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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
Exciting Debate.
Douglas ON the Lecompton Fraud.

The New York Tribune of this morning con-
tains the following report of an exciting de-
bate in the Senate yesterday:
The speech of Senator Douglas to-day, is upiver-
sally admitted to be a great speech, perhaps the
greatest he has ever made. 1t is admired by all sides
for its compast force AID plain solid strength. He
dissected and exposed with mastery skill the mani
fold absurdities Of the L~ecompton plants inconsis-
tency with reason and with right, with justice, hon
or OF fairness, with the professions Of the Democrat
ic party, and with the principles of popular sever
eighty, all of which demand unequivocally that the
whole Constitution should be submitted in good faith
to the people of Kansas.
Though his language was courteous, the manner
of Senator Douglas was bold, naughty, defant-the
manner of a man who had deliberately assumed a
p~erilous position, and had made up his mind to brave
the consequences. His closing declaration, given
with great energy, that if the Administrations and the
Democratic party persisted in the course they were
now pursuing upon the Kansas question, he should
be compelled by every consideration of honor, good
faith and consistency to. separate himself from them,
was greeted with a round of applause by the crow
ded galleries. Fft@M EEf8
Senator Mason, of Virginia, who was evidently
much disguised by the speech of Mr.. Douglas, moved
that the galleries be cleared. Senator Pugh of Ohio
said heshouldcal the Yeas3nd Nays, if the motpn
to clear the galleries was ~peksisted in. After mitch,
persuasion, Mr.. Mason withdrew his motion.
Although every Senator in the chamber must have
felt that Mr.. Douglass speech was u~nanswerahle, one
or two of the Administration men undertook to par
ry a few of the blows. Mr.. Bigler of Penn, who is
understood to speak for the President, began by ad-
hitting the force Of the argument, and of the consid-
~erations urged by the Senator from Illinois in favor
of submitting the whole Constitution to the vote
of the people; but thought it sufficient answer to
them to state the fact that the feelings and opinions
of the majority of the people were such that it was
useless to expect that the Constitution would be
adopted, or that a peaceful and fair election would
be held. He ventured also to taunt Mr.. Douglas
with Inconsistency.
The Little Giant turned upon him with the mein
of a lion who has received an insult from an inferior
quarter, and speedily brought the Senator from
Pennsylvania to a highly deferential attitude. The
contest between them was almost painful to behold.
1t was the spectacle of a weak man struggling una
vailingly in the grasp Of a strong man.
The struggle Of Stephen A. Douglas with the Slave
Power, will be a magnificent spectacle to witness
He is equal to the fight, and with the North to back
him, will come out Of it victorious, if his courage
does not fail him. He has begun the battle splend-
idlv, and I think he will not back out. see
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
The Presidents Message.

This anxiously and long looked-for docu-
ment, is at length before the People, It is,
as we multiplication able State paper, and
contains some suggestions well worthy Of con-
sideration; but there are other portions of the
Messagesto which we cannot assent, but must
in toto condemn. We allude, particularly, to
that portion of it which sanctions the proceed
ings of the bogus Constitutional Convention
recently held in Kansas, thus depriving the
Froemen of that Territory Of the ,inalienabF
rights guaranteed them by President Buchan-
an in his Inaugural of March last.
On that occasion he pronounced it sfthe
imperative duty of the Government of the
"Uaited States to secure to every resident in
"habitant fof Kansas the free and indepen-
"dent expression of his opinion by his vote
"The achole Territorial question" said Mr..
Buchanan, should thus be settled on the
principle Of Popular Sovereignty"
In his Message, however, the President re-
cedes from that TRUE Democratic doctrine, and
now goes in for Southern Democracy alone
which is nothing more nor less than the gross
est infringement on the rights of Freemen.
Instead of leaving the WHOLE Territorial
question to the, People" Mr.. Buchanan fully
and thoroughly endorses the late bogus Con
s.itutienal Convention in Kansas, which only
allows the Freemen of that Territory to vote
"tor" or @agaimst Slavery" All the other
objectionable clauses in that Constitution must
be submitted to the People, without amurmur,
or a voice in the matter.
If this is the famous Democratic popular
Sovereignty, :" of which Mr.. Buchanan's friends
have prated SO much about lately, we beg to
be excused from being considered in that party.
This high-handed act of usurpation on the
part of Mr.. Buchanan, will shatter the
Democracy of the North into atoms. and will
forever ruin the political prospects Of every pol
itician North of Mason and Dixon's line, who
will have the hardihood to come out and sus.
tain the President in such abominable doctrines
as he presents in the Kansas view of his Mes.
sage.
The great length of the Message prevents us
from giving it entire. We give elsewhere 9
synopsis of it from the Jersey City Courier.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

MAHOGANY TREEs.-There is standing upon
the farm Of Mr.. Thomas Sherman, on the road
leading from Colts Neck to linton Falls, a
large mahogany tree, which measures two and
a half feet across. There were two of them,
but one blew down last Summer during a Sc
we're gale. They were set out some forty
years ago, and with the exception Of some two
or three now growing on the adjoining farm
of Mr.. Corlies Tilton, raised from shoots of
those first mentioned, are perhaps the only
trees of the kind in the State.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
JOHN BUCKLEY.
CHALLENGE TO MATTHEW ROBERTS.

From the 1st of October last, it has been the topic
of conversation that you was going to beat G. NJ.
Patchin with Warrior and Sarsaparilla, before this
month was out. 1t is generally understood that you
have offered several persons 800 to get a race be-
tween us. | was at Freehold 3 weeks since, and Mr..
Stillwell told me that he heard you offered the
amount to get a race as | have named, and l have
been keeping my horse in order for the race. Iwish
and accept of your challenge to trot either on the
18th or 22nd of this month for $4,000; will trot best
8 in 5 in harness over the ground you have named,
Long Island. At the same time, l will put up $500
for a forfeit of $4,000 to trot the same race over again
lie last Tuesday in October 1858, mile heats, best
8 in 5 in harness, over the same ground. Also l will
put up $500 more to bird $4,000, to trot 10 days af-
ter, same horse, at same pace: and you may trot
Sarsaparilla as you please, 2 miles OF 2 and repeat;
have your choice which, at the time Of putting
up the money.
l do not wish to interfere with Patchin's spring
season, nor I~don'tmean to for race. Bntany time
you will bring your horses here, l care not what con-
dition Patchin is in, nor what he is doing, | will trot
him with your horses on the Road for $50 or $500.
All Ihave said in the above, l am ready to make
good, and all I want of any person to do, to go the
above races is to come here where the horse is
owned.
JOHN BUCKLEY.
Bordentown. December 10, 1857. 7-tf
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
G. N. Patchin.

We clip the following communication from
the Spirit of the Times, to show the character
of this noble Horse bears from home.
NEWTON, N. J., Nov. 2, 1851.
DEAR "splRIrD-The horse George NJ
Patehin, from BordentoTB Il. j., at our K
~hibition, on Oct. 18th, ina trial Of speed, mile
heats, over ahalf mile tract with two horses
from New York Ssate@S0N and American
Star-they before Sulkies, and Patchin before
a wagon won with ease. trotting his second
mile in 2:34 and trotting his last fifth rods at
a four minute gait. If his owner had not
held him up, he would have made his mile in
2.30, undoubtedly. Previous to the 14th bis
owner, Mr.. Buckley, rode him one mile, with
nothing buta bride, the track half mile round,
his first half mile in TIA, second in 1:13-the
mile in 1921. Mr.. Buckley offered to bet
81, 600 TO So, 600 that he could ride Patchen
two miles in five minutes and one second. No
person accepted. The above trial was witness
ed by some thousand people This is a true
statement Of facts in connection with Patchin's
exhibition at the above Fair.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
Mysterious Case in Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, Dec. s.

O1NSANSAlAi 1NN' VI
On Sunday afternoon, Frank s. Mcclure
went into the store of Beattie & Anderson, for
the purpose Of talking over business matters
with Mr.. Beattie. About an hour afterwards
Mcclure was seen to fall from the door of the
building to the sidewalk When picked up it
was found that bis skull was fractured. He
died on Monday night. Before the. Cororer's
jury, Beattie testified that after parting with
Mcclure in the store, he returned to the count
ing room; he heard a noise at the doors. and
going there found Mcclure lying on the side
walk; his supposition was that in passing out
the door, the deceased caught his foot in some
thing which threw him to the sidewalk causing
bis injuries. Beattie was arrested last evening
on the affidavit of Samuel Mitchell, accusing
him of the murder of Mcclure, by striking him
on the head with an iron bar. and was held to
bail in $4,000. The parties are well known,
and highly respectable.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
For tho Monmouth Weekly Herald.
Lone BRANCH, Dec. 6, 6 so P.

LoNG BRANCH, Dec. 6, 6 80 F.. N.
FRIEND CoNNoLLy:-A fearful storm has
been raging here for the last twentyfour
hours, and as yet, no signs of its abating. A
screw steamer, Capt. D. Fl. Bowman, of Troy,
from Norfolk, came ashore on Deal Beach, at
IL o'clock to-day. All hands reached shore
in safety. The steamer is loaded with wheat,
and lies broad side on shore. Lost rudder
yesterday at 8 O'Clock, P. M-came to an
Choir, and was all right until the wind began
to blow, when she drifted ashore. Wheat is
allinsrred, and steamer partly insured. She
is entirely new, and this is her first trip.
Yours, truly,
TELEGRAPH.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

81~ Lieut. Randolph, the officer, who, at
q steamboat landing in Virginia, in a coward
ly manner, pulled General Jackson's nose, when
the latter was President, and then took to his
heels to get out of the way of the insulted vet
Grams uplifted cane, has been appointed by the
present administrator. Sspsfintendent of the
Arsenal at Washington. Thus modern De-
mocracy, says the Springfield Republican, not
only insults the memory Of the old hero, by
adopting the principles of his enemies, but by
warming with place the hand that struck him.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
FIRE NEAR MARLBoRoueH.-From the

FIRE NEAR INSTRUMENTATION the
STANDARD" we learn that the barn, Wagon
house, cow house, &C., of Mr.. John V. Como
yer, near Marlborough, was burned on Sun
day the Goth ult. The barn was nearly fill
ed with hay, grain, Sc, besides q market wag-
on and farming implements. Also, a thresh-
ing machine, belonging to Mr.. John Dawson.
The fire was first discovered in the NOW
about 81 o'clock, and is supposed to be the
work of an incendiary. There was no insur-
ance upon the property, and the loss amounts
to about $500
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
Nen AObutisements,
A CARD.

ITO THE CITIZENS OF FREEHOLD AND VI
4 cinity.--The undersigned returns his thanks to
the Citizens of Freehold, for the sympathy they have
manifested for him, on the occasion of the loss, he
recently sustained; showing the sincerity of their
feelings, by the prompt aad cheerful pecuniary aid
they afforded him. Feeling perfectly secure from
any attempt at Robbery, while his property was
guarded by his Father, who slept on the premises,
he thought it unnecessary to furnish any special So
curity, in the way of an Iron Safe, but experience
having taught him a lesson he is not likely to forget
soon, he has by the aid of his Friends, purchased one
Of Herring's Large Fire and Burglar Proof Safes, for
the better security of his own, and his customers
property, and now asks fora continuance of the pat
ronage heretofore SO generously bestowed upon him.
Advantage has been taken of his misfortune, to
ipjure him not only in his business, but in his rep.
utation, still he hopes, by pursuing an honorable
course, and by industry and perseverance, to live
down all the aspersions that have been cast upon him,
and to secure the confidence and respect of a dissem-
mating public. JAMES NJ. HOPPER.
Freehold, December 10, 1857. 7-3w
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

MAD Does.-We would again call the atten-
ton of persons owning dogs to the necessity
of keeping them chained, as mad dogs are be-
coming quite numerous in this section. Sew
eral persons have informed us within a few
days that their dogs have. been bitten and
left for parts unknown. We are further in
formed that three persons have been bitten by
dogs supposed to be mad two of them very
badly.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

BS- What would the ~locofoco press do for
thunder, if Greeley was out of the way.-Fre-
DOMAIN.
B6y- They would be in as bad a fix, almost,
as the parsons would be if the Devil should
die: ehl ACKNOWLEDGMENT Democrat.
sg We don't know how the dsaA Of the
devil would effect the parsons, but if it would
place some of their followers in any worse ak"
than they seem to be at present, or will be af-
ter a while, it is a blessed thing for them that
he " still liyes.n
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

Ray From the Inquirer we learn that
Prot. Garland has declined renewing his en-
gagement as Organist for the Presbyterian
Church in this village Mr. G. is truly an ac-
complished gentleman and excellent musician.
He will remove to New Brunswick.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

A VENERABLE CoUpLE-Mr. and Mrs.
Butter6eld Varnum-died at Dracut,
Mass, on the 4th instant; within FIVE hours
Of each other. He was IS years old, and
she IS. They married ST years. The
funeral was attended BY upwards Of seven
hundred persons.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

sa- The Belyidere I~ateAigeaoer, says, the
farmers in New Jersey, in 1855. lost three mil
lions of dollars by keeping their produce back,
till the country was blockaded with snow, i
recommends the farmers in that vicinity to
send their grain fsfthT1arket, as there
is no probability Of higher prices being realized
by delay. sFs
The hog cholera is prevalent in Somerset
county, and dozens Of animals have died of it
within a few weeks.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

R@ A Lyceum has been started at West
Freehold. The meetings are held on Friday
evenings. The farmers and others in the neigh
borhood take part in the proceedings, and we
learn that the meetings are very interesting.
Another example which Freehold should imi
tate.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

s9- A man named Barker was arrested o
few days since and committed to our jail on a
charge Of having married to wives. He mar
ried his last wife in Ocean county. and was re-
moved to Toms River for trial, on Tuesday
last, by Sheriff Grayatt. $50
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

Beg- The richest man in England is the Mar
quis of Westminster. His propertyis estima-
ted to be worth $3.50, 600, 900. His annual in
come is So, 500, 600. His ancestors owned i'm
mense tracts of unoccupied land in Westminis-
ter, which, since London has increased so large
ly, has become of great value as part of the
city. His former title was Lord GrosYenor.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
asE From the Trenton 9 True Democra

A@r Fromthe Trenton True Democrat
We clip the following:-
" John Petty, a miller, Of Monmouth Coun.
ty, who caused the arrest Of three young men
Of this CITY some days ago, on a charge of as
sault and battery, concluded to settle the Of
fair on Friday last by withdrawing the com
plant and paying costs. Just what might
have been expected"
We learn that Mr.. P. withdrew the com
plant at the earnest solicitation of the accus-
ed parties.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

To BE MARRIED AGAlN.-The Philadelphia
Press statos 1nsstt Madame Lola Montez is on
the eve of a very brilliant marr ni2calal alliance.
She proposes, in ten days from this time, to be
on her route for Paris. Her return to this
country for a short visit may be expected in
the Spring.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
Washington Lvceum.

A lecture will be delivered before the Wash
ington Lyceum, at Englishtown. on Wednes-
day Evening next, by Rev. j.. L. Kehoo, of
Manalapan. Subjea-Man-his true glory.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

by- Cancemi, the Spaaiard who murdered
a police officer in New York OF the 18th of
July last, has been sentenced to be hung on
Friday the 18th day Of January next. His
sentence was interpreted to him sentence by
sentence, as fast as pronounced. He received
it with perfect composure, declared his inno-
cence, and charged the witnesses and jury
with being perjured
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

"a BEARs.-A number of Bears have re-
Gently been captured in the lower sections of
Ocean and Burlington counties, in the neigh
borhood of Mannahawkin, and in the swamps
GA the Mullica or Batso river. They have
c ,mmitted very extensive ~depredations among
slcep and other domestic animals.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

bG- At a military election held in this vii
lage on the LIST inst, before General John A.
Per.sine Of the Mercer Brigade, Joel Parker,
Eso was unanimously elected Brigadier Gen
eral.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
se1 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
DESCRIPTIVE PARTICULARS.

1000 Gray Cloth Coats, at 8 Dollars eachL
500 Superior Cloth Cloaks at ~ Dollars each.
800 Extra Cloth Cloaks at 6 Dollars each.
$50 Very Handsome Cloth Cloaks at 6 Dollars
each.
800 Excellent Black Cloth Circulars, at 8 Dol
lars each.
500 Very Superior Black Cloth Circulars, at
10 Dollars each.
900 superfnea Black Cloth Circulars, at IL Doll
lars each.
each.
$50 Very Superior Black Lyons Velvet Cloaks,
at 80 Dollars each.
1900 Beautiful New style Stella shawls, at S
Dollars each,
1000 Extra Superior New style Stella shawls, at
81 Dollars each.
800 Very Rich Plush Borders, at s Dollars each.
1000 Chenille Borders, at s Dollars each.
900 Very Rich Chenille Borders, at 10 Dollars
each.
THE FUR DEPARTMENT
is REPLETE WITH EVERY NOVELTY,
AND, AS QUOTATION OF PRICES
IN THIS PARTICULAR BRANCH
is CALCULATED TO MISLEAD.
SUFFICE IT TO A THAT ENTIRE o
WILL BE REDUCEDTO ABOUT TWO
THIRDS THEIR ORIGINAL COST.
10000 Yards of Black and Gray Cloakins Cloths
100 Cartons of Rich Trimmings and GallGonA
25 Cartons of Guipure Lace.
II Cartons Rich Croche Fringasa
so Pieces Rich Black Silks.
20 Pieces Black Lyons VelyetS.
THE WHOLESALE ROOMS,
UP STAIRS, 4XH
ARE EXCLUSIVELY SET APART FOR TIE sABK OF
MATERIALS BY THE YARD,
SO that Ladies desiring to economist can purchase
their own materials, and make up, or get made, their
own Cloaks at a considerable saving.
BULPIN'S MANTILLA EMPORIUM,
361 Broadway, New York.
New York, Nov, 26, 1851. SOW.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

s0- The young men of Lambertville, N.
j., have formed a Literary Society. and estab-
lished a Reading Room, where, among other
useful matters, they keep a file of all the pa
pers in the State. We admire the enterprise,
and wish them success gag
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
Turkey Lyceum.

The Young Mems Lyeeum Of Turkey, holds
its meetings regularly every Saturday Eve
ming, near the village of Blue Ball. The ques-
ton for Saturday Evening, Dec y, will be:
Which tends most to,the Formation of
Character, Associations &s.n
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

ag- The annual Donates Yisift A. Rev. j.
Halsted Carroll, Of jaime zke place
at the Parsonage. on 1a ext, 18th
inst.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

sag The True Delta has reliable information
that the damage to the sugar cane in LOUISE
ana is much. greater than was anticipated
Some plantations will not yield one-third of an
crop.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

"a Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett, convicted of
manslaughter at the last Term of our Courts,
and sentenced to one yeabin stats Prison, asas
Ipardoned a few days ago.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10
BoRDENTowN, December 7th, 1857.

Mr.. EDITOR
have not the least knowledge of the publishing
of the statement which appeared in the paper in re-
lation to Warrior trotting a race with G. NJ. Patchin.
But as it says l come out in a braggadocia spirit, to
trot any Stallion ia the world. Irepeat it, and still
say, on the 18th or 22nd of this month, G. NJ. Patch
in can beat any Stallion which is called totting Stal-
lion, for $1,000 or $500. Any person DESTROYS of
accepting this Challenge will please call on me at
this place, and l will put up the amount and name
the race as stated above.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

New JERSEY STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
"A meeting of the officers of this Society
will be held at the Bulbs Head Hotel in New
Brunswick, on Thursday, Dec. 18th.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

ssg The Rev. J. s. Inskop, willlectdre be-
fore the l. o. of 0. F., at Long Branch, on
Thursday. the 18th inst, at IL o'clock, A. M.
The public are invited to attend.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

ma The Mayor of Covington, KY, and one
of the Aldermen, had a fight at a meeting of
the Council, last week. They afterwards apol-
ogized, and were fined ST. so each and costs.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

HOUSE & SIGN PAINTER,
FREEHOLD, NJ.
DAINTING IN IMITATION OF OAK, MAPLE.
L Walnut, Mahogany and Rosewood. Also, Mar
Die in any style.
E Paper Hanging-Plain and Architectural
neatly executed.
October 25, 1854. lily
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-12-10

The friends of Rev. MI SToKEs, pastor
in charge Of the Farmipgdale Circuit, will
meet at his residence, in the village Of Blue
Ball, on Tuesday Afternoon and Evening of
the 18th inst.