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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
TRYING TO PROVE COSTING SANE.

The only important testimony introduced
Yesterday before justice Lawrence The part Of the
relatives Of Abraham GOsling who endeay Oring
prove bin insane. that Of his mother She was III
al her home No 1877 West Tnrteenthst. the court
WAS adjourned that the testimony might be taken
there IL was aflerward read IN court She
testified that I'm February her son Abraham made her
visit and annoyed her and his father by the noise he
made When she demonstrated, he became very angry,
struck her between the shoulders with his hand and
called her an unbecomng name. Her injuries from the
blow we're such that doctor sent for, and she
sill i'll from the injuries
The first witness in behalf OF Mr.. Gosing was Bena-
min H. Mayer. dealer In woollen goods. lie was for
mely intimate friend of Mr. GosliDg and knew well
his characterstics He had made business trips with
Mr. Costing, and had always considered him
a capable shrewd business man. Gosling
was in the habit OF telling big stories about business
other affairs But he worked hard, and exhibited con-
siderable sagacity his business methods He had the
repuaon Of being OF the best statesmen In the city
On Examination the witness was asked n be did
not think Il Irrational for business 10 be
liar No." the witness answered, Il lie myself II
depends altogether on your customers Everything Is
fair n business. In my business everybody lies"
Thomas Honey, another witness, now emplOye ed at
the Custom House, was formerly clerk for Mr.. Cos
and had never suspected that he was insane He was
fond OF exhibiting his physical strength, and would
frequently his friends opportunities OF testing his
The only unusual thing that William g. Walker, another
acquaintance found In Mr. GOslings manner was
explosive disposition" ana tendency 70 talk too
Dr. John O. Hannan was called as a medical expert
he had examined Mr.. Qosling IN the same manner as
found reason to think hiIn insane BE was OF
ctable and boastfu disposition but there appeared to
be foundation for all bis boasts. Even that Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
TIE SINNOTT INVESTIGATION.

The Judiciary Committee of the Bar Association
held its first meeting for the consideration of the
charges of ntemperance on the bench made against
Judge Sinnot, of the Marine Court, last evening at
the associations The only business transacted
was the making of arrangements to begin the
taking of testimony next Monday evening. The
Committee adopted the following, and directed that
a copy be sent TO Judge Snnott:
ResOlped That the secretary furnish to Judge Sinnot
q copy OF the resolutions of the Association. and
inform him that the committee viii meet Mon
day evening. March 10 next, at y. m. 10
proceed with the investigation ana that II lac de
sres be present make ANY suggestion as 10 the
mode In winch the investigation shall be conducted, he
be invited to attend for the purpose with or without
counsel at that time.
Ii is said that the committee has a great amount
of testimony ready to be offered when occasion
quires. Judge SinnOt SAID to be confined to his
house by pulmonary and malarial sickness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
CTR ,urps RrFrETED BY HEAVY SEAS.

STEAMERS BUFFETED BY HEAVY SEAS
fHs RECENT WEATHER THE WORST FOR MANY
yr,Ps-DoATs AND MEN WASHED OVERHEARD
AND LOST.
Vessels arriving Yesterday report the weather on
the ocean during the last month as the most severe
for several seasons, and great pecuniary damage
has been DONE besides injuries caused to those WORK
ing the vessels. The steamship India, when arrNeu
from the Mediterranean with fruit ana siNty
Neapolitaus who going to San FRANCISCO had
terrible weather. On March 3 violent westerly
gale was encountered, which continued with great
severity until THURSDAY. With heavy squalls OF
snow, seet and rain, aid cross seas. 1t seemed ~
times as il the vessel lst founder Waves broke over
the vessel constantly. sweeping the decks OF every
thing movable and throwing both officers ana SAIL
ors from their feet, and more or less nurlng Them
The Algeria. from Liverpool, had bitter expert
ence, which the passengers Will long nave cause 70
remember and the vessel arrived with many EVIL
deuces of bad weather On March the wlnd oegan
to blow hard from the westward, wblch lncieastsu
TO most terrific gale, and continued nn III INC
morning of the 9Th with great fury, and then III
began 10 abate. On some DAYS the storm was
hurricane and the immense seas caused tne VesseI
to pitch and labor heavily. and take on ooarh con-
adorable water. The steamer was thirteen daNs
making the voyage from Liverpool the usuai Iiiue
being from eight to nine Gays.
The Belgian steamship Henry Edye was nineteen
DAYS on q voyage from Antwerp, ana had success
sion of gales of unprecedented violence. Ihe wafer
free almost as soon as 1t struck the snip. ne
officers and crew were nearly exhausted IRON Inelr
extra duties, being obliged to 90 without proper
rest and sleep. In the storm two OF the llfe-Doats
were swept from their davits and smashed 10 ATOMS
and the officers lookout bridge was demollshcd:
The Swedish war vessel BaIder arrived from
Havana Yesterday. and anchored of lwenty-thlrd,
ST. North River. She encountered hurricanes ana
head-seas which swept her decks incessantly On
height three of the were washed overheard
and drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
A BROKER CHARGED WITH THEFT.

William H. Vermilye, a broker at No. 126 Front
st.. has been arrested by the Sheriff, on warrant
issued by Judge Daniels of the Supreme Court, for
the alleged wrongful conversion of property belong
Ing to the firm of Sato d Co., importers OF japanese
goods. 1t is alleged by members of the firm in the
complaint that early irr 1878 they began to miss
goods acting upon information subsequently re-
cejved one of the firm went to jersey City with
police officers and searched the house of MrVermil-
We. where they found number of articles which
were recognized as part OF the property which had
been stolen from the firm, consisting OF silks,
bronzes, vases and general assortment OF japan
ese goods The firm estimates the value OF the
goods taken at over $4,000. 49, ~
The firm also submitted an affidavit Dv Y. ;. u.
Van Blascom, stating that In September, 1878 Yer,
mlye told him that man named QuackenboSS had
stolen large amount of goods from SatCo ~ 20;
which were then In Vermlye's office at No 126
Front-st., and upon the atters request he took an
account of the goods. which remained there toT
three months. portion of the goods were sold by
Vermilye and the rest were taken last Winter by
truckman in the night to Vermilye's house, at No.
2O2 Warren-st., Jersey City, and Van Blascom
helped to take them there The firm has begun sult
against Vermilye to recover $4,000. and caused ms
arrest on the above affidayits. Bail was fixed at
60 400
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
PREPARATIONS TO HANG REINHARDT.

Edward Reinhardt who is confined in the
Richmond County Jail, waiting to pay the death
penalty for The murder of his wife. Mary Ann Deg
nan Reinhardt will he the first white man to ascend
the scaffold on Staten Island. Ninety-one years
ago negro named Anthony Cornish and known az
"Black Antheay," was executed at Richmond for
murder comnrted vessel in the Sound. and
since then there has been no occasion for the cree
ton of gallows III the county.
Reinhardt is now confined in smaller and less
comfortable cell than the one he occupied previous
to the last decision of the Supreme Court. He Is no
longer allowed TO amuse himself with the making
of fancy articles, and strict watch is kept over
him. He still preserves the appearance of indlfer-
ence which he has manifested throughout the whole
period of his trial and Imprisonment. and the re-
mark is frequently made that he has the air of one
who is guilty, yet relies chance or the skill OF
his counsel to save him. There is no suitable place
within the jaIl for the execution, and the gallows
will therefore be erected in the jail-vard,w which will
be enclosed that the privacy required by law
NAV be properly enforced Deputy-Sherif lsaacs.
the Tombs cxecutiOner, will probably act as hang
man, receiving for his services the sum of 500.
Unless te Governor the Court of Appeals inter
feres. Edward Reinhardt will be hanged on Friday,
AnriI 9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
BEGINNING A PASTORATE.

The First Baptist Church, at Park ave. and
Thrty-nnth-st. has a history dating back 1915
years. Among its pastors have been the Rev. Drs.
John Gano William Parkinson Spencer II. Cone,
A. Kingman Mott and T. d. Anderson. DR.. Parkin-
sons pastOrate lasted thirty five years, and Dr.
AndcrsOns about eighteen years. Within the last
se,enty-six years the church has had but four pas
tors two of whom died at their post. The mem Der
ship is now about 800. A few weeks ago the church
unanimously called pastor the Rev. DR.. John
Peddle then pastor of the Second Baptist Church,
Chicago DR.. Pedde will enter upon lbs work to-
morrow morning. HIS previous pastoraies have
been at WATERFOWL and Albany. y. T.. Philadelphia
and Chicago He Is Il graduate OF Madison Univer-
sity aud Hamilton Theological Seminary was born
of scotch parents III Canada and IS about forty
years of age. He is said to be an eloquent speaker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13

SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF NEW .YoRK......MARcH ~.

PORT OF NEw.YORK. ..... MARCH H.
str Aigcr. car. GIL. Liverpool Feb % ana queens
SIR Cornwall CBrI, Williams AvOnmOuth 10 days to wD
str sueyia 6a:r FranHen Hamburg FeO rs ana Havrs
Str Henry Eyde Bei, Eyler Antwerp 10 days to Punch
Str epano Brl Rogers. Hun 10 dsy. to sonderson son
a company Of 226 officers and men, AMI carries guns
March With sugar TO sC's; Taylor Co. Punch
Str CITY OF san Antonio, Crowel Galveston days via
Kew West, to g If Mallory & co. .. ..--..,
Str isaac Ben Gibbs Richmond City Point and Norfolk
str Neptune. berry boston. to II F pimocE.
str Eleanora BRAGG portland tOJ Ames.
BARK John Bunyan Putnam Genoa ~ days with iron ore
sark Borveken Nor, Harms Harwich 90 days in ballast
iark New fofk Utah Canero Mes.ina az days with fruit
y yGss to auS es Sfy & ia
ls d9ys with frut 70 VIM Douglass sons vessel TO
schT ma CLIFTON Perry st John NB' with lumber to order
vessel 20 Scammell Bros.
wIND-sunset-At sandy Hook, moderate, Me- cloudy
Al city Island, the same
CLEARED
town. John G pale Tbanemore IN. sibhorpe London
iceland cBcgJ weyer Antwerp Peter Wright sons, AGA
Pgco shaeEioId Asnwa Pacific NAL :, S9 H rY
Dsas ' Na,s VI, foT noys TsnanSns 1na W
ship Valiant Day, Portland, oreron, satIon&co.
tNorl. Jensen stockholm fnach Edye Cos Henry
ks9 Owen ogem PsrkeT Co. gay Br co%"sr
os s2 xoron Scn caleb SoT goon
Ayre' iohn Norton sons Carlo II Aus. Mcdaniel
Bristol. Socoyich a. Co.
Hrigs Jane wheaon Varwen. Bndgctlwn par. GEO T Bu
Glen. tlricnas Miller uoughton bcile
walton tro..ley. JOhu. y 49, Scamme BroA
Schrs Davis. Davis, Saeua 10 Orande VI Hunter
Cos Eoan0ra squires, Georgetown e. r. ID Hurlbut Co.
FOREIGN PDRrA
LIVERPOOL March 12-Saed, str Brazilian Tor Hoston.
QUEENSTOWN March Fan strs Montana and Gais both
from Nrw.Nork for LIVERPOOL.
TAENr March l-sailcd nth inst state Of Indiana
YORK
LONDON. March l2-Saicd 10Th INST. Met-oa Eva capt
Zacbarttseu latter FOR Wilmington m mat AchNe
FrisO Philadelphia Geo Doane GERHARD ~
pot N. latter for DoI0yi Magnat for BALTIMORE shooting
Star for Ncw.iOrk.
Speeiwel: ON inst, Alfredo Nueva Conguen ION ist
Jernaea arr dana gcd. PIuspcrO kpstto ~nrricsa
Zurr.. llth inst Andrew Jackson, Frank Ihhfer Hen
derk n SchW ensrn last t~o 40 forland scibuen
Mays. the latter a. Plymouth. 18th iust ~ Lucle.
~, Later Shis Ns'rr. a. mn 49, nm PtJe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
SUIT AGAINST A CLERGYMAN.

In the suit of Robert f. c. Pencil against the
Rev. GEORGE c. Pencil, rector of st. johns Prot
cstant Episcopal Church in Newark, n. j., the par
tculars of which have been published heretofore in
THE TRIBUNE, Charles Hartwell was appointed by
the Supreme Court, yesterday. commission 10 take
the testimony of the defendant at Newark previous
to the trial. The plaintiff claims to be the son of
the defendant, and sues him to recover claim Of
So 414 for his (the PLAINTIFF board. The clam
was ass igned to him by the man in whose family lie
lived from 1861 until he became Of age ~ 1873.
The object of taking the Rev. Mr.. PenncIs test-
nony Is to prove his marriage with Mary III.
Scbraeppel the plaintiffs mother. il 1852.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
RAILWAY TRAINS TO YONKERS.

The report that the Hudson River Railroad Com
pany was about TO put haif-hourly trains on the
line between Ihirtietl-st andSpuyten Duyyil and
reduce the rates to commuters was denied vester-
day by General Superintendent IOusey. Mr.. TOu-
sew said " II is probable that in the Spring we
shall run faster trains to Yonllers and 1arrytOwn
and more through trains to those places. for the
tension of the Elevated Road Will make it unneces-
sarv for us to stop often as we do now at places
near the city If we do anything about the Thlr-
tieth Street Road il will be to take off trains rather
than add to tbc number. We have taken no steps
10 reduce the rates TO commuters"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
cooK FIGHTING ON LONG ISLAND.

Two cock fights said to be the " heaviest" of the
season thus far have been fought this week within
convenient distance of the Hunters Point Ferry in
Long Island CIty-one on Wednesday night be-
tween Philadelphia and Long Island City, and the
other on Thursday night between Jamaica and
Long Island City birds Both mains were very
botly contested. Seventeen battles were fought in
each. and in each Long Island City was successful
by barely one battle. The attendance was large,
and comprised some of the best-known sporting
men in the country. large amount of money
c,.auoad hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13

ro1dit,on Ar This pont Mr. GOsling called upon 20
stand mn and show the size aud hrmness OF hs nmns
and muscI much to the delight OF the great er"wd VI
fine courtroom. DR.. Hannah thought tiat Mr. 20,
ling could walk against any peron IN me -,
Jobu Knch who a various times had been the DarDer
Mr. Goslug was called to show what good sense nnd
raionaty the stcr showed under the razor The case
will be continued on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
DIR NATIONAL EVILS.

r. D. Hume lectured, under the auspices of the
Manhattan Liberal Club at Science Hall last even
ing. ON Our National Evils and their Remedies"
The evils referred to by the speaker were poverty
and restitution, leading 10 Socialism, Nihilism and
crime. The remedies for these, he claim ed, were
10 be found in opposition 10 land grants in depriv
ing money of the power given il to represent mate
rial wealth in the abolition Of usury, National
Woman would be the great regulating factor OF the
eat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
THE STAR MAIL SERVICE.

Assistant Postnaster-General Iyner. who was in
the city yesterday, said 10 TRIBUNE reporter that
IN the new contracts in the Star Mail Service which
were announced in yesterdays TRIBUNE, consid-
cradle amount of money was saved as compared
with that expended under the old contracts. With
This reduction. too, the service was greatly ex-
tended in the States in question. The heads Of the
Post Office Department await with mucn interest
the action Of the Senate upon the bill relating 10 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
NAVY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-COmmander Hor-
t. MullaD To report at the Norfolk Navy
Yard Passed Ali surgeon Robert Whitney, to
duty on the Ironcla, brandon. Va Commander B. F.
Day Is detached the Norfolk Navy Yard and placed
on waiting orders Assistant Surgeon Richard
from duty on the fOncad Brandon, Va, aud placed
on sick leave. Paymaster William O. McGowan IL
granted three months leave OF absence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13

There is one boy in this city whose bosom is
filled with pure and calm delight For some offence
his father took his sled away roo him In the early part
OF Winter with the promise he should not have IL
again until another season. and The boy c0ndenually
remarked to friend that this warm weather the
best rig the old man he had ever heard oRoehos-
ter Democrat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
HOME NEWS.
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Brer9oyt Homsc.-Baron Martin du Nord Marquis
de CANDLE and VicOmte dc Gsard OF Paris naor no
rIJndge George T. ConsOck, OF Syracuse and the non
lanes r. Wilson low 81 James Hoel-State senators
Ira Davcuport and \ H. WendOver nm drSnls hOs
William H. English Of Indianapolis; General Y. liagner
L. A.; ane d. j. Morre Of Pennsylvania dtbfindrs
Utel-Cenrral Wager Swayne OF Ohio frL ceue TO
I.i-feorge n various, tent OF the Ney.YOrk New"
Hartford Railroad Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13

An IMPORTANT MATTER.

MFssRs. EDIrORs
We av. Tor some time past suspected that deception
have now positive evidence such IA tie fact there
this method ~ warning both the people and the
Tho llu of ion is ~ follows l druRg 10 our
genuine Fnuus fNiia al1 oa 10 fr SALE
10 viii open ara sell from % the aeuc
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Extract new and whole bottle A.
thl. rrGcd bottle h the name onu ga the glass Tnd has
veioW label The h0 e. ana uH the siuf smells lkr
ponus Extract it's calculated % deceive ami is sure 6" DIS
appoint the purchaser.
DIR object m tins communication s. twofod First. 20 sav
public that Ponds Iyra, e. certain tn hc genuine
uuc-. iucO- iu Outelt bon rpp't With
Trademarks therou the absence 81 t wrapper 90
indie that 10 has been disturbed SucW SIS fraud
fraudulent thing that they watched and VIII -uncr they
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most complete rmcut OF ma delicious candies
also fine assortment OF Lastri ~.
THE MOsT RELIABLE As WELL ~ REASONABLE
CITY Ncs-f= ". a. EKfG sos. Of No
a5s tthaytnue Est.bu he'd thirty three r'.. Everything
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
III
LIVERPOOL March !.
QUtFS-rONN March

When a man in n Vermont grocery store was
-ifug upou cdg of fue counter aud h feet slipped
aud ne rakcd the whole eugh - h, bHck ON the c'un
ters edge square down IN ahushcl basket ofeggs
hitch stood rglf whore PEE cOudut mics ~ the grocer
was hoIrlned, aud reclaimed: Was IL an 'ccidcnt y
and the victim replied BY crmus, sir II yOn insinu
ate that skun nv back and git mys self into this mess
on purpose IN Jam your head into the remains Of those
eggs P-l Boston Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13

In June TO the second Tuesday IN March. and the
adjustment of the Offices of Town Collector and
School Collector. Many of the citizens are strongly
opposed to the change.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
A INV PAPER FOR llYs iTl GIRLS.
GOLDEN DAYS"
Pure, Interesting and IlStTlCtVe!.

Tho vicious literature ~ the day is running
the children Of our country Astheie Il no legal
means Of checking the now OF this poisonous
fountain. every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
Star Mail Service now before II. Mr. Tyner ex-
pressed doubt as to its passing the Senate In It's
VIOLENTLY INSANE IN THE STREET.


AN EMpLoYE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS ATTACKS A STRANGER IN THE BOwERY.'
While a Mr.. Hawleg was breakfastng yesterday
at a restaurant IN the Bowery man who had been
sitting at table on the opposite side of the room
sprang mp suddenly and began striking him on inc
head and shoulders with his fists Mr.. Hawley t1ed
TO escape by running into the street, but the
stranger excitedly pursued and overlook him at the
sidewalk. Here he seized Mr. Hawley by the throat
and began to punch him on the head with large
revolver Officer Brady of the Tenth Precinct was
near. and soon disarmed the man, and he was taken
to the station after considerable resistance here
he gave the name of Charles Herbert after he had
become uuief, When arraigned before Justice
Smith in the Essex Market Police Court, he re-
fused to say anything, and was committed to the
TOmbS for examination. -, a.
At the Tombs Herbert gave an account of himself
to Dr. Jackson saying that his age was fortyeight.
and that he lived at No. 800 SiXth-st He gave his
occupation as that of draugbtsman. In regard 10
his life he said that he had many enemies VINO FOL
lowed him all the time and tried to annov him IN many
WAYS In Mr.. Herbert's pockets were 1,23S III blls
$50 in silver, some English bank notes and BANK
book Of deposits in the Six Penny Savings Bank,
with balance of $1,000, were found lie
had weapons Later in the day he was
stated that be was employed at ms
profession by the Department of Public works;
and had worked on Thursday, but had not felt well
for several days.
The officials of the Department of Public Works
say that Herbert efficient draughtsman.
He for many years employed IN the De-
partment, and was at work on Thursday;
For some time his associates have feared
that his reason becoming unsettled. lie WAS
occasionally moody and depressed without any APP
parent reason, but then would regain his accus-
toned spirits. He not disslpated, and, so lar as
known, had no trouble of any KIND.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
Parent, Educator and Guardian

Is compelled to ask himself the Question. what
10 ne bet means or cheeelag me sril -
The best antidote for bad reading Is good
reading
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-13
GRANITE PILLARS CRUMBLED BY HEAT.

Coroner Brady held the inquest yesterday in the
case of the firemen Thomas Dougherty and John +.
Cassidy who were killed at the recent great fire In
Broadway by the falling in of the roof. They were
prying OFF the scutte, the easiest way to get to
the fire when the centre of the roof sank in. The
rest saved themselves by jumping to the adjoining
roof The men were not unnecessarily imper1lled.
The work they were doing the regular line of
their duty. The cause of the sudden collapse was.
n n believed the giving way of the supports IN the
sn;-cellar These wer1 built of granite which does
not resist fire nearly well as brick.
John Moore, the engineer OF the burned buildings,
was OF the opinion that 1t the failure of the iron
columns ON the first floor and not the granite pillars
In the sub-eellar. that caused the disaster.