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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

Thursday forenoon there was another
good attendance at the fair with every pros
pect for increased numbers in the afternoon,
but heavy rain storm coming up about
noon prevented hundreds from attending
and placed the track in such muddy con-
dition that the fine trotting races the socie ty
had .providedfor the amusementof the masses s
had to be postponed. The bad weather con tin
ued during Friday and put an end to all
operations on the grounds so that the fair
virtually closed Thursday evening, much to
the disappointment of many who had
come in from the surrounding country to
witness the races advertised to take place
Friday. But the horsemen wisely: cenclud-
ed not to try the speed of their horses un :
der such discouraging circumsta noes and all
the races had to be declared off by the socie-
ty. Notwithstanding the drawbacks to the
close of the fair the society have no cause to
complain as the patronage received during
Wednesday and Thursday fully met their
expectations, and realized sufficient to pay
all expenses.
Great praise is due President Jesse Stone,
Secretary F. P. Brook, and the other officers
OF the society, for their indefatigable exer-
tions in behalf of the fair. Renewed energy
will be infused into the affairs of the go
clety the coming year and next season en-
| deavors will be made to have the Central
Wisconsin Fair eclipse all other exhibitions
| in the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

This is medicinal birters, not a mere
fancy drink, although i. is pleasant to the
taste.
1t acts on the stomach, Liver Kidneys
and bowels, producing natural operation
and purifying the blood.
1t is a thorough cathartic and regulator:
purely vegetable compound composed of
the native roots and herbs of California.
1t does not cure everything, but is a
never-failing remedy for such diseases as
impurities of the blood, liver and kidney
complaints, dyspepsia. indigestion, bilious
ness, habitual costiveness, headache, bad
taste of the mouth, disease of the kidneys,
female complaints, rheumatism, erysipelas,
scrofula, inflammation asthma, fever and
ague, piles, ETC., ETC., et!.
A Single Bottle of these Bitters will
Convince the most Skeptical of
Its Extraordinary Merits.
We, the undersigned, take pleasure in
saying to the public that we have known
and used the California Yerba Buena Bit
ters for the past two years with the most
perfect satisfaction, and believe it will do
all the proprietors claim for it. Consider
it perfectly safe for the most delicate yet
powerful and harmless in its operations, be-
ing entirely free from all minerals. In
short, we would not like to be without it.
AS medicine, think it unparalleled.
Mrs. W. P. Gates and family, Chicago.
D. R. Fraser and family, j."
Walter Mills and family, Sc
Byron Bradley and family, +"
VIM. H. Scovile and family, "
Mrs. R. Lewis and family, ="
Jas. L. Fargo and Family, IS
Luther Mills and family,
And many others. For sale by all Drug
gists. 39m3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
The Central Fair,

Wednesday the first formal opening day
of the Central Wisconsin Fair there was a
large attendance on the grounds viii ch was
highly gratifying tothe officers OF the society
showing that their efforts had been fully ap
preciated. Among our visitors there was a
general mark of approval and the opinion
prevailed that the exh ibition was one of
the finest ever given in the state. This
was especially SO in the case of live stock
and poultry with far above an average en-
hibit in all the other departments.
During the afternoon of Wednesday, as
previously announced, Governor W. e.
Smith lent his presence to he occas ion "a nd
delivered an address at o clock which was
attentively listened to by il large audience
He spoke in laudatory terms of agricultural,
made some pointed and we'll timed sugges
tons to the farmers that it would be well
for them to follow. He rendered plain.
comprehensive and practical view of the
present difficulties abroad in the an6 Civ
ing some excellent hints for their remedy.
Out at the sumo time was full o. hope for
the future. AS to an improved condition
of things the speaker claimed it lies large
ly 18th the people themselves, and he be-
lIeved matters in many instances were not
as bad as pictured. The remarks of the
Governor were we'll received aud at the
close he was warmly applauded. In the even
ing reception was held by the Governor
at the Linden House and many ladies and
| gentlemen embraced the opportunity OF
calling upon him. Not few OF those he
met were friends of long years ago when
| Governor Smith was resident of our
neighboring county of Dodge, and these
renewals of old friendship were interesting
features of the happy occasion. The Gov.
ernor made most favorable impression on
all with whom he came in contact, and
among the pleasant recolections of 1.-THE
Central Fair of this year will be the visit
OF his excellency to our city.
| Two races were held Wednesday after
noon, one for 3-year olds and the 3-min
ute race. For the 3-year old race the en-
| tries and score were as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
pitched, and the enemy were about partaking
Of their evening meal At the sound OF

pitched, and the enemy were about partaking
Of their evening meal. At the sound OF
1.-THE REBEL YELL"
an appalling fright overcame those 'Teutons,
fresh from Faderland," of HoWardis Corps
and hundreds surrendered with0uta struggle.
1t was beyond question the most complete
surprise an army was ever subjected to-.
The rapidfty of the movement, the APP
proach OF night, and the concentration of
troops on the only road In the vicinity, neces-
sartly produced much confusion, At this
juncture, Gen. Nichols, having halted his
brigade on the turnpike, rode forward to con-
suit with Gen. Colston, when HO0kers artil-
lery opened furiously down the road Bythls
fire Gen. Nichols
LOST HIS LEFT FOOT,
having previously lost his left arm at Win
chester.
The following morning q forward move
was made all along the line. Nichols brig
ade, still forming the extreme LETT, success
fully charged four lines OF field works, drtv-
ing the enemy before them and capturing
several pieces OF artillery. which had been
deserted by the grlnners. The enemy's artil-
lery fire was very heavy and the brigade lost
greatly in officers and men. In consequence
of the woods being set on fire by shells many
bodies of the killed and wounded were con-
sumed.
ston was ordered to advance towards United
States ford and to ascertain the enemy's
strength Cautiously executing the order, he
was not long In finding three strong lines OF
entertainments, closely packed with Che enc
my and supplied with artillery, which poured
grape and canister into his ranks, causing a
loss Of 100 in killed and wounded. This was
the last movement Of our army on that MEM
orable battlefield.
The brave and chivalrous Nichols had
fallen early in the action, but nobly did his
followers avenge him. For years to come,
when the soil shall be upturned, the bleach
ing bones OF friend and foe will mark the path
way Of the Louisiana heroes on that day.
citation of spirits at the achievement Of this
great victory, our hearts were shrouded In
the deepest grief at the loss Of our beloved
corps commander, the Incompatible Stone
wall Jackson. Never was there witnessed
more profound heartfelt and universal sor-
row as pervaded the army on this occasion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21

interest. will be certain to SO employ the con-
Wet as to produce the greatest amount OF
wealth: or course, efter deducting what the
the State. the residue OF the product OF his labor
increases the wealth Of the lessee, but bis
wealth ls O part OF that of the community. He
is the better able to purchase the products of
the labor Of honest men,"
Here we see that a government officer would
have saved to the State $1,975,Ob0 and the
outlay OF the State would have been only
Sl25,0O0; When these convicts work for a con-
tractor 1t Is natural for him to make the most
ne can out OF them, and have no doubt but
that he would work them ten hours instead of
eight as above hence 1t would only cost one
twentieth OF 100000, or 100000, and this
leaves the contractor 81 100000 to paw ex-
Penses. Let me suppose that he pays to the
state $4,000 per annum for sixteen years,
equals 100000, or his total expenses will
amount to $4,000, and his profits 81, $50, 900,
or S98, $50 per annum
Result or profit to the government under
the contract system would be S32O0OO. Profit
10 the government under the convict labor
system would be 81 ,875, 900. Profit to the con-
tractor is St,580,0O0. Out of this he would
have to keep up his family dignity during the
sixteen years
Denents the whole community, and enables
them. directly and indirectly. TO give employ
ment to the carpenter, shoemaker, baker and
every sort Of industry"
The balance he may or may not expend on
the labor OF honest men," AS will be seen the
convicts would have saved to the State by
their labor Sill, 1877 80 per annum, or in six
teen years S1,87500O, thereby reducing the
taxes to that amount.
Thus we see that the contract system of
leasing the labor of the convicts to contractors
Is not the best for either the State or commtl-
nifty. Hence article four Of the Socialistic
platform is correct
prohibition Of the use of prison labor by
private employers or corporations"
JOHN Roy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
ICE-HEGH PRICE A BLESSING.

Editor Dem0cTdt-I am astonished to see in
this, the nineteenth century, when ignorance
of the primary principles of economic science
is justly considered a reproach among people
against the high price of ice. When not
brought about by legal monopoly, high
price is not an evil, but on the contrary, is
really blessing. SCARCITY is the evil which
high price can alone remove or correct. High
price, that blissful result of scarcity, produces
two effects of the most salutary kind; it in
creases the supply and decreases the con-
sumption, by which scarcity is prevented
from becoming actual restitution.
III legislation or some forcible agency could
keep down the price of articles essential to
human life, consumption, unchecked by high
price. would convert scarcity into famine
In which all would perish.
Such legislation, although prompted by be-
nevOlence, would be rulnOus; whilst the sell
fishness and cupidity which prompts the
seller to obtain as high price as possible for
his commodity, would be the salvation of the
community.
In this connection would remark that an av-
erape price cannot be raised by com binatiOnS
pose there Is no scarCity-and it is only on
this supposition that O clamor against high
price has the semblance Of being reasonable
but that the vendors of Ice combine among
themselves to raise the price, the effect would
simply be that consumption would decrease
in the ratio Of the price-and generally in O
greater ratio-so that at the end of the season
quantities greater or smaller, according to
price, would remain on hand and perish, ard
thus the monopolsts would suffer, but not
being idiots, this never can happen.
High price stimulates oduCtion-produc-
ton by importation and manufacturer which
has the invariable effect to bring down price
to its normal standard, or that price which
is determined by the free and untrammeled
actions and efforts Of buyers and sellers.
Let cIamOr cease, for high price is q bless
ing, not per Sc, but because it Is the only
means under heaven that can prevent search
ty from becoming famine, to the destruction
or great inconvenience of all. A. III.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMooRAT SUNDAY. JULY 81 1878

would yet be able to surprise them; And now,
having put his army In motion for @
battle, he would venture the hazard.
The profound wisdom of Gen. Johnston,
his strategical ability and his confidence In
himself and In his army" which your cores
pendent would appear to deprecIate by con.
trast with the superior military capacities and
qualities OF Gen. Beauregard, are here vim
dicated by one of the warmest friends and
champions of Gen Beauregard.
Gen. Johnston could not approve Of the re-
turn to Corinth. He knew that the enemy we're
not entrenched, that they were not superior in
force, that they had no breastworks, that his
army was composed OF troops who were no
rawer or fresher than his. He differed
with Gen. Beauregard on all these points.
He ordered and led the attack, and justified his
dissent from Gen. Beauregard by surprising
them In their camp, without entertainments
and sweeping them before him. When he fell
at 30 p. m. the last position OF the enemy
had been carried. The time lost in sending to
the rear for Gen. Beauregard, and the entire
change la the execution Of his plan when that
General assumed command; the halt OF the
victorious though depleted infantry of the
Confederate army, and the advertisement of
an artillery duel, and the original delusion OF
an entrenChed position on the river kept back
the victorious columns Of Johnston until night
and Buel arrived and saved Grant and his
whole army from capture. Thus was John
ston's plan defeated, and the retreat to Cor
NTH, advised by Beauregard, realized under
circumstances which the heroism and steadi-
ness of Breckenridge alone prevented from be-
coming @ disastrous rout.
OF the thousands of survivors of that san
culinary battle on both Sides Federal and
Confederate, we venture the assertion that
not one can be found who will question the
accuracy of these leading facts, or impugn the
justice Of the tribute of Jefferson Davis to AL
bert Sidney Johnston, as the hero, the planner
and the achiever of all that was victorious
and glorious in the direction of the Confed-
crate army at Shiloh. VINDEx
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

tThe DEMOCRAT Is responsible for none of
the views expressed in the communications
under this head; but no communications will
pe printed except from responsible parties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-21

THE more food they produce, the more there
will be for every man. woman and child In the
community 10 eat. Is not a government Of
fieer, who has no interest or motive other than
a very weak sense Of duty, the least likely to
~? On the contrary If the conuict l. hired to q
private individual who is tae highest bidder,
not only is the revenue Of the 3 ate increased
aud the taxes on honest men diminished. but
The lessee, having the powerful motive OF self
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY NOVEMBER l5 N7sTRIPLE SHEET

near by 26c. 2sc; and Pennsylvania 2fc. zee
western fresh 23c Bic; do inferior, l31sc io3se
canada fresh. BE 2ic do. inferior lac. loc. .
klckfhe market for domestic steady under good
Jobbng demand We note sales OF l50 bbls Louisiana ~
&c 10 terces do at 6s{c and 750 Rangoon in bond
at ~ o6 gold We quote:-Carolina fair good, 5e
6lc; prime 10 choice 6sc. exc Louisiana &C. o5sc
Rangoon. Be 3isc.. gold, in bond.
Observation-Disclosures erees and 81 bbls. The market
fairly active; 5000 lbs city sold at 7c Western
SuGAR.-The market for dull 10 hhds. musco-
vado low common refining, sold Csc. and S27 hhds.
French Islands told SALE 6sSc Refined dull
and We quote Fair refining, 7c good refining.
70 10 7ssc. sac do. moasses hhds and boxes 6se.
7c Porto Rico refining common 70 fair, 7c do do.
good to prime Tic. Ike. refined standard A. sstc Sc
off A. Sac. Se crushed o.c sssc. powdered 95sc
9c; granuaied, 9,Ac. 94c OF do De- cut loaf gssc.
ae4c; white extra Cs 7Sc. g yellow Cs 7sc.
Use. other grades. including C's, 6ilc 67sc.
TALLow-Receipts, ~ hhds., erces, 9o bbls and ID
casks. Yhe market dull; 10000 lbs sold at 6izc
quoted at 6hc at 63Sc. for prime.
WnIs.EY-Reeeipts, 925 bbls. The market easier;
100 bbls. sold at 81 %.
FgEIGnrs-There little done the whole but rates
We're steady To Liverpool stcam 5000 bushels wheat
at sd some lots OF cheese and butter at open rates and
bacon and beef At e Por tsrce for the later flour
els grain % at 3d. % 90 ps ps' feA r. Bristol ohanns
1900 bushels grain, by sail per Lady Franklin
private terms Charters-A Swedish bark, hence 70
oporto, l4,ooo bushels grain, ls'le an Italian bark
hence to Marseiiles, $500 quarters grain. 5s I'd
ters grain, 5s 3D.; italian bark, to Lisbon,
53l tons grain, Ice. per bushel; an italian bark,
hence to Rouen, 5000 quarters grain, 5s 1l.d; an
Italian bark 20 TONS from Phiadephs 20 Lisbon grain
16c British bark t67 tons thence Lisbon, grain
private terms italian bark hence Bremen, 900
bbs refined petroleum. 3s ied bark hence to Stables
dOlonne, 800 bbls. naphtha, As. Sd.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
CUSTOM HOUSE FORGERY.

During the busy hours Of yesterday afternoon "a
the Custom House it noticed that several gentle
men went backward and forward to the Collectors
Office looking very anxiously. Mr.. l. L Osborn, dep
uty collector of the Warehouse division sent for;
then Deputy Collector Phelps of the Seizure divi.
sion and finally Special Agent Nevins of the Secret
after the great conference. accompanied by young
man who, it subsequently ascertained was being
taken to the District Attorneys Office. there to be ex-
amined on charge of forgery. 1t appears this young
man, whose is Edward Holmes, is the customs
clerk of Messrs. Dutel L. Knowlton sugar importers
whose business he transacted with tho governments
since J. Henry Malone. their Late Custom House
broker died. few weeks ago.
Every morning the cashiers sheets Of the Colleo-
tors and Naval offices examined and compared to
find out any errors, if such should exist Two days
ago discrepancy of SIS so found in the Col
..gottcn" up, and very the fact became patent
that Holmes had forged the cashiers fec clerks Mr.
IT, w. Tucker) check to permit Yesterday similar
discrepancy revealed another forgery by the Same
hand amounting to S5 40. Tho above sums had been
given to Holmes to pay weighers' and entry fees.
Mr.. Knowlton was sent tor and informed Of these
facts as soon 10 they became known, who made good
the several amounts on the spot. The boy cited
before Collector Merritt to whom he made frank
fesson of his errors, ut the time assuring that
official that person besides himself had any share
in the forgery. He seemed to feel his degradation
keenly especially when his father who holds a very
responsible position down town and is highly re-
spected, arrived ut the Collectors Office and was
informed OF his sons misfortune. The boy
shed tears and implored mercy. in which
his employer also Joined him. The Col
to the District Attorney. Section 5,41S Of the
Revised Statutes of the United States provides max
imum punishment of ten years imprisonment, Q
ne not less than $40 nor more than $1.000 both,
N lc
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
A WARM RECEPTION.

Mr.. Joseph sabbatoir. who lives at the corner Of
Second avenue and 1i5th street. long time was
at enmity with Mr.. John Sullivan. Of No. 2.22S
Second avenue. few days ago the two met on
Second avenue when sabbator held out his hand.
Much pleased at the graceful net Sullivan responded
with cordial grip. sabbatoir then returned homo
and announced to his vile the gratifying intelli-
gcnce. Mrs. Sabbatoir after the first ebuli-
ton of delight. proposed giving 'recep-
tion" to Mr. Sullivan in honor OF the
event. Her husband acquiesced and an invitation
was sent Sullivan. On tho evontful night Mr.. Sui
Ivan rang the bell at Sabbatoirs. He was ushered
into the paror and after joined by the host and
hostess. The reception then began. Mr.. Sabba-
toir knocked sullivan down and backed his eye. Tho
latter regaincd his and made dive for the door,
Mrs Sabbatoir stood in front OF it. however. and
pushed him back into the apartment After being
auain ..receivcd" Mr.. sullivan escorted to the
front stoop with an Injunction to call whenever he
felt inclined.
Yesterday Mr.. sabbatoir was prisoner In the
Harlem Police Court. where Mr.. Sullivan accused him
Of violating the laws OF friendship Sabbator offered
feeble excuse aud sent 30 the Island for thirty
days. No complaint - lodged against bis villa
The New York herald., 1878-11-15

Consols advanced to 90 9G6 for money and to 96h
FOR the account but closed ut 957s and 95T 96 re-
spectively United States bonds were without i'm
portant change and closed follows s-41zs, ex cou
pon I06; IS67s, 100; ten-forties, 109sl, and ives
1885. Erie rose to 2OK and preferred to 3sH but
the former closed 20 and the latter at 33 Illinois
Central rose to 8lA and reacted to s11 New Jersey
Central advanced to 31l. Pennsylvania sold at 331a
ex dividend At Paris rentes advanced to 112f 72Sc
and reacted to 112f. 52hc The weekly statement of
the Bank of France shows decrease in specie OF
141 OOOr. State bonds duh and steady Georgia
rs new sold ut 100. Virginia 6s. deferred, at IA and
Missouri State 6s at 10iA. District of Columbia
3.65's advanced to Tx.
Railroad bonds were strong and active. with the
largest transactions in Denver and Rio Grande frsts
which advanced to a. rise of "a per cent? the next
largest transactions were in Southern Canada frsts
guaranteed, at 75, advance Of . and the next in
Northwest gold sevens at 1o5h 1855. an advance of
La14. The largest advance, per cent. was i'll Alton
and Terre Haute income. The other changes were as
follows An advance of y in Wabash convertibles
ex coupon; per cent in Jersey Central frsts. con-
sols assented; do. convertible, assentod do first
consols and international frsts with coupon certf
cates * in st. Paul sinking funds and do. H. and NJ
diysion) = in Missouri, Kansas and Texas assented
a in Hannibal and st. Joseph eights conyertibles.
Central Pacific arsts (San joaquin branch) and c..
G. and l. O. seconds.
a1,,J,fa
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
A BAD PREDICAMENT.

''well. Liza Willis you want to provo that this
gentleman is the father of your child p? said Judge
Morgan yesterday in the jefferson Market Court TO
ebony hued female with lemon colored baby In hor
arms.
Eyes. sah dat am my baby's fader. suahi" she ~
piled. pointing to white man. well dressed and In
dignant. at her elbow.
"Andyour name, sir. is Simon Levissen7"
eyes, sir"
"of No. 713 Eighth avenue. You 'onah; dat's whas
his store is" added the colorcd lady.
Papa! papa! Owl owl" whined the child In hR
arms.
lis this your child. Mr.. LovissenS' asksd His
Honor
.'No, sir: mol" replied Simon.
'.Pai pal" roarcd the child.
Hope may die ef he amt, Jedgc."
'Shelp me gracious ant" interposed Levissen.
''Oflicer Mcsally," said the Judge. look q thai
child and tell me whom he looks like"
The officer gazed long and steaastly in the baby's
face and then raised his eyes 60 the mothers, tho
counscl's, the Courts and Levssens. Then, without
u moments hesitation he said to Simon--"Hs's the
dead image of you. sirl"
Il think so myself" said His Honor. II win hold
you in $500 for examination on Monday week"