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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07
P~opulousness of Japan.

Every house in Japan seemed TO h,
oyer.run with children, in some of which
counted ten or a dozen, and all Of abon
the same size The birds in a nest, tbt
chickens in a coop, the frogs in a nonC
are not more compact and crowded thar
these human bee hives seem to he and i
may q or more happy. The ayeraoe
npnlner OF inmates Of each house in .Janan
y estimated at between thirty and fortv
y IS a fruitful country in more sensoa
suah one and al support so dense q
population only by the simple STYLE Of
tnelr living. They eat but little meat eT.
cept nsh, which abound in these waters
ootn In the bay and in the sea. and are
easily procured as well as fine. A gen.
LEHMAN told me that, as he believed from
ms most careful observation. not ahova
one IN ffty Of the people ever eat any
other animal fond.
There are few sheep; a COW is rarolv
seen : goats which might have had . a.
Tango, and the best pastorage in tho
mountain tops, now unoccupied and nm.
cultivated, are almost unknown . boes
are seen only in the cities, and these ssa
raised mainly to sell to ships wbiie
wild game is seldom hunted or "ni'c
poultry and ducks are abundant .na.
eggs also, which however, are MT Oh.
AIMED at a cheap rate. Fish and r;oo
ire the main ARTICLES of food III ' t
vegetables I have ment 49, we
hough bread is NOT pokoo@a n.,oneu
Of wheat. miLet And : s.nan
eng produced in some locaGt;ap neat
7hich are not liked as well ~ neS' =
: ~ . morse would require land enough
u It's living to support the population of
little ylllage.-Letter TO journal of Com.
lerce. oom
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(JR a T. I'D
A Lion at Large on Board a Ship.

The HimalaJa, screw troop-ship, left
Malta on the 24th and Tangiers on the
30th JAN, having proceeded thither to
ship o number of presents to her Majesty
the Queen Of Great Britain from the EN-
peror of Morocco. Those presents con.
sist of one lion, one leopard, one buffalo,
one antelope, ten Arab horses and six
ostriches, together with several cases Of
valuable shawls, silks and curiosities.-
On Feb. 2. owing to some carelessness on
the part Of his keeper IA Moor,l the lien
a fine full grown animal, burst through
his cage door and speedily cleared the
deck bf human beings. As may be i'm.
agined, the utmost CONSERVATION was oc
Icasiohed on board the ship, and the pas
sengers and crew took the speediest
measures for their safety, the latter ia
king refuge in the rigging of the vessel
The king of the forest (and pro tenn o.
the ship also) cohdescended in the shor'
perambulation to smell the buffalo
who was tied up in an adjoining stall
and the latter showed fight by making a
vigorous butt at his majesty, who resent
ed the attack by flooring his opponenI
by one stroke of the paw. The lion, i
is said, had possession Of the deck foi
some time, until a rope was thrown owe.
his head and hauled taut. The ANNA
his den. AeS
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=
Rev. Mr. Cuyler on Londnn

London covers l20 square miles and
contains $4,000 houses if placed II >
row, they would reach from Newark f.
Cincinnati. The population, in MARCHING
order, two abreast, would make an arm
90 miles long, and would REQUIRE nins
whole days and as many nights to nass
a given point. W
Mr.. Cuyler, il Speaking Of the indps
trial classes, said their prosnects arc
Frightening, and described particularlv
q Ragged School, of which Lord shaft.
esbury is the President. The onan;na
Of The church doors to the masses was
named as another encouraging SION. and
N this connection the lecturer gave an
animated sketch Of Surrey Garden. viii
Spurgeon in the pulpit. S~purgeon is bnt
70 years Of age. The secret of his mower
IS IN the extraordinary compass Of bis
voice and the manly way Of saying what
he means. He is the Cobbett of the mi
pits thoroughly evangelical in theolo-
gy' ana N some respects resembles Beech.
or. tie has won his way at rs to the ear
OF the civilized world stands in its loft.
pulpit. and has the great central ma
Of Christendom for his audience
ie concluded by giving a view Of London
1 midnight-which was the feature of
rs lecture.
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s,ras.

While rowing the wilds of the far distant west
Away from ths friends that are dear to my heart,
! can but remember when by them caressed,
And thought from those friends that never would
part.
But far from the scenes of my youthful career,
Where the hours of childhood so pleasantly passed
From Jerseys blue hills which to me are so dear,
Like an exile or stranger my lot has been cast.
Where Iowa's waters roll peacefully on,
And wild flowers bloom in their beauty and pride
I'll tread where the red men before me have goHe,
Without friends to console me or stand by my side
But often when twilight encloses me round,
And nature is silent and hushed into rest,
I'll think of the friends that once used to surround
The home of my childhood where then We blest
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07
Taking the Oath.

The Knickerbocker is responsible for
the following:
A correspondent in Getaway County,
Michigan, from whom we are always glad
to hear, gives us the following scene of
the Mayors Court at Grand Rapids.
Mayor Church presiding. Witness is
called upon to be sworn by the Clerk.
Clerk-"D Do you solemnly swear-n
Mayor with dignity" Stop. the wit.
ness will hold up his right hand"
Clerk-"The witness has no right
hand, your honor.n
Mayor with some asperity)-" Let him
hold up his left hand, then.h
Clerk" He has had the misfortune to
his left hand also, as your honor
will perceive"
Mayor (savagoly)-"Tel him to hold
lp his right leg, then any man can't
sworn in this Court without holdino
lp something. Silence. Our dignity
must he preserved"
Witness sworn on one leg.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07
An Old Philadelphia Newspaper.

We have had handed us, says the Phil.
adelphia Daily Bulletin, a dingy copy Of
a newspaper published in Philadelphia,
at a very interesting period Of its history.
The paper is Dunlap's Pennsylvania
Packet, and it bears date Monday, july
22d, 1776. AS may be expected, it Is
filed with war news, the details of the
doings of Committees of Safety, and OF
Provincial Assemblies, and the resolves
of Congress, giving us an insight into
the earnest stirring times in which the
sheet was printed. The report of the
proceedings of the New Jersey Provin.
cial Congress on July 18th, contains d
decree that in consequence Of the pres
sing want of lead in the army, that the
township Committees shall forthwith
collect all the leaden weights from win.
dows and clocks, and all the leaden
weights of shops, stores and mills, OF one
pound and upwards ; also all other lead
in and about houses and other places"
On July 18th, 1776, the New Jersey
Assembly adopted the following, as we
learn from the paper before US
Whereas the Hon. the Continental
Congress have declared the United Colo
MES Free and Independent States we
the Deputies of New Jersey in Provincial
Congress Assembled, Do Resolve and
Declare, That we will support the Free.
dom and independence Of said Stats:
with our lives and fortunes aud with Fas
whole force of New jersey"
Good for Jersey.
Among the proceedings of Congress
was the following, under date of July IT
which refers to an affair which has been
much talked of:
Resolved, That Gen. Washington, in re.
fusing to receive a letter said to be sent
from Lord Howe, addressed to George
Washington, Esq, acted with a dignity
becoming his station and therefore this
Congress do highly approve the same,
and do direct that no letter or message
be received on any occasion whatever,
from the enemy by the Commander in
Chief, or other of the Commanders d
the American army, bat such as shall ba
directed to them in the characters, they
respectively sustain"
The old paper. contains the proclap4-
ton Of Lord Howe, offering pardoa Il
all repentant T" rebels published bg "
der of Congress, to show thai valpf
alone was to be depended on to secure
the liberties of our country"
Among the Philadelphia news is tall
upon the citizens to give to the army all
the linen rags, old sheets, &C., they can
spare, for the use of the woundtd. We
also find the appointment of Rev. Jacob
Duche, as chaplain to Congress DR.. u.
afterwards turned tory.
The Packet contains a great deal OF
similar curious and interesting matter,
and we can easily conceive the eagerness
with which the paper was read at the
period Of its publication.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07
The Old Love.

l met her; she was thin and old;
She stopped, and trod with t~ottering feet
The hair was gray, that once was gold,
The voice was harsh, that ence was sweet.
Her hands we're dwindled. and her eyes,
Robbed of the girlish light of joy,
We're dim l felt a sad surprise
That l had loved her when a boy.
But yet a something in her air,
Restored me to the vanished time,
My heart grew young and seemed to..wear
The brightness Of my youthful prime.
I took her withered hand in mine
It's touch recalled a ghost of joy
I kissed it with a ~reverent sigh,
For | had loved her when a bog.
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pfessing toryism.

"A 1F1NWW ~ clt - r
While Coz. Dayton was acknowledged
to be a brave and skillful officer, he was
vigilent and cautious to a remarkable de.
gree. Like Marion at the South, he was
compelled by necessity, to adopt the par.
tisan, or Fabian mode of warfare. The
enemy, under Kniphausen, with q large
body of Hessians, had invaded New Jer.
sey, carrying fire and desolation in his
march. Col. Dayton, eve: active, and
on the watch, lost no opportunity Of an
noying him, in every possible manner
His sudden and unexpected attacks were
always successful and the Hessians at
length were so weakened and exhausted,
that they fell an easy prey to Washing
ton and his forlorn army at Trenton and
Princeton.
In consequence Of the many important
services rendered his country, Col. Day
ton, at the close of the war, was promoted
to the Office of Brigadier General. He,
also, for a number Of years. held the rank
Of Major General of the New Jersey milf
tia. Of him, it may justly be said that
his military qualifications were Of a high.
order, and his honor without a stain. He
was also highly esteemed in private life.
His integrity was proverbial and hisso-
cial qualities were of that easy, natural
and unaffected character, which WIS cal
culated to gain many friends. He was
truly a man of enlarged views, and Of a
generous and philanthropic disposition.
He was a Member Of the Old Congress
which formed the Constitution having
been unanimously elected by the Legisla-
ture Of New Jersey, to that high and re
sponsible station in 1887. He remained
in Congress but one year. He died at
Philadelphia, fulfsof honors, and greatly
lamented, July, 1907, aged II years.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07
He's Coming.

He's coming the blushing rose
Whispers it low to me,
And the starlight hastens with it
Over the twilight sea;
All trembling, the fephyrs tell me,
On light winds hurrying past,
And my own heart, quickly beating,
Ginning, coming al last.
The soft-lipped wave of the ocean,
Gathering at my feet,
Breeze-born from the coral island,
Murmurs the secret sweet,
There's not a dew-steeped blossom,
Or ~glistening orange tree,
But furnish its leaves ~glee-laden,
To breathe this joy to me.
List that is the sound of rowing
Stealing along the air,
I must gather around my temples
The weight of this braided hair
And trust to the glowing darkness,
And evening shadows dim.
To hide with their wings the traces
OF tears I've she'd for him.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07
Pleasant Times.

1t is pleasant to see an innocent chill
just budding into life-inst commencin,
to lisp The words of its mothers tongue
with no care upon its brow, free from
art or guile, without deceit it but lisns
the feelings Of conscious innocence.
1t IS pleasant to see a beautiful maiden
l%ntently engaged in the nurture of some
ialr ilowerS, training some delicate vine,
or binding up ONE fragile stock broken
by the ruthless wind for whilst her
thoughts are resting on their welfare.
sorrow and trouble are banished from the
heart.
1t is pleasant to see the young man lust
commencing "a business life," buoyant
with hope, his thoughts filled with bright
of the future-quietly But
steadily pursuing some honorable callinp
having Tor his motto, "All labor is noble
and holy"
1t is pleasant to the man Of business
when worn down by the toll and labor Of
day. to repair to his own quiet home
IN the BOSOM of his family forget
lis toll, anxiety and care.
It's pleasant to have friends when for.
une frowns, and a clear Conscience when
10 world SCOTS and derides US.
M 4
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g What I'VE Earned"

Mr.. 10 Whitehill of Columbus, former !.
ly Treasurer Of the State was a rough
joker, even in his Office.
Some twenty years ago, a verdant mem
Der of the General Assembly called at
the State Treasury and said he wanted
" some money"
How much do you want 2" said White
hill.
Well I-don't know said the mem
Der.
How do you suppose | can pay you
money. then if you don't know 2"
Well then pay me about what have
earned"
Earned r said Whitehill, "Earhedf
You are a member of the legislature
amt you I? and if that's all you want, /
eea nav you off what you've earned
Ten dollar counterfeit bill we've %sfu9H had ins 81
l0ng."-S1mnaI (OAio) Beacon.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07
In Memoriam.

The fire that kindled Ia the Yatriot's eye,
Is quenched on Freedoms asar; yet, on high,
1t glows and burns with a serener flame,
Perchance, above you blae, ETHEREAL frame.
For, let this truth sink deep in every mind
Though mans poor mortal dast be left behind,
To moulder in the dark and silent grave;
TIL immortal spirit goes to God who gave
Its queerchless powers of r~atrio.ic zeal,
And ardent yearnings for the public veal
1t flies exulting to its kindred skies
And Ike its glorious Author. never dies.
L%IrcHrIELD, CoNN, March %, 1850.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07

psA An instance of the savage sang
frold OF the legal profession is Related
which can hardly be excelled. B. Fl
Butter one of the most eminent LAWYERS
OF Massachusetts, was lately engaged II
a legal case in which Prof. Horsford. Of
cambridge was one of the Witnesses
when Butler came to cross examine him
ne began in his usual style of uncerema,
NOUS ferocity. The judge mildly inter.
Tered, and said perhaps Brother Butler
aIan'e know who he was il was Prof.
I Horstord-Professer of Harvard College.
" Oh, yes" mumbled Butler, as he leisu.
rely stroked his chin, " Professor Hors-
Harvard Professor? Professor
ol harvard College? Yes, we hung
the imprndenee will only be seen when
state that Mr.. Butler was one Of the
counsel for the late Professor Webster.
the murderer of Parkman.
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sJ> Somebody has perpetrated the
following which is pretty good in its way.
We hold these truths to be ~self.eyident
that all men are endowed with inaliena.
BILE rights"-except poor men. All men
who do not pay their honest debts are
great scamps-except those who cheat on
a large scale "All men are born free
and equal"-except negroes. All men
are sinners except those belonging to the
church. All men are allowed to think
and act freely-e1cept those who work
for a living.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07

A TRUrH.-When a man Of sensa ),
matter how humble his origin, or deora
ded his occupation may appear in the
eyes Of the vain and foppish, is treated
with contempt, he will soon forget US ;
put ne viii be sure to put forth all the
energies OF the mind to rise above those
VINO took down in scorn upon him. By
stunning the mechanic, we exert an inAa.
ence derogatory to honest labor. aud
make it questionable for young men to
trades, or labor for support. Did
young women realize that for all thew
possess, they are indebted to the mechan
II would be their desire to elevate him
md encourage his visits to their society,
While they would treat with scorn the
azy' the fashionable, the sponger, and
veil dressed pauper.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07

Away away to the silver lake,
/ Where the swallows wings are glancing;
And softly the morning breezes wake
The waves in the sun-beams dancing:
And bend the boat to the dipping oar,
And swift DER the waters glide,
While the music of birds from the sounding shore
Fill the forests far and vide.
Arise arise with the morning sun.
And away, to the crystal fountain,
While daylight ehases the shadows dun,
From the brow of the dark-blue mountain;
And drink from the sparkling waters clear,
While Health, like the rose, shall bloom
On thy cheek, that never shall feel the tear
OF thy midnight sorrows gloom.
LITcHFIELp, March %, 1859.
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BAA Western Editor and his wife
were walking out in the bright moon.
light one evening. The wife was of am
exceedingly poetical nature, and said to
mate Notice hat moon how bright
how calm, how beautiful Couldn't
think of noticing it," returned the editor.
: for anything less than the usual rates
lines.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07

gSA A Western orator having deliver
ca himself OF the following The elori-
u american eagle, which stands with
one loot on the Atlantic and the other
On the Pacific COAST he was unable to
proceed any further. A b~ystander, feel.
ing some solicitude for the noble bird
mus cruelty compelled to spread him.
sen exclaimed, +" my friend, if you don't
reIieVe your eagle pretty soon be will
split open 7
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The orphan Girl's song.

One eve, beside a silver stream,
Whose ripples sesm'd with starlight playing,
I roved, unconscious of the spot
To which my careless steps were straying
And as / paused upon the banks
Where murmured past that gentle river,
/ heard a voice whose cadence sweet
Will linger in my soul forever.
The fading sunbesms far way
Upon the mountain-tops were dying,
And through the tall trees dusky arms
The evening winds were softly signing
Yet still that clear, sweet voice sung on,
Whose accents made my heartstrings CULVER,
And seemed to lure the bright waves back
That danced along that shining river.
1t was a fair young girl who sung.
While wandering there mid sleeping flowers,
And DER her neck in beauty fell
Long waivy hair in golden showers
\ The burden of her sorg was sad,
For in the tomb loved friends were sleeping,
And sho at eventide would grieye
Til her soft eyes were dim with weeping.
marked the beauty of her cheek,
Like June's bright roses, fade and wither;
She passed away as sunset hues
Expire at eve on that bright river;
And low she sleeps, while DER her tomb
Distil the dewy tears of even;
And she who sung so sweet that night
Now tunes her harp of lore in heaven.
I often seek that cherished spot,
Beneath the self same tree reposing,
Yet yainly listen for the voice
I heard long since when day was closing.
Though joy may Danish like a dream,
3 And time all kindred ties may sever,
The maiden, and the song she sung,
Will live within my soul for ever.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07

sG- In a church a person entered a
pew, and believing he had got a good
seat, unfortunately sat down by a ladv
who happened to be rather highly crino,
lined. In az instant he rose to his feet
and begged the lady's pardon in these
words Yere pardon, mem but I'm
tarred I've broken your umbrella.
+" Nothing wrong said the lady blush.
ing.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07

nA A Teacher was lecturinp a class Of
little girls on the influence Of pious in.
struetlon in the formation Of youthful
enaracIer. "Ah, Miss Caroline" said ho
10 one of the class. !" what dc you think
yoq would have been without your good
iatber and pious mother ~ nnnose
SIR, answered Miss Garogn shodld
have been an orphan"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07

A PRINTERS Toast. fair
est work of Creation-the edition being
extensive let no man be without a copy.
Our only objection to the work is that
there are too many git edged and fancy
bound copies in the market.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-07
Hsalnns of David.

alhe 49, wing eloquent extract is from
~ lecfarshy Henry Giles
- Great h@ been their power in tbe
World. They ~rcsounded amidst tbe
courts Of the tab rnacle they Aoated
through the lofty and solemn space 81
the temple They were sung witN olare
IN the - Of Zion they were snno
with sorrow by the streams Of Babel
And when Israel had passed away. tbe
harp of David was still awakened in the
Church of Christ. In all the eias and
ages Of that Church from the hvmt which
It first whispered n an upper climber
until its anthensfNed the earth, the in
sbS ration q the royal prophet has enrap
saged its devotions and ennobled its rit
n.y. Chorrssed BY the winds Of I~eaven.
haYwelled throughout Coils own
L1pfS4Af, the sky and stars ; they have
- over the broad desertof Asia, in
I'D uatms and yesaeEs eS Ten thousand
herAlit They han fung through the
zg1ffeEs OF the rs, in the sobbing
soia tssslaslan vldsases, through
the and can gs o~hssFotttsl High
gas .i.S the rua' 'sSsgh H. q vd the Scot cot
wiIds @lSs Drimit.a@er iea. i tseI heroic aae
aaAie Us Of - -.
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BE- The woman who never interfered
with her husbands affairs arrived in
town the other day. She is an old maid,
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rApIOCA.

Na. norsons are familiar with this as
n Of diet W. Dc nqt kaow how
{ is } Mined or rally 4hag it is. It is
80 !, If cassaIsroot.S There are two
ariehsS5f gbe Cd sava plant, both ma.
veskSntS America ; the n IS the
ter and 49, Agisthe sweet cassava
t both al go for food. The hrst in
natural s4ate, is highly poisonous, and
E Indians Use its juice for poisoning
arrows. It is from the cassaya tbaf
pioca Is made 1lat with all the poison
moved. The oEonous principle has
en- found e. be very volatile, hence, by
bmittina the roofs to the action 8 fheat
IS ali driven of, it is only when eaten
that it is highly dangerous. The
are drst washed and then reduced
pulp aus the juice allowed to drain
Tk&ulp is then heated ia a panI
pes slightly roasted when
forms cassaya bread. tbe|
the natives. The ~iufcel
owed to filter from the
folor, and is allowed
line in wooden dishes.
oh then falls to thesbot.
S.us juice aow run of
d, and ali tns moisture
ing il on hot plates IN.
afterwards graduated ]
dorms the tap /
ent puddings are
80 HIS okon1L - I'LL
the poison. ]