New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-25

S15 600 The population Of NewJersey In 17G5 was
100000. This total wealth distributed would be $I5O
for each nhabtant $3.50 for each household OF hve
persons. BY the Compendium TO the United states
Census of 1876 the true OF the real and personal
factories at $94I 900 OO0 making her individual wealth
1888. or for each family Of FIVE S4,l67.
Mr. Browning completed his address with an extended
review of tho growth Of the State in schools and
churches and alluded to its wonderfully rapid develop
in culture, refinement, morals and intellect and
its establishment OF institutions which invariably
accompany such developments At the close OF the
grafton Gov. Bede gave reception IN the
New,Jerscy State building. A very largo num-
Der of prominent Jerseymen were present among
whom were Senator Randolph, Gen. Sewell, State
Senators Jarrard HILL Kerr, and Hall, the Hon. George
A. asey, Amos Clark IT,, exGOv. Ward. Orestes Caeye
land and other members of Congress or ex-mombers,
Gen. N. N. Hasted, the Hon. John II. Brown, the Hon.
Edward Bett!e the Hon. Samuel C. Brown, H. H. Jane
way j. T. Bird. Thomas NJ. Dale, s. p. Hunt, Nathan W.
Condt John q. Stevens, and many others.
THE BANQUET.
At the banquet the Hon. George A. Halsey proposed
as the first toast tho health of Gov. Bedle The Gov
ernor rose and in response said NewJcrsey seems to
have spread herself very much and she is well able 10
do So owing to her railroads We have perfect net
work railroads. because encouraged them In their
infancy. believe you will all bear me out when say
that we owe this system prosperity and wealth,
and we are all willing to give to any man or
company n right TO build railroads In our
state, provided he or they can raise the
money to pay for tho construction Philadelphia
is necessarily apart of we meet here win
strong fclow-feeling TO celebrate our nations cen
tonnia" The Governor returned thanks To the com
mittee for bringing the people together under such
pleasant auspices and before resuming his seat he gave
ms "A toast, Z" The state OF Pennsylvania, where the
Declaration OF independence signed" the toast
received with great applause, and the Danu
stationed In the great dninshal played " nan
Columbia" Gov. Uartranft responded. lilo rald -
am proud TO see JeTseymen around these tables,
FOR YOU are own tellOw-Citzcns, aud we look
upon you united t. all business and seeing he
same Interests, and Interested In our prosperity Ana III
speaking OF the railroad system OF NeWJ1rsey an ~"
speak Of of citizens who has done more
than other Ia build these IRON highways through
STATE and to unite by these strongest OF bonds
Bcdic has well said that they cover Nc"-Jciscy IS
with network, and they are indeed the source Oh yor
great continued prosperity. 49,,
The Hon. :. G. Brown offered few remarks which
were iuaudiDe To most Of the audience but brought
Thomas Shcppcrd, DistrctAttOrney of Philadelphia, 10
hi, feet Mr.. SheppcTd said: 4" have seen New,JcTsey
here to-day, small IN stature but strong III purpose,
hlGmciess IN private and public. and headed by Gov
cnUr dear 10 the heart Of ts people, side by sde Nh
incOrruptblc Governor, the leader Of mighty
hosts admire the Judicial system OF New-Jcrscy 1t Is
perfect that Jersey justice IL synonymous WIN
all that Is upright IN law ana politics. ou
highest aim, and one which we nope To rcaiIe " 10 hc
phlaGclphia worthy OF comparison with NeWJerty III
administration of the law" Ex-senator Iictte OF
Camden followed with few remarks. L. &. knlgut OF
Philadelphia. President Of the Delaware and Bound
Brook Railroad Company, made II short address, III
which claimed that the railways Of the state were not
only benefit, but luxurious necessity THOMAS u;
Dudl.y OF Camden. y. j., member OF the C'ntchhlii
Board of Finance said that The tcntennldi
some credit They had dark hours and rs In the eyo-
ution the dark days came, NewJefsey mace htr
small subscription at tine moment wnen II was most
needed and gave most encouragement 50 the subscriE
weather the The Hon Orcstcs Cleveland Ot Jer-
sey CITY, also made "a brief address.