The New York herald., 1868-05-17
NEW JERSEY.


EFFECT OF THE IMPEACHMENT NEws.-In this city
the from Washington yesterday fell like
b0mbshell among the radical ranks, causing dismay
and disappointment Of the most bitter description.
The democratic element on the contrary are In high
spirits the result, and confidently assert 1t Is
the death-knen OF the bugbear impeachment. The
most intense excitement prevailed In relation to the
matter.
SAD OCCURRENCE-An infant child OF Mr.. John
Hogg, residing at No. los Academy street, strayed
away from home on Thursday evening. The canal,
which runs near Mr.. HOgg's home, was dragged and
the body OF the infant was found at the bottom.
PICKPOCKETs CAUGHT IN THE ACT.-Yesterday
morning the two men, whose names are Charles Will
son and John Anderson and whose arrest was briefly
stated In yesterdays HERALD, were brought before
Justice NILS and fully committed for trial. They
act Of picking the pocket OF a German named Fred
erck Untredt, OF 29O Market street. His silver watch
and complete set Of skeleton keys were found in
their possession.
SHOCKING SUICIDE OF AN ELDERLY LADY-On
Friday evening Mrs. Mary Eastman residing with her
nephew, Mr.. Henry Aiken, on Railway avenue COM
mitted suicide by hanging herself. Tie dead body OF
the unfortunate lady was found suspended by cord
residence about eight O'Clock, No cause s assigned
for the rash act except a slight tendency to mono
mania on RELIGIOUS matters. The deceased was atou'
nlty years 0f age.
Hudson City.
SUDDEN DEATH IN THE COUNTY JAIL.-A prisoncr
named james O'Nc. who had been confined in the
county Jail for the past two weeks on charre 4
neglectlng his family. was found dead In his cell
yesterday morning lie was lorty years OF age and a
resident OF Hudson City, Coroner Warren Will hold
an inquest on Tuesday.
Trenton.
ALLEGED SwINDLING.-In the Mercer County Court
yesterday man named Job wolvcr,on pleaded not
guilty 20 a charge OF obtaining goods under false
pretences from Cahll Nolan, liquor dealers In this
city. IL is alleged that the accused procured goods
o. the amount Of sls2 by representing that ne was
the owner of house and lot worth 5000 which
there was no mortgage, which subsequently, It is
alleged proved incorrect the properly was mort
gagged TO the extent OF almost its whole value.
VISITATION BY BISHOP BAYLEY.-The Right Rev.
Bishop Bayley will visit st. Johns Catholic church
here to-day for the purpose OF administering the
rament Of confirmation 70 a large number Of aspi-
rants. The Bishop h announced 70 deliver lecture
dents connected with his visit TO the Holy Land and
the Eternal City.
Keyport.
SANGUISARY AFFRAY.-A couple OF days ago q
fight occurred between James Riley, saloon Keeper
and Emanuel Wilson, returned convict. 1t is al.
legged that Wilson vas imbibing rather freely and
desired more drink, which was refused. Wilson
grew 80 uproaricus M that Riley endeayored to oust
alleged he seized a hatchet and cast 10 at Wilson,
cutting his arm dangerously. Wilson next seized
the same weapon ana, rs alleged, almost severed
Rileys arm from his body. Wilson was arrested.
Elizabeth.
ANOTHER HAUL OF ALLEGED C0UsTERFEfTERs-
THE CHIEF OF POLICE FIRED AT-lhree men,
named Frank Cross alias Patrick Costigan, george
Chew and william Fitzpatrick were arrested late on
Friday night, aIier having as aegeu pusneu
nine two dollar counierfeils on the Make National
Bank, Of New YORK IN five different stores In this
CITY. II appears that o few minutes alter eleven
O'Clock two rough looking fellows entered the lager
beer saloon OF Louis zor. on Broad street near the
depot and presenttd one OF the bogus notes, which
was rc,ns III Ly fhe propr etor. Chief OF Police John
Feron happened to pe present and at once suspected
their character. subsequently . tnrd person en-
lnIsD 0V-Wp ~
win the Others wnereupon discussion arose, in
the coursp OF which the Chief interfered and was
about taking one OF the party into custody ior
a. drunkenness" wnen smart rap was administered
him ON the face. A scuifie then ensued, and the
trio made on the Chief and several officers follow
inp cross was caught, but the other two got away.
Willie just In the act Of pounc.ng on them at the
depot pistol was discharged at Keron and the ball
whIsIIed cloee by his ear. After waiting patiently
tin dawn he nabbed the other two and conducted
them 10 the station house. The prisoners wee after
wards given In charge Of United states detective
Nettleship.