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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

BA A lady refused her lovers request
that she would give him her portrait
All it matters not" he replied, " when
blest with the original who cares for the
copy ?" The lady, both ignorant and in
dignant retorted: II don't think myself
more original than anybody else.''
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

BA A rather dressy man abont town
returned a pair of trowsers to his tailor,
last week, because they were too small
for his legs. But you told me to make
them as tight as your skin," said the tai
Tor. True" said he, for | can sit down
in my skin, but I'll be split if l can in
the breaches" The tailor caved in, and
owned that he wa sewed up.'
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

H- " Doctor" said Frederick Rev.
nolds, the dramatist, to DR.. Baillie, the
celebrated physician, "don't you think
that | write too much for my nervous
system ?" mo, / DON'T" said Baillie.
" butt think you write too much for your
reputation.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18
Remittance.

A worthy Clergyman Of Dumfries, well
known for his indfatigable assiduity in
visiting the membfs of his congregation,
was, on a certain occasion, summoned to
the bedside Of ondof his female commu-
n%icants, who had ieen pronounced by the
medical ATTENDANTS in the most danger
urs stage of a peilous fever. The rev
erend gentleman, accordingly, in the dis
charge of his spiritual functions, took oc-
casion to- remind Jenny Of the various
natural failings which he knew apper
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

A "ToUGH'' subscriber to a country pa
paper was struck from its mal list be-
cause he wouldn't pay up. The delin-
quents wife insisted wrathfully, that she,
knew what was newspaper law-that she
did-the proprietor was obliged to send
the paper until "all arrearages were
.paid.p
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

CosTLY.-The Wa just terminated is
estimated to have cost 100000 lives and
$500, 100000 in money. expended by the
Governments, beside the destruction of
private property and the waste Of life
from sickness. A pretty formidable bill
to run up in three months.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

ne- There is a TurEfsd law that a
man., for every falsehood that he utters,
shall have a red mark set upon his house.
If such a law were in force in the United
States, we fear that some people who
build nice houses might have their paint
ing done with no expense, except their
character.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

The LOST SHEEP.-A preacher of the
Methodist Church was travelling in one
of the back settlements, and stopped at
a cabin where an old lady received him
very kindly. After setting provisions
before him, she began to question him:
Stranger, whore mought you be
from ?"
MADAM, I reside in Shelby county,
Kentucky"
Wall, stranger, hope no ~offense, but
what mought you be dom way up here 2"
-" Madam, | am searching for the lost
sheep of the house of Israeli"
John, John !" shouted the old lady,
come right here this mint; here's a
stranger all the way from Shelby county,
Kentucky, a huntin' stock, and I'll Just
bet my life that that tangled haired old
ram that's been in our lot the last week
is one of his'n y
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

nsA If you wish to increase the size
and prominence Of your eyes, just keep
account Of the money you spend foolishly,
and add it up at the end Of the year.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

Ea A letter was lately received at
the Chicago post Office. directed TO an
Honest man." The chief clerk sent it to
the dead letter department with the can
did confession that the man did not live
IN Chicago.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

The REASON WHY.-A colored profess
sor of pumpology says that "a woman
is q female, darfore she has more appro'
baton dan a man."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

s1~ "Where shall I put this paper so
as to be sure of seeing it tomorrow ?'
inquired Mary Jane of her brother
Charles. On the looking glass" was
the prompt reply.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

NATURAL DEsIRE.-'. This world is all
a heeting SHOW said q priest to a cul.
prit on the gallows. YES" was the
prompt reply, . but if you have no objec.
ton, I'd rather see the show a little
longer.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

for several days, he again wended his
way to her abode, in expectation of Rnd
ing her stiff and stark" when. as he en-
tered the street, whtre she resided, he
was thunderstrack a hearing Jenny's
voice pitched in alto, and loudly engaged
in a by no means mebdious fugue with
two or three n~eighbors. On the appear
ance of her pastor, however, she retreat.
ed in some confusion into her habitation,
wither she was followed By our astonish-
ed and displeased friend. ooh, Jenny,
Jenny. Jenny" remarked he, lis this your
repentance? Is this the way you keep
the promise ye made me when | last Wis
tied your" "Hoot, sir" replied Jenny,
nudging him coaxingly on the arm, hoo,
sir, wha shud heed gla4 body says it
the heat O. a fever??'
We greatly fear that Jenny's fit Of
temporary repentance and subsequent re-
lapse to the worldly f~railties is but too
common an occurrence.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

vs. We cannot escape the evils 0
life by shrinking from its duties.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

Kate sat in her seat looking fine as a fiddle
A machine sat before going diadle, diddle, diddle
It's Q wag of Hates foot sets the thb4g all q dying-
Couldn't tell how it seaced, if 'twould save me from
diving.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

I looked at the diddler and then at. fair Kate,
And | thought she was lucky ia coming. SO late;
When the work ofthe household is done by machines
And the girls shine as brightly as fresh-caught sar
dimes.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-18

Not so in old times, few machines We're used then
To abate the hard labor of women or mem;
No machinery invented to req or to NOW;
And no diddling contriyance4 10 help the girls sew.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
JOHN S. DAVIS,

T ATE of the firm of Crowley & Davis, de-
II signs prosecuting the Planning business,
ut the old stand, on Sugar Run. Thankful
for theliberal bestowali of patronage hereto
fore, he Will endeayor to nerit, lis continu-
ance by promptneSs and neatness. l6-u
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
TO TEACHERS

TlHE' Beard Of School Examiners for Megis
l. county will meet on the first Saturday OF
each month, at the Court House, in Pom.
roy, for the Examination OF Teachers.
Examination 10 commence at 10 o'clcc
a. NJ. and continue Till ~ o'clOck P. M.
gJNo Teacher need apply at such exami-
nation who has a certificate valid for three
months from the date of said application.
BY order Of the Board; f-gr ~
3S-t5e+ w. H. LASLEY. Clerk.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22

NATIONAL DispEksARy FOR PRIyATE DISEASES, estab-
lisIed January LIST, 1850. FIVE THOUSAND DOL
AIRS FORFEIT. Three Eminent Physicians in con
slant attendance.
The faculty of the institution, consisting of
PROF. EGBERT JACKSON.
Member Of the Royal College of Surgeons, London.
DIR. ROBERT HERBERT, r-
Isie of phil member of the Society Of Friends and
NJ. EUGENE VELPEAU.
Late of the London and Paris Hospitals;
Guarantee under Penalt! of $5000, complete
cure of every Sexual Disease, however aggravated
Ia n,, rl,pi unH
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
SslNte Aoetrp.
AuTuMM.


- AUTUMN
hrafby leafths roses fall,
-. =, Drop by drop the springs run dry;
One by one, beyond recall,
. '.l Summer beauties fade and die:
u ~ hut The roses bloom again, t
. ID ~. And the springs will gush anew, -
lii the pleasant April rain,
And IN summer, sun and dew.
:, ap 0 md 9r.3 Is ey ~ a
.,.l 9ei So Inv the hours Of .deepest gloom, ,I,
,..l, When the springs of gladness fail,
~ And the roses in the bloom
i'4i lIroop like lhaidans wan and pale,
NANt 1.-Two shall Had some ohOpe that tics, '
.., Like n silent gem apart, ,......,,
Hi,idrnfnr from careless eyes,
In Vie garden OF the heart.
rt&srNy a'a ~ aNa Gt..I ..Ig grG =
,,,.,,r. y ,, Some sweet hope to gladness we'd,
That Will spripg afresh and new, .r
Wh.n sricfs winter shnil have ned,
Giving place to rain and dew e.,
Some sweet hope that breathes OF spring
.s. Through the weary, weary time,
Budding ior its blo,soning,
= La the spirits golden Cline ''''
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.

The free admissions of all Matte ms, we'll as the
verdict of the leading Hospitals the Old wel as
the New World, stamp this pawerful remedial Agent
to suffering man. Its preventive qualities are more
than elous, through the external orces of the
skin, invisible to the naked eye, reaches the seat OF
ths internal disease; andin al external affections its
and healing virtues surpass any
thing else ON record, and is Natures great ally.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
HOW ARD ASSOCIA'N
PHILADELPHIA
A Benevolent Institution established by spe-
cal Endowment for the Relief OF the
Sick and Distressed. afflicted .
with Viruent and Epi. -. {.


Sick and Distressed, afflicted ...
with Virulent and Epi- - 81
oil ~ . demc Diseases. a., ..-...rs. Sd
THE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the
awful destruction of human life, caused BY Sex
ual diseases, aud the decepions practced upon the
unfortunate victims of such diseases by Quacks.
several years ago directed their Consulting Surgeon,
as a CHARITABLE ACT worthy Of their name, TO
open Dispensary for the treatment Of this class Of
Diseases, in all their FORMS and to give MEDICAL
description of their condition. age occupation habits
Of life, &C. and IN cases OF extreme poverty, to
FURNISH MEDICINES FREE OF CHANGE 1t is
needless TO add that the Association commands tho
highest Medical skill of the age and will furnish the
most approved modern treatment.
The Directors of the Association, In their Annual
Report upon the treatment of Sexual Diseases, for the
year ending January lst, 1858, express the highest
satisfaction with the which has attended the
labors of the Consulting Surgeon IN the cure of Spcr
matorrh9a, Sc eninal Weakness, Impotence, GOnOr.
rhea, Gleet Syphilis, the vice or Onanism or Self
abuse, &C., and order continuance OF the same plan
for the ensuing year. li.Il - H-,.s
The Directors, review of the past, feel assured
that their labors in this sphere Of benevolent effort
have been of great benefit to the afflicted, especially
to the young, and they have resolved to devote them
selves, with renewed zeal this very important and
much despiscd cause. -. ....l........ dos ...
An admirable Report on Spcrinatorrhea, Sem
inal Weakness, the vice Of Upunism, Masturbation,
l-abusa and other diseases of the sexual organs
by the Consulting Surgeon, will be sent by mail (n
sealed envciope), FREE OF CHARGE, on receipt
of TWO STAMP PS for postage. Other Reports and
Tracts of the nature and treatment ofseNual diseases
diet &C., are constantly being published for gratuit
ous distribution, and will be sent TO the afflicted
Some Of the rcmidies and methods Of treatment
discovered during the last year, are ofgreat value
Address, for Report or treatment, DR.. ~ hlLLlN
HouGHTON. Acting Surgeon, Howard Associa
ton, No. = South Ninth Street, PhiladeIphia, Pa.
~ By order of the Directors. '.. N..
....-... EZRA d. HEARTWELL. President
GEo FAlRCHiLD Secreary 3s-"-t-novl5
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
A.G. CROWLEY & co.,

-XkT ILL hereafter carry on the Carpenter
wv and Joiner Business Doors, Sash,
Blinds, &C., executed to order. From long
experience in business. we feel confident OF
giving perfect satisfaction in all orders entrus-
ted to our care. For past patronage our thanks
are due the public, and we respectfully ask a
oftheir favors. The mill is o few
doors above Murlock B. Williams, Flopring
mill. l6-ta
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22

ERysIPELAs AND SALT RHEUM
o,mnos III. ,,ost co,mo, and virulent disorders
, ~ ;nnt 20 tbese ib,. ontment ia
na,ii H. i.wodns onerandi,, is first
!, a Heat, t% vannm and then connIete the cure
W e'A"'s" .S 'e ss.. 80 -, ~, cnns Y;
BAD LEGS, OLD soRES, AND oLoEhS.
Cases of many years standing that have. pertina-
cosy refused to yield to any other remedy or treat
ment, have invariable succumbed TO n few applica-
tions of this powerful urguent. IL
ERuPTIoEs ON THE SKIN,
... -. 49,, ,.,o, os t,,, ,hInod or ehrop;c
Arising ron Dad stas OF 1ne S
NV ;b restorative action of his
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
without Mercury.

GAnorrhcu, Syphilis, ,Srlf-abuse, Impotence, Whites
Fiuor Abus, elect, Structure. Skin Diseases, Ve-
nereal Warts, Diseases of the BLADDER nhd Kidneys,
Female Irregularities BarrcnneSs, Liver Complaint,
Ema aciation, Premature Decay, the Pains of Age,
General Debility, change of Life, etc, receive especial
attention.
TREATMENT ESTtRELy NEW and always successful;
cure rapid and thorough; and references of eminent
Physicians and Surgeons both in this country and
Europe. d ...
The DISPENSARY CIRCULAR. forwarded gratis
by mail 10 any address contains invaluable advice
TO young men. young ladies contemplating matri-
,,I,n rinl
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
The HfedicnI Protector.

hook Of $50 pages, contains the substance of all
that is known in relation 10 secret discusses etc., To-
enthcr with the experience of tho faculty of the MS
pensnry acquired in the treatment of more than
&C. LOO eases. Price 25 cents.
IR. JAUKsoN's FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS, invaluable
in female Irregularities. hut not advisable 10 he used
during pregnancy, lest they should the hope Of
offspring. Used in the Doctors private practice for
30 ears. Prico$l forwnrd"dby mail. .f. 500.
lIR. JtrKsoh's j'ERrErrAL PREyESTlrE, ia the only
article in the world that without ihconv nveniencc or
dangrr will infallby prevent conception. Thous-
ns of married ladies too feeble to hear children ex-
cept ut the hazard of life have had reason to bn
thankful for this invention. II resembles II" other
preventive in Use aud is superior To all. Forwarded
by mail To any address.
NJ. VELPE,r's BEACTlrYtSG POWDER, promotes the
health of the skin, whlr it imparls to the complexion
an exquisite bloom aud transparency, whics may be
prolonged by it use to the latest period of life. AS
keeps the skin soft and elastic aud nvgorptes the
circulation, it eBecually prevents the formation of
wrinkles, bOtches reekrs. pimplcs, wens, etc. etc.
Price 81 per box, sent b! mail
Every letter must contain stamp to be used for re-
ply. Address, Drs. Jackson Herbert e. Co., or sim
ply p. 0. Box 1919. Cincinnati. Ohio. ONCE, North
West Corner Sycamore and Fourth Streets.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22

A CARD.
To the Citizens Of Pomeroy and Meigs County:
Ihave opened all establishment of the above I'm
perfect description. think you need II, and know
can buy and sell as favorably ohers, doing excu
syely a cash business. Will you give me. sufficient
patronage to enable me to continue. l promise to
satisfy you as to my ability to sell cheap.
2.7-E " DUTiENHAPER
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22

EgA Frenchman has written to say
that he had invented remedy for the 2
,hake. which will allevi 8 all pain 4,h-
with.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22

wA man went to judge to be quail
fled for an office. Said he. "Hold up
your hand. I'll swear you, but all creation
couldn't qualify you.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22

GN-A Frenchman, who had promised
to establish school, hearing that high
school would be more respectfully patron
ized, took room in the garret Of four
story house.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22

EFJo. Cose having had the question
propounded TO him whether he believed
in "orignal sin, replied that, so far from
it, he had found sin TO be the least origi-
nal thing in all the world. E
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22

Rg-An Irishman tells Of fight in
which there was but one whole nose left
in the crowd, "and that belonged to the
tay kettle"
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-11-22
GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS!!!
THE ORIGINAL GIFT BOOK STORE.
d. w. EVANS & co,

The efollowing Is partial list Of property which
Will be given to the purchasers Of books ut the tim
Of sale:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-07
Volunteer system in England.

A London correspondent of n New York
journal says that the volunteer movement is
going on with incessant activity in England,
nearly every parish in the Kingdom having
either company, a regiment, or a battalion
These preparations are in view of the posi-
bility of a French Invasion. Much is expect
ed also of /" Reserve Force of Royal Naval
Volunteers - provided for by q late act of Par
lament. They are 10 have SO year when off
duty, with full pay besides this compensation
when fuIly employed; TO have full liberty TO
20 on any merchant ship for voyages not over
six months 10 go through twenty eight days
drill during the year, with full pay, and to be
liable to serve for five years in ship-cf-war
when called upon. They must be British sub
jects, free from iutirmity, and must have sery-
ed five years at sea in some capacity, either in
the merchant or naval service. They are TO
have the same privileges of prize money and
pensions rs all regularly enlisted men Of wars
men and land troops. 1t is expected, as the
result of this measure TO have an enrolled
naval force of one or two hundred thousand
mi
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-07
Volunteer Uniforms,

We are happy to publish the following COM
mendation of the excellent views of IAN Of
ncer of the Army in Mondays paper, from
one of our most respected and intelligent citi-
Gems. We beg attention to his sugges tons to
the clothiers of Richmond.
IAN old volunteer, who experienced for years
the d.scomiorts of wear a heavy cap, made of
harness leather, stiff stock of the same mate. ial.
and tig fitting coat and pants, is much pleased
to see the sensible suggestions of An officer of
the Army, published IN The Dispatch and by way
OF puttin4 them into practical operation, the VIII
ter would suggest that the cothIers who have their
garments made III this city State, shou prepare
by way of specimens. some suits OF clothes fash
lcned accordins 10 the recommendation of the ar
my officer, SO that tina new volunteer compa n es
may adopt them If they please. Excellent cloth
for the purpose either Owed unds ed, can be OBJ
tanned at the wOoilsn ills in our Blue Ride reg ion
anu the domestic manufacturer should have q de-
cldad preference. Let the spindles, looms and sew
lng machines so to work volunteers Glothing.''
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-07
The euiS1ofnro

In both Houses of the Legislature, yester-
day, a communication was received from the
Governor, enclosing a letter in reply to one OF
his to Governor CHASE, of Ohio. The Execu-
tive Of Ohio says that State will observe her
obligations to the Union, but will not consent
to +" the invasion of her territory by AIMED
bodies from other States, even for the purpose
of pursuing and arres,ing fugitives from JUS
tice." In the House OF Delegates, a petition
was presented from Warren county, praying
for the removal or enslaviEg of the free ne
groes now in the State. Among the resolu-
tons of inquiry offered in the same body. was
one into the expediency of restricting peddIing
by high licenses, and permitting none but cit.
zens Of five years residence in the State to
engage in it; another, inquiring into the expe-
diency OF repeating the banking acts passed in
'5e, and another concerning the repeal OF the
law requiring merchants before getting H.
cense to take oath not TO trade with negroes,
were adopted.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-07

No THE LEGISLATORS OF VIRGINIA will have
many matters If Importance TO consider. and it is
TO be hoped they will act wisely and well for the in
teress OF the whole South, and especially SO for
camille. manufacturing and mechanical interests
for on these depend in a great measure the indie
pendenee of the South. She has within her all the
elements of indie rendence and it is only necessary
tn enact snch laws as will aid and sustain her IN
their dove opment in order to free her from those
Of the North, whom we have fawnad, fed and nour-
ished, and who now, adder Ike, n return endeayor
Viz mia and he sonth. thew Should not fasset =
duty they owe themselves. famiiies and friencs
and durine their stay in Richmond they shou d not
tall to vislt the Photograph and Fine Art Gallery
of g. w. MINNIS, 2l7 Main street, and secure one
Of the many beautiful STYLES of ikenesses which he
is now prepared to execute. No memento can be
more acceptable to those who call US parent hus
band wife. child brotheror friend, than a we'll ex-
ecuted and unfnding likeness Of ourselves.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-07

The CentrevilIe MD Times says that a
large fire occurred on Thursday night at Wye
Neck, by which the granary, exc, of James
brown. Esq, was totally destroyed, and over
six hundred bushels OF wheat lost.
The United States Consul at Laguayra. A.
J. Smith, has lost his three eldest children. a
son and two daughters, with yellow fever: ali
died within few days OF each other.
Mr.. SOLOMON BRILL of Prince William. has
been exonerated by the formal judgment of his
neignbors, in public meeting OF all suspicion
OF disloyaity to Virginia Institutions
Accounts from Venezuela report the elec
ton of lamas as President The election
was quietly conducted. The Revoiutionists
Were defeated.
Inc Columbia Typographical Society. al
washington have presented 10 their TreasI,-
rule. '.'.
The Mississippi Legislature has taken fa.
soraoie action Tor the organization of Iha mil
IaIy OF the State, and putting IL on an active
Reports from seventy EIGHT Louisiana p,an
iaiIons show deficit of 1900 hogsheads OF
DIR. w s. Webb, formerly of Kentucky
committed suicide In Richmond. Texas ON H.
2ist ult. A''S' oa 'iic
VIM. Graves Copeland was accidentally,
sn9. and kiiied ey VIM. Evington, a police oi.
heer, Ia New Orleans, a few days ago ~
John Simmons. sentenced to be hangaa Ia
brunswick county, North Carolina. has been
pardoned. ''- p3en