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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12
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O YES o YES CITIZENS OF LAMBERT-
VILE AND VICINITY, ATTENTION l am
about to offer you a rare chance to make
money-an opportunity not frequently occur
ring-only once in twelve month This,
gentlemen. as you are aware, is the Great
Yearly Sale of the citys unfortunates, con-
sisting of aged and worn-out men aud women
aud worse than orphaned children. The
adults are either decrepit and feeble, or weak
minded and entirely friendless. Were this
the time and opportunity, could give you
the individual history of each | could tell
you of their early childhood, their promising
youth, tile misforluues of early life. the trials
that appeared to SET in against them; how
they con- inued 10 struggle On against the ad
verse waves fer long years, ill exhausted
broken and spirit less, they were stranded on
the bleak barrens Of human charity. The
children are young-ltle fellows healthy,
playful aud human Such. gentlemen, is the
stock ~e have 20 offer. have nol The tinle
10 pailieulAlize further but had The time,
or ~ere this Tie occasion, ! could give you
life. histories OF these uufortaua'es that would
burn your hearts like fire, and make flowing
fountains of your eyes to cppl them But
desst 1t might not be profitable for the
city. 1t might touch your feelings, and you
misht raise yo,,r bids. in an,ieipation Of b4t-
ter treatment to these f,iendIess ones stop
| had forgotten. haven't told you all,
These people are 10 be keDt-that is all.
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von't nav far. II nays for hsen op,y--tl,a, Is
all Now think we understand each otbpr
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12
LA4nnnrYlLLr, N. j, Nov. 30.

r.. L. JoHNsoN-Dear Sir Your SEA
FOAM has always given me tile utmost salts
chfidren's lair consider IL the hes, slling III
tue market. p. KENNARD. Z
See advertisement. casa
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

Now Jersey has according 10 tbeskfieiai
census, 1,lS0.S92 inhabitants. The naAs
largest population Is that Of Alabama with
1861 24l. North Carolina and Wisconsin
bave not very much higher population. The
former bas 1,z00, 900 souls and the latter L..
St5,3S6 There is not ono Of the old Stat, :
that is advancing in all the elements of pros
perity more than New Jersey Not only Il
her manufacturing interest largely aud IA
creasingy prosperous but the piicB Of her
farm land now being more and more nsed for
market, gardening is steadily on the increase.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

Some new and interesting develoims MS IN
the Morey letter forgery case are said 70 te
soon Forthcoming. Tie country win never
b. satisfied unsilt The villains at tie lsottoui Vt
that crime arc exposed AMI punished.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

--Seneka Balsam, as far as we know, is the
only c"igh remedy that will cure cold with
out constipati'.g the bowels. For sale at
Shanialia's Drug Store, 45 Bridge street,
Laaberlville.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

--If you want tpsget the best sowing ma
chine in the market, try the Light Running
Domestic, for sale by Mrs. M. w. COOLEY
Every machine warranted. Dec. 10.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12
LAMHERryrLLE, N. j.. Nov. 30.

f. L. JonasoS-Dear Sir IL have used
your SEA FoAst in my shop ever since it has
been on the market, aud would not be with-
out it.. GA. SLACK.
See advert isement. q
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

FLouR.-Nice light cakes in two minutes
made from Hecker's Self Raising Buckwheat
aud Grijdle Cake Flour For sale at w. H..
Everelt's Flour Store, At N. Union street.
N Cd IF
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

Rev Morgan Cox died At his residence,
near Sergean,syille. oi,ihe 9Th inst, at the asi
vanced aeenfs about 50 years, He in early
life entered the ministry ofsthe Baptis, church,
aud served several different churches in this
state. until declining years, be purchas,
ed hebome where he. died, and had there
lived forbver q dozen years in retirement,
preaching as supply only at times when &C.
casiun required The funeral services will be
held in The Sandy Ridge church Ia morrow,
Thursday morning, the 18th, at 10i o'cloclx
His renlains will be inferred in the church yard
at that place, where his wife was laid only a
few months since.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

The agency for the celebrated DOMES-
TIC SEWING MACHINE is now at Moore's
Rook Store, where the mschmes may be seen,
and bought on accommodating terms
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

A SuRrRIsE. -An agreeable and pleasant
surprise was given Mr.. John Able, at the resi-
dence Of his sou. Mr. Thomas Able, our ton.
serial artist, on New Years day Sit being the
list anniversary of his birthday,9 by the gen.
erous hearted young men of this place. The
donation consisted of tirst.class pair of calf
skin boots covered with neat pair of rub.
bers, well filled purse and good substantial
cane, upon which to lean during his declining
years. The old gentleman was completely
surprised, and the young gentleman well
pleased This respect for old age is com
'nendable, aud speaks well for all Interested
--Frsnchtoson Independent.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

The Maine Republicans have made first
class selection for. Uuited States Senator in
the person of Eugene Hale.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

SALES OF REAL ESTATE. w S. Riley
reports the following sales made by him as
auctsoneer and AGENT from November LIST,
1880. to January 1st, 1881
Farm Of John Fox, deceased. in Readineton
township. li6 acres. sold 10 Jacob Kentner
for 81. so per acre..
Thomas Dalfymple. Delaware township, to
Wilson Snyder, Z acres, 81 .405
Amos Mcpherson. Raritan township, &c
Jacob Weari, tn acres, $50 per acre
G. Black well. Hopswell stewnship, to r.
Blackwell. 81 acres, $li5 per acre.
R. Van Lieu deceased, East Amwell town
ship, to j W. Voorhees,, 50 acres, $o5.50 per
acre.
Elisha Cool, deceased, Raritan township. to
William volk, lis acres, S6l.l5 per acre.
Jacob Philhower, Ralitan township to R.
Rea, 900 acres, se2.5O per acre.
George Probasco.. Franklin township. to
Eliza Hoae land, 10 acres, $7l per acre. =
II. Whitenack, deceased, East Amwell
township to Widow, l40 acres, $40 per acre
E.P. Eye, Hopewel township, TO Heirs,
1919 acres, $50 per acre.
Asa Low, deceased, Stanton, to David
Kline, 140 acres, $3l.15 per acre.
Jacob Gray, deceased, Raritan township, to
Widow, 100 acres, $6S,25 per acre.
f. Trimmer, deceased, Rartan township,
tc Mrs. schomp, IA acres, $500 per acre.
Mrs Dunham and Mrs. johnson, Raritan
township, to w. Barber, 24U acres, $50 per
acre. $3.50 So M
Number Of acres 1927; total amount,
50 ,26l average per acre, 90 90
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--Sepeka Balsam will certainly do good for
coughs or colds. For sale at Sliamaia's
Drug Store, As Bridge street, Lambertville.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

Ladies' Cloaks, Coats, and Dresses, cut
and made to order at short notice, at Mrs. NJ
w. Cooley's. d6.tf
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

Major E. J. Anderson, one Of the New
Jersey Fish Commissioners, has received 4
letter from Prof Baird, Of the United States
Fish Commission, proposing % send e the
former a hundred thousand eastern salmon
eggs, 10 be Matched aud deposited IN the Del
aware river Orcoursethe offer was accepted.
and HE eggs viii be hatched under tue di-
rectiou 4of the Fish Commissioners of this
State This liberal .le,sls.l i'm Is Ill make win
thnse heretofore seui, 4o0,ouO salmon TO be
deposited il. Tie waters Of ibis State, wbea
ready for distribution this year
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

The devil is around m human siape en-
deavoring by all nanner Of devices III scarrups
our youth. We append an illustration OF ho
way he tries to get into rel,.ious homes IL
csmes from tho Eramih6f and Chronicle.
religious formal, which has been in the habit
Of publishing every week the names and nd
dresses Of the young folks WHO solve its
puzzles, But it SAYS in is issue this week
that III the future 1t will not give the resi-
dence Of the successfhi competitors And
wby2 Let the editor answers lie says !:
= We are sorry 70 lido this, bus having reeeiYed
satisfactory Information that the list is maoa
use of by persons of Infamous character aid
pursuits in the distribution of their fual, IT.
erature, we can take no other mettod IN
tiwart tlleir evil purposes than TO ooit the
resideu ees Of our young friends. - Psaiairid
Tiaes.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

A DOUBLE EXECUTION. Mrs. MeiArloeifef.
convicted with Frank Lammens, Of the nue.
der of her 'husband john bTeieflsefter. TT
West Orange,sN. j., ona October Is5h.als7p.
was hanged at the County Court House in
Newark at 1880 last Thursday morning. She,
was very pale and deeply affaeted, bnt walktd
TO the gallows without assistsnoe, aud met
her fate withnutaconfessi or8nateringsa
word She died IN alont nine lniuutps. her
neck being apparently unbroken..
About thirty persons were present including
officers and jury seIected-by the Court under
a recent law. Allother persons wore exdlud-
eda ssN ~ ., a $50
Lamnlens was brought from his cell at 1890
o'clock. He asked 10 SEQ the jury that chm
.victed him, but they were not presents He
declared his innocence and was led trembling
to the gallows.n At 1t;27 the drop fell and in
fourteen minutes his pulse stopped aud he
was pronounced dead.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

LIST OF LErrgRs REMAINING UNcALLEp
FOR AT THE Posi- OFFICE AT LAMBERTvILLE
HuNTERDoN Co., N. j., FOR 30 DAYS, JAN.
s, 1881:
Mrs S, S Davis.
Jonathan Lambert. 50 rR
William FL. Prior.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

Gently Installed
w. William II. Servis.
S. W.-Edward Shepherd.
J. W.-Joseph Williamson.
Treasurer-Isaac S. Cramer, P. M.
Secretary-O. II. Sproul. P. NJ
Chaplain Rev. O. s. Conkling mo. 56).
S. D.. NJ. Hoppocx, P M.
J. DIG. w overton, p. NJ. 3 as
M. OF CA. j Ransavell, P. NJ, Robert
Keown, p. NJ. E w
Stewards Joshua Primmer, Wesley john
son.
Tyler-Jonathan NJ. Dilts.
BE sure to try Seneka Balsam, the best
25 cent cough aud cold remedy. For sale at
shamalia's Drug Stors, As Bridge street,
Lambertville go. 49,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

A Washington correspondent of tbe New
York Sun says that Congressnen @ lark sand
Smith ofthis states are hardly ever 10 thcil
nlaees
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

The following officers of Orpheus Lodge,
No. 1877, F. & A. NJ, of Stockton, were re-
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

Number Of acres 1927; total amount,
50 ,26l average per acre, 5000.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-12

Mr. c. B. Rosseli, Superintendent of the
Delaware and Raritan Canal has been APP
pointed General Manager Of the 5usqushanna
Coal Company. q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

NO. S8.
General News.

William +. Adams (oliver Opticl is Sol
Smith Russclrs father-in-law.
Messrs. Moody and Sankey will spend
next Sunday in Denver. and the next SUNDAY
in Chicago.
The steamer Kolu. which arrived at Bal
timore, Md, from Bremen, April 10th,
brought 1901 emigrants.
| There is a revival of confidence among the
Commissioners of the Worlds Fair of 1888,
at New York, and now the project is spoken
of as certain TO be carried out
Presiden, Garfield has expressed his in
tention to visit the Knights of Pythias' Fair.
which is TO be held in Baltimore on the 18th
instant.
1t is reported that Col. Fred u. Grant will
resign from the army to take charge of the
rexas Western Narrow Gauge Railroad as
Chief Engineer
Prince Bismarck says that Emile Zola and
other French novclists are responsible for the
running away of his son Herbert with another
mans wife, France seems to be getting even
with Germany.
Rather nice city," said Bret Harte to a
friend in Scotland. as they rode through
anyhow" The friend replied. This is
Glasgow, where YOU have been Consul for
the last two OF three wears"
Miss Julia Bryant, daughter of the late
William Cullen Bryant. has sold her quarter
interest in the New York Evening Post to
Mr.. Parke Goodwin, whose wife, another
daughter of Mr.. Bryant, already owns a SIM
liar share. The other half of the paper is
owned by Mr.. Henderson. the publisher.
The London Times correspondent Mt Chic
telegraphs that he has visited the southeast
ern part of the island of Chic and found
Menita. town of II 900 inhabitants, and the
villages of Manastir, Virinos and Phlatia
masses of ruins. Not single house has es-
capped English and American physicians
are assisting the survivors.
Two Trappist Monks arrived from Angus.
France. at Montreal, April 9Th, and Sunday
they addressed congregation of IL 200 per-
sons in Notre Dame church, on their expul-
sion by the government of France. A fur
tber instalment of Trappists will arrive soon
and take up their residence at Okla, where
they will conduct model college for students
in agriculture.
Joaquin Miller has in press with Jansen.
McClurg & Co.. Chicago. Shadows of
Shasta" a story dealing with Indian life;
and 1.-The Students Dream in which the
author has recorded his philosophical opin-
ions upon themes of contemporary interest.
Still another work from Mr.. Miller's pen
will be THE Danitcs of the Sierras." a re-
visc1 edition of First Families of the Sier-
ras"
At Steubenvlle. Ohio, a few nights ago.
Buffalo Bill. after the evenings performance,
was invited by a gentleman to play poker.
The Honorable Mr.. Cody said lie was mot
familiar with the game" and wbeel-of- fortune
was proposed. In short time Buffalo Will
liam had won all the mans money, amounting
to several hundred dollars. The next morn
ing he was called upon by the mans wife,
who earnestly begged of him to return the
money he had won from her husband He
smiled at the good lady's request and handed
her 500, at the same time advising her TO
keep her husband from gambling.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

The reception given Saturday evening to
the Diplomatic Corps by Secretary and Mrs.
Blaine was a brilliant affair. Though the sea
son is virtually over, this entertainment, in
point Of elegance and number of distin-
guished guests, has hardly been surpassed by
any previous one during the winter. Mrs.
Blaine was assisted by her daughter, Miss
Alice Blaine, and Miss Dodge ('Gail Haml-
tom Her toilet was dress Of black bro
caded satin with sleeves and drapery of ex-
quisite BrusseIls lace. Miss Blaine wore a
silk of cherry color, without train, trimmed
with silk plaitings of the same color, alter
mating with valeucinnes.
Among the guests were Count and Countess
Lewenhaupt. of Sweden; Mr. and Mrs
Yoshida, Aristarchi Bey, Mr.. Won Schlozer.
Minister from Germany, the Mexican Min
ister, Senor dc Zamacona. Mr.. Drummond.
Of the English Legation. Secretary Window,
Secretary Lincoln, and Secretary and Mrs.
MacVeagh, Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite,
Justice and Mrs. Harlan, Colonel John Hay,
and Mr.. Hit, the newly-appointed Assistant
Secretary Of State.
From the Senate were Senator Burnside,
Senator Lamar. Senator and Mrs. HavIey,
and Senator and Mrs. Hill, Of Colorado.
|-zsibwne Correspondence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

Both branches of the Indiana Legislature
| tions to amend the constitution SO as to ena-
| BILE women to vote. and to prohibit the man
| ufacture and sale of intoNicating liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

er, is an out-and- out peace man, is of Quake,
extraction, and always wears a Quaker hat
with a straight-buttoned coat. He wears hi,
hair in the Egyptian or Sphinx style. and he
makes rather a good looking Quaker.
lawyer in Plymouth, Mass. has filed a
ringing of a mill bell at ) o'clock in the
morning, alleging that at Injuries and de.
preciates property and estates, disturbs the
quiet of our homes, and molests us in our en-
votion."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

Reports from Captain Lull of the United
States Navy, lin command of the steam fri
gate Wachusett at Panama. declare that De
Lesseps has several small surveying parties,
composed of French engineers. with native
laborers, at work on different points of the
route. So far no construction work has been
commenced
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

The publishers and Froprietors of Serb
ner's Monthly have decided to change the
title with the next November issue, when a
new volume will begin, to the Century. keep
ing the old name as a second title for one
wear from that date,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

An extra session of the Forty-seventh
Congress is still under discussion, and quite
a pressure is being brought to bear upon the
President for its calling.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

A few towns and cities in the West having
gone democratic this spring, Bourbon organ
points to the fact as an evidence Of the re-
Operative power of the party. The same
logic would prove that the spasmodic leaps
of dead frog while under the influence of a
galvanic battery were signs of recuperation
- T,rbUue
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

The Chicago Times having said that duel
between Voorhees, and Malone would be very
unfair, the former being so large that bull
let could hardly miss him. if at all well
aimed, while the latter is so small that it
would take an expert marksman to hit him.
The indianapolis Journal suggests that the
difficulty could be easily obvated by adopting
many years ago. Let the outline of Mahone's
small body be marked out on Voorhees, large
frame, with the understanding that if the bull
let struck outside of the line it shouldn't
count.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

There is talk now of Alaska gold fields.
and the Washington dispatches say that a
movement of miners toward that region has
already begun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

Harvard College will receive under the
will of Thomas Carlyle. the books he used in
writing the lives of Oliver Cromwell and
Frederick the Great
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13
commenced

Senator Malone writes to Milwaukee
gentleman who sent him letter of approval
next to self-conviction of having done
your duty the appreciation of the trne the
good and the brave is the most gratifying to
the public servant who strives to walk in the
path of right. I am proud to say that this
commendation has been vouchsafed to me
without stint. to my great encouragement to
press on"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

Three white men in Sacramento, Cal. are
the first persons to be fined under a new
California law making opium-smoking a
crime.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue at
Washington is being applied to by manufac-
tures of cigarettes to assist them in securing
reduction of the tax. The point they make
is the rapid increase of the business. Six
years ago nearly all the cigarettes smoked in
this country were imported. Now their pro-
duction is almost entirely Of our own. The
production Of cigarettes in this country in
1879 was 23s. 900, 900, from which revenue
of s4I7,o was derived. The production in
1850 increased to 4Os 900, 900, with revenue
of SIS, 200, and the business will grow larg-
or annually.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13
Railroads ann Steamboats,.
Maine Central Railroad.
Change Of Time.

ON ard after SUNDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1850,
irain- will leave Augusta
For Portland and Boston al 900 A. N. and g57 A.
~, For Portland 81 and 1850 Z. NJ.
For Rockland, 900 A. NJ. and s.57 A. n.
FOR FarmIngton, 9.57 A. NJ.
For Bath 500 A. NJ, g.5. A. NJ. and l55 p. NJ
For Lewiston, go, 9.57 A. NJ, and l.55 and 10 so
T.. NJ.
For Waterville 2.25, 1910 A. NJ, and 3.s4 p. NJ.
For Skowhegan, Belfast, Dexter and Bangor, 3.3i
T. NJ, and rs A. NJ.
Night Pullman Trains each way every night, Sun
1ays led
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13

Since his encounter with Malone, Voorhees,
has come to be known as the Stunted Syca.
more of the Wabash.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13
Dailp krnnftrl journal.

The New York Tribune completed its
fortieth year on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13
TO CRAFTY HIS WIFE,
An interesting Story A Hopeless Case
Cured.-A Good Reason for Happiness.

Statement of Mr.. Washington Moaroe, of Ca,skill.
Greene County, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13
Daily Kennebec Journal

Issued every morning, except Sundays. Itcontain
he latest news by telegraph and mail, gives reports
al Markets and has carefully prepared political and
oal articles, and generous amount OF farming
home and miscellaneous reading with a full conpila
lion of State news.
Terms, 81 per aRnmm in adDance, IS if payment
il moi made within the year. Single copies cents TO
+. had at the bookstores and at this Office.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms Rates
uay be had on application at this Office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-04-13
Henry Wilson's Consistency.
From the Boston Commonwealth.

TTDfll tne bostoU commonwealth.
There was good deal in the character of
Henry Wilson that impellcd public favor. He
was invariably genial and helpful. lie was
particularly taking with young men, whom he
always purposed to notice and consult He
seemed apart from the educated and cultured
classes. who made him feel that he was
deficient in requirements, and hence he drew
to himself those who were similarly deprived.
He had a warm side for temperance and anti
slavery. and never could keep away from
conventions in those interests, particularly
the latter, which he sometimes addressed,
though criticised numerically Immediately
after and never losing his good The
large and growing shoe and leather interest
always had a friendly feeling for him as one Of
themselves, though the shrewdest and hardest
hearted of them thought he was a fool TO give
up his business for politics. (After the de-
feat of 1853 he did essay a little brogand-
making again as a boss workman. but without
conspicuous success He had also a happy
faculty of discerning the real public senti-
ment of the hour, and politicians liked him
because he candidy impaired to them. Of all
sides. his conclusions. II was difficult to
lese sight of such a man-more difficult for
his friends to see him in trouble without
striving to aid him He was constant 10 prin-
ciple. though always willing to conciliate or
| coaesce to win victories. On one occasion
he gave a little party at Young's Hotel. The
table was set with wine glasses. After brief
period there being no indication of the glasses
being filed. one of the guests, who did not
hesitate to ''moisten his clay" whenever op-
rortunity offered, lifted his goblet and said.
srchly: General, why these goblcts. II
nothing is to fill them?' whereupon the
General rose at the head Of the table and said.
with emotion: "Gentlemen, ] suppose these