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The New York herald., 1879-02-28
FEDERAL VS.. STATE AUTHORITY.
GRAND JURY OF A UNITED STATES COURT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE HERALD.I


GRAND JURY OF A UNITED STATES COURT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE HERALD.1
DASvILLE. Va. Feb 27 1870
The Grand Jury in the United States District Court
to-day in obedience to Judge Rives' instructions.
brought in indictments against the following State
Judges:- samuel G. Mullins. County Judge of Henry
county; Samuel j. Staples. of Patrick W. H. Ber
nard of franklin; Thomas 7. Boulden. of Charlotte
and j. d. Coles, of Pttsylvania. which all the
judges in this district except two who have the
selection of juries. The charges against those
judges is failure to place coored men juries in
their respective courts thereby depriving them of
their rights in violation of the fourteenth amend
ment. the Civil Rights bill and the various acts of
Congress in reference thereto Judge Riyes nstruc-
tions to the Grand Jury at the opening OF the term
were emphatic and pointed this subject; hence
this esnlt was expected
PROBABLE ACTION OF THE JUDGES.
Three of the indicted judges are here and have al
ready held an informal caucus as to what course
they propose to pursue. They regard this action of
Judge Rvcs as arbitrary outrageous and outside of
all law. They have, of course. come to no definite
conclusion to what to do, but they have deter
mined to act in concert and make it open fight
between the State and federal authorities Governor
Holiday and official members of tho Legislature
have been notified of the action here to-day, and
there is considerable curiosity to know what win be
theiraction 1t is the opinion of some of the judges
that it is best to treat the indictment with contempt
by refusing to appear in answer or plead, which
would force Judge Rives to imprison them. when
they would claim the protection of the State; but
am certain this advice will not prevail.
POPULAR SENTIMENT.
Great excitement exists and knots of excited per-
standing every street corner eagerly dis
cussing the developments. Judge Rives is pretty
freely condemned and his conduct is characterized
as a feeble attempt to awaken prejudices. make
political capital and the waning fortunes of
dying party. However. most of the opinions have
heard expressed are from Judge Rives' political ene
miles,
LEGAL OPINIONS
A large number of lawyers from adjoining counties
here in attendance upon Court. They of diff
ferent shades of political opinions but the general
verdict among the legal fraternity as that Rves has
transcribed his authority and stepped outside the
pale of the law. They say, even admit
ting that these judges have violated the laws Of
Congress. the Grand Jury has right to originate
an action but it must be done by some injured
party and the indictments can be quashed on the
ground that particular individual is alleged to
have been injured. Others contend that if any law
has beon violated by these judges they reachabe
by the State courts for malfeasance in Office and
Judge Rives has no jurisdiction whatever in the
matter
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
A BURGLARS LOAD OF SILVER.

Private Watchman Charles O. Horton. about nina
o'clock last evening. heard noise in the paint ware
house of Wadsworth. Martinez Longman. No.
2O7 Pearl street. He at once notified Officer
John H. Carr. of tho First precinct. who
broke in the door of the building and
found secreted the premises young
man, on whose person was found $ll0 in silver. In
the pockets of an old coat belonging to him, and
found hanging behind the door were $500 more
in silver. The building was then examined. ana
a safe the second floor discovered to-
have been broken into. The outer door had
been unlocked with key. and the inner
door forced off with jimmy. At the New street
police station the prisoner gave his name as James
Brady twenty years Of age of East Thirteenth street.
tobacco stripper by trade. He would not give the
number of his residence. Late last night Mr.
Wadsworth. of the firm above named, WIS.,
tied the station house and recognized the.
silver their property. He said that the-
key of the safe had been stolen about three months
ago and he believed in the building had aided
in the burglary. The safe is said to be old one
and insecure. The firm during the day had some
S70O in silver in 1t. but paid ont about $500. The
money was IN halves and quarters.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
SHERE ALI'S HOPES.

INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL RAsooNoFF-wHAT
He SAYS ABOUT sHERE ALI-PRoMIsEs OF
pRoLoNa1Na THE WAR WITH ENGLAND-AT-
TEMPT TO BR1BE AN AFGHAN ENVOY.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
TAsHKrND, Turkestan. Feb. "a, 1879.
An interview with General Rasgonoff by
the HERALD correspondent elected the fact
that efforts had been made by English agents
to bribe one of the Ameer's ambassadors to
prevent Russia from intervening, Offering
the sum of 100. 600 roubles ($SO, ,OO0), as the
wage OF treason to his master.
THE WAR MUST GO ON.
It was also learned that the Ameer was
received with acclamations by the people
during his progress. and that he firmly re-
iterated his intention of continuing the war.
WHAT MIGHT BE DONE.
It is also asserted that the Afghans have
200 cannon and splendid cavalry, with
which they could destroy the invaders of
their country if they were properly COM
manded. Finally, the General declared that
if Shere Ali should die Yakoob Khan will,
in all probability, continue the war.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
MISS GULICK NONSUITED.

AN ocToGENABIAN INCOMPETENT TO MAKE
MARRIAGE CONTRACT, so THE BRoKEN-HEARTER
DAMsEL HAS SUFFERED NO DAMAGE.
TRENTON, n. j.. Feb. 27. 1879.
In the month of May last sensation caused
in Middlesex county. and more particularly in New
Brunswick, breach OF promise of mar.
riage case in which Mary L. Gulick was
the plaintiff and her blood relation. Peter
II. Gulick, defendant. The former. demure
looking old maid then in her thirty ninth year.
and the latter reputcd to be very wealthy. in his
seventy y-ninth Damages laid at $4,000, and
the case occupied considerable time before Judge
Scudder in the Circuit Court at New Bruns-
wick The result that the jury brought i'll
verdict of $4,000 for the plaintiff. During the pro-
gress of the trial Attorney General stockton VINO
L. Johnson, moved to nonsut. on the ground, that
whereas in this State divorces from the bond or
matrimony may be decreed i'll the parties. or
either of them, at the time OF the marriage
ply sically and mentally impotent and marriages in
such decreed to be invalid from the be-
ginning and void, therefore action can be main-
tanned to damages for breach of promise to
marry, founded on promise made with full knowl-
existed. The plaintiff having testified to
knowledge at the time of the alleged agreement
or promise of incurable impotency, she proved an
agreement promise for the breach OF which thd
law would not give damages.
Judge Scuddcr overruled, and said this was not
legal objection The matter taken to the Supreme
Court and to-day Chief Justice Beasey delivered
the opinion of the Court sustaining the ground
taken by the Attorney General. consequently tina
plaintiff will receive damages and she will be COM
Mr. Stockton offered her counsel ex-senator Winhelda
8 900 to settle the case but it was refused
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
ANGELL SENTENCED.

CHICAGO, Feb. 81 1870
Charles W. Angel. the defaulting Secretary Of the
Pullman Palace Car Company. pleaded guilty this
morning. in the Criminal Court. to two indictments
against him. for larceny baee and embezzlement.
and was sentenced to ten years in the Peni-
tentiary-the full extent of the law. He made no
remark. manifested no emotion. and simply bowed
as the sentence was named. Judge Williams I'm re-
viewing the case spoke of the high social position
occupied by Angel. the enormity Of his offence and
the confidence reposed in him by tho company. and
expressed his belief that the full penalty at least
was deserved
by Angclls own request he will he taken to the
Joliet pcntcntary to-mo rrow. instead of next week,
as was intended. George NJ. Pullman visited Angel
tonight and had two hours talk with him, but re-
fuses to state its purport.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28

circular from Mr.. James McHenry announces that
his meeting concerning an arrangement between the
Erie and the Atlantic and Great Western railways will
be held in the first week IN March.
MEXICO ENGLAND.
The London correspondent of the Manchester
Guardian ys:-'Mexico is negotiating for the re-
sumption of diplomatic relations with England. In
order TO conciiate the English bondholders she will
offer to pay slight interest her external debt.
GENERAL MARTINEZ cAMPos.
The Daily Ne,cs despatch from Madrid says Captain
General Campos advocates tariff reforms to develop
trade between Cuba and the United States and
the repeal of the sugar duties Should the
Council on Saturday approve these reforms
and his general policy in regard to Cuba he will pro-
badly return to Havana. Other advices to in
dictate that General Campos will remain in Spain.
VATICAN.
The Standards Rome despatch ays:-"Dr. New
was not offered Cardnalate. Probably some
friendly ntimation of the Popes intention to make
such offer reached London, but offer made.
and therefore there have been refusal. con-
sstory will be held on Friday. There will be no pub
lie aocution then. but another consistory will be
held about Easter, when twelve Cardinals will be
named. These will probably be six Italians and six
foreigners.
NEW RUSSIAN CIRCULAR.
mention is made OF q new Russian Cir
cular to the Powers. calling their attention
to questions still pending in connection with
the Treaty of Berlin In the circular. it is said. Rus
sa suggests that the Powers devise to obviate
the difficulties likely to arise from the clause per-
mitting the Turks to occupy the Balkans. and
urges that dehnitiye government for Rou-
mcia be established before Russian evacua-
ton. Russia also points to the necessity Of
Fastening the settlement of the frontiers Of
the Dobrudscha and refers other matters still in
controversy The correspondent says if the circular
is intended to hasten settlement OF the pending
questions it is likely to be successful. but if in
tended to excuse the prolongation Of the Russian
occupation scarcely single Power will accept the
excuse.
CAN'T POSSIBLY VIM.
Weston arrived at Reading at quarter past two
yesterday afternoon. having walked 1014 miles and
being eighty-fve miles in He arrived at
Windsor at ten minutes to eight last evening having
then walked 1885 miles, and being eighty-nine be-
hind his time table,
NOT THE PLAGUE AFTER ALL.
The footman at st. Petersburg who was on
Wednesday supposed to have been attacked with the
plague and who with forty eight of his associates
was isolated in consequence, proves to be afflicted
with o very ordinary disease.
CABLE NOTES.
The United States frgate Constitution will 60 into
dock and repair in the Royal Arsenal at Lisbon.
Messrs. Evans. Davies & Co.. owners Of the extern
sive Lilydale Collieres at Hanley. have suspended
payment.
Cardinal Filippo Guidi Bishop Of Palestrina is
very i'll at Rome.
Athousand persons are idle at Macclesfeld because
Of the strike in the Globe Cotton Spinning Mills.
There is a strike of sailors at Glasgow.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
OSWEGO'S COUNTY TREASURER.
DEFICIT OF ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS-DID HE DIVIDE?
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1


THOUSAND DoLLARs-D1D HE DIvIDEp
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
OswEeo. Feb. a. 1879
The aggregate amount Of the discrepancies in tho
accounts OF the late Luther H. Conklin. treasurer
OF Oswego county. has just been ascertained to be
S11LS67 g.. immediately after his death in Decem-
ber last, which occurred under circumstances that
led to the common belief that it suicidal. ex
animation OF his books begun under the direction
of the Board Of Supervisors. Mr.. Conklin had been
County Treasurer tor twenty-one successive years.
or seven terms Of three years each. He had always
been highly esteemed official and as citizen,
and the wholesale appropriation Of public moneys
munity
AMOUNT THE pRFIcIr.
Tho expert who has laid bare his defalcations
makes the following statement of the balances that
term $l.s72 %; second term. 800 As; third term
$2l147 6S fourth term. $3.919 S5; fifth term,
ss.6l3 AS sixth term. s22.497 S.; seventh term.
$49467 A. Total. Sll1.s67 ST. How Treasurer
GOnA 'nsed Put to his
being discovered Is hardly satisfactorily explained
One reason was that implicit confidence placed
in his reports which were passed upon in routine
form, without undergoing examination The defa-
cation is said to have probably arisen through Conk
Inns transactions with the State tax. He charged
himself with the whole of the tax. but only credited
himself with that portion which was paid out
which amount. i'll no case, was equal to
the levy or in other words, the expenditures did
not amount to the sum levied. and Conklin made
away with the difference. 1t is darky limited that
Conklin did not convert all the proceeds to his
sonal use, but that he merely picking the fnan
cial chestnuts out Of the fire for the republican ring
that this phase OF the scandal will also be investi
gated.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. Feb Isl A. NJ. }
Indications.
For New England, generally clear and continued
cold weather, light northwesterly winds. becoming
variable during the day and slight rise followed by
slowly falling barometer.
For the Middle States. winds shifting to cast and
south. with partly cloudy weather. and during the
day slowly falling barometer and slowly rising tenn
peraturo-
The lower Mississippi River will fall slowly.
Cautionary ofi-shore signals continue at Sandy
Hook, Barnegat Atlantic city. Cape May. Kitty
Hawk, Cape Hattoras, Cape Lookout. Macon. VIII
mington, Smithville, Savannah and Charleston.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
GERMANY AND SAMOA.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 81, 1879.
Advices from Samoa per the steamship Zealandia.
state that General Bartlett informed. January 2
that with regard to fixing his status with the govern
ment nothing could bc done definitely until after the
treaty with Germany had been concluded. which
then in of negotiation with the German Con-
sui There two German men.of-war in port. the
Ariadne and Albatross. Another. tho Bismarck. is
expected within month. II the treaty fails to be
concluded Captain Won Werner Will most likely pro-
claim against Samoa. He will have at his disposal
three en-of-war and GOO men. Meantime American
manof-war belonging to the United States within q
hnu miles.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
A CORPSE IN A TRUNK.

BosroN Feb ~, 1879
About o quarter TO fvc o'clock this afternoon
Michael Daily, while at work on Western avenue
about two miles outside of the city OF
Lynn, found a trunk from which human
hand protrudcd. The trunk tied with n large
woollen string. On opening II n horrible sight
presented, being that of the body of young woman
about twenty four years of age. nude with the
and legs twisted and distorted and the cut on
The trunk also contained dtwochanpagne bottles and
several bricks. An autopsy was held. II was the.
opinion OF the doctors that the woman had been
dead two or three days. Up to midnight no clew To
the mystery has been obtained. The body has not
been identified.
A POSSIBLE 1DESTIFIcArloN
Miss Laura Tced OF Franklin, Mass. has been miss
ing since the 2ls ns and although her age does not
correspond with that of the girl found In trunk ut
Lynn to-day she was fully developed and might DO
mistaken for woman of twenty-four years. The
description of Miss Tcod, given by superintendent
Adams of the Boston police answers the description
Of the murdered girl.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
RACING IN ENGLAND.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, Feb. ~, 1879.

PosTpoNEAfENT OF THE sANDowN FIRST SPRING
MEETING UNTIL NEXT WEEK.
LONDON. Feb. ~. 1879.
The Sandown first spring meeting. which was to
have begun to-day at sandown Park. was by reason
of heavy fall of snow postponed until Tuesday and
Wednesday, March and 8. The most important
event. the Sandown Grand Prize. dash of two and .
half miles ten hurdles. will take place tho
second day This ias of the hardest winters
ever Known for outdoor sports nearly every meeting
announced having to be postponed
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
ANOTHER WORTHLESS BRIDGE.

WII.MISGToN, H., Feb. 81, 1879.
span l1O feet long. OF the iron bridge of the Cht-
cago and Alton Railroad at this place gave way thiA
morning as a train of empty coal cars was passing
over it, and three precipitated into the
Kankakee River distance of over thirty feet. Tho
bridge is of the Howe truss pattern. Other sections
of it were injured the total loss amounting to sew
eral thousand dollars. Nobody was injured. 1t ID
supposed that the keen frosts had affected the pom
derous castings. Trains will temporarily run over
another branch of the road and delay will
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
CANADA'S CUSTOMS DUTIES.

OTTAWA. Feb. "a, 1879.
deputation of members of Parliament. headed by
DR.. Eortin. waited ON tho Minister of Finance to-
day and asked that the duties on moasses
and tea be greatly reduced In reply. Mr. Tilly said
he would consider the application favoraby. and II
the finances would permit the will be glad
place tea and coffee the tree list The deputation
was given to understand that the duties tea and
inolasses would be reduced and that with view to
encouraging trade with Japan duty on tea would be
m aaie AL yalorem.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
CANADIAN DUTY ON GRAIN.

MONTREAL. Quebec, Feb. "a, 1872
A petition to Parliament praying that no duty bc
imposed on American grain imported into the Do
minion is being extensively signed here by shippers
of brain inland and ocean carriers and dealers M
thew ,uainta that the export trade of this city
would otherwise be seriously interfercd with well
aa tra,e noneraly.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
FLOODS IN THE NORTHWEST.

[Dy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BISMARCK. ID. T.. Feb. "a. 1879.
The Big Horn. Tongue and Yellowstone rivers arc
oil rising rapidly and breaking up. prevailing
warm rain on the Yellowstone. with immense guam
titles OF melted snow is likely to cause unprcce-
dented crush of ice in the Missouri. although the
ice at this point Is four feet thick. The North
ern Pacific track and twelve steamboats, will be in
n q. .ag....l
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
LOSS OF THE SHIP ADRIATIC.

FoRTY-Two PERSONS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN
DROWNED.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Feb. 81, 1879.
A despatch from Dunkirk about the
breaking up of the British ship Adriatic,
which stranded near that place on Febru-
ary 16, while on the passage from Pabellon
de Plea, says there were forty-nine persons
on the ship at the time she broke up. only
seven of whom are known to be saved.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
ARCHBISHOP PURCELL.
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEhALD.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. Feb q. 1879.
The resignation Of Archbishop Purcell was
prompted by his financial embarrassments, though,
he has long contemplated the step. In fact.
he rendered his resignation in person to
Pope Plus TX. twenty years ago. but the
Pope declined accepting it. saying. They only who
persevere to the end are worthy of the crown Tho
Catholic community here is greatly excited over the
Archbishops failure. especially the German portion
of it, and the venerable prelate is worried almost to
death by the calamity that has overtaken him.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
BUFFALO POLO CLUB.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THIS HERALp.1

[DY TELEGRAPH TO tbs HERALpl
BUFFALO. N. Y, Feb. n, 1879.
Al the annual meeting of the Buffalo Polo Club to-
night the following named officers were elected for
the ensuing year
president--Jamcs N. Scatchcrd, Jr.
Vice President Charles II. Williams.
Treasurer-Dr. ii. Il. Hopkins
Secretary--Thomas Cary.
Executive Committce--Dr. Charles Cary. L. u.
Rurnsey, John ii. Cowing and Bronson Rumsey. Jr.
Eight new members were elected, and the active
players will now number eighteen.
The report of ii. H. Hopkins, treasurer, shows the
club to be in high state of prosperity and active
preparations are being made for the coming cam
paign.
James Wall. superintendent of the clubs stables.
will leave i'm day for san Antonio. Texas. for
the purpose of purchasing thifty-ive of the best
ponies to be found. This will augment the stud to
nifty head and will be enough for the requirements
OF the club during the coming season.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
PROFESSOR MoRpEcA1 YARNELL.

Professor Mordecai Yarnell. of the Naval OBSERVE
tory at Washington, died suddenly of apoplexy last
night at halfpast O'Clock, at his residence in
Georgetown ID. q. He was sixty-two years Of age.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
PRICES OF COAL.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 81. 1879.
At meeting of the Schuylkin coal operators. held
here this afternoon, it agreed to adhere firmly
to the following prices for the coming month. and
the circular for line and city trade will be issued
follows Broken, 81; egg, 81 Is; stove and small
ditto, 50 25; chestnut. 81.
These figures are for whiteash coal at Schuylkiu
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
A FATAL AVALANCHE.

LOSS OF TwENTY-oNE LIVES
[DY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
VIENNA, Feb. %, 1879
An avalanche near Marburg' killed twenty
one persons and destroyed nine houses.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
AN EFFECTuAL WORM MEDICINE E.-BRowN'N
vKRNlruGK CoNrIrs WORN LozkNGKs % cents per

CHAMOMILE BLOOD AND LIVER PILLS lDlS..
Chambers dyspepsia heartburn dizziness oppres-
Vc breathing costvcnes sick headache pains In back
shoulders scrofulous and syphitic tants kidney alice
tons. nervous debility impurities OF the blood coated
aud build broken constitutions 70 centss
all druggists Principal depot, 40 West saith St
IL YOU WANT To CURE A COUGH USE DR.
BULBS CouGH SyRuP the reliable remedy Price 20 cents
."rHiEE BALL" Is THE TRADE MARK ON
packages for best quality WASHING CRysrAt and BALe
BLUR Don't the price OF the best Tor inferior quat1
Try BLUkpISK, the best laundry blue
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
OBITUARY.
JAMES Z. SAWYER.

James E Sawyer died at Dover. n H.. yesterday.
aged eighty years. He the whig candidate for
Governor the second Mayor of Dover. Represents
tive for eleven years. and held other offices undeR
the United States and State governments.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
THE FISHERY AWARD.

OTTAWA, Ont, Fob. "a, 1879.
In the House of Commons to-day Sir John A.
Macdonald. replying to an inquiry. said portion
of the fishery award had been apart for the bene
nt OF Prince Edward Island tor amy other portion
Of the Dominion.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
PRINCE KRAPOTKINE.

Prince Krapotkine. Governor of Charkoh. Russia
who was shot by unknown assassin while return,
ing from ball the night of the 21st inst. died st.
Charkof yesterday of his wounds.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
GOVERNOR NICHOLAS RESIGNATION

New ORLEANS. Feb 27, 1879.
The Times of tomorrow will publish the follow
ing:
'There was a rumor the streets yesterday to the
effect that Governor Nichols about to resign.
The causes which will induce him ~ take this i'm
portant step not stated"
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twentyfour hours. in COM
parison with the corresponding date of last year as
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts pharmacy,
HERALD Building No. 2is broadway
The New York herald., 1879-02-28

THE WORST FEARS CONFIRMED.
lBY CABLE no THE HERALp.l
LONDON. Feb. 49, 1879.
Lloyds' telegram from Dunkirk confirms the re-
port that forty-two of the men on the ship Adri-
attic when she broke up were lost. Among the
drowned are the mate OF the Ariatic and the agent
OF the Independence Salvage Company. Of Liverpool.
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
EUROPE.

IN ster the of 10 UU persons who
been adv a. claim property and money l7c
Post free, Is I'd DUUGAL a CO., 22J strand LondssA
The New York herald., 1879-02-28
GRAND DUKE wIATcHEsLAv.

The Grand Duke Wiatcheslav youngest child On
the Grand Duke Constantine and nephew OF the
Car, died st. Petersburg yesterday, aged scven-
teen.