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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
DEATH OF DUN

DEATH OF DUMAS. Alexander Du-
mas, the noted French novelist and
dramatlst, is dead Dumas was born
in 1903. He was one of the most no
table instances in history IN which the
blending Of the blood of the European
aud African has resulted in a higher
type of physical and mental vigor,
than distinguished the parent or an
cestry on either side. Dumas, the
author was born of a marriage between
Gen. Dumas, whose mother was a ma
tive African -negress, and a white
French woman. At the age of Is he
began to write plays, and subsequently
devoted al disclosure to the writing of
poems. The works by which he is
best known in this country, are "Count
of Monte Christie" ''Three Guards
men""Twenty Years After, land others.
He leaves son Of his own name, who
is said tosmanifest much of the men tai
yigor and power of his father.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
DISTURBING THE UNION DEAD.

1t was eminently fitting that the
proposition to disturb the peaceful
slumbers of the Union dead lying in
their graves in the National cemetery,
on the Arlington estate in Virginia,
should come from the state of Ken
lucky, through beg representative in
the Senate Of the United States, Mr.,
McCreery. On Tuesday of last week
Senator McCreery introduced in the
Senate a resolution proposing an inves-
tigation, with a view to disinterring
the remains Of the Union soldiers bur-
led on the Arlington estate, so shat
the ground might be restored to the
widow of the late rebel General, r. E.
Lee. ] his shocking and abhorrent
proposition to the minds Of the loyal
men of the country was not received
BY the Senate, the resolution of Sena-
tor Mcereery obtaining only four votes
The bare statement of the case was its
strongest condemnation. TWAS a most
proper tribute OF respect for the mem
DRY of the loyal dead that the revolving
and Insulting proposition was igno-
miniously defeated by the Senate OF
the United States It was through
the influence of Secretary Stanton that
the. Arlington estate was converted In
10 National cemetery. He once said
the purpose he had in view was to pre-
vent the Lee family from ever return
ing to the place, and if they did come
he intended that they should encoun-
ter the ghosts of their victims. 1t is
not likely, from present indications
that the Lee family will very soon en-
Joy a residence on their forfeited estate
nor the Union soldiers lying there dis
turbed in their graves to crafty thos,
who are Indirectly responsible for theiI
deaths.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
THE C0L0RED CONGRESSMAN.

The Washington correspondent of
the New York Herald, December 18th,
writes;
For the first time in the history of
the Government negro was sworn in
to-day as member of the House Of
Representatives The fortunate indi-
vidual is j. w. Rainey, and succeeds
B. E. Whittemore, of cadetshi pc selling
notoriety, from South Carolina. Rainey
was elected to serve out the balance OF
v hittemore term in the present
Congress. On the opening day of the
session, about a week ago, there were
numerous inquiries for the "negro
member" and to-day, when he put
in appearance for the first time, he
was the center of attraction on the
floor as well as in the galleries, a
light mulatto, with long, dark straight,
glossy hair, bushy side whiskers and de-
cidedly Caucasian features, he looks
more like Cuban than negro. La
this respect be is quite unlike the negro
Senator from Mississippi, Revels, who
has the African features as well as woody
hair. Rainey came forward at the re-
request of the Speaker after his ere
dentias had been presented, and
amid perfect silence took the iron
ad oath. He did not meet with as
warm reception on the part of the
members as Revels did in the Senate
when he took bis seat in that body. AS
he passed toward his seat in the rear
of the Hall-the southeast corner the
only member who thought it worth
while to shake hands with him was
Horace Maynard, ofTennessee. When
he had reached his place. two or three
of the South Carolina members came
over to congratulate him. He evident
y felt good deal out Of place, and nc
little disappointment at the freezing
reception he received from his Repub
lican brethren of the white persuasion
The negro members first vote was
given in favor of General Banks st
Domingo resolution. He was born il
Georgetown, District of Columbia
where his father and mother were boil
slaves, and is about thirty-nine years o
age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

A RAIN OF BLooD-The Sulphur
Springs (Texas) Gazette contains the
following most remarkable commuuica.
ton:
Knowing that you are not given to
scnsationalism, [ take this method of
giving to the public an item, the truth
ofwhicn | can testify as an eye witness,
as can also some others living in the
same neighborhood On last Sunday.
the End inst, about s o'clock in the
morning, some six miles south of Sui
phur Springs, when not cloud was to
be seen to dim the blue vault of hea-
ven, fell what can but be termed rain
or shower Of blood, which lasted some
eight or ten seconds. Its district was
quite limited, and it fell in specks abou,
the size of squirrel shot, and in densi-
ty about one hundred to the size OF
an ordinary plate. This shower was
witnessed by Mr.. Busy and family
who were seated around the breakfast
table in the yard, at the time before
stated, when, upon a sudden, came
pattering the drops of blood upon the
dishes, vituals, and all around. Mr.
Busy Immediately sent his little sor
for me, whose clothes were despatched
with blood on reaching my house. An
hour elapsed, probably, before my reach
ing the vicinity, yet the leaves, grass
and the table bore the distinctly visi
| bic marks of blood No one in the vi
clnlty can give any explana ton of this
mysterious affair. [ leave the matter
for the scrutiny Of science and the light
of revelation. G. j. SULLIVAN.
A similar event happened in Tennes
see about twenty years ago, Since then
snakes and frogs have fallen in various
! loca titles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

THE ARLINGTON PROPERTY THE
following is the exact relationship OF
the Lee family to the Arlington proper
ty. 1t never belonged to General Lee
At the death of George W. 2. Gusts
a life interest in it was bequeathed to
Mrs. Lee, his daughter, and at her
death it was to go to his grandsons,
Curtis and Fitz Hugh Lee. The taxes
upon the property having accumulated
during tie rebellion, it was sold there
for and purchased by the government.
Thus it will be seen that it is held by
virtue of tax title. Subsequent el-
forts were made to redeem it by paying
the amount of taxes, but they were
unsuccessful, and the title is still yes
ted in the government by virtue OF the
tax sale alluded to.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

MINISTER TO ENGLAND. - Gen.
Sci enck, of Ohio, has been appointed
Minister to England It is believed
that Gen. Schsnck will soon after his
arrival in England, resume negotiations
now suspended, and that they will be
carried on in firm and friendly man
ner, and that England will meet the
question in fair spirit. General
Schenck has had considerable exper-
ience in public aG,.s AMI Should he
succeed in making q satisfactory set
t'ement with Great Britain, on the
Alabama claims, it would be the most
popular act in his career as a statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
MANHOOD
HOW Lost EaNEg Restored.

A,iz Just published, new edition of
gas8svs Or. GuiDerweUs Cultivated Essay en-
aszz2AE2z he radical cure (without medicine
OF Spermatorrhoea or Seminal Weakness,
Involuntary Seminal Losses, Impotency,
Mental and Physical Ineapacity, Impedi-
ments to Marriage, ETC.; also, Uonsumpt-
ion, Epilepsy. and Fits, induced by self-in-
diligence or sexual extravaganza.
gsa., Price, in a sealed envelope, only
cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable
essay, clearly demonstrates, from thirty
years successful practice, that the alarming
consequences of self-abuse may be radically
cured without the dangerous use Of inter
nal medicine or the application of the knife;
pointing out mode Of cure at once simple
certain. and et1ectua!, by means of which
every sufferer, no matter whathis condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, privately
and radically.
gefy@ This Lecture should be in the hands
Of every youth and ever man in the land
Sent, under seal, in a plain envelope Co
any address, postpaid, Oh receipt Of six cents
or two pest stamps.
Also, DR.. Culyerwell's "Marriage Guide
price % cents.
Address the Publishers, Syl
CAAS. J. c. KLINE Il CO,
I27 Bowery, New York, Post-oGiee
Box 1850.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

In Indiana, while Mrs. Stanton was
speaking on married life, young clerk
was SO well pleased that he.laughed ou.-
right. The speaker stopped short and
asked: care you a married man p
NO." he replied. Mrs Stanton said
"Young man, you are entitled to the
fairest bride the city can afford"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
TkTTLERS.

Every community is cursed by the
presence of class people who make it
their business to attend to everybody S
affairs but their own. Such people are
the poorest specimens of humanity
which exist upon this blighted earth.
1t is well known that almost every per-
son is sometimes dispc sed to speak evil
of others, and tattling is sin from
which very few can claim to be eutire-
" exempt. But the object of this pres
ent article is to speak of that distinct
class of tatlers who make tale bearing
the constant business Of their lives
They pry into the private affairs of
every family in the neighborhood they
know the exact state OF one sighbor's
feelings toward another; they under
| stand everybody faults and no little
blunder or misdemeanor ever escapes
their watchfulness. They are well pos
ted upon every thing connected with
courtshlp and matrimony, and know
who are going to ma. ry whom, and can
guess the exact time by every move
ment Of parties suspected of matrimon-
ial In cations, and, if there is the slight
est chance to create disturbance, ex
cite jealousy, or 8 break up" match
they take advantage OF it, and do all in
their power 10 keep people in a state
OF constant vexation. They glide
quietly from gentleman to lady, from
mother to daughter, from father to son
and in the ears Of all they pour then
bitter whispers of SANDER and abuse
and, at the same time, pretend to be
the most sincere friends of those they
talk to. Their nauseous pills Of Sian
der are sugar-ccated with smiles o
friendship.
TattIers are confined to no paticula
class, and they operate in all. We fnt
them among the rich, and the poor
upper ten" and the lower million,
in the church and out Of it, They ar
people who have no higher ambition
than to be well informed in regard t
other peoples private business, to retail
; scandal to their neighbors, and to exul
In hendish triumphs over the wounde,
feelings and bruised hearts of their in
nocent victims.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

There are more than % 900 Post Off
ces in the United States, but only lit
tie rising 1000 are Of the classes re-
curing appointments from the Presi
dent The others are appointed by the
Postmaster General.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

John Fl. Surratt wears sandy nous
tache and goatee of carroty color.
His face is thin, his cheek bones are
high. and his eyes are set we'll back in
their sockets. He is thin-legged man
and reads like schoolboy. He drops
the fnal IS of all the present partcip-
les
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

The Lexington (Va,) Gazette says
that the bronze bust of General Lee,
which will be presented to the Washing
ton-Lee University, is to be executed
by Mr.. William r. O'Donovan, Vir
ania artist. The bust will be of heroic
size, reposing on pedestal of marble
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

BRED IN TIE BoNE.-A gentleman
from the South, with the usual South
ern prejudices, moved with his family
into Vermont some time last winter
Soon after his arrival his family was in
creased by the arrival Of little stran-
ger native Vermonter, weighing about
seven pounds. His.oldest s. n a boy of
four years, was the first delighted with
his little brother, but after few weeks
began to tire of his crying, and got a
little jealous from fancied neglect. One
day he climbed up in his fathers lap
and asked him, Papa which do you
like best, me or baby. The father,
thinking to please the little prattler,
answered that be liked him the best.
After little serious thought the boy
said, "Pa, | know why you like me
best" Why" said the father, think
ing he would say that it was because
be was the largest, could talk and
play, or something of that kind.
at 8 because I'm Southern man,
and baby is id Yankee" said the
little hopeful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

Gen. Pleasanton has been appointed
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, in
place of G. Delano, who succeeded Cox
as Secretary of the Interior. Gen.
PIeasanton has had some ezper fence in
Revenue matters, having been fer
some time Collector Of one Of the New
York city districts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

INDICTED .-Roderick r. Butler
Representative in Congress from the
First District Of Tennessee, was indie
ted a Washinstoa yesterday, by the
Grand Jury, for forging the names Of
widows of Union Soldiers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
EFEHaEN AGOGUE.

DR.. Millers Emmenagogue is the
only article known to cure Whites, lit will
cure in every case.) Where IS the family
in which this important medicine is not
wanted? Mothers, this is the greatest bles-
sing ever offered you, and you should i'm
mediately procure it. 1t is also sure cure
for Female Irregularities, and may be de
pended upon in every case where the
monthly flow has been INSTRUCTED through
cold or disease. Sold by druggists. Price
One Dollar. Or sent by mail on receipt
One Dollar and Quarter. Address 6l9
State ST., Chicago. for Sale by DRIP. j.
Mon sgpnaery b Bro, Watersowa, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
Wine of Life.

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink, Warmers Vinum Vitae, or
Wine of Life, is free from any poisonous
drugs or impurities, being prepared for
those who require stimulant. 1t is a
splendid appetizer and tonic, and the finest
thing in the world for purifying the blood.
1t is the most pleasant and delicious
article ever offered to the public, far supe-
rior to brandy, whiskey, wine, bitters, or
any other article 1t is more healthy, and
cheaper. Both male and female, young or
old, can take the Wine of Life. 1t is, in
fact, life preservep. Those who wish to
enjoy good health and free flow of spirits,
will do well to take the Wine of Life. 1t is
different from anything ever before in use.
1t is sold by druggists also at all respec
table sale IONS. Price One Dollar, in quart
bottles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

Mr.. Byron kilboarn, an old and well
known citizen Of Milwaukee, died a
few days since in Florida whittier he
had gone for the benefit of his declin
Ing health. His age was 60 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
DYSPEPSIA.

Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic is pre-
pared expressly for Dyspeptics and those
suffering with habitual Costiveness. 1t is
a slightly stimulating tonic and a splendid
appetizer: it strengthens the stomach and
restores the digestive organs to their healthy
state. Weak, nervous and dyspeptic per-
sons should use Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic.
For sale by druggists. Price One Dollar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
FINKLE & LYON
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The Needle being straight and self
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The Finkle & Lyon Improved Ma
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By Each Improved Machine is sent out
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

Annie Russell, the Wickedest Wo
man in New York, voluntarily closed
der den on Water street. called in the
missionaries, reopened her house as a
house Of prayer, and is an enthusiastic
worker in the new direction she has
taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
T'ss I'ME FARMER,

z u n III N IT II kEaI I'VE. Il Has
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MARKETS FOR PRODUCE of all sorts of
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Finally, THE TRIRUNE is opposed to all
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
A SINGULAR case came before an En-.

A singular case came before an En-
glsh Probate Court a few weeks since.
A woman applied for letters Of admins
tration on the estate Of her deceased
husband, with whom she had lived for
ty-six years. But she was met BY a
citation from another party who claim
ed to have been the first wife of the
deceased. This claim she was able to
establish to the satisfaction of the
court, who pronounced the second mar
riage, though undisputed for forty,six
years, Illegal and the children of it lille
gltlmate.
An exchange says that Callicot, the
recent subject of executive clemency,
and George. Vanderpool, the alleged
murderer Of Herbert Field, at Manis-
tee, Mich, furnish two opposing in
stances Of of how justice may defeat
herself, even when she seems to aim
most fxedly at the truth.
Carlyle's hatred to France arises
from the fact that his works were new
er translated into French. lie ought
first to have put them in English
Father Farrell, pastor Off New York
Catholic church, stated to his conere-
cation, Oh Sunday, while submitting to
them the proposed address to The Pope,
that he objected to it and being an
American, would moi raise his arm TO
restore any king under heaven to his
throne"
The United States Marshal of New
York has received orders to have the
census ofthat city re-taken, and it will
be done at once.
Among the new books announced is
metrical version on the 'ArabiaD
Nights" 1t is to appear under the
title Of "Pearls from the Orient"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
Custom Work.

is done with the greatest neatness and
punctuality, and every care taken to give
entire satisfaction. He thanks the public
for the liberal patronage he has heretofore
received, and solicits all to call and give
his goods a thorough examination, as he is
and price f. w. KURZWEG.
Watertown, SEPT. 10th; 1870.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
Revenue Tariff,
Civil Service Reform,
Opposition to MonopOlies.

ODpODAUAOA w IsAOlO pOllObi
TIE CHICAGO TRIBUNE, in entering upon
the Twenty fourth year fits existence, has
the right, as the chief organ of the REPUB
LICAN PARTY OF THE NORTH WEST,
to congratulate its many thousands of read
ers on the final triumph of Republican prin-
ciples in the abolition of slavery /; the sue
cessful restoration of the rev olted States to
the Union; and the extension of impartia
suffrage to every citizen of the United
States.
OF the measures which are now engaging
the attention of thoughtful men, vino de-
mand a just and wise government, The TRl-
BUNE will be found in the future, as in the
past, an earnest advocate. These are the re-
duction of the tariff to q revenue standard
inasmuch as any laws which tend to deprive
men of a portion of the fruits of their labor,
for the benefit Of Others are an Infringement
of personal liberty, and akin to robbery; a
thorough reform III the civil service, that
there may be honesty and efficiency IN the
administration Of the Government; q return
to specie payments by the substitution OF
national bank notes for greenbacks under
the operation of a free banking law AMI a
dignifed, just and peaceful foreign policy,
insisting upon all our rights as anation, hat
opposing any project which may plunge Us
into foreign war, to promote partisan Pur-
poses.
THE TRIBUNE will contain "a careful and
full summary of all the NEWS OF THE
DAY from all parts of the world will trral,
editorially, all the important. social and po-
litical, and will give judicious selections OF
INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE hi
BRARY AND SCIENTIFIC MATTE r, in
Guiding always an interestingitale from The
books
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-11-15
ALEXANDRIA.

RA'LEaBDCAsE.-The case Il Ste xart vs. x pherts
iDvetSfng he right Of the company u the AlsN-
snsT'a abd fresi"rioksburg Rsilrcaf WAS before tue
Corporation conTt this Iuorain- aud excited sone
interest 1sse "deyt l0pnen's were OF a rich and
r2cy Chara'feI, and thu Court had more than once
10 cali me q the Opposia counsel 70 order, per
sonBi lid tht lr remaIks become
TIE CORPORATION CouRI commenced it, No
Nhitilesey, OF the 4th ward, and n Alexander
and W. Y Herbert, oil the 81. qualified as msCis
frat EaN ,! A. Love and ). CHAIRMAN Neil .ualf-
ri ss noiaries rnblic. }. 7. Bnrueit and j l.
S/ith, Jr., qualified a. naqistrates
THE Roar CASE in Fairfax counf- which r..
d-nfly caused son excitement n, Wo-t Eud was pul
10 rest on Saturuay by Judge Keith before whom
The case had ben carried an writ Of prohibition
ant who decided tia the IuRme MT OF Jus,ics Go
Mason corr ect, and thSt the parties mu. etth,r
work ~ road pay the fines prescrial NV the r1s
aM Of l>U -t,0ssff. ~ lIS, .l-saIHs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-11-15

GLORIOUS NEWS,
Gspt's Furnishing Goods Cheaper thnn Eu,r
Gents Meriro Undershirts ami Drawers S.
20, %, 30 and - cents. The best II Uniershirts
In ire District. Good White Shirts -, 80, II
and - %; a splendid article 81 and - y Goot
Cotton Socks, four pair for - cents HanJker-
chiefs already hemmed Is cents. Knit Jackets
IN an endless variety. The finest assortment of
Bows. Ties and Scarfs ever seen in the c,tv
Call and see Tor yourselves. Franc IL Goldman.
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Marble Hall, GU 9TH street, opposite Patent
ONCE. IN % +.
KID GLOVES Kin trovps
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CHAs. BAUN's
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