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Three BOYS DRowNED'-On Monday
afternoon last four boys borrowed yawl
boat from one Of the vessels in the harbor
here, to ride out in the lake--the oldest
one being but II years. Two of them
the sons Of Geo. W. Kent, one son of
Capt. Loudon, and one son Of Norwe
gian, named Christian. AS they neared
the mouth of the harbor, the youngest boy
of Mr.. K, tipped overheard, there being
considerable sea on, and his brother jump
ed out after him, and in SO doing upset the
boat-the boat hitting the latter boy upon
the head, inflicting quite a severe wound,
which so stunned him that both were
drowned. The Norwegian boy swan to
something in the river, which he held on
to until rescued by a man., Capt. Lou
don's boy, about 10 years DID, could not
swim and drowned Immediately. His
body has not yet been recovered.
The men done very wrong in letting
such young boys have their boat, par,icu-
larly in such sea as was running that af-
ternoon.- Sheboygan Journal 4th.
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T HE PILOT.
Dem ocratic State Convention.

Convention of the Democracy of the State
OF Wisconsin, viii be held at the Capitol, ID
Madison, on the second day Of October next, IL
IL o'clock n, for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for State officers, and ransac'ing g
such other business as may come before the
Convention.
Nv resolution of the last Democratic State
Cosven.on, each Assembly district will be en-
titled TO two delegates The districts will be
represented under the new apportionment.
The Committee recommend, that no person
be admitted as delegate, or substitute, who is
10: duly accredited oy the electors of the dis
triet in which be resides; and that no delegate
be allowed more than one vote in said Conven-
tion.
The Committee also recommend, that the
meetings for the election of delegates be called
for the 2lss day Of September, and that the sew
era district committees be requested to give i'm
mediate notice Of the same. and that the call be
extended to all electors opposed to the sectional
platform and policy Of the Republican party.
BERIAH BROWN, Chairman.
Nv. WEBSTER, ADOLPH WHITMAN,
JAS ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM McNAIR,
FRANK HENRY, GEORGE II READ,
JAMES VOLLMER, j. D. REYAERT,
Dem. State Cent. Committee.
MILWAUKEE,, Aug. IA, 1861.
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escaped, with three privateer schooners,
down the Sound. Lieut.. Murdaugh was
formerly an officer of the United States
Navy. He is native and citizen of and
received his appointment from the State
of Virginia. He entered the service on
the 5ph of September, 1e41, and received
his commission on the 18th Of September,
1914. L. will thus be seen tha. be has
had nearly twenty years experience. He
was attached to the frigate Sabine previ-
Gus to Joining the rebels.
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Loss OF THE Tue NoTTER BY FIRE ON
LAKE MIcHIeAN.-The tug Notter has
been engaged during the season in con
nection with the dredge OF Captain sims
in clearing the bar outside of Grand Ha>
ven, for the Detroit and Milwaukee Rail
way Company, and went out on Friday
to tow the wrecked schooner Toledo to
Milwaukee for repairs. The schooner was
loaded with lumber. The tug was dscov-
cred to be op fire forward of the boiler at
2 o'clock in the afternoon, and though
but fifteen miles from shore, all efforts to
run her ashore or extinguish the fire
proved unavailing. The engineer. Joseph
Ruof, of Milwaukee, clung to ber to the
last and went down with her. He is a
young man and is supposed to be married.
The tug was commanded by Capt. John
V. Sims, and owned by Alias Sims, both
of Milwaukee, There was no insurance.
-Det Free Press.
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Soldiers Letters Stolen by a Chaplain.

Soldiers Letters Stolen by Chaplain.
Soldiers are constantly complaining Of
not receiving letters containing money
sent to them by their friends through the
mails, and suspicion, as is usually the case
falls upon the Post Office Department.
Postmaster Clephane has been assiduous
in his efforts to detect the guilty parties
to these frequent mail depredations, which
he has always insisted were committed by
the persons employed by the different reg
iments to take charge of their mail mat.
ter, and over whom be has no control.
Some weeks ago the postmaster of the
Eighth New York Regiment WAS detected
by him in appropriating money contained
in letters for his own use. On Thursday
last his suspicious were again aroused, and
he at once put in operation his appliances
for the detection of the guilt, and by Fri
day had sufficient evidence to justify him
in having arrested the person upon whom
his suspicious rested.
On Friday afternoon he called in de-
tective Allen, and the two proceeded to a
certain encampment for the purpose OF
making the arrest. The lieutenant colo>
mel of the regiment, when Informed OF
their mission, was greatly amazed, and
could not be induced to believe that their
postmaster, who was also the chaplain Of
the regiment, and who had the unbounded
confidence and respect of the entire regi-
ment, could be guilty of such charge
and at his earnest solicitation the arrest
was postponed until the next day. Upon
his calling, as usual at the Office for the
regiments mail he was arrested by detec-
tive Allen and taken into the postmaster S
room, where he was detained until Mr..
Allen and postmaster Clephane had pro-
ceeded to the encampment and had exam
ined his tent, in which they found suffi
cient evidence to bring him before Justice
Dom, by whom he was committed to the
county Jail for further hearing Wash
ington Republican.
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Experience of Rebel Surgeon.

Dr. Means, surgeon in the Rebel
army, wrote as folowsto an Atlanta Ga.
paper from Richmond on the 29,h: s.,.
Ny labor on the battle field has been
ard1ous but profitable TO my professional
experience, from the vast number and va
riety of Important surgical cases which
have been thrown under my treatment,
while | humbly trust my services have
been at least in some degree useful to INV
country and to many a suffering soldier
| dres ed while there two hundred federal
prisoners, besides scores of our own,
whose sufferings. were heart rendering.
Some were brought. in shot through tue
head, Others through the neck, arms and
legs, some with thigh bones shattered, ana
the limbs hanging suspended by skin.
muscle or ligament. The miseries Of
many were intensified by the want of cox
ering food and water, for which they pit
eously begged. Scarcely portion of tho
human body was exempt from the violence
Of some weapon Of war. When moved
in the midst of such melting scene, my
Southern heart grew too large for the IN
diligence of hatred, and | therefore dres-
sed their wounds and nursed them in their
sufferings, as willingly as though they had
been our own desr people. I have been
occasionally mortified at the cold heart.
lessness ~i;h which somo who boasted a
Southern birth, could ridicu'e and abuse
these suffering creatures, before their a.
ces, even when death was about to per-
form his fatal work. sw .aarugf. ia,
We have shipped 2s6 to the hospital in
this city, $50 TO Culpepper Court House,
and some 400 to Chariottsyiife. Indeed.
they arescattered over the country far and
wide. Some Of the wounded iederals ara
lodged in the dostly and comfortable dwell.
ings Of the rich; others committed to the
hospitals, and hundreds more 10 The cheer.
less enclotures Of prison.
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The Chicago Irish Brigade at Jeffer-
son City. Missouri

This regiment under Col. Mu'ligan, is
now stationed, with several others, at the
capital of Missouri, waiting for an attack
from Ben McCulloch's rebels A Jefferson
City correspondent Of the St. Louis Demo
erat ip describing the camps and character
of the troops gathered there, thus speaks
of the Chicago Irish Brigade.
Stationed on commanding breezy hill,
with the town and the country at the will
of their field guns, surrounded by broad,
smooth parade ground, are the cleaning
tents of the gallant Irish Brigade, under
Col. Mulligan. They present beautiful
appearance with the stars and the green
flag waving over the white encampmen.
It i, regiment Of bold, willing and disci-
plined men, who, upon occasion, Twill max g
themselves rivals of the famed Sixty ninth
Their officers are gentlemen of large ex
perence, eduacation and courage.
By order of Major General Fremont,
Colonel Mnlligan is adding park of ar
tilery and squadron of cavalry to his
command, which will make it 500 strong,
and l regard it as matter for anything in
Missouri, in discipline and efficiency. If
they get loose upon Ben. McCuloch, they
will make red and glowing page in the
history of this campaign. The brigade
seems to be the favorite Of the town, and
its officers are courte1 by the first circles
Well they may, for one rarely meets such
gallant gentlemen as Captains Moriarty
Phillips, Qnirk, Simpson ard Peas.
Adjutant Cosgrove's breast bazes with
medals for all leading Crmean engage
ments. Lieutenant Col. Quirk is an &C
complished tactician. and Major Moore,
his worthy rival in this art. The Colonel
who has gathered about him this capital
display of art and arms is young, cool,
daring officer, possessing the respect and
confidence of his men in an unusual de.
gree. r.... ..t
The brigade has everything oe its own
its own music, its own songs and its own
way of doing everything they undertake,
They have commenced entrenching their
camp, and they say they will rival Fort
CorcorD with Fort Mulligan.
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How Col. CoRCoRAN 10 TREATEp.-A
private letter, received in New York from
Lieutenant John Mitchell, Jr., says of Col
onel Corcoran
II know that, SO far from being treated
cruelty, he is treated only to cocktails,
mint juleps, and other beverages, such as
only Richmond can produce to perfection,
and he will be returned to you, doubtless,
soon, in health and spirits, except so far as
said cocktails, &C., may have proved too
much for him. In fact, he is treated like
an honorable gentleman, taken prisoner
while fighting on the side he conseien
tiou.ly believed 10 be right"
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ToRTUGAs -Tortugas, to which point a
number of army mutineers have been sent,
is bleak and barren sand key in the Gulf
of Mexico, about one hundred miles south
west from Cape Sable. 1t is cherries and
uncomfortable, desolated by simoons and
peopled by mosquitoes and venemous rep
tles,-decidedly one of the most uncom-
Portable points to which the government
is obliged to send its insubordinstes. The
mutineers banished to Tortugas do not go
as soldiers, but as unarmed laborers, and
will be compelled to work upon the forth
fcations, much as Penitentary convicts do
in quarries and sand banks. The punish>
ment is indeed severe; but if, in time Of
war, INSTRUMENTATION in any portion of
command is allowed, demoraizatisn of the
army must follow. AS an imperative ne
cessity, discipline must be maintained at
all hazards.
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THE STARS AND STRIPES ON THE Noun
TAIN ToPs.-On Tuesday of this week,
says the Alta California of July 20,
Messrs Peck, Fowley, Evey and other cit
izens of the upper part of Napa Valley,
raised a staff and American flag on the
summit of Mount St. Helena, at the head
of the valley. Several ladies were pres
ent, having climbed the highest peak of
this grand old Sentinel, which is nearly
4 900 feet above the level of the sea, to
lend their presence to the patriotic act of
decorating the lofty summit with the ma
tonal emblem.
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First Assembly District Convention.

A Convention will be held at the house of
A. Tieschen, on the sheboygan Road, in the
town Of Newton, on Saturday, the 2lst day of
September, at Ia o'clock, NJ for the election of
two Delegates to represent said District in the
Democratic State Convention at Madison.
The several towns will be entitled TO Dele
gates in said Convention, as follows:
Newton, Delegates. Centrevie, Delegates
Meene, &" Schleswig, / "
Eaton, buchanan, !
Rockland,I
This call is extended to all electors opposed
to the sectional platform and policy of the Re>
publican party.
JERE. CROWLEY,
T. K RAND.
JOHN G EGGERS,
JOHN B. BURKE,
JOHN RENER,
Democratic County COMMITTEES.
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DEFENCE OF BosToN.-They are forti.
flying Boston harbor. 1t is defended by
three forts, and on these are to be placed
one hundred and twenty-six guns Of the
largest calibre. Fifty have already been
mounted under the direction of Captain
Rodman, of the United States army. Most
of the remainder are 10 be furnished from
West Point, and will be forwarded as soon
as possible.
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Wreck OF The PRIvArEER "JEFF. DA-
vIs.-The Savannah News of the 26th ult
learns from some of the crew of the pri.
vatser JEFF Davis, who arrived in that city
on the Saturday previous, that she was lost
in St. Augustine Bay, on the l7th ult.-
The vessel is total loss. The crew we're
all saved. The Davis, it is understood,
captured large ship, the John Career,
loaded with provisions for Key Wes:.
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Second Assembly District Convention.
A Convention will be held at Lovely's Hall,
In Branch Village, on Saturday, the 2lst day of
September, st IL o'clock, NJ. for the election of
two Delegates TO represent said D strict in the
Democratic State Convention at Madison.
The several towns will be entitled to Dele.
gates in said Convention, as follows:
Cato, 2 Delegates. MapleGrove, 8 Del
Coopertown, Man. Rapids
Franklin, Kossuth q"
This call is extended to all electors opposed
20 the sectional platform and policy of the Re-
publican party.
JERE. CROWLrY,
f. K RAND,
JOHN G. EGGERS,
JOHN BURKE,
JOHN REMER,
Democratic County Committee.
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North side, opposite Richards Foundry. Deal
ers in Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions,
Glass, Crockerv. Fancy Goods, Oil-Cloth,
WOODEN yarn, Fancy Baskets, Fiddles and
lsaitars, and Guitar strings. Toys, Cordures,
Paperhangisgs, Brushes, &C.
Respectfully solicit share of public patron
age.
hani,owoc, July, 1859. Milf
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GEO. REED

attorney and Counsellor at Lar.
Has resumed the practice OF his profession in
Manitowoc, and car now promise to give
prompt attention to all professional business
entrusted to him.
eF Collections made in any part of the State
For few weeks his Office will be found at
his dwelling house.
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Rally !!

Rebellious hands are now uplifted
'Gainst the land that gave them birth,
Seeking TO bring dissolution
Der the greatest Power on earth.
Shall we suffer these marauders
Ger our sacred soil to roam?
Bringing death and desolation
Into many joyous homo.
Shall We suffer them to trample
On the laws we most revere!
Shall we see our rights abolished
Amidst the gibe, the taunt, the sneer!
The men who framed the Constitution
Left it to our Jealous care,
And all those who dare modest 1t
For a conaict need prepare.
Then Freemen! to your country's rescue,
Cowards off! we care not where,
Soldiers! to the din of battle
And rout Rebellion from its lair.
Meeme, Wis. J. c.
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Third Assembly District Convention.

A Convention will be held At the Court house
in danilowoc, on Saturday, the 2lst day of
September, at 2 o'clock P. NJ, for the election
of two Delegates to represent said District in
the Democratic State Convention at Madi ison.
The several towns will be entitled to Dele
gates in said Convention, as follows:
Gibson, 2 Delegates, Manitowoc, Delegates
hishicott,4 Two Riyers,6
Rouey, l
This call is extended to all electors opposed
to the sectional plato. m and policy of the Re
publican party.
JERE. CROWLEY,
f. K RAND,
JOHN c EGGERS,
JOHN b BURKE,
JOHN RGMER,
Democratic County Committee.
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Mitchell, the Irish patriot, has two sons
in the Southern army. John Mitchell,
Jr., is captain Of South Carolina com>
pany. James Mitchell Is a private in 8
Richm md company.
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HECTOR MCLEAN,

Notary Public and General Land Aqent,
sroCKBRrDGE, CALUMET CO., WIS.
Will attend to the payment OF taxes, the collec.
ton OF debts, the ex animation of titles, &c,
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MAN1Towoc COUNTY GUARDS "A late
letter from Capt. Clark, written in Wash
ington, gives the following list Of non
commissioned officers Of the Manitowoc
County Guards:
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E Captain Thomas Francis Meagher
is understood to have the inside track for
the regular Democratic nomination for
County Clerk Of New Yo.k.
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JOHN McKEOGH,

Wagsn, tieigh, and Carriage 1Haker.
Shop on York street, over Wm. sharp's Black
smith shop, hanItowoc, Wis. Always on
hand, and willing to work.
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JEFr. DAVIS Civil ENGINEER ARREST.
ED.-Among the prisoners at Fort Lafay-
cite, is Mr.. Jerome Barber, who was elect
ed by JEFF. Davis Congress, in April last,
engineer of the forts. He planted the
batteries at Vicksbmg, Miss, and was sup
posed to be on business for the Confeder-
ate government, in Onondago county, n.
=, when be pas arrested.
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GEO. N. WOODIy,

attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Justice Of the Peace, and Notary Public. Par
ticnIar atterton gwen to collecting, &c. Of
hce on York Street, Manitowoo Wis. nI-tf
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o. TORRIsON L. CO..

Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions.
Hardware, Crockery, Boots and Shoes, Hats
and Caps, Drugs aud Medicines, Gla s, Nails,
etc. Produce OF ali kinds wanted, Milf
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CATTLE DIsEAsE.-W We learn, says the
Jackson County Banner, that cattle are
dying very rapidly in different parts of
this county, and up in Clsrk county. In
some localities they are attacked with a
disease similar to Black Tongue, in other
cases there is swelling Of the lips, and
soreness in the mouth and throat. We
imagine in many of these cases. egargle
composed of copperas, saltpetre and alum
would be beneficial. In case Of regular
black tongue, add a little African Capsi
cum (best quality Cayenne pepper)
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SHAS. a. REUTFR

NOTARY PUBLIC, Agent for the Milwaukee Mu
tual Insurance Company, and County Treas
nrer. VIII attend to the payment of Taxes
DC. Office on Ninth Street. Milf
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Commercial Prospects for the Fall.

SO1uAeAS S1ttA AAooPCCso AoI VIC 6hi'
There is at present existing in N. Y.
regular cotton panic. Heavy sheetings
that year ago brought 9 cents are now
worth - cents. Calicoes, Delaines,
Stripes, Ticks, and all cotton goods are
rising in value. More than one half of the
merchants at the East have either failed or
become so much weakened as to oe unae
ble to sell for any thing but cash. Con
sequently, Western merchants will find it
very difficult to obtain their fall supplies,
and will have to come to Milwaukee and
Chicago to keep up their assortment, for
wholesale dealers will have to keep buyers
constantly at the East, TO replenish their
stock, which will have to be forwarded bv
railroad after navigation has closed, in
stead Of coming by the lakes. Our mer-
chanss will be compelled to materially
shorten the time they have allowed to
their regular customers, and refuse credit
altogether to strangers, as they will have
all they can do to help their friends, who
will find it hard work to change their bus
mess on sudden from "time" to 'fcash "
trade. If however, dealers aid the coun-
try merchants, they will enable them to
come out all right, as we may look for an
active trade this fall, and a few mouths
care will put them in good shape again,
although with diminished stocks. Local
banks, too, will find it necessary to help
the merchant along as much as possible,
so as to prevent general crash. Wheat
will probably run frem 70 to 80 cents this
fall. Coarse grains and potatoes are ex.
pected to be cheap. Pork and beef viii
most likely be packed in large quantities
this fall, to supply foreign demand, and fol
the use of our armies. Flour and pork
barrels are likely to be high and scarce
Camphene is extremely high, and will be
higher. Its place will have to be supplied
by Kerosene oil. which does not, at pres
ent prices, cost more than one-fcurth a;
much for An equal amount of light
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WM. NJ. NICHOLS.

attorney and Counsellor at Lar,
Office on York Street, Manitowoc, Manitowoc
County Wis. Collections promptly attended
10. ul-tf
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II. n. ANDERSON.

Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Office on
York street, north side of the river, Mani
towoc. 42-ly
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I'll SO1 u "OOD wanted at the
w kaatowor Pilot Ofbce Tor which the
highest price ~ill bep.id il subscription. 70 the
paper, advertising de-
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DESTINATION OF THE PRISONERS.
The prisoners are on board the Mime
sofa, and will be carried to New York,
where you may expect them in few
days.
Our victory was complete and brilliant
one. We lost not life, nor had we more
than one, if any. wounded. Our men re-
tain possession Of both forts.
/ forgot to mention that Lieutenant. w.
Fl. Murdaugh, late of the United States
Navy, had bis ARIA shot off, but escaped,
with others, in steamers thai waited in
the Sound, out of range Of our cannon,
gntil the forts surrendered, when they