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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

Admiral Porter pronounces the state
ments made by Democratic speakers and
presses that Gen: Grant drinks, ga lie
and SANDER
John A. Bingham, of Ohio, while
speaking at Republican meeting in
Bangor, Me-, was insulted by Copper.
head, who cried out, ''How about Mrs.
Surratt r Mr.. Bingham instantly re-
sponded
slow about her? Go and consult the
RECORDS OF the court that tried and con.
vlcted her. Go and consult Genera,
HANCOCK, who issued the order for her
execution In spite of writ of habeas
co'pess which had heen served upon him;
and, II yoa are still uasatisfea. go and
ASA that apostate President, Andrew
johnson, Why he refused pardon after
petition had been sent him signed by
every member but one of the court who
tried her, and drawn up in the handwrit-
Ing OF the man you seek to insult"
"A CLERGYMAN says that at church some
people clasp their hands so closely in
prayer tnat they are unable to get them
open when the contribution box comes
round.
frank Blair said in recent speech
at Benton "Our motto is Justice To White
men Grants is justice to ALI"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

"A gentleman who went over the
Erie road to New York few days since
relates to US the following In the smok-
ing car political discussion arose
Among those present were some twelve
or fifteen Jewish merchants from Cincin,
natl. All Of these but single one pro-
nounced themselves strongly for Grant,
ard one proposed taking a vote in the
car, which was done, and resulted thirty
for Grant and seven for Seymour He
and the Seymour man, with third to
see fair play on both sides, then proceed
ed through the entire train and polled the
passengers, The vote stood twenty
for Seymour againt seventy for Grant.
The Republican Jews were immensely
delighted and enthusiastic over the result
Buffalo Cypress.
The attempt made by the Damoc aats
to secure the influence and votes of Re-
publican Jews by appealing to their pred
JUDGES is a most signal failure. From
every part CT the country we hear of the
formation of Grant and Colfax Clubs
composed entirely Of Jews. The leading
men Of that people, with scarcely an ex-
ception, warmly advocate the election Of
Grant and Colfax. The oficious attempt
of the democracy to induce them to
change their party allegiance by commits.
Grating and sympatl izing with them be-
cause of Gen. Grant famous order, they
justly resent, as an unwarrantable inter.
| ference, and an insult to their common
sense. If the democracy could learn any.
thing, they would find out after awhile
that these petty games and tricks do not
win with men of sense.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09
a SENSIBLE MOVEMENT.

One OF the marked features OF the pres
ent campaign is the constant accession Of
foreign born citizens to the Republican
party. Thousands who have never sup
ported any but the Democratic ticket
heretofore, have declared their purpose to
vote for Grant and Colfax this fall. This
is especially the case with our Irish citi-
zens, who as class have always acted
with the Democratic party. but who are
now in great numbers joining the Repub-
lican ranks. In every large town Irish
Grant and Coifax and Tanner Clubs are
being formed for the campaign. There
is nothing strange to us in this change
of sentiment-it is only strange that it
never occurred before Of all inconsist-
tent sHthings in existence it has ever
seemed to us that the most inconsistent is
the fact that a man of foreign birth, and
especially an Irishman, should leave his
native land to escape oppression, and seek
ours to enjoy the blessings of liberty, and
yet when once here should join, himself to
anasanti-liberty and proslavery party An
Irishman will endure the miseries of his
oppression, tn rough the love he has for
his native land and the home of his faith
ers, until the curse becomes intolerable,
when he will forsake all, come to Ameri-
ca and there give in his support to par
ty which is identical with the one which
bad been chiefly instrumental in his pre-
vious oppression, and whose leadsrs lack
only the power, not the inclination, to re-
duce him to condition worse than that
from which he has escaped. The party
which the Irishman votes for here is the
very party which he would fight against
10 Ireland or Canada. The Democratic
party of America has warm friend and
ally in the aristocratic Tory party of Eng
land, and in fact of all Europe. Its leaders
say that "capital should own labor" and
that 'the laboring classes are the mud
stills Of society,"" it has endorsed and
sustained the system of slavery in opposi-
ton to that of free labor, and as conse-
quence wherever we find class who adj
vocate the elevation of one portion of So
ciety and the degradation of another,
there will we find warm friends of this
Democratic party" 1t is no party for
the poor man nor for the laboring class
and the inconsistency of the Irish in sup
porting it is the reason why they did
not receive more general sympathy from
the American people in their late efforts
to accomplish the independence of Ire
land. We have felt that they should be
willing to accord to others those privil-
eyes they ask for themselves, and not de-
mand liberty for ireland with one
breath, and virtually shout oppression for
others with the next.
But they are beginning to see the ef-
fects of this fatal mistake, and like sen.
sible men propose to do all in their pow
er to rectify it. They perceive that their
true interests lie with the Republican
party-the true democratic party of the
they have the indepen-
dcnce and manliness to assert their con-
victions and to accord to it hereafter their
hearty support.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09
POLITICAL ITEMS.

G. G. Washburn and Amasa Cobb have
been renominated to Congress in the 9th
and Sd Congressional Districts
The Demo Gratis in Vallandigham's dis
trict in Ohio have shown their consisten-
cy by nominating him for Congress.
Senator Doolittle has given up his ap
pointments in Indiana, which, by the way,
he had solicited himself, as the Hoosiers
would not turn out to hear the earnest
man."
Pendleton gave up all his Illinois ap-
pointments, as he says the condition of
the canvass in Ohio requires his presence
there. He has probably heard from Yer
/ mont.
California holds an election for State
officers on the 9Th. The Republicans do
not expect to carry the state, but hope to
reduce the Democratic majority, which
was nearly 5000 last Fall.
The Whitewater Register is doing
good service in the cause but floats M
flag. 1t looks too much like bushwhack
ing Gu your own hook gentlemen-shc1
your colors.
Hon. A. M. Thompson of Janesville
has been renominated for the Assembly
by acclamation--a compliment that city
has never before accorded to any one.
At the Rock County Convention G. G
Williams Esq, was nominated for the
Senate Mr.. Williams as an orator has
state reputation; he is also clear head
ed lawyer, public spirited citizen and a
gentleman on general principles. Ole
Rock has done we'll
The County Convection and sew
eral of the Assembly Conventions in Roc
County strongly recommend the nomina
ton of Hon. Matt H. Carpenter to tn,
United States Senate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

Haight's "organ" up street has finally
taken stand upon the bond question
Hitherto it has carefully RETAINED from
expressing any opinion upon the question,
but in its last issue it modestly says,
"Pay. the bonds in greenbacks. Money
good enough for the Government and
people is good enough for the Bond held
ers !" When farmer contracts to de-
liver hundred bushels Of wheat within
specified time, no whining or subterfuge
will make it appear that hundred bush
els of oats or corn will be taken as sub
stitute, although coats which are good
enough for the farmer are good enough
for the grain buyerP'
'WHAT brought you to prison, my col
ored friend?" "Two constables sab y
eyes; but mean had intemperance any,
thing to do with it ?" eyes, sab dey was
bofe of EN- drunk"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

FRANK BLAIR's FENIAN SPEECH
In the summer of 1865, Frank P Blair
now, Democratic candidate for Vice Prcsi-
dent, made speech at st. Louis, in re-
SPONGE to sereLade by Fenian procession.
The Boston Iravezer has fshed up full
report of thespeech, which is as follows: y
"GENTLEMEN: I am with you you
heart and soul, and heartily say, God
bless the Finnegans.' A voice Fenians,
General.'1 I know what am talking
about, and I say Finnegans. daughter
and confusion.l And I say that hope
to sc the cause flourish and prosper, and
shall bless the day when Ireland is govern
ed by Irishmen. In accomplishing this
laudable undertaking, viii do all I can to
assist you. I will place myself, if needs be
at your head, and march with you to
Staten Island, oversee your embarkation,
will stand on the rlost elevated bluff of
the coast, and as yea raise the green en-
blem over the Stars and Stripes, while
your steamers uuder full Roadway are
turning their prows to the east, will say
good-by, God bless you, and may you be
successful In your undertaking. May
you lift the British lion out of his boots,
and Wrest from his grasp the emerald gem
OF the sea but whether or not you shall
succeed in this endeavor, mag you each
and ollrematn IN Ireland or elsaohere, and
neUer again set foot upen these shores!
You are wanted there, and zoe can get
along aoithout you :"
Here Frank was choked off, and hooted
from the stand
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09
THE TANNERS AFTER THEM.

During the democratic meeting on
Tuesday, the Tanner Boys printed and
circulated, in quiet and respectful man.
ner, the followinglvery appropriate docu-
ment:
I'VE omit a large patriotic pictorial
heading.
Hon JOHN MINOR Boris, the sturdy
old Virginia Unionist, who braved the
rebels throughout the war, has published
book entitled 1.-THE Great Rebellion ::
Its Secret History, Rise, Progress, and
Disastrous Failure. On pages 221, 222
he gives the following correct
RECORD OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
"'Let Democratic journals and orators
howl over the debt and taxes their war
has brought They but magnify their
own sins. Every dollar of debt is a DEM
ocratic legacy. Every tax is Democratic
gift. Every government stamps Dem
ocratic sticking plaster. Every person in
the United States drinks Democracy in
his tea, his coffee, and his whiskey, and
in the sugar wherewith he sweetens them.
Each in redient pays its quota for the cost
Of Democracy to the country. The smoker
inhales Democracy. The sick man is
physicked with Democracy. The laboring
man gives about one hours labor every day
to pay for Democracy The capitalist pays
onetenth Of his income for the cost Of the
Democratic party. Every transfer of
property is saddled with the Democratic
burden. Before he is begotten the child
is subject to the Democratic tax. From
the cradle to the grave he never is free
from it. The funeral mourning must first
pay the penalty of Democratic rule, and
portion of that which he leaves behind
must go into this Democratic vortex.
Generation after generation will carry this
Democratic burden from birth to death.
But for the Democratic party, our people
would hardly have known the nature of
taxation. But for the Democratic party,
the hundreds of thousands of brave young
men whose bones are strewn over the
South would now be productive laborers,
and the support and comfort of families
now desolate. No one can attempt to
deny this Indictment. No one can pre-
tend that the Democratic party had any
cause for rebellion. Yet it has the eff
frontery to cry over the burdens of taxa
ton. AS the father OF the Democratic
party, whensshe had stripped Job of fami-
~ ana possessions, charged it to his own
sins, aud sought to draw him from his
integrity, SO his Democratic sons now
come forward with equal effrontery and
charge their doings upon the loyal peo~
pie, and hypocritically howl over their
Affections, and seek to seduce them from
their integrity, to elect to power the party
which has brought all these woes upon
the land"
- y. -EIeax,ol h. H.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

l
I KEEP IT BEFORE THE People
That the Republican Party has reduced
the National Delft over Flee Hundred
| Millions of Dollars since the close of tho
war account.
That the Republican Party has tighten
ed the burdens of taxation more than tvo
hundred millions of dollars since the close
of the war
That the Republican Party has reduced
the rate Of taration aboat one half what
it was during the war.
That the Republican party saved the
Union from the results of Democratic
treason.
That the Republican party is the only
Party pledged to the support of All Rights
for all-the poor as well as the rich, the
ignorant as well as the learned.
That the Democratic Party, through
open and covert Rebellion, has cost this
country over three thousand matzlio ms OF
dollars and the annual interest thereon.
That Democratic Rebels took the Eves
Of three hundred thousand Of the bravest
patriots the world has ever known.
That Democratic Rebels crippled for
life three hundred thousand of as pure
patriots as the world has ever known.
That Democratic Rebels gave to the
North q million aoeeping aotdoos and
nsourniog orphans, our friends, and neigh
bors and relatives.
That the Republican Party will restore
Peace and Prosperity to the country.
That the Democratic Party is pledged
to Revolution and Reputation, and that
this Policy means more debt, more blood
and overwhelming ruin.
State Journal
Ex-Gov. Thomas G. Seymour of Con-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

We note the following: Mr.. William
Jones OF Malta Ohio, aged eighty three, passed
peacefully away on Tuesday last from single
olessedness to matrimonial bliss, after short
out severe attack by Alice Blossom, a bloom
ng widow of thirty FIVE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

JET Davis since his arrival in England
has been the recipient of great attention
and many favors from members of the
Tory party there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

Commissioner Rollins has been put un-
der arrest on trumped up charge of cor
ruption. This persecution of one of the
purest and most upright men in the ma
ton, will lose him no friends.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

HE UNKINDEsT Cur OF ALh--Three
prominent democrats have exposed the
secret wire pulling of the New York con-
vention, and made home thrust, if we
may judge from the futtering it occas-
ions. 1t seems that Chase was the man
according to the programme, but the
treachery of the New Workers brought
about the nomination of Seymour when
he had in bis pocket neat little speech
with which he was to propose Chase's
name. The disclosures are having a most
damaging effect, and we'll they may, for
they are of a most startling nature. We
shall print them in full in our next.
Mayor Hoffman of New York City is
candidate for Governor on the Democratic
State Ticket.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09
The Only Cold Medal
For this branch of Manufacture.
WHY THE WHEELER q WILSON IS pasF Eaafe ,

It makes the Lock Stitch; its seams win not
ravel it is alike on both sides it saves
thread and silk; il is easily threaded; the ten
sion of thread givesho trouble, its work is not
soiled by oil; its parts are easily reached ~
runs very light; its attachments are easily APP
Piled it stitches all kinds of material; it
hens any width; it fells; it puts on binding :.
it lays in cord; it embroiders; it makes tucks;
it gathers it is exceedingly simple; 1t works
on the rotary principle; it economies power )
it wears but sli Chilly; it will last for years; u
is warranted; $4,000 of them have been
made; No. works well after fifteen years
constant use; so, 900 of them are sold annually;
its sale increases every day. And late I'M
provemenss have made Il a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

WE begin to day to send the REPUB-
CAN to large number of persons through
out the county, without charge, and shall
continue to do go during the campaign.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09
SEYMOUR'S WAR RECORD.

A gentleman of this city who was for
some time during the war, chief muster
ing officer of the Department of WASH
ington, refers to fact which was we'll
known and severely commented upon by
the officers in the volunteers. This was
the conduct of Governor Seymour, of
New York, toward the officers of regi-
ments from that State His disgust for
the Union cause, or his personal feeling
against the soldiers, or some similar mo-
tive, made him the most tardy, unaccom.
modating and ill-natured Governor of all
the loyal States. In the matter of max
ing out commissions for officers who have
been promoted, his delay was so scandal.
Gus, that many served for months and
months as Captains or field officers, but
for want of their commissions drew pay
only as Lieutenants. By securing the
personal influence of some of the New
York political associates of the Governor !,
greater promptness resulted but when
merit or the necessities of the service were
the only recommendations, it was evident
that the Union soldiers could not be in
Guiding among the Governors friends"
-EacAange. 4r
AS illustrating the truth of the above,
we have case in point which we can
vouch for as being entirely correct in all
particulars. A young man went from
WATERFOWL in one of the first regiments
enlisted in the State. After years hard
service he was discharged for disability
and went to New York where he recover
ed his health and re-enlisted in regi-
ment from that State He was made
First Sergeant of his company and dur
ing terrible battle the command fell upon
him. While the fight was at the hot
test he led his company in a dashing
charge upon small battery and captured
it, together with more men than he had
under his command For this brilliant
act he was at once recommended for pro-
motion by all, Or nearly all the officers of
his Regiment. Months passed by and
the recommendation was UNDECIDED,
though all the time he was performing
the duty of Captain, while holding rank
and drawing pay only as Sergeant. Dur
ing this time he was repeatedly approach
ed by agents, authorized to make the pro-
position, who told him if he would give his
influence and vote for the Democratic
ticket, be should receive his commission.
He steadily and Indignantly refused to
make such bargain, and at length after
more than six months had passed from
the time of sending in the recommends
ton, and when the delay was, beginning to
excite much comment and scandal, he
received commission as Lieutenant
The facts as stated above can not be
denied, and they go to show what we may
expect from an administration led by
man who will resort to such petty acts of
injustice to brave and deserving soldier.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

~, A Mrs Mrs. Boots of Pennsylvania has left
r npi nosuano Ar. Boots, and strayed to parts
rights and left We cannot saw bo ~ I tha.
Mrs Boots is right, but one thine snre Mr.
Boots is left 'uie' tai-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09
ISSUED by the "Tanners."1

In the evening, Gen: Bragg made this
the text of his discourse, but betrayed by
his labored and tame handling of it that he
felti was every word true. in spite of all he
could say. He did succeed in blackguard-
ing cold Botts;;" but the rest of his effort
was weak sorry failure dodge County
Citizen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09


In the Democrat of last week, Hon.
FL. S. Orion states that he will not be a
candidate for Congress N this District
this fall under any circumsSa noes. The
Democrats had shown good sense in
proposing him for the nomination, as he
is by far the ablest man they have in the
District, and could no doabt draw the
largest vote. AS the Judge refuses to be
sacrificed in this way, and there is no
possibility of electing their man even il
he were JEFF. Davis himself, we suggest
to the Democrats that they make square
tight gift on the real merits of the case
put up representative man like Thorn
OF Jefferson, or Chappell or Dennis OF
Watertown, or still better, if they can find
some unreconstructed rebel Colonel or
Brigadier in the District, pat him up
throw out their real eolors to the breeze,
and, as they can not win, go down like the
Cumberland with their own flag flying.
We make no charge for advice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

MORE CLAP TRAP.-A large number
of leading rebels have been summering at
Sulpher Springs, Va. Gen. Rosecrans
and some other anxious democrats think
ing it a good opportunity to make little
political capital, posted the General off
"with his heart in his hand" as he ex-
pressed it, and carefully prepared letter
in his coat tail pocket, to confer with the
southern dignitaries. Having arrived,
after an exchange Of large quantities Of
soft soap, they proceeded to confer" the
result of which simply amounts to this :
Gen. r. asked the Southerners beseech-
ingly if they were not "willing to be-
have" and Gen. Lee responded 81 reck
on" Whereupon Gen. R, hurried back,
with the said coat tail at right angles te
his body, and his heart in the top of his
hat, fully convinced that he had accom-.
plished great mission.
The object of this clap-trap perform
ance was to smooth over and counterfeit the
imprudent utterances of Blair, Hampton
and others. But the cloven foot has been
exposed, and no amount of withdrawing
can conceal its deformity. We know the
character of our enemy, and do not pro
pose to be deceived by him, though he
should take on all the colors of the rain
bow. ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09
NOTICE.

T HAVE this day sold nay entire stock Of
i goods, together with Ell my book accounts
to Jesse Moultou, ..who, alone is authorized
to collect the same.
E. PEARSON, Agent.
Watertown, Aug5Deth, 1868.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09
.V'esU sAdUertsse s,.e,,f :
Clothes Cleaned and Repaired.

WE WOULD announce to the people Of
w Watertown and vicinity that we are
located al Harders Old Gun Shop, where we
are prepared to clean and repair Clothes in the
best possible manner. and at reasonable rates.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
D. F. MORGAN Co
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-09-09

Ex-Gov. Thomas G. Seymour of Con-
necticut died on Friday last. @
, 1868-04-24
To Females.

When female is in trouble, or afflicted with A..
ease, as weakness in the back and limbs pain !, NJ
head dimness Of sight, loss of muscular Dove, ~. vi
pitation af the heart, irritsbility, nervouspes.
treme urinary difficulties, arrangement Of diTss,S,
the womb, hysteria, sterilty, and ali other dsss..
peculiar to females, they should 20 or write At o1e.
to the celebrated female doctor, W. K DOHERTYD w
his Medical Institute, and consult him about tbss
troubles and disease. The Doctor is effectip0 mOrs
cures than any other physician in the State Of CSE
forna. Let false delicacy prevent you but ,n,i,
Immediately and save yourself from painful sus.;
ings aud premature death. All married ladies' TSos.
delicate health or other circumstances prevent !.
increase in their families, should write or can At
DIX. W. K. DOHERTY'S Medical Institute and th,v
will receive every possible relief and helm m.
Doctors offices are so arranged that he can , CON
suited without fear of observation.