davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
d SLATEs CONTEST FOE a FORTUNE.

A RICHMOND ESTATE SUED FOR by A CoLoRED
wOMAN-sHE Is GIVEN SHARE OF HE
PROPERTY.
RICHMOND, Va, July S.-The long contested
case known a. the George Case" which has been IN
litigation in this city since 1862 brought to close
to-day by a promise decree in the Chancefy
Court. The facts I'm the case are briefly these
William o. George, wealthy citizen OF Richmond,
died in 500 ncsate. Soon after Lee George, mu-
atO. living at Philadelphia, came 10 Richmond and put
IN a claim for the property behalf OF his mother, Sis
ter and himsef-former slaves OF the deccased-who
were North before the The claim was based
upon an allegation that William o. George mad been
married the mother in Philadelphia short time be
fore his death The Richmond Georges (brotber and
sister ucpheWs and neces Of the deceased) contested
The first Trial OF the resulted Ia verdict Tor the
Richmond heirs but decision OF the lower court
reversed by the supreme Court. ln the second anu
third trials the jury failed to agree. The fourth con-
test WAS fixed for the 1t OF OcODcr next.
It having been decided TO compromise the matter,
Judge Fltznugn, OF tine Chaucery Court, to-day eN-
pressed opinion that after three trials without re-
suit Court could its discretion set ASIDE the
issue and proceed to decide the without tie aid OF
Jury. This Court dd, aud thereupon ordered ana
dScreed that there had never been any marriage
soemuiBtd between the deceased and Caroline GrOfge
tine slayc and that the Richmond claimants as
tbe heirs entitled To the cs ae but ~ tue
consent OF the heirs 10 further ordered ana de-
creed that the Pnade pha claimants he former slaves
az tho deceaseHD receive one-four OF the net proceeds
o me funds bank and in the hands Of the receiver To
tha ars pf IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
THE TWO FAIRS IN AUSTRALIA.

THE TINE Up TO WHICH GOODS WILL BIZ RECEIVED
Exhibitors TO FORWARD AT THEIR owN ~
PENsE
WASHINGTON, July S.-Dr. Cox, the Secretary
Of the American Department OF the Australian Exh-
5itions has repuOshed the atons for the conduct
Of the sydney Exhibition. He states that 1t has beeh
decided sydney that exhibits VIII be received up 70
the closing In March, 1880 nd II will be arrangd win
the Victoria Commission 10 have them sent on IN time
for the opening the Melbourne Exhibition IN that year.
The United States Commission assumes no direction
whtteyer of the movement Of goOGs either 20 or from
Australia II yesed that goods should be- strongly
boxed, distinctly marked and shipped according 10
carefully prepared invoices OF which copies should 20
preserved by the Shippers and ~ Least two copies IA
every instance be furnished the United States Com-
mission. Further Information can be obtained nom DE-
I.N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
REAL ESTATE DECISION.

Abraham Wood died in December, 1868,
leaving lfc-estate IN some property which he owned
III common with Samuel Wood to the said Samuel Wood.
with a remainder 10 Samuel A. Wood. Samuel Wood
died in March, 1878. leaving unpaid the taxes on the
property for 1879. 1876 and 1877. Samuel A. Wood
brought an action the Supreme Court Spec al Term,
against the executors OF samuel Wood asking that 80
much Of half Of the real estate OF which samuel
wood seiZ,u during his lifetime might he neces-
-ary pay these be sOt and tue proceeds de-
voted 10 the payment thereof. Judge Van Brunt de-
cIded yesterday that Samuel Wood IN his lifetime
should have paid these taxes, and Wncu tho estate
descended the remainder man should lave been
enabled 10 his tide freed from tue lien hereoi and
hardship that he should be allowed as soon as
possible 10 remove this cloud upon mis- ttc. The PLAIN
u Is entitled to judgment Of sale demanded IN the
cumplaNnL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
SHEEP Exp0Rr4TI01 At BOSTON

BosToY, July S.-To-morrow's AdUertiSer
will contain the following: The dispatch from England
stating that 800 sheep which arrived in the steamship
Bu garia from Boston were slaughtered at Liverpool
because infected with the mouth and foot disease Will
probably have effect on shipments from tina port.
This disease has never before appeared IN ship
ments Of American sheep, but II has been antcl-
mated The OF the animals affected by II Is not IN
ur0us but disease CJnla GUS, and f9tal II al
lowed To ran unchecked. Shipments of sheep nave
been largely increased OF late The Victoria which salS
to-day gthl VIII take 900 head and ~ not be-
leyed mat the action OF tns English authorities VIII
disturb bust even temporarily. Most OF tue sueep
that nave sent over have been slaughtered soon
after landing aud instead OF being transferred alive
through The country the have hoen d-trib-
uted shippers viii not probably suffer much loss, IS
The meat can safely 20 into market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
CAROLINE 4. MERRILLs WILL.

The counsel for George Merrill, the prin-
cipal contestant OF the win OF Caroline \. Merrill made
q motion few weeks ago before Judge Lawrence, in
Supreme Court, Chambers to have tie principal issues
in the ease tried By jury. One OF the objections made
by the counsel tor Cardinal Nee okay and the other de-
feuaans was that many months mad already been spent
in collecting testimony in the Snrrogac's Court, and
that Tat WAS proper place for trying such questions
Judge Lawrence N hi, decision rendered yesterday
says {" TINS motion should be denied In case Of an
equitable nature, awarding OF issues Of fact for trial by
Jury wholly I'm the discretion o. the Court and Is
mater or right. In of the position Of the pro
crtdugs in the SurrOgatc's Court disclosed by The
papers DO not think II would be wise exercise OF
discretion tO award issue in this case. II when the
cause for trial the Special Term the Justice
holding hat term desires the ald OF jury, II Will De IN
his power to make such order"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
THE COURTS.
REQUEST TO THE HOME FOR The BLIND.
An action brought in the Supreme Court,

REQUEST TO THE HOME FOR HE BLIND.
An action brought in the Supreme Court,
Special rerm 10 construc provision II tie Wi o.
Ernest L. McCacxn, yesterday decided ny Judse van
BUut, presents interesting points concerning Drlu's
40 benevolent institutions TIE tcsta!or gave $4,000
In trust TO Bis executors, 20 ply the Interest To the
Ncw-York Home for the Blind Of 40. 2lo West Four
teenth-st, long that instution shall maintain
and for william Gordon an inmate OF tlit IT.
stiiUtion" IL be maintained and cared for untiI
his death by that instimton the $4,000 given to
IL absolutely The viii further provided that the So
ciety ceased to exist to maintain nstitution
suitable for the Of tho blind during the lie OF ill
lam Gordon" the income OF he 1872 900 to be paid
Ito any other society that will maintain and for
William Gordon, and which he may select" and the
principal TO D. paid A" to such society SHAH at
the death Of William Gordon be supporting and main
tanning him"
William Gordon was expelled from the Asylum No.
90 West Tourtccutb-,t IN October 1877 refusal To
cmuy with some Of The rules, and uar since roiuset 10
become inmate Of the house. On August %, 1873,
when lie became acquainted The contents OF The
Will he selected 81. JosephS Home as the Institution
~ Tor him, and has since been maintained 10y it.
In MAY, 1872 year AFTER the will admitted -
probate the society Tor ne Relief Of destitute Bind
was conducted, Informed Mr. GORDON thai they were
ready 10 care Tor lln al me Institution duhE NE ne IN
conformity with the rCGuIr, nj, us Of The viii. Judge
Van Brun IN his decision tnat IL Is clear that he
crtv than he society for the Relief ~ the best
Blind any share interest ire rgaey 81
gu, stIOu that Mr. GORDON hss right under
o. any part II the legacy or income th reUi
10 aite the designation az the society TO which ~
should be- paid. As 10 he question whether TIE eSacy
has lapsci because Mr. Gordon 81 tn death of The tes
ttOr be maintained ana cared Tor ny the So
~ for the Relief Of the Destitute Bind, the Judge
lds tuat 10 the " manifest intention Ui thc cstaiur
$50 900 to this society upon condition that they
csud nttI1 for Mr.. Gordon during his life :;
the society, after Ocing informed Ot the legacy had the
ONION to accept ami perform the conditions imposed,
reject It, The soceI had given notice TO hr. Gordon
chat Ihey accepted the legacy and mis- rem al 10 be
maintained by tAem could not be held 20 be breach OF
the condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
A CHIEF-ENGINEERs RESPONSIBILITY.

john C. Campbell, formerly Chief-Engineer
OF the Department of Public Works, discharged by
Commissioner Allan Campbell because Of the formers
alleged negligence the construction OF the Fortrsec-
ond Street Tunnel the fall OF which killed several per-
sons j. G. Campbell obtained writ Of certiorari for
The review by the supreme Court OF the Commissioners
action. Judge Lawrence in the Supreme Court, Special
Term, decided yesterday that II could not now be
claimed by the discharged officer mat the alleged want
OF care IN relation TO work that DC was legally
bound to execute or supervise, as he hod assumed the
responsibility of caring for it. There evidence 10
saUw want OF professional skill and care on the part
the relat0r in regard matters over which he had as
sumed control and SUPERVISION TINS was sufficient
ground tor removal, the Judge would not sumo 10
reverse the Commissioners decision. The writ WAS
therefore dismigstd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
cALENnAH- rHfa DAY.

SUPREME COURT CHANNELS Potter Court opers Al,
o. 98 ia. li7 80 l51 10, ijs los. III, u.s. Isl =
S9 lJl 1872 49, 1876 2D3 2I4 ZOJ sp cai calendar u al
scssmeuf cases VII a-O q called.
~pFCIAL TElN-DonoIue. J.-Coart opens AZ 1870 a m -
10 uir calendar.
SuPEluoR CoURT-sFgcIAL TRgM-FreedInan, J.-Cogrt
opens AZ ~ Mo day c1.u'ar
COMMON PLEAs-sTECAL ~ IN Larremore J-C0uft o4U.
at lO.3U ~. M y o daY calendar
GENERAL ~R-sl0Ns-PAer Lowing J.-The People act
EtLar Sh1ughuessy, homicide; George Cutler rJbbarg
Domiucs Iafore hcinitioe Timothy Wssnan. r8blr ~
Jacob GuuihcT lai1uinUs assault ana battery; John
Henry Walters burglary JOrn Richter, J.mt. Ciat HI
man saternc grand larceny Thomas Mullen. larceny nun
pcrsou Fflnc, Rudolph forgery Hottie sherwood an
-mrQc Cahs1ne BOssciman GlsOtGery house Robert
l.. as, grand ldrCenp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
RAILROAD ANNUAL REPORTS.
WORK OF THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE.

Nbkk bE HE ASSEMBLE COAhIi nm
DISCREPANCIES IN FiNATCIAL REPORTS or Ih
ERIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. KINDS OF FLOATING
DgBT-FREiGuT OF The NEwYoRE CENTRAL
The Assembly Com uttc1 on Determinations in
railroad rates resumed lis investigation yesterday
occupying ,hc room Of the Genera. Term of the HG-
preme Court IN he new Court House. Testimony
was heard from james II. Rui,er general tEaill'
MANAGER OF the Now-YorS Central Railroad, ON lh'
amount oi frcigh; carried by that road; and nom
George 7. Bilch formerly in the employ OF the Inc
Railway, on the annual financial reports OF that
company. Mr.. Bllch showed that there was a cis-
crepancy of over million dollars yearly between
the annual reports t. the state Engineer aud those
of President Jswett 10 the stockholders arising out
OF different Interpretation OF the term floating
debt" Simon sterne appeared for the Chamber OF
Commerce, Chauucey NJ Depew for the Ne"-lork
Central, aud cx-Judgo ShIpman for the Erie
Railway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
SEQUEL TO A CLANDEsTINE MARRIAGE.

The report of the referee In the SUIT OF
Emma Adele Everett for an absolute divorce from
Charles Frederick Everett confirmed by Judge Bar
nard In Brooklyn, YESTERDAY and decree granted
to the plaintiff The plaintiff being under age, the suit
was brought by her guardian, Ehz, Il. Westersld The
plaintiff nineteen years age and lives in the family
OF Cornelius WesterHed. az 296 WdshingtDn-aye.,
BrOOklyn. In 1877 she was married candestmely to
Charles Frederick Everett at Edgewater staten Island
but they never lived together the young lady returning
70 her friends who upon learning Of tho marriage, per
suaded her to listen 10 her husbands mpOrtunueS
To live with him. In the meantime IL learned that
Everett was intimate with woman living in Il boarding
hOuse In this ety. aud suit tor divorces begun, WIN
the result recorded above. Vale giving testimony be
fore the referee, the alnth attended by phys
iciau. as she was under great nervous Excitement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
a ST4TE ROOF or LOCAL DEBTS

TIE INGENIOUS IDEA WHICH CALLED CoNyES-
TON OP CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS TOGETHER
HARTFORD, Conn, July 9.-An informal
meeting was held IN MIDI to-day. which at
tended by about scycnty-fye persons. composed o.
Mayors OF Cities officers o. towns, etc, ~ Connecticut
\ scheme was proposed have Connecticut issue It's
own per cent the amount OF the total OF
the funded debts NJ the Cities towns aud counties of TIA
State To take bonds or those municipalities ~ d)
as collateral ana making sinking fund Of the dl1rr-
euce.. Resolutions 10 have q committee appointed %
suca cgslai0n favored By the delegates
from only Que town, aud they indefinitely post
lOucd Tie meeting then adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10

no one who experienced the mseries OF the Old
stage transit crudgcs the money. The roufe trom
the North to the Springs Is by way OF II: Louis or
Memphis TO Little Rock. thence siXtv-ive miles
to ,lvern, ON the st. Louis, Iron Mountain aud
Southern Railroad, and thence by the narrow
gauge II is said that the builder of the pony ral-
road was moved 60 undertake the enterprise by
having his own rheumatic Joints Tackcd IN the old
stage journey, and that he now TeapS his reward IN
% profit Of $4,000 year as well as the blessings o.
trIvcIIers-the latter somewhat tempered by re-
Il Utions on the 10 cents mile fare. 4. VS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10

An old pioneer, who was something OF Il
fatnii-t, lived a region infested Nv Indians. He
always took his Gun with him. and once, finding That
Of ms family had taken 10 ont, he would not 20
vi lOu A. Hts friends rallied EIn, saying that there
danger OF the Indians, as he would not de TIL
his time came, anyhow Yes said he but suppose
4 was 10 meet an Indian, au0 his time was come, II
wouldn't do not 10 have my gun"
Mistress Ito new cook: " Now, Sarah, re-
member II you strictly honest aud economical In
your marketing Will give yOu lew shIliings extra per
month" New cook: " Thank You ma'am VIII think
Is over, aud lot you know IN the evening W-l Funny
Folks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10

sessmcgis vacated. Carter ir agt cr,,
a. paiHbh. BiCln aef lIclIf Ih Iir H8.ter0I 80 u
Bo' ds pryycf. T"rny a2t Wclsy.-3Ogrn giaH,,t p
WolU ~ Lakrr.-O Tcrr -Iau,d. ~
By judge Van HH.-rI.- Npigs agr T0ttfu. f-t....,
eri. Hapicosach; Wehe agt B4yiaH.r. -OrIe.' .'ala
isEe ag flN r~ ID e'ytT afi Wade. H.
H. the matter 90 AbriicitI1I denied &c. -s -.
dum Diossf ?g Motion for stay Csusd. Ga .tt
ter ~ Rld Decree siluHu. TIE People ag Ly.
Report %. referee cpnIll med sn' n ,wliardIn
Marine G0Vrt-f bdWbers-By Judge S.rr,n
R7rpucvcr DucIlenfe'd-HO 20 yacae .-far -
res, anlourhoi 20 TIE lIt 81 Jolly at - with m ~ a
either parY addit ahldayit- lin. R
asl. GaTty- MOtluU granted " do COSTS
GOODWIN MOTION granted with unless terms n or..
compiled with HorItz agi. PicuaN sklUr.er ,tiI
Me lmaga agt. Talmau-Order granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
A SCHEME FOR CABLE TOWING.

PHILADELPHIA, July S.-A meeting called
by the Maritime Exchange AZ The request OF Colonel
NGcomb and Colonel Ludlam, OF The Uuited states m
gineers Department, held to-day. TO consider M
Application when has been made 10 the War Depart
mcnt for permission TO lay wire cable 10 the Dea u
the Delaware River between Philadelphia and Borden
town, " j. 10 be used for towing purposes on tte h
iau system The general opinion OF the business nen
present a. that Il would Do undesirable 10 lay sncu
cable, rs 10 would bv bindraloe 70 nav sali3'' '0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10

aud j. 4. Cnhoou are ordered to the Vandaa, at New
Bedford Mass: Cadet Nldshipnen A. Il. Clements j.
n Bsp D. T. Mencfep and ]. a. Mudd 20 the Alaska, ut
Mtrp Istund; Cadet Midshipmen IT, l. Read ". ~
Grahlu, G. G. Marsh Harry WIke aud W. y sears arc
ordered iu rc Marion 40 Portsmouth, n. H., aud sur
~. n !. H. kidirr to she Stduush Oa ncr arrival at
prsypcet0A II, MISS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10

The ChicGqo Inter Ocean says The NEW YORK
YKmusE's Bourbon Ballads. most trilhg PnIss
eul tbrtsts that have ever Appeared ln hnss ~, e,
and adds thar they are the work Of W. A. CrOnu oI
keW-Yurk We observe that the Democratic press = Do
pleased VI IA Them but otherwise 1heS nav con- Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
PlSSENGERS E0R Europe.

The steamship Republic, Of the White Star
Line the sesa OF the Hamburg Line, and tie Greece
of the National Line VII s1 Tor Europe TODAY Tie
Algeria sailed yestCrlly, and also the Sch'cdam
Among tne passengers on tie slesa is the Rev a. C.
Holiness on the Republic. Dr. W. 4 Bell and DIT. IA
Harris. The following are fhc mpiote lists:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
pEc1sIoN IN THE CONFERENCE.-THE CASE

Ex-Judgc Barbour as Referee In the action
TO have the divorce Ruth Cooper against Isaac z
Cooper set aside on the ground Of fraud reported IN
favor OF the granting OF the application The suit grew
ont OF the notorious COOTerMarsha suit I'm which Mrs
Cooper put claims dover h. the estate OF the
ste Iohn L. Marshall, ~ his widow IL found by
the Referee that the divorce between Mr. aud Mrs.
Cooper was obtained by collision with Mr.. Marshall,
Mr. Cooper acknowledging the manner in which the
scheme was carried Judge Lawrence Yesterday, IN
Supreme Court, Chambers, affirmed the conclusions
the Referee. lie SAYS that impartial person could
have q doubt on the evidence that the collision and
fraud had been established.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
NAVY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Lieutenant Karl
Rohrer IL detached from the Constitution and granted
three months leave. Master j. NJ Roper Is ordered TO
the Minnesota, at How-York Ensign @. C. Rogers aud
Cadet Midshipmen ii. J. Robinson, Thomas 5Howden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
ARMY ORDERS

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Frst Lieutenant j.
g. Davenport. 9th Cavalry, now leave OF absence.
viii report for temporary duty TO Major r. ~ scott IN
this city. who has charge OF the publication Of The OFF,
Cial records o! the Rebellion. Leave for year,
surgeons certificate disability. with permission 10
beyond the sea- granted Chaplain NJ :. Gonzales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
THE REDUCTION or CUBAN TAXES.

HAVANA, JAY S.-The news from SPAN oil
the reduction OF direct IS received win great Joy.
s,ec,,liy b, the planters. Commissions OF municipal
and provincial deputies. merchants aud planters nave
caiIei urou aud congratulated General BaneO ON no
success oil MS efforts IA bringing about the reduction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10

Scene-Mining village. Free Church minis
Ger (at miners doom Is James at home, Mrs Br0wnp
Mrs b.: "No, sir; he's ava tae the toOn The day"
Minister am sorry for that. because / wanted 10
tell him nat he's been appointed deacon" Mrs b.;
"a deacon sir Pun rae gad 10 hear or Tor 20 tell ye the
truth, sir onything Is better than collier nooadays"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10

Tricks OF TRADE.--Blind man QOq.) "When
ears anyone a-cOmIn' along stOOps down ana pats
the dog" HIS mate "Ah. amt got dog, but takes
ana shIyers awful Ihat AS 'em."-iJudy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
CIRCrIr PREACHING.

The question of circuit preaching" warmly dis
cussed, ana the report on the subject finally
adopted This report recommends that ministers shall
yUluneer their services deliver addresses and or
game schools in cities and where the
communities are not strong enough TO main
tain schools without assistance The debate was
participated in by Meyer Isaacs, Mir. ADrlham.,
of Cincinnati; the Rev. DR.. Moses, Of Alabama /;
tie Rev. Dr. Laeucbt, OF NeWOrieans; Isaac = Moses
Of Milwaukee; the Rev. Dr.. SaLned. OF Memphis The
Rev II. :. Jacobs Of this city he Rev Dr. MorsiuE
and the Rev Dr. SOnneschcn Of st. Louis and the Rev
DR.. ZudOrf, OF Detroit.
Alter the Rev. DR.. LlieBtha proposed resOlu
tOu authorizing tie appointment Of commit
tee OF nine To consider the ACCESSIBILITY OF
creating Two scminarles, one for boys aBd one for
girls which should be seltsustaniag. After long dis
ussiOn which the Rev DT. Hueb-cb this city, the
Rev George Jacobs, AdOIpA Sanger and others
gagged, the motion was adopted.
Shortly before o'clock the Council adjourned until
a.. m. Today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
GEIrIhG LII ~ sPRINos.

Formerly a trip to the springs was a severe I'M
deItaking. The invalid, after tedious railway
Journey. was obliged 10 travel by stage rough
roads a distance of nearly hundred miles, and
usually arrived at ms journeys end more dead than
alive. Now he can 60 IN Pullman cars TO within
twenty-five miles of his destination, and make the
rest of the way on a narTow-gauge railroad whose
little coaches are as neat as dTawlng-room. 1t
seems ike an extortion for the owners OF this lit
Sic road 10 charge passengers 10 cents mile, but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10

THEIR PLANS FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
LITTLE INTEREST ~ The CONVENTION NEXT WEEK
-ruE CANDIDATES THDES AID TIE PRTsi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
PROMOTION OF AGRIcrLTuRE.

Ex-COroner g. n Hermann addressed the Council on
the subject OF the promotion OF agriculture among the
Hebrews He said that view of tue recent acton Of
Roman Catholics OOng TO colonization IN certain q
the Western States be had requested the Hon. Horato
seymour 10 give his views the subject Of Hebrew
colonIz ton and its possible advantages to the people
Of Israel. That gentleman lie said, knew more about
farming than any other dstin cuiShed American who
mad survived Horace Greeley The reply OF Mr. Sey-
mour which was referred 10 the Committee on Agricu-
ture, is as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-10
HEBREWS IN COUNCIL

SECOND DAY OF THE CONVENTION.
IrTTFR FROM HORATIO SEYMOUR OK HEBREW
AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE JEWISH SAB
BATH.
Yesterdays session of the Council Of He
brews now convention at Standard Hail. was opthe
with prayer by the Rev. Dr.. Moses, Of Mobile, Ala
TIE Rev. Dr. Llicntlal. Of Cincinnati, chairman Of
special committee having under consideration the sub
iect Of course of studies TO be pursued IN the Hebrew
College, presented a report which was unanimously
adopted proposition made for the creation OF a
branch college in New-York hut this was opposed on
the ground thar under the constitution branches can
be established until after the completion Of the college
at Cincinnati.