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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01

where | spent two days, has reputation for
mud which it does not deserve, except in ex-
tremely wet weather, but its mosquitoes are
as vital statistics and the testimony of impair
tial witnesses abundantly prove. The chief
drawback to its rapid growth is the monopoly
of the Cairo Land Company, composed main
ly of English capitalists, who own large part
of the unoccupied land, and are unwilling to
sell, except at high prices. But the location
of the city at the confluence of the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers, and it's proximity to almost
ineXhaustible resources of iron, coal, lead
limestone and marble, and its connection by
rail and river with the great centres of trade,
predestine it to become a large manufactur-
ing city.
I had the good fortune to visit tho
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01
Correspondence.
CHICAGO CORRESPONDENTS.

A Trip Soufh-South Pan-Cairo-Pe.
ruvfan mintsters-SOfdiers'C Cemetery
Illinois Central Railroad Lands :
Business-D. IL. Fisk 81 Co.-Ladfes
ParIor-ColIins 81 Burgie-ReIdfne
Bros. d Co. Western Monthly
Am usemenfs.
CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 1861 have recently
made trip to Egypt" the fruit region OF
illinois, and spent some days among the en-
terprlslng immigrants who have made the
waste places OF suckerdom bud, blossom and
bear fruit like the garden of Eden. All alone
the line OF the Illinois Central Railroad, for
$50 miles north Of Cairo, more or less frnit is
gfoWn-the soil and climate being well adapt
ed to lt-but the headquarters Of fruit-rais-
ing is now at
SOUTH PASS (CoBDEN sTATIoN,)
AZ miles north of Cairo and 323 miles south of
Chicago 1t is timbered region. the sur
face diversified with many hills, often of
conical form, and on the sides or tops of
these hills arc the fruit orchards peaches,
pears, apples, grapes, strawberries, black
berries, rasTberries. &c. Large quantities of
tomatoes, sweet potatoes, melons and pea
nuts, and some cotton, are grown A fruit
farm of 40 acres, in good condition, is an in
dependent fortune. A Chicagoan, of the ie-
gal persuasion, had recently paid SIG, 600 for
one-thlrd ola single pear orchard. [ think
1t covered eighty acres. This town is noted
for its thrift, the intelligence of its people,
their public spirit, and the number of beauti-
ful residences-most Of them on the h lis en-
powered and surrounded with trees-from
which can be saen Missouri on the west and
Kentucky on the east, and the finest land
scapee. The South Pass Horticultural So
ciety own hall 28x55 feet for its monthly
meetings. and in which religious services and
a 1ourishing Sunday School are held on the
Sabbath. This town has been built up chiefly
by settlers from the North. The pioneer, G. H,
Baker, Well-known TO the fruit growers of the
Northwest, went there from Ripon, Wis, and
established the first fruit farm dozen or fif-
teen years ago, in an eligible. location, some
200 rods from the depot. There is now a
thriving village at the station, with churches,
stores, mills, shops, large fruit-box manu-
factory, with saw mill, run by steam, which
supplies the home demand and furnishes
boxes for all points as far south even as Mo-
bile,-a sweet potato house which stores
10000 bushels, &c. AS proof Of vital growth,
there were erected here, in one year, fifty
dwelling houses, church, planning mill, saw
mill, fruit-package factory a brick school
h, use at a cost of $4,000, two wagon-shops,
three blacksmith-shop and five stores. The
climate is salubrious and delightful, the hot
season being tempered by fresh breezes,
though this region is never subject to hurri-
canes or tornadoes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01
THE WESTERN MONTHLY

for September appears in all enlarged form,
Der yet issued. It has fine steel portrait
and biographical sketch of Vice President
Colfax, and most attractive table of con-
tents. This young but vigorous magazine is
fast winning it's way to the hearts Of western
readers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01

Manager Aiken has gone back to Woods
Museum, and the Victim OF Circumstances is
having a great run there.
Manning Emerson's minstrels open at
the Dearborn next Monday
Adams is playing the Marble Heart at Nc
Vickar's, which has been thoroughly reftted.
Enoeh Arden is in rehearsal for next week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01
How Jim Wicker's Head Got Bald.

jim Wicker was a comical-looking fell
low, with very young face, but by reason
of having no hair, he looked very old
from his eyebrows all the way round to the
back Of his neck. He was very sensitive
about the defect, and was somewhat cela-
brated, from fight he had had with tray
cling agriculturist, who, upon sbeing asked
by jim, ''What would cause the hair to
grow upon his shining poll, was advised
to 'coyer the top of his head with guano,
and plant it down in crab grass. But jim
wouldn't quarrel with Capt. Wild, for that
gentleman was not only the host of the
Fairy Queen. and also had the key of all
1.-The refreshments in his possession; 80
without hesitation he enlighted his auditor
after this fashion:
''You see the har always did grow rath-
er scarce bout my scalp, and was always
rubbing one thing and another to fotch it
out, though thar was little to be seen above
ground. I'd heard of bars grease, and
bought gallon in bottles, but 1 believe it
was nothing but hogs lard, so / thought I
would have the genuine article, and got
old Dan to go out and Kill something tor
my especial benefit. Dan told me 1t was
in the spring, and that the bar was in bad
health and out Of season, but believed he
was trying to quiz sme, and wouldn't take
no for an answer. A short hunt fotched a
critter to bay, and Dan by a shot in the
vitals saved the varmint, but the bar was
in a bad condition, for he looked as seedy
as an old Canadian thistle, and he had
| hardly enough in him to keep his Joints
from squeaking and what he did have got
and used and stranger, said Jim, looking
sorrowfully round on the company,in q
week I was as bald as q gunbarrel. Dan
was right, the varnnint was shedding him
self, and nothing in him but har-shedding
| lie, and the consequence is, [ can't in the
dark tell my head from o dried gourd, If ]
depend on feeling"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01

PRIVATE medical aid.HHRead DR.. Whittier's
advertisement,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01

MARK TWAIN issues a saIutatory address
upon assuming the associate editorship of
the Buffalo Express. He says: 81 am
simply going to do my plain unpretending
duty, when 1 cannot get out Of it. I shall
work diligently and honestly and faithfully
at all times and upon all occasions, when
privation and want shall compel me to do it.
1 shall not make use of slang or yulgarity
upon any occasion or under any circum-
stances, and shall never use profanity ex-
Indeed, upon second thought, will not
even use it then, for it is unchristian inele-
gant-and degrading though, to speak
truly, I do not see how house-rent and
takes are going to be discussed without it. )"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01
FREAKS OF LIGHTNINl

During thunder storm last Friday even
ing, stroke Of lightning broke up dancing
party at the German Theatre, in North Wells
street, and prayer meeting in the Inde-
pendent Church, on Illinois street. shatter-
ing the flagstaff on the steeple into a
hundred pieces. The lightning had no re-
spect to persona or Occunatione
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01
le good fortune to visit tho
IRON-CLAD MONITORS

sold to the Peruvian government, the day
before they steamed from Mound City, where
the Government Navy Yard is located on the
Ohio, seven miles above Cairo.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-01
6eneral 8ntelIiQemte. j..
SHkNGHAE.

Some of It's Peculiar Institutions.
Fran Shangae letter to the San Francisco Bul
letn.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-21

head; an officer then came no, and the complaint o
the deceased Freund Stoltz and Suzor arrested
andaken the Edrdgcst Police station; Lppmann az
that tIme identified StOtz the man who struck him;
SulZeP remarked al have done nothing 70 YOU but
who struck yOu;" the deceased promised SulzeI
that he should be locked mp II lac would tell who had
hit him; he said 10 painter named Jutte living in
Orohardst Steinein also painter; Snlzer told do
ceased no could call him any time as witness; Wit
ness walked homo with the deceased the following
morning he found him very Ill; the man Jutte is about
Ave feet five inches in hight Of fair complexion wears
light beard and at the time OF the assault dressed Ia
painters suit.
Kesser Of No 336 East Houstont c0rr0borated the ey
denco Of the preceding witness Several other witnesses
also in part corroborated tho evidence already given
Edward Sulzer OF No. 1873 SnfgOlk-st. who had been
arrested on charge Of having been concerned in the
assault was admitted witness and testified that on
the day OF the occurrence he scame up Santonst ob
his way 10 Ienthst at Orchard-st he saw a crowd col
lected and went down TO what the matter; wit
ness after waiting few moments, went into the saloon
and aerward into paint shop close by the trouble
then seemed % be over; aterward KIeser in
and taking witness by the collar ordered policemen to
arrest him; at the P0cctatioD witness discharged
the deceased having made no complaint against himi
leaving the Police Station, deceased asked witness
what he knew OF the matter, and told by witness
that he knew several Of the engaged in the disturb
ance, but gave him the OF the person who
struck him. witness gave him the names Of Buddinn aud
Steinlen, who keep paint shops IN OTchard-st.
Coroner Schlrmer then stated that lie would adjourn
the examination until Tuesday next, az 10 O'clock Ia
order that further search might bo made for lutte Sui
discharged from custody there seemed 90 be
evidence against him. The other prisoners were re-
mandcd until to-day, when the Coroner will decide
whether to receive bail for them or not
New-York tribune., 1869-05-21
NOUEg5.o' .

Coroner Flynn held an inquest yesterday
the Alorgue over tic body OF John Sullivan, aged a
years who died from ituries received in Trinyplocs
about week ago, largo stone having fallen on him.
causing compound fracture Of the leg....Also over
the body OF John Renanguau the italian lad late OF No
IS Crosby-st who It was alleged April ~ was thrown
from New-HaYen car N tOurth-aye., near twenty
eghth-st The wheel Of tue car passed over The boys
lee causing INJURIES from which he died on Monday last
Several Witnesses were examined, whose testimony
tended prove that the deCol sed not thrown nom
the car but had fallen in front Of tho wheel which
passed his foot verdict Of accidental death was
rendered w The body OF Charles Gallagher, which was
found floating the river of Rker Island, few days
ago and whose death is supposed 10 have been tic result
violence was exhumed yesterday from tho cemetery ~
NewtoWn L. l. and removed to the MOrgue, by order OF
Coroner Scbs or Queens County. An investigation VIII
commenced by Of the COrOners OF tins city
at the request Of the wife OF Gallagher she asserts that
her husband been fOuly dealt with. Coroner
Schrmpr held inquest al No. PSI Broomest over the
body Uf Charles Bramer German, aged As years, who
died suddenly In his dye house Yesterday morning from
disease ul the heart verdict in accordance with tho
facts was leluereu.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-21
THE TAX oFFICE-THE NEW COMMISSION NOT
APPOINTED.

Among the bills passed by the last State
Legislature vas legisating Of Office the present
members Of the Tax Commission, and authorizing the
Controller of this city to appoint their
Republicans and two Democrats This bin became law
on Monday last by Gov. Hoffman a1ixng his signature to
the act Up TO the present time, far be ascor
ained the Controller has not announced the Of
the gentlemen who 10 comprise the Board, but
rumor has II that the Board will IN part be constituted
as follows: Geo. II. Plrser, Democrat; Thomas J.
Creamer, Democrab ana Geo; u. AHdrews, Re.
Is stn O strong contest. Prominent among
tho names mentioned, however, is Chauucey
n. Depew, Republican. Mr.. Purser has been by
turns COrporati0nAttomey and Alderman. has also
served as Commissioner upon several street openings
and clerk betmes TO similar commissioning ho has also
boon Tax Commissioner under Controller Brennan, aud
was a defeated candidate for Controller against Robert
r. Haws. Mr.. Thomas J. Creamer is member OF the
state Senate from the Fourth Senatorial Dstrict Mr
Creamer has also served as member OF the Assembly,
from the Tenth Assembly District for three terms DIT
Geo II. Andrews State Senator from the Counties Oh
HerkimCr and.OtsegO Mr. Depew has served as Secre'
tary OF State i5 a distinguished lawyer has been mem
ber OF the Assembly and also member OF te bSSId OF
Audit It Ia expected that the new Boatu VIII NC ap
pointed IN q few days.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-21
THE CASE OF POLICE OFFICER CoNYERs.

The trial of John Corners, member Of the
Metropolitan Police on a charge Of assault and battery
wac commenced the Court Of General Sessions yester
day Jury was obtained with some difficulty. M!ss
Nellie Ktn9 and Mr. Richard Conroy were examined and
Courov while the latter was talking with Miss kng az Ile
corner OF Grand and Elzabet-sts The testimony oI l'
snecor Jameson John Mahan ard officer Maher were IN
trodnced 10 cOrrOOOrate that Of Miss King and COgroy M
CHARLES Spsncer counsel for defendant attempted 10
show on Discrimination that his client was easauitt
and that the complanants we're disreputape AeF lhe
Testimony for the prosecution had closed MT spencer
oueued for the defense and claimed tLat ClhceI COs
was acting i'm lis official capacity 20 restrain AlSa hhR
from improper association The witnesses lot te ugiehse
were not in attendance and the case was aOouLeu 10 II
a. u. to-day.
New-York tribune., 1869-05-21
THE CITY MARSHAL HOMICIDE-CORONER's IN
QUEST.

QJEoI.
At the examination room in the City Hall,
yesterday, Coroner schmer continued his investigation
into the circumstances attendant on the death OF City
Marshal Alexander Lppmann who died from the effect
OF injuries received the 2Sth ut, while engaged in
ecctng persons from the premises No $50 Orchard
st. The following evidence taken: Morris Meyers
testified that he had been IN the employ OF Lppmann in
tho capacity Of clerk on the 2Sth u the deceased
ceived from s. Fetman proprietor OF clothing store in
Chahamst, a dspossess warrant on tho premises No.
warrant issued by Justice Gale or the
Fourth District Civil Courts at o'clock p.
NJ. on that day, tho deceased witness,
Loy Kosser and George Buud went TO No $50 Orchard
ST. deceased told witness 10 ahead and SEQ Mt Freund
as he wished to stop In agerbcer saloon aud per-
SON. and would follow ON reaching the house, Mr.
Freund was engaged IN removing his property; witness
told Freund he seemed very anxious to movo before
officer rot there. ne said wifi Give Won the lob now
have wood In tho cellar which you can take - kess
Ter and Bund went into the cellar and found some kind
ling wood and oil can, which they brought up and
placed on the sidewalk witness demanded Of Mr. FIeund
the keys OF the premisos no refused to give them to wit
until all the wood brought up from the cellar
lie, at the same time passed the KEYS To Mr smith, his
partner; Just then the deceased camo up, aud
witness informed him that everything was out
except the wood deceased then asked for the Keys and
witness Informed him that he had already demanded
them, but they had been givcn 10 SMITH the deceased
demanded the keys OF smith; Theodore Bnddm, who was
jew smith however gave the keys TO the deceased,
who then told Buddim tosget on the stoop and taking
him by tho arm, pushed him against the rnlinG Max
stonein then struck deceased In the face with ms nst
witness caught Scnlen, and they struggled togeher Tor
time; other men then mterlcrcd, one OF whom
t witness In the face with cane; Stelneh Droke away
aud ran or Just then man, whose name witness atier
about foot aud-t long and four inches in thickness,
nnd struck Mr. Lppmau on the right side OF the headi
the latter fell 90 the pavement striking tho back ot ls
raise whitcWaslhrush but unable Co tell whether
is,,. .ii, f't, NJ, inn, ma in "a f,U NOME ota
ho eganed consciousness: nc complained OF pam Ia AIS
New-York tribune., 1869-05-21
ON . N'EIY,.i N,r1nNAI ~ = STOCK yExcHANGE.
THURSDAY, May 2O-P. NJ.

Gold opened at 1I33 sold at 1i4t, l43h l44s,
1875 closing at ll9l3i42k The speculation continue'
very active, and the amount OF news manufactured u
advance the price and keep the excitement is equal "a
that furnished during the war, when the Room was the
center of All the dsloyal elements in the country Tue
bids for 100000 OF Treasury gold, this morning were
light aggrcgatng only $2l0OOOO the bids ranged from
1880 to 1891 The awards were made as follows:
New-York tribune., 1869-05-21
to 1i3.gl. Tie awards were made M folloNs

Totl.....,....,......,...,,,,. . iiVVO,cV0
Tho cearlngs at the Gold Exchange Bank werS
.t03459COo, and the balance, S2,l922IS %.
Tie Government bond market was firm, with good
demand all glasses Of bouds To foreign bankers con
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-28

EEThe little ailments, griefs and dis
comforts 70 which poor weak humanity
is liable are among the hardes. we have
to bear. Loss of hair is one affiiction
to some people quite unbearable. Yet
that loss ELECTS no consolation from our
friends. Turn then to the greatest ben
efactor of this golden age, and apply
with earnestness and vigor that unrivall
ed preparation known as "Barrett's Vege.
table Hair Restorative" so agreeable in
its application, so wonderful in its results.
Pittsburg Chronicle.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-28
OUR COMMISSIONS TO AGENTS

Exceed those of every other establishment of the
kind,-proof Of this can be found in comparing our
premiums with those of others for Clubs OF the
ze in addition to which we claim to give better goods
of the same character.
We will send to Agents free of charge,
For CLUB OF 30 AND THREE DoLLARs-0ne of the
following articles doz good linen Shirt Fronts
set solid Gold Studs All Wool Cashmere for Pants.
Fine white Counterpart, large size. elegant Balmo.
quality, yard wide. elegant 100 Picture Morocco
bound Photo. Album. 1 double lens Stereoseope and
Castor elegant silk Far, with livery or sandaIwood
Frame, feathered edge ard spangled. steel carving
Knife and Fork, very best quality, ivory balanced
handle, 1 handsome beaded and lined Parasol. 20
yds. good PriIt. 1 very fine Damask Table over. /
pr. best quality Ladies' Serge Congress Boots. doz.
fine Linen Towels. doz Rogers. best Silver Dessert
Forks. Ladies' large real Morocco Travelling Bag l
fancy dress pattern. doz elegant silver plated en-
grayed Napkin Rings. doz. Ladies' fine MerIno Cot
ton Stockings Gents heavy chases solid Gold Ring
pr. Ladies' high cut Balmoral Boots elegant De-
laine Dress Pattern. violin and Bow, in box COM
plete set Jewelry pin, ear drops and sleeve but
tons.
FORA CLUB OF so AND FIVE DoLLARs-l black or
coloredAlpacca Dress Pattern. set Lace Curtains.
pr. all Wool Blankets. Engraved silver plated bot
tie Revolving Castor. 1 beautiful writing desk.
solid Gold Scarf Pin 81 yds very fine Cashmere for
Pants and Vest. i set ivory balanced handle KNIVES
with silver plated Forks elegant Satin ParasoI heav
lily beaded and lined with silk. pr gents Calf Boots
30 yds. good Print. 30 yds, good brown bleached
Sheetng, yard wide, 90 yds. 7-8yd wide good quail
ity. Ladies' elegant Morocco Travelling Bag. l
ssduaie "oOi shawl pam NOfwlch Poplin Dress
Pattern. ga yds. double width cloth for ladies
dosk Elegant engraved silver plated Tea pot 3yds.
double width waterproof cloth for cloaking.
For CLUB OF 100 AND Ten DoLLARs-I rich Meri-
no or fhi6et Dress Pattern. pr fine Damask Table
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en- Very fine all Wool Cloth for Ladies' Cloak. 1
web very best quality brown beached Sheeting. u
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pattern. elegant English Barge Shawl. I set iyo-
~ balanced handle Kcives and Forks lades's or
gents silver hunting-clse Watch. l Bartlett hand
portable Sewing Machine. Splendid Family Bible,
steel engrayDgs, with record and photograph pages
% yds. good hemp peting coed eol0rE. pair good
Marseilles Quilts. good six barrel Revolver ele-
CANT Fur Mun and Cape. ! single barrel Shot Gun.
silver plated engraved bottle Revolving Castor cut
glass bottles. VERY fine Violin and Bow, in case
set ivory balanced Knives and Forks.
Presentsfor larger Clubs increase in the ratio.
Send Money by Registered Let.
TER. SEND FOR OUR NEW CIRCULAR.
PARKER Go CO.,
4f-w4 Sos os 100 Summer 81 Boston.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-28
. . q q Q q . q

To THE WORKING Glass; am now pre-
pared to furnish all classes with constant en-
ployment at their homes, the whole of the
time or for the spare moments. Business
new. light and profitable Fifty cents to S.
per evening, is easily earned by persons of
either sex, and the boys and girls earn near
ly as much as men. Great Inducements are
offered those who will devote their whole
time to the business; and that every person
who sees this notice. may send me their adj
dress and test the business for themselves L
will make the following unparalleled offer !;
To all who are not satisfied with the bust
ness. will send 81 to pay for the tronble OF
writing me. Full paticulBrs, direstions, dc.
sent free. Sample sent by mail fer cents.
Address E. G. ALLEN. Augusta, Me. 49-3m
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-28

The premature loss of the hair
and its unfortunate tendency to turn gray
at an early period, both fatal to beauty,
can only be prevented by the use of that
truly celebrated preparation, "Barrett's
Vegetable Hair Restorative" decided by
all connoisseurs the most elegant and eff
fective reDewer and dressing in the mar
ket.-Philadelphia Press.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-28

EEThere are many natural causes
that are daily producing an injurious
effect npon the hair, by slow and sure
approaches. To those who are the VIC
Tins of any disease of the scalp, a sure
preventive is public benefaction. This,
weare told, has been found in the discov.
cry of "Barrctt's Vegetable Hair Re
storative.".- Worcester Spy.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-28

g John G.. SAKE was walking up
Broadway the other day when he was
accostsd by friend, who asked where
he was bound. The poet replied. ITO
Boston, this afternoon, Dec volente ;"
/" What routes that?" asked the in
quirer. "By way of Providence, Of
course"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-28

E@ Father Taylor lately expressed
this opinion of a distinguished fellow
countryman: Ralph Waldo Emerson
is as sweet soul as God ever made, but
he knows no more of theology than
Balaam's ass did Of Hebrew grammar"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-28
TO THE WORKING CLASS.

I AN DOW prepared to furnish constant employment
to all classes at their homes for sheir spare mo-
ments. Business new, light and profitable Fifty cts
to IS per evening is easily earned and the boys and
girls earn nearly much men. Great inducements
are offered All who see this notice please send me
their address and test the business for themselves
not well satisfied will send 81 to pay for the trouble
of writing me. Full particulars sent free. Sample
sent by mail for ten cents. Address
44-w4 E. C. ALLEN, Augusta Maine.