New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-15
NEV-Jh'RSEY ITEMS

RrAPIyc MACHINE TRi,L.-A reaping match took pisee
las, week in Monmouth County. Naming Improved ana
acres hour and Il minutes and the former IN hour
aad - minutes The Committee would not suiier tue
teams TO 60 faster than ordinary walk.
Il might be added that large concourse OF farmers
present and witnessed the successful operation OF
these reapers not in of whom have machine OF
their own, ever will have. II is wonder that they
have ady anced far in improved implements as 80 sub
sute cr~ile for the sickle. In another century they
will begin TO use reapers.
STATE GEOLOGICAL SpRvEy.-The Geological corps
appointed by the Governor is now fully organized, ssd
consists of the following members Dr. Wm: ktchel.
Ceoegst and Superintendent Egbert Vele. Esq, Topo-
graphical Engineer Prof Geo. H. Cook Assistant Geoo-
gist Henry Wurz, Esq, Chemist and Mineraogst Or.
KicheIl and Mr.. Niee will be in the Mold next Monday.
commencing in Sussex County Prof Cook will enter
upon his duties in Monmouth County on the 2'th inst
The survey will be prosecuted with vgor. and report OF
progress made at the next ion Of the Legislature be-
sides the principal objects of the survey the Developments
the oi the State great care will be taken 20
prepare accurate maps OF different portions from actual
survey, which will be standards hereafter
An artesan well has been bored a. Cape May 80 feet
d.ep which supplies excellent fresh water. This Is con-
iered satisfactory OF the fact that good water can
be procured the shore By boring Cape May IS but
iny visited this season, owing to the eSoroant prces
charged for board.
Mr. Aaron Bennett of Trenton, struck on Thursday
morning by the early line OF cars from PhhadelPhia AZ
Trenton and killed He was driving some cows irom tns
track lust as the engine approaching but unfortunately
did not get out of reach himself in time.
ADAY PoLIoE-An ordinance ia pending in the Jersey
CITY Board OF Aldermen organize what may be consd
ed police force day service in addition to the pres
en-, force OF cons,abes and night watchmen II provides
for the appointment of Chief Of Police as the Chief TX
ee eutiye II the Department who 10 to attend all fires AMI
d charge Of the force saving property
an d dispensing mobs such occasions IL viii be his
duty 10 attend the SaonHouse in the morning when
tbe ns sht watch dismissed; take an account OF CON-
plants made during the night and see tha the prisoners
are taken before the Recorder lie will attend upon the
Recorders Cout until such are disposed Of Ha
will keep record OF the affairs Of the Department make
complaints against persons found violating the City Ord
nsnco and always be ready for the performance
duty whenever is required or necessary. One police
man for each OF the four Wards IL also provided for ~
this Ordinance who together with the Chiet the Consa
bcs of The Wards the Marshal and the Stree: Commis
sioner will constitute the Day Police OF the City The
Chief Of Police is to salary and the Police per
dam allowance The Chief will be required TO give bonis
In the ,um OF 81 900 for the discharge OF hts duty.
PoLloE.-Robert Harrison, grocer, at the corner OF
Montgomery and Waen.ss complansd of by the street
Commissioner for epcumbering the Sidewalk, was hnei
: nv the Recorder.