davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22
DEp1cArroN.-The new chapel at PIE

DEDIcATIoN.-The new chapel at Plea
santville near Willow Grove, will be dedi-
Gated according to the forms of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, on Sabbath, May
Sth, at ten o'clock, A. NJ, by Rev. A. Il.
Street, of vineland, who will also preach
the dedicatory sermon. The chapel costs
about S17OO-is neat and beautiful edifice,
and owes it's existence largely to the unit
ring energy of the pastor, Rev. E. B. Lake.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22
CHAPTER CCXXXIX.

supplement to IAN Act to prevent fraudulent elec-
tons by incorporated companies and TO facilitate
proceedings against them," approved April fif-
teenth, eighteen hundred and forty.six.
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General Assem-
bly, Of the State of New Jersey, That the fifth section
of the act to which this is supplement shall not
apply to the first election of directors in any corpo-
ration created under the laws of this State PROVIDED
that this act shall not apply to any such elections
heretofore held.
2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take effect
Immediately.
Approved March a. 1870.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22

tB s'Golden Opportunities, and How to
Improve them," is the subjeet of lecture
to be delivered this (Thursday) evening, in
the Gouldtown Church, by James ]. Reeves,
Esq. The proceeds Of this, as well as the
other lectures Of the course, viii be appro-
priated to the Gouldtown School. Wehope
these lectures will prove remunerative a.
well instructive and entertaining. : St
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22
june25'69 .y.cw&s

IL DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS and CATARRH
treated with the utmost success, by J. lsaacs, NJ D.,
and Professor of Diseases of the Eye and Ear, This
IL years experience, Formerly Of Leyden, Holland,
No. s05 Arch Street, Phila. Testimonials be
seen at his office. The medical faculty invited
to accompany their patients, he has secrets in
his practice Artificial eyes inserted without PAIN.
No charge for examination augl3y Jw
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22

eT It is said that South African Chief
has been smitten with passion for Queen
Victoria, and to favorably open his suit, has
sent her tiger, and $4,000 worth of dia-
monds.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22
CHAPTER CCLXIV.

Further supplement to the act entitled "An Act to
provide for the support of the government of this
state, and 10 fix the salaries of public officers"
/. BE it enacted by the Senate and General Assem-
bly, of the State of New Jersey, That hereafter the
annual salary of the chancellor and of the chief JUS
tice of the supreme court shall be five thousand two
hundred dollars; and the annual salary of each of
the associate justices of the supreme court five
thousand dollars.
O. And be it enacted, That this act shall take effect
Immediately.
Approved Match 16, 1870.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22

~ The attention of our readers is directed
to the advertisement of GOES DYSPEPSIA
CURE in another part of this paper.
This truly Valuable Medicine is recon-
mended by all who use it. Read the certif-
Gates
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22

BoYs.-some good mothers still .b.vs
their boys clothing made at home. Thsv
DO not know how much cheaper and bett.r
they could cloths their sons at osk HeM
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22


CELEBRATION OF THE RATIFICATION OF
THE FIFTEENTH .AMENDMENT.-The col
ored citizens of Bridgeton celebrated the
adoption of the amendment guaranteeing
their political rights, by a grand holiday,
on Wednesday last. Divine service was
held by them during the day in the A. M.
E. Church, West Bridgeton. In the morn
ing parade was made through the princi-
pal streets, cannon fired, music, and other
manifestations of public joy. In the eve
ming large meeting was held at Grosscup's
Hall, at which speeches were made by
Hon. John T. Nixon, Hon. James M. Sco-
vel Col. VIM. E. Potter, James J. Reeves,
ESQ.,, Rev. VIM. Wilder, and Rev. L. C.
Chambers. The speeches were peculiarly
appropriate to the occasion, and were de-
livered to the newly enfranchised citizens
in an eloquent and instructive manner
The message and proclamation of the Pres
ident officially declaring the fifteenth amend
ment the law of the land, were read in a
clear, distinct voice, by Mr.. Robert Stew
art, of Gouldtown. AT the close of the
meeting resolutions were adopted pledging
the support of the colored citizens Of Cum
berland to the Republican party, rendering
thanks to the speakers, &c. The meeting
closed at a late hour amid considerable en-
thusiasm. ~ saA
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22
APPOINTMENTS.

The Mayor of New York has recently set
an example to politicians worthy of being
followed. The new charter of that city
confers upon him the power of appointing
the heads of departments, and in exercising
this privilege he has stepped outside of the
party lines, and given places to number
of men who are not of his own political
faith. 1t is true that he has kept the lions
share for his own political friends, the dem
ocrats but it is equally true that he has
placed quite number of the Offices in the
hands of the Republicans. The Mayor
says, that while he would feel justified in
comforting all the Offices, according to Gus
tom upon the adherents of his party, yet
grave city interests would be thus imper-
illed, and he prefers the interests Of the
city to those of party. This from New
York is wonderful. No one ever supposed
that that city by whatsoever party it might
be governed, would administer itself in
other than party interests, but SO it is, and
without being able to give reason for the
fact, we simply record it to the honor of
Mayor Hall. It will be wise if the politi-
clans generally would rise to SO noble a po-
sition, though we fear there is not virtue
enough in them as class to emulate the
example.
DIsGRAcEFUL FIeHT.-On Wednesday
evening fast, while Hon. James M. Scovel
was speaking in Grosscup's Hall, at the Gel
ebration meeting of the fifteenth amend
ment, row took place in front of the hail.
which caused so much disturbance as to
interfere materially with the speaking. 1t
appears that colored man who was intox-
icated, struck some white men and they
went into a general fight. Mayor Dare,
Marshal Green, police officers Gillen, Shute,
and Dubois were promptly on hand, and in
attempting to quell the disturbance were
considerably banged around. MIR. Gillen
had his head badly cut, and Mr.. Shute was
struck several hard blows on the back and
had one of his fingers sprained. At one
time there was about two hundred in the
street knocking down and dragging out any
one who came in their way. Some of the
colored men were handled roughly by the
crowd. Is
There seemed to be no intention to inter
fere with peaceable citizens, of either color.
As usual, in such disgraceful fights, rum
was at the bottom of it. The principal par
ticipants in the row were more or less in
toxicated, and struck the officers as though
they had no right to interfere with their
fun. On such occasions, it would be well
to have large Police force on hand, and
arrest at once the leaders and instigators.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22

STATENGEN
OF the Township Committee of Fair
held township for the year 1889.
Bal. on hand March IS, 1869, 3 6s5 OF
Received of Collector a3s7 SIS
Money refunded for Overseer of
Roads, 20 IS
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22
DECLINE IN PRICES.

What thoughtful men have for some time
past foreseen and urged, in reference to a
decline in prices, is now rapidly coming to
pass. Many monied men have refused to
see it, and kept themselves willfully blind
upon the question, but it is coming to pass
just the same. To large holders of real es-
tate or men who had great quantities OF
goods on hand, the contemplation of such
reality was frightful, as it involved ruin !;
and so they refused to contemplate it at all.
But the hiding the ostrieh's head has not
prevented his body being seen, and the sure
results are now pressing themselves upon
the people. When gold went down to liz
as an average any man who would, could
see that it was simply impossible to keep up
the prices either for wages or goods, that
had ruled when gold commanded from AS
to 1.60. Yet both business men and opera
tives appeared to expect that this could be
done, and kept their operatives upon this
basis accordingly. When it began to be
felt heavily by merchants and manufactu-
rers, and it was apparent that the present
prices could not long be obtained, they at
tempted to reduce the wages of the men,
who however refused to submit to the re-
duction, and either were re-employed at the
old rates or laid idle Still the downward
tendency has been going on, and we are not
sure whether things have reached even their
temporary level yet. Sugars, even in the
presence of the Cuban rebellion, have low
cred from three to five cents ON pound.
Dry goods are falling, and other articles OF
prime consumption are following their lead.
The Cleveland hotels have reduced their
prices a dollar ON each day, and others talk
of following the example. Mr.. A. T. Ste
wart, the merchant prince of New York,
and with possibly half dozen exceptions,
the richest man in the country-the man
whose financial foresight was so great that
General Grant selected him for Secretary OF
the Treasury, has in view of the coming
facts, reduced the rents upon his numerous
stores, twenty-five per cent. This last ex.
ample is conclusive, for Mr.. Stewart makes
no mistakes and in business matters pre-
tends to no beneYolence. If he sees things
in this light it is almost certain that all
over the land, the alternative will have to
be adopted of either letting the stores lie
idle, as many in Philadelphia are doing now,
or else accept the reductions, which will
speedily come to all classes of the people.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-04-22
CONSUMPTION.

~ Send your Orders if you can't come
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-29

nSs~ NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
w. application will be made at the next meeting OF
the General Assembly OF the Commonwealth OF
Pennsylvania for the incorporation OF Bank in ac
cordance with the laws OF the Commonwealth, to be
entitled THE BRIDESBURI ! BANK, to be located
at Philadelphia, with a capital of one hundred thoI-
sand dollars with the right to increase the same TO
five hundred thousand dollars.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-29

at the head Of soc, 900 men may be very
amusing playthiDgs for Frenchmen, and il
their existence involved nothing but the
degradation Of France, perhaps nobody else
would have a right to complain; but when
they undertake to regulate the status and
career of their neighbors, we are all inte.
rested in having them confounded aud
brought to nought. We venture to assert,
too that the Prussian triumph is not only the
best thing that could have happened for Eu-
rope, but for FraHce herself. 1t not simply
gives the preponderating influence in
European affairs to the most cult
waited of European communities, but it
will surely-if anything can open French
eyea to the hollowness and vanity of
the political ideal which they have cherished
for half century, and satisfy them at last of
''the falsehood of extremes" and prove to
them that glory, no less than strength, is
only to be found in peaceful progress. The
Prussian power on the battlefield, no less
than the Prussian riches at home, is the
result of sixty years of patient training, of
cuntentment with slow gains, of respect
for knowledge and for discipline, of close
attention to the education of children, aud of
constant remembrance that a man is bound
to labor for the State no less in his
home than in the ranks of the army. The
PIussian has Prussia in mind when he is
marrying, when he is educating his children,
when he is holding the plough and driving
the shuttle, no less than when he is serving
in the ranks, and the result of two genera
tions of this magnificent culture is that his
country is the foremost of modern States.
The Lesson is full of instruction for all of us
as we'll as for France
There can be very little doubt, we suppose,
that the collapse of the French army will
lead to the reorganization of her mill
tary system on the Prussian model. The
Prusslan system is now clearly to be the sys-
tenn of the future everywhere, and this, too,
will be q gain for civilization. Ii fighting is
to be the only mode of terminating interna-
tional controversy, the world is interested in
having it done by citizens. and not by hired
men, and in having the whole social machine
brought to a dead stop while it Is going on.
1t is thus only that war will cease to be the
amusement of kings, and become in popular
eyes the dreadful thing it really is. 1t is thus
only that communities can be brought to
enter on it deliberately and solemnly. Every
stump orator or roaring editor who howls for
battle ought to feel that, if his rhetoric is
successful, he will have to shoulder the
musket and ''pay with his person. as
the French say; in the Prussian sys-
tenn there are no brigadierships for
blatberskites. The introduction of the system
into France would doubtless do more than
anything else to keep down the martial ardor
which has done so much to prevent the erec-
ton of a stable government, and made her
so ready prey to military adventurers, and
to destroy the military caste, whose existence
must always make the Legislature feeble.
Rezonville may therefore yet do for her what
Jena did for Prussia.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-29
GENERAL RESULTS.

From the NJ Y Tribune.
1t is only necessary to look at the actual
work which the Germans have accomplished
during the last thirty days to be convinced
that if the military power of Napoleon is not
broken, it is at least seriously if not irretrev-
ably damaged.
U.) The French had two important natural
lines of defense on their northeastern frontier,
to wit: the Vosges Mountains and the Moselle
river. The Germans passed through the
Vosges after their victory at Woerth. They
passed over the Moselle after their victory at
Forbach.
(2.) The French had formidable series of
defensive works, extending from Thionvlle to
Strasburg, and including, beside these points,
Metz, Toul, Nancy, Pfalzburg, and other
towns, The Germans have taken some of
these fortified places, have put others under
siege, and have neutralized all of them, so far
as their influence on the aggressive opera
tions of the German army is concerned.
(3) The French had two great armies, or
rather one army, which German strategy cut
in two-that under MacMahon and that under
Bazaine. The Germans defeated Mac Mahons
army at Woerth, and drove it sixty or seventy
miles westward, damaging it so badly that it
has never been able to take the field since.
The Germans also defeated Bazaines army in
all the great combats near Metz, and finally,
on Thursday of last week, gave it a shatter-
ing defeat in the terrible battle of Grave
lotte, after which this army of Bazane was
compelled to take refuge behind the fortiica-
tions of Metz where it is now besieged by a
portion of the victorious German troops
fragments of it having been cut off.
But even these extremely important gene
raj results-the overcoming of the natural
defenses of the enemys country, the cap
turing or neutralizing of his strongest arti-
fetal defenses, and the destructive defeats of
both parts of his great army-do not by any
means represent the sum total of the Ger
man achievements. One of their armies has
been marching through France directly upon
Paris, and is now within a short distance of
that city. 1t has no great natural lines of
defense to overcome; it has no strong arti-
fetal works to assault or besiege-the enemy
having deserted even Chalons; and
there is no opposing force to encounter
| it, until it meets Trochus army
| at Paris. The other of the German armies
is encamped in the vicinity of Metz, besieg-
| ing Bazaine there, and ready to deal with
MacMahon if he goes that way. 1t is, of
course, within the range of possibility that
Trochu's force at Paris may crush the victo.
rious army of the Grown Prince, and we can
not say it is utterly impossible that the often.
defeated troops of Bazaine and MacMahon
should win a victory over the triumphant
army of Prince Frederick Charles. But we
shall not believe in the possibility of these
events until after they have taken place.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-29
AMERICAN MEDIATION.

From Lhe NJ T. hOTtu.
Our neighbor of the Times rang peaceful
chime on the day of Christian rest, and with
all the emphasis of loaded type called on
President Grant to offer to France and Ger
many the mediation of the United States. 1t
is far from our design to discourage so
amiable suggestion, hopeless though we be
of success, either as to its adoption or its
efficacy. The European influences in the
direction of peace are, to our mind, much
more practical Qhough they seem to fail; and
if an intimation from England, Russia, and
Austria to the Prussian cenqueror, If such he
be, that his advance must cease, does not
avail, vain would be Bancrofts gentle
pipings, even though inspired from ''the
cottage on the sea- The only sentiment
which might move Executive action
for the hero of Cold Harbor does not
care about carnage, and his militsTy repre-
sentative at King Williams headquarters
rather enjoys thorough savage (perhaps he
killed the Piegans for not being fierce
eporgb)-is one which, in some mysterious
way, seems to be dying out of the American
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-29

.z- QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
~ LONDON AND LIVERPOOL.
CAPITAL. e2, ,0O0,O 900.
SAr.N- ALLEN DULLES Agents,
rs FIFTH and WALNUT Streets,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
Baltimore Advertisements.

w. KIN ABE s. CO.,
MANUFACTURERSOF
FIRST PREMIUM GOLD MEDAL.
GRAND, SQUARES UPRIGHT
H i "A m O s..
INHESE instruments having been before the
i public for the past thirty years, have upon
eexcellencealone, attained an
IMP UR CHASED PRE-EMINENCE
thatpronounced them unequalled Their
TO M e
combines great power, richness, sweetness, and
fine singing quality, as we'll as great purity ofin-
donation and harmoniousness throughout the en-
tire scale. Their
II O U Q Fl
is plant and elastic and is entirely free from the
stiffness found in many pianos, which causes
the performer to so easily tire. In
WORK ANSHIP
they cannot be excelled Their action is con-
structed with care and attention to every part
therein that characterizes the finest mechanism
None but the best seasoned material is used in
their manufacture, and they will accept the hard
usages of the concert-room with that of the par
lor upon an equality-unafect ted in their melody,
in fact, they are constructed.
s'NOT FOR A YEAR-BUT FOR EVER
All our Square Pianos have our new improved
! Grand Scale and Agraffee Treble,
Every Piano fully warranted for FIVE YEARS
| rs E. LOUIS lDE, Sole Agent for the County
ofAugusta, by special arrangement isenabled ia
furnish the above instruments at the lowestFac.
/ tory prices. Mar2.t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
Baltimore Advertisements
y SINCLAIR & CO.,
lOs No. So LIGHT STREET.

- - ~
y SINCLAIR & CO.,
1Gs No. So LIGHT STREET.
BALTIMORE, Md.
Manufacturers ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and
Machinery. Growers and Importers q Garden
ana FIELD Seeds, offer to Farmers and Mer-
chants the following named valuable Labor saw
ing Machinery and implements for the coming
season, VIZ: NEW YORKER SelfRake Reaper and
NEW YORKER Self Rake Reaper a nd Mower Com
blned. This Machine took the Gold Medal at the
great Field trial at Auburn, New York, in July,
1866 as the best self Rake Reaper on the ground
also the celebrated MONITOR MOWER. This is
two wheeled Machine, with Flexible cutting Bar
| the best IN use. The BUCKEYE and CASES Riding
| Sulky Cultlvators. Maryland Self Dischargiug
hay and Grain Rake on wheels, the best in the
| Country. Sinclair improved Corn Planter and
Seed Drill. Rice's Premium Cotton Planter -
| Sinclair " Co.'s patent Screw Propeller Hay,
Straw and Fodder Cutter. Patent Masticators
for cutting Corn Stalks, Sugar Cane, Hay and
Straw. Readings patent horse Power Corn
| Shelters and Cleaners. Hand and Power Corn
Shelters, all sizes and patterns. Threshers anrd
| Seperators, Horse Powers, Wheat Fans, Grain
| Cradles, Revolving Hay Rakes and Cleaners,
| Flows, Harrows and Cultivators, Machinery and
I Plow Castings &C., sc.
Also on hand for Spring sales fresh and genu.
inc Garden Seeds Of our own Raising and I'm.
ported from the best houses in Europe.
All goods sold by US warranted to give Salts
| faction and such as represented. -,'
| For particulars &C., send for our Pictorial Cat
alo0ue
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
Baltimore Advertisements.


j. G RIDENouR,
Formerly of Hough, Ridenour & Langdon.
GEO w. JANNEY, L. JORDAN
OF Virginia. Of Fred'k. Co. Md.
DIDENOUR, JANNEY & CO.
II, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
FOR THE SALE OF
GRAIN, FLOUR, SEEDS, PORK, BACON
LARD, COTTON, RICE, TOBACCO,
LEATHER, WOOL, FEATHERS,
ROSIN, TAR, TUPPENTINE,
GINSENG, BUTTER, EGGS, &c. &c.
No. al SOUTH HOWARD STREET
BALTIMORE.
lzS~ Orders for all kinds OF Merchandise,
Salt, Fish, Plaster, Guano, and the various Fer
tilizers and Farming mplementspromptly filed
REFERENCES Daniel Miller & Co., Bal timore.
Howard Cole & Co., Bait Carroll, Adams 4
Neer, Bait. Stoneburner & Richards, Baltimore
Hoffman, Staley & Co., Bait. Drs. Clagget!
Walls, Bait. John Janney Esq, Leesburg
Va. Lewis Mckenzie Esq, Prest A. L. II,
r. R. Chas W. Button Esq, Lynchhurg, Va
Col l.. 7. Moore, Winchester, Va. John R
London Esq.,, Rockhill, S. G Jno H. Williams
Esq, Priest. Fred'k. Co. Bank. Samuel B
Preston, Washington Co. Md.
sep24-6m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
-IANOS PIANOS !!
JOEL ETTlNGER, sTAUNToN VA

JOEL ETTlNGER, STAUNTON VA,
AGENT
Seven Gold Medals were awarded at late Fairs
held in the South in October and November 869
to Charles NJ. Stieff, for the best Pianos now
made, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York Pianos.
Office and New Warerooms, No. N. Liberty st.
doors above Baltimore Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Stief7s Pianos have all the latestimprovements,
including the Aggraffe treble, Ivory fronts and
the improved French action. All of our inetru-
ments warranted for five years.
Secondhand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand, from $75 &c $500
REFERENCES.
The following persons have our Pianos in use {:
General Robert Ransom, Wilmington North Car
DINA General D. II. Hill, Charlotte North Car
DINA; Governor John Letcher, General R. E.
Lee, J. W. Abby, Isaac Witz J R. Grove, A. NJ.
Bruce, r. Summersen, Phillip Killian, W. H.
Tams, NJ. G. Hartman, DR.. Brown, Professor A.
J. Turner DR.. John McChesney, DR.. William
McChesney, William Chapman, Professor Joel
Ettinger.
Send for Il circular containing 700 names of
persons in the South who have bought the Stieff
Pianos since the war closed. Terms, Liberal
A call is solicited