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, 1868-06-16

menl OF TIE poor and laDOurlng class THIS
improvement has been great in this town
and really remarkable for the past ten
years. owing 10 the plous zeal an lndefati-
gable exertions of the good redemptorist
fathers. AS for me, my dear friends [
rejoice in the Lord when I compare the
present situation with The pitiful one |
witnessed in 1856. Now the education
of youth is provided for in schools found
ed by the fathers, grown persons who
lived in q complete Ignorance of their
religious duties have been instructed
many who lived in sinful connection dis
pite of the laws of God have been mar
Tied as becomes good Christians and their
children have been legitimated. One
hundred couples have giren this good eram-
pile since the last vIsiiations of God, that is,
in the course of last six months, besides
four hundred more who have lone the
same since the Redemptorists Fathers
have the direction of the congregation.
Yesterday 500 received the Sacrament of
confirmation and above 600 went to the
Holy Table add to this number so many
who have returned TO the practice Of
their religion, and you will understand
the necessity of a second church. oh
people OF st. Thomas, my dear friends,
if you are willing to consolidate this con-
selling Improvement, if you love your
poor fellow citizens You will show your
earnestness in contributing for the spec
dy completion of this new church@you
will follow the noble example of your
excellent Governor who in token Of his
appreciation was pleased 10 honour our
ceremony with bis presence. With feel
ings of heartfelt gratitude, | beg to avail
myself of the present opportunity to re-
turn to him my own thanks aud those of
the whole Catholic Congregation, for this
mark Of kind regards and liberal views.
| feel happy also to have the same occa-
sion to convey to your notice the pleas
ing tidings | have received yesterday of
the high appreciation Of his Excellency the
Governor of StN CroiX in terms SO friend
ly and truly honorable to the Catholic
population of ST. Thomas. But you will
read the letter in the Tidende.* l confine
myself therefore 10 the pleasing duly of
rendering our thanks 10 the representa-
In conclusion l call the blessing of the
Almighty on this Monarch so long and
severely tried-you have been happy I'M
der his dominion Oh people of St. Tho
mas if you exchange you will at least
remember that it was under his reign that
this new monument was erected. AS for
me, my dear friends, after q long stand
ing of 80 years in the West Indies, know
ing them pretty we'll, I feel happy to tes-
tify 10 you publicly that none of them
have been more orderly and more peace
fully governed than the Danish West
India Colonies.
Bless then Oh Lord, the King of Den
mark, bless his Representatives in this
land, bless the whole population of st.
Thomas and Danish Islands; bless the
generous and charitable persons who are
willing to aid in the erection of this
church-hear Oh Lord, the prayer have
already addressed to you in the liturgy of
this day. "Place here a sign of salvation,
and do not permit the Angel of deslruc-
ton to strike another blow" Let this
place sacred under the patronage of the
, 1868-06-16

THE undersigned begs to offer his
services to the public. He is
willing and would be thankful to re-
celve Extra writing from the 18th of
the present month. Hours of bust
ness from 10 a m. to S p. m. at the
house adjoining the Printing Office.
Until something better offers itself,
he will be grateful for whatever work
he is entrusted with, and he promises
to execute it carefully and with all
neatness and despatch.
June 1868.
P. B. HATCHETT.
, 1868-06-16

THE Absentee-Tax becoming due
on the 1st proximo the respective
Attorneys are requested to transmit
to the undersigned Commission state
ments of the crop made, also of the
revenues of houses owned by Alb
sentees, conformable to the ordinance
of 10Th February 1917 and 22nd Fe-
bruary 1866.
The returns are to be forwarded
before the 10th proximo, after which
period report of those in default will
be made to Government.
Royal Tax Commission. St. Croix
Both May 1868.
CARL HATTENSEN.
c.. r. MAGENS. J. A. HOVER.
cOnst.
, 1868-06-16

0ERSONS indebted to the dealing
of J. de Pontavice dec. are po-
lhely requested to settle their ac-
counts before the LIST of July as after
that time all overdue accounts will
be handed to a lawyer for collection.
, 1868-06-16

THE undersigned intending to leave
the Island next month for Europe.
earnestly solicits the favor of his Gus
toners to make early arrangements
with him: especially Accounts over
due.
Christiansted, June 5th 1868. /.
X. PETERSEN.
, 1868-06-16

OETURNING thanks to friends
In and customers for kind patronage,
the undersigned requests a speedy
settlement of accounts as he intends
to leave the Island for Europe early
next month.
Christiansted, June 2nd 1863.
III. J. PETERSEN
, 1868-06-16
P. B. HATCHETT.

mET bekjendtgj0res herved at I'd
~ kast til Repartitionen i afgangne
Anthony Roberts 30 vii blive frem-
lagt i en- Skiftesamling som afholdes
Onsdagen den l5de jul f0rstkom-
memde, Efermiddag Kz. l sIet.
Christiansteds Skifteret, st. Croix
den Ste Juni 1868.
C.. SarauW.
, 1868-06-16

. OMITTED for want of room.-ED. Tn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18
f. WERN ER,
Fashionable Barber and
HAIR DRESSER,

In the Middle of Main Street Bridge, Water
town, Wis. Hair curled, Frizzled &c.. in the
most approved manner. The best of Hair Dye
used, warranted to holds color for eight weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18

where she was born" At this moment
Mrs. Haywood entered the room, surPrisd
at the long absence Of her husband.
Arthur Willct gazed at her with look of
the widest surprise murmurng:
ut cannot be it, cannot De, an, delirlous
to think so" .e .rf--
Mrs. Haywood gazed with little less
astonishmeut, motionless as q statue.
sWhat painful. roysteryis this Z" cried
DR.. Maywood, excitedly, addressing his
~ife, who had became conscious of the
siagularity OF her cond73t.
"Oh, no mystery" ste replied, sishing
deeply, "only this stranger is the image
of my lost brother Arther," and Mrs. May
wood overcome with emotion turned to
leave the room. i
"stay moment" plsaded the stranger,
drawing small ring from his finger, and
holding it up asked if,she recognized that
relic. ar = - v.s.zss .srs9.. sf
ST is my Gathers gray hair, aud you
ere~-~=--"
''ii:s son Arthur NjTlea.s and your
brother" GIary May fell upon the
Tnedieant,s breast, weeping tears of the
sweetest Joy and Thanksgiving. s@ 4
DR.. Maywccd retired and left the sister
and brother alone in that sacred hour Of
reunion, saying to him .e.fs
"Be MT forgetful to entertain strangers,
for thereby some have entertained angels
unawaresn ....-s..- ets +...a.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18
B0ILs-"A COMPOSITION"

a Doll Is generally very sEnali At nrst,
and fellow hardly notices 1t; but in
few days it gets to be the biggest Of the
two, and the chap that has it IS of very
little account in comparison With his boil,
which then "have him." Boils appear
mysteriously upon various portions of the
human body, coming when aud where
'they darn please" and often in very in
convenient pieces. Sometimes solitary
boil is the sum total of the affection, but
frequently there is a "rubbishin' lot of
EN-" to help the first one. If boil
comes anywhere on person, that person
always wishes it had comes somewhere
else, although it would puzzle him to say
just where. I'D, gas .7.-......r. ...s
Some persons call them "Damboils,"
but such persons are addicted to profanity
-the prop + name is boil. If fellow
has boil he generally gets good deal
Of sympathy from others, I'm horn"
Whoever asks him what ails him laughs
at him for his pains to answer, while ma
ny unfaeling persons make game OF him,
or of his misfortune or boil. 1t IS very
wicked to make sport of persons with
boils they cannot help it, and often feel
very bad about it. Physicians don'sgive
boil patients much satisfaction as gen.
eral thing, although young physicians
who are just beginning to practice are
fond Of trying their lancets on them.
Boils are said to be healthy, and, Judging
from the way they take hold, ard hang
on, aud ache, and burn and grow, and
raise Cain generally, there is no doubt
that they are healthy and have good con-
stitations. They are generally very live
ly and playful at night, and it is very
funny to see chap With good large one
prospecting around his couch for place
where his boil may fit it without hurt
ing" Boils tend to purify the blood,
strengthen the system, caltti the nerves,
restrain the profanity, tranquilze the
spirit, Improve the temper, aud bean;lty
the appearance They are good things
| for married men who spend their evenings
| away from home, as they give them an
opportunity to rest their night keys, and
| get acquainted with their families. 1t is
said that boils savs the patient a SIT Of
sickness," but if the sickness Is not the
best to have, it must, be an all fred mean
thing. It is also said that a person is
better after he has had them, and there
is n loubt that one feels much better
after ae has had them Many disting-
uished persons have enjoyed these har
bingers Of health. Job took the first
premium at the County Fair for having
more achers under cultivation than any
other person. Shakespeare had them
and meant boils when he said, "One woe
doth trod upon another's heals, SO fast
they follcw."
There are great many remedies fol-
boils, most of which are worth trying
because if they don't do any good, they
don't the boils. If man goes dowt
street with boil, every ttlau he meel'
will tsll him of"a good thing" for it. atnons
which ars-Shosnakers=wax, Mrs. Win
slows Syrup, Tri4. spauIdiug's glue
Charolits Russo, Gum Drops Waterproof
Backing, Night Blooming Cersusj ChlU
roform, Messenger, &c; &c.
/ THE END.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18
A HOME PICTURE-AGE.
By MRS. ANN n. PORTER.

An old man sat by the chimney side
His face was wrinkled and wan ~
And he leaned both hands On his stout oak cane
As if all his work was done
His coat was of = good old-fashioneo grey,
With pockets both deep and wide,
W here his specs and steel tobacco box
Lay snungly side by side.
The old man liked to stir the FIRE,
So near him the tongs were kept;
Sometimes he unused as he gazed a. tie Goals
Sometimes he sat and slept. G.r..
What did he see in the embers there2
All pictures of other years;
And now and then they awakened smiles--
But oftener they started tears. .s-r-s
His good wife sat on the other side,
In the high back cane-seat chair,
You see meath the frill of her muslin cap
The sheen of her silvery hair. .-r
She wears blue checked apron now,
And is knitting sock for him .
Her pale blue eyes havea gentle look,
Ana she says-"They are growing dim"
l like to call and tell the news,
And chat an hour each day,
For it stirs the blood of the old mans hears
To hear of the world away. -.,..
Be kind unto the old, my friends,
They re worn with this worlds strife,
Though bravely once, perchanee, they fought
The battle erst with life.
They taught our youthful feet to climb
Upward life's rugged steep;
Then let us lead them gently down
To where the weary sleep.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18

An Irish c6achtftaii. in Hartford, Ct,
who was pErdfidgd with strap and weight
Whereby to fasten the horse he drove, has
lately been IN the habit of leaving the
weight I'D the sleigh, and sg$Hflhg tRS
strap to5lfe. bit-fiHg very carefully. Ntgn
the horse ran away, day or two since,
he was astounded, and could onlg sayl:
How did he get away, an it weig ghn 40
much2" = ss--.-s ? = -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18
w. II SHULZE.
Surgeon Dentist,

XNTOULD respectfully inform those inter
w ested, that in addition to his known
facilities for performing all operations pertain
Ing to his profession, he has obtained recent
~ Improved apparatus for making Chemically
PURE Nitrous Oxide Gas, or t'Vitalized Air.
by which TEETH CAN BE EXTRACTED
WITHOUT PAIN. Any one can take IL. 1t pro-
duces no unpleasant effects as other an@theucs;
1t is perfectly HARMLESS and SAFE, and is
highly recommended by the medical profession
He will administer the gas at any time. Office
over the Watertown Baak.
Student wanted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18

1t is stated that there is tiionument
on the battle field Of sadowa bearing the
inscription, "This is the stave Of Lieu-
tenant D., Who still liyss' The Lieu.
tenaht eaused the ftiodthsnt to be erected
in comemoratioti IF his wonderful recovery
after his comrades, who believed that he
was dying from wounds, had dug grave
on the spot to receive his remains.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18
AVGVsT yHGGENHORN
TTW FIER.

Has recently opened Jewelry Store in John
cons block corner Main and lst street, where ne
will keep constantly on hand large stock OF
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated
Ware, &c &C.. Particular attention paid to
repairing Watches Cloaks, Jewelry, &c, and
warranted to give satisfaction. ~*
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18
HOW THE AsTORs MANAGE THEIR
E1E zsaal5o BUSINESS.

The New York correspondent of the
Boston Journal tells how the living A.tors
are managing sud Increasing their great
fortune. aea. s.al2> .E
The Astors will probably hold their
property for many generations to come.
William B. was tained by his father to
the style of business which had gained
his fortuae md increased it. Sioce the
death of John Jacob Astor the business
has been continued in the same style that
marked it hafore he died, and William
8. Jr. They have been carefully trained
to the rsme style of business that dis
tinguished their father and grandfaher
In the little one story brick building on
Priuce street, locking like small Jail
with the iron bars in frent, the father and
two sons can be seen daily taking care
of the immense estate The song are
quiet and reticent like their father. No
bank cisrd goes to his business more
steadily than they do. At a given hour
in tie morning they enters their Office.
At given hour, arm in arm, they walk
down Broadway to wall street. Between
z and 3, they can be seen returning from
their down town Office. They are seldom
separate, They are capable, industrious,
economical, and pre- eminently devoted to
business. Should their father die to
morrow every thing would be taken up
just where he left it, and all his plans
would be carried out, nor would any change
be mads in the mode of doing things du- |
ring their lifetime The utmost care was
taken of their uncle John Jacob. who |
died rfe ether day. Every wish of his
father id regard to him was scrupu ously
carried out. His fine residence on Four
teenth street, With its garden occupying
whole square. with his coaches and
horses, were preserved to him to the last
| is rare that three generations of men
exhibit such characteristics Thrown into
offices, its conn,aiidmg siidation would
make the Astor House source of reyenue I
such as it can never become hotel But
the wishes of its founder. tttongh dead,
still prevail. and hotel it will be-, ptubah=
", during the lifetime of its present o#nef
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18
A SPICY LETTER tRoa 4 RuSAw.v

A SPICY LETTER FHoM RuNAwAY
WifE:--fhe st. Joseph (hIissouril
Herald reports another elopement case
A Mrs. Carsrh has left With a. doctor,
first addressing the following ID Hef
husband; "DEAR HUBBY-You're ulav-
ed out [ like DR. - so we'll that
| prefer going with him rather than
staying with you--good=for-nothing;
degenerate cuss, It's. none Of y6tr BIS. Us.
iness whers ws'rs goiHg To. It won't
do you BIT Of good to follow us, for I
wouldn't live another day with you to savs
your life. You made mistake in think
ing | loved YOU never did. married
you merely for convenience sske. I take
the baby along, and Pn taes care Of #
fou cat sue tdF diforrce; 81 get married
as soon as yott phase The woitIan Who
gets you nsst will hsgs. Reality 8ft
prize. Good bye. Be virtuous aHc
soa,h be happy. fotr
5t.,9oasI 3 n z-a58 Lk+H tTItE.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18

VT. C5Ple ad7ertises hisrurfhtias;w;7ay ~ ap. J..
PffFesHftiGS, Il: Strong, in the following STYLE
:" lie can be idaRtifed BY the fact that he e
has net eombed his hair since the Fourth
of July, 1865, and cannot speak ten
words at a tine without utterine %
falshoods,"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18

AN Irishtnar says that the remedy
fof badness is to rub Whiskey ou your
head until the hairs grow out, aud take
1t lnwardly to clinch the roots" Il.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18

Two REMARKABLE AND BRAVE FAM
1LfEs.-Vincent Young, Go. |, 18th
Iowa Infantry, called on the Adiutant-
General on Saturday last, te see the old
flag Of the 18th. We happened to be
present and learned the following state
naent Of the young Boys" lie was one
Of the eleven brothers who served in the
cause of the Union Here is the LIST !.
William Young, in Ohio Regiment
Adam Young, do; James Young, do
Aaron Young, Missouri regiment; !; Clar-.
les Young, do; Isaac Young, do John
W Young, do; Richard NJ. Young, do;
Robert +. Young, do Jasper Young,
Missouri State Militia; Vincent Young;
18th Iowa Infantry. Richard NJ. and
Robert E. We're twins. Wh1 can beat
this ?-Des Moines (1o,6o] Rsgistef.
We have just learned of an interesting
family reunion which occurred at the re-
sldence of Mr., Jethro Parsons, in the
south part of St. Albans, on New Year 8
day last. It consisted Of all the surviy.
ing children of the late Samuel and
Susanna Weeks (hine in NUMBER. who
have been separated for forty ysars, their
last full meeting being in 1928. Sihss
that time nearly all have settled in the
Western S ates. The ages of those com.
posing this gathering range from As to
63, the, average beins 549, and the ag-
gregate 460. For SO ysars there was
not death in this family Of children,
and they have .seft eleven stalwart sotis
to aid in the glorious cause of the pre-
servation of the Union. OF these six
filled soldiers graves on Southern soil.
two have returned crippled for life, and
one suffered living death of six months
In the pestilential walls of Libby prison,
May the survivors all live to see ahother
reunion twenty years hence. 81 s...s
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18

Some one calls the time of squeezing
girls hands the pal7oy days of life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-18
T. REISLORF,

Harnesses, Saddles, Brides, Whips,
Blankets, and Horse 20 .ors.
None but the hest kind of material used. Re
pairing done or short notice and at prices to
suit the times.
shop on the corner Of W est. st..Avenue.andW West
Water streets. Watertown. Ioy1
New-York tribune., 1868-03-05
LITERARY ITEMS.

An English journal announces the carry ap-
peAranoe Of a volume Of poems, nearly All OF them OF
serious stamp" by Miss Ada Isaaes Menken'
The Pal Mall Gazette observes that Mr.. Glad
stone recently showed himself unconscious Of the fact
thst seotts Hymn for the Dead" an adaptation OF
the Dies Ire"
Messrs. Charles Scribner g. Co., announce the
republication from The Ne York Ledge of the Rev. Hen
~ Ward Beecher's famous story Norwood: Tale OF
Village Life in New England" The book is to be puO-
bsbed Saturday March H. aud it will make la -
I2mO of six hundred pages Mr.. Beecher writes pi'
preface TO the book in which he gives the iono"e q"
count OF the way in which he came 20 write the story
Before the Civil War had for several years ye OcI b =
regular contributor TO The Neie YORK Leae' ior II
Eut when the war was closed. was not unwhg 20 sco
rest relaxation nom the eXhisunt 80 b ON,
Ses NJ fbomSbf and interest In this mood received
Mr. BonneTs proposal so write stoIy lOi ~ ~ iH = 49,,
Sar ge task Teuld hardly seemed less likely OF
accomplishment very hiOuCIaVe iO.suot' - ~. 80,
fctons mad never studied the mystery OF Jheii CON
srucfion Plot ard counterpart tie due proportion OF
parts the whole machinery OF novel scented hoeles!
ntsde Of my studies But after considerations came 10
my relief L reflected that any real human eApe-
rience ntrnscay interesting that the ,', me Ui a
humble family for single day, even ifnOt told as skliu
y Wordsworth sung the humble aspecs OF he dIIiII
world or as nlnuely faithful as Crabbe deplcteu
Vllage-lfe could hardly fail TO win some interest The
habit Of looking upon men as the chllureh OF NOu, anu
heirs Of Immortality, can hardly IAN 70 CLONE @ ue s %
pOrtanoe and even with dignity Nothing is rlVlal IN le
Education OF the Kings Son. BY interesting my readers
II could the ordinary experiences OF daily life among
the common people not so much by dramatic skill as by
subtle sympathy with nature and by certain argenes
of moral feeling hoped TO inspire pleasure which II u
did not rise very high might that account perhaps,
continue the longer had rather know that one returned
again and again parts Of TINS most leisey nafrNe
that that he devOured it all in single passionate nOnl'
and then turned away from ii sated and fogetfnl can
only wish that all who the pen might fall INTO nands
as Kind, as cOnsideTate, and forbeaTng as nave.
Norwood mostly written in Peekskn. iheie j.
a Summer-child, brought up among flowers ana
trees"