The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-01
NEW JERSEY.

IN BRiEF.-Mrs. Charlotte Smith, residing in Harri-
son township, attempted to commit suicide by taking
laudanuln a few days ago.
The Board OF Trustees OF the College nj New Jersev
at Princeton nave elected the Rev. James McCosh,
Of Queens College, Belfast Ireland president OF the
institution.
WHERE Is THE MERCANTILE COURT P-Before the
adjournment OF the Legislature a bill passed au-
thorizng the establishment In this city OF Mercan-
tile Court, to be presided over by Judge, with
salary of ST. 600. There was also TO be clerk, who
would receive 1890 for his yearly compensation.
The bill provided that the court should go into exist
ence on the second Tuesday In April, the l4th, and
the Common Council was directed to provide suitable
apartments, &c. Until recently the opinion pre-
vailed that the establishment OF the new court would
necessarily abolish the present Police Court and con-
sequently considerable anxiety was manifested In the
recent action OF the Council, which decided quito
the contrary committee has been appointed to-
look 0ut place for the new court but thus lar no
positive action has been reported. Meanwhile tax
payers are m0deStly inquirng whether the newly
appointed Judge and his CLERK are under pay Of
'how." The Knowing ones think chow" Unless
some definite action Is taken In the matter by the
Council, which meets this evening, 1t VIII begin to
assume the form of grand legislative swinde.
ALLEGED BRUTAL ASSAULT ON WOMAN by HER
HUsDAND.-A few days ago poor German woman
named Johanna Heischalk, residing at No. 1is Bar
bara street. appeared before Justice StapN in state
of much excitement and implored protection from
her husband, whom sne charged with Violently as
hands. After considerable difficulty an extensive
bandage was removed from her h al and the ugly
marks left by the good man exhibited TO me mags-
trate. The husband was arrested aud brought be-
fore the court yesterday forenoon Ne was required
to furnish bail for his appearance for trial.
SERIOUSLY INJURED WHILE INToXICATED.-A man
named William Cornish, about nfty years Of age
while in beasty state OF intoXication yesterday
morning, mistook window for door, and walking
out fell to the ground a Stance some ten feet,
sustaining serious INJURIES chief OF which ~ broken
leg. He was removed TO the station house ana medi
cal attendance called in.
SERIOUS AFFRAY BETWEEN WoRKMEN.-A German
employed at the Newark Zinc Works. named Jacob
Schmidt was arrested yesterday and taken before
Justice Sandford, to answer charge OF having
seriously injured n fellow workman, named David
Konemeyer. 1t appears In the course Of quarrel
Schmidt picked up shovel and struck konemeyer
repeatedly, INJECTING several serious wounds about
the head and face. The prisoner was committed for
trial.
MOntclair.
OBIrUARy.-Dr ii. III. Lloyd the wen known map
publisher, formerly member OF the Massachusetts,
Legislature died after short illness at his residence
here yesterday morning. Although comparatively
young man, being only thirty-nine, he has con-
tribuuted largely TO science and literature. He leaves
widow and six young children WHO are fortunate
ly, amply provided for.