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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26
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Reports from Washington saw the n.r, q
be doubled in size as soon as nossiIla va
tary Welles will recommend heavy snn' Sscts'
tons for building war vessels ~otRA'
The President will call for at least soo A..
men in the aggregate, and money to CIV
pond. 'ss
Congress will at an early DAY susre,a q.
writ of hdbeas corpus wherever there is =, ~. w
ganized rebellion. aud in the judgment ~ ~
President it should be suspended, the sos, se
sion, of course. being temporary.
Baltimore. June %
A correspondent al the imericdn. in -.
ter dated N illamsport, Friday night saw az,
Bowman aud Mr.. Chase were hung AT Iar,;ss
burgh yesterday as spies. He saws the ;nsas
nation is reliable. "''
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

A HUGE PUDDING.-A soldier at Fort Warren
wrote last week to his mother in Boston, reques.
ting her to send him plum pudding. She had
large dish made to order at a tinsmth's, and
got up pudding weighing sixty four pounds,
including among it's ingredients whole box Of
raisns, which she sent The young maa wrote
back that it furnished meal for himself and
eighteen messmates, with a good luncheon left
over
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

APPLE SAUCE.-AE exchange says the great
want of all the soldiers is palliative for the
hard, salt provisions. Old-fashioned apple-but-
ter is the thing-such can be put down in
kegs, and will keep any length of time. in any
climate. Ladies who know the secret, 60 to
work. Dried apples are plenty ard cheap: so is
cider and molasses. The boys will be very CRATE
full, and there is no danger of creating an over
stock
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

BILLY WILSON HuRr.-The New York eor,es,
pendent Of the Buffalo Commercial saw, thu, or
the embarkation of Wilson's Zouaves in transnor..
for the Vanderbilt, "muss" occurred. Col
Wilson, in the annoyance and excitement ;nc;.
dent to such q proceeding among hi. "pe,
lambs" snatched u musket from the hands az !
soldier, and in an effort to jump down from the
deck, fell, the musket striking, fortunately, bayo-
net down, breaking it of, and Billy fell, striking
his head on the side Of the boat, very badly in.
juring himself.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

How IT CANE ABoUr.-It is stated that one
cause Of the arrest of Ex-Governor Pratt, of Ma
ryland. was the fact that he had sent telegraph
dispatch to Senator Benjamin, of Louisiana
After further investigation the treason thus seem
ted turned out to be only d" little remembrance
Of q small arrearage at whist"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

DxArH OF GKo. W. BULLOCK. - This gentle
man died recently at Saginaw City, from injuries
received in attempting to repair the watts at the
Salt Works of the company of which he was =
member.
He was an ex-Mayor of Saginaw City, and a
very estimable man. He leaves a wife, but DO
children.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

The FIRST OF JuLr.-This day is important to
al persons having land returned to the Auditor
Generals Office for delinquent taxes, as the
charge for expense Of sale is made upon unpaid
lands from this date. This charge has been in.
creased BY the Auditor General this year to meet
deficit which has arisen from the receipts OF
shis tund having heretofore fallen short of the
expenditure, consequently the amount now
charged Is ninety cents-a sum barely sufficient
TO cover this deficit. The deficit amouuts in
round numbers to eight thousand dollars.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

a BANKRUPT Crrr.-New Orleans, according
70 10 own press, 10 bankrupt city. At meet.
ING 81 TIE Board Of Aldermen, the Chairman Of
ne finance Committee stated to the board that
"she city vas dead broake and that he copld M,
zee financial daylight"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

SrvRRE.-An exchange says q member of a
rife corps, who has recently become a father,
was asked the other dcy by his young wife what
he would do with little Toddlekns in case he
should have to so out to meet the enemy. He
replied that if he went he would take his child
with him. "How will you carry it: ~ asked the
wife, "Oh, strap it on my back" said he
"Oh, don'e exclaimed the wife, "for then he
will be sure to he shot"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

MOUNTED ZoUAvEs.-We learn that a comps-
ny of "Horse Zouaves are forming in Wiscon-
sin. The dress is to be gray pants, red shirts
with low collar, gray mantle, to come to the sad
die when mounted. The arms of the company
to be MIME rifle, two revolvers, and a sabre.
Horses to be bay or brown. Those who will en-
list for the entire war-be it long or short-who
can follow the style of Marion's men-who can
live, if need be, on one meal and three fights a
day, or more fight and less ea,-are expected to
send in their names without delay.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

fakHrlcrASA.-A Mobile journal says: "The
Sossh has lost confidence in Bragg" We should
think it abou: time. But what game will they
Try nov! We know Of but one other they ex.
Gel in. viz: Bluff. In that, just nov, they'd be
cure - bold full hand of kuavea
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

II VI. Z. y. Howell, Esq, senior editor o.
the Pontiac Gazette, has appointed to a ClerksnP
in the Presumption Office Of the Departments Of
the Interior at Washington.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

ASorHrR.-Robert ]. Graveraet, with whom
many Of our citizens are acquainted, died resent
~ At Marquette.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

MIsCHIEF BREWING IN NEw YORK-The Dem
Ocratic editors Of this State are summoned to
meet in this city on Thursday of next week
We believe this call is dictated by party mag
mates who have entered into = secret understan.
ding with emissaries from the rebe! chiefs to
crowd the government into dscreditable peace,
and that the cooperation of the country press
is needed to give effect to the arrangement
New York Tribune.
The charge of a conspiracy to thwart the gov.
eminent in its efforts to subdue the rebels is
also made from other quarters. The Herald
charges that conspiracy exists aHong the Wall.
street capitalists and English manufacturers to
prevent the government from obtaining money
to carry on the war. This is also positively as.
serted by the World 1t is thought this call for
a meeting of editors is to aid the Wall street
scheme, as well as to embarrass the government
in other ways. 1t is supposed the call originated
with the New York Journal of Commerce, the
Ners, the Day Book, and the Albany atlas ana
Argus. What will be the result of this traror
GUS scheme remains to be seen.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

Arr"'srArSr-willi.m N. Feuson. Of Flint,
has been appointed a member Of the preseu,
Military Board
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

~ What would JEFF. Davis be likely to ny
If you asked him how he felts LONESOME.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-26

had not been unlocked when he left Our in:
formant says, the rebel forces are eager to &c TO
Cairo or anywhere else, where they can fight the
Federal troops, who they think they can whip
easily. He represents the prospects Of the wheat
and corn crops in Tennessee, Mississippi and Al
ALBANIA in the highest degree fattering.
New York, June ~
The 1ribane's Washington correspondent
SAYS:
1.-The War Department. has accepted three
additional regiments from Iowa, making six, In
Guiding one OF cavalry.
at is stated on undoubted authority tina, Sen
ator Wigfall visited this city in the Disguise of
cattle drover, and after making a thorough re-
connoissance returned to Manassas Junction.
The HsraIds dispatch from " Washington, June
18th, saws, concerning the Vienna affair: "The
attack commenced shortly after p. II. The
late hour accounts for the failure of the enemy to
pursue the troops, expecting strong Federal
force near. Gen. Schenck, with sword drawn,
boldly threw himself between the batteries and
his men, giving his orders in a cool and debe-
rate manner, and telling the boys that Ohio ex-
pecsed them TO do their duty. If the train had
advanced one hundred yards further the loss OF
life would have been terrible, and the entire ex-
petition made prisoners bv the enemy.
A General has received information from
Richmond that the troops there drilling in the
bayonet exercise most of the time, preferrisg to
adopt tina. mode Of warfare after making the first
charge. He further states that the rebel troops
viii ultimately fall back on Richmond for the de-
tense of that city"
A special dispatch to the Commercial, dated
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
H. H.. HUMPHREY.

Judge H. L. HUMPHREY of Hudson,
has received the Union nomination for
Senator from this District.
The choice could not have fallen on a
better man. A lawyer of high standing
a man of uuquestioned integrity-a
politician without o stain of personal dis
honor, he is n man who commands the
confidence of all and will receive q will
ing and hearty support.
On the one subject which engrosses all
hearts, he shares the common feeling. and
believes in maintaining the unity of the
Great American Republic, : in lant-
ing the Old Flag over its own again, at
whatever cost of blood or treasure
Hitherto warm partisan, he was one of
the first to declare party lines obliterated
till the war was over, and threw the full
eight of his influence in favor of the
Union movement. We predict that the
votes against him in Pierce county will be
counted us Scattering"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
Probate Notice.

In Probate-Pierce County Court. In the
matter of the estate of Wilson Thing deceased.
ON r-ading and filing the petition of Ed
" nah +. Thing adm INST atix of said es-
late, setting forth amount of personal proper
ty hat has come to her hands and the
disposition thereof; the amount of debts out
standing against said deceased and descrip-
ton of part of the real estate which the sal
deceased died seized. and the conditions and
value of the respective portions thereof; and
praying that license be to her granted to sell
the whole of said real estate. or so much of
said real estate as shall be necessary to pay
said debts and it appearing by said petition
that there is not sufficient personal estate i'll
the hands of said administrative to pay said
debts and that it is necessary in order to pay
the same to sell the whole or part of said
real estate, it is ordered that all persons inter-
estea in said estate appear before the Judge of
this court on Monday, the second day of De-
cember, 1861, at / o'clock p NJ. at his office, in
the CITY of Prescott. then and there to show
cause why license should not be granted to
said administrative to sell said real estate ac-
cording to the prayer of said petition. And
it is further ordered that copy of this order
shall be published for four weeks successfully
prior to said day of hearing in the Prescott
Journal. weekly newspaper published at
Prescott, in said county.
WILLIAM HowEs, County Judge.
Dated at Prescott, Oct. IA, 1861. 25w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
THE LYON GUARDS.

This company is now full and has re
ceived orders to be ready for marching
on Monday next. Though this is the
third company that HIS been quartercd
in this place and the fourth raised in this
Valley, only three weeks have elapsed
since the first man was sworn in, and
only five since the captain received his
commission to raise a company. The
success that has attended the enlistment
of this company. considering the calls
that have previously been made for vol
unteers, is remarkable, and in the ranks
the most perfect harmony and the best
feeling prevails The fact that about
thirty Of tho company are members of
different churches and also that large
proportion are men Of families and valu-
able members of society, are notable in
dicatons Of the moral and intellectual
status of the ranks of the COMPANY
Already have q large number of the
men resolved to keep up company
prayer meeting.
On Wednesday evening the company
met and unanimously elected Rev. N.
Mcleod Captain, and o. L. Maxson 1st
Lieutenant.
The following is the roll as nearly per-
feet as we can get it at present. Re
cruting is going on and it is not unlikely
that number Of names will yet be ad
ded before the departure of the COM
pany /:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
COUNTY OFFICER ..

A County Convention is to be held at
the Co. Seat on Friday to nominate Com
missioners and . Co. School Superinten-
dent.
The Convention will be dou btless full
ly attended, and there will be quite a
number of asprants for the Offices. If
the Convention acts judiciousiy, pntting
up men in whom the people place conf
dence, the ticket there put forth will be
elected.
As the action Of tie Convention is so
near ut hand, it is not necessary to name
the various candidates for nomination.
Suffice it to say, that ticket can easily
be made up Of competent business men,
who Will redeem the county from its pres
ent wretched financial condition. Such
q ticket should be elected, and no other.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
Presentation.

The S Croix Rifles, Company +,
First Regiment Wis. Volunteers, now at
Camp Scott, held meeting Yesterday
morning, at which Lieut.. WI. VIs-
CENT, on behalf Of the company, present
ed Capt. M. M. SAMUEL, commanding,
wit Il an elegant sword. Tho presentn-
ton was accompanied by appropriate
speeches, that were received with enthusi-
asm by the company.
Lieut.. VINCENT sad:
"Capt M III, Samuel. In behalf Of
the st. Croix Rifles am delegated to
present to you this sword, as testimoni-
al of our regard, and of our confidence
in you as ar efficient and able command
or, confidently believing it will never be-
dishonored in the service of our country.
and that it will lead us on gallantly to
battle for the right-and to victory"
After which, three cheers and "big In
jun" we're given for the cause to which
all loyalsts are devoted, and Capt. SAM
UEL, in accepting the testimonial of con-
fidence from his men, addressed them ~
follows:
"LieW. Vincent: In accepting this
sword, it is needless for me to express to
you, in set phrase, my thanks for this
beautiful testimonial If your regard. How
ever unworthy I may be Of the position
to which yourselves and my country have
called me, of one thing be assured--tllat
the recollection of this moment, and the
associations that accompany it, will prove
a most powerful incentive to earnest eff
fort at all times, aud under all circum-
stances, to discharge my every duty to
you and to the common cause of our
common country.
This sword L here devote to that
Cause and that country. As it is now
free from blemish, cleaning unspotted in
its brightness as when it came f'om the
hands of the artficers, so, God willing, it
shall uever be sheathed in dishonor be-
fore our common enemy. I shall lead
you proudly on to victory, and battle
bravelv at your head, 50 long rs this
right arm shall have power to WELD it.
Should the fortunes of war permit ns
safe return to our beloved valley of ST.
Croix, next to the consciousness of having
done my whole duty. the recollection of
your friendship, your faithfulness, and
your patriotism, embodied in this trustv
blade, shall be the most grateful. The
hour calls to action. Our duty and our
future are one! Let lis here renew our
vows of devotion to our country, and be
ouI watchword, henceforth, 'Give us vie
tory, or give us DEATH"
1t was voted by the company that
these proceedings be published in the
Milwaukee SENTINEL, and the St. Croix
Valley papers.
The meeting broke up with three rous-
ing cheers for Capt. SAMUEL.
This company was formed in the St.
Croix Valley, and has, thus far, spoken
well Cor that section, from which it is
representative.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
Circuit Court-Picrce County.

George W. Heath against Horace X. McKin
stry, Harvey Seely, Isaac Munson. Gilbert
Woodruff. and Reuben Ives, assignee OF
Reuben Cole [Summons for Relef1
State of Wisconsin, to the above named de-
PENDANTS
VOU are hereby summoned and required
i 70 answer the complaint in this action
of whicha copy is herewith served upon you.
and servo copy of your answer on the SUBJ
scribets at their office in the City of Prescott,
Pierce county, Wisconsin, within twenty days
after--the service hereof. exclusive of the day
OF such service; and if you fail to answer the
complaint as aforesaid. the plaintiff will APP
ply to the court for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Witness the Hon. L. P. Wetherby, Judge
of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, at the city of
Prescott. the 4th day of September. one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty-one. no22w6
WHITE s JAY, Plaintiffs Attorneys
The complaint in the above action, was filed
in the office of the clerk Circuit Court Tor
Pierce County, Sept. Sth 1861 49,
WHITE d JAY, Plffs Atty.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
Union Assembly District Con-
YenffOn.

There will be Union Assembly Dis
trict Convention hell 1T River Fails on
Saturday, Oct. 10, at o'clock P. NJ. for
the pdrpose Of nominating n candidate
for Member of the Assembly. to be sup
ported and elected at the approaching
election by the loyal voters of the Dis
trict comprising the counties of Pierce
and ST. Croix. Each county will be en-
titled to six Delegates in said Convention.
II. A: TAYLOR, Union District
j. J. n n. NC MCKEE, EIn' Committee
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
|COMMU NICATED.I

ED. Journal Small-souled people
are plenty, and not few stop at the
Kilbourn House, and wait half a day, or
all night for boat. and never think of
paying for the accommodation afforded.
Let me give an instance: A gentle
man living in Hastings, with four ladies,
recently came to the Kilbourn House
about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, 10 take
the boat for home The steamer was de-
tanned, and at supper he declined to 60
to the table. They occupied the parlor
all night, sleeping rather miscellaneous
" on the sofa and floor, and getting con-
siderably mixed up" while the fire and
lights were kept burning for their bene-
fit. Tn the morning they declined to
take breakfast, and when they left, the
gentleman was highly offended at being
asked to pay q small bill, as he SAID che
had not had anything"
If mcanness and parsimony can stoop
much lower, will you tell how and oblige
KILBoURN HOUSE.
Prescott Oct. 16, 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
POLITICAL NOTICES.
County Seat Conventio on.

The undersigned being of the opinion that
it is nexpedient to remove the County Seat of
Pierce County from its present location, and
that the question of its permanently is the zeal
and only important issue in the choice of Co
officers at the coming election, hereby unite
in calling upon the qualified electors III the
county who are of like opinion, to hold cau-
cuses in the several towns and wards of the
county OH the evening of Oct 18th, for the pur
pose of clecting delegates to a County Con-
yenton to be holden at the County Seat on
18th of October to nominate county ticket
to be supported at the ensuing n ov election.
Each town and ward will be entitled to the
following number of delegates Prescott lst
Ward 3.2nd Ward 5. Oak Grove g. Martell 3.
Trenton l, Hartland l. Pleasant Valley 3, Ell
Paso l, Perry 2. River Falls 6, Trimbelle 3,
Clifton g. D. Bluff / abell
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
Circuit COurt--CO. of Pierce.

The State of Wisconsin. to Horace K. Nc
kinstry. Mckinstry. Harvey See
~. Eno7 ID. Raymond. Isaao -Munso,. and
Henry Munson. Defendants
NOU are hereby summoned and required
i TO answer the complaint of Willard Ives
plaintiff, which will be filed in the office of
the Clerk of this Court, at The county seat, in
said county, and serve a copy of your answer
on the subscribers, at their office, in city
Of Prescott, in said county, within twenty
days after the serv ce hereof, exclusive of the
day of such service +; and if you tail to answer
the complaint as aforesaid, the said Willard
Ives will apply to the court for the, relief de-
manded in the complaint.
You've II FITCH, Pl'ffs Att'ys.
Dated October 6, 1861. n25w6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
Notice..

EprToR JOURNAL Please announce that
will be candidate for County Superintendent
of Common Schools for Fierce county at thu,
ensuing Nov. election. trust that an exre-
rience of over Tenty five years. as pracil-
cal teacher, has given me advant ges that are
desirable in the office sought.
would give reference to Prof. Wilcox.
Rev. NJ. Stevens and g. W Pratt, ESQ.,.
of River Falls: O. Strahl. w. Crippin and S.
r. Gum. of Perry Rev. W. G Dennson. OF
Oak Grove; j. d. Trumbull, of Maiden Rock
and the citizens Of Prescott and vicinity. with
whom have lived for the past three years
Sept. 23, 81. WI. hAtCh.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
School Lands in Pierce County.

EDITOR Journal In n trip just
II ade through Pierce and st. Croix
counties have been utterly surprised at
the steady aud solid improvement that
has been made in the last four years
Where in 1856 saw what seemed to be
one vast expanse of wild, uncultivated
land, now is dotted all over with cultiva-
ted fields, showing that the pioneer was
truly there, and the clusters of stacks of
wheat and other grain told that bis labor
had be- crowned with Success. Yet,
Mr.. Editor, there is much yet to do in
tue st. Croix Valley, You have thous
ands upon thousands of broad fertile acr. =
as yet stranger to the plough of tho
sturdy pioneer. Upon enquiry find
that great deal of the uncultivated ter
ritory is what you call School or Univer-
sity land which is now in the hands Of
the state, and in the speculative times of
1856 was appraised by commissioners
appointed for that purpose, at high val
uation, and consequently is out of the
reach Of the actual settler. This is all
wrong, it is unjust, not only to the peo-
pie of your valley, but in my opinion is
a serious drawback upon the school fund
of the State.
You SHOULD instruct your representa-
tives, in both branches of the Lcgisla-
ture, to present this matter in its true
LIGHT get the valuation reduced. and you
will not only as by magic develope your
whole country but at the same time add
to the school fund of your State.
Yours truly,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-16
Circuit COUrt--CO. of Pierce.

The State of Wisconsin, to George Loomis
and Lucy LOOMS, Defendants:
VOU are hereby summened and required
L to answer the complaint of Gilbert Wood
ruff, plaintiff, which will be filed in the office
of the Clerk of this Court, at the county seat,
in said county. and serve a copy of your an
swer on the subscribers at their office, in the
city of Prescott, in said county. within TWEEN
ty days after the service hereof exclusive of
the day of such service and if you fail 70
answer the complaint as aforesaid, the said
Gilbert Woodruff will apply to the court for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
You've d FiTcH, Pl'ffs Att'ys
Dated October 8, 1861 n25w6