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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

CURIOUS History OF A STATE.-The
ter itory now known as Wisconsin was
claimed by France, on ground of discov
cry by its mission ries and travellers in
1870, who governed it until they coded it
to Great Britain, 1889 It was held by
the British nation until 1913, when it
was ceded to the United States. 1t was
then claimed by Virginia, for one year
when she ceded all her p sessions, north
east Of Ohio, to the United States. Wis.
consin was then thrown under the terri
torial Government Of Ohio, by the ordin
ance 1897. On the 4th Of July, 1900. the
Indian Territory was or anized, and Wis
consin placed under It's jurisdiction, re
it remained until 1898, Bhn Illinois
L rritory was organized, and it became
attached to that terrltority until April
18th, 1918 when Illinois became State.
II was then attached to tie Territory of
Michigan, until organized as the Terri
tory OF Wisconsin, July / h, 1886.
So that Wisconsin was governed by
the king of France ninety three years
by the king of Great Britain enty
years; by the State of Virginia one year;
by the territory Of Ohio sixteen years; by
the Indian Territory nine years; by Iii
nois nine years; and by Michigan territory
eighteen years. She continued Terri
tory of the United States nearly twelve
years, when on the 18th of March, 1915
she became the tn rtieth State of the I'm
ion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
WISCONSIN, CITIES AEG TOWNS.
From the OSHKOSH Nogthwesterp

FROM Tie OSHKOSH MOI tnWeSLGTD.
We have compiled the following table
showing the number of votes cast in
twenty-four cities and towns in Wiscon-
sin, and also an estimate of the popula
ton Of each, on the basis Of six inhabi-
tants to one vote This IS by no means a
perfect method Of estimating the popula-
ton, but will give fair idea OF the rela-
tive size of the different cities and towns.
In some cases, however, the showing does
Injustice. The vote of few towns is
given together with that IF the city, and
in others the vote of the city or village is
given separately. The city of Green Bay
is credited with 86S votes, while the viii
lage Of Fort Howard, on the opposite side
OF the river, and properly part Of the city,
has about half as many votes, which are
not counted The table shows an in.
mense increase in the population of Osh-
kosh, Fond du Lac, Green Bay. Appleton.
Menas ha, Manitowoc and other cities in
the Northern portion Of the State In
the Fox River VALLEY, especially, rapid
strides have been made since the census
! Of 1865
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
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Bs8F This Lecture should be in the hands o
every youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under SEAL in plain envelope, to an
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS are all the
rage just now with the young men of Gin
clhhalI. They have one association which
numbers over thousand members and in
cIudes the best young men in the city
There Is one member, who 4 few years
since was quite sickiy, who now with APP
parent ease lifts his one thousand pounds
The great benefit of gymnastic exercise
can be best understood, when the fact
is more generally known, that of over
nine thousand names enrolled on the books
OF the Young Mems Gymnastio Associa
ton, not single one has died with d ;
ease, aud this is the more remarkable, as
most Of the members are persons of 8ed-
entary habits, many formerly, even
strongly inclined to consumption.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

How TO COOK a DEEFsTEAK.-A
beefsteak ought always to be broiied to
be the incest but the following method
OF cooking is recommended by lady
writer on the subject, which even those
who are accustomed to frying may be
willing to try THE frying pan being
wiped very dry, place it upon the stove,
and let It become hot, re7y hot In the
mean time mangle the steak-if it chance
TO be sirloin, SO much the better-pepper
and salt it, then lay it on the hot, div
pan, which instantly cover as tight as
possible. When the law flesh touches
the heated wan, Of course it seethes aud
adheres to it, but in few seconds it be-
comes loosened and juicy. Every half
minute turn the steak but be careful to
keep il as much as possible under cover.
When nearly doae lay small piece Of
butter upon it. aud if YOU want much
Erav7 add 4 tablespoonful Of strong good
coffee. In Il rec minutes from the time
the cak first goes into the pan it is ready
for the table. This method Of cooking
makes the most de. eious, deicately broil
ed steak, full Of juice, yet retaining the
healthy beefy favor that any John Bull
could require. The same method may be
applied to mutton chops, only they re-
quirc little longer cooking tc prevent
them from being rare. An excellent
gravy may b. made for them By adding a
little cream, thickeued with q pinch Of
Tour, into which, when of the fle and I
4ytIy cool, siir il the ~2!z Of al ogg,
81. b t.n.-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
TOBACCO ANTTDoTH

w ARRANrED to remove all desire for To-
W bacco. This great remedy is an excel
lent appetizer. Hpurifes the blood invigorates
Inc system, possesses great nourishing and
strengthening power, enables the stomach To
d gest the heartiest food, makes sleep refresb b.
ing, ana establishes robust health. Smokers
ana C'e'oersJ far Sirty Yea,s Cured. Price Fiftv
Cents per box, post free. A trea Use on the in.
JurlouS effects Of Tobacco, with lists of refr
enc 8, testimonials, &c, sent free. Agents
wanted. address DR.. T. Z. ABBOTT, Jersey
clIy, y. j. ", c. Fountain, agent for Water
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

DOES IT Pay TO ADMINISTRATORS
Advertising pay ? The univer al an,
sWer IS that it does, AMI there is hardly
person but can give one or more instances
within his kn0*ledge of men who have
made their fortunes by advertising Ask
not merely the patent medicine man, but
60 to men 10 ordinary mercantile pursuits.
Pc pie are quite apt to &c where their
attention is called and if they find tbipos
as represented they will bestow their pat
Ionage, instead of spending their time
looking elsewhere There is no instance on
record Of a we'll sustained system Of Judi
clous advertising falling of success. We
do say that it is a rare case where anv
business might not have been greatly
augmented by a judicious use of printer
lux The fact is, that sensible. skillfrl
advertising pays ten-fold better than in
vestments that call for like amount Of
expenditure There is nothing that navs
like advertising. It is, in reality. the
onlyroyal road to wealth. And vet there
is no element to success so little used
MSlooauhoe Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
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the capital.
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In which all the Laws, Advertisements, PTocla.
nations, &c emeuating from either the State
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Il Is the aim OF the publishers to make the
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q First Glass General NevsFa per.
1t contains the --latest News by Telegraph, tGl
Legislative Reports, Decisions If tho supreme
Court a summary of The Local News Ia the
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all Conventions aud other public matters at the
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The STATE JouRyAL- is the oHll Republican,
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

{ GENTS WAETED.-S75 to 5000
y month II o. q Commission from which
twice that amount can be made by selling the
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
STATE ITEMS.

The Kilbourn City Mirror says hat
of the 1855 bales of hops shipped from
that Station last week, the largest por-
ton were booked dil ectlv to Loudon or
Liverpool, and agents were sent on to see
to their sale. 1t is hoped that this ex-
pertinent may result 10 relieving the hop
men Of that section of the EN- barrassments
under which they are now laboring'
The Union and Times published at
Chippewa Falls tells of coy which es-
capped from butcher near lat place and
getting into the woods was caught and
held fast by rope, which was attached
to her horns, becoming entangled about a
stick or bush. In this condition she re
manned nearly eight weeks and when
found was still alive, though nearly re-
duced to skeleton. The paper says
The ground round the stick or object
to which she was made fast was perfect
ihoi tax peu. I1F6l thlI5 N4tnlu Inc CIRCLE
of the ropesdenoted the extreme state to
which she was reduced small limbs eat
en-, bark from the larger on,s gnawed
off; showing what desperate exertions
animal-kind will sometimes ma Ike to pro-
long life.
Tho State Journal says that the next
term of the State University will open on
Wednesday next, under very favorable
auspices. There is a larger number of
students t.an ever before, 'and the entire
management of the institution seems to
be satisfactory. Rev. T, N. HASKELL who
has occupied the chair OF logic, rhetoric
and English literature for the past year
having resigned, Mr.. s. Fl. Carpenter, of
Madison, Of whom the Journal speaks in
the hi5hess terms, has been chosen his
auccpsqor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
successor.

TIE UPS AND Downs OF WALL
STREET New York correspondent
Of the Hartford Couront writes, under
date of the 10th:
81 have never seen Wall street ia such
a furry as it has experienced during the
past few days. More fortunes have been
made or lost since last Thursday tina du-
ring any previous week of speculation
One operator, living on Staten Island
cleared round $4,000 on Saturday in
Erie. A second from Boston is reported
to have made 100000 by being on the
right side both during the decline and rise
Of Erie and Central. 4 Cincinnati gen
tleman has lost 100000 by being the
wrong side. All admit that the new ring
in Erie have played their cards most
adroltly, and hoodwinked and misled both
the bulls and bears They, however.
encountered the seyerest censure on all
sides for the means resorted to by them
for earring their ends. For example.
they are reported to Lave assured their
friends up to the last moment before the
sudden and unparalleled rise that the mar
ket WAS going lower. The locking up of
graenbacks, together with various similar
ruSes, are put down to their credit A
heavy Western speculator who bought
SIX thousand shores Of Erie at fifty, tele-
sraphed to his broker in Nassau street two
hours before the rise to let it slide. He
had held on with nerve until the stock
went down on his hands to So, loss of
500, 900. Hardly had his instructions to
sell been fulfilled before the upward turn
came, nd in less than sixty hours, the
stock for which be paid fifty two was sci .
ling above xtv."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

Du Chaillu describes the costumes Of
the court of an African King as follows :
The King wore dress coat-and moth
ing else his first Minister wore shirt
without sleeves-and nothing else his
second Minister wore a necktie-and
nothing else the third was adorned with
hat-and nothing else but the Queen
varied the fashion BY wearing an umbrel
)G-and nothing eoo."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
J. w. M LEN THINKS,
ON THE BRIDGE.

4 merry Christmas I wish you al,
! Good people and my friends,
/ And Should make no New Years call
! Let these verses make amends.
The happy days are almost here,
When we eat fowl and phcaSants,
/ And fill the hearts Of friends with cheer,
| In the holidays with presents.
! And while I wish such Joy to you,
/ Give attention but minute,
And | will tell you something new,
/ Of my store and what is in it.
There are China sets all through complete.
What better gifts for cousins
Bat if you do not want set
We sell this ware by dozens.
IF all the fancy china ware
You ever dreamed or thought Of
you'll own there's none that can connare
To nine, whoever bought of.
individual cups and saucers too,
Noticed and nicely gifted,
they are for bachelors, and you
Who drink therefrom will e'er he fitted
We toilet sets of many a kind.
And every style of vases
Better, you'll own tbs hard to find
In this, or other places.
There are fancy dishes made for eggs,
They are chicken imitation,
Bantam, Shanghai or Yellow legs,
l don't know the relation.
Smoking sets, for those who smoke,
Made of the purests lava,
Bat where they come from that's the Joke.
Perhaps Ve5uvius, Etna or Java
Bohemian wine sets, three or more,
They are among the incest
Of all the goods have in store,
And sell for moderate prices.
The chidren's toys are indeed the pride
Of all the darllngs, of The place,
And as they pass they glance aside,
A smile on every face.
The dolls, the little sets for tea,
The mugs of every style,
And noticed like the plates they see,
Their little hearts beguile.
But should all my wares set forth
l would ompletely fill this paper
And then the editor would wax wroth,
And say cut dashing caper
My Groceries, Glass and Crockery ware
| advertised some time ago
On these l still bestow a care,
And buy the best and sell them low.
With many thanks for flvors done,
And with my wish repeated,
/ guarantee to every one
Who buys, the Il not be & eated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

Gen. Custar had battle with the Indi-
ans on the eth ult, in which $50 Indians
were killed, 53 taken prisoners many
wounded, and large quantity OF cam D
equipments, destroyed Louis Hamilton
and one soldier was killed, and fourteen
wounded.
An election in New Yo k for Mayor in
place of Hoffman, resigned, came of on
Tuesday, resulting in total vote. of
$4,000. Oakley Hall, Democrat, re-
ceived 1900.
It appeared at one time as if one
Democrat election had been elected in
California, but recent decision of the
Supreme Court Of that State decides that
the Republican candidate is entitled to the
Office Of eleotor.
Weston, the pedestrian, started from
Bangor Me-, Tuesday, on his 5000 miles
trip in one hundred days. He walks to
st. Paul, MINI, and returns.
Work on the United States curt House
and Post Office at Madison has been SIS.
pended by orders from Washington, the
appropriation for that purpose having been
exhausted.
Fort La Fayette, in New York harbor
was totally destroyed by fire last week
The loss to the Government is about
s200 00A
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

TS0UND.-On Main Street, in the city o
h Watertown, on or about the 18th of Nc
vember ? Buffalo Robe, which The owner cal
have By calling ct this Office, or upon Tinoth,
G. DAILY, and proving property and pa. Ing
Charges
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

y Observation-Disclosures wants right of
Immediately ten or twelve marriagea Bile
young men, not mere puppets, nor do we
want loafers and loungcrs with no anpa-
rent means for earning livelihood, none
OF this sort,-but we want robust, hearty.
active, honest, God fea ing APPS to marry
score Of just such girls The thing is
languishing We have hardly an eligible
young man in our midst, that is. one who
wants to marry, Where are you, BOYS /?
Show your heads Let's have wind fall
Of weddings The girls need you, and
you need the girls. We hate to see so
many pretty, deserving Iasses out in the
wet, with thirty" staring them in the
face, and no prospects" becausa there is
no market Come along ! WauDaca
Criterion.
"A stupid fe low named John Keegan.
a resident of Newark, N J., los has hat
while riding in the cars, Jumped after it,
and nearly killed himself
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

This story will run through twelve numbers
OF the Weekly All new subscribers vii. be
furnished with back numbers, from the com
mencement OF the story, on notifying Us.
Our present subscribers can assist us very
much in securing new readers, aud we shall
feel under many obligations to such as shall
interest themselves in behalf of The Wisconsin
Postmasters and others who propose 20 get
up Clubs viii be furnished with. detailed !ufor-
nation on application at this Office
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

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ing material accompa-
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containing full descrip~
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c 2nt5
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

JEFF. DAVIs.-The trial of~Jef Davis
came to summary conclusion last week
Davis counsel moved to quash the indict-
ment upon the ground that be had been
already punished by the provisions of the
Fourteenth Constitutional Amendment
recently adopted, and as person cannot
be tried aid punished twice for the same
offence under our Constitution, he should
accordingly be granted his liberty. The
opposing counsel argued that the Amend.
ment named was not of the nature of
penal statue but was altogether political
IN It's character and effect. Chief JUS
tee Chase was in favor of quashing the
indictment and Judge Underwood took
the opposite view, SO the question will
come before the . S Supreme Court for
decision and Chase will doubtless be sus-
tanned. Had the Government, as soon
as Davis petticoats were taken off, grant
ed him pension, brevetted him General
and turned him loose, the whole affair
would have proved to be but little more
ridiculous than it has been rendered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

An assessment Of So per share has
ben made by the Merchants Union Ex-
press Company, aud this assessment must
be paid before the stock can participate
ii The Consolidation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09

Terrible DISASTER. have par
tial accounts Of collision between the
Steamers United States and America about
two miles above Warsaw. on the Ohio
river, about midnight of Dec. 4th. The
collision was followed by both boats ak
ing fire, and according to the latest ac-
counts the loss of life will reach thirty
FIVE or forty. A large quantity of petro-
leum was on board the United States, and
in thirty seconds after the accident oc.
Cured, the whole boat was in flames and
large number of the passengers were
burned to death The Steamers were re
garded as the finest on the Western wat
or8 and were well loaded With passengers.
1t seems that the accident was occasoned
by the engineers mistaKing each others
signals.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-12-09
TICKETS FIFTY CENTS.

Performance to commence at 8 o'clock.
Hand books containing the complete words
and the principal airs of the Opera NAV he had
at 3. Gaebler's Music Store.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-20
Affairs in vfrg inia.

RICHMOND, April 1s.-The Reconstruction
Convention adjourned at midnight, subject to
a call from the committee. Only the president
snd secretary signed the constitution, rssolu-
tions having been ad opted dispensing with the
signatures Of members.
The members of the Conservative Executive
Committee have issued an address to the peo-
pie of the State; also call for convention to
meet here OIL the 7th of May to nominate State
officers.
General Schofeld to-day suspended ]. 5.
Calvert, State treasurer, on charges preferred
by the Governor, and appointed Geo. Rye Sec
retary OF the Convention, treasurer dd interim.
Jno. L. Pendleton, Superintendent of the State
Prison, has been removed, and Burnam War
derell appointed to his place.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-20
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, April 1S.-Evening.-Cotton .alc
better. Sales $500 bales at 309a31, closing firm
at 81. Flour shade frmer and a good busl-
ness. Wheat shade better, but quiet. Corn
closed quiet and shade easier. Pork frmer,
mess s2675. Lard 17ia1Stc. Turpentne quiet
at 64sa65. Groceries quiet and firm. Freights
quiet and steady. Money easier with an i'm
proved d4one generally in financial and business
circles. Gold 3St.
BALTIMORE, April 1s.-Cotton firm at 5Oc.
Flour firm and in good demand, prices un-
changed. Wheat firm, Maryland red 50 10.
Corn steady. Rye firm at 81 90. Provisions
quiet and firm, quotations unchanged.
WILMINGTON, April 1S.-Turpentine firm at
SOC. Rosins active: pale IS 0oa6 Is; No. So 40 !;
strained g So. Tar 50 Is. Cotton frmer.
middings 29c.
SAVANNAH, April 1S.-Cotton firm but quiet
middlinss Bic. Sales $50 bales.
MOBILE, April 1S.-Cotton, sales SUI oales'
the market closed firm; middlings 81 1}a32. Re
ceipts 476 bales.
NEW ORLEANS, April 1s.-Cotton firm, mid
dlings S1c. Sales $50 bales. Receipts 1852
bales. Exports 622s bales. Sterling 4ssa52s.
Gold Sss. Sugar and molasses unchanged.
ST. LOUIS, April 1S.-Supsrine -four Sc 75a
so. Corn weak at SGa9Oc. Pork dropping at
s26 T5a27 90. Bacon ve:y dull; shoulders lSc;
clear sides tic. Lard 17!c.