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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13
The hing Of the Feathered Animals

The klng of The Feathered Animals
African Travellers Attacked by Eagles.
From Sketches of Life and Sport in South East
Africa
As I was wandering in a wood near to an
extensive kloof an accident occurred to me
which might have cost me my life, or at
least my eye-sight. A large eagle called
the King OF the Mountains, and by Kaffi rs
(who know him and entertain salutary
fear of his powers) o man -eater, attacked
me, and it was with the greatest difficulty
that kept him of. He fought desperately,
and his swoop was more fearful than any
thing I could have imagined, [ endeavor-
Ell to break his wing with a stick L had in
my hand; but this mace no impression
upon an animal which had strength enough
to Kill me with blow. A Kaffir came up
Just as was becoming tired from the strug-
gle with the bird, and when | must have
given way in another three or four minutes,
and despatched him with his assagai. He
cut off its wings as ornaments, and was pro-
ceeding to some other performances of a
like nature, when he was prevented by anoth-
er attack. No sooner was this enormous
bird killed than the female came upon us
in similar manner. It was not without
considerable difficulty, striking with the
assagai and the stick, that we put an end
10 her likewise; and we discovered close
I by the spot the circumstance to which we
had reason to attribute this extreme feroc-
ity; there was the nest, in which there
were three eaglets, to which We put an end
at once, not entirely from motives of hn-
manity- though it is but Just to admit that
as they could only have fallen a prey to
some wild beast in the absence of their
natural protectors, we acted Christian
like part by the poor things. These eagles
build upon the edge OF rock, and, ex-
cepting from their great size and the con-
comitant circumstances of climate and
scenery, might be well compared with the
eagles at Killarney or in many parts of
Scotland. The putrid carrion which was
strewn around their nest was sufficient evil
dence of the predatory nature of their
habits, and the carcasses of smaller ami
mails smelt Extensively, even from long
distance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13
Exports of Wh2 at from San Francisco.

A review of the exports of wheat from
San Francisco during the eleven months
ending June 1, shows that an aggregate of
1880, 900 bushels of wheat has been sent
from that port to Great Britain-nearly eli
to Liverpool-as follows: In July, 1859,
279 235 centals; in August, III, sos centals;
in September, 1913, All centals; in Octo-
Der, 535, O93 centals; in November,
541, 932 centals; in December, 552, ,482
centals; in January, 1870, 319, 548 centals;
in February, IA, 102 centals; in March,
218, O20 centals; in April, 382, 929 centals;
in May, IA, Coz centals The total was
4, 734, 900 centals, or 1890, 900 bushels
This amount of Wheat, besides 20, $50 bar
rels of flour, WAS sent out in 174 vessels
The sailing time of the vessels between
San Francisco and Great Britain would
probably average over four months; there
fore the Wheat that left San Francisco III
February-which was the month of light
est shipments during the year-is at pres
ent arriving in Great Britain, and from this
an approximate idea of the probable ir-
crease of receipts of California Wheat in
Liverpool during the next two months may
be obtained
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13

Quite large number of Mormon dis
senters have arrived at Omaha, within the
past few days, and more are expected.a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13

Who MAKES YOUR DRESSES PA touching
story is told of the daughter of Sir itobert
Peel. Her father gave her, as birthday
present, gorgeous riding habit, and went
out with her on the same day for an airing
in the park, his heart swelling with pater-
nal pride as lac rode by her side. Shortly
afterward she sickened and died of typhus
fever of the most malignant type; and when
inquiry was made as to how she had caught
the infection, it was discovered that the
habit, bought from one of the London
West-end tradesmen, had been made in q
miserable attic, where the husband of the
seamstress was lying i'll Of fever, and that
it had been used by her to cover him in his
shivering fits. Thus, whether we will be-
lieve it or not, the safety of the highest is
bound up with the condition of the lowest,
and if we neglect their material, moral and
spiritual interests, there will come dread
ful Nemesis to mark the divine displeasure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13

The acknowledged healthfulness, unrivaled
flavor, delicacy, great convenience, and extra.
ordinary cheapness of Sea Moss Farine, viii
always keep it in the foremost place among
articles intended for table-dessert
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13

HEARTH & HOME tor june 25th contains
the first of q series of sketches entitled
Jethro TROOPS Night Thoughts, by JOHN
THOMAS, who is no otAer than PETROLEUM
v. NAsBI. The great humorist will take an
honest country boy to the city, conduct
him through the usual experience, and re-
store him to his home a sadder and wiser
boy satisfied that the peaceful honest,
and temperate life of the farmer is the bea.
and safest life that can be lived. This is q
lesson greatly needed at this time, and
Massey is the man to teach it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13

The Countess of Flanders, sister-in-law
to the King of Belgium, is now employed
inaillustrating De Maistre's Voyage Autour
meep Chambre."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13

ACCIDENT IN CHICAGO. Cen. Iurchm,
who is in the patent agency business IN the
city, was at the depot yesterday pertectlng
an invention of his own, whereby ore man
can move q loaded car. The general was
stopping down beneath the car, the lever
of his machine being applied to the cross
beam of the hind truck Suddenly, and
witt out warming, b switch train came rat
tling back toward the standing Car. and
before he could escape the general was
thrown to the ground and the trucks had
passed over his body. The result was ter
rible. The ribs were broken; the skull
was fractured in several places; his face
and shoulders were badly bruised Chi
eago Times.
The PEOPLE OF Cambridge were consld-
erably agitated on Friday last, and rumors
of war were prevalent all through the town.
It seems an old gentleman, residing short
distance east of Cambridge, that morning
discovered, while still warm in the nest, an
ordinary sized hen egg, with the following
inscription thereon, commencing near the
large end of the egg and extending down
one side. The inscription was in raised
letters, and Of exactly the same appearance
as other portions of the shell:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13

PAYING FOR BoARD.-Mr Easy keeps q
hotel, taking both transient and permanent
boarders, az they may offer. Some time
since he had young married couple among
his guests, who kept up an appearance of
ample means, and seemed to have every
thing they wanted, though they had pro-
lOnged their stay for several weeks, and
the landlord had not called upon them for
any money.
At last some little circumstances occur
red which made Easy tride uneasy as to
the solvencv of his debtors, and he said to
his wife, in confidence
ssWhat do you think about Mr.. and Mrs.
Sharp? They are running up pretty
large bill. 1 suppose he is good for it,
though.
80, guess there's no danger" replied
Mrs. Easy. ''They are all right. asked
him for money yesterday, and he paid me
$50 on account.
''Paid you S3O2'
Eyes"
A sudden light dawned on Mr.. Easy.
sI know where he got it, he exclaimed.
He borrowed $50 of me yesterday morn
mgr
A STORY WORTH TELLING. An old Eng
lish gentleman, school teacher, who some
years ago resided in one of the small towns
of Ohio, was an agreeable teller of stories,
but deemed it beneath his reputation as a
qac0lateu7 TO tell one that did not surpass
any that had preceded it A farmer hav-
ing come to the village remarked, in the
presence of his friends, that he had been
blowing all the week with four horses.
breaking up new ground, and dwelt upon
it as being very ''big thing" "PshawP
said the old Englishman, that's moth
ing. have seen in England fifty yoke
OF oxen hitched to one plowP' The
remark seemed to occasion general sur
prise. ssAnd continued he, ''the funniest
part of the whole thing was, that while the
piow was on the top of one hill, the leading
yoke of oxen was on the top of another hill,
/ and the forty-nine between the plow and
| the leaders were suspended between the
! two hills Aud there was another matter
connected with it rather strange. In the
course of the day the plowman, becoming
rather careless about driving his team, ran
into and split big oak stumpl The plow
passed safely through the split, but before
the plowman got entirely through it closed
up and caught him by the coat tail y ''Did
it tear his coat ?" asked person of an in
quiring turn. Not bit of it y replied our
veracious narrator; he hung on to the plov
handles and pulled out the stump !-1te
Dru1oer IN Hd7pers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-07-13

DIR. ]. W. Foster, one of the Oldest
and wealthiest citizens of Chicago, died al
Oak Park on the 30th ult.
The New York herald., 1870-09-24
KINGS COUNTY POLITICS.

Anti.Ring Meeting OF Democratic Citizens Of
Brooklyn Economy and Reduction of
Taxes Desired-The Reformers in Council.
Pursuant to circular issued last week by a num-
ber of energetic and steadfast opponents of the
democratic faction in power meeting was held
last evening at Montague Hall for the purpose Of
efrectmg an organization
Shortly after eight O'Clock, there being about two
hundred persons present. Mr.. George Olney took the
chair and called the meeting to order. He then
stated that the object Of the call for the present
meeting was to effect an organization which would
enable honest citizens TO destroy the democratic
ring OF Brooklyn. Circulars had been sent out for
the purpose of bringing influential citizens together
ON motion Mr.. olney was chosen permanent CHAIR
man and John Kempton secretary. The chair then
proposed that the meeting endorse tue action OF the
Rochester Convention In the nomination oI JOhn T.
HofYman for Governor and the other officers on the
democratic State ticket. The present movement IN
which they were about to enter was merely against
the local city and county officers The char said
that he recognized many old wheel horses In the
party VINO were then present. These men would
have remained with the party IN power in this city
had they not peen shamefully deceived in them.
The ring was trying to perpetuate us power by
binding closer the chains OF oppression about me
employment, ana the burden OF taxation is con-
tinilay growing heavier. Faith Is violated by these
Iouue OF official corruption but might not be justly
laid to their doors. The party az large is right, but
the municipal managers are corrupt and unworthy
the support OF honest democrats
The State democratic ticket and platform was
unanimously endorsed by the meeting. list OF
delegates to the organization was then called.
Among the latter names were, DR.. j. Sullivan
Thorne eX-Plesident Of the Board of Education;
AssIstant District Attorney Thomas Il. Pearsall,
peter Weber Joseph Winter, j. w. Grogan, General
Casnar Urban, Jesse Folk eX-Alderman Francis
Markey, Charles ONci Thomas RELY and Colonel
Johnston.
adopted unanimously
Resolved the rule Of the ring democracy has brought
disgrace odium ON The czen, OF Kings county, and s
The New York herald., 1870-09-24
TIE COL0RED MEMS CGUXclL.
The COnv veniion ''switches On'' from Politics
aud Attends to Education.

The Convention ssswitches On,' from Politics
aud Attends to Education.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, Sept. %, 1870.
The evening session Of The Colored Convention
was well attended and there was much enthusiasm
There was not great deal OF speechmaking, but all
evidently meant business. Especially did the men,
bers feel earnestly In favor Of coored college, and
in connection with that important matter the fol-
lowing was adopted
Resolved That the President of the Convention appoint
committee to estimate the of college,
that committee estimate the number of and
the ps to os % % s S So s
be raised to Pay for It, upon what basis shall M be
branches Of education shall taught other matters
apperajnng to the object said committee to report
before the I'D day OF October next.
The chair appointed as the commttee:-A. Bolin,
Poughkeepsie; Isaac Deyo, Poughkeepsie; II. II.
Decker Newburg; Samuel p. Jones, Fishkill; Rev.
MIR. Thomas, Newburg
8, p. Jones offered the following
the different parts they detrimental
the interests of the colored people, therefore
Resolved That demand in the name of justice equal
narticpaton in the accrung side
by side with our best follow Citizens
On t motion S. p Jones was appointed political
canyasser Tor Columbia county. The following was
adopted:-
Resolved That ia our duty take active part the
affairs of the public Of the State bearing do
by school meetings. elections OF trustees and tC
effort The appointment OF such trustees
and who not to the equality of peo
pie.
A. Bolin and Isaac Deyo were appointed political
canvassers for Dutchess county. The following was
adopted
Resolved That we recommend the organizing of poitica
clubs consolidating strength and tor the better educa
ton, politically, OF coored voters.
The Convention then adjourned till October is.
The New York herald., 1870-09-24
THE VICE PRESIDENCY roD N7s.


Attorney General Akerman for the Vacancy
of Schuyler Cofax-How the Notion IL Re-
ceived in Georgia.
[From the Atlanta (Ga.) True Georgian, Sept. 20.l
MR.. ATTORNEY GENERAL AKERMAN AND THE VICE
PRESIDENCY.
The NelD Era oil this city and the Georgia
Republican OF Augusta have almost simulta-
neously nominated Attorney General Akerman
for The Vice Presidency, subject to the action
OF the Republican National Convention. We
think this step impOtlc, and, at least premature.
In the first place, do not know that 1t Is settled
that the present distinguished occupant Of that
Office wishes to retire from It, and we know that 1t
Is the wish OF Mr.. AKerman himself, well as the
COfax should encounter in the republican ranks no
opposition for the place which he so ably and hon.
Oraby fills. In the second place, we think the repub-
licans OF Georgia can be more fifty employed at pre-
sent IN bringing our party In the State into good
working order than In cOntrivng on the subject OF
national nominations. In the third place, such q
presentation OF Mr.. Akerman's name at this time
may do him injustice among those who do not know
him. He Is In the State. and such publications here
may give rise TO the suspicion that they are Of his
prompting. We well know the contrary, and
nobody who understands his character will harbOr
such suspicion for an instant Everybody In
Atlanta knows, tOO that he has been here for nearly
week prOstrated on bed Of serious sickness inter.
dicted by his physicians from political reading or
conversation. We also know that he never had the
slightest notice OF any such announcements until he
was informed OF them after their publication, but
people abroad do not know all these facts and their
1nferences from such publications may be wholly at
are sure that Mr.. Akernan has no desire to mlngle
himself with the personal competitions OF politics,
and that his highest ambition Is to serve the cOun.
try well In his present COngenial sphere Of duty.
The New York herald., 1870-09-24
BROTHER BEEcHER At HOME.


Friday Night "Chat'' at the Church Of tho
PiIerins-Its Erring Pastor Again Among
His Lambs.
The usual weekly conversational lecture room talk
at the Church Of the Pilgrims, Brooklyn, was en-
livened last evening by the reappearance, in the
nesh andeed more In the nesh then
ever, Of Brother Henry Ward Beecher
that reverend gentleman having at length returned
To his home and his flock. AS he promised, he has
been with them In spirit ever since he went away,
and each night and morning, as he knelt at the
throne OF grace has sent mp fervent suppcarions
path OF grace press forward IN the race that had
been set before them until they reached the prom
ished goal, and tr0d the golden pavements Oh the
heavenly Jerusalem, with brand new crown upon
their heads ana well-tuned harp IN their hands.
Still well as they knew all this, II was evident
from the large attendance at the meeting last nieht
and the beaming smiles of welcome upon every face
that il was with no slight satisfaction that the pill
grms found themselves marching "nearer home" +"
headed by their own dear and well paid leader. The
gathering was as usual largely feminine, most OF
the sterner present being either middle aged or
in the sere and yellow leaf OF advanced life.
fair sprlnkllng, however OF young men, chiefly
late comers sat- with more or less visible symptoms
OF uneasiness and impatlence, upon the back
benches while q few more hung around the outside
OF the door. IL was clear that the interest OF this
latter class centred in other direction than the
expressed objects OF the meeting. s,4s.
Tie evening was devoted to cordial social well
come home OF the pastor by his flock and the dis
cussion or few matters OF church and Sabbath
school Improvement and all departed well pleased
that the shepherd was once more at home with his
nGCk.
The New York herald., 1870-09-24
A LONG BRANCH FRACAs

Attempt to Kill New York NTerchams-The
OGepdcr Arrested in This City-Espellcd
from the Manhattan Club.
From the memoranda record In the book Of Cop
tam Kelso's ONCE at the police headquarters II aI
pears that some time last summer, while the public
were sojourning ct Long Branch, at the West End
Hotel quarrel occurred between o Southern gen.
tleman named Edward L. Corlles. auctoneer, and
Q well known merchant at No. 9s Liberty street
named VIM. II. Hoy. At that time, according TO
the police report, Corlles drew Deringer pistol,
and, remarking, "You have Q big belly; think
Will put ball In itn fired at Hoy Fortunately the
weapon was not discharged and Hoy lived. SeveIal
citizens Immediately seized Corlies. who broke
away from them, and, as he retreated, reloaded tne
Deringer and fired parting salute at Hoy walcn'
fortunately, missed Its marx and the merchant lives
The Grand Jury subsequently indicted COrtes, anu
since then Efforts have been made to secure him.
Yesterday afternoon, at the Ashland Honse, COZ
ner Of Twenty-tOurth street and Fourth avenue;
detectives Dusenbury and Irving, OF the Central
the Central Police ONCE. The police say that Cores
has attained an unenviabe notoriety In this city
from being constantly IN dif1cplty and has been ex'
PEELED from the Manhattan Club for manipulating
cards In that establishment. Captain Keso locked
COres up at Police Headquarters Last evening. ana
to-day he VIII be sent to Freehold, N. j.. on re-
quistI0n from Governor Randolph, and there put
on trial for felOni0us assault. 1t ID said that MI
COres has had several renc0ntreS with New workers.
growing out Of his connection with ballet girl or
one Of the theatres.
The New York herald., 1870-09-24
THE LEXINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION.

A Sale of Shanties and Brown Stone Resi-
dcnces-Thc Result 100000.
An auction sale took place at the City Hall yester-
day OF all the buildings the line OF the proposed
opening Of Lexington avenue between Seventy-f:st
and Ninety-seventh streets inclusive. The extension
of the avenue was authorized by the Legislature the
last session. The auctiOneer was Benj p Fairchlld,
and the sale lasted nearly three hours 1t under
the superintendent Of the Commissioners Of Public
Works. The avenue Is ultimately to be extended TO
Harlem river; but as the maps OF the ground be-
yond Ninety seventh street are not prepared, the
sale OF the buildings on that part has been post
ings sold were mere shanties, and brought various
prices from one dollar to $140 In the cases where
insignificant prices were realized the buildings
were bought by the owners, who were poor per-
sons, and whose bids were not competed with by
the bystanders. The wooden houses OF better
houses from $500 to $1,000 and the three brown
stone front dwellings obtained still better prices:
They had fronts of only sixteen feet Cases occurred
where parts Of buildings only were disposed OF, as
the remaining portion was outside OF the line OF
extension. The property purchased must be re-
moved within thirty days. after when time work on
the avenue Will begfn the aggregate amount OF
the sale was less than 100000.
There were about two hundred items In the sale,
ranging from three story ana basement brown stone
front mansions down to the poorest shanties. the
terms were ten per cent cash and the balance to be
maid before three O'Clock p. NJ. An auctiOneer's fee
OF twenty-five dollars Is added 10 the amount paid
ment brown stone front brick house. twenty-five feet
nine inches in front by thiryeight feet Deep with an
extension OF fourteen feet i've inches by eighteen
feet, sold for S4C5.
The New York herald., 1870-09-24
CASUALTY IN PROVIDENCE BAY.
Svanlping Of a SailbOat and Drowning Of
Two DIens Sunday Morning.


From the Providence Journal, September 20.]
on Friday evening last party consisting of Colonel
Duy, OF the United States regulars, his father, and
his son. James Duily aged nineteen, with Frank Y.
Avery aged eighteen and William Z. Dunn, aged
twenty-,Our, went on an excursion TO Newport In
salb0at. named the Anna, hired from Mr.. James
SayerS 1t waS their intention TO return saturday
night but owing to the heavy sea, they determined
to remain till the weather moderated. Colonel
day evening, on the Bay Queen, leaving young
Duty, with Dunn aud Avery, In charge
Of the boat. The latter started back the same
where they laid over for the night. Sunday morn.
Ing being anxious to get back to the city. they un
wisely put S te m ne hea gaze % a %as Ss hoa
was filed by the heavy sea and sank, leaving the
mast about three feet above the water. Dufy
ashore and advised the others to follow him. One
started with him, but the other clung to the mast
aud refused to leave, and the man who started TO
mast with his companion. Dufy reached the
exhausted, ana when be was able to look TO-
wards the boat could see nothing Of the other
men. The only resident on the island, whose
name we did not learn, kindly took Mr.. Dufy
home aud kept him all night and furnished him
with coat In the morning. he came over Monday
n a.
Neck and came from there to the city In carriage.
When the Luln came past the wreck Monday morn
and the sail floating alongside, but nothing was
seen OF Dunn or Avery. Young Duffy has been
nearly insensible al day from the effects Of his
years Of age, machinlst by trade, and resided on
jenkins street. Frank Y. Avery was eighteen years
527 North Main street. He was a scholar at the
High school, as Is also James Duffy. The relatives
OF the missing men were sanguine yesterday that
they were not lost, and being good swimmers might
have managed, after ali, to find their way ashore,
aud Colonel Duffy was proposing In the afternoon
to take a boat and 60 down the river TO look for