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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
Brave Admiral Nelson.
[From the New York Times

The crews of the British iron-clads In
Aboukir Bay must have many stirring
memories to beguile their inaction. TIC
English seamen the spot has Gwo-fold
significance, not merely as the scene of
one of England's greatest naval victor
les, but also as the place where the Ca
reer of the great leader by whom that
victory was achieved came within a
air's-breadth of an untimely end. Had
the wound received that day by Nelson
proved as fatal as it was at first thought
to be, the battles of Copenhagen and
Trafalgar would never have been fought,
and Nelson and England would have
lacked the crown of their glory. just
when the French fire was at its hottest,
the admiral was struck on the head by
a ragged piece of iron Called by sailors
"langridge shot") which tore away
the whole flesh of the forehead. The
horrible Disagreement and copious flow
of blood made the wound appear much
more dangerous than it really was, and
several of the officers completely
unnerved by the thought of losing
their idolized chief, quilted their posts
in dismay. But even in the extrem-
ity of pain, Nelson's wonted GOODNESS
did not forsake him. Ordering his Of
fcers to return to their places and con-
tinue the fight as if nothing had hap
pened, he directed those who carried
him below to conceal his hurt from the
crew, and even refused to allow the Of
floating surgeon to examine him first,
insisting upon taking his turn with the
rest. Strange to say, the wound not
merely healed rapidly, but left hardly
any trace behind it. Nelson's bravery
on this occasion earned him a compi-
ment of o very singular kind. Capt.
Benjamin Hallowell, one of the most
prominent heroes of the day on the
British side, having picked up frag-
ment of wreck from the explosion of the
French three-decker L'Orient, had it
made into coffin, and presented it to the
admiral, in order, as he said, that Sc Eng
lands greatest sailor might repose at
last in one of his own trophies. Nelson
cordially accepted the strange gift, which
he kept standing for some time in cor
ner of his cabin; and though at length
persuaded by his friends to remove it,
he was eventually buried in it at his own
special request,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13

rescued by turning over after baying,
narrowing down and having some fertil-
Her, either barn yard, compost or chem
1cal, applied to their surface and worked
I'D, and liberal seeding of grass seed. y
Another New England farmer writes:
f" Many fields are re-seeded by merely
narrowing the stubble immediately after
the hay has been taken off, doing the
work very thoroughly with sharp
toothed harrow and then sowing the seed
for grass, narrowing lightly over the
seed to cover it and following with q
roller to make all smooth. A top dress
ing OF manure will be wonderful help. !"
The farmer builds expensive houses
for lis horses, hogs, cattle and sheep,
and feeds them upon the richest pro-
duce of his broad acres without stint;
but 1t his wife, son or daughter has
the enterprise to keep few fowls, they
are grudgingly given some old shed or
the boughs of some tree, and they go
without food or drink except that which
their own industry provides, and if hun
ger drives them to the garden in search
OF food, they are met with a shower of
sticks, stones and clods; and yet these
same fowls are expected to supply the
farmers table with eggs, and, il they
fail to do it, it is claimed that fowls are
not profitable, and no matter when the
hen dies, she owes her owner quarter.
A CANADIAN paper says: The duty of
fumigating greenhouses is such an I'M
pleasant one that it is often neglected to
the injury of the plants. A French hor-
ticulturist has made a discovery which
will render it unnecessary to use smoke
for the purpose. He finds that the
vapor from boiling tobacco juice is as
efficacious as are the fumes from the
burning weed. The method adopted is
simply to mix a small quantity OF juice
in water and evaporate the whole. The
vapor, it is said, kills all the insects in
the house. Could not the same plan be
adopted against housefies and mosqui-
toes? It's recommendation would be it's
cheapness, for the juice could be ex-
pressed from the refuse tobacco which is
now thrown away at the factories.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
Awaiting the GuiIIotine.
(From the London Telegraph


So soon as the the sentence Of death Is
passed the criminal is placed on double
allowance. The ordinary prisoners have
rations of meat and of wine only on Sun
days and Thursdays; but convict set
apart for the guillotine has roast beef
every day and a "cinquieme of wine
both at breakfast and dinner. He may
read, write and smoke as much as he
likes. He has two warders constantly
in attendance upon him. and their orders
are never to contradict him and not to
abstain from entering into cheerful con-
versation with him. The assassin Tropp-
mann used to play cards with his jailers.
Finally the condemned man has an hours
exercise every day in the "promenoir "
attached to the prison infrmary. There
are, it is true, few drawbacks to his
physical enjoyments. Directly the SEN
tence is passed the prisoner is made to
don the 60 camisole de force the strait
Jacket; and that dismal garment-if he
be not respited-he never doAs until he
camisole is a sack-like canvas vest, with
the ends of the sleeves tied together to
prevent the protrusion Of the hands.
Cords passing around the thighs, and
fastened at the shoulders, attach closely
to his body the arms of the prisoner. At
meal times one sleeve of the camisole is
loosed to allow the prisoner to eat with a
wooden spoon the food which has been
cut up for him. Again his hand is set
free when he wishes to write. The MUIR
derer never knows when his day of doom
is to come. Behind his meat, wine, to-
bacco and other comforts rises the great
red spector of the guillotine. The cords
which bind his arms to his sides are as
the hand of death, premonitorily clutch
ing; and at any moment the governor OF
the prison, the almoner and the "gref-
fer may enter his cell and tell him that
his execution is fixed to take place, not a
week or month hence, bnt that very day
and within an hour or two.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
The Moral Effect of an Earthquake

The earthquake shock at the city of
Mexico in the middle of July was an ex-
traordinarily lively one. According to a
correspondent to the New York World the
walls of several houses fell, great many
edifces were badly cracked and the
churches suffered. At least eight
the per cent. of the buildings in
city were more or less injured. The
water in the fountains and lakes over
flowed. The pipes were broken and
there was great scarcity of water. In
the main square, two very large lamps
fell and were broken to pieces. Two men
were killed by the falling of scaffold-
ing. People rushed out of their houses
and kneefng down in the middle of the
streets raised their eyes to Heaven and
prayed aloud. Some sang litanies and 9th
ers confessed their sins for the benefit of
all those who could hear them. Children
ran out of school crying and wring1ng
their hands. The balconies of the hous-
es were full of ladies sobbing and pray
ing fervently. Horses and mules, wheth-
er alone or attached to vehicles, sudden
ly stopped, stretched out their fore feet
and refused to proceed. Husbands and
wives, mothers and their children babe
each other an eternal farewell. Those
who few minutes before professed a
deep hatred for each other now fell weep
ing into their greatest enemy's arms.
But this feeling did not last very long,
for the next day eight or ten robbers
broke into the tax-collector's house,
stabbed the collector, ill-treated his wife
and carried off 81 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
Historic Ground.
[From the New York Times.J


The rumor that the Arabs are en-
trenching at Heliopolis, few miles east
Cairo, suggests the possibility of a very
striking coincidence. It would certainly
be singular instance of "history re-
peating itself " were the fate of Egypt to
be a second time decided upon the same
field that witnessed the final overflow of
the mamelukes by Napoleon Bonaparte,
who on that occasion encouraged his
soldiers with the now well-known apos-
trophe, From the summit OF yonder
pyramids forty centuries are watching
YOU" The battle, though fought against
overwhelming odds, was not doubtful
for moment. The mamelukes dashed
themselves against the serried squares
OF the French infantry, flung their dis
charged pistols in the faces of the grena-
d1ers, and tried to wrench away the bay
onets with their bare hands, while even
the wounded dragged themselves along
the ground to hack with their short
swords at the limbs of the soldiers. But
all their efforts were In vain. The roll
ing fire of the French thinned their
ranks; and at length the whole Egyptian
army gave away. The bulk of the fugi-
tives fed toward Cairo, and persisted by
hundreds in the waters of the Nile,
many of the corpses being afterwards
fished up and rifed by the French con.
querors. The victory gave Napoleon his
oriental nickname of Sc Sultan-el-K eblr
(King of Fire.) It is a striking proof of
admiration Of the Eastern races for
strength in any form that not few of
the mamelukes who survived the battle
were to be found later on in the ranks of
the French Imperial Guard, one of them
Russian, actually becoming Napeleon's
most trusted servant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
Heartless Persecution.

Some malicious person is repeating In
Brooklyn the trick that "Gentleman
Joe" played on the Rev. DR.. Morgan
Dix, in New York City year or SO ago.
The victim is young widow named An
ME Seaman, who had in one day last
week driven up to her door in response
to fictitious orders the following motley
collection of goods: Thirteen tons of
coal, forty-one quarts of ice-cream, four
baskets and two bouquets of flowers,
seven cakes and twenty loaves of bread,
about 800 worth of dry goods, nine dozen
bottled lager beer, and five insurance
brokers. She has no idea who her
enemy is. The police have the case in
charge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
The Secret of Bull Run,

Ex-President Fillmore shortly before
his death visited Europe, and, as related
by Col. Ramsey in his t' RecollectioDs, :"
had the following experience with the
American consul at Barcelona: st was
much amused by the consul's turning
round abruptly to me, apropos Of moth
ing IN particular, and asking me if I
knew why their army ran away at Bull
Run? Of course said no, and looked
properly grave IN the presence of a dis
tinguished ex- President and an official of
the United States. He then informed
me that telegram had been received at
the headquarters of the army to the
effect that valuable appointment In
the post Office was then vacant at New
York, and that everyone bolted to try
and secure it"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13

Royal Charter about year previously.
The other was expected home every day,
and had been away almost ever since the
end of last October.
1t was impossible, they said, to make
and disappointed, I found myself COM
PEELED to leave matters as they
were; but on my return to Lon
don I wrote to the head of the police
once more, and I reiterated
my convictions so forcibly that he evil
IDENTIFY was impressed by what I said.
The result of my letter came, after a
brief acknowledgment from, the inspect
or, in the visit of gentleman four days
afterward.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
[From an English Msgazine.l
A JEWELERS. STORY.

1t was on the 29th of October, 1859,
that was returning. to England, having
taken the steamer at Dublin for Holy
head. Business had taken me to Ire
Iand-I am a jeweler-apd it had been
necessary for me to visit branch of my
own firm in Dublin. ! was bringing
back certain valuable jewels which re-
duired resetting-diamonds of great
value, and some other things of less i'm
portance, but still valuable
I carried the Jewels which / have al
ready mentioned In a small black hand
bag, and SO long as [ knew that it was
safe [ was free from cure. Arriving at
Holy / took my seat III an empty
frst-class railway carriage. just as the
tram was moving off, however, a gentle
man suddenly goJ In. He sat down
nearly opposite me, SO | had good OPP
portuuity of observing his appearance.
/ noticed that be was young, apparently
not more than four-and twenty, that he
bad broad black band round his hat,
and that on his face were traces of re-
cent sorrow, almost, in fact, of agitation.
He seemed relieved at having caught the
train; and being, like myself, quite dis
inclined for conversation, our journey
proceeded in silence.
Ny bag lay beside me, and quite I'M
der my eyes. [ was tired after my
crossing, and fell into a sort of doze.
On waking l instantly glanced at my
bag. There 1t lay, quite safe My
companion, however, had moved his
seat. We stopped at Chester, and here
/ thought / would get out and walk
about little, as we had ten minutes to
wait. I took my bag and got out. On
my return to the train there was nv
companion, apparently asleep. I got
into the carriage, without disturbing
him, and we continued on our journey.
At Crewe, our next stopping place, he
got out and did not come back. ! was
very tired, now, and fell into a sound
sleep, with my hand holding the handle
OF my black bag [ did not wake until
[ reached London; then getting into
FIRST hanson saw, and still carrying my
precious bag, of which I was heartily
tired, [ drove home On my arrival,
with a method which I suppose is habit
ual to a man In my trade, I Instantly
went to the safe In which [ kept valu-
able Jewels, unlocked it, and depositing
the bag on the table, I opened it. I'M
agine my dismay III finding that, instead
OF my diamonds, it contained only some
rusty bits of iron and wooden debris
My bag was gone; this other bag had
been cleverly substituted for it, so clev-
erly, indeed, that even the weight, as
well as the appearance, had been judged.
81 put the affair into the hands of
the police, giving them exactly every
particular as | have written it. The bag
was lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
II,

A year after the events narrated In the
last chapter / was again travelling on the
line that takes passengers to Holyhead.
1t was III the beginning of October, as
we'll I remember.
travelled frst-class, my usual custom
when [ have a long journey before me.
During the year not sign had been
given or my missing bag or the jewels,
but had not really despaired yet of re-
covering it and them, for I had certain
unaccountable feeling about the whole
thing; that there was some mystery
about it [ felt sure.
Regularly every Wednesday In every
week had called at Scotland yard, and
always had the same answer: Nothing
yet, sir" The reward had offered was
sufficient to insure a certain interest,
and the police, I firmly believe, were as
keen IN the matter as I could wish.
On this October morning In 1860, 1
travelled with a lady who was in deep
mourning. The day was chilly, and she
wore several wraps; but getting warm
IN the carriage, she presently threw
sside fur cloak she was wearing, and
my eye was instantly attracted by a
handsome brooch she had on, in which
was a portrait.
Without appearing to do so, and with
a sudden feeling of interest and curiosity
for which cannot account, [ managed
to get a nearer view Of the portrait. 1t
was the face Of the young man who had
travelled with me the year before when I
lost my bag. | was SO certain of this
that 7 resolved not to continue my jour
ney until had acquainted the police
With this fact
The train stopped at Crewe, the place
where / remembered the young man left
the train on our up-journey the pre-
vious year. Here the lady alighted-I
did also. A carriage awaited her at the
station secured fly, and directing
the driver to follow the carriage, I dis
covered where the lady drove to. Her
own house, evidently. She appeared
to be in excellent position, and to be
wealthy.
[ was not deferred by this discovery,
for felt / could not be mistaken about
a face, which, though I had certainly
noticed it only in a casual way at the
time, had nevertheless been stamped
upon my mind, and connected in such
manner with the loss to me of several
several thousand pounds.
I went to the police station, told them
what had seen, and what my suspic-
ions were. They listened atsentively to
what I said and told me that 1 must be
mistaken; that the lady in question was
well known, the widow of an officer who
had died just after coming into a large
property IN the country. She had had
two sons One had been in the navy
and had lost his life in the wreck of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13

PRESIDENT ARTHUR inquired the cost
of the torpedo salute at Newport. for
which twenty-one cans of explosive were
used. He was informed that they cost
So cei.ts apiece.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-09-13
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1882.
THE TOMB OF SoPHOcLES.
BY EDMUND W. GossE

A bounding satyr, golden in the beard,
That leaps with goat-feet high into the air,
And brushes from the thyme an odor rare,
Keeps watch around the marble tomb revered,
OF SophCoes. the poet loved and feared,
Whose mighty voice once called from out his lair
The Dorean muse severe, with braided hair,
Who loved the thyrsus and wild dances weird,
Here all day long the pious bees can pour
Iibations of their honey; round this tomb
The Dionysiac ivy loves TO roam;
The satyr laughs; but he awakes no more,
Wrapt up in silence at the graves cold core,
Nor sees the whirl round in the white dome.
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An Indian Tribe in Delaware.


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mr. y Delaware cumsu,Hy at s,ns
tseaty ismIliss, In whose veins The blood
OF the lmi,,u s,il d VS.. thou.a diiutru
b. i>tcrnixiaie wish niher races. The.
people suisl-s by srmimy ars fishing
a.5 base gwen iae name 10 iii.n R,Ve,
bay, aud 90 the hundred III which ms>i
OF them live. Taey r.s.in the dark
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Berlin Items.

Mr. Thomas Franklin came homs
on u Wednesday.
Berlin has several marriages in pros
pect this spring.
Col. Maps is confined to his room
and is having tumor removed from
his side.
Miss Clara llilworth, accompanied
by her brother James and wife, of New
York, came home on fues lay.
Ar. Littleton d. Powell aud Miss
May Warrington returned on Wednes
day from their visit to vicksburg.
Mr. William Layton, an aged and
highly respected citizen, died on Fri
day Of last week. His remains were
inferred at Libefty,own on Saturday
Mr.. Grice, the new NJ. L. minister,
preached to large congregation on
Sunday night last, and everybody was
pleased.
Miss Minor, governess Of the child
rem of Mr.. William >howell, was called
home on Thursday by the extreme i'll.
ness OF her sister.
Any young lady who will make the
" Devil colored rug" will receive a
handsome chrome for PARTICULARS ap
ply at the 6 Baziar," on Main street.
Mrs. Adair has leased The large house
belonging to Henry Davis for the bal
apce of the year, and will occupy il as
a boarding house about the arst of
May
A circus is billed to show at Berlin
on the I2th the Worcester railroad
will run an excursion train to Besiin
on that day. Fare for the round trip,
only so cents
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"a',s. Oar readers will consider ihi. {,
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wear, but our Trends report that witt.
proper Appliances at their command they
,ouid have loaded "a ship oi the hue
fne crabs ", re caught an bed of slam
~ / GU Chan,el aui rhes sere there
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ABOUT m'ie ran M'ttnn, Dvl., is
ne ia,'n-hon.e Of the Poudsr family.
nj u has been in he tsmiIy more ibsn
2U0 years This is not . rams,kabl.
ntttrs. but there IL snm"thiag pnniet.
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jam Pani~r La, succeeded constant,
tie p'npoItS aud thst The ancestors
thu pseseh, pond IS have never had
nnt nne mall ehiii scl,. he icing insa-
r'ahis uamei .Iah" o. J,mes Ponder.