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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
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''WelI, neighbor H--,are you going
East this season
"Don't think shall that TIP last year
rather used me up
''You didn't go by the Broad Gauge Erie
Railway, then, did you 2"
'.No, sir if [ had I'd have been happy
man to-day"
'sWby how's that r
"Well, in the first place, if had gone by
the Erie | should have reached New York in
season to meet an important engagement
as it was, l went by another Line, was sew
eral hours late, and lost thousands of dollars
by it."
"You recollect my advice before you
astrted, don't your
''Yes and | wish l had followed it. Why
am told that the Erie cars are a foot
wider than those in ordinary use, and that a
man can 1--we in them both day and night
just as comfortably as he can at the Sher
man or the Calf House"
'sYes, and get just as good and regular
meals at .he Company's hotels along the
linen
That's an item, for always get hungry
in travelling. But where do you connect
with these Erie coaches | might take a
notion to run on East before long, for they
say its worth the price OF ticket to see the
Drawing room Cars.
"They run four Daily Express Trains
st arting from Cincinnati, from Cleveland,
from Dunkirk, from Buffalo and Rochester,
and running through without change to
New York. You can take the Broad Gauge
cars at either of these points, and in either
case will have view ofsuch scenery a s you
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
THE COUNTRY NEEDS THE RE
PUBLICAN PARTY.

The New York Independent says:
The nation and the human race neV-
er needed the Republican party more
than they do now. We have only just
come to understand that the war be-
tween slavery and barbarism, on the
one hand, and liberty and civilization
on the other, is not yet fought out.
Beaten in the open field, the rebellion
yet lives in the lawlessness Of South
ern scoandrelism. Beaten by ballots
aud beaten b bullets, it shows, like
other venomous creatures, wonder
ful tenacity of life. Liberty is not
yet established atthe South. Freedom
of speech, freedom of the press, free
dom OF political action are yet hardly
known there. IF the Democratic party
were to come into power to-morfow-
the whole work Of reconstruction would
be undene; the franchise would be
taken from the negroes, and under
some form or other slavery or lis equiv
aent would be restored.
Let US remember one thing. The
lost cause is not an abandoned cause.
When the rebellion fights US again, it
will be with tie arms, the forts, the
ships, and the prestige of the govern
zment itself, When we vote at the
next Presidential election, we vote face
to face and ballot to ballot with the re
bellion The battle Of next year will
be more decisive than the taking of
New Orleans aud Nicksburg and Rich
mond together. If uEder a Republi-
can administration the whole south is
full of lawlessness, what would be the
state Of things with Fernando Wood
and Sunset Cox in the Cabinet? If
mayors of cities are shot, banished, and
abducted while Grant is President,
what will be done when Hoffman
reigns If they do these things ir a
green tree, what will they not do in
the dry
The lesson of the hour is plain.
Every patriotic consideration demands
that Republicans should stand by the
party Of liberty aud human rights.
No dissatisfaction with the President,
or with any other leader, can justify
lukewarmness in the cause. And we
warn the administration that it can
not afford to divide the party by push
ing any object, however, desirable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
The Republican.
Wednesday, Aprjt, 5, III
THE coHNEcTIoug. ELECTION.

The election in Conaec icut for State
officers, Congressman and members of
the Legislature, which was held on
A,nday last, April Sd, resulted in a
glorious Republican triumph. Jewell,
Republican candidate for Governor, is
elected by bout 200 majority. The
Republican elected three Of the four
Co ig' ssmen, and both branches of the
Leg stature are Republican. This is
q great gain for the Republicans over
last year, when Gov. English, Demo
crat, was elected by some 800 ma
joritJ. The victory in Con aecticut will
answer asian Offset for the:defeat in New
Hampshire, and will inspire tie Re
publicaus everywhere with new cour-
are
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
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who.ecale agents, Chicago.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
FROM PARIS.
SEVERE ENGAGEMENT.

New York, April "a special
correspondent, under date of Paris,
April ID, evening, telegraphs: "There
was a serious engagement this morning
between the Government troops and
Communists. About 1000 National
Guards marched on Courlevore, and
were met by Gensdafmes and Gardes
Farestieres, captain of the latter,
galloped up waving his cap, intending
to address the Communists, when a
Zouave with that body shot him dead
a general action followed, in which
the Gensdarmes took five prisoners,
one rs years of age, who were shot
Immediately The guns Of Fort Va
lerieh swept the road, and the Com.
munists fed. Twenty five insurgents
were killed, and many wounded The
engagement was over at one o clock.
PARIS GREATLY EXCITED.
The National Guard still hold Porte
Maillot BatalHons of artillery are
hurrying up The rappeI is beating
and the ramparts are being manned.
The greatest excitement prevaifs /"
The same correspondent telegcaphs
from Versailles, I'd, evening THE
crisis is at hand Two batteries are in
motion on the Paris road, and am Ill
ances are all ready
GERMAN INTERPosITIoN THREATENED.
Bismarck has given permi sion for
any number of troops to be massed
near Paris, and says if order is not re.
stored by the 18th inst, the Germans
will enter. This news may be regard
ed as reliable.
VERSAILLES, April d noon.-
Yesterday two corps of the insurgents
advanced on Versailles, one via Men
don and Chatillon, and the other via
Reyei. Both were routed with heavy
loss. Flourens was killed The troops
whose expected detection constituted
the hopes OF the insurgents, behaved
ncbly. The insurgents in forts Van
vres and Issy fred On the troops
To day the government forces have
just attacked the insurgents, and a
speedy and complete success is antici-
Dated.
In the Assembly to day, Theirs, in
some remarks on the state of affairs,
said the government would deal harshly
with the ring leaders Of the insurrec-
ton, but leniently with their dupes.
The sentiment was received with APP
plause.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

The Gladstone ministry, having un-
dertaken tile reorganization OF the
British military system from the meth
cd Of euhsting volunteers to the build
ing of armed ships and the erection
Of coast defenses, proposes, as an i'm
portant step in accomplishing genuine
reform in the army, the abolition Of
what is known as promotion by pur-
chase 1t is proposed to adopt in
stead the method Of retirement, with
promotion by either seniority or selec,
tl0n.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

SUFFICIENTLY ACCOUNTED FoR.-
Mr.. Ella, member Of the last Congress
from New II amspshire, attributes the
late defeat Of the Republicans in that
state to disorganization in the party,
general apathy and bad management.
The removal of Senator Sumner from
the Committee on Foreign Relations.
was not without its effect on the cleo
ton, and seven or eight hundred voters
who work out Of the State, did not go
home to vote as they have usually done
heretofore. These reasons seem ample
enough to account for the defeat Of the
Republicans, and We trust that by
another election they will be able to
show more unbroken front to the en-
cny, and recover their lost ground.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

Of the several hundred Postmis-
tresses in the United States very few
get what may be called good pay In
seventy Of the most profitable offices
the income ranges from $1,000 to 81
600. Only three pay the L tier sum,
viz, Leavenwor til, Louisville and
Richmond Two other offices pay So
600 Twelve pay over S. 900 and IN
der $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
WORDS OF WISDOM.
FnR -YOrNG MEN

On the Ruling Passion in Youth and Early
Manhood, with SELF HELP for the Rrrina
and unfortunate. Sent in sealed letter en-
velopes, free of charge. Address HOWARD
ASSOCIATION. Box P, PHILApEIFHIA, Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

At Fairfield, Ct, Sunday week,
Lucy Paine, aged "a, and her sister
Sarah, aged II, died after living as
maidens together and alone for A
years, and were buried in one grave.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

Tue income tax for 1879 will yield
Thirteen CT fourteen millions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

Charles, brother of the late Robert
q. Lee, died in Powhatan county, Va,
March 2lst., aged seventY-three.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

THE DARIEN CANAL.-ft seems
highly probable that the EXPEDITION in
search Of feasible route for a canal
across the Isthmus of parien, will be
crowned with success. The latest re-
ports represent that route fer a canal
has been discovered, which is only p
miles long, and the deepest cutting
necessary not more than $50 feet, aad
perhaps only rs or 100 feet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
OPENING OF NAVIGATION.

Navigation has opened this year
much earlier than usual. Owing to
the mildness of the winter, but com.
paratively little ice will have to move
out Of the Straits of Mackinaw, and sew
eral vessels have already left the harbors
of Milwaukee and Chicago, il full conf
dence of being able to pass the straits
without any difficulty. The general
resumption Of navigation will give in
creased activity to business throughout
the West, as large quantities of grain
are awaiting shipment to the East
The indications are that the Euro
pean demand for grain. will be much
greater than.was expected. The com
lug summer promises to be avery &C
tive onein the grain carrying trade, and
this brings about general prosperity, SO
we are warranted in anticipating a
lively business season.
BARNuM rs. WooD. Sometime
ago Z 7. Barnum sold his celebrated
museum in New York to hr. Wood, and
agreed that he would not in the future
ie interested in any exhibition in that
city without the consent of Mr. Wood.
Mr.. Barnum has lately associated him
self with Dan CASTILLO, of Racine, in
this state, in organizing a grand circus,
and the gentlemen are now very anxious
to exhibit before the Gothamites. So
600 has been offered to Mr.. Wood for
ks consent to allow them to show for
four weeks, but he turns up his nose
disdaiufully at the paltry offer. Bar
mum for the time is non-plussed, and
will probably have to raise his figures,
or be satisfied to leave New York city
out of his route.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

CAMBRIDGE AND OXFORD. The
great boat race for the championship
Ct the Universe ties. came off Oh Satur-
day morg:ng, April 1st, On the river
Thames, between the Cambridge ana
Oxford crews The Cambridge crew
proved the winner b. three lengths
The time Of the winning crew was %
minutes and g seconds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

Two bro theirs, Andrew and Thomas
Hurley, statesmen in West Broadway
jobbing house, New York, have not
been seen since March 10th, when
they were on the way home together.
up town. Their families are in great
distress about them. fearing they have
been murdered, as they were both men
Of unimpeachable character aud very
regular in habits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
Dealers, Teachers and Others

n. B.-We caution the public from, pur-
chasing cheap Piano, which has recently
been put in the market, bearing the name
'Arion.' All genuine Arion Pianos bear
the name "Patent Arion, and can only be
purchased flom our New York Warerooms,
or our authorized Agents Throughout. tbs
United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

Connecticut still boasts thirty three
flows Of Regolu 10 'ary soldiers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

The Republican majorities at the
Cincinnati city election, Monday. range
from 937 to 3,5tI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

TIE rational debt was reduced sll, )
0il.z5J dar!og the month Of March
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

Robert Ross, of La Croose, has pur-
chased the wellknoWn horse Royal
George" recently owned in Dayen-
port. Consideration, 3d. 500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

Marshal Meditation has been appo;n-
tel Com laader inch ef Of the Freach
.rFf4r
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05
s tate News.

Oshkosh has a Board Of Trade.
The BaFtists> of Waukesha are to
Build a new church this season.
Marothon county is still wrapped in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

Paul A. Chadbourne, late president
Of the state university, is now giving
course of twelve lectures before the
Lowell institute, at Boston.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-04-05

John Holland, farmer ia good cir
cumstances, living near Darlington,
with nothing to complain of committed
suicide on the 18th by cutting his
throat with razor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-18
Selections OF Precious stones.

Adopting as a basis the duties paid on
diamonds in the United States, and adding
to that the value of other precious stones
such as rubies, emeralds, ETC., the aggregate
worth of unmounted gems sold yearly IN
the United States reaches about ten millions
of dollars. If, then, there be such a large
sum expended, the purchaser should have
some knowledge of the value of these sub
stances. Public taste, which is growing
every day more notably informed and bet
ter appreciative of the excellence of the
jewellers art still displays some ignorance
in regard to the absolute or comparative
value of precious stones. Purchasers of
jewels should always bear in mind that the
more perfect the specimen, the more it is
worth. Ii it be diamond, great fire, abso-
lutte brilliancy, freedom from flaws, perfec-
ton of form, and absence of all tinge of
color, help to enhance its value. If it pos
sesses all these traits it will command
price five times more than a stone having a
single defect. In emeralds and rubies
other points are looked at. Though col
ored stones, they must have briIlianey
and lite, and especially what is called
intensity of color. In the emerald
this color varies from pale green,
hardly deeper than aqua-marine, when its
value is comparatively small, to that deep
shade which has all the richness and de-
cisi0n of color that renders it so beautiful.
In the ruby the same depth of color is nee
essary. Both these stones, especially the
emerald, are much subject to flaws, and an
emerald without flaw, it is almost imposs-
BILE to find: When a ruby has size and
color it will command a price equal to that
of perfect diamond. As rule, then, in
selecting precious stones, that distinctive
color of the gems is to be sought for which is
readily appreciate by the cultivated eye
As questions of this nature are more or less
difficult to decide, we visited the establish
ment of Messrs. Starr & Marcus, of No. q
John street, up stairs. Counting an ex-
animation, they displayed their choice Sc
lection of precious stones, and we found
them ready to give us all the commercial
details in regard to them. By adopting
such a method we readily acquired an in
sight into their comparative values. We
believe that in this way only can natural
confidence, which should exist between
buyer and seller, be obtained-Brooklyn
Union ..--
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-18

one half OF it.o In the Mobile Iteg'ster, or
from the mouth of jefferson Davis, we
should not be surprised by such remark.
But how was General Grant imposed upon
the country ., He was unanimously NOM
mated nv representatives of the loyal Union
party from every part OF the Union. he
was elected by votes freely cast eVeryWhere'
and his majority would have oeen greaCer
but for the Democratic frauds IN New ioIk.
And in what sense is General Grant the
conauerorr of one half the country Inc
war was the vindication of the right OF TINS
people to their own country and their own
government. san O. f
The result was not the conquest of half the
country, it was the salvation of the Whole
country from fatal division. The right OF
the people of the United States in the m
surgent section of the Union was not In the
slightest degree impaired, because for some
time it could be asserted only by arms. In
certain technical sense, as the rebellion
was intrenched in one part of the country,
and was subaued by force, that section
may be said to have been conquered. But
we can imagine nothing more offensive to a
loyal Union citizen than the representation
of the modest soldier whom Lincoln lmpll-
CITY trusted and who never by word or
deed betrayed the confidence which every
honest American reposed in him; whose
victory was unsullied by so much as a word
of violence, and whose report OF the sltua-
ton of the seat of the rebellion after the
war was 80 gentle that Mr.. Sumner called
it .swhite- washing," as ''the conqueror OF
One-half the country" - I5l.1l,J 10
We do not depreciate Mr.. Greeleys ser
vices to the country But those of General
Grant are not inconsiderable. From the
military point of view, which the Colder,
Age selects, he is not the cOnqueror OF half
the country; he is the savior of the whole
country.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-18
MIR. Greeley at the south
from Harper's weekly.I

lrlVH Wtekiy.l
Mr.. Greeley has been making speeches in
Texas and elsewhere, and every American
citizen must be glad that the time has at
last come when man may safely say what
he thinks in every part of the country. A
few years ago, in the good old Democratic
days, this was not possible in the Southern
States; nor, indeed, is it always possible
now. But there has been great change;
and, under the Republican ascendency in
the country. the fundamental conditions of
free popular government are beginning to
be understood even in the Southern States.
Mr.. Greeley, indeed, spoke very smoothly.
He said that .'the North" does not think i'll
of ''the South and that the city of New
York is worse than the State of Texas, in
which property and life are safe The gem
eral sentiment of the people of the North,
he said, is to let by-gones be by-gones. and
if there had been general amnesty, there
would probably have been no Ku. Klux.
He said that the better sense of the North
justified him in offering bail for Jefferson
Davis, and that all disabilities would soon
be removed. All that is needed is better
mutual understanding.
While Mr.. Greeley was making these con-
ciliatory speeches correspondence was
published between him and some citizens of
Kansas, who remarked to him that with
out any disrespect to General Grant we be-
lieve that no living American statesman has
the claims of youself for President" aud
who asked him if Barkis was willin'. Mr..
Greeley replied that he trusted never to be
an aspirant for any office, but that he was
in the hands of his friends, and that he
thought the next presidential candidate
ought to be "a steadfast, consistent believer
in the good old Wing doctrine of one presi-
dental term" This is plain declaration
that in Mr.. Greeley's Judgment General
Grant ought not to be the candidate. The
Tribune, also, has shown that conviction for
some time. And as there is no other candi-
date upon whom any considerable number
OF Republicans unite, if the convention
should prove to be unfavorable to the nomi-
nation of General Grant, the friends of Mr..
Greeley perhaps suppose that no name
could be presented with more force than
his. ~
One of these friends, however, the Golden
Age, in declaring its preference for Mr.. Gree
ley, says that the nomination of General
Grant would be injudicious, and that ''the
victorious North should not second time
impose upon the country the conquerer of