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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Well Done.

We believe that the st. Croix Valley,
comprising the counties of Pierce, St.
Croix and Polk, has furnished more sold
iers for the war. according to its popula-
ton, than any other section of the State.
Three companies, containing over 100
men each, have already gone to the seat
of war, and three other companies, the
Lyon Guards" "Polk County Rifles
and .sPrescott Artillery" have rendered
their services. We have thus furnished
nearly sac hundred men out of district
containing less thon four times that num-
Der of voters. In addition to this, COM
pany OF cavalry is nbw forming, which
we have no doubt. will soon be ready
for service. All honor to the patriots OF
the Northwsst.-Itmes.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

Corporals.-lst Hale Cowles, 81 Nor
man Hooker, Sd VIM. Moody, 4th A.
j. Jones, 9Th c. Mansegh, 9th J. Dolin,
eth J. Follinsbee, 9Th r. Lowell.
The company has as pleasant a street
as any in camp.
The camp is about : Of mile from the
La Crosse Depot in gentle slope in full
view Of the city.
I almost 70 get to mention little in
cident which occurred last night. While
preparing for the night, it was deemed
necessary that there should be some
straw procured for the "boys" in the
tents. AS every one was anxious to Sc
cure bis share there was general STAN
pede for the straw-pile, and it was found
necessary to station quad. Just before
the time came for the distribution, there
was large collection of 'boys" gather
ed around and some detained the guard
at one point while they secured the straw.
Just as they had gathered an armful a
voice was heard, "Hold there, I am
watch here myself Upon looking
around behold Col. Starkweather was
standing among them, and giving pecu-
liar twinkle to his eve went on and dis
tributed the straw 10 the satisfaction Of
all.
We are to be mustered into the service
tomorrow.
Company "F" is the flower of the reg
inent thus far. There are seven COM
panies now in camp, the other three not
yet recruited.
We have not received our arms or uni
forms, but expect to have them some
time this week. All are DESTROYS to get
them. Joseph B. Peabody has not been
able to appear upon parade because of a
sore throat, but is getting better; none 9TH
ers in any way indisposed.
The boys "says" many thanks to the
ladies and citizeIs of Prescott and vicini-
ty, for their kindness and attention while
there. Aud while OH tented field, or in
the heat of battle their memory will
strengthen our arms and inspire us with
a stronger love for the truth, the right
and the Union.
Yours truly, QUAD.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Notice..

EDITOR JOURNAL Please annornce that
will be candidate for County Superintendent
of Common Schools for Fierce county at the
ensuing Nov. election. / trust that an exre-
rience of over twenty-five years. as a pract
cal teacher, has given me advant ges that are
desirable in the Office sought.
l would give reference to Prof. Wilcox.
Rev. NJ. Stevens and G. W. Pratt, Esq.,
of River Falls; 0. Strahl, ". Crippin and S.
r. Gum, of Perry Rev. W. c Deunison, of
Oak Grove; j. d. Trumbull, of Maiden Rock
and the citizens Of Prescott and vicinity. with
whom have lived for tie past three years
Sept. %, 81. ". t. HATCH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Camp Correspondence.

CAMP ScorT, Wis, Sept. 22d 1861.
DEAR LUTTE As you exacted APRON
Use from me to try to keep you "posted,
with regard to the movements and mat
ters which mig be of interest connected
with the st, Crotr BITES, l shall, in this
letter, give only the incidents of our trip
from Prescott and arrival here.
We left Prescott at 8 80 P. NJ. moth
ing of interest occurring during the af-
ternoon. The boys were all in good
spirits, and officers and men had no
cause for complaint, none forgetting to
act the gentleman in any instance.
Immediately upon our arrival at La
Crosse, about 6 80 Saturday morning
we were marched in two ranks to the cars
and with three rousing cheers for the I'm
ion, the Constitution and ''everybody
generally" took our departure.
At Minnesota Junction we were joined
by Company az of the lst Regiment
from Fond du Lac, and two hundred
Germans Of the Artillery, the latter des
tined for Racine.
On arriving at camp we werc welcom-
ed by the Adjutant and Col. Starkweath-
err, ana assigned as Company Of"
We arc now enjoying the realities of
camp life. Realities I say, for there is
no humbug about it. We are now in
quarters, and visiting, dancing and "lag-
er" are among the things only to be re-
membered by us; but all are willing TO
let them pass.
Tie c. mpany bel an election ef non
commissioned officers last evening which
resulted as follows:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Mr., Editor Il have understood tba

Mr.. Editor Il have understood that
there is aD effort being made to spring a
trap upon us in regard to the nomination
of Assemblyman from this District. The
way they expect to do it is by bringing
on the nomination Of Assemblyman ut
the Union Senatorial Convention which
is to be held at Hudson. had hoped
that the union Of the two great political
parties in this District would be conduct.
ed in more honorable manner than ap-
pearances now indicate. We want CON
vention of the District to make anomina-
ton. A LIFELONG DEMOCRAT.
Prescott, Oct. 9, 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

ring the latter part of the defence the
squaw tainted. The plea was considered
invalid, and the offender sentenced to
give the lady 90 yellow feather, breach
that was dangling from his nose, and a
dozen coon skins" The sentence vas
no sooner concluded than tho young
squaw sprang upon her feet and elapsed
her bands, while she exclaimed with
JOY, Now me ready to be courted
again - }.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Union County Convention.

Pursuant to a call of numerous citi-
zens of Pierce county, duly published,
the delegates from the various towns of
county, met at Irimbeile on Saturday,
the 28ta of Sept, and were organised by
eecting J. w. Beardsley Chairman and
". T. Hatch Secretary.
On motion, the chair appointed G. W.
Pratt, w. c. Dennison, and Thomas
Hurley committee on credentials. The
committee reported the following towns
fully represented F.:
Prescott, lst and I'd Wards, s votes;
River Falls, g.; Oak Grove. 2; Trim
belle, 8; Perry, Isabelle, FL Paso, Hart
land and Trenton, each.
The Convention then proceeded to
eject six delegates to attend the Senate
rial Convention, to be holden at Hin lson
IN the 9th of Oct, with the following
result: G. w. Pratt, Thomas Hurley,
I. T. Maynard, J. w. Beardsley, o. c..
Whitney and w C.. HINT.
Amotion was then made and seconded
that tue Convention proceed to nominate
aCounty School Superintendent. This
motion caused considerable enquiry and
some discussion, which brought out the
facts, that a very large majority of the
delegates came there expecting the NOM
inaton to be made. The motion was
carried by large majority.
An informal ballot was had resulting
rs follows: w. T. Hatch received IA
votes; G. W. Pratt, 4 D. Thurston, 8;
J. N. Mckee, 2; B. Wilcox, 1.
Mr. Pratt and Mr.. Wilcox were not
candidates; they requested their names
not to be used.
Messrs. Thurston, Mckee and Brown
then withdrew their names, when for
nal ballot was taken, resulting in the
nomination of ". 7. Hatch, there being
but three votes cast for any other person.
A resolution was then passed instruc-
ting the Senatorial Delegates from Pierce
co. to unite with the St Croix Delegates
at the Convention on the 9th, if their
Delegates are so authorised, in the nomi-
nation Of candidate for the Assembly.
J. W. Beardsley then offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was passed
without discussion, calling down great
applause and cheers
RESOLVED, By the Delegates in this
Convention assembled that the Delegates
thus duly elected are pledged to no par
ty, but tia. they are pledged to sustain
no man for any Office within the gift of
the people except he be an outspoken
Union man; believing that this war is
thrust upon US By an unjust minority,
and shall be in favor Of carrying the
war from washington to the Gulf of
Mexico unless traitors sooner lay down
their arms and sue for peace.
]. W. Beardsley was then called upon
for remarks, when he responded in most
decided and uncompromising Union
speech. He was followed by Dennison,
Pratt Wilcox, Hatch and others.
The Convention was marked by per-
feet unanimity of feeling, and although
composed of almost half and half, of
men who had formerly acted on oppo-
ate sides in politics, yet there was but one
spirit manifested there, and that was to
ignore party till the stars and stripes
should again float on every foot of our
once happy aud united domain.
y. Strahl offered q resolution, which
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mo. %.
Eadisca Correspondence.


mADIooN, 'PI' ~O' '~o''
DEAR JOURNAL Il leave for Racine
tomorrow to commence my duties there;
hut before l go wish to pen few lines
with reference to things in Madison.
| The 7th Regiment left last Saturday.
as you have probably heard. Col. Van
doris conduct on that occasion call d
forth much criticism and censure. 1t
NAV we'll be doubted whether such men
should be placed in command of our sol
diers whatever may be their military ex
perience.
The members Of the 8th are rapidly
! perfecting themselves in company and
battalion drill, and will be ready to leave
within two weeks. The companies Of
the 18th are beginning to come in --
To-day fine company from Mazomania.
called the Watson Guards, came into
camp. Conspicuous among them was a
tall, stalwart Highlander, dressed in bis
plaid, with bare knees AMI costume to
match. He, of conrse, attracted much
attention,
Although thousand men have left
this place they are not missed. There
seems to be just as many rs before, while
the activity in the various offices seems
increased by the arrival of recruits of the
18th Regiment. No person who is not
familiar with the details of these offices
can form anv idea of the vast amount 81
labor involved in their transactions,
Take tue Quarter-master Generals office
for example. Since the adjournment of
the special session Of the Legislature this
office has expended about five hundred
thousand dollars, The paying ont Of this
vast sum under the peculiar arrangement
adopted for securing its legitimate expen
ditures and receiving The articles and dis
posing of them again to the respective
Regiments, involves vast amount Of ia
Dor.
General Treadway, the Quarter-inaster
General. seems to have constitution Of
iron. Neither the great responsibility OF
his office nor the thousand and one petty
vexations and trials to which lie is sub
jected daily seems to effect either bis
health or temper. He is assisted by Mr..
Van Slyke, President Of the Dane Co,
Bank, and bv rs able . body of Clerks
as can be mustered in Wisconsin. Each
man has bis particular and respective du-
ties aud is responsible for his department;
but at the same time, each one must nee
essari1y understand the general working
of the office. 1t must be gratifying TO
the people Of this State to know that
while the Quarter General con-
suits every real want of the volunteers,
and is most dillgont in studying their
welfare and providing for ii; he is at the
same time most judicious and careful in
his expenditures. When the details Of
the various offices If this State are mad
public the people of this State will find
more to commend than the people of
other States seem 10 at present. Fl.
-----Ne-e .ar--
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

THE FAIR.--We for the last time urge
upon our readers the necessity of attend
ing the County Fair, to be held here on
Friday and Saturday of this week. We
sincerely hope that every farmer in Pierce
County will bring to the Fair some ag-
ricultural product from his own FARM
Because military excitement has and does
engross the public mind, wo should not
entirely neglect this important branch of
industry in the exhibition of the agricul-
tural and mechanical products of the
country.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

unanimously passed, authorizing Dele
gates to the Senatorial Convention to
send their proxy if they could not attend
themselves. The chair, by vote of the
Convention, appointed Union County
Committee.
1t was ordered that the proceedings of
this meeting be furnished for publication
to the Prescott Journal and the Hudson
papers. w. L. HATCH, Sec'y.
September 2eth, 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Convention at River Falls.
w. I. HATCH,
City Clerk.

Pursuant to previous notice, the voters
of River Falls meet in caucus on the
Evening of the 25th inst, to elect dele
gates to attend the County Convention,
to be held at TrimbelIe, on the 28th inst,
to elect delegates to the Senatorial Con-
venton. The meeting was organized by
electing A. L. Cox Chairman, and VIM.
Powell Secretary The following per-
sons were elected delegates: 0. S. Pow
ell, G. w. Pratt, PerIey Knowles, Hosea
B. Bates, Calvin Randall and G. r. Griff-
in.
On motion of VIM. Powell and sec
ended by S. NJ. Davis, those delegates
were instructed to represent the Town Of
River Falls. as delegates in the Conven-
ton nominating County Officers. The
following persons were appointed, Un-
ion committee for the town of River Falls,
viz. J. A. Short, Perley Knowles, G.
R. Griffin and J. A. Lord. 1t was vo-
ted that copy of these proceedings be
sent t o the Prescott Journal for Pnblica-
ton. On motion the meeting adjourn
ed.
A. L. Cox, Cham.
VIM, POWELL, Sec.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Notice..

At the request of many friends Of Educa-
ton, L hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Superintendent of Schools
for the county of Pierce, subject to the decis-
ion OF Union Convention. which may be
called to nominate a candidate for said Office
Reference-no person "in Particular hut 10
all persons in the county with whom | am
personally or by iopf tation acquainted
J. N. MCKEE.
Prescott, Wis, September o. 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
The Conventions.

The Union and Republican State Conven-
tions held at Madison last week were largely
attended. The Union ticket has on it four
Republicans and four Democrats; the Repub-
lican Ticket five Republicans and three Dem
ocrats The two tickets are as follows:
Next week we will speak of them more fully
UNION TICKET.
Gov.-Louis P. Harvey, Lit. cow G..
Allen, Sec, of State-J F. Lewis, Treasurer
S. D. Hastings, Atty Gen.-J. Fl. Wowe, Blk
Com.-John Bracken. State Suppl. G
McKindley. State Prison Com. Hans G. Heg.
REPUBLICAN UNION NOMINATION.
Gov.-L. P. Harvey, Lit. Gov. Ed
ward Solomon, State Sec.-J. T. Lewis,
State Treas.-S. D. Hastings, Atty Gen.
]. H. Howe, Blk Com.-Wm. H. Ram
say, State Suppl. L. Pickard, State
Prison Com.-Hans G. Heg.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

The LYON GUARDs.--Captain Nc
Leod's company, the Lyon Guards, has
rs men sworn in and several more who
have signed their names to become mem
bers. Mr.. Mcleod has been only fifteen
days raising his company, and during
this time has met with remarkably good
success. He expects by the latter part of
next week to have his company full-one
hundred and one men, and will be ready
for marching orders. Mr.. Mcleod has
recovered from the slight injury he re-
ceived at Hudson, and is now resuming
his labors connected with bis company.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

~ There has been'a new company
of soldiers raised at Hastings and order
ed to Fort Smelling. 1t consists of about
fifty men. Mr.. Preston, formerly Of the
Saltwater Guards, s the Captain. l.
p. Ticknor is The 1st Lieutenant, and
Samuel Ingman the I'd, both of Has
tings.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

H Reichert has just returned from
Milwaukee with fresh supply of eata-
bIes and drinkables. He has fine lot of
cigars, and fresh oysters, the first bivalves
of the season.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Resolution.

Resolvel, BY the Common Council Of ths
CITY of Prescott, that the use OF the Levee, in
front, of Lots five (5) six (6) and seven ~
in Block E in Sbazer's Addition is granted To
John Dudley d Co. SO long as they may use
it for Mill purposes provided the nesessa,y
pass ways be kept open,tor the use of the pub
lie.
IN. WuIrrLE. Mayor.
w. T. HATCH, Clerk.
Prescott, Sept. 9th. 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

Sc Capt. Samuel, OF the St. Croix
Rifles, arrived here on the Sunday even
ing boat, from Camp Scott. Wis. He is
on his way to St. Croix Falls to secure
volunteers sufficient to ill out his COM
pany.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

@ The light draught barge Port
Byron, Capt. Barnes as mastos, has been
loading with wheat at the levee for Il day
or two. She took on board about three
thousand bushels and was taken down
the river by the steamer Weuona to La
Crosse.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Take Notice.

The ST. Croix Valley Medical Association
will hold its annual meeting at Hudson on tho
18th of October next 1t is hoped that all reg
ular Physicians in the Valley viii attend il
possible.
D. ANDREWS, Sec.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

~ Captain Wilkin, formerly of a
company in the Minnesota lst Regiment,
has been promoted to NJ joI of the Min
pnesota I'd.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

w Last Sunday night old Jacob
Frost appeared in his mantle of white for
the first time this year.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

c. P.BRowx respectfully announces to th.
Electors of Pierce County that he is candi-
date 3or the office of County Superintendent
of Schools. References--Prof Is. Wilcox aud
Lutte A. Taylor.
September "a. 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

F There is call in the Hudson
Times signed by a number of Republi
cans, Cor q Senatorial Convention to meet
in Hudson on the 10th of this month.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

GN There are several fast men with
an equal number of fast horses III town,
fitting their horses for the Fair We ex-
pect to see some 2 40 travelling this
week.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

~ John Harwell has fitted up a
building on Kinickinic Street for Meat
Market. He has a good variety of meat.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

w Rev. Mr.. McKindley, of st Croix
Falls, has. been appointed Chaplain of
the Wis. 9Th Regiment
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

E See A. Ruley's advertisement in
another column. He keeps first class
Saloon, and will receive liberal patron
age.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

ES- D. d. Price is repairing room
in Central Block, next to Leismau's boot
and shoe shop, for a furniture room.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

re Large quantities of wheat come
in daily, and it is selling from so to 81
cents. etr
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

H- On Thursday evening, the last
day of the Fair at Hudson, there will be
q dance at Richor's Hall.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

N Israel Smith, a young man at
River Falls, one day last week received
nm injury from falling into well, which
broke both his legs. The injury received
will not prove fatal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

IS- The Mississippi is at low stage
of water and the boats rub on the sand
bars.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

@ Keep the horrors at arms
length. Never turn n blessing round to
see whether it has dark side or net.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
Yours truly,

Ey- It seems hard case that, when
man dies. bis better half is entitled to
only third.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

@ G. B. Cox shipped eight loads of
flour East on Monday last.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

~ Which Summer Retreat was
the most crowded this season? That
from Manassas to Washington,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
To Whom it may Concern.

The undersigned having by mutual consent.
divided their personal and real estate, and
each having agreed to take care OF and provide
for ourselves, do hereby give due notice that
we shall pay 10 debts ofthe others contract
ing after this date.
LOVE- Goss
SusAs GosR,
River Falls Sept IS, 1861
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

r Grounds for Ccmplaint.-Quar-
termaster's coffee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

~ Gerritt Smith hns given five
dollars TO each family left by volunteers
from the tewn of Cazenovia, n. Y.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02

ST Quite number of our citizens
will attend the Fair at Hudson, to-mor-
row.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-10-02
5o0AL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
Prescott, Wisconsin, Oct. 2, 1861.

ez- For List of Banks, Market Report and
Ldi5st Nclrs see Fourth page.
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5rltft Poetry.
THEODORE.

I'm the quaint. old house so brown,
With the hh,cs under the caves,
From the morning light TIL the sun goes down
A mother sits and grieves.
And she means tl,ro' the long dark night,
so murnnring heart, be still!
IIo had not died in strangers home
If it had not been God S will"
c: He is sick and near to death,''
1t flashed from the lightning's scroll!
And a shuddering terror wildly swept
Its darkness over her soul.
To and fro through the little room,
Parting the curtains white,
AS waits the prisoner for his doom
She waited for news that night.
.: He is dead ''-it was all they said
They dared not speak his name, Tcome
But the burning words, she knew they would
They scorchcd in her heart, like flame.
To and fro in The little room;-
Was it the schoolgirls song
She only heard the thnnderous car
Crashing and crushing along.
Over the iron road,
Hard and cold as her fate,
Bearing with stern, remorselcss speed
Its pale and precious freight.
's He is come ''-it was II they said
No need to tell her more,
She knew the tread that brought her dead
So close to his mothers door.
So near and yet so far
Can she look ON his face and live
His face so strange, with the cold mute lips
Without one smile to give.
Once more. and nevcrmore,
She parts the clustering HAIR;
She kisses his cheek, and the folded hands,
And the forehead, white and fair.
Gone-how dark and stll
Is the little curtaincd room -
il is years. they say, it seems not day,
Since it laughed in light and bloom.
From the fields of living green
The victor's song sweeps down;
But an angle sometimes walks unseen
In the dear old house so brown
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-13

Crescent Cake.-Rub to cream hal'a pound
Of good butter, and three-quarters OF pound
of very nice sugar; take seven eggs, beat
yoks and white separately and we'll, stir in
the sugar and butter, add a wineglass OF
brandy, the half of grated nutmeg, and
pound aud half sifted -four; just hciore
baking pour in tumber full OF rich cream,
stirring as little as possible. THIS vii! 10
found quite as good as its name.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-13

OUT OF ORDER The chairman OF politi-
cal meeting. seeing u rowdy who was ialsng
his arm to throw stale Egg at him baw Cd
out. Sir. your motion Id out OF orSer