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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-30
OITY ADVERTssI10IENTs.

On MOTION OF Councilman Doughty, Sec
onded by Councilman SteInbacll, the fol-
lowing order was unanimously passed
II is now here ordered that six weeks
public notice be given, by publication in
the Evansville Journal q public rleWspa-
per printed and published in the city Of
Evansville, that on Monday, the Sd day
of January. 1870, the Common Council OF
the city of Evansville viii make an order
to extent Walnut street OF said city from
Eleventh street TO Orange street, eInbrac-
ing within said extension, the ground en-
braced within the following lines, tO-Wit:
Commencing on the northwest side Of
Walnut street, at p point where the line
of said street lntelsects the south side line
of n SIX foot alley left open by the K. & g.
Railroad Company, on the south side Of
the depot ground OF said com pany, thence
extending in enthusiastically direction
in a direct line with said Walnut street
$50 feet, thence due east I95 feet to Hun
mel street, in the Northeastern Enlarge
ment. thence from point on the east side
Of said street p feet north from the centre
of said Walnut street extended to Market
street in said Northeast Enlargement;
thence from q point on the south side of
Orange street, at which the south aline of
fractional Lot No. 70, in Block No. 4, Hub
intersects said Orange street; thence ex-
tending in a southWestwardly direction
$50 feet; thence due west to the north
westerly corner of Lot No. u, In Block
4, in Hubbard's Addition aforesaid. em-
braeing within said street so extended so
feet OF the rear or northwardly ends of
80 feet Off the rear end OF Lots l3, IL, rs, I6
IL, Is, l9, and q, In said Block 4.
And It is further ordered, that Market
street. in the Northeastern Enlargement
be extended as follows: Commencing at a
point on the proposed south line Of Wal
nut street extended 5S1z feet from the
southeast corner of Block NO. 10, in the
Northeastern Enlargement Of Evansville;
thence extending south q feet TO the north
line of Chestnut street; thence nori heast-
Wardly to the aforesaid south line OF Wal
nut street, and thence westwaTdIy "a feet
to the place Of beginning, embracing with
in said extension q small fractional point
OF fractional Lot No. 10, ia Block 1, Ia Hub
bard's Addition aforesaid.
And any person aggTieyed by reason OF
the adoption OF this order, may at any
time within SIX weeks rom the 22d day of
November, 1859, apply 70 the Common
Council for redress py petition or remon-
STRANGE in writing, left with the Clerk Of
the Common Council, containing q state
mept of the injuries complained of, and
the amount demSSded therefor, and said
petition or Reconnaissance viii be duly con-
sidered, heard and determined, on the 81
day of January, 1870. And Il is further or
dered that the Clerk Record in the Minute
Book of tbs Common Counsel the plat OF
said Walnut and Mars e streets as proposed
herein to be extended. Which said plat
has been prepared by James D. Saunders,
City Survey or, and submitted 10, and APP
proved by this Board.
A. II. MCGRIFF, CLERK,
City Clerks Once. Evansvtlle,l
November 10th, 1859. I mo-
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tn xeaa

/ kave This day received the Tax Dupli-
year AID. 1860, and am now ready TO re-
lowing table viii show the raiO or taxes
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Valuable Household Goods at Auc-
fi0n

WYE WILL SELL at Public Auction,
w on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30th,
1869, commencing at 10 O'Clock AM, at the
residence of James F. Welborn, corner OF
Second and College Streets, tne following
household goods, consisting OF one splen-
did Knabe Piano, Stool and Music Rack,
one splendid French Plate Glass Mirror,
one Rosewood SOciabie, Six Rosewood
Chairs. enc Fine Brussels Carpet, one Hail
Carpet, three Three-Ply Carpets, one stair
Carpet and Rods, one TWo-Ply Carpet, one
splendid Bed Lounge, one large Easy
Chair, two Rocking Chairs, three Willow
Chairs, one Book Case, one Marble Top
stand, one Walnut Stand, one Walnut
Bedstead, one Spring Mattress, one Dress
ing Bureau, one Marble Top Wash Stand
two Bed Room Chairs, one Toilet Sett, one
Clock, one fine Coal Stove, one Set Dishes
all Kinds, and various other articles too
numerous to mention. Terms made
known on day OF sale.
The above goods are all new and in good
order. j. Il. ELLIOTT,
dec2-tds JOHN ID. ROCHE.
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THUR DAY, DE0kABER 80, 1853.

The theatrical critics Of the In
dianapolis papers express unmitigated
disgust at the playing Of EDwIN For
REST IN that city.
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AND
ADJUSTERS OF LOSSES.
MARBLE HALL, No. 8 Main St.,
EVANSVILLE, IND.
Dwelling Houses insured for term Of
years at greatly reduced rates.
Three Years at the Price Of TtrO
FEUe Years at the Price of Three.
Life Insurance "a Specially.
Total Cash Assets Represented
Over twenty-five Million Dollars.
The following are among the Companies
represented:
ZFNA Insurance Co. OF Hartford. Conn.
Cash Assets ,O00 900.
PEENEx ms. Co. Of Hartford, Conn.
Cash Assets 300, 900.
CONTINENTAL. Ins. Co. OF New York.
Cash Assets ,o0O,OOO
NORTH A04ERIcAN Insurance Coo.
Hartford, Conn.
Cash Assets co. 600.
NTERCHANTs' ms. Co. of Hartford, CT.
Cash Assets 5000, 200
NORTH AMERICAN Insurance Co. OF
New York.
Cash Assets $780,. .........-. ..........esOO, 600.
PzEH SIX Ins. Co. OF Brooklyn n. Y.
Oasn 100 600.
1rrNA LIPE ms. Co. OF Hartford. Conn.
Cash Assets. n, 100000.
NEXSEN g. BAKER, Agents,
8 MAIN STREET, Evansville, Ind.
JanS0 dly
The CITY FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
HARTFORD. COM.
CAPrTAL AND ASSETS oYER
HALF MILLION DOLLAKS.
The reputation and standing " hIeh this
Com pany has secured In EVANSVILLE,
together with the large and undoubted
security II offers tor ali its obligations, will,
IL IS hoped, secure for 1t share OF the pub
lie patronage.
A. c. HABLoCK. Agent,
No. North First Street.
noylT d3m Evansville, lad.
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0ORn For drst-class new Seven
% SSDlH Octave Plan 0S. Sent for
trial. u. 5 PIANO Co, New York.
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Pgsi-lAHxDs BIZ THE
EF8FsgzLLE J0URE1L COMPANY,
50. Lsscsssl street. Evansville.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08
ERIE RAILWAY.

THE GREAT THROUGH ROUTE TO THE EAST
This Company now control and operate
thirteen hundred miles of road, extending
from Cincinnati, Clevele nd, Dunkirk, Buff
falo and Rochester to New York.
1t is of the six feet gauge nearly third
wider than other roads, enabling the Com
pany to construct and use coaches CORES
pondingly larger and more comfortable,
Its track has been placed in thorough repair
by the substitution of Steel Rails at such
points as are subjected to the greatest SER
vice, and where the highest rate ofspeed is
required be made.
New and improved Sleeping Coaches ac-
company all night trains. They are heated
by steam, perfectly ventilated, contain
spacious and elegant Dressing and State
rooms, and combine all the modern i'm
provements
Excellent Dining Saloons are located at
convent points upon the line, where ample
time is allowed for meals.
Three Express Trains daily are run from
the western terminus of the road to New I ork
without change, making as quick time a;
| by any other e.
The long distance run without change
| 800 miles--and the spacious accommodations
| OF its Broad Gauge Coaches, especially com
| mend this route to families and ladies.
| Tickets via this popular line can be OBJ
tanned at all principal Ticket Offices through
| out the country
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08
WATERFOWL.
From the Kilbouln City Mirror.

From the Kilbouln City Mirror.
Last Saturday enjoying q respit tie from the
weary labors of a pedagogue and turning a
deaf ear to the incessan t cries of our tdeyir'
for "more copy" we paid flying trip to
Watertown. Watertown is full of genial
and hospitable people, and it is always a
pleasure to meet and commune with them.
Every visit to the city indicates some new
sign Of prosperity and advancement. AS
the cancellation Of its bond indebtedness
begins to assume more cheerful aspect the
people are gaining n confidence, and bus
mess seems to be steadily gaining Water
town has certainly excellent facilities for
great and growing city Surrounded by an
excellent agricultural country, and possess
ing within her own borders water-power
that of itself would constitute an element
of growth and prosperity, she has prospects
of attaining a population far in excess of
what she now enjoys Her population, we
| believe, is now some eleven thousand and
we should not be surprised if in ten or if
teen years this number would be doubled.
The German clement largely preGominates,
and as Is characteristic of that class enter
Prise and goabeadativeness marks their
every step. AS indicative of their progress
nothing perhaps illustrates as we'll as the
| large Hall which the Turner's of that city
have erected the past season. 1t is a fiue
and spacious building, and adds materially
to the appearance and growth Of that city.
We understand it is to be formally opened
! and dedicated on the 18th Of December next
! when the Germans Of that city propose to
open the Inequalities Of their homes 10 all
who are interested and wish to attend The
! grand fete. Turner's frcm other cities have
| been invited and are expected to attend, and
! all due preparations are made for the gala
day
Hatertown is surely entitled to the name
OF fne city as her many excellent and sub
! stantial buildings, both private and public,
| fully attest. "A drive around the city will at
oRce prove the wealth and prosperity Of her
business men and private citizens
Motto be behind in the intellectual training
OF the coming generation WATERFOWL also
| enjoys excellent school facilities and they are
! literally patronized and supported The Uui
Versity has been placed upon a firm and
/ prosperous basis and is a credit to the city.
1t is under the auspices of the German Luz
theran Synod and was organized some five
years since. 1t now employs beside its
President six scholarly and highly educated
professors, and, we learn, is, in another year,
to add professor of English Rethoric and
also Professor of Chemistry, both eminent
IN theirrespectlve departments. The grade
of scholarship has, under the judiciops man
agement of the new President, been raised
and isnot surpassed by any institute of the
kind in the country. Next collegiate year
IS to open with strong Freshman class.
The number Of students is constantly i'll
creasing and everything looks towards a
sturdy and fourishing institution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08

AN IMPORTANT UNDERTAKING.
From the Appleton Post We learn that the
business men Of that place are organizing
a Board of Trade. 1t is expected that all
persons engaged in the buying and selling
of goods will interest themselves in its sue
cess. 1t is also the intention to take the
necessary steps to protect themselves against
the suckers of society,"" in other words to
shut down on that class of people who make
1t point to get trusted at every establish
ment in town, and then refuse to pay their
bills. Should this latter project succeed in
its aims, other locations would be very glad
to follow the example of Appleton, and that
enterprising burgh would be justly entitled
to considerable credit for the conception Of
such an admirable plan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08

GoNE.-Mr. E. D Coe, who has
been associated with us il the publication
of the REPUBLICAN for the past year and four
months, has removed his family into Mil
waukee and gone into business in that
city For the present he leaves the news
paper business, but soon we hope to again
find him in the di'orial chair, q place
where he belongs, and one that he is emf
nently well qualified to fill. Mr. Coe is a
genial, social and wide-awake fellow, and
a host of friends here unite il wishing him
every success. Ed, may your cheerful face
often darken the door of Our Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08
New Furniture Store.

TIME undersigned beg leave to inform the
citizens of Watertown and vicinity
that we have opened new Furniture Store
in the store occupied by I. DerVin, on the
west side of the bridge, Watertown, WIS,
where we respectfully invite the public gen
orally to call and examine our stock OF wen
selected Furniture before purchasing else
where, as we cannot be undersold by any
house in the city. Mr. j. c. Holmes IS
PRACTICAL work nan and understands his bu-
siness in all It's details We are also pre-
pared to do all kinds of repairing OF furni-
lure on the shortest notice, and on liberal
terms Our motto being cheap for cash.
j. c. HOLMES & CO.
Watertown. Nov. %, 1859.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08

THE OPENING OF TURNER HALL
Our citizens generally are all look ing for
ward with deep interest to the opening Of
this Hall now SO near its completion. New
er in the history of our city has there been
so much interest manifested in the erection
of any public bu ilding as this one, which
is an ornament to the city ard credit to the
place. Workmen are now busily engaged
on the building night and day, and it is
fast assuming the handsome and substantial
appearance its projectors intended. The
ceiling is beautiful work of art. and is
alone well worth a visit to the hall; the
stage is magnificent and spacious one, and
we question if there is a better one in the
West outside of Chicago. One admirable
feature about the building is its fine large
entrance-the largest sized audience viii
find no difficulty of ingresS and egress.
The seating arrangement, both in the
body of the hall and in the galleries will be
superior to anything Of the kind in any
other hall here at present. Taken as a
whole it reflects great credit on all concern
ed in the undertaking, and lis originators
may well feelproud OF its consummation. 1t
is the intention, as viii be seen by no.
tice in another column, to have the hall
formally opened by appropriate ceremon les
and performances, on Saturday and Sun
day next, Dec. 18th and 18th. The cele-
bration will doubtless call together large
number from abroad, and our citizens will
we are sure turn out en- nsGSse to witness
the grand entertainment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08

Hon. B. Z. KINs,-This gen
tleman, who has been lying dangerously i'll
at his reside nee in the city of Madison for
the past two months, still continues pros
trated by his long. sickness, and at some
intervals, his physicians have out slight
hopes of his recovery. His disorder seems
to be some arrangement Of the stomach,
and he mas also suffered stroke of paraly-
sis within week or so. From the latest
advices we learn that he has passed eral
comfortable days, with material improve.
ment in his condition, leaving his physi-
clans somewhat hopeful o. his ultimate re-
coYery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08
Special oSot scps.
comfort and Bliss, CT Pain
and AGONY.

DR. TOBIAS CELEBRATED FENETI-
AN LdNEIENT, whose wonderful cures,
sure and instantaneous action, in cases of
chronic Rheumatism, Headache, Toothache
Group Cuts, Burns, Collie, Cramps Dyson
terry, ETC., have astonished the civilized
world, is no new catchpenny butan article
that has stood the test of twenty-five years
Inc enormous sale and rapidly increasing
demand IS at once the surest evidence of its
usefulness and popularity No family should
De without bottle in the house Hundreds
OF dollars and many hours of suffering may
De saved By their timely use.
Colo, Cramp, and Dysentery yield at
once TO IFS paine ratiye properties, It is
perfectly innocent, and can be given to the
oldest person or youngest child No matter
II you have no confidence in Patent Medi-
clnes-try this, and you will be sure to buy
again, and recommend to your friends
hundreds of Physicians recommend it in
their practice.
Sold by the Druggists and StoFekeepers.
Price, Fifty Cents and One Dollar. Depot
III Park Place, New York. 40w4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08

RUNAWAY little incident in the
shape ola runaway occurred yesterday. A
team loaded with pork waiting for unload
ing at the warehouse near the Milwaukee
and St. Paul depot, took fright at the engine
and started on rapid pace towards town.
The last we saw of the owner he had over
taken his wagon, the horses harin left it
on Sixth street, with nothing broken, and
he was anxiou8ly looking for a corner on
pork, or at any rate corner with some
pork init, and he would like have found a
corner with his horses in also What sue
cess be has had since in finding his pork
and horses we have not heard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08
Linden House Arrivals,

For the week ending Dec. 18th. 1885,
Monday, November 2eth.
E. Merker, Chicago.
O. S. Moran, Go
E. A. Smith, Milwaukee.
A. D. Faville, Lake Mills.
S. B. Cooper, do
". Wilson, Columbus.
Col. A. G. Bentley, Portage.
S. Stein, Chicago.
F. Goldsmith, Milwaukee.
A. A. Ellsworth, Chicago.
G. Lescomb, GAINESVILLE.
g. Scribner, Fond du Lac.
H. Dillingham;, Chicago.
D. Shultz, Milwaukee.
A. G. Peabody Jr., Oconomowoc'
Thos Earles, Milwaukee.
Tuesday, November 3oth.
Al. Kay, Boston.
DR.. Pyser, St, Paul, Mimi.
L. G, Reed, Chicago.
+. Fl. Smith, Milwaukee.
VIM. H. Williams, Madison.
G. ". Williams, New York.
W. j. Kershaw, Big Spring, Wis.
G. A Calm, Milwaukee.
II. L. Plat, Grand Rapids.
E. McCahe, Milwaukee.
Wednesday, December ls'.
E. F. Linn, Chicago.
l. g. Davis, Stockton.
G. Cross, Marshall
F. A. Arson, Milwaukee.
". H Little, do
Z. W. Coburn, Dayto Ohio.
Thursday, December End.
H W. Cooper, Beloit.
w. H. Little, Milwaukee.
Z. Berrey, 60
VIM. Faville, Lake Mills.
L. Carbsruch, Milwaukee.
Ed. Fyans, do
B. Benedict, do
J. F. Wilson, Madison.
H. H. Morgan, Chicago:
Friday, December 3rd. -
G. Loeb, Milwaukee.
P. Bicklar, &c
Jas W. GRAFT Cleveland, Ohio.
G. NJ. Ingelsall, Chicago.
w ~. OtteT, 40
J. C. Starkweather, Oconomowoc.
E.. NJ Rosenblatt Chicago.
f. Wickham, do
Saturday, December 4th.
O. Crandall, San Francisco
G. G. Rollins, Minneapolis, Mimi.
J. Cogan, Chicago.
c. G. Moller, do
j. L. Keen, do
G. P. Mead, Waterloo.
Mr.. Tangel McCracken, Milwaukee,
V. l.. Benjamin, do
ROBERT S PERRY, Prorietcr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08

"WHAT's IN A NAME. "A according
to the Oshkosh Directory, says the North
,cestern, George Washington is colored la
borer, John Quincy Adams works in Paine's
mill, Andrew Jackson is a colored white
washer, John Hancock is lawyer, Ed
mund Burke, shoemaker, Winfield Scott
a lumberman, Andrew Johnson, carpenter,
Henry Wilson resides on Washington street,
and a man Friday is working in saT-mill
on the south side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08

PERSONALITIES. William Dafter,
Rector of st. Pauls (Episcopal) Church, re-
turned from a visit East, on Friday last.
Our young friend, Viii lam Griffith, for
many years employed in the American Elk
press Office of this city, has been appointed
Express Messenger on the Northwestern
Railway, We congratulate him on his ap-
pointment.
We notice by the Minneapolis Tribune
that VIM. T. ambusch, Esq, now a resi-
dent Of that city, is one of the Lecture Com
mittee at that place. The first of the
course was delivered by Asst Bishop Arm
itage on last Saturday eve. Subject "Orien-
tai Life
We are happy to be able to state that the
health of Hon. Daniel Hall, Member cleo
to the Assembly from this District, is so
much better that he is able to be in his
Office. His continued Improvement leaves
no doubt that he will occupy his seat in the
Legislature.
The Madison Journal says that Daniel
| Mcfarland, the assassinator of A. D. Rich
/ ardSon, resided in that city and practlced
law there some years ago. He and his wife
were well known in literary circles during
their stay, and much regret is felt that Nc
Farland should have brought such misery
and disgrace upon himself.
We had cali this week from Mr. O. Gran.
dali, brother of our friend Harvey Crandall
who is recently from the White Pine silver
mining country. He left on our table fine
apecimen of silver ore, which he dug him
| self in that rich mineral region Mr.. c.
came to this vicinity in 1913, buG left for
California some twenty years ago, where he
has since resided
Mr.. Hoar, of Lake Mills, travelling agen
for the Music House of Orvis & Canes, cam
in on US ore day last week and kept up
constant whirl of excitement and amuse
ment for about an hour, getting off DR.
Jokes, and telling quaint stories. Withau
Trains incoherency he partakes good Geo
of his versatility. AS Mr.. H. has promise
to make his appearance in our columns W
will let our readers judge of his genius.
Our former townsman, Mr.. o. B. Sanford
of Freeport, H. is in town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08
LETTER

List ofletters remaining in the Post Offic
MatertoMn. WISCONSIN. Dec Z 1859.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-08

THE WEATHER-Our cold Wintry
snap has been replaced by fine genial wealth
er, partaking somewhat of the Indian sum-
mer character, of which we have had so few
specimens this year. The snow has disap-
peared almost, and wagons are again
brought into requisition.
Pedestrianism in these days is a danger
Gus luxury, most of our sidewalks and rab-
bit tracks being in very rickety condition.
This is all the result of neg'ecting to clean
the snow from the side walks after the late
storms If this we're attended to the getting
about would be all right, bat at present a
person having any regard, whatever, for his
several members will not dare venture on
some of the streets. Our only hope now is
in a good substantial thaw, which may
soften down the hard heads of snow and ice
that now cucumber the several by ways.