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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-01-25
Sitting THE BARK OF TREES.

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This is a practice very much followed by
fruit raisers. Downing gives his sanction to
1t. Mr.. Pell of New York, famous for his
Orchards, includes it as a part of his system of
orchard cultivation. Men talk of trees being
bark-bound, &c, and let out the bark on the
same principle, we suppose, as mothers do the
pantalooas of growing boys We confess a
prejudice against this letting out of the tucks
in a trees clothes. We do not say that there
may not be cases OF diseased trees in which as
/. remedial process, this may be wise; but we
boys leg, or on a calf's or colts, as a regular
part OF a plan of rearing them, as to slash the
bark of sound and healthy trees. ET-Ee r.
Bark bound ! what Is that? Does the in
side of a tree grow faster than the outside p
When bark is slit, is looser around the whole
trunk than before i? When cancellations have
filed up this artificial channel, is not the bark
just as tight as it was before? Mark, we do
not say that it is not a good practice; but only
that we do not yet understand what the benefit
is .Ct L.L 81 1919
"Why, the bark bursts sometim es."
Yes, disease may thus affect it; and when it
does, cut if necessary.
"Does it do any harm ?"
Perhaps not; neither wouldit to put a wealth
-er cock on the top of every tree; or to bury a
black cat under the roots, or to mark each tree
with talismanic signs. Is it worth while to do
a thing just because it does no harm? f..
"But when a tree is growing too fast, does it
not need it"
Yes, if it can be shown that the bark, albur-
mum, &C., do not increase alike. That excite
mentwhich increases the growth of every other.
In respect to the fruit and seed, doubtless, par
ticular manures2 will d~evelope special proper
ties. But is there evidence that such a thing
takes place in respect to the various tissues of
the wood, bark, &c? teesaia irs iaz
"But if a tree be ~Eluggish, and bound, viii
it not helpitf"-5r9 e5aa a.. 80
Whatever excites a more vigorous circulation
will be of advantage Whether any supposed
advantage from the knife arises in this way, we
do not know. But a good scraping, or a sconr-
ing off of the whole body with sand, and then
a pungent alkaline wash-(soft soap diluted
with urlne) would, we think, be better for
bark bound trees than the whole tribe of Sits,
vertical, horizontal, zig gag, or waved.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-01-25
no W A RID A OCT Alto NJ
NOTICE.

THERE will be . petition presented to The 6om.
missoners of Ashland county. State Of Ohio at
a County road laid out in Lake Township. III said
comfy, commencing at the north west corner of
Hooert F. Chambers land in section Eve, of range.
6teen thence running along said line between sdd
Chandler aad William kore's land to intersectAths
road leading from BopOt Bridge to Jsromssvills
E.vsaabsr 18th 1855. 4Zsx ~
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-01-25
Splendid Farm for Sale.

nNE of the most desirable Farms in the County
" of Ashland, containing first rate buildings. in
GLIDING dwellings and out-houses-the best kind Of
soil-well watered, and an ample supply Of timber
for fuel. fencing, lumber, Sc, 9and Within q short.
distance of the. Town of Ashland, will be sold at =
figure lower than any Real Estate has been offered
within this county for years. For particulars apply
to $50. J. J. JACOBS,
40" At his Office opposite the Bank. ga
Ashland,r March 2, 1858. rfEaoe EFT sS9tfasi1
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-01-25
DR. 3. G. AMER Sc CO..
AMERICAN HOUSE,

Opposite the z0Yn Hal, Main Street, Ashland, oAio
FVNHE subscriber having lately purchased this well
known stand, announces that he has made ample
preparations for the accommodation and entertain
undergone a complete renovation aud many improve
ments have heen made which will greatly add to the
comfort of all those who feel disposed to give him a
call. He assures the public, that his table will at all
times be bountifully supplied with the best the mark
ct affords. He has also engaged the services of the
best ostler in the State, and the travelling public
may rest assured that their horses will be well attend-
ed to. He respectfully %solicits a share of the public
patronage.
N B.LBoarders taken by the week, month or year
at reasonable rates.. C. {.
AshlandA ~ SO. .e-ya If
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
Our Candidate for Member.

The Republicans OF this city at their
convention on Wednesday evening nomina-
ted Gen. Luther A. Cole for Member of
Assembly. This nomination is one ''emi-
nently fit to be made.'' Gen. Cole has
resided in Watertown too long, and is too
well and favorably known to her citizens,
to need any eulogy or formal introduction
to the voters at our hands. He has sery-
ed them faithfully and we'll IN different ca
paclties and has never failed to discharge
every trust reposed in him, to the entire
satisfaction Of his constituents. A self
made man, he is possessed of strong, ac-
tive mind, great energy of character and
an integrity of purpose that has never vet
been as it never will be- questioned in the
least. Two years ago he was chosen to
represent our city in the Assembly, and
was one of the leading and most influential
Members Of that body as all familiar
with the legislative affairs of our state at
that session well know. Personally popu-
lar and unexceptionable as a man, and
good Republican who never finehes but
always stands up to the rack fodder or
20 fodder, We hail with pleasure his nom
nation and urge upon every Republican
IN the city to labor from now until the clo
sing of the polls on Tuesday next with IN
ceasing effort, for his election. He is
Just the man we want to serve us this win
ter In Madison. Both branches of the
Legislature will be strongly Republican, +.
and Gen. Cole can be of vastly more ser
wise to us there than Mr. Prentiss or any
other Democrat. We trust, therefore,
that every voter who has the best interests
of the city at heart will put his shoulders
to the wheel and work with a will from
now until the election is over. for Gen.
Cole With the right kind of an effort he
can be elected by handsome majority
Shall not that effort be made? aa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
More AccessioIis.


The head and front of the Democratic
party here we Of course allude to the Hon.
Charles R. Gill, at present State Senator
from this district, and also chairman of the
Democratic County Committee, as be is al
so President Of the Douglas and johnson,
alias, Little Giant Club of the city Of
Natertown : startled alike Republicans
and Democrats, on Monday last by an
nouncing his determination to vote this fall
for Lincoln, Hamlin and Sloan. SEN
ator Gill sees that the Douglas Democracy
are hopelessly gone. 1t has become evil
dent to his mind, as it seems to US it must
be to that of every other intelligent man,
that Douglas does not stand a ghost of a
chance to carry single State, and that
really the contest is between Lincoln, Ham
lin and Freedom on the one hand. and
breckenridge, Lane and Slavery Exten-
sion on the other Mr. Gill, like true
friend to the best interests of the country,
as be Is, cannot hesitate as to what his du-
ty is, under such circumstances, and he
boldly accepts the issue thus presented
He consequently arrays himself on the side
of Humanity and Right, as against OPP
preston and Wrong, and proposes to re-
duce his professions Of Democracy to prac-
! tice by voting against the sectional Slave
Code organization Of the South and its can
! dilates, and for the nominees Of the Re
publican party; they alone being the only
ones upon whom the enemies of Disunion
can rally with any hopes of success.
1t also affords US pleasure to state that
Henry Bertram Esq, who has always
been an influential and prominent member
of the Democratic party, has also within a
few days signifed bis intention to support
the Republican candidates Mr.. Bertran
is an intelligent gentleman who has serted
two terms as Mayor Of our city, and also
! tNO StdIS cdCil III the OllceS OF Alderman
for his ward, and city Treasurer. Hc
yields considerable influence among his
fellow citizens of his own nationality, ma
ny of whom will, for the first time, unite
with him on Tuesday next in the support
] of our entire ticket. ~
Lawrence t. Fribcrt, Esq. another cdu.
ucated German and enlightened gentleman,
of the well known law firm of Gill, Barber
and Fribert, who has never voted any
thing but the Democratic ticket, is now
heart and hand with us in the support of
Honest Old Abe And so the good
work goes on. Every day we hear of some
neS accession, but our time and space for
bid that we should 60 into further particu-
lars as to who they are, at the present
time. The result of the election on Tues
day will show that their name is legion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
Douglas As He Is.

There is class Of men who, not having
been schooled to arts of diplomacy, and
relying solely on the power Of truth, urge
against their political opponents every con-
sideration, or fact which should influence
votes against candidate This we confess
is, in our estimation, the only honest and
in the end, most effectal mode. 1t should
be remembered that nine tenths of the peo-
pie are unsophisticated, and hence unac-
customed to wink out of sight any feature
of character which vitality impairs the fit
ness for office. We have urged upon the
supporters Of Mr.. Douglas some attributes
of the man which we consider fatal to his
success IN the judgment of all yirtuous per-
sons; but instead of regarding them in
their true light, they have endeavored to
obscure and hide facts so plain as to be
known and read of all men. But 'truth is
mighty. and will prevail" In the hope to
yet secure the attention of the blind vor-
shippers OF fallen man, to those very
traits to which we allude, we present an
article from their own party, as seen below
which, so far as it relates to his visage and
speeches is Douglas as be is.
We quote from the Memphis Aragancze,
a Democratic paner.
AS we have already announced, the
dloated visagc Of Stephen A. Douglas is
now turned towards the South. He com
mences bis tramp to-day, and like an itin-
Grant pcddlcr of Yankee notions, will soon
be hawking his pinohbeck principles over
the South. He comes in our midst with
no worthier motives than the incendiary.
for he can only expect by his visit to add
to the strength of Bell, whose election it is
obvious be prefers to that of Breckenridge.
If Mr.. DOUGLAS WOULD MAKE A
DECENT, DIGNIFIED, TRUTHFUL
SPEECH, his arrogance could be tolera-
ted. But be it said, to the shame of our
politics, that he so EQUIVOCATES &
DECElVES, so ABANDONS TIL E
truth AND STICKS TO FALSE
HOOD, that he renders himself an insufcr-
able NUISANCE, while he has brought in
to disrepute the politics of the countrv.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
Special Notices.
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES,
BRYAN'S
PULMONIC WATERS.

The Original Medicine Established in 1887 and first
article of the kind ever introduced under the name
of Pulmonic Waters in this or any other country
all other Pulmonic Waters are counterfets The gen.
uine can be known by the name Bryan being STAMPED
on each wafer.
Bryan S Pulmonic Waters
Relieve Coughs, Colds, Sore Threats Hoarseness.
Bryan's Pumonc Waters
Relieve Asthma, Bronchitis, Difficult Breathing
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters
Relieve Splitting of Blood, Pains in the Chest
Bryans Pulmonic W afers
Relieve incipient Consumption. Lung Diseases
Bryans Pulmonic Waters
Relieve Irritation of the Uvula and Tons;,s
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters
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Bryan's Pulmonic Waters
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Are adapted for Vocalists and Public Sneakers
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters
Not only relieve, but effect rapid and lasting cures
Bryan's Pulmonic Waters
are warranted to give satisfaction to every one
No family should be without a box NJ
bry ms Puimonie Waters in the house
No traveller should be without n snnn1v
OF Bryan's Pumonic Waters in his pocket.
No person viii ever object to give for
6fyah, Pumonic Waters, Twenty Five Cents.
JOB MOSES, Sole Proprietor Rochester w
Sold by Geo. c. Wainwright and VIM. C. Fouptoir
"aterto"n, and all good Druggists 19yi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAKES CLARKES
Celebrated Female Pills

freParca from prescription Of SIR j. CLARKE \,
D'' I'yS'e'a" Extraordinary to the Queen
This invaluable medicine is unfailipp in the cro 81
all those painful and dangerous diseases to which tho
female constitution is subject 1t moderates ali ex-
eesses and removes all Instructions, and a snecd
cure may be relied on.
10 MARRIED LADIES it is peculiarly suited. II viii
IN short time, bring the monthly periods with
regularity Each bottle, price 81 co. bears the Gov.
eminent Stamp of Great Britain to prevent counter
feits.
cA0TI0N-These Pills should NOT he tokon b,-
'elales during the First Three Months of Pragnopc
"S Vhey are sure to bring MISCARRIAGE b,,t 81
ether time they are safe 90 any
III all cases OF Nervous and Spinal Affection. Pain
III the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight exertiop
Falpltaon of the Heart Mysteries and Whites these
flllS VIII effect cure when all other means have
Ialied and although powerful remedy. do not con-
tam lron' calomel, antmony or anything hurtfuI to
the constitution. Full directions in the pamphlet
around each package, which should be carefully nro
served Sole Agent for the United States and Ian
JOB MOSES, QLate I. C. Baldwin & Co,
Rochester, N. y
". b--SlO0 and six postage stands enclosed TO any
authorized Agent, viii insure bottle containing so
nus by return mail. Sold by Geo. G. wainwright
ana william G. Fountain, WATERFOWL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
No Go. Gentlemen.

There seems to have been preconcert-
ed effort on the par: of the Democratic pa
pers in this county to swear Off clear of
any completely in the outrages committed
by the border rufian Democracy week be-
fore last. The Democrat of this CITY and
the Jbersonian each contained an article
upon the subject last week, undertaking to
smooth over Offs conduct upon that occa-
sion and make it appear that the Re- ubli-
can papers Of this county have unjustly as
sailed him. But these papers, in essen
tial particulars do not tell the same story.
For instance, the Democrat says: "All Mr.
Offs efforts were directed to prevent any
such unpleasant occurrence, and we have
the best authority for stating that be did
all lie could to qucli the difficulty after it
took place He was not present when the
annoyance began, aud when he ascertain
ed collision had happened, he promptly
intcrpcsed to prevent and avert ii. ALI
this reads very pretty, but would be more
interesting if it were true. Our venerable
friend Of the Jedersonian is better posted
in the matter and gets his statement more
correct. lie says: Though not present
ourself, we have heard enough, not only
from Mr.. Off, but from Republicans, who
went from this place to Watcrtown, and
were present and witnessed the whole pro-
eeedings, who tell us that little or NO
blame could be attached to Mr.. Off, as it
was impossible for him under the circum-
cumstanecs to interfere"
1t will be observed that these state
ments differ very materially. One says
Off promptly interposed to arrest and sup
press the disturbance" and the other
says that ''under the circumstances 1t aca,
impossible for him TO INTERFERE" It is fol
his interference that we hold him ac
countable. 1t was his duty to have quell
ed the disturbance, and called for assist
anee if be could not get along without it.
1t is no excuse for him to say that he was
single handed and could not restrain the
mob. Every one knows that his duty was
to keep the peace, and that he was armed
with full power to call for all the help that
was necessary in order to aid him in the
discharge of that duty. He saw fit to take
another course, and must now suffer the
consequences.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
IIr. W. s. MERRILL
DR.. Halls BaIsam

Halls Lung Balsam in all cases gives the best ~
satisfaction. -
HATS Lung BGJsdm has wrought more cures sincs
its introduction than any other cough medt
cine. NA
HAIRS Cough BalSam is endorsed by our leadine
physicians as the safest and best remedy now
before the public.
Hairs Lung Balsam is safe to use among children
and yet powerful in cases of chronic pulmo,
nary disease.
HAIRS LING BGlsoa brings in certificates almost
daily, of its wonderful cures in all parts ~
the country.
HAIRS Balsana for the Lungs is sold in every town
in the country. A
The more striking proof OF the intrinsic worth and
excellence of DR.. Halls Basam for the Innas :;
shown in the rapidity with which it becomes a $500
favorite with the people There is nothing of s;;
ar nature but what Is soon cat into the shade wbo
the Balsam has been thoroughly tested The arents
for It's sale, the country over in ordering new s,,nr
are very enthusiastic in its favor saying 1t INST
the thing It acts like charm its effects arc tynI
magical Inc afiiIcted can procure the medicine If
- JOHN D, PARK, Proprietor
Chicago, ILL.,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
A Last Word to Douglas Men.

1t seems to us that every candid and
intelligent Douglas man must have made
up his mind by this time that the Presi-
Dental contest is narrowed down to the
simple question of choice as between Lin
coin and Breckenridge, and that no one
can any longer have any idea that Douglas
will get single electoral vote We copy
in another place an article from the St.
Pay Pioneer and Democrat, which pre-
sets the matter, SO far as Douglas is con-
ce1hed, in its true light, and We ask every
Douglas man to read it carefully before be
votes and see if the position it takes can
be controverted. Douglas is out of the
question and to vote for him now is simply
to disfranchize ones sell, or give aid and
comfort to the fire eaters of the South
Are the Douglas men of the North West
ready to do this? Let them decide the
matter by their votes on Tuesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
Republicans CT Jefferson County.

This is the last Number we shall issue
until after the election, and we desire there
fore to make a final appeal to you to do
your whole duty next Tuesday. There
never was time when the indications
were so favorable for carrying the county
as the present Everything looks WE'LL
We do not know of a single drawback, I'M
less it be over confidence on the part of
ourfriends, superinduced by the desp on
dency and CONSERVATION in the ranks of
our enemies. But these should not gov
ern our actions at all. We owe it to our
selves, to our party and to our cause to
make bold decided push in behalf of the
whole ticket from the first name on it down
to the last. Every energy should be bent
towards the election of our county ticket,
and for Judge Sloan If you choose He
Der Smith for Sheriff, and the other names
associated with his on the county ticket,
you will have taken the first step towards
the inauguration of new administration
of our county affairs, and put a stop to
the swindling and robbery that have for
years been going on at the county seat
This corrupt clique should no longer be al
lowed to fatten upon the spoils and steal
ings of Office. They have been there so
long that they have made up their minds
that these Offices were created for their
special benefit. Let them know on Tues
day next that this is not so. Vote the
straight Republican ticket, and let US see
if the affairs of the county for the next two
years cannot be conducted in a more eco
nomcal AMI satisfactory manner than they
have been for the last four or five years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02

Returned. Kellogg, the Artist, has re-
turned from the Fair, where took the Premium
on pictures, and those who have pictures which
are covered with speeks or streaks, or whom
their friends cannot recognize, will do well to
call on kellogg over the Bank of Watertown
and get them re-taken, as it will cost but tri-
he. Having permanently located in the CITY,
ana htted up rooms in the best style, he is pre-
pared TO wait on his numerous customers in the
best style of any in the city.
1t will cost nothing to sit for your picture if
you are not suited, as / aciU let nothing 90 ca
espt It be good and gjges satisfaction Remember
the place over the Bank ofWatertown.
J. D. KELLOGG.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
An Important Duty.

One important duty that should not be
overlooked on Tuesday is to gel out teams
and be prepared to bring all tardy and I'M
patriotic Republicans to the polls. THIS
should be attended to immediately after
dinner. Any Republican who has not 20
ted up to that time, should be sent for
Our majority can be materially increased
in that way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
RepubGCaus

Remember that a full vote is Rcpub-
hcan victory. Lock to it, therefore. that
every Republican voter is at the polls and
deposits bis ballot with the names of all
the Republican candidates upon it. If
this is done, our county tickets will go in
by majority of five hundred and Judge
Sloan will beat Larrabee as man never was
beaten in Jefferson County before.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
Shall it be Sloan or Larrabee &?

We are perfectly satisfied that Larrabee
Is a dead cock in the pit" and is going
to be beaten by thousands. But we
would ike to see jefferson county earn a
part Of the glory for SO noble deed, and
hence appeal to the respectable men of
both parties to join in the support of
Judge Sloan He ought to have eight
hundred majority in the county at least,
and 'e'R have if every man puts his shout
der to the wheel and works as he ought to.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
Making fools Of themselves.


Some of the Democrats here are makinc
themselves appear very ridiculous. They
buster and blow because Senator Gill has
announced his intention to vote for Lincoln
and Sloan, and some Of them even swear
about it They also talk about burning
him in efigy, and it is proposed by some
to petition him to resign his seat IN the
Senate But we should like to know what
right they have to do anything of that kind.
Mr.. Gill, though Democrat. ran and was
elected as an Independent candidate, de-
fcating the regular nominees of the Re-
publican and Democratic parties. When
therefore, the Independent" electors who
voted for, aud elected him, call upon hiaI
to resign it will be quite as soon as he can
be expected to entertain any such propo-
sltion. One coming from these sore heads
who very. likely never voted for him
at all will undoubtedly receive, as it will
deserve, no attention at bis hands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-11-02
Beware of Frauds.

We hear that there is game on foot in
some OF the towns among Democrats to de-
celve voters with fraudulent tickets. Look
out for all such on the day of election
You will find what purports to be a RE
publican Ticket" but in some instances
the only Republican feature it has will be
the heading. ALL TIE NAMES UPON IT
WILL BE DEMOCRATIC. Sean your tickets
closely and see that you are not imposed
upon In that way 1t should be the duty
OF. some good Republican to stand at the
polls all day and see that every man desi-
ring it is provided with straight Repub-
lican ticket. Unless this is done there is
danger that mistakes will happen and mon
grel tickets will be voted unintentionallv.
Town Committees, and friends of the cause!
1t IS YOUR duty to see that we do not lose
votes In this way. VIII you look to it?