SMITH BARNEY SHEARSON NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC
N-30D, 1995-12-06
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S E M I - A N N U A L  R E P O R T

SMITH BARNEY
NEW JERSEY
MUNICIPALS
FUND INC.
- ---------------------------------
September 30, 1995



[LOGO] Smith Barney Mutual Funds
       INVESTING FOR YOUR FUTURE.
       EVERY DAY.
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Smith Barney New Jersey Municipals Fund Inc.

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to provide you with the semi-annual report which includes the
schedule of investments for Smith Barney New Jersey Municipals Fund Inc. for the
six-month period ended September 30, 1995. For your convenience, we have
summarized the period's prevailing economic and market conditions below and
outlined our portfolio strategy during this time. The total return for the six-
month period for the Smith Barney New Jersey Municipals Fund Inc. was 5.08%
(Class A Shares). The Fund's one-year total return for the period ending
September 30, 1995 was 10.18% (Class A Shares). These total return figures
compare favorably with the six-month 4.43% and one-year 9.61% average annual
total returns for all New Jersey municipal bond funds tracked by Lipper
Analytical Services. A more detailed summary of performance during this and
previous fiscal periods can be found in the "Financial Highlights" section of
this report. 

Market & Economic Overview

Over the past six months, the fixed-income markets have been characterized by
generally lower interest rates, as measured by the decline of 30-Year Treasuries
from 7.43% on March 31st to 6.50% on September 30th, a drop of nearly 100 basis
points. Long-term municipal bond yields, however, barely budged over the time
period, starting out on March 30th at 6.29% as represented by the Bond Buyer's
25-Year Revenue Bond Index and finishing at 6.27% on September 28th. This is due
primarily to tax reform concerns. 

Although some analysts have been forecasting a slight pick-up in economic
activity during the final quarter of 1995, it now appears that the Federal
Reserve Board has been successful in controlling inflation and encouraging a
sustainable and slower rate of economic growth this year. The Board declined to
alter the federal funds rate in September, leaving it unchanged at 5 3/4%, a
move that reflected its confidence in the current rate of economic growth.
However, while the economy did pick up steam compared to the sluggish first
quarter of 1995, it has yet to make up its mind for the year and conflicting
indicators all point to continued uncertainty going into 1996. Consumer spending
is rising at an annual pact of 2.5% to 3%, a relatively neutral rate further
tempered by recent indications that consumer households are growing more
cautious.
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A number of other economic indicators edged up over the past six months compared
to early 1995, including car buying, housing starts and industrial production
before slowing again in September. The most recent Index of Leading Indicators 
- -- used by the U.S. government to forecast economic conditions -- eased downward
slightly in September, fueled by cheaper commodity prices. This index measures
eleven different indicators, ranging from unemployment benefit claims to
building permits. While a majority of these indicators showed a slight uptick in
September, others dipped. The overall result was confirmation of our
expectations for slow economic growth and steady, or even lower, interest rates
by year end.

In response to these conditions, the municipal bond market continued to lag
somewhat relative to Treasuries. The big uncertainty over the municipal market
continues to be tax reform. The current budget, which is heading for a showdown
in Washington, contains a capital gains cut but does not address broader tax
reform. Flat tax proposals are still being discussed, but a number of alternate
reform measures are on the table as well. We expect this issue to emerge as the
centerpiece of the 1996 Presidential elections.

In short, until a more definite consensus emerges from Washington, we can not be
certain of the impact on municipal bonds and are holding fast on our relatively
cautious investment approach. Looking forward -- and absent radical tax reform 
- -- we expect municipal bonds to perform well relative to taxable investments,
due primarily to diminishing supply. There continues to be little refinancing or
new issue activity. New issue activity is increasing toward year-end but remains
well below the levels seen in previous years. The Public Securities Association
now predicts approximately $140 billion in new issues by the end of 1995, less
than half the record amount that came to market in 1993. This reduction in
supply has helped to support underlying values. If the supply situation
continues into 1996 as we expect, stronger appreciation opportunities could
develop, particularly for bonds with long maturities and good call protection.

NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS

New Jersey is still the strongest-rated Northeastern state with "AA1" and "AA"
ratings from the major credit rating agencies. On a state level, Governor
Whitman and the State Assembly have made New Jersey a more friendly place for
taxpayers and businesses. Over the past two years, state officials have
implemented an earlier-than-expected and aggressive 30% income tax reduction and
a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 9% to 7 1/2%. In addition, New Jersey
officials have reduced state spending by roughly 1 1/2% to 2% over the past two
years.

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We have maintained a high quality portfolio with 88% in investment-grade
securities. (An investment-grade security is a security with a rating of BBB/Baa
from S&P or Moody's). We believe we are well positioned to provide our investors
with high tax-exempt income at below-average volatility and risk.  

CONCLUSION

At this time, we would like to thank you for your continued participation in the
Smith Barney New Jersey Municipals Fund Inc. and your ongoing confidence in our
management approach.  

Sincerely,

/s/ Heath B. McLendon     /s/ Lawrence T. McDermott

Heath B. McLendon         Lawrence T. McDermott
Chairman and              Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer   Investment Officer

November 8, 1995

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SMITH BARNEY 
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC.

Historical Performance--Class A Shares

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    Net Asset Value
                ------------------------
 Period         Beginning         End       Income    Capital Gain  Return of      Total 
 Ended          of Period      of Period   Dividends  Distribution   Capital      Returns(1)
                ---------      ---------   ---------  ------------  ---------     ----------
 <S>            <C>            <C>         <C>        <C>           <C>           <C> 
 9/30/95        $12.62          $12.89      $ 0.35      $0.00        $0.00         5.08%+      
 3/31/95         12.55           12.62        0.70       0.00         0.00         6.37
 3/31/94         13.16           12.55        0.69       0.15         0.00         1.66
 3/31/93         12.44           13.16        0.75       0.14         0.01        13.49
 3/31/92         12.17           12.44        0.77       0.13         0.04        10.22
 3/31/91         11.92           12.17        0.83       0.05         0.01         9.89
 3/31/90         11.67           11.92        0.82       0.03         0.00         9.62     
 Inception*                                                        
   -3/31/89      11.40           11.67        0.82       0.01         0.00         9.84 
                ------          ------       -----      -----        -----        ----- 
Total                                        $5.73      $0.51        $0.06
                                             =====      =====        =====
</TABLE> 

Historical Performance--Class B Shares

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                    Net Asset Value
                ------------------------
 Period         Beginning         End       Income    Capital Gain  Return of      Total 
 Ended          of Period      of Period   Dividends  Distribution   Capital      Returns(1)
                ---------      ---------   ---------  ------------  ---------     ----------
 <S>            <C>            <C>         <C>        <C>           <C>           <C> 
 9/30/95        $12.62         $12.89        $0.32     $0.00          $0.00         4.77%+  
 3/31/95         12.55          12.62         0.62      0.00           0.00         5.76
 3/31/94         13.16          12.55         0.62      0.15           0.00         1.15                                
Inception*                                                              
  - 3/31/93      12.75          13.16         0.27      0.14           0.01         6.60   
                ------         ------        -----     -----          -----         ----
Total                                        $1.83     $0.29          $0.01
                                             =====     =====          =====
</TABLE> 


Historical Performance--Class C Shares
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                    Net Asset Value
                ------------------------
 Period         Beginning         End       Income    Capital Gain  Return of      Total 
 Ended          of Period      of Period   Dividends  Distribution   Capital      Returns(1)
                ---------      ---------   ---------  ------------  ---------     ----------
 <S>            <C>            <C>         <C>        <C>           <C>           <C> 
 9/30/95         $12.62        $12.89       $0.32      $0.00        $0.00          4.77%+
Inception*          
 - 3/31/95        11.86         12.62        0.18       0.00         0.00          8.01 
                 ------        ------       -----      -----        -----          ----
Total$                                      $0.50      $0.00        $0.00
                                            =====      =====        =====
</TABLE> 

IT IS THE FUND'S POLICY TO DISTRIBUTE DIVIDENDS MONTHLY AND CAPITAL GAINS, IF 
ANY, ANNUALLY. 

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SMITH BARNEY 
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC.

Average Annual Total Return

                                        Without Sales Charge(1)
                                  ----------------------------------- 
                                  Class A       Class B       Class C
                                  -------       -------       -------
Six Months Ended 9/30/95+          5.08%         4.77%         4.77%
Year Ended 9/30/95                10.18          9.54           N/A
Five Years Ended 9/30/95           8.77           N/A           N/A
Inception* through 9/30/95         8.85          6.33         13.17


                                           With Sales Charge(2)
                                  ----------------------------------- 
                                    Class A      Class B      Class C
                                  -------       -------       -------
Six Months Ended 9/30/95+          0.84%         0.27%         3.77%
Year Ended 9/30/95                 5.78          5.04           N/A
Five Years Ended 9/30/95           7.89           N/A           N/A
Inception* through 9/30/95         8.26          5.40         12.17


Cumulative Total Return
                                        Without Sales Charge(1)
                                        -----------------------
Class A (Inception* through 9/30/95)            88.02%
Class B (Inception* through 9/30/95)            19.48
Class C (Inception* through 9/30/95)            13.17
 

(1) Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net
    asset value and does not reflect deduction of the applicable sales charge
    with respect to Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales
    charges ("CDSC") with respect to Class B and C shares.

(2) Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net
    asset value. In addition, Class A shares reflect the deduction of the
    maximum initial sales charge of 4.00% and Class B shares reflect the
    deduction of a 4.50% CDSC, which applies if shares are redeemed less than
    one year from initial purchase. This CDSC declines by 0.50% the first year
    after purchase and thereafter by 1.00% per year until no CDSC is incurred.
    Class C shares reflect the deduction of a 1.00% CDSC which applies if shares
    are redeemed within the first year of purchase.
  * Inception dates for Class A, B and C shares are April 22, 1988, November 6,
    1992 and December 13, 1994, respectively. 
  + Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total
    return for the year.

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SMITH BARNEY                  
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC. 

Historical Performance
 
    GROWTH OF $10,000 INVESTED IN CLASS A SHARES OF THE 
      SMITH BARNEY NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC.
           VS. LEHMAN MUNI BOND FUND INDEX+
                      (UNAUDITED)
- -------------------------------------------------------
              April 1988 - September 1995

                         [GRAPH APPEARS HERE]
 
Measurement period      Smith Barney                             
(Fiscal year Covered)   New Jersey      Lehman                   
- ---------------------   Municipal       Long Bonds               
                        Funds, Inc.     Index

Measurement PT -                                                 
4/22/88                 $  9596         $ 10000                  
                                               
FYE 3/89                $ 10540         $ 10641                  
FYE 3/90                $ 11554         $ 11763                  
FYE 3/91                $ 12696         $ 12847                  
FYE 3/92                $ 13992         $ 14131                  
FYE 3/93                $ 15879         $ 15900                  
FYE 3/94                $ 16143         $ 16269                  
FYE 3/95                $ 17171         $ 17479                  
FYE 9/95                $ 18042         $ 18414


+ Hypothetical illustration of $10,000 invested in Class A shares at inception
on April 22, 1988, assuming deduction of the maximum 4.00% sales charge at the
time of investment and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains at net asset
value through September 30, 1995. The Lehman Muni Bond Fund Index ("Index") is a
broad based, total return index comprised of 8,000 bonds which are all
investment grade, fixed rate, longer term maturities (greater than two years)
and are selected from issues larger than $50 million dated since January, 1984.
The Index is unmanaged and is not subject to the same management and trading
expenses of a mutual fund. The performance of the Fund's other classes may be
greater or less than the Class A shares' performance indicated on this chart,
depending on whether greater or lesser sales charges and fees were incurred by
shareholders investing in the other classes.

     All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future
results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption
values may be more or less than the original cost. No adjustment has been made
for shareholder tax liability on dividends or capital gains.

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SMITH BARNEY                  
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC. 

Portfolio Highlights (unaudited)                              September 30, 1995
 
INDUSTRY BREAKDOWN

                         [GRAPH APPEARS HERE]
 
                                               
General Obligation        21.0
Hospital                  19.7
Utilities                 16.9
Other                     12.2
Education                  8.0
Industrial Development     7.6
Pollution Control          6.8
Housing: Multi-Family      5.6
Transportation             2.2


Summary of Investments by Combined Ratings

                           STANDARD &           PERCENTAGE OF
MOODY'S        AND/OR        POOR'S           TOTAL INVESTMENTS
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Aaa                           AAA                     52.8%
Aa                            AA                      12.8
A                             A                       11.9
Baa                           BBB                      9.6
Ba                            BB                       1.6
VMIG 1                        A-1                      0.3
NR                            NR                      11.0
                                                     =====
                                                     100.0%
                                                     =====

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SMITH BARNEY                  
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)                           September 30, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>

   FACE
  AMOUNT        RATING                          SECURITIES                                VALUE  
- -----------     ------       ---------------------------------------------------       ------------
<S>             <C>          <C>                                                       <C>
Education - 8.0%                                                                       
$   640,000     Aa3*         New Jersey Economic Development Revenue,                  
                               Series S, Princeton Montessori Society, LOC             
                               Banque National De Paris, 6.500% due 6/1/12             $    664,000
                             New Jersey State Educational Facilities,                  
                               Financing Authority Revenue:                            
  1,000,000     NR                Caldwell College, Series A, 7.250% due 7/1/25           1,008,750
  1,285,000     A-                Drew University, Series B, 7.450% due 2/1/05            1,379,769
  2,700,000     NR                Fairleigh Dickinson University, Series C,            
                                     6.625% due 7/1/23                                    2,578,500
  2,450,000     A+           New Jersey State Higher Education Assistance,             
                               5.300% due 7/1/10(a)                                       2,284,625
    750,000     AA           Rutgers State University, University of New Jersey,       
                               Series P, 6.850% due 5/1/21                                  803,437
                             South Brunswick Township, Board of Education,             
                               FGIC-Insured:                                           
  1,500,000     AAA              6.400% due 8/1/18                                        1,578,750
  1,500,000     AAA              6.400% due 8/1/19                                        1,573,125
  1,140,000     AA           University of New Jersey, School of Medicine and          
                               Dentistry, Series C, 7.200% due 12/1/19                    1,246,875
                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                         13,117,831
                                                                                       ------------
General Obligation - 21.0%                                                             
  2,500,000     AAA          Atlantic County COP Lease Agreement, FGIC-Insured,        
                               7.400% due 3/1/09                                          2,975,000
    375,000     AAA          Atlantic County Improvement Luxury Tax Revenue,           
                               Convention Center, MBIA-Insured, 7.400% due 7/1/16           449,531
  1,340,000     AAA          Bayonne GO, FGIC-Insured, 6.125% due 5/1/14                  1,381,875
    665,000     AAA          Belvedere GO, AMBAC-Insured, 7.300% due 12/1/14                729,838
    385,000     A1*          Cape May Bridge Commission, Guaranteed                    
                               Revenue Bonds, 6.700% due 6/1/02                             404,731
    550,000     AAA          Dover Board of Education COP, FGIC-Insured,               
                               6.600% due 6/1/11                                            581,625
                             Essex County GO:                                          
    175,000     AAA            FSA-Insured, 6.500% due 12/1/11                              183,750
  2,500,000     AAA          Improvement Authority, FGIC-Insured,                      
                               5.200% due 12/1/24                                         2,250,000
    750,000     AAA          Evesham Township, Board of Education COP,                 
                               FGIC-Insured, 6.875% due 9/1/11                              818,438
    200,000     AAA          Hudson County GO Bonds, FGIC-Insured,                     
                               6.550% due 7/1/10                                            221,750
    425,000     AAA          Hudson County Correctional Facilities, MBIA-Insured,      
                               6.600% due 12/1/21                                           448,906
</TABLE> 

                       See Notes to Financial Statements

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SMITH BARNEY                  
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC. 

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)               September 30, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

   FACE
  AMOUNT        RATING                        SECURITIES                              VALUE  
- -----------     ------     ---------------------------------------------------     ------------
General Obligation - 21.0% (continued)                                                  
<S>             <C>        <C>                                                     <C>
$ 1,000,000     AAA        Lumberton Township School District COP,                 
                             MBIA-Insured, 6.100% due 10/1/13                      $  1,037,500  
                           Morris Township, GO:                                    
    550,000     AA           6.550% due 7/1/09                                          620,125
    550,000     AA           6.550% due 7/1/10                                          617,375
    500,000     AA           6.550% due 7/1/11                                          558,125
  1,200,000     A+         Morristown GO, Revenue Refunding,                       
                             6.500% due 2/1/06                                        1,249,500
  2,500,000     A+         New Jersey State COP, Equipment Leasing Revenue,        
                             Series A, 6.400% due 4/1/05                              2,703,125
  2,500,000     AA+        New Jersey State GO, Series D,                          
                             8.000% due 2/15/07                                       3,137,500
  1,500,000     AAA        North Bergen Township Capital Appreciation,             
                             FSA-Insured, 8.000% due 8/15/07                          1,860,000
                           Old Bridge Township GO, FGIC-Insured:                   
    560,000     AAA          6.550% due 7/15/10                                         598,500
    720,000     AAA          6.550% due 7/15/11                                         767,700
    500,000     AAA        Perth Amboy Board of Education COP, FSA-Insured,        
                             6.125% due 12/15/17                                        516,875
  1,750,000     AAA        Piscataway Township School District COP, FHA-Insured,   
                             5.375% due 12/15/10                                      1,736,875
  1,750,000     AAA        Pleasantville School District COP, BIG-Insured,         
                             7.700% due 10/1/13                                       1,935,938
    495,000     A          Puerto Rico Commonwealth GO Unlimited,                  
                             8.000% due 7/1/08                                          544,500
    500,000     AAA        South Amboy GO Unlimited, MBIA-Insured,                 
                             6.375% due 12/1/10                                         532,500
    750,000     AAA        Trenton GO, MBIA-Insured, 6.550% due 8/15/09                 801,563
    900,000     AAA        Union City GO, MBIA-Insured, 6.700% due 9/1/12               966,375
  1,400,000     AAA        Warren Hills Regional School District COP,              
                             FSA-Insured, 5.250% due 12/15/09                         1,359,750
    854,000     AAA        Weehawken Township GO, FSA-Insured,                     
                             6.350% due 7/1/07                                          912,712
                           West Windsor/Plainsboro GO, Regional School District:   
    180,000     AA           6.750% due 4/1/06                                          203,400 
    490,000     AA           6.750% due 4/1/07                                          556,150
    435,000     AA           6.800% due 4/1/08                                          496,987
    170,000     AA           6.800% due 4/1/09                                          194,225
                                                                                   ------------
                                                                                     34,352,744
                                                                                   ------------
</TABLE> 

                       See Notes to Financial Statements

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SMITH BARNEY                              
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC.       

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)               September 30, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>

   FACE
  AMOUNT        RATING                        SECURITIES                            VALUE  
- -----------     ------     ---------------------------------------------------   ------------
<S>             <C>        <C>                                                   <C>
Hospital -- 19.7%                                                                
$1,000,000      AAA        Camden County Improvement Authority, Health           
                             Services Project B, AMBAC-Insured,                  
                             5.250% due 12/1/18                                  $    936,250
 2,500,000      AAA        New Jersey EDA, Nursing Home Revenue, RWJ             
                             Health Care Corporation, FSA-Insured,               
                             6.500% due 7/1/24                                      2,625,000
                           New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing           
                             Authority Revenue:                                  
 1,000,000      A*             Atlantic City Medical Center, Series C,           
                                  6.800% due 7/1/11                                 1,061,250
                               Burdett Tomlin Memorial Hospital, Series D,       
                                 FGIC-Insured:                                   
 1,400,000      AAA                6.500% due 7/1/12                                1,475,250
   850,000      AAA                6.500% due 7/1/21                                  889,313
                               Columbus Hospital, Series A:                      
 1,050,000      Baa1*            7.200% due 7/1/01                                  1,084,125
 1,000,000      Baa1*            7.500% due 7/1/21                                  1,011,250
 1,500,000      AAA            Community Medical Center, Series D,               
                                 MBIA-Insured, 6.000% due 7/1/19                    1,513,125
   250,000      A              Community Memorial Hospital Association,          
                                 Series C, 8.000% due 7/1/14                          267,812
 1,550,000      Baa1*          Deborah Heart & Lung Center, 6.300% due 7/1/23       1,551,937
 3,000,000      AAA            Irvington General Hospital, FHA-Insured,          
                                 6.375% due 8/1/15                                  3,142,500
 1,500,000      A              Helene Fuld Medical Center, Series C,             
                                 8.125% due 7/1/13                                  1,618,125
 1,125,000      AAA            J.F.K. Health System, Obligated Group,            
                                 FGIC-Insured, 6.700% due 7/1/21                    1,195,313
   260,000      A1*            Kennedy Memorial University Medical Center,       
                                 Series D, 7.875% due 7/1/09                          277,550
   340,000      Baa*           Kimball Medical Center, Series C,                 
                                 8.000% due 7/1/98                                    355,300
   825,000      AAA            Medical Center of Ocean County, Series C,         
                                 FSA-Insured, 6.750% due 7/1/20                       902,344
 3,550,000      AAA            Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, FSA-Insured,   
                                 6.000% due 7/1/24                                  3,603,250
   600,000      BBB+           Newcomb Medical Center, Series A,                 
                                 7.875% due 7/1/03                                    653,250
 2,000,000      Baa*           Ocean County Hospital, 6.250% due 7/1/23             1,877,500
   585,000      AAA            Overlook Hospital Association, Series E,          
                                 FGIC-Insured, 6.700% due 7/1/17                      605,475
 1,000,000      NR             Raritan Bay Medical Center, 7.250% due 7/1/27          992,500
</TABLE>

                      See Notes to Financial Statements.

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SMITH BARNEY       
NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC.     

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)               September 30, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>

   FACE
  AMOUNT        RATING                             SECURITIES                                VALUE  
- -----------     ------          ---------------------------------------------------       ------------
<S>             <C>             <C>                                                       <C>
Hospital -- 19.7%  (continued)
$  825,000      AAA             Riverview Medical Center, Series A,                      
                                  AMBAC-Insured, 8.000% due 7/1/18                        $    910,594
 1,250,000      Baa*            St. Elizabeth's Hospital Project, Series B,              
                                  8.250% due 7/1/20                                          1,337,500
 1,750,000      Baa1*           St. Mary Hospital, 5.875% due 7/1/12                         1,645,000
   725,000      AAA             Wayne General Hospital, FHA-Insured,                     
                                  5.750% due 8/1/11                                            726,812
                                                                                          ------------
                                                                                            32,258,325
                                                                                          ------------
Housing: Multi-Family -- 5.6%                                                            
   650,000      BBB+            Essex County Improvement Authority, Lease                
                                  Revenue Bonds, 6.600% due 4/1/14                             660,563
 1,000,000      A+              Hudson County Improvement Authority, Solid               
                                  Waste System Revenue, Series A, 6.100% due 7/1/20          1,008,750
 1,500,000      AAA             Newark Housing Financing Corporation, Mortgage           
                                  Revenue Refunding Manor Apartments, Series A,          
                                  FHA-Insured, 7.500% due 2/15/24                            1,612,500
                                New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency,      
                                  Multi-Family Housing Revenue:                          
 1,550,000      AAA                 Presidential Plaza, Series 1, FHA-Insured,           
                                      7.000% due 5/1/30                                      1,617,812
 1,000,000      AAA                 Refunding, Series A, AMBAC-Insured,                  
                                      6.000% due 11/1/14                                     1,001,250
 1,000,000      AA                  Regency Park Project, Series H, 7.700% due 11/1/30       1,041,250 
   735,000      AAA             Sayreville Housing Development Corporation,              
                                  Mortgage Revenue Refunding, Lakeview Apartments,       
                                  FHA-Insured, 7.750% due 8/1/24                               805,744
 1,500,000      Aa*             Scotch Plains Township Senior Citizen Housing            
                                  Corporation, Revenue Bonds, 5.750% due 3/1/23              1,417,500
                                                                                          ------------
                                                                                             9,165,369     
                                                                                          ------------
Housing: Single-Family -- 0.7%                                                           
                                New Jersey State Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency       
                                  Revenue, MBIA-Insured:                                 
   740,000      AAA                 Series B, 8.100% due 10/1/17                               784,400
    30,000      AAA                 Series C, 8.375% due 4/1/17                                 31,987
   310,000      AAA                 Series D, 7.700% due 4/1/29(a)                             326,275
                                                                                          ------------
                                                                                             1,142,662
                                                                                          ------------
Industrial Development -- 7.6%                                                           
                                New Jersey EDA:                                          
 1,000,000      AAA               Natural Gas Facilities Revenue, NUI Corporation,       
                                    Series A, AMBAC-Insured, 6.350% due 10/1/22              1,038,750
</TABLE> 

                      See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)               September 30, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>

   FACE
  AMOUNT        RATING                        SECURITY                                VALUE  
- -----------     ------     ---------------------------------------------------     ------------
Industrial Development -- 7.6% (continued)                                              
<S>             <C>        <C>                                                     <C> 
                           Economic Development Revenue:                           
$ 1,000,000     NR           Trane Division 1990 Project, 9.500% due 9/1/00        $  1,127,500
  1,500,000     NR           Zirser-Greenbriar, 7.375% due 7/15/03                    1,524,375
  1,500,000     BB+        Electric Revenue, Vineland Cogeneration LP,             
                             7.875% due 6/1/19(a)                                     1,606,875 
  1,000,000     AAA        Miscellaneous Revenue, State Contract, FSA-Insured,     
                             6.000% due 3/15/21                                       1,017,500
                           Nursing Home Revenue:                                   
  1,500,000     NR           Franciscan Oaks, Series A, 8.500% due 10/1/23            1,591,875
  1,000,000     A+           Morris Hall-St. Lawrence, 6.250% due 4/1/25              1,016,250
  2,000,000     AAA          St. Barnabas Reality Development Corporation,         
                                MBIA-Insured, 5.250% due 7/1/13                       1,885,000
  1,500,000     A-         Terminal Revenue, GATX Terminal Corporation,            
                             Series 1994, 7.300% due 9/1/19                           1,665,000
                                                                                     ==========
                                                                                     12,473,125
                                                                                     ==========
Lifecare -- 1.2%                                                                   
 1,000,000      BBB        New Jersey EDA, EDR, Health Village Inc.,               
                             7.800% due 5/1/16                                        1,056,250
   815,000      AAA        New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority  
                             Revenue, Spectrum for Living, FHA-Insured,            
                             6.500% due 2/1/22                                          848,619
                                                                                      =========
                                                                                      1,904,869
                                                                                      =========
Miscellaneous -- 9.5%                                                              
   200,000      AAA        Delaware River Junction, Toll Bridge Commission,        
                             Refunding Bonds, FGIC-Insured, 6.250% due 7/1/12           208,500
 1,000,000      AAA        New Brunswick Parking Authority Revenue,                
                             City Guaranteed Parking, Series A, FGIC-Insured,      
                             6.500% due 9/1/19                                        1,058,750
                           New Jersey EDA:                                         
   480,000      NR           EDR, National Association of Accountants,             
                               7.650% due 7/1/09                                        515,400
 1,975,000      NR           Industrial Revenue, State Plaza Park and Ride LP,     
                               6.625% due 7/1/03                                      2,039,188
   500,000      A-           Nursing Home Revenue, Absecon Manor Project,          
                               FHA-Insured, 8.250% due 2/1/28                           517,500
 1,000,000      NR           Waste Paper Recycling Revenue, Marcal Paper           
                               Project, 8.500% due 2/1/10(a)                          1,146,250
                           New Jersey Sports and Expo Authority:                   
 1,250,000      AAA          Convention Center, Luxury Tax Revenue,                
                               MBIA-Insured, 6.250% due 7/1/20                        1,289,062
</TABLE> 

                      See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)               September 30, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>

   FACE
  AMOUNT        RATING                        SECURITIES                                  VALUE  
- -----------     ------     ---------------------------------------------------         ------------
Miscellaneous -- 9.5% (continued)                                                           
<S>             <C>        <C>                                                         <C>
$2,000,000      NR         Monmouth Park, Refunding, Series A,                         
                             8.000% due 1/1/25                                         $  2,182,500
 3,400,000      Aa*        State Contract, Series A, 6.000% due 3/1/21                    3,417,000
 2,000,000      AAA        Port Authority  NY & NJ, Consolidated Loan, Series 96,      
                             FGIC-Insured, 6.600% due 10/1/23(a)                          2,097,500
 1,000,000      A+         Union County Improvement Authority Revenue,                 
                             Cranford Township Project, 7.750% due 5/1/03                 1,100,000
                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                         15,571,650
                                                                                       ------------
Pollution Control -- 6.8%                                                              
   950,000      Ba*        Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Solid Waste Revenue,   
                             7.125% due 3/1/16                                              953,562
 3,750,000      BBB-       Hudson County Improvement Authority, Solid Waste            
                             System Revenue, 7.100% due 1/1/20                            3,754,688
   200,000      AAA        Mercer County Improvement Revenue, FGIC-Insured,            
                             Series A, 6.700% due 4/1/13(a)                                 207,000
                           Middlesex County Pollution Control Authority                
                             Financing Revenue, Amerada Hess Corp.:                    
 1,000,000      NR             7.875% due 6/1/22                                          1,123,750
 2,000,000      NR             6.875% due 12/1/22                                         2,095,000
                           New Jersey EDA:                                             
 1,250,000      Aa1*         Solid Waste Revenue, Garden State Paper Co.,              
                               7.125% due 4/1/22(a)                                       1,317,188
 1,500,000      A            Sewer Facility, Atlantic City Sewer Co.,                  
                               7.250% due 12/1/11(a)                                      1,640,625
                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                         11,091,813 
                                                                                       ------------
Short-Term (b) -- 0.3%                                                                 
   500,000      VMIG 1*    Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Government                     
                             Bank Revenue Bond, 3.450% due 12/1/15                          500,000
                                                                                       ------------
Transportation -- 2.2%                                                                 
    500,000     AAA        Delaware River Port Authority, PA & NJ Delaware River            555,000
                             Bridges, Revenue Refunding, AMBAC-Insured,                
                             7.375% due 1/1/07                                         
    500,000     AAA        Hoboken Parking Authority Revenue, FGIG-Insured,            
                             6.000% due 6/1/24                                              513,750
  2,500,000     AAA        New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund                  
                             Transportation System, MBIA-Insured,                      
                             5.500% due 6/15/13                                           2,437,500
                                                                                       ------------
                                                                                          3,506,250
                                                                                       ------------
</TABLE> 

                      See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)               September 30, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>

   FACE
  AMOUNT        RATING                        SECURITIES                                 VALUE  
- -----------     ------     ---------------------------------------------------        ------------
<S>             <C>        <C>                                                        <C>
Utilities -- 16.9%                                                                    
$   700,000     Baa1*      Beachwood Sewer Authority Revenue, Junior Lien,            
                              6.500% due 12/1/12                                      $    727,125
  1,000,000     AAA        Bordentown Sewerage Authority Revenue, Series C,           
                             MBIA-Insured, 6.900% due 12/1/16                            1,067,500
                           Gloucester County Utilities Authority, Sewer Revenue:      
  1,000,000     AA-          6.500% due 1/1/21                                           1,038,750
    900,000     AA-          6.259% due 1/1/24                                             930,375
  1,700,000     AAA        Jersey City Sewer Authority, AMBAC-Insured,                
                             6.250% due 1/1/14                                           1,836,000
    530,000     AAA        Jersey City Water Utility, AMBAC-Insured,                  
                             7.500% due 10/1/03                                            570,412
  1,385,000     AAA        Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority Revenue,              
                             FGIC-Insured, 7.300% due 11/15/18                           1,687,969
  1,500,000     AAA        Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority,              
                             MBIA-Insured, 6.125% due 12/1/13                            1,556,250
    500,000     AAA        Monroe Township Municipal Utilities Authority,             
                             Gloucester County Revenue, AMBAC-Insured,                
                             6.650% due 7/1/11                                             535,000
                           New Jersey EDA:                                            
  4,500,000     AAA          PCR, PSE&G Corp., MBIA-Insured, 6.400% due 5/1/32(a)        4,640,625
    750,000     A            Water Facilities Revenue, Hackensack Water,              
                               Series D, 7.000% due 10/1/17(a)                             772,500
  1,960,000     AAA        North Bergen Township Municipal Utilities Authority,       
                             Sewer Revenue, FGIC-Insured, 7.875% due 12/15/09            2,457,350
                           North Jersey District Water Supply Commission,             
                             Refunding, Wanaque North Project, Series A,              
                             MBIA-Insured:                                            
  2,500,000     AAA            6.000% due 7/1/21                                         2,553,125
  1,195,000     AAA            6.500% due 11/15/21                                       1,268,194
    750,000     AAA        Old Bridge Township Municipal Utilities Authority          
                             Revenue, FGIC-Insured, 6.400% due 11/1/09                     707,812
  2,500,000     AA         Somerset/Raritan Valley Sewer Authority Revenue,           
                             6.750% due 7/1/10                                           2,687,500
  1,000,000     AAA        Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities                
                             Authority, Water Revenue, Series A, FGIC-Insured,        
                             6.500% due 1/1/11                                           1,055,000
  1,500,000     AAA        Stafford Municipal Utilities Authority, Sewer and          
                             Water Revenue, FGIC-Insured, 6.125% due 12/1/22             1,543,125
                                                                                      ------------
                                                                                        27,724,612
                                                                                      ------------
</TABLE> 

                      See Notes to Financial Statements.

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NEW JERSEY MUNICIPALS FUND INC.

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)               September 30, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>

   FACE
  AMOUNT        RATING                       SECURITIES                               VALUE  
- -----------     ------    ---------------------------------------------------      ------------
<S>             <C>       <C>                                                      <C>
Water and Sewer -- 0.5%                                                            
$   100,000     AAA       Passaic Valley Sewer Commission Revenue,                 
                            Water Supply Revenue, Series A, FGIC-Insured,          
                            6.400% due 12/15/22                                    $    104,375
    750,000     AAA       South Monmouth Regional Sewer Authority,                 
                            MBIA-Insured, 6.000% due 1/15/14                            776,250
                                                                                   ------------
                                                                                        880,625
                                                                                   ------------
                          TOTAL INVESTMENT -- 100%                                 
                          (Cost -- $156,492,0154)(c)                               $163,689,875
                                                                                   ============
</TABLE> 

(a) Income from these issues is considered a preference item for purposes of 
    calculating the alternative minimum tax.
(b) Variable rate obligations payable at par on demand at any time on no more 
    than seven days notice.
(c) Aggregate cost for Federal income tax purposes is substantially the same.

    See pages 16 and 17 for definitions of ratings and certain security
    descriptions.

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Bond Ratings

All ratings are by Standard & Poor's Corporation, except those identified by an
asterisk (*) are rated by Moody's Investors Services. The definitions of the
applicable rating symbols are set forth below: 

Standard & Poor's -- Ratings from "AA" to "BBB" may be modified by the addition
of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standings within the major
rating categories.

AAA     -- Bonds rated "AAA" have the highest rating assigned by Standard &
           Poor's. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely
           strong.
AA      -- Bonds rated "AA" have a very strong capacity to pay interest and
           repay principal and differ from the highest rated issue only in a
           small degree.
A       -- Bonds rated "A" have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay
           principal although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse
           effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt
           in higher rated categories.
BBB     -- Bonds rated "BBB" are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
           interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit adequate
           protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing
           circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay
           interest and repay principal for debt in this category than in higher
           rated categories.

Moody's -- Numerical modifiers 1, 2 and 3 may be applied to each generic rating
           from "Aa" to "Baa", where 1 is the highest and 3 the lowest ranking
           within its generic category.

Aaa     -- Bonds that are rated "Aaa" are judged to be of the best quality. They
           carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally
           referred to as "gilt edge". Interest payments are protected by a
           large or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure.
           While the various protective elements are likely to change, such
           changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the
           fundamentally strong position of such issues.
Aa      -- Bonds that are rated "Aa" are judged to be of high quality by all
           standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are
           generally known as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than the
           best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large in Aaa
           securities or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater
           amplitude or there may be other elements present which make the long-
           term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.
A       -- Bonds that are rated "A" possess many favorable investment attributes
           and are to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors
           giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate but
           elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment
           some time in the future.
Baa     -- Bonds that are rated "Baa" are considered as medium grade
           obligations, i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly
           secured. Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for
           the present but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be
           characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such
           bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have
           speculative characteristics as well.

NR      -- Indicates that the bond is not rated by Standard & Poor's Corporation
           or Moody's Investors Services.

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Short-Term Securities Ratings

SP-1   -- Standard & Poor's highest rate rating indicating very strong or strong
          capacity to pay principal and interest; those issues determined to
          possess overwhelming safety characteristics are denoted with a plus
          (+) sign.
A-1    -- Standard & Poor's highest commercial paper and variable-rate demand
          obligation (VRDO) rating indicating that the degree of safety
          regarding timely payment is either overwhelming or very strong; those
          issues determined to possess overwhelming safety characteristics are
          denoted with a plus (+) sign.
VMIG 1 -- Moody's highest rating for issues having a demand feature -- VRDO. 
P-1    -- Moody's highest rating for commercial paper and for VRDO prior to 
          the advent of the VMIG 1 rating. 


Security Descriptions
 
ABAG   -- Association of Bay Area Governments
AIG    -- American International Guaranty
AMBAC  -- American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation 
BIG    -- Bond Investors Guaranty
CGIC   -- Capital Guaranty Insurance Company
COP    -- Certificate of Participation
EDA    -- Economic Development Authority
FAIRS  -- Floating Adjustable Interest Rate Securities 
FGIC   -- Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHA    -- Federal Housing Administration
FHLMC  -- Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
FNMA   -- Federal National Mortgage Association
FSA    -- Federal Savings Association
GIC    -- Guaranteed Investment Contract
GNMA   -- Government National Mortgage Association
GO     -- General Obligation
HFA    -- Housing Finance Authority
IDA    -- Industrial Development Authority
IDB    -- Industrial Development Board
IDR    -- Industrial Development Revenue
INFLOS -- Inverse Floaters
LOC    -- Letter of Credit
MBIA   -- Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation 
MVRICS -- Municipal Variable Rate Inverse Coupon Security 
PCR    -- Pollution Control Revenue
RIBS   -- Residual Interest Bonds
VA     -- Veterans Administration
VRDD   -- Variable Rate Daily Demand
VRWE   -- Variable Rate Wednesday Demand

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)           September 30, 1995

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
ASSETS:
<S>                                                                  <C> 
  Investments, at value (Cost -- $156,492,014)                  $163,689,875   
  Cash                                                                32,375
  Receivable for Fund shares sold                                    108,950
  Interest receivable                                              2,867,844
                                                                ------------
  TOTAL ASSETS                                                   166,699,044
                                                                ------------
LIABILITIES:
  Payable for securities purchased                                 1,006,667
  Dividend payable                                                   726,479
  Management fees payable                                             47,417
  Administration fees payable                                         27,095
  Distribution fees payable                                           23,768
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities                             173,536
                                                                ------------
  TOTAL LIABILITIES                                                2,004,962
                                                                ------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS                                                $164,694,082
                                                                ============
NET ASSETS:
  Par value of capital shares                                   $     12,778
  Capital paid in excess of par value                            160,887,818
  Overdistributed net investment income                             (204,928)
  Accumulated net realized loss on security transactions          (3,199,447)
  Net unrealized appreciation of investments                       7,197,861  
                                                                ------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS                                                $164,694,082
                                                                ============
SHARES OUTSTANDING:
  Class A                                                          8,197,905
  Class B                                                          4,554,295
  Class C                                                             25,350
NET ASSET VALUE:
  Class A (and redemption price)                                      $12.89
  Class B *                                                           $12.89
  Class C **                                                          $12.89
CLASS A MAXIMUM PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE
  (net asset value plus 4.17% of net asset value per share)           $13.43
</TABLE> 

   *   Redemption price is NAV of Class B shares reduced by a CDSC of
       4.50% if shares are redeemed less than one year from initial purchase 
       (See Note 4). 
  **   Redemption price is NAV of Class C shares reduced by a CDSC of 1.00% if
       shares are redeemed within the first year of purchase.     
 
 
 
                      See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
<S>                                                              <C> 
INVESTMENT INCOME:                                           
   Interest                                                      $  5,139,161
EXPENSES:                                                    
   Management fees (Note 4)                                           287,053
   Distribution fees (Note 4)                                         266,100   
   Administration fees (Note 4)                                       164,031   
   Shareholder and servicing fees                                      36,340
   Audit and legal                                                     35,399
   Shareholder communications                                          24,605
   Custody                                                             21,068
   Pricing service fees                                                10,000
   Directors' fees                                                      8,356
   Registration fees                                                    8,201
   Other                                                                9,563
                                                                 ------------
   TOTAL EXPENSES                                                     870,716   
                                                                 ------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME                                               4,268,445 
                                                                 ------------ 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON                      
INVESTMENTS (NOTE 5:)                                        
   Realized Loss From Security Transactions                  
   (excluding short-term securities):                        
      Proceeds from sales                                           6,047,428
      Cost of securities sold                                       6,049,743
                                                                 ------------
   NET REALIZED LOSS                                                   (2,315)
                                                                 ------------
   Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investments:     
      Beginning of period                                           3,594,166
      End of period                                                 7,197,861
                                                                 ------------
   INCREASE IN NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION                          3,603,695
                                                                 ------------
NET GAIN ON INVESTMENTS                                             3,601,380
                                                                 ------------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS                           $  7,869,825
                                                                 ============
</TABLE> 

                      See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 (UNAUDITED)
AND THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

                                                           SEPTEMBER 30      MARCH 31
                                                           ------------    ------------
<S>                                                        <C>             <C> 
OPERATIONS:                                                                
   Net investment income                                   $  4,268,445    $  9,021,931   
   Net realized loss                                             (2,315)     (3,197,132)
   Increase in net unrealized appreciation                    3,603,695       3,571,504 
                                                           ------------    ------------
   INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS                     7,869,825       9,396,303            
                                                           ------------    ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO                                                           
SHAREHOLDERS FROM (NOTE 3):                                                
   Net investment income                                     (4,362,076)     (9,001,936)   
   Net realized gains                                                --         (29,564)
                                                           ------------    ------------
   Decrease in Net Assets From                                             
      Distributions to Shareholders                          (4,362,076)     (9,031,500) 
                                                           ------------    ------------
FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 7):                                          
   Net proceeds from sale of shares                           8,267,532      22,726,723
   Net asset value of shares issued                                        
     for reinvestment of dividends                            2,271,159       5,847,777
   Cost of shares reacquired                                (11,854,233)    (34,725,222)
                                                           ------------    ------------
DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM                                    
   FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS                                   (1,315,542)     (6,150,722)
                                                           ------------    ------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                             2,192,207      (5,785,919) 
                                             
NET ASSETS                                         
   Beginning of period                                      162,501,875     168,287,794
                                                           ------------    ------------
   END OF PERIOD*                                          $164,694,082    $162,501,875
                                                           ============    ============
*Includes overdistributed net investment income of:        $   (204,928)   $   (111,297)
                                                           ============    ============
</TABLE>

                      See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
     1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     Smith Barney New Jersey Municipals Fund Inc. ("Fund"), a Maryland
corporation, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
as a non-diversified, open-end management investment company.

     The significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund are:
(a) security transactions are accounted for on the trade date; (b) securities
are valued at the mean between the quoted bid and asked prices by an independent
pricing service that are based on transactions in municipal obligations,
quotations from municipal bond dealers, market transactions in comparable
securities and various relationships between securities; (c) short-term
securities and securities maturing within 60 days are valued at cost plus
(minus) accreted discount (amortized premium), which approximates value; (d)
gains or losses on the sale of securities are calculated by using the specific
identification method; (e) interest income, adjusted for amortization of
premiums and accretion of original issue discount, is recorded on the accrual
basis; market discount is recognized upon the disposition of the security; (f)
direct expenses are charged to the Fund and each class; management fees and
general fund expenses are allocated on the basis of relative net assets; and (g)
the Fund intends to comply with the applicable provision of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, pertaining to regulated investment companies and to
make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially
all Federal income and excise taxes.

     2. FUND CONCENTRATION

     The Fund primarily invests in debt obligations issued by the State of New 
Jersey and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities to obtain
funds for various public purposes. The Fund is more susceptible to factors
adversely affecting issuers of New Jersey municipal securities than is a
municipal bond fund that is not concentrated in these issuers to the same
extent. 





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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

     3.  EXEMPT-INTEREST DIVIDENDS AND OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS

     The Fund intends to satisfy conditions that will enable interest from
municipal securities, which is exempt from Federal income tax and from
designated state income taxes, to retain such tax-exempt status when distributed
to the shareholders of the Fund.

     Capital gains distributions, if any, are taxable to shareholders, and are
declared and paid at least annually.

     4.  INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT, ADMINISTRATION
         AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS

     Smith Barney Mutual Funds Management Inc. ("SBMFM"), a subsidiary of Smith
Barney Holdings Inc. ("SBH"), acts as investment adviser to the Fund. The Funds
pays SBMFM an advisory fee calculated at an annual rate of 0.35% of average
daily net assets up to $500 million and 0.32% of average daily net assets in
excess of $500 million. This fee is calculated daily and paid monthly.

     SBMFM also acts as the Fund's administrator for which the Fund pays a fee
calculated at an annual rate of 0.20% of the average daily net assets up to $500
million and 0.18% of the average daily net assets in excess of $500 million.
This fee is calculated daily and paid monthly.

     In addition, The Boston Company Advisors, Inc. ("Boston Advisors"), an
indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Mellon Bank, acted as sub-administrator to
the Fund. SBMFM paid Boston Advisors a portion of its administration fee at a
rate agreed upon from time to time between SBMFM and Boston Advisors. As of June
12, 1995 this relationship was terminated.

     Smith Barney Inc. ("SB"), another subsidiary of SBH, acts as distributor of
Fund shares. For the six months ended September 30, 1995, SB received sales
charges of approximately $72,000 of the Fund's Class A shares.

     There is a contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") of 4.50% on Class B
shares if redemption occurs less than one year from initial purchase and

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

thereafter by 1.00% per year until no CDSC is incurred.  Class C shares have a 
1.00% CDSC if redemption occurs within the first year from the date such 
investment was made.  For the six months ended September 30, 1995, CDSCs of 
approximately $61,000 were paid to SB.

       Pursuant to a Distribution Plan, the Fund pays a service fee with respect
to its Class A, B and C shares, calculated at the annual rate of 0.15% of the 
average daily net assets for each class.  In addition, the Fund pays a 
distribution fee with respect to its Class B and C shares calculated at the 
annual rate of 0.50% and 0.55%, respectively, of the average daily net assets 
for each class.

       All officers and one Director of the Fund are employees of SB.

       5.  INVESTMENTS

       During the six months ended September 30, 1995, the aggregate cost of 
purchases and proceeds from sales of investments (including maturities, but 
excluding short-term securities) of investments were as follows:

Purchases                                        $6,003,388
                                                 ----------
Sales                                             6,047,428
                                                 ----------

       At September 30, 1995, the net unrealized appreciation of investments for
Federal income tax purposes consisted of the following:

Gross unrealized appreciation                    $8,127,565
Gross unrealized depreciation                      (929,704)
                                                 ----------
Net unrealized appreciation                      $7,197,861
                                                 ==========

       6.  CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARD

       At March 31, 1995, the Fund had for Federal tax purposes approximately 
$2,456,970 of unused loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains
expiring March 31, 2003.  To the extent that these carryforward losses are used 
to offset capital gains, it is probable that the gains so offset will not be 
distributed.

       7.  CAPITAL SHARES

       As of September 30, 1995, the Fund has authorized 100 million shares of 
$0.001 par value capital stock.  The Fund has the ability to issue multiple 
classes of shares.  Each share of a class represents an identical


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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
 
interest and has the same rights, except that each class bears certain direct
expenses, including those specifically related to the distribution of its
shares. At September 30, 1995, total paid-in capital amounted to the following
for each class:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                              CLASS A          CLASS B          CLASS C
                              -------          -------          -------
<S>                           <C>              <C>              <C>
Total Paid-in Capital         $100,270,763     $ 60,314,182     $ 315,651
                              ============     ============     =========
<CAPTION> 

    Transactions in shares of each class were as follows:

                             SIX MONTHS ENDED                   YEAR ENDED
                            SEPTEMBER 30, 1995                MARCH 31, 1995*
                         --------------------------    -----------------------------
                          SHARES          AMOUNT         SHARES            AMOUNT
                         --------      ------------    ----------       ------------
<S>                      <C>           <C>             <C>              <C> 
CLASS A                                                
Shares sold               290,726      $  3,720,920       806,228       $  9,970,151
Shares issued on                                       
  reinvestment            116,948         1,489,126       326,175          4,033,183
Shares redeemed          (684,283)       (8,765,857)   (2,211,779)       (27,041,571)
                         --------      ------------    ----------      ------------- 
Net Decrease             (276,609)     $ (3,555,811)   (1,079,376)     $ (13,038,237)
                         ========      ============    ==========      =============
CLASS B                                                
Shares sold               350,257      $  4,476,543      1,011,453     $  12,515,653
Shares issued on                                       
  reinvestment             61,010           776,976        146,701         1,813,092
Shares redeemed          (241,712)       (3,086,481)      (628,611)       (7,683,651)
                         --------      ------------    ----------      -------------
Net Increase              169,555      $  2,167,038        529,543     $   6,645,094
                         ========      ============    ==========      =============
CLASS C                                                
Shares sold                 5,433      $     70,069        19,546      $     240,919
Shares issued on                                       
  reinvestment                397             5,057           120              1,502
Shares redeemed              (146)           (1,895)           --                 --
                         --------      ------------    ----------      -------------
Net Increase                5,684      $     73,231        19,666      $     242,421
                         ========      ============    ==========      =============
</TABLE>

*  For Class C Shares, Transactions are for the period from December 13, 1994 
(inception date) to March 31, 1995.

Subsequent Event (unaudited)

   On July 19, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Fund approved a reduction in
the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to SBMFM. Accordingly, effective
November 17, 1995, the Fund's investment advisory fee will be decreased from
0.35% to 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

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Financial Highlights

FOR A SHARE OF EACH CLASS OF CAPITAL STOCK OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

CLASS A SHARES                         1995(1)        1995       1994        1993      1992      1991
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------
<S>                                  <C>           <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>       <C>
NET ASSET VALUE,                     
  BEGINNING OF PERIOD                $   12.62     $   12.55   $  13.16    $  12.44  $  12.17  $   11.92
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:              
  Net investment income(2)                0.33          0.70       0.70        0.75      0.77       0.82
  Net realized and unrealized        
    gain (loss)                           0.29          0.70      (0.46)       0.87      0.44       0.32
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
Total Income From Operations              0.62          0.77       0.24        1.62      1.21       1.14
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:             
  Net investment income                  (0.35)        (0.70)     (0.69)      (0.75)    (0.77)     (0.83)
  Overdistribution of net income            --            --      (0.01)         --        --         --
  Net realized gains                        --         (0.00)*    (0.15)      (0.14)    (0.13)     (0.05)
  Capital                                   --            --      (0.00)*     (0.01)    (0.04)     (0.01)
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
Total Distributions                      (0.35)        (0.70)     (0.85)      (0.90)    (0.94)     (0.89)
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
NET ASSET VALUE,                     
  END OF PERIOD                       $  12.89     $   12.62   $  12.55    $  13.16  $  12.44  $   12.17
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
TOTAL RETURN                              5.08%++       6.37%      1.66%      13.49%    10.22%      9.89%
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
NET ASSETS,                          
  END OF PERIOD (000s)                $105,663      $106,919   $119,913    $115,694  $ 92,797  $  65,378
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:        
  Expenses(2)(3)                          0.88%+        0.88%      0.83%       0.74%     0.67%      0.57%
  Net investment income                   5.38+         5.61       5.17        5.76      6.18       6.74
                                      --------      --------   --------    --------  --------  ---------  
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE                     24%           32%        32%         58%       98%        44%
                                      ========      ========   ========    ========  ========  ========= 
</TABLE> 

(1) For the six months ended September 30, 1995 (unaudited).
(2) The manager has waived all or part of its fees in each of the periods in the
    four-year period ended March 31, 1994. If such fees were not waived, the per
    share decrease of net investment income and the ratios of expenses to
    average net assets would be as follows:

                     Per Share Decreases           Expense Ratios    
                   of Net Investment Income      Without Fee Waivers
                  --------------------------    ----------------------
                  1994   1993   1992   1991     1994  1993  1992  1991
                  -----  -----  -----  -----    ----  ----  ----  ----
Class A           $0.01  $0.02  $0.02  $0.04    0.88% 0.90% 0.83% 0.90%  

(3) Expense ratios exclude interest expense. Expense ratios including interest
    expense would have been 0.89% and 0.68% for the years ended March 31, 1995
    and March 31, 1992, respectively.
*   Amount represents less than $0.01.
++  Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total
    return for the year.
+   Annualized.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

FOR A SHARE OF EACH CLASS OF CAPITAL STOCK OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

Class B Shares                                1995(1)          1995        1994           1993(2)
                                              -------         -------     -------        -------
<S>                                           <C>             <C>         <C>            <C> 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD          $ 12.62         $ 12.55     $ 13.16        $ 12.75
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income(3)                       0.32            0.63        0.64           0.28     
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)        0.27            0.06       (0.47)          0.55                    
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
Total Income From Operations                     0.59            0.69        0.17           0.83
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
LESS DISTRIBUTION FROM:
  Net investment income                         (0.32)          (0.62)      (0.62)         (0.27)    
  Overdistribution of net income                   --              --       (0.01)            -- 
  Net realized gains                               --           (0.00)*     (0.15)         (0.14)
  Capital                                          --              --       (0.00)*        (0.01)
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
Total Distributions                             (0.32)          (0.62)      (0.78)         (0.42)
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                $ 12.89         $ 12.62     $ 12.55        $ 13.16
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
TOTAL RETURN                                     4.77%++         5.76%       1.15%          6.60%++
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000s)              $58,704         $55,334     $48,375        $16,293
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS                            
  Expenses(3)(4)                                 1.40%+          1.39%       1.36%          1.33%+
  Net investment income                          4.88+           5.09        4.64           5.17+
                                              -------         -------     -------        ------- 
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE                            24%             32%         32%            58%
                                              =======         =======     =======        ======= 
</TABLE> 

(1)  For the six months ended September 30, 1995 (unaudited).
(2)  For the period from November 6, 1992 (inception date) to March 31, 1993.
(3)  The manager has waived all or part of its fees in each of the periods in
     the two-year period ended March 31, 1994.  If such fees were not waived, 
     the per share decrease of net investment income and the ratios of expenses
     to average net assets would be as follows:

                Per Share Decreases               Expense Ratios
              of Net Investment Income          Without Fee Waivers
              ------------------------         ---------------------
               1994             1993(2)         1994         1993(2)
              -----             ------         -----         -------
Class B       $0.01             $0.01          1.41%         1.49%+

(4)  Expense ratios exclude interest expense.  Expense ratios including interest
     expense would have been 1.40% for the year ended March 31, 1995.
*    Amount represents less than $0.01.
++   Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the 
     total return for the year.
+    Annualized.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

FOR A SHARE OF EACH CLASS OF CAPITAL STOCK OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH PERIOD:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

CLASS C SHARES                                 1995(1)         1995(2)
                                              ---------       ---------
<S>                                           <C>             <C> 
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD             $12.62          $11.86
                                              ---------       ---------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income                            0.30            0.20
  Net realized and unrealized gain                 0.29            0.74
                                              ---------       ---------
Total Income From Operations                       0.59            0.94
                                              ---------       ---------
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
  Net investment income                           (0.32)          (0.18)
  Overdistribution of net income                     --              --
  Net realized gains                                 --           (0.00)*
                                              ---------       ---------
Total Distributions                               (0.32)          (0.18)
                                              ---------       ---------
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD                   $12.89          $12.62
                                              ---------       ---------
TOTAL RETURN++                                     4.77%           8.01%
                                              ---------       ---------
NET ASSETS, END OF PERIOD (000S)                   $327            $248
                                              ---------       ---------
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS:+
  Expenses                                         1.45%           1.44%
  Net investment income                            4.83            5.05
                                              ---------       ---------
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE                              24%             32%
                                              =========       =========
</TABLE> 

(1) For the period six months ended September 30, 1995 (unaudited).
(2) For the period from December 13, 1994 (inception date) to March 31, 1995.
 *  Amount represents less than $0.01.
++  Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the
    total return for year. 
 +  Annualized.

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Additional Information

     Change in Independent Auditor:  On October 20, 1994, based upon the
recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Fund, the Board of Directors
determined not to retain Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P ("Coopers & Lybrand") as the
Fund's independent auditor and voted to appoint KPMG Peat Marwick LLP. During
the Fund's two most recent fiscal years, Coopers & Lybrand's audit reports
contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion; nor were the reports
qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
Further, during this same period there were no disagreements with Coopers &
Lybrand on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement
disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved
to the satisfaction of Coopers & Lybrand, would have caused it to make reference
to the subject matter of such disagreements in connection with its audit
reports. The Fund has requested Coopers & Lybrand to provide a letter to the
Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether Coopers & Lybrand agrees with
the foregoing statements, and to provide the Fund with a copy of such letter. A
copy of this letter is available upon request by calling the Fund at (212)
723-9218.

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NEW JERSEY
MUNICIPALS
FUND INC.

DIRECTORS
Herbert Barg
Alfred J. Bianchetti
Martin Brody
Dwight B. Crane
Burt Dorsett
Elliot Jaffe
Stephen E. Kaufman
Joseph J. McCann
Heath B. McLendon, Chairman
Cornelius Rose

OFFICERS
Heath B. McLendon
Chief Executive Officer

Jessica M. Bibliowicz
President

Lewis E. Daidone
Senior Vice President 
and Treasurer

Lawrence T. McDermott
Vice President 
and Investment Officer

Karen L. Mahoney-Malcomson
Investment Officer

Thomas M. Reynolds
Controller

Christina T. Sydor
Secretary

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Smith Barney New Jersey Municipals Fund Inc.  It is not authorized for
distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied or preceded by a
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Fund's investment policies and expenses as well as other pertinent information.

SMITH BARNEY 
NEW JERSEY 
MUNICIPALS FUND INC.
388 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10013

FD0450 11/95


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