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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-18

I
come on purpose to restore it. ] feel
very much obliged to him, indeed, for his
poiteness.
's Barker. Barker said Mr.. HartQn,
repeating the name abstractedly. Che saw
there was embarrassment on both sides,
and having unlimited confidence in his
daughter, wished ro cxtrieate them from
it, ian old schoolfellew of mine was nam
ed Barker-Ralph James Barker. Per-
haps you are a relation of his, sir
8" That was my fathers name, sir, an
swered Ralph, internally thanking the old
gentleman for his tact; '' but he died sev-
eral years ago @ @
f" Then, upon my word, = said Mr. Har-
ton, warmly, " it is the luckiest chance in
the world that brought you here's, Mr. Far
ker. Your father and | were friends Of
long standing, and for years and years we
eorresponded together (; but after l went
to Calcutta, l suddenly ceased to hear
from him, and never knew where he was
or what had become of him. You must
stop and dine with US this evening have
hundred questions to ask. might have
known you were Ralph's son. he added,
looking in the young mans face same
eyes, same hair, same mouth, same
everything. Well it will be my turn, next. .
Aud with these words the old gentleman
left the room.
The two young folks remained in silence
fer some time. Ralph at last broke the
pause, saying, May I consider that
have Miss Harton's permission to remain
as well as her father's?'' -
g I shall always welcome my fathers
friends" she answered evasively, and q
little distantly, adding in a more cordia
tone, g I am sure nothing has happened tc
make your visit otherwise than acceptable
Besides, she continued, little miscLiev
ously, when you next call, you may as
well bring my handkerchief yourself in
stead of sending it.
Having thus seen our here fairly launch
ed on the " course of true love" we hopt
that it ''ran smooth y for the future
and that the little ripples at its commence
ment we're not prophetic of subsequent
matrimonial storms. One thing is certain
and that is that about a year after, thc
Times contained the following notice =,
T" May 18th, at St. Matthews, Brixton
by the Rev, Alfred Coupler, D. D., Ralpl
Barker, Esq, of the Middle Temple, t,
Isabelle, daughter of Frederick Harton
Esq, Of Buehey Hill, Brixton.
Itmay interesting to add that Ralph
groomsman on the occasion was Mr.. Hen
Iry Livingstone, and after the ceremon,
was over be was overheard to whisper il
the bridegroom's ear: ''I say, Ralph,
you find any more handkerchiefs, send m,
one, will your"
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The World Growing old.
BY MRS. II. G. PERRY.

How strangely different things appear
to US as we advance in the journey of life,
from what they seemed in LIES morning
time Then. in the natural world, how
brightly the sun shone, and how few were
the storm darkened days, and with glory
even these invested! What fairy-visions
fitted around US in the twilight, and what
a halo of mysterious beauty clothed the
moonlight and the starlight Of that delic-
ious season In the winter, too, as the
cold increased, and the daylight deereas-
ed, and nature seemed as if shrouded fer
her grave, yet even then, tumultuous JOY
came with the masses of snow, and spark
led in the hail-stones and not summer in
its fullness of. life could impart greater joy.
Thenl how early the spring-time came,
and how we deemed summer at hand, even
while the snow-fakes nestled among the
delicate peach blossoms. .-leaping in our
our happiness over the long cold rains that
must come between; and what music was
contained in the earliest notes of the uarnu-
sical Frog, heard with young ears! Then
hew long was the summer, how glorious
the foliage of her leaves and flowers, and
what fullness of blessing in her lap, and
the autumn seemed to unfold the gathered
glories Of the year in hercapaeious fields,
as if summer had brought not only her
choice fruit, but her richest perfumes and
shoverod them all into her lap, and filed
all the earth with her fragrance
50 How is it in life's midday? The sum-
mer sun shines. but not as in the olden
time its brightness is not so intensely
enjoyed. and the stcrms. come more fre-
quently and have an unWonted dreariness
in them. The moonlight and the starlight
are still beautiful to- US, Iut are more than
half divested Of their fairy-like .enchant-
ment, and the twilight meets dim eyes, and
its :. harmonies of hymns fall upon duh
ears The snow falling SO pure and silent
y around US, exerts saddening, and per-
haps, hallowing influence upon US, but
brings no hilarious joy, as is once did the
winter seems 10th TO depart. and the spring
seems 10th to depart, and the spring time
fingers, and we fesl sure that the seasons
have really changed; and it may be SO,
but when they do come to US. we say they
are so short, and are gone ere we notice
much but their imperfect productions-for
We have not grown blind to imperfectnes-
indeed nothing appears as perfect to Us as
We once supposed it to be.
Now, why is this difference Why. to
US, does the world seem to grow Old, and
lose its freshness? Seem, I say, for VIZ
know-if We pause and tllink-that there
10 such changes. Alas! is is because ao,
grow old, and grow old too when re ough
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Sherff's Sale.

BY virtue of an execution issued out of the Circuit
Court for the County of Jefferson and State of Wis
consin. in favo + of Benjamin B Morris and to di-
racted and delivered against the goods and chattes
lands and tenements ofLyman,E Boomer have levi
ed upon all the right title and interest wh ch tho said
lyman E. Boomer had the 10Th day of Septem Der
A. D. 1859 any time thereafter in and tc the fol-
lowing described real estate situate in the City of
Watertown County of Jefferson and State of Wiscon
sin to vii The South west quarter of Section nine in
Township Eight North of Range fifteen east, also the
North half of the South East quarter of the
tion and much CT the South East fractional quar-
ter ofsection eight, and range aforesaid lies
on the East side of Rock River and north of line
commencing the South East of said Section
eight and running North So degrees West to Rock
River, also the North East quarter of Section eight
resaid which shall expose for sale and sell at
publlc auction so much thereof is necessary to
make the amount of said Judgment with interest and
coSt to the highest bidder at the Planters Hotel
the city of Watertown in said county on Monday the
14th day prI 1869 at the hour of O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day satisfy said Judgment inter
est and costs. HEBER SMITH,
Dated FEB "a. 1862. Sheriff Jeffersoni County
Gill, Barber & Fribert, plf's Att'ys- 3S:6w z-y
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to be young and take upon ourselves
cares enough to crush out The gladncss from
our hearts, and then wonder why We can
not feel as we once felt,
Tears, too, dim our eyes; harsh and
discordant sounds untune our ears for the
melodies of hope; and anxious thought
for the morrow spoils each to-day; and if
we go en- in this course, we shall lie down
some night, to fnd our work all done, it
may be-but most surely to fud we have
cheated ourselves of blessing while do
ing it.
Let US be watchful and jealous Of our
selves, lest anxious cares destroy the peace
of life. They steal upon US unawares,
wrinkle the brow chase away the smile
and force the tear; make US forget to sing
for the hymns and song we sang in early
days, and often make us complain of those
who do not take upon themselves the grioy-
Gus burdens we fail to cast off, thus 6lam-
ing even the young, who feel as we once
felt, because they are not even as we are
There is much gained by learning hoc
to labor easily; and as much by learning
ho'o to endure patiently and hopefully
A glad and cheerful faith in final good will
do much to help US to keep young, 1t is as
spectacles to failing eyes; it maketh things
otherwise dark and obscure, clear as the
noon-day; helps US TO see with young
eyes; keeps the heart warm with the gar
ments of praise, and causeth all the foun-
tains of life to send up jets of JOY to an
eYer-increasing heirht. -.
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state of Wisconsin, Circuit Court, jefferson
County.
! Sherif's sale in Foreclosure

S Against sherif's sale in Foreclosure
Edsou Langley.
DYVIRTUE of and in pursuance to Judgment in
ID Foreclosure and{Sale rendered in saidsCourt in
the above entitled action the Eleventh day ofFeb
ruary, A. D 1852 shah exposefor sale aud sell ae
pnbIc auction TO the highest bidder at the Court
House IN said county Wedn eSday the 21st of
May at the hour of one o'clock afterno oon
on that the following described mortgaged pr
ises or SO u eh thereofs shall be necessary
the amount said Judgment with interest and costs
besides the expense of said sale Co wit The West
half of the South West quarter OF section number
fhirtee fISf aud the north quarter Of the north
east quarter of section number twenty three (25 all
in town number six [61 north of Range number six
teen {63 eas in the county of Jefferson in the State
of Wisconsin containing hundred and twenty
acres of land or less HEBER SMITH.
--.F -E Sheriff JEFF. Co. Wis.
Dated Sh'fs oHice Feb 18th, 1852 -5s
j II. Paine & Son, ea
ne.37-I3w sPI'fs Attorneys, Milwaukee
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Circuit court--county of Jefferson.

against
Henry Macs. Lueie Macs, IIarriett B Nichols,
Charles Il, Fargo, Austin ". kellogg and Joseph
Barton Defendants 49, 14i
Snmmons.-For relief. Complaint not served.
The State 81 Wisconsin, To the above named De-
tendants; You are hereby summoned and required
TO answer the complaint in this action which Is lied
IN the ecs the Clerk of the Circuit, Court the
village oFJeferson in said County, and to serve q
copy O. your saswe. to the said complaint on the
subscriber at his Office in the city of Natertown Jef
fsrson County Wisconsin within ninety days after the
service Of this summons on you. exclusive of the day
of such service aud if you fail to answer the said
complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff
this action will apply the Court for the relief
nanded in the complain. -@a.aAa
Dated February 10th A. d. 1852.
HARLOW PEASE.r
SSw G. ssf H& Is Plaintiffs Attorney
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O0lit ano QQlis0om.


the tears he prevented from flowing in life.
s8 It is easier to beg pardon to-day
than tomorrow
. py@ Never employ yourself to discov-
er the faults others-look to your own.
g= He who can suppress moment s
anger may prevent days of sorrow.
49, What is Good for determining a
mans WEIGHT? His balance to the bank
er's.
IS When men get to be hard cases
above the ground, they had better be in
hard eases under it,, @ -
~ Who has no friend and no enemy.
is one Of the yulgaF-Eithout talents
power or energy a-~s
gw- If man has a full head and an
empty pocket, the stomach generally has
TO so. "lFh the pocket @ 55 3.
A@'E Il SOUND a'Scret'oh IS not SO nlu0h
indicated by never making mistake as
oS never rtl'si''ip9aohe' '1 s.a'az
~ Comfort and discomfort are eften
ieausedb BY opinions which are absolutely
worthless. fsa.5z.z E4
pG% Politcness is the religion of tho
heart. as piety is that Of the soul, 1t is
good nature in action. ~
tpcsg= 1t is best not see case in all its
bearings, if we must act With pronptness
and decision. a
gH Old age is bad for the face, but
good for the head. Every face has its
scores and is map of life.
np The man who spends his money
for tobacco will certainly get oaid, but
never a ouid BRO ouo.
1t;s 10 bo feared that evoo tho sbonso.
hold words, in some families, are not very
pleasant to ears polite. ..--..
So T. i hard 70 SOW which i tba
worst too much family government or too
little; we prefer the latter. U-
| pE Who would make. the best SOL
dierg? Dry goods men they have the
most drilling
aag= The frmest friendships are formed
in adgersity, just as iron is welded in the
fereest flames. -ls.. sss- z7e
e- Nothing more easy than to do mis-
nothing more difficult than to suffer
without complaining. ,s .r....s
~ AS the human head is about twelve
inches lone what's difference betveen 81
mans being shorter by head or shorter
by foot. ay ss sr a= r-- .-.r
he= Instead Of saving things to make
people stare and wonder, sa.s what will
keep them from staring and wondering
hereafter; this is philosophy.
eg+ One bv one the objects Of orr af-
focslon DEPART but our affections remain
stretching forth, Ike vines, their broken
/ and wounded tendrills for support.
to- Ma - ,onos4 NOV nroot;oo.
on himself deceit sufficient if nracticed on
others, in different way. to send him to
State prison '@- I.
s1@ 4 diamond NAV ho worth rbo1o
coal mine, a single pearl cargo of ovs-
/ ters. and a NUGGET Of gold a ouarrv Of
Granite,
p- ssUbat aro 1-o,, 1ooL;no aftor nv,
daughter % said an old gentleman at a
Christmas. party, ssLooking after son-in-
law for you, father y 7esv r
8 nl5g= Lord .TburIow said 81 divide INV
work into three parts: mart I do. part
does itself, and part leave undone.
nlP Generally spcaBipe it is not wise
to be eccentric. Peonle are usually eccan-
trio about little things not worth fighting
about. r----..fr
Ia A young lady, writing as enthus-
astically as young ladies generally do por
| ....- C.-,LalJ; -. r L. III -r..l L..
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BAIRD & SKINNER.

Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Land and Loan
Agents have complete abstract of the Records of all
Titles and incumbrauces Real Estate in Jefferson
CO. Office over Bank Of Watertown, Watertown, Wis.
paTRD c. B. sKINNNR.
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DENTISTRY,

s- DR.. G. Shamberg has located himself
80 per nanently at Watertown, and is now
{ 1res-z-ssA prepared to wait upon those who may
~IIIIy require his servises. Office in Preh-
ards Block over the Watertown Bank. ls
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A. PETERSON,

n Peterson s Maldaners Block, Watertewn, Wiscon-
sim Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, Gre
Tools Hats Caps, Boots, and Shoes, Window Paper,
Stationery,
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Il. C. STARN,

Clock and watch Repairer, and Dealer in Clscks,
Watches Jewelry, Silver and plated Ware, Violins and
Strings, Gun Caps " ads, etc All work done by him
warranted to give satisfaction and as low at any
other shop. -.t.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-18

aa When men get to be hard cases
above the ground, they had better be in
hard eases under it,.
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ESg@ Who has no friend and no enemy.
is one of the vulgar-w without talents,
power or energy.
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The unaffected kindness of her tone and
manner went to poor Ralph's heart, and
as We often feel more gratitude for little
faYors than great. lie felt that her beauty
was the least of her charms for It was on
ly the transparent veil through which
shene her true womanly nature in all its
ioyeliness. Is be again rose to go, she
extended her hand towards him; he took
it in bis own, and bowling his head, was on
the point of impriuting a kiss upon the
white taper fingers. when the door opened,
and Mr. Harton entered. Isabelle hasti-
y withdrew her hand, and eoloring deep
ly, said to her father, g Let me introduce
you to Mr.. Barker, papa
The large, stout gentleman advanced,
and offering his hand. said, with penetra-
ting glance in the young mans face, l am
always glad to welcome my daughters
friends low do you do. Dir. Barker /? -
Ralph stammered out something about
the weather, and was evidently in no lit
tie confusion, when Isabelle came to his
rescue, and said, with quiet selfpossession,
/" Mr.. Barker found my handkerchief in
tic street, papa, ard vas SO kind as to
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selett M(isffIlang.
TALE OF A HANDKERCHIEF

- BEG your pardon ,"
4pss Excuse me, sir /"
ID The first speaker was a fashiona-
=, y bly, dressed young man, and his in
g terlocutor beautiful young lady.
2Co Their situation was the mcst en-
, 1862-12-13
FROM The GULF.
INTERESTING REPORTS OF
COMMANDERS.
Operations On the Enamy's Coast.
Important from the Ceast Block
ade.
FROM The GULF.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The Navy Depart
ment has received dispatches from Rear Ad-
miral Farragut endorsing report from Lieut..
Commander Mrkcan Buchanan. of tue United
States gunboat Calhoun, dated off Br,sher
City, Nov. 2Sth, stating that m. expedition
Bell River, and returned on the morning Of
tile 2Stl, with 4 launch mounting Il l2-poand-
er Dahl:srecn hoWitzer and two prisoners.
The remainder Of her crew escaped She had
on board sixty tents and ! few worthless shot
guns.
that the rebel steamer Victoria was fired and
blown up of Last Island abort two weeks bc-
fore the date Of his report. It appears sile
broke her piston rod, and sent boat up for
assistance When hearing th1t our forces
were in possession Ut the placc,thc went back,
set fire 10, azd then deserted her.
Com. Buchanan learned from 4 rebel officer
who came up with . flag OF truce, that her
crew had arrived in Franllina, L., and that
the steamer was loaded with arms, a1nmunl-
tion, clothing, &c.
Actin. Master Frederick Croker, command
Pensacola Bay, reports to the N1vy Depart,
ntnt, the 25th Of November. that on the 1otll
ult. the British schooner Maria, from Bllize
Honduras, and OH the 11th the rebel schooner
Corey, from Havana, we're taken in the attempt
| to run the blockade ut Sabine Pass, aud sent
| Il, Key West for adjudication.
| Commander Caldwell, Of the iron-c1ad gun
boat Essex, reports to the Navy Department
off New Orleans, nnder date Of Dee. Sd. thai
he seized, at the depot Of the Baton Rouge
| and Opeiousas Railroad, 2226 barrels Of mo
lasses, and delivered it on board the store shil
here, agrecablE to the order Of Rear Adnira
| Fa1Iagut-
He states that this molasses is the produc
Of the eneny's country, and was Transporter
to Baton Rouge for shipment up the river b.
steamer which was expected the day afte
our arrival.
, 1862-12-13
a brilliant Exploit.

One Of tic coolest and most gallant exploits
IF tho war was performed recently hy
Lieutenant Wells H. B!,dse,t of the 37th
Illinois, formerly Of thl* etyl :'n'l an orderly
sergeant named Fe1vE Easnctt. formerly OF
Brown county, Wisconsin. The facts ART
nurr:,!cl III :: private lvt:cr from Briyadivr
General T. B. Brown to Hon. II. #. Dlod-
rttt, .!t.d Srr;ns;ie Mo-. November 17th,
1862, from which We arc permitted to make
The following cx'ract- Att Il preliminary
description Ct ali engagement with tl4c rebels
eighteen miIrs from SeWtonia, General B.
proceeds:
..TE;. General tSc1s0dc!i!> scnr Lieut.. Nodgctt.
attcItl! !,S an Orderly with oT:srs TO Col. 1ls.
4th Missouri c;,valr TO NOV. to the left and al
lack III tlat direction tn: Tonte OF tac tcl1G1 a';5
nussiur hr srda,n'y found himself lacinG about
forty rebels drawn up in itr"sHl'- line Without
. moments hesitation nc a;s'l ths orderly drew
tl,ir pistols and charged. Al tho SANG time tenn
uri,,- bravery With DterzY. aud not feeling arg DE-
sire to ehcd blood n'1ilrssy l.' drew ou his hana-
kerchsv, and waved il II. token OF nls willingness
1l.n shoot them lo:tn The cool lInpuience o. inc
al nouplrsecd tho foe and perhaps thinking there
as leEe ieres ~ tnc rsF ci: & o. 1ne 1 y1w
s.ekc:laadieI. III is difficult to E:iy which ad-
,nired most in the Lieutenant. his bravery IN max
ing the charge asainst such odas When q, 10 I nase
euce OF mind and cno!ness in offering them then
1;ycs. The Orderly TOO. 1escrsy* more than pass
- one time sheriff OF Brown county, WISCONSIN
T:be lieutenant and Orderly were well matched
i,oth quiet and determined mel an glad Of 'la'
5nr N opportunity Of hearing testimony to tn
bravery ana aoldier!y conduct of L'cMtenant Wei
81 Dioagr:t hope the Governor Will reward Ai1
:. j ,1n very truly yonr ohcdicnt serrant-
- E. r. EEOwE, Brig Gen.
, 1862-12-13
CHICAGO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1862.

sissipri, and already. it is with great difficulty
ti;at cannon ana wagon n.trlins are moved. Foc
some time several Transports have heeu en-
gagged III traffic with the con :edcrates below
Helena as has been reported under authority
Of the government. Salt, provi=ions and gen
era1 plantation supplies have been taken down
and exchanged for cotton. This traffic is now
pronounced contrary to the regulations Of 1he
government, and several steamers have been
arrested
Alter the 18th inst there will be no more
monopoly in the sale Of newspapers on mill
tasy railroads in this department.. That will
be put On a par with other legitimate trade. j,
In consequence Of the great numbers, OF
pimps and thieves, now in Cairo, Gen Tnttle
has Issued an order that all persons found
here without visible means of support sh,ll
be arrested and put to work IN the Quarter
masters Department.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 12.-The Washington
| istor says: Dispatches from Grants army state
| that We had captured | 200 prisoners while i'll
| pursuit. Of Pemberton's army, and more We're
! coming in hourly.
, 1862-12-13
TEE PRESIDENT STANDS FIRM

TIE PRESIDENT STANDS FIRM.
1t will cheer the hearts Of loyal men to
know that burdened and anxious snid the
responsibilities Of this crisis, the President
stands firm. The shadow On the dial has
gone forward and never backward since
Ibis tremendous contest began, and having
taken his bearings carefully by the beacon
lights Of Right and Humanity, Mr.. Lincoln
will not swerve or recede. The New Year
will surely open the new dispeasatlon, d
nation will be born in q day. Il race Of
black freedmen from a race Of slaves. Old
Conservatism may shriek and shrink shud-
dcrinGly from lie vision, and the owls and
bats that have bred in The murfy coveris Of
the monster Oppression may ill the air
with their dismal 1oo1inss, still the Presi-
dent stands firm, and History will vindl
cate his courage and sobleness, when sla-
, very sllall be looked upon a past horror
from which the age has awakened to bet
ter inter,,rcted Humanity.