The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16
A FEW NOTES FROM FREEHOLD.

FEW NOTES FROM FHEEHOLDs
Mr.. EDIToR:-To.night as / received
my county paper THE RECORD, which
1 always peruse with pleasure, it sudden
~ came to mind that probably few Items
from this place would prove interesting
to some of your readers, who are in no
way acquainted with the town, so this
evening | Will write yon few lines.
Freehold is very desirable town, in
more respects than one. The situation
is beautiful and healthful. Physicians
are scarce, but as regards lawyers there
is no end. This being the county seat,
accounts for the fact. These fellows, like
certain animals, are not slow to learn
where they are best fed. The people are
generous and very chary in their CONVEX
sation, which is a trait that they have
long been known to possess. The town
presents neat and attractive appearance
the year around, but in the Spring and
Summer, when nature has abandoned her
old and tattered garments and has adorned
herself with bright new dress, it pre-
sents an unusually enchanting spectacle
People from the city are beginning to
realize the fact too, as many make this a
Summer resort. Indeed many prefer Free
hold to resorts along the shore, as the sea
breeze can be had here and the place Ia
much more quiet and greater enjoyment
can be derived. Business is brisk and fine
town is enjoying prosperity in every sense
of the term.
The Young Ladies Seminary at this
place, is advancing rapidly, under the
able management of DR.. Chandler, the
Presbyterian minister, and his efficient
corps of teachers
Freeholdas and the country's favored
Joel, will return from Camden and
take mp his residence here, juno list. Mr..
Parker evidently prefers Freehold next
to Washington.
The Institute situated in this town, is
well attended, having larger number Of
pupils at present than at any previous
year since 1872. This institution has
possessed frst-class and continues to pos
sess an reputation.
The 500, 900 monument which is being
erected in, or rather on the outskirts of
this town, is to perpetuate The historic
engagement which occurred nearly three
miles away. The monument is TO stand
on the spot where Lee.began his retreat,
following his taking position near the
Court House. Proper ceremonies attend
ing the unyeiliDg of the monument. when
will occur
We recently had the pleasure of visiting
TIE Monmouth Democrat office. Well,
as FOR the description of this, it would be
useless for me to undertake to describe,
as it presented the scene that is common
10 every country printing office, with the
exception that it looked rather neater
than the majority, and we did not catch a
glimpse of the scissors, which is common
and most useful property to newspaper
men nowadays. A word about the editor,
Major Yard, who is capable and truly up
right, aud is the chief Of this concern. Ithas
been said every energetic man has hob
by to ride Mr.. Yards is the tariff ques-
ton, with which he is He'd to OVERLOOKING,
He is staunch Democrat, being at the
head of the Democracy in Monmouth
county and is also man, that is, he de-
sires to have everything done in an honor
able way, and often very justly criticises
his party. He has lately been heard to
say, if tue Democrats ever expect to Sc
cure power, they must act differently
not play the midnight thief, and get their
prey by mean and unprincipled devices.
In short he says that the Democrats make
fools of themselves, as we are all aware.
Mr.. Yard is gentleman and favors every
good cause, and the people of Freehold
highly honor him. We are sorry, that in
politics, he is counted as lost sheep, but
he may yet be gathered in the fold. by
being disguised with his own party.
A few days ago, man residing in this
town, died very suddenly on the street,
and the cause was excessive drink. SINH
lar instances frequently happen. The
evil results of liquor are prevalent here as
elsewhere.
1t is said that Gen. Geo. Washington
once worshipped in the Episcopal Church,
of this place. The present congregation
regard the fact with little pride too.