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nSo-Rev. w. a. Mcconnell, of the Unit
ed Presbyterian Church, will preach in the
Town Hall next Sabbath, April 10th, at II ~
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For Sale!

TTNIIE undersigned offers for Sale at Jeromeville,
l. Ashland County, Ohio. one set of Timers Tools,
&C., which he desires to sell Immediately.
JACOB F. BOWERS. .
March 16, 1859. 3w42*
WHOSE in want of PRINTS wilg6nd a large assert
i ment at BI.SISN Bill 8.
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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-04-06

In. fact every variety OF GOODS. and magnificent in
STYLES, can be found in our Store.
We return our sincere thanks to the public for past
fayors and solicit a continuance of patronage.
We shall endeavor to please all. deal honestly, and
promote the welfare of our patrons, and ourselves.
November 10, 1858, n93tf
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which for beauty, durability and ehcapncss, STAND
UNEQUALED. We can please every one who may
favor us with q call. Come and look through our
Stock. We have an immense assortment that MUST
and WILL BE SOLD CHEAP!
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
nag The swindler of Young ladies. Hiral

BeT The swindler of young ladies, Hiram
P Leslie, alias Mr.. johnson, who so eyre
gionsly deluded the fifteen young ladies, I"
school tehchers, besides a good many of the
opposite sex, is in Jail in Philadelphia. An
effort was made to induce him to sit for his
portrait, but without success. Yon may
take off my arm inch by inch," said he to the
detectives, you may kill me onathe spot,
but you shall never have my picture to grace
a collection of thieves. | expect heavy SEN
tence, but am no thief, and this is the first
swindle was ever engaged in" The officers
finding him resolute in his REFUSAL were of
course obliged to content themselves as best
they could Leslie'S parents are said to be
people in comfortable circumstances, and own
a farm in the vicinity of Washington An
other account says he is none other than Mar
maduke Reeves, alias McAlpine, who tried to
swindle several manufacturers of fire arms, by
to be an agent of the British Gov
ernment
Leslie was sentenced in Philadelphia, on
Tuesday, to three years hard labor in the
Penitentiary.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
W. MMOyPn w 1GY nBR AGsDo
Destructive Fires.

CHICAGO, Sept. 16th.-The entire block IN
this city bounded by Clinton, Lake and ful-
ton streets was burned this morning. Batch
ford's lead works, the Hydraulic Mills, ana inc
block bounded by North Jefferson, Clinton
Fulton and West Lake streets, were also oe-
stroyed; also large amount OF other proper y
ty. The loss is estimated at not less than nan
a million dollars Insured for $2oo ooo IN
New York and New Eogland Companies.
PORTLAND, Sept. l7th-A destructive con
f1agation occurred here this morning, com.
mencing in the building of the Attleboro'
Steam Power Company, which was mostly de-
stroyed, with several buildings adjoining
By this fire nearly all the manufacturing
business of this city is suspended, ana some
three hundred hands thrown out OF employ
ment. The loss is estimated at over 9f2,oo
PORTLAND, Sept 1.-THE Lewiston Bag,
ging Company's storehouse containing 9oo
bales of cotton, was partially burned yesterday
Loss $4,000.
Bosrox, Sept l1th.-In Nashua, last night
fire broke out in the stable OF n IL. Woods,
destroying property to the amount OF $1,000
The First Uniyersalist church was partially
destroyed. The premsts were mostly located
on High street. About one half the amount
of the loss is insured
EAsroN, Pa, Sept l5th.-The stables at
tached to the United stasss Hotel in this
place were burned ~ and twelve OF
Dan Rice's circus bES Y we ff sino6sisred to
death Loss 5000. The fire was caused by
the bursting Of fluid lamp. The hotel re-
ceived but triaing injury.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
Can Scott Gone to the Pacific.

Gen Scott arrived in New York from Wash
ton Saturday last, and Immediately proceeded
to West Point, remaining with his wife aud
daughter until Monday, when he again return
ed to New York City, and on Tuesday after
noon embarked on board the steamship Star
of the West, for the scene of his future labors
on the Pacific, amid the kind wishes of thou
sands who had assembled to witness his depar-
ture and bid him farewell. The General was
accompanied by Col. i. Thomas, Assistant
Adiutant General, and Col. G. w Lay, Mil
itary Secretary, and DR.. G. H. Crane The
occupation of San Juan Islands by the armed
forces of the United States under the com
mand of General Harvey. the presence in the
Straits of accommodating British naval force,
and the sudden departure of General Scott to
the scene of action, in view Of possible diff
culties, arising out of the occupation, give
temporary possibly they may give permanent
the islands of San Juan.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.

By the arrival of the Arabia, says the N.
Z. Tribune of yesterday, we have European
news up to the 10th inst The Zurich Con
ference had been suspended for the present =
All England was excited by the putting to sea
of the Great Eastern The monster went
down the Thames on the It'll Everything
worked smoothly, and the ship was as easily
managed as q common river boat As to
speed, The London Times says she set at rest
forever all doubts as to her being the fastest
vessel by comparison in the world. With
two-thrds Of her power, and in bad sailing
trim, being six inches down by the head, and
too high out Of the water to permit her pad
dies or screw blades to work properly, and
with a strong tide against her, she ran fifteen
miles in IS minutes. On the 9th she left the
More for Portland in Dorsetshire The San
Juan island affair is exciting some commeTt in
the London papers. The suppostion thatssyTe-
nentia is to be prosecuted in revenge for The
conduct of the Duchies, caused decline in
the British funds
France is making vigorous naval prepare
tons for coast defense. Felix Pyatt has con-
cluded to accept the amnesty, but NJ. Guinet
declines. The Pope had been seriously i'll,
but is recovering. The Emperor of Morocco
is dead, and successor had been proclaimed.
A great fire and some earthquakes had dis
turbed Erzeroum. The Paris correspondent
OF the London Times says that much impor-
lance is attached to Prince Metternich's mis-
sion to st Sauveur One of its objects is
said to have been the formation of an alliance
between France and Austria, and its success
was calculated not only to endanger the cause
of Italian liberty, but to menance Europe
1t is asserted that the Papal troops continue
to threaten the Legations. Eight OF nine
thousand troops and twelve cannon were as
sembled at Pesaro
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
lUAILS.

We were visited on Tuesday evening, short
ly before shutdown, BY large number Of
auails. The poor birds were greatly frighten-
ed, and flew about the Court House grounds.
causing to congregate, boys in rag, tag and
bob-tail, who seampered about and made noise
enough to disturb stronger nerved creatures
than BIRDS Ia the mean time five birds were
caught by hand being able, but afraid to
trust to their wings to secure their safety
The number was very large; they were perched
on trees, on the grass, on the top of the Jail,
and across street in trees and yards, and all
up andsdown street the number was so large
as to cause q great deal of attention and ex-
element, One poor bid was found III the
cellar under VIM I. Patterson & Sons cloth
ing store, and as many as fifty. were seen in
and about the premises Of Geo.. W. Patterson,
at the lower end of town. tf saE l8 EsIfi
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
The Fair.

Owing to the storm which has heen prevail
ing for a day or two, cur County Fair has thus
far proved failure. Yesterday numder of
articles were brought upon the ground for exhi-
btion, but the Committee deemed. it advisable
TO wait until the raia ceased before opening
the grounds to visitors, and concluded to
lengthen the time of receiving articles for ex-
hibtion up to u o'clock to-day, trhnrsany1
hoping by that time the storm would abate.
But to-day it seems to rain with increased
fury, and consequently nothing can be done.
This would certainly have surpassed any of our
former Fairs, as farmers and Others through
cut the County have taken greater interest
this year than any time heretofore. The dis
play CT fruits and vegetables would have ex-
eelled that of any exhibition ever held in the
State. This also proves a heavy loss to our
hotel keepers and eating saloons, they having
made. extensive preparations for the accomo-
dalton of visitors, by the way Of laying in
large quantities Of provisions, &C.
PS. The Committee have again been in
session, and, have concluded to hold the Fair
tomorrow if the weather permits if not it
will be held as soon as we have fair weather,
shey being determined to hold it as soon as
practicable, before which time, no doubt, due
notice viii be given. Up to the time ofwriting
the above III o'clock, noon) over one thous-
sud entries have been made, Notwithstanding
she inclemency of the weather
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22

BUReLAR's HAUNT-0ur readers may re-
member that the Misses Throckmortons and
the Misses Forman & Throckmorton have
twice had their stores broken open, and goods
stolen, within the last two years. Some
months after the first robbery, the boxes
which proved to have contained the goods
stolen, were found under some hay in barn
on the farm of Mrs. Hendriekson, about three
quarters of mile from this village; and
strange, on Tuesday last the boxes which con
tanned the goods last stolen, were found Sc
creted in like manner in the barn above
mentioned
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
For the Monmouth Weekly Herald.
Sabbath School Picnic.
HOWELL Sent 10

HOWELL Sept. 10, 1859.
The Sabbath School Of the NJ b. Church
at Farmingdale, held their Annual Picnic at
Howell Works, on Tuesday the 18th inst,
and was universally admitted by those present
tojsbe one of the best ever held in this
section of country The School connected
with the Episcopal Church at Howell Works,
also joined in the picnic, which tended to
make it still more interesting Addresses
were delivered by Rev. Dr. Cochran, of Bal
timore; Rev R. " Lawrence, Beverly; and
Rev. S. Jaquett, of Farmingdale.
Much praise is due Mrs. Allaire, for so
kindly olfssing the use of her Church and
grounds, and for the friendly disposition shown;
and she will, have no doubt, be held in kind
remembrance by all who participated in the
festivities of the occasion.
OBSERVER.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
Great Excitement
lg THE CLOTH MARKET
WIN. v. WARD,
Brieh Store, Corner Of Min and South Street,
E'rceboJd NJ

Brieh Store, Corner Of Min and South Street,
Freehold " J.
DUBLIC ATTENTION IS INVITED TO AN EN-
4 tire new and very large stock of Ready-Made
Clothing, just received at my Store, for the Fail
va and Winter trade This stock is larger and
TA better selected than any ever before offered
IL County, and viii be said rery cheap.
They cut aud made in the latest style, under
my own supervision and for elegance and ease they
cannot be equalled
For the Manufacturing Department, we have pur-
chased heavy and beautiful assortment Of French
English, German, and American Cloths, Esquamaux,
Beaver and Pilot Cloth 0yer-Coatings. Black and
Fancy Cassimeres, Velvet, Valencia and Silk Vest
ings Particular attention is invited to this braach
of business. Having in my employ
4 CUTTER FROM Paris,
whose experience is equal to the BEST we can assure
those wishing to have their garments made to order
St being able to furnish as neat and fashionable an
article as can be obtained in the city.
NDrop in and get measured. .&7a
Always on hand good assortment Of Hats, Caps
rnnks ValiSes, Carpet Bags &c, &c,
N B. Cloths. Cassimers, and Yestiugs, sold by
the yard very cheap.
WM. V. WARD.
Freehold. Sept. %. 1859
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
AT P RIVATE SALE.

AT RIVATE SALE.
TINE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS AT PRIVATE
IL sale his valuable Farm, well known as the
Mountain Farm, near the late Hannah Clayton s
Inn, on the road leading from Bergen's Mill to En-
gishtown situate partly in Milestone and partly in
Manalapan townships Monmouth county, Nj,
CONTAINING 200 ACRES.
The improvements are q Dwelling House. and suita-
Bile outbu'dings There is an excellent we'll Of va
ter adjoining the hous. There are on the premises
good orchard of Apple, Pear, and Cherry trees
also young Peach Orchard of thrifty trees 1t is
Wen suited for raising of Peaches and other frnit
The facilities for improving the soil are favorable
being near lime depot and mari pits Ii is well
watered; has about6 go acres Of Woodland. and lies
convenient to Church, School, and Market.
Persons wishing to view the premises, can do 50,
Hotel" 0''' 'on ?
Payments made easy, as considerable part of
the purchase money may remain on the premises
i not sold by the LIST of January next it win be o
fered for rent. J0SEpH r. pREn
September s, 1859 45-8m*
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
The Balloon.

The New York Herald of yesterday, says
the mammouth balloon, City of New York,
with which it is the intention of Mr. Lowe,
the aronapt, to cross the Atlantic, when fully
inflated will be $50 feet in height, or nearly
90 feet higher than Trinity SteepIe. Mr.
Lowe is perfectly confident as to the success
full result of bis daring enterprise. and viii
soon start from the city or its vicinity. The
long talked-of subject of ballooning to Ea-
rope has, it will thus be seen, taken definite
turn, and the lapse of three or four weeks
will let US know whether the project is feast
BILE or not.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
From California,

The California overland mail, with dates
from San Francisco to the 26th ult, reached
st. Louis, yesterday. Business at San Fran
cisco was more active, but chiefly of specu-
lative character. A report was current in
San Francisco that Captain Wallen's command
of one hundred and forty men had been mas
sacred by the Snake Indians Of Warm Springs,
Oregon. Overland emigration still continued
to pour in, but much suffering was reported on
the plains among Pixies Peak emigrants. The
town of Murpheys was nearly destroyed by
FIRE on the 3lst nit, involving loss of one
hundred thousand dollars.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
MONMOUTH COUNTY
OPPOSITION C0NVE ,TION.

The inhabitants of the County of Monmouth,
who are opposed to the principles and policy
of the present National Administrations
the disorganising course of the miscalled Dem
ocratic party in this State, under the lead Of
a factious Senate:-who lin favor of a reas-
enable degree Of Protection to American La
Dor, aud the exercise of the right of suffrage
who are opposed to extravaganza in the adj
minstration of the National Government, and
in favor of right reform, are requested to meet
in their respective townships, and appoint
Delegates to the Union Opposition Conven-
ton, hereby appointed to be held at the
Courthouse, at Freehold, on SATURDAY,
the Sth of October next, at u o'clock NJ, to
select Candidates for Sheriff and Coroners, to
be supported at the ensuing election.
JACOB HERBERT,
Chairman of last Convention
Freehold, September H. 1859
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
New Jersey ali Right.

On the 18th inst, as already announced to
many of our readers, the Opposition and Ma
tional American Conventions, at Trenton, nom
mated Hon Charles s. Olden as their eandi-
date for Governor The nominee is spoken
of in the highest terms by those who are ac-
quainted with him and his acts 1t requires
now only united action to elect him triumph
anty. Mr.. Olden is an Old Line Wing of
the Henry Clay and Frclnghuysen school.
New Jersey is, therefore, on the right road.
She is DESTROYS Of coming back to tile princi-
piles of the fathers Of the Republic. A more
suitable standard bearer could not have been
selected Mr. 0iden lives on the battle
ground where the Americans gained a victory
in the Revolution over those who favored the
interests of England The contest is now
again, the interests Of our country against the
workshops of foreign nations, or protective
policy against the free trade system of Loco
focosn. slhe prestige Of victory is, therefore,
with the Opposition already. 1t will be the
battle Of Princeton over again, only in peace
full way. American interests are well repre-
sented in Mr.. Oden. He is for the interests
of his country in preference to the pauper la
Dor of Europe, as well as for freemen, freedom
and free government. Modern Democracy
will receive a sad defeat in the gallant State
from the Jersey Blues. She is worthy of such
a fate,--EastOn Pa.,) Free Press.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
European News.

The political news is not very Important
Nothing definite was known about the pro-
ceedings in the Zurich Diplomatic Conference.
In the meantime Italy remained in a very
troubled and excited state; all parties anx-
iously expecting the deliberations of France,
Austria and Sardinia, no one seemed willing
to take any decided action. The deputation
which was about to proceed to Turin, in order
to offer the united crown of Tuscany and Ma
dena to Victor Emanuel, had been counter
manded, and many thought that in the end
the Emperor Napoleon would so arrange it
that the throne Of Central Italy would be be-
slowed on the Princess Clothlde daughter Of
the Sandman King, her husband, Prince Ma
poleon, enjoying the title of Prince Consort
The troops of the Pope were preparing to
engage the soldery of the Provisional govern
ment Of the Legations at Rinini, and battle
was daily expected. Should His Holiness be
victorious, the Grand Duke of Modena would
be restored, but if the Pope is beaten, his
chances are gone forever.
Plus the Ninth was very i'll, and confined
to the palace from erysipelas.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22

ea- A lawyer named Peyton, living in
Gallatin county, Ky, entered the house of a
Mr. Lawrence, of that place, and made dis
honorable proposals to Mrs. Lawrence. She
answered by discharging pistol at him. which,
however, did no damage The next day she
met him in the street and again fired at him,
blowing out one of his eyes. It is supposed
that Peyton will die Lawrence was absent
from home, and after shooting Peyton, Mrs
Lawrence went to Indiana, declaring that she
would never suffer herself to be arrested
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22

pGg~ The Great Eastern is to leave Portland,
England, on the Goth OF September, for Port
land Maine, and thence to New York Cap
tain Harrison, late Of the Cunard steamship
feet will take her to Portland, at which place
our London correspondent assures us, Captain
Comstock, the former commander of the Col
Inns steamer Baltic will assume the charge,
and bring her to this city through Long
Island Sound. Captain Comstock takes com
mand for this trip only and for the reason
that, from his long experience in Sound steam
ers, he has become practically acquainted with
every nook and winding twist on that route.
while his services on bQaFd = IN -
rendered him equally familiar with the naviga
ton of Sandy Hook and the proper time and
mode of entering or departing from our hartor
Captain Comstock commanded the Russian
frigate General Admiral iu her recent voyage
from New York to Cronstadt. and viii, we
doubt not, find himself perfectly at home on
the deck of the British leviathan N Y
Herald.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22


Dsr ROBBERY OF CATTLE IN MORRIS County
A man, named William MeNeaI, living in
Montville, Pequannock township, Morris
county, has lately been committing a series of
depredaions in that vicinity, ia the shape of
robbing several farmers of valuable cattle.
The principal sufferers are Theodore Mitchell
and Elijah HANNA, from whom number of
calves were stolen. The property was taken
to Paterson and sod at a very low price. Two
horses were alse stolen and disposed of in like
manner It is possible that McNeal, who
was traced to Newark on Monday on his way
to Brooklyn, may have disposed of some Of
his ill-getten goods to some of the New
ark butchers He is eccentric in his
manners and is regarded in the neighborhood
where he belongs as a smpleton. 81
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22
Nsg- Am interesting suit is now on trial at

BGr An interesting suit is now on trial at
Newark, brought by the Atlantic Bank, of
New York, against the Paterson Manufacture
ing Company for the recovery of the sum Of
$4,000. The amount at issue is founded on
cheeks made by the Company's late President,
in its name, for the accumulation Of one OF
his friends in New York, without. as the de-
PENDANTS allege, any authority. The plain
tifs insist that this.heilg negotiable paper and
they being innocent holders for valuable con.
sideration without notice of the facts attend
ing the creation of the paper, they are entitled
to recover from the Company, notwithstanding
the want of authority.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22

Bss5~ Dr. Robert NJ Graham was killed in
New Orleans on Monday night. in shooting
ARRAY with Ernest Toledaue. The Doctor
was convicted in New York City about four
years ago for killing Colonel Lorirg in per-
sonal rencontre at the ST. Nicholas Hotel, and
who was sentenced to two years Imprisonment
at Sing Sing; but was subsequently, pardoned
after serving about one half the term of his
imprisonment, Oh account of i'll health of an
aggravated character
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-22

RGr A letter from Portsmouth, Ohio, writ.
ten by lady to her husband, makes mention
of an extraordinary circumstance A short
time ago young lady was bitten by dog.
Hydrophobia manifested itself on her, and
while confined by the disease she bit her sister
who was waiting on her This sister was soon
attacked by the same disease and bit the moth
er. All three were alive at the last accounts,
but were all raving mad, and their was no
prospect of their recovery.