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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-08

The New York Herald of yesterday, after
auueratiug thirty-ive special and specific
sasrges, any one OF which would be sufficient
raund for the impeachment of the President,
Nncudes its leading editorial with these
VM,:
Other Presidents have rewarded political
sTces, but he has reserved bis favors exclu
aTey or his personal adherents. Other Presi-
DENTS have made mis- axes; but he alone has,
contempt Of public opinion, adhered to a
wong policy after it's disspproval by his party
nt the public became known. Other Presl
eenls have quoted the constitution to excuse
aer performance OF acts dlstastetul to them;
ls sIoue has violated the constitution and set
Elde the laws at bis own will. Other Presi
asals before him have been charged with
pattsan Use OF public interests; but he alone
w W. eoOly robbed the Treasury by moiety
talas aud by the displacement of trust funds
eload to reward his personal sdherents. From
Very beginning of bis Presidential career
mas displayed on every possible occasion
Hl 10 every possible way his insolent contempt
aW' Tor Congress and for his constitutional
.NfS bis reckles, misuse OF the public SER
SW urther the private fortunes of his rela-
soa personal adherents, regardless OF
!" u'ness and honesty; his unscrupulous and
,a ,s.sut greed Tor money; his inability to un-
NJ J'auu l Constitutional limitations; his dlsre-
sSvI y. The civil power and propensity to act
.,.S S'us military power and in the arbitrary
NTu0ds Of dictator.
.4 lam am has been to show by the principal
" us ADMINISTRATION. DOT that Gen. Grant
sIHorst ,'.n President the country has ever had,
N Ia. ,a ue Is animated by q spirit different
ua' VI any OF bis predecessors; that his
), .a'es purpose different from theirs; That
a'e not the blunders of a weak or igno-
n,i Sa' put that they disclose, during long
e,b, uehoetate and conscious purpose to
n, Is power powers OF government for bis own per-
nsa,t laha'z 'ment, regardless of the will OF
|, 0Iie ,nIT or the sacreduess of the Constitu-
uioD .,S aTs And it is remarkable corrob-
la 'Iw ~" 'hIs View that, like all men of des-
asIS Suusncles o0i and designs, he surrounds
h. oy Ouly wish aatterers and with those
b ~ ''upt deslgus make them bis ready
essd:o,;s grows constantly more impatient of
s ou .nsu lu his messages he scolds Con-
kp,Is"a 10 10 private conversation he and his
,u,,aU w not scruple to express their anger
uOo.'a ueul at those who oppose his will.
st "u' ,s," that members of Congress who
Wbssa, !, With him 6nd scaut welcome at
eiiyiies iee {. House, sGd that he will not listen
Oi Ii. ;" femonstrauce even from he lead
hss,,,pe' pal' Opposition to his will be does
Euer puuish 10 the most peIemptory
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-08
confederate Make.shifts.

Every household became nest OF domestic
manufactures, every farm had its cotton patch
and lis sorghum field. Spinning and
hous, which iu former days had been used tor
eOthiug the slaves on large plantations, but
which during the era of cheap dry goods were
comparatively idle, were again set going.
L,dies whose white hands were all unused to
such labor learned to card, to spin, and to
weave. Knitting became as fashionable 10
S,uthern parlors as it is in German homes.
Homespuu dresses we're worn by the first ladies
ID the land, and she who was cleverest to con-
uye and deftest to execute had highest praise
from her associates Foreign dyes were we'll
Dish unattainabe, and the woods at home were
rgDsacked for the meaDs OF coloring the home
crown fax, wool and cotton. Black walnut
bark furnished rich browo, varying in intensl-
Is With the strength OF the dye; swamp-maple,
= clear purple; pokeberries, a solferiuo, brght
but not durable; wild indigo gave tolerable
blue, and elderberries 40 unsatisfactory black.
Indeed, no experiment with bark, root, leaf, or
berry ever resulted 10 any substitute for log
wood and as black was the dye most needed
for Southern garments 10 those dark days, the
! blockade ruooers learned to make it part Of
their cargo.
AT one time 10 some sections of the South
there was fearful destitution Of salt. Speeula
tors held it at enormous prices. Even the rich
we're forced to use it sparlngy. The poor
seemed likely to suffer for lack of it, and live
stock we're 10 many cases denied it altogether.
Barrels aad boxes which had been used for
packing salt fish or pork We're soaked in water
,ierward, which was boiled dowo aud evapora-
led for the sake of the salt thus extracted. The
sa,hen ,nrs Of smoke.houses into which the
precious mineral bad been trodden year after
year, were dug up, and the earth given to
the cattle, or treated with water after the same
manner as the salt seasoned boards.
The government at Richmond came to the
rescue, and seizlng the Salt-works throughout
the country, issued regular ratloDs to each
family at nominal prices for the res: Of the war.
BIZ this high banded measure the people were
l. saved from salt famine.
Coffee was luxury seldom enj oyed, aud for
which rye or wheat, toasted and ground. was
! the usual miserable substitute. Some quick
Tltled person conceived the idea ofusiDg sweet
potato chips instead These made more pala-
uble drink but we're, after all, only hollow
nckery Dried rasberry leaves we're used Tor
es, an some people fell back upon sasafras,
The North Caroliniau beverage, grimly assur-
Dg those who scorncd it that it was good for the
hood and would save Doctors bills. Ntt- a
lew eschewed all these transparent deceptions
ii that may be called deception which Geceiv
ed uob ID y-aud when unable to afford milk,
drank cold water with patient hprosm.-MRs
Mp HANDY, in Harper's Magazine for March.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
TX IN 4. !. y; B; F.
Highest Award at the Gen.
tennlal.

The United States Centennial Commits
sion and the Judges of Awards have unan-
imously decreed to Messrs WM. KNABE
b CO., The DIPOMA OF HONOR
and MEDAL Of MERIT for Concer,
Grand, Parlor Grand, Square and Upright,
Pianos
By the system of awards adopted, Pianos
of all grades received Medals of precisely
the same character, but the true test OF
merit appears only in the reports of the
Judges accompanying the medals. The
judges pronounce the Kn;,be Pianos to be
the best opponents Of the art Of Piano making
and fully entitled to the leading position,
ccuibining all the requisites Of a perfect an.
strument in the highest degree: poscer, rich
ness and singing quality Of tone, ease and etas-
tlcity Of touch effectiveness of action, solidtty
and originality of construction and excellence
Of Workmanship. The Knabe award is not
confined to any single style Of instrument
rs is the case with other exhibitors in this
department, but comprises ALL FOUR
STYLES, and stands unvuaifed by phrases
indicative of med;ocrity.
W. CANES, Genera Agent, Water
town, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
1877,
Eclectic Magazine
FOREIGN LITERATURE.
THIRTY-THIRD YEAR

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field of selection is very large, and it is be-
lieved that the ECLECTIC presents greater
uariety and higher standard Of literature than
any periodical can hope to do that depends
exclusively upon home talent.
a knowledge of the current literature Of
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would keep pace with the progress of the
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Among the writers represented in recent
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With regard to the character ofthe selec-
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| telligent readers who seek profit as we'll as
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
"Hold the Fort"

The original man who "held the
fort and furnished the foundation for
Sankey's little song, which religious
people sing and irreligious people
whistle, was General Johr M. Corse.
of Chicago. It was 10 the last year
OF the war, when Sherman was at At
lanta, preparing for the famous march
to the sea. Allatoona pass was a gap in
the mountains fgreat stratgetic import
ance. Its possession was indispensable
to Sherman, for to lose it would involve
not only the success OF his campaign,
but the safety of his army. Corse
knew tie responsibility that rested on
him and his men, and the brave boys
knew ittoo. He told them there must
be no o-surrender, and it was left out of
the calculations. The bloody work
began with a desperate assault by Gen.
eral Hood; desperate but unsuccessful.
After hours of fighting, Corse began
to communicate with Sherman through
the signal station on Kenesaw mount
ain. The smoke of battle delayed the
progress of conversation, but finally it
lifted and the signal officer slowly read
the inspiring words: "Hold the fort;
we are coming" The contest went on.
Hood, too, knew Sherman was coming,
and he increased the energy of his at
tacks, but to no purpose. In the af-
ternoon General Corse signaled his
message:
ALLArooNA, Ca, Oct 6, 1862
P. M.-Captain L. M. Dayton. Aid de
Camp: | am short cheek bone and
an ear, but am able to whip all hell
yet! My losses are heavy. A force
moving with anxiety. Tell me where
Sherman is"
OF course everybody knows that
Corse held out till help came, and the
pass was saved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
No. s..

sary TO constitute a quorum OF the
Columbia House of Representatives :
but that it was only Lis private opia.
ion. Thereupon Hewitt telegra phed to
Wade Hampton that the President
had promised to recognize the Wallace
House when it Should have been re-
celved up to that number by the de-
serters from the Mackey House. At
the second interview the President
told Hewitt be considered his conf
dence had been abused, and in response
to Hampton's request that the troops
be Withdrawn, read to him by Senator
Randolph, he told that gentleman that
Hampton had been guilty of an i'm
pertInence in seeking to instruct him
as to his duty Relative to Presiden-
tlal matters he said he had no doubt
that had the Republicans been al
lowed to vote without restraint six OF
the Southern States would have gone
Republican; but as they were not equi-
ty would demand that the South should
be deprived of representation to the
extent OF the Intimidation, electine
Hayes IN either case. Democrats are
very much exercised over the Presi-
dents plain speaking. Everything is
plain sailing in the count of the cleo
toral vote save the Oregon case, and in
that the President of the Senate will
have to decide between the two certif.
Gates. Republicans do not fear nor do
Democrats hope for any advantage
from Growers infamy. We have suf-
tered few fearfully cold days and
nights, closing the Potomac to naviga-
ton; but this morning is mild and GEN
lal, and the devotees of fashionable So
clety are preparing to inaugurate the
"season" with brilliant round of en-
tertainments. Rep
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
Russia and Turkey on the Sea.

The Journal Of Commerce corrects
an existing misapprehens,on that the
navy of Russia is inferior to that of
Turkey. We quote:
"In 1875 the iron.clad war feet of
Russia numbered 20 vessels, iucludiop Q
IA turret monitors aud 8 floating bat
teries, with total Of l84 guns. Rus
sla has several armored frigates, the
builders of which claim that they are
as formidable as any of the terrible
craft constructed for the British navy.
Besides her iron.clads Russia has 10
wooden men of war, exclusive of q
small squadron in the White Sea.
Now Turkey, at the end of 1878, had
only 20 ironclad ships, with l59 guns,
and 70 other war vessels. Among her
ironclads are number of very power
full rams aud batteries, but Russia
seems to have kept pace with her in
the adoption of all the new inventions
In the art of marine attack and de-
Tense. Both nations have proper COM
plements of seamen and marines, and II
cannot be said that the Turkish sailor,
are superior 10 any particular to the
Russian. Noting but war can deter
mine the relative fighting power of the
two navies, but there is nothing in the
Blue Books which warrants the ssssr.
tion that Russia on the sea need be
afraid Of Turkey alone"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
New Engiand's Deserted Farms.

l often hear people deplore the de-
population Of the billy portions of New
Eaglspd, asds the emigration of our
hardy aad industrious farmers to the
more fertiIe1aad more easily cultivated
Western ps.iries. That the emigras,s
are themseb~es generally benefited by
tho change: lis sufficiently evident; then
why deplote7s their departure It il
like lameusing7the prosperity Of our
frispds. :'Doessths sight Of tho absn.
doned faruss; ths yawning cellar. holes,
surrounded By few deeaying apple
tress,T nowsso common on our hillsides,
produce sadasssS The aaddest sight
70. me is stfong;i active man toiling
yeat after year On: one Of our rocky,
hlly, almost aacuitiya.able and soill.ss
New. Bngland farms, remote from
neighbors, from schools, and almost all
the social sdvantsges which help to
make life enjoyable, and achieving (all
that il is, possible for him to achieve)
only a small subsistence for himself
and family. Children reared on such
farm may be robust and strong. but
if they possess enterprise, ambition, i
had almost said intelligence, they will
Zee TO the West, to the city, to the
manufactory or behind the metchant'sl
counter at the first opportunity. Cor.
Boston Cultivator.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened Jew
j elry Store in Johnsons block. corner
lain and 1st street, where hs will keep
onstantly on hand large stock of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
ID Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
) repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
e.~And warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20

Col. Ingersoll will probably do con-
siderable leoturing this winter. He
receives q hatful of invitations every
morning from all parts Of the country.
He has prepared lecture, but its sub.
ject is not yet known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
Custom Work

is done with the greatest neatness and pune
tualitF, and every care taken to give entire
satisfaction. He thanks the public for the
liberal patronage he has heretofore received,
and solicits all to call and give his goods a
thorough examination, as he is confident he
can please both as to quality and price
F. w. KURZWEG.
Watertown, May lst, 1876. 27
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
Notice.

4 IL accounts Of the firm Of Fischer +
ARohr must be settled by December 10.
After that date inserest and collectors fees
will be charged.
The entire stock will be sold OFT At cost.
commencing on Nov. Is. Custom work
done - heretofore.
FISCHER h ROHR.
Watsrtown, Nov. 10, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
BOOTS AuDSH0ES

in the city, consisting of the latest and
most fashionable styles of Ladies', Gentle
mems and Childrens Wear. He deals nth
none but the most reliable eastern manu-
facturers, and has heavy and choice as.
sortment of Ladies French Kid Button
French Kid Polish. Ladies Box-Toe Shoes
Ladies Box-Toe Slippers, and all other var
ieties most in demand, aud most substan-
tial. He has splendid stock of Ladies
goods from Reynolds Bros, Utica, n Y.
which are not surpassed
He has been careful in the selection of
all his stock, particularly with reference to
servlceable qualities and beauty of finish
He invites the public to examine his stock.
He warrants all goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20

The total amount of mileage that
the messengers will be entitled to who
carry the electoral votes of the several
States to Washington is $8,857, of
which amount tho messenger from
Oregon is to have over 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
Cider and Cider Vinegar
FOR SALE.

THE Undersiened has on hand and for
i sale quantities Of scaled cider at 20
cents gallon by the barrel or keg Also
good cider vinegar At 90 cents a gallon by
the barrI or IS cents in smaller quantities..
Address the undersigned. -,
!: 80. r. HOOPER,
ssFs-->stil
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
HAMLTN D. FORD,

uyATERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description; Lath and
Shingles constantly on hand and for sale at
the Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertown. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
A. GRITZNER.

rASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Dres-
Il ser. Shop under Post Office, Brooks
Block, Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
Dye used, warranted to hold color for eight
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20
J. HEYM ANN,

i u u / M ANNv
IMPORTER, and dealer, in Foreign and
Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
anufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran.
- constantly on hand, 7a,-
Watertown, Feb. 8, 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-20

Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis.
Professional and Business Cards S3Oo "a year.
Business notices in local column 10 cents per line
or first insertion, and five cents tor subsequent
Insertions. .
Advertisements not accompanied with dlrectlons,
viii be inserted till iorbid and charged for accord
u0lv
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-11-09
it's definition, and if it does it is manifest

error.
The rnling ofJudge McAllister of Chi
cago In the Sullivan case are models OF
consistency and good law, his seathing
rebuke to Reed the prosecuting counsel
who desired to suppress all the evidence
that tended to exculpate the defendent,
not only shows his eminent fitness as
Judge but also his goodness of heart.
Ali the evidence bearing upon the case
of the State of Illinois against Sullivan
was admitted for and against from the
earliest inception of the case, as well as
that showing the immediate cause Of the
tragedy, nothing was ommitted by the
court that should tend to give the de-
tendent an impartial and unbiased trial.
This case shonld be a lesson and es>
tablish a precedent for young and less
experimental udgess in every State in
the Union, teaching them that person
charged with crime isnot always nece-
ssarily guilty, and for that reason the
most thorough and searching defence
should be allowed, less per adventure
an innocent man expiates an imaginary
crime.
The writer thinks word directed to
the press would not be amiss, the press
being the great lever that moves the
minds OF the mass ssshould be more con-
servative in its teachings,it should never
originate or etfct public sentiment
against parties charged with crime, for,
its influence is like the inky fluid voided
by the cnttle fish which blackens the
water so that it cannot be discerned.
The forstalling of the pres. blackens the
public mind, and the defendent is tried
by the preiudices of the multitude before
he reaches the bar of his peers.
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as if it inspired any hope for the future.
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that YOU are throwing away your votes
when you give them tor Cooper. His
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and Union, Rochester MINI.
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