The New York herald., 1868-06-03
NEW JER
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vited guests. The boat proceeded as far az Yonkers
on the North river and rcfurned to the Hoboken
dock about seven O'Clock NJ. Mr.. w. W. Shippen
entertained the guests. ana toass were proposed TO
Mr.. T. a. stevens, Mr.. Shippen, the Common Coun-
Gil OF Honoken and the Hoboken Ferry Company.
Mayor Bohnstedt presided. Responses were made
by General Hatfield Colonel Mehan, Colonel Rogers,
Captain Donovan ana $. W. Carey. The Weehawken
will be placed on the Barclay street line
FOUND DRowNED--The body OF Mrs. Nash. who
has been missing since Christmas Day was found
noatng az the IiobOken dock yesterday afternoon.
IN Inquest VIII be held
Newark.
SERIOUS RAILROAD AcCiDENT.-Between twelve
and one O'Clock yesterday morning an accident OF
serious character happened to the midnight train
due here from New York at halfpast twelve on the
New Jersey Railroad, Just o4 the other side OF the
Hackensack bridge owing TO misplaced switch
the engine and forward cars jumped of The track
and dashed over into the ditch The engine turned
a complete somerset ana buried Itself IN the sand,
bottom upwards. The greatest wonder prevailed
how every one particularly the engineer and fireman,
escaped unhurt. The latter individuals were. how
ever thrown into the ditch but only HAD their clothes
sOiled. The train was crowded with passengers az
the tnie. After an uneonlOrtaDe wat oi over three
hours q train went from here and picked them up.
The swtchman is stated TO have signalled "aI
right'
sUIcIDR.-Mr. Charles Kalbnoisch, a German gen
tleman employed a clerk IN the Insurance Office OF
Daniels & Parker, Broad street. committed suicide
by jumping from a ierryboai while crossing the Iio-
about tweny-elg years OF age and Il sad put an
end TO himself in consequence OF an inability 20
marry beautiful Young girl iu Germany. He re-
sided with Mr.. Peter Ncumcycr- corner Of River and
Ferguson streets.
Arw.NrrcD NCgnEg AyD HiGuwAv RoBrrgr.-
trr cr o'coet ca io,Gs morning wnile c voting
feursnea Cr - .rsl .on o. t. Nlt,.at.
f.et.tutr I'll 5'ae,e f.at ,aD l1c
lu s wlr)A lfp,g e. c..t TO- h.s lca.e lu Elizabeth.
when nla. Wayer.ey llc Wms .4adlon.y stopped by
three men. one of whom pulled oct a revolver ana
fired ~ straight in VincciI' face. The latter fen back
IN his wagon apparently dead, whercupOn tho a-sas-
sins beat and Kicked him IN most brutal manner
about tho head and body. While riding his pockets
the whistle of approaching train heightened them
on. They only succeeded IN getting SO. Tie injured
man was subsequently found concealed IN some
brush IN a state OF nnconsciOusness and conveyed to
Elzaheth by niikman. The pistol shot grdzed his
leit temple without innioting any wound. lie now
improving and VIII probably recover. Tic dctect es
arr ON the track OF the hghwayncn.
EscArE OF PRIsoSER-James Mccormick. a
prisoner in transfer from the allto the Cour, House.
slipped his handcufis ami effected an escape Nom
dag. lie Is an old Oiiender.
WcstGc,d.
srDpEN DEATH N THE PuLPlr.--On Sunday last a,
the opening OF the morning service the Rev. Edward
Downer pastor OF the Presbyterian church, fell back
In his seat and died Immediately afterward. He wa
subject 70 disease Of The heart, and was about
seventy years OF age.
Paterson.
RUS ovEr.-Early yesterday morning a negro
named ''Sise," who worked for Mr.. q. Van Dien al
Ridgewood, found lying upon the railroad track
| about mile and half west OF Paterson I'm sadly
mutiGted condition. His left leg cu OF near the
knee and his right foot badly crushed as to re-
| qure amp1tatiOn. IL s supposed that he had been
drunk and fell upon the track in the way or an ap
preaching train. Notwithstanding he is so severely
| Injured hopes are entertained OF his recovery
| GENERAL GRANT GOING TO JERsEY.--1t Is reported
| that General Grant will visit Hackensack, Engle
| wood and other places in Bergen county this week.
REAL EsrATE-A portion Of the property In Peter
| son known as the Butler farm, but now clirisened
| Iighland Park" was sold Of auction ~ lots on
/ Monday afternoon. 10000 worth was dlsposaQ OF
| principally 20 resident buyers.