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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
The California Pearl Fisheries.

A writer in the Overland Monthly
says: Peri fishing is still carried on In
the Gulf of California, with varying
success. J was informed by German
merchant Of this place, Who is engaged
in purchasing the pearls for the Euro
pean Mark ct, that the value ofthe yield
for the ye.r 1868 amounted to S40,O
To procure the oyster, the primitive
mode of diving, by the native Mexican
Indians. is still used. Doubtless q
greater success would attend the use of
the diving OF dredging apparatus, either
of which rdirht be used in deeper water
than could be reached by the ordinary
method of diving. The shell which
produces the rich purple dye that was
so much sought after by the ancient
Mexicans for coloring their fabrics, is
found clinging to the rocks In many
localities on this coast, and | also
found it in the island of Setorro; which
is situated about 260 miles west Cape
Currienties. [ have seen the Indians
collect this dye in the Bay of Bander-
as, below San Bios from the shells.a as
they clung to the rocks. After the
shell is detached from the rocks, the
substance is elected by the animal and
caught in small cups by the collector.
This beautiful purple dye is held in
high estimation by the Zapotaco In
dians of Tehuantepec, for coloring cot
ton cloth of their own manufacture.
Six yards Of their cotton fabric-which
is woven on small, native hand-loom.
and is Just enough for a single skirt
for q woman-sells. when tinted with
this peculiar dye, for SIC or $50.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
PROCEEDINGS In CONGRESS.

MONDAY, January s.-SENATE. =
Senator Schurz made personal explanation,
based upon article which appeared in the
New York Times. Mr.. Fenton addressed the
Senate upon his bill to reorganize the Gus
toms service. Bills were introduced and re-
ferred as follows; To further regulate the
appellate jurisdiction Of the Supreme Court :;
authorizing the President to accept the resigZ
nations of Judges permanently disabled and
continue the payment of their salaries; for
the relief of settlers on the Usage Indian lands
in Kansas.
HoUsE-Bills introduced and referred For
the recognition of belligerant rights to Cuba i:
to repeal the income tax of 1871 granting to
the state of Wisconsin islands in the Wisconsin
river an amendment to the internal revenue
bill for the sale of unsurveyed swamp or
ove1fo owed lands; extending the time for the
completion of the Portage Lake and Lake Su-
perior ship canal; for public building at La
Crosse. Wisconsin; also making La Crosse a
port of delivery; a resolution requesting the
President to ascertain the views of
the Mexican Government relative to
the Atlantic and Pacific ship canal.
Mr. Hall introduced bill to relieve American
built vessels from import duties on articles en-
tering into their construction, repairs and use.
On motion Of MI. Upsoh, the Committee on
Civil Service Reform was instructed to inquire
into the propriety of providing for appoint
ments to be made from states IN proportion to
population, giving preference to honorably
discharged soldiers and sailors. Mr.. Morgan
introduced joint resolution to amend the
Constitution, making naturalized citizens
eligible to the Presidency and Vlce-Presldency.
Rejected-81 to 65-less than two-thirds IN
the affirmative. Some further business of an
unimportant nature was transacted, when the
House adjourned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17

merchants house of London city. How
the man whom I was trying hard to
pardon-as if my poor pardon could
aid or mar hlm-had been a wanderer
and fallen into terrible straits had
gone forth from Australia to the other
golden colony Id California had lived
in lone prairies and on drear lagoons ;
had been held captive by Indians in
Mexico; had been in prison and con-
demned to death, and yet had escaped
and come home, to hear no tidings of
the wife whom he had left How again,
and yet again, he had returned to make
new search. All this and more lis
tened To, Until the Ginning of the
clocks and silver streak far out to-
ward the edge of dawn forced us to
part till the following evening.
AS lay sleepless, waiting for the
morning III my little bedfooin, I won
dered whether had any further bust
ness in the world. But yet, to tell you
the truth, ] am no way anxious to get
out of ft-at al events not till after
the wedding; and then I shall take my
from the Twidlers, and
only go to the old hall now and then
because I can't quite bear to part with
it altogether. THOMAS ARCHER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
MisnIaced Affection.

Some thirty years ago, two young
ladies, sisters, were at school in Lon
don, where they had been sent from
Jamaica, their native place. After
every one but themselves were asleep
they used to get up quietly, slip down
into the kitchen, and there catch and
eat cockroaches This extraordinary
habit was not detected for some time,
but at last the mistress found it out
and demonstrated with them. They,
however, defended themselves by say
ing they had seen her eat shrimps, which
fed upon all manner of carrion, whereas
the cockroaches were clean feeders,
living on the crumbs which bad been
suffered to lie about in the kitchen.
Even after the discovery, it was almost
impossible to keep them from the
kitchen at night, SO strong was their
love of the cockroaches.-NeaO Hdve1a
Palladium.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
Horses VS.. Men-The Former Ahead.

A Rochester paper prints this quiet
little statement: "By a contrivance
of the engineer, Seneca Dobbs, of steam
fire engine No. 2, saving of about
three minutes is accomplished in the
litching of horses to the engine and
hose cart in case of fire alarm. A
cord from the sleeping room up stairs
leads down into the stable, and is at
tached by spring to a movable door
in front Of the stall, the hay-rack and
oat-bin being at the side. In case OF a
fire alarm the cord is pulled, the stall
door opens, and the horses rush out
and take their places, the engine horses
each side of the pole, and the hose cart
horse in his position. 1t is race be-
tween the men and these intelligent AMI
mails to see who can get to the post OF
duty first. The horses generally win.
The driver deserves credit for the train
ing of these animals, and where horses
are SO intelligent as those OF our fire
department generally are, this I'M
provement may be adopted with adj
vantage. The horses on No. 1 we have
seen show as much cunning as Dan
Rices Excelsior, and others are doubt
less as well trained"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
THE PRESIDENCY.
Hepelessness of the Democratic Party
Anything to g Beat Grant,,

Hepe1essness of the Democratic Party
Anything to "Beat Grant,
Inc Cincinnati Enquirer, one of the
leading organs of the Democratic party,
Puotisnes IN It's issue of Saturday last
Une lolioWlng brief article, which shows
nol only TO what desperate straits the
paiVy Is now reduced, but that its lead
eTs are beginning to realize and admit
! the fact: anu "e'iii'
Inere is very excellent FEELING nor
yadlng the masses of the Demnoorpot;o g.
party on the subject of the nominat;oo
of the next President. There is M
effort among the friends of any of tbe
gentlemen who have been mentioned in
connection with the nomination To Of
tempt to pack the convention in the
interests of any ofthe candidates. The
general idea is to make all reasonable
concessions, to waive prejudice and per-
sonal friendships, if they in the least
conflict with the success which is SO gen
orally desired. It is felt that Grant
must be beaten at all costs or hazards.
Never before was there a Convention
where the delegates were so little infiu-
enced by previous committals as they
Will be In the coming Democratic Con
Vention. They will be elected to make
acomparison of views, and unite upon
that man who, qualified for the station,
can obtain the most votes. Those who
deem 1t expedient to nominate anyof
our well-known Democratic statesmen.
who have been more or less active in
the political contests of the past, are, SO
far as we can judge, very few. 1t is
the almost universal impression
that some combination shontd
be formed with those Republicans who
are hostile to Grant. The only diff
Guilty IS as to the manner in which it
can be effected. We think the best
plan would be for the leading anti
Grant Republicans to call a meeting at
the same time and place that the Dem
ocratic Convention will be held, and
then communicate with the latter party
through committee of conference It
was IN this way that the reform ticket
was nominated in Hamilton county in
1869 and triumphantly elected, al
though Grant had 5000 ma
orlty only year before. It is
worthy of thought also, whether it
would not be expedient to follow the
set us by the Whig opposition
20 Martin Van Buren in 1889, who held
heir National Convention with closed
1OOrs, an secret session. There can be
much more freedom of consultation
where it is done within the view and
hearing of those who are engaged in
t and responsible for it's results.
speeches are then made, not to the
galleries or outside public. but to the
delegates. A nomination that would
have the assent of both wings
of the opposition, which was not cum
oered with a questionable platform,
would be sure to succeed. It will
be deemed best to have no
platform at all, except that which calls
or a change in the Federal Constitu.
ion- The first thing that is in ORDER
$ to turn out the present corrupt and
regime That accom-
lished, its friends in Congress ard
mong the people would be able, be-
ond a doubt, to agree upon platform
nd ticket acceptable to both wings
f the Opposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
VOL. XII.
The Traveller and his Friends.
A GaIIic Legend.
BY JOHN G. SAKE.

A gentleman, about to take
A trip at sea, was begged to take
Commissions for a dozen friends:
One wants a watch; another sends
For wine-s' A very special cask
And--if it's not too much to ask
Some choice cigars boz viii do:
Or, while you're at it; purchase two :"
Another ffiend would like pair
pf boots" They re SO much cheaper there =
A lady friend would have him buy
Some laces g If they're not too high;1
Another wants box of gloves
"a French kids, you know, are real loves ~
Thus one wants this another, that;
A book, a bonnet, or hat;
Anough to make the moody man
$50 high their t'small commissions" ran
In tale and bulkl, reIen. that he
Had ever thought to cross the sea
Moreoeer,-b it here remarked
Before the gentleman embarked,
His friends, for fear he might forget
Their little errands, plainly set
Their wishes down in black and white;
A sensible proceeding-quitel
But-as il happenad>=nOt friend
with one exrept1on) thought to send
The ready money, and to say,
"See! here's the cash you'll have to pay !"
The men embarks; sees Paris, Rome,
And other cities /; then comes home
Well pleased with much that met his eye;
But having, somehow. failed to buy
A single thing for any friend,
Except the one who thQusht t0 Send
The wherewishah Well, need say
That seon his neighbors came to pay
Their greetings at his safe return,
And charming health; and (also1 learn
About their little errands--what
For each the traveller had got?
" By Jove !" he said, it makes me sad
To think what wretched luck hadI
For as at sea 1 sat one day
Arranging in proper way
The papers you so kindly sent,
A gale arose, and off they went
Into the ocean nor could
Remember aught you bade me buy :"
"Eut, grumblcd one, " if that were so,
How comes it, sir, you CHANGED to know
What this mans errand was for he
Has got what he desired, we seer'
I" Faith J SO he has-beyond do.ib.
And this is how it osre about:
His memorandum chanced to hold
4 Certain sum of solid gold;
And thus the paper by its weight
Escaped the others windy fate!"
-To6po,-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
Death Of the Oldest Man in the United
States.

Died at the residence of his son, Har-
vey Thacker, in Chasta County, Hiram
Ihacker, supposed to be the Oldest man nan
in the United States, aged about l2S
wears. He was borne IN Buncomb
County, North Carolina, about 1858,
and served under Jackson at the battle
of New Orleans. He was also at the
battle of Tippecanoe under Harrison,
and also in The Black Hawk war in Ill
inois. He emigrated to California in
the year 1861. He was son-in-law of
Daniel Boone, of Kentucky Tran
quarry, of this town, informs us that
the above Is substantially correct, as
he knows the family well, and had con-
versed often with the old man, who in
formed him he had lost the register of
his birth, it having been burned up in
his house. His son Harvey, in whose
house he died, is an old man of nearly
70 years. The old man was very fond
of a joke, and could tell some strange
old yarns. Chico (Cal.) ReviesO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
Artificial Indigo.

A discovery of great importance has
been made by chemist in Germany.
1t is that indigo can be produced arti-
tically AS yet the process is too elab-
crate and costly for practical use, but
the fact remains that an operator,
working in his laboratory, can now pro-
duce coloring matter for which we
have been indebted to nature and care
full cultivation. 'T
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-17
FISK'S DEPOSITION.

New YORK, January 7.-Fisk's ante
mortem deposition was taken at an in
quest in the Grand Central hotel, be-
fore Coroner Young and the following
named jurors Isaac W. England, 141
East Thirty-ninth street; Charles F.
Moore, 143 West Twentieth street; W.
O. Chaplin, 273 Eighth avenue; John
L. Hall, 170 Jay street, Brooklyn; Ed
ward 9. Morse, Grand Central hotel
E. t. Marsh, Il West Ninth street
James Fisk, Jr., being sworn, says
This afternoon, about half past 4
O'Clock, I rode up to the Grand Central
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

or road, or either of them, by voluntary
contribution or gratuitOus donation Of real
or personal property, money or other effects
belonging to such parish, city or town; and
any parish, city or incorporated town in the
State Is hereby authorized to issue five or
ten years bonds, bearing interest at rate
not exceeding ten per cent per annum, with
coupons attached, in favor Of said bridge
and road company, and such issue OF bonds
by any such parish, city or incorporated
town, when signed by the proper officers OF
such parish. CITY or town, as hereinbef0re
specified shall be good and lawful and
shall not require any other special act OF
the Legislature to permit the same to be
made
SEC - Be it further enacted, etc, That
the board Of directors OF said company shall
have the right to sell or dispose Of any OF
the Capltal stock of said company not al
ready issued at the time to any person, com
panv, corporation, or other party, on such
terms as they may deem best, and to receive
IN payment therefor money, bonds Of any
Incorporation, materials, or other thing, and
at such prices or rates as they may deem to
the interests of this company
SEC. Il. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect from and atterits
passage
(S.gnedj O. H. BREWSTER,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
tSiruedj p. b. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President OF the
Senate.
Approved August IS. 1872.
(StguedJ II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
I. "A. Woodward,
Assistant Secretary Of State
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
No. so
AN ACT

Relative to dispensing with the publication
81 legal and judicial advertisements in
the French language in the parish. OF
Natch5tOches.
SECTION |. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
OF Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
That the publication of all legal and judi
cial advertisements in the French language
in tile parish Of Natchitoches be dispensed
with, unless otherwise directed by the par
ties Etigant, and it shall be lawful that all
legal and judicial advertisements be pub
lished in tie English language only in said
parish OF Natchitoches. unless otherwise
directed by the parties htigant.
SEC: :. Be it further enacted, etc, That
all laws contrary to or inconsistent with
this act be and the same are hereby re-
pealcd
SEC 8 Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage
(SignedJ o. H. BREWSTER.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) p. B. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved May Is, 1872.
(Signed II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
+, j. HERON,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

otherwise appropriated, tor the purpose of
paying her for the services rendered by her
deceased husband as clerk in the office of
registration in the year A. D. 1868, in the
parish of Avoyelles, the same to be paid by
the State Treasurer, upon the warrant of
the Auditor of Public Accounts; provided,
she first proves her slams to said money to
the satisfaction of the State register of
voters, who, on approving the same, shall
issue an order upon the State Auditor there
for.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage, and all laws and parts of laws
inconsistent Herewith be and the 5ameare
hereby repealed.
(Signed) o. IT. BREWSTER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
tSigned) P. B. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of the
Senate.
Approved July /, 1872.
tSigped) H. c. WARMOTH.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
FL. HERON,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
NO. SS,
AN ACT

To Incorporate the st. Paul Methodist
Episcopal Church Association of Shreye-
port, Louisiana.
SEcrIoN l. Be it enacted By the Senate
and House Of Representatives Of the State
Of Louisiana in General Assembly con-
vened, That Samuel Armstead, Peter John
sou, Abraham Mitchell, John Walker, VIII
liam Harper, Hartweli Swanson and Moses
Sterritt be and the same are declared a
body corporate and polite, under the
name and style of the St. Paul Methodist
Episcopal Church Association of Shreve-
port Louisiana, where the company to be
known az the St. Paul Methodist Episcopal
Church Association will be domiciliated.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, etc, That
SAID company shall be capable in law to
purchase, receive, hold, lease, sell, and
otherwise acquire or ALLEVIATE real or per
sOnal estate; shall have common seal, and
may break or alter the same at will; and
by said corporate name may sue and be
sued provided that the lands so held or
acquired shall be held for the proper uses
and benefit of said St. Paul Methodist Epis-
cOpal Church Association of Shreveport,
Louisiana.
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
the affairs of said association shall be'man-,
aged by the board of trustees, the afore-
said inCorpOrat0rs to constitute the board
of trustees for the first year and until their
successors are CHOSEN, winch snail be done
annually on the first Monday in May, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, by the mem
bers IL good standingsof said ST. Paul
Methodist Episcopal Church Association.
SEC. /, Be it further enacted, etc, That
the board of trustees be invested with
power, as it is hereby made part of it's
duty, to pass such by laws from time to
time a. may be necessary for the proper
government Of said association.
SEC. 5 BE it further enacted etc, That
this act shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage
(SignedJ O. H BREWSTER,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
(Signedl p. B. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved July !, 1872.
Coigned H. 6. WARMOTH,
Goyernor Of the State OF Louisiana.
A tlue copy:
+. j. HEBRON,
Secretary of State
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
No. 80.
AN ACT

To locate the seat of justice of the parish OF
Livingston.
WHEREAS, Under act of the Legislature
Of eighteen hundred and seventy-one, an
election was held to decide the location OF
the seat of Justice for the parish of Living
ston; and
Whereas, A majority voted for the re-
moval of the courthouse from Springfield,
and plurality located the courthouse or
scat Of justice at Port Vincent; therefore
SECTION l. BE it enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives of the State
Of Louisiana in General Assembly con
yened, That the seat of justice for the par
ish OF Livingston shall be located at Port
Vincent, IN the parish of Livingston.
SEC, =. Be it further enacted, etc, That
the president of the police jury of said par
ISL shall appoint three commissioners to
have the buildings necessary to carry out the
provisions of this act erected, and that the
police jury shall levy a tax, to be paid in
currency, equal to pay one-half Of the ex-
pense OF said buildings, the other half to be
paid for by subscription
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted etc, That
il shall lee the duty OF the collector of par
lsh taxes for the parish of Livingston, to
collect the tax levied under this law, and
pay over the same to the parish treasurer Of
Livingston parish, who shall pay the same
To the order of the commissioners of public
buildings when said buildings are COM
pleted.
SEC. l. Be it further enacted, etc., That
II shah be the duty of the parish judge of
the parish Of Livingston, when he is mott
fled that the buildings, courthouse, jail and
offices ot recorder, clerk and sheriff are
completed. to examine the same, and if the
houses built, and courthouse, Jail and offices
as aforesaid, then he shall order all the
records o. the parish Of Livingston to be
removed from Springfield to Port Vincent,
and the present public buildings shall be
sold at public auction. and the proceeds APP
pied 20 pay fer the removal OF the public
records 20 Port Vincent
PFC. ?. ~ II further enacted, etc., That
tais aet SHAH take etieoU from and after its
passage
tSignedl o. H BREWSTER.
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives
(Signed) P. b. S. PINCHBACK.
Lieutenant Governor and President Of the
Approved June 4, 1872
Signed II. G. WARMOTH.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
4 true copy;
4. j. HERON,
q Secretary Of State