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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01

SUPREME CouRr-CHAMBERs--Hold by Judge ost-
brook.-Court opens mt han-past ten O'Clock A NJ.
Calendar called at eleven O'Clock. Nos o. 126, l4l
22l, 229. 23o 2S5, 24S "a 245, 253 256, go, 26l
2e2, 263, 254, 265
SUPERIOR CoURr--SPEcIAL TxRA--Held by Judge
Van Worst. court opens AT twelve o'clock. No day
calendar
CoMxox PLEAs-SrEciAL TKRx-Held by Judge J.
H. Daiy.-Court opens at ton o'clock. No day calcn-
dBr.
CouRr or GENERAL SEssioSs-Part Held by Re-
eorder Hackett Tho People VS.. James McManus,
homicide; Same Andres smith, feionious assault
ana De ttcry mes James Koy, ieionious assault
and battery; same VS.. William J. Thompson, may
hem; same VS.. Fraucis j. Moley, grand larceny; Same
vs. Mary Kelly, larceny from the person Same Mary
Gibson, larceny IRON the person Same vs.. John
Sullivan, violation OF Lottery laws Part 2-Hcid by
Judge Gildersiceve.-rbe People vs.. Jonn Gilen,
fcorious assault aud battery; Sames vs.. James
O'Donncll, feionious assault ana battery; Same
Peter German and james Hogan, burglary; same VS..
Frank Clancy, grand larceny; Same vs.. John smith,
larceny IRON the person; same vs. Thomas Lewis,
larceny from the person; same va Charles Gilman,
larceny IRON tho person; Same w. Michael Dononue,
bigamy Same W. william Muir. forgery; Same va.
Edwin X Mattneson, grand larceny; Same Va George
Saunders, grand larceny; same vs. Alexander Hag-
porty and AdoIph A. Buckhoitz, grand larceny; Same
va John Miller, receiving stolen goods; Same vs.
Robert jackson aud Henry Norris, peiit larceny
same W. George Whiung and Jane siobbins Violation
Excise law; Same va. Bernard Hogan, assault and
,attery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

James McGarron, who WAS some time slnco charged
before United states Commissioner Osborn with
Ing appropriated TO his own use portion OF pension
,hargo against HIM dismissed yesterday.
United States commissioner Belts whose rosigna-
don rs Clerk the District Court been ted,
Lyman Colonel Belts returns to the practice OF law,
aud will take with him AS managing clerk Mr. Thomas
Alexander, who has been an assistant clerk unuer
HIM since 1861
Germany on charge OF having committed forgery In
Stuttgart, was brought before United states Comus-
sioLcr Kenneth q. Wnit0 yesterday The prisoner
was represented by ex-Juoge A. j. Dttenhosier and
Alter consultation between counsel the hearing
WAS adjourned TO the Sd INST
passionate youth, VINO works In lumber yard
and who gave bis name Bernard y. Hogan aud his
address as No l49 Bank street. was charged with hav
ing, the 25h September last assaulted his aged
mother by striking her on the head with his ccnched
INST. The accused was placed on trial yesterday by
Assistant District Attorney Lyon III Part OF tue
Court oil General Sessions, Judge Gildersleeve pre-
siding The evden Tor the prosecution showed that
ON the evening in question came home in state Of
Intoxcatlon. and being reprimanded committed
tho alleged ASSAULT The prisoner, on his own behalf,
said hc merely pushed her because she was abusing
his vile. The jury iound him guilty. and he
tanced 10 six mont us in the PeniteGtiary.
Samuel Glazer offered himself surety In the mat
ter Tho yacht Ada, which Was recently libelled ny
the government, ana testified 10 owning property OF
which he was lie then charged with
was allowed go his own recognizance and the
snrance OF his counsel that no would appear tor
animation on the day to which adjournment had
been taken He failed TO appear and warrant
Saturday night by Deputy Msrshals Waddsls and
Jones and lodged In Ludlow Street all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
COURT OF APPEALS

A.BANY, y. T., Sept. %, 1873
In the Court OF Appeals, Monday. september 10.
1873 Present. Hon. sanford b. Churcn and asso-
ciales.
No l2a owen Finncr.y, by his guardian. &c, ro-
spondent, va. James IL. pren.ice, sgpeilanL-A,gucd
for respondent
No 10 Lyman A. Bsrdin, respondent, w. William
ID. ovenson Illustrator, nc. appellant Argued
by James Gibson Tor appellant and Martin .. Town
send for respondent
No 90. William Mckay, appellant. va the city Of
BulaIo rcspoudenl-Afgued by John 9. strong Tor
appellant and Frank X Perkinsiior respondent.
No o. Mary A. Harris 81 al, admnisfastls' &c,
appellant vs. Nicholas Uobeihoer, rcspondent.--Ar-
gucd by Frank X. Perkins Tor appellant ana submit
ted Tor respondent.
No OIL Thomas Sims, respondent vs.. Ehas sims,
appeliaut-Argueu by A. q. Rice Tor appellant and
john q. strong Tor respondent Case still on. L.
Motion calendar icr Tuesday. October l.-Nos 5o5,
361, 362, 364 800 and 32f. -
Day ,aiendar for Taesday, october 1.-Nos. l2e,
l27, l2S, rs, 80, 30, gS ana ITO.
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7o4 Ar 81 3o7, o72
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS TROUBLES
The petition oil Franklin II. HuntoOn has been re-
ferrsd TO Register Little; the liabilities amount to
and there are no assets The largest creditors
ere oo ~'am n jackson, sl42s Il; Jarrett Palmer
The schedules Of Joseph A. Hoyt, broker. OF No. A
btics to be about S1 0O largest creditors being
Woershoeisr A. Co., $4,000; J. o. Hsyt, $4,000; q.
Hoyt $1,000 He has no asseta
Andrews Sanford, wholesale dealers in millinery
goods al No. 55S Broadway, are endoavoring CON-
tho dollar Their hublhties amount $780, 600.
Todd Taylor. manufacturing jewellers AZ No. o
John street. have failed. ana yesterday they made
general assignment, Tor the benefit their creditors
10 William I. Williams They were formerly the
employ OF Bishop Rein. and began business May /,
the main Of their failure. Tho liabilities are
estimated at 81 500, ana is thought the assets will
realize about s., 600, mainly In book accouhts.
Patrick NJ. Parke, dealer in wines liquors 81 the
corner OF Grand and Essex Streets made an assign-
ment yesterday TO Moses Mehrbach. He began bust
ness In January, 1873 aud bought MS partner Mr.
Sharkcy, Ia August, 1875; he recently had branch
store at n o. 192 East Broadway.
Aaron Louis made assignment yesterday TO Felix
enthaI, Tor SIS
Patrick Mcintyre, of tho firm Of Mcintyre Tobias,
Wholesale butchers applied TO Register Little ysster-
day for hts discharge from bankruptcy, and the
by n numter Of creditors, who wore allowed Ten Gays
70 aie specifications OF Iheir objection.
the application Of israel a. Barker for his discharge
from bankruptcy camo up before Register Allen yes
terday and as no creditors opposed his petition It
Will DO granted.
There was no opposition on tho part Of tho creditors
before Register Allen Yesterday to the discharge from
bankruptcy OF John I. Ly nch.
Register Fitcn reported favoraby the application
for discharge from bankruptcy OF Abner Baker aud
John Byron Bakor, there being no opposition shs
part OF tho creditors
The creditors OF James Fsttrstch, builder, Of No.
III East rhirtieth street, met yesterday ut tho oco
oil Register Little and elected Louis j. stitch, at
tornsy. oil No 4 Warren street, assignee The sohed-
ues presented showed liabilities 80 the amount OF
&734,000
Alta meeting Of tho creditors of John w stout Az
Brother, produce merchants, OF No. 261 ash ngton
street, held yesterday the oco Dof Register Kctch
UNI, TOUR claims were proved Tor $4,000 ~ John
r. Mann was elected assignee.
A meeting OF the creditors OF Christopher Keyes,
builder, oil Harlem, was held. Schedules were pre-
sentod showing liabilities amounting about 000
and William A. Cummings was elected assignee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
THE COURTS.
Stay Granted Against Receiver of
Samuel Woods Estate.
EXONORATED FROM LIABILITY.
Caught Through an Officers
Simulated Sleep.

On application of Messrs. Chatneld & Ransom,
as counsel. Judge Dononue, of the Supreme Court,
granted or parts yesterday staying all pro-
ceodings on the part OF Frederick Lewis tho coiec-
tor for the estate OF Samuel Wood relation thereto
The order was made in connection with proceedings
TO have the collector punished for contempt OF
In having disobeyed the order OF Judge Daniels, en-
Joining him from interfering with the estate pending
the decision OF motion for his removal II Is also
alleged IN connection with these proceedings that the
bond OF the collector Is irregular The order TO
show cause why the collector should not be pun
Tor conteIApt is roturnable the 9Th inst. There
was also another feature OF the case TO have been
heard Ia tho Surrogates Court yesterday, but II
adjourned TO the 7th inst, when Mr. Simonson, one
81 the executors will be asked to tell all he knows
about books, papers, &C., belonging TO the estate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
DENVER EXTENSION BoNDHOLDERs.

A meeting Of the holders OF Denver extension
bonds aud coupon oersihcatcs Of tho Kansas Pacific
Railroad who havo deposited their securities with
the United States Trust Company, ana who are op-
posed the plan OF reorganization proposed by tho
Jay Gould pool was held yesterday a. room No. ii
the Delaware and Hudson building. Oa motion of l..
IL Meyer resolutions we're unanimously adopted ap-
proving Of Tue course OF Mr. Willard receiver the
Denver road, condemning tue action Of co.Roceiver
Greeley. and recommending that application BIO made
the courts Tor Gresley's removal. committee OF
three appointed to draft plan Of
TO be reported at the next meeting, which will DO
hold on october Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
WIDE AWAKE.

While O1acer Baysr, ofthe Tenth precinct, who had
attended German picnic at one Of the uptown parks
in citizens clothes, on the evening of the Gath OF
August last, was on bis way home through the
Bowery, he a whom lie suspected to be q
pickpockes. He thereupon sat down III steps OF
Buwery store and teigned TO be asleep. A few min
utes later he was approached by the man be in
hopes OF capturing, who shook him on the knee and
told MIN get up, but the officer made reply, and
moment afterward felt the thief attempt 70 steal
hts watch chain. He at seized thief and
took him to tho station house, whore he gave the
name OF Michael Mcmahon, ana his residence as No.
5l5 East sixteenth street. On being arraigned in the
pleaded guilty, and Recorder Hacket sent him to
PvnltenLiary IOr one year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
THE UNION TRUST FORGERY.

Norman G. Martin, alias George Warren, whose
arrest IN ohio and subsequent removal 10 this city
was noticed in Yesterdays HERALD. was arraignod
at tho rombs Police Court yesterday, charged with
completely In tho famous $6i, 225 forgery OF January
1877. Tho evidence Tor the prosecution was not
reauv and adjouf nment was asked obtained on
the strength OF an aidav made by DIR. 8. W. Carney
OF tho New YORK Life Insurance. Company, TO the
effect that informed aud verify believed that
Martin Initiated the negotiation OF tho forged check
on tue Union Trust Company and was the meulu IN
through which tho check obtained and presen ted
Tho case was set down for Thursday At ton A. n.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01

she frequently spoke about II TO her landlady Whom
ner husband was on his way to work on sunday night
he kissed his hand to her aud she went down stairs
ana conversed cheerluiy with RS Stark till halipast
nine O'Clock. IL Is supposed that she did retire
10 bed al that hour as she dressed when discov
cred. The rope with which hanged herself hao
used Tor swing for the children. She had stood upon
chair and tied II securely round her neck and then
kicked the chair from under her causing the body 10
hang about foot above floor. A jury viewed Tho
remains and Coroner Simms will hold the inquest
to-day. No doubt seems he ielt as her mental
alteration at the time she committed the rash act.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
DISCHARGED FROM ARREST.

Some time since John Swanton, Louis Schradt ana
Joseph Flood, three Deputy Collectors OF tho Third
district charged before United States. Commis-
iionsr Shields with criminal negligence In having
allowed ksg OF whiskey to be carried away, from
Illicit still. belonging to one Lyncn. at No. $40
Delaney street, while in their charge After a long
and thorough examination, the government being rep.
resented by Assistant District Fero, and the accused
by exJudge A.. j. Dttenhoefer, the Commissioner
has rendered his decision. In 1t he says :-srhe
evidence conflicting but cannot refrain from
charge OF their duties. and that they should have
used greater with the property Entrusted their
charge, the end that the light lost or
stolen. But the whole testimony raises such rea-
yonable doubt OF The guilt OF the accused that
made under the statute, and the defendants are
therefore DISCHARGED.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
A CARELESS BONDSMAN.

Oscar Spiler who described himself physician
Ind chemist, aged iorty-two years, and as formerly
residing at No. 81 Great Jones street, was arraigned
yesterday by Assistant District Attorney Herring, In
Part OF the Court OF General Sessions the charge
81 perjury From the testimony Of Mr.. John +.
MCGOWAN, clerk OF Judge Bixby's court the accused
went bail for Peter Rufsl committed upon q charge
p assault swearing at the time that he was bail
for any 1ne else. Subsequently t was discovered
that SpiIler was number of other bonds and that
several judgments were against him upon forfeited
recognizanoes. Messrs. Kintzing Il Moulton, coun-
Sci Tor the prisoner, called Spiller witness, and
ne admitted having sworn alleged against him, but
claimed that he had been imposed upon by some I'M
scrupuious lawyers, who induced him to 20 bail.
Counsel that the false swearing neither
wliul corrupt. Judge Gdersleeve charged the
Jury upon tho hw The jury, after two hours' de.
Liberation reported that tney could not agree and
were discharged. Tho prisoner was rcmanded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
CUSTOM HOUSE SEIZURES.

The custops officials seized yesterday ono barrel
Of olive oil on tho bark Germania and 25yt yards Of
silk and wooIlcn shawl and some nandkcrc h,efs
iron a., cmisrans by tho steamship Mosel from
Bremen.
ons set of jewclry was sent to ,hs seizure room
from the Post omoe an attempt having been made 10
send u shroagh the mails.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01

Henrietta Noah, Of No. $50 Bisscksr street. was
charged yesterday by James Conn, deaf mute, Of No.
70 West Seventeenth street, with having stolen his
watch and cham. Dr.. Gallaudst intespretsd for the
complainant, and Judge Morgan locked Hsnristsa up
ior trial
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-01
MERCANTILE MISFORTUNES.

GREAT DECREASE IN THE NUMBER or FAIL
UREs-oNLY THIRTY REPORTED FOR THE PAST
MoNTH-LIABILITIEs, S4, 307, 072.
The record OF failures this city for the month OF
September, herewith presented. is a gratifying
hibit for the commercial communty, it Ia tho
smallest list regards number and the OF liza
bilities Tor year past. There only thirty
failures reported. with aggregate liabilities OF
$4,307,072. This favorable showing Is generally
believed by merchants to DO OF the results
Of tho repeal OF the Bankrupt act The
veleped a practice which is greatly deprecated
by merchants, and which the late Bankrupt law
prevented-preierring certain creditors. or the
twenty-five assignments recorded during tho past
month there were eleven which few creditors
were preferred, leaving In majority OF these cases
no assets Whatever for the general creditors
Compared with the month of September, 1877, the
Of failures for the past month is about fifty
psr less while the aggregate liabilities amount
TO about the same figures
Among the failures reported during the month were
the oxford Iron Company and s. T. Scranton & Co.,
the National Burglar and Theft Insurance Company,
John e. Hoagland & Sons, building materials;
Wheeler, Billings & Co., flour; Joseph Bachman &
Sons, silverware; John Dunbar Co, packing boxes,
and Samuel L. Harris. banker.
LIST FAILURES.
The folio wing is tho list of failures, together with
the assets and liabilities, near be ascer-
tained In eases where Information has refused
or no schedules werc filed estimates made based
N,,oee ~ FIRMS Ass,fx L;nb;y;f;>.
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In the lace OF the FACTS and figures above forth
you make Inis remarkable assertion In your last lot
tes:-"I regard with equal interest all tina depart
mepts Of city government. As General rule, SO
tar known 70 me, the several departmen ts con.
duct their business the interest of economy.
Yours, IN my opinion, Is an exception"
have made illusions comparisons with
other departmental How much truth there your
assertion regarding mine let candid aud the
suts aud rscsrds VI my administration answer. Re-
specially, ALLAN CAMPBELL,
Commissioner OF Public Works.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-23
CRUELTY TO AN ORPHAN BOY.

The managers of the Newark Orphan Asy-
um have begun civil and criminal prosecution against
Mrs James H. Woodward, of Roselle for alleged brutal
treatment to Frederick Harrington, orphan boy who
WAS taken from the asylum by her in May last. When
she took the boy she said she member Of the Pres
byerian Church and wished to make minister OF him
On Thursday Of last week the boy ran away from Mrs
woodward, and on tho following day made his way to
the house of his uncle Mr. Tce in Frelnghuysen-ave
Newark to whom he told pitful story His body was
covered With bruises aud he much emaciated. AT
meeting OF the lady OF the asylum Tuesday
last John A. Miller, r counsel Of the institution
directed TO begin civil aud criminal proceedings
against Mrs Woodward. Several neghDOrs stated that
Mrs woodward abused the boys who were living with
her and that they were in a deplOrable condition. A
warrant issued for the arrest OF Mrs. Woodward
The boy Frederick says that Mrs Woodward had three
orphan boys whom she compelled 10 rise at me- mix
the COWS and do general farm work About month
after he went 20 live with Mrs Woodward she began to
Deat him. and whipped him with the buckleend Of har
ness strap. once he went 10 sleep while milking, for
which he numerically whipped. At another time
he was beaten because he could not unite rope by
which fastened She also beat him frequently
because did not hoe and rake hay fast she
desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-23
ITALY,s CUSTOMs REGULATIONs.

Collector Merritt has received a cOmmuni-
cation from Washington requesting him to make public
a circular issued by the Italian Minister Of Finance,
regard to customs between Italy and the United States
and requiring that and after September l. ali goods
OF whatever origin claiming the applications Of the
ventionsl tariffs. shall be accompanied by certi
hcates setting forth that the goods products
or manufactures of Of the countries admitted
TO the privileges Of the most favored nation or
belong to citizens thereof These certificates must be
Issued either by an Italian Consular officer having iurls
deton in the district Of shipment, by magistrate OF
the place OF shipment IN which case the certificate shall
be authenticated by the Italian Consular officer. For
merchandise directly Imported from the country Of pro-
auction certificate issued by the chief customs officer
81 tho port Of expectation will be sufficient
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-23
PACIFIC MAILS CONDITION.
A RyPORTFD DEFAULT DENIED.

The reported default by the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company in it's July payment to the Panama
Railroad Company, denied yesterday by the officers
OF both companies 1t stated by Mr. Park that the
Pacific Mail Company had promptly met every note 1t
had given and that its balance in bank yesterday was
about SOS 600 OF the four notes given TO the railroad
for $4,000 EACH by one OF the Pacific Mail directors
IL Is stated that two have been paid and the
others renewed sixty days. agreed Of the time they
were given officer Of the steamship company said
Yesterday that the steamship Colon, which sailed on
Wednesday, carried 10 Aspinwall sxty-two eaDn and
seyenty Storage passengers besides freight list 0f
$4,000 The recent salvage suit had been settled by
the companS paying 81 O00 II had been sued for Sl5O
600 Orders have been issued to all the agents Of Pacific
Mail abroad TO prepare their reports, that semaD'
nua statement OF the financial condition of the company
can be given the public by December and every six
months thereafter President Babcock win sail for San
Francisco September J. 10 investigate the condition OF
the cOmpany's affairs at that point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-23
PASSENGERS ARRTRED

FROM HAvRE-By Steamship V7iie dc Parfs-A. coh.,
Jr, Trott C. A. schwezer, Mrs Alice oates servant
NJ. Nesmaeh 4 PecOutal Mr.. Maquez, Mr Bernard ~
II. Haas Champoon, Mr. and Mrs p GelDi Miss r. Ceni
p Gepi, p Aucele A. Nicond, Mr. and Mrs spencer Ma
spepcer, MISS II. Clancy Miss r. Clancy, Mr. Jondnf
Mr. and Mrs T. ]. Curtis and servant, NJ acon MT and
Mrs q. Ruei Mrs Stebeumann I'd three children MAYER
II. KaufmGnn, DR.. A. LgnOt PaDl Lieno Andre Hinsch.
berger Mr. and Mrs TgOsse Mrs B0nfaDt and child David
IODn $. Blum, the Rev. ]. MOnen, r. Haeel Mrs PAULINE
Grave and three daughters Miss NJ yacelot A. Harris and
two sisters MT and Mrs N. We'll aud three children Miss
Block, A. schumacher, OterO ]. Mol and two Children
Mr. Peret, Mr. Geben, f. Philippe Z. McNuy Mr. and MIA
f. BaaY and six children, Miss Rose Penet NJ r. Mrs
NJ Mounet and three children, Mrs e. Ducros child a.
Weber, Mr.. Heard, r. McLane, w. PerzeL r. Fernandez
Mr. and Mrs N r. Smith, J. NJ. Loose, Heyniann Mr
and Mrs ]. B. Marsan, A. Thai Miss Rose Sachs Pan
line Sachs, Mrs. II. ChampOd0t H. sandras r. Lewis j. q
JOhansen
FROM KINGSTON ia, ETC-6y SfeansshfD Aaas--
Mr. aud Mrs JOse de Gaana, ]. NJ Langst0n Mrs. Miller
Mis- JSa DeIgado HenTiqaes the Rev z Nutta D.
dian, d. Carpenter, Mrs. and Miss BFamwe Miss Rose
Pencil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-23
FAST TIME BY CARRIER PIGEONS.

The caTrier-pigeOn race from Scranton, Penn,
came of yesterday. John Van opstal had entered six
carriers, Mr. Bonner ten, Mr.. MumpetOn eight, aud Mr.
Rothmaler one. The birds were 10 have flown on We'd
nesday but owing 10 tho storm they not started.
Yesterday the entire flock started at $40 a. m The
wind was blowing from the northeast and the birds
therefore were obliged 10 fly partly against it. The dis
lance from this city s 149 miles by railroad
and log miles direct line. About 1920 IN. flock
Of twelve pigeons crcliGg about by the East
River Bridge where they separated six recrossng the
river TO NewYork and the others continuing their flight
TO Williamsburg. The New-YOrk birds belonged 10 Mr.
Van Opsta and they alighted their coop at 1922
IN Mr. DOnners birds arrived home two minutes later.
Two other straggers came In at ll:4O and ll:45 the
ninth az 1855 and the other little later The first OF
Mr. MumpetOn's birds arrived at 1925 a. m, aud the
others little later singlJ and in pairs. To-day the
pigeons win be sent 10 TOwanda, whence they Will be
started back 70 this city on Sunday next.