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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23
The Douglas Memorial.

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vignettes, one fine portrait of the departed.
statesman, and the other America offering
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on the shore Of Lake Michigan as it now ap-
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23
Wisconsin Editorial Association.

The Sixth Annual Convention Of the Wis
consin Editorial Association will convene in
the city Of Racine, on Wednesday, June 18th
1862, at IL o'clock NJ.
The Annual Address will be delivered by
Charles W. Fitch, Esq; Poem by Thurlow
W. Brown Esq; Eulogy on William NJ. Graham
by Charles H. Wright, Esq.,; an Essay on the
lives and services of pioneer editors of Wiscon.
sin, by George Hyer. Esq
A. c. SANFORD.
Corresponding Sec'y.
Racine, April 10, 1862
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

The Mission OF Mr. MERCER. 1T will
be reeollected that this French envoy re-
Gently visited Richmond, and it was said
with the approval of the Government
This led to much speculation as tc the OBJ
ject of the visit, but it is now asserted
confidently that he was charged to assure
the rebels that the Emperor Of the French
does not recognize them as people amor 9
the nations; that England and France,
by recognizing them as belligerents, did
all that could be expected on the part of
neutral governments, that the blockade
of their ports is effectual that they are
fairly beaten in arms, and their independ-
ence as nation impossible that a contin-
uance of hostilities, by the threatened de-
struction of the cotton and tobacco crops
of their citizens, would only be wanton
injury to the commerce of the world, iniur-
ing France and England even more than
the United States and that resort to
guerrilla warfare as proposed. when their
armies are destroyed, would demoralize
society, and be simply return to barbar-
ism.
The rebels have been admonished,
therefore, thai cessation of hostilities
is duty they owe to themselves and the
world, which all civilized nations will
unite in requiring of them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23
Thu African Slave trade

This traffic, abhorrent to every feelin,r
of justice and humanity, would seem to
have received its death blow from the re-
cent treaty concluded between Secretary
Seward and Lord Lyons, and which has
been ratified by the Senate. 1t is nearly
two hundred and fifty years since the first
cargo of slaves was landed at jamestown,
and little did the people then dream what
gem of future wickedness, and strife and
bloedshed they were planting in their
midst. The fathers of our Republic saw
this, and at the very outset of tie Con-
federacy, initiated the first attempt to-
wards its early suppression. 1t was the
first obstacle which the encountered In the
construction of the Constitution 1t has
been the source of nine-tenths of our Ma
tional difficulties, and has at last culmina-
ted in civil war, devastation and bloodshed.
One of the very first compromises which
the slave power exacted and received, was
the clause in the Constitution providing
that the slave trade should not be interfer-
ed with prior to 1908, thus showing. that
as early as 1877 it was looked upon as an
evil, and its suppression contemplated
From that onward there has been repeat
ed legislation, but all has failed to suppress
the traffic, In 1914 when the treaty of
Client was formed this Government and
Great Britain were pledged to mutual
effort for destruction of the trade, and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23
II. I. DEEUHEk.
Lowell, Wis. May Is, 1862.

While other foreign journals are call
ing the battle of Shiloh drawn game,
the Paris Moniter says it can't perceive
how an army whose combinations failed.
and which abandoned the field Of battle.
can call itself victorious
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

NASSAU, N. P.-These words fire.
quently occur in telegrapbic Dispatches
Nassau is the capital of New Providence,
the most important of the Bahama, Islands
1t is the seat of government for the BAHIA
mas, has a good harbor, and is a place of
considerable trade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23
Book Notice s.

CONSuMF TON How to Prevent it, and How
to Cure it. By James C. Jackson, NJ. D.
] vol. s yo. pps, 400, Boston: B. Leyerett
Emerson, 1862.
DIR. jackson has a reputation in his pro-
fesslon to sustain-a reputation founded
upon those professional traits which form
thinking, practical physician. A book,
therefore, to which he Id put his name,
as its author, must necessarily be result
of careful thought and valuable experience
in the speciality of which he writes. The
present work comprises subject which
has foiled almost as many physicians as it
has destroyed patients-a disease of which
very little is known beyond its course and
usual results. DR.. jackson, however,
probes its various causes, the idiosyncra-
cies and manner of life which most readi-
y produce it, the various treatments in
vogue, and a mass of information upon the
nainutiae IF the different stages of the dis
ease. With all these he freely advises the
patient as to the best methods of preyen-
ton and cure. The book is destined to
find attentive readers everywhere, from
its vigorous style, and lack of profession
al terms and mysteries.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

John Minor Bolts is released on pa
role, although he is virtually prisoner in
his own house. He is not allowed to leave
his country seat, near Richmond. The
noble old friend of the Union will have
his reward in due season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

aI Bishop Whipple, of Minnesota,
has presented memorial to the president,
on the condition of the Minnesota Indians.
lie represents their condition as most de-
plorable, and reports they suffer chiefly
from demeralizing intercourse with the
white man. He makes some very eaustic
structures on the administration Of the
Indian department
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

George +. Trains trainways-horse
railroads-are being constructed in Switz,
erland. They are the first on the CONT
nent, barring a small one-horse affair in
Paris.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

AT meeting of the members of the
Central Presbyterian Church of Cincin-
natl on Wednesday evening, the Rev. Dr.
Gurley, of Washington, received the unan-
imous call of the Church, at a salary of
So, 500 per annum.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

Making in currency, the sum of S172,00o.
600, or about S10,O00,o0O more from
these sources alone than the Tariff Com
mittee expect to raise from all sources un-
der their new BILL We like the English
fashion of raising money, we hope the
facts will be ventilated in Congress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23
Buchanan and the War.

We don't feel exactly like picking dog
after he is dead, but can't help what Soc
casional " (John ", Forney) says of
James Buchanan in one of his letters to
the Philadelphia Press It is as follows -
g Not long ago two ladies called at
Wheatland, the safe retreat of the man
who assisted treason to arm itself in the
very sanctuaries of freedom, and while
there they were thrown into conversation
with the venerable ex-President. Of course
the war was introduced. In the course of
conversation the battle at Fort Donelson
was alluded to, when be said Ladies,
you must not suppose that this victory will
end the war, there will be much severe fight
ing yet, and should our Northern soldiers
attempt to 60 South as the warm season
approaches, they will be saceot of like rot
ten sheep, Besides, ladies, you know that
the Southern people have long anticipated
this struggle, and have been prepared for
it; they can never be conquered" Miss
- replied: Yes, Mr.. B., WE know,
and SO does the country, that for the last
four years, at least, the Southern people
have been permitted to do as they please
with the powers that controlled the Gov
eminent, and hare been aUoued to hare
their a0ay IN every thing; but, notwithstand-
ing all this, it is our opinion that they wi11
be conquered, and made to return to the
support of the old Constitution
STEAM RAMs.-Tbe Chicago Post says
that, in addition to the iron-clad gunboats
Of Commodore Foote'S fotilla, there have
been for some time in course of building a
fleet Of eight steam rams to be added to
the fleet. Six Of them are on the stocks
at Pittsburg; the other at St. Louis
They were formerly used as tow boats, and
are the best and strongest craft on the riv-
er. The hulls and machinery are nearly
new. They are to be overhauled and
strengthened, the hulls by additional bulk
heads and solid beams of immense.s strength.
The beams will be rended almost solid
mass of timber and iron, and provided
with projecting ram which will demolish
anything with which it will come in con-
tact. Two or three of the formidable war
vessels are already launched, and nearly
ready for service. What armament they are
to carry is not stated, but their great speed
and immense strength will render them
more than a match for any Of the fabulous
rams we hear of from Memphis and New
Orleans. In addition to these, the gun
boat Eastport, captured from the rebels On
the Tennessee river, will be out in the
course of few weeks, She is in Mound
City, but owing to the flood, work has
been suspended for the present, She can
be completed in tive weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

nJF A new rife known as Henry Pat
ent Repeating Rife, manufactured at New
Haven, is capable of being fired fifteen
times in rapid succession after being load
ed. The time required for loading is not
longer than is required for loading Spring
feld musket with single ball
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

TAXES IN ENGLAND.-The following fig
ures exhibit the principal sources of the
British revenue for the year 1860:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

- We used to hear Fourth of July
orations proclaiming in ford language
what the people of the United States were
capable of doing. But our people. within
the last few months, have, in the ra-
pidity and brilliancy and greatness of
their achievements, far more than justified
the widest boast ever uttered in their
behalf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

A DISCOURSE on the Life, Character and
Policy of Count Cavour. Delivered in the
Hall of the New York Historical Society Feb
ruary 90, 1862. By Vincengo Bolts, Phi. d.
Professor of Italian Literature in the New
York University. l vol. vo. pps los. New
York; G. P. Putnam 1862.
The death of Count Cavour, the Pre-
mier of Victor Emanuel, about one year
ago, caused, the most profound sorrow
among the liberal and enlightened circles
of Europe and America The disinterest-
ed patriotism, the enlightened statesman
ship, the earnest and consistent devotion
to civil and religious liberty, that marked
the career of Count Cavour, place him
among the noblest champions of political
freedom, and of social progress, order and
virtue, through constitutional law; and
his rare administrative capacity, exercised
for these ends, entities him to the praise
and regeneration of Italy.
On the 10th of February last. Professor
Bolts, intimately acquainted with the ca
reer and aspirations of Count Cavour, was
invited by the savans of New York to de-
liver this discourse, and, in compliance
with their wishes, it was produced by him
on the goth of February last repeated by
request before the New York Athenaum
Association March 18th before the Bos-
ton Young Mems Association on the 10Th
of March and is now placed, in this hand
some form, within the roach of all. It is
a noble eulogy of noble man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23
From Halleck's Armies.

CAIRO, May 18.-The steamer J. G. Swan
arrived from Pittsburg Landing this
morning with dates to yesterday morn
ing.
The principal item of news she brings
is the report that Beauregard has been
recalled to Virginia, to aid in ralIying the
broken columns Of 10 Johnston, and, if
possible, bring them to stand before
Richmond.
Bragg, lately Of Pensacola, succeeds to
the command of the Western Department.
Considerable skirmshing occurred on
our right, about five miles from Corinth,
on Wednesday. The division of General
Sherman were endeavoring to get posses
sion of a bridge across small creek at
this point, and were resisted by consid-
cradle force of the enemy.
The rebels retired. Our loss was ten or
twelve men wounded, none killed. The
enemy's loss unknown.
Two privates belonging to the Eleventh
Louisiana regiment were captured within
three quarters of mile from the outer
breastworks by our pckets.
DooelteIs anu "lllluS pFlSoners are re-
ceIved into our lines by the dozen daily.
They unite in the assertion that the rebel
army is subslsting wholly upon hard bread
and molasses.
Gen. Halleck has issued a second order,
expelling all civilians from camp, design
ed more expressly to exclude newspaper
correspondents. The order is imperative
in this instance, and officers who connive
at the presence of the Objectionable ones
are to be held individually responsible.
The report is again revived that Corinth
is evacuated; but, though our pickets are
within shooting distance of each other, the
actual fact is matter of doubt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

SCHOOL OF THE BRIGADE, Evolutions of
the Line or Rules for the Exercises and Ma
noeuvers of Brigades and Divisions Design
ed as a sequel to the United States Infantry
Tactics adapted May l, 1862. By Briga-
der General VIM. W. Dufield, of the Tween
ty-third Brigade, and Colonel of the Ninth
Michigan Infantry. / vol. IS mo. Phiadel-
phia j. B. Lippencott & Co. 1862.
Another one Of these works born of our
national rebellion, and bearing the sanction
of high military authority, As long as
military tactics are ia favor, works like
this will be a necessity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

LAST Hour OF A GENERAL-Who can
reflect, without sadness, on the closing
moments of the gallant Gen. Neil? His
lifelong dream had been to obtain the little
baton ribbon of Marshal of France. He
could not sleep after seeing it conferred on
McMahon, as a reward of valor in the
battle of Ma genta. Before the newt en-
gagemeut, he told his friends that this time
he would win the prize hes much coveted.
The conflict was over, and they sought him
anxiously upon the cory field. They found
him almost crushed beneath his dying war
horse, and the practieed eye of the surgeon
told him that life would soon be over
Word was sent to the Emperor, who quick
~ arrived, and taking from his own breast
the badge of Marshal of France. he placed
it above the heart of his faithful follower.
The lifelong dr. am was realized, and with
asingls throb Of exultant Joy and gratitude,
he threw his arms about the neck of his
sovereisn-the next instant he fell back in
the embrace of a stronger King .-Presby-
terrain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

INFORMATION WANTED, of Baptist
Rehaume and Easibus Perron. who left
their homes in Eden Fond Du Lac county,
on the 10th of March, saying they were 60
ing to Minnesota, but are supposed to have
enlisted in some Wisconsin regiment. Since
which time nothing has been heard of
them, and their parents and friends are
very anxious. Any one having heard of
or seen them will confer favor by leaving
word at the Reporter Office Fond Da
Lac Reporter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

my, our troops have been placed on loo,
than half rations, being limited to eiobt
ounces per day
One hundred and twenty Texas nr;a
oners We're passed on the road to Fort
Larned.
New York, May 19.-News from North
Carolina states that Gov. Clark has ~
fused to furnish any more troops to .Jo9
Davis, and has recalled all the North Cav,
olina soldiers now in the rebel army,-
North Carolina has held a convention &c
its citizens, and pronounced against oirina
further aid to the rebellion, thus yirtnap99
returning to the Union. In reply to ~
demand of JEFF. Davis for additional troons
and means of transportation to and tbro,
the cotton states, Gov. Clark said tbotno
Wis had received all the aid from NJ,
Carolina that be could expect, and that
hereafter no moro troops would be permit.
ted to leave the State, aud has ordered all
the North Carolina State troops home -
Gov. Clark also informed the rebels tbst
they could use the railroads in retreatin,.
homewards, and that they would run their
own risk of being intercepted by Union
force at any part of the State.
FROM WAsHrNGToN.-W Nav
17,-Since yesterday eight or ten fugitive
slaves have been returned to claimants, Il
is estimated that there were lately thous-
and slaves in Washington, mostly from
St. Georges county, Md, adjoining this
district. About forty Shareholders from
there were here for reclamation. In sew
eral cases the Marshal and deputies could
not find the fugitives, who, by some
means, had been informed of the proceed
ings and left.
Capt. Davis official report of the late
engagement on the Mississippi, dated 18th
May, was received at the War Department
to-day. His account is substantially as
previously reported. Only four persons
were severely wounded. The other acct
dents were slight. He makes no mention
of the sinking of our gunboats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-23

Racine, April 10, 1862
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-06-19

THE LONDON TIMES ON THE CONDITION
OF THE SoUTH.-The London Times says
that $50 far as the American waters are
concerned the conquest of the South seems
almost complete; that the Confederate cause
is desperate wherever guns can be tioated,
and that the seas and rivers arc all parts
of the Federal empire" As regards the
state of affairs on land, the Times says
that with two enormous armies in the
field. it would he premature to say that the
Confederate power is altogether broken, and
their retreat upon Richmond must not be
hastily judged y but it adds, in the same
breath
"The South must by this time be in need
of almost every military necessity. The
contest cannot now be equal, and the South
erners must be almost as inferior in point
of arms to their invaders as Montezuma
was to Cortez. at this moment IL IS The
schole mo,ld against the South, and the sur
prise should be. not that they draw back
from the coast and river banks. but that
they make front ut all against their well.
equipped invaders This can only be done
in the bitterness of their hatred, and Their
confidence in the impossibility of their entire
subjusaiion."
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-06-19

THE REBEL FORCE IN THE LATE BATTLE
NEAR RICHMOND The Richmond Enquirer
of June 9Th, contains partial list of the
Rebel wounded in the late battles of May
31st and juno LIST, which is either the second
or third instalment, as the Enquirer says "it
continues the list" In the list published,
there are representatives of 81 regiments
and 10 independent corps, viz: 6 regiments
of Mississippi, II do. Virginia, l do. Flor
ida, do. Alabama, do. South Carolina,
II do North Carolina, II do. Georgia do.
Tennessee, 2 do. Texas, do. Louisiana /;
besides Hampton's Legion, 4th Battalion Of
Artillery, 4th Louisiana Battalion, I'd Arkan-
sas Battalion, Palmetto Sharp-shooters, 4th
Arkansas Battalion, Louisiana Iouaves, South
Carolina Sharp-shooters, LIST Virginia Artll-
lery, 4th Virginia Artillery. How many
more regiments were in the fight it is not
possible to tell 1t is apparent that their
losses are very heavy, but the Enquirer
gives no estimate. Another Richmond
Journal admitted the loss of 5000 by the
rebels, and returned Lieutenant, who has
effected an exchange, says that there are
| 1000 wounded in Richmond.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-06-19
Collection of Clai m s
Against the United States.

nAYING sesured the co-operstion OF ef-
IL fcent and very successful Agents, ih
Washington City, for tho adjustment and co.
lection Of claims against the United States
Government, whose long experience in the
offices OF the Paymaster General and Quarter
master General, have familinrned them with
the proceedings aud details of business III The
proper Departments, hnd for whose rssponsi-
bility and prompiness | aiH willing TO voucii,
and being pro iided with the latest necessary
forms and instructions from the Auditors
Office, am now prepared 10 prosecute and
collect, with all possible facility and Dispatch
all lawful claims against the Government OF
tho Uni cd States on tn. usual ami reasona
BILE terms in cludipg
For Horses and other property LOST ~ DE-
Hroyed arh,lst IN the service Of the United
States Subsistence. Transportation =; EJ-
penscs incurred in organizing, subsisti'tT ant
Transporting Troops pr'orio mnster into ser
rice Soldiers and Icamsters i'ay : bounty.
Pensions Balance Inc to deceased Soldiers
and Bounty Lona. -
CHARLES 3. TliRUaToS,
Attorney at Law,
Cumberland, Nd.
L5- Office on Baltimore Street, near the
Railroad Depot.
.IuIp 10 iGn-6m."