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JACKSON FIRE COMPANY No. /, held
it's annual election for officers last night.
The following were chosen for the ensuing
year: A. II. Hizheim, Foreman; Henry
Muller, First Assistant; a Fl. Spcngler,
Second Assistant; Warren Stewart, Hose
Director; o. B. Hilzheim, Assistant Hose
Director; ii. t. Pierce, Secretary; John j
RoLrbacher, Treasurer; l.. Stenger, Engin-
eer: John Carter, Assistant Engineer. All
except the Hose Director and Assistant were
reelected. Harris Barksdale was elected
to the Life Honorary roll.
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GUARDIANS SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF =. dnif Il
ID Chancery Court of the First plseiss isa issnril
Kinds County, Mississippi, made at the of Sfh fthe
Term, 1875, the undersigned Guard an a,n.Oossed, %
minor heirs of ANNA E. FORBES ue'''
will, on the
Second day Of February al
between the hours prescribed by law, PitN 70 the
to sell at CLINTON, at public auctlol' If said
highest bidder for cash, all the lnteresd 70 the
minor heirs-being one-seventh-ine ca ans acres Of
following described lands, to-wit: ny Wi and
Me- sss as hd Gf sw ana naa 6 sac end o
of E}zz Of sEL of Sec q, and 90 sefsil Sc al in
west side of VIZ of NWH of Sec. =, ore a or
I. 8, R. 1, west, containing 6o6 aoreNS aoorteNSKS.
'' t.. ,7ax- a Guardisn'
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Stop that Pain.

Cramp Collie, Diarrhea, Flux and all aase.
tions of the Stomach and Bowels can be 70.
lieved by using DR.. DUSoAN's L1NIMEsr 7,
never fails to cure Headache, Toothacbs
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains and Brui,s,
in man. HORSES with Collie, Bolts or syeepv
can be cured instantly. For sale by NJ ?.
Ash Jackson
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cHANcERY CLERKS AND sHER1FFs

OAN BE SUPPLIED with the Blank Forms
~ of ertifeates and Receipts used in ma
king Applications for Tax Lands and in Re-
ceiving taxes on Land Sales, and Redemption.
Orders filled promptly by the Quire, Ream or
Thousand. Where the order is for FIVE quires
or less, the price is seventy-fve cents per
quire. Cash to accompany orders. Address
POWER & BARKSDALE.
Jackson Miss
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Our Weekly Edition,

Which goes to press to-day, contains the
proceedings of the Legislature from hrst
day to yesterday, inclusive We have print
ell a large extra edition. Members wishing
copies, by the dozen or hundred, will please
send their orders to our counting room.
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DEATH OF Mrs. ANDREWS--It is our
sad duty to chronicle the death of Mrs.
Martha Andrews, (mother OF Rev. DR.. r.
G. Andrews) in this city yesterday morning
Her death was quite sudden and unexpect-
ed. We learn that DR.. Andrews, and her
daughter Mrs Cooper, have been telegraph
ed to, and the funeral obsequies will doubt
less be deferred until their arrival.
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BLANK DEEDS.

WE ARE NOW ready to fill orders for the
w following blanks: m
No, Al. Deed of Trust for Rent and Supplies.
No. Az. Deed of Trust for Rent.
Ne. AZ. Deed of Trust to Secure Advances by
Merchants -
No. 43. Deed of Trust for General Purposes
Deed of Conveyance, or Warranty Deed.
In ordering, state the No. of blank wanted
rrlce, ta l0 per qulre of "a blanks, except No.
40, which is 500 per quire. Price by the
hundred, $500, which includes postage.
Address, ee Hs
POWER u BARKSDALE.
H' jackson, Miss
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Mr.. RICHARD r. LEDBETTER, having
purchased Gus Asher's stock of drugs, will
continue the business at the old stand. we
call attention to his card in this morning.
paper. We congratulate our friend Dick on
branching out on his own account, and wish
him that success in business which expert
ence, accuracy and promptness is sure to
achieve
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Eawarls House Sunday, January l3th--
FL. 5. Hooker. Lexington; Mrs. 6. V. Gwin
and son, Yazoo City FL: 9; Myers, Holly
Springs; w. A. Ray, Vic6sbnrg; "a a. ,ds b.
Monroe. La. Chas b. Taylor, Monroe, La. !;
paniel pUnaG;i Thompson, hon Chicago; illinois; e. A.
&. A. Pardue, Grenada; j. 2. Carter, Enon (;
w. O. city; A. T. Grace, Pickens' joe ID.
Francis, New York; t. c. Catchings, Vicks-
burg; w. G. Pegram, vicksburg; Wlicy n.
w. j. Parker. Pickens; o. NJ. Peck, Mem
phis. Tenn; j. F, Buchanan, j. G. Caper-
ton. Carolina Landing; L. ID. Durfee. New
Orleans, La; A G. Mayors, r. Lowry
Brandon; 5. A. Sally, Meridian: M. G
Viguie, Paulding; +. j. Blame, Aberdeen
RI. w. Revels, Macon; w. G. Jones, Merid-
ian: VIM. Flyers, Alabama; Jas. Wilkins
Monroe, La.
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The.following are the names and residences
of the Members of the. Legislature. Members
who had not located when this list was made
out will oblige US by informing our reporter
of their residence or of any changes.
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TRYDr, c. P. Duncan's celebrated veo

1T " = ~ - ''V00 F5g-
etable Liver Pills-a sure cure for headache
swimming in the head bad taste in the mouth
pains in the back, sides, chest and limbs.
Nothing better for constipated bowels, sour
stomach and tenderness over the region Of
stomach One box will go further than two
boxes of any other pill. Will act on the liver
as well as blue mass or calomel. Warranted J
Try them For sale by NJ. F. Ash, Jackson
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the Southern District of Mississippi
Washington Jackson,
Annie c. Febiget, ct al.
DURSU ANT TO q Decree rendered in said
i cause, on the 30th day of November. A. d.
1877, the undersi gned, as Commissioner, will,
on the
18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1878,
at the west door of the Capitol in Jackson,
sell to the highest bidder (for terms of sale see
note, the following described property, ,to-wit: !:
Lots three, four, five, six, seven and eight, and
the one-eigth of lot number two, of section
Eight in Township Fourteen, Range Eight.
West; also lots one, two, three and four of
section thlrty-four, less fifty and a half acres
belonging to j. j. Person. also lot two of sec
tion thirty-two, less 80 SO 100-acres, belonging
to Wade Hampton also lot five of section
thirty y-ene, less one and 55-10Oacres belonging
to Wade Hampton; also lots three and six of
section thirty-iye, sand end of section nine,
containing in the aggregate, one thousand
three hundred and thirty and 7O-IOO acres
bounded on the west by Lake Washington. on
the south oy land of j. j. Person, on the east
oy steele Bayou, and on the north by lands
OF Wade Hampton.
ARCHY McGEHEE, Comm'r.
NoTE.--TERMs OF SALE-One-fourth cash.
ana the remaining three -fourths PAYABLE in
Twelve months from the day of said sale with
interest from date at per centum per annum
Lien reserved to secure payment of deferred
payment. ARGHY MeGEUEE
Jah1o io-Wtds. Commissioner.
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STEADMAN & Co., are offerirg SPEcIA
BARGAINS In everything. They show the larg-
est stock in Mississippi. Call at their Blue
Marble Storc-ian 10 BIZ
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a Card.

The matters of personal difference between
Messrs. Henry G. Myers and Geo. M. Co.
van, having been referred to US for settle
ment, we take pleasure in stating that an
adjustment has been made, in terms honor
able to both, and satisfactory to them and
their friends, and that friendly relations
between them are restored.
j. B. MORGAN,
E. BARKsDALE.
J.Z. GEORGE.
JACKSON, MISS, January IA, 1873.
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REMEMBER the concert of Prof. Marx
Kaiser and Miss Nellie Prince, for Wednes-
day ight, at Angelo Hall.
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WHITING & GRAY.S:

III. =. DIIk anu WOOL PopIlns, at...... 80 "a
from cheapest to best -
A Bleached Domestic, from to lie.
prices. s'' ai'
Gents Under Suits from 80 cts. to $500 uer
suit y s-'oo pei
Linen Bosom Shirts from Is cts. to $500.
jan, l0d I'm.
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HAPPY CALL WAGNER's MINsTRELs
held forth to crowded and delighted audi
ence last night. They will appear again
Thursday night.
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MEssRs. GAINES, Coles q Co, at
STAGE Line, Miss, have the best lot of plants,
fruits and flowers in the South. Now is the
time 70 send on your orders.
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Stop that Chill

With DR.. Dunean's Celebrated Chill Ton;,
it never fails to cure chills and bilious fever
For sale by NJ. f. Ash, Jackson.
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SENATE.

D. P. PORTER, of Kinds, ds,...........-..Secretary
WIN. J. Brown, jR., of Kinds, ...As't Secretary
Jas. w. LANGLEY, of Kinds, ...-Sergi t-at-Arms
HENRY TAYLOR, of Pamela, ........ Door Keeper
PAGES, Hazel Millet, Jas Barr
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A CORRECT LIST of the Senate anc
House Standing Committees will be fount
On first page. ts
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JACKSON, MISS, January IA, 1878.

SPEcTAcLEs and Eye Glasses of all de-
scriptions, including those ne plus ultra dou-
bic vision, (near and far) pectacles-cheap at
SEUTTER's
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For DR.. Duncan's worm Syrup-it is sn.,
safe, and pleasant to take, and never fails
Try it. For sale by NJ. F. Ash, Jackson.
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lp-Toun Hotel.-Monday, January IA r.
Miss: f. Hodges, Okolona; Geo. +. Boggs,
New Orleans; Will Brunau Oh, st. Louis; A.
S. Hickey, Pittsburg, Pa; w. NJ. Gillespie,
cito; S. NJ. Asher, New Orleans, G. w
Dwight, Vicksburg; DR.. l.. Nj. Owen, Miss
Geo Ii. Rigby, q. III. Arm stead, vlcksourg
Frank p. owen. Herin Joseph, Cincinnati
r. L. MELVILLE, Canton; john Bradley
Memphis, Tenn; Joe Rietti, Miss. L. q
Tho mas Rienzi P. S. Layton, Meridian.
SEUTTER's Jewelry Store is one block be-
low the State-House. See and price his goods
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The GAS COMPANY gives notice this
morning of the reduction of SlOO per
thousand feet, taking effect lst inst
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The largest assoi tment OF fine Watches
and Jewelry ever brought to Jackson, will be
found at SEUTTER's.
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CLoTHING.-The best and cheapest at j
STADEKER's & Son.
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TRY DR.. Duncan's Instantaneous,
Dye, (warranted) 50cts per box For sals -
NJ F. Ash, Jackson.
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CALL AT SrADEKER's before purchasing
il will pay you.
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THE newly elected Board of Alder
men will organize tomorrow night.
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Buy YOUR GENTS FURNISHING GOODS OF
J. STADEKER & Son.
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BL ANKETs, SHAwLs, ETC., less than cost,
at SrApEKER's.
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OFFICERS MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.

GEO. NJ. GovAN, of Marshall, l,............ Clerk
G. a. BRoUGHER, of Hinds,.... Reading Clerk
IL. c. CeNN, of Copiah, h,..........Journal Clerk
s. w. MATHEWS of Tate, ........ Enrolling Cl'k
w. 7. HOLLAND, of Kinds, ,...Sel geant-at- Arms
GUILFoRD VAUGHAN, of Pamela. Door Keeper
PAGEs-Albert Moore, Pink George, Willie
Coats, Charley McGehee.
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The manufacturers point with great pride t,
the success of their SIMMONS,
Friction Cleared Steam Cotton Press


has met with during the past four seasons as a
guarantee of their work in Cotton Presses,
and have to state that the Simple Screw Cot
ton Press "a cut Of which is annexed) is built
with the same care, material and workman
ship. Using a heavy, A inch wrought iron
screw, 3 feet long, two-inch pitch, and nine
foot cotton box, the same as used in our Steam
Presses. IN quoting the price, we feel sure it
is within the means OF all, and know we are
giving the full value for the money Only by
building large uantities at a time, and syste-
matIzIng our work are we enabled to sell this
excellent Press at SO low a. price, giving our
customers the full benefit of reductions in
materials and workmanship, and not asking
them to pay for royalties, or bonuses to CAPT.
tallStS monopolieS.
The Press is made of the best material and
workmanship, is fully guaranteed to press a
pale OF Cotton weighing 300 fbs., makes neat
bale; has solid wrought-iron screw four
inch diameter and two-inch pitch. and ex
tremely simple. Extreme heighth of Press
from bottom of sills to top of top plateau. 13
rect; from bottom Of sills to bottom of side
doors, 8 feet, 6 inches. The side doors are in
tended to open down fat on lint room floor.
Net length of packing box 9 feet total weight
OF press complete, $500 pounds; net width of
box, feet, 6inchesi net breadth of box, feet,
inches; length of bale under pressure. feet
inches; width do, 2 feet, inches: heiohtb
DO, feet inches. When this Press is pnr
IN l1ntroom, 1T is calculated to have the sides
or doors open down on the lint room floor. The
eHu uoors are taken out, so that the ends of
the bale may be sewed while the bale is under
pressure. By this arrangements much neater
Dale is made. Each Press is put up and the
parts are properly marked, showing how If
should go together. 1t is then taken a bart and
carefully packed, and such parts as might be
lost lost IN shipping, if sent loose, are boxed. By
tnis arrangement of marking the parts. any
unskilied person is enabled to put the Press
together. ~ =
For further information apply as above.
10 the sole manufacturers of this Press, or to
h Dudley Coleman & Bro,
Aa NO. H. Union Street.
NEW ORLEANS. 4
deeS' 77-am. g g e, = -
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NOTICE 10 THE PUBLIC.

+ WOULD RESPECTFULLY CALL THE
l. attention of the community of Jackson
and surrounding country, that have opened
a TIN AND COPPER SHOP for the Manu-
facture of all kinds of TIN, COPPER and
SHEET IRON WAKE; also Sheet-Iron and
Tin Guttering, Roofing, etc. Also will keep
on hand Cooking and Heating Stoves, Crates,
etc., and ask the Public to call and see me
when they want anything in my line-they
will find it tc their interest to do so.
F. BURNS,
UNDER ANGELo's HALL, CAPITOL STREET.
jan137 37S-dlw.
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CUsroM-MADE Doors AND SHOES at Sra
pEKERs.
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SEUTTER, the Jeweler, is established in
this county over twenty. six years.
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NOTICE.

ER0M and after the 1st of January, 1878,
IL the price of Gas will be reduced one dol
lar per thousand feet, and it is earnestly hoped
and expected that consumers will meet their
bills promptly the first of each mouth and
thus save time and trouble.
w. S. HAMILTON,
janis. '78-d2w. Sec'y Gas Comp 2any.
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Ruy YOur Clothing at Sfed ma m
& Co.'S Blue Marble Store janlO-3t.
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CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS at srADrKER's
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T. BURNS,
-MANUFACTURER Or
Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron Work
AND DEALER IN
Cooking and Heating Stoves,

OVUNIHS uHu HOutIHS UtUFUS,
OF the most improved Pattern, MANTLES
~ and CRATES, as cheap as they can be
brought here.
Guttering, Tin and Iron Roofing done at
the lowest cash price, and with dispatch.
Lightning Rods put up Pumps OF all kinds.
Lamps and Chimneys Of all kinds, and the
very best of Oils.
TlNWARE, and all goods sold at the very
lowest cash prices
F. BURNS,
ian15 7S-w3m. CAPITOL STREET.
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Unquestionably the best sustained work Of
the kind in the World"
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ATTENTTToN!' I

r LEGISLATORS AND THE PURIIC GEN
IL ERALL1. You are hereby requested to
call and see goods at the following prices, at
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

In the Circuit Court of the United States for
the Southern District of Mississippi.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-02
COLLECTING TUE REVENUE.
METHODS AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE. d

METHODS AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
D. c. ROBBINS on THE COST OF THE SERVICE
TESTIMONY OF APPRAISERS ON THE APPKAIsE-
MINT OF INITIALS AND DRUGS.
The Congressional inquiry as to the methods
of dong the Governments work In the Custom House
was resumed yesterday by Fernando Wood. One mer-
chant and three Custom House officials were examined
ID. c. Robbins OF McKesson Robbins, wholesale
druggists testified: al observe THE NEwYORK TRIB-
USE this morning repetition Of statement that was
made in regard to customs service while the Jay
Commission was session At that time took Ocea
sion TO answer 1t fully, and my has never been
cOntradcted This statement maintains that Is the
cheapest service in the world say IL ihe most
expensive wasefu and can prove II beyond doubt
This statement admits that tue cost Of collecting our
revenue last year 4iIo cent At the time re-
ped 70 statement made before the jay Commission
it was Ala per cent but undoubtedly there has been
some economy introduced into tie department since
that time by the action Of committees like the present
admit that bat when man attempts 10 compare
The American system in respect TO eheapness with the
New-York tribune., 1878-10-02

system Of any civilized European country, he makes
great mistake. The fact Is. our customs dates the
heaviest in tho world. They 30 cent all
imports ana SJ01lOo per cent on uuaOle gO0uS S'II
cent in imports than II Ia TO collect 80 per cent and If
YOU should double the present tariff then instead OF A
the cost would be 2l20 The real truth is tuat
IN 1874, when had occasion 10 write article ON
this subject-and none of the premises have cnanged
materially, our tariff is the sane-tne imports ~
Great Britain 81 ,sl9, 900 OOO and they al
transacted at cost OF - OOOO The mpnrts Of tho
United states In the year, 1s74wrre SGi2 100000
At cost Of S7OOOOOO That IS IL cost us $7OOOOOO 10
oaetrd Of thr business transacted by Great
Britain at of S5.OOO.OOO. There need Of any
further state that point The fact Is incontrO-
General J. F. Hail. Assistant Appraiser Of the Ninth
Division which appraises the value OF metals and All
manuIactured articles, testified:
have had charge Of this division for years.
was formerly IN the music publishing business.
value at the port Of export. There is 10
difference between value Of goods at the ports OF cx-
port at the manufactures except the cost Of
pOrtatOn is added. got rid Of two men In my depart
meut some time ago asked 10 be relieved OF them :
but they still in the service o; the Government
ImpurtatOns fallen on because OF the chedpness
OF IRON and other manufactured articles here. We ex-
port a good deal OF machinery to CUBA. ana great
many sewing machines aud farm implements 10 EufOpc
do not know ofany improvements that could be made
William s Headley. chief Of the Seventh Division, in
which drugs and all kinds OF chemicals are examined
have been eight years In the Custom nouse before
that was adruggis personally examine many OF Tue
goods; carry out the law to the letter IN respect 20 the
analysis Of drugs: we have apparatus for making an
analysis lately chemist has been employed to make
al aualy ysis when a drug is IN DOUBT"
Mr.. Wood-Havc you ever passed vinegar at 10 cents
a gallon, which a higher duty should have been
paid
MI. Headley-Yes. That in consequence Of the
proper aualy not being made. An examiner nad Deeu
Ia the habit passing vinegar at 10 cents without ex
animation! The mau was removed from the depalt-
mCnt. think that great should be taken 10 nave
men II my department who acquainted with the
business think specific rates OF duty would De oett'r
than the present duties.
Deputy Collector BatchfOrd, who has charge OF the
public stores testified: have under me forty -hVe
clerks, twenty waCnmen eight Hfssuu uugcrs, caflen-
ter and a sampler Ample precautions are taken
against fire IN the public stores. At time are there
less than seven men duty. The valuable thugs are
my safe. The paper and wine LETT over from
examinations sold and proceeds turned over TO
tho auditor The lahOrcrs provided by contractor
and the carriage also done by contract The stores,
think are well situated and the building is well adapted
Tor the purpose"
The Investigation will he continued on Thursday
New-York tribune., 1878-10-02

ag Foran and others0ranied tor receiver Betz agt
eMOOn for receiver and injunction deniec, anu temporary
irJunctOn vacated with costs. -, 4,
BY Judge DOnOhue-Ack trmqnn agt. Boyer ~ the Ut-
any put before the Court ne VIII De
heard te present state the papers the mo Ion
gra tied. CJudert Rowe-Grantod The New OIA
Life Company Sci Lneder-Papers noI sum
cent Martin SchmedesIi the defendant VIII co1'n
ref and proceed the 10 once the mS-oh VIII "o
denied SkldbOrr agt WhiIc.-OTante'.
by Judge Observation-Disclosures agt DELANEY am ho' III
cned costs thrd parry examined tngTH va
really no need counsel ZOeilneT agt IOeluer.M IN
dunn. Woodruff W0odrun-Dccreo 81 divorce grantee
plaintiff agt GraZ Decree OF divorce thtn p
the plainiiM CleRy ag ChristOpaer- RAM tlls'
Denied In the ~ ~ FlnnV fhllIiny
Writ and prisoner remaudcd rcat0rs rights To De
the Court Of Common Pleas by appear lIol
. ,,-o.,
Special Ter1a-By Judge Donohue.-Remngton agt west
eTmann.-Amendments do not apply 20 case SuDh n
Common Pleds-SDeciGi IeTn-BY judge ). J. D'l'
the matter Of the geGera assignment Oi Wnte t'C'-
Order referring accounts. ., .
SHpsr.Or COart-Spocidl Ttrm-B By Judge van N"Ist'
Robertson agt Bennett. Motion denied King Jt ~
Kng-Order settled OsgnOl agt weinberg et i
short calendar for second Froayo October M'ek n
agt Staltt al-Judgment signed hyans CT a. aRt
lyOrder denying motion 10 strike out .ei'p%' 5T ain
sham. etc COwdrey agt rue AdNocato'-AHc P'"
tff's s,atemeuts require to DO ycrlted.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-02
CIVIL NOTES.

Judge Pratt, in Brooklyn, yesterday re-
served ais decision on q motion 10 confirm the report
of the referee IN the suit OF Mrs Deborah Weeks for
limited divorce from Henry A. Weeks The referee TO-
portcd IN favor Of the plaintih
Judge Gilbert, in Brooklyn, yesterday granted
decree OF absolute in the suit Of Mrs. sara A.
Piermann against George L. Plermann Ihe defendant
WAS charged with deserving his wife and marrying au-
other woman, with whom he Is now living IN tins CITY,
No defence was nade To Ihe suit
Mrs. Maria l.. Hubbard, who died at Graves
end L. L. IN June last from strychnne poison contained
I'm a bottle Of lager beer which she drank. lett VIII
dated August %, 1868, when she was Mrs Maria l.
Powell bequeathing her properly TO her niece and step
SON When the VIII was offered for probate, notice was
gived that 1t would be contested by Joseph Allen the
brother OF Mrs Hubbard, and William c. Lusk her
nephew Yesterday their objections were filed In the
Kings County Surrogate's Office They alege ;hat the
will s not the last will and testament OF the decedent
and that subsequent to its execution she became the
wife OF Horace T. Human. and revoked all wills pre-
ylously made by her The was set down Tor Oo0-
Der IA.
New-York tribune., 1878-10-02
THE COURTS,
SINGULAR REQUESTS OF A LAWYER.

SINGULAR REQUESTS OF A LAWYER
Surrogate Daley, of Brooklyn, listened yes
terday to the summing up Of the objections 10 The pro-
bate Of the will of David Harrison formerly alawycr in
this city, who died February, 1873, in the eigheth
year OF his age. His estate is valued at 100000. II
includes three small islands in New-Rochele Harbor.
known as Round Island Harbor Island, Dog Island
To his wife bequeathed S30OOa year, and to his only
child son, $500 year. In his VIII lac provided that
Round Island should be used family burial ground
He set apart HarbOr Island and the Of 100000 TO
be held in trust by three trustees 10 be used Tor the sup
port o. two destitute white female children, orphans
bonn in law w wedlOck and having no brother or sister
living They TO be supported and educated unul
they are tWcutyOue years OF age until they marry or
die il either event when they under mat age
The trustees are directed % select other children then
aud 50 on ad Infntum, long the island ana the
fund exist" -,
The will was contested by the widow and son, on the
ground that the tCsatOr incapable OF making WILL
The been IN progress since March lhsl' ana
about 900 pages OF testimony nave been taken IL was
shown that Mr. Harrison made SIX wills III al oi Whlch
similar provisions in reference 10 orphan children were
made. Surrogate Daley reserved his decision