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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Carl .sohurz and the Mission to Portugal,

Carl .Schurz and the Mission to Portugal.
A special dispatch to the Cincinnati
Commercial, dated Washington, March
22nd, says:
''Carl Schurz will leave tomorrow morning.
It is now positively asserted that Meth
er the Portuguese or any other mission has
been rendered to him, as stated repeatedly
by himself Neither the President nor
Mr.. Seward will take hasty action in his
case, as desired by him. He is said to be
highly excited
The New York Times has the following
dispatch from Washington upon She same
subject, dated the Oath inst:
Il am informed that Carl Schurz has
made demand upon the President Tor
some foreign appointment for himself as
representative of the German element in
the Republican Party This contradlcts
the recent statement of his associates that
be has been offered the carte blanche Of
the South American missions. The i'm
preston is gaining ground that bis claims
will not be recognized
On the other hand the Chicago Tribune
of the 10Th inst, asserts that Mr.. Schurz
has been rendered the mission to Portugal
that be has accepted the same-and that
''his name will be sent to the Senate very
shortly" A few days will probably de
termins the matter one way or the other
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
LAKE Mills, March, 1861.
MEssRs. EDITORS -

In compliance with yeur re-
quest for letters from each town, We, you
know editors all say we take up our pen to
give you small chapter from Lake Mills.
The season is appropriate, as Dame Ma
ture is cleaning house, sweeping out the
winter dust, has drawn her cloudy cur
tains from the windows of Heaven, and lot
in the glorious sunshine, and propose to
praise the old lady. She will soon put
down her summer carpet, hang up her
birds in the forests, deck her meadows and
mountains with the fairesi flowers; the
brooks will clap their hands, and sing a
song on their merry course, and cascades
leap with joy. We have some attractive
features here; first is Rock Lake, or more
appropriate 1yanena, the real name of this
beautiful sheet of water It is the Indian
| word for Rock, aud there is none more
picturesque in the State. I regret that
the Indian name should have been drop
ped, for when one classically inclined
stands with admiration on its bank, he feels
as if half its romance is lost in the name
The lake is nearly surrounded by wood
lands, some two miles long and one in
breadth, but mans eager grasp after ev-
cry foot of soil, with axe, is fast despoiling
Its native beauty, and the water that
once slept So quietly, is turned to the sell
fish purpose of propelling E. Fargo's Mills.
Well we are all selfish, and here | shall dis
play mine, for shall speak of the next
attraction, which is Atwood and Cooper 8
Vineyard and Nursery, for have notion
thereby in the season to get a few bunch
es of their delicious grapes. They raised
last summer some 200 bushels, and we
outsiders thought them rather selfish,
when we could not have all our appetites
demanded. We could feast our eyes, that
they could not help, and were it not for
the notice of SNAKES set here, to catch in
truders, Nights darkness would have been
a curtain between us and them, while we
Toasted; however, I will say they gave us a
taste all round, and language is not ade-
quate to describe their fine quality, par
ticularly the Muscat;ne Reader, there is
no use Of talking-you must come and
taste for yourself, or buy some of their
plants and grow your own.
Intend, each week to give history Of
the early settlement of this Town and Vii
lage through ysur paper, if permitted
The Atwood family were among the earli
est settlers hero, and from them I can get
many interesting facts of their pioneer
life. More anon, JUSTITIA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAMES CLARKES
Celebrated Female Pills

prepared from prescription of Sir J. Clarke H.
H., fhySac1dn Extraordinary to the Queen.
This Invaluable medieneis unfailinp in tbe crro If
all those painful and dangerous diseases to which the
female constitution is subject. It moderates all ex
cesses and removes all distractions and speed
cure may be relied on.
10 MARRIED LADIES it is peculiarly suited. 1t vii
in a short time, bring the monthly periods with
regularity Each BOTTLE price 81 90, bears the Gov
eminent Stamp of Great Britain. to prevent counter
feits.
CAUTION.-These Pills should not be taken NV
females during the First Three Months of Pregnancy
as they are to bring Miscarriage but at anv
other time they safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affection. Pain
In the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight exertion.
Paptation of the Heart Mysteries and Whites these
Pllls Will effect cure when all other means have
1alled; and although powerful remedy do not con-
tam iron, calomei antimony, anything hurtfu to
the constitution. Full directions in the namnbIet
around each package, which should be carefully pre
served Sole Agent for the United States and Canada
JOB MOSES, Gate I. G. Baldwin & Co.,1
Rochester, N. Y.
~ B-Sl,0 90 and six postage stands enclosed to anv
authorized Agent, will insure bottle, containing so
PllIs, by return mail. Sold by Geo. q. Wainwright
and William c. Fountain, WATERFOWL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
The Farm Mortgage Bill.

Our readers have doubtless learned that
the bill before the Legislature for the re-
lief of the r. r. Farm Mortgagors has
passed both branches. and been signed by
the Governor. and hence has become a
law. We have but vague idea Of what
the provisions of this law are, it having
been considerably modified during its pro-
gress from the committee to the final vote.
We acknowledge that We have felt lib
eral sympathy for the mortgagers, and
would not conceal the fact if we could -
being quite willing to be considered thus
far responsible. This however does not
involve that we are in favor of the law !;
for, indeed, as already said, we know not
what it is We are in favor Of some meas
ure of relief, and do net know but this
law is just what is needed. 1t is not but
charitable in US to hope that the members
of the Legislature who made it, knew what
was both just and proper; and we shall
n9t condemn them or their doings, until
We know what the law Is This is precise
y the ground we occupy, and we respect
fully request to be considered responsible,
only s. far. We do not believe in law SO
much as to exclude the gospel, knowing as
we do, that all judicial Systems of enlighten-
ed and Christian countries temper the law
with equity. We would not advocate the
law which would Immediately enforce the
collection of the bonds against this city; a
measure which would deprive hundreds of
out worthy citizens of their homea without
giving them a dime in return. It may,
perhaps, be hard for some holders of our
city bonds to not realize payment Of them,
but we think it would be still more hard,
and unjust also, to pay them promptly in
full. We are just SO radical; just SO much
believer in ''the violation of contracts %
as to advocate in such cases a compromise
Oh Christian principles the Adoption Of
the golden rule-and for this we are re-
sponsible. If sympathy for the unfortunate
and tho defrauded is q crime; if it BIZ
sinful to oppose the taking of the ''pound
of Aesh" simply because it is ''in the deed, -
We must after all take the responsibility
We have thus spoken because some have
seemed to misunderstood our POSITION
When any one finds fault with US, we hops
he will do US the justice to quote GU,
language, and let US know the extent Of
our offence. and we promise any one diff
fering with us an equal chance with our
self in our columns for debating the ques
ton Of difference. IF that is not enough
he may have twice as much space as we
Will take.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Published March IL, 1861.
CHAPTER SO.


AN ACT in relation to steam vessels navigating
certain of the waters of this State.
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin, represent
ed an Senate and assembly, do enact as foIloacs:
SECTION 1, From and after the first day of
May, in the year of our Lord. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-one, it shall not be
lawful to navigate, and all persons and corpora
tions are hereby strictly prohibited from navi-
eating any of the waters of this State, except
Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Green Bay.
Milwaukee River, Menomonee River and the
Mississippi River, with any boat or vessel pro-
PEELED wholly or in part by steam, unless such
boat or vessel shall be provided with sufficient
spark-catcher, screen, or some other device to
prevent the escape of sparks or burning cinders
from the chimney, Or, if there be more than
one, from each of the chimneys of said boat or
vessel; and unless the same shall be substan-
TALLY attached in or upon such chimney or
chimneys, and in good repair, 80 as to prevent
the escape Of sparks or burning cinders there
from, as effectually as the same can be pte.
vented by any means known and in use for that
purpose.
SEC. 2. From and after the dav and rear
mentioned in the first section of this act. if anv
boat or vessel. propelled wholly OF in part by
steam shall be run, or if the fire or fires there
of shall be kindled for the purpose of running
the same in any of the waters of this State. ex
cept Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Green
Bay, Milwaukee River, Menomonee River and
the Mississippi River, contrary to the provisions
of the first section of this act, then. and in
each such case, the owner, agent or Conscience
of such boat or vessel shall be liable to ~ a
penalty of two hundred dollars, one-haf for
the use of the County within the iurisdiotion
whereof such offence shall have been oomn5it-
ted, and one-half for the use of the oomnlajn.
ant, which penalty shall be demand AGAINST
and lien upon said boat or vessel, to be susd
for and collected in the manner provided in
chapter Isl of the General Laws of 1859. or
that may hereafter be provided for the coilec-
ton OF demands against boats or vessels navi-
eating the waters Of this State.
Approved March E. 1861
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

THE WHEAT CROP IN ENGLAND.-The
latest reports from England represent the
prospects of tho wheat crop for the present
year to be unfavorable. It is we'll known
that the last year was calamitous one for
the English farmer, so far as the cereal
and root crops were concerned. No large
stock of food therefore, can be on hand to
supply the wants of the present and the
markets will be in great degree depend
ent upon the coming season. The Mark
Lane Erpress of 9Th ult., says that reports
from different parts of each county in
England amounting to some three humid
red reports in all,represent that the breadth
of land sown hitherto with wheat for the
next crops is as deficient as in memorable
years of 1923, and probably more So
Ii the next two should prove unfavorable
to the spring sowing, the land will be laid
with other grain than wheat. Fears. too
are entertained that large proportion Of
wheat already sown will not yegetste. or
has been destroyed by the frost, in conse-
quence of its weak state from late sowing
or immature condition of seed. There ia
consequently fear. of deficient harvest
next season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Published March %, 1861.
CHAPTER 70.

AN ACT to amend Section SO, of Chapter IS,
OF the Revised Statutes, entitled, "0f towns
and town officers"
The people Of the State of Wisconsin. renye-
sented in Senate and assembly, do enact as fo5-
lows:
SECTION l. Section So, of Chapter Is of
the Revised Statutes, entitled, " Of towns and
town officers" is hereby amended by striking
out the word Treasurer where it occurs in
the fourth line and inserting in lieu thereof the
word Supervisory" and said section SO is
hereby further amended by adding thereto the
following words: Whenever any vacancy shall
occur in the Board of Supervisors, the remain
ing Supervisors, together with the Town Clerk
shall have power to fill said vacancy
SECTION . This act shall take effect from
and after its passage.
Approved March IA, 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
d March 81, 1861.
Published March 20, 1861.
CHAPTER. 70
AN ACT to amend chapter 10 of the Revised

AN ACT to amend chapter - Of the Revised
Statutes, entitled, ''Of Notaries Public"
The people of the State Of Wisconsin, represent
ed in Senate and assembly, do enact as fo5losos:
SECTION l. Section FIVE, of Chapter 10, of
the Revised Statutes, is hereby amended by
striking out all after the word residence" in
the eleventh line of said section, and inserting
in lieu thereof the words, ''the said notice may
be deposited in the post Office nearest the resi-
dence or place of business of such Notary Pub
lie, postpaid and directed to the person pro-
tested against, at the post Office at which he
usually receives his mail matter; Provided, il
the person protested against be not found by
such Notary Public, notice left at the usual
place of abode Of said person protested against
in the presence of some one of the family O.
suitable age and discretion, shall be deemed
personally served upon such person.
Sec. .. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved March 10, 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Hon. Thomas Corwin has aecepte
the Mexican Mission.
Getting Sick of II

1t the following item from the Augusta
(Ga.) Chronicle can be relied upon, as
we presume it can, the people of the
South are already becoming disguised with
Secession. and have seen all of its effects
that they care to witness. The Chronicle
says:
''Some of the people of South Carolina
appear to be getting sick of separate state
secession and forced leans, and are MOVING
from the State with all possible haste
Messrs. Farr. Cotter & Burns. with their
families, thirty-five negroes, twenty horses,
wagons carriages. &c, were found on the
Admiral last evening, on their way to a
new homo near the mouth of the Arkan-
sas river. There are said to be many 9TH
crs in the Palmetto State, who will follow
their example, and lave as seen as posi-
tlc y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

- Are wo to understand from Gov.
Holmes article in the last number of the
Jefferson REPUBLICAN, that no man should
be elected County Judge who does not OF
will not reside at Jefferson IF so, we
join issue with him upon that proposition.
We do not wish to see every other town in
the County ignored in that way, and we
protest in behalf Of WATERFOWL and every
other town against it. The law, we
think, does not contemplate that Coun-
ty Judge shall reside at the County seat.
You ought not, Governor, to make this a
local question, nor ought you to make the
issue Jefferson rs. other parts of the coun-
ty. As a lawyer, if not as a politician,
you ought to know that the experiment. is
a dangerous one, and that the case is not
by any means a one sided one. This
is all we have to say upon the subject now.
We may revert to it hereafter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
English Old Maids.

The single lady of certain age is per-
sonage scarcely a. all seen. at any rate in
her proper position, except in England
In Roman Catholic countries she takes ref
uge IN convent; she is hardly considerd
responsibility itself! The old maid of nov
els and plays, indeed-prim, censorious and
spiteful-is disappearing. In her place we
have a most cheerful, contented and benev-
client, and popular lady, seldom behind the
fashion or behind the news and literature
of the day-beloved by nephews and ME-
ces. married brothers, sisters and cousins !;
tower of strength in times of sickness and
family troubles favorite visitor and not
always visiting, nor staying too long some
times on the contrary having snug little
home of her own, where pet nephews and
nieces spend few days most delightfully."- !;
guardian angel to the poor; valuable
auxiliary to the clergyman and clergyman s
wife; in high esteem and respect among
the trade people; famous letter-writer,
and the fabrioator of most beautiful fancy
work Of this genius we are privileged to
know several specimens, sorae of whom, we
are bold to hope, will bride when they
read this little account, and say with a
pleased, half-doubtful look, Well, I am
sure, this can't be me! Yes, it is you,
aunt Kate, aunt Maria, and ever so many
aunts with pretty names who now have some
thing more than beauty dsarer. You are the
salt of the country; SO long as you are OBJ
jects and subjects Of such warm and kindly
feelings, you greatly contribute to the sup
port Of the social affections
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Fort Pickeus.

There are rumors from Washington that
Fort Pickens, as we'll as Fort Sumter, is
to be evacuated We cannot believe them
TO be we'll founded All we have to say
Is that if they are true, we do not com
prehand what President Lincoln meant
when he announced in his Inaugural Ad-
dress, bis determination to ''hold, occupy
and possess the Government property"
We certainly did not suppose that such g
ton on his part 10 abandon the Forts to
the traitors and rebels Of the South We
supposed he meant exactly what he said.
There may be, and undoubtedly is, a
strong necessity for withdrawing Major
Anderson from Fort sumter. for there are
insurmountable obstacles IN the way Of
his reinforcement But, as the Chicago
Tribune well says, this is not true of Fort
Pickens The President has undoubtedly
the force at his disposal to either strength
en- the garrison or to send in supplies
whenever they are needed If we may
credit the New York Herald's Washington
correspondent, tho commander of the reb-
ell forces has had the audacity to notify
Lieut.. Slemmer that no more supplies can
be landed at Fort Pickens, without per-
NIT from Jeff. Davis There are four
war steamers lying off the Fort, and
Lieut.. Slemmer's guns command the ap-
proaches and bear upon the harbor defen-
ces in ossession of the rebels. If pr o.
visions are getting low in the Fort,
the war steamers must land them, and if
The rebels fire upon them, then all the T.
s. guns in and near Pensacola harbor must
be turned upon the rebels. Unlike the
case of Fort Sumter, there is no military
necessity between the President and Fort
Pickens. We attach but little credit to
the Herald's dispatches. The object IN
doubtedly is to add to the prevailing ex-
element end to affect the stock market
But if there be even the shadow of truth
in them, the fact should be stated that tho
country is in no temper to hear of anoth-
or evacuation. That humiliation and dis
grace must not be again put upon loyal
people. Better the destruction of every
war steamer and every soldier and sailor
at Pensacola, than shat this ignominious
surrender DO made. We do not believe
it will be made-we do not believe it has
even been contemplated by the Admins
tration. We think it much more likely
that the order which will be given for the
evacuation of Fort Sumter, will also in
clude an order for the reinforcement of
Fort Pickens. That, at least, is what the
country has a right to expect.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Published March %, 1861.
CHAPTER 68.

AN ACT to amend Section s, Chapter TIA of
General Laws of 1860, entitled IAN Act reg
ulating Railroads"
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin, ,epresen-
ted in Senate and assembly. do enact as togIoacs:
General Laws of 1860, entitled % an act regu-
lating railroads, is hereby amended by striking
out the numerals 1873, and inserting in lieu
thereof the words zone hundred and eighty
three" Section 1873 of Chapter IS, of the Re-
vised Statutes, is hereby restored and re-enact-
ed.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect from
and after it's passage.
Approved March II, 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
MEssRs. EDITORS :

MEssRs EDIToRs:
| notice in the Watertovn
Democrat of Thursday March 2Sth, an ar
ticle headed "a Card from Mr.. Baird, +"
In which be conamenzs to the per,lsaZ of the
Electors of this County, Hand Bill, which
he says is circula ted by the friends of MIR.
Bruett. Now it seems to me that if it
was not ''Childe of his own BARN." he
would not be SO anxious to commend it to
the perusal of the Electors of this County.
A sharp dodge for hard pushed can
didate, and may take some of the uninitia-
ted in. T.
Wateitowr, March 18th. 1861
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

AN ACE for the more eftectuai punishment OF
horse thieves.
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin, represent
ed in Senate and assembly, do enact as .toI5oacs:
SECTION L. That if any person shall steal
any horse, mare, gelding, colt, FLY, ass or
mule of any value, or if any person shall re-
ceive or buy any horse, mare. gelding, colt,
FLY, ass or mule of any value, knowing the
same to have been stolen. with intent by such
receiving or buying to defraud the owner; or if
any person shall conceal any horse thief, know
ing him to be such; or if any person shall con-
ceal any horse, mare, gelding colt, FLY, ass or
mule, knowing the same to have been stolen;
every person SO offending shall upon conviction
thereofbe punished by imprisonmen in the State
Prison not exceeding fifteen years, nor less
than two years, any law in this State to the
contrary notwithstanding.
SEC. ,. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved, March s, 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29
Published March II, 1861.
CHAPTER, 81

AN ACT to provide for the apportionment Of
School Moneys.
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin, represent
ed tn Senate and assembly, do enact as ,folIoags:
SECTION l. The Town Superintendent of
Schools shall apportion the school moneys COM
ing into their hands upon the 4th Monday of
March IN each year, or soon thereafter as
the same may be received by them Progidsd,
that nothing in this act shall interfere with the
apportionment Of money received from the
State, provided for by section As, chapter %.
R. s., amended by section 8, chapter $50, Cen
eral Laws of 1860
SEC. 3. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its publication.
Approved Maj CHI s, 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

The FINANCES OF THE STATE.-When a
man now gets an appropriation by the Leg
islature, or claim audited, it is matter
of cash in hand. Four years ago, it was
except a few months in the spring, a mat
ter of about IS cents on the dollar. Still
the taxes are now no higher-no more
money is received into the State Treasury.
This pleasant state of things has been
brought about by the introduction of a
system of regularity, strictness and order
in the management of the office. Mr..
Hastings has shown in the office an unu-
sual degree of financial skill and integrity
and we hardly know of another citizen Of
the State who has proved himself so well
adapted to the job of recovering the con-
dition of the Treasury, exhausted, disar-
ranged, and empty as it was when he took
it. The exact regularity with which bus
mess ID dispatched, the spirit of accommo-
dation that prevails in the office, and the
pleasant confidence with which man to
whom money is due. approaches to get it.,
are evidences of the fitness and ability of
the present Observation-Disclosures Arqls,
Dem.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-03-29

AN ACT to amend Gan Act for the preserva-
ton of Gamen
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin, gepresent
ed an Senate and Assembly, do enact as tollows:
SECTION 1. Chapter one hundred and nine
ty four of the General Laws of 1860, entitled,
" An Act for the preservation of Game,n is
hereby amended by striking out the word
"Snipe" wherever it occurs in said act
Approved March 10Th, 1861