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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Negroes IN the Rebel Service.

Reliable intelligence is said to have been
received that there are several regiments
of blacks in the rebel army at Manassas,
fully uniformed, armed and equipped
That is a game at which two can play
Chicago Journal,
But the question is 'ciH two play at it :?
That they can is clear enough, but that
they wiH is not so evident. We must say
that the manipulations Secretary Cameron s
report underwent at the hands of the Pres
ident look very much as though all the
fighting by negroes is to be done on the
rebel side. President Lincoln, it seems,
is not inclined to take advantage of that
mode of warfare at present. He may be
constrained to come to it, however, and we
presume will be, should the exigencies of
the case require it hereafter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13


present 1e.icaey ana accept the services
of the slaves for fighting purposes. as read
lily as he does for digging trenches, or do
ing any other necessary work. Taking
this view of the case, it would, in our
Judgment have been better had Sec Cam
eron's report been left as it was in the
first instance and the rebels had been Civ
en- to understand that every resource, even
to the arming of the slaves, if necessary,
will be used against them to bring them
to terms. They would have been far
more likely to understand, than they are
now, that tho North is in earnest in this
matter and means to conquer them.
The President evidently wishes to throw
the responsibility of inaugurating extreme
measures against the rebels upon Congress.
His course undoubtedly has reference to
the Border States and is SO shaped as to
hold them where they now are ard win
them, if possible, more firmly to our side.
The contamination of that object is all i'm
portant and the President perhaps is the
better judge as to the means that should
be employed to bring it about. But we
cannot but believe that more is lost to tie
Union cause than is gained by any policy
which squints towards the protection rath-
er than the wiping cut of slavery and the
rebels. We have faith and hope in Con-
gress. The high and noble stand already
taken there with reference to this rebellion
leaves no ground for fear that the Union
cause is to suffer for the benefit of our en-.
envy Let it's legislation be wise, bold,
and decisive, and whatever means 1t may
devise for the prosecution of the war, VIC
have no doubt the President will readily
adopt, though it may become necessary
for him to abandon his present position
AID avow the very doctrine from the pro
mitigation of which he now shrinks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
The Seventeenth Regiment,
OR THE
IRISH BRIGADE.
Head-Quarters Seventeenth Reg't Wis
Volunteers, on Irish Brigade.

Head-Quarters Seventeenth Reg't Wis.
Volunteers, on Irish Brigade.
Milwaukee, Nov 18th, 1S61.--The un-
dersigned having been appointed Colonel
of the Seventeenth Regiment Wisconsin
Volunteers Irish Brigade, } requests that
all persons holding recruiting commissions
for the Brigade will forthwith report them
selves, by letter OR personally, to these
Head Quarters, stating the number and
proficiency of the recruits enrolled, and
the prospects in their several localities. =
And, also, that all persons desiring such
commission may at once so apply to him
therefore that thus inconvenient interfer-
ence may be guarded against, and an ep-
portunity afforded to all patriots, DESTROYS
of joining the Brigade and that the Exc
cutlVe and Adjutant Generals officers, al
ready overworked, may not be encum-
btred with unnecessary or improper applica-
tons or questions.
And the undersigned weuld state gen
orally, and as in reply to letters already
before him on the subject, that the dimen-
slons of the Brigade will be expanded SO as
to accommodate all DESTROYS to join
All newspapers in the State particular y
those published in the river and north and
extreme southwestern counties-are ear
nestly solicited to give the foregoing Order
few insertions and forward bill to the
undersigned.
JOHN L. DORIAN.
Col. 18th Reg't Wis. Vols. or Irish
Brigade
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Official State Canvass.

The official canvass of the vote for State
officers gives the following figures:
Rep. Dem. Maj
GOVERNOR
Harvey, 53,777. Ferguson, A, 45e. 1921
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Saloman, 49,605. Billings, 44,l34 5,471
W. c. Allen, 5, 131.
SEC OF STATE.
Lewis, So, 429. Benton, 43, 4Sl. II ,948
STATE TREASURER.
Hastings, IS, 135. Miller, A. 1858. 10, PIT
II. L. Dousman, sos.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Howe, 81, 1857 Orton, 43 ,647. l1,720.
STATE SUPERINTENDENT
Pickard, 54.206. Winslow, 43, 1893 OBS
J. G. McKindley, 1923.
BANK CONTROLLER.
Ramsey, So 1884. Yollmar, Al no. 8,514
J. Bracken, 396.
STATE PRISON COMMISSIONER
Hodges, 81, O32. Crilley, As 500. 1928
For Amendments to the Banking Law, S..
722; Against the same, 1921 Majority, SO,
451
The highest aggregate vote is on Gov
ernor and that does not reach 100, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
The Lion and the Lamb Shall Lie Down
Together"

One seldom sees stranger political af-
tillation than that now said to exist be-
tween Gerrit Smith and Edwin Croswell-
the former the greatest Abolitionist in the
country and the latter for many years the
talented and able editor of the Albany Ar
gus and one of the most inYeterate Hunk
er. Pro-Slavery Democrats in the nation
on the position lately taken by John Coeh-
rane as to the duty of the Government
towards Slavery. Cochrane, in his speech.
goes every length, even to the arming of
slaves, for the putting down of this rebel
lion, and CrcsWell writes him a congratu-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Which Shall It Be.

The telegraph. the other day, announced
that the people of Charleston lad become
frightened and we're discussing the ques-
ton as to whether their city should be sur
rendered or burned, the Governor alone
favoring the latter proposition. We think
the Governor is right. The war began
in Charleston and it is fitting that there
should be some demonstration there com
memorative of the fact, and more signif-
cant than would be the mere surrender of
the city. 1t ought, therefore, to be burn
ed. Let it be swept entirely from the
face of the earth. Leave not vestige of
it, so that hereafter it will be a difficult
matter to tell whore Charleston stood
Let there be a bonfire by all means and
have the same conducted upon grand
scale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

For some time past the enemy has sent
out daily from Fairfax c. H. scouting
party of 1000 or 1000, which break up
into squads of SO or 100, whe attack our
picket guards. EE
Lieut. Knight. of Co. B, Third New
Jersey, went with 55men as far as Burke's
Station on the Orange and Alexandra R.
r. They stretched two telegraph wires
across the old BTaddock road, one as high
as the forehead of a man on horseback.
the other lower, and awaited the result on
this side. Presently half company of
rebel cavalry dashed up on a charge.
The wires unseated two OF three Of them
and threw the rest into confusion. Our
men rushed up, emptied six saddles and
took one prisoner. Eight of tie party,
who were in ambush, completed the rout,
and emptied two more saddles. Eight
horses galloped within cur lines One
horseman taken prisoner was orderly sergent
T. H. Durham, OF the Sixth Georgia Hus-
sars. He gives information respecting the
enemies scouting expedition. He says
that the P o. hitherto at Fairfax has been
removed to Manassas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

latory letter endorsing all that he says
Gerrit Smith, in turn, writes a letter to
Croswell, welcoming him upon the Adolf
ton platform Vito ever thought that
Gerrit Smith and Edwin Croswell could
agree upon anything, much more, upon the
Slavery question? Wonders never will
cease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
WASHINGTON Yankeeized

From tho Washington Republican, 4th.1
Washington is essentially Yankee city
at the present time. In every department
business is thriving to a degree unparallel-
ed in its history. Real estate has advanc-
ed to unexpected figures. and it is a mat
ter of impossiblity to find suitable accom-
modations for the vast influx of business
pouring in upon us. Enterprise is now
the watchword, where a short year ago in
activity and decay prevailed Vigorous
competition has reduced the price Of many
Of the necessaries of life. Old monopolies
have been scattered to the winds, and the
consumer generally is benefited by the
change. The Washington of to-day is to-
tally different from the Washington of
1860. Many are unacq TAINTED with the
cause of the transformation, and look with
wondering eyes at is only legiti-
mate consequence.
The fact is, the antiquated coaches of
the past regime have rolled away, and the
lightning locomotives of Northern energy
replace them. Thus will it be in other
ATTITUDES than this The fossil remains of
an obsoi etc idea will but serve as momen-
toes of darker age, and happiness and
prosperity will be the results of its ami
hilation. Nive la Yankee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
The Constitution of the new State Of

e The Constitution of the new State of
West Virginia is being made with care,
and will be quite as progressive as the
most progressive of the free States. It
will provide for tn gradual extinction of
slavery in the State for free schools; for
free ballot and for other reforms not
included in the aristocratic constitution of
the Old Dominion. West Virginia is pre-
pairing to take an honorable place in the
roll of States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Retrenchment of Expenses.

Hon. Frederick A. Conkling, of New
York. has presented the form of bill for
the retrenchment of National expenses,
which embodies the following ideas:
/. A reduction of twenty-five per cent
on all salaries. civil, naval and military,
amounting to $4,000 year CT over, iu-
Guiding emoluments,
2. A similar reduction of twenty per
cent where the salaries and emoluments
are over $4,000 and under $4,000
3. Similar reduction of fifteen per cent
on compensation between $4,000 and 3d.
900. -.---e -
4. The reduction of salaries of members
of Congress to $4,000 per annum, subject
to forfeiture Of $40 for each time shat a
member does not answer to his name on a
call Of the yeas and nays, and the reduc-
ton of mileage to ten cents per mile from
the post Off sc nearest the members resi-
dence to Washington city, estimated by
the nearest mail route.
5. The absolute and total abolition of
the franking privilege.
6. The cessation of the system of ap-
pointing supernumerary officials, and the
reduction Of the officials in all the depart
ments of the Government to the number
actually requisite for the proper t-ansac-
ton of business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
GlaSpoM. Mo Dec s

$3.50 The notorious marauder Capt. Sweeney
and his band of robbers, who have for
some time past, kept this section of the
country Ia terror. were captured yesterday
at Rogers Mill, near here, by detach-
ment of Cavalry under Capt. Merrill
Sweeney's pickets were surprised and cap
tured. and his whole band, thirty five in
number, taken without firing gun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Destination of Wisconsin Regiments.

The Madison Argus says the Ninth,
Twelfth and Thirteenth Regiments, are or
dered to Fort Leavenworth, and to report
to Major General Hunter Arms are or
dered to that point for them. These Reg
iments only await the visit of the Pay
master General to be in res5iness to start
for their destination.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

OouHtS Oouri--JeIerSOn County. n
In the mat er of the proof the last will and tesla
ment OF Engelbert Habermann de ceased
On reading and filing instrument in writing pur-
porting 10 be the last will and testament of
dabermann late of the town of Waterloo in the
county OF Jefferson and State of Wisconsin deceased
ana also the accompanying petition of Anna Haber-
manu. representing among other things that the said
lestator lately died at his residence in said town Of
Naterooi that the said Instrument is the last viii and
testament OF said deceased, and that she, petit
tloner aforesaid Is the person and appointed
ny the sald last will eXecutrx thereof; and praying
that day be appoint ed for hearing proofs of said
last Will and testament and that letters estamenta-
ry be to her issued
Its ordered that the proofs of said instrument be
neard before the Judge Of this Court Monday,
9th day ofJanuary, A d. 1852, 1 O'Clock in the
forenoon, at the Court House in the village of Jeer
son, in said County. ~
And is further ordered that public notice tn
be gwen TO the heirs at law of said deceased and to
all other persons interested, by publishing copy Of
TINS order for tree successive weeks prior to aid ay
OF hearing, in the ''Watertown Republican, week
~ newspaper. printed and published at WATERFOWL,
in said County. ..
Dated the 4th day of December, A. D. 1861
By the Court, SAMUEL BAIRD.
deco:ZoW3 County Judge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

WASHINGTON, December S,1S61.-Sec
rotary Chase's Report is finished, and it
will be sent to Congress tomorrow. 1t is
said to contain more profound and origi-
nal discussion of financial questions than
any Treasury Report made for years.
He estimates the Public Debt in 1868, at
the present rates Of expenditure, at eight
hundred million dollars, He will recon-
mend tex upon promissory notes, and
also upon bank notes. in order to remove
them from circulation, and substitute in
their place currency Of the United States
also tax deeds of conveyance, decrease duty
upon liquors and tobacco and increase those
upon tea, coffee, and sugar. The Report
in all, IS about the same length as Secre
tary Cameron's.
Mr.. Chase touches upon the slavery
question in paragraph-advising the
confscation of rebel property as means
OF revenue. He excerpts slaves, because
he says the United States cannot become
stakeholder; but be recommends the
emancipation and the employment of those
liberated, in the service of the Govern
ment. la
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Redeeming In Specie.

The bank Comptroller is redeeming in
gold, at the rates annexed, the bills of
the following smashed banks:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

FOREIGN SYMPATHY WITH REBELLION
If the English in England may be judged
by those Of their countrymen whom meet
in Paris, l think there is 10 doubt on
which side their sympathies lie With one
exception, every EngIishman I have con-
versed with in Paris upon the subject has
plainly exhibited that his feeling was in
favor of seeing our Government DESTROYED
and the South successful. The exception
was an English gentleman, who, about two
years ago, was waited upon. one evening,
by committee of citizens of Mobile, and re-
quested to leave the city before morning,
his fault having been the expression Of
sentiments in opposition to slavery. He
of course he acceeded to the request, and
very naturally now his sympathies are not
with the South.-Paris cor Boston Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

This well known and popular Journals noted for
aYowing its sentiments with candor earlesuess and
independence. 1t has aimed to be right rather
popular, and takes the responsibility of telling the
Truth regardless of the of the offence that may b.
given to Prejudice and Ignorance.
The Principles which the Chicago Tribune espouses
and advocates
Tho Cause of Freedom.
Justice and Humanity
Improyent of the Mental,
1oral and Physical Condition
of he masses.
PerpetuIty of the Union, -
Obedience to the constitution
and Supremacy of the Laws.
Free Homesteads For the Landless,
Encouragement of Home Industry.
No Political Jobbery.
Honest men for Offices
Economy in Government
A Sound Currency and Death to all ssWild Cat Shin
pasters''
And the prosecution of the war against Treason,
until the last rebel has laid down his arms Though
this wicked rebellion against the best and most
niheent government that ever existed in the world,
las become fearfully strong, yet thu American Re-
pubhc Is far stronger the loyal sAIudsils will yet
suhjugate the arrogant 0lgarchy To this patriotic
end the Tribune will work without growing weary,
until che Union has made q footstool of its foes,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Sound Currency and Death to ali 'swild Cat 81
A FIRST CLASS NEWSPAPER.

But the Chicago Tribune, while fearless in the ex-
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

''THE UNION, 1T MUST AND
SHALL BE RESERVED"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

Large bets have been made in New
York, among Gunther's friends, that the
official canvass will give him a majority
over Opdyke, and there is considerable ex.
element in political circles, consequent
upon the frauds that are said to be con-
templated. The New York Herald. which
supported Wood, gives list of the delin-
quent districts. and statement of other
votes that will be thrown ont or counted in
and sums up with the conclusion that it
will be impossible to make Opdvke's plu-
raiity less than 754. To the Tammanv
swindiers. however. all things are possible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

A letter from London says: s.Nau-
teal men here express very discouraging
opinions in regard to the Great Eastern.
They think it doubtful whether she will
ever make another sea trip, and think that
after remaining awhile at Milford Haven.
she will be converted into bath house or
a floating hos ital +"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-22
TO Consump tigeg.

FFNHE Advertiser, having been restored TO
health in very few weeks 5l ve ~
sim pie remedy after having suffered several year
with severe lung aec' ion and that dread di ease,
Consumption--Is anxious 70 make known 10 bis
felIo yg-suferers the fEetus Of cure
To all who desire II, he viii send I copy nf tn e
presc rpton used, Gree Of charge) with direction
for preparing and ng the samA, which the vii !
find a sUnR CURs for CoNsrMprIoN, ASTHMA, BEoN-
cHtTIs, &c. The only object OF the Adv errtser in
sending the Prescription benefit he afflicted,
and spread rmatlon which he concejyes 10 be i'll
valuable, an &c hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy, as Itwl cost them nothing, and may
prove a blessn
Parties wishing the prescription will Please al.
Rev. EDWARD 4. WILSON,
Williamsburg,
Kings Couaty New York
ncOth,
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-11-22

ly arranged fields " i'll ahundantly testify. His
hand was ever open TO minister TO the wants of
the deserving poor and needy; and his house
was the seat Of the most generous hospitality
IN his dealings, he was generous and scrupu-
louNy honest, aud he passed through his long
and active life, "sans psur Il sans yep,oc.a"-
without fear and without reproach. He ,uryi-
we'd hIs excellent and amiabe VII, Exactly two
months, and has lett behind hm large family
Of excellent and deservedly esteemed children.
His remains were inferred in the family burial
ground, on his farm, attended by his numerous
family, and large number of sympathIslng
friends. Requiescat in pocs.
"Weep not for him who dieth--
For he sleeps and is at rest,
And the couch whereon he Iieth
Is the green earth's quiet breast"
JOROAN-On the 9Th inst, FRANK. infan,
son OF Hon. FHANcIs and LouIsA f. JORDAN.
aged four months.
Il is well with the child, owe are autboyi-
zed by Scripture, without expecting revelation
from Sod respecting their state, Ghe state OF
children diving 10 miancy) to rejoice in the
hope that they are sleeping in Jesus, and living
with him, and shall be brought with hi n, in the
great day of his appearance"