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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

DIxIEDoM AND MULATToEs.-There
has always been vast amount of legal
sophistry in Dixie in regard to the negro.
In jeff Davis CONSUMPTION act nuattoos
are classed with whites. For this pur-
pose any white blood makes Il man Of
him; in the slave market any African
blood makes him negro In the Su-
preme Court Of the United States, if he
has the remotest fraction of this mixture,
bis ancestors are presumed to have been
Javes. If the latter is mustered in rs
'oldier he must have tho rights Of sol
lier as a man, and not a 81 tyc as chat.
) bl.
How intricate are the legal trials that
,eset the path of human chatteIism. In
congress the chattel has representation,
put no vote. In taxation his master re-
CARDS him as a person, not as property.
He opposes direct taxes, because bis chat
els will lie taxed; but will he give up the
members Of Congress those chattels send
to Washington 1t requires great legal
tact aud acumcn to maintain positions so
opposite. but q southern strict construc-
zionist can do it Cincinnati Gazette.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16
"reminiscences Notice.

Pierce County Court. In Probate .,.,,J
matter of the estate N N. Powell dec 'sI !,
WE, the subscribers, being app9 , =, ( /:
w the Hon, the County Court % :
COMM Commissioners 81 to rcceive. examine. anss
Just all CLAIMS and demands Of all B Bs,g
against the estate of Nathaniel n. row. s-.
he Of the town Of River Falls, in said 90,
ty deceased, and also all claims and Gen'ss
exhibited in Offset, and six months lo si i
seventh day of April last being aliess1 n h
said court for that purpose we do HEREBY
notice that we will attend to the bushes
our said appointment at the house Of We :
Tozer, in the village of River Falls o. 4
eth day of July, 1862. and the 18th Day f,s
September, and the 7th day of October; ~
from nine o'clock A. N. until four o'clock
on each of said days. "a,
G. B. COX, Cor,
W. A. TOZER,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

An Irish preacher considerably annoy
ed las many before and since have like
wise becd) by persons getting up and
going out Of church during the sermon
his patience being exhausted. he stop
ped his discourse, and in rowdy way
exclaimed: Go on, my lad, I've seen
The top of yoar head, that's enough. >
The fellow turned around, and with an
angry menacing look, mutterod: Iii
see YOU again, SIR &" You had better
see me now" replied the preacher, for
when I'm in the pulpit | fight for the
Lord Jesus but when I'm out of it L
fight for myself"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16
Notice to Presumption Claimants.

Every person entitled TO the right of pre-
cmption to any OF the lands within the town
ships and parts OF townships above enumera-
ted, is required to establish the same TO the
satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of
the Land Office, and make payment therefor
as soon as practicable after seeing this notice,
and before the day appointed for the COM
Iqencement Of the public sale of the lands en-
bracing the tract claimed; otherwise such claim
win be forfeited
10w13 J. NJ. EDMUNDS,
Commissioner Of the General Land Ofce
NorE.-Under the regulations of the de
partment, as heretofore ana now existing, no
payment can be made for advertising procla-
nations except to such publishers as are spe-
cially authorized to publish by the Commits
sioncr of the General Land Office.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

= City Point correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Press writes under date Of
June 9th "Our guuboats made a
daring reconnaissance last night with
boats and launches, for the purpose Of
experimenting with a new description of
naval machinery and for other purposes,
but for the sake Of the Government in
'erosts am not permitted to publish par
,lculais.'
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16


How TO WRITE TO SOLDIERS The
following article, from a recent number
Of "The Newhren Progress" contains
advice which should not be overlooked
by those who have friends in the army !:
Write cheerfully. DO not enter into
long discussions about the miseries of
soldering. We know what the hard
ships are, and far better than W do. I
would not check the expression of a prop
er sympathy, but we arc disposed to
whine too much anyhow, and when YOU
start the tune ut home we are sure to
join in full chorus
Write long letters, and don't leave any
cold blank spots on the sheet like little
patches of snow. Interline and crossline
it as much as you please, so that when
you get through the regular course Of
the sheet yoa will have some nice titbits
for dessert.
Write about particulars; we have
enough generals here. Tell us how
many kittens tumble over the floor; how
many calves bawl at the barn; whether
Towser's sore foot is we'll yet or not;
what kind of dress Mary has got; who
took sister Anne seighing last snow;
and, above all, who goes home from
school With. of course You won't
mention her name; but you ought to do
SO, just as if | didn't know anything about
it. And don't forget to speak of church
and Sabbath schools, prayer meeting,
and what you talk about Sabbath eve
nings, and what new hymns you sing.
And then having furnished the colors,
our imagination takes the brush and goes
to painting, and her finishing stroke is
always returning soldier boy all cover
cd with sears and glory, and when she
has laid away her brush, sleep unpins
the curtain and covers up tho picture of
the dear old home
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16
''Over here in Connecticut" writes n


"Over here in Connecticut, " writes
genial friend, "wo have two great, not
too great blessings: couple Of doctors,
Que who breaches and one vino practices.
The Rev. DIR, our worthy pastor,
has ore weakness; he is often sent for in
the way of his profession, to visit and
console the sick, and once having expert
enced the benefit Of a carrot polAticc, he
recommended it for everything. Our
village medical doctor is very much an
noyed by this interference; for the peo-
pie think so much Of their minister that
they will follow his advice, and all the
more about their bodies than their souls.
DR.. Pills comes in and finds that the
rheumatic patient has carrot pouItice;
and the typhts fever has carrot ponltice;
and the pleurisy has the same; and the
sore throat has the same; and he is out
of patience with the minister who thus
botbers him in his business.
"Last winter we had q parish meeting
to devise ways and means to repair the
church bell, which was unhappily cracked
one frosty morning. The worthy minis
ter learnedly discoursod on the subject,
and said it could not be mended, it must
be taken down, and reeast, or It would
never ring again, Then up roso Dir. Pills,
and moved that before giving up the
bell as lost they should try what virtue
there is in carrot pou7tice. Everybody
in town, he said, that was little cracked
was using it, and he would like to see it
tried.
"The hit was palpable, and produced
an audible smile throughout the serious
assembly. The minister had sense
enough to take the joke, and from that
time onward he has let sick people get
wells without the aid Of lis carrot poul-
tice. = arper's magazine.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16
mo. 686.J
ssssse>
BY THE PRESIDENT
OF THE
United Sta tie 8


In pursuance Of law, I, ABRAHAM IrxcoLS,
President of the United States of America,
do hereby declare and make known that
public sale will be held at the Land Office at
Stevens Point. in the State of Wisconsin,
commencing on Monday, the sixth day OF De-
tober next, for the disposal of the public lands
situated within the following named town
ships, viz -
NORTH OF THE BASE LINE AND EAST or ILIE
FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN.
Township No 81, of range 2
Townships NJ 81 and 30, of range B
Tow nships n 81 aud 80, of range 4
Townships No 81, %, 80. and 81, of range 5
Townships No 81. 80, 80, 81. and 80, of range6
Townships No. 81, 80, 80 "a, and IS, of range
Townships NoA3f, 80, 80, and "a. of ranges
Townships No 81, aud 49, of range
townships No 81 and 30, of range 10
Townships n 70 81, 80, 81, IS, 36, 81, 80, 80, 40,
and al, Of range IL.
Lands appropriated by law for the use of
schools. military, and other purposes, together
with the swamp and overtfowed lands, made
thereby unfit for cultivation if any, granted
to the State by the act entitled An act to
enable the State of Arkansas, and other States,
to reclaim the swamp lands within their
limits. approved September the 28th. 1850,
viii be excluded from the sale.
The offering of the above lands will be
commenced on the day appointed, and will
proceed in the order in which they are adver-
tised until the whole shall have been offered.
and the sale thus closed but the sale shall not
be kept open longer than two weeks, and no
private entry of any of the lands will be adj
mitted until after the expiration of the two
weeks.
Given under my hand, at the city of Wash
ington, this thirtieth day of May, Ammo Dom
mi one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY THE President
j. If FDMONDS,
80 Cog}3,oiSsi09,er OF the Ta1sd Office
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

The state of MARYLAND has the high
honor Of being the first state in the union
to pay its proportion of the national di-
rect tax. Secretary Chase has addressed
a complimentary letter to the State Treas
urer, acknowledging the receipt Of the
money, and expressing his qualification
on seeing Maryland now, like Maryland
in tho day. Of the old line, coming for
ward, with purse and sword, to the de-
fonse aud support Of the American Union
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

-"If should be drafted into the
service, what would you do % said a
gentleman to his wife, lately. g Get a
substitute for you, | suppose whereup-
on the worst half changed the subject Of
conversation.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

- The lroulh in Cauada Last is SO
severe that the pastures are drying up,
and tho farmers arc talking of shooting
ihelr cattle rather than see thom die OF
starvation.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

- Gen. c. S. Hamilton has been
placed in command Of the left wing Of
Gen. Rosecrans division in Gen. ffsl-
leck's army below Corinth.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

The wife of Gen. Scott died at Rome
on the 18th ult., at the age of72. She
was attended in her last Illness by her
daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Scott in
her day was one Of the great bellies of
Virginia, and ono of the most brilliant
women Of the era of her youth. At first,
it is said, she rejected Gen. Scott, but told
him she would marry him when he won
position in the world worthy of her,
and it was this ambition to win her, it Is
said, which stimulated him to those he
roic deeds in the army which have i'm
mortalized his name. The aged couple
have not agreed together very well of
late years and Mrs. Scott has long lived
abroad
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

SENSIBLE WoRDs.-The London Dai-
~ Negs sees just what the effect of Eu
ropean intermeddIing in American af-
fairs would l,al to-the uprising of MIL
lions to avenge the insult. Hear it !:
Engli>hmen have more reasons for
wishing that the French Emperor should
not carry out tho policy which be has
permitted his writers to discuss. From
the moment that the French soldier shall
set foot in the United States, the govern
ment of that Republic viii enter upon a
new era of its existence. From that
time forward return to the old policy
of limited armament and political isola-
ton viii be at an end. A mighty de-
mocracy, fall Of energy, and sensitive al
most to disease, VIII have been stung
almost to the quick, and the Republic,
while losing mono of tho attractions
which, drawing over to it millions Of Eu
rope, guarantee its rapid growth, will be
compelled 10y the necessities Of its posi-
ton to become aud remain a great naval
and military power. This is not for the in
terest Of England, MOI, is it for the peace
OF. the world"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

Gen. Mcclellan wins military success
as farmer does crop Of corn or pota.
toes-he digs for Il.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

We have also our usual FRESH SuPpLl
and ENDLESS VARIETY OF
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-07-16

REBELS TIGHTENING ScREws.-A gen
tleman lately returned from DiNie's
Land, says one can scarcel y walk hun
dre,l yards in the South without taking
the oath to support the Confedracy and
getting a passport No one is allowed
to dlseredit- Confederate paper, even to
the-extont Of grinning at it. II q man
offers anything for sale at two prices, and
the. higher price is that charged when JEFF
Davis rags are taken in pay, be is at once
arrested. A consistent secesh, who de
sired to come further North on business,
bought four hundred dollars in gold, Sc
-eretIy, as he thought, from some Traitor
Of the SOUTH by paying him $1,000 in
Confederate notes. His intent to leave
was discovered and he was arrested
The officer took from him his $500 in
gold, and gave him instead $500 in Con
-iederate serip.-AasA0ille ~Cor.a-Ciis.
UOSttEt' g- re# So SrsaeaR -
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-09-20

LEooNrroS.-We take particular interest in
this spot, wherein once stood that which made
and killed statesmen. Five year ago she was as
Rome, that sat on seven hills, and from her
throne of beauty ruled the world" Her foun-
dalton stone was Slavery. But see how it has
yielded to Truth, while towns near it settled
under Free State auspices now thrive. The To-
peka Tribune says: Lecompton is served with
a horseback mail only. No stages disturb the
quiet Of her streets. How hath the mighty fallen.
Naughty and proud, she once gloried in the cir
cumstance Of power and Pomp, but her horse
back rail and deserted streets to-day are the
monuments other hardihood, ignomy, and folly"
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-09-20
SCHOOL MATTERS.

Editors Union-Will you allow me space
in your paper to say few words in regard
to our District School organization j?
1t may not be generally known that our
Legislature, at is last session, passed very
elaborate School Law. Under this law, the
Rev. N. B. White, Of Ashland, was ap-
pointed County Superintendent Of Public
Instruction for this County. In compliance
with section 7, article IL, of this School
Law, the Superintendent called district
meeting in Junction, on the 18th day of
July, for the purpose of organizing a school
district. A: this meeting . district board
was elected, and an organization Of School
District, No. l, effected. Section 7, article
III. of the School Law provides that IAN
annual meeting of each School District
shall be held on the last Saturday of Sep,
TENDER of each year." This meeting has
already been called to meet at this place
one week from to-day. Business of i'm.
portance will be transacted, and arrange
ments made to start . school as soon there
after as possible, and it is hoped there will
be general attendance.
of the State School Fund, our schools must
be taught under this organization. No
matter how many schools We may have, or
how good they may be, If not kept in COM
pliance with the School Law above men
toned, We are debarred from receiving any
benefit from the State Fund. So far as /
am able to judge, We are not so flush but
that this fund would be benefit to rs !;
and while others throughout the State are
reaping its advantages, We, too, should take
measures to secure that portion Of it that
belongs to us. Thus far in the history Of
Junction, We have been dependant for our
schools on individual enterprise, and the
result has been that We have sometimes had
no school for months together, and at others
We have had two in operation At the same
time. I do not wish to deprecate the
schools We have had. They have been .
great benefit to the place, and those Who
had charge of them can rest assured that
they have done their country some service.
But We have had no system about the mat.
ter, and without that We can never derive
the benefit from our schools that Ne can
under thorous Oh and systematic organia-
ton.
But did not propose to write disser-
tation on the subject Of common schools,
nor to preach . sermon to the people Of
junction aud vicinity about the matter, but
simply to state certain facts in regard 70
our district organization, and call the atteu.
lon OF those interested to the importance
Of action in the premises. G.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-09-20

RARE CHAscE.-Many of our citizens, we
know, have been longing for an artist, and the
opportunity now presents itself. Such persons
should call on Mr. B. F. WHITE, at the Eagle
Ssotel, and have their pictures taken. He is O
finished artist. and withal courteous gentleman
and better opportunity may not present Itself
soon Give him a call. He will remain but a
short time, and all those desirous of obtaining q
good likeness of themselves or children should
call early. Mr.. White pays particular attention
to taking pictures Of infants; so mothers. bring
on your babes and secure their shadow ere the
substance fades.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-09-20
Clerk Of the Board

STILL RIsNe.-Junction, through her represcn-
tatives in the army, will soon stand higher than
any other onehorse settlement in the country.
We hereby renew our wager of a new hat that
she'll have Brigadier before the war closes.
Captain Mcclure has been appointed Quarter
Master of the Eleventh. Every body knows his
merits Pierce. We IRE pleased to state, has been
chosen Second Lieutenant-a handsome reward
for his unceasiug labors in recruiting men. He
will make good officer, and is bully" fell
low
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-09-20

DISTRICT CoSvESTIoN.-The Union men Of
Davis county are requested to meet in their diff
ferent precincts, and elect delegates to attend
the District Convention at Junction City, on
Friday, September Goth, 1862. The apportion-
ment of delegates isone for each twenty five votes
polled at the last November election, which gives
to Ashland 2 delegates, West Point and Hum
boldt 2, Clark's Greek l, Lyons Greek l, June
ton and Kansas Falls 5.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-09-20
rm RAID on sALMA.

The boldest piece of robbery that we have
heard Of lately was the descent upon the town Of
Salina, last Wednesday morning. About sun
RISE, fifteen we'll armed men entered the town,
capturing all the horses, ransacking the stores
Of powder and tobacco, and either carrying o6
or destroying every fre-arm they could get hold
Of None of the citizens were harmed, the mis-
chief being done 50 suddenly, that no one could
offer resistance. Nor was any other species Of
property molested. Dry good stores. and such
like, were not interfered with. They destroyed
everything which might be of service to the
citizens. should they attempt pursuit. A gun
smith. whom they stripped of everything. states
his loss at $500. The party left town on the
road going West, and took twenty-five horses,
including six mules belonging to the Kansas
Stage Company. Among them was our friend,
SAM Orr's mail rig When our informant left,
his driver was sitting there, the very personif-
cation of despair.
We are indebted to Mr.. Bishop for our infor-
nation. The party overlooked one horse. which
Mr.. Bishop mounted and came to Fort Riley.
He left there at nine o'clock, and got in at the
Fort at two. a distance of Fifty miles. When he
started, all vas confusion, and no means Of know
ing the particulars of the loss.
This same party has been prowling around
that neighborhood for the past month or Elk
weeks. They were reported at Fort Riley. and
. squad of men sent after them. but in q few
days they returned, the Lieutenant in command
having q good deal to say about the "imagina-
ton" of the people. He should be held respon-
sible.
There is another rumor in connection with
this affair that we cannot withhold from the
public 1t should be Investigated, for with euch
officers our soldiery is of no earthly account
Last Monday night thirty soldiers and Lieu
tenant, (the same squad passed through town
Wednesday afternoon) camped some distance
the other side of Salina, on the opposite side of
q creek from ten armed men. They represented
portion of the crowd that robbed Salina. Some
of the soldiers questioned their motives, and de-
sired to capture them. The Lieutenant replied,
:" o no they're desperate looking set of fellows,
but / guess they wont harm u.s." Great God
The armed men broke up camp, and slipped off
at two o'clock in the morning. A few more such
officers wanted. We would then be unable to
between secesh army and our own.
One would protect US about as we'll as the other.
In order to do all parties justice, We will state
that since the above was put in type, we learn
that the squad who went after these guerillas
some weeks ago could get no one in Salina to
pilot them over the country for less than Four
Dollars day Our readers can form their own
conclusions.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-09-20

NorIcE.-In accordance with the legislative
act for the regulation and support of Common
Schools, notice is hereby given that an annual
meeting of the citizens of School District No. l,
will be held in Taylor's Hail. Junction City,
September 9th, at three o'clock. P. ~ As bus
mess ofimportance will come before this meeting
. full and punctual attendance is requested.
L. HALL,
Clerl. Of the Roard
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1862-09-20

10 We acknowledge the receipt of complimen.
tsry tickets from he ladies Of Manhattan to their
Festival, which came off last night We are
sorry our business would not permit US to attend
We are really disappointed that we were not able
to make go desirable an extension of acquain-
tance, but Fate was against u.s.