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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
Published May 2T, 1851,
CHAPTER 4.
AN ACT to provide a military force for imme-
diate service to aid in protecting and defend
ing the Constitution and the Union.


The people of the State Of Wisconsin represent
ed IN Senate and assembly, do enact as follors:
Section l. For the better security and pro-
lection of the State and to aid in enforcing the
laws and maintaining the authority of the Fed
eral Government, there shall be raised and or
ganized in this State, any number, not to
ceed six regiments of infantry, inclusive of
three already called into the service Of the
United States, ia the discretion of the Cover
nor, Preceded. that if the full number of six
regiments raised as aforesaid. be mustered in
to the service of the United States, that then
and in that case the Governor is hereby author
lied and empowered, in his discretion. t raise,
organize and receive into the service of the
State, two additional regiments of infantry to
be held as reserve force, subject to be mus
tered into the service of the United States and
as often as any cali shall be made by the Gen
eral Government. and the forces then enrolled
shall be mustered into the service of the United
States, it shall be lawful for the Governor to
accept the services of so many additional vol
unteers, as shall be constantly equal to two
regiments Of reserve force enrolled in advance
of any requisition made upon this State.
Sec. 2. For the purpose of carrying into
effect the foregoing section, the Governor IS
hereby authorized and empowered to accept
and muster into the military service Of the
State such persons as shall volunteer TO be so
mustered, and who, in conform ty with the
army regulations Of the United States, would,
in like cases. be mustered into the service OF
the United States not to exceed the number
requisite and necessary to complete and make
up the full number specified in said foregoing
Section. computing the said regiments to con-
tain not less than eight hundred and sixty-slx,
nor more than ten hundred and forty-six per-
sons each, and which shall be subject, upon
TIE order of the Commander -Ir-Ch eff, % be FIRST
used in case of actual hostilities against this
State. or to be transferred to the military ser
vice of the General Government whenever re-
quired by the President, Prorided, that two as
slstant surgeons may. with the consent of the
War Department, be added to each regiment,
with the rank ST Lieutenant. to be appointed by
the Governor and paid out of the g War y Fund
in the State Treasury
Sec 3. The said regiment shall be organ
lied. armed and equipped, conformably to the
rules and regulations adopted for the govern
ment of the United States army, and shall be
uniformed as to the form, fashion snd color of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
Published May 81, 1861.
CHAPTER 8.
AN ACT to provide for extraordinary expendi
tures in ibc Exeeutize lensrtment

AN ACT to provide for extraordinary expendi-
lures in the Executive Department
The people Of the STATE Of Wisconsin, represen-
ted in Senate and Assembly, DO enact as tollotcs:
Section l. The Governor is hereby author
lied and empowered to employ such sids,clerks
and messengers as the public interest may
require, and allow them ch reasonable COM
pensation for their services and expenses as in
his Judgment they shall be entitled to receive,
and on the requisition of the Governor, the
Secretary OF State shall draw his warrant on
the Treasury for the amount so required by the
Governor, to be paid out of the war fund.- OF
to exceed in the aggregate ten thousand dollars
Sec. 2 This act shall be i'll force and effect
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved May 25, 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

THE RELIGIOUS SPIRIT OF ENGLAND, IN
RELATION TO ANERIcAF AFFAIRS Edward
Cordoray. Esq a leading layinan of the
London NFethodists. in q letter to the Los-
don Hdtch8,qn, says:
"a word from you to your brother edi-
tors Of the religious press will doubtless
produce an appeal from them to their read
ers. and thus prayer and supplication'
will ascend to heaven from all parts of oul
land for our brethren across the Atlantic
Let it be remembered. the success Of the
South would be the success of tyranny, O
! slavery, of rebellion-but the South can
not succeed"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
An Italian Confessional Eoz

The n. Y. Courier has Paris letter
describing a contriTance for the sonfessian-
al box, which was recently brought to that
city from Italy. 1t was discovered at a
monastic establishment near Florence, and
is supposed to be near two hundred years
old In appearance it is handsomely
carved confessional. on the upper pannel
of which is painted head of tie Savior,
and on the lower panel painting of the
Cross. The priest, who may be interroga-
ting sinner, points to the Savior, and
should be suspect that the confessing peni-
tent keeps anything back, ne has only to
touch a spring: when the screen suddenly
falls, and figure representing the devil,
the size of man. falls forward He is nc
chief Of the fallen angels, such as Milton
paints, but such a devil as Luther used t.
see. A horned. brown head, with large
round protruding eyes. rolling fearfully :
the tongue hanging out of the mouth. anC
made to move; few tufts of negro-lis
hair; in fact, monster. The hands arr
like the long nailed claws of quadruped
This curious machine has been visited by
thousands Of people in Paris, and lis IN
er viii shortly exhibit it in England, and
perhaps in the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

A RUNAWAY WIFE ARRESTED BY TELE-
GRAPH Mr. X. and his wife lived in Gin
cinnati. They were blessed with plenty
of this worlds goods, with a nice home,
with handsome little son, and $4,000
in gold. But one unhappy day, Mr.. X
came home cross to dinner. He and his
wife had some words they quarreled and
parted unhapplly. Mrs. X. went to the
bureau where the $4,000 in geld was
She took half Of it, and badc adieu to Gin
cinnati. She arrived in Chicago last Fri
day morning, A telegraph message aTriv-
ed about the same time, requesting her
detention as fugitive wife. She was de-
tanned, and at I clock her husband arriv-
ed on the express train. The twain met,
looked at each other, laughed and rushed
into each others arms They left for Pork
opolis the same night, taking the sleeping
car.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
During the SLIGHT dis-uniop .p,sn

During the slight dis-union spssm in
which South Carolina indulged herself in
1851, Henry Clay wrote the following to
friend in Charleston: Il have no doubt.
with you, that many Of the good and we'll
disposed citizens Of South Carolina are op-
posed to the measures Of violence threat
ened by others. But the danger is, as
history shows too often happens, that the
bold, the daring, and the violent, will get
the control and push their measures to
fatal extreme. Should the state resolve
to secede, it viii present new form of
trial to our system. but | entertain un-
douhting confidence that it will come out
with the most triumphant success. ."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

SECRETARY OF THE SESATE-It seems
that the appointment of Gen Clarke, of
Vermont, the other day, was only to fill
the Clerkship of the Senate ad interiaan.
and that the case was not finally disposed
Of An election has now been made and
John W. Forney of Pennylvania chosen by
the unanimous vote (ws presume) Of tho
Republican Senators.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
WASTE OF HUMAN LIFE.-Dr. Bridgma

WASTE OF HUMAN LIFE.-Dr. Bridgman
missionary in China, says that Christcndom
is ringing with the horrors of the Syrian
massacre, yet if every man, woman and
child in Syria bad been slain twice over.
the number would not equal those slaueh-
tered in China during the last seven years.
Within the last six months. a population
equal to that of Syria has perished in the
civil wars of one province only.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

The bill to provide for increasing the
revenues from imports meets with unex
pected oppc sition from the House. The
duties recommended by the Committee on
Ways and Means, to be imposed on cof-
fee, sugar and tea, will probably be re
dueed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

TEMPERATURE "A writer from St. Louis,
under date of July 18th, says;
We have had unusually pleasant wealth
er for this season; The thermometer has not
reached ninety-fve degrees yet Last year
at this period it ranged from los to 110
degrees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
Tailors w anted.

The subscribers will employ number Of Hands
on MILITARY WORK if application be made soon.
FISCHER RHoR.
u,.s-,o-, Jplr IL 1851 2:6tf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

WESTERN CoLLEcTIoNs.-A large shoe
firm in this city informs us that there is a
marked Improvement in July over the June
collection. For the first, second and third
weeks in June their weekly remittances
did not exceed $1,000 per week. Since
July 1st they have been over $1,000
Boston CommetctGl Bulletin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
Howard Association,
PHIL LADELP P HIA.

Bsusuolst Institution established By special Endosr-
nssHt, for tis rsf Of the SICK and distressed, cf
tictsd NTH TirasRt aud EpidCmic DiseGees, and
pscdg for the Cure Of Diseases ofthe GI0rgdnS.
"EDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
Az Surgeon to all who apply by letter, With des-
criptiou of their condition age occupation habits OF
life, &c) and of extreme poverty Medicines
FURNISHED free of charge,
VALUABLE REPORTS Spermatorrhoea, and
other Disease of she Sexual Organs and on the
RsMEDIss employed in the DispeDssry, sent to the
afflicted in sealed letter envelopes free OF charge
Two three stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address. DR.. J. SKILLIN H0UGHFON, Acting
Surgeon. Howard Association, Fo. ,, South Ninth
Street. Philadelphia, Pa By order of the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President,
GEO. FAlRCHILD. SECRETARY. ln40y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

STRUCK By LIGHTNING-T The liberty pole
in the Sd ward was struck by lightning
and badly shattered during the storm yes
terday, The ball surmounting it was d.
vided into quarters by the electricity, and
a piece some twelve or fifteen feet long
taken out ofthe pole. Several men stand
ing in the doorway of grocery near by,
were slightly affected BY the shock, and a
horse in front of the grocery was thrown
down, At the same time that the pole
was struck, the wagon shop of J. Veo,
which is one hundred and fifty feet distant
from the pole, was so struck. A chimney
in the UPPER story of the shop was shatter-
ed, the fluid passin g upon strlnger, FIVE
inches square, nearl Y tearing it apart, from
then following a studding to The floor of
the second story and passing from this
through the air into the ground, close by
a man who was engaged in the lower room,
was slightly affected by the electricity.
Oshkosh North Hesfen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

Mail carriers bring news Of fight three
miles this side of Fulton, Galloway county,
between Col. Mcneil, heading about 400.
and Gen. Harris with force estimated at
about 1000. 6 Federals were killed. so
Secessioniste were killed and 200 taken
prisoners. The Rebels were completely
routed.
Later and more reliable accounts from
Fulton state that z of Mcneil force were
wounded, including his colored body ser
want. Mr.. Nichols of Fulton is known to
haze been killed, on the part of the rebels
Only the advance guard Of the Federal
forces were in the engagement, and they
were fired upon from ambush. The Reb-
els then fed, and some of them were seen
afterwards quietly at work in their fields,
as though nothing had happened.
Gen. Harrison was not in the fight, but
looking on at a safe distance.
LATER.-An official dispatch from Col.
Mcneil states that he had met Harrison
and had completely routed him. Our loss
is II wounded. Harrison's force is con-
siderably diminished.
LOUISVILLE, July IS.
Detective Bligh to-day intercepted and
seized, near Salt River, $500 worth of
leather, on the way from Portland, KY.
IN wagon, to Tennessee.
FoBT MONROE, July II.
Steamers from Norfolk we're seen land
ing troops this morning at Sewsll's Point.
where it is apparent that formidable prep
arations are being made to annoy our
shipping, and perhaps the Fortress itself
There arc doubtless masked batteries at
Willoughby's Point, and opposite the ip
Raps These preparations will however.
be Intellectual, in view OF the terrible en-
gines of destruction to be brought against
the rebels opposite the Fortress in case
they attempt to disturb US.
Sewall's Point has no strategetic impor-
tancc.
Norfolk and Portsmouth are on the road
to Richmond, but should the Confederates
annoy Old Point, they will at once be rou,-
ed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
The skismish at patterson's Cregk

I
The following is an extract from letter
received in Washington from Col. Lewis
Wallace of the Eleventh Indiana Regiment
who is a brother Of Senator Lane of In
diana:
My report of the skirmish on Kellv's
| Island, near Patterson's Creek, is not ONLY
true, but, in fact, too lightly colored.-
There were but thirteen Of my picket. and
at least serenty of the enemy engaged =
On my side there was but one man killed :;
on the enemy's side twcnty-seven were
killed, including those who have since
died. This diparity is accounted for by
the fact that my men were on the island
under cover, while the enemy had to
cross the creek directly under our fire
In the first engagement, the enemy, in the
desperation OF fear, spurred their herses
headlong into culvert, where, heaped
into helpless mass, they fell an easy prey.
Eight of them died there, and were LETT
on the track. Hay, my corporal, led the
attack. To illustrate his perfect coolness:
Turning sharp elbow, close by the rail-
road, he saw the enemy, and counted
them, ~ in all; fearing the effect of the
number upon his squad, he shouted to
the rebels: Halt turn and fight, YOU
d-nd SONS Of, Then to his men
Forward, boys-there's only twenty-one
of them. Let out--the best horse gets
the first man. On they rode, each one
like Nolan at Balaklava-Hay at their
head, SplendidIy mounted, the gallant
fellow soon overlook the flying enemy, and
cl sing withthem, at their horses tails
emptied every barrel of his revolver, all
the time brushing their pistols out of his
face, as if they had been muskctoes
In further illustration, one of the
pickcts, boy named Hollowell, 19 years
Old, fired away his last cartridge and hay
ing nothing else to do turned to picking
raspberries, pausing only to gell :"There's
another down-hit en- again.
Again bullet grazed the right corner
Of Luuis Forley's forehead and knocked
him down completely. Three men rushed
out to Kill him. Ones arm was raised to
strike-a bullet from the island stretched
him across Forleys body. Another put
pistol at Forley's head-whn came
another ball. and the second rebel went
down upon the first. The third ram
Forley recovered. shook off his dead enc
mics, rose up to run, and after few steps
fell again. this time into pile of friendly
grape-vines, under which be bid till dark.
while he was thus concealed, the enemy
searched the ground. Some of their ex-
pressions were very amusing Come away
from there " yelled an officer while the fight
was in progress. On you, don't you
see we're fighting the whole regiment p
The idea was that the 13 was my entire
regiment, and so the Secession journals are
reporting it, In the same way Forley
overheard t EN- at each shot from my pick
ct: "Who IS k;t no - There's aaoth-
er gone!" When my boys at last scatter
ed, two of them we're compelled to throw
away their rifles. Instead of leaving them
where the enemy could get them, each
one pitched his weapon into the canal. A
big fellow was in the act of plunging his
sword into Hays back, when little Hollo-
well leveled him with the butt Of his gun,
breaking it into so splinters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

AN ACT to provide for the assistance of volun-
teers in the service Of the United States
Government.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

Detective Bligh to-day intercepted and
seized, near Salt River, $500 worth of
leather, on the way from Portland, KY.
IN a wagon, to Tennessee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

Deputy County Surveyor of Jefferson and Dodge
Counties Once over Watertown Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

In Peterson St Ialdaner's Block, Watertown, WiScon
sin Wholesale and ReraiI Dealer in Dry Goods, Gro
csries Hardware, Crockery, Glassware, Mechanics
Teols Hats Caps, Boots, and shoes, Window Paper
at ationery, &c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26

VI. MOORE, NJ. ID.
Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Office IN J.
W. Coles Block. \,
Residence, 9th ST.. 4th from Main, South side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
Business DircGtorp.

ENDs Z HALL,
ATTORNEYS and CounseIIors Law, Watertown, Wis
Kxos DANIEL
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03
Ilraurrrard nnd Jarkson.

The parallel belWeen these two dislin-
guishcd chieiialns, is in many instances
most striking, jackson is said 10 have
more rborougly understood the temper II
volunteers Than any man before his time,
Ills tactics were aggressive, and this, he
wisely adapted to ,hc genius of his volun-
lcer forces; Tor when men voluntarily en-
roll themselves into armies To lo the hard
fighting, aggressive movements are geReTs
ally inconsOnanee with their temIoramenls,
Gen, Jackson saw this in the volunteer
forces Of old Tennessee, aud relying upon
this great hi,l, and confidence in The Prin'
ciple That governed his movements, he won
the srost battles over the British. Thro-
out the Creek WAT, his aggressive policy
was effective in crushing his lawny enemies
and bringing them to sbjeet terms,
At the b0mhardment of Port Sumter, We
dnd Gen .'DeAurcgarl carry ing ont FOR him
self. the same line of glory, llis forbear'
ancc continued until ho was ready for tho
decisive, aggressive movement and when
he MAS ready, Fort SUMTER that frorned
so dehantly over the sOn, fell before his
scientific aud mnslerly measures, That
much accomplished Nc find him now push
his yidelirs into Tho very faces of the enemy,
and out-nnnking their lines on tho Mp
rronchcs TO Alcrandris, His policy is de-
cdGdly ~ that character that the French
would coil ,zistani-provokingly pushing
towards = given point, md dcicrminedly,
rcIaiiously eager TO reach that point
Again, BcNurcg,rd hns not moved until ho
WAS ready, and when ready, he pushes to-
wards the Potomac and inauguratcs his
aggressive policy, Ms unmistSkably aggrcs-
.ivc, ns the occnsion warrants. Such a
course is truly demanded At this timc,-
Virginia invaded, her men murdered,
daughters outraged, property destroyed,
homes burned, negroes carried oil, and cv-
cry indignity offered to her honor when
this was patent to every civilized man on
the globe, Beaurcgard, like Jackson, all at
once gets rcndy, moblizes his army with
Napolconic skill and celebrity, and moves
with majestic strides towards the object Of
attack. Tint his determination is now ag-
grcssivc, no one can doubt, and we say,
amen, to it, for victory will perch upon
his banner.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03
CAMP COLE, DALLAS Co., Texas,

June 24th 1861.
Cass County Cavalry met at the sound
of the horn, at Capt. Bryans Marquee, the
Captain in the chair.
The object of the meeting being explain
ed, committee of three was appointed, viz:
J. NJ. Willis, w.. D. Hayden and W. II. Rut-
land, to daft suitable resolutions, express
sivc of the feelings of this company to the
many citizens of the town of Dallas and vi
cinity, as well as those on the road during
our travel from home to tn place; for the
many marks Of respect, and the profuson
of refreshments so generously bestowed on
us. Therefore, be it
Rcsolved, lst. That We, rs a company and
as individual members, do most sincerely
return TO each ard to NIL, our heartfelt
thanks and warmest regards, for the many
favors bestowed on us, knowing that they
came from patriots, good men and women
and true.
ResolUed I'd, Especially do we, as a COM
ny, tender our highest esteem and walmest
affections to the fair ladies of the town of
'~Dallas and surrounding country, for the
very many favors and marks of respect
SHOWN to this company; and long will that
beautiful evening be rememberSk that our
camp was visited by Mr. L. his Kind lady
and far daughter, accompanied by Mrs G.
and Miss p; for that neat and splendid
supper and sack of fine flour. so freely bes-
towed to us. How cheerful was our camp
ornamcnted for short time by womans
smiles and woman's beauty. Also will We
eyer hold dear in our minds, Mr..and Mrs
IT,, Mr.. b. and kind lady, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. C-n, Mr.. and Mrs X, Mr..
and Mrs. W., and many others that might
be mentioned. Woman has never been last
in any good cause. With God and the wo-
men there is no telling what men can and
will accomplish; with their smiles We can
expect nothing but success.
Resoired, Bird, That the editors ofsthe
Dallas Herald be requested, by this compa-
ny, to give this preamble and resolutions
place in its columns. Also the Jefferson
Herald and Gazette will please copy.
~. NJ WILLIS,
Committee. D. HAYDEN,
W. II. RUTLAND.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1861-07-03
Two New Regiments from Texas,

We learn by private letters lF"m hleh-
mond, tha, two additional regiments, Tor
service in Virginia, have been ordered
out. Major John Marshall visited the seat
Of Government to solie from the Depart
meni, the calling Of these regiments into
service and has been successful, Enjoying
the confidence Of fPresident Davis, and haY-
ing the influence of Wigfall and the entire
delegation from Texas, the Major Was sue
eesslul beyond his most sanguine eNPeeIs-
lions, and to him belongs the credit OF un-
firing perseverance in having Texas re-
presented by two regiments on the fields Of
Virginia,
Wigiall, too, ever faithful to the interests
Of his State, entered wOrmly into the plans
of Major Marshall, and gave his entire in
fuence to see them carried out, This un-
fallering servant of tho people Of Tosas,
has never yet failed in his devotion To his
Slatc,--and to his influence, in a great
measure is due the formation Of these re-
giments. A. il was impossible to get them
mounted, Col, wigihll has promised to use
his best efforts TO do so when they reach
Virginia. lie well knows the pauialiiy ot
Texans, for cavalry service, and in getting
them properly mounted in Virginia, he will
show delicate regard for tho wishes Of his
countrymen that ought to bO long rcmcm-
bcred.