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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
The Ring Triumph.

The democratic ring politicians in
this county are in high glee at the
magnificent send off they received here
in the organization of the Tilden and
Hendricks club. The ringsters were
active, vigllant, inscriptions, and
therefore successful. From necessity,
they were compelled to strike hercu-
lean blows, and resort to strategic
movements, in order to succeed. In
no other way could they have triumph
ea. The malcontents, who are strong
in number, embrace the most respect
able portion Of the party, and are tired
'cf ring domination and manage
ment, could perhaps have secured the
organization had they not become dis
mayed, and abandoned the field so
early in the day. 1t appeared as if
they were overawed by the superior
skill shown by the ringsters in mar
shalling their forces, and the determine
ton they manifested to win. The
court house clique heard and knew of
the mutterings which were INDUCED
in by the anti ringsters, and governed
themselves accordingly. The latter.
either from cowardice or a disposition
to make no contest for other reasons
which they do nc not care to men,
ton, did not attend the meeting, aud
consequently there was no opposition
to the cut and dried programme of the
regency. The ringsters were never
more distant and aggressive than now.
With the vantage ground they have
already obtained, they claim that it
Will be an easy matter to carry the
caucuses next fall and nominate a
county ticket of their stripe. The OPP
position, by whom we mean the bet
ter class of democrats, are disguised
with the present outlook. Between
their Generalization caused by the
domineering and success of the ring,
and their chagrin that the club organ
ization was dictated by the worst ele-
ments of the party, the democracy
here cannot be said to be happy and
united family. rH.a r-,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

so TAMMANY HALL has ratified the
nomination Of Tilden and Hendricks.
John Kelly was one of the speakers.
Tweed would have been there. but cir
cnmstances over which he has no con-
trol, prevented his attendance. His
absence was. in part atoned for by the
presence of some of his pals in the
infamous administration dfiNew York
city politics, when Tweed was the
grand Tycoon, and Iilaen was his first
lieutenent in managing affairs. Let It
no longer be said that Tilden is mimi
cal to Tammany Hall. They are all
birds of one feather, and the election
of Tilden would result In the restora.
ton of the Tammany Ring to power
In New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

TINE undersigned desires to inform the
i citizens Of Watertown that he has loca-
ted permanently and is now prepared to
furnish all who desire it Pure Undulterated
Milk all the year around at cts per quart
will warrant my milk to be strictly pure
and clean. AS many may not know,
would state that the quality OF milk much
depends on the quality of food fed the COWS.
feed my cows with the best food, corn
meal, &C., mo swiftly and guarantee you
will get no swill milk from me. Give zoe
trial. Orders by postal card will receive
prompt attention. Respectfully, a.
Fl. W. EATON. 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

GRAssHoPPERs IN MINNESOTA
A St P4ul dispatch of the 18th, says
that Western Minnesota is devastated
by countless millions of grasshoppers
The damage done is incalculable, but
the amount Of crops destroyed is SO
far inconsiderable, counted as whole
although hundreds of Industrious
Woodworking settlers have lost their
all, and having nothing to live upon
The Paoneer-Press says: at may as
we'll be understood now that the North.
western States have got to fight these
grasshoppers to the death, and get rid
OF them at any cost, or they vi Il make
q desert OF the whole region west OF
Lake Michigan before many years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
Republican Congressional District
Second District. @>3e

7 he Republicans OF the, Second Con
gres sional District of Wisconsin, composed
of the counties of Dane, Jefferson, Colum-
bia and Sank, will m ct in delegate Conven-
ton, at the Assembly Chamber, in the city
OF Madison, on Thursday the 3lst day OF
August, 1876, at noon. to nominate can
didate for Representative in Congress-
Each Senate and Assembly District will
be entitled to two delegates.
Madison, July goth, 1876.
B. E. HUTCHINSON, j. QUIMBY,
N S. GREEN, PHINEAs BALDWIN,
e. o. JONES, Committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

IF some way can be devised by which
certain democrats here can vote for
.Tilden, the hard money candidate, and
not vote for Hendricks, the soft money
candidate, Tilden may succeed in keep.
ing up with his ticket. AS it looks
now, the party is likely to lose by hav-
ing for its candidates men who enter
tain contrary views upon question OF
So much importance as that of the cur
rency The game of thin blerig as play
ed at st. Louis, evidently is not popu-
lar with the German iemocratsin Wat
ertown. f.4r.a,g .4ss5,,I -. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

The WatertoWn Democrat under its
new management: is making a good
start as sensational and untruthful
sheet. It.wasted nearly fourth of a
column last week in commenting upon
the following statement with which it
commenced its articles: 49,, 80. s IS
"Robert, the only living son of Ex-
President Lincoln. has AIKEN The stump
for Tilden and Reform" ae1l
s So 80 far from its being fact that Mr..
9 Lincoln has declared in favor of Til.
den, the truth is that he is an earnest
and enthusiastic supporter of Hayes
and Wheeler. What the Democrat
expects to gain by inventing falsehoods
of this kind. and giving them circul-
alton, is past our comprehension. The
Jefferson Banner must look sharp to
Its laurels or the Democrat will out.
strip it in the race for notoriety as to
unreliability. go bas
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
Stand Up, George W. Bird.

1t is no doubt the purpose of George
w. Bird to prove E. D. Coe and W.
d. Hoard ''vilihers and lars for
what they said regarding the dishon-
esty of Ex-Governor Taylor, by the
testimony of the minority report of
the joint committee made by Senator
Barney and .Assemblyman White, in
which those faithful public servant IS
whitewash his reform" excellency
and defend every dishonest act he was
guilty of. But in the light of this
report how stands George W. Bird,
who dares not deny having said that
9 Governor Taylor by the performance
of certain fraudulent acts "had prosti;y
tuted himself to the 1euel OF a common,
thief" 1.-THE report which is published
In the Banner is. correct in its defence
Of Ex-Governor Taylor, George W.
Bird is himself "vilifer, and liar, .
and if the report is wrong in its esti.
mate of the man Taylor, George W
Bird is right in calling Taylor q
"thief," and joins hands with Coe and
Hoard. Which horn of the dilemma
George will you take? Have you the
manhood to answer in the Banner?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
A Difference Of Opinion.

If Gen. John A. Dix had only
known the opinion entertained CT him BY
the Wateltown Democrat, We doubt if
he ever would have written the address
he recently issued to the boys in blue
Gen. Dix, and those who fought with
him to put down the rebellion, will
never be forgiven by the democratic
party for the efforts they put forth in
that cause. The Democrat, in its sup
por of Tilden, the ex-copperhead, for
President, is constrained to espouse
the side of the South and justify the
rebellious spirit which prevails there
to-day, precisely as strong as it ever
did, waiting only a favorable opportun-
ity to assert itself when it will appear
with all the determination which it
showed In the war. The Democrat
| says "there is not confederate sol.
der in the field, and there is no neces-
-sity for Northern soldiers It is true
there is no organized confederate army,
but he must be careless observer Of
events who has failed to discover that
what We have stated above is true az
to the feeling prevalent in the South.
We need go no further back than the
recent massacre Of innocent and de-
fenceless negroes in cold blood at Ham
burg, in South Carolina, for proof of
what we assert. Dough-face papers
like the two Democrats of WATERFOWL
and of Madison, may excuse it and
laugh over the affair as joke, as most
people. at the South do. but Mr. Lamar,
and other Southern democratic men,
bers Of congress do not thus treat the
matter. They have denounced the
butchery in fitting terms, and are de-
handing the punishment of every per-
son engaged in the brutal work. Even
the Chicago Times has not the auda-
| city to justify the outrage, but vigor-
ously condemns the perpetrators, as
murderers and cut-throats who deserve
hanging. Not SO, however, the Wat
/ ertown Democrat. That paper sees in
Gen. Dix, the demagogue; in Ben.
( Hill, the true patriot and model
Statesman; in the Hamburg slaughter,
nothing but little harmless amuse-
ment for Butler and his gang Of ruff.
fans; and in the south, conduct which
is really "praiseworthy," though its
people are ''still smarting under terri
BILE defeat in the late war;" Let the
Democrat rest assured that majority
of the people in the north think other.
| wise, and that the result of the cleo.
ton will prove it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

The defalcation Of Albert Semi err
Treasurer of Washington county, is
now ascertained to be $l5.298.O9
lie also is indebted to variou citizen ms
OF West Bend in sums ranging from
500 to $500, and hosts of farmer
are feeced out Of small amounts. Sem
Ter was last seen In st. Louis, on his
way to California.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
TAKE NOTICE.

MR. VIM. F. QUENTMEYER wishes to
lu5 inform the public that he has on hand
at his residence in the Sd ward, Lime.
Cement and Stucco, and is prepared to fill
allIorders for the same on short notice. He
has also Large Quantity of Seasoned Fire
wood, which he sells at reasonable rates
All orders promptly filled and goods deliv-
cred IN any part of the city free of charge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

THE common toast in bar-rooms in
Southern Missouri at the present time
is there's to the next rebellion" y It
is needless to say that Tilden is very
popular there. M !.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
p A II Il n Il - :!
ERWIN 81 90.

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Attorneys-at- Law and Solicitors of Ameri-
can and Foreign Patents. We have an as
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whose duty it is to watch over the cases of
our clients while before the Patent Office
Interference and Rejected Cases Speciality
We attend to Drawings, Recording Pap
ers, making Assignments, furnishing copies
of Patents and look to all matters connect
ed with the Patent Office Send stamps
for our Inventors Hand Book.
Address, ERWIN & co. s
Iron Block Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
Dissolution Notice.

THE Copartnership heretofore existing
~ between the undersigned, under the
firm name Of Evans 4 Casey, is this day
dissolved by mutual con sent. The bust
ness of the late firm will hereafter be car.
red on by Geo w. Evans, who will adjust
al outstanding accounts.
GEORGE W. EVANS,
JOHN CASEY.
Watertown, July 9Th, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

Jake Nunnemacher, of Milwaukee,
Monday received the pardon of the
President for whiskey crimes, and was
liberated on the payment of $40, 900
fine. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1-Belknap
bas been acquitted, the vote sta ndine
80 for conviction and Is fol not guilty
LESS than the required two-thirds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
SCHURz FOR HAYES The New

SoHURz FOR HAYES The New
York Tribune publishes an extract
from private letter just received from
Carl Schurz. He gives bis impression
of Gov. Hayes letter of acceptance in
these words: "There is a striking
contrast between the hard soft money
mixture in the democratic platform and
candidates, and the strong, fearless as
sertion or moral duty in the financial
paragraph of Gov. Hayes letter of
acceptance. The views he expresses
about the Civil Service, form the most
comprehensive, most clearly defined,
and In every respect most satisfactory
Civil Service reform programme ever
saw uttered in lew words; and that
programme is accompanied by the
pledge Of an honest man that, if he. is
elected, it shall be faithful y carried
out in its completeness, and that no
personal ambition shall interfere with
the work. Never had Civil Service
reformers better opportunity to fight
with chance of real success mean
the success Of the cause; and not only
the success of candidate or party
shall support Coz. Hayes heartily
and actiuey, and I haze never felt so
clearly conscious Of doing the right
thing for the best interests Of the conn
try" "
The Tribune says: eve believe
there are terry few Of the gentlemen
who have been more conspicuously as
ISOLATED with ex-senator Schurz in the
public mind in movements for politi-
cal reform from 1872 down to this
time, who will not be found now TAX
ing substantially the same course"
STRENGTH OF SITTING BULLS
ARMY.-YANKToN, D. T July 90
A letter was received yesterday by the
Press and Dakotian from an old from
tiersman, man who has been among
the Indians for years, and is acquaint-
ed with most Of the Sioux Oh he river.
His letter was written at Fort Pierce,
and the information it contains was
given him by the Indians. They tell
him that there were $4,000 Sioux in
the Custer and Reno fight, aud hat
600 of that number were killed and
over 30C wounded before Clusters
force was annihilated, and in the strug-
gle with Reno, The Indians also re
port that there are 200 wounded Sioux
in camp on Porcupine Greek, fifteen
miles from Standing Rock. all from
the Custer battle A band of 500
Sioux has lately been seen an the Car
nonball River, evidently watching the
movements OF the troops. am we'll
acquainted with the writer of this let
ter, and know that he would make no i
sensational statements All that is
given by him he has received from
the Indians
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02
Notice.

THE partnership heretofore existing be-
i tween J Mcdonald and W. H. Beau.
lieu is dissolved by mutual consent. All
debts due and all claims against the late
flrm will be attended to by J. Mcdonald,
VINO will continue the business at the old
stand J. MCDONALD f
w II. BEAULIEU.
Watertown, Jnly 10, 1876. aa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

This Thresher Is Easy On Men and
Horses. Saves Grain, Saves Money, Is
Durable, and Cannot be Beat.
can Supply You With Steam Engine
and Thresf1er, or Horse Power and
Thresher. Send for Circular to
j. e. BENNETT,
WatertoWn, Wis,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-02

Wheeler and Wilson Man'fg Co., :.
Howe Sewing Machine Co., estimate
Domestic Sewing Machine Co., =.
Weed Sewing Machine Co., 80
Grover & Baker S. NJ. Co., estimated
Remington Empire Sewing Machine
Wilson Sewing Machine Co.. :.
Gold Medal Sewing Machine Co.,
Wilcox l. Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.
American B. H., &c, Sewing Machil
Victor Sewing Machine Co. ;. ;.
Florence Sewing Machine Co.,
Secor Sewing Machine Co., :. ;.
Davis S NJ. Co &
J. E. Brannsdorf l. Co, Htna, :.
Bartram and Fanton S. M. Co., ..
Mckay s. NJ. Assn :. =.
Keystone S. NJ. Co., -.
, 1876-07-16
EVANSTON.

Evanston has never gone into the summer re-
sort business to any great extent While its
neighbors in all directions are straining every
nerve to impress the public with an adequate
conception OF "the advantages as summer re-
sort" each particular burg possesses, Evanston,
as in times past, moves along in the even tenor
OF its way, conscious of possessing attractions
to persons Of quiet disposition and refined taste
which its newer and nolsier neighbors can not
hope to rival, and attracting numbers OF such
desirable visitors without making any preten-
sions or loudly setting forth its advantages.
From journalistic standpoint, Evanston is
rather dull at present. The usual summer
Quietude has settled down upon this delightful
suburban retreat, and but little is done which
calls for the pen Of the chronicler OF daily
events. This dullness, however, is BY no means
that Of staguation. Far from it. It Is simply
that which is to be expected when warm weather
comes, and the sensible people Of sensible
suburb settle down to enjoy themselves In q
quiet and sensible way, and to take few weeks
usually engaged. While ''there is nothing
going on" they are not devoid Of amusements,
but are indulging quietly but socially In
boating, driving, croquet parties, and kindred
recre8tions, and find real enjoyment at their
own comfortable homes than those who bsarc the
heat, dust, and anuoyanGes Of travel in search OF
recreation aud amusement.
VALUABLE GIFT.
The library Of the Garrett Biblical Institute has
Hymns and Sacred Poems. In two volumes.
Second edition, 1885," presented by DR.. W. c.
Dandy. These volumes bear the following fnscrtp~
ton: ''P1eseated BY the Rev. Charles Wease{ 70 .
, 1876-07-16

o1 the Union National Bank, WAS elected Presi-
dent, and L. E. johnson Secretary. The Consti-
t1Ilon was signed by sixty persons. the majority
oi whom were Democrats
william Gardner and William E. Bevier started
tor rhlladciphia on Monday last-- J. II. Short and
DR.: F. L. Pond Is greatly cnlarging bis cancer
hospital, to accommodate his increasing business
When completed, it will accommodate nearly 800
patients, and be one Of the most imposing struc-
tures IN the city
DR.. S. i. Hawley and wife arrived home On
Iuesday evening; after an absence Of three weeks
tn Minnesota and Iowa.
Henry II. Ellsworth and Mrs Addte II. 1,eeman
we're united IN marriage on Saturday last.
Mr Ed Slater, c. s I. brakeman, is living
very low with consumption, and cannot live
oaa Mrs Mamie Keyes is visiting her sister at Eau
Wilton s Compton are making very handsome
uniforms for the Aurora Light Guards.
Miss Tillie james.
The Trinity Church choir will give one OF their
pleasant lawn sociabes on Tuesday evening next.
in this city.
The Sons OF Albion will hold their annual En-
glteh picnic on the Fairgrounds Oct 9. and intend
tnnt A. 1t shall q be m more than usually interesting.
IT. l.. II. Bingham reached home on Saturday
last, after spending couple OF weeks in Ohio aud
taking hurried glnnce at the Centennial
Mrs. u. Pease fs visiting her friends in Belvi-
dere
child 8 years Of age, son Of Rudolph Ham
mereT. while alone In room at B0nte's brewery,
on Wednesday, by some means became impaled
bow and tore through the arm until arrested BY the
strong muscles OF the wrist. It is not known how
long he had been thus suspended before discovered
bis arm Will probably be saved.
, 1876-07-16

where he was Invited more Or less during the
ensuing winter. The eligible part never came
to time, no other desirable porti came forward,
and Miss Clifton remained single, Near
while ba1ton's business had greatly Inn
proved, and his aunt died ia ht OF
Kindness, leaving him . couple Of hundred
thousand dollars. Two wears % hpti nss,ea M % sinsa -
tue episode we have related, when, In tho latter
part OF June OF the present year, Substantially
tue same party were again assembled at HE cotl
tage on the Newport Cliff. Though duriug a.
these two long years Barton had been q regular.
Il not constant, visitor at the Cliftons,. he had
never again broached the subject OF his reiecte1
love. But Miss Clifton knew his nature. md fe1t
that he loved her as faithfully and as deyoteijv
as ever; that his pride and titnidity alone nrx.
vented him from renewing the offer. She was
now herself really in love with the man. lhey
found themselves once again on the cliffs a]on.
together, passing the very spot where Barton
had told his love. Miss Clifford asked did be
remember walk they had on those cliffs two
years agot Yes, he did Did he remember the
subject Of the conversation on that occasion!
Very family, and looking toward the sea, Yes.
he did. Evidently ltr. Barton was embarrassed
and much moved. bliss Clifton determined Ia
come bravely to bis assistance. "Wel, have
changed my mind On that subject"
Mr.. Barton, apparently still more embar-
rassed and still more overcome, {" So have I.''
They walked home In silence, aud thus ended
an idyl by the seaside.
Miss Clifton and Mr.. Barton are fictitious
names; but this fairy tale is an open secret fol
those who move in certain New York SET
, 1876-07-16
ILLINOIS.

Special Correspondence a The Tribune
WAuKEGAN, July 15.-1t was sufficiently ad-
Fertfsed that on last Saturday evening an at
tempt would be made to ratify the nomination
of 1ilden and Hendricks as the Presidential can
nfdates, and that the meeting would be held in
kte public square. On account Of the lack OF
interest none were present at the appointed
lime, although the weather could not have been
more favorable. Some Of their number, how
Ever, having prejudged the situation, kept the
martial band in reserve After some delay
pheY found it necessary to have their assistance
h order to draw together respectable crowd.
After lapse Of twenty minutes or more
tdu1ing which time the band con-
hnned to play} q street promenade
has inangnratea. and on their return to the stand
fhey found that each shade tree was supporting
\ man, and determined that exercises
sAepldb be commenced st once; accordingly Dan1es