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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-01-27
FOR RENT.

V'HE FINEST WOODEN MILL in the Valley
i oil Virginia. known as tie
ShannGndaic WG0ien Mills,
Capable of working Thirty Tronsand ponnda of
W"O"pcr aniun, Nsver-Fali:ny Stream of Wa
ter, and all @
LATEST IMPROVED MACHINERY.
Thr g"Od Tenement II uses. and in Il fine
Wonl Growing Cnuntry. Viii rcut for Three
or Five Years. For fur'l,.r arrIcu':ir- apply
20 the owner. DAVID JOIIS>TDE I''
kn'ct"wn. Jyf:ci sou County, W. Va
January II, iS74-lu
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-01-27

TRY the Arctic Soda Water At MaIon'r Drug
l. Store. The beat in town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-01-27
CHRISTMAS GOODS !!

in fact rome'hipg to 'u' every one Call and *.
Goods will be sold very low 20 suit the tiTn., rs
the least money. W q ~ I"r
December Is, 1873 N'1"ON'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Playing Billiards with his Nose.
From the London Daily News.


An American has come forward with
fresh notion, which may entirely
revolutionize the world of billiards.
This gifted person filings away the time
honored cue and undertakes to conquer
his opponents 10y simply substituting
his nose in it's place. In a report of
match played with Dufton the other
day we read Ellis modus operandi
is very simple. Dufton plays a break
with the cue in the usual way, and as
soon as he leaves off Jefferson bends
over the table, taps the ball with his
nose, and rolls it into the pocket Or
caroms from it on the other ball. ;"
There are undoubtedly some advan-
tages in this dispensing with the cue.
The player, we presume, is not obliged
to chalk his nose. s- g. SIS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Growth OF Colorado.

The Worcester Spy furnishes some
statistics in relation to the Territory of
Colorado. The growth of population
has been something noticeable even in
this country. Until the year 1859
there was not house or settled family
in Denver, the present capital. The
Territorial Government was secured in
1861. Last Winter an act was passed
that population of 1875, 900 should be
necessary for an admission to the
Union. The population is now 1O4, $50.
The monthly increase since August has
been three thousand. In 1870 the gold
and silver product was So, $50, 900; in
1878, SIS, 900, 900, and the average daily
product is now about $4,000. The
coal formation is also valuable, the
daily product being now thousand
tons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Sale Of the Wines Of Napoleon iii.

December 9, at Crockford' s, London,
the remaining portion of the fine wines
were disposed of by auction. There
was a very large attendance. Porto
Rouge, vintage 1847, shipped by San
derman, sold at Is per bottle Porto
Dore, fine golden port, vintage 1884,
in magnificent condition, IS per bottle;
Clarets-Bordeaux, Rouge, Chateau
Laftte, vintage 1858, bottled expressly
by Clossman & Go. for the Emperor,
los per bottle; eau de vie, very old,
laid down at the Tuileries, and having
the crest and initial of the Emperor on
each bottle, EGO per dozen. Rare old
Madeira of Nap leon Ill, having the
imperial N. and crown on the
bottles, Els per dozen. Old Malvoisie,
the wine OF the Empress, bottled in
1858 at the Tuileries, 25s per bottle.
Very fine Chateau Coatet, bottled at
the castle Of the Marquise Lur Sa-
lnces, 9sper bottle. Roman Burgundy,
vintage 1865, branded with the impe-
risl arms, ELI per dozen. Old white
sparkling burgundy, vintage 1853, los
per bottle. Some very old rum, with
the green seal, from st. Cloud, los per
bottle. The Johannesburg of Prince
Metternich, called Schldsse-M etternich,
FL per bottle. A quantity OF wine in
bond, consisting of ports, sherries,
etc., realized on an average e10 per
quarter cask, exclusive of duty and
other charges. ~ 49,. 6 ..r.'....r
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Emigration Statistics.

The annual report of the Emigration
Commission is nearly ready and con-
tains some interesting statistics. Dur
ing 1873 oct, 9O1 emigrants arrived at
New York Of these IS, 1873 were Ger
man, 6S, 1888 Irish, 35, 543 English, o.,
l42 Scandinavian, S,21O Scotch, 6,331
Italian, 6,172 Austrian, 4,64S Swiss,
4, 142 Russian, 2,S58 Welsh. $40 Bel
gian, SIC Hollanders, SIG Luxem-
becgers. The Irish quota is much
larger than last year, while the Ger
mans are fewer by 10000. It s COM
puted that where one German goes to
the manufacturing districts about
thirteen Irishmen accompany him,
while every Irishman takes three Ger
mans to the agricultural regions. A
very small percentage of either settles
south of the Potomac. In the last
twenty-six years 5,25O,OOO emigrants
have come to the United States,
bringing $4,000, in gold with
them u.s.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Norway and Sweden.

Never could more dissimilar nations
be united under one government than
Norway and Sweden. Norway clings
with the most absurd tenacity to the old
things and old ways of doing them,
while Sweden is ready to advance with
the rest of the world. The difference
appears strikingly on the line of rail
road between Christiania and Stock
holm. The road is about 400 miles
long, of which. say, 100 are in Norway
and 800 in Sweden. The time for ex-
press trains is about twenty hours. Of
this, something like eight hours is
taken for the Norwegian 100 miles,
leaving twelve hours-really only eleven
hours for the Swedish 800 miles, or
II miles against % miles per hour.
But most of the travel In Norway is by
the very old fashion of carroles and
post horses, the principal roads-under
Government care-be1ng in good order,
and the speed averaging, with push,
six or seven miles per hour. The Amerl-
can Consul in Christlania-which is the
only live part of Norway is trying hard
to get our mowers and reapers
into use there, though thus
IdE Will 1uu1uoTSut SUCCESS. LII owe
den these things are being taken hold
of with something like freedom. The
Swedes are, evidently, a contriving and
mechanical people, and in such things
very much in advance of their neigh
bors. They are just the kind of people
to be at home in America, and the very
best kind Of people America could have.
In both countries, as well as in Great
Britain, heard the loudest kind oI
lamentation over the great emigration
to America. Lack of laborers causes
strikes and high prices, they say, and
reduces the means of the old countries
and the values at the same time. Land,
generally, seems to have touched its
highest point everywhere on this side
of the ocean, and to be falling with no
little rapidity, and with an even dimin-
ishlng number of purchasers. Of
course, [ speak generally and not par
ticularly. What shall we do about it
seems to be an absorbing question in
each of the countries through which I
have passed. The story Of success in
America flows back from every pen;
and those who remain, having friends
who have gone before, are. in nearly
every case, anxious only to get away
themselves. Correspondence of the
Scientific american. -.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Uhe KepnbHtan.
WATERFOWL, WIS.,.
J. H. KEYEs, Editor and Proprietor
Far ADart.

Beneath the quaint old bridge you hear
The waves make music as they pass =
And, winding to the elm-tree near, n
You see the pathway through the grass
Where we were wont to walk, alas
The river wanders as of DID,
Beneath the shade of willow trees
The sullit waters CLEAN like gold,
And ripple to the gentle breeze
But am far from thee and these! --
The sky bends over broad and blue,
And, in, the soft and mellow light
You tread the lane our footsteps knew
In former days, when days were bright
Do these days bring such sweet delight
And still that lane with grass Is green
Wirh fragrant flowers the banks are fair
In golden gloss and silver sheen u. "
The bees still haunt the balmy air; ,.....
But you will fail to find me there.
Again, perchance, may not see .r.,t q. ,.,
The rustling rows of willow trees,
(Which leant a leafy canopy tf,t
When we strolled underneath at ease y
q For [ am far from thee and these .
Our joys forsake us, Soon does Spring
Pass by and for the Summer call +.
Soon do the birds lose heart to sing,
When fading leaves in Autumn fall -E.
And Winter is the end of all. IS, .3to.a.H
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

A glance at the above statement will
show that there was a falling off of
about $2,OO0,O00 per month in the re-
ce1pts for October and November as
compared with those of July, August
aid September. Stated precisely, the
average receipts per month for the first
quarter Of the current fiscal year were
s., 1913, $50; for October and November
S., 821, 255, being a difference of ST.
902, 404. The income tax having
been repealed, a great part Of
which was formerly collected during
the first quarter of the fiscal year, and
special taxes due May 1, having been
mostly collected for the current year in
May and June, instead of July and
August, as heretofore, there is no rea
son why August and September should
have been greater than the average re-
ceipts for October and November, ex-
cept the financial depression referred
to. It is evident, therefore, that the
receipts for October and November
were nearly 81, 100000 less than they
would have been but for the d1stur-
bance in financial affairs. But from
the last week in November to the pres
ent writing-Dec. 81, 1873-there has
been a steady increase in receipts,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Why English WOrkmen Don't Like the
@ United States.
London Correspondence of the Cincinnati Com
martial

London Correspondence of the Cincinnati Com
.--..r ,s merciaL sf tH.G!1
The other day I had shown me some
letters written by various poor men
who had gone out from Yorkshire and
settled in town of Central New York,
and they said that though they could
earn enough there to make them much
more comfortable than they had been
in Yorkshire, they were all resolved to
come back, and 1 suppose by this time
they have done so. They were very
vague in giving their objections, but
said that they found life in
America void of all interest
for workingmen. They found none
OF those little clubs in which at home
(Yorkshlre) they were won't tomeet and
talk over the politics of the day. They
found no learned gentleman anxious to
lecture to them occasionally. The
amusements were of the most miserable
description chiefly negro minstrelsy-
The .ocal newspaper never had an in
teresting article, and was tissue of
the dryest local items. The preachers
preached a dull, humdrum orthodoxy,
and were rarely as well educated as
their own English parsons. Altogether,
life in a New York town they found
and preferred their crust
in Yorkshire, with the old surround
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

enua,1 uuiluiug seveuuy-UwO IeeJ square,
decorated with futed columns and
pilasters. In front was the orangery,
consisting of fifty large orange trees Va
huge boxes standing in semi circle.
That the king had a real passion for
flowers is clearly evident from the way
his courtiers took to fiatter him on one
evening when he was to visit the Petit
Trianon: they ornamented the whole
front Of the orangery with a species Of
flower new or very rare in France be-
fore that time, arranged IN twenty-four
letters, each seven and q half feet high.
These formed the words, ''VSve te ROi
Louis 1e Baeae. Ainae,' the whole finely
illustrated.
The little Trianon and its gardens,
fearfully mutilated during the Revolu
tion, were nobly restored by Louis
Philippe after he had converted Yer
sailles into an historical museum and
such as they appeared IN 1887 they still
remain. The palace is white marble
building EMPOWERED in luxuriant folia-
age.
Under the auspices of the Empress
Eugene the Little Trianon was repair
ed, and in it was exposed rich collec-
ton of historical objects Of the eight
zenith century--distinctly a Trianon
museum. Among the articles loaned
by the Empress was q sample book OF
Marie Antonette's dresses. Most of
them are .gauzes all Indian fabrics SO
fanciful in design, SO brilliant and va
ried in color. SO light in texture, that
they suggest the wardrobe of a fairy
rather than that of mortal woman
-Lippi'acotts Magazine for January
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
IS What Dark de Hole i? -

Two darkies in the West went out to
hunt 'possums, and by accident found
a large cave with a small entrance.
Peeping in, they discovered three
young bear whelps in the interior.
" Look heah, Sam, while go in dar, y
said one, "and gets de young bars, you
just watch heah for de ole bar" Sam
got asleep IN the sun, and when open
ing his eyes he saw the old bear scour-
ing her way into the cave. Quick as
wink he caught her by the tail, and
held on like blazes. "Hullo. dar Sam,
what dark de hole dar 30 Chord
bless you, Jumbo, save yourself,
honey if dis tail come out, you'll find
what dark de hole" G.|
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

The President, on January 5, sent a mes
sage to the Senate Withdrawing the nonina-
ton of Acknowledgement Williams for the
position Of Chief Justice Of the United States
Supreme Court, stating that the withdrawal
is done at the request of Williams. The NOM
ination OF Col. Bristow for the position of
Attorney General is also withdrawn. The fol-
lowing is the letter of Williams asking the
withdrawal of his name:
m ~ 50 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
.. WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. Z, 1874. I
To the President: a ts.
SIR You We're kind enough, without my
solicitation, or any knowledge on my part that
you contemplated such thing. to nominate
me for Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court Of
the United States. Since that time the food
gates OF calumny, in all directions, have been
opened on me. My abilities have been dis
paraged, and my integrity brought in
question, and it seems to Ice that
public opinion averse to my appointment
has been created, which might hereafter
embarrass your administration, and perhaps
impair my usefulness upon the bench. With
perfect consciousness that l have performed
with clean hands, and upright purpose, all the
duties OF the various public Offices to which
have been called, and trusting to time, and d
just public, when better informed for my vim
dcat1On, respectfully ask you to Withdraw
my nomination for chief justice.
have the honor to be, with great respect,
GEO. FL. WILLIAMS.
The President, on receipt Of the above re-
quest, Immediately complied with its require
ments, and withdrew the name Of Williams.
Speculation was then busy as to who would be
the next nominee. Senator Morton, Judge
Rockwell Howe, Edwards Pierrepont, Judge
Dillon, of Iowa, and Morrison Waite, of Ohio,
were mentioned in connection with the place
but later events proved that all these specu-
lations were wide of the mark. The President at
late hour on Friday gave notice that he
would appoint to the position of Chief Justice
Caleb Gushing, and also intimated that he
would accept. AS soon as the appointment
was announced, there commenced a discus
sion by everybody about the capitol, and the
prevailing opinion seemed to be that the
selection was an excellent one, and
that the nomination would be con-
firmed. The appointment of Gushing as Chief
Justice leaves vacancy in the mission to
Madrid, and opens another field for specula-
ton. The President attaches great 1mper
lance to this place at this time, as is shown
by his selection of Cushing to succeed Slckles,
and it is probable that he will appoint some
one having profound knowledge of the laws
of nations, and Charles Francis Adams has
been named in wild rumors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
LlsDing.

A country fellow who lisped, having
bought some pigs, asked neighbor
for the use of a pen for a few days.
Said he: Il have juth been purchathin
thome thwine-two thowth and pigth.
I want to put them in your pen till
can get place for them" e.
6 Two thousand pigs!" exclaimed
the neighbor; ''why, my pen will
hardly hold Dozen
"You don't understand me, Mr..
Bent. [ don't thay two thothand
pigths, but two thowths and pigth. 7"
81 hear you," said Mr.. Bent. 1.-Two
thousand pigs. Why you must be
crazy"
81 tell you again." exclaimed the
man, angrlly, "I mean not two thou.
thand pigth, but two thowth and two
pigth."
"Oh, that is what you mean, eh +?
Well, the pen is at your service"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

JOHN 81. REAGAN, who was the Post
master General of the southern confed-
eracy, is candidate for the United
States Senate from Texas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

A. HARDWOOD, of Ipswich, has been
experimenting on the popular theory
that where fireplace is so situated
that the sun can shine upon it, the So
lar rays will put the fire out. Mr.. Har-
wood used night lights, which he care
fully weighed and then burned, one in
the dark, another exposed 80 the light.
In every case the one in the dark used
in equal times from 20 to 80 per cent.
more tallow than the one in the light.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Revenue Receipts.

The following are the receipts of in
ternal revenue for the first six months
OF the present fiscal year, ending with
Dnc Al 1879
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

coming up for the month of December
to SO, 012, 1884, or within 1928, CTS of the
average of the three months just pre-
yiOus to the panic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

A KANSAS preacher has had his
salary increased $50 year for thrash
ing three men who disturbed his con-
gregatiOn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

SAN FRANCISCO is elated over the birth
of six aquarium sharks.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-06
to the family, who have the sympathy of
the entire communitv.

to the family, who have the sympathy of
the entire community.
PRINCETON, ILL.,, March 5.-A barn be-
longing to James Rishers. atI.imerick Ru-
reau county, together with considerable
grain and hay, was destroyed bv fire the
other evening. The fire originated by a
small boy lighting matches near a straw
stack.
DUBUQUE, March 5.-The brewers of
this city are at loggerheads, and are unable
to agree upon an advance in price of two
dollars per barrel for ale and beer. One
faction desires $l2 per barrel; the other
still sells at so. and no change has been
made from the old rates.
Dick Notter,a boat builder. was severely
burned on the breast and stomach by the
bed clothes taking fire while ne was asleep
in hotel in Dunleith His recovery is
doubtful
DETROIT, Mich, March 5,-At AuSabIe.
last evening, John Henderson, while intox
icated. fell into the river. He was soon
rescued, but failed to revive.
At Forrest Bay last evening Joseph
Thomas, in the employ Of Hicks & Fnui.
Ter, was caught by belt. carried around a
oidlC anu hHiSu TIC RAVES d ldihItN Ill
Sanilac.
A kerosene lamp exploded in the milli-
merry shop Of Miss Jeferds, at Mason, and
before the consequent fire could be extin-
guished, the building, three story brick,
was consumed, The losers are Miss jeff
erds, DIR. Eanduzer, Christmas, the pho
tographer; E Culver, jeweler; 0 " Hal
sted, drugs +; Webb & Mead. clothing and
crockery; f Flora, boots and shoes The
loss is $4,000; fully insured. Most Of
the stocks in the stores we're insured,
SAN Francisco March 5.-It is report
ed that the notorious brigand, Tiburcic
Hasquez and portion of his gang sailed
for Mexico on the steame Constitution yes
terday. 1t is not believed by the police.
New ORLEANS, March 5.-The build
ingS % and "a Rampar and SO and 81 Ba,
sin streets, were burned to-day. Los.
$3.50 000
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-06
ST. LOUIS, March 5.


Flour-Dull: super winter 5 COOS 50; extra IS
az GO. :,
Wheat-Firmer: No3, spring 1914 G 21l4 No }
red fail 45.
Corn-Dull t60 cash and March.
Oats-A shade better No 2, as.
Barley-Dull; No 8, spring A011 GU
Rye-Dull and lower; No z, w.
Whisky-Nominal at %.
Pork-Firm at IS 90.
Bnlk Meats-A shade firmer; large sales Of clear
ribs at Quincy at ~ cash; 73s BID here
Bacon-Firmer; shoulders 64 clear sides sag
So
Lard-Active and firm at sAa.
Hogs-SteaGy; light 1854 20; heavy 3D.
Catfle-Ouiet: butchers COWS ! 1888 70; good TO
choice native steers 25g5 10
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-06
Humphreys
WITCH HAZEL :
THE MARVEL OF HEALING.

Is the indispensable Medicine for Families
1t is always safr-always reliable-never injurious
II heals the widest variety OF Accidents Injuries
1t is the greatest styptc or stauncher of Bleeding
known.
It is the only always and infalibe remedy for
Piles.
1t is the only cure for Naricose Veins.
Ii i the sure remedy for Neuralgia & Rheumatism
For Burns and SCnburns il is the Marvel of Healing
For Ulcers, Sores, Bois, ,Felons & COrns Unequaled
For Lameness, Soreness or Stifness-beyond praise
A. a Toilet Article for Shaving, thing-Invaluable
IL has been known and in for Thirty Years.
1t Is prepared by scientific and experienced Ply
siCian.
1t il sold by all respectable Druggists and Dealers
All the above goods are for sale in Rock Island
by otto Grotjan, Benser & Thomas. G. Speidel and
E. Breunert; in Moline by J. =. Richards
3-4dmwf&w1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-06
FAMILY CASES.

No.
/ Win 85 Large Three Drachm Walls. Rose
WOOD Case, and Humphreys Homeopath-
ic Mentor New Book k)................12 12 90
With 30 Large Three Drachm Walls Moroc-
oCase, and Specific homeopathic Man
nal, Small Book. ....... .,........ 10 90
With 20 Large Three Drachm Walls. Moroc-
co Case, and Specific Homeopathic Manual 6 90
4 With 20 Large Three Drachm Walls, Paper
Case and Specific Homeopathic Manual. 90
Single Large Nials ............,... SOC and 90
Sold by all Druggists. Sent by mail or express,
free, on receipt of the price.
Address
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co.,
OFFICE AND DEPOT,
562 Broadway, New York
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-06
K Currency G's-1.161s.
New 5's-l. .l1's.
COMMERCIAL.

FloUr-Q0iet and firm: super western and : ate
601G 05: common to good extra 251l6 50.
Whisky-Steady at 96
Wheat-Iu moderate demand and shade higher
No Chicago sp ing 4a11 u do Milwaukee l 81
al 80; Iowa and Minnesota spring ! 31iqGl1 81.
Barlgy-Ste
Com-Opcned firm but closed dull; mixed
western 1SdS1; old do S5.
Oats-Qaict and firm; mixed wcsier1 G2G6G
white 6@tg64.
Cohee-firm; Rio % s6D262i.
Sugar-Firmer: fair to gond refining q I124.
E.gs-Dull; western 900 22ia.
Wool-Firm domestic fleece 40465: pulled 25Gl
25I9: unwashed 1892.
Pork Firmer; new mess 16 0l.
Lard-EXcited and higher al 9#s.
Butter-Firm; western 25dy40