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, 1869-05-11
TUESDAY, 1lrH MAY 1869.

FROM the long drought which this Island has
suffered under, an unparalleled scarcity of water
prevails. The dry season seems to be %increas-
ing IN length of period year by year; yet the
generally acknowledged cause, the telling of
trees, seems to on unchecked; because our
planters, lost amid the all-absorbing thought of
making sugar, seem ignorant of, or ignore al
together, the experience dearly bought in other
countries as to this indisputable fact. But, it is
said, when things come to the worst they are
likely to mend. 1t is however to be regretted,
that this town, built as it is on the side of hills,
should be without a proper water supply, when
the matter could be so easily remedied. With
out mourning the eEormouS expense OF boring
an Artesian well, this tow could be supplied
with water from Recovery Hill, as it was to a
certain extent once before, by conveying the
water through pipes from an excellent spring
which that estate possesses A small outlay TO
clear the spring and for pipes would place this
great boon within our reach. No difficulty, we
suppose, would arise on the part OF the owner OF
Recovery Hill, as he, no doubt, would be salts
fed with a small rental for the use OF his spring.
Jointly with such an arrangement we think
~cisterns gould be built to be supplied from the
roofs of public buildings. The Roman Catholics
and the Moravians have very wisely built els
terms for the use of the poor of their congrega-
ton; and we think this praiseworthy example
could be followed by the other denominations.
A fine %cistern, for example, could be erected
in theLutheran Church yard. and at a moderate
charge for water, could easily be made to clear
its cost. The English Episcopal congregation,
whenever it has cleared its heavy debt in the
almost re-erection of its Church and School
House, could do the same, and we then think
that in cases of drought or fire this tow
would not be so exposed to suffering as at
present.
We wish that the Colonial Council, as far as
regards a water-supply from Recovery Hill,
and the Wardens of the Lutheran Church as
regards the building of a Cistern, would give
this matter their serious consideration as one
we'll worth immediate action for, we are sure,
no matter of more general utility could take
precedence of this question.
, 1869-05-11

THE Undersigned begs to notify
that during his absence from this
town, all business appertaining to the
"Northern Assurance Company" will
be attended to by Mr.. Barry B. Beech,
to whom all Applications should be
made for Life & Fire Insurance.
st. Croix, Frederiksted, May 4th
1869. L. FABER,
Agent for the Northern
Assurance Co.
, 1869-05-11

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fJ kast til Repartionen j Patrick
Higgins 30 yil blive fremlagt i en-
SkIftesamling som vii blive afholdt
paa npvnte 30 Onsdagen den lode
,Jumi ff0rstkommende ON .Middagem
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ChriStiansteds Skifteret den ste
Mai 1869.
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, 1869-05-11
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The Republican journal., 1869-03-25
w 2zsECAL AND SURGICAL OFFICE
NO. 2e Endicott street, Boston.

/ III. ". +. PADELFORD gives exclusive attention
~ to diseases OF the gcnito urinary organs and all dis
cases OF private nature, in both sexes.
DR. IADt-LFORD has gained great celebrity for the
cut OF the above diseases than any physician America
II great success in those long standing and difficult
icient to commend him to the public as worthy the cx
tcnsive patrOnagehe haa received.
1t is depOrabe to witness of the cases that are
sentCd to him. where the disease has been driven
the system by quack the abuse OF Mercury and Copaiva
&C. break again in the form spots and ulcers on
rhe body, pain in the joints, hroats night sweats
and emaciaton.
Hardly aday passes but he has patients recommended
To his by physicians from the country and this
other cities who have not the of gaining sufficient
experience to-enabe them to cure the worst of all dis
cases.
TO YOUNG MEN.
Seminal Weakness or Constitutional Debility brought
on by secret habits INDUCED in by young men. This is
Of the greatest evils that can befa 1t begets
Disease OF the Heart, Consumption, Dyspepsia EmaC
alton OF the Frame and finally ends in complete ldiocy
BY causing rush of blood 10 he head lit often term
mates in ApopleXy.
Persons suffering from NERVOUS DEBILITY espe-
cally those contemplating marriage should lose me
in making immediate application.
TO FEMALES.
DIR. PADELFORD is admitted by the best medicr
talent of the country to have equal in the
of Female Complaints and it is unusual occurrence
for physicians in regular practice recommend patients
to him for treatment when afflicted i'll his speciality.
Ladies will receive the most scientific attention both
medically and surgically Board with old and expert
enced will be furnished those who wish to
main in the city during treatment.
French safes for sale, three for ST. Order by mail
Patients who cannot apply in person may by letter
Medicines sent to all parts of the country.
Office open on Sundays
1y
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25

JOSH BILLINGS ON HENS. Josh Billings
talks learnedly as follows:
The best time to set hen is when the
hen il ready. [ kant tell what the best
breed IL, but the Shanghi is the menest. 1t
kosts az much tn bord | az it dus stage
boss, and yu mite as we'll undertake tew fat
fannin mill by running otes thru it,
There amt no profit in keepin hen for
iis eggs if he laze less than l da
Hens IL very long lived if tha don't kon-
trakt the throte diseze; there is a CRATE
menny goze tu pot by this melankolly dis
eye.
! kant tell eggzactly how to pick out
good hen, but az general thing the long
cared ones kno, are the lest apt to SCI atcL
up the garden.
Eggs packed iu ekwal parts of salt and
lime water with the other end down will
keep from 80 to 40 years if tina are not dis
turbed.
Fresh befestake IL good for hens: / sup
pose or powns da wood be awl hen
wood need along at first.
| shall be happy tn advise with you at
eny time Oh the hen question-and take it
in eggs.
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25

What is all this trash about reducing the
army? Away with it. Does this look
like reduction? 100000 for recruiting
this year to 100000 on the same account
last; s5o0,ooO for clothing Communication
this year to S290,000 last s8,500.000 for
horses and mules to last years S., 100000 +;
subsistence $1,000, 900 in excess and, final
~, s45, 50, 800, total, called for this year
against S33, 3,OS2,0 ,093 last-an increase of
slo,ll3,507. Reduction, indeed Why
here are ten millions increase at the first
blush, and nobody knows how many more
millions to come, like thieves in the night,
IN the shape of deficiency bills, to correct
an error and SO on. And these impudent
micherc dare to prate about reduction!
n. Y. World.
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25
po&trg.

The German poet INLAND wrote an exquisite little poem
ntitled The Ferry" There is English version Of 7
which is actually better than the original 1t Is as 1ol
ows
Many year is in its grave,
Since crossed this restless wave;
And the evening, fair as ever,
Shines ruin, rock, and river.
Then, in this same boat, beside
Sat two comrades, old and tried;
One with all fathers truth,
One with all the fire of youth.
One on earth in silence wrought,
And his grave in silence sought;
But the younger, brighter form
Passed in battle and in STORM
So wheneer turn my eye
Back upon the days gone by,
Saddening thoughts of friends come DER me,
Friends, who closed their course before me.
Yet what binds us, friend to friend
But that soul with soul can blend2
Souke were those hours of yore
Let Us walk in soul once more!
Take O. boatlnan, thrice thy fee;
Iake-I give it willingly;
For invisibly to thee
Spirits twain have crossed with me!
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25

A story is told of a western lawyer who
was called on to offer prayer. Having sue
ceeded in repeating the Lords prayer down
to "Give us this day our daily Bread" he
stumbled, but instantly recovering himself,
added "with COST
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25
L T.nnAn,nnt n1 mi, .nr,ac au.I Snx., ali IaIs.

Il Treatment OF Chronic and sexual Dis
ea:es.-Physiologicat Vie,c Of Marriage.-Thc cheap
1870 fine plates and engravings of the anatomy of the hu
man organs In state of health and disease with treat
mind and body with the authors plan of treatment-the
oy rational ana successful mode Of as shown by
report OF cases treated. truthful adviser to the
red and those contemplating marriage who entertain
doubts OF their physical condition Sent free of postage
currency by addressing DR.. LA CROIX, No. IL Maiden
Lame Albany, n r The author may be consulted upon
any Of the diseases upon which his books treat either
personally or by mall and medicines to any part of
the world.
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25

Blind Tom is in Washington. So are
great many peeping Toms.
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25

The Red Jacket Coburn Patent Axe is splendid tool
for these reasons: Firs-The Red jacket cuts deeper
thar the common bit. Second-It being round the
cut, it does not stick in the wood. Thid-Every chop
per with the common discover that there is as
much labor and strength expended in taking the
OF the cut as in making the blow. Fourth-This with
the Red Jacket all avoided and from onethird to
half the labor is saved in cutting the quantity fh
by putting In the same labor that is necessary with
per cent. more wood in the same time.
The great demand for this has compelled us to es
taplish eastern agencies follows :-Heaon and Denck
Ia, Phila Pa; Hart Manufacturing Co. New York ;
WEIGH Gritfths, Boston, Mass; w. II. Cole, Ba
more, Md, LlPPINCOTT BAkEWELL, Manufact,
Pjttsburg, Pa. ~
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25

II>HE Tanite Emery Wheel Cuts fast does not
Il glaze, gum heat or smell and is cheap. For crcu-
lars, address THE TANITE co.. Strousburg Pa
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25

= other. Those wlip have
tried IT. know that it cured them; those who hlye
not know that it cures their neigilbors and friends,
and all know that what it does once it does alWa5
that it never fails through any fault or neglected.
its composition, We have thousands upon thou
sands of certificates of their remarkable cures OF the
following complaints, but such cures are known III
every ncighborhood, and we need not publish them.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in all climates
containing neither calomel or any dCIctcrlous trug,
they may be taken with safety by anybody; Their
sugar coating preserves them ever fresh ana makes
them pleaan to take, while being purely vegetable
no harm can arise from their use in any quantity;
They operate by their powerful influence @n ne
internal viscera to purify the blood and stimulate II
into healthy action remove the distinctions ottir
stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs AZ uiG
body, restoring their irregular action 20 health, t
Ivy correcting, wherever they exist such derangu
ments are the first origin of disease
Minute directions are given IN the WT2pFe'
the box, for the following complaints, which these
Pills rapidly cure
For Eby.pepsi.s or Hmesigeatio.. H.i~tiesS-
mess. assnguor and E.Oss OF appetite. tl1cy
should be taken moderately to stimulate the -t4u-
ach and restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Conn sssaint and its various ~ynp-
toms, Bilious EHeaaiacga ne, SICK Ha@sAascsa3..
.gaundice or Green Sickness. asiiioG+
CeIic and Bilious Fevers, they should be ju-
dciOusly taken for each case to correct the diseased
action remove the distractions which cause it.
For HbysenteEy or Di.arrtasaa- but one mild
dose is generally required.
For Rheumatism, eGOus, Gravel. EslEni.
tafiOn OF the Heart. Pain in the Side,
Back and s4oins, they should be continuously
taken, required to change the diseased action of
the system. With such change those complaints
disappear
For Hsropsy and DrOpsical swellings they
should be taken in large and frequent doses to pr0.
duce the effect of a drastic purge.
For Suppression large dose should be taken
as it produces the desired effect by sympathy.
As a Dinner PHI, take one or two Pitfs to pro-
mote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels INTO healthy action, restores the appetite,
and lnvigorates the system Hence it is often at
vantageous where serious arrangement exists.
One who feels tolerably we'll often finds that dose
of these PiUs makes him feel decidedly better, from
their cleansing and renoyatng effect on the diges-
tive apparatus.
DIR. y. G. AVER .e CO., Practical Chemists,
LOWELL. MASS. d. s. A.
For sale by all Druggistsin Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For al the purposes of . laxative
Medicine.
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25

$4,000 Salary. Address U. 5. PIANO Co., N. y.
The Republican journal., 1869-03-25
EHSaaE IL I'm !!
THOMAS B. GROSE,
Sheriff knOX Comfy.

POST OFFICE ADDRESS, ROCKPORT ME.
rrccepts must be accompanied with good indemnify
ing bonds, also security for fees and costs
January /, 1869. tf27
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
Letter FROM OrTEvlLLE.

OrrERvILLE, Jan. LIST, 1869.
FRIEND LooMrs:--I wish you and ali
your friends (your son included, Of course
"A happy New year."
! see communications in the Bulletin from
Jesup, Quasqucton, Winthrop, and all over
the country, but none from Otterville one Of
the suburbs of yonr city, and wishing to let
you know that like Daniel Webster, We
saint dead YETI send you few odds
and ends.
Your readers oil know where Otterville
is, Of course, for not to know anything about
town like ours goes to "prove man him
self unknown"
We have a good school now in Operation
under the care Of Mr.. G. B. Mexican of Hop.
kington; we have Lyceum in good running
order where We are now prepared to take
in and settle all questions of our land
If any Of the debating clubs in the county
have any questions that are too much for
them please forward them to Otterville.
Otterville Hotel kept by VIM. Clyde, Esq,
an old well known citizen of our town is now
doing good business and on the stric,est
temperance plan. And Mr.. Clyde with his
usual generously offers his hall for the use Of
aLodge Of GoodTemplars, though himself op.
posed TO secret societies in general.
X. T. Young has closed his Lime Kiln
for the season and is with his family spend-
ing the winter in New York.
We are making an effort to form society
ofCood Templers. know you give us acc!
speed Yours as ever,
j. n, NJ.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

We only have room to mention one pretty
little song by three or four little girls, the
music, which was very credltably done, by
Miss Katie Cook.
Then some remarks appropriate 10 The
occasion, by Rev. j. b. Caldwell after
which Santa Claus took his place and the
distribution began.
How eager those upturned face, a. article
after article IS called of, and the look decp>
cned into a smile of satisfaction az they get
something pretty. or turned into round
laugh when our bachelor friend gets pair
Of baby stockings, or the crier cant tell
whether the article he holds in his hand is a
ladies hood or lamp mat,
The stores Of Independence furnished q
liberal share Of the valuable articles, among
which were costly books, silver casters, COB
lets, dishes, rings &c, oil paintings and ehro-
mos, large photographs and albums, aud
fancy articles Of rare value.
A careful estimate of the value Of the pres
ents, gave it about $500.
We almost forgot to msutioA one Of the
principal attractions on the tree, the Gre
clan Bend" II fell to one Of our bsehslor
boys.
There is . charm N The very name ol
Christmas, aud jingle in its sound that
comes home to every heart. And when com.
piled with, on such joyous occasions Is the
above, it has double hold in the affections.
But it is like lump of maple sugar in the
mouth, good while i. is there, but soon
gone.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

Since my last, the post Office excitement
has about died out, and the excitement
usual 10 the holiday festivities has taken its
place.
Our streets have been quite lively sor some
days back, with teams bringing in grain,
ard our Country cousins making their
christmas purchases.
Mr.. r. o. Laird and family have just re-
.urued from a prolonged visit among their
friends in Ohio. They look IS though East,
ern fare agreed with them.
Mr. Thomas Taylor has left for the piner>
les Of Wisconsin. He expects 10 be there
several months, getting ont lumber for his
yard in Jesup.
He expects by next season to have one Of
the largest and best stocks Of lumber in
Northern Iowa. Mr.. A. n. Taylor remains
in charge Of the yard here.
A brakeman on the !. C. Il. r. had . mar.
row escape from death few mornings ago.
TN the way between Raymond and this sta-
ton he slipped from the top Of car and
fell to the ground, receiving some seven, but
not severe, cuts about the bead and body.
He was not missed until after arriving in
Jesup, where they Immediately started back
after him, and found him as above.
A little fracas occurred ON Wilmer street
on Christmas eve, which resulted in one Of
the beligerent parties being handcuffed and
provided with free lodgings for the night,
and in the morning being requested to do
nate ten or twelve dollars for the use Of the
county, which he did reluctantly, and de-
parted, "a sadder, but wiser man."
The good time promised BY the Union
Sunday school came of on Christmas eve Al
Winners Hall, and Was . very pleasant If.
fair.
Early in the evening We went down 70
make . note Of what Was to be seen and
heard.
On entering the room . scene Of fairy
grandeur and splendor burst upon our sight
that completely took US by surprise. The
whole west end Of the hall was occupied by
large cedar tree, which was literally hung
full with rich and valuable presents, and
light and fancy articles to please the eye and
taste. From topmost to the lowest branch,
of every conceivable pattern and color, they
hung, till there was room for no more and
fully one half Of the articles were on tables
at the foot Ofthe tree.
Numerous little wax tapers were stuck
over the Tree, and when lighted produced an
effect indescribably beautiful Turning
from this to tho happy thing around us,
where were rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes,
and where merry greetings were passing
round, We could hardly tell which was the
most beautiful but We felt "thst il was
good for US to be there"
The hall was density crowded, hardly II:
fording dancing room, and we could ses but
little Of what was going on upon the plat
form.
Tho exercises commenced BY . song BY
the whole school, followed " prayer BY Rev.
J. D. Caldwell. -. ~ 2~
Thor several songs ,ads9me music BY the
scholars. t~
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
THE enIcAGo EVENING JounSAL.


Being over quatcr Of a century old again
stretches Forth its hand Of congrstulntion and
greeting 10 the Western reading pubic, at the
advent Of anew year.
Lhe Journaps prosperity, during tho past
year, has been unexampled in Western newspa-
per enterprise. We have filed every edition
with fresh news--have studied to render our
nows columns trustw Jrthy and q faithful reflex
OF the spirit aud progress Of the tines-have,
done our utmost 10 entertain, enlightcn and
edify the pubic-haye, in short, stopped at moi
tbcr expense nor effort TO make the Journal a
first class newspaper and a welcome faMily
visitant. We trust that our readers found it all
that they desired. At all events, they have Civ
en- US steady and cordial support. II - our
LIBERALIZATION u continue our efforts TO meet
tho wants Of tho Western newspaper reading
psblie. We vill spare no pain: to improve the
Journal, and TO make il what it should be.
The telegraph will continue 10 supply ~ With
the latest news from oil parts Of our country
and the world.
AZ Family Paper il will continue to -
without rival in the West
II its CenCeroiai and Financial Reports it
wiz eess1nus to b prompt and faithful. chroni-
ding regularly the market transactions Of the
ksst aca Wsst and Europe.
Ing IN advocate and supporter Of Republican
principles and policy, aims to bs . general news,
commercial and family paper, now has ~ large
. circulation A. any Western daily.
The Weekly Journal has been gaining thou
SANDS Of new readers during the past year, and
We confidently expect that thousands more will
be added TO its subscription lsst during the CON-
ing year. 1t is as good . general news and
family paper as is published in the country.
The Tri-weekly Journal. which is published
every other day-thrse iseues each weeks a.
SO increasing in circulation The tri-Wsskly
is made up Of the Issues Of the Daily of il day
IN one.
We respectfully submit the claims Of tho
Journal to the consideration Of the Western
people. Being the oldest established paper in
the Northwest, we also endeavor to make il in
all respects the best.
Ten
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

SrLEsDID CHRISTMAS PREsEsr, FREE TO AL.
The entcrprising proprietor. Of tie AMEm-
CAS- STocK JoUnSAL have put up 100000 cop
les in packages of3 each with q finely Illus.
trhtcd Show Bill, Premium List, DC, which
they offer to send FREE AND rosr PAID 10 all
who apply for them. Every Farmer and Stock
Breeder should avail themselves IL this gcntr-
Gus offer rtogive away over $50 900 worth of
books J as the three numbers contain near 100
rag q Of choice original articles aud great
number of valuable recipes for the cure or
various diseases TO which Horses Cattle, Sheep.
Swine. Poultry. &c. are liablo. Farmers will
find this monthly very efficient aid in all
departments Of farming and Stock Breeding
II has Veterinary Department. under the
charge Of one Of the ablest Professors in the
United States. who answers through tho
JounsAL. free Of charge, all questions relat-
ne 70 Sick. Injurer or Diseased Horses. Cattle
Sheep. Swine OF Poultry. Thus every Sub
scribet has Horse and Cattle Doctor ftss.
This Journal 10 furnished ut Ne price o.
81 90 yaer. specimen copy free. Address.
Mp. BOYER. 4 Co Publishers.
Parkesburg, Ches.er, Co, Pa,
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

On Christmas, President johnson issued
. proclamation Of amnesty, pardoning every
rebel who sought to destroy the Government,
including JET. Davis, Brsckinridge &c. He
can't pardon any moro thank fortune.
War has actually broken ont between
Greees and Turkey. In the 6rst small en-.
gaqemsnt the Greeks we're victorious.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

TRuMBuLL's FAMILY REcoRD.-This ID
the work Of . true artist, originally execu>
ted with the pen, but afterward skiilfully en>
araved 10 the highest style Of the art. 1t is
IN size 20 by - inches, aud is intricately
Sled 10 with gracefully drawn scrolls and
zen Separations. The figures are emblemat-
icsl and are most beautifully grouped. The
design must be seen TO be fully appreciated.
Mr.. Chas. Z. Dayton is canyassing Buchan.
an County for this work.
The Chicago Tribune says Of the Record
"This magnificent engraving possesses
merit of very high order, and rsauily COM
meuds itself 10 the mind and admiration Of
every lover Of the beautiful. 1t combines SO
much refinement, expression OF sentiment
and beauty Of conception, that our wonder
= not aroused when we see with what favor
4 Is received wherever it has been introdu-
ed. We oan assure the public that this il
no catch. penny, imperlsct thing, but m NJ,
t;clo which should end its way into the par,
lor of every family in the land