The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-09-29
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CLARKsyILLE, Hunterdon Co. Il. J


GAINESVILLE, but let me assure them there is;
and what is more, it is in Neeo, Jersey do
not know thatrit was efer.more celebrated than
many other places, Of less renown, yet it de
serves to be noticed and Remembered in tie an
nails Of our country.
It's situated upon Spruce Run, stream not
celebrated r-the vast quantities of fish caught
in it,; yet it is a gfeatresort for the fishermen
living IN IFS vicinity
Asa farming country it has the advantage
over many other places of greater celebrity 1t
is well supplied with Water, from never failing
springs; with great surplus Of stone, and
with wood ip abundance.
The face of the country is very mountainous
and in some parts, very hlll-tainous; but, the
most prominent feature, is the lofty mountains,
which often would serve as landmark for the
tempest tossed mariner, provided he could see
them, but he can't The mountains are all I'M
derlined with great quantities of iron ore and
large sums Of money have been spent III mining
operations, but from some cause, unknown to
me, the works are all deserted.
A few years ago, gold was supposed to exist
in great quantities in certain places AMONG the
mountains. The gold fever was raging about
equal, and amounted to about as much as it did
with the early settlers of Virginia, only they
got mad, and here they got stones in abun-
dance Large sums of money were spent in
the fruitless undertaking families were desert
ed ; domestic happiness was ruined reason
left her throne, and ambition was Frustrated -
" Alas what fall was there, my countrymen ~
GAINESVILLE can boast of one store, where a
greater variety and better quality of goods can
be purchased for less money than id any other
store in the country two extensive Touring
mills; one saw-mill; one blacksmith shop,
where all kinds of iron work is done at short
notice two fourishing boot and shoe mantfac-
tories, where a great number Of hands are en-
ployed in making the articles which are war
ranted not to rip; two grand Tailoring estab-
ishments, where all goods are warranted TO fit
or no sale; one restaurant where oysters are
supplied at shortest notice, and in good STYLE
provided they haze any; one meat-market
where you can get a tGrst-rate steak, cut from
any part Of the beef, and lastly, but not leasty,
is the hotel, which is the chief resort for all
classes who wish occasionally to smile, to talk
politics, or discuss the news of the day. Better
liquors are not sold, better dinners cannot be
expected, and better treatment cannot be found
at any other country hotel in the State. But
these are not--the only good qualities of mine
host. He is a strong politician, and of the
right stripe Then, look at the example he
sets for the community he is regular subscri-
Der for some ten or twelve newspapers, (and
pays for them too) which are for the benefit of
his neghhers: Those who are too poor to take
apaper go there to read and am sorry to say,
sometimes forget to leave the paper when they
go away. But more of this anon
There is in course of construction large pic
ture and looking glass frame mandatory, which
promises to do a dourishing business. 1t is
owned by and under the direct supervision of a
firm of ehterprising young men from New York
city. We wish them success in their underta-
king
When the fiat went forth, for the earth to re-
and for man to 60 forth and till the ground
and reign supreme over all other created OBJ
jects, and enjoy himself to his own satisfaction,
when seeming he had everything that he could
wish for, yet there was one draw back, the for
hidden fruit and on account of that Clarksville
suffers. When all of its peaceful inhabitants
are embraced in the arms Of Morpheus, enjoy
ing good nights rest after their daily labor,
band of hoctural depredators go quietly through
the place, entering houses, barns, stores and
other buildings, seeking what they may devour
and carry off.
The rich and poor suffer alike from these
was so bold as to attempt to carry OH his trade
in the day time, but, alas for human calculations,
he was caught, and for services rendered. the
State has agreed to board him for his work,
during the next eighteen months.
The inhabitants of GAINESVILLE and vicinity
are chiefly farmers, and are very quiet, indus
trious people. They are generally favorable to
Mr.. Olden but, now and then one can be found
who, although he thinks Mr.. Wright is not
quite right, will stick to him.
1t will not do to write too much about this
place the first time as it is one of those SUBJ
jects which is easily used up, and it will be ne
cessary probably to refresh the minds of your
readers occasionally, upon the character, condi-
ton and position of affairs in and around this
place