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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

R fed clnnon Of great capacity are
now being supplied to our navy in large
numbers. Eighty pcunders have been
turned out in the navy yard at Washington
and tested BY Con-. Dahigrer. These ef-
fective weapon VII far excead all others
in range and accuracy.
The Navy Department has accepted
propositions from MessrS. c. S. Bushnell
& Co.. of New Haven, Merrick & Sons,
of Philadelphia, and J. Ericsson, for the
construction Of iron clad vessels.
1t is generally believed that the Gsv-
ernment has had for the past two days un-
der consideration. the subject of Fremont's
administration of affairs in Missouri, irres-
peetive of his proclamation, Result Of
deliberation net known.
Some workmcn who we're unloading
a cargo of hides from one Of the Boston
wharves the other day, were rather sur
prised to encounter boa constructor curl
ed up in one Of the skins. The consterna-
ton of the workmen was very amusing,
but the snake being in torpid state, was
easily captured without injury to anybody.
A 'sea-quake'' is stated to have caused
great devastation on the Island of Simo,
near China, and destroyed IT'S lives.
Cen Rufus King, the new Wisconsin
Brigadi2r and his staff, have promised
themselves and each other to take nothing
stimulating during the war.
Money, ike beauty, is greatly dis
paraged and eagerly senght, while power
ty is highly praised and carefully avoided.
1t is Ike case which often happens in
society-that of culogizing people whom
we wouldn't associate with, and sneering
at others whom we don't cara to cut
A cunning mind can better discriminate
the nice points Of a case than take broad
and lust view of it. 1t can find the needle
in the haystack, but cannot see tht hay
stack itself.
There is man out West, by the
name of john Hole, who is so lazy. that in
writing his name. he merely makes j.,
and then punches hole through the pa
per.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

"A DIR. Patterson is to be hung in o
few days in Massachusetts for the murde:
of young girl whom be had ruined
Great efforts have been made to procure a
change of sentence, but the Governor re-
fuses to interfere.
In one of his lectures, Mr.. Emerson
tells story to emplify the stability of
things in England. He says that William
of Wykeham. about the year 1850, endow-
ed house in the neighborhood of Win
chester, to provide a measure of beer and
a sufficiency of bread to every one who ask
ed for it, forever. When Mr. Emerson was
in England, he was curious to test that
good mans credit and knocked on the door,
preferred his question, and received his
measure of beer and quantity of bread,
though its owner has been dead 500 years.
Gen. Cass, in recent conversation
with President Fairfield, of Hillsdale Col
lege, Michigan, said that though he had
always been heretofore opposed to abol-
ton, yet this was now tho only way to
successfully and permanently end the con-
test. Without abolition, if we had peace
to-day we should have war tomorrow
This is saying considerable, for one who
has always been SO conservative as the
great Michigan Statesman and patriot.
A man named Wheatlad died in Gin
ton, Iowa, last week, of hydrephobia. He
was bitten by a dog nine years ago. and
the canine virus seems to have remained
semi-dormantly in his system until now
He had to be locked in an old freight car
in order to prevent his injuring those in at
tenderce upon him.
Gen. Mcclellan has restored to the
Se7enty-Ninth New York their forfeited
ceIors. The Scotchmen received them
with enthusiasm, and with oaths of fidelity.
They gave three times three and tiger
for S. cretary Cameron. There were few
dry eyes in tie regiment. After the war,
the Secretary pledged, fer the whole length
of his life, his roof and purse to every
man in the regiment vino had been com
manded By big brother and had witnessed
his death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

In Peterson & IiaIdaaer's Block Watertown, Wiscon-
sin Wholesale and Retail Bealer in Dry Goods, Gro
eeres, Hardware, Crockery, Glassware, Mechanics
Toois Hats Cans Boots, and Shoes, Window Paper
STATIONERY, &c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

DR.. G.. Shambcrg has located hims ell
Es.<sz9 per nanently at Watertown, and Is no"
ffyJSz-zzssA repaired to wait upon those who m ay
S4ILLIU teguira his seryises. Office in PrIch-
.-s's BlocA. over She Watertown Bank
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
,AIRD & SKINNER

Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Land ana Loan
AGENTS have complete abstract OF the Records OF ali
Tftc and membranes on Real Estate in Jefferson
a. Office over Bank Of Watertewn, Watertown, WIS.
nm c. 3. sKINNNR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

INDIANS on THE NEBRASKA FRoy11ER-
Latest advices from the western frontier
say that 5000 Indians are cncamPed on
the forks of the Republican, Kansas. and
are committing all sorts Of depredations i'll
that vicinity. Several farni.ies- Lave been
murdered The frequent occurrence of
murder on our frontier by merciless Indi-
ans demands that some immediate steps DO
taken by the government for the protection
of pioneer settlers. Three companies of
cavalry have been accepted frsm this ter
ritory, and by all means--now that VIC are
deprived of the services Of the Nebraska
regiment-let active steps be taken by the
GOVERNOR to have them stationed on the
frontier to pro ect the homes and prevent
the further slaughter of women and chill
dren by the scaIping knife Ct the reckless
savages. Omaha NeJraSLian.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

--Beardless youths, says Punch. are
most prone te arrogance and self-suficien-
cy. As they grow older their whiskers
cover great deal of their cheek.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
JUDsOS PRENTICE

Barber. Rooms IN Wacertown Bank building olLs
P-rslnsry. Cigars, Tobacco, &c, always on ss 10
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

Cleck and Watch RePairer, and Dealer in Clscks,
Watches Jegyery silver and plated Ware, Flolns ana
srrfnrs 4un Cans Wads. etc. All work done by him
,rr~ted TO give satisfaction, and as low as at any
aEIler shop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
}. u, PEASE & co.
DENTISTRY.

Wholesale Dealers in Wines. Liquors, Cigars ETC. Al
50 rccriders of the celebrated star Hmskeg' Aai
street Water1ovTn, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
VI MOORE, VI. ID.

Hon.e .eeDathic Physjcan and Surgeon. oiIes in ].
) sics hour, to Q, A. N, TO > and 8 to P. NJ.
Re-iI4nca. 9Th st., +ta from Main, South slde'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
WATERFOWL REPUBLICAN.
Published Every Friday.
rAwTOS Proprietor.
ef,s orsr JyainleriglPs Drug Store, Sd Story.

7zrzrg OF sUBsCRTPTIoN-S1,5 so per year, payable
-ya~rs~iv Delivered by Carrier 25 cents extra
No paper discontinued until all arrearages paid,
sEsept At our option.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
TERMS OF AUyEETIsING.
Business DjrcGtoru.
E. X. CRANDALL,
z. c. sTABIN,

wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries, Fish, Fruit
,har.a ana Choice Cigars. Two Doors Vest of Benl
> EaUerUown, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
New YORK, Sept. 10.

This evenings Commercial says that We
think we have sufficient authority for say
lag that so far as a movement of National
troops is concerned, there is ne probability
of an engagement within thirty days. Of
course, if attacked, there will be general
and severe battle. Our troops are well
prepared to meet any number of tho en-
emy.
But fer perfecting the arrangements for
the onward movement, it is deemed best
to accomplish certain things which may
not be effectuaily dene in less than thirty
days. These matters have no reference
relative to raising more men. the Govern
ment being satisfied that it has ali it will
require. .....
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
NJ PAUEFRANZ,

Attorneys and Counseuors at Law, Watertown, Wis
v,oz DANIEL HALL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
a. PETERSON.

,o,rtv County Surveyor of jefferson and Dodge
,,Inties. once over Mater5own Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

IJ Two Dutchmen, living near each
other, who had for many years been in the
habit of smoking by their door-sides in
silence. at length broke into the following
dialogue:
"What sort of wedder you tink it be to-
day, neighbor?"
The other, after two or threo hasty
puffs said, "Well, I don't know What
sort of wedder you tink it will be ~
The first, somewhat nettled, Il tink it
will pc soch wedder as you tink it will be- :"
The other acquiescingly, "Well, l tink
so, too"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
Spiritual Manifestations.

The Lynn Netes tells the following of
the incredulous young man, whose father
had promised, before death, to hold ''spir-
itual communications" with him:
The spirit of the old gentleman, Cwho,
by the way, was somewhat severe in mat
ters Of discipline was called up, and held
some conversation with the boy. But the
messages were rot at all convincing. and
the youth would not believe that his father
had anything tc do with them.
''Well," said the medium, ''what can
your father do to remove your doubts p
eff be will perform some act which is
characteristic of him, and without any di-
recticn as to what it shall be. l shall be-
lieve in it.
Very WELL" said the medium 1--WE
wait some manifestations from the spirit
land"
This was no sooner said, than Gas the
story goes. table walked up to the
youth, and without much ceremony, kick
ed him out Of the room
Hold on step him - cried the terrified
youth. That's the old man! l believe
in the rappings !''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27

CHICAGO, Sept. 10.
Subscriptions to the National loan to day
amounted to S113, 600, of which Solomon
Sturgis, who armed and equipped McClel-
lan's body guard, took 100000
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.
Herold's Correpondence.-Gen. McClel-
Ian ard several Of his staff, this afternoon,
went to examine our earthworks. garrison
ed by portion of Gen. Franklin's COM
mand. While viewing the enemy's posi-
ton, Gen McClellaa discovered some 500
or 600 of the enemy approaching. about
two miles distant.
He immediately ordered several rihed
cannon put in position, and sent his com
pliments to the rebels in the shape of q
20 pound she'll that exploded in their very
midst, producing the widest CONSERVATION.
The whole force was seen to scatter and
fly There is no doubt that large mum
ber were killed. The enemy did not re-
turn the fire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-09-27
NUMBER 16.
ST. Louis, Sept. 90.

OF LOUIS, sept. ~
A gentleman named kirg, who left !
point on the Missouri River opposite Lex
ington, on Wednesday nigEt, arrived this
morning
He reports that severe fight took place
on Tuesday for the possession Of three fer
ry boats which lay at the levse. Prics's
forces advanced on the boats in two bodies
-onc from above and the other from be-
low the town, ard alter very sharp fight
ing they we're captured.
The boats were not in fair range Of Null
ligan's guns, his fortlfcations being so sit
uated as to prevent him from command
ing them completely, and his force was too
small to admit of making a sor;ie against
Prices overwhelming numbers. Mr.. King
says he saw II wagon loads of killed and
wounded taken of after the fight He al
so says that Price assaulted Mulligan's
Notifications four or five times on Wednes-
day, but was repulsed each time. His loss
is estimated at 500 or 400. Rein
forcemsnts from tho north, probably un-
der Gen. Sturgis. were expected to arrive
late on "Wednesday night, but as Price had
possession of the ferry boats, they would
not be able to cross the rivsr, and of course
could be of little or no service to Mulligan.
WAsHINaToN, Sept. 20.
A recent order of Gen. Mcclellan de-
clares that the firing On The enemy's pick
cts is contrary to the usage of civilized ma
tions. He therefore orders that there shall
be no firing on them, unless it becomes
necessary te resist an advance or TO return
tie fire.
The Navy Department has received das-
patches from the Flag Officer of the East
India squadron, who says that Cochin Chi
na is at war with tho Fren b, whe have
possession of considerable portion of the
country, and are preparing for vigorous
campairs u
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30

A MISSISSIPPI OFFICER LEAVES THE NIAGAR!
EXCITEAENT-AN ORDER FOR HIS ARREST

First Lieutenant Isaac n. Brown, of the steamship
Niagara has left that vessel since her arrival this
port with the intention Of going TO Mississippi his native
State This forenoon he quartered at the fremont
House.
While in State street this morning Lieut.. Brown stat
ed that be going to his plantation and should fight
for the flag he found flying it. and his native State
His remarks caused some angry feelings, but he not
molested.
thousand rumors current in regard to plots TO
take the Niagara 10 Southern port but they with
out the least foundation in fact. very large ma
pFty Of the officers, and all the men, are loyal to
the Government. 1t is stated however, that twelve of
the officers Ct the figae have rendered their resigna
ton.
This forenoon application made to District At
torney Woodbury. TO- warrant for the arrest of
Brown but after hearing the statements of Witnesses
he said he had authority 10 issue warrant under
the proclamation of the President as rebels by that
proclamation allowed thirty days to ley down their
arms.
He advised NJ ". J.. Burt, who was acting in the
case, TO apply to Gov. Andrew who at authorized
his arrest.
In the mean time Lieut. Brown had removed his bag
gage from the fremont House, leaving in coach, and it
Is not known where be has gone
This forenoon crowd visited the Worcester depot
where portion OF Lieutenant Browns baggage was
and broke it open, but finding materials OF war, dis
turbed it no further.
P. S-We understand that Lieut. Brown has been ar
rested by the police, who held him in custody until
they learn the decision of the Governor as to further
proceedings
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30
THE R1ocK ABE oP SOUTHERN PORTS

WASHINGTON, April 2G-Some excitement has been
produced in Diplomatic circles growing out of the pro-
camlton Of the President directing blockade of the
Southern ports Il appears that blockade, TO be re-
spccted By foreign powers must not only be effective
but that due notice must be given OF such intention 10
their representatives With Brazil and all the South
American Governments, notice Of ninety days is re-
ouired under treaty But this has not been given by
our Government Hence consgnments OF coffee and
other natural products designed for Southern ports
delayed in their transportation to that portion OF the
country the merchants not being satisfied of the effects
OF immediate blockade II has therefore become
sary that specific inquiries be made of the Federal Gov
ernment in relation this subject, so that treaty rights
aud privileges be not damaged. The foreign ministers
will insist that the spulaons shall be respected and OBJ
served otherwise naval forces will be despatched hither
as means of foreign protection The deIicacy of the
question is apparent and from what is known, may in
vove serious consequences to all concerned; at all
events produce trouble well as in the future.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30
CAPTURE OF THE STAR OF THE wEST-INTER-
ESIING PARTICULARS


We were much pleased yesterday i becoming ac
quanted with several of the gallant fellows Of the Tex
an companies who had volunteered for the hazardous
vice OF capturing the first prize ship from the Black Re-
publican Government. We mean, Of course the Star Of
| the West.
From them we obtained some interesting particulars in
regard TO the capture. The expedition devised at
Galveston, and was placed under the command of Col
| Van Dorn-or very probably was commenced and car
red through by Col. Van Dorm. The soldiers compris
ing the expedition numbered eighty men, and be.
longed to the Galveston Artillery the Island City Rifles
and the Wig fall Guards company composed Of citizens
of Texas OF Irish birth, from Indiauola. About ten
o'clock night the expedition started towards the Star
of the West which lying outside. About that time
the Fashion was engaged in receiving on board
the United States troops az Indianoi. The General
Rusk left and in good time approached the Star OF the
West.
The Captain sang out, "Whos there" and Gen. Van
Dorm replied, "The Gen. Rusk, with troops" The i'm
preston on board the Sar of the West was of course
that the steamer brought the United States soldiers
The officers however, slightly mistaken. In a very
short time after the vessels made fast the Texan
soldiers boarded the vessel OF the hostile Government
and as might be expected unconditional surrender
BY the officers and Of the Star Of the West had to
be made 10 accomplish which the vessel was put back
to Galveston and Immediately after her course d.
rected to New Orleans and here she arrived at late hour
on Saturday night
Ca her way up Captain Duncan, who is in charge Of
Fort Jackson fred salute of eight guns and before her
arrival Captain Styles OF Agers fred salute OF fifteen
guns WI the vessel arrived az Slaughter House
Polt lumber of citizens who gather the banks Of
the river extemporaneously got up salute by firing
yolvers and uu,kets.
SEQUEL OF The STAR OF TIE WEST AFFAIR.-We learn
ed last evening from Texan soldier friend that sequel
TO the Star Of the West affair about beng pu. into
execution at time he left the Lone Star ST e., 1t
20 capture and ake prisoners OF OF six hundred
limited sold who had left the OF Texas
board tue steamboat Fashion, in order to get board
the Star OF the West The Star OF the West had gone
away and the Fashion would have TO look after her
cargo. ii they landed again Texan soil, they would
have take the consequeuces.-N. q. Bulletin, gid
instant.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30
From The Baltimore Republican Of the 2'@
a. TRIP FROM ST. LOUIS

The War in tie North. West-DHdHgtmetN Ds Nv,
and C'rrtney-COlIeetion Of IrooP'-IM ram
Illinois, dc. 80.
A friend has furnished US with the incidents :.
ney from St. Louis to Baltimore, which A''ef p"-'
reached yese rday. -, a,
He describes the entire northwest az burning - !
war fever Business is generally suspended o. =,
ste currency much disordered, and the Sill.- -
making exchanges almost insurmountabe. lV'r :,
collecting at all salient points, in greater OF '
At Springfield one thousand troops had ~.
day night la.s, under sealed orders, with Ell P''
brass cannon. -. ,tsF
At Cairo, hero were collected body OIL esa T..
and volunteers, but mostly without arms --'''
provisions. AT, Ms
Entire unanimity does not seem TO pre''n !. !
in sustaining the Lincoln policy large =.
track of the Alton and Chicago Ralfo'G 49, M,
torn up by the people to prevent the PS,' .,raIss
to the seat Of war In Chicago the WHd's. So
prevailed, ard il was dangerous 10 be known "a oo.
err, but worse as secessionist Our H isI' {.
thirty.two lamp posts in that city from 'H. .T,,o4
pended ropes and pacards with NOTES.
ware" &c. ,Aog.rir
At Crestne, Ohio, town OF about obe Wv. 40,
habitantq, there we're 900 troops d'scroed ~,
demOrazed, without proper offers slo ,o,,.. 3
food. Our friend had as a companion o. -. 10 y
most Of the route the notorious Cal sSos'. ,r o.
making speeches 10 the excited peope a.. 49,. ~ %
Chicago 10 Philadelphia. Carl is not oeNs e., aEi
described As rather an agreeable and iAS' 'N'"
ling companion.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30
From tie Char'eston Courier.
VOICE FROM ITJIEnTg


There are here and there and through the North.
ern States gallant remnants and faithful opponents OF
the true and original faith who have not bowed the
knee to the Baal of LScoLSIsx The of the mad.
dened mob may for the time suppress the u,erance OF
truth, but their voice shall ultimately be heard.
We take pleasure in giving place to the following
letter:
NASHVILLE, Illinois, April 49, 1861.
Editors Courier Enclosed you will find the pro.
ceedines of Democratic meeting held here, which
can assure you is correct expression OF public sen
ment in the Southern half of Illinois You may have
noticed great deal said abou; the "uuty" of sen
ment for the Administration in this State but such is
not the case. The fever is only amongst few OF
the ultra men of the Northern part Of the State. One
half Of the people here, il they forced to take up
arms will most assuredly take sides with the South
This ia easily accounted foremost of the population
from the Southern States, and have warm feeling for
their kindred and friends. Much qualification e1
pressed here when we received the news of your cap
ture of Fort Sumter. am a Tennesseean and hope to
see my native State yet take bold stand against Abo
lition encroachm MS.
Yours most respectfully, G. II. B.
We have received the proceedings referred to- in
slip from the Washington Herald of Nashville Washing
ton county, Ill.
For the information Of friends OF the actors in this
meeting give some names, as our space will not ad
NIT the full report:
p Z. Hosmer presided, with G. Z. Hammond, Score
ry and among the speakers or movers of resolutions
were Orson Kellogg, Maj. Wood, Judge O'Meveny, W
L. Underwood, Col. Hicks, Ben. Bond, G. w. Vernon
and Amos Watts.
Among the resolutions adopted were these:
|. ReSoived, That the cry of Union % Union 2
preservation of the "URon % by the advocates OF i'm
mediate war is fraud and dtuson, and we call fol
the proof to show that, by the Union can eli
Their be preserved, or reunion of these States ce
mented.
g. Resolved That, in our ju igment civil war is the
wish of Gisunonists North and South that civil !:
disuuon certain and inevitable, and forever and
that in civil war lies the destruction of selgovernmen
to man, and on its ruins absolute despotism.
g. Resoiyed, That civil should be avoided, and
that we mpore truce between the hostile sections un
til the voice of the people may be heard and appea
to the people of every State party creed for camnes
Of thought and prudence Of action to use and make the
power felt in the mighty struggle before they crush
ed by the military power In the meantime, as citizens
of Southern Illinois, declare our purpose to oppose
firmly any hostile attack upon the property citizens
the South and will resist force only in Of sede
fence
T. RESOLVED, That war would result in military des
potsm or in separate Northern Southern Confedera
ces therefore, rather than have war; in favor
recognizing the independence of the Southern seeding
States
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-30
THE STATE LOAN OF MARYLAND.

Tie Baltimore Republican of Saturday afternoon
says:
A gentleman from Macon, Georgia, arrived here this
morning. He has authority 10 take 81, 100000 of the
State loan of this State the Legislature passes
the appropriation bill for the srmng and equppng and
placing upon war footing the forces of the State II
is thought the bill will pass to-day Monday. We I'M
dersand that the amount voted will be 50 100000 Two
thirds of the amount will be at once offered. well
known millionaire of this city has sgniied bis intention
to take $500 900 Immediately Others forming them
selves into parties of aud twenes to bid jointly fol-
the remainder. The gentleman aude to from Macon
Ca assures that the entire s. 100000 would now be
taken in Georgia, Alabama and louisiana so much has
Maryland redeemed herself in the opinion Of her sister
Southern States He will take 500 900 for capitalists
New Orleans, and 100000 for Georgians He say;
that the Confederate States ready and milling to gin
their blood gold, aud iron (rsap0ns) for tie defence o.
Mdrvland.