The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-10-25
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LETTER FROM RINGoEs.

hiNeoES, N. j., oct. II, 1889.
Our prediction in our last letter, that a
lively time would be experienced at the
Democratic caucus in this place, was
verified to its fullest extent last Saturday
afternoon. As usual, the jug proved
to be one of its greatest factors. In fact,
it gained complete control over many of
those present. A strong struggle to
carry the township existed between the
candidates for Assembly, and each did all
that was possible TO gain the victory.
Soon after the polls were opened, the con-
test began and waged hotter and hotter,
until everything got lively. Shortly, four
or five negroes from Sourland Mountain
the land of heathenism and apparent I'M
civilization made their appearance, and
after imbibing freely Of the liquid they
had with them, began to talk loud and to
exercise great deal of authority, and
seemed bound to create row. Suddenly,
one of them, from causes unknown, struck
one of our innocent citizens a hard blow
on the chin, causing the blood to flow
freely, and thus opened the way to big
row. Thereupon one of the candidates
who is blessed with plenty of muscle, and
who was standing near this negro, seized
him and thus prevented him from further
attacking the man he hit. At this sight,
the other negroes rushed in with the in
tention Of helping their fellow negro and
give the candidate few knocks But
they found him possessed of too much
muscle, for he soon seized their best man
by the neck and gave him most deserved
choking. This had the effect of partly
quieting the affray. Our officers soon APP
peared and took charge of the disorderly
negro and were about marching him to
Pennington, when friend appeared and
gave bail and he was therefore released.
Thus ended this row, caused by few
disorderly and drunken negroes. We arc
glad to know that our officers were not as
backward as on former similar occasions,
in taking measures to dispel the affray.
They deserve praise for the immediate
action taken in the matter, and If this
should be repeated a few times, we dare
say these rumpuses would less often
occur. Our landlord also acted promptly
in this matter and did what he could to
quiet the affair. We think these fellows
have learned from this act that the party
will not tolerate such actions any longer,
and that justice will be melted out to all
disorderly persons. The party deserve
credit for the way they acted in this mat
ter, although it would be better if such
rows could be prevented before they be-
gin, by arresting all persons who appear
SO anxious to fight.
The supposed great and run-the- whole
business ring at Pennington, seem to
have suffered burning defeat by tho
nomination Of DR.. j. v Robbins, of this
place, for Assembly, against their own
ring man. They will suffer greater de-
feat, from present prospects, on the 7th
of November, when Harris voters will be
found wanting.
II. H. Gorton, who had charge of
High School in this place, some ten years
ago, visited his old friends and scholars
in this village, the former part of last
week. He looks as natural as when living
among us, and evidently enjoys good
health. We were all glad to see him and
to recall with him the pleasant memories
of the former days he spent among us as
fellow citizen.
Chestnuts are appearing In market.
There promises to be good crop Of them
Several of our politicians look downcast
since the caucus. Perhaps they placed
too much confidence in the nomination of
their particular favorite. Politics is a
treacherous article. PoP