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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-27

The News FROM MExIco.---We publish else
where letter from our Vera Cruz correspon-
dent, which goes far to prove our own surmises
on the result of the present crisis in the Mexican
republic. In the first place, the news of Santa
Annals victory at Iguala over strong body Of
insurgents under Moreno, is represented as
totally false. We anticipated as much and
expressed our convictions on this point directly
the intelligence reached us through the govern
ment organs Of the capital. This sort of game
has been played too often to deceive the world
any longer Our correspondent states that the
falsehood was got up to distract the attention of
the public fl ON the movements Of His Highness,
SO that he might retreat to Tampico, and there
take the steamer for Havana or Jamaica. Per
haps the revolution has not yet come to such
pass as this. but that eventually it will ensure
the downfall Of Santa Anna, no sane man can
doubt, and the Dictator has enough sagacity
to run rather than stand and meet the ven
geance Of an oppressed people In support Of
his belief that Santa Anna intends leaving the
country, our correspondent adds that Madame
Santa Anna lett Mexico city early in March;
that it is believed she sailed from Vera Cruz in
the English packet, on the 9Th instant, and that
carriage belonging to Santa Anna and three
millions Of dollars were embarked on board the
British mail steamer that LETT on the fifth.
The revolution is no doubt drawing near it's
close. The star of Alvarez is in the ascen-
daIt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-27
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY, MARCH q, 1855.

.fdrertiser. These "venal politicians always
have an axe to grind-always
The simple truth Of the matter is that Live
Oak George has closed his bank, with this mo-
tice on the glass door =" Bank closed-no
more discounts to venal politicians" 1t is
high time, for the run upon him is worse
than that at San Francisco. Since the New
Hampshire election, we learn, scores Of active
friends from that State have waited upon him,
full of promises and expectations. From West
srn New York, Ohio, Michigan, and even from
old Virginia. he has been daily honored with
troops of political admirers at his residence.
He has hardly had time, Of late, except on
rainy days, to eat his frugal dinner of a
beefsteak and an Irish potato, SO hard has been
the pressure upon him of the sgners of his
live oak platform. Gen. Harrison was bro
friends; and even "old Rough and Ready was
not rough or tough enough to stand it. 1t is
only frame of live oak, head of wrought
iron and diet of beet steak and Irish pota
toes that could stand it.
The moral of all this Is perfectly transpa-
rent. A fool may see through it. 1t is simply
this, that Live Oak George has had sufficient ex-
perience among "venal politicians" and has
been sufficiently bled by them, to understand
them exactly. He is also perfectly indepen-
dent of them, and wants no subsidies, or bo-
muses., or infts or outfits. If elevated to the
White House, he will not care fig for the
spells. He has secured enough through his
own enterprise, talents and industry, and
may be better relied upon to protect the trea-
sury than any starveling and "venal politi-
clan" from Maine to California. Such is Live
Oak George, and such are his present relations
to the ",venal politicians" of the day. He
won't be bled any longer. The bank is shut,
and, hit or miss, he is resolved to stick to his
live oak platform, and enjoy his beef steak and
potatoes. Now, come on.
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ANUS EVENTS THIS EVENING.

pnoaDwAY THEATRE Broadway--KIso LrAR-THs
sfoop NOTHING.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-27
Malls for Europe,

New York, Tuesday, March "a, 1855.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Shocking Accident and Death.


The Richmond Dispatch gives the
details of a shocking accident which oc-
Cured on Monday morning last, on the
farm of Mr.. John d. Quarles, insHenrico
county, between the plank road and the
canal, and about three miles west of the
city. The particulars are as follows:
-Four lads, from twelve to sixteen years
of age, named Samuel Hicks, George
Wade, John Mountjoy, and Samuel Bee
chum, procured guns and started off on a
hunting excursio1. After reaching Mr..
Quarles' farm, George Wade fred his gun
at bird, the other three standing near
him, and then stopped 10 reload. After
putting in his powder, wads and shot, he
raised his towing piece to his arm, cooked
it and put a cap on the nipple. He then
attempted to lower the hammer, but in
doing so it slipped from his fingers, fell
upon the cap and exploded it, causing the
barrel to discharge and deposit its con-
tents in the left side Of Samuel Hick'
head, who was unfortunately standing d.
rectly in front and within a few feet of
the muzzle, blowing out his brains, and
ohOAOOy CduollS lLotdHb uOdIu. NOC hHOW
ing what to do and being very much
alarmed, the other two boys, at the re-
quest of Wade, promised to keep the ac-
cident profound secret, and with that
understanding, they left their dead com
panion in the woods, and returned home
at night. Some hours after having retir-
ed to rest, the circumstances preyed SO
heavily upon young Mounjoy's mind that
he called his mother and told her what
had happened, and Tuesday morning she
broke the heart-rending news to the pa
rents of young Hicks Justice r. B. Ty-
Ter was sent for, and accompanied by the
three boys and a number of other persons,
a search was instituted and the dead body
of young Hicks found, his brains scatter
ed on the ground.
Justice Tyler, after seeing the body,
had jury Of inquest summoned before
whom the three boys, the companions OF
young Hicks at the time Of his death,
were examined, and the above facts elici-
ted. All Of them concurred in the state
ment, that the killing was purely acciden-
tai, and gave: as an excuse for attempting
to conceal it, that they supposed it would
never be found out.
The jury, after patient investigation
of all the facts, rendered a verdict of ac-
cidental death.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
A Remarkable Man.

A correspondent Of the Kentucky
Statesman" gives the following sketch of
an old citizen in Pulaski county, named
Elijah Deny, who is perhaps, the oldest
man in Kentucky;
He was one hundred and eighteen
years Of age on the tenth day of Septem-
ber and is as active as many men at forty.
He works daily on farm, and through
out his whole life he has been an early
riser. He informed the writer that he
had never drank but one cup of coffee, and
that was in the year 184S. He served
seven years in the war of the Revolution,
and was wounded at the siege of Savan-
nah, and at the battle of Eutaw Springs;
he was also present at the battles of Cam
den, Kings Mountain, and Monks Corner.
He served under Colonel Horny and Col.
Marion and was an eyewitness of the
sufferings and death of Colonel Isaac
Hayne, Of South Carolina, an early victim
of the Revolution. He is sprightly and
active and would be taken at any time
for 2 man Of middle age. He is strict
member Of the Baptist church, and rides
six miles every meeting of his church,
He has four sons and five daughters, all
living, the oldest being now in his seven
ty-eighth, and the youngest Ibis fifty first
year. Such is brief sketch of this aged
soldier and republican, who is perhaps,
the only surviving soldier of Francis Ma
rlon, Sumpter, and Horny.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
New Light Houses.

But few OF our readers, we imagine, are
aware that during the late Summer and Fall
months, four additional Light Houses have
been erected upon the Monmouth coast-three
of which are in the township of Middletown
and the fourth in the township of Raritan-
thus affording to the Mariner additional secu.
rity against shipwreck and disaster on his ap-
proach to Sandy Hook, and the Highlands Of
Navesink.
The following gentlemen have been appoin
ted Keepers of the above Lights, by the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, at the solicitation O.
Hon. Mr. REDFIELD, Collector of Customs fol
the Port of New York.
MARK L. Mount, to be Keeper of tn,
Light House erected near Ricevlle
ELISHA JOHN MORRISON, to be Keeper 0
the one erected at Chapel HILL
JAMES SEELEY, to be Keeper of the Poin
Comfort Light.
ANDREW WILSON, to be Keeper Of the Light
erected at or near Granville.
CORNELIUS LANE, Esq, of Long Branch, t.
be Assistant Keeper of the Sandy Hook Light
The above are all excellent appointments
They are trustworthy, deserving men, and We
hesitate not to say will discharge their duties
to the entire satisfaction of all concerned
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Annual Meeting of the Teachers
Association,

The annual meeting of the Teachers Asso
citation, as will be seen by our advertising col
umns, convenes in this village, on Friday, the
7th of December.
The Importance of this meeting is such that
all who feel any interest whatever in educa.
tional matters, must readily perceive it, and
will act accordingly. If the changes so long
desired in our present imperfect system of ed
ucatlon, are not wrought, the failure can
not DE ascribed to want of public encour-
agement The State has, contrasted with her
practice in former years, been liberal in her APP
preparations for the promotion of this object,
and all that now remains to be done to insure
its continuance, is disposition on the part of
Teachers to give their aid. BY our exchan-
ges we perceive that in all quarters of the
State, the work goes bravely on. Monmouth
generally keeps pace with other counties in all
matters of public interest, and, we feel assured,
will not be behind in this.
The proceedings of this meeting Judging
from the programme, will be highly interest
ing and aside from any particular object, are
sufficient in themselves, to insure the atten-
dance Of erery teacher IN the county,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Lectures on Phrenologv.

We learn that Mr. Fowler, the celebrated
Phrenologist, of the firm of Fowler & WELLS,
New York, is by request, delivering course
of chronological Lectures to the citizens Of
South Amboy, and will be at Keyport soon
We have no doubt that Mr. F. would also
consent to visit Freehold during the Winter
if invited. Why can't we have him do so i
1t would be means of wiling away tedious
evening and assist in giving life and gaiety to
a sad and gloomy season, beside being a source
of considerable amusement and instruction
We perceive that Keyport has made arrange
ments to have several courses of Lectures de-
livered during the Winter upon various sub
jects. variety is the spice of life," and is
never more needed than during the long Win
ter evenings. Let us have these Lectures.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Special glotites,
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FOWLER & WELLS, New York, and one of the
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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Thanksgiving Day.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day, says
the Village Record, celebrated throughout
the United States, though not always in n
manner acceptable to Him to whom thanks
are due. When the Pilgrim Fathers were de-
pendent for provisions upon the old country, a
ship came periodically with supplies 1t so
happened that during a season of uncommon
scarcity, the ship was delayed so long that the
colonists were fearful of famine. In their
extremity it was ordered that the last Thurs
day in November should be kept as day of
fast and prayer. Early on the morning of
that day the slong-looked for supply ship ar
rived with an abundant cargo, so that all APP
prehenslon of hunger at once banished. Il
was at once resolved to change the nature of
the appointment for that day, and in accor-
dance with the joy of the hour, instead of fast
and prayer, that day was kept as Thanksgiving.
So, in commemoration of the sudden relief af-
forded, the last Thursday of November was
established thereafter as day of Thanksgiv-
ing. In the New England States it has been
regularly kept in every village-and generally
IN every house. Gradually the usage extended,
until now it embraces the entire Union, though
not always ON tho memorable last Thursday.
! What have we to be thankful for We
are at peace with all the world-crops are
Observation-Disclosures have done well-mer-
chants have thrived-as a nation we stand
first of all the world Are these not enough
to be thankful for? He who bIesses has bless
ed us abundantly-much more than we deserve
or should dare to claim for ourselves dare |
how could we dare to claim single blessing ?
Throughout our own State, as we said in
the commencem nj, next Thursday has been
appointed by the Governor for thanksgiving
services Let US remember whence our bless
ings flow, and'in joy and praise pour out our
heartfelt Thanksgiving to the Gver Of all
good. We trust business will be entirely sus-
pended in this place, for part of the day at
least, during the services in our churches.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Almost a Tragedy.

A singular occurrence took place in
the western section Of the city on Wednes-
day afternoon. About four o'clock four
men entered a house on Franklin street,
near Eutaw, which had been vacated a
few days previously by vender of liz
uors, and discovering vessel containing
some liquid, which they supposed to be
whiskey, they all INDUCED their appetitcs
by partaking of the intoxicating beverage.
The stimulant had a powerful effect upon
their nerves, and, in a short time the
whole party were in a senseless condition.
Fortunately they were discovered at an
early moment and medical assistance at
once procured. The contents of the yes
sci was examined and found to be alcohol.
The physicians administered emetics to
the sufferers and after they had disgorged
the poisonous liquid, nature resumed her
functions, and they were restored to con-
sciousness, though somewhat enfeebled
from the process through which they had
passed. Baltimore american.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
The Court House.

The repairing of the Court House is nearly
completed, and, we understand, it will be ready
for the next sitting of the Court The appear,
ance of the house is very creditable, and speaks
well for both the Committee of superintendent
and builder. In fact, we did not think it III
the power of art to produce such change
but so it appears-and we have now com
tortabiy arranged and respectable looking
Court House-one that will favorably com
pare with any in the State. The Committee
on Repairs, consists of Messrs. JEHU PArrER
SON and WM SNYDER, of Freehold, and THos
II. LAFErRA, of Howell. The builder, Mr.
AUSTIN FL. PATTERSON, of Howell. The pain,
ter, Mr.. HAMLET BOILING, of Freehold. The
mason-work, by Mr. WIN. H. REED, of Manal
apan.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Correspondence of the Herald
Plank Walks, Again.

MIR. EDITOR:-
| perceive, in a late number of the Herald,
that you think a plank walk necessary in
Throckmorton avenue, and must say that l
am of your opinion. 1t has been needed for
long time, and really wish to see one laid
before many months more pass away. Being
myself in the habit of passing through this
street almost daily, ] have pretty good idea
of its real condition, and must say that, of all
muddy streets in this village, this is ahead
or 0.foot, would perhaps be a better expression,
as that is about the average depth Of the mud
Here is a fine chance for some enterprising in
dividual to display his go-aheadtivness in
taking hold of the matter and pushing it
through; who's the man? 1t is said that the
money is ready with which to, foot the bill
why is it not pIanked for the public to foot !?
Give us plank walk, a regular double-breasted
one-thats the word / Yours,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Good Books hy Mail.

Our readers will find in another column, a
list of Books published by FOWLER & WELLS,
of New York, among which are some of the
most valuable works of the kind ever pub
lished. Indeed, we do not think there is q
single work in the list but that would richly
pay perusal, and we advise our readers, one
and all, who are in want of works of the kind,
to give the list careful examination-select
those which they prefer, and send the money
direct to the publishers, and receive in return
double its value in Good Books.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Railroad Accident.

An Irish woman was accidentlly killed
near Rhinebeck, on Wednesday, by the
mail train from Albany.
Her husband crossed the river the night
before in small boat, and not having re-
turned, she supposed he was drowned
The woman became perfectly crazy, and
rushed on the track some four Or five rods
before the train, which was running thir.
ty miles per hour, and her head was com
pletely cut to pieces. In about one hour
after her death the husband returned
home safe, only having imbibed too much
and was obliged to stop all night on the
opposite side Of the river.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Live or Die, Sink or Swim"
" SurOi0e aobo may-perish aoho aoiN."
CHARLEY LOUNSBERRY
viii hereafter sell
FOR CASH!

THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ARRIVED AT THE
4 eonclusion-Qet the consequences be what thew
may,) to sell For Cash, and CASH ONLY. He has
just received large assortment of STOVES of ali
sizes and patterns, for Cooking Parlor and Office
use and by adherng to the cash system is perfectly
satisfied that he can furnish his customers with q
letter article, and at lower prices than they can get
elsewhere.
GcgF1 Call and see the assortment and learn the.
price before you buy elsewhere
| have also on hand, good assortment of TIN
WAKE, and am prepared to manufacture to order.
at short notice, any article in my line
w I'm Roofing done in neat and substantial
manner, at reasonable prices, and warranted Gut-
ter heads and leaders made and put up to order.
W Remember the place" LOUNSBRRRY'S
CHEAP STOVE STORE" near the corner of Main
and South streets, Freehold N ].
CHARLES LOUNSBERRY.
Freehold, Oct "a, 1856. 5S-tf
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28

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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Large Potatoes.

We were presented, one day last week, will
the finest basket of potatoes we ever saw, by
Mr.. EDWARD CLAYTON, of Milestone. They
were of the Garter variety, and without doubt
the handsomest raised in5the county. We are
much indebted to Mr. G. for this very accept
able present. Should any Of the farmers o
old Monmouth" be inclined to think they
have nicer ones, let them be brought along;-
we are a judge of the article. IT. on trial, We
find them superior to friend CLAYToN's, W.
shall make it our duty to say so, but are al
present inclined to think that it will be found
extremely hard to match them. Who'll try it
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
mo " e H WBBKI,Y HERALD.

A great race is going on at Crowleysville,
N. j., between party Of hunters and bear.
At last accounts the contestants were "nip
and tuck and the bear little ahead-"-B afa-
10 Express
We are sometimes charged with not defen-
ding New Jersey from the attacks of foreign
presses, but we now assure the Express, first,
that there is no such place as CrowleyviIle in
this State; second, if there be, there is no
bear there; and thirdly, if there be BEAR the
Jersey chaps are ahead The Express must
correct or we shall arouse the press of the
State to determined onslaught upon it
Neaoark Mercury