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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

PERSONAL. : We are informed that
Messrs. 0. B. Sanford & Co. have engaged the
services of Richard Whitsett, Esq, a justly
celebrated Machinist and Engineer, to run their
engine and keep it in repair. This is as it
should be. Let none but competent engineers
run engines, and there will be less accidents,
and good machinery will be well kept up.
H P Thomas, sutler of the 18th Wiscon-
SIM has been rusticating a few days in town,
and left on Monday to re.join his regiment.
W. G. Munson sutler of the 10th Wiscon-
sin, and Winthrop P. Green, who has conclud-
ed to try his fortunes in the South left for Dix
lie last Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

who has children to educate, or owns prop
erty here, or takes any interest in the welfare
of the city at ALL can not refuse to give some
thing towards the Seminary and College. 1t
will be a burning shame and disgrace if we
drive these institutions away by our own mig
gardly meanness in refusing to meet their pro-
jectors in the same spirit Of iberality with
not believe that our people are so short-sighted
as to do this.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

THE ELECTION.-The election in this
city yesterday resulted as usual in the success
OF the Democracy, but by somewhat decreas-
ed majority. They claimed in the morning, and
Union men were disposed,,to concede, that they
would carry the city by 500, but the figures give
them only 429. 4 number of bets were made
by Democrats that their majority would run
up to the former figures, and this morning they
woke up to a realization of the fact that their
investments were bad.
The election was quietly conducted and the
vote light. In the first ward, the union majority
is q, showing q handsome gain, despite the eff
forts Of the Democrats to carry it against u.s.
Under-Sheriff Giles, District Attorney Williams,
and neighbor Ballou, of the Democrat, who
were ably assisted in the canvass by John Hen
messy, worked vigorously for the Democratic
ticket, though all of them profess to abomin-
ate the platform. "Principles, not men was
formerly the Democratic war cry, but yesterday
their slogan was "men, not principles"
The third and sixth wards also done admira-
bly, FOR the Union ticket and the result there,
as in the first ward shows what systematic eff
fort and hard work will accomplish. We con-
graduate our friends on their success, and hope
to see their manner of doing things emulated
in other wards hereafter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

Hebron, Cold Spring, Sumner and one dis
trict in Jefferson to hear from, which will prob
ably increase the Union majorities 100. The
Democratic majority on Governor, we think,
cannot exceed 125. Purdy is undoubtedly
elected County Superintendent without the SOL
diers' vote
The following Members of Assembly are
elected: -
1st Dist, Robert Hass, Dem; I'd Dist, A. B.
Smith, Union; Sd Dist, Jos. Powers, Union
4th Dist, J. N. Bingham, Union.
The Supervisors elect are as follows:
At Large, Theo. Prentiss, DEM mo opp
lst Dist, ]. Piper, Dem; I'd Dist, Z. C. Linds-
ley, Union; Sd Dist, A. T. Colburn, Union
4th Dist, VIM. P. Forsyth, Union.
This is glory enough for one day. One more
trial, and we can carry Jefferson County fol
the Union Ticket. The Copperheads are al
most kilt intirely."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

REMovED.-E. G. Gaebler has remov-
ed his Book Bindery and Music Store to his
new building on Fourth Street, where he will
be found ever ready to do anything in the line
of Book Binding, repairing Musical Instru-
ments, making Melodeons to order, sc. He is
agent for the best Pianos made in this country
except Chickering's, and those in want of one
should apply to him. He makes Melodeous OF
superior quality.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04
REAL EsTATE-Daniel Hall sold a

REAL EsTATE.-Daniel Hall sold a
few days ago, his farm consisting of 234 acres,
about two miles from this city, for $1,000 cash.
L. Charboneau has purchased of Mr.. Stock
well the property now occupied by Mr., Neisser,
on Fourth street, for $3.50.
j. A. Hadley has sold to P. Duffy his resi-
dence on Fourth street, for 81, 800.
Dr. W C. Spalding has sold to J. A. Hadley
the house and lot on Second street now occu-
pied by H. c. Atkins.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04
NOTICE EyTR

NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY G. I.
Thorn, Esq, editor of the jefferson Banner, who
left for New Orleans few days since with a
satchel fill of Copperhead tickets for distrbu-
ton among Wisconsin soldiers, will hear of
something to his advantage upon application at
this office
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04
DEMOCRATIC MEErING.-On Wednes-

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.-On Wednes-
day evening, Of last week, the Democrats of
this city were addressed in Coles Hall, by Hi
ram Sawyer of Burnett; O. F. Jones, of jun
eau, and Rev. Mr.. Fack, of Watertown.
Their speeches were in the interest of the
Bogus Democracy, and of the most approved
Copperhead standard. We have not the time
at present and if we had we do not know that
we have the disposition, to follow the different
gentlemen through their tortuous windings and
disloyal teachings.
Mr.. Sawyer spoke briefly, only, and in so do
ing manifested great good sense Had he not
spoken at all, he would have shown to still
better advan age for it is evident that his place
is not on the rostru1n.
Jones talked as only Jones can talk Those
who heard him here in the spring will under
stand US when we say that if possible he was
more virulent and malignant on this occasion,
than he was then.
If we supposed the honorable gentleman
would heed our advice, we would suggest that
so long as he is permitted to get off such dia-
tribes against the Government and the war, he
ought not to complain of the abridgment of
Free Speech We don't ask or expect that he
will be patriotic and loyal, or even decent, but
he should at least be consistent Let there be
method in your madness, Jones, and no one
will complain. Only reform in this particular
and we should be glad to have you come here
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04
majority.

MARKETS following prices ruled
the market here yesterday Wheat, $l.OO
: Oats, so; Corn, So; Barley $l.o5; Rye, 10;
lFloar per Dbl, s5.5O@s6OO; Corn Neal per
hundred, $3.50; Buckwheat Flour per hun
-drad, 81 Potatoes, 5000; Onions, $1,000
ia; Beans, $l.25@$l,5O; Butter, 1920;
Eggs, 12!; Lard, 10; Hay, 5000 per ton Poul-
try, &c per ID.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04
DQDGE CoUNTY.-The fifth and sixtl

wards, in this city, voted as fellows for Member
and Supervisor, the vote being alike on each
Fifth ward, Union 10, Democratic, 81 Sixth
ward, Union, 81, Democratic, l56
Enmett gave the Democratic state ticket 1879
majority.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

PREACHING Politics. democrats,
in times past, have INDUCED in many homily
over the preaching of politics" by Republic
can Ministers of the Gospel. Pure minded and
sanity individuals that they are, they have ev-
er regarded it as a horrible thing for Minister
to alfude to politics, and have beloved them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

New GooDs.-Cha's Noack, in Z. W.
Coles new block, has just received large addi-
tons to his stock of goods, and is now prepared
to satisfy the wants Of his customers more fully
than ever. Call around there He keeps none
but the best articles, and sells cheap.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

LADIES MITE SoCIETY.-The Ladies
Mite Society, of the Congregational Church.
will meet tomorrow Thursday evening, with
Mrs. ". c. Fountain. As this is the annual
L full attendance of the members is requested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04
UNITED STATES
Internal Revenue.
Second Coll ection District, State of Wisconsin, !
Collectors Office. Madison. Oct. 10th. 1863.


Collectors Office, Madison, Oct. 10th, 1868. !
Pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of
an act entitled +" An Act to provide Internal
Revenue to support the Government, and to pay
interest on the public debt approved July lst,
1862, notice, is hereby given to all persons liza
bic to pay duties or taxes under said act and the
amendments thereto, approved March Sd, 1868,
in the said Second District of Wisconsin, that
the Collector of said District has received from
the Assessor thereof his Annual Collection List
pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of said
act; that the duties and taxes assessed by said
Assessor have become
D u Q and p a y a b q :
That the said Collector or his deputy will at
tend for the collection of the same at his office
in the Village of JEFFERSON until the 10th
of November, 1868.
l will be at the office of Harlow Pease, ESQ.,,
in the CITY OF WATERFOWL, on Monday
and Tuesday, the 23d and oath, and at the
Green Mountain House, in FORT ATKINSON,
on the 10Th of Nov, 1863.
All persons who shall neglect to pay the said
duties and taxes so as aforesaid assessed upon
them, to the said Collector within the period of
time above specified, shall be liable TO pay
TEN PER CENTUM ADDITIONAL
upon the amount thereof, except the tax on in
ca1!sa the ysass3ty on which is 5 per cent.
RgF Payment must be made in United States
Treasury Notes. ". D. HILLYER,
Collector I'd Division,
ebatd I'd District Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

For SALE-See Daniel Jones adver-
tisements of Real Estate for sale
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

REEGIoUs.-We are requested to state
that Rev. Mr.. Tabor will preach in the Liberal
Christian Church next Sunday morning at the
usual hour of service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

HARPER-Jussen, AT the P. O., has
Harpers Noathly for November Also other
monthlies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

NATIONAL BANK.-A National Bank
has been established at Fort Atkinson, in this
county, with capital of $4,000. L. &. Cas-
well, Esq, is President of the institution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

New GooDs.-See Peterson's new ad-
Tegtisement
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

THE DRAFr.-Full particulars relative
to the forthcoming draft may be learned by
consulting the Governors proclamation in an
other column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

THE CoUNTY.-The following are the
majorities in this County as far as heard from,
Schools:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

CAUSE AND EFFECT.-On the afternoon
of election day, the Democrats paraded the
Band. through town with a banner inscribed
GIL Palmer, the Union, the Constitution and
the Democratic party" The result was, as
compared with the judicial vote of last spring,
loss to them of 40. If they had got the mu-
sic and banner out in the forenoon also, their
majority would have been cut down at least so
mere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1863-11-04

4 Union MEETING. : Hon. Winfield
Saith, .John 4. Savage, Jr., and D. F, Wey-
mouth, Esq, addressed a Union Meeting at
Coles Hall, last Friday evening. Owing to the
storm there was not as large an audience as we
expected to see. The evening was so unpleas
ant that the only wonder is that there were any
persons out at all. The speeches were all ex-
cellent, and we regret that they could not have
been mere generally heard.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20
Alabama Legislature. .

ATLANTA, Aug. 19.--The Legislature
of Alabama met today in extra session.
The Governors message was presented.
The following is a synopsis: For obvious
reasons the communication is confined 10
the subject of military defence. Owing
to the now superior numbers Of the enc
my on every theatre of war, the Presi-
dent has wisely called on the States for
their relative portion. ! have received
military requisition on Alabama for
1000 men for six months service. Be
fore the draft came the Presidents pro-
clamation called out all under 45, which
class alone compose the militia Of
the State. The Governor reviews
the question Of classes exempt under
State and Confederate enactments, and
of substitutes in the army. lie
has no means Of ascertaining the number
of those classes in the State, but sup
poses there are several thousand. The
militia organization pertaining to the
State, the Legislature can determine who
shall be exempt and who shall not be ex
empt. lowing to the lateness Of the
hour az o'clock the remainder Of this
message is deferred.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Aug. 19.--The encmy's
land batteries kept pounding away at
Fort Sumter throughout yesterday, chief
II with their heavy Parrott guns. There
was comparatively little firing against
Fort Wagner, on which the enemy can
make no impressions whatever. A mon
itor engaged Wagner yesterday afternoon,
bast-Mas soon driven Off
There were no casualties amongst our
troops yesterday. Last night was dark
and windy, and no firing took place, but
at daylight this morning the enemy's
Parrott guns re-opened on Sumter, firing
quite rapidly. This still continues, our
James Island batteries replying briskly.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20

HoLptxc BACK Wharf.-The Lynch
burg (Va) Republican. sirom information
in its possession, fears that the supply OF
wheat, which is amply abundant IN the
country, is likely to be withheld from the
Government, for the purpose OF forcing
up prices. 1t says:
We heard of one farmer who refuses 10
sell at The prices offered by the government,
hecause he expects wheat TO go To ten dollars
Der bushei If there was any shreiy that this
Wouid be the case, or any reason 10 expect it
upon the grounds of scarcity and short
supply, the desire TO get the highest market
price is but natural; but when, in face of the
fact that a crop OF wheat is made. ample for
all the wants of the people and army, the re
fusal TO sell does not seem TO Us to be con-
eaiyed in the right spirit. We learn that the
Government has given the. Commissary at
this post orders to buy wheat from the farm
ers as Quickly as possible, 10 be converted
into flour, and If he can't buy to impress II
forthwith. some farmers refuse either to
sell at the prices given under, schedule rates
by the Government-and when notified that
ii win be impressed, refuse to have it thresh
ed out. But we are told that the power to
impress wheat includes the power TO use the
necessary labor on the farm to get it ready
for market. We have heard Of an instance
in which one farmer threatened To throw bis
wheat into the river rather than have it i'm
pressed. The impression Is abroad that tn,
Government viii raise the schedule Price
later i'm the season; and that those who sci
now will get lower rate than the less patri
otie who are holding back. This should b,
| remedIed by the Government authorizing .
notice that the schedule prices Is the ultima
tnm' There are some Who are making ar
rangements to sell and some who have sols
| from motives that do honor TO them. The.
| should not bc made to sn11er BY being pal,
4 less price than Others VAC. rom motives
gain alone, arc holding back their supplies
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20
T E LEGR AP
--latest from
NEAR FREDERICKsB
Noo< I~%os Of 4h

NEAR FREDERICKsB
Northern dates of the
The draft takes pla
to-day, and the prospec
proceed quietly. The da'
one-half
A Charleston corresponds
he saw bricks fly from Sum,
tack on Friday.
Arkansas.is nearly Overrul
will be soon opened. Price il
in a dangerous position.
Eighteen thousand Confeder;
are soon to be exchanged.
Grant Cavors the opening of
ton trade with the Southwest /. loyal
citizens.
Vallandigham is said to have resigned
Opinion in England comedies speedy
end Of the war and the suppression Of
the rebellion.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad il
repaired and IN running order
{. Gen. Holmes is s'reported dead. Secrc-
tary Wells has ordered the building Of
six more gunboats.
The Union ticket in Kentucky is car
ried by nearly $4,000 majority.
Northern papers make great parade
overa reported action Of the conserve
tives in North Carolina.
A flank movement by Lee seems to be-
apprehended.
Nothing new from Fredericksburg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20
CONDITION OF rHEPoss OFFICE DErABT

CONDITION OF THEPoss -OrricE lpEpAET-
MENr.-A correspondent Of the Atlanta
Inselligsncer gives the following account
Of the thrifty condition of the Post -oince
Department, under the management q
Postmaster General Reagan. The inten-
ton of the Government in maklng the
department self sustaining will ultimately
be realized:
Revenue for tha quarter ending Sep
tember 80, 1862, 717,274.a o. For the
quarter ending December slst 1867,
S77a. $40. SS. For the quarter ending
March slst 1868, $aN, ,sf's.es. GotA
! -, ,897, ,sQAss.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20

ORpyR TOR FuRLouGHS In THE ARMY
of NORTHERN VIRGINIA. Lee has
;ssned the following order relative to fur
lo,chs in his command:
Ue,po'gs Army OF n. VIRGINIA,
August l6, 1883.
G,os,aI orders. No 81.
In order to allow as many Of our brave
eold;ers 10 visit their families and friends
AZ can be done consistently with the good
If the service, and at the same time give
sone reward for meritoriors conduct, a
system of f,irloughs is hereby instituted
in this army.
These furloughs will be granted, in the
first Instance, at the rate of two for every
one hundred men present for duty SUBJ
seauently. at the rate of one for every
one hundred men present for duty.
This system will he continued as long
as the cxigencies of the service will per-
init Should the effect not be found pre-
judicial, commanders Of regiments and
battalions will forward on each occasion,
the most urgent and meritoriOus eases
from those recommended by the company
officers, for the approval of their superior
commander
The time will be regulated according
70 The following table:
Virginia, u days; North Carolina, IS
days; South Carolina, 90 days; Georgia
and Tennessee, "a days; Florida, Ala
balna, Mississippi. and East Louisiana, so
days.
iurloughs will be granted equally to
soldiers from States and districts with
which communication is cut off, but in
no case will these furloughs carry per-
mission to go within the enemy's lines or
pass through them. The time for such
eases will be regulated by the number of
days allowed for the State in the above
list which they intend to visit
The men furloughed will be authorized
70 bring back stragglers and recruits
Who NAV come in their way.
Ry command of Gen. Il. +. Lee.
W. H. TAYLOR, A. A. G.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20

CONVICTED. county court OF Pow
hatan, at its late term, commencing the
hrst Monday in this month, had under
trial six slaves belonging to the estate Of
the late Robert r. Williams, charged
with the murder Of their master on the
night Of the 9th Of July last. Four Of
the negroes upon their voluntary confss.
sion were convtetsd, and were sentenced
to be hung on the 11th Of Septembes
next. 1he ron11ning tuo were tried q
confsd1uo11n r ~ nan1se, tnt fog want
Of vevsf ~ wese segutDts6
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20
From, M ississippi.

MORTON, Miss, Aug. 19.--No further
news from the Yankee raid on the Mis-
sissippi Central Railroad The raid con-
sisted Of 1860 men, who started from Va
zoo City and intercepted two trains at
Durant. The last heard Of them they
were taking the trains UP the road, and
Gen. Whitiield's cavalry were in hot pur-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20
FROM THE POTOMAC.

All quiet in front Of the Potomac army.
There is not even any picket firing going on.
The cavalry make an occasional capture OF
and Stafford Court House. The rebels have
no force north of the Rappahannock. Gen.
Lee. however, is said 10 have recently re-
ceived fully $4,000 men as reinforcements.
and that his army will soon number 10000
men, including veterans and corscrirts. On
the contrary it is stated that no material
force has yet reached him trom the South
west, and that his only reinforeemenis have
been small bodies of cOnseripts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20

win confidently assert that, 50 faf as his per
sonal knowledge Of the fact coca, be Is en-
tirely ignounf OF the existence Of such
thing. lie gabbled and gossiped his way mp
his own feeble intellect into the belief that
he LEFT an army Of negro soldiers behind him,
but he never was more mistaken In his life
The complete failure which marked his at
tempt at the creation Of negro army was
not more decisive, however, than the. ruin
which befel his other scheme for the eultiva-
ton of sixty plantations by runaway negroes
These plantations, abandoned by their own
ers, were seized by his order and placed in
the hands OF Northern men. who stipulated
to, employ the negroes in the cultivation of
cotton. The result was such A. anybody but
a blessed old dotard like the Adjutant Gene
raj would have anticipated. The ncgroesre-
fused to work because they were not allowed
to be whipped They stole everything their
new master possessed, and, 10 cap the eli
max, the guerilias swept the experimental
pl ,ntations SO clean that, except in a very
few instances, neither negroes nor planters
thing to set up such q mark for ransacking
guerillas If it was to be the last piece Of
mischief they ever did, they would pay their
respects to such an enterprise.
If anything was needed to stamp the whole
affair with utter and nndeniablc absnrdity,
the action OF Gen. Grant IN SuSpendlng the
Adjutant Generals much-yaunted commits
siouers from ddty would furnish yse eonvinc-
iEg proof. r US afecessary, ufstourse, that
so great work should be left in the hands of
a Commission" The entire uselessness
either of the work or the commission was
probably the eause of their very pcremptory
suspension They are among the things that
were, and with them passed away the re-
motest sennblance of an excuse for longer
perpctrating the farce of negro enlistments
in the Southwest May we not hope that
we have heard the last Of this extensive and
widespread lie?
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20

Tus Asxy.--Advices received from
.,s6engers By the Central train confirm
= y. report which we mentioned yester-
j., that the enemy were falling back,
-, that all their force had been with.
lawn from the south side Of the Kappa.
r.nnoek. Their cavalry is picketing at
orleans and Waterloo, points in Fau-
o,,;.r county. whilst their infantry is
f,r,ber north, along the line Of the
orsnoe and Alexandra Railroad. De-
sprters represent that their force has
,asn considerably reduced by details to
~ North to assist in the execution of
The draft
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-08-20

IuxA--This place, ever Since 1t was
assigned TO the accommodation Of the
wounded Confederates after the battle oil
Corinth, has been neutral ground
The Confederate and Yankee pickcts re-
spectively are about seven miles from II,
and the country between is traversed by
the scouts of either party. Every few
DAYS Iuka is visited by cavalry force,
and it rarely happens that party from
the other side do not get ON rbeir track,
and whichever is the stronger runs the
ether through the town. The crack OF
the carbine has become so familiar that
the people there hardly nsaice it Green
backs and Confederate notes circulate
alike in the ordinary transactions OF ou-
siness.