The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-03-04
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Discharges in bankruptcy yesterday issued
from the United States District Court in the matter
off. Lawrence, William L. Hermann W. II. Sheldon
and W. II. Middleton ct al.
For the purpose Of hearing appeals in admiralty.
writs Of error and reviews in bankruptcy proceed
ings, and other in which decisions rem
dcred by Judge Blatchford while presiding in the
District Court either Chief Justice Waite Justice
Strong OF the United States Supreme Court. will sit
in the Circuit Court about June next.
Judge Gildersleeve yesterday opened the March
term Of the Court of General Sessions. Mr.. Henry
A. Oakley. president of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters No. &C Wall street. was sworn in as
foreman Of the Grand Jury.
Henry W. Olmsted, the assignee Of ELEPHANT Il Co.,
of China, has brought suit in the Court of Com
mon Pleas against Francis A. Drexel, Anthony j.
Drexel John Ferpont Morgan. Egistro p Fabbri,
James ao1a wright Charles d H. GodreS , William lam
yesterday Judge Larremore granted temporary in
junction against the defendants. restraining them
from paying over to the government of Peru. or to
any person persons, corporation association,
any portion OF the proceeds received hereafter to
be received by them from sales Of nitrate Of soda
There retired yesterday, before Judge Dono-
hue the suit brought by George L. Dale against the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Com
pany for $40 900 damages. In August 1871 the plain
tiff sitting in with his elbow as he says.
the window sill, and while crossing the Passac
Bridge his elbow was hit and broken. Tho defence
was contributory negligence and the trial resulted
in o dismissal of the complaint.
Judge Lawrence, yesterday, in the suit Of William
Harrington against Judge Goepp for damages on ac-
count Of the plaintiffs commitment for contempt.
his answer being as alleged inconsistent with
his testimony on the stand, gave q decision holding
that the Marine Court is court Of record. that az
such court it has o right to commit for contempt
and as Judge Goepp acted in judicial capacity he
cannot be held in civil damages for any mistake he
may make as Q Judge.
Tho trial Of the DR.. Robeson will contest was re-
sumed yesterday before Surrogate Calvin. The pro-
ponents seek to prove the viii Of the late Doctor by
copy, the original will having as alleged. been de-
stroyed or lost Among the witnesses examined yes
terday Mrs. Ann Crane and Mrs. Catharine Gar
rctt who testified that the Doctor physically i'll
capacitated from performing even the most ordinary
acts Of daily Life 1t then attempted to prove the
contents of the will, but opposing counsel made
numerous objections and the Surrogate finally adj
journed the matter until this morning.
Rachel Goldstein brought suit against Frederick
Ogden. John r. Kemble and Philip N. Weedusum on
$4,000 bond given by them to her husband in
fore Judge Barrett, Supreme Court, Circuit. The
evidence showed that the bond was given to meet
advances to be used in dscounting the salaries Of
Custom House employees. Tho defence was that this
illegal business and against public policy. This
portion of the defence. however was ruled out, and
Judge Barrett directed verdict in favor Of the
plaintiff for So 1874 a. beng the full amount claimed
with interest. Ex-Judgc Cardozo and Mr.. Richard s.
Newcombe appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Charles
Strauss for the defendants.
Prior to the adjournment of the Court Of General
Sessions. yesterday, handsome little girl about
nine years old, arfaigned mt the prisoners bar
She other than little Mary Ellen Aikens who
the Path ult stole gold watch from her teacher.
Miss Sarah Ahern. in Primary School No. 80, Baxter
street. The child, when questioned by Assistant
District Attorney Russell, admitted having taken the
watch. but said she had done at the request OF q
schoolmatc She sold it to jewelor for 81. but
ceived only twenty-five cents with which she pur-
chased doll her companion retaining the balance.
Judge Cowing in kindly tones impaired to the little
stranger some wholesome advice and let her go. The
child burst into tears and promised never to offend
again.
Judge Benedict opened the March term of the
criminal branch of the United States Circuit Court
yesterday morning. The Grand Jury was empan-
eled, Mr.. Herman Griins being appointed fore
man. There but few important Cases
the calendar. Among the principal cases
set down for trial is that of tho United
States sgsinst DE GreiH. charged with conspiracy
to destroy evidence of fraudulent Custom
House transactions. The case of Anthony Comstock
against ID. n Russell, charged with selling and dis
scniinating pamphlets advocsting the abolition OF
the Laws of marriage. which. 1t is alleged is obscene
In set down for the middle of the month. The case
of the United States against William MORRISON, who
jumped his bail but has since been recaptured, and
who is charged with sending obscene matter through
the mail. Ii also set down for trial this month.