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West-Jersey pioneer., 1869-05-07
Cumberland Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

DIREcToRs.-BenjaminS Sheppard Greenwich; Dan
ell L. Burt, Esq. Fairon; DR.. George Tomnson.
Roadstown; James Coombs. Esq, Pittsgrove; DR..
b. Rush Bateman. Cedarville; Joseph H. Ogden, Esq,
Hopewell; ELISA. Davis, Shiloh; DR.. VIM 8. Bowen
Bridgeton David P Elmer, do; James Stiles de-,
Jonathan Elmer, do; Uriah d. Woodruff, do; Day
ton B. Whitaker, do; Robert G. Nichols, do Joseph
K. Riley, Woodstown.
BENJAMIN SHEPPARD Pres.
HENRY B LUPToN Sec'y
AGENTS AND SURVEYORS.
Peter G. Ludam, Esq, Millville; James L. Wilson,
MillyiIe; Samuel Wills, ESQ.,, Port Elizabeth; DR.,
Samuel Butcher, Mauricetown; Dr. Geo. E. Butcher,
Dividing Creek; Dr. Maurice Beesley Dennisville;
Thomas Van Glider, Esq, Petersburg; A. L. IszarG,
Esq, Mays Landing; Benz. F. Harding, Esq, Clay
ton.
Brdgeton. March Is, 1862
West-Jersey pioneer., 1869-05-07

MERRIMACK CALICOES.
so pieces beautiful styles, only II cts.
Good for and cts.
We mean to mark every article in our
stock so low that no one can undersell us
and live. We shall have the largest
stock of goods ever offered in this city,
and keep it full and complete to the end
of the season You can find what you
want at M'GEAR & BROS.
You want dozen Pure Linen Hand
kerchiefs, full size, only 81 cts. each.
REAL LACE HANDKERCHIEFS.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1869-05-07
OF Singers Improved Machines to the ladies
Of Bridgeton and vicinity.

Every invention or Improvement that art could
sugges. mas peen adapted to this new machine, and
we ca gay Wltnout fear of contradiction, that it is
any other in the market
mere are three kinds OF stitches made by Sewing
machlnes. il, G The Lock Stitch, Chain Stitch and
Saan Sttea OF these the Singer makes the
,nost perfeot LOCK Stitch, the Wilcox Gibbs the
mos. psflect Chain Stitch, and the Grover Baker
she most perfect Double Chain Stitch. = N''''e
II Is iact patent to all that the Lock Stitch is the
mods % ggaaaia spa elastic and durable Of any stitch
naa9 we y " takes less thread to form it, For ex-
you use ten cents worth of thread day,
rsG davs em famly Sewing Machines in three hun
To S 40 Ne same amount Of sewing on the Weox
~ thred you will use Ftyour 40 aino on
o. o. ", e ana 20 do the same amount OF seaIng W
ns doaps will
tween the Singer and Wilcox Gibbs n the price Q.
thread alone) S24, and difference between 'i'e
Singer and the Grover & Baker Of $40 eas
lftnen you can save for charitable purposes S'o
every year oy selecting Sewing Machine n.as, 10
the iock stitch is it not much to your interest," "
select a singer improved Machine
West-Jersey pioneer., 1869-05-07
ALTA tELA FHOSPHATE.
The Best Fhrtilizer in the Market.
AMERICAN CLIPPER
STEEL PLOW
MSr CCO q


We are introducing this Celebrated Plow in this
They have been THOROUGHLY Tested in Salem
County, N j. during the past two years, are fast re-
placing all other makes, and pronounced, by the
most successful farmers there,
THE BEST PLOW NOW In USE
They were first used in the West and South some
years since, and the demand for them there still in
creases, proving their superiority over other makes.
They are MADE OF the BEST STEEL, and will be
found, upon trial. in comparison with others, to DO
BETTER WORK, with much less draft, and to be
more durable than Cast Iron. Their superiority to
IN MEADOW OR HEAVY CLAY SOIL,
q X Il U X LO w LA N D,
Is acknowledged by all who have used them, while
they are equally effective other Plows in ALL
kinds of soil Beng very smoothly polished, (Which
they will retain without rustng cast iron Plows
dol they will slip where the cast iron will scarcely
work at all.
We could give the strongest recommendations
from the most reliable Farmers of Salem county if
necessary, but feel confident fair trial will convince
any one that they are the most economical Plows to
buy, and have great advantages over all others.
Having contracted for very large number, 0he
largest order given in country by one party) we
feel confident of being able fill orders. which
heretofore could not be done All we ask is a fair
trial knowing they will recommend themselves and
come into universal use throughout New Jersey.
Each person taking one for trial will be allowed to
plow about one acre. and not used more than sufi-
Glen. it, unless considered bought; and If not
wanted, returned within ten days from trial.
We wish every Farmer in the county wanting
geod plow to call and get one.
MCBRIDE NICHOLS,
Agents for Cumberland County, at Bridgeton n. ].
P.S-We have reduced our cash price to S19, or
months credit at $40 by note without INTEREST," IN
order to bring payment at time of year more con-
venient to our customers. Secure at once ifyou
know your interert Those having paid $40 so cash,
will call and have 80 cts. returned their
changed to monshs, as we serve our customers
alike.
mar5-'69
West-Jersey pioneer., 1869-05-07
THE GRAND TRIAL

Daily Use Throughout the World where ONLY TRUE
MERIT gains favor, and SUPERIORITY WINS the race:
The Wheeler Wilson stands triumphanty the
Champion and Leader all others, by the verdict
of the people.
We claim merits that cannot sustain by liy-
ing and reliable witnesses. We stand upon our own
REAL WORTH. without declamng against other com
panies. We claim to have Improvements for sewing
that we know cannot be excelled and in many points
that other company DARE COMPETE with No other
company show so many machines that have
been in daily for the length of time as we can
For the proof Of this look at the numbers that are
marked on each machine. The Wheeler Wilson
Sewing Machine is the Rich Mans Best Friend. and
the Poor Woman's Trust and Comforter, for no other
company sell on as liberal and easy terms as we.
The Poor Woman can get herself "a
Machine. and afterwards a pay for 1t. No
Machine is paid for until parties are, fully
satisfied. Constant use only increases
the worth of Our machines.
Several ladies in Brldgeton, who have used our
machihes from six TO twelve years, say, "They con-
slder them better in every point than when new and
there is garment worn tn the family, from light
Swiss to heavy Beaver cloth, that they have
made. One lady says 81 have sewed for three years
and never broke needle" We can furnish names
and residences of responsible parties who
tain all we claim
The undersigned are few of the many who have
the Wheeler Wilson Sewing Machine, in Bridgeton,
and length of me they have been in constant use
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
General Lee.

In these days Of the prescription and viljfy-
ing Of Southern men who were engaged in the
Rebellion it is pleasing TO notice, now and then,
the manifestations Of kindly, charitable feeling
exhibited by parties at the North. Among
such evidences we gladly chronicle the fact,
that General Lee was invited to attend the
23ith annual gathering at Salisbury Beach,
Mass, that took place on the 10th Instant
The kindly sentiments expressed in the invita-
ton were very cordially and gracefully recip-
rocated by the old veteran, in his reply, which
is a model of breyity and good sense.
Perhaps none Of the great leaders Of the
South are more highly esteemed at the North
than General Lee. His course since the war
has met with unqualified appreciation all over
the land. II we are ever 10 be one again,-if
we are ever to have a real Union Of States with
equality Of rights guaranteed TO all. the pe0-
pie must let the politicians know emphatically,
what their wiz is. We can never have unity
and peace until the sentiments uttered by the
Massachusetts, men in their cordial invitation
to General Lee, become general at the North
ard the South.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
General Candy Appealed To.

The Petersburg b1dcr has the following:
"In the Hder Of Monday we mentioned the
fact that application had been made to the
Clerk Of the Hastings Court Of this city for a
license to marry a negro man and a white wo-
man. The names Of the parties seeking this
unnatural alliance are Austin Jones and Rebcc-
ca Jones-both young-and the application
was made in person. The license being re-
fused by the Clerk, they signed letter, set
ting forth the reasons why thoydesircd to be
and why they should be married, which was
forwarded to General Candy for his decsion.-
General Candy has not vet been heard from
The parties are apparently anxious to have the
matter decided in their favor
We were informed at military headquarters
that there had been no petition received from
the parties directly concerned The Clerk OF
the Court to whom the application was made
for license has written to the Commanding
General asking for instructions as to the law
whether the Civil Rights Bill had the effect Of
removing the prohibition Of the State law
against the issue Of licenses for the intermarri-
age between white and Black. General Can
by has not as yet furnished the information
asked.-Ricdmoad JoHHal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
The Test Oath in Missouri.

It will be remembered that several clergy
men of different denominations in Missouri
were last year arrested and imprisoned for re-
fusing to take the test oath exacted by the new
constitution of that State. The st. Louis Re
publican of Wednesday week, thus refers to
one of the "rebelous ministers:
"Rev. j. A. Cummings, the Catholic priest
who had the distinguished honor of being the
first minister of the gospel to be cast into prison
for refusing to take and subscribe to the infa-
nous test oath of our new constitution, was
present at the laying of the cornerstone Of the
Catholic Cathedral at st. Joseph, on the 18th
inst. Father Cummings has acquired world
wide fame for his firm refusal to acknowledge
the spiritual authority of temporal govern
ment to grant him permission to preach the
gospel, instead of that of his Divine Master.
From the prison wahs of Pike County Jail to
an honored place in the volume of history may
be a long step, but Father Cummings has had
the high honor of making it. He will live in
story when bis prosecutors shall have been for
gotten for wears"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
winchester Presbytery.

The Presbytery Of Winchester commenced
its sessions in the Presbyterian Church in this
place. on Wednesday evening Of the present
week, and is still in session. Itembraces with
in its bounds twelve Counties, lying between
the Blue Ridge on the East, and the Allegha-
MES on the West; AMI numbers "a ministers
and licentiates, and 80 churches Up to the
present time 10 ministers and II delegates
from the Churches. have been in. attendance.
The services of Presbytery were opened by a
sermon from the Rev. y. II. Riddle, ID. d., oil
Martinsburg, W. Va, after which Rev. W. b.
Dutton, D. D., Of Harper's Ferry, was elected
Moderator, and Rev. Messrs. NJ. W. Wood
worth and G. L. Leyburn, temporary clerks.
The organization being completed, Presby-
terry adjourned until Thursday morning at 8
o'clock
Presbytery met on Thursday morning at 8
o'clock. The minutes of the last stated meet
ing. of the called meeting in Winchester, were
read for information.
The Ministerial Commissioner to the ueher-
al Assembly reported that he had attended the
session of that body, and his diligence and IL
deity were approved.
On motion, the Free Conversation on the
state of Religion within the bounds of Presby-
terry was made the order of the day for 5 o'clk
this evening.
A Petition signed by % persons residents OF
Oakland, Nd, and its vicinity, was received,
asking to be organized into Church; where
upon the following committee, viz: Rovs. E..
Martin, A. C. Hopkins, & R. Elder f. j. Fred
lock, were appointed to visit Oakland, and to
organize a church there if the way be clear.
The hour for public worship having arrived
Presby terry took recess until D o'clock.
tRomney hit Eth inst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23

HoWclpE.-On Saturday evening last says
the Lccsburs IidsImgfoaian l7th) difficulty
occurred between Mr.. John T. Cooper and
Charles Shoots, at the residence Of the former,
near Tayortown, in which the latter was shot
in the breast, from which he died in short
time. Mr.. c. was assaulted in his house 10y
Shoots, who was intoxicated at the time
twice or three times be was thrown down and
beaten by him, as was shown by the evidence,
on his examination before the Court Tuesday
last. After they bad been separated by party
present, and Shoots had been put out on the
porch, or in the yard Mr. c. armed himself
with a shot gun, and warned his asSailant that
he would shoot him if be attacked him again.
He rushed upon him the fourth time, when Mr..
C. fired and Shoots fell, and died in a few
minutes From the evidence, the shooting was
done in self defence Mr.. c. was bailel in
$1,000 10 answer ut November court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
A. L. & II. Railroad.

This improvement, from its commencement
to the present time, has been admirably man
aged, and from the small resources at the COM
mand of the company much has been done in
extending its construction. It's prospects are
more encouraging at this time, than at any
former period. Two corps, in charge of the
most accomplished engineers are now in the
field making a careful survey of the route
from Winchester to the Ohio, the approximate
distance of which will be, from Alexandria,
about three hundred and thirty miles. The
region of country it will traverse, abounds in
the richest and most inexhaustiblc mineral
beds, and is diversified by the most beautiful
scenery, and will have tributary to it some of
the most fertile sections Of Virginia.
The prospective resources of this work can
be imagined only by aproper estimate of what
capaCity can be created to accommodate the
trade which will seek transportation over its
route. The great west and the wonderful
growth and productiveness of the Mississippi
Valley, which will seek to pour their surplus
resources upon the Atlantic coast will be far
moro than the capacity of all the roads now
constructed and in contemplation can accom-
modate. When completed, it is destined to
pay handsome return to its stock and bond
holders. Prudent capitalists have looked over
the field of railroad enterprises, considered the
prospects as offered by the points to be con-
nected, and have largely invested in this work
Lcc.blra Washinaionian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

It is gratifying in high degree says the
Georqeto,ca Courier to read the statement sub
mitted to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company by J. W. Garrett, the very able
President, at the monthly meeting of the board.
on Wednesday of last week. The Baltimore
and Ohio road and all its branches and devia-
tons are fast lines, including the new adjunct
called the Lake Erie Division, connecting with
the Marietta, Cincinnati and Indianapolis lines,
and all those feeders have increased enormous
Nv the inland and mercantile marine trade of
Baltimore. In reference to the working of
those roads, Mr.. Garrett, in his report to the
Directors, says
"This company organized a fast line, run
ning between Baltimore and Cincinnati in
! twenty-three hours and thirty minutes, a time
unprecedented in the history of travel between
these cities. This line has been run with
| marked success. It made the time with great
uniformity and safety in two hours and fifty
minutes less than the shortest time made by
| the Pennsylvania road. In the recent schedule
adopted by the Pennsylvania road, our line SUI!
reaches Cincinnati two hours and twenty min
utes in advance of their quickest line. The
| Baltimore and Ohio Company also furnishes to
travellers from Washington to Cincinnati an
advantage of three hours and ten minutes in
advance of the quickest time by the Pennsyl-
vania road. The result has been that the road,
with its increased advantages, its comfortable
cars, its line improved with superior iron and
a large quantity Of steel rails, its bridges and
structures in the most perfect condition, and
the singular safety and immunity from acct
dents, has not only increased its ordinary bu-
siuess, but has attracted a very large traffic
from the city of New York and the New Eng
land States"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
Columbian college.

This excellent institution Of learning was re-
opened on the 23rd instant Organized in
1921, its history for a space Of nearly half a
century has been marked by many royerses.
1t has, however, steadily maintained its ground.
During the war it shared the fate Of similar
institutions. For the last four or five years it
has gained rapidly in popular favor. and in the
session Of 1S6S-69, had over four hundred stu
dents in its Literary, Medical Law and Thco-
logical Departments
As some Of its best graduates are from this
section Of our State, we take pleasure 10 calling
attention to it as an Institution Of learning
worthy Of patronage. The learned aud esti-
mable DR.. Samson is President. No man is
better fitted by nature, grace, and scholarship
for such position The other chairs are filed
by men Of the highest order Of talents. Ow
own town is ably represented by Prof W. L.
Wilson. Rev. DR.. A. J. Huntington, who de-
lverci an able and interesting lecture here last
week, on Attica and Athens is professor Of
Greek Prof. f. T. TrstCe an a. VI. Of tho
University of Va, fills the Chair Of Chemistry
and Natural Philosophy.
The Preparatory Department is under the
care ofProf o. T. Mason, Of tbis State Last
session, it had III students. Prof NJ la.
few suPeriors in his noble calling. Columbian
College, located in a commanding emiueucc
overlooking Washington, with such a corps o
Professors, cannot fail to attract to its classic
halls a larger number Of students than ever
before.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
JAMES w. CAMpBELL'S Admir-, ct ais,

rs.
JAMES w. CAMpBELLS Admir-, et ais,
DEFENDANTS, IN Ohdaceyy.
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree
that this cause be referred to Joseph Trapnell
as Special Commissioner, with instructions
First. to state and settle the accounts of
Robert Lucas, Jr., James D. Gibson and Sam
uel 8. Moore as deputies Of said James W.
Campbell, late Sheriff of Jefferson County,
Virginia.
Secondly, TO state and settle the accounts of
said James w Campbell as Sheriff of Jefer-
son County
Thirdly, To audit all debts due by or claims
against the said James W. Campbell as such
Sheriff as aforesaid which shall be proven to
the satisfaction of the said Commissioner, and
so ascertain the entire liability Of the said
James w. Campbell as such Sheriff, together
with all other matters deemed pertinent by
himself or which any Of the parties may de-
sire to have stated and notice Of the taking Of
this account published for four successive weeks
in the " Free Press newspaper shall be equiv
alent TO personal service upon all the parties,
and make report Of his proceedings to future
term Of this Court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
Virginia Railroads.

The Richmond Dispatch states that the fol-
lowing, which is from reliable source, shows
the Indebtedness of the Virginia railroads to
that State:
The Richmond and Danvillc railroad paid
into the State Treasury onc-half of the interest
due the State on its loan, and the remainder is
to be paid December Is, under instructions
from General Candy. The Orange and Alex
andria railroad is yet behind the annual inter
est due from that corporation, about $4,000,
while the Southside railroad shows the large
sum Of $252OOO. The Virginia and Tenues-
sec railroad owes about 1920, 900 interest to the
State, and neither of the two last mentioned
roads appears in a condition to meet these la
bilities at present. The Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad is negotiating loan with which it ex-
poets to liquidatc its entire Indebtedness to the
State, principal and intcrest-in all about
$S5O,OOO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23
A Sad Affair--A Father Attempts Sui
eide and Shoots his Daughter.

The Lynchburg Virginia. News of the Goth
inst, has information through gentleman Of
a melancholy affair which was enacted near
Rapidan Station, Orange county, Va, on Fri
day last. The particulars are as follows:
Mr. William Walker, farmer residing near
Rapidan, determined, while in temporary fit
of insanity, on putting an end to bis life, and
with this purpose provided himself with pis-
toll, and went to an upper room in his dwelling.
His daughter, young lady just grown, obser-
we'd his movements, and, suspecting his inten-
ton, followed him to the room, and entered it
Just as her father was cooking the pistol
Screaming out at the top of her voice, in order
TO alarm the other inmates of the house and Sc
cure their assistance, she threw herself upon
her father, and, Selling the weapon, endeavored
to wrench it from his grasp. In the struggle
that cnsued the weapon was accidentally fired,
and the ball passing through the hand of Miss
Walker entered her left breast, inflicting a
mortal wound The unfortunate young lady
was not dead on Saturday morning, but her
recovery was deemed to be impossible. The
sight of his daughter lying wcltering in her
blood recalled the father to his senses. and he
made no other attempt at self-destruction, but
with the most agonizing cries threw himself
upon her bleeding form and besought her to
live In this condition the father and his dy-
ing daughter were found by other members of
the family, who, alarmed by the report of the
pistol, FASTENED to ascertain its cause. Ply
sicians were promptly summoned to the wound
ed girls assistance, and everything possible
was done to relieve her suhrerings, but, rs be-
fore said, it is believed her life cannot be saved.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23

DEATH OF AN AGED LADY.-Our citizen
heard with regret of the demise, on last Satur-s
day, of Mrs. Ann Dolby, the most aged inhabi-
tant Of Winchester, or perhaps of the lower
Valley. Mrs. Dolby had witnessed three gen.
erations pass away, and up to within week
of her death retained an unclouded intellect,
together with remarkably vigorous consti-
tuition. In fact several weeks since she per-
formed physical labor which would stagger
many females in the prime of life. Mrs. Dolby
was born, as nearly as ascertained, about the
year 1915 and was consequently in the 94th
year of her age She distinctly remembered
the close of the Revolutionary war, and was a
woman we'll advanced in life when the war Of
1912 occurred.
For many years she had been consistent
member of the Methodist denomination, and in
fact was co-eval with the rise of Methodism in
the Valley of Virginia On last Sunday heI
funeral took place from the Methodist Church
South, the services being conducted by the
venerable Rev. Norval Wilson. A large con-
course of relatives and friends followed her re-
mains to their last earthly resting place Win'
chester Ne,cS. 18th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23

Cum VAL Il. r. EXTENSIoN.-About one
hundred and fifty laborcrs are now at work on
the extension of this road more properly the
franklin railroad) from Hagerstown TO Pow
ellis Bend, on the Potomac. The operations
are confined to excavations and filling. This
force, we understand, will be continuously
augmented by Mr.. March, the contractor, and
this work will be pushed with vigor to COM
pletion - HdgerSt0IrR Mail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-09-23

Railroad matters arc receiving some atten-
ton here, and it is to be hoped that this is an
earnest of the completion ere long Of much
needed connections The lessees of the Alex
andria Canal, Messrs. DUNCAN, Quigly & Wells,
have announced their intention to commence
forthwith the construction of branch railway
frorn the southern extremity Of the aquccluct
to Four Mile Run, and there form a junction
with the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad, the depot to be at Rosslyn, on the
Virginia side Of the river Georgetown Cot
rier.