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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
Fresh Corn the Year Round.

1t is stated that Mr.. David Rowe, Of
Lancaster, Penn, has invented plan for
providing green corn for the table the
year round. He plucks the corn while
green, and without depriving it of its
milky juice or taste, keeps it in state OF
desirable freshness and preservation,
ready for boiling at any season. He has
secured a patent for his process, which is
described in the following claim:
" What | claim as discovery and inven-
ton is the new art and process of preserv-
ing green corn in the ear, by extracting
the pith or heart of the cob as rapidly as
the outside, for preserving the virtues and
juice of the grain, and preventing the
collection Of mould or corruption as
therein described, and for the purposes
set forth"
The Lancaster Express says that Mr..
Rowe is at present preparing convenient
machines, not larger than small model
commonly used for pairing apples, by
which every houskeeper can, in one eve
ming, prepare ten or fifteen bushels of
corn for his own use.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
Daniel Morgan, the Rifleman.

The following appears in letter of
Virginia correspondent OF the New York
Journal Of Commerce:
"The name Of Daniel Morgan, the cele-
brated commander of the Virginia Rifle
men, is household word in Virginia.
His remains repose at Winchester Jer-
seyman by birth, he early emigrated to
the Virginia wilds, and was waggoner in
the French war. Tall, muscular and
Injured to all hardships, he was fond of
adventure, famed for intense daring and
hair breadth escapes. He had been gross
" insulted by one British officer, and Sc
verely punished by another, in the name
Of King George. He vowed vengeance,
and Kept his vow.
"a the opening Of the Revolution he
raised a battalion of ridemen, and drilled
them to perfection. They spurned the
bayonet, and relied on the deadly aim Of
the rife. He used to say the business Of
Ills men was to be killed At the battle
of Saratoga, seeing the day was going
against the Americans by reason of the
extraordinary skill and energy of Gen.
Frazer; with his Scotch divisions, he re-
solved to resort to the only measure con
ceivable to arrest the tide of battle that
threatened to oyerwhelm them. Sum
moning to his presence the best marks
man in his command. whose aim was never
known to fail, he said to him: Murphy,
do-you see that officer ON the iron grey
horse 2 Yes sir was the reply of the
old soldier. Morgan rejoined with an
almost faltering voice, Then do your
duty"
Murphy assembled tree, cut away the
interlaced branches with his hatchet, (this
was part of their varlegated armor)
rested his rife in a sure place, watched
his opportunity, and as soon as General
Fraser had, in his animated movement
come within practical range, Murphy
fired, and the gallant Fraser fell mortally
wounded, being shot in the center Of .he-
body. That fall decided the day. The
enemy soon gave way, and Saratoga be-
came immortal. But Morgan the rough
soldier, was man of tender feelings, and
he almost wept at the deed, and always
said it troubled him because it looked so
much like a kind of assassination Of a
brave and noble officer; though gallant as
that officer was, he had placed himself
there to be shot at, and was engaged in
shooting others. 1t was in similar way
that Nelson fell on the deck of the Victo-
.ry -
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
Singular Qualities Of the Whale.

Sperm whales are of the polygamy class
and are not mated, or go in pairs, as is
the case with the right whale. They are
of chocolate color, and when undisturb
ed, are found in large schools" which
are generally COW whales protected on the
outskirts, about two miles off, by two or
three male whales, called "old sogers."
These sail in among the school alternate
ly, at railroad speed, and sometimes meet
with queer receptions from harpoons ly-
ing in wait for them. 1t is said that some
of these old sogers which are a dread to
all whalemen, and which are Stunned on
the least suspicion. The tonnage OF the
grown whale is enormous. When a car
cass of one is disposed to sink, no cable
of iron or rope has ever been known to
sustain it. When harpooned and not
badly hurt, they settle down about one
thousand fathoms9before they move off or
rise to the surface, hence all the lines ot
the boat are required for playing OUT
The head Of a large sperm whale will
weigh about IS tons, and As barrels Of
pure spermaceti have been taken from his
case" which is mere vein in his head,
compared with the remaining part, which
consists of four ffths Of the head, and is
called white horse"-a sinewy gristle,
which is impenetrable to sharp axe
Large copper bolts have been found i'm
bedded in the heads of some of them,
caused by their attacks and destruction
Of vessels on the bottom Of the sea.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
A Good Name.

Sometime in 1888, or '39, gentleman
became involved, and wanted money he
had property, and owed debts. His prop
erty was not available just then, and of
he posted to Boston, backed by the names
of several Of the best men in Tennessee.
Money was tight, and Boston bankers
looked closely at the names: Very
good" said they, but,-do you know
Gen. Jackson?' Certainly" Gould
you get his endorsement" Yes" but
he is not worth one-tenth as much as eth
err of these men whose names | offer you. "
/" No matter; Gen Jackson has always
protected himself and his paper, and we'll
let you have the money upon the strength
OF his name." In few days the papers
with his signature arrived. The moment
these Boston gentlemen brokers saw the
tall A and long ] of Andrew jackson our
Tennesseeau says he could have raised q
hundred thousand dollars upon the sigma
ture without the slightest difficulty. Sc
much for an established character foI
honesty. However men may have differ
ed with Andrew jackson, politically, nc
man could deny him the merit Of being an
honest man.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
yLet Us Part kindly.
BY RACHEL A. AcKERMAN.

Let us part kindly, we've journeyed together
Many a path, through LIES sunshine and Storm
Oft have our tesrs DER the same sorrow blended,
OF have our smiles DER one joy frightened warm
Haply some time have our glances met coldly,
Haply kind wishes and words then were fow;
Envy and strife may have sought to embitter
And sunder our hearts that should beat fond ant
true.
Now let the past with its faults be forgiven,
Never more aught of its bitterness tell;
Let but Loves Charity daughter of heaven,
Fold its white wings around Friendships farewell
Here let us make new cov'nant forever,
Danish all self from its pure trusting tone;
Chide no more harshly the sins of each other,
He shall judge all who is perfect alone.
Stand we to-day on the same pleasant threshold,
Yet ere the morrow may leagues roll between;
Soon for sweet counsel and twilight communion,
Each on the other no longer shall lean.
Hopes star is bright shall we meet ere its setting
Gayly, or freighted with years and with wo?
Still glides the Future with sealed lips before us,
Feeble and finite, OH what can we know
Let us part kindly then, sister and brother,
Many banks sink drifting out on Life's main;
Hand clasped in hand, pressed each mute lip NOR
fondly,
Ne'er may We meet on this wide earth again.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
Printers Mistakes.


During the Mexican war one of the
English newspapers hurriedly announced
an important item Of news from Mexico
that General Pillow and thirty-seyen Of
his men had been lost in bottle (battle.)
Some other paper informed the public
not long ago, that man id brown sur
tout was yesterdy brought before the pc
lice court on charge of having stolen a
small or (box) from a ladys work-bag.-
The stolen property was found in his
waistcoat pocket. A rat, (ratt) says an
other paper, descending the river came in
contact with steamboat; aud, so serious
was the injury to the boat, that great ex
ertions were necessary to save it. An
English paper once stated that the Rus
sian General Rackinoff kowsky was found
dead with a long acord Sword in his
mouth. 1t was, perhaps the same paper
that, in giving description of a 5attl.
between the Poles and Russians, said that
the conflict was dreadful, and the enemy
was repulsed with great laughter (slaugh
terry Again:-A gentleman was yester.
day brought up to answer the charge Of
having eatea (beaten) stage driver, foI
demanding more than his fare. At the
late fourth Of July dinner in the town OF
Charleston, none Of the poultry were eat
able except the oaols (fowls.l
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
Frightened out Of his Skin.

A young man went out hunting for
deer in the woods, near Lanark, &c. W.
recently, and as an experiment, he cloth
ed himself in deerskin, aud took stand
where those animals were known to pass
quite often. While thus intent upon Sc
curing some game, another hunter came
near making game Of him for happening
to see what he supposed to be fine deer
through the thicket, the new conner took
deliberate aim at it, and fred Forum
iately the ball missed the counterfeit deer
but it succeeded in frightening him out
of his skin.''a
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
Fresh Meat Necessary for Work.

In an elaborate paper by DR.. Londe, of
the Imperial Academy Of Medicine, Paris,
recently read before its members, he lays
it down as a fundamental principle in the
philosophy of diet, that the use of fresh
meat is necessary to the health of work
ing classes, although he admits that per,
sons leading comparatively idle life may
do very well on fish, poultry, and other
lighter forms of nourishment. In support
of his opinion he produces number of
facts, of which the following is one: The
Rouen Railway Company Of France. hav.
ing conceded the working Of their line to
English engineers, the latter brought
over band Of English laborers, who per-
formed one.third more work daily than
could be got out of the French laborers.
The latter were put on meat diet, similar
to the English workmen, and in short
time were able to do as much labor. II
the conclusion Of the doctor is correct, it
becomes matter Of political as well as
individual economy, that the price of fresh
meat shall be reduced low enough to al
low laborers to eat animal food, other
wise the wealth Of the nation is in danger
Of being diminished one-third.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30

" What's in the pocket here? What's
in the pocket" cried Jimmy thrusting
his hand into that receptacle, when out
came the very purse Of gold she had re
turned that morning.
A scene of joyful confusion, and the
voice of prayer assembled from Sarah's full
heart. Again and again she counted the
glittering treasure. Five hundred dollars!
1t seemed as almost anendless fortune
How her heart ran over with gratitude
to God and the stranger.
She could not rest until throwing on
her bonnet with cheeks glowing now with
hope and happiness, she ran back to the
hotel to pour forth her thanks.
A carriage stood at the door, laden with
trunks. The driver mounted the seat as
she reached the steps, and turning her
head, there sat the mysterious stranger
with the long beard. She had not time
to speak but he nodded his head as he
saw her standing there with clasped
hands, her very face seemed prayer EN-
bodied.
Sarah never saw the eccentric stranger
again. She took little shop and stock
ed it well, and sent her boys to school.
To-day she the proprietress ola hand
some store. OF her four boys two are
ministers, one is doctor, and the other
a thriving merchant.
Nobody knows where the man with
the long gray beard has gone; but if he
be living, and his eye meets this. he will
{ ave the consolation Of ks9wing the nc,
Ole results fhis generous deed toward Sa-
rah Goodwin and her four boys.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
A Lucky Poacher.


AS Joseph II Emperor of Austria was
driving his one-horse cabriolet, dressed in
the garb Of private citizen, he was &C.
costed by soldier, who installing him
for man Of the middle class, requested a
seat in the vehicle.
Willingly. replied the Emperor
jump in comrade, for I'm in hurry
The soldier was soon seated alongside
Of the Emperor, and became very loqua-
cious.
/" Come, comrade," said he, slapping
the Emperor Familiarity on the back, are
you good at guessing"
Perhaps | am, said Joseph, try me- ;
:" Well then, my boy, conjure up your
wit, and tell me what had had for break
fast?D
Sour-kroutl"
Come, none of that, comrade, try il
again"
Perhaps Westphalia ham, replied
the Emperor, willing to humor his com
panion.
Better than that" exclaimed the
soldier.
"Sausages from Bologna, and Hockhei
mer from the Rhine
Better than that-d'ye give it up%
II do"
Open your eyes and ears them" said
the soldier bluntly. had a pheasant
by Jove, shot in the Emperor Joe's park
Ma, half
When the exultation Of the soldier had
subsidized, Joseph said quietly:
| want to try your skill in guessing
comrade. See if you can name the rank
| hold"
Your a-no-hang it! you are not
smart enough for eornet."
Better than that" said the Emperor
A lieutenant?'
Better than that"
+" A captain?"
Better than that"
A maior?"
Better than that"
"a general?"
Better than that"
The soldier was now fearfully agitated
he had DOTTED his hat, and sat bare-headed
he could scarcely articulate.
Pardon me, your excellency, you arc
field marshall"
Better than that" replied Joseph"
Lord help me" cried the soldier
You are the EMPEROR"
He threw himself out Of the cabriolet
and knelt for pardon in the mud. The
circumstances were net forgotten by eth
er the Emperor often laughed over it
and the soldier received a mark of favor
which he could not forget.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
Good Advice.

The Buffalo Republic gives the follow
ing directions to sporting gentleman: If
you go on fishing excursion in boat,
set your lines and stand up with one foot
on each side of the boat and rock it vio-
lently. This raises the lines up and
down on each side, and attracts the fish
to the neighborhood to see what's going
on.
Should you have companion, make
him do the rowing, for if there ever was
anything for which you were especially
adapted it was for steering a boat; and
you will take SO much interest in watch
ing your companion as he blisters his
hands and perspires.
If you don't get bites very soon after
you get to fishing ground, commence
swearing. An ancient writer has said
I" If you swear you won't catch any fish, ~
That's all nonsense. for in all our expert
ence we never knew pious fisherman.
So, swear away, my children" as Mar,
tin Luther would have said if he had been
questioned on the subject.
As often as you bait your hook. your
self (from bottle.) There is no earthly
reason why you shouldn't have OCCASION
al refreshments as well as fish.
Should you get some distance from
home, and feel too tired or lazy to row
the boat back, leave it somewhere, no
matter where, and return by railroad,
omnibus, or other handy conveyance.-
Some people might say; . but how is the
owner to get his boat?V That's the
boat owners affair, and his own fault, if
he don't know his own business. That's
all.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
New Litany.

Here is litany, which, although no
exactly orthodox, will pass among sin
ners:
From tailors' bill, doctors pills, west
ern chills aud other ills deliver US.
From want of gold, wives that scold
maidens old, and by sharpers 'sold'-de
liver US.
From sinking flies, coal black eyes
bakers pies, and babies cries-deliyel
US.
From seedy coats, protested notes, sink
ing boats, and illegal votes deliver us.
From cracking doors, wife that snores
COMPOUNDED bores," and dry good stores
protect US.
From modest girls, with waving curls
and teeth Of pearls-never mind.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
An Architectural Definition.

There is a story on record of an archi-
tect repudiateing any connection with the
building fraternity, in the case Of the late
eminent and talented Mr.. Alexander, the
architect of Rochester bridge, and several
other fine buildings in the country of
Kent. He was under ross-examination,
in a special jury case at Maidstone, by
Sergeant afterwards Baron) Garrow
who wished to det-act from the weight of
his testimony, and who. after asking what
was his name, proceeded thus:
"You are builder, I believer"
"No, sir; l am not a builder, am an
architect"
"Ah, WE'LL Architect or builder, bull
der or architect they are much the same,
| suppose"
:" / beg your pardon, sir; I cannot adj
nit that; I consider them to be totally
different"
Oh, indeed! perhaps you will state
wherein this great difference conssts?"
An architect, sir, prepares the plans
conceives the design, draws out the spe-
ciications-in short, supplies the mind
The builder is merely the bricklayer or
the carpenter-th builder, in fact is the
machine; the architect the power that
puts the machine together and sets il
going"
Oh, very well, Mr.. Architect, that
will do! And now, after your very in
genious distinction without a difference
perhaps you could inform the court who
was the architect of the Tower of Ba-
ble?"
And now mark the reply-which, for
promptness and wit, is perhaps not to be
rivalled in the whole history Of rejoind
Ter.
There was no architect, sir: and
hence the confusion!"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
TIE GALE.
BIZ DR.. HOLMES.

1t CHANGED to be our washing day
And all our things were drying;
The storm came roaring through the lines
And sent them all a flying.
I saw the skirts and petticoats
Go riding off like witches;
] lost--ah! bitterly wept--
lost my Sunday brooches.
saw them straddling through the air,
Alas too late to win them;
saw them chase the clouds as if
The demon had been in them.
They were my darling and my pride,
My boyhood's only riches,
Farewell farewell / family cried
"My breaches! o, my breechesl"
That night saw them in my dreams;
How changed from what / knew them;
The dew had stepped their faded threads,
The wind has whistled through them
I saw the wide and CHASTITY rents
Where demon claws had torn them;
A hole was in the hinder parts,
As if an imp had worn them.
Il
/ hare had many happy years,
And tailors kind and clever;
But these young pantaloons have gone
Forver and forever!
And not till fate has out the last
Of all my earthly stitches,
This aching heart shall cease to mourn
Ny loved, my long lost breeches
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
we are not Old,
BY N. L. SPENCER,

BY N. L. SPENCER,
We are not old, though years have rolled
Like shadows from our path away,
Since first to me thou didst unfold
Thy love-oh happy day.
We are not old!
Thy cheeks are fairer than the rose,
Thy lips are sweeter than the dew,
Thy hand is whittier than the SHOWS,
And as the heavens thine eyes are blue:
We are not old
Time dealeth gently with us here,
No change our hearts have ever known,
Our joy increases year By year,
For sweet contentmentis our own:
We are not old
As in the past may we glide on,
All gently down the stream Of life;
And when we reach our journeys end,
May We together rest-my wife:
We are not old
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
EVENING.
pY :. ).

See the dim twilight shadowing comes
Across the brook, the lawn the hill,
And spreads its sombre mantle round,
And Nature rests and all is still.
The day now fades before the sight,
And evening comes with gentle sway
To give to earth the rest of night,
And chace the cares of day away.
IT'S pleasant, then, to sit and muse
Ger pleasing memories of the past,
While fancy's never wearing touch
viii paint the image true and fast.
II is the honr when We may muse
Ger all the memories of the day,
And meier should NE forget our God,
Nor then forget our VOWS to pay.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30

~ In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the
other day, a lady was walking out with a
little dog as beau, when tall gruff- look
ing hound made rush at the little dog.
The latter very nimbly skipped around
the lady and disappeared. The hound
looked first this side, then that, then up
into the air, and after taking aturn about
the lady, walked off in great astonishment;
thereupon the little dog wagging his tail
with exceeding joy at his escape. emerged
from under the ample folds Of the lady's
crinolineS-.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
a Es 0atWittod.

Attorney c. =, Of Providence, was
a very able law but he sometimes got
. sold' by those 70 made no pretensions
to the art of wit n chicahery that are us
ually attributed 10 Ae long headed" Of
the legal professioh One day an old far
mer from the adioia$g county entered his
office, saying, Good orning, Mr.. c."
Good morning. led the lawyer, sur
veying the cod han carefully, and
querying in hisM&6nd- wonder how
much | can maktV&kts f you, old chap
)" Take seat sir. - have come to con
suit you on theN fiety of commencing
a suit against ~ ighbor Mr.. G. in re
gard to the bou2 ny line between our
land, which | be v he has oyerstepped.
. Yes sir, please NE the case" replied
the lawyer, in al 10 that showed he was
ready for busine4 M The countryman then
proceeded to sta he case every thing III
his neighbor - 49, against himself.
as though it wo 81 own story aud as
he concluded la %scf G. remarked = Very
good evidence r, very good every
taing is in your Apr, you will be sure to
win the case if ron brought it in COURT
/" Is there anything to pay?" asked the
man rising to leave. Oh no, nothing sir,
but sir you viii let me proceed with the
case at once? ~U No l guess not; you
have just decided againstme. and itwould
not be prudent to commence suit; | will
settle it with him" and he turned to the
door. But hold on sir; you had better
bring in your papers and let me examine
them | may have been to hasty in my
conclusions" oh no, sir; I am much
obliged for your advice. | am satisfied
without going to law" and the country
man made an awkward bow as he passed
out, while Lawyer G. responded with a
muttered curse.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
For the Monmouth Weekly Herald.
Laure Hill Cemetry.
pY l. D. 3.

Though mortality guard the entrance here,
Reminding man of the grave and bieri
Yet there is much to dispel the gloom
Which ever hangs around the tomb.
Trestlcd arches and blooming flowers,
Pleasant walks and shady bowers;
Noble pines and monuments grand,
Point, to bright and better land.
Ornamental trees. and exotics rare,
Are found in abundance here and there;
The lovely Schuykill deep and wide,
Flows in pearly beauty by its side.
Nature and art in beauty vie,
To attract the mind, to please the eye;
To dispel the gloom, the fear, the dread,
Which hang around the city of the dead.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30

neA A Pennsylvania judge has decided
that hotel is tavern, and landlord
Is obliged to take in anybody that comes
along and asks for accommodations, how
ever suspicious may be his appearance
and the landlord has no right to turn any
body away whether lie can pay for his
lodgings or not.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30

nea- In the olden time diyines argued
on" How many angels can dance on the
point of neeedle?'
An interesting inquiry, Of somewhat
similar nature, would be- How many
lawyers can stand on point Of law?"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-07-30
I sat down in thought profound;

sat down IN thought proIoundi
This maxim wise drew:
It's easier far to like a girl,
Than make girl like you'll
But after all, don't believe
Ny heart will break with wo;
1fsise' inclined to love that chap"
Why, bless her, let her 60,