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Inter-oceanic Ship Canal.-wo learn, from
reliable source, that some entsrprising citi-
zens Of the United States and New Granada
have discovered and szpforsd the long sought
for route for connecting the Atlantic and Pa.
eihe oceans by means of ship canal This
great desideratum to the commercial world is
certainly the most grand and important enter
prise of this "fast" age, and worthy the at
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Bounty Land Wsrrants.-In the case of a
female warrantee, femme covert, twenty years
of age, the General Land Office has decided
that, if the statute of the State in which her
domicil is situated allows females of the age
of eighteen to transfer real estate, the local
land officers are authorized to permit the war
rant to be located in the name of an assignee,
upon its being filed at the proper district land
Office, with an assignment executed by the
warrantee and her husband, according to the
forms prescribed in the general circular of Sd
May, 1855, and accompanied by duly certi-
fed copy of the statute aforesaid, with evi
dence showing the place of her domicil
Eendacity Notwithstanding the dreadful
features of the Louisville riots, we cannot help
being amused with the utter lack ofpripciple,
honesty, truth, justice, and sound American.
ism Manifested by the New York Express in
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A Lighthouse Keeper Appointed.-Caleb
L. Goold has been appointed keeper of the
Bear Island lighthouse, Maine, vice John G.
Bremen, removed salary $3.50 per annum.
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NOTiCE.-The undersigned being about 70
Y visit Europe, desires those having claims
against him to present them for liquidation at his
residence, No. 205 street, near the War Depart
ment; and earnestly requests all indebted to him
to pay their respective bills promptly.
JOHN ericsson,
au l0--3t Veterinary Surgeon.
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FROM THE SUBsCRIBRh

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vi rvs Tricopherous for the hair, superior Po-
mades, Hair and Tooth Brushes, Combs, &c., for
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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
The Races of Men.

Whatever opinion we may adopt IN
reference to the much mooted question OF
the original unity or diversity of the hui
man race, the fact that strongly marked
differences now exist, rendering divisions
and classification necessary, is obvious.
Blumebach makes five grand divisions or
races-the Caucasian, the Mongolian,
the Ethiopic, the American, and the
Malay.
Z The CAUCASIAN RAcE.-This is the
leading branch of the human family. 1t
is remarkable for physiological develop
&ments, personal beauty and intellectual
superiority. We find it in the farthest
remove from the animal brain, features
and hair It's progress in literature, sci.
enee andsthe arts, has left all the other
races far behind. The chief families OF
this race are the Caucasians proper, the
Germanic. the Celtic, the Arabian, the
Lihyan, the Nilotic, and the Hindostanee.
THE MoNGoLIAN RAcE.-In physiolog-
ical character, as well as in intellect, this
race is decidedly inferior to the Caucasian.
The Mongolians, embracing the Mongal
Tartars, the Turks, the Chinese, and the
Polar Tribes, are distinguished by long,
Black and straight hair, scanty beard,
olive-colored skin. black eyes, short broad
nose, broad, fat cheek bones, oblong and
fattened skull, and low forehead.
THE ETHIoPIC RAcE.-This race embra-
ces the Negroes of Central Africa, the
Caffres and Hottentots Of South Africa,
the Australians and the Icelanders of the
In liam Archipelago and the Pacific
Ocean. Their physical characteristics
are too well known in this country to re-
quirc description. In disposition they
are easy, indolent, cheerful, sympathetic,
confding, obsequous, fond of sensual
pleasure, and gaudy attire, and exceeding
ly improvident. : In intellect this race
varies much, but majority sof its tribes
rank very low, though exceptional indi-
viduals have occasionally exhibited a
good deal of talent
The AMERICAN TRIBE.-The American
race embraces most of the ianTribes,
which formerly inhabited. North and
South America. The Indians are gener-
ally Of a reddish brown or copper color,
but vary considerably in complexion.--
The hair is long, straight and black, beard
deficient, eyes black and deep set, cheek
bones high, forehead receding, nose aqui-
line, skull small and high at the crown.
features rough, form we'll developed and
symmetrical They are sedate, proud,
firm, and revengeful, and exceedingly
slow in acquiring the arts of civilization:
THE MALAY RACE.-The Malays have
tawny or dark brown skin, coarse, black
hair, large mouths, broad and low fore
heads, and low topheads. They exhibit
considerable intellectual capacity, but
their moral character is very low. They
inhabit Borneo, Java, the Philippine Is
lands, New Zealand. the Polynesian IS
lands, and part of Madagascar.
This subject opens wide field for dis
cussion and illustration. and may profta-
bly, receive our attention in future num-
bers.- From Life Illustrated.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Vermont Wit

There is good deal of humor oozing
out, from time to time, up among the
Green Mountains. The stdrop that has.
reached US, came from small village not.
many miles from Bennington.
Old Stokes, after years of toll, got pos
session of granite ledge. He was in the
habit of buying his powder, with which
he quarried the lodge, Of one Jonas Ar
chibald who sold tape, groceries, and 9TH
er varieties in the village store.
Archibald was a good deal of boaster
about his wares, and one evening, while
crowd were sitting around the stove in
the tavern bar-room, he addressed Stokes
with
We'll, old Stokes, that's pretty good
powder O. mine. | paid high price for
it down in Boston. can recommend that
powder. How do you like it, Stokes?"
Well" responded Stokes, slowly, tits
pretty good powder; but l came near los
ing that last key bought"
"Ah," said Archibald, "how's that!-
That is unfortunate"
why" responded Stokes, Z" the con-
founded keg got a-tre, and l had to go
about thirty rods down the, brook, before
could put it out"
Archibald took out his watch believed
it was getting late, and he must go home.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
A Melancholy Story.

Among the twelve who were punished
for drunkenness was one-a female
whose history is truly melancholy, though
by no means unusual. She is not vet old
and was once pretty; courted and admired
by all. She was born in the South, of
wealthy parents, and her earlier years
were blest with all the blessings of one
of her station. Her education was
thorough, and she early gained reputation
as writer. She soon evinced passion
for the stage-a passion so uncomfortable
that despite the entreaties of parents and
friends, she became an actress. In this
sphere she was very successful, and after
a time made her appearance on the boards
in this city, where she created no little
furore. Her appearance was always hail
ed with enthusiasm, but after time her
fame and fortune began to wane. She
fell as many of her profession had done
before-a victim to drink /! Becoming
daily worse, no manager would run the
risk of engaging her. For a time she
gave evidence Of an intention to reform,
but the terrible passion predominated:
she again fell. The formerly lovely ac-
tress, talented authoress and fine actress,
sleeps tonight, a, vagabond in the tombs.
~. Y. Times.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
A Teetotal Monkey.

Or. Guthrie relates an amusing anec-
dote OF reasonable monkey, which we
must present:
T" Jack, as he was called. seeing his
master and some companions drinking
with those initiative powers for which his
species is remarkable, finding half glass
OF whlskey left, took it up and drank itI
OF. 1T flew, Of course, to his head.
AMID their loud roars OF laughter, he be-
gan to skip, hop, and dance. Jack was
DRINK. Next day, when they went. with
the intention OF repeating the fun to take
the poor monkey from his box. he was not
to be seen. Looking inside, there he Law
crouching in corner Come outp said
his master. Afraid to disobey, he came
walking on three legs-the fore-paw that
was laid on his forehead saying, as plain
as words could do, that he had head
| ache.
Having left him some days to get well,
and resume his gayety, they at length car
ried him off to the old scene of reyel.-
On entering, he eyed the glasses with
manifest terror, skulking behind the
chair, and on his master ordering him to
drink he bolted, and was on the house
top in twinkIlng. They caiel him
down. He would not come. His master
shook the whip at him. Jack. astride on
the ridge-pole, grinned defiance. gun
Of which lie was always much afraid. was
pointed at this disciple of temperance; he
ducked his head and slipped over to the
back Of the house; upon which, seeing hi,
preiicament, and less afraid apparently
OF the fire than the fre-water, the monke,
leaped at bound on the chimney-top
and getting down into fue, held on b.
his fore paws. He would rather be sing.
ed than drink. He triumphed, and al
though his master kept him for twelve
years after that, he never could persuade
the monkey to taste another drop Of
whiskey"
From that admirable work, "Illustra
tons of INSTINCT we take the following:
A monkey tied to a stake was robbed hy
the Johnny Grows Tin the West Indies
of his food, and he conceived the follow
ing plan for furnishing the thieves. He
feigned death, and lay perfectly motion
less on the ground, near to his stake.
The birds approached by degrees, and
got near enough to steal his food which
he allowed them to do. This he repeated
several times, till they became so bold as
to come within the reach of his claws
lie calculated his d ancc, and laid hold
OF one of them. Death vas not his plan
OF punishment; he was more refined in
his cruelty. He plucked every feather
out Of the bird, and then let him go and
show himself to his companions. He
made a man of him according to the
ancient definition of a biped without
feathers
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28

DP Thirty years ago, man named
Wood, sailed from New Bedford as mate
Of a whaler, leaving at home a young wife
and an infant child. The ship in which
he sailed was cast away in the South Sea
Islands, and he was reckoned among the
lost. Six years ago the child, now grown
to manhood, removed from New Bedford
to Cincinnati, taking his mother with
him. One morning last week, stranger
greyheaded and care-worn; called at his
residence and inquired for his mother
She was called into the room, and after
gazing at the stranger moment, inquired
his business. Do you not know me
Martha?" he asked, and as the sound of
his voice, like the memory Of an olden
melody, met her ear, she gave vent to a
hysterical cry, and tainted in the arms
which were open to receive her. The
long lost husband after numbcrless rever-
ses and incredible hardships, had return
ed to find her whom he had left young
and blooming bride, far advanced in the
evening Of life, while the infant, upon
whose lips when last he saw him he had
affectionately imprinted fathers kiss,
who could then scarcely lisp his name.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28

with his host, declaring it was necessary
for him to cross the river Immediately; at
the same time Offering part of his purse
as compensation. for what he had re-
ceived, which was refused.
. Well, SIR" continued he, since you
will not permit me to recompense you for
your trouble, it is just that l should in
form you on whom you have conferred SO
many obligations, and also to add to them
by requesting your assistance in crossing
the river. | had been out yesterday, en-.
deavoring to gain some information OF
our enemy, and being alone, ventured toe
far from the camp. On my return / was
surprised by foraging party, and only
Escaped by my knowledge of the roads
and the fleetness Of my horse. My name
is George Washington.
Surprise kept the listener Still for q
moment; then after unsuccessfully repeat
ing the invitation to take some refresh
ment, he FASTENED to call the negroes
with whose assistance he placed the horse
on small raft of timber that was lying
in the river near the door, and soon con
veyed the General to the opposite side o
the river, where he left him to pursue hi
way to the camp wishing him safe anc
prosperous journey.
On his return to,the house, he fount
that while heswas engaged in making
preparations for conveying the hors,
across the river, his illustrious visitor ha(
persuaded his wife to accept token 0
remembrance which the family are prout
of exhibiting to this day.
The above is one Of the hazards encoun
tered by this great patriot for the purpos
of transmitting to posterity the treasure
We now enjoy Let US acknowledge tn,
benefits received, by our endeavors tt
preserve them in their purity; and keep
ing in remembrance one great sourc
whence these blessings flow, we may b.
enabled to render our names worthy o
being enrolled with that of the father 0
his country.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
An Epitaph.

The editor of the Burlington Recorder
bears witness that he recently discovered
in fourishing city on the line of the
New Jersey Railroad, graveyard i'm
which stood tombstone on which was
inscribed by weeping friends the follow
ing touching and simple, yet exquisitely
poetic epitaph:
f" He was good egg"
The Recorder at once proceededf III
gid gold by composing the following,
addition:
Tread lightly DER this nest, we beg,
Or else, perhaps, you'll smash the egg"
We have no doubt as to the "fax'' of
the tombstone case alluded to. Why
should we, says the Philadelphia Bulletin,
when in another part there are in row..
five tombstones bearing the following
Inscriptions:
He was brick.
He was perfect horse.
He was whole team.
be was some pumpkins.
He was one of 'em.
Well he was.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Scientific department.
Remarkable Experiment.

A recent work of science gives the fol-
lowing novel experiment, which settles a
question Of some Importance in philoso
ply Two hundred pounds weight Of
earth were dried in an oven, and after
wards put into an earthen vessel. The
earth was then moistened with rain-wate
and willow tree. weighing five pounds
was placed therein. During the space
of five years the earth was carefully
watered with rain water, or pure water:
the willow grew and aourished, and, to
prevent the earth being mixed with fresh
earth or dust blown to it by the winds,
it was covered with metal plate perfo-
rated with a great number Of small holes
suitable for the free admission of air
only. After growing in the air for five
years the tree was removed and found to
weigh 1863 pounds and about three ounces:
the leaves which fell from the tree every
autumn were not included in this weight.
The earth was then removed from the yes
sci, again dried in the oven, and after
wards weighed. 1t was discovered to
have lost only about two ounces of its
original weight Thus 164 pounds of
woody fibre, bark and roots were pro-
duced; but from what source? The air
has been discovered to be the source OF
solid element at least This statement
may at first appear incredible, but on
slight reflection its truth is proved. be-
cause the atmosphere contains carbonic
acid, which is the compound of IA parts
by weight of oxygen, and 434 parts by
weight of carbon.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
The First Steamboat.
BY GRANT THoRBURN.

| New York is deservedly distinguished
as being the first city in the world which
saw the successful use of steamboat power
upon its waters. | was intimate with
Fulton while building his boat, and till his
death in 1915. l often heard him relate
the history of his labors and discourage
ments. When" said he, I" / was build
ing my first steamboat, the project was
viewed by the public with Indifference or
contempt as visionary scheme. My
friends, indeed, were civil, but they were
shy. They listened with patience to ex-
plantations, but with a settled cast of in
credulity on their countenances. I felt
the full force of the lamentation of the
poet:
"Truth would you teach to save sinking world;
| All shun none aid you, and few understand
He continued: As l had occasion to
pass daily to and from the ship-yard while
the boat was building. | often loitred I'M
known near the idle groups Of strangers
in little circles, and heard various inquiries
as to the objects of this new vehicle
The language was uniformly that of scorn,
sheer or ridicule: the loud laugh, the dry
lest, the wise calculation of losses and
expenditures the dull but endless repe-
tition of Fulton's Folly.
Never did single encouraging remark,
or warm wish, cross my path. AT
length the. day arrived when the expert
ment was to be got into operation. To
me it was most trying occasion. | in
vited many friends to go on board to wit
ness the first trip. Many did me the
favor, as matter of personal respect.
but it was manifest they did so with re-
luctance, fearing to be partners of my
modification and not of my triumph. l
was we'll aware that in my case there was
many reasons to doubt my own success
The machinery was new and ill-made, and
other difficulties might arise from want of
experience The moment arrived in
which the word was to be given Tor the
vessel to move. My friends were in
groups around the deck They were
silent, sad, and weary. | read in their
looks nothing but disaster, and almost re-
pented of my efforts. The signal was
given. The boat moved short distance
and then stopped. To the silence Of the
preceding moments now succeued MUIR
murs of discomfort, agitation and wills
pers. | could hear distinctly repeated
: | told you it was so; it's Abolish scheme;
wish we were well out of it." &C.
T rose to the platform and addressed
the assembly. stated that if they would
be quiet for half an hour, would either
go on or abandon the voyage forever.
This was conceded to: / went below and
discovered slight mal-adjustment Of
small wheel. The boat was again put in
motion; she continued to move on. All
were still incredulous. None seemed
willing to trust the evidence Of their own
senses. We passed through the lomantic
and ever-varying scenes of the highlands;
we deserted the clustering houses of
Albany; we reached its shores; and then,
even then, when all seemed achieved [
was the victim Of disappointment. I'M
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
a Romantic Incident.

Assoldier who was present at the cap
ture of Sebastopol, relates, in letter to
his friends, the following romantic sto-
ry: " A party of men, belonging to DIFF
ferent regiments, were patroling from
house to house, in search of plumber. In
one of the. houses they came across beau
tiful young female, about II or Is years
Of age. OF course, some ignorance was
shown amongst the party who commenced
to drag her, had not a young man, belong
ing to the 18th taken amusket, and threat
ened to blow the first mans brains out
that laid finger on her; whereupon the
young woman flew to this man. and chung
to him for protection. She followed him
all the way back to the camp, when com
ing in sight of his camp, he beckoned her
to return--but no, she would not leave
him. Whether she had fallen in love at
first sight | don't know, but she came to
the camp with him. As soon as he got
there he was instantly confined for being
absent when the regiment was under arms.
She followed him to the guard tent, and
cried after him. The colonel of his reg
iment, seeing the affection she bore him,
released him, and sent them both to Gen
eral Harris, where an Interpreter was got,
and she related the whole affair to them.
1t turned out that she was the Generals
daughter, with some thousands. She was
beautifully attired, and carried gold
watch, and wore set of bracelets of i'm
mense value. The young man is now
about to be married to her. She will not
leave him upon any account whatever,
and if he is not lucky dog don't know
who is
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
Napoleon's Old Guard.

The papers announce the death, in Lock
port, Ohio, on the Oath ult., of Captain
Charles F. Thomas, aged eighty-three
years. Capt. Thomas was one of the
brave soldiers of the Emperor Napoleon
l., known in the remarkable history of
that French sovereign's Brilliant career
as the Old Swiss Guard" who survived
the slaughter Of the battles of Wagram,
Marengo, and the bridge of Arcola, and
the privations of the Spanish campaign
under Marshal Soult. There are many
of the old French soldiery now residing
in this country, whose quiet and unpre-
tending citizenship would not indicate
that in former times they were fre-eaters
under the " little Corporal" Some sin
gular incidents occur in their history, one
of which we witnessed and can vouch for.
There still resides in New York city, a
hale and hearty but venerable old man,
by the name of FIGHT, still engaged in the
labors of his PROFESSIONALS of decor
alive artist. Some four years ago we
were passing down Broadway, when we
were accosted by white haired man, ev-
identity a stranger and a foreigner, who
asked us to direct him to certain street.
We did so and were about separating,
when Mr.. FIGHT abruptly addressed the
stranger with the question, " Are yon not
?" The reply was yes, and you
are FIGHT !" and with common impulse,
the two veterans rushed into each others
arms. To make a long story short, they
had been comrades in one Of the regiments
that entered Moscow under Napoleon
The disasters of the retreat had reduced
their number to fifteen, some of whom had
since died, and others had been lost sight
of, until Mr.. FIGHT supposed himself the
only survivor. He emigrated to this
country several years since, and the stran-
ger had arrived in New York that morn
ing, on his way to Wisconsin, to join his
SONS, who had settled in that State. By
singular combination of circumstances
they thus met, after separation Of nearly
forty years, and it was at least singular
that of all the men in that crowded street,
the tranger should chance to address his
ordinary question to probably the only
other man living who had suffered by his
side during that terrible campaign. 1t is
hardly necessary to say that their inter-
view did not end on the pavement where
they met, and we never realized the devo-
ton of Napoleon's soldiers to the memory
of their leader until we witnessed the
scene attending the reunion of these two
gallant spirits under the hospitable roof
of Mr.. FIGHT. They parted only at the
Albany boat, which was to bear the stran-
ger to his new home in the West, and
have never met since. The incident may
seem unworthy Of record, but it occupies
one of the greenest spots in our memory.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-11-28
I'll Call Around and Pay"

What world of woe is contained in
these few words to the poor artizan and
mechanic "lll call around and pay
says the rich man to avoid the trouble Of
going to his desk to get the necessary
funds, and the poor mechanic is obliged
to go home; to disappoint his workmen
and all who depend upon him for their
due. 1t is an easy matter to work-the
only real glory in this lite is an indepen6-
ent idea of being able to sustain yourself
by the labor of your own hands, and it
may be easily imagined what crushing
force there is in "I'll call around and
pay" to the laboring man who depends
upon that pay for subsistence. If those
who could pay would only pay at once, it
would place hundreds and thousands in
a condition to do likewise, and prevent
much misery and distress.