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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
In Memoriam.

Woulds't thou thy country serve with upright aim
And leave prosperity a spotless name,-
Be a firm, polished pillar of TIE State,
And win a name forever truly great
Then be what DAYTON was-a man, whose soul,
No tyrant's art nor faction could control;
Firm in the right, like some enduring rock.
Which Geither time, nor storm, nor wave could shock
Abandon self, and let thy minds strong powers,
And hearts best energies employ thy hours,
In battling nobly for thy ~country's cause; .
Her public welfare, and her righteous laws,
And with a giants strength, whate'er betide,
Stem opposition bravely, and abide
The sure unfailing time, when men shall own
That thou art worthy, and thy deeds, alone
Were wrought for good, and not for selfish gain;
So shalt thou leave the world, without a stain
To rest upon the memory thou shalt be
As DAYTON was, and is: The brave, the free,
The good, the wise, the noble of the land,
Shall bless thy name. Thy monument shall stand
Through all succeeding ages, and shall tell
To generations, thou hast acted well,
Fulfilled tn appointed destiny of Heaven,
Like those great lights, to whom it must be given,
To shine forever, in eternal day,
When earth, aid sea, and skies have passed away.
LITcHFIELs, April IL, 1859.
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9istotital Skett9rs.
For the Monmouth Weekly Herald.
LIVES OF
Distinguished Jerseymen'
New Series.
RY HENRY WARD,
Member of the Litahfeld Co. Historical Soe'ety
vrRET
VII.
Hon. Jonathan Dayton.

The p~ure-minded and incorruptlble
statesman is no less deserving of the
praise and gratitude of his country, than
the renowned hero and defender of his
native soil. There was q time, when men
acted from principle /; when they were
not eager and anxious for Office, for the
sake of private emolument, or public pop
ularity. Their whole end and aim were
to serve their country faithfully, so as to
secure the appreciation of their own con.
sciences, and the lasting gratitude of
prosperity. Modern degeneracy had not
tainted nor corrupted their noble minds.
But, alas such men, at the present day,
are "hke angel visits few and far be-
tween"
Jonathan Dayton was q native Of New
Jersey, and was born in 1855. Of his
early life, the writer, from want of accu
rate information, is unable to speak. He
was AT active patriot through the Reyo.
lntionary war a man Of strong mind,
and comprehensive attachments, and a
statesman of the highest order.
Mr.. Dayton was an active and promi
nent Member of the Old Congress, and
with his powerful mind, aided in forming
the Federal Constitution.
In 1899, he was chosen a Senator in
Congress from New Jersey which office
he filled with great ability, for a period
of six years-his term of service expiring
in 1906, Thomas Jefferson then being
President of the United States.
The speeches of Mr.. Dayton in Con
gress, were characterized by sound sense,
clcarness and accuracy. He never al
lowed his judgment to be BIASED by that
aorid style of speaking, which is often
mistaken for true eloquence, and too fire.
quently exerts a captivating influence
over the popular mind.
Mr.. Dayton was also a man Of great
public spiritedness, and enlarged and lib
eral views-and, what is still better, his
actions always c%orresponded with his
views. He was a near relative of Gen
eral Elias Dayton /; and resided in Eliz-
%abethtown, (Which, if l rightly recollect,)
was his birthplace. | regret that my
materials for an extended biography Of
this eminent and worthy individual, are
so scanty, that this very brief notice,
must suffice. He died in Elizabethtown ;
but at what particular time, 1 am unable
to state.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
For the Monmouth Weekly Herald.
HISTORY OF MONMOUTH;
OR,
The Papers Of James Careful, Esq
NO. VIII.
The Pine Robbers.-coneluded
NO. VIII.


On the south side of the beautiful Man.
asquan river, in the year 1778, stood a
little cottage, delightfully."- situated upon
a hillock, and occupied by Major Dennis,
"a brave man, and a true patriot to the
cause of liberty. He had a charming
wife, and beautiful daughter, whose name
was Amelia. Comfort and joy dwelt to
gether with them in their lovely cottage
home. In the spring-time. the garden
around the doors of this rural dwelling.
blushed with modest flowers of various
hues and tints and the terrible storm
king. when the winter blasts were raging,
Tapped his frost covered tongue around
their plentiful store, and blazing hickory
embers.
Nothing occurred to mar the blissful
contentment of this household, until. in
the Autumn, a British vessel sailing
off the mouth of the river, was captured,
and the goods taken thcrefrom, were
slowed away in an unoccupied part of the
dwelling of Major Dennis. But now.
they were doomed to a dreadful fate.
The Pine Robbers were in their glory
at this time. They were rapidly increas.
ing in numbers, and daily grew more and
more daring. No man could travel
through the pines with safety. not eyen
though armed, and mounted on the Acct
est OF steeds. Detachments Of fhis des.
perate gang rode about, Watching ali the
passes, and robbing, and often m1rderine
the unfortunate victims who m~ightchanc
whiting their range. At dead of niabt
these men would kindle the stacks and
cabins Of inofensive settlers. and dasI
out their brains as they rushed ont IN 90
cape the leaping flames It was terr;h ~
20 stand upon a rising ground at midninht
and behold the livid flames, curIino fg =
red-hot tongues, and licking tbe n;eht
damp-the falling of beans. craa lgas
down amid tue savage blaze, and tha avs
full death cry of helpless men and vow ~ a."
o. these were nights of terror in Mon
moath-when brave hearts were crushed rLun
out in the dismal gloom, eighty Years
agol
1t was known to these Williams that
most of the goods of the captured Rrit'
lsh vessel were placed in the cottage Of
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Our gtrap 8ook
Keeping the Sabbath.

Philosophy and experiment both prove
the necessity of keeping the Sabbath day.
1t is necessary to the best condition Of
man. 1t promotes longevity and pecu
mary interest. By resting from ordinary
labor one day in the seven, the body re
covers its tone, and is able to work the
next six days with greater effect and
with comfort while the mind, after the
Sundays relaxation, see more clearly the
relations Of business interests, plans more
promptly, or investigates more thorough
Iy. The muscles Of the horse demand
weekly intervals Of rest, as we'll as those
Of man. The OK can do more work by
having the weekly rest.
AT a recent meeting of gentlemen as.
ISOLATED to promote the Sabbath obser
vance, Mr.. Dodge said, hat on a late
visit TO England, he found, in Stafford
shire, six furnaces which we're not worked
on Sunday, and which had made more iron
than any other in England. By having
the Sabbath rest, those working these
furnaces could work to better purpose.
Those who, to secure more gain, work
their animals or their machinery, realize,
in the course Of their business, much more
loss than gain. This is the testimony Of
such as have observed and experimental
with reference to this question. The
philosophy of the Sabbath cannot be
q aestioned. 1t is as sure as isits health
full religious influence. The Sabbath is
needed to restore the equilibrium dis
turbed by six days care and toll, as night
comes to compensate the wear and de
rangement caused by labors of the day.
The Sabbath is a blessing to man. Praise
to Him who instituted the Sabbath.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
fanrilg Girtlt.
ADVICE TO

Now, girls think Of it, as there are
four times as many females as there are
males in the world, | think the men can
have plenty to choose from, but you awe
but few ; and, girls, when you are look
ing out for a husband. get a sensible one
with a soul in hi4&cdy.s mean one who
will take care of you himself, and the
family ; have as little as possible to DO
with fancy or fashionable gents as they
manage to take the heart. and then It
leads to unhappy or bad results. Very
good looking men scarcely ever make
good husbands, but if you do find one
make sure Of them. Don't trife with
men, because you may be sorry for II
when it is too late.
AT eighteen l was considered a beautl,
full young woman. / was considerable OF
a coquette, and l loved to..show my pow
er over the men. | almost DESTROYED my
happiness by my last trial. l was loved by
a young. man named Agustus Edwards,
and he met with my favor. ! determined
one evening to put his love to the test
and have the pleasure of seeing ain on
his knees before me.
When he came | met him with a cold
bow and no shrrhe.- He i6oked very much
surprised, and asked me what the matter
was.
Mr.. E~dwa9ss,'T1 answered, "you
have placed your affection on me, suppo-
sing they were returned"
II thought so certainly he replied
He turned very pale, and tightly gra7p-
ing the chair he was standing by.
Annie" he exclaimed, the blood rush
ing to his face, {" | have loved you, and
love you sMtill.p " but" his manly form
trembled with emotion farewell, | will
never trouble yen more 80
He was gone The scene was so diff
ferent from what I expected that | could
not utter a word. My affections became
strong in a moment. All a. once life be.
came dark to me, and by my own folly,
I ran to the window to call him back.
but he was out Of hearing +! | resolved
to send a note to him next morning, beg
ging his forgivhess and recalling all that
l had said in the evening. | passed a
long and sleepless night, wishing anx'
iously for morning to come. 1t came at
plast, and Lsentl>eeA and waited IL
dreadful suspense until the afternoon
for an answer but received none. lsent
another, but it did not succeed any bet
ter than the first. Icould not wait and
suffer any longer, so hurriedly prepared
myself and went to his house Augustus
was in, and in q few moments came lhto
the room. | flew to him and taking his
hand, begged his forgiveness for what
had said.
What difference does it make, if you
arc going to wed another ?" he asked.
II did not mean what ! said last even
ing dear Gus" I answered, my heart
beating very fast,
Il forgive you,7 said he.
81 shall not forgive you unless you re
turn your love to he. Oh! say that
may again be what Awas to you p i'm
pIored. can neykr love another
"You need not" answered, folding
me to his heart.
he pro proved eSt to Se a t@ed and affeetionato
husband. He is DECD 0 ; but he is al
ways fresh in my Memory.
Girls, now remember this, all that
| have said, and never be coquette, for
it destroys the finer feelings Of the heart,
and you may not succeed as we'll as | did
in redeeming your man after a test.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14

Why SO MUCH BEAUTY IN POLAND
Because (says Bayard Taylor there, girls
do not jump from infancy to young lady
hood. They are not sent from the cradle
directly to the parlor, to dress, to sit still,
and look pretty. No, they are treated
as children should be. During childhood,
through a FcNct6f several years, they
are plainly and loosely dressed, and al
lowed to run, romp and play in the open
air. They take in sunshine as does the
flower. They are not loaded down, grid
ed about, and oppressed every way with
countless frills and superabundant aoun.
ces, so as to be admired for their much
clothing. Nor are they rendered delicate
and dyspeptic by continual stufing with
candies and sweet cakes, as are the ma
jorit7 Of American children. Plain, sim
pie food, free and various exercise, and
abundance of sunshine during the whole
period of childhood, are the secrets of
beauty in after life."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14

Not many years ago. a young man at a
seminary in one of the New England
States, was found gully Of disobeying
the rules of the school. as he had actually
walked with a young lady, contrary to
orders previously given, and perfectly
well understood!
Mr.. Edwards las we will call him) was
accordingly cslled upon to make ac
acknowledgement NforE the school. or be
expelled. Whereupon the said Mr.. Ed
wards arose, and said
81 perfer by all means making an ac-
acknowledgement, to being expelled from
school +; and | acknow'e .ee that | walked
with the lady mentioned, and with my
umbrella protected her from the storm
I also acknowledge that had | not done
so, she might have taken cold, and a ser.
ious ILLNESS, or perhaps consumption
might have been the result, in which case
1 should have blamed myself, and my
teachers hearing the circumstances, also
blamed me-"
The student resumed his seat with
about as strong evidence of contrition in
his ccuntenance as was in tho con.
f%ession, and when a proper opportunity
occurred, he inquired Of one of the teach
ers how near q young lady and young
gentleman could walk and not break the
rules of the school.
Well" sol lie teacher, +" walking a
distance of six feet from a lady would not
be considered an infringement Of our reg
ulations.."
soou after, Mr.. Edwards was seen
walking leisuFsly on the common, with a
lady, he having hold Of one end of a light
pole, measuring six feet in length, while
his lady had hold of the other end
As they carried about the stick (Which
in fact was no impeachment to their enjoy
ment), they ehatted and walked and
laughed, and walked and chatted to their
hearts content, but Mr.. Edwards was
never called npon to make but one &C
acknowledgement.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
Paddy and the Turtle,

In New York. a man was carrying a
live turtle along the street when along
came an Irishman, followed by a large
dog. The countryman tried by gentle
words, to get the son of Emerald, to put
his finger into the turtles mouth, but he
was too smart for that.
But" says he, III put my dogs tail
in, and see what the haste will dor
He Immediately called up his dog,
took his tail in his hand and stuck it in
the turtles mouth. He had scarcely got
it in when Mr.. Turtle shut down. o n the
poor dogs tail, and off the latter started
at railroad speed, pulling the turtle after
him at a more rapid rate than ever it
travelled before. The count2ymen, think.
ing that his days work would be thrown
away if the animal should run on at that
rate, turned with a savage look upon the
lrishman, and exclaimed
Call back your dog y
Paddy put his hands into his pockets.
threw his head to one side, winked, and
then answered with a provoking sang
froid
Call back your fish p
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14

gGA There are seven reasons why
farmers are healthier than professional
men, VIZ:
/. They work more and develop all the
leading muscles of the body.
2. They take their exercise in the open
air, and breathe a greater amount of oxy-
gen.
8. Their food and drinks are commonly
loss adulterated, and far more simple.
4. They do not overwork their brains
as much as industrious professional men.
5. They take their sleep, commonly,
during the hours Of darkness and do
not try to turn day into night.
6. They are not SO ambitious, and do
not wear themselves out so rapidly in the
comet of rivalry.
I. Their pleasures are simple and less
exhausting.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
Sitting in Church.

An American writes from Tendon that
in the churches there, whoever comes
first, whether gentleman OF. lady takes
the further slip in the slip, and those that
follow Fill up the remaining seats and thus
prevent the awkward disturbance which
occurs in our churches here in the pro.
cess Of filing out and in by men in order
t,insolate women at the further end of
the pew. 1t is said the habit so u~niver-
sal among us originated with the early
settlers, who sat near the doors of the
pews so that in case of an attack by the
Indians they might be ready for action.
In many cases this marching out and in
like a parole Of soldiers is a perfect nui-
sance, and the custom might well be
changed.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
A Truth.

When a man Of sense, no matter how
humble his origin, or degraded his occu-
patton may appear in the eyes of the vain
and foppish, is treated with contempt, he
will soon forget US but he will be sure
to put forth all the energies of the mind
to rise above those who look down in
scorn upon him. BY stunning the me
chanic, we exert an influence derogatory
to honest labor, and make it unfashiona-
BILE for young men 70 learn trades, or la
Dor for support. Did young women rea-
lie that for all they possess they are in
debted to the mechanic, it would be their
desire to elevate him and encourage bis
to their society, while they would
treat with scorn the lazy, the fashionable,
the sponger, and the well dressed pauper.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
Fleetness of the Ostrich.

When the ostrich is feeding, his pace
is. from twenty to twenty-five inches
when walking. but not feeding, it is from
eleven and a half to thirteen and even
fourteen feet in length. Only in n case
was l at all satisfied of being able to
count the rate of speed 10y a %stop-watch.
and if | am O mistaken there were
thirty in ten seconds. Generally the eye
can no more follow the legs than it can
spokes of a carriage wheel in rapid motion
If we take the above number. and twelve
feet astride as the average pace, We have
a speed Of 4wenty six miles an hour. 1t
cannot be very much above that, and is,
therefore, slower than a locomotive.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14

TRULY DEsERvrNG.-The man, says
Sir Walter Scott, whom | call deserving
the name, is one whose thoughts and ex-
%ertions arc for others not for himself
whose high purposes are adopted on just
principles, and never abandoned while
heaven on earth afforded means Of ac-
complishing them. He is one who will
neither seek an indirect advantage by a
spacious road, nor take an evil path to
gain a really good purpose.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14

BE- An cid bachelor gives the fol
reasons why ships were called
she Because they are useless without
employment. Because they look best
when we'll rugged. Because their value
depends on their age. Because they are
when in stays. Because they
bring news from abroad. Because they
wear caps and bonnets. Because they
are often painted.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
RM-I n Woreester there nnoo rrOa

BAIn Worcester there once lived
quite a witty painter, by the uame of
Weston. Old DR.. Bancroft being desi.
rous to have the commandments put in
his church in a handsome style, applied
TO him to furnish them and was very par.
ieular that hel should have clear stuff,
which the carpenters call good, handsome
board 20 yes" said he, " | understand
you want the commandments without
in them"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
The Crooked FoOtpath.

All, here it is the sliding rail
That marks the old remembered spot
The gasp hat struck our schoolboy trail
The crooked path across the lot.
1t left the road by school and church,
A p~encilcd shadow, nothing more,
That parted from tina silver birch
And ended at the farmhouse door.
No line or compass traced lis plan
With frequent bends to left or right,
In aimless, hayward curve it ran,
But always kept the door in sight.
The gabled porch, with woodbine green
The broken milestone at the sill,
Though many a rood might stretch between,
The truant child could see them still.
No rocks across the pathway lie,
No fallen trunk is DER it thrown
And yet it winds, we know not why,
And turns as if for tree or stone.
Fe 'haps some lover trod the way
With shaking knees and leaping heart
And so i. often runs astray
With sinuous sweep or sudden start.
Of one, perehance, with clouded brain
From some unholy bequest reeled,
And since, our devious steps maintain
His track across the trodden field.
Nay deem not thus-Do earth-born will
Could ever trace a ~faultless line
Our truest steps are human still,
To walk answering were divine
Truants from love, we dream of wrath;
Oh, rather let US trust the more!
Through all the wandcrings of the path,
We still can see our Fathers door!
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
Of M'Donald, the Mad
Poet.

Nearly every one remembers MDonald
Clarke, who was well known in New
York, a few years since, as the " Mad
Poet" During the last few years of his
life, Clarke was made free of the Astor
House table, and oftentimes this Grant
man OF genius could he seen accepting tie
Inequalities when other doors were closed
on his fallen fortunes. Every one knew
Clarke by sight and one day while
quietly taking his dinner, two travellers.
themselves opposite, commenced
a conversation intended for the ears Of
Clarke. One said I:
Well! l have now been In New
York two months, and have seen all T
wish to see with one exception"
All !" said the other, i" what is that"
"MDonald Clarke the great poet.n
responded No. 1, with strong emphasis.
Clark raised his eyes slowly from his
plate, and seeing the attention Of the to.
Die was on him, stood up, placing his
over his heart, and bowling with
great gravity to the strangers said
am M'Donald Clarke the great
poet" e''"'
The traveller started in mock surprise,
gazed at him in silence for a few moments.
ana then amidst an audible litter of the
company, drew from his pocket a Quarter
OF a dollar, and laying it before Clarke.
sui looked at him without a smile
Clarke raised the quarter in silence and
dignity, bestowed it in his pocket, drew
tnence a shilling, which he deposited
before the traveller with these words
Children half price"
Inc litter changed to a roar, and the
travellers were missing instanter.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14

g5~ A good story is told of a " coun.
try gentleman" who, for the first time,
heard an Episcopal clergyman preach
He had read much of the aristocracy and
pride of the church, and when he return.
ed home he vas asked if the people were
" stuck up" Pshaw no." replied he,
=" why the minister preached in his shirt
sleeves"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14

EGA A Wager was laid on the Yankee
popularity of answering n question by
asking another. To decide the bet, a
down-easter was INTERCEPTED.
want you" said the better. " to give
me a straightforward answer to a plain
question: Il can do it mister" said the
Yankee, then why is it New England.
ers always answer a question by asking
one z do they Z" was Jonathan's reply.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-04-14
Small BenningS.
BY CHARLES MACKAY.

A traveller through a dusty road.
Strewed acorns on the lee;
And one took root, and sprouted up
And grew into tree.
Love sought its shade at evening time,
To breathe its early vows;
And Age was pleased, in heats of noon,
To baSk beneath its boughs.
The dormouse loved its dangling twigs,
The birds sweet music bore,
1t stood a glory in its place
A blessing
A little spring had lost its way
Amid the erase and fern;
A passing stranger scooped a we'll
Where weary men might turn.
He walled it in. and hung with care
A ladle at its brink
He thought not of the deed he did, =
But judged that toll might drink.
He passed again, and 10 the well,
By summers never dried,
Had cooled ten thousand parching tongues,
And saved a life beside.
A dreamer dropped a random thought;
Twas old, and then twas new
A simple fancy of the brain,
But strong in being true:
1t shone upon a genial mind.
And, 10! its light became
A lamp of lifeva beacon ray
A monitory fame:
The thought was small, its issue great
A watch-ire on the hill,
1t shed its radiance far adown,
And cheers the valley still.
A nameless man, amid a crowd
That thronged the daily mart,
Let fall a word of hope and love,
U~nstuddied from the heart
A whisper on the tumult thrown,
A transitory breath;
1t raised a brother from the dust,
1t saved a soul from death,
o germ, 0 fount, 0 word of love-
0 thought at random cast:
Ye were but LITTLE AT THE FIRST,
But mighty at the last.