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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
Mr.. Lincoln:s poIicv.

30 far as the policy of the incoming ad-
minlstratlon is concerned, it must be con-
.essed that all is conjecture. He has wise
ly kept his own counsels that he might
avail himself of all the opportunities aud
means possible before fully deciding and
committing himself That there will be
no abandonment Of principle, or of the
platform on which he was elected, we may
be sure as of any thing earthly. Fur
Their than this, as in duty bound, he will
probably go as far as any other man in
matters of mere form, and in the spirit of
forbearance and Cancellation. Tue follow
ing from the Washington correspondent of
the n. 7. Evening Post, under date of Feb.
%, has bearing on this subject:
Little doubt is felt among those who are
best informed of the state of affairs here,
that when the President comes to know
all the facts-as but one or two persons
beside himself, in Washington, can posi-
bly, know them-he WILL at once, dispel
the morbid Illusions of the statesmen from
the Border States in regard to bis policy,
and give his assent to some of the several
propositions rending before the conven ion
and before Congress; TO several of which
nearly every member of the latter body is
already willing and ready to give his indi-
vidual assent A few hours soiourn in
Washington will put the President in pos
session of the facts: and it is believed
that his most confidential and reliable ad-
visers will have no difficulty in agreeing at
once upon line of policy which will prove
entirely acceptable to the Union States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
The Intended Assassination

The old world has furnished numerous
instances of, not only attempted, but ac-
tual, assassnations of rulers. The late at
tempt on the life of the President elect
is the first incident of the kind Transporting
in the new world We should be slow to
affirm that such a method, however base
in ordinary cases, ought never to be used
against the greatest monsters in human
form who have oppressed mankind. In
the Old World the subject of assassination
has usually been tyrant ard oppressor,
and the hand of destruction has been put
forth in the cause of Freedom, as means
of relief from the tyranny of Justly hated
despot. In our own country, the whole
case is exactly reversed The conspiracy
was for the downfall of freedom and the
destruction of Freedoms champion
The question will naturally arise, did
such conspiracy exist. and would the at
tempt to assassinate Mr.. Lincoln in all
probability have been made, had the con-
spirators not been frustrated? In reply
10 this question it is material first, that
there was cause prompting the act :
secondly, that the well known character of
the men reported to have been engaged in
the conspiracy is universally known and
conceded to be such as fully corresponds
with the crime and thirdly, the thing has
been spoken Of and threatened by this
class Of men, so that something of the kind
has been generally anticipated and famil-
isrly talked of Add to all this the fact,
that something extraordinary did actually
occur, to change the programme of the
journey, and the case certainly is q very
strong enc, calculated to impress upon the
public mind the conviction that couspi-
racy did exist and that the base attempt
would have been made had an opportunity
been offered We think nothing short of
a full examination and strong proof, will
ever change the public mind on this point,
and if an error prevails it is exceedingly
important on many accounts, that it should
be removed. Can it be reasonably doubt
cd that tho men who have plunged dag
gers to the hearts of northern men; who
have robbed the treasury and the mints of
the government; who have seized the e.
s. forts and other property; who have de-
clared the government dissolved and de6sd
its authority and power; and who have
publicly offered reward for the Presidents
head as was done in New Orleans. would
not assassinnts any man who stood in the
way of their reasonable designs? To
doubt this would belle history and contra
diet the current record of pas. years. be-
ginning with Kansas, and continuing to
the present time Baltimore is the very
place, where plug Uglies," and the row.
dies who have overrun the city for years
and overturned the ballot box. would be i
nationally expected to glory in such an act
II il impossible to tell how many thousands
of the most desperate men from all parts of
The South had assembled in that city for
the very purpose-twenty thousand strong
perha ps-s sufficient to have trampied on
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court

I.
At the ensuing charter election an as
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court is to
be chosen in place Of Hon. Orsamus Cole
We presume that no party nominations will
be made. 1t is already understood that
Judge Cole will be a candidate for re-elec-
ton, numerous calls having been made up
on him to do so from all sections of the
State: and VIC also see it announced that
Hon. James Fl. Knowlton, of GAINESVILLE,
will likewise be supported for the same pc,
sltlon. We have but one objection to Mr..
Knowlton,-or rather we shall have but
one-and that is that lie is to be brought
forward with special reference to his views
upon the Farm Mortgage question, and his
election urged upon the ground that lie viii
decide all questions touching the interest of
the Farm Mortgagors in their favor. We
are 50 strongly opposed to dragging in these
side issues in such matters that we can not
consent to favor Mr., Knowlton's election,
or that of any other man, who makes a
bid of that kind for peoples votes. We
probably sympathize with the Farm Mort
gagors as deeply as any one, but we can
not believe that we should be doing them
any favor by aiding them in placing upon
the Bench man who stands pledged in
aarance to decide certain questions so-and-
so without even having heard them adiudi-
Gated. The precedent is bad one, and
if not frowned down by the people, will be
followed time and time again, until the ju-
dietary will sink so deep in the mire of po-
lltical degradation, that it will never know
any resurrection. Candidates for positions
of that character will be brought forward
and elected upon some particular issue with
out any regard to their general fitness and
qualifications. This should not be. We
therefore are in favor of the reelection of
Judge Cole. He has given general salts
faction upon the Bench-he is thorough
ly competent man-frm in the discharge
Of all his duties as he undertands them
and we believe HONEST in all that he does.
The State of Wisconsin can not afford to
lose him from his present scat, and if she
understands her duty in the premises she
will see toit that he is continued there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
An Extra Session.

We see it stated that the despicable tool
of the slave holders, whose term of office
expires on next Sunday, will veto any laws
passed by Congress to provide for the ex-
ecution of the laws against rebels by the
incoming administration. Should he do
this, or should Congress adjourn without
making provision for the present emersen-
cyy, probably an extra session will be i'm
mediately called, as the only method TO de-
feat the secessionists, aud test the question
whether We really have any federal gov
ernment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01

Let US part, said Tom, in whisper, be
q man.
He now pushed his brother kindly from
him and the latter rose.
Well, then-be it so he cried. I see
you are right-rescue is impossible, |
know also that woull have required the
same from you in such a case. and you
would not have refused me. Pray once
more to God-ani-pray for me, too that
he may forgive me for this deed
Bill staggered forth to fetch his rife ;
be returned, however, with a firm and
steadfast step, carrying the weapon in his
lief: hand. With the right he swung him.
self over the trunks which lay scattered
around, and in few moments, stood near
his brother, who looked up afoctionatelY
in his face.
am ready said Tor, with smile ;
bu. do not tremble-and may God re-
ward you for this faithful service-fare-
well
Turning aside his face, he reached out
his left, unipjured hand.
Brother, = cried the young hunter,
borne down by the fearful conflict OF emo
tions which ragged within bis soul brother
and he sank once more upon his breast
They held each other in a coavuisive clasp,
when Tom at last said in a whisper, Delay
no longer With iudden hound the hun
ter Ieaped to his feet, lifted the rifle to bis
cheek and the next moment lay senseless
near the dead body of his brother.
Little remains tie be narrated. Why
should We describe how. when at last bis
senses returned, he heaped branch after
branch on his brothers corpse, that the
wolves and panthers might not fasten
their greedy fangs upon those beloved re-
mains? How be staggered onward, and
tended by strangers, wrestled for months
with death, in the wild fantasies of fever.
But enough of the terrible. Not long did
the blood bathed countenanee of his broth
err startlc him in dreams by night; not
long did the visions of that scene start him
with cry Of horror from his bed. On an
expedition against band of marauding
indians of the Creek nation, a friendly bull
let put an end to his existence, and his
comrades buried him where he fell.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
Don't Use Coercion !"

This is the plea used by doughface
Democrats in behalf of the traitors and
rebels at the South. They say ''don't use
coercion, for if you do it will result in a
long and bloody civil war. But what shall
be done? Compromise, say they, and
make an amicable arrangement that shall
prevent the shedding of blood But Ao,o
Compromise? BY Compromise we under
stand that mutual concessions are to be
made by all the parties interested. Is
the South ready to make any concessions =?
In all the Compromises that have been
suggested, and in all the plans that have
been devised to ''save the Union, where is
the first concession that is to be made to
the North? There is not one, nor will
there be. Besides that, Jefferson Davis,
the recently elected President of the South
ern Confederacy says "thc times of Com
promises arc passed, and we are now de-
termined to maintain our position, and
make all who oppose US smell Southern
steel. That does not look much as tho
the Cotton States want to Compromise
But ''don't use coercion" for all that, is
the theory of the Northern doughfaces.
We Insist upon it that nothing else will re-
store order and bring the disafected states
to realizing sense of their obligations to
the General Government except the very
thing these gentry say must not be used.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
Oeleprapbif.
The Cause of Mr. Lincoln's Secret De-
parture for Washington.

New YORK, Feb. ga special cor
respondent of tie n Y. Times says:-
Thursday night after he had retired, Mr.
Lincoln was aroused and told that a stran-
ger desired to speak to him on matter of
life or death He declined to admit Kim
unless he gave his name, which he at once
did. Such prestige did the name carry
that while Mr., Lincoln was yet dsrobed,
he granted an interview to the caller A
prolonged conversation elected the fact
that an organization of men had determin-
ed that Mr. Lincoln should not be inaugu-
rated, and that he should never leave the
city of Baltimore, if indeed he ever enter
ed.
The list of names Of the conspirators
presented a most astonishing array Of per-
sons high in Southern confidence and some
whose fame is not confined to this country
alone. Statesmen laid the plan. bankers
endorsed it, and Adventures were to carry
it into effect As they understood MIR.
Lincoln was to leave Harrisburg at nine
O'Clock this morning by a special train,
the idea was if possible to throw the train
from the track at some point where they
could rush down a steep embankment, and
destroy In moment the lives of all On
board.
In ease of failure in this attempt their
plan was to surround the carriage On the
way from the depot, in Baltimore, and as
sassinatc him with dagger or pistols So
authentic was the source through which
the information was obtained that Mr.. Liz
coin, upon counseling with his friends was
compelled to make arrangements that
would enable him to subvert the plans of
his enemies Greatly to the annoyance of
thousands who intended to call upon him
las: night, he declined to give reception.
The final council was held at eight
o'clock. Mr.. Lincoln did not want to
yield, and Col. Sumner actually cried with
indignation but Mrs. Lincoln seconded
by Mr. Judd. and Mr.. Lincoln's informant,
insisted upon it, ard at o'clock Mr.. Lin
cJln left Oh a special train.
He wore plaid shawl and a very long
military cloak, so that he was entirely IN
recognizable He was accompanied by
Supt. Lewis and one friend He started
while all the town, with the exception of
Mrs. Lincoln, Col. Sumner, Mr.. Judd, and
two reporters, who were sworn to secrecy.
supposed him asleep. The telegraph wires
were put beyond the reach of any one who
might desire to use them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT REJECTED. -
The Senate has rejected bv enc majority the
nomination of PETIT as T. S. Judge for
Kansas. The People of Kansas will rejoice
at this decision, Judge PETIT being any
thing but favorite there.
The nomination of Attorney General
BLACK, as Judge of the U. S. Supreme
Court in place of DANIELS, deceased, will
probably go over; as the Republicans are
opposed to any appointment at this time
and Senator DOUGLAS has declared specially
against Mr. BLACK,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
Details Of the Baltimore Plot, &c.

~
Especial dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.]
HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 23-3 p. NJ.
learn from perfectly reliable source
| that the President elect had most excel
lent reasons for the course he pursued last
night
One plan was to throw the special train
off the track between the PENNSYLVANIA
line and Baltimore. Another was to as
sassinate him by shooting, at some of the
stations or at Baltimore. Besides it was
satisfactorily ascertained that the Balti-
more police were wholly unreliable, and
that violence toward Mr. Lincoln would be
offered with impunity. These facts we're
fully known at Washington, and Gen
Scott, Senators Seward, Trumbull and
others, strongly advised him to 20 on in
advance of the special train Mr.. Sew
ard was SO alarmed that lie sent his son to
Harrisburg, with special message to MIR.
Lincoln, urging the step.
The politicians and Office seekers are
the most puzzled as to Linc9ln's arrival.
'.What brought him here so suddenly ?"-
was or everybody's tongue. The rush for
Wizards was immense. The city police
took possession Of the lower floors at an
early hour, and rolled back the surge that
came and went
WASHINGTON, Feb. %. Not a little
sensation prevailed throughout the city,
this morning, as soon as it became known
that MIR. Lincoln had arrived in the earlv
train. 1t was unsuccessfully sought to
conceal the fact, especially from the news
paper press, his presence here being at
first communicated to few political
friends IN confidence. He was met at the
station BY several gentlemen of distinction
without any formality. and was Immediately
driven to Wizards Hotel. He was
advised to come hither without DELAY.
Preparations had been made to meet him
at the station this P. H., and the Mayor
OF Washington was to make a welcome
address, but Mr.. Lincoln has thus spoiled
the programme. About 10 o'clock Mr..
Lincoln, accompanied by Mr. Seward, paid
his respects to President Buchanan, spend
ing few minutes in general conversation. |
Senator Bigler and Representative Jne.
Cochrane happened to be at the White
House when he entered, and accordingly
introduced to the President elect. Mr..
Lincoln afterwards returned to bis hotel
Dispatches received at Washington
announce that Gen. Twiggs has surrender
ed to Texas all the forts, arms and mu-
nltions of war in that State belonging to
the Federal Government. This is doubt
less part of the programme oftreasoD con-
cected by that arbitrator and robber
Floyd. before the exposure of-his vilIan;es /
compelled him 70 seek safety in Virginia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
APPLES! APPLES!
T.. g. BASFORD

Has just received choice lot of Apples which must
be sold. They selling astonishngly low prices
He is offering
Rare Inducements to Country Dealers.
Those IN want of Apples must call or be too late
Remember the place at his Flour and Fruit Store one
door East of the Planters Hotel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
State OF WiscOnsin---Circuft Court for JefTer.
son COUNT.

SUIt VUtEHty
Jesse Riggle, Plaintiff, gainst John G. Aulsebrook
Administrator of the estate of Joseph Scruby, de-
ceased, Melinda Scruby, Joseph Seruby, Emma Scru-
by, Elizabeth scruby and George sbruby, defend
ants.
pY Virtue of judgment of foreclosure and sale of
II the Circuit Court of Jefferson county. rendered
in the above entitled action, the twelfth day of
February, 1861, in favor of the said plaintiff and
against said. defendants, 1 will sell at public auc
ton, to the highest bidder, Monday the Sd day of
June, 1861, at nine O'Clock A u of that day at
the Pianters HOTEL in the city of WATERFOWL in said
county. all of the following described premises or so
acn thereof as shall be sufficient to discharge said
Judgment, interest," costs and taxes to wit
All the following described piece or marcel ofi.nd
situate IN the cornty of jefferson aforesaid to wit
Inc vest half Of the northwest quarter Of section
unper nine CD IN township number 90, range
ing TO puoIc survey. First exporting for sale the
south ha'f of the above described premises.
WATERFOWL, Feb. 18th, 1861 (mar1w13n3a,
HEBER dITH, Sheriff Of JEFF Co.
WILLIAMS q LEONARD Pl'f- Att-rs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01

INNN FEET NI0TLDTNG for Frames Gilt and
EOOO Rose " ood Of every pattern and variety
from I inch to inches in width. of the RTC8EST
PATTERNS. Frames made to order and on short
notice. at kcciz s Cabinet Ware fEotsc
Natertown, September. 1860.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-01
FRIDAY, MARCH L, 1861.

J. W. LAwToN & J. T. MoAK. Editors
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-04-27
Military Spirit In Tonica.

TONGA, Ill, April 9th, 1861. y
Ell Ohuca Free Tradr:--At our ad;our-
ned Union meeting held at this place yes
terdav, a unanimous feeling O. genu ne
patriotism WAS enthusiastically mlni!es'e l.
A company of volunteers was enrolled in
a few h, urs G. X. Potter was unanimous
" elected Captain, and George w. Howe
lst Lieutenant Captain Potter left last
evening for Springfield to report in person,
and tender to the Governor The immediate
sew ces of his company.
The Ladies here are making arrange
ments to supply clothing &c, &c, for the
use OF the company. Over fifteen hundred
dollars were subscribed to support the IA
miles of volunteers requiring such support
during their absence, to aid the families OF
those who may be disabled in the service,
to relieve the widows and orphans of those
who may fall before their southe fern enemies,
and to furnish support for the company
while they may be on drill here.
There is no end to the enthusiasm,
which is participated in alike by all parties.
Party distinctions, | am happy to say,
are lost sight of in the demands Of the ex-
listing peril. Yours &c,
E w. Wood Cor Sec
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-04-27
A Var Debt Constitutional.

SPRINGFIELD, April 24.-There having
been doubts expressed rs to the constitu-
tionai;ty OF law passed appropriating any
money for the defense of the state unless
submitted to 4 vote Of the people, the chat. :
man Of the finance committee toby tele-
graphed the judges Of the sup emo court,
and received the following reply:
OTTAwA Anril 24-To the chairman f.
nance committee, Spring field-In pursu
ance OF your request have consulted my
brethren OF the supreme court upon the
power of the Legislature under tae consti-
tuition to contract debt exceeding Sc, 600
without submit nS the law to . vote of
the people. ! state that we are all of the
opinion that il, in the judgment of the gem
eral assembly, it is necessary for the pur-
pose Of repeIline invasion, suppressihg in-
surrection, or defending the state in war,
! they may contrast such debt in their
judgment the exisency may require. and
pledge the faith of the state for the repay
ment eff the same, without submitting the
law to a vote Of the people. (SignedD
J. D. CAroE, Chief Justice Of Ill
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-04-27

to the General Government in preserving
the Union, enforcing the laws, and protect
ting the rights and property Of the people,
which l must leave to your judgment and
wisdom AS one of'such measures how!
ever. l recommend the propriety of passing
a law restraining the telegraph in our State
from receiving and transmitting any mes
sage; the object of which shall be to en-.
courage violation Of the laws in this State
or the Unitee States, and to refuse all
messages In cypher, except when they are
sent by the State or National authorities,
or citizens known to be loyal
And now as we love our common country.
in all its parts, with all its blessings of eli
mate and culture; its mountains, valleys
and streams as we cherish its history and
the memory Of the worlds only Washing
ton; as we love our free civilization, striking
its roots deep down into those principles of
truth and Justice eternal as God; as we
love our government so free, our institu-
tons so noble, our boundary SO broad, as
we love our grand old flag, sign of the
free hearts only home" that is cheered and
hailed in every sea and haven in the world,
let US resolve that we will preserve that
Union and those institutions, and that
there shall be no peace till the traitorous
and bloodless palmetto shall be hurled
from the battlements # Sumpter, and the
star spangled banner it its stead wave def
antly in the face # traitors, with every star
and every stripe flaming from its ample
! folds
| Gentlemen, I commend the destiny Of oul
noble and gallant State, in this its hour Of
peril, to your wise and patriotic delibera
tons and prudent and deierminate action
May the God of our fathers who guided
our Washington throughout the tryin:
scenes of our Revolution, and gave to GU
! fathers strength to build up our sacreo
Union, and to frame government, which
has been the center Of our affections anc
the admiration of the world, be still will
Us, and preserve our country from destruc
ton
In the firm belief that we are in tn
hands Of Supreme ruling power, who's
will is wisdom: let US maniully maintain
our rights and our Constitution and Uniol
to the last extremity. lie. US so act tina
our children and children children, whe
we are laid in the dust, will hold US j
grateful remembrance, and will bless ou
memories, as we 40 now bless the heroe
and patriots who achieved our indepen
dence. and transmitted TO US the priceless
heritage Of American liberty.
Respectfully.
RICHARD YATES
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-04-27
Judge Douglas.

His return to Illinois is timely, and his
patriotic counsels will tend more proven
fully to unite and arouse our people We
zoe general expression of qualification at
his return. We hope, too, his return will
do him good, and that when he goes gain
into the Senate, it may be to do good bat
tie against treason. Every week makes it
more and more APPARENT that Southern
opposition to him in Charleston, origin
ated in no belief Of his personal uniitness
for the highest Office under our govern
ment, or his popularity among the South
ern people. but in the preconceived belief
in arch rebels, that Stephen A. Douglas
would not be supple tool in the hands of
the enemies of our country.