The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-05
NEW JERSEY INTRLLIaEHcR.
Jersey City.

Jersey City. .... Ast
CoRoSKRs xQuEsr. coroner Warren held an inquest
yesterday the body Of man named Henry Bieshiem,
aged thirty-four years. who fell stairs satur
day night and broke his neck. He retired 10 bed on
the sscond floor Of house No 363 South Eighth street,
at O'Clock and between ten and eleven clock
when he accidentally slipped through door and fell 70
9th me hsss o VIE
and two children.
EscApKp AND CAUGHT AGAIN. william Sheridan was
arrested in December charged with entering the house
OF Patrick Darby. in Brunswick street. on tnel2th OF
that month, committing assault on Darby and
security appear bat kept At safe distance Till no
found the Grand jury we're discharged He was rear
rested yesterday forenoon and fully committed tho
county Jail for trial next term.
Communipaw.
TIVE AHArroiR-Durng the past month no less than
50 7B hogs were slaughtered ct the abattoir The
cepts OF stock for the time were 2l79 cattle,
81 no hogs and TO- 739 sheep. Now that the expert
ment hasproved success the manaa Of the Bay
Smith. OF Chicago. The now range Of franc dwell
nss 10 tenderedo the New York saughterers' Associa-
ton for the accommodation OF the workmen.
Hob0ken.
DsrnIERY DESTROYED FIRK-About one o'clock
yesterday morning fire broke the rectfyng dis
tery OF McIunes Meehan in First street. and almost
tho entire contents were destroyed few barrels Of
liquor saved. The structure frame building,
only the she'll Of which remaina The entire loss
about So 0Oo insured for S. 900 stock and 81 500
building small frame house adjoining was partially
work In Hoboken which foots up list Of fires for the
past three weeks exceeding those Of tho entire pre-
vious A8
Newark.
NORTHERN CoxvocArioN NEw JERssY.-The clergy
men Of Northern New jersey met In convocaton at
Christ church yesterday the public services being largely
attended Al twelve n the following clergymen entered
the church chanting professional hymn:-Drs Thrall,
Abercrombie Bosgs Krammer Rev. Messrs Harrington,
Stewart Dunneli, Parker, Merritt. Jaques, Potnam,
Hodges, Petit Clemson, Heplit, stansbury Reilly, Colds
borough Hoyt, j. H. Smith, Hawes, shackIeford, May
bin Hodgsin and Rice. The Holy Eucharist received
by the assembled clergy and number Of the faithful
aty, the venerable Mr. Jaques being ccebrant asisted
by several Of the clergy business meeting was sub
sequeny held occupying several hours. The principal
subject discussed was the proprey dividing the Con-
vocation, in accordance with resolution 70 that effect
ing number OF interesting addresses made BY the
members present, including DR.. Thnl and Rev Mcssrs.
Bogga Putnam and J. n smith. The result. upon =
action under the bishops sanction In the evening
missionary meeting was held, presided over BY Bishop
Odenhoimer, Of the diocese OF New Jerscy large
congregation wss present u The evening services
An Ex,ALpERxAS CHARoxp wirH ARSON. -Abont two
years ago the comb factory OF Mr. f. l. Noyes formerly
Newark Alderman, totally destroyed by fire, with
oil is contents The building which situated In the
Twelfth ward ana stock insured for 000 which
amount afterwards paid over To Mr. Noyea In the
following spring 1.-THE Are occurring in December,
gentleman removed 70 Binghampton, New York, where
he has since bean engaged In business About two
months ago he received letter from German rcsidir
In Newark in which 10 stated that the writer
policeman named Shafer knew that Mr.. Noyes caused
the comb factory lie burned 10 order 70 Obtain the In
snrance; and ALSO n the accused wished to keep Tho
| secret he must pay the writer . stipulated sum. Mr.
Noyes Immediately communicated with the Prosecutor
| Of Pleas Of Essex county, Mr.. CORTLAND Parker
asking advice as TO what course he should
pursue Upon receiving information that the
German liable To m Indictment for
attempt 10 extort money Mr.. Noyss promptly
turned 70 Newark appeared before the Grand Jury
There the tables turned however for the accusing
parties also pnt In appearance charging the exAl
derman with having pored oil over portion Of his
stock and then starting the flames which resulted In
the destruction NJ the building This sudden change In
the position Of anairs .couId bVt terminate did
In the Indictment Of Mr. Noyee for The trial win
begin Friday next, and will DO watched with much
proacbable character and formerly elder in Dr.
Poors Presby church The loss by the burning Of
the comb factory has been estimated by The Insurance
companies at moro than the sum for which vas To-
sured Mr. Parker appears 10 behalf OF the county and
Mr. McCarter for the defendant
SENATORIAL RECEPTION. -The Hon. Frederick r. FIRE.
inshuysen the newly elected United States Senator
from New Jersey, reception Al his residence No
Park place, last evening large number Of invited
guests were present Including Congressman Halsey,
STATE Senaor James Hays county and city officials,
and other prominent gentlemen