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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06
Took it Of.

A young man addicted to Incorporate
habits, during one Of his periodical sprces
took a sudden notion to pay Il visit to his
sweetheart, one. evening. The young la
dY and q female associate were the only
dccnpan1 .sse house whore she resided
.About. i zthe evening the
iyoun3 Tfriavcd al Me house. eo,ssid
erably worse from the use Of beverages
His strange manner in approaching tile
door excited tile suspicion of the young
ladies. who supposed the house attacked
ny robbers He knocked at the door and
demanded admission; but his voice not lie
ing recognized from the thickness Of his
tongue, the ladies refused to comply with
the demand. Determined to force an en-,
trance he commenced series OF assault np
on the barred and holted door by kicking
and pounding. After a number of des-
perate kicks, the PANEL Of the door gave
way. and the leg of the beseiger went
through the aperture, and was immedi
ately seized by one Of the ladies. and firm
~ held, while the other armed with saw
commenced the work of amputation y
The saw was vigorously piled, until the
the leg was severed from tie body. With
the loss Of his leg the intoxicated wretch
fell back and in that condition lay the re-
mainder Of the night. In the meantime
the ladies were frightened almost To
death: With the dawn of the mtrning
the pm was ~ Sos 6ire Of the
LADIES mad Participated III Inc amputation
of the leg Of her lover The wretcIed
man was.stiIl alive His friends were i'm
mediatelt sent for, and he was conveyed
home, where he gradually recovered. We
hardly credited the latter part of his sto-
~, and contended that the man must have
hled to death on the spot. But we were
The leg acas acooden one.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06
WIT u AUMOR )


re- The way in which the Cape Cod
lawyer nonsuited a creditor, is worthy of
immortality. long time ago, maE
we'll to do in the world came TO him in a
violent rage, when the following Dialogue
took place:
. Look here Squire" said he, that.
shoemaker down to Pigeon Cove hah#
gone and sued me for the money for IS
pair OF boots / owed him."
Did the boots suit you?
"0h, yes"
We'll, then you owe him the money
honestly"
" Course
Well, why don't you pay him %
Why, cause the snob went and sued
me-and | want to keep him out of the
money if can"
1t will cost you something.n
don't care for that How much do
you want to go on with ?p
20, ten dollars will do ?"
" Is that all Z? Well here's an x. to 90
ahead, and the client went off we'll salts
lied with the beginning.
Our lawyer next called on the sboema.
ker, and asked him what lie meant by in
shutting legal proceedings against NJ
Why" said he, knew he was able
to pay, and | was determined to make
him. That's the long and short oft"
Well, said the lawyer, he's always
been good customer to you; think YOU
acted too hastily There's triae to paw
on account of your proceedings, but 1
mink you had better take these FIVE dol
lars and call it square,"
Certain, squire if you say SO; and
So the lawyer forked over one Y and
kept the other. In few days his client
came along and asked him how he got on
with his case?
Rapidly" replied the lawyer, we've
non-suited him He'll never trouble YOU.
Jerusalem that's great! I'd rather
GIN Fifty, dollars than had him got the
money for them boots"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06
Over the River.

She lay with her thin white hands
Clasped over her beating heart,
And her beautiful limbs were still and Geld,
AS sculptured form of Art.
But zephyr stole in at the blinds
And rippIed the curls on her brow
And she started as one from dream, and said
tbs time was going now
The auezate rays DER the hill-tops CULVER
They are calling me over the river"
How we strove to hold her back
1t was so sad, so sad, the parting;
But she broke from our clasps with gentle force,
And whispered, 4" IT'S time for departing ~
0 her tones, though Soft made our wrung hearts
CULVER
q They are calling me over the river"
One plunge, and the waters dark
Grew fecked with many dimple,
While she bowed her head to the pillows breast,
Like babe in its truthfulness simple.
And the waves translucent seemed
Till they dazzled cen her brig II vision;
And we knew that the angel she had looked for lone
Had come to fulfil his mission;
And we knew that she saw the bright lights culver
On the other side of the river
glitter and rustic of wings
And in robes of snow-white brightness;
And the soul arrayed in its nuptal garb
Won't Forth In its bridal whiteness.
She clasped the hand that is strong to deliver,
And they welcome her over the river.
And when they shut the gates,
The gates of the beautiful Palace,
Seemed as Darkness unfolding her sablcst wings.
Sweeping down and black ming the valleys;
And we heard sound as ola broken hearts CULVER
Over this side of the river.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06
Painting a Wild Bear


\ person who kept an inn by the road.
side, went to a painter and inquired for
what sum he would paint him bear for
il sign.board. It would be real good
one that would attract customers.
Fifteen dollars, replied the painter
Fast'S too much" said tile innkeeper,
. Fonl Larkin will do it for ten"
" Is it 10 he wild or tame?" inquired the
painter. not wishing to be unbid by his
riyal.
A Wild one to be sure"
!" With a Chain or without one % again
asked the painter.
:" Without a chain"
Well I will paint You a wild bear with
out cham for ten dollars"
The hargan was struck; the painter
set to work, and in due time sent home
the sign-board on which lie had painted
a hinge brown bear, Of most ferocious as
peet. It was the admiration Of all the
neghbors AID drew plenty pensioners to
the inn.
One night there arose. a violent storm
Of wind and rain. which led the innkeep-
er to look anxiously after his sign in the
morning. There it was sure enough,
swinging to and fro. but the bear had dis
appeared lie immediately hurried to
the failltel5 and related what had hap
pened
Was it a wild bear OF a tame one ~
inquired the painter cody.
:" A Wild bear
u Was it chained or not n
= guess not"
Then. said the painter. triumphant
y : how could YOU expect wild bear to
remain il sncl a storm as that Of last
night withouta chain No bear would
have done it,"
The innkeeper had nothing to say
against so conclusive an argument, and
finally agreed to give the painter fifteen
dollars to paint han wild bear with a
chain. that wouldn't take to the woods in
the next storm. 1t is only necessary for
us to add, that the first bear was painted
III water colors, which the violent rain
washed away, while the second was paint.
ed III oil colors.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

BsA- You can do anything, if you will
only have patience, > says our old foegy
uncle, who made his fortune by being
planted in the old town when corner tots
were worth only ten dollgrs an acre. and
waited till he woke up one morning to-
ind them worth three hundred dollars a
foot
Water may be carried in sieve, if
You can only wait"
" How long ?" queries impndent and
impatient Young America, who can hard
ly wait for his bread, OF the old mans
obituary.
It'll it treesesr'
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

RS Here is rather old Joke. but
finding it in the N. Y. Picayune, we once
more send it roand:
!" Well, CuTe." said minister to his
colored servant, what were YOU doing
in meeting this afternoon ?"
Doing nassa? Taking notes 2" was
his reply.
" You taking notes ?" exclaimed the
master -
"sartin, massa; all the gentlemen take
notes.
:. Well, let me see them" said he.
Cuifre thereupon produced his sheet Of
paper, and his master found it Scrawled
over with all sorts Of marks and lines, as
though dozen spiders, dipped mink had
marched over it.
" Why, this is all nonsense said the
minister, as he locked at the yotes.
- Well, massa," Cufes replied. II
ing. e--sSS1S
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

nsA- Sans" Hello. Pete. whar you,gis
dat boss ? He looks more like as if YOU
boarded him out dan if you kept him
yourself.
Pete" O, Sam, neber mind his ribs
shown here and dare. He's some MIND
| say il. Why, passed eberying on de-
road dis mornin', comm in"
Sam" Yes, you're putty good ON
passin'; you passed somfn yesterday too.
Pete (proudly).-" O! what was IT'D"
Sam" Why, bad shitlin' on me; I
been layin' all de mornin' to cotch you. u
Pete Fla, ha well, say you got me
dis time. jis hold on to it till / come round
agin. Git up there, you four tooty, go
lang"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

nsAL" What's the matter Uncle Jerry p
said MrFfas old Jeremiah K, was pas
sing by, growing most ierociously.
Matter p said the old mar, I've been
luggin' wafer all the mornin' for Dr.. C. i
wife to wash with and what dye s'pose /
got far it?r
Abont ninesenee
" Nlnepence! She told me the doctor
would pail tooth for me sometime i"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

neA It happened some years ago. in o1s
OF the northern counties of Vermont that
the then States Attorney" though a
man of great legal ability, was rather too
fond OF critter" and with a preversity
OF habit, which we have often seen in 9TH
erS, was pretty sure TO drink to deep at
tue very time when it was most necessary
that he should be sober. On one occa.
SION, an Important criminal case was CALI
ed on by the clerk, but the attorney, with
owl-llke gravity, kept his chair, being in
fact not fairly abe to stand GU his feet.
" Mr.. Attorney, is the State ready to pro.
ceed% said the judge. " Yes-hic1no
-yonr honor stammered the lawyer,
" the State is not--in state to try this
case to-day-the state, your honor, Isl
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06
AUTUMN.
81 ALIcE cARY

BY ALICE CARY.
Through my window shows the stain
OF the oak, grown redly sere;
Autumn frost, and Autumn rain,
Fall month too soon this year
Fall month too soon my dear.
Were you sitting near to me,
Q, my friend this dreary day,
Brownest fields would seem to be
Sweet with speekled pinlzs, and hay,
And the naples. twice as gay.
In their yellow caps they stand,
Down the ridges, two by two,
Looking very proud and grand,
As if God had made them new
As should be, loved by you.
From its bower of biting thorns,
VIII the sweetbriar break in May,
Like thousand little morns
To one round and rosy dayl
Never with my love away.
I love to stroll at early morn
Among the new-mown hay;
To mark the sprouting Indian corn,
And see the lambs at play.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06
A Visit to Ny Mothers Grave.
BY JOHN BLAcKMAN.

BY JOHN BLAcKMAN.
One lovely eve in flowery June,7
When nature slept in mood serene,
strolled beneath the pale, white moon,
Along the village green
Calm was the scene; no sound was there
To break the toilers sweet repose;
glittering mist lodged in the air,
Which from the earth arose.
The moon shone brighter, and her rays
Diffused farer, nearer light,
And through the last dissolying haze
The church appeared in sight.
turned into the path thai led
My footsteps to that silent place
Where yew trees wave where sleep the dead
In Natures cold embrace.
In that lone churchyard walked around,
Unnoticed by the strangers eye,
few white daisies decked one mound
Ger which the breezes sigh
1t is my mothers lowly grave;
Tread softly, pilgrims, as ye go,
Nor crush those gems whose petals wave
In twilight's pensive glow.
That grave now bathed in sunset hues,
Turns memory back to scenes of youth
When soft and sweet as early dews,
heard the voice of tru h.
And oft my fancy fondy strays
To those divinely tinted hours,
When meath that thoughtful mothers gaze
gathered Springs first flowers.
When reasons + ht began TO dawn
And lind was struggling to be free.
She gently led me DER the lawn
And round the walnut tree
And in its shade she d often rehearse,
While zephyrs shook ewes shining tears,
Some sacred theme, or moral verse,
Or tale of other years.
Amid these dreamlilze scenes outspred,
Appears that dark November night
When that kind mothers spirit fed
To realms of heavenly light.
Perhaps. It's well thou,rt sleeping here,
Mother, away from pain and woe,
And all those springs of hope and fear
Which breathing mortals know.
But, come what may, the fend despair
Shall never dim my hopeful eye,
Whilst nature blooms, and earth is fair,
And sunshine fills the sky.
I'll bow to Him whose wondrous power
Stamps all His works with love divine,
Whose spirit gds the darkest hour,
And makes creation shine
Some thoughtless brother may despise
My lay as impotent-unbraye,
Yet can CLEAN lesson wise
Zen from voiceless grave.
learn that friends and wealth have wings
That fly with floating time away;
That gems of mind are priceless things,
Which know of no decay.
Here 1 can muse on worlds above,
And thought would fain transport me there,
Where angels sing their songs of love
Mid forms surprising fair
Then which Misfortune's shadows lower,
And Ger my prospects darlly wave,
turn and pass moon.ig light hour
Upon my mothers grave.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

Hs- A merchant, not so celebrated for
the elegance of his diction as for the
length Of his purse, wrote to his cores
pondent in distant city for a lot of -four
adding, by way of showing his impatience
that he wanted it the worst kind" He
was not less surprised than chargined, on
reception Of the article, to find itifull of
weevils, sour and musty.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

The WATER USED IN THE DESERT. --gyfTA
Russia leather into q pretty strong dc.
coction; let this get half cool. and you
will have specimen of the water to he
drunk on desert journey. 1t is 4 favor
that does not improve upon acquaintance
with it.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

ass- What is the matter with you,
Jack :" "Why, there's new girl come
out, with twenty thousand q year, and |
went yesterday, and engaged myself TO
Fanny, who has only ifteen Thousand. "
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06
IIrs. Pry and her Neighbors.

: Look through the blind. Betty, mind
they dQt't see You" said Mrs Pry to her
servant Agrl as they stood in Me parlor
togetheW fvipIy VI 1-r.r,.-;4~
TIM lS three Of EN-, al old lady and
a gentlemen" said Betty, presently. IN a
low, but distinct tone, as She stood first
on tiptoe, and then halt bent over, to Sc
cure the best view.
Three, did you say then they mist
have company. for have never seeIl-but
just two-the old lady and Young man.
90 in or out of that house, said Mrs. Pry.
in a positive manner.
Well, the other one looks kind o. la
dy like, askthouoh she had been away to
a boarding school" said Betty in reply.
" Pooh! Betty, | guess girls can look
lady-likeif they don't go to boarding
school" said Mrs Pry.
There is my Eupra7ia Ann. now, she
never went to one in her life, and every
body says she is remarkably Iadv-likc."
A-ha.am, know she is" replied
ths> giG smling and making up faces BY
! Pier 't'iistrexs who stood just be-
hind her
They've gone, now, and somebody
has pulled down the shades to the vim
dow, so | can't see any more" said Betty
presently. and ti4en Mrs. Psy came her
self and looked out of the window. and
then they both went ont of the paror in
to the sitting room together. ami from
there Betty went into the kitchen
wonder how it would do for me to
call there again" said Mrs Pry. in SO
tone. as she sat down to her
sewing little while afterwards /" They
are algenteel sort of folks am sure and
just alch people as | should like Euphra-
STA Ann, to associate with too. The
young gentleman especially, his mother
said he was literally engaged Il suppose
she heant he was studying law. bat |
didnit ike to ask her, aud the girl --coMe
to think Of it, now | guess must he his
sister-yes, the old lady did say she had
a daughter off at school somewhere |
tod her then should like to have ry
= e7lls'<sSia Anp@make her acquaintance.
and she sni ed and said Lucv-wasn I
at nome much of the time. Let me see.
~ ~ JUST I'LL CO GtRo5 dSp. SlutG Gillpu
there now she hasn't returned it. We'll
l suppose she don't go out much, and still
/ don't like to call again so quick En-
phrasia Ann shal'call; yes that is just the
shall 90 this very morning: if
they come back, and she will have a fine
chance to get acquainted with the son
and daughter both. When she is MARI
ed, or engaged orIeven, as she ought to
be now. for she is sixteen, we can think
of bringing out Edith Cornelia, but their
father won't hear a word about it until
then"
{ Betty" said Mrs. Pry. presently in a
louder voice.
Ma'am." answered Betty. as she
stuck her head in from the dining4o
door
You may go over to Mrs. Hooper's
and see her girl little while if you wish.
8 Yis. ma am" replied the servant,
showing her teeth.
49, ctty,s
ssda ami
Don't forget to find ont if the gentle
man is coming home tonight and if that
young lady is his sister"
Yees ma'am to be sure" says Betty,
shutting the door.
& Well. Betty, have you had a pleasant
L q
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

BE- An actor fell through lose trap
as he was leaving the stage Emerging
instantly afterwards, he was met with a
laugh and the remark of wag:
am sorry to see you descend to such
clap-trap manouvres as that
Yes, was his quick reply, =" but you'll
admit | never undertake anything with
out going through it"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

no. The cross-grained are by no means
the worst Of mankind, Eor are the hum
best in station the least polished in feel.
ing.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1856-11-06

VT q q III
Don't forget to find ont if the gentle
man is coming home tonight and if that
young lady is his sister"
Yees ma'am to be sure" says Betty,
shutting the door.
Z Well Betty, have you had a pleasant
time ?" inquired Mrs. Pry, as her servant
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-01-26
MISCELLA-NE OUS.
TheTrusteesofthe CairoCity Property
'''''' Offer for Sale,
AT PRIVATE SALE, 4 NUMBER OF LOTS
IN THE CITYaOF CAIRO
IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.


THNHIs City as is we'll known is situated at the
of tbs and 9O he head
wilma clear open largest class oi
boats at all seasons OF the ear to the city OF New Orleans
the Union, the Valley Sissi
aitAs elements of manufacturing wealth. and being the
Of nearly thirty thousand miles OF river navigation
location regards manufacturing and
commercial advantages unshr 1t the point OPP
S6 3aTo with law
Whole Fl eontrset and in course Il
is @ ro a a IL 70 II
gres donating the States of Missouri Arkansas
rOad alluded win Fulton.
eaaas "a s sTsa
i M fSaasesGa Se ss
RatS1 , 9Ps 5ESld
Pasfe Ocean plated 70 be on
as Of ne greS 1os ossta RaIrosd which with its
6 f 20 @liS 70
& M and ing qaset h me city 81 ~ peagS
Dubuque the Upper Mississippi the cities of Peru
with the city Of Cairo main trunk Gaena
of this road completed and and freight
are NO" DA'i WiTH6uT CHANGE OF CARS
sSto Of the ILLINOIS, denTa RaiIroad mih the
ss dPsH s shs nat
81 direct
and towns not only Of Illinois put alse Of all the Northern
built from Brooklyn Opposite aducah
g 6sr G e eh esls Il
Tie site ofthe cityOt Cairo fully prdtected
OverfO fE9m the an ordinary syss but nsw and
portion already finished which will be so feet wide
the top with an hssbs q atSnt ten feet ard Aye
ty. The Ieyee, or embankment. will entirely
- I'D 3es ENCOMPASS THE CITY. "a 4 rr-rNN
forming the front the bank of both the
Mississippi Ohio rivers and from It's size and sulstan
tl Character will afford complete protection from over
this embankment provided BY the Trustees
the purchasers will
ad e be made at the s the
Ssss e tP Sy PTP9sE
as regards saiaPfy it
proved by the testimony Of the old Tesdan Sof S%
several hundred) whose families present pictures
lot robust health not exceeded by the inhabitants OF other
district West East and short acquaintance with the
tie or embankmen on the rivers the
from high water would temporary continuing for rot
slight degse during hes psIiO Hy means q
and during the highest floods while ether cities
Mississippi and Ohio wholly or partly submerged Cairo
great number oots areaa to ndisdGas the bli dings
%aan nS
Of Cairo is placed beyond doubt and tits
BILE point in the country for of capital the
The title the properly indispuabe; and the written
S &6S &c ks9P si5ss
Hon D,9ngherty. H. W Dil i,g and O. G Simons.
e seen Gg OF the q
the property. to their agents at Cairo. a:.,L
TER MIS- |
M Of the "a, Money Wiz be rsqErsS
Fl rb Sge ae a e & three
on theiotitsetf BY bond and The sale in
the power persons means to purchase
al e % + 1T ss e.
! agent (oet2-emj s. STATS TAYLOR, ut Cairo.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-01-26

HNorder that may be able to devote my part
a larly to the IRoN AND HEAVY HARDWARE part
business have disposed of of ipteresin the
Gerry house to Mr.. MATTHEW DALZELL, who will f.
tinue old stand under the style of ORR,
complete of everything the Grocery
line. would this opportunity of returning
thanks the paying the for the liberal
patronage many
them their the
the very slow pay all gentlemen that they need
n ask credit at this house. mod .-ss
March l. 1855. SAMUEL ORR
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-01-26
DAVID O'NEIL,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

---77 NJ Z Z . 1t A n 7 7 A ID . r, ~
Second street. between Main and Locust.
XMAS just opened Of Cloths
different colors, Cassimeres of quality
latest styles with the richest Vetngs such plain and fan
veves satins. silks with goods for bus
All these goods of the best quality and hand
varieties brought to this city My old
and citizens generally invited to examine them
lam prepared with rstrate workmen make goods in
the lates styes, and warrant fits in all sep12tf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-01-26
STOVES! TEN AMI COPPER ESD A ES~


.@u THOMAS SCANTLIN, of the firm ofScantIn
El 81 Parvin, has returned from Princeton and lake
nEgs@ up his residence permanently in THIS CRY
- where he will devote his personaattentiOn to al.
branches ofther business Mr. S. would call the atten-
ton of the public generally and his old customers
to their extensive stock of STOVES, TIN and SHEET
IRON WARE, and all other articles pertaining to
their business They also prepared to do all sorts of
Tin, Copper and Sheet-iron Custom Work, Steamboat
work, &C., &c. Also Tin and other metallic Roofing
done at the shortest notice in the perfect style,
Call at the store Of SCANTLIN IL PARVlN.
noVI4 Main steet. bet First and Second.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-01-26
DeGARMO,S

LIVERY AND = Ale STABLE.
ON LOCUST, BETW. THIRD AND F0U kTH STREETS.
49, HORSES, Buggies, Carriages. E59.195zSs S.3A
EaEsSI and 0mnibusses, always for hire
the above Stable. Carriages for excursions,
ties and funerals always hand epared to board
horses and keen them in the best order.
will hereafter be kept running constantly
during the day. and will be at steamboats, etc. Tor the
those wishing it, 1t Will also be
ready to convey citizens to boats during night leaving
at stable. E. II. DEGA RAO-
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-01-26

wwTEa-o Ia 20 ASsa1 ~ a!s ~ \ Ed
Vv any quantity Of Grain, Produce Merchandise,
tho most iberal terms. vi
Havngarge airy up stairs particular care will
taken of Household Furniture Agricultural Implement
and all kinds of goods wareslabe from damp
rust.
Logger when desired. p ~
Locust and W and. E
Janal and convenient shipping River Rail-
oad ApnlYto GEO. FOSTER & co. p