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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06
CHARTER OAK CONSPIRACY.

CONTINUATION OF THE TRIAL. OF VALLEY FUR
Der AND oTHERs-A SESSION CONSUMED An.
GUINa THE CHARACTER OF THEIR OFFENCES.
[By TELEGRAPH TO. THE HERALD.
HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 6. 1873.
The Charter Oak conspiracy trial was resumed to.
day. The session was largely consumed in sryumenta
on objections raised by the defence. On the question
of the inad stability Of the 1874 return Of the
pany signed by only Of the defendants before the
others in Office the Court decided that it could
not be received Halsey Stevens, now secretary Of
the Charter Oak. and who held that Office through
all the troubles Of the institution, called to
the witness stand but objections to his testimony
were raised rst that the company charter had not
yet been laid in evidence and further that the indict-
ment was defective in that the company WAS improp-
erly described On this latter point Judge Sweet, Of
Chicago spoke at considerable length and the Court
remarked that there excuse for not correctly
describing the company in the Indictment: the last
two counts he would refuse to admit unless they
amended. At this point counsel for the present off,
GERS asked ruling the subpoena directing the wit
ness rfr Stevens to bring into court all the books
closing he stated that the company prepared to
give all possible assistance in the case and that its
officers were much offended by the sharp criticism
Of the States Attorney the opening day. that they
were hostile to the prosecution.
QUESTION or PRODUCING BOOKS.
The Court said that with the Object of giving the
eide during the trial. whenever book demanded.
whether it should or should not be produced. The
record OF transfers of stock in 1875 being called for
defence objected TO the introduction Of evidence
TO any act prior to June 30 1877 when the defendants
assumed control of the company, the ground that
If at any previous time they formed conspiracy tho
statute Of Limitation barred scton that ~ II such acts
only Insdcmcanors. Counsel for the prosecu-
ton argued that the offences charged may be 1T the
discretion OF the Court punishable by State Prison,
although however he would not claim that any OF
these offences charged other than misdemeanors.
,vni are aed
Statutes Of Connecticut. In other words. the State
claimed that the offences such that the
tions might be brought at any time within thres
years while the defence held that the offences required
the bringing of the charge within q single year.
CHARACTER OF THE OFFENCE.
The arguments consumed the time until the houi
OF adjournment, and the point to whether thu
Offences charged constitute simple or high INSIDE
rneanor was strongly contested. II they are simply
msdemeanors much important evidence may bo
barred under the statute OF limitations. and the
prosecution may be forced TO rely upon the matter OF
the contract with Governor Jewell made individually
with Furber, under which he sold the controlling
stock interest and retired from tho institution Dec
sion on the question WAS reserved.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

THE WEATnER.-The centre az lowest ba-
foiucter is now moving into the ocean oil Nova
Scotia, attended by light rains aud snow and
fresh to brisk winds. The pressure is above tic
mean in all the districts except the New Eng
land and part OF the Middle Atlantic States. 1t
continues highest in the South Atlantic and
Eastern Gulf States. Rain or snow has fallen
in nearly all the northern districts cast of the
lower lake regions. In the other sections fair
or partly cloudy weather has generally pre-
vailed. The winds have been fresh TO brisk on
the Atlantic coast the lake regions and the
Northwest. Elsewhere they have been fresh.
A rise has taken place ia The tenn
pcraturc in tho Northwest. IL has been
variable in tie Gulf districts and has fallen dc
cidedly elsewhere. There are indications Of the
movement Of disturbance in the Southwest,
which will manifest itself decidedly before sun
day. The weather in New York and its vicinity
to-day will be cold and partly cloudy or fair
Tomorrow the same conditions arc likely TO
prevail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

that it will do its best to encourage our
present financial policy and to AID; IN
bringing the expenses Of the city govern
ment down to fair business basis. With
a steadily decreasing debt and reduced
taxation for ordinary expenses we shall
have more money to expend on public IL
provements which give employment to
labor and encourage private enterprise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06
TENNESSEE INCONSISTENCIES.
DISPOSITION OF THE MANUFACTURERS OF wild
CAT wHrsKEy TO SUBMIT TO THE REVENUE
LAWS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.1

CAT wHIsKEy TO SUBMIT TO THE REVENUE
LAWS
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NASHVILLE, Dec. 0, 1878.
United States Collector Woodcock has received
letter from Colonel John p. Murray, prominent
lawyer Gainsborougb which Ia in the very midst OK
the wild cat region, complimenting the revenue
officers on their good conduct during their recent
raids in that locality. better feeling now prevails
there The respect for law is rcvvng. and the folly
OF violating il liz seen and felt. The outlawry prose-
cutions, he hoped would be settled in . manner
mcrcful to the yiolaors and in full accord with the
dignity OF the government. In response Collector
Wpotcock says:-."Notbing prevents general CON-
promise between the government and all vio-
iators OF the revenue laws IN this district
except in the Of those who have
violently resisted authority, but the attitude OF
some Of their state courts" He said to the HERALD
correspondent that he not willing 10 recommend
a compromise " offences against the United Stafos
laws until the State courts either concede the iuris.
dction Of tho United States courts 10 try United
states officers for alleged offences against State laws
while in the discharge OF duty or in some way
show disposition TO meet United States officers half
way on the question Of compromise. There are now
400 capiascs out against violations Of the revenue
laws IN that locality, and half OF that number were
issued at the last term of the United states Circuit
Court. and last spring not less than three hun.
dre Illicit concerns were in operation His deputies
had destroyed $50 dstleres and arrested over three
hundred '0oonshiners" within the past thirteen
months. 1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

THE BOARD on REVIEW Of tho National Jrot-
ting Association concluded it's labors last night
and adjourncd " meet in Chicago next May.
Among the cases examined that in regard to the
defeat of Edwin Forrest at Utica last summer
was the most important. The Boar, has no
hesitancy in calling the race "a gricvous fraud"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

CONGRESS did little Of importance yesterday.
In the Senate the Epidemic Committee was ap-
pointed and in the House the resolution on tie
same subject was agreed to. Tho Diplomatic
and Naval Appropriation bills were reported
and viii probably be finished next week by tie
Hnnlac
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE of the Board OF
Trade, appointed to enligh Congress on the
postal laws. commercial treaties, the currency,
Interstate commerce. bankruptcy, American
shipping and postal savings banks, has pretty
good contract on hand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

ACCORDING TO THE TESTIMONY in the trial Of
Judge PinclSney yesterday the interpreter of the
court spent good deal of his time in bringing
Santa Cruz rum TO the judge. Is was rather
novel service for an interpreter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

WALL STREET iLsTEID.Y.-The stock mar
ket was active and irregular in prices. Gold
opened at 1OGlt and closed ut 1OOis. Govern
ment bonds were firm States lower and rail.
roads irregular. Money OH call was quoted at
: q 6 q 3 per cent.
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NEW YORK AQUAR1UM-TRAISED HORSES.
wALLACK's THEATRE-MY sos.
UNION SQUARE TIiEATRE-rHE BAsxERs DAUGHTER
BOOTHS THEATRE-LAss o LowRiEs.
eTANDARD INTERPRETATIONS A IiFE.
ST JAMES THEATRE--GiRoFLEGmoEL
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-fooL's REvEyGz.
ACADEMY OF MUSCLE NozzS FieAGo
NIBLos GARDEN-AEousp rus Worm Is EscarY DAYS
GRAND OPERA HOUSEHOLDS Ro.npSG Hopsx
PARK TIIEATRE-CoxEDy OF RfRors.
THEATRE CoMIQuE-LoRcAIaE.
GERMANIA THEATIE-DER KCss.
LYCEUM TEEATRE-DouBLE MAaE.AGs.
BROADWAY THEATRE-oTTo
BOwERY acknowledgements
KuETZ GALLERY-ASTIeuEs
TONY PAsToRS-yAaIE1Y.
EGYPTIAN HALI.-vARIETY.
ABERLE's AMERICAN TIEATEE-vAbar7r
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTRELs
WINDSOR THEArGE-yARIsrY.
TIyoLI THEATIE-yARrErY
NEWARK GRAND OPERA HOUSE-DProx.cY
BROAD ST. THEATRE, pHILADELPuIA-uscL s DAy'L-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

VINO STOLE THE OLD DUTcu RECORDS is the
interesting question il Harlem. According to
the La Montagnie descendants the first families
in that quarter all squatters. Where are all
the enterprising lawyers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

The TESTIMONY in one Of the courts yester-
day disclosed the unpleasant fact than as
sistant surgeon OF one Of our principal hospitals
did not scruple to give false certificate Of
death for the purpose OF covering up crime.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

Ir Is EXTREMELY DOUBTFUL which will be
finished tirst-the Brooklyn Bridge or the Chat
Liam street branch of the Elevated Railroad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

The probabilities that The aceatter III Ncio
York and its riciaiiy today a-iR be cold and
partly cloudy or far. Iomorro,o Tic Same condi-
hons are likely 10 preraii.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

IT Has BEEN WISELY DETERMINED by the
New York Elevated Railroad Directors to charge
ten and five instead of fifteen and seven cents
~ T. Harlem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

THE MORMON SAINTS need not look for any
comfort to Brooklyn. petition from its ladies
was yesterday presented to Congress against
the peculiar institution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

The CHAMBER OF COMMERCE has adopted
resolution requesting the passage Of law allow
ing duties to be paid in certified checks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

JEFFERSON DAVIS has turned up in the New
Orleans subsidy convention. He is for the oil
flag and appropriations.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

Poor TANMANf. The General Committee has
less than one hundred and fifty dollars on hand
and Mayorelect Cooper comes in on New Years
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

A SYMPATHETIC JURY yesterday awarded five
thousand dollars in a breach of promise ease.
Not to be behindhand the Judge held the false
one in heavy bonds Oh the chargeOf perjury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

Mr.. Ross has unfortunately failed TO recog.
nize the lost Charley in the boy found with the
Indian halfbreed ut Towanda.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

The RIVER THIEVES have begun their winter
campaign. Where is that luxurious police beat !
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06

liquor dealers do not object to a law that is
dealt out alike all round, but they naturally
oppose legislation which is capriciously or
may be corruptly applied.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-06
Il II IPLE SH T. r II

NEW YoRK FRIDAY DECEMBER 9. 1873.
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IN PERIL.
\ STORY or THE PERIOD.

"lm getting into terribly bad hab-
its, Dola. Breakfast at half.past nine.
Just fancy me in such hours three
years ago, darling, before the world
made upils mind that | painted re-
spectacle pictures, and chose to pay
me accordingly"
And young Melville Austin rose
from the daintlly splead breakfast ia
bic at which he and his young vile
were sitting.
81 hope you are going to remain at
home this morning." Dora said, in
soft. coaxing tone, that well became
her petite figure, and blonde. haired girl
ish beauty "Do you know, Austin,
that you have not painted an atom OF
canvas this week ? There's your
new picture of Antony and Cleopa-
tra-
"Yes, my love-" the young artist in
terupted, 81 plead gnilty to having
sbamefally neglected Antony and Gle
opatra but this mornings engage
ment will not occupy much time, and
| shall be home in an hour, | trust,
ready to begin work. In the mean
time, Dora, if that model of whom |
was speaking should make her ap-
pcarance, just ask her to wait in the
studio"
81 am anxious to see this divinity,
Melville. Is she so very beautiful ?"
"Atter certain type, yes" the hus
band answered, carelessly. Then,
with his handsome face lit up with a
sudden brightness, he added, in lower
tones. "You know there is but one
woman in the world, Dora, whose
beauty can thoroughly satisfy me-"
For some time after her husbands
departure that morning, Dora Austin
remained buried in what, judging
from the happy smile that played
about her mouth, and danced in the
blue depths of her tender blue eyes,
must have been thoroughly agreeable
thoughts.
"Was ever woman so blessed 7" she
murmured presently, as if asking the
question of her own heart. "Three
years tomorrow since We were mar
ried, and still the same devoted love
from dear Melville. How foolish l
was ever to dream that his worldly
successes would cool the ardor of that
love! Nothing can ever change him
nothing
'The young woman has called,
maam, and is now waiting outside.
Shall | show ber into Mr.. Austin's
studio 7" ...I t
Dora's meditations had been abrupt.
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"The Gods" "

Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, in his
lecture upon "rhe Gods, says-"Ihe
people are beginning TO think, to
reason, aud to investigate for them
selves. Slowly, painfully, but surely,
the gods are being driven from the
earth. Only upon occasions are they,
eyen by the most religious, supposed
to interfere with the affairs of men,
Since the invention of steamships and
railways, so that the products OF all
countries can be easily interchanged,
the gods have quit the business OF
producing famine. Now and then
they kill child because it is idollzed
by its parents.
AS rule they have given up caus-
ing accidents on railroads, exploding
boilers, and bursting kerosene lamps
Cholera, yellow fever, and small pox,
are still considered heavenly weapons
but measles, itch, and ague, are now
attributed to natural causes. AS as a
general thing the gods have stopped
drowning children except as a punish
ment for violating the Sabbath. They
still pay some attention TO the affairs
of kings, men of genius, and persons
of great wealth, but ordinary people
are lett to shirk for themselves as best
they Imay. In wars between great
nations the gods still Interfere ; but
in prize fights the best man with On
honest referee is almost sure TO win.
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Retry
Written for lhe AGH,
How - Sensible Maid Would
Pray,

TfhJ'
o, Venus, thou Goddess presiding DER Love,
Hear mo nov ia my true supplication,
Thy heart TO deep pity how fain wouldmoye
Mate me not 10 tho 'orts" Of creation
Refuse mo thy rule aud eOltentsd III DO
In the realm Of Diana forever
Nor send the slightest repFoaeh after thee,
"Till the Patea my Ife's thread shall dsseyer'
iiut II I must enter thy province 10 fair,
Whatever may there DO my station
o, Venus, but listen aga,n TO my prayer,
"Mate me not 10 tho 'orta Of creation"
The Top lacking brains, may ever desplSe,
Aud tho brains that lack Virtue aud Honor
30 tho charms OF such men lot mo shut up my
eyes,
Nor my heart DO 10 generous donor
Lot tho drunkard's full bowl DO ever abhorred
Aud tho rumsellera gold. bought Ia SHINING |
Aud skeptlea aud nddels, ouralng tho Lord,
Keep, In mercy, this poor heart from winning
And tho man of unLindneas cen to hia beast
Least my life end in dire tribulaton
Aud oh II | may not nit down to Toast,
Feed mo not Oh tho husks Of creation.
ile whom must stake for better or worse, "
do no, ask moulded In beauty
lut make him blessing instead OF curse,
Aud III ever DO faithful to duty,
Oh but make him man In deed an In name,
| viii honor, obey aud respect him
Though tho poorest OF poyertys poor, all tho
tamo
| will care for, aud love. aud protect him;
II hc will not betray his noighbor 10 drink,
For ton times all tho wealth OF tho Nation
II ho'a heart, aud soul, and brain that can
think,
II he s'nt the scum Of creation,
No matter how homOly, how sad, "old and
gray"
Though his friends number ever no few;
II he never has wandered from uirtue astray-
II hos JdRlJh and loves good aud true y
Even though ho " sick, and deaf, blind, and
lame,
may DO his sad portion
still lfo will be cheerful and happy, tho same,
And love pure heartfelt devotion.
send poverty, DEATH whatever thou wilt
)f illness and great tribulatlon
But Goddess immortal, this prayer urge still,
Mate mo not 10 tho orts Of creation"
KITTY LINCOLN.
Woodstock. VT, March 0, '7S.
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Melville, say that you forgive mo io'
being the cause Of So much future
wretohedness--for having brought IA
your noble heart sorrow II 30 little
deserved"
wPaH, Dora 7 We must no'-6C
shall not part |"
lie had drawn her TO bis breast with
a wild lmpulslye movement At thc
same instant the door Of the studio
was suddenly unelOsed, and woman I
voice cried out In clear, ringing tome
MIR Dillon lies, Mrs, Austin, when
no dares TO call hlmselfyour husband
I--wronged, deserted, outraged as
have been. am none the less his law
iully.wedded wife, married 10 lm
seven years ago, Let him deny II i
he dare, You need not scowl and
glare at me- the woman went on hot
lyi "what | speak Is the truth, aud !
do not fear to utter 1t,
A low cry OF rage escaped Dlllons
lips az he sprang towards the woman
who had spoken But with u blow Of
iron Melville Austn's hand hurled HIN
backward. For u moment the villain
stared at his wiie's protector with q
tigerish fercencss in his dalk, danger
Gus eyes, aud then, like the coward hc
really was, skunk iiom the room,
And from the house, too. never ell'
tering it again. An hour aitcrward.
his wife, Ellen Dillon, followed hin,
against the earnest cntreaty ofMelyilIe
and Dora.
ale will beat ice when | return 10
him, perhaps she said, with mourn
iul smile on her exquisite face, "but |
must 50, nevertheless, 1t seems like
u curse sometimes, that in spite Of his
brutality and wickednesS ! cannot
hate Mark. But whenever think Of
our child at home, ! believe that this
weakness is all ior tho best, ] can
guard him against initiating his father
and who knows what u sons influence
may do in future years ?"
Her sad words left Dora and Mel
vile grave and thoughtful for n long
time alter her departure.
"That woman loves him, Melville,
the wife murmuied, at length, in slow,
musinG tones-"loves MIN in spite OF
all his villainous treatment. What Il
marvellous mystery love is !"
"Marvelous, indeed, Dora y
"Did you really mean, Melville,
that nothing should part us--not even
the knowledge Of being onother's wife
when you spoke so passionately just
before Ellen Dillon entered from the
studio =
Her LETT hand stole into his, her
teariuleyes were fixed upon his own'
with eager questioning in their blue
depths.
Melville Austin's answer was spok.
en- with unhestatng tondness:
81 meant that, if all the world had
striven TO seperate us, Dora, | should
still have struggled to regain YOU
Until to-day, l never have known the
strength and power of my love-"
His arms were clasped about her
new, and she was sobbing forth her
thankfulness upon his faithful breast.
-Nep York STAR
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A chan who was colland in New.

A chap who was collaHd in New
ark ballroom the other evening waltz.
ed down two flight of stairs, and then
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remark, as he scraped the mud out Of
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ont the whole ballroom but he didn't
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