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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29

How ENGLIsHMEN POP. We have
a suspicion that Englishmen make Their
proposals of marriage more awk war1ly
than any other race of creatures under the
sun. Hence there is. a no ion among US
most unfounded, Of course-that pro-
posal5 are not unfrequently made for them
by the very objects of their affections.
This, we feel quite sure, is a gross SANDER
upon both the parties concerned. Still,
it serves to show the public estimate of
the masculine capacity for ''speaki.g OUT
when the time really arrives for doing So;
and 1t may at any rate, safely be said,
that there are no tive things most English.
men hold in greater dread than having to
make a speech, and having to make
declaration Of their affections, and extort
confession Of reciprocity. A sense Of
the ridiculous cramps and hampers them
A false feeling Of shame we suppose holds
them back, and they are too honest to 90
about afterward and brag of the masnif-
cent way in whic;. they passed through
the ordeal But, just as when the very
worstand most uninteiligible pubic speech
ends, amid the loud cheers Of induIgent
spectators, everybody feels that 40 harm
has been done, and that the ungrammati-
cal orator has rather distinguished him.
self than otherwise SO, if a proposal made
in seclusion is only followed up by public
signs of acceptance, no one is, or perhaps
should be, too curious to inquire how the
result has been brought about. Women
are certainly not dead to the charms Of
eloquencc; but we mnst conclude that
eloquence, on c..rtan occasions at least,
is not the most persuasive of weapons with
them. Perhaps they agree with Demos
themes, that the first second, and third
chiefrequisites of eloquence are" Action,
action, action p And it is just possible
that it Is in this way proposals are mostly
made, time and space annihilated, and
lovers made happy--Impcrial Revaew.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29
IT WILL SAVE YOUR
AEALTH-
/. RI As# And, what is better than al, ri.
TT WILL SAVE YOUR ETrE

From being shortened by wrong treatment The
Botanic Remedies of DR.. RAPHAEL, the English
Botanic Physician, never failed yet to make perfect
cure of all private and venerea Diseases with
out the of mercury without hindrance from basi-
hess, and without fear of discovery exposure No
deadly poisons, such as arsenic vomica, opium
or any other poisons. No meraary cr ether deadly
als,-nothing but purely Vegetable Botanical
Remedies are used hy him. His Remedies cure the
most obstinate and dangerous cases. and remove all
mercury and other impurities from the system when
all others have failed His Remedies restore man
hood and vigor to the impotent, make the barren
fruitful, give confidence to the despondng and they
enable the single to get married With the assurance
OF having contented wife and healthy Children
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29
w. H SHULzE-
S urgeon Dentist,

s.ss sss 1ssPsi'y 5a6n G'@ to Those b anos nts5
facilities for performing all operations pertain
ing to his profession, he has obtained recent
u improved apparatus for making Chemically
PURE Nitrous Oxide Gas, or 'sVitalized Air"
by which TEETH CAN BE EXTRACTED
WITHOUT PAIN. Any one can take it. 1t pro-
Auces no unpleasant effects as 9th er anethetics;
it is perfectly HARMLESS and SAFE, and is
highly recomme nded by the medical profession
He will administer the gas at any time.- Office
over the Watertown Ba1k
Student wanted. Z. .... -..-. { t:l
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29
E. WERNER,
fashionable Barber and

II A IR DRESSER,
Iu.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 week s..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29

The South Carolina Convention, now.
IN session, has colored majority Of ten.
Humbled Palmetto "And they shall
gnav file"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29
AUGUST WEGGENEsORN


y J Il w E L Il X,
Hasreeently opened a Jewelry Store in John
cons block corner Main and lst street, where he
will keep constantly on hand large stock of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated
Ware, 6c &c. Particular attention paid to
repairing Watches, Cloaks, Jewelry, &c, and
warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29
L. -eREISDoRF,

L. X Il 500 ILF,
Asuufacturer of
Ha7nr.se,, SudNes, Brides, Whips,
Blankets, and Horse Collars.
Meme but the beat kind of material used. Re-
pairing done on short notice and at prices to
suit the times. ..-.-s -. -...
shop on the corner of West Avenue and West
Water Streets Watertown. l0yl y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29

VICTOR HUGo.-The annual gather
ing at the house of Victor Hugo, in
Guernsey, of forty poor children, took
place in the presence of large number
of influential ladies and gentlemen. In
few remarks by Mr. Hugo on the occa-
sion, be alluded with delight to the i'm
itations of his gatherings of poor chill
dren which had been reported from Eng
land, Speaking Of the duties imposed
upon US by the Almighty, Mr.. Hugo emu
merated the sacred obligation Of 'strug-
Cling against the strong when they abuse
their strength, and against the powerful
when they employ their power We
must take by the collar the despot, who
ever he be, from the carter who ill-treats
horse, to the king who Expresses peo-
ple." -"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29

which we give to the toy in question, is
the name of the bird in English, which
ne doubt, served as the original model for
its construction. For this toy, therefore,
we seem ourselves to be indebted to the
Chinese. DR., Johnson says, under the
word xites "a fictitious bird made of
paper" and cites as his authority for this
meaning an old book called The Govern
me Of the Tongue ta.u
If the kite be made in the form of
fish, the tail is made to vibrate and the
rest of the body to assume an undu atory
motion, SO that the kite presents the ap-
pearance Of that animal making his way !
through the liquid air ,Ifit be construct
ed IN the shape Of a butterfly, the kite
e1 h,l5iitts when agitated by the wind, the
oSelliatory hutter Of the insect, The most
ingenious and characteristic imitation of
the forms of birds is that of the fishing
hawk, This, from its great likeness in
shape and motion, is the most apt to i'm
pose upon the credulity Of the -unwary
spectator. These kites are often seen in |
the summer season, lowering over the
river near Canton, just as the birds arc |
wont to do In the creeks and harbors of !
the sea and their pendant mode Of sus-
tanning themselves in the air is SO exactly
copied that strangers are deceived by
tneir appearance. To complete the I
deception, an elastic piece of board is
often connected with the string, which /
utters humnaing sound as it is put into
action by the varying tension Of the cord
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29
GOOD NEWS FOR TEE
LADIES'!

Ladies whose delicate health makes It absoIutef
necessary for them not to have children, must have
can. with perfect confidence and safety, use DR.
RAPHAEL'S Remedy. They will thus not only pre-
vent increase of family, but they will, at the same
time, promote and preserve their health, because
his preventive against having children is innocent
and safe 1t does not interfere with diet or occupa-
ton. IL operates without sickness exposure, ard
Is certain III its effect 1t not only prevents from hay
Ing children, bat it will restore the monthly periods
and improve the health. If Ladies who have suffered
from misplaced confidence, consult him before thew
get married. he will restore their bloom, freshness
and y1gOr OF youth and enable them married
life with confidence of health and happiness-Jotr-
nal Of Health. .....F ,..-' VI. =.
Hear what the Cincinnati Weekly Press saws. on
the 9th of March, 1862: We are decidedly opposed
ton OF having children, but feel it our duty to
acknowledge benefit from any and from every
source when it is for the relief of suffering humanity
TACT has come to our knowledge that ought to be
promul gated, and widely circulated for the benefit
OF those ladies whose delicate health makes it neces.
sary to prevent an increase of family About twelve
months after marriage, lady of our acquaintance
gave birth to q daughter but her suferngs were so
great tAS her physicians despaired of her recovery
This made her dread the very thought of again oecon-
Ing mother She tried everything to prevent a re-
petition of her sufferings but without succeeding
Two years after marriage she again confined, but
ser suerngs were so great that the child died, and
her own life was despaired Of She was told by her
family physician that she had any more children he
feared her life would be the forfeit AS all the reme-
dies she had tried before had failed she applied TO the
Botanic Physician, DIR. RA PlIAEI for his Prevent
i've against having children. His Remedies had the
desired effect: they not only prevented her from
having children, but they also improved her health
"IO THE PURE, ALL THINGS ARE PURE" The Bo-
tanic Physicians Remedies can be recommended
because they are innocent and safe. They operate
without causing sickness and exposure. They do not
interfere with the diet or occupation They do not
njure the health, but they are certain in their effect
Z p A. P. MEIGGS, M. d.
T. G. PANCOST MD T.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29
AZ a DISTANCE

May communicate coNFIDENTIALLY by letter, if they
inclose Two Dollars for Consultation Fee in each
letter. All letters, communications and interviews
are strictly private and confidential. No answer will
be given to letters unless Two Dollars are incosed
as Consultation Fee: By inclosing four cent
sta
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29

VIII be sent to all who in delicate health and
whose infrmities and impotence prevent them from
getting married.-One for the LADIES and one for
the GENTLEM EN-say which you want, or send
six cent stamps for the two, books. His Circular
tions Of the opposite sex, ending with speedy and
happy marriage, win be sent gratis at the time.
Address all letters as follows DIR. Raphael,
Post Office Box 6273, Chicago, Illinois.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-29

His hours for seeing visitors are from 10 A. VI.
TO L. M, dafIy,-Sundays excepted,-at
No. 2l3 East Madison street, (up stairs)
between Wells and Franklin streets,
Chicago, Illinois. Consultation Fee, Two Dol
lars. He has private consultation for LADIES
and GENTLEMEN. Each visitor has a separate room,
arranged so that the most delicate refined and SEN
stive can visit the Doctor confdentialy, without
being by any other visitor
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23

may. prGducea Then, as he ceases "a
supply himself With whatever his me-
cessities may require, but relies solely
on his more civilized neighbors, be
must necessarily recede, and increased
mortality, crime, and depressed civ
ilization must be the results Of this
intercourse between those who are
skilled in the arts and those who are
unskilled and uninfortned. 3
Inthis Southern section of our coun- !
try civilization has been chiefly con-
fined to the upper classes or the most
wealthy, for the poor here do not pos
sess that high degree Of intellect for
which those Of the North and West
are noted We here prefer to till the
soil, and with its products to buy the
rich wares of our Northern merchants,
to say nothing Of what is yearly sent
from across the ocean for our wants.
We have found this to be most imnae-
diately profitable, and by doing SO we
have greatly contributed not only to
their wealth and skill but to their adj
vancement in civilization, whilst in the
same proportion we are receding. Es
Viewing from the standpoint, then,
that as the number Of the useful and
ornamental arts practiced by any peo-
pie, and the skill and success with
which they practice them, is the meas
ure of their civilization, we will by no
means stand and compare with other
nations nor the Northern and Western
states. ngs,
War is a civilizer. Yet, war, that
of which we have seen so much, felt so
much, and from the effects of which we
are now suffering, is one Of the most
powerful elements of civilization. His
tory tells us of numerous instances
where the sword was the means of diff
fusing knowledge and light to the un'
civilized and untutored. Alexan
der the Great in oil of hi
conquests diffused Greek litera
ture,5 arts, and sciences; and il
centuries afterward, when those coun
tries passed into the hands of the Ro
mans, the light which he had difuse
among them had spread almos
: throughout their length, and at Oh
: time Of their conquest Subsequent
by the Greeks, they were in point G
civilization equal to any Of the coun
tries of Europe. We find cities whic
owe their existence to the invader
rivaling Athens in literature and tn
/. arts, and only succumbing to those
other nations as by them they WEI
conquered, for with them came the
f laws, sciences, arts, and custom
. Then, in conclusion, we must adm
. that war, which we SO much dread al
a abhor, is one of the most potent ell
ments for the diffusion of civilizatio
: and for whatever purpose it may
:. waged, and against whatever people
+ nation, and into whatever country
" cline, its effects are more perceptib
= it Influences far better, than that Of
= the other means which have been TAX
I forthe diffusion acknowledge and Zig
ii to the uneivilized nations of the worl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23
oRIRArs PUBLIeAaE sUNDAY, FEBRUARY- - &c

the country, has and will deter many,
from making Africa their home Those
who 60 from America to Africa must
not expect to find il paradise, where
labor, weakness, WEAKNESS, care, sick
ness. and death can never come Those
who seek It only from such glowing
pictures will go there TO sicken, pine
away, and die.
The republic of Liberia has to en-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23
From the New Orleans Advocated
Sunday Political Meetings.


As a Christian and patriot VIC must
condemn the holding of political meet
ings on Sunday. The cause may be
good, but it is other than religious.
Gods command remains unrevoked;
''Remem5er the Sabbath day and keep
itholg." 1t is far better for our friends
to attend church on that day, where
theylcan be instructedin those greatly
and sound moral doctrines which IN
derlie all political prosperity and
which impart strength to those who
advocate their country's cause. We
can carry Louisiana in the coming
election handsomely and triumphantly
without infringing on Gods holy day.
The gentlemen who are at the head OF
our ticket should remember that nine
teen-twentieths of the loyal voters o.
Louisiana are Sabbath christians, and
look with pious jealousy upon the sa-
credness of that day. They have nc
sympathy with those who regard Sun
day as day Of worldly recreation
and it is not likely that they will lool
with favor upon those who SO treat it
Regard should be paid to the wishe
of the majority.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23

.babbhag wsrld siIsnes istheexcepsion.
Some persons would die in fourands
twenty hours, if compelled to be silent
that long. The weaker the ideas the
swiftef the tongue. Men who have
nothing to say are always talking.
Silence is sometimes more eloquent and
powerful than speech. But Americans
don't believe this, and hence they
are the speech-makers Of the
world. They talk more sense and non
sense than any other people on the
face Of the globe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23
The Flash Of lightning.

A lady, for some reason of careless
ness or over-weariness, retired at
night leaving her room in great disor-
der. After sleeping a while she
awoke in a violent storm of rain and
thunder. She opened her eyes, but
in the deep darkness no object could
be discerned. Presently flash Of
lightning, vivid and terrible, illnmina-
ted the whole apartment, and revealed
with fearful distinctness all the CON
fusion with which she was surrounded.
The lady was greatly startled by the
suddenness of the vision, and deeply
impressed with the Tninuteness Of the
view. The elearness of Roonday
could not have exeeled that midnight
fash.
at was,'' said she '.like one ofthose
occasional moments of moral illumina-
tion, when, in the searching light Of
Gods truth, the soul sees its own
disorder and distraction. Ny ROOM
in the retirement and solitude efnight
excited a sad sense of discomfort and
shame. That other sight is hideous;
for there comes with it an instant COM
parison with the order Christ enioins
on the babitation where he is an invi-
/ ted guest, with the beauty he furnish
"a for the souls adjoining, and the
peace he offers to the chamber %
/ rest.'' 4 @ i se
The lady could not sleep again; she
covered her eyes closely that the
vision might not be repeated.
! .sSo,n She added, when we have
looked upon our inward state in ths
| Tight Of Gods revelation, we shrink
hack stricken and ashamed, and fair
would shield our eyes from the sick
ening View.7
But If one glance at the souls dis
| order is so repnlsiYe to an eye aecus
toned and hardened to the tumults Q
sin, what must the sight of evil be 4
4 Him who is himself al light, all order
I all beauty, all holiness IF one hasl
Of lightning disconcerts a mind be
cause it discovers confusion Fey
moments of care would suffice to re
move--if one moment Of moral vision
when the soul sees itselfas it is, seem
| more than it can endure, what woult
I'll be If the fearful facts were neyel
| vailed, and it stood constantly 9pei
10 its own judgments, its own aohoE'
renee
What if it stood thus. and there va
Eno savior to say, al will remove Eopi
fransgressions; 7 viii forgive you
: ;n;onities; / will make your darkness
| LIGHT aud your morning joy.' - Chftst
. | ;61 Kramer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23

Colonel Yerger.


In another column we give an ex-
cellent editorial from the New Orleans
'RERVBncANon Colonel Yerger's blood
and thunder speech delivered one week
ago in the ST. Charles street theatre,
before Mr.. Jchnson's friends, The
bloody tone Of that speech has alarmed
the Times, and that journal has been
saying all manner Of queer things
about Colonel YeTger, and peace, etc.
Now we think the difference between
Colonel YerkeF and the Times is the
difference between ansshonests out
spoken gentleman, and a time-seTving
journal, which is the westherlcock Of
public opinion, and which s'sernately
presents you its head or tai. according
to circumstances. We defend Colonel
Yerger, not because we ike his senti-
ments,but because he is an hcnestspeakl
er, and because his friends are turning
against him. We think with the Times
that we have had enough of that sort
Of TALK but the Times thinks 50 be.
cause painful experience has taught II
a wholesome dread Of the acongres-
sional screw Poor thing, it don't
want to bleed again. Nor do we. We
60 in for peace, but peacea with equal
rights. n 4sa
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23

UNIFIED STATES NARsHAns OFFICE,
District Of Louisiana,
New Orleans, February %. 1868. }
This IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON THE
a twentieth day Of February, A. ID. 1858, a WAR
RANT IN BANKRUPTCY was issued against the
estate Of WILLIAM +. HUDSON, OF the town of
Jeanerette. parish Of st Mary and State of Louis
lana, who wai adjudged bankrupt on his cwn petit
ton; that the payment Of any debts and delivery OF
any property belonging to such bankrupt, to him or
for his use, and the transfer Of property By him,
are forbidden By law that meeting OF the creditors
OF the said bankrupt to PROVE their debts and to
choose or more assignaes Of his estate, viii be
held at Court Of Bankrpptey, g be holden at the
Oustomhouse building, in the city Of New Orleans,
twenty sixth day Of March, A. d 1858 at 10 o'clock
A. M. i. j. HEBRON, u. s. Marshal
No 454-feH mh25 District Of Louisiana.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23

A good old WomaA was asked upon her
death-bed IL she was eomfOEiahle IN fhef
mind. Very ar from it, she answered
Q Then YOU are not willing to die fl
g Quito willing, y she said, u ny Fathes
chooses to put me to bed in he dark can
trust Aim. Il VIII be albright il tie tzosaI
Ing. af s
E a Swiss journal says HAT 4 yoans Nseman
named Arna Arnold, aiatar Of en- innkeepel
Al Villisau; Lncerne, hna Just carried III
first prize at rife shooting eompelition d
mai town, having lnads q hit with eyery
shot.
During tw0 years. iHVeaIlg alion iusa "
collection Of the whisky tax ~ . fes,.s.ly
Of Commissions oongr esHional
and detecliQe--irauds have bt2p s'sa4i'f
increasing, and the reyenue nas eea
steadily diniaishiag
johnson ought 10 Ds q COED tailor, e.Ns'
| Is Il good AZ nothing lle9 pnt g
lrldie1loaa failure When ~ attezffe4 z
teire the measure Of s2Fapt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-23
fror the New Orleans Advocated
lfs- spRTNa HIRps.

ny III BILLIkGs spAIDlRa-
air is full of the music Of wings
.simsou and blue and brown,
ID wings that cleft the air
!, the snow and frost came down.
Them throbbing upon the air,
he pulse Of returning spring,
"a are unpacking their summer wear
1, Golfers 80 mystic and dim.
z music Of little wings again,
~ welcome, bright wanderers, home,
~ mas woven her delicate trail,
a winter is dead and gone.
,iug to me, sweet ones, sing loud, sing
ne frost fend is yanquished and gone,
ssrble one dirge for the dead Of the
/. M srs Z leaves that feIlin their brilliant
sbiu faces pressedto the ground.
hearts would have broke, little birds,
g6u witnessed them stagger and fall,
.sev ciung 10 their post till The last,
H M flagstaff Of winter was fast,
hIs black flags were floating Ger all.
,obin the red, on thy jacket
4. never so bright to me,
Mae birds, thy sapphire mantle
vlsddens my heart to seei
fEpow YOU have brought all your songs
along sHsssA~ a4a
ing them over tome. slal