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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
a Chapter on Human Affairs


A correspondent Of the Blair County
wing, furnishes that paper with the fol
lowing incident, of which he was an
eye witness. It occurred a few weeks
ago, on the line Of great internal i'm.
provements in that State.
At the point on this side of the noun
tain whereseccurred the transhipment 81
passengers from the West, was moored .
canai boat, waiting tie arrival Of the
tram, before starting on their way thro'
to the East. The Captain of the Boat
"a tall and sunbrowned, rough. and
sometimes profane man-stood on his
craft, experimenting the labors Of bis
men, when the cars came in, and a dozen
minutes after party of half a dozen
gentlemen came along, and deliberately
walked up to the captain, and thus adj.
dressed HIM:
Sir, we wish to go east, but our fur
Their progress today depends upon yon
In the cars We have just left, there Is !
SICK man whose presence is disagreeable
We have been appointed committee by
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
A Brahmin's Account Of His Coun-

4tg = ~ 7.
Rev. Mr.. Gangoofy converted Brah-
min, now travelling 10 this country, de-
livered a lectere in New Bedford, few
nights since, on the manners and customs
of his country.
He said the Hindoes were divided in.
to thirty-four castles, of which the Brah
min req ched the highest, and the banker
goldsmith, and shoemaker were among
the lowest. The blacksmith is of high
caste, because of his usefulness. If q
Brahmin eats animal food, he loses his
caste, which he can never regain. The
subject of birth was next treated. The
birth of male child was always made
the occasion of great rejoicing, while
the birth of female child was hardly
noticed. The mother Of Eve or six girls
was always the subject Of scorn and de-
rision and never went into society
There were but three eastes in India
that could not read or write. The strict.
ost attention is given to the education oil
boys in India, while girls never go to
school. The discipline in Brahmin life
in some instances was grand. A Brah,
min rises as early as FIVE o'clock. walks
out aud gathers flowers, and battles
before he sun rises. IF the sun sees one
of this class in bed, the fourteen genera,
tions of his ancestors will be punished in
eternity. Women must battle every
morning before they ONTO the kitchen;
if they do not people will not eat their
cooking. Brahmins must kerp silence
while at. the table; if they speak while
eating, they are obliged to go without
lood the entire day.
/. The marriage system was next consii
cred. Hindoos do not know, strictly,
what marriages are. Neither the bows
nor the girls have anything to do with
this matter. Parents make all matches,
and the parties have no idea with whom
they are to unite their destinies. until
they arrive at the altar The mirriagvsl
BILE age OF girls is fraaa seven to ten; and
that Of boys, from thirteen to twenty eve.
A girl thirteenssyears of age, unmarried,
is considered an old maid past all re-.
DENTON.
In regard to the burial ceremonies of
the dead in India, many things have
been said and written by travellers that
were untrue. The burning of the bodies
OF widows upon the funeral pile of the
husband. was explained and accounted
for by the fact that, when a woman be
comes a widow, she must always remain
IN that situation, and they were never
thought Anything of, or treated respect
fully, and many of them, in view of these
facts, preferred death. This custom has,
says the speaker, been recently abolished
by the British Government.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
Terrible Conflict with a Snake.

1t was. only week or two since thai
we announced the arrival at Salem, from
Africa, Of a monster bon constructor, in
seize one Of the largest ever brought
to this country. It's length in its quiet
state was full thirty feet, with capabili
ty of extension, when in motion, to nearly
forty feet. In its largest part it was
some twenty inches in circumference.
This snake was purchased by Mr..
Goodwin, broker, of this city, and placed
on exhibition at horticultural Hall,
School street, where it proved quite at
tractlye. Last week, however, his snake
ship exhibited symptoms of illness in
the form of indigestion, and upon one
occasion Mr.. Bishop, the keeper, remov.
ed number Of feathers of an animal
which the reptile had swallowed, from
its throat.
On Sunday the snake was treated to a
warm bath, and Mr.. Bishop was again
attempting to remove some distractions
from its throat, when the snake suddenly
exhibited signs Of hostility, erected its
had, seized Mr.. BIZ hop by the hand, and
commenced to coil its enormous length
about the body Of the keeper in order to
crush him to death. The other atten.
dants in the first moments of alarm re
treated, but recalled by the cries for help
of the imprisoned keeper, they armed
themselves with clubs and commenced to
belabor the snake in order to induce him
to release his hold
No impression was made, however, and
one coil was already around the body OF
the unfortunate man, when brother oil
Mr.. Goodwin came to. the rescue with a
large hammer. With this he struck the
snake two violent blows upon the head
which, together with violent choking
about the throat, induced the reptile to
unloose its coil, when Mr.. Bishop was at
once set free from his horrible imprisop.
ment. The snake soon began to sink
under the treatment which it had receiv.
ed, and in two hours was dead. Its re
mains were purchased by Mr.. Viekery,
of Lynn, who will have the skin stuffed
for preservation Boston Traveller, Feb. /.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
Selling an Artist.

Mr.. w. was one of the most popular
artists and teachers of drawing. Yes
terday morning, while busy at work, h,s
was interrupted by rough looking Gus
toner ~ e@
BE you Mr.. W., the painterT'
II am, sir"
You teach creeters to draw, l be-
lieve2 2"
Yes sir" replied the artist, who fan.
cied his visitor some wealthy old father;
: do You wish your daughter to take .
few lessons?" 81
M sir, not my darter."
"Your son, perhaps2"
mo, not my son, neither"
who then, sir not yourself / hope"
mo, not myself; but somebody dern-
ed sight more difficult" ,
"a four year old mule | bought the
other day. Learn him to draw, and dern
me if | don't out pewter and gin you the
biggest hundred dollars ever you seed. !"
The countryman went down stairs With
hop, skip and jump, closely followed by
an old pair of boots, q merschaum pipe,
and sundry other moyeahles.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

the passengers to ask that you will deny
this man passage on your boat II he
goes, we remain. What say you ?y
By this time, others had come from the
cars.
"Gentlemeu," said the captain, i
have heard the passengers through your
committee. Has the sick man any repre-
sentatives here7 | wish to hear both
sides Of the question:
To this unexpected interrogatory there
was no answer; when, without moments
pause, the captain crossed to the car, and
Ientering. beheld a poor, emaciated, worn
out creature. whose life was eaten up by
the fell destroyer, consumption. The
mans head was bowed in his hands, and
he was weeping. The captain advanced
and spoke kindly to him.
/" Oh, STRIP said the trembling invalid,
looking up, his face lit up with hope and
expectation, "are you the captain, and
win you take me The passengers shan
me, and aresc unkind. You see, sir,
am dying; but oh, if can live to see my
mother, | shall die happy. She lives al
Burlington, sir, and my journey is more
than half performed. am poor prin'
ter, and the only child of her in whose
arms | would wish to de-"
You shall CO. said the bluff captain
with an oath, if l lose every passenger
for the trip.
By this time the whole crowd of pas
sengers were grouped around the boat
with their baggage piled on the towpath
AID they themselves waiting the decision
of the captain before engaging their pas
sage.
A moment more and that decision was
make known, as they beheld him come
from the cars with the sick man graded
in his strong arms. Pushing directly
through the crowd with his dying burden,
he ordered the mattress TO be laid in the
choisest part Of the cabin. where he laid
the invalid with all the care Of a parent.
Then scarcely deigning to cast a look al
the astonished crowd alongside, he shout
ed loudly to his hands:
Push off the boatp
But now feeling seemed to possess
the amazed passengers-that OF shame
and contrition at their inhumanity. With
one common impulse, each seized his own
baggage, and then walked Immediately
on board the boat.
In short time another committee was
sent to the captain, asking his presence
in the cabin.
He went, and from their midst there
rose white haired man, who, with tear
drops in his eyes, told that rough captain
that he had taught them a lesson-that
they felt humble before him, and they
asked his forgiveness. 1t was touching
scene. The fountain Of true sympathy
was broken up in the heart of nature,
and the waters swelled up, choking the
utterance of all present.
In an instant purse was made up for
the sick man, with Godspeed" for
his welfare.
The true hearted captain of the boat
was Samuel D. Carnes, and the incident
is worth remembering.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
s@-" Perley," of the Bostoa Journal,

Ha" Perley," of the Bostoa Journal,
writes from Washington:-The bon mot
of the day comes from one of the sable
attendants at the House of Representa-.
tiyes, who stood gazing through the open
door of the barber shop into the hail.
The Northern and Southern wings of the
Democracy were having battle royal,
aud the excited harangues Of Cox and
Clopton, seemed to amuse the descendant
of Africa very much. az
what is dey talkin' bout nassau fss
inquired of New York member.
Nothing but niggersp' was the curt
and ungracious reply. "a
Nothing but niggers |" muttered joe
seph. why Dress your heart, if 'twans
for niggers, there wouldn't Ne no Goa
gress." a
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
Hookertoacn, CT, jan. Is.
Proportions Of the Runan Figure

FSA sAS AAss< ~ W &se1AAAA Figure.
The proportions Of the human figure
are strictly mathematical. The whole
hgnre IS six times the length of the foot.
Whether the form be slender Tor plum.
this rule holds good. ANY deviation
from it IS departure from the highest
beauty OF proportion. The Greeks max q
all their statutes according to this rule.
The face from the highest point Of The
forehead where the air begins, to the
end Of the chin. is one tenth OF the whole
statute. The hand, from the wrist ct the
end Of the middle fnger, is the SAME.
The chest is a fourth, and from the uiD
piles to the top Of the head is the same.
From the top of the chest to the highest
point Of the forehead is a seventh. II
the length of the face. from the roots ol
the heir to the chin, be divided into three
equal parts, the first. division terminates
where the eyebrows meet, aud the second
the place OF the nostrils. The naval is
the cenaral point Of the human body, and
| if man should lie Oh his back with his
arms extended, the periphery Of the cir
Gle which might be described around him,
with the navel for the center, would
touch the exuemities of his hand and feet.
The hight from the feet to the top of the
Ehead Is the same as the distance IrorA one
extremi y to the other when the arms
are extended. These arc the general
measures of the species.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
A Malicious will &w

A very odd case of petty malice in will
making was that of man who, not hav-
ing penny In the world. left will i'm
which he bequeathed to his friends and
acquaintance, large estates in various
parts of England, money in the funds
rings, jewels, and plate. His induce
ment was the prospect Of the delightof
his friends at first learning about the
rich possessions which were to be theirs,
and then the bitter disappointment at
finding how they had been hoaxed.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
nag The Duke Of Wellington civ

H@- The Duke of Wellington, giving
orders one day, during his campaign, for
battalion to attempt rather dangerous
enterprise the storming Of one Of the
enemy's batteries of St. Sebastian-com.
plimented the officer by saying that bis
was the FIRST regiment in the world
Yes" replied the officer, leading on his
men, land before your lordship's orders
are finally executed, 1T will probably be
the FIRST in the other world"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

4 QUEER ANrMAL.-An animal called
the laughing jackass, found nowhere bu,
on the Australian continent, has been
broughtto San Francisco. 1t belongs to
the feathered. tribe. has feathers, wings
and long beak. 1t laughs like an old
woman, and in the Australian forests. al
night, it has led many wayfarer in
search of an old lady in such lonely
condition.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

nA A popular author says If I
we're disposed to envy. the subject of my
envy would be healthy young man. in
full possession of his strength aEd' fac
ulities, going forth in the morning to
work for his wife and children, and
bringing them home his wages at night"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
my Mother S Voice.

My mothers voice Ihear it now
feel her hand upon my brow,
As when, in heartfelt joys
She raised her evening hymn of love,
And called down blessings from above,
On her loved boy.
My mother s voice l hear.it now
Her hand is on my burning brow,
As in that early hour,
When fever throbbed through all my veins,
And that kind hand first soothed my pains
With healing power.
My mother's voice 1t sounds as when
She read to me of holy men
The patriarchs of old; -. = z
And, gazing downward in my face,
She seemed each infant thought to trace.
My Young eyes told.
It comes when thoughts unhalIowed throng
Woven in sweet perceptiVe song,
And whispers round my heart,
As when at eve, it rose on high;
hear and think that she is nigh,
And they depart.
Though round my heart ALL all besides
The voice of friendship, 1--we had died,
That voice would Iii ger there,
/, As when, soft pillow d OH her breast,
It's tones first lull'd my infant rest,
Or rose in prayer.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

4 GEORGIA ANEcEoTE. -" Don't you think
chat Pierson is the greatest liar Of law.
yer that you ever saw Z" said brother
lawyer to Judge Underwood.
!" | should be sorry to say that Of
Brother Person, replied the Judge:
but he is certainly more economical of
the truth than any other lawyer on the
circuit"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
Cometh a Blessing Down.


Net to the man of dollars,
Not to the man Of deeds,
Not to the man of cunning,
Not to the man of creeds;
Not to the one whose passion
is for worlds renown,
Not in the form Of fashion
Cometh blessing down. ya
Not INTO land expar sion,
Not To the miser's chest, 5ss3 ssss
Not to the prihcely mansion,
Not to the blazoned crest,
Not to the sordid world ing,
Net to the knayish clown,
Not to the naughty tyrant
Cometh blessing down. ~
Not to the blinded, . e
Not to the stepped in shame,
Not to the carnal-minded,
Not to unholy fame;
Not in neglect of duty,
Not to the monarchs crown,
Not at the smile of beauty,
Cometh blessing down.
But to the one whose spirit
Yearns for the greatand good
Unto the ore whose store house
Yieldeth the hungry food
Unto the one who laboIs,
Fearless of foe or frown; s
Unto the kindly hearted
Cometh blessing down,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

as- OF the sixty nine Bishops of the
Episcopal Church in the United States
since the Revolution, fifteen have been
natives of New York, and ten Of Massa.
chussetts. Pennsylvania, North Carroll
ma and South Carolina have furnished
five each. Virginia eight, Connecticut
four, New Jersey and New Hampshire
two each Bishop Hopkins is native
ct Ireland, Bishop Kent of Scotland, and
Bishops R. Smith of Eastburn. UpfolI
and Wainwright was born in England.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

DIAMoNDs.-The people of old believ.
ed that diamond. kept ia the house,
would prevent domestic strife between
man and wife. This was mere imagina
ton, but there is diamond that may
be kept in every family, which has this
virtue, and that is--good temper.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
nm A eonnla Of Ron4neh;o.a L..

neA- A couple of Kentuckians lately
visited Boston, and sat down to dinner at
the Revere House. Goldfish balls were
served at the table, and one of the Ken.
tuckans taking them for 'corn-dodgers, ~
proceeded to break one in two. Getting,
the scent of 1t he turned to his partner,
and remarked in the most solemn man.
merit Something dead in that, Tom p
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

"what witt Thou have Me to Do p,

i Tbs low-tuft grass IS not stately tree,
Nor yet lovely and all fragrant rose;
Ityields no nectar to the grateful bee, sss
Nor fashions, for their transit Ger the sea,
ssa The hearts Of oak revered by friends and foes
But think of itas lightly as Won will,.s an
Passing it over in your caAless tread,
1t has its own peculiar place to fll;
And humble as its work appeareth, still
No oak. nor rose could do that work Instead
@&e @9F aeA MeE8
So youthful Christian, through LIES transient day
s.,,x There is a special work marked out for you;
1t may be of the lowlest kind: it may 4 i
Be snch as shall tho Hottest powers display,
But none besides yourself your work can DO
81 Then bend in meekness at your Savor's throne,
And seek to learn the purpose of His gracei
- Ask Him who has oft your duty shown, asi.
70 point you out the work that is your own.
And tell you where to find your proper place.
What wilt thou have me dor With single eye
+ To your Redeemers glory, work for Him,
Iliumined every moment from on high,
Strive in each action God to glorify, 1890
Nor let one thought of seflifesradiance dim
Work, work, nor covet an ignobe rest;
Allow no sloth thy spirit TO beguile,
Those love the Savior most who serve him best ;
And he who blesses others shall be BLESSED
2 With full sunshine of his savior's smile.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

DJ- In Australia, when a bank sus.
Eends, the usual practice is to take the
President to the nearest tree and serve
him in the same manner. The remedy is
simple, and is believed by some to be eff
6cacious.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

p@ Says Prentice of the Louisville
Journal:-"The editor of the New York
News passed over Long Island Sound
some time ago. If he wasa't sound on
the goose he was at least goose on the
so und."
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

nsA- In late case of breacho of prom.
Use Of marriage, the strongest evidence
of the defendants affection was the fact
that he once gave two cents Tor an orange
and presented it to the fair plaintiff.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

H0T Go down only upon one knee to
a young lady. If you go down upoH
both, you may not be able to escape Quick
enough in case Of the appearance Of an
enraged father.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

s% If rich old gentleman has any
idea of marrying, let him consider well
beforehand what it is that he stands in
need Ola wife, an heiress, or nurse.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

pSA-At late militia muster in Ken.
lucky, big key was used as drum. If
there was anything In the k5g, we guess
the men rallied at the tap. s - e
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

Setting man traps the titls
given to a picture of pretty young LADY
arranging her eurls at mirror.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

Co More than three hundred members
OF the several Inns of Court, have en-
rolled themselves as members of volun-
teer corps, in England. We presume
they will be relied on for the heavy
charge
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

U" Setting a man trap" is the title
given to picture OF a pretty young lady
arranging her curls at mirror.
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@A Quaker lately popped the ques.-

Ia a Quaker lately popped the ques.'
ton to fair Qaak eress, thas:-
"Hum-yea and verify. Penelope.
the spirit urgeth and moveth me wonder
fully to beseech thee to cleave uato me,
flesh of my flesh, and bone Of my bone.
Hun truly, truly, 0bediah thou hast
wisely said-and inasmuch as it is not
good to be alone, | will sojearn with
thee r
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16

HeA-" jim, how does the thermometer
stand today7a
Ours stands on the mantle piece, right
agin the clustering"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-02-16
MY Little Boat.


&f8 29
My Little Boat.
have a little boat e
q To sail upon the tide 6 9lF
In it three little children
Are sitting side by side. az -
AMI work, because these children ~
Are sitting side by side. F
All round me on the sea of life
Are stronger ships than mine s53
With better sails and brighter flags
And they tell me a" Mine is thine
Come into ours" bless them
But my boat, it keeps its way,
For I'm trusting to Pilot,
And l viii not leave the little boat;
1t shall sail upon the tide;
Because three little children
j. Are sitting by my side.
They tell me that it cannot be
- Upborne upon the worlds wide wave
- That woman's heart, and womans hand
~, Were not made to be so brave;
d That fashion cannot cover,
81 With her robes of grace and lace,
The form of her who over
Steppeth her rank Of place ;1
That the power of human prejudice.
= And the strength of human pride, r
Will wreck my little pride, a8eH
With the children side by side.
Would you tell the shipwrecked not to land.
Though the land be nearto see,
Because it is a womans hand
Trembling for mastery!
Because it is woulan's voice
That risetfl DER the tide.
To ransom back her little boat,
With the children side by side.
Oh! when earth's forms shall pass away
And the fashion perisheth--
When the greater ships come riding Aome-
Where the wandering entereth-
Then shall my feeble woman's boat
Safely at anchor ride;
Is Because three little children
Are sitting side by side
Daily gazette and comet., 1860-09-18
say-Three English gentlemen have

say-Three English gentlemen have
lost their lives on Mount Blanc-T.
NJ. Rochester and +. Vavasseur,
both of Cardiff, and x. Fuller, of
London. In descending, whilst tied
together in the usual way, one slip
ped, and dragged his companions
and the three guides over a steep
and long slope Of snow. Attempts
to arrest the descent we're in vain,
and the two guides at the end, see
ing they were about TO bo launch
cd into presipice, let go and fore
cd their hands and feet into the
snow. The three bodies were found
at the foot Of the precipice Tarraz.
An experienced guide was also
killed.