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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
The Last of Washington's Librarr,

The last heir of the Washlngtcn
family, MIR Lawrence Washington-a
great-grand-son Of the President.
brotber-was present at an auction
house in Philadelphia, yesterday, ann
personally assisted in the distribution,
OF the last remaining volumes of the
great and good Georges library.
These books have been kept stored ir
private residence at Philadelphia for
many years, and have been much
despolled by relic hunters, who have
clipped the autographs and annotations
OF the first owner until the works loci.
tattered enough. The books which,
were sold yesterday consisted of "Don
Qulxote" in four volumes, printed in
London in 1856, which brought S24;
Philadelphia Directory of 1896, presen-
ted to Washington by the city, which
brought S22; two volumes of the Fed-
erahst for 1888, which brought $50
per volume; volume of pamphlets,
which brought 1880; Life of Mar
shall Turenne' in two volumes, whicl,
broughs Sl7; a Goldsmith's History
OF the Earth and Animated Nature;'
Hamilton's Inquiry into the Prin-
clples Of taxation;" Robert Fulton's
'Treatise on Canal Navigation" which
brought S43, and number Of other
works OF less importance, each bring
ing large sum above its intrinsic val
ue, and all together realizing to the
descendant of the original owner the
sum of 81. .933.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
SHERIFF'S SALE.

against
William Schmidt and
Augusta Schmidt, his wife,
ii. s. Johnston and Others Def dants
Dl Virtue and in pursuance of a iudg.
Dment of foreclosure and sale rendered in
the above entitled action by the Circui t
Court in and Tor Jefferson Co., in the State of
Wisconsin. on the 27th day of September,
1876, shall expose for sale and sell at
public auction o the highest bidder, in the
front room of the law office of Hall Il Skin
ner in the Fourth ward of the city of Wat
ertown, IN said county, on the 14th day of
December. 1876, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of that day, all the following describ-
ed Real Estate, situate in the village of Wa
terloo, in the county of Jefferson and State
of Wisconsin, to-wit: Lots number one N
and number four (4), in block number one
(l(; also lot number one (l) in block num-
Der eight (S), according to the plat of said
village now on record at Jefferson, in said
county of Jefferson, Except that portion OF
said lots heretofore decided by said William
Schmidt aud wife to F. Rehm.) or such
portion of said described premises as will
be sufficient to satisfy said judgment in the
order therein provided.
Dated, October 2Sth, 1876
JOSEPH GILES,
Sheriff of Jefferson County.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06

INTIMIDATION IN FLoRIDA.-T
following is verbatim copy Of pledge
widely circulated in Florida, Jefferson
county, especially:
l. That We pledge ourselves, each
to the other, by our sacred honor, to
give'the first preference in all things
to those men who do not vote at all.
2. That We affirm the principles shat
they who vote for high taxes should
pay them: and that in employing or
hiring or renting land to any such per-
sons as vote for high taxes, that in all
such cases distinction of twenty-five
per cent, or one fourth, be made
against such persons; that mel chants,
lawyers and doctors, in extending
credit to such persons, make the same
distinction.
3. That in all such cases we extend
as little credit or use of our means as
possible, leaving them to their chosen
friends.
4. That in the ensuing year we pos
ltively refuse to re-employ one out Of
every three who may then be upon our
places who voted against reform and
low taxes; and that list Of all such
persons be published in the Coastitu-
tioa, in order that we may know our
lrienos from our enemies.
5. That we will consider it dishon-
orable and unneighborly for any far
mer, merchant, lawyer, doctor or other
person to violate any of the foregoing
resolutions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
The Mormon Problem in the United
States.

A certain practical Importance at.
taches at present to the subject, for the
future position Of Mormonism in the
Union is among the many difficult DC
litical problems now offering themselves
for solution in the United States Of
America. 1t presents, indeed, upon a
small scale, similar difficulty to thai
caused by the existence of slavery IN
the Southern States: as to how far it
is possible to maintain political fedora
ton between communities differing es-
sentially in their social institutions.
The American constitution is wonder
fully elastic, but it has proved mpos-
sible to retain slavebolding States per-
inanently within its limits. Is It's
elasticity sufficient to admit into the
Union State which would legaIize
polygamy? Hitherto a negative an
swer has been given by Congress to
this question, and the claims of Utah
Territory to become State have been
urged in vain; but the steady increase
of population and wealth is constantly
strengthening those claims, and they
cannot much longer be ignored. The
fourth unsuccessful attempt to obtain
admission as a State Of the Union was
made in 1872, when the population of
Utah already exceeded that of Nevada
and Nebraska combined Cat the date of
their admission) being upward of lO5,-
600; and a memorial to Congress was
adopted, praying for admission into the
Union as sovereign State. The cou-
stitutlon then proposed tor the State,
which was to bear the pane of Deserct
was approved by tie people of the
Territory, with only 368 dissentient
votes; it provided for women S suffrage
and minority presentation. Daniel
Wedaer6urm, an Popular Science
Monthly for December.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06

The Fenian scare continues in Brit
ish Columbia. 1t is also said that the
local government have represented in
strong terms to the Dominion and In,-
perlal Governments the defenseless
condition of the colony in case of war
with Russia or Fenian Invasion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06

The monument of the Printers of
the United States to Horace Greeley
"a bronze bust-was formally placed
over his tomb in Greenwood Cemetery,
Brooklyn, Monday, the ceremonies be-
ing participated in by Thurlow Weed,
William Cullen Bryant and other dis
tinguished printers and journalists who
were the associates and co-workcrs Of
Mr.. Greeley.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06

Sheriff'S Sale-In Partition.

Circuit Court-Jefferson County.
Slas E. Randall, and
Martha Randall, his wife, Plaintiffs,
against
Samuel NJ Randall, Hulda Randall.
his wife,
Barber Randall, Harriet Randall,
his wife.
Mercy E. Hutchinson, Samuel Hutch
inso1, her husband,
Eudora Dean, Frank Dean. her hus-
band,
Luela Green, John P Green, her
husband,
Frank Green. Helen J. Green, Ida
Green, Alice Green, and Anna
Green, Defendants,
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
IN and in pursuance of Judgment and
order OF sale rendered in the above entitled
action on the 18th day Of September, 1876,
by the Circuit Court in aud for Jefferso on
Comfy, | shall offer for sale and sell to the
highest bidder, at the front door of the
dwelling house on the premises hereinafter
described in the First ward of the city of
Watertown in said Jefferson County, on
Saturday the 10th day cf December A. D.
1876, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that
day, All that certain lot or parcel of land
situated in the First ward of the city Of
Watertown in the r"anty Of jefferson and
state CT Wisconsin, known and described
as lot number eight (8) in Block twenty
(20) according to Cole, Baily s. Co. plat
or "atertown aforesaid, as surveyed by
Milo Jones, and duly recorded in the Office
of the Register of Deeds of said county.
Dated, October 9th, 1876
JOSEPH GILES,
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Wis.
HALL & SKINNER, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened Jew
y elry Stor III Johnson's block, corner
Main and lst street, where he will keep
constantly on hand large stock OF
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
ted Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
60 repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry
&C. and warranted to give satisfaction
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06

The Presidential electors will meet
in the capita.s of their several states
on the first Wednesday of December
(the 9th inst. } and cast their votes for
President and President, which will be
sealed up, directed to the President of
the Senate, and those Of each state
sent to their destination by the hand of
an elector designated by his associates
for that purpose. They will be opened
and counted in the presence of the
Senate and House of Representatives
on the second Wednesday in February,
and the result then officially declared.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
Cider and Cider Vinegar
FOR SALE.

TNHe Undersigned has on hand and for
Il sale quantities of scaled cider at 20
cents gallon by the barrel or keg Also
good cider vinegar at 20 cents gallon by
the barrel Or 25 cents in smaller quantities.
Address the undersigned.
R. HOOPER,
Lake Mills, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
A GRITXNER

EASHIONABhE BaEoer and HAIR Dres-
i ser. Shop under fost Ohce, Breok s
Block, Watertown, WIS. Ihe pest OF Halr
DYE used, warranted to Eold color Tor eight
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
Notice.

A Ii accounts Of the firm of Fischer &
IARohr must be settled by December Is.
After that date interest and collectors fees
will be charged.
The entire stock will be sold oat at cost
commencing on Nov. Is. Custom work
done as heretofore.
FISCHER & RORR.
Watertown, Nov. 10, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
Rock River Mills.

uyHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING PUR-
i chased of NJ. Blanchard his Custom and
FIGURING Mill, will continue to do general
milling business. Orders for Flour can be
left ct the store of Henry Pritzlaff or at the
Bakery of Woodard & Stone, or at the mill.
Flo ( delivered in any part OF the city.
KOENIG, WOODARD & CO..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
Custom Work

is done with the greatest neatness and pune
tuality, and every care taken to give entire
satisfaction. He thanks the public for the
liberal patronage he las heretofore received.
and soiicits al to call and give his goods a
thorough examination. as he is confident he
can please both as to quality and price.
f. ". KURZWEG.
Watertown, May ist, 1876. 27
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
HANy,TN 4, FORD,

xvTaTERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description Lath ana
Shingles constantly on hand and for sale al
ne Lowest Market Piice, at the milwaukee
Depot, Hatertown. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
BOOTS ANDSH0ES

in the city, consisting of The latest and
most fashionable styles of Ladies', Gentle
men s and Children's Wear. He deals with
none but the most reliable eastern manu-
tacturers, and has heavy and choice as.
sortment of Ladies French Kid Button,
French Kid Polish. Ladies Box-Toe Shoes
Ladies Box-Toe Slippers, and al other var
ieties most in demand, aud most substan-
tial. He has splendid stock os 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
lie invites the public to examine his stock.
He warrants all goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
J HEY NJ ANN

u I1E / VI ANN,
IMPORTER and dealer in Foreign and
i Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers of choice Cigars.
TIE purest California Wines and Bran.
lies constantly oh hand.
Watertown, Feb. 8, 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
WELL DRILLING.

r. WISH TO NOTIFY THE PEOPLE OF
I Watertown aud vicinity, that have re-
atty purchased a New Well Drill, and [
s prepared to do every kind of work in
nv line. both in Rock and Dirt Wells, and
would be glad of your patronage. For
urther information enquire OF
E. A. MENDENHALL,
Watertown, Wis.
Watertown, March l4th, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
STRAW & MURPHY,

nAINTERS and Dealers in Wall Paper
= Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
of Wisconsin National Bank, WatertoM NJ
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
The Female Minstrals.

OF Madame Rentzs famous organization
which will appear at town hall this even
ing the st. Paul (Mlnn.) Dispatch gives
the following flattering notice:
"The performance at the opera house
last evening was witnessed by large, and
we may say delighted audience. Madame
Rentz's company, unlike the generality Of
troupes who have been humbugglng people
in the guisc of female Ministries, is COM
posed of genuine professionals, who
manifest consideration of respect for
themselves and that due their auditors
which cannot fail to commend them to the
people wherever they may 90. The first
part singing was excellent the wittlcisms
of the "end men" created much merriment,
and the variety portion of the entertain
ment was the best we have ever witnessed
The can-can was presented in a manner
which could not fail to please all. 1t was
neat, artistic and spicy, without that vul-
garity which has characterized every So
called female minstrel company that has
hitherto visited us. They appear again to-
night for the last time in our city, and we
beseak for them another crowded house.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10

have the warrant read, the officer proceed
cd to perform that solemn and important
service. In the meantime friend seized
six bottles and took them to his wagon in
front of the building, and Danforth learning
from the nature of the complaint that his
dwelling house near the fair grounds was
in danger of intrusion by the minions OF
the law, hastily placed himself in the We
hicle beside his friend, which movement
was quickly supplemented by Crawford
dcpositng his corporeal frame IN
truck wagon that had been drawn
up before the door on Center street.
Both parties start at nearly the
same moment, they speedily turn into
Merchants row then John Gilpin race
race begins, the nags going at full speed,
neck and neck, dashing over the hill, fly
ing down Strong's avenue until midway
to Moons brook, Crawford's steed, with
its heavy load, began to lag, when the
fleeter steed, under the trained driving of
"Lon," took the lead and kept 1t to the
grand stand. Things were speedily ar
ranged, and on the arrival Of Crawford,
"naught of dewy balm that steals away
mems senses" could be found-not even the
six bottles. Discounted and forlorn,
Crawford wends his way in mournful pro-
cessen back to town, and writes non est
upon his return, and the first great race of
the season is ended and Danforth pockets
the stakes time 1888.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
The Metric System-Award of Prize


Our readers will remember that in Feb
ruary last, with the obvious purpose OF ia
miliarizing the scholars and the public with
the metric system Of weights and measures,
which is destined to become the uniform
system of all civilized nations, Mrs. Eliza
beth Thompson, of Pittsford, Vt, offered
two prizes to the pupils OF high schools,
and of ungraded schools in towns where
there is no high school. The author of the
fullest, neatest and most accurate price
current, giving the price of wood per cord
and also per stere ; the price of liquids and
grains, ETC., per gallon, bushel, peck, etc.,
and also per Htre the price Of butter,
cheese, etc, per pound, and also per gram;
the price of length measure by the yard or
foot and also by metre the average price
of land in the neighborhood by the acre,
and also by the are hay and coal, ETC., by
the ton and by the t0nnedu, was TO receive
the first prize, end the author of the second
best to receive the second prize.
The competition for these prizes was not
quite as general, says the Burlington free
Press, as it was hoped it would be, or as it
will be likely to be another year, if the
offer is repeated but we learn that schol-
ars in some fifteen or more Of the high
schools in the state competed.
The prizes have been awarded as fol-
lows The first prize of $50 in gold to J.
c. BRAGG the second prize of $40 in gold
to George Is. Catlin, both members of the
Burlington high school.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
Decoration Day.

At the regular encampment of Roberts
Post, No. IA, last evening, arrangements
were perfected for the observance of Dec
Grafton day in Rutland.
Col. w. G. Veszey has accepted the in
vitation to deliver the Grafton. The Sher-
man band of Winooski have been engaged
to furnish the music.
The following appointments were made :
Chief marshsl-Captain John A. Shell
don.
Committee on flowers-Gen. w. Y. w.
Ripley, Gen. L. G. Kingsley, Gen. +. II.
Ripley, Captain J. II. Goulding, j. IL.
Dyer and Ii. W. Kingsley.
Committee on graves-H. o. Edison, Ed
ward Bowman and Joseph La Glare.
Last year the post erected seventeen
headstones for deceased comrades, and last
evening it was resolved to erect headstones
at the graves of any soldiers in town which
remain unmarked
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
BY TELEGRAPH
Newspaper Libel Suit.

SAN Francisco, May 0.
In the suit of the Evening Bulletin
against the Alta-Californian for libel,
growing out Of charges that the editors of
that paper conspired to bring about the
failure of the Bank of California, the de-
positions of several officers of the bank
have been taken, and are in direct opposi-
ton to the accusation made. d. o. Mile,
formerly director and now president of the
bank, testified that the report Of the com
mittec and board of directors of the bank
held that its failure was caused by an un-
authorized use of the money by President
Ralston for his own private purposes,
without the knowledge or consent Of the
board OF trustees. The witness knew Of
no conspiracy to break the bank, aud
thought he would have had some idea Of it
if there had been any, by attacks through
the public press.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
Molly Mcguire Investigation.

POTTsvIILE, Pa, May 0.
Detective McParlan continued his testi-
niony today in regard TO the secret opera
tons of the Molly Msguires. He stated
that he knew the murderer of James, and
had now the pistol with which the deed
was committed IN his possession. Witness
further testified that John J. Slaitery, at
one time a candidate fer the associate
judgeship of this county, was expelled
from the order for giving information as to
the intentions of the order, he having
told man that che was mark for
a pistol" and that frustrated their
plans While acting as secretary of the
order discussion arose at meeting as to
who would obtain the reward for killing
James, man named Hurley claiming it.
Lswler and Morris also claimed the reward.
lie was appointed one of the committee to
Investigate the matter, and Hurley was
awarded the money. He was also appoint
cd one Of gang to kill Jones, and got out
Of it by Offering to 20 ahead and clear the
way in order to notify the police and pre-
vent the murder, but Kerrigan and his &c
complies had already started on their
bloody mission.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
Methodist Conference.
BALTIMORE, Ma

BALTIMORE, May y.
A communication from Rev. J. A. Dun
can and L. G. Garland, fraternal delegates
from the Methodist Episcopal church
south, announcing their presence in this
city, and in readiness to appear before the
conference at any time designated, was
read. The letter stated that Rev. Lavich
Pierce, fraternal delegate, and who was
the author of the address of the church
south to this conference, would not be
present, being detained by infirm health.
DIR. Walden said on the twenty-frst of
May hundred years ago, an annual con-
ference was held in Baltimore, and moved
that special committee of five be appoint
ed to make arrangements for suitable CON-
memorative service. Adopted.
The conference adjourned to 8 O'Clock
tomorrow.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
From Washington.
DOM PEDRO.

DOM PEDRO.
WAsAINGToN, May 8.
Dom Pedro called at the treasury this
morning, and was escorted through the
building by Assistant Secretary Conant.
Fer TIE CENTENNIAL.
President aud Mrs. Grant and Mr.. Ulys-
scs Grant, jr., left here on the limited ex-
press this morning at 9:23 o'clock for Phil
adelphia, to attend the opening of the CEN
tennial exposition.
A large number of senator's, representa-
tives and members of the press went on
special train that lett here at ~ o'clock.
DELEGATES TO CINCINNATI.
A mass meeting Of German republicans
in this city, last night, elected the follow
ing delegates to the Cincinnati con-
vention William Burchard, Major
Behl, Peter Gaumbrass, and f. f. Elder.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-10
Tragedy at South Troy, Vermont.
A HUSBAND MURDERs HIS WIFE,


Joseph Rivers, painter by trade, living
near South Troy, Orleans county, shot his
wife at few minutes past one, Monday
afternoon, inhicting, probably, fatal
wound. The cause was jealousy on the
part of the husband. and wifes refusal to
live with him, on account of previous
i'll treatment. The parties have been mar
ried about nine years. They have no chill
dren, and for several years past have lived
unhappily.
THE TRAGEDY.
Since recent separation Rivers had
been at work in the adjoining town of
Newport, VT, and his wife has been en-
ployed by Mr.. Luke Smith, manufacture
CIR, whose place was the scene of the TRACE
dy. On Saturday Rivers camo from New
port and saw his wife and tried to prevail
upon her to live with him again. Failing
in this he went back 10 meet her on Sun
day, and on Monday again returned, reach
ing Smiths about p. IN. He went imme-
diately to an upper room, where his wife
was at work at her loom, and again endea-
yored to persuade her to live with him
she replied that she had rather die than
live with him again and after soma fur.
Their alteration he suddenly drew revol-
vcr and fired the probably fatal shot, the
ball lodging near the left temple.
THE MURDERER ARRESTED.
Dir. Smith was at work in an adjoining
room, and in company with another party
attempted to enter the room where the
tragedy was enacted, hut they were pre-
vented by the murderer, who stood at the
door, revolver in hand, and threatened tc
shoot them if they attempted to enter. lie
WAS finally secured by Mr.. Jesse Bailey, 9
large, muscular man, who secured him by
stratagem as he was attempting to escape
lie is now in the hands of the officers OF
the law, and at last will be lodged in thu
county Jail at Irasburg.
THE VICTIM,
who Ia young woman about twenty sever
of age, IS alive at last accounts, but NJ
hopes are entertained OF her recovery. The
bullet is undoubtedly lodged in the brain
as the preliminary examination failed te
discover it.. Rivers claims TO be jealous Of
her employer, Smith. He exhibits q goot
deal of hardihood and manifests no remorst
for the deed.