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word. The class now numbering four from
New Hope, were requested to reform upon
the platform--Mary Merrick, Lizzie Magill,
Clara Smith and George Wallace. The Lam
bertville class presented bold front with
excellent spelling material such as Misses
Leech, Knowles and Rooms. The contest was
then resumed and a spirit Of enthusiasm was
manifested by the audience in behalf of their
representatives, and as Mr.. Wallace, Of New
Hope, aud aiisssy K06fs - tss56i, 81 Lam.
bertyille were stricken from their respoc-
tive classes, the majority was in favor Of New
the New Hopers but unfortunately failed upon
word which the judges decided had been inn
properly submitted. She answered that she
had not been misinformed and 1t would not be
Justice to have another trial. Three were
yet remaining upon the platform, viz: Mary
Merrick, Clara Smith and Lizzie Magill. The
two latter persons were ruled, out leaving
Mary Merrick the only survivor of the twenty
eight who had two hours before confronted
each other. She was given one more word,
however, which was deemed Sufficient, " and
she glided from the platform to the audience
amid much applause--the undisputed victor
Of the evening. She was presented with the
first prize, by Rev. j. p. Miller, consisting Of
a handsomely bound and excellent book
Miss Knowles was then presented with a
book equally as valuable as the former--a
prize which she SO fairly won. The exer-
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tB- People who think that Lambertville is
exceptionally dull in business will find by in
quiry that the people of other towns and cities
feel the effects of hard times quite as much
as do our people. AS an illustration of this,
we quote the following from the Trenton Ga
zette:
The city keeps dull business is tagging
and some people say it is mainly owing to the
labor strikes, in the coal mines and in other
places. Every day some one prophesies that
they will be at an end before long. One of the
causes of the troubles in the coal regions is
said to be the ill-advised policy of the Penn
sylvania Legislature, in giving to railroad mo-
nopolies the right to control the gates to the
great coal fields Of the country. Some Of our
manufacturers are getting very tired of this
business, and say they can't stand it much
longer. We hope for the sake of our working
men that something will be done to break the
chains that now cripple the industry of the
whole country.
Bar The best fitting ready-made SHIRTS,
can be had at r.. H. VAN HoRN's.x
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FAST TIME.--A friend furnishes us with
a schedule of the time of the special train run
on the NJ. Division Of the Pennsylvania r.
r. yesterday (Tuesday,) which carried the
New York Centennial Commission to inspect
the Centennial grounds at West Phila. The
train made the time from Jersey City to the
Memorial Building in West Phila. in one
hour and fifty-fve minutes. TWAS composed
of two parlor cars and one baggage car. The
engine used was No. 662 John Bradley, con-
ductor, and Chas. Fox, engineer. The follow
ing was the time between stations. At some
stations the train was from to minutes be-
hind the timetable time, but it arrived on
time at the terminus
Jersey City 1915, Newark 1929, Railway
10:43, New Brunswick 1888, Mon. junction
I'LL, Plainsboro 11:16, Princeton 11;1S,
Lawrence III 2, Trenton 1928, Morrisville
1880, Tullytown 1896, Bristol 11:4O,
Schencks l1:45, Cornwels 11:47A, Holmes
burg junction 11:52, frankfort junction
1855, Germantown 1901, Mantua 1905,
Memorial Building 1910.
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Tickets % cents. Children is cts.

BIBLE MEnrrNo.--The "Bible Meeting .
at Lyceum Hall, on last Sunday afternoon,
was well attended and proved to be be quite
instructive. The subject studied was the
Birth of Christ, and it was made additionally
interesting by the use of the blackboard, a
map of Palestine, etc. All persons Gold and
young) win find this.a useful way of spending
an hour on Sunday, and as no puzzling ques-
tions are asked, no one need stay away be-
cause he or she is not posted on Bible facts
This meeting will be held at Lyceum Hall ev-
not exceed one hour in length. The exercis-
es will be interspersed with good singing.
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YIN. c. A.--The monthly meeting of the
Young Mems Christian Association of this
city, was held at the NJ. E. Church, on last
Monday evening. The exercises consisted of
the usual routine business, an exhibition Of
some very fine stereopticon dissolving views
of Scripture and other scenes, by Mr.. J. E..
Glib, of Phila., and some excellent singing
by male quartette. We were pleased to no.
tice large attendance on the part of the
young people of this city. The next meeting
win be held in the Baptist Church, on the 14th
of June next.
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Gg- The Good Templars of this city have
arranged a Spelling Match between the ladies
and gentlemen, to take place at Lyceum Hall,
on Monday evening of next week. This will
be something novel in the spelling line, and
we shall now be able to know which is the
"weaker sex, " SO far as spelling is concerned.
As this will be unusually lively and interest
ing, and in all probability the closing enter
tainment of the kind for this season, we hope
to see good turn out. Some excellent vocal
music win give variety to the OCCASION
Tickets 25 cts. Children Is cts.
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The FIRMEN's SPELLING BEE.-The Fire
mems Spelling Bee, gotten up by Ashbel
WEIGH, Esq, as an entertainment for the
firemen and young men of this city, came off
at Lyceum Hall on Wednesday evening of
last week. The hall was densely packed and
the bee was a success so far as Mr.. Welch's
part was concerned. Some of those who had
promised to take part in the spelling failed to
appear at the appointed time and the repre-
sentation of Lambertville fremen was quite
slim. The Eagle" boys, of New Hope,
however, had good delegation and de-
serve credit for showing their appreciation of
the kindness evinced by their entertainer.
AS the class was slim, volunteers were received
from the audience. The words spelled were
taken from the 9Th, 9th 7th and 9Th chapters
of Matthew, and eleven of the class spelled cor
rectly all the words given them. 1t was I'M
derstood that these were each to receive
present of silver dollar, but Mr.. WEIGH said
that those who had missed had each
earned his dollar by being laughed at by the au-
dience, and he very generously presented every
speller with newly coined I" American Trade
Dollar A choir sang at intervals during
the evening accompanied by the string band,
and this part Of the entertainment was very
good.
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eB- "The Butterfly" a new brand, the
best cigar for cents to DO found in this city,
equal to moro than one-half the cigars for
which dealers charge 10 cents. To be had at
MooRE's Drug Store only. tt.
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LOVE ON A RAFT.--How Long ID Takes a
Ffemchtown Girl 10 Make up Her Mind.-A
few days since raftman, who claims to have
"guided thousands and millions of lumber
down the Delaware" called at Frenchtown
on business, There he met young lady
with whom he formed sort of " mutual adj
miration," and left town.
After going home to Phillipsburg, he began
thinking the matter over, and determined to
" have that girl for his wife, He wrote to
her and ask what he described to be "per-
picking question" and she replied, Maybe
so. Come and see me !"
He went and saw her, and they settled the
question then and there. Two days later they
"sailed down the river y with another raft
passed this city happy as kittens, and when
they reached Philadelphia were married
Where they went, on with their wedding
tour, deponent saith not Trenton Star.
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IL During the past week or two num-
Der of persons residing in New Hope (Man-
chester) have been annoyed by the running at
large Of dogs. A member Of the canine fam
lily made an attack upon flock Of turkeys be-
longing to Mr.. Henry Price, farmer of that
vicinity, few days ago, killing the entire
flock with the exception Of one. The rest Of
his poultry has become shy by similar visits
from these intruders. This in connection with
other instances of trespass, aroused spirit Of
war which has proven fatal to number of
these "pets of the household" A dog be-
longing to Joshua Whitley was calmly locked
in the embrace of death, by the unerring shot
of well-filled piece of muslsetry, while unas-
sumingly man@uvering upon the premises of
the above said Mr.. Price. Persons who have
dogs have been placed under the necessity Of
making room for them at home.
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nB- Tho Bucks County Intelligenccv says .
Hugh B. Eastburn, Of Solebury, who has
served most efficiently and acceptably az Su-
perintendent of Common Schools in Bucks
county for several years past, was unanimous
ly reelected to that office by the Convention
of School Directors last Tuesday. While un-
der other circumstances there would probably
have been several candidates for the position,
none of them were willing to enter the con-
test while Mr.. Eastburn could be induced to
serve. The value of his services ITO our
schools is universally rccognized In Bucks
county, and by the School Department at
Harrisburg be is regarded as one of the very
best Superintendent in the State. The quail
fications of Mr.. Eastburn are such that his
services are given to the cause of education In
Bucks county at pecuniary sacrifice to him.
self for it is well known TO his friends that a
much larger salary than that fixed upon by
the convention awaits his acceptance at any
time. Under such circumstances the Dircc-
tors should have been more liberal in their
action, for of course 1t cannot be expected
the improvement of the schools as he has done
for the mere love of 1t. The salary they did
vote is not poor one by any MEANS consider
ing the times, but it is not up to the market
rate Of the services which Mr.. Eastburn has
rendered. We are therefore not surprised to
hear that he will probably resign his position
in the course Of few months.
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tB- Early Cabbage Plants, Lettuce and
Tomato--transplante and hardy--now ready
to set out, at Clevenger's Garden, South
Union Street. BIT
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~ Great reductions in Carpets and Win
dow Shades, larger assortment and lower pric-
es than have ever offered. r. Fl. VAN HORN.
m,17,t.f.
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PRoF. VITALE.--Prof. WHALE, an italian
gentleman, has been visiting this city for a few
days, engaged in tuning and repairing pianos
He has tuned for Messrs. w. v. Cooley, G. F.
Moore, Harrison Carver, and others, who ex-
press themselves well satisfied. The Profess
sor also has the following from Mr.. A. p.
Lasher Of Pennington
eY- Know all who have pianos or organs to
tune or repair, that the bearer, Prof. Louis
Vitale, is fully prepared to do either in the
best possible manner. We recommend him
with full confidence, as he has repaired four
pianos for us Qong in use) and put them in
such order as to make them sound almost as
good as when new. He will tune or repair
at moderate rates and in my judgment is a
gentleman perfectly reliable in every respect.
A. P. LAsHER,
Principal.
Pennington Institute, Pennington, N. j.
April 20, 1875.
The Professor and his son intend to give a
concert here shortly. He is spoken of as a
superior yiolinist. The following, signed by
the leading citizens, we copy from the Harri-
sonburg (va.) Register
HARRIsoNBURG, VA, July eTH, 1878.
The undersigned take great pleasure in
testifying their appreciation Of the exquisite
musical treat enjoyed by those who heard the
Messrs Vitale upon the Violin and Guitar
last night at the Masonic Hall and regret that
SO many of their fellow citizens missed an OPP
portunity Of hearing artists whose wonderful
skill entities them to be- ranked among the
masters of the musical world.
/ Signed by many citizens.
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~ Beware of limitations. The only seam
less, double-steel, pure whalebone CORSET,
can be had for $1.00 to $t.75at VAN HoRN's
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1t has generally been found that the
concerts given by home talent have given the
best satisfaction Home talent and good
talent at the concert next Monday night, at
Lyceum Hall.
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CPELLlNd y --AeU nope %. LGWO6ft-
cillc--New Hope Victorious The Spelling
Match previously announced to take place be-
tween New Hope and Lambertville, came off
in the M. e. Church, Of New Hope, on last
Tuesday evening. The doors were opened
at o'clock and the people gradually filed the
room from that time up to the opening of the
exercises, at which hour there was snug
audience convened. At about eight o'clock
Mr.. Sellers, Captain of the New Hope class
called his sbees" to order and position upon
the platform-numbering ID. Mr.. Edward
Holcombe, Captain Of the Lambertvillo class
arranged his class and seated them to the left
of the platform-numbering IA. The audi
ence was then treated to spirited song, by
the Messrs. Battye and Haigh, entitled the
"Grand Old Farm" with excellent results 49,
Mr.. T. T. Ruth, the Schoolmaster . Of the
evening, and the Referees, Mr.. Hugh B. East
burn and Edward Solliday, assumed their re.
spectivc positions. The rules which were to
govern the spelling were then plainly eluci-
dated by Rev. j. p. Miller. The School
master" arose and made some fitting remarks
and said he felt an equal interest in the two
contending classes, and would endeavor to
do both ample justice. This he certainly did
in every instance during the entire evening 49,
As the speaker closed his remarks he COM
menced to handle a few sheets Of foolscap,
which caused much heavy breathing. The class
es had withstood three or four rounds without
sustaining any loss when Col. A. w. Angel,
Of Lambertyille spelled g Augur " incorrectly,
and was allotted the unenviable position of
No. / among the unfortunates. Captain Hol.
combe created considerable "buzzing" by
a few remarks on Webster's preference to
the spelling Of words, &C., which was final.
ly settled by the Referees. From the first
misspelled word others followed for season
from both classes, easy words were rendered
difficult and even insurmountable under the
circumstances, and the unfortunate "bees y
were under the necessity of leaving the hive.
A little embarrassment now and then was the
result of a few misspelled words. Music was
again served by the three above mentioned
singers, In order to ease the laborious work Of
the spoilers, and give variety to the occasion.
The spoilers were now about evenly divided
and some fine spelling was witnessed. Mr..
Holcombe and Kerr were eventually ruled out.
Kerr was not disposed to sacrifice himself I'M
til he was thoroughly convinced by the decis-
ion of the judges that he had misspelled the
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az BEWARE OF IMITAT IONS THE best
fitting Ready-M Shirts can be bad at
PERRINE's. nov.11
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Fashionable French Calf Caters Of the
best quality, on hand and made to measure
ment, at VAN HoRs's ap.26.tf.
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rY The Best Seamless Double-Steel Pure
Whalebone Corset can be had for $500 at
jy. 29.-tf. w. w. PERRINE's.
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HORSE DIsEAsE.--The Pennington Demo
crat says: The horses hereabouts seem to be
affected with sore throat to a considerable
extent. Mr.. Dickerson M. Cox and Mr.. John
Hoff have each lost one, and Mr.. Hoff has
another one suffering with the disease. We
hear of several others that have been sick
with it for some days.
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az House Painting, Graining, Glazing,
Paper Hanging, &C., done by STEPHEN HULL,
shop in rear Of Main st. Market. A26-8m
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rZ The largest stock Of Black Alpacas,
the best, and the cheapest, new stock just
received at Pcrrine's, SO Union st., Lambert
vile.
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DECEASED Jacob Housed, who was engag-
ed in the dry good and grocery business at
Milford for many years, died at his residence
in Bridgeton, Pa, on Monday the Sd inst,
aged about So years.
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DRowNED.--A small girl, daughter of
Frederick Hellpot, Of New Hope, was drown
ed in the Canal, yesterday Tuesday. At
about o'clock in the morning the girl was
sent on an errand to the hoase Of neighbor.
After two hours some uneasiness was mani
Tested on the part Of the parents, and search
was Immediately made. She could not be
found, and it was feared that she had fallen
into the Canal, A portion of water was drawn
from the Canal, and the child's body was
found. 1t Is supposed that she had been in
the water for some time. It was then about
o'clock.
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g Housekeepersv' Bleached Muslin, extra
heavy, at VAN HonN's. apr. 81, If.
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An Adjourned Term of the Court of
Common Pleas will be held at Remington,
o'clock A. b.. to try Appeals from Justices
Courts below.
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~ "The Punch cigar, an old favorite,
6 for twenty-five cents, at sfooRE's Drug
Store. IF.
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For Picture Frames, resort to Fritz, 80
N. Union St., Lambertville, N. Jap 81 St.
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The place to obtain Superior Photographs
Fritz, 80 N. Union st., Lambertville, N.
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We are informed that some of the
whiskey men Of this city mot these directl,
engaged ia the trade) are carving their fiohi
for license into business relations and boast
that they viii deal only with those who arc
in favor Of rum. That is game that two can
play at. If temperance men were to with
draw their support from some of these fell
lows, they would be driven from the city in
enree months, and yet they talk about ostra-
cizing IN business those who dare to vote and
work as right as conscience dictate. They
haa better not try this Kind of argument.
Titus, 40 Coryell ST., LambertvilIe, has
some very fine styles of sofas, lounges, etc.
Call and see them.
James Manners. of Frenchtown. had his
pocket picked of about $500 while getting ON
the Belyidere Delaware train in this CITY, ON
Monday evening of last week. He visited
Pennington on that day and drew about $500.
and on his return home he stopped in this
city and purchased watch. while paying
for it he placed three hundred dollars in a pass
book and nut it in a side coat-pocket. There
was quite crowd at the train when he got
on, and the pickpocket took advantage of this,
no doubt, to cut his pocket and confiscate the
contents The pass book was afterward
found near the depot No clue has been
found to the thief.
MIR. Silas Lawrence, former resident of
this city, has been appointed Postmaster at
Harbourtown, Mercer Co.
Rev. Thomas yonno student IF Crozar
Theolopical Seminary was ordained tn the
posnel m;n;strv in the Rant;at Church Of
Ringoes, on Thursday of last week. Rev. T.
e. Vassar, of Pennington was Moderator, and
Rev. r. B. Black, of Sandy Ridge, Clerk. A
number of other clergymen were present and
took part in the ordination services.
The Ordination Services was conducted in
the following order: Sermon by Rev. G. II.
Thomas; Ordination Prayer, by Rev. r. B.
Black; Hand of Fellowship, by Rev Mr..
Dimmock Charge to Candidate by Rev. Mr..
Love Charge to Church, by Rev. T. E. Vas
sar closing Prayer, oy hev. y. u. Hewitt, 4
the rfesDytenan Churcn benedlction by the
canoldate.
rev. Mr. ioong mas oeen called TO the
N ~
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VIEW HoPr, AxD BUcKs coUvrr "a,

GB- A Spelling "B" will be held ID and
for the benefit of the Sclsbury Presbyterian
Church, tomorrow Thursday evening.
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Mr.. A. G. Barber declines the appoint
ment of Chief OF Police.
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&T0endykess
New York Store,
IS {. STATE ST.. TRENTON. Il. j.,
Is TAKING the LEAD
THIS SPRING.
BEAUTIFUL NEW STYLES or SPRING
GOODS,

all qualities and colors, aud at prices ranging nom
J. 1214 cents 10 $500 per yard Goods very cheap
this spring, consequently all 10 CT goods are selling for
2 cts 20 Ct goods nt 10 cts. Is Ct goods ut 20 cts 10
Ct goods at % cts st. goods al 80 cs and kinds Of
DRY GOODS at pfoportosately low prices MY stock or
black Stfks y very FIJI and wen assorted, ranging
In prices from so cts to $780, 25 80 175 zoo 225 250
2;76, 400 NY Stripes and Suntnner st.hs run from
some. MY Black alpaca Stock includes all the lead
ing and most celebrated Brands y IN European
markets. Prices from e25 30 35, a. t5 80 ga, TO- and
80 CENTS and most magnificent SILK Warp for Sl0a,
same generally worth SIPS My stock Of CLOTHS AND
CAssIMEREs this spring, for Men and Boys wear, hays
selected with the utmost care and pains and know
can suit the most astiaious both IN price and quality
My stock Of SPRING SHAwis can't be beat, and have
bought at such prices that defy competition them.
My TOWELS, TABLE LINENS AND NAPKINS are we'll
sorted and 9 big stock OF them CHEAP Ny MUsLINs,
we'll there Is no use speaking about them for everybody
at
GR0EMpYKE'S NEW YORK STORE,
13 EAST STATE STREET,
TRENTON, N. j.
April It'll is75.-3m
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DlssoL U77oN or PARTNERSHIP.

TIME Partnership heretofore existing between j. W
Il Robbins and T. n. Soverns, partners trading under
the aud hrm of Robbins 4 Severns has this Goth
day of april been mutually dissolved and the business
will be continued by DR. NJ severns under the name
and firm OF !. M j. II Severns The books Of The late
firm VIII remain ut the drug store for few days after
which they will be placed in collectors hands, All cred
itors and debtors arc requested to call and settle
]. v. ROBBINS.
ss I M. EEVERNS.
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ry- Go to Hooker's for Millinery Goods
We have just opened the largest stock Of
Hats Bonnets, and Flowers that can be found
in the county.
We buy all of our Hats by the case, and
Flowers of the manufacturers. Millinerf
from the surrounding country, make your pur-
chases Of H. G. Hooker. You can buy cheap
er than you can in the city, and save time and
expense.
Miss Lizzie Moore, Of Philadelphia, has full
charge of our Millinery Department this
Spring.
Hats and Bonnets ready made and made to
order at short notice. ap. 20.
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tB- Gents Furnishing Goods, specialt.
at Hooker's. ap. 90.