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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13

THREE IMPORTANT THINas.-Three
thin-s to love-Courage, geatleness and
affection:
Three things to admire--Intellectual
power, dignity. and gracefulness.
Three things to hate-Cruelty, arrog-
ance and ingratitude.
Three things to delight in-Beauty,
frankness and freedom.
Three things to wish for--H Health.
friends and a cheerful spirit.
Three things to pray for-Faith, peace
and purity Of heart.
Three things to ike-Cordiality, good
humor, and mirthfulness.
Three things to avoid-Idleness,, ,loquaci-
ty and fippant jesting
Three things to cultivate-Good books,
good friends, and good,humor.
Three thiLgs to contend for-Honor,
country and friends.
Three things to govern--Temper, ton
que, and conduct.
Three things to think about-Life
death aud eternity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
EVERGREENS AMONG ORCHARD
er TREES. a4r

| Heretofore, planting evergreens among
orchards Of fruit has been deemed incon-
gruous and undescrving the attention OF
planters, or presenting a careless waste OF
land without system or order in arrange
ment From some observations we hive
made this season, however, and from re-
cords OF several of our correspondents.
We predict that bat a few years will End
many orchards interspersed regularly
with evergreen trees Closer planting
than heretofore recommended, we have
no doubt will prevail, as our fruit growers
study the devastating effects Of too great
exposure OF the young trees to wind and
sun. On most sections this year, while
fruit blooned and set abundantly, gradual
ly, little by little, it has dropped, until
many grower who in early summer coun-
ted on bushels can now count fruit only
by the dozens. We have watched this
falling Of the fruit pretty carefully, and
while we have no doubt that too great an
amount of bloom impaired the vitality
and was the 6rstIcause or failure, yet OBJ
servation has taught US that trees partial
ly shaded and screened by evergreens,
or by close planting with other trees have
retained their fruit, as a whole, better
than those exposed to the full rays of the
sun at all points, and the withering blasts
OF wind, no matter from what quarter.
Horticuturists at the West have for some
time advocated hedge screens as pro-
lection to their orchards, and we have no
desire to undervalue them, but would In
crease and extend them while at the same
time we would, in planting an orchard of
500 trees, take one-hfth the number ever
green's. Again: believing in closer plant
ing, we, few years since, set one dwarf
pear orchard, four by eight feet, and an
apple orchard Of standards, u feet apart.
The pears are, ii is true, growing one way
pretty closely together, yet they are all
healthy, and tbs season have retained
their fruit better than Others which are
more widely seporated,-The Horsscsatar-
Isl. "3.- -aA as
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
L.AUGHABLE INCIDENT.


| One OF these annoying, yet ludicrous
accidents, which viii happen in the best
Of families, ,aocoured recently near Louis
fville. il dry goods clerk had an engage.
meDt to take his lady love out buggy rid
ing. Early in the morning he appeared
before her fathers door, with one Of those
spider Ike vehicles. which are probably
constructed with a view OF ascerta ming
how light buggy can oe made and at
the same time be seryicable % ss-asf
The lady is sweet sixteen, beautiful
and just little bit Of what is termed
''fast. She is full of life, fun and frol-
ic and is decidedly zen bon point
weighing about sl*5a pounds AS the.
young gentleman drove up his lady love
was standing on the top step in front of
the door, with her venerable father, who
had his gold specs elevated on his fore-
head, in order to get adistinct view Of his
Future son in-law.. aF ~ g-asa-s .+.s
Adonis jumped oui OF the buggy pre-
paratory to assisting the young lady in,
but she suddenly took one Of those freaks
to which the dear sex are all subject
The buggy was standing about four feet
from the steps, and considerably below
the step upon which stood the young la
dy. She probably wanted to convince
her lover that she was not clumsy if she
was fat, andothought this would be good
time to show him her agility, Be that
as It may, she gave jump and landed in
the center of the buggy. If she had
stopped there, all would have been well,o
but alas !! the thin boards Of the bottom
OF the buggy, unable to sand the pres
ure, gave way, and the young lady con-
tinued her descent. 'o-
There was piercing scream, plung.
ing horse with a young man holding to,
him. bundle Of muslin in the buggyv
and two little gaiter boots pointing with.
IN SIX inches OF the ground under it.
The father rushed to the rescue and de-
taebed the horse from the buggy, he then
got upon one side, the young man on the,
other, and they attempted to raise tho
young lady up. 80, stop, stop you are
Killing me" she cried. '.'i' "a
The boards had broken in the center,
and the long sharp splinters extended
downward, and when they ATTEMPTED to
raise the young lady out of her predica-
nlent these sharp splintors would catch
her le-pshaw Did you ever see wire
mouse trap? If not go and get one,
stick your finger through the entrance
tunnel and try to pull it out You will
then understand the sad fix that young
lady was in On Sunday morning.
The old man eomprehended the situa-
ton in moment. He told the young
man to get down and break the splinters
IF. Young lady screamed, 20, DON'T,
md young man wouldn't. At this stage
If the proceedings a practical neighbor
'ame up With hatchet, and the young
ady was soon extrioated from ner un-
pleasant situation, aud Disappeared be-,
lind the front door.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
eEg. WAsuIHaFoAg WATCH.

We we're yesterday permitted by Gen.
Bushrod Johnson to inspect what is be-
lieyed to be the timepiece used by no less
q person than General Washington. It
was captured BY q Pede al officer or
soldier near the city Of Washington, some
time during the var, and subsequently
came into the possession Of the late Major
W. Il. Polk, Ia this State. Before bis
decesse, Major Polk requested that the
watch be returned to the Washington
family. It was believed that the object
could be best effected through General
Robert d. Lee, and he was informed Of
the circumstances connected with this in
valuable memento Of the Father of his
Country. General Lee, ia his letter Of
reply, wrote that he knew nothing Of the
whereabouts of those properly entitled to
the watch. In subsequent letter, how
ever, to General johnson, he states that
he Will communicate with the family and
ascertain the necessary facts. Mrs James
(. Polk, of this city, to whom the relic
was forwarded BY the widow of Major
Polk, has therefore placed it in the hands
of General Johnson, who will forward it
at once to General Isee The time-piece
in question, to which 80 much historical
iaterest naturally attaches, is, Of course,
quite antiquated in design. It is Of the
pattern SO populur with our forefathers
styled by their irrevelant descendants
''bulps eye" On the back is neatly en-
graved the initials sc. w" The quality
of the gold is remarkably fine, and the
case is worn thin by long usage. Unlike
the majority Of our modern watches, tht
minute hand makes the complete Circuit
Of the plate, while the hour hand trav
erses space only as large as is allotted
by our watchmakers to the busy little in
dex which marks the seconds. Th
names of ANDREW L Robinson, lancas
ter" show from whose hands it first came
and the number, "10O7," that they di
no meau business in their line. The sub
ject-this watch of George Washington
lis, indeed, suggestive one, but W
spare our readers.-Nashv'Ue Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
The teacher of one Of the urinary

The teacher of one of the primary
schools in Lewiston, Maine, overheard q
conversation between two misses who are
down on the register as four years old,
which shows decidedly aspiring mind
80, DEAR" says one with sigh, " I wish
[ had feller." "I've got one" replied
the other, with look of pity at her un.
fortunate playmate, as she confdentially
impaired to her the name of the loved one,
who is borne on the register as aged six
|" Well, /" replied the first one, and a look
as of pleasant memories fitted across her
face, s. used to have one when We liveC
in Biddeford."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
Last week a hotel keeper in Lancaster

Last week hotel keeper in Lancaster
Penn, " smelled mice in this wise +:
Two countrymen took lodgings at his
place, and Jared sumptuously, drinking
three bottles of wine daily. The last day,
and before they had settled their bill, a
dispute arose about the speed of their
horses. They at last settled upon race,
and appointed the landlord judge, like
those of the Olympian games, he gave the
word-ons, two, three, and go. Away
they went, and have never been seen noz
heard of since.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
SOME8oDT's DARLING,
BY HISS MARIA LACOsTR,

Into ward of The whitewashed walls,
Where the dead ard the dying lay
Wounded by bayonets, shells, and balls,
Somebodys da1l ng Was borne one Jay.
Somebody's darlingl So young and so brave
Wearing still on his pale, sweet face,
Soon to be hid by the dust of the grave,
The lingering light of his @y hoods grace.
A,tted ard damp are the curls Of gold,
Kissing the snow OF that fair young brow;
Pale are the lips of delicate mould
Somebody's darling is dying now
Back from the beautiful blue-yeined face
Brush every wandering silken thread
Gross his hands az a sign of grace
Somebody's darling is still and dead.
Kiss him once for Somebody's sake,
Murmur prayer soft and low,
One bright curl from the cluster take
They were Somebody's pride you know.
Somebody's hand hath rested there;
Was 1t a mothers, soft and white1
And have the lips of sister fair
Been baptized il those waves OF 1ighs7
God knows best He was Somebody's love;
Somebody's heart eashrned him there
Somebody waited his name above,
Night and naorn, on the wings of pr=yc-.
Somebody wept when be marched away,
Locking so handsome, brave and graEd;
Somebody's kiss oa his forehead lay
Somebody cling to sis parting hand.
Somebody's watching aad waiting for him,
Yesrning to bold him again TO her hsass.
There ne ies-with the blue eyes dim,
And smiling, childlike lips apart
Tenderiy bury the fair young dead,
Paasing 20 drop On his grave tear;
Carve on the wooden slab at his head
aSosaebo4g's dcyhas lies bGsieJ hers n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
ARE MEN TEE CHILDREN OF MOa
KEYSa - ts. $3.50

In bis twelfth and last lecture on
Brazil, delivered in Boston, Professor
Agassiz devoted the closing portion Of the
subject to the monkey sribes, and de-
fence Of the Professors theory that the
different races of mon have different ori-
gins. This be said was an awkward
subject, and one which he dreaded to dis
cuss, though it was relieved from somsa
of the embarrassment which surrounded,
it while slavery existed, when Che asser-s
tion Of the inieriority of the negro was
regarded as defence OF the system Of
slavery. The discussion Was also un-
pleasant because it involved g dissent
from the doctrine Of common origin which
the Christian world has so long held sa-
cred. Yet he felt bound to express his
conviction On this subject. While re-
garding the monkey tribes as the highest
Of the quadrupedal mammala, and as
next to man, he could snot sanction the
doctrine Of the final Transformation of
monkeys into men, and was not inclined
to admit that we are the descendants Of
the highest monkeys. II this connection
the lecturer remarked in au interesting
manner upon the characteristics of the
monkey, the ourang- -outang, the chim-
panzee aud the gorilla, marking them as
families distinct from man, though In
many points having affinity, yet having
different parentage. Considering the
regions from whence these monkey tribes
derived their origin, it must be concluded
that if they were allied to any OF the
races of men, it was to the Mongolian and
the negro, and not to the white, but
critical examination of facts would not
warrant the theory of transmutation, or
the doctrine that men have common
origin. The fact that the progeny Of q
> combination Of individuals Of two races
| never resemble one or the other parene
warranted the inference that the differ
| ent races bear to one another the same re-
lation as different species of animals bear
to each other. and that all have differ
ent origin. Perhaps, indeed, diherens'
nationahties also have different origins.
In conclusion, the lecturer said thai
unless the fact of common origin could
be established historically, we must accept
Q the conclusions deduced from the investi-
cations OF naturalists. If We could trace
/ plan, Of variation and succession through
all ages, instead of regarding diversity as
: the result of accident, we should see the
evidence Of thinking mind in the whole
, creations, and recognize ourselves as the
children Of nlonkeys.-Eschaqge 5D
- 1---- ss#
Indulop In humor inst aa norch nc va17
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13

The name of the Red Sea is derived
from portions being covered with red
patches, from few yards to some miles
square, composed of microscopic vegeta-
bic animacule, particularly abundant in
the spring, and which die the water to an
intensely blood red When not affected
by these organic beings, the deep waters
are intensely blue. and the shosl waters
shades Of green.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
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AND PHGNIX BITTERS.


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GUIDE 70 EEEALTE It'd
Y.RWG F.TFH

Will be sent to all who in delicate health and
whose in1rmities and impotence prevent them from
getting married. One for the LADIES, and one for
the GENTLEMEN-say which one you want, or send
elk 8 cant stamps for the two books. His Circular
about getting rich and eminent, winning the afec-
happy marriage, will be sent gratis at the same time
Address all letters as follows: DIR. Raphael,
Post Office Box 6273, Chicago, Illinois.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13

Indulge in humor just as much IS you
please, ifit is not i'll humor.
Advertising for wife, says q cotenporary
is just as absurd as it would be 80 Get
measured for 81 unbrells.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
AUGUST WzGGENHz0RN

n ID w III Il ID IL
H1ns recaRtly opened Jewelry Store In John
sons block, corner Main and lst stree t. where he
will keep constantly on hand large stock of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated
Ware, DC. SC. Particular attention paid 10
repairing Watches. Cloaks, JeweIry, &c, and
warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-11-13
PURLISHERS OF NEWSp APERs

WITHIN 900 MILES OF CHICAGO,
May send a specimen number of their papers, and
their rates of advertising per annu for column,
payable quarterly in advance with the number Of
,ues the place of publication is from Chicago Ad-
dress DIR. RAPHAEL, Box 6273, Chicago Illinois.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-12

New MEMPHIS THEATER-Mrs. d. p
Bowers is one of the most accomplished
actresses in America; and every one who
witnesses her excellent acting gives her
praise for being perfect in each role she
assumes. After appearing in many of
the old standard tragedies and dramas,
she has presented character created
expressly for herself in the new comedy
of LOrs's Masquerade, which is one of
the best plays recently written-the Ian
guage being chaste and expressive, the
incidents well arranged, and the termi-
nation being of the pleasing order which
causes the audience to leave in the best
of humor at the good luck of Donna
Diana" and don Cesar" OF Mrs.
Bowers and Mr.. McCollum, in the char
acters named, we cannot say anything
sufficiently commendatory. Mr.. Dray-
ton as Perrin" received considerable
applause for the really good performance
of his part Loves Masquerade will be
produced tonight, and those who wish
to see Mrs. Bowers in one of her best
characters, should attend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-12
Money Market.

The suspension of the Franklin Insurance
and Banking company caused great excitement
in financial circles yesterday, and to great OK =
tent produced feeling Of distrust in other
banking institutions in the city. Many of our
best merchants did business with this bank, and
will be temporarily deprived of their money.
The liabilities of the bank, we understand, will
amount to something near 800, 900. The as
sets, when collected, may be sufficient to cover
all losses. We have frequently warned eur
business men Of tho dangers resulting from
over speculation while there is a general de-
preston in trade. This may be but the begin
ming OF many other suspensions, and it be-
hooyes every prudent business man to look
well to the future.
City Scrip is dull; brokers pay from So to 60c.
and sell at Csc. Gold is irmer; buying rates,
1875. County warrants, about 90c and dull.
Bank Of Tennessee continues nominal at % to
zoe; Bank of Chattanooga, Is; Bank of West
Tennessee. SO; UnionBank. 80; Planters' Bank.
90; Bank Of Memphis. par; Bank Of Middle Ten
nessee. 90; City Bank Of Nashville. so; Mer-
chants Bank. rs; Oeoee Bank. 20; Bank of
Shelbyville. 80; Traders Bank. par (; Southern
Rank o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-12
UMrrD srArrs CIacUIr AND DIsrRIol

USrED SrArFs CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT
CouRra Yesterday was motion day,
and large amount Of business was
transacted in these courts. In Bradford
vs. steamer Morning Star, defendants
counsel gave notice Of appeal. A large
number Of causes were continued. In
United States vs. the appeal building,
etc, an order was entered dismissing the
cause at the cost Of the United States.
In Butler VS. Hays, the death of defend
ant was suggested aud proved and scire
faeias ordered against his executors.
In United States ys property Of Wilkin'
son, an order Of dismissal was entered.
Whitesides VS. Northup was continued
by consent In United States vs. Nelson
and United States vs. Cross, present
ments for treason, orders we're entered
Diminishing upon payment Of costs by de-
PENDANTS. United States VS. two mash
tubs, etc., information, was dismissed al
cost OF claimant Handlan VS. steamer
Charleston, was dismissed at cost Of
libellant. In Moore 4 Co. vs. Hughes
motion for new trial was overruled
The District Attorney dismissed al
stamp cases not heretofore disposed of
1t was announced by the court that fol
want of time the equity and admiralty
dockets would not be taken up, as the
court would ADJOURN to-day. The grand
and traverse juriea were discharged fol
the term. The courts will adjourn to
day TO the next term in course, as thu
April term at Nashville commences OF
Monday next. The grand and travers'
juries passed highly complimentary reso
lutions before adjourning in regard t
the course of Hon. Connolly +. Trigg, t.
which the Judge responded in appropri
ate style.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-12
Southern Palace, ss2 Main street.

CAPTURE OF MULE TMET.-On
Wednesday night a valuable mule was
stolen from r. c. Irwin, at fernando,
Mississippi Information was sent to
police headquarters in this city, when
those efficient detectives, Messrs. Sell
kirk and Cornell, were intrusted to look
after the thief and mule. They succeeded
in capturing both near the city last
evening The thief is q negro named
Littleton johnson, an old hand at the
business He started for Mississippi
this morning and has a good prospect
Of serving that State for some time in
the penitentiary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-12

The. LEcTURE.-The Tabernacle, on
Court street, was crowded to its utmost
capacity last evening with an intelligent
and fashionable audience, many persons
being unable to gain admission to listen
to the lecture of Admiral Senmes on
The Equipment and Cruise of the
Alabama, viewed by the light of the law
of Nations and American Presidents.
The Admiral was suffering with a severe
cold, which prevented him from being
heard by many of the audience, several
of whom we have heard express hope
that the lecture would be published.
The lecturer''con6ned himself to the text
of the lecture, thus disappointing many
who had anticipated glowing account
of the exploits of the Alabama. He in
troduced extracts from letters from the
Laird Brothers, builders of the Alabama,
showing that the United States Govern
ment had endeavored to employ them to
build ships of war, and stated that the
Confederate Government succeeded in
having the Alabama built because they
paid good price for her. He reviewed
the course of Commodore Paul Jones
and other American commanders from
l776 to 1914, and justified the course of
the Alabama by their acts and the con-
duct of the United States Government.
He proved that the English Government
did only what the French and Americans
did before it and are doing to-day. Any
impartial person listening to the Admi-
raj must have been convinced that be
was right, and that the Alabama, in view
of the Acknowledgement Of the Confede-
rates as belligerents, was p much
regularly commissioned vessel of war as
any ship that bore the United States
flag. The lecturer was frequently APP
plauded during the evening, receiving q
hearty welcome that proved the estima.
ton in which he is held by the people Of
the South. At the conclusion Of tie
lecture Gel. Kerr made a few remarks
and Master Ford recited The Con-
ouered Banner" in a highly ereditable
manner. Previous to the lecture the
Philharmonics, under Professor Sa-
baizky, performed several musical gems,
in which the fine voice of Mr.. Scranton
was particularly disiinguishable. The
next lecture in aid Of the fund for the
relief Of the widows and orphans of Con-
federaie soldiers will be delivered on
next Tuesday evening at the same place
BIZ Judge 7. W. BroWR, on The Late
Civil War and It's Results"
Handsoms line Of Silver Cray Poplins,
49, nfwmmmnn nnn Tmnfwar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-04-12
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the POStOhico at Memphis
IA Tenn. Friday. April ~, 1867.

Published In the daily newspaper having the
LARGEST CIRCULATION In the circuit OF
the Memphis Postofloo.
10 obtain any OF these letters, the applicant
must call for " Advertised Letters" give the
date OF the list and pay one cent for advertising,
! If not called Tor within one month, they VIII
DO sent 10 the Dead Letter Office.
Place the postage stamp on the upper rieht-
hand corner. aud leave space between the stamp
and direction for post-marking without inter-
fering with the writing.
lathe writer. IN unclaimed within thirty days
or less, written or printed. with the writer !
name, postofice and State across the leit,nana
end Of the envelope, on the face sids' wiil DC pc
complied with at the usual prepaid rate OF
postaRe. PAYABLE when the letter Is delivered 20
the writer ."-Sac. %, Law Of 1858. -,
Letters addressed TO street and number VIII
be delivered free by carriers.
M Office hours from "a am. 70 pm. ouh-
DAYS from y to 10 o'clock am.
ROBERT G. GIST. Postmaster.