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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-02

THE LBAvITT-CUTLEa BREACH OF
PaoMIss CAsR-A Waukesha correspondent
Of the Milwaukee Wisconsin, under date Of
March 29th, says: The brs ach of promise
case of Lsavitt vs. Cutler was given to tho
jury at 81 p last evening-the Judge hold
ing an evening session so a. to give the
counsel the time allotted to each side to
close up their arguments.
Tie court room, on the adiournms nj or
recess of the court, was Immediately closed
for the use OF the jury, and after some time
spent in conference the jury unanimously
agreed on a verdict of $4,000 damages for
plaintiff The sealed verdict was opened in
court at this morning the jurors answering
to their names on the call of the rsli and
giving in this verdict The verdict seem
to meet with general approval. The case
occupied ten days of this term of the court
and about the same time when tried year
ago at large expense to this cou nty, ami
the general feeling seemed to be that it was
time it was closed up in some way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-02
w God Y ard

'HE Subscriber is now prepared TO furn =
Il tsh on short notice all kinds of season.
90 IRE wood on reasonable terms. delivered
!nsm"ii or large quantities to any part of
the city tree of charge. Leave orders a the
Office OF 35m2
h a C. STREETER d co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-02
ply SfC1ANS.
w q. SpALDING,

r>uysICIAN AND SURGEON, and Ex-
aiming Surgeon for Pensions. once
n Johnson's Block, corner of Main ana is'
streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-02
J. HEYM ANN,

J. HEYMANN,
IMPORTER and dealer in Foreign and
l. Dsmestc Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran
dies constantly Cd hand.
W&tertown, Feb. 8, 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-02

PERsoNAL.-Mr. L. NJ. Marsh re
turned home last week, after an absence at
the East Of several months. Mr.. Marsh in
tends shortly to take trip to Colorado.
Mr.. G. W Sloan, who has been attend
ing law school at the University Of Aichi-
gan, Ann Ar Dor, the past winter, returned
home last week, having finished his course
Gustavus Schnasse, of Plsttsmouth, Ne
braska, former Register OF Jefferson ,Coun-
ty, and Treasurer of this city, has been
spen ding few days in towr, visiting
among old friends and neiehbors, all Of
Gus and happy in his new home.
The eminent Physician Of Chicago Du-
Linden House, Sunday, Monday and Tues
day. April l3, IA add Is.
ExAMINATIoNs-The closing exer-
cses of the several classes of Uaieu School
No. 2. Prof A. Lebourveau, Principal, took
place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
last week. The examinations were highly
successful, and the attendance of visitors,
especially on the last day was quite Large,
showing that more than the ordinary inter-
est was manifested by the parents and guar
dams of the chi!dren n, and all appeared we'll
pleased with the exercises. We have not
the space to make individual mention Of
those scholars who acquitted themselves
with credit, notwithstanding many are de-
serving of special notice.
The sickness OF Prof. Bernard prevented
the usual examination of the classes Of
Union School No. /.
The exam in alton at Union School No. ),
Mr.. J. Flavin, Principal, passed off to the
satisfaction of all concerned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-02

Boot and Shoe business,
on the north side of Main street, I'd door east
from 4th street, where will be found at all
times an extensive and we'll selected stock
of all sizes and styles, consisting of Gentle
mems, Ladies Misses and Children's wear.
His goods are all of the finest and best
quality, elegant and su bstsntial, and every
artical that he ma nufactures and sells is
warranted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
LOUISVILLE.
A Sharp F0rger.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. ia forger named
Norton succeed in defrauding the Drovers'
and Traders Bank of this city out of $6,-
500 and The West German out of 81, 4,500by
presenting letters of intoduction purporting
to be from NJ. Morgan & Son., of New
York, and deposi, ing fraudulent checks on
the Ninth Bank of New York. $500 re-
ward is offered by both banks. Norton ia
slim man, about 35 years old, weighs $50
pounds, thin black whiskers. ---
Last night the cashier and bookkeeper of
the Farmers and DroVers' Bank were in
the same car looking for. him. When
three hundred yards north Of Jeffersonville
he was recognized by the cashier, md rum
ming from tire car jumped off the platform
while the train was in motion and escaped.
Police and detectives from this city and
Jefersonville are in search of him.
A Negro Killed.
At Frankfort (Ky.) this evening at o.
clock negro named Nathan Blair was
shot in the forehead by another negro
named Robt. Combs and instantly killed.
Combs surrendered himself to the autheri
ties. Blair was stoning Combs house and
the latter shot him from 6 window.
Ku.KIux Arrested.
Messrs. Exum, Russell and Simmons,
with reQuisition on Gov. Hendricks, Of
Indiana, from Gov. Leslie, of Kentucky,
having obtained warrant for the arrest of
Jno. Oran, Of Henry county, KY, charged
with implication in the Ku Klux murder of
Wilson, on July %, Captured Oran Monday
aG ii o'clock in the morning near Albion,
Noble county, Ind. -.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
Condensed Teiegrams.

The remains of Gen. McCook were in
tered at Cincinnati yesterday in the pres.
ence of his mother and widow. His as
sassin has been committed to Jail at Yank-
ton.
. Cincinnati, Philadelphia and other cities
are moving for the relief of Shreveport.
i The Upive ~sslist Convention opened in
, Washington yesterday.
Secretary Richardson has found his way
to the national capital.
A fire at Rondeut yesterday destroyed q
church, packing house, five barns and
eleven horses.
Pittsburg is decorating for the Army of
the Cumberland to-day. They think Grant
Is coming.
Acow untracked train in Michigan yes
terday, killing two passengers and seriously
ipjuring several.
New York is to have State Temperance
convention in Utica, Oct. 9. Sizes.
o Rear Admiral Pennock is trying to keep
the peace between two tribes of Alaska In
dians.
The Pennsylvania constitutional conven-
tion has elected Jno. A. Walker; President,
vice Meredith deceased.
5 FOREIGN.
London is enlven ed with rumors of fur
ther Cabinet changes
A full freighte6 schooner sunk in the
Mersey yesterday wisb all 4b 3ald.
The negroes of Panams are anxious to
try their hand at revolution.
A severe storm recently occurred on the
Black Sea, wrecking seventy vessels near
the mouth of the Bosphorus. Nearly all
on board perished.
Pampeluna authorities have levied tax
on clergymen and others suspected of fav-
oring the Carlists.
2 The potato disease Is spreading in EDg-
land. 74.l1. b. E-s ~
1t is estimated by the Mark Lane Express
that England will have TO import Is, ,00o,0O
quarters Of wheat this year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
CHICAGO.
sssomewhat Embarrassed. :"

CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-The members Of
the Board of Trade were startled and
shocked on gathering in the chamber this
morning by The announcement that Capt.
Dennie Chapman, one of their number, had
committed suicide in the washing room OF
the chamber, by shooting himself through
the head. 1t appears that about 10 O'Clock,
an hour before, Capt. Chapman came into
the chamber and after chatting pleasantly
with one or two acquaintances among the
few people on the board, went into the
wash room and in moment afterward the
report of pistol was heard. On entering
tbe room be was found lying on the floor
with revolver in his hand and a bullet
wound just over his right eye. He lived
about two hours in an unconscious state.
His friends can give no reason for the rash
act. Though he was somewhat embar-
rassed pecuniarily, be had showed no signs
Of depression of spirits and his family rela-
tions are said to have been Of the pleasant
est character sT
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
NEW YORK.
The Ugly Side of Life Insurance

The Ugly Side OF Life Insurance.
NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-Philo T. Ruggles,
Receiver of the Electic Life Insurance
Company, states that he ia at present totally
ignorant of the condition of affairs. He is
determined however to make rigid exam
ination of the accounts to find out what
become of the funds. The officers of the
company made detailed statement show
ing the cause of suspension, the history of
its alliance with the Merchants Life Insur-
ance Company, aud the secret of the dissp-
pearance of the fun Is. The Eclectic Com
pany has been in existence between four
and five yeas and up to 1878 did good
business, its policies being all held through
out the country. For the past two years
the rate of deaths has increased rapidly,
the company paying ten hundred and three
thousand dollars in losses last year, being
80 per cent more than it could afford. In
addition to this the competition among the
different companies has caused a greater
expense in obtaining business. 1t is the
opinion of some of officers of the Eclectic
that by careful management the business
might have been carried on and they would
advise policy holders to keep up the
premium.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
FOREIGN.
Tha spanisIa Fandlanro.


MADRID, Sept. 16.-The Cartagena In
surgents are actively engaged mounting
guus. They make frequent sorties and
capture cattle with impunity.
Oh! Shah!
TEHERAN, Sept. 16.-The iShsh released
his late Grand Vizier from imprisonment
and appointed him to the minor position OF
Governor of the town of Reshd.
The ss, ,OOO, 600 Fire at Havana.
NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-A letter from
Havana giving an account Of the recent
great fire there says: The Tae1n market
or p'azo del Eapor, was an extensive build
ing of masonry forming square of about
six hundred feet front on each side aud two
stories high. The immense court was fill
ed with booths, wooden sheds and other
buildings occupied by hucksters and butch
ers, while the lower floors of four sides Of
the building comprised variety of shops
and stores Of all descriptions; and 10 the
upper stories lived the families of the shop
pers. Under the arches Of the Colonade
which surrounded the building were
stands which sold everything imaginable in
the way of trade. Over two thousand per-
sons lived within its precincts. The loss of
goods is estimated at So, ,O00, 900 and the en-
tire loss at $8,O00,000. The lives lost are
estimated from 20 to so.
France Evacuated.
PAH1s, Sept. 16.-The evacuation of the
territory Of France by the German army of
occupation, was completed at halfpast 8
O'Clock this A. NJ.
A petition, numerously signed by MEM
bers of Protestant deputies in the Assembly,
urging them to use their influence ard
throw their votes against the establishment
Of monarchy.
NJ. Lamaine has published another letter
in which he says he is not quite satisfied
with the declaratio.s of the Count de
Chambord. The country has certain rights
and liberties which must be preserved. He
hopes an explanation will be made which
will clear up all obscurities and free the po-
litical situation from ambiguity.
Riot I'm Ireland.
DUBLIN, Sept. 16.-A seriOas riot took
place at Frslee to-day. Several houses were
gutted. The police weie obliged to charge
on the mob with fixed bayonets.
Roman Catholics.
BERN, Sept. 16.-Au address signed by
large numbers of Roman Catholic clergy of
the United States has been received by
German priests, approving their attitude in
opposition to the Prussian Government.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
POLITICAL.
Prohibition q Failure In Massachu-
rsas7 setts.


Letter from she Democratic Candf-
s. date for Governor.
BosToN, Sept. 18-Ex-Mayor CASTOR in q
letter formally accepting the Democratic
nomination for Governor of Massachusetts,
thus alludes to the probibitory liquor law:
At a time when Tie State is suffering re-
proach for the partial and dishonest enforce
ment of some Of its laws it becomes our
immediate duty to seek to execute such
laws with honesty and impariiality or to re-
peal such statutes as cannot be thus en-
forced. An experience of twenty years un-
der what are known as the prohibitory laws
has proved that they cannot accomplish the
great and beneficial purposes for which
they were enacted. They have not dimin-
ished the evils which they were designed to
destroy, but they brought with them train
of attendant evils which have disgraced the
administration of justice and have tended
to corrupt public morals. Some other me-
thods of promoting by legislation the cause
Of temperance should at ieast be tried.
This cause is too high and noble in its cha
racter and in les purpose to attempt to
borrow any aid from injustice, partiality or
corruption. believe legislation can be
made to assist those who are by honest and
earnest efforts seeking to extend its benef-
Gent influence.
Judicial Conventions.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16,-The Repub-
lican Judicial State Convention met at Sac
ramento to-day, and was called to order by
Wslter VandyBe, Chairman Of the State
Central Committee. w. Ii. Scars was cho-
sen president The latter action is deemed
a concession by the Booth men, who are in
a majority and contemplate introducing res
olutions endorsing Booth.
The Democratic Judicial Convention
meets tomorrow.
Counsel for John A. Bauer, defeated tax
payers'candi6stef for Treasurer, makes grave
charges in court against the officers Of elec-
ton of several wards, referring mainly to
the bungling, careless manner in which the
count was Kept and returns made up. The
case will be beard a. special term of the
County Court on the 10Th of September.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
fTaE HANGING OF MRS. sURRATT.


TIE HANGING OF MRS. SURRATT!
1t has already been stated in the tele-
graphic dispatches that President johnson
Intends visiting Washington shortly, and
while there will collect documents and 9TH
or proofs TO substantiste his assertion that
be knew nothing of the Recommendation for
executive clemency in the case Iof Mrs.
Surratt.unIil after she was hung. And row
the Washington correspondent of the Gin
cinnsti Commercial writes, Sept. II:
Ex-senator Fowler, of Tennessee, is
here for the purpose, it is sid, of procuring
additional data for use in series Of letters
or articles which he intends to write, rela-
tive to the subj9ct now in controversy, as to
whether or not ex President johnson was
appealed 10, and If 80, whether or not he
failed to take notice of appeals made for the
commu alton of the death sentence of Mrs.
Surratt for alleged completely In the con-
spirscy to assassinate ex President Lincoln.
The resurrection of this old question, and
the active discussion regarding it at this
time, is accounted for in the fact that John
son is to be candidate for Senatorial
honors in the approaching contest in Ten
nessee. It is believed that Fowler also has
aspirations in that direction"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17

STATE COMPTROLLER JOHN c. BURcH
is not only viglAnt in the performance OF
the duties of his office, as ''the same" are de-
fined by law, but he is particular and care
full to answer by personal letter any attack,
near or remote, upon the financial pJlicy of
the State So far he has proven his capac
ity to fill position one of the most respon-
sib,e in the State, the satisfactory perform
ance of the duties of which cannot fail to
prove beneficial to every interest IN Ten
nessee.-M Memphis appeal, Sept. II.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
MEMPHIS.
No Abatement of the ScOurge.
It is Confined 20 the Borders Of Wolf
River.

IL IA Confined 20 the Borders Of Wolf
River.
MEMPHIS, Sept. l6.-There is no aba'e-
ment in the yellow fever, though its rava-
ges are most exclusively confined to
SPinch,' or of the mort western portion OF
the city adjacent to the mouth of Wolf
river where it first appeared. 1t is impos-
sible to obtain reliable data in regard to the
mortality, but evidently there is no de.
crease in fhe death rate. The city authori-
ties to-day took tee first sep toward meet
ing the exigencies Of the occasion, the
whole street force being put to work dis
tributing and burning coal tar In the infected
quarter while the citizens met and reorgan-
lied the Howard Association, with A. d.
T,anOstaa, Pres cent. The Association will
to.morrcw open an Office snd be prepared
TO furnish nurses and relief to all who ap-
ply. a.,
physicians advising all who can to leave,
and the trains in all directions are crowded.
The widest reports are circulated through
ont the country in regard to the number
diving, but il is safe to say that since the
disease appeared the number ofdeaths from
ali causes has not reached 30 in any day,
and since the flight of the terror-stricken
ones there is less excitement than during
the prevalence of the cholera.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
0-N~-$-
TEXAS.

Brownsville DoEuged-CrOps Destroy.
ed-six Miles of Railway washed
Away.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Sept. 16.-The Rio
GrSnde has overfowed its banks for the
first time since 1869. The upper country is
inundated, and there is three feet IN the
main pIazS of the City, Canargo and an
almost unbroken sheet OF water from
Brownsville to the Gulf. The cotton crop
is destroyed. The Rio Graade and Point
Isabel railroad track is washed away for
over six miles and almost the entire line
submerged and ruined. The poles of the
telegraph companies lines to ,Brazos are
swept of, mails stopped and stage communi-
cation with the interior suspended.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17

In answer to Pennsylvania paper which
insists that only on Democratic principles
can the government be preserved, the Ban
ner says 'fif he viii tell Us what Democratic
principles are, we'll Know exactly how the
thing can be DONE" Whether the Pennsyl-
yanian will undertake to teach our ignorant
neighbor bis first lessons in the alphabet, re-
mains to be seen.-MemphiS Register.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
49, ao O00.0OO bibles.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16.-From re-
pot just issued, it appears that the Amefl-
can Bible Society consists OF z,lZo NE ul'
rectors and $4,000 life members Id Lne on5 re-
ceipts of the last fiscal year were SIo I,9oi'
of which $1S,7S9 remain une1penoea.
During the fifty one years ot its existence IL
has published 29,9S2 ,2l2 volumes in 30 dia-
Iects and languages.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17

BALTIMORE, Sept. 16.-At the meeting
of the Grand Lodge this morning an
amendment to the Constitution to change
the time for the annual meeting OF the
Grand Lodge 80 as to permit its session at
a later season of the year in case Sonth-
ern civ be selected was adopted.
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a 0ufee Death.

COLUMBUS, o., Sept. l6. Joseph
Owens, a middle aged man, was supposed
to be drunk when be entered saloon last
night and sat down ard leaned ms heso on
q beer table. He was not disturbed un-
til this morning when be was found 10 De
dead.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
On the Increase.
YELLOW FEVER.

Spreading I'm Louisiana and Ar
kansas.
LITTLE Rock, Sept. 16.-The yellow
fever is reported at Fulton, the southern
terminus of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad.
Also at several of the smaller towns in
North Louisiana. Two circus men died
with it at Vernon, La, Wednesday. No
trace of fever here yet, though thee are
fears it will reach here.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17
SHREVEPORT.
The Plague Decreasing for. Want of
- Victims.

X
Victims. r4
SHREVEPORT, Sep 16.-The report Of
the Howard Association for the twenty
four hours ending at six p. m. Of the 10Th,
gives the names of 80 dead, all whte,
among them the manager of the Western
Union Telegraph. 1t is supposed the num-
ber of new cases is decreasing for want Of
subjects. Thirty five interments yesterday.
Weather cool.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 16.-Wm. BerDa d,
An old operator of the Western Union Tel
egrapb, has offered his services to the Com
pany TO be sent to Shrevepor', and leaves
for that place to night.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 16.-Any money
sent to the Howard Association here viii
be iudicious!y expended.
A private dispatch from Shreveport reports
the death of Rev. Fathe? Quemerais and
the serious illness Of Father Pierre. No
other priests are there.
HGov. Kellogg to-day forwarded thous-
aud dolla to the Howard Association at
Shreveport for the benefit of sufferers.
On the Increase.
WASHINGTON, Sept. Ex-senator West
to-day received the following dispatch from
the Mayor of Shreveport: Sickness is on the
increase. Do all you can for us, There
is no money in the city treasury, and the
poor are on our hands, aud for lack OF funds
we fud difficulty in buryiDg them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17

SENATOR ALCoRN says if the Democrats
of Mississippi noo mate candidate for
Governor, be will be forced to withdraw
ftom the contest in favor of Ames.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17

TENNESSEE BONDS declined slightly in
New York yesterday, the old issues selling
at 81, and the new at SG4.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17

Lord Gordon-Gordon has been arrested
70 bis flight and now lies behind The bars Of
MsnitoubS jail. The prospects for the
release of the Minnesota kidnsppers are
Frightening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-09-17

COTTON was infsir demand in New York
yesterday at 2O3c for middlng
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uaian aud Smerieam.

GOLD was quiet and steady in New York
yesterday at 1116111s, closing at 1115.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-07-30

"Mary, are you crazy? 1t is
scarcely becoming for q woman
thus to usurp her husbands
place.!
"We are firm, my dear, at
least so you told Inc this morning
Henry Haven Il " ife--and
therefore our interests arc ldentl-
cal.
Eyes, but"
consequently" went on Mary,
mimicking her husbands rather
pompous voice Of the morning, II
shall beg the privilege of interter-
ing whenever deem it advisa.
ble."
Mr.. Haven looked frowningly
at his wife, but the wrinkles van
ishcd out of his forehead at the
smiling sunshine Of Mary's eyes.
Ny doar," said he, ''it is rather
late to transact any more business
today. Shall VIC walk home to-
gether?"
And Mr.. Haven must have left
his ''interferenco" principles at the
Office, for Mary never saw any
more Of them. Neither husband
nor wife ever alluded to the subject
again, but Mr.. Haven was cured
of his own bad habit. Mary's sim.
pie stratagem was worth 4 thous-
and remonstrInces.