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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-21
CIVIL NOTES.

Judge Donohue granted yesterday an order
of publication the in the suit of Isaac Vol
against Albert Meter. The suit is $4,000 q drafts
drawn by Meter & Co. on the painti, when the pam
tiff paid, though without funds from the meters.
Charlotte ID. Hougl has sued her husband,
william Hough. for divorce They were married Deem
Der 81 $685. and she charges him with adultery IN 1871
The case came before Judge Lawrence a motion to
make the compl amt definite. He denied the mo-
ton.
In the suit of Elias G.. Benedict against the
Western Union Telegraph Company to set aside the
pooling arrangement made between that company ana
the Atlantic ANA Pacific Telegraph Company. the latter
company mas been brought III rs a Defendant, ana the
necessary changes in the complaint for that purpose
have ordered The suit however, to 80 on tie
calendar for trial next month.
Isaac V. French, receiver OF the People
Savings Bank sued John ". Salter. one Of the us-
tees for the of the bank investments in North
Carolina bonds. about $50 600 and on two bonds gwen
nv him 10 the bank amounting TO about $4,000. Inc
suit was 10 have before Judge Lawrence ~ s;l-
prrIe Court Chambers. yesterday oD motion 10 sirke
paris Of the complaint. tut tie argument was ad-
journed.
In the suit of Antony Dcvclin against Will
liam McGowan on charge OF scdueing Mrs DeveliIi'
Che defendant was arrested. The husband and wife are
reoonced and OF the chief aifdavlts on which the
ton Herman sefel judge Lawrence has vacated the
order arrest, holding that ough the new Cole er-
its wife 10 testify AGAINST her hus'aho' uoea Io'
permit her 10 testify Tor him.
In the suit of Joseph Agate against William
s. Nichols, reported in yesterdays TRIBUNE. the Jury
found in favor OF the plaintiff foI the amount claimed
about IS 900 The chief defence was that Nh Nichols who
was sued stOckho!der ia the Manhattan sewing MA
chime Company lad paid dohiS ot the ecshy tkcesu-
irr INC amount his stock Judge Van NOti. III SI-
prme Court Circuit held tpat ~ THESE were pid amer
the suit begun tGcy were not a defence To H.
George IL. Briggs, administrator of de-
ceased brothers estate. sued the Humboldt Fire insur-
aucc Companv Of Newark. in Circuit Court OF west
chester County ~ 600 FOR loss by FIRE Tho
insurance company defended upon the ground that the
action had not been begun within twelve months after
the proof There Is IN the policies issued by the
company. IN very line priui. provision limiting the
ricnt 10 bring au action to twelve months. II was
proved thai officers oi the company had told The
iaintlG that claim would paid Hftcr an attach
iutut on. IL removed within the
Twelve months then the company refused TO pay. A
verdict was given Tor the planIn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-21
CALENDARS THIS DAY.

SUPREME COrgT-CHANBREs-Ia sTencc. JNos. 90 49, "a,
g. go 20 y 7G 80 20 Us 5i9 JSd I35 S l9s
ia 1913 I25. 1875 1lG. li7, li!, $50.
GESERAL TRRM-Davis. T. j., and Brady and Ingalls, il
49, Is2 is2 s3 49, 49, ~ loi 10. i'e, 1875 loj 1885,
$50 81 80 $50 20i So 1908 3Ol s65 36G. .O7 3OS
300 81 32: 3l5 5lJ TO 3.I dnousive) 32s to J4s
'cIGcIr3PIgr Ivan Worst. Nos. 2s16 3O7l, 32l7
1905 1888 1850 1863, 1862 1865, li7i. 90. 2sl3 iiC5
FSd ii-roter. j. Nos, 05s, 1869, 2ool, 1888, 49,
5o6q i7os 900, 37l 1884, 1923, 1864, 1891 452, li54
PART III-Donohue Nos II ~. 20 81. SO 300 BOZ
BIZ 2O9S llOL 6J3 eD 1855 20t 1919 1876, l3i a.
1850 IiG6 1884, lill i4li ie45 49, iis2. ll25 2i79
I5i 1912, 1880 7DG. lol5 l5ii. 1913 1904 1853 l4i3
sufgEIoi CoUET-SrEcIAL TEEH-Ereednan, J.-No day
TRIAL TERN-PARr I-sodgwiok. J.-Nos. OF, 42l. 2O8
1911 1872 IJ7. 739, sy9 ~ ST. 7Ol $780, G7S.
COMNoN PLK,s-CIAsiBsRs -Iarrenoie, J.-Nos 10 10.
NagIsR COuRr-TEIAL IRaN-PArT I-sheridar. Mos
2fOg 275 1874 4ll2 2l6 33io. 1888, 2S2, 27J6. 226o
IA Far r i 2Sss $685. is, $780, $685. o,l2.
~ TesT III sbSs Nc 4o ss s4e 1857 $685. se7
lI3s S503 s5b3 ,j43, 4l32, 5000, 5000. 4775 3lii.
GI.sgGAL sEssioSs-PARr I-iiacketL E.-Joln Quinn,
battery Henry smith, administering poison John Plnkrtt.
Iilchafd seigis. August sclrodss Michael MeKenne
ward Reynolds. Mary Aun Downey, Thomas Carroll
Joseph shamaLan grand larceny Adoh Loman Theodore
sullivan and James tiey robbery; Patrick KING James
John Connolly, burglary Thomas Grogan grand larceny
Marks smally, William Palmer. forgery William Clark, uar
MS Levy. Abram Abralsms. larceny from the person
mons assault battery Francis Cannon burglary Thomas
Eelin Hail. DAVID Martl Annena Davis, grand lar
ceny William Essg. disorderiy house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-21
COURT OF APPEALS.

Appeals. Wednesday. March 20: No. l22-h@ &C. ag Wat
ros argument and concluded. No % -tOn-i"tk
ag e snbiniitci Cor appellant argued By VIA & ugi
D'tOnbOrs argued
H. II II porter for appellant aud respondent
so l25-K rckelor Thauc; argued by j. ~ Porter
4. Mitchell f,r respondent. No 10 Kin
caid Ant Archibald argued H. W. Van Pcli foI appellant,
and H.. T.. Prime fuI respondent. case stll on. - - go
Day calendar ThuTsday-NOs. l2 q. III, no. 49, o..
4 and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-21
THE COURTS.
A REJECTED LOVERS ATTACK.

Thomas II. Clark was sentenced yesterday
by Judge Sutherland in the Court Of General Sessions
TO eight years imprisonment On August G, 1877, he
attacked Mis Frances Holmes. in front Of No 2C9 Lex
ngtonave.. ard struck her several severe blows win
hatchet. Although her head presented horrible spec
ace the brain point being exposed. she did not
die but she will PERHAPS never entirely recover. Iney
had been fIienis until two weeks before the atfacR au
he had repeatedly proposed marriage TO her. and ut last
she had lorbdd n him to see her This was the only
explanation given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-21
APPEAL IN A MILK CASE.

Daniel Schrumpf, convicted OF exposing Tor
sale at No. Avenue in August last ten quarts OF
milk adulteraed with water, has appealed to the su
preme Court, General Term. Hrs appeal. which was
argued yesterday is mainly the ground that the IN
GictmcnI was defective In not showing that the ord
nance Of the Board Of Health properly passed aun
uropery advertised. The Court reserved lis decision
Louis G. Waehner appeared for the prisoner william H.
Prentice for the prosecution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-21
NEw.yoRK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY MARCH q, 1878

regard TO the death Of he Hon. Leonard of Louis-
ana and gave notice ih- e would call them up Tor &C.
ton on Saturday. Aprii q, at O'clock
The House then at = O'Clock. adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-21

Little boy at the opening of a proposed
smelling match: Lets start fair, grandmother. You
take Northumberland and III take cat"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
MRs. JENks IN WASHINGTON.
She Has "A Long, Private Talk With Shell
MISREPRESENTATION DevelOp.
ments Expected.

WASHINGTON, June 13.-Mrs. jerks, accom-
panied by her husband, arrived here last night
from New Orleans, She is the woman who
has been published as having been at one
time the custodian of the letter alleged to
have been given by Secretary (then Senator)
Sherman to Weber and Anderson, and her
presence In Washington at this time is In
obedience to summons from the Potter in
vestigating committee. In order to avoid
publicity, Mr.. and Mrs. jerks have taken
rooms at private boarding house. Late last
evening they called upon Senator Kellogg,
but not finding him at home, they proceeded
to the office OF Mr.. Shellabarger, counsel for
Secretary Sherman, and were closeted with
him for some time.
Areporter had an interview with Mrs. jerks,
who declined for the present to converse upon
the subject Of the letter or the investigation
saying that the time had not yet arrived when
she felt, at liberty. to talk upon the subject;
no doubt, before leaving, she might have
scraps OF information which il printed would
afford interesting reading matter for the pub
lic The fact that she called upon Mr.. She'll
abarger so soon after her arrival in Washing
tngton, would Indicate that she will have the
benefit Of Secretary Sherman's lawyer In the
conduct of her examination.
Mrs. jerks Is the principal witness relied
upon by the Democratic members to prove
the existence of the so-called Sherman letter.
The fact that she gave certain information
already made public, as early as last January,
indicating her knowledge Of the existence OF
such letter, and that she came to Washing
ton to make the most of her information, and
possession of that important document, can
not be concealed by general denial. There
Is collateral information which the Demo
cratic members Of the committee will un-
doubtedly use to perplex her, and In the hands
of Mcmahon and Butler she will doubtless
prove the great sensation of the Potter inyes-
tigation.
Secretary Sherman has written to say that
ne mas letter from, Mrs; jerks testifying
that she never saw the alleged letter from
him to Anderson and Weber, and does not
know OF it's existence. He has also told this
to prominent Republicans
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
Civil Service Reform (Y)-POIfticaI Assess
menta.

ments are called for in all departments, and
SO far but one Cabinet minister has told his
clerks they may pay or not, as they choose
but that no harm shall come to them Ii they
refuse. Secretary Schurz makes this declara-
tion In letter to clerk, published last even
ing.
It was expected by some people that the
President would make general declaration
on the subject to .reassure the poorly-paid
offices all over the country, but he has gone
off to West Point. Once In awhile head of a
bureau refuses to allow his clerks to be levied,
on, but this is regarded as q venturesome
business, and receives no public approval from
the administration.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
GlOver's FInd-Cr0Okedness I'm the Tn-
terror Depa rtnent.

WASHINGTON, June ia sub committee
Of the House Committee on Expenditures in
the Interior Department has been engaged
In examining the officials of that department,
relative to the expenditure of the appropria-
tion Of $45,006 made by the present Congress,
for the restoration of models destroyed by
the fire at the patent office.
The testimony developed the fact that
large number of persons were paid out of
that money, who were not employed on the
work, and as a consequence the fund was ex-
hausted before the work was completed, and
an additional appropriation asked for Tes-
timony was given to the effect that it is a
common occurrence In the patent Office for
persons to be paid out of special appropria-
lions who are engaged in altogether different
duty.
The disbursing clerk of the department
was shown to be the reel ciplent of $4,000 year,
while he is reported in the official register as
receiving but $4,000. The Commissioner of
Patents has, contrary to law, extended credit
to patent attorneys and others for fees and
copies of patents, whereby the sum of $3641 70
Is now due to the government, which will
never be recovered,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14

spring of 1877, there was no money in the
treasury which could be applied to the pay
ment of it's expenses, and Mr.. Charles f.
Conant, then Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury, wrote to Mr.. Geo. +. Baker,
cashier Of the First National Bank of this
city, asking that bank to advance from $4,000
to $4,000, to be used in paying the travelling
expenses, hotel bills, etc. of the Commission.
The note further said that, when Congress
meets again, a deficiency appropriation
should be asked for, and the sum repaid.
The First National Bank advanced $4,000 for
the purpose Indicated, and expects to be paid
back sooner or later. Mr.. Baker said, this
morning, that the above facts were correctly
stated, and that he felt no uneasiness about
the matter, though the sum advanced has not
yet been refunded
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
Delay I'm the Matthews Investrgat,on.

WASHINGTON, June 13.-The Senate COM
mittee appointed to investigate matters per-
sonal to Senator Matthews, in connection with
the pending Louisiana investigation, and con-
sisting of Senator Edmunds, chairman, and
Senators Allison, Ingalls,, Davis of Illinois,
White, and ZONES of Florida, held their first
session to-day in the Judiciary Committee
room of the Senate, at 12 o'clock.
In the absence of Senator Edmunds, Mr..
Allison acted as chairman.
Mr.. Allison read note from Mr.. Morrison,
temporary chairman of the Potter committee,
stating that Mrs. jerks was to be placed on
the stand in the Potter committee to-day, and
that they desired to have Mr.. Anderson pres
ent at her examination, after which he would
be at the service Of the Senate committee.
Mr. Anderson, who had responded to the
summons Of the Senate committee, and ap-
peared accompanied by the Senate's Sergeant
alarms, was therefore excused until the Mat
theWs committee shall be advised of his re-
tigation committee.
The committee then declared recess until
called together by the chairman.
Senator Matthews was present at the COM
mencement and attended during the sitting.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
THE PEACE CONGRESS.
THE FIRST sITTING-DELEEATE ALL
PRESENT, EXCEPT THOSE
FROM TURKEY.

Opening Address by Prince Bismarck ~
Germany's Position - The Treaties of
Paris and San stefauO-NO ADprehen~
sion of Serious Difficulty.
PARIS, June ia dispatch from Berlin
says that at the opening of the congress to-
day all the delegates save those from Turkey
were present. as were also the private secre-
taries Of the respective diplomatists, and two
official reporters. The proceedings of the
congress are conducted In the French Ian
guage.
Prince Bismarck, upon taking the presiding
chair, spoke In substance as follows: He ex-
pressed his thanks in the name Of the Empe-
rOr for the universal acceptance by the pow
ers OF Germany'S invitation to this congress.
AS for Germany, she had no other aspiration
than the permanent welfare and peace of
Europe. She occupied position which en-
abled her to be impartial
The readjustment of Turkey in Europe
was, Of course, necessary, but in this read
justment, while the legitimate aspirations of
natlonalities should be gratiffed and pro-
dizement should not be pampered.
The whole treaty Of San Stefano and the
still vital portions of the treaty of Paris
were to be considered, and he was confident
that they would be discussed in spirit of
really elevated craftsmanship. 1t might be
found that with certain geographical modifi-
cations, the reforms which were proposed
and agreed upon by the conference at Con-
stantlnople before the war, would be found
sufficient. He did not anticipate any serious
difficulty In the way of the congress arriving
at perfectly amicable and satisfactory adj
iustment Of all the questions that would
come before it,
AS for himself, he thought an immense
amelioration Of the condition of Europe might
be now effected. If the congress succeeded,
In what he believed to be the sincere wish OF
every one OF its members, there would be q
long, perhaps permanent session Of peace
In Europe.
speaker, delivered the remarks of which the
above Is believed to be correct summary, in
O conversational tone, and seated in his chair.
1t Is reported that ten of the fifteen men,
bers OF the congress are members of the Ma
comic hodv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
International FINANCE.
[Cincinnati Commercial. /

WASHINGTON, June 10.-Secretary Eyartg
who was an original silver man, has beer
warmly congratulated to-day upon the ac-
ceptance Of invitations to the international
monetary conference by both France ana
Italy. The Secretary has been Of opinion f0fs
some time that France would accept, but was
less certain about Italy. The news Of the ae-
eeptance Of both came almost at the saroe
hour. The Secretary says that this makes
the holding Of the congress Certainty. No
says further that although the English Cab
met is divided In opinion as to the propriefy
OF accepting the invitation to the conference
ne feels confident that It will eventually do 81.
He says further that although the Fnrones1
capital in which the congress will hold its &C.
sion has not been selected, he doubts whether
Berne will be chosen, reports in the newg-
papers TO the contrary Notwithstanding. He
snlnks tnat some0f the larger capitals Paris
for instanee-will be chosen. and that fF1s
congress will have an important bearing os
all International monetary questions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
ApprehenslOns of COmmunTstfc ana
RlOtOus strike-PrecautfOnaFy
PrRUarufinna

New YORK, June 13.-A general feeling OF
apprehension has for some time existed to the
effect that through the fermenting agency Of
the Communistic element and Socfalistic SEN
timent in this city and throughout the coun-
try there might, and probably would, occur
during the coming summer outbreaks and
riots that might largely jeopardize the peace
and business interest OF the city. The militia
throughout the State, and particularly In this
city, have for some time been quietly prepar-
ing ordnance and ammunition for use in any
possible emergency
The Communistic element and it's leaders,
while denying any intention against the peace
OF city or country, are thought to be secretly
perfecting arrangements for an armed and
riotous strike, an understanding that con-
certed plan has been consummated among the
employees OF the various railroad lines CEN
tering In this city to make a strike just at the
time the roads most need their services In
waiting on summer traveI
John B. Woodward in an interview to-
day said that, II necessary, within twenty-four
hours over 10000 men, fully armed and
equipped, could be got ready for service
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
NNWWI Nhb ABNAkag ADgIWN DHkIH
Their Departure.

QUEBEC, June 13.--TrOOps arrived at Point
Leavisse from Montreal this morning,
crossed the river as quickly as possible, and
marched up the mountain hill to the citadel.
The strikers met this morning at 7 80 o'clock,
passed not to take anv action until ali the
military returned to Montreal, when they
would at once proceed to obtain their rights.
One man, wishing doubtless to distinguish
himself, called on those who wished bread or
him as far as the esplanade, where their ex-
pedition was abandoned. One of the leaders
was arrested and hurried off to the citadel
under guard. It is expected that more will
follow. Parliament House is still guarded by
detachment Of battery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
RIchCel's Flying Machine.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, June 13-Three post
caused the Hartford people to believe that
fate was making a dead set against Prof
RichtePs determination to show that his new
flying machine was really capable of aerial
navigation. Yesterday was far from favora-
given, and with gratifying success. The ma
chine not only rose in the air, but moved back
ward and forward, up and down, at the option
OF the aeronaut and although embracing in
part the balloon principle the evoIutions were
accomplished without waste of gas in descend
ing, or any use of ballast whatever.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
Vanderbilt VIII Contest-ExcItIng scene 8

Vanderbilt will case are attracting quite q
crowd of spectators, owing to the wide pub
licity, given to the extraordinary turn Of the
so-called conspiracy part OF the case.
The almost incessant tournament between
counsel for the two sides, marked by some
spicy as well as angry scenes of legal war
fare, sarcasm, vehement denunciations
charges Of blaek-mail and conspiracy, bitter
reproaches and recriminations, 80 UNUSUALLY
exciting for all present, will probably go
produce Detective Redburn and make him
tell a straight story on the stand as to the
alleged conspiracy against Cornelius j. Van
derbilt.
The case was adjourned until Friday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
General indian war Fenrsa.

OMAHA, Neb., June 13,-Gen. Crook has rs.
ceiVed q telegram, stating that the friendly
Bannocks, with passes from Gen. Crook, sent.
to the hostiles for information, were met By
the volunteers and sent back. 1t Is impossf-
affairs. Great trouble is anticipated.
Gen. Crook says that the report of concerted
action on the part OF the various tribes rs
probably false, each tribe acting independent
ly and on its own reasons. He thinks Sitting
Bull will not be likely to come down till later.
A general Indian war is feared BY TIE
officers here who have been stationed la the
Indian country, and know the disposition &c
the Red men.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
Orange Grand l.ndre.

New YORK, June 13.-The Grand Lodge of
the Loyal Orange Institution completed its
ennual session yesterday in this city. Dele
gates were present from almost every State
in the Union, and also from Ireland, Canada,
Australia, England and Scotland.
The order throughout the world was report
ed to be In prosperous condition, financially
and numerically.
A resolution was adopted by the Lodge, in
dorsfng the platform of the American Union,
lately agreed upon by that order, and a series
Of resolutions were passed, pledging the
Orange order to uphold civil and religious
liberty, to protect public schools, and prevent,
in all legal ways. the granting of school
moneys for sectarian schools.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-14
THE MEXICAN BORDER
SEVERE BLOW TO DIAZp CAUsE-KTLF1~
ING OF GEN. MUNCEO.
American Troops In Mexico They are
Driven Back, Reinforced, ana Again
ErOaa into ESexfcn

American Troops In Mexico - They are,
Driven Back, Reinforced, ana Again
Cross into Mexico.
SAN ANTONIO, June 13.-From gentleman
who has just returned from Fort Clark. the
following startling news is learned:
Friday last Gen. Muncio was killed by the
soldiers OF Gen. Escobedo, about twelve miles
from Piedras Negras. Muncio was In com
mand OF the government troops at Piedras
Negras, and his death will produce serious
loss to Diaz' cause on the border
On Saturday, Gen. Mckenzie and Col. Shaft
er, with q strong force, crossed over into
Mexico In pursuit of raiders, about forty
miles above Eagle Pass. That night they
were obliged to recross into Texas, and imme.
diately telegraphed for reinforcements.
Twenty companies of cavalry have been sent
them, together with two sections of artillery
which left this city short time ago, consist
ing Of two Gatling guns and two nine-inch
Tified cannons.
1t is believed at Fort Clark that this entire
force with Mckenzie have recrossed into
Mexico before this time. The troops have If.
teen days ratlons, heavy train, and two
well known and experienced guides. Exciting
news Is now expected.
Killing of Gen. Munc1O Confirmed.
GALVESTON, June 13.--News has been re-
ceived here confirming the reported shooting
and killing Of Gen. Muneio the Mexican eora--
mander, by Escobedo's soldiers last Friday.