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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-05-09

krw. Ea:ENCH PATENT LbATH ER
AsSs*ssxaKEY CATERS, WITH KID yOPS.-We
have received large stock of the above
3ocds to whic invite the attention of those In
want. They are fiue any in the city or State,
md will SILL them flor IS, which ia s less than
hey can be bought else whore, Ali we ask Is call,
md examine for yourself. aud you will be sure to buy
C. s. MAUEICE, metropolitan Store,
my9 ISL Main at Eagle Square.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
Byron's First Love.

" She was his life-the ocean to the
river Of bis thoughts" That Mary Cha
worth returned the passion Of his young.
love, there is no doubt; but like the Mon
tagues and Capulets, the houses of Cha
worth and Byron were at feud. Mary
had not the strength and truth of Juliet,
and so they were parted separation by
far more piteous to her and more fatal to
him than death amid the full summer
Brightness of happy love. This, not
Shakspeare's, was the true sole-tradeev.
Might she not have redeemed even his
wayward and erfing nature by the diyin-
'ity of pure love and steady faith?
She lived, it is said, to weep wild tears
over words which have linked her name
in sorrowful Immortality to her lovers,
and died in broken heartedness at last.
While he, grown reckless and defiant, the
very core of his heart turned to ashes, and
distressing and despising his brother man,
swept on in a glorious, sad and stormy
career, till the shadows deepened and the
long night set in.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
Curious Facts about Alligatorz.

Alligators nests resemble hay cocks
They are four feet high, and Eve in diam,
ter at their base, being constructed of
grass and heritage. First, they deposit
enc layer Of eggs en- a layer Of mortar
and having covered this with LAYER of
mud and heritage, eight inches thick lay
another set of eggs upon that, and SO on
to the top, there being commonly from
one to two hundred eggs in nest. With
their tails they beat down round their
nest, the dense grass and reeds Eve feet
feet high, to prevent the approach of un
seen animals. The female watches her
eggs till they are Matched by the heat of,
the sun, and then takes her, brood under
her own care, defending them and pro-
viding for. their Substance. DR.. Lutz-.
emburg, Of New Orleans, told me that he
once packed up one Of these nests with
eggs in box for the Museum of st. Pc
torsburg, but was recommended before he
closed It TO zee that thers ives no danger
Of the eggs being .hatched on the voyage.
On opening one young alligator walked
Dat, and was soon followed by the rest
about hundred, which he fed in the
house, where they went up and down
stairs, whining and barking like young
puppies.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
Parody.

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How dear to my heart are tne scenes u y clunoou
When fond recallee,oa pfessn' ~ ,en 70 VIII
Inc cheessp'sss " sio ps AZ 'l0 "nu
Aud ararr p TSo stnn,,, tt.+ NV ;ne,nov tn.
ma anu t; esely pu ssuu,p siss Ivy ii'@nsy Anem
Lug Ois NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. shaaa WIN "Aus Spfeauins
MI. -. s stae VI, -,
Ane no'se s sIIo s'oAeu "A''e my s'"nu-lo'nei
rh a,,.o.> ~ a. ,,...;, a. a.,-., ., a.,
Ane sleep om sl1 ioun'oiS' sno ''aisos IA We
AZ az n u,s,..s,s i.;.. .,.
r o I;t91 ;.ta 40. ;.,. 800 ~ Sno VOL
nU sen ,'T.lI WIG Ai.'es
Ane pool "''i' Ai''0i' We "io"nsu IA 'no "en'
remember with pleasure my grand fathers goggles
Whlch rode SO moJestlc astraddie his nose;
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
ORATORY.

In looking over some old papers a day
or two ago, we stumbled over the follow
ing extract from q speech delivered by
Henry Clay before the students the New
York State and National Law School:
Speaking Of the art of extemporaneous
speaking he said:
I" ] owe my success in life to one single,
fact, viz: that, at the age of 27, l com
menced and continued for years the pro,
cess Of daily reading and speaking upon
the cout6nts of some historical and scien..
ttifc book. These off hand efforts were
made sometimes in q cornfeld. at other
times in the forest. and not unfreouent.
in some. distant barn, with the horse and
OK for my auditors. It is to. this early
practice of the great art of all arts that
| am ineepted for the primary aud lead
ing impulses that stimulated me forward
and have shaped and moulded nv entire
subsequent destiny. Improve, then,
young gentlemen, the superior advnnta Q es.
you here enjoy. Let not d day pass with.
out exercising your powers of speech
There 10 no power like that of oratory.-
Caesar controlled men by exciting their
fears; Cicero, captivating they affections
and swaying their passions. The influ-
ence OF the one persisted with its author:
thatot the other continues to this day."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
Short Romance,

A letter from friend informs lis Of the
marriage at Baltimore Of two of the res
cued from the Central America. Both
parties became mutually attached to one
another on board the steamer, and on the
very evening preceding. the disaster
sealed their affection with the usual
VOW When the gale came on and the
panic was at Its height, the young lady
threw herself in his arms, and with gal.
lantry quite becoming the romantic occa.
sion, the gentleman Impressed Her brow
with, one Of Tennyson's patent "soul-sent
kisses and slidn her over into the FIRST
boat that was lowered. He saved him.
self ON plank. Upon arriving at Norfolk
the lovers met. But the young man ap-
peared strange. He had lost his yalise
and all hts money. The young lady as.
Hsured him that money was nothing. The
young man shook his head and looked sad
as much as to say" now, maybe gou think
so. But, said his devoted one; have
enough. Fear not. Father has two hun
dred thousand. Ali gasped the afRanced
bridegroom, I'VE speak novel fashion,
and he looked extremely philosophical
but said no more. They suddenly van
ished, and we suppose are now enjoying
all the blessings of matrimoney, &c, &c
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
MisteIaneolts.
An American Pirate.

A Hong Kong correspondent Of the
London Times gives the following account
|of an American pirate" While I am
upon his subject Of piracy, let me mention
that an American, named Eli Boggs, was
tried at Hong Kong on Wednesday last
for piracy and murder. His name would
do for villain Of the Blackboard class's
but in form and feature he was the hero
of sentimental novel. As he stood in
the dock brarely battling for his life, it
seemed impossible that the handsome boy
could be the pirate whose nane had been
for three years connected with the bold
est and bloodiest acts of piracy. 1t was
face of feminine beauty. Not down
upon the upper lip, large lustrotis eyes, a
mouth the smile Of which might woo coy
maiden, affluent black hair not carelessly
parted, hands so small and so dslicately
white shat they would create sensation
IN Belgravia-such was the Hong Kong
pirate, Eli Boggs. He spoke for two
hours in his defence, and he spoke we'll
without tremor, without an appeal for
mercy, but trying to prove that his prose
cution was the result of conspiracy
wherein Chinese bumboat proprietor
and q sub.oficial Of the colony (both of
whom he charged asbeing in league with
all the pirates on the coast) were the
conspirators. The defence was oftourse,
false. 1t had been proved that he had
boarded junk and destroyed by cannon,
pistol, and sword, fifteen men; and that
having forced all the rest overheard, he
had fired at one of the victims, who had
elutched rope and held on astern. No
witness, however, could prove that he
saw a man die from a blow or shot
struck or fred by the pirate The jury,
moved by his youth and courage, and
straining hard their consciences, acquitted
him of the murder, but found him guilty OF
piracy. he was sentenced to be trans
ported for life.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
WATCH GLASSES.

Nror WISHING TO IMPOSE UPON MY cUsTo-
( liners, Iwould state that have two qualities of
Watch Glasses, of which will sell at % and the
sthsr such as other people sell at IS cents IT Is
Sents. SEQ
watches and Jewelry for sale as cheap as can be
purchased anywhere, and warranted as represented,
81 no sale.
Rsg- Clocks. Watches, and Music Boxes, ofsvery
description, carefully repaired. and wauaptsd
JAMES N. HOPPER.
r,eeRold, Sept 8. 1867. 46-h
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

esa- Some zcfusty, dusty, gusty. cur
maegaon Of bach, gave the following
as toast at q celebration
Our fire engines--may they be like
our old maids--ever ready Int naver
wanted"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

Among the late suspensions Of Banks
IN philadelphia, was that of Eliza Banks.
who hung herself on account of unreqnit.
ed love, but she was cut down and re-
deemed.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

UFD DR.. Conyers, of London. onco dis
sscted person who had died Of love, and
fouad an impression of aslsdy's face up-
on his heart. Ahemt Must have sgaI.
lowed her daguefreotype.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

DsA- A raw Irishman, on his FIRST sight
OF locomotive, declared it was the dew
i. No." said his companion, :. It's 6hIy
steamboat hunting for Hathef."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

be- | don't wish I was never mar
ried. said man who was slightly shangr
haied at home, I" but | must confess en-
Wy bachelor.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

pa A gentleman asked negro boy il
he mouldn't take a pinch of snuff. Mo-
replied the darkey, very respectfully
" me- thank you; Pomp's nose not hun.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

No. Melancholy falls upon contented
lite like adrop Of ink upon white paper.
which Is not the less a stain because it
carries no meaning
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

17 The key Of the day and the lock
of the night is prayer.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

Ia Tho difference between perscNer.
ance and obstinacy; One isl. a strong
Wlll-the ether strong won't,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
!. I still demonstrated, but in vain. Bill
vas resolute, and so ! had to give it.

Z. still remonstrated, but in vain. Bill
vas resolute, and so had osgiye it.
As,we neared the house Bill said: -
!" Now, boys, whatever you do, don's
say word, nor laugh, nor nothing, and
after I've scared her, wen all slip OF, and
she'll never know who, nor what it was. =
a We all agreed, and after we had been
stationed around the chimney to hear her
scream, Bill walked in. So, 80
Good evening. Mr.. Devil" said the
Same sweet voice that d few moments be-
fore had bid me to come in; good even.
ing, / suppose you are used to warm
Auids;" and forthwith we heard d
"splurge" and then came splash and q
cry, not such one as we had expected
to; hear, but one of Bills real, genuine
squalls on the highest key. We all ran
in and saw the hot water dripping down
from Bills Uranium, while he was stamp
ing around like madness, tearing the
horned cap and false-faee from his head
Jane, the mischievous little elf, was stand
ing up By the cupboard, laughing as tho
she would go into spasms, Fortunately
Bill had received no lasting injury, but
assure you it put an end to our iun for
that nights. The joke had been turned
Upon us when we least expected IL, and SO
We went home. feeling rather done for
lhe story soon got out and for long
time Bill went by the name Of Mr.. Devil.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

pa Il one throw salt at thee. thon
wi VIII receive no harm unlessihQu hast sore
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

~ The man who retraced the past
ia supposed to be a harness maker.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12

nea The anoiept Greeks bury their
dead in jars. Hence the origin Of the e.
preston" He's gone to pot"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
W00I5l WOOL!

O.OOOIbs OF WOOL, FOR
NV which the highest prices WILDE given in Cash
Goods, at very loc praees.
Freehold, May21, 1857. 3O2m
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
PIANO FORTE FOR SALE.

4 SIX OCTAVE, ROSE WOOD,
Piano Fortc for sale cheap and terms to suit the
purchaser, by ax ornrx
Fresboid. Jnlv q. 1857 36-tf
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
GREAT DISCO VERY,

THE PEOPLE OF MONMOUTH COUNTY
have at last discovered the largest and cheapes'
stock Of Stoves and Tin ware that can be found IL
the County, at A. ]. MANNlNGsSa
Freehold, August 9th, 1857. 4l-tf
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-11-12
GENdUINE DRUGS,
LANES M, HOPPER

JAMES MI. HOPPER,
w GUILD INFORM HIS NUMEROUS CUSTO-
w mers and the public that he
HAS REMOVED
his Clock, Watch, and Jewelry Store, few doors
below the old stand,
To the New Building
Recently erected by DR.. Gonover adjoining the
residence Of DR.. Freeman, and the new
Drug Store,
ON MAIN STREET, FREEHOLD,
Where he is better than ever prepared to
carry on the business of repairing
Clocks and Watches, having
AS HANDSOME A STORE,
And well adapted to his BUSINESS for location and
convenience,
AS ANY IN THE WILL A G E.
He has now on hand
good assortment of clocks
andy elry, 10 which extensive adj
ditions will soon be made. Having other
irons In tho ERE, he is prepared to give his
undivided attention to this business, and will
endeavor to merit and hopes to
receive liberal patronage.
Many thanks for past
fayofs. Call and
see MS.
JAMES NJ. HOPPER,
Freehold, April % 1867. 2e-tf.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-05

ton, are designed to teach the theory and art of
teaching; and they have been of signal service in
all the States that have tried them.
The great State of New York began to create
fund for common schools in 1895. Fifty thousand
dollars were voted annually from the treasury for
five years; and the towns required to raise by
taxation an amount equal to that apportioned to
them annually. In 1914, the system was put in op-
Grafton. The permanent school fund is now about
seven millions of dollars the State constitution
wisely providing that it shall be increased $25, 900
annually. She expends about s., 500 900 per annum
for educational purposes of all kinds of which about
one million is raised by direct taxation Total white
population ,04s, 1885, Average length of schools, 8
months. There is State superintendent. There is
State normal school costing 81, 900 per year, and
one or more teachers institutes to each county
New York has graduated at her normal school, after
a full course not less than 1000 teachers-5, 900
have taken partial course and she is now provi-
ding instruction in the science of common school
teaching" for 1900 pupils annually Her common
schoo. system should command the admiration of
the world.
New Jersey has permanent fund of $4l3, 454 90.
The whole amount appropriated to school purposes
in 1856, was $475, 1913 81, of which about one-haf
was raised by taxes. Total white population 1885,
500. There is State superintendent. Eight teach
ers institutes were held in 1866. There is also q
State normal school, recently established, costing
1000 per annum.
Pennsylvania provided in her constitution in 1870,
for common schools, but system was attempted
till 1881. In 1884, the State was districted for
schools; and in 1854, her system was revised and
much improved. The State now raises by taxation
for schools the of 81 ,242,223 7O-total amount
expended for schools 81 500 s54 80; and this with
. very heavy State debt This does not however.
include Philadelphia, whose common schools are Of
superior order and highly furnishing, Il cost Of
$592, $40 80 per annum Total white population of
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-05


ingham, Jonathan Worth of Randolph, Absaom
Myers of Arson, and Thos. Ward of Lincoln; and
on the part of the Commons of w. N. H. Smith of
Hartford, Isaac Joiner of Pitt, Geo. w. Bannerman
of Bladen, Duncan McLaurin of Richmond, Geo. G.
Mendenhall of Guilford John Walker of Mecken.
burg, Nat Boyden Of Surry, j: R. Gillian Of BERTHE,
w. b. Wadsworth of Craven, William Eaton, Jr, of
Warren Cadwallader Jones, Jr., of Orange, B. L.
Bea of Davidson, and E. P Miller of Burke.
Having thus glanced at the history of education in
the State, and having traced common schools from
1925, when the first permanent fund for the same
was created, to 184l, when the system was put in
operation, let notice the progress which has
been made since the latter period, and especially
during the last ten years.
North'l arollna extends over an area of 30, 900
square miles, or 49, 600 900 of acres. In 184O her
white population 4s4 $40, and her total popu-
ation 753, 4l9, or about Is to the square mile In
| $780, her white population was 553, O28, and her
total population 500 os9, or about II to the square
mile. The increase of her white population from
1880 to 1910, had been only about per cent, while
her slave population nearly stationary where
as, the increase of her white population from 1910,
when her common schools were commenced, to
1850, was IA per cent, and that of her slave popu-
latlon Tor the same time II per cent l do not say
that this increase in population from 1910 to 1850,
is to be attributed entirely, or even in any very
great degree, to the establishment of common
schools; but do insist that the prospect thus held
out to the masses OF general public instruction. and
the benefits which it was foreseen would flow from
it in the way of internal improvements alone, must
have had an important influence in checking emf.
grafton to other States.
In 1910, the surface of the State-that is, the
lands with the improvements thereon-were est.
amounting to $64 ooo, 900; and ali other property
$1S6, 900, O00-making in all as the value Of The
State $500, 0O0, 900. Now, the aggregate valuation
OF the lands or real estate State is estimated
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-05

the State approprates one fourth of the annual rev
enue for school purposes There is no ho'""
school, but number of teachers institutes .,o
The new States of Iowa and Wisconsin ha'eM'sI
and permanent funds, and are commencing Ell sH.
lent systems of schools; and the young State cl a..
ifornia is also taking active and vigorous ''
same directions ,-,,,.
From the foregoing facts and statistics we oeou''
these results: ,,,o
The average length of the schools Of Ma'ne ~p tv,
system is in highly hourishing condition. ' Coo
months and three weeks; of New Hampshire NV
months; Of North Carolina four months. .,.d If
Maine distributes about 20 cents to the llea The
her white population New Hampshire a , "hout
same Connecticut, 95 cents North Carolina aO "us
80 cents; Virginia cents Connecticut nearly oG.
doar-Pennsy!vani nearly the same as Con.' oue
cut and New York and Ohio fraction o'e
dollar each to their total white population. ~,
North. Carolina, though her white poP1lauO"r
1000 less than that of Kentucky, expehus
as much as she does for educational purposes than
North Carolina has q larger school iunu a.
Maine, or New Hampshire, New Jersey ' ooo S or
Massachusetts,, 10y $500, O0V or Georgia. 10y ~
60O,0O0) coorps
North Carolina has as many colleges as u. '.mon
more academies by 100, and 1900 more c0n ,"bte
schools. The two States are about equa' J"
population. couth.
North Carolina has more colleges than eV ,hree
Carolina, more academies by 100, and nearly "''
times as many children at school. than
Virginia has $40, 900 white population NOR Os many
North Carolina; yet the latter has quite a. md five
colleges as the former, as many academies a"'
or six hundred more public schools. more
Kentucky has 2O0, 900 white population msny
than North Carolina; yet the latter mas more
colleges as the former, as many academies
am indebted for these and other statistics american
American Educational Year Book for 1885, 10 the var
Journal of Ed cation to the Census OF 1897 ssu
GUS reports Of Nj. Wiley, State Superintendent
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-11-21
NJic,..

.... ...- N1ticc.
All persons indebted 10 james Campbell
either by noe or eccount, viii do well tC
come and pay up, rs longer indulgence can.
not be given. J. CAMPBELL.
iuly II, 1857
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-11-21
hOyGia bcr.

Farmers should now gather in their
corn, and thci. potatoes. The corn is
wasting, and the pasturage for the
stock 10 cleaning the corn fields great
Iy diminished, by suffering the corn to
remain thus long on the field. The
potato crop, 50 far as our observation
has extended, and indeed, what we
have learned from others, says the
Cotton Planter, is generally inferior,
the result. in great measure, of the
very freezing and long continued cold
weather OF last winter, which serious.
j. injured the seed, and in many in
stances destroyed them entirely
This should admonish us to gather this
crop in proper time, and secure it care
fully. ..
The stock of the Plantation should
nc carefully provided for this month.
Good stalls and houses, with comfort
able pens or lots, that they may re-.
ccive their food to the best advantage,
will handsomely compensate the trou-
BILE and expense. Stock of every sort
may he kept fat upon much less food,
besides the very large amount of val
liable compost manure that may in
this way be collected and saved for
the plantation.
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-11-21

great deal of cost and labor' 1t is
the very cheapest way Of getting fine
crops of the best fruit, for the way in
which strong, long, and healthy shoots
will run up even the first year, will
seem like nothing short Of magic
and the short time in which such tree
will begin to hang out their rudy Of
golden treasures, and the size, beaut!
and richness OF the fruit afforded from
such an orchard, kept we'll cultivated
during its early years, will astonlsl
those who have never seen any bu
slip-shod culture.
After tree is well set out IN Sucl
an admirably prepared soil, the sub
sequent treatment, although OF the
greatest Importance, is very simple
II consists merely in keeping the Sol
mellow, by repeated stirring, and pre-
venting the growth Of any vegetable
for several feet from the tree, whether
it be weeds or the growth OF a crop
a hoca crop is however admissible, as
being next best TO clear mellow
ground, because most Of the surface is
still kept we'll stirred during the opc-
ration of tiIlagc. A SOwcd crop, grass,
or weeds, is ruinOus to young trees.
These hints. we are aware, are not
new to many; but it is often better to
repeat an old and important truth. till
all practice it, than to search only for
what is new.--Annual Register Of Ru-
raj A6ars.
IT. Apropos, we must express our
qualification at the increased interest
being manifested, in this locality, for
Horticultural improvement, as an ev-
idcncc Of which we would cite atten-
ton to DR.. S. w. Houghton's beautiful
Nursery, in this place, and which con-
tains about twenty-five thousand two
and three year old fruit trees, embrac.
ing over an hundred varieties Of ap-
pie, dwarf pear, cherry, and APRICOT.
We are an ardent lover Of good fruit,
and can but feel a gush of pride as
well as gadness, to observe the energy
and careIullness displayed by DR.. II.
in his efforts to advance horticulture.
As "a matter Of course he expects to
realize a pecunary compensation from
the sale of trees, but then, in proper
ton as he thus derives benefit, will
not the community be benefited? We
think so, and we take pleasure in in
vi'ing especial attention to the fact
that he is prepared to accommodate
all who may desire good and thrifty
fruit trees. ........