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The weekly standard., 1869-09-22

A bright youth who was guilty of some
offence was told by his father to go into the
next room and prepare himself for severe
fogging. The parent carried his horsewhip
into the room to infict chastisement, and
found that the youngster had an immense
hump on his back. "What on airth have
you got on you back 2" asked the wonder
ing sire. =" A leather apron,"n replied John,
three double. You told me to prepare my
self for . severe Aogging, and ] guess I've
done the best n0uldln
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22

The Cleveland Plaindealer is responsible
for the following: "Hon. John T. Devices,
member of Congress from North Carolina,
has been stopping in Cleveland few days
with his father-in-law, Mr.. John Drum, on
Pine street. Passing through Superior ST.,
and observing one-legged soldier giving
curb-stone concerts on an organ that had
evidently seen better days, he asked the
man at the crank if he wanted to sell out
The reply was in the affirmative. Name
your price, said Mr.. Deweese. The ex-soldier
did SO, and received the cash in hand. Mr..
Deweese called an expressman and sent the
ear crater to the residence of Mr.. Drum,
where it is to be preserved as a relic of the
war by "grateful Republic"
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
Comparative Cotton Statement.
The Macon Ca. Telegraph saws:

"Dnring the first week in September,
1868, there were received at this point 219
bales of the crop of that year, and of this
amount only Sc were sold on II basis of 25
cents for middlings, the market being dull
all the week. During the first week in Sep
tember, 1869, there have been received here
], ,470 bales of the new crop, and of the
amount 1879 bales have been sold on ba-
sis Of 30 cents for middlings--thc markct be-
ing active with good demand all tho week.
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
The Soutlern Areus fseIma.1 slys ir1

The Southern Argus, Selma says ifu.n
all parts pf Alabama IS heard tie story -ths
yield of cotton is falling snort of all eApec-
tations indulged in three weeks ago. To
themiddle OF July, or later, the crop was
backward full two weeks behind average
seasons. August 1st to 10th, it came for
ward rapidly, and the prospect was most
encouraging. Then came the change.
Drouth, worms, rust, rot all together, blight
inglt the sanguine hopes of the planters. The
yield in this section will be full twenty-five
per cent less than was calculated upon ono
month ago by the most experienced and
prudent cultivators.- Mississippi
Gnastte
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
The Wrong Heaven.

"A minister of fine descriptive powers was
on one occasion preaching about heaven,
and, to show the absurdlty of Emanuel
Swedenborg on the subject, drew graphic,
picture of the Swedenborgian heaven, with
its beautiful fields, fine horses, COWS, and
pretty women and in the midst of his glow
ing description, good old sister, carried
away with the scene went into raptures and
exclaimed: "Glory, glory, glory yl' The
preacher was so disconnected that he paused
seeming hardly to know what next to do,
till the presiding elder in the stand behind
him cried out to the shouter: 'Hold on
there, sister; you are shouting over the wrong
heaven" @
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
A Strange Affair-A Desperate Hangs
Himself to Escape Lynching.

A special dispatch to the Leayenworth
Times from Sheridan, Kansas, says that at
Pond City, on Wednesday morning, about
2 o'clock, John Langford was taken out by
the vigilance committee to be hung for his
crimes. On ascertaining his certain fate he
told them he did not want them to hang
him, and that he would hang himself; so he
pulled offhis boots, put the rope round his
neck, climbed the tree and jumped off Be
fore doing this he acknowledged to killing
six men, and said if he had his fate post
poned few days he would have killed as
many more. Langford was about twenty
two years old, and was half Indian. He
had led desperate life ell over the border.
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
Mark Twaiu thus desc1ibes, in the BuffaI

MuTk IVAN tnuS uesCllutS, III tue Duliaio
Cypress, remarkable citizen of that place
"John Wagner, the Oldest man in Buffalo
104 years-recently walked mile and a
half in two weeks. He is as cheerful and
bright as any of those other old men that
charge around so in the newspapers, and is
in every way as remarkable Last Novem-
Der he walked FIVE blocks in rain storm,
without any shelter but an umbrella, and
cast his vote for Grant, remarking that he
had voted for forty seven Presidents-which
was lie. His 6 second crop of rich brown
hair arrived from New York yesterday,
and he has new set of teeth coming-from
Philadelphia. He is to be married next
week to girl 10s years old, who still takes
in washing. They have been engaged
eighty years, but their parents persistently
refused their consent until three days ago."
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22

The little Princess Felicia, said to be the
smallest girl of her age on the continent, is
still the great sensation in Paris. She is
only fifty centimetres high. On her arrival
in Paris she was taken Immediately to the
Empress. who put her into her work-basket
and carried her to the Emperor's room. The
girl was placed on Napoleon's writing table,
on (which she promenaded and danced for q
while, and closed the performance, to the
great amusement of the Emperor, by turn
ing a somersault. She is only seven years
old, and the physicians who have examined
her predict that she will yet grow about
eight or ten centimetres, when she will be
about two feet high.
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22

The Greenville, Texas, Herald gives an ac-
count of the murder of Mr.. Matthews, near
that place, by young man named Pope,
who went into the field where Mr. Matthews
was plowing, ,unarmed and defenscless, and
shot him down, killing him instantly, He
is still at large but energetic parties are on
his track, l9
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
4 Senator from one of the mountain dis.

Al Senator from one of the mountain dis
tricts of Tennessee on his arrival at Nash
vile to take his seat, put UP at a first class
hotel, when the following occurred on TAX
ing his seat at the table: Senator to servant,
"What is your victuals ?" Servant, 'What
will you have sir, tea or cotfeeg" Senator,
"Tea.n Servant, "What kind of tea9" Sen
ator, "Store-tea, by -; do you suppose
come here to drink sassafrax
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22

An Irishman named John Driscoll went
to q music hall not long since, in London,
and returned home singing a song he heard
there about I" Mary Ann" A countrywo-
man of his, named Mary Coghlan. had a
baby who had been christened Mary Ann.
She thought he was ridiculing her child,
and, after some words had passed between
them on the subject, she went in doors, put
Mary Ann to bed, and returned to the street
armed with poker, with which she beat
Driscoll pn the head so severely that he has
been ill ever since, and is not likely to be
convalesaesi iFs 9aas :ssg sss...zszs
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

square.
One square one insertion. 81 90
Each subsequent insertion. .............. so
Liberal deduction, by special contract, to large
advertisers.
Court advertisements will be charged 25 per
cent higher than the regular rates.
SPECIAL NOTICES charged SO per cent higher
than ordinary advertisements.
For advertisements inserted irregularly, 25 per
cent. higher than usual rates will be charged.
No paper in the South has advertising facilities
superior to the STANDARD.
Letters must be addressed to
NJ S. LITTLEFIELD.
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
CORRESPONDENCE.
We are not responsible for the eis9s Of

Correspondents. '' s4l gm SOD II
AD Communications intended for puDlica
ton must be accompanied By the name of the
author. The name aciU not be published
unless BY reqaest-but 40 require it as
guarantee g good Jaith-EDtroH OF
STANDARD: ~ aIii
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22

A Mobile sexton offers discount to pat,
rons on account Of the dullness of the sea,
son oeeasioned by the unusual healthfulness
of the city,
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22
a'Tsyetklg aTsy Stanharh
NJ. S. LITTLEFIELD.
PUBLISHER.
TES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
TERMs-CAsu IN ADVANCE.

To those who get up clubs of six or more SUBJ
scribers, one copy, gratis, will be furnished.
A cross X mark on the paper indicates the ex-
piration of the subscription.
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22

San Francisco is exporting silk worm
eggs to Europe.
The weekly standard., 1869-09-22

Flowers are not seen in the profusion that
marked the summer, yet small spray is on
almost every bonnet-usually rose spray,
great full blown roses with petals apart, as
if loose and about to fall. There are i'm
mense pansies of purple and gold, and large
black marguerites with golden hearts. Guam
titles Of leaves are made of new metallic
preparations representing all the varied tints
of the forest, from the bright hues of the
maple to the sombre brown of dead leaves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13
THE U. S. sENATORsHIPs.

PENNsYLvANIA.-The Republicans of
this State have chosen John Scott, man
who seems to be generally, unknown cut
side the State, as their candidate.
MAINE.-At the Republican caucus in
the Legislature, l49 votes were cast, Of
which Han1lin had rs, and Morrill, "a
No one was declared candidate, and the
caucus broke up in the midst OF great ex-
element. The report now is, however,
that all opposition to Hamlin has been
withdrawn.
NEVADA.--Senator Stewart was re-
elected without opposition.
MICHIGAN.--Sen Chandler has been
reelected after lively fight. He is one
of the ablest and most radical men in the
Senate. The charge of excessive intern
perance SO often made against him, is
said to have been wholly without founta-
ton, Of late years at least.
New YoRK.-Morgan's chances of rc-
election are diminishing. Fenton,
Roberts and others are developing con-
siderable strength. Greeley is at Albany
working hald for Roberts.
MINNEsoTA,-Donnelly and Ramsay
are both vigorously at work, and each
oIoirnc m have q curn tbino oe - ~ |
to outsiders generally, Ramsay's chance
seems the best.
NIssoURI.-The Republican members
of the Legislature formed themselves into
a sort Of mass meeting at the opening Of
the session to hear the different candi-
dates express their views and assert tLcir
eIainf. Schurz led off, denying many Of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13
3atertoHDn 2fptblIfH,,.
He@#eSzIY, dg25aH9,y Is, 80.
OUR EEW QUARTERS.

Since our last Issue we have removed
from the old place which, for more than
twenty years has been occupied, first by
the CHRONICLE and then by the REpUB,
LIoAN, as printing Office, to much bet
ter and more convenient rooms over the
Post Office. There are still two flights of
stairs 10 our Office, but they are not one
above the other, as in the other case. and
our friends will find it much less trouble
to visit US than heretofore. Only those
who have had experience in moving a
printing Office can fully appreciate the
magnitude ofthe undertaking. but We have
succeeded in accomplishing it without
material delay or hindrance to our bust
ness, and are in running order again and
ready to see all our friends, old and new
at our new quarters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13

CoNGREss.-Both houses are at work
again but have accomplished little as
yet. The most notable event of the ses-
sion, thus far, is the speech of F. B.
Washburne who is supposed to know the
policy of the coming Administration bet
ter than any man except Grant himself.
It indicates that rigid economy is to be
enforced in all departments of the Gov
eminent for the next four years. Wash
burne thinks if we show a disposition
and ability to run the Government in
such way as to show surplus of $751;
100000 of Revenue over ard above ex-
penses at the end of the year, our bonds
and greenbacks will rise to par, and the
difficult problem of "when specie payments
should be resumed" will be solved. We are
sure the people are willing to have the
experiment tried.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13
HARD TIMES.

For the last five years in this section
of the country, money has been album
dant, labor in good demand, farm pro-
duee brought high prices and business of
all kinds has uniformly prospered But
the last few months have brought mark
ed changes in all these respects. The
harvest was good and the usual amount
OF money was sent west to move the crops,
but the prices offered being lower than
farmers had hoped to get, they chose to
hold on for time in hopes of better rates
As consequence the most Of this money,
which would have been distributed in
our midst was returned to the east, and,
as the receipts from former crops
had gradually been withdrawn from the
channels of t, ade, we are left without a
sufficient amount of currency to transact
business upon the extensive scale of the
last few years. As money becomes scarce
people retrench their expenses, building
and improvements stop, projected enter
prises are abandoned, the demand for la
Dor ceases, stagnation of business and f.
nancial distress prevail, and al that com
bination of evils known as Hard Times"
comes upon US.
It is not probable that the ''fush times"
of the last few years can be revived, but
It's certain that if the equilibrium of the
currency can be restored and the surplus,
which is now drug and perplexity at
che east, and which capitalists are anx-
ious to invest, can be brought to the west
where it is SO much needed, our troubles
will be in great measure removed. The
only means Of accomplishing this is to
bring into market and sell the surplus
produce stored in barns and warehouses
throughout the country. But the cues
ton arises what is the most advantageous
time for the farmers to do this? As far
as we can learn, the general opinion
throughout the country seems to be that
there is but little prospect of better prices
in the spring than now. In the first
place the high rates of the last few years
were unnatural and could not be expected
to last longer than the causes which pro-
duced them The harvests in Europe
have been above the average this year,
and there.is 10 such foreign demand for
our grain as heretofore. we have, also
now powerful rival, bidding to supply
that demand, in Southern Russia, whose
enormous wheat fields are being brought
nearer to market by the opening up of
| new and extensive railroads It is there
! fore scarcely reasonable, with all this grain
in the country, a new crop soon to be
harvested, and but little demand abroad,
to expect that better prices will be offer
ed next spring than now and in ou1
judgment the farmer who sells his grain
now, and saves the waste and shrinkage,
and, if be owes debts, pays them and
stops the interest, will be better off a
year hence than if he had held on to it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13
SENATE.


Republicans, 10: Democrats, IA
ASSEMBLY.
Adan1s-O B. Lapham.
Brown. s. Curtis, Randall Wilcor.
Butfalo-Robert Henry.
Calumet-C II. IT. Peterson
Chippewa and Dunn-Thad C. Pound.
Clark and Jackson-J B. G. Baxter.
Columbia-A. J. Turner, Thornton, Thomp-
son and Freeman N. Ross.
Craw forl-B. T. Fay
Dane-John E. Johnson, Knute Nelson,
John Adams Andrew Henry, G. B. Smith
Dodge-Cyrus Perry Rees E0ans, &. z
Delaney Eatgauae O Conner.
Door and Kewaunee-J. R. Mcdonald.
Eau Claire and 2epin-Fayette Allen.
Fond du Lac--H, G. Bottum, B. H. Belts,
|. K. Hamilton, " S. Warner, Andreuo DER
niger, Charles Geisse.
Pitt Dewey, A NJ. Coates, A. R. Mccartney.
Green-Jeff. T. Wescott and Thomas A.
Jackson.
Green Lake.. L. Hoyt
Iowa--Wm. E. Rowe, Abner Powell.
JefferSon-John RutIege, S. J. Conklin, j.
W5nsEow, and J. NJ Bingham.
Juneau-J B. Potter
Kenosha-Samue g. Tarbell.
La Crosse-C. G. Palmer and N. P. Waller.
La Fayette-- Charles Pole, n. B. Richard
son.
Manitowoc-Jokp H. Bohae Richard Done
can, j. l.. Fobes.
Marathon and Vocabulary Reed.
Marquette William Neuphy.
Milwaukee-Patrick Dre1o, Geo. A5erl
James Hoye, s. G. West, John FeBLenz. JOSEPH
Philips, D. Il. Johnson, IT. c. RunkeI HENRI
Rothe, John Sch@feL.
Monroe-Jesse Bennett
Oconto and Shawnano-Parlan Semple.
Outagame-G b. McIntosh.
Ozauke-Job Haskell.
PIERCE. II Toes.
Polk, Bayfield,, &c.-Henry D. Barron.
Portage-Frederick Huntley.
Racine-A. L. Phillips and H L. Gilmore.
Rchand-J. N. Thomas
Rock-Seth Fisher D. E. Maxson, Adel-
mon Sherman, G. II. Parker and A. NJ Thorn
son.
sauk-C. G. Kuntz and John Gillespie.
St. Croix-Charles D. Parker.
Sheboygan-T. NJ Blackstock, Sylvester
Calwell and George S. Graves
empealeau-Douglas Arnold.
Fernon-John ". McLees and Van S. Ben
nett
Walworth--A. G Kellam, John NJ. Smith
and Daniel Hooper.
Washington--John KastLcr AID D. ".
Na1on
Waukesha-Vernon Tfc.enor, E. Hurlbut
and James HcDona5d
Waupaca-M. Fl. Sessions.
Waushara--J. N P. Bird
Winnebago-G w. Trask, J. II. Foster and
Luther Buxton
Republicans, 68; Democrats, 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13
~ -
a CARD,

frrIToRs REPUBLICAN Il wish through vour
paper to correct a statement which appeared in
the Democrat last week, to the effect that am
getting up a club for the Milacaukee Wisconsin.
When l consented to canvass for the Wisconsin
| supposed it was loyal, Republican paper,
but when found it to be advising that Gen.
R. E. Lee should have place in Grants cabi-
net, l did not propose to go back on my ow n
record and countenance any individual or cor
poration in placing traitors in places which
should be filled only by patriots. don't en-
dorse Lee nor any of his stripe or supporters,
and you may please count me ont as agent for
the Wisconsin. L. MAY,
Ex-Sergeaht Co. B., 9th Wis. Iron Brigade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13
CLARK &c FOUNTAIN,
.-ra~ Book SELLERS AND STATIoNERs,
East End Main Street Bridge, Democrat Block,
Exuberant Health

Is a blessing vouchsafed to few. Even those
who have been favored by nature with strong
constitutions and vigorous frames are apt to ne
gIect the precautions necessary to preserve
these precious endowments. Indeed, as rule,
the more healthy and robust man IS, the more
| Liberties he is inclined to take with his own
physique. 1t is some consolation to the natn-
rally weak and feeble to know that they can
be so invigorated and built up, by proper use
of the means which science has placed at their
disposal, as to have much better chance OF
long life and exemptions from disease and pain,
than the most athletic of their fellows who are
foolish enough tosuppose themselves invulnera-
BILE; and act accordingly.
d. 1t is not too much to say that more than half
the people OF the civilized world need an 0cta-
sionaJ tonic, to enable them to support the strain
upon their bodies and minds, which the fast
life of this restless age occasions. In fact,
pure, adolescence, une1citing ionic is the grand
desideratum of the busy millions, and they have
the article in HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS. 1t is a sTAMINAL MEDICINE, q. 6. 1T im=
parts permanent strengths to weak systems and
invigorates delicate constitutions. Its reputa-
ton and its sales have steadily increased
Competitive preparations have been introduced,
ad Hbstum and, as far as til, public is con-
cerned, adj a,auseum in the hope of rivaling it;
but they have all either persisted in the at
tempt, or been left far in the rear. 1t has been
the GREAT MEDICAL SUCCESS OF THE PRESENT CEN
TURY, aad 1t is quite certain that 10 proprietary
medicine in this country is as widely known,
or as generally used. f
Ten lightning presses running necessarily
Sundays excepted the whole year through,
barely supply the demand for the Illustrated
Al ranac, in which the nature and uses of the
preparation are set forth, the circulation now
being over FIVE millions year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13

We have received advance sheets of O
portion of the american Newspaper Directory,
which will be put to press soon. It will be
printed on fine paper, and bound in dark cloth
making handsome volume CT between three
and four hundred pages. containing valuable
information in reference to the press of the
United States and Canadas Price s..
GEO P. ROWELL e. Co,
Publishers, 40 Park Row, New Yofls.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13
THREE WEEKS
TO
CHRISTNE- n "a.
For Crockery. Glassware,
Faney China Goods,
And Groceries,
J. w. MENTINK'S,
ON THE BRIDGE.

merry Christmas, wish you ALL
Good people and my friends,
And should make no New Years call,
Let these make amends.
The happy days are almost here,
WREN we fowl and pheasants,
And fill the hearts of friends with cheer,
In the holidays with presents
And while wish such joy to you,
Give attention hut a 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,
But if you do not want set
We sell this ware by dozens,
Of all the fancy china ware
You ever dreamed or thought of,
7 QUILL own there's none that can compare
To mine, whoever bought of.
Individual cups and saucers too
Noticed and nicely gifted
They for bachelors, and you
Who drink therefrom, will peer he Tilted,
I've toilet sets of many kind; ....s
And every style of vases
Better you IL own It's hard to find
In this or other places.
There fancy dishes made for eggs,
They are chicken imitation,
Bantam, Shanghai, or Yellow legs
/ don't know the relation.
Smoking sets, for those who smoke,
Made of the purests lava,
But where they come from that's the joke,
Perhaps Yesu~us, Etna or Java.
Bohemian wine sets, three or more,
They are among the incest
Of all the goods | havein store
And sell for moderate prices
The ehlldrens toys are indeed the pride ss--#
vi all the darngs, of the place.
And as they pass they glance aside,
smile on every face.
The dolls, the little sets fortea,-
The mugs of every style,
And noticed like the plates they see,
Their little hearts begule.
But should all my wares set forth
| would completely fiji this paper,
And then the editor would wax wroth
And say cut a dashing caPer
Ny Groceries, Glass and Croekery ware
advertised time ago
On these still bestow a care,
And buy the best and sell them Low"
With many thanks for ayoFs done, ..#
Aud with my wish repeated,
guarantee to every one
Who buys, they'll not &c Great - se~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13

AS good authority as is likely to be
OBTAINED gIves the present circulation of
the New York morning papers thus
H a $4,000; Sun, 1900; Tribune,
Is ,O0O World and Times, $4,000 each;
Star, $4,000; Democrat 1000, and
Journal Of Commerce, $500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13
THE LEGISLATURE OF 1859.

The following is list of the members
Of the Legislature, which meets in Madi-
son on the 18th. Republicans in Ro-
man, Democrats in ataAc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13

There was on exhibition at butcher
shop in FondEdu Lac, several days since,
the carcass of CottswoId sheep which
weighed $50 pounds, dressed The live
weight was 458 pounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-01-13

GEN. RossEAU died at New Orleans
on Thursday of last week.