The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-09-01

Judge Jere Black mas been expressing 10
Philadelphia Press interviewer his candid
opinion of General Garfield's character and
probity, and bis manly and frank avowals do
him credit. In the course Of his remarks he
declared
have no desire to add anything to my
published letter to Blaine. What said then
of him was true and is true. With regard to
the Credit Mobilier transaction, have said.
and always will say, that believe that Gen.
Garfield told me the truth about it. He would
not do anything else. watched the develop
ment of the investigation, and | saw nothing
in that TO alter my opinion. | will tell you,
General Garfield's hands were clean in that
transaction, as he has always kept them.
believe firmly in General Garheld's persona
integrity, and base my judgment upon an IN
innate knowledge Of his private walk and
conversation. intellectually he is its strong
est man, and morally he is the equal of any
man in the party"
The Stapnton Valley Virginian publishes a
statement signed by four leading Democrats
of that place testifying that its report of Wade
Hampton's speech, in which he declared that
the principles now at stake are those for
which Lee and Jackson fought, was correct.
These four men are Archibald G.. Stuart, a
prominent man, leading lawyer and speaker
for Hancock and English II. G. Tinsey, the
A. c. Gordon, an r. r. ", prominent lawyer
and Democratic leader. and Hugh +. Lyle, a
large manufacturer and well-known Demo-
GRAFT We do not suppose that the New York
World, Philadelphia Times or Trenton True
american will ever hear OF this document.
Another remarkable development Is the dec
laration by General Hampton that his alleged
letter of denial published in the Washington
Post was forgery. This case is settled.
THE GOLD FIND.--About two weeks ago
DIR. Cook. the State Gcologist, secured ore
from the Hopewell opening, near Plainfield,
where those interested have announced for
some time that the precious metal abounded,
and had the same assayed at the Rutgers
College laboratory, by the chemist, Edward
Bogardus. No gold was found at all. The
.assayers of the company interested in :" the
mines claim to have found gold in the min
erals taken out of them, and further tests will
be made to discover whether the chemicals
were doctored " to produce this result. The
general belief appears to be that the amount
of gold to be found would not feed family
for any length of time.
The rotten" and corrupt" administra-
tion of President Hayes has lost by defalca-
tions, in the collection and disbursement OF
the revenues, assuming all amounts In
dispute lost, but one third of a cent ON every
s 900. This is unprecedented In the history
of the Government. The defalcations under
Buchanan amounted TO $3.S per 81, 900, 1886
under Pierce, 81 08 under Polk, 1902 under
jackson, $i1.7i under Van Buren,. Under
Lincoln 1t was rs cents, aud under Grant 81
cents. Bat the present faithful and pure adj
ministraton il entitled to the palm OF super.
iority in this respect, and is peerless in all
American history
Tho ,,avt fx,,or,,o. - AZ. ct,ta ,r;li no va
more than the usual amount of patronage,
and win make the following appointments !:
A Secretary of State, Clerk in Chancery,
Clerk of the Supreme Court, Attorney Cen
eral, State Prison Keeper, two Supreme
Court Judges-all very lucrative offices-and
County Judges and District Attorneys.
IF you want to get the best sewing ma
chine in the market, try the Light Running
Domestic, for sale by Mrs. M. w. CooLEY.-
Every machine warranted. Dec. 10.
South Carolina gained only about IS, 1000 in
population from 1850 to 1860, aud about g.
900 between 1860 and 1870 and now she has
the nnblushing effrontery to claim tina; be-
tween 1870 and 1880 she gained 261,53l. Who
can doubt that there is fraud in the census of
that Statep
See Costar's I" advertisement in our paper
Now's the season for all forms OF Insects and
Vermin, and we advise /" Go for EN- ~ A
word also with dealers, and that is, look to it,
that supply is forthcoming, for what every
body needs everybody must have.
The recent sale of farm stock, etc, by ex-
Gov. Newell, at Allentown, preparatory to
that gentleman's departure for Washington
Territory, drew together very large con.
course, 2,000 to 5000 in NUMBER and the
AZ Ire sef.,
The Hon. Edward Mcpherson, in letter
to the New York Tribune, reminds the North
that bin is pending to add twelve Justices
to the Supreme Court, and we do not need to
be told what selections President run by q
Solid South, would make.
The Trenton True american refused to
publish the advertisement of the Working
mems Protective Tariff meeting on Monday
night, on the ground that the Democratic par
ty is opposed to the tariff.
Smith Ely lie long Democrat and prom
inent manufacturer in Vermont, has come out
for Garfield and Arthur, and given $500 to
the Republican campaign fund.
An edge. tool manufacturer of Newark, on
Thursday, shipped 1000 dozen of axes and
hatchets to Australia.
It is feared by many Southerners that Vir-
ginia, North Carolina and Florida will break
away from the Solid South.
General Grant impressed the Denverites as
plain, substantial old farmer with de-
moralized looking suit of clothes on.
Every solid Southern orator, for while at
least, will be careful how he sets his mouth In
motion and goes of and leaves it.
Senator Blaine win make seven speeches in
this State during the campaign.
Garfield.
Every whirling spindle huns protest against
against Hancock and free trade.
:" A tariff for revenue only" would not give
a cent for the protection Of American labor.
Grand Boulevard Hotel,
COR. 59th STREET s. BROADWAY.