The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-01-25
RIYG0ES LETTER.

4th concerning The people of Ringoes, and tie
lack of enterprise they exhibit "Zeb Z must
heve either forgotten the many times be has
written in the past items concerning matters
bordering npon this subject, or else was in
want of news to fill his column, aud therefore
thought he might make soaring comment
upon our item. We advise ''Zeb a" to recall
the many annoying items be wrote, aud which
were published, ridiculiug and criiicsing the
| people of the town for negecting to repair
/ the plank-walk and also the constant abuse
lie is avishing upon tho Railroad ompany
/ for not erecting new station. This is sutfi-
cient to show the people the faith and belief
they can put in Zeb's" items Of news. He
says, Ringoes is hard to beat for news. F"
We accept this and acknowledge the superior
ity "Zeba possesses IL grazing the columns
of the Republican with news Of the town,
placed in language the most eloquent and
fascinating, but we would advise him not to
boast too highly of his own virtues He says
that the lack of enterprise "may be accounted
for partly FROM the fact that there are few
wealthy people in the place, and as Necessity
is the mother of invention, SO money creates
enterprise" We make answer that there is
enough wealth in the town, if properly used,
to make the place one of the most aourishipg
towns of its size in the State. We are situ-
ated in one of the best and mos, fertile valleys
in the State. Why should the town not in
crease in size? Why should there not be at
fractions enough offered here to induce men
~ n ial nd ami IN n
The reason this is not so is easily answered by
the fact that the people will not throw out
any attractions to strangers, but will ask
double the value of their land from those de-
srous Of purchasing. What advantage are a
few wealthy men to any place if they keep
their money in their pockets and do not con
tribute to any enterprising benefit? What
good are few wealthy men, or even those of
moderate means, to a town, If they go out of
that town and patronize stores, mechanics,
&C.. at distance? As Necessity is the
mother of invention" it is this enterprise
that is a necessity in order that it may become
the "mother of invention" He says the
reason why enterprise, that has for It's object
the upbuilding of society, does not exist mere,
is that the people do not act in concert, ana
there are persons here, as elsewhere, VINO, II
the, cannot run the machine themselves, VIII
do nothing" This is true, and certainly too
much in this place. Those who exert an
Influence, exert II in such way as to build
up those whom they particularly admire, and
injnre those who do not agree with them.
With regard to running the machine, " we
certainly have too many leaders and not
enough aborers; too many to tell how any
thing should be done, but are not ready to help
do IL Themselves Beware, .Zeb, . hereafter,
that you prepare your own items. We readi-
ly understand the objev. the writer of your
item has in view. 1t would be well for him
to cast from himself the Characteristic of
6 running the maehue, aud should try to
make moro unity Of action; !" then the So
ciety OF this place might become better united
aud be APPLY compared 10 Il "three fold cord ~
which 8 is not easily broken
large number of the young people of this
town aud vicinity gathered At the home of
Mr. Andrew Black well, Jr, last Friday even
ing. The popular amusements of the day
were INDUCED in. and it was clearly mani
Tested to all that every one present was in
tent upon having good time, and that a
good time was experienced by all it is useless
to add. Refreshments of the best selection
aud taste were provided and enjoyed The
young people were particularly thankful TO
Mr. blackwell for the privileges he permitted
them to enjoy, and for the kindness he exhib-
tnl nv IN nu 10, 1, ;ok L.
that some one of the same feeling in their
heart of seeing and helping young people ell
joy themselves viii extend i.s cordial and as
hearty an invitation to them to visit their
home.
The Debating Society held its weekly meet
ing last (NIonday) evening. The attendance
was not very large. owing no doubt To the ex.
treme colduess of the weather. The question,
q Resolved, That trial by jury should be
abolished brought forth the most spirited
and interesting arguments ever offered upon
any question that has been debated by the
Society during the present session. The ques-
ton for the mex meeting is, " Resolved, That
dim inshes crime"
The cold snap so long looked for and pro
phesed by The honorable and worthy prophets
of the town has at last reached us, with all
its vgor and power, and has turned the pale I
face of the morning into the redde ned blush
npon the cheeks of many. The fires seem to
receive the most careful attention, and tho
chairs at tho stores are laden from early morn |
till late at night with burdens of different
weights, all anxious to learn of the standings
of the thermometers aud the proceedings in
the trial of Guitoau at Washington.
The Mite Society will hold it's regular
meeting at tue home of Robert Hunt, Thurs
day evening of this week. A large attend
apce is requested and good time promised.
All be sure and attend.
The regular meeting of tho Temperance
Society will be held in tho Presbyterian
Church of this place, Friday evening of this
week. Rev. Mr.. Smock of Readington, will
address the people. This no doubt will be an
interesting meeting and let all who desire to
hear the cause of temperance discussed be
present and contribute to the good purpose.
POP.