The New York herald., 1869-02-03
sUBURBAH MrELLIaEUCE.
Jersey City.

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Jersey City.
TIE HORSE RAILROAD QUEsTI0N.-The Common
Council have passed an ordinance which was duly
approved by the Mayor. fixing the terms on which
the dispute between the Bergen and the Hoboken
Horse Railroads will be adjusted. The Hoboken
company agree; but the Jersey City and Bergen
monopoly now refuse to concur, ana threaten 10 sue
out an injunction. At present they monopolze
every line OF railroad running to the ferry aud have
practically crushed out the Hnboken line altogether
bill is In preparation ana win be introduced at
early day by Mr. Besson OF Hoboken. which VIII
break down the power Of the monopoly.
GERMAN EpucArIoN.-The question OF employing
German teachers in the public schools has so agi-
tated the public mind within the past three weeks
that the Board OF Education has consented at length
to refer the whole matter TO committee composed
OF some members OF the Board and some prominent
German citizens The grounds on which several
members OF the Board oppose the proposition are
the French, Italian or spanish, where parents pay
extra and hat IT is neither Just nor expedent TO tax
guage OTHER than the language or the country. The
committee are expected TO report at the next meet.
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PREcAuTIoN AGAINST FERRyBOAT ACCIDENTS
The Hoboken Ferry Company have just introduced
contrlvance on the ferryboat James Rumsey which
VIII preclude any possibility of accident by jumping
OF the boat When the boat IS about to start mum.
Der OF iron rails constructed on the sliding principle,
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boat one OF the deck hands Immediately 1astens
both gates together by means OF q clasp, and when
the boat has reached the bridge he opens the clasp
and pushes the gates upwards, when the7 fall back
to the pillars by means OF weights, which descend
into the hold The contrvance Ia simple, and yet 1t
appears the most eifectual safeguard against
accidents
DESPERATE AFFRAY ON THE MEADows.-Several
boatmen congregated in the liquor saloon corner OF
Fourth and Clinton streets on Monday night and
commenced playing cards, when dispute arose be-
tween two Of the party and severe fight ensued
large crowd collected and the men walloped each
other like professional bruisers till the police arrived
The following persons were arrested and conveyed
to the police salOn:-Mchael Mullen, Joseph Jacket
Martin Mcnamara, Daniel Carroll and William sta
nard. Several other persons were brought up as wit
nesses. McNamara was SO badly beaten that he ap-
peared to be dying and Coroner White was sent ror
When the fellow recovered, however, he positively
declined to implicate an ybody, but said he was
quite willing to assume his share OF the cOnse-
quences. Carroll halls from PortsvlIle and Stanard
from Port Carbon, Pa. Anthony McGowan who was
going along First street, got into the melee and SAID
he was policeman from Washington village; but
when he went TO the police station he denied this.
John Bogart, OF Meadow street, and Melvin Cort-
land supposed TO be an assumed namel q boatman,
from Phmnix n. T., also got mixed up in the anray,
ana the latter was held witness. Jacket, who
comes from syracuse, was fined ten dollars, as well
aS ell the others. except Mcnamara who was
allowed TO 20 tn search OF plasters Tor his wounds
CAPTUEED.-About TOUR O'Clock yesterday morning
the safe In the office OF John Kamena in Bloomfield
street, was blown open. Among those who were
startled BY the explosion was lady who resided on
the opposite side OF the street, and who, Rn looking
out. saw man run out OF the office and start on
towards Fifth street. he had just turned towards
Washington street when he encountered officer
Murphy, who struck at him, but missed An exciting
chase ensued, the stranger turning down Fourth
street Till he came to Hudson, where he was con-
on
III vain TO stand, dealt him a singing blow
the head. which brought him TO terms. On
John Bell resident or Canada. iron.rnoulder by
trade and wandered over from New York while he
respectable appearance, wei dressed and sports p
sandy mustache. The safe contained about.s300,
which the operator had not time to carry on as the
noise was louder than he expected. full set OF
burglars tools new stone cutters mallet aud two
diamond cut drills secured the scene OF the
explosion. The prisoner was recognized at the
police station by three officers, who mad seen nm
prowling around during the night. Recorder Pope
committed him 10 the county JAM for trial.
Wee,,nwiSen.
DOCK IMPRoyEMENrs.-The Erie Railway Com
pany have ordered the construction CT several piers
on the water front purchased by them from the
yenango OIL DocK Company. Two OF the buikhcads
have been commenced, and piles will be laid for
third about tho 18th inst. These piers intended
for the exclusive OF vessels trading with the
RAILWAY. boating bridge for the purpose OF
transporting freight cars co the New York side IL
also contemplated.
Hudson City.
Police RErogT.-The number OF persons arrested
during the month OF January by the Hudson City po-
lice was Is3. The number OF dodgers accommodated
at the police station was $685.
OYEa AND TERMISER.-John Nell, a conductor on
the Morris and Essex Railroad, was arralgned yes
terday on an Indictment charging him with shoot
ing Patrick Devery OF H0b0ken, with intent to Kill.
The prisoner pleaded not guilty and the trial was set
down for tomorrow.
ALLEGED ASSAULT on woMAN.-A warrant was
issued by Recorder Aldrdge yesterday the arrest
Of man named George Kraas, who is charged with
welding an axe over the head OF Mrs. Lewis and
threatening 10 take her life. The accused soon
after arrested and committed FOR trial.
Newark.
CoNvIcrgD.--In the Court OF Quarter Sessions yes
terday two hackmen, named Mark Corbe and John
Kelly. well known hangers-on at the Market street
depot, we're found guilty OF having robbed an in.
agent named Eberts some time ago Of $3.50.
The Jehus were relnanded for sentence.
SESsIELE.-Late on Monday night Constable Cos
grove wanted TO arrest Charles Denning, Of No. 80
Belleve avenue, to answer . charge OF assault and
battery preferred by the latter's wife. Charles
showed Doid front and Cosgroye cleared out and
got ofilcal assistance. The accused was committed
for triai yesterday forenoon
VERDICT AGAINST A RAILRoAD-The case OF Pat
rick Dugan Va. The Newark and New York Railroad.
in which the plaintiff sued for q larger price than
the commission allowed for his property, was de-
cIded ia his favor Ia the Circuit Court yesterday.
The jury reported verdict for $1,000, being Sis
more than the sum allowed.
ARREST OF AN ALLEGED BuRGLAR.-Yesterdsy Con.
stable Lcek, of Morrstown and detective Haggers or
hs city effected the arrest Of Charles Egbert.
biz residence IN New street, ana removed him TO
MorTistown TO answer charge OF having broken into
the residence OF Mr.. William L. King, at that place,
few weeks ago. The prisoner IL said to have served
one term In the state prison, aud the officers say
they have abundance Of evidence against him on the
present charge.
PECULIAR CASE or ALLEGED FoR6ERY.-An exam
nation In the case OF Mr. Thompson. the Roscville