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Year: 1866

South Jersey is noted for its numerous
glass-houses and the superior quality Of glass


manufactured. The proprietors are generally


men of enterprise, superior business qualifica-
tons, and having command of large amount
of capital, combination of qualities which
would command success in any undertaking.
1t is not our intention to refer to the differ


ences in opinion, lately existing between the
workmen and the employers, as to the amount
of wages to be paid. That has been settled
and the work is going ON harmoniously. We
would, however, express the opinion that the
time is coming when the employers will be
compelled to manufacture glass at . less figure
or shut up their establishments. When that
time comes, would it not be wise for the work
men to consider their best interests and work
the employers to givei The labor of glass


blowers is certainly not very light, and should


be well remunerated and as long as high
prices prevail and there is an extensive de-
mand for the manufactured article, the pres
ent price of labor will no doubt prevail. But
the point we wish to come at is this: Is it
better to close the glass establishments when
prices and demand decrease, and leave capital
and labor both suffer, or to work for such
wages as the times compel? We suggest these
thoughts for the consideration Of those inter-
ested, as we have no earthly interest in the
matter except we desire the welfare of both
employer and employed. Glass factories are
multiplying in this part of the State, and we
wish them all abundant success, but if any
parties wish to invest in this kind of business
we can refer them to several Of the largest and


most prosperous establishments in this part
of the State, which can be purchased ON the
following terms, viz: The owners will select
one disinterested man, the purchaser can se-
lect another, and these two third, who shall
have full power to fix the value Of the estab-
lishment and all its contents, and after deduct
ing ten per cent. from whatever valuation they
fix upon, the owners will pledge themselves
not to ask one dollar on the payment, for ten
years, providing reliable security is given them.
This is certainly better than can be done in
building new glass-hoases, or any other kind
that we know Of XII
Year: 1866

In Newark, recently, a wedding Of such
peculiar and solemn character was cele-
brated, as to make it worthy Of notice.
A young man, who was betrothed to a
lady of the city, returned from the army,
enfeebled by disease contracted in the
service. He sank rapidly after his return,
and when it became evident that his end
was not far distant, the lady herself asked
that the union might not longer be de-
layed, as she wished the privilege Of being
his wife for the few days that he remained
upon the earth. Under these circum-
stances the marriage was consummated,
and the lady is probably by this time a
widow, with the mournful satisfaction of
bearing the name Of one of the best and
bravest defenders of the Union.
Year: 1866

People do not seem readily to appre-
hend the true situation of these bonds in
reference to the financial condition of the
country. The prevalent impression ap-
pears to be that these bonds, bearing a
high rate of interest and exempted from
tazation, are to be a continual inequality
upon the resources of the country. This,
however, is incorrect. The "Seven-rhirty
Bonds" are redeemable by the govern
ment in three years from their issue; the
"Five-twenties," which comprise nearly
half of the whole amount issued, have but
from two to three years to run and Of
the "Ten-forties so inconsiderable a
number have been sold as to make it un-
necessary to take them into the account.
The two hundred millions, which do not
mature until 1881, are the only ones that
are permanent, and which the govern
ment cannot soon change. The proba-
bilities are that as rapidly as they mature
they will be called in, and the government
will borrow money on a new issue oi
bonds, subject to ordinary taxation, upon
the same terms as any other borrower
This will have the effect Of equalizing the
interest value Of money, and remove the
inequality between investments ip gov
ernment loans and investment in any
other securities and in view Of this We
cannot but feel grateful for the far-seeing
financial ability which provided for theil
redemption at an early period, instead Of
saddling the country for an indefinite OF
lengthy period with class Of securities
which discriminate 80 largely between the
government and the people, At theil
issue this was necessary, for many people
were doubtful of the success of the latt
struggle, and it was right that those wht
took the bonds should be compensated fol
the increased risk, but in the issue which
is to replace them no such necessity vii
exist, and it is not probable that any dis
crimination will be made in favor of gov
ernment loans.
Year: 1866

The irresponsible manner in which the
system Of emigration to this country is
conducted is beginning to attract atten.
ton from the authorities. A case has
just occurred on board the ship Neptune,
of New York, which even in these DAYS
of horrors startles the feelings of a com.
munity. A woman named Mary Ann
Gilroy gave birth, on the passage, to a
child, which, from sheer neglect, was
born dead. The woman herself was per-
mitted to lie on some straw between decks
for two days, with the dead infant by her
side, without receiving the slightest atten-
tion from the surgeon of the ship or any
one else, until she became SO frozen that
her life is despaired of. For wonder,
the New Yorkers have bound over the
captain of the ship, and issued warrant
for the apprehension of the inhuman sur
geon who, it is to be hoped, may receive
the punishment due to his barbarity.
Year: 1866

Among our exchanges there are but few
that afford us more pleasure in perusing than
this spicy and interesting journal, published at
Belvidere, by A. J. Shampanore. It's typo
graphical appearance is not always quite what
it might be-this, however, is not owing to
lack Of knowledge of the art of printing hand
some paper, as we have reason to know that
the publisher of the Inteliigencer is one OF the
best practical printers in the State. 1t takes
means, as well as ability, to print handsome
journal. Good type, press, paper, ink and
rollers, all cost something, and without q con-
slant supply of the needtulno amount Of ability
will suffice. We venture the assertion that
there are scores, who have received the Intel


Agencer ever since Mr.. Shampanore took charge
of it, who have never paid one cent towards its
support. How can they expect man to print
paper without funds? Seldom ever week
passes without the hnteitigencer contains an ap-
peal to delinquents to sc fork over" FMS
must be very annoying to those who do pay,
as well as the editor himself, who is compelled
to do it, and will be as long as he continues
the pernicious credit system. The ability pos
sessed by Mr.. Shampanore, and displayed on
his paper, should be well repaid, and we can
assure the citizens of Belvidere, and Warren
county, that, If they will give him a fair chance
and liberal support, he will give them much
more than the worth of their money in the In
telligeacer. As there has lately been desper-
ate effort made, by low-lived scoundrels, to
ipiure the reputation of Mr.. Shampanore aid
his paper, by palming off on him an ingeniously
written and infamous article, we take the
liberty OF saying that he is one of the last men
who would stoop to such conduct as he IS
charged with by his enemies. Having taken
charge of the Pioneer Office for us more than
one year, and performed all the duties of a
practical printer in thorough and satisfactory
manner, and displayed an amount Of literary
ability, seldom combined with such thorough
knowledge of the mechanical part of the busi-
ness--with kind heart, willing hand, and
honesty and reliability unimpeachable, we have
reason to know that the infamous charges
against him are false. Mr.. S., however, is
able to paddle his own canoe; and, Judging
from a late issue of his paper, we. should say
that he is getting his enemies in the pit which
they dug for him-the place where all such
" contemplate liars,' as he calls them, will
sooner or later go.
Year: 1866

The Fenian Congress has adjourned
without doing anything except striking
out the Presidents and other officers, who
consumed the proceeds Of the society in
splendid living, and arranging to purchase
few muskets for the use of the brother.
hood. In this they have been sensible,
and if the same good sense continues to
govern them, the probability is that their
society will continue to scare Johnny Bull,
and keep him spending the money of the
people in frantic efforts, first to find and
then to conquer its redoubtable members.
Year: 1866

For some little time past, the name Of
the man, who for years past has been a
subject of daily execration in the mouths
ofnorthern men and alteration in southern,
has been but little used. He lived in
Fortress Monroe at the expense of the
Government Gas indeed he has lived for
most of his natural life), and people were
beginning to forget him. Congress, how
ever seems to retain recollection of his
existence, and has politely requested the
President to tell them what he knows
about him, and significantly adds to the
question another, which is, why he has
not been tried for his crimes. The
governors and Legislatures of States have
followed in the same. track, and added
their conviction that the arch rebel ought
not to be permitted to escape the punish
ment due his crimes. The President has
replied courteously, butoccupied the space
of short message in reciting what every
body knew before" that Jefferson Davis
was prisoner in Fortress Monroe" At
torney General Speed sends letter in
which be states that he thinks Davis is still
"prisoner of war;" as the war is not le-
gally over until the troops are all with
drawn from the insurgent States-that
the constitution viii not allow his trial
except in the States where the treason
was committed, and it would be farce
to try him there, for no jury could be
found who would convict him-that at
any rate Chief Justice Chase declines,
under the present circumstances, to hold
court for such purpose in Virginia,
therefore, in substance, they do not pre-
pose at present to do anything with him,
except to keep him in Fortress Monroe.


The President, in this, as in all matters,
while he presents manly independence,
exhibits disposition to learn all the feel
ing and temperament of both Congress
and the legislatures, and then taking these
with all the other circumstances into the
account, to shape his policy as nearly in
accordance with the wishes of the people
as thus expressed, as it is possible to do,
and Mr.. Davis will probably owe either
his life or its loss to the spirit manifested
in regard to him by the present Congress,
not very pleasant contingency to him
when its stern radicalism is taken into the
account.
Year: 1866

Three weeks since gentleman called at the
Pioneer Office and ordered an advertisement of
a house and lot for sale, to be inserted the
following week. To avoid the expense of an
additional insertion it was laid over till last
week. In few days after it appeared in the
Pioneer, several called to inquire about it, one
of whom offered several hundred dollars more
than it had just been sold for to another party.
While one dollar only was saved by not adver.
tising the property, at least three hundred dol
lars were lost. Those who have property to
sell should make it known by advertising lib
erally
Year: 1866

A lot of silver spoons were found on Satur-
day last on the North Pennsylvania Railroad,
near Fishers lane. The spoons bore the init
ials of Miss Mary L. Watts, who was murder
ID by Christian Berger # hsa bs yssdnee n in
was passing in the neighborhood, and were
scattered around as if they had been thrown
away in hurry by some one. These spoons
were undoubtedly taken by Berger at the time
he committed the murder. The murderer is
now in Moyamensing Prison awaiting his trial,
which will probably be commenced this week.
He appears rather broken down, and has but
little to say.


On Saturday last his cell was visited, and in
reference to remark dropped in reference to
the horrible tragedy, he replied: sYes, don't
know what ever induced me to commit such a
crime" although in the samebreath he further
stated that he had no recollection of cutting
the old woman's throat. One of the party in
attendance at the time remarked to him that
such deeds were only committed by those pos
sessed of the Devil, to which the prisoner re-
piled that he supposed he must have been pos
sessed by that noted individual at the time.


As the party was about leaving him he burst
into tears, and said he wished he could be re-
moved from his cell to the one overhead, on
the second floor. They wished to know why,
when he said, "Oh, could then be so much
nearer my Lord" Since his confinement he
appears restless and nervous, although he eats
heartily, and seems to rest we'll. The prisoner
has quite youthful appearance. His father,
during the examination before the inquest of
the Coroner, testified that his son was only
twenty years of age. The old man was much
agitated at the time, and evidently made
mistake. He is about ".


Berger, since his confinement, has been Wis
tied by his father and other relatives. His
wife is still extremely i'll, and may never re-
cover from the terrible shock.


The spoons were found not far from where
the razor with which the murder was commit
ted was lying. The prisoner has not, since his
confinement, alluded to taking the spoons
His statement is, that after he had got about
a mile from the house, he put his hand in his
pocket and drew forth the bloody razor and the
roll of greenbacks, about $53, in tens, fives,
and ones, taken from Miss Watts. He says he
threw the razor away, and this part Of the
story is no doubt true, as the razor was found
at the place where be stated.


II the prisoner was crazy then, as he con-
tends, it is somewhat singular that he did not
throw the money away at the same time The
secret of the whole affair is, that he knew the
razor and the silver spoons would be strong ev-
idence against him, and fearful, as all murder
ers are, that he might have been seen and ar
rested at any moment before he had chance
to dispose of these two articles, he dropped
them as soon as he was out of sight of the
house. The fact of the finding of the spoons
will, it is thought, be admitted by Berger,
when he is questioned in regard to them
Time may develop that he has taken many
more articles than those which have been
found
Year: 1866

THE INSTINCT OF IMMoRTALITH.-
The understanding cannot show that
we shall ''live again." All the Phe-
nomena of death are against it, Ma
tural analogy cannot prove 1t. The
same flower that died does notTise next
year, but a different one. The butterfly
that comes out of the chrYsaliS was al
ready contained in it, and this second
birth is not properly change from
visible TO invisible life There was a
time when one was not; why may nota
time come when he shall cease 70 BET
This failure of the understanding is
compensated by a natural instinct, tes-
tifyinp clearly wherever its light has
not~been smothered by the queries OF
logic, or the vices or cares Of the life.
The belief, such as it is, rests on this:
on no miraculous evidence, on no force
of demonstration. We are speaking
now of an immortals life which means
progress, which, points beyond death to
new help for the weak, new discfplines
for the erring, new light on the dark
places of experience, new knowledge
of the riches of God Thoughtful per-
sons say It Is proved by the tmpeEfeo-
ton we see insthis life, and the mani
fest infelicities and inequalities OF hu-
man condition. here; they infer 1t alike
from the large capacity and the small
attainment of the soul; alike from the
incompleteness of what we are and.the
boundlessness of what we hope for.
But what are these inferences when
closely observed, but expressions Of the
natural necessity that is upon US to ex-
pressions of the natural necessity that
Is upon us to explain these strange
phenomena of our life? From hight
and depth, from center and circumfer-
ence, comes the mighty need. IL Is the
cry of our nature, and its answeris inn
mortal life.-Ihe Radical.
Year: 1866

against the approach Of disease, he is held,
and very Justly. to be either fool or
madman. What, then, shall be said Of a
man wis refuses to keep supply of the
ECLECTIC Cleanser, which has already
worked a revolution in household labor


Sold by all druggists and krocers.
Year: 1866

MANurAcrukiNG TO ORpER-Sam Perry,
at No i5 Brady street, invites the attention
Of the public to the splendid assortment oh
Gents Furnishing Goods which he las now
on hand. consis ing Of every recent style and
color He is also manufacturing to order in
the mos; finished mannncr, having the best
outter in the city in his employ. II you
want an elegantly fitting suit of clothes that
will wear well, drop in at the old stand.
Year: 1866

s T.-1S60.-X-The amount of Plantation Bitters
sold in year is something startling They would
I'LL Broadway six feet high, from the Park to 4th
street. brakes mandatory is one of the insttu-
the rocks in the Eastern States with his cabalistc


3. T-lS6O-A;," and then got the old granny legis-
of nature which gives him the monopoly. We do
not know how this is, but do know the Plantation
Bltters SELL as no other article ever did They are
USED by all classes OF the community. and are death
on Dyspepsia-certain. They are very invig0rating
when langdld and weak and a great appetizer


saratoga spring Water, sold by all Druggists
Year: 1866

Another destructive cOnfagration among steam
boats occurred this morning, which resulted in the
reduction of five elegant steamers to as many charred
and smoking hulls. The fire broke out between four
and five o'clock on the Nevada, lying at the levee.
" men hrst discovered it burning the starbOard
side OF the stern of that boat. Whence it came or
now 1t was kinded is at present unknown as there
had been nothing legitimate going to originate it,
The most intelligent opinion is that it was kindled
by an incendiary.


The watchman of the Nevada was first to discover
the hre and Immediately gave the alarm as extern
SlYely as he could, but it nearly half an hour
before the engines could arrive the spot and get to
work: In the meantime the flames swept through
the light frame upperwOrkS of the doomed boat
gathering strength andferceness every minute They
spread to the Frank Bates, lying alongside Just be-
low the Nevada, and the E1ie Deans, lying next be-
low the Frank Bates, and to the Amazon and fanny
Ogden. lying just above.


All these boats except the Fanny Ogden, burned
to the waters edge. The Fanny Ogden has the
whole of the upper works of her stern burned of,
and also the stern portion of her hull She is nearly
an entire wreck. Just below the Etfe Deans lay the
new steamer Lizzie Gill and the Ned Tracy, both
loaded with valuable cargoes and both exposed to
imminent peril from the flames, which were sweep
ing towards them. The Henry S. Turner and the
Nashville also were in similar condition. and their
destruction seemed inevitable but by the energetic
efforts OF their crews and officers aided by the op-
perfume assistance of loose boats in the harbOr all
four OF these dragged from the levee into the
stream, and escaped.
Year: 1866

MILITARY ACooUNFs.-The Second Comptroller
yesterday decided that whenever the account Of
discharged officer or soldier has been settled and his
travel adjusted under the 18th section Of the ac
of January @ 1873 on the 5th section Of the act OF
July e. 1851 it is not legal competent tor any as
bursting or accounting officer to reopen the account
for the purpose of making an additional allowance
for constructive service or constructive travel
Rask, RsquA.
Year: 1866

Gov. Worth has been in office eight months
1t was promised by all his friends, when he
was elected, that under his auspices the
Union would soon be restored, though many
of our people thought it was " Holden and
go back to the Union, and Worth and stay
out''


True it is, the Governor and his friends
have managed to keep US out for the space
of eight months; and the signs now are that
we are further from being restored than ever
What shall be done2 Gov Worth has al
ready led us into the Slough of Despond
and we see no prospect of his getting us out.
He has ripped up and destroyed, as far as
he could, all that had been done by the Pro-
visional Governor in the name of the Presi-
dent, to restore the State to the Union and
instead of promoting harmony and good
feeling among our people, it is notorious
that under his administration there is more
party feeling now than at any former period.
This is owing to his having turned his back
on the Union party of the State; and to the
zeal with which he has prescribed aud perse-
cuted his former Union friends.


We happen to know, that while Gov
Worth has thus caused bad feeling and dis
cord here at home, he has but little if any
influence at Washington. His own organ,
the Sentinel, has recently admitted that he
did not possess sufficient influence at Wash
ington to have friend of his appointed Col
lector at Wilmington. He receives official
courtesy at Washington, but nothing more
The writer of this knows for he has seen the
record, that Gov. Worth's recommendations
for office are summed up on the same sheet
with the recommendations of others, private
citizens and that they have no more weight
than the latter.


Gov. Worth and his part1zans are evident
ly in the way in the work of restoration. If
the Governor is really devoted to the State,
and wishes to see her restored to the Union,
he ought to retire. We fear this great work
can never be accomplished ander his auspices.


We call upon his organ, the Sentinel, to
tell the people what Gov. Worth has done
for them since he has been in Office, and
what hope there is that the Union will be
restored under his administration. We do
not want passion and abuse, but a calm,
thoughtful reply from that paper The office
of Governor ought to be so used as to pro-