The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-15
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY 5 lsea-TR1PLE SHEET.

ago he attacked his mother with sharp instruments,
but for the timely Intervention Of the nelgnDors
once placed under confinement Arrangements are
being made 70 have him removed to Trenton
THE TH0xAsDHCKBR HORSE CAsR.-In the case
Of John Thomas and Asa Thomas, IT., VINO $1,000
charged with carrying or horse from the stable in
Maiden lane of william J. Decker, an examination
took place yesterday in the Police Court before JUS
the friends Of both parties, besides Q num-
Der OF turtles The particulars OF the case,
as already stated in the Herald are simply these
horse belonging to the estate OF the late oscar
Sandford was purchased by Asa Thomas, Jr. The
animal was placed to board with livery stable
bills due him took upon himself 70 sell the horse 70
Mr. Decker. Thomas was advised by MS counsei,
Judge Bgelow, to take possession OF ms ns
did. Mr.. Decker then went before Justice
stapn and made afndavit that his place
rants were issued for the arrest Of the Dreakers"
One OF them, MT. John Thomas, was hunted up
moment he anu heard G'S that 's1 warrant had been
Promptly saiiss; re examination YESTERDAY
1nomases. In q few remarks to the Court Mr.. W. b.
Guild, Jr, counsel for Decker, took occasion to ex
taken in the premises. Had he been previously con.
suited he would have counseiled otherwise. The
result seemed 10 give general satisfaction.
Trenton.
a PROJECTED NUlSANCE.-On tuesday evening
a meeting Of the citizens was held in the lecture
hall Of the Model School to protest against the con.
tempeted erection OF = slaughter house In the
vicinity OF Clinton street. resolution condemning
the project was unanimously adopted.
FOUND DRowNEp.-Yesterday forenoon the body
of man, supposed to be that OF a raftman from
Kingston, named John Coburn, was found standing
erect In the canal Field q McGure'S foundry.
coroner's inquest was held and verdict Of "Found
drownedn returned
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIc.-The semi
annual muster OF the Grand Army Of the Republic
OF New Jersey was held in this city yesterday
Colonel William Ward. of Newark, presided. About
100 delegates from subordinate posts were IN attend
ance. The session was secret; but IL understood
mat nothing Of general interest was transacted.
The muster dined together at hali-past one.
| COMMENCEMENT AT ST. johns ScHooL.-Yesterday
afternoon the female children connected with st.
Johns Roman Catholic school, conducted by the
| Sisters OF Charity, held their annual commence
| ment In the basement of the church. There
| was a large attendance OF the chdren's parents
| and invited guests. The children were neatly
| dressed In white, and executed the programme,
which comprised literary musical Tn and dramatic ex-
In which the affair was conducted reflects great
praise the good Sisters for their energy and sell
sacrltlce III the cause OF education and religion.
Great Railroad Meeting at Port Jervis.
| On Wednesday night there was an immense meet
ing held at Port Jervis in the interest OF the Erie. II
/ opposition to the Midland Railroad project, which
to Messrs. Fisk h Gould seems likely to become
| great "thorn in the nesh." Although thest
gentlemen were not present IN person, their repre-
sentatives were on hand In force. The village
| hall was filed to overnowing long before the hou
Of meeting and after listening awhile to the dulce
| strains OF deafening brass band, the meeting wa
| organized. Or. John Uonkltn an old citizen, wal
chosen president and stated the object OF the assem-
| bage. ii. Ii. FannOn was appointed vice president
| and Messrs Morton and Mitchell, OF the TTi-H6eh{l
| Union, as secretaries
speaker and launched or with great vlndiciveness
| against the Midland Railroad project, claiming 10
| be a converted Midlandite who had seen the error
the projected branch to the Erie known as the Mon
| ucelO Railroad which was to be to the grand old
| Erie as young babe ls to Us mother
| Mr.. MiIIard, secretary OF the New Jersey Western
| Railroad, then spoke and euoglzed the peculiar
advantages to be received from the route with whcf
/ he was connected. lie was terribly severe on th'
| Midland project.
Ex-Governor Rodman M. Price was then intro
down hard upon the Midland projectors, ant ant
| hoped their syren tongues would not Overcom,
the sound sense OF 1.-THE stanch old farmers. In hi
! opinion the only route that would ever advantage
the people was the great Erie and its connections
Mr.. Price was followed by Senator Brinckerhoff, o
few personalities towards the prime movers in tn
Midland project, handling Mr.. Littieohn, Judge Low
ana MIR. Spauldng. "tne prepared glue man." yer.
The Vice President Of the Erie road was next ex
| pected, bat being Ill he was represented by Mr.
| Corey who followed the course OF the others in op
position to the projects rival to the Erie. MI
Wheeler attempted to deliver the closing speech
| announcing at the conclusion OF his remarks tn
| adjournment OF the meeting But an old cHzen 60
| up to speak word, but being known t
| be Of the opinion that competition
| the life Of trade" his remarks wou
| be Objectionable and at word from the Erie man
ayers the band started up and drowned the old maj
sui. Then somebody else attempted to speak; bu
the chairman prohibited him BY declaring the meet
ing adjourned without even putting the motion
and the crowd adjourned in great confusion Tn,
| Erie managers have become really alarmed at til,
popularity evinced toward the Midland project and
are determined to fight IL with all their might
| Great fun concerning the subject Ia anticipated.
Meeting at Paterson Last Night In Favor o
the Midland Railroad.
The opera House at Paterson was well filed las
night by interested audience to listen to the
marks in favor OF bringing the Midland roa,
through that city. Addresses were delivere,
by Messrs. futile, Woouruf and Hopper Of Pater
| son, and others. The only thing asked by TIL
Midland Company. is for the right OF way through