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West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE.
Annual Taxes, 1866.


By the eleventh section of the act of June 80 1864
it is made the duty of any person made liable to an
nual tax before the first Monday of May in each
year, to make list or return to the assistant assessor
of the district where located of the articles charged
with special duty or tax, including income and arti-
cies in Schedule A.
Every person failing to make such return by the
day specified will be liable to be assessed by the asss-
tant according to the best information which
he obtain and in such the assistant assessor
will add twenty-five per cent to the amount of the tax.
In case any person shall deliver to assessor any
false or fraudulent list statement with intent to de-
feat or evade the valuation enumeration required
by law, the assistant assessor will add one hundred
per cent to such duty; and in such case the list will
be made out by the assessor assistant assessor and
from the valuation and enumeration so made there
can be no appeal
The assessment list, when completed, will be
turned to the collector, who will advertise in some
public newspaper published in each county within
thedstrct f any there be, and by written printed
notices TO be posted up in at least four public places
within each district, that the said duties
have become due and payable and state the time and
place within SAID county at which he will attend to
receive the same" and to any sum unpaid after the
hrteth day of June, and for ten days after demand.
there will be an addition of ten per cent. penalty
for such neglect.
Guardians and trustees whether such trustees are
so by virtue of their office executor, administrator,
or other tduciary capacity, required to make
turns of the income belonging to minors, other per-
sons for whom they act guardians or trustees, and
the income tax will be assessed upon the amount re-
turned, after deducting such sums as are exempted
py law; provided that the exemption of six hundred
dollars shall not be allowed on account of any minor
or other beneficiary of trust except upon the state
ent OF the guardian or trustee made under oath that
the MINOR OF beneficiary has no other income from
wnicn me said amount of six hundred dollars may be
Mne9 coupons of United States bonds, or gold re-
~ ,srai are sold within the year. the amount
az received therefor should be
ro,d on by person has gold, or coupons payable in
on nand the close Of the year. ts value houd
be returned at the value OF gold at The cse ~ th
year. This value in New York was 146. = '-'
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.


The Legislature of New Jersey has
adjourned after session of twelve weeks,
in which fair amount Of local and State
business has been done, but which has
left the most important business entirely
undone, which was the election of a U. S.
Senator. While meeting out to Mr.. Scovel
what we think the proper Characterization
OF his perfdy in preventing this consum-
nation, we cannot hold as free from blame
any member of the Senate who voted
against going into joint meeting for this
purpose. 1t is true that the opposite
party felt aggrieved by the rejection of
Mr.. Stockton. 1t is possibly true that
the Republicans would have done exactly
the same had they been in their position,
but nevertheless these facts, while they
may palliate, do not excuse the conduct
of any member who by his vote prevented
that joint meeting from taking place
The obligations to the State are paramount
to those of party; and in the end those
persons who recognize their duty to the
people, far better than those who know
no country but their party and who will
let the country suffer rather than lose a
little party advantage. But it is done; and
as crying will not mend the matter we do
not propose to cry any more about it,
What is called the Tide water bill" was
passed over the veto Of the Governor,
though we think the Governor had the
true side of the argument, as the immuni-
ties and privileges granted to the persons
who are corporators under the act are
dangerous and full of Injustice to the
State. The lands which this company
are to improve are immensely valuable,
and under proper care might have been n
source of great revenue. Charges Of cor
ruption we're openly made, and there is no
uOuDt UuG tHdI tHc VoteS vi SoLue LHoIuUolc
were bought. The measure was not a
party one and so of course stands upon its
own merits. The closing scenes of the
session were babyish in the extreme, and
of character to disgust any thinking
person. Members of the Legislature
amused themselves by throwing paper
balls at each other and sundry other feats
of similar character, which, however
we'll they might have suited boys of
three or four years, were not suitable to
the character of grave and reverend
seignors. We sincerely hope that this
may be the last time we shall be called
upon to record such puerility in the
talented and able men whom we send to
make our laws. There are rumors of an
extra session for the purpose of electing
a Senator, but as the result would not
probably be effected, we do not think it
will be done. We presume the different
parties, the Republicans and Democrats,
and Mr.. Scovel will at once begin marshall
ling their forces for the next campaign
when the pending issues will probably be
finally terminated.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
WHAT YOU CAN FIND

All NO. COMMERCE ST, BRIDGEToN, N. J.
an ths latest styles of Hats and Caps for the
oop 4pr'ng OF 1866. Every variety of gents furnishing
Per collars and cuffs, white and fancy shirts, hand
neIceis suspenders, notions pocket knives; ladies'
genls and chldrens hosiery trunks travelling bags,
.'n9sedas - 9,al &C. all at prices favoring buyers.
o Inc world renowned Wheeler and Wilson Family
stands unrivaed. II makes the lock stitch alike on
it ou;n SIDES will seam, stitch hem, cord BRAID bind
Iu gamer and, in Short do every thing that good
nacnne ought to do. Is easy operated and kept in
oraer. @ instructions given and the machine kept in
oroer iree OF charge Call and see samples.
y; and city property. Over 80 valuable farms for
sale. Call for circular.
"A practical, energetic Auctioneer, to cry venduea
umber sales, real estate, &c, who will take entire
onarge OF sales and collections when desired full sat
lsfactlon guaranteed.
Al business pertaining to the office Of ustice of
=. tne peace promptly and carefully performed and
quick returns made, by
GEORGE W. FINLAw, ESQ,
Mar 81 Real Estate Agent and Auctoneer.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
Arrest of Lieutenant General Grant.

The hero of Corinth, of Vicksburg, and of
Richmond, has at last been taken prisoner
What the combined efforts Of the whole Con.
done by policeman. The General loves q
fine horse; and having one few days since,
was inclined to let him go ss fast IS he could,
and followed out his inclination. The rate of
speed reached by the horse was above the
allowance of the law, and . wstchful policeman
observed it and invited the General to meet
him at the Office Of the Police Justice, and pay
his fine, which the General of course did at
once. We have no objection to General Grant
being compelled to pay his fine, but we
strongly suspect that the policeman was q
loyal man with Southern feelings.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
rHE RR1nGEToN BAND.

The question has frequently been asked Of
late. what has become Of the Bridgeton Band.
Professor Dorville, the leader, left for the
south some months since and has not been
heard from, in this region, since. His success
or. Mr.. Carmelia, has also left, and the
organization seems to be somewhat disorga-
u;zed There are other members OF the
hand who are thoroughly competent as leaders.
Mr. E. Lambert, whose modesty, probably, is
The only thing in the way, has been urged by
the members to accept Of that position, and we
hone for the welfsre Of the band, which is a
credit to our City. that it may soon revive
acain. and thrill our citizens with those
melodious and harmonious sounds 50 cheerful
and elevating in their tendency. If it is for
want of pecuniary aid to purchase new lnstru-
-.n, or two. the citizens of Bridgeton only
a.sd he reminded Of that fact and it will be
.bsarfully appropriated.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL.

This bill, the subject of so much contentin
and bitterness, after being vetoed by te
President has passed the Senate by the neces-
ary vote of two thirds and also the Housaof
Representatives,, so that 1t is now one Of nc
laws of the land. Leaving out the questioioi
details, to which we think the President ntdc
well founded objections, the bill itself ces
not seem to us Objectionable, at least inthe
principles which lie at its foundation. It's
solemn duty Of the Government TO protec the
mon whom its own legislation has freed rom
slavery, and it without bitterness to the Sutn-
ern people that we say that unless someSuch
legislation were given, such protection, - lhe
very nature of things, would have been an mn
possibility. The Southern people have been
educated in system of slavery, and its epor-
mites do not strike them as they impress us.
A man who has all his life heard profane stoar-
ing as part of ordinary conversation, Hoes
not feel the horror of this wickedness shoes
one whose ears have only been accustomM to
the language Of purity. Upon this principle
them the blacks are inferior by tie very
accident of their color-that inferioiity has
always carried with it the right to govern them
as they please, and oppress them without
serious responsibility. Although the law has
changed their status, the sentiment of the
Southern man remains the same. Ie never
has been called upon TO respect ary rights
which the black might be supposed to possess;
and try as be will, he cannot feel it except a5
the law compels him, now. The vey fact OF
their freedom necessitates the priiege OF
protection in the usual rights of manhood,
because such protection as the interests Of TIC
master before made necessity, is of course sf.sl
abrogated now. The objection of tbs skrssai-
dent, as to the necessity of the bill, does pot
seem to us to be valid. He declares that their
rights are respected now and that the Southern
people do take care that they shall continue
If that be true the bill can do no harm, because
it only proposes to interfere in cases where
the rights of their humanity are invaded. We
believe also that Congress has the power to
declare what shall constitute citizenship IN a
general sense, so far at least as to secure life,
liberty and the pursuits of happiness to all
the inhabitants Of the Union; and that some
such legislation is imperatively called for
So for the present we have probably seen the
end of the struggle between the President and
Congress, as the passage of this bill, over the
veto, shows concusively that the Congress car
pass any bill, not absolutely repugnant tc jus
tice over the disapproval of Mr.. Johnson
The temper of Congress is reputed to beck
cellent, and it is understood to be preparing
new Freedman's Bureau bill, which shall b.
free from the objections urged by the Presi
dent against the former one, and we earnestl,
hope that harmony Of action may specify b.
introduced into our national councils, asd tn
country feel the spring of awise and unite,
course of legislation.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

~ The Methodist Conference, which sat
last week in the city of New York, passed a
resolution expressive of brotherly affection in
reference to the General Conference OF the
Methodist church South which is now sittingin
New Orleans, and recommending Sabbath last
as day of prayer for the procuring of such re-
suit. We like this spirit; this saying wehave no
longer any thing against you, let us be brothers;
and we hope for the speedy approach of the
time when all sectional prejudices shall be
blotted out, and Church and State both feel
that we are one common people.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
A FAMILY REMEDY,

"Coe's Cough Balsam." These have become
household words with very many families, and
the merits of the article justly enttle it to our
confidence and patronage The originator does
not claim to be a physician, but has evidently
hit upon prescription that meets the wants of
large class Of sufferers Some are testifying
that it has actually cured them of consump-
tion. 1t is no doubt the consumptive's best
friend, while for coughs, hoarseness, and kim
dred troubles, we think it has no equal. We
predict for it a worldwide reputation and ex-
tenSive sale.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

B6s~ Persons visiting the city for the pur-
pose of purchasing furniture should call at the
new and immense establishment of Gould g. Co.
number 81 s. 80 North I'd Street. This is one
of the largest furniture houses in the United
States, and their stock is unsurpassed. They
have also a branch store at the corner of 9th s.
Market Streets, stocked with furniture of the
most desired kind, which they are selling on as
reasonable terms as can be had anywhere
The proprietors are thorough going business
men and are determined to give satisfaction to
all who favor them with their patronage; read
their advertisement in another column and
give them a call
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
Great Emigration from ireland

According to the Cork Examiner, upwards
of four thousand persons left Ireland during
the first week of March, going to the United
States by way of Queenstown. 1t is estimated
that two-thirds of the number were of the
middle and farming class. The farmers were
complaining last year of the want of laborers
to gather in the harvest but if the emigration
continues at the present rate (says the Exam-
iner), one thousand five hundred week, they
will certainly have more cause to complain
this year, as those leaving now are mostly Of
that class. About six hundred passengers are
now waiting in Queenstown to get away By the
steamers.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

~ Macmillan has been in Mexico for
nineteen months. During that time there has
been an engagement ofsome kind between the
French and Mexicans at least once day.
Nearly $4,000 troops of Maximilian's army
have either been killed or disabled, almost 5000
having been killed outright. Yet, this is the
country that the French Emperor proclaims as
accepting Maximilian of its own free choice.
anxious to drop the hot potato out of his
mouth, for it is burning him badly, besides
preventing him from eating any other political
dinner.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
LOST AND FOUND.

If persons who lose or find any thing Of
value in Bridgeton or vicinity, would take the
trouble to advertise it in the county papers,
there would be no difficulty in recovering the
lost article. There is scarcely week passes
without something being lost in the streets Of
our city, and il those who lose or find would
advertise In the Newspaper, in most cases it
would reach the proper owner. This week we
notice pair Of spectacles lost, which are Of
great value to the owner.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
whtskers. whiskcrs!

H8- One Hundred and Thirtv-two complete -EDas
- Suits, fortyive Coats and sixteen Vests sold in =
one day. This is the way the great Bargains in -
- Ready made Clothing are going off at Oak Hall:
- We never had 20 good or so cheap stock Of
goods as now, and the people evidently appre--
- ciate our efforts to give them the advantages of -
= the recent fall of goods Our large facilities
- afford us the opportunity of getting large lots
- of goods very cheap especially at this time, when
- many manufacturers are compelled to realize
their stocks In all cases wa give our customers
= the BARGAINS we get. We have every quality
- style, and price. Mems, Youths and Boys ready
- made Clothing. and not only the assort-
- but the MOST FASHIONABLE and MADE GOODS in
- the city. We cordially invite citizens and sran
= gers to come and see for themselves. =
CARD.
To THE CITIZENS OF BRIDGETeN--We would call your
especial attention to CUSTOM DEPARTMENT under
the immediate charge of Mr.. G. OGDEN, JR formerly
of Bridgetou, and well and favorably known in con
ne xion with the Merchant Tailor Trade. both here
and in Philadelphia. He will be pleased to hear from
ms Old friends, and all orders sent him will be at
tended to with promptness and fidelity
WANAMAKER Il BROWN,
POPULAR CLOTHING HOUSE,,
OAK HALL,
s. e. CORNER SIXTH AND MARKET Sis.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

man sat one day quite sad.sinclining to despair
He saw his boys all poorly clad, and his funds were
verytspare;
just then he heard friendly voice-it whispered in
his esr,
Cheer np dear sir, for those dear you have
need to fear;
For though your be small indeed, you've Cash
to clothe them ALL
If you'll but heed this kind advice, and buy at the
Cheap Clothing Ha!'
He took the hint and with his boys went straight to
Beckhardt's Store,
And there received more for his cash than he had
ever done before.
He now proclaims to all his friends, matter who
they are,
That if they'd get their moneys worth, the place
Beckhardt's Store.
have the best ready-made Clothing in the City,
and without any pompons parade about cheapness,
make it to the interest of the peope to deal with
SIMON BECKHARDT,
Well known and popular Clothing Store, opposite the
Stove Store, Bridgeton, N j.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

~ Rev. Mr.. Hugg, a clergyman of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, well and favor
ably known in this section of country, deceased
during last week at his residence in Pointville,
M. He had been en- the eretired list for sew
eral years past, but expected, till just before
the last session of his Conference, to enter the
active work of the ministry again, when he
was suddenly taken ill, and in a few days ex-
pired.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
To cONSUMpTIVES.

The advertiser, having been restored to health IN
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having sur
ered for several years with severe lung Affection ana
that dread disease, Gonsumptionis anxious to make
known to his fellow-sutferers The means OF cure.
10 ali VINO desire it, he will send copy of the pre-
scrption used free of charged with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will tnd q
ssI;pE CuRE for CONSUMPTION, AsrHMA, BRoNcHirs,
CoUeHs COLDS and all Throat and Lung Affections
rhe only object OF the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scrjptjon is to benefit the afflicted and spread norma-
ton which he to be Invaluable and ne hopes
every sufferer try his remedy, as it viii cost them
nothing. and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE, by return
mail will please address
Rev EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings Co., New York
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

w According to the Charleston Courier,
5000 freedmen have left for the Northern
States, on contracts of $40 per month for their
work, and it is anticipated that more will fol-
low. If the Southern people do not soon in-
augurate liberal and protective policy toward
the freedmen, they will soon be left without
laborers altogether, and the South pass speedily
into the hands Of the Northcrncapataists.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

10 Gov. Jenkins, ofGeorgia, has issued an
forward and loan money to the State to save
the people from utter starvation. We sympa-
thize with their condition, but it is the natural
fruit of their rebellion. Sherman's march
through Georgia will long be remembered in
that State, by the suffering of its inhabitants.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14
PROF. C. MORTON.

The numerous friends of the gentleman
whose name appears above, will regret to
learn that he has left this section of the
country, and taken up his abode in Smyrna,
Del Prof Morton possesses musical talent
of no common order, and we do not doubt he
New New e5fsy e5efssy II al Honest man IS The nobiest
work of God, Prof. Morton has given evidence
here that he is entitled to claim that honor
We wish him abundant success in his new
home.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

~ Mr.. Brooks, Of Now York, has been
declared by the House of Representatives to
have obtained his election to that body by q
sufficient number of fraudulent votes to invali-
date his right to seat, and his place has been
given to his contestant, Mr.. Dodge.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

l6r The attention of our readers is directed
to the card Of Edwin Nelson s. Co., Number
3l9 North I'd Street, Philadelphia, where may
be found large and handsome stock of China,
Glass and Queensware, at the most reasonable
prices. This is one Of the best houses in the
city, and we advise our friends to call and
purchase literally.
Remember the number, $40 North I'd Street.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

~ Go and see for yourself, Hanthorn's
large stock of Harness and Collars, all kinds
and sizes. Also, Trunks, Valices end Carpet
Bags one Thousand dollars worth OF Leaincr
Nets, of the improved style; emo rev OF
those excellent Buffalo Robes and Horse Gov
ers. which he is selling at cost, to close them
ont. You will do well to call soon, before
they are all gone. He has the largest stock
ever offered in Bridgeton, and is making great
preparations forsquick sales and small profits,
this Spring. If you don't believe it go and
try him.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

~ The prospects of good crop of cotton,
especially in Georgia and North Carolina, are
reported to be extremely favorable. If nc un-
fortunate difficulty occurs between the chivalry
and the freedmen, we may look for plentiful
supply.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

W A Paris newspaper announces as an in
ducement to subscribe, that none of its patrons
have as yet died of the cholera. We see no
good reason why the non paper-taking people
should not adopt the idea here, and see what
will come of it.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

w The Legislature of Ohio has passed the
bill by which it is proposed to strike out the
word eswhite" in the State constitution, from
the article which refers to suffrage. twill
probably become law.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14


CULTIVATED AND FOR
John s. Barnes g. Bro.
CIoverdale HTurserie eS,
| NEAR " WOoDST0WN, y. ].
Apples 20 cents each. SIS per hundred; Cherries so
cents each; Pears, Standard, 80 cents each; Pesrs
Dwarf, 20 cents; Plums, so cents each Aprieots
Peach stock, IS cents; Apricos Plum, rs cents;
Ounces, 81 cents each; peaches, 20 cents each, So
per dozen.
MALL FRUIT.
Lawton Blackberry plants, SO cents per dozen, 81
per hundred, SIS per thousand Asparagus plants rs
per hundreds Rhubarb Victoria, 10 cents each,
IS per dozen, SIS per hundred; Rhubarb Liunaeus,
% cents per Dozen 81 per hundred Lady Fingers so
per dozen, 81 per hundred; French Seedlings,
3S cents per Dozen $500 per hundreds Russells Pro-
life so cents per dozen, SI5o per hundred; Monitor,
Sty IS cents per dozen $3.50 per hundreds BROOKLYN
Scarlet, IS cents per dozen S1.50 per hundreds Col.
Ellsworth, so cents per dozen; Agricuturist 81 per
dozen.
ORNAMENTAL TREES-Deciduous.
so cents each except where noted.
Maple Silver Leaf, 25 cents, Maple Norway, Maple
Sycamore, Maple Ash Leaved, Maple Sugar. Cypress
White Poplar, IS ce its. Tulip Poplar 25 cents yellow
Locust % cents, English March, Weeping Willow, 25
Ash Weeping, 81, Horse Chestnut, 75 cents, Spanish
Chestnut. 75 cents, English Linden rs cents English
Beech Cut Leaved Beech Sl.50, Purple Leayed Beech
ST.
ENs-oRNAMENTAL.
White Pine, Scotch Pine, Austrian. Irish Juuiper,
Hem lock Spruce, White Spruce Arborvitse American
Arboryite Siberian, ArborvitSe Compaeta English
few, Norway Spruce, Balsam Fir, and a general as
sortment of FLOWERING SHRUBS
A price list ofGrape Vines furnished applicants-
Orders for Grapes and Strawberries should be drec-
ted to John S. Barnes; all other orders to John s
Barnes Bro, Cloverdale, Woodstown, NJ.
JOHN S, BARNES & BRO,
Jan Is 65
West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-04-14

w The smallpox is reported to be raging
terribly among the negroes in Alabama. Their
wandering mode Of life, probably, exposes
them to the ravages of the disease in much
more destructive form than would be the case
if they were settled in regular communities.