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Year: 1872

Our ON BAIL.-A day or two since, We
had occasion to call at lawyers Office in
this city, and while there, genteel look
ing young man entered ,and took seat to
wait bis turn. He at once recognized US
by speaking, and while his countenance
was familiar, we could not place him at
the time, upon inquiry as TO where we
had met, the gentleman reminded us that
we had metin our county, Jail a few weeks
since. We happened to be there by con-
sent Of the jailer, long enough to procure
an item for the PIONEER, while the gen.
tleman referred to, was incarcerated in
that prison for FIVE long weeks, on the
testimony Of a half witted fellow, who ad-
mitted that he set fire to several places
in Millville, of his own free will and ac-
cord, and then accused others of instiga.
ting him to fire other property in that
city. Philip Watson, is the name of the
gentleman with whom we met, and who
has been on bail for three weeks past in
the sum of fifteen hundred dollars. offered
by friend from Berlin, Camden County,
the native place of Mr. Watson. Alfred
Applegate of Absecon is now in our Co.
Jail, accused by the same fellow, of the
same crime. They were committed after
hearing before Mayor Dummett and
Ex-Mayor Wells of Millville. If there
is no other evidence against them than
that of the half-witted young fellow now
in prison, who has already admitted that
he set fire to these places, without having
been instigated by any one, then we say,
that to imprison two innocent men on
such fimsey charge is an outrage, which
should be redressed. The word of per-
son, on his oath, is not worth straw, if
that person would set fire to property as
the fellow did in Millville, and then ac-
cuse others of hiring him to do it for FIVE
dollars. No person should be imprisoned
simply on the word of such a person, and
unless better testimony is adduced, those
who have been incarcerated should have
such redress as the law will give them
We are not personally acquainted with
the accused or the prisoners, and know
not what evidence may be brought against
them, but as we said before; if there is
none stronger than that on which they
we're committed to prison, their incarce-
ration is an outrage. What citizen would
submit to such treatment without seeking
for such redress as law and justice would
grant them.
Year: 1872

THE OYSTER TRADE.-What effect the
establishment of several oyster canning
factories at Port Norris, will have On the
quantity and price of oysters for oul
Bridgeton Markets We cannot at present
tell, but fear the coves and plants will
come up scattering while cullens may &C
up about fifty per cent. We hope how
ever that there may be enough for each
enough for all, enough forevermore.
Year: 1872

FRESH FIsH.-Since Elmer Jackson
has not been able to procure full supply,
there has been scarcity of fresh fish in
our market. When load comes up from
the bay, they are gobbled up in short Or
der, and those who happen to be on hand
at the time they arrive are the lucky ones.
Why do not some of our enterprising
young men who are loafDg about the cor
ners 60 into the fish business. They
would soon make enough to pay for those
fancy suits, and delicate canes, and the
cigars which they smoke, and puff the
smoke into the faces of ladies as they
pass by.
Year: 1872

The CANNING SEAsoN.-The season
for canning fruit is rapidly drawing to a
close In short time the busy season
will be over, and hundreds of hands will
have to find employment at other occupa-
tlons. This city was among the first in
the state, which entered extensively into
the canning business, and is now far ahead
of other places in the quantity and quail
ity of fruit canned Not only the can
ming establishments which make bust
ness of it, but hundreds of families who
do their own canning, have entered into
it more extensively the present season
than in any former year. The house
keepers of Bridgeton think they can do
their own canning better and more eco
nomically than that which they purchase
of regular establishments. There is not
so much pains taken with it, when put
up in very large quantities. and the ex-
pense is much greater, than to have it
done at home.
Year: 1872

Many a sigh is heaved, many a
heart broken. many a life rendered
miserable by the terrible infatuation
which persons manifest in choosing a
life companion for their daughters.
How is it possible for happiness to
result from the union of two princi-
pals so Numerically opposed to each
other in every point as virtue is to
vice? and yet how often is wealth
considered a better recommendation
for young men than virtue How
often is the first question that is
asked concerning the suitor of a
daughter, thus: is he rich p Yes,
he abounds in wealth, but does that
afford any evidence that he will make
a kind and atfectionate husband
as he rich?' Yes, his clothing is
purple and fine linen, and he fares
sumptuouslv every day, but can you
infer from that that he is virtuous ?
"Is he rich?' Yes, he has thousands
floating upon every ocean, but do not
riches sometimes "take to themselves
wings and fly away" And will you
consent that your daughter shall
marry a man who has nothing to rec,
ommend him but his wealth? ASK
not then, ais he rich p but has he
honor? and do not sacrifice your
daughters peace for money.
Year: 1872

EXTRAORDINARY STORY. Y.-ln Will
age not far from Berlin an old couple
lived very quietly upon their little
property. Both had carefully pur-
chased their collins some years ago,
as is often the case among country
folks. The cotIins were placed in a
stable, and were used as receptacle
for different things, especially for
storing up baked fruit and other artl-
cIes intended to be kept for winter
use. Not long ago the old man died
suddenly. The son (who was sol
dier, lnartered at Berlin,) hastened
at the summons to pay the last res
poets to his father remains. In the
meantime the mother had, with the
help of another son who lived with
her, put all the articles together in
one of the collins, and in the other
had duly placed the mortal remains
of him who for so many years was
the partner of her life long Journey
The coffin was carried to the grave
by the hands of stout country youths,
and followed by sorrowing relatives
and symrathizing neighbors, while
the bells tolled out their melancholy
dirge. The following day the sc son
had to return to the garrison. The
anxious mother wished to give him
some of the fruit. etc, that was pack
ed away to take with him on his jour
nev and on going to the remaining
coffin for that purpose, what WAS her
horror to find tho body Of her hus-
band, In the confusion Of the mo-
mont the wrong coffin had been borne
to the grave. and now there remained
nothing else to be done than to dig
the first coffin up again and bury the
dead body, whilo second tnnaral
Grafton had to be pronounced by the
village pastor.
Year: 1872

And I who love you, friend Of years,
Can give you only this
The mute compnnionShip of tears,


The language oia kiss,
Or quiet clasping of the hand


When memories overflow,
And shines upon the sea and land


The light Of long ago.
Not much for giving, it is true


TO one in mcrricr mood,
But something, after all, To you


SO to be understand;
And in this old house by the sea,
comprehend you utterly.
Year: 1872

In New York the Radicals made u very sensible
disposition Of the powder they had prepared for a
salute ON the receipt Of the news from North Car
olina. The vote being against them they sold it
to tho Democrats and Liberals who used it IN eel
sbrsting the victory. The Wilmington Radicals
were not 30 ready to replenish their pockets. But
they doubtless feel that they will soon have an
opportunity to dispose OF it again in this way, 80
there il not much lost.
Year: 1872

The Commercial need not suppose its readers
are blind to the fact that its proprietors hold an
appointment under one Of the Departments Its
daily issues furnishes conclusive proof OF our re-
mark. Every public act, aud the treaties passed
BY Congress appear in its columns under the usual
official head. and attest to the fact that it well
- many other papers that support the Grant part
are The paid organs OF the President his Cabinet


DILAYKD.- Owing to the giving way OF the
aoor beneath our press and q slight arrangement
Of the machinery last night while working Our
large weekly edition, the issue Of the DAILY Ga
zHTTE, this afternoon, has been unavoidably de-
layed several hours. and doe. not contain quite
much reading matter as usual.
Year: 1872

from lands end to lands end, that all may
read, and reading, believe, that for the
countless millions who are on the road to
an uusimeIy grave with bilious complaints
there il bat QUE truly great and reliable
remedy, and that is
Year: 1872

the City of New York has but one chance
remaining. That is, to fight Western cap
ital and enterprise on its oaon ground.


A combination in New York can place
enough capital in Chicago or Toledo rail
ways, elevators and steamers, to buy and
carry grain for while longer in its old
channels. A foothold must be secured on
Lake Superior also, which is slowly but
surely developing the new and natural
channel of the future grain trade Of the
West. Such foothold may be secured on
Lake Superior yet, if the New York mana
gers with their usual procrastination, do
not trifie away the next twenty months, in
trying to lit the commerce of Gotham over
the fence by pulling at the straps Of its
Erie boots.
Year: 1872

We are reliably informed that work will
be begun by the N. P. parties on the rail-
road line from Rice's Point to the mouth
of the Nemadji river, so soon as few more
of our property holders are heard from, and
they will surely respond. Clear the track !!
Year: 1872

Gov. Washburn who has just returned from trip
to Washington look after the interests of the State
in the of the st. Crox land grant, received
surances from Attorney General Williams that mas
much the question pending in court he should
render opinion in regard to the right of offering the
lands for sale until decision had been made by the
U. S. Supreme Court, and steps would be taken to
put the lands in market. The position of affairs in
regard these lands is therefore unlikely undergo
any change till after the next meeting of Congress.
Year: 1872

disavow and which they ought to know
are utterly absurd. The most import
ant of them are utterly forbidden by
the constitution and they know it.
No man can 60 to Congress or be chos-
en- President without taking solemn
oath to sustain the constitution which
absolutely forbids the payment of re-
bel debts or payment for emancipated
slaves.


I commend my case to the sober
Judgment Of the American people. |
ask them to judge us without prejud-
ice, without passion and with spirit
uninfamed by wrath and vengeance.
I ask them to judge us as citizens who
are sincerely trying to do what we be-
ieve best for our country, and l do
trust that passion and prejudice will
not prevail; that we shall be judged
as we are and not as we are represent
ed, and a benefcent triumph, which
will increase the value of every acre
of land in the Southern States, which
will increase the product of these States,
make their people harmonious, black
and white, and make them live in a
more trustful, peaceful and fraternal
relation than they have hitherto held
towards each other, will be secured. I
trust this result will be attained and
that generations to come shall rejoice
over the inception, progress and tri-
umph of the liberal movement. Ap-
plause.] Friends, I bidy good night.


At the close of his speech Mr.. Gree
lev retired amid cheers.
Year: 1872




robe covering filth, rottenness and cor
ruption, social, commercial and politi-
cal.


19. We build too many churches and
cultivate the Christian virtues and
spirit too little; we have too many
schools and too few real teachers; we
have too many false theories and too
few true ones; we are too undivided in
certain directions and not enough so
in others; we adhere too closely to what
we ought to depart from, and refuse
to take hold of that to which we ought
to cling.
20. In short, we are too much what
we ought not, and not enough what
we ought to be! .<..
Year: 1872

There are many fish which hunt their
prey singly, as the pike and trout, and
the way in which large pike or trout
will course and run down a smaller


fish resem bles nothing so much as a
greyhound coursing hare. Now the
unhappy little fish turns from side to
side in its efforts to escape, while it's
pursuer bends and turns to every mo-
ton, following close upon his track,
and cutting him off exactly as grey
hound does hare. Now he rushes a.
mong shoal of his fellows, hoping to
be lost sight of in the crowd and con-
fusion; but the grim foe behind is not
to be bafied or deceived, and, singing
Year: 1872

BY FATHER RYAN.
A baby played with the surplice sleeve
OFFS gentle Priest-while in accents low
The sponsor murmured the grand 'I believe" ="
And the Priest bade the mystic waters flow
SIN the name of the Father, of the Son,
And the Holy Spirit t''-Three in One.
Spotless as lily's leaf?


Whittier than the Christmas snowl
Not shade of sin or grief


And the babe laughed sweet and low.
A smile fitted over the baby's face
Or was it the CLEAN Of its angels wing
Just passing then, and leaving trace
Of its presence, as it scared to sing
A hymn, when words and water win
To grace and life child of sin2


Net an outward sign or token


That the child was saved from woe
But the bonds of sin were broken,


And the babe laughed sweet and low.
A cloud rose up to the mothers eyes
And out of the clouds grief's rain fell fast
Came the baby's smiles and the mother sighs
Out of the Future, or the Past?


Ah CLEAN and gloom must ever meet,
And gall must mingle with the sweet
Yea upon her baby's laughter


Trickled tears-'tis always So
Mothers dread the dark Hereafter


But her babe laughed sweet and low.
And the years. like waves, broke on the shore
Of the mothers heart and her baby's life
But her lonely heart drifted away before
Her little boy knew an hour of strife
Drifted away on summer eve


Ere the orphaned boy knew how to grieve
Her humble grave was humbly made


Where roses bloomed in summers glow:
The wild birds sang where her heart was


laid


And her boy-laughed sweet and low.
He foated away from his mothers grave,
Like fragile flower on bright stream s tide!
Till he heard the moan of the mighty wave
That welcomed the stream to the ocean wide
Out from the shore and over the deep,
He sailed away-and he learned to weep
Furrowed grew the face once fair


Under storms of human woe;


Silver gray the bright, brown hair;


And he walled so sad and low
And years swept on as erst they swept;
Bright wavelets once-wild pillows now;
Wherever he sailed-he ever wept,
And a cloud hung o'er his brow,


Over the deep and into the dark,
But no one knew where sank his bark.
Wild roses watched the mothers tomb,


The world still laughed-'tis ever so;
God only knew the baby's doom,


They laughed so sweet and low.
Year: 1872

The long letter from Prof. Agassiz
will add not less to his fame as a con-
scientious scientific observer than to the
glacial theory of which he is the chief
expounder. 1t is not too much TO say
that he has found the Alps of the New
World; for in the close likeness between
the mountain scenery of Patagonia and
that of. Switzerland, which he so glow
ingly depicts, he has recognized some
thing more than a mere similarity Of
appearances, and shown that the same
great agency which gave peculiarities Of
shape and characteristics of surface to
the mountains Of the old world has left
equal imprints at the extremity Of our
continent. It is in pleasant contrast
with the stormy days of geology, when
the advocates Of the Neptunian and Plu-
tonian theories waged bitter, wordy war
fare on each other. to fnd Professor
AgasslE taking pains to describe his dis
ooyery Of salt water inland pool and
its inhabltants, aud stating frankly that
Its existence offers strong proof in favor
Of the coast elevation theory, which is
~ he rival Of his own glacial hypothesis in
explaining the phenomena Of that dis
tant region.
Year: 1872

At a meeting of the Dock Commissioners,
yesterday the dredging of the slip the south side
the pier at the foot OF N ordered
superintendent Westere reported that the pier ut the
foot of Thirtethst, North River, had been repaired
The communication, received at the previous meeting,
from patentee in relation to providing suitable build


ngs for grain storage, ordered ile the Board
having no power to construct such buildings Supern-
tendent Westervelt recommended the construction OF
new pier feet by 40 feet at the foot of Fifty rtst,
North River at cost Of about $4,000 The Superin-
tendent stated that the only piers In the vicinity
at Forty SIXTH Forty seventh, and Fiftethsts that
these were constantly crowded with vessels; that the
neighborhood building up rapidly. and greatly in
need increased accommodation for the loading and
mittee In accordance with written request from the
Bureau OF Street Cleaning, the dredging OF the slip in


front of the dumping board at the foot Of Yeseyt
ordered


The Dry Dock Company at Pier No. 43, +. r., in reply
TO notice repair that pier, stated that 1t was in
very dilapidated state from ordinary and decay
and that the repairs ought properly TO be done by the
Commissioners Referred. A communication was re-
ceiyed the Collector of the Port announcing that
he had been instructed by the Secretary OF the Treasury
the surrender OF the marine papers OF the
barge Enterprise 1t appears that this barge after
having been permanently moOTed about 20 years at the
bulkead between Harrison and Frankin-sts n. r., and
used as stOrebouse for hay several times removed
by the Commissioners. Its owners finally entered the
barge coastng vessel and obtained marine papers,
but continued to occupy the bulkhead The Commission
ers protested the subject referred ~ the Treas
ury Department at Washington.
Year: 1872

The hearing upon the application for man.
damus to compel tho Controller to pay s25OO tho
requishOn Of the Fire Commissioners, was concluded
yesterday before Justice Barrett in Supreme Court.
Special Term when counsel for the Fire Commissioners
replied to the argument OF counsel made on Tuesday on
behalf OF the Controller. The position OF the Controller
is that the Fire Commissioners must send the pay rolls
OF their department to him his audit allowance in
stead Of having the money paid To them for disbursement
The Fire Department counsel attempted TO show That
a corporation possessing the usual powers OF corpo
Tatons These powers conferred In 1898 were continued
I'm the Of 1865 with the power OF recovering fines and
penalties and when the act OF 1865 repealed. the
powers transferred to the Commissioners
by the OF 1871, either expressly by implication
Counsel maintained that there an intention OF tho
Legislature that such Department should be indepen
dent and placed beyond the control OF the Controller Of
the city Decision reserved.
Year: 1872

but he knew there were hungry ones at home
awaiting his return. As the wolf came near
he hit him square upon the head with a stone,
when, with an angry "yelp," the wolf sprang
into the thicket, and set up a long and dismal
howl. The boy listened to hear if there were
any answering howls, and hearing none, took
courage but soon the savage beast, madden
ed with hunger, came at him again With bis
club he gave him a well directed blow between
the eyes, which sent him bowling back again
into the thicket Again and again was the
contest renewed many times did the savage
yet cowardly animal make aspiring at the lad,
and many times did the brave boy beat him
of, until at last he came near the log cabin
Of his parents, when the disappointed wolf,
with a long and wailing howl, dashed into tho
woods Trembling with excitement and wet
with porspiration, the boy dropped the meat
upon the floor, crying, "Mother I've got it I;
mother, I've got it, and fell exhausted at his
mothers feet


~ don't believe that" says Harry "wc
all have to run, and so would nine men out Of
ten. do not believe there ever was boy
SO brave as that" Yet the story is true, boys,
if it does seem pretty large one. can
give you the boys name Golden Hours
Year: 1872

" | think it must be jolly thing to be a
young widow !" | heard this remark the
other day, in a group Of laughing girls. |
think | remember saying such thing my
self in my girish times. Do you know,
girls, what it is to be a widow ? 1t is to be
ten times more open to comment and criti-
cism than any other lady could possibly be-
1t is to have men gaze as you pass, first at
your black dress and then at your widows
cap, until your sensitive nerves quiver under
the infection 1t is to have one i'll natured
person say, wonder how long she will
wait before she marries again ~ and another
answer, " until she gets a good chance, | sup.
pose" 1t is now and then to meet the glance
of real sympathy, generally from the poorest
and humblest woman that you meet, and feel
your eyes fill at the token, so rare that it is,
alas unlocked for. 1t is to have your dear
fashionable friends console you DER the fol.
lowing fashion: "Oh, well it is dreadful
loss. We knew you'd feel it, dear" And
in the next breath, " You will be sure to
marry again, and your widows cap is very
becoming to you"


But it is more than this to be a widow. 1t
is to miss the strong arm you have leaned
upon, the true faith that you knew could
never fail you, though all the world might
forsake you. Itis to miss the dear voice
that uttered your name with a tenderness
that none other could give it. 1t is to hear
no more the well.known footsteps that you
flew so gladly once to meet, To see no more
the face that to your adoring eyes seemed as
the face of the angels of God. To feel no
more the twining arms that folded you so
lovingly the dear eyes that, looking into
your own, said plainly, whatever it might
seem to others, yours was the fairest face
earth held for him. 1t is to fight with
mighty sorrow as man fights with the waves
that overwhelm him, and to hold 1t at arm


length for a while only to have-in the hours
Of loneliness and weakness-the torrent roll
over you, while poor, storm-driyen dove
YOU see ne haven. -.Ne,o York Home Jour-
nal
Year: 1872

We must accept Christ, or accept moth.
ing. There is one thing for US to do, aud
only one. If the drowning man refuse the rope
he Is lost. If prisoner reject the pardon, be
dies If dying beggar refuse the bread he
starves 1t may seem, very courageous to go
down third time and be drowned. II may
seem heroic to tear the pardon to pieces In his
cell. 1t may seem very brave to throw away
the bread aud starve, but in the light OF calm
common sense, it looks like insanity and
nothing elsc.-Dr. Epson
Year: 1872

Fruit is the thing, and that man who
lives in the love Of God and charity, shows by
his fruit that he has the right faith for him,
That is valuable believing that makes right
living. | believe that, as formative power,
certain beliefs are better than others but ii
the goodness is evolved that is the main thing.
There is difference in roads, but if you get
home at last, that is the use Of roads.
Year: 1872

childhood is like a mirror catching and
rejecting images all around it. Remember
that an impious or proiane word uttered by a
parents lips may operate on young heart ike
a careless spray of water upon polished steel,
staining it with rust which no after securing
can effaee,