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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03
THE co NGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.

The division of the state into new
Congressional Districts, as made by the
Appsr tionmsnt bill which passed the
late Legislature, is as follows
First Ds5rtct-Rock, Racine, Kenosha,
Walworth and Waukesha counties. Pop
ulation l23, zOs.
Second District-C Columbia, Dane, Jeffer-
son and Sank counties. Population, 1879,
ITO.
Third District-Crawford, Green, Grant,
Lafayette, Iowa, and RichlAnd counties.
Population, Isl, $50.
Fourth District-Ozaukee, Milwaukee and
Washington counties. Population, 129, 400.
Fifth District-Dodgs, Fond du Lac, She.
boygan and Manitowoc counties. Popula-
ton, l3s, STA.
Si1th District-Grsen Lake, Waushara,
Winnebago, Calumet, 0utgamie, Brown
Kewaunee, Door and Waupaca counties
Population, I48,62S.
Seventh District-Ver La Crosse, Nom
roe, jackson, Clark, Trempeaeau, Buffalo,
Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce and st. Croix
counties. Population, 1885, l6.
Eighth Disrict-Douglass, Bayfield,, Ash
land, Burnett, Polk, Barron Dunn, Chip
pewa, Marathon, Shawsno, Wood, Portage,
Oeonto, Adams, Juneau, Marquette coun-
ties. Population, 63,263.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03
CONNECTICUT ALL RIGHT.

Connecticut followed in the wake other
sister state New Hampshire at her an
nual state election which occurred
Monday last, April 1st. Governor
Jewell is reelected, and tie other Re-
publican State officers chosen by ma
iority of about $50 over the three op-
posing tickets, and a plurality OF about
1000 over the Democratic candidate
The Republicans elect a majority in both
branches of the Legislature, insurlng
the election of United States Senator
to succeed Senator Ferry. The state
Convention which placed the success
full ticket in the field strongly endorsed
the administration of President Grant,
and this was the great issue of the
campaign. The results therefore sig
nifcant Of the drift Of sentiment in the
"nu:meg state in favor of the re-elec-
ton of Grant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

THE NEW SOLDIER HOMESTEAD
LAW The soldiers homestead bill
has at eng.h passed both houses of
Congress. 1t will surely receive the
signature Of President Grant when it
will become a law 1t modifies the
present homestead law in favor of The
soldier According to that law citl-
zen who enters land as homestead
must reside on it five years before he
can receive patent from the Govern
meDt. Henceforth soldier can have
the time of his service deducted from
the time ofresidence required to secure
homestead If he served three years,
for example, he would have only two
years to live on his land in order to
make it his own forever Moreover,
according to the provisions of the new
act, the soldier can select his homestead
twelve months before he isrequired to
occupy it. This is as it should be.
The soldiers cannot receive too many
-favors from the country which they
preserved - Mt,caukee Sentinel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

The business season seems at as. 1t
the point of opening, and with judicious
management trade may be greatly pro-
noted from this time forward. To do
this it only needs that larger profits shall
not be tenaciously insisted upon when
smaller are inevitable. Pertinently to
this subject an Illinois correspondent
writes as fellows "There is still great
deal of tobacco in this section unsold,
can you send US some buyers? There
are few men in-who monopollze
the trade, and buy from the raisers at
very low figures. Tobacco can be bought
here for from to II cents a pound.
Would it be a good plan for farmers
here to box their tobacco and ship to
New York z" To the last question we
answer, Yes.
By all means box your tobacco if it
is worth boxing taking care to box it
well, and then send it to this or any
other good market as soon as wanted.
The first question involves contingent
cy. We can not undertake to say that
We can send customers to the section
indicated by the writer, but this We
think we can guarantee : Customers
will voluntarily go there, as they go
elsewhere, just as soon as holders offer
the requisite inducements for them to
do SO. Has this been done? Our
correspondent appears to deprecate
monopolies, but is he sure he does no
also favor them when he com plain!
tt at buyers go to the producers instead
of the local dealers for their supplies :.
The Western seed crop, that of Illinois
as we'll as others, can find a market in
this season of unusual abundance only
at prices under rather than over the
ordinary average, and those, therefore
whose operations are calculated to assis
in bringing it forward are doing good
and useful work, the advantage Of
which will be seen hereafter if not now
however Disappointing the prices tina
are being paid Tobacco Leaf Q
Morch 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

The Herald correspondent, captured
by the Lowery outlaws in North Caro-
lima, thus describes Rhoda, Henry
Berry Lowery's wife: This young
woman is remarkably pretty her face
oval, of a very light color large. dark
mournful looking eyes; white, small,
even teeth well-rounded mouth !;
nose slightly retroasse with pro-
fusion Of straight, jet black hair.
She has small hands and feet, a low,
musical voice, and many minor graces
of movement and manner" But then
she cannot write, and smokes a pipe
and dips"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

1t is said that, since the passage of
the law authorizing the shipment of
of gold coin throughthe United States
Post Office, nearly 100000 has
been transmitted i'll bis manner. BY
this mode a saving B effected in the
cost Of from 80 to r. cents On the hun
bred, the shippers fixing the risk OF
losing through any dishonesty of the
clerks. No such loses have anywhere
been suffered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

Twenty-three cheese factories in Me-
dina County, Ohio, received during the
past season the milk from $500 cows
AID made 8 ,223 ,501 pounds Of cheese.
There was estimated to be 900 COWS
in private diaries, producing 200, 900
pounds Of cheese, making the aggre-
gate of the county 1923 ,40l pounds.
The total value of tie COWS is estimated
at $50, 800; OF tn, cheese, S3l8, 900
and of the factories $50, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

The Pope on Tuesday, of last week,
gavs long audience to the Prince and
Princess of Wales. He desired their
II ighnssses to convey to the Queen Of
England his thanks for her constant ev-
licences of sympathy, and praised the
people of Great Britain for their piety.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

There are four great varieties of the
peanut known to tie dealers The
African, which arc small and black
the Georgia, which is little better !;
the North Carolina, better still. and
the large Virginia peanut, which is
the best of all. The Tennessee peanut
has three meats, bat is ilI-fayored.
About $1,000 bushels were raised in
the United States last year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

The singular phenomenon of a show
er of worms, apparently falling with
the snow during a storm, was observed
at Somerville, Mass, on March l5 and
specimens were sent to the Museum Of
Comparative Zoology, of Cambridge,
Mass. This strange phenomenon has
never been satisfactorily explained.
One theory is, that the insects have
BEEN carried up into the upper air by
violent gales prevailing before the snow
storm. Another theory is, that the in-
sects are attracted by the warmth Of the
surface of the earth, and then, being
covered lightly by the snow, still en-
deavor to crawl through it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

The United States takes the lead of all ma
tons in enterprise and competition, and
New York is the first, generally, to offer
the greatest advantages. Almost every
month brings forth new advertisements, as
liberal in their terms as they are sparkling
in tn cir originality.
In another column of this paper the
Grand Opera Co, l29 Fulton Street, New
York, advertise to give performances
throughout the United States and distribute
$4,000 among purchasers Of tickets.
Ticket holders receive u handsome present
at the time of purchase; admission to one
opera ; and a chance of prize at the final
presentation.
We do not endorse gift enterprises but
this does not appear to class as SUCH but
rather Stock Company giving bona fde
Operas and then returning to their patrons
great share. OF the profits. This is indeed
competition. and certainly guarantees to
every one the value of his money.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

During the session of the Wisconsin
Legislature which closed last week,
one hundred and eighty eight general
laws, and enc hundred and forty one
special ones were passed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

Mrs. Alice Wayne, having aban-
doned an evil life, is featuring on the
social evil, to large and large cultivated
audiences in Boston. She treats the
subject boldly but delicately, and her
important conclusion is, that an erring
man is equally guilty with an erring
woman. and must be treated with the
same contempt which is bestowed upon
the woman, and the sympathy of her
audience with this position is always
emphatic and expressive.
The royal plate at Windsor, which
is kept in tolerably sized room and
an adjoining closet, is valued at FL )
100000 sterling. There is one gold
service, formed by George w., to dine
one hundred and thirty guests Some
pieces were taken from the Spanish
Armada, some brought from India,
Burmah, China There arc thirty
dozen of plates which cost twenty-six
guineas each plate. This is only por
ton of the royal wealth of England in
this one item of domestic necessity.
In the Tower of London are all man
ner of gold salt-celars, drinking cups,
spoons. ETC., which in value represent
an additional million or so.
Hon. W. H. SEWARD is very busy
with an amanuensis, preparing for the
press of the Appleton's his Voyage
Around the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

st. Patrick's CATHEDRAL at Rochester,
N. Y. is soon to be adorned with a
work of art, the equal of which cannot
be found in any church in the United
States. 1t consists Of an altar to be
dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, in
solid bronze, highly flushed in gilt.
1t will contain life-size statue of the
Madonna.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

II is well understood among politi-
clans that Judge Davis will decline to
run as the Presidential candidate if
he shall not be endorsed by the Gin
cinnati co invention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

A correspondent writes from Mack
mac, under date Of the 18th instant, as
follows :
"The ice is now from twenty 20
twenty-four inches thick in the straits,
but it is not Of kind that will last very
long, being black ice, with three or
four inches of snow on it. One week
of warm sunshine would damage it very
much. Quite a number of bets are
being made on the opening Of vaviga-
ton. Several have bet that the straits
will not open before the 10th Of April
but all such offers fnd ready takers
The lake is open from this side Of Bots
Blanc light house, but above it is re-
ported solid to the Fox islands and
Mantous.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

Loss BY FIRE.-fhe special fire re-
porter Of the insurance companies re-
ports the total loss BY fire in Chicago,
during the year ending March 81, at
Sl9l ,668, 740, of which l,003,3S0 is
exclusive of the Grgat Confagration.
The total amount of Insurance on these
losses, either adjusted Or now in litiga,
ton, is given at S42 ,321 ,421.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03
"a Office

rs HEREBY GIVEN, that the first meet
L ing of the Stockholders CT the Water
town Joint stock association Will be held
on Saturday Evening March 9th, 1872 at
O clock P. NJ. at the Office of g. Werlich
for the purpose of electing Nine Director,
and adopting bylaws FOR the regulation OF
the affairs of said Company.
Dated this 10th day of February 1872
THEODORE PRENTISS.
GUSTAVUS WERLICH.
HENRY BERTRAM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

Marshal McMahou and General
Bourbaki have given an assurance to
President Theirs that they will always
support the legally established Govern
ment Of France.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03
Valuable Property
FOR SALE.

FOR SA e.
I'm the principal business street in the
W city of WATERFOWL, Wis; lots nearly
70 feet trent by l32deep, with an alleyway;
two business buildings, (wooden) .one "a
feet by 40. two stories high, the other 20
feet by 80; also a large yard and stabling
for SO horses; a never failing well of good
water and a brick cistern. This property
will be sold under value, and a good title
given Reasons for seliing-going into
other business. Inquire of Q, Rourke. one
door west from American Express Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

There are twenty marble mills in
Rutland county, Vermont, with 400
saws. The best of these saws will pass
through block of marble, free from
flint, four BY six feet, at the rate of an
inch and a half an hour.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

Miss Nellie Grant, daughter of the
President, will shortly accompany
Madame Borie, wife Of the ex-Secretary
of the Navy, to Europe. 1t is expect
ed that Miss Nellie will spend some
time abroad.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

Nevada is shipping rice to Washing
ton Territory by the way Of San Fran
cisco.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-03

The State of Wisconsin Circuit Court for
Jefferson County.
Peter v Brown, Plaintiff,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-27
SCRAPS.

Railroad travel il improving.
The river is clear from ice a, Andalusia.
A house vas moved on Buffalo street to-
day.
Scarlet fever still prevails across the
river.
The spring weather makes l. Bsmbsrgsr's
trade brisk.
IF drivers and pedestrians do not go to
the right they 20 wrong.
Davenport has had another water works
lesson, in yesterday mornings FIRE.
LivingstOns are receiving new styles OF
hats and caps every day.
Susan b. Anthony Is going TO hold forth
q. the Bur.is House in abou. two weeks.
Mr.. Holly's men are expected abol,
April 18th to put the Water Works machine
~ together.
Jus. before six O'Clock last evening the
government mark at the new bridge showed
. rise Of four feet in ten minutes.
All considered, this has been . splendid
spring so far-fOr the coal trade. And
farmers say ii will be death on potato bugs
People who advertise only once in three
months forget that mos. folks can't rsmsm.
Der anything longer than abou. seven days.
Aa'ea'ins was electrified By seeing "tbs
nrs' boa, Of iSe ssason" yesterday. The
river has bssn frozen over ., that poin, III
days this winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-27
THE BRIDGE.
The Link Completed.

Atlsst the railroad and carriage bridge
which, since the location of the Arsenal
upon the Island, has been the pet wish Of
Us all TO have located al this point, has
noted the fact that lady from this side had
crossed the bridge on foot, being the FIRST
lady 90 cross the bridge At all On yester-
day afternoon the fret carriage WAS driven
across from DaveEpor', whose occupants
were Captain c. c. WreDshsll the Govern
ment Superintendent OF the bridge works.
Major Benyuard, Captain s. W. aobson,
Lieutenant J. l.. Drew, AID Corporal Wood
mansee. Il has lately been subject
twin cities to see whether the ice bridge
would LAST TILL the carriage bridge would be
ready for use, and many have been the
friendly speculations upon the subject. This
is nov question no longer. Singular to
say, on the very day, Ut the very time OF day
ct which the we'll known ice tracks across
the river broke loose from their moorings
aud began, by allow movefneuts, to 20 down
stream, and the honey combed rottenDess OF
the ice made itself visible BY being driven
up against the river banks, the carriage
containing the above mentioned viItors was
on ito way across the bridge TO greet us re.
joiciugly. The party spent with us an
afternoon entirely devoted to friendly con.
grAtulAtions.
OF our own feelings OF pleasure at the
completion of the link which binds US, "for
better or for worse" ia winter aud in sum
mer, with our sister city, wa can only say
that they are uualloyed with any feeling Of
which We are conscious excepting that OF
pure plsasureAbla pride in the knowledge
that our link of friendship is now complete.
I II matters not any longer What is the hour
OF night or day, or the condition of the river
or weather, there is nothing now TO prevent
either city in an q moment Of emergency al
once being able to crosA to the assis lance
OF the other. This, in itself is great point
though, OF course, the public at large look
upon the bridge more for its so valuable
ready means o. 'anspor., both for business
aud private purposes, than for any Other
reason. This bridge is the only two story
railroad and carriage bridge across the
Father of Waters, and is the most stipend
ous bridge in the United States. A railroad
and carriage bridge spans the river at Keo
kuk, but the two tracks are on one level
and have not the advantage of being isolated
from one another for the purpose Of nor
interference. Viewed as q model alone. ant
apart from it's solidi:y and strength, the new
bridge is triumph of civil engineering
and not only ourselves but the whole nation
has good reason to be proud of the monu
mental structure which stamps us as tn,
central railroad pOn, of the North West
aud the favored location Of the most impor
tant government improvements of the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-27

THE Use OF THE BIBLE IN ScuooLsl-
The present Board of Education in Dsven-
port have taken a stand which has not
been previously taken by any educational
Board. At their meeting on last Monday
evening il was unanimously agreed that
ihs Bible as the Bible, as whole, cannot
With propriety be used As a school reader /;
that the discretionary selection by teachers
Of passages to be read in schools opens the
door for seotAri-n bias, and that teachers
should be engaged without reference to
their theological views that teachers are
not engaged to teach their religious views;
and for other minor reasons. Therefore it
was resolved that equal rights, spiritual
fresdom, and the best interests Of religion
would be promoted by discou,inuing the en-
forced reading Of the Bible in schools
(which all are taxed to support" Other
resolutions 10 the sAme spirit we're agreed
10 and printed copies ofthe resolutions we're
directed to be mailed to each Of the Sena-
tors and Representatives Of Scott County.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-27

+. ISIS. E. Zsis, Of this city, has got in
a magnificent stock Of geutlemen's out
fitting goods, comprising the best imported
wooden piece goods, especially kept for Gus
tom work, and Also domestic wooleos Of the
best manufacture. His new stock Of ready
N AIDE clothing challenges attention, and is
fully suited to the demands Of all classes OF
buyers. 10 white shirts-sspec ally the
Diamond Shir,-he has full assortment,
and in fact the whole stock is Of the very
bes, kind. Mr.. Zeis has engaged Mr F
sch~sds, an experienced and fashionable
cutter. aud is prepared to execute custom
york IN the very bss, style possible, and at
the lowest prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-27
RE2VOUs DEBILITY.

WITH its gloomy sttsndsnts, low spirits
w depression, Involuntary emissions, loss
Of semen, sPsrmatarrhosa, loss of power,
dizzy head, loss Of memory, and threaten ed
impotSncs and imbeeility, find q sovereign
cure in HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC
SPECIFIC No. TWENTY EIGHT Com
posed Of tho most valuable mild and potent
Curatives, they strike ct at the roet of th .
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
charges. and tmpArt vigor and energy, life and
vitality to tine entire man. They have cured
thousands of eases. Price, S5 per package OF
five boxes and q large 81 vial, which 10 very in
persant to obstinate or old cases, or 81 per sin
gle box. Sold by ALL Druggists, aud sen,
by mail on receipt of price. Address, HUMPH-
REYS' SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDI.
CINE CO., 56s BROADWAY, New YoRK.
Chas A. Benser aud c, 5pidsl, Agents for
Rock Island,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-27
pKxooRArIo roWnsHIP MEErINa.

A meeting of the Democratic Township
Convention Of Rock Island was held las,
evening at the Court House, TO nominate
candidates to be voted at the forthcoming
annual township meeting. The meeting,
which was we'll attended, was enthusiastic,
and its proceedings were frequently accom-
panied BY applause from those present.
Meeting called to order BY the chairman,
P. T. McElherue. On motion W. 81. Lundy
was chosen Secretary. The call for the
convention was read BY the chairman and
the names of delegates called. Some Of
the delegates being usayoidably absent. on
motion delegates were chosen to ell their
vacAnies.
The roll being completed, on
motion Of j. r. Johnston an informal
ballot was taken for Supervisor, which
resulted as follows: /. Huber, 26 ; VIM,
Bell, 8; Jacob Norris, /; jacob Wollsnhaupt,
/; A. Bamberger, 2.
Mr.. Huber was then declared the nom
inee.
David Nunan was then nominated Assist
ant Supervisor, no one dissenting.
On motion of J. W. Ballard, Frank
L ucas was nominated by reclamation fol
the Office OF Assessor.
The meeting then proceeded TO take 81
informal ballot for Collector, The result o
which was T. D. Barns, l6; ]. F. Conway
Is; John r. Warner, 4. A formal ballO
resulted in ]. Frank Conway, %; 7. G
Barns, Is; John R. Warner, l. On motion
J.F. Conway was declared the unAnimou
choice of the convention for Collector.
Mr.. Conway thanked the meeting YER.
much for its kindness in nominating him
but said he was obliged to decline the nom
inAtion, not having time to attend 10 III
duties Of collector.
A formal ballot was then taken, with ID
following result. For Collector, John R
Warner, l6, 7. D. Barns, Is. Mr.. Barn
was then ON motion declared the unsnimou
nominee.
On motion of J. W. Ballard, T. "
Russell was ncminsted b. a>o'AustiOn fc
town Clerk.
The following named persons were the
nominated, by scclAms,ion, for judges
, election; lst Precinct, W. q. Black bur-
, Jacob WoolenhAapt. 2od Precinct, W.
E Lundy, John Kroger 3rd Precinct, VIM.
!. Errets, Ju ius Mulsck 4th Precinct, JAcC
= Dodge, W. d Crocken.
Il Ga motion adjourned.
O. W. Il. LUSDY, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-27
PERSONAL.

MOLINE, March 9th. 1872.
I was pleased to mees this afternoon, in
the town Of Moline, my old friend Henriek
Marie, who 10 the principal itinerant leo
.urer on Phrsnolcgy in town. Ihave known
him from bis infancy down, and was inti-
mately and personally acquainted with his
grandfather and his grand mothers mother
some years after he was born. He is q
nephew OF my excellent old friend, Presi-
Gi6drd. recently of Hayti, and brother
in.law of Elliott, the colored member from
South Carolina, under SCOTS carpes'bag
government.
p S.-No relation of the Dent or Grant
family. n.