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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22
Ciymer, the Great Investigator.

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Clymer
is getting more and more nervous, and
more and more regrets that he ever
got mixed up in this dreadful Belknap
Investigation, Gen. Kiddoo, Of the
army, testified before Mr.. Clymer's In
vest,gation of himself, and reminded
Mr.. Clymer that he called his atten-
ton to some things Mrs. Beiknap anu
Mrs Marsh said in regard TO the Pea
dletcn claim before Mr.. and Mrs.
Marsh left the city He told Clymer
that his manner when the suggestion
was made impressed him as being very
much like the manner of a man who
didn't care to follow up the clue; that
he looked decidedly annoyed at the
suggestion Of an investigation Of Pen
dleton.
Mr., Clymer's appearance before the
committee was very suspicious while
Alddoo was telling ais story. and he
no doubt regretted that he had ever
been led into,the bumiiiatng position
Of having his own mauoeIs described
to him. Kiddoo testified tc having
met Pendleton in company with the
Marsh fa,uily~in Europe, fact which
Pendleton denied the other day Kia
doe is a soldier on the retired list OF
the army, andis an intimate aequaiu,-
ance Of Clymer, as we'll as the Bel
knaps. The further Clymer goes into
the matter the worse il looks for him
| and Pendleton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22

A mass of 9O,0O0,0D0 tons of pure,
solid, compact rock salt, located on an
island lS5 feet high, which rises from
a miserable sea marsh on the route
from Brashear to New Iberia, up the
river Teche, in Louisiana, is ooe of
the wonders Of the world. How this
island, containing over 500 acres of
excellent land, ever came into exist
ence in such locality, is a matter of
conjecture. Negotiation is prolific,
and the scenery is beautiful and var
led. Here is an immense bed of pure
rock salt, whose extent is as yet only
estimated, and scientific men are puz-
zled to knoa what produced it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22

There are no less than 10000 men
in the Black Hills.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22
AITGUsT WIGGENHORN,

has recently opened a jew
elry Store ii Johnson's block. corner
Tin and lst street, where he wilt keep
Instantly on hand large stock of
stches, Clocks, Jew welry, Silver and Pla-
+, Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
repairing Watches, Clocks, JeHelry,
and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22

A STORM OF EGGs.-In regard to
the shower of flesh in Bath county,
KY, Prof j. Lawrence Smith, the
scientist, says. in his analysis of spec-
mems examined: "In my mind, this
matter gives every indication of being
t'e dried spawn Of reptiles, doubtless,
that of the frog They have been
transported from the ponds and swampy
grounds by currents Of wind, and have
ultimately fallen on the ground where
they were found. This is no isolated
occurrence Of the kind I having
cone across the mention of several in
the course Of my reading. The only
one [ can now fix the date Of is record
ed by Muschanbroek as occurring In
Iceland in l775. The matter is de-
scribed by him as being glutinous and
fatty, which softened when held in the
hand and emitted an unpleasant smell
when exposed to the action of fire.
The ovum, or egg. of the balrachian
reptiles is round mass Of transparent
nutritive jelly, in the center Of which
appears small black globule. In the
present case the passage through the
air would have dried mp, more or less,
this gelatinous mess SO that the inter-
Tor as | found it, and would be still
soft and gelatinous. [ have desired
more OF the matter to be sent to me,
when, if there be any modification of
these views, | will make them known
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22

GEN. PILLows ESTATE. -MEM-
pHIs, Tenn. March 15.-The resi-
dence Of General Gideon Pillow was
sold at bankrupt sale yesterday There
was no competition in the bidding, and
the residence. worth probably SS 900,
was bought by gentleman for $40,
and his valuable library by another for
sll, and both were pretented TO Mrs.
Pillow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22
ions thought that these re olutoas

lions thought that these re- -olutioas
would pass for materially the same
thing as Mr.. Bakers resolution and
yet it was great folly to presume that
the country could be deceived by so
weak subterfuge. For, if Mr.. Cox s
resolutions were the same in spirit as
Mc Bakers, why did the Democrats
refuse to sustain the one and vote solid
ly for the other? The fact is tha; Mr..
Cox's resolutions were Intentionally
worded SO as to be subject to two cen
structlons, and SO as to attract the Con
fede1ate vote under the Confederate
construction. For instalce one of his
resolutions says that s'The Government
OF the United States is Federal Un-
ion, and was formed by the people of
the several States in their sovereign
capacity" What does "'their" refer
to,-the people or the! States? 1t may
refer to either, and that is just the
confusion THAI was intended. If to
the States, thea the declaration is out
spoken advocacy of the doctrine of
Estates Right" and misrepresenta-
ton Of the historical formation of the
nation; if TO the people in their sover-
eisn capacity, then it is declaration
of fact and principle The circum-
stances warrant the inference that the
Coufederates voted for the resolution
with the understanding that it embod-
led a declaration of faith in the sover-
eighty Of each State as political cnti-
ty and in it's local character, which
would carry with II the right to with
draw from the league Of sovereign
States to which Mr.. Cox refers as a
: Federal Union" This is the doc
trine of secession, pure and simple. 1t
was this doctrine, evidently, that the
Confederates voted to sustain, since
they had abundant opportunity to de-
clare against it if they had been so in
clined by voting for Mr. Bakers
straightforward, outspoken, and con-
else declaration OF Unonism and Ma
tlon,sm.
Thus Mr.. Cox's efforts to deceive in
this matter is lamentabe failure.
The Democrats in Congress cannot es-
cape from the dilemma Into which Mr..
Baker drove them. They first refus-
ed to pass resolutions declaring boldly
against State Sovereignty and the right
OF secession, the Southern Democrats
voting against il and the Northern
Democrats refusing - vote. They
then passed aresolas.A - ,,urporting to
be IN the interest 'of the Union, but
retaining the only feature that ever
seriously threatened its integrity,-the
doctrine of State Sovereignty. Though
this declaration is merely political at
the present time, it's real import is
found in the association Of the Demo-
cratic party By confession with the
doctrine that led to secession ia 1861,
and which is equally likely to lead to
secession again when new complica-
tions arise that suggest to a minority
of the people the dessrability Of dis
membering the Union. The Demo-
cratic party so into the Presidential
campaign with this declaration, aud
they must abide its Consequences
Chicago Tribune, 18Th INST.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22
STRAW 4, MURPHY.

aAINTERS and Dealers ia Wall Paper
Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varrish,
4ss, Putty, Brushes, &C. One door west
Wisconsin National Bank, WatertoN II.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22
J. HEY MANN.

IP0RTER and dealer in Foreign ard
Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
lufacturers of choice Cigars
he purest California Wines and Bran
constantly on hand.
gatertown, Feb s. 1872
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22
HANiLIN Il FORD,

Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description; Lath ana
.hingles constantly on hand AID for sale at
ne Lowest Market PIice, at the Milwaukee
'epot, WatertoWn. Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22

Gov. Ludlngton has announced the
appointment, under the law just passed
transferring to him the appointment of
agents for the protection Of State lands
from trespasses, Of timber agents for
FIVE districts, as follows: First, Charles
+. Mears, Osceola Mills, Polk county
Press; Second, George B. Merrick,
River Falls, Press; Third, Myron II.
McCord, - Jenny, Lincoln county;
Fourth, a. A. f. Colburn, Cataract,
Monroe county; Sixth, John g. Corri-
gan, Cedarturg, Ozaukee county. These
are good appointments, great i'm
provement on their reform predece IS
ofs, and it is expected that the lands
will be better protected at less expense
than heretofore.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22
GEORGE AiCMILLEN

aer0t Commission Merchant,
nd dealer in Grain, Flour. Butter,
ese, Eggs, Poultry, Hides, Seeds. Pcta-
Vegetables, Green and Dried Fruits,
Cor. Washington and West Main, Wat
#n. Wisconsin. Special attention Civ
) Filling Orders
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-22

NASHIJNaBLE Barner and Hair Dres-
J ser. Shop undef Post Office, Brock 5
ock, Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
ye used, warranted to Eold color for eight
aeKs
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01
IAGO AND OTHELLO.

Inc part OF Iago was never better cast
than when Elk Governor Warmoth was
called inc council by Governor Kellogg
Monday, to help him out Of his present
scrape. It was thought that Warmotb
was just the man for the occasion. He
supplied the great need Of Kellogg-a,1.
dacity, audacity, audacity! Warmotb
had large experience in the subject OF
impeachment. Il was through his
impeachment that Kellogg secured his
place, audit was believed that he War
moth} could help Kellogg to hold on to
a position which Warmoth had thou
sand times declared to be a fragrant
usurpation, and from which he had
warmly. advocated the proceedings on
the 18th September, 1874, to eject him.
But Warmoth is not a man OF strong re-
venge, nor he is aman who is quite capa-
BILE Of acting the part of Iago to Kellogg's
Othello. Hence his presence Monday
night in the privy council Of Kellogg,
and hence the keen, close and suspicious
observation Of Packard who sat on the
left of Kellogg, with Warmoth on his
right.
LET the Senate meet as court Of i'm
parchment, with the Chief Justice
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01
THE LOUISIANA SENATE.

The action Of the Senate Tuesday in
the matter of impeachment must pro-
woke the indignation of the whole
country. If the Radical majority of the
Senate, composed as it is of negroes and
INSCRIPTIONS white men, had Of it's own
accord perpetrated this outrage upon
the laws We would not think SO much of
it. But when it is considered that the
acting Governor of the State, the Chief
Justice and the Assistant Attorney Gen
eral, were all parties to the Senate
proceedings, the q matter assumes a
more serious aspect, and every man
who has the public interest at
heart must be startled at so audacious
and SO infamous a conspiracy to defeat
the ends OF justice and shield from the
law public malefactor. It is true the
Supreme Court Of the United States has
pronounced the Chief Justice of Lou
lsiana conspirator and swindIer: it
Is true that ". Pitt Kellogg, the acting
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01

Stern. unyielding aggression, in tho
name OF the law and Of the people, is the
only remedy for the evils under which
Louisiana labors.
We tried fusion in 1872. We tried ap-
peals to Congress in 1873, 1874 and 1876.
We tried appeals to the Radical courts
ofLouisiana. We tried the Wheeler
Adjustment in 1875. We have heard
hopes INDUCED that Antoine would. il
he should become Governor, act Justly.
We have heard hopes expressed of good
results from such Republicans as Messrs.
Blackburn, Greene, Alexander and
Wharton. We saw Burch, as a cham
pion Reformer in 1872, and H. J. Camp
bell, as fiery Fusionjst in 1879.
Disappointment, modification, for
fixture OF self-respect, failure, have been
the inevitable result Of all such efforts
stand or fall on principle, is the only
true theory, and standing thus, the re-
sort to every means Of attack and de.
Tense fearlessly and persistently, is the
only line of conduct that will bring sue.
Cess.
Half-hearted, half-handed. yaciIlat-
ing, doubling action, will bring only
>1efeat.
ppeachment, supported by the whole
q the State, is the only route out
1aculties.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01
A Card.

| AT u meeting OF the passengers of the late
steamer Rapides, on her final trip from Floyd to
New Orleans. assembled in the cabin of the
steamer Bonnie Lee. on February 49, 1876. the
following preamble and resolutions were offer.
ed, adopted. and signed, to wit: "a IGw I
Whereas il appears to qs that the devotion e
and J. !. ROBBINS, master and clerk Of the late
ILL fated steamer RaDides, together with the
other onlcers, was SO commendabe for pru.
dence. promDtneSs and generous bravery. and
was 50 effectual, under the rulings OF kind
| Providence, in the preservation Of our lives and
property; therefore, be it s4tfffff H EfftF- -
| ResOlUed. That our thanks be- formally tender
ed these officers for their prudent care Of US in
the hour OF peril. and their tiloughtfal soictude
Of the moment were over. Be il further err '''''
Resotred. That We commend to our friends and
neighbors these officers. who have shown to us,
during the whole trip. 50 many kindnesses and
conrtesies. and an unselfish regard for the iu-
terest Of others when their own had 50 greatly
Resolced. That copy Of these resolutions be
tendered to these officers, and that they be pub
lished in the daily New Orleans papers. and in
expression Of our heartfelt gratitude, and not az
an empty compliment.
On motion 1t was further fff alN
ResOred That our thanks and gratitude ara
due. and are rendered to Capt Landry and Mr.
Joseph Berjol and families. Of West Baton
mouge parish Tor the hospitality and lberality
eAtcndcd 10 US after the steamer was wrecked:
and we were. at an unreasonable hour welcomed
to their hospitable mansions - S' y 80
Campbeil. Mrs. N. L. Campbell, Il. II. DSiler-
hide. Mrs; G: NJ. Dollerhide, b. s. McKelvy. Mrs.
4. j. McKelvy,. Mrs. s. A. Smith, Mrs. NJ j.
Jones. Mrs. Z. A. Gilbert. Josie T. Lee, Mrs. J.
W. Willis, Miss Rosa Berry. Miss Jennie
McLemore. Miss Lizzie Williams. Miss Mol
Ie FoT TlifaI Miss Bate Lynn; C. 3. Moore
Campbell. T. Nj. Ward, C. A. Bry ws
3. =. Bopney ; a. j. Pennebaker. ". r. Butler
E. Armorer. G. Guelebert. Charles Cushat. Il.
n. Scott, W. G; Buchanan. }. n. D. Griffing Wnn.
w Coke, J. Grifiing, Jonn O'Brien Bacon r. |
Moore. " J. Davies. E. C. DILLINGHAM;. NJ. Sal |
lieut.. T; b Feenan. W. 4. Lowry. Saml s. Bow |
man. W. ). Sherrouse, James H. Williams Robt.
J. Herring, Thomas b. Gilbert H.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01
The ExpOsitiOn.

Yesterday was a quiet day on the Fair
Grounds. owing to the grand dein0nstra-
ton In honor Of our gracious King, our
citizens and visitors naturally desiring
to witness the great pageant and add
their acclaims to the universal shout Of
joy at the return OF Rex. There was,
however, q numerous attendance, after
the procession in the city had been dis.
banded, and the crowds passed from
hall to hall admiring the many beauti-
full articles exhibited, all seeming much
pleased at the really attractive and
pleasing display made. ~" s'''
To-day a most interesting programme
has been arranged, including two very
exciting races and continuance Of the
pigeon shooting tournament, which has
heretofore been SO holly and closely
contested. Our visitors from a distance
cannot,do better than to he present to-
day on the Fair Grounds.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01

We trust that Speaker Estilette viii
at once appoint, il he has not alread,
appointed, the com mittee Of five au
thorized by the resolution Of Mr.. Geo
Dupre, on Friday, February IS, adopted
by the House, to investigate the affairs
Of the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas
Railroad, in which the State owns stock
to the amount Of $29S, 900, and also the
affairs Of the North Louisiana and Texas
Railroad, In which the State owns stock
to the amount Of 81 ,122,OOO
John I. Ludeling, Chief Justice and
infamous swindler, who insulted the
people Of Louisiana afresh by his con-
duct on Monday night presiding over
the Senate, sitting as court Of i'm
parchment, can by this committee be
put in the way Of going where he long
ago earned place-the Louisiana Pen
itentiary. aLfi -S -.I a-ga3
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01

The law does not recognize fractions
Of day. The present session OF the
Legislature will expire only at 70 p. m.
on Thursday next. If necessary, the
House OF Representatives should re-
main in session, night and day, until the
adjournment. In the long night Of op-
preston that will follow its adjourn
ment without successful action against
the Kellogg conspirators, there will be
ample time for rest and for sleep. I'm
til the fight is ended, and freedom is lost
or won, the Representatives, who hold
the peoples liberties in their hands,
should lose not single moment OF time.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01

Governor, is notorious liar and cor
ruptionist; it is true that little Dibble,
the Assistant Attorney General, is dirty
littlecarpet badger, whom no man would
trust with the key OF his money drawer.
II Is true that from The established char
acter of these fellows in this State
there is no piece Of swindling that we
believe them incapableof The startling
fact in this matter to the country is, that
such a combination Of rascals hold the
high offices Of the State. The startling
fact to the people Of Louisiana Is, that
these fellows have the audacity to, intro
duce the nefarious arts they practice In
private life into the administration OF
public affairs. '+'A =.
Whatever views persons may have
entertained prior to the 2Sth inst, upon
the question OF impeachment, we pre-
sumo there is no honest man among us
but condemns the lawless action OF the
Senate Monday night. Even the sixty
gentlemen representing 50 vast pro-
portion OF the wealth and integrity OF
the city, and who see only a great pub
lie calamity in the Impeachment OF q
State official who has done 50 much to
ruin the State, will find it difficult to
endorse or defend the course, pursued
by the Senegambian Senators and their
white coadjutcrs to protect the
model Governor Of the "solid men,"
And what will the House, in the person
OF which the whole State has been
grossly insulted and outraged, do?
The House cannot. recede. from its
position. The Senate has acted with
infamous audacity were the House to
abandon the fight now it would act
with infamous cowardice. The action
of the Senate has aroused the indigna-
ton OF the whole people; were the
House to submit and accept the present
situation, it would cover the State with
shame. We are very sure, however, that
the House will do it's whole duty. The
gentlemen who compose the Democratic
and Conservative members of the House
are chivalrous and courageous men,.
They represent communities jealous OF
their rights, and we feel that the State
this morning can, fully and confidently
trust to the House to do all that is de-
manded by the circumstances, and that
1t will find a method to force the Senate
to respect the laws and the people.
The action of the House to-day will
make an eventful passage In the history
Of the State, and we believe it will be a
passage Louisianians will be proud to
record. ~ o.. 81 1. ~ ..
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-01
Tuesday Mornings Press.

The Bee, shows the uncOnstitution
atty, if there be such law, of the &C
which, Kellogg now claims was passed
by the Legislature OF 1876, and dull,
signed by him, by which it is attempted
to bar the Speaker of the House from
his succession to the executive chair In
the event of the Governors impeach
ment. t0a4T 81 r
A translation Of its excellent com
ments on the impeachment proceedings
Of yesterday will be found in another
column. s14s TioI ad 81
The Republican is jubilant over the
commendable promptness with which
the Senate resolved itself into court Of
impeachment and quashed the indict.
ment. 1t thinks that this disposal oil
the case, which it considers perfectly
proper, inasmuch as all the proceedings
OF the House were informal and irrep-
ular, disposes finally Of the question
and maintains that though he was in
formally arraigned at the bar of the
Senate, the Jurisdiction Of that BODY
attached as fullyas if the case had been
brought in the proper shape, and the
action Of that body may be pleaded in
bar of any further Impeachment. 1t is
confident that the Senate will be consis-
tent with itself, and that the attempt to
GUST the usurper may be pronounced
dead. u t9 ,9i''' . ~
The Picay,n,e comments on what II
terms the Impeachment farce, which
was a beautiful piece Of low comedy in
two acts, the first being laid in the lower
House, the other in the Senate. It then
recites the proceedings In the House
and the hurried action Of the Senate.
and concludes that it would be we'll to
recall the term ''farce' and substitute
"a tragedy" wherein, il the masks were
torn from the actors faces, the hideous
features OF partisan greed and corrup-
lion would appear unrelicved by single
CLEAN OF justice. 1t thinks that on the
whole, however, the days work was a
Conservative victory, as the Radicals
placed themselves in the attitude OF
tearing trial. re Il 5 fl'ltHi
The Bulletin thinks that the action of
he Senate filed the measure Of any,
hing that might be needed to make the
lame of the Radical party Of Louisiana
orever Infamous. It says that the Re-
will be deceived II they i'm
'gine that such prostitution and mock
Try OF judicial forms will be accepted
IS an exculpation Of Kellogg, and that
n no State but this would party be
permitted to flaunt defiance in the face
II public opinion by such burlesque on
ustice. --
! The Times, in its editorial headed |
Ready to Flop, accuses the Picay,sae
I having laboriously and deliberately be-
the political fence, and of being
an attitude of easy readiness to drop
q either side, according to circum-
tancoc etF T5tl