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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

A LUsrY LIE.-When a mar attempts to
lie, we like to see him go at it with his whole
soul. We have a case in point: GA recent
California paper contains o letter from Fred
erick Litchenberger, M d., who states that a
companion named Ernest Flutchterspiegel,
while prospecting for gold in the ~neigh0orhood
of Frazer river, found some "geodes,p which
are masses of quartz containing a pint of fuid
called the /" water of capitalization" which was
drank by the unfortunate man. with a jesting
remark, and soon after he complained ofgreat
weight and pain in his stomach and bowels
In a short time he died, and his body instant
ly became rigid, and in a few hours p~etrifac-
ton took place. the whole body, flesh, blood
heart, liver, intestines, DC, becoming stone.-
Thus, by drinking half a pint, the poor fellow
became quartz. 6al8AiiAwea
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Stamnering and Suffering.

DR.. Wood, who has been stopping in our
village for some time past for the purpose Of
treating the disorder of suffering and STAN
mering, effected a day or two since a complete
cure of the very worst case we ever saw
Having been operated upon som years since,
and obtaining only temporary relief, it was
with much difficulty the patient was persuaded
to try DR.. Wood. He now informs us that he
is perfectly satisfied Of q complete and perma-
nent cure. We make mention of this for the
benefit of those who are afflicted. 1
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Observations on the Weather.
BY DR.. JOHN 4. Woodruff.
MURDER.

A correspondent Of the Mobile Mercurg,
writing from Marion, Miss, on the 18th inst,
gives the following particulars of the murder
of Mr.. Hudnall, byJ. Nj. Steele, at Enterprise,
on the evening Of the 18th:
/" From all accounts, il was a cold blooded
affair, Steele is the keeper Of a livery stable,
and it seems that Huduall and some other
gentlemen had been sitting at the stable, en-
gagged In q warm conversation about some
matter. One by one they had risen and left
after sunset, and Hudnall was the last to rise
to depart. Steele Intercepted and detained
him, and commenced getting up a row with
him. lie thrust his person about him in a
rude and angry manner, and charged him with
stealing money out of Lis pocket. Hudnall
told him that he was a liar, whereupon Steele
attempted to strike him with a stick, which
Hudnall succeeded in wrestling from him.
Steele then drew a bowie knife and cut his
throat, of which he died in a few minutes
Steele walked through the crowd, with his
Knife in his hand, defyiag the whole of them,
and came up and stood ever his victim as he
was expiring, and heaped abuse upon him with
horrld' imprecations. He then mounted a
horse and rode away unmolested. There were
but few persons present.
Hudnall was an elderly man-probably GO
--lnottenslVe, and esteemed for his gentlenes:
Of disposition, as well as for many other traits
OF character. The murder has produced 8
profound sensation in the community.
Steele is a young man, who has been lead
ing lately a very reckless life, and had becom,
the terror of the town indeed. He stands in
dicted for sundry outrages, and among then
assaults with intent to kill. Had he appeared
at the coming Circuit Court for Clark to an
Swer, he would probably have been sent to tn
Penltentiary. 1t is said that be has left be
hind him in his fight, a beautiful and amiabl
wife with one child.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
The Editorial Convention.

Our Editorial brethren from all accounts
had a fine time at their Convention in Pater-
son, on Thursday last. Nearly all the papers
in the State were represented. We give else
where a summary OF the proceedings, which
were very interesting. In connection with this
summary, was an obituary on the death Of
Orrin Pharo, Esq, which a.waut of space com
pels us to omit.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Congressional Convention.
SECOND DISTRICT.

The Electors of the Second Congressional
District, composed of the Counties of Bur-
lington, Mercer and Ocean, opposed to the
present National Administration, and in favor
of Protection to American Interests, are re-
quested to meet at their respective wards and
townships, to appoint delegates, to meet in
Convention at FREEHOLD, on WEDNES
DAY, September 9Th, 1858, at IL o'clock,
A. NJ, to select a candidate for Congress, to
be supported at the next election.
WILLIAM BLACK,
Chairman of last ConYention.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Ca,rnp Meeting.

Camp Meeting broke up on Saturday morn
ing last. The attendance throughout was fair,
and on the last two days very large. The
Meeting was a District meeting and the en-
campment larger than any we ever saw. II
was we'll conducted, and marked throughout
by good behavior on the part of the people
Those who had charge and management OF the
affair, are certainly deserving of much credit.
But two or three arrests were made, and we
believe not a single accident occurred.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Charleston Springs.

This pleasant spot is becoming quite o
place of resort. Mr.. Wolcott, the proprietor
and owner of the grounds has made a vast i'm
provement in them duriag the last two years.
Adjoining the Springs, bath houses and sum
mer houses, swings, &C., have been erected
and the grounds neatly laid out. The Hotel
has also undergone considerable change. max
ing it very pleasant and convenient to the Wis
tor. Visit Charleston Springs.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

EXECUTION N MAINE.-Williams aud Cox,
the murderers Of the officers and one of the
crew Of the brig Albion Cooper, are to be ex-
ecuted at Lewiston Falls, Maine, on Friday
next. The wife of the mate of the Albion
Cooper, who was murdered by Williams, visit,
ed the cell of the prisoners last Wednesday,
The scene which enSued, says the Lewiston
paper, was sad indeed. The deep penitencs OF
Williams manifested itself. On his knees he
begged the forgiyness Of the murdered mans
wife, while Cox, a colored man, maintained a
stoical Indifference, unmoved by the scene
enacted so near him. This is the first execu-
ton in Maine for near a quarter Of a century.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
The Highland Light

We were a few days since on board a new
steamboat, called the Highland Light
built by STACEY PITCHER, Esq, who owns
three boats running on Shrewsbury River -
The length of keel of this boat is 165 feet, and
80 feet beam: She is very neatly built, and
we think, bears a very pretty and appropriate
name. She. is commanded by Capt. Ell. B
Parker. The Bar is kept by an old friend,
George II. White--both of whom are well
known as gentlemen and clever fellows.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Early Frost.

We were visited with a frost on Monday
night, which we regret to learn, done consid-
cradle damagein certain portions of our coun-
ty. A gentleman from Howell informs US
that in the low sandy district of that town
ship, the Buckwheat crop is entirely destroyed.
He also informed us that the g~rasshoppers are
doing considerable damage in portions Of
Howell
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

CURIOUS Story ABOUT THE QUEEN's Mes
sAaE.--The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Republican, says:--I have heard
from a high source a somewhat singular state.
ment, which if true (and / cannot doubt it),
explains two matters, namely: First, how the
President was secured from being hoaxed in
the matter of the Queens message ON the sub
atlantic telegraph; and secondly, why he
should come from the Soldiers Home into the
city, near midnight, to write his answer. The
statement is, that copies of both documents
were prepared some time ago and exchanged
between the parties, and that Queen Victo-
ria's note and a copy Of Mr.. Buchanan's re-
ply were locked up in the State Department.
This was done, it is said, to prevent imposi-
tion-and a very admirable plan it certainly
was. The reason why the President returned
to the city at night is hereby made obvious,
as it undoubtedly was for the purpose of COM
pairing the message sent to him with the copy
previously placed in his possession, and also to
obtain his own prepared reply from the State
Department, The fact Of the Queens message
being incomplete, and what was the substance
of the closing portion, seems to have been
knowa1o Mr.. Buchanan when he wrote his
reply; and the wording Of the reply itself ia
Vors the latter assumption.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

"a The barn and other outbuildings OF
Mr.. stilwell, at Morrisville, together with
their contents, consisting of hay, grain, har-
ness, &c, were entirely consumed by the FIRE
on Wednesday night, the 1lth inst. There
was no insurance upon the property, and the
loss, estimated at $4,000, falls heavily upon
Mr.. stillwelI. 1t is supposed to be the work
Of an incendiary. STANDARD.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

The various townships will hold their Meet
ings for the appointment of Delegates to the
above Convention, at the usual places of
meeting, on SATURDAY EVENING,
Sept. 4th, at y o'clock. Each township will
appoint FIVE delegates. The meeting for Free
hold township will be held at the Hotel Of
Stokes & Rogers.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

B The Democratic Convention of the LIST
(Cape May District Of New Jersey, recently
met and nominated Judge George A. Walker
of Atlantic county for Congress. They thought
the Lecompton business rather a hard dose, SO
they passed over in silence, gravely resolving
that they approved the course by the Buchan-
an Administration with regard to the Right
of Search, and were in favor Of a Protective
Tariff. The fact that there are several Iron
Furnaces and Glass Factories in that District
accounts for this last plank in their platform.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

1G~ PoTATo DIeGER.-An exhibition of a
new potato digger invented by Mr.. Peter An
tonides, near this village, took place a few
days since on the farms of Messrs. John Buck
and John Armstrong. A number of our far
were present and they express Their
admiration of its performance.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

aSn Three young men who went out to
win off Staten Island last Sunday, never re-
turned to shore. Nothing was known of them
till the discovery of their clothes on the beach
told their melancholy fate. 1t is supposed
that they were devoured by sharks.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

Ssg- A Grand Fancy Dress aud Masquer-
ade Ball, will take place at Thompson's
Atlantic Pavilion" Highlands Of Navesink,
on Monday next, the 30th inst. We have no
doubt this will be a fine affair. The proceeds
are to be given to the Church.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

B9@ On the fourth page will be found a
poem entitled Patrick Henry" from the pen
of that gifted printerpoet HENRY WAaD.-
Whoever has a taste for poetry, cannot fail to
pronounce this above the ordinary grade, and
we commend it to the attention of our readers.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
aezp IN Friday afternoon last

Bg On Friday afternoon last, about six
miles from cur village, at the residence of a
Mr.. Smith, there occurred one Of those acct
dents which are becoming quite common from
the general use Of dangerous machinery in
farm work. As they were about to stop
threshing for the day at the above named
place, a boy by the name Of P. Stryker, care
lessly caught up a sheaf of grain and thrust
it into the machine. A yell of pain followed,
and he Withdrew his arm torn into. shreds up
to the elbow. His brother-a mute-who
was Granddaughter hinl, grasped the mutilla-
ted limb, and held it compressed until a lig-
allure was applied. DR.. Brumagim, Of Spots
wood, was Immediately summoned, and on his
arrival, about 10 o'clock in the evening, am
putated the arm above the elbow-the patient,
to his inclination, being put under the infn-
ence of colorofogm. The operation, though
one of the minor ones in surgery, was perform
ed with all the peatness, celebrity and success
which others Of larger surgical experience
than country physicians usually boast Of
NJ. Times. s5i ms
g6s@ The robbers Of the HatteFs' Bank of
Bethel, Connecticut, being conscience stricken,
or thinking that the bills of that institution
were useless in their hands, on "Wednesday
evening returned $50, 900 of the money in a
clandestine manner to Captain Walling, Of
the New York Detective Police. The rogues
took care to reserve $4,000 for themselves.
The Captain will receive q reward Of three
thousand dollars for the trouble the thieves
gave him,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

HB@ A most destructive fire occurred at
Rochester, New York, on Wednesday night.
Five blocks ard twenty stores we're DESTROYED.
Celebrating the laying of the Atlantic cable
has been an expensive affair in Rochester;
this being the second disastrous conhigatio on
which has resulted from the display Of fire
works on the occasion. ! .
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

Aa9@ A horse and wagon were stolen from
Mr.. VIM. FL. Beavers, at Washington, War
rem comfy, Oh Saturday last. They were OBJ
tanned from Nr. Beavers under pretence of
hire, and nothing has been heard of the prop
erty since.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

Bgg~ The Salem STANDARD says two or three
men have been engaged in digging along the
river shore at Elinsboro', in search of buried
treasure to the amount of 81, 600, 600 which
a " spirit medium of Boston had informed
them was buried there a century ago. Their
efforts have as yet been Intellectual.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

e LEAyESwoRrH, Aug. 20, 185s.-OAacial re-
turns from twenty-six counties, by United
States Express to Bonneville, Aug 23, and
partial returns from two more, with four yet
to hear from, give the following result -
Whole vote, l3.3s0-majority against the
English proposition, 9,648 ~.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
mg~ On Wednesday evening, the 18th, inst

k5@ On Wednesday evening, the 18th, inst,
the yacht Fanny, at Keyport, belonging to
Mr.. White, of New York, was illuminated
with v~ariegated lights, and Is minute guns
fred from her deck in honor of the return of
the Niagara and the success of the Atlantic
Telegraph. On the shore tar-barrels were
burned, rockets sent up, and a breeze raised
generally.-Stamaard. sos
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
School Notice.

TIME inhabitants of School District No. 9. MUIR
Il phy's,) are hereby notified that a meeting will
be held in the School House on the 28th inst. at s
o'clock, P. M, to concert means for repairing the
present building, or erecting a new one in its stead.
Also, to decide whether it shall remain where it is
at present, or be removed to some more convenient
locality. WIN. E. CONOVER.l
JAMES CROXSON, : Trustees.
p. ]. M0REAU,
Freehold Auo II 1919 o.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Hotel Keepers.

500 GALLONS COOP PALE AND DARK
WV BRANDY, for sale cheap, on three months
credit. Apply to the subscriber at his Boot g.
Shoe Store, in Freehold, Nj.
G. T. FLEMING.
Freehold, Jnly 29, 1853. 29-tf
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Lopeman's Saloon.

ON MAIN STREET, UNDER THE NEW
~ Brick Building, and opposite the Court House,
has just been opened for the Fall and Winter trade.
Old friends, and as many new ones as feel like call
are respectfully invited. Everything usually
kept in a Saloon, may be found at
JONATHAN LOPEMAN'S
Freehold, Aug. 10, 1858. 43-tf
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Valuable Farm for Sale.

"A TINE subscriber offers at Private Sale, hisgs
lii Farm, situate in Smithville. on the1
road leading from Freehold to Nj. Holly, about 5
IL miles from Freehold, and 8 from West Freehold.
This property is beautifully located, and well known
as the Homestead of Asher Smith, decd. 1t con.
tains upwards of 200 acEes-50 of which is nice pine
and 20 acres beautiful white oak timber, and the re-
mainder is tillable, under a good state of cultivation
and contains an abundance of mari of an excellent
quality. Either a portion or the whole of this pro-
perty will be disposed of as may suit the purchaser.
The farm is divided by the main road, leaving on
the North side l03 acres, with the tavern buildings.
The remainder is located on the South side and has
upon it a good 2 story dwelling, with every neces-
sary convenience. As a business stand, or for farm
ing purposes, this property is an excellent one. A
new Turnpike Road from Freehold to Smithville is
now in course of construction, which must greatly
enhance its value.
The terms will be made very accommodating. For
further information, inquire of the subscriber on the
farm, or of almost anybody in Freehold, as the pro-
perty is well known.
WILLIAM SMITH.
smithville, Aug. 10. 1858. 43-8m.
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WEEKLY HERALD.s
~NTHURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 70, 1903.
IOHN c. S.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

MI. J. J. MickIe, Of Ne0 Brumsaeick, as
our onlu authorised t~raceling agentt to collect money
for subscription, aave1tising, DC. We soi0 not &C
kmou7eage settlements made wiM any other person.
This notice accepts Postmasters and Others aeho are
residents and doing business an the County, and
qcho hare been acting as our agent. 1t only refers
to t~yareling agents.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

Ia We hear from a friend that Kelly, ex-
ecuted at Brooklyn q few days ago, was hung
with the same rope used in the execution of
james P. Donnelly.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
Monmouth Co. Board of Chosen
Fraaholdas.

THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF
A. the Board Of Chosen Freeholders, Of Monmouth
County win be held at the Hotel of David Patterson
in Freehold, on WEDNESDAY,, the 8th day of Sen
next, at 10 o'clock, A. M i ri
HOLMES w. MURPHY, Clerk.
Freehold, August rs, 1858. 44-2w
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26
General Order l..

OG41GAd d. WAUGA Il
HEAD QUARTERS, MONMOUTH BRIGADE.
FREEHOLD, August IL, 1858.
THE Brigade Staff, Field officers, Regimental
Staff, Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Com
pany officers, attached to the Monmouth Brigade.
win assemble for Battalion Drill, in full uniform
with side arms, at Co1rs Neck, on SATURDAY,
the 28th day Of August a, D, 1858, at IL. o'clock.
A. NJ. nal frt.rs4 AZ av :
The Brigade STAFF viii report to the General ~
his quarters at Laird's Hotel, at the above hour
Privales Of Companies, who choose to attend in
uniform, will participate in the drill.
BY order of
JOEL PARKER,
Bfigadier General Monmouth brigade.
CHARLES M. HERBERT Asd-de- Camp.
August "a. fI.4H5fHerl m, 1w
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Reaping & Moving Machine.

he ever saw, both in workmanship and durability,
aud cannot find any place where it can possibly get
out of order; and the farmers, as a general thing,
are the best judges in the world. The opinion of a
good practical farmer is worth more than a dozen
mecnan1cs on a KeapIng ana MOVING Machine, Tor
they know what they want best, as they have got
to use them. The above named Machine is a
adapted for either reaping or moving. 1 used one of
tn above named Machines last season on my farm.
in order to test it, and it worked like a charm, and
all that saw it gave it the preference over every
other Machine they ever saw, for lightness OF draft,
and because they are not obliged to hurry their
horses off their natural gait, as The Machine has a
high motion, and the horses can walk on a slow
step. The great objection has been that the horses
have had to walk beyond their natural step, and the
consequence was, they soon tired out. / have on
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smalley's IS.
H4 MPROAED htLA tesr
REAPER s. MOWER
G.W. PATTERSON s. ID. G. SHEEP
HERD, Agents, Freehold, N. j.

TIME SUBSCRIBER NOW OFFERS TO THE
public the most perfect Machine now in use, and
from past experience has had an opportunity of
knowing what kind of Machines win suit the farm
es best, and has got up something entirely new
tor the year 1858, which is calculated to give per-
feet satisfaction. Judging from what farmers say
that have seen it, it must be so. There has hot been
a single farmer that has come to see it, but what has
said 1t is the BEST
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-26

A TRor, TWO MILE HEATS, BEST THREE IN
"a five, to Wagons, will come off for $3.50 a side,
play or rag, on Thursday next. Mr.. Joseph B.
Stone, ofsKeyport-names sorrel horse q Limerick K; e
Mr.. Henry Denise Observation-Disclosures q Empire"
colt, young Dan"
This will be the most interesting trot of the sea-
son. - ogN AMBRfon.
Aug. 26, 1865, 6 44-2w
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NEW WINTER GOODS.

The subscriber will hereafter receive Spanish
Quarters for 20 cents, in exchange for his new Fall
and Winter Goods. 19FgH D. C. PERRINE.
Freehold, Aug. 26, 1858. Aft
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Dispatch from the Queen.

ETNHE SUBSCRIBER, A CARRIAGE TRIMMER
A and Upholster, would inform the people Of Mon.
mouth ana elsewhere, that he is prepared to exc
cue at snort notice, and on reasonable terms for
CASH, apd CASH ONLY, all orders in his line From
i0ng experience elsewhere, and a residence of sever
al years in this county, he can safely say that the
best Of satisfaction will be given, and for the trntb
thereof, refers to any one who has patronized him
ana as almost every body has done so, he refers to
almost any body.
Sofas, Lounges, Chairs, &c, cushiored and re-
paired. Church Cushions made to order. or renair-
ed. with n~eatness and dispatch.
" Shop in South Street, Freehold. over Coon
ers Carriage Shop. Don't forget the place.
pnNTATNa
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Township Meetings.

Chairman of last ConXenti