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Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
Assignment of the Hartford Steamboat
 Company.

company
 The Hartford and New York Steamboat company on the 2d of the mo nth made an assignment of their property to their secre- tary, Mir. A. W. Warner. The next day, navigation having closed, they withdrew their boats and put them into New London harbor for the winter. This accounts for the number of attachments that have been put upon their boats during the past two weeks The company lost at least $2O, GOO by the sinking of the steamer State of New York last fall and their financial condition was quite weak previously. Mir. Goodspeed had frequently helped the company to pass over tight financial spots and when he died a few weeks since, the directors deemed it best for all concerned to make an assignment and in this way to legally settle up their af- fairs as best they could The idea is to com promise or legally settle all the old affairs, and this will open way for new organiza- ton in the spring with suitable capital and capable management. This would, it is be- lieved result in 8 profitable line and furnish our business men that which they need a good and reliable steamboat line from this city to New York.
 The stockholders of the company met to- day, the Hon. Marshall Jewell presiding Mir. Warner acting as clerk. The meeting elect ed the old board of directors, adding Gov ernsr Jewell in place of Mir Goodspeed, de- ceased and the former officers were elected by them.
 It was voted to assign the effects of the company to E.. w. Parsons and A.. W. War ner-these names being subject to the sanc- ton of the Probate Court of course.
 It was also voted to authorize Charles Ben ton, president of the company, and W. l.. Goodspeed, son of W. H. Goodspeed, de- ceased, to draw 66f per cent of the $60,- 900 insurance money due on account of the disaster to the State of New York, to meet the obligations of their endorsements. This money had, we understand previously been assigned to them.
 The directors are Charles Benton, of Hartford Richard Peck, of New Haven; Marshall Jewell, of Hartford J. M Doug lass and c. F. Browning, of Middletown H. Gildersleeve, of Portland; Elisha T. Smith, of Hartford At a subsequent meeting of the directors Charles Benton was reelected president and A. ". Warner secretary and treasurer. .-- Haqtt0sd 1inaes.
 cold in the head is one of the best things that can happen to g lady with lace hand T YO.. Ip.,rIy, ,,xE.S Sr1sYf a a.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
TWO Men Fan From . Barn.

Two carpenters fell yesterday noon from a new baln in process of erection for MT. Duncan McArbhur, rear of his new house on Humphrey street. Both live in East Haven. One, an old man named Oaks, slipped from the roof and in his descent knocked the other, younger man, off the staging The old man was severely hurt internally: They were taken into the house of Mir. ChatfeId, the grain dealer, near by, and Dr. Graves at- tended them &ss ..
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
State Prison.

The State prison warden reports that there were in the prison on the 1st of December last 237 prisoners same time in the previ- ous year there were 261. The decrease in the year WAS 24. The number dischar ged during the year was 129; received, 105.
 The income of the prison the past year was $27, ,O93 GA the expenses, $32, 1858. .45- showing deficiency of $5, 259.81. .....
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
Ira nsfers of Real Estate.

Recent transfers of real estate recorded in the Town Clerks office are as follows: Sam uel R. and c. c. Blatchley to Isaac Mason,
 twenty-three feet on View street; E. Ger trude Meserve to Thomas Hopton, eleven feet on Edwards street Isaac NJ, James D.
 and Charles E. Henderson to Frank Tender son, thirty feet on Center street in Fair Ha- ven Mary E. Davis to Anon Bradley and Henry 0. Long, fifty feet on Howard avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thnrs,tly Morning, Jan. s6. lss2.
NEW ENTERTAINMENTS q'O,DA Y.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO- DA Advertising Bsrgains-E Malley Co. Bonds Payable-Town Agent Reynolds. Clocks-Wella & Gunde -.s--, s-s~-. Commander Cheyne--Grand Opera House My Goods Slaughtersd-E Malley x Co., Dress aking-79 William Street. Dividsnd-Vizina Consolidated Mining Co. Eiahmie Patent Shirt--T. F. Merwin. For Rent Furnished Rooms-69 William Street. For Rent-House-C E. Thompson Co. For Sae-House-B. Manville.
 For Sale--Ice Privilege -Hinman's Agency. For Ssle--Furniture Over 99c. store. For Sale-Weather strips-430 State Street. Great Writer Sale-E. Malley Co. Our Boys-New Haven Opera House. Probate Notice-Estate of Mary Warner. Pillsburys Best F1our-Leigh Bros. Poultry, etc.-D. M. Weleh tC Son. Poultry-L. Schonberger. ~ St. Nicholas-The Century Company. Wanted-Ofiice Boy-P. o. Box l037. Wanted-S -SituatioD-107 York Street. Wanted -Situation-"E. E."
 Weather Strips-New Haven Window Shade Co. Wonderful Ya1ues-E Malley Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
The Riggs Murder Trial.

The Accused Cross-Examined by the
 States Attorney-But Little New Light
 Thrown Upon the Case.
 Yesterday morning Riggs testified that when he made the thrust Bunnell had his left hand back of him. pushing lis wife away, and his right hand was also back of him towards the hip pocket. 1T made the thrust because did not know whether he was going to strike me or not; of course l was in fear of him, he was fighting me and knew he was the best man. To tell you my feelings at that time would be almost impos- sible I am naturally very excitable." Wit ness thought that Bunnell had drank the day of the stabbing, and he knew he had once, for he had seen him. Bunnell acted to him just as he did when he had been drinking Riggs then explained why and how he cut his throat. After Bunnell left the house the elder Riggs went over to see him and on his return said 'sI guess he has killed him." ssWhen I heard this," continued Riggs, Git gave me a severe shock and I went into my bedroom"
 ''What did you ?"
 q got my razor and used it." "How?'
 "Across my throat"
 t'Why?"
 ''I thought if had killed him had better be out of the way and not make any more trouble than necessary"
 Witness denied the story told by Martha Peck that he (Riggs) told her if Bunnell ev- CT laid hands on him that he would kill him. He also denied the testimony given by his daughter, Nellie Bunnell, to the effect that he had told her that MT. Kennedy (Riggs' coun- sell was going to make up a story in order to make his years as few as possible, and that if she could swear that she could not tell whether the knife was on the table or. not that it would help the story. The witness added that the first he knew of such thing was when his daughter told the story in court, and at the time she claimed he told her he was left alone with her moment. Riggs also said that he knew his daughter felt very bitter against him. William B. Riggs father of the accused, recounted the difficulty between his son and Bunnell. The mother of the accused next testified. Although seyenty-two years of age, she gave her testimony very clearly. She was positive that when the boy Henry cried because his father (BunnelD drank a portion of his milk at supper, Bunnell told him to shut up or he would 'cut his liver out" She had heard Nellie Bunnell say, since her father was in jail, she hoped he (Riggs) would be hung
 Are you sure that she said hung?"
 s'Yes, sir, am sure."
 In the afternoon Riggs family physician testified that when the prisoner had the par oxysm of asthma his nervous system would be much affected and he would be very irri- table. This testimony was followed by that of Michael J. Brennan, who was present at the justice court when Riggs had his prelim- mary hearing. But little new light was thrown uDou the case
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
A Bird Dog and n Locomotive.

An interesting trial of speed in North Ha- ven between the locomotive of the 9:O5 a. m. train down and Mir. W. H. w. Campbell's bird dog Gyp took place yesterday morning. The dog seemed to be getting the best of it until the railroad bridgeawas reached, when the openings between the cross-ties made it necessary for hipa to adopt heel-and toe gait and he lost considerable ground. He held out pluckily for about three miles, and surrendered only when victory became ina possible esa5 =4s
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
Fair Haven.

FAIR HAVEN EAST, Jan. 25.--An amusing incident occurred last week It seems for the past month or more some of our citizens Gone sea captain and an oyster dealer, one a ship builder and one a acarpenter) have been in the habit of going every evening into ------'s confectionery store and calling for ice cream, sometimes offering high as two dollars plate for the desired article. Last Friday evening the callers came as usual and commenced calling for ice cream, bidding on each other as usual, one bidding as high as five dollars plate, the other three each bid ding two dollars 8 plate. Mr.- asked them if they were in earnest All immedi- ately cried out affirmatively, and all except ing the oyster dealer, who promised to pay next day, threw the money they bid on the show case. The proprietor, after taking it and putting it in the till, told them they could back out if they wished and he would stand treat, but all were opposed and were very anxious for the cream. The proprietor (who that day had purchased the article wanted and put it in the side roon) went and dished out four plates of cream and brought it to the astonished customers. They ate the cream with good relish and called it a pretty good sell, except the oyster dealer who has not paid his two dollars yet, but says. he will, and calls eleven dollars for four plates of ice cream pretty good evenings work.
 The statements before the committee of selectmen on the extension of East Grand street, known in the borough as Church street, made by President Watrous and Vice President Reed, create great deal of talk among the people. Some of the assertions coincide with the views of very few in this vicinity. The idea prevails here that not over one in hundred want a bridge; they want to cross at a grade or not cross at all If bridge should be built at that point it would make Centre street crossing the most dangerous on the Shore Line railroad. Every argument that can be shown speaks in favor of crossing at a grade. Then if the street is crossed at 8 grade there is one of the best locations for 8 depot on the south side of the street that can be had. A depot at this point would be one of the greatest benefits for this part of New Haven that could be had and 1t is ear nestly hoped that this question will be thor oughly ventilated and that the officers of the Consolidated railroad will allow the crossing at grade and build the depot so much needed.
 MT. o. A. Rose, who was threatened most seriously with a fever on Monday, is slightly better
 MT. William Hemingway unfortunately smashed two of his toes on the ice pond Sat- urday. @ -Ee
 MT. s. M. Allen caught hard fall on the ice Monday, severely straining his side so as to disable him for work the next day.
 Miss Nettie Granniss, who is spending the winter in Macon, Ga., with her uncle, Ebe- nezer Granniss, writes to her friends that she is enjoying her visit to the South very much. -5-..-.
 MT. A. l.. Chamberlain has purchased small Mexican pony for his son Lewis to ride, who is recovering from severe illness of ten weeks
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
EEatertaIn neMts.
AMERICAN THEATRE.

AmEhlCAN IdEAIRE The American Theatre continues to be nu- merously patronized. New attractions night ly.
 HAZEL KIRKE.
 Large houses for Hazel Kirke at Carll's Opera House Saturday, matinee and evening, are indicated. This popular play will be given by the Madison Square Theatre con- pany.
 SAM HAGUE'S MINISTRIES.
 Sam Hague's noted British operatic min strels will visit this city at Carlps Opera House February and 2. Mir. Hague lived In Wateryille, Conn.,, years ago, where he worked as knife maker.
 OUR BOYS.
 Miss Minnie Cummings and company pre- sented "Our Boys" again at the New Haven tatlon, and very successfully, although the audience was not large, the rain Keeping many away
 MICHAEL sTRoGOFF.
 Notwithstanding the weather Michael Stro- golf drew out fair sized audience at CarlPs Opera House last evening, and the matinee was largely attended. The fourth and con cluding presentation of this fine spectacular entertainment takes place this evening.
 oHEYNE's LECTURES.
 Commander Cheyne, of the Royal navy, an officer of three Franklin search expedi- tions, gives two of his popular lectures at Peck's Grand Opera House on next Monday and Tuesday evenings. He gives very in tensely interesting account of the dangers and hardships he encountered in the Arctic regions. The lecture will be finely illustra-
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications

Indications.
 d WAR DEPARTMENT. ] OFFICE oY THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFF1oER, WARRINGTON, D. O., Jan. 26-l A M For New England and the Middle States slightly warmer, cloudy weather and rain, winds mostly southwest, lower barometer. ---~r-
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

The most wonderful value will be offered to-day in our ladies' made up muslin under wear department. Many prices cut in two.
 E. VALLEY $ Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
Died in the Cold.
A Sad Sight-The Frozen Body O

A Sad Sight-The Frozen Body of an
 Aged Woman.
 A colored woman named Mrs. Betsy Sampson, living in the town of Bethany near the top of Darlington Hill, was found lying on the floor in her house Tuesday forenoon, dead. A half-sister of Mrs Sampson spent her unemployed time with her, but was lately engaged as servant in one of the families of the neighborhood. The house lately occu- pied by the deceased is an old one and stands in an exposed place. The cracks and crev- ices around the doors give ample room for the searching winds that are quite boisterous in the vicinity. It is supposed the woman, who was about 76 years of age, perished from cold during the extreme cold weather of Tuesday morning. The dead body was dis covered by Miss Ellen Sperry, who called at the house Tuesday forenoon. She found all the doors locked and the curtains drawn so closely that it was impossible to look through the windows. An entrance was effected and the body of the woman was found on the floor frozen so stiff that it could only be | moved with difficulty. There was no fire in l the small stove, but from appearances it was \ thought that the deceased perished while at- | tempting to build fire.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

Dry goods fairly slaughtered today Cost or value completely wiped out.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

E. Malley & Co.'s great winter sale com rneT1cag tO-day.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

We will offer the most astonishing bargains in all our departments today.
 N Rr CIn
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

One-half million yards of Hamburg edg- ings to be closed out Prices no object; they must go B. VALLEY < Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

A cold in the head is one of the best things that can happen to g lady with 2 lace hand kerchief, and Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup IS de- cidedly the best remedy to cure that cold.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

A good name at home is a tower of strength abroad. Ten times as much Hoods Sarsa- parilla used in Lowell as of any other
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

The American Theatre continues to be nu- merously patronized. New attractions night ly.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

for sale and applied, New Haven Window Shade Co.,, 43O State street. ja26 2t
 Be on hand early to-day and avoid the great mob. B. VALLEY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26
Weather Strips,

wholesale and retail, New Haven Window Shade Co.,, 430 State street.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-01-26

Prices greatly reduced on our fur goods before inventory. STEVENS & BROOKS,
 273 Chanel street
, 1882-07-29
Telegraphic Clicks

! H0ald's cable from 81 Petersburg
says: Alter having been ten tinl-s coua-
terUanLrA, the preparations fr the cor
ration Of the czsr are being ac.iselv
pushed forward. The crrcnony VIII pos
i;iyely take place by the end If Aacnst.
Rear Admiral Nicholson. cama.auiu-
the European staten. mokrs report t.
the navy department. upnn The s.a.e of
afirs at AiexaudIit, EHi', ul.3.r @s;e
of July >. IL says he rot cn the ll'h
Of Juae, was certainly accidental
AD eye witness from Tauiah states that
81 Europeans vere tortured, d.srmbowlta
ard torn TO pieces, and that women We're
violated and tortured. Soldiers pariici-
patcd in the atrocities. Aabi Fa,ha's
new government has issued Procls.na-
ton stating that every native molesrIg
Chfistiaus viii be shot.
1t is CERTAIN Arab viii destroy Cairo
unless d,feated and captur,d In reply
t. a prcc,amation Of the khtd.ve. Arab
appointed a ministry Il his oaa at Caro-.
Prspsrat;orS are made TO attack Abouhir.
and Arab Is moving portions Of his / rces
IN that direction.
Al. o., - ,,-,,4, -, ILL. . e. O.,
, 1882-07-29
Immigration and Cheap Lands.

That an end will soon come to Obtain
lug farming lands fur a nominal, or even
a low figure. is evident. Ths scarcity Of
an article is 5P. To increase ITS value, aud
tha; with tie immense tide Of !mais'.-
ton AID the purchasing Of great tr.c's ut
Ia9d hy Sp-gultt.rs, good farming t,.t-
crty VIII b,c IA, scarce IN lev yc.-',
there can b. no sort Of doubt Accod-
~ to the report of the Land Comms-
s.aurr at Washington. the total ailoua:
Of arabic n,.Gs rgma!n IA subject To- &C.
enrare, uuder the homestead and irr-
einptiun ar,s, IS barely sufficient 10 Iaeet
the demands for ihc next two years. For
several years the rilSay companies VII
aave lands for sale. but when once the
government llnds give out, it is quite
probable that tha pr:r. Vi these lands
will advance. These companies will keep
abreast Of the maraet price without
doubt. Tn. schools and c,lleses ho'd
considerable land, and there axe several
Indian reservations IL hs throUn open,
but those lands are generally sod for cas-,
III the ,tact. and L Is likely shat they will
tail INTO he hands uf SuccGlA.orS WIZ can
, 1882-07-29

GguI. S;oneman WAS born in the village
e Rush, Cha"tauqua County, New York,
dfty-ei4ht Yeas acr. Whea eighteen
years of age Be applied to the Secretary Of
War 70 be admitted to West Point. Al
ter a considerable length OF time had
elapsed, he received the desired permlss-
ION "a enter tie Institution. and gradu-
a.ei vi \ high bonors. After his gradu-
ton be was appointed Lieutenant Of
Cavalry in the Rsgulary Army, He ar
rived IL California in IS47 in command Of
a dstachmeut Of the United States Cav
airy, aud when the war Of the Rebellion
broke out. he again entered the field and
did battle fpr bis country. Since then he
has been VIca-Pr, s.dert OF the Sacramento
Wiley Railroad, and was appointed Rail
road Commissioner i'll 1876 and acted in
that capacity until 1879. At the last
election hs was elected IT, Ill the same
position ty majority IF over twenty
Thousand vg;es. He was appointed by
President Hayes as une oI the Board Ot
Indian ComuIisSi ,ners.
The military record OF Genl Stoneman,
as gathered from the otic.al statistics,
Published by lhe orders of the Secretary
OF War, in Janusry, 1881, is substantially
as F.Iiows; He was csle; IN July, 1872.
In July. 1916, he was breveted IS Sec
cnI lieutenant in the FIRST Dragons.
On The I2tl Of July, lSf1, he received
his regular commission as Second Lieu
tenant. On the 18th Of July, 1884, he
was appointed Frrst Lieutenant, bnt was
promoted IL October Of the same year to
the position of Rcgimental Adjutant.
Tri, he hrtG until March 81, 1853.
His various Gradations and promotions
thereafter We're as follows: Captain SEC
ond Cava'rv, M:rch ,, 1850; Major First
Cavalry, My 9, 1861: Brigadier-General
Of Volunteers, August 10, lo6l, Major
GeGerli Volunteers, November 30, 1862;
Col. Bcevet, December Is, 1852, fcr gal
ltnt and mcrlyoTious services III the bat
ties of Fredericksburg, Va: Lieutenant
C,loue' Thirl Cavalry, March 80, 1864;
B,igsjier- General. treYef, M1rch Is,
1860: Tor gallant and meritosious ser
vice in the field il the capture of Char
lottc. North Carolina" Maior-Generai.
brcret, March Is. 1868, Tor gallant and
meritocinIs service in the field during
h wlr" ClonL Twenty frs' Infantry,
July -. 1866; mustered ont Of volunteer
Ssptcnbs- /, 1850: retired Au-,ust Ii,
ls7l, "i,r disability resulting from dis
ease c.ntracred on the line of duty"
, 1882-07-29

\ new experiment n tie graiI rms
pogtarion business has j.st been ;Ti,G hy
the L. p, roai anj i,uHd - he succsss:ul
50 far as it 20 :. |: Is t!st of increasing
the tonnage Of freight cars from 20,O00
t. G0,C'o pounds by placing three IL
stead oi a two-1hee,el truck una the
ears, and lersthening the ears ahout three
iect. The experiment Was tried on a car
load q wheat from Solomon city. Mon
day. " plscing LOCO bushels II v wL.a, IL
car and shipping Il Kansas CITY. Tais
involved woigE; # 6.0I0 lbs. or ahou,
two ;hiris moye than Is usually carried.
The car reached hare yesterday, vas grad.
ed No, aud placed on the market by Il.
J. Latshsw X Co The experiment. how
ever, is not considered a complete succzss
Is the difficulty experienced i'll inspection
IS tee great to make It porula-. -.-Ka.s1.
CIV STA.
, 1882-07-29
guE 0rFIC.sLCITY PAPER
The Delega.eship.

In the las, lssue of the Olympia Stand
aj. editor Murphy savs
TIE rep. ated election # Mr.. Rreu;s has
;zurL' tie mast 1ustIuss mind that when auy
v,It of a fsgrs- head = safely strapped on the
ar,a: Republican jickass, It has sufficient en-
aurauCe ard strength - carry the load, ami
s.ru beat the time cf tlooCei stock
Not only this, Mr. Murphy, but his re
lection was made on the modern princl-
pie, in politics, 10y which a man Is elected
nu; for what he is, 80 much IS for what
b. says he giIl BE- Judged by that rule,
Mr. Brrnts ought 20 be left ont in the
coming contest And upon this same
principle there are, as the Standard sHys,
dozen aspirau-s for this one office with
headquarters at Washington. To get 1t,
candidates become gib Il tongue, ready
10 write editorials III praise Of their can-
diJaey, takers of any pledges a e"nven-
ti.n MAY choose 70 impose. To one of
these candidates the pcs ton presents a
certain foo.huld, and IA certain sense
the tar & ,ha appointing pp"er II tie
government. There ar IN this Territory
several appointments To which good sal
AIRY ard certain political status is at
iache' This yyuup HAN Is parry Ia
the sp,r.. yea tickle NE and I'll tickle
yo1 and MS ouicf object IA getting The
position In question, Is, that lac may i'rr-
form IN, share ,f jh- tickling Ii he fab
to get the nomination, has next chef De
sire O.. ~ -vt ,re Il the .hree t,cklers s..
cure Il though be would prefer 70 t,ctl"
vi. .n au appointment thIn tu br tIcEiud
al,h nu-. Fns main thing Is TO ger The
Dy'ect'e-hip IN the triangle, Tor # ~
ahuu!i ny any political mishap get beyond
tIa; circle, veil might they lock aru's a'id
chant, When shall &e three ne {
s-an IN office.
Should the people ignore human n'-
tui, an3 acc,p, mere words as a su's'i-
ta;c. the candidate who nrites newspaper
puIs ior himself wooId gt away with the
nomination. 10 hear h'ai one would
imagine the millennium lad { uc, and be,
the fuli f-5seJ Messiah. Ii the people
will 90 back t, lee I'd, ha VII neither be
che.red, chan / ~ ,l.ctrd
, 1882-07-29
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