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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05
A New Plan for Saving the Country.

We find floating about in the papers a
plan of compromise which it is suggested
might have tendency, if adopted, to save
the country by putting an end to the pres
snt war. If it be true, as is alleged, that
Doct. Crittenden, of Kentucky, or Doct
Ben. Wood, of the city of New York, is to
offer at the present session of Congress, a
proposition similar to that the first named
gentleman urged so strenuously at the last
one. and the same does not succeed, as we
confidently hope and think it will not, then
we suggest that some other gentleman pre-
sent the following: The removal Of the
Missouri Line as far North as the st. Law
renee river, all south of that to be devoted
to slavery declaration by the Republi-
cans that they are sorry they elected Lin
coin, and are willing to be- forgiven; the
public burning of the Chicago platform,
and such portions of the Bible as seem to
conflict with slavery; the removal of Bun
ker Hill Monument to South Carolina the
immediate massacre of all free negroes in
the Northern States the perpetual Danish
ment of Garrison, Phillips, Abby Folsom,
Daniel Pratt, Mrs. Bloomer and Caleb
Gushing, to Liberia 3. PhuiJus Uaama
to be amended so as to read E. Pluribus
Carolina the turkey Buzzard to be sub
stituted for the American eagle; Major An
dorson to be hung, the stars to be oblite-
rated from the national ensign and a bale
of cotton substituted; Howell Cobb to be
proclaimed president, and Gov. Floyd sec
rotary of the treasury; only two newspa-
pers to be allowed in the free states-the
New York Day Book and the Eastern Ar
gus; the New England pulpit to be con-
srolled by Censors appointed by Senator
Wigfail; the old hats of Iverson, JEFF. Da-
Wis and Yancey, shall be set up in the mar
kst places of the more sebellious northern
cities, and every person refusing 0beisance
shall have his nose fattened, be painted
black and sold into slavery" There is
only one amendment we can think of that
will improve this arrangement, and that is
that the Milwaukee Ners be included in
the list of newspapers that shall be allow
ed to cir eulate at the North Otherwise il
is all right If any compromise at all
is to be made with the traitors and rebels
who are seeking the overthrow of the Gov
eminent, let US go the whole figure and
done with it There is no sense Inf hall
doing thing.
But, to be serious, we do hope that the
word Compromise will not be mentioned,
except in d"tastation, while Congress is in
session. ''No compromise with traitors
should be the rallying cry with every man
here at the North Let the present diff
culties be settled, as they commenced, at
she point of the bayonet Any other
arrangement of them will be only tempo
rary. The point may as well be settled
now, as at any future time, as to whether
We really have a Government and what, il
anything it is worth. If it is not able to
put down this rebellion, the people want
30 know it. 1t is time enough, after this
fact is ascertained, to talk about Compro.
mise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05
Jefferson County Court. In Probate.


In the matter of the of Mark Kilbourd late
fthe town OF LAX Mills in the county of jefferson
and State of WiScon SIN. deceased. aa1 7-s
Letters of admins ration the said estate having
been issued, and the first Monday of January next
being by order this Court m ted for the Cred
itor of said deceased the last day to present their
claims for examination and allowance: Notice is
hereby given that the undersigned Judge Of said
Court will on the Monday in each of the months
of September, November and January next, at the
Court House in jefferson, in said County. receive
examine. and adjust all claims aud demands of sli
persons against said deceased.
Dated Jefferson the LIST day of July, A. D. 1861
SAMUEL BAIRD.
Jrly5-4w4 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05

The correspondent of the New York
Tunes, at Washington, under date of the
9th, says:
have traced the compromise story Of
the sensation reporters to It's source. Con.
hdentlaI messengers really have brought
communications from the Government here.
and the Administration has really sent
back confidential messengers to the capitol
of Virginia, to negotiate with the Cover.
nor of that State. So far the story is true
but it happens that it is Gov Pierpont, at
Wheeling, and not Mr.. JEFF Davis nor
Mr.. John Letcher. at Richmond, with
whom these communications have been
made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05
The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
Celebrated Female Pills

PrePared from a prescription Of SIR J. Clarke, NJ
D., Physician EgtraoTdlnaTy to the Queen
This invaluable medicnei unfaiIing in the cure Of
all those painful and dangerous diseases which the
female constitution subject 1t moderates all e1-
cesses and removes all distractions, and speed
cure may be relied ..s..e RI -.-=s
To MARRIED LADIES it is peculiarly suited. It will
in short time, bring on the monthly periods with
regularity Each BOTTLE price 81, 90 bears the Gov
eminent Stamp of Great Britain. to prevent counter
feits.
CAUTI0N.-These Pills should not be taken by
females during the First Three Months Of Pregnancy
as they to bring Miscarriage bat at any
ether time they safe
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affection Pair
i'll the Back and Limbs Fatigue on slight exertion
Palpitation of the Heart Mysteries and Whites these
Pills will effect when all other means have
failed; and although powerful remedy, do not con
tain iron, calomel, anthony anything hurtful to
the constitution. Full directions in the pamphlet
around each package which should be carefully pre-
served. Sole Agent for the United States and Canada
JOB MOSES, Gate / C. Baldwin & Coz
Rochester, n. 7.
n. B.Sl, 90 and six postage stands enclosed to any
authorized Agent, viii insure bottle containing 50
Pills, by return mail. Sold by Geo. c. Wainwright
and WilliamC Fountain, Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05
Bank of Grant County.

The Grant County Herald says that E.
R. Hinckley & Co. Bank of Grant Coun-
ty, at Platteville, is about to 10 re organ
lied and placed on a secure basis. Some
twenty-five responsible men 60 in as stock
holders, and the circulating notes are to
be made good. Those holding bills of this
Bank are advised nos to sacrifice anything
Oh them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05

The Natertown Republican recently
came out with an elaborate article in de-
Tense Of the banks. Not long since this
paper was tolerably sound Oh the bankino
question, and this fact, ia en- in connec.
ton with the character Of the article-its
stereotype argument,its appeals to tie PUB,
lie to extend their sympathies to the suffer
ing bankors,--all this stamps the article a,
a company concern. -Madison Argus.
The Argus does net state the case correct
ly. We INDUCED in no such "swset re-
frain" as that paper says We did, but only
asked "the extension of confidence in ou1
Wisconsin banks until they show them
selves unworthy" There certainly was
nothing cut of character in this
Nor is it true, as the Argus intimates,
that the REPUBLICAN has changed front
ION the Banking question" There is
nothing in the article to which it alludes,
sustaining that view. This paper stands
exactly where it has stood all the while,
and does not see the inconsistency Of
any positions it has taken. If the .Argu.
does, we should be pleased to have it
point the same out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05

MoNnr MATrERs.-There is every indi-
cation now that the ten Banks disered;ted
s few days since will coon be current again.
The Milwaukee Bankers and Merchants are
busily engaged in perfecting such an ar
rangsment. Persons holding any of that
kind of money will do well to not part with
it at a discount.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05
SOUND OF BALLs.-An ALBANY Zorava


SOUND OF BALLs,-An Albany Zouave,
who was in the Bethel affair, says:
The enemy soon found cut where we
were, and began to throw their fire into
the wood, but, fortunately for us, they
aimed little too high. Every instant We
could hear the balls whizzing through the
air and crashing among the trees. We
could tell each kind Of ball or bullet by the
sound it made in passing through the air.
There was the rifed cannon, the balls of
which rushed along with shriIl, angry
shrek, as it may be called, like the sound
of steam whistle the big balls ard
shells went humming along, and there was
also the hiss Of grape shot, and rife snd
musket balls
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05
APPOINTMENTS In THE REGULAR Arm

APPOINTMENTS In THE REGULAR Army.
Among the appointments in the eleven
new regiments of the regular army. the
following are from this State:
Edwin T. Townsend. of Milwaukee, lst
Lieut.. in the 18th regiment of Infantry /;
Headquarters, Fort Trumbull, Connect
cut.
D. R. Colt, Madison, 1st Lieut.. 18th
Regiment Regiment of Infantry; Head
quarters, Fort Independence, Boston.
Edgar U Conner, of Beloit, 1st Lieut.
18th Regiment of Infantry; Headquarters
Fl. Hamilton, \. 7.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05

A II persons having claims against Ralph Lord are
Thereby requested to present the with proper
vouchers to the subscriber at the st lately occu-
pied by said Lord, or before the 18th day of Au.
gust next. And all persons indebted to said Ralph
Lord are requested to make immediate payment to
the subscriber It the above N entioned place
G, B. SKINNER, Assignee of Ralph Lord
NatertoWn July Ind, 1861. Y2n4W4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05

A REBEL POWDER MILL IN CANADA
The Woodstock C. W. Times contains
the following:
"a powder mill, we understand, has
been erected on tributary of the Thames
in this neighborheod, and is engaged night
and day in the production of very supe-
rior article of rife powder, The proprie-
tor of this mill is gentleman who has but
lately smigrated from the South, and the
object of his labors evidently is to make
an article, which, under the neutrality laws
should not be allowed if our friendly re-
lations with the federal government are to
continue. We regret to learn that an of
ticer in one of our military regiments is in
somo way engaged in the enterprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05

A SECRET SEssIos.-A movement is on
foot among several senators and members
of Congress, to have Congress sit in secret
session. One argument used is that this
Congress is unit and that # will be prin-
cipally grand council of war. There is
ample precedent for a secret session, as
Congress sat with closed doors during the
var of 1912, Notwithstanding the prece-
dent, we hope it will not be done It may
exaggerate the Importance and minister to
the vanity of members to sit with closed
doors, but it can werk nothing but mis-
chief to the country at large,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05

PROPERTY DESTROYED AT MARTINsBURG.
Intelligence reached Baltimore yesterday
evening that the Confederate forces at
Martinsburg, Va, under command of Gen.
Jackson, had on Friday night last destroy
ed forty eight locomotives and large num-
Der of cars, in all nearly three hundred, be-
longing to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company,
OF the locomotives destroyed, five were
first class passenger engines, and Of the
cars only five were passenger; the balance
were eondola, coal and horse ears. A
large lot of ccal contained in some of the
cars was eonfscated Tie destruction
was commenced by burning, aud what co d
not be burned was otherwise destroyed. :
One Of the engines. previous to being fred,
was wrapped in an American flag
The property destroyed was at the COM
pany's depot. at Martinsburgh and the de-
s'ruction the more deyilish from the fact
that the bridges at Harper's Ferry and
other points being destroyed, they could
not be used for transportation from the
East. The value of the property will
reach considerably over half million of
dollars, most of the engines destroyed hav-
ing cost $4,000 each.
The verdict of the Naperville jury in
the celebrated Burch Divorce case, has
been set aside by the Court and new til
al granted,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05
a Wisconsin Regiment Of Cavalry,

Gel. Edward Daniels publishes in the
Racine -Adu0cate, circular setting forth
that he has been authorized to raise reg
iment of cavalry from this State, and wish
es to raise at once battalion Of four COM
panies consisting Of 56 men each.
Daniels has been regularly commissioned
as Colonel by Gov. Randall, for the pur-
pose Of raising this regiment, and therefore
acts under ample authority, Col, Daniels,
we have every reason to believe from our
knowledge of him, will make an efficient
officer, and one that it will be agreeable to
serve under. Those who desire to enter
this arm of the service, have a cha ce now
under favorable auspices.
All communications should be addressed
to Colonel Daniels at Ripon, or Col. Cal
vert G, White, at Naturalization Jour
nal!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05
8 u SIN e s s & ARD S
Prn ed in the neatest manner, and at the Lowest
Cash Prices. Having in running order

Capable of turning out Over One Thousand Inn
pressionS per Hour, enabled to do the fin
and smaller descriptions of Jobbing, such Cir
culars Cards, Bill Heads Letter Heads etc, prompt
~ and much cheaper than be done anywhere else
in this section.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-05

CLOAK Tsssels and Girdles, at
" PETERsoN'S
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-08

g. The death Of Judge Douglas has been
received with profound regret by all parties
throughout the Union. Strong and uncom.
promising in bis political pinions, be readily
laid them aside and offered bis services to the
President, his most strenuous political oppo-
neut, when he found his country in danger.
How different from bis late competitor, John
G. Breckenridge, whose treachery in defeating
the election of Judge Douglas for the purpose
of aiding the Secessionists 10 dissolving the
Union is now no longer a question Of doubt.
They knew that Douglas would be elected il
nominated, and that would leave them no
pretext for treason and secession. They
desired the election Of Lincoln, as an excuse
for their treason.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-08

g. TsE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, for June, has
been particularly prepared as an "Army
Number" with the intention Of supplying
good reading to the troops in camp; and the
merchants and lte!ateurs Of Boston have
generously made up subscription which will
enable Messrs. Ticknor & Fields to send
forward 10000 copies for frse distribution.
Among the contents we find an article called
"The Pickens and Stealin's Rebellion !" one
describing, in lively style, the march Of the
Seventh Regiment, of New York, to Wash
irgton; one on Napoleon the Third and
an Army Hymn" to the tune of "Old Hun.
dred," by DR.. Holmes. There is also a
continuation of"Agnes of Sorrento" q clever
story called "a Bag of Meal" which should
be by Miss Prescott; thoughtful paper
apparently by the "Country Parson," Con
cerning Things Slowly Learnt" and various
other good things.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-08

This is q small town about ten miles from
Il ,vre de Grar.. Th,rr are two nice Rolling
" lie about a niln r.si nf this place, the
business of the town IL UUt increased by the
Mills. The principal occupation OF the citi'
zens is fishing. A gentleman told me at hls
fishery, that be had taken four hundred bar
rels OF herring at one haul. This may seom
q big fish story, but am assured by others
it is actually true. There 10 Church here
(Episcopal) one hundred and thirty years old.
The brick in it we're brought from England,
and 10 the church .ysrd is grave.stope dated
l734 The walls Of the buildipg are three
feet thick.
An election is being held here to-day for
the Member Of Debate, (the same thing as
our Assembly,. saw q hand'bill in town
urging all good men to go to the polls and
votd for McIntire, to prove that the "old
5th district was unconditionally for the
Union"
Our Regiment is distributed along the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad, from Elkton to Havre de Grace
How long we will stay cannot tell but the
impression is we will very shortly move to
| Washington.
IN speaking of the election to-day, should
have mentioned q wise precsution OF Captain
Bruner,-knowing the feeling the people
hereabouts, he requested his men not to visit
the town or &C TO Che polls, as the presence
Of military might influence them. l sm hap
py to say the Captains request, to man
wss lived up to.
The boys are oil well-in fne spirits.
will write to you again as soon as anything o
importance traDspires.
Respectfully, Yours,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-08
GsItarapbit Nelus.
Death of senator Deuglas.

CHICAGO June 3.-Senator Douglas ex-
pired at 9 o'clock, this morning.
Those who we're in attendance on Senator
Douglas we're Mrs. Douglas, DR.. Miller j..
nj adison QUITS, Mrs. Quits and j. NJ. Cntts,
Of Washington; ID. F. Rhodes, OF Cleveland (;
DR.. McVickar, spencer q. Benham, and DR..
1lay, Of Chicago. The remains will be taken
TO Washington on Wednesday.
The city Is in state OF most profound sor-
row for the death Of Senator Douglas. Re.
publicans Join with Democrats in lamentipg
II. From Springfield and other important
places 10 the State, we learn, by telegraph,
that there Is general expression OF grief
The funeral will be the most solemn and i'm
posing demonstration ever seen 10 this state.
There is every demonstration OF mourning
here. The death of Douglas, following so
soon after that OF Ellsworth Chicago and H.
linois feel as il they bad peculiar cuuse OF sor.
row in this war, for many believe that Mr..
Douglas death was hastened by the troubles
Of the country
WAsHIsosoN, June This community
is deeply affected by the news Of Senator
Douglas death. The President and Cabinet
Ministers, with whom MIR. Douglas bad re.
Gently bad frequent interviews, lament his
loss most deeply.
ORDER FROM THB WAR DEPARTMENT.
WAsB1NGroN, June 2-The following or
der, relative to the death Of Senator Douglas.
will be issued tomorrow from the War De-
partment;-
WASHINGTON, June 4tb, 1861 The death
OF q great statesman, 10 this hour OF peril, can.
not be regarded otherwise than as national
calamity. Stephen A. Douglas expired iu
the commercial capital OF Illinois, yesterday
morning at nine o'clock-a representative OF
the overpowering sentiment enlisted in the
cause iu which we are engaged--a man who
nobly discarded party for country-s Senator
who forgot all paejudices 10 an earnest desire
to serve the Republc--a statesman, who
lately received for the Chief Magistrscy ol
The Union o vote second only TO that by which
the President was elected, end who bad rea
son TO look forward to long career OF useful
ness and honor-s patriot who defended with
equal zeal and ability the Constitution as il
came to Us from our fathers, and whose last
mission on earth was that of rallyiug the peo
pie Of bis own State, Illinois, as one mar
around the glorious flag Of the Uoiou-ha'
been called from scene Of life and the field o
bis labor.
This Department, recognizing in this los
one common to the whole country, aud pro
foundly sensible Of the grief it will excite
among millions of men, hereby advises th'
Colonels of the different regiments to bav,
this order read tomorrow to their RESPECTIVE,
regiments, and suggests that the colors o
the Republic bo draped in mourning in homo
of the illustrious dead.
Signed, SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary OF War.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-08
(For the Sunbury American
Letter from Carlisle Barracks.

DEAR AMERICAN Il have been sick 70
some time, but have now again become able
for duty My indisposition is the only apol
ogy l shall make for not writing to you
sooner. / am now stationed in Carlisle
Barracks. This is beautiful place, quarters
cleanly, roomy and comfortable. Upwards
of ten thousand soldiers have passed through
this place, en- route for Chambersburg. The
lst Pennsylvania Regiment, Col. Yohl, was
recalled from Baltimore, aud passed through
here last nght-destnation Chambersburg,
Il suppose, finally, Harper's Ferry.) This
is the Regiment to which ! was attached
whilst in the volunteer service. -Four CON-
pauies, so men each, Of the 2nd Cavalry,
U. 8. Army, left this Barracks on Friday
last, also for Chambersburg. The we're fne
looking men, mounted ana we'll drilled
$50 regulars left here yesterday for New
Mexico. My company, company L, lst
Dragons, U. S. A, is stationed in California
1 expect / shall be ordered there in few
months.
This day we executed the orders OF court
martial, held here few days ago. Three
deserters had the letter d branded on their
left hip, were then marched up to q cannon,
then stripped of their coat, shirt, &C., aud
tied hands and feet to the wheel of the gun
carriage, after which thirty lashes, we'll laid
on with raw hide, were applied to their bare
backs. The flesh was much lacersted, and
the blood oozed ont quite freely. They were
then marched out OF the barracks, bare.
headed, to the tune Of the rogues march,
played by the band. They have learned that
the way of the transgressor is hard
Although | could shed tear for o cruelty
killed sparrow, felt no sympathy for the
deserters. They deserved all they got j; yea,
a deserter, these times, deserves death, aud
that shall be my vote when am on court
martial. He that would nOU shirk from the
duties be owes to his country, is not fit to live
under the protection of the stars and stripes,
the emblem of our fathers patriotism.
We have here about Is new appointees
out of the ranks of the volunteers. They
differ materially from the cadets of Wes:
Point. They are naughty, proud, overbear-
ing, and some Of them, i: you may judge from
their language, not any too loyal. The ap-
pointees are sociabe, genteei, end firmly
devoted to their country. More anon.
| |. r. ID.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-06-08

The New York Tribune thinks the world
cannot show a more arrant SGT of liars than
our Southern editors. Perhaps this will &C.
count Tor this weakness on the part of Mr..
Purdy, the editor of the Semi.S Southern Demo-
crat, of this place. He has repeatedly charg'
ed US with encouraging incendiarism and vio'
lence against their establishment, which we
have as repeatedly denied, and which be
knows was base fabrication. What we have
said is printed and on record, and no honora.
BILE editor would make, much less repeat such
charge, without quoting our language
Why make these sneaking, comardly charges
if you have other evidence of their existence
and can so readily produce it, if true? You
cannot be ignorant of these untruths, and the
meanest Individual of the "leather party" o.
which your paper is the accredited organ, viii
not attempt to sustain them.
Your pretended ignorance of these threat,
are only laughed at here, and we repeat aut
increase our offer to forfeit One Hundred
Dollars, if we do not procure one hundred
responsible names to certify to the truth o
our statement.