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West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

Should it turn out true that the electors
in the Eighth District of Wisconsin, who
were about to nominate T. C. Pound re-
jected his name from the list on learning
that he voted for the River and Harbor
Bill, the example will be pretty generally
followed; and it should be! In all the
profiigate squanderings of our profligate e
Congress there are few that SO sharply
display the disregard that the Congress
men feel for the interest of the taxpayers
as this impudent larceny in the face of
the whole country. If the people in
these Congressional districts do their
duty, not single member of the House
who voted to pass the bill over the veto
will get a denomination, or if renomi-
mated through party machinery, get an
election. They should be marked men
in every State.-Philadelphia Press.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

The primary meetings for the election
of delegates to the Republican Congress
sional Convention, Camden, September
18th, will soon be held throughout the
district. In Cumberland County, as an
nounced in our local column, the first
one will be held in the Second ward,
Bridgeton, Saturday evening, August
26th, at half past seven o'clock. The
rule governing the Republican delegate
meetings as adopted by the County
Convention of last year, is as follows:
Rule 7th-The Republican primary
meetings of the county shall be regularly
organized by the election of Chairman
and Clerk; the names of all persons vot-
ing recorded, and none but known Re-
publicans allowed to vote. Five days
notice of the meeting shall be given by
either printed or written notices posted
in conspicuous places in the townships,
wards and precincts.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

New Jersey makes a bad showing in
the greatriver and harbor steal Honest
John Hill from the fifth stood alone
for New Jersey, as the representative of
her honor, and by his single vote mo"
voiced the honest people of this State.
He alone protested against taking at
least $10,000,0 900 from the National Treas
ury, illegally and clearly unconstitu-
tional. The salary grab of ten years
ago was small affair when compared
member of Congress was retired to prii,
vate life at that time, from whence un-
faithful public servants are not easily
taken. The people are not all fools, nor
are they all dishonest, and they propose
to vote this Fall and rebuke those men
who have proved SO recreant to duty
Last Wednesday was a bad day for some
"Reformers. ."-Plainfeld Bulletin, (Rep. J
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
SheriH's Sale.

DY virtue of writ of fieri facias to me directed
- issued out of the Cumberland Circuit Court
in equity, will be exposed to sale at public vendue
Monday, the 18th day of September 80,
between the hours of II and o'clock. to wit: at
O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day, at the Ho-
tel of Jackson Briant, in the city of Bridgeton in
the County of Cumberland, N. j., all the follow
ing described lots or tracts of land and marsh
situate in the township of Commercial, in the
County of Cumberland, NJ
No. /. Is a lot of woodland, being a part of the
old Sharp place, and is bounded as follows, viz :
Beginning at a corner of lot sold by Reuben
Sharp to the said Parent Sharp, and runs thence
by the same South 7sl degrees East SO rods and Is
links to corner; thence North S9ll degrees, East
80 rods and 80 links to corner; thence North ~
degrees West 62 rods to a corner; thence South
S55 degrees, West to the beginning, containing 15
strict measure 1t being the lot that was set
off to Hannah Haley by the will of Enoch Sharp,
No. 2 Is bounded as follows: Beginning at a
corner of lot that Parent Sharp purchased of
same South ~ degrees, East SO rods and 15 links
to corner; thence North 1871 degrees East 80
rods and 19 links to a corner thence South ~ de-
grees, West 62 rods to corner; thence South S51S
degrees, West to the beginning, containing Is
acres of land, being part and parcel of the es-
tate OF Enoch Sharp. decd.
Nos. Is tract of timberland, wiled to the
said Parent Sharp by his father, Enoch Sharp.
decd, and containing about 15 acres on the old
homestead place, where the father of Enoch Sharp
resided and died. Beginning at the Southeast
corner of said tract in the Voice line; thence
w est aOug Ssiiu Olce inc so Tor as viii make the
said Is acres by running a line Northwardly par
alel with the East line of said tract. The above
description is taken from the will of Enoch Sharp
deceased.
No. L. Is a lot of marsh purchased by Enocb
Sharp, and lying on the West side Of the Inlet and
is bounded as follows: Beginning at the middle
of the said Inlet aforesaid opposite to a stake on
the West side or edge thereof, and runs thence
North 6119 degrees, West so rods to stake in
Cadwallader's line; thence by the same South 34
degrees West so rods thence East SO rods to the
middle of the Inlet aforesaid; thence up the same
the several courses thereof to the beginning con-
tanning 2221s acres, more or less.
No. 5. Is certain piece of marsh lying on the
the West side of the inlet and is bounded as fol-
lows: Beginning at the middle Of the Inlet and
runs thence West S6 rods to corner in Cadwalla-
ders line; thence South 81 degrees, West 43]S
rods to corner; thence East 95 rods to the mid
die of gut; thence down the same to the Inlet:
thence up the same the several courses thereof to
the place of beginning, containg 26h acres, more
or less.
Seized as the property of Parent Sharp and wife
ct al defendants and taken in execution at the
suit of Seth Bowen and Eliza Mayhem, adminis-
traitors of Ezekiel Mayhem, Decd, complainants,
and to be sold by
JOHN S. MITCHELL, Sol.
Prs. fee, $ls.96l aug lost
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
The Elizabeth Journal saws:

The Elizabeth Journal says: Brother
Robson remembers the farmers of his
district and has enlisted the agricultural
department of the Government in their
behalf. Choice seeds for raising various
kinds of turnips, squashes and pumpkins
are daily sent through the mail to the
farmers who are supposed to be able to
control some votes. And thus the great
hay seed campaign fiourishes. But the
enemy in the shape of the Nixon contin-
gent are after him with sharp stick and
the canvass wakes warm. What the
Republicans in the rest of the State dep
recate about it is that the bitterness may
become SO great that it may result in the
loss of the Legislature. There yet re-
mains possibility that the matter may
be amicably arranged"
The editor of the Journal needn't
worry about the Legislative ticket in the
First District. If Mr. Nixon is nomina-
ted. (and it now seems almost certain
that he will be,) the Legislative ticket is
safe. And whatever the result of the
Congressional Convention, every good
Republican will make it point to sus
tain the Legislative nominees.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
The 18th Assembly District Repu

The 18th Assembly District Republi-
can Association, of New York city, met
on Monday evening last, and adopted
resolutions approving the action Of
President Arthur in vetoing the River
and Harbor bill, and condemned Con-
gressman McCook for his absence when
the bill was passed over the veto. The
last resolution declared that 'by his
conduct in connection with the veto,
General Anson G. McCook has proven
recreant in the performance of his duty
as Representative in Congress, unfaith-
full to his constituents and is no longer
entitled to their confidence and support"
Gen. McCook has represented the dis
trict in Congress several years, but this
action on the part of his constituents
will end his political career. Resolu
tions of like character will apply in
this district. Congressman Robeson is
tarred with the same stick as Gen Nc
Cook, only little more so. He voted
for the "River and Harbor job," and as
consequence is no longer entitled to
the confidence and support of the Re
publicans of the First District.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

Stephen R. Rathburn, aged twenty
five years, formerly clerk in the office
of the Geneva Woollen Mills, at Provi-
dence, R. l., and who was discharged on
the suspicion of stealing, appeared at
the Office on Saturday morning dis
guised, and applied for work. While
into the rear office, where there was
So, 600 ready to pay the help, and seized a
pile consisting of SO, 982. He attempted
to run away, but was caught by the sec
retary and treasurer of the mill after fir
ing two shots at him. He was arraigned
and pleaded guilty of larceny, and was
held in $500 bail for appearance at the
September term of court.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
For the w. ]. PIONEER.

There is one aspect of the burial of the
dead, that doubtless escapes the notice
of most persons, namely, the, unneces-
sary trouble that ministers and under
takers are put to in their waiting upon
funerals. A dear friend dies; of course
the undertaken is sent for in hot haste
He gets up his horse and rides five or
six miles, only to find that the family
wish the deceased put on ice. Had they
sent such message by the messenger in
the first place, they would have saved
the undertaken his ten or twelve mile
ride. Sometimes undertakers take ice
with them, only to find in many cases
that it is not wanted. The writer, who
is not an undertaken, has heard of in
stances where persons while living, have
picked out their cof1ins and paid for
them, SO as not to burden the surviving
friends, and also be sure sstheir last bill
was paid but as the last act of their
friend did not please them, the coffin
not suiting them, they had another
made and then forgot to settle the in
creased cost, thereby defeating the very
aims of the dead man. Then take the
ministers situation of the matter Word
comes to the parsonage or manse, that
somebody is Dead minister is wanted,
funeral at such a day, perhaps that very
to the residence, the sermon being in
the church. He gets up his horse or
borrows one, perhaps hires team, and
drives to the house some miles from his
home; the arrival being made, the horse
hot and tired, the driver weary and
dusty, he learns to his chagrin that no
service is expected at the residence, but
we would just like the minister to ride
sin front of the dead" Can we not see
that this is unnecessary and uncalled
for. The minister is taken from his
studies without sufficient or valid rea-
son, while, if it must be said, pride is
catered to. In his ride in front of the
dead, the minister finds himself right
back to his starting point, with his horse
in sight of his stable, but only to stand
and fight flies for another hour. The
whole matter is out of joint, and needs
a little ventilation. QUIZ.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

The country is with the President in
this protest against reckless and uncon-
stitutional extravaganza. Let every
member of Congress who voted for this
iniquitous bill be called to account by
his constituents. Messrs. Harris, Robe
son and Ross, of New Jersey, voted for
the bill; Mr. Hill against it; Messrs.
Hardenburg and Jones were paired, and
Mr.. Brewer was probably absent. Meth
er Senator voted for or against the bill.
-Neocs- Times
The above from the Vineland Ne,vs-
Times, indicates that our Congressman
has lost his grip in more than one direc-
ton. Heretofore the Neus- Times has
been a strong Robson paper.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
A PRETTY THIEF's TRICK.

A Cape May letter to the Philadelphia
Times says: Recently, on a commit
ment made out by the Mayor of the city,
an English couple, giving the name of
Williams, were sent to the County Prison
at Cape May Court House, to await trial
on a charge of picking pockets, the in
formation being entered by Mr.. Barr
of Philadelphia. The method of operat-
ing pursued by the parties, according to
Mr.. Barr's testimony before the Mayor,
was peculiar. On Friday evening last
about dusk he was walking along the
beach near the Stockton House when he
was met by the woman, who is petite
and pretty, and under the pretence OF
losing her way she enlisted the sympa
thies of Mr.. Barr, who is a gallant bach
elor, and got him to walk with her up to
Stockton avenue, where she said she
was stopping They came to pretty
cottage, which afterward turned out to-
be that of George d. McCreary, Of Phil
adelphia, the gate of which stood invit.
ingly open, and the woman informed
her unsuspecting escort that she was
staying there. She stopped inside the
gate, and when about to take leave OF
Mr.. Barr suddenly pretended she was
seized by a spell of faintness, so that ac-
commodating gentleman was fain to
seize her about the waist and support
her until she regained her strength.
'.At this point man appeared and de-
manded roughly to know what they did
there, saying it was private property
and ordered them away. The woman
fled instantly, but Mr.. Barr stood his
ground, apologized and explained mat
ters. Then he left, when suddenly he
was prompted to feel for his pocketbook.
1t was gone and along with it $40 in
greenbacks. He hurried back, but the
man also had disappeared. Next DAY he
saw the couple bathing together, and at
once posted off and secured an officer.
They were arrested and taken beforethe
Mayor, when upon being searched,
about $50 of the money was found upon
them. Meantime it leaked out that
another prominent Philadelphia had
been swindled out of $50 by the woman
in the same way O day or two before
He was summoned by telegraph and
fully identified both woman and man.
At the request of the Mayor, J. Gran
vile Leach of Philadelphia, appeared
for the couple and secured reduction
of their bail from $1,000 each Ito $500
each, and also had them kept out of the
lookup over Sunday by placing them
under the custody of two special officers
pending an effort to get bail. In this
they were unsuccessful.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
For the w T. Prom


EDITORS OF THE PIONEER:-Can you
tell me the cause of the vituperation and
abuse eminating week after week from
the editor of the Patriot, against Meth
odist ministers and other officials
METHODIST DEMOCRAT.
The most charitable answer to the
above, in our minds, is that Cheesman
is troubled with bile on the brain-a dis
ease peculiar to cranks of the Guiteau
order. The symptoms of the disease are
that the persons afflicted with it imagine
they are commissioned of the Lord to do
some great work, or expose some terri
BILE wrong, and that they alone, of all
the world, are right, not being conscious
of the fact that the Devil, and not the
Lord, is controlling them. Such persons
are troubled with freaks discerning gen
uine piety and outbursts of blasphemy.
A specimen of this class was executed at
Washington, on June 30th, for the mur-
der of President Garfield.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

The most considerate burglar ever
heard of has just placed Mrs. Merrill. of
Falmouth, Me-, under lasting obliga-
tions She was alone in her house, and
in the middle of the night was awakened
by the sound of footsteps on the stairs
She jumped out Of bed, fastened to the
door and asked who was there, when
the following amusing colloquy begun:
''Now, don't you be afraid. We don't
want to hurt you, and won't harm a
hair of your head But we want $40
and you have got to give it to us ''But
haven't any money in the house"
Well, give us So then" 81 tell you l
haven't any money at ALL ''Oh, come,
now, you must have dollar. Give us
that and we will go away" ''No, |
haven't cent" ''Well, suppose we'll
have to go without it. Now don't be
scared; we don't mean to hurt you and
are going away directly. Do you want
us to leave this light burning or shall
we blow it out?' ''You may leave it
burning, please And the burglar went
down stairs, rejoined his confederate,
and they leisurely departed through
window, carrying with them several ar
ticles of silver and jewelry which they
had collected while the lady of the house
Sent
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

We publish this week the second com
munication from Rev. William Walton,
Presiding Elder, which effectually fin
ishes the editor of the Patriot, and an
swers thoroughly his insinuations and
questionings. There is but one thing
left for the editor aforesaid to do, and
that is to admit that he is wrong with
regard to Mr. Walton and tender him
an apology, made as publicly as his false
charges have been. As to ourself, we
ask nothing from him. He will con-
tinue, doubtless, to lie about and mis-
represent u.s. The editor of the Repub-
Hcan cares nothing for the kissing of
such viper. Just now we are not un-
der consideration. The editor of the
Patriot must stick to the issue. he has
lied about the Elder, and he must take
it back, or be publicly dishonored-
Milluille Republican.
Bro. Newlin hits the point exactly in
the above article. Cheesman has out
rageously villifed and misrepresented
Rev. VIM. Walton, and whatever New
Inns or Nichols character may be has
nothing to do with the case. The issue
is solely between Cheesman and Mr..
Walton. The latter reiterates his de-
nial 1t remains for Cheesman to act
the man. If he does not, then the mat
ter should go to the Courts.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

A remarkable scene was witnessed at
the Faith Cure Camp meeting at Old
Orchard Beach, Maine, on August 8.
More than 600 invalids presented them
selves to be cured of their diseases by
prayer. One by one they were taken
before DR.. Charles Cullis, the manager
of the meeting. Dipping a finger of his
right hand in oil, DIR. Cullis laid his
hand upon the head of each, uttering a
fervent prayer. Some departed from
the meeting declaring themselves cured
of their diseases. From Q 80 till 5 o'clock
the procession filed along. All ages
were represented, some tottering on
crutches, some in invalid chairs, the
dwarfed, the crippled and the blind.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
Ex-sENAToR FRANCIS Appo1Nr

EX-SENATOR FRANCIS APPOINTMENT
The Senate on Monday confirmed the
appointment of ex-senator William H.
Francis to be Receiver of Public Moneys
at Bismarck, Dakota. The pay is fees
not exceeding So, 900 per annum, but the
position is an important one. Mr.. Fran
els will also be enabled to prosecute his
legal profession, and will doubtless make
his political mark in that growing sec
tion Mr.. Francis has long been one of
the most ardent Republicans in this city
and the State, and has given much time
and attention to the success of the party.
He will go to his new field with the best
wishes of a large number of friends in
social, religious and political circles
Ne,cdrk Adcertiser.
Senator Francis was one of the bright
est and ablest members of the State Sen
ate during the sessions of '79, 80 and 81.
The appointment is deserved honor to
a good Republican, and faithful officer
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

At public meeting of merchants and
manufacturers held at the Beard of
Trade rooms at Louisville, KY, on Sat
urday, it was determined to celebrate on
the 18th of September, the opening of
the Chesapeake and Ohio, and South
western and st. Louis Air Line Rail
roads, by an Industrial street pageant;
exhibitions of the Louisville Fair Asso-
citation, and Louisville Exposition; deco
rating houses for the entire week from
the 18th to the 10th proximo, and by a
general illumination of all houses on the
night of the 18th.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

Ex-senator Eugene Casserly, of Cali
fornia, although still vigorous in body,
has completely lost his memory. He
was recently summoned in San Fran
of certificate of stock of a company. of
which he was once president, and testi-
fed that he did not recollect that there
was ever in existence any such corpora
ton; that he could not tell whether the
signature purporting to be his as presi-
dent was his own or not, and that he
could not recollect that he had ever
been the president of such company.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

Twenty-Five new cases of yellow fever
have been reported at Brownsville,
Texas-all Mexicans, except one Ameri-
can. One death has occurred. The
northern mail sent back from above has
arrived. A thunder squall occurred
Sunday, lasting half an hour. Physi-
clans are apprehensive of the change in
the weather, which is showery, with a
hot SUM- At Matamoras, Mexico, eight
deaths from yellow fever occurred Sun
day, and the total for week ended at
nine a. M. Sunday, is fifty.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
How Do You Feel?

If you feel dull, drowsy, debiitated,
have frequent headache, mouth tastes
badly, poor appetite, and tongue coated
you are suffering from torpid liver or
biliousness, and nothing will cure you so
speedily and permanently as to take
Simmons Liver Regulator. Take a half
tablespoonful after each meal. Increase
or reduce the dose as will be found
enough to produce one action from the
bowels every day, and in short time
you will be perfectly cured
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

Mr.. A. M. Reynolds, State Commits
sioner of Railroad Taxation, has just
made his report to the State Comptrol-
Ter, in which he fixes the total valuation
of railroad property to be taxed at $16,-
256, ,5S7, being an increase of $12, 250,00O
over the assessments of 1879. The
amount of taxes to be paid to munich
palities will therefore be $1e2,5 ,575, against
$3S, 900 in 1879. This, added to the $780,
900 offered especially to Jersey City for
street easements, will probably cause a
settlement of railroad difficulties at that
n1aca
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

The balloon Reliance" made a singu-
lar flight from the Alexandra Palace the
other day 1t rose gradually to height
of 1900 feet, drifting in a northerly di-
rection, then, when ballast had been
thrown out, rose 1900 feet more. AT
that point current carried it toward
London, and through thick mist it de-
scended at the end of an hour upon the
very place from which it had risen.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17
invitation.

Strangers are invited to visit
our store. when il Philadcl-
phia, to leave packages there
and to male a convenience.
oft generai;y 1t is handy
pace, right by the new Git
Hail, a. tie: very center OF the
city. 1t answers our purpose
to wclcom" you. md to pro-
Vi Ie for such ot 5 our wants
q, we car.
The store is about twice
as large IS it was two or
ilrcc ar; AFRO; made SO by
C;gg.1e uaG~f git nd and
l1iil .il. ( overhead, nd by ex-
tins on o.. C,,.:strlut street.
l'srs nj IL ore are about
as comfortable as any place
G. 04. and one of the most
60 2foreaoI. parts is now be-
i1ts.o ready for the rest and
sili1l n Of strangers.
>1, Of the pleasant things
.>ut the store always has
D-on the fact that you can
walk all over it, either alone
or with a guide, without ever
being ....;;!!1ed to buy a thing.
We know v-ry well that most
Of you come to us for good
share Of your supplies; why
should we spoil your visit by
intruding goods upon your
attention, when you come to
see the place
But perhaps you are not
coming to Philadelphia just
now. Very we'll; take a cool
er time. It's cool enough in
the store, when you get here.
You can write for any goods
that you may happen to
want; and get them, proba-
bly,, just as we'll as if you
were on the spot. Any how,
you know, you can return
whatever you get that you
don't like.
We sell more sorts of
things than we can put into
an advertisement. So, what
ever you want, suppose you
drop US a line. Well help
you if we can.
Ohm WANAMAKER.
Chestnut Thirteenth and Market
streets, and City-hall square,
PHILADELPHIA.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

At the new oil town of Garfield, in
Warren county, Pa, there is no water
and the supply required for human ex-
istence has to be brought from a spring
some distance from the town. It costs
go cents barrel, while oil is only worth
So cents, and the water vendors will not
give q barrel of water for q barrel of oil.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1882-08-17

Ten thousand copies of the complete
set of census reports are to be published
for general distribution. The reports
will be printed in fifteen quarto volumes
of about 1000 pages each. Beside the
usual statistics the series will include
many elaborate reports on special in
duStries.