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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02

The reconciliation of Messrs. Blaine
and Conkling appears to be regarded
as one of the most distasteful and un-
promising incidents that grew out of
the contest in the Senate over the
nominations of Roosevelt and Prince,
by Democrats. Mr.. Blaine had been
counted on to antagonize every move
made by Conkling; and now, that hope
failing them, they are laboring to re-
new to estrangement by detailing the
incidents of the wordy encounter that
separated them II years ago. But
their amiable purpose seems likely
miscarry; and they are destined to Sc
we're punishment hereafter from the
joint blows delivered by those two great
leaders of the party that rejoices to
know they now stand shoulder to
shoulder, confronting common enemy.
No such December has been known
here for many years. Out doors plants
and flowers are still seen blooming in
sheltered spots; there has not been a
sign of snow; the ground has hardly
been frozen and fires has been regarded
as superfuous.
The President and members of the
Cabinet who attended the reception of
the Union League in New York Satur-
day night are expected back tonight;
the city is largely deserted By members
of Congress and other officials gone to
spend the holidays at home, and those
of US remaining have lost interest in
public affairs, even the Mexican matter,
in our preparation for general observ-
ance of the holiday season.
UNOINE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02
The Seaside Library.

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to S5 given unchanged and unabridged
for 10 and 20 cents
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02

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-
facturers, and has a heavy and choice as
sortment of Ladies French Kid Button,
French Kid Polish, Ladies Box-Toe Shoes.
Ladies Box-Toe Slippers, aud al other var
ieties most in demand, aud most substan-
tial- He has a splendid stock of Ladies
goods from Reynolds Bros, Utica, N. Y.
which are not surpas~ ed
He has been careful in the selection of
all his stock, particularly with reference to
servlceable qualities and beauty of finish.
Heinvites the public to examine his stock
He warrants all goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02
AUGUST WIGGENHORN

Weller, has recently opened Jew
Try Store in Johnson's block. corner
and lst street, where he will keep
family on hand a large stock of
hes, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
nd warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02
Custom Work

is done with the greatest nessness and pune
tuality, and every care taken to give entire
satisfaction. He thanks the public for the
liberal patronage be has heretofore received.
and solicits all to cell and give his goods a
thorough examination, as he is confident he
can please both as to quality and price
F. W KURZWEG.
Natertown, Nov 1st. 1877. 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02

THE GAINESVILLE Gazette, one of the
best, most successful, and most infuen-
tial papers in the Stale has been sold
to Mr.. Isaac Farnsworth. a wealthy
merchant of Janesville, for SIS, 900.
Gen. Bentliff, who has been managing
editor for some time, will retire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02
A, GRITZNER.

ASHIOHABLE Barber and Hair Dres-
ser. Shop under Post Office, Brooks
<, Watertow Wis. The best of Hair
used, warranted to kold color for eight
Ks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02
HAMLIN H. FORD.

TATERTOWN Lumber Yard Lumber
OF every description; Lath and
lgles constantly on hand and for sale ct
Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
IT, Watertown. Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02

Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis.
Professional and Business Cards $500 year.
Business notices in local column 10 cents per line
first insertion. and five cents for subsequent
Insertions.
Advertisements not accompanied with directions,
will be inserted till torbid and charged for accord
nply
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02
STRAW & MURPHY.

INTERS and Dealers in Wall PAPER
Window Shades Paints, Oils, Varrish.
Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
isconsin National Bank, Waterton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02

Rome, Nov. S, 1877.
c. j. COLLIER,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
Jefferson Co., Wis.
Committee on Comfy Buildings offered
their repor. which was read, and Withdrawn
for amendment.
On motion of O. P Dow Board proceeded
Poor House. Whole number of votes cast
was 25, OF which number Geo. Tricks re-
ceived 25, and was declared duly elected
keeper of County Poor House for the COM
Jog year
Board adjourned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02

the said Hospital to the cost of the main
tainance in the said Hospital charged to the
County of Dodge, of which last named coun-
ty the said Holy at the time of his commit
ment was a resident
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02
- Eugene GOeIdner
yy DENTIST,

iCOND DOOR EAST OF POST Of
ice. Watertown, Wis, Teeth extracted
out pain Artificial teeth inserted on
|. silver and rubber plates. Teeth filed
l gold aud silver, and ali work war
cd to give entire satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-02
J HEY NJ ANN.

0RTER and dealer in Foreign and
mestic Wines and Liquors, and also
.tacturers of choice Cigars.
purest California Wines and Bran
instantly on hand.
ertown, Feb. s. 1872.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Rural Reads.

The people complain that our taxes are
enormous, bnt do they ever think tina,
there is something worse. which is more
injurious to the best interests of the COM
monwcalth than the rate Of taxationf The
question Of State and national taxation
sinks into insignicance when compared
with the terrible condition Of rural tho.
rouRhiares, which has become burden so
great aS to depress industry, discourage
development, and take away all enjoy
ment in agricultural pursuits. Our farm.
ers complain more loudly than any other
elass, Of bad roads. But do they give that
labor and attention to their repair which
they shosldf Il 1t noe too common for
them all to hurry through the work and
leave n half dcnef If all hand, .nno,-
TONED this year would work the full tim.
inselligen,iy the rusds wouid be greatly
battered.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
A Disgrace to America.

The cause Of Free Cuba has receiv.
cd staggering blow; u blow that if
not fatal, is by far the scvc-est
which that sacred cause has ever vet
sustained.
After fighting heroically for nine
wears, the most renowned of the Gu.
ban leaders have capitulated.
All the Generals OF the Central
Department have surrendered 10
the Spanish Commander in Chief
and are now being used by him to
induce their companions in arms. in
the other departments, to follow
their example.
II Is barii TO inculpate men who
Tor so many years, almost entirely
self supporting and selt.dependeni.
ami Pltted against such odds, have
held their own in n thousand fight.
and made all the void wonder mt
their vaior and coustancy. But il
is harder to hear that men who had
long since earned Immortality, have
bartered it for the paltry boon of A
few years Of dishOnOrable life.
In another column e publish what
10 known; and that is sad enough.
1t leaves little room for bone Bat
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
An EXTRA SESSION.

Gov. Nichols must feel gr,svoosly mss-
tlAed TO be forced ~ call - extra sesnion Of
the Legislature. Tbs sixty dsys since the
fra Monday ofJsnusry have been passed
In o manner not Of all creditable to those
who sit in our legislative halls. The few
time allotted them in honest labor have
besn ovsrrArss ~ tbs heonpetsut, fussy
takers, aud now, at u cost Of over thirty
thousand dollars to the State, suothr fifteen
days n to be devoted to the work which
might have been accomplished in thirty.
Two years ago We W onld have locke up.
on all this ~ q matter Of course. It was
nothing for the radicals TO do these things
But We anticipated something better frvm
people who were Of our own stripe. We
synpathze with the Governor In his NOR
LITIGATION. We xnow that If he bc the man
We think he must feel Inundated at the
disgraccfu -lah, the shameful negligence
Of those who went into otfics with him.
We think it likely that there was IN act
ual necessity for au extra session, but that
necessity only arose because Legislators did
not do their duty at the regular term
What is the cause Of the singular indo-
lcnce and slow haste Of tir general a.sern-
blyi
These men ~ home perform tho duties Of
the hour with sufficient alaprity: Their in
terests are not neglected by reason Of
their delay In giving them attention, and
II seems To our inundated mind that un-
less there be some adverse influences in ia.
atmosphere in and about the city of New
Orleans, law makers might advance more,
might accomplish more ia shorter time, by
giving to legislation that energetic care
that they give 70 their own affairs.
We have teeu slow 10 accuse our repre-
sena,iv-s We have known that there WAS
no thing No cssy - TO abuse.
We delayed long before conleinnipg she
men Thought capable twenty. four months
ago. We have enJravored 10 find excuse
for inaction, but, in the face of facts, can
no longer forbear. We solemnly arraign be-
fore the people the fifth Legislature ~ in. |
capable, rs unworthy tn. trusts confidcd to
them, as triders who have wasted valuable |
time, as drones who in their idleuess live /
III the peoples means. Ifthcre be any ex. |
cn-e, anything to urge in mitigation, we
would like to hear it. The good laws they
may have passel seem to have been bat
sops thrown TO the people. They weigh |
but little with us when compared with the
time lost in folly and dleness.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
CANDIDATES.

The people will very soon begin to hear
from candidates for the variou. Offices.
The office seekers begin to bnd in cleo.
ton years with the vegetation, and ~ the
leaves Increase in size 80 do they begin la
bnurgeon ani blossom and bend gracefully
to the breezes Of popular opinion, anxious to
loo plucked for the adornment Of the BODY
polite.
We heard Of the first Legislative uspir.
ant just as the wild cherry tree in front Of
our home began to reveal on its branches
The tiny points Of green, and how that its
leaves arr almost full grown we hear of
many seekers for fame and honor aud cmoi
"nicn''. Like the early bud, and tender
lravesthey ART coy aud tiinorous they far
the frost, In, the germ is there. and with
favorable weather will soon hurst into full
ana !nahIious growth. II will soon he de
velopcd that their favorite soil, that
which will gives them their most gigantic
growth is that which is enriched by the
mistakes Of those who have gone brforc
them No special vitality of their own
makes them TO live and grow in beauty.
II is rather the want Of life in those whose
places they nonld occupy. Consider the
claims ola majority Of those who will coon
present themselves, and you will at once
think Of fungii.
We want no such sc,on- a, the.. for
manipulating tn the warm climate of III.
state Capital. Let MS select those that
have hardy vigor Of their own. To drop
the metaphor and speak more plainly,
we advise the people to pay special heed TO
the asp'rant who presents no recommenda.
tfou save the capacity TO attack those he
would fain succeed. II is no procf Of ca.
pabillty, the power to point out and con.
demn the failure Of Others. The ability
10 attack an official record as such, proves
no corresponding power TO do better
Many mon Of fluent tongue and ready pen
can point to the people the wrongs that
nave been done, the errors of omission
and commission; bnt not 40 many. when
tested, can provo themselves incapable of
similar oilcnses.
Let the people think of these thing, be-.
lore committing Themselves to any man.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Sent of on a Mission.
From the Telegram.

WASHINGTON, Mch. "A prom.
iDent Louisianian is the authority for
the statement that the story about
Leonard OF Louisiana having been
sent TO Cuba to look after kidnapped
negroes is q fraud. He says The
truth is, Leonard has gone to New
Orleans as the confidential agent of
the Hayes Administration to plead
with Gov. Nichols and the other
State authorities tor pardon Of An.
dersen and the release of the other
Returning Board scoundrels. l
know positively that Leonard has
gone on that mission. Leonard rep.
resented that he stood pretty well
with Nicholas and for that reason
Hayes selected him. The matter
was talked over on several coca siOns.
Hayes saw it wouldn't do to under.
take any arbitrary interference, and
50 he sent Leonard to impress Gov.
Nichols that the whole North is up
in arms against Louisiana because
ofthe tetarning Board prosecutions.
You see Leonard knows all about
the frauds that were committed, and
Hayes was not called upon to admit
any new person into his confidence.
This Louisiana fraud is q acre sub
iect with Hayes. He doesn't like to
talk about it. and Leonard 80 thor.
oughly understood the situation
that it was not necessary to explain
to him how important it is that all
the secrets of the Returning Board
villainy shall not be made public.
1t only takes three days longer to
20 around by the way of Cuba, and
that scheme was adopted to prevent
the real object Of the mission be.
coming known and discussed in the
papers. Leonard got an indefinite
leave of absence from the House,
and you will hear of him in few
days in New Orleans, laboring for
the Returning Board"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

We have been deiugcd with contribu.
hona-poetry, stories, etc.-in the last two
= weeks. Let our correspondents remember
that the GUARDIAN is a small paper, aud if
their communications do not appear in one,
two, three. or pcrhap. Ave weeks, there il
still hope for them. We are never n lo.s
Tor matter with which To fill up our col.
umns We receive from forty TO sixty pa.
pces each week-many Of them Of great
power and strength in the land. From
such - these We can usually procure sufi.
Giant valuable matter to satisfy our read.
era. But we like to encourage our friend.
At home. II We could be beard to make
choice, and would be needed, we .hould
urgs those who write for US to give a. NAT
tcrs Of more local intercst-the happening,
Of their nsighborbood; the possible amount
Of land to be planted in corn, cotton, pota-
toss and small grain; how arc the churches
doisgi what about the schools etci Our pref.
ersnes u fog such things - these; but il
sontsibutoss prefer subjscta Of les inter.
ct, vs will Try bssr with them; bpt they
msst s~ait our convenience
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
The 6eh Mines Of Georoia.
Atlanta Constitution:

We can safely assert that the
mines of north Georgia in five years
will yield as much gold rs those Of
California ever did. What more
does n man want than to pick up
nuggets worth.forty aud fifty dollarsi
Only last year party of road hands
working the public road near Dab.
lonega dug up plug of gold as large
rs II mans thumb. A countryman
hauled u load Of cabbage forty miles
to this city from Dawson county
during this winter, aud had in his
pocket along with his tobacco and
knit two pieces Of gold that could
not have been worth less than s25.
He was inst as careless with them
as if they had been a couple of buck.
eyes he was carrying to cure the
rheumatism. We said to him: sis
Their much of this kind of gold in
cOuntyr Yes says he, "6ut YOU
have to dig for it," "Well, why do
You raise cabbage and haul them 30
farT fie replied: "Well, you see,
stranger, | have to bring my wagon
down to Atlanta to carry back salt
and iron, and few dry goods for
the old lady, and cabbage is abont
as light load us can hanl. | gen.
ernlly dig gold when my crop fails.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

We find the following passage in
the speech of an Elko (Nev.) lawyer
to a jury: Here we have a physi.
clan, a man who from his high and
noble calling shOulI be regarded as
one who would scorn to stain his
soul with perjury. But what did
he testify, gentleman / put the
question to him plainly, Where
was this man stabbedr And what
was his replyi Unblushingly he re-
Piled that the man was stabbed about
an inch to the left of the medal line.
and yet we have proved by three
unlmpeachable witnesses that he
was stabbed just below the Young
America hosting works.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Maceo and Rolof, in the Eastern
and Villas Departments, may still
spun Tho SpaDish Offers aud add
their names to Cuba's roll Of honor
by dying for liberty.
For this catastrophe our own
countrymen are far from blameless
They have stood by and allowed n
handful of struggling American
heroes to be blotted ont of existence
By Spanish fyHnDy.-N y. Sxn.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

a Western editors throws up the
sponge with the remark that
ut doesn't pay to run a newspaper
~ II town Mh,re The business fnen
read almanacs, pick their teeth
with herring rails and advertise on
the courthouse door, We don't
blame him for quitting the business
under the circumstances, nhsess he
had made up his MUD to starvA
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Decidedly the neate.t thing Of the day
in the book line is the Half Hour Series Of
Harper Bro. New York The books are
beautifully printed in good sized t, pc. The
title page reveals in every one something
choice for him who appreciates good litcra.
turc. Mr.. Harris. At the pos, office, has
these aud other valuable books
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

A friend who has been studying Tees
almanac with care inform, II, that he il
generally correct lie predicted the storm
OF Friday night last. Hearing ,hcsc facts
We At once bought copy from the Post.
master, and now will be able to encounter
changes in the weather by reason Of pre-.
Paration beforehand.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

The financial condition Of Virginia il
rcprrscpt'si TO be deplorablc. Al last ac.
count, there was only slo3 on in the treas.
ury. and no possibility Of getting any more
soon.,.'So money was on hand to pay the
per diem Of ncmbers. We venture that
no extra session was called after that news.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

No mai! on Saturday. Thr rcnd was rem.
dered impossible by tho heavy rain Of
Friday night. For this reason We are not
prepared to give full and regular accounts
OF the doiugs Of the Legislature. A irle-
gram to parties here inform, II, Of the call.
ing Of au extra session Of the Legislature.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

During the packing season which
closed on the last day OF FebruarA
at Chicago, the enormous number
Of 2,41O,OOO hogs were slaughtered
and packed at Cincinnati, st. Louis.
Louisville, indianapolis and MiIwan'
Zee: The aggregate number of hoys
packed at Chicago during the past
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

On the 9th the house adopted rcsolu.
luton appropriating $4,000 to keep the
month Of Red river open. Six thousand
dollars appropriated for publishing the
amendments throughout the state, weekly
In the country papers aud daily in the
ofheial Journal, three months previous to
the election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Two commercial travellers com.
paring notes. III have been out three
weeks ssid the first, land have
onIy got tour orders" THAT beats
me- said the other; II have been ont
fonr weeks and have only got one
order, and that's IN order from the
6rm TO como home
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

No mail Monday night. The bridge
over Walnut creek i. washed away. Tho
Minden mnil, however, brought rs n couple
Of Shreveport dailirs and thus We are not
left dcstitutc in point OF news except from
the State Capital, and from that locality
We have hearl eaoHch for while
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Nothing particularly exciting is happen.
Ing in Europe. Latest dispatches indi
cate that the conference will recommend
the English occupation Of Egypt. This
will quiet the roMing of the British lion
no doubt, and no further trouble need he
spprchendod thereafter.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

At Cheyenne, Wyoming, q snow storm
Of remarkable violence fell on the 9Th inst.
All trains have stopped running. Snow
ten aud twelve feet deep in some places.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Their 10 no longer any doubt about the
paci6cstion OF Cuba. The Cuban Junta
IN New York and the Spanish Embassy in
Washington have male . satisfactory
settlement Of all troubles
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Tho hardest rain Of the sesson fell on
Friday night, the -th inst. Bridges were
washed away and in many places the roads
rendered impossible
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

The circulars, advertising sheets, said
other mail matter belonging to the Louis
lana State Lottery Company will scon be
ssised At leading post Offices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Tho present Legislature has passed
law requiring Parish Judges W he 1T their
Offices every day and keep them open for
the transaction of business.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

tn. jury law has been 80 amended that
= 81 Iurvr are entitled to one dollar and
Any cents pr day and mileage.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

4 woman la Ohio who has been refused
sllmittanco to her husbands sick room has
appealed to the courts for an injunction.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Sunday WAS the loveiics' day Of the ara
con. Everybody went ont TO church, and
the streets were thronged with promena-
ders the whole evening.