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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-16
cratic as we'll as republican, to its plain

cratic as we'll as republican, to its plain
spoken sayings =
4" However men may have differed hitherto
as to the power of Congress over slavery, there
is now very little difference among those who
have acted together in support of the govern
ment, as to the practical necessities Of the fu-
ture. We all agree that slavery must never
again be permitted to increase its power by in
vading free territory or bringing new slave
States into the Union therefrom-that it must
cease to exist in the District of Columbia which
is under exclusive jurisdiction Of the general
goVernment-and that the Constitution must
hereafter be administered in the spirit and free
dom and for the advancement Of those princi-
pies on which our institutions rest, and not for
the perpetuation of Slavery We all agree
that slavery, so far as it may be peculiarly, So
cial or political value to any individual in re-
belliOn against the government, should be
made to bear the penalties which every such
individual incurs by the guilt of treason re-
sistance to lawful authority. And we all agree
in sustaining the wise and constitutional policy
Of President Lincoln, by which, through aid ex-
tended By the General Government to such
slave states as may initiate measures for the
emancipation Of their slaves, we may hope at
some future and net far distant day to be deliv-
cred forever from curse Of slavery"
There is much more in the address of
the same kind, and it does one good to
read it and find thereto appended the
names Of such stauneh, lifelong, unswerv-
ing democrats as Thomas G. Alvord, Lem
uel Stetson, Darius A Ogden, Judge Will
lard, and many others equally prominent,
who have at last made up their minds that
this should be what it perports to be free
government. They see that the cause Of
this war is slavery, and that the rebellion
if successful, would result in the overthrow
of freedom. Such being the case, they
have resolved to treat It accordingly and
have pledged themselves to do all in their
power to throttle it, How marked the
contrast between their action and that Of
others in the party to which they belong,
Of the Vallandigham stripe, who are NOV
ing heaven and earth almost to infuse new
life into the cid democratic party as it was
with slavery for its corner stone and COM
promise for its watchword.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-16
See advertisements in another column.

aB- The democrats have taken to abu
sing Secretary Stanton-we mean the reb-
ell democrats whose organ the Chicago
Times is. That paper is pouring out its
walls Of wrath daily on the head of thesec-
rotary. The reason is that be is not as ten
der in his treatment of the rebels and sla-
very as these " northern men with south
ern principles would like to have him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-16

ORDNANCE TAKEN AT YORKTOWN.
rebels left in their works at Yorktown.
tive three inch lifed cannon, two four-and-
a-half-ineh rifed cannon, sixteen thirty
two Founders, six forty two Founders,
nineteen eight-inch cclumbiads, four nine
inch Dahlgrens, one ten-ineh eolumbiad
enc ten-ineh mortar, and one eight-inch
siege howitzer. with carriages and imple-
ments complete. each piece supplied with
seventy six rounds of ammunition
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-16

afraid secession would lay her vile hands
upon them. There are four good forts
here, constructed during Fremont's time,
two of them commanding the river and
the other two protecting the town and the
roads leading thereto, If properly man
ned, they would resist most any force which
could be brought against them.
There are many here who side with the
south and who will soon receive the pro-
eeeds of the harvest which they have soWn.
understand five fine dwellings were con-
fscated yesterday and are to be used as
hospitals.
| have conversed with q number Of oiti-
liens here and all seem confident of q
speedy return ofspeace to our once happy
land. For my part, I would not have the
contest end here, only on condition that it
shall be understood that the Union shall
be placed, now and forever, upon such a
foundation, and the trouble settled on
such basis, as that no such difficulty as
this can arise hereafter from any such cause
as that from achich this one sprung.
We are very pleasantly situated here,
being encamped in fine grove, and with
beautiful surroundings.
& x !; x x
Our Colonel has been placed in full COM
mand of this post which will probably be
our headquarters this summer. Our du-
ties as near as I can learn them, will be the
breaking up of the numerous bands of reb-
els which infest the codntry here. We
have already had q chance to try our skill,
but were not very successful. Compaies A
and B of this regiment, a company from
Illinois and one of state militia, represent
ing " Uncle SAM" The rebels had twelve
hours the start Of US and found refuge in q
large swamp where they hid. The chances
for capturing them being slim, we abandon.
ed the chase.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-16

THE PEOPLE CAN Now Be SUITED.-Af-
ter years Of anxious waiting, the people
these who could not afford to invest fifty,
geventy-fve or hundred dollars in such
an article-have now within their reach a
cheap, yet reliable, SEWING MAGAZINE.
ELLIoT's IMPROVED "PEARL MACHINE,
fer which GEO. f. COLLINS & Co., at Chi
cage. are Northwestern Agents, meets
exactly the wants Of the people. 1t is
simple in construction the working of it
is the easiest thing in the world to learnl
and its work is most perfect $50 is the
price, and we are sure no one would do
without it if they knew its value.-Bqptist
Recorder. Ami
See advertisements in another column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-05-16

The Mayor and City Marshal of Nash
vile have determined to compel the rich
rebels of that city who persuaded poor
men to enlist in the Confederate army,
promising to take care of tie families to
fulfill to the letter these cnga gements which
they have not pretended to keep.
Gen. Hancock's brigade, which made
the gallant charge at the battle of Will
amsburg, is the first brigade of the Sec
sad division, { Gen. Smiths of the forth
army corps, Maj Gen. Keys. Hancock $
brigade is composed of the 9Th Wisconsin,
9th Maine, 49th Pennsylvania and 43d
New York.
On Saturday afternoon, Col, S. S.
Mills and Thomas Piggott, publishers and
conductors of the South Baltimore news
paper. were released from Fort McHenry,
where they had been confined for several
weeks on the charge of treason. Their
release was upon condition they would not
IN any way contribute to the aid and com
fort of the enemy.
-Parson Brownlow in letter to the
Young Mems Republican Union of New
York city, accepting an invitation to lee
ture before that organization, strongly ex-
presses himself in favor OF sinking all par
ty views in the great issue of sustaining
the Government. He says he is for the
Union, though it shall require the coercion
Or subjugation, or even the annibilation of
the rebel population of the land.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08
DisinEecting Agents.

We again publish the FLOWING seasonal
BILE irem:
There are number of disnfecting agents
which will be found eficacious in removins
offensive smells from damp, mouldy eel,
lars, yards, POOLS of stagnsnt water, decay
ing vegetable matter, &c. Either of the
following will answer the purpose, they
cost but trife;
|. One pint Of the liquid Of chloride of
zinc in one paiful of water, and one pound
of chloride of lime in another pailful of
water This perhaps, is the most effective
or anything that can be used, and when
thrown unOn decaysd vegetable matter of
any description, will effectualIy destroy all
offensive odors.
2. Three or four pounds of sulphate of
iron (copperas) dissolved in a pailful Of
water, will in many cases, be sufficient to
remove all offensive odors.
B. Chloride of lime is better to scatter
about damp places. in yards, in damp eel
lars, aud upon heaps of filth.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08
Salvation by Immersion.

An cold sOaker," who lives in Western
Missouri, took it into his head one day that
IT was necessary for bis future welfare 10
be "horn again." and forthwith repaired TO
the Baptist minister Of the town aforesaid.
to obtain light. He was received with ur-
banity, and forthwith the following dia-
lCgue eDsued:
Old Sits your doctrine, boss, that a
Teller. in order to be saved, must suffer i'm
mersion. isn't il?
MI. B-Yes s., it is one of the funda-
mental doctrines of our church that man
to be regenerated, must rerent of his sins
and be immersed.
Old Swell boss, after repentin' of his
sins and bein' slid under, if be flashes in
the pan, what then?
Mr. B--Although back-sliding is much
TO be deplored, still if he sincerely repent
OF his sins and is again immersed, the
church will receive him again.
Old Swell s'pose he again kicks ont of
the traces arter the second time flor We
know what critters there are 10 the world !
what is to pay again.
Mr. Notwithstanding all this, if he
will seriously repent, and solemnly promise
to amend bis future life, the church will
again receive him into her bosom, after be
ing immersed.
Old 5, after a few moments of deep re-
Election. proposed the following interroga-
tory-Well, boss, wouldn't it be blasted
good idea to keep such fellers IN soak all
the time -?
Our informant did not say VIII ether Old
D. joined the church or not, but we incline
to the opinion that he did not.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08
Bull Run.

correspondent Of the n Y. Evepiog
P0si at Yorktown fell in, among the rsLsI
etheers captured in the rursuit. with c.,
W. e. Conner. of Natchtz. Miss IJpg
DAVIS Legion Of Cavalry,J an old class.
uate at Yale. and whose hospitality he
had enjoyed in subsequent YEAR,. In the
conversation which ensued in the fo,Icw-
ing interesting exposition Of certain him
eri1 une1I laiued circumstances eonnec,eJ
with the battle of Bull Ruu or Manassas
Correspoucent-' Why was the ofsciaI
report OF tie battle of Manassas 50 Inc
withheld from the public by your Gems
Conner-" Principally because Gems
Johnston aud Beauregard did not e.,.ns;ds-
IT expedient 70 disclose the strongly N w.
force at that battle. Your official AID
ne"sF aper reports bad greatly exagyerateA
the strength of our army at that battle It
was not the ptlicy Of our Commando. %
disclose the true strength of our force az
our army OF the Potomac was designed AZ
an army oil meace merely. and not of at
tack The design Of our President was no,
TO attack Washington, but to so CONTINUALLY
threaten II that you would be OBLIGED n,
hoid a large army in the vicinity to protect
the CITY, thus obiiging you to withdraw
your troops from other points Of attack at
the south and west, or preventing yorr
from reinforcing those points. Again. the
battle was so dearly won that the official
report OF 1t at an early day would bay.
gwen your troops more encouragement
than ours"
Corres.-"Wh did Mr.. Davis reject the
policy ct Gen. Beauregard IN regard to the
attempt to take Washington
Conner-'Because we co0ld not have
held the capital, so long as you had posses.
SION OF the Potomac. 1t was the policy of
uen' beauegard and other Of our leaders 10
capture that city and liberate MarylandD
C1rres.-"Wbat regiment of our army
fought most galiautly at Manassas ?"
y nner-"The lIth Of Blooklyn. and
Hrinsn s and RIckett's batteries fought bv
far the most calamity. This is :be onin,
ion of all Of our officers"
Corres.-'What errors do your oficers
think we committed at this battle tba,
caused us to lose the day ?"
COnner-"If you had fought che battIs
Thursday or Friday. you would have WIN
1t. You made great mil tary error in
allowing Johnston 10 reinforce Beauregnrd
There were many times before one O'clock
IN the afternoon of that day in which yor,
might have won the battle if you bad ats
tacSed our center, since the center of our
hne Of battle had become very weak by
reason OF the continual reinforcements
Gen. Johnston was obliged to send to the
lett, which was 50 fiercely pressed BY YOUR
right. Your soldiers fought gaIlautiy hos
they were not commanded"
Corres.-"Why did you not follow up
OUT Tetreat?" ~
Conner-"We had no idea of the COM
pIeteness of our victory at the time, and
besides, we were in no condition TO follow
up the retreat"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08

SWEET HoNE.-Dear old fashioned words
sweet chime 1t can never grow less
sweet-tbe world will always be 10 fashion
the theme never wear out. What if it
has been written on again and again in
every age-by the choicest minds; by
sages, poets, historians? Does it not still
hold The old charm thrill the heart of the
wanderer as wildly? send tears as quickly
to the dim eyes Of the watching prisoner !?
Is it not as sweet a spell to those who,
gazing oct of the close windows of youth,
see the dim future only through flowers.
and who are yet to plant their own vine
and fig tree, and set in the shade at their
own doors? MillIons of tongues have sung,
and chanted and spoken it; what has it
lost by the repetition? Every new voice
that utters it. whether with tears or smiles.
throws brighter lustre upon it Ii is q
gem set in the frame of Gods hottest at
trihute-love whose brilIiancy shames
that Of gold, whose richest light makes
tame the flashing rays Of the diamond.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08
CheerfulneSs,

A woman may be of great assistance to
her husband IN business. by wearing a
cheerful smile continually on her counte-
nance. A mans perplexities and gloomi-
ness are increased a hundred fold when
his better half wears continual scowl
upon her brow. A pleasant wife is a rain
bow set in the sky when her husbands
mind is tossed with storms and tempests !;
but dissatisfied and fretful wife 10 the
hour of trouble is like one Of these lower
ing clouds which keeD US forever ir con-
slant dread of Il coming tempest. Let no
husband feel however that these remarks
appertain exclusive to his wife's benefit,
and if he is inclined to read them to the
partner of his life, let him bethink him
self if he live not in house of glass.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08
A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
BY T. s. ARTHUR.

"Going to the Falls and to the White
Mountains !"
"Yes, I'm off next week"
"How long will you be absent"
From ten days to two weeks"
'What will il cost ?"
81 shall take hundred dollars in my
pocketboOk That will carry me through"
"A hundred dollars? Where did you
raise that sum? Who's the lender2 Tell
him he can have another customer"
81 never borrow"
Indeed! Then you have had lega-
cy."
mo, and never expect to have one, All
my relations are poor"
Then unrnvel the mystery. Say where
the hundred dollars came from"
the answer is easy. l saved it from
my salary"
~ saved it during the last six months for
Just this purpose, ard now l am going TO
have two weeks of pleasure and profit com
bined."
Impossible ~
al have given you the fact"
"What is your salary, pray"
"Six hundred year"
$50 thought. But you don't mean to
say that in six months you have saved ore
hundred dollars out of three hundred :"
"Yes; that is just what mean to say"
'Preposterous. get six hundred, and
am ia debt"
No wonder"
"Why no WonderH
"If man spends more than he receives
be will fall in debt"
"0f course he will. But on salary Of
six hundred, how is it possible for man
to keep out of debtW
"By spending less than be receiver"
"That is easily said"
"And as easily done. All that is wanted
is prudent forethought, integrity Of purpose
and self-denial. He must take care of the
pennies. and the pounds will take care of
| themselves"
"Trite and obsolete"
"True If trite and never obsolete. 1t is
as good doctrine to-day as it was in poor
Richards time. Of that can bear witt
ness"
81 could never be miser or q skin
| flint"
Nor 1. But l can refuse to waste my
| money in unconsidered tribes, and so keep
it for mere importsn. things for a trip to
| Niagara and the White Mountains for in
| stance"
The two young men who thus talked
were clerks, each receiving the salary al
ready mentioned, six hundred collars. One
of them, named Hamilton, understood the
use of money the Other, named Hoffman,
practiced the abuse Of the i'm Important arti-
Gle. The consequence was that while
Hamilton had a hundred dollars saved for
trip during his summer vacation, Hoff
man was in debt for more than two or three
times tina. amount.
The incredulous surprise expressed by
Hoffman was sincere. lie could not IN
derstand the strange fact which had been
announced. For an instant it crossed his
mind that Hamilton might only have sd
vanced his seeming impossible economy as
q cover to dishonest practices. But he
pushed the thought away as wrong.
mot much room for waste of money on
a salary of SIX hundred year," answered
Hoffman.
There is always room for waste" said
Hamilton. "A leak il q leak, be il ever so
small. The quart fsgon will as surely
waste its precious contents through frac-
ture that loses only drop ct Q time, as the
butt from which q constant stream is pour.
ing. The fact is, as things are in our day,
whether aagon or butt, leakage is the
rule, not the exception"
II should like to know where the leak in
my aagon is to be found" said Hoffman.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08

THE FURLoUGu QUESTION Robson
enlisted in the goth Regiment of State
Volunteers. The men were in camp, aud
their friends were often visiting them
Joe's brother, John, came to see him,
and found Joe very home sick. He beg
ged so hard for John to get him furlough.
that his brother went to the Colonel and
told him that his sister was dead, and he
wished leave for his brother to 60 home
for few days. Consent was given, and
as they were leaving the ground. one Of
the men who had heard of JOe's affection,
and wished to say something consoling
asked him how long his sister had been
dead? Joe said
Only about ten years.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08

SEVEN fooLs.-l. The envious man who
sends away bis mutton because the nerson
next to him is eating veDison.
Ihe jealous man-who spreads bis
bed with singing nettles, and then slesss
on 1t.
d. Inc proud msn-who gess wet through
riOr ~" '"'
=; Inc hhgIous man-uho goes to law
In the hope OF running his opponent. and
gets ruined him-,lf.
The exuaEsgant man-vbo buvs .
nerr 'ng, and takes cab to carry il home.
U. The angry man who learns the tror,>
zone because he is annoyed by the playing
OF his ign oF's piano.
q. The ostentatioUs man-who ilIum;nes
The outside OF his house most brilliantly.
and sits in the dars. -
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tits Very Hard.o

It's very hard to have nothing to eat
but porridge. when Others have every sort
OF dainty, mu,tered Charlie, as he sat with
his wooden bow! before him.
Its very hard to get up so early on
these bitter cold mornings, aud work hard
all day, when others can enjoy themselves
without an hour of labor
'lt's very hard to have to trudse along
through the snow, while others roll about
in their coaches
Its great blessing said bis grand,
mother, as she sat at her knitting, it's a
graf blessing to have roof over ones
head, when so many are homeless it's a
great blessing to have sight and hearing,
and strength for daily labor, when so many
are blind, deaf. or suffering
why, granmother. you seem to think
thut nothing is hard said the boy, still in
grumbling tone.
No, Chsrlie, there is one thing that /
think very hard
What's that?' cried Charlie, who
thought that at least his grandmother had
found SINE cause for complaint.
Why, by, think that heart is very
hard that is not thankful for so many
blessings
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08

RURAL LIFE.-I confess that vhe,
pass through rural town, aud see the la
bjrers among the coin, and the bows driv-
ing the cattle, and the girls busy in the
dairles, aud life passing away QUIETLY ,
cannot avoid q twingle of regre: thai IL
would be impossible fVr me to be cont.nt
with this kind of life that see around me-
espeeia iy as | know that there is one kind
OF pleasure negative, perhaps, rather than
posltive-wbich that kind Of life en;ovs
and in which i can never share. Rsl;ef
from great responsibilities, ard content
ment with humble clothing. humble fare.
humble means, humble society, humble
aims ahd ambitions. and humble labors-
an ~" many weary. overloaded men
~ many disappointed hearts-have sigh.
ed Tor such boon, and sighed knowing
they could never receive it.-T7n g1kY ri.
comb.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08

ii Present Arms means to stick your
hayoust into the next mans side. nv bov.
the trooIs did j, very well.
., Spieodid : saws Capt BIB Shorty
shoulder Arms-Eyes right-doubIe o1ick
march Ga 10 Richmund!'
Inc troops obeyei the order, nv boy. and
nasht been seen since. Perhaps they're
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08
SMALL TALk.-Nobody abuses small talk

SMALL TALE.-Nobody abuses small talk
unless re be stranger to its conyeniences
Small talk Is ;be small change IF lie
there IS no getting al ing without it Tbers
are times when "'tis folly 20 be wise .,
when little nonsense Is very naIataLIs
aud when gravity and sedatemess ,ugbt -
be kIcked down stairs. a uhiIoscpher cuts
poor figure IN a tall room. unless ha
leaves his wisdom at home. Metapbvsics
Is intrusive IN the midst Of agreeable nrat.
tie, as deaths head on festal board -
we have met men who were too lofty for
small talk They would never condipp
% play with ribbon or firt a fan. Tbev
were above such trifing; in other words
they were above making themselves agree.
able. above pleasing, and a,ove beng
pleased. They were all wisdom, all rrsyo
lty, all tedIousness-whieh thew bestowa5
upon company with more than Dapberrv,s
generosity. man who canno, t,Ik rs
no more business 10 society that a statne
The world is made Of trifles; ard he who
can trltie elegantly and gracefully ia a
Ssiuable acquisition to mankind. lie il a
COrinthian column in the fabric OF society
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08

GENERAL WAsHISGToS's ToAsT.-At thu
close OF the Revolutionary war, when the
American army disbanded, General Wash.
iDgton took an afectiorate leave of bis
otheers, aud at a public dinner on the occa.
sion, gave the following toast:
"fhe American soldier of freedor-mv
De at ali mes secure a good and plsntifaI
rstI'n' and when be has finished bis tour
VI duty on earth, may he pitch bis tent in
the Elysian fields, and there receive bis
taiuss.o '-s o0u Vi
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Joliet Signal Rate. or Aar,r,,.,n.
JOB Rim TIN

job Printing ofcvs. yieseriptio wi, ,be n.suv
acknowledgements order oul fbera term,
An assortment Of blanks kep teodstAntl, on n.
1s- All orders for Advertising or lob VT
os Aoeoh panied 10y cash, unlesssome person known
uoeeomes responsible for the sNme.-Ga
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-08

RATHER SPIcY.-One OF ''the sex" writes
that though a few American ladies live
in idleness, the majority as yet work them
selves into earl graves-giving the men
all opportunity to try two or three in the
course of their lives-which they. the said
men, seem tO take as matter of course
and rather enjoy it than otherwise.
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eyes the turkey and myself I"

Douglas Jerrold was subjected to series
OF long interviews with ans old lady, a
friend of the family, who was 10 the habit
OF talking to him in very gloomy and de-
pressing manner, presenting to him only
the sad side Of life. Hang it !" said Jer-
rold, ''she wouldn't allow there was
bright side to the moon !"