The New York herald., 1878-11-15

ing country and scarcely day passes without stray
yawls and smacks putting in to some of the coves
which indent the shore. Under Of darkness an
army might land and the natives be none the wiser
for the invasion. The easy by water and the
loneliness OF the country therefore make the place
particularly favorable for cover and concealment.
a COUNTRY BALL.
The houses. when arrived, were with one exeep-
ton. wrapped in darkness. The exception was two
story frame building. about mile from the shore,
where every window ablaze with kerosene lamps.
1t was evident that event of unusual Importance
was transpirng within its walls. A approach
revealed the Of the illumination. An old fash.
ioned country ball in progress. Coyish mai
dens with their gaants wrapt in the fascination
of the dance and sndry violins pleasantly broke the
dismal monotony OF the dreary region around. TO
lind the telegraph operator was naturally my hrst OBJ
iect in order to be placed in communication with
New York 1t was, however not such an easy task as
the knight of the wire soon learned had recently
changed his place of abode A drive or two miles
brought me to his residence.
Loud rapping on the door in time produced conf
motion inside. and soon head appeared above and
voice Demanded ed xhrt wss wanted tho ,eDv
I'm Heavens naine exclaimed the astonished
OPERATOR what do know about the body OF A. T.
stewart" An explanation ensued, and soon the
obliging teegrapher was dressed and ready
to accompany me to his Office. The drive
to the telegraph Office through
lonely. desolate section of country. The moon
had become entirely obscured, and the noise of the
as they lashed the beach made tho loneliness
more apparent. No sign of life nywhere visible
For mile the horse trotted along, now ana then
varying the monotony by aplunge into convenient
pitfall. Midnight was never more dreary.
A WELCOME MEETING.
Suddenly an incident occurred that caused lis to
stop in astonishment Echoing along the sea girt
shore the faint cry Of human voice Halloo!
Haloo, strangers! Halloo!" We stopped the lorse
The voice became more distinct. Halioo s;S, ne ne
shouted back, 'Who are you 2! painful silence 1or
q moment ensued and then came again the words,
..Haloo Haloo, strangers Halloo! We are from
New York, and want to find Port Monmouth:
Simultaneous with the last. two men appeared in
sight, hurrying along the shore from an casterly d.
rection.
This ia mighty strange exclaimed the operator.
we strained our eyes to distinguish the new
1--WE are from New York. and are looking for in
formation about the body Of A. I. stewart" painted
the shorter of the two as he hurried toward the
vehicle.
.Are you detectivesy' we asked.
1--WE are reporters" came the answer.
Expressions of astonishment at the meeting an In
terchange OF hand shaking and all hurried to the tee-
graph Office. The investigation Of the reports then
began. Villagers awakened, the inn keeper was
aroused dogs caioled and the result was moral
satisfaction the part of the reporters. that il the
body of the deceased millionaire in the vicinity
none Of the natives were aware Of the fact.
Some OF the knowing ones remembered seeing the
strange crafts Others recollected curious acting men,
and one individual Of unusually active imagina-
ton almost willing to swear that he had actually
the box which contained the remains. close
in the discovery that the box in question was
cracker box which had been conveyed to the cottage OF
one Of the inhabitants
WAITING FOR DAWN.
The work of investigation over the reporters began
looking around for place Of accommodation for the
balance OF the night The landady Of the solitary inn
appealed to. but her quota Of one traveller was
full and she rcgretfully obliged to decline fur
nshing accommodations. The next best place
the depot and here with the of the to ll
them to sleep. the exhausted newspaper men awaited
the dawn OF day.
NEWS.
Morning brought further Developments Tho
country for miles around was secured Toms River
visited, Keyport explored and messengers were
despatched in every direction. In due time from all
points for twenty miles around came the answer,
1--WE know nothing about the matter until satisfied
at length that the report unfounded the tired
porters took their departure for home.