The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-05

~ regular measurement Jersey is a small state.
Indeed. us dimensions are adMitled 70 pe the most
limited In the Union. But Notwithstanding that,
~ no means discreditable drawbacK-altogetner
aside from the dubious celebrity OF it's whiskey. It's
mud ponds barrenness and misty l00k-in love
afS8irs racy, rich and queer ones, Jersey beats
Bannagher which, according to tradition, far out.
shines His satanic Majesty. Quiet observation
and retentive memory VIII aid materially in
convincing many that while the applejacK demesnc
IL not unknown to history for the learning and
bravery Of It's calculating citizens Its reputation for
romantic Opponents. matrimonial diGnculHes,
strange developments. rare shooting cases aud in-
teresting hanging matches, Jersey can hold it's own
with Its more pretenti0us DeghbOrs. L00scness-
Say irregular lving-and scandal are TWO import
ant elements that form the subject Of great deal
OF spicy comment In some parts Of tne"'Lightning'
State, and although such matters must be handled
with dogskln gloves, there is yet much IN them to
suggest
THE MUTABILITY OF HUMAN AFFAIRS.
The most recent event which has set Mrs. Grnnly's
tongue In motion occurred q few days ago and has
been duly chrOnicled; but since the details were
not fully given, since, in fact, the cream OF the
story was laid carefully in a neat frame house, it
Will not be amiss 10 retrace ones steps to the ground
and unravel the mystery OF one OF the most
singular, ludcrous though tragic, occurrences that
have distinguished Jersey.
Spottswood Is pretty village some ten miles from
New Brunswick, in Middescx county-pretty in
summer time, no doubt. though It's aspect now Is
far from inviting, however well looking the visitor
snay be. AS previously stated in the HERALD
'variety weddng"-a sort or rural benent-was
given to q married couple, and the occasion was
rendered sociable and entertaining by 1ddlers and
ApplejacK The story goes Oh 10 say that about
eleven O'Clock, while Che country folks shaking
"the heel and toe" and warming mp to their work
generally O wet blanket was thrown on the les-
ivities py the following startling occurrence,
which in point OF sensation rivals TIE sudden pause
In the gay scene at Brussels before the Battle OF
waterloo. Doubtless some Jersey Byron will give
ntterance TO his thoughts Oh the subject before
Tonga Mr.. Jernee, brother to the proprietor Of
the hotel, for whom. AZ well as his accommodating
partner, the entertainment was gotten up, Glanced
70 Walk on the piazza Of the hotel, and observed at
the farther end u handsomely dressed stranger,
Btrutting about with an air that betokened
GRACE, WEALTH AND FAST HORSES.
The style OF the stranger struck the man Jernee,
md the latter finally invited him to the festivities.
But the "nobby young MAN. declined all overtures
and continued his promenade. Only few minutes
Elapsed when yernee, accompanied by man named
bapiel Snowhil, reappeared AS the narrative runs.
pnowhil advanced towards tho dashing young gen
0emaD, who, 1t was then alleged, without much ado
presented revolver and ared two shots In
ssss' n sY IL Sas S RI EyY ven. s sHss
Of the mark. the soubd Of reveiry Of course was
hustled, and all hands few to the scene. At tue
Eght OF blood many OF tns rlstics tainted and many
Others spoiled their head gear IN the general confu
sion that prevailed. me assassin fed. After him
sped the indignant villagers, resolved 10 lynch the
rascal The believing crowd was quickly augment
commenced. Down this byway, up that
lane, around the other corner, tae chase
was maintained with relentless vigor. That
The romance Of the thing should not be spoiled, 1t
appears that tue rustic huntsman with that in-
nescrfbabe murmurinS sometimes heard behind
The scenes Df theatre, indicative OF popular
tumult, continued with the welkDowu cry OF 1--WE
wii" 1--WE WILL" al length began to overhaul the
Iugitive, who ike a hero, wheeled round and faced
his pursuers with pistol. which naturally brought
the ardent Villagers ~ bay. simultaneously with
this act the young man cast ms beaver on the
ground whipped CT his coat hat and whiskers,
and revealed the face OF
MRS. COMMODORE CHAuNCEY.
View stand lack, ye hirelingsl Advance but
ono step and. at all events tile crowd was
staggered, and the halless female escaped. The
story tqkes US back 10 the notc such as IL is and
there the curtain slowly ascends, showing huge
thereon ana the village ooct6r at his side. With
cautious tread the rasilcs crowd on uptoe towards
breath is heard. after wnlch an examination
mans recovery. The scene falls again, ana infor-
nation Is given about MRS. ChauDcey, who is the
looks and fair snare Of the worlds gSois, S the
pcighbors said that she had been III love with
and the & 70 wS sr
rant was, OF course issued for the widows arrest.
but ner physician having certile S mat she Was
IN her own house. nephew OF hers was charged
with being an accompllce to the plan ana he also,
with another young man, was detained IN The same
BUILDING. Armed with these facts, winch might or
might not be true, HERALD Commissioner, Intent
upon sitting matters generally, visited Spottswood
On Wednesday evening. by way OF preface IL may
be well 70 mention lnat he has no particular relish
the Jersey mud was IN It's Clements. Away rushed
the iron horse and
TIE RELATED TRAVELLER
Ato0d alone at the dark shanty looking IN vain for
Spottswood which, in Iruln seemed nowhere.
Three Or four punpes In The mud, har q dozen
bumps and a lew prayers brought tue Commits.
.sioner on plank, which. owing 10 the rtchy dark
there being no poleman In view a nouudering march
ahead was attempted. sheltered beneath a huge
ee o. snarp rorn were Two men smoking anu
Where's Jernee's Hotel, pleasef,
there. on your lett ""'"'
And on the left, sure enough, Mr. Jernee's building
stood. IL until now that tue sarcastic tone
OF toe strangers reply IN answer TO the inquiry for
the hotel became apparent One slep reached TO
the piazza, and another brought the dripping vsi
70 the hall. dimly lighted and smoky looking
Aer0sene lamp, saucepan nutmeg grater,
n song book and o Candlestlck occupied ali
the avaleble space on the greasy table, while
belifting or latch opened the waJ TO the recep.
ton room where rheumatic old lady was PROD.
ding the 6re with q poker. UndebnaD;e yictuals
mad been undergoing process only known TO eco.
DOnnical cooks, ana the odor, even 10 hungry man.
was 10 say the least Of IT, bad. MI. Jernee gray.
bearded man, inclined " be bald, accompanied by
Mrs. Jerpec and Miss Jernee, a buxom young lady,
who figures IN the story, appeared almost simulta-
ne0usly
."ti9od evening, STR" said the three.
'(se0d evening" was the original response, with
the ADDITION, however, OF an interro2atoyy as 10 the
Whereabouts OF Mrs. Cnauncey's residence.
Now, the sudden apparftion OF a wet visitor
coupled Win the inquiry Tor the house OF lady