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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
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MACHINE POETRY.
BY DOEsTICKS, JR.

There was Parson, as we're told,
But when and where we know not,
Who oft his snoring flock would sco,d,
Threatening that they, to Heaven sho'd go not
But rather down to He'll be hurled,
Unless they would abjure the world,
And count as dross its filthy manure-Gold.
1t Glanced, at length, this godly wight,
Who stoutly fought the christian fight,
Elsewhere received louder call
What though the stipend was little more
To one who placed in wealth so little store,
1t had no weight (you know at all
Twas not the Cash-O, no
But twas the Lord commanded
Though twas hard to 90 away.
Should lie refuse the Lord to obey,
And be a careless servant branded
No, sure-He must go!
The parting Sabbath now arrived,
And all the simple folk ccntriyed
To hear their Priests farewell
He piled them long in righteous strain
Bade them from darling sins refrain
And in sweet concord dwell
To hate the world-in holy ways be bold
To shun the souls seducing glitring gold
The service Ger,
Before the door
The parish gentry gathered round:
Smiling the good man came among them,
Seized on the offered hands and wrung them
Saint on earth - the grannies cried,
And rolled their eyeballs up, aud sighed
And drop'd their farewell curtsies to the ground
Behind the rest to bid the Priest goodbye,
In Natures sooty phiz, old Caesar came
a wag-and mighty sly.
Bowing, the stick of ebony began
A confab with the gold-despising man;
''How now, good Massa Parson-
Me hope me find you berry well ~
well Caesar, we'll
And how do you?''
"Ah, Massa, Cesar hardly tell
Dis good long twenty year,
Wild you he worship here
And now he sorry you from you flock do CO."
''Ah, honest Cesar it must be so
I'm sorry, too, that [ am forced Away
But then, you know, It would never do,
The Lord loud call to disobey."
''Who. Massa-who you say q
De Lord call you away?
Massa, how many pounds year
De people pay you for preach here ~
1.-TWO hundred
''De oder place glib any more 2'
why, yes, Caesar think they offer four"
"Ah, sMassa, mebbe it be de Lord who call
But DON'T you tink more loud you let him ball
Aye ball and call, till all be blue,
Fore you come back from four to two ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

WASHINGTON, May 30.-It is reported
that the Virginia Newtown Rifles. Roger
A. Pryor's company voted in a body the
straight-out Union ticket, much to Pryor 5
Indignation, who Immediately disbanded
them
Orders have to-day been issued for the
return of the Seventh Regiment to New
York, to be mustered out of service.
Capt. Engle from Fort Monroe reports
eewall,s Point almost impregnable, and
now occupied by four thousand rebels.
Butler S plan is to surround them and cut
OFT their supplies, thus forcing them to
surrender
A Yirginian from Fairfield reports that
the rebels will come down the canal to
Alexandria when the Federal troops ad-
vance, thus meeting them half way.
The new military district called Depart
ment Of Kentucky has been formed; it
will be commanded by Col. Anderson.
Eleven steamers are at the Washington
Navy-Yard, fitting cut with ammunition,
stores, &c, for unknown destinations
Troops in the Capitol buildings are to-
day moving to their new quarter in the
General Post Office.
New York, May 80 The Commercials S
despatch mentions the rumor Of the resig-
nation of Judge fancy
a merchant of Alexandria received a
letter from his brother in Richmond, urg-
ing him to leave Immediately. as the
southern army is concentrating to driye
the Federal forces away
The Posts despatch says the rebels are
eyacuating Harper's Ferry, and contam-
plate concentrating a! Richmond and Nor
folk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
"A strange snsetaels was witnessed

"A strange spectacle was witnessed on
the Illinois river few days age. In tow
of the Resolute, going North, was barge,
on which roposed a two story frame house.
This house is the property of man who
lived init in St. Louis. Becoming alarmed
at the late commotion, he had his house
removed as stated, and taken to free
State. His family went along with him,
While going up the river the mans dog
sat in the door, the eat reclined lazily at a
window. and the good wife carried on the
household work as usual
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

The Eau Clair Free Prees says: "0n
Sunday morning last, the mills belonging
to Dockhart & Manahan were burned to
the waters edge. 1t is not definitely
known how the fire caught. The mills
had been in use for many years and were
almost used up-many of the lower tim
bers having rotted nearly off. No dam
age was done to the dam, and many of the
irons can be used again The loss prob
ably will not exceed $4,000.
John Merriam, wealthy and respect
able citizen of Baltimore county, has been
arrested by Government officers. charged
with burning bridges on the Northern Cen
trail Railroad. Fe was taken to Fort
McHenry. 1t is understood he acted by
authority Of the Mayor and Police Com
missioners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
NUMBER So.

The Emperor of Morocco has recog-
nized the kingdom of Italy
AT Macon, Ca, all persons tried for
assault and battery are sentenced to enlist
in the army.
During the year 1860 there were sew
en- hundred and seventy two persons con-
fined in the Paris Prisons for debt.
President Jeffrard has issued for
nal protest against the occupation of Hay-
ii by the Spanish flag.
The New Orleans Delta says the cost
of maintining the Southern army at Fort
Pickens is $4,000 day.
A little daughter of Moses Sanders, of
Savoy, fell into kettle of hot water, and
was Sc badly scalded that she died.
"A little girl hearing it remarked that
all people had once been children, artlessly
inquired, WHO took care of the babies ?"
The moment that anything assumes
the shape ola duty, some persons feel them
selves incapable Of discharging it.
"A negro, on being examined, was
asked if his master was Christian. No
sir he IS politician, was the reply.
-Brigadier General Mcdowell takes
command Of the forces in Virginia, in place
of Sanford
The Legislature of North Carolina has
passed bill to organize regular army of
ten thousand men.
Galloway, the secession postmaster at
Memphis, is defaulter to the amount of
$50, geo.
The Montgomery Nail says that .Vir-
ginia' bosom is barred" She seems TO be
following the latest female fashion.
The burglars carry weapon that tEey
call billy" Virginia's intentions
mus4 be burgarious, for she has an Extra
Billy.
Thomas Corwin, Minister to Mexico.
arrived at Vera Cruz on the 30th of April.
accompanied by Sir Charles Wykc and NJ.
Won Rint, the British and Belgium ambas
sadors.
There is tradesman down east who
is so opposed to pugilism, that he refuses
to advertise his goods, fearing he might
hit the public taste.
The love of truth is root to all the
charities. The tree which grows from it
may have thousands distinct and diverging
branches, but good and generous fruit will
be on them all.
The Paducah Herald, Columbus Ores
cent, Hickman Courier, and Wheeling
Union, four very mean and miserable Sc
cession organs, have gone under We
hail the omen. Their cause will next 90
under
Troops from further South are hurry
ing to Richmond as rapidly as possible, and
great trepidation exists there They are
preparing as we'll as possible for the ex-
pected attack. but thier spirits do not ap-
pear to be SO high as they were some time
since.
Doctor Parr had high opinion of his
own skill at whist, and could not even
patiently tolerate the want of it in his
partner. Being engaged with party in
which he was unequally matched, he was
asked by lady how the fortune of the
game turned, when lie replied, Pretty
well, madam, considering that l have three
adversaries.
"A special dispatch to the New York
Tribune furnishes the f flowing particulars:
Colonel Ellsworth was shot as be was de-
scending the stairs with the secession flag,
which he lad torn down, by man Jackson,
keeper of the Marshal House, with double
barreled gun. He died almost INSTANTLY,
dyeing the secession flag with his blood.
He only said, O. Ny Gods
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
Gtheredge in Cairo.

We are told that the gods used to count
death by lightning as the choicest blessing
of heaven. It seems that Emerson Ethe-
ridge is anxious to share the traitors doom
death upon the gallows. He is deter
mined to make the Southern people hang
him. This they will do. The miserable
scoundrel has already exhausted the pa-
tience of our people. He is regular spy.
Fire and faggot should be applied to his
sinking carcass. A correspondent of the
St. Louis Democrat, a vile abolition sheet,
writing from Cairo. under date Of tie 10th
Of May, says:
"Quite large delegation of visitors
from Dresden and Durham, in Tennessee,
came up yesterday morning. Among the
number was Emerson Etheridge The
party numbered nearly thirty 4 banner
presentation took place at Camp Smith
yesterday afternoon. An address was
made by Col. Etheridge of Tennessee"
Etheridge is nothing but spy in our
midst. He is doing much to endanger the
lives of our brave volunteers. He is daily
imparting information that will bring dcs-
olation among our families and death to
our troops. While such traitor is per-
mitted to run at large, We should not com
plain at any number of spies that enter
our camp.-Men Avalanche.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
Revolt in the Missouri Penitentiary
JEFFERSRON City. May 2Sth

JEFFERsRoN CRY, May 28th.
Lass night quite revolt occurred in
the Penitentiary. One of the convicts,
Henry Schoenwold, who was convicted of
murder and sentenced to be hung, but
whose sentence was committed to impris-
onment for life, cut through his cell about
2 o'clock in the morning, and with false
key unlocked about 80 cells and let the
prisoners, out in the meantime, hole
had been cut through the roof, where they
all congregated, and threw plank over
the wall, and with rope they began to
descend. -Four of them got down safe,
when the guard discovered them and fred :;
four or five then jumped upon the rope in
the confusion, when the rope broke and
they were precipitated to the ground, a
distance Of some thirty or forty feet, all of
them having their legs or arms broken
Among those on the rope when it broke
was the notorious Humphrey, who had his
leg broken and his spine badly Injured .
John Wilson, from St. Louis; another.
johnson, convicted of forgery, from St.
Louis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
Howard Association,
PHIL ELP HIA.

Bensrolent Institution established By special Endo-
B,sRt, for The rHf Of the Sick and distressed, qf-
Fictsd 5cith FrIient and Epd mic DiSedeeS, and es
psciGy for tas Cur Of Diseases Qfthe erUal Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis. by the Acting
AVE- Surgeon. to all who apply by letter. with des-
crption OF their couditon cage, occupation habits of
life, &c) and in of extreme poverty, Medicines
furniS he'd free of charge.
VALUABLE REPORTS on SpermatorrhOea, and
ether Diseases of Jhe Sexual Organs. and on the
REMED employed in the Dispensary. sent to the
aIc ed in sealed lett envelopes free Of charge
Two three stamps for postage will he accepta} le
Address, DR.. J. SKILLIN H0UGHT0N- Acting
Surgeon, Howard ASSOCIATION. Fo. ?. South Ninth
Street, Philadelphia. Pa BY order OF the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL. President,
GEO. FAIRCHILD, SECRETARY. 1n40y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

''MAsoNRY'' AT THB SoUTH.-Col. An
derson is an honored member of the Ma
sonic fraternity. On Monday evening, in
Cincinnati, he was called upon by large
deputation of ''the brethren" to whom he
made the statement that, during the whole
time of his confinement by the seige of
Sumter, he was never once recognized by
a single one of the Southern Masons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
We were yesterday shown fve-barrel

We were yesterday shown fye-barrel
revolving pistol which has every appear
ance of being very valuable arm for servi-
vice. 1t is selfcocking, and fires with great
rapidity. One of the wealthiest men in
the Union is said to be interested in the
movement. Sharp's Rife Company are
arranging for large increase Of their works.
Hartford COlvQRt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

WASHINGTON, May 28.-It will be rem
embered, doubtless, that several weeks since
a slave insurrection in the vicinity ofBaton
Rouge caused such serious alarm among
the white population, that many families
left the city. some going to Havana and
others to Europe. From reliable sources |
learn that similar insurrection has broken
out in the same vicinity, and that troops
are employed to master the insurgents
On one plantation, some 10 miles from
Baton Rouge, on which was residing an
overseer. with bis family of eight persons,
the slaves stole quietly into the bedrooms,
murdered every one in the house, and then
set fire to the building, and to their own
quarters For two days these facts were
unknown, and had it not been for an un-
fulfilled engagement on the part Of the over
seer, the truth might have been con ealed
for weeks, as the plantation was exceedln-
gly retired. These slaves, with some 40
runaways. concealed themselves in ''Wilder
ness Swamp" where for six days and nights
they defed their pursuers, and were finally
brought to terms by the use of bloodhounds
who followed them into the swamp, and
troops, who surrounded it, preventing es-
cape. In Consequence Of this, the inhab-
itants have called on the Parish for mill
tary protection, and terror reigns supreme
for twenty miles around.-Cor Ne10 YORK
Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

WHAT THE SOUTH THINKS OF Us.-De
Bows Revieto, the best exponent, perhaps,
of southern Sentiments, after speaking of
the stupid, sensual, ignorant masses of the
North, who are foolish as they are depra-
we'd. adds:
The Cavaliers, Jacobites and Hugue-
nots, who settled in the South, naturally
hate, contenn, and despise the puritans,
who settled the north The former are
master races, the latter a slave race.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

The Ohio and Virginia troops under tho
command Of Col, Kelly, occupied Grafton
at half past two o'clock this afternoon
Mhe sacessionists fed without firing a gun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
Milwaukee, w atert'n n

AND B. 7. RAIL ROAD.
Until further notice, Passenger trains will leave
u Watertown for Milwaukee 5 A. NJ. connecting
With trains of Milwaukee and Chicago Railroad for
Chicago and all points East,
Fare Always as Low by any other Line.
Trains leave Milwaukee for Watertown at 4:S0 ".
arrival of trains from Chicago. Leave Watertovn
FOR Sun Prairie and Columbus at 7:15 P. N.
5. S. MERRILL, Supt.
Feb. 7, 1861. S6tf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

The secessionists drove tie people
out Of their houses at Grafton, in order to
make room for the troops, early on Sunday
morning, There was the greatest scene
Of terror imaginable. Women and chill
dren were running in all directions with
disheyeled hair and naked persons. The
officers were all drunk, and there was
nothing like order an ong the men They
had about twelve hundred men at Grafton,
among whom was single company Of cav
airy. There was not a single piece Of
artillery to be seen. andHthe officers did not
know how to 60 about fortifying their
positions.
1t is said that the United States troops
at Marietta marched into the State on
Monday morning, if so, and no Interrupt
tons are occasioned, this den viii be rout-
ed before many days.
The fine large steamer Louisville hcav-
ily freighted with groceries for Louisville,
was seized at Memphis last Saturday, the
freight taken ashore and the boat kept
with view of confscating her to the use
of the Confederate government. The Cap
tain was permitted to have telegraph COM
munication with the owners of the boat in
Louisville, and brought to bear all possible
influence upon the Memphis mob to secure
the release of the boat, but all to no pur-
pose. The value of her cargo is put down
at sixty thousand dollars.
1t is very singular that in this most
unlucky war, every prominent movement
has taken place en- that unlucky day,
Friday. The bombardment of Sumter was
commenced on Friday; the troubles in
Baltimore took place on Friday; the first
and bloodiest riot in St. Louis occurred on
Friday; the attack Oh Sewall 5 Point was
made on Friday; the occupation Of Alex
andria was made on Friday, and Colonel
Ellsworth was shot on Friday. It has
] been al 50 Friday business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

TINE TO WHISTLE. coed story is told
ofLieut Slemmer. When he was in com
mand of Fort Pickens, Gen. Brown of the
secession forces, sent a demand for its sur
render. Lieut.. Slemmer, instead of COM
plying with the demand, sent to inquire
the number of troops besieging the fort
Gen. Brown, evidently desirous of furnish
ing him with full information on this point,
replied that he had LOO men under his
immediate command, and 5000 more with
in whistle call Lieut. Slemmer's reply
was: You had better begin to whistle ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
Why the Niagara and Minnesota are in
the Gulf
Boston, Nav %

DVSIOH, -IaJ 10
A correspondent of the Transcript states
that the commanders of the Minnesota and
Niagara are in possession of the names and
descriptions of vessels shortly expected at
New Orleans with valuable arms and mu-
nitions Of war, purchased by the rebels in
Europe. A close watch is arranged for
their capture. The ship Abellino, recently
arrived at New Orleans from Boston has
been seized by the rebel authorities.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

The Montgomery correspondent of the
Charleston Courier sets forth the Southern
plan of the campaign as follows: The
understanding is that the PersoneE of the
government of the Confederate States will
soon be transferred to Richmond, and that
military movements VIII be under the d.
rection of President Davis and Secretary
Walker. The southern troops generally
expect to be led into active service very
soon. and they generally expect to attack
Washington or Philadelphia. With Har-
per's Ferry as base of operations it
would not be difficult, it is supposed, to
march an army of fifty thousand men into
Pennsylvania and to Philadelphia. After
that coup, the army, returning through
Maryland, would attack Washington in the
rear, while it may be assailed at tie same
time, in front. from the Potomac side"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

A little boy kneeling at his mothers
side to say his evening prayer, asked leave
to pray in his own words, and with child
like simplicity said ''God bless little
Willie, and don't let the house burn up
God bless papa and mamma-God bless
me, and make ny boots go On easy in the
morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

1--WE are the most aristocratic people in
the world Pride of caste and color makes
every white man an aristocrat in feeling"
Gipsies and free negroes have many no.
ble, amiable, and generous traits Yam
KEGS, sour-krout Germans and Canadians
none
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

DR.. G. shamberg has located himself
EE1eZZ7e permanently at Watertown, ana Is now now
ri yfSs@z@ssaA repaired wait upon those who may
SIJIIYD require his servises. Office in PrIch-
ards Bloek, over the Watertown Bank
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

The FLOATING BATTERY.-The Charles
ton correspondent Of the Philadelphia B,l-
letin says:
"About a certain floating battery
the machine we built to take Sumter. 1t
leaked. It was placed on mud bar near
Sullivan's Island. Major Anderson fired a
few shots at it. After the glorious victo-
ry, it was found to be nearly knocked 10
pieces. The guns were hastily removed,
and the thing towed round (by means of
the navy to the Ashley river The tide
has filed it with mud and sand, and that
is the end Of the poor old floating battery
have endeavored to find out how much
it cost, but that is one Of the items care
fully concealed from the inouisitive public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
=. PETER SON,

In Peterson Maldaner's Block. Watertown, Wiscon-
ain Wholesale and Rerail saier in Dry Goods, Gro
eeries Hardware, Croekery, Glassware, Mechanics
T Fools Hats, Caps, Boots, and Shoes Window Paper,
stationery, &c-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
V. MOORE, NJ. d.

Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Office IN ).
" Coles Block. -
cfce hours, s to Q, A. NJ, to and to P NJ.
Residence. 9th ST., 4th from Main, South side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
BAIRD & SKINNER.

ktterners and Counselors at Law, Land and Loan
Agents have complete abstract of the Records OF all
TITLES and membranes Real Estate in Jefferson
es Office over Bank of Watertown, Watertown, WIS.
8. BAIRD. q D SA1-'-+''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

The Zouaves at Alexandria finding
negro locked up in slave pen, picked
the lock apart and set him free. He was
adopted by the Michigan regiment as their
cook. He likes cooking, but says he must
have musket if fighting is to be DONE
Another slave pen was broken open BY the
Zouayes, but it was empty.
In the freight cars at the railroad sta
tion in Alexandria are said to have been
found 1000 kegs of gunpowder, 200 bar
rels of beef, $1,000 in doubloons, two
cases of Colts revolvers, box of double
barreled fowling pieces, several superior
Maynard's and Colts rifles, preserved
meats and clothing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

PHILADELPHIA, May 30.-A Philadei-
phian, escaped recently from Memphis, has
arrived here. He says there were about
5000 troops in Memphis, and about as
many more encamped on the fair grounds
near that city. At Randolph there are
about 5000 men, and formidable battery
of ga Founders and two mortars. At Fort
Rector, Ark, six miles above Memphis,
there are about 1000 men. Opposite
Fort Rector, on the Tennessee side, is
Fort Harris, with about 1000 men. At
Memphis and various points between there
and the Missouri and Kentucky lines,
there are about 5, ,000 men
New YORK, May 90-Whon the frigate
Niagara was at Havana, two New Orleans
schooers were in port flying the rebel flag,
but visit from Lieut.. Porter occazioned
the substitution Of the Stars and Stripes
A gentleman from Norfolk reports ten
thousand troops there well armed. Food
plenty but high. Twenty-Five thousand
men at Richmond, and city strongly forti-
fed. jeff Davis was IL, but expected
Immediately
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07

bolssa,e Dealers in Wines, Liquors, Cigars etc Al
a. rectifers of the celebrated Star Whizkey Nam
Street, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
Busil1rss DircrtorD.
NJ. f. PAULFRANZ,
JUDSON PRENTICE,

Barber. Rooms in Watertown Bank building. olls
Perfumsry, Cigars, Tobacco, &C. always on halia
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-08-20

They are dealing In and selling Aliens lmpr0y
Steam Gauge, Wrought Iron welded Pipes aud
bling, Hiram Hopkins Improved Smut Muchi1
Stephen Hughes Flour SEPARATOR, German 30.
ing Cloth, Gum Elastic Betting, Packing, Hoe, 4
of the best kind Tinplste, Sheet Iron, Block PIC
Pig Iron, Babit Metal, Spolter, Fire Brick
They have every facility Of the best hlachins
and wOTkmen, and will give all work entrusted
them, their individual attention, filling Orde
promptly, warranting their work. and are satis6
with reasonable prices.
@S- Office and Sale Rooms, No. co Main sire
Founder y, Boiler Yard Az Machine Shop on ri
street, between First iecOud streets, EVau
Vile, Indiana. dec