The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-09-06

this place on Saturday. The roll was
called by Mr. Miller, of I.arnbertville, in
the absence of Clerk Bloom.
They were called to take action OH a
bridge that had, to all appearances seen
its best days. The weather was intensely
hot beyond all description. All responded
at roll call except Freeholders Stull,
Smith and Foran. Much anxiety was
felt by all present at the non-appearance
of the three last named gentlemen, mas
much as a dispatch had been received
stating that they had started early in the
morning, and as the roll was not called
till after eleven, the Board very naturally
felt uneasy about them. However, the
business was proceeded with, and it was
decided by unanimous vote that now
bridge should be built of Georgia pine,
and that Director Robinson should be
added to the committee that made the
order. Mr.. Nepius was present aud
thought the Freeholders should build an
iron bridge, funny that the country peo-
pie all want bridges Of that kind, but
when 1t was explained to that gentleman
that his sleep would be disturbed at night
by the extra rattling of the irons, he
gracefully yielded. Mr.. Nevius is good
sleeper and does not care to be disturbed
when he locks embrace with Morpheus
for good old-fashioned nap
Freebooter Voorhis was then called
upon to read report of the proceedings
of the meeting at Kingwood, from THE
LAMBERTvrLLE RECORD. 1t was with
some trepidation that Peter finally took
up position about midway Of the old
creek bed and proceeded to read the arti-
Gle, occasionally interrupted by the most
uproarious applause. 1t was with sigh
of evident relief, after he had finished,
that he handed the paper over to friend.
He seemed somewhat nervous and fearful
that the writer of the article had made
some reflections and comments on him
bate, inasmuch as he had been the pre-
siding officer on the occasion. After the
reading Of the report, the Board adjourn
ed for dinner at the Riugoes Hotel, under
the management of our friend, Johnny P.
One Of the Freeholdeis from the upper
end of the county had gone off without
any breakfast aud in his anxiety to have
some roast chicken for dinner, actually
forget the Raritan Freebooter that had
come with him, and left him resting in
the bushes under the bridge. 1t can
hardly be believed, but yet it is true,
that he got in his buggy and travelled for
more than a mile, utterly oblivous of
poor Will Henry very existence. A case
of absent mindedness without parallel in
the history Of this county OF course,
Mr.. Case felt very much mortified over
the matter and doubtless would have
gone back for him had he not been in
formed that Director Robinson found him
weeping against the abutment, and as the
Director WAS going back home, he very
kindly conveyed him to his distressed
family. A little farther on and the pro
cession of carriages suddenly came to a
halt, and word was quickly passed along
the line that Freeholders Stull and Smith
had been found all safe and sound. II
seems that they got out Of their reckon
about ten pollock in the morning. The,
Eere nearly fifteen miles out of fheir lati
Aide and were completely tired out
When told that the Board had transacted
takir business and adjourned, they were
almost overcome, and wanted to know,
both in one breath, whether they would
be allowed for the day and for the extra
millage they had travelled. Upon being
assured that they should most certainly
have all they claimed, they joyfully turn
ed round and In short time all were in
hospitable Ripgoes, and the very at
mosphere became musical with ginger
pop and sarsaparilla artillery. The Free
holders never take anything stronger
than these innocent beverages. ! | am
sure they did not at Kingwood. And now
the musical dinner bell, and roast chicken,
old Mocha coffee, sweet potatoes, peaches
and cream, &c, &c. Charley's appetite
bravely held out Notwithstanding his
terrible loss. His plate went past for
more chicken three times that know Of.
The table fairly groaned under tho weight
Of good things, and for IN hour at least,
the Freeholders were not troubled with
the "groans of the taxpayers, of which
one hears SO much. Our friend, DIR.
Robbins, was on hand as large as life, and
blithe and happy as knew him fifteen
years ago. Send him to the Legislature
and don't forget it. And I don't believe
you'll ever regret it. AMINTDAH.
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