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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
The Virginius.

HAVANA, Dec. 14.-The man of
war Isabel la Catolica returned to this
port yesterday. She left the Virgini-.
us in charge ef a Spanish gunboat at
Bahia Honda.
The Spanish steamer Bazin has sail
en- from Santiago for Bahia Honda
with the Virginius prisoners on boa I'd
and is expeated to arrive at the latter
place tomorrow. It has been arrang-
ed that the Virginius and her survi-
wing passengers and crew shall be de-
liverea to the Americans at the same
time in the port of Bahia Honda.
Capt. Gen. Jovellar, in a speech to the
Volunteers to-day, declared he knew
all good citizens sided with him, and
would assist in putting down any dis
turbance.
KEY WEST. Dec. 14.-The dispatch
sails tonight with four officers from
the flagship Worcester on Board, and
an extra crew Of thirty nine men from
the Pawnee, to receive the Vlrginius,
and probably take her to Northern
port. The Dispatch will carry full
complement of officers, selected from
the squadron, to take charge Of the
Virginius. Naval officers here seem
much dissatisfied at the way in which
the Spaniards are carrying out the terms
of the protocol, and think that proper
respect has not been shown the Goa
ernment in the stealthy departure of
the Virginius from Havana, and her
surrender at an obscure port.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
The French Marshal Bazaine Convict
ed Of Treason.

VERSAILLES, December ION
Lochard, counsel for Marshall Bazaine
finished his address this morning. He
declared that the Marshal did not sur
render in the open field, and was guilt
less of violating article 2I0 of the Ar
my Code. The counsel in his perora-
ton said, 81 deeply sympathize with
the valiant soldier, overwhelmed by
by The terrible accusation. [ fear no!
death for him, He is brave, and fears
nothing but the loss Of bis honor for
the sake Of his wife and children. [
feel most for France, which will de-
plore the loss of valorous soldier"
M. Pourcet replied. demanding that
terrible example be made as lesson
to the rising generations.
Before the Judge withdrew, Marshall
Bazaine said II have two words in
my breast, Honor and Country I
have never been wanting toward this
proud motto during forty-two years of
service [ swear before Christ that [
have not betrayed France"
After long deliberation, the Judg-
es declared Baza ne guilty Of the charg-
es of the capitulation of Metz, aud Of
the army in the open field, without do
ing all that was prescribed by honor
and duty to avoid surrender, and un-
animously condemned him to death,
and to be degraded from his rank pre-:
vious to his execution. After his judg-
ment had been rendered, all the mem
bers of the court signed an appeal for
mercy. which Duke d Aumale imme-
diately conveyed in person to President
MacMahon
Bazaine was greatly agitated when
he heard the decision of the conrt.
The crowd at the trial on to-day
warmly cheered when the verdict was
rendered. The sentence includes the
payment Of costs and expulsion from
the Legion Of Honor
PARTS, Dec il2 President McMa-
hon has commuted the sentence Of
Marshal Bazaine to twenty years Sc
clusion, and to bear the effects of de
graduation from rank, but to be spared
the humiliating ceremony.
The island of Sainte Marguerite, of
Cams, has been selected as the place
of confinement for Marshal Bazaine
and be will be sent there this week.
LONDON, Dec I2--M Marshal Bazaine
addressed letter to his counsel yester
day. chanking them for their efforts ii
his behalf, AID concluding as follows
shall not appeal against the SEN
tence, not wishing to prolong in the
ears of the world, the spectacle Of such
painful struggle [ request you to
take no further steps. | look no long
er to men for their judgment. Strong
in my conscience, which reproaches mt
with nothing, confidently await the
| Justification which will come with the
lapse of time, and subsistence Of party
passions.
The conservative press generally ap-
prove of the Communication Of sentence
The Steele says it will create a painful
feeling of surprise in the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
The Funeral Of Bishop Armitage.

DETROIT, Mich, December IL. -
The funeral OF the late Bishop Armi-
tage took place at st. Johns Church
to day. The ceremonies consisted of
the usual interment services of the
Protestant Episcopal lasted about an
hour. The services were conducted
by Bishops McCoskrey, of Michigan,
Whitehouse, of Illinois, and Bssell
of Vermont, assisted by DR.. DeKoven,
of Wisconsin. Over hundred clergy
men were present from Michigan and
other States, and also large delegation
of the clergy and layman from all parts
OF Wisconsin, and number of promi-
nent citizens of Milwaukee. No ad-
dresses were made. The church waa
filled to its utmost capacity. There
was rsach feeling manifested by all in
attendance, and the services were very
impressive. The remains were inter
red In E'mwood cemetery, to which
place they were followed by vast con-
course of people. The pail bearers
comprised three Detroit layman and
six Wlsconein clergymen. The re-
mains arrived here yesterday at 10
O'Clock, and lay in state in the vesti-
bule of the church till The hour Of the
funeral, and were viewed by a very
large number of people. The features,
beyond being a little emaciated, wore
qyiet and peaceful look, as if asleep.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
A NORTH CAROLINA CHURCH IRA

A NORTH CAROLINA CHURCH IRA
GEDY.-A fatal church quarrel recent
ly occurred in Robson county, N. c.,
the circumstances of which are SUBJ
stantially as follow The Free Will
Baptist had worshiped in church
near Lumberton for long time. but,
as the membership dropped off gradu-
ally, the church was closed. 1t was
then taken possession Of by another sect
of Baptists, who worshiped in it un-
til October last, when Free Will Bap-
tist clergyman came into the neighbor-
hood and sought to revivo the sect and
get possession of the church for that
purpose. The other Baptists took the
case into the courts, and, while it was
pending, the church burned down.
Thereupon the other Baptists arrested
four of the Free Will brethren upon
the charge of incendiarism. This led
to dispute, one night, between one
of the Free Will Baptists and one OF
the opposition wing, in which the lat
ter picked up a bludgeon and killed
the other. One man killed and a
church burned down, is the result so
far. IS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

LARGE LEGISLATURE. In reply
to requests from Pennsylvania for in
formation respecting the practical re-
suits Of large membership in legislative
bodies, the Governors of New Hamp-
shire, Vermont and Connecticut have
written brief letters, In which they con-
cur in the opinion that it is a great
safeguard against bribery and corrup-
ton. The New New Hampshire
House of Representatives consists Of
$50 members. Gov. Straw writes !:
"There has never been any corruption
charged in our House Of Representa-
tives." Gov. Jewell, of Connecticut,
says: I'm my opinion, a large number
Representatives is certain guard
against corruption )" and he goes on
to say II am proud to say there nev-
er has been any corruption of the Leg
islature. What is true of this, is equal
ly true, I think, Of all the New Eng
land States" Gov. Converse, of Yer
mont, writes: ave have often attempt
ed to redure the number of Represen-
tatives, but we have always failed.
The main ground of failure-and |
think so, too-is the security it gives
us against corruption. [ think to-day
the reasoning against lessening the
number is stronger than at any prior
period in the history of the State.
The experience Of some Of the sister
States, for few years past, think,
has irrevocably established the wisdom
of our policy in the minds of the peo-
pie. | most heartily concur in the
opion that it prevents fraud and COR
ruption."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

The BENDERs.-CoLUMBIA, S. c.,
Dec. l3.-The Bender family charged
with number Of murders in Kansas,
were arrested at Bivingsville, Spartan
burg County, few days ago. The
father and mother are in custody, and
the son and daughter. living in North
Carolina, are being sought after. The
family name is Webb.
GOOD For HorEL-KEEpERs.--A
new point in bankruptcy has been de-
cided by Judge BloQgett, who excludes
hotel-keepers from that provision which
makes it an act of bankruptcy for bank
ers, merchants, manufacturers, and
trades to be in defanlt for fourteen
days. The h, t He
be outside this :
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

NEW YORK, December 13.-At .
prayer meeting in the Church Of the
Pilgrims, Brooklyn, last evening, Rev.
DR.. Storrs, pastor, presiding, reso-
luton was adopted to the effect that if
Plymouth Church abides by the terms
of the resolution introduced by Rev.
Mr.. Beecher and adopted, rroclaiming
the sovereignty of that church in mat
ters Of church polity and government,
then the Church of the Pilgrims would
be separated from fellowship with them.
The Congregational Church of Clin-
ton Avenue took similar action last
evening, DR.. Brddington, pastor, de-
claring that if Plymouth Church per-
sisted in its declaration of independ-
ence, there must be formal recogni
tion OF separation by the properly con-
stituted council.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

CooPERsro WIN, N. Y, December l3.
Samuel Nelson, ex-Judge Of the
United States Supreme Court, died
suddenly of apoplexy, while sitting in
his chair, at half-past / o'clock this
afternoon, at his residence in this city.
The Ways and Means Committee of
Congress is very properly endeavorlng
to retrench the expenses of the Gov
ernment, aud will probably reduce the
amount of the annual appropriations
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened Jew
d elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main and lst street, where he wilt keep
constantly on hand large stock OF
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
ted Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
to repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
&C., and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
PLY SICIANS s.
HAMLIN Il FORD,

WATERTOWN Lumber Yard. LUMBER
w OF every description Lath anu
Shingles constantly on hand aud Tor safe a'
the Lowest Market Piice, at the milwaukee
Depot, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

The Gear has ordered the Grand
Duke Alexis on another journey around
III .rauG Duke will set
Us Xt spring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
business Ysreclorp
LAW ERS.
ENOS & HALL,
C. b. SKINNER

TTORNEY and Counselor at Law.
N Has complete abstract OF the reo-
erds of all titles and membranes Oh
real estate in jefferson county. Olilce oVoi
Bank OF WatertoWn, WIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
MISCELL "A n EOUS.
A GR.TTXNER.

FASHIONABLE Baroer and HAIR Dres-
ser. sShop under Post Office, breok $
Block, Watertown, Wis. The best OF HAIR
Dye used, warranted to Eold color for eight
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

CUBAN MATTERS. Rs.-WAsHINGroN.
Dec. 10-The Navy Department has
completed all necessary arrangements
providing for the reception from Span
ish forces in the harbor of Havana of
the steamer Varganius, and for the
transfer of the survivors at Santiago de
Cuba from prison to one of the United
States vessels of war, in accordance
with the the terms of the diplomatic
agreement. The Canandaguia, carry
ing ten guns, and commanded by Cap
tain Lowry, will sail from New York
fer Havana te-merrow, to receive the
Nrgsnius, and CAPTAIN Braine will re-
eeive the prisoners at Santiago on the
Juneatta. Rear Admiral Scott, at
Key West. will have the strongest
force under his command that has been
collectedby the Government at any
American port since the termination
of war. The monitors Sangus and
Mc hopac are there already, with the
Osstpee and Worcester the latter the
Admiraps flag ship The Colorado
sails tonight from New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17
II N A
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r HAVE ACCEPTED the Geueral Agen-
l. cy of this justly Celebrated Machine.
Its rapid mO0emlent and wonderful simplic-
lty commend it to every lady as thing OF
beauty, and joy forever. The new I'M
proved Aetna runs easy, makes but littLt
noise, parts are all case hardened, and with
proper care viii last q life time. VIII dc
Fine and Heavy Work of all kinds. Don't
buy Machine until you have seen the
Aetna.
Office in FISCHER & ROHR'S BLOCK
up stairs.
EH. a. TeGenaeyes',
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MATERIOWN WI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

A PLEASURE PARTY LosT.-A dis
patch from Fort Bridger, Utah, says
A party Of ladies and gentlemen.
who LETT Piedmont, December 9th, to
attend dance here, that night, we're
lost, and their team becoming exhaust
ed, the party camped, and one of them,
H. M. Mitchell the railroad agent and
operator at Piedmont, started alone to
find the Fort and get aid, but was lost
and frozen to death. The rest of the
party, among them the wife of the de-
ceased, arrived here safely the follow
ing morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

REVOLUTION IN HAYTI.-PUERTo
PRINCIPLE, Nov. 80 This city pro-
nounced against Baez yesterday. The
revolutionists issued manifesto de-
clarin5 their reasons for pronoun cling
against him, alleging that he wishes to
impose upon them his reelection, or
the election Of his brother DAMN to
the Presidency. He is charged with
acts of tyranny, misrule, misuse Of the
public funds and unconstitutional alien
alton of Samana to the American com-
pany. 1t is considered that majority
of the people are against Baez.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-17

EIGHT PAGES.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-02-15

List Of Patents issued from the United States
Patent Office to Ohio Inventors, for the week end
ing Jsnuary 2h 1873 and each bearing that date. Fur
nshed this paper by Cox Cox, Solicitors OF Patente,
Washington, ID. G.
Fruit Box f. P. Boutwell,. Macarthur.
Animal Poke. G. Hinnam. Akron.
Harvester. J. +. Soldering. Akron.
Harrow. J. N. Warmsley Galena.
Metallic Compound for Coating Cutlery, &c,
j. thinner. Cleveland.
Corn Shelter Case. A. Borneman. Lancas-
ter.
Lap Board. S. Mahan. Cleveland.
Dredge Box. 7. Smith Cleveland.
Nut Locking Device. J. Wetmore. Salem.
Eaves Trough Hanger. j. p. Abbot Cleye-
land
Wheel for Vehicles. D. Argerbright Tippe.
canoe.
Handle for Brushes r. s. Craig. Cincin-
natl
Trace Buckle. M. P. de Silva. ct al Cleve-
land
Scroll Saw. w. II. Doane ct al. Cincinnati.
Turn Table. J. Enright. Cleveland.
Machine for Cold Rolling Sheet Metal. j.
Evans. Portsmouth.
Writing Pen. j. Holland. Cincinnati.
Wheels for Vehicles. j. G. Hurley. Cincin-
natl
Machine for Dressing Nuts and Bolts ].
KOhler Cincinnati
Paper Bag Machine. M. Murphy Cincinnati
Refrigerator for Preserving Butter, &c. O.
B. Rohrer. Oxford.
Measuring Wheel. T. r. Way. Springfield.
Reisspe.
Sash Lock. G. McGregor ct al Cincinnati
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-02-15

The very uses and benefits originally gained
by The adoption of grand jury, are all super
ceded by our Statute laws. No person can be
indicted and tried for any criminal oIfense,
not strictly defined and forbidden by our stat
utcs. Every species of crime mado punlsha-
BILE By indictment, is defined by the Lcgisla-
;ure and published by the State, so that all
may know what actions are denominated
crimes, No person is taken by surprise and
arraianed for trial by the mere pr,sentment of
grand jury, IL the offense complained of is
not prohibited by plain statute
Here then is ample protection TO person and
property, and the very moment we decided
that all crimes should be defined by written
law, we put an end to all the legitimate uses
and practical benefits Of grand Jury. An
other objection to the continuance Of our
grand jury system. is. that II is secret and
one. e.sided tribunal Its present mission, as
now universally pracliced, is to ascertain
whether there is probably sufficient cause for
putting the accused on trial. With this laud-
able purpose In view, they r'tirc to their Sc
cret chamber asd call before them such wit
nesscs as are supposed to have the most knowl-
edge, or are most deeply interested in the pro-
secution. and no others! They are allowed to
have no explanation or mitigating evidences
on the part of the defendant
Now / submit whether this Is the best way
for fifteen men to find out the probable truth
in any case before them
II upon mature consideration it be thought
that we can s,frly dispense with our grand
jury system, il will be seen at once, that very
will be saved TO the several counties in the
State. The simple expense of paying the ju
rymen is a mere trihe, but when you add the
witnesses, frequently ncedlessly duplicated
and the incidrntals, and extend II to every
county in the State, it becomes an item Of nC
trihing Importance And here let me rcpea
the question, can we safely dispense with the
grand jury? 1t is my opinion we can.
hinted in the outset, that all criminal pros
ecutions might be on Information filed by TIN
Prosecuting Attorney. Noa without any dis
parayemcnt TO any body, submit the finding o
u grand jury, is always the echo of the opinion
of the Prosecuting Attorney ! and this is as i
should be under the system. Why present
case II the prosecutor says the evidence is 10
sufficient And why refnse TO indict if h
says the evidence will convict? And VIII.
not let the Prosecutor file his bill of informa
tim, and prosecute the case without asking
fifteen men to endorse a bill, which he ha
drawn up ready for their use
Other subjects next week
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-02-15
cONsrIrUTIoNAL CoNvENrIox-No. =.
TIE GRAND JURY SYSTEM.


Article 1, Section 10. of our present Constl-
tuition provides "That no person shall be held
to answer for any capital or otherwise infa-
nous crime, except on Indictment or present
ment by grand jury"
This provision of our Constitution, grand
and noble in its design, and venerable from It's
antiquity, deserves much consideration, for
the noble safeguard II afforded to personal lib
crIy in the days when that liberty was in con-
stnnt md extreme peril.
The Grand Jury System had It's origin in
that rude period ofciyiizatlon, when persons
obnoxious TO the ruling powers might be
seized, thrown into prison. and hastened TO
trial before a partisan tribunal, for ofenses,
not defined described, or prohibited by any
existing written or published law. Tho tribu-
nal decided whether the act complained of
was an otfcnse OF not, and then affixed the
penalty bo the crime, There existed absolutely
no safeguard to personal liberty.
In times of political excitement or rcvolu.
iion, every person who had ever spoken a
word upon pablle affairs, OF performed any
act was liable 10 have those words or acts con-
strued Into criminal offence. 10 be subjected
to harrassing trials, rulnons fines, and cruel
imnrIsonment And then 4, counter revo,u.
,ions, when opposing parties changed plsces
In power and opportunity for retaliation oc-
Cured, repetition of accusations and crmi.
na,Ions now aga,ns, ner.ons or ,ha o,,en mar.
,v. was a constant nIc,ure In the scene 7,
was n grand advance IN savor or uorsonal III.
er,v and ,he sconrI,v Of n,oDe,,v when !, was
d, creed a Tina, M nerson shall bo held 70 an.
swer for a conimi or o,her,yIse ,nIamons crime
oSo,n, On = swor, nrrssn,mon, or ,o,w os
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snNos ..a',tod ",,.,,sna,,,,ns ,,,,a, a,a,
lug ''i.a'a t'sss, s'ss. ,nS - oasonI ,,"n,
SIT !" Sois'''" 'nf"eS' "HN D,,'S.s n's,ua, ~.
" o""oe'"'"'' '.V NAV, ''"s.s "s s"" 80, ~
"os's.u'' anu theh .We'VS " ,n'' - ~ ~ ~
"gre"u upon Veru'c' " su''y' P'"'' -'
accused can DC pn' upon MS "'a'' m
mere was uegree o' safety 10 perSouS' ~
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-02-15
bishop McIIvaine,

of this state now in England, has put his
foot into it and created lameutaGle scandal
in connection with services at the consecra-
ton of three bishops at Westminster Abbey.
How could he do so lie went solely as q
spectator and put on black gown for the
purpose of getting near to the pulpit. Alas
he got too near, and the Archbichop summon
ed him 10 share in the so lemn act of the i'm
position of hands. Go he did, black gown and
all. 1t ought to have been white gown, and
the hands of the churchmen thereabouts are
up in holy horror.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-02-15

WE believe In the sentiments of the follow
ing paragraph from the Washington Repu6h-
cun ThcRcpublican party cannot afford to
do as lis opponents have donc If it would per-
petuate its rule. Republicansm means re-
form. 1t means advancement morally and
politically and, If some who should have
been faithful have fallen by the wayside, the
party must march on without them. 1t is tc
be hoped there will be wisdom and courage
enough TO do IL.