K wr,» w II11—atmaammmmmmtmmmm mt ^ionffr. i ^JAMES B. FEROUSOnTEditor" Itridgelon, October 13, 1871. THE ISSUES OF THE CONTEST. It appeal's to be inherent in human na~ ture to fight over some question or other. If there is no question naturally presenting itself, then it gets up one. If it cannot raise the issue about things, then it raises it about men. If it does not como easily about in this way then it begins the war over words. War it will have about some thing or other. Sometimes it is initiated over wrongs which need retrieval, sometimes about men whom it believes ought to be set up or pulled down, and sometimes over words whose insults sting, or whose noble sentiments exalt. Sometimes over all these tilings combined, but always tear. Like all other things in nature, if this be kept within its appropriate natural boundaries it is good. The destruction of the rushing tor rent is an evil, but the aggressive How of the waters is a blessing. Stagnation with its miasma of corruption is worse than even the torrent's violence, though the gentle collisions of the advancing stream are best of all. Nowhere lias this phase of things displayed itself with more pertinacity than in the realm of politics. Nowhere indeed has its violence been more needed. Let po litical waters lie still, in the repose of un questioned acquiescence for but six months, and they breed more active corruption than a Southern New Jersey swamp will of gnats and mosquitoes. Instinctively the people feel this to be so, and as instinctively they keep up a war over it. So long as the par ties are tolerably evenly balanced there is generally war enough between them to get up such storms as will purify the political atmosphere, though eveu then there is foul ness enough iu the centre to make a little private fighting both desirable and certain. Iu our State the parties occupy this relative __il...S 4l.c or UCB11J MW.....VVV. shrewdest politicians often feel themselves at fault in any accuracy of predicted suc cess. Very much more than in most other States does the result depend upon the is sues which are presented, and the men who are candidates, and, in despite of all that is said against New Jersey her legislation is purer than most others from this very cause. Just now the prominent iituc be fore the people in the elections close at hand is the leasing of our prominent rail roads to the Pennsylvania Central. Men are taking sides upon it, and candidates are avowing their sympathies and beliefs. Ex actly what shaping the question will take it is impossible to say, but it is certain that political aspirants are ranging themselves upon one side or the other. What the peo ple will say about it remains to be told, but ou a question of such magnitude it is fair to believe they will say tomething, and there is not much doubt but that this may be one of the issues of the contest. After this these issues are made up largely of the gen eral political principles involved in the or ganization of Republicanism and Democ racy. Upon these the opinions of the peo ple are pretty well settled, and the battle resolves itself in the evenness of party num bers, into the capability, the character, the strength, and courage of the men who may be selected as standard bearers for the re spective parties. In this it is but fair to say that both parties have selected men foi Gubernatorial candidates who may fairly challenge the respect of their fellow-men. Mi. W alsh possesses a strength of natun and cliaraetev not often accorded to men. and it is no disparagement to Mr. Parker to say that in this Mr. Walsh is superior. It is of course known to our readers that w* are an earnest advocate for the election o! the latter gentlemen, believing that just such a vigorous administration as he is cer tain to exercise will be of the greatest valut to the State. If as appears, tjjp issues in volve no national questions of positive stamp—if the parties are balanced with tol erable evenness—if both the candidates are men of good repute—then it seems to u that the fullest amount of intelligent vigoi which may be displayed will carry the day. In this regard Mr. Wa'.6h stands pre-emi nent, and if his party work with him in anything like a correspondent form, the chauces are certainly largely in his favor. THE ELECTIONS. State elections were held on Tuesday last in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa, all of which were carried by the Republicans by largely increased majorities. The con test in Pennsylvania was especially bitter, and much hard work was done by both parties to bring out their vote. In Phila delphia there were more votes polled than ever before at a municipal election, and the fight between the two parties was exceed ingly bitter. Riot was the order of the day and in many of the wards open bloodshed was the result. William S. Stokely, Repub lican caudidate for Mayor, was elected by 8.000 majority. William B. Mann, Repub lican candidate for District Attorney, was elected over Furman Sheppard, Democrat, by 1,235 majority. The entire Republican city ticket was elected by majorities avera ging from three to twelve thousand. Throughout the State of Pennsylvania a heavy vote was polled, and the Republicans made heavy gains. The Legislature will be Republican in both blanches, and the State ticket of that party is carried by 20,000 ma jority. In Ohio the Republicans Lave made a clean sweep, and carried their State and Legislative tickets, electing General Noyes Governor, by more than 30,000 majority. The city of Columbus alone gives him 15.000 majority, and Cincinnati, Cleveland, and other cities, swell the Republican col umn. Large gains are reported throughout the State. Iowa elects the solid Republican ticket by about 40,000 majority. Col. Carpenter, the Republican candidate for Governor, runs considerably ahead of his former majority. The Legislature is almost unanimously Re publican. From Newark, New Jersey, we have news that tlie whole Republican city ticket is elected, by 1200 majority, a Republican gain of 1,000 votes over the election of I860. The new Common Council stands 21 Re publicans and 9 Democrats. The Board of Education, 23 Republicans and 6 Democrats. The Concert.—Our readers must not forget the grand concert of the “Vox Pop uli Glee Club” of Philadelphia, to be given in Grosscup’s Hall, Wednesday evening next, for the benefit of the Bridgeton Li brary. In the midst of the excitements of politics it is well to turn aside occasionally to enjoy an entertainment like this. Con certs of so grand a character as this are sel dom given in our city, and since the partic ipants have volunteered their services for the benefit of so good a cause, we hope our citizens will show a lively appreciation of their generosity, and come out in force to give them a cordial greeting. Programmes and tickets can now be obtained at the places advertised. See advertisement in anol her column. vr Rev. H. Watson will preach in the Laurel Street Methodst Church of this city, e\\ Sunday afternoon and evening next. CHICAGO. TERRIBLE CONFLAGRATION. THE CITT IN RUINS—12,000 BUILDINGS DE STROYED—100,000 TEOFLE HOMELESS. MILES OF SHOULDERING ASHES. Chicago, Oct. 10—1 A. M..—A great fire broke out in this city on Saturday and con tinued up to Tuesday of tliisHreck, raging during the whole time with tremendous fury. The fire started at about 11 o'clock, in a large planing-mill, situated between Clinton and Canal and YanBuren and Jack soil streets. The wind was blowing very fresh, and the flames spread with almost in credible rapidity, and in a few minutes the entire structure was a mass <}f fire. The immediate vicinity-is built up mainly with small wooden tenement houses, and two story frame buildings, occupied as grocer ies, saloons, etc. The inmates of many of these houses had barely time to rush out in their night attire, leaving their goods to de-' struotion. Many persons perished in the flames. When the alarm sounded for this tiro, an other of considerable magnitude was burn ing on Wells street, near Adams, and seve ral engines were necessarily kept at work upon this fire. Before the engines arrived, the fire had spread over so large an area, and was so rapidly spreading, that efforts seemed of little avail. Not r. house at this time is left standing north of Twelfth street to Division street, and only two elevators are left, tlioso belonging to Muudell and Charles Scott. The people, heretofore, buoyed up by the extraordinary excitement, are now despairing. There is absolute hun ger in thousands of oases. The city, more particularly in the businoss portion, is a mass of seething, blackened ruins, and des olation reigns everywhere. In addition to the reported destruction of theatres, hotels, business houses, and dwell ings, we have to announce the total loss ol over twenty churches of various denomina tions, a large number of which were among the finest church edifices in the West. The splendid building of the Tribune newspaper 1 I- «__..... IIA U lieu 1UV. ii tl tliv» vw>«uruv>vu proof, lias succumlied to the fury of the flames, and exists only in a mass of rubbish. It is impossible at this hour to ascertain the loss of life, but it is roughly estimated that at least one hundred persons, men, women, and children, have perished in tlie flames or by the falling walls. Without water and without provisions, the houseles eitizens are suffering terribly, both from hunger and cold. General Sheridan is doing everything in his power to give as sistance to the homeless, and in a few hours l-elief will be at band from our sister cities, who are nobly responding to the cry for help which goes up like a great wail from the ruins of our devastated city. Between twelve and fifteen thousand buildings have been destroyed, and Chicago is a ruin. The tire still rages with great fury, and it seems to be impossible to cheek tlie (lames. The Court House, Slierman House, and other hotel buildings have been de stroyed. The Michigan Central Railroad, and Illinois Central Railroad depots have been completely burned down. Tlie Cham ber of Commerce building, Western Union telegraph office, and many magnificent stores in the vicinity, are all destroyed. In order to prevent the spread of the flame? southward among the finest blocks in the city, a large amount of powder was brought from tlie arsenal and a numl>er of whoh blocks of buildings blown up, so as to pre vent the extending of tlie flames to tl i more valuable property in tlie neighborhood. The loss thus far will reach many million? of dollars, and thousands have been ren 'ered homeless. Later.—Oct. 10—1 P. M.—Additional de spatches from Chicago represent the devas tion by the lire as most deplorable. The flames still successfully resist all efforts to eheck their progress. Tlie fire lias swept everything from the Chamber of Commerce to tlie lake, and tlience to the Chicago river. The entire business portion of the city is in ruins. In answer to a despatch from the Mayor of Chicago, about two thirds of tlie Cincinnati fire department were sent by special train to the relief of the burning city. The Mayor lias tele graphed to all tlie surrounding cities for as sistance and supplies. They are being for warded as rapidly as possible. A despatch from tlie distressed city just received states that all the telegraph offices, ourt House, Custom House, Slierman House, Briggs House, Treinont House, Post Office. Board of Trade Buildings, Pa cific Hotel, Field Hotel, d^pot of the Rock1 Island and Cincinnati Railroad Company, and many other large buildings, are totally destroyed. The extensive dry goods estab lishment of Messrs. J. B. Farwell Co. is destroyed, and in fact every building is burnt out from Twelfth street north, nnd from the court on the west clear through to the lake. All of the city banks are burned down, and the whole of the business part of the city is destroyed. The fire is raging still with relentless fury, and the water sup ply has given out. The firemen are all ex hausted, and the citizens despair of clieck ng the flames. Later Still—New York, Oct. 10—4 P. M. —The Western Union Telegraph Company furnishes the following :—St. Louis has just had communication with Chicago. The op erator reports a heavy rain there last night, and that the fires are are all out. One fourth of the city is burnt and in ruins. In the west division Taylor and Halsted streets are swept to the northeast and south, burn ing the entire area of five square miles from Halsted north to the river, and from the river east to Lake Michigan. The fire then crossed the river to the north side and swept uninterruptedly to Lincoln Park, ta king in its way churches, schools, and dwel ling. No busiress houses are left in the south division. All the railroad depots, theatres, newspaper offices, including the Tribune, Post, Times, Journal, Mail, 'Ad lung, Union, and Advance; the Water Works, and Gas Works, went early in the night. Steam engines arrived from Mil waukee, but were useless. A fearful loss of life was occasioned by the falling of walls. A vain attempt was made to tear down the blocks near the fire to check the flames. Ten thousand business men will be compelled to make assignments, and an insurance crash is inevitable. Desolation and sorrow uni versally prevail. Fire-proof buildings burned like tinder especially the banks, not one of which re mains. Few business houses saved even their papers. The whole population were busy all niglit. The streets are now like a bivouac with sleeping men. The loss of it is impossible to estimate, The shipping was ordered into the north branch of the river, and were then sent adrift into Lake Michigan. Many of the vessels were burned. Tremendous efforts were made to save the Tribune and Post, as well as tlio City Hall and Government Buildings but nothing remains but blackened "stones and crackling cinders. No papers can be pub lished until type comes froih' elsewhere,’as the type fbundries were also burned- The origin of the fire was in a liable, where a woman took a kerosene .lamp at milking time. A large number of firemen were killed. All did their duty nobly, but streams of water in the burning blooks were like foun tain jets against the kwfal heat y tho most celebrated artists. In no part of the world is their equal to be seen. Com mendatory articles of the highest order have appeared in all tho secular and relig ious papers of the greatest cities where The Pilgrim has been shown and perhaps the mere enumeration of these cities and the unpara’ellod number of exhibitions given, present all the facts you will require 10 sus tain the claims of merit ami character we present. More Ilian this, we hope not only so sec otir readers at the exhibition, but hope that all Will take active part in ma t-innr tho ovhihitiims r:t n (1 kiiooogc The transition scene which closes The Pilgrim Exhibition is deeply impressive, a gem of scenic art, and a beautiful allego rical representation of Death and Heaven. It occupies a large stage. Almost every trial and conflict of life is illustrated in this Exhibition, and that, too, in a manner so skillful that you will be tire better for coming under its influence. It is a positive benefit to spend an eve ning at The Pilgrim, and will be the source of pleasing reflection all through life. To frequent this entertainment often is to store the mind and heart against loss by the fires of imagination. Remember the exhibition, Monday evening next, in the Central 31. E. Church, continuing for five consecutive nights. PREPARE FOR A CONFLAGRATION. The terrible fire in Chicago, of which a full account is given in another column, should impress upon our citizens the impor tance of immediate preparation for the con flagration which sooner or later will visit our fair city. A waterworks with all the necessary fire ipparatus could be had at a cost not ex ceeding that of a few of our largest build ings with their contents, and the invest ment would pay a good percentage. Every building in the city would be supplied with water, and the income would repay the city or company owning the works. In case of m extensive fire, with waterworks there would be a strong probability of saving the city, but with no more facilities than those now at our command, if a fire should take place in a central locality and get under headway with a high wind in an unfavora ble direction there would be no possibility of preventing the destruction of a conside rable portion of the city. Such a tire may iccur, and perhaps not until then will our capitalists and city authorities see the im portance of facilities to prevent such calam ities. To Republicans —A Fact.—On the af ternoon of the day of our late County Fair, as a reliable and well-known gentlemen of the Second Ward, was passing up Fayette Street, West Bridgeton, he chanced to meet Joel Parker, the Democratic candidate for the Governorship, in company with a mu tual friend.” Unobserved by the two wor thies lie came up directly behind them, and when about passing them, accidentally, caught the following .conversation 3Iutual Friend—“ Governor, what's the prospect for the Democracy carrying the State this Fall joei—" u,verytning looks won I” Mutual Friend—“It won’t do to be over confident, Governor, the State is close.” Joel—" My “war record” is good, and I expect to get enough Republican votes, to give me a majority.” Mutual Friend—“ Will the Democrats all stand true?” Joel—“ Oh, yes 1 we shall getevery Dem ocratic vote in the State. All we want to do now, is to tend to the Republicans, and get as many of their votes as possible 1” Republicans of Cumberland, tlie above is the Democratic programme See that the entire Republican vote is polled, for Walsli, and the whole ticket. DEMOCRATIC CO- CONVENION The Democrats of this County held their Convention in Millville, on Wednesday last. Dr. Phillips, of Deerfield, presided, and Charles Townsend, of Port Elizabeth, acted as Secretary. Hon. C. C. Grosscup was nominated for the Senate. Captain William Haley, of Downes, received the nomination for Assembly in the First District, and Thomas Marten of Millville, in the Second District. Peter G. Ludlam, of Millville waB nominated for Surrogate. Th’e nomi nations ai» all considered good, and the candidates will; poll the full streugtli of their party. In the afternoon and evening Ex-Govemoi Parker, and Major Abeal, of Newark, ad dressed the meeting'. Installation.—On Thursday evening of last week, the members of Cumberland Lodge, No. 3.*, I. O. 0. F., assembled at Odd Fellows’ Hall, corner of Commerce and Pearl Streets, for the purpose of installing their officers for the current term. Quite a large number of Odd Fellows and theii friends were present, and the occasion was one of great pleasantness. Deputy Grand Master B. T. Bright, was the installing offi cer of tl»e evening, and conducted the pro ceedings very harmoniously. The ladies were out in force, and .the meeting was in itself a success. Patriarchal.—The following is the roll of officers of Good Intent Encampment, No. 15, I. Q. O. F., for the current term C. P.—Dr. Jacob G. Streets. H. P.—Edmund Goff. Scribe.—Dayton B. Whitaker. Treasurer.—William Dare. S. W.—Michael C: Ryuic. J^ W.—Samuel H-. GaekeU. Representative to Grand Euoampnaent of New Jersey.—Isaac T; Nichols. Ready for you—f*aU Clothes at Wank; maker Brown's. v i 1 T [Krora the Sion’s Herald.] corNeliuswaish. Hon.TiorneUif* Walsh, of Newark, is tho Repnblioajuoaudidate for Governor of New Jersey,,- MrivWa]eh U, without doubt, the moat liberal Methodist in that State, and probably the most^fifeal man. lie has always abounded in these good works from the time he }ias been prosperous in business. Ho came to the State a poor boy from En gland, and became a resident near the city which he has aince made bis home. Not long since, riding with a friend to the Beilu ville outskirts, he said he w|»hed earnestly to get a place by which, they Were pawing. .Qn tho rea&ou being, asked,--ho,.replied, “because there is where I was bound to ser vice Wfhen live year old, and I would like to ,owi# iX" lie was unable to gratify his^wish, aud had to' content Tiimsel'f with tho -place adjoining. Pointing-to a gaitway, he said, “\yimn a. buy on this place, I opened thap gate to‘let a‘gentleman on hersobaok go ..Uiijjugik ykpr ^upeucc.. It dropped in the dust, aud I could not find it. He saw I had lost it, came back, got off liis horse, aud helped me find it. I have siueo saved that gentleman from failing in business three times, and all because of bis giveing me, and helping me find that six and a quarter cents.” That was a good in vestment, and may teach some other men how to treat boys with more generosity and kindness. It is related by a former pastor that, whoa out of liis poverty he had .saved up *10, and carried it to the minster, and gave it to the cause of God. That was a renewal of the widow's mite—tlieir all. It was more than a tenth, it was ten-tenths. He says ho lias never given as much since. When lie begau to grow wealthy he was exorcised, as mo jit Christian jnen of wealth are, as how to use liis money not to loso his soul. He had many talks with liis pastor, Dr. liar i ows, oh the sul ject. Soon l.e saw is was not the matting but tho hoarding of money that imperiled the soul forever. He began to fur nish the parsonage, pay church debts, buy a lot for a new church, tho superb structure where lie now worships, aud to which lie has probably given not less than $10,000: to give to other churches in every direction, until probably only Hon. Lee Clatlin lias excelled him in the Vide; liberal and wife distribution of his favors. He is still-very generous towards the poor, and the churches, schools,,apd all charities. He was especial ly benevolent in the war times to soldiers, and the various relief commissioners at home and in the army. If any man in that State deserves to be Governor by a unanimous vote, it is this poor hoy who never has for gotten his poverty in the midst of iiis wealth, and who made liis fortune ilow ceaselessly for the benefit of his owu State. RELIEF EDS CHICAGO. Governor Randolph has promptly re sponded to tire necessities of the homeless in Chicago,- and lias issued the following proclamation Executive Department, Trenton, N. J., Got. 10, 1871. To the People of New Jersey The great city of Chicago lias been vis ited by a calamity unparalleled in modern times. Aside from a loss of property that will bring ruin to thousands of families, the immediate, personal suffering of lioinelss and distracted men and helpless women and children, calls for the most prompt and lib eral aid from every humane person in the land. To give immediate direction to the gene rous purposes of the people of New Jersey, I urge upon all local authorities in cities, through constituted authorities, and the clergy of all denominations in towns, through the town committees aided by resi dent benevolent citizens apd in the town ships by local organizations—the most prompt gatherings of- our people and the speedy contribution of money and clothing for the relief of the suffering. Almost every household has clothing that can be spared, and the contribution of it cannot bn too quick nor too abundant. Almost every in habitant, rich and jioor, of our prosperous state, can give for such a purpose. It is both a duty and a privilege so to do. As Jersey City and Camden are conveni ent points to every portion of tho state to which contributions of every kind may be quickly sent, and from which they may he forwarded to Chicago without delay, I sug gest that all donations of money and cloth ing he addressed to the Mayors of these cities, wlio will at the proper time make a public and detailed acknowledgement of all their receipts. I will also appoint, in behalf of the state, such assistants to these officers as they may require, and I will personally attend to and insure the safe and prompt transmission of all contributions the liberality of our people may place at our disposal. A population larger than the city of New ark contains is without food, raiment, or shelter wearied in body to the last degree distressed in mind beyond expression, and houseless and homeless upon tho verge of winter. Whilst the. Almighty lias seen fit to permit this desolation, let us, by large gifts of that which Ho has bestowed upon us, show our gratitude for our prosperity ana lor an rns merits. Theodore F. Randolph, Governor of New Jersey. Relief for the Chicago Sufferers. The undersigned constituting themselves a Committee from the various Churches of this city, earnestly solicit that donations of men, women, and children’s second hand clothing be sent to the lecture room of the First Presbyterian Church every afternoon of this week, and Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the next, between the hours of three and five, for the relief of the Chi cago sufferers. The committee will send the articles to Camden, from whence the Governor of oui State will forward them. Miss Hahriet F. Stratton, Miss Hannah S. Elmer, Miss Julia F. Nichols, Miss Maggie K. Elmer, Mrs. James M. Rilet, Mrs. James B. Ferguson, Mrs. John R. Graham, Mrs. Horatio J. Mulford, Mrs. Charles C. Crosscut, Mrs. Jacob Ivienzle, Mrs. William Jaggerb, Committee. ZW The Newark Courier says it is au thorized to state “that Cornelius Walsli will, on the production by any employee, past or present, of proof to the satisfac tion of the investigating committee that In (or she) has been unkindly treated, or un justly defrauded of a single penny right fully belonging to hinv^or her), pledge him self to make good all such demands as maj be established and for every case satisfac torily established will agree to pay the sun of fifty dollars, to bo devoted to tho oliari table institutions of the city Politics will never become debauched 01 disreputable in a .State where the best, oiti zens gave attention to their political duties, President.Eliot, of Harvard University, anc Prof. Longfellow attended the Rep’ublicai primary meeting in Cambridge, Massachn setts, and John G. -Whittier, ex--Attoruey General Hoar, aod hundreds more such mer were delegates iit the Convention.. Ip Cum berlaud County very m^uy of our best citi zens were prpsppt aj the various primaries JBPf. -Tjhe, yeppiie^ shock of earthquake felt at Salem, New Captle, and other places, on Monday morning just, tums out to hav< been merely the expfoslon of 200 kegs 6 jjowder i!Wut' tittle 'iuileif•‘ftdiir ibe cltyM WilmmgtOBc DetawBttg tuldid in r For the 'Vest Jersey Pioneer. Mr, Editorvisit to the ancient town of Rs><9Jogf'*paLi*‘niade a few obser- vatlon*yWfeio&S*I: ^wfhi^^yw>«ver t'-avels at tljl*>eas©iili5{]v*ie_y«5r, wig. find his rout to preient him ^fl»ldo»ccJ>tc: views of tinted autumn leaves, I «t bareheaded, and 1 .declare I coulduit have lived there witluiut (aljing^l#m in when it rained. .v. Riding on the {Philadelphia and Reading railroad gives you an impression of passing a continuous coat 'train bound' downward un c.bupled hero andihewi fi>r a slight interval. When the coal and freight-trains give an op portunity to observe,.and it^oirt Iprppun to. be a tunnel or a deep cgt through a hill ol. stone, the view is very fine. For apart of tin way the road winds up the wfisterte 'bifnk of the Schuylkill, and thdn it plunges Into the heart of a mountain and comes out at righ" angle# to .the winding liver, and crosses to lollovr^p tbe^aatyrn I'an^ s Ol course one must read the evening paper and so I took afternale’ views from the ear window and of ^Kreflrfog ’’felegrapK,” in side. The «Vhilade pbia. Baptist Association is convened ,iiv .Bitty, Dr, J1 ago on’s clmrql-, Broad and.|5rown streets. They hup a lively liuio uu i 11* cut** n w;i um Tobacco ‘(Jpestiow, as the following report will show: W. BoCkOeit, Esq.'sthett Mler#i the fol lowittft resolution:-, 41a: a u Whereas, The use pt lobapc.i is^an expen sive indulgence, involving a large outlay ot the Lord’s money, that might ho advantage ously used for Tils kingdom,’and Wh-rrens, The-rning generation readily fol low the example of their fathers, therefore Resolved, I Ijat W« aqecHqqijgcl} UivUo 010 Christian brethren, tjnn inters and laymen, to carefully consider whether by’totafabslinenee therefrom they wilt not prnhidte their own pi ety and their influence for the ciinse of Ciist. The ItcV.nDc. Winter offered as an amend ment that tea and coffee he included* Quite an anjmateij discussion ?nsp?d, Tne Rev. Dr. Cathcart offered himself as an example that tobacco had not hurt the body. Thomas V*. Wallers, Esq:, spoke in oppdsi tion'to the resolution. He said it was a mat ter of taste—it was not the business of the association. Ho had smoked since the age of ten. and thought a cigar a pleasant thing. He was certain that the gentleman who of fered the resolution woifld regret, on reflec tion, his coupling the resolution as a “rider” with tlrose that have just passed. The con struction of the questhm lhajt would go f rth to the public through the columns of the press could not be but unfavorable. Rev. J. Wheaton Smith also opposed the resolution. He smoked, end was sorry for it. He had often stopped the practice, as long as Mr Bucknell bad given Jt up. It wasn’t so long ago sincehe saw Brother Buck nel! smoking. (Laughter.) But the intro duction of the resolution belittled the busi ness of the association. The Rev. JohrrH. Castle spoke upon the subject. He spoke oi just such u resolution that was offered in hia presence in Scotland, with reference to the practice of drinking toasts. The resolution was introduced, and a storm ensued. He was terrified at his te merity. The jury *0 whom lie appealed were deep in the love of wine and the punch bowl. (Applause) But 1 hope that the time will come when the.use of tobacco will be frowned upon as much as the introduction of wine and whiskey at an ordination should be. The Kev. W. F. Kedlrng-(colored) spoke next. He said that he deemed it proper^ since the cornbat had come to close quarters, that the small guns should bo brought into action. He spoke in favor of the resolution. Tlte discussion b, doming interesting, the time of adjournment was extended' ten min j utes. The Rev. J. IT. Peteis also spoke in favor of the -resolution, and was followed by Rev. William M. Whitehead pi tha same strain. Tlio resolution was being .further de bated when the association adjourned, with prayer by Rev. Ei W.'Dickinson. I could not bnt'observe how the mania for Small Gambling was taken advantage of by juvenile news agents; After being successively offered lit erature in various forms, the agent came through with a haud-hiil to herald his enter prise. He had packages of candy te sell at fitty cents each, and a check for from ten cents to five' dollars was enclosed in each, and the bank was Warranted good to redeem all the checks. I appreciate the good, sense of the car .in which I rpad, for-nobody bought. Jndging this rathe/ a larger swindle than suit ed our measure, he followed with another hand-hill announcing that A Beautiful Gold Ring will positively be found in every twenty-fourth package of striotly puro confectionery, and every alternate box' contains new coin. Price twenty-five cents. My reflection was. that the authorities of the P. t.R. Railroad ought to have more respect for their patrons than to allow a petty gam bling transaction to be carried on thus openly. And I hope you will permit me to say the same of the authorities o'f the Cumberland Co. Agricultural Society. I saw a mean ten cent swindle going on right by the main buildings of the Society, with a crowd of patrons, and nobody interfered. Whenever I see these things I feel a sense of intense humiliation, trom the thought that Christian churches are seriously responsible for the revival of small gambling. A church" that- can’t live without pandering to this base principle of aur nature oogbt to die One tiling is certain, when I take to gamoling I won’t go to a church fair to do it. I have too keen a sonse of “the eternal fitness of things.*’ But my limit is react ed, and I have only- to say I reached Reading safely, found a stirring city instead of a sleepy Dutch town, as I sup posed it to be; met kind tiiends and enjoyed their society; climbed the sides of Mount Penn and saw a picture of beauty,:the nfera oryof which "wHl be vivid f.r a lifetime. And so closed short,and pleasant.visit abroad. _ K. The -court martial vt'hieU recently tried Major tiioilge-for emlieaxiement sen tenced him to huid-labor in tlie penitentiary fortep years, and.tie.has ^cco/dingly.hecn i^Ca^cerjted in '^tp Albany .pemtfeutiary. A Fj»ep^m*g^Wao«raiakoi: Brnmn* Talltaad#, j. x v “MaW >fttoey-ibf ^trotSittng- 'Oatf •’Hal] J Vs> Aw i DEMOCRATIC MEETING. On Tuesday evening last a political meet ing was held iu Grosscup’s Hall, in this city. Ex-Gov Parker was the principal speaker.— j He did not say much about the principles of jjie Democratic party, but referred.more particularly to his own record, especially during the war. His remarks were very re spectful and evidently intended to make a favorable impression with tho Republicans, a large number of whom were present, with their Democratic fellow citizens, and listen ed to what Mr. Parker had to say. When the Republicans hold their meeting in this city, which will bo on Thursday. Oc icltor 28th, their Democratic friends will doubtless return the compliment by giviug j tlioir attention. When a campaign is con- j ^tctjedT i|Q a respectable manner it is desira- j Wo to listen to prominent speakers of both j parties; and the custom in this city of Dent- i ocrats and Republicans to attend the public j meetings of .each other is highly commend able- After the smoko of the battle has passed away, under such circumstances our c$izens can seltlo down and transact busi ncsiiiaiccfujljf, jio matter which party may bo successful Carriage Manufactory.—Among the best establishments in South Jersey for the manufacture of carriages, is tiiat of Lou denslager Richer, located in this city_ Their work is first-class. The material used by them cannot be surpassd. The carriages exhibited by this firm at the Cumberland Co. Agricultural Fair took first premiums and attracted general attention. All tlio parts were finished in a workmanlike manner.— The trimming, painting and varnishing, to gether with the wood and iron work was highly creditable to the above named firm. While our city is so well supplied with es tablishments where such excellent work is done, at such reasonable prices, it is unnec essary to go elsewhere. Remef for the Chicago Sufferers.— By reference to notice in another column it will be seen that a committee of ladies of the different churches of this city are working iu concert with Gov. Randolph, whose proc lamation also appears in the Pioneer of this week. Gov. Randolph has added an other laurel to his wreath of popularity, and the citizens of Bridgeton will not be behind those of other places in affording idief to the Chicago sufterers. Let every one do all they can in the good cause. A meeting of the Stato Educational Com mission was held at Trenton on Friday evening last. The Commission has substan tially agreed upon a general school law, embodying all the provisions of existing laws and some new and advanced features, which will be presented to the next Legisla ture. Sowing Good Seed.—Every farmer knows that to veap~n good crop he must first plant good seed, and nourish the soil that has to give life and strength to vegetation. So it is with a man's actions toward his family. Let him sow good seed there and he will reap aboyutiful harvest. Let the children see the parent frugal, thoughtful, and care ful, aim it will sink deep into the ready soil of their young minds. This is good seed sown, and their after life of affection is the good crop it bears. A splendid lesson in economy can be given by purchasing vouv clothing from the splendid stock of Ben nett Co., Tower Hall, No. 528 Market St., Philadelphia. Heavy Price of Land.—A piece of land on Laurel street, Second ward, was re cently sold at the rate of $236,522 per acre. This fact shows that property in this city is still on the increase, large amounts being continually sold at rapidly increasing prices. Bridgeton at this rate will soon become a centre of great prosperity among its sistei ttfwns. Another Awful Fire.—A despatch da ted New York, Oct. 11, states that a horri ble calamity has befallen two towns on Green Bay. From one to three hundred lives were lost. Now’s the time—to visit Wanamakcr Brown’s Oak I-lall. A EEMABEABLlfcUEE OF CANCEE. This is to certify, that I have had a cancerous tu mor oyer my right eye, for the last twenty years which ^gradually increase i in size, until it fcecamt about two inches in diameter. Five years ago ii •omnience discharging matter, and became atlas’ known as a -running cancer.” It was now ■ating rapidly, and fast approaching the eye. Whilst in thi* oonditiou, I put myae'f under the treatment f Pr. H- S. Bachman. He removed the whole car corona masaiu twelve days, and succeeded in per fecfljr hPnftngthc sore in six weeks. T did not. sul Mf^afn in the removal, longer than six hours, an< ihewholeeure was performed without the adminis 'ration of medicines internally My case was m, s kindly, as well as skil.fully treated by Pr. Lichman and it eive» me pleasure to testify to his entire com petency in the treaiment of cancerous affections. ISAAC NEWCOMB. Cedarville, N. J., Sept. 28, U7E I U-. n.r*. ijncnman may ue consulted hi u.ivi.u i '4on’s Hotel, Bridgeton, N. J., until the 15th intt. afttr which he will sail for Europe. THE WAY TO GROW RICH, Practice Economy Look flft-r smal things. Tne big one? will take care of their, selves. Hanjnne-s *el dorn comes with f>»r tunes male at on* hazardous s'roke,ori gambling speculatioi AND the magnificent strut* ture is reared stem by felons. No mat can ENJOY HAPPINESS who is reckless in his dealing. A Dol a: sored in judicious ex peLdi ture IS a Dollar earned. Mon ey can bo saved. IN PRACTICING ECONOMY and seleetng frorr our new* and ext* n sive assortment of Fal AND Winter Clothing foi M»n’s, Youths, Boy« and Children*.* wear B*ar thin in mind wh*.*n PURCHASING YOUR CLO TH ES that this splendid 8t**ek has b<*en pre. pared and finished b\ Skillful Workmen, u the finest and be*i materials. made ur> ir the nv»st substantia! manner and in tht latest Styles, at th« weli-iarkes* i Mr. THOM S J. SHEPPARD. of Millville, to Miss CECELIA B. GOULD, of Gun id town. At the M. E. Parsonage, in Roadstmvn. Sept. 30th by Rev. J. S. Gfukill, Mr. SAMUEL T. FITHIAX, of Greenwich. to Miss MARGARET XC STETSOE of Pauls boro*. Gloucester Co., X. J. [Woodbury “constitution" please copy. IpiEX)”” In this city, on the 11th inst. LIZZIE E., daughter I of John and Anna K. Bishop, aged 17 years. I The funeral will take place from the parent-* res idem;© (,n Commerce St., this (Friday) afternoon,at o’clock. Services at the house. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In this city, on the Sth hist., Mrs. ANNA BELL BUCKET, aged 21 years. In this city. Sept. 20th, JAMES M. CLARK, in the 34th year of his age. Such was my husband parting hour— So peacefully lie sank to rest. That Faith, endowed from heaven with power. Sustained and cheered his languid breast. In Greenwich. Aug. 29Mi. ERKTRIES BEATTY, son of John N. and Abide M. Fithiau, aged three months. Ml.V i.\'« Knives. Chopjv n*i T.-«\* or J5-five,i Mark?! fitrend. H«*‘,r>w Ninth. Fhilufieipl ia. HE.XTHl Scoops, Shovels fit-i Rskers. Stove Shoy*l«, P-'Kors, Tongs and F ate I.iiur-: Mor>*tM»r36 (Eight rhir»y five) .M auk r.t street ___vnth. Philadelphia T\BLF. Ci'ticry. Poo tr\ nmi Meat Carver*, with Xv« re. Rubber, atc.. handles Kiel rUied blade* nildr-r’s Koiv*-* an Ko*-hs. Fin*- S -csors R*z-.rs •Old Pocket Knit©-.. N tr P cUs and t'ra' kcrs, at I 1»lHt« k!i who wish -vs'h N« w York Ap* o!-s 'uv I be barrel, at the Lowest Rntes. o. r 13 4t i CARRIAGE BUILDERS. LOUDENSUGERS RICHER NO LONGER IN THE BACKGROUND. It is an undisputaMe f.et that they urn tini-bin* the best wo-k ever done in thin county. They have now on haim Bugsio, of th? Latent Styles •JENNY LINDS, SQUARE WAGONS, CAFFltEY WAGONS, And they expect to ke*n up a .general assortment. We are prepared to do Carriage Fainting in the very Rest Style. Equal to the beat establishmeats in the country. BrjiACSLSMITKIKrG l P \RTi<’UL R ATTENTION PAID TO H* »RSE ING. Job Work of all kind- done «i Short Notice. •ve would b* pleased t*t have those wishing an\ •hing in our line to give us a cal’. oct iS-.f CTraTDTJBAJTflO! The Wonderful Remedy for CANCERS, SYPHILIS, SCROFl'hA, UL. CKIlS "AbT KIIELhil nm] nil OTHER CHRONIC BLOOU DISEASES. Dr. P. T. KEENE having j'i*t returned from E‘u» loranri brought th him a quantity of the genu ne Gundurango Bark, secured through the official r mUiinendatJon >licited by A1UNN *.v CO<( Publishers Scientific Am riean 37 Park Row, N. Y. 2; i years’ experience. I n.1 D.in.i T ..:*u o.n tiona how to obtain Patent?, free, A bound volume of US pages, containing lh*» New Census by counties and all large cities. 140 Engr r ngs of M-chaniesl Movements Patent L«wa an-' mie? lor obtaining Patenta, tn* led on receipt of 23 i .-on te. Earth clo^kts—g the Ear h C-Oa-tC gtu M3t-J M- Ilirttord. Ch.^Oie LT. f’ropnetors of Monk’s, Monk. Girdk-aton’s. Lu ther’s. Waring’*, Newton’* and DooMtlle’s Patent-.— T ie only Closets that have proved e!f. ctiv#*. Tiic Earth Dloset. by its disinfection of fasces, is the mod valuable means of preventing spread of chokra and tiier contagious diseases Send for cireuiHr?.— \gents wanted everywhere. Salesrooms: 9 D*»ane Boston; Broadway, N. Y.; 1221 Market Street, Philadelphia. ____ CHEAPEST ADVERTISING l TMB5 woblb. For $36 per Inch per Month, we will inseit an adve;tis^-ncnt in "41 Flrat-Clasp NetvJcney Newspapers. Proportionate rates for smaller advertisement. List sent free.— 4.KO. P. ROWELL Co., 40 and 41 l\irk Kin. N. w Yoik. $30. WE WILL PAY $30. Aaeou $30 per week to cell our great ami valuable discover.csvlJf vou want permanent, honorable and pleasant work, apply f<>r particulars. Address DY ER Sc CD.. Jackson; Michigan._ AVOID QUACKS A victim of early in dir ection, causing nervou*. debility, premature decay, etc., having tried in vain t v»ry advertised remedy, firs discovered a simple means of self cure, *hif-h he will send to his fedo-w-a offerer?. Address J. H. REEVES. 78 Nassau St., N. Y. THIRTY "YEARS’ EXPERIENCE In the treatment of Chronic and Sexual Diseases. A Physiological Viet? of Marriage. The cheapest hook ever published—containing ne irly three'hundred page?, and one hundred and thirty fine plates and engravings of the anatomy ot the human organs m a state of health ami disease, with a treatise on early errors: its deplorable conse quences up>n the mind and body, with the aulht r’s plan of treatment—th only rational and successful mod#* o' cure, as shown by a report of cases treated. A truthful adviser to the married and those contem plating marriage, who entertain doub s of tneir physical condition. Sent fee of posiaue to any ad dr*, as. on receipt of twenty-dve nk in dimrs nr postal currency, hv addressing I l*. L V Cll MX. No :il Maiden Lane, Albany, N. V." Tne author mnv bo consulted upon my of *ne di-eases upon which t’ e nook treats, either personally or by mail, and medi cines sent to any p irt of the work,' oet. l>4t asphaltic;" ROOFIKTO PELT. I j This Felt is thick, durable and heap. Coated 1 ready for immediate use. Dan be applied by in*x. j peri need hands. Send for circular. Copper, Gal vanized aDd Tinned ^laneg Niiila. For sale by MERCHANT CO.; Importers «f Tin Plate, Metals, Ao °ct 13Mm-\r co 507 Market St., Philadelphia. ^arllT& ALLEN^ Manufacturers rr Doors, Sash and Blinds, AND Contractors for Buildings, At the mill of the Cumberland Manufacturing Com pany. Atiantlc Street. eept. 22 tf HOUSES in Bridgeton, from $1,000 to $6,000, ■4 For 8alo on F -y Terms. Ready to Occupy at once. oot FI n.pd H. J. Ml/LFOUD RO. IW jwjy _ TTt? yOE, GEKTLEMEN THE1B SONS A Teat ?aristy cf choice ®y:iai FALL CLOTHING In the Custom Departmcr.1 will be found a choice selection of Imported and Domestic goods to be made to order. Vo 902 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA* JEWELERS, SILVERSMITHS, AND IMFO nTEH. S. Are now in receipt cl their FALL AND HOLISM GOODS, KaiHrtfcrag a Rtapenb etoekotf-* PARIS BRONZES, CLOGS SETS AND MANTEL ORNAMENTS I VIENNA FANCY GOODS, P A PT A V CT A T'TT A D.TT SOLID SILVER WARE, Tastefully arranged in cases for Woclciing Presents. Also, a Splendid Assortment of i Vino lutt-olry, \VaUUn my account, as I w.ll pa) n bills of her contract ing. Oct. 6-2 t JOSEPH COOK. I Grand Concert! 0N WLDAzSDAY Evening, October 18-*f rsopen at 7 o'clock concert commence?at 7V£. oct 6- t ,tuss MZZIK KniTII, DRESSMAKER, Dresses Cut by Measure and Particular Atteption paid to Cutting tnd Fitting of Ra-ques^ Pesril b'lreol, second door above.the TeiegrOph Office. Bridgeton. N. B A Girl Wanted to learn the trade. sei‘1 29-‘*m-pd. Gr IT _A__]Sr O I BEror FOB No. 1 GOVERNMENT PERUVIAN GUANO, HORN AND HOOF DUST, VERY VALUABLE FOR ITS AMMONIA. IB CDS3T £22* AGENTS FOR LISTER’S GROUND RONE BONE MEAL. ALSO OTHER MAKES. PISH OTTANO: Extra fine quality,—as good as PERUVIAN;—and '.asts longer. SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME. \11 goods guaranteed Genuine. A liberal discount JO SI A II J. ALLEN, sept l-?i 4 8. Delawaie Ave., Ph.ladelphi*. PCRN1TIKK I FIRNITUKK I H. F. HOVER respectfully informs his friend* md the public generally of West and South Jersey, n warn o! Pl'HMTl'KE, that they will rind it greai y to their advantage to purchase at his Wareho-ae, vherethey will rind a largo stock of the modern *tyles to selec from. The subscriber begs to any that his facilities for manufacturing, and buying his materials for cash— taring no apprentices, but employing the best work nen—enables him to offer areat inducements to j hose in want of really good Furniture at low prices, i is he much prefers the nimbio sixpence*' to the :i slow shilling.’’ All goods bought at his Warehouse will be warrant ed and if intended for the country, will be packed with care and dispatched. H F HOVER, No.230 8. Second 8t., below Dock, west side STEWART MARKS, Wholesale Grocers, 115 ARCH STREET, Between Front and Second, X FIIIIiADEXfiPECIA, Have on hand a large stock of COFFEE, TEAS, SUGARS, MOLASSES, 81 It RR, TOBACCO, 8EGARS, Ae., To which th<*> would call the attention of the tra Nov. 8,’H7-v ADMINISTRATOR’S SALK 0F REAL ESTATE. j Pursuant to an order of the Orphan's Court of thv County «*f Cumberland made on the 22d day of 7th j mnnt h. 1STl, will be sold at PUBLIC BALE, on SIXTH DAY, 1st of TWELFTH 310., next.,on the pr»mines; go much of the Estate ot the lute Pcrry Johnson, deceased, as will be suffi cient to pay ail his debts and expenses. Sale to commence at 2 o’clock P. M. SAMUEL M. SHEPPARD, Administrator. 7thm. 281h. 1X71.-— miy. 61h. 4 r>. THOMAS DEPUY, r a‘No. 82 SOUTH SECOND STREET,' Above Cliostout. E«st8ide, Fhiladelph a. Would cal the attention of those wishing to P purchase Ca'i. lings. to hit. large and choice n r meet Foreign and Domestic, both in r-!atton m ii to tvisluies »s wi ll a. «t,le». Also Oil Cloths, e S. Mattings, Rugs, Mats, Stair Rods, *c., at the 2 gj oweat t*4.«h price* 2 N B.~J SI EWART I BPITY i« not at No 5 :;s South Soeomi Street, but is with 1 homes !U.puv t s°p t Sm—F antlS—W AVOID QUACKS! A victim ot euily indiscretion, causing nervous debility premature oecsy, 4c., having trild in vain ever, advertised remedy, has ritscovfrsd simple means ot sel' cure. which lie will send free to his Mlew sufferers. J. H. REEVES, 75 !s" Vu St, New ‘*'rl;_sep -29-1 y.a A Cm, COAL! AT X3. MaBRXSB’0. NOW IS TEE TIME TO BUY YOUR COAL! Wtitle I, is Weil Prepared and Uw In Price. Give me your order* and I will trivo yon a good ar tide, well Hcreenod and picked before delivery Order* left at the Segar Bier*of Jacob Meogel will l receive prompt attention. july 38-3tu DAVID McBUJDfi.