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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08


The most important maestro brought
before the late session of the Legislature
relating to raising funds for tho families
of Volunteers. A law is in existence
granting five dollars month to such
families; but the fund, already provided,
will be exhausted by the first day of No
vemher. A Bill was therefore intro
duced to supply the Treasurer with mon
ey to pay the monthly allowance. But,
in consequence of unexpected opposition
it was necessary to postpone the time
which had already been agreed upon for
an adjournment. A vote for that par-
posc was ordered. But, before the vote
was taken, large portion OF the Dem
ocratic members. skedaddled from their
seats. leaving the Assembly 'sithout q
quorum. The Resolution to put off the
adjournment was, therefore, defeated ;
and the bill to provide Tor the monthly
pay to the families Of Volunteers was
lest OSHKOSH Northuestera.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
OUR PLATFORM.

1t is with pride that We call attention
to the resolutions passed by the Union
Convention at Sparta, which nominated
LUTHER HAECHETT for Congress. Let
every nan read them carefully. Tho
first discoantenanes ali partisan action.
The second declares " that rebels and
Traitors are outside of the Constitution
and not entitled to its benefits or protee
ton" Every loyal man will say amen,
to that. We have heard enough Of the
" rights Of men, who have piundered
ourtreasury, deso!alcd our country, slain
our trothers, trampIed on our fig
aimed a rnurderous thrust at the life Of
the Republic.
The third heartily endorses the Ma
tional Administration.
The fourth approves Of granting the
right OF suffrage to the soldier W ho is vo-
ting to sustain that right.
The fifth endorses the course of Hon.
LUTHER HANcHETr, and pledges him a
hearty support.
The sixth gives unqualified and hearty
approval to the Presidents recent Proc
lamation-a State paper which marks u
new err in the life of the Republic, and
which is second in moral granduer only
to the Declaration of Independence.
The La Crosse Union Convention
which endorsed Mr.. HANcHETr, passed
resolutions similar in spirit to these.
These resolutions speak the sentiments
Of the people, and LUTHER HANcHETr,
the nominee who stands fairly and square
Iy upon them, will receive the peoples
vote,
The rickety, side-track, stump tail,
hodge podge, conglomerated parts OIL Two
PLAYED out conventions which nominated
Mr.. S,oddard for Congress, passed no
such resolutions, for the reason that most
of. its members Go not believe traitors
are outside the Constitution--do not be-
lieve soldiers ought TO vote-do not be
lieve the Presidents Proclamation to be
right, wise, or constitutional.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
HON. LUTHER III ANCHETT.

Hon. LUTHER HANCHETT may well be
proud Of the cndor senlept he has receiv-
ed from his constituents. Nominated
with great unanimity by two Union Con
vent:ons, his election IS past nil doubt.
He deserved this endorsement. With
pre.eminent abihty-with large personal
inhuenee-with long legislative expe-
rience-the trusted personal friend of the
President straightforward and v;gor
Gus in his support of the Administration
sharing the convictions which live in
hears Of the people, and bold and eio-
quent III his defence Of Constitutional
Freedom, he is the Man for the hour.
Amid the exci.ing scches at the Ma
tional Capitol, white Congress was facing
the most solemn and awful crisis in our
history, and every loyal member was
striving to uphold the Government, it
may be that Mr.. Hanchett seemed to
neglect some os the little local matters of
his wide district, but we arc sure no rea-
sonabie man can refuse TO support him
for so trivial reason.
Tried, and found faithful; let him be
returned by majority which shall show
that the Northwest is eager to endorse
the man who stood firm and unfa ltering
in his support Of the Government in its
darkest hour. Let him hear the wei
come piaudit, "Well done, good and
faithful servant :"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08

IN one week the Union County Con
Yertfoa will be held to nominate county
officers for the next two years. We be-
IieSe there are bat few axes to Grind, aid
that there is general disposition to PIT
up fair, satisd ctory ticket. Satisfaction
eau be secured if thepeapIe VIII on
turn cat to the caaases. Thel caucus is
Tic OILY esacs where , SINGLE vote tells,
aud it is nbsarl fpT men 10 stay away
from caucus and then complain because
pro- ~ men are not pit in rsotn STATION.
We are eaily asted7wsFo are candidates,
and 50 go give The prominei.t ONES.
Selah Strickland, cur present register. J.
R. Freemar. present Sheriff, and Ste, hen
Collins are candidates for tie Office OF
County Treasurer. We believe they are
all well qualified, and We shall heartily
support the onanonisnatel. Cole Puett,
of Clifton, and Thomas j. .McGee, O.
Martel, are candidates for Sheriff We
believe either would make an excellan'
officer. There is we think general
desire to re- elect Mr.. Strahl, thu presen:
Clerk of the Board OF Supervisors. IIe
has proved himself competent officer.
and his honesty and integrity are pro
yerbinl Mr. II. [. Sntton, of Bay City
is a candidate for the office of Register
Of Deeds, end Mr.. A. II. Voting for that
Of District Attorney,
We trust that the candidates will re
member that ttiey cannot all be success
fuL, ard not be so anxious that they can
not be contentod and cheerful If defeated.
The County Contention also elects twelve
delegates to the Assembly District Con
Yyenton to be held Mt River falls on the
18th for the purpose of nominating a
member of the Assembly for the district
comprising tho counties of Pierce and
St. Croix.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08

The atom OF charcoal, which foated in
the corrupt atinosphefo OF tue old volca-
nic ages, was absorbed into the leaf of u
fern when the valleys became green and
lnxuriant: and there in its proper place,
it receiyed the sunlight and thesdew, aid =
ing to fing back to heaven a reflection
of heavens gold and at the same time
to build the tougl, fibre of tue plant
-..sa The atom was consigned gthe tomb
when the waters Submerged the iungled
valley. it had lain there thoasalqsa of
wears, and month since was brought in
: ts the light again. Undecided in n block
Of coal. ltshah be- consumed to warm
our dwellings,, cook orr food, ard mako
more, rlldy and cheerful the hearth
whereon our children play; it shall be-
come a.po,4ion ofthe invisible atmosphere
ascend upward as a curling wroaah, To
reveI in may dance high up in the
blue ether; shall reach the earth again,
and be entrapped into the embrace of a
flower: shall live in velvet beauty en- the
cheek OF the apricot slab pass into the
human body, giving enjoyment to the pa
late aud health 70 the Blood; shall oircn-
late in the delicate tissues of tho brain !;
and aid by entering into some new com
bination, in reducing the thoughts which
are now being uttered by the pen. 1t is
but an atom Of chaFcoais it n,as dwell
one moment in stngnant ditch, and the
next be flushing on the lip of beauty i t
may now be component ola limestone
rock, and tho next an ingredient in q
field of potatoes; it may slumber for q
thousand years without undergoing q
single change, and the next hour may
pass through u thousand and after Ali is
only m atom of charcoal, and occupies
only its own place wherever II may be.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
ITEMS, asa 9Yai .sls !

- Eute A. Taylor has been afpoineed AS
sistant Assessor for this county. g ea4<E
Z Hon. Luther Hanchett may be expected
| to speak here some time before election.
f. Jones has established a Harness and
Saddle Shop on Broad Street.
- Wheat Is daily coming into town in large
Quantities, and The m@ci,aats are doing thri-
wing cash trade-al @ss,sssa ss.i
THE Post efses.ss =, ,,are55. 30; has changed
TIRE terminus Of tie ST. CFoiS Lake ard River
daily mai route from Hastings to Prescott
This is as j. should be-
= We notice taat The La Crosse Democrat,
Bricks . paper, has up the name of T. B.
Stoddard, for Congress. IA. we have seen
his name in no other paper in the district. We
are inclined to think the story of his nomiua-
ton is hoax. and the appearance of his name
in " Bricks" paper, a mistake of the prin-
ter"
- Pref. REED. formerly Of New York. and
RECENTLY of Watertown, Wis., has been en-
gagged as Principal of the Graded School in
this city. He has fine scholarly attainments
and good reputation as teacher. Mr.. REED
was one of our own classmates. and we well
come him to the Valley of the st. Croix.
- George Ecughton and Mr.. Phillips are
each putting up fine dwelling house.
- Mr.. Weaver takes possession Of the Kill
bourn House next Monday.
- Sid. S. Starr, Quartermaster of the 36sh,
passed through here this morning, having been
ordered to report at Madison. This would
seem to indicate that the regim mt will soon
be ordered into camp.
- Large nur1bers Of horses are being ship
ed to ST. Paul from points below, 70 be used
in the Indian war. We believe but few are
needed, and Pope's Indian campaign is 8 gil
gantc swindle uponthe Government.
- Dunbar has large stock of New Goods
Of every description. he always keeps a full
assortment.
New GocDs.--No one could suppose it was
hard times by looking in at Sterling's stock
of New Goods. His shelves and counters are
piled with Dry Goods, staple and fancy, Ready
Made Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware,
Crockery, and every thing necessary to keep
house with, except a wife Sterling tells
cheap, tends to biz and keeps things mo-
wing.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08

Pass IT ALoNG.-Pass it along whvth-
er you believe it or not,-that ne-sided
whisper against the character Of viz
tuous female. You say YOU don't believe,
but you will use your influence to bear
up, the false report and pass it on the cur
rent. Strange arc mankind How many
regulations have been lost bv surmisel
How many hearts have ben bled by a
wlisparl How many benevolent deeds
have been chilled by the ah,ug of n shoul-
der How many individuals have seen
stunned by gentle mysterious hint!-
How macy carly graves have been dug
by false report. Yet You will pass the
Islander along you keep it above water
by wag of your tongue, when you
might sink it forever. Destroy the pas
sion for telling tale. we pray you. Lisp
not wotd.t Int may injnre Tho character
of another,
If q female has erred forgive her, and
forgive the past--she has wounds enough
without the fangs of ISLANDERS tongue
Be determined to listen to no story that
is repeated to the injury Of an o'her,and as
far us you are concerned the SANDER will
die. But tell it ence, and it may go as
the wings Of the ginds-increas'ng with
each breath, till it is circulated through
out the State, and has brought to the
grave one who might have lived and been
blessing to the world.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
Union County Conventions.

4 Union County Convention for the County
u Fierce, viii be held at Ellsworth OH Thurs
asy, the 10th day of October. for the purpose
"a dominating county officers to be supported
al lie November election. and of electing
we've delegates TO the Assembly District
SohVenti"e to he helden at River Falls on
saturday, Oct. ls. The towns will be entitled
10 the tGllowing number of delegates
IsaGeI,; delegate Pleasant Valley, 9; Di-
amond Bluff. L; Hartland, i; Ell Paso' l. IN
ION. L: Prescott, lst ward. =: PRESCOTT ID
ward, 5; Salem. /; Martell, 1; River Fails g.
Clifton, 8; Trenton, /; 1fimbelle, q; P',rv ..
Oak Grove. 3.
j. NJ MCKEE,
SEtAH sTnIokLASD, Com.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08

The talk about suspending hostilities
for the sake of giving rebel commission
ers from Richmond time to get to Wash
ington to present peace propositions, is
simply foolish. The object OF the rebels
Oh proposing such thing at present wesd
be too transparent to deceive the govern
men.. The months Of October and No
eenber, AS the rebels well know, and as
we found out during the campaign of last
year, must be thoroughly improved BY
Our armies by forward fnos,nehts INTO
the heart Of the rebelioh, or tic muddy
and irppassable condition of the country
will render military movements very diff
fcult or utterly impossible in the latitude
Of Virginia and Kentucky. Ii tue rebels
propose peace measures now the object
is to cain time to reinforce their armies.
AT all events it is useless to talk Of peace
until the rebels show & disposition to lay
down their arms and respect the authori-
~ of the Government and the Gcnstiiu
.~,a
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
Union Assembly District Con.
VentiOh.

Union Assembly District Convention Will
be held at River Falls on Saturday. Oct. 18th.
i' the purpose of nominating a candidate fe,
ia'nber of the Assembly. for the district
Comprising the Counties of Pierce and st.
SNix. Each will he entitled to twelve (l2)
delegates il the convention. ~ -egr
II. A. TAYLOR,
D. s. Smith, Com
J. s. ELwELL. Z ~o"1'
Lutte A TAYLOR,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
UNION NOMINATIONS.
Tor Member of Congress. 9th District,
LUTHER HANCnETT,
OF PORTAGE co.
pESOIU ITO rs
adopted By the Union Convention
held at Sparta, Sept. "a, 1862.

Whereas, In this, the hour of our
nations peril, while our government is
assailod by enemies who aim TO destroy
our Constitution, subyert our Government.
ari spread anarchy and confusion over
cur land; while q wicked and formidable
rebellion is desolating our country, our
Constitution, our flag, our fresides and
families; while patriots and loyal men are
seeking by every honorable effort in their
power to restore the supremacy and au-
;horty of our government, therefore,
ResolUed. Tat we declare it TO be the
jnty Of all truly loyal citizens TO discour-
sse and diseoHntenance all and every
'sry consideration or preferment, and
,.at all should unto rs true freinds of the
:'nion. against traitors and their sympa
ers wherever found, in united and
,.el,na'aei support of the administration,
uuGi lie authority of the Constitution
sni the laws are fully yindicated and es
,at,shol.
Resolred. That rebels md traitors
sre outside of the Constitution, and are
not entitled to its benefits or protection.
Resolved. That we heartily endorse,
and that we will give our cordial support
10 the present national administration, in
is efforts to crush this unholy rebellion,
mi 10 subdue traitors, and restore our
distracted country 10 condition Of peace
and prosperity.
Resolved, That VIC approve of the &C
lion of our State Government in carrying
out the measure for the purpose of enabl-
ING orr brave and patriotic soldiers TO ex-
,rcise their rrerogatives rs freeman in en-
wing the right of Sufage, and voting
jlheir and our rulers and representatives.
Rsolred, That VIC regard, with entire
Fffoyal and satisfaction. the patriotic
anon Of Hon. Luther Hanchett, our
pTesant able and efficient Member of Con
gress and believe II to be for tie best
interests Of this district that he be elected
for another term; feeling that in this time
Of national peril it is our duty to sustain
one who has been tried, and who will
'-uly represent the convictions, ard adj
'oeate the interests of his constituents
and his country and we cordially invite
all loyal electors in this Congressional
District TO aid in securing his reelection.
Resolved, That The recent proclamation
q the President Of the United States, for
the enforcement of the Cenfseation Bill,
has the unqualified and hearty approval
y this Convention, and that of every
oval man in the Sixth Congressional
District of Wisconsin.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08

While the public is SO eager for news. it IS
important to a,,fiource that the new firm of
G. A. Dill & Co. is doing business in Pres
colt, aid have on hand large and complete
stock Of Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries. Hafd-
ware. Farming implements, and every thing
needed to make life corr fd@table ard happy,
all Of which Is being sold at Low FIcrREs
FOR READY PAY. G. A. DILL &c co.
All persons indebted to G. A. Dill. or DfLL
& BRo.. previous to April lst. 1862, arc re-
quested to make payment before the 18th Of
july, as at that time their accounts viii be
placed in the hands of White & Jay For col
lection Bit & BRO.
Prescott, July 2, 1852
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
Secure, and fcurished in civil war |

Gen. Wadsworth,i in his Washington
speech, has taken tho bull by the horns.
He truly says it it a contest between the
aristocracy and the toiliug railliona-=-be-
tween the government of the few and the
supreuae y the rnsjority-betseon those
who live on the labor of others, and the
masses who work. The negrois a second
airy consideration, and is made to play .
conspicuous part only fol the fnr9ose o. .,
the ignorant. The real controversy about
which we are shedding 50 much blood is
the momenteotis one proclaimed. by CTR
revolutionary fathers, of--tho righ.. Of
mankined to govern themselves. The
question is now being settled on the bat:
tlc.feld. whether the majority shall rule,
Of the few, who impiously pretend that
they are better born than others, AMI
have inherited right command.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08

- SAN FIFIsLD, Of the Polk Co. Press, re-
Gently visited Prescott, and reports as fol-
lows
We found Prescott very lively. trade geod.
and everybody busy. Wheat is being brought
into the city in great quantities. and beats
take large Shipments daily from the levee. Il
We we're informed that the wheat trade this
year will greatly exceed that of last, and that
ahe crops this season throughout Pierce coun-
/ ty are excellent.
The "salomon Tigers. Captain Dreibel-
bis, We're in quarters there, drill daily and
are very fine body of men. The saw and
grist mills of Dudley & Co. are doing good
business. The firm ship quantities Of -four
every week TO the East. To us Prescott seems
to be improving and "going ahead" We
are glad to see it prosper.
To Captain Gray and his officers we are in
dcbted for apleasant trip. and wish forthem
and their gallant craft many prosperous days.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
mPECsAA NOTICES.
Mrs, L. A. Mudgett, NJ. D.,

N1s, -, II. lAungeCt, Ia. ~,
Respectfully informs the Ladies OF Prescott,
that she will attend to those who may wish
the professional aid of one of their own sex.
Mrs. II. having received a regular medical
education, ard been in active practice for the
past eighteen years, believes she is able to adj
minister remedies on scientific principles, and
in the most complicated forms Of disease.
Mns. MuDGErT will explain to ladies the
diseases to which each part Of the wonahly
organization is liable, by means of fine
Modcle de Fc@,rqe, designed expressly for such
purposes.
Ladies' will be visited at their residences, at
all hours of the day and night, if desired.
Residence Oh Broad Street, pink house, OPP
posite the MaxsUn Mill.
Prescott, July 90. 1862. l3m3
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THE Union. CONVENTION
The Happy Fairly in Trouble !!
SECESSION AMose Il THE rLoYALFsTs

/ 3
! The Union Convection which met ct La
! Crosse GA the !st .inst., WAS the masi COM
| plete and stupep doUs farce ever enacted in
this District. As most of our readers are
aware. il was a double-header,
We shall state briefly what We kaop about
lit. sal ~ 4E* sEt rsf-
! II. theory. This convention was to be the
purest thing on record-an outpogriag Of the
loyal Eeart of this district. The PEOPLE
were to gather together, select wise and good
men for delegates. who We're to convene at La
Crosse, and there calmly and dspassionately
select the fittest and best NAH TO represent US
in Congress. This. was the theory-it was
beautiful but its beauty was a mirage-a de-
fusion. Those posted knew that it was a
game of the politicians. whose sole purpose
was to defeat Luther Hanchett
This peoples convention met-,the most boz
gus thing which was ever called to order. 1t
was = gathering of ofice-holders. offiee-seek
ers, politicians live and played out politicians.
little ambitious men, and disappointed big
men. The unessy, restless ambitious, .fgarers
Of this district were there. Plain, honest,
patriotic, God fearing men were scarce. The
delegates, in the majority of instances, were
manufactured, bogus The people had little
hand in it.
One party went there to defeat Luther
Hanchett. the other TO nominate him. 1t was
war Of strategy. and Mr.. nanchett's friends
won.
We viii not attempt TO give the details of
the tight before the convention split. 1t was
discreditable TO all concerned but mere es
pecially to the party which finally nominal
ted Mr. Stoddard. for TO them belongs the
honor of institnting the warfare, by running
the temporary organization in a manner hich
WAS an outrage upon decency and an insult to
the convention.
When the convention met after its first adj
journment, permanent officers were chosen.
but the mob in the hall seemed determ med TO
break mp the convention and proposed to or
ganize a mass meeting in the saItte hall. As
the hall. by right belonged to the straight
Democrats. and the time to which they had
adjourned had arrived, the Union Convention
adjourned to another hall, taking ehe officers,
the records, and the majority of the members.
and there nominated Mr.. Hanchett. That
part of the convention composed of the other
candidates and their friends held session and
nominated Mr.. Stoddard. OF La Crosse. As
far as there was ANYTHING formal it was with
the branch which tiornir ated Mr. Hanchett
Taken altogetLer, it was beautiful thing.
and the PEOPLE had nothing TO do withit. 1t
was got up to serve the aspirations of posi-
ole candidates, and it failed TO do so.
The PEOPLE were represented at the Union
Convention held a: Sparta-they are satisfied
with the nomination of Hon. LUTHER HAN
cHETT, and we believe. will sustain him at the
polls.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08

FALLEN IN BATTIF.-Wha Cato said above
his boy fallen in battle may be said by thou
sands:
Thanks to the Gods / my boy has dohc his
49, duty, nov ys
Welcome my son There set him down, my
friends,
Full in my sight. that ] may. view at leisure
The bloody corpse. and count those glorious
wounds.
How beautiful is death when carried by virtue!
Who would not he that youth? What pity tbs
That we can die but once to save our country!
Why sits sadness on your brow. my friends :?
1 should have blushed if Cato's house had
stood seen
Secure, and fourished in civil war
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-08
DAYTON MILLS.

These Mills are fitted up in good condition,
and in running order. have secnred the-ser-
vices Of Mr. Albert A. Skelenger. who is an
experienced Miller. having made it the bust
ness Of his life | feel confident in saying to
the public that cast make AS coed Flour, and
as grea yield 10 he hushel as any. Mill IN
the country. Flour aud MillFeed for sale.
J. SHEPARD.
October /, 1862 23fn2
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HON. I'll. ID. BARRON.

1t is with pleasure that we learn that
Hon. HENRY D. BARRON, of Polk Co. has
been nominated for the Assembly by the
Union men Of the upper district.
Judge Barron is sound upon the great
issue of the day, and hearty in his sup
port Of tho Administration. He hss a
vide acquaintance and honorable reputa-
ton IN the State, and if elected, will
make a useful anu influential member Of
the Assembly. We hope the upper dis
trict wiilsnot fail to avail itself of his ssr.
4+;o.a = o. - rs s.a
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