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AZ Jerry Hurley, of this city, has been
employed by Dir. Samuel Lilly, for several
days past, in digging well, near the house oc-
cupied by John Myers, There being quite
a large amount of rocks to remove, Jerry re-
sorted to the use of powder, and, after putting
in blast, 1--WE do not know how much J, cover
ed the tube over with a log #. long, beside
putting on or s large stumps of trees, which
happened TO be laying around. The match
was applied and the powder went off, and the
log--well that was broken into two pieces,
one landing on the top of the house, making
IL large hole in the roof. The other half land
ed on the new bridge across Swan creek, a
distance of 100 yds. The stumps have not
all been heard from since the explosion. The
house, which is nearly new, was much dam
aged, cracking the wall of the gable and east
end. Jerry, who stood at the bridge, watch
ing the operation, received IA wound ON the
shoulder by the falling of a stone. While
these operations were going on Mrs. Myers
and the children were secreted under the stair
steps of the house, in order to get out OF
the way of danger. Some one should see
that the reckless use of powder be stopped in
and around the city, or there will he some In
quests held before long. DR.. Lilly had given
Jerry strict orders not to use gunpowder.
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ALMOST A CENTENARIAN.--A few days
since, Mr.. Frank Crook, Of New Hope, while
rambling along the shores of Huffnagle's
dam--came across a land-tortoise, and through
curiosity he picked the tortoise up and found
engraven on its shell the astounding figures
of "1770-G. W." This may have been
carved by some person of our modern. day
to arouse the curiosity of all with whom this
tortoise came in contact, or it may have been
carved 95 years ago by sc. w." probably
George Washington whose name these initi-
ais represent-and whose name at this period
was enshrined about the hearts of his coun-
trymen in manner more enduring far than
the seulptoral carvings of any jack-knife, ev-
en- though it were executed by the hand of
the Immortal Washington himself This tor
toise, if it had the date which it bears in
scribed upon its she'll in 1779 (its age at this
period being unknown to us1 may be with
propriety called centenarian. Could this
tortoise review its past life and the history of
our country for the past one hundred years
what volume Of interest would be unfolded
to us dating from Colonial times to this the
10Th century, we would be astonised at the
varied scenes of the past and present, and IT,
in it's humble capacity bearing the initials
Of George Washington through all that peri
cd which has elapsed since our country's lib
Grafton from the shackles of Britannica rule
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HUNTERDoN COUNTY SABBATH SCHOOL
CONFERENCE.-The annual Convention of the
Huuterdon Co. Sabbath School Association
will be held at Mechanicsville, on Wednesday.
Oct. 14th., commencing promptly at o. o.
clock, A. NJ.
Arrangements are being made with the diff
ferent r. r. Co.'S to. have proper reduction
of fairs, and the N. ]. Central, and South
Branch road will, by paying full fare one way
return delegates free.
Prominent S. s. workers will be present.
Topics of interest to the cause will be dis
cussed. The friends Of the s. s. are cordial
ly invited to attend these meetings and take
part in the exercises, ~ -t
Pastors and Superintendent are requested
to give full notice.
Rev. G. S. Conkling is President of the AS
sociation-and II. E. Warford, Corresponding
Sec'y.
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In last weeks Intelligencera local paragraph
taken from the LAMBERTvILI.E RECORD was
printed, in which some account was given of
the dishonest practices of photograph agent
who had been callvassing New Hope, solicit
ing pictures of deceased persons to copy.
The name of the man was not given, and as
the article has excited some comment, we
would now say in justice to J. G. Harmon,
who is engaged in the same business in Doy-
lestown, that the offending individual was in
no way connected with him, and that Mr..
Harmon has no knowledge of him. Mr..
Harmon has been operating in Doylestown
for about three months past, and his work has
given general satisfaction, and he has been
found entirely reliable.
We copy the above from the Inteltigencey
of this week. 1t was not the intention to do
injustice to the gentleman doing business in
Doylestown, but the rascal to whom we re-
ferred, gave his name. as ]. G. Harmon, and
not only that left his card with the above
name on it at this Office with one of the en-
ployees. 1t is great pity that he was not
sent to Doylestown to visit Sherff Purdy
while he was in the hands of the officers In
New Hope.
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Correspondence Of THE RECORD.
NOTES or TR1TEL.
DOWN THE ST. LAWRENCE.

After spending three days very pleasantly
turned our face northward. Our next stop
ping point was to be Montreal, the most
populous and enterprising city in British
North America At the Falls we took the
cars and were soon gliding along the eastern
bank of the river As the train sweeps along
the gorge, the admiration of the passengers is
challenged by panorama of river scenery
seldom equaled on the continent. Portions
of it remind one of the noble Hudson, which
is universally acknowledged to be the finest
river in the world, but the rocky banks are
more precipitous, and the waters are much
more swollen and disturbed.
At Lewiston, seven miles distant from the
Falls, we alighted from the cars and sought
out the stages which were to convey us to the
steamboat landing. At the wharf we were
besieged by swarms Of small boys with
baskets of rich mellow peaches, which were
could not resist filling all the spare room in
our baskets and pockets with them. Soon
after we reached the wharf, the fine new
steamer !" City of Toronto came in sight,
steaming nobly up the river. None of the
passengers were permitted to take away their
baggage OR pass through the gateway, until
the custom-house officers had made their
usual examination. 1t was somewhat anus
ing as well as interesting to watch the officers
search the clothing and baggage for contra
band articles. No matter how much gentle
men might protest and storm, and at times
even swear, the officials resolutely and some
times even rudely performed their duty.
At length the preparations were completed,
the command was given, the ropes were cast
off and we were again in motion. From the
after deck of the steamer we could see the
wreck of the suspension bridge which formerly
connected Lewiston and Queenstown, but
which WIS unfortunately destroyed by the ice
some years since. Situated on beautiful
eminence known as the Heights Of Queens
town, and Immediately to the south of the vii
lage of Queenstown, is an imposing monu-
ment, one hundred and eighty-fve feet high,
which was built in honor and in memory OF
the British General Brock who fell in the war
of 1912. Near this point the river becomes
more tranquil the shores appear less broken
and wild, the change in the scenery affords a
pleasing contrast between the sublime anc
1 the beautiful
| At the mouth of the Niagara River on the
American side stands Fort Niagara, on the
Canadian, Fort Massasauga the former gar
risoned by American troops and the latter By
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rg- The scholars of the public school of

cY- The scholars of the public school of
New Hope are very Jealous about their
prompt attendance at school, there being very
little truant-playing practiced-and all
the scholars are found in their places from
day to day and their absence from school is
of rare occurrence excepting in cases of the
most stringent circumstances which prohibits
their attendance thus very few are mark
ed on the roll for non-attendance The schol-
ars are stimulated to action by having their
names registered in a newspaper. This in
the idea Of the scholar is the height OF his
earthly ambition, and he strives to vindicate
his honor by his prompt attendance and studi-
Gus habits. This is quite novelty in its
way, and the scholars are much pleased with
the action of the press in striving to encour-
age and publish their feeble endeayors.
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az Tho viii Of the late william Macker.

% Tho viii Of the late William Macker.
eth, who died in England in June last, has
been admitted 70 probate. He held policy
ON his life in the Delaware Mutual Life In
surance Company for two thousand dollars, Oh
which he disposed in his viii las follows
Provision is made for the payment Of an
necessary expenses. The Methodist Episco-
pal Chuch of this city receives 500. The
Methodist Chapel at Cleador (EnglanD $50.
The residue is left to Amwell Lodge, No. 12,
A. F. A. NJ. in trust, to be paid to his brother
and four sisters residing in England, in yearly
installments of $500 to each of them, so long
as the principal shall hold out Mr. Chas.
Schulhaus has been appointed executor.
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BELyIDEaE DELAWARE Rail- RoAp.--The
case of William A. Murphy against the Bel
videre Delaware Rail Road Co., tried before
J. Hayhurst Esq, last week, in which the
Justice withheld his decision until Monday
last, at 10 o'clock, was disposed of at that
time, by verdict against the Railroad.
Two more suits were entered at that time,
and at the request of Counsel for Defence,
they were adjourned until Monday, the 10th
inst, at 10 o'clock, in. the forenoon. These
latter cases are for violation of the law, in
relation to smoke-stacks. The former suit,
was for overcharge Of freights.
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A SERIES OF TEMPERANCE MEETINGS.
A series of temperance meetings will be held
in the Friends Meeting house, New Hope, as
follows Tuesday evening, Oct. 18th, to be
addressed BY James vi. Fox /; Wednesday ev-
ening, the 14ths by John L. DaBois Thurs
day evening, the 18th, by Rev j. B. Graft !;
Friday evening, the 10th, Rev. d. II. Shields;
Saturday evening, the 18th, Rev. c. r. Hart
ranft. 1t is also expected that the meetings
will be held on Sunday afternoon and even
ing, the 18th. The public are cordially invit-
ed to attend.
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| REGULAR MEETING OF COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, Oct. 5th, 1S74.-The stated meeting
of the Common Council was held on Monday
| evening Oct 9Th. Members were all present
except Williamson and O'Driscol.
| Street committee reported bill amounting
to $14470, which was ordered paid.
This bill called up some discussion about
who should certify to the bill presented by
this department, it was agreed that the bills
hereafter should be audited.
Brown stated that the property holders
along Franklin street complain of the sewer
in that street. On motion, it was referred to
the Street Committee.
Bills for lamps and oil were ordered paid.
Bill of Hazen s. Roberts, $79.70 ordered
paid.
Poor bill ordered paid, $261.51.
On motion the city Treasurer was directed
to deposit the funds of the city coming into
his possession in the Lambertville Bank.
The bills for the assessors were referred to
the finance committee.
II. Reynolds, $75.17
w. b. Yard, 63.40
ID. Sutphin S1.68
Over paid taxes of p X. Hazen, refunded.
5000.
The bills for services for Commissioners of
Appeals were ordered paid.
James o'Reiley, $500
G. M. Holcombe, 800
r. Hammell, 500
Overpaid Taxes of John G. Moore, ordered
to be refunded. 500
Bill of Ellwood Kay, $3.50
Repairing Cart, 1875
J. ii. Horn, Street COMMISSIONER for
removing garbage caused by the
canning establishment of John II.
Butterfoss. 400
Ordered paid.
On motion the members of the Sd ward were
authorized to procure place for the coming
election, in that ward.
Also the same for the LIST ward, referred to
members from list ward.
John II. Black, on behalf of the Trustees of
the Public Schools extended an invitation to
the city Council to visit the schools at such
time as might suit their convenience.
The invitation was accepted, and next Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock was the time agreed
upon.
The subject of John Garrah's estate was
then called up and referred to the Poor Com
mittee.
Michael 'Nolen requested the return of a
certain petition to Council relative to chang
ing water course. On motion it was re-
fused, for the reason that it might be OF
service to the city at some future time.
The Street Commissioncr reported the
| pavement in front Of the following properties
out of order viz: In front of Peter Rober-
son, belonging to Geo. A Allen, Esq, on
Church street. A
Also on the property belonging to II. beats,
Esq, ON Coryell and Union street occupied by
/ Richard Hammell.
The Street Commissioner was ordered to
take proper steps to have said pavement put
in good order at the expense of SAID pro-
/ prieties. ~
On motion, Quarters rent of Council Room
was ordered paid.
On motion, adjourned.
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eY- We in our last issue informed our
readers that the Paper-bag Manufacturing
Company, of New Hope, had suspended ope-
tions, this 1--WE since have heard is untrue, we
being in the error, as the Co. have been UNI
ceasingly active since its organization-with
the exception of one or two days when they
were compelled to cease operations for the
want of paper. The latter stoppage, probably
led to the prevailing report of suspension.
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BApTfsM.--On last Sunday at o'clock, p.
NJ, baptismal ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. P. Miller, pastor of the M. E. Church
of New Hope, on the river Delaware, near
johnson & Purcell's store. The candidate
for baptism was immersed.
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90 October opens very mildly-with COM
paratively little frost, although with little
frost, the cool mornings and evenings of the
past few days denote its near approach--and
preparations are being made by all both mer-
chant and farmer to be in readiness to meet
its cool demands. During the past week or
ten days the necessity Of adjusting stoves and
arousing them from their lethargy into active
service has been brought forcibly to the
minds of housekeepels, and indeed to the
minds of all who know well how to APP
preciate the genial rays from the stove-hearth.
The hardware merchants Of New Hope,
Messrs. Cook & Johns, have not been inactive,
last week they sold twenty six stoves, and
this week the stove business is still undated
with them, six being sold on Monday last.
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tY- Mr.. Reading Gaddis, formerly of Lam
bertvile, took possession of the Brick Hotel
in New Hope, on Thursday last-and remov-
ed his householdgoods thither from his late
residence. Mr.. Gaddis has reputation for
order, and will no doubt render all the accom-
modations requisite for the attraction of all
travellers who desire board and lodging in the
midst of the quietude and order of an orderly
hotel.
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NEsHANio.-A gentleman residing ON Ne
shanic mountain--brought into Stevens Ho-
tel, at Neshanic, on Saturday afternoon last
--twenty-nine Peach Blow potatoes-weigh-
ing twenty-nine pounds-and filling five
peck basket. The largest weighing Id. Z
ounces--perfcctly smooth and solid.
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NEw nopE AND BUCKS COUNTY, IA

gB- Mr.. George w. Hartley of New Hope,
who met with the misfortune of cutting his
hand with circular-saw, a few days since at
the Agricultural Works VIC hear is
doing well, his hand healing as rapidly as the
laws of nature will permit.
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socIETYs FOR THh PREVENTION OF CRUELTY
TO ANIMALs.-AOne of our philanthrophic
citizens is earnestly engaged in establishing
in this city; branch of this Society, and we
hope he may be successful, if for no other rea-
son than to afford some relief to the half
starved horses and mules on the canal.
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CARp.-As there may be great MANY per-
sons who will not have an opportunity of wit
Messing the Grand Trial of the F. w. II. & L.
Co., announced in our last issue, we would
say for Che benefit Of the public, that TITUs,
the furniture man,li is practicing at his place
of business every day-his part of the per-
Torrance. He has concluded to remove the
knobs from off the bureau in order to perform
the trick well, but he has plenty of others for
sale-perfect III all their parts, as. well as a
full line of good furniture, which he offers at
very low prices. 1t.
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THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.---There seems
to be considerable disappointment in the ranks
of the Democratic party, in relation to the
candidate for the office of Sheriff, and, indeed,
all the other offices. They are, without an
exception, all from the middle and upper end
of the county. If suitable candidate can
be found in this end-it would be to the in
terest Of the people to concentrate their votes
upon him.. Such a candidate is COL. A. W.
Angel, man well qualified, and would make
a GOOD officer. r Xxx
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ry Robbins g.. Seyerns, have been APP
pointed agents for the sale Of the justly cele-
brated Hitler cigars for Lambertville and
New Hope. They are prepared to offer to
customers, and all others interested in good
cigars, all the finest brands and qualities, at
the lowest wholesale and retail prices. at
Robbins s. Seyerns' old Established Drug
House. cor. Union and Coryell streets.
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Gy- Pure Cider Vinegar for sale by the
quart or gallon, at LoUDEN's Shoe Store, S3
Coryell ST., Lambertville. Ut.
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cg- A lot of Wall Paper remnants for sale
at great reductions, at Moore's, 40 Union st.
Sept. Both, If.
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aY- Buy your Wall Paper at Moore's,
Union Street. Sept. 80, If.
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gY The Best Seamless Double-Steel Pure
Whalebone Corset can be had for $1.0O at
jy. ,29.-tf. W. w. PERRINE's.
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gB- Lasting Caters Solid Leather insoles
every pair warranted, only 81 so. AT
t.f r. II. VAN HoKN's.
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ty House Painting, Granting, Glazing,
Paper Hanging, &C., done by STEPHEN HULL,
shop in rear of Main st. Market. A26-3m.
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Fritz, Photographer, 80 N. Union Street.
Lambertville, N. j., does all kinds of copy
ing ;any old pictures can be enlarged to any
desired size and finished in the most improved
style. We are also prepared to supply all
qualities Of frames at greatly reduced rates.
- Sept. 30, ST..
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eY Helms, the slater, has been engaged
to repair the roof of. tlie Town House, in case
any accident may happen while the perform
ance of the F. w. H. & L.. Co. is taking place.
He will also attend to other roofs that need
repairing. I
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aE- For the largest and best assortment Of
Fall and Winter Boots, go to LoUDENs, 33
Coryell Street. $. 10. 3t.
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.SwANTED.-A party with al few hundred
dollars, TO take hold in Lambertville-of one
of the most successful enterprises in the
State References exchanged VIII be in
town Oct. 10th. Inquire at the Office of
The Beacon. J. r. SLOAN.
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eB- Take your knives and scissors to c. H.
CLARKE, SO York street, and havsthem sharp

ened.a "a II YEA M
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.

\ NEW YEARS Eve BALl.-Given by
Cur Fire Company, wasa perfect and
brilliant success. Pacific Opera House
was artistically decorated and trans
formed by fairy fingers until 1t resem-
bled a fairy bower. Some ninety
couple were in attendance, and the
dance was kept up until four O'Clock
the next morning. The music, fur
nished by East Portland String Band,
was superb, and the calling excellent.
We hear nothing but praise OF the
whole affair bestowed upon the man
agement of the ball. Supper, at the
st. Charles, was another success, for
which friend Dubois got full share Of
commendation from all the partici-
pants. The boys are proud of the
grand success of their ball, as well llthey
may be, as it far outshines any OftheiI
previous efforts, May the fullest sue
cess always attend the Onesters.