National Republican., 1883-01-27
THE COuRTS.
large Number OF wills Filed for Probate
Other Legal business Tyansacted.

Other Legal business Transacted.
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
Business was transacted in the United States
supreme court yesterday as follows:
Admissions to the bar-Lewis NJ. Hosea, Of
Cincinnati, Ohio, and William Gilbert, of
Syracuse, N. Y.
Nos. 1853 and 1866 Joseph s. Hall, appellant,
VS.. Neal MacNeale ct al, and Mosler, Bahman
q Co. Argument concluded by T.. N. Nicker-
son for appellant.
No. 164, Harry StuclSy, assignee, &C., appel
lent, VS.. the Masonic Savings bank ct al. Ar
gument commenced by D. w. Armstrong for
appellant and continued by James p. Helm
for appellees Adjourned until Monday.
FIVE WILLS FILED.
BY the will of Susanna G. Birch, filed yes
terday, the entire estate is bequeathed to her
son, Rev. Joseph s, Birch, who is also consti-
tuted sole executor
The will of Louis Nourath was yesterday
filed with the register. The testator be-
queaths to his wife, Catherine Il. Neurath,
part of lot 2, square Sl3, and all his per-
sonal estate The balance of the estate, con-
sisting of real property is left to his children,
share and share alike. The widow is consti-
tuted the eXecutrix.
The will of Margaret, Burke was also fled
yesterday. The testatrix directs that Rev.
Jeremiah O'Sullivan shall sell the house and
lot, No 113 East Capitol street, and hold the
proceeds in trust for the use of her son, John
Burke and, in the event of his death before
his 21st year, then TO her two nieces, Emma
and Maggie Mcmahon. Father O'Sullivan is
nominated guardian of John Burke
Tho will of the late William $. Buchly
makes the following provisions: To his wife,
Alice 7. Buchly, all money due the estate
arising from insurance policies not specially
assigned, the same to be invested for the bene-
fit of herself and children. The interest of
htIgiupgg ia1 m ut Dpnngyl-
vania avenue, which the testator may be en-
titled to under the construction of his fathers
WILL and all his household furniture and eff
fects at 030 @ street northwest is left to his
wife to dispose of as she may see fit. Alice
T. Buchly and Henry G. Thorn are appointed
executors.
The will of Alexander Gardner, yesterday
fled leaves all the estate of the testator to his
wife, Margaret Sinclair Gardner, who is the
executriX.
A COMMISSIONER RESIGNS.
The resignation of j. J darlington, as United
States commssionerand cxamnerin chancery,
was yesterday accepted by the court in gen
eral term and j. Altheas johnson appointed
in his place.
THE DETEcTIEE INVESTIGATION.
Henry Lacey, colored man, was examined
by the grand jury yesterday, in connection
with the charges against the detectives.
THE RECORD.
Probate COUrt-Jtstice Jdmes.-Will of William
]. Has,ail, will proved and admitted to probate;
letters issued to Frederick X. FalConer on bond
of 200. VIII Of William $. Buchly, admitted to
probate; renuuciation Of Henry G. Tnorne; letters
issued in bond of $4,000. Order appointing William
Ignatius Dyer guardian 10 the orphans of William
Ignatius Dyer, Oh bond oi $1,000 Estate OF Charles
Perry; order ratifyng executors sale of testators
Interest in firm Of HenpsIone & Perry. Estate of
James Ready; John Bligh, guardian TO his orphan
children; case called UP aud exceptions hled by
II. b. Moulton. VIII Of Alexander Gardner ad-
mitted TO probate and letters granted To eXecutrx
and bond of SS,000 win OF Eugenia Berry nd
mitted to probate and petition OF sale. Michael
Leddy appointed guardian to Margaret Ieddy on
bond Of $1,000. Peter P.,Bergevin appointed guar
VIII of Margaret Burke proven; Rev. j. OSuiliVhn
appointed guardian on bond of 1000. Adjourned.
Circuit Court-Justice MdcArhir.- r.-Wanainaker "
Co. VS.. Hunters oif calendar. Miller VS.. baltimore
and Potomac Railroad company; off cnlendar;
leave to file declaration. NewbuTger Ut al. VS. sam
stag leave TO plead next week. Tyson vs. How
gate off calendar. Wyndham VS.. Buchanan; YER
dict for plaintiff for $50 81. Moore VS.. Barber ct al;
of calendar. Sand & Curtis VS.. Roessle; settled.
Stevens VS. Pullman et a verdict for plnintlf for
81 AL and interest. GOrham Vs. Burnes ana w1fe;
motion for new trial filed. Jury respted until
Monday. Motions to-day. Assignments for Mon
day Nos g. TO- 16. 10, 20, 2, % eS, "a %, 30 3O 81
32, 32 212, 80, and "a. ,i1.
Equ1ty Court-Justice Jnnes.-Dcnmead vs. Dem
mead; referred TO auditor 10 ascertain counsel fee
OF William A. Melvy. PhnniX Mutual life In-
suranCe Company VS.. Grant; no necessity for
order in case at present. Thatcher VS. Thatcher;
testimony before Albert Blrper, examiner ordered
taken. Adjourned till next Tuesday; no assgn-
m"nt.
Court In Bdnc-7ne Chief Justice, Justices Cor and
HdDner-Charles IL. Scott; improvement IN cleo
trio alarm signals; argued and submitted Hop
bin. Adjourned until Monday. Assignment Nos.
q, z, 8, q, 10, IL, a. l6, IL, and 49,