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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31
WASHINGTON. Nav 27.-Seyeral Fire

WASHINGTON, May 27.-seyersl Fire
Zouaves have been shot by Federal son.i-
nels for neglecting to give he countersign,
Numbers OF the same corps are committing
many excuses
WASHINGTON, May 28.-Three more
regiments = the 9th Massachusetts, Sth
New York, and 1st New Jersey-have been
sent across The river since last n eht. No
host1lties have as yet occurred The
Federal outposts extend ten miles from the
river. There are no rebels within twenty
miles. Three thousand Federal troops arc
working day and night with picks and
shovels, throwing up earth works. Two
Formidable bastions are erecting, one at the
end of Long Bridge, and one directly op-
poslte Geore etown, also near the river.
Both will be finished at the end of this
week. and will sweep the whole of Airing
ton Heights. TIE Fire Zouavcs and Mich
iganites are still occupying Alexandria.
Twelve other regiments have positions be-
tween Alexandria and Georgetown. En-
campments are forming almost straight
line betweea the two places
1t is said that no further advance in
Virginia will be made until after the COM
pletion Of the Notifications.
New York, May 28.-The Herald's dis
patch states that it is said that Davis and
Beauregard are expected at Richmond to-
day, Decenses are being constructed out
side Of the city.
WASHINGTON, May 28.-The belief that
the President has determined to tender
Col. Fremont Major Generalsbip elcits
much qualification.
Several outposts of the Michigan Regi-
ment having been treacherously fred upon
from ambushes. Martial law has been pro-
claimed in Alexandria
BALTIMORE May 29.-Gentlemen from
Norfolk say, Beauregard was expected
Sunday night The troops there did not
sxceed 1000. Accessions daily expected.
Sewall'S Point battery was almost des-
troyed by the guns Of the Monticello. A
large force is now repairing it. It is an
tieipatcd that Butler will land forces at
Ocean View. six miles from Sewall's Point
and ten from Norfolk
WASHINGTON, May 29.-Carl Schurz has
been deprived of the qualification of pro-
ceeding with his brigade to Fortress Mon
roe His leave of absence as Minister to
Spain was to-day revoked, and he will at
once enaer on the discharge Of his duties
at Madrid.
Gov. Banks has been definitely appoint
ed Quartermaster Gen. to-day. r. G..
Sehenck, of Ohio, was appointed Brigadier
Gen. in the army.
Federal troops will be moved through
Western Virginia and Southern Pennsyl-
vania towards Harper's Ferry, but no at
tack will be made until corps de armees
are ready to advance upon Manassas June
ton and the Ferry from this point. The
rebels have thrown up earth works two
hundred feet square at Manassas Junction.
General Bondham Of South Carolina COM
mandS at that point The traitor Magru-
der is at the head of the battery at the
same place. Nearly two hundred regi-
ments Of volunteers are now excepted for
the war.
KENosHA, May 29-The City Bank Of
henosfa closed doors to-day It is said
depCsitors and bill hold rs suffer no loss.
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Jefferson County Court-.-Tn Probate.

ceased ' ~
On reading and filing the petition of Sarah A. Kill
po9rn, OF the town OF Lake Mills in the County of
other things that Mark Kilbourn, late of aid town
lately dled IN tesfate at his residence in ad town
ieaNng goodS chattels and estate within this Coun-
~ ana that she, the said petitioner is the widow of
SAID deceased and praying that administration of
SAID estate be granted unto Paul Hitchcock of said
town OF Lake Mills
II Is ordered that said petit ion be heard before
the Judge OF this Court on Moneay the first day of
july next at IL o'clock in the forenoon ar he Court
House in the village of LETTERS on in said copnty
And 1t Is further ord red that notice thereof he
gwen 10 the heirs OF said and all err ons
interested, by publishing copy of this order Tor
three weeks successfully prior said day OF Lesrrg
IN the ''Na ertown Republican, weekly ew.t a.
per- printed ana published at Waterfowl, i said
County.
Dated the 2sth day of May, A. D. 1sCI.
BY the Court, SAML BAIRD,
may31:51w3 CounIy Jpdgs
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LEGAL NOTICE.


otSUII OUHity, EONh o. NNlItOFU, ~.
To John d. Brink, of said town You are hereby no.
tined that warrant of attachment has been issued
against you aid your property attached, to satisfy
the demands OF Elijah IL. Stiles of aid own amour t
ing to thrty-ve dollars and interest from date of
note at ten per cent. Now. unless you shall arear
before E. P ingalls,, Justice Of the Peace in an for
sad county, at his Office in aid on 20rh day
OF June A. D., 1861 at three o'clock the afternoon
judgment will be rendered against you and your prop
erty sold to pay the debt.
Dated tn 18th day OF May. A D 1861.
inay3l. 5lwS ELIJAH A. STILES, Plaintiff.
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ITEMS OF NEWS.

There are now II, $40 troops at Camp
Dennison, Ohio.
All the bridges on the Alexandria
railroad have been burned.
Proposals will soon DC issued for forty
steam gun-b ats OF one thousand FIVE hun
bred tons each.
Gen. Scott says he does not want any
cavalry. He wants nothing but infantry
ana rifemen.
-Richmond is tie aim Of Butler. and
it is reported that he intends occupying it
by the Goth of July.
The New York 9th and 2Sth Regi-
ments, are two miles below Alexandria, on
the line of the railroad.
"A car loaded with prisoners, and hav-
ing eighteen secession soldiers on board in
citizens dress has been brought into
Alexandria,
Gov. Banks favcrs the putting of an
army of three hundred thousand men in
the field, so that the difficulties will be
speedily settled.
1t is understood that any movement
of Gen Lee for throwing rebel forces for
ward from Richmond in the di ection of
Mannassae's Gap or Harper's Ferry, will
Immediately be followed by an attack of
Gen. Buffers forces on Norfolk
Gen. Patterson will throw large mass
es of troops from Chambersburg, down to
the Maryland line, in the direction of Har-
per's Ferry, in order to check any move
ment from that point.
There are three thousand Federal
troops at the Relay House. near Baltimore
they can hold that place against great odds.
Large scouting parties are sent out by the
Federal officers, every night, as far as the
point of Rocks.
A man who was seized by the Zouaves
three miles from Alexandria, carving a
secession flag, was made by them to carry
it on pole to the Marshal House, and
there trample on it. The men was then
placed in custody.
The Detroit Tribune of Thursday,
says: It is estimated that bctaecn YES
terday noon and<to night embracing say
thirty-two hours, one hundred and fifty
grain laden vessels will have passed off
this port from Lake Michigan, with an ag
gregate of over two million bushels of
grain. This is unprecedented.
Gov. Randall is himself going to the
war, OF the head of the troops from this
State, similar to Gov. Sprague of Rhode
Island. He will make an excellent COM
mander, and it will create enthusiasm
among our troops.
"A late dispatch says Alexandra is
taken and will be held. The lst Michigan
Regiment entered town about 10 O'clock,
an hour after the appearance of the Zouaves,
and captured body of Cavalry who at
first demanded time to consider, but were
forced to yield without delay.
The Government is in possession of
startling information from Baltimore, that
certain prominent pretended Union men,
who in the presence of United States troops
have loudly professed their devotion to the
Union, are secretly working for secession
Their names, and accurate information
about them, and their plans are in the
hands of the administration.
About ten Thousand troops have cross
ed the Potomac and arc now in Vir-
ginia The New York Seventh Regiment
are holding Arlington Heights, and the
Sixty-ninth are throwing up breast works
there. The Sherman Light Artillery and
the district militia command the Maryland
shore above Georgetown, and will repel
any attack by force moving from Harper S
Ferry,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

SENATOR DoUGLAs.-During the fore
noon of yesterday Senator Douglas ply
sicians we'll nigh desPaired Of his life, So
alarming indeed were bis symptoms that
a report gained considerable circulation and
credence, that he had breathed his last
About noon, however he rallied, and con
tinued to improve in a hardly perceptible
degree, until late hour last night His
situation is still critical What, with
the agitation caused by his dangerous con
dition. and the murder of Col Ellsworth,
the city was in & feverish state all day
ChicGGo Tribune, 25th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

The Madison correspondent Ct the
Wisconsin, in Lis letter to that paper written
the 2lst inst Is decidedly complimentary
in lis illusions to Senator Gill, and calls
him 1.-THE ablest man in the Senate. " This,
coming froa, political Opponent-for the
correspondent alluded TO is one Of the
strongest Democrats in the Stato--is "a
FIRST rat2 notice. and must b. particular
" eratify iag to our Senator.
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STRAY cow.

Came into the enclosure of the subscriber, on or
about the 10th inst, RED COW, with a bell on 7
years old. The requested TO prove prep
erty, pay charges aud take her away.
Emmett May "a, 1861 5l3 c. W. KEYES.
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ESTRAY.

Came into the enclosure OF the subscriber on or
about the LIST OF May, SCrIel Colt, silver and
tail, white spot in forehead and is years old The
owner is requested to prove property ay changes and
take it away. L. A BUIIER
Pennington, May. 20, 1861. 5lw3
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Nfm advertisements.
ME-"
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The undersigned has established here n now win.
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PIoyd's Treachery.

The Richmond Eran,iner. which is good
authority in the remises, says that by a
single order, Nr. Floyd, willie Secretary
Of War, sent from the Springfield armory
to the South, III, sos improved arms :
muskets AID rifles. That Floyd was a
great rascal, and is YET
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31
4 Joint resolution passed the Legis

"A joint resolution passed the Legisla.
tura at its recent session instructing the
Bank Comptroller to pablish monthly
statements Of the securities of the several
banks Of the state, showing the circulation
of each. and the stocks upon which the
same is basc.l, the amount Of circulation,
if any. retired in each month, and des-
cription Of the bonds and stocks taken up
b. each bank. and also, whether any call,
and for what amount, has been made for
additional securities. and specifying which
Of the banks have responded, and any 9th
er information of special Importance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

OF this sum. So. 500 worth of material
is now on hand Tie Governor invited
the Assembly to appoint committee to
examine the vouchers and expenditures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31
Not so Fast.

We have more than once expressed the
opinion that the war upon which we have
entered will not be t. minated in a single
campaign. The leaders of the Southern
rebellion see nothing but death or exile in
a surrender, and it may be safely assumed
that they will not adopt either alternative
as voluntary choice. 1t only remains
for the Government to bring into the field
tremendous columns and irresistible batter
les and to continue the process until the
weaker party is destroyed or exhausted
There is nothing to be gained by under
rating the strength Of your enemies That
the South has plenty OF arms, Floyd can
prove before any competent court of IN
quiry. That it has plenty of ammunition
and provisions for several months to come
may as well be conceded. That it has
plenty of men is not to be doubted, and
that it will have the advantage of fighting
on its own ground is fact of some impor-
lance. On the other hand, it is clear that
the government can have all the men, mon
ey, munitions, provisions and ships that it
wants. And if fighting on ones own
ground be an advantage in some respects
it is grave disadvantage in others, for
the country in which the war is carried on
will suffer greatly from the ravages of both
armies. 1t has always been so and always
will be go. Each side is now straining ev-
cry nerve to carry the war into the enc
mics country-the rebels striving to force
a passage to Pennsylvania through Har-
per's ferry, and Gen. Scott throwing his
columns into Virginia through Alexandria
and Fort Monroe
The loyal States are now braccd for
long pull and strong pull, and while they
will demand that the war be prosecuted
with due diligence, they have made up
their minds that posterity shall not rise up
in Judgment against them for emitting to
make thorough work with the ills which
have beset US for the twenty years past
for neglecting to crush treason and rebel
lion utterly and forever. Gen. Scott knows
his own resources and those of the enemy
perfectly. He knows how to bring the war
to an end with the least disaster to the
country at large, and we have confidence
in his ability to conduct it Alright.
Hence we say to those who are clamer-
ing for more haste, and the earliest and
largest amount Of bloodshed-not 50 fast
The country is in good hands and the
righteous cause is moving to Its sure vic
tory.
Fort PICKENs.- jeff Davis left Mont
eomery on the 18th inst, for Pensacola.
The Savannah Republican says if every
thing was found all right, Fort Pickens was
to have been attacked on the 9th, and that
it would take just one week to subdue it
1t is fair to infer that everything was not
found all right.
"A young man named Aaron Shackley
Of Norway, Me-, who had been residing a
short time in Walpole. Mass, took passage
in the steamer from Boston to Portland,
on Monday evening, April 29tb. On the
arrival of the steamer be was not to be
found. His coat. cap and watch we're
found in his berth. 1t is supposed be was
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

\ midnight dispatch 10 the Times says:
i gentleman just arrived from Alexandra
says the Fire Zousyes havo already shot
three violent Secessionists, and the people
at Alexandria, who were sympathisers
with jackson. have been compelled to Tee
for thair lives
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

Zen, Cameron, Secretary of War, has
addressed circular to the Governors of
the Northern States, making the following
suggestions concerning the age, character
and qualifications of the officers they con:-
mission in the volunteer service:
First: To commission no one of doubt
full morals or patriotism and not of sound
health
Secona To appoint no enc to Lieu
tenancy, Second or First, who has passed
tie age Of y years, or TO Captaincy over
80 years, and to appoint no field officer,
Major, Lieutenant Colonel, or Colonel, I'M
less graduate of tie United States Mill
tary Academy, or known to possess mill
tary knowledge and experience, who has
passed he respective ages Of IS, 40 and IS
years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

SBAKP NU0OTING.-Ne learn that 1t IS
probable regiment Of crack rife shots
will be formed by persons of the different
Northern States, ana correspondence to
thls effect is going on among the rife target
comranies. The command Of this regi-
ment will be given to him who has made
the best accredited firing on record. The
Spirit Of the Times apropos on rife shoot
ing, says that it knows of none better than
that of Mr.. Berdan of Michigan, in his
match with Mr.. Dimmick of Cincinnati,
in 1858, when he made ten shots at tar
get two hundred yards distance, which
measured, in the aggregate, eight inches by
string measure in other words the av-
erage was less than one inch from the cen
ire Of the bulls eye to the centre OF the
ball Hash Cor. ~. 7. Tribune
FooD PROSPECTS. An esteemed friend
Of ours, merchant of this city, has just re-
turned from q visit to the interior, and re-
ports most favorablv upon the prospects of
the bread crops. lie brought US a speci-
men Of wheat from a field Of leo acres now
in course Of harvesting, the property OF
Mr.. Louis j. Moore, near Selma. and saws
that both in quality and quantity, the har-
vest this yoar-vill he superior to any pre-
ylous experience. Flour of good quality
has already been made from new wheat
The corn crop also promises TO yield album
/ dainty, and thousands of acres extra have
been planted So, it will be seen that
blockade or TO blockade. none of US are
likely to suffer for want Of bread-ths staff
of life-Aobiie -4e5terjiser
SOUTHERN GRop PRospEcrs.-A letter
dated Stewart Co, May 1lth says, 1--WE
commenced cutting wheat to-day. Whea.
in this country was fever better, and there
is M abundance sown Lock cut for cake
plenty Soon"
A letter dated Walker Co, Georgia,
says: Il havo been IN this part of the coun-
try lrcm its earliest settlement, and speak
from observations, when l say that the
prospect for a good wheat crop, both in
quality and appearance, has never been
better--l think hardly SO good as at pres
emit Should wccsrape rust and other mis-
haps, the crop must be abundant. Angus
! Ia ala. ChT0alcts.
Tho Secretary of the Interior. Caleb
Is Smith. has refused payment to all per-
sons in the seeded States, who claim
/ compensation for taking the census. He
has also determined 20 withhold from all
persons in the seeded States the benefit
of the Pension and Patent laws. These
States have further deprived themselves of
all advantages OF the Coast Survey and
Postal system.
A accommodating forcc of two rcei-
ments was sent in western direction. from
/ Alexandria, early this morning. The men
composing it took up the rails of the Alex.
audria and Richmond railroad, and took
down the wires Of the telegraph as they
vent along. All advance troops of The
Federal army we're instructed to answer
the challenges of tie rebel pickets-Whc
goes theirs with this: The Advance
Guard of the Grand Army of the United
States y This answer in all instances
made the rebels beat prseipitste retreat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31
What the War has Cost Wisconsin,.

NAT tHo W az mas COST WISCONSIN
Tho Governor ssnt to the Assembly the
other day statement of the amounts al
ready paid under tho appropriation made
by the Legislature at the regular session,
for war purposes. The following are the
figures:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

NEM York. May y

All is quiet ia Alexandria. The New Jer-
soy troops, three miles from Alexandria,
were fired into by anbnshed secessionists.
Tie latter were routed and two rebel Cap
tains ca ptured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

NEW YORK Times Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, May "a, midnight. - A
gentleman just arrived from Alexandria
says the Fire Zouaves have commenced ex-
ecuting their threats of vengeance. They
have already shot three violent secessionists.
The people at Alexandria, who were SYM
patbizers with jackson, the murderer. have
been compelled to flee for their lives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31
BALTIMORE, May 26.

DIAL INLoKE, may 20
Strong and extensive entertainments arc
being erected by the =. S. troops OIL TIE
Virginia Heights They entirely command
the approaches from Alexandria.
The steamer adelaide has arrived from
Norfolk. Gen Butler v as reinforced veg
terday from New York and Maine. When
the adelaide left it was understood that
Norfolk would be attacked on Monday
The rebels there are confident Il ev can
bold Norfolk against any force, The bridge
connecting Old Point Comfort and Hamp-
ton has been burned by the rebels. No
communication is allowed betw cen Ports
mouth ard Norfolk.
The force at Harper's Ferry is various
ly estimated at from 1000 to 1900
men. About two thirds are equipped and
armed. They are undoubtedly short of
provisions, and must be in starving con-
dlton within week, unless relieved How
they a.e to be relieved is a problem the
rebel leaders will find it very difficult to
| solve
The country need not be surprised if, in
the course of three weeks, a forward move
ment will be made on Richmond, from re-
serves entirely separate from the reserves
at or near Washington, and which will be
so overwhelming in force as to render sue
cess certain. Tie position of Harper's
Ferry may be secured by flank move
ment.
New York, May, 27.-Capt. Miller, of
the bark Sarah, was arrested today charc-
ed with fitting out that vessel fer the slave
trade.
A colonel of one of our Zouave regi-
ments has not been heard from fer ten
days, and S24, goo raised for the regiment
is also missing.
A merchant was arrested to-day by Capt.
Kennedy for using seditious language.
New York, May 27.-The Times saws
the inhabitants Of Alexandra are sullen and
disaffected. The only ones with smiling
faces are the peculiar institution. Several
large Forts are now being constructed
there The n. Y 69th Regiment has
thrown up bank mile long and I feet
high.
Ii is determined to order 10000 more
volunteers to Washington.
New YORK. May GA rumor prevails
of speedy advance Of the troops comman-
ded by Gen. Besuregard to re-take Alex
anaria.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-Schuyler Col
fax has just arrived here from Indiana, for
the purpose of urging the Government to
accept the services OF six regiments of vol
unteers from that State. The Cabinet has
been in consultation to- lay, on tie ques-
ton of appointing Gov. Banks and John
Z. Fremont to Major Generals in the army.
No decision yet.
All eneampments are connected BY tele-
graph lines with the headquarters of Gen.
Mansfield in this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-05-31

GtASsH, AND THE AIGHEST PRICE paid for rags
~ and old coopps.
E1 We purchase for cash only, and int end to sell
all our articles at the lowest prices
T. Day, Agent.
Tstsytsyp. 9sn., 1880. ylnle
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Worlds Washington Dispatch.

New YoEK. May 25,-Reports have
reached the city that a United States stea-
mer had an engagement to-day with bat
terry at Aqua Creek, completely demolsh-
ing it, The men from the steamer went on
shore and raised an American flag. This
is the only battery between Washington
and Fort hIcHenry.