Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-08


time to make any alterations in the Con-
stitutien even if they were necessary CT de-
sirable. The country is full of excitement
and the Fire Eaters of both sections of it
should be given sufficient time to cool off
and come to their senses before venturing
upon the discharge Of so delicate a duty
as that of remodeling the best Constitution
ever drafted by the hand. or dictated by
the wisdom of man.
Great preparations are making here for
the Inauguration next Monday, and if the
day proves pleasant one it will be witness
ed by more people than ever were present
before upon such an occasion. No trouble
is apprehended now, though it is under
stood that if Gen. Scott had not taken pre-
cautionary measures to prevent it, by call
ing to his aid about thousand government
troops in addition to two hundred and fifty
marines previously stationed bere, an at
tempt would very likely have been made
to take the Capitol, and desperate fight
would have ensued. There are some
who fear that an attempt will be made to
assassinate Mr.. Lincoln during the ceremo-
MES of Inauguration, but it hardly seems
possible that such dastardly thing can be
done. hope for the credit of the coun-
try and humanity that it may not If any
one seriousl y contemplated such a despe-
rate deed as that, the same could have been
consummated many times since Mr. Lin
coins arrival in Washington. He is free
and unrestrained in his movements, and
goes about town with as much free
dom as any other individual, ey-
identity having no fears for his personal
safety. He even ventured a day or two
ago into Browns Hotel accompanied by but
a single friend, and as this is the Head
Quarters Of the Southern bloods, it GER
tainly showed that he did not lack courage,
or confidence in his own ability to take
care of himself.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. gave reception on
Wednesday evening at Wizards Hotel
which was largely attended and continued
until a late hour to accommodate the vast
crowd. Since | saw Mr.. L. last be has
changed somewhat, having now luxuriant
growth of whisksrs which is something new
for him. He wears presidential honors ca
silly and is as free as ever in his manners,
while his great joviality does not seem to
have abated in the least. Last evening he
was ssrenaded by the Marine Band, and in
response to numerous calls came forward
and addressed the crowd briefly. He was
heartily applaudsd, and by none more SO
than the people of the South, who have
been made to bolieve that, as President, be
would pursue policy destructive to their
rights. When they come to know the man
better, as they soon will, and learn that he
means to accord to them every privilege to
which they are entitled under the Consti-
tuition and laws of the country, they will
like him better and give him credit for more
honorable intentions than the y will now.
The weather here is far different
from that we were having in Wisconsin
when I left week age. Instead of snow,
find dust, and temperature such as we
usually have at homo the latter part of
May or first of June. Over coats are out Of
date, stoves of no sort of consequence, and
winter clothing a nuisance. If | conclude
to remain here any length of time. l shall
order wardrobe adapted to this meridian
rather than that of the frozen North West
Pennsylvania Avenue, (which by the way
is said to be the finest street in the world
is graced every afternoon by tho beauty
and fashion of the nation, and presents 8
finer sight than / ever before witnessed O.
that kind. 1t certainly is a beautiful
street and the array of handsome women
to be seen there is truly wonderful.
What observations I have to make up
en- other matters pertaining to Washington,
[ must reserve for another letter. | will
only add that never had any correct idea
as to the extent and grandeur of the pub
lie buildings here; and that Washington is
a much more extensive city than l had
formerly supposed Of some of its more
prominent institutions, may have some.
thing to say hereafter.
There is quite delegation here from
Wisconsin, and several additions, under.
stand, are to be made to it. Judge Howe
is on hand ready to enter upon the dis
charge of his duties on Monday. Judge
Sloan has not yet arrived, but is expected
daily. In great haste, Yours &C.,
J. T. NJ