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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-27

Washington, Dec. 23.-The Govern
ment yesterday received intelligence bro't
bp the last steamer from Europe, from
Gen. Scott, stating that he intended to
take passage in the next steamer for the
United States. The General does not
state the object of his return, but he un-
deubtedly brings information to our Gov
eminent of important movements abroad.
1t must be serious matter or General
Scott would not return SO speedily; for it
is well known that he had made arrange
ments to remain for a long time.
A gentleman occupying high position
in Paris, writing to friend in this city,
says the impression was very general in the
best informed circles in France and Eng
land, that a rupture between England and
the United States is inevitable.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
KenOsha, Thursday, July A, 1861
Treason Only half Disguised.

| It is pleasing to note the fact, that most of
the presses in this state hitherto denominated
democratic, are loyal to the Government and
yield hearty acquiscence in the vigorous pros
ecution of the war for putting down rebellion
There are however few exceptions and the
chiefest among these, is The Kenosha Democrat.
That paper in its weekly issues, does not fail
to evince its sympathy for southern trators,by
finding fault with every measure and movement
of the Government for putting down rebellion
While The Democrat may not be guilty of treas
on within the construction of the law,it never
theless tries how near it can approach to treas
on, without being caught in the mesbes of the
law, passed at the last session OF our State Leg
islature Were The Democrat to utter such
sentiments in Baltimore, or any other city of the
Union, where the police is on the lookout for
traitors, as il utters here at home, it might per
haps meet with some unpleasant experiences.
During the Revolutionary war with Great Brit
ain. those who adhered or sympathized with
the enemy, were denounced tories and were
dealt with accordingly.
1t is true The Democrat and the few papers OF
that class, do not openly avow their friendship
for the cause of the enemy, but they seek to re-
press the patriotism of the people, to speak dis
parageingly of the President and his Cabinet to
ridicule every effort for maintaining the Union,
to regard with evident satisfaction the defeats
and reverses of our troops, and apologize for
the conduct of traitors and rebels They talk
iabout the follies of war, and when traitors are
arrested for plotting the overthrow of the Gov
eminent, they complain of arbitrary power, and
talk about the disregard of the writ of habeGs
corpus, and the despotism of our rulers. They
make frightful estimations of the cost of war,
and denounce the efforts of the Government to
blockade the southern ports and punish priva-
teering. In these and various other ways, do
these reasonable presses, disclose their emnity
to the present war for maintaining the govern
ment, and evince their Partially for the rebels.
Does The Democrat of this city speak the SEN
timents of the Democratic party Of the county,
We are gratifed to know it does not. Many
leading democrats in the county, disavow any
approval of the traitorous articles which weekly
appear in that paper.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
State LOan and tho Banks.

Our readers are aware, that Inconvenience
has been experienced by our State authorities,
in negotiating the loan provided for by the
Legislature at its late session. The construc-
ton put upon the law by New York capitalists,
was that the bonds of the State could not legal
y be sold for less than par. By late arrange
ment with some of the leading bankers in this
State, the bonds have been negotiated, or at
least such an amount of them, as will meet the
present demand of the State Government. The
bonds have been negotiated at par to the
amount of about $80O,000, on which amount
down the state in the meantime pays the in
terest several years in advance, which goes to
make up the sale equivalent to par. These
bonds will be Immediately used in taking up
such Southern securities as are now deposited
i'll the Office of the State comptroller. The aim
will be to retire all Southern Stocks, now used
as banking securities as soon as practicable. -
The present amount of this sort of securities is
little over 100000. 1t is confidently expect
ed by business men that within few days ev-
cry bank in the State, except those heretofore
discredted, will have its circulation fully secur-
ed by Wisconsin State Stocks and stocks of
Free States When this is realized our curren-
cy will be as good as that of the best weste IN
states.
| The worthless character of most 0 our Wis
cOnsin currency during the past two months,
has been the cause of great loss to all classes
of business men and the people generally Had
the bills of every bank in the state been declar-
ed worthless and ceased to circulate, the people
would have been supplied with circulating
medium mostly Of gold and silver 1t is mis-
taken idea to suppose that there is not suffi-
Gent supply of coin in the country to do all the
/ Legitimate business But gold and silver will
never be circulating medium, so long as de
preciated currency eau be used. 1t is an invar
liable law of trade, that the poorest kind ofmon-
ey takes the lead in circulation, while the bet
ter kinds are withdrawn and boarded up. If q
man has dollar on doubtful bank, he passes
it off at the earliest opportunity. For months
past In this state, scarcely bill has been seen
on any ofthe banks which are of undisputed sol
vency the bills on the questionable banks, have
been used for the transaction of nearly all the
business. When the bills on every bank, are
made equivalent in value to gold for what they
represent, then gold will circulate freely, and
there will be no inducement to Withhold it from
business operations. The banks in this state
must become specie paying in fact; this is the
only safety the people will be satisfied with
nothing les'. Banks although not a necessity
are nevertheless aconveniance land when found
ed on a strictly paying specie pay bases, are use
full TO business men.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
4 a.

Fourteen Democratic editors of New York
had a meeting on Thursday, and denounced the
war policy of the Government They had invi-
ted "all the Democratic editors of the State,
to be present but ''all the Democratic editors oil
the State" denounced the meeting and is mis-
chievous object, except the little select company
of fourteen, who, headed by Mayor Woods
brother, passed resolutions against the policy O
the Government i'll suppressing the would-be
destroyers the Republics policy that is heart
lily sustained by nearly four millions of loya
New Workers. Fourteen against four millions
is big show Davis and Beauregard are al
liberty to add its crumb of comtort to their daily
rationS,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
Affairs along the upper Potomac.

HAGERS1 OWN, Md. June 2O.-Mai. Double
day saw party of rebel troops to-day, cluster.
ing around some woods, upon a high hill, oppo-
site Wilismsport, and threw a six pound shot
at them this afternoon, when they scampered
over tho crest of the hill. Orders for the march
Of the reserve guard, consisting of the LIST Wis
consin, 4th Connecticut and 18th PennsylYa-
mia Regiments, were issued this afternoon.
Lieut.. Elder, OF Maj. DoubleGav's command,
learned from the party who brought in flag
of truce, yesterday, that the Yirginians are
forced to feed their horses exclusively on corn
They have no old hay, and acknowledged that
not only hay but provisions of all kinds were
very scarce. They said that everything in the
valley of Virginia was literally exhausted.
1t is believed that our troops will cross the
Potomac, partly at Port and partly at Shep-
pard's Fords All are inspirited with the idea
of forward movement
Intelligence from Stevenson's Station, where
Gen. JOhnsons headquarters are, states the
force encamped Immediately about him at the
most is Only 5000. He has sixteen pieces of
artillery. Of these six are rihed II Founders,
and two pound howitzers of the old kind,
and SIX l2-pound howitzers. OF these last, none
are rihed The troops are well drilled but not
so well equipped as ours They are under very
strict discipline, but seem discontinued
Two Regiments one of Alabamians and one
of Mississippians, returned to Harper's Ferry
this morning and destroyed the balance of the
tressel work OF the Railroad They then came
over to the Maryland shore seized all the boats
they could lay their hands on, either breaking
them up or taking them out Of the river. All
the Union men OF Harper's Ferry were again
driven out.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
aGzA7

." tie University The commencement
e1ere Uses of the g. oto University at Madison
80 pace o. Wednesday last. The examina-
"a re students occupied a number of the
yious days. The students generally acquit-
! ted themselves very creditaby. There has
been an increase in the average attendance of
students the past over the previous year; al
though the war excitement caused the enlist
ment of a considerable number in the service
of their country. The Professors in the insti-
tuition are men who enjoy the confidence Ofthe
young men under their charge, and the friends
of education generally The institution offers
good advantages to young men who desire to
obtain a full course of collegiate studies.
Much misapprehension exists abroad in re-
spect to the stability and usefulness of the
University, on account of its alleged pecuniary
embarrassments. 1t is true the University has
large Indebtedness, amounting to about $780,
900, but considerable amount of this indebt-
edness is the result of borrowing fiom its own
funds for the erection of University buildings,
and can be cancelled at any time when deemed
advisable. The productive fund of the Univer.
sity amounts to $285,000; the annual income
from this is sufficient to carry on the Universe
ty, paying the inrere: on the Indebtedness and
leaving small balance to be applied annually
AS a sinking fund. The University has also
remaining large amount of unsold lands; these
lands are valuable, and were mostly selected
many years ago, when excellent opportunities
existed for making good locations :hey are, in
fact, the most valuable unimproved lands in the
state.
Another misapprehension which exists to
some extent is that the State is responsible Tor
the liabilities of the University This is alto
gether mistake; the State can never be held
liable for the payment of single dollar OF Uni
versity Indebtedness the State has never con-
tributed anything to the University. AS long
ago as 1888, Congress granted seventy-two sec
lions, or two entire townships OF land to be set
apart and reserved for the support of Univer-
sity. The tt usteeship of these lands has beer
committed to Board of Regents If there has
been any Encouragement on the part of these
trustees, doubtless there has been some) the
State does net incur Indebtedness One of the
chief errors has been the erection of central
University building, at cost Of 800, 000-bor-
rowing money to pay for it, when there were al
ready buildings sufficient for the accommoda-
ton of the University. 1t may be expected
that, by judicious management, the University
will, in few years, be cleared of debt from
debt and become an honor to the State.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
Meeting of C0uoress.

Congress assemblies in extra session to-day
July 4th. 1t seems to be the prevailing opin-
ion that no business will be entertained except
such as relates to the prosecution of the war,
and providing the material aid for carr ying it
on. On this subject it is expected there will
be no material difference of opinion; all loyal
men of whatever party N Congress, will in this
time OF emergency stand by the Government.
As a matter of good policy, the considerations
OF other questions should not be urged old
party issues should not at this particular time
be revivedi the one great question now to be
determined is, shall the integrlt y on the Union
be maintained?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
Gen. PnttersOn's DiYision-

hdgtTsIJWn June u
The precise position of the troops in this neigh
borhood is as foilowe: Scott Legion, and the Sew
enth, Eighth and Tenth Pennsylvania regiments
are in camp, about one mile east of Williamsport
Major Doubledays battery OF heavy artillery, and
having one gun in position, are on the Williams
port bluffs Captain Williams, Eigth Artillery
battery Of six pieces are between this point and
Williamsport. on the fair gronds; Col Dares Col
Nagle's Col. Biliers and Col. Rowley's regiments
are located two miles from Williamsport on the
Greeucaste road with ii, eompcnies of Cavalry;
Col IhOmas's regiment Is one mile below this
point, on the friedrich road the first Wisconsin
Fourth Connecticut and Eleventh Pennsylvania
glmonts one mile further on, and the second
and third Pennsylvania Regiments ten miles be-
low, on the oharpsburg turnpike The fifteenth
and Sixteenth Pennsylvania Regiments marched
on Thursday night. The Twentyrourth Pennsyl.
vania Regiment is on their march to Join them.
The destination Of this column is the MARYLAND
Heights. opposite Harper's Ferry,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
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will effect cure when all other means have failed and
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Full directions in the pamphlet around each package
which should be carefully preserved.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04

A Tennessee Editors Views.-Dr. w.
r. Hurley, late editor of the Nashville (Tenn. }
Democrat, which fought so strongly for the I'm
Ion' until it was silenced by the mob, contrib
utes an interesting letter to the Washington
Republican, en- the war. After stating his views
concerning the cause of it, he discusses the
remedies, which he enumerates as follows
An etectual blockade arm the Union men
seize everything belonging to the secessi onists
which can be made available in the prosecu-
ton of the war; hang every man found on board
a priv ateer, and land at Pensacola force suf-
fcient to drive away Gen. Bragg and his men, -
This is what We call the true spir t.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.


Gen. Tyler of the Connecticut brigade, had
positive information in regard to the strength
of the rebels between Falls Church and Ma
nassas junction. Between the two points are
about six thousand men, consisting of the third
fifth and a portion of the eight South Carolina
the fifth Alabama and first Louisiana regiments
two companies of cavalry and two batteries Of
light artillery. OF these troops, about two
thousand are at Vienna, under command OIL
Gen. Bingham.
The rebels live mainly on hard bread and
poor bacon, of which they have plenty. Fresh
meat is doled out them sem-occasonally. They
suffer much from want of water, which is hard
to get on that elevated land
Gen. Beauregard was at Fairfax Court House
night before last, making new dispositions OF
his forces. The fact that the rebel forces are
put in the extreme front, and made to do scout
duty, indicates their determination to dispute
every inch of ground.
1t seems to be conceded that Col Fremont
is to have part of McClellan's Department,
as an independent command, and that he will
head the expedition that will move down the
Mississippi.
The stars and stripes were raised on the
White House to-day, with imposing ceremonies,
in which many of the high officials participa-
ted.
Members and strangers begin to pour in. By
Monday nearly all OF the former will be here.
A short session is anticipated. The leading
measures to be passed are already freely dis
cussed. They all look to vigorous prosecu-
ton of the war.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04

Western Virginia Seeded Western
Virginia has severed itself from the treasona-
bic Government of the State, and declared that
Government a nullity. The loyalty of Western
Virginia will be acknowledged by the General
Government, and the people will be sustained
by the Federal troops. So the Virginia rebels
will be confronted at home, and brought TO then
sober senses, by the loyal citizens of the State
supported by the strong arm of Federal author
ity.
Eastern Tennessee is also about to pursue g
similar course. A State Government will be or
ganized by the friends Of the Union, and the
present reasonable State Government repudi
ated.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04

Presidents Message.-The Message OF
the President to the Congress which ass embles
to-day, will be looked for with interest by the
whole country. 1t will probably indicate tn e
policy of the Administration in respect to the
war; it is generally believed that strong grounds
will be taken against any compromise with the
traitors now in rebellion against the Govern
ment. Peace treaties with those who have con.
spired for the overflow and disruption of the
Union, cannot be entertained
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
The Rejected Rnmks.

We have good reason to believe that the
notes of the ten banks thrown out last week
will be made good, and be again current in a
very few days.
We gather this information from gentlemen
who participated in a meeting of bankers an
merchants held Saturday a. M, and have no
doubt it is reliable. At any rate we should ad
wise those who have any of this money to keer
it until it is definitely known what comes of the
present movement.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
Arrest OF N Rebel Bearer OF Dispatches
.-TnterceptiOn OF Highly Important


Documents.
Edward B. Ruggles, young man seventeen
years of age, is at presant detained at police
| head quarters by order of Secretary Seward on
the charge of being a bearer of dispatches from
the rebel army, and also as being an emissary
of the rebel government The prisoner is son
| of Gen. Ruggles, now commander of portion
of the rebel forces in Virginia. He is very
intelligent and highly educated lad, rather pre-
possessing i'll appearance, and very engaging
in conversation 1; quick in PERCEPTION and acute
in observation, and seems eminently adapted
to the mission upon which he has been sent
ont. He left Montgomery under private in
structions, received from jeff. Davis in person
and made his way to Havata. From that place
he proceeded to Aspinwall, where his over
inquisitiveness relative to anne lean, Ocean and
California steamers attracted the attention and
excited the suspicion of the American Counsl
who forwarded description of lis person to
Secretary Seward. Directions were at once
sent to Superintendent Kennedy to arrest the
boy as soon as he landed in New York.
Detectives Eustace and Farley were entrust-
ed with the case. The lad arrived here and
put up at Courtlandt Street hotel, under the
name of Seymour, doubtless assuming this name
to throw the officers off the track, should there
be any after him. Three hours after his arrival
he was safe in the hands of the detectives, who
at once lodged him at headquarters. The pa
pers found upon him disclosed most ingenious
and elaborate plan for capturing the California
steamers, the details of which were to be carried
out with the greatest secresy. sGen. johnson,
of California, was to be in the plot. Rugges
had also carefully prepared maps and papers of
great value. The arrest is SO important that
Secre tary Seward telegraphed to Mr.. Kennedy
on Saturday to use extra precautions in detaln-
ing the prisoner. Young as he is, he has had
no little military experience, having been for
several yearSin the naval school at Annapolis
He was born in fort, was constant attend
ant upon his father, who held commission IN
the army of the United States, and is therefore
enabled to see and comment upon any weak
points, information of which might be of service
to the enemy. This future disposition Of the
prisoner rests with the Department at Wash
ington.--NeO York Vorld, LIST,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04

SAN Francisco FLoURISHING In the news
received from California il is remarked, as sur
prising circumstance, that at no time during
several years past could real estate be sold at
as good prices as now, while the amount OF
building Improvements going on is immense.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04

The Ten BANKs.-The Madison Journal
Of July 1st advises the holders of bills Oh the
last ten discredited banks, in this State cot tc
part with them at less than par That paper
says: "These bills will doubtless be at par be-
fore the close of the present week, as arrange
ments are yearly perfect in Milwaukee to re
store them to credit
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04
The Great EaAfern.

The Great Eastern has at last found its way
into Government employ as troop ship. The
directors have made contract to take over to
Canada two regiments and one battalion of
Infantry, and two companies of Artillery, with
the horses belonging and all the baggage neces-
sary. For this trip the Government pays $24
each for the men, 800 for the officers, 800 for
the horses, and s12 per ton for baggage. The
cost of the charter to the Government exceeds
500, 900.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04

From an article in the Grant County Herald
we learn that E. Il. Hinckley & Cos Bank o.
Grant County, at Platteville, is about to be re
organized and placed on secure basis. Some
25 responsible man go in as new stockholders
and the circulating notes are to be made good
Those holding the bills of this bank-one O.
those recently discredited in Milwaukee-are
advised not to sacrifice any thing ON them
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04

The Government at Washington has official
ly recognized the new Provisional Government
of Virginia, at Wheeling, i'll having official in.
tsrcOurse with Governor Pierpont. 1t commu-
nicated to him'the apportionment of Virginia
for the 38th Congress. Gov. Pierpont has Or
dered an election in Alexandria for a member
ofthe Virginia Legislature.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-07-04

INDIANA MoNEY.-An effort has been max
ing for week or more past, to bring the cur
rency of the Indinia banks into discredit.-
There seem to be different opinions whether
there is any just cause for apprehension in res
peet to the banks of Indiana. At all events,
there is but little of this kind of currency in
circulation in Wisconsin.