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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
Playing in the Pnddlas.

On the birthday of Napoleon Charles
son of Louis Napoleon and Hortense, and
a child whom the Emperor Napoleon
meant to make his heir, he and his mother
were seated at a window in the palace
which opened upon the grand avenue
A heavy shower had fallen. and the ave.
nue. was full of pools of water. A group
of barefooted children were out there
wading in the water, and playing with
little chip boats. The young prince,
richly dressed, in a splendid hall, and
surrounded by his elegant and costly
birthday presents, turned carelessly away
from his toys and watched the children
with eager interest.
So then, my son." said his mother,
you. are not grateful for your presents n
"0h, yes" replied the young prince,
I" but am used to toys. Look at those
little boys, mamma"
"Do you wish for money to give them?'
Papa gave me enough this morning.
: Well, what Als you, my child ? What
do you want 7"
+" Oh" said the young prince hesita-
tinglv, know you won't let me, but il
l could go out and play in those beautiful
puddles, it would amuse me hundred
times more than all my elegant presents.
So you see, real enjoyments are not al
ways the most costly, and the children Of
the poor may have Pleasures which the
children OF the rich are debarred from.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
A RICH PUFF.

a manufacturer and vender of quack
medicines recently wrote to friend out
west, for a strong recommendation of his
the manufacturers Balsam." In few
days he received the following, which We
call pretty strong Dear Sir: The land
composing this farm has hitherto been so
poor, that Scotchnan could not get a
living off from it. and so stony that we
had to slice our potatoes and plant them
edgeways, but hearing Of your balsam,
put some on the corner of ten acre lot
surrounded by rail fence, and in the
morning / found that the rocks had dis
appeared, neat stone wall encircled the
field, and the rails were split into oven
wood and piled up symmetrically in my
back yard. put half an ounce into the
middle of huckleberry swamp-in two
days it was cleared of, planted with corn
and pumpkins, and a row of peach trees
in full blossom through the middle. As
an evidence of its tremendous power !
would say that it drew a striking likeness
of nv eldest son out of mill pond, drew
a blister all over his stomach, drew q
load of potatoes four miles to market and
eventually drewa prize of niaety-seven
dollars in lottery
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
Adoptiny the Cash system

Business men in many places are asso
ciating themselves for the purpose OF en-
couraging as much as possible, the
introduction Of the cash system in theil
dealings with the public, and each other
1t cannot be doubted that such course
would be productive of great benefit tc
those who adopt and adhere to it,
Losses from bad debts are now calculated
upon with certainty, and the amount i,
generally made up from the pockets O
good customers, which are obliged to pay
an advanced price for what they consume
In localities where the credit system ha;
been in fashion from time imme mortal, il
is very difficult to establish contrary
practice. But when cash system is once
determined upon, it should be steadtastly
adhered to, and in good time the result
will satisfy the most doubling. The
prosRarou chants and business men
of the cities are those which deal fol
cash only, and what strengthens then
must certainly act beneGcially for the
store keepers and mechanics Of the coun
try. The ease is the same in every de
.partment of business.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
The Arctic Firmanent.

The intense beauty of the Arctic firm
ament can hardly be imagined. 1t looket
close above our heads, with its STAR
magnilied in glory, and the very planet
twinkling so much as to battle the obser
vations Of the astronomer. ! have trod
den the deck when the life of earth seem
ed suspended, its movements, its sounds
its coloring, its companionships and a,
| looked on the radiant hemisphere cir
cling above me, as if rendering WORSHIP
to the unseen Centre of Light, | hav,
calculated, in the humility of spirit
-" Lord, what is man that thou art mind
full of him ?" And then have thong hi
of the kindly world we had left, with it,
revolving sunlight and shadow, and the
other stars that gladden. it in their chan
ges, and the hearts that warmed to Us
there, till l lost myself in memories OF
those who are not, and they bore me
back in the stars again.-Kane.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
Our gtrap 8ook
The /" TRY Company

A gentleman who was riding in the
cars, noticed bright little fellow, be-
tween Gya,akdsaix years old, sitting with
his father Aand mvther, engaged in the
attempt to unloose the knot in a string
that bound a small parcel. The knot
had become we'll compaeted, and the
child's tiny fingers seemed to have no i'm
preston upon it. The patient earnest
ness Of the little fellow was contrasted
with the apparent Indifference Of his pa
rents, who looked on, but made no at
tempt to assist him. At last the gentle
man, whose sympathies with children
were warm, could bear the sight no lon
ger SO, partly to help the child, and
partly to rebuke the parents, he took
out his knife, handed it to the boy, and
said,
Here, my little fellow, try the virtue
of a sharp blade. You can't unite the
knotp
Something to his surprise, the knife
was not taken but instead, the child
answered, WITH a smile,
Please, sir, Father don't allow me
to say can't. | belong to the TRY
CoMPANY.5o
Indeed !" said the gentleman, draw
ingalsaSlrsz i ssszE Il never heard o.
that company before"
Oh, I've always belonged to it,
Haven't |, Father ?"
And the child turned with an expires
sion of loving confidence in his face, to
wards his father.
He's worthy member Of that excel
lent association, sir, remarked the father
now speaking to the gentleman, and
smiling in pleased way.
All !! | understand your Light was
breaking in upon his mind. This is q
part of your discipline. You never per.
nit your little boy to say ! can't"
But instead, I'll try, SIR"
Excellent" said the gentleman. Eek
cellent! Here is the way that men are
made. II is the everlasting cant thai
is dwarling the energies Of thousands
upon thousands all over the land. A
feeble effort is made to overcome some
difficulty, and then the arms fall YEARLY,
and the task is abandoned"
And who is most to blame for this 2
was inquired.
Parents, was the unhesitating reply
Parents, who fail to cultivate patience
and perseverance in their children. Pa
rents who carry them when they should
let them walk, even though their feet
may be weary. see it all as clear as
light, and see my own fault at the same
time. | cut the knot of difficulties fol
my children every day, instead of requir
ing them to loosen it themselves. But
sir, they shall join the Try Company
after this. III have no more knot cut
ting in my house."
How is it with you reader, child OF
man? Are you member of the Try
Company T. If not; and you have any
ambition to be something more than q
drone IN tie hive, join it at once and
from this time forth, never let the words
" | can't" find place on your lips.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
Searching for Buried Gold

In the vicinity of Youngstown and
Fort Niagara, tradition is rife with ac
counts of vast treasure buried there du.
ring the French occupancy of that Sec
ton, and afterward by Brandt and Butler,
when they made that post their head.
quarters, from which they sailed out in
their forays upon the patriot settlements
returning loaded)with spoil. Many fruit.
less attempts have been, and are yet being
made. both by residents and strangers,
to find money, and officers at the Fort are
frequently annoyed by persons wishing
to dig in the enclosure.
Some three years ago, fellow from
Buffalo went to Youngstown, with me-
tallic rod, the magic properties of which
would point out the exact locality of this
treasure and expel or control the demons
having it in charge. Gullibility is not
extinct there, and he soon organized a
company of some four or FIVE respectable
men to aid him in his operations. 1t was
necessary their work should be performed
on dark night, and when suitable one
arrived, armed with the magic rod, and
equipped with the proper tools, with
fear and trembling" sailed ont to make
the Economical attack. They were not to
speak after they entered upon the ground
as in that case the charm would be bro.
ken, and as the night was very dark, the
CALCULATIONS involuntariy called cut by
collision between the trees and noses q
the party, forced them to take to the
open fields. Just this side Of The grave.
yard, between that and little rayine
the rod made Dip" and drawing a
circle the leader made signs to the party
to set to work, and at work they well
with a will and energy that would have
astonished the most efficient well digger
and in short time had exc waited pi
some six feet in diameter by five in depth
They intended to conduct all their ope
rations with secrecy, hut some fun loving
busy bodies have found them out, anC
kept close espionage on their move
mems and followed them on tn; occasion
One of the boys enveloped himself in 6
cows hide, horns and all, taking Will
him dark lantern and pistol heavily
loaded with powder, crept quietly up tc
the party of treasure seekers, while the
others stald back to see the fan, and as
sist if occasion demanded. AT a civer
signal, uttering most unearthly yell he
discharged the pistol over their heads
at the same time. throwing the light OF
his form. The gold diggers did not STOP
to take second look at the hideous Oh
ject that burst upon their sight, but witt
one bound they cleared the pit and mad
the quickest time on record to thei
homes, and to this day some o them be
lieye the devil in his proper persoa made
his appearance then and there E3mirt
(N. Y J .AdUocate.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
The Standards Dag.

a gentleman sold considerable flock
of sheep to dealer, which the latter had
not hands to drive. The seller, however
told him he had very intelligent dog
which he would send him to assist him tc
place about thirty miles off and that
when he reached the end of his journey
he had only to feed the dog, and desire
him to go home. The dog accordingly
received his orders, and set off with the
flock and the drover but lie was absent
for so many days that his master began
to have serious alarms about him. whcr
one morning, to his great surprise, h,
found the dog returned with very large
flock of sheep, including the whole tina
he had lately sold. The fact turned out
to be that the drover was so pleased witt
the colley, that he resolved to steal Kim
and locked him up until the time when he
was to leave the country. The dog
grew sulky and made various attempts
to escape, and one evening he fortunatey
succeeded. Whether the brute had dis
covered the drover's intention. and sup
posed the sheep were also stolen, it il
difficult to say but by lis conduct i
looked SO, for he Immediately went to thu
field, collected the sheep, and gave then
all back to his master.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
Here in infancy we played,
Look Upwards.

Oh walk thro' this world with fearful step
And an uncleuded brow;
Increase not the sorrow tomorrow may bring
By breeding over it now
The sunshine of life is Aeeting and short,
Its storms are frequent aud long,
And its pleasures like notes that are lingering
Of the almost forgotten Song.
But the darker the path that's before us,
The clearer our lights should shine
And to Hopes fair star ever shining bright,
Our course We should strive to incline
II is not when the world smiles upon US
When happiness crowns our home
When secure of its presence among us
We think it will never roam;
When adversely tide has rolled DER us,
When friends and when fortunes fee;
Then, then is the time We can steer our barqus
Triumphant DER life's rough sea.
With manly step and true hearts power,
Tho the waves are raging high;
With mind untrammelled by sickly fear,
Look towards Hopes star in the sky.
And when the wild tempest has spent its rage,
And the day is fair again;
The star will shine bright DOR the crystal tide,
Ills never looked for in vain.
Then walk thro' this world with cheerful ster
And an uEclouded brow;
l: crease not tho sorrow tomorrow may bring,
BY brooding over it now.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
NV Heart is Like am instrument,
BY CARRIE b. PLUMBER.

NV heart is like an instrument,
Whose strings have all been broken
And shattered, hangs against the wall
OF other days, a token,
False hands have swept the magic chords,
And played in wild delight,
Their improvisities turned to love
And all on earth that's bright.
All yes--thcy've caused my very soul
To wander up toward heaven!
And pause, suspended, wondering why
Such joy to me was given?
But now, alas the musics ceased,
My heart is very still;
IT'S true, it throbs, but not as when
The false ones tried their skill
IT'S well, mines not form to bow
Meath friendships broken rod
Twill bend, but oh ! twill rise again
By the help of faith and God.
I'll tune the heart that once was tuned
BY other hands than mine,
I'll teach them that light grown dim,
RekindIed, yet may shine.
I'll win name from hayward fame,
And some who pass me now
With cold averted looks, may yet
Low at my footstool bow.
I'll teach them that a heart once crushed
Car have new strings again,
And from the music of the past
1t shall not breathe one strain.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
He is only a Printer.

The following tribute to the noble pre-
sentative of art we find in contemporary
and we commend its strong contrast to
the intelligent reader -
" He is only a printer" Sack was the
sneering of a leader in the circle of arts
tocracy-the Goldfish quality. Who was
the Earl Of Stanhope? He was only IA
printer. And what is Prince Frederick
William, just married to the Princess
Royal of England? He too, was only a
printer. Who was William Caxton, one
Of the fathers of literature ? He was
only printer. Who were G.. P. Morris,
N. P. Willis, G. Gales, G. Richardson,
J. Harper, Horace Greeley, John W
Forney. Alexander Cummings, Bayard
Taylor, Charles Dickens, Theirs, Jerold,
George D. Prentice, and Senators Dix,
Bigler, Simon Cameron and Niles ? They
too, were printers. What was Benjamin
Franklin? He also, was printer. At
last, though not least, who is James Blu
chanan, who occupies the most enviable
position on earth Oh, only a printer.
Every one cannot be printer brains
are necessary.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17

re- Some years ago, in the New
Hampshire Legislature, new member.
somewhat noted for pumping thunder"
made speech-it was upon ILL for
taxing bank dividends-in which he at
tempted to be very pathetic in favor Of
widows who owned bank stock. "Yes
Mr.. Speaker he exclaimed with indig-
nant energy, the gentleman from Do,
yer, who introduced this bill, deaf to the
cries of her orphan children, would strip
the widow" but before he could conclude
the sentence, he was interrupted by q
laugh. istonished but undaunted, he
exclaimed, with profound feeling, "Gen,,
tlemen it is not subject Of derision F.
l appeal to you in all candor, If it is not
worse than stripping. Put on this tax
and you will drive the widow to her last.
shif!7 Shouts of lau 1hter here petriGed
him to his place, and he spoke no more
during the session..
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
A Touching Incident.

One Of Afe sasdaest stories we ever read
was that oil little child in Switzerland
a pet boy, just as yours is reader, whom
his mother one bright morning. dressed
in a beautiful jacket, all shining with
gilt buttons, and gay as mothers love
could make it, and then permitted him to
go out to play. lie had scarcely step
ped from the door of the Swiss cottage
when an enormous eagle snathcel him
from the earth and bore him high ur
among the mountains, and yet within
sight of the house of which he had been
the joy. There he was killed and de
youred, the eyris being point which
was inaccessible to man. so that no re
lief could be afforded {? In destroying
the child the eagle SO placed bis gray
jacket in the nest Ethat it would shine
upon its lovely trimmings and orna
ments. For years it. was visible from
the lowlands long after the eagle had
abandoned TIE nest. What a sight il
must have been to the parents of the
victim. 1s-4-~f
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
Thank God fer All.

Beside yon oak a ustie roof appears,
cottage garden leads unto the door,
A few wild lants the lowly easement cheers,
And all around looks neat, though all is poor,
There Philip dwclls and takes a neigbbor's part.
Though little be the means his help to test;
Yet STILL though poor lie says, with grateful heart
It's well to labor-and that God knows best
The hare fits by him with her dewy feet,
As blithe of heart he quits his cottage gate;
The golden village lane with dawn is sweet,
And Phillip feels content. though low his state
For labor unto him can joy impart
lis Independence to his honest breast;
And STILL though poor, he says, with gratefulheart
tbs well to labor-and that God knows best!
His wife beside the door waits his return
His childrea's voices meets him half the wav
Aud while the sun within The west doth burn
And bird and brook sing sweet the close Of dav
Philip forgets Bis toll his chair to find,
BY little arms and little lips carest
And gazing round, exclans. with grateful mind.
Thank God for all-th nix God who knowest best
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
MO WMO JP JIG w gBKI,Y 80
often hungry, and never had ever ten

often hungry, and never had ever ten
dollars at once.
have only FIVE now he said, and to
verify his statement he took from his
pocket half eagle.
/ glanced at it. There was a hole in
it, with ring attached ! 1t was certain
ly the property Of the young man from
Cincinnati.
What is this ring for 2" | asked.
:" This piece was given me by woman
in Arkansas who was converted under
my preaching"
The liar! l had already made up my
mind that he was an imposler, in short,
that he was the mysterious gambler
Before dinner time, l had an opportunity
to whisper my views to the captain, and
while at dinner his state room was
searched. A large sum of money was
found there, and many of the gambler
tools, as well as the gold piece the sun
known had worn.
Parson, can you swim ?" asked the
captain as the Rev. Mr.. Goggles came
upon the boiler deck.
"A little" he replied, with demure
smile.
You will have chance to try /; am
going to throw you overheard"
The captain took him by the collar, and
explained the matter to the astonished
passengers, who were quite ready to as
sist in emptying his pockets. and then
throwing him overheard. The money
taken from him was paid over to his vic
tins.
The last we saw of him he was swim
ming vigorously towards the shore, ours
ing the captain with quite as much zeal
as he had used in praying and exhorting.
The young man from Cincinnati got
his cherished coin, and trust learned g
useful lesson.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
A Bold Preacher.

The Washington correspondent of the
N. Y, Express writes that Rev. Mr.. Nor
sell, an Episcopal clergyman, preached
to the members at the Capitol on Sun,
day. The old and new year were the
burden of the discourse, but the manner
in which the lessons of the past were
forced home upon the Honorables was
truly refreshing. He alluded to the
scenes in the old hall, the stains Of blood
and the dishonerable conflicts which
rested upon it. He hoped and prayed
that before a brothers hand, lifted
against a brother should fall upon its
victim, he might be struck dead in the
act. In regard to the code of honor and
duelling, Iss.lhraadRd it wilful mafder of
the first-and worst degree. HE'S pow
erful preacher, a logical thinker, and
but few men, even in the Nothern pull
pits, would dare to say what he said.
much less say it in the Speakers desk Of
the Hall of Representatives.
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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17

B@- Battle every dayl" exclaimed
the widow Smashpipes, as she dropped
the fat iron upon the horse shoe, and
looked her neighbor Snubs right in the
eye. "Why, you don't say so! I never
used to think of stripping my Jeems, and
giving him right good wash, but four
times year onst in the spring, onss in
the summer, onst in the fall, and onst in
the winter. Howsomdeyer. some chill
dren ketch dirt sooner than others"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17

HOLD on DAR.'-The Piqpa (Soutk
CaroIina) Register has the following in q
recent issue, describing an incident among
the slaves
"Quite revival is now in progress'at
the African Church in this city. We
were present few evenings since, and
witnessed with much qualification their
earnest devotion. OF the incidents we
cannot fail to record one. A brother
was supplicating the throne elegantly,
when another brother called out in a
stentorian voice
"' Who dat praying over darl'
cite response was, Oats brudder
Nose
Hold on dar, brudder Nose 2" was the
dictum of the former, you let brother
Ryan pray he's better quainted with de
Lord dan you ami Brudder Moses
dried up, and brother Ryan prayed.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17

CLEAR AS MUD-An editor had bot
tie of London Dock Gin presented to him,
and after drinking the whole of it, he
wrote notice" Of the article. Here
is specimen of the style:
Here's to the ladies and other branch
es of business hic in and around town
and especially the Messident's Press
age, Morington Washument, etc, all of
which may be had cheap at the Buck
Drook-Brook and Duk Store of Bini-
gers old London Dock Gin, for So a
year, if payment is delayed until the end
of the Atlantic Cable.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17

NA- n lawyer built an Office in the
shape of hexagon, or six square. The
novelty of the structure attracted the at
tention of some Irishmen who were pass
ing by they stopped and viewed the
building very critically. The lawyer
somewhat disgusted at their curiosity
lifted up the window. put his head out
and addressed them:
why do you stand there like pack
of blockheads, gazing at my Office; do
you take it for a church !"
FAX" answered one of them " was
thinking so, till | saw the devil poke his
head out Of the window"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17

A member of the South Carolina Leg
islature-an old bachelor. by the name
of Evans, was introduced to beautiful
widow, also named Evans. The intro
ducton was in this wise Mrs. Evans
permit me to present to you Mr.. Evans
q Mrs. Evans!' exclaimed the spirited
bachelor, the very lady have been in
search of for the last eight years.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-17
The Orphan EOy.
BY CHARLES SWAIN.

The room is cold-tbe night is cold
But light is drearcr far than day,
For then in dreams to Him it seems
That she's returned who's gone away!
His tears are past-he clasps her fast
Again she holds him on her knee;
And-in his sleep-he murmurs deep,
"Oh! Mother, go no more from mel"
But morning breaks-the child awakes-
The dreamer's happy dream hath fled;
The fields look scar, and cold, and drear,
Like orphans. mourning Summer dead |!
The wild birds spring, on shivering wing,
Or cherries, chirp from tree to tree;
And still he cries, with weeping eyes,
"Oh Mother dear, come back to me p
Can no one tell where angels dwell?
He's called them off till day grew dim !;
If they were near-and they could hear
He thinks they'd bring her back to him
Oh! angels sweet. conduct my feet"
He cries, where'er her home may be;
Oh lead me on to where she's gone,
Oh bring my mother back to me !"