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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05
The InauguratIoa.

Governor Ludington was snaugura-
ted with appropriate ceremonies at the
Capitol last Monday. reaching Madi-
son with large party, by special train
From Milwaukee, at about l o'clock P.
H. The ceremonies were attended by
the largest crowd, ever assembled at
nsdison on any occasion. The re cep.
ton in the evening, in the Assembly
Chamber, was largely attended, and so
great was the number attending the
BALL. that both the Assembly and Sen
ate Chambers had to be opened to the
dancers. Bach's full baud OF Milwau-
bee, played in the Senate Chamber.
snd Williams & Severance's band, sent
cat their notes in the Assembly Cham
her. The Inauguration and reception
Of the State officers in 1875 will long
y remembered by the numerous throng
present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

The DYNAMITE FIEND.-A Ger
man, under the signature eff Herr K,
gives in the Dresden Nachrichien some
facts Interference to Thomas, whose
name is notorious in connection with
the dynamite explosion. He states
that Thomas was born in 1888 or 1910
in the town of Bochoh, Westphalia.
When 2 years old his father came to
America, and became carriage build
er in Brooklyn. Herr K. became ac-
quainted with Thomas in 1852 at
Noelle's commercial school at Osna-
bruck. In the summer of 1875, Herr
K. met accidentally a gentleman at
Kneist's beer hall in Dresoon, who
spoke German. who proved to be
Thomas, and who, it was fully shown,
had been born and educated in Ger.
many.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

DEATH OF MoRITz ScHoEFFLER.
Hon Moritz Schoeffler, for long time
the editor and proprietor of the Ban
ner and Vofh:trsnnd, in Milwaukee,
died in that CITY on the morning of
Dec. 29th Mr.. Schoe filler was a
native of Bavaria, born in 1912, and
came to this country in 1912. He
settled In Milwaukee in 1874 and i'm
mediate'y started the paper above
named, which was under his charge
till about year ago, when III health
compelled him to give up the labor
necessary to continue in the position.
he was victim to that insdious dis
ease. consumption, which has resulted
in his death. Mr.. Schoeff1er has been
prominent man in Milwaukee, and
held several positions of honor; and
was member of the Constitutional
Convention in l847. He was a;gentle-
man of pleasing address, and was re-
spected in the editorial profession.
La 1860, he delivered the annual ad-
dress before the State Editorial Asso-
citation, at its session in Oshkosh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05
AT the CLOSE of our Civil War. it

AT the CLOSE of our Civil War, it
will be remembered, quite large num-
Der from the disafected States, unwill.
ing to submit to the results Of the
struggle, sought homes in foreign eoun-
tries. Among the wealthy, some few
chose a residence on the other side Of
the Atlantic. A few Of those obliged
to gain livelihood by their own exer-
tons migrated to Mexico, but the arg-
err number, some. five hundred families,
foucd their way to Brazil. The largest
and most successful colony was estab.
lished at Santarem, on the banks OF
the Amazon river, some 500 miles
from the sea. The town is the h cat
popular on the Amazon, Para excepted,
and yet has only some 5000 inhabit-
ants, so sparsely settled is this section
of Brazil. The original American set
element at Santarem, comprised 16O
persons, but in the course of few
years the number SO rapidly diminish
ed that by 1868, only seventy-fve OF
the original number remained. The
fact is, the emigrants rapidly tired of
their new country. Last November
Uncle Sam sent the United Steamship,
Swatara, to Para to bring back such OF
the wanderers as still had an affection
for the stars and stripes, and wished to
, return. On The arrival of the Swatara
it was found that the voluntary exiles
had availed themselves Of such oppor-
tunities as circumstances bad thrown
in their way, and had SO generally re-
turned to the United States, that but
four INDECENT American citizens could
be found, these being entirely OF one
family, who, for personal reasons. did
not wish to avail themselves of the OPP
portunity. This is the third govern
ment vessel which has been dispatched
or this charitable service. Some fifty
odd refugees were transported to the
United States in 1869 in the frigate
Guerrero, and some few months after
ward the United States steamer Quin-
nebaug was ordered "to touch at GER
tain ports in Brazil" for the same pur-
pose, and likewise brought back to the
United States party of 81 refugees.
Thus concludes the history of Amer-
can emigration to Brazil. That the
endeavor has been most unsuccessful
must be conceded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05
Americas Note to Spain.

LONDON. Jan. 3.--The Manchester
Guardians London correspondent
writes as follows, on the subject OF
Spain, Cuba and the United States
Il have been furnished with what pur.
ports to be tho substance of Americas
Cuban note. believe it is correct,
though | do not pretend to give its sx-
act language. 1t rscites that the gen.
eral interests Of humanity and COM
merce demand cessation Of the strug-
gle which has been waged in Cuba for
seven years. The United States are
great sufferers, but are unwilling to act
without the concurrence Of the other
powers, including Spain. The con-
tlnuation Of the attempt to govern
Cuba from Madrid will be fatal to the
hopes of q restoration Of peace; never
tbeless, Cuba belongs to Spain, aud
great share Of its population is oppos-
ed to a separation. In these cireum-
stances the solution Of the question
might be found in the establishing of
confederation in the West Indies, re.
sembling the Canadian. Cuba and
Porto Rico might be constituted con-
federation, with local independent
rights, and Goveruor-General ap-
pointed by Spain. The powers are
asked to joint the United States in
proposing such confederation, and
aiding Cuba to establish it. The aboli-
ton of slavery would, however, be
necessary condition, and such pres
sure must BE brought as would make
the insurgents cease their warfare.
This would be difficult, but it could be
accomplished. Secretary Fish is EN-.
phatc in denying that the United
States desire the acquisition of Cuba.
They only wish to have peace restored,
slavery abolished, and commence al
lowed to resume its course, and the
powers are asked to express their opin-
ion upon the proposed means Of ac-
comprising these ends"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05
Whisky Tax and Democrats.

The rank and file of the democratic
party throw every obstacle in the way
of the administration, in its efforts to
enforce the collection of the whisky
tax. No effort made by the Govern
ment to collect Its honest dues out of
whisky apd tobacco, finds any sympathy
or support from the democratic party.
Restore the democratic party to power
in the nation, and you might bid adieu
to any general collection of the tax on
whisky. 1t will become direct issue
In the next conpaign whether the
whisky tax will be collected or not. A
very large proportion of the whisky
manufacturers firmly believe that the
only reason why they are compelled to
pay tax, is because of the fact that
the republicans run the Government,
and are convinced that with change
Of rulers at Washington, will come an
almost absolute withdrawal CT the tax
on whisky. In the event of the dem
ocrats getting control of the Govern
ment such is not unlikely to prove the
case. II the amount at present re-
ceived on whisky and tobacco is not
collected in future on these commodi.
ties then it must be raised on some
thing else in order to meet the demands
of the Government, and who is not
willing that whisky and tobacco should
pay their share of the taxation neces-
sary towards the liquidation of the Ma
tional Debt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05
New Advertisements.
AMERICAN HOUSE.

THE undersigned would inform the tray
4 cling public that the American House,
Watertewn, Wis, will be open for the ac-
commodatioa of travellers, on and after Jan
Sd 1876. The House has been thorough "
overhauled, reftted and refurnished, an
the subscriber fatters himself that he is pre-
pared to entertain his guests in frst-cass
style. The farming community, Commercial
Travellers and all others are invited to give
the American trial. Good Stabling at
tached
A. B. HITCHCOCK, Proprietor.
WATERFOWL, Wis, Jan Sd, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

We hear of serious effects in various
parts of the West from the terrific gale
of Saturday afternoon and evening.
Many buildings were damaged, and
some blown down Fences, sheds,
trees, etc., were swept down, as also
were the telegraph wires. In Chicago
and vicinity the wind blew a hurricane
for several hours, aud much damage
was done.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

IT does seem as though we are never
to hear the last of frauds. We are
continually hearing of them in this,
that, and in fact, everything until one
is forced to believe that no honest men
live in this age. Corruption is rampant
and the motto Of those holding public
positions appear to be, he who can steal
tho most, is the best fellow. Poor old
Uncle Sam seems to be looked upon as
the legitimate prey of sharpers, and to
bleed him at every pore, is the ruling
i.iea of the day. A short time since
dishonest pension agent was discov-
cred in Philadelphia; since that time
the Secretary OF the Interior has un.
earthed frauds to the extent Of one
tenth of the entire pension roll. In
stances have been found where pension
agents have paid themselves out OF
their own Offices, fraudulent claims to
the amount of $4,000 annually, on
forged certificates. In many cases ex-
amining surgeons are found implicated,
sharing the spoils with the dishonest
agents. Pension frauds do not seem to
be confined to Philadelphia alone, but
appear to extend over large part Of
the country, and it is believed that in
consequence of the discovery of these
immense frauds, the Pension appropri-
ton will be reduced at least So, 000,.
900 annually
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05
Board by Day or Week.

I0HN HEYMANN having recently made
u alterations TO his Restaurant ct l2l
Main Street, is now prepared to take
boarders by. tho day or week. Hsvirg Sc
cured the services OF one OF the best cooks
in the west be il sanguias Of being able 10
salt all who may pAtronise him for board
Meals served ct oil hours. Parties and So
cietiss will be furnished with sappssa At Ill
times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

The suspicion has been raised that
Thomas, the Dynamite Fiend, had one
of his Internal machines on board the
City of Boston, which was lost in jan
uary, 1870, and from which not the
slightest news, as to what caused her
lose, ever reached us. The suspic-
ion is strengthened by the fact, that
Thomas and his wife left New York
the June following the disaster, and
took up their residence in Dresden,
y here they lived in a style denoting
people of large means. Sometime be-
fore his death. Thomas was asked il he
knew the Boston, and bis answer in
dictated that he knew more about her
than he cared to tell. The books of
the Inman line at Liverpool, have been
examined, but do not show that Thomas
or Thomassen shipped anything on the
Boston, Most careful inquiries are to
be made in New York, into the lost
ships list of passenger and cargo, and
the insurance on the latter. The Gel
tic with her passengers and cargo, had
a narrow escape last October. Thomas
engaged passage on this vessel, and
made repeated attempts to insure a
box, which be claimed, contained $780,
900 in gold, but was baked in his at
tempts each time by demand for an
inspection Of the contents He sailed,
however, on the Celtic October 18th,
1875, but it is presumed that be took
the trip to quiet any suspicion that
may have arisen on account of his
application for insurance and subse-
quent behavior.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

Hon. l.. B. Caswell is at home for
the holidays. He is number ten on
the Commit on Mines and Mining.
and number four on that Of Mileage.
It is comforting to see republicans take
back seats In the meeting.-Jeferson
Banner.
George w. Bird, late Private Sec
rotary to the Governor, having no
further business at the Capitol, is at
home for several holidays at is
comforting to see" such "reminiscences
Of bogus reform "take back seats in the
meeting"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

i
The United States Supreme Court
has fixed the 18th instant as the day
to hear the arguments in the case
whether tho State law Of California
forbidding tie importation of Chinese
women within the borders Of that
State Is not in direct conflict with the
Constitution and treaties of the United
States with China. The Government
will be represented by Attorney Gen.
sral Pierrepont and the State of Cali
,sruis, y the Attorney General Of that
State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

DURING 1875 the total receipts Of
wheat in Chicago were %, 434 $40
bushels; of -four, 2,543,S $3.50 barrels; of
corn, rs 930,007 bushels of oats, H.
484,l14 bushels; of live hogs. 1920
Al head, of cattle, S19,501 head; of
lumber, 2,056,3S3 million feet; Of
wool, 40,605, 008 pounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

The Chicago Inter Ocean. usually a
very reliable paper, changed its tactics
a week or two ago, and tried its hand
at sensationalism, a la Chicago Times.
1t published an absurd story, in which
1t tried to make it appear that Secre-
tary Bristow is implicated in the
whisky frauds. The article also con-
tanned long rigarmorole as to how
Gen. Babcock was going to 'give up
all he knows, and fully explain his
connection with the whisky ring" &C..
before Congressional Committee, in
order to implicate Bristow Gen. Bah
cock denounces the publication as an
attempt to emboil him with Secretary
Bristow, and as utterly false in every
particular. The attack has been uni
versally condemned, and it has shaken
the faith of no one in the integrity of
the Secretary, or in his determination
to pursue tho whisky thieves to the
bitter end. The Inter- Ocean has earn
ed for itself an uoenviable notoriety,
and it does not seem to be proud Of its
work, if journal in the humiliating
position of eating its own words is any
evidence. 1t is said that the article
alluded to, did not have the sanction OF
the responsible head of the paper, and
was the work of one Ham, whose poll
tical head was cut off by Bristow, some
time since.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

GENERAL BELKNAP, Secretary of
War, it is assured, has the inside track
for United States Senator from Iowa,
in place of Senator Wright. The
election by the Legislature takes place
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

TEN MILLION DOLLARS worth of
new buildings were erected in Chicago
In 1875, making frontage of over ten
miles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

ALL the disabled Union ex-soldiers
who were discharged by the Demo
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

SEVERAL prominent men of Chica-
go, who doubtless have had an extend
ed acquaintance with "crooked" forty
rod, were arrested last week, a. G..
Hesing, editor of the Stats Zestung,
and late candidate for City Treasurer,
being among the number. Mr.. Hes
ing claimed that he has had nothing
to do with the crooked" except that
he loaned a distiller money, and was
forced to take stock in a distillery for
his pay, which he held for a lime,
without knowing. however, anything
whatever concerning the way in which
the distillery was run. All the rest
claimed to be innocent also. OF
esurse How innocent q men are
suffering these days Poor fellows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-05

We fear Cassius NJ. Clay, of Ken
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tician. He has informed number of
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