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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
Council Proceedings.

COUNCIL HALL, June 20, 1862.
Regular Mceting.-Council called to order
by Mayor Dill. Present. Aids. Dudley, Hay-
iland, Barnard, Snyder. and Firner.
On motion, the regular order of business
was waived, and proceeded to miscellaneous
business.
The account OF ]. NJ. Whlpple, of $ll,50,
was taken up and So allowed. The following
accounts were presented and allowed in full:
J Account Of II. A. Bennett, for grading,
$l64,5s.
Account OF Jno. Coles, building Culvert,
$500. mi
Account of Meyer Il Redmon, grading,
$500. ,f
Account of L. r. Smith. for stone, $3.50.
Account of Teal 4 Hitler, for stamp, So, 90.
Account of J. M. Mckee, for stationery,
$3.50. l..
Upon request of Meyer d Redmon, that
the city issue orders TO the amount of $4,000
advance upon the job on Cherry Street. the
Clerk was upon motion instructed to do So
A like request was then made by g. 81. Halves
for all advance upon the job on Ash Street Of
800, which was also granted
On motion of Aid. Firner, Justice Adams
was allowed the use of the Council Room for
Office purposes, under the direction of the
council.
On motion, adjourned.
c. F. WILSON, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
From Memphis.
MEMPHIS. June Is.

MEMPHIS, June Is.
Gen. Lew Wallace has assumed com
mand of the city. His first official act
was to take possession of the Argus Off
ice, which has been outspoken in its sym
pathisers for rebellion. T. w. Knox of
the N. Y. Herald, and A. D. Richardson
of the Tribune have been appointed SUI
pervisors of all editorials which appear in
that paper. Threats have been made to
tear down the union flag flying over
houses of some citizens.
Provost Marshall he's issued orders
instructing The guard to shoot down any
one attempting to haul down the flag, or
offering insult, or molesting resident citi
zens who have manifested devotion to the
union. Order is also issued to imprison
all citizens carrying concealed weapons.
Gucrillas are prowing about the coun-
try. Five were arrested last night by
pickets in the suburbs of the city.
Owing to scarcity of change, the Board
Of Aldermen voted to issue one hundred
thousand dollars in fractional notes, rs
public exigences require.
Guerrilla bands are still engaged burn
ing cotton in the counties of northern
Mississippi which is not already destroy
ed. Our gunboats gong north arc load
ed to their utmost capacity with freight
and passengers.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
REBEL AGENTS IN EUROPE
SNEBBED.

The intercepted correspondence of L. But
l.. King. published here some weeks since,
las found It's way tic England. and is made the
s4biett of comment by the London press
The Times saws that the letters of the rebel
agents abroad give dismal picture of was
led energy and of long course of deceptive
agitation gone through TO no purpose :" and
men raps the rebels over the knuckles in tits
ssv,re fashion:
Thus have Jared the secession agents in
a,-owu chosen field Of acknowledgement
a:.a,ion. Their adversely is entirely uncOn-
r,-t with the fortunes of war. Their man.
aeau,. began at least year before any State
seeded and this correspondence bears earli-
II ,la,cs ,hav that of any COmfede rate reverse
intt war. They are set of ignorant, mar
ru@-uiaI,d, c6nceited Shareholders and agents
ii shareholders. Infirm in Judgment and reck-
IS about truth, as Shareholders get To be in all
,','~s and all times. They despised the
s-t'5th Of the free States, not understanding
IL causes of that strength; and they partly
.-g-d themselves. in the desire 10 blind 9th
u. . the weakness of their own enterprise
Ilough their defeats in the field had not be-
I'm. they must have been more or less dis
,araged by their own failure TO obtain sup
r9rt in Europe, even by such reckless promi-
IS and such delusiye representations they
lid not scruple TO offer aud now the expo
sure Of their correspondence through the press
must crown their notification"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
Loss OF THE MOUND CITY.

CHICAGO, June 81.
The following fuller account o. tho
fight with the rebel batteries at White
River Junction are just received:
MEMPHIS, June 10.
The gunboat Conestoga arrived will,
dispatches containing particulars Of tho
engagements at TIE rebel fertilization be-
low st. Charles, eighty five miles from
White River cut off on tho seventceth.-
Gunboats st. Louis, Mound City, Con-
estoga, AMI transport New National,
having on board the 46th Indiana, and
9th California, which left hero a week
ago to open communication with Gen.
Curtis army and remove DISTINCTIONS
from White River, assembled that stream.
Guuboat Mound City, Capt. Kill com
handing. About mile and half
in the bend of the river. near St. Charles,
two concealed batteries opened on tho
Noun City. Her deck was immediately
cleared for action, and rs soon as the
range of the forts were obtained her
guns opened fire and Capt. Kilz sgnaled
Col. Fitch to land his force mile below
the fort, which was successfully accom-
plished, while the st. Louis was shclling
the woods under cover, which Col. Fitch
gained near the rebel position ut this
juncture. pIunging shot from seige guns
mounted on the blntf, struck forward and
port side of the Mound City's easements,
penetrating tpassed through tho steam
drum
Tho escapin. yapor scaldel nearly
every one on board. Twenty three, off
GERS and crew. ont of over one bundrei
and seventy-6ve escaped uninjnrei. Tha
scene which ensued was horrible, many
of the crew frantic from injuries jumped
overheard; some drowned Boats from
the Conestoga which wero coming up a.
the time to support the Mound City sent
relief, but the rebels fred on the men in
the winter With grape and canister. from
field pieces. numbering most of those at
tempt ng to excape. Appraised of af-
fairs on the river, Col. Fitch drew up bis
regiment and pushed forward; be carried
the fort by storm at the point Of thu
bayonet. The rebel works consisted Of
two batteries, the lower one mounting
six field peices, and the upper one three
heavy seige guns, manned by from four
to six hundred men under command Of
Col. Fry, late of the United States Navy
About 200 rebels it is said have escar-
ed. Over one hundred and fifty are re-
ported killed and wounded
Thirty prisoners, among them Col.
Fry, who WINS wounded in tile shoulder,
were brought up in the Conestoga.
Capt Kitty. severely scalded about The
face and hands. VIII recover Second
Master Heart, 81 Master kinzie, 4th
Master scoYile, Master Mate II. r.
Brown, Paymaster Gum, Chief Engin-
err John Cox, Assistant Engineers JNfin
McAfee and Hollinasvos.h. killed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
FROM CHARLESTON
Another Bloody Battle
HEAVY LOSS ON BOTH SIDES.
The Fight - be Renewed
FoRrREss MoNRoK, June 90.

FoRrREss MONROE, June %.
A steamer from City Point arrived last
night.
Richmond papers of Saturday contain
brief accounts from Charleston, of the
bloody battle fought on Monday last be-
tween five Federal regiments and battery
of Parrot guns and parts of four Confed-
crate regiments and a battery.
The battle lasted all day With heavy
loss on both sides. The Charleston Ner-
cury feared the battle would be renewed
the next day, and expressed apprehensions
for the safety of the city, in consequence
Of the great exhaustion Of tho Southern
troops and loss Of many lives.
Generals Evans and Pemberton bad
complimented the rebel troops for their
bravery in standing up under the heavy
fire of shells, etc, from our gunboats.---
The fight t~ok place four miles from
Charleston, and by the tone of an edto-
rial in the Nercurg [ should think tbs
rebels have been cut off from retreat from
James Island by our gnnboats.. IF this
should be so, Charleston must soon fall.
MEMPHIS, June 81.
The Charleston Mercury of the Eth,
says the confederate loss at SecessionyilEs
yesterday, was 40 killed, and loo wound.
ed. We buried on the field 40 federalss
and took 40 prisoners.
Special dispatches to Augusta papers.
dated Charleston, Juno 10th, says: A
severe battle took place this morning on
James Island, four miles from the city
Five regiments of federals with artillery,
attacked our batteries Mt Secessionvlle,
Col. Lamar commanding the confederates
and with few hundred troops repused
the enemy three times with great slaugh-
ter. The enemy fought braveiy, bSs
were defeated. Our victory is complete
The enemy's loss supposed to be abou.
400, including 30 prisoners. Our loss
estimated at so to 100. Col. Lamar
wounded; Captains Reed, King, Lieut.
Edwards killed, The attack is soon to
be renewed. The confederatcs are much
exhausted by previous Smelling of the en-
envy day and night, for weeks.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

A Rebel steamer Captured.

GUNBoAr ST.. LOUIS, WHITE RIVER
Cur OFF, Ark, June 15.-The expedi-
ton down the river bis reached here
without a shot being fred at us.
The tug Spittire captured the rebel
steamer. Clara Dolson, to-day mt Bayou
La Graux. She had one hundred bales
of cotton on board, and is said to be worth
sixty thousand dollars. She had started
for Memphis with prize crew on board.
The steamer 80 Parallel, Judge Fetch
or and several others are in Indian Bay.
Also the Iron clad guuboat Ark, lately
ran down from Memphis in an unfinished
state, which is expected to give us battle.
The Van Dorm, which escaped our feet
Mt Memphis, is said to be up the Arkan-
sas
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
FROM MEMPHIS.

accounts from Memphis all agree that the
''lYaiion of the city by the Federal troops
NsaN0g in the rcncwa! of trade. Steam
d az arriving from above, loaded down to
lie guards; goods are accumulating again,
ahd an air of prosperity is being worn by the
S'tets until lately deserted. The citizens are
aklns the oath Confederate rags, under Col.
Slack. are disappearing, and even the jovial
irdtaachc has lost its poison. Speaking of
LIE Avalanche it may interest some of our
raiers 10 reproduce here an article from this
9ne sheet, which appeared some time before
leIams took il
TERMS OF PEACE TO BE DICTATED By A vICToRI-
ous SOUTHERN ARMY AT NEW IoRK AND
CHICAGO.
The indignant South viii not much longer
look the deadly wrongs and foul insults in
aIcied by Northern dastards. They will not
pgch longer be permitted to harrass our peo-
pie with IMMUNITY. The day of vengeance is
At hand =
By invading Penn sylvania, and threatening
u capturing Philadelphia, Maryland and Vir-
slnia will be relieved and by invading the
Northwest, and attacking Cincinnati, Mis-.
souri and Kentucky will be delivered from
heir oppressors. The armed hordes from
Llnois. Indiana and Ohio, by which they are
now Overrun and devastated, will be COM
PEELED TO fly to the defence of their own
e0Il
As soon, therefore. as the spring ca mpaicn
opens, mighty and simultaneous eff,,rt sho'd
be made to drive the Uniouists from VIRGINIA
and Kentucky. and the victorious armies of
the South should be precipitated upon the
North. Her chief cities should be seized or
aduced to ashes her armies scattered to the
winds; her States subjugated, and her people
compelled to defray the expenses of war
Which they have wickedly commenced and
abstinately continued.
FEARLESS and invincible-a race of warriors
MAILING any that followed the standard of an
alexander, a Caesar, or a Napoleon. they have
aepower and the viii TO carry this war into
y entmy's country, and annihilate the power
~'Ae North, Let, then, the hghtnings of a
.aaOns wrath seattle her vile oppressors-let
% 'handerbolt of war be hurled back upon
-sI das;ardly invaders--let its flames be kim
-sd along its borders, from the Atlantic to the
rue and sweep like their own prairie fires,
."a desolating fury, over the East and West,
'-' 'Ae recognition of Southern indepen-
WY Shall he cxtorted from the reluctant
'''n and terms of peace be dictated by a
army at New York and Chicago"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
Prescott. Wisconsin. June %, 1852.
THE NEWS.

The News of the past week is rather
important than otherwise, the main
.eus being more or less "skedaddling' on
lie part of the heroic (!O Southern Con
ieierocy. Skirmisbing has been going
m nand Richmond, with no very deci-
Is'ssn for either party, tho ugh news
f,ie fall of that place is expected daily.
Yesterdays telegraph reported the down
al Of Charleston as probable.
The Emancipation Bill has p .ssed
he house by a vote of eighty two to fifty
gur, and the Bill, prohibiting Slavery in
he Territories, present and prospective.
.as received the sanction ofthe President.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

S1NGuLAR CASE OF PoIsoNING.--An
entire family living in the west end of this
city, consisting of Mrs. Hannah Reese
and daughter, and Mrs. Perkins, sister
of Mrs. Reese. was poisoned on Sunday
last in most unaccountable manner
They were first taken with violent pains
and vomiting, about o'clock in the after
noon, shortly after eating their Sundays
dinner. Doctors Babcock and Swelling
were Immediately summoned, and they at
once pronounced the symptoms those of
violent poisoning, and proceeded to adj
minister antidotes. They remained with
the victims nearly all night, and finally
by great exe-tion and careful attention,
succeeded in counteracting the poison,
and they are now comfortable, and in a
fair way to recover. They had a narrow
escape, and the cause still remains mys-
Racine Journal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

GooD.-The Tolerado Commercial
gives the following good retort: =" The
other day rs number of rebel prisoners
were being shipped ut Sandusky for the
traitors home on Johuson's Island, lit
tie German made himself quite prominent
with his noisy remarks about secosh.-
One of them, brawny six-footer, turned
sayagely upon him and said, I'VE eat
Dutchmen down South Wy den you
not eat Sigel9 p was the instant retort.---
Secesh had no reply to give, and passed
sadly on"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

MOUND JACKSON, June 16

MOUND JACKSON, June 16.
Reliable information has been received
at headquarters that Jackson has been re-
enforced second time by 10000 men.
Gen. Fremont is in very exposed
position, and in danger of being over
whelmcd by vastly superior force. No
endorsements are on the way to him.
1t is believed that much OF the Cor
NTH army is about to be sent to hold the
Shenandoah Valley, with its immense
supplies of wheat, until harvest time.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

To VISIT THE HosrIrALs.-Speaker Boards
ley, who has acquitted himself SO creditably
and satisfactorily as the presiding officer of
the Assembly, has been appointed by the
Governor to visit the hospitals and camps in
the western department. where there are sick
and wounded Wisconsin soldiers
Mr.. Beardsley is especially well qualified
to discharge the duty. For many years sue
cessful practitioner of medicine and surgery,
he has for some time past been engaged in
mercantile pursuits. He accordingly COM
bines the qualifications of regular surgeon
and of an active and successful man of busi-
ness. Added to these. he is gentleman of
great kindness of heart, and will spare no
pains to alleviate the sufferings of our sick
and wounded The appointment is an excel
lent one.
Mr.. Beardsley left on The one o'clock train
to- day.-Statc .Jouraai.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

- Some idea of the amount of supplies nee
essary for the maintenance of our army may
be gained by inspecting the big stock of goods
WHICH N. s. DUNBAR has brought along forthe
supply of Prescott and vicinity. His store
contains nearly all the necessaries, and good
many OF the Injuries of life.
All articles of clothing from hoop-skirt to
handkerchief; farming utensils from cross
cut noe TO wedding saw provisions from
pork to pickles groceries from black tea to
boot backing, or any other thing.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
c. F. WILSON, City Clerk

BIG THINGS. Prescott is great on big
things. A week or two ago we acknowledged
the presentation of some big strawberries
The other day we were shown an egg laid by
a hen belonging TO Med. Smith, measuring
61a inches in the small, and 8 inches in the
larger circumference; and on Friday we saw
a muscalunge taken out of the Lake that
weighed 10 pounds
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

The Wheat CRor.--From present appear
ances the wheat crop in this section will be
below an average yield. 1t is feared that the
heads were stunted by the drouth, while the
fields have not that dark rich coloring which
promises an abundant crop.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

- We understand that large party of
Swece,, some two hundred in all. are coming
into our county to make themselves homes,
during the next three months. This is good
news. and we shall welcome them to our soil,
with hearty good wishes for their future pros
perity. They viii settle in the towns of Ster-
ling and st. Croix-P0M Go. Press.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

- Gold is said to have been
discovered in the brick clay which I'M
derlies the city of Philadelphia TO such
an extent as to warrant the belief that
in the ten square miles area occupied by
the city there is ten times more gold in
the CLAW than has been found in Califor
mia. The experiments with the clay
have been under the direction Of an
officer Of the United States mint.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

PERsoNAL.-We were much gratified this
afternoon by the appearance in his seat of
Senator HUMPHREY, who has been seriously
i'll since the adjournment of the last session.
His bealth is nearly restored, and he seems in
excellent spirits. He was warmly welcomed
by his brother Senators State Journal
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

BROKE DowN.-The steamer II. s. AHen,
while on her down trip on Thursday last met
with an accident to her machinery. which viii
render it necessary for her TO lay up for re-
pairs. A week will probably suffice to set her
in running order.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

SoALY BusrSEss.-Iti is impossible for Store
keepers or Merchants to carry on their business
right without good Scales. FAIRBANKS is the
man that makes them and STERLING is the man
to sell them. They'll weigh anything. big or
little, from ships anchor to Secesslonists
conscience. "Call and see him. if yori want
anything in that line.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

DR.. BEARDsLEY.-We copy an article from
the State Journal noticing the appointment of
DE-. BEARDsLEY to visit the sick and wounded
in the camps and hospitals of the West, The
appointment is good one, as ell who are ac-
ouainted with the Doctor can testify.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

- Many of the rebel army are said to be
destitute Of shoes We do not see how we
can help them, but if any of our readers arc
in the same situation. they can easily be sup
piled by calling at Gro NLwToS's store, in
this city. where boots, shoes. harness. etc, are
for sale cheap
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

FOURTH OF JULY-Peter Bott don't propose
to pass over the 4th without due notice, SO be
has engaged the band of the I'd Minnesota
Regiment, from st. Paul, and invites his
friends and the public in general to I" come
and see him." at his place of business, during
the day, and at Dunbar's Hall in the evening,
and celebrate the Declaration of Independence
with n social dance.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

- An eastern editor published a long lead
or on Hogs A rival paper in the same
village, upbraids him for obtruding his family
matters upon the public.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

SHAMEFUL.-The Oshkosh northeastern of
June 18th. in giving the points Of good OK,
cnumerates the following among other quali-
fications: straight in the knees, bosom fill,
wide at the hips" o, for shame, CHARLEY,
to talk about knees aud hips. The next thing
We know, you will be taking the pantalettes
off the legs 1--WE beg pardon-lmbs) of the
printing press, and calling the oxe's bosom his
breast.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25
How GENERAL V1ELE TREATS SEcEs

How GENERAL VIELE TREATS SEcEsH
LAD1Es.-The Norfolk correspondent tells
the following anecdote of Gen. Viele,
showing one Of bis many means of tam
ing secession: "a Lady came into his
Office to consult him or demand some
favor. He received her with his usual
pslteness, but suddenly noticing that she
wore the confederate coors prominently,
in the shape of brooch, mildly sug
gested that it would perhaps, have been
in better taste to como to is office with
out such decoration. L have n right,
sir, to consult my own wishes rs to what
| shall wear Then madam, replied
the General, permit me to claim an
equal right in choosing with whom l shall
converse and the dignified lady had TO
Withdraw from his presence"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

The mails between Hastings, ST. Croix
and Taylor Falls are to be carried by the II.
S. -4iicn and Enterprise-te commence July
lat
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

= The Redwing Volunteer advocates the
establishment of ferry across the river from
that place to some point in Pierce county. 1t
thinks the increase of trade would richly
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-25

A NEW NAME.-Tha Nashville L,ion calls
the rebel league "the great Southern Skedad-
eracy."