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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16

tiian VINO mas recently returned from Eng
land, relates an aneodote of Mr.. Spurgeoa
that is too good to be lost. The great preach
er had for his theme one day the power Of
individual, personal effort, and to illustrate
it he told a story Of Yankee, as Mr.. Spur
geon called him, who boasted that he could
whip the entire English nation himself.
"And how could you do it," said by
stander. Ill
why" said the Yankee, IT would take
one Englishman at time, | would kill him
and then | would take another, and so
would 60 along till l had whipped the entire
nation
| At the close of the sermon, Mr.. Spurgeon
the relator Of the anecdote, and several
friends, retired into vestry. Soon there
came tall, lean, long faced, solemn look
ing man, who hailel from the State of Maine
He presented to Mr.. Spurgeon letter Of in
PRODUCTION, and was welcomed by the preach
er. Soon Mr.. Sturgeon addressed the new
conner by saying;
"Well. my American friend, how did
you like my illustration Of individual pow
er, drawn from your countrymen %
co. said the member from the Pine
Tree State, Il was we'll pleased with it, be-
cause it was true;" and this was said with
The utmost solemnity Of tone and gravity of
manner.
so true said Mr.. s.; "what do you
mean sir?
81 know Yankee that did that once,"
was the reply. r.,..
"And what was his name T. MIR. Spur
geon asked-to which the Yankee answer
ed:
''The name, sir, was George Washing
ton perhaps you have heard Of him.
Mr.. Sturgeon was dumb for moment
He then joined in the hearty laugh, and al
lowed that ''the Yankee was too much for
him.
QuEsrloSs IN GEOGRAPHY. Joseph,
where is Africa?''
"On the map, sir"
II mean in what Continent-Easte
Tor Western"
"Well, the land Of Africa is in the East
ern continent, but the people, sir, are all Of
EN- down South"
"What are the products p
'::Of Africa, or down South ?"
II mean of Africa, you blockhead.''
"WeIl. sir, it has not got any, and it
never had any"
elbow do the African people live?"
by drawing"
"Drawing what-water
Ono, sir, by drawing their breath"
''Sit down Joseph"
samuel, what is the equator -
''Why, sir, it is the horizontal pole run
ming perpendicularly through the magma
tons of astronomers and old geographers.
''Go to your seat, Samuel"
civilian, what do you mean by an e.
clipse?'
can eclipse is thing as appears when
the moon gifts on bust, and runs agin the
sun, consequently the sun blaokens the
moons face
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16

AL advertising for less time then three months,
,sjU be charged for at the xsaal rates-S1 % per
Sw~re for TIE insertions, omd t'oenty re
esmts for each ssbsequcattssme.
Tx. aboye rates ,ciW BE strictly adkered to- Inc
.sreslet;on Of the VINDICATOR Is one Of the lar
sst IN the State and hence Of the best edecrtss-
M JOB WORK. Of all description prompt.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16
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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16

''1n vain shalt thou or any call
The spirits from the golden day,
Except like them thou too canst say,
'My spirit is at peace with alp"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-16

COFAS.--A new lot Sofas, just to hand, very
- cheap. A. b. CHANDLEE.
etaunton, July ~, SO.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
For PRESIDENT EN1s6O
HON. WIN. Z. DAYTON,
OF New Jersey.
Joint Meeting.

The Opposition went into caucus yesterday,
and nominated JoHN TEX EYcK, Esq, of Bur
lingtou, for Senator. We have conflicting ru-
mors in reference TO the action of the Demo
Gratis. One report says that Mr. ALEXANDER
has received the caucus nominal on-=another,
Mr.. VRooM This afternoon the Senate will
adopt the resolution made. onsI Tuesday by the
HoussJ 10 so INTO Joint Meeting, when, we
trust Mr.. Ten Eyck will be confirmed,
Various reasons have been assigned why
the Senate did not go into Joint Meeting yes
tsrday; among others, the complaint that one
of the Senators was sick, and that another
vas detained at home on account Of sickness
in his family. The Gazette and Republican
Is cautious about making any positive state
ment in regard to Joint Meeting; but we
learn from a very reliable source that action.
between the two parties will certainly take
place this afternoon at three o'clock.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
Nclp Yo-It af)larhtts.


AZ T. Wholesale P5sees Of Country Produce, reported
expressly for The " Monmouth Herald" and made
up from sales By Dealers to G,occrs end others
and are subject TO the usual comp,asslons-by :.
Iompkjls, Produce Dealef, Washington Market
for the loeek ending Nttrch 16, 1859.
Potatoes remain about the same as last week
good Peach Blows and MERGERS being in fair de-
mand, but there is but little call for common ones,
and they 90 off atall kinds Of prices Sweet pota-
toes are not very lively they have commenced com
ing in from Norfolk, which will have tendency to
effect the price Of Jerseys There begins to be con-
siderable call for potatoes for seed
Poultry is very scarce and bringing good prices.
Eggs are in considerable demand without any change
in price. Meats ars doing little better Gran
berries are selling at Sl4 90 to $500 per Dbl.
i POTATOES.-N. J. Peach Blows 1912 to $3.50
per BILL; do MERGERS 81 30 to $780, Kidnics 81 rs;
yellow Pink Eyes S1.0o to sl.25; White MERGERS
ST. so; Buck Eyes, LIS; Prince Alberts Sl.I5,---
Sweet Potatoes-Jerseys $4,000 81 80 per Dbl; do
Virginias $500 to $3.50.
VEGETABbES-R uta Baga Turnips 81 to 81
cents per Dbl Cabbages 4 to cts. por head
POULTF Y.-DresSed Turkies 4 TO rs cents per
b. do Fowls Is 10 l6 cents per H.; do Ducks l6
to is cents rer ID do Geese to II cents per H.
Eggs, IS to 20 cents per dozen, and 7 II for IL
2 cents. s. a
MEAT-Pork 9to 9 IL cents per h Beef by he
side IL to cents per h. Veal 10 to II IL cents
perth Mutton5 to 7 cents per ID. Live Calves 9 2
to IL cents per h.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
THE CONCERT.

. Freehold has been especially favored with
entertainments this winter beyond any other.
The concert of last evening, contributed large
ly to the pleasure Of our citizens; indeed, we
have not been better pleased by anything this
season, nor do we remember having noticed
more smiling countenanees at any entertain
ment in our village g Who'll have me-" by
Signorina Spnola, was received with much
applause, and she was called out again to re-
peat it. Miss L. Merton performed her part
well, her voice is sweet, perhaps tremulous-a
little more confidence would greatly assist her.
The closing piece !" I'll be no Submissive
Wife," by signorina Spinola, called forth much
glee, and proved one the best entertainments
we hare had Prof. AllStrom is too well known
as an artist Of eminence, to require comment
from u.s. a
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
Enronean News.

The steamship City of Washington brings
as four days later news from Eor5pe RI
mors Of war were still rife, and it was consid
cred doubtful whether Louis Napoleon would
withdraw the French troops from the Papal
States, agreeably to the request Of the Pope
to him and his brother of Austria The most
Jealous of peace in Europe are beginning to
abandon the last faint hope that peace win be
maintained Lord Cowley had arrived at
Vienna and presented his credentials, but the
result of his mission was still in doubt. Mr.
Disrael had introduced Parliamentary Re,
form bill. Most Of the Journals comment
ed npon the new measure in an ahtagonistic
spirit, and it's not likely to become a law in
Its present shape In consequence Of differ
ences Of opinion respecting it, several changes
had taken place in the Cabinet, and others
still were likely to follow. India letters con-
firm the announcement of the pacifcation OF
Dude; and tits stated that the Nena is dead
There had been fresh disturbances at Canton,
in which fifty or sixty Chinese were killed
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
John w. Fowler,s Lecture.

-. "A.
We enjoyed on Friday evening last, one Of
the best lectures delivered this season. The
subject" The Versatility of American Ele-
queuce,D could have been placed in no more
mastery hand than that of Mr. Fowler's-
The lecturer gave vivid sketches of the style
of several eminent American orators, among
whom Clay, Webster and Patrick Henry fig
ured largely. Clay, said the lecturer, q p-
pealed to the heart and head; he ruled over
an empire of hearts, all beating in unison to
his own" After giving various specimens Of
Mr.. Clay's oratory, he passed on to Webster.
He said he had the pleasure oflistening to his
great debate with Haines Of Kentucky, in the
United States Senate, where said he, ''Web-
ster out-Webstered himself"
Mr.. Fowler said of Patrick Henry, that he
never prepared himself single line, before
going into a discussion of any kind He did not
sly that OF Webster; we are informed that his
was the result of more labor than perhaps any
orator of his day, and he was, so described by
Mr.. Fowler, powerful as a lion when once
reused"
E The lecture passed off WELL the audience
was large. and seemed well pleased.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

esg@ Two Amer can vessels were recently
wrecked on thesouth of Cuba, and the cap
tains jointly started for Trinidad, fifty miles
distant, that being the nearest port. After
twenty honrs exposure in small open boat,
they succeeded in reaching that place, where
they procured a small lighter and returned to
the wrecks and found them going to pieces.
After returning to port second time, with
the crews of both vessels, the authorities
would not allow them to land for some time,
but kept them exposed, after previous suffer
ing, for nothing but antpathy against Ameri-
cans. Captain Talpsy asked permission to be
sent to prison (rathtr than have his life jeop-
ardzed in such way until lie could send for
his consul 1855
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTION

NM LII BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. BY THE
Wv Subscrif or, on III URSDAY, March "a, 1859,
new and commodious Dwelling House with about
six acres of Land, stug ted about onethird Of
mile south Of sauAN VILLAGE. on the West side Of
she road leading to Squan Bridge
The House is alike convenient for small family
or large one It consists of Kitchen. Closet,
Dining Room, Parlor and two Bed Rooms on the
first floor, with Bed Rooms and an Entry on the
second floor, There is good Cellar, Is by 40, to
which there is access from the Kitchen; Piazza In
'front.' and good Wen at the door
overlooks the Bay and Ocean 1t was built last Fall
by Messrs Coward and Mount of first rate material
and in workmanke manner, and will be sold TO
the higheFt bidder on the following terms 10 per
cent of the Purchase Money to be paid on Tie day
Of Sale; 20 per cent on delivery of Deed and the
balance can lay on the property, (if desirable Sc
cured by mortgage
Sole to commence the premises, al I o'clock,
P. n. on said day. CIV Low
Squan Village N J.. Feb 2S. 1889 ls-3w
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

s ABOLITION OF THE GRAND JURY IN MICHIGAN
The Detroit Free Press says, the act pro
yiding for the trials of criminals by inforna-
ton goes into effect sixty days after the 18th
of February, a which time it became law.
This law virtually abolishes the grand jury,
which has for SO long exercised its inquisitori-
al functions, reserving for the Circuit Judge
power to call it into session whenever special
cases need its aid All cases are to be exam
med before justice of the peace, and by them
committed directly to the higher courts, in
stead of for indictment as has has previously
been done
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

Rg a poor miserable drunkard named
Elias Kinds who for years has walked a dis
lance of three or four miles to Morristown
daily for himself and companions, carrying
frequently from three to four bottles slowed
away in different places under his blue blouse,
met with shocking death near that place,
on Wednesday last. II is supposed that he
was, as usual, in beastly state Of intoxica-
ton, and in some manner accidently set fire to
the house he occupied. The neighbors on dis
covering the FIRE, entered the house aud sue
ceeded in getting him out, not, however, be-
fore he was SO burned as to expire shortly af-
terward The house vas destroyed.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

bsF David Barber, young man, living in
the Second Ward, started from Yardleyviue
about o'clock on Monday evening, and when
near the. Asylum, he was knocked down and
stabbed in the body several times by some u :
known man. and his pockets riaed of-noth-
ing. It is supposed that the man who com
mitted this atrocity, was acquainted with the
fact that be had expected to have a sum of
money on his person; but, in this, the villain
seems to have been mistaken, as Mr.. Barber
had no articles of valne about him We un-
derstood. last evening, that he was doing very
well Trenton Rep@5ltcam Gas
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
A Young Woman Splits a Visitors
Head with an Ak.


7 It has been stated thatSa young man named
Starks, was murdered in Newcastle, Boteteurt
County, Va on the 14th inst, by woman
named Polly Tucker A correspondentofthe
Salem Register says:
/" Young Sparks, who was partially intox-
Gated, went tothe house of a Miss Polly Tuck
er and Knocked at the door, desiring admit
lance, which was refused He then went to
a window aud raised the sash, and threatened
to enter the house in that way. Miss Tucker
it seems, had an. ak in her hand and threaten
ed to strike him whit. He laughihgly told
her to strike away, which she did with fatal
effect, striking him with the poll of tbeax on
top of the head inhicting a mortal wound
He lived about six hours, and died apparently
without much pain. He did not speak after
the blow was given 1t was one of the most
cold blocded murders ever perpetrated. The
murderess has since asserted that she had the
ak ready for that purpose for.t two weeks, and
that she committed the mnrder coolly and de-
liberately. 1t has. created an intense excite
ment in this community He was tie only
child of his mother, who is utterly Frustrated
in consequence of the murder Of her son, and
it is believed she cannot long survive the aw
full deed
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
Adjourned Sale.
FARM AND STOCK
At Public Sale!

TFHHE SUBSCRIBER WILL SELL AT PUBLIC
Il Fendue, on the premises, in the township of
Milestone, on the road leading from Swestmans
Lane to the Willow Tree Tavern. on TUESDAY the
9Th inst. the Farm which he now resides con
tanning IS Acres 60 Of which is cleared the remain
der is coversd~with thrifty growth of Oak and
Timber land. The Improvements are Dwelling
House, Barn, Wagon House. and other out buildings
There is also on said premises about 1000 Peach
Trees in healthy condition, with all excellent APP
pie Orchard, and other FrHit Trees.
He win also sell at the same time all his Stock
consisting n part of Horses, W Wagons, Harness,
Plows, Harrows, &c. Also, Csttle, Hogs, Green
Grain in the ground, together with all his House
oold and Kitchen Furniture
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, when con
ditions will be made knownby
LUKE DE WITT.
March 8, 1859. l8-2w*
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

BSr 4 poor miserable drunkard named Elias
Hiuds who for years has walked distance of
three or four miles daily to Morristown, for a
supply of rum for himself and companions, car
rying frequently from three to four bottles
slowed away in different places under his blue
blouse met with shocking death near that
place, on Wednesday last. 1t is supposed
that be was, as usual, in beastly state of in
toxcation, and in some manner set fire to the
house he occupied The neighbors on discov-
ering the fire, entered the house and succeeded
in getting bira out, not, however, before he
was so burned as to expire shortly afterward
The house was DESTROYED.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

B&g- FREAKsloF LUNATIe. AN insane man
named Michael Burns, who was recently liber
ated from the State Lunatc Asylum, upon the
belief that his reason was restored, and return
ed to his family in Newark, has since exhibi-
ted unmstakable signs of lunacy. On last
Thursday he burnt nearly all the clothing in
his possession, and threatened also to destroy
his wife's in G SIMILAR manner He was taken
charge of by the Police of that city, and sent
to jail, where he will remain until conveyed
back to this city, He is the same man who
escaped in one Of his insane freaks, from cell
Of the Newark Police Station a few months
SINCE EstH | AE
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

Rsgr FREAKS OF LIGHTNING. During the
severe thunder storm of Tuesday night last,
the house of Mr. Elias Rogers, next to Gov
Newell's, in Allentown, was struck with light
ming, tearing off large portion Of the wealth
erboarls at the end of the house; racking che
stone foundation; tearing mp the porch aud
steps of the house; emptying two bowls of
starch and scattering their contents all around;
and cutting upsundry other capers before Ieav-
ing the house. This occurred between one and
two o'clock in the morning, and though two
persons were asleep in the house at the time,
neither of them was harmed, nor even awak-
ened by the freaks of their midnight visitor
We learn, in addition, that the house had on
we'll adjusted lightning rod and that several
tall trees stood near yet neither of these had
the effect of drawing off the stroke from The
building
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

SeuAN VILLAGE STAGE LINE On and after
Monday next, the 2Ist inst, this line of Sta-
ges will leave squan Village at o'clock in
the morning and connect with the 40 train
of cars for New York Returning, will leave
Freehold on the arrival Of the morning train
from the above named cities.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
For Sale or Rent.

TINE TWO STORY BUILDING ADJOINING
Il the Barber Shop, and opposite the Court House,
on Main Street, Freehold. This is very desirable
and valuable business stand-is well calculated for
a Bakery or almost any mechanical business. Tho
first story may be used as Store being fitted for
that purpose Tn second contains two rooms neat-
ly finished and fresco pain ed There is basement
under the whole finished in good STYLE and suitable
for Saloon There is not superior location, nor
better calculated building for business stand in
the village For terms, enquire at this Office, or Of
WA. WALTON.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

Reg- WEsr FREEHotD LYcEuM- There will
be Lecture delivered before t1ris Society, on.
Wednesday Evening, March 23d, at I o'clock,
P. NJ, by the Rev. E. w. Collier Of Freehold.
All are invited to attend
II. B. CLARK, secy.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

sGr A young lady teacher in one of the
Distric Schools of Passaic county, has been
held to bail in $500 for appearance at the
Court of Common Pleas on charge of infiet-
ing severe and unnecessary punishment upon
one of her pupils. @ M
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
Ray- William .Mnl'ptly. who was CHARGED

sar William MulpAy. who was charged by
a Coroner's Jury withmllrdering man named
Neil, BY stabbng him, during a row on an ex-
cursion boat from Gloucester to Philadelphia,
on the 2Sth of last June, delivered himself to
the authorities on Tuesday. One of the par
Elephants in the row is now in the State Prison
for the offence, having been sentenced for six
years The murder having been committed on
the river, a questioned jurisdiction as to the
State will probably be raised fI2
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
Great Excitement /!
IN THE
FURNITURE MARKET

HAVING TAKEN THE PAINS DURING THE
LII Winter in securing superior Mechanics in the
city of New York, TO mannfaeturs expressly for me
an extensive lot OF Furniture. at exceedingly low
prices, for Cash, owing TO the scarcity of work has
enabled me to secure first rate article a second
rate price, which Twill deliver and to give
satisfaction or 30 sale.
My stock consists Of the following named articles
and the prices annexed are for some Of the leading
articles in this line
Mahogany Sofas, with Hair Cloth and Springs,
$14 500 SIS and S35
Sofa Bottom Chairs to correspond, from So so TO-
400.
Bureaus for $600--Mahogany at that-also for
IS 80, $1050, So So aud upwards
Chairs of every description.
Bedsteads from s. 25 to $50,
Book Cases, Side Boards, Secretaries, Tables,
Cnrled Hair Mattresses. &c. Guilt Frames made to
order. Looking Glasses of every variety. Entire
outsets furnished and delivered at my risk. A lib
era deduction will be made for Cash
G. W. PATTERSON.
Freehold March TO- 1880 loft.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17
Chambe Inns Hudson River Bulls
Head, 70 & 70 Robinson Street.

SALES OF CATTLE, MARCH is, 1869.
81 Beef Cattle, at a lie. perlb. a
1884 Sheep and Lambs, at So a Sc, Ex.s 80.
% Cows and Calves, $25, $35 500.
II Calves, 6 a cents
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

Dsg- The sportsmen in and around Dover.
have been getting up a little excitement about
panther, which they say was seen in that
neghborhood few days ago. There has
been quite large turn out in consequence, of
Hunters heavily armed anxious to get shot
at the g varmint"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

psy~ It will be seen by reference to our ad
vertising columns, that Charles A. Bennett.
has been appointed Secretary of the Monmouth
County Mutual Fire Insurance Co., to whom
application for Insurance may be made. Of
Gee ia the Surrogate's Office.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

aes- AdEices from Washington indicate the
probability that there will be an extra session
Of Congress, probably in August The Cab
net.is generally opposed to this, but Mr.. Blu
chanan is strenuous, and the new Postmaster
General goes SO far as to make the extra ses-
sion condition Of his continuance in Office.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

ng- The Union Grist and Saw Mil, Of ID
w Wyckoff & Co, at Middletown Point,
were destroyed by fire on Thursday night.
About 10000 bushels of grain were stored in
the former, an Of which was consumed. We.
understand there was an insurance of 81, 900
on the building, but nothing on the grain.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-03-17

5 Mai. DESTROYED BY INDIANS. The loss of
the Neosho and Albuquerque mail last No
vember is confirmed by the arrival at ST.
Louis, of John Hall, its conductor, who makes
an affidavit to the effect that when about a
days march behind Lieut.. Beale's party, he
was attacked by forty Camanches, badly
wounded and taken prisoner, aud the mail de-
stroyed. Mr.. Hall escaped from the Indians
in February, and after enduring severe hard
ships succeeded in reaching the settlements.