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The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

the visiting military at the Academy
Of Music, and horticultural Hall, and
q general illumination.
The route of the professions on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will
be as follows Form on Broad, south
OF Chestnut; move down Chestnut
street to Third, up Third to Market,
out Market street to Broad, up Broad
street to Columbia avenue, and thence
to point of dismissal.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03
THE NOMINEES.

Burlington county has always been
represented ably and conscientiously
in the State Senate within our recol-
lection.
Should Charles EVAN Merritt, the
nominee Of the Republican convention
be the choice Of the people at the next
election there need be no fears but
that we will be as well represented
during the next three years as we
have been in the past.
Senator Deacon made a record dur
ing his term, Of which he may we'll
feel proud, and for which the people
Of the county give him much credit,
justly his due.
We have no doubt but that "Sena-
tor 20 Merritt would strive to do as
we'll as his predecessor. he is young
(at least politically, ambitious, con-
scientious, and popular with the peo-
pie Of Burlington county.
So much for his future. Another
feature Of bis nomination which is
rarely chronicled is that the Office
sought the man; he had publicly de-
clined to allow the use Of his name;
there were others anxious and willing
to accept the nomination and had
labored to that end. Mr.. Merritt did
not seek by any means the nomina-
tion; it was rendered him as one well
fitted to represent the people. he 10
well worthy Of it and should receive
/ the united and hearty support Of his
vparty.
Charles EVAN Merritt is native
Of Waynesville, Ohio, and was born
November 22d 1s43. In 1868 he
came to Mount Holly and studied
law, and after graduating returned to
Ohio. At the death of his uncle,
Evan Merritt, so well known through
out Burlington county, he came to
Mount Holly and succeeded to his
practice, He also has military rep
utation, and served his country we'll
as private in the 10th Regiment,
Ohio. By trade he is printer; he
has held township Offices in North
ampton, besides being connected with
many OF it's institutions.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

It is about time for some of the dis
grunted and rabid Republicans and
Democrats to begin to accuse THE
News ofhaving 'ssold out" 1t occurs
about this time of the year annually,
and it is hardly likely that it will be
missed this year. We are glad to
know however, that there are people in
the county who think our opinion
and influence is so valuable as to COM
mand consideration.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

The new plan in Pennsylvania of
Withdrawing the two Republican tick
cts now in the field, to give place to
another, can at most only prove another
element Of discord. 1t is too late for
compromise. The only thing to be
done now is for Beaver and Stewart
to fight ont their battle to the end,
and SO let the Democrats win.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

The Moorestown Chronicle will
hereafter be known as an organ and
will grind to the tune of Republican
principals and such spoils as may fall
to its lot. May it deal honestly and
as Independent as the leading strings
will admit. 1t hoists the ticket to
the masthead and will labor fot its
success.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Fourteen special premiums offered
by merchants and manufacturers at
the Mount Holly Fair. Read the list
and compete for the many valuable
articles.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Gated, it will learn that when men can
not be trusted to regulate their own
specifics, it is even more impractlc-
able to regulate them by law.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

The large amount, great variety
and beauty of design of the ladies
handi-work at the Mount Holly Fair,
transforms the Main Building into
perfect fairy palace.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

After having received the donation
Of $4,000 from the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, the authorities of
Jersey City propose to tax the Com
pany s12, 900 for an elevator, which
the Company insists is not subject to
taxation under its charter. The city,
however, agrees, if the Courts decide
in its favor, to deduct the amount from
the sum donated, making the dona-
ton $4,000. The next move Of the
city will be on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad Com-
pany, which is largely in arrears Tor
assessments.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Forty school ma'ams camped out in
the woods in New Jersey, and every
owl old enough to fly retired to another
part of the State.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Brass bands, string bands, cornet,
orchestra and organ, will make the air
redolent with music at the Mount
Holly Fair, Oct. 10, II, IL, Is.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Another. Reader are You Insureds To
Whom 1t May Concern.
Received of the Mutual Benefit Life In
surance Company of Newark, N. J..
through Charles NJ. Sloan, District Agent,
the sum Of $6,053.01, the amount Of two
policies with dividend in addition, issued
10 DR.. A. E. Bued. deceased. The claim
was made on said Company September
18th, 1882. 1t is but fair to commend said
Company to the public for the prompt
and faithful discharge of its contract az
above, which | heartily do.
JAMES LIPPMcorr, Executor.
Mount Holly, N. j., Sep. 10Th. 1882
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Thy love has been as shower; the
return, alas only dew-drop now
and then; and even that dew-drep
stained with sin.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

The only solid basis for civil gov
eminent is the proper enforcement of
parental authority in the homes of
the people.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

The candidate for Assembly, MIR.
Alfred Palmer, is resident Of Tuck
erton, in Little Egg Harbor Town
ship, and has held various township
Offices With credit. He is a good
worker ia his party and his election
is foregone con clusion.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

The particular fanaticism Of the
West just now is the temperance ques-
ton. From Ohio to Kansas prohibit
bition is made q political issue. Pro-
hibitory liquor laws, like all laws at
feoting the right to eat and drink as
enc pleases, are desired only BY half
educated and fanatical communities
When the West becomes better edu-
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

All the Governors, Senators, Con-
gressmen, politicians and embryo
statesmen can be seen at the Mount
Holly Fair.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Joseph s. Gibson's qualifications
for the Office of Auditor have been
printed SO often that it is unnecessary
to repeat it here. Joe has hosts of
friends to help elect him.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Many man has gotten rich in this
country saving up other peoples money
for Washington monument.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Fruits, flowers and vegetables in
bountiful profusion and wonderful
development at the Mount Holly Fair.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Double team race, Tuesday, LIST day
Mount Holly Fair.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1882.

"Ihe NeDs'' has larger circulation in
Burlington county than any paper published
outside Of Mount Holly.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03
Heartily Recommended

Heartily Recommended.
Don't condemn good thing because
you have been deceived by worthless nos
trum. Parker's Ginger Tonic has cured
many in this section of nervous disorders.
and we recommend it heartily to such snf
ferers.-Neays.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

A LII THE FINEST EXTRACTS, co
"A lognes, sachets, Pomades, Hair Oils and
Bay Rum, st L. MILLER'S Drug Store
MAIN street. Mount Holly.
The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-10-03

Mothers Should Know II.
Fretful babies cannot held disturbing
everybody, and mothers should know how
soothing Parker's Tonic is. 1t stops
babies pains, makes them healthy, re-
lieves their own anxiety, and is safe to
use.-Journal.
Gray hairs often cause annoyance, which
Parker,s Hair Balsam prevents by restor-
ing the youthful color.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-01-04
JudiciOus Advertising.

Al a recent convention Of the stove man.
ufacturers held at Detroit, Mich, the Presi-
dent said eff we would make the best
possible use of our money, we should pa
tronize responsible and ably conducted news
papers. The newspaper is immeasureably
the best medium open to our trade the most
liberal and expert advertisers testify to its
value, and in the employment of its columns
we would find a means of escape from waste
full, undignifed and ineffective methods"
The Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine
Company state ''In no department of bust
ness is there probably SO much money
wasted as in advertising, and in no depart
ment are good judgment and experience
more requisite. Twenty-fv five years expert
ence has clearly demonstrated the superio
advantages and economy of newspaper
advertising over all methods offered for
that purpose.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-01-04

the amount of money with the President
than most anyone except the Presidents i'm
mediate political family. He told me that he
was convinced that the President had 3d.
OOO, 900 in Greensboro. Ihave no doubt that
General B~eauregard's estimate was within
bounds. After Mr.. Davis left Charlotte and
moved South a Confederate officer told me
that while standing near a bridge crossing a
small stream he rode up and inspected it.
He said that he was in charge of the PIesi-
dents money train, and wanted to see wheth-
er the bridge was safe or not. The man in
charge told the officer in charge that he had
twenty wagon loads Of specie in the train
This would be in perfect harmony with Col.
Pauls statement that there was 8 carload of
specie when it left Richmond, and with Gen.
Beauregard's that there was So, 500, 900 when
at Greensboro. Mr.. Davis has never given
any satisfactory accoun of this money, and
what is a strange thing to me the Southern
people have never held him to an account for
it. The s@32, 900 be left at Greensboro the
soldiers received. Major Moses, an attorney
now living AT Atlanta, has accounted for
80 600 Zle~2. 4 short time before the evac-
usiion Of Richmond the bankers placed in
the hands of Mr.. Davis $3.50, 900 in specie
for the defence Of he city. There was never
any service rendered for this money, blu
when Richmond was evacuated it was trans
ported South with the specie belonging TO the
Confederacy. A committee Of Richmond
bankers was sent to recover it. AT Wash
ington, Georgia, they succeeded in getting
$l10, COO and $3.50, 900, but while transport
ing it home was captured by General Will
sons cavalry and turned into the United
States Treasury. 1t is now there and in liti-
cation. The Richmond bankers are sueing
for its recovery, and it has never yet been
decided to whom it belongs. Say 1920, 600
of it is there and $4,000 in the military
chest left at Greensboro for the army, and
$40, 900 accounted for by Major Moses. This
would make $170. 900 out Of the So 500, 600
which General B~eaureguard and other good
authorities estimate was on hand"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-01-04
The Railroads and the Farmers.

Col. W. F. Villas, the famous Wisconsin
orator, delivered the annual address before
the Minnesota State Fair, and chose for his
theme the Railroads and the farmer" and
tried to point out their reciprocity Of inter
est. A few extracts from his admirable
speech will interest the reader:
Before railroads were devised, there was
no extensive freight communication but by
water. And that was valueless unless con-
veniently accessible. From this the agri-
culture of past ages gathered around the
seas and lakes, or lined the rivers margin.
1t GRIT the Mediterranean, and made famous
the valley of the Nile. The unWatered
world Of the interior was left to the wander
ing nomad or the forest barbarian. 1t was
the unknown region full of mysterious ter
rors. The great Hercynian wood was the
home of beasts, brute and human, tt e latter
the ever impending peril, and finally TIE
The reserve corps Of barbarism lay back on
the plains of Russia and Tartary, which
nourished the fierce savages who could live
on equine flesh and carouse on the milk Of
mares. So, too, water communication was
slow and tedious, even when accessible.
That is true, especially Of inland navigation.
1t is weeks by water from ST. Paul to New
York, though the aid of steam be invoked:
aud northern chimes Of navigation is avail
able for but half the year. Your magnifi-
cent wheat fields would mostly be %unbroken,
farmers Of Minnesota, had not the invention
and enterprise Of other men, stimulated by
your demands, laid the double-lined high
way by which the freight car bears your
precious berry to the sea, and the Indian
would still be master of the Territories of
the West.
Your lands derive their value, your in
dustry its reward, your homes the luxurles
and many of the comforts they exhibit,
from the ~well-abused railroads of the CONT
nent.
But while we do them justice, let US not
forget there are doubtless many faults to be
corrected and abuses to be reformed in the
administration Of these highways. Cor
porate values have advanced with 6 more
rapid step than the invention of our states
men lawmakers. The agency Of the cor
poration is comparatively modern, and, like
the agency Of steam, is 9 mighty power.
Unless subdued BY the proper appliances Of
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-01-04

lawN6dficient to control it, we are liable to
disasters as ruinous to our welfare as the
accidents which sometimes befall the train
are destructive of life.
But | must not protract this weary hour
to discuss this problem foreign to my SUBJ
ject. Important as it is, we need not fear
it. The. railroad, rightly used, is the friend
of the farmer and the whole people. It is
the paramount interest of its owners that it
should so remain. They dare not make it
an enemy, and when we reflect that a single
i~nvention-the steel rail-has reduced the
freight tariff forty per centum, we may trust
somewhat to time and genius to relieve the
Inconvenience, and continue to enjoy its
blessings with composure."
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-01-04
JEFFERSON DAVIS ACCUSED.
General JOhnsOn's Latest Chapter OF
the Fall of the COnfederacy.

PHILADELPHIA Dec 17.-GeneraI Joseph
e. Johnson has furnished to the press anoth
er chapter of the close of the rebellion, in
explanation of the feud between him and
Jefferson Davis. After giving a graphic &C
count of the negotiations for a capitnlation
between General Sherman and himself. he
charges Mr.. Davis with removing 50 $780,
900 in specie southwark and never account
ing fer it. He says
81 had learned from General Beauregard
that the President had q Large amount OF
specie in his possession, and / Tote urging
that a portion of it be paid f. he soldiers
then in active service. ny letter to Mr..
Davis on this subject was quite urgent, and |
entrusted it to Col. Mason Of my staff, with
Instructions that he deliver it in person to Mr.
Davis and bring a reply. Col. Mason went
to Charlotte, delivered the letter to Mr..
Davis, but beyond q telegraphic acknowl-
edgement to me that the letter was received,
there has never yet been a response to it.
Col. Mason waited some time and made sew
eral efforts to get a reply from Mr.. Davis.
in obedience to my instructions, but was
obliged to return without it. This specie
followed or preceded the head OF the civil
government of the Confederacy to the south
about the time MIR. Davis went in that direct
ion. Col. Paul, an eminent artillery officer
of the Confederacy, and now a prominent
lawyer of Richmond, a man Of high char
acter, told me that he inspected the .pecie
before its removal from Richmond, and AZ
ter 1T was loaded and ready for t%ransporta-
ton. He said thai there was a carload Of
it. As he only saw it boxed and ready fer
shipment he could, of course, give no infor-
nation as to the amount in dollars and cents.
General B~eaureguard, however, was n ln-
mediate command at Greensboro while the
President was there, and doubtless had
an opportunity of knowing more accurately
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-01-04
FLOATING FANOIEs.

Burnard, the editor Of Punch, has four
teen children. We will never poke fun at
Punch again. 1t has a right to be solemn.
Eureka, New, has a barber who can speak
six different languages. But as he can only
speak one at time, he's no worse than the
ordinary barber.
care mems heads growing smaller ?" asks
the New Haven Register. On the contrary,
we think that cases of ''big head are be-
coming terribly common.
The authorities of the Vatican have re-
jected an application to put a telephone in
that palace. They don't propose to encour-
age people to get mad and swear.
The Philadelphia News says that veal has
not been SO scarce for a great many years.
Better go to Boston and take a look around
the stage doors of some of the theatres.
There are over 800 styles of bicycles, but
they've never invented one that can sling q
man more somersaults and handsprings or
hurt him worse than the original machines.
A race horses legs grow tender and peg
out when he is about eight years old ; but a
man who had a Thanksgiving dinner says
that it is opposite with turkeys legs.
Aesthetic farmer We cannot give the
early English discourse used by farmers
while spreading phosphate. In fact we're
not sure that there is any aesthetic way of
spreading phosphate.
The theory that a snore Isl Objectionable
because it cam lie utilized for anything is all
wrong Can't you hire a nightly snorer to
sleep in the next room to that occupied by
your enemy at the hotel.
Two New Workers got into a dispute as to
which was the leading church in that city,
and the wretched fools wrangled away and
tried to settle the question, when neither
know which church Jay Gould backs.
Cyrus W. Field has suddenly concluded
that Mrs. Lincoln is not an object of charity.
II Robert Lincoln had as timber legs as
some sons, Mr.. Field would have mud all
over his coat tail.
A South end man advertised for the mean
est dog in the city. His idea was that peo-
pie are so fond of their W dogs that they
wouldn't bring a single animal to him.. But
he lost his bet. Thousands called, each
bringing his neighbours dog.
"Papa," remarked the infant terrible, who
was mounted on the back of the old gentle
mans chair engaged in making crayon
sketches on his bald head, cit wouldn't do
for you to fall asleep in the desert, would it ?
"Why not, my darling" ''Oh, the ostriches
might sit down on your head and hatch it
out"
"Brothers," said President Taylor in his
last annual speech to the Mormon conven-
ton, "we don't exactly know how the tenn
pie fund stands. There is no need of keep
ing any account. There is the building 60
ing right up before your eyes, and you can
all see it for yourselves. We will now sing
the 326th hymn" This was regarded as
rather cool, considering that the fund has
already absorbed several millions, and
charges of stealing have already been made.
There are two things Guiteau cannot
stand. He would rather be hung than be
considered a fool or q book agent That fell
low will work himself into the sympathies Of
the American people yet.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-12

IT pays well to pass coal ashes
through a fine sieyc-a -four sieve,
for instance. This sifled ashes when
perfectly dry, as it should be kept, is
one OF the best substances with which
TO mix London purple, Paris green
or hellebore for the destruction of
potato beetles, fruit slugs, currant
and goosberry worms and the like.
Being lighter than plaster or -four IL
does not fall so quickly, but settles
upon every part of the plant-the
stem, the under part of the leaf as
we'll as the upper part. 1t may be
said also that it adheres 10 leaves for
n longer time, and is not so readily
washed Off by rains.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-12
knowledge is Power.
iiBts far ryoftahly spending the Winter srualn,
from The Farm apd Gkr3sn~

HiBts faf troftabiy spending the Winter evening",
from Tho Farm Apd Gkr3sn~
The day when ''book farming" as
thoughtful, intelligent work on the
farm was called, could be dispised,
has passed. knowledge has been
found 10 be marvellous power. II
gives life. activity, and skill 70 the
management of business enterprises
and leads them TO success. On the
farm, rs elsewhere, it has, in these
days of close competition, becon .
an absolute necessity. The farmer,
who is 10 be successful under the
present condition of American agri-
culture, must be intelligent, must
keep posted concerning new methods,
new systems, and new varieties. He
must know what his competitors are
doing and how they are doing it, and
he must adopt many Of the improve
ments which are being almost con-
stantly devised.
What shall the farmer study Z
Manifestly 1t should be something
which has n direct bearing upon his
business. More than this it should
largely relate to that part of his
work in which he is particularly in.
terested. If he makes a speciality Of
live stock he should read the best
books devoted thereto. If growing
wheat, or corn, or potatoes is his
leading work, he should read the
books devoted TO these particular
crops. If he follows n system Of
mixed husbandry, he should read the
best general works on agriculture
and also those on the management OF
special crops. The farmer should
also talk with his most intelligent
neighbors about the crops in which
he is interested and and compare
with them the methods which have
been pursued and the results which
have been secured and, whatever his
special line of farming, he should
read the best agricultural papers
which can be obtained.