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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-05-17

THE second volume of the life OF
Nathanial Greene, just printed,
contains a letter from Gen. Greene,
stating that he had dined at table IN
Philadelphia where 100 different dishes
were served at the meal. This was
previous to 1880. Greene also says that
Washington was vigorous dancer
and at one bah danced three hours with
Mrs. Greene "without once sitting
down" In another place he declares
that "great luxury prevailed IN New
York and Philadel phia during the most
gloomy period of the war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-05-17
May-Day Idyl, seme Time After
TennysOB.
az BETSY BROWNE

ou must wake and call me early-call me early, do
To-morPoW viii be the busiest day of any in the
year.
dirtiest day;
For oh we move tomorrow, Bridget-to-morrow's
TIE first OF May.
Tbere1l be lots of broken furniture, but none, I
hope, of mine;
Smashed crockery, locking glasses, and many bot
Hash-sands, bureaus tables, viii go in that same
way;
For alas we move tomorrow, Bridget-to-morrow
the first of May.
sleep sound all night, Bridget, that shall never
wake,
For must pack the china and glass in wisps Of
hay:
For oh we move to- morrow, Bridget -to-rnorrow's
the first of May.
Piano, books, and pictures viii go in the first cart
and on II they should scratch them I'm sure
twould break my heart
Then bedding, and babys cradle, viii quite FIJI up
that draw up
When we move tomorrow morn. BRIDGET to-,oo4
row. the first OF May.
As came up the Bowory,whe think YOU did see
oo' 'Iae sooo-Ior-notfng car-man, quite drunk
Inc man ah VINO moved us last year, breaking every
tnlng that CtaN
But he won't move us tomorrow. Bridget -to-nor-
row, the first Of MAY
On wen do remember how each article came to
grief "
FROM marble bust of Psyche to round of cold
corn bsef;
II we have another such trial, my hair it will turn
gray
When We move tomorrow morn, Bridget-to-mor-
row, the first of May
II it rains tomorrow. Bridget whatever shall we do7
FOR twould spoil the parlor furniture carpets and
mattress new =;
I'm beginning to suspect it's business that don't
cay, 90
Moving about each year, Bridget, upon the fist of
May.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-05-17

II is believed now that Foster, the
New York street car assassin, Will not
be hanged. It is stated that the indlct-
meft Is defective, "premedltated de
sign not being specifically charged,
but merely manlsaguhter' Foster Is
said to have been the companion and
friend of many notorious ruffians and
Tammanv builies, so useful on election
days. His father has given So, 600 to
counsel, with promise OF twlce as
much if they save Foster from the gal
lows
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-05-17
Published March 8, 1911
CHAPTER 4tl-GENERAL.

AN ACT to amend chapter nineteen OF the genera
laws of 1870 entitled an act to regulate the run
ming of railway trains in certain cases.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented III
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. Section one of said chapter is hereby
amended SO as to read as follows: Section /. Every
train of passenger drawn by one or more loco
motives upon any railway track within this state,
shall come to full stop before crossing or running
upon any drawbridge over a stream which Is
regularly navigated by vessels propelled by steam,
during the season when such stream Is so used Tor
navigation and the use of such draw Is necessary for
the passage of boats vessels and other crafts naVl
eating the waters of such stream, at distance from
such bridge OF not more than SIX hundred 1eet-
amended so as to read as follows Section 2. Every
conductor, engineer, or other person having charge
of the runningof any such railway train wlfny and
knowingly violating the provisions of this act shall
be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and upon con-
victon thereof shall be punished by fine, not ex-
eeeding one thousand dollars, or by Imprisonment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-05-17
Published March 10, 1911

AN ACT to amend chapter 113 of the general laws
Of 1861 entitled an act to amend chapter l82 of
the revised Statutes, entitled 'of pardons.'"
The people of the state of wisconsin; represented In
senate and assembly, do enact as fonoI5:
Section l. Section of said chapter 113 is hereby
amended by adding thereto the following: prortd-
ed that the provisions of this chapter shall not ap-
ply to applications for pardon to be granted within
ten days before the time when the convict would
otherwise be legally entitled 10 discharge"
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after it's passage and publication.
Approved March 7: 1871;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-05-17
Published January 2S, 1S71.1
GHAPTER o GrNrrrp

AN ACT to confer certain powers upon the building
commission appointed under chapter 80 of the
general laws of Wisconsin for the year A. D. 1870,
entitled an act to provide for additional insti-
tuition for the insane.'
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. The building commission appointed
under said chapter 80 of the general laws of Wiscon
sin for A D. 1870 are hereby authorized and empow-
ered if they deem for the interest of the state, to
extend the time for completing the building OF
buildings authorized under said chapter 80: pfOuld
ed the same shall not be extended beyond the frsi
day of September, A.D. 1872.
Sec .. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
ApprOyed January 26, 1871.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-05-17
IL uDlIsntu apfll /, 1of-l-1
CHAPTER l42-GENERA.L.

AN ACT to amend sections six, eight and nine of
chapter 100 of the revised statutes entitled " of
courts held by justices of the peacen !
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-05-17

CAAPIER 95-GENERAL.
AN ACT to regulate the keeping of slaughter houses
in this state
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section /. If any person shall erect maintain Or
keep slaughter house, or use any building hereto
fore erected for slaughter house, within the limits
of any village of not less than hundred inhab-
tants, and within one-eighth of one mile from any
dwelling house or building used place of busi-
ness, every such person shall be guilty of a misde-
meanor, and on conviction thereof, shall be punish
ed by hne'of not less than ten dollars nor more
than fifty do9rs, at the discretion of the court.
Sec z Justices of the peace shall have power to
heaT try and determine all cases arising under the
provisions of this chapter.
Sec .. Any person having slaughter house
erected and used such within the limits de-
scr1bed III section of this act, shall have sixty
days to remove said house before he shall be liable
to the penalties OF this act.
Sec A. This act shall take effect from and aftel
its passage and publication.
Approved March l6, 1871
Published April l, 1911
CHAPTER 142-GENERA.L.
AN AGI TO amend sections six, eight and nine o
chapter l20 of the revised statutes entitled " O
courts held by justices of the peace
The New York herald., 1871-09-26
THE COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY.

Opinions of Politicians aud Citizens on Their
MOvements-WhatT They Can't Do and WOn't
Attempt to DO-Presumed Cause Of the
Rings Defiance.
After the magnificent bombast OF the Committee
OF Seventy on Saturday it was thought possible that
they might hold a secret pow-wow yesterday, but
they failed to do so. Inquiries from members and
at the rooms OF the Chamber of Commerce and
walks around the Hall failed TO CONFIRM the suppo.
si,ion. The subcommittee were as usual, collect
ing their data for meeting which Will probably be
held to-day. The meeting OF the Board OF super
vsors yesterday was one cause OF the postponement
Of the big committees meeting The latter wanted
TO see what the former would do, so as TO be able
In some degree 10 shape their own action by and by
The slow movements OF the committee, notwith.
standing their evident desire to impress the public
that they are busy at work and moving rapidly,
continues 70 be the subject OF comment on the
streets in the hotels, restaurants and everywhere.
The people seem 70 be looking TO them TO keep
their promise to do something startling. Yesterday
our reporter met
COUPLE OF CITIZEN POLITICIANS,
not party hacks In Fulton street and the converse.
ton naturally turned upon the committee. One OF
people OF the state had the ring in IT. but what
did it amount TO afIer alG he asked. Probably
majority OF this very committee voted for Hall and
Tweed and the rest OF these fellows and would 10
- again they had the chance. Or n they did not
Scte directly for them, they stad at home In
rleir coy arm chairs while the repeaters
were using their names 70 put those men into
oaice. Now l don't believe this committee
VI seventy. hc added, Will ever bring those men
The New York herald., 1871-09-26
TAMMANY IN The TRACES.

Organization of the Democratic Republican
General COmmittec-EiectiOn Of Officers for
the Present Year md delegates TO the Stat o
Convention at Rochester, October a.
The members OF the Tammany Democraic.Re.
publican General Committee met last evening at
Tammany Hall for the purpose of issuing the call
for primaries to nominate delegates the various
democratic conventions and to elect officers for the
ensuing year. At eight O'CLOCK the "Boss' occupied
the chair and amid thunders OF applause. made the
following remarks:-
TIE "Boss'n SPEECH.
BROTHER AND FELLOW DEMoCRATS-We nave met
tonight for the purpose Of organizing the campaign
which Is now about to take place. l feel satisfied
from the manifestation of unanimity on your part,
from the expression on your countenances and the
smile OF victory beaming from every glance OF your
eye that nave but to organize to keep our forces
together. To be compact, to be resoute, believing
legally peaceably, quietly depositing our bal.
lot waiting the proper canvass of the
ballot to know shat on the I'm I'm OF IL November
successful. Great enthuslasm.) The vllll1cations,
the malignant attacks appearing In the daily papers
see II those In whom they have placed their trust
have executed 1t satisfactorily and In manner
agreeable TO the people and to the community.
have fair and impartial scrutiny OF tneir acts
and stern determination to bring TO justice
all, no matter what their position may be, who are
unaithiu or Indifferent to the great interests you
nave connded to their care We feel that
we will be indicated, and that Is the only place
that we can be vindicated. Newspaper asperSiOns,
malignant attacks lnnammatory resolutions, organf
cations for the purpose Of taking our places and for
no other purpose show c0nclusively that attacks
are not proofs: assertions are not evidence. Feel
ing as do, gentlemen, that you compose those who
are the true representatives OF the democratic
party OF this city OF New York. am prepared, In
accordance with the resolutions adopted by the
GeLeral Committee last year, 10 hear any resolu-
tons you may Oner.
TIE 1870 OFFICERS REELECTED.
Judge HOck at the conclusion OF the Boss speech,
moved that the officers for 1870 be reelected for
1871. This was carried unanimously.
DELEGATES FOR STATE CONVENTION.
The credentials Of delegates from the various
wards were then called over. In the Nintn Twelfth
and Sixteenth wards some discussion arose in re-
gard to the ticket offered, and special committee
appointed to take into consideration the claims
OF the contestants. In the Ninth ward the
ticket headed by James r FLOYD was declared
duly elected. resolution was passed to the effect
that a primary election be held IN each Assembly
district on the 29th Of September TO elect delegates
to the State Convention at Rochester, TO be held
october f.
GRAND MASS MEETING.
On the 18th OF October IL was resolved to hold q
grand mass meeting In Union square, when the
usual prize Will be given TO the ward making the
most imposing display in proportion to Its vote. The
chairman OF the Committee OF Arrangements Is Mr.
nouglas vlOr.
The New York herald., 1871-09-26

1t could be shown that one or the members OF that
committee intended thai such report should not
that he went to the rooms OF the Union League and
delivered himself there upon the subject. He knew
large measure OF some OF the best and ablest men In
New York; but he knew or his own knowledge at
sss nce soely from necunary moves He would
therefore, vote In favor Of this reference.
Supervisor PLUNKIIT observed that at the second
meeting OF the JOINT Committee OF Aldermen ana
Supervisors a question similar to this arose
whether the committee had the power TO grant au-
persons or papers. At that time he differed from
some OF his coleagues-difiered from them honestly;
and he believed they d from HIM He stated
the to for or
liberty to transfer 1t to the Committee OF Sixteen,
who were acting with them. For that reason ne
would not refer the question and would vote against
Supervisor woLrMAN said he had differed from
sessed by tue Board In stating that he did not be-
lieve 1t would become necessary for the committee
TO ask for the power he thought that all the books
and papers necessary to come before the committee
would be granted. All the members OF the Commlttee
OF Sixteen had been met courtcously and mad been
sent for mad come. The Deputy Comptroller an an.
swered all the questions put TO him TO neir enure
Hpon one single individual Who had Reused to
come before them. Why, therefore, tney wanted
this power he could not conceive. .,ro..,or or
opinion do not feel JUSTIFIED In having this res09-
ton cast aside. AS o matter OF eXpedlency IL Is
necessary to have the law ON the question thoroughly
explained. / will, however, ask the mover OF the
resolution to allow me TO make an amendment;
ANY resolution which would give this power would
have to be most carefully considered. 1t cOniers
powers which may relate to the laws III regard 10
perjury. and the laws in regard to contempt will
ask the mover has ne any objection to this amend
ment-'.And In case such power is conceded them
to draft and report the communication necessary to
confer the plenary power of the statute9"
Supervisor COMAN-l accept the amendment.
The MAYOR then put the resolution. which was
unanimously adopted. the following gentlemen
being appointed the committee of three to whom
the citizens communication be referred for the pur-
pose OF consulting counsel on the subject, vtz.:-
Messrs Conan, CharlOck and Mitchell.
The Board then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1871-09-26
CLOSE OF THE JEWISH DAY OF AToNEMENT.

At six O'Clock last evening tnc jewish Day Oh
Atonement and the solemn services connected with
n VIVA brought to O close. The synagogues were
crowded all day long much more SO even than on
the New Years Day; and as one audience left the
house Of worship for their homes and illesides an
other was in the aisles corridors and halls walt
by Dir. vidaver In the Thrty.fourth street Syna :
gogue, on sunday evening, and by Mr. isaacs, ln'
by Drs Adler and Guthrie, IN the Temple; ana IN
esch and by eacn the people were instructed In the
practical iorms and manifestations OF Judaism. Re.
who on tins day appear to be so sincere IN worship
will hardly be found In the Synagogue during the
rest Of the year, and to-day hundreds OF them wiz
think and act as careessly as II no such day hos
come and gone and no such service had transprSsl.
Tne rabbis evidently feel the force or this falling
away from the ancient faith but acknOw ledge their
own inability to stem the tide. The next great !esi
val Of tn8 House Of Israel Will be the Feast Of Taber'
naclea,
The New York herald., 1871-09-26
BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL.
vetoes-C Clerical Aid for the Tax Omce-A New


The Board OF Aldermen met yesterday afternoon,
President Bergen in the chair. batch OF vetoes
were received from the Mayor vetoing resolutions
adopted as folows:-One authorizing 1.-THE Collector
of Taxes to receive from the owner OF premises
section twenty nine east. on the assessment map,
for grading and paving Franklin avenue, from
Douglass street to the city !ine $500. In satisfaction
for the assessment on said premses;" also to "con
tract with Francis Brennan to grade and pave OAK
land;Y also lay scrmshaw pavement for certain
pavement on Tompkins, Park, Fnlton and Marcy
avenues, for seventeen and q haI cents per squale
foot The Collector OF Taxes sent In coMmunica. a.
tjon asking that eight additional plu CLERKS pc De
allowed him for three months rom the oate oi tne
confirmation OF the tax levy for 1871. 49,, ~.,
The Offer OF Edward Clark to remove tne ouai
from the streets OF the city OF Brooklyn , Ior one
wear from October l, 1871, for notnng was aS aoo
cepted by the Board. Last year COST .ne Guy SovV
per month to perform this work. Inc DESIRES ciear
cal aid for the TAX Collector was granteu; tne pay
OF the clerks Is to be So per day. The markes iar
ers OF Long Island complained that there Is no e.
auate accommodation for the sale OF tneir wares ~
arookyn and asked the assistance OF tue boaru VI
Aldermen. The latter appointed committeo VI i've W
10 confer with tre marketmen ana sucn citzens a.
take an interest In the matter with view 10 OBTAIN
suitable tract OF land for the purpose OF erectng
market house. The most prominent site sugges.e,,
| was one In the vicinity OF the Naval Hospl.a.
| bounded by Kent, Flushing and washington ave
nues. The meeting adi9urred for one week.
The New York herald., 1871-09-26

10 Justice. The other gentleman had little more
faith Ia the committee: They are large body
slowly. To be sure he remarked, they would not
be the men to execute lynch law: You could not
know they are now collecting an immense amount
OF material facts, and when they begin TO move 1t
Will be with the momentum and destructive sweep
OF the avalanche. SO mote 1t be.
Near the City Hall the reporter found gentleman
SOME KNOWLEDGE OF THE sRNG,"
and OF the committee, too His verdict was that the
latter will never prosecute the former nor ever
recover one cent from them for the city. SO confident
was he OF II that he should not trembe one blt had
he $500 In his pocket In Just such circumstances
and the 'Rlng' thieves Know TINS, and hence defy
the COMMITTEES and the people,. And, furthermore
remarked this gentleman have s reason as hr,bS sS
members OF the committee as well as witnesses
and others who may give information against tne
gestion as thus against the INTEGRITY of any member
Of the committee. And indeed 1t Is dinlcult TO con
who voluntarily give important Information.
A great deal or the Information which comes IN
inns way M nsS ene 20 The
ALTERATION OF CHECKS AND DRAFTS
from small to large amounts and the names ,S os
spOils The confidence which Deputy Comptroller
Green Is everywnere inspiring induces many OF the
nation and Notwithstanding the threat OF one OF
the speakers at the Tweed demonstration on Fri,
day night, that II they 'went back on the Boss'
their families would starve, they are going back
and rapidly, t0o-On the aforesaid "B0ss."
The rumOr OF the intended arrest OF the Mayor by
the committee could not be verified In any particu
lar, and Mr.. Hall evldendy has no such fear OF the
ss s ns resign he
scorn, ana his removal or impeachment Is next to
an impossiblity. He thinks ne is good enough for
the city's fgurehead for another year and quarter
and far as 1t appears he is safe in his present
impregnable fortress, both IN law and IN fact.
THE SUR-COMMTTTEE AT WORK.
The Committee Of Seventy's Sub Committee on
Remedies met yesterday afternoon and held long
secret session. The object OF the assembly was to
devise additional measures for the successful
"conduct OF the war against Tammany."
The New York herald., 1871-09-26
THE COMMITTEE OF CITIZENS.

CORNELIUS CORSON, Secretary.
The communication was ordered TO be placed on
file.
THE COMMITTEE OF CITIZENS.
At this stage OF he.proceedings brief communl-
cation was received from the Committee OF Citizens
requesting power from the Board OF Supervisors to
send for all persons and papers In order TO conduct
their Investigations Of the city and county accounts.
Supervisor CONAN moved the following resou
ton:-
Resolved That the communication be referred 10 special
committee three OF the Board the purpose
consulting counsel and taking legal advice to the
OF this Board 10 comforting such authority.
Recorder HAcKErr observed that at such mo-
mentous time as the present 1t was necessary to be
exceedingly careful In regard TO any action that
might be taken. lie had not carefully
considered the legal aspect OF the case.
but 1t occurred him that II was doubtful whether
the Board OF supervisors had the power W pass the
The New York herald., 1871-09-26

Total x23,352 Sal 62
CORNELIUS C0RSON, Secretary.
The communication was ordered TO be placed on
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-08-01
Hiram Items.

The earthquake shock ielI n Hiram
July 10Th, ut = minutes past A. NJ.
lasted at least minute and quarter.
j. l.. Hill is erecting 4 house at The Cor
ucr, for the widow Oi the late lhoma
W. Rankins. on the spot where his store
and stable were burned four years since
Lot has built twelve houses. and II hI
continues, will ono day reside in city o
me mum, like his namcrakc at Older
time.
Mr.. Christopher Allen fell in his stable
on the 2lth. and injured his side severely
Rev. Mr.. Shumway, (Presbyterian,) o.
Pennsylvania. while visiting 1t Hiram tc
Gently, preached several IL ccpnbIn SCI
nous. and administered the rite OF bap'
tism to several lie informed me that he
had resided in New York. and that Nor
nionisnl and Spirituaiism had their origin
near his residence, both in one locality
a fact perhaps MOI generally known. Mr..
Horace Lcavtl, OF Cambridge, Mass, n
student in Andovcr Theological school.
(CongregationaliSt,) breaches ut Hiram.
A nourishing Sabbath School has been
gathered mt Hiram Bridge, and one at
Hiram Corner. Rev. Cyrus Ware, Free
will Baptist, oI Sehago. frequently holds
meetings, and on the 10th. baptized SOW.
eral persons in the Lewis District.
An old lady. aged about SO, Il native oi
Buxton, is living for few days near the
p. IL o. Railroad. She luokS III the ears
anxiously, and says, she ">hnnld think
them fellows would know better than 10
drive their horses SO fast" and thinks
there must be somebody sick down to
Buxton Nell should not drive his iron
horse SO fast rs to alarm old ladies'.
Juno 30, the delegates to the Republic
~ County Convention from Hiram Den
mark. Lowell and Sweden. met ut the
Hubbard House, on Paris Hill. and hav
ing chosen ID. q. Tarbox. Esq, OF Den
mark. Chairman. and +. +. StearnJ, Esq.
of Lowell, Secretary. unanimously agreed
upon the following basis OF representa-
ton, for the next ten years;
Hiram. 1872. '76 70.
Denmark, 1873 II. 81.
Lowell, 1874. so.
Sweden, 1875. rs.
The figures denote the year that the
representative series. not the year that
he is elected.
Mr.. Caleb G.. Clemens has 4 spruce
pole that has been used in binding loads
of hay lllty.two years; also razor that
his grandfather used more than . hundred
years ago. H. A, w.