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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-09-07

The Crops.
The crops at the West were never better ;
and we should judge that some things were
grown in this vicinity. We came to this con-
clusion on entering our office after two
days absence, and finding the table and wood
box covered with wheat heads, grass, man.
moth potato tops, &c. The last lot of wheat
was sent in by Mr.. Geo. Wright of Newport,
and larger, nicer heads (of wheat We never
saw. Mr.. Horace Hastings Of Concord raj
sed from one bushel of wheat, on "A rods Of
land, this season, % bushels.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-09-07

CALEDONIA COUNTY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-09-07

239l
Fairbanks 1864 Halls Republican n 3Sl
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-09-07
CALIFORNIAN
By &. NJ. STONE 4 co.
National Republican Nominations.

FOR PRESIDENT,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. O
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
e Frank Admission.

In speech at Norfolk, Va the other
day, Mr.. Douglas said:
Lincoln has no hope of being elected
except through the efforts of the secession
lists, who have divided the Democratic
party. Surprising Breckenridge would
carry every Southern State-though it now
seems he is not going to carry single one
by the people-still, by dividing the North,
he gives every one of those States to Lin
coin, thus allowing him to be elected by
the popular vote.
This is frank confession and one that
we had no reason to expect from Mr. Doug
las. It has been evident for some time
that he has abandoned all hopes of being
chosen himself, and that the most be and
his friends expect they can do is to prevent
choice by the people, and throw the cleo
ton into the House Of Representatives.
Mr.. Douglas acknowledges as much in the
paragraph above quoted. But the people
will see that the question does not assume
that shape. Mr. Lincoln will be elected,
and that too ''by the popular vote;" how
ever much such an event may be depre-
Gated by Mr.. Douglas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
The Lake Mills Mass Meeting.

The meeting at Lake Mills on Saturday
last, though not as well attended as we
had hoped it would be, was quite as large
gathering under the circumstances, as
could reasonably have been expected
We heard the number present variously
estimated at from twelve to fifteen hun
dred. This, considering the fact that the
meeting was held right in the midst of an
agricultural community, and that not one
farmer in ten had got through with his
laying and thrashing, we think was
quite satisfactory turnout, and will do
very we'll as the opening ball Of the sea,
son.
Doct. Willard of Lake Mills, made the
opening speech as President of the day,
and acquitted himself very creditably in
deed. He was followed by Hiram Barber,
ii, Esq. of this city, who spoke briefly but
with good effect. He gave way to J.. NJ.
Bingham. Esq. of Palmyra, who held the
undivided attention of the audience for an
hour and half, in mastery exposition
Of the Inconsistencies of the Democratic par
ty. His speech was an able one, delivered
in good style and left strong impression
upon the minds of all who listened to it..
Lieut.. Gov. Noble closed in an argument
repletc with logic, sarcasm and eloquence,
paying particular attention to the Non In
PREVENTION dodge and shrowing up its alb
surdities i'll clear light. The Republi-
cans present evinced the true spirit, and
are thoroughly aroused in behalf of Lin
ccln. Hamlin, and the success of the Re-
publican party in the Nation, State and
County.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
The next State Fair.

The tenth annual exhibition of the Wis
consin State Agricultural Society will be
held at Madison during the last week of
September, The grounds occupied in
1858 have been enlarged and will be ele-
gantly fitted up for the occasion. 1t is ex-
pected that this Exhibition will be the
best Of any ever yet made in this State
and we have no doubt there will likewise
be larger turnout than ever before was
witnessed. Besides the sales of improved
animals at auction, there will be grand
parade of those taking premiums, and a
blowing match which it is intended shall
constitute an interesting feature of the Ex-
hibition. Arrangements have been made
with tia Rail Roads to carry passengers
and stock at half fare and it is hoped that
people will turn out by thousands and avail
themselves of this opportunity for seeing
the best agricultural exhibition that Wis
consin has ever had.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Douglasism North and South.

We perceive by Southern exchanges
that the arguments used in behalf of the
Douglas ticket at the South are quite DIFF
ferent from those used here.
Here Douglas is represented as at war
with the fire-eaters and Slavery Extension
lists. There he is represented as the can
didate who will help them to carry out
their aims
Here his Popular Sovereignty" is des-
cribed as an invention which, while it will
end sectional quarrels, will practically re-
suit in the establishment of Freedom in
the Territories. There, on the other hand
it is claimed as the most effective wav to
extend Slavery, The establishment of
Slavery under it in New Mexico is trium-
phantly pointed to as an example.
Here it is contended that Douglas plan
leaves the people of the Territories free to
decide as they please. At the South, ii is
clearly shown that the bred Scott Decision
prevents the people from deciding the mat
ter in any way except in favor of Slavery,
and the chief use of Popular Sovereignty"
is claimed to be. that it will enable Slave
~ to grasp Territories which have hereto
fore been free.
1t was for just this double faced service
that the Popular Sovereignty" dodge was
invented. 1t was intended to be represen-
ted as a northern measure to the North,
and a Southern measure TO the South
Events in Kansas and in New Mexico,
however, have revealed its true character
None but those wilfully blind can fail to
see that it is the very means of all others
to provoke and protract the agitation
which it assumes to dePrecate and that
its sole effect in the Territories is to open
a path for Slavery into regions which wise
laws had previously made Free Soil-AlJa-
ny Ere Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Postscript.

Just as we go to press (Thursday noon)
we learn from Mr.. j. G. Wells. the accom-
modating telegraph operator at the Chicago
depot, that Judge Sloan was nominated
for Congress at Ripon yesterday, en- the
second ballot This is first rate nomina-
tion. and one that will be ratified by the
people.
John B. Cough is now at his residence
in West Boylston, Mass
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

ANACONDA AT LAKGE.-Among the at
fractions which make the vicinity of Bos-
ton so desirable a place ofresidence, is just
now live and active anaconda, about the
village of Somerville. He boarded for some
time at the Museum of Natural History, in
Cambridge, but disliking either the food or
sleeping arrangements, be slipped out for
change of air. For six weeks he was lost
sight of; but the other day, two children
were playing in a garden of Somerville,
and there the monster lazily showed him
self, hungrily yawning, They fed to the
house and gave the alarm, and after some
time the boa was seen coming easily out of
rye field adjoining the garden, He has
taken up his quarters in neighboring
barn, where he is still supposed to lie, and
shows no conscientious scruples about help
ing himself to chickens, many of which are
missing Meanwhile furnished houses can
be procured at moderate prices in Somer-
vile. The anaconda is thirteen feet long
and has a VIGOROUSLY bad temper. A white
adder escaped with him, and unless the
greater has eaten the less, more snakes
may yet be seen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

The Douglasites claim that their can
didates are in favor of leaving the people
OF Territory to decide for themselves
whether they will or will not have Slavery.
But they ignore the fact that Douglas rec
ognizes that Interpretation of the Constitu-
ton which puts slaves on an equal footing
with other property and takes from the
people of Territory all power to legislate
for or against the system. Lest it may be
said that we do the distinguished advocate
of Squatter Sovereignty injustice we quote
from speech made by him in December
1858, at New Orleans, in which he puts
himself on the record in that position. He
said
IL, in common with the Democracy of
Illinois, accept the decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States in the bred
Scott case, as an authoritative exposition
of the Constitution. Whatever limitations
the Constitution, as expounded by the
Courts, imposes upon the authority of a
Territorial Legislature, we cheerfully rec
egnlze and respect in conformity with the
decision Slaves are recognized as proper
ty, and placed on footing with other
property. Hence, the owner of any other
species of property-has right to remove
to Territory and carry his property with
bm"
How do Democrats who are opposed to
the extension of Slavery, like this doctrine :?
Do they think that Douglas, as President
would be any Improvement so far as the cues
ton of Slavery is concerned. on Buchanan :?
If they do, We tell them they are greatly
mistaken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Notice.

The Republicans of the 9Th Ward of the city
of Watertown are requested to meet at the house
of Ii. Flynns, in said Ward on Saturday the
9th inst. for the purpose of electing delegates
to attend the County Republican Convention
to be holden at Juneau on the 1th inst
MANY REPUBLICANS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

4 HORSE Snow AT MILwAukEE.-The
Wisconsin Agricultural and Mechanical
Association" commence show of Horses
at their fair grounds at Milwaukee, on the
I'd, Sd, 4th. and 9th of October A pre-
MUM list of $4,000 is offered, including
the best of all kinds of goods and fast
horses. The railroad companies have
agreed to carry stock for the fair, free.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Chicago & North estern r. r..

For Chicago, Oshkosh, St. Paul and all cities
Trains leave Watertown Station follows:
GOING NORTH.
Night Express 800 A. for Oshkosh, connecting
at Minnesota function with trains for Milwaukee Por
tage City and Lacrosse.
Accommodation 1910 A. NJ, for Fond du Lac con-
Meeting with trains Mil & Lacrosse Road at Min
nesota junction, for Milwaukee and Portage City.
Day Express $3.50 P. NJ, for Oshkosh connecting at
Mimi junction with trains for Lacrosse, Waupuny Ri
pom and Berlin.
GOING SOUTH.
Accommodation Passenger leaves Watertown at 7:SO
A NJ, for Chicago direct.
Day Express leaves WATERFOWL at 1855 p. ", for
Chicago direct, without change of cars. Connecting
with all trains going East, also connects at Milton
Junction 18th trains the Mil. & Miss. r. r for
Milwaukee, W Whitewater, Madison, Prairie du Chen
Passengers for the East will find this the only dir ect
and expeditions route and they viii avoid delays
omnibus ride charges, &c, via Milwaukee, and
fare is at all times as low as by any other route.
Through tickets to all points East North and West
can be purchased at the office III Gbe Station.
j. G. WELLS, Agent, Watertown-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

In view of the almost certainty of Lin
coins election, the Southern fre-eating
press are beginning to assume more mod
crate tone. Even the Charleston Mercury
talks mildly, and expresses the opinion
that the mere election of Lincoln should
not be regarded as sufficient cause for dis
solution. 1t is disposed to wait for some
overt act. This is an extensive backing
down, and shows how foolish has been ali
the talk of the New York Herald in predic-
ting revolution in case of Lineoln's sue
cess
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

A special train will leave here next
Wednesday for Madison, on the Chicago
and North Western Road at S:55 4. NJ.
arriving at Madison 1890 and returning
in the evening after the torch light process
sion by the Wide Awakes. Excursion
tickets will be sold at half price
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

Show US Disunionist, man that
has been regarded always as an ultra "fire-
eater" and we will show YOU a Brecken-
ridge and Lane man.-Rome (Ga) South
e1ner and AdUertiser.
We would ''show'' our contemporary Mr..
HerschelV. johnson, Mr.. Pierre Soule,
Mr.. Hambleton, of the Southern Confeder-
acy, Mr.. John Forsyth, of the Mobile Reg
lister, Mr.. John j. Seibels of the Confeder-
alton, and Mr.. Gaulden, of Georgia, all no.
ted Disunionists; men, most Of whom
are ''une9uivocally'' for Disunion, unless
the Compromise Measures are wiped out, -
and The African Slave Trade revived, and
who are al Douglas and johnson men.
For further particulars we refer to Cover
nor Johnson s speeches, MIR. Hambleton's
prospectus, and Mr.. Gauiaen's pro-Doug-
las harangues at Charleston and Baltimore.
-Hdhington Constitution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
State of Wisconsin.
County Court Jefferson Coz

CUuffty CouTt JeIiersoH county.
In the matter of the Guardianship of the minor heirs
OF Leonard Sanders, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that bv virtue and in pursu-
of an order of license made in said matter on
the 9th day of August A. D. 1860, by the County
Court of said County, the undersigned Guardian Of
the minor heirs of Leonard Sanders deceased will
Saturday the fifteenth day of September A D. 1860
at ten o clock in the forenoon, the house of said
Guardian Charlotte Sanders, in the Town of Water
town, Gounty of Jefferson aforesaid offer for sale at
public vendue, all the interest OF Ransom T. Sanders
of the lsinor heirs sf Leonard Sanders in and to
the described real estate to wit The North
East quarter of the quarter and the East
half of the North West quarter of the South East
quarter of section thirty town eight range fifteen
lying and being in the town of WATERFOWL county OF
Jefferson aforesaid.
The terms of sale will be made known at the time
of sale
CHARLOTTE SANDERS Guardian.
Dated this I'D day OF August 1890 IIw4Aug24
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

Southern Senators have fallen into an
ugly habit of denouncing poor men and
those who labor in the sweat Of their brow.
Senator Hammond pronounces them the
'mud-sills of human society," Senator
Wigfall in his spirited manner, calls Them
criminals, and Senator Green says they
are poor, Infamous scoundrels, and 'lazza-
ronl. If these are to be regarded as the
sentiments of the Democratic party, an
nounced through its leaders, it is high time
such disgraceful organization was broken
up.-Loms0iNe Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Dodge County Republican Convention

A Republican Convention to nominate cam
didates for the several offices to be filed in the
county Of bod ge, at the coming election, will
be held at the Court House in Juneau, on Tues
day, September II, 1861 at IL O'Clock A. NJ.
Each town will be entitled to three and each
ward and Incorporated village to one delegate
in said Convention.
J. H. BABCOCK, ...
Q. II. BARRON, o.,
". DECKER on.tal
J. McFARLIN, Ooiiinii''ee'
w. SAYLES,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Democrcy as it Used to be.

People who would like to contrast De-
mocracy as it was once with what it is now,
will be interested in reading the following
resolutions adopted by the Democratic
State Convention of Wisconsin, held in
Madison, Sept. 9Th, 1S49.
Resolced, That we are opposed to the ex-
tension of slavery into the territories now
free
Resolred, That we are opposed to the ad-
mission of any new State into the Union,
the constitution or laws Of which create or
sustain slavery.
Resolved, That all national laws which sus-
tain or recognize slavery, except where it
exists as distinct State right, should be
repealed.
Resolved, That we believe it to be the
duty of Congress to incorporate the pro-
visions of the ordinance of 1887, prohibit
ing slavery OF involuntary servitude, into
all territorial organic acts hereafter to be
passed, and to oppose the admission into
the Union of any new slave states.
Copies of these resolutions were trans
mitted to the several Democratic nominees
for State officers, and they were requested
to ignify their approval or disapprobation
of them. We subjoin the responses:
Governor.
I have examined the resolutions of the
first Convention, and freely subscribe to
the views therein embodied.
NELSON DEWEY.
Lieutenant G0Eeynor
In my judgment, the principles contained
in the resolutions passed at the respective
Conventions of the 9Th and 7th Sept,
are not essentially different; I support
them.
Respectfully yours, S. w BEALL.
Secretary Of State.
I cAeeTuJIy and amequi'uocazly state, that
am in favor of the principles set forth in
those resolutions. [ believe them to con-
tain principles which should at all times
govern the action of the Democratic party,
and am ready at all times to advocate and
sustain them with whatever ability or in
fuence [ may possess, either official or 9TH
erwise. Very respectfully, yours, &c.
VIM. A. BARSTOW.
attorney General,
I beg leave to assure you that l most
sincerely approve of the resolutions adopted
by the Convention of the 5th-that having
been member of the same, l voted for all
of said resolutions; and further, that /
i. II IL I
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

In boring for an artesian well at Prov
incetown, few days since. clam shells
were found at depth of one hundred and
thirty-six feet from the surface.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

"A large apple crop is expected in
Western New York. Already contractors
are arranging to forward the fruit to mar
ket.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
James G. Rennett Jr son .

james G. Bennett, Jr., son Of the
editor of the New York Herald, after
drinking too freely of wine with friend or
two whom he had invited to his room at
the International Hotel at the Niagara
Falls, the other night went out into the
hall of the house and grossly abused the ho-
tel Waterman, who calling an army of wait
ers to his assistance, put young Bennett to
flight. He and one of his friends then
went to take walk on Goat Island, but
the hotel walters followed and overlook
them, and gave them a severe threshing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Republican County Convention.

A Republican Convention for the County of
Jefferson, will be held at the Court House in
the village Of Jefferson on Saturday, the 22d
day ct September, 1860. at u o'clock NJ for
the purpose of nominating candidates to be
supported for County Offices at the ensuing cleo
ton. The Committee have fixed the basis of
representation as follows: Each town FIVE del
egates, and the city of WATERFOWL ten delegates
J. 4. HADLEY,
d. NJ. ASPINWALL, -
J. CARPENTER, co UOuHy
w. BLAKE, 'oinin '''oo'
G. CRANE,
Dated Aug % 1860.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

The hruiser, John Morrissey, has just
lost $4,000 by 'sfaro'' at Saratoga. If
what the Troy papers say of him be true,
he can well afford to lose it. He is said to
be interested in four or five of the heaviest
faro banks in New York city. and he could
lose $50, 900 without breaking
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

The Republicans of the Ashtabula
(Ohio) District have nominated Hon. John
Hutchins for re election to Congress- This
is the District so long represented by Mr.
Giddings, and there was some effort made
to give him the nomination but the feel
ing was so strong in favor of Mr.. Hutchins.
that Mr.. Gliding S name was formally with
drawn before the Convention balloted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
The other dav Senator Seward wa

The other day Senator Seward was
standing upon the platform of the Boston
& Worcester Railroad Depot awaiting the
departure of the cars, when a young and
ardent Republican addressed him, regret
ing that more notice had not been given of
his arrival. when they would have given
him reception superior to that of Senator
Douglas. ''It's of 10 consequence" re-
marked the eminent statesman" my moth
er has been dead for number of years"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Treasurer.

l most cordially approve of the resolu-
lions passed By the Democratic State Con-
vention of the 9th of September.
JAIRUS G. FAIRCHILD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

Waushara county farmers have S26,-
900 in railroad mortgages and not foot
of road.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07
Carl SChurz.

The following extract from private let
ter, written by an eminent gentleman in
the State of Massachusetts, to gentle
man in this city, in relation to one of our
distinguished adopted citizens, will meet
with hearty response in the hearts of
thousands in this State:
81 took my pen simply to reply to your
postscript. No one, not even Seward,
makes speeches which, to my mind, are
equal tothose of Carl Schurz lam amaz-
ed at his power. Tread and re-read every
thing that he says. The speech at St.
Louis was'a masterpiece of philosophical
craftsmanship. I wish I had pamphlet.
copy of it. Don't make him Governor of
Wisconsin. His place is in the U. S.
Senate. Let him bide his time-and he
will there find his appropriate sphere.
Sumner said to-day that he ought to be in
the Senate; year ago, old Josiah Quincy
told me that his first speech at Boston was
remarkable one. I sincerely think, that
to-day, no man in this country is doing the
effective work that Schurz is But I have
no time to say more
Mr.. Schrz is not yet eligible to seat in
either house of Congress, the Constitution
requiring that man shall be a citizen of
tho United States nine years to be eligible
to the Senate, and seven to the House.
He IS, however, a young man-scarcely
more than thirty years of age-and can
well afford to bide his time. In the mean
time, the fact of his ineligibility secures
him, In great measure, from the jealous
ly aspiring politicians, and at the same
time he is acquiring a national fame and
preparing himself to assume at once a
front rank among the statesmen of the
nation, when the time shall come when
Wisconsin can place him in that position
for which he is SO eminently fitted. Were
he eligible, there would be no diversity of
sentiment as to who should be the man Sc
lected to represent the Third District in the
next Congress. Madison Journal,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-09-07

Circuit Court, County OF jefferson.
Summons for Relief Complaint not Seroed,
The Bark cf the Interior Plaintiff against Harris Gnl
man, Charles Howard, Charles Gilman. and Ella his
wife, Fraaklin Gilman, and CordeGa Gilman his wife
defendants.
THE State of Wisconsin, to the above defend
i ants: You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint in this action, which filed
in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, at JEFF
ferson in said County the 18th day of june 1860,
and to copy of your to the said COM
plant the subscribers, at their Office CITY Of
Waterfowl, Wisconsin, within twenty days after the
service Of this you, exclusive of the day
of such service and if you fail answer the said
complaint within the time aforesaid the plain tiff If,
this setion will apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded in the complaint.
BAIRD & SKINNER
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Dated WATERFOWL, June Is, 1860. yInIieIa