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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-08-09

a
test commanded by inexperienced and in
competent officers. Regiments of volun-
teers are not like the men in the regular
army, who have been drilled for years and
taught to stand and uuAinchingly face any
danger that might present itself: on the
contrary, it matters not how daring the
men may be, if they discover wavering,
doubt and fear in their commanders. it
throws distrust into their ranks, soon crea-
ting perfect confusion, and renders panio
almost inevitable; while, if the leaders
show coolness when in the engagement, and
that they fully comprehend the exigen-
cies of the moment, they, in return, push
onward and execute the orders, carrying
every thing before them. Brave and COM
petent officers always make brave men.
The Confederate States managers have
exhibited good judgment in their selection
of their commanders. They have some
of the best officers that have served under
General Scott, and have discarded the
idea of political favoritism, and placed
the right man in the right place The
movements of their forces during the late
contest were managed with great skill,
showing that, if we intend to conquer
them the very best military talent at
our command must be employed. Our
authorities, ever since the uprising of the
people, have been devoting their time to
devise plans to foist upon our gallant
volunteers all the politicians in their pow
er, as if they intended to slaughter them.
We can name a score or more offices in
this state who have not only thorough
military education, but have seen active
service in Mexico and elsewhere, always
acquitting themselves with glory. These
men are now actually in retirement, not
with-stan1ing they have rendered their
services, and the people have urged their
appointment, for tue simple reason that
they have no political committee friend in
the cabinet, senator or congressman to urge
their claims, and men without any mill
tary knowledge are appointed in their
stead to chill the bravery of the volun.
teers. Now is the time, whilst the disas.
trous results of the late contest are fresh
to inaugurate change and remove the in.
competent colonels and brigadier-generals
and place men in command who are moi
only qualified but anxious to lead our vol
unteers. Send off the militia and polti
[ Cal officers, and fill there places with those
whose past experience is proof that they
are qualified to lead men into battl,
with skill. There are enough of these ii
; the North. Let them be called into ser
vice before all is lost-Home Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

There now, you know | am very weak,
and the doctor says must not exert my.
self too much so you see if you struggle
Y u may make me worse. Be still, ike 3
/ good girl, and hear me through" :"
was compelled to obey, though from
the strenth with which he clasped my arm,
feared he would bring on relapse.
do you know overheard every word o.
your conversation with Agnes, at the door
OF my chamber, on the first day of my i'll
ness? :" he asked.
"Iou did not speak in whispers, and if
you had, | believe | should have heard
| you, for love and sickness make man s
ears sharp"
l made no reply other than second in
efectual effort to escape. but, begging my
pardon, be held on to my hand.
Il was not too sick to draw comparison
between her utter heartlessness and YOUR
generous Devotion" be continued.
Il knew that selfish neglected lover
could never make me devoted and noble
wife; and that moment was sufficient to
turn love into scorn-passion into lndiffer-
ence. Since that time have been very,
very i'll. but there has been always min
istering angel atmy side-a gentle, patient
loving presence watching about me, and
sweetening even the bitterness of pain with
her undying devotion. read your face for
hours together when you thought me
sleeping, followed your motions as yeu
fitted noiselessly about my room, and |
have learned that there is something more
desirable in woman than grace or wit
something holier than outward beauty
the beauty Of the soul, Of truth and holi-
ness"
His words thrilled ME with strange
mixture of pain and Ileasure, and turned
my face away.
''And more" he added, ~ have tho't
that the one who could devote herself so
untiringly to my service, humor my exact
ions, bear patiently with my petulence and
feebleness, breathe polluted atmosphere,
aud brave the dangers of possible death
for my sake, without giving herself a mo-
ment's respite from her wearying vigils.
must be very noble, very courageous, and
very loveable. And | wondered why,
instead of being caught by the glitter of
painted stone, had not realized the value
Of the precious jewel that shonc with such
lustre and beauty within the outstretching
of my arms. E"
There was hot dashing of blood into
my face, and | begged him to release me.
Not just yet, said he; Il want to
know why you too did not desert me as
Agnes did!''
Perhaps because loved you better, I
replied.
/ did not realize what | had said until
with a rapid movement he drew my head
down upon his shoulder, and said in an
eager voice. Dare l understand you as I
wish | might? Say those words again
Mary, aud let me be my own interpreter
We have grown old since then, and our
grown up offspring can testify how true has
been our affection
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
5eIeeteo Doetrp.
ROCK ME TO SLEEP, MOTHER

ROCA ME- 10 SLEEP, MOTHER.
BY FLORENCE PERCY.
Backward, turn bacward, Oh Time, in youl
fight,
Make me child again just for tonight
Mother, come back from the echoless shore.
lake me again to your heart as of yore-
Kiss from my forehead the burrows of care,
Smooth the few silvered threads out of my
hair
Over my slumber your loving watch keep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep
Backward, flow backward, oh. tide of the
years
am so weary Of toll and of tears
Toll without recompense-tears all in vain
Take them, and give me my childhood again!
have grown weary Of dust and decay,
Weary of fingipg my soul-wealth away
Weary of sowing for others 10 reap :
Rock me to sleep mother-rock me to sleep !
Tired of the hollow, the base the untrue,
Mother, oh, mother, my heart calls for you !
Many summer the grass has grown green,
Blossom7d and faded, our faces between
Yet with strong yearnings and passionate
pain,
Long l tonight for your presence again;
Come from the silence so long and so deep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep /!
Over my heart, in the days that are flown,
No love like mother-loye ever has shone-
No other worship abides and endures
Faithful, unselfsh, and patient, like yours
None like mother can charm away pain
From the sick soul and wOrld-weary brain !;
Slumber's soft calms over my heavy lids
creep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep
Come, let your brown hair, just lighted with
gold,
Fall on your shoulders again as of old
Let it drop DER my forehead tonight,
Shading my faint eyes away from the light
For, with its sunny edged shadows once
more
HAPPY will throng the sweet visions of yore.
Lovingly, softly, its bright pillows sweep
Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep
Mother, dear mother the years have been
long
Since l have listened to your lullaby song
Sing then, and unto my soulit shall seem
WOmanhood's years have been only
dream =
Clasped to your heart in q loving embrace,
With your light lashes just sweeping my flce,
Never, hereafter to wake or to weep,
Rock me to sleep. mother-rock me to sleep!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

Two New YORK VESSELS TO BE SOLD
BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA =
Governor Brown of Georgia has notified
Governor Morgan of New York that unless
the guns seized by the police Of New York
City are given up before the 18th of March,
the ship Martha j. Ward and brig julia
A. Hallcek, which have been seized in the
port of Savanna as reprisals, will be sold
to indemnify D. c. Hodgkins & Sons, the
owners Of the muskets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.

closure Sale.
Zenos Q. Lindsey, Plaintiff GgqtaSt Harrison J. Fur
genson, Defendant.
2 Y virtue andin pursuance ofa Judgment of Fore7
- closure and sale, rendered by the said Court in
the above entitled action, the Goth day of Feb.
A. D. 1861 shall expose for sale and sell pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, at the Topping
House. in the village OF Waterloo. in the county of
Jefferson aforesaid, Saturday, the 23d day of
May, A D. 1851, at O. clock in the afternoon of
said day, the following described ortgaged premises,
much hereof as may be necessary to raise the
amount of said Judgment, with interest, COSTS and
the expenses of sale to wit The following described
estate situate in the county Of Jefferson and State OF
Wisconsin, wit the north half of the northwest
quarter Of section No. nine, (9) in township number
eight S) north of range No thirteen C13) east con-
tanning eighty acres more less with the exception OF
that part of said land occupied by the Watertown and
Madison Rail Road Company or assigns.
Dated March 4th 1861. S9w13marS
a s. J. CONKLIN, Referee.
LISDsLEY x DREW, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

On on TIE JUMP.-A great oil discov-
cry has occurred about tlree miles below
Titusville, Pa While some men were en-
gagged in drilling, the gas threw up the oil
nearly 100 feet in the air, and it caught
fire at the engine, and burned two of the
men very badly. The light was seen for
miles around. Over s., 900 worth of oil
was gathered from this well in thirty hours
and an immense quantity lost. The sum
of $50. 900 was offered for the well with
in half an hour after tie miners ''struck
ile."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
SHrRIFF,S SALE,
stateof Wisconsin, in Circuit Court, Jefferson County
Asenath Pedsick.)

Asenarh PedSlch.
agaiRSt Execution.
Amos Brown,
ID Y virtue of execution issued from said Court,
d in the above entitled aetion, TO me directed and
delivered against the personal and real property Of
the above named defendant have levied all the
right and title which the defendant. Amos Brown, had
on the 25th day of February, A. lS6o in and 10 the
following real estate to wit The southeast quarter
of the southwest quarter of section No eleven, ()
and the east half OF the northwest quarter of section
number fourteen, 90 and i've (5l acres taken oil from
the north side of the northeast quarter of the south
west aJsrter Of section number fourteen, (41 afore-
said all of said lands aforesaid lying and being N
town number seven. range number fifteen (19) east
in the town of Pennington and county Of JEFFERSON,
all of which shall expose for sale and sell public
auction, the Planter Hotel in the City OF ater
town, said county Tuesday, the 26th C6) day OF
March, 4. D. 1851 at the ho1F of 10 O'Clock IN the
forenoon on said day TO satisfy said execution, to-
gether with the expenses Of sale.
dated Sherlns office, jefferson, February : 1901.
(ofeoS9E6) HEBER SMITH, Sheriff of JEFF Co., Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Circuit Court, Jefferson County ,---Foreclos-


George H. Bott vs. Morris Henesey and Ellen
Henesey his wife.
Dy virtue of a Judgment of foreclosure entered in
ID this action the 18th day of February instant
the ghest bidder Office of Baird & skinner in
the city of Watertown on the ,u day of June next,
at O'Clock p NJ all the following described real
tate by said dgment ordered to be sold or much
thereof may be necessary to satisfy said judgment
interest and cost to wit The north east quarter OF
the north west quarter of section nine (9) in townsh
eight ) north of range fourteen 4) east, situate in
Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Dated February 26 1861.
BAIRD & SKINNER HEBER SMITH,
Jefferson County CoUrt---In Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of James Hyland, de-
On reading and fling the petition of Patrick Cooper,
administrator of the estate of James Hyand deceas
into the hands nj said administrator to the debts
outstanding against said deceased, and description
of all the real estate of which said deceased died
seized. and value OF the respective portions there
Of and praying that license be him granted sell
the whole of said real estate And it appearing by
said petition that there is personal property pay
the same and that il necessary in order pay the
and the expenses of said administration to sell
the whole of said estate: it therefore ordered
that all persons interested in said estate appear before
the Judge OF this Court, on Monday the 5th day OF
May. A. D. 1851, az O'Clock, P. NJ, at the Court
House in the village Of Jefferson in the county of JEFF
ferson then and there TO show cause any there be,
why license shall not be granted to said admins traitor
to sell said real estate according to the prayer of said
petition. And further ordered that copy of this
order be published for at least four successive weeks
prior 70 the said day OF hearing, IN the NatertoYn
Republican, - weekly newspaper published at the
City Of Watertown in said County of jefferson: and
also that copy of said be personally served on all
persons interested in said residing within the
County OF erson at least fourteen days before said
+ day Of hearing
BY the Court, 80 SAMUEL BAIRD,
! mar22-4w County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

AFTER DINNER. Nothing can more pow
erfully Illustrate the deep-rooted character
Of Incorporate habits in families than an
ancedote which was related to me as coming
from the late Mr. Mackenzie. author of the
s'Man of Feeling He had been involved
in regular drinking party. He was keep
ing as free from the usual excesses as he
was able, and as be marked companions
around him falling victims to the power If
drink, he himself dropped off under the
table among the slain. as measure of
precaution; and lying there, his attention
was called to a small pair Of hands working
at my throat On asking what it was,
voice replied, ''Sir I m the lad that's to
loose the neckcloths" Here, then, was
family, where. on drinking occasions, it was
the appointed duty of one of the household
TO attend, and, when the guests were be-
coming helpless to unite their crayats in
fear of apoplexy or suffocation = Rcminis-
cences Of Scottish Life.
All are not thieves that dogs bark Mt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

SENATOR JoHNsoN ON GOVERNMENT Rob-
BERs.-ln a recent speech, Hon. Andrew
Johnson Of Tennessee, said:
Cobb remained in the Cabinet until the
treasury was bankrupt and the national
credit disgraced at home and abroad, and
then he conscientiously seeded; Thompson
stayed in until the poor Indians we're rob-
bed Of large portion of their patrimony
and then he ronscientiously seeded; and
FLOYD. more honest than the rest, waited
until be and his friends had taken some
eight millions Of public and private money,
and then he, pious soul, conscientiously
seeded too.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Howard Association,
PHILADELPHIA

Besoolezt Institution established By special Epdog-
a1elat, for the rejf cf the Sick and distressed gf
ftcted Eritb il4sHt and Epidemic DiSeassS and es-
pecay for the Cure of Diseases oftte yeruGf Organs
HEEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
1hA Surgeon to all who apply by letter, with des-
crption of their condition. (ge occupation habits of
life, &c) and in eases of extreme poverty Medicines
furnished free of charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermatorrhoea. and
other Diseases OF the Sexual Organs, and the NEW
REMEDIES employed in the Dispensary. sent to the
afflicted in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge
Two or three stamps for postage will be aceep
Address, DIR. j. SKILBIN HOUGRTON. Acting
Surgeon, Howard ASSOCIATION. Fo. ,. South Ninth
Street, Philadelphia Pa. BY order the Directors
EZRA D. HEARTWELL. President,
GEO. FAIRCHTLD, SECRETARY. In4Oy1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

Dr. C. Shamberg has located himself
60 permanently at WatertoTn, and IS now
assa prepared to wait upon those who may
IJDID require his seryises. Office in Prch-
ards Block, over the Watertown Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
HARLOW PEASE,
NJ. F. PAULFRANZ,
pRENTIC-

Barber. Rooms in Watertown Bank building. Oils,
EPerfumery, Cigars, Tobacco, &c-, always on hand
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
A. PETERSON,

Deputy County Surveyor of Jefferson and Dodge
counties. ONCE over Watertown Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
VI. MOORE, III. ID

gonoeopathic Physician and Surgeon. oihce in j.
once hours, S to 9, A NJ, to and to P. NJ
Residence 9th St, 4th from Main, South side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
O. ID, PEASE & co.,
DENTISTRY.

Wholesale Dealers in Wines Liquors, Cigars, etc Al
ga rectifers of the celebrated Star Yhiskey. Mair
Street Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

In Peterson / MaIdaners Block, Watertown, Wlseon
sin Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, Gro
eeries, Hardware, Croekery, Glassware, Mechanics
Tools, Hats, Caps, Boots, and Shoes, Window Paper
Stationery, sc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

uu MILLERD BROS.
GREEN AND BLACK TEAS fresh and nice
VI sold eReap at AILLERD's GROCERY STORE.
1 06bls winter APPLES for cash a = 2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
The Beauties of Secession.

That the Secession hobby has been,
and must continue to be, an expensive
one to the people of the South, there can
be little doubt 1t is one that they would
gladly dismcunt if they could, but as man
aged at present the masses have no con-
troll over it. They are at the mercy of
the mob and 50 long as they remain thus
cannot expect reasonably to End any re-
lief. That there is no exaggeration in this
is established BY the following extract from
letter to the National InteLligencer by
gentlemen residing in Augusta, GA. He
says:
If the South were merely let alone for
S < months, we would probably try at the
next election to get back The new Ia
riff will open both eyes and pockets-three
to four cents pound on cheese, four to
FIVE cents on butter, two to two and a
half cents on sugar, two and half to
twenty-five cents on tobacco-affect every
one, and that sensibly. Prices have ad-
yanced, and are still ascending. Our reg
ular army has one hundred and forty en-
Listed in this city, and as many in Savan-
nah Nine-tenths of our youth 90 con-
stantly armed, and the common use of
deadly weapons is quite disregarded. No
control can be exercised over lad after
he is fourteen OR fifteen. He becomes Mr..
So-and-So, and Acknowledges TO master.
While our free trade doubles our tariff,
our postal facilities will also be decreased
Letter postage will probably be raised
to ten or twenty five cents, and off the i'm
mediate line Of the railways there viii
probably be as much as one mail week.
OF course, therefore, we will ike secession
the better as Me become better aequain-
ted with it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Business Dtreetorp.


Elk. CRANDALL, --., .= +
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries, Fish, Fruit,
Tobacco and Choice Cigars. Two Doors West of Bank
Of Watertowu, " WatertoWn, Wis.
E. C. STARIN, ..-e.--
Clock and Watch 8epairer, and Dealer in Clocks,
Watches Jewery Silver and plated Ware, Vioins and
Strings, Gun Caps, Wads, etc. All work done by him
warranted to give satisfaction, and as low as at any
G esher shop. e. 800 ..-
HARLOW PEASE,
Attorney at Law Watertown, Wisconsin. Office over
HowelPs Store, West Side Of the River .- --..
EN0S & HALL,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, Watertown, Wis
II ENos, DANIEL HALL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
BAIRD & SKINNER.

Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Land and Loan
Agents have complete abstract Of the Records OF all
stiles and ncu brances on Real Estate in Jefferson
90 ONCE over Bank of Watertown, Watertown, Wis
.. Z. B. SAIN-sHr-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

All are not thieves that dogs bark at.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-05-02
aCreveling" Grape Vines

aCreveling" Grape Vines
Orders for Vines Of this really delicious ana carry
nS-~aeeompanied by Cash-vM receive prompt
800 ~. wear Vines, sec each, 81 per dozen.
Cod two year Vines, Sl,O0eaeh. s! per Dozen
NO' r. NJ. GOODWIN q BRO.
y9ns Kingston, Luzerne Co., pa.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-05-02
As Mower.

The machine Of 1881 will be fOund fully quh
to uny test that il may be submitted %. The sisa1
indentatiOn Of the Sekle, ifs Hghin-S and eumhl-
nation with the beam and fingers, allow an iseTai'e
of m ItiUn not preferable in uthpT murhines hi'
enabling as 10 o good nOrk, with a a slOW iHE7oi-
en-, even. working we'll. Our
ImpTOued Guard aud Patent CeHG.
sfTecfually prevents choking no matter Eh'iip
condition Of the grass, while our new diUdef pal'
separates badly lodged and tangled clVEsr Ofyr"'
where other machines fail.
There is also a great advantage IN our 'fn4's'
sickle edge over the smooth. as it Dies DOT w
sharpening so often, thus saving time. Oufocs'
will frequently run through an entire b9Tsst y
cut once grinding. while the smooth egg mu.
ground once each day, if not OftrneT. WIN q m
edge the dnught i~ncreFses ~ the knife oe'pms
Our draught is uniform. and in repeated -
ring the season % 1850. proved Ear lighter t1'hs
gle Mowers, cutting nc the sane time irOm'-
eighteen inches wider.
Our Mower can be used with or Wih"ut az III,
this is important. and without therer, "'ls"
about $40 pounds.
In addition 10 the very liberal Ea'ran'so n.
all pcrehasers. We would say as hrfet'iol-' y, Ia,
mers who nav desire it. are at liberty 70 "a
machine through the harvest, WIN any O"
Keep. gnd pay for the me preferred. .,,
Pamphlets with full description "i 'mP'D
testIm, mails. Be-. c5n h. hid bv anIiica,'m
THEODORE HILL, Agent
BrownVule, Nebraska