The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-13
NEW JERSEY INTELLIGENCE.
Jeruey city.

s4M jersey City.
LECyURE On 'sTHE AMERICAN IDxA-"-A petition Is
being circulated for signature among tho prominent
Catholics Of this city DO presented Bishop Bayey
asking his permission have the Rev. DR. Brann fulfil
his engagement with the Young Mems Father Matthew
b. Society No. i IN delivering his lecture upon
'.fhe American Idea u VIII DO remembered TINS
clergyman nterdiccd by his superior from deliver
ing this lecture at the Tabernacle owing 70 the alleged
interference of certain priests who were becoming
alarmed at the well-merted popularity OF Dr. Brann
MEETING POLICE CoMAIssoSERs.-At meeting
OF the Police Commissioners Monday evening officer
William Valley was appointed aid to tho chief. This
officer he'd the same position the old force, and has
borne an excellent character.
Hudson City.
CASE OF MAREs-No vERDicr.-Ihc jury in this case,
who had failed agree Monday afternoon into
court yesterday morning and asked to BIO Discharged
but their request refused by the Court Later in
the day, however, there being chance whatever Of
agreement. they were discharged
FUNERAL OF THE LATE REv. DR.. MONROE. The funeral
OF this gentleman who met with SO untimely end
will take place this afternoon The remains will be
vcycd al eleven O'Clock. 10 Camden, for intcrment
special train will leave Trenton for the accommodation
of those desiring to attend the funeral on tho arrival Of
tho seven o'clock A. N. train from Now York.
Newark.
TRIAL OF f. NJ MOVES FOR ARsoN-The trial Of
Alderman Il. M Noyes continued in the Oyer and
Terminer yesterday. Six witnesses examined in
behalf OF the State They testified TO the in
which the business conducted the amount Of stock
the premises the size Of the building and the appear
Of things when they arrived at the fire, after
which the prosecution rested. Mr. McCarier opened for
the defence shortly after n0on and stated that he
prepared 70 provo the testimony Of Schneider he prn
pal witness OF the Stac) entirely false. After the noon
adjournment three witnesses were examined and the
is drawing its length slowly along The interest in
the attendance yesterday was larger even than on Mon
day. The large number or ladies present unusual
and has not boen exceeded In many years The trial
yet on.
RIor AT BALL-on Monday evening ball was given
at saloon in Mercer street. invitations being given 10
all who chsnced 70 enter the saloon. While all was
going merry marriage bell dispute to who
the favored sutton Of one OF the "belies" until
aay several Of the hsicu fraternity became involved
an the d spute and knock down blow was cven. No
sooper YES the arst blow given than tumbaers, chairs
and every available miasie hurled each Others
heads windows and furniture broken. women knocked
down and several Of the male attendants badly beaten
who suoceedsd in arresting John Oningor, Andrew
Leonad and William Costcllo while tho remainder Of
three wore 6ned SIS each and COSTA Yesterday after
two OF the party Gabriel Chester and George
Fuller arrested and locked up for future action
FioHr AT WEDDING PARrY.-On Monday night John
Collins called together his friends the house Of Richard
Ratchford Oils brother in law) No. ~ Monroe street.
for the purpose Of having "joy good time over his
marriage which occurred last Saturday night Unfor
tunately John introda 90 little too much liquor At his
reception and natur ally enough the male portion Of
the party became some what intoxicated resulting In
free fight For q timo he conflict warm notwith.
standing the exertions Of tho femaes 70 put II TO
end, one OF whom had her broken while endeavor
ing 70 act pachcat or. Peace finally restored by
tho sudden appearance OF officers, who arrested the
groom and tho brother -in-law. Upon being taken be-
fore the police court sterday morning they both
fined 50 and costa and the former allowed 70 60 on his
wedding tour.
Trenton.
CNsnRArioN OF LrNCoLN's BIRruDAy.-Yesterday being
the anniversary OF the birth Of Abraham Lincoln II
celebrated BY the State Legislature in becoming
In the Assembly portrait OF Mr. Lincoln ives
presented 70 that body BY committee appointed pro
IT, and hung up the right OF the Speaker beside
that OF Washington The painting procured at
cost or $780, and IL cnt portrait Eul oges upon.
tho life and character Of the late Chief Magistrate
delivered BY the Speaker Mr. Custis Of Camden, and
Mr. Moore. OF Cumberland; Mr. Morris, Of Hudson Mr..
Stansbur OF Passaic, and otherA