Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-10-16
Watertown Union League.

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much interest by our community.
Watertown Union League.
Regular meeting Oct. 18th. Roll called
by .Sec'y. Minutes of preceding meeting
read and approved Mr.. Lembkie read Mr..
P Devy's address, which appeared in the
Weltberger in German. A large number of
new members were admitted, and dues col
lected. From the reports Of the different
wards it is clearly seen that little opposition
is offered, and from the very large, orderly
and interesting meeting it was evil
dent that large number of the intelligent
and thinking men of the city are with US.
President Moore having read the decis-
ion of Judges Drummond and Miller on the
equity suit, tried la tely at Milwaukee, and
in favor of the city, and also an article from
the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 5th, stating that
the Georgia Legislature bad, at their last
session. repudated state and railroad snds
issued by former so-called carpet-b. .eg-
islature, fraudulently and for base pl .,oses
The Pres't urged the great necessity of unity
and harmony, combined with true courage
amongst the members of the League, for
there are periods in the history of man
when corruption and depravity have 80
long debased the human character that man
sinks under the weight of the oppresSor's
hand becomes his servile. his abject slave,
be ticks the hand that smites him, he bows
in passive obedience to the mandates of the
despot, and in this state of servility he re-
ceives the letters of perpetual bondage.
Let US have courage. 1t is just as necessary
in the conflict of Life as on the field of bat
| tie. A thousand enemies oppose you in
every great undertaking, however peaceful
or beneficial may be its nature; hive courage
TO meet and overcome them. You do not
See, you cannot understand why they should
seek TO throw obstacles in your way, but
they do, such is the ordinance OF a selfish
nature. Have courage and your opponents
will yield have courage, 1T is not open
enemies alone who will assai you in what
ever you attempt for the public good Sc
cret foes will rise up ALSO have courage to
encounter the treacherous, who shoot at you
from behind trees and in the darkness, as
well as your more open and more manly
opponents. In order to accomplish any
great purpose 1t is absolutely indispensable
to have degree of courage which no
amount of resistance, whether patent or Sc
cret, can htiinidate. Be brave to the end,
and you will win there is no other way.
The only true courage is that which is
founded on conscience, and is unconquera-
BILE. Much applause
The Prest mex, stated TO the meeting that
be had made careful survey of the political
field with the executive officers, in order to
| find suitable man for the Assembly
| There was none more worthy of the trust
than Mr. P. Devy. His integrity has been
we'll tested, and for years he had worked for
the good of our city. Mr.. Schultz moved
| that Mr. P Devy be nominated for Assem-
blymsn Mr. Carln seconded the above
Mr. Lembkie explained the same in German
| Unanimously adopted
Mr. Devy rose and expressed his thanks
| for the confidence with which he is re-
garded. Should the chances for election
turn in his favor, we might depend on his
| being faithful to our interest.
Mr. McMilen rose AMI wished to say a
| few words in behalf of Mr Schultz, he hav-
| ing been nominated on the Republican
ticket for County Treasurer He hoped the
members of the League would give him
their support. Mr. Lembkie made few re-
marks in reference to the nomination of MIR
Devy and Mr. Schultz in German, which
were unanimously applauded
| The Pres then drew the attention of the
| League to the caucus next Friday evening,
aud hoped the members would use their in
auence to send Union League delegates to
the assembly convention
Some members then referred to Mr.. D.
Hall of this city, and Mr. w. S. Green, of
Milford, for Member of the Senate. Mr.
Carlil moved that committee be appointed
TO Wall on these gentlemen, to ascertain
their views concerning our city interests.
The executive officers appointed Mr.. Carlin,
| Mr.. T. Moore, Mr.. Shuttle. The result will
be brought before the League at the next
meeting.
The President then stated to the meeting
that he had received q second copy of the
judgments from Madison, which like the
first was incorrect, being deficient of the
numbers of the bonds and coupons, there
fore of no use to the League. This matter
will need further investigation.
The President then adjourned the meeting
to next Saturday evening, Oct. 10Th, at
o'clock. w. SPENCE, Sec'y.
N. BAH officers of the Union League,
and also the Commit tee appointed at last
meeting TO wait on Messrs. Hall and Green,
candidates for the Office of State Senator,
are requested to meet at Mr.. Bolts Hail. on
Wednesday evening, October l6th at
clock, sharp, to take into advisement the
resolution in relation TO the above named
andidates.
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