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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18
Alphabet of Proverbs.

A grain of produce is worth a pound
of craft.
Boosters are cousins to liars.
Confession of a fault makes halt
amends:
Denying a fault doubles it.
Envy shooteth at others and wounds
herself.
Foolish fear doubles danger.
God reaches US good things by our
hands.
He has. hard work who has nothing to
do.
It costs more to revenge wrongs than
bear them.
Knavery is the worst trade.
Learning makes a man fit company for
himself.
Modestv is a guard to virtue.
Fot to hear conscience is the way to
silence it.
One hour to-day is worth two to-mor-
row.
Proud looks makes foul works in fair
faces.
Quiet conscience gives quiet sleep.
Richest is he that warts least.
Small thoughts INDUCED are little
thieves that let in greater.
The bought that bear most hang low
est.
Upright walking is sure walking.
Virtue and happiness are mother and
daughter.
Wise men make more opportunities
than they find.
You never lose by doing a good turn.
Zeal without knowledge is fire without
light.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18
1t is a Shame.

l really think it is a shame,
A woman can't propose,
Instead of waiting the caprice,
OF obstinate young beaux
Our foolish custom ne'er allows,
A timid mind to choose,
But she must listen to mans choice,
Then take him or refuse.
They tell us that when leap year m
This privilege we have,
Knit It's an idle tale, l vow
We're nothing but mans slave.
l wish some one would make a law,
To take effect direct,
That man should henceforth sit and wait,
And woman should elect,
Why, if a woman now declines,
If asked some time or other,
And thus let one proposal slip,
She ne'er might get another;
Bat man can poke his nose around,
And pick where he's inclined to.
Or he can let the matter pass,
Just as he has a mind to.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18
A fragment.


Dread Is apon that cursed barque,
AS on it's way it speeds,
Der ocsan's wavos, for on its decks.
Its lifsless master bleeds-
Reckless alike Of Fame and Fate,
His life was one of shame;
Nov briny wave is for his corpse,
Oblivion for his name.
twas thea. when she, his early love,
Els only hope, betrayed.
Loves happy dreams and youths proud hopes
And rainbow prospects fed
In silence, let he that false one,
&c veageaLce vowed his breath,
ADD blood and fame was III his path.
And horror in his death.
Rtssi sse re Lot those gloomy fosms!
The dead swings Ger the wave
0ns sssareat ye,--what splash was that
Oh Gsd in mercy savet-
6as. himiag foam comes Ger the wretch
Are there no tears for him
Can tssss procure his corpse . shroud4
Hi zeal Q reQufemS
ew Aia shall ocean nadly roar,
90 Ain Il ns'cr can rouse;
annns tFssehsry nov, can never reach
aA easssny shartsl house.
MBsRa .ssehins winds shall DER him sweep,
xna hymn his only dirge,
nat ti1eu loud rage can ne'er distnrs
His rsvt bsasath the surge
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

gsAAt an examination of the College
of Surgeons a candidate was asked by
Abernethy,
What would you do if a man was
blown up with powder?"
Wait until he came down. he coolly
replied.
True" replied A~bernethy. and sup
pose | should kick you for such an i'm
pertinent reply, what muscles would |
pat in motion :"
The fexors and ~extensors of my arm,
for I would knock you down immedi-
ately."
He received a diploma.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18
small a-k,nss.

A tpa.essr through q dusty road
6trewsd Aeoras ON ths lsa,
Aud ons ssok rect and sproatea ~,
Asd grew iato . tee.
hoys soagLt It's shade al evening time,
70 brealhs its early vows.
AID age wa pleased in heats Of aooa
lie back be 4saIh its boughs.
Ths aornouse loves 10 daigiisg twig,
Th birds sweet music bore
1t stood 8 glory in lis place.
A blessing eysrmore.
A little spring had lost its way
Amid the grass and fern;
A passing stranger scooped q well
Where weary men might turn.
He walled it round, and hung with care
A ladle at the brink;
He thought not Of the deed he did,
But judged that toll might drink.
He passed again, and 10! the well,
By Summers never dried,
Had cooled ten thousand parching tongues,
And saved a life besides.
A dreamer dropped a random thought,
Twas old, and yet twas new;
4 simple fancy of the brain.
But strong in being true.
h sAoRe upon q genial mind,
And To- its light became
a lamp Of life, 9 beacon ray,
A monitery name.
Ths thought was small, its Issues great,
A watch FIRE on a hill
II sheds Its radiance far adown,
And cheers the valley still.
4 nameless mansamid a crowd
That t~hronged the daily mart
Let fall q word Of hope and love
Unstudied from the heart.
A whisper on the tumult thrown,
A transitory breath,
Il raised a brother from the dust,
Il saved g soulsfrom death.
Oh, germ oh, fountl oh, word of lovel
Oh, thought at random cast!
Ye we're but little at the frst,
But mighty at the last.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

p An advertisement of cheap shoes
and fancy articles, in an Eastern paper,
has the following T" Ladies who wish
shoes, will do well to call soon, as
they aosU not last long
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

Praise, though it may be our due, is
not like a bank-bill, to be paid upon de,
mand to be valuable, il must be volun-
tary.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

Whenever you buy or sell, let or hire,
make a clean bargain, and never trust to
! We shan't disagree about trihes.'
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

Love, like fire, cannot subsist without
continual motion, and ceases to exist as
soon as it ceases to hope or fear.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

rs" Patrick, what do you say to the
Indictment, are you guilty or not guilty.
"Arrah, your worship, how car | tell
till | hear the ~ividence?"
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LIKENEssEs OF PERSONS TAKEN,
with the
TOMB OF WASHINGTON
For a back ground,
For 25 cents.

And we were informed that the proprie-
tor of the estate receives from the pro-
prietor of the daguerrean establishment
the sum of one dollar per month for the
privilege Of carrying on his business in
the locality.
"There are between thirty and forty
negroes located upon Mount Vernon, be-
longing mostly to the magnanimous pro-
prietor. who derive a miserable susie
nance by cultivating a small piece of very
unproductive land, fishing, and 'spong-
ing visitors who happen to be so dull as
to be taken in by their cunning and
knavery. The destructive propensity OF
these same darkies is truly wonderful,
for while two or three of the small fry
were busily engaged in scraping the NOR
tar from between the bricks Of the Tomb.
their elder and more sedate companions
were employing themselves by cutting
branches from the trees and s%hrubbery
which surrounded the resting place of the
mighty dead, for the purpose of making
chairs. canes, and fancy articles, which
they dispose OF for a mere tride to stran-
gers. each one of whom, as a matter of
course. must carry away some slight me-
mortal of theta visit to the Tomb of
Washington.
1.-THE dissertation of this most sacred
snot by visitors aud erYants owned at
Mount Vernon, as described above, is
being carried on with the full knowledge
of the present proprietor, and we would
urge our readers, as far as their ability
will allow, to aid the ladies of the Mount
Association in their undertaking,
for the sooner the estate passes into other
hands. the better 1t wiH be both for the vaLue
of the property and the honor Of the country"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

he asked his betrothed what she would
take to release him. She replied that
about sixty dollars, she thought, was as
much as he was worth-whereupon he
ponied the dust, took a quit claim, mar
ried the sister, and went on his way re-
joicing.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

O7 A cofin-maker having apartments
to let, posted his bill announcing the
same, upon a coffin " Lodgings for sim
gle gentlemen"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18
Condition Of Mount Vernon.

A correspondent of the Hartford C0ur-
ant who has recently visited Mount Yer
non, gives the following description Of
the melancholy state of affairs at the
Washington estate
GA tedious drive Of two hours over
one of the most execrable roads in that
section of the Old Dominion brought US
to the Big Gate where immedia-
tely surrounded by a troop of blacks,
who offered to show us the curiosities and
give US cuttings from the grape vine
planted by the great Gen. himself, for
the small sum of two shillin'."
Entering the grounds by what is
called the new path (the original road,
surveyed, laid out, and used by Washing
ton, being completely blocked up by the
walls of the garden, which have crushed
into it), we were sadly impressed by the
scene Of desolation and decay which pre-
sented itself.
ITO the extreme right of what was
once a beautiful lawn, stands the ruins Of
the brick barns and farm buildings,
around which were strewn an unsightly
mass of dilapidated carts, old barrels Of
trumpery, which had probably been gath
cred there for years. To the left of these
the garden, which in the day of its beau
ty was the pride of Mount Vernon,
stretched toward the woodland, neglect
ed and deserted save by those whose curl
osity leads them to explore the shades
and paths where Washington spent, as
he once said the pleasantest part OF his
life Of retirement. 1t was sad indeed to
look upon the beds and walks which were
kept in complete cultivation and order
by his hands, overgrown with weeds and
covered with rubbish, but such is the
fact and ever the grapevine which he
planted and watched over with q father
ly affection, has been left to the tender
mercies Of visitors, who have taken SO
many cuttings from it that it is now
barely alive.
Turning a little to :he left from the
public road, on our way to the tomb, we
found the main building. occupied by
John A. Washington, the present propri-
etor, and also the houses or huts used by
his servants, in a state of very good pres
ervation and though built principally Of
wood, and standing in an exposed sit
~uation, a few hundred dollars laid out in
repairs at the present time would in all
probability save them for generations to
come.
Passing down the road leading from
the house to the river, our attention was
attracted by a large sign erected over q
small rickety shanty, directly in front OF
the Tomb, which was painted In the
Egyptian epitaphic style, and which after
little studying, we translated as follows
4. : =
/. LIKENEssEs OF PERSONS TAKEN,
l.. with the
IL - u Al -
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peA"Papa, have guns got legs r.
No."
"How do they kick, then ~
(" With their breeches, my son.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

I A fellow "a recently engaged to
a girl down east, in the State of Maine,
but found out that he liked her sister
better than he did her. Wishing, in the
words Of the old song, to
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

be off with the old love,
Before he was on with the new
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1858-11-18

A little nonsense, now ard II ell
Is relished by the wisest men.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

CRUELTY TO HORSES. have once
before spoken of the cruel treatment that
horses received from the hands of their
drivers. Yesterday afternoon we wit
messed sight that made us shudder. A
negro man driving dray, was passing
on Catherine street, and by some means
his horse was frightened, but did not pre-
tend to run; the driver instead of coax
ing the horse to go along, took heavy
oak stave from out his dray, and struck
the poor animal three or four times on
the head. We call the attention of ow-
ners of horses to our complaint, for we
think it shame that the poor dumb
creatures should be treated in such bar
barous and crnel manner.
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From the Richmond Dispatch of yesterday. |

From the Richmond Dispatch of yesterday. ]
ne IRON MADE MORE Durable THAN
CoPPER.-We yesterday had the pleasure of
examining an excellent article of Gum Elias
tic Impregnated American Sheet Iron, pat
ented and manufactured by Messrs. NJ. But
cher & Son, Philadelphia, for Roofing pur-
poses and Lining of Vessels. The pore of the
Iron are opened by chemical process, in
which no acid is used, and immersed in a So
luton of Gum Elastic so completely impreg-
mating and covering the surface with an en-
amel that it will resist the most powerful
acid, and at all time, or in any climate be
free from rust, being perfectly fire proof, and
the working of the metal, not interfering
with the enamel; it can be worked into any
shape. 1t is used to advantage for cornices,
roofing and other purposes.
This article will not sweat, nor does it re-
quire painting, and costing less than tin or
zinc. We are sure it must come into gene
raj use, and from the appearance of this ar
ticle, we are satisfied of its durability. It,
in use largely by the Navy Yard at Wash
ington, and by Rail Road Companies both
North and South, and the attention of build
ers, contractors, directors of Railroads, are
particularly invited to examine the roof of
the Richmond and Danville Railroad, where
it has been adopted by the above company,
and makes a beautiful roof.
Messrs. Butcher also manufacture a Patent
Gum Elastic Paint, having many qualities
over the present paint now in use for metallic
purposes. Estimates for roofing either plain
or curregated iron furnished, and negotiation
of patent right for the manufacturing of the
above, by applying to w. BUTCHER g.
SON, SO and SO, North 18th street.
All work will proceed with dispatch.
Jazz
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TEMPLE OF FASHION.
ER r. I'll. STEVENS
S~S WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
HAT, CAP & FUR STORE,
No. T. MARKET SOUAPb

No. Z, MARKET SQUARE.
5 receiving daily additions to his already
l. EXTENSIVE STOCK, suitable for the
present and approaching season, is prepared
to offer great inducements to dealers his
assortment comprises the choicest and great
est variety of STYLES to be found in Vir-
ginia, equal to any first class house North or
South; he pledges himself to sell CORES
ponding goods as CHEAP as the largest lob
bers in the Union.
Citizens and strangers will find in the
RETAIL department, Hats, Caps, Furs, &C.,
in all their variety, and of superior quality.
They are respectfully solicited to call and
examine for themselves, which will not incur
the least obligation to purchase. R II. STE
VEINS Fashionable Dress MOLESKIN SILK
BEAVER, Cashmere and Soft FELT HATS,
are of the NEWEST PATTERNS and finest
qualities.
1t is said that it is no use to deny it, if YOU
want tasty, handsome and good Hat, you
must go to STEVENS to get it," his long
practical experience enable him to keep pace
with all the REAL IMPROVEMENTS of
the AGE, and detect the many humbugs
practiced upon the unsuspectng by mere
novices in the business.
His Fall and Winter styles of Silk Hats are
UNIQUE and exquisitely beautiful, far supe-
rior to any made in the city. Please call
early and leave your measures.
R. H. STEVENS,
Practical Halter,
No. Z, Market Square, Norfolk, Va
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

N. l.. A. BLUES GOING TO RICHMOND,
FEBRUARY 22ND.-At meeting of the
Norfolk Light Artillery Blues last night,
it was resolved that the Company visit
Richmond on the 22d of next month. to
be present at the raising of the equestri-
an statue. We are pleased to learn that
this gallant company is in very -four
ishing condition, and that large acquisi-
tons of members are being made to its
ranks continually. Success to the Blues
and their gallant commander.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27
Dry Goods at Reduced Prices.
EOSTER e. MOORE would infor,

Il their friends of Norfolk, Portsmouth and
vicinities, that they have recently occupied
one of the new stores, (No. 53) under John
ston's Assembly Rooms, Main street, where
they are selling desirable goods of all varie-
ties at very reduced prices. They are en-
abled to do so by having purchased many of
them for cash in New York, within tive
weeks past.
They would call especial attention to their
large and well assorted stock of Shawls and
Cloth Cloaks, which they are offering at
prices that cannot fail to please the pur-
chasers.
For satisfaction, call and examine.
FOSTER & MOORE,
la Main street, Norfolk, Va.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

RoBINs.-We are assured by a friend
who returned yesterday afternoon from a
cunning expedition, that this species of
bird were never more plentiful than they
are at present. From his representations,
the wood must be literally filled with
them, and for the benefit of sportsmen
we state the fact.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

PORTSMOUTH RIFLE COMPANY, Cap
TAIN RIcHARDsoN.-This noble corps
the senior company Of the Regiment, are
to parade on Monday next, on which &C.
casion they are to have target-fring.-
The Rihemen are thoroughly organized
good marksmen and well-disci plined.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27
Local Items.

MAYORS CoURT.-There was only one
case before the Mayor this morning, two
of the elite from Little Water street,
made their appearance, and made COM
plant against man for breaking their
windows. After hearing all the evidence
on both sides the case was dismissed.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

No MoNEY.-Uncle Sam is again back
ward in paying off his hands in the Cos
port Navy Yard.
We cannot account for the old gentle
mans hardness in money matters of
late. We do hope that he will endeavor
to remedy the difficulty and be more
punctual hereafter in his payments, as
his failure to disburse at the proper time,
subjects all concerned to great inconveni-
ence. ...
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

ngA. Prof. Fowler's lecture tonight is
one of great interest. The lectures thus
far, have been attended by large audi
ences. Truths that should be incorpor-
ated into every family are what he teach
es. The subject tonight is, Classjfca-
ton otthe faculties, and explanation of
the cabinet. Tomorrow night the sub
jects will be Love, Courtship and Married
life. Va
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

NO. 80, Maln SIFeeC.
REAR ENTERANCE THROUGH MARSDEN'S LANE
THE Err has leased and
il fitted up the above premises in the finest
style as
FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT.
Where he would be pleased to see and serve
his friends and the public, with every thing
required for the satisfaction of the inner man.
His Bar will be stocked with the choicest
LIQUORS AND SEGARS.
His larder with every edible delicacy in sea-
son. His new Eating Saloon is fitted up in
Private Room, for the purpose of Gentlemen.
y, Confident of pleasing, he only asks trial.
Dinner every day at l o'clock, for the
purpose of accommodating those who have a
long distance to 60.
oc % b. PEDDLE, Proprietor.
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SEABoARD AND ROANOKE RAILROAD.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of this Road will be held on the 25th
day OF February next at their office in
Portsmouth.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

PARsoNAGE.-A lot on Middle street,
has been purchased by the First Presby-
terrain Congregation Of Portsmouth for the
purpose of erecting thereon a suitable
residence for their minister, Rev. Isaac
W K Handy.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

APP oINTMENT-EIis Honor Mayor
Ferguson, yesterday appointed Capt. JAS
Ryan. Waterman at the Depot of the Sea-
board and R. r. Road in this city. vice
Lewis Hudgins deceased. A better Sc
lection could not have been made.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

NAMED'-The new Sloop-of- War now
being constructed at the Gosport Navy
Yard, has been named Richmond" bv
the Secretary of the Navy.
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EscoRT.-This morning Officer Glenn,
escorted down to the Bark "W G. Lewis :"
the eight men who deserted her some
time ago-their names are, VIM Denny,
Daniel McClenn, w R Ramsay, Thomas
Leake, James Cornley, Joseph MCGEE,
Jon Adams and A G belmont,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

WOODLAND CREAM-This excellent Pemade
for the Hair, is decidedly the best article for
dressing Ladies' Hair ever offered in market,
1t curls Gentemen's Hair in most natural
manner. Try it
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

PAID OFF The Guards of the United
State Shops of War Saratoga and Cyane
were paid off yesterday by Major w. w.
Russell, Paymaster, United States Ma
rine Corps.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27

MIscHIEvoUsNEss.- Last night some
one took the sign of Dr. Huet, on Catha-
rine street and placed it up at the door
of Messrs. Bloodgood & Co., on Main
street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27
stoves, Hot Air Furnaces,
FIREPLACE STOVES.
r A N GES, CAMBOOSES. &C., sc

OUR friends and the public generally
~ informed, that having largely increase
our facilities, we are now prepared to supply
promptly all articles embraced in our line, on
usual terms, wholesale and retail) at lowest
prices to punctual customers. We name in
part the justly celebrated New World Cook
Stove, than which there is no better Cook
Stove in the country-we have also for sale
the Delaware Cook, Complete Cook, Enchan-
tress, Fanny Forester, Sunrise Alright,
Morning Star, Globe, Bucks Patent, Pacific,
&C. ,...
Our assortment of Parlor, Store, Office
and other Stoves is large and desirable.
We also, offer to the public the Spiral Hot
Air Furnace, which is SO constructed as to
present very large radiating surface, with
out the least obstruction of draft, thus max
ing it great fuel saver, as well as an excel
lent heater.
Purchasers will find it decidedly to their
advantage to examine our large and well Sc
led stock before leaving their orders else
where. .-..
WIN. d. ROBERTS, Jr. l. CO.,
Wide Water street and Roanoke 50.
de %
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About Town.
No. II.
Keep cool. Wait awhile.

IMPR ovEMENT.-W orkmen are now
engaged in giving the roof of the Ashland
Hall new coat Of paint. Good idea,
that.
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" ORELAND e. JAKEMAN,
1N HOUSE, SHIP AND SIGN
PAINTERS.
No. 1, ROar.0ke Square.
NORFOLK, "a.

NORFOLK, VA.
u.,, 20 THE PUBLIC.
w. IGNORED ages of grand progression,
:. nile each one clings to his profession,
And science moves with onward motion,
To suit each hayward thought and notion,
Bringing to light, some new invention,
More strange than modern wit can mention,
Or genius paint with true endeavor,
Though making graphic strides forever,
While reason urges proud ambition,
no strive for wondrous competition;
Yet in this age of glorious Art,
We can the need Of praise impart,
When meritorious efforts claim
A modest puff to gild the name,
And thus we call with honest pride,
Attention to the Painters Side,
Two men who bravely know their calling,
Whose works are worthy of extolling,
Two model artists of the day,
And most obliging in their way,
Moreland l. Jakeman--mark the name,
In Roanoke street you'll find the same,
Call at their shop number one,
You'll get the best of Painting done,
And whether Foe, Friend, or neighbor,
They'll charge but moderate for their labor,
So now invite each one and all,
so walk around, and give them call.
oc 25-6m
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New SToRE.-F. W. Seabury & Son
have opened Boot and Shoe Store on
High street, Portsmouth. We wish them
success.