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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

The select committee on tho defensos
and Notifications of the western lakes
and rivers are preparing to make re-
port. :asa
They will recommend the erection of
such fertilization at Mackinaw rs will
make it the Gibralter, rs it is really tho
key of our northwestern frontier. Their
report will provide also for the establish
ment of naval depot and national ar
mory upon Lake Michigan, probably at
or near Chicago, and that preparations
be Immediately made for the aecumua-
ton of the necessary arms and munitions
to arm the whole of the American yes
sells engaged in the commerce of the
northern lakes.
1t is estimated that there are in this
trade 1000 American vessels 10 800
British, and $4,000 Amer an sailors, 10
5000 British. 1t is represented by the
committee that the majority of the popu-
lation of the loyal States is west of the
| Allegheny mountains; that the line of
lake eoas. exceeds the whole length of our
Atlantic coast, and that cur commerce
on the lakes is greater than our whole
| foreign trade.
To complete the defenses and ronder
the communication with NIL portions of
the northwest secure from interruption
by foreign foe, it will also he recon-
mehded that military railroad shall be
immediately constructed from the mouth
of the Menomonee river, situated on
Lake Michigan, to Marquette, on Lake
Superior, and that a ship canal shall be
built from Chicago 10 the Mississippi
river. 1t is snid that these recommend
ations have the approval of General Me-
Clellan. The report will probably be
made on Tuesday. ea
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
Madison correspondence.
MADISON, Jan. 81, 1862.


Editor. Journat:-I promised you,'n
nv last, to write you again, and it is on
Il TO maintain my credit for yeracity,
that make the attempt at this time
There has nothing of note TRANSFERRED dur
inc the past week worthy of mention,
and it Is said that Madison is, ut tho
present, very dull. -,
Tho third house, i. G. the lobby, which
generally runs the machine, is very hsn'
this winter, therefore members have TO
nav their own little bills for oysters, lager,
and theaters. Among the amusements
| will mention the exhibitions of Prof.
Anderson who lectured here last week.
Your correspondent, having been hon
cred with a complimentary ticket, went
in and took a front seat. The Prof. is
some on sIeigbt of hand performances,
and It was matter Of much doubt at
one time whether [ would be able to get
aH.v without the loss of my watch and
,sIuabes. Bayard Taylor also gave lis
lecture hast week, upon the American
People, socially sa.d politically. Bayard
made US out to be a very egotistical and
bigotsd people, yet his lecture was one
from which all might be benefited.
Last evening l attended a lecture by
Mrs. Frances Lord Bond. Subject: po-
Etical and moral slavery. The moral
part, however, was omitted by the lee
surer, and we had regular abolition
bsrangue from very tall, angular, free
love sort of woman. AS l left in
stnctively reached out my hand for the
ten cents admission fee, but "nary dime
tickled the palm.
The Legislature is plodding along
nothing of particular interest having
usnspired within the past week, sxeep'
the passage in the Assembly, almost
unanimously, of Mr.. Pops's resolutions
e1punging the state right resolutions o:
1859. They will pass the Senate by a
large vote, and then it can be truly said
that we have one more loyal State in the
Union.
There has been great change in the
political sentiments of the sound men of
our State during the last six months.
Rsdicalism, in both of the old parties, is
fast dying out and upon their ruins is to
grow up a great conservative party
founded upon principles of right and
equal justice-a party that will stand
square upon the Constitution as inter-
preted by the founders thereof. When
this shall be accomplished, the fre-eaters
of the South and the political fanatics
of tho North will rest in one common
grave, and then, and not till then, will
the Stars and Stripes float once again
from every spire and dome from Maine
to Louisiana. B.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

HIpEs.-We commend the following
sensible article, from the La Crosse Re
publican of the 1st inst, to the attention
of our readers. 1t is high time that tan
ming should be attempted in this vicinity,
with view of saving portion of the
profits now secured by Eastern manufac-
turers and dealers -
Yesterday afternoon large quantities
of Cattle Hides were conveyed through
the streets of La Crosse to the railroad
depot, for transportation to New 7 ork or
some other Eastern State. A few
months henco those same hides, or their
equivalent, will be brought back again in
the shape of leather, or in boots, at an
enhanced cost on their present value of
from three to five hundred per cent. The
railroad companies must have two
freights. There will probably be dozen
profits and commissions made on these
hides and leather. Eastern labor will be
employed, in manufacturing the leather
or boots. Western Indebtedness to east
ern traders will be incurred in buying
back the manufactured goods, and those
same hides will be worn out by western
farmers who travel thousand times
over their farms to raise wheat Mt one
cent per pound to feed eastern mechanics
who should be fed and employed in La
Crosse, according to the Harry Clay and
Tim Howe doctrine of bringing the
workshops and the farms as nearly to-
gether as possible.
The scarcity of hemlock bark in this
western country has prevented tanneries
from being numerous but the de6cien-
cy can be made good with as much facil-
ity and as little expense, as we can con-
tinue the present system, to which we
record an emphatic protest"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
From. she St. Cloud Demccraf-
Edwin W. stanton.

From our personal recollection of Dir
Stanton, he will bring the war 70 an is
sue if human energy can do it. The
last time we spoke With him was in that
old cob web drarcd santtum or Fourth
Street, Pttsburg, when be was unknown
to fame; before the PittsbuTg steamboat
interest employed him to 60 to Washing
ton to prosecute their suit in the United
States Supreme Court against tho
Wheeling Bridge Co. s- a-sl .;rt
He called then to express his approba-
ton Of our advocacy OF a law granting
to married women the right to held prop
ertv in their own name; and we have
preserved q distinct recollection of tue
earnest manly contempt with which he
spoke Of the petty legal prosecutions to
which women were subjected, and the
impression he gave us Of concentrated
vitality, governed by q cool ,iud gment
and an iron will. He was then Mr..
Stanton, Young lawyer from GAINESVILLE,
| Ohio As such he had been introduced
to US. Then We had a special fancy for
reading character by cafriage-judging
what manner of man or woman one was
by the style of walk by which he or sho
got over the ground. AS wo watched
him leave the office, in his Grm measured
tread-feet set down square on the cen
ter-steps apparently Of that exact
! length which best combined the getting
forward with speed and the perfect pres
ervation of the center. of gravity, while
the left foot planted itself as firmly as
the right, our reflection was: " All Mr..
Stanton, you have started with the dis
tinct intention Of going some place, on n
bee line, and those who live to see it will
find you there" --U +F
| We do not remember ever seeing any
one who 50 impressed us with the idea
of going straight through; and we shall
be greatly disappointed if he docs not
soon demonstrate either that we can or
cannot conquer the rebellion on the pres
ent plan. He is of the regular Jackson
stripe, and what he has set out to do we
think he will do, or squarelv acknowl-
edge his failure. If he tells us that we
shall have no more defeats and no moro
retreats, we shall at least feel certain that
he will use every effort to make good his
word; that he make such exertions as
will leave no shadow of doubt but that
be has done all that could have boon
done. What his views on the slavery
question are We do not know. Ho was
anti-slayory-as were all democrats
when we knew him, but whatever he
proposes to believe and do, he will stand
by; SO we hope that he will have the re-
beliion crushed, or convince himself and
the world that it cannot be done without
a chgnge of policy.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

: juror swArNE. The Celumbus eos~
respondent Of the CineiaaaeS sagss>
thus speaks of the rccenshy appointed
Judge of The Supreme Renehs y e>.'s
"Sevcral days have elapsed s:nco tao
nomination Of Nosh II. Swaync 10 "a
pl..ce on the Saprefne fench Of the Uni.
ted States was known here, and it having
been senerany discussed, it is proper to
record rho hct that II Is afrnos: aaani-
moasly received with decided approhs-
ton. Mr.. SwsyIe has for many years
been = citizen Of Columbus, and has
large circle Of nesghbors who rejoice in
bis promotion.
Ho sesteemed Aot only as an able law
yer and much desired counselor, but rs n
gentleman Of rofned tastes md liberal
literary culture.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
Take Notice.

Remember that n. S. DUSBAE will always
be found at his new Brick Store, No. 10, 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 Nav s. 1861. Lift
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

MAIDEN Rock, Jan, "a. 1862,

MAIDEN RocK, Jan. "a, 1862.
Editor Journal:-The consciousness
Of doing good is its own sweet reward,
out 1t is frequently stimulus to some to
Know that others are doing good also.
10 it might be said of the "Soldiers'
relief Society" at Maiden Rock, organ
ilsd, not long since, through measures
TAKEN by S. A. Green, and composed of
'Aaes whose many good qualities and
Perseverance warrant success in any un-
aef'"king, presided over BY Mrs. G. R.
'Sf'on with her usual grace and dignity,
1neh has succeeded in preparing box
VI "'''cles=aithoagh bitterly denounced
some envious CITIZENS { J whose inter-
y" should prompt to better things
s''nPrl'lng comfortablss, quilts, pillows,
,,'SSslng-gowns, flannel and canton flannel
.u,'' and drawers, muslis shirts, WOODEN
'A'' towels, bandages. cushions, and
"'F srt'cIes of use and comfort, valued
= 'Om' fifty dollars, and will leave here
uay Or two for Chicago, thence TO
were most needed, PLurus.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
Our national troubles, by cutting of

Our national troubles, by cutting off
the raw cotton supply from the Southern
States, have carried up every variety of
cotton goods to range of prices known
only to the former generation. The rise
was steady and rapid for ten or twelve
weeks, averaging about half per cent per
yard week, and prices are still advanc-
ing. Heavy shoetings at the manufac-
tories are now firm at Ice per yard; q
year ago they were but Il cents. Den
inns are Isl cents, which, a year ago,
were 81 cents. Aliens, Daniels,
American, and Sprague prints are now
sold at IA cents, which, a year since,
were sold at y 10 cents. Cochecoes
and Merrimacs are firm at l44 to Is
cents. The durable styles of prints are
fast disappearing from the market. If
we are to be baked of cotton for several
years (Which may Heaven forbid and
Gen. Mcclellan prevent). and are COM
PEELED to wait for flax manufacture to be
resuscitated, the Springfield Republican
says the material for thin garments will
rise to such a point as to illustrate by
living examples the Yankees remark on
first seing Powers Greek Slave:
"Guess that ERE gal was raised where
cotton was scurse."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

MCLELLAN's PLAs.-The wags have
got up new "plan" which they dub
L" McClellan's." 1t is somewhat as fol-
lows that Mcclellan is waiting for the
Chinese population of California to in
crease to such q vast number that thew
will be able to cross the Rocky Noun
tains and bring up his right wing, by
which time the Russian Possessions and
Greenland will have redundant popu-
lation, which can be drafted down to the
support of the grand left wing of the
Union army-and that when these great
events take place, the war will commence
in earnest This is the hotel joke just
now, and even NJ Clellan listened to it the
other day with goo'-natured laughter.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
: We Lenr numerous &C

= We hear numerous complaints
from parties in this vicinity. that letters
written to our NJ. g., HANcHETT, receive
no answer. An extract from private
letter received bv us will explain this, we
hope to the satisfaction of all thus feeling
agrieved. He says that his correspond
ence is so great that he found it necessa-
ry to adopt the rule of merely filing the
letters, making n note of the business to
which they related, and attending to
that; and let tho results speak for them
selves"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

PIERCE COUNTY WISCONSIN, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1862

DIR. Richardson's SHERRY WINE BIT
rERs.-The great success of this medl-
cine has been an inducement for others to
manufacture innumerable kinds OF Bitters'
with which the whole country has for
many years been flooded. The number
and variety that has been offered to the
public, since the introduction of DIR. Rleh-
ardson's Sherry Wine Bitters, may be
counted by thousands; and not one OF
which, can be named, that is now exist
ing, that was introduced even twenty
years later than the origin Of this medi
cine. They suddenly appeared, with
flaming announcements of their remark,
able virtues. but as quickly departed, and
were seen no more.
Sold bv w. j. WHpPLE.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Circuit Court..Co, If pierce.

Cir cult COurt..CO. Of Pierce.
The State of Wisconsin, to Horace K. Nc
Ministry, McKinstry. Harvey See
". Enos B. Raym Isaac Munson and
Henry Muhson, Defendants
VOU are hereby summoned and required
/ 10 answer the complaint OF Willard Ives,
plaintiff, which will be filed in the Office of
the Clerk of this Court, at the county seat, in
on the subscribers, at their Office. in TIE city
of Prescott. in said county, within twenty
DAYS after the service hereof, exclusive of the
day of such service and if you tail to answer
the complaint as Aforesaid, the said Willard
Ives will apply to the court for the relief de-
manded in the complaint.
You've & FITCH, PPfs Att'ys.
Dated October 3. 1861. n25w6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
RESOLUTION.

Reseloed. by the Common Council of the
city of Prescott, That the time for the collec-
ton of Taxes in the city Of Prescott be here
by extended four weeks from the 25th day O
January, 1862.
p JIM. WHIPPLE, Mayor.
W. T. HArcH, City Clerk.
Notice is hereby given that the foregoing
resolution was passed by the common council
of the city of Prescott ON the Goth day of Jan.
uarv, 1862. W.T.. HAroH, Clerk
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

The aserags for No. 8 last week was
397, and not 29.7 as stated.
Of the 35 reported in No. 5, 6 were
not present at all during the week. This,
however, was not in all cases blame
worthy; some part is to be explained by
sickness. The same is true also in res
pect to The others rooms.
IF there had been no absences, the
same aggregate attendance would have
been secured in
No. ! in 4 days; No.2 in 4 days;
No. 3 in 4 days; No. f. in 4 days;
No. 5 in 81 days. ~ 5r
Aggregate loss of time in the five
rooms, 81 days. Note the loss Of time
through absences. When shall this
waste of time ceAsea III. e..
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- We arc panied to announce the
sudden death of our townsman, Mr..
TAFT. In our last issue, in the hurry of
going TO press, we made some errors in
the notice, and re-publish it corrected.
He leaves wife and four small children.
who were dependent on his daily labor
for their support.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
Sold bv w. j. WHIPPLK.

A SURE CURE FOR A FELoN.-When
tho soreness first commences, or even
when far advanced, it can be relieved and
entirely cured by holding the finger OF
part afflicted in Perry Davis Pain Killer
for half an hour. It has been thorough
ly tested, and proves ever'failing rem.
edy. A felon is troublesome thing, and
we would advise all so troubled to test the
remedy. ~ j.
Sold by medicine dealers generally.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- Mr.. CONVERSE, of this place, came
very near having fire last Saturday
morning, by tho ignition Of some cloth
ing from the chimney up stairs. 1t was
fortunately extinguished, but with the
los. of bed, valuable clothing, etc.,
about 5000 damage. Not very pleasant
being turned out of house and home ("
on such cold morning. ~..
Mr.. CONVERSE desires to return his
sincere thanks to his friends for their
kind aud neiglborly interference to save
Lis property f-om total destruction.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
Notice..

This is to certify that I, Peter NJ. Simon,
ST.. do hereby give 10 my son Peter M. ST.
mon, Jr. his time until he is 81 years of age,
and hencesorth all debts he may contract he
alone shall De responsible for them, and that
| hold no person or persons responsible for
any acts of his. p. M. SIMON.
Witnessed w. j. WHrrrLE, ]. /. FOSTER
Oak Grove Dec 81, 1861. 37-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
= The /" new and uniC

- The "new and unique concert Of
Mr.. CHAMBERLA1N's attracted quito a
crowd last Monday night, and, judging
from the applause, the audience seemed
satisfied with the performance. For a
genuine negro band it is unsurpassed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
49, The Sewing Society have recsived

- The Sewing Society have recsived
letter from JAMES L. YEATMAN, Presi-
dent Of Western Sanitary Commission,
St. Louis, informing them of the safe
arrival of their box Of clothing. He
says that Wisconsin is second to none
but Massachusetts in the good work of
providing for the comfort and necessities
of the soldiers.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- There will be ball Mt the Els
worth House, Ellsworth, on st. Vnlen-
tines Day (Feb. LAY. Tickets 81 so.
We understand that Cupid is to open
the dance in person.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- We are in receipt Of the first num-
Der of q spicy little sheet, called the
Hornet, printed in Hastings, and chiefly
devoted to personal attacks upon promi-
nent members of society in that place.
1t is published enthusiastically, by
Stirromup & Co."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
. We would call the attention Of on

- We would call the attention Of our
readers to the Daguerrean Rooms Of Mr..
McDoNNELL, at the Kilbourn House.
He is a good artist, and will receive the
patronage of those wishing first class
pictures. Call soon, as he will remain
with us but a few days.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
Taken Up.

Came into my enclosure Nov. 30. 1861. one
mnley Ok of light red color. with white spots
on hind legs. and blind in one eye The ow-
ner is requested to prove property, pay char
res and fake him away l.. Nj. BATES.
River Falls, Wis. Nov 6, 81. 26w3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- Tho Secretary of War oh;ecss that
officers and soldiers who AFRO or rasy be
taken prisoners should, during their i'm
prisonmsn, DO entitled to tho same paw
"a If IN active service,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- We presume Mrs. WALLS will be
very happy to sec ALL Of her friends at
her residence this { "Wednesday evening.
A word in your ear: don't come alone.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

We are now having our January
thaw "-thermometer ranging from 90
to 80 . below zero. The sleighing is
excellent. ".-
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
We learn from the State d

- We learn from the State Journal
that Lieut. o. T. MAxsoN, of the 18th,
left Madison on Tuesday of last week
with 80 men, eft behind on account Of
sickness, to re-join the regiment at
Weston, Mo.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- Notwithstanding the many and re-
peated promises Of del'nquents, we still
obtain good, dry, seasoned woody
paying for it.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

Rev. T. E. KEELY will preach al
the Baptist Church next Sunday morn
inc, ut the usual hour.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

= We find it impossible TO make
room for the communication from
/" county seat" this week.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- The petitions to the Legislature, for
an enabling act allowing tho people of
this county to vote on tho question of the
county seat back to Prescott for three
years, were forwarded last Monday. The
number of names attached to them was
537.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- The BAND OF HOPE will hold o
regular meeting at 9 P. NJ. next Satur'
day, at the council room.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05
For the JOURNAL.
SCHOOL PAPERS. NO. =.

This week we wish only TO report the
average attendance in the different
rooms for the week ending Jan. 81:
No. l. number pupils Al, average 80
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- The Ladies Sewing Society will
meet every Tuesday afternoon and even
ing, Mt the council room, until further
notice.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

- Lieut.. Col. Sir P. Winaham, laie
commanding the "a Brigade Of tho Ital
ian Amy, has tooa ben appointed Colo
mol Of the Mich. Regiment II Laneers.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-05

In this city, Jan. e5th, WILLIAM TAFT
aged Sc years.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-07-12

WINE GROWING LAND.-The breadth OF
land in California suited to the grape culture is
estimated at nearly 1000, 900 acres, Of which as
yet, if we are not mistaken. less than 5000 are
actually planted with the vine. A large portion
Of our vineyards are young, and have not be-
gun to reach their full bearing capacity, which
IS scarcely attained until the vines are 10 or
20 years Of age, and vines of 40 years standing
yield twice as much fruit as those OF ID years.
The average product Of wine in California from
Vineyards in good bearing, is about GOO gallons
per acre, being largely in excess OF the most
favored localities of Europe, even Italy ltseli,
where the greatest yield is reported at less than
so gallons These facts may serve to fore
shadow the future Of our wine growing inter-
eSt,
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-07-12

To COrrcspOndents.-Pat residing in
any part of the State, however distant who may de-
sire the opinion and advice of Dr. Young on their
spectye cases. and who think proper to submit a
written statement of such, in preference to holding
personal interview respectfully assured that their
communications will be held most sacred DR.. Young
takes this opportunity of observing that all letters
only opened and replied to by himself, and the
latter promptly possible. If the case be fully
and eaudidly described, personal communications
will be superseded, as instructions for diet, regimen
and the general treatment of the ITSELF (incu-
ding the remedies) will be forwarded without delay
and in such 4 manner as to convey idea Of the
purport Of the letter or parcel 80 transmitted.
as 0fflce, 75l Clay street, San Francisco.
Consultation gratis. J. c. YOUNG, NJ. u.