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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
MY WIFE AND CHILD.

The tattoo beats-the lights are gone
The camp around in slumber lies
The night with solemn pace moves on
The shadows thicken Ger the skies
But sleep my weary eyes hath flown,
And sad, uneasy thoughts arise.
think of thee, oh dear one!
Whose love mine early life hath blest-
Of thee and him-our baby son
Who slumbers on thy gentle breast
God of the tender, frail and lone,
Oh! guard the little sleeper's rest
And hover, gently hover near
To her, whose watchful eye is wet
The mother, wife. the douhly dear
In whose young heart have freshly met
Two streams of love so deep and clear
And cheer her dropping spirit yet
Now, as she kneels before Thy throne,
Oh teach her, Ruler of the skies!
That while, by Thy behest alone! p
Earth's mightiest powers fall or rise,
No tear is wept to Thee unknown,
No hair is lost no sparrow dies.
That Thou canst stay the ruthless hand
Of dark disease, and soothe its pain;
That only by thy stern command
The battles lost, the soldiers slain;
That from the distant sea or land
Thou bring'st the wanderer home ageln.
And when upon her pillow lone
Her tear wet cheek is sadly press'd,
May happier vision beam upon
The brightnening currents of her breast,
Nor frowning look, nor angry tone,
Disturb the Sabbath of her rest
Whenever fate those forms may throw,
Lev'd with g passion almost wild
By day, by night-in joy, or wee
By fears oppressed, o. home beguird-
From every danger, every foe,
OH God protect my wife and child
Henry r. Jackson, C5ilopaez of a Georgia Regt,,
CAMARGo, Mexico, 1916.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.
A Legend of Okefinokee.

A Legend of Okehnokee.
RY LAURA C. RICHARDS.
There was once frog,
And he lived in q bog
On the banks of Lake Okefnokee;
And the words of the song
That he sang all day long,
We're, " Croakety, croakety. croaky.'
Said the frog, &c have found
That my life's daily round
In this place, is exceedingly poky;
So no longer Pll stop, @l.
But swiftly will hop,
Away from Lake OketinOkee."
Now bad hooking bird,
BY mischance overheard
The words of the frog as he spokee;
And he said, "All my life,
Frog and I've been at strife,
AS we lived by Lake Okefnokce."
t'Now see at glance,
Here's capital chance,
For to play him practical jokee;
So FIJI venture to say,
That he shall not to-day,
Go away from Lake Okefnokee.'
So this bad hooking bird,
Without saying word,
Flew off to a tree that was Oakley;
And loudly he sang,
Till the whole forest rang, -
ooh, croakety, croakety, croaky."
AS he warbled this song,
Master frog came along,
A-filling his pipe for to smokee;
And he thought, " one more frog
Had escaped from the bog,
Of OkefinOkee- finokee."
"I am filled with amaze,
To hear one ofmy race
warbling on top of an Oakley;
But If frogs can climb trees,
/ may still find some ease
On the banks of Lake OkefinOkee."
So he climbed up the tree,
But, alas, down fell he,
And his lovely green neck, it was brokee;
And the sad truth to say,
Never more did he stray,
From the banks of Lake OketinOkee.
Then the bad mocking bird
Said, g How very absurd,
And delightful a practical jOIee."
But, oh! sorry to say,
He was drowned the next day,
In the waters of Okefinokee.
The Nursery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
An AnecdOte of Victor Hugo.

A Paris paper tells the following:
Victor Hugo, when about to make his
journey in Germany, which inspires
his book, "Ihe Rhine" called at the
office for his passports, when the fol-
lowing conversation took place with
the clerk: I" -Four name, if you pleaseT
"Victor Hugo" "Age?" Thirty
three" Profession 7"
The poet lifted proudly his Olympian
front and replied with majesty:
" Founder Of my School"
Very we'll. Write turning to a
clerk), write out passport for M. Vic
tor Hugo; age, thirty-three; school
teacher.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
THE Brooklyn Argus announces

THE Brooklyn Argus announces its
third anniversary thus: With this
issue the Argus celebrated its third an
niversary as daily paper. Born late,
but weaned early, it was strong enough
to climb a ladder from the start. 1t
now sits upon the top round, taking
such satisfaction as any lively Ameri.
can would feel who achieves difficult
ascent without tearing things.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Pickles.

Sharp things, arn't they ?-but chill
dren usually like them, I know. Now,
how do you suppose they got their fun
ny name? It's very queer, but I'll tell
you how found out. A droll-looking
old fellow, one of those who are always
digging out things,-from books, /
mean-sat down with young lad in
my woods the other day for a good
long talk. | tell you, l kept my ears
open to catch any scrap of wisdom he
might let fall; for, since I've had such
a big circle of listeners, 1 have to be on
the watch, and | know those quiet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
A Winters Tale Of the Sea.
BY SARAH GOULD.

Tt was December. The wind had
been blowing tempestuously several
days, and our steamer lone of the Gu
narders) could scarcely buffet the great
waves that mounted high above her
sides. In the midst of anxieties for our
own fate, the stirring report reached us
that wreck was discovered at a dis
lance, with living beings sboard. Our
captain was inclined to MAKE an effort
to save them.
"Who will venture out ina ife-boat ?"
he cried, pointing to the signals of dis
! tress. His voice had no tone of COM
mand, but seven sailors cane forward
at once and offered their services.
"Too heavy sea-" mumured the
captain, while the men were proceed
ing to man the life-boat.
I had a great desire to see the coun-
tenances of men that showed such
bravery. They were standing in the
clear sunshine of midday, just as they
departed. Their faces were white as
death, and each feature was stamped
with an expression of desperate re-
solve. They put out to sea and they
reached the wreck safely. There they
found eight Norwegians who had been
trading at the West Indies, and their
cargo of sugar had been sunk with
everything on board. About all that
was left was the sky.light, on which
they were standing, and which rose two
feet out of the water. They had sub
sisted entirely on salt pork hauled from
the hold. With scarcely any hope they
hailed our vessel which looked toe
stately to stop for so poor little craft
as theirs, even if she observed them
They made proposal to try their own
shattered hfe-boot, but the sailors
would not consent, well knowing she
could not live in the waters.
One by one they were hauled from
the ship with q rope tied round their
waists. The worst part was to get them
in safely from the boat to tne steamer
the pillows were running so fearfully
high But it was all finally accomplished
while the Cunard passengers looked OF
in a state of suspense as the frai
barque rode the great waves Or SUM-
below, apparently to rise no more.
, Two dogs had survived the shipwreck
whom the sailors had no heart to leave
behind. One planted himself firmly OF
the spot, refusing to move. But th'
other, seeing his friends venture out tx
sea tied with rope, placidly followed
their example and was received Of
shipboard. He instantly shook off thl
briny fluid, and began promenading tn
deck at his ease, as if it were the Oh
ship, and be the master.
The excitement among the passel-
gers was increasing, and their iveliet
sympathies were awakened. A pure
was raised for the Norwegians, but thr
gratitude was of such nature tht
they would not accept it, and beggedlt
might be transferred to their benefc-
tors. There was another brief consd-
tation which ended in the raising of a
second purse. In the ladies' cabin eiat
little packages of gold were formay
presented to the Norwegians, who y
the storm had been deprived of evey-
thing they possessed on earth, and pt
who could not in their own stuff erigs
forget their generous friends.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1876.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-03-08
nllouEi4hANY Z.

The RETonT CoURTEors.--A writer in
the Cincinnati Times is reminded of the fol-
lowing
When that distinguished able (can't for the
life of us recall his name) was making MS a
visit in the early days of our national history,
we happened to be dining with some WASH
ington celebrities, of whom John Randolph, of
Roanoke was one, and the place of whose res
idcnce was not known by the foreigner. Toe
question was put to the able
g And You were pleased with the South ?"
Exceedingly hut | confess to having
been little disappointed-I had heard no
much--in the Virginia gentleman"
Perhaps you were unfortunate in your
circle, :" broke in Randolph, with sneer.--
" You did not come to Roanoke, for in
stance"
Truc,'' said the able, covering his evident
annoyance at the rude tone with his usual
calm smile true. The Dext time visit
Virgins, shall certainly go to Roanok."
:. Centlclpen, answered Randolph, empha-
sizing tie word. :. do not come to Roanoke
unless they are invited"
It was cruel thrust, but the able took
1t in the same placid manner, and lifting his
gray head, paused for moment to give due
emphasis to his words, and then replied, look
ing inqniringly at the other guests {: Said
not, messieu.es, that was disappointed in
Virginia gentlemen ?"
1t is impolite to ask a lady hsr age. As a
matter of courtesy, if she is forty, you are TO
say her age is abont thirty; if from forty to
fifty say about thirty-fve. Ladies regard
themselves complimented when thought to be
much younger than is really the case. For
instance :. Miss Garnett," says Mr.. Bffxen
to that interesting bn' rapidly-advancing lady
of forty-four 81 declare you are looking
quite cllarming--a regular twenty-one bloom
and spirits You can't be a day over that
figure, If I'm Judge"
Now, Mr.. Blixen ! you do say such in
snuating things Aud then you guess ages
closely!"
A fashionable visitor thus addressed htls
girl " How do you do, my little dear ? -
Very well, thank you" she replied. The
visitor then added Now, my dear, you
must ask me how do.'' The child honestly
replied: ~ don't want to know"
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Quintuple Picture 4 2T Centennial.

Mr.. Thomas Hunter, OF Philadelphia,
whose admirable series Of Autographs has
% done so much towards awakening Interest
n In our National Celebration, has published
picture containing The Jre principal buid-
= ings sheet also Birds Eye TTsw
Farmount Park, with the buildings In the
O foreground. Nothing could more fully sup
& ply the information sought by those inter-
~ ested The Qufntupie represents all the
~ buildings on large scale, with sufficient de-
- tail to convey to the mind some of their
q magnificent proportions; the Birds-eye
giew IL by far the most faithful representa-
q tion Of the Park yet printed. Every build
a Ing whose plan and position have been de-
~ termined every ravine, fountain and tree,
Is correctly drawn.
These pi lures are Endorsed by the Gen.
tennial Board of Finance, who afforded the
% publisher every facility to make them laceu-
rate, and who have distributed them argey
In every civilized country the globe.
d Aside from their merits as works Of art
a their interest now in prospect of the Cele-
bration, and rs mementos when that event
is over. entities them to place in every
e. household.
= Mr. Hunters list now comprises the fol-
lowing: l, Art Gallery; 2 Main Building;
Ing; S, Agricultural hall; 6, Bird's-eye
q view; L double (Nos and 2 on Sheet ;
- ., Triple mos 1, and on sheet) g.
. Quintuple mos. I, 2, 8, 4, and on sheet)
An uniform price, so cents each. Sent free
d nv mail. securely packed. Prices in quanti-
ties, 81 90 per dozen, and 40 cents for post
age; $4,000 per hundred $4,000 per thou
sand and less In larger quantities Sent
- c. o. d. by express money order
" Good agents wanted every where. to whom
m liberal terms will be given
Address,
% THOS. HUNTER,
ZIG to 1872 Filbert-st. Phila.
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THE WEEKLY SUN.
I77e. NEW YORK. 1876.

Eighteen hundred and seventy-six is the Centennial
year 1t also the year in which opposition House
power at Washington; and the of the twenty
election of President of tho United States. All of
these events are to be of great interest and import
ance, especially the two latter and all of them and
everything connected with them will be fully and fresh
ly reported and expounded In The Sun.
The Opposition House of Representatives. taking up
sternly and diligently investigate the corruptions and
misdeeds of GRANTS administration; and will IL Is to
be hoped lay the foundation for and period
in our national history OF all this THE Sun will
tain complete and accurate accounts furnishing its read
ers with early and trustworthy information upon these
absorbing topics.
The twentythird Presidential election with the pre-
partitions for it, will be memorable deciding upon
GRANTS aspirations for third term Of power and
plumber and still deciding who shall be the
didate Concerning all these Subjects those who read
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The WEEKLY SUN, which has attained circulation of
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Connection is made ut Manunka Chunk with Delaware
Lackawanna Western Railroad. At I.ehigh Junction
Essex and New Jersey Central Railroads. AT Lambert
Vile with Pennington Railroad At Somerset Junction
with Mercer q Somerset Railway and at Trenton with
trains to and from New York Camden, &C.
For further information time tables which be
obtained at the ticket Offices.
FRANK THOMSON D. NJ BOYD Jr..
General Manager. Gen. Pass Agent.
F.w. JACKSON, Gen1 Sup't, U. r. r. N j. Div.
J. "A. ANDERSON, Supt. Belvidere Div.
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TAX NOTICE.
s4LE0FLANDs AND REAL ESTATE

FOR TAXES.
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WE'D E.,oay FqE 2ad DAY or MiRcH 1875
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approved March sixteenth.eighteen hum
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-06
aCCIaIuatl0O,

Before the Congressional Investigating Com
mittee at New Orleans, yesterday, several wit
ness testified to Collector Casey, the President S
brothcr-in law, being connected with the Whis-
key Ring in that city, and 10 Sypher' being i'm
pilcated in frauds Cd the pay department OF the
Custom House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-06

Mr.. J. G. Aver, the celebrated cherry pee
toral man, has just lost MS mind and been sent
to The insane asylum. As Heimbold had al
ready been sent there, insanity seems to b. taking
a shoot in the direction of tie patent medicine
fraternity, and Drake, Roadway, Hostetter aud
Mrs. Wnslow had better be putting their al
fairs in order
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-06

AT aoothcr meeting OF thai remarkable body
of gentlemen called the Virginia Republican
Association, OF Washington, OF which MIR. Jo-
siah MllIard is president, held III Washington
last plight, "a resolution was unanimously adop-
ted reathrmng the confidence OF the association
10 the purity, integrity, ability aud statesman
ship OF the Hon. James c. Blaine, and ceasur-
ing in severe terms the partisan conspiracy set
afuot to darken his fair fame, thereby hop' pe
to affect the Cincinnati Convention, DOW cse
at hand. Blaine speeches were ladc, snd re-
ccivcd with enthusiastic applause 1t Is o
notorious fact that most, if not al. OF the evl'
dcpcc, that has stained the moral character OF
Mr.. Biaue in the uiuds Of all honorable mco.
was brought against him by members OF ais
owa political party, and doubtless for the par
pose Of defeating his nomination Tor the prcsl-
dcucy The Democrats, if they could have
done so, would have suppressed the charges
util after the Cincinnati Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-06

Yesterday Mr. Kerr made plain unvar,
nished statement to the committee iuvestlgat
ing the charges brought against him by Har,
ncy, the false w.tuess, which bore upon its lace
such evidences OF truth, and which was sub
s,antiated BY such corroborating testimony, that
all were convinced of its entire reliability, and
that fully cxonerated him from every suspicion
of wrong doing. How different it was with
MIR. Blaine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-06

The Conservative Committee Of the First
Congressional District Of Virginia have deter.
mined that convention shall be held at Tap
pahaunock on the l4th Of August, to ncmlpate
a candidate. for Congress. 1t is supposed that
Mai. b. B. Douglass, the present able and eff
cicnt representative, will be renomnated by
acclaIuatlOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-06

The reunion OF the Army OF the Potomac will
occur III Philadelphia, to morrow. Gen. Han
cock, Gen. Hartrauft, Gen. Humphreys and
other military men will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-06

Mr. Cyrus Mccormick, formerly of Clarke
county, in this State, but now prominent aud
influential citizen of Chicago, is spoken of as
the Democratic candidate for Vice President
of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-06
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
TUESDAY, JUNEG. 1870.

Mr.. Blaine is a shrewd and adrolt lawyer,
and while his fnessing, yesterday, and his ar
gnmeutum ad homiuem, may succeed III Wluning
him the temporary applause of those who
would vote Tor him undcr any circumstances,
end Of the unthinking portion of his party, We
doubt whether the managers OF the Cincinnati
Convention will deem man with suoh qucs-
tionable record the most available candidate
they eau 6nd to catch the votes OF the large
body of retormers now in the Radical organl-
z.tion and, also, whether his unprecedented
action in attempting to torestal the report oil
the committee who were examining the charge:
agalus, him, 10y appealing to the whole House
aud impugniog the motives actuating cortall
members of that committee, will not, upon
calm reflection, even to some of those who have
heretofore been his political friends, be an ev
dcnce of his unfitDess for the Presidential
nomination.