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West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30
For the West Jersey Pioneer.
ROADSTOW WN.

While the PIoNEER'is keeping it's readers
posted in reference to different parts of the
county, your noted city of Bridgeton, and
elsewhere, | would like to inform you that
Roadstown is still flourishing. Ourmechan-
les are doing good trade in their line of
business. They complain somewhat of long
credits, but suppose those whom they trust
are not aware that they have to pay cash,
or purchase their stock ON shorter time.
Our professional men are also up to the
habit of "blowing our own trumpet quite
as loud as some not thousand miles from
your city, yet this may be accounted for
from our usual reticence. Our hotel is
about the only disgraceful institution in
this locality; we would sooner, any day tol-
crate lunatic asylum in our midst. Our
churches are in a iourishing condition, and
school houses better patronized than hotels.
formerly occupied by John Ware, and pre-
vious to that by the late Henry Mulford, of
your city, where he laid the foundation of
his fortune, and sold out about the year
1S40 The store is now owned and occupied
by Isaac Swing, who purchased the stock OF
T. ]. Hawkins, who formerly occupied the
store on the opposite corner, and added it
to his own. Mr.. Swing is also our Post
master, and is not only well adapted for
that position, but keeps most excellent
country store, and is quite favorite among
the people of this locality. There is no oc-
casion for our people to go to the larger
cities to purchase goods in his line, because
they can do as well here as anywhere else.
The farmers in this vicinity are industrious
and prosperous, Notwithstanding the high
prices of all kinds of labor, and the low
prices at which, at certain seasons, they are
are obliged to dispose of their farm pro
duce. Some of our farmers wives do not
much fancy the idea of making their butter
up into pound Jumps and printing it for the
qualification of the eye of your Bridgeto-
mans, when it can be made equally as good
without quite SO much fancy fixing. How
ever, if you will have butter done up in
style you will have to pay accordingly.
have perhaps said enough for this time, and
you shall hear again from
RoADsTowN.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30
GRAND DISPLAY
OF SPRING
CLOTHING.

CLOTHING.
Having been actively engaged for
sometime with large and skillful
force OF operatorSin i'll the preparation
AN IMMENSE STOCK OF EVERY KIND OF
CLOTHING FOR SPRING WEAR.
We now have on hand a splendid
assortment of goods made up in the
very latest styles of the most fash
ionable material
FOR MEMS, YOUTHS. BOYS AND CH1LDREN'S
WEAR.
We have searched the best mar
kets; purchasing for cash the best
goods OF every grade. and by the
employment of a large capital. and
an extensive practical knowledge
have secured some
Great Bargains which our customers will in every
case have the full benefit of.
Our present stock has been
made up under the most careful
supervision, and combines
The Latest Styles with the Best Materials aud tho
Lowest Prices for the quality to be found.
We would specially direct the at
SPECIAL tentiOn of parents to the great in
TO iducements offered in the depart
PARENTS. I ment. conveniently situate on the
} first floor for
BOYS AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING.
The great and increasing demand
for our beautiful styles and durable
Garments has induced us TO give the
most particular attention 10 tne
manufacture OF THIS llne Vi Soous,
and we now have
The most extensive and complete assortment of
plain and fancy Suits to be found anywhere IN the
city, from which genuine bargains can be readily
An inspection and comparison of
orr goods and prices with those of
other houses is respectfully request
ed feeling confident the public YER
dict will be that
We have the finest STOCK ana oHer the Sreatest par
gains of the season.
SAMPLES OF GOODS, RULES FOR sELF-MEAsURE-
MENT AND PRICES SENT BY MAIL, IF DESIRED.
ns-An goods guaranteed as represented, at
Bennett & Go. Hs,, way between
oio makAsT OF, sixth Streets
apr. 1s-tf
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30
PERFECTION.

In searching for perfection
We have weary task;
How oft slight inspection
Reveals the tinsell'd mask.
We find flower at morning
With beauty teeming DER;
AT eve it droops; and, mourning
Perfection, is no more.
But skill, such trifles loathing,
Produces at mans call
Perfection in the Clothing
At Benefits Tower Hall.
No. 513 Market street, halfway between
Fifth aud Sixth streets, Philadelphia
For loss of appetite, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
ton, Depression of Spirits & General De-
bility, in their various forms. Ferro- Phos-
porated Elixir of Calsaya made by Caswell,
Hazard 6 Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic. AS stimulant'
tonic for patients recovering from fever or
other sickness, it has no equal. If taken
during the season it prevents fever and ague
and other intermittent fevers. may l6 At.
The railroad track scales built by the
Fairbanks Scale Company in 1872, could
weigh 654 locomotives loaded upon them all
at once.
1t is said that within the last six months.
five hundred thousand families have adopted
the ''DoLLAR REWARD SOAP" as the best.
In selecting good Cough Mixture, you
can do no better than to take Brewster's
Pectoral. If
Brewster's Pectoral always relieves
cough and cold. Many certificates could
be provided if necessary. If
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

A couple of young ladies in New Ha
ven lately visited the Sheriff s Office in
his absence, and one of them seeing q
pair of patent handouts on the desk
concluded to try them on. When the
treacherous cuffs had closed on her
wrists with spring, she learned to
her dismay, that the key used to unlock
the ''bracelets," was in the sheriff's
pocket, and that he was out of the city.
It was not until gallant youth had
hunted up detective officer who car
ried duplicate key, that the young
lady could be released from her self
imposed Imprisonment.
A little child of Rev. S. B. Morse,
aged about three years, strayed away
from it's home on Bank street, on We'd
nesday morning about nine o'clock,
and about noon was found in West
Bridgeton by Mr. James Woodruff,
who took charge Of it until restored
to its parents
Three large and beautiful cars made
in Wilmington, Del, at cost Of &c.
900 each, were received by the West
Jersey Railroad Company on Thursday,
of last week andwere run to Cape May
They will be used on the fast trains
the ensuing summer.
BATHNa.-The bathing season was
inaugufated on last Sunday, May 25th,
when some ten or twelve visitors en-
loved themselves In good square bath
in the surf. On monday also, num-
Der of persons tested old oceans tenn
perature, and seemed to enjoy it very
much.
On Wednesday of last week, during
tie absence of the station agent, the
ticket office of the n. J. S. r. r. at
Long Branch, was broken open and
the money drawer rifed of it's contents,
amounting to only 81.
The Ocean Grove Association is
about to present Rev. William B. Os-
borne, the originator of the Ocean
Grove movement, with a handsome
cottage, the cost of which will reach
$4,000
A Delaware peach-grower has con-
tracted with canning company for all
his peaches from large orchard for
ten years at fifty cents basket.
Pennsylvania has 80 lawyers in her
Legislature, 10 in the Senate and 90 in
the House, of total of "a members.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30
THE BAPTIST CONVENTION.

On Friday the great mass meeting
of the Baptist Society adjourned after
harmonious session OF five days.
The title of this gathering is the gen
eral anniversary and annual meeting
of the Baptist Missionary Union, but
it also includes other associations
The American Baptist Home Missionary
Society held it's anniversary at the
same time. So did the Baptiat Pub
lication Socity and the Baptist Histor-
ical Society. Never has Albany con
tanned a more solid and earnest array
of Christian forces than on this occasion.
The delegates numbered 500, and were,
as class, men of piety, learning and
general power.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

Salmon P. Chase enjoyed the eminent
distinction of being the only citizen of Ohio
who ever filed the four highest positions in
the Government--Go Governor, United States
Senator, Secretary of the Treasury, and
member of the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States. Thomas Corwin had three of
them. Gen. Harrison was Governor of the
Indian Territory, Senator and President.
But none before Chase ever held the four
honors. This is the more remarkable since
he espoused cause which, when he was
forty years of age, had only raised him to
the position of a member of the City Couh-
Gil Of Cincinnati, and which then could not
poll twenty thousand votes in any State in
the Union Cincinnati Enquirer.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30


The Norristown Herald says: A young
man in town sent off his first postal card
this morning. After writing message on
the back he enclosed it in an envelope, clap
ped on three cent stamp, and dropped 1t
into the post Office, remarking that it was
very handy arrangement aud should have
been introduced years ago.
We hope that his postal card enclosed IN
an envelope reached its destination more
promptly than those that we have sent,
properly endorsed without the envelope
Perhaps after the various post-masters,
their clerks, mail agents &C., get through
reading them, they will forward them to
their proper destination. We advise those
who have anything important to communl-
cate by mail, to do as did the young man OF
Norristown.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

with the chances against us. Still the
solution meets and stillsa public clamo1
and we are glad that the question is
removed from the arena of public leg
islation Whether truly or falsely, the
public belief of corruption in these
matters is positive, and if this is re
leved, there will be confidence in
our Legislators far beyond anything in
the past twenty years.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

PREPARATIONS FOR DECORATION DAY.
A number of citizens and soldiers of the late
war convened at Music hall, on Saturday
evening last, to make suitable arrangements
for the proper observance of Decoration day.
The meeting was called to order by Maj.
E. NJ Dubois, and Lieut.. Henry Seeley
was elected chairman, and A. NJ Louden-
Slayer secretary.
1t was ordered that Decoration day be
properly observed, by the strewing of flow
ers ON the graves ofdeceased comrades; that
children and clergy be invited to participate;
and that a speaker be procured to deliver
an appropriate address at Grosscup's hall
in the evening of that day.
The following committees were appointed:
Committee ON Fgowers-James M. Pogue,
VIM. Taylor, Thos. M. Woodruff, Henry
Dubois, Thos. s. Green, VIM. Negley,
Christoff Laich
Con7ns5ttee on H0itatiom-Maj. E. T. Ken
nedy, Lieut.. Louis Beckhardt, Capt. Dan.
Elmer.
Finance Commattee-Maj.E E. T. Kennedy,
Maj. E. NJ. Dubois, Lieutenant Henry
Seeley.
All societies and all honorably discharged
soldiers and sailors were invited TO partic-
pate in the ceremonies.
Three o'clock was chosen as the hour for
the procession to move.
The meeting then adjourned with instruc-
tions to the committees to meet at the call
of the chairman.
On account of the scarcity of flowers the
decoration ceremonies will be postponed
for one week, and will, therefore, take place
on Saturday, June 18th.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

A day or two since, as one of our bricklay-
ers had his sand nicely spread and the walk
leveled ready for the bricks to be laid, and
poles placed across the sidewalk to prevent
persons from passing, a lady, who desired
to pass, innocently requested him to remove
the poles, while she went across. To which
he replied, ''Why, madam, that is the very
reason put them up, to prevent people go
ing by. She swung around the circle, evil
IDENTIFY disgusted at what she thought, his
lack of courtesy.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

DECORATION DAY.-In consequence of
the scarcity of flowers, the ceremony OF
decorating the graves of deceased Soldiers
in this vicinity. has been postponed until
Saturday the 7th Of June. Any persons
having flowers to donate will please leave
word with any Of tha committee on procur-
ing flowers. 1t has been thought by the
committee having the matter in charge to
change the proceedings somewhat. There
will be no addresses at the different grave
yards as heretofore, but the exercises will
simply consist of singing, prayer and deco
rating the graves. In the evening there will
dressed by Col. W. E. Potter, to which all
are invited. By order of the Committee.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

Quite an extensive and desirable improve
ment is being made at Fairton, on the main
road, by grading and curbing, which, when
completed, will carry the water, during the
severe storms, along its proper channel
The gullies on each side of the highway are
being put in excellent repair. By this ar
rangement the large and valuable piece of
property in front of Swing & Tomlinson's
store, will appear to much better advan-
tage. Those gentlemen keep one of the
best country stores in this county; and they
have the means and facilities for extending
their building nearer the line of the road,
and with their popularity among the people
there is no reason why they should not do a
still more extensive trade.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

Eleven missionaries, under appointment
by the American Board, sail this month for
their destination: Rev. J. T. Noyes return
ing to Madura, and the Rev. Samuel W..
Rowland and his wife sgoing to Ceylon to
rejoin his father; Rev. Josiah Tyley and his
wife to Natal, South Africa, returning, and
with them the Rev. G. w. Kilbon and wife
going out for the first time; Rev. S. Stone
and his wife returning to their work among
the Zulus; Rev. Thomas L. Gulick and his
wife for Spain, to join Rev. William H. Gull
ick at Santander.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

The Christian Advocate gives the follow
ing tabular statement touching the salaries
of the chief functionaries of the Methodist
Church, which may prove of interest to
our readers:-Blshop Morris, 81, 800; James,
Simpson, Scott 81, 500; Ames, Bowman,
Harris, Foster, Wiley Merrill, Andrews, Ha-
ven, Peck, $4,000. Mrs. Kingsley, $1,000.
Secretaries-R. L. Dashiell, T. M. Eddy, J.
M. Reid, e. 0. Haven, $1,000. Agents
New York First, New York Second, 50, 500;
Cincinnati First, Cincinnati Second, 50, 900.
Editors-Quarterly Review, IN. ", Chris
tian Advocate, IN. ", Sunday School De-
partment, IN. ", Northern Christian Ad-
vocate, (Syracuse), Christian Apologist,
(Cincinnati, German Magazine, (Cincinna-
tD, Western Christian Advocate, (Cincin.
nati), Ladies Repository, (Cincinnati), Cen
tral Christian Advocate, (St. Louis), North
western Christian Advocate, Chicago,
$4,000; Methodist Advocate, (Atlanta),
So, 500.
These sums, it must be understood, are
all that these officers receive from the
Church; they have in no case any further
allowance for house rent, Or other expenses
of living.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

JERSEY FARM LABoRERs.-We under
stand that Mr.. Lands, of Vineland, has
decided to sell land to Jersey farm laborers,
upon such terms as will suit them. Since
the starting of the Vineland Steam Flour
Mill, he is interested in. getting Jersey set
tiers who thoroughly understand cultiva-
ting the soil, and who are familiar with
raising corn and wheat. Farm laborers
who have been in the habit of hiring them
selves out, bnt who would now like to have
small farms of their own, might do well to
visit Vineland and see Mr. Lands. He may
show them chance.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

There are very many pleasant drives in
the neighborhood Of this city, and at this
season of the year, the country presents a
delightful appearance Those of our citi-
zens who have conveyances of their own,
are making good use of them, while others
are literally patronizing the various livery
stables, which have many excellent horses
and some fine carriages
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30
The Political Situation South

Postmaster General Cresswell, who has
lately returned from an extended Southern
tour, says of the political status of that
portion of the county:
s'The people are not fully reconstructed;
l mean, they are, perhaps, not thoroughly
satisfied with their present political condi-
tion, but they have advanced as far towards
complete submission to the new order OF
affairs as might be expected, all things con-
sidered. We had a very pleasant trip, and
were we'll received everywhere. Particular
ly was this the case in Tennessee, where
many of the leading rebels called on US
Our conversation with them was satisfac-
tory, and So far as their utterances were
fnot in practice, they have accepted the
results of the war. OF course, we met none,
or at any rate, very few of the more igno-
rant classes, who are charged with the
lar outrages; but we met men who were
said to be leaders, and it was evident that
among the latter q better feeling prevails
than was exhibited several years ago. In
New Orleans we found some trouble, the
existence and causes of which you under
stand; but even there many of the natives
and some of the opposition party called on
us.
s'The Southern problem is gradually set
tlng itself. The slow return of the South
to prosperity and the tardy adoption of its
people to changed conditions of the labor
question have provoked much of the dissat-
isfaction which now prevails. When these
provocations are removed the people will
submit more cheerfully, but you cannot
expect them to act as peacefully as well-fed,
properly housed and well-clad people would
You must remember. too, that their power
ty is constant reminder not only of their
defeat, but of their former comforts. All
this is natural; it is human nature, against
which it is useless to battle. AT the same
time, the obligations of the Government to
the enfranchised black citizens require that
the Constitution and the laws shall be rig
idly enforced with equal justice to all.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

The work at the rolling mill, which has
been suspended for some time on account of
repairs, was again commenced on Monday
last.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30


FAIRToN.-Two weeks ago, Omega wrote
you concerning the general improvements
in and about what he is pleased to call the
olden village of Fairton Query, where
does he get the title used? Is it because he
has observed among our villagers, persons
who because of temperate habits &C., are
ripe in years, and blessed with silvery locks,
| whom he is pleased to call Patriarchs9 Or
is it because the people have failed through
carelessness, to give lively youthful APP
pearance to their homes by the use of paint,
or whitewash, which would brighten and
give credit to the place. Believing it to be
the last named reason, would advise the
inhabitants to brush up generally, and let
the public know we yet live
But as my object in writing was more
particularly to speak ofeducational improve
ments will let Omega rest for the present.
Perhaps the greatest improvement about
our village is found in our Public School
which has Just closed. Last Fall the trus-
tees were exceedingly fortunate in securing
as teachers, Miss Matte and Julia Davi. OF
Shiloh 1t is only fair to say the sisters
lust namsd are ladies of refinement, culture
and TASTE In assuming command of the
school, the.{ at once convinced the authorl-
ties and all concerned, Of their ability to
control and give character to their trust.
Making the school study, and by giving
much time and care to the same, they have
succeeded nobly in giving style, order and
knowledge to those under their care. Dur
ing their stay among us, they have more
and more impressed both parents and child
rem with their superior worth as teachers.
Glove begets love- they have been fond OF
their scholars, and the scholars are very fond
of their teachers. On Wednesday evening
of last week, the school gave concert in
the Presbyterian church, which as every
one acquainted with the school expected,
nroyed to be, an entertainment of rare quail
tiles. showing both the taste Of the teachers
and the ability of the scholars. The order
of exercises was very superior, and was ably
executed. The music was excellent, rem
dered with much grace and sweetness. The
speaking was of the first order, and gave
great satisfaction, so says ad ununs onsnes.
The inhabitants are general in their appre-
citation of the high character OF the school,
and earnestly request the trustees to secure
their services for another year.
Pro BONO PUBLICo.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

The Board of Freeholders of thisscounty,
meet at Port Norris this Friday, to take into
consideration the feasibility of "a bridge
cross the river at that place.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

CEDAR RAILs.-A large quantity of mag
nifcent cedar rails passed through our city
on Wednesday morning last.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30


The Mayor and city authorities of
Chicago have extended an invitation to
the President and Vice President, the
British and German Ambassadors, the
German Consul General in New York
the Governors of the New England and
Middle States and the Canadian Prov
inces to be the guests of the city dur
ing the three days of the Rebuilding
Jubilee" commencing June 4.
The latest news from the Modoc war
is good news. The Hot Spring Modocs,
numbering 55 men, women and chill
dren. surrendered Internationally to
General Davis The number includes
Is warriors, some of whom are among
Captain Jacks best men, The remain
der of the Modocs, about twenty war
riors, with Captain Jack will be vigor-
ously pushed until the war is ended.
GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD.-One mil
lion dollars are to be raised by the sale
of bonds to provide for placing indica-
ton stones on the battlefield. Indi-
cations to commemorate the position
of the troops and noted events of the
struggle will be located by the Battle
field Memorial Association, of which
Gov. Hartranft is President
The old time custom of whitewashing
trees, we are pleased to say, is seldom OBJ
served. Except in few instances, the mag
nificent trees which shade the sidewalks of
our city, are not marred by this ridiculous
practice We notice, however, that the ne
BILE trees in front of C. o. Davis hotel, on
Commerce St., has lately received a coating
of white, which gives them very odd ap-
pcarance, and does not add at all to the
beauty of the property.
VIM. Seagraves who lives near Shiloh,
owns full blood Devon cow, which, on
Friday last, gave birth to three calves two
heifers and one bull, all of which are mark
ed alike, of good size and doing well.
The prospect for an abundance of pears,
apples and other fruit in Cape May county
are very fattering, but some of the farmers
of that county think that large portion of
the early potatoes have rotted in the ground.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-30

On Thursday last, the corporators of the
West Jersey Game Protective Society," -
chartered by the last Legislature met in
Camden, and organized by the election of
the following gentlemen as Directors:-W.
G. Hay, of Camden county; William Moore,
Jr, of Atlantic; W. B. Rosenbaum, of
Gloucester, J. H. Willets, Of Cumberland;
G. W. Hires, of Salem; A. Fl. Ludlam, of
Cape May; Benz. W. Richards, of Philadel-
phia, Subsequently, W. B. Rosenbaum was
elected President, John F. Starr, Jr., Treas
l,rer and Richard E Miller. SECRETARY.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-28

VERY DEAP.-Between Kenosha and
Milwaukee an agent of the Travellers In
surance Company Of Hartford, entered the
car, and having issued tickets to several
OF the passengers, approached an elderly
lady, who, it afterwards appeared, was
deaf.
MADAM, would you like to insure
against accident?" inquired the agent.
Sim going to Oshkosh to visit my
daughter who is married up there and has
just got baby"
The agent raised his voice little.
"Would you like to insure your life
against accident ?"
"She's been married two years and a
half. It's agal.
Agent still louder.
"Im an insurance agent, madam don't
you want your life insured against acct
dent ?"
"0h, | didn't understand YOU" said
the old lady. "No; her name is Johns
ton; my name is Evans, and | live five
miles from Kenosha." The agent van
ished.