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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
The vas derbiIt viii contest.

New YoRK Dec. 2e.-The contest of Com Van
derbilt's vii was resumed to-day and Cornelius
j. Vanderbilts eross-examination was con-
tinued.
During the years when his home was In Hart
ford whenever he left home he took his wife
with him. He took her to New Orleans and Ha-
vana. When his wife was not with him he had
a companion and friend with him. One winter
him. Cook paid expenses and witness gave
him his note for $1,000 or $1,000 to r4iss money
with. Did not borrow In all more than 81 900
was TO take up the notes and bay them .'l''' o''A
Don't think he ever gave Cook promissory
note for over $1,000. He Is pretty positive about
II. but there is nothing certain In this life but
death. He used to entertain distinguished peo-
fathers name. but he did not call on them the
next morning to borrow $500 or $500. Witness
admitted that he had borrowed money when
Senator Eaton was at his house, but he did not
swer WIS made as to Gov Buckingham. He en-
tertained Senator Dixon, but never borrowed o
dollar from him. Witness gave the names Of a
number OF persons from whom he had borrowed
from whom he had chance to borrow, but did
not. Had no recollection of being arrested for
fraud by Mr.. Russell, OF O. y. Nieol h CO..
Brooklyn. fur borrowing money ON q check
which his father refused to pay.
After going through ban nkruptcg, he borrowed
from Mr.. Greeley $500 or $4,000. His wife bor-
rowed 5000 Of 1t to pay bills. He gave her note
to Horace Greeley. subsequently to his bank
Greeley. He denied that he lived at the rate OF
10000 year or that he spent $4,000 in gambling.
He borrowed money from many persons and
paid It,, but could not recolleet their names.
Some Of the creditors. he paid lived in Boston
Mr.. Clinton, offered In evidence q number of
letters. which had already. been marked for
Identification. from Cornelius to VIM H.. his
brother. showing that he was on the reform.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
All quiet mt san gJIlznryo.

WAsHINeToN, Dec 2sA dispatch received
here this evening from San Eizario states all
Is quiet
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27

Patterson NO Better.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2e. - Senator Patterson's
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27

J. New American Sewing Machine, 1856 Canal
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
A wall street sensation-FaiIure or Net
ter M so.

ter IL so.
New YORK, Dec. 26-Tbere was considerable
on the announcement OF the suspension Of Net
ter y Co., u large banking house and stock firm
on Exchange Place II was said that this firm
short more stocls than they could deliver.
Their trouble principally arose from sales Of
s griyileg,ss. g,. generally sPreads upon 81 Paul
ern Union. Lake Shore aud Delaware aud
Lackawanna stocks were bought In, under the
rule. for the. benefit Of their creditors. For
very cheap on the street. and last week they
were reported very weak.
II is said the banks recently declined to GER
thy their checks for any very large amount. II
is also reported that Meter h %. had privileges
or spreads out on about six million dollars Of
shares OF Pacific Mail Probably ' their iylt shorts
altogether embrace contracts On about eight or
ten thousand shares Of stock.
Particulars of the failure promise to give
rently reported on the Stock Exchange this
afternoon that irregularities haye. been devel-
oped. among them the fact that this firm re-
Gently loaned $4,000 on securities. which they
subsequently surreptitiously sold. Neither Of
the firm was to be- found at the office to-day but
signment to A. G. Wehl. an employe Of the con.
corn.
All Information on The subject was refused.
Tho firm were agents for the city Of Cincinnati.
and were engaged in negotiating the new loan
for that city. Neither OF the partners have been
seen on the street since the day before Christ
mas, and there was much inquiry for them this
afternoon to learn their whereabouts.
As near as could be ascertained, the outstand-
ing contracts were on about 1000 shares of stock
and 20,0 900 In government bonds There is con-
siderable doubt regarding the amount Of gold
contracts Of the firm. but s250000 in gold was
closed out for their account this afternoon.
All kinds O. exciting rumOrs were current on
the street this afternoon, and some place the
liabilities Of the suspended firm as high as
$500 900.
Maxwell & Graves are reported to be losers to
the extent Of about $40 900. Other sufferers de-
cline to state their losses, which fortunately. in
one sense. fall upon the strongest brokers in
the street, so that no one is ruined by this game
of fraud
Meter & Go. were originally clothing dealers
in vt. Louis. and brought into the street about
says that the members have gone to Cincinnati
where they have relatives. in order to try to OBJ
had been issued for their arrest, but this was
not confirmed
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11
Good Advice.

Now is the time of year for Pneumonia,
Lung Fever. Sc. Every family should have
bottle of BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP. Don't
allow for one moment that cough to take hold
sumption, Asthma, Pneumonia, Group, Hem.
orrhago, and other fatal diseases may set in.
Although it is true GERMAN SYRUP is curing
thousands of these dreaded Diseases yet it is
much better to have it at hand when three
doses will cure you. One Bottle will last youi
family winter and keep you safe from
danger. If you are consumptive, do not rest
until you have tried this remedy. Sample
bottles 10 cents Regular size 70 cents. Sold
by your Druggists, at Moore's and Amber
sons Drug Stores, Lambertyille, and Wolyer.
toms, New Hope.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

The Russian Government is about to re-
qfire all new railroad companies to have their
rolling stock manufactured in Russia. 1t is
expected the requirement. will be ultimately
applied to.all railroads. Raw material is to
be imported free and manufacturers will be
subsidized.
Call and see the stock OF Trunks, Valises
and Travelling Bags just received by L. To-
bias, One Price Clothier, corner Bridge and
Union sts., under the Beacon Office. "A.
Mrs. President Hayes persists in practical
enforcement Of the Biblical injunction, IRE
member the Sabbath day to keep it holy,'
and will not permit her carriage to be used on
that day. She also refuses to allow any work
about the White House on the Sabbath.
Don't forget that L, Tobias, One Price
Clother, has removed to the store corner
Union and Bridge St., under the Beacon
office. Give him call. 9ls IA.
There are S35 convicts in the State Prison,
of which number some $50 are engaged in
manufacturing shoes for the contractors,
which is greater number than ever before
worked by contract. Children's shoes are
made in the shops, which is class of work
not made in any other prison in the country
"A pair of working pants for as cts can
be had of L. Tobias, One Price Clothier
corner Bridge and Union sts., under the Bea-
con office. IA.
In regard to the $4,000 realized from
the sale of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Ex-
Secretary Robson says that the money will
be found properly accounted for. The trouble
is that the Bureau of Yards and Docks
thought itself entitled to be credited with the
proceeds of the sale, whereas the credit was
distributed among the various bureaus.
r M.
breach of promise suit in two head lines, thus:
. An injured woman sues her decever for
$4,000 and she runs 40,950 behind the
ticket,
The wife of a Morristown dentist has sued
for divorce ON the ground of cruelty, her
husband compelling her to sit still while he
bores holes in her teeth to experiment with a
patent filling.
That noble old Christian Dir. Muhlenberg,
who wrote the hymn beginning 81 would not
live always" and then outlived all his associ-
ates, has at last gone to his reward.
AT a recent funeral of young lady in Al
ton, ILL.,, the pall-bearers were young ladies,
dressed in white and wearing Grape sashes.
President Hayes has arranged to spend his
Summer months at the Soldiers Home, near
Washington,
Gen. Beauregard AID Early have gone into
the lottery business in New Orleans
Nine thousand people have signed the MUIR
ply temperance pledge in Erie County, Pa.
The Permanent Exhibition of Philadelphia
will not be open on Sundays.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

According to the table of the St. Louis Re-
publican, the roll of uncontested seats in the
next House win stand epubicans, 1877 ;
Democrats, 149. The contested seats are q,
viz in Louisiana, 2 in Florida, in Mis-
souri,, | in Colorado and | in New York
The latter is the seat to which John II. Ketch-
nm was elected, and over which there will
probably be no contest. Ii all the other seats
are given TO the Democratic claimants, that
party will have a majority Of II. SO II and
II may be taken as the minimum and maxi
mum Of the Democratic majority. ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

Ben Hill, of Georgia, who is now a Senator
from that State, is taking very wise course.
He entertains none of the sour and crooked
views of the Northern Democrats, but is
ready TO encourage and help the new Presi-
dent in his difficult task Of removing parti-
san animosities In the Sonth He thinks that
no President ever came into Office with better
intentions than Mr.. Hayes, or surrounded by
better cabinet. Too many people are impa-
tieut to have tlio President do everything ut
once. and Mr.. Hill hopes thu Southern people
will give the President time and not be too
hasty in their condemnation.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

WAsHIseToN. D, G., APRIL 9th,--The
German Government, through its ambassador
at Paris has rendered to Minister Washburn
the decoration of one of tile high orders OF
German Knighthood, as recognition of his
services to the suffering Germans in Paris
pending the siege, during the Franco Prus-
sian war. Mr.. Waslburn has informed the
German Minister there thatunder the Consti-
tuition of the United States he cannot accept
the decoration. but the Mipisterlr retains it for
him in case he should decide to retire from
office. The decoration is said TO have cost
fifty thousand dollars and to contain costly
diamonds and other precious stones.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

Governor Hampton made speech at Char
lotto, n G.. Oh Thursday night in which he
spoke of President Hayes in the strongest
terms. He has more faith in the Executive
than bis Democfatic friends Of the Elorth,
ant; when lie said that he believed the Piesi-
dent to DC sincere, honest aud determined
to discharge the duties Of bis Office under the
Consultation, he shocked the old Bourbons
who have been denOuncing him rs q very bad
man and one not to be trusted. Hampton is
much mole honorable in bis views than those
men here in the North sio cannot drop par.
iisan feeling for a moment TO give credit to
anopponent whoisliows himself deserving of
their confidence aud that of the entire coun-
try. The Democracy of the north can take a
lesson from the candor of the South CAROLYN
ian which will do them GOOD and maket them
better men and more honorable citizens.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

In his charge to the grand jury last Satur-
day Judge Pierce, Of Philadelphia. adduced
some figures showing the extent of the liquor
traffic In that city. There is drinking place
for every fifty adults. and the city spends cv-
cry year in Intoxicating liquors more than
enough to pay all its municipal expenses and
all the cost Of its churches. The Phladel-
phia Times states that one-half of these plao-
es, and naturally those which work the most
harm, exist in violation of law and pay moth
ing to cure the enormous evil they work
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
EDITED BY ALADY.


s A few weeks ago an article appeared in
this paper entitled "EIelping Business, .
every word of which believe to be true It
seems to me that tile argument contained in
those few lines is so plain, that all really tenn
perance people must acknowledge the wrong
in dealing with those who keep liquors, OF
those who in any way favor the business.
Yet there is another thing which it seems to
me should claim the attention of temperance
workers, and should cause them to pause and
consider whether they are quite consistent.
1t is this: Is it right for us to partake, OF
allow ourchildren to partake of the hospitality
of liquor dealers? have looked through
the paper several times expecting that some
one might detect the wrong in this thing, for
during the past winter | am told that good
Christian temperance people attended, and
allowed their children to attend parties, given
at the expense of those who try TO make liquor
selling respectable. II we partake of the hos
pitality of such are we not encouraging the
terrible business Ought we not as conscien-
tious citizens to have principle against these
things, and ought we not to teach our chill
dren that though sanctioned by law, the COM
munty considers liquor selling disreputabe--
ought we not teach them that if there are
people who choose to engage in it there must
be social barrier set up between them and
us? -
More might be said on this subject, for or
CARNATIONS of different kinds are helping to
keep up the business of licensing hotels,
when they order dinners or suppers served
there. Good Temperance organizations, too
sometimes. Do you say it cannot be avoided ?
We think it can. .ss nj 5a
Temperance men who represent different
organizations in our midst, do not select peo-
pie to serve dinner for You who have liquors
Of different kinds printed on their bills of
fare. A call upon the ladies would secure
You plenty of help in your hail. on such an
occasion, until we can have temperance houses
among us. 81 Hal aii A LADY. d
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

A bonbshel exploded in the Office Of the
firm Of John Jewett ani Sons, white lead
manufacturers in New York, on Thursday
morning, killing George w. Jewett and in
juting his partners, Orville d. Jewett, and
Joseph A. Dean. 0fvillc d. Jewett died of
hisninries ON Thursday evening, The affair
is involved in mystery, the survivors making
no statement as how the explosion occurred.
Two pistols aud a dagger were found on the
floor of the Office after the explosion, togeth-
CT with several pieces of shell.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

All the Presidents elected by the Republic
can party were born within one hundred and
seventy-five miles Of Cinciunati-two in Ohio
and one in Kentucky. 1t may be added that
Harrison and Taylor the two Presidents elect
ed by the Wings. also came from the neigh
borhood of Cincinnati a}A
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

All Moon, a San Francisco Chinaman, being
OH trial for murder, was told by his lawyer
that the best defense would be an alibi The
prisoner said that he could arrange readily for
witnesses, and ho did. Three Of his country
men swore that, at the time of the murder,
he was at work in wash house two swore
that he was asleep at home, and Others would
havo sworn that he was in other places had
not the lawyers interposed m
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

Overstolz, who was run for Mayor of ST.
Louis as The regular candidate of both Re-
publieans and Democrats, and was.bitterly OPP
was elected by n majority Of ten or twelve
thousand The political morals of the city are
evidently improving.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

A safety envelope to prevent tampering has
been devised. On tho flap the words At
tempt to open" are printed with asdouble set
of chemicals, the first impression containing
flap be steamed or moistened in any way the
magic printing will appear.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

Chief Justice Waite, speaking for the SUI
preme Court of the United States, sends
rather unwecome news to the stockholders Of
the Centennial Board of Finance, to the effect
that the million and n half appropriated by
the Government is to be paid back out of the
capital of the stockholders, profits /" or no
profits.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11


The Presbytery of Newark, on Thursday,
adopted a resolution in regard to anlusenlents
for charitable purposes, counseling pastors to
urge upon the members of their churches
s'the dangers to themselves and the church
involved in any recreation or amusement in
which they cannot engage in the name of the
Lord Jesus
A fire was started in the woods at Maylin-
vile, a few days ago. by a colored man named
Joshua Gibbs, and burned over tract of tim
Der to the extent of 500 acres before it was ex-
tinguished.
At the borough election at Princeton on
Monday, the Republicans swept everything
excepta single Councilman Mr.. Robinson
is elected Mayor by $50 majority.
The father Of Charley Ross still believes
that he is alive, and that he will some day be
recovered. The latest clue is that Of boy
in California, said to be in the hands of q man
who was known as u confederate of Douglass
and AIosher.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

The Senate Of Illinois has passed game
law SO stringent i'll it's provisions that the
Chicago Tribune says that q human being
will be the only thing left safe to kill during
certain months.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

The people are getting acquainted with
President Hayes. They find that be is mex
pert In wies and Impractical in diplomatic
aud ingenious perfidy, but that he has more
good sense than taiekery and is simple mind
cd and unwavering of purpose and upon the
whole, they rather like that kind of man.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

Blue glass is becoming plenty and cheap,
and any one who wishes to try its effects can
do so at small cost. The doctors disagree as
much as ever as to its efficacy, and the news
papers are full of jokes on the subject. 1t
cannot well do harm, and plenty os people are
ready to testify to its beneficial influence.
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EXTRACTS FRom THe REMARKS OF TAe EXAMINER.

EXPENSES@Ih expenses procuring and maintaining the business
considering the obtained moderate
MORTALITY The mortality experienced indicates good selection OF
risks"
ASSETS The Bond Mortgage Collateral show
security equal to all that claimed for them by the Company its statement
REAL ESTATE" The Real Estate owned by the Company allowed
its and consists largely the Compans principal Office the rest being
bought under foreclosure but producing whole fair interest in
the shape Of rent.p
"THE ACTUARIAL AND BOOKKEEPING DEPARTMENTS
ARE SYSTEAIATIZED WITH MUCH SKILL. GREATLY REDUC-
ING THE LABOR OF EXAMINATIONS AND NERAL MAN
AGENENT OF THIS COMPANY EXHIBITS INTELLIGENCE AN
INTEGRITY OF PURPOSE AND A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING
OF THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE VARIOUS RAMI
FICATIONSD 8sss Aa#saA 8|
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

The Rev Mr.. Lincoln. of the Baptist
Church at Allentown, N j., died on Tuesday
Of lass week of pneumonia
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FdDR SALE.

For Sale reasonable terms, the PRIVATE SCHOOL
YORK ST., with building and furniture.
Address Box ia, Lambertyille, N. j.
Possession given July 1st Ap. f1-fm.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-04-11

The ladies who canvassed our town to know
the mind of the people on the license ques-
ton, were often met with the objection that
this would do no good and perhaps as it di-
rectly affected the question OF license this
Spring, it was not of so much moment, but
how many homes have been looked into and
how many detected ones spoken to during
that week Of diligsnt searet
s When one of our ladies offered the pledge
TO man whose name might be familiar to
mary who read this, he said = Nett win do
me no good-I have no power to keep it if I
shonld, there is no hope for me" And when
she further urged him to try, he answered,
g Don't urge me lady, have little honor
left and would not sign that paper when I
know could not keep the pledge. There
was time when might have quit drinking,
but can't now. / know shall be lost for the
Bible says, No drunkard shall inherit the
kingdom of heaven. u Living here among
us in daily expectation Of being lost aud can
nothing be done for you poor menP" said
the lady, and while she wept for him the tears
rolled down his own cheeks, but he answered
"no.o Oh with such witness to the power of
drink right here in our town, will any young
man allow himself to be enslaved, and will
any middle aged men continue to drink /?
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The following pc the of the examiner r. w Peet to the In
Commissioner of the State reference the Pennsylvania Life Com
& 5 81 - 4ssss#
.PoRT OF G. w. PEET.
PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 16, 1


Hon j. H. POSTER Insurance Commissioner Harrisburg
o
which the
thorough examination the Real Estate on collateral
considerable submitted
hardly
mature of
Premium Notes. which their multitude and the boons detail
which claimed allowed this
actually inspected either by myself those assisting
entered pleased be enabled instance there
this duties
The Registers
books OF the respective and found The the Report
SIS
Respectfully submitted
Special Examiner and Aetuay of the Department
THE PENN 1924 LIABuIr1E
COMMISSIONER.
President SAMUEL C. HUEY.
STOKES Second
Acuary, ia Els WEIR MASON. Secretary. AUSTIE,
Director
SAMUEL @. LANDI5,
81 GENERAL AGENT,
- ~ 49, LAMBERTvlLLE ~ j.
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ADVERTISEMENTS
A LUCRATIVE BJJSINESS-

Us We want 500 more first-class Sewing
Machine Agents, and 500 men of energy and
ABILITY to learn the business of Selling Sewing
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tications of the Agent. For Particulars, AL
dress ~
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