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AH-HallOWe'en.

AH-Hanowe'en.
Monday night last was the time for the ob-
servance of the time honored festival of ALL
Saints or ALL Hallows. Little or no notice of
the anniversary of this ancient festival was made
in this place, although some knowing urchin,
after the manner and hateful practice of other
boys in this country, make known his knowl-
edge of the day by hanging promiscuous cab
bage stalks to neighbors door Perhaps a
short account of the origin and manner of cele-
brating the day, may not be undressing We
take the following from an exchange:
The origin of this day is named in the year
GOT, when Phocas, the Emperor, wrested the
Pantheon from the Pagans and bestowed it
upon the Christians This Pantheon was the
most splendid building of the heather, and was
dedicated by them to Cybele and all the gods,
the festival being observed on the first of May
Boniface w., at whose instance Phocas seized
the Pantheon, consecrated it to the Virgin and
all the saints of both sexes by the name it now
bears of ST. Mary of the Rotunda, and the fcs-
tival was still continued, in imitation of that of
Cybele, on the LIST of May. But, in 834 or 1876,
at the instance of Louis lie Debonaire, Pope
Gregory ". altered the anniversary of the feast
from May LIST, to November 1St, for the reason
that as on this latter day the harvest was all
gathered in, less Inconvenience would arise from
the vast concourse of pious poor who resorted
to Rome for the purpose of joining in the devo-
ton at this solemn festival. In the Protestant
Church this feast is kept as a day of general
commemoration of all the saints and martyrs, in
honor OF whom, Individually, no particular day
has been expressly assigned and the reformers
seem to have been actuated by the purest mo-
tiveS in retaining this festival to avoid the i'm
putation of irreverence to those holy persons
who have been held in veneration for ages, but
from the extraordinary number of whom the
days of the year were found insufficient to ad-
nit of their individual commemoratioA.
In the north of England young people dive
for apples or catch at them when stuck at one
end of kind of hanging beam, at the other
extremity of which is lighted candle. In Ire
land, also, the same ceremonies, with the roast
ing and eating plentifully Of apples, are observ-
ed. Omens and charms are connected with
these customes. Apples, it is said, are chosen
because the next day, November l, was dedica
ted to the angle presiding over fruits, &c.
In some parts of Scotland we are informed
this day is still kept as harvest home reoic-
ing, when bonfres are lighted, which are called
Hollow eve fires )" although in the Highlands
they also retain the Beltein or rural sacrifice OF
the original day, or LIST Of May, old style. Ii
our country, this festival is kept in remember
ance by the young folks in several ways very
boiserous and. devoid of sense.
A much more commendabe fashion prevail
in some of our cities which ought to come int,
general practice. The young people get to
gstber on this festival for the purpose of burn
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Meeting of the District Medical Society.

The semi-annual meeting of the Hunterdon
County Medical Society was held at the Hotel
of Geo. F. Crater in Pennington, on Tuesday
the 25th of Oct The Society was called to or
der by President DR.. Jno. F. Schenck, the roll
called by Secretary DR.. /. S. Cramer, and the
following members present, viz. Drs Schenck,
Pyatt Gray, CreVeling, Leavitt, Cramer and
Abel
Although the members in attendance were
few, we learn the meeting was a very pleasant
one. These semi annual meetings for the inter-
change of views upon and the discussion of
medical subjects can not fail to be beneficial to
the cause of humanity, and general attendance
would make them more interesting. The next,
the annual one will convene at the same place,
on the I'd Tuesday of May, 1860; and al
though we have not INDUCED in pills lately, we
say success to Physic.
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The American CYclnnedia.

The Seventh volume of this valuable and
highly important work has been issued and the
agent for New Jersey, Mr.. Crate has distribu-
ted it to the subscribers in this section This
work, one of the most extensive now being is
sued from the press, is a perfect dictionary of
universal knowledge, valuable alike to the me-
chanic and artist-the educated and uneduca-
ted. No one can conceive the great benefit to
be derived from having this work in their libra
ry. 1t will be completed in fifteen volumes
The agent will be in this portion of the State
during the early part of the month of January.
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Political Gathering.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Hun
terdon Democracy was held at Coryers Hall
in this place, on Monday evening last. 1.-THE
hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with
eager and anxious listeners. Speeches were
made by Hon. Charles Shelton, of Trenton, Gen
E. r. V. Wright the democratic nominee for
Governor, VIM. H. White, of Philadelphia, and
others. During the evening large delegation
from Pennington, accompanied by the band ar
rived by an extra train. Upon arriving al
Moores Hotel, after the exercises at the hall
Gen Wright made brief speech in answer to
the calls of the crowd
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SUrrOgacy.-For the last five years l
have endeavored to serve the people of the
county of Hunterdon faithfully to the best of
my ability as Surrogate, and | now offer myself
as an Independent candidate. for reelection; l
shall thankfully and gratefully receive support
from all parties, and if reelected shall be the
officer of no party or sect, but the willing and
obedient servant Of the people.
CHARLES THATCHER.
Pennington, September Z, 1859.
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Sale of BIooded Horses.

On Thursday of last week the great sale of
Mr. Mailliard's stock Of blooded horses came off
on his farm, at Mile Hill" Quite number
of persons were present from here and the sur
rounding country, with quite sprinkling of the
fancy" from New York and Philadelphia.
We were not present, but learned that a number
of them were sold Some of the best stock, not
bringing prices to suit the owner were bid in,
and among the rest, was the celebrated young
horse 'New jersey" sired by G. NJ. Patchen,
and whose dam is the celebrated "Patsey An
thonyo which beat Fashion" at Charleston, S.
G. "New Jersey" was bid in, at $4,000, and
was afterwards bought by Mr. John Buckley,
for $4,000 cash, who has since been offered
So, 900 for him, but he is not for sale at any
nrice. There is no other stock Of horses in this
country, that has brought as high prices as the
Patchen stock, and "New jersey is without
exception the best blooded horse in the country.
He was at the Mt Holly fair, on the 9Th of this
month, and took the first premium, and was adj
mired by all who saw him, as being one OF the
finest colts. in the State.
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End of Quackery.

Alas! poor Yorck, we knew him we'll Four
teen feathers gracefully curled in tender move
ment from among their kindred, and seven
others with equally graceful proportions stood
erect. Meath the ponderous wheels of Vanux-
ems Juggernaut did he suffer death His dy-
ing "quack" still fingers in our ears, and calls
increasingly to our hearts for sympathy to his
fellow waddlers In the last agonies of expi-
ring existence, poor Yorick turned his heavy
eyes toward our sanctum window imploringly,
beseeching a kind obituary notice, carefully
emitting his evil propensities We give it,
and cheerfully add prayer for bis safe journey
to "duck heaven"
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An Acknowledgement.

Messrs Titus Burroughs & Co. of the "Star'
FIGURING Mills of this place, will accept our
thanks for the kind favor sent US. Premium
flour of the kind we received is not to be procu-
red everywhere, and we can appreciate the high
sense of generosity which impeled the above
named gentlemen to remember the poor printer
Lambertville and her citizens owe a vote Of
thanks to the above firm, and we should be
pleased to record unanimous declaration oil
the same.
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Removal.

nR WETHERILL, WOULD ANNOUNCE TO HIS
friends that his Drug Store has been removed into
the block of Buildings recently put in Union Street.
Sd door from Church St. nearly opposite the Presbyterian
Church.
stock of Goods have recently been purchased,
which it is believed will meet the wants of the community,
among which may be found Domestic Medicines compound
by the undersigned Chill Medicine Compound Syrup of
Tolu Cholera Medicine Tonic Bitters, Fluid Extracts
Sweet OIL Fancy Soaps Trusses Breast Pumps Fancy ar
ces Townsends Bulls and Bristles Sarsaparila, &C.
Also Burning Fluid and the best kind of Machinery OIL
The undersigned would also that he has devoted two
hours Of each Gay, namely rom to P NJ } for ONCE
Practice, which hours he will invariably be found at
home. VIM. WETHERILL.
Oct 90 1859, tt
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ing nuts The dalhsel places three nuts upon
the fire, giving each of them the name of one Of
her admirers. If the nut cracks or jumps, the
lover will prove unfaithful; but if it burns
brightly, he will prove kind IF the nuts named
after the girl and her lover burn together they
will be married
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Dissolution of Partnership.

TINE partnership heretofore existing between John L.
1 Gordon and Vincent r. Mathews, trading John L.
Gordon Co., is this day dissolved All persons having
claims against the firm will please present them to John L.
Gordon for settlement and those indebted will please call
him and settle the JOHN .. GORDON.
Sept. 40, 1859.
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NoticibIe.


The streets in the upper portion Of our town
have undergone al overhauling by our Street
Committee, and the crossings in various por-
tions of the place have been raised and adjusted
They know the value of dry feet during cold
weather
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Poisoning Trial.

The trial of Cole for the murder of his wife
by poison has commenced at Newton at the
regular term Of the Sussex county court Of Oyer
and Terminer. Nothing has been learned of
the whereabouts of DR.. Wickham, against whom
IA bill of indictment was found by the Grand
Jury,
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Necessary.


We considered it highly necessary that our
her neighbors the fact of our appearing next
week in an enlarged and improved form. We
expect to present our readers with a paper
which they will not be ashamed Of and desire
their assistance in procuring additional subscri-
hers
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Olden Meeting.

An enthusiastic meeting was held last (Wed-
nesday) evening, in CoryeIs Hall, in this place,
by the Oppositiyn party The audience was
addressed DO Richard S. Fields, and other emf
nent speakers, upon the several important po-
litical issues of the day
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Thanksgiving Day.

Our Governor has issued his proclamation for
the observance of the Oath OF November as
day of prayer and thanksgiving. several states
observe the same day in the same manner Iur-
KEYS will find their Occupation gone"
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Baptist Convention.

The New Jersey Baptist Convention is in ses-
sion in this place during the present week, but
we have been unable to prepare a report of its
proceedings. About one hundred ministers are
here engaged in the exercises ofthe meeting.
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Public Sale of Real EeState!

VAL be sold at Public Sale, on
wednesday, November 3Oth, 1850,
ON THE PREMISES NOW OCCUPIED BY
" Henry J. Martinde, in West Amwen tp.,
Hunterdon county, N j., ON the road leading
from Lambertyille to Hopewel three miles from
the former, and seven from the latter place,
Valuable Farm.
CONTAINING 1877 ACRES OF GOOD LAND,
about 20 acres well tmbered. There is young
and thrifty apple orchard, in the prime of bear
ing also, plum and cherry trees in abundance.
The improvements are large, two story
STONE HOUSE,
well of lasting water by the door, barn and
Wagon house, corn cribs and other necessary
out-buildings. This property is under good
fence. 1t adjoins lands of J. Lambert Wilson,
Israel Wilson, George Larson and others. The
location is convenient to st5res mills, mechanics
and places of public worship.
further description is deemed unnecessary
as persons wishing to purchase will view for
themselves. This property is particularly adapt
ed to the
GROWTH OF PEACHES.
10 Sale to commence at o'clock, D. M
Conditions made known ON day of sale.
To be sold by the Heirs
II. J. MARTINDELL, & Others
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NOV. $3.50.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
An Ornament.

An Ornament.
Mr.. Wilkinson Holcombe is now erecting a
dwelling house, on the cottage style, on OK
St., which will add considerably to architectu-
raj display in the upper portion of our town.
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Query. :
Must 'bully" dinner necessarially consist OF
roast beef!
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Rochester. N Y.
june 16, 1859
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1Rath5.
A

In Titusville, Oct II, Mary Petit, in the
SO year Of her age.
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A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF LINEN HORSE COVERS
n made up in good style, Also, 9. lot of FLYNETTs
both coorcd and plain and fancy NECK CORDS to match
Other articles such as HALTERS, COLLARS, SADDLES,
Fancy Driving BRIDES, &C.. for sale CHEAP.
N B. All kinds of HARNESS WORK and REPAIRING
executed with NEATNESS, DURABILITY, and Dis
PATCH Give call and see
SCHEECK + Co.
Msr Goth, 1859 New. 4, 1ss9.--ly-
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TAEHAO RING
done neatly and fashionably.
c. S. Reynolds being practical Tailor attends to the cut
ting, and good fits warranted.
Gy-A Good Journeyman Tailor Wanted.-EQ
Crey's Building, North-E Cor Union and Church SITS
BARBER REYNOLDS.
Oct 20, 1859. If.
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NO. s 2
Eal HlerS, Read This.
THE eENEsEE FARMER.

THE FARMER s OWN PAPER.
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RATES or CHARGES FOR HACKNEY CARRIAGES
C4BS &c, .... .... .--

[rrad from Of ne ooIOruiOn aFuorsd March 90, ls42
b enacted passage this
tho following rates OF fare charges Tor the OF
from another the city Of Washington In hackney
carriages cabs other vehicles carrying for
hire between daybreok and eight O'Clock shn not be exceed
over one and half mile twenty i've cents for any distance over
and half mile exceeding three miles, nifty Pro
pi any hackney carriage cab other vehicle shall
obtained for longer period than i've minutes the driver thereof
shall be allowed for the whole hack cab, other vehicle The
Of half cents for een minutes detained and
all convoyanoe than O'Clock
the driver hackney carriages cabs other vehs
demand and receive AZ he Of my esnum on the foregoing
charges, In addition thereto.
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n
The body the leather pouches good sob.
,ns- bag sahss we'll na wsus is .sss nuneessa saa
ounces % Tue ,es.s s The 1.. 90 circular 0rs .na
and strongly with tho snuod ~
The pouches be made Of canvas dsasey
yard width II ounces . s
70 70 the yard Of Is inches width Tor pouches o ass No
not less than Is the yard ~ inches width tho re
Inc canvas pouches sizes naSsSsa and s. are . n.as
oa % a wsnas K. mot = sasss than Ssns e he .
the threads the and welt 70 be eomposed Of at least
Leaar and Caneas Nail BAGS.
Size No 4s inches long and II inches vide the widest
SIZE No aBody As inehas long and ls inches ws the widest
parts ends or bottoms O same being y ~ q inches.
parts ends OF bottoms q same being 10 by 20 Inches
dial bag leather well tanned weighing
The square loot and the seams % be we'll and strongly
Tue canvas bags TO be made Of cotton se
Proposals. for the sny
tho above bags and pouches in the materials thereof
well specified price Of such improvements, viii
in Determining The loves. AZ and a. bos, bid b.
contractor In Boston Mass New York Albany Y
sHn aa1 va h C. ensos ssn.a p
Mobile Ala New Orleans La Knoxville Nashville and Msnp'.
ill., in such quantities. and such such times the de
before delivery are % be received whh shall iaierio
In the specimens adopted tho standard bags
be furnLsd proposal considered not
specimens sAmples Of article bid for showing
construction size and quality of mat as aud workmannp offered
and also with written guarantee from he proposed
(whose responsibility he certified BY the the
place where they reside thai they will become responsible
ncsn bond for Che due Of the contract in such
proposal be accepted.
samples delivered III.
before the 18th day OF April and those which shall have
companied the accepted proposals will in with such
posas form the basis Of the contracts to be made Every specimen
should be well and distinctly married. with the number
noting and have affixed sample of tho materials
eathe) Of which It ALI specimens
bidders which with safety and BIO used tho mali
service viii be paid for ut The prices spced In tho proposals. re
the t f aatl+3 T
bids will be made before the third day
accepted bidder bidders will
contract with sucent bond and surctes be-
fore twonty first day Of June ncxt 3lt-t - Afl
To cnatle
which will probably be required they informed thai
furnished for tho the during the
30h June last $50 mail bags ITO leather
pouches mail pouches and 500 horsema bags
proposals should be endorsed outside Proposais Tor Mail
Bags' and be addressed to the "Postmaser q, nera"
J : y. ~ -....--5r,s8 49, - AARON " BROWN,
Jan I9-1awI2w General
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nineteen thousand square miles
greater England New York and New Jersey
Nebraska nneGSe thousand miles greater
than avehodng California oregon
nearly equal all New England New York; Pennsy
van Indiana possible that New Mexico and Mesia
will territorial organization by Congress at the
present session. containing 2s8 900 all New
England York Ohio Indiana and Illinois Wash
ngton exceeds in extent all New England and New York