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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21

a VIEW OF THE DEMOCRATIC Plat
FoRM.-The London Spectator comments
as follows upon the Democrat platform,
adopted by the New York Convention
1t will be noticed it regards the platform
as dispairing utterance of the real senti-
ments o1the party-a sort Of "cracklouse"
"yell of defiance" from the party Of rebel
lion. in view of the hopeiessness of its
cause, and the certain defeat to which it
is doomed: ....- z-&9..ss5i..-
a. The democratic party, conscious of de-
feat, utter and final, careless of conse-
quences and reckless of support, has al
lowed few ulttas to give expression to
the most offensive and least practical con-
ceivable expression of their ideas. One
had seen that state of mind before. The
Orange party victorious would be a tyran-
niCal but tolerably statesmanlike support.
er of a steady, crue and consistent c.ass
despotism. Defeated, it screams out
threats of rebellion if the tenure of the
crown is changed The Fenians victori-
Gus would be socialist republicans, defeat
ed, they maintain that outrages like the
Clerkewell explosion are acts of war. The
platform is a sort of yell of defiance, emit
ted without hope as the last injury the
party which utters it can infict pom their
opponents, the only revenge within their
political power to obtain. Ats'e. if this
be not the solution, if the American pso-
pie or any great section of them are
prepared, after four years of battle. after
the loss of one-fourth of their wealth and
one-tenth of their aduft population in
maintaining their right to be nation to
give up that right, then we admit frankly
we have utterly misjudged their charac-
ter, misinterpreted their history, and mis-
read their future. Of all the mad freaks
a great party ever committed, this plat
form of he Democrats, unless indeed they
mean war, seems to us the least sane. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21

Read what John T. Hoffman the
Democratic nominee for Governor Of New
York said few months before his noml"
nation.
We do not propose=-I do not at least
to discuss the question of the national debt
[ simply say this to place myself right
upon record I declare the honor, the
faith ofthe country is pledged, every dol
lar of the prope. ty is pledged, every right
arm of labor in the country is pledged to
the payment of every dollar of the nation-
al debt, honestly and fully, not only ae-
oording to the letter, but according 10 the
spirit Of & e bond.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
ANOTHER LETTER FROM GEN
JOHN A, DIX.

The following is an extract from pri-
Fate lestef written by General Dix, in ref
9 eronce to the Presidency 1t was written
several days subsequent to the letter rH-
Gently published
.. PARtHi Sept. t8.
" I have taken pains to cona
tradict the statement in some of the news
papers that / am in favor of Seyfnoui's
election to the Chief Magistracy of the
Union. If l were at home / should op-
pose him by all fair and honorable means.
L know him well, and it is my sincere be-
lief that his want of frmness would renew
the dlssensions which have brought SO
much evil on our country. Indeed, do
not think he has any of the qualifications
which are indispensable to maintain the
public tranquility at this juncture.
have confidence in General Grants homes
| ty, good sense, sound Judgment modera.
ton, steadlness of purpose and disinterest-
eo patriotism and | believe the speedy
restoration ofthe Union to its constitution
al and harmonious action depend very
lrgely on his success. -
1t is hardly necessary to ada that I am
IN favor OF paying in2spece the debt con-
tracted to save the Union, and that tho
resolution of the Fourth of July Conven-
ton to pay the large portion of TIN paper,
constitutes In my mird an insupsrabe OBJ
lection to the candidate nominated to carry
out what 1-regard as palpable violation
of the public faith. .a1c.7 xsa g8f f.. Z -~
am, dear sir, truly yours, o9 5:es
" .E@E q JOHN A. 5DIXp0 @a
1t Is also worthy of remark that in JAM
uary last, when his own name was promi-
nently mentioned in connection with the
Democratic Convention, and when the @
ground that the Democratic nomination
would take was still uncertain General
Dix wrote to another friend in the United
States, as follows eT
PARIS, Jan. Is, 1868,
L have thought for year that Grant
shotf1d be President The prestige of his
name will enable him to do more than any
other man to heal the national dissensions,a
which seem to me, at this distance, to be
as far from any satisfactory solution as ev-5-
er. Then he is honest, both from instinct
and habit, and he has good sense, perse-
verance, and a modest estimate Of his own
[ have no doubt that he
would call able men to his councils, and
listen to their advice and [ believe that
he would be firm, conservative, and suc-
cessful Chief Magistrate. sfsaE e sr. rrr#
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
GRANT ALONE.

1t is Common for the Democracy to
claim that the credit of Grants successes
belongs to his corps commanders and aids.
In Phelps Life of Grant" we find the
following, which sets that matter at rests
WI en- General Grant made known his
plan TO a council of his corps commanders,
not one approved it. The plan was op-
posed to military rule. It severed his
ARMY from the North and Its supplies. If
not an immediate success, it must end in
overwhelming disaster. All bis officers
Sherman, Mcpherson, Logan, Wilson, ali
able men, all attached to their command
er and anxious lie should not fail-argued
the points against the project. Sherman,
after rejecting, could not restrain himself
from renewing the debate. Grant knew
his friendship, his sincerity, and his abili-
ty. Sherman even rode up to Grants
headquarters, the next day, and presented
his views, respectfully, of course, but
earnestly, as an earnest man does every
thing: .-.-.. -
He assured Grant that the only way to
take Vieksburg was to move on it from
some high ground as base, on the north.
" This; !" said Grant, g will require us to
go back to Memphis 2 5sa
" Ezaetly So" said Sherman, and set
forth his reasons with the intensity of
conviction and the ingenuity and ability
Of an able soldier.
Grant replied, II Shall take no step
backward it would seem to the country,
now discouraged, like retreat. have
considered the plan and have determined
to carry it out" I. ~ .E7" *s fa-Trss
Sherman left; but the strength of his
convictions, the vast Importance of the
movem Mt to the nation and the army.
would not ALLOW him to leave the subject
thus, and he carefully committed his
views to paper, and on the 8th of April
forwarded them to headquarters. #G--
And here is one Of the points Of moral
grandeur in the career of Grant They
who would understand his character
should observe him at this juncture.--
This single man-newspapers, politicians,
army officials at Washington, elamoring
for his removal, he acknowled dging his
failure thus far, his present plan opposed
earnestly by all his oficers-sees the path
Of duty before him cleaning with light
in the surrounding darkness, and walks in
it with unfaltering step, How many men
were there in the country who would have
gone on! 5 -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21

GENEROUS DrsrR1BUTIoN:-A gent1e=
man residing in Georgetown has q son,
some three years Of age, who is very OBJ
servant, and very fond of initiating what
he sees done by his elders. Having seen
boys distributing newspapers, circulars,
etc, BY Putting thehi under doors or
throwing them into areas, the; yodhgstsr
took freIs desk a large package of the
private correspondence Of his parents, and
made the eirettit Of the square. Not only
did he leave letter at each house, but
he politely handed one to every person he
met, and created quite sensation by his
g free distribution" His parents do noe
enjoy this revelation of their family Sc
crets, and they have made request
throug the newspapers that persons hay-
ing their letters return them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
GOV. SEYMOUR AND SECESSION
From "My Diary, North and South" by VIM
Howard Russell, PIP. 20 81.

In the evening, dining again with my
friend the baker Among the
guests were the Hon. Horatio Seymour,
former Governor of the State of New
York, Mr.. Tilden, an acute lawyer, and
Mr.. Bancroft The result left on nv
mind by their conversation and arguments
was that, according to the Constitution,
the Government could not employ force
to prevent secession or to compel States
which had seeded by the will Of the peo-
pie to acknowledge the Federal power.
In fact, according to them, the Federal
Government was the mere machine put
forward by society Of sovereign States a.
common instrument fer certain minis
terlal acts, more particularly those which
affected the external relations Of the con
federation. x * The occasion of
fered itself to Mr.. Horatio Seymour to
give me his views of the United States,
and by'degrees, the theme spread over the
table * There was not man
who maintained tie Government had any
power to coerce the people; or to force a
State to remain in the Union or under
the action of the Federal Government /:
in other words, the symbol of power at
Washington is not at all analogous to that
which represents an established Govern
ment in other countries. QUid prosspt
leger aynsis i! Although they admitted
the Southern leaders had undertaken
treason against the Union years ago, they
could not bring themselves to allow their
old opponent, the Republicans new in
power, to dispose of the armed forces of
the Union against their brother Demo
Gratis in the Southern States. ''NIr. Sey-
mour is man of ompromise, but his
views go further than those which were
entertained by his party ten years ago
Although secession would produce revol-
ution, it was nevertheless "a right found
ed on abstract principles, which could
scarcely be abrogated consistently with
due regard to the original compact.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21

T HAVE at my lumber yard large quantity
4 of J. HAYES \ CO.'S Felt. This material
is designed 10 be put upon roofs in the place
OF shingles or uuuer siding instead of Shcetiug.
1t is very durable, and IS offered at such a
cheap rate that all who may be building will
find it an object to purchase. Come and ex-
anime for yourselves.
q K r0F
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
sTsT WEGGENsHOHsN y
7 EWETIER

~ 1A w IA @A~ - ~
Gently opened Jewelry Store in John
block, corner Main and lst street, where he
eep constantly on hand large stock OF
nes, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated
&c. &c. Particular attention paid to
ing Watches, Cloaks, Jewelry, &c, and
tnted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
The Only Gold M edaI
For this branch of Manufacture.
WHY THE WHEELER & WrLs8N is PREFERRED;

'sil iiL NHLLAEn " HiLS0N 10 GnCTEnnAp3
It makes the Lock Stitch; its seams viii not
ravel it is alike on both sides it saves
thread and silk it is easily threaded the ten
sion Of thread gives no trouble; its work is not
soiled by oil; it's parts are easily reached; it
runs very light; its attachments are easily ap-
piled; it stitches all kinds of material; it
hems any width; it fells; it puts on binding
it lays in cord; it embroders; it makes tucks
it gathers and sews on at the same time !;
it is exceedingly simple; it works
on the rotary principle; it economies power
it wears but slightly it viii laktfcr ars it
is warranted; $4,000 of them have been
made; No. l works well after fifteen years
constant use; $4,000 of them are sold annually;
its sale increases every day. And late i'm
proyements have made It
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
2. SOUTHWEI
SURGEON DENTIST.

ATING permanently located himselfwou.d d
respectfully inform the Citizens of Water
and vicinity that he is prepared to do all
J of DENTAL WORK. All work war; IN
to give entire satisfaction. Office on Main
Of over Post office
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21

An old woman, who follows ag-pick-
ing for livelihood. picked up an old coat
in the streets of Cincinnati, in pocket
of which she found $50 in greenbacks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
e. REISLORF,
Manufacturer of

MAnuIaCLuTtT OF
.sses, Saddles, Brides, Fhps
Blankets, and Horse c,.ors.
but the best kind of material used. Re
done on short notice and at prices to
times.
) on the corner Of West, Avenue and We
Streets: Hatertown. 10yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
STRAW s. MURPHY

Formerly Straw & Goolrow,)
Painters and dealers In Wall Paper,
Window Shades, Paints, Oil, Farnish, Glass,
tty, Brushes, &c.
North of Lindon House, Natertown, Wis
lsiu. .
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
T. WERNE ER,
Fashionable Barber and

HA IR DRESSER,
In the Middle of Main Street Bridge, Water
own, Wis Hair curled, Frizzled &c, in the
most approved manner. The best of Hair Dye
.sed, warranted to holds color for eight Weea8.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21

| the pen of Cen HaIpine. It's sentiment seer
peculiarly appropriate to the circumstances Il
/ der which it now, for the first time, meets Il
| public eye:
The evening bells of Sabbath fill
The duskv silence of the night;
And through our gathering gloom distill
Sweet spark les of immortal light;
Such hours of peace as these reuuite
The labcrs of the wea,y week,
When thus with souls refreshed and bright
Forgiveness of our sins we seek
Oh help US, Jesus, to conform
Our spirits, actions, thought, to thine,
Beyond this earthly strife and storm
Oh make Thy star of Love to shine
When we are sinking in the brine
Of doubt and care-oh, come that we
AS Peter did, may safe resign
Our sinking helplessness to thee
Thy Goodhood-~~hence all glory flows
Thcu Didn't not scruple to abase,
To rescue from undying woes
The sons of a rebelious race
Who can nnnoved, urweeping trace
Thy meek obedience to His will, .....
u hoeS SJie dppOlHleu, means OF Grace,
Thou dldst, even o the Cross, fulfill
".
Our wayward footsteps ander wide,
Pursuing joys delusive rays . -..s...
And in our hours of health and pride,
Too oft from Thee our spirit strays;
But soon descend the darker days,
When yonth and strength their lustre hide
And journeying through a pathless maze,
We turn to our neglected Guide.
V.
Lead back, oh, Lcrd thy wandering sheep
Oh, guide us gently to thy fold!
Instruct us ali Thy laws 10 keep
And unto Thine ourselves to mould!
For we are weak and faith grows cold
Nor ever sleep the Tempters powers;
Thou art our only stay and hold
Through zhce alone can Heaven be ours
VT. 500
A darker shade, denser gloom .. .
DescendS on all The folded flowers
While silent as the voiceless tomb
Above them roll the midni ght hours
Tomorrow dawn, and their perfume
Again will fill their glowing bowers.
Lord, after death so bid Us bloom
Where no frost chilis, no tempest lowers!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
JAMES HANRAHAN,

Manufacturer of
xa@sJer Wagons, Open and Covered
Buggies, Sleighs and Cutters.
Custom work promptly attended to, and exc
suted in workmanlike manner
shop on Third Street one block south of
Main, Watertown, Wis 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
From the New York Citizen. |
A VESPER HYMN.

The following is an unpublish ed poem from
the pen of Gen. Halpine. It's sentiment seems
peculiarly appropriate to the circumstances I'm.
der which it now, for the first time, meets tie
public eye:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
F4MILY CASES


OF 35 to 10 large ViaIs morocco
or rosewood case, containing
n specific for every ordinary
disease family IN subject to-
and books of directions....
From s. o to $35
Smaller Family and Travelling cases.
with 20 to % vials ...... from 8 3 to So
Specifics for all Private Diseases both
for Curing and for Preventive
treatment, in walls and pocket cases, $2toS5
PONDS EXTRACT.
Cures Burns BRUISES Eamcuexa
Soreness, Sore Throat Sp rains TOotF,.
ache Earache, Neuralgia, Rheun,a-
lisEla, LuInOago, Piles, BoiIs. Stfugs
Sore Eyes, Bleeding of the Eun9s
Nose, stomach, or of Piles: Corns. iii.
ecrs, Old Sores. Price 90 cts. to SI.75
EY- These Remedies, except PONDS Ry.
TRACT, ny the case or single box, are sent to
any part OF the country. by mail or express, FREQ
OF charge, on receipt of the price.
Address Humphreys Specific
Homeopathic Medicine Company,
Office and Depot, No 562 BROADWAY, New York.
DIR. HUMPHREYS is consulted daily at his Office,
personally or by letter. above, for all forms Of
disease.
ssFOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
GrEfZner Bro.

fashionable Barriers,
ler of Main and ID street, opposite tht
lice, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
No. g..
sIMILIA sIMILIBUs CURANTuR
HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECHrrCS

uAVE PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
Il experience, an entire success: SimnIe-
Prompt-Efcient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular use.
using them; so harmless as to be free from dan
ger, and so efficient as to be always reliable
They have raised the highest commendation from
al, and viii always render satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
Noiseless Machine.
GEG z FaREAH'. Gen. As'f.
MILWAUKEE.

G. 4. BURR, Agg'tt, Watertown
At the Store of F. A. Hike & Co, %
Main Street. 45m6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-10-21
Fell for ERsooing Sc.

ITO be raert to local ns,os colaaan.l |
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1868-09-25
VIM. Root G Sons Column.
Dr. JOHN 5UslSl
G. REA Ar r E NJ E d / e s
BULLS CEDRON BITTERS
A uTH ENTIc ID o4cU MEaNIs
ARKAsAs HEARD FROM
Testimony Of Medical Men. u
Dr.. ToEN au.1sa

Stoney Point, White Co., Ark, May 90, &C.
ID. JoHN BULI-Dear Sir: Last February /
was in Louisville purchasing drugs, and l gotso
of your Salsaparilla andSCedron Bitters.
Ny SON in law who was with me in the store, has
been down with rheumatism for some time, com
menced OH the Bitters, and soon found his general
health ilnproved.T koreKT ga sEnFswtf
DR. Gist wholIas been in bad health tried them,
and he also improved.
DIR. Coffee, who has been in bad health for sever
al years-stom,ach and Hcer affected-he improved
very much by the use of your Bitters. Indeed the
Cedron Biters has given you great popularity in
this settlement. | think / could sell great guam.
sjty your medicines this fall-especally Of your
Cedron Bitters and Sarsaparilla. Ship me via
Memphis, care of Ricket and Nicely.
Respectfully,
6. b. WALKER.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1868-09-25
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

HDY virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary
I'D OF Cherokee county, wifi be sold before the
court house door in Canton, Cherokee county, Ca,
within the legal hours ofsae ON the FIRST Tuesday in
October next lots of lands towit: Nos. 400, 47O,
466, All, 469 ali in ths 18th district and Cd section
Of Cherokee county. Sold the property of Elisha
Dyer of the County of Cherokee, deceased, for the
benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased.
1 Terms of sale cash, in United States currency.
This August 18th, 1868
JOEL III. DYER, Admir-.
printers fee $5.l
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1868-09-25
BULLS s RSApARILLA,
GOOD REASON FOR TIE CAP
TAIN'S FAITH.
BEAD tie Captains Letter and tie Letter from lis
Mother.
Benton Barracks. Co. Anril 80 IL.

Benton Barracks, Co, April so. 1875
DR.. John Bull-Dear Sir: Knowing the eiicen-
cy of your Sarsapara, and the healing and bene-
fetal qualities it possesses l send you the following
statement of my
| was wounded about two years ago-was taken
prisoner and confined for sixteen months. Being
moved so often, my wounds have not healed yet. /
have not sat up a moment since | was wounded.
am shot through the hips. My general health is
impaired, and | need something to assist nature.
have more faith in your Sarsaparilla than in any
thing else. l wish that that is genuine. Please ex-
prese me half dozen bottles, and oblige
CAPT. C. i. JOHNSON,
st. Louis Mo.
P.S-The following was written April 30 1865
by Mrs Jennie johnson, mother of Capt. johnson.
DIR. BULL-Dear Sir: My husband, Dr. G.. S
Johnson was a skiifu surgeon and physician in
Central New York, where he died leaving the
above C. 2. johnson to my care. AT thirteen years
ofage he had chronic darrhea and scrofula, for
which gave him your Sarsaparilla. II CURED
HIM. | have for ten years recommended it to
many in New York Ohio and Iowa, for scrotua,
fever sores, and general debility. Perfect success
has attended it. The cure effected In some cases of
scrotuta and ferer sores were almost miraculous
am very anxious for my son to again have recourse
to your Sarsaparilla. He is fearful of getting a
spurious article hence his writing to you for it
His wounds were terrible, but believe he will re-
cover. Respectfully,
JENNIE JOHNSON.
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GEORGIA. CHEROKEE COUNTY:

Robert W. Trout, Guardian of Mary A. r. John
son. having applied to the Court of Ordinary ofsaid
County for a discharge from his Gual dialShip &c
Mary A. X. johnson. This Is therefore to cite all
persons concerned 7" SHOW cause by Hing objection,
be dismissed from this Guardianship of Mary A. X.
johnson and receive the usual letters of dismsson,
Given under n4y official signature at Canton March
10Th 1868. w. Il. ID. MOSS Ordy.
(Printer's fee g.
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printers fee CO.

GEORGIA COBB COUNTY:
WHEREAS, Sarah A IIenlree, Administers rix,
with the will annexed Of S. C. IIenbree deceased
having applied to for disu,4son tiom said adj
minstratlOn: 4sit. eE
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and
singular those concerned to file their objections ifs
any they have in my Office ON or before the first
Monday in November next otherwise letters Of dis
mission will be nlalted the applicant at that term Of
court of said county. Given under my hand as Or
binary, this Apla 30, hos.
JOHN G. CAMPBELL. Ord'v.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1868-09-25
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

10y virtue of an order of the Court OF Ordinary
ID Cherokee county, will be sold before the court
house door in Canton Ga within the legal hears "a
sale on the first Tuesday in October next, lot of land
number 972 in the 21st District and 2ad section Of
the County of Cherokee. Sold as the property OF
Peachy r. Gilmore, late of the State of Alabama. d.
ceased Also lot of land No. $40, in the 2lst Dist.
and Cd Section Of the County of Cherokee. Sold as
the property of Henry Jennings late Of the State OF
Florida deceased all sold for the benefit Of the heir
and creditors of said Gilmore and Jennings deceased
Terms of sale cash. This August l. 9th, 1868.
S. NJ MCCONNELL, Admir-.
Printers fee ($7.50.l
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1868-09-25

Us a Topsham girl is said to have
died recently because her blood turned
TO sugar. Our devil says he don't be-
fiovo it, for if sweetness be fatal to NOR
tality, he knows girl who couldn't live
five minutes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1868-09-25

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY:
WHEREAS, Fl. M. Hammett Administrator of
Robt., II. Pekens, deceased having applied to me for
dslnssion from said administration
These are therefore to cite and a,lmonish all and
singular those concerned to file their objections, fany
they have in my Office, before the first Monday
in November next--otlerwise letters Of dsinssiol,
will be granted the applicant at that term of Court OF
Ordinary of said county. Given under my hand as
Ordinary, this April Both 1868.
JOHN G. CAMPBELL, Ord'y.