The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-01-16
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business towns in the known world, is calculated
| to excite wonder and admiration. Again say
is it not glorious that from humble means, I'M
aided by influential political associations, with
/ out the dazzling recommendations of military
rank or service, being guilty of committing
murder on the ftented ield,n or even roguery
in law Office that Mr. Blackwell should arise
to the distiction he has at home and abroad as
member OF this council. His name is familiar to
| the people of the town and country; but his
antecedents are but partially known and by ma
ny misunderstood. Some regard him as q lucky
man, seeking fortune and finding it whilst
others suppose him to be a SPECTATOR, fond of
reckless monetary adventure, and willing to fol-
low any path that may lead to fortune but
those who have been near the scenes ofhis labors
appreciate him for what he is-a self made man
quick and practicable in thought as he is accu-
rate and infexible in Judgment man whose
| sense of justice and right is as indomtable as
his will-whose mind is well stored with nseful
knowledge-who will listen to counsel but never
yield his convictions of right and duty to the
mere opinions of others-and whose life is full of
glowing incidents. Mr.. Blackwells character
is of the most favorable type in "Bungtown."
All his characteristics are utillitarian. He is
eminently practical Intellectual systematical
and bold-a man Of deeds and ideas-with full
knowledge of all the privations incident to poor
mans life, he alphabetically feels the neces-
sity ofextending helping hand to those who are
struggling up the hills of fortune and fame. The
biography of such man is calculated to excite
interest and afford Instruction for one am
willing to place myself under his care, with the
understanding that after my apprenticeship ex-
pires he will furnish me q written guarantee that
am as capable ofbuilding tenant house out
of Hemlock slab as he is, with no other tools
than dull Ratchet and half-pound often-pen.
ny nails.
Mayor KEEPER was frequently ap-
plauded while delivering his speech.
After he resumed his seat, Mr.. Black
well arose and said
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN IT scarce.
ly know how to reply to the very eulogistic
speech Of our honorable Mayor-it is 80 fowery
and full of hattery, a thing by the way you all
know am geyy susceptible of. But must say
| admire the sentiments he has advanced, in re.
gard to the architectural beauty of the building,
not so much as it regards myself, but it places
proper estimation on many of our valuable me.
chanics. We should feel indebted to Mr. Bird,
of the firm of Bird Stout, who contributed
great deal to the architectural beauty of our
building, as well as to many other buildings in
our city, and to him should fall the praise.
doubt whether any other town in the State can
turn out such a perfect master Of architecture
Then we have Mr.. Gamble perfect artist in the
painting and granting line, of which few towns or
cities can boast of better and so l might say
of a great many other mechanics in our city.
think Lambertville appreciates her mechanics
and laboring men, as she has chosen out of
that class for her rulers And if this nation had
| our worthy Mayor for its President, and this
council for his cabinet, the distracted state of
public affairs would be quickly dispelled The
present administration of government is very
I weak, but think our worthy Mayor would pos
sess the frmness to keep things straight, as he
recently bro't burglar to terms with revolver.
To South Carolina he would say as he did to the
| burglar, stop" and if she did not he would try
| his six-shooter on her; and if that would not
| bring her to terms perhaps he would try the
! virtue of Commodore Stockton's big gun
think it likely, that if Lincoln does not manage
affairs better the next four years. the fame ofour
| Mayor will be known over the United States and
Carolina by that time, and there will be no diff
Guilty in electing him President, and if he selects
his Cabinet from the council, the country I
believe would be safe.
After Mr.. Blackwell took his seat,
! other members of the Council made in
teresting remarks.
The regular order of business being
resumed, the petition Of Amos Moore
to keep an Inn or tavern was present.
ed for consideration On the Ayes
and Nays being called, Everitt, Keip-
err Stout. Titus and Sproat voted for,
and Blackwell against the petition.
Carried, and assessed $25.
The next 10 order was the petition
of VIM Runyan to keep an Inn or ia
yern, which was voted and assessed as
the above.
A petition was presented from resi-
dents of Church-st. and vicinity asking
the council to erect lamp post at the
intersection Of that street and Gordon's
alley. The petition was referred to
the street committee
The committee on Finance report
ed as follows:
John Silvers, box, S rs
J. t. Flummerfet, coal, 200
N. G. P. Moore, taking care Coucil
room. 3.75
W. W. Runyan, horse hire, $50
n c. P Moore, lumber, fixing room
for election, ITO
Paxon Vert, lumber, ll.O3
J il. Butterfoss, repairing and fttirg
| Lamp posts, eto. 1884
| P. c. Hoff, fluid, II. 80
| W. W. Abbott, constable fees, As. is
All of which was ordered paid.
Mr.. Titus, from Committee to set
tie up with f,rmer Constable and Col
lector-W. w: Abbott-reported
$146, 80 in his hands Report accept
ed
An order for $10O 90 was voted the
Overseer of the Poor The Street
Committee asked for an order for $50.
which was granted Messrs. Sproat,
and Stout were appointed to procure
benches for the Council room.
Adjourned.