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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

THE Union Ticket has carried New
York by about 100000 majority.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

We understand that Sewing Society
is being organized by the ladies OF Pres
CIT, to meet regularly this winter, for
the purpose of sewing for the soldiers.
This is noble enterprise, and speaks
well for their devotion to the cause Of
L:bertr.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

THE building of sidewalks in the city
is progressing very fairly. A good thing
to do.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

Frank AIbee, putting in glass, com
Gil room, l IS
Lafayette Parker, for labor and ma
terial furnished as Pound
Master, s.
The following motion passed the coun
ell: That the ground selected by the
Mayor, belonging to John Meyer. on
lot No. /, block A, original plat Of the
city Of Prescott, is declared to be the
Public Pound, and the appointment of
L. Parker rs Pound Master is hereby
confirmed, by this council.
On motion council adjourned.
w. I. HATCH, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

Mr.. left will preach at the Baptist
Church next Sunday morning.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

GW II. J. Raymond, of the New
York Times, is elected to the New York
Legislature. and Caleb Gushing to the
" General Court" in Massachusetts.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

The BAND OF HOPE will meet at the
Methodist Church next Saturday after
noon, at 2 o'clock, at which time may be
expected the inaugural address of Rev.
Mr.. ORsBoRxE, as leader. Not only the
children, but the parents, and all those
interested in the cause. are Invited to be
present.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

&c Barnum's latest curiosity is tur
tie which weighs 500 pounds and is "ssid
to be" ! 900 years Old.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13

THE church going people OF this place
were favored by rather an unusual thing,
last Sunday morning, viz, q sermon
preached in uniform, by Capt. n. Nc
LEoD, former Pastor Of the Congrega
tional Church. He left on Monday to
reioin his command, at Camp Randall.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL HALL,

COUNCIL HALL,
Nov. 6th, '6l.
Regular Meeting.-Council called to
order by the Mayor. Present, Aid.
Cheney, Griffin, Barnard, Ha, ilaud, and
RAIDER. Minutes of last meeting read
and approved.
The following bills we've presented:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-23
LETTER FROM LIEUTENANT BAdLBY.
TUSCALOOSA. Ala Doo 8. 1861


Alderman JAMES BAuLxY.-
DsAx BncrnEs-We left Richmond for this place on Fri
oay november a. arriving in Petersburg (whers poor
Acc oed on tho evening Of ths day; changed ca
'or we'den North Carolina when special train was on
gagged to carry .s through 70 Montgomery Ala Inoed
not enumerate the many little ncidons that occurred
during our RAPID travelling down to Dixies Land, suffice
IT to say that the usual query q "What did you come
WYNN hA'c orf' answered by the boys with such as
1--WE are the advance guard Of Lncons my waiting 10
DO relieved" aud "Came down TO seek farm &C. 40
large crowd Of the good people of Augusta Ca, vel
coined us TO heir city on SIN ay oath and during our
two nous stay attracted considerable curiosity from
then Inc wonde ful exploits Of the Sixty ninth at Ma
assas are not unknown To tn tzen Of this section Of
the country and whom of them Ia attracts
great attention Tn por ie!i' VS. are aim st naked and
Heaven knows what will be thor fato II confined hos
We reached Montgomery Monday at two r. H.. and
were conducted by onr polic and g,utlemaniy guard
(hc Fourth Louisiana bato " quarters, the
river, whore tho officers twenty in number
modated with wall tents and the privatcs zone hnd ell
an nfty) undor sheds. We 70 s,nt four days wait.
ing the return OF the tina, convey us to
$50 additional prisoners board tho freight boat
AVERY, and after pleasant passage up ho Aab ma,
Iombgbee and Black warrior rivors-distance from
Montgomery $40 miicswo tbs Tn day arrived at
Tnsca!oosa-a very handsome little city, the capital
OF the State, but now the scat oil military school and
hue unatc asy lun-he Latter place about 10 be per-
mancnt homo while cs ent in tho South but present
We occupy tho Washington II tel, situated On the p Incl
pal street OF the city our Comm ssly, Capt Griswold
q s. A., thinks that II is very probable may remain
hero all winter If SO, we will be LIE comfortable. and
viii rem lin without inurmuriIg
Your money has not yet CONS. II will take some time
for us to hear from Richmond, this place 100
miles from tho seat Of tho G. Mode at government ana
then the Communication Is not direct, 50 must wait
patiently.
have already alluded in former letter TO the extra
ordiaiy unannity OF sentiment of tho people OF tho
south In regad " this All whom convclsed with
a. they were not ow-express ardc II secession
This dwalhsh place appears aimcst cnt ely deserted
It's Inhabitants tney having cntei cd tile ny rrpe
(as they tc m s) Lincoln rides tessid Indians,
and many other silly ephots. It is time government
looks this fact square In tbs tac0. Or t.oois
worsted IN almost evoy battle. The enemy have GER
taihy provei themselves begQreIt power. Therefore
let tho war be conducted on civilized principles, let
immediate exchange oi pr sonoi DO effected, and thank
IN less than twelve months Will be able to brag
the Conede ats back INTO tho Union which they
endeavJrilg to d.sn4 uiDer.
Love 10 all the .o,hs.
Your a.octionato brother,
yoiN BAGIEY,
Lieutenant Company Il. 69ih regmont.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-23

no power 70 seize ana deain cszsn for whstsve, h
misn. have said, written or done, and that no
lewas OF the same blood - he OF
that ne camo from good Revolutionary stock-lsn
that the present revolution had not
within him tho principles OF tho Revolution OF l706 TIL.
camp and closely confined Two days after his i'm ri.
sonment no wrote 10 his family strict I'M motions 70 trust
Mexican revolution in preference TO tho Southern con-
fodcracy. (Appause.) lie again offered his parole
out re sed 10 acceptt. He desired that his vie slo I'D
nave twenty days time 70 60 T ON Matamoras and he
nen BEGAN 70 concct plans for his escape and made
acqua...nce Of boy whom he had previously known q
little OF, and who guarding him. Tho lecturer in
duced MIN TO play ba kgammon, and snccoedol, while
playing the game, to 80 with hun abont his pc.
ono teml"stous night he made an excuse, went out and
"unu an olce VINO was ase P, babe him good gut, and
h put INTO his tent lieutenant To keep him company
oh tho noxt day broth kentuckia was placed outside
nwatch him. then another, and anothcr--the last ce
iorttcu pistol shot, Thus four were cont nuay watch
him. IL aways-o show his watchers thai he was
insi his tent-llaced his boots outsIae his tent as
though he were IN the Astr House, and tied his tent ia.
silo. lilo had however, a pair of shoes in his trunk
aid having put them on, no lifted up one siie
Of the tent and escaped TO Mexico and no
Meyntan shouted God aad Iibertyo as
enthusiastic 9 ny as he DID lilo th,n proceeded to
backgammon box. He related to him tho
the sccessonsts ut his escape who At first believed
ut he had committed suicide, and search made
had ha charge him placed ind arrest for ncgii
gence. and guardedby the who had placed
sotry over him during he lectuers) confinement
(Appauso) He concluded by drawing parallel between
lilo sisp nso Of tho h beas corpus existing In the
North aud tho arrest by military authority in the South
The 81 he considered jstiiilble and climate under
ne circumstances and denounced tho laitcr gross
infringement on the rights OF American citizens.
Jldge pierrelont that the hanxs Of the meeting
DO given IT, the ccu Tor lis abo eloquent
which WAS carried unanimously.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-23

Canadian lour rather better, with sales OF TOO
IBIS closing within the above range prices. Southern
-four heavy FOR the lower grades while prime quail
tics though net active were steady Tho sales embraced
about 200 bbls. Rye heavy a, our quotations
Corn meal was quiet and prices unchanged. Wheat waa
mer for gcoi spring, While winter red was duh and
cIasci heavy. Prime To- choice white was scarce and
prices unchanged The sllc embraced about 600 bushes
at u II i1 diaiy While OHIO, 81 IS tor White Michigan
81 SI} IL 80 ~ rod Western club 81 10 81 al Tor am.
bcr d., 81 IS for sd satc 81 81 81 os amber Iowa
81 70 81 30 Tor Milwaukee, GLIB, 81 q 81 Is for North
western cleo, 81 70 81 2ija for Racine spring and at
~ - y n !oT spring Com was iirmar with good
dtFnand N a., % spcculacn; the sales embrace about
o. Goo ba hais al O. c 6ic for eastward AMI al S4a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-23
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

SAFE RDAY, Dec 21-GP.M
Asuss.-The market was steady and the late adv aucs
sustained With small sales at SO for both sorts
Observation-Disclosures market exhibited more nrm.
ness and closed better for shipping grades Of common
and medium qualities, while the higher grades were TN.
charged and the demand moderate. The sales embraced
about IL COO bbs. closing within The following RANGE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-23
FINANCIAL AND CONNER GAL.

SUNDAY, Dec. %, 1851.
The import movement Of last week was light i,
dry goods, but rather neayy in general mer, .su-
disc. The leading imports OF the latter were:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-23

The steady importation Of these articles, in spite
OF the present condition of the country should
prove instructive to the Committee on WAYS and
Means in Congress. The duty on tea, coffee, sugar
and hides might be considerably increased without
reducing the consumption. The revival Of specie
shipments occurs, with appropriateness, simula
ncously with the increase III imports. We ex-
ported last week more gold tn we had done
for three months previously. Happily, our pro-
duce exports continue on a liberal scale. The fol-
lowing are the official tables for the ~ and
since January L.
l,PoRrs
Fer the Week. 1852 1850 1s6I
Dry goods .......... S2Si2,2a) 1877 1914 a44 13I
General mcrcha disc 2,li4 200 1,i2s,42l 2oo3 Isl
Total for the week. 81 9s6,f29 2,fOT 315 2Sl7 al2
Previously reported 227 4is,7i7 2s,95s,&57 1l9, g3
Since jan l.. $232 435 $40 22l 665 672 12l SAL 4s3
ExroRs IEopufE ASp MER aaNosE.
1859. 1860. 1851.
For the week. .... So ll2,Sc3 1862 .452 3T26 235
Previously reported IS $40 oJ2 OF $50 l20 12I
Since JAM sos ,G52 So 0s 2i7 ,5sl ISL Gas 523
EXPORTS .s,ftg.
1859. 1860 1861.
For the week. Sl52,J'2 2.CeO 45a GA
Previously reported. 6397Y, 1873 AZ 5T4 1877 34o5 ss5
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-23
EIr. Charles Anderson on Secession and
the Southwest.

uUTN EAUIEY,
Lieutenant Com pany Il. 69th reg imon
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18
Latest by Telegraph.
By Wilson's Line to the ENQUIRER.

From Washington, April l6th.
 Not less than 25,OOO troops will be here as soon as they can be mustered, this number will be required, and twice the number with the de- lection in Maryland, should Virginia secede.
 The War Department and Executive place entire confidence in Gen. Scott, Totten and tne o,her officers.
 The R. I. regiment are ordered to Washington; The position of the Pennsylvania troops VIII depeid on the course of Virginia. The oroet ior troops will be doubled if Virginia goes o1l.- There is intense excitement to know wna' Mat1 land, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky VIII d.. The means offered the government m way of money, will be ample to prosecute the war TOT two years at least. The good order in the DIS trict of Columbia postpones the declaration or m ,rtial law which the President was ready ioF v.sterdav. Gen. Scott is in constant consultation at the war department. The National kihes, the best drilled company under re-organization, nave sworn to support the Government. The ranks o1 the U. s. army are filled up with excellent per sons at Washington, besides those joining the volunteers. It is said up to noon to-day, the President had orders of 80,0O0 men; the vo!un' teers it is believed, will meet all the requisiions to be made by the government for the war. MSl. Dowell, adjutant general, who was General " oo.s aid at Buena Vista, is at the war department again in full uniform, all day mastering m sns volunteers, who desire to serve. me cly ~sA excited last night over the news that 9y eompa' w vices to Gov. Morgan, and regiments, making over .OOO men now ready to march, and were as once accepted by Gen. Cameron
 Washington, April l7th.
 -, l,, do,sblad and d The quota for men has been oouI,ea saas In. anu s regiments from Boston have 'eeo as"''ss "''V'f
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18
CORNWALL.

The war news of the last few days sends thrill of excitement to every heart, and there is but one voice respecting it, and that is that the govern ment must be sustained. The only regret ex- pressed at the action of the government is, that the President has not called for twice the number of men. Our mottoe is make short and thorough work of it.
 - The number of inhabitants in this town ac- eording to the late census is l,959; of these IA are over 80 years old, and l5 over 70, ls5 be- tween 6o and 70, l59 between 50 and 50. ls4 be- tween 40 and 50, 257 betweeu 30 and 40. 3a7 be- tween 20 and 10, ss3 between 10 and 20. 534 he. tween l and 10.
 The oldest inhabitant is Mr. Edward Harrison he IS (92) ninety-two years old, retains his mental faculties in remarkable degree, and can read without glasses.
 It is a feast to sit with any of these octagena- rians, possessed as they are of strong minds, and retentive memories, and listen to the unwritten history both general and local of the past genera tion
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18

Ed~ At the drawing of seats for Members ir the House of Representatives in Hartford the other day, some wag affixed tie name of Mr. A. G. BEANDEGEE of New London to the .S5eake1.'s Chair. This may be the " slate''-but we have member from Litchfel5 County who is well deserving of the position that chair would give him, and whom, if We mistake not, the Litchiield delegation will present ill caucus. The gentle man Is an old member of the House, and most competent for the position of presiding officer.
 We refer to Jud ge N. B. SMITH of Woodbury.
 Judge Catlin of Harwinton has also been free ly spoken of for the position-but his long expe- rience and eminent fitness seem to us to qualify him quite as well for the position of Chairman of the Finance Committee, and leader of the House; and We want such men as Catlin and Carter and Brandegee upon the floor
 Litchfeld County has not, We believe, present. ed candidate for tie Speakership for many years, and We trust our county members will give either Judge Smith or Judge Catlin their undi vided support.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18

bDr We have rarely or never witnessed so much excitement in Litchfeld as that on Mon day afternoon upon receipt of the news of the Surrender of Fort Sumter. Eager knots of ctti. zens gathered about the street corners discussing the affair, and but one sentiment ttatnadted aR.- Party distinctions were wholly lost sight of, and all patriotic men, Democrats and Republicans proclaimed hearty devotion to the Union and for the upholdiug of the government. Such k the sentiment everywhere throughout the coun try.
 There is something of movement on foot t, get up Mass Meeting sometime during the lat ter part of this week in Litchfied for the purpos of declaring the sentiment of this town to be in ia vor of maintaining the Unlon and the Constitution at all hazards. Such meeting would be oppor tune and we have no doubt would be largely at tended. We hope it may be called at once.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18
Gpeal alll Npllntu aDsWs.
LiTCHFIELD.

.it caucus of the Republican party held at cd for Postmaster of this village by a vote of 86 to 25 for all others. Mr. Marsh will therefore probably be appointed and will make an excel lent and popular st-AIastar.
 ! - Gideon II. Hollister Esq.,. has returned to i tl:s village from New York, and will open a law office here, as formerly. His advertisement ap- pears elsewhere.
 !. -Rhenhart, the Jeweller, Gift Book man, Cigar seller and Donkey proprietor has gone in to still a new branch of business. He has on hand stock of most excellent Rhina-wine, has Rlainhart, which he sells in bottles sinsly or b ' the dozen. Ii is a soft, refreshing. delicious and harmless beverage, RLeinLart has. Ee know, for we've been there.
 1 - hcnd oryan came grinding around our of- flee ill the midst of the rain oa Saturday last the old worn cut airs of "Dixie'' ':Gentle Annie &c-and as it's last sound: died away and the grinder faded and went away we thought of the Winsted Hsral4, ani wondered how long it would be before hhat hand organ and it's monkey 1 would be "played out.' How longe How long?
 u 4 tremendous excitement was raised in the village on Sunday morning last by the dis covcry of negro named Pedro (not the original Don Pedro) in the office of the "LitchieId Mutt ual Insurance Co.,. He had broken into the Post Office, crawling through a delivery window, while the Deputy P. NJ. was at breakfast, and racd the money drawers of all the bills, gold, and silver lc could find, amounting in all to $32- 6G; and then, perhaps frigh enel by the entranc of Mir. Marsh, broke into the Insurance office | where he was found skulking behind the safe, by M srsh. The darkey immediately burst open a window, and leaping through, made tracks across lots in the direction of Meadow St. Mir. Marsh giving the alarm, was fast after him, urging the colored gentleman to stop, which he finally did with the assistance of Constable. Munger and MT. Munson, who embraced him closely and held him couchant until the arrival of Mr. Deputy Sheriff Peck.
 low scavcnger about town by the name of Geo. Baldwin (no connection with the P. M.) IS supposed to have been implicated in the bur- glary, and together with the darkey was bound
 over to the next term of the Superior Court by
 MT. Justice Dutton on Monday for trial, in $lOC
 each, which not being able to raise the parti colored couple were safely lodged in jail. It k probable that they will be tried this term upon , a beneh-warrant. II. B. Graves, Esq, acts as : counsel for the Prosecution.
 Ca Tuesday they were brought before Judg, 9 McCurdy of the Superior Court, and sentenced to months impTi onmeat in the County Jail e -one of the coldest, rawest, wettcst, meanes - North East snow storms paid us rude visit ol T Tuesday The wind blowed and howled, th . snow flew, the rains descended and the flood . came. Everything which the day before locke.
 green and vernal, was covered all over agail
 with the tedious old white of winter. Verify
 this on the 16th of April, is "winter lingering il
 the lap of spring. with vengeance.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18

Har Now that We believe it is fully ascertain ed that the new minister to Belgum is not ou,' HENRY $. SANFORD of New Milford, we beg to congratulate the latter upon his freedom from the the many temptations residence at the f,mous Belgium capital would almost cer,ainlv nr. sent to young man of his ardent temperament and yielding disposition. Also we tender him o,r congratulations that he isn't the Stafford that has been so s0pleasaatly complimented by all the state papers on superintendent which must be emi. nently pleasing end instructive to the gentleman from Derby. And finally we might add to our expression of sympathy, pleasant suggestion that an appointment to West pointment would toe disappointment to our Sanford-"o or any other man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18
2ittbftIO Gnqnltn.
THURSDAY. APRIL IS. 1861.
THE WAR!

HTy YOUR HANDS, MY DISSATISFIED COUNTRY MEN. SSp NOT IN MINE, IS THE MOMENTors ISSUE eF CIVIL WAR. TIE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT AssAIL YOU; YOU CAN HAVE NO CONFLICT WITH OUT BEING YOURSELVES THE AGGREssoRs; YOU HAVE NO OATH REGISTERED IN HEAVEN TO DE- srRoY THE GOVERNMENT, WHILE l SHALL HAVE THE MOST SOLEMN ONE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT ANp DEFEND IT.
 Our readers will at once recognize these sub lime and patriotic words, as taken from the h. augural Address of President LINCOLN.
 Prophetic indeed! "You can have no con- fict without being yourselves the aggrcssory, ,"- and fulfilled to the letter--the Government has not assailed the South, h,-WAR IS BEGUN by the South alone, an2dhe Souat must hare enouq7z of H
 We have reached the most momentous crisis iu the history of our Republic. The Rebellion o the seven States has now assumed the position o TREASON. An attack has been made upon gov ernment property, fortress belonging to the United States has been bombarded by the rebels, and by force of one hundred to one, has been overpowered and taken. The President has is- sued his proclamation calling for 75,000 men to alQ lil SuppresSlnS II reDtllloi, duu NohHSctlCu' is called upon to furnish one of these regiments of 7s0 raen. Thus, briefly, stands the present position of affairs.
 It will be needless for us to add any word o comment to the details of the events of the pas week, to which we devote so large portion 0 this weeks paper. We cannot add to the genera feeling of deep, hearty indignation and sorrow i, the first instance, at the attack made upon For Sumter and its capture, nor to the tremendous popular sentiment that succeeds, in which the whole heart and voice of the people all over the North, without distinction of party, rises in spon taneous and feryent unison. in favor of the Union, and for uphclding the Constitution and enforcing the kI,rS.
 Tbis is the standpoint 10 which this day events bring us all. We are all either fer the Union or against itl God help us all in this day of trial to STAND FIRM. and may the curses and anathemas of a united people rest upon those who are striving to destroy our Republic, or who sym pa,hize with and abct tLo Rebels
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-04-18

subject to immediate transfer to the reeu,s, force. The regular militia will be organized into 25 regiments which upon . war basis makea 25, 1000 men. The adjutants office was throng- ed Saturday by influential persons, irrespective of party offering their services to support the federal government.
 Gov. Yates of Illinois issues a proclamation Monday, converting an extra session of the Leg islature on the 23d, to take prompt and thorough ly measures for sustaining the federal government and upholding the Union. MAINE. The Secretary of War has made reouisitioD upon Gov. Washburn for one regiment. Gov. Washburn's answer was
 Maine will respond promptly to your call.- The people of this State, ofall parties will rally with alacrlty to the maintenance of the poyern ment and defence of the Flag" l A proclamation will be issued to.morrow so- . special session of the Legislature for Monday next.
 PHILADELPHIA, April l6.-The excitement has subsided, but the affair has caused an im- mense sale of flags. Atvarious military quar- ters volunteers are enlisting rapidly, especially Germans.
 CHARLESTON, April l5-Troops have been ordered to march here, and all volunteers are or dered on duty.
 ACTION IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY,
 NEW YORK, April l5.-Orders from Washing. ton to fill up federal regiments as speedily ss possible. Recruiting officers are crowded with applicants to-day. In Jersey City the feeling is universal in favor of sustaing the Government at all hazards. The Second Regiment will tender its services, about six hundred Wide Awakes are said to have done the same
 | VERMONT.
 Gov. Fairbanks will respond promptly to the call of the Secretary of War for troops Extra session of legislature called for next week. NEW HAMPSHIRE.
 Gov. Goodwin will comply with the requisition of the President for troops as soon as received Two regiments will be offered instead of one, as reported, VI