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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

The REPUBLICAN has no objections
to being held accountable for all that
it has said with reference to the bills
which have been introduced in the leg
islature relative to our city indebted
ness. We do not propose, however, TO
submit: quietly to the charge of the
Democrat that We have attempted to
throw the responsibility Of these bills
upon the Democratic party, and there
by bring it into disrepute. Tue fact
is that there was no politics In the
question at all; and in the various con-
fefences which were held upon the sub
ject, no one ever thought of the poll
teal complexion of the body of gen.
tlemen who were present. In view of
these facts, the following, clipped from
the Democrat has as an air OF GOODNESS
about it that is truly refreshing:
Republicans suggested these bills,
thew were drawn up in accordance with
the views of Republicans and Re.
publican special messenger carried
them to Madison and had them intro
duced into the Assembly by the mem
Der from this district
Now, when we state, what is motor
iously true, that large majority of the
members of the City Debt Association
are Democrats; that majority of the
trustees of the association are Demo
Gratis, and that majority Of those
named in the bill as bond adjusters are
Democrats, tie Democrats bubble
bursts and the truth is made apparent
tina, Republicans, as such, could not,
and did rot, manipulate the movement
in the interest of their party. 1t is
extreme folly to drag political consider
atoms into this purely local affair at
this time, and we are sorry that the
Democrat has seen fit to do so, render
ing this explanation necessary as a
vindication of Republicans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

THE Watertown Democrat says
"this is the Centennial Presidential
year." and that Democrats are fully
aware Of the fact. That is what Re-
publicans have been hearing for the
past month. Word has been passing
around in whisper among democrats
that the party must be put in good
trim for the Presidential campaign,
and that with this object solely in
view, a Democratic city convention
must be held to put in nomination none
but Democrats for the various city off,
ces at the coming election. Although
the same necessity exists now that
prevailed one year ago for a non par
tizan administration of affairs, the only
requirement then being competent and
reliable men, the party lash is to be
applied now, aud none but Democrats
placed on guard.
[, is we'll, perhaps, that this should
be so. IF Democrats choose to assume
the responsibility of inaugurating a
movement which may result in restor-
ing the Union League to power in the
city, they are welcome to all the glory
whic. follows in its wake. Republi-
cans do not want any of the offices;
but they will hardly be content with
less than decent treatment. In as
much as this will cost the Democrats
nothing and does not interfere with the
distribution among their own number
of the leaves and fishes, it would APP
pear as if such simple recognition of
Republicans for their support Is the
least, under the circumstances, that
can be extended by the opposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08
Railroad Commissioner.

The new railroad law provides that
there shall be one Railroad Commits.
sioner, instead Of three, as heretofore;
and that he shall be appointed on the
nomination of the Governor, and the
confirmation of the Senate. Last week
Governor Ludington sent to the Senate
for confirmation, the name of Dana G.
Lamb, Esq, Of Fond du Lac, for this
position. MIR. Lamb is an old and
prominent resident of Fond du Lac,
and is very popular with the people of
that county. He was last fall candi-
date for sheriff, and came within about
dozen votes Of being elected, although
Governor Taylor received majority
in the county of 58l. This shows his
popularity with the people, where he
is known. His name was prominently
mentioned in connection with the
nomination for Secretary Of State last
fall. He is an excellent business man,
possessing superior executive ability,
is energetic and thorough in all he un-
dertakes, and his integrity of charac-
ter is above reprooch. He has never
been in any manner connected with
any railroad company, and will enter
upon the duties Of the Office free to
act for the interests Of the State, with
no desire to deal otherwise than Justly
by all interested parties.
While Mr.. Lamb is an active Re-
publican, he is entirely free from rings
and cliques, and there is no doubt but
he will ably, impartially and indepeu.
IDENTIFY discharge the high and respon.
sible duties Of Rail Commissioner, to
the complete satisfaction of the people
Of the State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

a CORRESPONDENT Of the Democrat
last week intimated that for the sake
of gaining party advantage, promln-
ens Republicans here would ''join hands
with the Union League and let the
city go to the devil" That is what
this correspondent once proposed to do.
1t is yet fresh within the recollection
Of all, that year ago last fall, he was
hob-nobbing with Mr.. a. Finn. one
of the leaders in the Union League
movement, and offered him the Demo-
cratic nomination for member of As
sembly (and the Democratic vote which
said correspondent thinks he carries in
his pocket) if he Mr.. Finn would
only pledge himself to not vote for
Matt Carpenter for U. S. Senator. We
submit that it is not wise for man
living in glass house to throw stones
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

The last WATERFOWL REPUBLICAN
has series of squibs, in which it
falsely charges that the Madison Demo-
crat accuses Edward johnson, Gusta-
yus Werlich, Luther A. Cole and
Jacob Weber, with being "bond spec
slotors,' "scalpers,' "swindlers, and
~bond thieves" The Madison Demo-
erat has done no such thing, and not a
single one of these names has appear
ed in its columns. democrat
The Madison Democrat denounced
IS 'bond thieves" "scalpers" and
"swindlers," the trustees of the City
Bebt Association, aud the gentlemen
named as bond adjusters in the bill
ROW pending in the legislature. Messrs.
Weber, johnson, Cole and Werlich
sreamong that number. The Madison
Democrats charge was as specific as if
It had called them by name. We do
nat wonder that the WATERFOWL organ
Of the democracy should try and cx-
euse the Madison organ for its unjust
assaults on good Democrats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08
ShcriH''s Sale.
Jefferson COunty Circuit Court

jefferson County Circuit Court
Theodore Prentiss Plaintiff, against William
S. Turner 4 Marquis " Turner, Defend
ants
DY virtue Of a judgment of Foreclosure
- and Sale, in the above entitled action,
rendered on the 9th day of February, 1876
at a general term of said court, held at the
village OF Jefferson, at the Court House, in
said county, | shall on the 30th day of
March, 1876, at the hour of 10 o'clock,
forenoon of said day, offer for sal1 and Sell
al public auction to the highest bidder, at
the outside door Of the Bank OF WATERFOWL.
at the northwestern coner Of Main and
First streets, in the Cd ward of the city Of
Waterfowl, in said county, the followin
described pieces Of land situate in said
county Of Jefferson, to-wit: The south
west quarter of the southwest quarter, and
the south half of the south half of the nor III
west quarter OF the southwest quarter of
section ten (l0). and the northwest quarter
of the northwest quarter of section fifteen,
(l5), in Township eight, (S) north OF Range
fifteen Q5) east, containing ninety acres.
Said lands to be sold to satisfy said judg-
ment and costs.
JOSEPH GILES,
Sheriff Jefferson Co.
Dated, Sheriffs Office, February 10, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

IREGRET very much that the RE.
PUBLICAN saw fit to force politics into
the approaching election, and make it
party contest, but such being the
case, and there being no help for it.
let the Democratic party of Watertown
accept the issue, nominate their best,
most honest and capable men tor every
place to be filed, and then 60 to work
as in times past, and elect them by the
rousipg.majorities of former years
Cor Of Waterto,cn Democrat.
The REPUBLICAN has not sought to
"force politics into the approaching
election;" on the co ntrary it has be-
labored Democrats for attempting to
raise the party cry. And if we are
not mistaken, the correspondent Of the
Democrat is the person who, more
than all others, has unde rtaken to
arouse old Democratic prejudices, aud
produce the very result which he now
apparently SO much deprecates, If, as
indicated, the programme is to nomin-
ate straight Democratic ticket, we
shall anxiously await developments.
The ticket may be nominated, but it
will be quite different matter to elect
it. The probable result of calling a
Democratic City Convention, will be
that the Union League democrats will
control it, and nominate men Of their
stripe. Then there will be a fierce
hue and cry on the part of the anti.
Union League Democrats for PEG.
Piles Convention, and Republicans will
be politely invited and graoiously al
lowed to come to the rescue and help
them defeat the candidates thrust upon
them by the League. They had bet
ter not count too much upon Republi-
can support under such circumstances.
A Peoples movement, to commend it.
self to Republican favor, must not be
inaugurated at the eleventh hour, and
after Democratic caucuses, and conyen-
tons have resulted disastrously to anti
Union League Democrats. 1t will be
difficult matter then for the Demo
cratic spider to inviegle the Republi-
can fly into les little parlor If tho
Democratic managers think otherwise,
they had better at once disabuse their
minds of this erroneous impression,
and calculate anew their chances of
success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

The several articles in last week S
REPUBLICAN are too transparent to mis-
lead any one. do not believe that
Messrs. Bursinger, Weber, johnson and
Baum are the sort Of metal to be driven
from lifelong convictions because a
"party organ instigated by the Re-
publican managers of the Union League
saw fit to cast unjust reflections on
their characters as honest men and
good citizens.-Cor. Of Watertopn
Democrat.
The REPUBLICAN has not been in
stigated by the managers of the Union
League to do any thing at all; much
less cast unjust reflections upon Messrs.
Bursinger. Weber, johnson and Baum
as honest men and good citizens" On
the contrary we repealed such attacks,
IS made upon them by their pet organ
Of the Democracy, the Madison Demo-
erat. It was a Democratic kilkenny
affair, and our philanthropic feelings
led US to espouse the cause of the gen.
tfemen named whom We thought were
treated unfairly and denounced unjust
". That was all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

A. G. HEsINa, who was recently
reported as having left Chicago and
gone to Canada on account Of indict.
ments pending against him there, has
returned and will appear before the
United States Court March 7th, which
is the date set for his trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

A Masonic Benefit Association for
the State of Wisconsin, has just been
organized, for the purpose of affording
The Masons of this state an opportuni-
D to provide for their families to some
sxtent, at the actual cost of insurance.
The basis of the calculation is that of
he Masonic Mutual Benefit Associa-
tion of Indiana, and this Association
kas adopted their scale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08
Always Get the Rect

Especially in getting saleratus-as the best
costs bit trlfle for years supply, and
that the good costs but a trife more than
the poor. The best goes farther than the
poor, AID much more healthy. We can
recommend D. B. DeLand l. Co.'s best
chemical saleratus to be the best.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

Col E. A. Calkins has retired from
the position Of editor-in. chief of the
Nevs, and Hon. G. Latham Sholes has
assumed the responsibilities of the
position.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08
OAK HILL CEMETERY.

THE Annual Meeting of the Oak Hill
Il Cemetery Association, for the election
OF Two trustees and the transaction of such
other busiress as may come before it, will
be held at the Office of :he undersigned, on
Monday evening March 18th, 1876 at u
O'clock 1T. MOAK. Sec'v.
Watertown, Feb 28th, 1876. 1sw2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08

nN one of lthe best farms in the /
" of Windsor, Dane County, !
$4,000 on 200 acres, and $4,000 on
acres, to be secured by first mortgage
per cent. interest, References giver
desired. Address mmediately,
0. S. HOLUM,
l6w6 DeForest, Dane County,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-08
Reapers and Mowers
AND GENERAL MACHINE WORK,
Promptly Repaired and
Warranted.

nea-Shop opposite Buena Vista House
4th Street.
Waterfowl, Wis, Feb 18th. rs.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01
Caught With Guile.

If men desire to talk, or work together,
they must make beginning, By finding some
single thing in which they can sympathize or
agree. They come ia constant contact
at some point. The engine must back down
to where the cars are, and hitch on to them,
before it can draw the train, with all It's steam
and machinery. To fad this point Of con-
tact and connection, this theme Of mutual
iuterest, ,-and that without departing from
Christian character and duty, nor joining in
worldliness, folly, and friVolity,-ofsen tasks
the skill Of those who are "wise as serpents,
and harmless as doves" Being crafty"
says the apostle, 81 caught you With guile J"
and righteous craltines9 which eases sim
ners by s.witting them, and lsads theu,ups
suspectingly 60 higher and better things than
they have ever known or desired, is "a rare
qualification in those whom God calls TO be
fishers Of men. "a
It is related Of Mr.. .Cogio, gadiy Scotch
minister, that 'fone OF his attached hearers
was the wife of wealthy farmer, who, after
weeping and praying in vain for her ungodIy
husband, brought her grief before her pastor,
whose preaching sac could by no persuasion
induce him to hear. After listening to the
case, which seemed quite inaccessible, Mr..
Cowie inquired, IS there anything your good
man has liking to ? He heods for moth
ing in this world, was the reply, forbye his
beasts and his siller, and it be ma his fiddle
The hint was enough; the minister soon found
his way to the farmhouse, where after dry
reception, and kindly inquiries about his cat
tie and corn, he awoke the farmers feelings
on the subject of his favorte pastirne. The
fiddle was produced, and the man Of earth
was astonished and charmed with the sweet
music it gave forth in the hands Of the fear
ed and hated man Of God. The minister
next induced him to return his call by the
offered treat Of finer instrument in his own
house, where he was. Delighted with the
swelling tones of large violin, he needed
then but slight persuasion from his wife to
accompany her and hear his friend preach.
The word took effect in conviction and sal
vation, and the groveling earth-wOrm was
transformed into free-hearted son Of God,
full of the lively hope of the great inherit
ance above"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01
Increasing Burdens.

A minister writes Every year the work
[ have to do grows more burdensome. | can
hardly find time to eat. 1t iS not the pasto-
raj work in my congregation-I love the
people Of my charge too well to weary in
serving them; it is the outside work, etc. etc.
The experience Of this tried brother is sim
ply that of all who are willing to undertake
the tasks that come in their way. More than
that, the experience is similar to that of all
who are faithful il their profession. Even
if they have no "outside work. they find
themselves pressed more and more by the
increasing duties Of their studies and by the
necessities Of their growing capacities and
appliances. Every new book that goes into
pastors library, every new thought that
takes possession of his mind, every addition
he makes to his intellectual outfit, are but
committing him to more abundant labor and
more active enterprise. If any one will con-
tent himself with filling the little space he
occupies when he is licensed and ordained,
he will feel none Of this pressure, and will die
at last after having found life very easy on
his time and strength; but if he will study,
work, enlarge his thought, improve his ca
pacity, and give himself wholly to the calls
of his situation, the growing years will teach
him how to bear burdens plentifully laid
upon his broadened and willing shoulders
Such men, too, are the really useful ones,
doing what belongs to them and making up
for the defects of some of their less earnest
brethren.- United Presbyterian.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

The INHosprTABLE Book Cash. E.-There
are practical objections in plenty against
the use Of doors for bookcases. They stick;
the key is always loat; they hide the sight
Of some of the books when the door is Of
glass, and when they ere solid, how is one to
know that the case holds books at all z? Then,
when the doors are open they are awkwardly
in the way, and if there are children or young
people in the house, they are sure to be left
open, and to be run against. But, after all,
my chief objection to doors on bookcases is,
that they are inhospitable, and hinder close
acquaintance To have to ask for key, or
even to open door unlocked before we can
put our hand on q book, or look the shelves
over to find one that suits US, is as bad as
having to tug off glove to seize friends
hand. And what IS more like true friend
than a bookcase filed with real books?-
tScriJner's Monthly.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

A DREAM.-A poor man was carpenter;
and he often said to himself and others: off
l was only rich, would show people how to
give" In his dream he saw pyramid of
silver dollars-all new, bright, and beauti-
ful. Just then a voice reached him, saying:
"Now is your time. You are rich at last;
let US see your generosity" So he rose
from his seat and went to the pile to take
some money for charitable purposes. But
the pyramid was so perfect that ne could not
bear to break it. He walked all around it,
but found no place where ne could take a
dollar without spelling the heap. So he
decided that the pyramid should not be broken
and then awoke. He awoke to know him
self, and to see that he would be generous
only while comparatively poor Gospel Mes
Senger
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

The TINY B1BL1 1Eecently issued in Eng
land has called Fl an interesting discus
sion as to what ar be largest and smallest
books published, ere is story in Pliny
of copy of the Ili& on piece of parch-
ment so small as to be inclosed in nutshell i;
but this is questionable, nor may such writ
ing be accounted book. Mr.. Frowde's
Bible is the smallest printed book known,
counting the proportion of matter to space,
but the smallest actually is said to be a pub
lication of the Religious Tract Society, Lon
don, "Small rain upon the tender herb,
which is but inches high. The largest
printed work the world has yet seen is the
Specifications of English Patents, published
in parts, at the rate of about ten day, Of
which about 10000 have been issued. Sets
of these have been given to several American
libraries, but the binding requires small
fortune,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

CHARAcrER.-There is one thing in the
wide universe which is really valuable, and
that is-character. By this l mean conf.
dence, in the bosoms of those who know you,
that you have the power, the capacity, and
the disposition to confer happiness on others.
This, of course, will include power over
yourself, SO that you can govern and restrain
your own wishes, and thus take care of your
self; and it will imply that you have the
power, and have the disposition to exercise
that power, to do good to others. 1t is that
that makes the character of the Divine Be-
ing SO perfect, 80 exalted, and SO worthy of
homage and of admiration. A good heart,
benevolent feelings, and a balanced mind, lie
at the foundation of character Other thiDge
may be deemed fortaitOus; they may come
and 60 but character is that which lives
and abides, and is admired long after its
possessor has left the earth, the theatre on
which it was displayed.-Johm Todd
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01
a Prayer.
Chi that niue eyes might closed be
To what Concerns ne not IN see

Oh that mine eyes might closed be
To what concerns me not to seei
That deafness might possess mine ear
To what concerns me not to hear;
, That truth my tongue might always tie g =
From ever speaking foolishly; = ~
That no vain thought might ever rest,
Or be conceived in my breast y
That by each deed and word, and thought,
Glory may to God be brought
But what are wishes! Lord, mine eye
On thee is fixed, to thee cry
Wash, Lord, and purify my heart,
And make it clean in every part;
And when tits clean, Lord, keep it too,
For that is more than | can do.
Thomas El'oood, A. d. 1869.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01
BEAUTIFUL LAND.

A beautiful land by faith 1 see,
A land of rest, from sorrow tree,
The home of the ransOmed, bright and far,
And beautiful angels, too, are there.
Tha. beautiful la1d, the city Of light,
L nee has known the shades of night
The glory of God, the light Of day,
Hath driven the darkness far away.
In vision see its streets of gold,
It's beautiful gates 1, too, behold,
The river of life. the crystal sea,
The ambrosial fruits Of hfe's fair tree.
The heavenly throng arrayed in white,
In rapture range the plains Of light;
Aud in one harmonious choir they praise
Their glorious Ssviour's matchless grace.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

LOSING SELF-A person who had long
practiced many austertiep, without finding
any comfort or change of heart, was once
complaining of his state to certain Bishop
"Alas !" said he, "self-will and self-right-
eousness follow me everywhere. Only tell
me when you think l shall learn to leave self.
Will it be by study, or prayer, or good
works ?" 81 think" replied the Bishop,
"that the place where you lose self will be
that where YOU find your Saviour"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

sides the book makes arrangement for the
support of the pastors, but none for the evan
gelists. Is it at all strange that but little
should be accomplished in the Self-denying
work of evangelization when the Church
does not recognize it as necessary part of
her system, and makes no provision for its
maintenance
AS the reader will doubtless ask, how the
church is to maintain q system of eVangeli-
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

ker here the evident rea-
efficiently prosecute the
So long as our minis
! believe that their prime
|aS pastors, and that the
only sometimes desir-
(" SO long will efficient
and far between" The
above its fountain. The
Iost ministers is to settle
book requires it. Be-
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

.
Do we not 9
son why we -
evaDgelistic "
ters are traine&
business ia to
evangelistic w%
able and imp
evangelists be
stream will not
natural desire
and the rule OF,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-03-01

pisterial work, two texts
Tim. iii; l, off a man
{ a bishop, he desireth a
j Eph. iv: IL, 12, "And
tiles /; and some prophets ;
,ts;; and some pastors and
. the latter text, it will be
|st is named before the pas
y as expressing a distinct
Ministerial Office. The word
the English form of the