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West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06
INSTALLATION OF PASTOR.

Thursday evening, 2Sth inst, was glad
yet solemn season for the people of the West
Presbyterian Church of this city, as the time
first pastor, the Rev. Leonidas E. Coyle, late
of Baltimore.
The threatening appearance of the weather
just about the hour of service kept away
some, and many others whose sympathies
would have drawn them thther, remained at
home simply that they might not inconven-
the congregation by overcrowding.
The Rev. Mr.. Beadle, Moderator, being
sick, the Presbytery was called to order and
constituted, with prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Gregory, the last Moderator present; and
Rev. DR.. Joseph T. Smith, of Baltimore, and
Rev. Mr.. Hubbard, former pastor of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church, of Bridgeton, being
present were invited to sit as corresponding
members, receiving thus the privilege of join
ing in the discussions and participating in
Presbyterial acts, voting excepted.
The opening devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Davis, of Deerfeld, and
preached by Rev. Mr.. Gregory, from I'd Cor,
v, lst., .sTherefore seeing we have this min
istry, as we have received mercy we faint not. p
The Pastor elect :hen presenting himself
before the pulpit, in answer to the questions
proposed by the Moderator, gave the solemn
pledges required of all who enter upon the
ministry in the Presbyterian Church, with the
additional engagement to be faithful in the
performance of his pastoral duties in that
congregation.
The congregation in answer to questions
proposed to them having promised their pas
tor all proper obedience, support, and en-
couragement, the pastor elect then kneeled in
front of the pulpit, the members of the Pres
bytcry standing around, while the Moderator
led in the ordaining prayer. At the words
sswhom we Low set apart to the work of the
gospel ministry the members of the Pres.
bytery placed each his right hand upon the
head OF the candidate, while be was further
commended to the care of God, and to the
good word of His Grace and to His Holy
Spirit. Mr.. Coyle then rising from his knees
each member of the Presbytery gave him the
right hand of fellowship, saying, GIVE give
you the right hand of fellowship to take part
of this ministry with us.''
Er. Smith, who, as personal friend of Mr..
Coyle, had been invited to take this part of
the service, delivered g the CHARGE to the
newly ordained minister. The address was
marked by great spirituality and fraternal
tenderness. The Rev. Mr.. Proudft, in his
usual simple and earnest manner, charged the
people to be faithful in the obligations thew.
had assumed to their pastor.
A prayer by DR.. Smith, a hymn sung bv
the whole congregation, invoking the bless
ing Of God upon the pastor, and the benedic-
tion, by the Rev. Mr.. Coyle, closed the ex.
ercises, which throughout were marked bv
deep interest, and a beautiful fitness and har.
mony.
Before dispensing. almost the entire conore-
CATION came forward, to take their pastor bv
the hand, in token Of their personal gladness
at bis installation.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06
DANvILLE, HAzLEToN, AND

DANvILLE, HAzLEToN, AND WILKES
BARRE Rail ROAD CoMPANY-The third annual report
of this company has just been published, aud the
exhibit which il makes is at satisfactory to the
stockholders and gratifying to all who feel an inter
est in the public Improvements of our State. W hen
this road is completed, as it most probably will be
within the next four months, it Will constitute
important link in continuous route to New Eng
land from great coal fields, connecting, It will
by rail, the Lehigh coal region and the city of Bos-
TOM while the time it will afford the trade
route the West shorter by one hundred and forty
miles than any other now in existence. So far as
actcal results concerned the part of the road
already completed has surprised and surpassed the
most sanguine expectations. On the 18th of Novem-
ber last it opened for business between Sunbury
and Danville, and the receipts have been most flat
tering, with bright prospects for the future. The
road s admirably constructed, and in every respect
creditable to the we-knoWn names who are pre-
sentsd in the report as officers and directors. 1t
may be interesting to capitalists who are not aware
OF the fact that the few bonds of this company re-
naming unsold are offered at 80 and accrued inter-
est, payable in April and October. As they are a
first mortgage security. bearing per cent. in
tere ST. and nntsxabe these figures cannot but strike
every extremely low, especisliy as the future
of the read is probably absolute a certainty
any other in the State. We indebted to Messrs.
Sterling Wildman, bankers, No. ITO South Third
Street. Philsdelphia, for copy of the annual report,
and would refer readers to these gentlemen for
full particulars financial and otherwise, of the road
in question.--PH H1LA. PRESS.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06
Occupattonal Ailments.

Occupatton0l Ailments.
Fresh, pure air is vitalizing elixir. Whoever is
debarred by circumstances from Unrestricted ac-
GEES to this invisible, but powerful stmulant, needs
a medicinal inyigorant of some kind. The great
object should be to choose the best. Popularity is
pretty good guarantee OF merit in this scrutinizing
and intelligent age, and tried by this criterion Hos
tetter's Stomach Bitters stands first among the in
vigorating and regulating medicines of the present
day. To the wants of persons engaged in indoor
employmente, especially in crowded factories, where
even with the best possible ventilation, the atmos-
phere is always in some degree polluted, this salu.
brous vegetable tonic is peculiarly adapted. The
nature of the ingredients is mystery 1t consists
Of an absolutely pure ditfusve slimulant, tinctured
--or rather surcharged-wlth the fluid extracts of
sanatous roots and barks and herbs The pharma-
copoeis has its tlnctures, but what are theyl The
juice Of only single root or bark, plant, pres
entln each. Not one. of them combines the three
properties of tonic, an Alternative, and aperient
All these elements are blended IN the Bitters, nor
are these the sum of its medicinal recommends
tons 1t is also blood depurent and an antispas-
modic.
The baleful effect which air that has been par
TALLY exhausted Of its oxygen by frequent breath
ing produces on the vital organization, is notorious
and when to this devitalized atmosphere is super
comes deleterious and depressing in the extreme
To enable the system to bear up, even for . few
hours each day against the debiitatng influence Of
a vltated atmosphere, wholesome tonic and alter
ative is urgently required This grand disideratum
is supplied in Hostetters Bters, which strength
sustaining, heathprotacting agent has no rival
either among officina or advertised medicines.
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West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06
G OIL D

The government has given orders that
"a, 0O0, 900 of gold shall be sold, in the pres
ent month, and $6,000,000 of bonds pur-
chased. The policy of the administration
in this is evident and to be commended.
The gold gamblers have been making a
desperate effort to force up gold again, and,
TO small extent, succeeded There is no
reason why there should be any higher pre-
MUM on the precious metals, and there are
very many reasons why it should be lower.
Government credit ought to be equal to
government gold, and with steady hand
at the helm of financial affairs, it soon can
be so nearly in this condition, that specie
resumption would be an easy matter. The
fluctuations in pc gold market are disas-
trous to trade. 1t is not Of SO much con-
sequence whether gold bears one premium
or another, or no premium at ALL if the
rate be only fixed and permanent, or If even
the rate of advance or decline can be deter
mined With any tolerable accuracy, our
merchants and manufacturers can calculate
these things, and easily adjust the state of
prices, and trace to the existing facts. But
when it is vacillating and no fixed rules
can be laid down for the government of its
price, then trade, of necessity, involves
large failures in business, which carry dis
aster to all classes of community. 1t is the
steady policy of the government to keep
plenty of gold in the treasury, and throw it
out upon the market whenever the circum-
stances demand it, and thus largely con-
tribute to the reduction of the gold pre-
MUM. We are glad to see them pursuing
the good path in this matter, to the general
compression of the gamblers, and the gen
eral prosperity of the country.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

PAINT Your BUILDINGs.-It is surpri-
sing to notice the wonderful improvement
made in the appearance of building by
the application of acoat or two of paint,
when applied in skillful manner. Some
of the commonest looking buildings in this
city have lately been transformed into the
handsomest and most attractive. 1t is not
only the improvement in appearance which
paint gives, but when applied to wood and
other substances it greatly preserves them
from the destructive effects of rain, sun,
&c. Our attention was directed to this sub
ject by noticing SO many neat and hand
somely painted houses in this city. Among
the latest finished is the residence of Mr..
D. B. Whitaker, on Pearl Street, above
Washington. This is one of the finest
looking houses in Bridgeton, especially
since it has been SO handsomely painted.
The general neat and tasteful appearance
of our city, is largely owing to the fact that
SO many of our citizens have attended to
this matter. There are still many houses
which would be much improved by coat
or two of paint, and it is encouraging to
see that so many are waking up to the i'm
portance of this matter aa sff1
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06


LOWERING THE SIDEwALK.-One of the
most important improvements that have
been made in that locality, for some time
past, is the cutting down of the sidewalk,
and grading along Pearl street, south of
Washington. The shade trees in front of
Mr.. Ward Seeley's residence will have to
be removed, but when the work is COM
pleted, and shade trees set out in the
proper location, it will add materially to
that locality. One of the desirable features
of improving the grade in front of the diff
ferent residences in our city, is that 80
many new and handsome fences are taking
the place of the old and dilapidated ones.
The cost may be rather inconvenient, but
the additional value of the properties more
than overbalance any disadvantages.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

F P. r. BARNUM's LEcTURE.-Owingt to
the stormy appearance Of the weather, to-
gether with the meeting of the West Jersey
Presbytery, and other causes, Mr.. Barnum' S
lecture was not very largely attended, on
Thursday evening last. The lecture how
ever was grand success as far as the lectu-
rer was concerned, and was highly appre-
ciated by all present. The speaker clearly
and sensibly pointed out the '.way to health
wealth and happiness, and interlined his
theme with spicy, and pointed anecdotes
In word it was one of the s'best lectures Of
the season. s $3.50 p Sass
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

GREAT ExcITEMENT!-C Commerce Street
astir! People with eyes wide open, looking
to see what was coming sWhat is it =,
Not the wonderful curiosity shown up bv
the shrewd Barnum q few years ago. hut a
wagon painted in handsome style by our
well-known artist, Keyser, having on it's
side the announcement that the celebrated
EsteuDrgan could be purchased in this
city. And we are glad to chronicle the fact
that they can be purchased as cheap. vea
cheaper than in. the city, (for the expense of
going and coming will be saved. ] We would
heartily recommend any Of our readers who
may wish to purchase q good organ, to call
on Mr.. j. D. Craig, the agent for the exclu-
sive sale of the Estey's, at the store Of r.
r. Jacobs, Commerce Street below Pearl,
south side. M
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTS.

The Courts of this County convened on
Tuesday morning last, Judge VanSyckel pre-
siding. The grand jury were sworn and retir-
ed to their room for deliberation. The morn
ing was occupied in transacting business, such
as appointing surveyors to lay out roads, gran
ting tavern licences, &c.
At half-past two P. NJ. the civil list was ia
ken up. The case of C. H. Rammel, VS.. Elias
Campbell, was called. This was suit bro't
to recover the amount of promissory note,
1t resulted in verdict for plaintiff of $3l7.l7.
The case of Isaac A. S. Cook VS.. Vineland
Railway Company, an appeal for the assign.
ment of damages by commissioners, for land
of Cook taken by the railway. This case is
still on trial.
The Grand Jury came in on Tuesday after.
noon having found ten bills of Indictment
and were discharged for the term. There is
large number of civil causes to be tried,
and the court will probably not adjourn before
the last of next week.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06


CUMBERLAND COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY.
The managers of this Society met at the
Office Of L. @. c. Elmer in this city, on
Monday afternoon last. Preliminary ar
rangements were made for holding the an
nual meeting of the society in the Brick
Church, Cedarville, on Tuesday the Hh Of
June. DR.. Robert Bateman, Mr.. George
Candy, and the Pastors of tho churches Of
cedaryille are the committee of arrange
ments. 1t is proposed to have sermon In
the morning, collation. at noon, and sew
ora, sneecheg in the afternoon. The State
Agent, Rev. George Sheldon, will pc pres
ent and address the meeting. Our Cedar
vile friends will no doubt make ample prep
aration for the entertainment Of the mem
bers and friends of the Bible Society.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

eY One of the most extensive improve
,ments that has been made in Second ard,
of this city, for long time past, is the
cutting away of the hill on Pine street, and
grading it. When completed, this will add
very much to the appearance of that part
of the city. This is one of the most de-
sirable locations for private residences, and
many very handsome and excellent houses
have been erected on that street within the
past few years.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

New F1RM.--Among the most attractive
Gents Furnishing Establishments in this
city, is that of Padgett & Buck, at the old
stand formerly occupied by 2. T. Kennedy
as a Drug Store These young gentlemen
have a large and splendid stock Of goods
which they are disposing Of on the most
reasonable terms. Having had considerable
experience in the business and knowing the
wants Of their customers, they are prepared
to compete with any other establishment.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

PErRoLEuM v. NAsBY.--Through the per-
severance Of VIM. S. Sharp, of Salem, BY
whose instrumentality Salem and Bridgeton
have been favored, the past season, with sew
eral popular lectures, we are to have a lecture
on Thursday evening, tho 10th inst, by
I" Nasty, ,"whois one of the most witty and
entertaining lecturers in the country.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

DECORATION DAY.-Congress has passed
a law making the 3Oth day of May in each
and every year hereafter, National Holl-
day to be observed as decoration day, =
or day for the purpose of strewing and
decorating with flowers the graves OF our
fallen heroes. twill be observed in Bridge
ton as usual, with appropriate ceremonies
by Kearney Post, Grand Army of the Re
I11hlic sfsfs4 ffEs n145f s>Ht stt4ts
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

The following applications for license
were disposed of:
George Kinkle, to sell lager beer in First
ward. License refused.
William Friehoffer, to sell lager beer in
Second ward. License refused.
Amos Sutton, to sell porter, ale and cider
in Third ward. License refused.
Franklin Eggman, license to keep an inn
and tavern in the house where he now dwells
in Third ward. Application laid over until
next meeting.
Application of Charles G. Grosscup and
others, requesting council to appoint three
commissioners to open three new streets
west of Laurel street. and north of North
street, in the First ward, crossing lands of
C. c. Grosscup, Levingston p. Sayres, and
Mrs. Isaac Davis, was favorably acted upon,
and Messrs. Josiah H. Reeves, Azel Pier
son and S. W. Seeley, appointed commits
sioners.
Petition, signed by a number of ciIizens
of Second ward, requesting council to
grade Pearl street, south of Commerce, was
favorably acted upon, and the matter re-
ferred to members of council from that
ward.
The following persons appeared and were
duly qualified to discharge the duties of Their
respective Offices:
Joseph Burt, Commissioner of Appeal,
and Surveyor of Highway, Third ward.
William c. Whitaker, Judge of Election,
Third ward
Thomas NJ. Woodruff, Clerk, Second
ward.
The committee on oyster shells reported
progress.
On motion, the proposal of Mr. Charles
E.. Elmer, to build Council Chamber,
Mayors Office, and Lookup on Laure
street, north of Commerce street, was re-
ferred to committee composed of Messrs
Jonathan Elmer and Leonard Conover, with
| power to make contract.
1t was agreed to place lamps on Orange
street, near the lime kiln, and on Broat
street, between Franklin and Giles.
On motion, ordered that wages for WORK
on roads, after this date, be same as paie
last year.
Applications for lamp-lighters and police
men, to serve the ensuing year, will be re
ceived at the next meeting, May nth. Sal
ary same as paid last year.
]. 81. LUPToN, Recorder.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

ss CONFERENCE MINUTES. -Thosswho have
not already procured copies Of the Minutes
Of the New Jersey Conference, may obtain
them at the store Of Wilson 4. 6ilvors, cor
nsr Of Commsrcs and Pearl Streets.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

D5r Joseph S. Miner, our worth Post-mas-
ter, has lately sold lot on the corner of
Pearl and Irving Sts., to Daniel Mayhem for
81 900. Mr.. Mayhem intends to have build
ing erected thereon for dwelling and store.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

Telegraph.
ssThe contest for the District Attorney
ship has finally been decided, as will be
seen by the report of the proceedings in the
Court of Quarter Sessions this morning in
another column, and in favor of Furman
Sheppard, Esq, who has been declared
legally elected by a majority of thirteen
votes. This decision of the court will be
cordially acguiesoed in by men of all par
ties, and Mr.. Sheppard and the public are
alike to be congratulated upon the result.
During the brief term in which he held the
Office Mr.. Sheppard proved himself to be
emphatically the right man in the right
place. OF his honesty and learning his
most bitter political enemies never had the
shadow of a doubt, but he surprised even
his best friends by the enlinently able man
ner in which he aided in the impartial ad-
ministration of justice. From the first, he
showed disposition to do his whole duty
without fear, favor, or partiality, and he
gave the office of District Attorney dig
nifty that it unfortunately had long lacked.
Mr.. Sheppard is well known to be Demo-
crat and strong partisan, but no one be-
leves that he will prostitute his Office or
use his influence as public officer for any
mere party purposes. No matter what his
political opinions may be, such man is
better fitted to perform the delicate, respon-
sible duties of the District Attorneyship
than one less impressed with the import
ance of the functions devolved upon him,
and we are confident that in the future, as
in the past Mr.. Sheppard may be relied
upon for a conscientious performance of his
duty according to the oath he has taken.
There is no reason why there should be any
connection whatever between the political
questions of the day and the Office of Dis
trict Attorney, and it is of vastly more inn
portance to the community that the office
should be filed by lawyer of acknowledged
ability and integrity than that the question
of its occupancy should be decided upon
merely partisan considerations
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

HENRY LANlNG, G,having pursued regular course
Jersey and Philadelphia, would offer his professional
services 70 al who may see ft to give him call.
az svcrn The Buidnr onnosa tb, n mo
Office. Entrance TO the Dental Department through
the Hall adjoining the Jswsry Store.
mar 2. At
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

IL DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS and CATARRH
treated with the utmost success, by j. Isaacs M D.,
and Professor of Diseases of the Eye and Ear, fbis
specality)in the Medical College of Pennsylvanla,
u lysars experience, Gormerly Of Leyden, Holland
No. s05 Arch Street, Phia. Testimonials can be-
seen at his office. The medical faculty are invited
TO accompany their patients, he has 20 secrets In
his practice. Artificial eyes inserted without pain
No charge for examination auclav Nv
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

f The attention of our readers is di-
rected to the advertisement of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of New York,
which appears in another column. Mr.. S.
Reynolds is tile agent for Bridgeton and vi
cinity.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

IMPRovEMENTs.-By the City Council
Proceedings, it will be seen that the i'm
provements in Bridgeton are still progress
ing, and that the city is extending her bor-
ders. New streets are to be laid out, Others
graded, and more lamps introduced
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

10 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., 1870-05-06
DIED.


At Haleyville on the 10th Of April, ROBERT B
SHARP, son OF Elmer Y. and Emeline Sharp aged
% years.
He died in the triumphs Of faith and in his last
hours exhorted all who came to him, to meet him
In Heaven. Death seemed no terror to him. His
parents greatly feel the loss Of their only son, but
they do not have to mourn, as those do who have
no hope for the future. 4aft
At Shiloh, N. j., April 18th, OF consumption E1.
LIS AYARs, aged 40 years and 5lnonths.
at Berlin May Sd, ELIZABETH, wife of Rev. S. C.
Chattin in the 33d year OF her age.
Mrs. Chattin was widely and estimably known in
the region OF country surrounding Bridgeton Two
years of her life were passed at Newport where
Mr.. Chattin was pastor Of the society, and where
numerous friends still revere her memory; two at
Dennsville, where her christian virtues linked the
hearts of the people with her own and two more AT
Roadstown where probably no pastors wife com,
manded more fully the respect and affections of the
people. For several years past her life had been
one OF suffering yet under it all she maintained
gentle and patient spirit consecrating all her ener.
ges to the great work of the ministry in which her
husband was an earnest laborer. Tie news Of her
decease will sadden many hearts, who nevertheless
sorrow not as those who have no hope.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

CLOSING PRICES OF DE HAVEN g.
BRO, 40 SOUTH THIRD STREET,
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, MAY 3,
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06
The Proceedings Of City Council.

STATED MEETING, Tuesday Evening,
Nav Sd, 1870. Council mot. Present.
Mayor, Elmer, Dare, Mulford, Conover,
Kienzle, Matthews. Minutes Of preceding
meeting read and approved.
The following permits were granted (:
James Horton, to build dwelling house on
Marion street, First ward.
Henry Bsbing, to build two double dwell
ling houses on corner Hampton and Giles
street, Third ward.
Enos Sloan, to build addition to his home
on Water street, Third ward.
Joseph Burt, to build barn on lot In
Third ward, on north side Shiloh turnpike.
The following bills were ordered paid
Douglass s. Barclay, for printing annual
statement, and notices of election, S23 8o
.Dare 81 milford, coal and wharf
rent, :" 1856
Levi Dare, Overseer of Roads, 10000
Joseph Blew, g :. g 10000
William Newkirk, " g 10000
West-Jersey pioneer., 1870-05-06

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