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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
SenatoriaI Convention.

The Undersigned, members of the Republl-
ran and Democratic committees for the 2oth
Senatorial District, under the old apport'on-
rnent. believing that all other political issues
should be postponed TIL the issue OF Govern
mon, or No Government is decided by the
contest in which the Nation is engaged, and
itbeing their duty to take some action liz ref
.ereBce to the nomination of State Senator,t they
request The legal voters la the new District,
composed of the counties of Pierce, st. Croix,
Polk, Burnett, Douglas, La Pointe and Ash
hnd to lay aside all partisan feelings, and
unite for the nomination and election of
State Senator upon the single issue of fitness
70! the Office and fidelity to the National Gov
eminent.
To this end the undersigned hereby call
convention for the nomination of State Sena-
tor. to be held at Hudson. on "Wednesday, the
9Th dav of October next, to be composed OF
the following number of delegates from each
organized county, apportioned upon the total
vote polled therein at the last Presidential cleo
ton.
Pierce County 6. Douglas County
ST. Croix " 7 La Pointe 90
Polk 3 Ashland
DANIEL MEARS, Mem. Dem. Co.
JAMES B. ebay, Rep. Is
OLIVER GIBBS Jr., Rep. ''
Prescott, August "a, 1861
NOrE-The above are all the committee
men residing in the District under the new APP
portionment. with the exception of /. L. Fos-
gER, dem, VINO declines to sign thecall.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
Interesting Letter.-The fol

4AS~A SSSS s~~SSS1s 90
lowing letter is from gentleman of note
in the scientific world, and the author Of
some standard religious publications. He
has been a subscriber to tie JOURNAL
from the commencement Of its publica-
ton.
= + I cannot refrain.
even at this late date, from expressing
my regrets that your valuable paper has
been removed from the beautiful village
of River Falls-I say beautiful, because
the JOURNALS own editorials have led me
to infer this; and should ever sigh, like
CowPER,
"For a lodge in some vast Wilderness,
Some boundless contiguity of shade.
Where rumor of oppression and deceit.
OF unsuccessful or successful war,
Might never reach me more
should turn intuitively to River Falls,
expecting however to find a blooming
prairie instead of ''vast Wilderness"
and the "contiguity Of shade" not indeed
boundless.
But as am not romantic enough to
seek an Eden in some elsie of Beauty"
l could content myself by viewing Nature
in her simple, everyday attire, to ranble
among the hills and by the streams-to
sit down if weary, upon the banks of the
Kinlckinic, favorte pane, by the way,
and although l am entirely ignorant of
its meaning,* [ would not like to be set
down with that obtuse parsonage of
whom the poet says;
"a primrose on the rivers brim,
A yellow primrose was to him,
And it was nothing more"
The name in question suggests to my
mind a limpid, pebbly, rolicking stream,
beautifully bordered with romantic seen
err. 1t brings with it also home like,
retrospective feeling. My Puritan home
was hallowed by many an antiquated
reminiscence, and although it received
the cuphonious name of "LilIy Pond
Lawn" yet our immediate surroundings
bore many a mark of the bed Mans for
raer presence. He gave names to our
Town and State-labeled lake and river
with names that will cover them till the
waters are dried up. Our little town
could boast of its Massasoit House: on
our north were the villages Quanticutt
and Seetuckett: on the south were Co.
cheesett, Hackamack and Lake Nippin-
INSECT; adjoining these were Massapogg,
Kinnikunnett, Titticut and SQUAD City.
The latter l always suspected as belong
ing to the bogus family. This listof for
midable names will account for my intu-
tive reverence for whatever seems their
counterpart, hence my fancy for the
name of Kinickinic. ~tsss Is
Please excuse this depression. Ny first
intention was simply to bid good bye to
the JOURNAL. Anticipating trip across
the Atlantic in the course Of few weeks,
it becomes necessary to close with many
papers, and in doirg so, | wish to express
nv thanks to the JOURNAL for the stand
it has taken on the side of Justice, Truth
and Liberty, and that by racy editorials
and well-timed clippings it has so often
amused and cheered a passing hour.
never anticipate personal interview
on this side of that river which separates
us from the Celestial City, bit cannot
forbear to urge the continued mainten-
ance of those principles SO much needed
to govern us in this time Of our country's
peril. II
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

The Co. Fair will be held on the 4th
and 5th Of October. The Executive
Committee are taking hold of it in earn
est, and will do all in their power to make
it q success. There are now but four
weeks for preparation. Let farmers and
artisans each begin the work Of prepsra-
ton, that we may have fair worthy of
the Banner County.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

A couple were recently united in the
wands of bedlock, at Minnehaba, "under
the rock from which the laughing water
falls" The ceremony is said to have
been interesting-at least it could not
have been dry.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

LAST Saturday evening some one set
FIRE to VIM. Sondsrman's Wagon shop.
1t was luckily discovered soon enough to
prevent much damage. There was no
doubt bat that it Was the work of an in
cendiary.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

THE Court House will not be erected
this season. A comfortable building will
be put up in which to hold Court, and
the county offices will probably be re-
moved to Mr.. Crippin's Hotel, where
they can have convenient quarters.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

Eg DR.. THoRNH1 Ii, SID. STARR, NJ
A. FULTON, and other gentlemen from
Hudson were in town yerterday. The DR.
was on his way to Madison, being Sur
goon of the 9Th regiment. He took with
him a fine war horse.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

Our La Crosse correspondent rather
satrizes the removal of the Co. Seat
Those opposed to. the removal will agree
with the article, and the balance can en-
joy it on the principle that those laugh
who win.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Office Of Agent Of Normal Schools. !
Madison, Wis. august %, 1891
Editor ofMe Hudson City Times -
[ have appointed an institute at Hudson,
under the charge of Hon. J. L. Picksrd,
State Superintendent, to begin Oct, Z,
and continue through the weed.
c. Ii. ALLEN,
DOT. of Board of Regents of Y. S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

"a We understand that our young friend,
d. A. TAYLOR, editor of the Hudson CITY Times
has raised squad of infantry. We are not
advised whether its services will be rendered
to Government, but understand it is warranted
not to finch before the bre-- fortifca-
tons. Here is what the jubilant PARENT"
says:
CAN ErIsoAD.-There is joy in the house of
"ye editor" hereof. Throwing aside all fl
cures of speech. we. would say that "suthin
has draped." GRE-A-c1ous what a thought |!
We're PARENT" A feminine ten-pounder
is ouis. Hereafter our newspaper ambition
win iull and we shall make " Infantry Prac-
tice our forte. Fl
Our friends win pleaee understand that we
are ready to "come down" with the necessary
beverages" IS
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

THE Star says that John Bartlett of
Hudson recently killed three chickens on
the wing, at a single discharge of one
barrel of his gun. Good enough. John
ought to join the sharpshooters.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

The St. Paul Press publishes story
of how the people on Rush River thought
the secessionists had driven the loyal
people out of st. Paul. The Press in
publishing the story proves that tits pos
sessed of more verdancy then it attributes
to the Rush River people.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

We have the atlantic for Sept, but
have not space to speak of it as it de-
serves. The Atlantic comes up nobly to
the requirements of the present time. 1t
not only maintains its customary high
literary merit, but it speaks right elo-
quently for Liberty and Law. Every
man with brain should read it. For
sale by MCKEE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

TIE little steamer Enterpr;ss makes
her trips with as much regularity As we
attend to our meals. No higher compli-
ment could be paid.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

E. R. Orrs, formerly editor of the
Hudson North Star. latterly an attache
of the Missouri Republican Office, is now
Lieut.. of the Missouri Eight, and is in
this section resulting for company Of
sharp shooters. H H
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

THE Transcript has abandoned its
claim to being the "official paper" of the
county,-one of the most sensible things
it has done recently.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
Prescott, Sept, 2, 1861.

The Steamer H. S. Allen, is now
newly repaired and making her regular
trips. Capt. GRAY always keeps her
neat as parlor, and she runs like men,
Der of Congress from battle.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
RESOLUTION.

Resolucd, By the Common Council of the
city of Prescott, that the Treasurer Of this
city is instructed to take Tax Certificates of
the county for the amount Of delinquent tax
returned this year.
J. NJ, WHIPPLE, Mayor.
w. 7. HATCH, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
GUNBoATs FOR THE MISSISSIPPI

GUNBoATs FOR THE MIssIssIppr-
The boats are TO bo IT'S feet long, so feet
beam, and the entire depth Is feet Q
inches, and made Of extra heavy timber.
The engines are TO be22 inches in liam
ter, Q feet stroke, with 5 boilers. Tho
boats are to be ofthe stern wheel order,
bat the wheel will be SO arranged as not
TO show. a
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

La Crosse and Mil. r. R.-By recent
change of time. one of the La Crosse line of
steamers, Northern Belle, Keokak and Frank
ting at La Crosse with the next morning
train. At present this is the only line by
which passengers from here can reach Milwau-
kee or Chicago the next evening after leav-
ing. CHARLEY BARNES, Agent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

The Sept. Wis. Farmer is capital
number,in matter and appearance. If
the farmers could see it, they could not
fail to subscribe.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

MICHAEL FIELD, Of Racine, has been
appointed Register Of the Land Office at
st. Croix Falls.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

SEE the calls for conventions in this pa
per. Never was the action of conventions
gilmore importance. Lstthepeople turn
out. $50 ~ $3.50
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

WE are indebted to Hon. LUTHER
HANcHRrr and DR.. o. T. MAxsoN fol
valuable public documents.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

R. ]. BELL, of River Falls has for some
time had his tannery in operation At that
place. He pays the highest price for
hides.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

~ A Union Mass Meeting, is to be
held at Madison on the 10th inst. The
call is signed by Influential men Of both
parties,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

= Kinicklnic is the Indian name of a plant
which possesses many of the qualities Of to-
bacco. and is found in mundane on the banks
of this stream hence its name.-ED. JouR.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

The State Fair has been postponed
this year on account of the grounds be-
ing occupied by the troops.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

SENATOR c. B. Cox, has gone to Mad
ison to act on the State Board of Equal
ization.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

God mercies are like a large chain.
every link leads to another; present mer.
cics assure you Ct future ones.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
Republican County Convention.

A Republican County Convention will be
held at the County Seat in Perry, on Sautr-
day, Oct. 18th, at IL o'clock N. for the pur-
pose of tlecting six Delegates to attend the AS
sembly District Convention, to be holden at
River Falls on Tuesday, October 18th, and
for the purpose Of transaction of such other
business as may come before the Convention.
Each town and ward will be entitled to the
following number of Delegates, based on the
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
D ENTIST

C.S. KICKER, DENTIST,
p" AS located permanently at Prescott
IL Rooms next door TO Grifin's Store.
Business solicited.
Prescott, July 3lst, 1860.
MA If.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
Council Proceedings.
Council HALL, August 80, 1S6

WYNN IL AAALLt "a" w,
The Mayor being absent, the Council
was called to order by R. S. Griffin, the
President. Present-Ald Griffin, Scha-
ser, Barnard, Haviand and RAIDER. Min
utes of last meeting read and approved.
A petition from the property holders
on Orange Street, between Broad and
Dakota Streets, praying for the laying
down of sidewalks between said last
mentioned Streets, was read, and after
some discussion, a resolution was unani-
mously adopted, ordering said walks to
be made.
The account of s. B. Suydam, for as
sessing ID Ward was allowed, $35,25
Also, to J. G. Button, for draft
ing ordinance, etc., 200
The standing committee on License
made the following report and recon-
mendation, which were unanimously
adopted
REPoRY OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSE.
Your committee would ask leave to
submit the following Report The par
ties named below have paid in to the
hands of the Treasurer the amount set
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

RARE CHANCE FOR A
O. OA0 in County Orders. down, and 800
pAOO Cash, on time, will buy i60 acres
of first class Timber Land, miles East of
Walkers Saw Mill, in Ell Paso, on the State
Rpad. There are 1000 or more large sized
Sugar Naples on the land and
Three Improved Farms
adjoining. Title perfect Descnption-nw
OLIVER GIBBS. Jr.
Prescott, August 20, 1861. nIGw4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04
, ooAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
Prescott, Wisconsin, Sept. 4. 1851.

rx- For List of Banks, Market Report and
Isstt Ners see Fourth page.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

NEW ADVERTISE
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-09-04

lowing letter is from gentleman of note
in the scientific world, and the author Of
some standard religious publications. He
has been subscriber to tie JOURNAL
from the commencement Of its publica-
ton.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-26

| people, onr constituents II they once arc
relieved from military rule, and have per
4 mission to express their sentiments. W II
hail our action here with Joy aud glad
ness, and will respond 70 II with hearts of
gratitude, and with actions that will Tell
on the future destiny Of this country.
We all love Virginia. We have always
I been devoted to our Institutions, / am sure.
1t is not our interest 70 do an injury to the
mother of US all. 1t Is our duty to adj
vance her interests, her prosperity and the
happiness of the people. f'.sur5 o6E
action here will result in thar happiness
and prosperity. =.
Yet our work is not done with the ac-
ton of this Convention. We have here
done our work, and, inmy estimation, have
done It well. We have recognized a
government for the State of Virginia. in
lieu al the one which has been usurped,
We have appointed officers in those posi-.
tiohs to execute those duties where men
have acted heretofore faithltssly, and ner-
nit me to say, you have been happy in the
selections to fill theTArlous Offices filled
by the ordinances and acts of this Con-
ventiOn. You have chosen men who are
capable, who are hoGest, and who will be
faithful to the Constitution and laws of
their country. have every confidence in
them that they will discharge their duties
as men, honest men, men who will not go
to the right nor TO tile left, but straight
along in the line Of their duty.
Then it is for us, gentlemen, after hav-
ing iuaugnrhtcd this government, to go
home, not to idle away our time-not to
fold our arms in i1actiou, hut to go home
with the determination to execute the gov
eminent which WI have re-OrganiEed; to
put in motion in etery county and in every
neighbOrhNod within our power. And if
genllenlel WHO are opposed to us in poll
Lies on this gIstt4 uestlOn of secession see
mt to attempt agsipst6 oppose the free exc
cution OF she lHws, it will be necessary for
US, by the strong arm of the law, to put
our purpose into execution II is too late
too be modest in this matter. 1t is too late
Tor gentlemen now to Doubt. The time
Tor action has nov arrived; and he who
now filters, ut time when his country
most needs his services, falters at time
when that falteringis not only II sin but
crime of the deepest dye.
Let US then go bone and enter upon the
execution of tue government which we
have recognized. The people AIN suits
ned by an overwhelming majority are with
US, and If we ouly'manifest the disposition
and the determination to execute our pur-
pose all will be welt.
Gentlemen, l return you my thanks for
the compliment you have been pleased to
6estow on me in adopting this resolution.
have spent few days with you here very
pleasantly, and have enjoyed myself as well
AS ever did iu my life. With these re-
marks and my thenks close and take leave
of you.
The Convention then adjourned to meet
again on the first tuesday in August next
at two o'clock P. T., nnless otherwise or.
dered by the Governor with the advice of
his Council.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-26
Headacho and IDENTITY.

Mr. Liscomh, of Birmingham, says:
81 have found in Bnrhave's Holland
Bitters remedy for headache and debili-
~. Ny wife has also used it with the
greatest benefit"
MIR. A. s. Nicholson also remarks that
he has experienced much relief from its
use for headache.
Take halfa teaspoonful three times day
an hour before meals Eat moderately,
and then of wholesome food. and you will
find this is really remedy tor sick and
nervous headache, weakness of any kind,
costlveness and piles. Being perfectly
simple in composition, it may he taken
without fear by the invalid Possessing a
fine aromatic favor, is is very grateful to
the debilitaled stomach.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-26

secretnry-Ot-war Cameron has besnma-
king "a speech, We observe, in which he in
sists that ours is
THE strongest government, to-day, in
the world. Il is the government of the
people. Every man here is a sovereign,
and every man is acting in defence Of his
rights, while obedient TO that great bond
which unites US in common brotherhood.
aud makes every inch of American soil sa-
cred to the whole people, :
He also denOmiuated the secessiouists
the ''mOnarchists of the South" and said
that their WOuld-be government
Ignores the people, and is already seek
lag for examples among the despotisms
OF the Old World TO conduct aud completes
its experiment of Decentralization, They
have no Sympathy With the industrious
laboting Nausea Of our people. They live
by the sweat Of other mems broWs-the
sinews and muscle Of other men feed them
aud their misfortune lS that they have done
nothing but govern"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-26

\
euu tue movements of the Union troops,
and IN short they are beginning to feel the
pressure all the evils and horrors of the
war they have brought upon themselves.
Never was punishment better deserved.
but for these secessionists of Western Vir-
ginia, tho rebel troops would neve; have
been in their midst, and the occupation of
thelr country by our army would have
been wholly needless. Even now their
renomoas leaders are at Richmond, leav-
ing no stone unturned to secure large
SESel army for their section, and it is
known to he partly at their solicitation
that the ,rr-enforcemeuts, now arriving,
have been sent.
Meanwhile, The Secessinnists here are
active and determined. They embrace
every opportunity-and not few are pre-
sented-to convey information to the rebel
forces. They net MS constant spies on orr
movements, and of late have been caught
watchingt the roads, with their rihesnt Ilhnd'
and firing at Struggling parties of our men.
Aud still the farce of nrrPsting them, ad-
ministering the oath of allegiance and re
leasing them again,goes on. The oath hut
gives them additional facilities. and the
traitors regard its sanctions. about as
much as would pack of Choctaw5 Is it
not time for little vigorous action in this
matter! If giving aid and comfort to the
enemy be treason, why not punish n few
Uf the traitors who are being daily sworn
and turned loose again, to shoot Mt our
soldiers, and help the rebel army in plot
ting for the assassination of our scouts
The judiciOus hanging of half dozen of
these copperheAds would be better, to-day,
than couple of additional regiments at
PhilliPpi. How much longer must our
officers, acting under orders from Cincin-
natl and Washington, continue to embOld-
en- these men to still more dnstardly cnor-
mities2
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-26

a prOVerb, says the Boston Post, is prao.
tical every day wisdom put up in small
packages. What diamonds are to the lar
ger and cheaper minerals, proverbs are to
essays speeches, and IOng-wiuded dis
courses in gene raj Here are some of the
most pointed of them: "Much would have
more aud lost ALI" warning to the over.
greedy. "Mnnners often make fortunes"
pithy incentive to polite men. "Every
path has puddle" rebuke to those who
think their lot is a great deal worse thaa
that :Of their neighbors. "Don't light
your candle at both ends" wholesome
caution against the absurdiiy Of ertrava-
gance. "A man must ask his wife leave
to thrive" a hint at the Importance of
economy in household affairs. Reckless
youth makes rusfuI age"-requires no
comment; one may see it daily in the street.
IA hungry man is an angry man." very
suggestive to wives who would have ami
able husbands.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-06-26
PROCLAMATION BY THE COVER.
NOR OF VIRGINIA.
City Of MheeIlng. Lima .,1d- ia


WHEREAS. by an Ordinance Of the Convention of
the people Of Virginia. which assembled In tiIis city
on the 18th inst, entitled Ordinance fJr the
reorganization Of the State Government" Il was
amongst other things, ordained. that 1.-The Delegates
elected to the General Assembly the 23d day 81
9ay last, and the Senators entitled under existing
laws to aeatsin the next General Assembly and those
who may be hereafter elected fill vacancirs who
shall qualify themselves by taking the oath or ania-
ton therein after set forth, shaiI constitute the
Legislature Of tile State, To schtrge the duties aud
exercise the powers pertaining tile General ASscn,-
Dly, and II being by the Ordinance, further
ordlinel, that the General Assembly shall assemble
IL the City Of Wheeling On tho LIST day If July in
tue year la6l and proceed to organize themsevs as
prescribed by existing laws, in their respective
Now 1. Francis II. Poirpolnt. 0avernor of the
commonwealth Of virginia, do, by this my prOclt-
nation, summon the Senators and members Of the
House OF Delegates, tins composing the Legislature
Of the state TO assemble the United States
LIST day Of July, 1861.
- Given under my hand and seal. Mt the
lis City OF Wheeling, this 22d day of june iu
the year Of our Lord 1861, and the S5th of
- the Commonwealth.
BY the Govcruur,
1. A: HAGANs, Secretary Of the Conmonw ealth.