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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
Democracy and Treason.

The schoharie IN. Y, Repu5licaa-a Dem
ocratic paper-cepies from the Albany argus
an article in which occurs the following:
But it is charged to be reasonable to insist
that such prosecution of the war be 'iaccom-
panied by the most liberal proffers of peace"
How strangely partisan prejudice can prevent
the fair meaning of declaration like this, she
wisdom of which cannot fail to impress all
thinking men We would have the understand
ing precede the march of our armies, that this
is a war waged simply to uphold the Constitu-
ton and the laws-that it means neither eman-
cipation, nor any aggression upon rights guar
anteed by the Constitution-that, on the con-
trary, we proffer every assurance of protection
of those rights, even by additional guarantees.
We would have cur armies march with the
sword in one hand and the olive branch in the
other-'a vigorous prosecution of the war &C.
companied by the most liberal proffers Of
peace"
The republican then goes on to say in its own
behalf:
'.We wish to say that we wholly and unequiv-
ocally approve and endorse the article to which
reference is herein made,-and while we be-
lieve that the vigorous prosecution of the war
should be accompanied by the most liberal
proffers of peace; because, it is not only hui
name. but civilized, that while one hand grasps
branch, yet we do not believe that the people
Of either the South or the North ar. yet prepar-
ed for peace"
This is New York Democracy OR rather, SIS
Daniel S. Dickinson calls it, Mrs Cunningham
Democracy, of which the Albany 4rgus, Scho-
harie Republican, and papers of that Tx are the
opponents. But there is in Schoharie county
still another phaze in which Democrats present
themselves, and that is in open and arored hos
tility to the 'rar, there being a certain class
there. and not a very small one either, who
avow their willingness to take up arms against
the North whenever it may be necessary, for the
South to conquer US" They believe the South
is right in this controversy, and so believing
pretend to stand ready to assist her at any
time their services may be needed in that be-
half
There is yet another portion of them, howev-
er, who to their credit be it said, have no af-
fliation with the rebels, and stand by the Gov
eminent in its defence of the Union. They re-
pudiate and scorn the treason of the Republican
and others, who like it, give aid and comfort to
the enemy by crying peace when there is no
peace" and aiming to distract the North by
creating disaffection on the pant of its citizens,
in advocating the march Of our armies with
the sword in one hand and the olive branch in
the other" and holding out to the Southern
rebels proffer of Traditional guarantees to
their rights under the Constitution But there
are not as many of these as there should be,
nor enough to save Sehoharie county from be-
ing known all over the State of New York az
the worst rebel locality there is in it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20

A meeting of thu Republican Electors of the
Assembly Distric; comprised of the Towns of
Waterloo, Milford. Lake Mills, Aztalan, Sum-
ner and the village of Waterloo will be held at
Mannings Hotel in the village of Lake Mills on
Saturday, the 21st inst, at one o'clock P. NJ
for the purpose of choosing two delegates to
represent said District, in the Republican State
Convention, to be held at Madison on the 25th
inst, and for the transaction of such other
business as the convention may deem proper.
Each town will be entitled to and the village
Of Waterloo to delegates
By order of the District Committee,
Dated September 18th. 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
ReDublican State Convention.

A Republican State Convention will be held
at the Capitol, in the city of Madison, at u
o'clock, NJ, on Wednesday, the 18th day of
September next, for the purpose of nominating
Candidates for State Officers.
Each Assembly District. under the new ap-
portionment will be entitled 10 two delegates at
the Convention.
The Committee recommend that the primary
meeting for the selection of delegates be held on
or before the 14th day of September, and that
the district committee issue early calls for such
meetings, that the people may be thoroughly
notified, and choose delegates who fairly reflect
their wishes. HORACE RUBLEE,
Chairman Republican State Cen. Com.
Madison, August ID 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
England and Neutrality.

The New York Tribune has information from
Washington of an important nature touching
the English idea ofneutrality. It appears that
on the 25th of August Lieut.. Cummings, of the
.. S. ship Richmond, held a conversation with
Capt. Morris, of the British navy, at Port Roy
al in the course of which the latter stated that
the Sumter, or any vessel bearing the rebel
flag, would be treated by him as if it carried
the National flag he exhibited to Lieut.. Cum
mings letter of instructions from the Admiral
ty Lords. inclosing copy of the Rebelfag and
directing him to preserve towards it a strict
neutra litr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
SherifF's Sale. State of Wisconsin Jt fer
SON County.

Patrick Duffey plaintiff, against James G. Kelley,
defendant Foreclosure.
BY virtue of and pursuant to Judgment of fore
closure and sale in the above entitled action rendered
on the fourth day of June, A 1861 favor of the
said pl ntif and against said defendant shall offer
for sale and sell at public auction, the highest bid
der, at the Exchange Hotel in the city of WATERFOWL
county aforesaid on Saturday, the 9th day of Nove-
Der nextat the hour of two O'Clock in the afternoon
that day. the following described premises or so much
thereof as shall be necessary to raise the amount
said Judgment. with inter. st and cost, wit The
following described tracts of land, in the town
of Milford, county of Jefferson and State of Wscen-
sin, containing together hundred and seventy
five and twenty one hundredths of land accor-
ding to Government survey, to wit : The south east
quarter OF the north east quarter of section twenty
six 26J, also the south west quarter Of the north
west quarter of section twenty-five (25 also fraction
al lot No two % of said section twenty FIVE as and
also the south west qnarter If the north east quar-
ter of ;ton twentythree 23) all in township eight
(o) north of range number fourteen east
Dated Sherifrs office, August 5th. 1861.
HEBER SMITH
Sheriff jeff. Co. Wis
Williams & Leonard, Pits Atty's. aug9:2:9w13
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
Republican Meeting

o'clock P. NJ, at Coles Hall, in the city of Wa
tertown, there will be meeting of the Repnb-
licans of the Assembly District comprising the
LIST, I'd, Sd, 4th and 7th Wards of the city, town
of Watertown and Ixonia for the purpose of
electing two delegates to the Republican State
Convention to be held at Madison, on the 18th
of September. to nominate candidates for State
Officers. A full attendance is requested.
THQs. R, MOTT. Committee
L, J. kADISH NoLninA'tee'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
GeeoI5.
County Court-Jefferson County,--In Pro.

In the matter of the guardianship of the mine or
heirs of John Negus, decea>ed.
On reading and filing the petition of Maria Negus,
guardian of said minors duly verified setting forth
description of all the real estate which said deceas-
ed died seized and the condition and value of the
specve portions thereof, that it is necessary to sell
portion thereof for the support and maintenance of
said minors and praying that license be grant
ed to sell portion of said real estate. And it appear
ing by said petition that there sufficient person
al estate in the hands of said guardian to support
and maintain said minors and that it is necessary to
sell portion of said real estate.
1t is therefore ordered tina all persons intereste ed
in said real estate appear fore the Judge of this
Court Monday. the 9TH day of October next at IL
O'CLOCK A. NJ, at the Court House in the village of
Jefferson and show cause, if any they have, why IL
cenSe should not be granted to said guardian to sell
said real estate, according the prayer said pet
ton
And it is further ordered that copy of tins order
be published for three successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing, in the ''Watertown Republican,
weekly newspaper, published at Wrtertown in sale
c. unity.
Dated the 24th day of August A. D. 1851
By the Court, SAMUEL BAIRD.
sepoW3 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
County court--Jefgsrson County. In pronate

V.
In the matter of the proof the last will and tes
lament OF Nathan Harris deceased.
On Reading and fling instrument in writing
purportng TO be the last viii and testament of Ma
than EarrS, late of the town Azaan in the conn
~ OF Jefferson and State OF Wisconsin, deceased
also the accompanying petition of Harrison Harms
representing among other tbingsla the said testator
lately died at is residence in said town of Aztalan
that the said instrument is the last will and Tesla
ment OF said deceased, and that he the petitioner
aforesaid IS Of the heirs Of said deceased and that
no person Is named and appointed by the said last
viii executor thereof; and praying that day be ap
pointed OF nearing the proofs said last will and
testament and that administrator with the will
annexed be appointed by the court
1t IS ordered that the proofs of said instrument be
heard before the Judge of this Court on Monday the
lth day OF October. A. D. 1861, at IL O'Clock in the
forenoon at the Court House in the village of Jeer
son, in said county
And 1t Is further ordered that public notice thereof
De gwen to the heirs at law of said deceased and to
all other persons interested, by publishing copv of
tins order for three successive weeks prior to said day
OF hearing IN the ''WGtertown Republican n week
y newspaper, printed and published at Watertown
in said county.
Dated the I'd day of er;ezber A, D. 1861.
by ne Court, SAMUEL BAIRD
sefoN0 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20

Gov. Randall has gone east on bust
ness. Lieut.. Gov Noble is also absent
from the State, and Secretary Harvey is
consequently acting as Governor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20

CAPTAIN STRoNG's HEROIC ExPLoIT.-
A Washington correspondent of the Chi
cago Times says, of the recent exploit of
Captain Strong, Of the ID Wisconsin regi-
ment:
I learn from the State Agent OF Wiscon-
sin the following additional facts: Capt.
Strong was on foot, not on horseback, and
had his pistols (revolyers) slung behind
him. Two OF his caPtors were mounted,
aud approached him on each side, while
the four infantry soldiers blocked his way
in front. They demanded his arms, which
be agreed to deliver
Putting both hands behind him, he took
hold of both his pistols, ascertained that
they were ready, drew them both slowly
out. and while his captors were paralyzed
with establishment at the boldness of the
action, presented one pistol at each of the
two mounted men. fired and killed them
10th. Under cover of the smoke he then
turned and raa. The four infantry soldi-
ers pursued. When one of them got near
him he tnrned and shot him, and the 9th
cr three abandoned the chase.
Since his imprisonment at Fort La
fayfette, Mayor Berret's hair has turned
from raven black to milk white. The
change excited the intensest excitment of
his fellow prisoners, until he assured them
that it was caused by lis inability to pro-
cure-hair dye
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
CINCINNATI, Sept. IT.

SAVANNAH, ACPt. =
Last night, at half past eight o'clock,
train on the ONO & Mississippi Railroad,
containing portion of Colonel Torchins
Nineteenth Illinois Regiment, while pass
ing over bridge near Huron. Indiana,
l43 miles west Of CinciAnati, fell through,
killing and wounding over 100 soldiers
Intelligence of tho disaster reached here
lasl night, when special train was dis
patched to their assistance.
The following dispatch was received
iron the operator at Huron, pated ten min
utes past l this morning: Bridge No As
broke IN two and let four cars down into
the creek and one on top of Them The
engine and one car passed over in safely.
There are about 100 wounded and 10 or
10 killed. The Col of the regiment says
about that number are killed, although
nearly all one company are missing. 1t is
thought the bridge was broken by some
malicious persons.
On Thursday evening and yesterday
the following steamers left fer Cairo, hay
ing in tow 125 coal barges: Emma Dun
can, Lebanon, n. ". Thomas, Neptune,
Diadcm. Champion No 4, Jesse X. Bell,
Stephen Decater, Florence. Prairie Rose
and Anglo Saxon. The empty coal bar
ges are to be used in the construction OF
bridges On the Thomas large quantity
of ammunition and munitions Of war were
transported, guarded by detachment Of
100 men. detailed from the Independent
Rife Regiment of this city. This detail
was furnished by Colonel Oliver at the re-
quest of General Fremont From all the
preparations going on, there will be warm
times on the Lower Mississippi within q
few days Cincinnati Enquirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
The Quarrel Between Fremont and
7Iai

Blair
The Chicago Tribune of Tuesday says:
The quarrel is not the growth of day,
nor the momentary outburst of two hasty
tempers Well concealed from all but the
parties themselves, and their most intimate
friends, It has been increasing from day
to day and week to week and has mean
while defed all efforts of diplomacy to
bring it to a satisfactory conclusion The
visit Of Mrs Fremont Q Washington was
not without reference to it; and Montgom-
cry Blair's return visit to ST. Louis was
made specially with view of an honora-
bic adjustment. But neither the wit of
woman nor the common sense of man had
the hoped fer effect and yesterday the
disagreement eliminated in an arrest We
express no opinion of the merits of the
Case, nor do we predict how it will termin-
ate. 1t is sufficient to say that among the
Union men of St. Louis, there is a general
disposition to sustain Fremont and ccnsure
Blair. This is particularly marked among
the Germans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
a Good Appointment.

DR.. Henry Palmer Of GAINESVILLE has
been appointed Surgeon of the seventh
Regiment Of Wisconsin Volunteers, and ae-
cepted- A personal acquaintance with Dr..
P. of several years standing, enables to
endorse fully the following compliment
paid him by the GAINESVILLE Gazette That
paper says
''This is an excellent appointment, and
however our citizens may regret to be de-
deprived of so skillful physician and sur
geon as Dr. P, they cannot but congrat-
ulate the regiment upon having SO good a
surgeon to care for them on the field or in
the hospital"
We notice that Mr.. Guy Wheeler, who
lives just outside of GAINESVILLE, las present.
ed DR.. ?. with splendid four-year-old
stallion. valued at 5000, for his use in the
duties of his Office
A writer in the Wisconsin, brings forward
mo party ticket for the consideration of
the no party convention, in which the
party relations of the several candidates
are made conspicuous as reason for
their nomination. Mihcaukee Sentinel.
A no less remarkable fact is that the
same writer proposes Hon. ". N. Dennis,
OF this city, as candidate for Bank Comp
troller' putting him dozen as Republican.
This is the first intimation We have rocciv-
ed that Mr.. Dennis has revered his con-
nection with the Democratic party. Per-
haps he has, however, but if SO it is a lit
tie strange that no one here has ever heard
of it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20

The New York Daily Nelcs this morning
in lengthy card, bids farewell to the pub
lie for n time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
FRANKFORT, Ky. Sept. IA

Gov, Magofin has issued the following
proclamation I'm obedience to the sub
joined resolution adopted by tie General
Assembly Of the Commonwealth of Ken
lucky, the Government of the Confederate
States, the State of Tennessee. and all 9TH
ers concerned, are hereby notified that
Kentucky expects the Confederate OF Ten
nessee troops, to be Withdrawn from her
soil uncOnditionallv. !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20
WAsHINGToN. SEPT. IL

A dispatch has been received at the Ma
Wy Department from Commander Rowan
of the steamer Pawnee. at Hatteras Inlet,
giving particulars of the capture of the
prize brig Susan Jane, with a valuable
cargo. She entered Hatteras Inlet, sup
posing 1t still In possession Of the Confede-
rates. She has been sent to Philadelphia
in charge of Lieutenant Crosby. This is
the third vessel captured since taking the
forts there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-20

" AslINTON, Sept IT.
Tho following letter from the Prcsi lent
tie Gen, Fremont was transmitted by mail
on THURSDAY:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-02-21
COTTON SPINNING AT THE SOUTH.

The subject of spinning our cotton into
"yarn," instead of sending it to Europe in the
raw state, is now beginning to receive consider
able attention at the South. 1t is claimed that
the saving thereby, in the items Of waste and
transportation alone, would amount to $50, 900,
900 annually. The New York Commercial and
Shipping list says:
Sew people are aware Of the immense loss
of Southern wealth, incident to the transporta
ton of the cotton crop to Europe in the present
''rsw" or Stint" form. 1t is sent forward ss q
Colonial product to England, where It is spun
into yarn Tor thread), and then re-exported from
the Continent of Europe to India, China and
South America in immense quantities and with
a corresponding enhancement in value. 1t is the
lint which makes valuable the coal and iron of
Great Britain. The great industry Of Engla nd
is the cotton spinning industry, and in this
branch of manufacturing thu United States are
yet destined to supplant all rivals.
The idea of shipping the American Cotton
crop in the form of 'yarn," or "thread," the
writer tells US, is now receiving the earnest at.
tention Of practical men in England, Germany
and America. The difference between the A.
merican Cotton crop in the clint" and in the
'thread," is the difference between a crop OF
low ordinary" and "strictly good middling,"
or % to 81 cents per pound. This fact alone, 1t
is urged, should arrest the attention Of all who
are engaged directly or indirectly, in the trade,
and secure for the "spinning project the con-
sideration to which its importance eminently en-.
titles it,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-02-21

THREE LIVES LosT.-A sad and pain
full occurrence took place on Monday night,
the 4th inst, in Broad River, at the Chero-
kee Iron Works. Mr.. VIM. W. Gaffney in.
forms us that four valuable negro men, Al
bert and Tom, the property of Governor
Gist, Sam, belonging to DR.. j. G. Gafney,
and Dennis, owned by Maj. Montgomery,
attempted (without permission) after their
days work, to cross the river in batteau,
the river at the time being very full and
rapid. Unfortunately, they were borne
down by the current, and swept over the
falls. They were heard from the shore to
cry for help, but Mr.. Gafney says, it was
impossible to give them relief, although
every effort was made to do so. In the
morning, Tom was found dead in the bat
teau, which had lodged against fish trap;
the bodies of Sam and Albert have not
been recovered; Dennis was found on an is,
land alive. He says that Albert also had
reached the island, but be attempted to
swim to the shore, and lost his life. This
is very serious loss, as they were all prime
frst-rate hands at the FORGE CnaomvsUe
Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-02-21
vICE-PREsIDENT STEPHENS.

The Montgomery correspondent of the Char
lesion Courier, speaks as follows of Mr.. Ste.
phens, the Vice President of the new Provision
oil government, as he appeared on the morning
of his inauguration:
The personnel of Mr.. Stephens is very striking.
He has the appearance of having undergone
great bodily anguish, and his advanced age and
gray hairs contribute to give to his eyes rest
less. nervous movement. His size is medium,
and figure remarkably slim. His forehead is
much wrinkled, and his locks flow over the
shoulders, which stoop very much. habit Of
wearing the hat advanced to the left, gives to
his whole contour on appearance at once remark
BILE and prepossessing.
Expectation rose on tip-toe as Mr.. Stephens
addressed the chair, and expectation was much
disappointed. His address was confined to
grateful return for his complimentary vote, and
for the manner in which the desire of the Con-
oress had been expressed. He referred to the
probable arrival of Mr. Davis on tomorrow, and
preferred that he should address the people
upon the state of the country. There was much
applause ut the conclusion of the address, and
but one sentiment pervaded the bosom Of the
neople, that the noble Georgian was destined to
be such functionary as bis successors in Office
could not err in initiating.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-02-21
For the YorkvIlle Enquirer.
BROAD RIVER LIGHT INFANTRY

OFFrcERs.-John s. Crosby, Captain s. E.
Carroll, 1st Lieutenant; Allen Crosby, I'd Lieu
tenant; s. A. Kell, Srd Lieutenant; A. H. Farr,
1st Sergeant; E. G.. Fcemster End Sergeant; j..
Il. Bigham, 3rd Sergeant; James Brannon, 4h
Sergeant; Robert Harshaw, 9Th Sergeant; W. A..
Hays, 1st Corporal; W. P. Wylie, End Corporal;
I. T. Summerford, 3rd Corporal; s. N. Smith,
4h Corporal; Thos. Mitchell, 18th Corporal; s
D. Davidson, 9Th Corporal.
PR1vATEs.-Thos Allen, G. NJ. Allen, W. AL
len, T. Allen, A. Blair, s. Blair, jr., J. B.
Chambers, John Childers, C. Il. Chr;stmast, A.
Clark, Vim. Crosby, D. W. Crosby, D. H. Crosby,
W. G. Davidson, W. F. Dye, J. E. Feemster, Jas
Feemster, s. NJ. Feemster, R. ]. Foster, j. ].
Gilmore, ]. s. Guy, G. Hancock, s. Hardwick,
J. G.. Hetherington, W. E. Hill, N. Hill, D. NJ.
Hope, J. R. jenkins, E. Jameson, W. q. Kell,
R. Lauier, P. Lanier, VIM. Lanier, 8. L. Love,
John Lominack, E. NJ. Lockhart J. G. Minter, J.
Minter, H. Moore, J. Miller, J. L. Miller, II. B
Neal, E. Owens, R. E. Parks, NJ Parks, T. ].
Parks, J. Plexico, R. Plexioo, H. P. Price, J.
Pursely, VIM Rainey, Sen, Eli A. Ross, j. Rob-
erson, W. T. Robertson, E. G. Russell, s. Sanders,
]. Sanders, ]. A. Sandlin, J. Shearer, W. B.
Shearer, T. W. Stevenson, W. 8. Traylor, R. NJ.
Wallace, VIM Warlick, W. j. Wilson, J. T. Will
liams, W. NJ. Whitesides, ]. F. Whitesides, VIM.
White