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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

At noon, On September 4th, the Re
publican State Convention met at the
Capitol in the city Of Madison, and were
called to order by H. Rublee, Esq, Chair
man of the State Central Committee. &
full list Of delegates were present, nearly
every senatorial and assembly district in
the state being represented. On motion.
Ex-Governor Salomon, of Milwaukee, was
elected President pro- tenn, and Charles
Seymour, of La Crosse, Secretary pro tenn.
The President appointed a committee
Of six on credentials, committee On per-
manent organization, and the following
committee of nine on resolutions
Horace Rublee, Dane; O. Fl. Waldo, Milwau-
kee; w. E. Carter, Grant; John Ulrich, La
Crosse NJ. Nd. Davis 0utagamie W. L. Price,
jackson; II. KlienpelI, Sank j. NJ. Gillett,
Fond du Lac; A. NJ. Thompson, Rock.
the Convention then adjourned to
three o'clock 2. NJ.
AT 3 O'Clock the Cow ention met, when
the Committee on Permanent Organization
reported the following gentlemen, who
we're unanimously elected
Presidcnt-EDwARD SALohoN, Of Milwaukee
Vice President-O II. Head, of Kenosha; S.
C. Bean, of Dane; Samuel Cole, of La Fayette;
Edmund J. Dodge, of Ozaukee a, K. Osburn,
of Waupaca; W. T. Price, Of Jackson.
g .Secretaries-Charles Seymour, of La Crosse;
Frank NJ. Stewart, Of Sank.
The President acknowledged the com
pliment he had received, and presented
to the Convention a statement Of the
questions at issue before the people.
Mr.. Rublee, Chairman Of the Commit
tee on resolutions presented the resolu-
tions which will be found In another
column, and which were unanimously
adopted.
Mr.. McAllister from the Committee on
credentials reported list of the delegates
present, which after some amendments
was adopted.
On motion of Fl. Fl. Taylor, of Mar
quette, the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolyed That all nominations shall be made
by ballot, unless by unanimous consent and
that the first ballot for each officer shall be in for
NAL.
An informal ballot for Governor having
been ordered, the following was re ported
as the result:
Whole number of votes cast........247
Lucius Fairchild received
Edward Salomon Observation-Disclosures. x
John F. Potter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Scattering. ...........................
Governor Fairchild was then unanim-
ously renominated, and on being waited
upon by "a Committee appointed by the
President to inform him of his renomina-
ton, he appeared before the convention
and in short speech accepted his nomina.
ton. i
An informal ballot having been order
ed for Lieutenant Governor, the names
of Henry D. Barron of Polk, and Wyman
Spooner of Walworth, were presented to
the Convention.
The result of the ballot was as follows
Whole number ofvotes cast.
Wymar Spooner..-...--....-..... l43
H. u. barron. .............'...,... 20
Scattering ............ .......................
The nomination of Wyman Spooner
was then made unanimous.
No opposing candidates being present
the Offices of Secretary of State
Treasurer, Gen. Thomas S.
VIM. ..E. Smith were re-
otion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
WHO WAS NAPOLEON II?

The mss Of mankind, embracing many
of the well read, have never heard of Ma
poleon IL, and why the present Emperor
assumes the title Of Napoleon III, is to
them a perfect enigma. Napoleon Fran
els Joseph Charles Bonaparte, or Napo-
leon L., was the son of Napoleon l., the
fruit OF a marriage between that sover-
eign and Maria Louisa, of Rome When
his father, the first Emperor was compel
led to abdicate in 1913, the King of Rome
went with his mother to Vienna, and
there was educated by his grandfather,
the Emperor Of Austria. His title was
that of the Duke Of Reichstadt, and he
was most carefully instructed, especially
in the military art. But he appears to
have Inherited but little of the ability of
his father. His constitution was weak,
and early symptoms of consumption unfit
ted him for the laborous duties of mill,
itary career:
On Napoeon's return from Elba, in
1878, an attempt was made to remove the
young Duke to Paris, but frustrated by
the Austrian authorities. He was made
a lieutenant colonel in 1881, and COM
manded battalion of Hungarian infan-
try In the garrison of Vienna; but his
death when he was twenty-one years of
age cut him off before he reached an ace
at which he might have displayed any
abilities he might have possessed. Dur
ing his lifetime he never assumed the
title of Napoleon II, inasmuch as the alb
dicati0n of his fatbar IN b;c E,1o,, NO.,
never admitted by the allies; nor was it
ever claimed by the French Government,
But IN 1852 when the resumption of EN-
pire by Louis Napoleon rendered some
title necessary, he was considered Napo-
leon II, and the new emperor took that
of Napoleon III. The latter title, how
ever, having been recognized by the sew
eral governments of Europe, the recogni-
ton of the former is implied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11

The Republicans of Vermont car
ried the State election by overwhelming
majollties, as usual Hon John B.
Page is elected Governor by from 2o,0 600
to 80, 600 majority.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11

Republican Nominations.
For Governer-
Gen. LUCIUS FAIRCHILD, of Dane
For Lieutenant Governor
WYMAN SPOONER, of Walworth.
For Secretary Of State
Gen. THOMAS S. ALLEN, of Iowa.
For Treasurer
WILLIAM e. SMITH, Of Dodge.
For Attorney General
Col. CHARLES r. GILL, Of Jefferson
For Bank Comptrol1er-
Hea. J JEREMIAH NJ. RUSK, of Vernon
For State Superintendent
Lieut. A j. CRAIG, Of Jefferson.
For State Prison Commissioner
HENRY CORDIER, of Winnebago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
WHAT rs E,Ea

WHAT rs EEa
GOOD OR EVIL? RICH OR POOR?
Are Won to rise to Ennence, Honor, Wealth and
Power-or are YOU to sink into obscurity. oblivion,
and be forever unknown? What are your future
prospects III life
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11

THAT IS THE AL4L-ABSO RBING QUESTION -
WHO EEyIIsEs SGLvE r.?
The never-faing DIR. RAPHAEL can solve it, He
IS the best He succeeds when all others have failed.
GOOD IIIwS FOR GZTs TIL
NlETT
Every man, through the length and breadth of the
land who has bad luck, and Who can not get on in
the world, should be in possession OF DOCTOR
RAPEAEL'S
WRITTEN Opinion of his future
Prospects in Life.
1t viii guide him to wealth, eminence and honor.
Thousands of good who were unfortunate and
unsuccessful in their Businessmen who worked
hard, and who struggled against adversely and mis-
fortune the greater part OF their lives and who ound
the they tried to get forward III the world me
things went against them: these men got DIX.
RAPHAI1LS opinion upon their future prospects IN
life. All those who wisely followed DR.. RAPHAEL's
advice
RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL
In all their undertakings, while those who were
blinded by prejudice and ignorance, negleccng his
advice, still laboring against adversely ana pow
erty Be assured, wealth, eminence and good luck
are within the reach of all. If yon wish to be rich
and happy, you will consult him also.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
GUIDE TO EEAETE AND
E0TE G. EsTEE

VIII be sent to all who in delicate health and
whose infrmties and impotence prevent them from
getting married. One for the LADIES, and one for
the GENTLEMEN which one you want, or send
six cent stamps for the two books. His Circular
about getting rich and eminent, winning the affec-
happy marriage viii be sent gratis at the time.
Address all letters follows: DIR. Raphael.
Post Office BOX S273, Chicago, Illinois.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
GOOD EIwS FOR TIE
LADIEG5y

All who in trouble, all who are unfortunate, an
whose fond. hopes have been disappointed, crushed
and blasted, all who have been betrayed and ruined
by false promises and deceit all who have been de-
ceved and trifed with all go to him for advice and
get satisfaction He makes your misfortune pass
away he makes the SANDER and envy of your enemies
fall harmless, and he sustains your character and
responsibility in spite of evil reports and rumors
All who in doubt of the affections of those they
love- consult him TO relieve and satisfy their minds,
and to find out if their bright and warm hopes will be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
An informal ballot for Attorney Cen

An informal ballot for Attorney Gen
eral having been ordered, Allen Worden,
of La Fayette county, presented the name
of Henry S. Magoon of that county; Mr.:
Gibbs, Of Dodge, presented the name of
E. Hurlbut. of Waukesha Mr.. Mat. Ell.
Carpenter withdrew the name of Judge
Hubbell, Of Milwaukee, from the conven-
ton as a candidate for flat Office. The
result of the ballot was as follows:
Whole number of votes cast,
H. S. Mageon, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40
E. Hurlbut, 81
f. 9. Wlnkler, II
Levi Hubbeh,. 9
Ocarterlng ,..........
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
,pEEDY AND HAPPY MARRIAGE

If ladies who have suffered from misplaced conf
dence consult him before they get married, he win
restore their bloom freshness aud vigor of youth,
and enable them to enter married life with conf
dance of health and hanniness.-,I0aYr2nL of Ie0Xh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
GOOD NEWS FOR ALL!
VIII SHOW you Tue IIKentSs OF
Your Future husband or Wife

He will tell you their circumstances and future pros
pects-and what is better STILL he tell you their
thoughts, and what their intentions towards
you. What is better than ALL he will tell you if they
will make You happy He is, therefore, sure de-
pendence. 70 all in business his advice is invau.
able lie oretell with the greatest certainty the
result of all commercial and business transactions
and specuati0ns. DOCTOR RAPHAEL interprets
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-09-11
GOOD NEyT5 T0R TEE
A.EEE. gsssEDI

TgnED
you visit him personally, he will tell the afflicted
the cause of their disease and suffering. He also
tell whether they can be cured not, thus saving
the afflicted both trouble and expense. His hours
Tor seeing visitors from 10 A.gE. to 4 p. W..
daily Sundays excepte<i,-af no. 2I3
East REadison street {Uf, staIrs), between
Wells and Franklin streets. Chicago,
illinois. Consultation Fee, Two Dollars.
SONS At a D-ST ATC E
May communicate confdentially by letter, if they
inclose Two Dollars for Consultation Fee in each
letter. All letters, COMMUNICATIONS and interviews
strictly private and confidential No will be
given to letters unless Two Dollars are nclosed as
Consultation Fee. BY inclosng four cent stamps,
DIR. RAPHAEL'S
M7rTrNis rTN EE q TEE a rrrs
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-14

The Bankrupt bill, which mas Oeen
passed by Congress, and signed by the
President without an objection, is a
movement which cannot fail to assist
those men who have been unfortunate
in their business affairs, in getting re-
leased from their embarrasments and
starting again, with the assurance that
they have an equal chance with other
people. There are circumstances, in
which men Of large business capacity are
sometimes placed, which render il nee
essary, for the public good, that they
should be dealt with in most charita-
BILE manner. OF course there are excep-
tional cases, and perhaps under the
present bankrupt law some INSCRIPTIONS
persons may get rid Of paying many Of
their debts which they really have the
means to do. On the other hand there
are thousands in the United States who
would have TO DE hampered for a term
OF years, if not all their lives, in all
their business transactions, had they not
been relieved 10 some way. Now they
are released and they can become more
useful men. They will revive trade and
commerce, and in few years the coun-
try will be in more prosperous eondi-
ton than it otherwise would have been.
There seems to be q great difference OF
opinion, in reference to the amendments
to the bill TO provide ways and means
for the support Of the Government. PEG.
pie have private interests to look after
and IL is natural to be selfish. Sons
men think this kind Of business II
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-14
taxed more heavily than o. her kinds are
and the result Is that there has been q,

taxed more heavily than o. her kinds are
and the result Is that there has been a,
Wholesale reduction In some directions.
II is intimated that the annual reduc-
ton of internal revenue under the tax
bill will be on clothing four millions;
on incomes ten per cent. reduction TO
five per cent. thirteen millions; on tin
ware, 100000; sugar rehners, 5000 OOOi
advertisements $500, 900; castings, $780,
600; hollow ware, 100000; naptha
above 20 degrees, 100000; salt, $780,
600; varnish, 100000; wagons, carts,
drays, &C, 100000; hoop skirts, $780,
600; exemption Of Sl,OOO-six millions
and a half.
We suppose that such representations
were made to our lawmakers that they
were convinced it was for the best that
these reductions should be made; but it
IL very evident that Congress must stop
making such wholesale reductions or
else the already large national debt will
he increased by the enormous appropria-
lions made at the last session.
Inasmuch as government securities
Offer larger rate of interest than can
be legally taken by individuals, a large
portion of the people have purchased
these securities, and the time will, if it
has not already come, when business
men will find it difficult to get loans at
six per cent. Prices of everything else
have changed, and can there be anything
unreasonable in changing the rate OF in
terest ? At the present rate Of taxation,
six per cent. interest does not leave
very large margin, and the consequence
is that those who have money to loan to
individuals adopt some indirect manner
of taking more. We do not undertake
to say what would be an equitable rate,
but simply bring this matter before the
public for consideration. Several States
have already acted upon the subject.
The following is the text Of the new
Interest Law, which passed the Massa-
cusetts legislature:
SECTION /. When there Is no agree.
ment for different rate Of interest Of
money, the same shall continue to be at
the rate of Sc 90 on 500 for a year,
and at the same for a greateror less sum-
and for a longer or shorter time.
SEC. .. 1t shall r. lawful to contract
to pay or reserve discount at any rate
and to contract for payment and re-
ceipt of any rate Of interest Provided
however that no greater interest than
six per centum FER annum shall be re-
covered in any action except when the
agreement to pay such greater rate OF
interest is in writing.
SEC. 3. Sections 8, and Of chap,
ter So of the General States, and all acts
and parts of acts inconsistent herewith,
are hereby repealed.
SEC. 4. This act shall not affect any
existing contract or action pending, or
existing right Of action, and shall take
effect on the first day of July next,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-14

OBITuARY.-Moses Burbank, Esq a
well, known and respected citizen Of
Ludlow, died Ia that place on the 10th
inst. Mr.. Burbank was for many years
principal of the Black River Academy
for some time assistant editor of the
HERALD, and at the time OF his death
the editor and one of the proprletors of
the Ludlow Transcript. A prominent
citizen of his section Of the State fur
nishes us the following well meritad
obituary notice of the deceased gentle
man:
He had deservedly high reputation
as an instructor and writer. A life of
such uniform purity and rectitude, Of
such devotedncss to God, of such dis
interested zeal for the good of mankind
should be chroni3led for the imitation Of
the surviving. He was an untiring
friend and patron Of every benevolent
and moral enterprise. The causes of ed
ucation and of temperance have lost a
devoted and efficient helper; the church
an exemplary member, whose life eX-
emplined the power and loneliness of re-
ligion. By a life Of virtue and useful
ness he drew around him circle Of de-
voted friends by whom his memory will
be embalmed,
There are many who will delight tC
recall the hours they have passed with
him in the academic halls, and to dwell
on those traits they loved, and whict
death cannot eface from their memo
Ties.
While we think that mind so pure
so well stored is no more to impart it,
conceptions to other miuds,-the voicu
that has warned so many youths OF dan
ger, and guided so many steps into wis
dom's ways,-is no more to be heard il
the Church of God-and in the variou
benevolent organizations, or in the cir
Gle of friendship. we are oppressed b,
the magnitude of the loss. While so
ciety sustains a painful loss in the dealt
Of this good man, we doubt not that fo
him to "die is gain"
The funeral will take place at tn
Baptist Church. Ludlow, today, at
| p. m.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-14

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS owe our
legations to Hon. Justin S. Morrill,, +
"A Digest of the Laws relating to Duti
on Imports"
Also to John G. McMyner of Mad
son, Wisconsin, for copy Of his Al
nual Report as Superintendent Of Pu.
lie Instruction Of the State OF Wilson's
for 1866.
Our thanks are due to J. E. His
gins, Esq, Of Brandon, who is spendiD
some time at the South, for Richmou|
Petersburg and Raleigh papers Of rec:l
dates.
Hon. F. E. Woodbridge has o.
thanks for a copy Of the addresses deli
cred on the occasion of the first NEE
Ing of the Congressional Tempera1.
Society, February 18th, 1867, contaiuin
the remarks of Senators Wilson, Yatt
and Patterson of New Hampshire, an
Representatives Woodbridge, Price, n
Kee, Dodge, Grinnell and Speaker c
fax.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-14
Washington Items.

"A. H. Lee, the Washington treasury
clerk, has pleaded guilty to an indict-
ment charging him with the embezzel-
ment of about $4,000 worth of United
States bonds, and Monday, was SEN
fenced to three years in the Albany, n.
Y, renitentary.
The President on Monday trans
mitted TO the Senate a large mass of
documents relative to the claims to mil
itary service asserted by the govern
ments of France and Prussia of the ma
tive born subjects of those countries,
who, after having been naturalZed in
the United States, returned to their ma
tive land.
The Senate caucus, on Monday,
agreed not TO touch the House adjourn
ment resolution for the present. 1t is
considered unwise to fix a time until
after the supplemental reconstruction
bill is on the statute book. If the Pres
ident will sign or veto it promptly, Con-
gress can and will adjourn early next
week.
The President was literally over
whelmed Monday with Of1ce-seekers.
The ante room at one time was densely
crowded. 1t was found impossible for
the President to see one.tenth OF those
seeking audience. The President has
appointed Col. Sullivan formerly Of the
48th Ohio regiment, as minister to Be-
gotta.
The Virginia delegation, who have
been here to see what course they shall
pursue on the reconstruction question.
have returned home in view Of the fact
that Congress has in&ugurated supple
mentary legislation to carry out the de-
fects in the reconstruction law, for which
the came to solicit a remedy.
The House passed the supplemental
reconstruction bill on Monday. The
Senate will take it up on Tuesday, and
If the Senators can resist the tendency
to talk, it will speedily become law.
1t provides for the registration Of yot-
ers under the direction o. the commander
of the military districts, and was passed
by party vote.
Secretary McCuulloch declined 10
nominate Gen. Bartlett Of Pittsfeld, as
naval officer, and will nominate George
Peabody Russell, il young Mr.. Adams is
rejected. IL is suggested that there is a
point Of contrariness between the Sen.
ators and the Secretary as TO 1iling the
place with military man, the Senators
demanding an ex-epaulette, and the Sec
rotary determined not to crafty them.
Mr.. Schenck of Ohio made an in.
etectual attempt in the House to instruct
the Speaker to announce the standing
committees, and he proposed that the
Speaker be permitted to have one or two
| vacancies on each committee, till after
the spring elections, but Mr.. Colfax
| stated to the House that it would
greatly embarrass him and Mr.. Sehenck
withdrew his motion.
The Senate on Monday, after some
! debate, laid on the table series of res
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-14
The Sheep shoaring in Rutland.
SHREWSBURY, March 9, 1867.

SHREWSBURY, March 9, 1867.
Editors Rutland HvaM In your paper
of the 9TH inst. Mr.. Cornelius S. Pierce
Of Clarendon suggests that the Sheep
Shearing advertised in the HERALD TO
come off on the Fair Grounds at Rutland
on the 1st day of May next be postponed
till the 9TH and 8th on account of the
Shearing at North Granville, N. Y, ad
vertised to come off at the same time"
We should be pleased to comply with
the suggestion made by Mr.. Pierce, if by
so doing it would give all an opportu-
nifty that desired to be present at both
shearings 1--WE desire this pleasure our
selves but for reasons here given don't
think it advisable to change the time
LIST. We procured notice published
in the Boston Cultivator Feb. 9th, that
we proposed to have a shearing at Rut-
land on the first day Of May for purse
Of 500.
ID. Our notice Of the shearing wss
announced as early in your paper as the
Granville Shearing.
Sd. By postponng week will make
a difference in the length Of staple, and
show of sheep next Fall.
4th. We have procured notices and
sent abroad, that the shearing would
come off May l.
5th. The Granville shearing is out Of
the State.
We will accept Mr.. Perces Offer on
Rams if he will include two year Odds,
We have none over two years.
H. C. GLEASON,
CHAs. R. JONES.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-14

THE DEATH OF THE OLDEST PERSON N
VERMoNr.-Peter Nassau (colored) died
in Pomfret Feb. 4th. His age is no:
not definitely known but is believed oy
persons well informed, who have known
him for forty years, to have been upward
Of 10 years. He was undoubtedly the
oldest person in the State. He was for
thirty-one years a town pauper. IL
Lad acquired great celebrity on accom-.
Of his vast age, and drew numerous Wis.
itors, not only from this vicinity ou:
from other States.
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W. Farwell; Town Agent Israel N
Skies; County Commissioner, Josenb
Parker had 65 votes. Voted G5 cent,
town tax.
MIDDLRBuRY. Moderator Ira W
Clark +; j, Mcdonald selectmen, George
Hammond, U. D. Twltchell, W. II. I'll.
bridge; Treasurer ]. Mcdonald Over.
seer of Poor, Allen Foot; Constable and
Collector, ]. Dewey Listers, d. Boyce
Edwin Vallette, e, X. Severance Au.
ditors, j. NJ, Slade, II. A. Sheldon, G. S.
Wainwright; Trustee U. S. Surplus
Fund, Calvin Hill Town Agent, ]. W
Stewart Supt. Common Schools, R.
Harris, Jr, Town Grand Jurors, ]. W
Stewart, Ira W. Clark, Harry Lang.
worthy, NJ. WEIGH, W. II. Eldrldge J
Cobb, A. P. Topper, D. Burk, N. Brousso
Town tax, flfty-three per cent.
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Town Officers Elected for 1867.

DoRsBT.- Moderator, Geo. W. Far
well; Town Clerk, l. Geo. Wall Select
men, VIM. D. Clemens, James B. Wood,
Azariah Hilliard 1st Constable and
Collector, Isaac Barrows I'd Constable,
Joseph R. Green; Treasures, 1. Geo
Wall ; Overseer of Poor, Azariah Hill
lizard Listers, 1. Geo. Wall Isaac Bar.
rows, Israel N. Skies Town Grand Ju-
rors, A. B. Armstrong, Frederick Field
Trustee Of Surplus Fund, 1. Geo. Wall
Inspector of Leather, VIM. Williams
Fsnce Viewers, Selectmen supt. Of
Schools, Rev. S. P. Pratt; Auditors
Oliver c. Gilbert, Emmett G. Tuttle, Geo