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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29
THE RIVER IMPROVEMENT CON-
VENTIOT.

In pursuance of resolutions adopted
at convention held at Prairie du Chen
the 10th of November 1868, the Gov
ernors of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa
and Missouri have united in a call for
Convention to assemble at Portage
City on the goth of October next
for the purpose of maturing measures
to impress upon Congress the necessity
of making immediate and sufficient ap-
preparations to secure the improvement
of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. The
cities, villages and counties Of the
Northwest, boards of trade and other
business associations throughout the
country, are invited to send to the Con-
yention two delegates each.
The great and general interest which
is being taken in this important meas
ure, augurs well for It's success and we
feel confident that the question will
never be allowed to rest till the final
accomplishment of the work is ensured.
II the general government can not be
prevailed upon to make such appropria-
tions as are necessary, private enter
prise will undoubtedly come to the res
cue and complete an undertaking which
is of such vital importance to the whole
Northwest. The counties along the
line of the improvement could afford
to contribute the funds necessary for
its accomplishment in consideration of
che great rise in value of their property
which would Immediately follow. But,
in case congress refuses to render the
aid asked, we have no idea that any
such exertion will be required or al
lowed on the part Of any limited local
ity, as the work is one which. would
entail its benefits over broad range OF
country Minnesota, Iowa and other
States would doubtless be willing and
ever. desirous to lend helping hands,
aud SO hasten the completion of the
work and begin with thc least possible
delay to receive the benefits which a
direct water communication between the
river and the sea would afford them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

"UNF0RTUNATE IN REGARD TO THE
TRUTH. The Jefferson Banner Of
last week had an array of testimony
against the Republican paaty which it
said was taken from radical journals;
but an inspection of the list shows
that more than half OF the papers which
it gives as It's authorities were neutraI
in politics.
The Madison Democrat Of a late date
had a still worse streak of luck-in un-
dertaking to copy some remarks upon
the Democratic nominations from the
Oshkosh Northwestern, it managed to
get the extract so mixed up, and so
many words and clauses dropped out,
that the sense was entirely different
from that Of the original.
Our friend of the Woltbwger is also
most unfortunate man in getting
correct views Of things three weeks
since he announced that the REPUBLI-
CAN had expressed great dissatisfaction
with the Madison nominations-a hal
Inclination which would Justify grave
doubts Of any honest mans sanity.
Instances of this kind might be multi
piled indefinitely if there were any oc
casion; the results of elections, the
views of public men, the record of the
past and, above all, the prospects of the
future are all subjects upon which the
Democratic mind has the vaguest and
misticst ideas and can only with great
difficulty keep from falling into the
most grievous errors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

MIsREPREsENTATIoNS.-The policy
Of the Democratic party, as gathered
from the speeches Of their public
men and the language of their
Journals, is not to show why
their party is worthy Of support, but
rather to deceive the people by the
basest vilifcations aud most erroneous
representations in regard to the poll
cy and course Of the opposite party.
There is no fact etter established
than that the present admi nistration
has lessened the expenses of the Gov
ernmeat immensely, and has also
greatly increased the amount Of the
revenue collected, though the taxes
have been lightened and the burden
upon the people materially diminished,
Yet, in spite of these well established
facts, the most fragrant misrepresen-
tations of the true condition Of affairs
are heard from every Democrats lips
and appear in every Democratic paper.
This despieable course is evidently to
be the line on which our opponents in
tend to fight out the campaign, and
would be convincing proof, in the alb
sence of other evidence, of the weak
ness Of their cause and their own want
Of confidence in its merits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

JOHN "BLAcK. Those who sup
pose there is no German on the Demo
cratic State ticket are great y
mistaken-Mr. John Black, their
candidate for Treasurer is a Bavarian
and came to this country as plain 10
ham Schwartz But having been here
few years he translated his name and
became "Mr. John Black" So the
Germans are represented on the Dem
ocratic ticket; ger stehen sic
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29
Hosiery and Gloves.
Kid Gloves, Alezanders, for $500 pair.
Sale Of T orfeited State Lands
Otlce of Commissioners Of School and !

University Lands,
Madison, Wis, August 26, 1869.
NOTICE is hereby given that all the
IN School, University, Agric ultural Col
lege, Forfeited Mortgaged, and Swamp
Lands in the State of Wisconsin, which
have been forfeited by reason of the non.
payment of interest for the year 1869, viii
be offered for sale at public auction, at Cap
itol in Madison, on the 18th day of Deem
ber A D. 1869, unless sooner redeemed
said sale to commence st o'clock, A. NJ,
and continue from day to day, until all of
said lands shall have been offered Said
lands will he offered by counties, arranged
in alphabetical order.
Among these are the following described
lands in Jefferson County, which will be
offered at the price named opposite each
tract, (under the heading ''Total Amount
due State, y which includes the principal
due at the time Of forfeiture the interest
on the same to January !, 1870; all taxes
which have b9en returned against the land
and remain unpaid; the cost Of advertising,
and three per cent. damages.
Said lands will be sold subject to all I'M
paid taxes assessed against the same, not
included herein.
The percentage payable at the time Of
purchase, will be fixed by the commission
erS as the sale.
THOS. s. ALLEN,
YFAF GNJTJI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

ANOTHER TERRIBLE MURDER
On the evening of Wednesday the 22d,
Mr.. R. II. Davis, an old and respected
citizen Of Sank and Adams counties,
was killed at Lcmonwier, his pockets
riaed and his body thrown upon the
railroad track, where it was run over
by one train and several cars of another
before being discovered. Doubtless
this atrocious murder was committed
by members of the gang of desperadoes
which has long infested that region
and of which Pat. Wildrick was sup
posed to be the leader.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

"MLLINGTARY. Our De mocratic
exchanges are affecting amy phrases
and military commands since the meet
ing Of their conventionj the sea tered
ranks of The unterriied are being raj
led, and their dropping spirits revived
by such phrases as these: STEADY"
"olose up the ranks "eyes to the
'front.'" forward" fright on" 'ou-
ward, , and many others of a semi mil
itary, semi-horoic and mock tragic
character. Doubtless this is the way
in which the prowess of the "great
war party in peace" manifests itself.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

Strictly Pure White Lead can be
found at Straw & Murphy's, Ist door west
of Wisconsin National Bank with the fol-
lowing manufacturers guarantee on each
package:
ave guarantee the Lead in this package
to be Strictly Pure White Lead, and will
pay twenty dollars in gold for every ounce
of ulteration found in it. It i uncqualed
in purity, whitsncss and fineness.' 2ott
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29
STATE FAIR.

A 7 MADISON, WIS, SEP. II TO 0CTO-
"A Der LIST, INCLUSIVE PRIZE LIST
most varied, liberal and complete, hitherto
issued by the Society; including several
Sweepstakes Prizes, numerous SILVER MED-
AIS and a MAGNIFICENT PKIzE BANNER and
SlG0 for best County Exhibition; total
$4,000 Beautiful grounds, within few
minutes walk of the Capitol Park. Railroad
passengers aud freight set down at the very
enhance. One of the best Mile Tracks in
the West for Tria Is of speed of Trotting and
Running Horses. A more than usually
ATTRACTIVE DALEY PRoGRAM3lE; embracing
Trials of Speed by Horses and men on We
locipedes, Ladies' and Lads Equeshianism,
| Trials of Machinery and implements; Prac-
teal Addresses on Agriculture and Horticul-
ture, in the Assembly Chamber, by Hon. Q.
l., FLINT, of Massachusetts, and DR.. JOHN A.
WARDNER, of Ohio and brief Popular Adj
| dresses on the Gro nds by Governor FAIR
CHILD, President CHADBOURNE, Of the State
| University, Hon. HARLOW S. ORION, Hon.
B. T. HOPKINS, Hon. J. 6. MC1IYNN, Hon.
GEo. B. SMITH and Hon. A. J. CRAIG.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHERIDAN
has promised TO be present.
Railroads and Steam Boat Lines to carry
Passengers at half fare Freight free.
BETTER ACCOMMODATIONS than ever before
for Exhibitors and People. HOTELS under
written agreement to entertain the public at
regular rates, and HACKS, OMNIBUssEs, &c,
limited to % cents, for single trips between
Depot, City and Fair Grounds, respectively.
Beautiful Camping Grounds Immediately
adjoining Exhibition
TERMS Entry fee, emitting payer to eX-
hibit as many articles us he chooses, and to
an Exhibitors Ticket good for himself du-
Fair, $3.50. Single Admission, Is cts.
| Children's Tickets. 10 cts.
The people of Wisconsin, whether mem
bels of the State Agricultural Society or
| not, are citizens of State in whose progress
they have a common interest, and each
member of the great community is bound
| by interests far above and beyond mere
money considerations to contribute of his
efforts to the advancement of the general
good This Society is not of the nature Of
joint-stock association managed in the in
terest of CorporatorS and stockholders, but
State organization established in the inte-
rest of the whole people. 1t is an organize
ton, therefore, in which every citizen of the
State, no matter what his profession,
should feel a warm and active interest and
to whose success he will contribute as oppor-
tunity offers
THE SOCIETY EXTENDS cordial invitation
TO ALI
Qs57For Posters, Premium Lists or special
information, address,
J. w. HOYT, Sec'y ". S. A. S.
Madison Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

IF You are wanting any Extra Lard
or Machine oil at low prices, go to E. W
Sprague's drug store, dealer in all kinds 0
oil and paint. Special attention paid to
supplying threshing machines. SO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

ANOTHER PHAsE.-The Democrats
ofNew York met in Convention last
week and adopted a set of resolutions
which introduce some features ola new
character but which are undoubtedly
Democratic. Soa new angle and side
are added to that polygonal, mui-
tlIateral structure known as Dem
ocracF"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

A general assortment Of Paints, Oils
Varnish, Glass, Brushes, &c, can be found
at Straw s Murphy, 1st door west Of Wis
.onsin National Bank 26tl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

q LIKE A CAMEL. 1.-Two weeks ago,
in reply to gratuitous rap which
Lutte Taylor Of the La Crosse Leader
had seen fit to give US the week before
we intimated that that amiable gentle
mans temper might easily be rufled
by expressing doubts as to the entire
saintlineRs OF Hon. @. G. Washburn' S
political character. He responds by
stating that at the word Regency,
our back will hump up and stay there
like camel's.' Well it can't be de-
MED that it is a commendable thing to
get ones back up some times in
good cause, and we therefore propose
to Taylor that we both Of US let Wash
burn and the Regency alone for the
present, quit putting Brick Pomeroy,
stop Jerking poetry and fancy senti-
ment, and humping our backs 10 at
this Democratic party, which is said to
be in existence in the State, proceed
to do our lest between this and cleo
ton to bea: the wind out Of its old
carcase. What say you, Lutte 2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29
SALE OF
Forfeited MOrtgaged Lands.

Office Of Commissioners of School and !
University Lands,
Madison, Wis, Sept. 22d, 1869.
STATE OF WIsCoNsIN-DAHE COUNTY
THE following described lands in Jeffer-
4 son County, having been forfeited by
reason OF the non payment Of Interest upon
loans granted thereon NoTIoE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the same will be offered at Pub
lac Auction, and sold to the highest bidder,
at the Office of the Secretary CT State, at the
Capitol, IN Madison, on the l4th day OF
December, A. D. 1869, unless sooner re-
deemed according to law. Said sale to
commence at O'Clock, A. NJ. and continue
from day to day until all of such lands shall
have been so offered.
The minimum price at which such lands
will be offered will be the amount nam d
opposite each tract (under the hea ding
"Ictal amount due State, which includ s
the amount OF loan the Interest to the
hTst day OF January, A. d. 1870, three per
cent. damages; the taxes which have been
returned against such lands, and the cost Of
advertising the same.
Said lands will be sold subject to all
taxes which may, at the time ofsale, be due
thereon. Other conditions of sale will c
announced by the Commissioners at the
opening Of the sale.
THOo. S. ALLEN,
WM. Is. SMITH,
CHAS. r. GILL.
Co missioners Of School and University
Lands. 47w9
AdOer tisensent Of Forfeited Morgaged Lands
IN Jefferson County
NORMAL SCHOOL FUND.
VIM. N. Watt-Lot and in Block 8, in
original plat OF the village OF Jefferson,
Amount due, $500; Amount of interest,
$50 Amount Of Penalty, Sl5; Amount
of Interest, Penalty, Taxes and Advertis-
ing, 500, 50; Total Amount Due State,
$5s3,60 Years for which Interest is
due, 1869.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29
y. TaOULTON:
Sent % 1860
Dancing School,


M a SONIC HALL
M RS. SPENCE WILDE glad to meet those
w who wish to join her school on Mon
day October 4th, at Masonic Hall, O'Clock
P. m, to organize.
Term to Commence on Tuesday Oc-
tobe1 18th, 7 O'Clock.
a Saturday afternoon class, for children
under ? years .of age, to commence Oct
9th, 3 O'Clock
Also for those who dance, a weekly
school for practice with instruction in the
new and fashionable dances, to commence
Thursday, Oct. 18th,
Those wishing to join the school for
practice, are requested to hand their names
10 Mr.. &. v. Sprague, at his Drug Store,
as early as convenient. All payments TO be
made half quarterly in advance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

Col. ROBINSON says that he was
greatly surprised to hear of his
uomination--thc GAINESVILLE Gazette
says that he will be much more sur.
prisc4 to hear Of his election.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29
GATARRH

DEAFNESS, CATARRH.
~ lady who has suffered for years from
Deafness and Catarrh was cured by sim
pie remedy. Her sympathy and gratitude
prompts her to send the receipts, free OF
charge, to any one similarly afflicted Ad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29

DIsCovERED,-It has been ascer-
tanned that the Endiaa who made the
famous remark that "white man Is
mighty onsartain," belongs to one of
the tribes near Green Bay, aud had
special reference at the time to the
present Democratic candidate for
Governor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29
Felt for Roofng &c
VINEGAR.

Prussing's Celebrated Cider Vinegar.
warranted pure and to preserve Pickles.
First Premium awarded a. the U. s. Fair.
Illinois State Fair, and Chicago City Fair.
Largest Works in TIE U. S. Established
I848
CHAS. G. E. PRUSSING,
339 and 34l State street, Chicago.
Prompt attention given 10 orders and
correspondence
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-29
Meat Market.

7 HAVE spared no pains nor expense in
L fitting mp my market in frst-class style,
andam confident that can insure satisfac-
ton toail who may favor uss with their
patronage Market on Secot Il Street, near
the, corner of Main. f. HOFFMAN.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1869-09-17

1t is remarkable and sod to contemplate
how few Of the eminent discoveries and con.
QuerOrs Of the New World died In peace.
Columbus went 10 bic grave broken. hearted;
Roland and Boabdills were drowned; Ovan.
do was harshly superseded; Las Casas
sought refuge In cowl; Ojeds died in
his own men; Nicncsa persisted miserably
by the cruelty Of bis party; Vasco Nunez
was tiisgraccfully beheaded; La Sale, ''who
delighted marvellously in adventures" was
brought to sad and untimely end by one
Of his lswless followers, who murdered him
iu drcary Texan wilderness; Navarez was
Imprisoned In tropical dungeon, and after.
ward died Of hardship; Cortez was dishon.
ored; Alvarad0 was destroyed In On ambush;
Almagro was garroted; Pizarro was muir.
desed, and his four brothers cut OF and
there IVES no end of the aseassinations and
executions of the secondary chiefs among
the energetic Spanish adventures; Mar.
quette, who on the laorning OF the 10Th Of
June, 1853, with . Joy that cannot be ex.
Ressed," discovered the Mississippi river,
died alone on the banks of Lake Michigan,
and was buried near the mouth Of that river,
which has ever aimee borne the faithful mis-.
sionary's name.
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DEATH or A MODERN SAxsoN.-John w.
Russell died in Franklin county, Kentucky,
recently, aged seventy.five years. The
Louisville Courier Journal says:
HE VAS famous among western pioneers
for his strength and intrcpidity. He served
in the war of 1912, was . member of the
State Senate, and an intimate, personal and
partisan friend of Henry Clay. He was for
many years Mississippi steamboat captain.
The incidents of his fore Of will and power
of command would Gil volume. On one
occasion in New Orleans be had personal
rencontre with the pirate LATTE, ard, unarm
ed, whipped him and elected him from ball
room. - 5. .UI .@@-......... .-
ION another, while landed at Natchez, .
passenger Of his boat was robbed BY the gang
which then infested the portion Of the town
bordering on the river, and known -
Nstchez under the HILL BY surrounding
with bic crew the house In which the rob.
bers took refuge, he passed . cable around
It, and under threat OF pulling Il, with the
inmates, into the river, he compelled resti.
tuition OF the money, and made himself q
terror to the thieves and gamblers who then
infested the river towna Of his great strength
persons who knew him only in bic later
years, when enfeebled BY age, would have
had but little conception, though when In
his prime Il was known from PittsburG TO
New Orleans he had lifted shaft weighing
l .647 pounds, and that he had carried en-
tirely across the deck of the boat IN anchor
of l, 242 pounds weight"
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1869-09-17

For moro than ten ysass past, scientific
men Of the world have told 10 that during
the months of August and September, this
year, tho most wonderful comet the world
has ever known would reappear; also that
Il would approach nearer the earth than any
comet ever before; that either the comet or
Tho planet wherein We live would have TO
change Ito course, or collision would be
inevitable. This comet 10 several times lar
ger than our earth. According 70 astrono.
mers, It 10 the same one that preceded the
wan Of Greece, and was followed by ter.
Iible contsgion in Persia. Several years
after Il reappeared, and WAS preceded by .
most terrible war with Rome, and piled the
DEAD In the streets Of the eternal city, until
there were not enough living to bury the
dead. This same comet u paying it, respects
70 our sphere again. Il may be seen BY the
naked eyeon any clear night In the northern
part Of the heavens 1t from eleven to twelve
O'Clock, and from that time TIL daylight II
will grow brighter and brighter as It ap-
,proachss the earth. -Rocky Hossteis Hsr-
"a. - E'S.r1 y :. " .....7
Amt you ashamed, Go,drick, for to tribe
~ with our feelinksi ...... - T
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x1oNeGos0o F6soeon0.
A Xewss N1insr Fill HAtr = N5eaael
kSoN Ua1oca ... .-..


Ttsa ~ Dsvsspest Qswa,. Dsnoast.
A few yea1 sincs young. Englskman
residing In this country formed the acquain.
lance Of . young lady In the town OF Fort
Edwards, New York, by the name Of Ellen
Gray, . young woman who earned her daily
bread by pursuing the vocation Of village
milliner and drcsGmakef. Like many Others
this acquaintance ripened into love. and Sub.
scquently they became engaged. His re!a-
tives resided In England, whittier he repair
ed, and after . short time became the
fortunate possessor Of immense wealth by
the death Of blood relation. Correspond.
Ing regularly with his fair betrothed living
across the briny sea, he expected 70 return
Ut certain day and make her his wife He
died about two years ago. before cousum.
mating his wishes, leaving his immense
wealth to the Fort Edwards milliner. The
will was contested. but it, validity was fully
established, and certain messages bearing
the seal of old England, have been trans
mitted through the English Consul 10 the
young lady. informing her that there awaits
her order In one of the English hanks small
parcel containing over nineteen millions
d0llsrs.
As proof of the correctness Of the above
We are reliably informed that Mis- Gray has
left for England, accompanied by the Eng
lish Consul, and other friends, 70 receive
this snug little fortune.
And now, young men, In the words at
Cromwell, when about 10 invade Ireland, -
he stood upon the deck of his vessel, and
pointed to the verdant hills, I" Young men,
there's prize worth striving for"
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> IxDrA MooxsHmE.-Nr. CONN, In his 70
cent book, "Our New Way Round the
World" thus writes OF ito effects on . man
within the tropics. He 10 In India: /" The
nsoon 10 % it, full, pouring it, rays from
The zenith straight down upon ~, with I
power that 10 almost . unboaSable . that
of the sun ct midday. There 10 no heat 10
IL rsys. but they hsve great effect upon the
brain. The blood rushes 70 the bead, and
pain, 10 exceedingly unpleasant We hnd
L necessary 70 keep our umbrellas spread q
midnight. = well ~ midday. II h danger
ous - deep in tho moonlight IN Tho tSoplca
In this country. We go new beauty In the
words Of tho Psalmist, expressive Of Gods
Sare for those who love him: The sun
shall not smite thee BY day, nor the moon
By night" --- ----.---.-----
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While fhad. Stevens was ayoung lawyer;
he, ouco hd,a case before ad.lempescd
Judge Of IN obscure Pennsylvania court
Undes What ~ considsssd very esroneoul
ruling. Il W. decided aeainSt him; where.
upoa be thpew down hi6 hooks and picked
up bic hat In : high stats u indignation
sed w. about % leave ~. court room, scat
'tering impsecatious Ill around him. Thu
judge Strengthened himself 70 bic foll hight
assumed q cir Of offended majesty, and
a1ked Thad. ifhe meant % expceGs bio con
tempt Tor this court p Thad. turned . hin
very d:fscs:tsally, nade : respectful 10y
ed ,:esd Y is'ess e. sa.a ss.s =. =:
i an trying 70 essessl i, your Honor" "a
ding, = b turned 70 leave, "but I hnd /
d1har6 % 70 II" = l1Sl' Fs7so