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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
WATERFOWL. WIS. WEDNEs

memory failed her entirely, so that on re-
turning to the stage not word could she
remember of her part. The audience waited
for some time in astonishment at the silence
maintained by the actress, who gazed at
the audience in piteous embarrassment
until by sudden inspiration and almost
mechanically, indeed, she remembered she
had the rehearsal copy of the play in the
locket OF her apron. She 6-ew it forth
without hesitation, and began to read from
1t. At first the audience knew not whether
to laugh or be angry, but presently memory,
pathos, forgetfulness of all but her art had
returned to Mile. Mendel, and in the
utterance of one of the most impassioned
sentiments of her speech she flung the re-
hearsal copy into the orchestra, and went
on with her part without pause or hesita-
ton. The applause of the audience was
so tremendous that one of the witnesses OF
abe scene pas told us that the monster
chandelierfn the centre of the roof swung
to and fro with the vibration. But on her
return to the dressing-room the excitement
proved too much for her, and she tainted
away. On coming to consciousness, it was
to.fnd Duke Louis at her feet, and the head
conomissaire standing by her side, bidding
her take courage, for the pearls had been
found. ''Where are they?" she exclaimed.
''Are you sure that none are missing Have
none been stolen. Duke Louis i'm
mediately clasped round her neck
the string of pearls, complete at last, no
longer sewn on the velvet band, but strung
with symmetry, and fastened with dia.
mond clasp. What more could be done by
the devoted lover? He had spared neither
pains nor sacrifice to attain his end, and
Mile. Mendel consented to become his
wife. The Emperor of Austria appears to
have been much moved by the story, and
suggested the nomination of the bride elect
to the title of Baroness de Wallersee, which
thus equalized the ranks of the iances, and
enabled them to marry without difficulty.
They live the most retired life possible, in
their little chateau on Lake Stahnberg.
They say that the Duchess Louise of Ba-
varia never puts +, night or day, the neck
lace of pearls, the clasp of which is riveted
to her neck, and that in consequence of
this popularity, she is known all through
the country round by the name of the Fairy
Perlina, from the old German tale of the
Magic Pearl"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

AN INTERESTING HISTORICAL and arch
biological d covery has just been made in
Paris. Near the Pantheon, on the high
ground known as the Montague Sainte
Genevieve,a a Roman amphi' heater has been
brought to light by the excavation of the
ground under which it has be for centu-
ries buried. On the side which has been
laid bare scarcely any of the stone seats
remain, but the supporting walls are in ex-
cellent preservation. Two of the recesses
in which the wild beasts were keptare also
to be seen. The Steele is OF the opinion
that at any cost this fragment of antiquity
should be preserved; and it points out that
the arena when entirely cleared might be
advantageously made use of for public
meetings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

EARLY MoRN.-Thousands of both sexes, in
this country, awake every morning languid.
unrefreshed, and devoid of all inclination for
breakfast. No matter from what cause these
lndescribable feelings may proceed, their best
of PLANTATION BIrTERs. The beneficial effect
is immediate. The stomach at once responds
to the genial influence of the preparation, ,and
a reserve Of latent vitality, which only re-
quired the awakening agency of this potent
invigorant to render it active, is broug ht into
| play. OF all appetizers it is the most infaili-
bic, and the impulse which it imparts to the
digestive functions soon puts dyspe psia to
| flight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

Phosphorus and Calisaya, known as Caswell
Mack & Co.'s Ferro Phosphorated Elixir OF
Calisaya Bark. The Iron restores color to
the blood, the Phosphorus renews, waste OF
nerve tissue and the Oalisaya gives a natural,
healthful tone to the digestive organs, there
by curing Dyspepsia in it's various forms,
sion of Spirits. Manufactured only by CAS-
WE'LL, HAZARD q CO., successors to Cas-
well, Mack & Co., New York. Sold by all
Drup9ists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
Durno,s Catarrh snufE

strengthens Weak Eyes Improves the
Hearing, Relieves Headache, Promotes Elk.
pectoration, Cures Catarrh in it's worst forms
and sweetens the Breath. 1t contains nc
Tobacco, is mild, and promotes pleasant
sensation and beneficial results to all who
appreciate ga Clear Head" Sold everywhere
by Druggists. KIDDER q WETHERELL, Agents
104 William ST. New York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
kasirinc.

Apomade which acts on the hair, and does
not effect the scalp, like all poisonous liquid
restorers. Is warranted to restore faded
hair to it's original color. The elite all use it.
It inclines the hair to curl, inaparts d beauti-
full gloss and is perfectly harmless. Sold by
all druggists. KIDDER 4 WETHERELL, Agents,
104 William ST. N Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
John Chinaman as a SmuggIer.

Recent developments have disclosed the
fact that, whatever may be John China
mans shortcomings, he possesses the gift
of ingenuity and skill in evading the law
to degree unsurpassed by any other peo-
pie. Lately 1t has been remarked in San
Francisco that great quantity of opium,
teas, spices, ETC., the products of China,
had been sold at remarkably low rates,
without any apparent reason therefor, and
the revenue officers, having an inkling that
all was not exactly right, instituted in
quiries into the matter, resulting in the
discovery of wholesale system of snug
Cling, by which the government has been
kept out of considerable revenue. They
ascertained that for several years past a
large number of Cinnamon have made a
regular practice of Einging to this
country valuable Chinese exports
done up in convenient water proof
packages, which were thrown overheard
just before reaching land and the places
marked by small buoys consisting of a
bamboo reed with a chain and weight at
tached. These packages were afterwards
6shed up in small boats under cover of
night, and brought into the city, without,
of course, paying cent of duty. The low
prices for which they We're subsequently,
bought and tie large business created
finally attracted the attention of the legiti-
mate dealers, who informed the revenue
officers of what was going on, and broke up
the business. Among other prizes fished
up lately py the authorities was a package
containing 700 pounds of the best Chinese
opium. Hereafter San Francisco revenue
officers viii be required to board vessels
arriving from China some distance down
the harbor. where this species of fraud
cannot be praeticed on account OF the depth
of the water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
Ratehelor,s Hair nue.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the
world, the only true and perfect Dye; harm.
less, reliable, instantaneous; no dissppoint-
ment; no ridiculous tints; remedies the i'll
effects of bad eyes; invigorates and leaves
the Hair soft and beautiful black or brown
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and
properly applied at the Wig Factory, 16 Bono
street, New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
Roval Havana Lotterv of Cuha

Three hundred thousand dollGrs an Gold
dgda1n eoe,y II days. Prizes cashed and in
formation furnished. The highest rates paid
for Doubloons and all kinds Of Gold and Sill
yer, government securities, &c. TAYLOR &
CO., Bankers. No. 16 Wall St., N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

The BALTIMORE & ONO, RAILROAD Com
PANY has, for more than thirty years, used
portion of the government land at Har-
per's Ferry without paying rent for it.
When the line was surveyed, in 1882, the
engineers determined to build the road
diagonally across the river from the point
where the, Harper's Ferry bridge now
stands, running up Byren's Island-over
which the right of way was secured for a
trifle-and striking the Virginia shore
about two miles above, just at the north
point of the government property. 1t
was soon discovered, however, that
if this plan was carried out, it would
be necessary to construct heavy wall to
protect the road from freshets, the cost of
which would not be less than $4,000, ,000
The plan was, therefore, abandoned, and
and the Company turned its attention to
the government property lying along the
river and used for Armory purposes. Con-
gress refused to grant to the Company the
right of way over this land, but, in 1886,
the Secretary of War gave them suffer-
ance right to use strip OF land, 80 feet
wide, adjacent to the river, and on this the
track was laid. Since that time the Com
pany has gradually encroached on the
Government property until it now
occupies all OF bue Ianu W1In1n OU 1eeG Oh
the river, and it is claimed, injured the
whole tract During the session of 1868 9,
Congress passed an act authorizing the
Secretary of War to dispose oftheprsperty
at Harper's Ferry at public sale, and the
Railroad Company evidently intended to
purchase it. But, when the sale closed,
Nov. 80, 1869, to the surprise of those pres
ent, the hammer fell at S176, 900, and the
land was declared sold to the agent of a
manufacturing company, which now pro-
poses to eject the Company, and take up
the track. The case will be pretty sure to
get into the courts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

From SEA Moss FARINE may be made Blanc
Mango, Lighthouse Pudding, Long Branch
Pudding, Farine Cream, Cream Cakes, Farine
Pies and Custards, Ice Cream, Soups,
Grsyies, &C., &c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
UoetrD.
From Putnam's Magazine for April.
THE APPROACH OF AGE.
BY JOHN II. BRYANT.

BY JOHN H. BRYANT.
Gone are the friends my boyhood knew.
Gone threesoore years since childhood's morn;
lonely stalk stand where grew q
And proudly waved the Summer corn
Scanning the record of nv wears fA7
How blank, how meagre seems the page;
how smalf the sum of goodappears
Wrought by these hands from youth to age.
Yet, midst the tolls aad cares of life,
I've tried to keep cheerful heart;
To curb my hercer passions strife,
And as man to act my part.
And repine not atInY lot F EtEE 4
Glad to aave lived r. times ike these .tftF
When mystic cords of human thought
Bind realm 10 realm across the seas.
When this dear land Times latest birth, -
Strikes every chain from human hands,
And midst the nations of the earth ..
The greatest, .freest, noblest stands.
When progress in material things
Leads upward immaterial mind,
And into nearer prospect brings st
The perfect life of all mankind.
Kindly, as yet life's autumn sun
Crilds the green precincts of my home;
3eftly though fast. the moments run,
And heeting seasons go and corne.T
Yet nearer nnoans the wintry blast, IN c
The chilling wind Of age that blows,
Through darkening skies with cloud o'ereast, 20
With binding sleet and drifting SHOWS.
aol cleaner on life's wintry lea,
I hear thy steps mid rustling leaves, -r--.l31
Ind soon this witlsered stalk will be
Close garnered with the autumn sReaves.
And then will He, beneath whose eye
Each act of right and wrong appears,
l1ght of untarnished grain descry
Among the husks of wasted years7
Iaply these mastering clouds that lower
On the low sky in seeming wrath -F-He rrer
DAY vanish, and life's sunset hour 1~
Shed a calm radiance Ger my path. ----r 3
Then may the clear horizon bring
Those glorious submits to the eye,
Where, hanked by fields of endless Spring,
The Cities of the Blessed lie.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

H. W. Beecher is to have an assistant
In the Rev. S. B. Holiday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

A PHILADELPHIA blind man recovered
his sight remarkably when a passing po-
liceman offered to drop brick IN his cap.
ssNo yer don't" said he, and was arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

PRIVATE medical aid. Read Dr. Whittier's
advertisements
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

PRUssING's Celebrated Cider Vinegar is the
hest in the market. Ask your grocer for it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

LA FRANCE announces the arrival in
France of Madame Ristori, and says she is
about to retire from the stage to assume
her position and rank in Italy as Marchion-
ess del Grillo, and secure for her charm
ing daughter, aged eighteen, an alliance
worthy of the name of her father and the
millions of her mother" We don't believe
word of it. In the first place, we have
seen private letter from Nine. Ristori ex-
pressing her desire and intention to visit
this country once more. And, secondly,
shs is a hundred-fold more proud of her
position as Queen of the Stage than she is
of her title IS Marchioness.-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

HURLBUr & EDsAILs, leading wholesale
druggists of the Northwest, corner Lake
street and Wabash avenue, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

For THE hair this season, the fashion is
two bows of irregular loops of tafeta rib
bon fastened just back of the ears, and
Joined by band ofribbon pleated in shells,
worn as coronet, or else passing across
the centre of the back hair
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

OF THE Chicago Base Ball Club, Levi
Myerle is the gest-nineteen years,
and W. c.. Fisher tAe oldest-twenty-six
years. The heavie. man is Marshall King
one hundred and eighty-fve POUNDS, and
the ightest is Edgar A. Cuthburt, one hum
dred and forty-one pounds. The average
weight of the club is one hundred and sixty
pounds.
A DISTRESSING accident occurred at Nor
rison Lake, three and half miles south of
Saranac, Mich, in which four persons were
d-owred. 1t seems that six persons at
npted to cross the lake in two small ca
noes 1ashed together. After reaching the
middle of the ke, the canoes swamped,
owing to the high seas running, and before
assistance could reach them, John Bacon,
his wife and one child, and a daughter OF
Pierce Bodell were drowned. Mr.. 81. Stark
and wife who were also in the boats, were
saved. The bodies were all recovered the
same night at a late hour.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

The Weather-Wheat Market-Busi-
ness-EnterpTisfng Thieves--Htlps
Lawn mOwer-The Constitutions 8 j
Convention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
WEATHER soNG

-s WEATHER BONG.
When the weather is wet,
We must not fret;
When the weather is cold,
We must not scold; U #
When the weather is warm,
We must not storm;
But .l-
Be thankful together,
Whatever the weather.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18

THE OONbIIIUIIONAL CONv NvENTION
Is drawing near the close of it's labors. and
will doubtless adjourn next week. Tt has
struck out the woman suffrage clause. assert.
ed the sovereignty of the state on railroads
and the right of shippers to have their pro,
duce delivered by railroad to such consignees
as they choose. r.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-18
Western Patents.

The following Western patents were is
sued from the United States Patent Office
for the week ending May 8, 1870, as reported
by Farwell, Ellsworth q Co., Solicitors and
Attorneys in Patent Causes, 1852 Lake street,
Chicago:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-29

on the right wing. The French behaved
well, handling their artillery and ammunition
with aiacritv, and soon prepared for an at
| tack AT half past seven the battle began by
an impetous vance of the Prussian cavalry,
10000 strong, preceded by battery of ar
tillery. They were received by the French
artillery which opened furious cannonade,
the smoke rising ON the cold morning air,
| and making it hot war for the intrepid assal-
ants. 1t soon became apparent that the
French guns were well placed and splendidly
worked but not sufficiently supported. The
warm fire created temporary decentralization
among the Germans whose lines wavered,
but they kept up their fire, Three advances
were made by the Prussians to capture the
French batteries, but they we've each time
compelled to retire. This unsuccessful fight
lasted two hours, and 90 rounds were fired by
the French, while the Germans fired %.
Then large body OF Prussian infantry,
preceded by line of cavalry, appeared on
the road from Freamp coming to support the
enemy A council of war was held on the
battle field, in which the Germans determined
to fall back on Harfcur. The French soon
occupied the height commanding Balbic with
artillery, which could have easily destroyed
the German forces. Looking down from this
height in the direction of the north east was
the beautiful valley of Lille Bourne and on
the opposite hill, but lower and on the plains,
stood the Prussians.
To attack the French position it was ncces-
sary for the Prussians to- descend into the
plain, and then to cross a petty stream and
ascend the opposite bank about $50 feet. The
Prussians here hesitated to make the attempt,
and at the same time they were exposed to "a
destructive fire from the French. Soon, how
ever, fresh Prussian artillery appeared to the
right Of the Frepch position, and the fire from
these guns caused the Mobiles to break in
confusion, and the French force commenced
to retreat Immediately amid some confusion.
The Prussian line made an attempt to follow
up their advantage, but the movement was
made difficult by the nature of the ground
Nevertheless they captured about 200 prison.
ers.
Thus ended the expedition intended to ac-
conplish the occupation of Yoretal and the
capture of 5000 Prussians and the artillery
and infantry stationed at that point.
The Prussian loss was about 300 killed and
the French under 200.
Since the fight the Prussian forces have
again fallen back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-29

During the past autumn the great object of
attraction at the dam was not altogether the
dam itself, but the massive bulkhead came in
for fair share of notice. The work of blast
ing to clear a place for the foundation of the
bulkhead was commenced about the first of
August and continued to the 18th, when the
first stone of the structure was laid. There
was also some little blasting done after this.
MIR. Stevens of Lewiston, is the architect
of the structure, and he has been present
during its construction and expresses his en-
tire satisfaction with the work and is satisfied
that it has all been done according to the plans
and specifications. The foreman of the work
is Mr.. Otis Pierce, formerly of Windsor,
now of this city, who has had the immediate
superinte of the construction OF the
bulkhead, employing all the men, and having
entire charge of all the details of the work.
for this special department. There is no
dragging in job that he superintends. The
granite which is of the best quality, was all
taken from the Sprague ledge on ''Main Top"
formerly known as the Ballard ledge" The
blocks of granite were all finished and pre-
pared for their places at the bulkhead. Thirty
two stone masons and tenders have been en-
ployed on the work. The bulkhead is 100
feet long, &c feet high from flooring, "a feet
above the piers, which are SO feet long and
"a feet wide, upon which the structure rests.
The additional wall to the bulkhead, which
runs west across the road WALL 20 feet long,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-29
STATE Ne VS..

Sunday last was the twentieth anniversary
of the settlement of Rev. Amory Battles over
the Universalist church at Bangor.
The Wiscasset Oracle gives a list of the
losses and insurance, by the great fire in that
town Dec. 10Th. The losses foot up SCI 900,
and the insurance S26,l5 A brick block on
the burned region is in contemplation.
After January LIST, Houlton is to Rave a
daily between st. John and Houlton, and
also between Fredericton and lIouton. These
mails are to 90 direct, instead of via. Wood
stock, and will prove great convenience.
The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Penobscot Bay and River Il. Il. Company
will be held in Belfast, Monday, Jan. I'd,
1871. Meetings will soon be held in Sears
port and other towns on the route to see if
they will vote to take stock in the road.
The Baptist Society in Lubec is holding a
series of meetings conducted by the pastor,
Rev. I. G. Moses, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Tay-
lor of Grand Menan, N. b. The Machias
Union says considerable interest Is being
manifested and good ''season" is hoped for.
The friends of the Maine Central Institute
at Pittsfeld, have met with unusual success
in raising funds to finish the building and
place the institution on a permanent basis
Ex-Governor Coburn recently made dona-
ton of $500.
The Bath Times says the rails on the line
of the Knox s Lincoln Railroad are now ex.
tended about two miles from the ferry on the
other side of the river, and under the direc.
tion of Mr.. John Leavitt, it is expected that
they will be laid at the rate of half mile pei
day.
The Reporter says that in town-meeting a,
Norridgewock, on Saturday, it was voted &c
release the condition Of subscription to ths
| Somerset Railroad, so that the directors, il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-29
FROM PORTSMOUTH,

Portsmouth. n. H., Dec. %. Schooner
Col. higgins, at this port, has been four weeks
on the passage from Bangor. She was bound
for bingham with lumber, but will be obliged
to unload here for repairs. She has been
brought up to the wharf on the kittery side
of the river.
thick snow storm commenced here at 3
O'Clock this afternoon; the weather is mild
1t is reported that the new thousand ton
ship on the stocks at the yard of VIM. Fer
nald, in this city, has been sold to Horton ID.
Walker, Capt. Jacobs, late of ship Merrimac,
and others. The price is stated at S36, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-29
New York Produce Market.
New YORK, Dec. 90,

AVE-" ohh, l'Sc. 90
COTTON-sales 4l0i bales: mid. uplands I5h
FLOUR-ls,OOJ; state $50 1850; round hoop Ohio
$40 g640 western $50 $3.50; southern t209S25.
WHEAT-29o00 bu No. ! spring i3S q l43; new
No. , do. al 9 l43 winter red and amber western,
li6dl49
CORN-39,o0o; new mixed western, $3.50 ;old.
OATS-state 2515 western Go662h.
PORk-mess,2 2jd: old, 1850
RUTTER-We>tn. IL a2b; state, 20dt2.
WIiISKEY-Western free, 95 y 196
RICE-Carona, 6f174.
StGAR-Porto Rico, loh gil Muscovado, 10H
II.
MOLASSES-N. O. 70d73
SP'TS TURPENTINE 46iS.
ROSIN--2l5 for strained.
PErRD LEUM-crude, 1877; refined 22}i a2S.
TALLOW-SH Sa3s.
LARD--steam. liz, al3 kettle, -.
FREiGHTS TO LIVERPOOL - Cotton, 0 -l6d
ed, flour -, wheat s..