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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
MONMOUTH tSkfi HISTORICAL ASSN.
Snake Worship in Africa.

:, According to correspondent of the
Boston Post, now in Africa. the people
there have some curious ideas on relig.
ious questions:
{ The chief objects Of worship III Why.
dab, are snakes and large cottonwood
tree. There is snake house which
used to go often to see. The snakes
are Of the boa species. and are from Eve
to fifteen feet 10 length. You car almost
always see them crawling about the
streets. When the natives see them they
fall down and kiss HE earth. They are
perfectly harmless, as | have often seen
the natives take them up and carry them
back to the fetish house. 1t is not of
frequent to find ten on the mat along.
side Of you in the morning, as The hlls
are without doors. | had my lodging in
what was once an English fort, but is
now In ruin, and is fayorite resort of
the snakes. / never found one in nv
room, but one morning upon looking ia
the room adjoining mine. | found one al
most seven feet long. The penalty for
killing one is-for white pefson-the
price of sixty slaves, now $4,000. For a
native, he is shut up 10 bamboo house,
aud then the house is set on FIRE. The
poor fellow has the privilege Of getting
out If ne can, and run for the lagoon. d
distance of two miles, followed by the
mob, and if he reaches the water be is
free. But very few can ever avail them
selves of this water cnre.n Itma great
dodge with the fetish man, If he knows
that you are peculiarly averse to this
kind of god, to bring them near your
house and put them down knowing they
will enter. and he will be sent for to
come and take it away, for which he gets
few strings Of cowries."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
Y anH TRIPLES. q -

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Nothing but a pinl 1t lay there shi:
ming on one Of the broad iagstones Of
Broadway--silk robes swept over it and
hurrying feet passed it By. Nobody paid
the least attention to the new bright pin.
If it had been a tiny gold piece, or ring,
it would have been snapped up in half a
minute. bot nobody thought il worth while
to stay their progress for nothing but a
pin. At length, loweter, a well dressed
man happened to spy 1.-THE paused and
picked it up, brushed of the. dust care
July, and fastened it upon the lapel Of his
coat, and then went his way. the richer
by pinl
Nov, nUralizers, who read the book Of
human nature. can you forsee the future
OF the man who stops, in the whirl OF
Broadway, to pick up pin7 Can you
see him adding piff To pin, cent TO cent,
tribe to triHe, tia.il The fair structure Of
fortune rises from these almost invisi.
Bile foundations. The secret Of prosper
ity, which SO many men sigh for IN vain,
was in that mans possession. He had
found the recipe fof getting along in
| lifel There was nothing 10 the mere acl
of picking up pint was the habit Of
thrift and economy the determination to
pass nothing by that might one day be
dsefdI. What is wasted does nobody
any good" and we respect the man who
is wise enough to be an economist in small
things as well as in crest. 1.ss.s7
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

MALoNEs MIXTURE FOB 4 CoUGH OR
CoLD.-Take one teacup of faxseed,
soak it all night In the morning put in
a kettle tive quarts Of water. handful
ofsplit up liquorice root one quarter Of
a pound of raisins broke in half. Let
them boil till the strength is thoroughly
exhausted, thea add the Aaxseed, which
has been previously soaked. Let all boil
about half an hour more, watching and
stirring that the mixture may not burn.
Then strain, and add lemon. juice and
sugar to taste. Take any quantity, cold,
through the day, and half tumfler tall
warm at night. The above is an excel
lent recipe.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
ARRESTED FOR 4 MURDER CoNnlrrED THIRTY

ARRESTED FOR A MURDER COMMITTED THIRTY
YEARs AGo--The Martinsbarg Gazette states
that George Drake was arrested IN Allegheny
county. Nd. a few days ago, for murdeT OF
man named Athy, some thirty years ago.
Drake was arrested at the time of tie murder,
and true bill found against him by the Grand
Jury, but he managed to break Jail and make
good his eseape TO- some part Of the West
He will Be tried dariag the present month.
The widow Of Asby. who heard the dying con-
fession of her husband that Drake was the
person that inflicted the wound which caused
his death, is still living. Drake is, perhaps,
sixty years Of age.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

BE- The American Agriculturist con-
tains very good and suggestive picture,
entitled going to law" from which
quarrelseme people can derive valuable
lesson. 1t represents COW, with the
plaintiff pulling ferociously at the horns,
and the defendant tugging just as hard
the other way, by the beasts tail, while
a sleek looking lawyer seated on pile OF
law books, is milking the well filed bag.
That's abont the fate of the majority of
those who go to law. The parties to- the
suit wrangle and fight, and the lawyers
get the cream.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
The Little Boy with Straw Hat

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A crippled beggar in a large city was
striving to pick up some old clothes that
had been thrown him from window,
when crowd Of rude boys gathered
about him, mimicking his awkward move
ments, and hooting at his heltilesshess
and rags. Presently another noble little
fellow came up. and pushing through the
crowd. helped the poor crippled man to
pick up his gifts and fasten them in a
bundle. Then slipping piece Of silver
into his hand, he was running away. when
voice far up above him said, Little
boy with straw hat, look up"
He did SO, and lady leaning from an
upper window said earnestly, "Gcd bless
you, my little fellow. God will bless
you for that" That lady was the wife
of man SO distinguished among the
great men of this world, that every one
of those boys would have been proud to
obtain her appreciation; and when she
wrote down his name as one she wished
to remember, he felt more than paid for
all he had done.
AS he walked along he thought how
glad he had made his own heart by doing
good. He thought of the poor laeggar's
grateful look and then of the lady's
smile and words Of approval; and last
and better than all, he could almost hear
his Heavenly Father whispering, +" Bless
ed are the merciful, for they shall obtain
mercy Little reader, when you have
an opportunity to do good. and feel temp
fed to neglect it. remember The little
boy With the straw hat" a @
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

DIAMONDS. Mr.. Amunn arrived in
London lately, by the Bombay mail; hav-
ing for sale considerable parcel Of dia.
monds, some Of them quite extraordinary
for size and Importance. He had disposed
of few, the price ranging from $1,000
to G15,000. An uncus brillisnt Of unus.
ual magnitude be has refused to part with
for 100000 francs. and stands out for
100000, which. if he can't get in Paris
he carries the gem to Amsterdam or St.
Petersburg. The " diggings" in Luck
now, and some other hidden localities
during the maitlsys were not uRProduc
tive. 7 @ As f4
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

To REMOVE CMSEERs IN SfovEs.-
Persons troubled with "clinkers" adher-
ing to the lining Of their stoves or fur.
inaces may be interested in knowing that
by placing a few oyster shells into the
CRATE, while the fire is ignited, the clink.
ers will become lo0sened so as to be read
lily removed without the danger Of break
ing the lining. We have tried this rem
edy /; and while the clientele action is
involved in mystery, it accomplished the
result to our satisfaction. Who Will
explain the theory of The action Of the
gas emitted from the decomposition Of the
shells upon the clinkers.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09


ngl Economy is not the mean pen.
ny.wise, pound foolish" policy which
many suppose it to be it is the art OF
calculation joined to the habit of order.
and the power of proportioaing our wish.
es to the means OF gratifying them. The
little pilfcring temper Of wife is DIES.
picable and odioas to every man of sense ;
but thore is a judicious, graceful ecopo-
my, which has no connection with an
avaricious temper, and which, as it de.
ponds upon the understanding, can be
expected from cultivated minds. Wo-
men who have been we'll educated, far
from despising domestic duties, will hold
them in high respect. because they will
see that the whole happiness Of life is
made up of the happiness Of each par.
ticnIar day and hour, and that much of
the enjoyment OK these must depend upon
the punctual practice Of virtues which
are more valuable than splendid Maria
EdgeUosth. IS fTsN
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

RGs~ a rather eurions phenomenon has been
observed in Worcester. Mass. An Artesian
well has been sunk to- che depth of one hun
dFe9 and twenty.three feet. Several veins
Of water have been struck but not sufficient
to raise the water to the surface. Lately the
water i'm the well has been observed to rise
and fall at nearly uuiformpperiods; the fihctna-
ton continuing from day to day. AT the
highest the water rises one hundred and eigh-
teen FEET OF within q few feet Of the surface,
and falls toaone hundred and six and half
feet. No satisfactory explanation for this
phenomenon has as yet been obtained
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

BsE Blondin has decided to amnse the Que,
becers the coming season. After inspecting
several localities. he has fixed on position
close to- Montmorenci Falls, from point to
point. immediately below the cataract He
says the span he intends to walk is .400 feet
long. being 200 longer than the span he walk
ed at Niagara Falls The Falls Of Montmo-
reaci are nearly $50 feet high. being 100 feet
higher than the Fails Of Niagara. He has
fixed upon the middle of July as the period Of
its occurrence, at which time the fame Of Nj
agara will be eclipsed.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
The Farmers Winter Evening.

While Boreas blows with rudest breath,
And piles with srow the travellers way,
There gathers round the farmers hearth
happy group at close of day;
The father sits with cheerful face,
And from the paper reads the news;
The mother takes her wonted place, s
And while she listens, knits or sews.
The children, on whose rudy cheeks
The glow of health and beauty lies,
Pursue at viii their playfal freaks;
And joy lights up their happy eyes,
As er their nuts AND apples they
Tell stories, or at riddles guess;
The parents view their sport, and pray
That God their coming years may bless.
Contentment reigns within that home,
Though wiitry winds may rage about;
Let wealth, to those who wish it, come;
But these have all they wish without.
They would not give their cheerful hearth
For all the ease the wealthy find;
They wish no better joy on earth,
When round their fireside they are joined.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

A Law EvGDEB-It is stated thar
many years ago, one of the Southern
States regarding the clock peddling ;raf.
lie within her limits as great evil. ex.
acted tax so enormous on every clock
that sffoufG thereafter be sold within her
hints, as to amount To- virtual prohib.
ZION. Yankee ingenuity, however, was
equal to the emergency. and the enact
mems was eyased b. leasing the clocks
for ninety.Bine years.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

TYING HoRsEs Barrow, in his visit
to Iceland, mentions a curious, but efIec.
tual plan in practice amens the Iceland
ers for tying horses. which is believed to
be peculiar to the island. They tie the
head OF one horse to the tail Of the foF.
mer. Under these circumstances, il the
animals are disposed to move it viii only
be possible in circle, and even then
there mast be an agreement to turn sheiF
heads the same way. ~
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

One Mr.. Knott with Mr.. Shott,
Into some quarrel gotT
TIE cause what? No matter what:
Their anger waxed hot.
Then Mr.. Knott called Mr. Shott
Hard names-no matter what
And Mr.. Shot Tepliel to Knott,
In terms no matter what.
Wrote Mr.. Kn t. st a ghtway to Shot,
And Shott replied to Knott,
Wrote Mr. Knott again to Shott,
And Shott wrete back to Knott.
So Mr.. Knott from Mr. Shott
The deadly challenge got;
And Mr.. Knott sent back to Shott
That he declined it not.
Now Mr.. Knott and Mr. Shott
Their tried revolvers got,
The friends of Shot, the friends of Knott
All went into the lot.
Big Mr.. Knott big Mr.. Shott,
Three glorious rounds there fought;
One Mr.. Knott he got the shot,
And Shot he got it not.
As Mr.. Knott had missed his shot,
And Shot had missed his not,
So Knott was shot and Shott was not,
And Shott the glory got.
IoRAL-Tis better to be Shott than not.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

B1- The North China Herald, pub
lished at Shanghai, says that, of the
many beautiful productions OF art in
which Japan aboupds, none has excited
greater or more deserved admiration than
a complete suit Of armor, purchased on
his late visit to that country by his Ex-
cellency Mr.. Ward U. S. Minister to
China. This curious and magnificent
suit is of mixed chain and lacquered cop
per plate aud although evidently of
great Antiquity, is yet in complete
state of preservation. The helmet is of
polished steel, engraved and richly in
laid with gold. Upon the summit is an
aperature Of the insertion of small staff
with q japanese flag. The mask aud
gorget are Of fine elastic plates Of steel.
The armlets, anklets, and gauntlets, are
likewise OF steel, with concentric hoops
in front for the purpose of entangling
and breaking a sword or lance. The
cuirass or body armor, is of copper, GOV.
cred and ornamented beautifully with
silk. The designs and chasing are Of
the most exquisite workmanship and the
entire panoply has been pronounced by
those familiar with the armories at Nal.
ia and the Tower Of London the NEST
perfect and antique specimen extant. 1t
is said to have belonged 10 the grand
father Of the present Emperor Of Japan,
and therefore invested with an historical
as we'll rs artistic interest. Accempan
ing the aralor arb two handsome Japaa-
ese swords, and a pair Of heavy silver
stirrups, inlaid with gold. It's said that
it is the intention OF bis Excellcney to
present it to the Historical Society Of
Georgia., his native State. 1t is the only
suit Of armor ever obtained from Japan.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
She Died i'm Beauty.

She died in beauty, like rose
Dropped in its parent stem;
She died in beauty, like a pearl
Lost from some diadem.
She died in beauty, like lay
Along a moonlit lake;
She died in beauty, like the song
OF birds amid the brake.
She died in beauty, like the dew
On flowers dissolved away;
She died in beauty, like star
Lost on the brow Of day.
She lives in glory, like nights gem'
Set round the silver moon.
She. lives in glory, like the sun
Amid the blue of June.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

A PATRIOTIC SoUTHERNER.-Speaking
about the cry Of disuaion, and the aching
tendency Of some people to kick up q
lrnuss generally, the Nashville "Patriotn
remafss:sfhe ppion Of the States is a,
thing not to be triaed With, and those:
who advocate its dissolution ought to.
have tier heads broken, or their necks,.
it doesn't matter which. AZ
What! Bust this glorious country uba
sl Accused be thy toAghel i5ft 80
Her stars aud stripes shall float the skies
/ hong after you are hungr'
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
Fairies in Winter.
BY HAYNES AYLEY.

BY HAYNES AfLEf.
O! where do fairies hide their heads,
When snow lies on the hills
When frost has spoiled their messy bed,
And crystalized their rills 2
Beneath the moon they cannot trip
In circle DER the plain;
And draughts of dew they cannot sip
Til green leaves come again.
Perhaps in small blue diving bells
They plunge beueath the waves,
Inhabiling the wreathed shells
That lie in coral caves.
Perhaps in red VesuviuS
CarouSals they maintain,
And cheer their little spirits thas
Till green leaves come again.
When they return there will be mhth
And music in the air,
Aud fairy wings upon the earth,
Aud mischief everywhere.
The maids, to keep the elves aloof,
VIII bar the door in vain;
No keyhole VIII be fliry-pHoof
When green leaves come again.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
6veraeihg the Matter:

Awell known Methodist " ko was traY.
cling on horseback through the State Of
Massachusetts, stopped ohee oh d sultry
summers day at cottage BY the road.
side. and requested soihe fefresbment for
himself and BEST. TRis Was readily
granted BY TIE Worthy New England
dame. The parson disnounted, and hay.
Ing seen his horse we'll cared for, entered
the cottage and partook of the refresh.
ment which was theerfully placed before
him. For some time past there had been
no ram, and the cvuntry seemed literally
parehed up. The minister entered into
conversation with the old lady, and re.
marked upon the dryhess Of the season.
"Yes, she replied, unless we have
some rain soon, ali my beets, cucumbers.
and cabbages will be good for nothing;
and | think all fhe ministers ought To-
pray for rain"
The worthy divine informed her tlaE
he was minister, and that he should be
happy to comply with her wish. He &C.
cordlagly knelt down and prayed fervents
~ that the gates of heaven might be open.
ed-that showers might descend and re-
fresh the EARTH He then arose from his
knees and having thanked his hostess,
babe her good day, mounted his horse
and departed. But he had not been gone
more than an hour when the clouds began
to gather, and tremendous shower of
rain and hail descended, aud with such
ioree as to wash the contents of the old
ladys garden clear out OF the ground.
There, said she, that's always the
way with those Methodists; they never
undertake to do anything unless they
over do-it." 5... -
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
!. Reversing the Figures.

Maria, just at twenty, swore e
That 30 MAJ less than six feet four
Should be her chosen one.
At thirty she is glad to fix
A spouse exactly four feet six,
As better far than none.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

BA.' WE'LL said an oidlady, throwing
down the newspaper in disgust, Z" dc,
think they ought to make Mr.. Sherman
Speaker, without any more talk. If these
fellows only knew what heap Of good
his lozengers had done, it wonld move
their bowels of compassion"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

CgrR- 4 country school master begun
one morning the duties of the day with,
prayer, as. usual; but after prayer, he
went up and asked little boy why he
didn't shut his eyes during prayer, when
the boy sharply responded 1--WE are in.
structed in the bible to watch as well as
pray" s. ...,5..
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

H9 The best definition we ever heard
OF bearing false witness against your
neighbor," was given BY little girl i'm
school. She said it was when nobody
did nothing, and somebody went and told
of it, %
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

BsA- An old farmer whose SON had
died, was visited by neighbor, Who be.
gan to condole with him on his loss. "IfY
loss r. said the farmer-"Mo such thing:
it's hisown loss-he was of ager'
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

HJr A popular writer speaking of the
proposed oceanic telegraph, wonders
whether the news transmitted through
salt water would be fresh. s4
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

IA "A man recently got married in
Kentucky one day and hang himself the
next. No doubt he wanted to try all
varieties of nooses, to- see which. he
liked best.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

nea- A true friend unbosomes freely ;
advises justly !; assists readily adven-
lures boldly /; takes all patiently ; de-
tends courageoasly |; and continues q
friend. unchangeabiy. ~
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

rs A writer in giving directions for
keeping eggs fresh. says" Law them
with the small end down" He does not
specify whether this airegtion is for tbs
hen or housewife.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

sA- Why is a youhg lady just frons
Doarding school like building commit.
tee? Because she is ready to receive
proposals. &sll SO E
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

nsA- It is an old proverb that " boys
will be boys" What pity 'tisnt equal.
u true that men will be men.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

nT1f Eve pounds oftopper will make
COW bell. how much will it take to make
a cow heller?
About az ounce-in the shape of a
bullet.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09

B1- Contempt will sooner kill an in.
jury than revenge.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-09
A Fatal Duel.

SCENE IN KENTUCKY,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-09-12
An E1-Preslaent in Retirement.

A Washington letter-writer says that the
Villa Margarete, the summer residence Of ex-
President Tyler, is located on the suburbs Of
Hampton village, only three miles from Old
Point Comfort, where he keeps open house,
and entertains great deal Of company. Mr.
Tyler spends much of his time at the " Hygeia,
and enters heartily into all the amusements
which come up. Time seems to have made
no impression on him for, although now
seventy years Of age, be looks younger and
more robust than when occupying the Pres
idential chair His wife looks quite as young
as when she stood the bride at the White
House fifteen years ago. She is the mother
Of seven children, the youngest a girl but
eight weeks old, and her own appearance is
that of a girl in her Teens. Last year the old
gentleman Dragged Of his wheat crop as being
the finest on James River; now his theme is
the youngest feature in his family, the cherub
face Of his infant daughter-the Pearl
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