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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26


But to return, JoE, may be more emphatic
on the subject of SNOW. because all the past
night spent in car. on the Potsdam and
Wateltown Railroad ,wedged into snow banks
The engine was a grrintng little rnnt, (l
think ii must have been the titinan of the lit
ter belonging to the road) and it was discour-
aged at every drift. Well, the old fellows
grumbled and snoozed and sn@Fed like por-
poises and wheezed like engines in embryo;
the old ladies sort of fell together IN an undis-
tingushable heap of clothes, hoops, and hui
MARTY; the young ladies, who had been so
prim and pleasing, kind o cuddled up into
all sorts of I'M geometrical positions, and oe-
easonally woke up, looking frowsy and feYcr-
ish while the set to which your correspond
ent belonged played euchre. and made forag-
ing excursions to neighboring farmhouse.
bringing awav pies, the eating of Which
would be an almost adequate punishment for
Gen. Buckner and his associates. However,
we finally reached here, to find further de-
Law inevitable, which | pass away in writing
this epistle-but tell you. JOE. can't think
of last night without leaving off the Pots, and
stvling that road The dam Watert0wE Rail-
roed. You will see there is nothing wicked
in the expression, as the first descriptive a6-
iectiye lacks the final II which would make
the expression improT and protane.
Speaking about Idil-cdio, ooE' lHcy ais
really progressive Institution. There Is
something romantic in the way they link far
distant places to each other-traversing states
in hours, and continents i'll days. i well re-
member when | used to wonder il | should
ever see an actual train OF cars in motion, and
when | did, and began to take occasional
short sides, looked almost with awe upon
the people who had just come from another
state. and / felt belittlcd and foolish whe1
thought of the indifference with which the
/. through ticketers" must look upon u mere
.sway passenger "a twenty miller.
1t is amusing for a practic9d eye to note the
occupants of a rail-car. II takes but a glance
IN determine who are well bred, and who
wish tn appear "smart," and who are green"
rrexperience and vanity betray themselves in
moment, though their possessors may be OBJ
liyious of the fact / must relate an instance
which | witnessed on the Michigan Central,
some weeks ago. On the tram was women
of about forty, tall, spare, llght-complexion.
with voice sharp and cutting as the whistle
If the winter wind around the exposed gable
end of n horse-shed, hut she was decked out
with The finery of belle and her bloodless
face made hideous bv a constant srirk of self
conceit AS the brakeman shouted " Kalama-
ZOO" she started up in surprise. and, turning
T., the conductor. souealed, lis this Kalama-
z-o-og" eyes madam" I" WHIT I get off
herei'' she said, with mighty accent on the
personal pronoun, ard atiGhted amidst tic
mirth of Che passengers.
IN.B.-If had mother Ike that, ! would
get divorce OF perish in the attempt.l
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
A CHALLENGE.

EDITOR JOURNAL Il perceive that
the protested friends of temperance are
pretending that it is the wish Of the ma
jority of our citizens to do away with IL
cense in this city. .t.s.
Now. as I do not wish to do anything
to prevent fair Union Caucus on
Thursday night, propose that we do
not let tho subject Of temperance come
into our election, but that we have print
ed ON the bottom of all the tickets, For
License" : Against License" and let
the wish of the majority be fairly ex-
pressed. - LICENSE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

IrEMs-The Augusta House, and ad-
joining blocks at La Crosse, were burned
few days since.
We are indebted to Sen. HOWE for
public documents.
"A bill has passed the Legislature
SOGlshing the 18th judicial circuit
Judge WErHERBY will preside in the
Chippewa valley.
Col. MURPHY, of the 9Th Wis, has
9 appointed Military Inspector of the
district Of Cairo.
Tho Saltwater Messenger says that
~ rebel camps are suffering from the
,, ne time of the tapping of trsss has
,,n r.s' and there Is prospect Of good
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
". T. HATCH, City Clerk.
To the Voters of Pierce County.

The question of the removal of the County
Seat is again presented for your candid and
unbiased deliberation and with it we beg
leave to present few facts, trusting that you
will have the candor to examine them carcfHl-
w. and then act for the best interests of your
county. In presenting these facts we do 1t III
all sincerity ; not with view to benetlt any
partiular locality to the exclusion of any 9TH
er, but to afford equal benefit and relief to
everv taxpayer in Pierce county. 1t is
well known fact, that the State of Wisconsin
will have to raise war tax" this year OF
about 100000 the proportion Of which for
Pierce county will be over $4,000, with
fair prospect of much larger personal prop
erty tax for the same purpose, to be levied
and collected by the Government; and this too
in addition to our ordinary State tax. The
present indebtedness, together with the amount
necessary to defray the current yearly expen-
ses of the county. is about $4,000, in addi-
ton TO which, the Board has levied $4,000
building tax. making our county tax, now be-
ing collected, $4,000. Our financial condl-
ton is rendered still more embarrassing by
the recent decision of the Supreme Court, de-
clarinp all State taxes void since 1859 which
forces the county to protect and reimburse
holders of tax titles and tax sale certificates.
In view of all these facts. we ask in all SINGER
Ity, are the taxpayers of Piece county pre-
buildings at present Every reasonable per-
son W ill answer in the negative. We offer
then, this remedy: Permit the County Seat
and offices to be removed to Prescott. and
there kept. free of expense to the county, lsee
resolution of City Council until such time as
our financial affairs will warrant us in erect
ing suitable county buildings. and then re-
move the County Seat to such place as the ma
iority of the voters shall designate levy no
more county tax this year, but use the tax al
ready levied in defraying the current expen
ses of TIE county for this and the following
year, and let the balance be applied in redu-
cling or cancelling the indeb; edness of the
county. This will afford us material relief;
otherwise, we shall be obliged to raise large
county tax this fall, which at least. will be
very oppressive, if it does not entirely bank
rupt every taxpayer in the county.
REHABILITATION oE TAXES.
County Tax, $lS,0OO
War Tax, $4,000
not less than 10000
State tax. at least. 1900
Reimbursements on delinquent sales, $4,000
$4,000
In addition to ordinary school, road, and
town taxes.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
THE COUN Y S E A Z.
IN THF ELECTORS OF
PIERCE COUNTY.
Come. let US reason together"

Come, let Us reason IoSClIleIs
In 3 few days the people of this coun-
= are 10 determine the location oftheir
county seat. 1t is the part of wise men
10 Law aside passion and prejudice and
vote solely with reference ito the public
good.
There are four considerations to be
weighei-Convenience, Cheapness, Safe
tv, and the effect of the location upon the
general prosperity of the county.
LIST. Convenience--Does any person
Jonbt that Prescott is the most conUen-
rnt place for the county seat? Clifton,
Oak Grove Trimbelle, River Falls and
Mart.l, comprising large majority of
The population and wealth of the county,
have their market here This point needs
10 srgument. With the present popula-
ion Of the county, every one will admit
tbs, Prescott is the most Convenient place
for The county seat.
2nd. Cheapnsss.-The town of Perry
offers free accommodations for the coun-
" Offices for five years. But no one
doubts but that if the county seat remains
Tiers, buildings will be Immediately cree
ted at the public expense-erected at this
time, when every one feels the weight of
present and prospective taxation. Now
Prescott offers to move the county offices
here at her oWR expense, and f"rn'sh
Juldiags free for ten gears, or any less
the. This is not the promise of some
Irresponsible person, but an offer of the
city council, and the city is ready to con-
tract with the county for its faithful per-
formance. Can anything more generous
be askedi You can move the county
Offices here free ofexpense, and have good
rooms for them free for ten years, if you
choose, and at the end of that time, or at
aFy previous time, the county seat can
be moved to some other place if the peo-
pie choose. Is it not wise for every tax
payer to accept this proposition!
Sd. Satsty.-At Perry, there is not
noW, and will not be safe buildings until
tie county builds them. At Prescott,
The records and offices will be put into a
iFs-prOof building prepared expressly for
them. Is not this an important consider
sdOui
4tb. General Interes:-Has the co.
seat at Perry promoted the general inter-
est Of the county9 Has it raised the price
Glands? Has it increased the amount of
Productions! Is the farmer or mechanic
IN River Falls, in Martel, in Trimbelle,
IN Pleasant Valley, any better off for It'll?
We cannot see it. On the contrary, is it
not for the general interest of the coun-
y TO have its Offices in the most safe and
convenient place, at the least expense!
Citizens of Pierce County! Ought
not these considerations to weigh with
you: VIII you vote next Tuesday as
Judgment and the general interest shall
dictate, and not be influenced by pref
udce against Prescott in this important
matter. PREscoTT.
March, %.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
THE TAX DECISION.

The recent decision of the Supreme
Court of this State, in the case of JAS
Kneeland against the city of Milwau
kee, is attracting general interest. The
court held that railroad property having
been taxed in accordance with an uncon
stitutional law from 1854 to 1860, the
whole taxes for that time are invalid
This decision is most disastrous TO pub
lie and private interests, and the action
of the Legislature upon the subject is
looked for with interest.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
d I e D

In Prescott OF Wednesday eve. March 19Sh
LOUIE A., third son of Emily l.. and Philes
ter FELT, aged 5 years and 10 months.
The drop that brightest sparkles,
Touched first by morning light,
First feels the heavenly wooing,
And vanishes from sight.
But soon the bow is forming
The dewdrop glows above;
The gem, not lost, but risen,
A pledge of heavenly love.
Thus yield we up our jewels
To shine above the skies:
Submissive to the Shepherd
We give the lambs we prize.
Our hearts once turned to Heaven
Thro' sorrow for the blest, 9
Enamored of its glories,
Still tarry there and rest.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
SPEAKER BEARDSLEY.-The Hudson

SPEAKER BEARDsLEY.-The Hudson
Times says:
We were censured by many of our
Republican friends for urging the election
of Mr.. Beardsley to the Speakcrshlp,
both on account of his inexperence IN
legislative matters, and because he was a
Democrat. We were told that if elected
he could not snstain himself, and further
more that he would turn the cold shout
der to his Republican supporters and go
over to the Democrats. That all these
fears were groundless, the record proves.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
Communicated
the COUNTY SEAT !!
Read! Read!!
RESOLUTION.

Resolred, By the Common Council of the
city of Prescott,
list. That said Common Council for and on
bebalf of said CITY, do hereby agree that said
citv will furnish TO Pierce county, free OF
charge 10 said county. suitable buildings and
rooms for county offices and court room LOT
the term of ten years. provided the County
Seat of said county shall be removed 20 ana
remain at the said city of Prescott for such
length of time, and that said city will FUR
nish said rooms free of charge, az aforesaid. 10
said county for any term less than ten years,
during which time said County Seat shall re-
main at said city of Prescott
ID. That said city of Prescott viii defray
all the expenses of removing the count, oth-
ces 10 the said city of Prescott, provided such
removed be made.
JIM. WHIPPLE, Mayor.
". T. HATCH, City Clerk.
Notice is hereby given, that the foregoing
resolution was passed by the common council
of the CITY of Prescott on the 18th day OF
March, 1862 w. 7. HATCH, City CLERK.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
F1ouRtSc MuLs.-We spent short time

FIGURING MuLs.-We spent short time
yesterday in looking over the " Mississippi
d ST. Croiy FIGURING Mills" recently built
in this city by DUDLEY d Co. The grist-miil
is 4Ox 40, three stories high, and the saw
mill. 40 X 60. two stories high, is connected
with it, making the building, in all, 40 100
They have at present, two run of stones, capa-
BILE of turning out about so bbls of flour per
dav, and intend to put in another run at the
opening of navigation. The saw mill will be
able to cut some Is 600 feet of lumber per day
To drive this amount of machinery they have
fine engine, rated at 100 horsepower. The
well-known reputation of their miller. MIR.
CLARK BoUGnToN, is sufficient guarantee that
the Quality of flour manufactured here will
not be ,axeelled by any other mill in this upper
,or,tr,, The benefits to be derived, by
Prescott and vicinity, from this successful I'M
dertat;ncr arc almost incalculable. Farmers
will not have to 90 from twelve to twenty
miles 20 mill, wheat can be .7"areo before
shipping. thus retaining the toll for g dpi''s
and the bran in the country. and it viii be an
additional induccment for the improvement OF
lands in this neighboihood. 1t is an accession
TO The business of this city of which " we'
may be proud, and we hope the entcrprisins
proprietor5 may reap the reward they justly
deserve.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

THE RIvER-There is but little prospect
of an carly opening of the river this Spring.
Last year, the lower Mississippi, up as far as
Dunleith. was open on the 10th of March,
and boats running. On the 10th inst, this
year at Dunleith, the ice was appa rentiy as
solid as in mid-winter. Unless We have I'M
usually warm weather, and great rise OF
water, we shall not see boats until late in
April
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

NrrTr---ssaf531oae. JoE, for illustration. tAuk
Vosl. following your inclination, had enlisted
III some daring corps. and, in the headlong
rush of brilliant charge, had fallen duivered
a moment, and then lay pusleless, forevet in
capaciated for :" double quick" don't you
think the estimable Mrs. ELwELL would have
received :. wound more severe than your own?
Or SUPPOSE your correspondent had been in
that terrible charge of FREMoST's body-guard
al Springfield, and when the hurricane of
battle had passed. he had been picked up
dead ornanlented with Two sabre cuts and
three bullet holes, do Won think " the future
Mrs. TAYLOR " would have regarded that pro-
ceeding with Indifference? No. sir. By no
means. She is not the girl for that. |
But still the prize is worth the price.
"Give me The peace of dead men or of brave
is the prayer of every noble heart. Still, it
is well to " weep with those who weep" and
gain justcr appreciation of the blessings of
honorable Peace and acknowledged Law and
Constitutional Liberty and stable Government.
by contemplation of the fearful price at
which they were bought and preserved.
JOE, ] am nearly done. We read in the
Book which Initiate Wisdom has given US,
that Zone star difteYeth from another star in
glory. Hoping that the ..'STAn" over which
Tm, preside MAY shine with steady Light. FL
ling its ORR with neyer-failing lustre. and its
columns v ith interesting +" local. and mis-
cellanco,ls matter,
/ remain yours, ETC., L-a.J.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

BEMovED.-G. Ii. MnLERs Office is remov-
ed to the rooms over The Bank, occupied by
WHITE d JAY. Notwithstanding the recent
tax decision, he keeps right on dealing ia tax
certif Gates and other paper.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

Coon TEMpLARs-A lodge of l. o. G. T..
was instituted in this place on the 18th, by d.
d. G.. w. C. L. Gross, assisted by members Of
the Order from Hudson. The following is the
list of officers -
Rev. Charles Thayer. W. G. T.. ; Mrs. NJ.
Collins. W. V. T.; Mr.. j. NJ. Mckee, ". ~;
Mr.. w. T.. Hatch. w. F. s.; Mrs Mary
White. w. T.; Mr.. J. s. White. W. NJ; Miss
Mary Collins, W. l. g.; Mr.. Stephen Collins,
". o. G.; Mr.. A. Young. z. W. G. T.; Mr.
G. II. Miller. w. c.; Miss Helen Reese, W.
R. H. S.; Miss C. E. Hatch, W. l.. II. T.;
Miss Jennie Sheldon, W. d. NJ.
Monday evening is the regular time of meet
ing.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

THE EyrERpRIsE. EDEN, who ran
on the Enterprise last season as Clerk and
part owner, has purchased the boat. and is
now in town making arrangements for the
coming season. Mr.. EDEN has The good viii
of the business men in the st. Croix VALLEY,
and his Enterprise will doubtless be success
full this season.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
CONSTITUTION.


Sec. /. This society shall be known
as the Prescott Temperance Union.
SEC. 2. Any person Of the age Of
fourteen anu upwards may become
member by subscribing to this constitu
ton.
Sec. 3. All persons so subscribing the
same shall be deemed pledged to neither
make, buy, sell, or Use as a beverage, any
intoxicating liqior, and by all proper
means to prevent the Same being done
by others.
Sec. 4. The officers of this society
shall consist of President, Vice Pres
ident, a Secretary, Treasurer, and an
Executive Committee, consisting of three
members, and shall hold their respective
offices for the period of six months, aa
Sec. 5. The President shall perform
all the duties of n presiding officer. The
Vice President shall perform the duties
of President in case Of his absence or
disability. The Treasurer shall receive,
and, by order of the society, dishurse
all moneys of the society, ahd make
report of the finance thereof at the OK
piration Of his term of office. Tho Sec
rotary shall record all proceedings, sud
attend TO all correspondence Of the So
cictr. The Executive Committee shall,
together with the President, attend to
al prudential affairs Of the society, draw
orders on the Treasurer for necessary TX
penses, and call special meetings when
necessary. .t.Ja
SEC. 6. There shah be regular
meeting Of the society on the second
Friday of each month.
Tie nominating committee had no
report to make, and were discharged.
Mr.. Oakley, Mrs. Mckee, and Mrs.
Collins were appointed as another nomi-
mating committee
The meeting was addressed by Rev
Mr.. Osborne.
The committee reported the folio Ing:
names for officers, and they were elected
in a body -
3IotO tHt--IktS. y Eldf 10 Ky
Vice PresIdent-W. 7. Hatch S'ereta-
ry-Irvffug Todl Treasnrer-P. Felt :
Executive Committee. Nj. Mckee,
Mrs. D. S. Smith, and Mrs. l.. B. left.
The following resolution, introduced
by Rev. A. D. Cunningham. was adop-
| ted - "a
Reso7utd, That the traffic in in.ox;;ea-
ting drinks as q beverage is moral y, So
ciaIly, financially, aad politically, an evil.
Mr.. Cunningham then made fe " re,
marks. afc2 ef5
On motion of Mr.. White, the f.llow-
ing resolution was adopted - ~
ResoiOed, That our tickets, at the
! coming election, shall bear the words,
+" No License FL 7~sr
/, Messrs. 1odd, d. S. Smith, and Oak
ley were appointed as committee to Mt
tend to this. ~.
On motion. adjourned till the scconl
Friday in April uext, att o'c'oek Pm.
IKvING TooD, SecretarvI,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

E The st. Louis Democrat says
that the Lindell Hotel in that city, now
nearly completed, has twenty one acres
of plastered wall and ceiling. A big
thingi
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
PEOPLES, CAUCUS.

A Peoples Caucus will be held at the
Council Room Thursday evening, March
81, to nominate city officers. Turn out.
MANY CITIZENS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26
From the Hudson North Stal
A MISCELLANEOUS EPIs-
TLE ON a VARIETY
OF SUBJECTS.
FROM Lutte TAYLOR.
wArEErowy, N. Y, March 4, 1862.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, March 4, 1859.
Mosr WORTHY JoE:-I write these few lines
70 assure YOU that I am in excellent health.
and hope they viii find you enjoying the same
blessing.
AS this cpistle is designed for publication,
or otherwise, as your Judgment shall dictate.
it might have been more in accordance WITH
custom to have addressed it to''EDIToRs STAn,"
but YOU will notice that have not so addres-
sed it, and l will tell you why. You know
SID STARR, of course. Well, so do |. Now
SID is an estimabe fellow, but he is, or has
been, Clerk of Court, some such thing
he often wears tall, shiny hat; has rat her
imposing corporosity, and taken altogether
has something of the high old dignltary ar
about him, which would necessarily put cor
respondent on his best behaviour, and suggest
.he pr. prieiy Of subscribing himself ] am.
sir. lost revsrentially, yorr o3edient ser sans'
e. s.a WI kinds
REaa4aE Eapsa
BEARDsLEY & LYF0RD
Prescott &ay I5, 1861. netf
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MARRIED.

Stevens, Mr. W. NJ GREENE, of River Falls,
and Miss ISABELLA COLLINS, of Beldenville.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

~ See notice of Peoples. Caucus
in this paper.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

re- We learn that Col. STONE, OF
River Falls, has purchased DR.. FULLERs
residence in this city.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

LEI 1t is probable that the recent tax
decision of the Supreme Court will pro
long the session of the legislature.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

SENATOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Humphrey,
in the discharge OF his legislative duties, rs
not only ably and faithfully representing his
District, but is gaining great credit for him.
self as a consistent, honest man and ready
debatsr He takes an active part in all dis
cussions of Importance, and his remarks are
always commended as sensible and timely
He has recently made speech, of which the
State JrurnaI speaks as follows:
Senator Humphrey made an eloquent
speech in defence of the Republican party,
and proceeded to show the demands OF sla-
very from time to time, commencing with
1890 down to the organization of the Repnb-
lican party. He was for emancipation, and
would do all he could to curtail Slavery. The
Senator's remarks were able and thrilling. -
We regret that we cannot give them III fall.
Hudson Times.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

re- Several communications are I'M
ayoidly deferred this week.
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TEMPERANCE UNION.
PREscorT, March "a, 1862.

The meeting met pursuant TO adjourn
ment. Mr.. Button being absent, Rev.
Mr.. Thayer was called to the chair.
The committee reported the follow
ing constitution, which was adopted by
sections =
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-26

w Our Legislature has worried thro'
a bill levying tax on dogs. and assesses
them at 800 each. Dogs will no longer
be received at this office in payment for
subscription.