The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12
NEW JERSEY J.NTELLIGENCE.


jersey City.
FOUND DRowNED.-y ssterday morning the body OF
man discovered IN the water at the Pavonia Ferry
slip When taken out two slips Of paper were found In
one Of the pockeA OF which was written In Ger
man, 'LoriaSd manufacturer Of snuff tobacco-nfteen
cents You could have it here for ten cents" The
other permit in English partly printed and partly
wrtts signed by the Superint ndent oil the New YORK
Staff Emgrant Refuge and Hospital granting August
Kill ems (which probably the name OF deceascol
assence LOT TWO Gays IRON 'ne oa q that ~ the
uan who about three weeks ago IN most unscountame
MANNER ran into the ferry and plunged from the srdge
into the water, after which he was not seen NO.
having paid his fare there some allegations at the
time that he was pursued and in his efforts 70 escape
but the inquest TO be held this afternoon may develope
the circumstances OF the case.
PRESERVATION TO a FIRE coxPASY-A delegation from
Perseverance Hose Company No. s, Of Philadelphia,
bavc presented TO Liberty No l. Of this city, splendid
frame OF black walnut, containing forty photographs,
being OF the company represented by the dclega
tion The presentation was made Friday night at
Taylor's hotel when the Philadephians were sumpu-
2usy were H %aae Of Sy
Mr. Curran, Of the Pennsylvania Legislature and Major
Pangborn.
WOMAN ABANDONING HER CHILD. On Thursday night
q respectable looking woman applied for lodging at
Friday evening she coolly left the house. and not re
turning, her examined, when 1t was found she
had LETT her child behind about Blk weeks
old. She conveyed by officer to the Almshouse,
there to remain Till brighter days may come.
H0bOken.
A New CATHOLIC CauRcH-A plot of ground comprising
eight lots has purchased by Father timothy pastor
of st. Mary's West Hoboken on Bergen avenue,
South street. Hudson City, for the erection Of Catholic
church and school, TO meet the wants OF his parshoners
in that quarter The church, like s. Marys. will be
under the ministration or the Passionist Fathers.
DEDICATION MARTHA ISsnrUrE-The ceremo-
MES pertaining to the opening OF the Martha Institute
viii take place at three O'Clock this afternoon. Addresses
will be delivered by DR. Berg and Pro Fischer, of
New Brunswick College, in German aud English. The
institute viii be opened tomorrow for the reception Of
pupils
The RoscRuCIANs A general meeting Of the Hoboken
Lodge this order held last evening for the
election Of delegates to Abe National Convention to be
held in Boston After the result Of the ballot de-
brief addresses delivered by some Of the
members.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION -Iolonel G. W. Thorn, republi-
can, been elected Councilman Tor the Second ward
Of the township Of Bergen. The democratic candidate
was James Loper This with the late elections shows
a steady increase Of the republican vote.
Wechawken.
INFANIc1DE.-About noon yesterday some boys who
gathering nuts the residence Of Mr. Denning
Duer, At Highwood discovered box sunk into the
ground. with cord tied around it, On opening it the
lads stricken with sight Of the dead
body Of an infant, which, TO all appearance.
had been thcre week, and in such state Of mutt.
lation that the word murder'' Involuntary started
from the lips OF OF them The body bore evidence
Of tho foul death the child had undergone The skull
s boz oss 100 ,a s%a M s s
rby disngured The box was deposited at the foot Of
tree among the cliffs, In locality where the unnatural
perperator might we'll hope the sight would at least for
time clude the gaze Of man. Coroner White viii hold
an inquest to-day.
FALL or BU1pNe.-on Friday nisAs about seven
O'Clock two story brick house, situated At the north
corner Of Boyden and State streets tubled With
loud crash causing general CONSERVATION In the neigh
borhood State having been graded the building
had been len standing cmhank ment, and workmcn
engaged in excavating in order to make
ground floor. The building was owned by M. Henry
Havs, whose loss is about sa 600 i was occupied by
house. and his loss s about $500. Several gentlemen
who wero in the saloon narrowly escaped with their
lives II - alleged that the man having charge OF the
work about the house. named Larkin had removed the
front wall Of the house and had used umbers 70 support
the weight Of the building which totally made
quate for the purpose.
FRnrs ExcURsIox-rhe members OF Neptune Hose
Company will start on an excursion to Bridgeport,
Conn, tomorrow, where they will be the guests OF
Fountain Hose Company. On Tuesday parade Of
nremen viii take place at Bridgeport Ia which the New
ark company will join.
POLICEMEN TRoumE.-Several Of the new policemen
Of Newark have been brought up and for dere
LECTION OF duty officers James T. Mcdonald and James
Bidduph have been suspended for absence from post
officer Patrick Daily for ntoxicason, suspended officers
Muller and Book, asleep on post were repTmandcd In
tho presence Of the whole force.
ASSAULT WIFE CIuB.-0n Friday night Mr.. George
H. Smith, who resides at the of Belevic
and Governor street. demonstrated with two men,
Henry and Michael Brady, who using boisterous
1Sa snS T on os adjoining DIS property
Smith took hold Of Of them 10 march him on when
he was struck violent blow with CLUB hold in the
hands Of the other The two men were afterwards
rested and bail refused the injuries OF Mr. Smith
being dangerous
Elizabeth.
TExrERAScE MovKMKSr-Durng the past week the
Very Rev Father McQuaid, President OF Seton Hall
College, has been working in aid OF the temperance
movement at Elizabsshport On one evening he adj
dressed large audience at St Patrcks church, and
Row Father Hennessy Is also aborng earnestly in aid
Of the temperance He purposes TO distribute
temperance badges every sunday afternoon.
RAILROAD AociDKSH-0n Friday . German named
Myer while walking along the track Of the New Jersey
Railroad, at Ezabsh, struck By locomotive. For
IunateIy he mot fatally injured but hts arm
broken by the force Of the blow II 10 said that he
intoxicated as the time.
BuRcrARY.-M an carly hour on Friday morning, the |
residence Of Mr.. Soaring, at Dover was entered By
burglars and property amounting in value to $780, to-
yether with $500 in money stolen. No arrests have
hus far been made for the offence, but detectives
working up the matter.
GERMAN CAncIIc LADIES' FAm-The German Catholic /
adies' Fair came 70 cIoss last evening. The results
"a the whole have been satisfactory All the prizes that
emained on hand were disposed Of by auction in the
lsuai manner.
DRArH or a CExrHxARrAS-An old man, named Jere-
nah Arose, was buried ~ Mateawan, Monmouth county
few days since who had attained the advanced age Of
hundred and six yean He was said to Be the Oldest
nan In the Staaa
ATRIAL ron CHARirAnGs INSTITUTION "A local insti. |
ution established here In 1884 called the Widows and
Jingle women's Home Society Of Trenton, have made
appeal through their Board TO the public for far
her continuance Of their patronage for lie support |
nce its organization twsnty-eght persons have had
efugs from many Of this worlds privations within
hecring wall& Four OF the number have died fifteen
till find their home In IT, while the remainder have |
zen In the meantime 30 relieved by their friends or
through the procuring Of suitable employment ~ not
o be longer In need Of its protection.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
The Successor Of General Hseker.