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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
Revolutionary Relic.

A fortnight ago, some of the residents at
Long Branch, Monmouth Co, took advantage
Of an unusually low state of tide to make a
survey of The vicinity of the beach. They
carefully marked the location of the rocks and
bars aud took ~soandiugs of the bottom both
msitln and without the bar. Whilst engaged
iii this work they discovered FIVE large brass
cannon lying in about two fathoms of water
They are cid Spanish guns, and inasmuch as
there is no record of the wreck of any man-of-
war in that vicinity, Or of any vessel carrying
Spanish guns, it is a matter of question how
the cannon came to be deposited there. 1t is
thought they were either lost or thrown over
board during the revolutionary war.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
To Our Patrons.

The 18th day of the present month CON-
pletes the fourth year of the publication of the
HERALD. During the period, it has been our
constant endeayor to make the HERALD an in.
teresting and acceptable journal. Our efforts
have been crowned with a success far surpas.
sing our expectations. And now that we have
performed our part, we have a right to expect
that yon will perform yours. There are a
large number of accounts standing unsettled
for subscription aad job work-many of them
since we first started. It is very DESTROYS that
ALL our aeeounts should he settled by, or
previous to the expiration Of the yeas. as we
contemplate making a change III our business
at that tinie. Those Remaining unpaid after
the Isl of November, We viii be obliged 10
place elsewhere for collection. We trust our
friends VIII bear this il mind and give it the :
prompt attention.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

ny The result of the election in Califor-
MIA is highly gratifying to the National De-
mocracy everywhere. The issue was made
directly upon the policy of the Administration
upon the Lecompton question With the sin
gle exception of Maine, every State that has
spoken at the polls since the adjournment OF
Congress, has spoken in the same decided
tones.-Moamouth Democrat.
So have Pennsylyania--the Home of Mr.
Bhchanan-Indiana, Ohio and Iowa; but
they have spoken in dseidsd and emphatic tones
against the Kansas Policy of the ADMINISTERS
toni
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

A shocking murder was committed at Rus
sletown county of Huntington, Canada, in
the early part of last week. by q young man
named Cantwell, the eldest son of Wm. Cant
well, Esq, a wealthy and respectable merchant
and justice of the peace Of that place. 1t ap-
pears that young Cantwell was of dissIpated
habits, and had an alteration with his broth
er-in-law, in the course of which he drew a
knife, and attempted to stab him ; two ladies
present, relatives Of the parties, interviewed,
one of them receiving a severe cut on the
arm, and in the struggle Cantwell drew the
knife across the abdomen of his brother in-law,
cutting it open from side to side, so that his
bowels fell out, and he dropped dead.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
ss- We learn from the Trenton Republ;ca,

D6E- We learn from the Trenton Republican
that a fight occurred a few days since, between
Col. Wall and the editor of the True Ameri.
can. The following extract from the Repu5ti-
can will explain the cause of the disturbance:
"The story runs that the Colonel went
there with his " shore and quarantine circular
aud demanded that it should be published. ac-
cording to previous promise. The editor, sup
posing it to be only a slip of reasonable dimen-
sions, said, yes, yes" but when the Colonel
drew forth an ordinary sized q horselbilp the
editor stood aghast, and for some moments
hardly knew what to say. Finally he manag-
ed to stammer out something about horse
bills, nonsense, tom-foolery, clap trap, &c, at
which the Col. took serious offence. and forth
with administered the editor a blow between.
the peppers; and they do really say that the
editors eyes have been black ever since! The
poor old mar at once yielded the point, and
yesterday the said "horse-bill appeared in fla
ming characters, on the second page of the
True American.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

R- The Ocean Emblem says, the law pro
hieIting the killing of Deer for the past five
years having expired on the s0th ult., thai
beautiful animal of the forest has been most
relentlessly pursued by sportsmen from all
parts OF the country, Trenton, Philadelphia,
and other towns and cities, in and out Of the
State, in bands of twenty and upwards. for
several days past. From the reports that
reach US the Pines are literally overrun with
men thirsty for the blood of the majestic deer.
The law gives these men two months for the
chase, after which there is a heavy penalty for
killing this game. A few years more will suf-
flee to terminate the existence of these beauti-
mi relics OF the past history Of our State
They will survive the red men, their most
deadly foes, but a few years indeed.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
Misunderstanding.

We take pleasure in stating that our friend
William B. CONNIE, who has established him
ieIf in business in our village, took the special
premium" at our late fair on a farm wagon,
He has the wagon in his possession, which may
be seen at his shop, he offers it for sale-price
$50. Those in want of a good well-madt
wagon would do well to call at his place neal
the Freehold Institute. We will say for Mr.
CONNIE. that when he was making this wagon
he had no idea of taking it to the Fair, bu
did so at the solicitation Of some Of his friends
Mr.. Conine is a good workman and is deser'
ing a liberal share of patronage. Call an
see for yourselves.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
Monmouth County Bible Society.

The annual meeting of the Monmouth Co.
Bible Society will be held in the Reformed
Dutch Church of Holmdel. on Wednesday
November 10th, 1858, at 10 o'clock. A. NJ.
and it is earnestly hoped the Christian public
wiiigIve this meeting their attention. The
Comfy the past year has been nearly if moi
enterely explored and canvassed, and Reports
OF the same and other matters of interest will
oe presented and addresses expected. Churches
and individual friends are respectfully request
eu to present their Collections and Dolations
before that time to the Secretary, Rev. e. w.
Collier, Freehold.
On behalf of the Executive COMMITTEES.
GILBERT H. VANMETER. Secr'y.
ssHolmdel, Mon. Co. N. ]
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
Singular Accident.

The Hartford Press, in describing a game
of wicket, gives the following remarkable in.
cident;
"Mr. 5abez Alyord, bad buekled a strap
tightly around his right ann above the elbow,
to prevent his arm from becoming famed when
throwing in the ball. Soon a large throw be.
came necessary, but as the effort was made, a
crack, short aud distinct as that of a pistol,
was heard across the playground, and the
young mans arm fell powerless at bis side, the
ball describing q short curve beyond. On an
immediate examination of the arm by Doctors
Phelps and Steele, who were upon the ground,
it was found that the bone was broken short
off, just above the point where the strap was
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
sss- A Terrible Accident. saws the ocear

Hs-A Terrible Accident, says the Ocean
Emblem. occurred last week, about three miles
from Toms River, by which a son of Mr.. Jas
Robson lost his arm. The young man was
out cunning with another, when he took hold
of the barrel and attempted to draw the gun
towards him, in the doing of which the gun
was discharged, sending the whole aload into
bis arm. A consultation of physicians was
held. when it Yves decided to amputate the
arm, which was doaSby Or. Wm. A. Newell,
Governor, assisted by his brother and 9th
era. The young man was doing well at last
accounts.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

ARREST OF THE MURDERER McMAHoN.--The
Newark Mercury says, we are gratifed tc
learn that 9 dispatch was received yesterda,
by Mayor Bigelow, from Chieeof Police Whit
ney dated St. Louis, stating that James Nc.
Mahon, who murdered Mrs. Ann McMahon
IN this city, on the 10Th of September. had
been arrested in that city. We are without
any details as to the arrest, but the simple
fact is in the highest degree gratifying. The
murder was o most atrocious one, and as the
finding OF the Coroner's Jury, he can hardly
escape the punishment due to his crime.
The Newark Adrertiser of last evening saws.
Chief of Police Whitney arrived in this city at
about 10 o'clock on Saturday night, having in
his custody the murderer James Mcmahon
who was safely lodged in the County Jail
where he is waiting trial, This morning he
placed at the County Court, and charged,
de plead not guilty to the indictment for
murder, aud said that be was ready for trial
any time. He had no counsel, but said he
had 500 to pay one. His trial was set down
for Monday Oct. 18th.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
Opposition County Convention.

The Opposition Convention for Monmouth
County, met at Freehold, on Saturday, octo7
tober 9th, and was called to order by Charles
S. Tunis, Esq, in the absence Of the Chairman
of the last meeting.
The following gentlemenAwere elected Off,
Gers Of the conyention:-Ho3 JACOB HER
BERT, President, and SWlLLlAM +
HOFFMAN, Secretary. Delegates from the
following townships were present:--Mlllstone,
Manalapan, Freehold. Marlboro, Middletown
Shrewsbury, Ocean aud Howell. On motion
of a. g. MCLEAN. Esq, it was
RssoIred, That the Convention go into !
COMMITTEE Of the whole, upon the expedlencl
of forming a Ticket.
Henry Rowland was snominated at TN
choice Of the Convention, for County CLERK
A letter from Edward l. Pitcher, Esq, stat
inp that Mr.. Rowland would not accept tn
nomination. and one from Joseph Woolley
!. ESQ. soliciting the nomination for him Mr..
Howland) were read.
On motion it was ordered that q Committe
of one from each township, be sappointed
form a Ticket, to report upon Saturday mex
at / o'clock, P. Nj consisting of Thoma
Baird, of Milestone; Forman Stillwell, Mana
, apan: Geo. w. Patterson, Freehold; John y
! Herbert. Marlboro; Thomas l.. Fields, Mi
dletown; John NJ. Lippencott Shrewsbur,
Charles T. Fleming, Ocean; james Coop.e
Howell; Bennington Gill, Upper Freehold
y -aia cid Matavan; Esquire Warne
Raritan; Gilbert H. Vanmater, HolmoeI; '
Fl. johnson, Atlantic; and Benz. D. Pearc
Wall.
b On motion it was carried that the Preside
call the next convention. On motion it W
ordered that the Secretary furnish the repe
the Convention, for the Monmouth Herald a
: Monmouth Inquirer. The Convention then .
journed,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
Shocking Accident.

An unknown man was run over by Cap
ner's train on the Camden A. Amboy Railroad,
at Old Bridge, on Saturday last. The indi-
Vidual 10 question started from Freehold for
New York, but misIaid his ticket and was put
off the express train at Spotswood. After the
train had left he discovered his ticket and got
on Capner's train having previously imbibed
liquor pretty freely. AS the train was start
ing from Old Bridge the whiskey and warm
air in the car became too oppressive for an in-
side passage, and the deceased left the passen-
ger car and stood leaning over the brake
when the sudden start pitched him off on the
track and two cars, one loaded with iron pas
sed over him, severing one leg at the thigh
He was picked up and everything dene which
humanity could suggest to alleviate bis suffer-
ings, but in vain; death occurred in less than
one hour.-Hightsts I'm Ercelsior.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
aey- The Democrat in its issue of last wee

asy~ The Democrat in it's issue of last week
charges that Mr.. STRATToN is a wealthy man,
and au ariStocrat, and for that reason should
not be supported. The editor should certainly
have used the name Of WALL, instead of SrRAr-
TON, but being so accustomed to vilify and
abuse candidates of the Opposition-particu-
larry those who are good men--he conld not
let an opportunity escape to crafty this pecu-
liar propensity, and Mr.. SrRArroN is made a
victim for Misrepresentation. We never con-
sidered such publications very beneficial to
any party-and in this instance, less SO than
ever, as every one knowing Col. WALL, knows
something about his wealth-and every one
knowing the character of the Democrat, cannot
fail to properly appreciate its "billingsgate."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
TONS RlvER, Oct 2, 1858. d

JoHN L. n. SrRArroN, Esq, Dear Sir:
A report is in circulation in this part Of the
Second Congressional District, to the effect
that, Col. James W. Wall, the Democratic
candidate for Congress, is especially in favor
OF large appropriations by Government for the
preservation Of life and property on our coast
and also in favor Of appropriations for our
Surfmen and their families, for lives lost in res
cuing persons wrecked OH our coast; and, fur
ther, as especially opposed to the removal Of
the New York Quarantine to the Jersey Shore,
and as by this same report it s more than in
timated that you, as the candidate of the Op
position party, are opposed TO these popular
measures, you will oblige your numerous friends
as well as serve the public good by making
known your views and intentions OIL these cues
tons Of much interest to the public. You
views are already well known to be in favor o
q protective Tariff, and opposed to the fur
tner spread Of Slavery, questions also dear t
the people of the Second District.
Truly yours, LEWIS gHINN.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
LETTER OF JOHN L. n. sTRArToN

MoUNr Holly, Oct. 4th, 1858.
LEwEs sHENN, Esq Dear Sir.
: Your letter of the End inst, asking nv
views in relation to the removal of Quarantine
from New York to our own state, and as ia
the claims which our Surfmen have upon the
general Government, for liberal appropriations
to aid them in the protection of fife and prop
erty upon our coast, has been received.
As to the removal Of the New York Quar-
a~ntine, | did pot auppoae that . dissenting
voice could be found in New Jersey, and nor,
especially In his Congressional Distrs9. A;
soon as the people OF New York proposed tc
remove their +" pest house. to the shores OF oul
own New Jersey, the proposition was met BY
a 9q@nlnoHs feeling o~f'ndsgaatiion and cOad3sm
nation. This was not confined to any particu
lar party or set Of men, but was felt and ex
pressed by every man, who had the feelings Of
a Jerseyman and the interest of his state al
heart, No man was, or still is more opposed
to this ipiqqitoas attempt, to trample upon the
rights and blast the prosperity of the people,
living in that beautiful section of our state,
and who would have fallen victims by the sue.
cess OF this measure than myself. | did then,
will now, and shall for all time to come, exert
my abilities to the utmost; in preventing such
an invasion Of our rights.
No one appreciates more highly thar l do,
the services which are rendered by our brart
and true hearted surfmen, in their efforts for
the preservation of life and property on the
Jersey cqast-I know the psrils which they
encounter, and their fidelity to the work in
which they are engaged, and have always be-
lieved that they were poorly compensated for
the services rendered. Should ! be elected, to
represent the people of this district, in our ma
tienal legislature, | shall not only regard it as
a "@1s"f~a datg, but shall estaem it as al, espectu,
pleasure to see that this class of our fellow.citi.
zens are amply rewarded for their services, and
that our coast receives a liberal share of all
preparations, from the general government
1t has been intimated, that through a mistake
perhaps, some Of the appropriations intended
Tor New Jersey, have nti$carried, in conse-
quence of which some Of the Station Keepers
have not RECEIVED their full wages. If elected
should feel it Incumbent upon me, to investi-
gate this matter, and if wrong has been done,
by mistake or otherwise, see that reparation
DE made, Very truly yours, g.,
JOHN l.. N. STRATTON.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
,sy-on Friday evening last, fre prisoner.

sa~on Friday evening last, Are prisoners
that were confined in the jail of this County,
made their escape by unlocking the doors with
a aooOdsm key. One of the parties was Edw'd
r. Bennett, proprietor of q boarding house at
Little Silver. who had been confined on a
charge of assault with intent to kill another
E. R. Patterson, charged with bigamy. The
remainder were petty thieves.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
MIppIEsEx CouNrY.-Ine OnnosItian IN

MIDDIaEsEx County The Opposition Con.
Sention for MiddIesex County met at New
Brunswick on Monday, when ABRAHAM EVER.
EFT, of South Amboy, was unanimously nom.
lnated as the opposition candidate for State
Senator. The best feeling prervaded the Con-
%yentiop, there being an entire uuanilnity and
q determination to succeed eyineed. Ever
ett's election may be regarded as certain, ana
by . large majority.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

p- A SrRoNe ARGyMENF. = While Judge
Ryerson was addressing a Democratic meeting,
at Franklin Furnace, on Thursday evening
last, some Lecompton outsider threw a skunk
into the Church in which the meeting was held.
The Judge took no further notice Of the insult
than to remark that it was the strongest and
most consistent that had yet been advanced
by the Lecomptonites.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
PEOPLE OF OCEAN AND MON.
- EEM0UTH,
Read This

The following straight forward, open and
candid expressions, from the pen of JOAN L.
n. STRArTos, viii set at rest the insinuations
and charges Of the friends Of james W. Wall,
on the subject of the Quarantine removal and
the payment Of onr Surfmen. for their services
in r~eseuing persons and prop rty, wrecked on
our coast from destruction. We ask for bis
letter, which is in reply TO the following state
nent and questions. a careful reading.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

Rar In a prize fight near Detroit, lately,
one mans ear was chewed off by the gentle
rAanly antagonist with whom he was lighting.
A spectator wrapped the piece in a bit of pa
per aud put it luto the pocket of the owner.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
Head Quarters.

Third DIVISION N. ]. MILITIA.
SoMERynLE. October 6, 1858.
90 JOEL PARKER, the Brigadier of the Non
mouth Brigade.
THE Major General of the Sd Bivisicn New Ter.
4 sey Militia, hereby orders that YOU have rnrr
Brigade, under arms, for review and ipspection 81
HlGHTSTONN, n. j, on THURSDAY, the Dist of
October inst, at II o'clock, NJ. By order of the
Commandments Chief.
PETER /. sTRYLER, Mai, Gen.
GENERAL ORDERS. No. 3
HEAD QUARTERS, MONMOUTH BRIeApg
Freehold, Oct. 9Th, 1858.
In obedience to q Division order, issued bv Ma;
General Stryker, Of Sd Division N. j. Militia. this
brigade will parade, for inspection and review in
full uniform, fhlly armed and equipped on the 2lst
day Of Oct A. .. 1868; at Hightstown.
The Brigade line will be formed at il { clock
NJ, on the Monmouth road, right resting on Main ST
The commandments of the I'd and Sd REGIMENTS
are charged with the duty of forwarding complete
returns of the Inspection of their respective CON
mands to Aid-de-camp Herbert, before the close of
the parade. The Brigade Staff will report for duty
to the General. at the hour for forming Brigade line
upon the ground before designated.
Major Yard is detailed to act as Brigade Major
and Inspector, for the day. 1sss@s
By order of
JOEL PARKER,
Brtgadler General Monmouth iBytoods.
CHARLES NJ. HERBERT Atd-de- Camp.
Oct. Il, 1858. 1w
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
arour old friend John Yliet late nrop

sDr Our old friend yShn yliet, late propri-
etor OF the " Buekeler House in New Bruins
wick, and formerly Of the '.Jamesbnrg House
removed to Cranberry We have FREQUENT
ly in our sojournings, stopped with !. John,o
and can testify to his ability to please. Gran
berry BIAS got tive as good landlords as any
ia the State, and persons visiting Craa-
berry viii not be injured or lnsulted by calling
either "Viiet' or 9 VanderTeer.D
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

b1 HIeH LgFs.-A gentleman in New
York informed The editor Of tue Fayetteville
Observer recently that he had paid $1,000
Tor a pew in DIR. A~lexander's (Presbyterian)
Church, aud that. besides, it was subject to a
ground reut OF $50 a year. fhls We consider
paying pretty extrayagantly for the privilege
vi grace. .,u.x..
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
WASHINGTON C

In consequence of the severe storm on
Wednesday evening the 18th, the opening of
the Winter Session was deferred until Wednes-
day Evening, the goth inst.
Address by Joseph D. Bedle, Esq, of Free
hold. Subject" Mohammed."
WIN. B. STOUT, Setu.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

HE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH A "SLoW Coach
The rate of travel Of the comet is computed
to be 100000 miles per hour, at which rate
the distance between Boston and San Francis,
co round sCape Horn, 10000 miles, would
be accomplished in four minutes or between
New York aud Liverpool in one minute and
six seconds. The Telegraph had better break.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

b2~ The monthly table Of Marine losses fol
the past month, show an aggregate Of twenty
vessels, OF which one was q steamship, two
were ships, four were barks, five were briggs,
and eight were schooners. The total value Of
property lost was one million one hundred and
twenty-eight Thousand two hundred dollars.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
Sands and Nathans' Circus.

TINS company, wnIcn IS one u tue DesU now
travelling, will visit Freehold, on Monday
One of the most attractive features in the pro-
~cession will be the "Calliope Whistle" which
we presume, viii draw a considerable crowd
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
West Freehold Lyceum.

This Society meets every Friday Evening
at 7 o'cloek. The question for Discussion o.
Friday Evening, Oct. 10th. i~s;'i Which il
the most prolific source Of Crime, Poverty.
Wealth or Ignorance
-. H. ]. CLARK, seesy
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

APPLEs.-Within a week or two, 5000
barrels of apples have been shipped from Bos-
tor to Baltimore and Philadelphia. The APP
pie crop Of the New England States is said to
be very large this year.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

pTThe Synod 81 Eev Jersey will hold its
annual meeting in the Third Presbyterian
Church in Trenton, commencing on Tuesday
Of pext week, to be opened with a sermon BY
Rev. john D. Hall, D. D., the last Moderator.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14

g9 A large rolling mill at Reading, Penn
~sylyaaia, mas again gone into operation, after
a suspension Of some mouths. This looks Liz {
refsai OF confidence
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-14
The Pioneer Cricket Clnh.

Will meet for practice on Tuesday afternoon,
Oct. 10Th at 81 o'clock. on the grounds Of
Mr., o. h. Willis.
By order.
ALEXANDER A. YARD, Secretary.