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The New York herald., 1879-08-26
REL1Nou1sHING A SEIZURE.

city large Illicit distillery at No. 5s3 West
Forty first street. the steam power for which came
from q rectifying establishment upon the opposite
side of the street. The seizure attracted consider.
able attention at the time account u the attack
upon the oeicers left in charge by strong mob and
the successful removal by them of about fifty barrels
found in the distillery. Suit brought for
forfeiture OF the property and it wascondemned and
sold. Evidence has since been obtained establishing
the that the property belonged to resident OF
Maryland, who petitions for remission the
ground that the property subleased he could
have no knowledge of the use it was put TO. COM
promise has been effected. upon the agreement OF
the claimant to pay costs and expenses and order
of discontinuance was entered yesterday in the
United States District Court.
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
DAMAGES, NOT DIVORCE.

THE TRUE NATURE OF MRS. BURGESS SUITS
AGAINST HER HUsBAND-HE DENIES HER AL
I.EGkT1oNs-Do IN THE CASE.
Before departing for Toronto to contest the crimi-
nal proceedings brought the fruit dealer widgcry
against him for shooting. Cool Burgess served
with process two legal actions begun against him
by his wife Edna Messrs. Howe & Hummel. Bur
CESS counsel, filed a demand for the complaint OF
Mrs. Burgess. and received from Colonel Dawson.
tho lady's attorney. the following Documents O..
The plaintiff EDNA Burgcss, complaining of the do
fa-rhst heretofore oa the 10th day of May 1862 tho
plaintiff and defendant were joined in the holy bonds OF
commcncemen OF this action This plaintiff the wife OF
to wit in the isss decree in chancery entered
In Toronto Canada. of separation requiring said de-
Srond-Inas this plaintiff herotofore-to wit. on the
New and from that the present date has had
OF ai children with the consent of defendant
he would pay to plaintiff reasonable for tho board
be . reasonable for said board.
under said agreement defendant has paid to
unpaid the sum Of 500.
s ,s Of %
the st day August 1872 besides the and dsburse
There is also o second complaint which reads az
follows-
The plantf EDNA Durgess,, complaining of the defend
Fst-fhat the day of March, 1879 and at diver.
and sundry dates between that day and the 18th day
August 1879 the defendant violently assaulted the plain
tilt and struck her the face and breast several blows
pulled her hair kicked and otherwise maltreatod her
and especially about the LIST day OF August lS79s
wit in the city and county of New York-aimed he
head pistol and threatened to shoot her and that plain
tin was thereby made Ill nervous and unfit to attend e
her business. and for long time subseq II,
thereto caused thereby to suffer pain her dama
S5OUL
Wherefore plaintiff demands Judgment against tho do
fendapt for the sn Of 5000 together with the costs
disDu rsements of this action.
1t will be observed from these papers that Burgess
fears that the suit in the Supreme Court insti
tuted his wife for the sake of getting rid Of hin
by means of divorce were groundless. Burgess
has returned to the United States, and will interpos
through Howe u Hummel, his counsel, genera
denial to his wifes accusations, which, he says
the result Of Widgery's poisoning her mind agains
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
TROUBLE FOR MILK DEALERS.

Assistant Sanitary superintendent James, at the
request of Milk Inspector Brennan. requested the
Board Of Health yesterday to detail officers to
in arresing certain milk dealers for selling adul-
terated and skinned milk. Some time ago large
number Of warrants procured against these dis
honest Dealers but as tho evidence was considered
insufficient to convict them the serving Of the war;
rants was postponed until such time DIR. J..
c. White. or the Board OF Health, had reported
the result of his analy sis of samples Of milk
belonging to different dealers DIR. White has off,
cally stated that with few exceptions the milk was
found to be impure. This analysis the cause Of
the action of the Board yesterday. Dr. James
mendation adopted and instructions given
that details of police officers be made to assist In
spector Brennan in arresting the dishonest milkmen
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
FIREAIEN'S SALARIES.

The "privates employed IN tho Fire Department
receive salary at the rate of $500 per anuum. and
before being appointed have to agree not to demand
or tho city for compensation ut the OF ST.
year, which fu-hedged fireman paid. Not
withstanding. however, tho fact that such agroe-
ment has been entered into by "privatos.' many
suits havo been brought against the city by them,
and now pending. A test case, 1t is
thought. will bo made in the OF Mior A. Woinor,
and the Fire Commissioners determined, IL pos
sibc, 10 punish him for violating his pledge not to
sue additional salary The opinion OF Cor
poration Counsel Whitney was asked as to the power
OF tho department in the matter. Mr.. Whitney ad-
visod the Board against any proceeding OF the kind
until IL had been decided whether not tho agree
xva
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
GEORGE BUTLER'S ARREST.

George Butler was arragncd before Justice Elliott
in Williamsburg. yesterday. charged by Officer
Quinn with attempting to steal scarf pin from an
unknown man on Broadway. Quinn also charged
that Matthew Kenny. companion of Butler. induced
the complaining witness TO away and not APP
pear against Butler in the matter. The
set down for examination on Thursday next In
Buffers possession found a circular rocitng
that he could make cigars so like genuine tobacco
that could tell the difference. He liz also
mixed up with tho matter of Captain Elkington.
In Ludlow street JAIL charged with series Of fraud
ulcnt transactions.
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
IRVING HALL DEMOCRACY.


A special committee Of the sub-Executiye Com
mittee of the Irving Hall Democracy consisting Of
one member from each Of the old Assembly dis
tricts. met last night in Irving Hall. Mr.. Peter D.
Masterson called to the chair. The object Of
tho meeting to adjust the present representation
the General Committee to the necessities of the
three new Assembly districts. and to con-
vcne the General Committee for permanent
organization. after tho new districts shall
have been organized. The proceedings were private
Mr.. Maurice Power said. however. that it might be
stated in general terms that simple and as he be-
lieved efficient plan Of organization in the dis
tricts whose representation tho subject Of the
evenings discussion, had been adopted. This
was to allow. FOR the present. the men,
bers of the organization residing in the
Twenty-second. Twenty-third and Twenty
delegation representing them OH tho General Com
mittee. Whcn in any of these districts. the number
Of members OF the organization is found to be less
than that composing tho delegation from tho old dis
trcts. the members are empowered to fill mp the de-
hciency by the selection of men from such dis
trct; and when the number of members residing in
any OF tho three districts Is more. they
tions from them, but with the condition
that such representatives shall have power to cast
only the same vote tho delegations from tho old
districts. The conclusion arrived ut by the
mittee will be reported this afternoon ut four o'clock
to tho sub Executive Committee, composed of three
meet at Irving Hall for the purpose of discussing
the report and of making to the Executive Com
mittee such further recommendations may DO
agreed upon,
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
THE SECOND Aw NUE. DIsT1LLNRY.

The examination OF Daniel j. Nage and Charles
Williams arrested by the revenue officers when the
raid made the Illicit distilery at No. 2,205
Second avenue, was begun yesterday morning before
United States Commissioner Deuel. The testimony
of Revenue officers McLeer, Stinson, Raincy. Cole
man and Van Wyck was takcn. after which motion
made to discharge the prisoners on tho ground
of want of evidence against them. Commissioner
Deuel. denied the notion The defence will be taken
up this morning. The examination of Sullivan,
Lynch end Clements also claimed TO have been con.
nected with the establishment seized, will be takeu
up as soon rs that OF Nagle and Williams is coz
cluded.
The New York herald., 1879-08-26

to be reappointed. Alderman John French. who has
been leader among the republicans. is said to be
working to have his sonin-law. William Mayo Lit
tie. renominated and confirmed as City Treasurer.
The republican primaries to be held to-nig mt
in the twenty-five wards and in the five county towns
of Brooklyn aud Kings county The polls will open
at p. NJ and close at nine p NJ. Delegates viii
be elected to the Assembly District conventions.
which meet tomorrow to elect delegates to the fe-
publican State Convention next week. The struggle
is between the Jourdan- Worth faction one side
and the Palmer adherents ON the other:
Worth is opposing the efforts of ex-Sherif Daggett
to be reappontsd on the Republican State Commit
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
coMM1rrEE ON oRoANrzArroN.

Al meeting Of the Tammsny Committee on Or
ganization. held last evening. arrangements were
made providing for tho selection OF number of
democrats to represent the party at tho Convention
to be held at Syracuse on September TO- 1t was also
announced that long address being prepared,
In which the reasons why Taminany will not sup
port the denomination OF Governor Robinson will
be fully set forth. A number of members will meet
on Thursday next to mako further provision for
carrying on tho campaign.
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
NEW FERRY TO HUNTERS POINT.

On Sunday next the new ferry from the foot Of
Seventh street. East River. to Hunters Point, will
be opened to the public. 1t will be run in connec-
ton with the Thrty-fourth street and James slip
ferries. to connect with trains the Long Island
Railroad. At the Hunters Point terminus OF the
ferry two slips have been built Tho large
population living between Grand street and Twenty
third street will md this quicker OF reach
ing Rockaway Coney Island. it will be the
only direct line between James slip and Thirty
fourth street connecting with trains on the Long
Island road The fare will be four cents.
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
THE GENITAL SYSTEM.

Mr.. Asa Stevens. chairman of the Committee on
Trade of the New York Produce Exchange. received
u communication yesterday from Mr.. William Reid.
Secretary Of the Board OF Trade of Portland Oregon,
in relation to the GENITAL system. Mr. Reid says the
system is already in operation Portland and gives
general satisfaction.
The lard and provision trades Of the New York
Produce Exchange will meet on Thursday afternoon
for the purpose Of taking steps to adapt their rules
to tho reaurements of the GENITAL system.
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
COURT cALENpArs--ru1s DAY.

SUPREME CoUgr-CHAArpERs-Held by Judge Van
Brunt.-Court opens ut half-past ten A. M.-Calon-
dar called at eleven A. M-Nos. 20. 33, a. 90, -.
1l9. 162, 1866. 167. ia, 156.
SUPERIOR CONVERSATIONAL TERM--Held by Judge
Sedgwick.-Court opens at twelve M.-No day caen-
dar.
COMMON PLEAs-SpEcIAL TERM-IIeld by Judge
Boach.-Court opens at eleven A. M.--No day calen-
dar
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
LOCAL POLITICS.

Mr.. RICHARD sCHELL WILL ACCEPT THE NoMI-
NATION OF THE GREENBACKERs FOR COVER
NOR If MADE BY FAIR CONVENTION.
There is rumor that strong effort is to be made
to nominate Mr.. Richard Schel for Governor at the
convention Of the greenback-labor party which is
to be held at Utica Thursday. The New York city
section Of the party is composed of three three
headed factions-the Blair-Fortune-Connelly, the
Carsey- Crooks-NIchols and the McDonal- Hanlon-
O'Reilly organizatlons-each of which intends to
send delegation to the State Convention. Many Of
the members Of the different factions favor Mr..
Schell. and consequently reporter OF the HERALD
inquired OF that gentleman yesterday as to his
chances OF receiving the nomination and his inten
tions If he is made the standard bearer Of the party
~ do not know" Mr. Schell said "what the Con-
vention will be like. don't know whether shall
be nominated. but il the Convention is such as to
commend itself to the people and am nominated
will accept. If am the candidate shall make an
active and try TO make the campaign lively
one."
''what issues will you discussw the reporter
asked.
''Well. shall 60 for the press for thing" he
answered. "But for the press we would have $4,000
votes in this city and be able to obtain what we
want in the way Of greenback currency. The news
papers oppose us. and Us we have no press and
money they ask us what we going to do about it.
/ will tell you. We are going to raise banners
all the State-bunting, bunting everywhere; in
the cars. on the omnbuses-e everywhere Ofcourse,
If attack the press. Will have to show the bright
rs well the dark side. Bismarck thinks he's some
pumpkins-so does Beaconsfeld; but the HERALD's
explorations in Africa have overturned all their
statesmanship. new continent has been added to
the political world, which is going to have i'm
riense effect on tho industry and trade Of man
xfnd."
"But you will give some attention to matters
nearer home In making your Canvass will you not
Mr. Schcll?'
"Oh. yes; am in favor of the issue Of twelve
hundred millions in greenbacks. People can't hoard
gold unless they bury it, as they do in India. I
want money that the people can hoard"
The reporter said he would be willing to hoard
little gold, now that greenbacks were
II wish to make grecnbacks. plenty" Mr.. Schell
resumed. "Do you know that New York city paid
out $50, 100000 in bounties? That money ought to
be paid back by the general government
"Will the railroad questions such as discrmina-
ton. enter into the greenback labor canvass?"
''The railroads must take care OF themselves"
I'm case you are nominated what do you think of
your chances of election?'
II will certainly get rs many votes in this city as
Peter Cooper did He got 26s and one OF them was
mine. II carry the State of Maine may be
able to sweep New York also. At any rate If am
fairly nominated by fair convention will accept,
and IL l elected will not be candidate for
President. To be Governor OF New York will satisfy
nv ambition"
The New York herald., 1879-08-26
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Discharges in bankruptcy were granted yesterday
In the United States District Court by Judge Choats
to Jonas i. Aiken, Benjamin L. Aiken and John
Grin
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-21
A PLEA FOR THE INSANE.

New YORK. Oct. 20, 1879.
To THE EDIron OF THE HERALD:-
VIII not you, who have already done much to
deserve the thanks Of the oppressed. espouse the
of that most unfortunate class of the
insane, so that we may have no repetition of the
soul-harrowng picture presented by your reporterS
Will you not for thing. suggest to your readers
to save their old pamphlets and newspapers to send
to the asylums. so that the poor creatures who
have intelligence enough to read land there are hun.
dreds) may have something beside their own terri-
BILE fate to think upon. have spent o great deal Of
time among the insane, and believe that book
picture or newspaper viii someti ,,,ss
out Of the labyrinth Of fearful fancies
that harass the poor creatures. Another thing
Every ward OF an insane snSaiE 1s sS
gentleman who could direct such intelligences
show any signs OF awakening, In the right dtrec-
ton. A room should be furnished with books, pic
lures and music, and some one to amuse. play and
sing for the patients at their pleasure There 10 no
such provision Mt present. The attendants common
to such establishments are noted for thar
muscular than for their intellectual development.
Both are necessary: but let the muscle prepare the
last, unfortunately, is often needed. refined, In
tellectual sympathetic person should be provided to
minister to that most exquisite organization. the
human mind, when that mind is diseased And
such person is seldom seen in an insane asylum.
If you could only bring about this reform land you
arc all powerfully. do it for Gods sake.
have in an asylum the nurses. coarse, un-
cultured women. gathered in a group about lady
patient, amusing themselves by goading her to
blaspheme and the most foarfula language (which,
you know, is not an uncommon thing with the most
refined person IL insane). This could not have oc.
CURED had Lady been In charge Of the hall. On
another occasion saw male attendant who had
brought up the clean linen tor the hall stand and
handy words with lady patient who had in her in
sanity addressed him. He should have gone quietly
away. and would have done so IL there had boon
lady in charge. The needless exercise of authority
(which all ignorant persons love to exercise). much
careessncss and cruelty would be prevented II only
this little step In the right direction could he taken.
II you could see the patients as have seen them
walking hour after hour, day after day, without
soul to speak to or picture or book to look ut,
you would see tho necessity OF some REFORM In the
name of humanity help these poor. helpless cres.
lures abolish the cribs and other abominatons, and
the everlasting gratitude OF the whole human
race. CT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-21
MIR. ROBARTIS' OFFICE BOY.

Frank w. Robartis, of No. las Broadway. is tho
American agent of English stationery Arm. Six
weeks ago neatly dressed, bright looking young
He said he had just como out of Bellevue Hospital
after weeks of illness. in great need Of money
and willing to make himself generally useful as no
had small family dependent upon his efforts for
support. He thcreupon produced number OF let
tiers OF accommodation, which spoke most highly
of his worth. Mr.. Robartis employed him as an
office boy. He gave his name ms Thomas
Hackett and his age Az twonty-three years. He was
Entrusted with the sale OF articles the keeping OF
books and the hllng OF orders by mall and fulhiled
these duties to his employers satisfaction. About
four weeks ago Mr. Robartis attention was directed
TO the fact that the orders received by mail were
gradually diminishing in number He ordered an
account OF stock to be taken, and meanwhile gem
entered Hackett started up from the seat where he
had been writing and clipped out OF the place
The gentleman asked why his orders by mall had
not been filled. IL was then found, Mr.. Robartis al
leges, that hacket had tor weeks been opening the
letters thus received and appropriating their CON
tents, besides selling goods aud making false entries
In tho cash book. Days elapsed without word from
him, and then came threatening letter. Followed
by his appearance In person. Mr.. hobnrtis alleges
that the youth nowledged that from tho moment
he employed hc had systematically practised
forgery and cmbezzemcnt; that In fact the very
letters OF accommodation which gained creuencc
for his story were forgerios and that he had not peon
in the hospital. On sunday he was arrested at NO.
MIR. Robartis confined his charge to transaction
of the amount of sS rs with the Arm OF John Mon
roe II Co., on the 7th inst. Ho denied the charge
and when the magistrate Informed him that he was
bail, he kissed his wife with nonchalance and accom-
panied tho officer to his cell.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-21
A CAPSIZED YACHT.

The sloop yacht Cuma left Astoria. L. l.. Sat
urday afternoon. about four O'Clock. on
blue fishing cruise. When tho storm broke
about ten O'Clock that night. the yacht was of
Bath and hove to until the storm had passed
On Sunday morning the Cuma started for the Horse
shoe and thence for Long Branch. Leaving the
Branch before noon the Cuma went to the south
ward about eleven miles on Deal II commenced to
blow very hard aud the sea was very high. The
Cuma lay at anchor for some time, with close rcefed
mainsail and bobsai. until the weather became so
threatening that Captain George Mackay determined to
seek shelter at the nearest point. just ut this time
u sloop yacht. painted white. with green bottom. was
disco vered about half milo toward the southeast
lying on beam ends. her sails set, and trailing
the water. There signs OF life on board and
the became dangerous that those on board the
Cuma afraid TO remain longer iii that local
ity. The strange craft was sloop rugged and was
about nifty feet long. On her topmast was large
gilt ball. Captain Mackay says that II there had
been any signs OF life he would have hove to and
lowered boat. in spite of the storm. The Cuma
then beat all the way up to Sandy Hook and reached
Staten Island after dark sunday. where she lay
under the lee of the Kills until yesterday morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-21
HARLEM RIVER IMPROVEMENT

GENERAL NEWTON ASKING THE APPOINTMENT
OF COMMISSION TO APpRAIsE THE REAL
ESTATE ALONG THE PROPOSED CANAL.
petition was submitted yesterday to Judge Dono-
hue in the Supreme Court. on behalf Of the United
States government. by General Newton, who has
charge of the excavations at Hell Gate. asking the
appointment of commissioners to appraise the value
of real estate required for the construction new
channel from the Hudson River to the East River.
through the Harlem Kills. 1t will be remembered
that the Legislature of this State passed act in
1876 giving permission to the United States to
acquire the right of way necessary to carry
out this proposed scheme The act also cited to the
general jurisdiction the real estate
thus acquired. Some amendments to the act were
passed by the last Legislature in accordance with the
suggestions of General Newton, who has prepared
ment, which contemplatcs the deepening Of the
channel of the Harlem River, giving to the water at
high tide depth OF twenty,one feet. and depth
of fifteen feet NJ low tide. The improvements also
contemplates the cutting OF canal to join the Har-
lem and North rivers. such canal to run south OF
Spuyten Duyvi Creek across the narrowest part OF
the northern extremity OF Manhattan Island. the
line OF the creek having been abandoned too
winding for the purpose Of the canal Negotiations
have been in progress tor some time between repre-
sentatives OF the United States and parties owning
land along the line of the proposed canal as
No satisfactory result having been reached
through these negotiations General Newton
presented the petition referred to. There
are about two hundred different parties who own
this land. Some of the holders however, unable
to give perfect title. and the owner OF portion
cannot be ascertained. Messrs. Thomas L. Ogden
aud Samuel Il. Lyon represented General Newton.
and Corporation Counsel Whitney the city. null
tpcity of lawyers represented the property owners
but opposition thus far has been made to the
appointment of q commission. After d brief con.
ference Judge Donohue adjourned until tomorrow
the settlement Of the order to the parties appear
ing in court and until Monday next the settlcm emf
OF order rs to those not appearing.