New-York tribune., 1876-01-06
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Hutchson, M. ID.
Capt Mclaughlin of the Ninth Precinct
Police states that he has found the man who sold John
Johnston the pistol which found at his feet when he
was discovered wounded last Monday morning ia lafay
eteave The police declare that they knew the wounds
TO have been self inflicted. Mr. Johnstons friends still
insist that he was shot by others.
The "gas-meter thief is on his travels
again Yesterday he stole silver ware from house
IN Cermont-ave while the occupants thought he was
inspecting the meter The suggestion OF uniformng all
employees of the gas companies anu water boarus seems
good one, as tending to prevent impositlons.
The Rev. A. G.. Lyman, pastor OF the South
Congregational Church. denies the report published I'm
morning paper yesterday that he had opposed receiving
Mrs Bradshaw into his church; and characterized as
pure nonsense the statement that there existed dif
ference between him and the members OF his church on
the subject.
The recent report of the Registry Depart
ment OF the PostOnice shows that In 1873 247|7S
registered packages were opened against 2lo,960 IN
1874 During 1875 Las 1873 registered packages were
handled. which Is large increase over ls74. Oftms
number 2O452 foreign letters The greatest num-
Der OF letters ever handled In one day was on jan s.
when 1857 passed through the hands OF the registering
clerks. In all this Immense business not penny mas
gone astray.
A suit for 100000 for alleged libel&was
begun yesterday the Brooklyn branch Of the Supreme
Court The plaintiff is George Watts and the defendants
are D. X Pangborn, W b. Dunnng, and James A. Deer
owners and proprietors OF The Jersey CITY Erenig Jour
nal The plaintiff. who WAS formerly In the coal bust
ness states that he caused young man named William
TAYLOR who was at time in hsemploy, 10 be arrested
for embezzlement An uncle of Taylor. Watts further
states called on the plaintiff threatened he did not
HaSR hm e in r SefEses FeS ana o & I lie alleges that the
first belous article was published on Nov 23 $50 for
which he sued the newspaper and obtained verdict OF
$780, that since then he has been persstenty attacked
JERSEY CITY.
The Committee of the Board OF Health on
epdemics reports the existence Of six cases Of small
pox. Commissioner Youlin reports three additional
cases at No. 175 Ralroadaye
Charles Eckert, New-York merchant, acci-
dcntaly fell down the soop in front Of No. As Mont
gomery St, yesterday, dslocated his left arm at the
elbow, and sustained severe injuries about the head
In the case of Mary Burns against John Nc
Andrews for damages sustained by the loss OF her hus
bands life at the tunnel OF the Delaware, Iackawanna
and Western Railway, the jury awarded $I,OOo. lie
amount claimed was $1,000.
SURVEYORS are at work on the line of the
continuation Of the cut OF the Pennsylvania Central
Railway, and will extend the excavation from Chestnut
ave west in a straight line Marion. When the work
begins employment will be given 10 large number oil
labOrers.
County Physician Stout stated to the Board
OF Health yesterday that the health of 300 children
attending Public School No. T. at Central lave. and Con
age OF the premises He had traced large number OF
OF dphtheria and other sickness to this cause
The trial of James and Thomas Goodwin,
upon the charge OF numbering their father at bis resi-
fcnce NJ No. - kalUoatdNc, dst OclOuci was DNs"h
in the Hudson County Court OF oyer and Tormner yes
terdty Michael Goodwin, the father, had come home
six days previous 10 his death In state or IN ONcatOn
and 1Iarreled with his son Thomas The evidence pro-
dnred at the Coroncrs inquest tended to impcate both
SONS Dr. Prcndergast and County Ply ician stout con
rmed their previous evidence, tie later stating posi-
tively thar IL was utterly impossible for the deceased
have inflicted the injuries himself, but must have
been either kicked or struck.
NEWARK.
The Republican members of the Common
Council held another caucus last evening to nominate
candidates for the various city Offices
The Board of Education for 1876 held
meeting last evening at the City Hall and reorsanzed by
electing Commissioner Dobbins Of the Ninth Ward as
President George r. Searswa reelected Superintendent
OF schools and secretary 0f the Board The resolution 10
raise 100000 by bonding the city for building purposes
vas '''''''' NEW-JERsEY.
ELIZABETH.-At the meeting of the City
Council Tuesday night H. W. smith, who was elected
President on the night Of the organization stated that he
had been betrayed and pointed at as man who had
sold out In consequence OF which he resigned the
Presidency. He then reelected lt Is sdd that ne
refusal Of the Council on saturday night TO eject Mr.
Hooey Health Inspector while other caucus nominees
elected led 10 this. Mr. Hooey was also elected
Health Inspector The First Baptist Church reduced Its
debt $1,000 last year The Board oi freehoders ester
day appointed committee To report the cost OF work
house ior traInPs.
UonoKFN-John Grelsweig complained before Justice
Vohardt yesterday that Joseph Bodier his adopted SON
had beaten him, and warrant was ssu'n Ior buuutI
Nicholas Christensen applied 20 the sergeant az
Police StdliOu on luc-itS 10 We up :" th' h'
might get u meal. Tho officer refused, there was no
charge against him. Nicholas then went To EysinSkys
shoe store WashngtOn-s and stole pair OF bOOis he
was arrested and tie Recorder provided linn with home
by sentencing him yesterday to 60 days in the Hudson
County Penltentinry.
MARIoN.-The United States Watch Company has dis
charged 80 hands. The Company has for some time past
complain that they have frequently oeen compelled 10
sell these orders at a discount OF 20 ler cent
WET HouoKrS-yaen!ine Relehel Of Terrae,eave e.
wa, committed the Hudson County jan NeeterIa 10
await the action OF the Grand Jury He had throw his
wiz Ir.ua down sta r. njuing her severely that sIo
Is not expected To recover.
PArFRsoS.-Mr Henderson, a contractor who graded
section tie Monticello Railway through the mountain
near (;rcenW ood Lake, Tor which he claims cr. Is
$50 900 due him. has pu s1ng of armed men IN ts
no k-cut and Will not allow the present owners Oh the
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