The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-17
SUBURBAN. INTELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey CITY.

NEW JERSEY.
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Jersey CITY.
Row AMONG FIREMEN.-A fire broke out yesterday
afternoon In Grove street, and fight took place be-
tween members OF Engine Company No. 8 aud Hose
Company No. 2 No arrests were made.
POLICE ARREsTs.-Dlck Morris and John Roche
we're furnished with quarters at the police station
last night for their achievements at the ferry in
creating row and attacking the police officer
William wilson was arrested at the Morris Canal for
similar offence
MYSTERIOUS CAsE.-The unknown man who was
found lying insensble in horse at the Hoboken
ferry on Thursday morning, and who was removed
to st. Mary's Hospital, died yesterday He remained
unconscious to the last not utterng syllable.
Whether he swallow some powerful narcotic for
the purpose of terminating his existence or
uruggea py some parties, Is mystery some sup
pose he was the Individual who attempted to CON-
n SUICIDE ON ,ne Jersey Guy Terry on Wednes.
determination TO end his life sooner or later. He
was about thrtyf years OF age and was decently
dressed.
HoNoRs TO THE QUARTET CLuB.-Last night was
great festival in Hoboken Tie Quartet Club were
crowned with laurels and received an ovation which
q monarch might be proud OF The Doss Assembly
Rooms were literally covered with flags, festoons
and lanterns; "A procession was formed N which
the officers OF the German steamships rode IN car
riages The city authorities, military and civic
Citations, and even social clubs, turned out and
swelled the movement. When the members OF the
club arrived in Jersey CITY at eight
O'Clock they were received with such welcome
as they little expected. The men were kissed by
walks and along the streets, many OF the good
natured old Teutons wept with Joy. the band struck
up the ''WelcOme," and the air was rent with
cheers. The club have well Gained this reception
Their achievement is an honor to their nationality
and an example fraught with many wholesome
lessons, TO Irishmen especially. "Union is Strength
was never more forcibly Illustrated than AT this re-
ception last evening.
Doc PoUNp.-Though the "dog days. are now
nearly half over the usual dog pound has not yet
been provided here Indeed, there was such a
slaughter OF the innOcents last year that there Is lit
tie need of one this One is, however TO be opened
to-day.
TIE CASE OF MIR. SMITH, THE BANKER-Mr. F.
w. Smith, OF the banking arm OF smith Payne,
who was recently arrested at the instance Of Jay
Cooke u Co., the particulars OF which have already
appeared IN the HERALD. publishes card, IN which
he sets forth that he gave no check any bank but
tile one OF which he Is partner, Sickness was the
cregtors reouremeu,s He J adds that he was ar rs
rested Oh civil suit and not on criminal complaint.
LuNArIo ATTEMPTS SUIcTDE.-Early yesterday
morning German named Hoolschmdt, resident
OF No. 90 Grand street, was found wandering about
the streets by the police. When spoken TO he gave
ncoherent replies, and 1t being evident that he was
OF unsound mind lie was removed TO the station
house and placed IN one OF the cells. About noon
yesterday he awoke from the torpidty into which he
had fallen and made desperate attempt to beat his
brains out against the rop gratings. Fortunately
his movements were discovered in time to his
life. The police surgeon was sent for and the luna
tics wounds dressed. These, though serious are
not con sidered dangerous.
BEER BREWERS SERIOUSLY AGITATED The beer
brewing firm OF Knecht n Seitz, ON Clinton Hill are
in fearful state OF perturbation at the present
ment, IN consequence Of fierce civil war between
the partners II seems Knech established the bust.
m 40 a rtu
Sez's father, 1t Is said, furnished the money to get
Seitz tn the concern. Recently kDecht discovered,
as lie thought, that movement was on foot to
Gust him from the business altogether He then
went and drew oil the available funds-sl, 800 He
then obtained an injunction restraining Seiz from
selling any beer. On Thursday quarrel arose when
resulted IN seltz and several Of the workmen beat
charge Of atrocOus assault and battery
Paterson.
FATAL ACC1DENT.-Willie Doremus, ten years old
son Of Alderman Peter Doremus, died yesterday
morning from the effects Of injuries received from
falling of horse the previous day. The little boy
was visiting his uncle, proprietor Of the Norton
House, at Pompton. He and playmate were both
amusing themselves riding horseback on the same
animal. when ms companion fell or and dragged
Willie Doremus with him. He fell under the horse's
feet which trampled upon his head, producing
severe wounds which threw him into state OF in
sensbility that continued until his death. He was
very intelligent and promising lad and his parents
are almost distracted over their loss
Trenton.
DROWNING CAsUAITY.-On Thursday evening, a
little girl named Peterson, fell over Montgomery
street bridge into the water and was drowned before
any assistance was rendered
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENr.-On Thursday even-
ing, between eight and nine O'Clock, while man,
named Robert Kane, was engaged with other la
borer5 in unloading railroad wagons at the Rolling
Mil. the train Unexpectedly moved, when the un.
fortunate Kane fell between the cars, by which his
head was caught and crashed almost into a jelly
He survived but lew moments.
RAILROAD PROJECrS.-It Is understood that the
Camden and Amboy Railroad Company contemplate
the purchase OF the vacant ground In the vicinity of
stockton street, whereon to erect new freight
depot and dispose OF the present one TO merchants
for warehouses. They also intend TO construct
tunnel under the canal and to open new street to
render their projected enterprise more effective.
THE EDUCATIONAL CoSvENrIoN.-The National
Educational Convention, which is proposed to be
held in this city during the third week in August,
promises 10 be grand affair. Preparations have
already ommenced for the proper accom-
mediation OF visitors and the many dstin-
gushed educationists who are announced
70 participate in the movement The Model school
Is designed for those exercises requiring school,
room for their proper execution, while Taylor Hall
Is about being engaged for evening sessions. On
Thursday evening meeting OF some OF The promi-
nent men Of the city was held In the Council Cham
Der 10 devise some plan for the accommodation and
entertainment OF the members OF the Convention,
but adjournment TIL Saturday was carried before
any definite understanding was arrived at
EXCITING CHASE AFTER A Enthusiastically
morning about seven O'Clock officer Cook arrested
coored man, named William H. Pierce, on q
charge of stealing n basket Of potatoes |
from n man named Geary. While the Officer |
was conveying him to the polce station he bounded
away up side street, closely followed by the knight
OF the locust The latter being rather weak Ia The
knees, unable to oyertake the fugitive, so pull
log out his pistol he fred the ball passing In very
A
Pierce hurried along, and againoficer Cook ordered |
him to stop, but being dlsregarded he fire again, the
contents coming so undesirably near Pierce that he
became scared, halted and allowed himself to be |
adorned with the nippers and brought before the |
Mayor. who committed him for trial. The pursuit
created much excitement as ~ was feared some uIl-
offending citizen might become the target instead OF
he colored ''gemman."