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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
The Tribune and Herald.


The n Y Tribune says" The Neu York
Herald publishes the following statement Of
its receipts:
Receipts in December, 1857, $47,013 40
Receipts In December 1885, 47,8l8 90
Receipts in December 1859, 60,765 0e
And calls it about equal to all the other
daily newspapers in this city combined" We
must prick The Heralds gas-bag BY publishing
the following statement Of The TR1BuNE's re.
tepts from subscriptions, sales, and advertise
ments:
The TSibunes receipts for four aoeeks ending
January Is, 1858, $72,43s rs
January l5 1852 1866 70
January IA, 1860, 110678 81
Again, the Tribune says" We shall this
week print for regular subscribers and agents
over 1000 copies of the Weekly Tribune.
Tie orders for this journal received through
t re mail now amount to about five pecks OF
tiers daily"
Good, says the Newark Mercry' The
prospect of the success of the Chicago nomi-
nations increases with every Peck. Somebody
throw in another half bushel for New Jersey
and Pennsylvania, and all doubts may be cast
10 the Winds
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Joel M. johnson.

Among one of the first acts of the recently
organized House of Assembly of New jersey,
was the ousting Of the gentleman whose name
heads this article, from his seat. An effort
was made last session to deprive Mr. johnson
of his seat, bat it failed; and in spite of all
the efforts of the Sham Democracy, he was
again returned this year by a largely increas-
ed majority. The action of the House, in his
case, is an act of tyranny which his constitu-
ents will never submit to, and as a now cleo
ton is ordered, we look with confidence to
Mr. Johnsons reelection.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
More About Those Bones.

We last week made notice Of quantity oil
bones found while digging mari bed on the
farm of Mr. o. G. Herbert, in Marlboro
township. On Monday last, Dr. j. H. Slack,
of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Phila,
visited these mari beds, and was kindly pre-.
sented by Mr.. Herbert with the specimens
obtained. An examination of the premises
and specimens, so favorably impressed DR. S.
as to cause him to assume the expense of ex-
huming whatever else of the skeleton may
remain buried, which will be done at once.
From the size and appearance of the bones
found, they are supposed to belong to an ami
NAL known to naturalsts as the Mossasaurus,
or Lizard, of the river Meuse-so called from
the first specimen having been found on the
river Mouse, In Holland.
1t is highly probable these bones are Of
that ANIMAL tooth, certainly of this species,
(now in possession of Mr.. Herbert,) having
been discovered near. Should such be the
case, this discovery will prove of the greatest
interest to science no bones save those of the
head, having ever been discovered until March
last, when a hun,erus (arm bone and other
bones, we're found by DR. Slack in mari pit
of Mr.. NJ. P. Rue, near Perrineville, in this
county. The bones found in Mr.. Herbert's
pit, are supposed to belong to the posterior
extremeties of the Mossasawrus If so, the
animal must have resembfed huge frog.
The dimensions of this animal, so far as
known, are-head, three feet long; teeth,
from two to four inches exterior to jaw; fore
leg, (Mr. Rue's specimen seventeen inches
Bones of late discovery, parts of hind legs,
are-thigh bone, over six feet nine inches;
of shin bone and bone backing
it, nineteen inches
The skeleton in Mr.. Herbert's pit is buried
some twenty feet beneath the surface of the
earth. The specimens obtained are now in
the Free Museum of the Academy of Natural
Sciences, corner of Broad and George street,
Philadelphia. where may be found large col
lection of 70 sill remains from New JERSEY, not
IL6 lcdSG WOHucFlul OF WHICH is the l1NdTQSUn-
rus FOlkii, a large reptile found at Haddon-
field last year.
Marl abouuds in rare and queer fossil spec-
MEMS Many of them are dug out and suffered
to be destroyed, or thoughtlessly cast aside,
which, if preserved, would greatly benefit
science, and through it, the community at
large. Send us your specimens, and we will
forward them to Dr. Slack, who will place
them in the Philadelphia Museum, with your
name attached, where you and your friends
can at any time see them, and thousands Of
other curiosities that will we'll repay a visit.
When DR.. S. again visits Mr.. Herbert's
pits he will be accompanied by Dr. Leidy, one
of the most distinguished naturalists in this
country. AS something interesting will doubt
less be developed by their visit, we shall make
arrangements to be present and give report
Mr.. Joseph M. Hopper, of this village, is
agent for the Academy of Natural Sciences,
and anything left with him, will be forwarded.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Web A0bertistutnts,
Terms Of Advertising.
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Ia Al additional SQUARES charged IN Tho same
proportion
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changing their advertisements quarterly.
eg~ All SPECIAL NOTICES must be paid for extra
At the rate of from so cts. to 81, and upwards
according to their length
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societies, are considered as advertisements, and
charged accordingly.
~ Money for advertising is due any tiAe after
The first insertion.
a-g- Subscription to Paper 81 so per annum, in
ADVANCE fragment be made within thirty days it
will be considered as advance; but if permitted to
overrun that time, TWO DOLLARS win be demand
I'd. The money for subscription is due at the time
Of subscribing, and will be considered colectabe
amy tine thereafter.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Containing so Acres,
HOUSE & LOT AT PRIVATE SALE,

THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS AT PRIVATE
4 Sale his House and Lot OBJ Main Street. Free
hold, N. j. The House is nearly new and very
convenient. There is good well of water at the
door. Also, BARN, SHOP, and other out build
ings. The Lot is IS feet 'front.' by 800 deep There
is variety of Fruit Trees on said Lot The fences
are in good repair, and the property very desra-
bic Said House and Lot is situated in the up
per part of the village adjoining the residences of
Daniel D. Denise and B B Estel
Persons wishing to purchase good and pleas
antly located prol erty should call and view the
premises Terms will be made easy.
sg If not Sold by the ISt of March,
next, it will be for rent Possession givea on the
LIST of April EPHRAIM ROBINS.
January 5, 1860 If
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
West Freehold Lvceum.

The following question will be discussed be-
fore this Lyceum, on FRIDAY EVENING, Janua-
ry Goth:
(Which is the most Prolific source of
Crime-Poverty, Wealth, or Ignorance"
The question for Friday Evening, JAN 81,
is-"Is War ever justifabe?"
S. II. HUNT, sec'y.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
The Presidency.

Some of the Democr attic Journals are NOM
mating the Hon. FERNANDO WooD for Pres;-
dent. Good! Bad as Mayor Wood undoubt-
eddy is, there is more consistency and honor
about him. than can be found in three-fourths
of the candidates spoken of by the Sham De-
mocracy
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Monmouth County Mutual Fire In
surance Comnanv.

TINE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MON
l. mouth County Mutual Fire Insurance Compa-
ny, will be held at the House of Thomas P. Barka-
low, in the village of Freehold, MONDAY the
10th day of January. A D., 1860 at which time and
place, aid between the hours of 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon and o'clock in the afternoon of said day
the election for Directors will be held. The Quar-
tery Meeting of the Directors for the last year, will
be held at the same time and place
c. A. BENNETT, Sec'y.
January 5, 1860. NV
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
VALUABLE REAL EsTATE

A TPRIVATE SALE.-THE SUBSCRIBER OF.
IA fers for sale the Farm on which hif son, H.
Duncan resides, in the township of Manalapan,
county of Monmouth, N. j.,
Containing so Acres,
10 acres of which is WOODLAND. The Farm is
uLder good cultivation, soil loomy, and is situated
about IL miles from Englishtown Station from
which place two trains run daily to and from the
cities of New York and Phadel, hia and 10 miles
from Middletown Point.
The Improvements are a large DWELLING
HOUSE, nearly new, large Barn, Cow House, Wag-
on House, and a good well of water at the door
Terms made easy. Any person wishing to view
the premises call me, on the adjoining farm,
or on W. H. Duncan, on the Farm
JOHN 7. DUNCAN.
January 5, 1860 4w
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19

pGg- TRIBUNE ALMANAC Horace Greeley
& Co., will please accept our thanks for a
copy of the Tribune Almanac for 1860 This
publication contains amount of valuable
information that cannot be obtained in any
similar work, and to politicians and intelligent
citizens, is invaluable. Single copies thirteen
cents
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19

ma Maj. Charles Morgan Herbert, of this
village, has been appointed by Gov Olden, as
his Private Secretary. and has entered upon
the duties of the Office. The selection is
good one, and very favorably spoken of by the
papers
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
MARRIAGES.
Courtship is the poetry of life,
But marriage is the sober prose"

At the La Piear House, Philadelphia, on the 9Th
inst, by Friends ceremony, in the presence of AL
exander Henry Mayor of said city, BENJAMIN
HANCE to LOUVENIA S. WO0LLEY both of Nor
mouth Co. N. j..
On the 4th inst, in New Brunswick, by the Rev.
I. D. Hoover, of Cranberry, Mr.. JOEL GRIFFIN
of Keyport. to Miss KATE NJ PAGE, of New Bruins
wick, N. J.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Goluu allo Country.

pa DR.. A. W Woodruff, formerly of this
village, has been elected President of the New
ark Medical Society for the ensuing year.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
The Lawrence Calamity.

The falling of the Pemberton Mills, at Law
renee, Mass, is probably as disastrous an &C.
cident as ever happened on land, save by an
earthquake. The Coroners Jury are still in
vestigating the matter The latest list of
killed and wounded are as follows:
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19

nF No business of interest has yet
been transacted in our State Legislature
The Inauguration of Gov. Olden, took place
on Tuesdey, and that being tn, o 81 witt, tn s
body may proceed to do something.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19

's9- The Democrat appeared last week in
new head, new dress, and considerably en-
larged. Its appearance is very genteel The
expense attending this change must have been
considerable, and we wish our neighbor all
sorts of good luck, and an abundant recon-
pense for his outlay.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Notice of Partnership.

II B. BEDLE, HAS ASSOCIATED WITH HIM
Ls JOSEPH S. CoNovER, of Freehold, for the
of the Mercantile Business, at the old
stand of Shinn & Bedle, in tie rame of
E. B. BEDLE & CO..
Freehold, Jan. 2, 1860. ianlltf
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Notice of Dissolution.

i is this day dissolved by mutual consent-E b.
Bedle purchasing the interest of George W. Shinn
The Books, Notes, &c. will remain at the old stand
and either party is authorized to sign in settlement
GEORGE W SHINN
E. B. BEDLE
January 2, 1860. If
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19

na~ The slip Flora Temple" has been
wrecked in the Chinese sea, with large
number of coolies or slaves on board About
one thousand lives were lost
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19

Total killed and wounded, 5l4
The subscriptions in aid of the sufferers
amount to over $4,000
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Personal.

INFORMATION WANTED OF THE WHEREA-
i bouts of FRANCIS KING, by his brother Joseph.
When last heard from, he was in Freehold ANY
Information concerning him may be addressed to
the lice ofthe Monmouth Weekly Herald or to
me, at the New York City Post Office
JOSEPH JAMES KING
January 1860. 1m*
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
$294,O97 Sc
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The Times says efforts are being made to
establish a singing school at the Point The
Times has changed its publication day from
Wednesday to Saturday.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19

In New York City, on Wednesday Dec q, 1859
AUGUSTUS s., aged years, month and ~ days
and Friday Jan Is, 1860, DAN. McGRATH
aged years, L months and % days, children Of
j Ohm H. and Clara Rhoades
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

DLEASANTLY SITUATED ON MAIN STREET,
i Freehold, near the NJ E. Church Any one
wishing to purchase good and Cheap property,
will do we'll to examine this. The House is new,
and contains rooms. Price $4,000. The great
est bargain ever offered in Freehold Apply to
R. II. MAPLE, on the premises.
January s. 1860. If
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19

Bills discounted considered good
ditto considered doubtful So 900
Specie on hand, the property of Bank
Bank notes of, and check, on other
Banks, and cash items
Amount due from other B'kS e. Banker
ditto Agents. good
Real Estate, at Cost and fair valuation
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
DEATHS.

"What is death IT'S to be free
No more to love, or hope, or fear:
To join the great equality
All alike are humbled there
The mighty grave
Wraps lord and slave,
Nor pride, nor poverty, dares come
Within that refnpe honse the tomb
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
Middletown Point.

The following statement shows the condi-
ton of the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Middletown Point, On the I'd of January
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
FLAG STONE,
CUMBERLAND AND HAZLETON
COAL.

D. C. PERRINE.
Freehold, Jan. 10, 1852 Aft
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-05-11
FAMILY J.ARS 1T CHy4RLESTO.V.

National Democracy, as embodied at Charles
ton, is fast becoming bore. Its machinery
seems badly geared, and its running works sadly
10 need of fabrication. This is of course a
less formidable nuisance to people who are re-
mitted to their yirtuous beds at wholesome aud
seasonable hours, no matter what may be done
or undone in the heated purlieus of political
intrigue; but to editors, compelled to sit up
far into the small hours in eager quest of de-
cisiyc intelligence from the seat of war, writing
articles which the next flash of the electric
current disjouts and anuuls, week of this
kind Of performance is dose-a fortnight
would be surfeit. If the Convention can do
nothing else, it ought at least TO be competent
TO adjourn. We trust that salutary and cheer
ing operation will not be much longer delay
ed. If we cannot have a Democratic candi-
date for President, let US at least have peace.
The more important maneuvers in the Con-
yention recorded in our columns to-day, seem
to us replete with bad faith. The vote of certain
professed Douglas men, including the Soft
Delegation from this State, to require 202
votes to nominate, in Convention reduced by
voluntary secessions from 303 to 252, is not
what the earnest supporters of Mr.. Douglas
had right to expect. Clearly, if the Dele
gates from the Cotton States are to be counted
against choice, they ought to be present and
acting. 1t is not the fault of the majority that
they have seen ft to bolt, and it should not be
that majoritys misfortune lf Alabama and
her sympathizing reighbors choose no longer to
be represented in the Convent ntion, they have a
perfect right to stay out of it but in that case
their votes ought not to couLt against choice.
Let those States be in the Convention or out
of it as they choose; but not in and out of it
at the same time.
Then, the persistent attempts of the minority
to dictate to the majority in the vital matter of
Platform, do not seem to be repelled as they
should. A Convention is not authorized to
make creed for its party, but simply to de-
clare what that creed is. The Convention, by
a decisive vote, after fol, and earnest dis
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-05-11
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SINGULAR T'RADITlO.N.

Among the Seminole Indians there IS a sim
gular tradition regarding the white mans origin
and superiority. They say that when the Great
Spirit made the earth, he also made three men,
all of whom were of fair complexion and
that after making them, he led them to the
margin of small lake and bade them leap
therein. One immediately obeyed and came
from the water purer than before he bathed,
the second did not leap in until the water had
become slightly muddy and when he had bathed
he came up copper colored the third did not
leap in until the water became black with mud.
and came out with its own color.
Then the Great Spirit laid before them three
packages of bark and bade them choose, aud
out of pity for his misfortune in color be- gave
The black man the first choice. He took hold
of each of the packages and having felt the
weight, chose the heaviest the copper eolored
one then chose the second heaviest, leaving the
white man the lightest. When the packages
were opened the 6rsr was found to contain
spades, hoes, and all the implements of labor
the second enwrapsd hunting, fishing and War.
like apparatus, the third gave the white mar
pens, ink and paper-the engine of the mind
the mutual mental improvement--the secia
link of humanity, the foundation of the white
mans superiority.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-05-11

eassion, has formally adjudged that the Sla1e
Code dogma aud its concomtaDts form no part
of the National Democratic creed That ou9ht
to be conclusive. TO attempt to coeree The
majority into saying, or even half saying, that
to be the Democratic creed which they haFa
deliberately and formally decided is not, strikes
us as at once unfair aud arrogant. So dc The
persistent and menacng intimations Of certkgn
slaVeholdlng delegations that, if this or tbaf Is
not dore or forborne as they dictate, they, mo-
will bolt. To bolt may, under due proyoeas
ton, be respeetable; to threaten to bolt unsAaB
the majority will consent to be ruled BY ils
minority must bo--as the threats are earnset
or otherwise-either insolent or despicable4
The Convention, it is said, will adjourn oaer
perhaps to Baltimore-at all e7ents, to Juee,
and to some other place than Charleston. The
better course would be to adjourn without day,
leaving every Democrat free TO name his a@n
candidate and make his own platform. In Tie
state OF dilapidation and desuetude into which
the Democratic organization has fallen, this
would seem at once popular and polite. Ne
trust the year 1860 will witness the last as-
sembllng of National Convention to nomipase
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presi-
dency. ~. Y. Tribune
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-05-11
"A BEAUTIFUL E9TR.aCT.

It.was night. Jerusalem slept as quietly
amid her bills as child upon the breast of Its
mother. The noiseless sentinel steod like statue
at bis post, and the philosophers lamp burG-
ed dimly 10 the recesses of his chamber. But
a moral darkness involved the nations in its
unlighted shadows. Reason she'd faint gim :
mering over the minds of men, like the Geld
and insufficient shining of distant star. The
Immortality of mans spiritual nature was un-
known, his relations unto heaven undiscovered,
and his future destiny, obscured in cloud Of
mystery.
II was at this period that two forms Of ethe-
rial mould hovered about the last of Gods
chosen people. They seemed like sister angels
sent to earth on some embassy of love. The
one of majestic stature aud we'll formed limb,
which her snowy drapery hardly concealed, in
her erect bearing and steady eye, exhibited the
highest degree of strength aud confidence
Her right arm extended in an Impressive gesture
upward where night appeared to have placed
her darkest pavilion, while on her left reelined
her delicate companion, in form and eouutepance
the contrast of the other, was dropping ike
flower moistened by refreshing dews, and her
bright but troubled eyes scanned them with
ardent but varying glanoes. Suddenly light
like the sun flashed out from the heavens, and
Faith and Hope hailed with exulting songs the
ascending star of Bethlehem.
Years rolled away, and the stranger was
seen in Jerusalem. He was meek nnassuming
man, whose happiness seemed to consist in acts
of beneVolence to the human race. There
we're deep traces of sorrow on his countenanee,
though no one knew why he grieved, for be
lived in the practice of virtue, aud was loved
by all the good and wise. By and by it was
rumored that the stranger worked miracles,
that the blind saw, that the dumb spake, the
dead leaped, the ocean moderated its chafug
tide the very thunders artieulated, hs- is the
son of God. Envy assailed him to death
Slowly and thickly guarded be ascended the
kill of Calvary. A heavy cross bent him to
the earth. But Faith leaned on his arm, and
Hope dipping her pinions in his blood mounted
to the skies.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-05-11
4 HAPD STORY.

''It is just twenty years ago yesterday" I"
SAID our narrator, "that party of US felles went
over to Cahokia creek, on skating match
The day was colder than ten icebergs all stuck
together, but the ice was as smooth as glass,
aud we made up our minds to have a heap Of
fun. Bill Berry was the leader of the crowd.
He was tall, six footer full of pluck, and
the best skater in all creation. Give Bill Ber-
ry good pair of skates and smooth sailing
and he'd make the trip to Bafins Bay and back
in twenty-four hours, only stopping long enough
at Halifax to take a drink. Well, we go to
the creek and fastened our skates on, and after
taking good horn from Joe Turner's flask,
started off in good style, Bill Berry in the
lead. As ! was tellin' ye. it was doguonned
cold day, and SO We had to skate fast to keep
the blood up. There was little breath holes
in the ice, and every now and then we would
come near going iuto 'em. My skates got
loose, and | stopped to fasten 'em. just as |
had finished bucklin' the straps heard a nois.
/ looked up aud saw something shooting along
on the ice like lightning. 1t was Bill Berry s
head He had been goin' it like creased elec-
trieity, and before be knew it he was into one
of them cussed holes. The force was So great
as to cut his head off against the sharp corners
of the Ice. "It's all day With Bill Berry,,
said |. "And all right too," sad Jos Turner.
just as he got these words out of his mouth,
looked at Bill's head, which had been going it
on the ice, and all at once it dropped into
another hole. We ran to it, aud heard Bill
Berry say, "quick! boys, quick-pull me out p
looked into the hole, and there, as true as
Pm sinner, was Bill Berry's body. which had
shooted along under the ice. 1t was SO ihund-
erin cold that the head was froze fast to the
body, and we pulled Bill out as good as new.
He felt q little numb at first, but after skating
while he was as the rest of US, and laughed
over the joke. We went home about dark, all
satisfied with the days sport. About niue o.
clock in the evening somebody knocked at my
door and said ] was wanted over to Bill Ber-
ry's. put on my coat and went over. There
lay Bills body in one place and bis head IL
another. His wife said that after he came
home from skating, be sat down by the fire tt
warm himself and while attempting to blow
his nose, he threw bis head into the fireplace
The coroner was called that night, and the
verdict of the jury was that Bill Berry came
10 his death by skating too fast.'"