The New York herald., 1869-01-30
sUBURBAH INTELL1GENuE.
NEW . ~0Al'
Jersey City.

ALLEGED MALICIOUS C0NDUCT.-A yOutn
Michal Canty, six years old. was conveyed to the
police station last evening by Henry Wild, who
Charged him with smashing the windows Of build
tngs In South Second street. He was commiIted Ior
trial.
RUN OVER AND INJuRED.-A man named William
Curley, travelling from Keyport, was run over ana
severely injured at the Pavona ferry yesterday fore
noon by truck heavily laden with tobacco. he was
intoxicated at the time His wounds are not OF
dangerous character.
CHARGED WITH OPENING LErrERs.-Henry g. Pape,
who resides at 14O Pavonia avenue was arrested
yesterday morning by Deputy United States Marshal
Onsow on the charge Of opening letters belonging 70
q young man named Coe Costerlln and abstracting
money therefrOm. The letters mad been u,recLcu 70
burned and otherwise destroyed several letters. A
Young man named Charles Blizzard made afhdavlC
that Pape opened two q these e.ers ~ ns Pre-
the accused was held to bail In $1,000 Tor exami
nation this morning.
HOboken.
YEARLY TAXES CoLLECTED.-The total amount OF
taxes collected in Hoboken during the year 1868 was
s102 462 43. The deficiency on the part Of the Col
lect0r OF Arrears amounts to SS9S 81.
SALE or THE MARTHA lNsTrTUTE.-The assess
ment, amounting to $780, levied on the Martha Instt
tute on account OF sewer constructed In front OF
the building not having been paid the building was
put up for sale on Tuesday pursuant to notice at the
log log s1i law was Ike taxes IS be not PAID
March the CITY Treasurer viii be Instructed to pur-
chase the property behalf Of the city. AS this in
stitute established for educational purposes the
Common Council would willingly show some consid-
eration but the charter OF the city admits Of no
emptions
ALLEGED BRUTALITY TO AN OLD WoMAN.--A short
time ago James Connor5, who resides on the Hobo
ken Meadows, induced his mother-in-law, an old
woman, named alice Kelly, to remove from New
Xnrtr and ltv0 Mt I, 10 Ma
s the mother Of nine children, but all are dead save
one, who is the wife OF Connors. She brought with
found that they grew tired Of her. trivial dispute
arose In the house on Thursday evening, when Con-
nor, nors, It Is alleged, knocked down the old woman,
handful Of gray hairs from her head. An aaidavit
Of the foregoing facts having been made before JUS
tice White yesterday q warrant was issued for-the
arrest OF Connors He was committed to prison in
default Of bail.
THE NEW CITY HALL.-A committee Of the Com
mon Council Of Hoboken paid q visit OF inspection
to the Morton mansion, adjoining the Post Ofice, In
Washington street, on Thursday for the purpose Of
reporting what alterations may be necessary before
the building will meet the requirements OF a
City Hall. Tne COMMITTEES desire that the present
occupants WIN vacats the premises on or before the
used as police station the other doors Will be oc.
cupied by the Common Council, the Recorder and
Child have given notice to the city authorities that
the premises how occupied as Recorders court and
police station must positively be vacated before the
1st Of July.
Newark.
THE ESSEX ROAD LAVAL an adjourned meeting
Of the Board OF Chosen Freeholders OF Essex
county, held in this city yesterday an amended bill
presented to be submitted to the Legislature In
meet all just and popular ideas the subject one
OF the principal features In the new bin Is clause
providing that the entire county be taxed for oil I'm.
pr0vements under the act.
THE MORRIS AND ESSEX RAILROAD "OuTRAGE.'-
further examination In the case Of the railroad
men, against whom such o sweeping charge was
preferred by one Goodson, which was to have taken
place yesterday afternoon did not. neither Good-
son nor his wifc put in an appearance. The magis-
trate forthwith dismissed the entire CASE Goodison
doubtless heard that an action was to be commenced
against him for alleged perjury and it Is thought he
has cleared out.
forenoon well-to-do resident OF Warren street
named Patrick Brady was arrested charged with
using loaded pistol on one Thomas McCnesney.
son Of the latter, intending to go TO California,
was tenant OF Patricks, but on Thursday had some
little dispute about the rent. II was arranged by
other articles The complainant was left to take
charge Of some furniture belonging to his son and
alleges that during the night he was shot at. The
accused was held to bail IN $500.
STATE CONVENTION OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE
REPUBLrc-The annual State Convention OF dele
gates from the various posts comprising the depart
ment or New Jersey Grand Army OF the Republic,
was held IN the chamber Of Post No. IL, corner Of
Broad and Clinton streets. yesterday. The chief
business transacted was the election OF officers for
the ensuing year, as foIlows:-Grand Commander,
Colonel William Ward OF Newark; 8. v. q. c.,
Captain r. II. Lea, OF Camden; j. v. @. c., Captain
Samuel II. Hopkins, OF Morristown; QuarterInaster
General Captain Richard Hopwood OF Newark.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF CRIPPLED SOLDIER
About six O'Clock yesterday morning the dead body
OF one-iegged pensioner named Samuel W. Butler,
an inmate OF the Soldiers Home, found lying on
the sidewalk iii front OF a low groggery kept by one
Thomas McGuire, opposite the liome, IN MIL
street. The deceased was about fory-hve years OF
age and has wife and family. His death Ia evil
IDENTITY either the result OF fail or thrust followed
on Thursday night ana strong euspicioa prevails
that he was thrust ont OF doors. The matter Is now
10 the hanas o. the authorities. The unfortunate
man was so obese as 10 be burden 10 himself.
Though fond OF glass he was not q habtual
drunkard.
Trenton.
THE PooR.-The Irish Catholics OF Trenton pur.
pose holding a citizens' bali on Tuesday evening.
February Q, In aid OF the poor OF the city.
THE LEGIsLATuRE--No quorum being present in
the House yesterday morning It adjourned till Mon
day evening. The Senate adjourned the previous
day 70 the same time.
STATE BOARD or EDrcATIoN.--The State Board OF
Education organized In Trenton Thursday, by the
appointment OF the following onicers-PrcsIdent,
Governor Randoph; Vice President, Judge n. =.
peld; Secretary r,c y A. Apgar Executive Committee,
-
Charles =. Elmer and William X. Mcdonald
UNITED STATES DISTRICT CorRr.-The Grand Jury,
who have been In session for two weeks, and who
have not yet completed their labors adjourned 70
next week. The alleged Treadwell (eiectlonj frauds
together with what Judge Field terms several i'm.
portant casesn win likely occupy another weeks
investigation before they report.
ARREST or THE CHrEF OF POLICE. Yesterday
afternoon the Mayor'sonice was crowded by LAWYERS
nabobs and inquisitlye citizens TO hear d case in
which the CHIEF Of Police OF this city and young
gent named Lewis Freeze were mutual l,gants.
The facts Of the case, narrated OF CHIEF Of poioa
Hawk, are that on Thursday night While on luty "a
the state a Normal School, Lewis Freeze de.
manner In the building, and ne arressad
and locked him up after some resistance. s,,bss'
qucnty the CHIEF, In consequence OF the res~
billy Of Freezes parents, released hi ,-ssccta.
recognizances the same ngbt. r. o. nls own
Mayor yesterday. in fnc ~ appear before tne
father Of the alloe .-.sa alnaltlme Colonel Preeyp
for the ~ -..sed dlsordeIIy, procured Mnrrnni