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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07
Goldsmith Maids 2:17.

PRovIDENcE- r. l.. Feb. 1.-The
Board Of Appeals of the American
Trotting Association, to which was
referred the appeal of s. D. Bruce
and others for decision respecting the
validity of the record of two minutes
and seventeen seconds claimed by the
bay mare GoldsmitbiM Maid at Milwaukee,
Sept. 6, 1871, decided:
First. That said Cold Spring Course
on the day of said race exceeded one
mile in length, measured in the manner
required by Article 10 of the By laws
Second That said race was public
race within the scope and meaning OF
Rule AZ.
Third. That the official record of said
Association presents no protests or
other allegation of disqualification to
either horse. That said record con-
tains conclusive evidence that Goldsmith
which the time as taken by judges and
properly placed in the record of the
Association was severally 2:2l3, 2:l7,
2:214.
Fourth. That the proof is conclusive
that in each heat of the race said 6 old
smith Maid trotted fairly, and perform
ed full mile.
Fifth. That the judges of said race
employed the assistance of all necessary
persons to enable themselves to. prop
erly understand and Judge the race in
all it's parts; that the knowledge which
they thus possessed of the performance,
and the aforesaid decision Of the race,
which they have recorded, were not in
any reasonable sense invalidated in con-
sequence of an interruption Of their
personal view of part of the course
caused by objects occupying the range
of their vision For these reasons we
confirm the validity Of the record pro-
duced by the Association. which es
tablisbes that Goldsmith Maid, in the
second heat of said race, trotted mile
i'm PIT,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07
WISCONSIN TOBACCO.

During the past few weeks the wea-
Their has been favorable for tobacco
stripping. Most of last years crop is
now ready for packing, and buyers
from the East are on hand prepared
to purchase, provided growers will ac-
cept their bids. But right here ari
ses a difficulty Our farmers do not
know the market value of this product,
and are consequently suspicious that
the low prices offered by buyers is the
result of a combination amongst them
against producers. Nor are we certain
but such is the case, for we can see
that the opportunity is in the hands of
the buyers to fix their own figures on
the entire crop. Eight, nine, and ten
cents are offered, which on comparison
with the quotations on New York, Con-
nectlcut Pennsylvania, and Ohio lots,
seems small But it must e remern-
bered that Wisconsin tobacco has not
been long enough upon the market to
acquire for itself a reputation sufficient
to give 1t a distinctive location among
Eastern quotations. 1t is placed under
the head of Western" on which the
quoted prices range from seven and "a
half to fourteen cents pound. Wis
consin tobacco may be equal is quality
to PENNSYLVANIA or New York seed
leaf, which sells as high as 45 or %
cents pound, but it is not probable
that such is the case from the fact
that (soil and climate being equally
favorable) our tobacco producers have
not had the experience in its culture
and subsequent cure to enable them to
place the crop before the buyers in as
perfect condition as those ofold to-
bacco growing districts, who have been
thoroughly educated to the process
Time will determine the value of the
Wisconsin crop. If it proves to be Of
superior qoality it Will gradually as
sumo leading position upon the mark
ct. If it is valuable, II will be sought
for, as the tendency of buyers tie favor
lots from particular locality will give
to that locality a reputation, and as
that reputation increases, SO will the
price increase until the maximum is
reached. We are not disposed to favor
buyers who wo, Id plot against the in
terests of our farmers, and, moreover,
we are inclined to believe that there
Is cause for tie complaints which reach
US daily from the tobacco district. La
few years, when Rock county has SER
we'd its apprenticeship in tobacco-grow-
ing, we shall better understand how to
deal with buyers Just now they have
US at disadvantage Ga
zette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS CASE

The work of adjusting the differences
bsswaen the United States and Great
Britain does not appear to progress very
satisfactorily. The London newspap-
ers are full Of hostile comments and
false report, in regard to the case of the
United States which has been publish
cd in reference to the Alabama Claims.
The statement Of the English case has
not been published. 1t is asserted on
good authority that Chief Justice Cock
burn, one of the arbitrators, will with
draw, and that the Government viii re-
pudate the Treaty of Washington, and
a correspondent of the London Ad0er-
tiscr advocates this course, and suggests
the reputation of the treaty OF Client
by the United States. The Daily.
Neus says it is preposterous to think
for moment that the claims of the
United States for indirect damages will
bs allowed, and declares that this Opln-
ion is backed by the sentiment of the
British people. 1t is not known, how
ever, that the Government has as Jet
taken any action on the subject.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07
VICE PRESIDENT COLFAX.

Yesterday "a number of North Carroll
mans, now in the city, called on Mr..
Colfax, in his room in the Capitol.
They were in troduced by Col Robert
NJ Douglas Private Secretary to the
President. Col Douglas and Judge
Henry, assured him, on the part of
those present, of their respect for and
confidence in bin, and Of the universal
and cordial feeling of attachment for
him by the loyal people of North Caro-
lima, and that the Republicans of that
State were still for Grant and Colfax,
as in 1868
Mr.. Cofax, in reply, ssreferred to the
measures that had been adopted to re
store peace and order III the South, aud
said that the Government owed it to
itself and to the people Of the South to
protect all in free suffrage aud free
speech. lie said he had read with IN
dignation and horror Of the outrages
committed on loyal citizens in that sec
ton, and this feeling was mingled with
one Of sadness when he reflected that
t. ese outrages had occurred III which
absolute freedom of the ballot and of
speech should be recognized as one Of
the greatest privileges. He spoke in
terms # approx | Of th, administration
OF General Grant. He regarded MS re-
election as not less important to the
country than that of Mr. Lincoln in
1864, and said that, assailed and criti-
czed as Mr.. Lincoln'S Administration
had b8en, and as all Administrations
would be, more or less, he believed
that the country would in due time
award to General Grant the same heart
felt commentator and approval which
had been bestowed on Mr., Lincoln.
In relation to himself, Mr.. Colfax
said that the Republican party had
men who were worthier than he was
for Vice President, and that any one
of those who might be selected by the
convention should have his cheerful
and earnest support. He also spoke
very kindly of the southern loyalists, as
he has uniformly done Oh all occasions
The Vice President was evidently
gratified at the cordial manner which
he was greeted by his ouihern Friends
and they retired with increased respect
and attachment for Schuyler Colfax.
Washlngton Chronicle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07

The Public Debt of the United
States was decreased $5,663 ,51l in
January.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07
CONNECTICUT.

The Connecticut Republican State
Convention met at Hartford, Nednes-
day of last week., and nominated the
following ticket for State Officers
For GoTernor-Marshall Jewell, of
Hartford.
Lieut.. Governor-Morris Tyler, of
New Haven.
Secretary of State-Hiram Apple
ton, of Groton.
Treasurer P. Nichols, of
Danbury.
Comptrollsr-James W. Manning,
Of Hampton.
This Is the ticket of last year all
good men, and 10 sure to be endorsed
By the people of the state. La the
platform adopted by the Convention,
the administration of President Grant,
was fully endorsed. ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07
THE BANKRUPT LAW.

The Wisconsin Assembly has, almost
unanimously, passed resolution asking
Congress to repeal the Bankrupt Law
The Preambles set forth that the act to
establish an uniform system of bank
ruptcy throughout the United States,
approved March I'd, 1868, which furn-
ished insolvents with IN opportunity Of
relieving themselves from heavy bur
dens of debt. has met the exigeney
which demanded its passage, and its
continued existence as law furnishing
interruptions debtors with temptation
to suindle and defraud their creditors,
while at the same time giving to credit
ors despotic sway over honest debtors
which is repugnant to the sense of fire.
dom and justice of every citizen.
Through its provisions suits have
been broaght by assignees Of bankrupts
in the United States Courts, for trivial
sums, and our citizens are compelled as
lesser evil, to pay the most unjust and
and fraudulent claims, with large costs,
rather than defend them in distant
Courts, at many times greater expense,
and the assets of bankrupts are thus
largely consumed in fees to those
charged with the execution of thu law,
with benefit to the creditors.
The Federal Courts are thus brought
into great disrepute, and the bankrupt
act is perverted into a means for the
unpuni.habls plundering of tho people.
For these reasons the Assembly
deemed it proper to demand of our
Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress to use oil honorable means in their
power to secure the repeal Of the act ].
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07

Rev. W. K. McLaren, of the West
minister Church. Detroit, notified his
congregation last Sunday that he had
decided to leave the Presbyteriaus and
take part with the Protestant Episco-
pal Church. He belongs to long
and noted line Of Presbyterians, and
the detection causes surprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07

CIRCUIT JUDGE-Judgs Stewart of
the 9th Judicial Circuit OF the state. is
candidate for reelection. The PROPOSE
ton to retain him in the position he
now holds, meets with hearty response
from all portions of this district, aud he
is likely to have no opposition.
Judge Stewart made himself good
record while Judge of tho Jefferson
County Circuit. aud his old friends
hereabout will be glad to hear that he
is still to occupy the bench.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07

hoN-PossUM- Congressman Ed
ridge, declared the other day in the
House of Representatives, that unless
the Democratic party nominated an out
aud out Democrat, he would vote for
Grant, and we believe this to be the
keynote of large majority of the
party in case any passive candidate on
a passive platform is placed in nomina-
ton. The opposers of Grant in the
Republican party may make up their
minds to an unconditional surrender to
the Democrats or stand by the choice
of the Republican National Convention
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07

The Congressional .ApportionmeDtbill
has 6aany passed both Houses
l. fixes the aggregate membership
Of the House Of Representative at 285
the ratio of representation being
1873, 900 inhabita nts, and no new State
having less than that population can
hereafter be admitted into the Union,
Wisconsin will have eight members
and Mime sofa three.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07

The Stokes TRIAL.-Stokes was
brought before the Court Of Oyer and
Terminer Monday morning, and there
was large attendance of spectators,
All Of Stokes counsel were present.
Judge CORDOBA was on the bench. Dis
trict Attorney Garvin demurred to
some of the pleas Of Stokes counsel,
and traversed onethe prisoners counsel
who said he would require time to pro-
cure witnesses and to try the issues
thus raised, and that jury would be
ne cessary. The judge stated that he
would summon an additional jury of
five hundred, and then Adjourned the
court to Monday. The issue to be
then tried is that raised by the prison
er's counsel against the legal ity of the
Indictment by the Oyer and Terminer
Grand Jury. %.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-02-07

There are now three Chicago Alder
msa IN Jail convicted of bribery.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02
Management OF Manure in Winter.

WHERE all the stock is kept in one
large barn, with a manure-csllar Under
meath, thor6 is little difficulty in managing
the manure, especially if there is large
tank for the spare liquid The main points
are to provide sufficient ventilation so that
no deleterious gases shall penetrate to
the hay or cattle above, and to use enough
material to keep the manure from getting
too wet
On farms where considerable straw ard
corn stalks are psed and where the man
ure IL kept out of doors, the main point is
to get the manure into a compact heap
Where the manure from the cow-stables
or pig-pens is thrown out into a small
heap by the door, it freezes through and
no fermentation takes place until spring,
but if all the manure from the horses,
cows, sheep, and pigs is put together in 4
large, compact heap, fermentation will
set in, and the frost will not pehetrate
more than few inches on the outside.
Our own plan is to place the heap In some
central point and wheel all the manure
daily on to the heap, shake it out, and
spread it about the heap, and endeavG as
much possible to mix the horse, COW,
and pig manure together. 1t is necessary
to insist on this point, as the men have
great disinclination TO spread the manure
about. If they become negligent, set them
to tuEn the whole heap over. This will
do the manure good, and at the sane time
teach the men lesson. They viii soon
learn that manure heap, carefully spread
out, can be handled as much easier to one
left in small heaps with the cornstalks
running from the lower barrowful to the
one above, as well-made load of hay
can be unloaded with less labor than one
built without thought or skill. 1t will
pay to manipulate the heap with as much
care as if you were making mammoth
hot-bed. An hours work now, when
there Is comparatively little to do will
save two hours work during the busy
days of spring. Manure so managed, if
the stock is well fed, can be reduced in
bulk one half without the loss Of any fer
tilizing material Last year our manure
so managed was in splendid condition by
the first of May to draw out and spread
in the ridges for mangolds,-Hear& and
Home
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02

Health would be much more carefully guarded
than II is at present, and the average Of human
life heightened by many years, II common sense
and the light Of experience wero accepted by the
universal public as their medical monitor and
guide The true philosophy Of health is simple.
It consists in refraining from indulgences and i'm
prudences which impair the vital forces, and in
supplying any deficiency Of vital power and CON
stitutional vigor that may exist, by invigorating
and Alternative treatment. To reinforce and regu-
late feeble system, and TO prevent more vigor-
ons physique from yielding TO unhealthy and de-
bilitatng influences, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
Is unqueetionably the most potent Of all vegetable
purifiers. As stimulant 1t is the purest ever ad-
ministered In medical practice; as a tonic and
stomachic, the most infallible; as an antiblious
agent, the safest and surest, and a. an aperient
and regulating medicine mild and painless yet ir-
resistbe. II Is protection against disease of
every kind, and all seasons, and is particularly
eflicacious as means Of forearming the system
against the ailments generated by raw damp,
ungenia atmosphere. Hence it's great value as a
winter tonic and invigorant No one predsposed
to indigestion, bousness constipation, rheuma-
tism or nervous headache, should ever be without
this Vital Elixir. As a certain class OF country
dealers are very anxious to dose their customers
with local bitters," Of worthless or pernicious
character, which they represent to be equal or
superior to the great national tonic, the public
is hereby JoreVdyned against their tricks OF
trade" 80
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02

follows zone of the pests of Che farmer
is rats To keep them within endurable
bounds is somewhat difficult matter, for
rat is as cunning rs a fox, and rs hard
to catch but there Is such a thing as
working strategy on it. A rat never digs
n hole unless IL has some projection TO
begin with, say stone, a stick of wood,
or anything else that makes an angle with
the ground a cellar wall il likes best. If
q rat is chased in a cellar, or other room,
II will run round by the walk and is de-
cidedly averse to leaving it. From this
habit we have hint how to out-general
II. The common steel-trap Is the best ar
ticle for the purpose. Stand barrel or
box, or other article, within four inches
of the wall, and in that open space set the
trap, without anything to hide IL. The
| rat in following the wall, will go into the
trap rather than go round the barrel.
| When il is caught smoke the trap with a
piece of burning paper shift your barrel to
another place, and set the trap as before. :"
In Germany, where potatoes are so
much cheaper than grain, tho experiment
has been repeatedly tried of feeding
| horses upon them--at least, In parts; and
this, it is said, has proved quite success
! full. In one instance five four-horse teams
were kept hard at work and in good condi-
tion on days ration for twenty horses, of
| one and one-half hundred weight of hay,
eight bushels of potatoes, fifty pounds of
meal, and liberal allowance Of chopped
straw. The potatoes were steamed,
mashed, and mixed with meal while hot,
and then covered up and allowed to re-
main for time, during which they under
went slight fermentation and evolved a
quantity of carbonic acid. The chopped
straw was worked in just before feeding.
! This trial was. continued for more than
four months, and found to agree with the
horses, while at the same time it proved
satisfactory in point of economy. As
this food must be sweet and clean, great
care is necessary to prevent the vessels in
which 1t is kept from becoming sour.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02

THE PHRENoLOGICAL JOUNAL has be-
gun the year well, We always see something in it
which instucts US, something which entertains
and something amusing 1t is capital family mag
azine. In the February number we find Illustrated
articles, and sketches on>-the following; James
Denoon Reymert, the eminent Norwego-American;
How the Faculties Combine; Protoplasm, or the
Mystery Of Physical Life; Expression-its Anato-
my and Philosophy; Conjugal Psychology; Joshua
Watson, the Philanthropic Churchman; "Folow
your Nose" or, How the Nose Indicates Character;
Rheumatism, its Causes and Cure; Great Criminals;
Plain Penmanshp; Pre-Adamites Found in the
Bible, new reading OF Genesis; Governor Wash
burn of Massachusetts,; A Marvellous Conjurer;
Pickles, etc Price 30 cents, single Nos. 50 q
year. S. Il. WELLS, New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02
FINANCIAL.
Investment Securities.

JAY COOKE & Co. are now selling, and rec.
ommend as a profitable and safe investment
for all classes, the Fret Mortgage 80 Gold
Bonds of the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany, bearing Seven and Three-teuths per
cent. gold interest more than per cent. cur
rency), and secured by first and only mort
gage on the entire road and equipments, and
on more than %, 900 Acres of Land to every
mile of track, or 500 Acres of Land to each
81, 900 Bond. The highest current prices will
be paid for U. S. Five Twenties, and all other
marketable Securities received in exchange.
Pamphlets, maps and full information will
be furnished, on application, by JAY CooKE
Il Co., Philadelphia, New York and Wash
ington, and by most Banks and Bankers
throughout the country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02

ARTHUR's LApY's HOME MAGAZINE, for
February, Is laden with its usual supply Of good
reading for the household. A contemporary well
says OF this periodical 1t is sprightly, pure, well
illustrated and filed with a large quantity Of
original matter especially adapted to the family;
and there arc few homes that would not be better
and happier for its presence" II is annbunced that
Miss Townsend viii commence sequel to her
story, "A Dollar Day in the March number.
Terms, S2.O0 year, with large reductions to
clubs Address T. 5. ARTHUR & Son, Philadel-
-. .
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02

On the death of one of England's most
eminent physicians, all his effects were sold
by auction, and among other things was a
sealed packet, marked advice to Physi-
clans" which brought a great price. The
follows AKecp the head cool, the bowels
open and the feet warm" If physic is ne
cessary, use Parsons P,Uydtipe IRls; they
are the most scientifically prepared pill that
has appeared in the last hundred years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02

CHuDREN's HoUR.-Says the Whining;
ton Statesman: 1.-THE editor OF the Cdtldrens s
Hour has done a great deal for the instruction and
amusement of the people, both old and young but
we think that In giving this little monthly to the
youthful world ne has done both State and Church,
home and society, favor that viii be blessing to
them, and a source Of lasting qualification to him
long as he lives and labors in so good field
We think none can gainsay this. The CHRdren's
Hour is published in Philadelphia, by T. S. AR
THUR & Son, at s1.25 year or, 5 copies and an
elegant premium for s..
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02

TIE COUNTRY SEEMS TO BE FILLED WITH SPE
oIFIos for the cure Of Lung Diseases, that one
scarcely knows which 10 use FOR want OF confidence
IN their medical properties but from the remarlIa-
bic cures and the high order and extraordinary
efficacy of Aliens Lung Balsam, we are com.
PEELED 10 regard the evidences Of our senses, and
confidently state for Cough and Cold, and that
IIydrd-hedG,ed Monster Consumption, we think
that preparation safe and certain cure that Is now
before the public.
Fer sale BY all Medicine Dealers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-02

A STABLE INSTITUTION just at the period when
all stdJiemen were complaining that the horseont3
ments Of the day were unstable remedies, the Mus
TANG LINmENT made its entrec in Missouri, with
out any flourish of trumpets, and within one year
became the fayorite embrocation for the external
dstempers aud injuries OF horsesand cattle In all the
Il has never had rival in the estimation Of accom-
pshed horsemen; Is It's household reputation as
cure for rheumatism neuralgia nipples and caked
breasts, tumors mumps, sore throat, earache tooth
ache, bruises, burns Wounds and spralns whit be,
hind its celebrity horse Lniment. The Mothers Of
America know is value and apply II promptly TO the
external injuries OF the rising generation" and, in
fact there IL not city township in the UHited States
where the MUSTANG lISAKNr IL not regarded by both
sexes and every class blessing TO the community