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West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
For the WEST JERSEY PIONEER.
A GREENBACK MEETING.
SpRINeTowN. Oct. 10Th 1877

~ p1NoIoWN, OCI, IUCIl, 1910.
MeSsrS. EdatOrs:--Last Wednesday even
ing the citizens of Springtown were ad
dressed by the candidates of the Greenback
County ticket, assisted by the Hon. Samuel
James. According to all accounts it was
scene of great solemnity, it being the burial
of the 'idee, that they-the candidates.
were tainted with the faintest resemblance
of Democracy. Mr.. Geo. W. Reed, the
candidate for Sheriff, claimed that he had
been lifelong Republican. Notwithstand-
ing this fact, he now believed that nothing
that the Republicans have done is right,
but all wrong Now, if when he was a Re-
publican, he helped to put men in office
that passed such odious laws, what assur-
ance have the citizens of Springtown that
he will not help to put men in Office that
Will do the same thing over again. Mr..
Frank Danzenbaker also made his little
speech. He claimed that he aods once rather
Democratic in his political faith, but being
man thathad travelled great deal through
this country lin twenty y-one States), he had
changed his raiment. One single instance
of the abuse of little colored boy had
made Republican of him then and there,
and Democrat he never more could be.
1t appears that small colored boy was
riding colt which threw him. This made
his master angry, and he whipped the boy
numerically. Mr.. Danzenbaker being only
about seventy-fve yards off was an eye-wit-
ness OF the scene and from that time until
the coming up of the Greenback party he
had been Republican. And, now, he
thinks that what is the colored mans inter-
est is his interest for ever and ever. All he
asks of them is to pull off their coats and
and cast their votes for him on election day.
The Hon. Samuel James is such an able
orator, of so world wide fame that the pen
fails to describe him, but would say to the
readers of the PIONEER that to appreciate
him you must hear him. In good elegant
eloquence" he is superior to none. AS the
Greenba ckers are holding weekly meetings
in Springtown the same speakers may ad-
dress the people again, when we hope all
good citizens will not fail to attend S.
(Mr. Danzenbaker forgot to tell the col
ored voters of Sprngtown how strenuously
he tried to turn the colored children out of
Stoe Creek School House few years ago,
merely because they were not fit in his esti-
nation to associate with the whites. EDS. J
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
THE COuRTS.

On Saturday, the case of James K. Land,
indicted for assault upon Mrs. Lippincott,
was finished. The Jury returned verdict
of mot guilty. after brief absence
George Stiles and Thomas Headley were
tired for stealing horse and wagon. The
Jury found both of them guilty.
The case of the State VS.. Rachel Draper
and Mrs. Murray, attracted considerable
attention. Orestes Cook, Esq, acted as
counsel for Rachel, and G.. E. Sheppard,
Esq, for Mrs. Murray. Each woman swore
that she got whipped by the other. The
Jury exonerated Mrs. Murray, but found
Rachel Draper guilty.
! Mr.. Slape, counsel for 0. Delaware, con
victed of arson, asked the Court for a stay
OF Judgment, and argued the case.
Court then adjourned until Monday.
Courts reconvened on Monday morning.
The State VS.. Loper and Lloyd, indicted
for stealing chickens was tried Borh were
found s'guilty'' by the Jury.
Geo. Stout, retracted his plea of tnot
guilty. as to grand larceny, and plead non
DWH contendere.
On Monday afternoon second naturaliza.
tion papers were granted to number of
Italians from Vineland
The case of D. G. Adams, to keep an inn
and tavern at Cedarville, was then called
One of the signers of Mr.. Adams petition
has within one year recommended another
petition in the same Township. On which
| account the license was refused.
| The next case was that of Maskell Ew-
ing, indicted for whipping a boy in his en-
ploy. Plead guilty. Fined one dollar and
cost.
The following sentences were pronounced
Charles Williams, petty larceny, county
Jail 2 months from time of commitment
Abram Smith, petty larceny, months
from time Of commitment in the county Jail.
Edward johnson, Reform school,
Bridget Downey, Industrial school.
Charles Dick, for keeping disorderly
house, months in state prison.
Henry Loper, breaking, entering, and
stealing year in state prison, and there un-
til cost is paid.
Samuel Lloyd, for same offence months
and cost.
Rachel Draper, assault and battery, state
prison year and costs.
Abraham Royal, assaulting officer years
in state prison and cost. ...
Geo. Walker, two indictments, assault
and battery and grand larceny, 2 years in
state prison.
Geo. Stout, grand larceny. years il
state prison.
Geo. Stiles and Thos Headly, grand lar
ceny, state prison years and cost.
just before the adjournment of Court
Messrs. j. J. Reeves, c. E. Sheppard, and
}. Boardman Ogden, made complimentary
speeches in memory of Charles P. Wood.
ruff, deceased, late member of the Cum.
berland County Bar.
Court then adjourned. ....
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

BALLoU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR No
vEMBER.-The November number of this
popular and cheap magazine, the best of its
class in the world, is already issued, and is
a splendid specimen of what may be expect
ed during the Fall and Winter months. 1t
contains such good assortment of nice en-
cravings, excellent stories, poetry, and ad-
ventures, that no one can help being inter-
ested in it; and there are thousands of fam
lilies who are made happy by it's appearance
at their homes. No dull, dry articles are to
be found in Ballou's. All are fresh, bright
aud interesting. The contents of the No
vember number are as follows: ''Our North
American Indians;;" t'The Curse of Carni-
gie;;' "Revery;;" "Eous;' ".Iean Mil
lands Cow" ''Maxims for Married LADIES'"
"When Auumn Turns the Leaves" ''The
Begging Trade in Russia;' Saturday
Night;'' "The Protege;" "Wildwood Mus
ings;;" ''A Brave Girl;'' 'sJessie's Tooth
ache" ''Think before you Speak," s'My
secret;, .'After Many Days. "Recollec-
tions of Other Days. "Lorenzo and Lu-
cien;'' "The Glass Blower Bottled;" "Moun-
tains in the Moon;;" Our Young People s
Story Teller-"My Life's Lesson" "John-
ny's Silver Dollar;" 'Ruthven's Puzzle
Page;;" Editorial Notes." ''The House
keeper" "Curious Matters;'' "Things
Pleasant and Otherwise" ''Our Picture
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lished by Thomes & Talbot, 90 Hawley ST.,
Boston, at $3.50 year, postpaid, and for
sale at all periodical depots in the country.
Now is good time to try sample copy.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
STATE OF THE CROPS.

The crops for September are reported to the
Department of Agriculture as follows: The
yield of oats will probably fully equal that
of 1877, which amounted to over 400, 900, 900
bushels The highest State average, 115,
was in Connecticut, and the lowest rs, in
Texas. In several instances it is noted that
where the wheat crop presents high con-
dition, oats are comparatively poor, and
vice versa. With reference to tobacco, the
general average Of the twelve largest States
is 81 against 80 in August. The Connecti-
cut Valley has had a prosperous season, and
reports large crop of excellent quality
The Chesapeake region, as whole, falls
about s per cent. below average. The
Western tobacco fields all show the results
of unfavorable conditions of growth, espec-
tally in Kentucky, which reports only two
thirds of an average. Of buckwheat re-
ports are numerous of injury from drought.
The condition of the potato crop is very
much below the report of 1877. Forty
eight per cent. of the crop of 1877 was
raised in the New England and Middle
States, which this year will not produce,
from present indications, more than so, ,OOO,-
600 bushels, against $4,000, 900 in 1877. In
the States north of the Ohio and west of
the Mississippi the crop will be about 3d.
600, 900 bushels, or "a per cent of the pro-
duct of those States in 1877 Rye promis
es to be good crop. Barley is reduced by
heavy rains. The sorghum crop is not
equal to that of 1877. The sweet potato
crop will be about of average size. With re-
gard to apples, the New England and Pacific
States, and Texas and Ohio report a full aver
age, and all the others short crop. The
only States reporting full average of peach
es Or above, are Alabama, 10Y; Texas, Ill;
Tennessee, 1874; Ohio, 1O6; Illinois, lis;
Iowa, 117; Kansas, 104; and Nebraska 11S.
The lowest, 25, is in Delaware. An aver
age condition of grapes is reported in
Rhode Island Florida, Delaware, Louisiana.
Texas, and the Pacific States.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

Barbara Hittle lives on the west side of
Racine, Wis. She is woman of wonderful
courage and pluck. On Friday night last,
two strong tramps asked for something to
eat. They came in and nice supper was
given them. After they had finished they
proceeded to take improper liberties with
the hostess. Did she call help. Oh, no.
She merely grasped a large oak club that
was lying near by, and with the first blow
knocked one of the fellows senseless on the
floor, and mauled the other fellow unmerci-
fully until he begged for mercy. Then she
took the one she had knocked senseless and
dragged him out doors and there soused
him with pail of slops.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

Secretary Sherman does not appear to
share Secretary Evarts' sanguine views con-
cerning the dissolution of the Solid South.
He says he is hopeful of Republican ma
jority in the next House, but is less san
guine than some others, because of the pros
pect of an almost unbrozen delegation from
the South. He is more hopeful of Repub-
lican majority in 1880, and thinks the Ohio
election will have considerable effect in that
direction. The pinch of resumption is over:
we have passed beyond the tightest squeeze,
and solid and substantial prosperity is ahead
Of us. The nearer we get to resumption
the stronger will be the Republican party
for it has, with tifiing exceptions, never
faltered on the question, while the Demo-
Gratis are in position on the other side This
will put the Republicans in excellent fl ght-
ing trim for 1880, Mr.. Sherman thinks,
whether they secure the next Congress or
not. If the Democrats get the Congress,
he expects to see the Republicans profit as
usual by their blunders, but still he thinks
every effort should be made to secure Re-
publican majority.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
OUR SHERIFF CANDIDATE.

Certain individuals in this county of the
Gleenback persuasion, and some others are
diligently at work trying to create an i'm
preston that David Mcbride, the Republi-
can candidate for Sheriff, is a chronic office
seeker. Such a charge is false in every
particular. The only public position ever
held by Mr.. Mcbride is that of chosen
Freehoider, and to that office he has been
repeatedly elected by large majorities.
Never to our knowledge, and we have
known Mr.. Mcbride for years, did he seek
the office. On the contrary he has always
been willing to give way for other men.
The greatest fault with Mr.. Mcbride is his
unobtrusive manner. 1t is true that he has
been mentioned several times asa candidate
for the Republican nomination for Sheriff,
but what of that. Had he worked for the
nomination as many others have done, he
would have been Sheriff three years ago.
But, rather than force himself upon the
party as candidate, he refused to intrigue
for the nomination, and for that reason lost
it. AS it was, without effort on his part,
he came within two votes of being the Re
publican candidate at the Convention which
was held in 1875.
Mr.. Mcbride was nominated by the Repub-
licans Of Cumberland County because they
believed him to be proper man for a can
didate, and the unanjmity of that nomina
tion will go long way toward his election.
As business man; as a citizen; as Re
publican, his record is above reproach.
No man who claims to be Republican
should refuse to assist him at the polls.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
GEO M RORESON

When the Republicans in Convention at
Woodbury. nominated Hon. Geo. M. Robe
son for Congress, they re-echoed the senti
ments of the Republican party of the First
District Mr.. Robson is fit man for the
office, both by reason of his great ability,
and the long experience that he has had in
public affairs. AS member of Gen.
Grants Cabinet he displayed extraordinary
executive ability, and upon his arm the
great soldier President was wont to lean in
the trying times of his administration. Mr..
Robson has been abused without stint, but
with all their bitterness of effort his enc
mics have never been able to prove an iota
of dishonesty in his public or private life.
The only fault they can find with Geo. NJ.
Robson is that he employed too many men
in the navy-yards and workshops of the
nation If it was a crime to furnish the
laboring men of the country employment at
remunerative wages, then was Geo. NJ.
Robson guilty. But, it was not crime; it
was a blessing, and the workingmen of this
district will so view it when they go to vote.
AS a friend of labor and of the people,
Geo. NJ Robson is entitled to, and will re-
ceive the vote of every true Republican.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

The curious claim is made that the Presi.
DENTAL chances of Hendricks have been
improved by the October elections. 1t is
argued that Thurman's overthrow will belr
him, and that Tilden's ruin will give Tam
many a free field to help him in New York.
This is superficial view of the situation
The Ohio result means that no soft-money
man will be the candidate of either party il
1880. 1t is, therefore, as fatal to Hendricks
as Thurman. AS for the aid of TammaW
when the November elections are over it is
doubtful if Tammany will feel like aiding
anybody for some time to come.-N \
Tribune.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

"Cheap money; fiat money" is the cry of
the demagogue. ''Cheap money" is the cry
of the intriguing capitalist, the harvest of
the Shylock, and the ruin of the laboror.-
As paper money cheapens gold advances,
and with it all the prices of the necessares
of life-shelter, food, and raiment-but not
the wages of labor! Hence the possessor of
gold-the capitalist employing labor or in
vestipg in the products of the farm-buys
with his gold cheap money-''fi fiat money!
"irredeemable rags"-at fifty cents on the
dollar, and even less, with which he pays
dollar for dollar for the labor of the me.
chanic and the produce of the farm! Thus
"cheap money" enables the willy capitalist
to rob both the mechanic and farmer-the
mechanic of one-half of the profits of his
labor and the farmer of his cattle and grain!
The cheaper the money the greater the prof
it's of capital and less the rewards Of labor!
Hence the cry of scheap money"-"fiat
money''-simply means the robbery and
ruin Of labor.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

The following are the candidates for Mel
bers of Congress in the several Districts
this State as far as heard from. It is a ra
assortment from which to make selectio
and it is probable several more will be add
before the list is complete.
First District
Republican-George NJ. Robeson.
Democratic-Nathan T. Stratton.
Observation-Disclosures G. Grosscup.
Second District
Republican,. Howard Pugh.
mocratic-Hezekiah B. Smith.
reenback-Hezekiah B. Smith.
Temperament. A. Baker.
Third District
Republican-Amos Clark, Jr.
Democratic-Miles Ross.
Greenback-Wash ashington L. Hope.
Fourth District
epublican-Frederick A. Potts.
Democratic-Alvah A. Clark.
Greenback-Dr. G. H. Larson,
Fifth District
epublican-Charles II. Voorhis.
emocratic-Thomas W. Demarest.
Greenback-E. E. Potter.
Temperance-Augustus W. Cutler.
Sixth District
Republican-John L. Blake.
Democratic-Andrew Albright.
Greenback-F. G. Bliss.
Seventh District
Republican-Lewis A. Brigham.
Democratic-Patrick Fl. Laverty.
Greenback-J. y. Winant.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
Sherim's Sale.
RY virtue of writ of ieri facias, to me directed
" issued out OF the Cumberland Circuit Court i
Equity, will be exposed to sale at Public Vendue

PY virtue of writ of fieri facias to me directed
ID issued out Of the Cumberland Circuit Court in
Equity will be exposed to sale at Public Vendue on
Saturday, the 10Th day of Nov, 1878,
Between the hours of Y and O'Clock, to wit: at
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day. at C. O. Da-
vif Hotel, in the City of BridgetOn in the County
OF Cumberland, n. j.
All the following described tract or parcel of
land and premises. situate lying and being in the
township OF Fairfield, in the county of Cumber-
land and State of New Jersey, being on the North
side OF Cedar Creek, and bounded as follows:
Beginning at stone in the public road, and also
a corner OF land belonging TO the heirs of Lemuel
Lawrence, deceased; thence South forty-eight and
one-half degrees West Seventy-two links to stone
for corner also corner of other lot thence South
forty-one degrees East, four chains to Cedar Creek
thence up said Creek to a corner of the aforesaid
heirs thence North forty one degrees West. three
chains and seventy four links to the place of begin
ming containing one-quarter of an acre of land be
the same more or less which lot of land Eli Earl
bought OF Columbus Ogden and wife by deed dated
March 2Sth 1855.
Seized as the property of Columbus Ogden and
wife, ct al, defendants, and taken in execution at
the suit of Thomas U. Harris and John S. Mitch
ell, aSSigneeS of Il. d. Bateman, complainant and
to be sold by
CHARLES G. HAMPTON Sheriff.
j. 5. MITCHELL, SolrS. oct Its
(PrS. fee, $6,54)
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
ABOUT LADIES' COATS.

We have now in store, nearly two hundred
Ladies' and Children's Coats, made from
the best and most fashionable materials,
very stylish in shape and beautifully trim
med. These are not the goods usually sold
by storekeepers only half made without
shape or style but were made by the best
makers known in the business, and for fine
city retail trade, at less price than you car
buy the cloth and make them, we can fiji
any size person, tall, short or stout. Don't
buy coat until you inspect our stock. s.
E. McGEAR & BRO, Popular Dry Goods.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

Many years ago, in the time of Daniel
Boone, Year of Grace, 1892, savages threat
ened Boards Station in the State of Ken
'tucky, becoming so warlike that the whites
fled and took refuge under a rock that hung
pendant from Stuart Creek cliff Beneath
that rock, while the wind whistled, William
Heavenhill was born. Last week the same
person limped in a sort Of pilgrimage to the
rock, and while he was resting near by, the
rock fell, having broken from it's bed. From
the shock the old man died.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
THE NEXT SURROGATE.

Mr.. Samuel Steinmetz, the Republican
candidate for Surrogate, is winning hosts
of friends wherever he goes. In Millville
where he is best known, he will receive a
handsome majority, over the Greenback and
Democratic candidates. Mr.. Steinmetz is a
whole-souled gentleman. His qualifications
for the office are good, and he will make a
Surrogate of whom every citizen will be
proud. Give him your solid vote, Repub-
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

A New London, Conn, dispatch says: 1t
has transpired that Wesley w. Bishop, of
Norwich, charged with poisoning his wife,
Harriet Bishop, and Charles M. Cobb, Jr.,
has made confession duplicating Kate NJ.
Cobb, his paramour, in the guilt. Bishop
confesses criminal intimacy with Mrs Cobb,
the procuring Of poison for Mrs. Cobb, with
which to destroy the life of ber husband,
and his knowledge that she administered it.
He denies that he poisoned Mrs. Bishop,
and imputes the crime to the woman. The
whole makes terrible page in the annals
of crime
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, having had
placed in his hands by East India missionary the
mula of simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and
permanent for consumption bronchitis, catarrh
asthma, and all throat and lung affections also positive
and radical for debility and all nervous
complaints, after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases. has felt his duty make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuatcd by this mo-
tive, and desire to relieve human suffering, will send
free of charge to all who desire it. this recipe, with full
directions for preparing and usng in German French or
English Sent by mail by addressing with stamp nam
ing this paper w w. Sherar I49 Powers Block Roch
ester, New York oct To-.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

Louis Hopson killed himself, in Washing
ton, because girl whom he loved would
not marry him; but he seems to have died
with more revengefulness than love in his
heart, for he left note to her in which he
said: ''Before this reaches you l shall be q
corpse. In one hour my soul will be suffering
the torments of the damned, and it was you
who drowned me-" This has had the de-
sired effect, for the nearly demented CIR
accuses herself of murder.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

The Deckertown Independent states that
General Kilpatrick's farmer, Hungarian,
named Myers, has fallen heir to $4,000;
that draft for $1,000 had been forwarded
to him for immediate expenses, and that he
has sailed for Europe to obtain the money,
with the intention Of returning and settling
on the Fitzpatrick farm.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

The Republicans of Salem County have
nominated Hon. Quinton Keasbey for State
Senator Mr.. Keasbey is one of the best
men in that county. He has been three
years in. the House of Assembly, in which
position he made an efficient, capable legis-
lator. If the people of Salem County de-
sire an honest representative, they will send
Mr.. Keasbey to the Senate by large ma
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

The report made current by the Vineland
f,adependeat and other Journals that Hon.
Geo. M. Robson is a drinking man, is un-
true. Mr.. RObeson is a temperate man
mentally and morally, and those who give
currency TO such reports, misrepresent and
vilify him for the sole purpose of making
political capital.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

They give a practical turn to their con-
tests over in California On the 7th instant
a sheep-shearing match was held at French
Camp, near Stockton, between George
Cruthers and Thomas King, the purse being
$1,000. The contest was to see who could
shear one hundred Spanish merinoes in the
shortest time. King won, but it took him
from sun to sun to do it.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17
THAT GUANO BUSINESS.

Appended is a letter received by D. p.
Mulford & Son, dealers in fertilizers, Dec.
31st, 1877, while Mr.. Danzenbaker was at
tempting to force them into compromise
money similar to that secured from Samuel
Applegit, Esq. We know not whether this
is a production of Mr. Danzenbaker's, but
certainly the writing compares with some of
his that we have seen. If this anonymous
contribution belongs to him, he is totally
unfit to represent an Intelligent constituency
in any public capacity
BRIDGToN December 81. 1877.
Mr. Da0id MNLford an SUM- as afriend
Would rite to let you now Wat the Farm
ers are talking about backing Mr. Danzen-
baker in Carrying that SCOT on he has had
that guano Analised for have sen the anal
isis Cook Ses that the farmers hasent any
more spunk than be cheeted that way there
there haint mutch Pity for the analiss is al
most one half adulterated for if the suite
commences now moving wen or were it will
end for don't want to interfAr but there is
good deel talk going about Sturday herd
men say that they ware glat that here was
men nutf spunk an huff to push it throu for
it is hi time there was some thing Done.
1ourS respectfully.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

With nearly 500, 600 in legal tenders
in actual control of the Treasury, and with
coin reserve Of over $17e, 900, 900, it must
be plain to every candid mind that, without
any further preparation whatever, the Gov
ernment can fulfil it's obligations and re-
deem it's outstanding demand notes on and
after January 1st next.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-10-17

In Athens, Georgia, negro was recently
choked white in the face by swallowing a
''Silver nickel" Aphysician relieved him.
Shortly afterwards the negro was again
found to be choking with the same coin.
When once more relieved he said that ne
gress had bewtched him and that he was
trying to swallow the nickel that the spell
might be broken.