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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER

The friends of MIR. JNO. VINSON pro-
sent him rs candidate for School Com
missioner at the ensuing election sub
ject to tho action fthc Democratic clubs
in the primary election. aug 13-tf
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
FOR SHERIFF..

The friends Of CAPT. HAYNE Y. Nc
MEEKIN respectfully announce him as
II candidate for sheriff subject f. the
action of the Democratic pnrty at tho
primary election. june IS-txtf
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

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containing considerably more than
100, 900 Words in its Vocabulary,
with the correct Pronun-
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most distinguished scholars, and is, be-
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partments of our National Governments
'The volumes before us show n vast
amount Of diligence; but with Webster it
Is diligence in combination with fanci-
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with good sense end judment. WOR-
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"Ajtcr our recent strike We made the
change to WORCESTER as our authority
in spelling, chiefly to bring ourselves
into conformity with The accepted usage,
rs we'll as to crafty the desire of most Of
our staff, including such gentlemen rs
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ley and Mr.. John II. q. Hassard. ."-Ne,o
Iorh Tribune.
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
Now Advertisements.
Notice to TroSDassors.

Mount Zion Graded School opened
OH Monday with about ono hundred
and fifty pupils.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
WM. n. CHANDLER,
Clerk of Council.

ELECTION MiNAGERs.-The Demo-
cratic County Executive Committee
has appointed tho following-named
gentlemen as managers Of primary
election for the clubs named:
Fcastervillc-G. w. Coleman.
Yongucsvillc-W. b. Woodward.
Gladdcn's Groye-,Jas McCroroy.
White Oaks. II. Terrace.
Winnsboro--T. r. Robertson.
Bear Crcek-.W. j. Porter.
Waterco--Richard Matchctt.
Lopgtown-E. =. Jcnkins.
Ridgeway-E. p. Davis.
Doko-J. L. Wardlaw.
Cedar Creek-J. w. Dunlap.
Groenbrier-J. W. McCants.
Horeb-J. p. Macfe.
Jonkinsvillc-W. 2. Marlborough.
Jacksons Crcclz--G. G. Bacot.
Monticollo-V. Fl. Trap.
Salcm--Jamcs Owings.
Tho other managers will be
chosen, one by tho local club and
one by it's president.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
Get the Standard

"7he Gest authority. II ought to be
IN crcry Library, also in cve,y Acoicmy anel
Ia crcry School. "--HoN. CJIAs. SUMNER.
"1hc best csisting English Leric6n. LON
DON ATnENEUM.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

We arc determined to sell, and persons
wanting goods in our limo will "makc
money" by calling before purchasing
elsewhere.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

Ludics' Tics and Bows, worth 90 cts, to
55 cts
Lcdies' Tics and Bows, worth rs cts, to
10 cts.
Ladies' Tics and Bows, worth 60 cts. to
35 cts.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

Second lot of Spring Calicoos, also a nice
lot of Dress Goods, Mohairs, Alpacas,
Japanese Silks, Wash Popiins,
and other nice Materials and
Trimmings. Call and
500, Ladies, for'your.
solves. > ~
A large lot of Mons, Ladies' and
Chlldren's Shoes, Gents end Boys Fuhr
and Straw Hats, fine and course. ~
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A choice lot Of Family Groceries, Can
dies, Cakes. Mackcrol. Tobacco. Cigars,
Kerosene Oil, hardware, Woodenware,
Tinwarc, Crockcry, &c ;,
A quantity of Lumber for sale low for
sh. =
mArsa 80 J. o. BoAG.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
FOR THE LEGISLATURl
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

licssrs EltorS;-Thc friends of MIR,
T. S. BRICE, approaching his services
IN the past, respectfully nominate him for
4 scat in tho House Of Rcprcscn tntivcs
from this county-subiect to tho action
of the Demacratic clubs in the primary
election. aug 13-tf
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

All other goods proportionatcly reduced.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
SPRING HAS COME,
-AND-
M ew Style Goods
-HAVE--

UsT ARRIVED, including, all tho
e novelties of tho season, at tho Winnss
boro Dry Goods, Fancy Goods and :
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

Go to J. M. BEATY's for tho best
Family Flour, Meal, 'Grist, Rice. Hams
Qsrandod "Challcrgc,D Lard, Bacon,
Sugar and Coffee, very low prices, Tea,
Craokers, Candy, Soap, Starch, Blueing,
Soda, Con: ,'Lye, Mustard, Peaches, 70
matoes, Sardincs, Salmon, Pepper,
Spice, Ginger, Nutmogs and many othor
things necessary for family comfort.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
FROM NEW YORK

A N olcgantlot of Spring Prints, Cam
-Abrics, White pique, Figured Piqu cs
Long Cloth, Cottonndcs, Indies and
Gents Hosiery, Hnndkerchiefs, Towels,
&c., and arc offered at tho lowest cash
prices. j. NJ. BEATTY.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
NOTICE..
---O--

l. ordor to dispose ofwhat is loft of our
Summer Stock, wc have this day reduced
it to and below cost,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03
FOR SHERIFF..

MessrS. Elitors:-Please announce the
name of MIR. JOHN d. MCCARTNEY for
sheriff, subject to tho action Of the Demo
cratic party at the primary election. Mr..
McCnrley is thoroughly qualified for the
Office, and will fill it acccptably to all
clcsscs.
july l1-tf MANY FRIENDS.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
Messfs. Elitors: rs:-Plonse announce MIR.
j. w. ROBINSON candidate for seat
i'll the next Legislature Mr.. Robinson
is a gentleman Of undoubtcd integrity,
honesty and intelligence.
aug 20-tf MANY FRIENDS
FOR TIE LEGISLATURE.
1HessrS EditorS;- Please announce MAI.
JAMES PAGAN as n candidate for q seat
In the House of Representatives from
Fairiicld'connty, subject to the action Of
tho Democratic clubs in the ensuing pri-
mary election.
aug l2-Xitf MANY DEMOCRATS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

A certain euro for ringworm and
all that class of cruptivo diseases
has been found in that wonderful
altero tive-Dr. Bulls Blood Mix
ture.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

all that class Of cruptivo diseases
has been found in that wonderful
altero tive-Dr. Bulls Blood Mix
ture.
Periodicals. Tho SO uthern Cu1-
Ncutor for September is received,
and is, as usual, full Of good read
ing for tho farmer.
Tho So"th-Atla'.tic, published at
Wilmington, N. c., is also at hand,
and it's table Of contents is quite as
full and varied as that of preceding
numbers.
THE Town WAKDs.-Tho following.
change is made in the division of the
town into wards
All that portion Of tho town west
Of Congress street and south Of
Washington street, to tho boundary
lines west and south, to constitute
Ward No. 1.
All that portion of the town cast
OF Congress street and south of
Washington street, to tho boundary
lines east and south, to constitute
Ward No. 2. ''"
All that portion Of the town west
Of Congress street and north of
Washington street, to tho boundary
lines west and north, to constitute
Ward No. 3. =
All that portion Of tho town cast
Of Congress street and north Of
Washington street TO tho boundary
lines cast and north, TO constitute
Ward No. 4.
WM. n. CHANDLER,
Clerk of C0uncil.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-09-03

dress FINLEY, HARVEY g. CO., Atlanta,
Go orgia. inne 16-lv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-06

port OF the committee striking out the enacng clause,
and It was agreed tO-134 yeas. 40 nays
The announcement received with slight applause
Mr. KELLEY dlsp'. Pennl moved TO reconsider the
vote. and moved lay that motion on the table 50
ordered.
The House then proceeded 10 the consideration OF the
Mr. WILSON tDem., W. Val moved to amend the SEN
be construed precludiug the President and Secretary
of state on caton OF the Mexican Government from
considering any particular claim wherein awards
against Mexico have been made or from the inyestlga-
ton OF any alleged frauds or perjury materially aneei
ing said award, or from suspeDdng payment OF sueh
claim pending such negotiation netween the Unlte1
States and Mexico, and TO provide that the President
rejected by tho commission or umpire or whose claims
any filled to be considered, and TO provide
for reheaFng thereof Ad0pted-yeas, 117 nays, iOT
The Senate bill s amended was passed.
The House then resumed the consideration OF the Ib
amending the internal revenue laws.
Mr.. HARRIS tDcn., Val Onered an amendment pro
viding any person may dstil FRUIT the growth OF
his land, without paying any tax or becoming liable
10 apy OF the laws regard dstiIlers. Rejected.
Mr. COVERT dem, N. W offered an amendment fix
Ing the tax upon all stuff and chewing and smoking To-
baeco at 20 cents per pound upon cigars OF - per
three and oneGalf pounds thousand, at 81 % per
thousand and upon cigarettes weighing more than three
pounds per thousand, s. per thousand.
Mr. TUCKER Dem, Val moved 70 amend the amend
ment SO as reduce the tax tobacco to 10 cents
Mr. ToWSsEND rep; n. ~ opposed the smendnlent
den OF taxation. Il Is the man who drinks the whiskey
and "chaws" the tobacco who pays the taxes
Mr. CABELL Dem, Ya). Mr.. STEPHENS Dem,
Cal, Mr. DAVIS Dem, n. O., and Mr.. PRlDBNORE
Dem. Val spoke IN support Of the reduction
After further debate, Mr. KELLEY rep, PENN said
he believed that Justice, equity and sound policy de-
and the reduction Of the tax ON tobacco Applause in
The vote was then taken on Mr. fuckers amendment
TO Mr. COverps amendment, and 1t was adopted-yeas,
The House, without coming to a vote on Mr. Covert's
amendment, adjourned at $50 y. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-06
THE NJ Z. H0RTICULTURAL SOCIETY

ITS MONTHLY MEETING AND ANNUAL EXHIBITION.
The regular monthly meeting of the HOrti-
cultural Society at their rooms Tuesday afternoon,
was well attended, and the address Of Mr. p. T. Quinn
on "The Summer Of fruit trees" with
practical Illustrations OF the methods and value
Of thinning out supsruous sets OF growing fruit
structiye and entertaining. The floral display also
good Among the noteworthy features Of the exhibition
we're rhododendrons hardy azaleas and clemas, from
Beach Son some perfect flowers OF magnolia maero
phyla vase OF heaumontia and well grown blooms OF
hyCrangea Otaksa from Mr.. Q. j.. Allen; some fine
lilies. notably the specimens OF l.. kramer and L. aura
tum brought from Geo. Suchs collection by Mr.. TapB;
large group of by W. A Burgess besides orchids
iris, goxiBias, and fancy panses IN profuson. Some
plates of Strawberries sent by Mrs. Peter Henderson,
we're remarkable Tor size and perfection OF form. aud at
tracted attention from the fact that they grown
from pot cuttings struck as late as the LIST OF September
last year - ,,.,
For sufficient reasons the aunualSpring Exhibition has
beeu pFOiected distance into the bummer, and viii
be held al GmOres Garden the l0tb2O and 2lst OF
June liberal premium Inst Is offered ana the display
promises 20 be attractive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-06
NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The President sent
the following nominations to the Senate to-day
John witcher Of West Virginia to BIO Pension Agent at
Washington. ID. G.
New.Jersey.
Daniel Wann Surveyor Of Customs, Galena. III.
Marks, Collector Of Internal Revenue, LIST District
Louisiana. -
Albert H. Leonard, United States DistFetAttOmey for
LOu
osfDasters-TIenry McClusky at Boonvile n Y; Geo F.
WJnta JObnstOWn, Penn; Joseph Cooke. Waynes0urgh
Penn; Samuel NJ. Billings, Marquette, Mich. Henry r.
Strong Bel0lt Wis; J0hntH. BrinkeThOf Waupun, Wis.,
Allen Seidel Hudson. Ohio; Jas b. StOrer. Akron Ohio
Greenfield Mass; Francis p Vincent at
Vineyard, Chas r. BTayton, at Providence r. L. Chas
Olmstead. at NOrwak. Conn. -. 90
indian AgsHts-JOhn How, Of Montana at Western sho
shOul Agency Nevada Wyman l. Lincoln OF Wisconsin at
nalet Agency Washington Territory; Wm. H. Whiteman,
of kansas Ponoa Agency Indian Territory John Pattee
OF Iowa, az san Carlos Agency, Arizona. -
Army Lieutenant David y. Mcdonald
4th Cavalry. Do tieuteuant Second Lieutenant
ChaA ROckaeer, 9th Infantry. 10 DO First Lieutenant
Second W. Duncan. list Infantry 10 be First
Lieutenant
NdUaL PVaot0ns- Lieutenant Lewis f. Pagan, OF
Pennsyvania, Captain Of Marine Corps SecOndIeu
tenant scott Virginia 10 be FrstLeuenaDti Com
mOdOre g. Batch OF District OF Columbia, 10 be rear
Admiral Captain WIN. c. Temple, OF Vermont 20 be COnO
dOre; Captain VIM. D. Whiting, OF Massachusetts 10 De
Chief Navigation Edgar FusbY OF District OF
Columbia Professor OK Mathematics. T. > NJ ielten
T. Morse 10 be transferred IRON the ful0ogh 10
the retired pay List OF tho Navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-06
DECIsIONS-JUNE 5.

Supreme Court hdnlbers-Bv Judge Lawrence
Hunt agt Kendall: shaw Appleton Ashworth agt
Leeds; Gebhard agt Mittnacht; Ravens agL Faenune :
estsgt HAL; Brown agt Rosenthal forg sgt Cocks
Baker agt Rochester and State Line railroad Company
Boceger agt Mayor and OthersGranted Arnold agI
Turner agt PerSns Wetmore agt Hegnlan Drew
Tone sgt the Mayor Williams ag the Mayor etc Mich
OILS Brandreth Commercial Manufacturing Company AIT
Semfets reynolds agt BOger-MOtions granted Kramer
agt PrOsch AnnbuseF agt. Gutyeler; Kelly agL Brady
made before Justice Of the department Harold
TheS tain this applca0 as AN interested
in the company which made defendant present the
pers another Justice Klein ag Ottenheinef st-lhs
transaction took place so long ago Da 10 grant TINS Oet nov
SDScfqi Firmly Judge nonohue-Bogert agt MeQuads
mo I-Fndngs and decree signed. Bogert aet Mcuade
mo etc, agt. Strangl mos anc Zl-rlndlngs
signed Bett "a Belts et al.-Oruers granted.
VOrst-MunsOn agL shook 81 al Findings
settled and signed Niles ct aFindings settled.
SRDeTiOr COari-SDcciGl TerW-By Judge Sedgwlck.-
Marie Al A. aMOt0n denied, with 10 costs,
10 abide the event memorandum. ShllOk agt SHILOH
ORDER granted. HeubeHer at H0nmsn-MOtion granted
ON payment IS Wash.-Order granted
VoEenng AIT BrenuanOrere0 that THIS canse De placed
on the day calendar of Part l. June 18th. fuffVh agI
Adams~0rder appointing Henry y. Hooper receiver etc
Egan agt. Walsh-Reference ordered Bettune ast the
Mevor etc: the Mayor ec.Orders OF discon
tinnance OCOnnor, Webster, Bulkey and BagleY AIT the
Mayor orders disnissng paintns complaints win $40
Goals each FrcSe Fricke Quirk agt DERRICK son
WaterhOuse agt WesTayi Onryea agI Aekerman Agate
agt Dering.-Onlers granted. - ....
BY Judge SanfOrrhOmsOn et al agt the Bank OF British
North AnericA-Order settled
Common Pleas-Specidl 1Tm-By Judge J. F. DAILY.
In re assignment OF Ransom CoPeton OF assignee Of
w A. Ransom Co granted authorized 10 release mortgage
security against estate OF Geer In bankruptcy 50 as TO vote ana
with creditors. 4.
set General Term against Judgment grantedi see
memorandum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-06
IN INTERESTING BOSTON CLUB MEETING

THE PAPTRUs CLUB ENrFRfAlNs MIR. LoNGFELLoW
BosroN, June 4.--The closing monthly meet
ing Of the PapYrus Club OF this city, at the Revere
House. on Saturday night was an occasion OF extraOr
binary interest. Mr. Henry W. LongieloW was the hon
ored guest Of the evening. and offered memorable rib
ute 10 the club In proposing TO it motto Of four lines In
verse celebrating the Papyrus This graceful and unex
peeted Offering OF the poet was received with demonsra
tons of enthusiasm. and the lines were unanimously
adopted as the motto Of the club. Another notable
literary feature OF the exercises was the reading Of
episode from ne poem which the author OF Deirdre'
Is preparing for the press The poem Is an epic ypfy
na MANS struggle for the goal OF lie The part gwen
was entitled "rhe Story Of Alnorac, the Goddess Of
KnowIcdge" It was read by Mr.. William f. GIN. Mr.
g. r. LathrOp read some unpuDlshbd verses, written by
linn I'm honor OF Mr. LOnRfellow's SEVENTEEN birthday
last FALL brief poem was also read by MI j. Boyle
ORely and sDeeehes made by Mr. James L.
Fields Mr. Francis kman, Collector A. W. Beard the
Hon George b. LOring, and others. The music OF tine
eveuiuR was rendered by n quartet from the Apollo
Club flowing cup" was passed during the iestiyi-
ties and "A Mr. LOngfeIOw drank from IL the company
rose and Joined In ieryent applause
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-06
CALENDARS THIS DAY.

SUPREME URr-CHAMBERs-Lawrence. J.-Nos !, y, 81
2IS224 225 227 24O 2l9 $50 252 253 $50 Assessment
Nos i23 l79. 1873, 2ol. 2QS y0 2o5 2g6 ga 20, 400
5O4 5O6 3s5 45l, 49, 2s3 232 $40, o. 429 g e zS
57 26 365 $3.50 496 4gT, 394, 402, 49, 1885, az blS ez
sol b25 1871 523 524 $685. 627 6s 529 63O 53l o5z Dob
tjS4 5Y5 $685. 5S7. 5SS, 500, $40 BAL - ,oox
CIRCtfr-PART Ivan Brunt, Nos. 30lI, 4z go,
295O 2543 69s $685. 1897 1901 2l55 l45 lI9 4l6 SS S
1885, 1902, I1l0 zoo, 299O 2459 $780, SS4I SS0' '-
PAR II-van Worst, J-Nos 9e9, 1874. eos i i9y1
1000 1908 1889 1894 1892 1888, 243S 400, loeb 49,
1880 1896 l42O, 6U4, 1877. ill9. 1851, l59l1
PAKf III-Barrett, Case on, No l54S. q, se
SPECIAL TERll-Sedgwick Nos 90, 80. 90 ~ ees 90 ,0
TRIAL TERM-PARt I-Saniopt J.-Nos. l0I ss ~ 10
7Oi SO 595 900 100, $50, 6ss 7A5, Sls. 71S lS 'i-
PAR TT-Curtis c. Nos ISL, 3Il $685. sis lOS sou
$50 BOO 34l 5gA 75S. S2S S3e. 3l3 500 1000 eo o9a
800 Ssi e04 59s lOs eli ses 4aS 1000 1902 lo9S 9 9s
1915 1910 9SJ, 905, lois. l02 lO22 1928 lOZ4 lV-''
COMMON PLEAs-CH NMnERs-van Hoesen. J-No. III
EoTIY Robinson, Nos. B. o II, To- IL 90, ,e-s
TRIAL TERM-PAHT &c. y. DAILY. G. J.-Nos lt2A' tSiy
23g4 500 229 1884, has, 1870, 1923 s29 So LID ifiy
2458 1920 % 49,, 1872 267O, 1856 ga, 2i5' --'@ -
Ig PRF III 10. F. DAILY J-Nos l47 1lo e2o iS9 s
1884 ASA ll7O Ia7s, ll6S 962E 2si lIOs zoV' ~
MARINE CouRr-TRIlL TERN PART II sheridan ~ IA
1919 433O 4lBG 1865 1869. 1870 1878 4oO4, oOov 49,
9637 1878, nh. 1850, 1921, 404S 1850 -, t1,seh
GENERAL HrssIONs-PART I-Sutheriand JJohnn tyieier
Thomas Bohmey and William Napier rape hiehae! - fo6
GUS assault and battery Henry Davis pHrSaFl % ,rcenI
SON George Douglas William Carroll Daniel LeaS' ssne
nom fhe person: John Rooney misdeAenori JOsepp N'
felOuiOus assault ana battery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-06
ACLAIMANT OF A FORTUNE.

Fifty years ago William Kinnilly and ale
brother Edward ran away from their home in Canada
They had been previously deserted by their father
Irish sergeant in an English regiment William Kinny
came to New-York and amassed fortune OF sI50OO6
His brother passed out Of his sight and knowledge but
not out of his mind William died in 1868. When nj,
will was opened IL was found to contain brief history
OF himself legacy to HIS brother Edward II he could be
found and requests for charitable purposes The viii
was declared void in its main provisions and the prop
erty turned over to the State to await the appear
ance OF claimants These facts were published over
year ago. but no heir appeared until recently John
TOwnsheDd this week presented the claims OF John
Kinnlly, who claims to be cousin or William, and as
ence of Edward or Of any descendants Of Edward. A
motion made TO Judge Lawrence, in supreme Court
OF the applicant Mr. Ruggles on behalf Of the AtOg.
Dey-Genera, opposed the motion, claiming that the
proof should be made before the State Board OF Audit
Judge Lawrence gave counsel until Friday to put their
briefs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-06
CIVIL NOTES.

Judge Sedgwick, in Superior Court Special
Term yesterday disposed Of six suits against the city
two being discontinued by consent and four dismissed
for want 81 prosecution.
David F. JamsoD, whose troubles with his
wife and his atherinaw have been reported at Length
asked Judge Lawrence yesterday, that as bis first
counsel had not succeeded IN preventing his wife from
obtaining decree against him, Ira Shafer be substituted
as his counsel Judge Lawrence referred the matter 70
William G. Trull.
The Street Cleaning Department hired
horse aud cart Of Andrew Fox in 1868 The horse backed
into the river and was drowned. In 1870 the Aldermen
awarded Fox $780, but he got the money In 1874
he began suit for $3.50 against the city The
tried yesterday before Judge Van BTunt who held that
the Aldermen had power 70 make such an award ana
dismissed the complaint.
The of suit Mary Grogan against the New
York and Harlem Railroad Company is now on trial be-
fore Judge Sanford The plaintiff is heavy aud is COM
peed 10 use crutch. On Fourth-ave. car the crueh
broke through the floor OF the back platform and she
fell heavily and injured her shoulder. She asks $4,000
damages The company claims that Ii took all reason
able care. The case is still on.