The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-22
NEW JERSEY.
.Ier@aY City.

iected near the stomach.
NEw FERgyBoAT, named the Jay Gould, has
been launched for the Pavonia ferry, to ply from the
new ferry at rwenty-thiru street. New York, about
the LIST OF APRIL The plan OF the new ferry building
at Twenty street was described in the HERALD
several weeks ago.
Hudson CITY.
THE COUNTY HOsPmAL.-The Common Council Of
Hudson City, at their meeting on Wednesday night,
passed a resolution protesting against the erection
of the County Hospital within the city limits. IL twas
urged that the proper location for the institution
would be at Snake Hill, where the Almsh0use now
stands. The objection was raised Dy men who think
Quence OF the danger from infectious diseases arising
from the proximity Of such building. The fact
was cited Nv me mover OF The resolution. Il was
ordered thai the action OF the Board be made known
to the representatives from New Jersey in Congress
in order that they may resist any transfer OF the
property used as an arsenal IN Hudson City Tor such
purpose.
VISIT OF THE LEGIsIATURE.-H is rumored that
Governor Randolph, President Of the Morris and
Essex Railroad viii give the members OF the Legs-
lature a trip over that line early In February.
Arriving at Hoboken they will have short sail on
one OF the erryboats where dinner will be provided
for them. They will also be entertained at the resi-
dence OF The Governor, In Morristown.
Wechawken.
ATTEMPTED BURGIARy.--A bold attempt was
made by burglar yesterday morning, about three
O'clock TO enter the residence OF Mr.. Gideon S.
Miller. on the road leading from Weehawken
TO Gutenberg. Mr.. Miller was awakened by
a at the window OF his sitting ROOM
which is situated directly under the Sleep
INK room. he moved quietly down stairs and
tried 10 enter the room without making any noise,
but the door knob creaked In turning. and the 0pe
rator taking the alarm. fed. Nr. Miller hurried to
the window which he raised bur he could not hear
o sound lie then lowered the window and went up
stairs, and taking his revolver, told his wife to
o. the premises. Although he travelled several times
through the grounds he found trace OF the night
prowler. The wood WORK OF the window was almost
entirely cuI away opposite the clasp which 1aStens
down the frame so fna the thief had nearly erected
his purpose. Mr.. Miller had been entertaining a
number of his riends from New YORK on Wednesday
evening.
Orange.
FATAL RAILROAD ACcIDgNf.-Yesterday morning
halter named Thomas Boiles, residing az this
place was struck by the locomotive Of the quarter
died soon afer lie was about forty give years of
age. \ severe cut on me forehead and another
the breast all the visible signs OF injury.
a surgeon was promptly on hand, but ais services
were Of no ayail. Interna injuries caused deatn.
Paterson.
PAssAlC COUNTY CoURTs.--Ialnes Brady pleaded
guilty 10 Indictment for assault and battery, aud
gave security for his appearance. Patrick DOMAIN
was found guilty Of larceny and fined live dollars
Mary richardson was tred for larceny, and after
long absence the Jury rendered verdict OF acqutsa
EnSene blsh was convicted for larceny. Michael
Tallend and Henry Carney were found guilty OF
bfeakln2 ana entering.
Trenton.
BusGLsny.--On Wednesday night the residence Of
a MIR. Hunt, residing near the Assium, was bur-
giarousy catered and fifty pounds Of lard and
twenty pounds y butter extracted thereirom. The
burglars escaped.
RsPCBLiCAS CAUGrs.-yesterday afternoon q
Joint CAUCUS OF the republican members OF the Legs
laurc was held In the state House. Hon. Frederick
T. Frellnhuysen was unanimously nominated for
United States senator.
RECEPrIoN Mrs. GOVERNOR RANDoLrH.-0n
wednesday evening the wife OF Governor Randolph,
VINO IL at present the guest Of John r. Stockton, OF
this city. held reception az that geutlenan's house.
Nearly all the members OF the Legislature well a.
large number OF private citizens paid their re-
spects and expressed themselves highly pleased with
the decorous and fashionable manner In which they
were received.
THE INSTRUMENTATION hou' Cd Of the Legislature
met yesterday morning. IN the senate the following
bills were introduced:--To incorporate the Bound
Brook and plainneld Canal Company, TO enable
lodges and chapters Of Free and Accepted Masons
to convey ana mold real aud personal property: and
TO Incorporate the Philadelphia and Camden Bridge
Company.
In The house the following bills were noticed
10 improve navigation in the county Of Middiesex
supplement 20 an act 70 incorporate the Jersey CITY
ana Hoocken Horse Railroad Company. The printer
not having been able 10 nave the bills ready Tor pre-
sentaton to the House, The Legislature, after accept
ing an invitation IRON the New Jersey Historical
society 10 be present AZ its meeting practically adj
lourned To Monday evening at eight O'Clock.
BOARD CHOSEN FREEHoLDEss.-At a special
meeting OF the Mercer County Board OF Chosen |
freehoders held IN this city yesterday the follow
Ing preamble aud resolution were adopted:-Where-
as at the time OF organization Of the present Board
OF Chosen freeholders the county was indebted In
the sum OF 10000, and whereas said Indebtedness !
was increased in consequence OF extraordinary ex-
nv he
lresnets and 10 erecting large and costly bridges
and furnishing the new JAN and building with |
not anticipated by tue Board at the time OF making
their estimate OF the amount OF money be raised
by taxation for the various county PURPOSES; and
whereas there h promss0ry note OF x30U00 almost
falling due and payable 20 the Trenton Banking Com
pany, and nearly year viii eapse before the |
county Will receive any income from taxation, there
fore-be It resolved that committee be appointed |
to apply to the Legislature for the passage Of law
authorizing this Board to borrow money and issue
bonds in order TO meet the said note aud the urtner
indebtedness which VIII necessarily be incurred dur
ing tie coming year.
dispose Of SAID bonds legalized by the Legislature,
said bonds not 70 bear rate OF interest exceeding
seven per cent per annuIn.
NEw JERSEY HISTORICAL sociEry.-rne annual
meeting OF the New Jersey Historical Society was
held yesterday in the sfale House. Judge 4. L.
Field. President OF the society," occupied the chair.
About forty members were present. The minutes Of
the last meeting were read and approved Mr. q. c.
Haven presented an unpublished letter from General
Washington 10 rev. samuel Haven, ID. d., OF Ports
mouth, n. H.. aud bearing date March TO- 1887. Mr..
Haven also presented the society with sword be-
longing 10 Revolutionary oificer The treasurer's
report shows 1900 the receipts for the last fiscal
year. The balance IN The hands ri tae treasurer
al this date u x5so The reports Of the va
r.os committees represent tue society AZ four
ishing condition. The society now contains about
LOO paying members. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year-presdent, X. y. Field;
Vice Presidents II. W. Green, John Rutherford, Rev.
X. Rogers; corresponding Secretary, william A.
whitehead: Recording Secretary, David A. Hayes:
Treasurer, Robert ). swords: Librarian, samuel H.
Cougar Executive Committee samuel N. Peuning-
ton VI. D., Charles =. 0iden, y. Norris Halstead.
John Hall, ID. d., Samuel NJ. Hsmill, d. D.. John
Clement, Charles g. Haven, William b. Kinney
aud Peter ;. Duryee In the afternoon Judge X. y.
Field read memoir on the late Dir. James Parker,
OF Perth Amboy, former president OF the society.
lie Legislature was Represented during the reading
OF the document.
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