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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18
Republiran.
WATERFOWL, WIS.
Disguised De La Matyr.

The Rev. GILBERT De LA MATYR,
Greenback Congressman from Indiana, is
much disguised with that type of the
Democracy which he saw in his late po-
litical pilgrimage, in company with Gen.
Weaver, to Alabama. On his return to
Indiana, he relieved himself very freely
he says he informed the people of the
South that the reason he left the Republi-
can party was his opposition to its finan-
cial doctrines and to the sectionalism
South, he found this sectional
ism still more intense, and he admon.
ished the Southerners that IL they did
not put it aside, the speedy result would
be solid North arrayed against them.
The stree ballot, full vote and fair count"
as illustrated by the Alabama Democracy,
evidently did not please tie reverend gen
tleman, and he naturally looked to some
counteracting influences to break up the
monstrous met lods practiced by the solid
South. These disciples of fatism really
expected to break in upon this
solidity, but to their disappointment
they have not made the slightest impres
sion upon it. But De LA MATYR consoles
himself with the fiattering idea that the
Greenbackers will carry Maine and West
Virginia, and he hopes thereby to throw
the election of President into the House
of Representatives. What advantage that
could be to the Greenback party, he does
not stop to explain. AS to Indiana, he
claims that there is to be change. The
Democratic party" he says, has hereto
fore had strong Greenback platform and
has largely held the Greenbsck vote. A
hard-money National platform and the
nomination of ENGLISH for Vice Presi
dent places them now in harmony with
the National bank idea, and they will
lose large vote. Their refusal to sup
port me will also injure them. The Green
back men are very bitter toward the
Democrats" He expresses his confidence
that one of the old political parties will
be dissolved and give place to the Green
back party, but with provoking reticence
does not inform the public which of the
old parties is to be swallowed up by the
young Greenback giant Taking Maine
for an example, the most natural infer
ence is that the Democratic is the doomed
party.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

WASHINGTON dispatches report that
preparations are being made at the State
Department to organize the new bureau
ofconsular commercial reports authorized
by Congress last session. It is designed
to have it work efficiently from the start,
hence it will be inaugurated very careful
ly, and probably as branch of the ex-
listing Bureau of Statistics, already in a
high state of efficiency. When the new
bureau is organized, the commercial re-
ports of our Consuls will be compiled in
convenient pamphlet form, and transmit
ted to Boards of Trade, merchants and
others subscribing for them. 1t will be
one of the most valuable of the minor
bureaus of the Government.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18
Not So Fast.

The Democratic papers of Baltimore
have for some time been industrious
in circulating the story that General
A. E. KING, of Maryland, who serv-
ed on Gen. HANCocK's staff during the
war of the rebellion, and who ia now .
member of the National Committee of
the Boys in Blue, had decided to quit the
Republican party and give his support to
his old commander. Finding that even
the Baltimore american was giving cre-
dence to the story, Gen. KING has thought
1t was time to put an extinguisher upon
the fabrication, which he does In very un.
unmistakable language. In letter which
is published, though not denying his re-.
spect for HANCOCK, he shows a just ap-
prehension of what would be the effect Of
his triumph in the election. He says:
~ am a Republican; that settles all
conjectures in my case. It ia probable
that no man in Maryland entertains a
more sincere regard Tor Gen. Hancock
than myself. 1t is my fortune to know
him, to be indebted to him for many acts
of kindness, and to have enjoyed his con-
fidence. / honor him as skilled CON-
mander, gallant soldier and stainless gen.
tlenan. Personally, he has my warm es-
TEEN; but he is the candidate now of the
Democratic party. His success in No.
vember means its success, with all that is
implied thereby. His triumph restores to
power an organization whose rule,
believe, will be hurtful to the best inter-
ests OF our country, and therefore l regard
1t as manifest political duty to oppose
his election and give my voice and vote
to Garfield and Arthur"
The Democratic press has been quite
industrious in circulating similar stories
of other leading Republicans deserving
their party, which subsequently prove to
be equally groundless. At one time they
had it that Gen. GRANT was in this cate
CORY, but the story proved to their sorrow
to be utterly groundless, as have most OF
the others manufactured for the occasion.
Thus far, the capital made in this direc.
| ton has been very meagre.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

"The anchorite in his cell is man not
only at war with his own nature, but he
is offending against the highest good of
human society. So, too, all the schemes
which men have invented to take the
place of the family, by substitution of
association, leagues, phalanxes, always
have been unsuccessful. They have con-
tanned the elements of their own dissolu-
ton, because they have sought to abro-
gate the first appointment of God. The
family was constituted by him, and moth
ing of human device can take its place or
do it's work. Men have tried again and
again; they have banded themselves to-
gether, and in thousand ways sought to
reach what they deemed better results,
but their inventions have wrought out
the same bad product, and have shown
that God knew and that the Bible teach
es what is best for man."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

Is contradicted. He is In New York, and
has recently been in consultation, not with
the doctor, but with General HANCOCK.
Gen. GRANT and party arrived at Mani
tou, Col, Tuesday, from the Gunnlson re-
gion.
Judging from the volume of revenue
pouring into the Treasury, the public
debt will be reduced at least $4,000. 600
monthly until Congress meets. A proml-
nent Treasury official estimates that the
debt will be reduced at least $33 OOO, 900
during the months of August, September
and October.
The black rust has appeared in the cot.
ton fields of certain sections of Georgia,
1t is thought the crop will not be an aver.
age one. The corn crop is also turning
out badly. The crops in South Carolina
especially corn and cotton, are exception
ally fine. The report of the Department
of Agriculture, to be issued Saturday, will
show the average condition of the cotton
crop throughout the South to equal the
/
last month.
Advices from New Foundland state that
fishermen there have forcibly stopped
railway surveys because they consider
the railroad part of scheme to get the
island into the Canadian Dominion.
The total value OF the exports from
England to all parts of the world for the
month ending July 31st was $101 ,S52 .895,
ag ainst $83 ,055 ,610 worth for the cores.
ponding month of last year. The value
of the imports for July, 1880, was $166 !.
1852 ,975, and the value of the imports for
July. 1879, was s15O,93O, $50. These re-
turns show a considerable revival In
trade; but 1t is to be noted that the i'm.
ports are far in excess of the exports.
Sir PETER GEORGE FITZGERALD, the
knight Of Kerry, man of considerable
literary ability, frequent contributor to
the Nineteenth Century and the Contempo.
rary Rersew, died at his residence in Val.
encia, Ireland, Monday. The deceased
Baronet took very lively interest in the
laying of the Atlantic cables, aud gave a
portion of his property for the erection of
suitable offices at the European end of the
Anglo American cable. Sir PETER was
S very harsh landlord. Mr.. REDPATH
said in recent letter that his tenantry
were the worst fed and worst clothed
peasants in Ireland.
Mr.. SAMUEL BowLEs, the Unknown
editor OF the Springfield Republican,
whose paper for a few years past has
been something OF a misnomer, says that
Connecticut is not 10 be classed among
the doubtful States; he is confident the
Republicans will carry the State. AS to
New York, he says the "scratchers," who
last fall mustered 10000 votes, are per-
fectly we'll satisfied with GARFIELD and II
is understood they will both vote and
work for him. This is the view of an
Independent" and may be looked upon
as an impartial utterance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

GEN. HUMPHREY, chief of the q. s.
Engineer Corps, has just received all the
reports of his subordinates upon the pres
ent condition OF rivers and harbors, with
their estimates for what Congress should
give next winter for the continuation OF
works air eady begun, and new work indi.
Gated. These reports form the basis OF
Gen. HUMPHREYS annual report. The
report of the engineer in charge shows
that the cost of the Chicago outer harbor
thus far, has been $662 ,87S, and the harbor
is practically completed, with the excep-
ton of some dredging to give sixteen feet
at low water. The appropriations for the
current fiscal year will be expended In
this dredging and in commencing the pro-
posed exterior breakwater, intended to
afford harbor of refuge in deep water.
For the next fiscal year 100000 is asked
for. For the completion of the work on
Calumet harbor, $4,000 is asked for. A
minimum depth of four feet has been
scared for the Illinois river, and for con-
tinuing the work 100000 is asked for for
the next fiscal year. The engineers ask
for $4,000 for the Milwaukee harbor,
$4,000 for the Racine hsrbor, the same
for Kenosha harbor, $500 900 for the Fox
and Wisconsin rivers, $50, 900 for Muske-
gon harbor, 100000 for Ontonagon har-
Dor, $4,000 for the harbor of refuge and
Grand Maraios, $4,000 for Menominee
harbor, $12 600 for Green Bay harbor.
$4,000 for Sturgeon Bay, and other sums
for long list of other harbors and rivers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

At the railroad accident near Berwick.
on Tweed, Tuesday, the engineer and q
brakeman were killed, and several EN-.
ployes and passengers somewhat injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

On the first of July, 1880, there we're
official census figures tell us-3 $500 less
city paupers in MASSACHUSETTS, than on
July 1st, 187S-a decreaseof 80 per cent
The revival of good times, is the secret
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

Among the 1,134 immigrants who ar
rived at Castle Garden Monday were forty.
seven Sicilians and fourteen Turks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

| at least two weeks to build the caissOn.
So far, the various experiments have cost
$4,000.
Colorado is having a disastrous drouth.
| No rain for many weeks, and everything
| is drying up.
A bark loaded with naphtha was burned
at Williamsburg, n. Y, Sunday evening.
Other vessels were injured by the flames,
the loss aggregating 100000.
In the Georgia Democratic State Con.
vention at Atlanta, Gov. CoLQUITT still
lacks 20 votes Of two.thirds, and it ia now
proposed to adjourn without making any
nominations. The matter will be referred
to the people, with he recommendation
from the majority to elect CoLQUrTT, In
October. All parties will unite upon the
electoral ticket, platform, and candidates
of the Cincinnati convention.
The U. s. postal business last year was: :
Letters, 36S, 493 ,572; postal cards, 276 49,
TIC; newspapers to subscribers and to
news agents, sos, 1864; magazines to
subscribers and news agents, SO, 472 276 !:
books, circulars, and miscellaneous print
ed matter, 0O,S45 ,4S0; articles of mer-
chandlse, %. 634,456 grand total, 2,s15,-
1924. The matter all originated in this
country.
The Union Pacific r. r. Co. have in.
formed the American Express Co. that 1t
will hereafter receive no freight for trans
mission along its line, from that com
pany. This Is regarded as a movement to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15

forenoon. The indications for to-day
favor showers ~hereabouts, but this is
byno means certain. The early morn
ing sky was overcast and thunder
rumbled to the southwark, where 10
c%alities were doubtless favored with
cloud moisture, but there was only a
slight sprinkle in this vicinity. 1t
rained a little at Louisville this morn
ing and heavy rains fell along the
upper Ohio yesterday, the navigation
of which is improving. Heavy rains
have fallen all along the upper
Mississippi and to-day's signal service
reports announce the water up to the
danger line at st. Paul, Rains are
announced for to day for the upper
Mississippi valley, upper and lower
lake regions and the north Pacific
country. Wind storms prevail along
the lakes and upon the south Atlantic
coast, where ~cautionary signals are
out. The morning signal service
bulletins, issued here, and telegraphed
from Washington, give this informa-
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Grant For IsS4.

IA. K. McClure's dispatch from
Chicago to the Philadelphia Times.
General Grant quietly stepped into
the Palmer house at ten o'clock this
morning, and | never saw him look
more gentle and composed. He came
unheralded, at least to the multitude,
and witnessed with complaccncy the
p%rofuse floral and bunting decorations
of the Palmer rotunda and Hobbies,
which were intended to celebrate his
nomination. He chatted pleas
antly in passing his acquaint.
ances, walked leisurely to the
ladies' parlor, and the outer doors
closed against all when he entered. In
half an hour he stepped out in the
same transformations manner, and the
faces of Cameron, Logan and Storrs
were visible as the %iieutenants with
whom he had been in conference.
What transpired in that brief council
of war will probably never be known
to the public, but after Grant had
hurried off to the Milwaukee train
both Cameron and Logan said publicly
that Grant would be nominated with
out opposition in 1884. | hazard little
in sayingthatthe confden texpectation
Of Grant and his leaders is that Gar
field will be beaten in 1880, and
that one term Of democratic rule, I'M
dor tho insniration If tha oonnadaroto
brigadiers, will make the republican
party shout a spontaneous call for the
return Gifts old commander, and that
the country will elect him by the lar
gest majority ever given to any presi-
dent since Monroe. Grant is re-
pulsed, not defeated, and he no more
doubts his election to the presidency,
if he lives, than he doubted his con-
quest of Richmond when his lines
recoiled in bloody confusion from
Cold Harbor. .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
SCENES IN CONGRESS-.
Old Joe Browns Maiden Speech
"A Senatorial Charge of
Drunkenness.
special 70 oourier-Journpl.l

Special TO Courier-Journal.l
WASHINGTON, June I'm the
senate a lively debate sprung up late
in the day on the bill ~pensioning Mex
lean veterans. This was taken occa-
sion of by Messrs. Conkling and
Blaine, who made their appearance
almost simultaneously in the cam
paign for Garfield. Mr.. Voorhees,
made an excellent speech exposing
Mr.. Blaine's tricks in pretending to
aid union soldiers, reminding him that
he ought to cease them now, that it
had been demonstrated that he reaped
very little reward for them.
The new senator from Georgia made
his maiden political speech in the
senate, and it was a very excellent
one, 1t places Governor Brown
among the first debaters in the senate.
He took Mr.. Conkling to task for say
ing that southern senators held their
seats by the grace of those who had
been on the side of the union during
the war. He insisted that they we're
in the senate by right, and because
the constitution declared each state
shall be represented there by two SEN
ators. If the republicans had pre-
vented that representation, they would
have dissolved the union by denying
the states what the constitution Of
the country gave them. He was en-
abled by an inopportune question put
by Mr.. Kirkwood to declare his belief
that the doctrine of secession had
been ended forever by the war. The
speech produced a really healthy
effect.
After Mr.. Voorhees, speech, Mr..
ingalls,, of Kansas, made a particular
ly unpleasant spectacle of himself by
insinuating that Senator Voorhees, was
intoxicated. The latter, who was per-
fectly astounded and angered at the
mean charge, told Mr.. ingalls, he had
uttered a base falsehOod. There was
nothing in Mr.. Voorhees, manner to
justify such a charge. He was per-
fectly sober and had made a witty
speech, giving Senator Blaine several
happy shots on his demagogical talk
about union soldiers and bore no sign
of having been drinking. Later, Mr..
ingalls, apologized and Mr.. Voorhees,
withdrew his retort.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
De GOIyer's Record.

COurler-J ournal.l
A committee, a majority of whom
are republicans, makes a report in
which it says that the statement made
by Mr.. Garfield on oath, was entitled
to no credance whatever this com
mittee asserts its belief that the tes-
timony substantiates all that Cakes
Ames said it says that Mr.. Garfield
also received stock and a dividend on
it for which he did not pay a cent. 1t
was not necessary for them to say
whether or not they thought Mr..
Garfield knew what the acceptance Of
that stock implied. Mr.. Garfield was
then a republican leader at that time,
we believe, he was either a member of
the committee on appropriations or
the ways and means committee. His
reputation rested altogether upon his
power to deal with financial and COM
mercial questions. Ignorance he can
not plead; inexperience he cannot
assume; there is no escape except by
confession, and under oath he refused
to make hal confession.
But it will be said that was too
long ago. The statute Of limitation
does not apply to a crime committed
against the people; crime such as this
cannot be forgotten; it cannot be ex-
plated; it is a damned spot that
will not out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15

70. WhhmoFe, Asoui.slfhhs speech
in the interest Of Barrett and human
ity was made by Attorney Gillian,
and touching remarks in behalf Of
the mule were also made by Messrs.
W. j. Smith and Mr.. Lane, on the
part of the society. At the close
Judge Overton looked fatigued, and
set a fine of $40 against Mr.. Barrett.
1t is said the case will be appealed to
a higher court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
~FIeef-FOofed Rncer.

One Frank Woods, darky, with a
dark reputation, raised an uproar this
morning, and has gone to the Island
for six months on account of it. He
sailed forth at an early hour, visited
a colored sister in the eastern
part Of town, called her to the window,
hit her with a club or some other OBJ
ject, then followed up the attack by
DIGGING her to the very door of the
magistrate to whom she went to get out
a warrant. When Officer Zeno 7,
Harris undertook to arrest Woods he
ran like a quarter morse, and finally
plunged square into the bayou away
out near Carroll avenue. The officer.
however, took him in, and Esquire
Elliott sentenced the ugly fellow to
the Island for six months, also set 9
bond Of $500 upon him to appear fol
trial before the criminal court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Ten DoIInrs fhis Mime.

Colonel Tom Barrett (the society
for prevention folks call him Brother
Barrett), caught it for ten dollars this
morning. He had a couple of tough
swearers on hand, but the society had
tougher ones, and acting Recorder
Overton seemed to believe the latter
held the age, as the short-carders have
it, and sailed Mr.. Barrett for a straight
out fine of ten dollars cash. The
cause of the trouble was a poor sore
necked mule caught working in car IA
Of the fernando street line. A neck
strap worked directly on the raw and
swollen flesh, and the suffering brute
presented a touching spectacle Of
cruel treatment. Two persons named
Mckenzie, a stable foreman, and Bell,
a hostler, swore positively that the
strap did not touch the CALLED spot on
the mules sho ulder. Judge T. d,
Eldridge, Mr.. Lane and Foster Tolley
all wore positively that it did. II
was as clear a case Of false swearing
on the part of somebody as was ven,
tilated in the recent libel case Of Ball
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
Police News.

The island is losing its terror. An
other good docket was before the
court this morning.
Mrs. 7. Bernstein was down on the
docket this morning for selling goods
on Sunday. She was discharged.
A negro girl, fourteen years old, was
sentenced to forty days on the island
this morning for street-walking. Her
name is Mary Johns, and she is one Of
the party to the Philips rape case.
A disgraceful row took place on
Beal street, opposite the market
house, last night, about a negro pros
titute, George Jones and a mar
named Brooks, both colored, being
the principals. Brooks was cut in the
body in thirteen different places, the
instrument used being a common Bar.
low knife. Jones is under arrest, and
the wounded man is at his home on
Exchange street. DR.. Baskerville
thinks his condition very dangerous
as he is cut in twosplaces in the lung
and one near the heart.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
ORDINANCE.

SECTI0N l. Be it ordained by ibo
- legislative council, that it is hereby
declared to be a misdemeanor foyp
any keeper Of a retail Liquor s po-
loon, gambling house, designation h npso o ~
mouse OF ill-fame, or any one in uborge ~
such saloon, house, or HOUSES to per,SSit y
minor. under 20 years Of age, to, enter H.
same, or play at any game, or Luy or dripL
;" 'uo
And it is also declared a m-isdemeanor for
any keeper or person in charge of anv biIliaTd
room or saloon to allow any minor. under on
years of age. to lounge about the same. or 10
play at billiards or any other game in tho
same, without the written consent az seiJ
minors parents OF. guardian.
sec. 2. DO 1t further ordained that any one
guilty Of a violation Of this ordinanee sbSII
upon conviction thereof, before the President
of the Fire and Police Commissioner he Sned
not less than one nor more than ffty doliars
for each and every 0ifense.
Passed June 10, 1880.
JOHN 0VERT0N, Jr.,
Atto,t. Chairman pro TEN.
@. j.. PuLLEN, See'y. coo
-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
ICE CREAM, zoe per Saucer.
&c. L. STAFFER, 22O Main. SIT
Christian Brothers College.

The annual examinations Of this
college opened yesterday morning at
nine o'clock and were resumed at
eight o'clock in the evening, A very
select and appreciative audience was
in attendance and appeared to take
great interest in the exercises, consist
ing of examinations in reading, arith-
metic, grammar, catechism, geography
and spelling, as we'll as declarations,
and music by the band and orchestra,
and select pieces for the violin, flute
and piano. Declarations were given
by Willie X. Speed, Samuel William
son, Jos. Mclaughlin, James Draw
ner, Frank Sullivan, John Smiddy,
Richard Smiddy, R. Burford, Lee
Malatesta, J. Flanagan, M. @. Adams
and George Green. The pupils de-
serve great credit for the success
attending the exercises, giving evil
deuce of great diligence on their part.
The more advanced classes will be
examined to-day and tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-15
PersOnaI.

DR.. John A~bercrombie, 240 Main. 82t
DR.. Buddeke, Eye and Ear diseases
No. 56 East Court street. 144+
DR.. W. E. Rogers, resident physi-
clan at Bon Aqua springs, will leave
here for that place tomorrow.
Misses Belle and Clara Hall left
last night on the steamer James W.
Gaf to spend the summer months in
Cincinnati and Chicago.
Miss Jennie Barry, the popular
soprano singer, and Mrs. L. Frederick,
were passengers northward bound by
the steamer Belle Memphis yesterday.