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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
Mass Meeting of the Sharns.

There was a gathering of the Sham-De
mocracy at the Convention held here on Sat
urday last, which for its want of spirit and
smallness of number, requires that we notice
it casually, if at ALL Not more than ten min
utes after the nomination of JOS l. Thompson,
a banner was hung across the street, bearing
his name for Sheriff of Monmouth County, also
that of e. r. V. Wright for Governor. In
respect to the banner being hung so shortly
after the nomination, it looked to the Vaughn
men like the decision of Judge before the
pleading had commenced, or else we have
faster painters here than any where else.
In the Court House, Judge Mar, of Tren-
ton, was called upon to addres the meeting.
He said the Democracy was the same now as
in 1900 A man is either a fool or knave
who will tell congregation of men so palpa-
BILE falsehood; that, is all we have to say OF
that. The Judges eye flashed when he said
that the Opposition said, the id De-
mocracy shouldn't hold Office any more" He
said that was all the Opposition had done
That is another stupid assertion-the creature
of neither wisdom or wit.
Gen. Wright next spoke His delivery
was pleasant, and rather persuasive; but his
argument was sadly deficient. Mr.. Wright
does not take up the issues of sthe day in his
peeches, but confines himself rather to story
telling, and exaggerated views.
*. Gen. Parker was called next. He did not
speak long; but did tolerable well.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

BG5- A British officer writing from Teheran,
Persia to the London Times, remarks" A
Cathartic Pill manufactured by an American
Chemist DIR. j. G.. AVER, of Lowell, Mass)
has cured the Shah of Liver Complaint that
threatened his life This simple fact as might
be expected, renders the Americans immensely
popular here, while we English are overlooked
Doubtless our own scholars made the discov-
cries which he employs, and thus it is every
thing: we do the labor, then the housing
Americans put their mark on it and take the
reward. DIR. AVER is idolized by the Court
and its retainers here, which will doubtless be
reflected to him on gold snuff box, or dia-
mond hilted sword, while not the name even
of Davy, Christoson or Brodie---the great
lights by which he shines is known" --Neuo
York Sunday Paper.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
SHERTFFALITY.
To the Free and Independent Voters of the
County of Monmouth.

To the Free and Independent Voters of the
County of Monmouth.
FELLOW C1rIzENs:-A the solicitation of
numerous friends, in various parts of the Conn
ty, of all political parties, am induced to Of
fer myself to your consideration as an INDIE
PENDENT CANDIDATE, for the Office of Sheriff
at the ensuing November election. Should
be so fortunate as to be elected, pledge my
self to discharge the duties of the Office in a
fair and impartial manner.
In Offering myself, low.citizens, as an In
dependent Candidate for the responsible office
of Sheriff, think it but just and proper chat
you should know the PRINCIPLES upon which
am running, and the REASONS which induce me
to ask for your SURFACES.
In the first place, | am opposed to the pro-
| figate and corrupt system OF procuring nomi-
nations, for lucrative Offices, by the free use Of
MONEY and INTOXICATING INFLUENCEs-a system
which has become so prevalent in our county,
of late years, as to make Monmouth notorious
throughout the State, for the corruption of
her leading politicians at the Ballot-Box. The
great strife of the opposing candidates is, to
secure the Democratic nomination, as that is
looked upon as equivalent to an election-and
the wire-pullers invariably succeed in having
their favortes nominated
am opposed in the second place, to the
manner in which few political demagogueS,
under the garb Of Democracy, continue to
control the Democratic party of the County
Of Monmouth. It is to them, in q great
measure, that may be attributed the evils to
which / refer, and of which you must all be
familiar. Is it not a notorious fact that this
nj Of I'll
JUNro- make alt our nominations, and in the
selection of candidates, select such men only
as have PLENTY OF MONEY, and will pledge
themselves to spend it freely to promote the
interest Of the wire-pulers-a class of men
whose PRINCIPLES of Democracy are only in
proportion to their INTERESTS.
In the third place, | am opposed to this
whole system, and those engaged in it, because
it is at variance with every principle of true
Democracy. Under that profigate and de-
basing system, no POOR MAN can ever procure
a lucrative Office in the County Of Monmouth
no matter how competent-how deserving or
how needy bis circumstances may be.
Fellow-citizenS ! have thus freely and frank
ly given you my sentiments in reference to the
important matters referred to. ShoRd they
meet with your approval will thank you for
your votes; and should | be elected Hnder
SUCH PRINCIPLES, shall ever feel grateful for
SO distinguished an honor. But should be de-
feated, | shall have the proud satisfaction to
know that was engaged in a just and holy
cause, and will look upon defeat, under such
circumstances. with greater satisfaction than
would upon an election procured by MONEY
and INTOXICATING INFLUENCES, with the aid of
the wire-pulers, and the corrupt influences
they so well know how to practice.
/ remain, FelIow-C Citizens,
Your humble servant,
BERNARD CONNOLLY.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
DEATHS.

At the residence of Thos Newell, in the village
of Imlaystewn, Frilay afternoon, the 30th ult,,
very suddenly, of the disease of the heart, FRANK
WRIGHT, second son Of Harrison G. Wright, aged
about % years. The deceased in usual health
up to Thursday evening, and was on his way home
from Philadelphia when he was taken down in the
store of Mr. Newell and only survived about IS
hours. j. J. c.
At Hom6el, on the 14th inst, REBECCA NJ,
wife of Peter 5 Conover, and daughter of the late
Sheriff John J. Fly. aged 81 years
In the death Of this truly estimable woman the
community in which she dwelt has sustained a
great loss. large family of brothers and sisters
have lost a much loved one Of their numbers her
two remaining children very dear and faithful
mother; her husband an affectionae and lovely
wife, and the church with which she worshiped, a
most valuable member.
In all the relations of life in which it was her
privilege to act she sustained the chaa of The
true woman and Christian, to an eminent degree.
The cheerful smile and hearty welcome with
which she grceteT fiend and stranger, will be long
remembered by many a one who shared the ample
hospitality Of the household, and tho unbidden tea
will mosten the eye of others besides the lear reia
tives of the deceased yet humbly trust that our
loss is her gain.
For the last twenty years she has been useful
member of the Baptist Church-first of Freehold,
and then of Holmde. of which latter she was com
mupicant at the time Of her death. H.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
Horrible Accident.

On Monday night just before six o'clock a
horrible accident occurred at the Invanhoe
Paper Mill, in Patterson
1t appears that two girls named Sarah Hur-
ley and Mary Marcavoy had finished their
days task before quitting time, and after
dressing themselves for the street, were wait
ing for six o'clock and the departure of the
other girls. They rambled into an adjoining
room where no females are employed, and were
looking through window at the raceway.-
Adjoining the window is an upright shaft close
to the wall, which reVolves slowly, probably
six or seven inches from the wall. In some
way whilst they were looking through the win
dow, the skirt of Miss Hurley became entan-
gled, and she was drawn in between the shaft
and the wall and crushed within the space in
very shocking manner. Mr. Ramage heard
the shrieks and stopped the machinery. Miss
Hurley was found wound around the shaft,
and 1t was fennd necessary to cut her cloth
ing before her body could be extricated. She
was still living when taken out Miss Maca-
voy was found also badly injured. Both were
taken to their homes.
Since writing the above we learn that Miss
Hurley, who is the daughter Of Dennis Hur-
ley, the City Marshal, was drawn close up to
shaft and revolved with it through space of
six inches between it and the wall--that she
is terribly crushed; bat retained life after CON
Veyanee home. The other girl had Der arm
seriously crushed and amputation will proba-
bly, be necessary The other girl was caught
by endeavoring to extricate Miss Hurley
Both girls are about Is years of age--Pats7-
SON Guardian
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
Judge Forman's Address.

Watake pleasure in laying before our rea-
derslthis week, the appropriate and well-timed
Address Of WIN. P. FoRMAN, Esq, on the
Fair Ground Of Monmouth, near the close of
the exhibition on Wednesday last. 1t was
listened to by large concourse of visitors,
Of both sexes, aud gave as far as we heard
alr expression, universal satisfaction. Judge
Fornian, who is President of the Society, de-
serves great credit for the interest he has
shown in our Agricultural communities
as well as in the Mechanic Arts.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

p9r Hiram c. Clark an..inAuentiaf Anti
Lecompton Democracy was removed from the
Post Office, at Hainesville, day or two
since, to make room for man named Jag
gers, who is trueblue Lecompton. This small
exhibition OF partizan spite shows the feeling
of Ned Wright's friends towards the support
ers of DR.. Riggs.-Swsser Register
The Sussex Democrat (Anti-Lecompton J
says Mr.. Jaggers is an Administration Dem
ocrat Of the deepest dye, and Mr.. Clarks only
fault is his having been an Anti-Lecomp,
tonite. 1t says: had anything been want.
ing to assure US of the desire of the Leconp
tonites of Sussex to heal the differences which
existed prior to- this time, this removal has
effectually satis&sd us of that fact. How
many votes it will add to the strength Of Gen
Wright in the county, we leave for others to
determine"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

IA 1t is stated that Col Fremont has
written letter declaring that he is not and
will not be Presidential candidate in 1860.
He is represented as closing his letter in the
following language:
:" consented to hold that relation in 1856,
against my better judgment and will, but l
was assured that those who would rally around
me possessed the power essential to my cleo
ton; and confess that the bauble," as it
might have been called by Oliver Cromwell,
possessed attractions which | could not well
resist. But | would not again encounter all
the vexation, modification, and annoyance |
then encountered, if the reward were to be
ten thousand Presdeneies"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
Mon. Co. Teachers Association

The Executive Committee of the Mon
mouth County Teachers Association would
call the attention of the teachers and friends
of education in the county to the next meeting
of the Association, to be held at Red Bank,
on Friday and Saturday, the 4th and 9Th of
November next
The main reason for publishing the meeting
thus early, is to afford timely notice to those
teachers who wish to prepare essays OF other
papers to be read at the meeting.
Teachers are invited to prepare and bring
with them voluntary contributions, pertinent
to the occasion
1t is hoped that there will be a large atten-
dance of teachers trustees and snperintend-
ents, from all parts of the county.
Per order of the Executive Com
J. e. MARSH, SEGA.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
Bartholf's Sewing Machines.

We refer the reader to the advertisement of
Mr.. Bartholf, which will be found in another
column of the HERALD Mr.. BIS Machines
took the First Premium at our Fair last week,
and are highly spoken of by the New York
Press, as being simple and easy understood
work with less noise than any other Machine
elegant in appearance, and do their work in
durable and neat manner.
Persons wishing Machines will address Mr.
JOHN McENTIRE, Agent, at Long Branch, who
will furnish said Machines, at New York
prices
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

WARNING TO ATHLETICS. The Chicago
Journal chronicles sad case of warning
against that hardness and over exertion which
may too easily result from the gymnastic fu-
rore now prevalent A man named Stearns,
in the employ of Chaplin & Fox, short time
since, in company with a number of friends,
was engaged in jumping, lifting and throwing,
when becoming excited, he undertook to cut
do his companions throwing a crowbar, in
doing which he so injured himself internally
that he took to his bed, and although he had
the best medical advice he fingered in great
agony until Sunday last when he died. He
leaves wife and family in Vermont.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
Opposition Convention.

Remember the Mass Convention to be held
in this village on Saturday Next, the Sth inst
Independent voters of Monmouth-men who
act and think for themselves, unbiased by
party--turn ont and hear what Hon. JOSEPH
F.sRANDoLPH and JOHN Y. FOSTER, Esq, have
to 7say in reference to present issues! Rally,
Freemen Rally! and let the Wire-Pullers
see that the People are in earnest, and mean
to maintain their Rights.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
Rescue of La Mountain.

La Mountain and Haddoek are safe at OF
tawa (Bytown) in Canada. they landed
about $50 miles north of Ottawa in the great
Canadian Wilderness, at point about so
miles West Of Lake St. John, the head of the
Saguenay River and James Bay. The place
is about 800 miles north of Waterfowl, so
that they must have had a northerly current
This disproves the story of the balloon having
been seen so miles southeast of WATERFOWL,
over St. Lawrence County; unless the cur
rent suddenly changed. La Mountain tele-
graphs that he has lost everything. They
were four days without food, and without the
means of making fire. They were fortu-
nately discovered BY Mr. Cameron, who was
looking for timber, probably along the head
waters of the Gatneau River Indian guides
were found, ;whosbrought him down to Ottawa
in bark canoes They were less than five
hours in the air, and must have landed about
10 o'clock at night, having travelled at the
rate Of mile a minute, the balloon being
from four to five. miles from the earth This
extraordinary voyage due nerth strikes hard
blow at the faVorite theory Of steady east
erly current in the upper strata Of the atmos-
phere. Ten hours further travel in their di
recton would have brought them to the point
where Sir John franklin is supposed to have
persisted The public will await with lively
interest this complete details Of the most ex-
traordinaryAand perilous adventure.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

PosTFNG THE BooEs.-The Lawrence IN.
Y, Republican thus posts the books:
Buchanan, Cobb & Co, began business on
the 4th of March, 1851.
They had in hand, in surplus funds, $685.
600 O00
On the Sd of June, 1857, they had only
1850 900
On the lst Of January, 1858, they had only
$0O0,0o0OOO III
On the 10th Of January, 1858, they Dor
bowed $4,000, 900.
In August, 1858, $lo0O0,00O more.
In January, 1859, 100000.
And now they want $30OOO,OOO to COM
meuce . debt of $500, 600. 900.
Assets on hand to meet liabilities $0oO,-
100000.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
aSr The Editor of the Princeton Press prlt

pSy~ The Editor Of the Princeton Press puts
a quietus upon couple of the ISLANDERS which
are being industriously circulated against Mr..
Olden, after the following fashion;
"While in Trenton few days ago we
heard Of the arguments that were used in a
quiet way against our candidate for Governor.
They are scarcely worthy of notice. but per-
haps it is best to refute them at once. One is
that Mr.. Olden is Know Nothing and par
ticularly hostile to foreigners. The foreigners
about Princeton, tana they are not few
know this to be false. The second is, that he
made his fortune by slaves, in some way. Now
he never owned slave, nor has he ever been
in any way interested in slave property"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

BSg9 Joseph Petit, hard working ware
house man of New Orleans, was entrusted
with $705 to deposit in bank. He took a
drink on the way, second and third While
Intoxicated he lost 500 gambling. His wild
owed mother took the remainder, sought his
employers and obtained their forgiveness for
her son. He meanwhile, was in prison. but
it was intended to release him after severe
admonition. Remorse and shame however,
were too mueh-fq him The frenzied man
butted his Geaa against the walls of his cell
with such violence that the skull was fractured
and be was found dead by the iailor
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
Great Excitement
an the CLOTH G9ARKGTl
VIM. V, WARD.

Brich Store Corner Of MIN and South Street,
FreehoId " J.
DUBLIC ATTENTION Is INVITED TO AN EN-
L tire new and very large stock of Ready-Nades
Clothing, just received at my Store, for the Fall
~gs and Winter trade This stock is larger and
"a better selected than any ever before offered
LII County, and will be sold re,y cheap
They are cut aud made III the latest STYLE under
my own supervision and for elegance and ease they
cannot be equaled.
For tbs Manufacturing Department we have pur-
chased heavy and beautiful assortment. of French
English, German, and American Cloths ESquamaux
Beaver and Pilot Cloth Over-Coatings. Black and
Fancy Cassmeres, Velvet, Valencia and Silk Vest
ings Particular attention is invited to this branch
of business. Having in my employ
4 CUTTER FROM PARIS,
whose experience is equal to the best we can assure
those wishing to have their garments made to order
Of being able to furnish neat and fashionable am
article as can be obtained in the city.
~ Drop in and get measured. 81
Always on hand good assortment of Hats, Caps,
runks, Valises, Carpet Bags, &c, sc.
N. B. Cloths, Cassimers, and Vestings, sold by
the yard very cheap.
VIM. V. WARD.
Freehold. Sept. o. 1859.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
ae,~ The Scientific American speaks Of a

Bsgr The Scientific American speaks Of an
invention for horse-shoeing, designed to obvi-
ate the continual driving fnails in the hoof, by
which great INJURY is sometimes inflicted upon
valuable horses by unskilful workmen. A
groove is made in the underside of the common
shoe, into which is fastened piece of iron of
the same width and shape as the groove, only
thicker and slightly curved upwards, the juno
ton forming acRnplete dovetail. The adtan-
tages of this inner shoe, is that it is made to
project beyond the ordinary shoe, and when
worn down can easily be removed and replaced
by another without pulling off the shoe from
the herses hoof
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

EGr The Opposition Mass Meeting, held in
Treatess eah Tuesday evening, was the largest
assemblage Of the kind which has convened at
the Capital for many years, and the feeling of
the multitude was in the highest degree en-
thasnstics The several speeches were receiv-
ed With decided marks of favor, that of Judge
Dayton being particularly effective. The OPP
position Of Mercer are being thoroughly or.
ganized and at least 600 majority will be
ciyei, fer the Princeton Farmer.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
I L Z EM EN- ! KALLY
'' OPPOSITION
Mass Convention f!
+. st.o...- AT
FREEHOLD, Oct. 8.

The Opposition Voters of the County
of Monmouth, will meet in Mass Con
vention, at the Court House, in FREE
HOLD Oh. SATURDAY NEXT, the 8th
inst. for the purpose of nominating can
& didates for Sheriff and Coroncrs, and for
the transaction Of other business.
q The Conven' ion will be addressed by
Hon. JOSEPH F. RANDOLPH, of
Trenton, and JOHN Y. FOSTER, Esq.
of Newark.
sod Independent Voters of Monmouth,
turn out and hear the issues Of the cam.
paign. Rally for the Princeton Far
mer! as M
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

S9~ The Camden and Amboy Railroad
Company is engaged in constructing link of
railroad some eight miles in length, connect
ing the. Jamesburg road. BY this connecting
link east from near Princeton to Jamesburg,
South Amboy will connect by continuous
line of railrod via the Trenton and Belvidere
Railroad and the Lehigh Valley Railroad,
and the Lehigh coal mines in Pennsylvania.
This offers new outlet for the coal of this
region and by the establishment, as is con-
templated, of coal depot on Raratin Bay,
which may at all times be approached by
shipping of the largest class, will give to the
works of the Camden and Amboy Railroad
Company new source Of revenue.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

nS- The officers in New York on Wednes.
day seized about $4,000 worth of counterfeit
bills. Among them were large quantity Of
" 6ves" for counterfeiting any New Jersey
bank bill of that denomination, by merely
pasting over the blank spaces the name of the
bank and city. The vignettes are well execu-
ted. On the right is the bust of Andrew
jackson, on the left is representation Of Jus
tice, and fulllength figure Of Washington
surrounded by his officers
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06
a General Invitation

Is extended to those who are indebted to
usfer Subscription, Advertising, or job Work,
to settle the same by the 25th of the present
month We hope all viii accept of the invi-
tation, and forward US the amount of their
Indebtedness, as we are greatly in need of
funds. .
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

RG- We invite the attention Of our readers
to the advertisement in another column, head
ed a"Goiiell Siiagtss'S We have the pleas
ure, Of being acquainted with Dir. NJ, having
visited his store, sc, and. freely recommend
our friends to 80 ard see Mr.. Mason, examine
his stock and learn bis prices, before parchas-
ing at any other place. We know Mr.. Al.
has the ability to give you good bargains, and
we believe be will DO it. Go aud see.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

seg- The Central \ j. Baptist Associa-
ton" will meet with the Baptist Church of
this village, on Tuesday, Oct. 18th. Intro
dBetcry sermon will be preached at 2 o'clock,
PM, by Rev. t. Swain. The session will
contpue for two Or three days. A cordial
inyitalionrto attend is extended to ALL
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

SG~ On Saturday evening last, a fellow was
brought from Albion to the Penitentiary, in
which Institution he is to be confined for six
months His offense was stealing some rings
and jewelry from the dead body Of lady--a
victim of the late bridge disaster. In addition
to the term of Imprisonment imposed upon him,
the fellow has fine to pay, and until the money
is forthcoming, or until the courts interfere in
bis behalf, he stands committed
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

~ We notice by the last number of the
STANDARD that Mr. Charles H. Conrow has
sold his interest in that establishment We are
thepnblishing corps, but hope that his new av-
ocation, whatever it may be, will prove more
profitable than that of printing newspapers.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-06

BSg- A servant girl in New Ycrk robbed
her mistress of $500 and then disappeared
She was hunted up by the police, who found
that she had invested largerly in new clothes,
silks, Balmorals, champion skirts and jewelry.
$l66 was found in her room The girl con-
fessed the larceny, and pleaded in extenuation
that like Miss Flora McFemsey, she had moth
ing to wear, and had resorted to this measure
to recruit her wardrobe.