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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
National Greenback County Con-
YentiOn.

The National Greenback County Con-
vention for Jefferson County, and the Sena-
torial District Convention for the Twenty
third Senatorial District, composed of the
County of jefferson aud the Fifth and
Sixth wards in the city of WATERFOWL, in
Dodge County, will be held at the Court
House in the city of Jefferson on Thursday,
Oct. Sd, 1918, at one o'clock P. NJ. for the
purpose of nominating candidate for
State Senator and candidates for the sever
al county Offices to be supported by all
good honest citizens.
Each town will be entitled to five dele
gates, each ward in the cities of Watertown,
Jefferson, and Fort Atkinson to two dele
gates. and each incorporated village to two
delegates each. CHARLES WOOD.
Chairman Senatorial Committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

MATT II. CARPENTER, in response
to a call signed by citizens of Milwau-
kee ssking him to become candidate
for U. S. Senator, has written an ans
wer aoceding to the request. AS the
call is signed by Republicans,
Democrats, Greenbackers and Socialists
and as Mr.. Carpenter fails to state
whether he proposes to be the candi
date of any particular party, or of no
party. it is not known what his wishes
or intentions are. Possibly this is
another move in the programme sug-
gested in the Milwaukee Neus recent
ly to make Mr.. Carpenter the candi-
date of all the elements opposed to the
Republican party. Mr.. Carpenter has
many friends among Republicans who
would be delighted to see him returned
to the senate as a Republican, but who
at the same time will not look favora
bly, upon bis present candidacy without
an emphatic understanding that he is
not to be championed by the opposl'
ton. Mr.. Carpenter owes it to him
self, and to the Republican party, to
have this point definitely settled, so
that there is no chance for misunder-
standing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

THE Jefferson Banner continues it's
mud-slinging at Hon. L. b. Caswell,
presumably with an idea that it is help
ing its own candidate for congress by
50 doing. We trust the Banner will
persevere liz its undertaking. The
more lies it tell, about Mr.. Caswell the
better it is for him. Mr.. Caswell can
stand it to be denounced by the Ban
sser as bride taker for votes given in
congress, and as trickster in politics.
better than that paper can afford to
make such assaults. That sort of ar.
sument won't win, Mr.. Banner, with
the people of Jefferson county, We care
net whether they be Republicans or
Democrats So pray go right along with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

The democrats and nationals have elected
two congressman in Maine, and will also
have the governor.-Jeferson Banaer
And one of the two congressman
elected by this democratic-national-
communistic-''ragtag and bobtail'
coalition, and who is so ignorant that
he can scarcely read or write, in re-
cent speech made use of this rema rk !:
"Ynu see two men walking along the
street; one is rich bondho!der aud the
other ragged tramp. The rich man en-.
ters the front door of bis fine dwelling; the
tramp goes In at the back door, demands
food or clothing, and if it is not given 10
him he steals it. And tell you that tramp
is more entitled to honor than the man who
sits in his luxurious parlor."
Possibly there is something to be
proud of in the election of such man
to congress; if so the Banners party
is welcome to all the glory and honor
there are in it.
AS to the Banners claim that the
coalitionists will elect their governor,
this is not so clear. We can tell bet.
ter about that when the legislature
meets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
A Possible Democratic Candidate.

There would be nothing astonishing
if there should be such concatena-
ton Of circumstances before 1850 as
that the Democratic party would have
to take up Ben Butler as its next can
didate for President. 1t took up
Greeley, a good man outside of the
party, in 1872. as supposed measure
of expediency, and it would be just as
likely to take up Butler, a bad man
outside Of the party: as supposed
measure of expediency, in 1880. A
party which, after having always until
now been the special champion ofhonest
money, suddenly fops over to soft
money, is capable of any absurdity i'm
aginable. Therefore, nobody need be
surprised at any of its future antics,
not even it's nomination of "Beast But.
ler," the bugaboo of all rebeldom, as
its next Presidential candidate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
What Will Honest Democrats Do!

This is the question; and it is dis.
cussed in the Albany EveningJournal,
whose remarks apply with the same
force to Wisconsin Democrats as to
those of New York. That paper says !:
"There are thousands of honorable
Democrats who are intelligent enough
to see tho folly and danger of the pa
per initiation movement, and honest
enough to desire its defeat. What
are they going to do in the contest
now before the country? The drift
of the Democratic party as an organ
ization is Enthusiastically towards imitation
and reputation. Will these sound
money Democrats follow it in trying to
plunge the country into new disasters?
There were thousands of patriotic
Democrats during the war who re-
fused to 60 with their party when it
arrayed itself against the honor and
unity of the country. In that crisis of
the nations existence they acted with
those who stood for the nations flag.
The defenders of the Union in the field,
in the forum, on the farm and at the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

your attacks on MIR. Caswell's integrity
and standing as a man, and we will
see after the election how much weight
and importance have attached to your
statements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
WHEN the democr ratio congressional

WHEN the democratic congressional
convention in this district was reso living
in favor of "the free coinage of silver"
why did it not also demand that the
farmers wheat shall be thrcshed at
government expense? One of these
propositions is as sensible as the other
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

SAYS the Fond du Lac Common
uedlth: democrats of the the Second
district have nominated Romano E
Davis, of Dane, for congress. Mr.
Davis was a mocratic- Liberal-hard
aud soft candidate for Governor last
all, but finally accepted the nomina.
ton for Lieut.. Governor. He
stands en- platform calling for uncon.
stitutional money. Caswell can beat
him."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

Sale of Forfeited State Lands,
STATE OF WISCONSIN, I
Office of
Commissioners of School and Uni versty Lands

Lands,
Notice hereby given " all the School, University
of
NJ
been fnel.
din alpha
dandin
o the same not
The payable Commissioners
the sa
Treasurer,
ALEX. WILSON, General
andU niversty Iands
ADVERTISEMENT OF FORFEITED SCHOOL
SON COUNTY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
Fifth Dist. Republican Nomination

The Republicans of the fifth dis
trict have nominated Hon. Hiram
Smith, of Sheboygan Falls, as
their candidate sfor congress. Mr..
Smith is President of Nor Invest
ern Dairymen's Association. and is a
successful farmer and dairymen. He
ought to be elected, and, We believe,
can be, if there is good thorough
work done in the canvas. soft money"
Bragg is a hard pill for the "honest
money" Germans of that district to
swallow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

VAMosED ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sep
TENDER l8.-Advices from Lexington,
Mo-, say that Mr.. Taylor, of the firm of
Taylor 4 Reid, large contractors on the
extension of the Chicago and Alton
Railroad, disappeared between Satur-
day night and Monday morning with
several thousand dollars which it was
expected be would pay to his laborers
Monday, they not having been paid
for two months. Taylor's chief clerk
is also said to have left for parts un-
known.
Nine. La Marechale de MacMahon,
the wife of the President of the Re-
public of France, has received from
the Shah of Persia the insignia of the
Order of the Sun, which was instituted
in 1873 to be conferred on danes of
high position. Hitherto only Queens
or future Queens have received it.
At the distribution of medals to the
students in the different art schools at
Munich. which occurred lately, the
American students carried off their
full share of honors. At the academy
schoo 8, Walter McKewen, of Chicago,
and Frank kirkpatrick, of Philadelhia,
received silver medals for drawings
from life, and Laura Ritter, Of Cincin-
natl, bronze one.
Nine. Theirs, widow of the great
French statesman, engaged $500 mu-
sicians to take part in the splendid
funeral ceremonies in honor of her
husband at the Church of Notre Dame
on the Sd instant. The "Gloria" was
sung with an accompaniment of harps.
There was profusion of floral deco
rations. among them 3 basket sent by
Brie Comte Robert containing 5000
choice roses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

DRIGHTSIDE SCHOOL FOR SMALL
ID Children, will reopen Monday, Sep
TENDER I'd. For particulars address.
MISS VOLCK,
44w3 WAtertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

And honest money Democrats here
sbouts take to the platform and candi-
date with about the same grace that
they would swallow dose of castor oil.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
Valua bleP roperty

THE Subscriber offers for sale the BRICK
HOUSE in which he resides, and five
acres of land, embracing all the buildings
and the oest part of the orchard, for less
than the buildings cost. If sold the BAL
ance Of the land, 35 acres will be sold in
parcels to suit purchasers, or the whole will
be sold together if wanted. 1t is we'll
known as the most desirable property in
Watertown. Is free from incumhrance,
and will be sold on long time if desired.
J. A. HALL.
WATERFOWL, Aug. FL. 1878. 44w4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

Col. BIRD, of Jefferson, who wrote the
platform for the Second district Democrats.
copied Gen. E S. Bragg's rickety concern
Uer6atim.-Fond da Lac Commonwealth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25

BLANKETS
In all qualities, 1T lower prices than have
prevailed in many years.
JEANS
At 123c to soc.
COTTONS.
We retail all cottons, beached and un-
beached, at New York wholesale prices
BUTTONS.
A superb line of choice styles and de-
signs.
RIBBONS.
In satin and silk-new shades, all quail
ties and widths.
Shawls, Table Linens,
Casslmeres, WaterprOOfs,
ClOakings. Towels,
FrInges, Cambrics,
COrsetS, Linens.
Bsa57 will pay parties living in any part
Of the State to trade with US either in per-
son or by selecting from samples we send
on application. Goods sent by express
G. .. d. or by mail if money accompanies
order sufficient to pay postage. Goods sent
not proving satisfactory can be returned at
our expense and money will be refunded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
COTTON FLANNELS

At &c, loo, l29c, upwards; all good quail
ties.
superb stock Of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
FANCY DRESS GOOI
POPULAR DRESS
GOODS,

The choicest line of low and medium
price dress goods ever offered in the city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
IMPORTED GOODS.

BLACK SILKS, COLORED SILKS.
VELVETS, SATINS AND CASHMERES
of every price and description. AS the
most of this stock was contracted for earl Y
in the season, we can now offer tempting
bargains in this department.
We have excelled all past efforts in the
selection of our Imported Novelties in
FANCY DRESS GOODS.
New Styles, New Designs, New Colors, at
prices much lower than previous seasons
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
FEanneIs and Blankets,

Red twilled (al wooD fannels at Csc
3oc, 35c, 4oc, 45c, soc, coo, 625c. White
fannels, (good weight 2Jc, 3oc, 4oc, 5oe
up to $l.25.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-25
Wheeler, White
& Van Pelt,
121 g. 123 Wisconsin ST., Opp Post Office,
MlLWAUKEE, WIS.

we take pleasure in announcing the arrival Fall Stock.
WIN view to increasing already large trade other cities of the
State we shall sell much smaller margins profit
The New York herald., 1878-09-11
The Political Can vass.

A reference to other columns this morn
ing will show that with the close of the
warm weather the heat of the political
battle may be said to have fairly begun.
Our dispatches contain accounts OF the
principal political events in four States yes
terday and in both political parties. First
of all we have New Hampshire. There the
republicans have nominated State ticket
selecting General Head as their candi-
date upon an unmistakable honest money
platform. Next we have the democratic
party Of Ohio represented by Mr.. Pendle-
ton in q soft money speech at Columbus,
which is effectively answered by another
Ohio man. General Garfield. speaking in
what Massachusetts delights to call the
old cradle Of liberty-Faneuil Hail. Iowa
speaks through the mouth of her "favorite
son." Secretary McCrary, and Mr.. Elliott Q.
Cowdin in measure represents our own
State in letter upon the questions of the
day to an influential body Of our citizens.
The financial question, it will be seen, is
the main point in the addresses of all these
gentlemen, as it is the main question before
the country. When the arguments are all
in, next November, we have no doubt that
the virtue, the intelligence and the patriot
ism of the country will find by On over
whelming majority an honest verdict in
favor Of an honest currency.
The New York herald., 1878-09-11
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
Ex-Governor jewell has gone West.

Ex-Governor jewell has gone West
Justice Field has been visiting Oregon.
Kearney aid:-"You Will have to keep perfect
ORDER"
Mr. Charles Francis Adams, Jr., of Massachusetts,
IS at tho Brevoort House.
A modest remark OF Kcarnsy's:-"pm never in the
habit OF having mon arrested"
Ex-Secretary Robeson and Colouel Scovsl will run
against each other In New Jersey for Congress.
ohio democrats arc bewailing the fact that OLD
Billy Aliens log horn is not heard in the campaign
with its tally ho"
when dry goods clerk at closing time at night
begins 10 grasp tho shutters he Is heard to murmur,
"put up and shut up"
Governor Robinson aud Hon. S. J. T!lden are TO
visit the Saratoga County Far, at Ssraogs on Thurs
day, when there Is to be q military review.
The pipcrs that performed on the occasion OF the
visit Of the ontario delegation to Lord Duffcrin
carefully selected from the Province OF Ontario, and
started with the dsputaiion at Guelph, keeping with
them the whole way.
Ex.consressmeo john mn and william Walter
Phelps are rivals tor the republican nomination for
Congress 10 the Fifth distrct OF New Jersey. Con-
gresham Cutler, who Is likely to obtain the demo-
cratic nomina alton, has great doal OF democratic op-
position.
Tho Eureka (Nev.) Scntinel:--s'A charmsr ever ON
Ruby Hill the other day picked up rattcsnsks and
snapped both ends Of the 'varmnp on at one twist.
The reptile measured tour feet In length. HIS head
was Il and large turtles and he left nine rat
ties in his captor's hands"
Horbort Rattclin was among tho sailors Of the
ships that took wslllngons soldiers to Spain. and he
was present at tho burning OF Washington and the
battle OF Now Orleans. He also among those
who manned tho ship that took Bonaparte to ST.
Helena Bonaparls, he Gays, was fond OF tho men.
but hated the officers. Rattclif long lived at Nam
tuckot q master rggsr He was once rich, but IL
now poor and IL In the almshousc.
Louis Blanc has written a letter in which he says
'The educators OF public opinion should pave the
way for situation IN which the cannon, the nnal
reason OF Kings, would not be the nnal reason Of
peoples. War has causes which must nrst be
attacked II tho efoct Is TO disappear The suostiu
tion OF arbitration for war would DO an excellent
thing, but It will come only when people are cured
OF the maisdy Of having masters"
From the kentucky Gazette consistently --Let US
have done with political wransling. at least while
large section Of counlry - beng desolated In the
presence of such widespread death political bicker.
,nes should cease, and ave. II not holy or reveren-
tia at least smulsed, should pervade the people OF
ali states aud sections. Grant did 80 many
foolish things that writ ought to have been sued out
sauust him before the expiration Of hts second
term.v
The New York herald., 1878-09-11

to saddle upon the federal government the
war losses of the South. If the country
should be convinced that the democratic
party cherishes such an intention the re-
publican party could recover all the ground
it has lost. We trust the new democratic
Congress will not take the first step in the
direction OF so egregious and destructive q
blunder. These errors may be easily
avoided. We wish we could feel equally
assured against stupendous demo-
cratic blunders on the subject of the
currency. 1t would be q great mis-
fortune to the democratic party to have
the conservative sentiment Of the busi-
ness classes arrayed against it. The wild
notions OF the Western infationists and the
greenback fanatics shock and alarm the
majority of our citizens who are engaged in
business enterprises, and if this powerful
class should be marshalled in solid array
against the democratic party in 1880 its op-
position would be as fatal as it was to Mr..
Greeley in 1872.
The surprising result Of the Maine elec-
tion is q new demonstration of the declin-
ing strength Of the republican party.
1t will lead to the utterance in louder
tones OF what has been recently
whispered in republican circles respecting
the necessity of bringing General Grant
into the field as the republican candidate.
In all this talk about making Grant its
standard bearer in 1880 the republican
party is perhaps reckoning without it's
host. 1t cannot make General Grant a can
didate without his consent, and he is too
shrewd to lead forlorn hope. The fact
that so many republicans turn to him as a
dernier ressort and final means of rescue is q
symptom Of conscious weakness. Ii the
republican party were strong and con-
fdent it would not think of max
ing General Grant its candidate. 1t
is only because the party feels
that it is crippled and sinking
that it turns toward Grant as possible
saviour. He has too much good sense and
self-respect to 60 into canvass where the
chances are against him. The republican
party confesses that it is in desperate
straits by the very fact of looking to Cen
eral Grant as its possible candidate. He is
not likely to accept nomination unless he
thinks he would be elected, and when the
republican party turns to him as it's only
hope, in the expectation that he would ac-
cept a futile nomination, it "reckons with
out It's host"
The New York herald., 1878-09-11
An Italian Quarantine Against Our

Ships.
Ships from any ports of the United States
are to be quarantined at all Italian ports
in virtue of a royal decree to that effect
If the cable has not slipped into some
strange error in the communication Of this
remarkable item of news it must be -acknowl-
edged that the Italian administration is in
thicker fog than commonly prevails in
Europe on the subject of things in America.
No doubt this sweeping embarrassment to
commerce between the two countries has
been decreed under the influence of igno-
rant alarm over the news of the ''yellow
fever epidemic in America" but the author
tiles that made it ought to know that
America is little larger than the island of
Sicily If there were yellow fever in Italian
ports, and we, on account of that fact,
should quarantine ships from Norway we
should act as nationally as the Italian gov
eminent does in making its decree apply to
all American ports because there is yellow
fever on the Gulf coast. This blow strikes
mostly at the commerce Of this city, and
if it is possible for ships to sail with clean
Dill OI ueaAtu 1rou Any POIt Ill Iuc WoIAu ~
is this port. Certainly no Italian city can
point q finger at us, or at ports east OF
us on this score, and between us we have
the larger part Of the trade with Italy. But
it is proper that our government should
open the eyes of the Italians on this sub
ject. TO place such an embarrassment to
trade of ships from healthy ports is dis
elimination against our commerce that the
Italians have no right to make without ex-
posing themselves to some retaliation. But
we presume the thing is done in ignorance
only. Certainly our government should
Immediately instruct its Minister in Rome
to clear up this subject by showing to the
Italian authorities that our Northern ports
are as healthy as any in tho world. This
should be done with no delay, for this de-
cree may seriously affect ships already at
sea in the Italian trade.
The New York herald., 1878-09-11

Of republican President in 1880. The
nomination would be worth nothing to
him even if he could get it, and it
would be equally worthless to any
other republican candidate, with the pos
sible exception of General Grant. There
will be no very ardent competition for the
honor of being nominated and defeated;
and Blaine, Conkling, Washburne and all
the rest will cheerfully give place to General
Grant if he can be induced to run. 1t is
too obvious that unless he can be elected no
republican can, and Senator Blaine is likely
to be as strong Grant man as any member
of the republican party.
The New York herald., 1878-09-11
A Dripping Wet Blanket for sena
tor blaine.

The Maine election extinguishes Mr..
Blaine's chances, such as they were, for the
republican nomination in 1880. Consider
ing the use that could have been made of
the Mulligan letters his chances were not
very good at best. Nothing is left of them
now, since it is regarded as indispensable
that Presidential candidate be able
to control his own State. Mr.. Blaine
has too much quickness of perception not
to see both where he stands personally and
how slender the prospect is of the election
The New York herald., 1878-09-11

The UNFORTUNATE CAREER of Miss Kate
Mason, the Newport Young lady who figured in
our police courts some months ago in the role
of n detective, was closed yesterday by death
in one OF the hospitals of that city. At the ex-
piration of the term of her confinement here she
returned to her home, but found that her family
had removed to Boston. A relative denied her
admission. The police station again received
her and finally the institution where she died.
Her brother and sister were present at her
DEATH
The New York herald., 1878-09-11

THE ALLEGED DISCOVERY by Captain Coffin
OF error on the charts in the course Of the
Gulf Stream has naturally attracted good deal
of attention i'll maritime circles. Commodore
Nicholsons views the subject. elsewhere
printed, will be found interesting. 1t appears
that no examination Of the stream has been
made by the Coast Survey since 1S45.
The New York herald., 1878-09-11

ANOTHER FORMAL DEMAND has been made by
the Brooklyn Bridge trustees upon the city
treasury. The best thing Brooklyn can do is to
6nish the work herself.
The New York herald., 1878-09-11

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Stocks were ac-
tive and generally higher Money was plcnti-
full and loaned on call at 112 to 2 per cent.
Gold opened and closed at 1904, selling in the
interim at 1OO1s. Government bonds were
lower. States neglected and railways moderately
active and irrerular
The New York herald., 1878-09-11
TRIPLE SH e E II .
NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER II. 1878.

The probabilities a'e hai the ueather IN New
York and its vicinity today 1iH be wa,m and
sIoaIdy or partly cloudy sciM rains and possibly
brisk rinds IO-morrO,c IL promises 10 be- mdrm
aud cloudy ia the morning, 'ciM light rains
toLosoed by gradually clearing and cooling
tccafher
The New York herald., 1878-09-11

THE LIST Of the late Mr. A. L. Stewards
cousins who anxious to spend some Of his
millions is increasing. The latest halls from
the Green Mountains Of Vermont.