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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

II: THE n NoRTH PoLE.---Two Frenah gen
tlemen recently explored the island of
in a manner never before
done. Theyohave measured the e'omoun
tains, mapped the whole coast, examined
the vegetable products, the geological
composition ETC., of the island They
found that the long day extended over
several months, during which the sun
never sets. became intensely hot after a
month or two, by the unceasing heat from
the sun. In this period vegetation springs
iupsin great luxuriance and abundance.
The.North Pole is only a matter Of 800
'milesafrom the island, and it is thought
by the two explorers, as by many others
that the Pole itself, and the sea which is
supposed to surroud it, could be reached
from Spitzbergen. without any great
difficulties being encountered t. A singular
fact is noticed by the explorers in connec
ton with this Island. is the enormous
quantities of floating timber which Liter
ally. cover the waters Of the bays ant
creeks. A careful examination of tn
character, condition and kind of thes
floating logs would, no doubt, lead to-
i conclusion as to whence and how the
came, and probably suggest new .heorie
for the solution of geographical problem
! connected with the Arctic. seas. -a#a5 b.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

Coon RULES For ALL.-Profane
swearing is abomniable. Vulgar Lam
guage is disgusting. Inquisitiyeness is
offensive. Tattling is mean. Tellin g
lies contemptible.a Slanderingi is devilish.
Ignorance, isendisgraceful. and laziness
IS shameful Avoid all the vices, and
and aim at usefulness This. is the road
in which to become respectable. Walk
in it, II Never be ashamed Of honest labor.
Pride is a cnrse-a hateful vice. i Meyer
act the hypocrite.t Keep good company
Sneak the truth, at all times. Never be
discouraged, but perseyere, and mountains
WlhlnecomeI mole hlllss ta-za naef sGa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

A transportation experiment is about
to be made from Dubuque, the result of
which will be looked for with interest.
A steamer viii leave there in a daysor
two for the Gulf of Mexico and the sea,
towing a feet of barges loaded with nearly
100000 bushels of wheat for New York
and Liverpool. It is an experiment as to
the feasibility of transporting grain from
the Upper Mississippi to seaports by vessel,
instead of railroads sn"F aE.EiE 1r-"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

p
The BEAyERAs AN. ENGINEER -At
the last meeting of the American AS O.
citation for the Advancement Of Science.
L. FL. Morgan, ESD of Rochester, and
an interesting paper on the habits of the
beaver, { Having made this animal the
subject Of. study for several years, he was
able to give many interesting facts regard
ing the extent Of their operations On
the southern shore of Lake superior, ia
Marquette county, be. found remains of
long canals and dams constructed by them
for the purpose OF transporting their cut
tings, consisting of trunks of trees two or
three feet long, from the place where the
trees had faheuto their 1odges.T Some OF
these canals were 800 400 land 500 feet
long. They were generally three feet
wide, with an average depth Of three
feet. In order to nlaintain a continuous
depth Of water, they made dams at certain
distances, and followed the Chinese plan
ITO whom the lock was unknown-of
drawing their cargo from one level to an
other. Mr.. Morgan has settled Icng
disputed point regarding species. From
a comparison of more than 100 skulls of
American beavers with. four OF FIVE of
Europeon origin, be is enabled to state
that both classes belong to the same fam
ily.-Am. Artisan .TTtGHco
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

j Jack n, a simon pure Yankee, was
examined in an important case in
a Western court. Counsel found it ex-
trcmely difficult to extract the whole truth
from him, his ingenuity and ignorance
combined enabling him to evade
the question:. AT last the lawyer, losing
patience, exclaimed. j" Why, Mr.. n, d.
you prevaricate so much?" Jack, sup
posing that he referred to his peculiar
maner of 'utterance, convulseeh1the Court
and audience by replying Indignantly,
How cana feller help preyaricating when
he has lost three Of his front tegth7"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

A subscriber ola country paper of lone
standing, who had neverpaid a dollar Of
his subscription, told the collector, who,
not many months ago called upon him for
his bill, that he had no funds: ole on.v
subscribed for the thing in order to encou4,
age the undertaking. g."'-4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27
Very truly, your ffiend.ro
.Dz 26sbrY3 Hsad L. IL SPINNER.


THE MODEL .MAN,-The model naa,s
never distur bs hen when she is settin,
never speaks cross tew a lost dorg; al
ways puts7a five cent sshinplaster in, his
=pocket.latee Saturday night; tew hev j:
ready Sunday morning for the church
platter; raises whenever a lady enters the
street kars; remember your unkel plainly.
and ask afteriawl The family If ,he,steI,s
ION aacat'sI tail he iz sure to. do it light,
and Immediately ask her pardon; hooks
up his wife's dress and plays hoss with
the children. Never NEEDLES; withr the
cream in the milk pans; goes easily of
earands and Gums, back in season; attends
evpn buddyisr phuneral- kan alwug tell
when the mune chapgez; thinks Just az
yu dos,or the other way if yaogants him
tew; follews. eyfy buddy's siadViee but his
own; practices most. of the. viriews with
out knowing it, leads the, life. Of shorn
lamb, gifts sick after awhile, and dize az
soon az he kans tew,r save, making emmy
further etrubble. ~. -....
The model mans vices are not fearel
nor his. virtews respek ted# HeTliees in
the menlnerry ov the World jist abowt az
long az a pIezzent day tduz.aafs7, ass
Q HE may be called "a !" clever feller,"
and that iE only, a libel;e but he will git
hz rewardz Observation-Disclosures the
birds gifts thairh, Billings.ida
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27
AUGUST WIGGE1NEaOEsN.


J EW z LIE
Hss recently opened Jewelry Store in john
sons block, corner Main and lst street, where he
wilt keep constantly on hand large stock of
Watches Clocks Jewelry, Silver and Plated
Wsre, &c. &C. Particular attention paid to
rspeiring Watches, Cloaks, Jewelry, &c, and
Warranted TO give satisfaction. a-#
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

In a graveyard in Lagrange, Tenn. is
said to be a tombstoneNiththis inscription;
Ao'' Here lies old twenty per cent:
The more he got the less hespent;
The more he got the more he craved
81 > If he goes to heaven We'll all be saved
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27
PERSONS At a DIsEAM gE

May communicates confdentiaily BY letter, if they
inclOse Two Dollars for Consultation Fee in each
letter. All letters, communications and interviews
strictly private and confidential. No answer will be
given to letters unless Two Dollars incosed as
Consultation Fee. By inclosing four cent stamps,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

GOLD VS.. GREENBACKs.-Hon. L. Z.
Spinner, the Treasurer of the Udited
States, has replied to letter written to
him by Hon. E. G Spaulding, of Buffalo
In regard to the proposition to pay Gov
crnment bonds in greenbacks The let
ter is characteristic Of the sturdy honesty
OF the old watch dog who sits at the
Treasury gates, and is as follows:
B;y.4a,e--r- -, WASHINGTON Nov. 9.
Hon. Z. G.. Spauldine, Bufal6,dN NJ Z:
+ Ny DEAR S1R:l Your note of the 3osh
instant has been received, If some, one
who bel ewes in hightoned swindlins wi,l
write in favor of open Reputation, [ VIII
agree to give the subject the consider,
ton of a careful reading. But / hat @
not the patience to read anything adveea-
ting the sneaking expedient, of payi1g
the National debt in deprecated currency.
The Secretary of the Treasury is sound
on that subject, and in bis Forthcoming
Annual Report will address an argumens
to Congress and the Country that am
sure will please you and those who are
neither knavcs or fools '''Sff
The finance question is to become tne
leading one in the organization of parties,
and L had hopedfthat such men as Butler
md Stevens would have remained with
he great body of their. friends Having
N abiding faith in the honesty cf the
oeople, / believe The question wi!t be set
led honestly and that honest Americans
will be'sparedsl The shame O, having their
Nation stiglnatized as a land Of cheats and
windlcrs. - 7"f'1.Sii btfs
Very truly. your ffiend.ra
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27
GUIDE TO HEALEET AID
rnRTN ID .

..-,- LUM g 4a4E1Es
VIII be sent to all who are In delicate health ana
whose infirmites and impotence prevent them from
getting married. One for the LADIES, and one for
the GENTLEM EN-say which one you want, or send
about getting rich and eminent, winning the affec-
tions Of the opposite sex, ending with speedy and
happy marriage, will be sent gratis at the same time
Address all letters as follows: EDr. Raphael,
Post Offce BOX 6272a Chicago, Illinois.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

#o-rg p. AEELIGEIDS ..-~.
If you visit him personally he will tell the afflicted
the of their disease and suffering. He also
tel whether they can be cured or not, thus saving
the afflicted both trouble and expense. His hours
for seeing visitors from 10 A. .lEs to 2 III. :.
daily Sundays excepted,-at Mo- 2I3
East TIad5sGr7 street (up staErs). between
Wells and franklin streets. Chicago,
Illinois. Consultation Fee, Two Dollars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27

To make things more sure If you call personally he
will show you the likeness of f.
Your Future Husband or W iEe
He viii tell you their circumstances and future pros
pects-and what is better still he tell you their
thoughts, and what their REAL intentions towards
you What is better than all, he ltell you If they
will make you happy. He is, therefore, a sure de-
pendence. To all i'll business his advice Is inyalr-
able. He foreten with the greatest certainty the
result of all commercial and business transactions
and speculations. DOCTOR RAPHAEL interprets
dreams for lottery numbers with unfaing accuracy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27
RICH. HAPPY AND sUCCEssFuL
GOOD II EWs FOR, 80
---s= la DTE& YI. a'.s---


All who are in trouble, all who are unfortunate an
whose fond hopes have been disappointed, crushed
and blasted, ali who have been betrayed and ruined
by false promises and deceit all who have been de-
celyed and uifed with all go to him for advice and
get satisfaction. He makes your misfortune pass
away he makes the slader and envy of your enemies
fall harmless, and he sustains your character and
respectablty in spite of evil reports and rumors.
All who are in doubt of the affections of those they
love- consult him to relieve and satisfy their minds
and TO find out 1t their bright and hopes will he
realized. eaf54.ss7 -. 'e"9
IN Love Affairs he Never Fails.
He has the secret of winning the affections of tho
opposite sex. He guides the single to wealthy and
happy marriage, and makes the married happy His
AID and advice have been solicited in innumerable
instances, and the result has always been ..-,st
SPEEDY AND HAPPY MARRTAGE
If ladies who have suffered from misplaced conf
dence, consult him before they get married. he will
restore their bloom, freshness and vigor Of YOUTH
and enable them to enter married life with conf
dence ofhealth and happiness.-Joe1matQf Of Health.
GOOD NEWS E@g .AEE5g
lyn bIIofrc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-27
"W-w-will you marry me now p,

n .'W ell I0d-don' t care .. d-damn whether
you'll marry me orlonot. You won't get
meainto that canal again, 7, al. - 80, +,
n Nor7did lie again9essay bis fortunes in
the uncertainodeepsto Shlxering aid chat
tering with his teeth, he quickly departed
and returaledsto his i:oue, a sadder, and,
let US hope,la wiserrman. Toledo Blade
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1867-05-25

IVY HHW FWfHtW HHihs# i
r pptm M hyrfhfaia IA "a kat 81
lhh " IlFs aphelimss tllmb h n.
iHp n = pyramid sod why MI
HisHiifs lihe CIR eAwI iatg fIs fas
itiietaie Congress Small sea aee
lsaiptilsla aa hs j. h waa ldg eneggl
Y W uheh harm liafrloglam bnl
bled HInn biz Iifa, lm iHssaB va
~ hts eeffnpi hctfi anil h. dId Meth
ihH lft mUnth HeuId, hnd haIt ansI
tfaluee that gftH ami foad man
lefletam Davis wlnza baeusn.l
name e iop saefsl ~ b. polluted Iv
pa - vile II vas supposed ,iat
iliis eoniemptilla pigmy was already
fesiefing 10 40 lnaHroaehalde laola.
ton q shape, bai h seems he has
lHihd . sui lower deep and since
lie has commenced the descent, he
lnlends 70 ftlhom The buitum II his
disRrace and fnf This purpose he has
loined The Radical party. W. con.
grainlatc The Conservative NJ sIIa.
.isslppi upon their hnppy rid,lanr
" the Radicals can swallow 4 trea.
tire 90 corrupt. we certainly should
moi complain. INDEED, Orr Il tho
man Of all others whom we woifld
clloose to oppose ~. IIIs embrace Il
more fatal than amy mans doadIiea
hostility. The most hopeful canse
will wither under his touch. Liks
the renowned Hum, no grass grows
where his traitorous feet trend.
There is poison In bis presence; and
the party that rests under the shadow
Of his wings might as we'll repose
IN the blighting shades Of the t|pas
tree. But Orr might as well hide
himself in some cast-oif sarcbopha-
gus, for he will soon sink into TINT
obscurity from which he iirs, emerged.
under the fostering care of people
that adopted him with love, but now
disown him with scorn. We trust.
aye, we know, that Orr will find but
few followers in Mississippi. BY
yielding anything more than a forced
aequlescence in the despotism of Rad
lcal rule, the Southern people would
lose the respect of both friends and
enemies IN the North-indeed, the
respect Of the civilized world. Men
who are conscious Of having COM
mitted no crime, should ever scorn to
acqnlesce in the charge Of dishonor
and wrong. A tyrant once said to a
brave and virtuous man: at Is In
my power to hang you" To which
the noble spirit replied: "very like
ly; and it is in my power to be
hanged and scorn ye.h while Orr is
pandering to power, and selling him
self and his principles for gain, let
the Southern people remain true to
their integrity, and treat with loatb-
ing and disgust these threats to con-
6scate and hang. Radicalism has
done It's worst. The tide Is turning.
The fanatics will soon be driven from
power, and the Union restored upon
the basis of Peace, Justice, Equality,
and the Constitution. op.-Avalanche.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1867-05-25

Miss LESLIE ON sLASo.-Therc
is no wit, says the author Of the Be
havior Book in 0 lady to speak ol
taking q snooze,' instead of a nap
in calling pantaloons "pants,o or
gentlemen "gents'-in saying of q
man whose clothes are getting old,
that he looks "seedy"-and in allud-
Ting to an amusing anecdote, or d.
yerting incident, to say that he Is
ricb,' All slang words are detest-
able from the lips of ladies. We are
always sorry to hear a young lady
use such word as "polking," when
she tells Of having been engaged In
a certain dance too fashionable not
long since; but happily, It is now
last going out, and almost banishe,l
from the best society. To her honor
be il remembered, Queen Victoria
has prohibited The polka being
danced in her presence. How can q
genteel girl bring herself to say,
.last night | was polking with Mr..
Bcll,D and "Mr. Cope came and
asked me to, polk with him. Its
coarse and ill-souuding name is wor-
thy of the dance. We have little
tolerance for young ladies, who, hav-
ing in reality neither wit nor liumor,
vt up for both, and having nothing
of the right stock to go upon, substi-
tutc coarseness and impertinence mot
to say impndence) and try 10 excite
laughter and attract the attention of
gentlemen by talking slang. Where
do they gel itg How do they pick
II ups From low newspapers or
vulgar bookss Surely not from low
companions We have heard one of
these ladies. when her collar CHANGED
to be pinned awry, say that Il was
put on drunk, also that her bonne,
was drunk, meaning crooked on her
head. When disseminated she was
"hoored;s when submitting TO a
thing unwilling, she was "brought to
the scratehlh { Sometimes she did
things "on the sly"
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1867-05-25

Is IT Best TO MARRY9-Th,
New York Gazette says: "Twoyoun
ladies want oknow whether we agre,
with the apostle Paul that II Is besI
not to marry. Yes and no, dear
girls. That depends upon circum.
stances. A husband Is like black.
smiths largest hammer, In being q
very handy and useful article to have
about, If you need il aud can n,anag,
II, and very useless and maiapropos
II You don't and can't. Speaking
chemically, marrying Is mixing the
oil and water Of opposing tastes, un.
less the alkali Of genuine love b.
added, in which case you have soar
and smoothness, and glide through
life easily. Or we may vary the ex.
preston little, and may say thai
love Is a solvent which unites. II |,
indispensable II Is delightful; It |,
powerful but the trouble Is that q
great many people are fatally apt ID
mistake a weak solution Of sentiment
and romance for the genuine extracI
whose power and favor will las1
through life. Don't be in any hurry
to Try these chemical experiments fol
yourselves, dear iuquircrs--checl
aprons are better than chignons, and
housekeeping should be studied un.
der mamma's tuition before you TRY
chemistry under your own. In thil
matter don't be eager TO take time b,
the foreieck, lest he roughly take of
your locks, the bloom from youl
cheeks and The light from your eyes
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1867-05-25


Cory O'Lanus thus discourses on
lthese topics
Whether ladies ought to have seats,
| believe they ought.
I | always side with the ladies'. s
J When am In a crowded car, and
lady comes in, / think il is the duty
OF some other man TO get up and
give her his seat. sa lgat
| look around to see IL any man in
the crowd looks like making a move
in that direction, and when | see
them all keep their seats. | bury my
sell 10 my newspaper, and blush for
my sex. :.
Some Of our male correspondents
think the ladies ought to thank us
TOR giving up our seats. gs
= Ladies, don't You be imposed upon
by any such ideas. :
Get the gentlemen in the habit OF
being thanked and they'll expect il.
l Stick up for your rights ladies, and
stand on your, dignity, ...-,...-.
Dignity isia good thing to stand
on when you can't get q seat, .u
/. But seats are your rights, when
ever YOU can get them.
When ladies attain the privilege of
voting and send ,members. Of their
sex 70 Congress, wen have the Con.
stitution amended to prohibit male
creatures from being seated in tho
presence of ladies.
lo | think the fashionable style Of
pantalopns will tend to promote a
greater degree Of politeness to the
ladies in cars and ferry boats.
They are 50 tight that you can't
sit down in them With any degree Of
comfort or safety. ,zrs.. 'd1
Coat tails have been abandoned as
a superauity, and a fashionable outer
garment consists Of pair Of sleeves
and side pocket.
II this sort Of thing progresses,
what will we get to look likes Il
The summer style will be neck.
tic and a pair Of socks. sa00.4 -4I
The principle Of contraction l. all
prevailing. TT .
The ladies are taking reef In
their skirts, and bonncts have shrunk
to such small dimensions that they
can only be discovered through q
powerful opera glass.
Waterfalls, however, have not al.
tn'nished, but arc hereafter 10 be
worn on The top Of the head, az a
6r henness.
The prospect is improving.
We might as we'll be happy and
lake thugs comfortable.
Yours, felieitoasly.
A---A-ze e>4-z.Eza-
The Dnoss.rr.t,,, ,,..a..1.. 4. r..
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1867-05-25

AIthauRl fae igl4e.ea g.l.ea /.
situated hai hw mile ftaw pssat
in, u Az alF lins, mtay Ia sgs ~.
PIE haYe hui 4 IaHn haasIml,i "a
n merits fhfa island ia sseds,
NJ formation II i slfmiea bnt t.o
miles fF'sH chs plaee ly eay aiks
Portage fine may fnauh II whh
befse end buggy In dfy weather. essl
= good toad Ill lbe way. h = distance
y alFmt twenty-five miles, ly III,
typremoni fpuie
Cote lllanete Iaiand rises ~ In 4
mountain oui N ihe hHgom ~ lhe
Gulf If MeHieo. H. highest elesa.
lion is almut The level of che Calf
u has bills and dalcs. valleys and
plains. lakes aod springs, y rich soil.
and q climate IN which II u dinimlt
to get sick or die. The pure sen
breeze from The Calf fans and ooaIs
NJ surfce during The summer and
autumn months.
On the South side. next 10 the
Gull, Is . bold prpcipi@ a hundred
feet high, whose base Is In places
wished by the salt waves. Here i
fine bathing when the tide flows IN.
The beach IL firm and smooth. and
the fine bottom gradually dtcptns 10
That bhtbers may wade out nm hun.
drcd yards.
On the bluff behind this precipice,
overlooking the Gulf, the lands are
rolling, and there Il u clear, firm sur
face large enough for small village
OF health and pleasure seekers. And
no spot on earth can bo more healthy.
or more pleasant in hot weather.
And such sleeping and bathing, as
may here 10 hand in hand, few have
ever enjoyed.
And what may this island become
at some future day? 1t may become
famous as a resort for invalids aud
for pleasure seekers, and Il may be
made one Of the most beautiful spots
on earth.
Here sugar cane grows In It's great
est luxuriance. Here Sea Island
cotton Of the best quality il grown
Short staple cotton does we'll here.
Tobacco equal to that Of Cuba may
be raised here. Corn and all kinds
Of small grain may be made in abun-
dance. The same may be said Of
rice, potatoes, and all other crops
that grow on Southern SOIL. And
when we come to fruits, what may
we not say? This Is the land for |
grapes, in all their perfection and /
glory. This island Of two thousand
acres may some day be almost one
unbroken vineyard, and the best Of |
wines and brandies, In large quanti-
ties may be exported from K. Here
olives may be cultivated with great
profit. Oranges thrive here in great
perfection. Lemons, lines, bananas,
mesPilus, peaches, fgs, plums, black
berries, all grow on this island, and
mature perfectly. And melons and /
all kinds Of vegetables thrive in this
soil, as they seldom thrive and grow
elsewhere l.Iffn sfa tiHffe .
And in addition 10 all It's other
merits Il affords the finest pastures
for cattle, sheep and hogs, and milk
and butter, pork and mutton may al
ways be provided In abundance.
And In the waters around the island
there are iuexhaustible supplies Of
The finest fishes in the world. So
much for Grand Cote Island, now
The property OF William Fellowes,
Esq.-PlanterS Banner. 1q e
i H.i