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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-05-13
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yXzH{TE LABOR OF sAl ttIIs1K lNtDss ssssaq
w lam prepared to Mrnish to al persons,
DESIRING them, WHITE EMPLOYEES, from the
Northgor direct rom European countries. for lars
horers a. Farms and Raj lroadsssa and in Mines,
Furnaces, &C., and for House Servants. n
q APPLICANTS are requested to state fully what
classand nationality Of laborers, &C., IS desired;
character Of duties to be performed tefra Of ser
vice ia be contracted for& &C., and also to refer 70
some responsible person in thisocity who vii pay
costs affransp ar!atian and nhagses on aFFlEal Of
COSTS AND cI1A GEES consist Of transpartaz
ton from the North-from 81 to- $6, (which the
employer is to deduct from the wages of the en-
apoyee and q fee Of $59in each case. Railroad
fare from this eity at half rates additional to the
above; and for every days necessary detention
here to take cars 81 board bill, t.~s.r. II
CONTRACTS are made at the North before the
Immigrants are sent South-for enforcing faith
fGl performance Of which see Act Of Virginia As
sselabiy, passed M tYsh I'd, 1885. 9essssa
. THE OPERATIONS OFTHIS AGENCY are
exclusively directed to the INTRODUCTION Of Immi=
grants into the State, and mot to local labor;
therefore menor women seeking employ ment here
need not apply in person at this Office: :
/, Ofice.- Virginia Central Land Agency and
Domestic Agency Of Immigration, next door to
City Post-OfHce, Main Street, Richmond. eA'
Address Box 240. 4
jan l5-3m 9,ninE sssssJ. D. IMBODEN..E
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
AN ENTIRE CONGREGATION POIs-
ENED AT A LOVE FEAST.

NAPERV1LLE, Ill, June 10.-Never
before il the history of Naperville was
such an excitement created as on last
Sunday evening, when it was reported
that the entire congregation of the Dun
kard Church, who were celebrating love
feast, had been poisoned by eating meat
prepared in copper kettle and allowed to
remain there until the liquid had become
oxydized. Nearly every one in the vii
lage had friend or a relative in attend
ance, and consequently there was gen.
eral rush for the church in question.
Upon entering the building the scene
which met their gaze verified the reports.
Tn different portions Of the church were
the sufferers, some sitting up, others ly-
ing down, the latter twisting themselves
into all sorts of positions, rolling around
the floor, and all apparently suffering the
most excruciating pain. Medical assist
ance was a. once summoned, but, as it
was very limited, considerable time elaps-
ed before all could be attended to. The
stomach pump was brought into requisi-
ton, and those gave evidence of suffering
the most were considerably relieved by its
use. 1t was found upon actual count
that no less than one hundred and thir
ty were NOR, or less affected, the major
portion, however, but slightly, they hav
ing partaken of but small quantity of
the food. About twenty were found to
be in dangerous condition. These were
removed to their homes, and every atten-
ton paid them, and before morning many
Of them were out of danger: Those who
were but slightly affected, with some lit
tie assistance got home, and in short
time were entirely recovered. 1t seems
that the members were, as is mentioned
above, celebrating love feast. On Sat
urday last quantity of meat was cooked
in a copper kettle. About one-half of it
was eaten that day, and the remainder
allowed to remain in the kettle until Sun
day, on account of there being no other
place to keep it. Remaining SO long in
the liquid it became oxydized, and when
partaken of, of course poisoned those who
ate it. Some of the sufferers did not re-
cover for two or three days, but now all
are pronounced out of danger.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
THE DEMOCRATIC MIDDLE.

In less than a month, the Democracy
assemblies in Convention at New York, for
the purpose of trying to "match" Grant
and Colfax for the first Offices in the gift
of the Nation. They have been trotting
out their various scrub horses for some
time, but the people would choose none of
them. AS they could find nothing bet
ter in their ranks for the first, place than
such broken down hacks as Pendleton,
Seymour, or Blair, or such green timber
as Hancock or Hendricks, they have been
searching recently in the Republican
ranks for an available man with better
principles than any they could find else
where and now the chances are about
even that Chief Justice Chase will be
chosen as the standard bearer, not exact
ly of the old locofoco or Copperhead
principles, but of a regenorated Democ-
racy. Of course Mr.. Chase's principles
are as irreconoilable with those of the
Pendletonian, Vallandingham, and Sey-
mour school as is fire with water; but it
may be found polite and necessary for
any show ofsuccess to make such choice;
and if the leaders Of Democracy SO choose,
the rabble of the party, the whiskey ring,
the bountyjumpers, the negro-haters and
loafers md law breakers generally-all
opponents of the great Union Republi
can Party and principles-will as certain
~ vote in body for him; blindly and
asking no questions, as they did for Sam
Carey, Republican preacher and life
long temperance lecturer, when the Dem
ocratic leaders of Cincinnati brought him
out to defeat the nominee of our party.
But unlike the Cincinnati case, if Chase is
nominated, it will have to be upon Chase's
principles and upon a Chase platform
and then farewell to all opposition in
America to negro suffrage and to equal
rights in general to the negro. Abuse of
Horace Greeley, Charles Sumner, and
other gentlemen of such principles will
have to cease on the part of the De moe
racy. If such candidate shall be cho-
sen by the New York Convention next
4th of July, it will certainly be good
evidence of the progress of the age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
GENERAL GRANT AND THE jews

GENERAL GRANT AND THE Jews
The effort to create Jewish plej udice
against General IGrant does: mot make much
Roadway. Those of the faith and blood
,who are Democrats will, of course oppose
him, but no others. The Jeaoish Mes
senger holds the following sensible lan-
guage on the subject:
No sensible Jews are taking part in the
public meeting at St. Louis to oppose
Grant. They would only be She tools of
designing politicians who have no love
Tor the Union, and who seek to create a
sentiment in favor of principles and men
antagonistic to the true interests of all
good citizens. If Hebrew members of the
Republican party decline to support it's
candidates, they will certainly do SO on
their own individual account, and need
no pressure. They will not identify
themselves as Jews with any partisan
movement. A minister of Jewish con-
gregation once preached political sermon
to the surprise and regret of his brethren.
The experiment has not been often re-
peated. Israelites are too intelligent and
too seIf-asserting to be driven or led by
their ministers, especially in matters that
havesno connection with religion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
REMEDY FOR THE Hop LoUsE.-A CO..

REMEDY FOR THE Hop LoUsE.-A cor
respondent Of the Country Gentleman
states that there is a remedy for the aphis,
simple, entirely effective and easily APP
piled over horizontal yards. He says,
every man who dashed plaster freely over
the vines upon the first appearance of the
louise, saved his crop last year. He then
goes on to state that Mr. G. Wetmore
busted his whole yarl with equal parts of
plaster (Gypsom) and Stacked lime mixed,
soon after the first appearance Of the lice
in his hop yard in July last. completely
destroying every louise, lie adds-"The
hops harvested from his yard were the
hnest I nave ever seen, and deseryedly
took the first prize at the New York State
Fair, and better still, Mr.. Wetmore sold
$4,000 pounds Of the same hops at zoe.
per pound. One application of plaster and
lime saved for him nearly 5000. These
were nearely all on stakes and twine."
The remedy is very easily tried, and the
materials are cheap and within the reach
of every one who owns hop-yard. IF
the remedy proves as efficient as recon-
mended, its value can scarcely be estima-
ted to those engaged in this branch of
farming .-Lhico, " T., Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
THE WISCONSIN RIVER ROBBERY.

The Baraboo Repubzc gives full ac-
count of the robbery on an island in the
Wisconsin river below Sank city, of which
we had report the other day. 1t says
the parties thus assaulted and plundered
were Schuyler S. Gates and wife, late of
Kilbourn City. The amount stolen was
between $4,000 and $4,000 in bonds and
greenbacks, besides jewelry. Mr.. Gates
and his wife were on their way to Arkan-
sas, by way of the Wisconsin River. with
which Mr.. Gates was we'll acquainted be-
ing an old raftsman, and the Mississippi
River to St. Louis, intending, however,
to stop for some time at Helena. He
had with him three boats, two of them
formed Of two dug outs dashed together
and loaded with about ton weight of
traps. Gates carried his money about his
person. He was induced to lay up on an
island near Blacks Ferry on account of
bad weather. The attack was made an
hour or two before daylight by two mask
ed robbers who first attempted to shoot
Gates but their pistol would not go off
Both himself and wife were brutally
beaten, and it was at first supposed he
would die Immediately, but after the rob-
bers left, with his wife's aid he managed
to get to house, not far away, and
thence to Sank and Baraboo.
The McGregor News reports the cap
ture there of one of the robbers, Patrick
Wlldrick, E'the terror Of Central Wiscon-
SIM" by Sheriff Pool, of Columbia county
His capture is pronounced brilliant ex-
plot, About half the amount Of money
stolen, 81, 100, was found on him. His
confederate managed to escape, as Sheriff
Pool had but one assistant with him when
the brace of Williams were found in a crew
of the same sort.-Madison Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
THE SITUATION.

We fear many, or most republicans do
not appreciate the immense advantage
that the political situation offers to the
party. We mean the gain in time. Our
convention met and built its platform,
and put its men on it nearly month
ago The Democratic party will not do
their work for nearly month to come.
It is curious coincidence, and which
we believe is true, that of the four last
national elections, the party which met
first and made its platform and put its
candidates on it, has triumphed at the
polls. We have often noticed the same
thing in State and District Conventions.
There is large floating class who sway
backward and forward and are the elect
ing power. 1t is this class that decide
the contest usually, and not your
though going reliable party men.
Now is the time to get these. These TWO
months now are worth more than any
othor, to US, and the plea of business or
the crops, should not allow US to slight
our chances to win these men. Organ
ize then Republicans !! The New Hamp-
shire rule of canvassing your town or dis
riot, and so of knowing exactly the stand
ing of each man is an excellent one.
They can tell just how an election is 60
ing almost to a man. We do not say
that in our newer and more heterogene-
ously settled States, just the same thing
can be done, likely not, but something
should be done at once. Don't loose the
prestige afforded by this wide margin of
two months.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

A GREAT FIRE.-MARoUETTE, Mich.
June 13.-This place was visited with a
most disastrous confagration on Thurs
day night. It broke out in the railroad
machine shop, destroyed that, and, extend
ing to the stores and Offices adjoining,
swept through both sides of Front street :,
from Superior to Washington, and through
Spring and Main streets, which runs at
right angles with Front street.
Included in the property destroyed are
forty stores, the Post Office, Custom
House, United States Land Office, Court
House, Country Treasurer's Office, First
National Bank, several residences, and
the railroad depot, machine shop, and
two docks, with high trussle works.
Four entire blocks were burned over
Nearly all the buildings were OF wood,
except the large four-story block of Burt
Brothers. which was Of brick, costing
100000 when built, year ago, and
which was occupied by the Land Office
and Custom House, public hall, stores,
Offices, etc.
The loss to the Marquette and Bay
DeNoquet Railroad Company cannot be
less than half million dollars, by the
destruction of it's docks and buildings
The total loss by the confagration will
reach, at least, million and half Of
dollars-probably more. The insurance
is comparatively small.
Every store in the town was destroyed,
and what on Wednesday morning was
thriving and prosperous village, full of
life and hope, is now a scene of destruc-
ton and ruin. It is hard blow, but
our people are full of courage, and will
soon recover from the terrible disaster
which has befal!en the community.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

For five years, Chief Justice Chase has
been regarded as leader of the Radical
wing of the Republican party. Only a
year ago, he was travelling about the
South, addressing audience of white 10y
alists and negroes, in advance ofCongres-
sional reconstruction and universal suf-
frage. The chief leaders Of the most ad-
vanccd wing of the panty of the North al
most adopted him as their patron saint
certainly they considered him the fore
most statesman of the country, and the
one who would most fifty adorn the Presi-
Dental chair. To-day the Chief justice
is cheek by jowl with the Democracy, who
have derided and mafgned him during
all his political life. He enjoys the un-
enviable distinction and bad eminence of
having done more than any other man to
thwart the will of the people, and secure
Andrew johnson in the forfeited office
And-drunk with insane ambition-he
even conspires to disorganize the party of
freedom and progress, and build upon its
ruins another organization, which shall
advance him to the goal upon which his
eager eyes has long been fixed. 1t is
given out to-day that the Chief Justice
while he does not seek the Presidency, is
in the hands Of his friends, and will &C
cept the nomination if it is rendered to
him by the Conservatives AS if every
act of his career for two years past has
not been part of an earnest struggle to
achieve the White House. As if it is
possible to find any other explanation for
his betrayal of principle, Was ever
such humiliating spectacle presented in
our politics before 7 Was ever the judi
cial ermine so draggled in the dirty pool
of politics. The name of Roger B.
fancy, heretofore conspicuously infam-
Gus, will become respectable by compari-
son with that of Salmon z. Chase But
the conspiracy will fall, Into tie pit
which the Chief Justice is digging for
the Republican party, only himself and
his "friends" will fail. The attempt to
create third party, and thus prevent an
election by the people, must prove abor-
tive. The Democracy certainly cannot
take Mr.. Chase as their candidates, and
between two stools he will certainly come
to the ,ground.-ADany E0ening Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

FEN1ANIsM.-BUFFALo, June r.
Reports from Canada having gained cir
culation to the effect that Fenians are
concentrating at this point for raid on
the neighboring province, it is proper to
contradict such statements. No unusual
gathering of Fenians has occurred here,
and it is not believed that there is SIN
gle member of the organization here out
side of the citizens of Buffalo. The SEN
satlonal report probably originated with
Canadian spectators interested in con-
tracts for supplying troops.
Boston, June ia dispatch from
Montreal says officers of the United States
army are said to be on the frontier be-
tween Rouse's Point and Ogdensburg,
with instructions from General Grant to
ascertain the correctness of the report of
Fenlan arms being secreted there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

Two LAD1EssSTRUoK BY LIGHTNING
ONE OF THEM KILLED.-The Council
Bluffs Nonpariez says: Son last TlAsrs-
day Mrs. Whisman and Mrs Longwell, of
Cunning City, went to visit family by
the name of Darling, who reside about
one mile from Cunning. In the evening
the two ladies started for home. Short
ly after leaving the house of Mr.. Darling,
both ladies' were struck by lightning,
Mrs. Whisman being instantly killed, and
Mrs. Longwell knocked senseless. Some
persons happening to travel along the
road discovered both ladies, and immed-
lately adopted measures to bring them to
life. It was found that Mrs. Whisman
had been killed instantaneously, but re-
storatives being applied to Mrs. Longwell
she recovered and was taken to her home,
and is now doing we'll. Mrs. Whisman
leaves three children, who are thus sud-
denly deprived of motherly care"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

A WORD FOR BoYs.-Truth is one of
the rarest gems. Manga youth has been
lost to society by allowing it to tarnish,
and foolishly throwing it away. If this
gem still shines in your bosom, suffer
nothing to displace or dim its luster
Profanity is a mark of low breeding.
Show us the man who commands the best
respect; an oath never trembles on his
tongue. Read the catalogue of crime.
Inquire the character of those who depart
from virtue. Without single exception,
you will find them to be profane.
Think of this, and let not vile word
disgrace you.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
INSTRUCTED Notwithstanding

INSTRUCTED Notwithstanding
to the Postmaster Generals Report, not
less than million letters were mailed last
year, without signatures, and misdirected,
or SO badly directed that the address was
totally unintelligible. These were de-
stroyed. More than million and half
others-1,7 I'll ,686-were restored to their
writers by the care Of the dead letter Of
fee. Thus it seems that at least two and
a half millions Of mistakes were made, in
an operation which one would think likely
to enlist the sufficient care of the writer,
the addressing of a letter. These letters
contained nearly $3.50, 600 in money; bills
of exchange, deeds, checks, &C., to the
value of over S., 900, 900 and over 49, 900
contained photographs, jewelry, &c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
DEFALCATIoNs IN DODGE.

Our Democratic friends Of Dodge
County are having streak of bad luck
with their Democratic treasurers A
Committee of investigation has reported
the account of Messrs. Ames and Conner,
former Treasurers, which reflects no
credit on the manner these officers took
care Of the peoples money, Defalcations
amounting to more than three thousand
dollars are shown during their administra-
ton. Dodge is a strong Democratic
County, and of course guards against the
election of good and capable men. at is
my turn next, you go for me, and I'll 60
for you" How long will this state of
things be allowed to run? We are in
formed that these gentlemen, when called
upon to settle, refused, and are determined
to go before the court. It appears from
this investigation that the people of Dodge
county have to pay very dearly for the
luxury of copperhead rule.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
CUSHIONS
ALL SPONGE GOODS

Always free from moths, bugs. insects, never
need renoyating. See, examine and satisfy
yourselves before purchasing Upholstered
Goods Perhaps the dealers where you usually
purchase upholstery will recommend some othes
in preference to the Sponge, because they can
make more money on other; therefore. for your
selves examine, compare and see that the
ELASTIC SPONGE, for comfort and fuxuryo
cleanliness ana durability, (and free Of al object
tions), is very far superior to feathers and best
curled hair, and that, too, at less cost Also.
see our
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

INTERESTING TO LADY TEACHERS
The practice of paying the male teachers
in schools twice or thrice as much as the
females who perform similar duties, is at
tracing attention in various cities of the
Union. In Philadelphia there has been
considerable excitement recently growing
out of the refusal of Comptollers of the
First School District to certify that
certain Mrs. McMannus was entitled to
her pay as principal of the Mt. Vernon
Grammar School. The directors had
appointed her principal, and she claimed
the wages ola principal, which are 81 $50
per annum. The case was taken in o
court before Judge Allison, who decided
in favor of the teacher If the lady was
qualified to hold the position and dis
charge the duties Of male teacher, there
would seem to be no valid reason why she
should not receive the same pay.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
"On ward, right onward,
into the Valley of Death,
Rode the Six Hundred.

But larger, by hundreds multiplied into mil
lions, than the doomed band who rode to swift
destruction in Tennyson's poem, is the great
cavalcade of unhappy men who are rushing to
untimely graves, followed by the gaunt spectre
Dyspepsia. This is all wrong, and should
cease. Plantation Bitters, the great Stomach;c
Pain Killer, cures Dyspepsia, Heal tburn, Head
ACHE Vertigo, Dizziness, and ell sym toms Of
kindred character, as if by magic For Lam
guor, Lassitude, Great Weakness and Mental
Depression. they have a most wonderful effect.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

Hon. Reverdy johnson has formally
accepted the appointment of Minister to
England. The President has rendered
the position of Attorny General to Hon.
William NJ Evarts, of New York, who
was one of his counsel during the late
Impeachment trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

STATES ADMITTED.-The House has
passed the bill for the admission eff North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Louis.
lana, Florida and Alabama, as it came
from the Senate, and it will be sent to
the White House at once
Here is the pins knocked from under
the democracy in "gify." All their
clatter must now stop about keeping the
States out of the Union, ..by the passage
of this bill But the best of the joke is
that with all the apparent anxiety ON the
part of President johnson and the Demo
cratic Party for the admission of the
Southern States, &C., it is expected that
the bill will be vetoed by his majesty,
which will show the usual consistency
on the part Of the President and his
friends.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

TROM the subscriber miles north of AL
L. bany, Green Co.. Wis, on Friday June 5th
1868, black Gclding, years old, with
white star in his forehead, and white spot on
his off side flank and black mare colt 2
years old, with white stripe in her forehead
and one white hind leg, and small cash under
her jaw. :,
ANY person finding said property, VIII be-
literally rewarded by addressing.
- HARRIS HEWITT,
Broadhead, Green Co. Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

IDLENEss is like the nightmare-the
moment you begin to stir yourself you
shake it off.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17

There is probability that the Com
mittee on Ways and Means, satisfied that
more revenue can be collected from whis-
ky by low than high tax. will report
in favor of reduction of the whisky
tax to so or 60 cents per gallon.
General Logan to day offered a pre-
amble and resolution in the House of Rep
resentatives looking to the removal of the
National Capital from Washington to a
point more nearly in the center of the Re-
public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-06-17
.1esE advertisements.
NOTICE

4 Election will be held on the First Mon
IA day in July, at the office of the Water
town Gas Company, fer the purpose of electing
a board of Directors for the ensuing year
". LIVSEY, Secy.
WatertoTn, Wis, June 18th 1868.