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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
AN OLD MATTER REVIVED.

Our readers will remember that some
months ago the late School Land Com
missioners, Attorney Gen. c. r. Gill,
State Treasurer W. E. Smith, and
Secretary Of State 7. S. Allen were
charged with taking illegal and exorbi
tant fees in transactiag business in the
School Land Department. The Com
nissioners, however, we're fully exone-
rated by the Courts, and it was clearly
shown that they charged no fees with
out the due sanction of law. Within a
few days memorial bas been received
into the Assembly FROM these gentle
men, in reference to the resolution Of
fered by Mr.. Pease, member from Mar.
quette, and political opponent, call
ing for an resignation on this and
other matters. 1t will be seen that
they are willing to have their official
acts scrutinized closely, although they
protest against the investigation being
ordered on a wrong assumption
They contradict the statement made
In the preamble of Pease's resolutions.
They say:
"Now, as to this charge of taking IL
legal fees, we have to say that a pur-
chaser of State lands named Harring-
ton, believing it to be true, brought
suit to recover. from US fees paid by
him. This suit covered every question
that has ever been raised as to our
rights and duties upon the sale of State
lands and the taking of fees; it was de-
cided in our favor by a jury in the
City Court of Madison, a majority of
the jury being our political opponents.
Harrington appealed to the Circuit
Court, and the Circuit Judge, after
hearing tie case, charged the jury, with
great emphasis, that we were right upon
every point in the case, and the jury
found their verdict accordingly in our
favor"
"The plaintiff has taken no steps to
carry his case any further, but on the
contrary has paid the judgment
against him for costs; the Judiciary
Committee of the Senate of 1866 also
had referred to it and examined this
fee question, and unanimously reported
in favor Of our construction Of the laws
which have now been sus tanned by the
courts" See Senate journal of 1866,
page 1897.
$50, while we have not a word to
say against an Investigation into our
conduct, We claim the right to protest
againstsuch investigation being ordered
on a false and defamatory assumption of
facts, to Wit, upon the assumption of
of said preamble that we stand charged
BY our own party with offenses that
We have never been charged with by
any party of persons.
1--WE therefore respectfully ask that
said preamble be SO amended as to
enumerate specific charges, or else that
it be stricken from the resolutions"
We see that the Assembly refused
TO adopt the preamble Containing the
unjust insinuations. We should think
it about time that this noise about H.
legal fees was stopped. IF a trial by
judge and jury is not perfect an
swer to these charges, we would ike
to know what would be.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
'rRuaears AND TRruMpHs, OR Forty

STRUGGLES AND TRrUMPHs, OR FORTY
YEARS REooLLECTHoNs OF P. T. BARSUM,
Written by himself Ilust rated: 784 PIP.
Hartford, Conn.,, }. B, Burr Il Co. 1859.
The biography of any nam who has won
eminent success, no matter in whatever de.
partment of life, csnnet fail to be generally
Interesting. Success is after all the chief
criterion Of GREATNESS" among men, be it
victory in the domain of letters, in the
stock-market, in the field of ttgrim-visaged
war;" or in the most humble Vocations of
life. But the biography of such man as
Barnum, who has won victories upon varied
fields, and ever almost iasurmountable OBJ
stacles, conquering TO himself fame and for
tune when most men would have only sue
cumbed in defeat, and covered themselves
with obloquy, is work of no less than ex-
citing interest. In its varied mirrorings of
human life, every reader will find something
OF personsl interest to himself reminding
him of like trials, thoughts, and emotions
The reader enters therefore into instructive
sympathy with the incidents and thoughts
of this ricital of Barnum, which must be
"the secret" of the success which attends
the sale of the work for he who reads it
voluntarily comm ends it to others. Bar
NUNS style is rscy. He knows how to
point period" and tells story inimita-
bly, The lovers of fun will be delighted by
the accessions which this work brings to
their stock of humor; and they who care
only for facts and practical good sense, viii
be equally greateful TO Barnum for his auto
biography The book cannot but. win for
its author new fame
3arnum has herein given US his famous
lecture on the cart of Money. Getting,
| revised, too, since its delivery, and full o!
important suggestions to business men.
Knowing all sorts OF ''mortal men and
women" and having had worldwide ex Pc
rience as a traveller, with access to every
| grade of society from that of the humble
| cottage up to that of the palace, Barnum S
| genius of observation has enjoyed rich
| field, and we'll has lie improved it; and in
| his book be presents US with the valuable
results thereof Whoever opens the book
to read will not readily put ii by till he ha;
| devoured its entire contents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
WaterioWn Republican.
Hsdnesaay Ne6. 25, 70.
THE BIBLE In SCHOOLS,

The Board of Educati ton of Cincin-
natl few months since passed reso-
Luton excluding the bible from the
public schools of that city, which
created more or less excitement both
in religious and politi circles.
The Superior Court of Ohio was
applied for to restrain the Board of
Of Education from carrying this resolu
ton into effect, and the Judges rem
dered a decision last week in which
the reading Of the bible in the public
schools..was sustained by two of the
three Judges. Judge Hsgars held
that the provision Of the Constitu-
ton recognized the religion of Christ
ianity, and acknowledged that religion
and morality were necessary 70 good
government; that the State used religion
as a means to promote good govern
ment, and therefore the exclusion of
all religious instruction from the pub
lie schools was contrary to the proris-
ioa of the Bill of Rights Judge
Storer concarred and the injunction
was made perpetual. Judge Taft dis
sented. Judge Hagars, who delivered
the opinion is Methodist, and Judg'
Storer. who coneurred is an Episcopal
al, Judge Taft, who delivered the dis
senti1g opinion is Liberal Unitarian
10 his religious views. The case vii
be carried to the Supreme Court b.
the counsel for the defendants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23

IRIS LAND REFoRM-Mr. Glad
stone has introduced his Irish Laud
Reform Bill into the British Parlia-
ment. He referred to the day On
which he introduced the Irish Church
bill, when other measures to meet the
demands Of Ireland were promised, and
said he now proceeded to fulfill that
promise, and hoped there would be
union of all parties IN favor of the pro :
posed reform. The passage of this bill is
of the most vital Importance to the PEG.
pie of Ireland, and will go far to allay
discomfort, if not remove many evils
that now emharrass the welfare of that
country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23

LITTELL's LIVING AGE, No. l,342,
for the week ending February 10th, con-
tains Mr.. Fraude's History of Queen Eliza =
beth, Edinburgh ReuieW; Carlino, Part /,
Good Words; a Greek Herculaneum, DUB
lin University Hagazine The Insurgents OF
the Red River, Spectator; The Council and
the Church, Pail IrcA Gazstte; The Walls
of Constautinople, Pail hal Gazette; The
Physical Basis of Oratory, Saturday RevteV !;
The Destruction of Mountains in Turkey,
Atheaeusa, &c, &c.
The Liring Age, besides its usual large
amount of the best scientific, literary, bis
torical and political matter, is publ shing
two new and very interesting serial stories,
one by Mrs. Oliphant and the other by
Charles Lever.
To new subscribers, renting So for the
year 1870, five numbers of 1869, containing
the beginning of Mrs. ELEPHANTS and Charles
Levers serials, ETC., are sent gratis.
The regular subscription price of this "a
page weekly magazine is So a year, for
which it is sent free Of postage; or for $40,
any one of the American 81 magazines is
sent with The LiUiag Age (without payment
OF of postage or extra numOers) for q year.
LIFTELL L GAY, Boston, are the publishers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
ElW HlENAGOGUE.

Or. Millers Emmenagegue 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
wanted2 Mothers, this is the greatest bles-
sing ever offered you, and you should inn
mediately procure it. 1t is also a 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 of
One Dollar and a Quarter. Address j. P
MILLER & CO., Chicago. FOR Sale by Dr..
P.J. Montgomery L Bro, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
Affidavit Of Superiority
OVER ALL
Blind Fold Trials against SteSnways,
Chickering's and other Pianos.

We the undersigned, make Oath that at
the time of the last Fair of the American
Institute, held in New York, Immediately
following the French Exposition in Paris,
two Pianos made by SteinWay l. Sons, one
Piano by Chickering l. Sons, one Patent
Arion Piano made by G.. G. Manner, and
several other makers instruments were
tried against each other by order and under
control of the officers of the Institute, to
decide which Piano on exhibition in COM
petition should receive the First Premium,
as the best Square Piano known" To
obtain an Impartial trial, twice all of said
Pianos were covered with papers, so that
one Piano could not be distinguished from
another, during the absence OF the Jadges)
and twice. did they select one of said Pianos
as the best, which, upon uncovering, both
times, proved to be the said Patent ARION
Piano, awarding it ''The First Premium
over all others for being the best square
Piano known to them" This trisl was after
Chickering d Sons Piano lad received the
Legion of Honor and Medal and Steinway
& Sons, the Medal from Napoleon, And
the Judges of said trial were:
Edward Mollenhauer, Prof, of Music, Mu-
steal Director and Originator of the New
York and Brooklyn Conservatives of
Music.
Charles Fradel, the eminent and favorite
Composer and Pianist, to his Royal High
ness the Due Gustave of Sax Weimar,
Elsenach.
Frederick K. Brandies, Professor of Music,
Teacher of the highest school of Music,
&C., &c.
A. D. Besmann, Organist at Cathedral, Jer,
sey City; Pianist, &c.
julius Neuhardt, Henry Miller, August
Gruenbarg. Robert Rieger, Chas. Sold
wedei, G. G. Manner, (Inventor and Pa
tentee Of tbc Arion Piano Forte)
Sworn before me this ed day of July,
1869. G. &. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Deeds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
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 a stimulant. 1t is a
splendid appetizer and tonic, and the finest
thing ia 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 Lite. 1t is, in
fact, a life preserver. Those who wish to
enjoy good health and a 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 saloons. Price One Dollar, in quart
bottles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
Hoofland's German BfsteEv
Roofland's Germae 9oslae

q O combination Of all ne fs1redks~ts If % He4
ssstA YuRE Santa C11is Rag. ora~gs etc. % ssst
for diseases the Bters, ~ easss soArrs sse
pare alcohec stszxulss IS required Ion WI Boar q
<nfHd hat these remediss entirely different J>s3A
any others advertised for the Of the dtseases ~0UA
es< being scientific preparations Of sdietsaI estyac
schiIs tia others dtcoetions Of W ss4
FORM The TONIC 10 decidedly one Of fhs aaoS plAH
lis sasie is szquisin Hn pleasure 10 aks T. seSfe q
sOiviag, collaborating o1d sssdesnSI qsaS<ssn go
saSsAd d b be kAesm a. u Creates u % ean6aA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23

4 bill has been introduced IN the
Ohio Legislature making it a misde
meaaor for aay railroad officer t. fur
ri or offer 3 railroad rloket, or pass,
to any State or United States officer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23

PASSAGE OF THE MISSISSIPPI BILL.
The Senate by a vote of so to IL
passed the House bill admitting Mis-
sissipPi to repre- sentation in Congress
on the same terms as Virginia. Sem
ators Howe aud Carpenter, of this
state, paired of, the former f,voring
and the latter opposing the conditions
imposed by the bill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
DEBILrTN

shs~s - pssdtci~s equal to He4Ao~ds 9sAyR
5insrs Toxts SnszZzzssszzzeSease II psedAR
7hty s-.rort tss< - Ha.d vsae- 10 a. sA~e
enjoyment Of tie n.asz.u food, enabIe sAs sasy
r.ach 10 dioest it. p.rJy blood, give good sss"
htdihy compilation, eradicate M yeiIose tsngs roas %
eye impart bloom to the cheeks and change the otssae
from shors6rsdhed, emGcided, weak, and ~ssvsse
snralsd, to fall: faced steui, and vigorous persos
Weak and Delicate Children are
Tonic. I'm fact, thew are Family Med4.
cfnes. They can be administered with
perfect safety to a child three month";
old, the most delicate female. OF O 1AaA
ofntnety.
RAsss Pcs. .&sxs "a A.~S
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23

New BooKs.-Ballads Of New Eng
land, by Whittier; "Put Yourself in His
Place." by Chas 2eade; "Mrs. Gerald s
Niece" by Lady Georgiana Fullerton.
Also, the principal Magazines for March
Harper, Atlantic, Catholic World, Putnam,
Galaxy, Godey's Lady Book, ETC, etc, can
be procured at Clark s Fountains Boal;
Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
DYSPEPSIA.

Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic is pre-
pared expressly for Dyspeptics and those
suffering with habitual Costiyeness. 1t is
slightly stimulating tonic and splendid
appe tizer: it strengthens the stomach and
restores the digestive organs to their healthy
state. " eak, nervous and dyspeptic per-
sons should use Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic.
For sale by druggists. Price One Dollar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23

TIE Ways aad Means Committee q,
Congress are in favor Of reducing thf
income tax to j per cent. 1t liz now 5
per cent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
FROM REV. JOSEPH Il. KENNARp, d uss

Pastor Of the Tenth Baptist Church. Philadelphia
DR. JAcKsoH-DzAR SIR:-l haze been fYequss<54
deyen kinds Of medicines, but regarding the pracssa
out Of nay appropriate sphere, hare in all de-
clined but te clear proof IN iastaness. e1
particularly my Jarstly, Of the fl"sss u D
Hoodands German Bitters, depart for from NJ
eral debility of the system and especially for LvY
Complaint, it is asafH H2safe and valaaaAe
prepar alton. In EA n SONS " saaR
fait; but usually, a As6 doubt not, @ ss<3
be very benefctaln.&z ~ TO hoss Dho ssseee
sFcSs kss eb0ss c9Sss& Yosry, rery respect fully,
j. H KENNARA
Eighth, bsIov Cosass sSeek
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
Patent Never Failing, Self Locking
WINDOW FAST

This is decidedly the best and most i'm
portant invention of modern times. Its
simplicity and wonderful adoption both for
House and Car Windows is perfectly as
tonishing; accomplishing everything that
can possibly be desired, aud yet being
cheaper than any other window fast For
house windows it dispenses with weights
and puileys. operating equally well on top
and bottu IN sash, allowing either to be
raised or lowered as much or little as wish
ed tc secure ventilation, and yet be locked
securely a. every point, from the intruder
or burglar, and will never get out of order.
1t has the peculiar element of locking it.
selfi in whatever position you leave it. For
steam or horse car windows they are finish
ed in a variety of styles, making an ele-
giant finish to the car windows, and the
only arrangement ever introduced shat can
never fail
Tic House Fast for sale by all Hardware Dealers
Liberal inducements TO Agents. Send for
descriptive circuIars and prices, &c, &c.
BOSTON & MERIDBN MANFG co.
1874 Federal ST, Boston; II Chambers St,
New York.
WEE ERIN BRANCH OFFICE,
IS Dearborn ST., Chicago, Iii.
P. w. ULmER, Genl TraEl'g Business Agt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
w A rim ER7S
PILE REMEDY.

, Warmers Pile Remedy has never
failed mot even in one case) TO cure the
very worst cases of Blind, Itching or Bleed
ing Plies. Those who are afflicted should
Immediately call on their druggist and get
Warmers Pile Remedy. 1t is expressly for
the Piles. 1t has cured many cases ofover
thirty years standing. Price One Dollar.
For sale by druggists everywhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
HMPDR TANT +!

The attention of Hardware Dealers, Car and
House Builders and owners is respect
invited TO the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23
CAUTION

Heefands German Remedies eossterStfsA -
esauine hare the signature Of G.. Nh. Jackson 80
The front of the outside wrapper Of each boate, and
of the article blown in each bo&s ~ O<AS ssA
e0ufterfeia
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-24

The Dublin Freeman approves of treating
the Fenian raiders on Canada with all legal
severity. If an American jury can be found TO
convict them, they should be sentenced to the
utmost penalty of the law. A three months i'm
prison6ent would practically be nothing.
Since September of last year 60, 600 boxes
of lemons, TO 600 boxes of oranges 100000
packages of figs, and 1872 600 boxes and casks of
raisins have been landed in Boston. A large
trade is transacted there direct in pine-apples,
bananas, and cocoa-nuts, but lar more of the
receipts are from New York.
by an expenditure of $l14,000 system of
reservoirs can be created, by which the volume
of water in the Upper Mississippi can be main
tanned at a frst-class nayigabe stage during the
low water period of the dryest seasons, and the in
terruptiOns of navigation arising from low water
permanently prevented
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-24

Educational Monthly, in spite of its tremen-
dous title, is a very excellent and useful pub
lication. The July number has several good
articles on educational subjects that are well
worthy of the consideration of those who are
interested in such matters
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-24
SUMMER REsoRrs.

GUNNER RESORTS ON THE LINE OF
y PHILsADELPPHHAlAa HILs PHAa AND READING RAILROAD
MANSION HOUSE, MI. CARBON
Mr. Caroline Wundef, Pottsyile Y, o., SchuyIkill
- ! = j. q ITUbCAR0RA HOTEL,
Mrs H. L. Miller. IusSsdo sq r 0 sshuylkin county.
" Smith Mo1S MMea1RSSE 4sSR fibaSsiI county
CHARLES Oup. Mount Carmel y. o. Northumberland CO
=. Ma'e' Residing s q 2iIs9X Rs5ts TSfK fPSP;Z.
- &C SESTRHff ESsTffR4f AyHNpE VI sfTE' HALL. SIuIi
pa' kssffasREE sfhREEdE E Sitt Fl Bs5Ss HRIsSTss, SsHnTFs
JACOB III. Br ish, Conshohocken p. o MONTGOMERY CO
/, :. BOYERTOWN SEMINARY, ~
LFT1ZSPRINGS
George n. Grstder, Litiz y. o., Lancaster county.
-. LIVING SPRINGS HOTEL.
Dr "A. smith, Nernersville p. o., Berks county
~ GOLD sRRINGS HOTEL, LEBANON COUNTY.
EPHRATA sPRiNGS. -i'' 0oo0's'
PRRKI6MEN BRfDGEp p aofET' fitSfI county
Davis Longaker, Collegeville p o.. Montgomery co.
n PROSPECT TERRACE,
Ut. james Palmer, Collegeville p o., MONTGOMERY 90
.,..s - DOUTY HOUSE,
O9crge ,: Burr Shamokin Northumberau county.
n1enfsion Tickets will be sold at Philadephs to
apove points at reduced rates. good for dag
day. s'O'' W VIC V" 6 SnS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

ADvERrIsING-Wc make no apology
for introducing the following which we
ind in IN exchange, upon the philosophy
If advertising, as we are convinced that
many of our business men are wofllly de
ticient in this department of commercial
education:
If business house is not well known
it should become SO by liberal advertis-
ing; and the better it becomes known and
the larger it's business, and the better still
does it pay to advertise it. Advertising
is not only means of success, but it is at
once the evidence of it, and guaranty of
its continuance. Many noble houses date
the decadence of their trade from the slls
pension of advertising.
The essential philosophy of advertising
consists in letting people know that the
advertiser can accommodate them in some
particular or other 1t is a sensible thing
and absolutely Indispensable AS the world
goes. And being necessary part OF the
conduct of modern business, there is no
period in the year when it can be safely
intermitted Business men, when they
find trade languishing and customers few,
are too apt to stop advertising. This IS
a grave mistake; in snch periods they
should advertise with renewed energy, as
the best possible means of improving their
affairs. In these periods, moreover, bust
ness men should not fail to make their adj
vertising particularly conspicuous, in or
der to bring in new customers, and thus
Or, %;J.. o,,or TIM dill tiu,aa and ppt ready
for better. Those who have tried this
plan may not talk talk much about it to
others, but their example, and the sue
cess that attends it, are not to be over
looked by the observing
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

\ Th:HT PLACE.---As Older's circns
procession was preparing to start from
the canvass on Thursday morning, 4 dri
yer perched on one of the higi. and heavy
cages, was taken with fit and fell to the
ground with his neck directly in front Of
the wheel Of the vehicle, where he lay
struggling in the paroxysm. Before he
could be moved the team started and in
one moment the poor fellow would have
been almost decapitated beneath the pom
derOus wheel, but for the activity and
presence of mind ola comrade, who sprang
for the horses heads, and stopped them,
butInot until the infringement upon the
mans wind pipe was becoming serious.
The sufferer was hauled out OF the peril
GUS situation still unconscious, and was
.'-,lv cared for
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

BACK AoAIN.-Our friend, Councilman
Travis, returned on Friday last from q
brief visit to his former home at Malone,
N. Y. Malone was one of the points Of
departure for the late Fenian invasion of
Canada, and Mr. Travis made an inter-
esting inspection of the rude breastworks,
the houses riddled with bullets, and the
other mementos of the raid which so
Numbered in the index, but came to such
ignominious conclusion. Like all eastern
people who visit the homes of their ma
tivity after residence in Iowa, he found
the rocks rOugher, and the hills ruggeder
than when he left them years ago. and re-
turns more than contented to abide in the
fairer land of his adoption. He mentions
with especial emphasis the superior en-
terprise and get-up of the local journals Of
the west compared with papers of the
same class in the eastern States, and says
truly that comparatively few people in
the west appreciate the advantages they
possess in these wide awake and indepen-
dent opponents of their advancing civil
cation.