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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30
Board of Street Commissioners.

Proceedings of a regular meeting of the
Board of Street Commissioners held Oct.
18th, 1878.
Roll caled-all me mbers present. Aid.
Finn chosen chairman pro tenn.
ACCOUNTS PRESENTED.
Against City General Fund-To Anton
Schumacher for money advanced for cord
of fire wood, $3.50 To J. G. Halliger,
Justice fees in two Joseph Winter cases
$2.77. Both accounts allowed IN der sus-
pension of The rules.
Against the Fourth ward-TO James
McHugh, NJ. }. Galager, Christ Becker. in
spectors of special election and Chas F.
Perry and Emil Schuerer clerk Ut said
special election. 81 90 each, audited, w.
D. Stacy, Supervisor Of said ward. were al
lowed under suspension of the rules by the
following vote. Ays-Ald Bauman. Ben.
nett, Crowley, Merzke and Miller. Mays
Aid. Finn.
Against the Fifth ward General Fund
To John Bauman for 275 days work as
Roadmaster, Sl437 To John Geutzaff
for 25 days team work, $500. To Au-
gust Shei for days team work, So 90.
To John Heide for Blacksmthng. $4.7O.
To J. Westphal for 81 days works, So. rs.
TO Jas. Bariskey for 10 days, $1,000. To
Joseph Mark for 22a, s22a. To Charles
Glamm for l65, Sl6.5O. To Peter rupert
2 days. $500. To John Pagenkopf, day
slOO. To August Weber day 81 90. To
Charles Or, 6 days, $500. To Fried
Meske l day, $l.Oo. To James Lahy
days, $500. To George Math days So. 90.
All which accounts were audited by tie
War Board and allowed under suspension
of the rules; all the aldermen voting in the
affirmative
The Committee on Streets anG Bridges,
to whom had been referred to account of
Straw Murphy for repantng and letter.
ing Bridge signs $500. Reported the same
back with the recommendation that it be
all owed in full. Report adopted and &C.
count allowed, all the alderman voting in
the affirmative.
On motion Board adjourned.
c. BECKMAN, City Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30
Assembly Nominations.

The Democratic convention OF the Third
Assembly district of Dodge County, held
at Minnesota Junction last Saturday, nomi.
mated James Davidson, of Chester, for mem
Der of Assembly. Mr.. Davidson WAS pre-
scented to the convention by the Green
hackers as being acceptable TO them and
the Democrats swallowed him, resulting in
a fusion of the Democrats and Greenbackers
against the Republican and hard money
candidate. The hard money Democrats:
disguised with the proceeding, will vote
for the Republican nominee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in t
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.
Geo. Douahoe, Iowa, O.Brian Go.
Persons calling for any of the above let
tiers will please say "Advertised.''
J. T. MOAK. P. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30

This is medicinal bitlers, not mere
fancy drink, although it is pleasant to the
taste. u,a
It acts on the stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and bowels, producing natural operation
and purifying the blood.
It is thorough calhartic 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
It's Extraordinary Merits.
We. the undersigned, take pleasure in
saving to the public that we have known
and used the California Yerba Buena Bit
tiers 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 it's operations, be-
ing entirely free from all minerals. In
short, we would not like to be without it.
AS medicine, think it unparalleled.
Mrs. ". P. Gates and family, Chicago.
D. R. Fraser and family, s.
Walter Mills and family, SO
Byron Bradley and family, 6
VIM H. Scoville and family, "
Mrs. R. Lewis and family,
Jas L. Fargo and Family, ="
T,uther Mills and family "
And many others. For sale by all Drug
pists. 39m3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30
New Court House Plan.

John Whittet, Charles Stoppenback and
VS.. Green the Committee appointed,by the
Board of Supervisors to look over court
house buildings and plans for the same,
with view of reporting a plan of a new
court house for this county, are now enEag-
ed in this duty, and are visiting the differ
ent court house buildings in this section of
the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30
Setting the Pins.

James K. Ryder was in the city day or
two ago. He bad his s'bar'l' with him.
which suffered quite elimination in its
contents while here. He let the greenbacks
fly. Persons who are to be fixed" should
apply at once to Mr.. Ryder, or to his auth
orized agents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30
Caution.

We wish to caution users of DR.. Price,
Cream Baking Powder against buying it in
bulk. Unprincipled dealers are mixing
-four, and other substances with it, and sell.
ling it as DR.. Prices. Buy it only in cans i,
and it will make lighter, sweeter and
healthier biscuits, cakes, &c, than any other
in the market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30
N Office.
All persons indebted to

All persons indebted to
II. s. HOWELL &c 90.
Are requested to call and settle without
delay. An early attention to this will be
profitable to all interested as this notice
must be attended to.
n. S. HOWELL & co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30

To the voters Ofthe First ASSEMBLE
District.
/ hereby announce myself IS an indepen-
dent Candidate for Member of Assembly at
the approaching election. If elected will
consult the wishes of my constituent on all
matters coming before the Legislature
touching their general welfare.
JOHN GLIB
Ixonia, Wis, Oct. 10th, 1878.
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90arriico.

At the Church in Clyman, Wednesday,
Oct. 3Oth, 1878, by Rev. NJ. J. Ward, Mr..
MICHAEL BURKE, and Miss NELLIE DowLINa.
Both of Emmet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30

The Two Story Frame Dwelling House
and lots in Block IL, on Wilder street, lst
ward, known as the Weaver place, will be
sold on reasonable terms. Apply to
c. B. SKINNER.
WATERFOWL, Sept. 18th, 1878.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30

Query.-"Why will men smoke common
tobacco, when they can buy Marburg Bros
Soal Of North Carolina at the same price,"
l0yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-10-30
WatcrtOWn Market.

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buchheit
Commission Merchant, Third Street
WATERFOWL.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

Reading of Scriptures and prayer by chaplain,
Third reddiHgS-S, ~, an act relating TO the
collection of taxes; passed.
5. ~, an act relating TO prosecutions for embez-
Element passed.
S 1919 AN act in amendment of sec D. ch. 81 of
g, : in relation to the drawing of jurors; passed
5 go an act to repeal " an act in addition 10
CHI 20. Of z. =, relating To the support and re-
moyal OF paupers, approved November 10, 1861
Senator Ram moved that the bill be ordered to
lie pending the disposition of other bills ON the
same subject; il vas SO ordered
Senator ORMSBEE called up 5 266, an act re-
lating to the supervision Of the insane and the dis
charge Of patients, etc,
Senator BEl.DEN.moved to amend by provi-
sion that the supervisors of the insane" be
elected by the general assembly instead of APP
pointed by the Governor; agreed to, lie also
moved to amend by limiting the penalty I'M
der the bill to fine instead of imprisonment in the
state prison, agreed to. further amendment
was proposed by Senator Belden and agreed to,
TO the effect that no patient shall be discharged
by the supervisors without giving the snperin-
tendent an opportunity to be heard; passed with
amendments.
amendment OF the statutes relating to the sup
port and removal OF paupers and relief OF the in
senator RAM Intercepted the committee
upon the provision of the bill in regard TO notice,
etc. and was replied To by Senator Ormsbee,
who proposed an amendment in that particular
amendment agreed TO and bill passed
$ 2G4 an act of inquiry into the question OF
frauds in the treatment and confinement of the
insane poor.
Senator ORMS BEE explained that the purpose
of the bill was To provide for an inquiry into the
matter of the confinement of the insane poor who
might be chargeable to towns or individuals in
stead OF the state.
Senator BELDEN favored the passage of the
bill; passed
5, 562, an act in relation to the admission Of
patients to any insane asylum in the state passed.
s. 961, an act in relation 10 the state appropria-
tons for the insane poor, etc. passed
S. 2GO, an act TO repeal an act In addition TO
ch. 20, of z, g., relating TO the support and re-
moval OF paupers, etc, approved November 10,
1867; passed.
Senator MEAD called up H. 10, an act provid
Ing for method Of inquiry into the University OF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27


Senate hHs-The five following bills having been con-
sdered Jointly by the committees OF the Senate and House.
were put upon their without the usual reference
u conlnleei
y 262 In relation 10 the admission Of patients 10 any
asylum for the Insane In this state; read the hsi second
and third times, and passed In concurrence
r. 2bi, authorizing the Governor To examina-
ton 10 be made As 10 whether any frauds being
practieed upon the state 10 the use Of the money APP
proprated for the benefit Of the insane poor the
read the inst, second and third ne and passes. In
g. 2b3 In amendment of sections a. u.s. 10 and H. of ch
~ relating 10 the support and removal OF pauperH and
relief of the insane poor read the hrsi, second and third
time, and passed In concurrence
800 10 repeal an act entitled an act IN addition to CHI
90 relating TO the support and removal OF paupers"
approved Nov Is, lsol, read the hrs second and third
time and passed In concurrence.
T. 26l In relation 10 the state appropriations for the in
poor, and In addition to CHI. 20, relating the
support and removal Of paupers and the relief Of the insane
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
OUR BOOK TABLE.
The Republic of Republics.

For some time past we have had on our
desk volume recently issued third edition.
by William Harding. Philadelphia, entitled
''I'he Republic of Republics by one of the
counsel ia the case of Jefferson Davis. The
object Of this work is, In the language OF the
author. San attempt to ascertain from the
Federal constitution, from the acts of the pre-
existent States and from the contemporaries
ty, citizenship, allegiance and treason OF the
United States, etc" We have followed the arl-
thor with much attention. and believe that he
has made the cIearest exposition Of the real
character Of the Federal government and the
relations of the State government to it that
has yet been massed into one single volume.
The work is more O compilation OF the views
of the fathers; of the theories of the original
State constitutions and OF events In the po-
litical history of the country at time when
the tipe7 government was taking shape, and which
gave it shape, life and spirit But it Is more
than compilation. The whole is skillfully
and ably wrought into a noble and irrefutable
Investigation of the great doctrine OF State
sovereignty, on which this government in
truth rests, greatlyas those foundations have
been wrenched and the structure Of the tenn
pie defaced by war and sectional madness and
malevolence.
work to the public than by the following. ex-
tract from private letter, written to friend
by our distinguished and eloquent fellOW-citi-
zen, Rev. DR.. Palmer The extract was not
designed Tor publlchClOn nor docS Inc hlCnoi
| of the book: to which it refers, know that it
has been placed in our hands:
II was permitted to examine large portions
of this book before its appearance in print, 50
| that | have q pretty clear knowledge OF It's
scope and design. It's great value consists in
bringing together the testimonies of the
Fathers as to the genius and nature OF the
government which they intended to establish
| In the perusal Of these documents, so I'D
mirably collated and expounded in this work
| could not resist the conviction that had It
boen prepared thirty years ago, and had it
! been made the text book OF political students
during that period Of time, our late civil wal
might possibly have been nvcrted. Nothing
/ is clearer to me than this; that the perpetual,
ton of our government depends upon the re-
cogntion and maintenance Of the principals
| set forth in this volume
| Il heartily commend this book with its
| quaint title to the attention Of our people
everywhere, and I cannot but hope for great
good from its wide diffusion over the country
Very respectfully yours,
| 3. NJ. PALMER.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
EEanaiet'S SOLIDARITY.

Gen. Grant declined the order of knight
hood offered him by the King of Portugal, be-
cause he said the laws Of the United States
forbade officers wearing decorations.
The question naturally occurs, What sort
of officer is Z. S. Grant, eX-General and ex-
President?
The King then presented y. S. G, with a
copy Of his translation Of Hamlet into Portu-
guesc, which the General accepted with many
thanks And, having procured through Gen
Iadeau a copy Of Ollendorf's method q learn
ing Portuguese, he got something like this
back into English out Of the Kings Portu-
gurse Hamlet:
'',ro be or not to be that. tits the question
whether it is better to endure the sings and
arrows Of outrageous wealth, OF receive into
your arms the troubled ocean and against
him the opposing end. To expire; to go to
bed no more; and if by a siesta we talk, We
finish; the disease of heart and thousand
! natural sheaf5 that meat is air, is q religious
ly hoped consummat0n. To expire, to Stun
Der perhaps; yes, to be sure, to dream some
| thing is the friction, because in that slumbel
| Of d ath what dream arrive when we have cu
this mortal rope, must give us feet etc.
| The reader must be familiar with tnt
melancholy Princes solioquy to be able t.
do Justice to the Kings translation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
A CARD FROM s. Il. PACKARD.

New Orleans, November 16, 1873.

UNITED STATES CONSULATE AT LIVERPOOL.
October 49, 1878.
To the Editor of the Democrat:
notice in the DEMOCRAT Of the thirtieth
ultimo an editorial entitled the packard
ERUPTION which contains an extract from q
letter written from here by Conrad Kressnerr.
The letter represents me as hostile TO the col
lection Of the relief fund for the sufferers
from the ye low fever epidemic. The state
ment is entirely false, and in justice to me L
ask the publication Of a letter from Mr.. ken,
sent you herewith, who is referred to as MI.
Kressners authority; also, the letter OF Mr..
Cary, dated October 1G, and the correspond
once referred to by him, upon the same sub
Jet, which took place last month, after my
return from Paris, whore [ was when the LlV-
crpool Relief COmmitte was organized.
take this method to correct any false i'm
pressions that Mr.. Kressner's statement may
have created in the minds OF those who have
no personal knowledge of my character, be-
Ieving that my friends and those familiar
with my daily life would never give credence
to such charges, which find their origin in
political prejudices. Mr.. Kressner's accusa-
lions OF hatred of the Southern people is not
in point while [ have SO many friends among
the afflicted. [ have no hatred, not cven for
defamcrs.
remain your obedient servant,
s. B. PACKARD,
United States Consul.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
A SLANNEROUS STAT EMENF DE
N0TSCEgs.
The Congressional and Parish Election o
November =.


The Congressional, and Parish Election of
November 8.
To the Editor of the Democrat:
The t,itu ftt4fft, IL It's ISSUE Of Monday, No
vember T. asserts, on the strength ~ OF pre-
tended statement of some "well-l1nown gen
tleman." whose name it prudently withholds,
That the undersigned had said to him that
"the buns had been two years fixing this
thing, and that now they had succeeded they
intended to hold it for ten years." or words
to that effect.
OF so little Importance did [ think this
mean, contemplate, and now, l am glad to
say, futile attempt, injnriousIy to Affect me
in the good opinion OF the voters OF Orleans
parish, and so little did | apprehend that any
voter whose support was worth having would
or could be influenced against me by the loose
and malignant street talk OF nameiess pollt-
ical opponent, or perhaps personal enemy
that | concluded public CONTRADICTION from
not necessary or advisable. II my character
was not sufficient of itself to bear success
| fully an ill-natured and petty attack OF AZ
anonymous aesailant, probably a person IN
terested to defeat my election to the olllce O
civil sheriff, my simple denial would hardly
be enough to change public opinion.
| But now that the election is over and ma
jority of the voters Of this parish have done
me the honor to manifest, in a very expressive
way, their confidence in my fitness for the
shrievalty and in my sOundness and earnest
ness as a working Democrat by electng nae
to that office, notwithstanding the fierce and
determined opposition I have had to. en-
counter think it due to my faithful friend:
and the people Of Orleans parish, whose gooC
opinion / value, that | should publicly and
| formally brand the assertion of the ''wel
known ger! quoted in the City Item as
base and malignant faIsehood, and chal
longe the gentleman he be one-toprov
| his words.
bly have said, was this: That if the Demo,
cratic party succeeded in electing its ticket
congressional aud city, on November 5, and
thus gained undisputed control of the whole
State and city government, it would sc
conduct public affairs as to retain the cen
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tIoesn't know himself But 1t Is probable that
he will not reach any decision until Congress
meets, after which it cannot be long delayeu:
I am informed upon what cohsluer very
reliable authority that Conklne mas daa t,li
lay before Mr.. Hayes, in the course OF the cur
rent month, or before Congress assemblies, a
set of rules, regulations and conditions uhder
which he, Conklng, Will consent TO grant W
HAYES the measureless boon Of his personal
regard and his gracious permission TO pc con-
-s4idered the head Of Republican adnlnlstra-
ton, 70 wit:
/, Retire
EvARTs, sCHURz AND KEY
rom the Cabinet. -,oou
cor Don Cameron to name Keys and put
zach Chandler himself bodily or alloW MN
10 name his small son in-IaW Hale for Schurz s
place
g. Quit all his
CIVIL SERVICE NONSENSE,
and give I'D his administration, power, pa
tronage nolicies and ALL to the uses OF the
radical machine for the campaign or 1880: ;,
4. Abandon his Southern policy (sO-called
and redistributc the patronage OF that seclion
on the principle that the worst man lor INC
South Is the best man for the North, and that
the best test of fitness is total lack o.
recon m endation from Southern Democratic
sources. ,,, ~, !,
That some such set Of conditions will be
laid before Mr.. Hayes there cannot be a d0uot
You have no idea Of the arrogance ana IN
science which their superficial successes II
New York and Pennsylvania have inspired II
The bosoms of Conkling, Don Cameron ant
their satellites and sycophants here.
Whether Hayes will yield or not remains t.
be seen. But 50 far as the small moyemen,
here against Jack Wharton, Albert Leonard
Titzsimmons ct al. is concerned, 1T Is simply
The first pattcring of the drops that preced'
the storm. At a venture predict that Hayes
will not yield, but that Conkling, Cameron
and their gang, in the flush OF their l .h
and under the protection of the Democratic
party, where he ought to have, been yea
ago If this should be the result, the sllgh
reverse experienced by the Democratic part.
in New York will prove blessing IN dls
guIse. "A, Y. b.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
EELLOGG'S CONFERENCE.
The Carpet-Baggers Affecting Detected
spirit.
ISt, Louis Republican,

lSt. LOUIS nepublICtu.j
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Kellogg arrived In
town to-day and Immediately a conference
was held by Louisiana Republicans now in
the city. Besides Kellogg, District Attorney,
Leonard ex-COngressman Sypher, and half
dozen others Of lesser note were present. The
result of the conference was a determination
to urge upon the administration that nothing,
but the force Of the Federal authority would
restore peace and equality in Louisiana kel-
logg regretted that Northern Republicans
were only interested in the outrages perpe-
trated on Southern Republicans as making
political capital in the North instead Of incit-
ing them to protect Southern Republicans in
their rights. None Of the confreres took
stock in the reported change OF front on The?
part of the administration, although they had
direct assurances that in this matter the Pres
dent was correctly reported. They rather
feared that he was too weak a man to enforce
such policy as Grant adhered to. Other
meetings are to be held The object Of these
carpet-b aggers is to stimulate the President
by affecting detected and martry-like spirit.
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fidence of those who had placed them there "a
large majority of the voters), and thus give
the latter no reason to supersede them 10
office This is ''the head and front OF my Of
Tending" if Offending there be, and il it be
treason to the voters of the parish OF Orleans
to have so expressed myself, they have TAKEN
it seems to me, a very unusual method OF
Furnishing the traitor Dy electlng MN 10 :et I 10
high and honorable Office of civil sheriff OF
this large parish by plurality Of about 1000
votes, with full knowledge Of the anonymous
assertion of "a well-known gentleman made
through the columns of an irresponsible
J. r. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
New Orleans, November 16, 1873.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-17
ON THE SHORE.

I stood upon the oceans briny shore,
And with a fragile reed [ wrote
Upon the sand
agnes, love theev'
The mad waves rolled by and blotted out
The fair impression.
FraiI reed! Cruel wave! TreacherOus sand
I'll trust We no more;
But with giant hand I'll pluck
From Norways frozen shore
Her tallest pine, and dip its top
Into the crater Of Vesuvius
And upon the high and FURNISHED heavens
Ill write
agnes, love thee!"
And would like to see any
Dog-gOned wave wash that out.