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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10
Mr.. Webster as a Literary Man.

Of all the public men of America, Mr.
Webster was perhaps the most striking IL
lustration of purely literary power dis
played on the theatre of politics. 1t has
been said of him, by so judicious and
knowing a critic as Horatio Seymour, of
New York, that he would have achieved q
great name in literature had he not chosen
the career of a politician. His strength,
and that by which he distanced such com
petitors as Calhoun, was peculiarly one OF
literary effects; and it was displayed in the
most striking and triumphant manner, III
those memorable debates on the Tariff
and Notification, which constituted,
perhaps, the most brilliant passage
in our political literature, as well as an era
III our public national history. The ques-
ton has often been vexed between the par
tisans of Calhoun and Webster: who had
the better of the argument IN these de-
bates. But the real question of the matter
goes deeper than its dialectics; and, what
ever may have been the logical accuracy
and power of Mr.. Calhoun on the legal and
constitutional issue, it is certain that the
great Massachusetts orator completely
overthrew him by the superior and
more finished literature of his dis
course. The comparison of the two de-
bates on this high and famous question,
furnishes very precise and happy illus
tration of the power contributed from
purely literary sources, in the discussion OF
even the abstrusest political questions.
The issue between union and disunion was
not decided by arguments; and, indeed, II
may be doubted whether any public cues
ton is ever entirely so determined.
| Sentimenallsm, as our statesmen
are constantly discovering, will do more to
govern the opinion of the people than
any amount of logic; and all that Mr.. Cal
houn could make of syllogisms and law,
yers' pleas could, and in point OF fact
did, have no weight by Webster's grand
appeal to the passions of the multitude,
and his splendid perorations to the ''glo'
rious Union" Those perorations are re-
membered by the masses, are reclted by
the schoolboys, and have been the stock II
trade of ali lesser politicians on every oc'
casion of arousing the patriotic emotions o.
the people, long after the barren argu
ments of the South Carolinian have beer
forgotten, or survive only in record con
suited and annotated by lawyers anc
polemists. Old and Neao, for August
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10
Sunday SIlayjnG

Apropos OF suit that has been instituted
in Portland, Me-, correspondent relates
the particulars of lawsuit in Scotland.
About 80 years ago, the father of a boy ap-
prenticed to barber, brought suit against
the employer to prevent his compelling the
boy to shave customers boards on Sunday.
The necessity for people to be shaved in
order to attend the. kirk was apparent to
the first Court that tried the case, and the
father of the boy appealed from its decision
to the Supreme Court, the celebrated Lord
Jeffrey presiding. Lord Jeffrey decided
the kirk-goers could have their boards
shaven on Saturday nights, and that the
boy could not by law be compelled to work
on Sunday. The b rber carried up the case
thence to the Inner House, and the united
wisdom thereof reversed the decision of
Lord Jeffrey. The boy had to go on with
shavings on Sundays as at first. Both par
ties to the suit were quite stripped of
means to continue it, but the mother of the
boy appealed IN formaa pouperis to the House
of Peers. Several years elapsed, but at
length the case was finally adjucated; the
decision OF the Inner House was reversed,
and that of Lord Jeffrey's sustained. The
boy had long since become man, and out
grown his indentures Nevertheless. a
great principle had been established. and
the rights of the razor determined.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10
Discovery of Twelve Petrified Trees.

From the San Francisco Bulletin.
WhiIe on a visit last Friday, at Calistoea
Springs, I was told of a petrifed tree
which could be seen by going upon the
mountain, about five miles distant AS it
was rare, or uncommon, to find such petri-
fcation above ground, and being much in
terested as an amateur, in geology, I went
with the landlord of the Spring Hotel to
the locality, and, very much to my aston
ishment and pleasure, l discovered twelve
petrlied trees lying upon the ground The
largest of the number is about twenty feet
in length, by six feet in diameter, the roots
being below the surface of the soil This
tree is broken IN seven places, squarely
&C oss, proving conclusively that 1t was
petrited when it fell. 1t cannot be other
wise, for no such fracture of living tree
was ever seen. I looked around, hoping
to find one of them standing, but saw
none. They all show the same fracture,
being broken squarely across the trunk,
with the parts separated as they struck the
ground, for foot or so, by the weight OF
heir fall.
They are situated upon small hill or
elevation, rising from the plateau; and the
hill is not soil, but rock, which crops out
at intervals. There are many petrifca-
eiOAAo, IsLA OOIN, Ill tulb OIdtC DuL illus III
all of them have been found below the soil.
| think DR.. Lardner mentions a case where
he supposed the trees to fave been pushed
up from below by some convulsion after
petritication occurred, but I have never
heard of any other discovery of such trees
lying on the surface.
On Sunday two gentlemen visited the
locality, and reported that they found
than forty nf ba
mile. have no doubt of it, as, of the
twelve l saw, [ found the last two accident
ally, when coming off the ground.
Being stranger, and unacquainted with
the variety of trees which grow in this
State. I am unable to tell what kind OF
species these trees are: but the wood is sill
CITED, having the quality of scratching
glass; and shows occasionally chrystaliza
tions and opalized spots through and upon
IT. CHAs. FL. DENIsoN.
SAN FRANCISCO, July Is, 1870.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Mr.. John
Rogers was breaking piece of pasture
ground on the eastern shore of Nantucket,
about fortnight ago his ploughshare turn
ed up stout thorn, sticking to the roots
of which were several pieces of silver.
Upon this he went to digging lustilysnand
did not give over till he hauled out coins,
chiefly Spanish doubloons, of more than
twenty thousand pounds value. No doubt
it was buried there by Captain Kidd or
some of his pirate kim"
''No doubt p thought my grandfather,
as he threw down the paper with slight
nervousness. In week he was again fac
ing the storms of the ocean, enriching his
employers by his skill and toll, till infrmi-
ties drove him high and dry on shore. -
There, in due time, on his old homestead
in 'Squam, he died of old age, leaving little
to his family, except a good name, sea-
stories, and the pirates cutlass, which
three generations of boys have used in
their juvenile Trainings and which, rusty
and blunted, may still be seen hanging in
the Office of his great grandson, a lawyer,
on Wall street New York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

A TELEGRAM announces that Queen Vic
toria has granted amnesty to the Red River
revolutionists. This includes the leaders,
about whose fate there has been some spec
ulation, and against whom there has been
much hard feeling throughout the Domin-
ion. These parties will of course be terribly
disappointed at the mildness of the Home
Government i'll this matter, but it will be
understood after time that the wisest
course has been pursued. The Dominion
has acquired a new territory in the f0sco,
and the affair has been almost bloodless
The Manitobians can now begin the
work of improvement in earnest, and will
no doubt in time make their influence felt
in the Dominion; while to Minnesota and
the Northwest generally, their material
prosperity will be of great value. The
Red River people should build railroad
to connect with the Northern Pacific at the
most desirable point, and thus get to a
market that will be sure, easy of access,
and open the whole year. This would de-
velop whatever OF material wealth there is
in Manitoba.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

MORE TESTIMONY take pleasure this
week in calling the attention of our readers
to the advertisement of 'Hoofand's German
Bitters." It is the only Tonic for the invalid
that commends itself Our Druggist, E. Van
Wagenen, IN this village has sold two gross
gave satisfaction. Now is the time to use the
Bitters. Hoofand's Bitters is entirely free
from alcoholic admixture.- Times, Nelo Poltz,
". 7.
HooFLANDs GERMAN TONIC is q combina.
ton of all the ingredients of the Bitters,
with pure Santa Cruz Rum, orange, anise
&c., making a preparation of rare medical
value. The Tonic is used for the same dis
eases as the Bitters, III cases where some
Alcoholic Stimulus Is necessary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

REVOLUTION IN SCHOOL FURN1rURE.-The
largest manufactory in the country of school
desks, office and church furniture is that of
A: IL. Andrews q Co., Ill State-st, Chicago.
Ihls hrm manufacture two hundred different
styles OF school and Office desks, which for
beauty OF finish and elegance are not sur
passed on the continent Every article fully
warranted. For further particulars send to
this firm for then full illustrated and descrip-
tive circular,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

Our modern course of living begets con-
dition of the body that requires occasional
relief. The system becomes enfeebled, de-
ranged, clogged, and labors in it's task. The
mind sympathizes with it and both sink, or
are depressed together. To restore the vital
energies, purge the system-cleanse the
Press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

THE BEST AND OR4eINAL TONIC of Iron,
Phosphorus and Calisaya, known as CasweIl,
Mack Il Co.'s Ferro-Phosphorate Elixir OF
Cahsaya Bark. The iron restores color to
the blood, the Phosphorus renews waste OF
the nerve tissue, and the Cahsaya gives a
natural, healthful tone to the digestive or
gans, thereby curing Dyspepsia In Its VARIOUS
forms, Wakefulness, General Debility, and
Depression of Spirits. Manufactured only
by CASWELL, HAZARD 4 CO., successors
to Caswell, Mack Il Co., N9w York. Sold by
all Druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

LAPHAM q WEAVER, flour, gram, wool,
fruit and produce commission merchants,
l65 South Water street, Chicago. References
-Mechanics' National Bank, Chicago; Rich
ards, Crumbaugh & Shaw. Chicago; Heath &
Mliligan, Chicago; Harmon, Aiken & Co.,
Chicago, or any first class wholesale dry
goods house in Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

NORTHWESTERN HORSE Nal. Co., manufac>
turers of Patent Hammered Horse Nails.
Office 68 West Van Buren street. Factory 56
to 68 West Van Buren street corner Clinton
street, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

The laboring classes in West Troy are
laying in large stocks of flour in ant1clpa-
ton of an advance in the price. Some
families have purchased as many as i've
barrels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

HE CUNARD mali Line OF steamships leave
weekly from New York, Liverpool and
Queenstown. Agents in all the pr1ncips
cities of the northwest. s. Rowe, General
Western Agent. No. Lake street. Chicago
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

HALL's VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR REVIEWER
will stimulate the abs0rbents and the secre-
tions of the hair tubes until they regain their
original Yigor. Try it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10
DIR. SAqE's CArARRH REMEDY is warranted

DR.. SAGE's CATARRH REMEDY is warranted
to cuIe Catarrh in it's worst forms and
stages. The most painful cases are speed
lily relieved by it, and stoppages, offensive
discharges, and tainted breath all yield to it's
wonderful curative powers. "Cold in the
Head dizziness and thin watery discharges
are removed, the head cleared, the air pas
sages opened, and relief and comfort afford
ed by its use. 1t contains no strong irrita-
ting, poisonous or caustic drugs. Sent By
mail on receipt OF sixty cents. Address R.
v Pierce, NJ. D., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by
most druggists everywhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

EcoNoMY.-By using Mrs. Whitcomb's
Syrup for children, many doctors bin can
be saved, and much suffe ing averted. Read
the advertisement in another column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

SEE ADVERTISEMENT of DR.. Butts DISPENSE
ry, headed, Book for the Milion-MARRIAGE
GUIDE-in another column. 1t should be
read by all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

JAMES 81. FOSTER q Co., Isl Lake St., Chi
cago, importers OF .breech-ioading shot gums
and implements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

HURLEUT q EDsAIL's, leading wholesale
druggists of the Northwest, corner Lake
street and Wabash avenue. Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

A. F. WILLMARTH, Vice President OF the
Home of New York, is policy holder, stock
holder and director of the Washington Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

HIGHEST prices always for consignments OF
hides, pelts, and tallow, by Skinner Boyn
ton. No. 239 Lake street. Chicago, Ill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

''There is but one opinion In regard to SEA
Moss FARINE. ALI speak in it's praise, and all
like it. 1t is found to be great fovorite with
all classes of our people, and Will prove
great blessing to the poor. It is very cheap,
and will go a long way Home Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

ASK for the 'Orient" Flavoring Extracts
the purest and best in use
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

PRUssINe's Celebrated Cider Vinegar is the
best in the market. Ask your grocer for it
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

THE Washington Life is governed by the
laws Of New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10
pgGtrU
HOPES SONG.

hear it singing, singing sweetly,
softly in an undertOne;
singing as if God mad taught it.
1T is better fur her on -
Night and day 1t sings the same songI
Sings 1t while sit alone,
Sings so that the heart NAV hear if,
1T is better further on II
sits upon the grave and sings it;
Sings it when the heart would groan.
SINGS 1t when the shadows darken-
1T is better further on ~
Further on ? But how much further?
Count the milestones, one by one;
NO no coUnting-only trusting,
''ltis better further onI''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

The ARGUMENT OF FAoTs.-With the con-
sent OF the parties concerned the following
facts are made public: On the 23d of Octo-
Der last, Levi M. Phillips, civil engineer, re-
siding in Harlem, was suffering from an OBJ
stlnate and severe bilious affection, accompa-
MED by great bodiiy weakness and utter loss
of appetite. In compliance with the wish of
a friend (Mr.J s. S.Latrobe, of 49 Amity Place,
New York), Mr.. Phillips commenced taking
Plantation Bitters. He had no faith, he said
but would ''make the experiment. We give
the result, related by Mr.. P himself. at So
Park Place, ON the 30th of November: Imet
Latrobe the other day in restaurant, said
he. "and told him that the preparation saved
my life. [ say so now. [ weigh fourteen
pounds more than did five weeks ago, am
quite. well, and as to eating-well, ask me to
dinner and you'n see." Facts like these are
worth thousand assertions, and Mr.. Phillips
and his friends are at all times ready to in
dorse them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10
No. 2S.

Nervous debility, with its gloomy attend.
ants, low spirits, depression, involuntary
emissions, loss of semen, spermaterrhoea,
loss of power, dizzy head, loss Of memory
and threatened impotence and imbociGt9,
ind sovereign cure in Humphreys Homo o.
pathic Specific No. twenty-eight. Composed
OF the most valuable, mild and potent Uura-
tlYes, they strike at once at the root OF the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
charges, and impart vigor and energy, lie
and vitality to the entire man. They have
cured thousands of cases. Price $5 per pack
age 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 drug
glsts, and sent by mail on receipt OF price.
Address Humphreys Specific Homeopathic
Medicine Co.. 562 Broadway, New York
" hotesate AgentS-Burnhams Il Van Setback, Hurl
burt Edsall, Chicago, Ills; jerks & Gordon, ST.
Paul. Mimi; Brown, Webber Il Graham, St. Louis.
Mo-; Farrand, Shelley L Co. Detroit. Mich.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

RATHER TOUGH ON OUR VINE DRINKERS.
"A good story is told of an American
travelling in Paris. Having occasion to
take bath, his physician recommended a
wine bath. In the employ of the estab-
lishment there was colored man whom he
he had known in America, and Of him he
inquired how they could afford to give a
wine bath for seventy-fve cents. ''Why,
massa, said the negro, ''that wine has been
in the bath room for one week, and you is
the thirty-eighth person that bathed in it. y
'tWeu, [ suppose they throw it away when
they are done with it" 'sOh, no, master
they send it down stairs for the poor peo-
pie. who bathe for twenty-five cents. "
'And then what do they do with it,?
"Bottle it up and send it to America, v here
| they sell it for French wine."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

A SCOTTISH clergyman, happening to go
into the churchyard while the beadle was
employed neck deep in digging grave,
thus accosted him: 'eWell, Saunders,
that's work you're employed in we'll cal
culated to make an old man like you
thoughtful wonder you don't repent OF
your evil ways" The old worthy, resting
on the head OF his spade, and taking a
pinch of snuff, replied, II thought, sir, ye
ken'd that there was nae repentance in the
grave"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

TRAVELLING insurance agent had been
explaining to western pioneer the advan-
tages of an insurance policy. Pathfinder
mused a moment in grave silence, and then
said: "See here, mister, have lived out
in this country now twenty-five years, and
I have 'bucked agin most all the games
they've started, but darn me eff [ want to
play game where you have to die to beat
the bank"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

AT Winoanton, Somerset, young man
named Lamb, fancying that certain
young woman, Mary Crees, had bewitched
him, rushed upon her, seized her by the
throat, and pulling out his penknife, at
tempted to wound her. In reply to the
bench, he said: "She overlooks l; that's as
true as the hats in my hand, and I wanted
to draw blood to stop her." Two years
ago he fell down in a fit on seeing her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-08-10

LOT Of Chinese medicines, seized at
the San Francisco Custom-house, were re-
ceived at the Treasury Department yester-
day. Various kinds of snakes, among
them the cobra de capello, bugs and roach
es, the skin OF the poreupine, fetus of an
antelope. &c, are among the collection =
These things are used as medicines by the
Chinese doctors.
Middletown transcript., 1870-06-04

FREIGHT TRAIN, with Passenger Car attached, will
leave Stations named at the following changed hours
subect to delays incident to freight busness Viz Going
sonth, leave Wilmington about 90 A. N. New Castle
40 Middletown, 80 Clayton, 7 80; Dover, s 90;
Camden, 15 FELTON,, 10 10, and be due at Harriny
10 80 Going North, to leave Harring gton about OF
r. d. FELTON,, so; Camden, So; Dover 35; Morton O.
Clay ton, So Middleown 90 New Castle 10 OO and h.
due at Wilmington 10 80 p. NJ ~ Nv
TINS train will stop to take up passengers only at Sta
TONS named but will set down passengers any regular
stopping place between Harrington and Wilmington ex
cept ares Corner State Road Del Junction and Dupont
NEW CASTLE TRAINs.-Leave New Castle for Whining.
ton and Philadelphia at 40 M Leave Phiadelphia at
~ W d. and Wilmington 10 p NJ. for New Castle
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINs.-AddtiOnal to those above
Wi leave Smyrna for Clayton IL 40 A. NJ and 90 p NJ
Leave Clayton for Smyrna 40 A. M. and 2 p NJ to
make connections with trains and from Dover and sta
tions south. n q SEWswI w "'d
Jan. S-y SuperintenGent nai d I,
Middletown transcript., 1870-06-04
k@ga I'D -
Delaware Rail Road Line
Summer Arrangement.
: Arrangement.
SOUTH.

ON and after Monday, April fourth 1870, Passenger
" Trains will run as follows until further notice. All
trains Sundays excepted.
SOUTH.
Middletown transcript., 1870-06-04

Midalcto,cn, DEL Feb. %, 1868.
MEssRs. WALTON, WHANY h Co.-Gentlemen I
used Whann's Raw Bone Super-Phosphate on my
corn last spring, and on my wheat in the fall.
In each case it produced an excellent crop.
Wishing to determine which of the different phos-
pilates would pay me best, / tried several, and
am glad to say the yield was much the best
where used Whann's. l shall continue to use
it, and cheerfully recommend it to my neighbors.
A. I. STOOPS.
MiddlaOwn, Del. March II, 1868.
MEssRs. WALTON WHANN 4 Co. Gentlemen
have been using Whann's Phosphate for some
time past alongside of the popular fertilizers, and
have come to the conclusion it is as good as any
other. ! am going to use ten tons this spring.
Yours truly HENRY CLAYTON.
March 27-ly
Middletown transcript., 1870-06-04
THE DELAWARE
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Guarantee Capital $IOO,OOO.OO
HOME oFFICE--ExCHANGE BUILDING
Cor. 18th Il Market SITS.
Wilmington, Delaware.

FTNIIE Pioneer Mutual Company in adopting
l. Rates of Premiums based on American ex'
perience of mortality and interest.
Premiums lower than any other Mutual Com
pany.
Purely mutual. All the profits divided among
the Poicy-IIoldsrs. There are ne stockholders
in this company.
All Policies non-forfeiting. Not after two
years, but after the first annual payment.
All kinds of policies issued. Ordinary Life.
Ten Year Plan. Single Payment and Instalment.
All kinds of Endowment Tables. Return Pre-
MUM Table. Joint Life Table. Childrens En-
dowment Table
Premiums payable in one payment, in Five,
Ten, Fifteen or Twenty Instalments, or during
Life. Payments received annually, semi-annual-
ly, or quarterly. All payments required in Cash.
Dividends on the q Contribution Plan" 1t
will be observed that the reduction of rates is
equivalent to a DiUidcnd in Advdnce Of at least
ihirty-three and one-third per cent
The Loan feature is entirely original with this
company--for full explanation send for the COM
pany's publications.
Middletown transcript., 1870-06-04
TO TRAVELLERS.

THCKETS from Odessa to Philadelphia 81 80.
l. To Wilmington $l.l5. From Philadelphia
to Odessa the same price, and from Wilmington
to Odessa the same.
lsS- Tickets to be had of R.N. Lono
Dec. l8-tf Prorietor of tba S,o1ro IA.