Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-06-19
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companies of cavalry have been
sent to their assistance. with
a section of artillery, consisting of two
Gatling guns and two rihed cannon. 1t
is believed at Fort Clark that this az
gregated force have re-entered Mexico.
The troops have fifteen days rations
and heavy train, with two experienced
guides. Exciting news is expected"
The Galveston Nems' San Antonio
special says: Fifty Mexican troops
under Col. Valdez arrived at Piedras
Negras to reinforce that place. Gen.
Narananjo joins Col. Huncio at Lampas.
Their combined forces are about 800,
besides considerable force at Larado.
Escobedo's whereabouts is unknown.
1t is generally conceded that the prin-
cipal object of Mackenzie's invasion of
Mexico is to recover American horses
secondary view of dispensing the revolu-
tionary forces. relieving the Diaz gov
eminent Of impending and growing
danger.
Mackenzie's forces are not over 500
cavalry, but they are we'll provided with
artillery. Owing to the remoteness Of
the scene of operations from the tele-
graph, nothing is expected concerning
his dealings within the week.
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS.
A Detroit dispatch of the 18th SAYS
the republican state convention which
had met there nominated the following
state ticket:
GovernOr-Charles L. Cresswell.
t.-GOvernor-Alonzo Session.
Secretary Of State-William Jennings,
Jr
State Treasurer-Gen.D B. Pritchard.
Ex-senator Chandler was made chair
man Of the central committee.
INDIAN TROUBLES.
Boise City advices of the 18th, state
that General Howard has arrived there
and will move his troops to Sheep
Ranch, on the Winnimucia road, take
the field himself and make his head
quarters temporarily at Rancho, where
be can use the telegraph. Col. Whip
pie, in command of two companies of
cavalry, now this side of Fayette, will
be retained on the Middleton road, cross
Canon Ferry on the Boise river, and
French Johns Ferry on Snake river,
and then 60 over the French John road
to Camp Lyons, and thence to Sheep
Ranch. Major Downey and Capt. Nc
GregOr, with one company of infantry
and one of cavalry, from Camp Harvey,
are expected at Snake River, to-mor-
row.
EMBRYO GENERALS.
West Point advices of the 18th state
that about thousand persons attended
the West Point graduating exercises.
A formal address to the cadets was de-
livered by Rev. James Lewis of the
board Of visitors. When he concluded,
the band played national air, and
then Gen. Schofield introduced Presi-
dent Hayes, who was received with
loud applause When quiet was re-
stored he spoke in substance as follows
My FRIENDs-'The very limited op-
portunity that we have had to make
ourselves acquainted with the adj
vantages Of this interesting spot
does not authorize me to say much
to these young men about to leave,
but what we have seen enables us
to speak with satisfaction and admira-
ton of the thoroughness and excellence
of instruction given by this institution.
Here something more than learning is
acquired training is that which
leads up to the best specimens of
American manhood. So, young gentle
men feel authorized to say to you
that we are deeply interested in you,
and we sympathize with you, last
night, as we heard upon the parade
those tavorite tunes, Home, Sweet
Home" and "Auld Lang Syne." I
will merely add that, as you leave here,
we, your countrymen, feel confident
that in any emergency you ale ready
with alacrity to do we'll your part.
When the president concluded he
was again loudly applauded. The secre-
tary of war. Attorney General Devins,
and Gen. Sheridan each made brief and
happy addresses.
100000 SUIT.
A Milwaukee special Of the 18th state
that bill has been filed in the United
States circuit court, the papers ofwhich
will be sworn upon the parties to-day.
1t is filed against the Chicago.
Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
tees for the third mortgage
made by the old La Crosse & Milwaukee
railroad company in 1858, upon the en-
tire line from Milwaukee to La Crosse,
and all the franchises of that company,
! to secure bonds to the amount of 3d.
100000. The bill assails the validity
of the various foreclosures and
other proceedings through which
the Milwaukee & St. Paul company
claims to have acquired titles to the
property and franchises belonging to
the old La Crosse & Milwaukee COM
pany, seeks to redeem all this pro-
perty from liens having priority to the
Barnes mortgages, and with that view,
to compel an accounting by the Mil
waukee & st. Paul company for the
earnings of the La Crosse & Milwaukee
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