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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
Romance of Life.

"The Orleans Republican published al
Albion, gives the following instance of 70
nance in real life. 1t says that in 1915
or 16, an cnterprising man. possessed Of
some capital removed to this section
which was then an unbroken forest, and
took up a considerable tract Of land, a
part of which is now included in the limi-
is of our thriving village. Where the
Seminary now stands, he commenced his
clearing and built his humble cabin
After while he became disconnected,
perhaps involved, sold his claim for tri-
le, and suddenly disappeared, leaving be-
hind his wife and child. After the lapse
of years, rumor came that he had been
accidentlly killed in Canada. His sup
b ;ed widow fe-married, lived with her
second husband several years, and died.
In the fall of 1855 an old man, of most
farlorn appearance, was seen at the cor
ners Of our principal streets, inquiring for
the Poormaster That official was point
ed out to him, and the old man told him
that poverty had oiertaken his old age.
and that as he was one Of the pioneers Of
Orleans county, he thought he should be
supported here, and concluded by asking
to be sent to the county house. After
becoming satisfied Of his identity, the
Postmaster took him to the country house,
and then proteeded to inform the son,
whom the father considered dead, that
his long absent parent was alive and bad
returned. The son who was well TODD
in the world; immediately sought out his
father and took him home, where he still
is. Instances of reunion after so long a
separation are rare; and still less often
does it happen that man returns to what
was once his own property, and which he
left almost an unbroken wilderness, to
find it thriving and prosperous village
of 1000 inhabitants, and TO witness on
every hand evidences Of wealth, while he
who was formerly lord of the sell still re-
mains in the most ahject poverty
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
Good.

The new coinage law is developing
some pecularities Of hdman character.
Among others, was that Of a countryman
who went to a post Office not a thousand
miles distant, the other day, and called
for dollars. worth Of stamps offering
for them dollar bill. The clerk wanted
change. He went of, and returned with
four Spanish quarters. He was informed
that they were only taken at discount.
He went off again and soon returned. with
a hundred pennies. Being informed that
they were legal tender in no larger sums
than three cents, he very coolly proceeded
to purchase a stamp at time, until the
clerk cayed, and took all the bullion in a
bunch.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
Why Ladies Should Read News
papers.

1t is great mistake in female educa
tor, to keep q young lady's time and at
tention devoted only to the fashionable
literature of the day. If you would quail
ify her for conversation, you must give
her something to talk about-give her an
education with this actual world and its
transporting events. Urge her to read
newspapers and be familiar with the pres
ent character and Improvements Of our
race. History is of some importance; but
the past world is dead, and we have moth
ing to do with it. Our thoughts and our
concerns should be for the present world,
to know what it is, and improve the con-
dition Of it. Let her have. en- Intelligent
opinion, and be able to sustain an intelli-
gent conversation concerning the mental,
moral, political and religious improve
ment of our times. Let the gilded an
nus and poems, on tie centre table be
kept part Of the time covered with the
weekly and daily journals. Let the
whole family-men, women, and children
read the newspaper. And if anybody
has thought or fact worth communicate
ing, let him not try to make big sleepy
book, but speak to the world through the
newspapers. This is the way to make an
intelligent, republican and virtuous popu-
lation.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
Freezing to Death.

That to be frozen to death must be 8
frightful torture, many would consider
certain from their own experience Of the
effects of cold. But here we fall into the
usual error Of supposing that the suffering
will increase with the energy Of the agent,
whi,h could only be the case if sensibili-
ty remained the same. Intense cold brings
on speedy sleep, which fascinates the
senses, and fairly beehiles men out Of their
lives. The most curious example OF the
seductive powers of cold, is to be found
in the adventures of ,the botanical party,
who, in Cooks first voyage, were caught
in a snow storm on Terra del. ,treBa.-1
DR.. soander, by birth Swe lie, and we'll
acquainted with the destructive deceits Of
a rigorous climate admonished the COM
pany, in ae6anee Of la@situde, to keep
moving on. whoever" said he, 'sits
down. will sleep, and whoever sleeps will
perish.", The doctor spoke as a sage, but
felt as a man. In spite Of the remoni
strances of chose whom he had instructed
and alarmed, he was the first to lie down
and die.
The same warning was repeated q
thousand times in the retreat from Mos
cow. Allison the historian, to try the
experiment, sat down in his garden at
night when the thermometer had fallen
four degrees below zero, and so quickly
did the drowsiness come ,steaaiHg on, that
he wondered how soul Of Napoleon's
unhappy band had been able to resist tie
treacherous NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Quarterly.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26

4
SENFULAR AND FATAL EEFEcTs OF Coin.
= We learn that a young woman of high
ly respectable Canadian family was dri-
wing. on Thursday last, with a. cavalier,
from the Tanneries to Cote ST. Lib
She was repeatedly asked by him if she
did not feel cold he particularly remark
lug on the exposure Of her head and tace
by a fashionable bonnet She brayely
disclaiihed any suffering from cold, and
defended her ;'love of a bonnet ,tntil
their arrival at their destination, when it
was found that she could not speak. She
was taken into the house speechless, and
physician was called, who attributed
her condition to the effect Of the frost up,
on her brain, which speedily proved ia,
tall. Another and saader version of this
story is, that the young woman was a
bride and her driver the Bridegroom
Montreal Herald
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26

er and captared the brig-of war, aud car
led her into port.
Meanwhile the successful schooner kept
on up the river, carrying gladness to all
patriotic hearts; furnishing food for hun
dIeds Of furnishing bodies; and inspiring
many desponding souls with new hopes
and aspiration.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26

A BROAD HINT-A pretended wit went
to the house Of Rulheries, to read two,
tales Of his own composition, After hayr
ing heard the first, aud before the author
could take the second out Of his pocket;
Rulhieres said to him. :" I like the other
best" =
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26

4 JOKE IN SEASON." Thomas, spell
weather." said schoolmaster to one Of
his pupils. T" W.i-e-a-th.i-o-u-r weather"
/" WE'LL" said the teacher, I think this is
the worst spell of weather we have had
since Christmas-bad as the season has
BEEN"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26

A DIsDoNsoLATE HoUsE.-A man be-
lag. asked by his neighbor how his wife
did made this answer:- Indeed nelghbor,
this case is pitiful; my wife fears that she
will die, and fear that she will not
which makes disconsolate house,"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
KNIVES AND SCISSORS.

a SUPERIOR ARTICLE JUST RECEIVED
II From the Empire Knife Co.
We recommend them to all wishing good
knife or Scissors. G. b. COOPER.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, THAT APPLL
In cation will be made to the Legislature of New
Jersey, at its next session. for act to incorporate
the Farmers aud 0ystermans Bank of Keyport, with
a capital of One Hundred Thousand dollars
December l, 1856.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26

SdIu ln0 Eng
lishman, which being interpreted, mean
eth very extended and very deliberately
wrought sentence of oaths. wish she
had sunkl never was SO fooled before;
and never will be again"
But the man spoke without counting his
cost. The Polly Ann stopped at Bath
and unloaded her large guns and anduni-
ton; and three days afterwards two
sprightly priyateers sailed down the riy
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26

Short REcKoNINGs MAKE LONG FRIENDS.
We asked pretty girl the other day
to give us a kiss but she couldn't afford
it. We borrowed the article and re-
turned it promptly.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
Farm for Sale.

e THE subscriber will offer at Private Sale unit
\ Thursday the 10Th day of February next, ifno
kod previous to that day. will be sold at Public Auc
ason his Farm, situate in Monroe township, Middle
IN CoInty, about half way between Englishtown and
!, faa,esburg j 1t contains 100 aeres, more or less
II Good trucking land, and capable ofa high state
Encouragement About acres of Woodland there il
an annie Orchard and other fruit trees the prom
lbs There is also good commodious dwelling
house. The out-buildings are small
This land is well situated aud gan be made yer,
handsome properly. 1t is about 800 yards from the
? Freehold and Jamesburg Railroad. never failing
) stream of water runs through the place.
:, Persons wishing to view the premises, can do so
nv calling on John Dawson near Engshtown, or the
subscriber on the premises.
&C., JAMES G. HERBERT.
~ If the above day prove stormy, first far day
after.
January, 1857. lots
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
g. At PRIVATE SALE,
TWO HOUSES AND LOTS IN FREE
EH0E.R

lnNE SITUATED on MAIN STREET, NEARLY
J opposlte the Baptist Church, and adjoining
property of A. o. Mclean, Esq. The other situate
near the residence of DR.. A. V. Conover, Hurley
Street. Both these houses new, built in modern
STYLE well flushed, and very desirable residences
81 This property will be sold reasonable. Apply t.
Jofi W. WEIGH, or the subscriber
s,s.,., ssas8 A. J. BROWN
a. Freehold Dec 3, 1856. 6-tf
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
JOHN BAWDEN
TRO FOUNDER

2 = FREEHOLD, N. J.
HAVING JUST COMPLETED HIS NEW FoUN
44dry, is ready to furnish every description
of Castings at short notice. such Iron Ratings
Mill Work, Plough Castings, &c.
Particular attention givel to every description o
Agricultural Cast, g.
~ Patterns made to order
Old Cast Iron taken in trade
Freehold Nov G. 1856 an
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
HAMLET BOILING.

.T HOUSE & SIGN PAINTER,
FREEHOLD, N j.
DAINTING IN IMITATION OF OAK, MAPLE
L Walnut, Mahogany and Rosewood Also, Mar
Bile in any style.
5s Paper Haaging-Plain and Architectural
neatly executed
October %, 1851 1-Iy
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
JOSEPH w. FsoRISEN

nRUGGIST--RED BANK, N. J.-ALWAYS on
~ hand, general assortment Of Drugs and Med
icines Perfumery and Fancy Articles. Also, Paints
Oils, &c
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-02-26
SWEETGIDER

CWEET CIDER THE BEST EVER OFFERED
-pin this market, for sale by
ssrssyrv7rfr,s ~ .ss sgrT 4 F0RNAN. g. ROSE.
x Freehold Dec IL 1856 6-tf
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22

"yeherly the comedian, married a girl o.
eight en- when he was verging ON eighty. Shortly
after, Providence was pleased, in its mercy to the
young "oman, to call, the old man to another and
better worli But ere be took his final densr-
ture from this. he summoned bis young wife to his
bedside ana announced TO her that he was diving.
Wnereupon she wePs bitterly. Wycherly lifted
hin self up in the bed and gazing with tender emo
Hon on bis We Pig wife, said:
dearest love- have a solemn promise TO
SAscs ron you before quit your side forever here
low. VIII you assure me my wishes will be at
'snoed to by you, however great the sacrifice Won
VIII be called on to make?"
norrid ideas OF suttees. of poor Indian vidoWs
oslng Called on 70 expire on funeral pyres. with
sne oooies OF their deceased lords and masters
hAsned across the brain of che poor woman. With
cOnEuisve effort aud desperate resolution. she
s-SPeu ou. an assurance that his commando how
ever ufesoiui they might be, should be obeved
low and solemn voice: 'A'O' I'D
my beloved wife, the parting reouest 7 h.v.,o
make Of you is-that when am gone hsr. ~
poor woman sobbed aud cried most vebemsptls
when am IN my cold grave-(Mrs Wycherlv Tor,
her hair)-When an laid Ow-t the disconsolats iio
roared with grief)-when am no longer a heavv
burden and tie on you-('Oh, for heavens sak.T
ho"ied Mrs. W., what am I to dol'l-I command
you my dear young wife, yes, yes, love- sobbed
mrs W Jon pain OF iueurring my mAledictIou-
ty-e-s, dear, groaued the orroI-stricken Wiisl-
never TO marry old man aRainl"
mrs. Wyeheriy dried her eyes, and 10 the most
Iervent manner, promised that she never would
ana ihas faithful woman kept her word for lie.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22

among the replies kindly made to as by ON,
readers In response to our request for information
concerning the crops in this and other States. I,
on ire m distinguished and well informed source
In Louisiana, from which We make the following ex-
tracts:
II Is exceedingly difficult to arrive at aDy cor
sect conclusion in regard to the cane cron. the er
Puaee ana wonderful statements of sOme of the cor
respondents OF the public press to the contrary not
withdrawing.
"Ihe crops around me are, fancy, quite az Oood
as any others in the State and yet they are Verv
unequal and very backward. From present ipdi
cations, and am not alone in the opinion. grind
ing cannot De commenced before November witbont
great loss, which will not be justified bv the ma ~
nitnoe snd promise of the crops. It must be horne
10 mlndfhat the last crop was a failure heinz 10 =
Oio hhds against AS, 324hhds in 1879 that tbe
iatOoohs OF the former were about ope-sTtb of the
latter' ana, owing 20 exposure and premature veg
station from the early cutting of the canes thev are
ssarHy ialurei that many plantations did not
aAe Lneir seed last year, and that those who were
coulpened 70 purchase canes at the enormous price
OF 500 and $500 per ardent, very naturally stnted
,heinstlVer IN their allowance and, in planning mar
iahct stretched their canes 10 planting: and when
- - Suuhlou 10 these many drawbacks you rrcoect
tne Vely unpropitous season. the late and very cold
EeAther Of the spring, the protracted drougbt and
tDen the ihteTminable rains think that Iilrs nv
sen you viii come to the conclusion that 95O O0O
9noT' viii be good crop TOR this season.-N D
Ftcdy117e, 18Th. -
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22

There have been some sales of horse stock re
Gently, in this county, which deserve noice.
DR.. Z. L. Dudley has sold his trotting peldipg
Jim Porter, TO gentleman in PHILADELPHIA for 40
600 jim is splendid mover and will wake No
some OF the Northern sportsmeD, earlier than thew
are in the habit Of rising, Of these fine morn
ings.
Dr. Herr sold, few days ago, his three year old
stallion colt, American Chief by Pilot, Jr, TO Mr.
hagee Of Louisville, for $1,000. He is very
promising trotser. ~
DIR 3. d. Chew, Of this county, sold. on Satur-
DAY last, his fine saddle colt, years old. 10 Col
BidReley, of Baltimore, for $3.50 He is a verv
superior animal, and though exhibited at the re-
cent fair at this place without having received a
premium, his merits were sufIicien, 20 command
the handsome sam stated.
The celebrated trottinR stallion, Membrino Chief
was sold at James Clays sale, on Monday last
Tor 5000 Willis +. Jones, ESQ, of Woodford
was the purchaser, at whose farm he may hereafter
be found. This horse is distinguished on tbe trot
ting turf, having made his mile in 2:SS AID is one
OF the hnest breeders in the United States Mr.
Jones paid high price for him, but b.. has a no.
Ole animal, and one which deservedly occopies Il (,
hrs' position among horses Of his class.-Lexln0-
ton Observer
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22

TIE SETTLEMENT WITH NEW GRANADA.-A spe-
eial despatch from Washington contains the term
OF the settlement agreed upon between the New
Granadiaa Minister and our Government. New
Granada regrets the Panama massacre, and prom
ises to punish the offenders when convicted. A
commission is to pass upon all claims of American
citizens against New Granada from 1918 down to
the Panama riot One half the sum annually paid
oy the Panama Railroad Company is to go towards
satisfying the claims The balance of the claims Is
to be otherwise provided for. Our govern
men' is allowed the privilege of purchasing an
island in the bay of Panama for a coal depot, aud
our citizens and mails are to be exempted from an-
n0yihg add oppressive taxes on the transit Of the
Isthmus.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22
ARRIVAL OF AFRICAN AppRryr,or. : Fror

ARRIVAL OF AFRICAN From
Guadalupe we learn that the first cargo of
African laborers had arrived in the ship Pb9-
nix. She left the coast of Africa with 296 on
board, and lost IA on the passage, which last
ed thirty-mne days. The administration of
GnadalOupe had been informed by the mir
lister of marine that two ships, belonging to
the house of Regis, the Stella and the Clara,
were about to sail from Marseiles to recruit on
the west coast of Africa the 1900 or !, 800 EN-
igrants that house had undertaken to supply in
the course of 1872
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22
N NASHVILLE:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER q, 1867.
Loss Of the Central America.

SsS Oh me Central America.
The passengers by the Empire City, which
LETT Havana one hour after the Central Amer
lea, suffered great hardships from terrible
storms, and the Empire City put into Norfolk
IN distress. The Central America was lost,
one of the most awful shipwrecks that ever
shocked the worldl The steamship Central
America left the harbor of Havana, at Q
O'Clock in the morning, on Tuesday, the 9Th
inst, under command of Lieutenant HERN-
DEN, of the United States Navy. The Central
America bad on board five hundred and TWEEN
ty-hve passengers, and crew of one hundred
men, with one million six hundred thousand
dollars in specie, from California, for New
York. She left Havana in excellent time with
all well on board and in good spirits. The
storm came on next day, and lasted six DAVIS
Tor some days a perfect hurricane blowing
The telegraph tells all that we know Of the
disaster to the Central America-that the yes
sci foundered at sea on the 18th, and that ONLY
nfty OF her passengers were saved, the balance.
togther with the crew, and all the officers ex-
cept one, found a watery grave. The New
York Times, of Thursday, says of the storm
The storm which ragged along the Southern coast
on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday last, was more
serious IN its effects than was at FIRST supposed
some ten or a dozen vessels already reported
ashore, upon the coasts of North Carolina and Vr-
GINA, and several steamers have been crippled and
compelled to put into the nearest port in distress
The steamer Norfolk sunk in the Chesapeake the
Propeller Caledonia down and disabled the
jamestown blown out to sea- as far south as
Hatterss, and shipped great deal of water. doing
considerable damage to her cargo, the Southerner
reached Sharleston almost complete wreck, with
six feet of water in her hold, the Empire City put
into Norfolk IN distress, having exhausted her coal,
and the new steamer Columbia arrived at Charles
ton on Monday, having had both her wheel houses
carried away by the force of the sea which broke
over Der during the gale; and last but not least,
the California steamer Central America with sever
al hundred passengers, and million of dollars in
treasure, which left Havana the 9Th inst in COM
Pany with the Empire City, has not yet arrived at
this port, and nothing has been beard from her Sc
rious apprehcnsiOus are felt for her
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22
The Factories,
Correspondence Of the Boston oOurierl
LOWELL, Sept. 10. is

LOWELL sept. 10, 1857.
The present year seems to develop the remarks-
bic fact that the produt ton of cotton ia the entire
world is not sufficient to keep in motion the ma
chinery already erected for its manufacture. At
she tim cannot fail to realize that the
present amount OF machinery In motion, or ready
for use, is not sufficient to supply ali demands
from all sections of the universe.
AS Lowell is the headquarters OF the American
cotton manufactures, il may not be embarrassing
70 toe readers OF the Boston Courier to know some
-tning OF ner condition at the present time The
ptuotnt forecast of many of the treasurers and
DanSssrs Of our large corporations has enabled
them 10 continue the manufacture of cloth on the
most extensive scale until quite recently and to
earn aandsome dividends for the owners but now
the cost Of the raw material has so increased as 20
render the consumption of il profitable. end as A
natural consequence, the production of cloth must
be diminished.
Some OF the larg' st mills have stopped work en-
tir5 ~, for a short time or about 20 do 50 vbiIe
others are gradually reducing the number of onsra
tiVes a0d aoridging operations TO great extent.
Tie plan no" IN force amoag the mills in oner,.
ton ls TO run five days in the week, which IN 81
Ieeb Is VrlnsHy throwing out of employ eDt 25Oo
p rsons The extensive works comprised in tbs
hsDh on Corporation will diminish their nrodnc-
uoh ope-thlfd, as of the mills is 10 be stonpd
toned FN 'e "eu-
me me Meet OF these important changes upon an
industrial cummunity like that of Lowell IL al;ka
remarkable snd unfortunate HnnJrad' 81 -
yves no" deprived of labor, by this stern CONNER.
clai u cess'ty, are leaving the city. Our popuIs
lion l. Tor the time diminishing; real estate IL de-
Pree'a'ius houses arr being vacated by their oc
cupahts' anu nearly every department of business
WIN snare Ia the present depression
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22

90 GrasshOppers have made their appearance
in Kansas, and promise to become a burden to the
land. The Kansas correspondent of the Missouri
Democrat, writing from Lawrence, on the 5th, SAYS
of these insects:
The praifies are strewed with them They are
avarciOus little Notwithstanding I'D not oplv corn
but stalk, cob, and ALL The last number of the
EmpoIia News says, in reference to these plaques:
Emigration has again commenced. On Friday
morning the air was filed with swarms of grasshop
Pers, dying In southern direction. We may be
thankful if the unpleasant weather of last week has
caused these troublesome Vegstarians to seek some
more cougenial abode"
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-09-22

~ Ne. Gales, IN bic rsminisesnee Of the civil
history Of the War Of 1919. speaks Of several in-
tervieSs be bad with Mr.. Monroe, then Secretary
Of State. previous 10 the declaration Of var. a
WhieA Mr. Monroe related his experience durisE
bis residence AZ different times Ia che Courts Of
different powers Of Europe, and dwelt upon the
hauteur with which the Representatives Of the
United States. as well as Gheir circumstances
sgsin-t systematic Wrongs were treated, ending
these conversations frequently with vehement ex.
pIessiens zach as this; "zAss . ne alfsrssa.
fsSs We MUST TIsHT, or be irFedesmabiy dis
gracsd Ia ths eyes Of the uoFld, and even in oar
oUn.n