The New York herald., 1869-01-17
Mw JERSEY ISTELLlGEsCE.
Jersey City.

n NEW CATHOLIC CHUkCH.-A Sl8 lOT new
Catholic church has been selected at the corner of
Mercer and Gilbert streets. 1t Is designed as an
auxiliary to st. Peters. for the benefit OF the people
of that parish who reside in the upper portion OF
Jersey City, The structure Will be OF brick. school,
house will also be erected adjoining the church. The
building VIII be commenced early In the ensuing
summer, under the supervision OF the Rev. p. Corri-
gan, pastor Of St. Peters.
RowDYIsM ON A FERRyBoAr.-On Friday night
gentleman named Mr.. Clarke was beset BY rowdies
on Desbrosses street ferryboat, who jostled and
pushed against him, and finally surrounded him in
the ladies' cabin in order to provoke him into re-
sstance Another gentleman who sat In corner
OF the boat quietly observing the movements OF the
knocked down 'e one Of the villains. He was in the
act OF Furnishing another Of the crew when the deck
hands arrived. The ladies' were so afrighted that
they left The cabin. No arrests were made. Some
reformation in the management OF these ferries Is
needed.
Hobokcn.
A MAN FOUND DEAD IN HIS BArHRooM.--Yc
day forenoon Jew named Edward Leyser, residing
ar 274 Washington street. discovered In his bath
room lying lifeess on the noor. Deceased was
bookbinder fortyone years OF age and leaves wife
and eight children. Coroner White win hold an
inquest to-day.
RIPARIAN RIGHTs.-The litigation between Geayer
Il Co. and the Hoboken Land and Improvement Com
pany In regard to the water front lying near the
trcstlework OF the Morris and Essex Railroad has
been brought TO close by compromise, the terms
Of which will be made public after few days. The
papers are still IN the hands OF the Court
Bergen City.
How A JoLLIFICATIoN ENDED.--On Friday night
the members Of Hook and Ladder Company No. 2
OF Bergen, held presentation at their truck house,
at which delegation from Jersey City attended.
The Bergen boys determined to escort their friends
from Jersey City home, and accordingly several
u So p
Library Hall. Mr. II. Campbell had one OF his legs
broken and Mr.. J. Seiben, City Marshal, who lost
for several yards In consequence OF the wooden leg
having got fast between the spokes OF the wheel.
: Bayonne.
OPPOSITION TO INC0RPoRATI0N.-A meeting OF
citizens opposed to the Incorporation of Bayonne
township took place ct the Pamrapau Mansion
appointed to present petition to the Legislature
asking for the passage OF an additional section 70
the bill, whereby the measure win be submitted to
the people OF the township for ratification. A copy
OF the resolution was sent to H. O. Smith, member
Of Assembly rom the district, requesting him to
and against the few who are trying to rush through
this measure for selfish ends
Communipaw.
The STOCK YARDs.-purng the past week there
arrived at the stock yards 2oa cars containing l7zs
cattle, e,ss7 hogs and 1904 sheep. There were
hogs and 5,s7p sheep.
FIRE AT THE ABArTorR.-On Friday evening .
Kerosene lamp in the once Of the abattolr exploded
setting nre to the woodwork, which sent up an
alarming blaze within the space OF . few minutes.
ID
been done. The loss is estimated ct $500.
Beund Brock.
PROBABLE MURDER-A MAN FOUND DEAD In A
wHlI~--About nine O'Clock yesterday morning
laborer named Patrick Muivey was found drowned
In well In this township. His head was sunk be-
low the water, ana his legs were directed upwards,
bottom. A short time previously he had received
upwards Of forty dollars, months pay from the
not even cent In any OF his pockets which leads to
strong suspicion OF foul play detective was I'M
ased Sp He sns
native OF Ireland. His death produces great excite
mept among the residents In this vicinity.
Newark.
THE BURNS ANSIvERsARy.-On FRIDAY night ar
rangements were nearly completed by the Scottish
Society, Of which Mr.. John McGregor is President
looking to the holding OF grand banquet In this
city on the evening Of the 25th instant to do honor
to the memory OF scotis's favorite bard Robert
Burns
ATTEmrrEp SUICIDE ON THE NEW JERSEY RAIL
RoAp.-shortly after nvc O'Clock yesterday after
noon IN unknown woman, poorly attircd, threw
herself fn front OF train that was waiting for
another one to pass II between the Centre and Mar
ket street dep0ts. citizen who saw the attempt
Just dragged her away In time to save the wretchcd
creature nom shocking DEATH She was perfectly
Wild with liquor, and was removed TO . house in
River street.
MEETING or rHE EssRx COUNTY FREEHoLDERs-
special meeting OF the Essex county Board OF
Chosen Froeholders was held In the Court House
yesterday for the purpose OF discussing matters rc
lang to the pol tax and other subjects OF interest,"
The act creating the Essex County Road Board was
the subject OF earnest consideration and discussion
which ended BY the passage OF motion, by vote OF
twenty-one 70 six. looking 70 repeal OF the
entire law. similar action was taken relative to the
obnoxious boiler law" On the subject OF poll tax
the Finance Committee made statement 10 the |
eject that by advice Of counsel the city declined to
pay more than had been collected, whereas the |
county claimed that the city was bound 20 pay the
whole amount Of the tax. motion, offered by Mr..
Poiner, prevailed, that the Common Council Be d.
rected 70 bring tho matter before the Supreme |
Court aud obtain decision ~ soon ~ possible.
kIinabetk.
ROBBED By Hrs FMLow LoDoRR.--On Friday |
night as alleged. young man named Lafayette 4
Morton started on ffom Ms boarding place at Bergen
Point, carrying with him sixsySevsn dollars IN |
monsy, the property Of 3 roomnass named George |
X. Chrtsv. LAfayoto wna arrested here by Captain /
00dasd and 0ncer Osborn and held 70 await convey /
ancs 70 Bergeu Point s4.8
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