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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-15
Gnnroo,s Lette Is.--NO. 2.

Gooroo discourseth upon the weather-enl 'ys
the country-sees a maiden-threateneth to
sing a !ittle-evi rumor of Union Bank-ru-
NOR confuted-Everittstown Flag-the'r
patriotism = Gooroo is patriotic-thinks he
could hold lady-talks of taking trip
maketh prom ise-praiseth the PRESS.
This morning finds rs pleasantly
situated, and fully sensible of many
blessings. The weather for some time
mast has been rough, boisterous and
gloomy but now the sun comes forth
bright and beautiful. the sky is free
rom clouds, a refreshing breeze gently
fans the tender leaves, little warblers
of the grove pipe their cheerful songs
in every bower. and all nature seems
to rejoice in her own loneliness. |
now fecly fully conscious that | am in
country town, submerged in all the
gIories of country life. And what can
he more delightful to the soul of man
than thus TO sit as I do now, a qniet
observe of natures nandiwork in an
nnpretending rural district, where the
beautiful il purely natural, sunalloyed
bv the hand of art. The lazy herd
scattered over yonder meadow
c1ump of old trees standing little to
the left-and beautiful maiden gath
ering water crosses near them, inspires
me with poetic sentiments. l would
rather spare my muse COR more patri-
otto purposes, otherwise | would sing
a little.
Whenever the character of any
thing is assailed. Gooroo is ready to
take it mp and defend it. Now, NTH
inc is more dear to Alexandria than
her public institutions; accordingly
her Indignation was wrought to high
pitch of excitement the other day from
the fact that Union Bank, which is
now, and ever has been, the pride of
the people and the hack. bone OF
Frenchtown, has been shot at with a
bit of calumny. 1t was reported at
Clinton, and some other out of the way
places, that the Union" had bowed
up, Int we are happy to say that such
a thing is impossible 1t is so well
rooted aHd grounded that it cannot
blow up without taking half of Alex
andria with it.
am credibly informed that the
Everittstowners are making prepare
tions to fling to the breeze a national
flag. It seems from this that they
must be taking it very coolly up there.
Oar flags have been ont two or three
weeks-the people have boiled over
wirh patriotic excitement, and are now
about simmering down. But those
fellows are only making preparations
to show their bunting There patri-
otism has been a good while coming
out-we hope it moy last forever.
Gooroo is a patriotic man, and would
like to serve his country in any posi-
ton where there is no danger of being
h1rt-would not object to taking an
der his protecting care some fair lazy,
thinks he could hold her against the
world without reinforcements. I think
somewhat seriously of taking q trip
through the North. If | do, you shall
hear from me now and then, and / hope
in the meantime to become more like
unto a soldier in manner and in spirit
Before closing, | must compliment the
PRESS for the excellent style in which
my first letter was published. Why
may not Blackwell yet supersede the
immortal Bonner.
GooRoo, D. M. L.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-05-15
To Advertisers.

To the advertisers of both City and Country
we now offer sheet that has larger circula-
tion among Merchants, Mechanics, Farmers,
Laborers, and business men of all shades, than
any of our county papers have, or ever attained !;
and is, consequently, the best paying adVertis-
ing medium in this section.
Advertisements inserted at the rate of 80
cents per square of II lines for the first week,
and rs cents for each subsequent insertion. as
follows =
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Leave the birds Alone.

Leave the birds Alone.
The little robin red breasts have
been with us for a week or ten days
and the number is constantly increas-
ing. Their sweet notes are cheering
aud grateful token of the genial sea-
son. We notice, however that some
thoughtless boys are pursuing these
Innocent and beautiful birds with stones
and arrows. Such boys ought to know
that they are liable to penalty for
this and if the law did not forbid it,
they ought to know that such tor
menting cruelty shows very depray-
ed taste and frightens the welcome lit
tie visitors away and leaves our trees
all over the borough dull and tenant
less-Boys leave the bird, Alone
They are entitled to your kind pro-
tee ion instead Of your hostility -
They do not harm, but are a source
of pleasure and enjoyment to all good
people, who cherish their company.
Boys. spare the beautiful birds you
can find better amusement than in
stoning and shooting them.
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Advertisements should be marked the length
of time they are to be inserted, or they Will be
kept in until ordered out, and charged for ac-
cordingly,
All yearly or haf-yearly Advertisements due
quarterly and all transient advertising must be
paid for in advance.
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The Anderson Gual d.

Pursuant to announcement, the An
derson Guard held a meeting on NJ on
day evening at the Council Chamber
for the election of officers for the com
pany.
The meeting was called to order by
Chas. Roberts, Esq, and L. j. Titus
was the Chairman, and Chas Schui-
haus Secretary.
The meeting proceeded to receive
nominations for commissioned officers.
Hiram Hnghs was elected Captain on
the Ist ballot Harry Sproat lst
Lieutenant. Sd ballot c. Schnlhaus
Cd Lieutenant, 1st ballot; Samuel
Curry, lst Sergeant, bat declines to
serve.
The meeting then adjourned to meet
at Cray's Hail. on Thursday evening,
next, at Z o'clock, for business, drill,
&c.
Grapes.
The injury done to this fruit is very
serious Only here and there can a
live shoot be found. The second bud
with which each fruit spur is provi-
ded, and which furnishes the fruit when
any injury happens to the first, ap-
pears to be killed also. The vines in
the cold grapery suffered none
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gutal Affairs.

~ PERSONS KNOWING OR HEARING OF Ac-
otnENTs, BURGLARIES, THEFTS; OR OTHER
MATTERS OF LOCAL OR GENERAL NATURE,
WILL CONFER A FAVOR WHICH WILL BE DULY
APPRECIATED BY ADVANCING US THE SAME.
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Apples.
Appear to have suffered less than
any other fruit. Indications arc fav
orable for a crop.
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Meeting of the Chosen FreehOlders.

Meeting of the Chosen FreehOlders.
:. Pursuant to adjournment, the last
meeting of the old Board of Chosen
Freeholders of Hunterdon County
"as held at the Court House in Elem
ington, on Thursday, the 7th inst
The Board met at O'Clock, a. M, and
was called to order I,y the Director
Mr.. Geo. W. Vroom, of Readington
The roll being called. he following
members answered to their names -
Alexar dria-Wm. c. Alpaugh,
Bethlehem-Wm. Tinsman,
Clinton-Peter T. Hoffman.
DeIaware-David Jackson,
East Amwell-Sam w Dilts,
Frank I'M. g. G. W. Larue,
Kingwood-We Wesley Bells
Lebanon-John Hill,
Rar.tan-Wm. R. Risler,
Readington-G Geo. w. Vroom,
Tewksberry-Serring Potter,
I Union--A H. Housed,
West Amwell-Co nelius H Rose
Absent-Dr s. Lilly, of Lambertville.
The minutes of the last meeting
were then read and opposed
Mr.. Risler moved that the reception
of bills against the County, be first in
order, and that the matter of raising
. money by the County, for the benefit
of the volunteer military companies,
which have been raised in the County,
in response to the call of the President,
be now taken up The motion was
agreed to.
Sundry bills were then presented,
and on motion were referred to the
Committee on Accounts.
Mr. Risler moved that there be a
committee appointed to invite certain
persons, not members of the Board,
but who desire to be heard on the
subject of money for military purposes,
to come before the Board and express
their views.
The motion was agreed to.
The Director then appointed Messrs
Risler, Dilts and Larue, said commi :
tee to invite said persons.
The committee having performed
their duty, Messrs Peter I. Clark,
Charles Bartles, Alex. Wurts, and A :.
Van Fleet, appeared before the Board
and advocated the raising of money
by the County for the purpose of de-
fraying necessary expenses of volun-
teers, while under drill and preparing
for service, and previous to being ac-
cepted by the Governor also, for the
support of their families while in ser
vice, and for extra uniforms, blankets,
&c.
Mr. Alpaugh moved that the fur.
Their consideration of the subject be
postponed until afternoon, which mo :
ton was agreed to.
The following gentlemen were APP
pointed a Committee to settle with
the County Collector, as follows:
MesSrs Tinsman, Risler Huffman,
and Jackson
The Director also appointed the
following gentleman as committee on
Chosen Fl eehalders' Bills :-Messrs
Rose, Bells. Larue and Housed.
Mr. Tinsman having bee trans
ferfed from the Committee on accounts
to the committee to settle with the
County Collector, Mr. Hill was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy in the COM
nit ee on accounts.
On motion, the Board then adjourn
ed, to meet at the'ringing Of the Court
House Bell.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The members were all in their seats
except DR.. Lilly.
The committee on accounts reported
the following bills, and recommended
that the same be paid ::
Iohn z AInanrh nount.. n1a.1..a LII ean OF
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The Brigade Board

The Hunterdon County Brigade
Board, has been in session for a week
or two, and have not yet completed
their labors. Another meeting will
be held at Pennington, on Thursday
next, at which time they expect to
finish up their work and have the pro-
gr8mme laid down for the militia of
this county. They have been engaged
in forming companies, appointing drill
sergeants, &C., during the time. The
militia of the County has been enrolled
into -- companies.
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QUESTIONABLE MILLINER, takes this
/ method of informing her numerous custo-
mers, that she has removed her Estab ishment
from Church-st., to Commercial Roac,
nearly opposite ]. Silvers' store, in Union-st.
where she is prepared to receive orders and ex-
ecute them in the latest and most approved style
Constantly on hand a large stock of
STRAW GOODS, TRIMMINGS DC.
Also, Bleaching and Pressing done at short
notice. Ladies are invited to call and examine
my goods before purchasing elsewhere. apl0m3
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II AIDES and GENTLEMEN, call and see
l 4 our stock of Goods before purchasing else
where, as we can show you the largest stockand
little cheaper than any other house ia this city
ap10 CARVER q WILLIAMS.
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PIums.

FIuHIss
Plums are considerably injured. -
What few are left have the Curculio
gauntlet to run yet.
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John D. Alpaugh, County Clerks bill, $50 80
Isaiah P. Large, Judge for taking
examinations of two luratics &C., 5 90
DR.. S. Lilly, Professional services for
prisoner, so
Dr. J. F. Schenck, professional servi-
ces, for prisoners, &c, 81 %
Jos. II. Higgins paint, oil. &c, Is 50
J. P Bodine, zine, tin, &C., 9 81
Mahlon Smith, (Judge) for examina-
ton of lunat;c. 2 90
"A. Y Bonnet, Hardware, 26 %
Mahlon Smith expenses taking lunatic
to Asylum, II 90
The Committee on accounts also re-
ported bill of the Pennington WatAr
Company, to the amount Of $50, and
recommended that $40 thereof be paid.
Mr. Risler moved that the whole
amount Of the bill be paid, which was
agreed to.
The committee on Chosen Free
holders bills reported the following,
and recommended that the same be
paid
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At the call of the roll all the men,
be-s of the Board answered to their
names.
On motion Geo. w. Vroom, was APP
pointed Director, pro tenn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-27
uomicide.-A Distressing AlTnir.

1t becomes our painful duty this week, to
record one OF the most horrible alIairs that
has ever occurred in this place. On last Sat
urduy evening the lG,h inst, about o'clock
our usual quiet village was thrown into the
greatest excitement, caused hy the killing of
Nr. Is. l.. Bouzer sun of Col. l.. Boozcr, OF
this place. 1t secns that an old leud existed
between young BOozer and 5. /. Hendrix,
also q Young man Of this village. The two
met in the street, Boozcr armed witla II doub-
Ir.barrel shot gun and Hendrix with Il knife
and Colts repeater, when the fatal rencOntre
eusac,i. Buozer received u number Of cuts,
unc of Which was across the small Of his back
and measured seven and half inches in
length and four inches in depth, completely
scyering the whole muscle OF the back al.
ter some time, they parted, Buozer being ia.
tally wounded seized and discharged both
barrels OF his gun ut Hendrix, neither Of
which took serious effect Hendrix then fred
TREE shots, advancing as he fired, all taking
effect, one passing through the right thigh
and seyering the main artery, one entering
the breast just above the left nipple and the
other penetrating the head about an inch
above the right ear. At the last fire, Boozer
fell in the street and died instantly. Hen
dirk received but Slight injury. On Sunday
morning, Coroner Caughnan, held an inqui-.
sition and the verdict Of the Jury was that the
deceased came to his death by kni(. and
pistol in the hands OF S. +. Hendrix. Boozer
WIS young man Of more than ordinary intel.
lect, progressive and perscvering. He had re.
Gently finished his collegiate studies and had
tat;or m those of profession in which he no
doubt would have distinguished himself had
it not been for this unfortunate circumstance
by which he has been cut down IN the bloom
Of life. His mortal remains were followed to
the silent tomb, on Monday, by an ;.sscmbase
of four or five hundred sorrowing friends and
relatives, and his funeral preached by Rev.
w. Berley. Hendrix, after killing Boozer,
surrendered himself to the Sheriff and is now
in custody. This sad affair has spread 4 mel
ancholy gloom over our village and commnni-
ty which only time can ctlace.-Lexlngton
Flag, 2lst inst.
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The Cnrolinian and Columbia.

In transferring to its columns our last weeks
notice Of Columbia in connection with the Capt.
tai Of the Southern Cunle,leracy, The Curolin"n
makes these comments:
1--WE clip the following from the Edycfr'9 Id
r"riscr. 1t is very complimentary to city.
Everything that the Adrerfiscr says is true; bur,
yet, there are number Of our citizens who, al
though they recognize The fact tlnt real estate
would be very much enhauced and fast society
tup, yctkmuw, also, that corruption will spring
up wherever that capital is located. While they
would appreciate the compliment to our city, yet
they prefer that the capital 20 elsewhere. They
would have virtue and simplicity, rather than
riches and rot;On society"
We dare shy our cotcmporary is more than half
right. Yet the Government Of the Ccnlederacy
ought to be precisely there.
And really We trust TINT our Southern Capital
is not necessarily to be sink of iniluily. Sure
ly, tho same Gagtious system Of spui:s aLi plum
der which prevails at old Washington is not to be
re-e enacted at the South. In the name Of all that
is lcvcy and of guud report, let our Congress en-
deuvor to guarl against this, ob ini;io.
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State Bonds.

Upon The subject Of the issue Of Stute Bonds
authorized ny tho Legislature 1T its latu sitting,
we hcs leave to adopt the explanation uf the
Charleston Evening Nem. and in doing so, NC
| invite the special attention Of III citizens to the
subject matter. II is u call from the State, our
mother. Let all, who can, respond:
+" Our readers will perceive advertisement in
our columns Of tbs BANK Of the State of South
Carolina. l"r loan amounting To $t;Ij ,huO, Lear
ing al interest ni { per cent. per anhum. The
bonds will bc issued in uf $40, $lOD aud
$jUu, and arrangements have been nalu with the
clerks of Courts in the several Districts that cti.
kcnS in all parts Of the State may participate in its
h"nrS.
We wuull call attention u this loan I.rnvi-
ding convenient mode of investment for small
suns rrdeernnblc in periods not tao remote. OF
wlI.c ilic profit will liz uniform and the security
ample being that of the State itself. Thr loan
"iirFi advantage: equivalent tu those Of Savings
BANKS. of whiri! is that i, enables tic w"lk-
inS n.an equally wil the rich capitalist, I" make
rcmuEcraiivr application Gf his ,urplus lncahs
while the Limitation u Tie sum to be raised Sc
cures the lUIu aSainst depreciation.
We need scarcely appeal To lie patriotic senti-
mcht of the citizens generally "f South Carolina,
10 came forward aur place their names un the list
of those who by lending the State, would Dis
charge that high moral obligation, comprised in
the term Patriotism. This loan il intended to
provide funds for military defence, to enable South
Carulnn to maintain the l"si;iun she has assumed
ga Sovereign State OF the New ConGccrucy.
This is IN appeal that no loyal citizen who has the
ability 10 subscribe, can or should res list.
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The Old Scamp.

The CatawLa IN. C) J"urnal <sys:
"Wc are Informed by Rev. J. T. Freeman, late
editor Of the Mississippi B"pG", and formerly )
President Of the Mississippi baptist State Convcn.
tim, that \ sister of tien. Winfield Scott. now 4
widow, and in reduced circumstances, is living in
'tawamba county, Miss. dependent on IL son. .in-
law for support, and that he cunrcrsrl with her
concerning her ilustriouS brother, when she in
formed him that Gen. SrU;t had long since dis
owned her by neglect. aud that he refused to III
$wer her letters, asking for aid in her poverty"
a lc;ter-writcr from Richmond, Va, says it s
mooted to cxpungc the record ur the rrcrcntatiuu
ufa sword, tc, to the old traitor, nude some years
ago l'y Virginia.
Another says, it il contemplated to buy the spot
in the Old Dominion whercon he was born and
commit it in trust. with the provisl that no child
be ever born upon it again w hirh il rs much NJ
saying, Accursed be the spot"
Nevertheless, "0ld Fuss nnd Feathers" stands
in Washington to-day and shakes his dietatoral
sworl ii Hirs;nil's face. And Virginia-wh t
shall We say?
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HYMFNEAT,.

MARRIED, o6~xls 18th inst, by Rev. John r
Pickett, DR.. S G. W1cLctI Of Newbcrry District,
and Miss C. C. STROT1IER, Il thfs-si.trict.
1-~-.".hst- yvuns rnuy IuKen oi.-S4I7..asSs
pose haat:ng battery ON Saluda river 10 ke. p
these IVeichmen and other maruuders ut III, {.
tance. However, what's done is done, AMI we
have no doabt its NIL for the best. Much Lapp:-
ness and success to you, Mr.. 4 Mns. W.; and
thanks for the bundle Of good thinss.
MARRIED, ut Society Hill, on 9th February, ~
Rev. ]. C. Phelps, Mr.. Il. 3. WATSON. Of Klss-
aeld. to Miss LUCY T., daughter of the lat. Dir.
j. X. MclvBn, Of the former plsce.
Charlsstun uerenry aud Greenvile Patrios
will please copy.
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of free negroes or gypsies, than of Yankees or
Low Germans, OF Canadians. Gypscs and free
negroes have many amia5le, noble, and generous
traits Yankees, SOUR kruut Grrmans, and Cana
diaus none. Senator Wade says, aud Seward too,
that the North will absorb Cupada They are
half true; the vile, sensual, animal, brutal, inf
del, supersttiOus democracy IF Canada and the
Yankee Suites. will coalescc and Senator John
son of Tennessee will join them. But when Cana
da and western New York, nnd New England, and
the whole bcastly, puriianie ''sour krout," free
negro, nidcl, supcrSIilious lccnLious, democratic
population of Tho North become the masters Of
New YUrk-what then! Outside OF the city, the
Stale nf New York is Yankee and puriuncal
composed Of nS !asc, nnlrinriplc'l, supcrSliinls,
iccutious, aud ugraran and anurrhical population
aS any earth. Nay, We tlo not hesitate to say,
il is the Ycst population Oh earth. lf the city
docs not Scccc anu erect separate republic, this
population, aided by the ignorant, bnse, brutal,
sensual, German iuIdcls of the Northwest, the
some way coalcscc with the North,) and the arro-
CANT and tyrannical people Of New England will
become masters of the destinies of New York.
They hate her for her sympathics with the South,
and will so egislatc rs to divert all her western
trade to outlets through Chicago, the Snnt law
renee, Portland and Boston. She will then be
cut of from her trnic North and South III fine,
she must set up for herself, US Mr.. SiekleS advises,
or be ruined"
Would that the spirit of Independence could
como over this great city with the power of n
rushing, mighty wind Who could doubt the
dazzling splendor of her career?
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European Ncys.

.u tten".en.r I'D, I.:s .0l daies 10
the 9Th last, arrived ut Halifax on The ed inst
Tho sales Of cotton on Saturday were G,OOO
bales, Of which Spectators tvuk LEGO bales.
There was but little inquiry, and prices were
weaker.
Brsalstulls were quiet, but stcady. Provisions
steady.
ConsolI were quoted at 9ls u %.
The America brings thirty -four thousand pounds
sterling in specie.
Lord palmcrslon stated in Parliament that or
dcrs had been cent to the Governor General of
Canada not to give up the fugitive slave Anderson,
without express orders from the Royal Govern
mcmt Thore is no chance of his Icing surren-
,lcrcd without full discussion of hia cage.
The new Indian loan has bcun awarded Mt 9S2
per ccntum.
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Our Women und Clergy.

A ready Southern writer says: " Our women are
MI conservative, moral, religious, and sersi,ivey
modo<t, and abhor the North for its infdeliy,
gross immortality, liccnti"usrcss, anarchy and
asrarauism. ais they and the c'eryy rho leud
and direct The disunion increment"
pretty broal sort Of an assertion,-and one
about which very few of US have thought much
We prefer to admit its truth without reflection So
far as "our women" arc concerned. Lead Oh,
ladies', world must follow. But US to the
clersy,-well, VIC caat exactly object to them
either. The clergy, like the women, are always
understood to be right until they are known
to be wrong. So, in the language of a GER
lain marshal Of the day who was once ar.
rangins 4 public procession in an adjoining Dis
trict: Fall in, clcrgy,--auL column advance"
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The Rumored Reinforcements.
The Charleston Mercury of Friday has tn

The Charleston Mercury Of Friday has the
following paragraph in relation to the rumorcd
rcinforcements for Fort Sumter:
Bile special dispatches of the Mercury, an
nouncng that Stealthy reinforcement OF
Fort Sumter had been determined on, and the
fed. raj troops, in boats, might be expected at
any m"mcnt TINT circumstances should hap
prn tn favor their :empt to reach The fort,
were confirmed about nine o'clock last night
by t:lccrans received by the Governor. Short
" afterwards, dispatches came up from Fort
Moullrio, Stating that The Lieutenant in
charge OF the harbor watch had reported that
he was informed by pilot that the steamship
Daniel HeLxtcr had been seen by him #
Cape Romain at noon Notice was immedi-
;.tey given to the different poSts. General
Dunovsnt and Captain Hamilton proceeded
Immediately to Fort Moultrie. Major Stevens
repaired to the Morris Islaad batteries. Every.
thing was got in readiness for the expected
visitors.
''Up to the hour at which We 20 to press
(half past / o'clock1 there has been nothing
,een either of tho Daniel IPeJster or her boats.
1--WE are very sure that the gallant troops
on Morris and Suliv2n's Islands will keep d
bright look out for both"