The New York herald., 1869-02-24
SUBURBAN. IHrELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

Jersey City.
AID ron rHn MARrHA lNsrIrUrR.-A lecture was
delivered ut the Tabernacle last evening BY the Rev.
L. Mohn, for the benefit OF the Martha Institute 1t
Hoboken which is advertised for SAFE oy Ine CITY
authorities for taxes. The subject was, ''ine h1r-
mony Between the Mosaic and Geological Records OF
Creaton,n which was illustrated by magnincent
tableaux.
SEIZURE OF METHODIST CHURcH.-Pursuant TO
Q resolution adopted by the Common Council at
recent meeting the Methodist Episcopal church
standing on Of the public squares was seized BY
the Sherin on Monday evening" subsequently the
tion to use the ecince till the lst OF June and in the
meantime they are to provide for themselves some
other location for . house OF worship Inc city
authorities have been very indugent to this congre-
CATION FOR several months, vet they showed no sign
or removing in accordance with the judicial decision
rendered against them.
CHARTER AMENDMENTs.-As special meeting Of the
Common Council was held on Monday night, when
several amendments to the city charter adopted.
The drainage commission Is TO be abolished and all
future improvements VIII be carried out by the
Mayor and Common Council The salary or the
Recorder s to be increased from $500 to 600; that
that of the Collector OF Taxes from $500 to $500.
The proposition to increase the Mayors salary from
$25oto $500 was negatived. The following appro
priatons are to be raised by taxes$10,000 for the
Improvement OF the new City Hall and any other
public buildings in the possession Of the city;
on which to erect public school; $4,000 for the
erection OF building for the use OF Engine Company
No and the ASSOCIATION Of Exempt Firemen, to be
not exceeding $40 000 Is TO be raised by the issue of
bonds, payable in twenty years. for the Improvement
sioner is authorized TO repair any sidewalk nagging
or gutter the costs thereof to be made lien on the
sucR repps In In al cases Of for vo
lation OF any city ordinance Q copy Of such ord-
nance, duly certified by the Mayor and City Clerk,
ho ovAp ad nviflo NJ fha aytc
ence Of said ordinance.
Bergen City.
EXCITING CHASE AFTER BURGLARs-ONB OF THEM
SHOT BY AN OFFICER-Whie Of1icer Walsh was
making his rounds yesterday morning near the
dummy junction Mr. George De Mott came up and
informed him that the house Of Mrs. Woods in
Spears row, Communipaw place, had been robbed
were found open, and several articles had been
packed up ready for removal by the thieves.
sstance and the three resolved to separate and re-
c0nnoitre the neighbOrhO0d. Walsh soon came up
with two men on Bowden avenue, who told him
for short distance, when they were about to sepa
rate, but the ocer stepping up told them ne wanted
them. They at once ran on through Pausade ave-
nue.. An executing chase ensued. Walsh fred seve-
raj times the last shot taking effect In the hin Of
Of the men. yet he kept running till other oicers,
hearing the firing came up, and the men were col
Jared and taken to the station One Of them dropped
bundle Of clothing They gave their names as
wounded and medical aid was provided Recorder
Mathews, after hearing the complaint sent both
prisoners for trial.
Hohokus.
ATTEMPrED BuRaLARy.-On Saturday night the
residence OF A. J. Cameron, wool merchant OF New
York, living In Hohokus, entered by burglar,
who succeeded in ransacking several rooms. Before
escaping with his booty, however he was discov-
cred by Miss Cameron who was entirely alone in the
house and who boldly ordered the thief TO depart.
The burglar then threatened the young ladys life,
she ned 10 her room locked the door ana
made such an alarm that the marauder was glad 10
make hasty exit without taking anythingwlth him.
Trenton.
THE CASE OF COLLECTOR TH0RNE.-A writ OF error
has been filed in the Supreme Court OF the United
States on exceptions taken against the charge Of
Judge Field 10 the jury.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT C0URr.-Ths court was
engaged yesterday In hearing some unimportant
cases. The trial OF persons indicted will
be resumed this morning.
THE INCARCERATION OF YOUNG LAFoN.-ThomAs
Lafon, Jr sentenced 10 the state prison for the man.
slaughter Of Joseph Hebrng, for one year, arrived
here yesterday along with other prisoners and was
lodged In that institution.
SUPREME CouRr.-The February term Of the Su-
preme Court Of New Jersey commenced in the
State House yesterday. There were present
ON the bench Chief Justice Beasley, and Judges
Bedle, Depue, Dslrympe. wocdnuIl, Van syckle
was present. After branch court being formed and
the cases to be argued set down for particular day.
the argument Of Child the Central Railroad Com
right Of the company to widen their track TO 100 feet
after having originally established and run their
road with less. Cortland Parker and ex-ChancelIor
Williams are engaged on the case.