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West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

GREAT SAND BLAsT.-That great sand
blast, which was to have come off some time
ago at the quarries of the Stone Giant, at
Greensburg, near Trenton, but which was
prevented by an excess of water, took place
Friday, April 14th, in presence of large
number of spectators and visitors from
Philadelphia, builders and others. There
were sixty-five kegs of powder of twenty
FIVE pounds each used in the blast, and the
thing proved wonderful success 1t is es-
mated that $4,000 perch of stone were
thrown out and about 10000 perch loos-
ened, weighing altogether $50, 900 tons, ma
king fssure in the rocks of twenty-five
by thirty feet. The party returned to the
State Street House, where sumptuous sup
per was served up in honor of the success
full termination of the blast.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
SECRET Po1rr1cAL ORGANIZATIONS.

SECRET POLITICAL ORGANTZATIoNs.--
A copy of the Constitution belonging to
one of the secret political organizations of
the South has been published in the jour-
nails of the country. 1t purports to cover
the State of South Carolina, with Charles
ton for its central point of operation. The
usual signs and Symbols as well as grips of
secret societies, are observed, and are well
calculated to subserve the purposes for
which they are instituted. The main fea-
ture of the organization, and the one upon
which all its significance depends, is found
in the fact that the political conscience and
action of its members is in the keeping of
the Supreme Council, who is its head.
Whatever political action is prescribed by
them must be followed without reserve.
Votes, labor, effort, must all 60 that way.
Indeed there is no restrictive limit placed
upon the commands of the chieftains, and
what they may, is unconditional. 1t is this
latter fact no doubt, which, in the hands of
bad and unscrupulous men has led to the
unenviable notoriety of the Kuk-Klux"
clans. 1t is not likely that the leading
Southern men instituted these orders with
the view of rapine and murder. 1t is not
probable either that anything further than
political and social prescription was in
tended. In these ways the holding of office
and construction of society would fall nat
urally into the hands of Southern men, and
men too who still in their convictions, held
on to State rights as opposed to an enforced
national unity. Some time or other in the
changes of events the lost cause might come
up again, and if it did the sentiment of the
people would be ready for it. This was no
more than wouIu nave been natural, and we
at the North could not reasonably have
looked for anything less. Still, it would be
equally apparent that such organizations,
under pledges of fullest secrecy and obe-
dience could not exist without sometimes
getting into the hands of bad men, and
there is little doubt that in this manner the
outrages upon Northern and Southern men
of Union sentiments have occurred. We
do not believe the body Of the Southern
people to be responsible for these outrages.'
We do not believe that they desire them
But, it is evident that they are unable to
suppress them, and therefore the employ
ment of the national police is eminently
proper until the Southern people can enforce
order themselves.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

BURNED AT SEA.-The barque Minna-
hanonck, Captain Allen, was burned off
Cape Canaveral, on the coast of Florida, on
Wednesday, the 5th inst. She was bound
to Galveston, Texas, loaded with coal oil.
The fire originated about P. M in the
galley, and the flames soon spread through
out the vessel. The crew, consisting of
fourteen, took to the small boats after doing
all in their power to save the vessel. Two
of the men after being burned badly jumped
overheard and were drowned. After re-
naming forty-three hours in the small
boats they were rescued by the Schooner
Ellen from Demarara, loaded with sugar
and molasses. The barque hailed from
Bath, Maine, and took on her cargo at the
Greenpoint Petroleum Works, on the East
River. On Wednesday last they were landed
at Cape Island, and arrived in Millville the
same day. Some of them went to Vineland
and two footed it to Bridgeton, from whom
we received the above statement. One of
them had his arm burned nearly to the ell
bow, and the other had the thumb and fore
finger of his left hand burned SO badly as to
require amputation. They appealed to the
charities of our citizens and received suf-
fcient amount to purchase some of the
comforts of life and pay their way home.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

Mr.. Brown, came over to pay the bet
we made yesterday. have lost it.. The
amount was three dollars, and yet made
money by losing. I will tell you-you know
you bet could get my whole lot OF pictures
framed at Jacobs, better, quicker, and with
better glass, have more styles to select from,
and for about half the money / could get
the lob done anywhere else. By jingo, it is
40. for his price was several dollars less than
any one else, and I didn't jew him q bit, 5.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

II. OF P.-The annual session of the Su-
preme Lodge of the Order of Knights of
Fythias began on Tuesday morning, in the
Assembly Buildings, Philadelphia. There
were twenty-five grand jurisdictions repre-
sented, each by three delegates. It is prob
able that they will remain In session all this
week, as important business is to be trans
acted, including an entire review Of the
recent O. B. N. troubles. Is
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

think have saved at least twenty dol
ars for our school to-day. have just fin
islled buying School Books, States, Copy
Books, &C., of Jacobs for our school. |
paid eighty dollars last year for the same
amount of stuff, and got the same to-day
for fifty-eight of Jacobs, and he threw in
three boxes of slate pencils too.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

The Presbytery Of West Jersey, embra-
cling the Presbyterian churches Of South
Jersey, met on Tuesday last in Blackwood-
town, Camden county. There is some i'm
portant business to be transacted at this
session. All matters OF grievance in church
affairs and mooted questions are presented
to these sessions for examination and ad'
judgement.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

READINGS Thursday evening of next
week Prof. J. w. Shoemaker, the popular
Elocutionist, will give readings in Gross
cups Hall, in this city. His selections will
be from Shakespeare, Longfellow, Whittier,
Tennyson, Dickens, Taylor, and other noted
authors. Prof. Shoemaker is splendid
Elocutionist, and his readings on this occa-
sion, assisted by Mrs. Shoemaker, who is
also noted as an Elocutionist, will doubtless
be highly interesting to all who attend.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

The bell on tho church at Harlingen,
Somerset County, while being rung for SER
vice recently, suddenly fell from its position
and came down to the ground with crash.
Fortunately neither the bell nor the persons
standing near were Injured.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

The Damascus Virgin Steel egg eyed Nee
die, the Nillson Skirt, and new Balmoral,
are all attracting attention at Mrs. Finlaw's
Millinery and Furnishing House. The 81
Kids are priced by all. So are the full reg
ular hose for 25 cts.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

A large stock of Hats to be sold for less
than cost, to reduce stock; and all the new
Spring Styles very cheap. Something new
in Gents Collars and Furnishing Goods, at
Finlaw's. Straw Hats extra cheap. See
our stock and you will buy.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

A philanthropic temperance man of New
Jersey offers, in the Scientific american, a
prize Of $1,000 for plan to suppress the
sale of intoxicating liquors and tobacco in
this State.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

We are indebted to Hon. j. w. Hazelton
for copy of Report of Commissioner of
Agriculture; also to Hon. John P. Stockton,
for valuable public documents.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
-$>>

VINELAND RAILwAY.-The prospect is
that no more work will be done on the rail-
way until June Or July The present con-
tractor seems unable to fulfil his contract at
present, and work cannot be relet to other
parties until after the Oath of June, when
the present contract expires. There is no
doubt but that other parties will complete
the road should the present contractor not
be able to fulfil his contract.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

G5y" The N. J. Medical Association holds
its next meeting at Pennington. on the 4th
of May. Drs. Smith and Potter of this
city are delegates.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

Rev. j. L. Roe will preach at the Bowen
town School House, on Tuesday evening,
April 25th, at s o'clock
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

The new town that is being laid out on
the West Jersey Railroad, at Mantaa sta
ton, is to be called "Wenonah'' (meaning
daughter of the west wind, from Longfel-
lows Hiawatha). improvements have al
ready commenced, such as sitting shade
trees on the avenues, and other preparatory
work. The Mautua creek will afford
water power which will doubtless be soon
improved.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

Joseph bore is sixteen cents, 60 down to
Mr.. Jacobs store, and get me twenty-fouF
sheets Of writing paper, and twenty four
enve lopos. Don'tgo anywhere else for you
will not have near money enough if you do
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

JoHN WARE.-All efforts for a reprieve
having failed John Ware, the parricide,
will be hung At Camden, on Friday, the 9sth
inst.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

s, VALUATION OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The following figures, taken from the re-
turns filed in the the Office of the State
Comptroller, show the valuation of the tax
able property of Cumberland County for
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

A Mr. Erb, of Newark, has had made for
him an elegant Clarence coach, gold-moun-
ted, satin-l lined, with a bell under the dri-
ver's reat, and weighing about !, 200 pounds,
at cost of 81, 500.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
WALsH.-The Hammonton Republican
says of Cornelius Walsh and the governor

l did buy beautiful pocket book last
week at Jacobs store, and it is as good as it
is beautiful. have seen the same kind at
other places, but they asked almost twice as
much Jacobs.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

] do know that bought oval frames for
my pictures at Jacobs, Tor twenty-five cents
apiece, less than could buy them for any
where else. -ali5f
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

A Newark clergyman recently spoke of a
woman having the "pearl drops of afec-
tion glistening on her cheeks" He meant
to say she cried.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

COHANsEY PUBLIC SCHooL.-The next
Bi-monthly 4r.-ei-e- Of +sro- -e,oir0nscy Tub
lie School will take place at the school build
ing on Giles St., Friday, April 2sth, at
O'Clock, P. M. The public are cordially in
vited to be present. Programme:
Singing-s'Cheer Up"
Recitation-''The Prodigal Son."
Singing-"The Flag of our Union"
Declamation-ssTh Cumberland"
Reading" Coquett.'
Singing-"Neva Boatman's Song"
Recitation-A class, intermediate Depart
ment, Arithmetic.
Declamation-"P Extraordinary.
Reading sMother and Poet.'
Essay-ssNo one lives for himself alone"
Singing-"The Wanderers FAREWELL
Recitation-A class, High School Depart
ment, Literature.
Declamation-ssRoll Call"
Reading-"E Evening at the Farm"
Singing-"All Hail America
Declamation-"'The Boys"
essay Education
Reading-'The May Queen"
Singing-"The May Song"
Reading Averages for April.
Singing-"Good Night"
LEFT FOR CALrFoRNIA.-Our esteemed
and worthy citizen, DR.. VIM. Elmer, having
the honor of being appointed by the State
Medical Society, and also by our County
Society as delegate to the American Medical
Association, which meets this month, in
San Francisco, left Bridgeton on Thurs
day last for the land of gold, not in search
of the glittering ore, but to recruit his ener-
gies, view the country and attend to his du-
ties as delegate of the honorable bodies by
whom he was appointed. If any one has
earned the privilege of such an extensive
trip, we think DR.. Elmer has. For long
series of years he has applied himself to
his profession in the most faithful and ardu-
GUS manner until be began to feel the effects
of being over-taxed in restoring the health
and saving the lives of his patients. In his
absence of few weeks his son, DR.. Henry,
who is also an excellent physician, will at
tend to the practice. The DR.. leaves with
the best wishes Of very large circle Of
friends and acquaintances, and their sincere
desires that he may have a pleasant trip and
safe return, with renewed strength and vig-
or for the prosecution of his profession fo1
many long years to come in this community,
where he is SO highly valued and respected.
WALsH.-The Hammonton Republican
says of Cornelius Walsh and the governor
ship: ao
Several papers in the State have published
that Cornelius Walsh will not accept the
nomination for governor next Fall. We be-
lieve Mr. Walsh has not yet intimated
whether he will, or will not accept the nomi
nation. The statement is doubtless made
in the intrest of a party who aoiU accept it
If he can get it-and does not hesitate to
damage, if possible, by false rumors, the in
terests Of Mr. Walsh.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21


FIRE IN THE WooDs.-On the 18th inst,
fire broke out in the woods along the West
Jersey road, opposite to Newfeld, and by
night had burned to the Great Egg Harbor
river, in Atlantic county, north of Wey-
mouth. The area burned over embraced a
territory four miles wide and twelve long,
making about 2,000 acres. The wind was
blowing almost gale at the time, and the
flames swept through the woods with great
rapidity, rendering it impossible to stop
them. Several houses, barns and fences
were destroyed. The loss is estimated at
nearly 100000. grs es.e4 "a
On Sunday forenoon last, fire broke out
in Howelps wood, Woodbury., and swept
over about 300 acres of land, destroying the
young timber thereon. The loss is between
one and two Thousand dollars. -
A fire broke out last week on the West
Jersey Railroad at the junction of the track
leading down to the Marlboro Mari Pits,
which did considerable damage to the tim
ber.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
Bear In Mind.

When disease has undermined the health, and the
physical system has become Frustrated, stmulent
that will not only strengthen but the cause
should be Immediately resorted to- Mental distress
is also fruitful source of the breaking down OF the
constitution. and the rayages of this enemy to
health are truly alarming. tor all such maadies
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters have been unsurpassed
By acting directly upon the digestive organs, they
remove the heavy, disagreeable feeling fter eating
40 often complained of by persons of delicate tenn
permanent. As soon digestion is restored the pa
tient finds his strength increasing, and his general
health improved
Thousands of persons certify that it may be relied
on in all cases OF weakness nervous debility at
tendant upon sedentary habits The generality of
Btters disagreesbe to the taste that they
Objectionable to weak stomach. This is not the
case with Hostetter's Bitters, which will be found
mild and extremely pleasant. Basamc plants,
barks and roots contribute their restorative juices
to render it soothing and Strengthening. Its basis
is the only pure stimulent which has been pro-
duced, containing fusil oil, any other deeteri-
Gus element. The most careful and skiIfu chem
lists have analized the Bitters, and pronounce them
harmless This is scientific testimony; but the tes-
timony OF the hundreds of thousands who have
perenced the preventive and curative effects of the
Great Vegetable Tonic and Alternative of modern
times is still more conclusive In Fever and Ague,
Dyspepsia. Biousness, Nervous Com plants, ,Chron.
c Complaints and general debility it is nearly in
fallible as anything in this falliblp world can be-
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
Bloomington (Ill.) Nursery.

16th year. 600 Acres. 10 Greenhouses Largest AS
sortment-al sizes. Best Stock! Low Prices Would
you know What, When. How to Plant Fruit, Shade,
Evergreen Trees Root Gratis Seedlings Usage Plants
Apple Seed, Early Rose Potatoes, Scrubs. Roses,
Greenhouse and Garden Plants. &c, &c. Flower
and Vegetable Seeds! Finest, Best Collection
Sorts and quality Send 10 cents for New, Illus
trated, Descriptive Cataogue-9o pages. Send stamp
each for Catalogues of Seeds, with plain directions
81 pages; Bedding and Garden Plants-S2 pages, and
Wholesale Price List-24 pages. Address F. K.
PHlENIX. Rlonmn gtOn. Illinois
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

While digging for well on the premises
owned by Tylee White, at Burlington, the
workmen found about two feet from the
surface perfect skeleton of man. 1t is
supposed that the spot was once used as a
burying ground.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LADY or o

A VOID QUACIxS..-A victim of early indis-
"A cretion, causing nervous debility, premature
decay, Sc having tried in vain every advertised
edy, has simple means of selfcure which he will
SEND ree TO his fellow sufferers Address j. II. TUT
TIE, rs Nassau ST., New York
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
@- DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS. and CATAI

- DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, aud CATARRH
treated with the utmost success by j. IsAAcs, NJ D.,
and Professor of Diseases of the Eye and Ear This
years experience, formerly Of Leyden. Hoand,)
No sos Arch Street Philadelphia Testimonials can
be seen at his office. The medical faculty are in
vited to accompany their patients, he has no
crets in his practice. Artificial eyes inserted with.
No cha for
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
SAPOIIENE

Cleans Kid Gloves and all kinds OF Cloths and Cloth
ing; removes Paint Greese, Tar &C., instantly, with
out the least injury TO the finest fabric Sold by
Druggist and Fancy Goods Dealers. FRAGRANT
SAPoLINE CO., 33 Barclay St, New York. 46 La
Sale St., Chicago.
lQAc USE THE VEGETABLE lO7n
1910 PULMONARY BALSAM." 10 tu
The old standard remedy for Coughs, Colds Consuinp-
ton. .'Nothing better" Cutler Bros Co.. Boston,
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
INTERESTING ITEMS.

Two new manufactures of fruit cans
have been established at Burlington, in
which large number of men are employed.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

FURNITURE WARE. ROOMS Ne 526 Csllowhill
II Street. Philadelphia. REGISTER HOPKINS,
Designers and Manufacturers of Fine Cabinet Ware,
keep constantly hand a large assortm eni OF Wal
nut aud Cottage Furniture Hair, Husk and the Wo.
ven Wire Spring Mattrass. Goods to be sent to
distance will be packed in q secure manner.
We buy and sell for cash, and in so doing are en-
able to furnish superior good at the lowest pos
sible We solicit call. sep, I6-ly-W
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21

PIC-NIc.-On Tuesday last, Prof. Chase,
accompanied by Prof. Shoemaker, num-
Der of invited guest, and the scholars of
Cohansey Public School, numbering over
three hundred, marched in military order
through our city to the Tumbling Dam
pond, where the company amused them
selves in boating, fishing, foot races, and in
nocent games of various kinds. Whether
they kept up the military step all along the
romantic route to the pond we are not pre-
pared to say, but on the homeward march
it was evident that some had done about all
the racing they could conveniently stand
The refreshments consisted of nothing
stronger than lemonade, ice cream, cakes,
&C., and they abounded. The lunch was
one of the interesting features of the occa-
sion. The readings of Prof, Shoemaker
also added much to its interest. We won-
der that our schools do not oftener visit
some of the romantic spots near Bridgeton
and enjoy the fresh air and delightful see
merry, The study of nature occasionally is
of equal Importance to the pouring over
books. aisafle 81 lflweirH s'a
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
SEEDS.
SEEDS :

Market Gardeners wanting fresh and reliable Seeds
should buy of the growers. We grow the finest va
rietes of Beet, Cabbage, Carrot Sugar Corn, Kale,
Lettuce, Melon, Onion, Parsnip Radish, Spinach,
Squash, Turnip and oteer Vegetable Seeds. Cata-
logues with Price List mailed free. WADE 4 ARM
SrONG, ,Seedsmen, 1920 Market St, Philadelphia, Pa.
COLDIERS OF 1sIa.-AIl soldiers Of 1912,
- who served 60 days, their widows, if married
prior to the close of the and remarked,
entitled TO pensions. Address E. L. CAMPBELL,
Attorney at-Law, Trenton, N j., (Late State Military
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
. ss sss 8 8 8 5 )

TO THE WORKING CLASS-We now pre-
pared to furnish all classes with constant employ
men at home. the whole of the time OF for the spare
moments. Business new light and profitable Per-
sons OF either sex easily earn from Soc to S. per
evening and proportional sum by devoling their
whole time to the business Boys and girls earn
nearly much men, That all who see this no.
tice may send their addNss, and test the business,
make the unparalleled offer: To such as are not
well satisfied we will send Slto pay for the trouble
Of writing Full particulars s,a valuable sample which
will do to commence work on, and copy of 'sThe
Peoples Literary Comnanion,-one of the largest
and best family newspapers ever published-ai sent
free by mail. Readerif you want permanent, profit
able work aodress E. c. ALLEN d co, Augusta, Me.
DSYCHOMANCY.-An lady or gentleman can
L make Sl,c00is month, secure their.own happi-
ness and independence, by obtaining PSYCHOMAN
CY, Fascination or Soul Charming 400 pages; cloth.
Full instructions to use this power over men
mails at will, how to Mesmerize, become Trance or
Writing Mediums, Dlvination. Splritualism, Aiche-
my, Philosophy of Omens and Dreams, Brigham
Young's Harem, Guide to Marriage &C., all contained
in this BOOK; 10000 sold; price by mail, in cloth
81 %, paper covers, ST.. NorlcE-Any person willing
10 act as agent will receive sample coyy Of the work
tree. AS capital is required, all desrous of gem
teel employment should send for the book, enclosing
10 cts. for postage, to T. W. EVANS L CO., Phi!a-
delphia
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
AN OYSTER WAR.
Our Citizens Driven from Maurice River
Cove.
THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.

Who BUILT UP CUMBERLAND COUNTY ?
West-Jersey pioneer., 1871-04-21
TREES and PLANTS.

Buyers should examine stock. especially The
Rare Trees, Shrubs and dEvergreens, Grape
Vines, Hardy Roses, Rh0dodendron, The hest
of all Shrubs-Pyracantha, the new Hedge
Plant. For catalogues. address
PARSONS co. Flushing, n. Y.