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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-28
WoULD NOT LIE ABOUT A Few LICE

WoULD NOT LIE ABOUT A Few LICE
The Buffalo EapresS tells the following:
The item which we gave on Tuesday,
from the Syracuse Journal in relation to
the dispatch sent by Spinola to the Doug
las Convention, saying that the Little
Giant" was then surrounded by 10000 of
the young Democracy of Maine, to which
the officers of the Convention added IL, 600
when they published the dispatch, calls to
mind joke that was told Of poor Gus.
Tiffany, years ago.
\ gentleman was telling friend in the
presence of Gus. of his travels in the South
west, of the prigations in the way of ac-
commodations. and The dirty habits of the
people. why" said he, Il combed hair
one morning after sleeping in a wretched
tavern, and got out moro than million
lice - "A million lice y echoed his friend,
1T is impossible-I don't believe it. =
"H-ll!" remarked Gus, very gravely,
'you don't suppose the gentleman would
lie about few lice, do you?'' The APP
plication is plain.
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THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Cireuit Court, County of Jefferson. Fo1
closure Sale.

Circuit Court, County of Jefferson. Fore
closure Sale.
Zenos c. Lindsey, Plaintiff, against Harrison j. ur-
genson, Defendant.
II virtue and in pursuance of Judgment of Fore
- closure and sale, rendered by the said Court in
the above entitled action, the 18th day of Septem-
Der A D. 1860 shall expose for sale and sell at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, at the Topping
House, in the village of Waterloo in the county of
Jefferson afoi esad Thursday the goth day of De-
cenber A d. 1860, at clock in the afternoon of
SAID day. the following described mortgaged premises
or so much thereof may be necessary to raise the
amount OF said Judgment, with interest, costs and
the expenses OF sale, to wit The following described
estate situate in the county of Jefferson and State of
Wisconsin, to wit the north half of the northwest
quarter OF section No nine (9) in township number
eght 90 north of range Nc. thirteen Q3) east con
tanning eighty acres less, with the execution of
tha part OF said land occupied by the Watertown and
Madison Ran Road Company assigns.
Dated September 18th 1860. I5wI3sep21
;. j. CONkLIN, Referee.
LINDSEY DREW, Plaintiffs Attorneys
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n o TIC e TO ALL.

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Price 30 per package, sent to any address, and cure
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-28

A verdant Irish girl just arrived was
sent to an intelligent office by the Com
missioner of Emigration to find place at
service. She was sent to a restaurant,
where stout help was wanted, and while
in conversation with the proprietor, he
took occasion to light his cigar by igniting
a Vesuvian match on the sole Of his boot
As soon as she saw this, she ran away half
frightened to death. and when she reached
the office was almost out of breath why,
what is the matter with you?" said the
proprietor, seeing her rush in with such
confusion Och, sure, sur, bat yes sint
me to the auld MEX himself in human
form, ''-"What does he mean has he dar-
cd to insult help from my office = en-
quired the man-'.Yes, sur. returned the
girl, hes the auld Nick ."-"Wbat did
he do? Tell me- and I'll fix him for it, .
said he, quite exasperated-''Why, sur,
whilst l was talking to him ab,u the
wages, he turned up the bottom of his fut,
and wild splinter in his finger, sur, he
just gave one stroke, and the fire few out
of his fnt, and burned the stick, and he
lighted his cigar with itright afore my own
face He's the auld Nick, shure, sir ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-28
Teas, Sugars, Cofees, Dried Fruits, Hermeti.
cally Sealed Fruits,

And every other article usually found first class
Family Groceries, sold by me- and always warranted
as represented. l will sell you a better TEA for
fifty cents than you buy anywhere else for sixty
two cents, and good TEA for forty as our windy
contemporaries, who make such blow Teas, will
sell fer fifty. what I saw and stand ready
to verify it every hour in the day and every day in
the week. l make it point never to be unders old
and want it distinctly understood that do business
upon that principle.
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sWr Douglas .eiA le defeated. SIRE =
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-28

STILL CoNIaG-Wm. Saunders and Cy-
rus Whitney. ESqSs. of Oswego County,
New York. the former of whom was sup
ported By the Democrats last fall for County
Judge and the latter for District Attorney,
are now actively at work fer Lincoln and
Hanlin.
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rSSh and FuIy

everything pertaining to the trade can be found at
my establishment, and am prepared sell at Whole
sale as well as Retail, favorable terms as any
concern in town.
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The following being but a
Gus articles that
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Family Grocery

In town, and [ intend to be in future as I ALWAYS
have been in the past, the first in the market with
every hoFeIty OF the season l receiving good.
every week from the Cast thereby always keeping nv
Stock
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THE PR OPRIETOR has hesitation in guar
L anteeing the most perfect satisfaction to all who
may visit this establishment. Any person dissatisfied
with any part of performance will have his money
refunded None expected to visit it except those
in search of the choicest cheapest largest and most
WATERFOWL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-28

ANOTHER ACCEssIoN.-Peter Y. Sang
Postmaster OF Lamartine, Owls. } who has
been a resident of Wisconsin for twenty
six years and always Democrat, amoun-
ces that he is now for Lincoln and Hamlin.
He says he has his neck ready for The gull
lotine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-28
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Circuit Court, County of Jefferson. Fore
closure Sale.

;. j. CONKLIN, Referee.
LINDSEY X DREW, Plaintiffs Attorneys
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-28

T HAVE just made heavy additions to my stock,
L which makes mine the best assorted
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AIultunl. in ParVo
OR,
A Little Of Everything,

small proportion of the var
will be exhibited.
Working Cotton, Buttons,
Knitting Cotton, Twine,
Bieached Muslins, Crash,
Hoop Skirts, Grain Bags,
Apron Checks, Belts,
sSuspenders, Combs,
Buckskin Mittens, Napkins,
Mems Boots, Mems Shoes,
Boys Boots, Boys Shoes,
,Womens L ChildrghS shoes
sRubberS, Satchels. Whips,
Mems and Boys Hats,
Mems and Boys Caps,
Trunks, Buckskin Gloves,
WOODEN Yarn, &c, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-07-27
democratic Meeting in Stafford.

4 meeting Of the Democratic party of the
county of Stafford was held at the Court House
on Wednesday, the 18th inst. w. p. Conway
was chosen President, and John II. Suite APP
pointed Secretary.
After the object Of the meeting was explain.
cd by Mr.. j. Horace Lacy, an address of some
half hours length was delivered by Mr.. John
Seldom, delegate from this district to the late
Convention at Charleston and Baltimore. The
following resolutions, on motion Of j. C.. Mon
cure, we're unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That tie Democratic party Of the
county of Stafford cordially approve Of, and
endorse the action Of the delegates from this
district in the Baltimore Convention. And that
while We recognize in Breckenridge and Lane
candidates altogether worthy of our support
for the Offices Of President ami Vice President
| of the United States, yet, for the sake Of the
union and harmony Of the party in Virginia,
We are prepared to vote i'll the coming election
rs the Convention tn br held Ut Charlottesville
may recommend.
Resolved, That twcnty-fOrT delegates be aE-
pointed to represent this county in the Con-
vcntion to be held at Charlottesville OH the 18th
of August next
The following persons were then appointed
delegates under the foregoing resolution, viz:
John Seldom, j. II. Lacy. j.. C.. Monc.Irc, j.
Monteith, james Chinn, =. Moncnrc, r. Il.
| Stone, j. T. Cropp, Thomas y. Withers, J. {.
| Shelton, VIM. Irvine, Thos. j. Skinkcr, John
j. Withers, Vim. Ashby, L. c. Warmslcy, WIN.
Alsop, Enoch Harding, james NJ. Taliaferro,
Acouilla Randall, John II. Daniel, ?. D. G..
Hedgnlan, A.. F. Cliff, VIM. Carter and Peter D.
L.owery.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were
added TO the delegation.
On motion. the fredericksburg Recorder
and Democratic papers Of Richmond, and the
Virginia Sentinel" nt Alexandria, we're rr.
1uestcd to publish these proceedings.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
W. P. CONWAY. Pres't.
II C,.r-,- c,r'r
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-07-27
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

FlnE.-About twoo'clock yesterday morning,
one OF the night watch discovered that the boot
and shoe store of ". P. ". Taylor& Co corner
of 18th and Broad Sis, vas On fire. The alarm
being given, the fire brigade came or the ground,
and the fire was got under, but not untl!-ac.
cordlng to the proprietor'S Statelnent-danagc
was done to the amount Of $1,000.
On llli street there are three grated wan
dows beneath the side walk. which give hight
to the cellar. and through one OF theSe-tlIa'
nearest Grace street.-the flames were FIRST seen
to issue. Piled up against this window was Il
quantity pi leather, and the cellar was well
stocked with trunks, boots, shoes, &c. a noe
was burned through the flooring mme'iiatelY
over the cellar, and through it The !aiHe'
spread into the store above.
The premises were insured for $4,000 IN inc
Merchants Insurance office OF this city, $+,OO"
in the Petersburg Fircnan's and Merchants
Insurance Office. aaI =, GOO in the Albemarie
Insurance Corupany'S office. The lire IS be-
loved To have been he work Of III lncrnGia'v.
RrrogprE's rorKr. TnuRSpAY.-ln this
Court. Yesterday. John l." Curry was lined
50 80 for furious driving; and r. II. haGe-
meyer, for turning on the gas in his premises,
in violation OF the 39th article OF the ordinance
concerning gas works. was fined -. The de-
f%cr,Iant said that he did not know that he was
doing aI illegal .cr. The Recorder expressed
himself satisfied Ct his, but said he had no
discretion but To fine.
CARGO SALrs.--We call attention 10 the All
refreshments in another part of this pnper con
corning cargo sales of Rio coffee and Liverpool
salt bv Edmond, Davenport L Co, to-day at u
O'Clock, and of Porto Rico and New Orleans
sugar, at 10 O'Clock, by Dnnlor, Moncnrr Y
The coffee trade in tll;s rity is now III cStab-
lishel fact, and not only that, but 4 great
fact. The following table will show the
amount Of coffee imported INTO this city for the
last three years with its value, on winch duty
has been paid:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-07-27
Democratic Meeting III CuIpcpcr.

At 4 meeting u ithc Democratic party OF C"l-
pcpcr ut the Court House, Oh Monday, The 18TH
of ,,July. 1850, Court day. Col. ". I. linn
phrcys was called 10 the Chair, anu fof'eit
Alexander appointed Secretary,
On motion Of j. S. Barbour, Dr., the CHAR
Amounted 4 committee OF one lroIi! each MagiS-
terial District, vi2.:-J. >. Barbour, Jr., Il.
Strincfcllnw, j. MoiIct, Il. Parrish, !. w. Bell,
Can't. W. W. Lewis, who retired inr conS'i!ta-
ton, ana reported +" he meeting III" following
resolutions.
Isl. That while it is Cause Of rrgrel tia! 'lrIe-
rates lately assembled in the National democrat
ir Convention could not agree in adopting 4
common platform Of principles m" nIlte ltl'urr
the marty banner, vet, III the opinion Of this
meeting. the Democracy Of Virginia hts; take
that nnSiijnn which looks 10 i protection 81 the
Constitutional rights Of the South AMI 10 the
eop,litv III its citizens with those 81 "iiic'
States IF the Union in the enjoyment 81 the
common prupcrty Of the United States.
Ind. That ;hc nominations Of j. {. H'rcEIn-
ridge and .InScplr Lane, for President a"d wee
President. wrra "emincntly liz /" hr made,
and are entitled to the cordial SUPPORT ri the
Democracy Of Virginia.
I'd. cha. - lie appolnte! delegates for this
county to the Convention I" Inc held IN Char-
loitcsvillr On The lGIil oil August next.
The aforesaid resolutions "cIc UNA '!iholsIy
,loutcd. and the blank in the third resolution
was filled with the following amt rs dele
gates. to wit: -.
From the Courthouse DiS,ric,-Col. W. ).
Coons. Can't. q. S. NJ. Payne, Reuben Thomas,
Cant. F.. B. Hill, G. D. Gray, ". d. "aliacll,
C. r.. Cri,tcndcn, j. II. Riycy, lrr. RS. Lewis
and Jackson S.iSson.
Stcveus.mrg-Jas. l.. Stringiellow, ". stout,
Fl. j. Vale, Dir. }. P. Thorn, General W.. II.
Browne, DR.. +. d. Gibson, d. j. II. s;rInEie!'
low, DR.. Z. Barbour, Col. John Taylor and II.
D.. Luckett. =. -,
CoIvins--J. Garnctt, ". !. Flat, JoilI'
Wharton, DR.. j.. S. Wharton, K. y. Bowen g.
II. Tow!es, DR.. j. Parish, Benz. "wInn. W. d.
Brown and V. D. Waylanl.
GathriehtS-Dr. Z. +. Harris, l.. A.. C"rbin'
G. C. Thompson, j. Barber. j. Il. t%larriS' IT,
G.. Parish, j. Walker. j. ". Sthitli. j. HUM
phrevs and B.. +. Richards.
.JetIersonton-Chas. p. Chiffon, T.. Hill, W.
Perry. J. F. Brown. John Luttrcl!, Il. u. Green,
!. W, Corfin, Albert Jennings and Captain L.
Stallard.
Grifinsburg-Dr. c. F.. Hume, &. Il. Coons,
]. j. Jones, i. S. FAINT, Capt. j. D. Brown, j.
r. Colvin, DR.. ". A. Bickcrs, W. Apperso'
and j. VI. Duncan.
On motion Of DR.. Lewis, the original com
n,it;ee and the chairman and Secretary Of the
meeting were added to the list Of delegate.
On motion Of Captain T.. b. Hill, The pro
ceeGings Of this meeting were orderc,t I" os r..
published in the Blue Ridge Republican,
a,J ,bo o.h,r Dpmnrratic DaperS Ut Tie tlStr!ft
and of Richmond were requested to cory.
Or motion. the thanks of the meeting were
unanimously rendered TO the Hon. Shelton r.
Leake, for the very satisfactory address tc:i'
vered by him to-day 10 the people Of CulpepeF.
RoBr. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-07-27

free negroes have made a dead set upon the
two negro slaves, musicians, who accompany
the corps, TO steal them away By force or fraud,
but, so far, without success.
They enticcd one Of them oil into a house,
under false lretenccs, and shut the front door
on him. They told him that he was free. and
that he could he aided to 20 to Canada
Against all this he protested, and rejected their
offers. Watching his Opportunity, he made his
escape out of Il back door, lcaped 4 fence, and
never stopped until he reached the side Of his
master, il. tl.r company Of the Blues. He has
kept . sharp lockout for those "chaps" ever
since. Americas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-07-27
New Jersey Politics..

Trenton, July o5.-The Douglas State Con-
~vcntion, which met here to-day, adopted reso-
lutions declaring that no alliance could be had
with sectionalists, either Lincoln or Brcckin-
ridge, and then adjourned sine die.
The Breckenridge or fusion Convention adopt.
cd resolutions instructins their electors to cast
the vote of New Jersey so rs to defeat Lincoln
and secure the election Of the Democratic Or
Union parties. The electors nominated in.
clude three Americans.