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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

A Fixed Fact.

The less you leave your children in
your will, the more they will have 10
twenty years afterwards. Wealth in
ferited should be an incentive to faction;
instead Of that, it an iucentiveto sloth.
The only money that does man good, is
what he earns himself. A ready made
fortune, Ike ready made brooches. 'seldum
fit the man who comes in possession. A
gentleman died in the city month since,
who left his sonNmoney, other personal
property. and collection of rare paints
ings. The week afre6. he came into pos
session, the picturss were traded off at a
fourth Of their yaaue to ageptleman who
deals in claret and hook. Ehe father
was connoisseur in fine arts, While his
son was a ,connoisseur only in brandyNapd
three minute horses. In all probability
a yearfhence will find the properly Of the
latter parsonage reduced to two shirts
and neck tie, with his soul lost in spend
ing what his father lost his soul in saving.
AS we said before. the only money that
does US good is the money we earn
Lynn Mercury.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
Our strap Aook
Will There be Flowers in Heaven 2

Brightly the sun of clear, cold De-
cember day shed its slant rays through
the half closed blinds of a sick.room,
glowing upon the rosy curtains, and play
ing in fantastic shapes upon the carpet
but brought no gladness to the sorrow
ing hearts of the monrners there. A
mother sat with bower geH1ahd break
ing heart by the bed side of her darling
6rst-born son. and that dark eyed girl
moved slowly about the room gazing
thoughtfully for while into the bright
fire, then kissing the pale cheek of her
brother, and wondering how long he
would sleep. For hours lie had lain
with closed eyes and white lips, and a
breath so short and low that it scarcely
stirred the white cover. The fever had
left him, but nature was exhausted, and
they told us that Charlie must certainly
die.
Sunlight faded, and in the gray twi,
light we sat watching the little one pass
ing SO gently from our circle At last
the eyes slowly opened, and a soft voice
spoke the sweet words:
Mother how long till summer timer
six months, my darling"
Then your Charlie will not see the
flowers again, lDoA,t cry, mamma, |
must go pretty sBtl, v 4 ssAt- + could
see the flowers once more "
"Will there be any in heaven? Kiss
me, mamma. Cousin Amy, good night;
sweet sleep-and Charlie was with the
angels.
We then closed the white hands over
his still heart, and smoothed back his
golden curls from his temples, and there
laid our faded lily upon the snow. Our
boy was too fraiI and fair for earth, and
God has taken him to holier cline.
Yes, there are flowers in heaven, sweet
child; such flowers as thou. Their pc.
tails cannot bear our wintry winds. so
angels gather them and they GO to bloom
in fadeless beauty in the garden Of our
| Father in heaven.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
Old Franklin Press.

The old press at which Franklin work.
ed in Boston, on the New England Cour.
ant, in 1920, has been preserved for more
than century in the Office of the New.
port Mercury. The Mercury was estab.
lished by James Franklin, brother Of the
philosopher, who then owned and used
the press. 1t has recently been sold and
Is nov the property Of John B. Murray.
esq, banker, Of this city. Mr.. Murray
was, previous to the recent purchase,
owner of a press at which Franklin
worked, in Watts printing house, near
Lincoln's Inn. Fields, London, in 1885.
This old press Mr. Murray procur d in
London, in 1871. and deposited it for
safe keeping in the U. S. Patent Office,
at Washington, in 1912, where it still
remains, The only presses identified
with the name Of Benjamin Franklin are
now under one ownership, and will be
kept together during the lifetime of the
owner, who will doubtless evince hereaf.
ter his appreciation Of their public value
by constituting them the permanent prop,
erty Of the National Typographical
Union.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
Fashions for Gentlemen.

We quote the-rfollowing from St.
Louis paper relative to the habiliments
Of Gentlemcn:-
OvERCoATs.-In overcoats we see lit
tie to attract fashionable attention. The
svefeeats Of last year will be much worn,
and in many instances 1--WE know of one
within our obscrvation,) the oyercoats of
three years ago will be in style. The
money market has so affected the style of
overcoats that the seediest will be be-
yond doubt, the most worn. and there
fore the most fashionable. People own
ing old. clothes will please make a note
SHIRTs.-As the times are growing
more finty than ever, soap becomes more
distant from the means of the washer
woman. AS a consequence, the style OF
shirts known as " dirty" will be most
likely to obtain, unless soap and washer
women are reduced in price, or wearers
go into colored confidential garments
The variety Of shirt that can be the east
est covered with scarf, will be the most
in vogue.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
Experience.

There is pretty German story of a
blind man, who, even under a misfortune,
was happy-happy in wife he passion
ately loved; her voice was sweet and
low, and he gave her credit for that beau
ty which chad he been panter) was the
object of his idolatry. A physician came,
and curing the disease, restored the huS-
band to sight, which he chiefly valued as
would enable him to gaze on the lovely
features of his vile. He looks, and sees
a face hideous in ugliness He is re
stored to sight, but his happiness is over.
Is not this our history Our cruel phys
ician is experience.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
swalloed a Hole.

The other day Charlie, i've years DID,.
found one Of those curious bohe-rimmed
circles which, believe, ladies have
named eyelets, and while playing in the
garden swallowed it, The ftmily were
in the house busily engaged with work
on entomology. when Charlie ran in with
mouth wide open and eyes distended to
their utmost capacity, His mother
caught him by the arm, and trembling
with that deep anxiety which only a
mother can feel, inquired
WAT is the matter? What has hap.
pened ?"
The urchin, all grape, managed to ar
tieulate, " Water!n
Il was brought him when after drink.
ing copiously,ne exclaimed.
i" Oh mother. | swallowed hole p
Swallowed a hole, Charlie 2"
:: Yes mother swallowed a hole with a
piece of ivory around it II
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
A little nonsense, now and then
Is reiished By the wisest men,

seA- A young man named TAYLOR
meeting former acquaintance named
Maso at party, when the latter was
assuming any quantity of Importance in
consequence Of her wealth, and who did
rot design to notice her. revenged her.
self by stepping into the group surround
ing the naughty hole. and thus address
ing her with the most winning smile. F" I
have been thinking, mg dear Miss Mason,
that we ought to exchange names. -
" Why, ind ed p Because my name is'
Taylor, and nv father was mason and
your name is Mason, and your father was
a taylor" There was scene then, but
there was no help for it.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
The Hsghth Of Felicity.

bas been engaged on the
United States Survey, relates to Us ths
following incident
" IT has been sa'a that all ideas Of hui
man happiness are comparative S,me
years ago a countryman visited our en-
campment, and made many inquiries as
to the purpose and execution Of the work !;
and. among other questions. inquired
ow we employed our time in winter,
when out of door surveying was i'm
possible? we told him that during the.
winter we were engaged in Office work.
10 Washington City. in constructing
maps Of cur summers surveys.
" Do YOU ever see the President p
asked our interrogation.
''Oh. yes we replied, frequently j;
he rides out on horseback nearly every
day." Gt was during Mr.. Van Buren, 5
administration }
AT this announcement the country
man seemed lost in thought, and lapsed
into profound silence, which he broke
after an interval OF some minatej with
the exclamation
Wa'al now, l s'pose that chap has
chicken pie for dinner every day of my
life l.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

Rs An eccentric friend Of ours step.
ped into store in the village. which
shall be nanreless. where some colored
bretherl' were doing little trading
(" All! Mr.. -" said our friond,
. you have your Cousins in, ] seel" The
young merchant aid nothing, but look.
ed mad. Our friend stepped out, bat iu
a few minutes returned, after the sa bic
customers had departed. IL nope you
won't take any offence with what | re-
msrked hFrejust now said be. oh,
no. said the merchants, never take,
offence at anything you say" Glad of
i'll replied the quizzer, {" the niggerS
are as mad as the d-I!" and then he
sloped, narrowly missing a aging yard.
stick.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

KEEP BUsY.-lndustry is the parent of
wealth--and it is bad sign when people
have nothing to do. In such cases it is
best to fnd employment at once in seek
ing it. Bat in the multiplicity Of things
to be done it is rarely possible to be
placed, except by choice, in d,-nothing
position. 1t is the influence of vices and
bad habits which SO often creates dis
taste for our real duties, and in fact unit
US for their performance. Stick, there.
fore, to the maxim, Always have some
work in hand"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

PULLING EARS BY WAY OF REMEM
ORANGE Among the Romans it was a
custom to pull or pinch the ears of wit
nesses, present at any transaction, that
they might remember it when they were
called to give in their testimony. Among
the Athenians, it was mark of nobility
to have the ears bored and among the
Hebrews and Romans this was mark of
servitude. Butler tells US that a witty
knave bargained with seller OF lace in
London, for so much lace as would reach
from one of his ears to the other. When
they had agreed, he told her that he be
lieved she had not got quite enough TO
perform the covenant, for one Of bis ears
were nailed to the pillory at Bristol
Vaudeville tells Of people somewhere,
that used their ears for cushions. And
servant Of his (says DR.. Bulwer,) that
could not conceal his Midas, told me
lately in private that going to bed, he
binds them to his crown, and they serve
him for quilted night caps"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

BY THE LATE ROBERT T. CONRAD.
Where, where is He2 Thus spake the sages
Who sought their Saviour from afar;
The King-the God-the Rock of Ages,
Who hither led us with his star?
Where is the King But, star-forsakea,
They searched the palace halls in VAIN
That Star of Hope its light was breaking
Ger low hut on BE hlehem's plain.
They saw-rejoiced and knelt before him;
And was it strange that thus they bowed p
When Gods own Star was beaming DER him,
And angels anthems hymd aloud
"To God be Glory" Spirit voices,
In Heaven attuned nov thrill the earth;
And peace to an; thus Heaven rejoices
Over the Man-God's humble birth
Joy! For our orbs eclipse is overt
Joy! Earth grows green ia Heavens own breat
With Faith around and love above her,
Hope to the hopeless-bliss to deith;
Joy! joy! With angel voices ringing
Over the earth, can earth be dead?
Let peaise, and prayer, and joy, upspring
From world saved, the glory spread!
joy! For the faithful shall not perish!
Christ lives to save, died to atone;
But let this truth each bosom cherish:
lie sGres tie pure IN heart aloaei
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

n@~ A late Dublin Magazine has a
story of teacher and pupil who were
alike thick headed. An Irish tutor is ex
aiming lad in Scripture history
Tut. e l. there any account given in
Scripture, Phelin, of dumb haste spa
kin?'
Lad. Yes.
Tut. WHAT dumb basic was it that
spake?
Lad. 1t was whale, sur. r
Tut. Yes. To whom did the whale
spake?
Lad. To Moses in the bull rushes
Tut. True; what did the whale say
to Moses in the bull ru>hes?
Lad. Almost thou persuadest me to be
Christian
Tut, Very well. WHAT was Moses
reply?
Lad. Thou art the man!
Could there be anything more broadly
burlesqne than this
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

gga= The way they used to do their
voting, when the means Of printing cleo
ton tickets were not at hand. is shown
in the following extract from the Massa
chusetts colony laws Of 1913:
Ii is ordered by this court. and by au-
thority thereof, that for the yearly choos
ing Of assistants, the freemen shall use
Inuian corn and beans, the Indian corn
to manifest election, the beans contrary;
and if any freeman shall put more than
one corn or bean, for the choice or refu-
sal of any public officer, he shall forfeit
for every such offence ten pounds"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

A DOUBLE EDGED PRAYER.-A little.
boy had one day done wrong and was
sent, after parental correction, to ask in
secret the forgiviness of his Heavenly
Father His offence had been passion
Anxious to hear what he would say, his
mothe. followed to the door of his room.
In lisping accents she heard hun ask to
be made better, never to be angry again,
and then, with childike simplicity, he
added, Lord make nsa's temper better toe. :
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
TAKE NOTICE.

All persons which receive news papers
from this Office and have not paid up
their postage Will Com for ward and
pay up not only pay up tut pay in ad-
vance for this is the law and the poast
master has got to du it and has doae it
for some time for several Of those that
have Received their paper Regurely.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

Rs An exchange paper says that
horse and wagon we're recently drowned
in the Ohio. Now isn't that awful?-
What a tale the tongue Of that wagon
could have told had it been rescued !
And what "srokes the wheels would
have uttered.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

AvARIcE.-The avaricious man is like
the barren, sandy ground of the desert.
that SUCKS in all the rain and dews with
greediness. but yields no fruitful herbs
or plants for the benefit Of others.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

nsA-He who can enter church or
chapel. or ary place dedicated to the
worship Of God as he does his own habi.
tation, or that of his horses, which is a
common case, has, in my opinion, no
proper notion Of religious worship aud
is never likely to derive much edifcation
to his own soul from attendance upon the
ordinances of God.-ADAM CLARKE.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

BsA- A school boy being asked TO de-
fine the word admission" said it meant
twenty-five cents.
Twenty FIVE cents" echoed the mas
ter. what sort Of definition is that?"
i don't know" sulkily replied the
boy, ''but I'm sure it says SO on the ad
vertisement down here at the show"
Yes, said another boy, and children
half price,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
Passing Away.

We have short time to stay as you /;
We have as short Spring,
AS quick a growth to meet decay,
As you or any thing;
We die,
As your hours do; and dry
Away,
Like Summers rain,
or as the pearls OF morning $ dew,
Ne'er to be found again.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
g@-Waitah
XUI~o4 30

gsa- Waitah!
What, sir?
Got any green peas?
Yes, sir-ha some?
.Yaas bring me three.
Anything e Sc, sir?
Yaas, a slice or two of strawberry, cut
thin.
Certainly sir, anything more?
Nor, sab what do you take me for? a
perfect hog, all?
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

/" 1t is beautiful custom in some
Oriental lands to leave untouched the
fruits that are shaken from the trees by
the wind; those being regarded as sacred
to the poor and the stranger.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

DI- When you hear the phrase, /
may say without vanity you may be
sure some characteristic vanity may fol-
low iu the same breath.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

E9~ Iron paper of which 700 leaves
were in an inch of thickness, was exhihi-
ted at the Great Exhibition in London, in
1851.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

0eA An illiterate correspondent, who
is given to sporting wants to know when
the 'Anglo Saxon race" SO much talked
about, is to come off?
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

BgA- The sacred book of the ancient
Persians, says, If you wish to be saint,
instruct your children; because all The
good they do will be imputed to yon."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

GAs-How Notwithstanding or
coal gas is manufactured by placing a
quantity of coal into strong retort,
somewhat resembling a small cylindrical
steam boiler. This retort is placed over
fire and heated to very high tempera-
ture, when the coal is changed into four
kinds Of gas, a substance called tar, and
an ammonical liquor. A pipe from the
retort conveys the mixtures into the bot
tom oil tank Of water, and the gases
being lighter, Immediately rise to the
surface, bus the tar and the ammonical
liquor are condensed and remain in the
tank. The gas, after cooling, is again
purified by passing through lime water,
when it is ready for distribution.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

THE RICH MANS HE1R.-An old wo.
man in England, who used to show a
house and pictures, said, This is Sir
Robert Farmer-he lived in the country,
took care of his estate, built this house,
managed well, saved money, and died
rich. This is his son, who was made a
lord, took place at court, spent his es,
tate. aud died beggar." A concise, out
full account, and teaches a valuable
moral lesson. He layeth up riches,
aud knoweth not who will gather them. :"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

BA. A mass Of the best camel coal Of
the size Of whale, contains more oil
than there is in that fish.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

So 1T Is.-To Adam paradise was home
to the good among his descendants,
home is paradise.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

neaL A partially reformed inebriate.
who drinks only moderately, may be said
to have quit drinking in great measure.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

Be ToLERANT.-Hate not opinions for
being contrary to thine own. 1t is not
certain but thou thyself mayest be in the
wrong.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

gsA The following is copy Of notice
conspicuously posted in post-ofice not
a thousand miles distant:
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

/, may have had wide circulation, Dut IL is l
us We do not know its origin. The world
'ge. we fancy, understand the practice, but few
well depict the theory of
kissing ON the Sly"
His manly whiskers swept herscheek-
She uttered no reply
How could she part her lips to speak,
While kissing on the sly
There's such sum of smacking bliss
That Croesus could not buy
The honeyed worth of one sweet kiss
That's taken on the sly.
Oh! this kissing on the sly
This kissing on the sly
This wooing, winning style of SHINING,
Kissing on the sly
The maiden meek one kiss received
Demurely winked her eye.
Aud wi h the air Of one bereaved,
She heaved hearty sigh;
Again that hayward whiaker pressed
AASA SASohi s4iS va D1
Eow grateful to the burthencd breast
Oh this kissing on the sly
Ills kissing on the sly
This kissing on the sly
Do wright delicious, cen malicious,
Kissing on the sly.
Though ligid rule declare the act
To be a crime quite high,
No lover dare deny the fact
Of kissing on the sly;
Though Pas and Mas berate and prate,
Till Duc.neas cry,
The custom don't a bit abate
of kissi 6 on the sly.
Oh this kissing on the sly
This kissing on The sly
Intensely thrilling-troable killing,
Kissing on the sly.
While leading thus single life,
What happier lark. than !,
When OPPORTUNITY without strife.
A glorious chance descry
To seize the dainty treasure which
No royalties outvie;
Than me, no nabob half as rich,
Thus kissing on the sly.
Oh this kissing on the sly
Aye this kissing on the sly
This treblv tempting, care exempting,
kissing on the sly
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
Make it DO

Seems your house little small,
And quite narrow in the hall,
When Miss Pride descends to call
Make it do.
Is your income limited,
So that, when he year is dead,
You are minus every red ~
Make 1t do.
When for larger salary
To the chief you do apply
And he tells you 1t is high,
Make It do.
Is your bonnet not quite new,
Or Your crinoline askew 2
IIo! why should one fret and stew
Make it do.
,.,,. I; 81 E fashionable hat
\ come seasonably patti
i worn, but what of that7
Make 1t do
!. :" :. :: :: ;. :: :: :. ]: :.
+ j A and like calf,
4. 1T but half,
4 = Make it do.
and want pair.
12swers not your prayer,
Make it do.
If you have an Auburn lot,
Where your corse in state may rot,
But six foot-two snug spot,
Make it do.
II lire's charms.arc gone from you,
And youv turned of seventy, too,
You've the future life in view:
Make 1t do.
See the rock is for you cleft,
And you are not all beref,
If your hope in Christ is left,
You will do.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

1@ There are many men who delight
in playing the fool, but who get angry
the moment they are told so.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

E1~ The following merry and most enjoyable "
rio may have had wide circulation, but i. is new
10 us. We do not know its origin. The world at
large we fancy understand the p aetoe, but few can
SO well depict the theory of
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
A Christmas Hymn.

BY THE LATE ROBERT T. CONRAD.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01

Seems your house little small,
And quite narrow in the hall,
When Miss Pride descends to call
Make it do.
The Nevada journal., 1859-10-07

REMEDY FOR INSECT BITES.-
When mosquito, flea, gnat, or other
noxious insect punciures the human
skin, it deposits or injects an atom of
aciduous fluid of poisonous nature
The results are irritation, a sensation
of tickling, itching. or of pain The
tickling of Aeas we are comparatively
Indifferent about; but the itch produ.
ced by Aea,or gnat, or other noisome
insect, disturbs our serenity, and
like the pain of a waspor bee sting
excites us to a remedy. The best
remedies for the sting of insects are
those which will instantly neutraiize
this aciduous poison deposited in the
skin. These are either ammonia oil
borax. The alkaline reaction oi
oorax is scarcely yet sufficiently ap-
preciated. However, time will
come when its good qualities will be
known, and more universally valued
than ammonia, or as it is commonly
termed "hartshorn;" i. is moreover
a salt of that innocent nature, that it
may bs kept in every heusehold.-
The solution of borax for insect bites
is made thus:-Dissolve one ounce Of
borax in one pint of water that has
been boiled and allowed to cool. In
stead of plain water. distilled rose
wafer, elder, or orange flower water
is more pleasant. The bites are to
be dadbed with the solution so long
as there is any irritation. For bees
OF wasps' stings. HE borax solution
may be made of twice the above
strength. In every farmhouse this
solution should Ike kept as a house,
hold remedy.-S. PIRssE -Scient.tfr
american.