence and de-
cided Mr. Lawrence of sound mind. The verdict
and second trial had which resulted In dcclar-
ing the old man insane. His widowed sister, a Mrs
Rcybcrt, kept house for him until her death.
Then young Rcybcrt looked after him. Tho
old man liked Reybcrt well that he mado
him his heir. Now IL Is claimed that
the will is waste paper, it made during the
time that Mr. Lawrence declared to be of unsound
mind. Already good part of the estate has been
eaten UP by the lawyers aud II is considered doubt
fu IL any thing will be lett any OF the heirs by the
tine the case is finished In the courts.
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
CHARGED WITH ARSON.

John r.. Marshall, of Dobb's Ferry was yesterday
committed to the County Jail in that place to await
the action of the Grand Jury. on charge Of arson
preferred against him by his neighbor, John Conn.
The examination Of the complaint made by
Coroner Hughes. and the testimony went to show
that on Sunday morning last Conlin detected Mar
shall in the act Of setting fire to unoccuped frame
building on his premises. Marshall owns two build
ings in the immediate vicinity, which he had
800 insurance, and it alleged that he set fire to
the one owned by Conlin in the hope that his own
would be destroyed and he could thus obtain the in
surance. The principal witnesses against Marshall
were his wife and son, who identified as their own
certain articles of clothing which found satur-
ated with kerosene and burning in the building. A
deaf and dumb stepson Of the accused testified in
writing arainst him
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
COURT CALENDARS-THIs DAY.

SUPREME Co,rRT-CBAMBEns-H by Judge Law.
fence-Nos "a a. 53 63, TO- 76, 81 s4 S. 91 1O0 49,
49, 12 1863. 17s. 179, 1a3 204, 20s 22 229 2,0 1885,
e37 1913. 23e, 24O. 243. Assessment cascs-Nos. 239
A0 24 DAB. 2i 253, 257 POI, 263. 266, 267 26S 269
no. al, 272, 273, 27s
supnKME CouRT-GESEnAL TEnM.-Adiourned until
December 13
SUPREME CouKT--SPEcIAL TERM.--Adjournedf for the
lern.
SUPREME Counr--sPEcrAL TERM-Part 2.--Adjourncd
Tor the term.
SupurME CorRr-CIRcurr-Pa 1.-Adjourned sine
die Part 2--Held by Judge Barrctt.--Case on. No.
35I7 Erwin W.. Tho Neversnk Steamboat Company.
No day calendar. Part 3--IIeld by Judge Donohue.-
Case on, No. 3.345. Brown VS.. Mnrdock No day cal
endar.
srrrmon counr-GESEnAL TERM--Adjourned sine
die.
SUPERIOR CouHT-srEcrAL TEEM-Hold by Judge
Bpcr.-No day calendar.
SUPERIOR CounT-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge Van vorst.--Case on No 3ss, Havemeycr vs.
Havemcycr. No day calendar. Parts and 3.-Ad-
|ourncd for the term.
COMMON PLEAs-GEyEnAL TEnM.-Adjourncd until
December ..
COMMON PLEAs--spEcnL TERM, and COMMON
PLEAs-EoUITy TERM--Adiourncd for the term
COMMON PLEAs-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge D. Daly-Nos. 1909 1891. 740. 245 1887, Us.
!43 1slG. 7Cd, 7o4, 723. Isl, 4s7, ASS. Part AID
journcd for the term.
MARINE CouRT-TnrAI TERM-parts 1, 9 and a.
Adjourned for the term.
CoUnT Oh. GENERAL SEssIoSs-ITeld by judge Suth-
srland.-Tho People vs. Michael Philip, fclonious
assault and battery; Same VS.. Edward Dursh and
George Higgins, burglary; Same VIZ. James Flood
and James Robinson, burglary; Same vs. Bernard
uoldstein and Anna Godsein, receiving stolen goods
Same Anson w. Wood. disorderly house part
2-Hcd by Judge eGderSlcevc.--Thc People vs. George
Edwards William Brcslin and James Duffy robbery;
Same Peter Thornton. fclonous assault AMI bat.
terry; Same John Gallagher fclonious assault and
battery; same Daniel Brdsal, fciunious assault
and batteryi Same W. Thomas Campbell. burglary;
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
A GREENBACK SEIZURE.

In Marine Court Chambers, yesterday, before
Judge McAdam. Walter H. Shupe, general manager
and treasurer of the Advocate the greenback organ.
applied to have Deputy Sheriff Thomas McSpedon
punished for contempt of court. Mr.. Shupe says in
his affidavit, on which the motion made, that
the 22d inst McSpedon entered his place. represent
ing that he a deputy sheriff and demanded
money. "What for ?" said Mr. Shupe. "For keepers
lees; that is the way get our living" responded
HcSpedon. Shupe said he wouldn't give him
sent. and thcreupon McSpedon handed him an in
ventory of property he had seized. and Immediately
thereafter removed. including bay horse. top
wagon, 257 books and the subscription list Of the
all this, Shupe says, after Judge Sheridan
had granted q stay of the plaintiffs pro-
ceedings. Cassius A. Green employe of
the Ardocdte, adds his testimony to Mr.. Shupe's
complaint to the effect that the 18TH inst McSped
came into the Office in the absence of the treas
urer and demanded $2b. Fearing some harm might
come OF refusal he gave him $40, and then the
Deputy went off, saying he would have to remove GER
lain property If the Judgment on which he held
cution was not settled.
The answer Of Deputy Sheriff McSpedon to all this
Is that levy actually made the 14th and that
to obge the greenbackers by not then actually remov
ing it, he put Mr. Mcclure in charge of il keeper;
that the following day stay OF plaintiff proceed
inqs granted by Judge Sheridan of which he only
order for the payment of accrued Sher:fs charges
II these charges he had demanded from Mr. Shupe,
and he insisted that to that extent the stay did not
interfere with his levy. After long argument pro
snd con, Judge McAdam took the papers reserving
his decision the motion to punish for contempt.
The New York herald., 1878-11-27
EMMA BAKERS CHARGE.
THE COMPLAINT AGAINST IRVING DISMISSED
OPINION OF POLICE JUDGE MURRAY.

THE COMPLAINT AGAINST IRVING DISMISSED
OPINION OF POLICE JUDGE MURRAY.
Judge Murray has rendered decision in the com
plant of Emma T. Baker against Joseph Irving.
which presents remarkable features. Miss
Baker is girl only fourteen years of age and Mr..
Irving is in his sixteth year. The charge was that
he was the father of her child and this charge
strenuously denied by Mr.. Irving. In behalf of the
complainant it alleged that she had never had
Illicit relations with any other person than the de-
fendant. and with him only once. and then ut her
mothers house. To disprove this Mr.. Irving ex-
hibited to the court affidavit. made before John
o. Prcntss. notary public in which she confesses
to much wider acquaintance than she was MILLING
to acknowledge in the police court. This affidavit
was made for the purpose of shielding from
prosecution Herbert S. Farall. the pntative
of the complainant That the assumption that
the relations between the complainant and Fairall
We're not chase. Judge Murray thinks. nas some
her mother 1t was admitted that the complainant
allowed by her mother to make visits during the
last winter and spring to Fairal ut his lodging house.
and occasions to stay with him in his bed
room until late hour in the evening such ex.
traordinary latitude Of indulgence by the mother"
Judge Murray says '.shows slight socitudo for tho
preservation OF her daughters chastity OF that virtue
she then supposed herto possess"
having made such affidavit, but in this she was
conradcted by number OF witnesses. Miss Anna
Hermann, VINO was present, says saw Emma raise
her hand and she said she could swear
to all that was in that paper; saw her
sign the paper; heard her say she could swear
by the living God to all that was in that
paper Mr. Prentss testifes TO declarations made
by the complainant to the effect that Faira was the
father Of the child. He further testified that she
said when the child born she would box II up
and send it to Fairall; it his and he ought TO
have it. In regard to the complaint against Irving.
she said it false that she would never have made
the charge unless put up to it by her mother and
tnat she wished she out Of the thing. but that
she had commenced it and would have TO go
through with it, for if she did not she would go TO
State Prison for perjury.
The theory of the defence was that the proceedings
against Irving instgated and persstently urged
by Emma Baker, the mother Of the complainant, and
the Judge thinks this theory is sustained by Mrs.
Bakers bold and aggressive conduct toward the wit
ncsses and counsel for the defence. 'Her frequent
and fppant Interruptions and vociferous ebulbtions
of temper" Judge Murray says. seemed to indicate
the audacity of termagant adventures rather than
motherly anguish over the ruin of her child. The
complaint dismissed. the Court expressing the
opinion that it only in consideration Of her
tender years. and belief that she driven in this
matter by fierce parental coercion that the complain
ant should be allowed to escape the penalties Of
Derillry.