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West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

There are unmistakable evidences of
the grow ii of genuine loyal feeling
in many of the Southern States. A
naked illust7 alton of this tendency
was It, nished some days since at mil
ita1y celebration in Charleston, South
Carolina, where all the speakers united
in testifying their respect for the ma :
tions flag One of them used this sig
niGcant language:
s'To-day we assert ourselves as part Of the
common heritage purchased for us through
the heroic efforts of the great man whose
character we have This day so ably and elo-
quently portrayed We have said to-day
that we are not strangers and aliens, but
hencefolth we mean to be parts and parcels
of this great country and this government;
that it's interests are our interests; its pros
perity our; It's power and renown are our
power and renown. The sentiments which
have been uttered and which will go out to
the world on the wings of the public press,
coming from the sources which they do,
make plain that the time of elimination has
passed, that the last traces of bitterness are
being rooted out, and if white-winged peace
is not spread over the land, it will not be
because we have not sought that it should be.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Gen. W. J. Sewell has a force of one hun
dred men engaged to prosecute the work of
reducing the gauge of the railroad track b.
tween Camden and Cape May, so as to adj
NIT the running of the Pennsylvania Central
cars, (which are of narrower tread build, J
on that route We hope that Gen. Sewell
and the venerable President of the road,
Hon. T. Jones Yorke, will make trip to
Bridgeton, over this branch of the road,
where, we are confident, they will see the
importance of more evenly balanced road;
either the springs of the cars are very d.
fective, or the track is uneven. Our health
has not permitted us to pass over the road
for some time, but we hear numerous COM
plants from those who do travel, and we
have no doubt that when the President Of
the road and Gen. Sewell take the matter
into consideration, that we shall have as
good accommodations as other roads,
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The Camden and Atlantic City Railroad
Company opened the ball for the season by
festival excursion trip on Wednesday,
carrying down some three hundred specially
invited guests. The weather was fine and
all hands enjoyed the occasion greatly. The
hospitality of the company was unbounded.
The improvements at Atlantic City ever
since last season, are many, attractive and
substantial, the place now surprising, it is
said Cape May in population. Its popular
ity as a sea-bathing resort annually in
oreases, and will 60 on increasing with the
steadily progressive demand. The hotels
are numerous, commodicus; and as we'll
kept as any in the country.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

FAIRToN.-The trustees of the M. E..
Church, at Fairton, have sold their parson-
age to Daniel Sites, and will at once pro-
ceed to build more convenient one on the
lot adjoining the Church. The contract for
building the new house has been given to
W. S. Gof, his bid being the lowest. We
congratulate our Fairton friends on this
new enterprise, which has long been needed
in that place. That Society can well afford
to have better accommodations for their
pastor, and we can assure them that when
the new parsonage is completed, it will new
er be kept in better order than by the pres
ent occupant of their old building.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
GRAND DISPLAY
OF SPRING
CLOTHING.


Having been actively engaged for
sometime with a large and Skillful
force OF operators in the preparation
AN choTH1NG sfYSH FOR sPRING s y wi WEAR iN oT
We now have on hand splendid
assortment OF goods made up in the
very latest styles of the most fash
fOnabe 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 the
Lowest Prices (for the quality to be found.
We would specially direct the at
TO ducements offered in, the depart
fAAANis sfii irsf floor eGeTn'e''s for S''u''' ~ ~
BOYS AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING.
The great and increasing demand
for our beautiful styles and durable
Garments has induced us to give Ine
most particular attention TO tne
manufacture of this line OF goods,
and we now have
Inc mOSU extensive duu cOllplet6 dSoOl "
plain and fancy Suits to be found anywhere In the
city, from which genuine bargains can be readily
'''' An Inspection and comparison Of
our 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 and offer the greatest bar
gains of the season.
SAMPLES OF GOODS, RULES FOR sELF-MEAsURE-
MENT AND PRICES SENT BY MAIL, IF DESIRED
A II or1or rantpad a q at
Bennett & Co. Halt ray way bet between
SIS MARKET ST, S,Yth atrasts
PHILADELPHIA:
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West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Our readers will remember thatta short
time since, we announced the fact that j..
Warren Roork, president of the Bridgeton
Water Company" and Councilman from
the second ward of this city, was arrested
by policeman Henderson for drunkenness,
and taken before Mayor Sheppard, who af-
ter an impartial trial, subjected him to a
penalty of $3.50 fine and costs. Since which
time, he has appealed from the decision Of
the Mayor, and it is reported that the ques-
ton will be settled at the next term of
court. IfJ. Warren Roork knows on which
side his bread is buttered, he will accept the
decision of the Mayor, without further agi-
tation, and give his exclusive attention to
the collection of funds from our citizens,
for the benefit of-"Bridgeton Water Com
pany."
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
$4,000, 900 Loan Bonds for Europe.

New York May 17.-New loan bonds
amounting to $12,OO0,O0O left New
York for the Syndicate in Europe to-
day. The order upon the Secretary OF
the Treasury for them was quite unex-
pected The order for their prepara-
ton was issued Thursday, and the
work of singing commenced, and at
twelve o'clock yesterday the entire
amount was ready for transmission to
the Syndicate. The Secretary of the
Treasury has received directinfo1mation
from the United States financial agent
abroad that the prospects for increased
subscriptions to the loan are brighten
ing.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Hon. GEO. A. HALsEy.-This sterling
Jersey man declines the back pay grab
of the last Congress in the following
letter to Sergeant at arms Ordway:
NEwlRK, N. j., May 10, 1873.
Sm-With the understanding that
by not drawing the amount due to me
under the recent act of Congress, it
would lapse into the Treasury in ac-
co1da ce with the law governing other
appropriations, I have omitted any
action hitherto in relation to my back
pay, but upon investigation of the law
1see State, at large, Vol. 3, page 4O4,
and Vol. 9, page 523,) I am satisfied
that this course will not cancel the
claim.
You will therefore please draw the
amount due me under the law referred
to, and pay the same into the Treas
ny of the United States, returning
me the Treasurer's receipt.
Yours very truly
1Signed7 Gee. A. HALsEY;
Hon. n. G. ORDwAY, Sergeant at AIMS,
House of Reps, Washington, D. G.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
Medical RInnders.

From the period when surgeons applied their
salveS to weapons instead of wounds to the present
wide awake age, the medical profession has often
unwittingly taken side with Disease in its conflicts
with the human system Even yet, in spite of the
teachings of centuries of experience, some physi-
clans believe in depicting their patients, already
riously exhausted by sickness, with powerful evac
uants emetics saliyants cautharidal pasters the
lancet. But, ov:dentially, public intelligence is
ahead of these medical fossils, who belong, of right
to the of the Crusades! That powerful alley of
nature in its warfare with the causes of sickness
Hostetter's Stomach Biters has opened the eyes OF
the masses to the paramount Importance of increas
ing the vital strength OF the body when menaced by
disease. They understand t1at when the atmoS
pheric conditions adverse to health. it is wise to
reinforce the system with a wholesome tonic and
stimulant, and thus enable it to combat and repe
the depressing influence of an incement tempera
ture. If the constitutional and animal powers were
always thus recruited in the presence Of danger
the mortality from consumption, bronchitis, chrOn
ic rheumatism, &c. would be much less than it now
is. The causes which produce groups, colds, qun-
sey, diptheria and catarrh seldom affect strong
andactiye vital system; and of all vitalizing pre-
paratons, Hostetter's Bitters has proved the most
efficient 1t is not claimed that this standard tonic
is specific for lung and throat maladieS, it is for
lung and throat maladieS it is for dyspepsia v-
er complaint and lntermttentS but it is unhesita-
tngy asserted that it is the best known safeguard
against all the atmospheric elements of disease.
rOaU 1Ol
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
BRIDGEToN, May 10, 1878

BRIDGEToN, May 10, 1878.
Board met at o'clock, P. M.
Present-Messrs. Applegit, Dunn, Lott,
Lupton, Sheppard, Shoemaker and White.
1t was ordered to indefinitely postpone
the resolution offered at last meeting, in
reference to teachers leaving their positions
without the consent of the Principal of the
school in which he or she may be engaged
The following report was received and
placed on file:
BANK STREET ScHooL-C. G. Hampton, Principal.
Twelve weeks ending Friday May II, 1873.
No. of girls enlol-ed, 81
boys ?59
Total number 736
~ : 5 !: but less than L, 81 81
" less than 4weeks, SO
No on roll at date, 63I
Average daily attendance, 539
Percentage of attendance, S3.O5.
A number of applications for positions as
teachers in the public schools were present
ed and filed.
Mr. Lott offered the following rule for gov
erning teachers, which was laid over until
next meeting:
"No assistant teacher in any Of the
schools will be permitted to absent them
selves from school without permission from
the Principal.
Adjourned,
G. W. MCGOWAN, Secretary.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

During the past week herring have been
very abundant in this city. tits no uncem-
mon thing to sec half dozen boys selling
them from house to house, at from fifteen
to twenty cents dozen. The superabun-
dance of these fish for a few days has af-
fected the price Of shad. The fishermen
seem to be in luck. On Saturday Of last
week, a haul of sixty thousand herring was
made at the Gloucester fishery. A few hours
later, another haul was made at the same
place and not one hundred caught.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

There is a promise of difficulty at Airing
ton, near Washington city, on the occasion
of the decorating of soldiers graves, which
takes place on the 30th inst. Certain sympa-
thizers with the lost cause propose to deco
rate on that day, the confederate dead who
are buried at Arlington. The officers Of
the Grand Army, who propose to decorate
the graves of the union dead, object, and
declare they will not allow it. 1t is feared
a collision will take place.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The Whipping Post at Newcastle, Del,
was in full operation on Saturday last, and
in consequence it was quite gala-day, an
''immense crowd" being present. Twenty
lashes each were well laid ON the bare backs
of the following fenders:-Hamilton Curtis
and James Reid, white; John Mannering,
George Taylor, Elijah and John Fergis, and
James Collins, colored. Granville Badson
stood in the pillory one hour, being part
of his sentence for cutting his wife's throat.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The Semi-Annual Sunday School Conven-
tion of Cumberland County, will be held at
Cedarville, commencing on Tueeday even
ing, June Sd, at y o'clock, and extending
through Wednesday. The meeting is ex-
pected to be one of interest, as the exer-
cises are to be varied, consisting of address
es, blackboard illustrations and music. ALI
are invited to attend.
SAMUEL APPLEGIT,
County Secretary.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The Hunderton County Democrat
tells of an old turtle that meanders
about farm near clover Hill, with the
dates 1877 and 1777 carved upon his
back The father of the present pro-
p-.etor, who was born in 176O, was well
acquainted with this turtle, and used
to talk about him when he was a boy.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Rev. Mr.. Talmage's Tabernacle in Brook
lyn is to be rebuilt of brick, with seats in
circles on rising floor, and aisles radiating
from the pulpit It will be the largest
Protestant church in the country, and re-
quire about five millions of bricks in it's
construction. 1t is to be finished before
October.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

On Thursday evening of last week, an
Organ Concert was given in the First M. E.
church at Millville. The entertainment was
a grand success, and the new organ will
doubtless be an acquisition to the music IN
that church.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

A convention of congressman met at st.
Louis, on Tuesday Of last week, for the
purpose Of cheapening transportation to the
seaboard, by improved water routes, and
the improvement of the navigation of the
Mississippi River. New Jersey was repre-
sented by Hons. G. A. Halsey, NJ. L. Ward
and A. Clark, jr. About 1875 Congressman
went on the excursion, which started for
Texas on Friday.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

MINE ON FIRE-A coal mine near West
vile, Nova-Scotia, took fire on the 18th inst,
from using gunpowder, contrary to regula-
tion, to expedite the digging Of coal, when a
terrible explosion took place, and from for
ty to fifty persons, who were in the mine at
the time were suffocated and burnt. Four
intrepid men, who volunteered to descend
to rescue the nnfortunates, also perished by
suffocation. None of the bodies have been
raoovarad
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The German Beneficial Society of Bridge
ton, are holding grand picnic to-day in
Lummis' woods Before leaving the city
this morning, they formed in procession
and marched through the principal streets;
and with the music, waving flags, banners
and a.lead Of young girls daintily arrayed
in white, they made a handsome display.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

A MECHANICAL FEAT The successful
removal of the Washington House, by Mes
SIS Hoffman & Williams, is what may be
termed feat of no small proportions in the
art of removing buildings.
The building is 25 feet wide by 80 feet
long, three stories and an attic high, plas-
tered throughout. The first floor contains
a dining room 25x70 feet, offices, &c. The
upper stories are divided into twenty-four
bed chambers, with hall running the full
length of the building on all the floors.
They succeeded in removing the entire
structure a distance of three-fourths of a
mile, in thirteen days, without even so much
as cracking glass, and the old Washington
House now rears its tall fo1m on the corner
of Beach and Madison Avenues, a monu-
ment of the mechanical skill and enterprise
of Hoffman & Williams, a resident firm of
Cape May, contractors and builders.
The removal was accomplished without
the slightest accident, and the motive power
used was two horses. Cape May 6iar.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The Directors of the Cumberland Bible
Society," met at the Office of Hon. L. @. G.
Elmer, on Monday of this week, and resolved
to hold their annual meeting at Greenwich,
on Tuesday, the 10th of June, further no.
tice of which will be given.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
The Presbyterian General Assembly.
WHAT IT is AND WHAT IT PROPOSES.

WHAT IT rs AND WHAT IT PROPOSES.
The Presbyterian General Assembly now
in session in Baltimore, represents the
church formed from union Of what were
known as the old school and new school
churches. 1t does not include the united
Presbyterians who maintain a separate ex-
istence on '.matters of praise, nor the large
section of the Presbyterian church in the
Southern States, still standing out on the
issues of the late war, nor covenanters who
still retain some of the peculiarities of that
historic body in Scotland, nor does it in
clude the Reformed church, which lately
dropped the word 'sDutch.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States of America in
cludes thirty-fv Synods, one hundred and
sixty-five Presbyteries and about a, 450 min
listers for service of 4, 730 churches. Num-
Der of communicates reported, 468, 165, and
Sunday School membership is little over
this number. Total money contributions
to church objects in 1872, SO, ,0S6, ,526, not
including aid given schemes of benevolence,
of which the Presbyterians are liberal sup
porters. The Presbytery consists of a min
lister and elder from each congregation in a
manageable district, and the presbyteries
choose annually delegates to the general as
sembly, to which body there is right of
appeal to the synod from the decisions Of
any presbytely within It's jurisdiction
Elders have been commonly chosen for life.
Some think that the rotation would admit
of the introduction of new blood, and this
point is known to the church as rotary elder
ship.
In the Assembly special committee ap-
pointed last year reported that it is appr
pirate and expedient that the Presbyterian
Church of the United States should partic-
ipate in the centennial celebration of Amer
lean Independence, and in the International
Exposition of 1876; and preparatory thereto,
they recommend that several persons be
designated to prepare historical discourses,
to be delivered at such time as may here
after be appointed. The report also recon-
mends that the Assembly request the ap-
propriate committee of the Centennial
Commission, who have charge of buildings,
to set apart so much space as may be neces-
sary for and exposition of books published
by the Presbyterian Board of Publication
and other works of American Presbyterian
authors, ancient books and documents per-
tanning to Presbyterianism; and that the
Board of Publication be authorized to pre-
pare and publish an Illustrated volume to
commemorate the National Centennial. Also,
that the first Sabbath in July. 1876, be des-
ignated as day of thanksgiving and prayer
to God for the manifest blessings with which
He has crowned US as a people; and it is
recommended that on that day the pastor
of each church under the jurisdiction of the
General Assembly deliver discourse on the
history of the Church.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

1t is stated that the property at the COR
ner of Bank and Marion streets, has been
purchased by VIM. S. McGear, of this city,
of Mrs. G. F. Bishop, for $1,000.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The result of the religious usmeetings which
have been held at Millville, under the super
vision of Rev. Mr.. Dewitt, has been the
conversion of about one hundred and twen-
ty-five persons.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Mr.. Caleb Ayars, near Canton, SO years
of age, was SO severely kicked by horse
on Monday last, that he died in short time
from the effects Of his injuries.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

One of the first Strawberry Festivals
for the season, is to be held by the Sabbath
School Of the Foundry NJ. E. church at
Millville, on the 18th and 14th of June.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
'AMUEL APPLEGIT,
County Secretary.

On Saturday evening week, as DR.. Young,
of Goshen, was returning to his home from
Cape Island, he was fred upon soon after
passing through the village of Cape May
Court House. The ball passed the carriage
in close proximity to the Doctors head. 1t
is not known whether it was an attemps to
assassinate the Doctor, Or the act of some
reckless william who cared not who he shot.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Money sold in the Franklin Loan
and Building Association; in Salem, on
last meeting night at an average pre-
MUM of $61.50.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The amount of money raised by the con-
gregation of the Presbyterian church at
Millville last year, for the various collections
is estimated at $3,375.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

On the Fourth of July next, the Sabbath
School connected with the Filst M. E.
church in Millville, will have picnic in
Pettit's grove.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

On Saturday morning last, the wagon Of
Mr.. Carsten of this city, accidentally run
into the carriage of DR.. Potter, on Pearl
street, hind wheel of the Drs carriage
was broken Off
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

A passenger railway is about being built
at Cape May, and it is probable will be fin
ished in time for use during the summer
1t will extend from the steamboat landing
to the Stockton Hotel, by way of the beach.
Tho Pullman Company is now engaged in
building drawing-room cars of light pat
tern especially for this line. The cars are
to be run by steam power.'
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Now that the season for shad is nearly
over, our citizens will soon dispense with
the pleasure of hearing early in the morn
ing, the cry of "Fresh shad! shad-O!-
tones and measured accents, by the shad
vender. We advise the shad man to make
good use of his time as he will soon realize
that like Othello, his Occupation is gone"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

The difficulty in reference to the new
bridge at Millville, was settled at the meet
ing of the Board of Freeholders on Mon
day last, in that city. Instead of making
the draw of the bridge, twenty feet further
North, it was resolved to leave the North
line of the new bridge where it now is; and
it was also resolved that the Menantico
bridge should be repaired.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Camden has thirteen miles of paved
streets.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
ANNUAL STATEMENT

OF the Board Of fFreehoIders of Cum-
berIand County, for the year ending
May 18th. 1873.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Having been actively engaged for
force of operators in the preparation
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

Chas. Butcher,viewing bridges, 10 o5
Jos. H. Ogden, IS
Lewis Howell, +" 2 co
Committee on accounts, 2l Al
A. r. Jones, County Supt,, IA AZ
Brdgeton Gas Light Co, 20
ward. Bridgeton, 10 90
10 J. A. Williams, bridge, Rosen-
hayn, 5S
" buildings, " II 25
G. S. Pierson, work at bridge, 90
Elmer Green, roads, powne, 81 04
70 J. B. Ferguson, statements, &C. "a %
new new barn. 124 so
IA F. Westcott salary, year, 80 90
Richard Ham, bridge tender, ID IS
and sundries, % 90
Daniel T. Fl DWELL, bridge man.
ager, 10 W
H. U. Lupton, County Collector
expenses, 10 %
Harris Ogden, ir view bridges, "a
Jas. Mclaughlin, 2 81
H.B. Lupton, County Collector =,
salary, $50 W
sIso,e9S II
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-15
PERSONAL.

"A letter from Berkeley Springs, West Vnsi-
mia, to the Baltimore Sun, says Il would ike
in this connection, to speak of lady OF Wilmil g.
ton, Del, Miss Emerson. who is spending The
season here, and who only appears happy wi en-
administering to the comfort and pleasure OF al,
especially those who may feel themselves from
home at the springs
F c, Ferris. of the COMMERCIAL Press left
the city, on Wednesday night for fortuights
vacation, intending to visit Toledo OHIO and re-
turn by Niagara Falls.
Councilman William Candy came up, on
Wednesday, from Cape May, to attend t muni-
opal duties, aud leturnz, to day Al tie Ocean
House William i enc Of the mert popular fix.
tures
-Goyenor Straw, of New Hampshire, has in.
vited President Grant to visit Portsmouth and
the Isle OF Shoals.
General Barrnger vino WAS taken serousl!
i'll at Green Brier, White sulphur Spri igs, W
Va, continues very low.
Colonel James F. Melins well knowl as al
author aud a soldier of the Mexican war, die
Yesterday in Brooklyn. He wAs a writer on vari
ous subjects connected with irish History, an,
the Catholic Church, and joined vigorously in tn
discussion with Froude, during the visit Of tn
latter to this country.