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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

IMPORTANT DECISION. - Attorney Gen
eral Ba es has decided that disabled sol
dlers enlisted for three years, or during the
war, are entitled to invalid pensions under
the act Of July %, 1861, and that disabled
men of three months Volunteers proclama-
tlon of April Is, 1861 are entitled to pen
slons under the acts of 1902 and 1916.
Also that there is no law providing for pen
stems to the widows and orphans of soldiers
who fall Ia the present war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
SAVANNAH, TENNESSEE,
March 00th 1850
l.. NJ.


DEAR MoTHER-I wroteyou letter dated the
18th, from this place, while we were aboard the
SLIDER Noon, and hope you have received it be-
fore This. gave you the particulars of our march
from Donelson up TO the time of our arrival here.
Perhaps you have not received it, the mail be-
ing very uncertain, and to make sure, will
write about it again. On Monday, the Sd inst,
we, the I'd Brigade, received orders to put up
three days rations, and be ready to march the
next morning at o'clock. We got things all
ready, and in the morning struck our tents and
started in south western direction. The roads
being very muddy and country hiily, we made
only six miles and halted at an old foundry,
which was deserted. There was quite village
of log huts around, all unoccupied, and our
guards got hold of an empty corn crib, which
made good comfortable place to sleep. After
making large fire to dry our feet and get sup
per, turned in and had a good nights rest.
Wednesday morning we arose early, went down
to brook near by, took a wash, got break
fast, and about O'Clock started We travelled
all day up hill and down, and reached the Ten
nessee river, about four miles above Fort
I1eHlf duO Sefell lfOiu where we started IN the
morning. We halted short time to get our
supper and feed horses, they having gone
all day without anything to eat, and prepared
to load the Siloer Moon, she being at the bank
along with several other steamers She not being
large enough for the whole Battery we had to
put part of the Battery and forge wagons on the
Il. Chouteau. The baggage wagons we took
apart and slowed away in the hold, which look
ed as though we were going long distance, we
not knowing where we were bound. Thursday
morning opened cold and cloudy, with wind
from the north, and shortly it commenced snow
ing, which continued in small quantities until
afternoon. At noon we showed off, and stopped
about two miles up stream at place called
Paris Landing. There was a large warehouse
on the bank, with store in one end partly filled
with dry goods and groceries, and near by seve-
raj houses, but all deserted. guard was put
over the store and warehouse, which contained
tobacco and viii key, but the next day the troops
broke in and Cleared 1t entirely out The fellow
that owned it was Secesh,n and the bows
didn't believe in guarding rebel property. The
store contained about 81 500 worth Of stuff.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
News Digest.

The tlrst boat of the season left Erie
on the 28th ult for Dunkirk.
Ono provision of Mr. Ashley's bill for
the temporary government of Arizona
prohibits slavery That is good,
= It is said that jeff. Davis has gone
to assume command of the rebel armies in
the southwest. a.,..
= Secretary Welles is asking Congress
for thirty millions of dollars to make iron
clad ships and heavy ordnance.
Gen. Hunter has gone to port Royal
to assume command of the forces there. -
He left Fortress Monroe on the 9th ult.
Mr. Stanton of Kansas has served no.
tioe on the parties interested, to the effect
that he intends again to contest the Sen
atorial seat of Gen. Lane.
The new levy of rebel troops is said
to be pouring into Richmond. They will
probably "spill out when troops advance
in that direction.
Secretary Welles has addressed a
complimentary note to Lieut., Worden of
the Monitor, touching the fight with the
Merrimac.
- James Crockett, who has been al en-
gineer on the Manassas Gap road for nine
years, states that the rebels commenced
evacuating Manassas on the Sd of March.
= The inhabitnts of Fredericksburgh
are in great CONSERVATION. expecting an
immediate attack from the Union troops
and many are leaving with their effects
"A trial of steel projectiles on an iron
target has been made at Pittsburgh, and
demonstrates that pointed steel balls will
prove too much for any armor for vessels
that has been constructed. ...
1t was rumored few DAYS ago that
the federals bad possession of New Orleans.
II was : roorback +" as most of the tele-
graphic news proves to be after few days.
The legislature has decided to take a
recess till the Sd of June. We think thew
need a play-spell having loafered y in
Madison long enough at the expense of the
people.
- The House of Representatives at
Washington has adopted resolution COM
plimentlng John Ericsson for the enter
prise, skill, energy, and tact displayed by
him in the construction and planning of
the ironelad vessel Monitor
Parson Brownlow's wife is heroine.
One day, at Knoxville, when looking out OF
her window, a fugitive trooper from To-
gan's Fields rode up and asked, '.Are you
not ashamed to de the wife of that damned
traitor and Iincolnite p whereupon she at
once replied, IT am glad that I am not
the wife of miserable coward VINO run
away from battle field"
The new Cabinet of President Davis
has been formed as follows: For Secre-
tary of State, J. P. Benjamin of Loui-
sana; Secretary of War, George W. Ran
dolph of Virginia; Secretary of the Navy,
S. r. Mallory of Florida; Secretary of
the Treasury, c. G. Memminger of South
Carolina; Attorney General, Thomas
Waits; Postmaster General, Mr. Regain of
Texas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
The Tax bill and it's Relation to slavery

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune writes to that paper as
follows =" The tax bill which is slowly
grinding through the Honse, in Committee
Of the Whole, is one of the most telling
anti-slaycry documents ever devised by the
wit of man. If there had been no slavery
there would have been no rebellion. and of
course no tax bill. Every man, woman
and child in the loyal States must new COM
mence paying for the luxury of having
neighbors who own and fog negroes
There are none SO poor that they can es-
cape this slavery tax-none so dull that
cannot see what has caused. Duties, i'm
ports, excise, stamps, land tax and the
whole category of torments are our penal
ty for e the wild and guilty fantasy that
man can hold property in man. Before
another year passes away the besotted
wretches who mebbed Wendell Phillips at
Cincinnati will have bad the price of their
whisky doubled because South Carolina
had slavery and wanted more Of it +"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
(signed.)
Wine or Water.

We have received this gem of literature
from the publisher, Abel Tompkins, %
Cernhill, Boston. 1t is written by Mrs,
Caroline A. Soule, and is one of her most
admirable productions. AS temperance
work it will rank among the very best; as
literary production it is not behind the
age, but rather in advance. It is work
that might well grace every family library.
Price 81, full gilt, $1,5O- Address A.
Tompkins, %, Cornbill, Boston enclosing
the price of the werk. The closing SEN
tenee of the book is Water azeoays-uere,
WINE" A good watchword for all who
wish to enjoy the few blessings allowed to
this life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

Well, we think that will do. To say
that it is entirely different from the celors
of any other nation would be useless, as no
other nation would be silly enough to raise
flag of half truce" and half "no quar-
ter, and the truce first. 1t is very typical
of the rebels, however. They raise the
flag of truce and as soon as they have
drown our troops into trap they raise the
black flag, which signifies we give no
quarter nor expect any," Let them fight
under such semi-b barrie emblem, if they
choose the old stars and stripes are the
design for us.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

CHARTER ELECTIONS AT the election ia
Milwaukee last Tuesday Horace Chase was
elected mayor: Ferd. Kuehn comptroller;
Joseph Phillips Treasurer and Joshua Ladue
city attorney. All democrats. There
was no opposition to Kuehn and Ladue.
j. Bodwell Doe was elected mayor in
GAINESVILLE by majority, and Andrew Boss
clerk by 8 majority. Both democrats.
In Madison the democratic ticket was
elected by 200 majority. The republicans
made no nominations
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

DON'T LIKE THE SMELL OF YANKEE
The following hit is from Nashville CORES
pendent to some of the papers, By the
''gist of the joke we take it that the
"Cousin Sallies don't like the smell OF
the yankees -" Ladies who make mouths
and cast vituperation from their pretty lips,
will have to learn to behave themselves OF
keep in doors. Their insults are of vari-
Gus styles, and one which appears to be
very studied is said to have been offered to
Gen, T. T.. Crittenden. The story is told
that as Crittcndcn was standing on the
sidewalk near the Post Office, two splen-
didly dressed ladies, followed by dirty
slovenly, black negro wench, approached
him. As they passed they put their
handkerchiefs to their noses and grace
fully drew their skirts aside from contact
with his suit of '' Lincoln blue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
PoINT PLEASANT, Missouri,
MARCH 2Sth, 1862.

DEAR BROTHER
l have finally caught up with
the eighth again and find them very COM
fortably situated about a mile and bali
back from the river in the woods The
only object in getting so far back from the
river is to avoid the shells and balls which
are thrown rather reeklessly from rebel
guns over the river, and I suppose for our
special benefit. They have thrown numer-
Gus shells in the edge of the woods where
We are in camp. and have secured piece
of enc which was dropped in here last
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

NOT DEAD.-The Madison Journal saws
that the member of the 18th regiment,
from Beaver Dam, who was reported to be
dead from burns received at the fire at the
barracks recently, survived, and is recov-
ering, though his face, arms, and other
parts of his body, were severely burned
He bears his sufferings very patiently.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
WISCONSIN
FEMALE COLLEGES.

This Institution is located in the village of
Fox Lake, Dodge Co. on the line Of the Ia
Crosse and Milwaukee R. R. The beauty and
healthtulness of the place can rarely be sur
passed by any location in our young and thri-
wing State W
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
Expenses Per Term

Common English Branches =. a 50
I1igner branches 100
1 80 ntusic III olass SO
Board Per Week +: /: :: F.: /: :: : liz
The Institution provides each room with Bed
stead, Mattrass, Chairs, Table, Washstapd and
Stove The young ladies will supply them
selves with whatever else they require Young
Ladies from abroad arc expected to board in
the Institution, unless excused by the PrincinaI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
The Normal Department.

Is organized with special reference to the wants
of Teachers. A Diploma, good in any part of
the State, will be given to those who pass the
requisite examination in the following studies
Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, Pbysiolo
gy, History Of the United States, Analysis of
English Words, Algebra, Physical Geography.
and Rhetoric. Examination in December
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
aDar Correspondence.
From The Eigth Wisconsin Regim

Tho writer of the following letter will
probably not thank US for publishing it,
as it was hurriedly written and not intend
ed for publication. We thought, however,
that it might contain some items of interest
to our readers and hence have taken the
responsibility o: laying it before them:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

The UNION SENTIMENT IN New Or
ILANs. The New Orleans True Delta
since the recent national victories in the
West, has contained several articles in ia
ver of restoration of the Union. 1t is
reported that the State of things in New
Orleans threatens open riot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
Calendar.

The College Year is divided into four terns
of ten weeks each.
Fall Term commences Sept 10th Closes Nov 1z+b
Winter Term Nov 10Th {. IT, a 51th'
sprlng Term Jan 2Sth Anri1 9Th
Summer Term Nav Stb &c - 60
Competent Teachers will be employed in all
the Departments. All bills payable-one-half
at the commencement, balance at the middle
or close of the Term. N. E. GOLDTHWAIT.
a43m6. ---f-Ea pr;nc;,1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

A STRAw.-The day on which President
Lincoln was inaugerated, March 4, 1861,
United States 6 per cent stocks seid at
81 IL After increasing the public debt,
which then stood at $76,435. 900, to some
$3.50, 900. 600, that same stock is now
selling at 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
The Regular College Course

Embraces term of Three Years There is AL
so Preparatory Course. Students are admit
ted to either Course, or may pursue any of the
Studies for which their attainments or capacity
iC them 1872
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
Young Gentlemen

Are admitted to the several Departments. Gen
tleman can obtain board in private families
from S1.50 to $500 per week in clubs at
81 90 to S15O 'S
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

Ia James Y Fitch, editor of the Fox
Lake Gazette. was elected treasurer of that
town on Tuesday last. We congratulate
YOU, Mr.. Fitch, on your success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
S9plle Correspondence.

To Correspondents.-All persons sending
articles to the Republican for publication will
please bear in mind that nothing will appear
until we are in possession of the proper name
of the author.
j. S. F.'s productions are received, and will
appear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
Ornamental Branches Per Term.

MUsIc-Piano Forte, Meodeon and Singing
each $40 on
Eonh oa &C. u n nnsIrunient 2.90
,.arroa u ~ ""'ns' each $50
I. -N%I,,- ~, 60 800
az NJ ooiH[s 500
Ho'er Solors
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

GEN. SHIELDS CoMpLMENTED.- The fol-
lowing is copy of compliment paid to
Gen. Shields by Gen. Mcclellan. 1t shows
how. greatly that officers bravery is appreci-
ated by the commanding general of the de-
partment -
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY TIE PoToMAc,
Fairfax Seminary, March 9th. {
To Brig. Gen. Shields:
The commanding General cougratulates
you and the troops under your command
on the victory by your own energy and ac-
tivity and their bravery on the 22d. He
is panied to learn that the wound you re-
ceised in the skirmish on the day before is
more serious than first expected.
By command Of Maj. General
GEO 3. MCCLELLAN.
(Signed,) A. S. WILLIAMS, A, A. G.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

If you were here tonight you could wit
ness beautiful sight in beholding the
shells as they are flying around down in
the river. The woods fairly jar with the
noise. Lieut.. Col Robbins and Doct.
Murta had she'll thrown at them to-day
while they were riding on the bank of the
river. They came back in to camp slightly
scared. will keep you posted up on our
movements. Come and see us as soon
as you can, as we are having exciting times
and you will enjoy them.
Your affectionate brother,
L. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

night and will send it to yen with six
pound ball thrown over yesterday, if you
want them The tents are full of secesh
mementoes AID if they will crafty your
curiosity any 1 will fix up box full and
send them to you by express.
| also picked up letter in the court
house written in IVA which l will forward
to you if you wish. 1t is merely bust
ness letter, but from the style of paper
used and the way they spelt here in those
days, you might like to have it ornament
some vacant page in your scrap-book.
This is the finest country that I ever
saw. 1t is as warm here as you have it
in Wisconsin in June. We sleep in tents
and have not as yet had any use for blan-
kets. Fruit trees of all kinds are plenty
and in blossom all along the road The
incest farms that ever laid out doors are to
be found here, but every thing around them
indicates that Jeff. Thompson or some 9th
er rebel vagabond has been operating here.
A great many Of the houses are well fur.
nished but in most of them the owners are
non est. | was in splendid house al
New Madrid, which was elegantly furnish
ed, and in most all of the rooms the furni
ture was broken OF damaged in one way OIL
another As good piano as ever saw
was knocked all to pieces and the remains
scattered all over the parlor. 1t STRUCK
me very forcibly that some good secession
ist had been cleaned out by Uncle Sam
boys and lost comfortable home. There
are but very few inhabitants at present il
the town. Before this rebellion broke ou
it must have been a pleasant place to LIVE
in. There are probably twenty houses ant
buildings there completely demolished will
balls and she'll. Even the grave stones il
the burying ground are smashed all to pie
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

Land and Pension Agent, Washington, d. c..
PENSIONS procured for soldiers, seamen and
marines of the present war, who are disabled
by reason of wounds received or disease con.
tracted while in service, and pensions, bounty
money and arrears of pay obtained for widows
or other heirs of those whs have died or been
killed while in service.
Bounty land procured for services in any of
the other wars.
CHAS. C. TICKER.
a42m5 Washington D. C.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
To Disabled Soldiers. Sea.
men and Marines!
WIDOWS OR OTHER HEIRS

OFTHOSE WHO HAVE DIED or REEv
KILLED IN THE SERVYCEt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04

At the fort there (New Madrid) I found
the 9Th, 9th and 7th Wisconsin batteries
and a good many Milwaukee boys
The battery that Harry Lee is in is
there, but Harry is six miles below in
charge of couple sixty two Founders
which command the river, slept in the
barracks vacated by the "secesh," and
ate some of their provisions which they
were compelled to leave. They must have
had big scare on when they "skeedad-
died from there, as they had twice the
number of troops we had and cannon
enough in the fort to have kept off land
force of hundred thousand men, There
was probably over million dollars worth
of property captured there. 1t looks more
like fight here than in any place have
been yet. When down to the river you
can see two of the rebel batteries with a
large secesh flag flying in the breeze on the
CuuSSSe0 SHUT. uP1T JeHlS are III SlguC
and they blaze away a: our troops occa-
sionally but as yet have killed but one
man and couple of mules. The houses
down at the village are all unoccupied and
| don't think there is one that has not had
ball or shell put through the roof I
have wished great many times within the
past few days that you were here, as there
is something going on all the while that
would interest you. You could get items
enough to ELL the Republican full. I went
back in the country chicken hunting to-
day with our friend "Spud'' Smith, and
we brought up on a plantation of 1900
acres with eighty niggers, thirty mules, ten
dogs. two niger hounds and other things
in proportion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-04
CHAs. G.. TUCKER.

ATTORNEY FOR CLAIMANTS, BOUNTY
Land and Pension Agent, Washington, d. c..
, 1862-12-27

~ the 1st Of February and April, 1s6; Store for
term Of yeSrs. with basement and three four floors
ahove. On 9r bstTeen South Wsrer and Randolph. or
South Clark and State Streets State where the nre
ni:es are Situated and where the prop7ietor1 eau b.
tecn. Address &c. WHITNEY," Post QIIce Drawer
81 0ftaEa, Ill dc1Sys9G1
, 1862-12-27
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
TEEE- MONEY MARKET.

=. FRDAY EVENING, Dec, a8, 1862.
. The demand Tor money appears to be nuabated;
hq somc Of the banks report the supply Of currcn-
CT better. This, however. docs not. as yet, seem to
effect the exchange msEket- The buying range ID
even wider than heretofore. for one large hoitse
required of in orderto take it. We quote it at
II diacount*@ par as the buying figure; and par
Ok premium as the selling range. Most Of the
large houzes selling round lots to customers at
par.
Under orders from cotton dealers gold has for
two or three days ruled higher here thaa in New
York As high as sa1<e waa paid today by some
of our brokers: the rate it, New York being 81.
The usual buying price atz, Of course shipments
East have ceased.
Old Treasury Notes were bought at a5k.
Tie price qf silver was e0Q21c-the upper figure
far large coins.
Tic rate on discounts Under the active demand
for money is very nearly uniform ut 10 per cent.
CHICAGO, ALToN AND ST. LOUIS RAILROAD Co.
The follcui1g i. theEeekly- statement Of the
earnings Of this road for the week ending Decem-
her a3d, 1852:
, 1862-12-27

Total. 41604 1a34a9 4485 a1758 4oO7 s67
The weather to-day vas sloppy and mild, and
yery unfayprab1c for handling hogs or hog product,
and the markets were rather dill in consequence,
The receipts Of Hpss during the past Is hours
Amounted to s..r6Eof which only 4,0Q7 were
dressed. :.
The market for Dressed Hogs opsnad extremely
dull. and re note adeclinc Of 1O@l5c per 100 1bs-
viii, sales at raupe Of S35Qn4 10 for common to
extra. The great bulk of the transactions, how.
evcr. vera at IS Is snd $4OA dividing On go ts..
Int at the close good hogs were held for hieer ,e
;,-cs. owing to prospect Of colder weather. Light
mos we're n1enty and osrt,cular1v dp11.
r. ,ha market for Tira Hogs thcre ID ,,otb;no of
snvmomrnt TRANSMITTING The majority or the ir,-
rers are ycry firm inthcir yieys and will mr. e3ve
srar IN the {nncessfpus asked by the 6ackars' NJ
:. i. /; .:,ft -.
.es me u oplon ,uas tue t'Itea w. lay - ~ ~
ter Inc ma,he9 anu puisaase talse's - 1.s "
ginning OF the "eek3n otaer 10 heep 'ae.r aoases
a1alass a ae" sa,sa.,. J 49,, - -, horns
1hs ~ trsnsscto,,s 80 mn same soo at a ranee ~
| e. fn@s n few 1ots If erfra hea,y weichts
10y 80 co<.s ca1r ~, t.,.x1 ~ ann ~ ,n5 III,
,a~da there ;s m matcr;al 5ec,ina Int all other
! - 49, za1,;1s1I.- 1nSa1sn 1o-ea:
auHn ,;Sz+ snn7n7r ara dnn u;t,, r.;
saSe ~ -, E ., -, r~,a .h;r.
A.Ns ss.s Tssgsa.s.at IL ;n,,,zr rschs s,,ad
p'ag ose>se s In-sat :. .-;at ~ ha1doss ~
ane ro',Eou Ias. p..I ~ hs,d At 60 rEa1s m
SUI ..1s-..:@.t nm - "a En n1d sgess Porar Is
ees ~. - -. '.., ra ,at sales ~ aso
ne,o q. $500 49,. 49, assrrs a1a t,rmEesns
In. sIY So p;,.s1s s1n,+ Ione,esa-the 5enand
, 1862-12-27

The Aark Lane Express Of Dec. !, remarks:
The weather, though variable during the past
week. with much fog and occasional frosts, was
not vet. Little interruption was therefore expo
rienced in aed-woEk, though the condition Of sam
pies thrashad received but small. benefit. As we
anticipated, there has been less pressure in the
trade and more confidence Oh the part Of holders,
several places in the country noting advance Of
ished rather against buyers. Arrivals. indeed,
seemed to hare passed the maximum. The nari-
CATION of the Fistula has already been interrupted
permanent, many in the Baltic ports anticipate
The reen1t. As yet. however, the markets there
reduced prices. Danzig aud Hamburg have given
way ab1nt Is. per Or, and q few shipments to
France from here have shaken prices in Par1s,
and Belgian markets remain much the same, or
rather dearer; and the young wheat in some parts
Of Spain not looking well, prices there hare some.
Odessa note SOME Improvement and large sales.
Tie Mediterranean preserves about FORMER rates.