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STOCKTON, N. J., June 27, 1877
CLARK PrnRsoN, P. NJ.

STOCKTON, N. j., June 81. 1878.
Mr.. EDITOR :--Sir-0ur village people
were somewhat amused to day, with q. very
betty trial going on before our Chief Justice.
Just before two O'Clock P. NJ, we noticed
quite crowd vending their way toward the
court house, and, as is the usual custom in all
our smaller cities, when we see a few persons
going toward certain point, We all strike
out for the same point thinking there is going
to be a fight, horse race or some other in
nocent amusement of the kind. So of course
we all followed the crowd to-day but on reach-
ing the court room, we found a motley crowd
assembled something similar to the Potter
committee, with the exception of Mrs. jerks.
The judge took his seat and demanded order
and every hat came off at one stroke Of the
gavel, and there sat the two contestants eying
one another across the table, brstles up and
just ready to jump for each other. The mat
ter of difference in the issue joined was
originally one dollar and twenty cents, but
after various offers to compromise it simmer
ed down to twenty, but no settlement could
be effected, so at it they went, the district at
fear there might be some trouble aud the
court not knowing herself, the sergeant-at-
arms was provided with large putty knife,
with orders to cut right and left if anything
serious occurred. But it SO happened that ev-
erything went off fine with the exception of
some law and considerable jaw, especially the
latter, both parties pitching in lively and
swearing almost in every particular, to the
opposite of each other, but after considerable
sharpshooting on the part of witnesses, the
lawyers commenced pleading and the defence
having the first speech, took the floor and
made an able address, arguing the case on its
merits and making some very good hits and
we supposed 1t could not be upset, but when
the old district attorney went into it and be-
gan to expound law we just saw where the
weak points were. When the old veteran a.
rose you could have heard pin drop his voice
being very low as he addressed the court and
jury, but gradually his voice got to high
pitch and he struck right and left, every pin
in the alley going down at every pop and
bringing down the house occasionally when he
made ringer on his opponent, but he subsid-
ed at last and the court after referring the ju-
ry to some sections of law and calling up the
constable, cussed him aud sent the jury out,
who returned in few minutes with no cause,
got their fees and took drink and went home,
the crer declaring the court adjourned and
the prisoner discharged. j. n. 0.
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FA CTS roR rAxPAYERs.

Stockton, N. j., July Sth, 1878.
Mr.. EDITOR We wish to state few facts
in your paper for the people of Hunterdon and
Mercer counties to look over.
A committee composed of three freeholders
from each of the above named counties, adver-
tised to meet at Woodsyille, Mercer county,
on Saturday, July 9th, to receive proposals
for the erection of a bridge across Stony
Brook, on the line of the two counties, and
we supposed, according to the notice, compe-
tition was wanted by said committee in maxi
ing bids for the job but we are compelled to
say that there was nothing fair about it, and
the contract was not let to the lowest bidders
In the first place the committee advertised
to receive bids until two o'clock, p. NJ, but
the most of them did not get there until the
time was up; they then received bids until
very near three o'clock. Perhaps the cause
of this was owing to the man that was to have
the job, regardless of cost, who had not his
figures made out. There was some ten or fifteen
bids and we were the lowest by forty cents per
cubic yard, and the contrcct was not awarded
to us.
Now we wish to know what right COM
mittee of freeholders, elected by the people
and having charge of the finances of the ooun-
ties which they represent, and appropiating the
peoples money, have to do such thing Our
bid was $685. per cubic yard, which was the
lowest bid, and the one above us $7,25, and
yet the contract was awarded at the latter
rate. In order to blind us as to the intent of
said committee they called us in and inquired
if we had tools to do the work, and if we
could give the necessary security, which we
could do. We offered to give good security
finish the job according to specifications and
not ask for cent of money until the whole
job was completed; and yet the committee
was not satisfied to let us have it. One of the
committee lives in our own neighborhood and
knows we could give all the security that was
needed, and that We understand our business,
and yet never raised his voice in our behalf.
We contend that party putting in the low
est bid and giving the required security, is
all that is required in such cases, and it is
none of the committees business where they
get the necessary implements to do the work
with, so that 10 is done in proper manner
and we contend that it disgrace to any set
of men elected by the people and supposed to
be honorable, to act in this way
JAMES SILLEY & Co.
mn f,rp Tim Low nc no
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tBY AUTHORITY
IN ORDINANCE

Entitled An orduanee 70 repeal ordinance entt-
led An ordinance to provide for the readjusment Of
the grade Of certain streets and their improvement.
passed September g. 1875 and the supplement- to the
ordinance entitled An ordinance to provide for the
REIMBURSEMENT Of the grade Of certain streets and their
Improvement" passed April H. 1877.
The Inhabitants Of ne cay Of Lantbertcfis 10 ordaii -
SEC /. That the ordinance entitled An ordinance to
provide for the rcadustment OF the grade of certain
streets and their improvement passed September G.
1875 and the supplement- thereto passed April 49, 1877
be and the same Is hereby repealed.
SEC 2. That this ordinance shall take effect iInInedi-
ately after its publication according 10 law.
Passed June &c, 1875 esfslf
JAMES BIRD, President Of Council
Attest BENZ. II. JOINER, City CLERK
July 80, 1878, 2t--P, Is fees S2.25.
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CAPTuRE.-On Saturday evening last, Hen-
derson Wood was captured at his home In
Solebury, about two miles from New Hope,
and safely breught to New Hope and lodged
in the Town Halluntil Sunday morning, when
be was given hearing before the Justice of
the Peace, and the ev lence being sufficient,
he was taken to the Jail at Doylestown. 1t
will be remembered that he is the fellow who
had committed several robberies at different
points in Bucks Co., until suspicion rested on
him, when warrant for his arrest and search
was made out, and they proceeded to the
house and arrested him, and while they were
searching the house he escaped by leaping
from window. 1t was found out that he
had visited his family at different times since
his arrest and escape, by his boasting that no
six men could arrest him, as he was armed
and prepared for any emergency a watch
was kept on the house, and he was seen to
enter on Friday night; watch was kept on
the house until Saturday afternoon, when the
arrest was made. When arrested he was arm
ed with two revolvers and a musket. At the
hearing he pleaded guilty to all the charges
preferred against him to stealing a horse and
wagon at Carversville to taking flour from
a mill at the same place and to the robbery
of the store at Lumbervile.
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Cheap Goods !:

Ou0dp dOOQS
Hemp Carpets, at &c.,, zoe. and rs.
Stair Carpets, at 1856. 25c. and Bic.
Cottage Carpets, at zoe. and 25c.
Rag Carpets, at Size, doc and SOC.
Ingram Carpets, at 25c., SIC. and 37Ic.
Brussels Carpets, at 75c., 97Ic. and 81.
Canton Mattings, at 1Sc., 25c. and Bic.
Floor Oil Cloths, at 25c., Sic. and SIZE.
Black Silks, at Zoe, &c. and $l.00.
Fancy Stripe Silks, at Soc, Csc. and 75c.
Solid Colored Fancy Silks, at 75c., 87tc,
and 81.
Seaside Dress Goods, at CSC, Bic. and 375c.
Plain Black and Solid Colored Alpacas, at
l24c.
Mottled, Plain and Plaid Dress Goods, at
&c, &c., 10c. and l24c.
Cassimeres for mems and boys wear, at
Csc, 31c., &c. and soc.
Linen and Cottonade Pant Stuffs, at 12Jc
&c.,, 18c. and 25.
Calicoes and Printed Cambrics, at 4c., 4ic.,
&C., &c, &c. and Sc.
Yard Wide Bleached and Unbleached Mus
Inns, &C., &C. &C., &c., DC. and 10c.
Mems Half hose, at &c, &c., 10c and t24c.
per pair.
Women's White and Colored Hose, at 64c.,
&c., 10c. and 124c. per pair
Summer Merino Underwear at 18c., 25co
3ic., 373c and 80.
Lsle Thread Gloves, one and two buttons,
at 125c- 15c., 1Sc. and 25c.
Summer Shawls, at 81 90, 81 .25, $l.50 and
$500.
White Piques and Marseilles, at &c, &C..
10c. and 124c
Plain White, Plaid and Striped Nainsooks,
Swiss, Jacopet, Victoria, Null and Cambria
Muslins, at i24c. loo, 1sc. and 25c.
Bleached Table Linens, at 25c., 2Sc., Sic.
and 37lc.
Counterpanes, at Csc, 75c., s7Bc., $500
$1.25 and $3.50.
Fine Dress Goods, at 25c., CSC, 3fc. and
371c.
Black Grenadine Dress Goods, at t2tc. l5c.,
Il viii pay you to inspect the variety Of
goods above described.
Ar II. G. ScUDDERs,
No. IS Greene Street, ~
Trenton, N. j.
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As the perfection of entirety depends upon
the perfection of mnute, so no one can hope
for robust health of the entire system if the
blood should become in the least impure. Its
standard of purity is best maintained by the
use of Dir. Balls Blood Mixture
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Office of the National Watch Co., !
Chicago, Jan, 18th, '7S.

Publishers Blade, Toledo, Ohio GENTLEMEN
Replying to your inquiries concerning the
watches ordered of us, by you, permit me to
say the same are key-winding, manufactured
expressly for you, contain seven jewels, en-
graved SUNSHINE" regulated before deliv-
cry, put up in warranted silver hunting cases,
and each is accompanied by one of our guar
antee medals in fact we make no move
ments which are not guaranteed. Yours Re-
spectfully, I. W. BAXTER, Manager.
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USE DR.. VAN DYKES SULPHUR SoAP.-
The Leading External Specific for Disease of
the Skin and beautifier of the Complexion !;
for the Bath, Toilet and Nursery is recon-
mended by Physicians. Sold by Druggists.
Price % Cents box, 3 cakes 60 cents.
+. S. WEBSTER, Prop,
July TO- '7S. so N. Fifth ST., Phila 'da.
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Summer Undershirts good for 23c. best
white dress shirts for $1.00 white Lawn
neekties 35c per doz. calico neckties sic. per
doz. good wool hats 45c. good fur hats
81 80, worth $500. l.. TOBIAS & Co. If
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The goods we are closing out are no old
trash, but are fresh goods. Nor do we adver-
tise as we do, merely to attract attention.
That zoe mean business we will convince any
one who favors us with call.
je. 90, If. L. TOBIAS & Co.
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l.. S. Hyer of the Railway Democrat.is talk
ed of for Congress in his District, and James
S. Yard of the Monmouth Democrat is among
the list OF Senatorial candidates for his coun-
ty. If we must have Democrats at all
them's +" the kind we prefer West Jersey
Press
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Our readers will find an offer of unusual
attractiveness in our advertising columns, by
which reliable Elgin Watch, and copies of
THE RECoRD and TOLEDO BLADE for one
year can be secured for $11.95. The usual re-
tail price of the watch is $l6. Read the fol-
low;n0
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For TIE RECORD,
THE FRENCHToHN CoNFLAGRATIoN.

THE ERENCHTOHN COHbL1GhdTION ON.
The calamity which befell our near neigh
bors, offers lessons of caution and demon
strates the necessity of discipline and thought,
to give efficiency and promptness of action.
The telegraph notified the vigilant night
officer at the rail road station A. G. Davis,
Esq, was notified, and he informed Chief
Engineer Clarke.
Mr. Clarke reused his neighbor, a member of
the fire department. FASTENED to confer with
Mr.. A. G. Davis, and they quickly agreed upon
plan of action.
Mr. Davis prepared the transportation ia
cilites, Mr.. Clarke attended to the fire depart
ment and but with very little delay to either
party they met upon the platform and within
ninety minutes after the receipt of the tele-
gram asking for aid, the train with steamer
and selected force was rendering important
aid and relieving an exhausted community of
much anxiety.
Chief Clarke selected only few of the fire
brigade to go with him. In so doing and with
out an alarm there was q necessity if a
general alarm had been sounded there would
have been such a turn out of the alert and
ever-prompt members of the fire companies that
it would have been unpleasant to refuse their
kindly proffered services, there not being ia
cilities to take large force.
1t was wise not to sound general alarm,
as the usual curious and ineffective crowd, and
especially the Ladies'" would have felt
grieved and hurt if they had not been taken
to the scene of the confagration, to be in the
way and pass useless remarks.
The events as they have occurred, demon
strate the necessity and the Importance of the
city authorities having the modern facilities
of quick transmission of orders.
Chief Clarke, to use the common expression,
nearly run his legs off, " and greatly exhaust
ed himself in going from member to member,
taking those only who were the nearest and
most available
If proper wires were in use, as has been ask
or the telephone would have given forty-five
minutes of valuable time to the citizens of
Frenchtown wherein their property was GO
| ing to destruction.
The same causes may apply to any of our
citizens and we know not how soon, and the
city authorities should not consider thier fire
department as coming up to the requirements
of the day, until the telegraph, telephone, or
some similar improvement for quick trans.
mission of messages reaches from the Rubber
Mills on the South to the Alexsauken on the
North. with diverging side lines to every inn
portant establishment, and concentrating in
one central office, to be designated and estab-
lished by order of Council.
HILL's DINING Rooms The most conve-
nient and attractive place in Trenton for din
ner or lunch is Hills Dining Rooms No. If
Greene street, five doors above State. Cen
trally located and carefully managed, it has
for years been a favorite place of resort witt
both ladies and gentlemen. Weddings and
parties furnished with salads, oysters, char
lottes jellies creams, ices, cakes &c. Orders
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Lansoestvsue. N: il. July 10, 1878

aS- 1t is the privilege Of Executors, Administrators
Guardians DC, having charge the settlement of Es-
tates before the Surrogate the legal notice re-
ating thereto printed in THE RECORD Our friends act
ing Id any of the above POSITIONS should bear this in
mind and request the Surrogate send the notices to
this Office.
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Country dealers will find it to their adj
vantage to cali and inspect our clothing, which
we are closing out for cash. Liberal reduc-
tions made to the trader. L. TOBIAS & Co.
June 26. If
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HAND INJuRED.--On the morning of the
" Fourth " of July, Thomas Beatty, while
handling revolver, accidentally sent ball
crashing through his hand the bah entering
the palm and coming out at the back of his
hand making an ugly wound. He had the
hand dressed and tits doing well.
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LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING UNcALLED
FoRl AT THE LAMBERTvILIE, IN. J.) Posi-
OFFICE, FOR 50 DAYS, July s, 1878:
James Taylor
James Ackers.
William L. Julior.
CLARE PIERsoN, p. M.
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pTNWN Beauti 'ui Concert Grand Pianos ADAM
AhN v price $500 only 1925. superb SAAOh Al
Grand Square Pianos price 81 100 only s255, Elegant
upright pianos price $500 only Sl55 New Style Up
right Pianos Sli2.bO. Organs S35. Organs Il stops
$500 Church Organ Ii stops price $3.50 only Si5.
COME and see me al home If am not as represented r.
II. Fare paid both ways and Piano Organ given nee.
Large Hist, Newspaper with much Indignation about
cost of Pianos q Organs sent free, Please address
DANIEL. r. BEATTY, Washington, j.
July 3d.-1w.
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The closing scenes of the late session of
Congress were not creditable to its members,
to the Democratic party nor to the nation
Twenty members of the highest representa-
tive body of the American people drunk at
the most important period of their duties, is
not pleasing sight to contemplate nor
spectacle to become hilarious over.-Lancaster
Iatelligencer, Dem.
We hope that every one that was drunk,
will be left at home in the future. Give us
sober, level headed men, for public stations
Hanterdon Democrat.
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+. IF you don't believe we mean what we
say come and inspect our.stock and prices
The stock of clothing We have on hand mast
be closed out by September LIST, even. if we
must make sacrifice. Il. Tobias s. Co., cor.
Union and Bridge SITS, under the Beacon "
office. lie. 26. If.
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We have a large assortment of straw
hats still on hand which we do not wish to
carry over. Our $1.50 bats have therefore
been reduced to $1.05, $1.25 hats to 95c.,
$lOO hats to 9oc., 7Jc hats to 55c.
lie. 26, t.f L. TOBIAS & Co.
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NOTICE,

A III persons are forbid entering the house of the
IA Fleet Wing Hook and Ladder Company and ring
ing the bell or running out the apparatus unless
thorized to do so BY actual member o the company
Persons so offending will be held Responsibility and be
dealt with according g law, Iheme Qf all contribute.
ing members having expired those wishing to renew
heir membership can make application any regular
meeting.
c. H. VIVIAN SILVER
STEPHEN Hull. Foreman
May 18th, 1878.
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t:{I[;;]H'!1g|IIa lIH|gg['S'I][!N

By r. S. Arthur Is the most powerful and convincing
temperance work written. Describes the work of
Murphy, Reynolds 1nebriae hsyums, Prohibition, etc.
IL just the book TO the young reclaim the errng
enlighten the po5ple. Fathers Merchants, Manulac-
turers should buy It for their young men,. believe
IL will be payer in the right direction. Henry A..
Reynolds II is Just tho book for the times Hon
VIM r. Dodge. Your admirable work is all right
Hon. Neal Dow. rs closed the book. thanked God
and took eourage"Alrs H. Leayitt, Treas w. C. r u.
Agents report 10 TO 100 copies per week Such
proves its worth. Male and female agents wanted
Philadelphia June t9-4w.
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-05

What u blessing to household is a
merry, cheerful woman--one whose spir-
its are not affected by wet days, or little
disappointments, or whose milk of human
kindness does not sour in the sunshine Of
prosperity. Such woman in the dark
est hours brightens the house like little
piece Of sunshiny weather. The mag
netism Of her smiles and electrical bright
mess of her looks and movements infect
every one. The children 20 to school
with q sense Of something great to be
achieved; her husband goes into the
world in conqueror's spirit. No mat.
tor how people annoy and worry him al
day, far of her presence shines, and he
whispers to himself, "At home l shall
find rest" So day by day she literally
rcnews his strength and energy and il
| you know y man with a bcaming face, q
kind heart, and prosperous business, in
ninc cases out Of ten You will find no hat
! wife Of this kind
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her" replied the deliverer, and then bent
all his cnergies-to getting safely back u
hnd. w ~
This accomplished, he delivered Aida
into the hands of sympathixing women
and second time attempted the danger.
GUS passage. ,t1F
Providence once more crowned his
efforts, and he reached the pier in safety
when the keeper, in whom all affection
seemed dead, tried at once to enter into
the boat. }EsE n
"Yow wife FIRST !" cried Paul, lifting
an oar, and half tempted to strike the
cowardly wretch, who stepped back in
despair.
As the boat departed, the toll-keeper
feared that the young man would leave
him to his fate, and he knew he deserved
nothing better at his hands, SO he cried
out in anguish: ~
eff you return for me, Paul, Aida shall
be yours with my blessing"
No answer was heard in return, and
the poor wretch feared his last chance
was gone.
Once more the little ark, with its
precious human freight, approached the
shore, and Aida olasped her mother in
her arms
Thereafter | live only for you, Paul! "
exclaimed the grateful girl, as the youth
stood moment to breathe, before again
breasting the torrent. One kiss on her
far cheek sealed the contract, and he was
OFT for the third time on his GRAND of
mercy.
The poor keeper on the pier could
hardly believe his senses, as he saw Paul
return, and completely humbled, he silently
took his seat in the little boat. They
had not yet reached the shore when the
pier on which the house hadstood, tottered
and fell into the boiling whirlpool but
the frail boat providentially reached land
in safety, and the father was restored to
his wife and daughter.
Prayers and thanks were poured out
upon the head Of the brave deliverer.
Count Rudolph fastened to offer his purse
Of gold, which was refused with dignity.
1.-THE hazard Of my life cannot be pur-
chased he exclaimed; sand charity I
do not need besides, l am more than re-
paid for all my efforts in thus gaining the
desire of my heart" - g
The Count looked slightly envious, but,
determined on generosity, he bestowed
his purse Of gold upon the poor toll-keeper
whose all had been swallowed up in the
tumult of waters.
Soon aferward, Paul Weimer led his
bride to the altar, and the old haunts
knew him no more; the channels had rest
on the mountains, but lie exhausted him.
self upon the enemies Of his vines, and
it soon came to be known that in an the
province there was not a Inorc 1vurisliug
vineyard than Paul Weimers. So neither
Aida nor her parents had cause to regret
the Dcstowal of her hand upon her brave
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Po.) Herald
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A DISCOURAGED MoTHER.-Many a
discouraged mother folds her tired hands
at night, and feels as if she had, after
all, done nothing, although she has not
spent an idle moment since she rose. Is
it nothing that your helpless little chill
dren have had some ono to come to with
all their childish joys and griefs? Is it
nothing that your husband feels safe
when he is away at his business, because
your graceful hand directs everything at
home? Is it nothing when his business
is over that he has the blessed refuge Of
home, which you have done your best
to brighten and refine? Oh, weary and
faithful mother you little know your
power when you say, II have done
nothing" There is book in which q
tairer record than this is written over
against your name.