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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20
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Jefferson County.

From the annual report of the State
Treasurer we get the following statistics
regarding Jefferson County:
Amount of state Tax Sl7,743s9 Appor-
tionment of School money 5:30O.lO. Dis
bursement of drainage fuId $75.4S. Delin-
quent tax fund disburs ement S13 SO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20
The New Court House.

A proposition has been made the Board
of Supervisors al Jefferson to purchase the
Liberal Institute building at that place for
a Court House. 1t can be purchased at
the low price Of Sc, 900 and it is stated that
an outlay of 81, 900 or $4,000 more would
place it in a condition suitable for the use
of tie county as a court house and county
building 1t strikes us that if the County
Board at their present session insist upon
making provisions for Court House they
had better accept of tbs Liberal Institute
proposition 1t is situated in a itely
position and with the additional sum sta
ted above laid out upon it could be made
adapted for the nses intended. A bran
new Court House Building would cost at
least $40, 900, and to take the Institute
would be saving of fully$l0, 900 to thestax-
pagers. But we hereby do not commit our
selves to the idea of favoring new Court
House at this time. The old one will
answer until times are better.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20

The concert of the Swedish Lady Quartet
given at Turner Hall, last Wednesday Even
ing, called out "A fair sized audience. There
was a sameness and. we might say, tame
ness about the entertainment that made it,
perhaps, on the whole, somewhat rk some,
but yet it cannot be denied that the quartet
were possessed of good voices harmonzlng
we'll in all they sang; one or two of the
voices being noticeably peculiar but never
gave some fine specimens This ability as a
harpist, and rendered several difficult pieces
style.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20
.s.
" ell Understood.

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is re-
garded as one of the most successful and
creditable products, and it is, if the opinion
Of chemists, physicians and all classes Of
consumers are worthy of acceD lance, the
the purest ant best Baking Pow der ever
placed in the market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20
SDiico.

At his residence in Watertown, Nov. 18th
1878; Mr.. Jacob Kirtchell, aged 10 years and
6 months.
Mr.. Kirtchell was Bohemian by birth, but
has been resident of this country for %
years, and II years an occupant of the
no use from which he was borne to his s'nar-
row house" in the city of the dead. His
aged wife and two daughters, were the
only family mourners present at the funer-
al services held at his late residence, Nov
10th, but large company of his own
countrymen and neighbors, were present to
express their sympathy with the bereavcd
and sorrowing. Sc MURcH,
Officiating Minister
Thanksgiving comes Thursday of next
week November 2Sth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20
The |. O. of G. T. Dramatic Climb reor

The |. O. of G. T. Dramatic Club reor-
gained last Saturday evening and elected
the following officers:
Business Manager--H B. Quick
Stage Manager-T. D.Kanopse
Secretary-H. Humphrey
Ireasurer-Mrs. T. D. Kanouse
Prompter-Chas. w. Wheeler
The Club are now preparing for the
play entitled "Peril'' which they will rem
der in a few weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20

"HACKMETACK' popular n d fragran
perfume. Sold by K. Schubert Il Son.
Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
liver complaint Constipation, and general
debility when you can get at our store
Shiloh's System Vitalzer which we sell on
positive guarantee to care you. Price 10
cts and 75cts. For sale by K. Schubert &
Son
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20
list OF LETTERS remaining In the
UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.
The following letters are either held for
postage, not properly addressed or are de-
tanned for some other cause, and will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office in one week
Anie Ramgard, Waterloo, Wis
Persons calling for any of the above let
tiers will please say "Advertised."
J. 7. MOAK, P. NJ.
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Lost

Between DR.. Cody's residence and corner
of Main and Third Streets, tbe-drop of a
Cameo Earring. The finder will be reward
ed by leaving it at this office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20

Corrected Weekly by'Wm Buchheit
Commission Merchant, Third Street
WATERFOWL.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 1878
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20

Thanksgiving comes Thursday of next
week, November 28th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20

The Double Fre-Pot, which is used only
under our patent, is one of the most desir-
able Improvements in Base Burning Stoves.
The lower illumination is between the two
fire pots, and is at all times as bright as the
upper Illumination, and at the same time
the ashes and clinkers are not exposed to
view as in all other stoves which have the
lower Illumination opposite the CRATE. At
least 10 per cent. o. :he tneI is saved by the
use Of TT e Double Fire-Pot, the heat radat-
ing from between the two fre-pots instead
of through cast-iron fre-pot as in other
stoves.
The descending flues pass along ash pot
sides and into the base, giving the stove an
unusually large amount Of radiating sur
face,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-20

W D. Hoard. of the Fort Atkinson Union
was in town Saturday and paid his respects
to the REPUBLICAN,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22
SUMNER AND MOTLEY.
General Grant, After MRny Years
of silent Submission. speaks in
6elf.ne fence.


General Grant. After Many Years
of Silent Submission, speaks in
self.Defenee.
New YoRK, February PA published
interview with General Grant in Cairo,
Egypt, ~revives the controversy about
Sumner and Motley. The General says
Of the discussion of the question: If re-
speet is due to the dead, truth and justice
are due to the living, ana l only speak in
self defense and after many years OF
silent submission to assaults from Mr..
Sumner aud his friends; only in interest
Of truth and Justice. Mr.. Jay, as no
one knows so well as Governor Fish and
myself, makes a pretext Of eulogiziug the
dead to attack Governor Fish. If any
one hated Mr.. Sumner it was. jay. AT
the time Of the appointment Of Motley as
minister TO England, Jay wanted to 60
to England, and was sorely disappointed
that a change would not be made IN bis
favor, even after Motley had been fully
assured of bis appointment. Jay most
probably forgavs Sumner before the
senator's death, but he blamed him for
his failure to 90 to London"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

crowd. Tenn Whitney married, but
his wife got a divorce, and he went
to New York, where be went into
the brewing business, and about a
year ago was brought into notoriety
by the death of Minnie Roane, his
mistress, the daughter Of a Virginia
clergymas, and a girl of unusual
accomplishments. They occupied
a flat together, and he came in one
night after having drank more
than usual, and laid down on the
sofa. She, being weak and nerv-
GUS, attempted a caress, but he re-
pulsed hsr-not roughly, but be-
cause he wanted to sleep. She
thought he no longer cared for her,
and when he woke up, a dose of
laudanum had finished her troubles
in this world. William remained
in Philadelphia, and got along well
enough as long as the gambling sa-
looms fourished, for he was inter-
ested in one of the largest houses
in this city. lie married a Miss
Smith, but she got a divorce some
time ago, and has since married
again. When the gambling dens
were closed by Mayors tokely, Whit
ney's occupation was gone, and he
has since had no visible means OF
support. Why he should have mar
ried Betty Rigl, unless to obtain
that means Of support, no Phila'
delphian knows.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

Rev. THOMAS BLooMEE BALcH, D. D f,
of Prince William county, Va, an emf.
nent divine of the Presbyterian church,
died at his residence about the middle Of
this month in his e~ighty-sixth year. He
was a profound preacher, a writer of great
depth and beauty and was blessed with
a wonderful intellect, which remained
clear to the last. He was the father Of
the ill fated Colonel Robert Balch, who
was murdered 10 Arkansas a few years
ago. BE leaves a number Of children to
mourn his loss. His wife, who preceded
him to the other shore only a few month";
ago, was a lady Of remarkable learning
as we'll as great piety and strength ast
beauty of character. She was a FRS
cousin OF General r. E. Lee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

The Courier-J Journals we'll informed
Washington correspondent, L, Q. W.,
~telegraphs on the 10Th:
There is too much reason to fear that
the President is about to abuse bis high
office by vetoing the silver bill, aud re-
fusing his assent to all measures calcu.
lated to relieve the public distress. We
are TO have a Wall street administration
out-ard out. After a certain amount Of
eoyness and affected virtue, he has
yielded to the triple brass Of Wall street,
John Sherman and the New York Tri.
bune, HIS best friends in congress, who
desire him to respect public opinion, tell
me that they now believe that there is to
be a veto.
If it will afford the President, or John
Sherman, or Wall street aay comfort or
pleasure to waste a few sheets Of foolscap
on the silver question, aud then label it
" q Veto" let it be done by all means.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

The Chattanooga Dispatch, oil the
2lst, contains an announcement that
Hon. Z. a. James, of that city, will be
d candidate to represent the Third dis
trict in the next congress. The present
representative is Colonel G. G. Diblell,
from Sparta, just on this side OF the
mountain. He is serving his second
term. Colonel Ed James is we'll known
throughout the State. He has served in
the State senate, in the lower house, and
was on the Tilden electoral ticket in the
last Presidential campaign. He is a
gifted, popular man, a fine talksr and a
good worker. he will make a lively race
in his district, and if elected to congress
will make an excellent representative.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22
John MOrrissey's Condition,

New York Special
Appropos of John Morrissey's sup.
posed convalescence, q private letter
from Jacksonville, Florida, says: Nor
rissey is undoubtedly a very sick man.
He is afflicted with organic disease of
the heart and kidneys, and it is no secret
that such maladies ere incurable. Mr..
Morrissey, too, is very much emaciated,
aud has lost much of that bellicose spirit
that makes him so acceptable to certain
classes of society 10 New York. lie is
under the treatment Of a very skillful
physician, DR.. Alexander, and this gen.
tleman has advised him to remain here
until spring, as he fears the change Of
March ia New York. | can see plainly
that Mr.. Morrissey is in a very critical
condition, but with prudence and care
on his part he may pass the remainder
Of the winter without much drawback ii
he remains here, but should he return to
New York, the change would no doubt
terminate fatally. | haven't spoken to
Mr.. Morrisssy on the subject Of bis
health, as he is sensitive and disinclined
10 talk. He is apparently cheerful, aud
makes his appearance at the table at
meals, eats sparingly, and moves about
in q ~listless manner
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22
shnhspanrs and the BibIe.

Read the following curious par
allel between Shakespeare and the
bible; it will be found interesting !;
Bible-"But though l be rude
in speech. - Cor. XII, 6.
Othello-" Rude am | in speech"
Bible-"Consume thine eyes and
to grieve thine heart. Samuel
Macbeth-"Show his eyes and
grieve his heart"
Bible-"Thou hast brought me
into the dust of death. Psalms.
Macbeth" Lighted fools the
way to dusty DEATH"
Bible-"LOok not upon me, be-
cause l am black, because the sun
hath looked upon me" -Solomon
Song i, G.
Merchant of Venice-HMistake
me not for my complexion the
shadowy livery Of the burning sum-"
Bible-T smote him l caught
him by the beard and smote him
and slew him. Samuel xviii, So.
Othello-"I took him by the
throat, the circumsized dog, and
smote him."
BIble-"0pened Job his mouth
and cursed his day; let it not be
Joined unto the days Of the year ;
let it not come unto the number of
the months. job ill.,, l, G.
Macbeth" May this accursed
hour stand, aye, accused in the
calendar"
Bible" What is man that thou
art mindful of him? For thou hast
made him a little lower than the
angels, thou hast crowned him with
glory and honor. Thou madest
him to have dominion over the
works Of thy hands" - viii,
4, 3, 6.
Hamlet" What a piece of work
is man! How noble in reason, how
infinite in facultiesl In form and
moving how express and admira.
bic! In action, how like'an angel
In apprehension, how like a God
The beauty of the world, the para.
gon Of animals"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22
Cane.,,

Detroit Free Press
Yesterday a ragged, shivering
middle-aged man called at a house
on Sibley street and asked for food,
but the lady Of the house called
out
why don't you work for your
food
81 would l knew where | could
find work" he promptly replied.
"There's a place down town
where you can saw wood and earn
your dinner" she continued.
That seemed to stick him for half
a minute, but he finally answered
with great solemnity:
Madam, let me state a parallel
case. There is a place in heaven
for you, but you don't want to die
till you are driven right to it."
She pondered over his philosophy
for a few seconds and then called to
the cook to pass out half a loaf Of
bread and some meat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

TIE Washington correspondent Of the
New York Herald, referring to the oppc-
sition of Republican chiefs to the Presi.
dents Southern policy, says:
They cannot hope to do more than
annoy the President. and experience
ought to have convinced them by this
time that he bears annoyance Of this
kind very easily. The attempt will be
made to fire the Northern heart" once
more, in the hope that this may help
them to carry the next house in this falls
elections. There does not appear to be
craftsmanship enough in the Republican
ranks here to place the party on new
aud live issues. They cling desperately
to the bloody shirt aud their hope is
to excite the country at the same time
against the South and against the
President. All these attempts have
for their only object to prevent
the further Reorganization Of the
party, which is divided on the
currency, on the tariff, and in fact on
every question now public or likely to be
so. 1t the Republican leaders had had
wisdom enough TO accept the Presidents
policy and support him heartily in Els
objects, they would to day have . vigor-
Gus party, stronger in the country than
it has been for the last half dozen years.
But they prefer to play the part Of sore
heads, and yet strive in vain to resist the
Presidents will. They cannot overturn
his Southern policy. The senate has Of
late got ashamed of rejecting his nomi.
nations, and in fact the Republican lead.
ers are dragged s%ullenly at the tail Of the
Presidential chariot, and their occasional
attempts L break loose or to resist are
all in vain. Meantime Mr., Hayes is
tranquil,
Still they will kick loose from bis
chariot sometimes, as happened yester.
day when the senate rejected George
Williamson for collector Of the port Of
New Orleans by a vote of 81 to Is. In
this, however, about an equal number Of
Democrats participated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

Mr.. Mackey, the enormously wealthy.
Californian, has bought Mr.. Albert
Grants house at Kensington, and is
soon going to London with his wife and
daughter to take possession of his new
home. Mr.. Mackey is said to be a ma.
tive Of Ireland, who came to this country
a poor boy; be is now one Of the wealth.
lest men in the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

WAsHISGroE, February 22.-The Ma
tional Agricultural Convention last night
listened to Senator Windon upon the
subject Of water transportation being
necessary for cheap transit and the
national Importance Of improving the
Mississippi river. The convention re-
solved that the government ought to
control the entire State commerce and
congress be asked to take some action
in regard to it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

A BILL providing that when a woman
shall have been a member Of the bar Of
the highest court in q State or Territory,
she shall, on application, be admitted 10
practice before the United States Su.
preme Court, pas:ed the house yester-
day; yeas 100, nays 81. AS soon as this
becomes a law let all who can bring
them elves within its provision step up
to the Supreme Court and have their
names enrolled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

AK exchange says that John D. Lo-
gan, who died in Falls county, Texas,
February 10, was an Arkansas man, who
removed to the Lone Star" State in
1852, and established the Advocate at
Victotil, he afterward removed to San
Antonio and founded the Herald, which
has sincs proved a great newspaper sue.
cess. Ga account of i'll health, however,
be severed his connection with the Her.
aid about two years ago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

II is stated that Mexican affairs wait
for settlement at Washington until the
committee on foreign affairs Of the house
make their report, which will probably
be early next week. The committee
have been in consultation with the secre-
tary of State, and it is understood that
Minister Fosters instructions will be in
acc 3rdance with the committed report
and that the report will recommend the
recognition Of President Diaz.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22
rna Nen Pop.-His PoIley,

New York, February p DE Luca,
Italian consul general in this city, says
the new pope had always been regarded
as one of the most prominent members
of the college Of cardinals, and had dis
tiuguished himself both in administration
and diplomacy as a cardinal. his policy
was understood to be moderate and op'
posed to that of the party Of Cardinal
Antonelli.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

CAIRO, February %. -Arrived-Com.
monweAlth, New Orleans, 8 p m Lioness,
St. Louis, 10 am. Departed-Common
m~onweslth, St. Louis, 8 pm. Cloudy
and warm.
PlrrsBURG, February 22.-Riyer 6 feet
8 inches ard rising. Allegheny river is
rising at Oil City and Parksr's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

RicHToRD, W., February 22.-Walter
D. Estes, lawyer and special correspond.
ent Of the Boston journal, died to-day
from the effects Of poisonous well water,
making three deaths thus far. Several
are not expected 10 recover.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

A aPLERDID OPPORTUNITY 10
"A WIN A FORTUNEi- Third Crane
Distribution, 1878, at New Orleans, tuesday,
March 18th.
This institution was regularly incorporated
By the Legislature. Of the state for Educa-
CAPITAL of 81, 600, 900, to which it has since
added a reserve fund Of $3.50, Geo. ITS GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTIONS will
take place monthly on the seconI Tuesday.
IT NEVER sOALRs OR P%osTPoNRs. Look at the
following Distribution:
CAPITAL PRICE, $4,000.
100, 900 Tickets az 2 Dollars Each,
Half Tick cts One Dollar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

AUSTIN, Texas, Statesman; Wildcat
skins are worth two dollars, as fixed by
the State. A mar brought one into Dal.
las to pay his ~dog.tex-one dollar. He
gave over his skin to the collector, de.
manding the change. The collector
passel him over four coon skins, valued
at twenty-five cents each, as change.
He pocketed his change and LETT"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

Philadelphia Special to Gin. Enquirer.
When it came out last week that
Betty Rigl was married four years
ago, and had now left the stage
and gone to Europe as Mrs. VIM.
Whitney, it was given as another
case Of caste de6ed and true love
that was superior to circumstances.
Unfortunately this is only the ro-
mantle side Of the case. Mr.. Whit
ney's father james Whitney, was
a brewer in Philadelphia, and mar
ried a Miss Schott, a young lady Of
good family, whose parents (Mr.
Whitney's grandparents) are still
living. The sons did not turn out
well, They proved to be u bad
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22
Indications.

WASHINGTON, February 22.-For Ten
nessee and the Ohio valley rising bar
ometer, diminishing west to north winds.
c'oudy and rainy, followed by colder and
partly cloudy weather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

The subscription price Of the PUB
LIC LEDGER is 50 per Gnnum for
The Daily, and 50 per AMMAN for the
Hesbly-POstdge free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Ia OARn.

To all who are suffering from the errors ant
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay. loss Of manhood, etc.. I will
send a receipt that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary in South America. Send q
self-addressed envelope to tho REV. JOSEPH
T. IMAM. Station D, BiBle House. NeO York
Cir. .xxvii-S5 eodkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

hek POSTERS. SNOW BILLS, CARDS
CIRCULARS etc., cotton up With tho latest
ttyie q types and on superior paper Of any
smine atock.andiprieaS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-22

The President got in one more of his
nominations yesterday. The senate con.
frmed the nomination Of Mr.. Nortbrop
to be Uaited States attorney for South
Carolina by a vote Of 81 to %. This is
an of set for the rejection of Williamson.