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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
Marketing Poultry.

In late number of the Rural New
Yorker, noticed an article on EEMark-
citing Poultry" and thinking it not
quite definite enough to instruct the
young beginner, take the liberty of
offering few suggestions in addition.
The French mode of killing is pre-
fera!ble, when the head of the bird is to
be left on; but that is not necessary,
neither is it desirable; but when the
head is taken off, the skin should al
ways be pulled over the stump and tied.
The mode of picking while the bird is
warm is called "dry picking" and is
the favorite method of dressing poultry
for the Philadelphia market. There is
one objection to this syitem, that il
does not improve the appearance, al
though it does the flavor; and while
cooking it Will "plump up" and come
out of the oven looking much finer than
when it went in. In addition, it viii
keep much longer than when dressed
by the other mode.
Another plan is, after the bird Is
picked, as above described, plunge il
in kettle of very hot water, holding il
there only long enough to cause the
bird to plump then hang it up
turkeys and chickens by the feet, and
geese and ducks by the head, until
thoroughly cooled. This scaldine
makes the fat look bright and clear,
and to appear much fatter than il
wouldif picked dry. This is the usua
mode of dressing for the New York
markets.
All poultry should be thoroughly
cooled before packing. Then provide
boxes, for they are preferable to bar
rels; place a layer of rye straw that has
been thoroughly cleaned from dust, OF
the bottom; commence packing by
/ placing the head of the fowl against the
end of the box, the bird lying on its
breast, with the legs extended behind
it; the last one of the layer must be re
versed, the feet passing under eaef
other, so that the heads are against the
other end of the box. This gives uni
formity of appearance, and a tirmnes'
in packing, that viii prevent moving
during transportation. Over this layer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

BsBH A YOUTHS PUBLIcATIoN.-F For
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

Two workmen employed in blasting
rocks at 155th street and 7th avenue,
New York, were killed and four others
badly injured by an explosion Wednes-
day afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

RICE IN LoUIs1ASA.- Three varieties
of rice have long been raised in the
State of Louisiana. The common
white creole rice, which is probably the
same kind introduced in 1718 by the
Company of the West; the Gold Seed
rice planted in the parish Of Plaque
mines for the first time about the year
1867, and the White Bearded rice,
which was brought from South Carolina
in 1866 or 1867 The Gold Seed has
been cultivated in the Palmetto State
since the revolution Last year, two or
three enterprising planters sent to Hon
duras for another variety of rice, which
promises To be far superior ia quality
to the best Carolina. About one hun
dred acres of Egyptian and three hun
dred of Honduras seed are under cult
walton this season. This year a new
variety from Egypt has been intro
duced,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
ENING

sound, so variable in tone at eve,
Swell through the liquid air from fold and field.
Ind what, moment gone, could believe
Were childrens shouts, to woodland echoes Weld.
Inc sun last rays die on the cleaning pane
glorious death: and all the rosy air
is deadened to a marble hue again,
Win veins and arteries showing blue and bare.
anon soft shades of twilight steal around.
Usurpng all the spheres of lingering day:
and sense of sight and motion of sweet sound
Fa1l, as the night pursues its wonted way;
While memory, which no darkness can efface
Slips in between, and thus supplies their place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

Rs NORTHWESTERN Horse Nail Co.,
manufacturers of Patent Hammered Horse
Nails. Office 68 West Van Buren, street. Fac
tory 90 to 68 West Van Buren, street, corner
Clinton street, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
GOODNIGHT.

Goodnight goodnight!
The hour of parting brings the hour of dreams.
Be thy sweet sleep calm and deep,
spell of down silken eyelids laid;
Between our pillows distance only seems
And darkness is as a transparent shade,
And sweetest speeches silences inclose,
Like roses perfume folded in the rose
Growing intense silence deeper grows:
Goodnight!
-OcerLand Monthly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
A Bear Hunt Extraordinary.
From the Wisconsin River Pilot.

From the Wisconsin River Pilot
On Monday last, while P. B. Nc
Kellar was looking out lands on Pine
river, above the mill, for French &
Davis, he came upon spot where the
leaves and underground had been ap-
parently raked up, and smelling g
mice, "he began to examine his surround
ings. In so doing he discovered at the
foot of a large hollow pine tree, heap
which looked suspicious, and upon
little closer examination discovered the
nose of what appeared to be bear-at
any rate it was bare nose-protrud-
ing therefrom. Having no weapon but
a revolver he felt it unsafe to attack
the enemy alone in his Clair" so he
retraced his steps some 80 rods, and
procured the assistance of two men,
who, with axes in hand, returned to the
scene of action. Bruin-or at least his
nose-was there, and having placed
man on each side of the tree, ak in his
hand, Mr.. Mex. came up in front to
within some twelve feet, drew his revol-
yer and fired. He hit the nose, which
undoubtedly, awoke bruin from
pleasant nap, and caused him to raise
his head, when as quick as thought,
another bullet followed which passed
directly through the head. This con-
fused Sir Bruin, but did not kill him,
and while in this confused state Mr..
Nick. came up and placing the muzzle
of his revolver to each eye, fired, put
ting both out. The three men then
had all they could do to draw him out
of his nest, and when they had done so
there were signs of life A /" fnishern -
was then given by putting bullet in
one ear and letting it come out at the
other. The animal was monster, the
carcass being over seven feet in length
and weighing 2S5 TBS. The hide istl
splendid one, the fur being perfecyh
black and of the finest quality.
/ THE traveller of Cincinnati whole
sale house recently perpetrated very
wicked joke upon G. ID. johnson & Co..
of Fulton Landing, Ky. He caused a
good sized poster, bearing the name of
their firm, to be placed upon the walls
of the town, offering to purchase house
cats at prices ranging from $12 to $19
per dozen. The result was that during
several days, hundreds of these animals,
in barrels and crates, were brought to
the store of the Messrs. Johnson
Among other dupes there was young
farmer, who thought he saw in the no.
tice good chance to turn an honest
penny, and went about the country pur-
chasing cats until he succeeded in col
/ lecting 500. He now declares that he
will compel the traveller to keep his
word, even though heshould be obliged
to take the animals with him to Cincin-
natl, and commence suit in the courts
| of that citv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

1sy Want OF SLEEP. P.-Opium or NOR
phine is usually prescribed as soporific. Both
are violent remedies, and react violently;
producing nausea, headache and prostration.
They are often given when they are not need
ed and not unfrequently they increase the IL
ritation of the brain instead of soothing it.
Probably in seventy-ive cases out of hum
dred in which they are administered, Planta-
ton Bitters given in moderate doses and at
proper intervals, would have the desired effect
Persons who find it difficult to compose their
minds to sleep after laying down at night, on
whose slumbers are disturbed by bad dreams,
or are too brief to afford due nourishment,
are advised to try the Plantation Bitters as an
anodyne; for this comprehensive medicine is
not only tonic and Alternative, but delightful
sedative-a sc balm of hurt minds, as well as
arevivifer of enfeebled frames.
It's use, as means of producing healthful
sleep, involves none of the unpleasant second
ary consequences of resort to the former mar
cotics. They all, without exception, excite
the stomach; while the effect of the Bitters is
to tone, and without irritating that sensitive
organ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

H- HuRnBUr & EDsAnL's, leading
wholesale druggists of the Northwest, corner
Lake street and Wabash avenue. Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

THE betting man of the French Re
public-Gam- beta.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

GP No. 28.-Nervous debility, with
its gloomy attendants, low spirits, depression,
involuntary emissions, loss of semen, sperma-
torrhea, loss of power, dizzy head, loss of
memory and threatened impotence and imbe-
cility, find a sovereign cure in Humphreys
Homeopathic Specific No twenty-eight. Com
posed of the most valuable, mild and potent
Curatiyes, they strike at once at the root of the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
charges, and impart vigor and energy, life and
vitality to the entire man. They have cured
thousands of cases. Price S5 per package Of
five boxes and large vial of powder, which is
very important in obstinate or old cases, or 81
per single box. Sold by all druggists, and sent
by mail on receipt of price. Address Hum
phrey's Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 562
Broadway, New York. Wholesale AGENTS
Burnhams & Van Setback, Hurlbutt 4 Edsan,
Chicago, H.; jerks and Gordon. st. Paul,
Mimi; Brown Webber & Graham, st. Louis,
Mo-; Farrand, Shelley & Co., Detroit Mich.
Hs5@ JAMES II. Foster & Co., 151
lake street. Chica-o, importers of breech-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

Be5@ SEA Moss FARINE from pure
Irish Moss, for Blanc Mango, Puddings, Gus
tards, Creams, &C., &c. The cheapest, health
lest and most delicious food iu the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

MARSHAL SHARPE has at last got or
ders from Washington to commence
re-taking the census forthwith.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

GABRIBALDI has resigned his COM
mand Of the Army of the Vosges, and
is about to return to Italy. This ac-
tion is caused by the unfriendly spirit
manifested by some French popula-
tions, who are not disposed to contin-
ue an obstinate defense.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
Summary Of Late News.
MISCELLANEOUS.

ROBERT E. LoUNTrz, the celebrated
sculptor OF New York city, was found
dead II his bed Tuesday morning.
In the recent raid of Indians upon
settlers on Elkhorn River, Neb., three
whites were wounded and four Indians
killed
ONE thousand fraudulent 7-3O bonds,
representing one million dollars, were
printed, and IS representing $85, 600
were circulated, according to the con-
fesslon Of Brockway, who pledged him
self not to place any more on the mar
ket. The remaining bonds have not
been found.
THE tobacco manufactory of J. 81.
McAlpine, on Avenue d and Tenth
street, New York, was totally destroyed
by fire Tuesday morning Loss on
stock 500, 600; on building $50, 600;
fully insured. The falling wall of the
building killed one man, and seriously
injured another.
A PRIVATE letter from Montreal states
that Hugh Allan has purchased the
Northern Transportation Company's
/ propellers, and will run them between
/ Chicago, Milwaukee and Montreal, in
connection with his ocean steamers,
/ giving western shippers through bills
OF iading to British markets, with
+ freights SO low that trade will soon be
largely diverted to this route and car
ried in British bottoms, upless the
tolls are taken off the Erie Canal.
TIE official returns of the Missouri
State election show the total vote cast
to be 167, ,710, of which Brown received
lob, 374, and McClurg 63, 335; majority
for Brown, Al, 039. The maiorities for
the constitutional amendments were as
follows: First, abolishing District
Courts, 130, 4S5; second, repeating the
double liability clause, 122, 8S3; third,
abolishing the test oath for Jurors,
120, $50; fourth, extending the franchise
to rebels, III, 355; fifth, granting the
right to hold office to all citizens, 1O5,-
l43; sixth, prohibiting divisions of
school funds for sectarian purposes,
115, 629. The following are the major
tiles for Congressman: First district,
Wells, Democrat, over Johnson, Lib
eral, q, COO, over all, 234; Second dis
trict, Finlzelnburg, Republican, H.
$40; Third district, Mccormick, Dem
ocrat, 3, 155; Fourth district, Havens,
Radica1, 997; Fifth district, Burnett,
Radical, pleurality, LIZA; Sixth dis
trict, Parker, Radical, 1890: Eight
district, Blair, Liberal, 21,609; Ninth
district, King, Democrat, $3.50.
FOREIGN.
The French Government is now es-
tablished at Bordeaux
THE Prussians demanded the surren-
der of Paris ON the 9Th, but the demand
was fatty refused.
THE total number of deaths resulting
from the explosion at the Birmingham
cartridge-factory is %.
TIE brigantine Bessie, Captain
Hodge, which sailed from Baltimore
Oct. 18th, for Falmouth, was abandon
ed at sea on the 9th ult A part of her
crew were saved.
The revolutionary party at Rome at
tempted an enaea,te on the 9th, threat
ening to sack St Peters and attack the
Vatican. The disturbance reached for
midable proportions before it was
quelled by the gems d'ornaes, aided by
the military.
GARRIBALDI has resigned his COM
mand of the Army of the Vosges, and
is about to return to Italy This &C
tion is caused by the unfriendly spirit
e. ,lx,J
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

A FOREIGN understanding the
Alps.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

The jute-bug being fairly established
in the business of eating the heads off
Eastern chignon-wearers, "India-rub-
Der jewelry next comes to the front,
and proceeds TO remorselessly poison
the ears of New Hampshire bellies. Per
seyerence in wearing ornaments of that
material gives to the aural organs of
the unhappy girls the appearance of
sections OF diseased liver The most
energetic efforts have thus far failed to
make this popularity favorite with
the fashionable world and the "jew-
elry is therefore falling into disuse.
THE committee of the Italin Parlia-
ment on the bill for transfer of the cap
ital to Rome have reported recon-
mendatlon that the removal be made
before the 1st of April, 1871.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

THE Chinese in Belleville, New Jer-
sey, are rapidly winning their way into
public favor. They attend to their bu-
respect model workmen. Many Of
them attend divine service regularly,
and d few evenings since several Of them
were present at a lecture in which the
subject of Chinese immigration was
discussed. 1t is not at all unlikely,
now that Captain Harvey's experiment
has proved a success, that Chinese viii
be introduced into other employments
in New Jersey, for which they are pecu-
harly fitted.
VICTOR EMANUEL is reported to have
said that the late vote in the Spanish
Cortes was not decisive enough to JUS
tify his sons acceptance Of the throne.
If this be true, Spain may yet have to
go on another begging tour among the
princes of Europe. The presumption is
that this is an idle and unfounded rI-
NOR, and that the throne question in
Spain, for the present at least, is set
tied. At the same time the fate OfpOor
Maximilian haunts the memories OF
would-be kings.
A YOUNG MAN named Ben Holmes,
living about two miles west of Wyom-
ing, on the line of the Lake Superior
road, met with a sudden death by
shooting, yesterday morning. Young
Holmes, in company with two eompan-
ions, had started out on deer hunting
expedition, and soon after starting, as
they were driving along on Siding
piece of road, the sleigh slid to one
side, and, stopping suddenly, created a
sudden jar, by which Holmes piece
was discharged, the ball entering his
neck, severing the jugular vein, and
lodging in the head, and producing
almost instant death.
As Mrs. Zephania Burt, who live;
near Knoxville, was emptying pan o.
water at her back door, the other even
ing, a man with blackened face rushed
at her with knife, and wounded hel
in the breast. She screamed, and hel
husband rushed to the door, but the
assailant had disappeared in the dark
ness. Nobody knows who the villain
was.
MARSHAL SHARPE has at last got or,
ders from Washington to commence
L E..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

place straw enough to prevent one lavel
from coming in contact with the other;
then add other layers, packed in the
same manner, until the box is filed.
Care should be taken to have the box
filled full, in order to prevent any dis
arrangement of the contents; for should
1t become misplaced, the skin may be-
come so badly disfigured as to cause a
depreciation of the value to the owner.
To those having extra fine poultry to
/ send to market, 1 would recommend to
put paper over each layer before plac-
ing the straw on it; this prevents the
dust settling on it, ana adds much to
its appearance
The box should have the initials Of
of the contents, as well as the name of
the consignee marked on it, The ne
cessity for marking the number and
variety of contents is, that in case the
box is broken open, and any portion of
the contents missing before delivery to
the consignee, they will be enabled to
make correct bill for the missing
poultry. Another advantage is, that
the consignee knows by glance at the
box whether it contains the desired va
riety he wishes; if not, he need not
open it, and the contents viii not re-
ceive needless handling; for some
parties prefer q mixed box, while 9TH
ers do not, and all dealers prefer sell
ing the entire contents of the box to
one person, as it avoids error in weigh
ing and keeping the accounts.
To those wishing to market capons, I
would say, they should be dry picked,
with the feathers on around the head
and the tip of the wings; also the tail
feathers left in; the small or pin feath-
ers should all be removed.
Send geese for Christmas, as they are
more in demand at that time, and will
bring more money than any other, as all
Tishmen and many Germans think it is
not Christmas without goose for din
ner. Send all large turkeys before New
Years, as they are wanted to adorn the
New Years table; and they depreciate
immediately after that day in price.
Small turkeys are then in better de-
mand, while chickens and ducks can be
sent any time after they are fattened,
and never until then.
Persons living at a distance from this
city and desiring to send their poultry
to market for any particular occasion,
should allow at least two days longer
for its transportation than usual, so
that it viii not miss the market for
that occasion; for the dealer had bet
ter receive it day or two sooner than
one hour too late. Now AND THEN
New YoRK, Oct, 1870.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

by JAMES Fl. FOSTER & Co., Isl
Lake street, Chicago, importers of breech-
loading shot-guns and implements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

An IRON RAILROAD TIE has recently
been invented which, it is argued, is
actually cheaper than the wooden cross
ties now in use. The wooden ties, it is
stated, cost about 70 cents each, and
must be replaced every three or four
yesrs, while the iron tie, costing So,
when protected from corrosion by a
coating Of coal tar, will never wear out.
The most useful point Of the invention
is the method of affixing the rail. A
half chair is cast on the tie, and the
other half, composed of wrought iron,
is held in place by wrought-iron key.
The rail rests upon rubber cushion
four inches thick and five inches in
length, which is protected by tightly
fitting iron cap one-eighth of an inch
thick. It is claimed that the rubber
cushions will keep the ends of the rails
from being beaten down, and will, by
preventing concussion, save the rolling
stock and allow the trains to glide
smoothly and rapidly along the track.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21

Revelations of the Plot to Abduct Pres
fdent LimcoIn-A Rebel Rough Rider
First Acquaintance With John
Wilkes Booth-TLe Ramifieations of
the PIot-The Flight to Canada.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-12-21
FOREIGN.

The revolutionary party at Rome at
tempted an e21aeaste on the 9th, threat
ening to sack ST. Peters and attack the
Vatican. The disturbance reached for
midable proportions before it was
quelled by the gems d'ornaes, aided by
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-09-03
Approved Jaly Il, 1870
IPURLIc-No- $50 !

AN ACT to amend an net entitled AN net
authorizing the constructions Of q bridge
across the Missot.ri upon the military rc5er.
vation at Fort Leavenworih, Kansas.
BE IL enacted jy TIE Senate and Ious. of
Representatives. Of the United States Of inner
ara in Congress assembled: Thai the sizth
eeetlon of the act entitled An act autiforiziny
fhS construction Of "a bridge across the nissnu-
III iiVff, up' n the military erva1iou at Fort
teaVenw"rth Kansas, be amended SO as 10
read as follows: SECTtos g. And he it further
enacted, That IL shall be iaw iui for The saint
j oseph and Denver GiIy Railroad Company "a
corporation chartered and created b. the laws
OF the STATE of Kansas, or thei? assigns, 10
"diiI 4 bridge. aid maintain the same across
tne Missouri river at or near Saiut Joseph,
Missonri, on the terms, and subject the iiini
tRtions and Restrictions contained in the iirs,
second and third sections of the act Of Cor
Gress, passed July twenty-tive eighteen hun
ared and sixty six ,entiilcd IAN act to author
!Ze the constructions Of certain bridges ami 10
es'sHtish them as post roads, and that said
corporation may have, bold, and enjoy all the
rights privileges and fran ises conferred by
and contained in sLia last mentioned act; and
said tolEpany may construct and miIirtai
ways IoT wagons, carriages, and tor foot pas
seilSefS, Charging aud receiving reasonable !e
esiiS therefor; and WHEN said bridge - con-
stFuctea under said limitations it shall be 3
lawful structure and be recognized aud known
as post route: Provided. That If said bridge
shalt be constructed as y tIr4 4w bridge The spans
OF the draw shall not be less than Two hundred
feet III the clear Oh each side Of the central
point
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-09-03
C8Lic-No- iGS-
AN ACT fer The relief OF the Caited
States acld Brazil Stea nlship Company.
Approved July Ii, 1877

AN ACT fer the RELIEF OF the Caited
States eod Brazil Steamship Company.
Be . snaefcE dY tie .,e1a'r and House Of
RrareSertgftr1s of tie iastsd States cf .imr
sea ia t9agrcsc ossl.i5,ei,
That the Secretary OF the Treasuez
he, rad he Il hereby, authorized to
:uad To the United States aud Brazil
Steamship Company, out OF any money
IN the treasury not otherwise appr"prla-
Ted AL suns heretofore collected al the
custom hou-e NJ New York city by way
OF to:lust g nyes upoa the :.lseis OF SAID
company emtluyed mail service be-
.~eeil the Jaited States AID Brazil,
uader the provision oftne act of TWEEN
/ ? eisb: MAY, eighteen hundred aad six
~ tour. entitied "Au act authorizing
the esta ahiishmtut OF ccean mail steam
sbIp service between the IEited States
/ and D~sz'I. Notwithstanding that such
sums were paid yviihout dn- legal pro-
test and appeal Frortdel, Ts!at safisfac-
tory evidence shall pe p-odGced 20 tho
/ said Secretary tina: ~ The time tae said
taxps were imposed the said vessels were
/ in B~nzii specially exempted from simi-
lar exa~t'ons 10 h:ch other vessels were
d the potts of h;4E counfry li.b,e-
! Approved, July u, 1879.