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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Plain and Fancy Printing done cheaply and
with dispatch, at the Journal Office.
Special Notice.

In view of the extremely low figures OF
Produce, and the tightness of the times gem
orally, the subscribers have concluded to put
their immense stock of Merchandise into the
market at cost prices for cash This is no
dodge, and to convince you of our earnestness
in this matter, we subjon list of prices, viz ::
CLOTHING, Erc.-Best prints ii cts. per yd :;
best de lains % cts best stripes 1919 cts :;
heavy demins Is CTS heavy sheetings - cts
Buck Mittens Is cts. per pair; best kip boots
$3.50 per pair buffalo overshoes so Ia
dies shoes of all kinds from so cts to I,6a
children's boots and shoes at very low figures.
A large lot of clothing that we are bound OF
SELL Good overcoats at $3.50, and all other
clothing in proportion.
GRooERIEs.-Good sugar 10 cts. per ID; cof-
fee 20; candles 1919 saleratus ~ tobacco
30. Good Belcher's syrup SO cts. per gallon !;
matches cts. per box. Axes 81, and all eth
err hardware in proportion. Rope, of all Sizes
1915 cts. pcrlb.
Citizens of Pierce and surrounding counties
please call and examine for yourselvesl
Highest price in cash paid for Wheat.
BEARDsLEY d LYFoRp.
Prescott, Dec. 16, 1861. Stiff
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
Speaker Bcardsley.

We are indebted to a friend, who
knows him we'll, for the following facts
in relation to the Speaker of the Assem-
bly,
Hon. J. w. BEARDsLEY, Speaker elect
of the Assembly, is forty one years old,
and was born at Richfield, Otsego coun-
ty, n. Y. His family connections were
among the influential men of the State,
he being a nephew of Hon. LEVI
BEARDsLEY, who was for many years
prominent in the Legislature of that
S ate, and Of Hon. SAMUEL BEARDsLEY,
who was a Member of Congress, Attor
ney General, and Judge of the Supreme
Court of New York.
In 1916, Mr.. BEARDsLEr removed to
Rock county, in this State, where he en-
gagged in the practice Of medicine until
1855, when he removed to Prescott,
Pierce county. Here be entered into
mercantile business, and for some years
past has been leading businessman,
dealing largely in general merchandise,
grain, etc.
In politics he has been an active DEM
ocrat, but last summer cordially endorsed
the Union movement. aud was suisse
quently elected to the Legislature from
strong Republican district. BY his cleo
ton as Speaker, the Assembly has secur-
ed an able presiding officer, and the
North invest received that recognition
which its rapidly growing Importance
entities it.
The brief and appropriate remarks Of
Mr.. BEARDsLEY on taking the chair will
be found in their place in the Assembly
proceedings. Though inexperienced in
actual parliamentary duties, he gives
evidence of possessing the right qualities
for the position, and will, we have no
doubt, prove prompt, able, impartial,
and courteous presiding oficer.-tStote
Journal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
The SpeakersIlip.

MANY of our readers are already in
formed, by means Of an extra issued
from this office last week, of the eleva-
ton Of their fellow townsman, Hon. J.
W. BEARDsLEY, to the Speakership of
the Assembly of this State. He was
elected on the 10th inst. by vote of So,
against A for PALMER, of Milwaukee.
We regard this, not only as a recogni-
ton of the just dues Of this portion of
the State, but as an Endorsement
of the Union platform upon which
he was elected. DR.. BEARDsLEY is well
known to our citizens as an active, stir
ring businessman, and we have ne
doubts that he will fulfil the responsible
duties Of his position in a manner credit
tbIe to himself and to his constituents.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
News Items.

- The colonelship of the First MINI.
Regiment seems to be lucky position.
Already two of its colonels-Gorman
and Dana--haye been promoted to
Brigadiers.
- great prison is being built in
Salisbury, N. c., enclosing Is acres.
The building is capable of containing
1900 prisoners.
BAYARD TAYLOR is to lecture in
Milwaukee on the 18th, and in Beloit on
the 22d inst.
- Col. Samuel Colt died ut o'clock,
on the 10th, of an acute attack upon the
brain. His dccaase was rather sudden,
though not wholly unexpected. He had
been il for several days.
1t is rumored at Washington that
Benz. F. Wade, of Ohio, is likely to be
made q Major General of volunteers.
Such men are needed in the field.
- The committee on the District of
Columbia, in the House, will soon report
a bill abolishing slavery in that District
- Gen. J. II. Lane is TO have an act
ing Major Generals command, in the
department comprising Kansas, Arkan-
sas, and the Indian Territory.
- The Madison Post Office does no in
considerable business. During the three
months ending December 3lst, 1861,
over $4,000 letters were mailed there.
- The Massachusettsleg legislature organ
lied on the I'd inst. Ex-Gov. Clifford
was elected President of the Senate, and
A. H. Bullock Speaker of the House.
- Letters from Liberia in the N. Y.
Herald, states that an attack from the
Spaniards is appreheaded, and prepare
tons are making for such contingency.
- Secretaries Seward and Chase, in
accordance with a request to that effect,
have offered their aid in procuring cot
ton seeds from Port Royal, for the far
mers of the West. 1t is presumed that
cotton may be successfully cultivated on
tho prairies of Illinois and other Wes-
tern States.
- The amount of claims presented
against the State for expenses incurred
in connection with the first six regiments
of Wisconsin volunteers, previous to the
first of September last, is s512,500-
over half million. Besides what was
provided by the Federal Government
this is an average amount advanced by
the State to each of the six regiments of
over $4,000.
- Section of the Act of 1853, Civ
ING Army Suffers a lien upon the wages
of soldiers has lecn repealed by an Act
which passed Congress on the 9th De-
cember, 1861.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
L@UttttI tt4 N'VIINok WHY ~
Things about Madison.

DEAR BILL The soldiers here are
an institution. The snowy uniforms of
the officers eclipse the sober costume of
the civilians. We havo spent some time
about Camp Randall, listened to the clat-
ter of twenty-five hundred, knives, cups,
and plates, and concluded that an equal
noise in uarlike demonstration, could not
help but be "terrible to the enemy
Tie tents are large, warm, and we'll VEN
tilsted, holding about twenty soldiers
each. The apprehension that the sol
diers suffer from the cold is altogether
groundless.
Yesterday the State officers were in
augurated. When on some far distant
lime, when we have given over bachelor
habits, and the evening fire burns cheeri-
", and the future Mrs. Taylor is in an
amiabIe mood, and our eldest offspring
climbs upon our paterual knee, and we
tell him of the Grand Display; of the
thousands Of soldiers with their shining
weapons; of the stirring and triumphant
music; of the pomp of the parade, the
thunder Of the cannon, the vast crowd,
with its show of manly Drawn and wo-
manly beauty, the speeches of the out
going and incoming Governor, the
mighty cheers, the filing of the serried
ranks, and all the other attendants of the
occasion, the delighted Juvenile will in
stinctively exclaim, big thing, Father"
and we shall reply, =" Yes, my son,
extensive p
Tomorrow the Legislature convenes,
and most of the members are here, and
there is close figuring on the organiza-
ton. AS the members rushed into the
American House, and we thought of
the history of Wisconsin legislators, we
instinctively felt for our quarter and dime,
and deposited them in the Hotel safe,
and now draw on JEFFERSON for the
means to meet our current expenses.
More anon,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
correspondence.

Mr.. EDITOR VIII you allow me a
few words in reply to MOLLY! She
seems to fall into the old haiti of long
communications and large words, and
when 1 got through reading it, it seemed
as though l had been reading SHAKs-
PEARE; the idea seems to be good, but
one loses the thread of the subject.
Now, MOLLY, the common council
never tried to keep the wood and lights
from you. The wood is sawed and un
der the stairs. l do not think the coun-
ell knew, before your communication ap-
peared, that you had been deprived of it.
The lights are in the keeping OF the
clerk. No instructions have been given
him, to my knowledge, on the subject.
The matter of the wood borrowed by m
alderman, one-eighth of cord was bor-
rowed of the clerk, and had nothing to
do with the wood you were expected to
use, if you used any. The matter has
been explained to you by the clerk, my
self, and others, but you persist in max
ing war upon the council, or an individ-
nal member thereof. Would it not be
more in the spirit Of honesty to first ask,
and see if YOU are refused? | had
thought well of your enterprise till now,
but it seems to be your purpose to mis-
lead the public. You ask US to come to
your meetings. 1t is out Of the question
after what has been said. I must use
that great word NO. ALDERMAN.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

SPEAKER OF THE Accumulation.
J. w. BEARDsLEY, Speaker elect Of the
Assembly, has been an active Democrat,
but last summer he identified himself
with the Union movement, and was sub,
sequently elected to the Legislature FROM.
q strong Republican district. lie will
make an able presiding officer. possessing.
MS lie does, the requisite qualities of
promptnesa, irmness, and courtesy
MI. Sentinel.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
Patriotic.
To tie Editor of the Journal

To tie Editor Of the Journal
On receipt of the news, this day, of
the choice Of our citizen, Hon. ]. w.
BEARDsLEY, as Speaker of the House, in
our Legislature, our citizens en- 0aGsse
gave salute of eleven guns: seven for
the seven members who gave the seven
majority, one for Hon. J. W. BEARDsLET
as Member of the House and one as
Speaker, one for L. a. TAYLOR, and one,
the loudest of all, for the LADY lap
LANDER.
Prescott, Jan. 10. 1862.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

entirely aside, yet we will venture to show
YOU another difficulty. What think you
Of every fifth scholar absent, and of those
present as large proportion tardy Did
you say require written excuse for abb
sence or hardness That suits Johnny
he has his vest pocket full of excuses, and
a whole sheet of paper is written over with
excuses, and lies tip behind the clock ut
home, ready for any emergency. Keep
him without his books when he comes
tardy f? That pleases him equally well;
be would then be tardy every day. Lock
the doer at 9 o'clock The key CRATES
and the bolt clicks, and just then you hear
quick step on the crispy snow. The
thermometer stands 800 below zero. A
little hand, already aching and numb with
the cold, tries to open the door. If you
are human, the bolt will ring with a shar-
per click than before, and in Jour pity you
will forget the hardness.
If any of your subscribers, Mr.. Editor,
can propose plan by which these Difficult
ties can be surmounted, be sure that bis
articles will find one interested reader
We design to set forth our plan next.
L. 3. T.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

THE GovERNoR's MEssAGE.-We re-
ceived this able document at late hour,
and have neither time nor space for COM
ments. 1t indicates thorough knowl-
edge of the affairs Of the State, and q de-
termination to pursue an honest, straight
forward policy, with the strictest economy.
We commend it to the attention of the
careful reader.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
This is an age of reading. From

- This is an age of reading. From
the child with its primer of many-colored
pictures, to the hurried businessman
who contrives to find time enough to ex-
anime his daily, there is constant de-
mand for something to read. To meet
this, our friend MCKEE is ever ready.
The latest news, magazines, and pictori-
ais always to be found on his table. Call
and see.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
BATTALION.
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
Speech Of Eon. J. Y. Eeards1ey.
More ano.
MADISON, january 8.

MADISON, January 8.
Assembly met at 10 O'Clock.
On motion reading of the Journal w"s
dispensed with
Messrs. Sandcrson, Bassett and Stamm
appeared and we've sworn in.
On motion of Mills, of Grant, tie
House proceeded to the election of n
Speaker. The vote having been takon,
it was announced that BeardsIey had 53
and Palmer A.
Mr.. Bearlsley voted for SHARKS. and
Palmer for Boyd. Mr.. Bcardsley, Tie
Republican and Union candidate, WIS
then declared elected.
MeSsrs. Palmer and ssStarks were then
appointed to conduct him to the chair.
On taking the chair Mr., BearCtsley adj
dressed the Assembly very briefly, rs fol-
lows
GENTLEMEN OF THE ASSEMBLY BY
your record to-day YOU have made me
the presiding officer Of this highly hon
orabIe body. | feel proud of the dis
tinction that is conferred and shall en-
deavor to discargo tho arduous duties
before me in q strictly impartial manner.
From my inexperience, gentlemen, l
shall need crave your indulgence and as
sistancc, and believe me, should err, it
will be an error Of Judgment and not Of
the heart.
was chosen to represent this body by
a district that has sent a large quota Of
troops to help swell the grand army of
the Union. | was not elected bv demo
cratic nor republican votes, but by the
votes Of avowed Union men, by tho
fathers, the sons, the brothers, and the
friends of those brave soldiers who havo
left their homes to do battle for the Con
stitution, and for the prosperity Of this
Government.
know full well, gentlemen, that your
constituents and yourselves are equally
loyal with my constituents aid myself;
and trust and hope that we may unite
our energies to assist in devisng means
for the accomplishment Of that which is
nearest and dearest to the true Amer-
can hoart--that is, the throttling of this
accursed rebellion. which now threatens
the free institutions Of America
The Assembly ,ber so,ootoa 7 r.
Dom Cb;of CIori who fool, +ho o o.
Doan rooo;rod "a ond h.,,,at.oa /,
votes.
TT 1r,a.: 49,, G.
ooao+ - 49, ~ ,,.aa w." a.,o - '''
IL IJst 90 A.''S' .''o ~ 80 i w.
WI 'o,' :" 90 '''es' "'''' D.
49, " "'N'
mo message was received from the
senate stating that thaS BODY was now
organized ami ready Tor business.
a resolution was adopted informing
the Senate that the Assembly was organ-
Yea and ready Tor business. after which
members retired to the lobby, tor tue
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

Imay give you some sketches of our
officers st another time Int forbeAr
now. fer want of better aequaintaneo.-
Suffice It, if there are any "sloaeh heads"
here. the fact IS not yet apparent.
1t takes time to drill men and horses
for efficient cavalry, and tie Regiment
will d ubtless remain here till spring
We have not yet our horses or equip
ments-in fact, do not need them at
present, there being plenty of prepar"-
tory exercises to lie learned.
More anon.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- The Rev. T. Starr King has re
signed his office as pastor of the Hollis
Street Church. The unparalleled success
which has attended his ministry in San
Francisco during the past year and a
half and the position of public affairs in
California, seem to impose upon Mr.. King
the duty and obligation not to leave that
distant field Of service at the present time,
much to the regret Of his old parishion-
ers.
- Two children were burned to death
at Beloit last week, 10 consequence of be-
ing locked in tho house, which took fire
while the mother was out at work, as she
had been accustomed to do. This is only
a slight remove from murder. Let 9TH
ers take warning.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

The Milwaukee News, the organ of
PALMER, would not publish the address
Of Speaker BEARDsLEY, but in its report
Of the proceedings paid him the follow
ing deserved tribute: son taking the
Chair, Mr.. BEARDsLEY addressed the
Assembly very briefly, thanking them
i0r the honor conferred. The remarks
were veil conceived, and we'll received"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
ltf

This is to cenif, that |, Peter NJ. Simon,
ST., do hereby give 10 my Peter NJ. ST.
mon, Jr. his time until he is 81 years Of age,
and henceforth all debts he may contract he
hold no person or persons responsible for
any acts of his. ?. NJ. SIMON.
Witness, d, W. j. WHIPPLE, /. I. FoaTER
Oak Grove, Dec. 81. 1861. 31-v4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

SPEAKER RAYMoSD.-Hon. Henry J..
Raymond, editor ofthe New York Times.
has lon elected Speaker of the New
York House of Assembly, Tie has pre-
viously presided over both branches %
the New York Legislature, and earned
high reputation a, presiding officer f,r
The accuracy aud fapidity with Which La
conduct public business,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
Take Nnficc.

Remember that N. S. DUNBAR will always
be found at his new Brick Store, No. II, on
the Levee, where he keeps constantly on hand
everything in the line of Groceries. Dry
Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hardware. etc.. ETC.,
cheap for cash. Goods given at cash prices
for all kinds Of Produce
Also. Ticket Agent for the Illinois Central.
Galena and Chicago Union Railroads.
Prescott. MAY s, 1851. 1-tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- There will be donation party, TO-
morrow (Thursday) evening, at Trim
belle Village, for the benefit of Revs.
Stout and SNYDER. Those wishing a
long sleighride aud good time will do
we'll to attend.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
: We have received the January

We have received the January
number of tho Wisconsin, Farmer, the
commencement of Vol. XIV, which has
been somewhat delayed by the serious
illness of its editor, DR.. Horn. This is
the best agricultural paper in the North
west, and deserves the liberal patronage
of all farmers and mechanics of the
State. Terms 81 year in advance.
Published by J. w. HoYr d. Co.,
Madison, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- A box of clothing from Company
A, at Camp Randall, was received last
week, in care of J. NJ. Mckee. 1t con-
sisted principally of extra garments
which they could not carry into active
service.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- Tho amount Of money sent home
by Company A, before leaving for Kan
sas, including s90s sent to the Bank for
distribution, will not fall short of twelve
to fifteen hundred dollars. This speaks
we'll for the company.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- We understand that the Commit
tee of Arrangements did not agree upon
any plan for supper to be given by the
Sewing Society. but will meet again this
evening; at what time or place we do not
know.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- We notice that the Milwaukee pa
pers give BEARDsLEY nine majority as
Speaker instead of seven, rs in our dis
patch. The more the better.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- The subject for the lecture next
Monday evening is "Tho Solar System
This will be fine opportunity of show
ing tho new apparatus to our citizens.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- Any one in this vicinity having
good Melodeon to rent, at reasonable
rates, may learn of an opportunity by
calling at this office.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- We see in the Madison papers
that the 18th Regiment was expected to
leave last Saturday for Kansas.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

H. A. TAYLOR, of the Hudson
Times, was in town Monday evening, on
bis return from Madison.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- The new Board of Supervisors
were TO meet at the county seat on
Monday.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

- Last Monday was one of the cold
est DAYS of the season-3O below zero.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15
: Persons owning lands in town &c

eTsoHS o"HIng 1anus til to"H 70,
range Is, (Trimbelle,) will have an OPP
portunity of paying taxes thereon by
calling at J, M. McKEE's Book store, on
Tuesday, Jan. 81, 1861, where I will
meet them. NELSON AMEs,
Town Treasurer.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-15

Prescott, Jan. IA, 1852.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-11-29
9g IeleatapIh,.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
Release Of Political Prisoners!
Great Battle Expected

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 28.-The political
prisoners at Fort Lafayette, including
Pierre Soule, have been released.
The Falmouth correspondent of the
Philadelphia Inquirer says: The pre-
sumption is, that in few days we will
have battle in this vicinity that viii
eclipse in ferocity anything that has
hitherto preceded it.
The enemy is in great force on the
other side of the river-equal if not su-
perior to ours. We believe General Lee
commands in person the whole rebel
army of the Potomac. Their camp fires
extend ten miles, and, without doubt
their force must be one hundred and
twenty-five thousand.
New York, Nov. 27.-Gold at 29I
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-11-29

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Particular attention will be given to cases arising
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