New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-29
Rev A. b. Van zandt, D. D., President Of the New
Brunswick TheoUgcaI Seminary.

Convention OF Queens County met ut the Town Hall on
SATURDAY., Ia elect delegates to the State Convention
Two delegations were present from Long Island CITY
being the Noble aud Graham WINS After some discus-
sion the Graham delegation Withdrew, the Chairman
ruling that the Noble allegation regular The fol-
lowing delegates then appoiDteds To the state
Convention, Solomon u. Noble OF Long Island City;
alternate George A. Moot OF Hampstead. The list As
sembly District Convention will be held to-day.
WEsTHAMPToN.-Wilan Muir, age 100. formerly OF
EewYOrk. died at his residence at this place on Satur
day. He was by birth FrrncbmaD, and came to TINS
and took active part In the He retained ms
physical aud mental faculties IN marked degree 10 the
close Of his life
SHELTER IsLAND.-Bshop Iitteiohn will consecrate
81. Mary's Episcopal Church on "Wednesday The Rev.
Dr. schenck Of Brooklyn Will preach the dedcatory
sermon.
STATEN ISLAND.
CLIFToN.-The new steamboat for the Quar-
antno Department in daily service. IL named
after N X Hopkins, has all the modern Improvements,
and about $4,000 Collections taken in st.
Marys Church yesterday, for the purpose OF aiding the
orphan asylum OF the parish.
VANDERBILT LAEDNG-A timetable will go into
effect on the Staten Island Railway on Wednesday,
when the p. train from Tottenvie. and the D. III
train from this place, will be discontinued
RICHMOSD-The State Assessors have reduced the
county assessments s9lOoO The amount now stands at
s,333.722 - -- -
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.
MoRRIsANIA.-Trinity Church, which, two
years ago. debt more than 5000, has cash
balance Of $500 above all obligations Peter link,
ex-street Commissioner has begun a suit for SANDER
against Mr. Kaizer OF the town trustees laying his
damages at $4,000. The contract for regarding Ford
hamaye to the new width of 80 feet has been awarded
James Hall for sG3 600 Authority having been OBJ
tanned for the projected raising OF new regiment OF
the National Guard along the line OF the NewHayen
and Harlem Railroads, IL Is intended to complete the or
ganzaton soon as possible. IL VIII consist OF three
companies from this place. three from Mount Vernon
one from Iuckahoe, one from New t0cheie ana prom
ably from POrtchester Griffith Thomas, architect,
who was rendered the eoonelcy, hut declined IT, SAID
have recOnsidered the matter and VIII probably ac-
cent should he adhere to his original intention, Col.
John Fowler, ir of NewROchelle Will be offered the pO
stion. 1t is rumored that Major b. f. Wallace Of Mount
Vernon will be offered the command OF the battalion 10
be raised the west or Hudson River side Of West
chester County.
KNGsroS-Wiam age 6, and Henry, age 70, sons OF
George H. Wachmeyer. furniture dealer III this city.
playing on Saturday in the stable where their
fathers horses kept, when horse began kicking,
and both boys we're knocked down. Henry's right leg
was badly fractured and he lies In critical cOndl
ton williams skull fractured aud his body terri
bly, bruised by the horses treading him. He lived
only about an hour after the accident
Morn HAyES.-A bold attempt made a few nights
TO surprise and rob Mr. Martindale, resident Of
Prospectst Melrose by two men, "a he about pass
ing Edsalst bridge at this place. from the direction NJ
the Old steel works. As he pretty well armed and
showed considerable pluck, he was allowed to pass on.
PLEAsAETyLLE-A Union sunday-schOol has been or
gained IN TINS yllage, win inc f9loWlnS oincers;
Charles Ferris Superintendent Sylvester See, Assistant
superintendent; Mrs f. Lane, Lady superintendent;
Mrs L. See Treasurer; Joseph kequa. Secretary.
NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY CITY-The body of a boy, age about
nard wharyes, yesterday. and taken to Rowands
Morgue await Identification Elizabeth Hogan, who
was confined in the Third Precinct Police Station,
charged with drunkenness and disordery conduct, at
tempted to commit suicide yesterday by cutting her
into strips twisting rope, and hanging herself to
the cell door She was discovered before life
nct and the body was cnt down The new theater VIII
be Opened tonight The election Of officers or the
New-Jersey Sovereign COnsstOry will take place at
Masonic Hall at Ernest. and Payona-aye to-day.
The Rev. II. Van Horne will preside at the Union Love
Feast the Methodist churches in this city, which will
he held az the Heddg church tomorrow evening under
the auspices OF the Preachers meeting. Henry
Schultz, under arrest in New-YOrk for murder Is
one OF the oTgahlzeu gang Wh9 IooDe', the o.
Episcopal Church ana the residence OF the rector the
Rev. Mr. Putnam, last July. "A meeting OF colored
citizens held at No S63 Fourhs on Friday night to
devise means for the assistance or Daniel webster
murder Of David Carroll on sept G. Com
mlttce appointed to solicit subscription;
There buyers present at the sale OF real
for unpaid takes Friday $4,000 we're received by
the City Collector from delinquent taxpayers, ana
about 5000 lots sold TO the City Treasurer. the
OF which will have to pay the cost OF advertising
the and per cent the amount OF taxes Mary
ES or1 Rno %S to he pavement 90 Yor while
attempting close the shutters, ON Friday night IL IL
NTH annual excursion picnic at the Schutzen Park on
saturday. 1921 males aud LAT females ayailed them
selves OF the privileges OF the free bath last week..
30G5 cattle, 9i2 hogs and 45I7 sheep were received
at che COmmuuipaw yards last week. .l,2gO cars OF
coal received at Bergen Point on Saturday
liquor saloon Of James Shaver, on Hudsonst was en-
tered by burglars late Friday night and goods valued
AT $50 st0len.-.At late hour last night Patrick
Carroll the llbOrer who injured by the accident
the Midland Railroad Friday, reported in very
low conditions; John Kelly, tue engineer, ana Albert
Mersever, the fireman, who also injured, were out
OF danger and improving rapidly CarroPs chances OF
recovery are very eou0tful.
NEwARK-The Industrial Exhibition will open this
evening with an address by the Hon r. l. Freling
huysen and music by Renhard's Band. The large build
Ing is already well filled, and more articles VIII be
placed in position to-day grocery store OF Salmon
4 Canfed, No 70 CntOnaye., was entered by burglars
on saturday morning. 40 NaIuaDie pooy was secured
The residents OF SunmeraYe nave resolved ~ ap
peal the courts 10 prevent the paving OF that thor
oughfare e. Charles f. Harms, wellknown builder,
has been missing from his home since Tuesday
last. AT the time Of his disappearance he had
1850 ia his possession ana foul play Is suspected.
The well known firm oil Martin K. Dennis Co. has dis
solved partnership, Cnas. IL. ingalls, withdrawing.-.
The body OF an unknown man was found lying near
Bound Creek saturday morning lie is supposed to
aud the corpse removed To COmpt0ns mOrgue...
The body Of infant child was found IN the vault OF an
OF the child stated that il was stubborn. The County
PlyslciaD, after investigating the case, ordered the
meauor. The prisoner said ,Jhe child had been
given him for burial, aud that he SUPPOSED Ne ,lad
right 10 dispose OF he chose. An inquest yesterday
resulted in the discharge OF the prisoner with eensre
FOR the improper disposal OF The % Iae corner
AarriSOn laid Yesterday afternoon with imposing
ceremonies. The Right Rcy. Bishop Gorrsan oileiaed.
sion, embracing many societies from this city,
New-York and Jersey City participated, including
company Of "Ggllowgas@es,' armed with batte-axes'
About 6OQ people were IN line and at least 5000 gath
cred to witness the parade Considerable feeling was
manifested in consequence OF the playing OF several
bands OF music which. IL Is claimed by residents along
the line of march, disturbed their meditation On the
other hand the friends the Catholics no reason
why they should not be permitted TO nave bands OF
music for "a religious purpose as long as the ordinance
against such music enforced against the pro
pretors OF the lager-beer gardens on The HILL where
bands are permitted 10 play all day long, lie anar mas
caused considerable excitement III town.
UoBol,EN-The Jewish Congregation, Adas Emunu. |
viII usecrae its new cemetery to-day. The ground
has been surrounded by substantial fence, with mas
sive iron gate al the NJ runner for the
Prescott House New York. fined SIS on Saturday
for violating city ordinance. Ten delegates Tor the
County Convention, five delegates from each ward Tor
the Assembly Convention ana seven members TO repre-
srnt the district In the County Executive Committee
will be chosen the Republican primary, which VIII be
held al the Amsbury Hotel, Oct. g.. Nee-Commodore
Eetchuu has been appointed Commodore OF the New