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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
Cur S1fap &aoh
Rev. Peter Cartwright.


Peter Cartwright, the famous Western
Methodist, is now visiting the East. We
find the following sketch of his life in the
Philadelphia Bulletin of Sept. 2sth:
A great oddity is Peter Cartwright.
Many are the stories told concerning his
eccentricities. He was withal mighty
preacher of the olden times, and in his
young days was denominated perfect
son of thunder. He was born in Vir-
ginia, but at six years Of age found his
way.into the intermediate wilderness Of
Kentucky and Illinois. He is one of the
marked men of the West For City six
years he has been laborious Methodist
preacher, and has never once retired
from his work. He is somewhat above
the medium height, of Herculean frame,
hair only slightly gray, dark yisage, and
seventy four years of age. He knows
comparatively little of polished civiliza-
ton, but is at home in the woods, and
has been in at the death of many bear
and wild cat. His character derives
new interest, since he is to appear, as
is seen by the advertisement, before a
Philadelphia audience, in Concert Hall,
october 9th and 7th. The following
story is. good illustration of the un
daunted fearlessness which has always
distinguished his eventual and useful life:
"Shortly after the battle of New Or.
leans, conference of Methodist preach,
ers was being held in Nashville, Tennes-
see. My old friend" says the author,
!" Peter Cartwright, was appointed to
preach in one of the churches ON Sunday
evening; as he rose to announce his text,
there was stir in the crowded congre-
cation, and he paused until the excite
ment should subside. The pastor of the
church took advantage of the opportuni
ty to pull the preachers coat, and ad
monish him in a whisper, Brother Cart
wright, you must be careful how you
preach tonight, Gen. jackson has just
come in In loud tone Cartwright re-
piled: What do you suppose care for
General jackson; if he don't repent OF
his sins, and believe in the Lord Jesus
Christ, he will die and be damned like
any other sinner, and then proceeded
with his sermon. The next morning,
early, as the.preacher passed the Gems.
quarters, in his mornings stroll, ser
want ran after him with the message that
General Jackson wished to speak with
him. Turning, his hand was grasped by
the hero of New Orleans, who shook it
heartily, saying, Sir. you are man after
my own heart; if had regiment of
men as brave as you, and you for the
chaplain, Id agree to conquer any eoun
try on EARTH They afterwards became
intimate friends, and many hours were
spent by the fearless pioneer preacher
under the hospitable roofof the General"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
Two Streams.

M. Loiseur, a French writer. gives the
following graphic description Of the two
great Rivers of Western Europe =:
From the same Alpine mountains flow
two riversthe same rain and melted
snow feed them, but each of these rivers
follows the same course it has traced
The one flows to the South, toward the
sun Il crosses all the towns where the
Greeks and the Romans successiyely
planted the germs of civilization, the
traditions Of their genius, and those meIo
dious languages spoken BY the grandest
poets and the greatest authors that ever
honored humanity. The other river
flows toward the NORTH it trayerses the
vast forests OF the Germanic tribes, from
whom descended the Anglos. the Saxons,
aud perhaps the Normans its waters
cold, cloudy, industrious and resolute
countries. One is called the Rhone and
the other the Rhine. The one, BY
turns rivulet and torrent, now flows,
now precipitates itself through coun.
try filled with poegy, and its contrasts
beneath blue sky, toward an azure lake
thai. glorious sea which from the com.
mencement OF ages, has seen developed
on Its banks all the destines of humani,
ty. The other, majestic and calm, bears
constantly on its surface steam vessels,
and rejecting the light on its long banks,
shows the various buildings elevated By
modern industry it flows into the sea
or rather canal. the junction between
the ocean and the Baltic, the separation
of the ancient world from the modern
where perhaps some day must be decided
the future destinies of humanity.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
The Kentucky Millionaire.

The late Robert Wickliffe was native
Of Virginia, and emigratcd to Kentucky
a poor. unlettered boy. He commenced
his career as a day laborer at fifty cents a
day. became an iminent lawyer, and was
the largest capital st i Kentucky at the
time Of bis death. his property being es-
timated at four millions.
The Paducah Herald remarks Of Mr..
sWickliffe that as a laborer, he was noted
for his faithfulness. his industry, and the
amount of work which he performed. At
the whipsaw he was unequalled, aud on
many occasions be cut down the timber
and split out FIVE hundred rails day.
IA the palmicst days Of his popularity
and wealth he never ceased to boast Of
his achievements as alaborer. He stud
led law while laborer. at night, by the
light Of the Gre, and when first admitted
to the bar be gave but small promise Of
attaining the position which he after
wards wonsa ssf - ssss
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
Unwise Men.

. The following are few of the charac
tiers coming under this head:
fhe Jealous man. who poisons his owr
banquet and eats it. fa&8 @At
The miser, who staryes himself to death
that his heirs may feast. rs As
The slanderer, who tells tales, and
gives his enemies a chance to prove him a
liar.
The self.conceited man, who attaches
more consequence to dignity than to
common sense.
The proud man. who falls in the esti
nation of sensible observers, in proper.
ton as he rises in his own.
The enyious man. who cannot enjoy
life and prosperity, because Others do.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
A Pointed Sermon.


Many a discourse OF an hours length
is not half as long as the following from
an eccentric English divine =
i Be sober, grave, temperate Titus, ii. o.
l. There are three companions with
whom you should always keep on good
terms:
/. Your wife.
2. Your stomach.
3. Your conscience.
Ii. II you wish to enjoy peace, long
life, happiness, preserve them by temper.
ance. Inte'nperance produces -
/. Domestic misery.
2. Premature death.
3. In6delity. &EE%
To make these points clear, 1 refer
you - e..tr..5fe1
:. L. To the Newgate Calender.
2. To the hospitals, ldnatic asylum,
and warehouses.
8. To the past experience of what you
have seen, read. and suffered, in mind,
body and estate.
Reader, decide@ which will you choose?
Temperance, with happiness and long
life, or intemperance with misery and
premature death.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

DA remember once, when was a
a young man living up in New Hamp.
shire, they dedicated new bridge, and
invited young lawyer to deliver an ora
ton. The lawyer had never yet, after a
fortnights practice, had the honor Of
being retained, and the opportunity of
establishing a reputation was admirable.
The day came, and with it came the mul
titude and the orator. He had made no
written preparation, that being, he had
been told. unlawyerlike "a lawyer being
supposed to be capable ofsspeaking with
out nofe or notice, any number of hours,
on any subject, in style Of thrilling elo
quence. So our orator trusted to the
occasion. He stood out upon the plat
form, and amid the profound attention of
his audience, commenced: Fellow cit.
liens; Five and forty years ago, this
bridge, built by your enterprise, was part
and parcel of the bowling wilderness. F"
He paused a moment. " Yes, fellow
citizens, only Eve and forty years ago,
this bridge where We now stand. was
part and parole Of the howling wildness. z
Again he paused. (Cries of Good, go
oa.') Here was the rub. AZ feel It
hardly necessary to repeat that. this
bridge, fellow citizens, only FIVE and
forty years ago, was part and parcel of
the howlings wildness; and will con
Guide BY saying that wish itAsw as pafs
and parcel of it now - wsssRs ss
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

A ScRUPULoUs WITNESS years
since, in the Newburyport Police Court,
Judge u - presiding, a man was ar,
raigned for assaulting, kicking. and 9th
erwise much maltfeating another individ
nal. At the trial there was present a
very conscientious witness for the plain.
tiff, who, after having sworn that he
:, would tell the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, God helping
him." was asked if he saw defendant kick
plaintiff.
:. Well" said be, speaking very slowl J
anG cautiously, II can't say that l did,
but saw him take away his foot three
times p
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
A voice of the Night.
NOT BY LeNGFELLow.

heard the barking of dog all night,
His hoarse and heightened bowls;
heard him yelp, sometimes with all his might,
Then taper off in growls.
felt as though 'twoud give me great delight
To nab him by the throat,
And give him fits for thus disturbing night
With his discordant note.
heard the clock strike one, two, and three:
Iheard the ROSTERS crow
And then the butcher carts began h me
Down the paved streets to go.
saw no chance for any sleep for me,
Through all the weary night;
And through the shutters l could dimly see
The dawn of morning light.
And Their made vow would not bear
What had borne before;
What trouble it might cost, didn't care,
But he should bark no more
Peace. peace pizened ST ssage'' he shall have
I'll give him one incog, At
For, from my vengeance. nothing now can save
That old, internal dog
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
Carving at Dinner.

This extract from the recently publish
ed volume entitled Dinner, Breakfast
and Tea," furnishes some interesting
facts touching the most laborious accom-
plishment, carving, and how burdensome
it was made in olden time:-
Carving was anciently taught as an
art, and it was performed to TIE sound of
music. In later times, we read in the
life of Lady Mary w. Montague, that her
father, the Duke Of Kingston, /" having
no wife to do the honors Of his table al
Thoresby, imposed that task upon his
eldest daughter, as soon as she had bod
lily strength for the Office, which, in those
days, required no small share for mis-
tress of country mansion was not only
to invite-that is to urge and teaze
her company to eat more than human
threats could conveniently swallow-but
to carve every dish when chosen with her
own hands. The greater the ladv. the
more Indispensable the duty. Each Joint
was carried up in its turn TO be operated
on by her, and her alone; since the peers
and knights ON either hand were so far
from being bound to offer their assistance
that the very master of the house, posted
opposite to her, might not act as her
croupier: his department was to push the
bottle after dinner. AS for the crowd Of
guests, the most inconsiderable among
them, if suffered through her neglect to
help himself to slice of the mutton
placed before him. would have chewed it
in bitterness. and Gone home an affronted
man. There were at this time pro
fessed carving masters, who taught young
ladies the art scientifically, from one Of
whom Lady Mary took lessons three
times week, that she might be perfect
on her fathers public days--when. ii
order to perform her functions without
interruption, she was forced to eat her
own dinner alone, an hour or two before
hand. *
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

How TO TEACH A1CALF TO DRINK-A
certain constable of the town of Han
cock, Delayare) during his minority
was steady, sober young man but Sool
after be became Of age about the time Of
his first election, he began to indulge a
littles nn eVmFw 2@t F
One day when he had held the Office
a few years, and had become quite re.
spectacle drinker, he was passing the
barnyard of Deacon L.. who was giving
an awkward calf its first lesson in drink
ing milk.
The deacon had used up all his pa.
thence, and was nearly discouraged, when
he Strengthened up, and seeing the con-
stable who was pretty tight, passing call.
ed out to him impatiently, How doyou
learn calf to drink"
The latter blandIy, but in self-re
proachful tone, replied, " Make him a
constable !"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
Back TEA.-What il is, q correspond

Brick TEA.-What it is, a correspond
emit of the Alta Californian tells us, writ.
ing from China:
8 We saw block of Tea called Brick
Tea. The Chinese are extensively en-
gagged in this trade, but do not use it.
The tea is principally used by the Mo-
guls and nomades Of Middle Asia; the
factories are at Token. The dry, dirty
and damaged leaves and stalks are mix.
ed with glutenous substance which is
then formed into a mould and dried in
ovens. Owing to its form, the Russians
call it brick tea. The Moguls and inhab
itants of Siberia, and the Kalmucks. take
a piece CT the tea and pound it fine in a
mortar. and throw in boiling water over
the FIRE, adding salt aud milk occasion
ally they mix -four and fry it in oil. This
forms q broth esteemed for its nourishing
properties.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

POLITICAL JoKE.-A story is told of
Democrat and Wing disputing about the
responsibility of their parties, when a
drunken man, whom neither of them
knew, came towards them. There"
said the Wing, 'sI'l bet you that fellow
is Democrat and as the tight" man
approached, he was addressed with I" I've
made small bet that you are Demo
crat-how is it 2" Well" said the fell.
low, giving his neck a jerk and his mouth
ludicrous drunken twist, I'LL admit.
that I've got (hic) some of the symptoms
but (hic) I'm Wing, by thunder u
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

s9~ For the last thirty years family
by the name of Smith, remarkable both
for laziness and ignorance, have lived in
Kansas. Old Smith died. An acquaint
ance who lived some four or Eve miles
off, happening by old SIS the day after
his death, and having heard of his illness
called, and found no one at home except
the daughter in law, who informed our
friend that the rest of the family had
gone to see their daddy buried" Our
friend was religious man, and inquired
of the daughter.in law as to the old gen.
tleman's re'igious views at his death.
+" Did the old gentleman make any
preparation for eternity 2" asked our
friend.
mo" drawled out the woman, moth
in more than to give the two least boys
boss apiece
Our friend was satisfied. he asked
no more questions.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

was riding in the western part of the,
State of Alabama, not long since, partly
on business connected with a railroad
company, and partly on an expedition in
search of adventures. Night found me-
in the woods, hungry, cold and houseless.
70 strike camp and sleep in the recess
ses oil the forest is nothing uncommon tor
the Alabamian.; and so | passed very.
comfoEta hbs he next morning
llle !. - :! syne Couns
ty, Mississippi, Choetaw Co., or Sumter
County, Alabama. | determined to ask
the first person met. Presently there
came along a tall gawky, riding a white
mule. thus accosted him
" say, my son, can you tell me what
county am In"
The young fellow, after about ten min
utes' effort to reign in and stop h;s
"creetur," looked at me with long va.
cant stare, and then bawled out the
euphonious word.
I" Tickebom.'
Confident that he was ignorant of
State rights, asked him which was the
courthouse /; for by learning that. I
could know where / was. So asked
him
Where do people go to court about
here ?"
! His eye twinkled with droll express.
ion Of mirth and delight when he az
swefed
Down to Squire Ross's reckon for
he's got the prettiest gals ye ever seed"
| soon after left my solitary friend in
the swamp OF Mickebom Greek, and
made my way 10 Squire Rosss who put
me on the right road.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

BSA@ In themtown of Pekin, Niagara
County, reside Samuel Roberts, his wife
Salina, and four daughters. They occu,
py a farm Of hundred acres, the work
of such as blowing, logging, planting,
hoeing, taking care of teams, etc., has,
during the last year been performed by
the mother and daughters. The eldest
daughter aged Is. plewed 20 acres, and
one of the younger sisters dragged the
Grain
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
Selected for the Monmouth Weekly Herald.
For Ever Thine.
BY ALARfe WATTS.


lin the range of English fugitive poetry, we have
feeling than the following e-sr
For ever thine, whate er our lot betide,
For ever thine, whereer our lot be cast;
Fate that may rob US of all wealth beside,
Shall leave us love till life itself be past.
The world may wrong us-we will brave its hate
False friends may change, and falser hopes de-
cline; r
Tho bowed by cankering care, we'll smile at fate,
Since thou art mine, beloved, and am thine
For ever thine-when circling years have spread
Times snowy blossoms DER thy snowy brow.
When youths itch glow its purple light is fed,
And lilies bloom where roses fouish now
Say, shall love the fading beauty less,
Whose spring-tide radiance has been wholly mine
MOI come what WILL thy steadfast truth I'll bless,
In YOUTH in age, thine own, for ever thine
For ever thine at evenings dewy hour
When gentle hearts in tendernest thou ghts incliLe
When balmiest odo-s from each closing flower
Are breathing round me-thne, for ever thine!
For ever thine, mid Fashions heartless throng,
In courtly bowers-at Folly's gded shrine,
Smiles on my cheek-lght words upon my tongue,
My deep heart still is thine-for ever thine
For ever thine amid the boisterous crowd,
When the jest sparkles with the sparkling wine.
may not name thy gentle name aloud,
But drink to thee in thought-for ever thine
would not, sweet, profane that silver sound
The depths of love could such rude hearts divine
Let the loud laughter peal, the toast go round,
Ny thoughts, my thoughts are thine, for eve-
thine
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

& III ~
II The BEsT OF SERvANTs.-If you wish
to.haye good scranton that is faith.
full, honest and attentive, and one whom
you will never quarrel with; one that
will never bother you for wages, nor
drink! your vine behind your back; one
that will never object to wear the clothes
you have been wearing yourself, nor
make o fuss ever what meals you give
him; one that will rot grumble if yon
keep him up half the night; one to whom
you could at any time give with clear
conscience the very hestrof characters:
one who win never wish to leave you,
but would rather he remained with YOU
all the days of his life, then You must be
Your Ovn Seruant-and that is best
achieved by your diligently learning
how on ell occasions 70 help yourself
Punch s. 49, Il
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
Speak the Truth.

How few there are on whose word we
can implicitly rely. In relating an affair,
every man labors to make himself the
aggrieved party and 70 one seems to
doubt but what he is in the right. To
bear the same story from the lips of
another, no one could suppose him to be
in the wrong. Because mankind have
such disposition to vary from the
real facts, no one can tell exactly what
to believe. And yet this practice OF
varying from the truth is productive OF
immense injury. Many e. fair reputation
has suffered and is still suffering from
it's effects.
The wisest course for man is to believe
nothing that is spoken against another
until he has heard the story of both, or
been present and seen the Transaction
There are men who are 80 preiudiced
against others by the stories that malice
or revenge has whispered in their ears,
that they will have nothing to say to
them nay more-they will not even
notice them in the street. You NAV
have seen the effect Of mis- statement and
falsehood in this respect, which should
be sufficient inducement for you never
to speak unless you are setting sands of
truth. There is large amount ofmisery
produced in the world from this cause (;
therefore we would have yon guard with
care your hearts aud your lips, and think
nothing and speak nothing but the pure
unadulterated words Of sob-iety and
Chronicle.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
Speak not The words that Part Us.
BY FINLEY JOHNSON. W

BY FINLEY JOHNSON. H
Speak not the words thatraTt US, love,
lis yet too soon to leaves ET EaTs
THY absence from my side would now
Myloving spirit grievei
would not change this blissful hour
For all the world can give;
Oh, dearest, thou hast still the power
Tosbid these moments live. $50
ses ess g s8MEH
Oh, could !. love, but steal from time
One pinion Of his wing,
Id lay it atsthy own fair shrine y S~
And of the future sing
And then no more would words be said
To rend our ways apart;
To cause pang Of woe to find
An entrance in the heart as
BALTIMORE,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

BfF A cotored lady was arrested in
New York for stealing a parasol. She
offered as an excuse to the magistrate,
to the magistrate that the sun was spoil.
lug her complexion. He took pity on
her, and sent her, and sent her to prison
for six months to enable her to bleach.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14
A OANDfD tMsalil -. minister in

A CANDiD Ass minister in
the North of England, returning thanks
in his prayers one Sabbath for the excel
lent harvest began as usual, /" O Lord.
we thank Thee &C., and went on to.
mention its abundance, and its safe in-,,
gathering but feeling anxious to be-
quite candid and scrapulously truthful,
added, ''all except a few fields between
this and Stonehayen, not worth mention.
ing" E@8As esq @
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

ae@lA Greek maiden being asked
what fortune she would bring her hus.
baad, replied - + will bring kim what
gold cannot purchase heart unspotted
and virtue without stain-which is all
thatidescended to me from my parents. y
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

a&- E. Rogers, Of North Adams, has
. shoe that was worn IS years ago. by q
woman at her wedding in Northamp ton.
The heel IL made Of wood three inches
high, running to triangular point.
one half inch broad and tipped. with
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

The GREATEST The greatest plea sure
OF life is love the greatest.ease is sleep !:
the greatest treasure is consen tment !:
the greatest possessionis health and the
best medicine d true friend. s., =, \.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

! UF The maa who won't take paper
because he can borrow one, has invented
9 machine with which he can cook his
dinner by the smokeof his neighbors
chimney. - I. - - 81,
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BALTIMORE,
Song.

You praised me, and, filed with light rapture
vowed that never would sin ~ 4 y
averied that my life should be perfect,
Such darling words might but win.
slipped, and yeu blamed, but so gently,
So tenderly named my misdeed,
For sin thought never of mourning
just then twas no part of my creed. -
love is most lovely and holy, 1
When thus il doth kindly reprove; go
So trnthfalness wrapped me in blessing,
My sin was forgot in love
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

HsA- Say nothing respecting yourself
either good. bad or Indifferent nothing
good Tor that is vanity: nothing bad for
nat Is atfectasion nothing Indifferent
or that is silly.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-14

AN INsINUATIoN.-"I didn't dare"
said a newly welded husband to his wife,
ito tell you before we@were married,
that my teeth are false
To which she responded 81 could get
along well enough with you, husband, if
your teethswere the only false thing you
carry in your MOUTH - s