The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-10
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

Jersey City.
The CITY TREASURES REPORTS that on the Slst
OF May balance Of s43,s2a ~ remained In the city
treasury.
FOUND DRowNED.-The body OF boy was found
floating in the Paterson dock yesterday. It was
drawn out and identified that OF Bernard +. KEEL
ley, who drowned while bathing in the river at
Weehawken, last Saturday. Coroner Warren VIII
hold an inquest.
TaE MANIA FOR CHILD BEATINa.-Another case
OF child beating, as grievous as any Of those pub
lished during the past two weeks, came to light yes
terday. It is charged that Frederick Seller beat and
kicked girl named Catharine Hughes, nine years
night Both parties reside on the Meadows. a war
rant was Issued by Justice White for the arrest Of
Seller.
THE CONSEQUENCES OF TRorrINo ON THE
STREET-Mr. Caleb d. Weeks, a resident Of Fifth
street, was returning from Jerome Park on Tues
day, when he undertook to trot his horse rather
lively along Third avenue, Lady Thornton running
alongside. On nearing 10th street he perceived
the track INSTRUCTED by wagon, and In turning the
animal to avoid 1t he was thrown ont falling heavily
on the ground. His face was greatly cut and
bruised but this he did not regard much in view OF
his narrow escape from sudden death.
A REMARKABLE CASE OF SuICIDE.-Among the
passengers on the feryboa Morristown from New
York on Tuesday evening was man who demeaned
himself In an excited manner, walking up and down
sengers. When the boat had reached the middle OF
the river he thrust his hand in his pocket drew out
CABIN card bearing the name ~. Smith, 1855 Allen
street, New York" lie then made use Of some re-
marks to the effect that she would now behold him
for the last time. Before he had finished his obser-
vations he rushed out aRd placing his hand on the
guard ran, turned complete sonersant and
plunged into the river. The boat passed over him,
but was soon stopped. All efforts to recover the
body proved unavailing
HuisOn City.
THE BOULEVARD COMMISSIONERS met at the
Court House yesterday, whence they proceeded to
locate the Boulevard north OF Hudson City. The
work OF locating the west side Boulevard has been
completed.
THE CoURTs.-James Slater, who was indicted for
perjury was arrested and held to bail yesterday
morning in the sum OF $1,000 to appear for trial.
The Court OF Sessions Is still engaged IN the trial Of
criminals charged with theft and assault and
battery.
LAY DELEGATION IN THE METHODIST CHURCH,
IN the Union street Methodist Episcopal church on
Tuesday evening meeting Of members Of various
churches was held to participate In discussion pro
and con, on the subject of lay delegation. The at
tendance was large and much interest manifested
in the proceedings, which consisted Of stirring ad-
dress gainst the measure BY General Runyon and
an equally forcible one In favor OF the same by Mr..
&. q. North Other similar meetings are to be held
in various churches.
MEETING OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF FREE
BoLDERs.-An adjourned meeting Of the Essex
county Board of Chosen Freeholders was held at the
Court House in this city yesterday. BY communi.
cation from the Hudson county Board the attention
OF the Board was called to the alleged encroach.
ments on the rights OF riparian owners along the
Passaic river by the Citizens Gaslght Company and
the Paterson and Newark Railroad Company. The
committee on high bridge at RidgewOOd, Bloom
field, submitted report from Nj. q. Deialed, Civil
Engineer which set forth that the bridge was very
defective that part OF had already fallen, and the
rest was very dangerous; also report that the
counsel ofthe Board considered the contractor liable
for damages and cost of rebuilding bridge. The
committee submitted q resolution that committee
be appointed with power to rebuild the bridge upon
any plan which they might agree upon. Consider
able discussion on the subject followed rs
70 what course should be pursued regarding
the rebuilding Of the bridge There appeared to be
ability on the part OF the Board to Obtain any sat
isfaction from tho contractor, and motion pre-
vailed to rebuild ir at the expense Of the county.
committee OF i've was appointed to take charge OF
the matter. motion reiatine to the laying out OF
the table. report providing for the altering and
improving OF the Supreme Court Chamber. at cost
Of $4,000, was approved Of. The CHAMBER at pres
ent IL IN dsgraceful condition and very badly venti
lated. Messrs Brodnax, Hasey, O. W. Harrison,
Horace Dodd and Joel ID. Mead were appointed
new County Poor House, to report at the next
meeting II was resolved to hold stated meetings
on the first Wednesdays In August November, Feb
ruary and May.
Trenton.
THE HARRIsoN-VREELAND CASE AGAIN.-The ceIe-
brated Harrison and vreeland case, which orfgi.
mated in suit brought in the Hudson Circuit Court
last January by Mrs. HARRISON widow OF forty five,
against George Vreeland wealthy drOver OF eighty.
three. for breach OF PROMISE Is now being argued in
the Supreme Court on motion OF defendant for new
trial.
THE CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-The second
day Of the Central agricultural fair was quito sue
cess. large number Of persons were present
The principal feature was the trial Of speed.
Some Of the best stock from q wide range
OF country was entered: The most Interesting trial
xuQ IN Atnn rtlII0 dos rl.ta
was won by J. Borcam, or Jamesburg, IN 1851. In
the trial Of three minute horses there were twelve
entries, best three In dive, and the won by
W. Ii. Dabe in three straight heats in 2:4sH, 2:5lI
TAO In the trial OF double teams there were three
entries, and was won by j. a. Walters in 2:5oH,
1851 1859, best three In five. In the trial OF PAGERS
best two in three, j. l.. Doty won In $3.50. 1859.
L0NG ISLAND.
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