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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-03-10

Editors Republican
The time mas come when the citizens of Wa
tertown should protect themselves against the
inroads of designing men, and especially in
matters in which our common interest is in
volved.
When we take retrospective glance at our
bonded indebtness, the means that have been re-
sorted to, by which this outrageous fraud has
been imposed uron US, and who the leading
spirits are, that are now hurrying the immedi.
ate settlement of the bonds, ought to be taken
into consideration by our citizens, and Judge
for themselves, and not be led away as hereto
fore by misplaced confidence
1t is very easily seen that the principal actors
in this drama are behind the curtain on the
stage wire pulling, while their puppets per-
form outside. They say that those who op-
pose the Immediate settlement of TIE bonds are
enemies to the city. Mr.. Editor the men that
will surrender their rights without struggle
are not worthy of any rights or even the name
of American citizens
These men that represent themselves to be
the Guardian Angels" of the cit7 in this bond
affair should be carefully examined and leave
no doubt as regards their color whether it be
" hite or black.
| Some things have been done in relation to
our city gov ,rnment in time passed, that do
not shed much luster on these angels of doubtful
color, and our only hope now is IN being care
lnccop
protect ourselves against the inroads of dysign.
ing men.
Watertown can claim to be foremost in rank
as far as political gambling is concerned.
Witness the recent maneuver concerning the
bill to enable the city of Watertown to settle
tho public debt whenever you see pickpock cts
hght their coppersare in the crowd, and no time
should be lost to take care of your pocket. It
is to be hoped that the citizens of Watertovn
VIII unite now in the eleventh hour, in one
common interest to protect themselves against
political gamblers, bond spectators and rail-
road svindlers, and give them to understand
that we have already received all the services
we desire at their hands. The late maneuyer
IN sending adelegation to lobby is too plain
to be misunderstood. If matters should go on
smoothly and commissioners get fatiob and
add few thousand dollars more to the public
deot1n the shape of city blessing. There is
reason to believe that secret intrusted to four-
teen men would not be as safe as il would be
win three men, no one will deny this. TAX
ing this into consideration the commissioners
is far the safest and wisest policy. And we
may we'll console ourselves and exclair, in the
words OF the Psalmist off thou wilt observe
lnIquities, thou O, Lord how long"
A REVIEW FROM THR SWAMI.
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WHAT REMEDY2

For the last few years the villages and
cities throughout the country have grown
with unexampled rapidity and have
shown every mark of prosperity, while at
the same time, it is evident that, our farm
ing population has increased but little, if
at all, in numbers, and the prop ortionate
increase of the productive agricultur al. ca
paclty OF tie country has, been very small.
The causes which have produced these
results are doubtless various, but we be.
lleve the principal one can be found in
the fact that when our armies were dis
banded, and the soldiers returned home,
as general rule they sought the cities
for employment and homes. Those who
had gone to the army from farms, found
themselves untitled by the exciting life
they had led to return to the farms and
remain there contentedly, and so had
sought more congenlal associations in the
city. This influx caused demand for
increased accommodations, and SO en-
ployment was found for the new corners
IN the increased building and business
which their ingrsss had occasioned. This
rush toward the centers of trade and bu-
slness drew in many others, and it con-
tinued till the final result was dispropor-
tlonately great compared with the cause
which first produced it.
But it is evident that the climax has
at last been reached-there are no such
preparations for building in the cities as
have been made the last few seasons.
Stores: hotels and dwellings, are for rent
In great numbers in all large places, and
rents have also greatly fallen in prices.
There is now no such demand for labor
as we have lately been accustomed to see
and the question arises--what shall be
done by those whose daily bread is de-
pendent upon their labor ? Let us be
thankful that this question is not diff
cult to answer and that there is no need
of such want and suffering in our land
as is occasioned in some countries when
the laboring population are thrown out of
employment. Every idle mechanic or
laborer here who is willing can find work,
Millions of acres Of the best land under
the sun, lie open to his choice and offer
the means of providing album dainty for
himself and family, In England the
Idle iaborer might as we'll think of en-
gaging in wholesale mercantile bust.
ness as to resort to farming; not so heie
"a home, farm, sure subsistence
and final competence are within the
reach of every man.
80 when VIC see the demand for labor
ceaslng IN our cities and men thrown out
OF employment, the result should be and
doubtless will be movement from the
cities to the agricultural regions and a
more rapid settlement of our unoccupied
territory.
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AMERICANS DYING OUT.

The census Of the State Of New York
for 1865 discloses some curious facts upon
this subject. The method of taking this
census was different from all others in this
respect, that it Tas taken By families
The census reported in 1865 total Of
7SO,93l families, 196, 802 families living
without children, 148, 208 with only one
child, 40 12 with two, and 107 ,342
nth three children. Here IS almost one
fourth of all the families in the State in
which not single child was found and
in 592. 924 families-more than three
fourths-there was, on an average, only
a small fraction over one child in each
family. In answer to the inquiry put to
every woman who was or had been mar
ried Gin ali 842 $500, how many children
she had had, whether present or absent,
living or dead, there were lis ,252 women
who responded that they never had had
child, 124 ,317 only one child, I23 ,3I9
two, and los, 324 three children. Here
we find 1I5, 252 women who were or had
been married-almost one-seventh of all
who never bore single child, and AL
Fillmore than one half of all-who will
average less than one child and seven
tenths TO each woman. These figures in
clude both the foreign and American
classes, but a large proportion applies to
The strictly American. If the law settled
by mortuary statistics, that two-ffths of
all children born die before reaching adult
life, be applied to the above facts, it will
appear that on an. average only about enc
child to eaen woman ever reaches mature
age, that s, only one-half of the original
stock is supplied as far as these women
(471,772) are concerned. The whole
population of the State of New York is
composed, in its descent, Of such mixed
races that it is impossible to draw the exact
line between what may be considered
American and what foreign; but The com
piler of the census-Dr. Franklin B.
Hough-beeame convinced that there is
at the present time no natural increase in
the population among the families de-
scended from the earl " settlers Of the
State. From an examination of the ia
bles in the census report this general
fact is evident throughout the State.
namely, that the married women of for
eign origen have much the largest fami-
lies For instance, in the county of New
York, reporting almost one-half of its
population as foreign, we find this state
ment: While nina hundred and sixty five
American women have each tea children
and upward, there were twenty-eight
hundred and fifty foreign women having
each ten children and upward, making
three times as many.-Harper's N0nthI
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PROCEEDINGS OF COURTS.


The following is list of the cases tried
at the February term of the Circuit Court
tor Jefferson County, and tie disposition
thereof, Hon. Alya Stewart Judge:
l., 1t. Graham ct al, vs.. Milwaukee &
La Crosse R. R. and Cole Bashford as
garnishee. Motion granted to dismiss
garnishee proceedings.
Ii. ". Skinner vs.. D. F. Jones, Set.
tied by stipulation.
Margaret McMahon vs. John NcGrav
ct al. Continued.
Geo Ungerneyer, VS.. Michael Fuchs.
Continued.
W: c. Webster, IS. H. B. Havley.-
Continued
Richard &. Ella, vs.. Peter Helmer. No.
ton for new trial overraled.
James NJ. Clifford, VS.. Ansel Clifford :
Verdict for plaintiff, Judgment of 1922 "a
N. W, Dean, VS.. Geo. G. Smith. Change
of venue to Rock County.
Geo. Turner, vs.. Kelsey Drake. Yer
diet and judgment for defendant, S169 As.
Margaret Mcdonald. VS.. Ann Woods
ct al. Appeal from Probate Court on
proof of will. Tried by jury and will
sustained
Geo. Crist, VS.. C. Ldtz. Motion to set
aside answer granted. Motion for judg-
ment refused.
Maria N. Green, vs.. Fabias A. Cooley
ct al. Judgment of foreclosure and sale.
Frederick j. Starin, vs.. n. J. & II. c..
Monroe. Judgment of ejectment entered
by default
John W. P. Lusk, VS. Geo. Turner
Tried by Jury-Jury disagree.
Henry Muiberger, VS.. Anson Caniff.--
Judgment for noDsuit
Lewis johnson, vs.. James White
Judgment for plaintiff 1890.
Ernest Bamuan, VS.. Stephen Blackmer
Judgment for plaintiff of 81 800.
Lewis Beroard, VS.. Ernest Off Judg-
ment of default OF $500.
Ernest Friedman, VS.. Stephen r. Black,
mer. Judgment for plaintiff of $500.
Martin Meyer, VS.. Chi & N. W. r. R
Judgment for plaintiff of s203,74
Milton Smell, vs.. zebulon Whipple
Continued on stipulation
August Heger, VS., Chi. & n. W. K.
Y. Judgment of nonsuit. $
Ludwich Hartman, vs. Louisa Sick -
Order to amend return.
VIM. Broadway, vs. Charles Thayer.
Judgment of default
Samual Babb, VS.. G. x. Zimmerman
Judgment of nonsult.
Fred. j, Pinfold, VS. Mary Ann Teat
ct al. Judgment for defendant.
&. Hans, VS.. Strechlow. Continued
by consent.
O. Carskaddon, vs.. c. May. Judgment
of nonsuit Judgment afterwards set
aside
John Becker, VS.. Chi. & N. W. R. R.
Judgment for plaintiff of $50.
State of Wisconsin, VS., W. H. Allen.
Suit dismissed.
State of Wisconsin, VS.. Wensel Fuchs.
Trial for murder. Found guilty of man.
slaughter in second degree and sentenced
to State Prison for seven years.
State of Wisconsin, vs.. Thomas Bran
on and Marcus Croasdale Trial for ex-
tortion and Representing themselves as
Deputy Sheriffs. Jury disagree.
State of Wisconsin, vs.. Peter Wolf.
Trial for larceny stealing a watch. Ac-
q uittea.
j. +. ". Meyer, VS.. Betz & Hans.
Continued. Order on Justice for further
return.
Augusta Hannah, VS.. Frederick Han
man. Judgment Of divorce.
Margaret Brugger, VS.. Lucia Brngger.
Continued on payment of cost.
B. G. Parker, vs. Gray. Judgment
for plaintiff.
Rufus Reynolds, VS.. Sarah Reynolds
Judgment of divorce.
State of Wisconsin, VS.. John Roub.
Continued
All motions for new trial oyerruled
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R epublican County Convention.

A Republican County Convention will be
held at the Court House in the village of JEFF
terson on THURSDAY MARCH 18th 1889
at o'clock P. m. for the purpose of nominal
ing candidate for County Judge.
Each Town viii be entitled to FIVE delega 4es
and each Ward in the City of WATERFOWL. JET
ferson County, and each incorporated village
Will be entitled to two del egates, except the
villages of.Jefersou and Fort Atki nson which
VIII be entitled to four delegates each in said
Convention.
G. A. Holmes
J. T. MoAK,
u. H. GAHoNa,
F. G, L. STRIVE,
S J. CoNKLlN,
County Committee
March 4th, 1862
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-03-10

We owe the Whitewater Register
one on that Legislative visit question,
but as none of our Legislators have signi :
fed an appreciation of our efforts in their
behalf we shall seek some other oppor-
tunlty than continued vindication of
their conduct in which to pay the Regis
ter back
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-03-10

A portion of the Democrats, led by
Brooks and Eldridge tried to hinder the
organization by fillibustering, and dis
graceful scene Of disorder ensued. The
firm aud prompt action Of the Clerk soon
brought the disordcrly members to time,
however
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THE INAUGURATION.

The Capital was thronged on the 4th
OF March as never before, by people from
all sections of the Union anxious to wit
ness the Inauguration ceremonies. No
such interest has been manifested Of late
years, excepting the time of President
Lincoln's first Inauguration, on similar
occasion, and it plainly indicates the sat-
isfaction of the people generally with the
change in Administration and NAV hc
considered also as as personal compliment
TO the eminent men who have succeeded
to the two highest positions in the nation
The ceremonies were, in accordance with
Gen. Grants well known tastes, conduct
ed IN plain ADMINISTRATIONS, but most
Impressive manner.
The confidence felt in Gen. Grants
honesty Of purpose is unbounded and
while he possesses great frmness there is
no fear of his obstinately insisting upon
his own preferences as was the case with
his unhappy predecessor. He is honest,
reasonable and sincerely anxious to fur
Their the best interests of the nation; the
people understand this, and feeling of
security possesses the country and extends
abroad to the nations with which we have
relations of political or commercial ma
ture.
We expect and hope that the coufd-
ence and favor with which the people are
disposed to regard the new administration
may never provo to have been misnlaced
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observation-disclosures is promoted to
be General in Grants place, Sheridan Lit.
General in Sherman's place and Schofela
Major General in Sheridan's place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-03-10

THE CABINET.-Two changes are an
nounced in the Cabinet: Stewart resigns
because of a law which prevents person
engaged in commerce from holding the
appointment of Secretary of Treasury.
He will. be succeeded by Gov. Boutwell,
Of Massachusetts,. Judge Hoar has re-
signed the position of Atty General, and
will be succeeded by Judge Pierpont Of
New York.
The 1NAUGURAL.-We publish else
where the inaus al address of President
Grant. 1t is plain straight forward
comprehensive document, handling the
subjects which it treats IN common sense
way with no afectation of style, and is in
most satisfactory contrast with the stilted
and inflated style of the valedictory mes
sege of his predecessor which was issued
the day previous.
The comments of the press upon it are
unusually favorable, and in Europe the
address is received with the utmost salts
faction: as it is considered that the nor-
ton of it devoted to the foreign policy
indicates pea ce.
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LET Us HAVE NO MORE DRUNK
ARDS FOR OFFICE.

There is a steadily growing conviction
throughout the country that it is high
time to put a stop to the elevation of
drunkards to Offices Of trust and honor
Look at our National Legislature or at any
OF the State Legislatures, and you are sure
to see greater or less number of drunk
ards. In the United States Senate there
are at this time no less than three drunk
ards-men who are daily seen in the Sen
ate Chamber in a beastly state of intoxi-
cation. In the house Of Representatives
there IS still larger number. These men
are dlsgrac &c to themselves, the people
who sent them there, and lasting dis
grace to the Nation During the past
three or four years, several Senators and
Representatives have been killed By
whisky. 1t is time to stop sending such
men to Congress, to bring disgrace upon
the Nation. If they will make brutes of
themselves, let them do it at their own
homes in private life. By sending such
shameless creatures to the National Leg
lslature, the people do no less than offer
a premium for young men to become
ui ohN al ao' IteJoiceu are We TO know
that the people are becoming earnest in
their determination to keep such men out
of Congress. We make no distinction in
regard to parties in this matter. The
Republicans have been guilty of sending
as many drunkards to Congress as have
the Democrats.
The practice should not stop at pro-
hihiting drunkards from taking seats in
the halls Of our National Legislature The
people should give both parties to under
stand that if they nominate drunkards for
the State, Legislative, County or Town
offices, they will not stand by the nomina-
ton. Every sane man Ia the country
knows that there is great need of reform
IN this matter, and we are confident that
the pursuance Of such coarse would
bring the parties to their senses. So long
as we are allowed to swing a pen or cast a
vote, we solemnly pledge ourselves to
never knowingly support drunken man
Tor any off ce. He is not worthy of the
sufrages of any honest people for any
office.
We are most decidedly in favor of any
and all means, that are honorable, to make
drunkards Observation-Disclosures
ger State Banner.
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JUST OPENED

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Of Books and Stationery. We
have on hand all the latest publ
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Any book not in the store, will
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We sell all books at the pub
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Watertown, Aug. 1868.
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ORGANIZED The House of Repr es-
entatives was promptly organized on the
18th by the election of James G. Blaine Of
Maine as speaker, and McPh erson as
clerk:
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.-The
form Of the Fifteenth Amendment is as
follows
Be it resolved etc, two-thirds of both
houses concurring, That the following
amendment to the Constitution of the
United States be submitted to the legsla
lures of the several states, and when
ratified by three fourths thereof it shall
be part of said Constitution.
ARTICLE l5.-The right of the citi-
zens OF the United States TO vote shall
not not be denied or abridged by the United
STATES OF oy any state, on account of
race eoloF, or previous condition of servi-
SECTION 2.-The congress shall have
ate le5isI4tioa. fp''p'',
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PLEASANT EPISODES On the morn
ing of Inauguration day, Gen. Grant re-
ceived the following cable dispatch:
"March 4, 1S69-To President Grant,
Washington: In honor of the man and
the day, three cheers for the president
"By order of the members of the Der
I'm Exchange "FRITz MYER."
Upon entering the White House after
tho ceremonies were concluded, the fol-
loving was placed in Lis hands:
"BERLIN, March 4-President Grant,
White House, Washington--My cordial
congratulations on this solemn day.
BIsMARK."
These congratulations could not have
failed to be most gratifying to the newly
nausurated President.
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.nzurch 10, 1869.

For Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
LUTHER S. DIXON.
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-Gen. Spinner, U. S. Treasurer, is
SAID to be seeking foreign mission.
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Agricultural Facts.

Chestnut makes more coal to thel cora
than anv common wood. oak little less,
walnut a little less, and so on down through
elm. willow. ash, and birch, to pine. which
make, only two-thirds US much to the cora
as chestnut.
An English farmer thus gives his con-
densod conclusions about guano Powder
it. mix with plaster, apply broadcast II
used in the hill nr drill, mix largely win
Ioam 1G pounds Of it are equal to 4 load OF
average barn.vard manure.
Within a generation plouehs have been so
improved that one horse can now turn IS
much aS rwo could.
IN building barns. it i well TO Tcmembef
that stock need shelter more than the crops
and that hay-forls and tircshr hines
have rendered the oll-E!shioncd barn ioof
Add MI that is lost by selling too soon,
then add all that is lost by holding, compare
the sums. and the argument VIII ne iol
prompt marketing oil all farm products.
II has been asccrtained by carcii,'v-rc'
| pcatcd experiments that the first drawn
| milk contains ), the second :, ana tne
| fifth II per cent. OF cream. IiluS, n COW
three-quarters nilkcd is not halt mixed i
| butter is the object.