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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
No. 20.
European Grain Trade.

LONDON, March 5.-The MarA
Lame Erpress says: "Peace prospects,
the fairly abundant granary stocks, and
heavy anticipated arrivals, both from
America and Southern Russia, have
combined to reduce the wheat trade to
a lamentable state. The depression
during the past week in activity has
been such that, In the absence of sales,
it has been matter Of some difficulty
to record the fuctuation in prices.
That a withdrawal of the crop which
the uncertain aspect ofpolitical matters
furnished to the grain trade would de-
press values was anticipated, but the
concession of shilling to two shilings
per quarter has failed to improve the
demand for wheat, which it might
fairly be expected to have done, hear
ing the remark to the low state into
which the millers have allowed their
stocks to run all over the Kingdom, and
an explanation is -~chablv - ,,,,-,
IN .ae fact that the supplies in prospec-
tive are too heavy to allow the concea-
son offered to have much weight; and
until some definite idea can be formed
OF the amount of wheat this country
may expect from Odessa, NicaloleH,
and other southern Russian ports, the
millers will only buy from hand to
mouth. That the accumulation of
grain in the Black Sea ports is large
cannot be doubted for one moment.
but We think large proportion will be
found to consist of law class and badly
conditioned. In corn. as the demand
for transport during the war obliged
the inland growers to store as best they
might on the spot where Of course ap-
planes for keeping grain in good con-
dition in the granary for so long per-
lod would be to a great extent ineffi-
cient, there is dragging trade for
feeding corn, as barley, maize and oats
all receded six pence to one shilling
per quarter. with very little business.
With moderate arrivals off the coast of
floating cargo trade, wheat ruled
steady, without quotable changes in
values, Maize is fairly steady, and bar
lev dull.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
The Republican Situation.

There is a considerable body of hon.
est and earnest Republican Senators
aud members who from the first have
wanted to support President Hayes.
For one reason and another their nun
ber has been decreasing until the
country sees the condition of affairs
indicated by the treatment of the veto.
AS is natural, the extreme of this con-
dition is here in WASHINGTON, nut
.spor.u from friends from various sec.
tons of the country concur in repre-
senting falling away from the Admin
istration on the part of those who have
held on most stroDs ly, and the Presi-
dent is fast becoming man without a
party. These things are as they
ought not to be. The President is
honest and earnest, a man of strong
will and good impulses. His Repub-
licanism is unquestioned, in spite of all
the njust asperslons of those attempt
ing to break him down by false rep
reservations. There is nothing in
common between the President and
the Democracy. He has the good of
the Republican party at heart, and not
on y desires its success, but there is no
man in the country whose personal in
terest lc It's success is greater than his.
With such an Executive Republican
members Of Congress should be In full
working accord; and the President
should see to it, also that there is ac
cord with the majority of Republicans.
The President seems 10 have lacked
appreciation OF the tremendous contro +.
versy he took upon himself to enforce
the reforms promised in the letter of
acceptance and the inaugural Instead
Of thinking it vital to success to rally
the people and the best elements in
Congress to his support, and so move
ON old abuses with a great party at his
back, he has neither appealed strongly
to the people by acts, nor gathered a
party In Congress that would always
be ready to stoutly defend and cordial
ly support him. Beyond question
both of these things could have been
effected by a strong administration.
Whether the ground lost can be recov-
cred is question to which both sides
should direct serious attention. The
President cannot make his administra-
tion even moderately successful with
out party. On the other hand, Re.
publicans in Congress, or Republicans
out of it, cannot overthrow the Presi-
dent without destroying their party,
unless they can assign other reasons
for thrusting the President aside than
any now known Cincinnati Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

We have heard a great deal about
the superior robustness and health of
English youth, in comparison with
those of this and other countries, but
the claim is hardly borne out by the
results of recent examination of boys
in London for admission to the navy.
OF the 2,O22 examined-between the
ages of Is and 164 years-not quite
one half were pronounced fit for the
service. Imperfect sight, connected
in most cases with a defective bodily
condition, caused 800 of the reflections.
Deficiency of chest, size and height
was the next prevailing cause. Elev-
en- we're rejected for defective intelli-
gence, although there had been pre-
vious partial wedding out on the score
of "dullness of intellect" We think
that over 1000 American boys taken
at random would make rather better
exhibis than that.-Boston Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

No hope is now INDUCED of any
Federal Interference in behalf of An
derson. The other members of the
Board and other Republicans who have
made themselves exceptionally offens~
i've to the Ku Klux murderers of the
South in the past, are to be made to
walk the plank in their turn. Execu-
tive elemency is believed to be hinted
at only to moderate the first wave of
indignation sweeping over the North
with no idea of its interposition.
UNDINE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
Financial.

WASHINGTON, March Cit is the
expectation of the President that the
principal and interest of the public
debt will continue, for some time at
least, to be paid in gold, and before
silver dollars enough can be obtained
to make them available for the pay
ment Of interest on the bonds and the
principal of those taken up, they will,
if the hopes of the silver men are real
lied, be equal as gold. The Secretary
of the Treasury will not offer to pay
part of the interest in silver and part in
gold; and as be will have in the Treas
ury vaults at any time but small part
of the dollars coined, and as the law
does not allow him to pay interest in
greenbacks it is obvious that his course
will be to use the greenbacks he accu-
mulates for the purpose of buying gold
to pay interest. He has now about
enough gold on hand to pay a years
interest, and he must this for that pur-
pose because he cannot get silver dol
lars, even if he preferred them. He
can expect to accumulate but compa.
ratively small amount of silver dollars
in place of the gold paid out during the
first year, as the whole coinage of the
dollars during this period will amount
to only s45,0OO,000. Much the larger
part of his boarding or accumulation
for the payment of interest must,
therefore, be in greenbacks, if customs
receipts shall be, as is generally sup
posed, in silver, and these greenbacks
being useless to pay interest, must be
turned into gold. It is the intention
Of the Secretary to have the new dol
lars fairly scattered over the country
so far as he can control it, and it will
be difficult for some time to gathe,
them up for customs in sufficient quan.
titles to entirely supplant gold.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
IT was in the United States Senat

1T was in the United States Senate
chamber and the time was 1860. The
Hon. John Slidell, of Louisiana, had
made very bitter speech, announcing
the purpose of his State and of the
South to secede from the Union.
Ben Wade was Senator from Ohio,
and when the fiery Louisianian had
concluded, Wade walked over to his
desk, and, whacking it with his fist so
as to make the ink-bottles on all the
contiguous desks dance, said to Slidell:
"Slidell, We bought your State a how
ling desert, and by, if you secede
we will make it desert again" Mr..
Wade was something of prophet
rough, it is true, but he had the pro-
phetic nstinct.-Indianapozas Jour-
nal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rock
Ark, March 6.-About one hundred
and fifty buildings were destroyed by
the Hot Springs confagration, nearly
all business houses and residences. 1t
is estimated that one thousand people
were made homeless and aid is asked
for the poor. All the buildings were
wooden structures. The loss is esti-
mated at $500, 900; the insurance at
$4,000. Althoug the greater part of
the business portion Of the town is de-
stroyed, comparatively few hotels were
burned; onl ly one frst-class hotel, the
Hot Springs House, was lost, and two
or three smaller ones. There is still
plenty of hotel accommodation for all
visitors; the Arlington, Grand Central
Sumpter Avenue and Waverly Hotels
the largest and best in the city, with a
number of boarding hous ses, still re-
main.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
The Seaside Library.

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

Captain James E. Trowell, who for
a number of years commanded the
steamship Milwaukee, of the old De-
troit and Milwaukee line, crossing the
lake in her upward Of 5000 times, has
been assigned to the command of the
sidewheel steamer Flora. Yhe Flora
is at present being repainted and reno
vated and in about two weeks will be
brought out and run temporarily on
the Grand Haven route, while the reg
ular steamers of the line are being
overhauied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

PENSIONS FOR VETERANS OF THE
WAR OF 18l2.-WAsHINGToN, March
4.--The Senate bill granting pension
of $S month to all soldiers and sailors
who served at least fourteen days In
the War of 1912, or to their surviving
widows, was passed by the House to-
day, on motion of Mr. Alexander II.
Stephens. Some rather remarkable
opposition to it was made by a few
Republicans. led by Mr.. Joyce. of
Vermont, who desired that a provision
should be added excluding from the
benefits of the bill all who participated
in the rebellion. Colonel Wait, Of
Connecticut, favored the bill. AS the
war of secession did not begin until
half century after the War of 1872,
the proposition of Mr.. Joyce was con-
sidered by the House to be stlaining a
point, and only twenty-one votes were
cast against the bill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

Mas. LINCOLN 1t is sad fact
that Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, the widow
of the late President Lincoln, is living
a secluded life in France, and declines
to return to America lest she may
again be placed In lunatic asylum.
1t is said that in France she still in
dulges. to a moderate extent, in her
propensity for buying things for which
she has no use, and filling closets with
articles wholly unnecessary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
Foreign News.

PApAL PoLICY.-RoME, March 6.
The Pope on receiving the parish
priests recommended them to preach
Jesus Christ, his life and teachings
and to guard their focks against the
infdelity and immortality so generally
prevailing-the result of corrupt
press. The Pope in all his exhorta-
tions avoids mention of the Virgin with
the purpose of dlscountenancing mar
iolatry which his predecessors so long
encouraged. 1t has shocked most
people that the Pope in his coronation
speech made no allusion to the late
Plus TX, although Cardinal Di Pietro
in addressing the Pontif had been elo.
quent in praise of the deceased Pope.
The commission could not therefore be
accidental and has been variously COM
mented upon. The Pope and Cardinal
Franchi have determined on the
policy of reconciling, so far as possible,
the interests of Church and State, on
the questions pending with the various
governments.
IN Ireland, the Catholic Bishops are
vigorously trying to put down the prac-
tice of holding wakes over the dead.
They have ordered that none but the
immediete relatives of the deceased be
invited, aud that 40 intoxicating liquor
be used.
The British Minister Layard, tender.
ed Gen. Grant soiree, at his palace in
Constantinople, last week. The affair
was brilliant, and very largely attended
by distinguished residents and visitors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

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 has heretofore received,
and solicits all to call and give his goods a
thorough examination. as he is confident be
can please both as to quality and price.
F. w KURZWEG.
Watertown, Nov lst, 1877. 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
AUGUST WIGGENHORN.

1WELER, has recently opened Jew
elry Store in Johnson's block. corner
and lst street, where ho will keep
family on hand large stock of
ches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

JANEsvILLE, March 6-P. w.
Birk hauser, harness-maker at Bran
don, Wis., took train at Watertown
early this morning on the way to
GAINESVILLE to purchase stock. he car
ried 1866 in his vest pocket. and fall
ing asleep en- route, was robbed of the
entire amount, together With . gold
watch and chain. No clue to the
thieves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
A GRITTNER.

ASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Dres-
ser. Shop under Post Office, Brook S
ck, Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
used. warranted to Eold color for eight
ks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

TATERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
\ of every description Lath and
rgles constantly on hand and for sale at
Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Ot. Hatertown. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
J. HEY NJ MANN.

j II u 1 VI AN N,
0RTER and dealer in Foreign and
mestic Wines and Liquors, and also
acturers of choice Cigars.
purest California Wines and Bran
INSTANTLY on hand.
sertown, Feb. 8. 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13

Cardinal McCloskey was ordained =
Catholic Bishop forty-four years ago
last Sunday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
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-
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, and al other var
ieties most in demand, aud most substar-
tial. He has a splendid stock OF Ladies
goods from Reynolds Bros, Utica, N. Y.
which are not surpassed
He has been careful in the selection of
all his stock, particularly with reference to
servlceabie qualities and beauty of finish
he invites the public to examine his stock
He warrants all goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-13
STRAW & MURPHY.

INTERS and Dealers in Wall Paper
Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish,
Putty, Brushes. &c. One door west
sconsin National Bank, WatertoM
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-17

Ward Precinct I, Shongaloo. J.
H. Walker, w. B. Sims, D. NJ. Haines.
Clerk, j. III. Armer. Precinct No. 9,
Sykes Shop. John HI. Colbert, John
NJ. Wagner, J. F. Sykes. Clerk, Hugh
Riley.
Ward Precinct I, Taylor's Acac-
envy. J. T. Dalafield, w. X. Oneal,
Green Oakley. Clerk, j. F. Dalafield.
Precinct 2, Cotton Valley. g. J. Gray,
IN. Davis, George Caruthers. Clerk,
F. G.. Hodges.
Ward 1Precinct 1, Pleasant Valley.
J. NJ. Doyle, VIM. Sandlin, F. J. Green.
Clerk, ]. III. Smith. Precinct 2, Gum
Spring. Peter Richardson, Tom Rich
ardson, w. II. Bailey. Clerk, D. B.
Doyle. @ -,
Ward Precinct /, Minden. j. NJ.
Mcbride. A. Glass, G. w. Morrow.
Clerk, T. r. Geren.
Ward tPrecinct l, Pearce's School
house. A. G. Talton, Lafayette Bur-
son, VIM. Mccoy. Clerk, NJ. n. Walker.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-17

The Austin (Texas) Statesman
thus speaks out, in referring to the
crime prevalent in that State:
"The law trembles in its hiding
places and is iinpotent in its tenn
pies, and when drunken knayes
bear about implements of death and
sheriffs and policemen wander forth,
and can only see a pistol when a
sober and peaceable citizen wears
it, these deeds are done hourly.
Oh istianity weeps, Christians pray,
and the Governor, stupefiel by
crime, profers rewards for the ar
rest of bloody handed knaves. And
yet each days catalogue of villainies
is blo0dier than that of it's prede.
cess0r. Must the people find a rem
edy outside of the Courts We
hear it talhed about. It is said we
cannot suffer worthless, ignorant,
reckless, drunken wretcbes to dc
stroy all that we have toiled for
They make our homes and fields
valueless, and the country, and es
pecially its towns and villages, I'M
inhabitable. They destroy, not only
values, but the security aud com
forts of living. They make the
name Of Texan infamous aud
la1nrSlS. y lzE rsa4
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Police Jury Proceedings.
BELLEVUE.

4 BELLEVUE, Oct. IA, 1878.
The Aon. Police Jury of Bossier parish met
in regular session. Present w. r. Prather
(Prcsident), and Messrs Phillips, Lyles, Bush,
Oneal, Stroud Minis and Miller
A cOmmunicstion from Cicero Alfred, claim.
ing exemption ~ road overseer, being over
the legal age, was received. John Oneal was
appointed in his stead, on the road leading
from Bellevue to Cotton Valley and is required
to work all hands heretofore spportioned to
said road.
A report was received from s. M. Tennis,
overseer on the road leading from Atkins
store to the Parish line Of Red River and Bos-
sier, asking that more hands be apportioned to
said road. Laid over for consideration at next
regular meeting.
A communication was received from j. An
dus. claiming exemption from service as road
overseer, being over age, on the road leading
from the west end of Red Chute bridge to the
east end of Cross Bayou bridge He was re-
lieved, and A. d. Wells appointed in his place.
The following Act was passed:
Be IL enacted, and 1t is hereby enacted by
the Police Jury of the Parish Of Bossier in
regular session convened, That all laws or
parts Of laws heretofore Passed by this body
requiring persons holding claims against the
Parish to have them registered by the Clerk
be and the same are hereby repealed, and that
from and after the passage OF this Act all per
sohs holding claims against the Parish o re-
quested to present them in open session, in
person, their agent or attorney, through the
Clerk of this body provided, that the oldest
claims Of the current year be first paid.
Rev. N. Moore be appointed road overseer on
the road commencing at the old Plainville
store, and working to where the Bellevue road
comes into tie Arkansas and Shreveport road
working the hands on his own place, the A
Whitaker place, John Bush and hands, Henry
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-17

A. Kahn, Shreveport, has moved
to % Texas street, where he would
be pleased to see his friends and
patrons. Mr.. Kahn has just re-
ceived a select stock of new Fall
goods, which will be sold at lower
prices than ever. In addition to a
varied and extensive stock of Cut
lery, Chinaware, Crockery, Glass.
ware, Heating Stoves, Tinware.
ETC., he has an elegant assortment
of House Furnishing Goods, compri.
sing everything needed in that line.
He is also agent for the celebrated
Charter Oak Stoves, which have
been greatly improved very recent
ly, and also greatly reduced in price.
Remember, % Texas street.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-10-17

The Arkansas Legislature, recent
~ elected, showsa Democratic gain.
The Senate will consist of 20 Demo
Gratis, one Greenbacker, and one Re
publican, a colored man and hold
over. In the House there will be 81
Democrats, 7 Republicans, and 5
Greenbackers. This will ensure the
election of Democrat to the United
States Senate.
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Military.

A t the organization Of a Cavalry Gem, u! B
IA under the State Militia law. on Ssts. Il 4
October ~, in Ward S, Bossier Pariss, y r. !.
lowing officers and non commissions AZ
were elected: 9
+. M. HANKS, Captain,
W. G. BURT, LIST Lieutenant.
B. r. NASH, ID Lieutenant.
THOS. LYf.ES, lst Sergeant.
w. l.. ADGER, ID Sergeant
j. A. ELLISON, Sd Sergeant
C. u. SANDIDGE. 18th Sergeant
j. C. PILKINT0N, lst Corporal
X. F.rADGER, ID Corporal.
p. G. BROOM, 3rd Corporal.
E. 9. BURT, 4th Corporal.
All members Of the above CoulPe -
requested to meet at Rocky Mount go N ~
10th instant, at 10 o'clock, a. r., fof df'as
other instructions.
by order Of the Captain: 4
THOS. LILES' Y =
October 10, 1873