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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
Shooting an Orange from a Boys
Head

We have already alluded to the thousand
dollar wager made by John Travis, that, he
viii shoot three oranges from the head and
hands of a boy-distance, thirty feet-weapon,
a pistol. When we reflect that the tremor or
movement of a muscle may be sufficient to
cause q premature discharge, and that the de-
Walton of the fraction of an inch to the pre-
else aim might terminate fatally to the lad,
the feat appears as wonderful as it is certainly
novel. Travis formerly resided in Saratoga.
The feat comes off in Louisville, in June. The
oranges are a@cfSt0 be 2 Ia inches in diane
ter; one is pAceAAson 3he top Of his head ana
one on the backs6f each hand, the arms being
extended. In this position, at the distance of
ten PAGES, or thirty feet, facing the shooter,
and with no intervening object, Capt. Travis
proposes to hit the orange, and has only three
shots to hit the three oranges. The boy who
is to support the oranges is ten years of age,
and a bright and spightly lad. He has every
confidence in the ability of Capt. Travis to
hit each object, and has equally as much
in his own nerve, which cannot be surpassed
He is now under daily training The boys
feet are placed twelve inches apart and his
hands upon his hips. The Captain shoots
through the angle made by the bending of the
arms and between the feet, This is done to
aeeustom the boy to the firing, and, if possible,
give him more confidence and make him feel
at ease. The little fellow is native of Louis
vile, and his mother is always present during
the practising. She is entirely satisfied that
it will result in safety to her son. This is
probably the most dangerous feat ever under
taken BY any man in this country.
Such betting is fool-hardy in the extreme,
and should be discountenanced by every good
citizen. We hope the authorities of Louis
vile will prevent the parties from executing
this perilous feat. If the exigencies of the
occasion required it to be done, we might give
to it a reluctant assent; but when the stake is
for a large sum Of money, and the life Of a
bright, innocent lad may be the sacrifice, we
cannot but express our disapprobatien Of such
wicked wrecklessness.-ED Mon. Herald.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
who has Large parsnips2

Mr.. James Bedle. of Farmingdale, former
ly Squankum.) has been raising some good
sized parsnips, to say the least. He pulled
three recently. The largest was t'eenty-two
inches in length, and ta0eaty,two inches in cir
cumferenee. The Others were Is inches in
circumference. and about "a in length. Bring
on your large parsnips and let US see how they
look. C~UIflVAIoh
FARxlseDAl.E, March 10, 1858.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
Foy. the Monmouth Weekly Herald.
Observations on the Weather

ICE.-The Knickerbocker and New York
Ice Companies discontinued their operations
up the river last week and now find them
selves when the season for collecting ice has
closed, with their houses about three quarters
full. Inclading- the $4,000 tons which each
Company had left over from last year, the
Kniekerbocker has. stored l85, 600 tons and
the New York $4,000 tons--a total of 3I0,-
900 tons. This immense quantity is not sufi-
Gent to supply the wants of this city and the
amount that is needed for shipping, the deli
cheney being. calculated at 10000. Private
parties have collected and stored ice in con-
siderable quantities for the. purpose Of specula-
tions, and it is probable thar the large Compa-
MES will have recourse to- them to increase
their " supply.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
Lecomuton Passed the senate.]

The L~ecompton Swindle passed the Senate
on Tuesday last, by a vote Of 33 for, to 25
against. AS the Senate is the aristocratic
part of our National Legislature, and not i'm
mediately responsible to the people for their
acts, this result was anticipated. Had Allen
of Rhode Island, Jones Of Iowa, and Messrs.
Thomson and Wright of New Jersey, obeyed
their instructions; and if Messrs. Bright and
Fitch of Indiana, who have no right to their
seats, had been turned out, there would have
been q majority against Lecompton. Even as
it is, the victory is considered a barren one,
at which the Lecomptonites are not very jubi-
lent.
1t is hoped that this Infamous Swindle can
not be forced through the House, notwith-
standing the immense patronage of the Presi
dent, and the large Democratic majority in
that body.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
New York Matters.

Murders and horrible disclosures are the or
der Of both day and night in New York
The press teens with accounts of strocities of
all-At an early hour on Saturday morning a
difficulty occurred at a disreputable dance
house in Howard Street, which resulted in
the shooting of Pat Mclaughlin, alaise "Paf-
.deen,n a notorious pugillist, by one Z" Cunning-
ham, a gambler and rufian. Paudeen ap-
pears to have been the aggressor, having as
sailed Cunningham four times, the latter try
ing to get away. It was at the fourth assault
that Cunningham drew q pistol and shot his
assailant. who died during the day from the
wound in his breast. Paudeen had served a
term in the Penitentiary.
Three coffee-bags were found by a rag pick
ser near Greenwood on Saturday morning, all
of which contained human flesh, At first it
was though. 4; !. was portions Of two or more
bodies, but on emptying them, it was found
that they contained only one. One of the
bags contained the head and the upper part
Of the trunk, the others contained the lower
part of the body, the arms, thighs, legs and
the extremities there was q bucket full of the
intestines. An investigation was Instituted
by a Coroner, and the evidence SO far given
tends to show that the body must have come
from a dissecting-room. 9
An individual named Doherty. one Of the
Aldermen of Brooklyn and q candidate for re-
election, got into a difficulty on Friday night,
with the friend Of another candidate, during
which two Of his teeth were knocked out.
A fight occurred in Brooklyn, on Saturday
morning, between two fire companies. Sew
eraI persons we're dangerously hurt.
On Friday night, a detachment Of police
made a decent upon a notorious gambling helr
and resort for burglars, thieves, &c, at 86 Lis
penard street, New York. After a severe
struggle, they capturedfourteen fthe inmates,
and marched them off to. the -station-house.-
A variety of burglars tools, together with the
gambling apparatus, were seized. The keers
ersof the house escaped.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
The Trained Rabbet.

Can any body tell what has become of Sig
nor Bats (thc real signor BIitas trained
Rabbet,g together with the lot Of broken
Dishes" which that renowned Magician left
behind him on Saturday last, to perform the
wonderful fsats, with which he was to astonish
the natives. As Che Sigpor left very mysteri-
ously without paying his board bill, or Prin-
ter's bill, any information in reference to those
valuable r~elicts, would no doubt be thankfully
received by the hulnbngsed parties, flet not
our bachelor neigllbor Of the DAILY weep Ger
the loss Of his frieadj but Rsther let him pass
away unloyed, uncared for, as he would the
blasts. of a cold Nofthea ster in days "Lapg
Syne.D
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
Suicide.

The Sussex Register says, we are panied to
announce the melancholy fact that Joshua
Shay, Esq, one of the worthiest citizens Of
our county, committed suicide on Monday
morning last, by hanging himself. The deed
was committed at the residence of his son, in
Sandyston township. MI. Shay was about
68 years of age, and had recently exhibited
decided symptoms of alienation of mind. From
1884 to 1885 he was a member of the Legis-
lature of New Jersey from Sussex county, and
had frequently been placed in local offices Of
responsibility-in all Of which, as well as in
everything pertaining to good citizenship, he
discharged his duties with honesty and intelli-
rpnca
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
The Utah Army.

We have received one weeks later news
from the Utah Army. The November mail,
or rather 50 much Of it as had not been plui :
dered b inc Mormons, one Of whom it is said
to have been the conductor Of the mail train,
reached Camp Scott on the 29th Of January.
after having been So days on the road from
Independence. The prisoner stowell, an adj
jutant in the Saints army. had escaped, and it
was strongly suspected that there were trail
tors in the Camp. The troops were killing
the winter with theatrical entertainments and
the like.
An express from Camp Scott arrived at
Fort L~eavenworth on the 14th inst, with a
request that supplies Of men and ammunition
be forwarded at once. -
Private letters from Col. Johnston, at Camp
Scott, to the 9Th ult., have been received. He
describes the Mormons as manifesting a deci
ded intention to set up an Independent Cover
ment of their own, and expresses an earnest
hope that supplies will be forwarded to him al
as early a day as practicable, A large train
with supplies and two regiments Of infantry
and two of cavalry have already left For
Leavenworth for Utah.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25

B- The st. Louis Democrat gives the fol
lowing remarkable circumstance in connection
with the burning Of the Pacific Hotel, in that
city. A prominent citizen received this *inte.,-
ligence by letter from. his wife, now residing in
New York State. On the night of the terri
BILE destruction Of tie Pacific Hotel, a little
brother Of Henry Rochester, living at home
with his parents, near Avon, in New York,
awoke some time after midnight, with scream
ing with tears, saying that the hotel an st.
Louis aoas on fire, and his brother Henry acas
burning to death. So intense was his alarm
and horror that it was with considerable diff
fculty he could be quoted. On the following
day at noon the parents received a teIegraphic
dispatch from this city confirming the little
boys dream in every particular
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25


TIE BERGEN MExBEg AND HIS RLuNDER.-
Westervelt, from Bergen, who has had the
honor to represent the Second District OF that
county in tbs lasMxgislaturea passed through
this place a FfisxS IN well lad4n with the little
extra memba afs e the habit of voting them
selves out Of the State Treasury. The trunk
carried bv Mr.. w. was on castors and was OF
a cumbrous character. 1t is said that among
the lot of stuff brought home, was a copy OF
Webster's Dictionary or Nixon's Digest.
sa We copy the above from the Paterson
Guardian, and while reading it we were forci-
bly, impressed with the idea, that if the good
People of New Jersey could have a peep into
the trunks or Jo1es of theiEservants, generally,
on their return home at the adjournment Of
each session, and examine their contents, they
might be able to form some idea OF the man.
ner in which their pockets are effected by the
little sztras these gentlemen SO u~nceremonious-
" vote themselves. We are sure they would
be struck withsFwonder and establishment;
and if they could but examine the bills these
little eztras cost, they would be still more as.
tonished.
If the People would act wisely, and refuse
to vote for the reelection Of any member who
would thus degrade himself ard his constitu
ents, by receirimg and carrying home such i'll
gotten treasure, they would soon be %relieved
Of this infamous practice, and the Treasury
would be saved Of thousands, and tens
thousands Of dollars annually.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25

LARGE Eees.-Mr. A. S. Van Mater, Of
Holmdel, presented US, q few days since, with
a number of eggs-which for size, are hard
to beat. Among them were two Goose eggs,
mot of the Bremen species, however, but reg
ular Jersey Blues weighing 10 ounces each.
The rest were hens eggs-averaging eight
inches in circumference each; all laid by one
hen, and single "yelkers,D at that.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
LYceums.

TGH y z8M4E
TURKEY LYcEuM.-The Turkey Lyceum
meets every Saturday Evening in the village
of Blue Ball. The question for discussion on
Saturday evening next, March 9th, will be-:
Are the different styles of dress an adj
vantage to the community 7"
An Address will be delivered on the occa-
sion by Mr.. Marsh. Subject-Hungary and
Kossuth.
GEO. BRITToN, sec'y.
Wx1 FREgHoLp LYCEuM.--This Lyceum
meets on Friday Eseningsof each week.
The question for discussion on Friday Even
ing next. 26th inst, will be:
Resolved, That the United States are I'M
der deeper obligation to her Warriors than
her Statesmen.
A Lecture Will be delivered before the So
byciety by Mr.. Ell. A. Mattison.
S. NJ. SCHANCK, Sec'y.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25

Dg- President Buchanan said, with trium,
phant assurance, when he sent the Kansas
Message to Congress on the second of Februa-
ry, that he would carry Lecompton through
in sixty days or die. Two thirds of the time
named is gone, and the first part of the alter
native is unful6lled. Will the second part
come to pass? VIII Mr.. Buchanan stick to
his word ?-Erchdnge.
At the union prayer-meetings held at
Jaynes's Hall, Philadelphia, an Saturday last,
the leader read the following request "The
prayers of this entire assemblage are desired
for the conversion of JAMES BUcHANAND A
friend at our elbow wishes to know if the re-
quest was sent in in consequence of the near
approach Of the dissolution of the President,
as promised above, as there is no prospect of
Leeompton going through in the next twenty
days. q ga
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
Notice..

Freehold Mutual Loan Association
TIME BOOKS OF H FREEHOLD LOAN AS
Il ISOLATION are now open to receive Subscription
for NeY Shares. All who desire to become men,
bers. have now an opportunity. The conditions are
the same as at the commencement of the old series:
that is, by paying One Dollar a month on each share,
you will be entitled to q loan Of Two Hundred Dol
lars. $500; J and if you do not choose to borrow,
receive Two Hundred Dollars in cash when the As
s~ociation closes.
The following named persons have been appointed
a Committee to receive subscriptions, who will give
any Information required
HAMLET BOWLING.
JoszPu IL. RosELL, Commitee.
A. S. LoAKERsoN.
W. II. C0N0yER, PREA.r.
C. A. BENNETT, Seeq.
February 10, 1858. I'm
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
Notice of Assignment.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That WILLIAM
In H WILLIAMS, of the Township Of Wall, in the
County OF Monmouth, and State of New Jersey,
hath this day made an Assignment to the subscril
Der, Of his Estate, for the equal benefit Of his Cred
itors, and that the said creditors must exhibit their
respective claims under oath or affirmation, within
the term of three months.
RICHARD nAvIsoN, Assignee.
Dated March l6s 1861 8w
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25

Coon IMpRovEMESr,-We are glad to see
that our Episcopal friends are making q great
Improvement to their Church grounds, by re-
moving the hOmely old. fence that enclosed
their classic grounds, for one more tasty and
durable
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
Dissolution.

TIME PARTNERSHIP OF j. W. WEIGH AND
Il David c.. Danser, was this day dissolved By mu-
tual consent. All persons indebted to said Firm,
will please call aud settle before the First of April,
or he accounts will be placed IN the hands of n
LAWYER for collection. Gail on either of the sub
scribers.2
J. w .NELCH. DAVID C.. DANSER.
MarchSl, 1858. 5w =
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
The Judgeship.

While in common with many others we re-
greet the confirmation of Mr.. Sherman, WI
nevertheless are pleased to learn chat the gen
tleman subsequently nominated and confirmed,
is in every respect worthy Of the place. Mr..
Combs is a gentleman Of liberal education Of
high moral character Of calm, cool consider
ate judgement, in the prime %oflife, being now
about 46 years of age one who commands
the respect of his fellow men wherever known /;
and one who in the discharge Of his official
duties. will adhete to justice though the heav-
ems fall. So.
IA We copy~the above from the Trenton
!" Gazette and Republican" to all Of which we
heartily respond. 1t is true, there were seye-
raj gentlemen in this.county whose names were
mentioned in connection with that honorable
position, and we know it was with great deli
cacy that Gov. Newell made the selection, but
we think all will be willing to admit, that in
the selection of Mr.. CoMBs he has given us a
gentleman every way qualified for the dis
charge. Of the responsible duties assigned him
E.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
r. ALLEN, JR.
At Red Bank and Long Branch,

MONMOUTH COUNTY, n. J.,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
COLLECTOR, Master and Examiner in Chancery,
y Notary Public, Commissioner of Deeds for New
York, New Jers4,, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Elk
0ficio of the New England States. Soldiers Bounty
Service Warrants obtained and disposed of.
Red Bank. Oct. l. 1856.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
WILLIAM D.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
OFFICE IN THE COURT HOUSE YARD, NEXT
~ door to A.. G.. MeLean's office. Freehold, Nj. +
All kinds of writings drawn up and executed.
Houses and Lots and Farms, &c. for Rent or
attended to.
Freehold, March 26, 1851. a2-tf>
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25

Da% Mr.. DoUGLAs made a great speech in
Senate on Monday evening, against the
I4ecomptop Fraud, s
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25

On the 9Th ult., DANIEL s., son of Sames NJ and
Leah E. Smith, aged one month and 8 days.
In Manalapan township, on the 22d inst, AARON
COMBS, son of James A. Perrine, aged 5 years, 9
months. and Is days.
Near Blacks Mills, on the 18th ms t., ELIZA, wife
of John I. Reid, aged about 40 years.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
T,ist of Acts.

In looking over the List Of Acts passed at
the recent session Of the New Jersey Legisla
ture, the following are the only ones that APP
ply particularly to Monmouth. Our servants
at Trenton cannot complain Of being overbur-
thened with business. by their constituents, At
least so we should infer from the amount Of
business transacted on their account.
To incorporate the Matawan and Keyport
Bridge Company.
10 incorporate the Monmouth County Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company.
TO authorize the inhabitants Of Howell to
sell Church.
To incorporate Freehold and Smithville
Turnpike Company.
10 provide for the collection Of delinquent
taxes in Raritan, Holmdel and Matawan,
To incorporate the Holmdel Mutual Fire
Insurance Company.
TO incorporate Howell Turnpike Company
To regulate Shad Fisheries in Manasquan
River.
TO Incorporate Allentown an Imlaystcwn
Turnpike COMPANY.
To authorize Holmes Cenoyer, late Sheriff,
to appoint an Attorney.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
TO The Public.

TINE UNDERSIGNED. HAVING HAD CoNSID-
j. cradle experience in Literary Affairs, and being
well known as a Writ@,-now offers his services to
all those in want of Literary aid, He will furnish
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for Albums
Acrostics, and Poetry on any subject wished for
The strictest confidence maintained. Address (post
paid0 FINLEY JOHNSON,
Baltimore, Nd.
Baltimore, Md. Oct, 90, 1851 tts LIT
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
For. Rent.

TIME HOUSE FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY GR-
Il Rim PHARO, in the Village of Freehold. En-
QUITE Of j. B. RUE.
March IS. 1858. If
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
For Rent.

TINE HALE OF A LARGE DOUBLE HOUSE,
i pleasantly situated in Freehold, on Main street.
Apply to W. A. WALTON.
March Is, 1853. If
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DEATHS.

"What is death I IT'S to be free !
No more to love, or hope, or fears:
To join the great equality
All alike are BUNDLED there!
The mighty grave
Wraps lord and slave, e
Nor pride, nor poverty, dares come
Within that refuge house the tomb"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25

HOUSE & SIGN PAINTER,
FREEHOLD, N. j..
DAINTING IN IMITATION OF OAK, MAPLE.
L Walnut, Mahogany and Rosewood. Also, Mar.
bic in any style.
~ Paper Hangng-Plan and architectural
neatly executed
October %, 1864 lily.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-03-25
Take Notice.

A LII PERSONS are forbid Trusting my wife
IN LYDIA ANN RIVNET, on my account, as she
has left my bed aud botrd without any just cause
or reason. WILLIAM RIVVET..
Mddletoaea, March %, 1888. *5w
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-10-12
vic Cincinnati- 6onlnle,..

Large Proesssio,,s Cincinnati CONNER
.oial sayslof the political procession in that city
Saturday night last:
A.strahger TO have formed an adequate con
ception Of the immenSitysof the population of
Cincinnati, should have witnessed the mighty
o1tpouring Of human masscsli into our streets on
Saturday night An.overwhelming tide of peo.
and children, took, possession of all onto f.doors
constituting spectacle of extraordinary attrac
tion; unparalleled in our municipal history
The great heart of the city throbbed With ex-
citing pulsations; the serenity of night was in.
vaded and dissipated by wild uproar; darkness
was scatteredAby excnrsiye rockets and frey
balloons; bonfires sufFused the atmosphere with
lurid glow, spreading out like the wings Of
expanding clouds; big mouthed cannon, speak
and the hoarse shouts of multitudes of men in.
descendant chorus sounded like a gale sweeping
through unbroken forests.
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