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OILISd rHr HARNESS. these
times of poor leather, we should clean
and oil the harness at least once a
year, to keepit in good condition,
and to reduce the wear and tear ms
much as possible. Don't let the lob
out to the harness maker, but some
OF these stormy days when the har-
ness is no, in use just take it into the
workshop and commence operations.
Take the harness all apart, and
scape off all scurf, hairs and dirt,
and wash the leather clean with soap
and hot water. Then heat two or
three quarts of neats-foot oil in a
long, shallow pan, and draw each
piece of leather through it slowly,
bending the leather backwards and
forwards, and rubbing the oil in with
a cloth or sponge. Hang near the
firo to dry, and repeat the process
until the leather is saturated with
oil, mix little lampback with clean
tillow, and cloth rub it into the
leather while warm, until the pores
are tiled, and the surface becomes
smooth and glossy. II harness is
oiled III this way it is never gummy,
and will therefore keep clean long
time. Sometimes linseed oil OF
adulterated oils are used. but they
dry on leather and make it gummy,
dirt and hairs stick to it and the
harness gets SO filthy as to soil every.
thing it touches. After the harness
has had good oiling, an occasion
al rubbing with tallow and lampblack
will keep the leather tough and plia
ble, and prevent it from cracking
Er.
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A NEWPORT IN. " schoolmaster
has discovered that filing his pupils,
mouth, with pepper etfectuslly stops
their whispering.
A CHILD six years old, in Dwigb,
county, Illinoise, lately drank three
q lart Of whisky to overcome th.
effects Of a rattlesnske bite.
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West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

Chapped Hands, face, rough skin, pim-
pies, ringworm, salt-rheum, q other cuta-
neous affections cured and the skin made
soft and smooth, by using the Juniper Tar
Soap made by Caswell Hazard & Co.,
New York. Be certain to get the Juniper
Tar Soap, as there are many worthless
limitations made with common tar. 4w.
The Purest and Sweetest Cod-Liver Oil
is Hazard 6 Caswell's, made on the sea
shore, from fresh, selected livers, by Cas-
well, Hazard 6 Co., New York. 1t is alb
solutely pure and ssoeet. Patients who have
once taken it prefer it to all Others Physi-
clans have decided it superior 10 any of the
other oils in market. 4w.
It seems almost unaccountable what be-
comes of all the balances and scales annual
ly made. The Fairbanks Scale Company
last year used up $4,000 tons of raw mate
rial in the manufacture of their famous
weighing machines This house, however,
literally has the world for market.
Wash and you'll be clean, if you use the
''DOLLAR REWARD SOAP"
Ladies' Ties, Kid Gloves, Ladies' Buck
Gloves, Scarfs, and Furs for Christmas pres
ents, at Grosscup's.
In selecting good Cough Mixture you
can do no better than to take Brewster's
| Pecteral. If
Brewster's Pectoral always relieves a
cough and cold. Many certificates could
| be provided if necessary. If
Handsome Christmas presents at Gross
cup's
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

civil service of the country. To secure
this reformation rules regulating methods
of appointment and promotion were estab-
lished and have been tried. My efforts for
such reformation shall be continued to the
best of my judgment. The spirit of the
rules adopted will be maintained.
81 acknowledge before this assembly, re-
presenting, as it does, every section of our
country, the obligation am under to my
countrymen for the great honor they have
highest Office within their gift, and the
further obligation resting on me to render to
them the best services within my power.
"This ! promise, looking forward with
the greatest anxiety to the day when shall
be released from responsibilities that at
times are almost overwhelming, and from
which have scarcely had respite since
the eventful firing upon Fort Sumter in
April, 1861, to the present day. My SER
vices were then rendered and accepted un-
der the first call for troops growing out of
that event. did not ask for place or posi-
tion, and was entirely without influence or
the acquaintance of persons of influence,
but was resolved to perform my part in a
struggle threatening the very existence of
the nation, a conscientious duty, without
asking promotion or command, and without
a revengeful feeling towards any section or
individual.
notwithstanding this, throughout the
war, and from my candidacy for my present
Office in 1868 to the close Of the last Presi-
dental campaign, have been the subject
of abuse and SANDER scarcely ever equalled
in political history, which to-day I feel that
I can afford to disregard, in view of your
verdict which I gratefully accept as my
vindication.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07
The Delaware and New Jersey Fisher
les Question.

The purport of recent joint resolu-
tions, passed by the Delaware Legis-
lature, confines the functions of the
Commissioners appointed on behalf of
the State, on the Fishery Question, to
| the settlement of issues arising as to
the fishing rights of citizens of the two
States, and forbids their entering upon
the question ofiurisdiction. 1t is con-
sidered by the Delaware authorities,
that the Pea Patch decision fully con-
frmed the claim of this State to the
whole of the river, within the 12-mile
circle, and that this branch of the sub
iect should not Be reopened by the Com
missioners. They are therefore only
to examine whether the New Jersey
people have fishing right within the
Jurisdiction of Delaware. IF so, they
cannot, of course, be interfered with,
but if not, it will be expected that they
will submit to the Delaware laws, and
in return for their being placed upon
an equal. footing with citizen of this
State, and required to pay only the
same license, it will be demanded that
oystermen from Delaware shall be en-
titled to take oysters on the New Jer-
sey shore, on an equal footing with cit
liens of the latter State. The laws of
New Jersey, as is well understood, now
discriminate, with great severity, against
residents of other States, preventing
them, under severe penalties, from tax
ing oysters within it's jurisdiction.
There has been no definite informa-
ton received from the New Jersey au-
thorities, (up to the 9th inst,) that
Commissioners have been named, or
even that they will be, but it is expect
ed that that action will be taken. AS
to the temper with which they will meet
the proposition to consider the ques-
ton of jurisdiction as settled, we con
fess doubt whether the proverbial
sensitiveness of New Jersey as to her
rights will permit them to assent to
to the clear legal case which Delaware
has Oh the ''Circle" question, and we
shall not be surprised to find the Com
mission fail altogether in any definite
settlement
j.. Since the above paragraphs were
written, we learn that Governor Par
ker has appointed, as the New Jersey
Commissioners, Abraham Browning,
Courtlandt Parker, and A. Fl. Slape.
These are able lawyers. The Commits
sion will now promptly meet and or
ganize.-Wilmington Del) Commercial.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.

PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
BRIDGEToN, March 4, 1878.
Council met at y o'clock, P. NJ.
Present-Mayor, Jonathan Elmer, Samuel
Ackley, j. Warren Roork, J. H. Trenchard,
Chas. E. Elmer and Jacob Kienzle.
Permits Granted.-To Elwell 6 Miller, to
raise and repair their store, on Laurel Street,
First ward; Thomas Herman, to build nine
sheds, on the Catholic Church lot, Pearl
Street, First ward; G. Albertson, to build
two brick stores, and make addition to frame
building, on Laurel Street, Second ward.
Bills ordered paid.-Charles F. Krauter,
$50, two years rent of gravel lot to May,
1879; r. W. Elmer, $75, one years salary
as School Superintendent; Chas. E. Elmer,
$125, for rent of Mayor Office and lookup,
from Aug. 25, '72 to Feb. 25, rs; Geo. w.
MCGOWAN, $3.50, services as Recorder; l. B.
Dare, $50, three months salary as Mayor;
G. F. Dare, $500, for stationery.
The Finance Committee made their annu-
al report, which was accepted and ordered
placed ON file.
A petition from number of citizens, ask
ing to have Nichols Street opened through
lands of Fl. J. Milford, to Laning Street,
(the same being now open from North Street
to Mulford's land), was received, and on
motion, laid over until next meeting.
An order was drawn on the City Treasur-
Ell, in favor of DR.. Morgridge, for overpaid
taxes.
A committee from the Board of Education
presented a plan for new school house,
which was referred to the committee on new
school house from the Council.
Application of Gotleib Cast, to sell lager
beer, laid over at last meeting, came up for
final action, and was granted; price, 500.
1t was ordered that the permit granted to
Jacob Tuck, Feb. 90, 1872, to build five
stores, on Laurel Street, be and the same is
hereby revoked; said permit not having been
used within a reasonable time, and that Part
of the city since then having been brought
within the brick district.
The following salaries were fixed for the
city officers for 1S73:-Treasurer, 500; So
icitor, $50; School Superintendent, $100;
Marshal, $25.
The Mayor made report of his official
business from April 1, '72, to March 1, '73
showing that he had received and paid over
to the City Treasurer, for fines and penal |
ties, $49.77, which report was accepted.
Charles Laning rendered his resignation
as Judge of Election of First ward, which
was accepted, and William II. McGear was
appointed to fill the vacancy.
On motion, it was ordered that the Over
seer of roads be authorized to expend 500
in widening Elmer's mill dam.
GEO. w. MCGOWAN, Recorder.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07
SPOTTED FEVER.

The Somerset Messenger in accounting
for the mysterious death of four children
at East Milestone lately alludes to this
| dreadful disease as follows:
SIT is now certain that the deaths of
the four children of Mg. James Bryan,
of East Milestone, in this State, which
We mentioned week or two since as
having occurred with strange symptoms
all within twenty four hours was owing
to that mysterious and terrible malady,
Cerebro spinal-meningitis or Spotted fe-
ver.' This is doubtless, the most fatal
disease known to the Materia Medica,
and as mysterious as it is fatal
1t does not seem to be contagious, in
the true sense, and rarely attacks more
than one of family, and attendants al
most never are affected by it--and yet in
the case referred to, four cut Of five
children in one family were seized by it.
while the fifth, and all the other mem
bers Of the family escaped. The dis
ease seems not only to battle medical
skill, but even, SO far, to elude its pow.
er Of analysis. The physician works ab-
solutely in the dark, not even knowing
what remedies to use in graphing with
this dreadful and iuscrutable malady. 1t
is true there are prescribed remedies, but
physicians acknowledge their own impo-
tence, and only give them because they
know Of none better. 1t is no wonder
then, that physicians dread a summons
to meet this disease more than they do
any other which they have to deal with
Another thing is almost certain. The
symptoms of this disease, especially when
it works rapidly-for it has a hundred
shapes-are much like those produced
by certain poisons. In this very case,
the father of these four children and all
bis neighbors, thought they were poison
ed, and wanted the coroner to have an
investigation, with view to determine
the fact. The doctors, however, knew
the disease but two well, and by their
advice and the coroner's frmness, great
scandal was doubtless averted.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07
The result in the House of Repre-

The result in the House of Repre-
sentatives of the Credit Mobilier case
is the censure of Ames and Brooks and
exoneration of the rest. After long
debate the following resolutions, offered
as substitute for the resolution of ex-
pulsion, were adopted:
Resolved, That the House absolutely
condemns the conduct of Oakes Ames,.
member of this House from the State
of Massachusetts, in seeking to procure
Congressional attention to the affairs
Of a corporation in which he was inter
ested, and whose interest directly de-
pended on the legislation of Congress,
by inducing members of Congress to
invest in the stock of said corporation.
Resozyed, That the House absolutely
condemns the conduct of James Brooks,
a member of this House from New
York, for the use of his position of
Government director of the Union Pa
cifc Railroad and of member of this
House, to procure the assignment to
himself or family of stock in the Credit
Mobilier of America, a corporation hav-
ing contract with the Union Pacific
Railroad, and whose interests depended
directly upon the Legislation of Con-
gress.
The first was adopted by vote OF
1S1 to 36, and the other by vote OF
liza to 80. After an unsuccessful at
tempt to have censure passed upon MIR.
Kelley, the whole subject was disposed
of forever, so far as the House is con
cerned, by the discharge OF the com
mittee. We cannot conceive how Ames
could be censured for selling stock to
Congressman which they were uncen-
surable for buying.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

A DODGE THAT WILL Nor WORK
The so-called National Railway Company,
despairing of getting any votes in South
Jersey for their bill by any ordinary means,
have introduced charter for railroad
from Somerset county to Salem, the sole
object of which is to attract the votes Of the
members from the counties through which
their imaginary road is to run; and once
getting them on their side, to hold them for
their other bill. 1t is rather an ingenious
method of obtaining votes, but, unfortu-
nately for them, railroad between Somer-
set and Salem is such an improbable project
that blind man can see through the dodge.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

The following tickets have been made
out by the Democratic and Republican par
ties of this city, up to the time of going to
press.
FIRST WARD-(Republican.)
Council. Mengel.
Freeholders-D. Mcbride, D. P. Mul-
ford, ST.
Assessor-W. W. Robbins.
Collector. J. Barker.
Surveyors of Highways-Wesley Rogers,
Josiah H. Reeves.
Overseers of Poor-W. W. Robbins, L.
]. Barker.
Pound Keeper-C. S. Leake.
Constable-A. w. Hutchinson.
Commissioners of Appeal-T. Trenchard,
R. NJ Barker, S. w. Seeley.
Judges of Elections-J. Davis, W. H.
Trenchard.
Justice of Peace-R. NJ. Barker.
Ward Clerk-I. 7. Nichols.
FIRST WARD-Democratic.)
Council-H. S. McGear.
Freeholders-S. Ackley, S. E. McGear.
Assessor-C. Laning.
Collector-C. Albertson.
Surveyors of Highways. Ackley, G.
Candy.
Overseers of Poor-C. Laning, G.. Albert
son.
Pound Keepers. NJ. Shaw.
Constable-A. Loper.
Commissioners of Appeal Horton,
A. E. Hughes, N. Allen.
Judges of Election-J. P. Laning, J. W.
Thompson.
Justice of the Peace. Loper.
Ward Clerk-Frank Harris.
SECOND WARD Republican
Freeholders-C. L. Roray, S Applegit.
ASSESSOR. C. Davis.
Collector-D. o. Frazier.
Judges of Elections. Applegit, C. E.
Mulford.
Surveyors of Highways-H. B. Harker,
L. Dare.
Commissioners of Appeal-N. Fish, L.
Dare, S. Applegit.
Overseers of Poor. c. Davis, D. o.
Frazier.
Constable-Thos. S. Green.
Pound Keeper-A c. Penton.
Ward Clerk-C. R. Corey.
THIRD WARD Democ1atic.)
Council, Kienzle.
Freeholders-W. G. Whitakar, H. Harris.
Assessor-H. S. Woodruff.
Collector-H. Bisbing.
Surveyors of Highways. Harker, Jos.
NJ. Ware.
Overseers of Poor-H. S. Woodruff, Il.
Bisbing.
Pound Keeper-Gustave Fl. Barth.
Constable-Lewis Young.
Commissioners of Appeal-H. D. Powell,
B. F. Edwards, Jas. Logue.
Judges of Election-W. C. Whitakar, L.
Young.
Ward Clerk-H. Phitzenmaier.
The Democratic City Convention was
held on Tuesday at the City Hotel for the
purpose of nominating a city ticket to be
balloted for at the election on Tuesday next
CITY TICKET-(Democratic.)
Mayor. E. Sheppard, sr.
City Solicitor,
Treasurer,
School Suderintendent,- -
City Marshal-Geo. W. Mead.
City Recorder-Samuel W. Wells.
A Committee was appointed to fill the va
cancies.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07
THE N. J. CONFERENCE.

The Annual Conference of the M. E.
Church which meets in this city next week
has been amply provided for by our citizens.
The Conference Directory appears in an.
other column.
The Daily Pioneer will be issued regular
ly during the sessions of Conference, and
contain full reports of all the most interest
ing proceedings. We have engaged sever
al first class reporters, among whom are
two excellent stenographists. Long lists
of subscribers for the Daily Pioneer are
coming in every mail, and our circulation
will be very large, both in this city and
throughout the bounds Of the Conference.
We return thanks to those ministers, edi-
tors and others, who have SO favorably an
nounced the Daily. s
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07
YOU'VE MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

YoUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
At a special meeting of the Board OF
Managers of the Young Mems Christian
Association, held on Tuesday evening, the
propriety of disbanding the Association and
of handing over the library and fixtures to
Bridgeton Library Association, hereafter
to be formed, was earnestly discussed, and
resolution passed that, in view of the want
of adequate support, such course of ac-
ton be recommended to the Association for
their consideration at the annual meeting,
March II, at which full attendance is re-
ouested.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

FELL DEAD.-On Wednesday after
noon, while little Clara Stewart, residing
at 5l4 Division ST was returning from
funeral, in company with her sisters,
she suddenly fell at Fifth and Mickle SITS,
and almost Immediately expired. The
suddenness of her death, occurring as it
did in the street, when apparently In
good health, almost overcame her sisters,
who exhibited great distress of mind.
Clara was about 81 years of age, and her
sudden death was attributed to conges.
tion of the brain.-Camden Democrat.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

The IRON EXCITEMENT IN WARREN
COUNTY. One result of the excitement
now raging in Warren county has been
to largely advance the value Of real es-
tate. Mr.. John Cook, owner Of the
"Corwin Farm" has recently sold it to
the Crane Iron Company, for SIS, ,O00.-
This farm contains about 81 acres, and
joins the famous Kishpaugh farm, which
this Company has been working with
great result Before the late Iron excite
ment $4,000 would have been thought
a fair price for this farm.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

UNION AcADEMY.-The present term of
Union Academy, at Shiloh, will close with
public entertainment and exhibition, con-
sisting of original orations, essays, theses,
recitations, select reading, and vocal and
instrumental music, on Tuesday evening,
March 13. Patrons and friends of the in
stitution, and all interested are invited.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

Rev. Joseph j. Sleeper, an old and we'll
known citizen of Burlington county died at
Pemberton, on Friday last, at an advanced
age. He had been for at least half cen-
tury member of the New Jersey Confer
ence of the Methodist Church, but for
number of years past, owing to the infirmi-
ties of age, had sustained superannuated
relation to that body.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07


r. L. Dashiell, d. D....... r. Lott, Commerce St.
SECRETARIES, CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY.
A. J. Kynett d. d. Mrs. NJ Robson, Commerce st.
c. C. MeCabe.. Hon. i. O. G. Elmer, Commerce st.
SECRETARY oF s. s. UNION AND TRACT SOCIETIES
J. H. Vincent d. d. Rev. W. w. Moffett, Fayette st.
BIBLE AGENT.
G. Sheldon, d. D.. Jos II. Elmer, Fayette st.
METHODIST BOOK AGENT.
r. Nelson, d. d. .R. j. Fithian, Broad st
SECRETARY OF LADIES' SsPAsToRs' CHRISTIAN UNION.
Mrs. A. Wittenmyer Rev. w. w. Moffett, Fayette St.
LAY STEWARDS.
Maps, W. r.. Mrs. Mary Muford. Commerce st.
Mayhem, G. E. P.........W. II. Phillips, Grove st.
Bodine, w. W.H...........J.M NJ. Lanning, Pearl st.
Corson T................J JOS A. Burt, Broad st.
Ashby, E................... Eli Loper, South Ave.
APPLICANT FOR LOCAL ORDERS.
Yorke, S. P.......... IL B. Lupton, Commerce st.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

We would call attention to the advertise
ment in another column of Beautiful Snow
The mere fact of it's being published by
Messrs. T. B. Peterson & Bros, would be
sufficient recommendation, but aside from
this, the real worth Of the book is such as
to make it welcome visitor in every house
hold; it being awell written and beautifully
illustrated work, Which cannot fail to please
the most fastidious reader.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

On Sunday morning, the ferry boat
America was disabled for. time by q
floating log getting fast in one Of her pad
dies. Tee passengers were transferred
to another boat; after which, the log
was chopped out. s as q
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07

NEW PARsoNAGE.-Th contract for erect
ing a parsonage for the NJ E. Church OF
Cedarville was given out few days since
to the firm of D. B. 6 W. G. Whitaker, OF
Bridgeton, who will proceed at once with
the work. The Cedarville M. E. Church
has live pastor, and he deserves a first-rate
parsonage to live in. We are gratified to
announce that his health is rapidly improv-
ing.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-03-07
DTRECToRY

OF THE N. j. ANNUAL CoNFERENCE-THIR-
TY-SEyENTH sEssIoN-HELD IN THE
TRINITY NJ. E. CHURCH, FAYETTE ST.
BRIDGEToN, N. j., MARCH 18TH, 1878.