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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
Hard Drawing.


An old joker, was never known to yieH
the palm to any antagonist in reelin9 a
knotty yarn, was put to his trumps. at
hearing. traveller state that be~once saw
a brick house pfdeed upon runners, and
drawn up hill to more favorable location
some half mile distant
" What do you think of that, Uncle
Ethel n said the bystanders.
20 fuge I said the old man. Il once
saw a two story house down east drawn
by oxen three miles, "a dead silence en-
sued, the old man evidently had the worst
end~ofit, and he saw it: gathering all his
energies, he bit off a huge peice Of pig tall
by way ofgaining time for thought; they
dfawed the stone house, said the old
man, (ejeeting q quantity of tobacco juice
towards the fire place, but that want
the worst Of the job, for after they done
that, they went back and .drawed the eel
ler." The stranger caved in.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

THE Descendants OF FRANKLIN
There are no male descendants of the
family Of Franklin to perpetuate his name.
The celebrated Professor Bacbe, who has
been spaken of as the nearest descend
ant Of Franklin living" is one Of many
great-grandchildren. Two of his grand
daughters, we are informed live in their
native city, Philadelphia Mrs. William
j. Duane, and Mrs. Thomas Sergeant
only surviving children of the Doctors
daughter Sarah, Mrs. Bache. Mrs. Bache
was the mother of four sons and three
daughters, all of whom had children, and
the descendants in the third and fourth
degrees are numerous. The oldest de-
scendant now living is DR.. Franklin
Bache of Philadelphia, Oldest son Of DR..
Franklin's eldest grandson, B. f. Blake.
A great neice of Franklin, Mrs. Jane
Kinsman, also resides in Philadelphia
Born in Boston, and now in her ninetieth
year, she is one of the few of those sur
viving who remember the famous Tea
Party"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
Phoenix, His Last.

This clever wit, in the following squib,
amusingly takes off the prevalent custom
of giving testimonials to everybody, upon
all sorts Of occasions, and for Il sorts of
things,
" On Board the Steamship California,
Panama.
]" To CAPT.R. NJ. WRITINGS:
Dear Sir: /, the undersigned, cabin
passenger on board the steamship Cali
fornia, during her late trip from San Fran
cisco, beg to tender you, on behalf Of my
self, my hearty and sincere acknowledge
ment of your skill as seaman and varied
courtesy as a gentleman. 10 your skill
and foresight l. attribute entirely the ia
yorable weather that we have enloyed,
and your polite attention in invariably
given me the second joint at dinner, your
liberality in helping me to pie a second
time, and the noble hearted generosity.
with which you have at times presented
me with one, and even two cigars, can
never be forgotten whilst Memory holds
her seat.
beg you will accept, as slight to-
ken of my. esteem and gratitude, large
sllver-moutned gntta percha ar-trumpet,
which | shall procure for you, suitable
inscription (as soon as can borrow money
enough Tor the purpose,) and that you may
long live to enjoy it, in the noble ship
which you command, is my earnest, con-
slant and daily prayer.
6 cannot conclude better than by a
quotation from those beautiful lines in
Pope's Paradise Lost"
/" The star-spangled banner,
Oh long may it wave
Ger the land of the free,
And the home of the brave"
With the highest sentiments of graft
tude and esteem, remain your sincere
friend and most o5sequious and very hum
BILE servant,
GEO. f. DERBY, alias
JOHN PHOENIX, or soUIBoB.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

A copy Of letter that was picked up in
the street, in Marysville, CAL. not long
SINCE
Mariesville july fore 1856
Dere Cate you know luv you NOR an
any utter Girle in the World, and watts
the Recon you always want Ne to tell
you so. no you ar almost getting tired
Of waiting for ne. | no you luv me fit to
brake your hart. | know we ort to get
marrid, but how kin we if we kant-sa:-
Watts the use in thinkin bout it. thort
wen sold mi mule that | wud hav nough
to pay the precher and bi you nice goun.
But tried mi lux at poker and got strapt
the fust mite. Cate you never playd po
kern kourse not. Wei, its coufound-
ed nifty nice game as long as you kin sit
behind smorl par; but when you kant
get par. the pots. gone. luv you so
much Cate that almost hav notion to
sell me 1 hors wagin and buck mile or
2 at farow, but how kin i-sa Mi Who'll
wagin wuden fech more an fore or 5 good
stalks. lie go back to the mountains an
work an dig and SWEET and do everything
i kin to git money to. git marrid. amt
anyways gelus Cate, but pleze don't hug
and kiss and set on in BIS lapp
any moor. you know he amt worth shuks,
he kant drink NOR an hornes' thout git
ting tite; can stand up under fftey.--
You no kin lick him 2, and hay dun it
and kin do it agin. But ! amt q BIT GEL
us, no i out to marid long ago. leven
yeres is rether long to kort gal, but lie
hav you yit Cate.
Good by, tell next we meat.
Your Affeckunate Lover,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
Watch! Mother.

Mother, watch the little feet,
Climbing DER the garden wall,
Bounding through the busy street,
Ranging cellar, shed and hall.
Never count the moments lest,
Never count ffIs scvsss,
Guide them, mother. while you may
Mother, watch the little hand,
Picking berries by the way,
Making houses in the sand,
Tossing up the fragrant hay,
Never dare the question ask
+ Z Why to me the weary task ~
The same little hands may prove
Messengers Of Light and Love.
Mother, watch the little tongue,
Prattling eloquent and wild;
s What Is said and what is sung
BY the joyous, happy child.
Catch the word while yet unspokeny
Stop the vow before It's broken;
This same tongue may yet proclaim
Blessings in saviour's name.
Mother, watch the little heart,
Beating soft and warm for you;
wholesome lessons now impart;
Keeps Oh keep that young heart true
Extsicating every weed, s
Sowing good and precious seed,
Harvest rich you then may sec
Ripen for eternity.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
Home Again.

: Home again--home again,
From foreign shore;
And 0, it SlIs my soul with joy
To meet my friends once more.
Here dropped the parting tear
To cross the oceans foam;
But now I'm once again with those
Who kindly greet me home.
sLv Home again, &c.
Happy hearts-happy hearts,
With mine have laughed in glee;
But 0, the friends I loved in youth
Seem happier to me.
And if my guide should be the fate
Which bids me longer roam,
But death alone can break the tie
That binds my heart to home,
Home again, &c.
Music sweet-musfc soft,
fingers round the place;
And o, feel the childhood charm
That time cannot eface.
Then give me but my heAnestead roof,
I'll ask no palace dome,
For can live a happy life
With those love at home.
Home again, sc.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
Writing for Newspapers.

The columns of newspaper present
to a well qualified writer one of the FIN
est fields for usefulness-a field, to enter
which, should be matter of intense de-
sire. To write well for a newspaper,
however, is no easy task. Bat very few
can do it. 1t requires knowledge, .judg-
ment, taste, and practice. The american
Presbyterian speaks thus on the subject:
As a general rule, short pieces are best
liked A gentleman in bank Office once
told us when we asked him to subscribe
for certain Quarterly Review, Read a
Review why, / never read nothing long
er than telegraphic dispatch! But |
will take it and send it to my brother,
who is a minister in the country" The
public like short article, when it is a
condensation.
This introduces a second idea. An ar
ticle to be printed should absolutely have
something in it. If professed argument
it should be conclusive if pethetic it
should maiften the eyes; if an anecdote,
it should have sharp point; if phyloso-
ply, it should 60 to the primitive rock
if practical, it should golike an arrow to
its work; if spirituallt should awe the
soul that reads it.
A good newspaper style is not as easy
as it seems. Its Scylla lies on the side Of
attempting a popular manner, and sue
ceeding only in being more familiar than
man ought to be at his own table, or de-
generating into slang, or become very
childish. Its Charybdis yawns for those
who, stunning ScyIIa' are determined to
have real thought, pth, and value in their
writing and so become too learned, or
profound, or imaginative, or philosophical
for any but scholars or highly cultivated
people.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

BG+ A Fremont girl, out west, fell in
with Buchanan crowd day or two
since, when she was told that the FIRE.
mont men would all be sent up Salt River
this fall. Then" said she, rather than
stay in such a crowd as there1l be left,
I'll go up and cook for EN-"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
a" Nor grew it white
In a single night,

As mems have grown from sudden fear"
" White /! How odd, to be sure! Well,
know nothing about mems hair: but
there's our friend, Mrs. G., of Twelfth
street, the lady who has just been twenty
nine years old for the last fifteen years
her husband died, you know, last winter.
at which misfortune her grief was so in
tense, that her hair turned completely
black within twenty four hours after the
occurrence Of that sad event.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

RfA- A person named Danger kept a
public house on the Huntington road.
near Cambridge, England. On being
compelled to quit the house. which was
not his own. he built an inn on the oppo-
site side of the road, and caused to be
painted beneath his sign: Danger from
over the way" His successor in the old
house retorted by inscribing over isdoor:
There is no Danger her now"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

p@- A few Sundays ago, divine
preached furious political sermon at
Lempster, N. H., when finding his au-
dience was gradually deserting the church
he thanked God in feryent manner, that
he posed the power of casting out dew
lis"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

re- Dean Swift, shaving shoulder of
mutton too much done brought up for his
dinner sent for the cook, and told her to
to take the mutton down, and do it less.
: Please your honor, | cannot do it
less"
But, said ~ am, off Il had not
been done enough you could have done
t more, could you not p
Z Oh, yes, sir, very esily-"
+" Why, then, " said the dean, for the
future, when you commit fault, let it be
such one as can be mended +"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
Tattlers-

Their tongues, with which they tittlestattle,
And through the neighborhood do rattle,
By. telling tales, good friends divide,
And all true friendship set aside.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

BeA" Pa" said little fellow, the 9TH
er day, wasn't Job an editor 2"
/" why, Sammy ~
" Because the Bible said he had so
much trouble, and was man of sorrow
all the days of his life."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

nsA An editor out West has married
a girl named Church. He says: "he en-
joyed more happiness since he Joined the
church than he ever knew in all his life
before"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

eeA- II spoonful of yeast will raise
fifty cents worth of -four, how much will
1t take to raise funds enough to buy an
other barrel?
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

U.s. A paper out west has for motto
Good will to all men, when they pay
promptly. Devoted to news, fun and ma
king money"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

HAIR TURNED BLAcK.-Two of out la
dy friends were reading, the other day,
Byron's Prisoner of Chillon." We IN
tended to say that one lady was pretend
ing to read it aloud to the other lady,
No woman has ever been, now is. or ever
will be, capable of listening without in
teerupting. So that, at the very COM
mencement, when the reader read the
passage
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

esA- "My dear sir" said candidate.
accosting sturdy wag on the day of
election, +" I'm very glad to see you,"
You needn't be-Pve voted"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

es- What's the difference between a.
bantam cock and dirty housemaid r.
The one is domestic fowl, and the other
foul domestic.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

BesA 4 man out West is so great mi
ser that he uses only one eye at time to-
save the other.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

reazs There is a time for all things. The
time to have is when young lady asks
you how the walking is.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

Virtue is no security in this world
What can be more upright than pump
logs and editors Yet both are destined
to be bored.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

B@ The sieve through which the man
strained every nerve, is now for sale at
less than FIRST cost.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
UJ tOII IIO-AI " 2 IfIGtIls
Your Affeckunate Lover,

Notesa Bena, good by agin. Run that
Teller off. 9th P. S. I'm not bit gelus
Cate, don't let him cum bout the house.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20

zealously strive to do good for the sake
Of the geod-
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
The Difference.

s @H The Difference. Ia
US ft MN ~
If he wears good coat,
rs 2 Lift him up, lift him upi
Though he be but bloat
Lift him up3f m
If he has not common sense,
And can boast of few pence,
DTS Lift him up.
If his face shows no shame,
Lift him up lift him mp
Though crime be his name,
Lift him up.
40 Though disgrace be his SPORT, asl
~ Let yeur daughters him court
Lift him up.
o Though he brings some disgrace,
Lift him up, LIT HIM up;
$50 And brings the blush to your face,
Lift him up.
Society him needs
Never mind his black deeds
4 Lift him up.
WOMAN.
Z IF woman once errs,
Kick her down. kick her down
If misfortune is hers,
Kick her down;
Though her tears fall like rain,
And she neer smiles again, .
Kick her down; Ffe
If man breaks her heart
4 Kick her down, kick her down;
Redoube the smart
Kick her down;
a And if in low condition,
On, on to perdition,
Kick her down.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-20
A California love Letter.

A copy of letter that was picked up in
the street, in Marysville, CAL, not long
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-09-25
SOMETHING NEW.
AM BR 0 TY Pc
AND
ICHT HE0 N Pc,
G.. A. WALDEN,
OF RICHMOND, VA.

VEJOULD inform the Ladies and Gentlemen OF
w this place and vicinity that he has taken
rooms in the LINDSEY BUILDING, where he is
prepared to execute these beautiful pictures in the
highest style of the art. The Ambrotype IS taken
on glass, and, unlike the Daguerreotypc, without
being reversed They can be viewed in any posi-
ton with distinctness, as they are free from the
glare of the metallic plate. They cannot get dus-
ty, and are impervous to water or acids, and can
not be tarnished or injured even by washing or
rubbing, and will last for ages. The superiority
of these pictures in point of beauty and durablll-
ty, has placed them at the head Of the fine arts
Possessing all the late Improvements In the art,
instruments and chemicals, he feels warranted in
saying that his pictures shall be surpassed by
none in the Union.
Portraits of deceased persons copied accurately.
Miniatures from life or paintings taken OF any
size.
Those only who have lost dear relative or
friend can know how much Miniature Is valued;
and few think of this until it is too late. Call,
then, while an opportunity is afforded, for delays
are dangerous These pictures can be taken III
any weather, at few moments sitting. lie war
rants satisfaction, or no charge.
N. Is. Every Lady and Gentleman in the COM
munity is particularly invited to call and examine
his specimens. Call soon, as my stay will be Short
owing to other engagements.
nAs Instructions given in the Art of Ambro-
typing, and Apparatus furnished.
&. A. WALDEN.
Sept 25 80 lw
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-09-25
TEMPERANCE!

To the Citizens of Rock Hill and r'einity:-
TT seems to be the general impression among n!
YOU. that am responsible for the evils OF M
temperance-in your neighborhood-about i,. which
there is such great complaint; II were gu''yi
7 would bear the odium without q murmrr l
am as far from wishing to interrupt or destroy the
neacc and harmony Of any town or community, as
apy other man. and wish it distinctly understood
that am in nowise responsible for the evi, II
such it be, unless incur guilt by renting my hou
scs have always thought that q man could
rent, hire or sell, his own property. If l am mis-
taken. some friend will please correct me. am
anxious to dispose Of all my interest in k9ck, *
Hin. hut if / can't sell, must rent. l would be
,erfactIv willing for the citizens Of Rock Hill to
rent my houses and lock them up, and keep the the
keys in their possession. By way OF lnducemen'
will assist to pay the rent.
IN which a little of the good crayther can be OBJ
tanned. ""' IL D.
Sept 25 81
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-09-25
TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE.

VlHE Subscriber desirous to disposc OF al ms
property in Yorkville, offers at private SAFE
TWo oWELL-IMPROyED TOWN LOTS. One OF
these is known Us the
Sadler and Stowe Lot,
IN which is substantial brick Grocery Store, now
occupied by Thomas Davies Co. The other Is
situated in the suburbs OF the town. on inc nns
SIo,nto;n road near the Barracks of the Military
school, and has lately been much improved by the
erection Of
Fine Dwelling-House,
substantially built, with six large rooms, and I'M
ished in good style. On the premises are at :at-
riage workshop and Blacksmith Shop which,
with full sett of tools, will be disposed of with
the Lot. This property is handsomely located
in pleasant neighborhood, aud can be made one
of the most desirable residences i'll town.
Those who desire to procure good business
stand. or pleasant private residence, would DO
we'll to put in their bids. The price will be low
and the terms accommodating.
J. II. WALKER.
Sent 25 80
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-09-25
MUSIC! MUSie!!
Ff57F

4 LARGE and well-selected stock of PIANOS
N from the best makers can be had at FACTO-
RY PRICES, at RAMSAY'S PIANO and MUSIC
STORE, COLUMBIA, S. C. Those who wish to
procure q very superior instrument can get Hall
lett, Davis & Co.'S PIANO, with the patent suspen-
sion bridge and metallic bearings, now among the
best Pianos in the world. Try one, and if it does
not prove well, the price will be refunded. Eve
ry Piano fully guaranteed
Mr.. RAMSAY, being practical Piano-maker
and an experienced dealer, can insure to his GUS
toners perfect instrument, and in the most per-
feet order.
Ges- No charge for boxing.
Also on hand, Church and Parlor Melodeons,
Guitars, Violins Accordeons Flutinas, Banjcs,
Strings &c., and general assortment Of the la
test and most approved Music.
References: Rev. J. NJ. Anderson, President of
Yorkvile Female Colleges Prof. ]. H. Whitney,
Professor of Music.
Sept 18 80 1y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-09-25
LAND FOR SALE,

TIME undersigned will expose to public sale, on
i the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER next, (if
not privately disposed of that valuable tract Of
land lying on the head waters of Turkey Creek,
about p miles from Yorkville on the Kings Noun
tain road, ana containing
200 ACRES,
more or less. About one half of the tract is well
timbered land; and considerable portion Of the
remainder is fine bottom and meadow land. The
place is well watcred; it has two good Springs
and Well on the premises, and is furnished with
good substantial
and out-buildings Persons desiring to purchase
first quality land in the immediate vicinity Of York
vile would DO well to inspect these premises
Terms will be made known on the day of sale.
MARGARET i. FLOYD,
Administrative.
Sept4 81 st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-09-25
COME AND SEE IT,

VgNHE Subscriber being DESTROYS of removing to
l. the West, offers for sale his plantation and his
interest (one.half) in the steam SAW anl GRAIN
MILLS erected thereon. The land lies on the
South side of the Catawba River, about % miles
from the Charlotte Railroad Bridge, and miles
from Rock Hill market, the road leading to that
point from Massey's Ford The tract consists of
1887 ACRES,
fine cotton and grain land, as the growing crop
will prove of which $50 ACRES are river and
creek bottom, mostly in cultivation; about four
hundred acres of fresh land in high state of cul
tivatiOn, and
900 ACRES IN WOODS,
the greater part of which is the best land on the
premises, and finely timbercd. The premises
have been improved by the erection of u fine
DWELLING HOUSE, Gin House, Barn, Negro
houses &C., all new md good the fencing is good,
and the plantation well supplied with springs SC.
The machinery Of the
STEAM MILLS,
go horse power) is new, and in successful opera
ton, running three circular saws and grain mill.
The country around aboundS with the best OF pine
timber for lumber.
As the subscriber is determined to 60 West, he
will give = great bargain and
4 LONG CREDIT,
if desired, 10 purchaser who will secure the
money. Persons wishing to purchase land, with
out paying more than it is worth, will on examinn-
ton find this place all it recommended to be, aud
the undersigned ready to do what he says.
C. J. KEE.
Rock Hill, York DIST, Sept. 4, 1856. S6 At
~ The Fairfield II raid, Columbia Banner and
Sumter Watchman will copy four times and send
accounts Immediately to this office.