The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-26
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.


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Jersey City,.
lhh NE" BOARD OF EDUCATION was organized on
Monuay evening by the appointment OF Judge Ran
dolph as President and G. w. Perveil as Clerk.
The LATE DISTRICT ATroRNEY.-The funeral OF the
late Il. d. McCellani took place yesterday and was
a,enatu py te civic authorities of Jersey and iIud
son CUES: Resolutions of coincidence were passed
at meeting oil the Hudson county bar
CHARGED WITH PASSING A CoUNTERFEIT-Lucas
bath was taken before Commissioner Jackson yes
terday and held TO bail for trial on the charge OF
passing counterfeit $40 bill or the Marine Bank OF
New YORK on Louis Genge OF Union HILL
THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS I'm Hudson comfy bay.
Ing been completed there Will be lively time be.
tween the democratic candidates for Congress, no
no less than six OF whom are in the field The con.
venton VIII meet at Newark tomorrow. Mr.. Small
icy, OF Essex, has Withdrawn.
HObOlsen
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENTs.-As the twelve O'Clock
NOON train from New York on the Morris aud
Essex Railroad passing into the tunnel at Ber-
gen e Yesterday a brakeman named Thomas Edgar
te, on tne platform OF OF the cars and was run
ms oody being almost cut in two Death was
nn a.taneous man named Joseph Blanc was run
oxer near Hackensack, on the Northern Railroad on
I Monuay night, and had ono OF his arms smashed.
ne was conveyed to st. Mary's Hospital, Hoboken,
Where he expired at four O'Clock yesterday morning
Coroner White will hold an Inquest in both
cases. A young man named Lawrence Demosey'
member Of Sunday school excursion. was Killed on
the Morris and Essex Railroad yesterday at Madi-
son. II seems the unfortunate youth was leaning
over the platform OF one Of the salutlng some
ladies' one OF whom was his sister, when he was
struck by a wall and knocked under the wheels.
stanty. Henry Hansen, German carpenter, was
also struck at Orange the night previous and fatally
injured heavy bill of mortality for one day against
these faithful ministers OF death-the Jersey rail-
roads.
Newark.
POLITICAI.-A convention called by the State Cen
trail Jackson Association was held yesterday Krem-
lin Hall in this city for the purpose of perfectng an
organization, but owing to an tnsurlciency OF num-
bers 1t was adjourned over until September s.
SHoPLIFTING.-Ye yesterday afternoon Mr. Glaze, Of
the firm Of Glaze Hastings, merchant tailors doing
business on the corner Of Broad and Cedar streets
reported at police headquarters that several pieces OF
valuable cloth had been spirited away from their
counter. This is the third fourth time they have
been similarly robbed.
MILITARY REsIGNATIONs.-COOnelP eccwell, COM
mandant Of the First regiment N. ]. r c., has
resigned his command in consequence Of pressure
OF business. His resignation has been accepted by
General Runyon with much reluctance. The retiring
officer had long and creditaby been identified with
the militia Of New Jersey and his retirement from
the service will doubtless occasion much regret.
Major Cladek Of the First battalion which includes
Elizabeth and Railway, has also resigned Oh account
OF business relations.
THE ASSAULT ON LIEUTENANT RoaERs.-In con-
nection with the daring rescue Of prisoners and
assault Lieutenant Rogers, of the police force,
which transpired on Sunday last, two men belong
| ing to the schooner Pivot, whose names are John
Morrison and Robert Graham, the latter mere lad,
arrested yesterday by the Staten Island police
and handed over TO Sergeant Kirwan and detectives,
Brant and Williams, and brought TO this city, where
they will be examined.
EXAMINATION OF ALLEGED PICKPoCKErs AND GAR
ROTERs.-In the Police Court, before Justices Mills
and Stopn, yesterday afternoon, James Griiiths an
alleged pckpocket was examined on charge OF
picking the pocket Of French lady named Antol-
nette Durant Of No. SO Market street. He was COM
mitted for trial. on charge OF highway robbery and
atrocious assault John Berry and John Bowden were
also examined and fully committed. Mr.. Edwin
MallOy Is the accuser IN the latter case.
HONoRs TO CONNECTICUT FIREMEN.-Shortly after
four O'Clock yesterday afternoon the steamer SIAM
ford arrived from Bridgeport, Conn.,, having on
board large excursion party from that CITY, nclud-
ing Americas Hose Company, No. /, Of the Bridge
port Fire Department, under command OF Foreman
Q. w. Gleason, beside accompanying delegations
from FIVE six other companies. Chief Engineer
John sherman, of Bridgeport was also among
by Neptune Hose Company, No. l, OF New
ark, whose guests they remained for the
steamer chartered the Bridgeport, broke down soon
after leaving the DOCK rendering it necessary for the
excursionsts to take whatever conveyance could be
provided. Hence the lateness OF the tune OF arrival
In Newark. Preceded by Wheeler & Wilson's fine
brass band. the guests and their hosts he latter in
charge Of Foreman David Benedict marched up
Market street to the neatly furnished hose house or
the Neptune boys, where they were entertained to
their entire satisfaction. Chief Engineer Cashup. OF
the Newark Department, welcomed the strangers in
a few pertinent remarks. After remaining a few
hours the excursonists returned to the steamer and
padded away to Bridgeport.
Paterson.
WONDERFUL EsCAPE.-The man who was run
over ON Monday night the River street crossing in
Paterson and was picked up for dead was taken to
the residence OF his son-in-law, In Division street.
when was discovered that life still remained, and
IN q short time the wounded man returned 10 con.
seriousness. His name Is David Nauge, q well
known and thriving farmer living at Paramus
In Bergen county. and formerly proprietor
at that place. All who Witnessed the catastrophe
thought he was killed. and indeed 1t Is strange how
person could survive with hls severe injuries.
Several OF his ribs are broken and his collar bone Is
broken In three or four places, while one Of his
shoulder blades is literally smashed and the flesh
greatly mangied. Besides this the unfortunate man
received several severe wounds about the head. He
was struck by the cowcatcher, but was saved from
passing under the wheels by being caught upon a
portion Of his wagon which hung fast on the loco
motive Notwithstanding his severe injuries he is
doing well, and it Is thought he will recover.
SOmerville.
TIE RACES YssTERDAY.-Tne racing over the
Somcrvic course yesterday was the most exciting
event witnessed in the sporting line in the county
for years. II the weather continues fine the races
will prove great success. To-day the following
horses will compete for the largest prize offered
this occason:-Rh0de Island, George Palmer and
Panic, from Rochester.
Trenton.
THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION
for the second district meets tomorrow at Toms
river.
JUDICIAL AProINTMENT.-Judge Il. s. Field yes
terday morning in open court appointed e. Mercer
Shreve Clerk OF the United states District Court for
the district OF New Jersey. The new clerk fled his
Official bond and Judge Field administered the oath
OF Office The appointment Oils the vacancy occa-
soned by the death Of Mr. X. III. Shreve.
MILITARY NOTES.
The long expected trip of the Forty.seventh Brook
Ign TO Albany will take place tonight The regi-
mcnt will embark on board the Rip Van Wrinkle
at the foot OF Canal street, North river, at six