The New York herald., 1869-04-29
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.


THE HoBogEN HORSE RAILROAD On Tuesday
night the conductor Of Hoboken h' ,rse car called
on passenger for his fare, when ne latter replied
by striking him a severe blow on the left eye. The
assaiant was arrested and seAtenced to the city
prison for two days. The sa me evening two cars
Grove aud North Seventh str eets though none of the
passengers were injured me drivers on this line 90
not stop at the railroad Crossings as required by tne
ten,ion of the Common Council to the fact.
RErIREsRNT OF MAYOR ONEILL.-TEe farewell
message OF Mayor OrNeill 10 the Common Council
sets forth that he cannot withdraw his resg-
nation, inasmuch he believes he is not
Legally entitled 10 hold office for more than one
wear. The law extending his term OF ONCE TO
Two years was passed alter his election, and Is
therefore viewed in the light or an &c post lact0
measure. Congress, he says, might as wen ne
justified in extending the term OF President Grant 10
twenty years. The Mayor IL very severe on the
Street Commissioner the. Street Contractor and the
OF duty, and complains that tue latter
at the very commencement OF his term virtually
ruled hin cut OF the Board altnoaga tte nn
Police Commission. Several delegations, comprising
the prominent men OF both political parties, nave
waited on the Mayor and asked him, i'll the name
both OF republicans and democrats, 10 continue in
the onice for another year, but ne remained hrm
and positively declined to Withdraw ms feslsna-
tiOn. L Is the general opinion, without one aus
senting voice. that he has performed his duties
solely IN the interests OF the people, without having
any SCIiIcN tIUS ~ sSiNS.
HohOxus.
HORSE AND WAGON STOLEN.-The stable OF John
Woodruff Hohokus. Bergen county was entered on
Tuesday night and valuable horse. together with
WAGON and harness, were stolen. The people think
the noted horse thief Jerry storms s around again
with his gang and threaten they VIII aVenge tnen-
selves by Lynch law they succeed IN ~
| The farmers from horse thieves has recently oesh
formed.
Rldgewood.
COTTON BrRSED.-A car on the Erie Railway,
loaded with cotton took fire on Tuesday near Ridge
wood station from the sparks OF passing locomo-
tive, destroying about s400 worth, which VIII be the
loss Of the railroad company.
Newark.
DEAD BODY FoUND-A MYSTERIOUS CAsE.-About
five O'Clock yesterday morning the body Of an un
known man was found lying partially submerged
on the east bank Of the Passaic, midway between
the Centre street and turnpike bridges. II had the
appearance OF a man about twenty five years OF
age, and was clothed in light check pants,
light vest dark sack coat, plaid overshlrt ana
heavy boots. The body showed no evidence that
death caused by drowning. Pari OF the clothing
was dry and the pockets were entirely empty. a
large number OF persons viewed the remains witl-
out being able 10 identify them. The impression
prevails that the unknown man was either foully
dealt with or fell over the bank on tuesday night
while intoxicated and was smothered hls FACE beihs
entirely covered Win mud when found this morning.
Coroner Sheppard VIII hold al inquest, wlen some
new lacts may be discovered.
Paterson.
PAssAIc COUNTY CoURTs.-The case Of Benjamin
j. Cole or Little Falls for committing outrage on
one OF his former sunday school scholars, occupied
the attention OF the court yesterday. The grcs
name Is Margueretta Ross Cole Is married man
with two children. Previous to this affair botn par
ties were deemed highly Respectable ana occupied q
high social standing in their community. Tne case
Is causing considerable excitement, ana tue court
room was crowded with spectators all day.
BUSINESS IN PATERsoN-The cotton business
s very dull and is likely so TO continue until the
next cotton crop is received. The SILK business is
busy in some branches but dull in Others although
manufacturers anticipate an improvement soon.
The locomotive interest ~ exceedingly nVcY,
although The manufacturers complain that the pro-
hts now are very small The iron ana macElie
business Is In very thriving condition.
Haci1ensnck.
TIE pAsCACK RAiLROAD.-Thc extension Of the
New York and hackenssck Railroad through Pas
cack valley is being pushed vigorously, the work
being under way Tor nearly ten miles. lhis road
is 10 connect with the Erie at the state line, and
VIII 1t Is anticipated, be finished this year.
Trenton.
THE COMMON COUNCIL AND TIE POLiCE.-The
first regular meeting ot the new Common Council
will be held next Tuesday night. On this evening
week this body viii meet 10 elect the city police.
Tue present force are very soc,tous their fate
There are upwards OF forty applicants for election,
ard m order 10 diminish the chances OF the reap
pontment OF the Old members. the new candidates
| are circulating the most ridiculous and shameful
repoTts about their shortcomings far neglect
OF duty, laXity OF morals and want OF aQaptabiity
generally are concerned There may be some ineii-
cent old foncg among the fourteen men cOnstitnt-
Ing the posse CO0tdtH9 oi 1Tcnt0l out stl TIE ma
| jOii;y are yiglaEt and faithful Officers.