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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28
RICHLAND CENTER, June II, 1861.


RIcHLAND CENTER, June II, 1861.
o. ". BALLoU, Jr., Corresponding Secretary
Dear Sr:-I regret being compelled by dis
ease, to forego the anticipated pleasure OF meet
ing with the Editorial Association, which as
sembles at your place on the l9:h instant.
1t is evident that these annual interviews and
consultations Of the conductors of the Press OF
Wisconsin, have had most salutary and health
full influence upon them generally, by inspiring
mutual respect and softenlng the asperltles
which occasionally spriug up IN competition or
free discussion.
An elevated moral sentiment and gentlemanly
courtesy in the necessary intercourse among
Editors, are essential elements of the character,
influence and respect of thePress at this day. No
position in society is more important, few if any
more useful, and perhaps none more easily
abused than that of a conductor of a newspape",
and it is matter of qualification that the last
two or three years has witnessed such pleasing
Improvements in the manner and tone OF con-
Quoting editorial discussions.
Since our last meeting, great and stirring
events have transpired which none could foresee,
and what another year may devel pc, time only
can determine. The responsibilities of the Press
are always important, but in the present crisis
of our national affairs, they are doubly SO. Com
PEELED, are, into a civil war, united south
with ruthless and traitorous hands have seized
and torn down our fag-severed the union, and
/ fepuulated the constitution beQueathed TO Us by
our Fathers. The Press of the north has over
| looked the former party lines, hushed the local
discord, and united as with one voice, and with
true patriotic zeal has rushed to the defence of
| the union, the constitutional government, and
the stars and stripes.
The two elements of our success, and the
perpetuty of our government, are the sword and
the Press. Both have their appropriate sphere,
and both are responsible to the people, as SER
wants to the masses; and holding the destiny IF
the future of our country's veal or woe, at their
disposal. Who. from the learned professor to
the humble cottage, does not look to the Press
for his knowledge of the rapidly passing events,
and the formation of his principles As the
ever wakeful sentinel, with patriotic fidelity.
may the Press of Wisconsin fulfil its high and
honorable mission.
With the kindest regards, wishing the Asso-
ciation a pleasant, profitable, and Interesting
session, Most respectfully and Truly
Yours, DC.
J. WALWORTH.
A communication from J. n Brundage
was referred to the business Committee.
The business Committee by its Chair
man, Geo. Hyer, made their report, tie
consideration of which was on motion de-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28
Howard Association,
PHIL DFIP TT A.

sererolsnt Institution established By special Endo,c
psnt for the reif Of the Sick and distressed, qt-
fictsd ,gih Vr1tleat aud Epidemic DiseaecS and IS
p6cidg for the Cure Of Diseases ofhe 'eruat Organs
EEEDiCAL ADVICE given gratis by the Acting
AFA Surgeon, all who apply by letter, will des-
sription of their condition. (age occupation habits of
life, c.) and in of extreme poverty, Medicines
furni he'd free Of charge,
VALUABLE REPORTS on Spermatorrhoea, and
ether Disease of he Sexual Organs and on the NEW
RENEDlES employed in the Dispensary, sent to the
ict ed in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge
Two three stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address. DIR. J. SKILLIN HOUGRTON, Acting
Surgeon. Howard ASSOCIATION, Fo. ,, South Ninth
Street, Philadelphia Pa. BY order of the Directors
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President,
SEQ. FAiRGHILD, SECRETARY. 1n4Oy1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28
RAIRn M SKINNER.

Ltt.rneys and Counselors at Law, Land and Loan
Aq.nts have complete abstract Of the Records OF all
TitIes and ncumbrances on Real Estate in Jefferson
60 once over Bank of Watertown, Watert own W Is
- C. B. sKINSNR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28

Dr. G. Shamberg has located himself
kz5.5aSzsss5s permanently at Watertown, and Is now
fFYgss%sssssA ,repared to wait upon those who may
~IIITI II require his servises. Office in Prich-
ards BLOCK, over the WatertOwn Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28
NEW
VINEGAR FACTORY.

cd street opposite the Post offce Watsrtolon, Bfs)
gar factory. We'll acquainted with the newest process
of this branch of technical chemistry. sell the
oet and cheapest article that offered TO the
public Orders respectfully solicited and punctually
s''ended to. 1;5lm3 F. PUETZ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28

Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon ofice IN j.
W. Coles Block. :,
Oiice hours, to g. A. NJ, to and to s P. NJ
Residence 9th St, 4th from Main, South SIDE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28
Milwaukee, w atert'n

AND 3. z. Rail ROAD.
INTIL further notice, Passenger trains will leave
- Watertown for Milwaukee at A. NJ, connecting
with trains of Milwaukee aud Chicago Railroad for
Chicago and all points East,
Fare Always as Low as by any other Line.
Trains leave Milwaukee for Watertown at 4:3O P. NJ.
arrival of trains from Chicago. Leave WatertoWn
fer sun Prairie and Columbus at is ?
S. s. MER RRILL, Supt.
Feb. = 1851 S6tf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28
Roger LIEstrange =
Lie Strange Roger"

He survived this stupid joke ard nearly
all of the generation with which he had
mingled He did not die till 1904, when
he was SS years of age. His later life
was spent in obseurity, but not in indi-
gence He was heir to considerable es-
tate, and comfortable fortune was the
reward of his labors. Some of his litera-
ry works are still in our libraries. He
translated Josephus Ciciro's Officer, Sem
GOES morals, the Colloquies of Erasmus
and Esop's Fables. He was himself the
author of volume of fables not inferior to
LaFontaine, and first saw his name in
the old English Reader, where a grave
lesson eff kindness to the lowest brutes is in
clucated in the fable of the boys and the
frogs, Of which he was the author.
The history of the next generation was
illustrated by the greatest name ever borne
by any member of our profession in either
hemisphere. Benjamin Franklin is the
patron saint of the American Printing Of
fee. I need not repeat the incidents Of
his oft told life-his apprenticeship of unu-
sual oppression when the oppression of ap-
prentices was universal-his brothers IN
natural cruelty--his flight to Philadelphia
his walk in shabby clothes aud loaf o
bread under bis arm through the Street:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-28
A. PETER son,

In Peterson Il Madaner's Block, Watertown, Wscon-
sim WhoIesale and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, Gro,
series, Hardware, Crockery, Glassware, Mechanics
Tools Hats. Caps, Boots, and Shoes, Window Paper,
stationery, &e.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
MONTPELIER, DECEMBER 13, 1861.

by the rebel leaders. He was offered freedom
and prom ,tion II he wssid espouse the Con-
federate cause. 81 have sworn allegiance to
the Union" said he. "and am not one to break
my pledge" When tempted with promotion,
he said, "you cannot buy my loyalty. | love
Carolina and the South but love my coun-
try better" Finding him faithful to the flag
he loved, he was cast into a miserable, damp,
ill-ventilated cell, and fed on coarse fare
half the time neglected by bis drunken keep
er His property was confscated, and his
wife and children beggared. He sank beneath
hts troubles, and was soon removed from the
persecution Of his oppressors. His wife re-
turned to her friends after bic death. openly
declaring her proudest boast should be, her
husband died a martyr to his patriotism.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

Mr., Stevens of Pa. submitted series Of solutions
rreirns yarioua branches of the Presidents Message
10 the appropriate committees.
Mr. Arnold of III moved that the part relating TO the
defensss u the great lakes and harbos be referred TO
select committee of nine members.
The question debated a. TO whether It should be
thus referred 70 the Committee Military Affairs.
Mr Arnold's resolution then adopted.
The proposition by Mr. Blair Of Missouri for the colo
nization was adopted in the Of the whole the
state Of the Union, but Afterwards rejected by the
House The subject was then referred to the com on
foreign affairs
Mr. Loyejoy Of Ill., iniroduceda bin proposing repeal
all laws requiring passes 70 persons Of color going north
wsrd 10 take immediate effect referred 10 the com on
the DISTRICT Of Columbia
Mr. Hickman Of Penn. introduced bin providing Tor
board Of commissioners 20 revise and cody the general
Adj till Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
WHOLE NO. 2S7S.
SOLDIERS MONEY.

Mr.. PoLkND has returned from the army,
bringing between s26, 900 and s27, 900, from
the 2nd. 3rd, Attn, and 5th Regiments, which
has been distributed among the several Banks
of the State, TO be drawn by the families and
friends Of the soldiers. Who can tell how
larger sum would have been sent, but for the
reason that a great proportion of the soldiers
have been compelled to provide themselves
with boots for winter use, at an average cost
Of perhaps, GO pair. This we regard as do
ing pretty well, considering it was the first
general trial Of the plan--the season Of winter,
and that the 4th and 5th received but month";
anda-half's pay. 1t is safe TO estimate that
they would do So 600 better at the next pay
day.
The several Regiments sent in round num-
bers, as follows; 2nd, 81 900 Srd, 81. 900;
4th, $1,000 5th, $4,000 This must not be
regarded as in any manner indicating the en-
TIRE amount remitted by the several Regi-
ments, for it is known that whole companies
especially in the 2nd and 4th-remitted
through officers or individuals who were re-
turning directly to their homes.
To show what companies can do, when the
officers take direct personal interest in the
matter it ought to be remarked that Captain
DUDLEr's company, { f, the 9Th Regiment)
sent upwards of 81 200 and Capt. BENroN's.
ID, in same Regiment) sent nearly SlO0O;and
this when they received but six weeks pay
about Sl9 to a man.
Mr.. POLAND desires us to express his most
grateful acknowledgements for The uniform and
generous kindness and cooperation which he
received from the officers and members of all
the Regiments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

tV On the first day Of the session Of Con-
gress, Mr.. Elliott Of Massachusetts, introduc-
ed a resolution declaring that "the President
of the United States, as Commander-in-C Chief
of the army. and the officers in command un-
der him, have the right to emanoipate all per-
sons held as slaves in any Military district in
a state Of insunection against the national
government" and advising, " that such or
der of emancipation be issued whenever the
same will avail to weaken the power of the
rebels in arms, or to strengthen the military
power Of the loyal forces" A motion to lay
the resolution on the table was negatived by
the decisive vote of yeas &C. nays 20, as fol-
lows:
Teas.--Messrs. Allen, Ancona Bailey Of Penn, Bid
die, Blair Of Mo- Blair OF va. Burnham, Calvert,
Campbell. Cobb. Conway. Corning Cox, Craven Delano
Dunlap Dunn, Fouke, Height Harding, Harrison. Hol-
man, Horton, Kellogg Of Ill., Lazeas, Leary, Lehman,
McPherson, Maynard, May, Menzies, Morris, Noble.
Nork, Norton oden, Pendleton, Perry Rice Of
Mass. Richardson, Robinson. sheffield. Shei. Smith,
Steele Of n. Y, Thomas, Train, Trumbull, Upton, VAL
lAndghAm. Verree, Ward, White Of Ohio, Woodruff.
Nays.-Messrs. Aldrich, Alley. Arnold, Ashley, Bah
ht Bailey Of Mass. ,ker, Baxter, Beaman, Bingham,
Blair Of Penn. Blake Buinton, Clark, Coax, Roscoe
Davis Dawes Duell, EdgertOu Edwards, Flint Pessen-
den, Frank, Goodwin, Granger, Gurley, Hickman Hoop
er Hu,chins, Julian Kelly. lansing, Looniis, Lovsjoy.
Mexican. Mitchell, Morrill, Of Me- Morrill, Of VT, Pat
Phelps Of CAL. Pike, Pomroy, Porter Rice Of Me-.
Riddle, Rollins Of n. H., Sergent Sedgwick, Shanks,
Shiabarger, Sherman Sloan, Spauldng, Stevens, Trow
Wallace. Walton Of Me, Walton Of VT, washburne,
Wheeler, Wilson, Worcester
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

New YoRK CITY.-lt is with no little
pleasure that we receive the announcement
by telegraph of the defeat Of Fernando Wood
as candidate for reelection as mayor of New
York Mr.. Opdyke, the successful candidate,
is the first republican mayor of New York,
and his election will be received as guar
antee that that city is true T. the Union, and
has unmistakably rebuked corruption and
treason.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

EDEs.-The town of Eden at the last cleo
tion cast so votes for Governor, all for Fred
erck Hobrook. We learn that from this
town 55 have enlisted and gone to the war,
among the number one man with his three
sons. Who says the town of Eden is not for
sustaining the Union :
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
IMPORTANT PROM R1cHMo

IMPORTANT PROM hItHMoN D. intense III
ciiemept az he Federal Successes The n. Y.
Times Washington CORES pondent furnishes
the following interesting statement;
" Tonight LNuudy lstl gentleman who left Rich
nond Wednesday last arrived in this city Tie brings
important intelligence relative % the state OF public feel
ing South, aud hs opportunities for observation have
been excellent, his information is regarded as trustwor-
thy SO well hc cnuhdcd iu hy the people Of Rich
und that hundred and ty letters for persons
in the North given him 10 deliver, and these he
very properly urued 20 the Government He states
that The mp-t intense excitement prevails an ltehmond
and throughout the South. owing TO our naval eNpedi
tinns Our Hilton Head and Bay Point, which
were regarded me formidable that had heen n
srucied upon ihc coast file the Cotton States with dis
may and they had abandoned their coast deenses, and
the people cal upon the Governors uf the states
10 wiihdae their troos now iuNrginia that they might
return Sou aud prevent the NAukess from marching in
interior The result Of this state Of public feel
iug which has become known 10 the troops in virginia
had been characterization aud muiny wherever
the Southern troops and 70 such an extent had the
mutny proceeded about HiehmOrd, Yorktown and Ma
n,,sas that Da. aud Benjamin had been compelled to
give the positive to the soldiers that if
they would cease thrir rebellion sufficient number
should be South 70 drive the Yankees from their
soil With this assurance the men had again become
quiet Between the people of Richmond aud the rebel
Executive and Congress the bitter feeling had been
cngcudered when Congres decided 10 remove the capital
Nashville The troops and politicians from the Cotton
openly expressed themselves willing to allow Yankees
t. take the State that IL barren and cold without
transportation that remain during the winter ut
ter ruin IN them The people and troops were Ia CON
slant apprehension Of an attack along their whole fo'o-
line, and this fear has increased now that large
firce has left for the Cotton states They especi-
ally apprchensive Of movement against them below
Occoquln. The news from Savannah aud Pensacola had
increased the panic and he expresses the opinion that
already Virginia is half conquered without the firing Of
a gun"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

The banking capital of Vermont amounts
to S8,9l0, 1000. which is an increase of S40,-
900 over last year The dividends on this
sum average triae less than per cent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

The Philadelphia Inquirer publishes let
ter written 60 a lady in that city from a rela-
tive in Charleston, S. c. The Inqtirer youches
for its statements as an accurate description
of affairs at the present time. The writer adj
mts that her faith in her "own dear Carolina"
had been misplaced, and declares her attach
ment to the Union. That the horrors of a
servile insurrection have already been felt is
too true. We quote as follows;
Disguise the truth we may, all thinking men here
feel their position peculiarly unsafe and those who are
surrounded by female relatives, have their anxiety in
creased thousand fold w do not fear for the clash
eouendng armies, though that is sufficiently terrible Ia
excite much apprehension but even amid the carnag,
Of war, the yerest boor within the armies would respect
women though traitors try to teach us that the northern
war cry is Beauty and Booty but we do dread lest Al
midnight the fearful sounds Of seryile instruction sha
salute You know the negroes are far superior
in number to the whites, and that many are alb
sent in the army their majority is greatly increased
they rise IN their pOicer. Do You not know wha
that means Remember the history u all servile nsur
recons and recall the horrors enacted by the whom
oppression has helped TO brntaze or course the MASTER
would fight desperately but how could the small number
Of male whites defend their helpless wives and daughter
against tenfod force ofmaddened slaves whose strength
and ierocty are we'll known
Do not think our apprehension is expressed wher
the difficulties began We looked daily flT uprising
among the slaves No general insurreciion has takeI
place, though several revOs have been attempted tw,
quite recently. and in these whole families wcr
murdered before the slaves were subdued Then cant
retaliation u the most fearful character. AZ any TINT
where servants Assa murder white persons, speed
and severe punishment is administered but they do
not wait for the action Of the law lynch law prevails
In these Teyots which occurred in the interior OF III
State Of the servants who participated were ehe
shot in the conflict soon as captured and two o
| them trerc burned 10 death
/ undertook 10 say the apprehension Of serye insur
recon lost its power when time passed. all seeme
Peaceful easily fell back into dreams Of securt
until these aroused 70 Satehfueess Tbs ne,o
is suppressed Jar possible and kept entirely frol
The newspapers Tor the negroes hear what is published
they do not read H. and such examples might produe
disastrous consequences.
The writer Of the above relates touching
instance Of loyalty on the part OF Southern
born man, whose military and scientific at
tainments were such as to make him covete'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
WAsHINGroN IrEMs.-Of the Senatorial
secessionists the correspondent Of the New
York Post writes

secessipnlsts the CORES pOndent OF the New
York Post writes
"To see ex>enaior Green Of Missouri on stccts,
talking gly. is singular sight in the midst Of the
Last winter he boldly advocated treason the floor Of
the Senate, with Mason, Shdel. Davis and other close
friends Of his The last heard Of him in Missouri he
under arrest for aiding the rebels IL is said that be
is parole Powell " Kentucky is also here and
is said will take his seat in the Srnate While here
last summer he coincded finely with his colleague Mr..
Breckenridge, and takes strong ground against the
II is reported that his case will ere long receive
the attention Of the Senate Jesse D. Bright has writ
TO Of his friends it is rumored 20 ascertain
what risk ne would Of he to here
He is known 70 be opposed e. he INT the occasion
for II there be one, is the fact that he wrote let
ter introducing gun manufacturer TO jeff Davis after
The broke out Senator Bright does not deny the
fact, and n the face OF it he will take his seat in the
Senate If .he considers 1t safe
The Philadelphia IHquirer's correspondent
announces the discovery Of the manner in
which the rebels smuggle their correspon-
dence
''rhe detective police employed by the Government
have found that loyal New York and Boston have
been engaged in acting mail agents for the rebels
The mOds 0pcraHdi for parties 10 enclose rebel
letters IN another envelope and send them TO ekuown
firms in Europe. The rebel agents would then call and
get the letters and the firms would unsuspecungly hand
them When the parties told that they had
been carrying rebel nails they we're greatly surprised
II Is believed that they have regular cOmmuni-
cation with Europe. but depend upon smuggling the let
tiers through by lady passengers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

Fifty-five kegs of guppowder were recently
dug out Of a haystack at 1t. Joseph, Mo-
whore il had been secretsd by the rebels.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13

cuted These abuses aceabe 70 the black code o.
MARYLAND They would find In that hla, X code an Apo
9gl Tor every outrage that va now complained ~ "
therefore Senators really IN earnest--if they we've
determined that the National Capital should be purified
and the administration of justice should be such s'
should be worthy Of oiszcd cJmmunity they had got
20 expungo that black code from the statute book, and
20 eSpunge that black code from the s,Atuebouk "a
cxpunge Slavery itself Senators would mistake they
undertook To meet the question merely the thTesh-
hold They had got to meet IL on it. substance. u its
essence Why wasit that this prison was offensive,
tor he knew 70 20 be for had been his fortune 70 visit
t frequently II was account Of Slavery, and the
black code which prevailed n this District. Why was
justice Extensively administered in this city Because
Of the brutal sentiments generated by slavery sanction
ed by the black code which the Courts of this District
enforce. He had listened with gratitude his d siin-
Ruished friend from New Hampshire (Mr. Hale) when
hereyiewed this subject. He tMr Hale had announce
that he would bring inia bill in order 20 remedy
this evil lie had not told them Wha that bill would be-
but the Senator from New Hampshire apt 70 be-
thorough and he doubted that he undsrstood the
psh his purpose except tho struck directly az Slavery,
which vas The root Of all the noisome nhumanity which
had been exposed before ne.
After few remarks by Mr.. TRuuBu1L. the report wa,
referred to the Committee on the District OF Columbia
Col. Forney writes TO the Philadelphia
Press the following observations on the spirit
which animates the present Congres
"A hugle days observation and intercourse among
ihe members N Congress has led 20 the conclusion hai
with two or three insignificant exceptions fhe Senators
dna hepftSeHtarircs agree 90 utter dctcstafo Qf Mf
rhOie REBELLION, and Incorporating for putting q
d0cu af icbatcrcr cost Amung those urgent and
rcsolue IN taking these positions Democrats The
is indeed good deal of difference 90 the means 90
manner of giving effect % This policy Some are FOR
declaration n emancipation NJ the slaves u the insur
gents others Tor the conhscatiou Of slave properly and
hnhef Class To- leNyng tAN upon me saNehodeis so
MAJ they may by such process feel the heaviest burdens
Of the war. But aH sidcs toeH the part oi
Ihadaeus Nrre0s iH fhe House and Lyman Tr"n6aH ~
Senate as rcN an0Hg the ultra Democrats, there IS a
Of NE fuut fh0i1ff