The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-03
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

] Jersey City.
ALLEGED GRrEvous AssAULr.-A melee occurred last
evening in which two men named Charles Doan and
Pat Mctoven became conspicuous and the former il is
alleged made violent attack the latter with an axe
and hammer, and threatened TO take his llfs Dolan
was arrested and locked up TO await examination.
Communipaw.
THE Stock YARDS AND ABATroR. The receipts at the
stock yards for the past week 249 cars
$500 CATTLE h. 200 hogs and 1000 sheep Slaughtered
during The same time 500 CATTLE 5000 hogs and 1000
sheep.
Boar RAcE-A sweepstakes race came OF on Friday
afternoon in the South Cove over course Of ten miles
Inc following boats Jennie, Of Harlem; Lily.
| Zephyr, spunky Ellie, Beauty and Martha The race
won by the Jennie, which mado the distance in one
hour and thrty-four minutes, beating tho Lilly by
seventeen seconds and the Zephyr by two minutes.
| Two races are announced for the coming week.
Hobokeu.
RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL little boy six years old named
Andrew Brimposs fell tho track OF the Morris and
Essex Railroad yesterday Afternoon just oil train
approaching, and the locomotive wheels crossed his
leg, MASKING It thoroughly The little sufferer was con-
veyed to the Sisters Hospital, where ampuation was
performed. 1t Ii said that he pushed the track
by another boy though not intentionally. Another ver-
or the affair il that the boy sitting careessy
one Of the cars and was Knocked OF by o sudden
motion OF the train The parents Of the injured bow re-
side In Second street.
Boz STUNNED A FAIL Yesterday afternoon
boy fell from the top Of stone wall, distance OF
fifteen feet and stunned that he insensIbls
up late hour last night and his name could not be
ascertained. The Occurrences took place Washington
street and the boy conveyed 10 81 Marys Hospital.
Newark.
CTY BosDs TO IssuKp.-At the recent meeting OF
the Common Council q commit Of Eve was appointed
to confer with . similar committee OF the Board Of
Education relative to proposal that the Legislature bc
memorazed give the city authority issue S2OOO0O
In bonds for schoohouse purposes
MONTHLY RxPoRr FIRE DEPARTMENT CuIsy -
The report ar the Chief Engnse Of the Fire Depart.
mont shows that the losses by nrs in Newark during
the month OF October amounted TO only $225.
RuIGrorA Tho Rev. Hannibal Goodwin, whose call
TO the rectorship OF the House Of Prayer fEpiscopa
church, Newark was noted in the HERALD of Sunday
last has accepted the call and will enter upon his new
duties this morning.
SAILED poR EURorE-Ths Rev. Father Hickey, Of
Orange and his father sailed for Havre yesterday In the
Vile do Paris The reverend gentleman goes abroad
the bsneft OF his health. Previous 20 his departure his
congregation presented him with $4,000
PUBLIC PARK NEwARK.-Ths commissioners re-
Gently appointed select for the location Of pub
lie park have made their report The site sci eced stu
account Of the variety and beauty Of scenery and
its proximity to the centre Of the city.
Trestos.
MONUMENT TO CENTRAL CooKE-As . voluntary trb-
ute TO the late General william Cooke, his New Jersey
friends have resolved 70 erect to his men,
ory. The General, a. is well known, was connected
with several railroads especially the Camden and Am
boy, OF which he for many years chief supcrnend
ent. the monument 10 being prepared in this city by
Mr. J. w. Conroy The extreme height Of IL Is twenty
feet having granite base vsest square, and tho
remainder the nncst Italian marble. The part mmed-
ately surmsuntng the die has shield bearing the Ma
sonic emblsms, compass square, &c. Above the shield
are two sheathed swords running transverssy. and
American nag draped on either side while bordering the
extremity sxquisisely executed wreath oak
laurel The estimated cost 10 5000, and IL ID to DO
erected In Cranbssy, New Jersey, during the ensuing
| week.