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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
GEN. SIGEL ar TnE fRoNE
"The PIth or the Canvnss IL whether Freemen
Are TO be Free Not"

In Beckcr's Central Hall, li7 West Thirty
second street last evening, lurge and cnthu-
siastlc meeting Of German voters oi tho FIJI
teonth Assembly District was held, and tho
whole combination opposition ticket rati
fed NJ. F. Goobcl presided. Gen. Franz
Sicel waa the first 70 address his
coIlntrymen. and he was received. ns he always
ia. with rounds OF cheers. HIS batteries were
directed mainly against John Kelly, whose
name ho said. ought 10 be nut IN the tickot Tor
every o1irc ~ Kelly really uominates the
said. Is whether reemen are 70 b. FREQ gr
not. An enthusiastic German shouted; ia
Then Dr. Louis Schult2e. candidate for Son
ntor said that rs a tidnl wave Of reform had
swept over the city in 1871. and again in 1875.
50 one is now noodlng tho city. lnundhlng
Tunmuny and stranging John Kelly. Tho
proplo do not wish. he said. 10 have Il pHrty
reprrsentc1 at Albany. The peoples repre-
sentative should bo Just ~ rcady 10 stand
before the people alter ns before cletion.
Tammnny men can't DO thai shouted
voice. Tao whole city Government continued
tho speaker. t. controlled by ono party. u which
almost every momhor il an Oflrc holder. II the
people do not d"molish Tammuny Hal now, II
may De years before so favorable an opp0rtu-
nifty is again offered. Justice Otterbourg fol-
lowed. with a Nollry of reasons why the Cooper
ticket should he elected. md each solid argu-
mont was answered. with volley OF applause.
Congress. John Hart. stepped on tho platform
and the Germans gave him three cheers, all
standing He asked how Kelly dared 10 claim
that hc Kelly had given the city good govern
meut. Kelly. "A single man. claiming that he
can dictate 10 this great city, no exclaimed
Does he tako us for slaycs7 Whom the gods
wish to destroy thoy first make mad and surely
Kelly IL mad aud all his tollQwcrs;' The
honest mechanic than 10 bow 10 John Kelly and
be "A Congressman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
TAMM.INr LIES NiILED.
All Mr.. Cooper's Male Help Irishmen The
Liquor Trnmc cHoorback-Pcter Cooper.

Edward Cooper cmphatically denies the
truth Of the story published yesterday. in a
morning newspaper. that he refused to employ
two men as copchmcn because they were Irish
men.
He snys that he never refused employment TO
any man because OF his nationality. and that
several ~ his servants nro Irish.
John Brady. the cOachman OF Peter Cooper.
visited TnE SUN Office TO contradict the pllcga-
cation In tho morning newspaper that he wns
against Edward Cooper because the latter
hated tho Irish. Hn snid; An o. Mr..
Edward Coopcr's male help .arc Irish;
Peter OIlurc. nre lri-hmcn. His house ser
want II Irish. and has been with him longer
than I've been with his iatheI-And thats
ncnrly eighteen years,
MIR. Edward Cooper's coachmnn II nm Irish
man. His name IL John Ryan. lie WIS thrown
of the box la-t summer and bally hurt He
has been taken care of ever s,nce 10y Mr..
Clopor's family physician and at Mr.. Coopcr's
expense" Mr.. Brady added; " IT. necessary
III make my aflidayit 70 the whole Of this"
Mr., Cooper Gays thnt the story that he refused
avenue new lease. Of his premises
saying that no would sacrifice half his
fortune II he could destroy the liquor trunlc OF
this city. Il not true and that he never had such
u conversation with Mr.. Ryan. MIR. Ryan also
denies the truth ct tho story.
The venerable Peter Cooper denies tiNt hc
over said that Edward Cooper was " dccdedlS
unreliable man. unfnithtul TO his promiscH and
one In whom no confidence can be placed.
l. opposed to Edward Cooper's election TO the
Maygrulty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
WHAT ANDREW H. GREEN SAYS.
Mr. Cooper Has Not Promised Him the Comp
troIlership. nnd lie wouidn't Take It.

Mr. Andrew II. Green. whose reappoint-
ment TO the office OF Comptroller has been pre-
dicted by the Tammany men in tho event of
Mr.. Cooper being elected Mayor. said yesterday
to a reporter OF the Evening Post:
"M Mr.. Cooper has said uneduivocally that he
has made no promises Of Office to anybody and
Mr.. Cooper's word may be depended upon. He
is man OF very sensitive honor. and whilo
he has made no promises 10 me ! am clenr of
any requests to him. think 1t would be very
inIccorous 10 ask any commitments Of
Mr. Cooper at this time. / am not much in the
habit Of asking people Tor offices. What are
these folks so much afraid Of that don't want 10
see mo COmptrollorl All their fraudulent
claims I'LL be disposed Of before the torn ~ the
existing occupant is out. mny MS. we'll say per
haps that when took the onlce OF Comptroer
1t was what the geologi-ts call a cAtastrophie
period | worked away AT u for i've years. and
eotth.ngs going pretty well II ought to be- getting
moro and more a work ot routine, and have
no fancy for that sort ~ thing. s.. il IL very
responsible Office; and further, have under
taken somo trusts of n private character in.
Vulvipg large responsibilities. and n great dea!
OF timo ami attention. Having assumed thc SO
responsibilities. ! cannot neglect them for any
oiiicc whatever. They are likely to run through
several years. and II the COmptrollership were
offered me. would not accept Il"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
IN THE THIRD assembly DISTRICT
KeIy's Wand Poweriess TO Bring 10 Life the
Mnn whom Morrisssy Killed.

A largo and enthusiastic Cooper ratliica-
ton meeting was held under tho auspices OF tie
Young Mems Campaign Club OF the Third As
sembly District at Brooks's Assembly Rooms last
evening. Mr,Joseph shannon prcsldel Resolu-
tlons endorsinRth combination tick Il and Gen.
BOurke for Congress and John u. Hayes Tor
Assembly we're adopted The first speaker was
Patrick Walsh, Thon two young men, Messrs.
Wroegcr and Wnsdell who received their edu-
cation at Cooper Union. were successfully in
troduced. John t. Hayes was greeted with
prOtrActed chNers and made a telling speech
While he was on the platform vigorous
cheering was begun in tho hack part
OF tho hall, and Immediately Gen;
Bourko was thrust through the crowd
and upon the platform. He said that no touch
OF Keny's wand could resurrcd and put rev llio
into a man killed so dead politically ~ John
Morrisscy killed Augustus Schell. oirc-
John Morrissey amt dead yet. Three rousing
chnera Tor John Morrsscy were given. " No."
said tho General. "Morrisscy Is dead. but his
Srnell lie quiet in their political graves" -
Other speakers were Charles J.. Spoerry, a. T.,
Costello, ono OF Gen. Bourke's fellow convlcts.
ex-Judge Alfred + Ackert, and John j. Martin.
the anti -Tammany candidate Tor Assembly IN
lilo Fourth Assembly District In closing. Mr..
Martin announced that he had $4,000 70 bet
against tl5 900 on the success Of tho cooper
ticket and that the money could be ma ~ MS
residence corner Of East Broadway aud Cath
mi ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
THE UNIIED DEMOCRACY.
Cheering n vivid Description OF Tammnny's
Treatment of the WOrkingmen.

The United Democracy held a mass meet
ing at Goodmau's Hall. G2j Fifth street. to en-
dorso the anti-Tammany ticket. William Long
presiding. Tho crowd could not got into the
hall and an outside meeting was organized.
Mr.. Isaac Field in n powerful speech showed
the relation Of Tanimany Hail to the working
man. citing innuucrAble instances whore Tam
many had II kled the workingman for n fow
days with work poorly paid for and then,
whom done with him, had thrown him inside.
From the shouts Of tho hundreds listening TO
him It was easy 90 soc that many present had
had Just that experience.
"Tammany always bows down to the work :
ingman whoa votes are needed" said Mr. Fuld.
The crowd was further addressed by Morit2
Ellinger, Jerome Buck James DAILY. Judge
CoMing Nichulls Holman and others
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
ENTHUSIASTIC rOuRrH WARDERS


Gen. Thomas +. Bourke addressed an en-
thusias,ic meeting Of Fourth WARRIORS at
Now Bowery and Madison street last even
ing. Moro than 1000 greeted tho speaker
with enthusinstic cheers "a ho mounted
the stand He said: Tho Indications are
TINT Tnmmany rule is at an cnd. and on next
Tueaday tho independent frcemen OF this city
will forever bury The last vcstigc of Tammany's
dcspotism, and the name of John Kelly will be
covered with gnominy. He predicted AN over
whrlming majority for Cooper. and the election
of the entire combination ticket
Mr. Bartholomew Buckley aud John Mitchell
also addressed the meeting.
telegram from James OBrien was read. II
urged downtown Democrats TO stand faith
fully 10y the whole combination ticket und pre-
dieting its election 10y 10000 majority.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03

An enthusiastic meeting of the true De-
mocracy OF tho Tenth Assembly District was
hold last evening at 20s Sixth street. Tho
participants woro old-time rosldcnis OF tho
men Just entering upon political life, but imburd
with tho samo feeling Of intense aniagonism to
Tnmmany, The meeting was addressed by
Mcssrs. Rosenberg Hess. Kelly mot King
john, Campbell. and others.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
riMMlNr's CRIMINAL rRoTEGEs.
District Attorney Phelps Telling OF us
Interference with Justice.

In Walhalla Hall, Orchard street, last
evening. great gathering Of ,l-Tammany
men and Republicans nled tho hall 10 over
flowing. District Attorney Phelps spoke. He said
hi, department knew better than any other tho
continuous warfare. All sorts Of influences
had been at all times brought to bear on him,
and during the two terms he had held Office II
ences Sometimes they wefo eXcrtcd TO save
criminal friends OF this and that Tammany
politician, and sometimes to save some rascal
who had big pull in the ward"
Fellow citizens" said Mr.. Phelps. have
always striyen to punish tho guilty and 70 save
tho innocent. and If continued IN oliico / u not
davinte from this mark -
Speeches were mado by Rufus p. Cowing. Ed
win Einstein, John Brodsky and others. Tho
utmost enthusiasm was manifested.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03

Assemblymnn. said that Kelly put up Schell
for Office. and that Schell would serve Tam
many lIall. Kelly had commanded his honchmcn
to voto for Echell, bnt no honcet. independent
that nll Gormans should unto and work IA one
man TO bronx down Tammany Halls methods
and influence. On motion Of r. Snyder tho
votprs present pledged themselves to support
and work with all their might to elect the com
biuation ticket. The meeting closed with three
cheors and tigor for Edward COopor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
IN rnE rHIRTEENTH DISTRICT
James O'I;rien Telling Why He Len Tam
ninnY IImlI-,J0hn a ellN,a Inlpndence.

many Hail-JOhn aeny's ImPudence.
Brilliant calcium llghts and row Of
CAn"-e lanterns, strung from roci to roof
htew brilliant radiance last evening over the
crowd gathered at the corner Of Eighteenth
rrot and Eighth avenue. The shouts Of ap-
ns9 md clapplng Of hands punctuated tho
l"W4 eloiuencc Of the orators, speaking from
l. out -i0or platform John Jerolemon spoke
rr-l lluwsd by Theodore Arnold. J. W. Me
l:un Pastor Felix Mccarthy who handled John
h"Y nni tho corruplions OF Tgmmany Han
w., Il gloves. Other speakers addressed these
'p." who wrr" unable 10 get into the hail. al
,Ni 'nW peicly full.
inAoha'l tho crowd was even more enthusl-
n'.e Al lhe sight Of every familiar lace they
S a aSa'n anu again, LOUIS NJ. Pq2eSchea
u x who said:
rooioe in seeing so many citizens gathered
u,l' '' protest against tyrannical despQtlsm
n'Nl 4s thi'aNOrlng 10 overcome the liberties OF
H. h"op'r % overthrow popular right and vio-
Wl" everything that cOnsecrHtcs American citi-
tt,pln John Kelly asserts that no has the
hE.ofiy 81 Ihe people in his hands. and that
%. 7uhnit u this lchng Of his librrties"
M ulis moment ex-senator O'Bricn entered
We nan ana walked up. the central aisle. A
sNrm oi the widest cheering broke forth
smiling, he took his seat on the platform. THE
young AJAX Of the Democracy is herel The
T,io on many fights. nnd tho victor Of next
H.. nu'T11ey' exclaimed Mr.. Buck. Three cheers
"s JImmy were given with zcst.
eMtih buck continued, dwelling upon Mr..
bnel nnancin izzles IN the various positions
h1 had hold; He then exposed the inllacy Of
~ hely claim that he Is a friend Of the work
hngdhsn; By his action In refusing 70 supply
phds Tor the continuance Of the Brooklyn
nir'age 81 no threw nino hundred laborlng men out
y. Solen employment" said Mr. Buck, wo are
vIRmany Hall SOC Il, and feel Il In tho air"
MAen NE cheering died out. Nj. OBIIen
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
Ending /. pl.en..lop WIN a Hight.

William Calinan having closed political
discussion in n Grrcnpont baroom, early yesterday
morning, By stabhug Charles Thurman with knife in the
wrist and arms was beaten and thrown out upon the
sidewalk when hc WAS picked zap II Nus iHuul that he
had suffered "a compound fracture ot tic lrt lie
Ikeh 10 the hospital by Ambulance Srf-ruI tcmiug
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
TA, osrman IsepablIcnAs

The German Republican Association OF
the Fourteenth Assembly District met last even
ing In Clundrs Hall. 1T Avenue A. to ratity the
combination ticket, Gen. Hugo Eborhart pre-
sided N. J. strain. tue distElet eARul9 lpI
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03

CLEytIASp. Ohio Nov, 2-F. G. Minor. con-
NlNNd o. h1dY suat, lny va, sentenced tHiN 20 tour
lH' 'h ml1. m.ni IN the WorahoG,p, ANA 10 Pay q
IN. nL .Ill. Mml rn.la
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03

rive O'Clock inuS Morning aud The Minstrel Roy
to given away 10 every reader OF the fImtg SH
Paper, out tomorrow. w.-Aft.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03

George w. Rice. : colorcd man, was last
night nominated for tho Assembly. in tho Sow
euth y lslrict, 10y the Equal lights Independent
Republican Association.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-03
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Partly cloudy weather, occasional iisht rains.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-27
CIVIL NOTES

In the proceeding by the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty Children TO take Robert Atkins
from the OF his father George Atkins the testimony
was closed yesterday and the adjourned Monday
for argument the testimony before Judge Daniels IN
Supreme Court, Chambers.
George b. ElmOre, a painter, of No. 654
Carlton-ave Brooklyn, sued Charles Rousch, another
painter OF No 1904 Fulton-st for $1,000 for alleged
SANDER No defence was made, and the matter was
sent 10 sherhs jury to assess the damages Ihe
amount fixed yesterday was $4,000
Judge Shea, of the Marine Court. married
yesterday Ann Logan, who had suit for breach of
promise OF marriage the defendant, Charles Kendall
Mrs Kendall seemed satisfied with the result ami
first opportunity perform the marriage ceremony.
The Kings County Supervisors recently voted
to pay $500 to William A. Mundel for plans which he
prepared for Jail. Thereupon the Taxpayers AS
ISOLATION procured Injunction restraining the County
Treasurer from paying the amount Yesterday Judge
Reynolds dissolved the Injunction and Mr. Mundeii got
MS money
In the case of Christopher Seeley and
Charles LOugbn, committed for malicious mischief IN
throwingA beer-barrel through u show-SindOw Judge
Daniels Supreme Court Chambers, decided yesterday
that though this would not have been malicious mischief
az common Law, II was within the statute ~ window
was a part building" at rate OF struc
ure and wanton injuries 10 either were covered by the
statute.
Walter H. Shupe appeared yesterday in the
Marine Court TO the charge OF contempt for not
ings began recite what had occurred at
the previous hearing stating that the Judge had said he
was not candidate for Office when Judge Shea rather
impatienty said No, no; you are mixing up. never
make such remarks in Is r sbupe ready to be
exam!nedi" Mr.. shupe answered that he was, and
then and after some discussion BIS examina
ton was down for IL o'clock to-day. lie was also
sworn similar proceedings in another case, ana MS
examination set down for August /.
In the proceeding by Theodore w. Birmiug-
ham, in Supreme Court Chambers 10 possession
of child ntrusted to Edward r. Tracy, traverse
put in yesterday in the form of an affidavit by Mrs
Birmingha that she married the pertionern January
1874, and the child born in vedloek that when
they went TO demand TIE child, Mr. Tracy, with some
show OF violence threatened 10 put them out and that
the petitioner not dissOlute immoral man The
respondents counsel suggested that as the ehi!g was
over four old this still lett the dhlds paternity IN
doubt and on the other point they had witnesses and
wished to introduce evidence Judge Daniels decided
that there must be reference, and said he would name
the referee to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-27
DECIsIONs-JULY 90.

Supreme Court hdmbers-By Judge Potter
Kennedy agt STANDARDIZATION denied with $40 In The
matter Of tannan. Motion for allowance granted.
By Judge DauieB-BlaDk agt. flanagan-hOu0n Tor the
Continuance injunction must De denied memoran
DUN The People rel Seeey and another agt smith ard
whit VIII be dismissed and prisoner remanded
see memorandum. ,.,-,-.- -. 49,.
and O.hers-Judrnent for PLAINTIFF opinion. Mas ana
others Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad Company
and others-Decree signed. Kramer AIT haN- Findings
settled signed Extra allowance OF $500 granted 10 the
Jy Tndge Van The Sheldon Blocking Company
Art the Fickenmeyer Blocking COmpany-C0mpalnt
Dismissed opinion. Duncan agt Duncan ana OtheiB-Oue
Sifpeior Gourf-!Sbecial Tem-Bv Judge Sanford
Moves agt counsel fec aud 81 per week All
Inoy allowed spashmnn Ggt SeboldOrdeT granted and nm
derfakipg apurOved agt SteVenskeefence ordered
s0f dscontinuanee. Patrick agt Songer
Orer denying motion without costs Patrick agt Sohuger
Tndertaking Approved setback FaOD ct al Reference
ordered Etze ByTne e. alOrder NacALbg otnt NY
Inc nof0n without costs Seheck agt falOn et al ndtT
tasirg aInroyed billiard agt. McMukle.-Order denying
ooii6p Tor reference Dudly agt Yeager GILMAN a2 Acke
AleOnd: tMC6 un aRt kOehleri Ouengef
DE MOt; LapgWOrthy hRI Nlbbi h''H "-- i''D'5'
Orders granted. :, -. n
CopmoH Pleqs-SpecinI Ttrm-Bv Judge van Hoe
sen Tmoat and another agt ChurchThs ahiaVlt y 700
game There must legal evidence that the defendant mas
money eau prove the amounts The afdayts do not even
the parties who have Sad la ley nave
Maid the defendant Cummings agt. Mier-B0nd appfoved
carroll ag Application granted MCCAIN as COO
~ hand a. 900 approved. EneehOim agt CampbellAppi
Borland AleOndNO Ordcr buDhltle,
Superior Court papers ot
This court King agt M0nahan-Ihs Is Ulo DIVad. us
gaw 40 papers, did decide any ohoh oAceP u"
dismiss the supplementary proceedings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-27

CoUNTER-cHARGEs IN A DIVORCE SUIT.

CONTINGENCIES IN DIVORCE SUIT.
Wilson Ager brought suit for divorce
against his wife, Emma W. Ager. making six distinct
charges Of adultery against her. all OF which were how
ever that she had Illicit relations with Francis Fem
messy She denied the charges and eountercharged him
with adultery with colOred woman in Washington
The matter referred to John A. Goodlet who re-
ported that the plaintiffs charges not proved and
that the wtfes charge proved and that the wife
should obtain divorces The yesterday before
Judge Daniels. in Supreme Court, Chambers, a
ton to CONTRA the report OF the referee. Counsel
appearing Tor the defendant opposed strongly the
notion denouDcing the report strongly partisan. He
stated that the evidence produced by the plaintiff
showed clearly that the defendant had lived with Mr.
Fennessy for some months and was known as
his vile, and witness, a servant, showed
that before che left Mr. Agars house. Fennessy was at
least Ia suspicious relations with Mrs Agar. The ref
cree ne said, had shut off further testimony while Mr.
Agar was under arrest a charge of which,
it came before a court. he was hOnorably acquitted.
On the other eide Lizzie Baker, who made out some
distant connection with the plaintiff stated that she
slept in the same room with colOred woman and wax
ing moonlight night him in the eoored girls
bed On the adjourned daY, Mr. Rice, then the counsel
the plaintiff having received some information from
Washington, desired the witness
He desired 70 prove that she had denied this story In
writing before witnesses but the referee ruled that
she could not be recalled except plaintiffs Witness
and that be could not impeach his witness Now they
were prepared TO show that that night was not
light night In reply IL was SAID that the suit dragged
several months before effort made TO try IT, and
then only nj the urgency OF the defendant that even
then he plaintiff not ready with his evidence, and
adjournments had to bile Mr.. Rice to hunt up
testimony 1t urged that the plaintiff had abandoned
much the evidence against the wife was mere hear
say, and the remainder OF IL circumstantIa and not IN
that the referee was justified IN his findings Judge
Daniels reserved his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-27
SAMUEL HUBBARD NOT INDICTED.

Mrs. Maria l.. Hubbard, the wife of Samuel
Hubbard respectable farmer, of GraveseHd L. l.,
died on June Is from poison contained in bottle Of
lager beer which she drank An analysis Of the beer
showed that it contained small quantity Of suychnine
The Coroners jury found that the poison admins
tered by Samuel Hubbard. who accordingly COM
mitted to the Raymond Street Jail. An effort made
to admit Hubbard to ball. eight Of the members of the
COroners jury afterward declaring that they did not
tend to pronounce him guilty Of numbering his wife.
The Kings County Grand jury which has been consider
ing the for several days. into the Court OF
Sessions yesterday, aud announced that IL had no
further presentments 10 make. AS indictment bad
been found against Hubbard Judge Moore directed tina
he should he discharged from custody This done,
and Hubbard returned TO his home last night.