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West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
THE FIRST OFFERING

The children of the W est Presbyterian Sun
day School, desiring to express their love for
it by contributing something toward the erec-
ton of their new chapel about to be built. will
hold Floral and Strawberry Festival in the
old Presbyterian church, on the 18th and 18th
of this month. both in the afternoon and even
ing. The walks will be lighted and the church
beautifully decorated for the occasion. An
abundance of Ice Cream, Strawberries, and
cakes of the favorite varieties will be provided.
All will be welcome guests at the Festival,
which is intended to be, what its name i'm
ports, an occasion of harmless gayety for
children, and of pleasant social intercourse
for those of larger growth. We refer our
readers to the advertisement In another COL
umn. -4asn seat6 a7a
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

money that we see proper to use in payment,
but on the other hand it may also be said that
our greenbacks are not money, but only an
other kind of note, not worth nearly go much
as the bonds themselves.
The bonds call for payment in money, and
nothing but coin is money in the worlds
standard of value. We might as we'll say that
Russia could rsy US in the brown paper notes
which circulate among her own citizens, as to
say that we can pay Europe in similar notes
OF our own. Ifit be said that as they bought
the bonds cheaply they can afford to take de.
priciated paper in payment in place of gold it
still must be answered that the claims upon
France held by our citizens we're bought for
song and yet we compelled the French gov
ernment to pay them dollar for dollar in gold,
and our claims upon Mexico we're about of
the same character and settled in the same
manner If we attempted to force the pay
ments Of bonds in greenbacks the citizens of
other countries who hold them would say to
their re espective governments, the United States
owes us so much money and refuses to pay
us. Upon the same principle that We have
compelled other nations to pay our citizens the
debts they owed to them, those nations would
compel US to pay their citizens what was due
from us, and if We refused there would only
be the alternative that We presented to the
nations we have named, which alternative was
war. Ii We attempted to discriminate and
simply force our own citizens to take the green
backs in payment, then these citizens would
simply send them across the water for sale,
when they would return to us and demand the
gold, so that we think the proposed redemp-
ton of the bonds in anything else than gold to
be simyly an idle dream thrown before the
public for the accomplishment of political
ends. When the bonds mature so far as the
nation can command the means they will be
redeemed in money, and the rest will simply
be exchanged for new bonds at the lowest
rates of interest for which they can be sold
On the whole we have reason to be thankful
that our finances have been managed as wisely
as they have, and that the people have passed
SO far through financial struggle which would
have ensured the bankruptcy of almost any
other nation. 1t is not likely that we will
soon see the era of gold again, but still under
the present management of debt and currency
there has been but little actual suffering, and
we trust that so it may be to the end of this
terrible chapter in the financial history of the
United States. 1t is monstrous tax upon
! Iaur ipdu uotr IN 70 of N,
terest, but still it is better to do this and 90
steadily on toward an ultimate payment of the
debt, than to attempt the payment of it now in
any form whatever when that payment would
of necessity entail distress upon US which the
nation is certainly unable to bear.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
THE WEATHER.

The long rainy Spring has at last been sue
ceeded by the most delicious weather that it
is possible to imagine. The most of the time
it has been sweetly COOL and yet sufficiently
warm to promote vigorous vegetation =
Wheat and grass scarcely ever looked better,
the blades of the one and spears of the other
present a fresh greenness and strength that
give indications of a most excellent crop, and
if no unexpected y;Aanges slseason ocoura
we may now look for a luxurious harvest both
of the grass and cereal, still there is the usual
amount Of complaining. The owners of the
crops are beginning to fear that in consequence
of the large supply that prices will be very
much lower, which we most devoutly hope
may be the case, for then the farmers will get
at least the same amount of money and the
people great deal more of bread The straw
berry growers are complaining also as they say
the wet season has given so large crop all at
once that the prices which they have usually
received at the beginning of the season are
not now given, and therefore portion of their
expected profits are not forth coming; while
this is true, it is also true that they come in
much larger quantities than usual, and SO the
money received is about the same, and the
less wealthy part of our people can have the
berries at the same time with their afluent
neighbors. 1t seems impossible for the
weather to please everybody, and if just what
kind of weather we would have were left to
the unanimous consent of the people we would
likely have no kind of weather at all.
1t is said of an eminent preacher that at one
did not pray for such weather as they wanted
He called them together to discuss the matter,
and told them that as eoon as they could all
agree as to what they wanted he would agree
to pray persistenty for that particular kind.
Then commenced discussion as full of op-
posing views as that usually accompanying the
construction of party platform, some wanting
immediate rain some wanting rain after few
days, some wanting G good old fast wind storm.
and some only light showers, while others
wanted no rain at all. The result of the whole
matter was that no agreement was reached
-
and as the minister declined to pray until there
was unanimity, the whole matter fell back
upon the wisdom Of the Creator, where, in all
but exceptional cases, we think our farmers
would do well to leave it, accepting thankfully
the good results that come and bearing the
disasters in the spirit of a trust in Providence
which believes that all things together are
working for the best good Of all.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE I'd, 1868.

Council met. All present. Minutes
of last meeting read and approved.
Permit granted to VIM. G.. Brooks to
build house on Atlantic street, 32x34
feet, 25 feet from line of street.
Bills of Jas. Gillen for extra service
as police and lamplig ghter, eight days,
$4.38; of Edward McQuillen, eight days,
same, $3.50; of Thos. s. Green, eight
days, same s2.74; of E. G. Collins, for
winding clock, &C., six months to May
10Th, SIS so; of the Mayor for three
months salary to June, 900, separately
approved and ordered paid.
Applications for license were received
from Henry c. Rennie to keep restaur-
ant, including sale of beer, porter, ale and
cider, in building now occupied by Chas.
Rose, Laurel Street, two doors below
Commerce; from Geo. Kinkle, for sale Of
lager beer, in building now occupied by
him; and from VIM. Freebooter, to keep
wine and liquor for sale in store he now
occupies, laid over to next meeting; IL
cense was granted to Amos Sutton to
keep porter, ale and cider for sale in store
now occupied by him, and license fixed
at $500; Jacob Leeds was refused
license to sell liquor by the quart, at his
store on Commerce street.
5000 ordered paid VIM. Newkirk, third
ward, for use Of roads.
5000 ordered paid VIM. Newkirk, for
guttering in third ward
$500 ordered paid Levi Dare, for use
of roads.
Committee on gutter stone, report pro-
gress. Committee on finger boards for
names Of streets report progress; counsel
men from each ward instructed TO have
boards placed where they may deem nec-
cessary. Committee on purchasing gravel
and rand, report it unnecessary at pres
ent to purchase; report received; COM
mittee discharged. sl9e
Resolucd, that the ordinance committee
be authorized to draw up an ordinance
creating policemen.
Adjourned to first Tuesday in July.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
Methodist General Conference.

| The General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, has, within few days past
closed its session. This body assemblies but
once in four years, and in accordance with the
spirit of all the other Conferences of that
church, examines critically into the condition
of all the machinery by which its enterprises
are moved. 1t is not always that this body
makes any serious change in the manner Of
the church orking; but whether any change
is made or not, each part of its system is SUBJ
Jected to the seyerest scrutiny. If, as the re-
suit Of that scrutiny, the state Of the society
or the advance, demands either different or
added forms of working, those forms are in
augurated, and made the basis for the church's
labor in the next qaadrenial Very few
changes have been made this last convention
Most of the old editors and secretaries have
been reelected, and the church discipline
except unimportant changes of language, left
as it was. The doctrines of the church were
of course left untouched, for even this highest
body in the church has no power to change
them. The main questions before the confer
snce, were the status of the conferences in
the Southern States, as we'll as the mission
conferences in other lands, and the position TO
be taken in refere nee to Lay Delegation. In
reference to the first, the vote of the confer
ence was that all the the conferences should
stand upon the same level, and that hence
forth there should be no distinction in the
church Of God in this matter .-eis
The Lay Delegation question was most
embarrassing one. The ministers were not
personally hostile to the movement but as the
church, by q vote of two-thirds majority. had
before pronounced against the measure, it was
held that the clergy had no right to force
form of government upon the church, to
which their dissent had already been expressed.
In addition to this fact, the petitions which
were presented in its favor numbered but
twenty-five thousand; and this, in a member
ship of million, was no very large number
Added to this, was the fact that numbers of
leading laymen in the church sent remon-
strances against the me asure, and it will easily
be seen that the conference had no easy work
before them in the solving of the problem
Finally, however, the old position was reas-
srmed, and in the coming year the whole
question is again to be referred to the vote OF
the membership, including, this time, the
females as well as the males. If this vote
avors it, it is to go into operation at once; and
II adverse, it is to settle the matter at least
for eight years to come. Its advocates desire
1t on the ground that 1t will conform the church
more to the institutions of the country; and
its orposers insist that its adoption will lessen
the efficiency of the church in its attempt to
convert the world The new discipline will be
issued in q few weeks, in which the results of
the conference will be made apparent, and to
that we refer any of our readers who desire
more fully to investigate its doings
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION,

TRENTON, June 1e-The Democratic State Conven-
ton selection Of delegates to the National Con-
ventoniu New York, assembled here to-day. Dele.
gates commonwealth pour in yesterday afternoon, and
to-day there is = very large attendance.
Among the prominent men of the party present are
Ex-Governor Joel Parker, Hon. VIM. 9 Alexander, of
New York, Ex-Governor Price, Of Hudson county
Senator Rohbins,of Middlesex. General Ruuyon, Of
Newark and others. Gov Parker was en- the ground
early, and with his reads has been hard at work TO
secure delegates in his interest
The Convention met at Taylor Hall at twelve O'Clock.
anu MAS temporarily organized by the selection of
Hon Samuel Bayard, Of Gloucester as chairman,
and @ O. Hudnut. Of Msrcer,T. Hsight. OF Monmouth,
aud ]. w. Fouratt. of Essex, as secretaries Com
mtteeS ON Rules, Resolutions and Permanent Organ.
ization were then appointed.
The convention then took recess until two O'Clock.
Isaac NJ; smalley. Of Cumberland Co, and DR..
Samuel Slle, OF Atlantic Co, elected delegates
from the First Congressional District.
Democratic GubernatOrial Convention.
Trenton, June 10.-The Democratic State Central
Committee has agreed to call the State Convention
to nominate Governor on the 22d of July.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
FESTIVALS.

The season Of the festivals may now be said
fairly to have commenced with the advent Of
the Strawberries. The ladies Of the Second
Presbyterian church gave one in Grosscup's
hall, on Tuesday afternoon and evening for the
benefit of the church. On SATURDAY.. June
18th, there will be one in the chapel of the
Presbyterian church at Fairton The ladies
Of the Pearl Street Baptist church have ar.
ranged one for Monday. Tuesday and Wednes-
day afternoons and evenings, June 18th, 10th,
and 18th. The proceeds to be applied to the
benefit Of their new and beautiful church,
On the 18th and 18th of June there will be one
held in the old Presbyterian church, the avails
to go as an Offering to the erection Of new
chapel for Sabbath school purposes, in connec-
tion with the contemplated new Presbyterian
church in the third wari. We have no doubt
but that all these will be we'll attended and
that the spare cash Of the people will largely
find its destination in assisting the various en-
terprises which the ladies of our city and
vicinity are planning for the public good
This is far better mode of utilizing pleasure
than the old forms of simply spending money
without thought or care as to what use is
made of the proceeds. Indeed the idea Of
pleasure was formerly understood to be
dancing, drinking and similar practices. but
of later days a large part of the pleasure seek
ing is done in connection with these festivals,
in which dissipation is avoided and the in
diligence in pleasure is not only made to con
tribute to the success of moral and religious
institutions, but by the very associations into
which the people are thrown, an interest is
awak kened in those very institutions themselves.
So we wish the heartiest success to all these
various festivals, and trust that they will real
ize oil the pecuniary benefits which their fair
originators propose. Our Shiloh and Bowen
town friends will no doubt with others be on
hand before the season is over, with their
festivals which always attract so much inter-
est and give such general satisfaction.
Since the above was written we have received
notice that the ladies of the new NJ E. Church,
at Deerfeld intend holding festival in the hall
ofthat place, on the 17th and 18th inst. Their
advertisement will be found in another column.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church, Of Fair.
ton, also announce that they will hold fes-
tival in that place, on Saturday, the 20th
inst This will no doubt be one of the bes,
of the festivals, and abundantly supplied
with all the delicaces of the season.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
F A III M . /!

$780, MnRTm srRa ar Of sale Large M faa sagan smf
Cumberland County, handy to Railroad and nayiga-
tlon good SOIL and superior Markets.
Buyers ana Sellers are now thronging this agency,
My circulars go to all parts of the Union Sen for
one Mailed free Farms registered for 81, ad-
vertised for SIS, Sold for two per cent
GEORGE W. FINLAW,
Real Estate Agent, Auctioneer, Conveyancer and
Justice of the Peace, No. Commerce Street,
Brdgeton, n. j.
To Merchants.
have the exclusive agency for the Sale of the
ALBANY COLLAR AND BOSOM
Manufacturing Company's goods for South Jersey
and prepared TO supply the trade with the best
Paper Collar, Bosom and Cuff that ls in the Market
at considerable lass than Philadelphia Jobbers prices
All orders promptly filed.
We m manufacture and sell at wholesale and retail a
very beautiful white and figured counerpane or bed
cover very cheap.
AT REfAIL-Hats, Caps, scarfs, Ties, Hosiery.
Suspenders Trunks, &c All the Spring Styles
Prices lower than ever, We have now a very large
trale, and can afford to sell cheap. We buy from
manufac acturers. No Middle Mems profits. Here is
the place for bargains.
GEORGE w. FINLAW, Proprietor.
N. B-A cheap lot of Auction Dry Goods &C., clos
ing out cheap az Nc. 4.
FeblI-'6S
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
The State Convention.

In another column will be found the call of
the Executive Committee for the Gubernator-
ial Convention of this State. The 9th OF July
has been fixed upon, instead of the 18th OF
June, as originally intended by the Commit
tee. ssIt was thought best to select later
day, in order to afford ample opportunity for
perfecting the preliminary organization Of the
party" si
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
DIED.

At AtHaeysville April 2eth, CATHERINE YATES.
aged 81 years.
Over forty years she had been rofessor of re-.
liglon, and member of the NJ. +. church. In the
death of our sister The church has lost consistent
and worthy member; her husband has lost an affec-
lost kind and indulgent mother. For six years
past, she had suffered greatly from rheumatic af-
fiction. Two years of that period she was mostly
confined TO her house. but she bore her Suffering
with calm resignation to the divine will. Her last
attack was short during the time, her sufferings
were very severe but when the final hour arrived,
found her ready for her departure Her end was
peaceful. j. W. McDOUGALL.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
UNION REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

The Union Republica of New Jersey are requested
to elect delegates to represent them in State Con-
venon, to be held at TAYLOR HALL, in the city of
Trenton, on
THURSDAY THE 9TH DAY OF july, NEXT,
at IL o'clock, M to nominate candidate for Gov.
ernor also to select Electoral Ticket be supported
by the friends of the Union sandard-bearers GRANT
and CoLFAx, at the ensuing election.
Townships and wards will be entitled, as heretofore
to one delegate for each thousand of population
upon the basis OF the census of 1865, and to sddi
tional dele gate for any fractional excess five hun
dred.
FRED. KINGSAN, JOHN Y. FosrER, BENZ. G. CLARK F,
F. WEsTcoTT, JoNA. NJ ROBERTS, AMOS CLARK JR JOSEPH
CouLr, Executive Committee.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

FASHIONABLE STATIONERY SENT BY MAIL,
PosT PA1p.-Mr. I. Fletcher Jacobs, Bridge
ton, N. j., will send by mail, postpaid, a
handsome box Of assorted fashionable note
paper, with envelopes to match, stamped with
any initial desired, to the address of any one
remittiug to him sixty-6ve cents. In sending,
write the initial desired clear and plain. We
have received box, and are surprised that
Mr.. Jacobs can give SO much for the money.
Each box contains more PAPER than is usually
sold for that price. besides which he gives
hansome box, and stamps the paper and en-
velopes with any initial desired. Send for a
box
june12-'68
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

10 The attention of our readers is directed
to the card ofEdwin Nelson. importer fcbina
glass and queensware, No. S19 North Second
street, Philadelphia. This is one of the. Oldest
and best establishments in the city, and those
who purchase there will be sure to get the worth
Of their money. Mr.. Nelson has thorough
knowledge of the trade; is avery pleasant gem
tleman TO deal with and sells as cheap as the
cheapest. eaes @ 4sH nts asA
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

The statement of the public debt on the 1st
Of June shows the total to be S2,643, 758, ,566,
with total in the Treasury Of $ls8, 8,507, ,679.-
Anincrease in the debt since May Of 50, ,7l7,-
050 IL thus disclosed. a2 49,
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
AS- RUPTURE CORRECTLY TREATED BY
C.. HA. Needles.

at his Office, Corner TWELFTH and RACE Streets,
Philadelphia
Professional experience in the adjustment of Me-
chanica Remedies and Supports for TO years, mas
given him extensive opportunities for practice this
important but neglected branch. TO all afflicted with
HERNIA or RUPTURE, he can guarantee the sue
cessful application of Trusses. specially adapted to
each its conditions, often perfectng radical
cures.
Ladies requiring Trusses Braces, Supporters. Elias
tic Relts, Bandages, Syrnges Pessares, &c will find
Department adjoining his office, conducted by COM
petent ana intelligent Females
Fay~ Bannings Braces, Fitchs Supporters, French
Tndestructabe Trusses, Elastic Stockings, Shoulder
Braces. spinal instruments. Crutches &c.
Mar ION, W
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

There will be meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association at the reading room.
Monday evening, June 18th, at 8 O'Clock
]. F. Brown, Jr., Secretary
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

10 Rev. S. B. Jones, D. D., will preach on
next Sabbath afternoon, at half past three, in
the Salem Methodist church, Laurel street,
Brldgeton.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

10 No person can now take the benefit of
the bankrupt act unless their assets will pay
fifty cents to the dollar. Measures are before
Congress, however, looking to an extension of
what is known as the ''tifty per cent. clause"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

WE JUDGE FROM THE IMMENSE SALES THAT
MRS. s. A. ALIENS IMPROVED (new stye)
HAIR REsToKER or DRESSING lin one bottle) is
preferred by every one. Every Druggist sells
it. Price One Dollar.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

RE-UNIoN.-The General Assemblies of the
Old and New School branches of the Presby-
terian Church have passed the basis of Re-
Union by more than two-third vote The
question now goes down to the Presbyteries
for their approval.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

It the intrinsic merit alone, of Hall's Vege-
table Sicilian Hair Renewer, that has gained
for it great popularity.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

s9 Rev. G. Maddox will preach at
the Aims House on Sunday afternoon
next at o'clock.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
What Railroads Do for Farmers.

The following extract from the Agricuituist
of this month, should be read by all our
farmers and land owners in this region. 1t
shows conclusively the great advantage of
Railroad to an agricultural district. Those
who complain that they are not able to subscribe
for stock to Railroad should bear iu mind
the benefit road would be to them. They
had better sell portion of their land, and
invest the proceeds in Railroad stock, sooner
than do without it. LED. PIONEER
ITO haul 40 bushels of corr so miles on
wagon would cost at least $l2 for team, driver
and expenses A Railroad would transport it for
S4 At most. Allowing an average of 40
bushels an acre, the crop would be worth So
pore per acre, or 8 per cent on 800. As
the relative advantage is about the same for
other crops, it is clear that Railroad pass
ing through a town would add $llO per acre
to the value of the farms. A town of 10 miles
square contains "a, 600 acres. An increase of
$l00 per acre is equal to $6,45O, 600, or
enough to build 200 miles of Railroad, even if
it cost S32 900 per mile. Blu. 200 miles of
road would extend through twenty towns
ten miles square, and cost but $40 per acre
if taxed upon the land. These figures are
given as an illustration. If the farmers had
taxed themselves to build all the Railroads in
this country, and given them away to any
companies that would stock and run them, the
present increased value of their lands would
have well repaid all the ay."
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
CARD.

Charles Rumsey, of Salem. N. j., is now with Wan
amaker and Brown, at the Oak Hall Clothing House,
9Th and Market Street, and assures his friends and
former patrons that his personal attention will be OF
special advantage to them in selecting their goods
Ar immense stock of Mems and Boys Ready made
Clothing, and Fine Tailoring goods always on hand
This is beyond ali doubt the best Clothing House in
the United States.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12
june12-'68

mont Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, the Secretay read letter
from an aged minister, who said, among other
things, he would rather be faithful itinerant
minister than President of repnblic $50
would l, in these times" drily observed
Bishop Ames.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1868-06-12

r. STRAwBERRIEs.--This delicious fruit is
abundant, and selling in our market ut from
ten to twelve cents per quart.