The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-04
NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE.
Jersey City.

TEE ALLEGED KIDNAPPING CAsF-rhe boy Courtney
whose forcibe transmission to Michigan and detention
there on farm, recently published in the HERALD
has just been brought back TO this city by his father
who accompanied the journey by an agent OF
the Cfildren's Aid Society OF New York. who, il was
alleged had disposed Of the boy The writ OF hapeas
corpus was issued by Judge Brady and endorsed by
Governor Fenton.
Tue New FERRY TWENTY THIRD sTREEr-rhe pro.
posed ferry from Twenty third street, New York. "a
Pavona ferry, Jersey City for which q charter was
granted by the Common Council some time ago, will be
put into operation this fall The construction OF the
necessary piers and bridges will be commenced In few
days The completion Of this line will supply require.
nent long felt by up town citizens.
LIQUOR DEALERS FrSEp.-The following liquor dealers
were fined yesterday by the Recorder for selling liquor
without license Carrigan corner Of Newark ave-
and Grove street; John Kennedy corner Of South
Seventh and Coles streets, and Frederick Middelegge,
206 Provost street,
The FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTION. Tho Board Of Can.
vassers, composed OF two members from each engine
hose and truck company met at the City Hall Friday
night and examined the returns of cast for Chief
Engineer on Thursday evening Tho following the
result of the poll John Coyle 1856; Smith Meade 100;
John Whean 102. In counting the returns from o.
gine No. there was found in the box more ballot
than the number of votes on the roll The Board how
ever, decided that the company entitled to thirty
two ballots, and allowed them In tho count To this
decision Mr. Meade took exception and will contest the
election.
Hudson City.
The Comfy CorRI-The judges Of the Circuit court,
court Of Common Pleas, Oyer and Terminer General
Sessions and Orphans court, VIII meet at the Court
house in this city at ten O'Clock tomorrow forenoon
for the hearing OF motions and other business.
Hoboken.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY. Yesterday afternoon at
tack was made on George ". Lehman IN stable in
Warrington street BY George Klauephai who Gu. him
in the head aud otherwise injured him warrant was
granted by Justice White, and the assailant held TO
bail IN $500.
Snltcrviile.
PRoposAr To CHASGr THE NAME OF THIS Will AGE
petition has been forwarded to the Postmaster General
TO have the OF this village changed that Of
"Pamrapau," who according to the author OF the petit
ton, was a neighbor Communipaw In the good old
times The main object OF this movement however in
dcaes the existence Of factous squabbe and this is
the corrective suggested TO crafty the grudge rhe OPP
position TO tho movement Is so great however that the
proposition is held in allegiance until expression Of the
people can be bad on the subject. The old Bay House
and grounds, which formerly belonged to Mr. Salier,
from whom the district takes its name have passed into
low Haven The promoters OF the movement seem TO
have a morbid sntipa'hy to fcadaism.
Bergen.
The PLANK Roam TROUBLE AGAIN Another indigna-
ton meeting held at Library Hail on Friday night,
to take for the suppression Of this grievance
The chair was occupied by Mr. Garrett Van Horn whe
Mr. Clark acted secretary. Speeches were made by
Messrs. wakeman and Woodward after which there was
some discussion the proposition to have the road in
question handed over TO the citizens OF Bergen The
proposition OF the Communipaw Ferry Company 10 con-
struct Jersey avenue has many advocates
CurLD Run OVER KnLEp.-on Friday evening
q child named Margaret Rourkc, aged two years an
nine monrds, was run over the Newark Plank road
In front OF Frosts Row. by farmers wagon driven py
a named Patrick Cosan The chiids skull was CO N.
pletcly crushed In by the wheel OF the vehicle and
death was instantaneous Cogan was arrested and Is
held for trial.
NEw HosPrrAL MovExEyT-The German Aid Hospital
Association met in Green Street Hail Friday evening
committee was appointed 10 buy land and TO oversee
the erection OF building thereon suitable for the
ception OF sick and disabled Germans.
MEETING or COMMON Couycir.--At q meeting OF the
Common Council held on Friday evening, the Committee
Public Health instructed TO ascertain and report
70 Council the cost Of erecting and maintaining one or
public baths for the convenience Of the public
The Committee on Horse Railroads was instructed TO
confer with the different horse railroad companies Of the
city as TO the best pan FOR preventing accidents In get
ting Ia and out OF the cars by the front platforms
Pennington.
NEW BAPTIST CHURCH The Baptists OF Flcmngton are
about taking measures for the erection Of new church
ednce. The contemplated structure will he sixty feet
front by ninety deep, built Of brick, and will cost about
$4,000
CLERGYMAN DrrosEp.-At q council called BY the
Congregational church, Rev George Day. the pastor
having been heard in his own behalf, It resolved
that be be discontinued In his pastoral Office The
charges against him consist in his entertaining theolog.
cal opinions contrary to the fundamental doctrines OF
the church OF Christ The council then installed Rev.
George Pierce In his stead.
New Brunswick.
NEGOTIATIONS % BoSps-Ths Water Company Of this
city have successfully negotiated their bonds issued
under authority Of The Legislature 70 the amount Of
400 600.