The New York herald., 1869-02-17
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

A NEW fERRYBOAT, to be called the Piainfeld, for
the Central Railroad Company, Is almost completed.
1t Is similar In dimensions and design to the Eliza
beth. This company IL now provided with four
boats, which for beauty OF design, ample accOnmo-
dalon, comfort and neatness, have rivals either
ON the North or East river.
RIPARIAN RIGHTs.--A meeting OF proprletors OF
lands fronting the waters Of New York Bay, Newark
Bay, XIII Van Kull, the Hudson Passaic, and Hacken-
sack ryers, took place at TaylOr's Hotel yesterday
to consider the bill recently introduced In the Legs
lature in regard to riparian rights The bill
detues the water lines as far pro-
prietors Of lands extending to the shore
are concerned, and prohibits any such proprietor
from filing in or reclaining any portion OF the shore
unless by virtue OF . special act OF the Legislature
The act OF 1851 authorizing shore owners to erect
wharves beyond high water mark Ii repealed This
Is the bill alluded TO in the HERALD before the reas-
semDing OF the Legislature Every speaker who ad-
dressed the meeting yesterday opposed tine measure,
and q resolution was adopted calling on the
Board OF Freeholders TO oppose the bill. The follow
ing gentlemen were appointed committee TO
confer with the freeh0lders in the martcr.-Al1red
Berney. P. G. Westeryelt, Hartmann yreel, WIN.
CurIte and d. Il. Culver. fhe bill Is designed chiefly
to check the encr0achments OF the Central Railroad
Company, who are filing in New York and Colnmu-
nipaw bays without let or hindrance, and to such
extent that the commissioners appointed by the pro-
posed measure will have 10 inquire whether naviga-
ton In the New York bay IL not seriously affected
thereby.
Raboisen.
THE CusrAa ESTATE DisprrE.-The issuc between
Messrs. Gaaycr Butts 4 Co., 10 regard 20 the strip
oi land near The trestleworK Of the Morris ana
Essex railroad. has been settled nv u compromise.
The latter company surrender their claim TO The
water 'front.' aud regeive equivalent IN property
situate In NewarS street. Had the litigation CON
tnued the legal expenses would have eaten up The
property involved.
Hudson City.
Tas HoBogEN MURDER TRIAI.-rhe trial Of Gus
faye and Amiei Hausnann, charged with the murder
Of John passeh, al Hoboken, was continued yester-
dav. Christopher Gloedc, Drs. Taylor and Elder una
Fritz Gioede examined. The latter testified that
.Amiel hausnann rushed al MIN. charged him with
beating his dog and before remonsrance could avail
struck him on the breast ana said the devil would
take hlm. lie then endeayored TO hurl
the movement, prevented him. Hansmann went
up stars shortly afterwards and returned with
once got away He then saw Passehl fail oowu NJ il
ne was shot, but when he approached him he could
see no marx Of Violence and supposing that he was
instantly, ana 80 silently was the fatal blow given
that it was only when woman raised him In her
terrible fact was realized. The will be con-
sum up, and will be followed by District Attorney
Lyons IN reply for the Stale.
COURT OF SPECIAL SRssross.-The following per.
we're found guilty In This court yesterday:-wil-
liam Farmer and John Hagan, two boys. breaking
and entering the workshop OF the New Jersey Rail.
road; Patrick sheridan, John Gray and Richard DAILY,
breaking into aud stealing from the house OF Amos
byrnes; Augusta Winfield, servant girl, larceny.
James Cooper pleaded guilty TO a charge OF steal
ing shoes aud John smith, his associate pleaded
quietly. These were jailbiros who felt an itching
Tor pocket money, and went out on an expedition
which secured this for them. william Il. PARADISE
ana John W. Ousterman pleaded not guilty TO the
charge Of burglary IN tue store Of Henry A. Craw.
ford Jersey City; also not guilty to The charge OF
breaking into tho store OF Anncss 4 Murray. John
Brown Haeck, coiored man. protested that the
charge OF assault and battery MS mother, alleged
against him, was false IN every particular. Chris.
tan Smith brought up on the charge
OF stealing shawl belonging to Antonio Gronswer,
at hoboken few days ago. Christian was too
smart for the Court, aud by pretending that he could
not understand the questions OF the counsel he Sc
cured postponcment OF the case. Henry w. Shade,
charged with stealing quantity or clothing from the
stable OF Mrs FAIR at ackensacK, pleaded guilty
George Schroeder entered a similar plea 10 the
charge OF burglary at the residence OF Mrs. sarah
King, In Neeuawken.
Bergen City.
CHARTER AMgSDMENTs-At the meeting OF the
Bergen Common Council on Monday night, several
amendments 10 the city charter were reported by
committee. The supplement provides that the Com
mon Council shall have power TO borrow sum not
exceeding $l50,000 In one year for assessments In
street improvements The Mayor and Common
council are empowered to purchase lands and erect
schoolhouses which they may issue bonds to the
amount VI S2o0000. the Water Commissioners are
ment bonds which shall be paid BY assessments on
the property benefited. No more than $4,000 shall
be expended on tue erection Of bridges In any one
year. A special meeting 10 consider these amend
ments ls set down for next saturday evening
\ Freehold.
INCoRpoRATIoS.-At q meeting OF citizens last
week NJ Freehold resolution was adopted In favor
OF Incorporating the village. committee was ap-
pointed 70 dram charter 10 I've presented 70 the
Legislature.
ErIpcE OVER TIM BAGirAK.--A convention was
held In Freehold ON Saturday 10 adopt measures TO
promote the pnilding Of bridge across the Raritan
river, at or near south Amboy Ex-Governor Parker
presided. Resolutions were adopted asking the
united companies TO build the bridge, and thereby
give the people Of this quarter OF the state more
rapid and frequent communication with the great
metropolis. A committee was appointed to wait
upon the Joint companies and urge upon them the
Importance and necessity OF erecting this bridge.
The convention was largely attended by influential
citizens of Monmouth. Burlington ocean, Mercer
and siiddlesex counties