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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

Aohnty COurt--Je11efSOD County. In Probate
In the matter of the proof of last will and tes-
lament of Nathan Harris, deceased.
On Reading and fling ns trume ent in writing
Purporting to be he last viii and testament of Ma
than Harris late of the town Aztalan in the coun-
" of Jefferson and State of Wisconsin, deceased and
also the accompanying petition of Harrison Harris.
representing among other thng the said testator
lately died at is residence in said town of Aztaan
that the said instrument is the last Will and tesla
ment of said deceased, and that he, the petiioner
aforesaid Is of the heirs of said deceased and that
no person snamed and appointed by the said last
will executor thereof; and praying that day be ap-
pointed or hearing the proofs of said last will and
testament and that administrator with the viii
annexed be appointed by the court
1t IS ordered that the proofs of said instrument
heard before the Judge of this Court Monday the
Ith day Of October A. D. 1851 at II O'Clock in the
forenoon at the Court House in the village Jeffer-
son. in said county.
And it Is further ordered hat public notice thereof
be gwen to the heirs at law of said deceased and
all other persons interested, by publishing copy
this order for three successive weeks prior to day
Of hearing, in the ''Watertown Republican, a week
y newspaper, printed and published at Watertown
in said county.
Dated the % day ofseptember a. D. 1851.
By the Court, SAMUEL BAIRD.
Sep6w3 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Child's Evening Prayer.

Jesus, Heavenly Sheperd, hear me,
Bless tiny little lamb tonight;
Through the darkness be thou near me,
Watch my sleep till morning light.
All this day thy hand has led me,
And thank thee for thy care
Thou hast warmed, and fed and clothed me
Listen to my evening prayer,
May my sins all be for -iven;
Bless the friends love SO well
When l die, take me to Heaven.
Happy there with thee to dwell.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
County Court, Jefferson County---1n Pro-
bate.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In matter of the estate OF Nathan Harris late of
the town of Aztalan. the county of jefferson and
State of NIscon sin deceased.
Letters of administration on the said estate having
been issued aud the first Monday of April being
by order OF this court limited for the creditors of said
deceased a the last day present shsir claims for
animation aud allowance Netice is hereby given that
the undersigned Judge of said will. the first
Monday in each of the months of January and April,
a. D. 1862, the Court House in jefferson, in said
County receive examine and adjust all claIms and
demands of all persons against said deceased.
Dated Jefferson the Tth day OF October A D. 1851
SAMUEL BAIRD.
oct25w4 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

At last ii has dawned upon the slow
obtuse and over-indulgent Northern mind,
that is very foolish to be Petting, protect
ing and fostering that element in the South
which is employed most effectively against
the Government; that it is idle to declare
dumb ships aud dead acres confscated,
while doing nothing about property that
can think, talk, dig trenches and fight
The simple absurdity of this appears to
have struck many minds at once-the folly
of longer upbolding and strengthening the
only element of the Southern population
that gives the rebellion formidable char
aeter Gin. Gazette H75
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

Sr. PAUL's CLOCK, LONDON A writer
thus describes the machinery of the great
London clock The pendulum is fourteen
feet long, and the weight at the end is 100
pounds; the dial on the outside is regula
ted by smaller one within; the length
Of the minute hand on the exterior dials
is eight feet and weight Of each seventy
FIVE pounds; the length of the hour fin
gers is two feet and two and half inches.
The fine tone bell which strikes, is clearly
distinguishable from everv other bell in
the metropolis, and has been heard audlbly
at the distance Of twenty miles It is
about ten feet in diameter, and is said to
weigh four and half tons. The bell is
tolled on the death of any member Of the
royal family, Of the Lord Mayor OF Bishop
of London, or the Dean of the Cathedral,
The whole expense of building the Cathe-
dral was about million and half pounds
sterling. ''7s1- - -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Jefferson County eourt--In Probate
In the matter of the estate
of
Origin ROyce. deceased.

-UElSln hNYNV, utctaseu- ] IT
On readisg and fling the petition of Ira R.
Rood. of the of ateroo in the County of JEFF
ferson and State of Wisconsin, representing among
OF her things taat Mark kiIhourn who appointed
admins Of said estate has died leaving part
the Goods &C. unadministered and that it is neees-
Sary to appoint administrator debopiS non to ad-
minist er said estate and praying that Paul Hitch
cock OF the Lake MllS in said County, be ap-
pointed said trust.
II is ordered That said petition be heard before
the Judge of this Court Monday the I'd day OF De
-cenber next. at II O'Clock in the forenoon, the
Court House in the village Of Jefferson N SAID Go unity
And it further ordered that notice thereof be CIV
en- the heirs of said deceased and TO all persons m
terested by publishing copy Of this order tor three
weeks suecessvely prior to said day OF hearing IN
the Wa+ertov-u Repu bliean Weekly newspaper.
printed and published at Natertcwn IN sara county
Dated tho 18th day OF October. A D 1851
BY the Court, SAMtEL bAIhp
ox7v9 County Judge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

An establishment in Alexandria, at which
soldiers desiring to desert were supplied
with citizens cla thes and passes to WASH
incton, for the moderate sum of FIVE dollars
has Just been broken up The managers
and .ropers in" of the concern were all
arrested. eeE rl ar-
Since our troops have landed at Beaufort
two docks have been built. plank-road
laid, immense store houses put up to receive
the contents of the vessels, ovens erected
post office established, simultaneously =
with the prosecution Of more purely mill
tary labors, such as setting tents, throw
ing up intreacbments, establishing camp
police, and otherwise administering the
government of an army.
An Americas resident in London recent
IL said that the dress circle Of English
society is secession ts the core, but that
the pit is SQUAD fer the Union. This, We
think, is a fair statement of the case
Aristocrats and snobs naturally sympathize
with the sIareholding oligarcby, while the
people naturally support the party whichis is
sustaining liberty and popular rights
Robert J. Walker, who is at Washing
ton. asserts With great positiveness that
the rebel treasury will completely break
down before next March, and that tie re-
bellion will by that time prove sn utter
failure. Mr. Walker has had al extensive
experience iD the South, and understand:
/ the capabilities Of the rebel States as vel
as any public man not engaged in the re
beilion,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

Women" says Forbes, in his Ice
land, ''are protected by the most stringent
and anti-kissing laws, Any one, kissing
anybody, with or without the lady's con
sent, save bis lawful wife. is liable to one
hundred and forty ellis of wadmall per kiss
enough, as NJ. Mallet quantity remarks,
to furnish a ships crew with money jack
cts. The love ditties of anorous or bro
ken hearted swains might also be Proseeu-
ted, and the perpetrators severely fined
for the advantage Of the hard bearted
young lady,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Sheriff's Sale. State of Wisconsin. Jeffer-
Comfy.

Patrick Dufey plaintiff, against James G. Kelley,
defendant. Foreclosure.
BY virtue of and pursuant to Judgment of fore
closure and sale in the above entitled rendered
on the fourth day of June, a 1861 favor of the
said pi int and against said defendant shall offer
for sale and sell at public auction the highest bid
der, at the Exchange Hotel in the city of Waertown
county aforesaid Saturday. the 9th day of Novenl-
Der next at the hour of two clock in the
that day. the following described premse or SO much
thereof as shall be necessary to raise the
said judgment, with interest and cost to wit: The
following described tracts of land the town
ofMlford, county of Jefferson and State of WiScon-
SIN containing together hundred and seventy
i've and twenty hundredths of land, accor-
ding TO Government survey, to wit The south east
quarter OF the north quarter of section twenty
SIX Coz also the south west quarter Of the north
west quarter of section yfve (25 fraction
al lot No two 2) of said section twenty (25 ) and
also the south west qnarter IT the north quar-
ter OF Sc cton twentyJhree (23) all in township eight
(S) north of range number foU teen east.
Dated Sherif's Office, August 5th, 1861
HEBER SMITH
Sheriff jeff Co. Wis.
Williams 4 Leonard Plff's Atty's aug9 2:9wl3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Ia Circuit Court, jefferson Comfy, State of
Visions in. ....

John GUdyer, plaintiff -.
against r
James Tiff, .-
Eliza A. TIfTt,
John :. Rockwell, : SHERIFF'S SALE.
D. " Rockwell, IN FOR ECLOSURE L.
Otis D. Ran iau,
John Poe,
aud Isaac Poe, Defendants
D virtue of and pursuant to judgement Of fore
- closure and sale in the above entitled action
dered the 18th day of September A. 1861, in ia
ofthe said plaintiff, and against the said defendant
shall offer far sale and sell at public Auction to the
highest bidder at the Planters Hotel in the city of
Watertown County afore reSaid Thursday the sec
ond day ofJanuary A. D 1862, at the hour of eleven
o'clock in the forenoon of that day the following de-
scribG6 premises or so much thereof shall be
essary to raise the amount of said Judgment with in
terest and costs to-wt The east half of the South
West quarter of Section number one G) in township
number % North of range number sixteen de- east
aud lying and being in the town of Concord in the
county of Jefferson and State Of Wisconsin and con-
tanning Eighty acres of land more less reserying
half of said described land occupied for
school house site by school district number i've in
said town of COncord. HEBEB SMITH,
Enos & Hail. Plf's Att'ys. Sheriff jeff Co Wis.
Dated, Sheriffs Office, Jefferson Sept oath 1861.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
SELECTED POETRY.
Ny Ain Ingle-Side.
BY MRS. J. WEBB.

Let the proud hae their splendor,
The great hae their fame.
vi a their vain pleasures,
Abroad or at home:
l envy them ne a their wealth
An their pride,
While I've those l lo'e dear
Round my ain ingle-side,
Nae care can perplex me,
Nae sorrow annoy
Nor cloud O. despair
Dim the sun o'my joy
But still weel co tented,
Whatever betide.
While I've those l lo'e dear
Round my ain ingleside.
The cauld world may scoff,
An the great may disdain
The few simple pleasures
That come in my train; d.
Peace hallows the spot;
AM nae care can divide
The affection that circles
My ain ingle-side.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
In county court. Jefrerson County.
In the matter o. the estate
Of
pbslSn Warwir. Geceas

Philip Warwig. deceased
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF an oroer
ofIceuse made in said matter the 21st day OF oe-
tober instant hv the County Court Of said County,
the undersigned adminis traitor of the estate OF a1
deceased, viii the 29th day of November heAi az
one O'clock IN the afternoon at the dwelling mouse on
the premises eer for sale at public Ferdue ne 20
lowing described lands TO 1.-The North half OF tne
north vest quarter of section four and the east haf
the east half north east quarter OF the north
east qusTter of section FIVE in the town OF waterloo,
Jefferson County. and six Of OF the soutn west
quarter Of the south west quarter Of section trtE
two. in the town of Portland. Dodge County
The teras Of sale viii he made known at the time
and place of sale,
Dated October 23d. 1851 LOUIS HENEFELD,
oct25v4 Administrstor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

Did not use any saleratus or other cleans
ing substance. They were unnecessary. :
Heat was all he required IL.
It. P, Kimbal thought shat imphee was
superior to the Chinese sorghum particu-
larly SO far as its chrystallizable qualities
were concerned. He said that Mr. Camp
bell, of Pecatonica, has made this season
two barrels of sugar from this variety of
eaae. The specimen presented By Mr..
Kimbal was grown upon alimestone ledge
He thought that continued use of the
same seed would cause the deterioration
OF tie cane, and advised the use Of new
seed yearly. He thought that the plant
was as hardy as corn, and as easily raised
He stated that the young plants could be
transplanted as readily as cabbages He
thought that another year, more syrup
would be made in Winnebago county than
was ever imported, and that the eeunty
would then be Independent of their southern
friends in Dixie. One county south of
Chicago had raised. the present year,
$4,000 gallons Of syrup, which at 40o
would produce $4,000. and thought that
next year the sugar crop will be worth
more than the wheat crop. He endorsed
all that Lad been said relative to planting
upon sandy soil, and thought that the vi
cisituaes Of the climate affected the soil.
Mr. jackson planted quarter of an
acre in a disused barn yard, and presented
sample The favor was unmistakable
and the color very dark. The product of
the quarter acre was 60 gallons.
Fl. P. Slonan presented sample ofsyrup
manufactured from green cane. Mr. s.
thought that though the cane grown upon
sandy soil produced the fairest syrup the
prairie soil would give the greater yield.
The usual product was 200 gallons per
acre. He would plant in drills. running
his rows north and south, and had found
that the more he could get on his ground
the better the syrup and the greater the
yield He bad found that the prodcut was
better this year than last, notwthstand-
ing that the former was manufactured
green. He planted about the middle Of
May, and found that the terminating
qualities of the seed were not easily des
troyed He had known Instances where
seed had grown from being self-sown the
preceding fall,
Mr.. Fletcher said he made the syrup for
his neighbors fer one half, or 25 cents per
gallon. The actual cost of manufacturing
is not far from A cents per gallon. We
worked Al days, and made 90 gallons per
day, requiring the continued services Of a
man and pair of horses. and burning six
teen cords Of wood, costing 81 per cord
The Miller evaporator which he used, Jcost
$3.50.
Mr.. pardee had discovered that it required
one half cord of wood for every forty
gallons of syrup, ..-..
Dir. Foster thought that an arch could
be constructed in such a manner as to
materially economize fuel.
The chairman then declared the discuss
ion ended, and the meeting was adjourned
TIL week from Thursday. Subject for
discussion: Mixed Husbandry.- Chicago
Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Henry Ward BeeCher on The Slavery
Question.

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, in his ser
mon on Thanksgiving Day, took ground
very decidedly against any emancipation
Of the slaves by act of Congress He
said = .....
1--WE who boast of our Constitution,
must not violate it ourselves in p@tting
down those who violate it. We must not
by Congressional legislation declare poGti-
cal emancipation. l wish We could. l
wish Adam had not sinned, and his poster
ity had not been affected but that does
net help the matter. | wish our fathers
bad stood out against what are called the
compromises Of the Constitution. Better
then than now, The serpent just hatehed
is not half so much to be feared as the SER
pent full grown Sour troubles have IL
creased with every generation, and hat is
the use Of sighng over what can't be
helped Our fathers signed the bond, and
we acceptedit. Can we afford to break
it for even so magnificent result as the
emancipation of the Saves? Shall We
rend the crystali Instrument joy of the
world, and our pride? 1t is very easy to
say, ''now it is state of war-let US de-
clare emancipation. The war has not
driven us out of cur Institutions. We are
not ourselves in state of rebellion. We
cannot expect by destroying the Constitu
ton to put down the rebellion. If any one
ask me whether law or constitution are
inferior to original principles of morality
and justice, say no; but plighted faith is
itself in the nature of sacred moral
principle. Our faith is given and must be
kept.
What legislation cannot do, the sword
can aud will do, What we never could
have had the liberty to do, the rebels have
thrust upon themselves. There never was
! more remarkable instance in which con-
dign punishment has followed transgres-
sion than this. Having made war for the
maintenance of Slavery, they have brought
down upon their own heads this destruo-
tiop. Let US see The Southrn strength
in this self imposed war is Slavery. They
have placed this system as bulwark, and
are fighting our Constitution from behind
that. And now it has come to pass that
by their own selecting and arrangement
we are not able to fulfill our sworn com
pact to maintain the integrity Of the Union
and the Constitution Itself except by
breaking their shield Of slavery. 1t is not
political act but a military necessity
which they have compelIcd, and by that
means brought on themselves the begin
ming of emancipa ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

La Peterson Maldaners Block, Watertown, WiScon-
sin Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, Gre
series, Hardware, Crockery, Glassware, Mechanics
Tools Hats. Caps, Boots, and Shoes, Window Paper,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

Clock and Watch Repairer, and Dealer in Checks,
Watches JeweIry, Silver and plated Ware, Volins and
strings, Gun Caps, Wads etc. All work done by him
to give satisfaction, aud as low as at any
other shop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Howard Association,
PHIL DELP Fl A.

BsneroIsHt IStjtutfop established by special Edo'g-
ptsat, for the rJj Of the Sex and distressed, a.
sietsf NTH Truieat and Epidemic DtSedeeS ana eS-
s.iIl for the Cure Of Diseases cftbs >erudi Organs
NHr &pICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
kS1 surgeon, all who apply by letter, wit n oes
cripton of their condition. (aEe occupation haoits OF
life Sc.) cases of extreme poverty, Medlclnes
fur nj shed free of charge.
other Diseases of he Sexual Organs, and on the NEW
RExEplEs employed in the DiSpensary, sent TO the
Ricfed in sealed envelopes. free of charge
Two or three stamps postage will be aeeept ale:
Address DIR. J SKILLIN H0UGHToN; ActlHS @ E
surgeon Howard ASSOCIATION. Fo. ,. South Nlnth
street PbiIade}pbia Pa By order of the Directors
-. EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President,
GEO. FAIRCHILD, SECRETARY. ln4oy1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
Milwaukee, w atert'n

AND B. 7. RAIL ROAD.
yryTIL further notice. Passenger trans VII
Watertovn n for Milwaukee at A NJ conn ~ ,.ls
- t~sfns of Milwaukee and Chicago Railroad for
Chicago aud all points East
Fare Always as Low as by any other Line
Trainsleave Milwaukee for Watertown at 4:S0 P NJ
Gu arrival Of trains from Chicago leave
"a, Srn prairie and Columbus at Els P. NJ.
: :. MER RILL, Supt'
Feb. 1861. ootf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

Various opinions are held respecting
the length Of tbs present session of Con-
gress, Judge ColIamer, Of Vermont, who
is one Of the shrewdest men in Congress.
advises an early Adjournment He says;
''War is not a business Congress can cngi-
neer. 1t is properly executive business
and the moment Congress passes beyond
the line Of providing for the wants Of the
Government, and deciding the purposes of
the war, TO say how it shall be conducted,
the whole thing viii prove a failure"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

An extraordinary report urging the
restriction of the right Of suffrage and
denouncing free schools as fostering "a
spirit Of licentiousness, has been present.
ed to the Virginia State convention now in
session.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

1t IS said that the report of Commissioner
Edwards, Of the General Land Office,
exhibits the astonishing fact that, not
withstanding the political difficulties the
country, actual settlements on the public
lands have greatly increased, and that
during the year forty thousand new farms
of eighty acres each, have been added to
the wealth of the Republic
a rebel spy was captured yesterday
about seven miles below Alexandria He
reports, that be has bve1 IN the habit of
visiting our lines as often as three times
a week, carrying messages and papers and
important information to the rebels. He
crossed the Occoquan riverin a small boat,
sinking it on this side, and at night eluding
the vigilance Of cur picbets and made his
way to Alexandria, where he always found
the required information, with all the late
papers from New York. The next evening
be would start on his way back, taking
the same route, arriving within the rebel
lines on the following morning, New York
World. z
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
RAIRn N SKINNER.

Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Land and Loan
Agents have complete abstract Of the Records OF a
aud membranes on Real Estate in Jefferson
Ce. OHice over Bank Of Watertown, WatertoVn, Is
S. BAIRD. = o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

Dr. G.. Shamberg has located himself
permanently at Watertown, and Is no"
frf-ySsS- zsA repaired to wait upon those who may
@II1I I1 require his servseS. ONCE in Pr1eh-
ards Block. over the Natertown Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

This is a true account of the evacuation
of Ship Island by the rebels. The report
copied by New York paper from the
Orleans Picayune, speaking Of tile i'm
mense Lincoln feet that watched their
debarkation, corresponds with the yarn
impressed upon the rebel prisoners. And
thus was won one of the most important
stations on our Southern blockade, with
one steamer of ninety men and four guns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
HARLOW PEASE,
ENOs & HAIL,

Attorney at Law, Watertown, Wisconsin. Once ever
ETnw,II's store W est side of the River.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

The American government has had
made, at the great military establishment
Of Alexis Godillot, in Paris, ten thousand
uniforms, with tents and camp equiPages
coaplete, even to the tent sticks and fry
ing pans. The uniforms are all of the
model Of the Cbasseurs Piei of the
French army, the smartest, easiest. and
most iauntv dress in the French service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
A. PETERSON.

sputy County Surveyor of Jefferson and podg'
aunties once over Watertown Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13

1t is known that in very many cases
the Colonels of regiments are partners of
the suffers. the profits being SO large that
men are often unable to get the appoint
ment upon any other terms. The profits
Of sutler for flll regiment are from
Sc. 600 to $12, OO0 a year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
VI. MOORE. NJ. d.

Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon once IN }.
W. Coles Block. .
once hours, 5 to Q, A. N, TO and 6 to P. n.
esidence. 9th St, 4th from Mains South side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
UDS0N PRENTICE,

Barber Rooms in Watertown Bank building OIL
Perfumery, Cigars, Tobacco, &c, always on nam
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-12-13
q. u. PEASE & CO..
.SFiSTRG

Wholesale Dealers in Wines, Liquors, Cigars, etc Al
se rectifers of the celebrated Star Whiskey. Mann
street Watertown, Wis.