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National Republican., 1876-12-11
Death of the Ex.Secretary OF the
Treasury of COu federate states.

CHARLESTON. Dec 10. Hon. George A. Tren-
holm, an eminent merchant Of Charleston, and
Secretary Of the Treasury Of the Confederate
Government at the time Of its collapse, died to-
day aged seventy years. The colors Of the ship
ping Of all nations and cities in this port half
aek :
National Republican., 1876-12-11
]. J. JOHNSON. N. D.,

A TTRACTIVE HOLIDAY PRES.
"a ENTS. both appropriate and instructive, at
w. HI. Il o. H. MORRISON'S.
E5 Pennsylvania avenue,
THE LARGEST DISPLAY.
We wish to inform our customers that we have q
larger stock OF HOLIDAY BOOKS than of any
previous years. Very careful attention has been
paid 10 the selection SO as to suit all ages. Among
them may be found handsome editions of
THE POETS,
including Moore, Byron, Shakespeare, Whittier.
Longfellow and Tennyson; Allibone's Poetical
Quotations; Brya ants Library of Poetry and Song;
Campbell's Cycloppdia of English Poetry: Half
Hours with the Poets; Coleridge's 'sAncient Mari
ner, ~ illustrated by Gustaye Dore, &C., &c g., 40.
STANDARD NOVELS:
Waverley, Dickens, Bulwer, Hawthorne, Charles
Reade, Brontt, Thackeray, &c.
STANDARD HISTORIES:
Hume, Macaullay, Gihbon, Froude, &c.
BOOKS FOR YOUNGER PEOPLE,
by Alger, Optic, Jules Verne; and all the leading
Fairy Books and Chatterbox; Young Folks, &c.
TOY BOOKS, TOYS AND GAMES,
including Aunt Louisa's Series and all the latest
issues Of Toy Books. In Toys and Games we have
all Of Crandall's and Hill's blocks, Back CANNON
and Checker Boards; Selchow's recent Card and
Board Games; Dominoes; Transparent States and
we would call the attention of the ladies to our
stock of Fancy Papeteries; PortemonD aies; Chro-
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We respectfully request inspection of our stock
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National Republican., 1876-12-11

Gov. HAYES is elected President. If he
lives he will be inaugurated. Business men,
hesitate no longer. Go to work. Push your
enterprises. The time to make money is at
hand. Gold is only 1O7; greenbacks are worth
93 cents for every dollar,
National Republican., 1876-12-11

MEMBERS of the Democratic party who
were preparing to take charge of the fat Of
fees may now fill up their blank applications,
and forward them to the superintendents of
the coal mines and gravel trains.
National Republican., 1876-12-11

SPEAKING of Mr.. Tilden's attempts to
seize the Presidency by capturing an elector
in Oregon reminds us that Cesar had his
Brutus, Charles his Cromwell and Tilden-
why, bless you, he has his Cronin.
National Republican., 1876-12-11

DEMOCRATIC conferences are just now the
order of the day and night. Several of them
take place among the leaders every twenty
four hours. Some are held at private houses,
some in hotels, others In the lobbies, and
many at the bars OF Baechus. They have an
elephant on their hands in attempting to force
their defeated candidate into the White House,
and they will find ''talk" very poor nourish-
ment for the animal.
National Republican., 1876-12-11

MEssRs. A. 8. HEWITT, Smith Ely, jr., and
last though not least, Senator Randolph, do
not appear to have succeeded very well in
Bull-dozing President Grant much as yet.
Who nextt
National Republican., 1876-12-11

The richest man in England, the Duke of West
minister, has sister, thirty-six years old, who is
about to marry commoner. The English aris
tocracy is on the decline.
National Republican., 1876-12-11

JAMES GORDON BENNETT, JR., will not
marry. His case has been continued over to
another court.
National Republican., 1876-12-11

IT requires twenty minutes to call the
House roll. It costs one Thousand dollars an
hour for Congressional expenses. Now, as
the roll is called on an average of three times
q day, 1t appears that during the present ses-
sion of about seventy-ive working days IT will
cost the Government seventy-fve thousand
dollars for "roll-csll, 'and notwithstanding the
fact that many members have missed their
calling, the expense goes on all the same.
National Republican., 1876-12-11

ALABAMA, by its rate Of taxation, values
the voters of Mobile at $2,500 each, as 1t COL
lects $24 900 from sixteen thousand voters for
the privilege of being between twenty one and
fifty years old, and only $14, 900 upon mer-
chandise valued at $1,000, 900. "Befo' de
waugh, sab, }" most Of those who vote there
now were only valued at 81 $50 each. Able
bodied negro men have doubled in value in
Alabama since they became free.
National Republican., 1876-12-11
Canal Frauds i'm New York.

ALBANY, Dec. e.-The Lord canal-fraud case
has been again adjourned until Tuesday after
noon next. A motion to dismiss the case was de-
MED. r
National Republican., 1876-12-11

HOUSES AND FARMS FOR SALE.-SEy.
LII eral two-story HOUSES and COTTAGES -
monthly payments. Valuable Building LOTS
easy terms. Also, FARMS in the District, tX
Maryland and Virginia for Sale or exchange. -
APPLETON P. CLARK,
nh1S-WFMt 7s street northwest.
EXCHANGEFINE RESIDENCE ON
~ Erie railroad. VIII exchange for Washin gton
city property. Good fruit Large house and neces-
sary outbuildings. Distant from New York 2miles,
near Paterson, New Jersey. Apply to DR.. W. n.
TAYLOR, sos * street Northwest. aug25-tf
National Republican., 1876-12-11

WHEN that great leader of the Democracy,
Charles O'Conor, denounced the great gen.
eral-loyal and brave and fsmous-who led
our victorious legions through four years of
fratricidal war, into season of prosperity and
peace, as one "smeared with the blood of his
fellow-citizens slain in domestic broil J" it sim
ply served as an example of the corrupting
influence of the reckless and rotten partisan
ship which is all that is left to mark the once
powerful Democracy.
THE fall Of Juggernaut is being wi iely
prnphesied among the dusky people where
flows the mighty Ganges in majestic stiffness
and hears no sound save the occasional splash
ings of the frisky crocodile. The fall of a stone
from the temple of Pooree produced the
sensation which gave rise to the prophecy.
The bold rebel speech of Ben Hill, and its
bolder utterances Of treason, moved men to
National Republican., 1876-12-11

prophesy the Defeat of the Democracy In the
PRESIDENT al contest. We have realized the
latter, and now watch and you will see the
end of Juggernaut and the collapse of that
ancient and moss-covered structure, the once
magnificent temple at Pooree. Thus two
evils, an ancient and s modern one, pass away
in the dawn of our second centennial.
TIE following is the advance "sheet" of
President Hayes Cabinet Catalogue of
ma ues:" Secretary of State, James G. Blaine,
of Name; Secretary of War, Gen. Comfy, of
Ohio; Secretary of the Navy, Senator Fre-
Inghuy. en-, of New Jersey; Secretary of the
Treasury, Galusha A. Grow, of Pennsylvania;
Secretary of the Interior, Gov. stesrns, Of
Florida; Postmaster General, John A, Gar
field, of Ohio; Attorney General, William NJ.
Evsrts, of New York. This list is, of course,
subject to revision, and some of the names
NAV be counted out.
National Republican., 1876-12-11
Suhscrinfion Rates.
suNsHINE nF TRuTH.

IL, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

DELAWARE, though small, is re-
liable democratic state, and presents to
the democracy at St. Louis, eandi-
date for the nomination of President
IN the person of Senator Bayard.
Notwithstanding these facts, however,
public whippings still take place in
Delaware, the only place, we believe,
in the United States, where this bar
barous practice is observed. A special
from New Castle to the Wilmington
commercial gives horrible account
OF the public whipping of eleven men,
mostly white, for various offences. It
IS very betting that this relic of the
barbaric ages should be regular in
stitution in a state that is sure to cast
its vote for the democratic presider tial
esodidats even though it should be
the performer" Tildeu.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

The next Union Republican National
Convention. for the nomination of candi-
dates for President and Vice-President of
the United States, will be held in The city
of Cincinnati on Wednesday, the l4th day
of June, 1876. at IL o'clock noon, and will
consist of delegates from each state equal
to twice the number of itssenators and rep
resentatives in Congress, and of two dele
gates from each organized territory and the
District of Columbia,
In calling the conventions for election OF
delegates, the committees of the several
states are recommended to invite all Repub-
lican electors aud all other voters, without
regard to past political differences or prev
ious party affiliations, who are opposed to
factional issues, and desire to promote
friendly feeling ana permanent harmony
throughout the country, by maintaining
and enforcing all the constitutional rights
of every citizen, including full and free ex-
ercise of the right of suffrage, without in
timidalion and without fraud. who are in
favor of continued prosecution and punish
ment OF all official dishonesty, aud of an
economical administration of the govern
men: by honest. faithful and capable ofi-
GERS; who are in favor of making such re-
forms In the government as experience may
from time to time suggest; who are opposed
to 'mpairing the credit of the nation by de-
preciatlng any of its obligations, and in
favor OF sustaining in every way the ma
tlonal faith and financial honor; who hold
that the common school system is the nur.
sery of American liberty, aud should be
maintained absolutely free from sectarian
control; who believe that for the promotion
OF these ends, the direction of the Govern
ment should continue to be confided to
those who adhere to principle of l776 to
support them as incorporated in the Cons.i-
tuition and laws, and who are in favor of
recognizing and Strengthening the funda-
mental principle of national unity in this
centennial anniversary of the the birth of
the republic. Ed. MORGAN.
Chairman Republican National Committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24
A Square Breakdown.

We find in the Madison Patriot an
account of an interview between re-
porter for that paper and prominent
democrat In this city, on the currency
question. The on y significance at
tached 70 the matter is that the gentle
man interviewed was bright aud
shining light last spring among the
"stralg hts and was SO uncomprum IS
lngly democratic that he would not
support peoples ticket if there ap'
peared upon 1t the name of any repub
lican, no matter for how insignificant
All Office. In fact, he stood up So
straight that he fairly leaned back
wards. He seems to have come down
from his Suits and is ready to vote for
a republican for president, as alIl be
seen by the following extract from the
report alluded to:
Reporter--Have you made up your
mind as to who would be the best nan
Tor President?
Mr.. 81 have my preference.
Reporter-Wlli you state who the
person Is!
Mr.. S.-No objections in the least
| am for Judge David Davis My
reasons are, that Judge Davis issun-
spotted by any mud Of corruption.
His views are sound on the labor and
currency questions, and his personal
integrity SO lar as | ever heard, Is
above he slightest suspicion
Reporter-Let me enquire witb::what
political party you have heretofore
acted?
Mr.. ST. have always been Demo
crat, but am wiling to sacrifice my
strict party relations if 1t must come
to that, for principles, which l hold
above all parties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

1T must be that the editor of the
Jefferson Banner has not had time to
write out his views touching the re-
formatory qualities of Ex-Gov. Tay-
ior's administration; at .least he has
not yet done so. We have every rea-
son to think that he will be heard from
upon the subject soon. A remem-
branee of the praises which he lavish
ed upon Taylor last fall, enhances the
desire on our part to know what be
thinks of the great defunct now. If
he only knew how painful our suspense
rs, he would not be SO reticent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

The democrats in Ohio held their
state convention last week. There
was an exciting contest between the
friends Of Ex-Governor VIM. Allen
and Senator Thurman as to vino should
have the delegates to the St. Louis
convention. The former triumphed,
and thus Mr.. Thurman is laid upon
the shelf. A soft money platform
was adopted. Aliens nomination tor
the presidency is not within the range
of possibilities, so that the fact of his
having carried Ohio amounts to moth
ing, except that it furnishes him
means to square accounts with one S.
j. Tilden.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

Two weeks ago we alluded to the
scalawag character of many of the EN-
ployes in the lower house of congress,
aud the fact that number OF them
had been dismissed the service. The
Dodge County Democrat takes up the
cudgei in behalf of its party, and
claims a credit mark for it for having
discharged the delinquent officials.
The Democrat forgets, however, that
the reasons which led to the removal Of
number of these men should have
prevented their appointment original
ly Hambleton's naming of his baby
John Wilkes Booth was no: matter
of recent occurrence, nor was the tact
OF Doorkeeper Fitzhush's having once
been indicted for arson, burglary anu
blackmailing circumstance transpir-
ing since his election. The same
might be said of others The offences
which caused their removal finally, I'M
der pressure of public opinion, were
committed many years ago and were
we'll understood at the time the demo
Gratis in Congress took these fellows up
and honored them with their votes.
And it is because the people are fear
tul that the public Offices would be
filled with men of this character, if
the democrats come into power, that
they will take good care that no such
disastrous result occurs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

RECENT developments in Indiana
show that the. democratic judges of the
supreme court in that state have been
engaged in practices not unlike those
OF Wisconsin's "sweet William." the
late "reform" Governor. An investi-
CATION has been made of their miscel-
lsneous expense account, and it is a
frlghtful exhibit of misrepresentation
OF funds. Among the items are
charges for carpets, mats, rugs, win
dow blinds, mattresses, stoves, bureaus,
bedsteads, washing bills, &c., &c, ag-
gregatipg nearly seventy thousand
dollars. Instead of rebuking them, as
was proper the party should have
done, by refusing them denomination,
1t has placed them all In the field for
a reelection. And this, We believe.
Is what the other side call "reform y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24
What Will They Do About 1t.

A call appeared in the Democrat
last week signed by gentlemen styling
themselves the "Reform City Commit
tee for caucuses of the Democratic
party to be held on the evening ii
June LIST to elect delegates to city
convention to convene at some future
time. Like Banquo's ghost, thi,
committee, it appears, would not down
at the bidding of the straight dem
ocrats who a few weeks ago finding it
dead, as they claimed, solemnlv pro-
ceeded to bury it at a mass convention
held in Turner Hall. Then aud there
with considerable fornality and a
grand flourish, reorganization of the
party was perfected, the old committee
declared defunct, and Central COM
mittee Of the Democratic party in.
stalled in its place with full power to
take charge of the machine and run
it. 1t will be observed that the word
reform" was dropped in christening
the new banting, the meeting proba-
bly, concluding that in accordance
with the eternal fitness Of things 1t
was an abuse of the term to apply 1t
to party SO lacking in that desirable
essential
Now, the question arises in view OF
this assumption on the part of the
Reform" committee, to call caucuses
and take the management of affairs,
what are the Central committee, and
its hackers going to do about 1t!
Probably nothing whatever. 1t is
just as we'll, perhaps, that they should
not do anything. If the manner in
which they conducted their spring
campaign is any criterion as 10 their
capacity for handling a party organi-
zation successfully, the interests of the
party could not be committed to more
in competent hands. The old com
mittee, though it had been dead and
buried for a century would certainly
be DO less efficient than the new, judg-
ing the latter by the success Of its eff
forts in the last election. To be con-
sistent, however, if the central COM
mittee has not concluded to die aud
make no sign, it should be heard from
with reference to these primary meet
ings. When its members awake from
the Rip Van Wrinkle slumber into
which they apparently fell after last
springs election, they will probably
issue a flaming call letting the world
know that they still live.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

a NATIONAL Convention of soft
money men was held last week in In
dianopolis: Harmony prevailed in its
deliberations, but the convention had
hard work in finding candidates for
President and Vice President. Judge
Davis declined the honor of a place at
the head of the ticket. evidently hay-
ing an idea that it would damage his
chances at St. Louis. Finally Peter
Cooper, of New York, for President,
and Senator Booth, of California, for
Vice President, were entered for the
race, but both have refused the use of
their names, so the party is yet with
out any standard bearers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

AFTER long and tedious investi-
cation as to the means employed By
Senator Spencer, Of Alabama, to secure
his election to the u. S. Senate, the
committee has unanimously reported
in favor Of Spencer. Senator Sauls-
bury, the democratic member of the
committee, while concuring in the
conclusion:that no bribery was used
was of the opinion that inquiry should
have been made as to the fraudulent
constitution of the Legislature. A major
ity of the committee, however, decided
that this was unnecessary. 1t is in
order now for the confederates to start
some other investigation; and they will
probably do so unless the bad luck
they are having in those matters shall
lead them to desist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24
Rags Versus Specie.

The resolution introduced a few
days since in Congress providing for
the exchange of ten millions of green
backs for silver coin was defeated. Of
those voting in opposition. 65 were
democrats and s republicans. There
does not seem to be any good ground
for this action. The silver is in the
treasury and all that is wanted to
bring it out is some such legislation
as that which was proposed. The
present process of issuing it My la
redemption of fractional currency is a
slow one aud is leading to contraction,
the quantity of silver issued being so
small that it Is boarded and will be
until those now laying it away in
stockings are induced to believe that
it is to become in reality circulating
medium and that there is no sense in
longer hiding it. 1t is difficult to un-
derstand why there should be any OBJ
lection to driving fractional currency
out OF circulation and having silver
take its place. With the amount OF
the latter at present In the treasury
and the capacity of the government
for coming it, the exchange could
easily be made, and that it is not
done is due entirely to the democratic
house of representatives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

One of the most horrible affairs
which ever came under our notice, oc-
Cured one day last week in the
neighboring village Of Minnesota
Junction. A man, whose name we
have not learned, came home, and not
finding his dinner ready, inquired the
cause. His wife, who was peeling po-
tatoes at the time, gave him rather
short answer, when be seized ali axe
standing hard by, and, while the
unsuspecting woman's back was turn
ed to him, he struck-out for the
woodpile and chopped nearly half a
cord Of wood before dinner was ready.
Juneau Democrat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

ONE of the parties indicted in New
York on charge of dealing in illicit
highwines is Edgar P. Hill Colonel
Hill was formerly lawyer residing in
Portage. He went to the war with
the Twenty-third regiment, snd arose
to the rank Of Lieutenant Colonel.
During the long absence of Colonel
Guppy from the regiment after he was
taken prisoner in Louisiana, Col. Hill
was in command, and bore himself
gallantly in several engagements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

HE democrats of Iowa at their
state convention held last week adont-
ed SOFT money platform and appoint
ed 1llden delegates to the St. Louis
convention. How is that for consist.
ency?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24
New Advertisements,
Take IN Office,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
IN parties who have given notes payable
to Hsmlin & Ford up to May 6th 1876, that
said notes were stolen from our safe on the
night of May 9Th, 1876, and that said par
ties are hereby notified not to pay said
notes TO any other parties except to Ham
lin & Ford, who have correct list of said
notes. with endorsements and parties
can settle their notes by calling at the Office
of the Undersigned
HAMLIN & FORD.
WATERFOWL, Wis.,, May 18th, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

Everybody will be grieved to learn
that Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris has
lost her little babe. The death of the
child was telegraphed to the President
at Washington, from London.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

A La Crosse man wants company
to put up frst-class hotel building,
and agrees to rent it of the builders
for ten years, and put in $4,000
worth of furniture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24
For Sale.

HOUsE AND THREE LOTS ON WILD
1 er Street. lst ward, known as the
Weaver property; two story Frame Dwell
ing House with Wing, containing nine
rooms. Good we'll of water, large cistern,
good size frame barn, and variety of fruit.
Apply to g. b. SKINNER.
Watertown. March goth, 1876. 2lw4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24
= MI OK r..

Finding my Cigar stock SO
we'll appreciated, and SO meral-
ly patronized, | offer still furth-
er inducements to customers.
Call and find out.
III. P. RUSSELL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

DATRlCK KENNEDY'S Livery ana
L boarding Stable, lst street, opposite
Postoffice. pf0''''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

D HACKETT Il SON, Horse Shoers.
Il lst street, opposite Watertown House.
EVANS Il CASEY'S West Side Shooting
- Shop, opposite Woodland l. Stones
Steam Bakery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24
FURNITURE.

John KICK, MANUFACTURED and dealer ~
- - all kinds of Furniture and Upholstery,
"a street, lst block south of Main
Us. JUNGMANN Co., dealers in Fur
= nlture, III Main street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24
BOOTS & SHOES.

ii ENRY MEYER, M nufactnrer Of
- Boots Shoes, and dealer in Leather.
Hides, Pelfs and Furs, 81 Main street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

A NfoN SCHUMACHER, Boot and Shoe
"a Dealer. Third Street-North of Main.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-24

X OERNER & KRAUSE. dealers in Boots
IA and :-hoes, Main street