The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-02-15
RLNGOES LETTER.


Although the weather was unfavorable, the
oyster supper given by Powhattan Lodge,
No. 72, |. O. o. f., of this town, last Thurs
day evening, was well attended. Oysters
were served in every style and the tables were
adorned with oranges and bananas of the
finest variety. All the members appeared to
enjoy themselves, and judging from the man.
ner in which they partook of oysters they
greatly enjoyed the feast. After supper a
few interesting and appropriate remarks were
made by two or three of the members, setting
forth the principles and charitable objects of
tho Order. This Lodge is in prosperous
condition and has good membership. We
wish it success and hope that many members
may be added thereto
number of the young people of this place
visited the home of Liscomb T. Schenck, last
Friday evening, and rendered the place lively
by their joyful merriment. Refreshments
were served and after a few hours of pleasure
and enjoyment they returned home, to dream
of the happy hours they had just passed.
Several persons were received into member
ship Of the Presbyterian Church of this place,
last Sabbath morning. The Sacrament of
the Lords Supper was also administered.
The snow that fell on Saturday, the 18th
inst, rendered many of the roads in this
vicinity hardly passable, the greater part of
last week.
For several days valentines have been flying
through the post office, and many man and
boy has either been informed of his good or
bad appearances and qualifications or his
anger excited by the receipt of one.
avis takes great delight, SO it appears,
IN making answer to our item concerning the
election and administration of ex-President
Hayes. He refers to Brady, Dorsey s. Co.,
and chooses to style them "Star Route
thieves" What authority has he for calling
them such? Have they been proven guilty
of any dishonesty? ESQ, they should suffer.
But, why speak Of them alone? Please refer
to our own State to frauds more familiar to
the ears of onr people. Call to mind, if you
please, the remembrance of the Warren
County Ring; call to mind, if you please,
the remembrance of 109--110=-1 in our own
township. Do not forget these frauds, al
though they may sound harsh aud unpleasant
to your ears. Please recte these, friend
Avis" to the readers of your pleasing and
keeny- sought after items. Although the body
of Zach. Chandler is decaying in its grave,
yet the records are still alive and speak louder
than the utterances of any man. Refer to
them, prove your points by them, and do not
call upon the editor Of the paper to put to-
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men with pure and stainless characters, as
Rutherford B. Hayes, the pride of the Ameri-
can people-a name that bespeaks character
of Christian fidelity, of nobleness, of true and
honorable virtue, and not stained with the
corruptness of politics. What administration
has ever been entirely free from the corrupt
practices of men placed in positions of trust
and those requiring the most perfect honesty
Compare the administration of r. B. Hayes,
in all its circumstances, with that Of any of
his predecessors, and you will find that it
shines as bright and pure among them as any
the heavens Do you dare to think that r.
B. Hayes would sanction for a moment any
fraud, or would have permitted a single man
to hold any position under his administration
and appointment, if he knew at tho time that
he was dishonest man and was stealing
largely from the Government? "Avis, !"
cast away from your mind the prejudice of
politics and render to every man his just dues
Owing to the inclemency Of the weather.
the Debating Society did not hold any meet
ing last evening.
The rain and tbaw of yesterday rapidly fill
ed the streams in this vicinity and caused
them to overflow their banks. Pop.