In the third place, how came this lady to be in want of small sums of money at different times, and how came she to make her wants known to Governor Tiemann? And, far more wonderful still, that he should supply them repeatedly without the former advance being liquidated? This seems to me passing strange when we come to reflect on the fact that this woman receives for her services on the Island $800 per year; no small sum for an assistant matron. In the fourth place, if all or any of the above be true—and it may be true for any thing I know—(the trial of Branch did not at all touch these questions)—why is the lady not removed from the Island, for she is totally unfitted for the responsible situation she now fills? If the charges be false, why does the lady not take immediate steps to clear herself from this heinous scandal? The public have a right to demand that she either clear her character or that she be removed from the Island. A WORKING MAN. * * * * * ☞ The _Sunday Mercury_ reads us a homily, and attempts to whitewash the conduct of the Warden of the Penitentiary. John Smith, Jr., of Arkansas, is a great man in his own estimation, and it is a pity that the appreciation extends no further. ☞ The _Tribune_ attempts to advise the Tammany Committee with regard to their political action. This is extremely civil as well as kind, and in return for this the Sachems will probably vote the Republican ticket. There is nothing more useful than perseverance, if we except putty. Supreme Court. _In the matter of Stephen H. Branch undergoing sentence for libel._—Mr. Ashmead said he had obtained a writ of error in this case. He was at first disposed to let the judgment be affirmed by this Court without argument, in order that it might go to the Court of Appeals, but he was informed by Mr. Branch’s friends that he is failing so fast that the question is doubtful whether he will live until the Court of Appeals meets. Judge Davies—There is no other business before the Court. Mr. Ashmead asked to have a day set down for the argument in this matter. Judge Davies—No, sir; we cannot meet again until the third Monday in September. Mr. Sedgwick, Assistant District Attorney, could not consent to the case going on out of the regular order. He had no doubt but Mr. McKeon would like to facilitate the argument; he was, however, out of town, and Mr. Sedgwick could not name any day. Mr. Ashmead said that the defendant’s points were so very clear and the exceptions taken so indisputable that he had no doubt that the case could be disposed of in fifteen minutes.