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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

CANDIDATES. w Q have heard the following
candidates named for city offices. There are
other candidates, doubtless, whose names we
have not happened to hear.
ForMayor-R Mcdowell Republican Jos
r. Vert, Asa II. Heath, Capt Jas. Bird, NJ
L. Trimmer and L. II. Sergeant Democrats.
For Council-1st Ward. John Sproat, Jr.,
and G. II. w. Vansciver, Republicans; Thos.
Mcnamara and Alex. Burnett, Democrats.
I'd Ward, Vim. johnson, DIR. ]. Hayhurst, III.
d. Ely, Jos. Akers and Ephraim Shook Re-
publicans; v. r. Mathews and N. v. Young,
Democrats. Sd Ward, Hugh E. Smith and
Samuel Mustard, Republicans NJ. Lucas and
Michael Nowlan, Democrats.
For City Clerk--W. w. Robinson and John
B. Jones, Republicans Theo. F. Skillman,
Democrat.
For Chosen Freeholders-1st Ward, w. B.
Niece, Republican Capt. Jas. Bird, Demo-
GRAFT. Cd Ward, A. G. Barber, Republican.
3D. Ward, E. II. Holcombe, Republican; John
Hurley Democrat.
oonstable---J. w. Stull, Republican /; Pat.
Smith and Geo. Naylor, Democrats.
School Trustees--1st Ward, Isaac w. Clev-
enger, Republican. I'd Ward, John II. Black,
Republican; VIM. Lyman and j. l.. Coryell,
Democrats.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

New RAILRoAD.-The articles ofassociation
we're filed in the office Of the Secretary Of
State yesterday. The name of the road is the
New Jersey Railroad, and is to run from the
Delaware river in Ewing townshipto the city
of Newark, distance of fifty miles. The
amount of capital stock is s., 100000, and the
amount required by law mas been subscribed.
The location of the road is within 100 feet of
the National Railroad Companys line. 1t is
said to be in the interest of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. Among the prominent
stockholders are the following names L. T.
Green PRESIDENT Richard Stockton, Robert
f. Stockton, John G. Stevens, Benjamin Fish,
Barker GUNNER, J. G. Dorrance, Isaac w.
Scudder The road will be built under the
provisions Of the general railroad law.-1ten-
ton Emporium.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

PAVING. All will agree, we think, that the
money spent on our streets is productive of no
permanent benefit. The same work has to be
done over each year, and at best, the streets
are in bad condition. The money thus spent
would be better invested in something more
substantial. We learn that the company
which is getting out paving stone below this
city is anxious to lay down a street pavement
here Offering to do it at a reduced rate) in
order to have sample to show parties from
the cities who may have in consideration the
putting down of the Belgian pavement A
number of property holders along Union street
are willing to pave with this stone, provided
the city will be at the expense of the grading.
We trust that this subject will receive some
attention from Council; and if practicable,
that we may have from year to year some por-
tons of our principal streets thus paved. 1t
will add materially to the comfort of the peo-
pie, and increase the value of property wherever
it is laid.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

THE LYcEUM.-At the last stated meeting
of the Lyceum Association held last Thursday
evening, the following question was discussed
--' Which exerts the greater influence on So
ciety, the Press or the Pulpit ?'' The dis
putants in the affirmative were Messrs. J. Hay
hurst, VIM. Lyman, j. w. Scarborough and
A. c. Barber In the negative, Messrs. J. II.
Black and L. X. Strouse. Messrs. Henry,
Lauer and Bastian were appointed judges for
the evening. After the discussion, they rem
dered their decision in favor of the negative
After considerable expression Of satisfaction
as to the results of their labors and benefits
derived from the monthly discussions it wis
concluded to suspend operations during the
Summer months, and the President was au-
thorized to call the Association together again
on the first Thursday in September next, when
a reorganization will take place.
1t is to be hoped that the Association may
then have an increased membership and a
larger amount of zeal to support them in their
endeavors to improve the literary character of
our city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09
as Since the defeat of the /" local option y
law in Bucks county, the hotel keepers have

A%7 olhCo the uefeilt OF Ilse u lOcaI OplOn
law in Bucks county, the slrotelS keepers have
issued the following circular:
THE HOTEL KEEPERS TO THE Public
The vote at the late election ON the License
question, in Bucks county, has proved that
while the present license laws are, sustained, a
large class of voters are in favor of temper
ance, and are willing to make any sacrifice to
prevent drunkenness and arrest the evils that
flow from it. Yet they believe that public
sentiment is not ready to determine what we
shall eat or drink by vote of the people--that
sumptuary laws to regulate the morals or con-
troll the appetites of men, according to fixed
standard, is only fitted for the past, and not
practicable for this advanced age Of civiliza-
zion. The3spitit of the age is'aveise to arm
ing a moral cause with legal penalties The
friends of license owe their success to that
class of voters, and in justice to them and
faithful to the promises made to the people
before the election, the Hotel Keepers held a
meeting i'll Doylestown to complete an orga-
nization, having for its object proper enforce
ment of the present license laws and hoping
at least to restrain in a manner the men en-
gagged in the business from an open violation
and an utter disregard of law, fearing that
the unexpected large majority in favor of Ii
cense may mislead some engaged in the traf-
tic to an imposition upon their best friends,
aud the motives that prompted so large vote
for license, In this movement the Hotel
Keepers ask the assistance and encouragement
of all good men in the county, that they may,
for their own protection and the benefit of the
community, eventually rid the business Of all
men engaged in it whose highest ambition is
to sell whiskey on all occasions without regard
to the customer, forgetting the public have a
claim on them, and protection afforded them
by the present license laws, and thus place the
business in the hands of reputable and respon-
sible men, COMMITTEE
Doylesto,on, March %, 1878.
We hope to see this resolution of the Bucks
county landlords carried into practice. 1t is
constantly asserted that the present license
laws are good enough, if enforced. The full
est opportunity is now given these landlords
to demonstrate that this is true
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

BALLooN.-A balloon was seen by some
persons to pass over our city on Saturday af-
ternoon last. 1t proved to belong to Prof.
Donaldson, of Reading, who on that day made
an ascent from Allentown. The Professor,
We are told, landed safely in the brick yard at
Titusvile, and returned to Allentown by the
train passing here at p. M. He stated that
his intention was to land in this city, but the
balloon striking an unexpected current of air,
he was prevented from so doing.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

RUNAwAY.-On last SATURDAY evening, Mr..
Mclaughlin, bartender at Corson's hotel, in,
Doylestown, accompanied by Il friend, visited
New Hope, and while driving down the hill
at the turnpike toll-gate, the axle bolt came
out, and frightened the horses, which ran
away. The carriage struck against the posts
at the toll-gat throwing both men out, and Sc
verely bruising them. The carriage was broken
to pieces. The horses were not injured
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

A REMARKABLE QuARREL.-A friend in
forms us that two canal bosses had a dispute
on the bridge over the basin opposite the Il.
n. Co.'s shops, in this city, few days ago,
during which they quarreled SO hard that the
timbers of the bridge cracked, and splinters
were raised up and flew over the canal as far
as the blacksmith shop; and he further says
that Dick Slack and his gang of hands have
since been required to repair the damage. We
don't youch for the truth of this story
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

HUNTERDoN CouRT.-The April term of
our County Court commenced at Pennington,
yesterday. The following is list of the
Petit Jurors summoned to serve for the term
William Besson, William Sweazey, Jacob
Bum, Isaac NJ. Swope, John V. f. Wyckoi,
Elijah c. Hoagland, George Matthews, Will
liam Shepherd, George E. Dalrymple, Edward
Hunt, John B. Opdycke, George Wall, Will
liam Bearder, John Sine William Martini.
Aaron p. Kachline, Abraham Fulper, John
II. Rockafellow, Founan Hawk, William L.
Scott, Wesley Wood, James Willever, Wesley
S: Hawk, Reuben p Ely, Peter Stires, Haw-
ley, G. Olmstead, Joel Heath, Joseph Hank
erson, Jacob S. Herder, James IL. Murphy
Joseph @. Farley, Abraham Quick, Asa Rob
bins Hiram Robbins, John S. Bush, jeremiah
Snyder George w. Hager, jeremiah Horn,
Jacob T. Philhower, Jonathan Vanderbilt,
William c. Van Doren, Peter r. Opdyke
Joseph @. Taylor zenas l.. Nevins, Henry
Bum, Joseph IL. Boozer, Peter w. Apgar,
Isaac Matthews.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

STEAM TUG BoAT.--A steam tug boat for
the d. & r. Canal, has been contracted for at
GOWNS Iron Works, In this city. The hull,
fittings, machinery, etc, are all included in
the contract. Work has been. commenced
upon it. 1t is to be completed in the course
of two or three months.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Lan,bertciUe, N. u. april 9, 1878.
Tar {. ANnnlcus cItn.''s-This is the hame,

3 THEs' AMERIcus CLuB, This isthe name,
we. are told, ola political club having an or
ganization in this city, and composed of the
elite Of the Democracy. The name is quite
high-sounding, but just why it was adopted
we can only conjecture. 1t may have been
their illiterate way of spelling Merry 'cuss, :"
or it is even possible that ''Amercus was
adopted as gentle hint that ono Irish need
apply "-as some Of the - Wants " advertise
ments say or because the Club is the natural
outgrowth of the discovery of America by St.
Patrick or because-but never mind, that is
its iiame.s This Club has had meeting re-
Gently, it is reported, and has selected certain
persons as candidates for city offices, and in
one case, at least, delegation has waited upon
their choice to know whether he will run.
This will, no doubt, be gratifying news to
those of the party outside the .sselect, y as it
will obviate the necessity of their nominating
a ticket.
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Notice to the Republican Toters of the
City of Lan,bertcitIe.

The Republican Voters Of the City of Lam
bertvilie are hereby requested to meet IN their
different Wards,
ON THURSDAY, the 10th inst,
at half-past seven o'clock, p. NJ, for the pur-
pose of forming ticket to be supported at the
coming Spring election.
The First Ward will meet in the Council
Room. .6 af
The Second Ward will meet in Holcombe
Hall. 1 1-wm
The Third Ward win meet at Gaddis' Ho-
tel. BY order of the
Cry Executive COMMITTEE,
Lambertville, April g. 1878.
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eY- For the next -four weeks, if the law is
obeyed,, nobody will be able to "whet their
whistles y at our hotels. 1t is true that fac
ton of the Council passed resolution, ex-
tending the hotel licenses for one month, but
they had no more legal right to do this than
they had to extend them by resolution for
twelve months The only way Council can
legally grant licenses, is when petitions are
presented in legal form, after due publication.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

FIGHTs.-A fight occurred on last Sunday
evening, on Bridge street, at a late hour, be-
tween party of roughs, some of whom, we
hear, were from Prallsville. Stones were
thrown, some blood split, and vast number
of oaths and hard words uttered. AS this was
at an hour when the police were in their beds,
no arrests were made.
The same evening, a fight occurred in Frank
lin street, between two young men under the
influence liquor Some pretty serious blows
were given. No arrests
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

Ea5- Persons in the country wishing stating
done, can have a.frst-class job at lowest rates,
by applying to JACOB HEISs, Lambertyille. 1t
~ Navigation is open on the Delaware
Division of the Penna. Canal But few boats
are yet moving
gB There is quite a freshet in the Dela..
ware. At the time of going to press it was
still rising.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

A WooLLY CALF.-Mr. George Painter had
in the city yesterday a six weeks old calf,
which, i'll place of hair generally found on live
veal, was covered with thick coating Of
black wool like a sheep, and had a pig tail.
In other respects the calf was large and per-
fectly natural.-T'renton EmporiNm.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

G5S- An alarm of fire was given last Friday
evening, caused by the burning of brush in a
field in New Hope.
Andrew Robertson, a member of the "Aque-
tong" was run over by the engine while run
ming to the fire, but, very fortunately, was not
injured beyond a bruise or two, although both
wheels passed over him. A
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

gB~ We learn that VIM. Gown. Esq, of
this city, is at Jacksonville, Florida, to which
place he went after short sojourn in Havana.
His health is improving slowly, and he ex-
poets to return home about the first of June.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

The Pennsylvania Legislature wants the
Trenton Water Power Company to pay into
their State Treasury the sum of $3.50, 900 an
nually, for the distractions in the Delaware.
The bill was postponed after a long discussion.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

THINK OF THIs.-Those who are about to
purchase furniture, should visit'TITUs' Furni-
ture Warerooms, 46 Coryell street, Lambert
vile, and examine the largest stock in the
county, of all kinds and styles, which is offered
at city prices. He can supply any style you
want.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

s5s- The late residence of Hon. John Runk,
on Bridge street, in this city, was put up at
public sale on last Saturday afternoon and was
run up to IS, 500 on hama tide bid, when it
was bid in, we are told, by Mrs. Bancroft, at
$4,000.
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gB- The city election ON next Monday, will
be held at the following polling places:
First Ward-Council Room.
Second Ward-Sharkey School House.
Third Ward-llibernia Engine House.
Polls open at A. M-close at Z p. NJ.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

G.Y- Col F. S. Holcombe showed u.s. one
day last week, pair of Japan Silken Bantams
"a rare and beautiful species of Fowl most
of the feathers ON which were soft like down.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

sB- Rev. Samuel Parry, Jr., of Clinton, has
received and accepted call to become the
Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Plucka-
min.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

STRAWBERRY FEsTIvAL.-The ladies of the
NJ. E. Church of this city will hold Straw
berry Festival on Wednesday and Thursday,
June 18th and 18th. Full particulars will be
announced hereafter. Has 4ttt
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

g5- The season for wall papering has come.
If you want the latest styles at the lowest
rates, go to Moore's Book Store, in Boozer's
Union Building.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

af8- The Hbernia Fire Engine will be out
of service for two weeks. 1t is undergoing
some repairs at GOWNS Iron Works, in this
city.
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eB- A tie having occurred at the late cleo
ton in New Hope on the vote for school di-
rector, between Jos. II. Wallace, Republican,
and Casper Kaufman, Democrat, lots were
drawn by them (as is required by law),a few
days since. and Mr.. Kaufman proved to be
the successful contestant. sa
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

sY- Do not forget that we are prepared to
do all kinds of JOB PRINTING, such as posters
hand bills, circulars, bill heads, cards, ETC.,
plain or in colors, at reasonable rates.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

~ Lieut. c. F. Moore, of this city, has
been appointed Adjutant of the 18th Regt. N.
G. S. N. ia first-rate selection.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

03- A choice selection of about three
thousand yards of of the newest patterns
Brussels, Two and Three-Ply Ingrains, Rag
and Veuitian carpets--prices low. r. II.
VAN HORN. IT,
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TAYLOR HALL RESTAURANT, TRENTON
Meals r, a " and cooked to order. Birds and
Oysters in every. style. Hot dinner daily from
IL to 8 o. clock. CHARLES METER,
Taylor Hall, Greene ST., Trenton, N. ].
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GB- just received from New York, all of
the latest styles of hats and bonnets, at
HooKER's. If.
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CB- The firm of Hill, Bodine & Nevius
hardware dealers, of Pennington, has been
dissolved, and the store will hereafter be CON
Quoted by John C. Coon and Thos G. Bodine
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

~ If you want roof to keep out the
water go to Helms, 50 Clinton street, Lam
bertville. 1t
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DON'T FoRGET-that Huff & Swallow have
just received splendid assortment of Garden
Seeds
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

tB- For perfect fitting SHIRT, leave
your order at HeoKER's. IT,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

esa- so dozen SHIRT FRONTS, received from
Bankrupt Sale, for sale cheap, at HooKER's
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~ Take your knives and scissors to c. II.
CLARKE 50 York street, and have them sharp
encd
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Gy~ Large lot of HAMBURG EDeINGs, just
received, very cheap, at HooKER's. If.
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"a Moore has some splendid patterns of
Wall Papers and Borders, for sale at fair
prices. Call and examine his assortment
before purchasing.
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g5g- The Frenchtown Independent, we no
tice, is in the habit of copying local articles
without credit. Some three or four of that
kind appear in its last two issues. We should
not mention this, were it not that it falsely
charges us with being in the habit of doing
this. Perhaps half-dozen small and unim-
portant items may have been copied without
credit in tie past six months. 1t is not the
custom among editors so far as our experience
goes, to give credit for every two or three line
item they may clip from an exchange. I'm
portant news items and articles that have re-
auired some brain work, should receive ac-
acknowledgement. When we find anything of
this kind in the Independent, and copy it, it
will receive due credit.
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FIRE DEpARTMENT-ELEc OF ENe1-
NEERs-fhe election held by the Fire De-
partment of this city, on last Monday evening,
was contested in quite spirited manner, with
the following result:
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~ Millinery goods in great variety,
at wholesale and retail at HooKERs. IT,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-04-09

DRESS, HUMAN HAIR, SWITCHES and CURLs,
all SHADES, at HooKER's. If.
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TERMS :
50 Per Annum, in Advance

For the purpose of introducing it through
out the county, we will, for the present fur
nish it to Clubs of twenty, or any larger num-
Der, by mail, for $1.50 per copy, cash in adj
vance, and copy free to the getter-up of tie
Club.
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Us A writer, signing himself "Citizen,"
Council, attempts reply to our article of last
week ON the amounts appropriated by Council
for the services of the various Committees.
He says, |, for one, deny that the amounts
paid are excessive for services rendered, as no
one but an actual member of that body can
judge of the labor in filling positions on the
various committees As no one but mem
Der can judge according to his statement),
slis denial of fact of which he confesses him
self incompetent to judge will not pass for
much That the appropriation is excessive,
one illustration will show. $36 are given to
the Committee on Fire Department. Now,
any one knows that the duties Of this commit
tee are not onerous at all, and probably no
member of the committee has spent two hours
during tie year duties relating to this De-
partment. On another committee for which
an appropriation was made, member of
Council stated that not ten minutes of work
had been performed during the year, except
during the hours of Council meetings
The reference to dividing the money equally
among the members of each Committee has no
pertinency, as that was not advocated by us.
We spoke, rather, against this, for we advo-
Gated paying for actual services rendered
these services to be made out by item and
sworn to. But as the appropriation now stands,
each member of committee can claim an
equal amount.
We made our criticisms in no party spirit;
neither did we mean to intimate that the gem
tlemen who voted these appropriations intend
cd to act dishonesty. But we did think, and
still think, that proper discrimination not
made in the appropriations. The voting of
gross sums without specification of the
amount of labor performed, may lead to abuses
which it is well to guard against from the
first.
The intimation by the correspondent of Tie
Beacon that the Republican members who
voled against the appropriation are making
money out of their positions in other ways,
the writer knew was false when he pennedit.
.
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aB- Job Work in the best style at THE
REcoRp Office. fsfEseEst
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The Department is in a very effective con-
dition.
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and the Local News

of IIunterdon and neighboring parts of Mercer
county, N. j., and Bucks county, Pa, and a